TODAY’S RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Chief Steward
Louise Moore
Stewards’ Panel Chair
Peter Crafts
Trainee Stewards Panel Chair
Charlie Proctor
Steward
Greg Pearson
Assistant Steward
Katie Dowson
Raceday Assistant
Ali Galliers-Pratt
Starters
Ryan Colley, Russell Garritty
Judge
David Hicks
Clerk Of The Scales
Claudia Marelli
Veterinary Officer
Jocelyn Habershon-Butcher
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 Wynn, Dr Lawrence, Dr Dickson
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Shaun Mitchell, Karen West, Jo Hardy
Raceday Presenter
Gary Capewell
Commentator
Steven Powell
Betting Ring Manager
Cliff Morrissey
Racecourse & Industry Relations Director
Nadia Powell Chairman
Sue Lucas
Racecourse Directors
Kate Key, Michael Tuck, Lucy Parry,
Helen Connors & Marc Blackford
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, Harry Rhymer
TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.52 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW EBF JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. forfouryrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in any race priorto October 1st, 2024, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 10th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner ofa hurdle race 7lb Of2 hurdle races 10lb Of3 hurdle races 12lb Market Rasen Racecourse will present a memento to the winning ownerand a cash prize will be awared to the stable employee in charge ofthe best turned out horse in this race THE TRUSTEES OFTHE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money forthis race Special Note: Awin in aJuniorNH Hurdlewill not prevent a horse from running in Novices’ Hurdle races during following seasons.Wins outside these races will count as normal. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status, forthe purpose of penalties in future hurdle races and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper 6 entries at £45. - Closed March 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£3756; Second £1878;Third £939; Fourth £470. (PenaltyValue £4901.40)
SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.22 - THE WATCH ON RACING TV MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439 for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 10th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Market Rasen Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £35 - Closed March 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461;Third £730; Fourth £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.52 - THE BETAT racingtv.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5016 to the winning horse The second to receive £2308, the third £1154, the fourth £577 and the fifth £287. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 10th and pay £47 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize will be awared to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 9 entries at £47. - Closed March 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3837; Second £1918; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £239. (PenaltyValue £5016.95)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.22 - THE WATCH RACE REPLAYS AT racingtv.com NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 10th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Market Rasen Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £35. - Closed March 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.57 -THE 100% RACINGTVPROFITS BACKTO RACING HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £55 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lowerwith £44 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Rhino.Bet have generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £55. - Closed March 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£4443; Second £2221;Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (PenaltyValue £5809.10) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.32 - THE GET DAILY TIPS AT racingtv.com MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6601 to the winning horse The second to receive £3037, the third £1518, the fourth £760 and the fifth £378. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £62 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £50 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Market Rasen Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in 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. 8 entries at £62. - Closed March 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5049; Second £2524; Third £1263; Fourth £631; Fifth £315. (Penalty Value £6601.25) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.07 - THE VISIT racingtv.com OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for maiden four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, March 10th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race 14 entries at £20 - Closed March 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner£1669; Second £835;Third £417; Fourth £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
RACECARD EXPLAINED
2 SURE TOUCH (GB) (86)
B g Yeats (IRE) - Liberthine (FR) 8 11-13
J Harry Cobden
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Geegeez.co.uk OM & Partner
B Upton Viva Stud
S Geegeez.co.uk, Motaclan
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
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25Apr Per 20f HcpC soft 1/5 Feu Du Bresil (FR) 5l 6Feb Tnt 23f HcpC good 1/7 Magic Saint (FR) 7l Dec23 Utt 20f HcpC heavy 1/5 Desque de L’Isle (FR) hd
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5.
JOCKEYS
Jockey enlisted to ride the horse.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Horse’s sponsor
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
for four yrs old x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470 (PenaltyValue £4901.40)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Twiston-Davies (15 wins from 88 runners, 17%) runs STAR OF GUITING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs MAD MAXIOS LONGESTTRAVELLER: STAR OF GUITING trained by N Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 174 miles.
1 LUNDI NOIR (FR) (26)
ChgDoctorDino(FR)-ExtraNoire(FR) 11-7
J Stan Sheppard
T Tom Lacey, Woolhope
O Plumbing World
B Guy Cherel
S Plumbing World
2 STAR OFGUITING (IRE) (21)
BrgVadamos(FR)-InnisfreeDawn(IRE)
J Jamie Brace (5)
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O WillyTwiston-Davies
B R. J. Whitford
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
3
MAD MAXIOS (IRE) (21)
BgMaxios-LaPremiereDame(FR) 11-0
J Paul O’Brien E Tongue Strap
T Harry Derham, Newbury
O Mark & Maria Adams
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
S OLBG
4 POPARICH (IRE) (147)
BgSmoothDaddy(USA)-LadyGiselle(IRE) 11-0
J Charlie Maggs (5)
T Jessica Bedi, Yarm
O Hill House Racing Club
B Richard Cavanagh
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
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TIMEFORMVIEW €60,000DoctorDinogeldingoutofabumperwinnerinFrance, half-sistertofairlyuseful17fhurdlewinnerGarsEnNoir Gambled-on11/10,perfectstart inC&Djuvenilemaidenlastmonth,concedingexperiencetoallhisrivalsbutoutmatching themphysicallyandprovingacutabove Looksuseful.
18Feb Mkt 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/8 Wallquatari(FR) 4l
TFRHHHII BHA112 FORM04123 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinninghurdlingdebutinasimilarraceatExeter inDecemberandhasbetteredthatformindefeatunderapenaltyatNewbury andHereford,findinglessthanlookedlikelylasttime.Looksvulnerabletolikely improverLundiNoirhere.
23Feb Her 16f Hdl soft 3/5 Le Soleil Reve (FR)
TFRHHHII BHAFORM4
TIMEFORMVIEWMaxiosgeldingfromthefamilyofsmarthurdler/usefulchaser (stays 2 1/2m) Le Patriote Attracted some support but held back by inexperience when well held on debut at Hereford (Star of Guiting clear in third) 3 weeks ago Needstoleavethatbehindnowtonguetied.
23Feb Her 16f Hdl soft 4/5 Le Soleil Reve (FR) 24l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM62
TIMEFORMVIEWShapedabitbetterthanfirsttimeupgivenamore patientridebackatSedgefieldinOctober Plentymoreneededagainst thepenalisedwinners.
Oct24 Seg 16f Hdl good 2/5 Continuance 19l Oct24 Seg 16f Hdl good 6/7 ModelApproach (IRE) 44l
2024: EXCELERO (FR) 4 11 0 David Noonan 4-11 (MrsJaneWilliams) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 4-9 Lundi Noir (FR), 3-1 Star of Guiting (IRE), 20-1 Mad Maxios (IRE), 40-1 Popa Rich (IRE)
LUNDI NOIR looked a useful prospect when easily taking a C&D maiden last month and can defy a penalty from the other previous winner Star of Guiting.
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THE WATCH ON RACING TV MAIDEN HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (35 wins from 188 runners, 19%) runs JOINING FORCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (3 wins from 30 runners, 10%) runs GROOVY BLUE LONGESTTRAVELLERS: JOINING FORCE trained by F O’Brien, MIKIMOTO & HUNG JURY trained by M Keighley, all Cheltenham, 174 miles.
1 AWAYFORTHE NIGHT(IRE) (29)
BgGetaway(GER)-InchiquinHigh(IRE) 6 11-7
J KielanWoods
T Alex Hales, Edgecote
O Miss P. Morris
B M. G. Ronayne
S Winwood Construction UK Ltd
2 ELRAYO (GB) (88)
BgJackHobbs-VikingQueen 5 11-7
J Bryan Carver
T BillyAprahamian, Towcester
O The Jack, Queen, and King Syndicate
B Paul Webber Racing & Overbury Stallions
S Fairfax & Favor Ltd
3 GROOVYBLUE (GB) (29)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-MissIzzy(IRE) 6 11-7
J BenJones
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Dan Donoghue & Hilary Pridham
B Mr Richard Egan
S Fitzdares
4 HUNGJURY(IRE) (22)
BgCourtCave(IRE)-MooneysValley(IRE) 10 11-7
J Freddie Keighley(10) E Cheek Pieces
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O Martin Keighley Racing Club
B William Flood
S FBC Manby Bowdler
5 JOINING FORCE (IRE) (130)
BgWorkforce-GayeFlora 6 11-7
J Liam Harrison
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Roy & Sally Green
B Mrs B. Cloney
S BresBet
6
MIKIMOTO (GB) (95)
BgScorpion(IRE)-KeshiPearl
6 11-7
J James Best E Visor
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O Harry Redknapp & Karen Salters
B W. P. Jenks
S FBC Manby Bowdler
7 TAYMOUNT(GB) (105)
BgMilan-MissBallantyne
J Alice Stevens (3)
T BillyAprahamian, Towcester
O Pury Racing
B Little Lodge Farm
S Fairfax & Favor Ltd
5 11-7
TFRHHHII BHAFORM306
TIMEFORMVIEWWentbackwardsfromencouragingbumperdebut atWindsorinJanuaryandwas neverreallya factorsent hurdling at Wincanton(15.2f).Uppedmarkedlyintrip 15Feb Wcn 15f Hdl soft 6/14 The Sainted Canary (IRE)19l 19Jan Wdr 16f NHF soft 7/10 Idaho Sun (IRE) 17l Dec24 Mkt 16f
TFRHHHII BHAFORM0-3P
TIMEFORMVIEWSeventhof12inaDoncasterbumperforPaulWebberinJanuary2024 Positivestartsenthurdlingforanewyardafter9monthsoffwhenthirdatHuntingdonbutfailed badlytorepeatthateffortatNewburyinDecember Upintrip
Dec24 Nby 16f Hdl soft P/11 King Califet (IRE)Nov24 Hun 15f Hdl good 3/11 Kally des Bruyeres (FR) 11/2l Jan24 Don 16f NHF good 7/12 Les’s DestinyStar(IRE) 14l
TFRHHHHI BHA109 FORM0-16P3
TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldinNewburybumperforEmmaLavellebutadifferent propositionfornewstablewhenwinningasimilarraceatFontwelllastMay.Low-key startoverhurdlesbuthadabreathingopandshowedabitmorewhenthirdof4at Ascotlastmonth,albeitinaslowly-runrace
15Feb Asc 19f Hdl good 3/4 First Confession (IRE) 14l Dec24 Don 19f Hdl gd-sf P/5 Jus de Citron (FR)Nov24 Kmp 16f Hdl gd-sf 6/11 Miami Magic (IRE) 28l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1-34055 D
TIMEFORM VIEW €24,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Dam unraced half-sisterto smart hurdler/high-class chaser(stayed 25f) Champion Court (by Court Cave). Multiple winning pointer who shaped like a stayer when fifthof12atChepstowlastmonth.Mayneedmoretime.
22Feb Chp 19f Hdl soft 5/12 Kapal Layar(IRE) 20l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM42-36
TIMEFORMVIEW£42,0005-y-o,Workforcegelding.Damunracedhalf-sistertouseful hurdler(stayed23/4m)CouleurFrance Runner-uponsecondof2startsinIrishpointsand fairstarttoRulescareerwhenthirdinaChepstowbumperinOctoberAlsoshowedabilityon hurdlesbowandthistripsuretosuit.
Nov24 Chp 16f Hdl good 6/9 Royal Infantry(IRE) 14l Oct24 Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 3/9 Moneygarrow (IRE) 91/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA106 FORM1/22-4PP
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonlystartinbumpersforHenryDaly.Promiseoverhurdles fornewyard,runner-upfirst2startsandpossiblyneededtherunafter10monthsoffwhen fourthinaStratfordmaiden(22f)inOctober Subsequenthandicapeffortsdisappointingbut he’sbackinclassineasierrace Visored.
Dec24 Her 25f HcpH gd-sf P/10 GustosoNov24 Chl 21f HcpH good P/10 Hamsiyann (IRE)Oct24 Str 22f Hdl heavy 4/7 SilverThorn 11l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM451
TIMEFORMVIEWMilangelding.Brothertofairlyusefulhurdlerwinner/chaser CharlesRitz.OffthemarkinpointsatthirdattemptinDecemberandstartsout ataveryrealisticlevel.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
8 LADYFORTUNE (IRE) (24)
GrmSoldierofFortune(IRE)-Topless(IRE) 5 11-0
J Tom Broughton (5) E Tongue Strap
T Max Comley, Naunton
O BDRSyndicates
B Pat & Eddie Barry
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024:THEFORMISMIGHTY7 11 7 HarrySkelton 8-11 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Groovy Blue (GB), 7-2 Mikimoto (GB), 5-1Joining Force (IRE), 8-1 El Rayo (GB), 9-1 HungJury (IRE), 10-1 Taymount (GB), 14-1 Away For The Night (IRE), 300-1 Lady Fortune (IRE)
JOINING FORCE promises to relish this step up in trip and with the scope to do better over hurdles given the promise of his bumper run, he could be the answer to what is an open race Groovy Blue and Mikimoto have achieved the most of these over obstacles and look the main threats.
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3837, 2nd £1918, 3rd £960, 4th £480, 5th £239 (PenaltyValue £5016.95)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerriero (13 wins from 69 runners, 19%) runsTOO COOLFORSHRULE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): A Honeyball (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs SMARTCASUAL WEIGHTWATCHER: PITTSBURG won off a handicap mark of 87, his rating is now down 7lb to 80 LONGESTTRAVELLER: SMARTCASUALtrained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 262 miles.
1 BOLDJURY(IRE) (32)
BgJukeboxJury(IRE)-Kalema(GER) 5 12-0
J Brian Hughes
T Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea
O MrA. Barker
B M. Cave & S. Lanigan O’Keeffe
2 BALLYWOOD (FR) (26)
BgBallingarry(IRE)-MissHollywood(FR) 11 11-8
J TabithaWorsley(3) E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Georgie Howell, TenburyWells
O Ms G. Howell
B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Lafeu
S NDS Equine Nutrition
3 MUTUALRESPECT(IRE) (90)
BgValirann(FR)-ByHeavens(IRE) 9 11-8
J SamTwiston-Davies E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T BillyAprahamian, Towcester
O Hip Flask Racing (MR)
B J. F. Mernagh
S Fairfax & Favor Ltd
4 TOO COOLFORSHRULE (IRE) (32)
BgWatar(IRE)-ShruleGirl(IRE) 6 11-0
J HenryBrooke
T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O Myddelton Family
B MrJames Cosgrave
S Swansway
5 SMARTCASUAL(GB) (9)
BgBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-RouquineSauvage 7 10-12
J Richie McLernon E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Mrs Rachael Honeyball
S geegeez.co.uk
6 PITTSBURG (IRE) (4)
BgSageburg(IRE)-ConstantApproach(IRE) 9 10-8
J ConorRing E Tongue Strap
T Ryan Potter, Sellack
O Mr Nick Price
B John Fitzgerald
TFRHHHII BHA100 FORM4F-36r0
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on the last of his 3 starts in Irish points and showedabitonhurdlingdebutatUttoxeterinDecember Ranoutnexttime andwellbeatenatWetherbylatest.Quicklyswitchestochasing.
12Feb Wet 19f Hdl soft 7/10 Wendigo (FR) 38l 16Jan Nwc 16f Hdl gd-sf O/9 Broderick (IRE)Dec24 Utt 15f Hdl soft 6/14 Give MeABoom (IRE) 93/4
TFRHHHII BHA94
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18Feb Mkt 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/5 Captain
Dec24 War 16f HcpC soft 4/10 Ideallko (FR)
Dec24 Mkt 19f HcpC soft 2/8 Caro des Flos (FR)
TFRHHHII BHA94
FORM3-01124 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back handicaps at Worcester and Bangorintheautumnbutgoodrunofformcametoanendwhenlastseen at Plumpton at Christmas. Still on aworkable mark ifhe can get back on theupafter3monthsaway.
Dec24 Plm 19f HcpC gd-sf 4/6 I ShutThat d’Or(FR) 28l
Nov24 Seg 16f HcpC good 2/6 Clean Getaway(IRE) 5l
Oct24 Bgr 17f HcpC soft 1/9 DromlacJury(IRE) 13/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA86
FORMP2-P000
TIMEFORMVIEWLittleshowinnovice/maidenhurdlesbutswitches straight to fences for handicap debut and no surprise if he were capableofbetterforyardwhichisanup-and-comingforce.
12Feb Wet 19f Hdl soft 8/10 Wendigo (FR) 39l 21Jan Lei 15f Hdl heavy 8/8 Pleasington (IRE) 43l Dec24 Utt 15f Hdl soft 12/14 Give MeABoom (IRE) 32l
TFRHHHHH BHA84
FORM2-33232 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong in the betting and kept up his run of placings as he finished second of5 at Leicester(2m) lastweek, still a maiden but looking more straightforward in first-time cheekpieces. Thiscouldbethedayhisluckchanges.
7Mar Lei 15f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 You SayNothing (IRE) 33/4l 27Jan Plm 16f HcpC soft 3/6 Miss Fedora (IRE) 16l Dec24 Lin 16f HcpC soft 2/7 Bobbi’s Beauty (IRE) 6l
TFRHHIII BHA80
FORM305355 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWLosingrunismountingup(lastvictorycame14startsago overC&DinJuly)andhe’sdisappointedatHuntingdonthelasttwice.
12Mar Hun 19f HcpC good 5/7 Stardhem (IRE) 40l 20Feb Hun 19f HcpC gd-sf 5/9 Stardhem (IRE) 27l 6Feb Hun 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/12 GingerJonny(IRE) 10l
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: BRICKADANK (IRE) 8 10 3 Brian Hughes 17-2 (MickyHammond) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Smart Casual (GB), 4-1 Mutual Respect (IRE), 11-2 Ballywood (FR), 6-1Too Cool Forshrule (IRE), 10-1 Bold Jury (IRE), 12-1 Pittsburg (IRE)
SMART CASUAL ran well in first-time cheekpieces at Leicester last week and could finally open his account if the headgear works as well again. An improved showing from Too Cool Forshrule now chasing for his burgeoning yard could be on the cards, while veteran Ballywood should give his running here once more.
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Lacey (7 wins from 40 runners, 18%) runs LET’S SAILAWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Sowersby (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs RED TRAIL LONGESTTRAVELLER: LET’S SAILAWAY trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 172 miles.
1 SEEK HIMTHERE (IRE) (15)
BgElusivePimpernel(USA)-IsntDatRight(IRE) 6 12-0
J Jack Quinlan
T Ben Case, Banbury
O Lovell Okninski Walsh
B Donal McLoughlin
S David Andrews Construction Limited
2 HARDYBUCK (IRE) (74)
BgMountNelson-Peratus(IRE) 7 11-12
J JamesTurner(5)
T Alexander Gibbons, Westbury-on-Severn
O MrAlexander Gibbons
B William Flood
3
REDTRAIL(IRE) (15)
ChmGalileoGold-Tamika(IRE)
6 11-10
J Charlie Maggs (5) E Tongue Strap
T Mike Sowersby, Malton
O MrA. Waite
B MrAndrew Heffernan
S Mike Sowersby Racing
4 LET’S SAILAWAY(GB) (80)
BgSchiaparelli(GER)-SouthernExit 6 11-10
J Stan Sheppard E Cheek Pieces
T Tom Lacey, Woolhope
O Value Racing - Let’s Sail Away
B L. J. Strangman
S Plumbing World
5 GMS PRINCE (GB) (40)
BgKayfTara-Zartwyda(IRE)
10 11-1
J TabithaWorsley(3) E Tongue Strap
T Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon
O Graham Brothers Racing Partnership
B Graham Brothers Racing Partnership
S Grahams Estates Limited
TFRHHHHI BHA99
FORM0-06200
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed something akin to pick of his bumper form when runner-uponthirdstartinmaidenatSouthwell(15.8f)inDecember Yettohitthose heights in handicaps, although hewould havefoundthetrip onthe sharp side at Doncasterlasttimeandhemightyetimproveforthisstepupindistance.
1Mar Don 16f HcpH gd-sf 9/14 Aotano (GER) 14l
24Jan San 19f HcpH soft 8/10 Lord ofAll Saints (FR) 79l Dec24 Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf 2/13 Land ofMoon (FR) 6l
TFRHHHII BHA97
FORMP32326
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a couple of points prior to a better effort when secondof9inhandicaphurdleatFakenham(23.4f,goodtosoft) Well-belowformon finalrunforBarryBannanonNewYears’Day,pulled-upoverfences.He’sbeenfound aweakraceforhisreturntohurdles/stabledebutandmaybounceback.
1Jan Fkn 21f HcpC gd-sf 6/6 One Last Glance 27l Dec24 Fkn 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 StarLegend (IRE) 13/4l Jul24 Wex 25f HcpC soft P Three ByTwo (IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA95
FORM0-P6060
TIMEFORMVIEW Four-timewinnerontheFlatforAndrewMcNamarainIreland butmoremissthanhitoverhurdlesasprovedintwounderwhelmingstartsfornewyard, failingtobeatanotherhorsehome.Triedinfirst-timetonguetiebutisdifficulttofancy onrecentevidence.
1Mar Don 16f HcpH gd-sf 14/14 Aotano (GER) 98l
18Feb Mkt 20f HcpH gd-sf 6/6 Miss Cynthia 43l
Dec24 Crk 16f HcpH yield 10 Robbies Rock 22l
TFRHHHII BHA95
FORM154-500
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofsolestartbetweentheflagsayearago Besteffortofhis 5startsunderRuleswaswhenfourthof13inaUttoxetermaiden(15.7f,heavy)inAprilbut he’s looked unconvincing on two starts in handicaps, shaping no better in first-time cheekpieces(retained)latest.Needsmore.
Dec24 Wet 16f HcpH gd-sf 9/10 MisterSmarty 69l Dec24 Swl 20f HcpH gd-sf 9/16 MissApplejack 33l Oct24 Bgr 16f Hdl soft 5/14 Navajo Indy 27l
TFRHHHHH BHA86
FORM000333
TIMEFORMVIEW Postedanothercreditableeffort(placedonlastthreeoutings) whenthirdof7inhandicaphurdleatMarketRasen(20.6f,goodtosoft,15/2)lastmonth, not ideally placed having been held-up in a modestly-run affair Yard haven’t been amongthewinners,butthislooksadecentopportunity
4Feb Mkt 20f HcpH gd-sf 3/7 Seahouses 31/2l 17Jan Mkt 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/7 Double ObanNov24 Fon 21f HcpH good 3/10 Getoverthathill (IRE) 18l
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: BILLYTHEREALBIGRED 4 10 7TobyWynne 1-3 (OliverGreenall&Josh Guerriero) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Stewards Note:
RED TRAIL: Following its run on 1/3/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Gms Prince (GB), 5-2 Seek Him There (IRE), 7-2 Let’s Sail Away (GB), 6-1 Hardy Buck (IRE), 25-1 Red Trail (IRE)
In a modest affair, GMS PRINCE may prove the most solid option arriving on the back of three creditable placed efforts, and this looks a decent opportunity for him to break his maiden tag while earning a welcome winner for the yard Seek Him There is next best, having offered some promise in novice company, and he could improve back up in trip, while the inconsistent Hardy Buck could feature on stable debut, if on a going day. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GMS PRINCE 2.SEEK HIM THERE (IRE) 3.HARDY BUCK (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
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): J & A O’Neill (17 wins from 108 runners, 16%) runs SPITALFIELD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs SERIOUS CHAT LONGESTTRAVELLER: ITHAKA trained by R Potter, Sellack, 175 miles.
1 SPRINGSAGIRL(IRE) (39)
BmIrishWells(FR)-FlagsFlying(IRE) 6 12-0
J Daire McConville (7) E Hood
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O A Grand Day Out
B Michael Ryan
S FBC Manby Bowdler
2 WILD SIDE OFLIFE (IRE) (31)
BrgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-QueensWild(IRE) 7 11-12
J DannyMcMenamin E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T LJ Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
O Mr Greenfingers Syndicate
B R. Guiry
3 SERIOUS CHAT(IRE) (89)
ChgDoyen(IRE)-Mathine(FR) 6 11-11
J Brian Hughes E Cheek Pieces
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
O Greyland Ltd
B MrJ. L. Lightfoot
S Greyland Ltd
4 GRANGECLARE DIEGO (IRE) (31)
BgMountNelson-BurkesLady(IRE)
J MrPaddyBarlow(7)
7 11-10
E Tongue Strap
T Jonathan Barlow, Cropwell Bishop
O MrJ. B. Wallwin
B Grangeclare Stud
5 ITHAKA(IRE) (29)
BgLibranno-TarasChoice
9 11-8
J ConorRing E Tongue Strap
T Ryan Potter, Sellack
O K P Marsh Plastering & Interiors Ltd
B Maurice Stack
6
SPITALFIELD (IRE) (51)
BgMahler-HollygroveBonnie(IRE) 7 11-8
J Jonjo O’NeillJr T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mrs Mairead Liston
B J. Conroy
S Wasdell Group
7 GEORDIE NIGHT(GB) (26)
J Tom Broughton (5)
T Nick Kent, Brigg
O MMG Racing
B R. J. & S. A. Carter
S Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd
FIFTH RACE
TFRHHHHI BHA110
FORM0-U1612
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumperwinnerwhobaggedhersecondvictoryoverhurdles when seeing off 6 rivals in a Ludlow novice (soft) in December Progressed on handicapdebutwhensecondoverthesameC&Dlastmonth,onlynarrowlydenied. She’sgoingtherightwayandshouldgowellagainnowuppedintrip 5Feb Lud 21f HcpH gd-sf 2/8 LookingAsYouAre hd Dec24 Lud 21f Hdl gd-sf 1/7 OfCourseYouCan 13/4l Nov24 Nby 20f Hdl gd-sf 6/6 The NewLion 21l
TFRHHHII BHA108
FORM2U24-F4
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerofferedpromiseinnovicehurdlesbutpossibly hasn’tbeentheeasiesttotrain,withnotableabsencesbetweenruns.Latesteffortcame after11weeksoffwhenfourthof5inhandicapchaseatNewcastle,notfindingmuch. Revertstohurdlingwithtonguetie/cheekpiecesapplied.
13Feb Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/5 Yealand (IRE) 20l Nov24 Mus 23f HcpC gd-sf F/8 Cardamon Hill (IRE)Apr24 Swl 24f HcpH heavy 4/6 Innisfree Lass (IRE) 35l
TFRHHHHI BHA107
FORM521612
TIMEFORM VIEW WinnerofaweakraceatWetherby(21/2m,good)inNovember,but failedtokeepstraightunderpressurewhensecondinfirst-timecheekpiecesthefollowingmonth (Catterick,19.3f)wheneasilybeatenbyWiseEagle.Returnsfromshortbreakafterwindsurgerywith achanceifstayingthislongertrip
Dec24 Cat 19f Hdl good 2/7 Wise Eagle (IRE) 14l Nov24 Wet 19f Hdl good 1/5 KlaptonBoy(FR) 15l Oct24 Wet 19f Hdl gd-sf 6/13 Bowling Buddy(IRE) 81/4l
TFRHHIII BHA106
FORMU1P-333
TIMEFORMVIEWWon2ofhis8startinpointsandqualifiesforhandicaps following two placed efforts in maiden/novice company, still green when third of 13 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 31 days ago Needstoimproveforthislongerdistanceonhandicapdebut.
13Feb Nwc 20f Hdl gd-sf 3/13 King ofAnswers (IRE) 25l 21Jan Lei 20f Hdl heavy 3/6 Kepler’s Law 38l
TFRHHHII BHA104
FORM315130 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual handicap hurdlewinneroverthewinter(once overC&D) and far from disgraced in hat-trick bid at this venue when unsuited by emphasis on speed.Paidthepriceforfailingtosettlewhenuppedinclasslatest,thoughstillshaping asifingoodform.Onetoconsiderbackatthistrack.
15Feb Asc 23f HcpH good 8/17 Samuel Spade (GER) 47l 17Jan Mkt 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/9 Belvedere Blast (IRE) 21/2l Dec24 Utt 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/14 JustChasingMay 43/4
TFRHHHII BHA104
FORM4-10F04
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatFfosLas(23.9f)inMaybuthasprovedhitandmisssince, though on a going daywhen fourth of17 in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster(24.4f) inJanuary, avoidedmistakesandtravelledwell,butnotentirelyconvincingwithhisstamina.Notruledoutback aroundasharpertrack.
24Jan Don 24f HcpH gd-sf 4/17 Blue Hop (IRE)
TFRHHHHH BHA95
FORM50-5223 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedonhislastthreeoutings,theformofhispenultimate secondhasworkedoutwellwiththeraceproducingmultiplewinners.Notseenthe besteffectfinishingthirdof7(after8weeksoff)overC&Dlastmonth,havingbeen forcedwideintothestraight.Lookswellworthanotherchance.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024:WOODIE FLASH (IRE) 6 11 6 Lewis Saunders 7-2 (OllyMurphy) 8 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Serious Chat (IRE), 7-2 Springs A Girl (IRE), 5-1 Wild Side of Life (IRE), 7-1 Geordie Night (GB), 15-2 Spitalfield (IRE), 25-1 Ithaka (IRE), 28-1 Grangeclare Diego (IRE)
GEORDIE NIGHT boasts some very creditable form at this level and despite not being seen to best effect when third over C&D last month (following an 8-week absence), he looks worth another chance. Springs A Girl is steadily progressive and there may be more improvement to come over this longer trip, while lightly-raced Serious Chat isn’t discounted on first run after a breathing operation.
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for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £12500
Owners Prize Money 1st £5049, 2nd £2524, 3rd £1263, 4th £631, 5th £315. (PenaltyValue £6601.25)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (51 wins from 221 runners, 23%) runs SPACE VOYAGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs SPACE VOYAGE LONGESTTRAVELLER: FLINTARA trained by R Bandey, Kingsclere, 181 miles.
1 SPACEVOYAGE (GB) (17)
BmKayfTara-MaidenVoyage
8 12-2
J Brian Hughes E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Deva Racing SV
B Whitson Bloodstock Limited
S Deva Racing Group
2 LAGONDA(GB) (21)
BmGreatPretender(IRE)-Lagod’Oro 10 11-9
J Shane Quinlan (3)
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O Mrs S. M. Newell
B Mrs S. M. Newell
S Faucets Limited
3 MOONLITPOTTER (GB) (52)
BmPether’sMoon(IRE)-SusiePotter 7 11-2
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
O James &Jean Potter Ltd
B James &Jean Potter
S Potter Group, Potters House
4 GAZETTE BOURGEOISE (FR) (17)
BmSpanishMoon(USA)-Jasmine(FR)
9 11-2
J Jack Quinlan E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Ben Case, Banbury
O Alex Harvey
B Jean-Paul Bannier & Michele Bannier
S David Andrews Construction Limited
5 FLINTARA(GB) (37)
BmKayfTara-Flinders
10 11-2
J HarryBannister E Cheek Pieces
T Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
O Leith Hill Chasers
B Leith Hill Chasers
S Stonecot Business Centres
6 ANOTHER DAYOUT(IRE) (52)
BmOcovango-Earthshan(IRE)
7 11-1
J James Best E Hood
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O Lloyd BaileyJessup & Proctor
B Ms Linda Twomey
S FBC Manby Bowdler
TFRHHHII BHA122
FORM1-56P15 C D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winning hurdler who took a step forward when makinghersecondstartoverfencesawinningoneatHuntingdon(23.6f,heavy) inJanuary NotinthesameformatTauntonlasttime,thoughshecouldbeworth anotherchancewithblinkersapplied.
27Feb Tnt 23f HcpC soft 5/5 Ede’iffs Rock 45l 23Jan Hun 23f HcpC soft 1/8 Ede’iffsRock 8l Dec24 Swl 24f HcpH gd-sf P/8 MrHope Street (IRE) -
TFRHHHHI BHA115
FORMP-32312 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Point/hurdles winner who gained reward for her consistency this season when recording her first chase success at Bangorlastmonth.Againranwellwhensecondinveterans’chaseat Hereford(25.2f,soft)3weeksagoandshe’srespected.
23Feb Her 25f HcpC soft 2/8 Champagnesuperover(IRE)
7Feb Bgr 24f HcpC
TFRHHHII BHA108
FORM412-2P5
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on second of 3 outings over hurdles and shapedwellonchasingdebutwhenedgedoutonthelineatHuntingdon (25.2f, soft) in November Has failed to build on that promise in 2 starts since,butitstillremainsearlydaysforheroverfences.
23Jan Hun 23f HcpC soft 5/8 SpaceVoyage 38l Dec24 Her 25f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Lady Balko (FR)Nov24 Hun 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/6 LiltingVerse (IRE) nose
TFRHHHHH BHA108
FORMP24142
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who opened her chase account when takingadvantageofreducedmarkatFakenhamonNewYear’sDay.Hasrun creditablybothstartssince,secondof5atTaunton(23f,soft)17daysago,so she’samajorplayerinhercurrentform.
27Feb Tnt 23f HcpC soft 2/5 Ede’iffs Rock 71/2
19Jan Fkn 21f HcpC good 4/11 Telepathique 12l 1Jan Fkn 21f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 MicksJet(IRE) 12l
TFRHHIII BHA108
FORM1222-P4
TIMEFORMVIEWTookwelltochasinglastseason,winningatFontwell(26f) beforerunner-upnext3starts.Afteranother7weeksofffromherreturnover hurdles,stilllookedrustywhenfourthof8atBangor(24.1f,heavy)lastmonth. Hashadwindopsincewithcheekpiecesadded.
7Feb Bgr 24f HcpC soft 4/8 Lagonda 19l Dec24 Fls 23f HcpH heavy P/5 Jalisco Star(IRE)Apr24 Chl 25f HcpC good 2/9 La Renommee (FR) 11/2l
TFRHHIII BHA107
FORM52T114 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Having a second try over fences, won at Huntingdon (23.6f,good)inMaybutrefusedtoraceinNovember However,refittedwitha hood she bounced back with victories at Ludlow and Wincanton, though producedalessereffortlasttime.Capableifonagoingday.
23Jan Hun 23f HcpC soft 4/8 SpaceVoyage 22l Dec24 Wcn 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 MightyMoth(IRE) nk Nov24 Lud 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 Blackacre 18l
DECLAREDRUNNERS6 2024:PHILLAPASUE(IRE)9119KielanWoods10-3(DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson)4ran Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5 Stewards Note:
SPACE VOYAGE: Following its run on 27/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Lagonda (GB), 7-2 Space Voyage (GB), 5-1 Gazette Bourgeoise (FR), 11-2 Moonlit Potter (GB), 6-1 Another Day Out (IRE), 9-1 Flintara (GB)
GAZETTE BOURGEOISE recorded a first success over fences in clear-cut fashion at Fakenham to start the year and has run well both subsequent outings, so she is taken to score again from what remains a workable mark based on old form. Lagonda also arrives in good heart and is feared most, ahead of Space Voyage.
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5) (Category3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4000
Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Twiston-Davies (15 wins from 88 runners, 17%) runs SHABALKO D’HERM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Keighley (1 win from 8 runners, 12%) runs OSTERBERG LONGESTTRAVELLER: KNOWN WARRIOR trained by R Bandey, Kingsclere, 181 miles.
1 CONSTANTINIAN (IRE) (59)
BgOrderofStGeorge(IRE)-TrinityRainbow(IRE) 5 11-6
J BenJones E Tongue Strap
T Oliver Signy, Lambourn
O The St George &the Dragon Partnership
B Richard & Martin O’Keeffe
Oliver Signy Racing LLP
2 KNOWNWARRIOR (FR) (98)
BgKaraktar(IRE)-Burma(FR) 5
J HarryBannister
T Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
O Knr Racing
B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau
S Tote
3 OSTERBERG (IRE) (103)
J Freddie Keighley(10)
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 15
B MalachyTravers
S FBC Manby Bowdler
4 SHABALKO D’HERM (FR) (162)
BorBrgBalko(FR)-ShamayaRosaires(FR)
5 11-6
J SamTwiston-Davies E Hood
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Babbitt Racing
B E.A.R.L Ecurie de L’Herminet
S Bottlegreen
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM3
TIMEFORMVIEW OrderofStGeorgegeldingwhoofferedplentytoworkon whenthirdof12inWincantonbumperondebut.Tonguetieaddednow.Lookssure togowell.
TFRHHIII BHAFORMP-P4
TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brotherto fairhurdler/chase winnerJouster Dam, French bumper winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stays21f)CutTheMustard.FourthoncompletedstartinIrishpoints (Dec2024).HashadwindopaheadofRulesdebut.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHIII BHAFORM06
TIMEFORMVIEW Comfortablyheld in bumpers at Cheltenham and Southwelltowardstheendof2024
Dec24 Swl 15f NHF gd-sf 6/9 One Knight (IRE) 38l Oct24 Chl 16f NHF good 12/14 Block Rockin Beats (IRE) 16l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM1
TIMEFORMVIEW£140,000purchaseaftereasilywinninganIrishpoint inOctober HoodedforRulesdebut.Getsthevote.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Hood worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Shabalko d’Herm (FR), 5-4 Constantinian (IRE), 16-1 Known Warrior(FR), 20-1 Osterberg (IRE)
SHABALKO D’HERM cost plenty after easily winning a point and is taken to see off Wincanton-third Constantinian in what will likely develop into a straight fight between the pair
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
16Jan Wcn 15f NHF gd-sf 3/12 BossmanJack 3l
HBLB Prize Money
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