FRIDAY 17TH JANUARY
TODAY’S RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Chief Steward
Robert McCarthy
Stewards’ Panel Chair
Peter Crafts
Steward
Michael Eyre
Assistant Steward
Margaret Groves
Raceday Assistant
Ali Galliers-Pratt
Starters
Russell Garritty, Shaun Mitchell
Judge
Katie Dowson
Clerk Of The Scales
Wayne Burnell
Veterinary Officer
Mark Collins, Stewart Mechie
Veterinary Surgeons
Norrie Chapman, B.V.Sc., M.R.C.V.S.
Mark W. A. Andrews, B.V.M.&S., M.R.C.V.S.
Vets from Rase Equine Veterinary Centre
Medical Officers
Dr Wroe, Dr Horne, Dr Lawrence
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Lisa Cook, Will Seely, David Cook, Graham Gray
Raceday Presenter
Gary Capewell
Commentator
Steven Powell
Betting Ring Manager
Neil Pateman
Handicapper
Chris Nash
Racecourse & Industry Relations Director
Nadia Powell Chairman
Sue Lucas
Racecourse Directors
Kate Key, Michael Tuck, Lucy Parry, & Helen Connors
General Manager
Jack Pryor
Clerk Of The Course
Alice Cosgrove
Operations Manager
Hannah Butler
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Jack Pryor - 07909 000955
Head Groundsman
Tim Beebe
Sales Executive
Shannen Williamson
Hospitality & Events Co-Ordinator
Patricia Grove
Marketing Executive
Leanne Mandall
Operations & Events Executive
Jennifer Lawrence
General Manager, Catering
Christopher Dronfield
Grounds & Maintenance Team
Neil Bennett, Luke Smales, Keiron Proctor, Mitchell Peachey, Lee Brighton
FirstRace11.45-THEFREEBETWITHUNIBET’SBETBUILDERREBOUNDCONDITIONALJOCKEYS’HANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS5)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoneyCode. £4224tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£1944,thethird£972,thefourth£486andthefifth£242 forfouryrsoldandupwardsRated0-100 Enterbynoon,January11thandpay£36stake,Declare by10.00a.m.January15th.Penalties,afterJanuary4th,2025,foreachhurdleracewon7lb ToberiddenbyConditionalJockeys,OverseasJockeyseligibleunderRule(B)42andProfessionalJockeyseligible toclaimaweightallowanceunderparagraph53oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodeAllowances:Jockeyswho,priortoJanuary14th,2025,havenotriddenmorethan20suchwinners3lbJockeyswho havenotriddenmorethan10suchwinners5lbJockeyswhohavenotriddenmorethan5suchwinners7lb(OnlyoneoftheseallowancesmaybeclaimedandwinsinanyracesrunundertheRulesofRacingor theRulesofarecognisedRacingAuthoritywillcount)Jockeysridingfortheirownstablesallowed,inaddition3lb Unibethavekindlysponsoredthisrace MarketRasenRacecoursewillpresentamemento tothewinningownerand award a cashprizetothe stable employeein charge ofthe bestturnedouthorseinthis race 15entries at£36. - ClosedJanuary11th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£3231; Second£1615;Third£808;Fourth£404;Fifth£202.(PenaltyValue£4224.80)A
SEEPAGE4FORTHISRACE.
SecondRace12.15-THEWATCHUNIBETRACINGPOSTPOSTCASTNOVICES’HURDLERACE(CLASS4)(Novices’ChampionshipHurdleSeriesQualifier)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the StakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£4752tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£2187,thethird£1093,thefourth£547andthefifth£272.fornovicefouryrsoldandupwards,whichhavenotwonmorethan onehurdlerace Enterbynoon,January11thandpay£45stake,Declareby10.00a.m.January15th.Weights:4-y-o10st4lb;5-y-oandup11st5lbFilliesandmaresallowed7lbPenalties,awinnerofahurdle race 7lb No allowancetotake a Horse’sweight below10st 2lb Unibet have kindlysponsoredthis race Market Rasen Racecoursewill present a mementotothewinning ownerand award a cash prizeto thestableemployeeinchargeofthebestturnedouthorseinthisrace HorseswhichhavebeenplacedinthefirstfourinthisracewillbeeligibletoenterTHENOVICES’CHAMPIONSHIPHURDLESERIES FINAL(AHANDICAPHURDLE RACE)to be run overa distance ofabouttwo miles at Sandown Park on 26thApril, 2025. 17 entries at £45. - ClosedJanuary11th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£3635; Second£1817;Third£909;Fourth£455;Fifth£227.(PenaltyValue£4752.90)
SEEPAGE8FORTHISRACE.
ThirdRace12.50-THEUNIBETMOREEXTRAPLACESTHANEVERNOVICES’HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS5)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£4752tothewinning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, January 11th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.January15th. Penalties, afterJanuary4th, 2025, foreach steeple chasewon 7lb Unibet have kindlysponsoredthis race Market Rasen Racecoursewill present a mementotothewinning ownerand awardacashprizetothestableemployeeinchargeofthebestturnedouthorseinthisrace 13entriesat£41.-ClosedJanuary11th,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£3635;Second£1817;Third£909; Fourth£455;Fifth£227 (PenaltyValue£4752.90)
SEEPAGE10FORTHISRACE.
FourthRace1.25-THEUNIBETMIDDLEDISTANCECHASESERIESVETERANS’HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS2)(UnibetMiddleDistanceVeterans’ChaseSeriesQualifier)Distributedinaccordance withthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £23413tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £10764,thethird £5382,the fourth £2691,the fifth £1345 andthe sixth £670. fortenyrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 £225stakeifthehorseisrated124orhigher,or£45stakeifthehorseisrated123orlowerwith£180extraifthehorseisdeclaredtorunDeclareby10.00a.m.January15th.Penalties,afterJanuary4th, 2025,foreachsteeplechasewon7lb Unibethasgenerouslysponsoredthisrace MarketRasenRacecoursewillpresentamementotothewinningownerandawardacashprizetothestableemployeein chargeofthebestturnedouthorseinthisrace Allnumberclothstobecarriedinthisracehavebeensponsoredandwillcarrythename/logoofUNIBET Thesponsorshippaymentof£500willbedistributed equallyamongstallhorsesstartinginthisraceinaccordancewithparagraphs24to27oftheStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.PLEASENOTE:Anovicehorseshallonlybequalifiedtoruninthisraceifithas run a minimum ofthreetimes in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland orFrance or, having run intwo such races, has been placed inthe first fouron each occasion, in accordancewith paragraph 15 of theWeights and Handicapping CodeAll horseswhich finish inthe first 8 inthis racewill be eligibleto enterTHE UNIBETMIDDLE DISTANCEVETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL,to be run overa distance ofabouttwoandahalfmilesatHaydockParkonSaturday19thApril202513entriesat£225.-ClosedJanuary11th,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£17888;Second£8942;Third£4473;Fourth£2237; Fifth£1116;Sixth£558.(PenaltyValue£23413.50) SEEPAGE12FORTHISRACE.
FifthRace2.00-THETRYUNIBET’SNEWSMARTVIEWRACECARDSHANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS4)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£5809tothewinninghorseThe secondtoreceive£2673,thethird£1336,thefourth£668andthefifth£333.forfouryrsoldandupwards,Rated0-110(alsoopentosuchhorsesrated111and112-seeStandardConditions) £51stakeifthe horseisrated84orhigher,or£10stakeifthehorseisrated83orlowerwith£41extraifthehorseisdeclaredtorunDeclareby10.00a.m.January15th.Penalties,afterJanuary4th,2025,foreachhurdlerace won7lb Unibethavekindlysponsoredthisrace MarketRasenRacecoursewillpresentamementotothewinningownerandwillawardacashprizetothestableemployeeinchargeofthebestturnedout horseinthisrace 20entriesat£51.-ClosedJanuary11th,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£4443;Second£2221;Third£1111;Fourth£556;Fifth£277.(PenaltyValue£5809.10) SEEPAGE16FORTHISRACE.
SixthRace2.35-THEUNIBETVETERANS’HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS2)(2024Veterans’ChaseSeriesFinal)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£38580tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £17737,thethird £8872,the fourth £4432,the fifth £2220,the sixth £1102,the seventh £555 andthe eighth £277 fortenyrs old and upwards,which have Started in a Stayers’ Veterans’HandicapSteepleChaseSeriesQualifierstagedin2024 £375stakeifthehorseisrated130orhigher,or£75stakeifthehorseisrated129orlowerwith£300extraifthehorseisdeclaredtorun Declareby10.00a.m.January15th.Penalties,afterJanuary4th,2025,foreachsteeplechasewon7lb
Unibethasgenerouslysponsoredthisraceandwillpresentamementotothewinningowner,trainerand jockey Inaddition,acashprizewillbeawardedtothestableemployeeresponsibleforthehorsejudgedtobethebestturnedoutinthisrace TheHorseraceBettingLevyBoardhaskindlyprovidedforthe inclusionof£35000towardstheprizemoneyforthisrace Allnumberclothstobecarriedinthisracehavebeensponsoredandwillcarrythename/logoofUnibet.Thesponsorshippaymentof£500willbe distributedequallyamongstallhorsesstartinginthisraceinaccordancewithparagraphs24to27oftheStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.PLEASENOTE:Anovicehorseshallonlybequalifiedtoruninthisrace ifithasrunaminimumofthreetimesinSteepleChasesinGreatBritain,IrelandorFranceor,havingrunintwosuchraces,hasbeenplacedinthefirstfouroneachoccasion,inaccordancewithparagraph15 oftheWeightsandHandicappingCode(Intheeventoftheabandonmentofaqualifier,anyhorsewhichhadbeendeclaredtorun,oranyhorseenteredtorunifthetimeofabandonmentwaspriortothe overnightdeclarationstage,willbequalifiedtoentertheFinal)Thisracewillberestrictedto16runnersplustworeserves.ThetworeserveswillbenominatedasR17andR18.Theprocedurefortheallocation and operation ofthe reserves protocolwill be as detailed inthe notice headed ‘Reserves’which has been published inThe Racing Calendarandwhich also appears inthe important notices followingthe Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area ofthe BHARacingAdministration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk.The British HorseracingAuthoritywill amend paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and HandicappingCodeandparagraph58oftheRaceEntryCodeintheeventthatraisingoftheweightsatthe24hourstageprovenecessary Trainersareremindedoftheprovisionsofparagraph41ofthe RaceEntryCodewhichrequirethattheymustnotifytheRacingCalendarOfficeimmediatelywhenthedecisionhasbeenmadenottorun.Thiswillmaximisethelistofrunnersanddeterminewhetherthe weightswillneedtoberaised.TheBritishHorseracingAuthoritywillmodifytheRulesofRacingasaconsequenceofprovidingtworeservesfortheUnibetStayersVeterans’HandicapSteepleChaseFinal.The non-runnerpenaltywillbewaivedforanyhorsewhichisdeemedanon-runnerbythereservedeadlinethedaybeforetherace TheBritishHorseracingAuthorityhasauthorisedthatthemaximumnumber ofrunners inthis race shall be determined bythe normal SafetyFactorapplicable forthe race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply The British HorseracingAuthorityhas also modifiedthe DeclarationofJockeysectionoftheRaceEntryCodeandtheDivisionofRacessectionoftheRaceAdministrationCodeforthepurposesofthisrace 10entries,1at£75and9at£375.-ClosedJanuary11th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£29460;Second£14730;Third£7365;Fourth£3683;Fifth£1838;Sixth£923;Seventh£458;Eighth£233.(PenaltyValue£38580) SEEPAGE18FORTHISRACE.
SeventhRace3.10-THEUNIBETALANSWINBANKMARES’STANDARDOPENNATIONALHUNTFLATRACE(CLASS1)(ListedRace)(GBBRACE)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoney Code.£19932tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£7479,thethird£3745,thefourth£1865,thefifth£938andthesixth£469 forfour,fiveandsixyrsoldfilliesandmaresonly,whichhavenotrununder anyrecognisedRulesofRacing,exceptNationalHuntFlatraces,IrishNationalHuntFlatracesorFrenchAQPSFlatracesandwhichhaveruninamaximumofthreepreviousraces.Enterbynoon,January 11thandpay£175stake,Declareby10.00a.m.January15th.Weights:4-y-o10st5lb;5-y-oand6-y-o11st4lbPenalties,awinnerofaClass1race4lb
UNIBEThasgenerouslysponsoredthisrace MarketRasen Racecoursewillpresentamementotothewinningownerandawardacashprizetothestableemployeeinchargeofthebestturnedouthorseinthisrace Allnumberclothstobecarriedinthisracehave beensponsoredandwillcarrythename/logoofUNIBET Thesponsorshippaymentof£500willbedistributedequallyamongstallhorsesstartinginthisraceinaccordancewithparagraphs24to27ofthe StakesandPrizeMoneyCode.Pleaseseepart15AoftheRunningRequirementsCode,forNationalHuntFlatracequalificationcriteria.ELIMINATIONPROCEDURE-Part21oftheRaceAdministrationCode. 13entriesat£175.-ClosedJanuary11th,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£15253;Second£6262;Third£3133;Fourth£1565;Fifth£784;Sixth£392 (PenaltyValue£19932.50)A SEEPAGE20FORTHISRACE. EighthRace3.45-THEREADNICKYHENDERSON’SWEEKLYUNIBETBLOGHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS4)(ChallengerStayingChaseSeriesQualifier)(GBBRACE)Distributedinaccordancewith theStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£6865tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£3159,thethird£1579,thefourth£790andthefifth£393.forfiveyrsoldandupwards,Rated0-120(alsoopentosuch horsesrated121and122-seeStandardConditions) £61stakeifthehorseisrated94orhigher,or£12stakeifthehorseisrated93orlowerwith£49extraifthehorseisdeclaredtorunDeclareby10.00a.m. January15th.Penalties,afterJanuary4th,2025,foreachsteeplechasewon7lb Unibethasgenerouslysponsoredthisrace MarketRasenRacecoursewillpresentamementotothewinningownerandwill awardacashprizetothestableemployeeinchargeofthebestturnedouthorseinthisrace HorseswhichhavebeenplacedinthefirsteightinthisracewillbeeligibletoenterTHECHALLENGERSTAYING CHASESERIESFINAL(AHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE)toberunoveradistanceofThreeMilesAboutOneandaHalfFurlongs(3m1f100yds)atWarwickon27thMarch,2025.19entries£61.-ClosedJanuary 11th,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£5251;Second£2625;Third£1313;Fourth£657;Fifth£328.(PenaltyValue£6865.30)Weightsraised1lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCode compliedwithwhereapplicable. SEEPAGE22FORTHISRACE.
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (51 wins from 216 runners, 24%) runs DOUBLE OBAN
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs DOUBLE OBAN
LONGESTTRAVELLER: LUSTLEIGH trained by R L Llewellyn, Swindon, 166 miles.
1 DOUBLE OBAN (GB) (22)
BgTerritories(IRE)-Zaaneh(IRE) 5 12-0
J Lewis Stones
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O DYDB Marketing & Briton International
B Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Ltd
S Motaclan
2 MAGNETIC NORTH (IRE) (22)
ChgBornToSea(IRE)-NoTrimmings(IRE) 10 11-8
J AaronAnderson E Cheek Pieces
T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
O Miss R. E. A. Menzies
B Thomas McHugh
S Mile High Racing, Bluegrass Horse Feeds
3 LAHIRE (FR) (22)
BgBornToSea(IRE)-Arrivederla(IRE) 5 11-7
J Charlie Maggs (3)
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
O Bankhouse Thoroughbreds
B Mr Christophe Jouandou
4
JUSTFOUR FAME (IRE) (36)
BgFameAndGlory-Justfour(IRE) 8 11-4
J Finn Lambert E Visor
T David Dennis, Banbury
O The David Dennis Racing Club
B Mr Colm McHenry
S DD Racing Ltd
5 QUIAN (GER) (39)
GrgMastercraftsman(IRE)-Quiana(GER)
9 11-1
J PeterKavanagh(3) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
O Mr Paddy Brennan
B Mr Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof
S Morson Group
6 GMS PRINCE (GB) (61)
BgKayfTara-Zartwyda(IRE)
10 11-0
J TabithaWorsley E Tongue Strap
T Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon
O Graham Brothers Racing Partnership
B Graham Brothers Racing Partnership
S Grahams Estates Limited
7 LUSTLEIGH (GB) (273)
BgKayfTara-MyPetra
8 10-8
J TobyWynne E Hood,Tongue Strap
T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
O Mr Robbie Llewellyn
B H & C Group Ltd
TFRHHHHH BHA100
FORM4312 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat for Hugo Palmer and having made the frameinpairofnovicehurdlerunsfornewyard,heimprovedfurthertoopen hisaccountin7-runnerhandicapatUttoxeter(15.7f)inJuly Ranacrackeron returnwhensecondatWetherbyonBoxingDayandshouldgowellagain. Dec24 Wet 16f HcpH gd-sf 2/10 MisterSmarty 1
Jul24 Utt 15f HcpH soft 1/7 DreamingDiamond(IRE) 13/
l Jun24 Wor 16f Hdl good 3/11 Seeyouinmydreams 13l
TFRHHHII BHA94
FORM000/P0-1 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged back-to-back claimers on the Flat in Ireland during thesummerbuthasn’tmademuchofanimpactin4runsontheFlatforthisyard However, he justified support from 10lb out oftheweights in averyweak race overC&DonBoxingDayandothersmoreappealinggivenhisprofile.
Dec24 Mkt 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/4 We’llhavewan(IRE) s.h
Dec24 Wol 12f Hcp stand 10/10 Khangai
Nov24 Red 7f Hcp soft 4/8 Rwenearlytheredad
TFRHHHHI BHA93
FORM65-64F4 D
TIMEFORMVIEWDownintheweightsandsettoproducedmostencouraging effort yet in handicaps when falling late at Sedgefield in November Probably worth marking up for lasting as long as he did under an aggressive ride when fourthatWetherbylasttimebuttypicallyfoundthehurdlesgettinginhisway.
Dec24 Wet 16f HcpH gd-sf 4/10 MisterSmarty 5l
Nov24 Seg 16f HcpH good F/13 BathgateOct24 Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 4/15 Old Gregorian 101/2l
TFRHHIII BHA90
FORM5-45PP0
TIMEFORMVIEWThirdinanAintreebumperinMay2022buthurdlingefforts have been uninspiring in the main, faring no better in handicaps, latest when eleventhof15atTaunton(23.9f,good,100/1)justover5weeksago Significantly backdownintripandafirst-timevisorreplacesthecheekpieces.
Dec24 Tnt 23f HcpH good 11/15 Despereaux (FR) 34l Nov24 Hun 19f HcpH good P/11 Orchestra (FR)Oct24 Fon 21f HcpH soft P/8 GoldenAmbition (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA87
FORM40-0033
TIMEFORMVIEWTook a step back inthe right directionwhenthird atLudlowinNovemberandprobablyrantoasimilarlevelwhenfilling that same position at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) last month. HassinceleftFergalO’Brienandhadabreathingoperation.
Dec24 Mus 19f HcpH gd-sf 3/13 Prince ofPerth (IRE) 12l
Nov24 Lud 15f HcpH gd-sf 3/7 ElVigaro (IRE) 43/4l Oct24 Utt 15f HcpH gd-sf 14/14 Prolific Profile (IRE) 93l
TFRHHHII BHA86
FORM56-0003
TIMEFORMVIEWStilllookingforfirstsuccessandispotentiallywell treated nowbut fared no betterthan previouslythis seasonwhen a well-beaten third at Fontwell (21.8f, good) a couple of months ago Tonguetiebackonanddropsbackintrip
Nov24 Fon 21f HcpH good 3/10 Getoverthathill (IRE) 18l
Aug24 Wor 20f HcpH good 7/12 Barrons Land (IRE) 11l
Jul24 Mkt 16f HcpH good 7/12 PillarofSteel 12l
TFRHHIII BHA80
FORM4//0P200-
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedmorethanfirsttimeupoverfenceswhensecondina handicap at Ludlow (16f) in February but failed to build on that on both subsequentstartsandhisoverallprofileisalittleoff-putting.Backhurdlingafter 9monthsoffforanewyard(soldfor£6,500)andawatchingbriefisadvised. Apr24 Exe 17f HcpC good 11/11 Hidalgo des Bordes (FR)43l Mar24 Tnt 16f HcpC soft 7/10 Tonto Foley(IRE) 15l Feb24 Lud 15f HcpC soft 2/10 Thatza Dazzler 61/2l
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Visor worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.
ProbableS.P’s: 13-8 Double Oban (GB), 4-1 Lahire (FR), 5-1 Magnetic North (IRE), 7-1 Quian (GER), 12-1 Gms Prince (GB), 16-1 Lustleigh (GB), 50-1 Just Four Fame (IRE)
Plenty of these have questions to answer but DOUBLE OBAN ran a cracker on return from 6 months off when finding just one too strong at Wetherby on Boxing Day, so he’s fancied to regain the winning thread at the expense of Lahire, who did too much up front when finishing a couple of places behind the selection last time. Gms Prince can edge out recent C&D winner Magnetic North for third.
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Hally’s Kitchen
Official equine ambassador for Market Rasen Racecourse
Hally’s Kitchen retired in 2020 following an unsuccessful National Hunt career while in training with Justin Landy, she ran nine times under rules and once in a point-to-point without troubling the judge. She is now owned by Samantha Hunt and is excelling in the show ring!
Hally (as she is known) has competed in several high profile shows including the RoR finals at Hickstead and in an SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifier at Burghley Horse Trials.
Samantha describes Hally as kind and laid-back - she loves cuddles and being groomed!
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for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227 (PenaltyValue £4752.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy
(51 wins from 216 runners, 24%) runs FINGLE BRIDGE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs FINGLE BRIDGE
FANCYTHAT: O Murphy won this race in 2018 and 2019
The stable runs FINGLE BRIDGE today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: WELLINGTON ARCH trained by J & A O’Neill, Cheltenham, 174 miles.
1 FINGLE BRIDGE (IRE) (38)
BgFlemensfirth(USA)-RoyaleVideo(FR) 7 11-12
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O McNeill Family & Stone Family
B Cyril O’Hara
S Ultima Business Solutions
2 MONACO RULES (IRE) (44)
BgRulerofTheWorld(IRE)-MariedeMedicis 5 11-12
J Brian Hughes
T Micky Hammond, Middleham
O MrJohn Burnett
B Claudio Marzocco
S J &J Burnett Ltd
3 WELLINGTONARCH (GB) (33)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-Moyliscar 6 11-12
J Richie McLernon
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mr M J Gaskell
B Mrs Caroline George
S Wasdell Group
4 CARAMELO RAPIDO (IRE)
(132)
BgSpanishMoon(USA)-Capuccina(FR) 6 11-5
J Jamie Hamilton
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O Funky Monk Essex Ltd
B Cyril O’Hara
5 DARK MIX (GB) (43)
BgBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-Chicklemix 6 11-5
J CharlieTodd
T Pam Sly, Peterborough
O G. Libson,D Bayliss,T. Davies & P. Sly
B Mrs P. Sly
S Pam Sly Racing
6 MIDNIGHTPOTTER (GB) (21)
BrgBlueBresil(FR)-Uppermost
J DannyMcMenamin
T Adrian Keatley, Malton
O Mrs Edelle Logan
B James and Jean Potter Ltd
7 MONTEPLEX (GB) (664)
BmMultiplex-Montelfolene(IRE)
5 11-5
J HenryBrooke E Hood Cheek Pieces
T Brian Ellison, Malton
O Mickley Stud & Derrick Mossop
B D. Mossop
S Jacksons Timber Ltd
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM21/-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper scorer in 2022 who made light of a two-yearabsencewheneasilylandingtheoddsin2mnoviceatUttoxeteron his hurdles bow 38 days ago Has plenty of scope to improve and has excellentclaimsofdefyingapenaltyatthefirsttimeofasking.
Dec24 Utt 15f Hdl soft 1/10 Koukeo(FR) 8l Dec22 Chp 16f NHF soft 1/10 ThankYouBlue 18l Oct22 Utt 15f NHF good 2/11 GoToWar(IRE) 21/4l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM15 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat in France and made a winning start to hurdling for Francois Nicolle at Cholet in October Made no impact pitched into deepish waters on first start for this yardatHaydock2monthslaterandmaydobetter
Dec24 Hay 15f Hdl soft 5/6 Royal Infantry(IRE) 20l Oct24 Cho 19f Hdl - 1 Charmavel(FR) 1
/
Jun24 Sal 12f Hcp - 12 Aixellence (FR) 21l
TFRHHHHI BHA120
FORM1340-21
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerlastseasonwhotranslated thatabilitytohurdlesatthefirsttimeofaskingwhensecondon17fExeter reappearance.WentonebetterwithplentyinhandatCarlisle(17f)since andappealsasthetypetogoonimproving.
Dec24 Car 17f Hdl soft 1/12 Throatlash(IRE) 61/2l Nov24 Exe 16f Hdl good 2/3 Sorceleur(FR) 3l Apr24 Ain 16f NHF gd-sf 11/18 Horaces Pearl (FR) 24l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM4-33
TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframebothstartsinpointsandshaped with some encouragement when third in a small-field bumper at StratfordonRulesdebutinSeptember SubsequentlysoldoutofMax Young’syardfor19,000gnsaheadofthisswitchtohurdling.
Sep24 Str 16f NHF good 3/5 Serious Chat (IRE) 61/2l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM16-5P C
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursebumperwinnerwhowentbackwardsfrom hurdling bow when pulled up in maiden (16/1) at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) 43 days ago, dropping away quickly home turn (lost both frontshoes)
Dec24 Lei 20f Hdl heavy P/9 Sixmilebridge (IRE)Nov24 Mkt 16f Hdl good 5/12 Typhoon Flyer(IRE) 15l Jan24 War 16f NHF soft 6/9 BillJoyce (IRE) 15l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM0
TIMEFORMVIEWLacksscopeandhadnoanswersonceheadedina Wetherbybumperondebut3weeksago
Dec24 Wet 16f NHF gd-sf 8/12 HarbourIsland (FR) 13l
HHIII BHAFORM5/350P2/TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in bumpers and ran to a similarlevelwhensecondof7innovicehurdleatKelso(16.2f,soft)in March2023.Absentsince.Cheekpiecesonfor1sttime. Mar23 Kel 16f
8 SUPERIOR GLANCE (GB) (16)
BrmPassingGlance-Qualitee 10 10-12
J Jack Hogan (3)
T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
O The Ed-Chester Partnership
B Miss R. J. Rowland
S Tote
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
64
TIMEFORMVIEW Won her sole start in point bumpers in 2020 but hasmadelittleimpactbothstartsoverhurdles.Downintrip
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Hood worn by No 7. Stewards Note:
DARK MIX: Following its run on 5/12/2024 it was reported that the horse lost both front shoes.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Fingle Bridge (IRE), 2-1 Wellington Arch (GB), 10-1 Monaco Rules (IRE), 16-1 Caramelo Rapido (IRE), 22-1 Monteplex (GB), 25-1 Midnight Potter (GB), 33-1 Dark Mix (GB), 66-1 Superior Glance (GB)
FINGLE BRIDGE and Wellington Arch look the pairto focus on. The former brushed off a 2-year absence when justifying substantial support in impressive fashion on his Uttoxeter hurdling debut just over 5 weeks ago and is narrowly preferred with significant improvement on the cards.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FINGLE BRIDGE (IRE) 2.WELLINGTON ARCH 3.MONACO RULES (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Morgan (14 wins from 107 runners, 13%) runs MY PORTIA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs AMARILLOBYMORNING
LONGESTTRAVELLER: FLASH DU PISTOLET trained by W Coltherd, Selkirk, 232 miles.
1 STONYMAN (IRE) (203)
BgGetaway(GER)-AnswerMyQuestion(IRE) 9 12-0
J Liam Harrison E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
O Mrs Sarah Llewellyn
B Mrs Margaret Lucey
2 HARELDU MARAIS (FR) (241)
GrgAlNamix(FR)-UrbiEtOrbi(FR) 8 12-0
J Jamie Hamilton
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O NewVision Bloodstock
B MrThierry Gouzerh et al
S Mark Walford Racing
3 FLASH DU PISTOLET(IRE) (11)
BgWesterner-PistolFlash(IRE) 7 11-12
J Sam Coltherd
T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
O R&l McCulloch & D Crawford
B Eimear Mulhern
S Bell Rural Solutions
4 LIBOR LAD (GB) (47)
BgPassingGlance-SonicWeld
7 11-10
J Theo Gillard E Cheek Pieces
T David Dennis, Banbury
O Wingate Associates Limited
B MrJohn Benfield
S DD Racing Ltd
5 ROYALDEESIDE (GB) (17)
BgChurchill(IRE)-Ebb
J Tom Cannon
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O MrJ. Law
5 11-4
B Jake Warren Ltd & Baroda & Colbinstown
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
6 J’HABITE EN FRANCE (FR) (15)
BgGrisdeGris(IRE)-Saintete(FR) 6 11-3
J HarryBannister E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Ben Case, Banbury
O M Matthews, S Hardman, B Case
B Mr P. Thiriet & HARAS de Saint Voir SCA
S David Andrews Construction Limited
7 ORBYS RIVER (IRE) (11) (in 7lb ex)
BmOl’ManRiver(IRE)-GiveUsALook(IRE) 7 10-9
J William Maggs (5)
T Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
O Church Farm Racing
B William Codd
S Allwood Horse Transport
TFRHHHII BHA100
FORMP/PP4-46 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden hurdlewinnerin spring 2022. Failedto complete next 5 starts overtimberbut revitalised initiallybyswitchto chasingwhen fourthatSouthwellbackinApril.Notsogoodnext2startsthoughandnow returnsafter6monthsoffhavingswitchedyards.Tonguetieapplied.
Jun24 Bgr 24f HcpC good 6/9 ExmoorForest (IRE) 24l
May24 Bgr 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 OnThe Platform (IRE) 13l
Apr24 Swl 24f HcpC good 4/13 TasteThe Fear(IRE) 5l
TFRHHHII BHA100
FORM44F55-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who was far disgraced when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f) back in May. Mark has eased further ahead ofthis return from 8 months off and interestingifthemarketspokeinhisfavour
May24 Hex 15f HcpC good 4/9 Breizh River(FR) 101/2l Apr24 Hun 15f HcpH good 5/8 Pickanumber(IRE) 14l Mar24 Wet 15f HcpC soft 5/7 Royal Mer(FR) 12l
TFRHHHII BHA98 (-1)
FORM244-403
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who showed something like chase debut formreturnedto2mwhenthirdof7inhandicapchaseatAyr11daysago, hisjumpinglookinganasset.Hasaraceinhimfromthissortofmarkon thatevidence.
6Jan Ayr 16f HcpC soft 3/7 Orbys River(IRE) 103/4l
Dec24 Wet 19f HcpC soft 7/8 Fiadh (IRE) 19l
Oct24 Kel 17f HcpC gd-sf 4/11 Walk On Quest (IRE) 5
TFRHHHII BHA96
FORM100-2PP
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof2 1/2m handicap hurdles inthe mud at Uttoxeter andDoncasterlastwinter.Solidstartinthisspherewhenrunner-upatStratford (19.5f) in October However, pulled up both subsequent outings, weakening from3outonlatestoutingatLeicester7weeksago Cheekpiecesbackon.
Dec24 Lei 20f HcpC soft P/9 JumperMadrik (FR)Oct24 Bgr 17f HcpC soft P/9 Mutual Respect (IRE)Oct24 Str 19f HcpC soft 2/11 Bridget Mary (IRE) 2l
TFRHHHII BHA94
FORM23-536P
TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodhandsbutnobetterthanmodestformin 8startsoverhurdlesandshapedasifamisssentchasingwhenpulled upatWarwick(20f,soft)17daysago Needstoleavethatinhiswake
Dec24 War 20f HcpC soft P/7 Noche Negra (SPA)Nov24 Don 19f HcpH gd-sf 6/13 Let’s GoJoe 91/2l Nov24 War 16f HcpH good 3/9 EzTiger(IRE) 21/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA89
FORM0-PP651
TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive over hurdles but proved a different proposition on fourth start in this sphere when readily landing 7-runnerhandicapchaseatHuntingdon(16.5f,soft,10/3)15daysago, drivenout.Hitwitha10lbriseforthatandhistaskistobackthatup 2Jan Hun 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 AbayaduMathan(FR) 17l
Dec24 War 16f HcpC soft 5/10 Ideallko (FR) 27l Dec24 Lei 20f HcpC soft 6/9 JumperMadrik (FR) 28l
TFRHHHHI BHA74 (+10)
FORM2U2-6P1
TIMEFORMVIEW Finished runner-up a couple oftimes overhurdles andbetteredformshowedinthatspherewhenmakingsecondchase start a winning one at Ayr (16.5f, heavy) 11 days ago, drawing clear betweenlast2.Possibilitiesunderapenalty 6Jan Ayr 16f
8 AMARILLOBYMORNING (IRE) (58)
BrgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-UltimateEcho(IRE) 7 10-5
J Charlie Deutsch E Tongue Strap
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O The Panhandlers
B The Cedars Stud
S Fitzdares
9 BARRANCO (IRE) (108)
BgShirocco(GER)-BeMyPresenting(IRE)
8 10-4
J Ross Chapman E Hood
T Henry Hogarth, Stillington
O Hogarth Racing
B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
S Fitzdares
10 MYPORTIA(GB) (43)
GrmTelescope(IRE)-TalkTheTalk
J Brian Hughes
7 10-4
T LJ Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
O Mrs J. Micklethwait
B R. and J. Micklethwait
11 ERIC CARMEN (IRE) (16)
BgFameAndGlory-Cooper’sJoy(IRE)
9 10-2
J Jack Hogan (3) E Tongue Strap
T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
O The Ed-Chester Partnership
B Patrick Doyle
S Tote
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
TFRHHHII BHA77
FORM2//3-05
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner up in an Irish point in April 2022 but finished well held all 3 starts in novice/maiden hurdles during last year Had wind surgery ahead of this handicap/chase debut and it wouldlooksignificantifthemarketspokeinhisfavour
Nov24 War 21f Hdl gd-sf 5/5 Ma Shantou (IRE) 78l May24 War 19f Hdl good 11/13 Onlyamatteroftime (IRE)36l Mar24 Nby 20f Hdl heavy 3/5 Toss ofACoin (IRE) 48l
TFRHIIII BHA76
FORM0/45/PP-P
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner for Stuart Crawford in 2021 but lightly-racedsinceandlittletoshoutaboutinhandfulofhurdlestarts forpresentyard Hasittoprovenowhisattentionsswitchtochasing.
Oct24 Seg 16f HcpH good P/11 Cawthorne Cracker(IRE)Jan24 Cat 15f HcpH heavy P/10 Belle Na Bann (IRE)Dec23 Nwc 16f HcpH heavy P/9 Belle Na Bann (IRE) -
TFRHHHHH BHA76
FORM0/5-4642
TIMEFORMVIEW7-y-omarewhoranbestraceonthebackofa6-month break operating from 10lb out ofweights when second of 5 in handicap chaseatLeicester(15.9f,soft)43daysago Winnerhasboostedthatform sinceandshe’sworthasecondlookwithBrianHughesbooked.
Dec24 Lei 15f HcpC soft 2/5 David’sWell 3l
Jun24 Mkt 20f HcpH good 4/9 Kosasiempre (FR) 14l
May24 Mkt 20f HcpH good 6/10 Seasmoke (IRE) 13l
TFRHHHII BHA73
FORMF34032
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhocapitalisedonhisfallingmarkover hurdles at Southwell (20.4f, heavy) in May. Exploits mixed since, including overfencesbutranwellbackhurdlingafterawindopwhensecondbackat SouthwellonNewYear’sDay.Needstobuildonthathere.
1Jan Swl 15f HcpH soft 2/5 Motazzen (IRE) 4l Nov24 Swl 15f HcpC good 3/4 Jolyjump (FR) 32l
Nov24 Utt 20f HcpC good 10/13 PepTalking 31l
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 8, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 J’Habite En France (FR), 9-2 Orbys River (IRE), 9-1 Harel du Marais (FR), My Portia (GB), 11-1 Royal Deeside (GB), Amarillobymorning (IRE), 12-1 Flash du Pistolet (IRE), 14-1 Stony Man (IRE), Libor Lad (GB), Eric Carmen (IRE), 66-1 Barranco (IRE)
MY PORTIA looked an improved model on the back of a 6-month break when chasing home a next-time-out winner at Leicester 6 weeks ago and she could be worth chancing to confirm the promise of that run, operating from her correct mark. Last-time-out winners Orbys River and J’habite En France can also get involved if arriving in the same form. Amarillobymorning needs monitoring in the betting for clues now sent chasing from a basement mark.
PREDICTION:
for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £45000 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£17888,2nd£8942,3rd£4473,4th£2237,5th£1116,6th£558. (PenaltyValue£23413.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (51 wins from 216 runners, 24%) runs GRANDADS COTTAGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Cromwell (7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs RAILWAY HURRICANE LONGESTTRAVELLER: RAILWAY HURRICANE trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.
1
JETOILE (IRE) (62)
BgJeremy(USA)-Accordingtoherself(IRE)
10 12-0
J DylanJohnston (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Ryan Potter, Sellack
O Ms J. Bennett
B Patricia Prenderville
2 PAINTTHE DREAM (GB) (21)
BgBrianBoru-Vineuil(FR) 11 11-12
J ConnorBrace E Tongue Strap
T David Brace, Bridgend
O Mr David Brace
B Mr David Brace
S Dunraven Group of Companies
3 GRANDADS COTTAGE (IRE) (33)
ChgShantou(USA)-Sarah’sCottage(IRE) 10 11-11
J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O MrJ. Hales
B Mrs A. Connolly
S Motaclan
4 NUMITOR (GB) (35)
GrgSchiaparelli(GER)-JustPopsy 11 11-11
J HarryBannister
T Heather Main, Wantage
O Mr Paul G. Jacobs and Wetumpka Racing
B Mr & Mrs James Main
S Tote
5 RAILWAYHURRICANE (IRE) (22)
BgPerugino(USA)-RoseEarley(IRE) 10 11-7
J Jonathan Burke E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
O S O’Brien & Darren Cahill
B Adrian Sutton
6 ANGLERS CRAG (GB) (48)
BlgMultiplex-Overyou 10 11-4
J HenryBrooke
T Brian Ellison, Malton
O Mr Derrick Mossop
B D. Mossop
S JacksonsTimberLimited,BrianEllisonRacingLimited
7 THE EDGARWALLACE (IRE) (30)
BgFlemensfirth(USA)-Annalecky(IRE)
10 11-1
J CiaranGethings E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
O Mr P. J. Andrews
B Spencer Hawkins
S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TFRHHHHI BHA142
FORM14P-40P
TIMEFORMVIEWWonatrioofhandicapchasesin2023,notablytheOldRoan atAintree.MatchedthatformwhenfourthatPunchestowninMaybuthardto drawmanypositives from both comeback outingsthis autumn. Down in class nowandheadgearappliedbackfromabreak.
Nov24 Chl 20f HcpC good P/15 Il Ridoto (FR)Oct24 Chp 19f HcpC good 10/10 Grandeurd’Ame (FR) 76l May24 Pun 20f HcpC gd-yd 4/17 Lets Go Champ (IRE) 51/4l
TFRHHIII BHA140
FORM4133/-00
TIMEFORMVIEWThreeofhisfourwinsoverfencesforFergalO’Brienwere gained at Newbury, including a Grade 3 handicap back in March 2022. Shaped as if retaining plenty of ability after almost 2 years off at CheltenhambutfailedtocomeonforthatatChepstow3weeksago
Dec24 Chp 19f HcpC soft 7/7 Lowry’s Bar(IRE) 33l
Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 8/10 Numitor 41l Mar23 Nby 19f HcpC good 3/7 The Big Bite (IRE) 12l
TFRHHHII BHA139
FORM03140-1 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort though was seen to good effect when making a winning return at Carlisle last month and looks vulnerableup6lbinbetterrace
Dec24 Car 20f HcpC soft 1/7 LieutenantCommand(FR) 10l Apr24 Ain 21f HcpC soft 8/24 Arizona Cardinal 20l Feb24 Kmp 20f HcpC soft 4/6 Golden Son (FR) 2l
TFRHHHHI BHA139
FORM416-P11 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced healthy strike rate over fences with a tidy success on return at Wincanton and as good as ever when defying a 3lb rise at Cheltenham last month. That was his third straightwininaveterans’eventsohemustberespected.
Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/10 Copperhead nk Oct24 Wcn 20f HcpC good 1/5 Glynn(IRE) 21/4l May24 Utt 20f HcpC soft P/8 YourDarling (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA135
FORM403340
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong-travelling sort who tends to find little, as shown when seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (17f,goodtosoft,25/1)22daysago Othersmorelikely
Dec24 Leo 17f HcpC gd-yd 7 An Peann Dearg (IRE) 31/4l Nov24 Fai 17f HcpC yield 4/10 The FolkesTiara (IRE) 2l Nov24 Gow 16f HcpC good 3 The Big Chap (IRE) 12l
TFRHHIII BHA132
FORM1111P-0 C
TIMEFORMVIEWBigimproverforthisstableafterwindsurgery,makingit4-4 when overcoming mistakesto edge ahead close home in Eiderat Newcastle. However,waspulledupintheScottishNationalonfinalrunoflastseasonand reappearanceeffortwasprettylow-key Likelytofindthistriptoosharp Nov24 Nwc 23f HcpC good 8/13 Frero Banbou (FR) 37l Apr24 Ayr 31f HcpC soft P/26 Macdermott (FR)Feb24 Nwc 33f HcpC heavy 1/12 PrincedesFichaux(FR) nk
TFRHHHII BHA129
FORM1220-44 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofhandicapsatWetherbyandLeicesteron first 2 runs oflast season. Endedthat campaignwith a heavydefeat in the Topham at Aintree’s Grand National meeting and below par bothstartsthisterm,markedlysoatNewburylasttime. Dec24 Nby 19f HcpC gd-sf 4/6 Saint Segal (FR) 37l Nov24 Kmp 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/7 Es Perfecto (IRE) 15l Apr24 Ain 21f HcpC soft 14/24Arizona Cardinal 48l
8 NOCTEVOLATUS (GB) (56)
BgMidnightLegend-Aeronautica(IRE) 10 11-1
J Cameron Iles (7) E Tongue Strap
T Tom Lacey, Woolhope
O Lady Cobham and Dauntsey Park
B Lady Cobham &Tor Sturgis
S Plumbing World
9 ONEMOREFORTHEROAD (GB) (19)
BgYorgunnabelucky(USA)-Vinomore 10 11-0
J Jack Quinlan E Cheek Pieces
T Neil King, Burderop
O Rupert Dubai Racing
B Donna Wallis
S Tote
10 THE FLIER BEGLEY(IRE) (18)
BgShirocco(GER)-LasPrincess(IRE)
J Jack Hogan (3)
T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
O MrJ. M. Tomlinson
B C. O’Brennan
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
10 10-6
TFRHHHHH BHA129 FORM346-112 D
TIMEFORMVIEWTookadvantageofadropinweightstoscoreforthefirsttime inover2yearsatUttoxeterinMayandpickedupwhereheleftoffwhenfollowing upatChepstowonreturn.Beatenonlybyawell-handicappedoneatAscotsince andofstronginterestdippingintoveterans’companyforthefirsttime.
Nov24 Asc 21f HcpC good 2/7 Gemirande (FR)
TFRHHHII BHA128
FORM323524
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to something like his best form when creditablesecondatDoncaster Triptoofartherenexttimebutmay findthistoocompetitive.
Dec24 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 4/6 Finn Lough (IRE) 25l Nov24 Don 19f HcpC good 2/7 Kansas City Star(IRE) 1l Nov24 Plm 20f HcpH good 5/7 Irish Hill (GER) 39l
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM311P32
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyusefulchasewinnerforStuartCrawfordin Ireland and returned to his best for current yard when scoring at Warwick and Carlisle in October Excuses next 2 starts before bouncingbackwhensecondatHaydock18daysago Thistougher
Dec24 Hay 19f HcpC soft 2/7 NedTanner(IRE) 23/4l
Dec24 Utt 20f HcpC soft 3/8 Knockanore (IRE) 36l
Nov24 War 20f HcpC gd-sf P/6 HeardThat (IRE) -
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 7, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 9.
ProbableS.P’s: 10-3 Grandads Cottage (IRE), 9-2 Nocte Volatus (GB), 5-1 Numitor (GB), 9-1 The EdgarWallace (IRE), 10-1 Onemorefortheroad (GB), 11-1 Railway Hurricane (IRE), 16-1 Jetoile (IRE), 25-1 Paint The Dream (GB), Anglers Crag (GB), 33-1 The Flier Begley (IRE)
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The thriving NOCTE VOLATUS is fancied to resume winning ways tackling a veterans’ event for the first time Numitor has an excellent record in these events so has to be feared, while Jetoile makes each-way appeal at bigger odds down in class.
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277 (PenaltyValue £5809.10)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P & M Bowen (16 wins from 89 runners, 18%) runANOTHER LORD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (2 wins from 15 runners, 13%) runs MONSIEUR LE FUZZ
LONGESTTRAVELLER:ANOTHER LORD trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 310 miles.
1 MIDNIGHTREFLECTION (GB) (17)
BmMidnightLegend-HymnToLove(FR) 10 12-1
J MrCharlie Case (7) E Blinkers
T Ben Case, Banbury
O Case Racing Partnership &Anita J Lush
B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey
S David Andrews Construction Limited
2 STAYIFUWANTTO (IRE) (28)
ChgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-Fiddlededee(IRE) 6 11-12
J Benjamin Macey(7) E Hood
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mrs Peter Bond
B Mrs Ann Bond
S Wasdell Group
3 SHENGAI ENKI (FR) (102)
BgBuck’sBoum(FR)-LadyNeedles(IRE) 6 11-12
J Luke Scott (5)
T DrRichard Newland &Jamie Insole, Droitwich
O Deva Racing SE
B Mr Esteve Rouchvarger
S Deva Racing Group
4 CAHER ROES DEN (IRE) (92)
ChgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-DouglasPark(IRE) 7 11-10
J Jack Quinlan
T B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
E Cheek Pieces
O Mr R. S. Brookhouse
B Gerard Leahy
S Tote
5 BELVEDERE BLAST(IRE) (22)
ChgBuratino(IRE)-ZelieMartin(IRE) 7 11-10
J James Robottom (10)
T Adrian Keatley, Malton
O Swanland Partnership
B Padraig Williams
6 ITHAKA(IRE) (17)
BgLibranno-TarasChoice
9 11-7
J ConorRing E Tongue Strap
T Ryan Potter, Sellack
O K P Marsh Plastering & Interiors Ltd
B Maurice Stack
7
MONSIEUR LE FUZZ (FR) (33)
BgSaintdesSaints(FR)-YellowBall(FR) 6 11-4
J Nathan Moscrop
T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
O Blacklock Simpson Fagen & Marks
B Mr G. Defontaine & Mr F. Duvivier
S Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TFRHHHII BHA111 FORM0-P0464
TIMEFORMVIEWProbablyisn’ttheforceofoldbutfaredbetterwhenfourthof10 inahandicaphurdle(18/1)atWarwick(26f,soft)17daysago,riddenenteringhome straight and one pace late on. Interestingto see ifblinkers have a positive impact nowdroppingingradeintoa0-100handicap
Dec24 War 26f HcpH soft 4/10 Land Genie 10l Dec24 Don 24f HcpH gd-sf 6/7 Cloud Dancer(IRE) 54l Nov24 Asc 23f HcpH good 4/8 Scarlet O’Tara 9l
TFRHHHHI BHA108
FORM2-12206 C
TIMEFORMVIEWWonabumperhereandmadeasoundstartoverhurdles,off the mark in a Hereford maiden in May. Seems to be in the grip of the handicapper,latestsixthof13inahandicaphurdleatAscot(21.6f,goodtosoft) 28daysagobutstepupintripmaywellbringoutsomemoreimprovement.
Dec24 Asc 21f HcpH gd-sf 6/13 East
TFRHHHII BHA108
FORM114P60 D
TIMEFORMVIEWVersatile performerlanded a 23.3fUttoxeterhandicap in May followedbya2mWorcesternoviceamonthlater.Hasfoundthingstoughersince buthe’snowonly2lbabovehislastwinningmarkreturningfroma102-daybreak today,althoughheis0from4returningfrombreaksofover60daysormore.
Oct24 Str 18f HcpH soft 7/11 HardAs Nails 23l Sep24 Wor 20f HcpH soft 6/12 Flying Fortune (IRE) 12l Aug24 Cml 17f HcpH soft P/12 Calevade (IRE) -
TFRHHHHI BHA106
FORM41/533-3
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhotookhisformupanotchafter8monthsoff when third of11 on handicap debut at Wincanton (24.7f, good) in October, pulling clearofrestandshapingasthoughhe’llhavenotroublelandingaracefromthissort ofmark.Cheekpiecesonandshouldbeinthemixagain.
Oct24 Wcn 24f HcpH good 3/11 Kick UpAStorm (IRE) 41/4l Feb24 Lud 23f Hdl soft 3/10 Monks Meadow (IRE) 24l Feb24 Mkt 20f Hdl gd-sf 3/5 Moon D’Orange (FR) 21l
TFRHHHII BHA106
FORM4P0033 C
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerThirdinan8-runnerhandicapatWetherby(2m,heavy) last month. finished strongly Confirmed the promise of that run when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at this course (18.6f, good to soft, 12/1) 22 days ago but stamina to proveatthistrip(unplacedon3runsover23formore).
Dec24 Mkt 18f HcpH gd-sf 3/7 Inishnabro (IRE) 3l
Dec24 Wet 16f HcpH soft 3/8 Classic Maestro (IRE) 91/4l Nov24 Seg 19f HcpH good 7/9 Salsada (IRE) 15l
TFRHHHII BHA103 FORM533151 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredoverC&DinDecemberandresumedwinningways latestwhenwinninga14-runnerhandicaphurdleatUttoxeter(23.3f,heavy) 17daysago,lookinganout-and-outstayer.8lbhikeforthatandupingrade sothiswillbetougher,althougharrivesingoodheart.
Dec24 Utt 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/14 JustChasingMay 4
Dec24 Cat 25f HcpH good 5/10
TFRHHIII BHA100
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinIrishpoints.Besteffortinnovicehurdleswhen fourthof6atMarketRasen(20.5f)lastmonth(carriedheadslightlyawkwardly). Failed to back that up when ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft) 33daysagoandnowsignificantlyupintripforhandicapbow.
8 ANOTHER LORD (IRE) (28)
ChgSansFrontieres(IRE)-RunCat(IRE)
J Sean Bowen
8 10-11
T Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace
B Martin Keating
S Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
9 R BERNARD (GB) (36)
BgNorseDancer(IRE)-ChannelTreat
9 10-5
J TabithaWorsley(3) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
O Mr R. Broadley
B Mr P. O. Allman
S Bob Price & Son Groundworks
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHHH BHA93 FORM04061-2
TIMEFORMVIEW Betteron lasttwo starts without hood. Opened his account at Hereford(19.7f)inMarch,followingabreathingoperation.Rananeye-catchingrace after10monthsoffwhensecondof13inahandicaphurdleatUttoxeter(22.2f,heavy) 28daysago,shapingasiftheextrafurlongwillsuit.Player.
Dec24 Utt 22f HcpH soft 2/13 Emma Hamilton (IRE)
Mar24 Her 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/13 RockyHill 1l
Feb24 Fls 15f HcpH heavy 6/11 MyGrannyLily 17l
TFRHHIII BHA87
FORM31-1660
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Stratford in May but struggled since, thirteenthof15inahandicaphurdleatTaunton(23.9f,good)36daysago Tongue-tieonbutotherspreferred.
Dec24 Tnt 23f HcpH good 13/15 Despereaux (FR) 56l Nov24 Hun 25f HcpH gd-sf 6/6 Grove Road (IRE) 65l Oct24 Lud 23f HcpH gd-sf 6/9 Karakoram 18l
Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9.
ProbableS.P’s:7-2AnotherLord(IRE),4-1CaherRoesDen(IRE),11-2StayIfUWantTo(IRE),13-2Ithaka(IRE),17-2BelvedereBlast(IRE), 12-1 Midnightreflection (GB), Shengai Enki (FR), 20-1 Monsieur Le Fuzz (FR), 40-1 R Bernard (GB)
ANOTHER LORD’s latest effort was an eye-catching one, a fast-finishing third following a 10-month absence, and he’s entitled to build on that run and can land the spoils here. The lightly-raced Caher Roes Den shaped well on handicap debut and rates a serious danger, while course-winner Stay If U Want To is not ruled out on his first try at this trip
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ANOTHER LORD (IRE) 2.CAHER ROES DEN (IRE) 3.STAY IF U WANTTO (IRE) 1ST
HBLB Prize Money
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £190,854 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.
THE
UNIBETVETERANS’
HANDICAP
STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 2) (2024Veterans’ChaseSeriesFinal)
for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £75000
Owners Prize Money 1st £29460, 2nd £14730, 3rd £7365, 4th £3683, 5th £1838, 6th £923, 7th £458, 8th £233. (PenaltyValue £38580)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): H Daly (6 wins from 32 runners, 19%) runs FORTESCUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (5 wins from 9 runners, 56%) run SMARTYWILD
FANCYTHAT: A Honeyball won this race in 2020 and 2024
The stable runs SAM BROWN today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SAM BROWN trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 262 miles.
1 SAM BROWN (GB) (48)
BgBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-CreamCracker 13 12-0
J Chad Bament (10) E Blinkers,TongueStrap
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O The Exors of MrT. C. Frost
B T. C. Frost
S Geegeez.co.uk
2 ELDORADOALLEN (FR) (35)
GrgKhalkevi(IRE)-Hesmeralda(FR) 11 11-10
J BrendanPowell E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O J P Romans &TerryWarner
B Mr Bruno Vagne
S Coral Racing Limited
3
REMASTERED (GB) (48)
ChgNetwork(GER)-CathodineCayras(FR) 12 11-5
J David Noonan E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T David Pipe, Wellington
O Brocade Racing
B Elms Stud Co Ltd & G. Peck
S W & S Recycling
4 CLOUDYGLEN (IRE) (16)
BgCloudings(IRE)-Ribble(IRE) 12 11-4
J Charlie Deutsch
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O Hemmings Racing
B Gleadhill House Stud Ltd
S Trust Inns Limited
5
EMPIRE STEEL(IRE) (44)
GrgAizavoski(IRE)-TalkofRain(FR) 11 11-3
J Ryan Mania
T SandyThomson, Greenlaw
O Alan Wight
B Mr Nick Blanchfield
S SandyThomson
6 COPPERHEAD (GB) (35)
ChgSulamani(IRE)-How’sBusiness 11 10-8
J FreddieGingell(3) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O Mrs G. C. Pritchard
B R. and J. Micklethwait
S Coral Racing Limited
7 FORTESCUE (GB) (55)
BgShirocco(GER)-LastofHerLine
11 10-5
J Hugh Nugent (3) E Blinkers
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
O Mrs L Nixon
B T. F. F. Nixon
S Humphrey Butler Ltd
SIXTH RACE
TFRHHHII BHA153
FORM5126-30 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Smart veteran chaser who won 3m handicaps at Warwick and Ascot last season. Returned with a fine third in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby but wasn’t in the same form in a strong handicapatNewburylasttime.Blinkersgobackon.
Nov24 Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf 10/13 Kandoo Kid (FR) 37l
Nov24 Wet 24f Ch good 3/6 The RealWhacker(IRE)43/4l Apr24 San 28f HcpC good 6/20 Minella Cocooner(IRE) 9
TFRHHHHI BHA149
FORM45P0-23
TIMEFORM VIEW Positive start to this season following another wind op when runner-up at Warwick and backed it up with a good third at Cheltenham. Step back up intrip iswell in his favourand he boastssolidclaims.
Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/10 Numitor
Nov24 War 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/6 TornAnd Frayed (FR)
Apr24 Ain 34f HcpC soft 20/32IAm Maximus (FR) 95l
TFRHHIII BHA144
FORM0PP-1FU D
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form to take advantage of his reduced mark on hisWincanton reappearance in October Has been let down by jumping on both subsequent outings and others make moreappeal.
Nov24 Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf U/13 Kandoo Kid (FR)Nov24 Wcn 25f HcpC good F/10 Al Dancer(FR)Oct24 Wcn 26f HcpC good 1/8 DeiseAba(IRE) s.h
TFRHHHII BHA143
FORM253P-15
TIMEFORM VIEW Hard to predict but talented on his day, as he provedwhen making awinning return inveterans event at Haydock in December Came in last of 5 at Cheltenham since though and othersappealmore.
1Jan Chl 25f HcpC soft 5/5 ChantryHouse (IRE) 38l
Dec24 Hay 25f HcpC soft 1/7 GoodBoyBobby(IRE) 71/2l Mar24 Chl 26f HcpC soft P/22 Inothewayurthinkin (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA142
FORM3210-43
TIMEFORM VIEW Gives his running more often than not, which counts forplentyinthis sort ofevent, so merits respect onthe back ofanothercreditablethirdatHaydocklasttime.
Dec24 Hay 25f HcpC soft 3/7 CloudyGlen (IRE) 103/4l
May24 Ain 24f HcpC good 4/8 Captain Morgs (IRE) 18l Apr24 Ain 21f HcpC soft 9/24 Arizona Cardinal 28l
TFRHHHHH BHA133
FORM4-11122 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Ended a long losing run at Plumpton in May and added handicaps at Chepstow and Aintree in October Excellent second the last twice at Sandown and Cheltenham and is a leading playerherebackupintrip
Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/10 Numitor nk Nov24 San 24f HcpC good 2/4 Certainly Red 13/4l Oct24 Ain 24f HcpC good 1/7 Fortescue 14l
TFRHHHII BHA130
FORM0220-24 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced in recent times and ran well when runner-up to Copperhead on reappearance. Didn’t fire at Ascot subsequentlybutthisiseasierbackagainstfellowveterans.
Nov24 Asc 29f HcpC good 4/10 Beauport (IRE) 52l Oct24 Ain 24f HcpC good 2/7 Copperhead 14l Apr24 San 28f HcpC good 16/20Minella Cocooner(IRE) 28l
8 SMARTYWILD (GB) (44)
BgFairMix(IRE)-Blaeberry 11 10-2
J Sean Houlihan
T Philip Hobbs &Johnson White, Minehead
O Mr Michael and Mrs Norma Tuckey
B Lady Bland
S Equine Bio Genie Ltd, Philip Hobbs Racing
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM2F/232/-P
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap chaser, placed all 3 starts in 2022/23, but pulled up onthe back ofa long lay-offat Haydock last month.Mightcomeonforit.
Dec24 Hay 25f HcpC soft P/7 CloudyGlen (IRE)Jan23 Kmp 24f HcpC soft 2/7 Annsam 17l Dec22 Kmp 24f HcpC soft 3/14 Remastered 61/2l
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 6.
Stewards Note:
SAM BROWN: Following its run on 30/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was outpaced.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Copperhead (GB), 9-2 Eldorado Allen (FR), 7-1 Sam Brown (GB), Empire Steel (IRE), 10-1 Cloudy Glen (IRE), 11-1 Fortescue (GB), 12-1 Smarty Wild (GB), 14-1 Remastered (GB)
Joe Tizzard has revitalised COPPERHEAD and Eldorado Allen recently and this pair of classy types could be the ones to fight this out, with the former marginally preferred. Empire Steel is reliable at this level, so he’s considered a player, too.
TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR
forfour, five and sixyrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £35000 Owners Prize Money 1st £15253, 2nd £6262, 3rd £3133, 4th £1565, 5th £784, 6th £392. (PenaltyValue £19932.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (36 wins from 166 runners, 22%) runs GETAWHISKY & SETTLE DOWNJILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs ELUSIVE FEELING
LONGESTTRAVELLER: KINGSTON QUEEN trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 249 miles.
1 CHARISMACAT(GB) (57)
BmNathaniel(IRE)-TidaraAngel(IRE) 5 11-4
J Tom Cannon
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Annabel Waley-Cohen, family and friends
B Upton Viva Stud
S Upton Viva Stud
2 CRYING LIGHTNING (IRE) (33)
BmShirocco(GER)-LakeIslainishfree(IRE) 5 11-4
J Richie McLernon
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O TS Equine
B Mrs Dolores Traynor
S TMTConstructionLtd,CourtiersInvestmentServicesLimited
3 DREAM SHADOW(IRE) (91)
BmMyDreamBoat(IRE)-RubysShadow(IRE) 6 11-4
J Jonathan Burke
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O M Doocey, S Doocey & PJ Doocey
B Sean Reilly
S Doocey Group Ltd
4 ELUSIVE FEELING (IRE) (-)
ChmDiamondBoy(FR)-HighSchoolDays(USA) 5 11-4
J Charlie Deutsch
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Martians Racing
B Miriam McDonnell
S Spillers Horse Feeds, Fitzdares
5 GETAWHISKY(GB) (67)
GrmGetaway(GER)-WhiskyRose(IRE) 5 11-4
J Tristan Durrell
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Distillery Stud &Alne Park Stud
B Distillery Stud
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
6 KINGSTON QUEEN (IRE) (22)
GrmKingstonHill-CompetitiveAffair(IRE) 5 11-4
J Gearoid Harney
T David Pipe, Wellington
O The Kingstonians
B Jimmy Lawler
S W & S Recycling
7 QUEENOFTHEJUKEBOX(IRE) (51)
GrmJukeboxJury(IRE)-PassionateLady(IRE) 5 11-4
J Sean Bowen
T Noel Williams, Blewbury
E Tongue Strap
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Queen
B Mr Conor Hayes
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM11
TIMEFORMVIEWOutofaGroup1-winninghurdlerinFranceandhas made the perfect start in bumpers, scoring at Southwell and Warwick6monthsapart.Strongclaimsinhat-trickbid. Nov24 War 16f NHF gd-sf 1/11 AnnieHathaway 41/
TFRHHIII BHAFORM03
TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldinbumpersatCheltenham(Listedevent) and Carlisle, failingto improve on debut formwhenwell backed last month.Likelytoneedmoretimeandvulnerableinthis.
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM13-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner and improved from first go in thissphereatUttoxeterwhenscoring6monthsoninOctober Oneto keeponsideforlastyear’ssuccessfulyard Oct24 Utt 15f NHF gd-sf 1/12 StrongRun
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEW€42,000DiamondBoymare.Dam2mhurdle/chase winner,also9fwinneronFlat.Throwninatthedeependondebutbut yardenjoyingatremendousrunandbumperrunnersbeengoingwell.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM1 D
TIMEFORMVIEWSistertousefulhurdler/smartchasewinnerOneForRosie and followed in his footsteps by making a successful start in bumpers at Carlisle10weeksago,overcominginexperience.Entitledtoimproveandtop yard(1of2runners)haveastrongbumperteam.
Nov24 Car 17f NHF gd-sf 1/11 RosesAllTheWay(IRE)11/2l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1-321 D
TIMEFORM VIEW £80,000 point winner steadily progressive in bumpers,landingtheoddsinmares’eventatSedgefield3weeksago Needsmoreagainupingrade.
Dec24 Seg 16f NHF gd-sf 1/6
S Olive Print & Graphics TFRHHHII BHAFORM2-41
TIMEFORMVIEW Second in a point and built on promising start in this sphere atAintree (race worked out well) when easilywinning at Wetherby7weeksago Cangoonagain. Nov24
8
SETTLE DOWNJILL(IRE) (62)
BmAffinisea(IRE)-Azaila 5 11-4
J Ciaran Gethings
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited
B Ballyreddin Stud & Kellsgrange Stud
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
9 SMILE BACK (IRE) (33)
BmWorkforce-LadyLeila(IRE)
J Finn Lambert
5 11-4
T Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
O The Someday’s Here Racing Partnership
B Mr N. Reid
S Tori Global
10 CHATTYGIRL(IRE) (30)
BfHarzand(IRE)-Conversation(IRE) 4 10-5
J HarryBannister
T Alex Hales, Edgecote
O Bloomsbury Stud
B Bloomsbury Stud
S Woburn Safari Park,Winwood
Construction UK Ltd
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1-4
TIMEFORM VIEW £120,000 Irish point winner who made an encouragingstartinbumpersinsimilarListedcontestatCheltenham 9 weeks ago Entitled to improve and 1 of 2 runners for stable with stronghandinthisdivisionthisterm.
Nov24 Chl 16f NHF good 4/12 Seo Linn (IRE) 6l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM11 D
TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 Irish point winner who produced an impressivedisplaywhentakingCarlislebumperlastmonth,galloping stronglyandpullingclearwiththepromisingrunner-up Couldbewell aboveaverage.
Dec24 Car 17f NHF soft 1/10 Gintime(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1
TIMEFORMVIEW Caught the eye both beforehand and during the race itself as she made a winning start at Newbury last month, showingagreatattitudeforanewcomer Getsplentyofweightand 4-y-osdowellinthis.Gottobeconsidered.
Dec24 Nby 16f
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn by No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Charisma Cat (GB), 5-1 Dream Shadow (IRE), 6-1 Getawhisky (GB), Smile Back (IRE), 10-1 Chatty Girl (IRE), 11-1 Settle Down Jill (IRE), 12-1 Queenofthejukebox (IRE), 16-1 Elusive Feeling (IRE), 20-1 Kingston Queen (IRE), 100-1 Crying Lightning (IRE)
SMILE BACK created a taking impression when scoring at Carlisle and looks a good prospect. She can take this step up in class in herstride and remain unbeaten. Charisma Cat is an obvious player after making it 2-2 at Warwick, while Dan Skelton, who has a good squad of bumper horses this season, has a strong hand with Getawhisky and Settle Down Jill. Dream Shadow and sole 4-y-o Chatty Girl must also be in calculations. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SMILE
RESULTS
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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13000
Owners Prize Money 1st £5251, 2nd £2625, 3rd £1313, 4th £657, 5th £328. (PenaltyValue £6865.30)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (36 wins from 166 runners, 22%) runs JEFFERY’S CROSS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Fenton (4 wins from 9 runners, 44%) runs GOLD LINK
WEIGHTWATCHER: GOLD LINK won off a handicap mark of 120, his rating is now down 7lb to 113.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: PEEJAYBEE trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 310 miles.
1 MAGICALESCAPE (IRE) (80)
BgGetaway(GER)-Chestnut(IRE) 7 12-0
J Ciaran Gethings E Cheek Pieces
T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
O Surprise Syndicate
B Robert Allen
S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
2 KNOCKANORE (IRE) (17)
BgShantou(USA)-Ballyoscar(IRE)
8 11-13
J DylanJohnston (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Ryan Potter, Sellack
O Ms J. Bennett
B Dermot Cunningham
3 GERYVILLE (FR) (41)
BgRailLink-Rosaville(FR) 9 11-12
J Brian Hughes E Blinkers
T Micky Hammond, Middleham
O Mr R. M. Howard
B Thierry Cypres
S Effingham Steel Services Ltd
4 JEFFERY’S CROSS (IRE) (33)
BgFlemensfirth(USA)-GleamingSpire 9 11-12
J Tristan Durrell (3)
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Spectre Racing - Jeffrey’s Cross
B R. McCarthy
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
5 PEEJAYBEE (FR) (20)
ChgBallingarry(IRE)-PlayaduCharmil(FR) 9 11-11
J Sean Bowen
T Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Martin Gowing and Paul Booker
B SCEA Ecurie Brindor & SCEA Du Claux
6 AWAYTHELAD (IRE) (20)
BgGetaway(GER)-JennysJoy(IRE) 8 11-9
J Charlie Deutsch E Visor
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Geri and The Pacemakers
B Padraig Pierce
S Fitzdares
7 GOLD LINK (FR) (31)
BgRailLink-UnedeMontot(FR) 9 11-8
J Rex Dingle
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
O Owners Group 057
B Jean-Francois Lamborot & Edouard Walsh
S Owners Group
TFRHHHII BHA119
FORM041-125 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedafterawindopwithapromisingsecond of5inhandicapchase(9/4)atExeter(24.2f,good)onhisdebutover fences in October However, he took a backward step at Chepstow laterthatmonthandhasbeenabsentsince.
Oct24 Chp 26f HcpC gd-sf 5/14 KingTurgeon (FR) 27l Oct24 Exe 24f HcpC good 2/5 ADefinite Getaway(IRE)13/
May24 Fls 21f Hdl gd-sf 1/14 Patriotik(FR) 3/
TFRHHHII BHA118
FORM4-56213 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinninghurdlerwhoreturnedtothepickofhisform inthatspherewhenopeningchaseaccountingoodstyleatUttoxeter(21/2m,heavy) inDecember Wasn’tinthesameformoverthesameC&D11dayslater,though,and he’llneedtobeslickerinthejumpingdepartmenthere.
Dec24 Utt 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Taras Halls (IRE) 20l
Dec24 Utt 20f HcpC soft 1/8 TarasHalls(IRE) 13l
Nov24 Swl 20f HcpC good 2/10 Jasmin de Grugy(FR) 6l
TFRHHHII BHA117
FORM5312-64
TIMEFORMVIEW Ended a lengthy losing run at Carlisle last March and lost little caste in defeat when runner-up at Perth the following month. Below par both starts so far this season but he would be a seriousplayeroffthisreducedmarkifabletobounceback.
Dec24 Wet 24f HcpC soft 4/7 Rockinastorm (IRE) 18l
Nov24 Wet 24f HcpC good 6/9 Itso Fury (IRE) 18l Apr24 Per 23f HcpC soft 2/6 Chasing Fire 3l
TFRHHHHI BHA117 FORM2221/2-3
TIMEFORMVIEWTookhisformupanotchwhengainingafirstwinoverfencesin 14-runner handicap at Haydock in April 2023. Shaped as though all his ability remainsintactwhenthirdbackfrom19monthsoffatWindsor(24.2f,goodtosoft) andhe’sofstronginterestherewiththatrununderhisbelt.
Dec24 Wdr 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/5 Ballycamus (IRE) 3
May23 Lud 23f HcpC good 2/2 Shearer(IRE)
Apr23 Hay 25f HcpC gd-sf 1/14 FrenchyduLarge(FR)
TFRHHHII BHA116
FORM6-41324 C D
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful3timesoverhurdlesandnotchedsecondwininthis sphere when accounting for 6 rivals at Perth (2 1/2m, soft) in September Held form well since (still bang there when making a mistake 3 out at Leicester last time)andhe’saplausibleeach-waycandidate
Dec24 Lei 22f HcpC soft 4/5 Superbolt (IRE) 16l Nov24 Cat 19f HcpC good 2/5 Duke ofLuckley(IRE) 7l Oct24 Car 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/15 The FlierBegley(IRE) 61/2l
TFRHHHII BHA114
FORM1P0-34P
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner last winter and encouraging start over fenceswhenthirdof11atLingfield(21/2m,good)inNovember Hasfailedtobuild onthatin2subsequentstartsbutperhapsthecombinationofthisstepupintrip, reducedmarkandthefirst-timevisorwillmakeacollectivedifference.
Dec24 Lei 20f HcpC soft P/8 HunterLegend (FR)Dec24 Swl 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/10 Theformismighty 15l Nov24 Lin 20f HcpC good 3/11 Hurlerontheditch (IRE) 5l
TFRHIIII BHA113
FORM13P-6P6
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in 2023 but now finds himself with a fair bit to prove having struggled all 3 starts since returning fromabreakOctober
Dec24 Wcn 20f HcpC gd-sf 6/9 KingArise (IRE) 43l Nov24 Wet 24f HcpC good P/9 Itso Fury (IRE)Oct24 Mkt 21f HcpC good 6/6 Hidden Depths (IRE) 16l
8 JUSTLOOSE CHANGE (GB) (27)
GrgYorgunnabelucky(USA)-Ovilia(IRE)
8 11-7
J David Noonan E Cheek Pieces
T Nicky Martin, Minehead
O Bradley Partnership
B Mickley Stud, D McCain & D & F Lockwood
9 ROCK DANSE (FR) (29)
BgKapRock(FR)-MagicDanse(FR)
J Jack Hogan (3)
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
8 11-5
O Don’t Tell The Missus Partnership
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Luy
S Bresbet
10 EYED (GB) (30)
BgKayfTara-OneGulp
8 11-4
J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap
T Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
O Mr Martin Hughes
B R. J. McAlpine
S Old Oak Holdings Ltd
11 CHOSENTEMPLAR (IRE) (30)
BgWellChosen-KilganeyMaid(IRE) 7 11-3
J Richie McLernon
T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
O Mr Mark E. Smith
B Seamus Cooney
S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
12 GIOVANNI CHANGE (FR) (22)
GrgFrenchFifteen(FR)-AskForRain 10 11-0
J Jamie Hamilton
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O Readers &Wiggy, The 8 Amigos &J Burns
B Sarl Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville
S Mark Walford Racing
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
TFRHHIII BHA112
FORM4-U412P D
TIMEFORMVIEWTwiceawinneroverhurdlesandmuchimprovedinthissphere when rallying for success in novices’ handicap at Huntingdon (23.6f, good) in November However,hehasproveddisappointingbothstartssince,particularly whenpulledupatHerefordlasttime.Cheekpiecesapplied.
Dec24 Her 25f HcpC gd-sf P/7 Muskoka (IRE)Nov24 Cat 25f HcpC good 2/3 Presentandcounting (IRE) 18l Nov24 Hun 23f HcpC good 1/6 FinnLough(IRE) 1l
TFRHHHII BHA110
FORM2146F-5
TIMEFORM VIEW Point scorer who struck at the third time of asking over hurdlesinaHexhammaideninDecember2023.Norealimpactin4subsequent startsbutheshouldatleastcomeonforhisreappearance/chasedebutspinat FfosLaswherehewasreturningfroma10-monthabsence.
Dec24 Fls 21f HcpC heavy 5/9 Karuma Grey (GER) 25l Feb24 Exe 23f HcpH heavy F/8 StrikingAPose (IRE)Feb24 San 19f HcpH gd-sf 6/10 Jingko Blue (FR) 24l
TFRHHHHH BHA109
FORM24-421F C
TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdler/chaserforPaulWebberandconfirmedstable debutpromisewhenoffthemarkinthissphereover21.4fatthiscourseon his penultimate start. Got no furtherthan the first fence at Lingfield since butwillbeadangertoallgrantedaclearroundhere.
Dec24 Lin 23f HcpC soft F/9 Aworkinprogress (IRE)Nov24 Mkt 21f HcpC good 1/10 Zmiinyi(IRE) 71/2l Oct24 Wcn 20f HcpC good 2/12 Camino Rocio (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA108
FORM511P3-5 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner in Ireland and made a successful hurdling/stable debut in 6-runner novice hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) last January Showed aptitude for chasing on debut in thissphereatLudlowandimprovementcouldbeforthcoming.
Dec24 Lud 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/11 Moodofthemoment (IRE)19l
Mar24 Nwc 20f Hdl heavy 3/5 Esprit du Potier(FR) 29l
Jan24 Don 24f Hdl good P/10 Kerryhill (IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA105
FORM3PP053 C
TIMEFORMVIEW Four-time hurdleswinnerwho posted his best effort fora while whenthird in a 9-runnerhandicap here (27.6f, goodto soft) last month. It was still some way short of his best form, though, and othersmakemoreappealfromawinstandpoint.
Dec24 Mkt 27f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 O’Connell (IRE) 11l Nov24 Mkt 23f HcpH soft 5/7 Supreme Gift (IRE) 28l Aug24 Mkt 23f HcpH good 8/9 HardyBoy(FR) 68l
Visor worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2. Stewards Note:
AWAYTHELAD: Following its run on 28/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Jeffery’s Cross (IRE), 5-1 Eyed (GB), 8-1 Knockanore (IRE), 10-1 Magical Escape (IRE), Peejaybee (FR), 11-1 Geryville (FR), 12-1 Awaythelad (IRE), 14-1 Rock Danse (FR), 16-1 Giovanni Change (FR), 18-1 Chosen Templar (IRE), 28-1 Just Loose Change (GB), 40-1 Gold Link (FR)
Save for his early exit last time, EYED has made a very positive start for this yard and a 9lb rise for his breakthrough success over fences here in November may not be enough to stop him. Jeffery’s Cross put in a decent shift back from a lengthy absence at Windsor and he is greatly respected, while Geryville andAwaythelad have both edged down to attractive marks and will be dangerous ifon-song.