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T TODAY’S TURE RACE FEATURE
Today’s feature race is the bet365 Scottish Champion Chase with 12 set to contest the For The Bowes-Lyon Scot sh Trophy The Nicky Richards-trained The Kalooki Kid will be aiming to make it back-to-back wins having won ma comfortably at Doncaster back in December. Current top course trainer Lucinda Russell has two entries in a bid cember rrent top Lu to extend her lead at the top of the championship table The two chances she has in this race come in the form tend chance of Corrigeen Rock and Traprain Law. David Killahena & Graeme McPherson have enjoyed recent success and he they’re hoping to continue that form with Marble Sands looking to make a mark here. k
JOCKEYS H TO WATCH
FREDDIE GINGELL has been in superb form of late. He has ed rides are Nardaran in the opener before Afadil in and he’ll have two chances to add to that His booked Narda ed a fine recent spell is JAMES BOWEN who’s strike rate sits the following race. Another to have enjoyed JAM ight He’s set for three rides and they are on board Static (1.42), Kansas City at 15% for the past fortnight. o Star (2.50) and Intense Approach (3.22) Top course jockey Alan Doyle has four chances to put a gap D between him and Craig Nichol at the top of the leaderboard. he
TRAINERS TO WATCH
had a 27% strike rate for the past two weeks
As always, LUCINDA RUSSELL will be looking to make an impact here She’s currently enjoying a fine spell with seven winners in the past fortnight. Her nearest challenger on the leaderboard, that has runners today, comes from REBECCA MENZIES who has two chances to cut the deficit. She is set to run Joecooker (3.22) and Boomslang (3.57) FERGAL O’BRIEN is another to have had some recent success and he’s sending just the one runner and that is No No Fizz in the final race of the day.
RACE DESCRIPTIONS
1:42 THE BET365 SCOTTISH TRIUMPH HURDLE RACE
2:50
2.17 THE BET365 SCOTTISH COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
THE BET365 SCOTTISH CHAMPION CHASE
3.22 THE BET365 SCOTTISH STAYERS’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE
3.57 THE BET BOOST AT BET365 HANDICAP CHASE
4.27 THE BET365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
Juvenile races are designed to allow the younger horses to gain valuable experience by racing against each other before taking on their older, more battle-hardened rivals Initially, every runner in this two mile hurdle race is allotted 11st (fillies 10st 6lb), before previous winners are given a penalty dependant on the class of race which they won – 3lb for a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race or 5lb for a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race.
This is a two mile handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 145. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.
This is a two miles and four and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap
Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October. This particular three mile novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged five-years-old and upwards.
This is a two miles and seven and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 135. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.
This two miles handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 110. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st 2lb so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage
TIMEFORM
Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Sponsor: Johnnie Delta Racing
STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED
Selected to win the race
Good chance of being placed.
B g Indian Ridge - Pescara (IRE)
Breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
Can be given little or no chance
1. PICK YOUR WINNER!
HOW TO READ THE RACECARD
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars. Form: 3200
(1 1/2m) in
By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
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The bet365 Scottish Cheltenham Trials:
Saturday's History of Runners
The bet365 Scottish Champion Chase
Won in 2020 by Greanateen who won both the Grade 1 bet365 Celebration Chase and Grade 1 Tingle Creek Chase in 2021. Also won in 2017 by San Benedeto before landing a Grade 1 at Aintree in the same year.
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The bet365 Scottish Triumph Hurdle
The bet365 Handicap Steeple Chase
This year’s Scottish Champion Chase has an increased prize pot of £100,000, after performing as one of the UK’s best two and a half mile handicap races in 2024.
The bet365 Scottish County Hurdle
The bet365 Scottish Stayers' Novices' Hurdle
2018 winner We Have A Dream won a Grade 1 at Aintree same year. Carlito Brigante, 4th in 2010, won the 2011 Coral Cup.
Anglers Crag, who won the bet365 Handicap Chase last year, went on to win the prestigious Eider Chase at Newcastle on his next start and complete a four-timer in the process.
Won in 2017 by subsequent Aintree Grade 1 hero Diego Du Charmil. Also won in 2014 by Clever Cookie, a subsequent Group 2 winner on the Flat! Last year’s third Anna Bunina won Grade 2 Scottish Champion Hurdle on next start.
Corach Rambler, winner of the 2023 Grand National, was 6th in this race in 2021. Won by Seeyouatmidnight in 2014 & 2021 by subsequent Grade 2 winning chaser Threeunderthrufive.
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Race 1 1.42PM
Total prize fund £40000
About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for juvenile four yrs old THE
Owners Prize Money. Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788; Fifth £896; Sixth £448. (Penalty Value £22780) A
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (38 wins from 274 runners, 14%) runs JOHNNY RINGO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs STATIC
Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2016, 2020, 2023 and 2024. The stable runs NARDARAN today. Longest Travellers: LUKER’S TIPPLE trained by A Kinirons & SOLAR DRIVE trained by P Flynn, both Ireland.
1 MAITRE EN SCIENCE (FR) (148) 11 3
Gr g Master’s Spirit (IRE) - Vassileva (FR)
Owner: Barratt Racing
Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury
Breeder: Gousserie Racing
Sponsor: OLBG
Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE hooped sleeves and cap Form: 211 2 wins £26800
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive and useful juvenile over 17f in France, winning 2 of his last 3 starts, with the form of his latest success at Clairefontaine in September having worked out particularly well Sets a good standard on those showings and might have even more to come for new yard. Triumph Hurdle entry. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 133
2
STATIC (FR) (36)
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Electrostatique (FR)
Owner: Mark & Maria Adams
Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Breeder: Mme Marie Merienne , Mr Julien Merienne
Sponsor: Motaclan
11 3
Colours: RED, LIGHT BLUE stars, YELLOW cap, LIGHT BLUE stars Form: R16225 2 wins £20800
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles in France and solid start in Britain, albeit held by East India Dock in Cheltenham Grade 2 and another very impressive winner in the Chepstow Finale the last twice Suspect he’ll need to pull out a bit more to take this Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122
3
HOSAAMM (GB)
(36) 11 0
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Solar Echo (IRE)
Owner: Jimmy Fyffe & Mrs Breda Keatley
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
Breeder: B. V. Sangster
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 21 D 2 wins £10292
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) for Owen Burrows New connections acquired him for 78,000 gns and built on hurdling debut when scoring cosily at Wetherby. Could improve again and a Triumph Hurdle entry well worth considering. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 110
4
JOHNNY RINGO (GB) (31)
B g Twilight Son - Florett (IRE)
Owner: The Outlaws
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Bolton Grange
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
11 0
Colours: PINK, ROYAL BLUE spots, ROYAL BLUE and PINK halved sleeves Form: 21 CD 2 wins £9729
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) and has made a positive start over hurdles in C&D events, successful on New Year’s Day. Will need a lot more to follow up in this grade Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111
5
LUKER’S TIPPLE (IRE) (15)
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - High Regards (IRE)
Owner: Rachra Partnership
Trainer: Andrew Kinirons, Ireland
Breeder: Pat & Eoghan Grogan
11 0
Colours: WHITE, YELLOW chevron, WHITE sleeves, RED stars, RED cap Form: 22
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat who has made an encouraging debut in this sphere, runner-up at Punchestown and Cork. Fair chance he has more to offer Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122 Sean Quinlan
6
MOUTARDE (IRE) (14)
B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Ros Mountain (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Kate Kenyon
Trainer: Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Breeder: Hunting Hill Stud
Sponsor: Sherborne Utilities Ltd
11 0
Colours: MAROON, WHITE hoops, halved sleeves Form: 241616 D 4 wins £20117
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell and has started well over hurdles, scoring at Kempton and Taunton. Stiff task behind some promising ones at Ascot a fortnight ago though and this isn’t much easier. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 114
Paul O’Brien
James Bowen
Brian Hughes
Patrick Wadge
Callum Pritchard
7
NARDARAN (FR) (36)
B g Waldgeist - Narniyn (IRE)
Owner: Martin Broughton & Friends 2
Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Breeder: S.A. Aga Khan
Sponsor: Morson Group
11 0
Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine and sleeves Form: 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Bought for EUR135,000 after showing fair form when third in 1 1/2m newcomers race on his only start for Francis-Henri Graffard and he ran to a similar standard on his hurdling debut for this yard at Kempton over Christmas, looking like he’d come on for it. Cheekpieces go on and will improve Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
8 PLATIN MOON (FR) (31)
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Alsusha (FR)
Owner: Turcan & Dunning
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Mr R. Shaykhutdinov
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
11 0
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Seemed to show fair form when third in a newcomers race at Clairefontaine on his only Flat start but was too free on his first outing for this yard (EUR32,000) after 5 months off when behind Johnny Ringo here on New Year’s Day. Hood goes on. Hard to fancy. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
9
SOLAR DRIVE (IRE) (109)
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Trimurti (USA)
Owner: Solar Drive Six Syndicate
Trainer: Paul W. Flynn, Ireland
Breeder: Niarchos Family
11 0
Colours: MAROON, large YELLOW spots, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 412 3 wins £18469
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who looks a straightforward sort in this sphere, scoring at Ballinrobe in September before a good second at Punchestown in October Given a break and wouldn’t completely dismiss Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 121
10 ST PANCRAS (GB) (14)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Pilaster
Owner: Andrew & Sarah Wates
Trainer: Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Sponsor: Lawmens Limited
11 0
Colours: NAVY BLUE, GREEN sash, CERISE cap Form: 5 2 wins £10206
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1 3/4m), successful twice in 2024. Gelded and given a breathing operation and ran to just a modest level on hurdling debut at Ascot a fortnight ago, perhaps needing the run more than he looked. Potential there to improve Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingKevin Brogan 2024 WINNER: LIARI (FR) 4 11 5 Harry Cobden 10-11 (Paul Nicholls) 8 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Hood worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Maitre En Science (FR), 6-1 Nardaran (FR), 15-2 Static (FR), 8-1 Luker’s Tipple (IRE), 10-1 Hosaamm (GB), Solar Drive (IRE), 16-1 Moutarde (IRE), 20-1 Johnny Ringo (GB), 33-1 St Pancras (GB), 300-1 Platin Moon (FR)
MAITRE EN SCIENCE very much stands out on Timeform ratings on his efforts in France, the form of his latest success at Clairefontaine in September having worked out particularly well, and he can book his ticket to Cheltenham with victory on his first start for Harry Derham. Hosaamm is the only other runner with an entry in the Triumph Hurdle and is feared with improvement likely. Nardaran, for a yard that has dominated this race, is another key player
Freddie Gingell
Bruce Lynn
Gavin Brouder
Race 2 2.17PM
Total prize fund £30000
About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for four yrs old and upwards THE bet365 SCOTTISH
COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (38 wins from 274 runners, 14%) runs OLD GREGORIAN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs NORMAN FLETCHER
Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2017, 2021 and 2024. The stable runs AFADIL today. Longest Traveller: AFADIL trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 403 miles
1 ALL THE GLORY
(GB) (14)
B m Fame And Glory - Glorybe (GER)
Owner: Coral Racing Club
Trainer: Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Breeder: Mill Farm Stud
Sponsor: Wasdell Group
8 12 0
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars and sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 560116 C D 5 wins £55108
TIMEFORM VIEW Made most of drop in grade when successful over 19.8f here in November and had no trouble defying an 8lb higher mark at Southwell (20.4f, heavy) next time Below best when sixth of 7 in Ascot Grade 2 latest and whilst this is clearly easier, the trip may well be on the sharp side
135
2
NORMAN FLETCHER (GB) (31) 6 11
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Hiho Silver Lining
Owner: Mr M. Stavrou
Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Breeder: Tim Lane
Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited
8
Colours: WHITE, RED seams, WHITE sleeves, RED stars, WHITE cap, RED star Form: 00-213P D 5 wins £25893
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Huntingdon in November before a good third at Doncaster (16.6f) a month later Easy to excuse his Southwell run on New Year’s Day on account of his track position and he appeals as a likely candidate to bounce back.
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 530-155 CD BF 4 wins £43136
TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 bumper winner who doubled his hurdles tally on return at Hexham (16.2f) in October Posted a solid fifth in Greatwood Hurdle next time before filling same spot upped to 20f at Aintree on Boxing Day. Possibilities back down in trip
4
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 126
WELSH CHARGER (IRE)
B g Westerner - Answer Ur Phone (IRE)
Owner: Jones, Spiers & Hartwell
Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Breeder: Mr S. Shanahan
Sponsor: Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
(35) 7 11 5
Colours: ORANGE, GREY triple diamond and diamond on cap Form: 4110-10 C D 5 wins £28286
TIMEFORM VIEW Took his form up a notch last season, winning twice (including here) and further progress after 8 months off when successful at Wetherby (19.7f) in November Didn’t see his race out when seventh of 11 in handicap at Newbury (20.5f) 5 weeks ago and he’s back down in trip now.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 126
5
BALHAMBAR (FR) (31) 6
B g Almanzor (FR) - Moojeh (IRE)
Owner: Dr Paul Kelly and Mr Vernon Taylor
Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury
Breeder: Mr Xavier Moyer & Mme Annabelle Moyer
Sponsor: OLBG
11 1
Colours: WHITE and DARK BLUE (quartered), DARK BLUE and WHITE halved sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 3112-32 D BF 3 wins £12127
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved sent handicapping in this sphere, winning at Ludlow/Bangor in the spring. Looked better than ever upon returning to action, excellent third at Cheltenham prior to finding only one too good at Southwell (15.8f) 31 days ago High on shortlist in refitted cheekpieces
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 122
6
OLD GREGORIAN (GB) (55) 6 11 1
B g Jack Hobbs - Thankyou Very Much
Owner: Mr R. Gibbons
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Robert Gibbons
Sponsor: Edinburgh Real Ale Limited, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE spots and sleeves, RED cap Form: 3P-6112 D 3 wins £14935
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track refitted with a tongue strap this autumn, supplementing his Kelso victory in clear-cut fashion at Wetherby (2m) in November Solid second back at first-named venue a month later and no reason why he won’t give another good account. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122
Benjamin Macey (7)
James Turner (5)
Danny McMenamin
David Noonan
Paul O’Brien
Alan Doyle (5)
7
AFADIL (FR) (31)
B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR)
Owner: Mr P. J. Vogt
Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Breeder: S.A. Aga Khan
Sponsor: Morson Group
6 10 13
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevron, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 4-00456 CD 5 wins £60670
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful from 4lb higher mark in this race 12 months ago and acquitted himself with plenty of credit at Spring Festivals thereafter Has yet to scale same heights in handful of starts this term, but excuses at Southwell last time and better showing anticipated.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 120
8
MACK THE MAN (IRE) (33)
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nifty Nuala (IRE)
Owner: Alexander Family
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Mr Mark Grace, Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
11 10 12
Colours: SCARLET, BLUE sleeves and collar, BLUE cap, GREEN hoop Form: 3-14134 C D 7 wins £76896
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran course winner who responded well to fitting of a visor, gaining a third win of 2024 at Ayr in November Found his run of good form coming to a halt when fourth of 5 in handicap at Haydock (15.6f) 33 days ago though, and others appeal more on balance
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 119
9
MAGHLAAK (GB) (26)
B g Muhaarar - Ghanaati (USA)
Owner: Jimmy Fyffe & Mrs Breda Keatley
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
6 10 9
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap Form: 444113 D BF 5 wins £43635
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat performer who supplemented his Wetherby novice win with a ready handicap debut victory at Catterick under this rider on New Year’s Day. Testing ground/quick turnaround possibly against him when below that level at Ayr next time and he could yet get back on the up Cheekpieces on.
10
RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 116
FREDDY ROBINSON (GB)
B g Adaay (IRE) - Bling Bling (IRE)
Owner: Brian Ellison Racing Club
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade
Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited
(6) 6 10 5
Colours: BLACK and WHITE diamonds Form: 033/1-22 CD 3 wins £20553
TIMEFORM VIEW Had a productive time of it on the Flat last year and continued the good work in this sphere, runner-up over C&D before filling same spot at Sedgefield (16.8f) 6 days ago This is definitely a tougher assignment, but his rider takes off a handy 5lb Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112
11 REWIRED (GB) (14)
Ch g Power - Kekova
Owner: Mr Paul L. Drinkwater
Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle
Breeder: Mr T. G. Roddick
Sponsor: AKV Group Ltd, D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd
7 10 3
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN star, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars and cap Form: 004306 D 7 wins £37634
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2m handicaps at Doncaster and Taunton last winter but has yet to fire for current yard, never involved when sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (15.6f, soft, 66/1) 14 days ago Mark has eased further at least. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 110
12
RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE (GB) (31)7 10 2
Gr g Nathaniel (IRE) - In The Soup (USA)
Owner: Castle Racing, Sinclair & Jardine
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Wadacre Stud
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Colours: ANDERSON TARTAN, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE collar and buttons, LIGHT BLUE and ANDERSON TARTAN qtd cap Form: 223242 2 wins £7748
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful stayer on Flat but hasn’t won since his 3-y-o days Does come here in good order, first start following wind surgery/equipped with blinkers when second of 6 in a C&D handicap 31 days ago Each-way claims up in class Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 109
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9. Visor worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 5, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Afadil (FR), 5-1 Florida Dreams (IRE), 13-2 Balhambar (FR), 9-1 Old Gregorian (GB), Maghlaak (GB), 12-1 Norman Fletcher (GB), 14-1 Ravenscraig Castle (GB), 16-1 All The Glory (GB), Welsh Charger (IRE), 22-1 Freddy Robinson (GB), 33-1 Mack The Man (IRE), Rewired (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
Successful in this race from a 4lb higher mark 12 months ago, AFADIL has yet to fully fire this term, yet had excuses on account of his track position at Southwell 31 days ago, so in an open-looking affair he’s narrowly selected to bounce back. Balhambar is proving most consistent and is a danger in refitted cheekpieces Florida Dreams and Maghlaak are others to consider
two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds) for five yrs old and upwards
THE bet365 SCOTTISH CHAMPION CHASE (FOR THE BOWES-LYON TROPHY) HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £39280; Second £19640; Third £9820; Fourth £4910; Fifth £2450; Sixth £1230; Seventh £610; Eighth £310. (Penalty Value £51440) Weights raised 6lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (38 wins from 274 runners, 14%) runs CORRIGEEN ROCK and TRAPRAIN LAW
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs CORRIGEEN ROCK and TRAPRAIN LAW
Weightwatcher: LIEUTENANT COMMAND won off a handicap mark of 135, his rating is now down 5lb to 130.
Longest Traveller: THE BIG CHAP trained by P Flynn, Ireland.
No Horse Age st lb
1
MINELLA DRAMA (IRE) (55) 10 12 0
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Midsummer Drama (IRE)
Owner: Green Day Racing Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: R. McCarthy Sponsor: Tote
Colours: RED, YELLOW stars, armlets and star on cap Form: 302P-1P CD 8 wins £128134
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who was given a well-judged ride when taking the Old Roan at Aintree in October Ran poorly in the Peterborough Chase since, adding to what is starting to look like a patchy record, but he was a C&D winner on sole previous start here and he’s certainly capable of a bold show. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 150
2 THE BIG CHAP (IRE) (35)
B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Clairin River (IRE)
Owner: Glenmore Goes Racing Syndicate
Trainer: Paul W. Flynn, Ireland
Breeder: Peter Maher
8 11 10
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, PINK star Form: 14103P 7 wins £65685
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Limerick and Gowran during the autumn and ran a fine race to be third in a 19-runner listed handicap at Navan in December However, he checked out rather tamely on his latest start and others look better treated.
3
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 146
MARBLE SANDS (FR) (31)
Gr g Martaline - Sans Rien (FR)
Owner: DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson
Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme
McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Breeder: Mr G. Codre & Mrs A. & K Kepa
9 11 7
Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK Cross of Lorraine, PINK and DARK BLUE diabolo on sleeves, PINK cap, DARK BLUE diamond. Form: P16-132 CD 7 wins £76736
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who scored twice over fences last term and made a winning return in 4-runner listed race at Carlisle in November Has followed that with solid placed efforts in valuable handicaps at Newcastle and Cheltenham, and he is likely to make his presence felt once again. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 143
4
CORRIGEEN ROCK (IRE) (31) 8
B g Westerner - Set In Her Ways (IRE)
Owner: The Caledonian Racing Society
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: J. J. Howlett
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
11 6
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, checked sleeves and cap Form: 1421-6P CD 6 wins £79957
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked better than ever when winning this race off 3lb higher 12 months ago but he has a bit to prove following a couple of very low-key efforts since returning to action in November STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was coughing post-race Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 142
5
ARIZONA CARDINAL (GB) (50)9 11 5
B g Kayf Tara - Mathine (FR)
Owner: Oakman Racing Club
Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Breeder: Mr J. L. Lightfoot
Sponsor: Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK epaulets and armlets, hooped cap Form: P111-P0 D 7 wins £135140
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed the hat-trick when landing the 24-runner Topham Handicap Chase at Aintree last spring. Some way below that level of form in 2 starts so far this season, though, and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere on this occasion. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 141 Ciaran Gethings
6
FIDELIO VALLIS (FR) (36) 10 11 4
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Quora Vallis (FR)
Owner: Mr Jonathan Gregory
Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury
Breeder: Mr Andre Noel Dutertre
Sponsor: OLBG
Colours: PURPLE, PINK stars, LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap Form: 2/241-P6 CD 7 wins £59863
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways when outpointing Corrigeen Rock in C&D handicap last January. Little impact both subsequent starts under an inexperienced amateur but it would be no surprise to see him bounce back in first-time cheekpieces now returned to this course and reunited with Alice Stevens Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 140
Jockey
Brian Hughes
Gavin Brouder (3)
Nick Slatter (3)
Alan Doyle (5)
Alice Stevens (3)
7
SAINT SEGAL (FR) (45)
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR)
Owner: Culverhill Racing Club V
Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant et al
Sponsor: Culverhill Farm Racing
7 11 1
Colours: ORANGE, BLACK Cross of Lorraine Form: 36-4051 D 5 wins £37653
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to win 6-runner handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f) 24 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Relished the switch to front-running tactics that day and while more will be needed up 8lb in this tougher race, he has to enter calculations Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 137
8
TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) (36)
Gr g Martaline - Pina (FR)
Owner: Mr Raymond Anderson Green
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Ra. Green
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
7 11 1
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and star on cap Form: 512-344 5 wins £30114
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed into a useful chaser last term, winning twice and runner-up in a good-quality handicap at the Ayr Scottish Grand National meeting. Promising start to this season when third to Marble Sands at Carlisle but has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent appearances
9 SIR PSYCHO (IRE) (21)
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Open Book
Owner: Martin Broughton & Friends 3
Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury
Breeder: B. Heavey
Sponsor: OLBG
9 10 13
Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine and sleeves Form: U42-F62 4 wins £32795
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful reappearance at Ascot last season and runner-up 3 times since, including on his latest start at Ffos Las (2m) 3 weeks ago Moving back up in trip won’t be an issue but yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Fidelio Vallis Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 135
10 THE KALOOKI KID (GB) (49)
Gr g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wild Blueberry (IRE)
Owner: Eddie Melville & Kenny Haughey
Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Breeder: Hall Farm Stud
Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
7 10 9
Colours: RED, YELLOW stars, YELLOW sleeves, RED armlets, RED cap Form: 1405-21 CD 3 wins £26652
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner last season, including a novice event at this course, and confirmed promise of his reappearance/chase debut second at Ayr when readily going one better in a 19f Doncaster handicap in December 7lb rise fair enough and he should have more to offer in this sphere
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 131
11 LIEUTENANT COMMAND (FR) (48) 11 10 8
Gr g Kendargent (FR) - Maternelle (FR)
Owner: Tynedale Racing Partnership
Trainer: Tim Reed, Hexham
Breeder: J.O. Trading Aps
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE epaulets, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE spots, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: P16/0-P2 3 wins £36080
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles and dual chase winner for Noel Meade in Ireland. Offered little starting out for this yard following a lengthy absence in November and while he stepped up on that when second at Carlisle next time, it remains to be see if he will be in the same form here
Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 130
12 KANSAS CITY STAR (IRE) (14)
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Thegoodwans Sister (IRE)
Owner: Bryan Drew
Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury
Breeder: Larry Mealiffe
Sponsor: OLBG
Danny McMenamin
8 10 8
Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE star, ORANGE sleeves, DARK BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap Form: 1-0601P 3 wins £22365
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces back on when returning to form with a win in 7-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (19f) in November However, he followed that with a poor effort at Ascot a fortnight ago and Fidelio Vallis is presumably the stable No 1.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 130
2024 WINNER: CORRIGEEN ROCK (IRE) 7 10 11 Derek Fox 11-2 (Lucinda Russell) 8 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5, 7, 8, 12.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 9, 11, 12.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 The Kalooki Kid (GB), 5-1 Marble Sands (FR), 11-2 Saint Segal (FR), 10-1 Minella Drama (IRE), 12-1 Fidelio Vallis (FR), 14-1 Corrigeen Rock (IRE), 16-1 Traprain Law (FR), 18-1 Sir Psycho (IRE), 28-1 The Big Chap (IRE), Kansas City Star (IRE), 33-1 Arizona Cardinal (GB), 66-1 Lieutenant Command (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
MARBLE SANDS was no match for Springwell Bay in a valuable Cheltenham handicap on New Year’s Day but there was no disgrace in that and the 9-y-o, who was successful over C&D on his sole previous visit here 12 months ago, is taken to make it 2-2 at this course There should be better to come from The Kalooki Kid and he is a much-respected main danger, while Fidelio Vallis, who looks the pick of the Harry Derham-trained trio, and Saint Segal are others to consider
Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) A
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (38 wins from 274 runners, 14%) runs BOLD LIGHT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs BOLD LIGHT
Longest Traveller: INTENSE APPROACH trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
1 BOLD LIGHT (IRE) (31)
8 11 8
Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Turmoss (FR)
Owner: Mr J Scott
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Mr R. Bryan
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap Form: 2//2-3131 C 2 wins £20846
TIMEFORM VIEW 8-y-o showed much improved form when running out an emphatic winner of 6-runner handicap hurdle at this course (19.8f, soft, 7/2) on New Year’s Day, forging clear Further step up in trip likely to suit and can’t be taken lightly.
2
RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 123
INTENSE APPROACH (GB) (98)
Ch g Jack Hobbs - Intense Tango
Owner: Ms Caroline Ahearn
Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland
Breeder: Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd
6 11 8
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, PURPLE star Form: F21121 D 3 wins £18993
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who was good enough to overcome ongoing jumping issues when landing maiden/novice events late summer Fine second in Persian War at Chepstow before resuming winning ways up in trip at Cheltenham (3m). Has had a nice break since and seems sure to go well
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 133
3 PIGEON HOUSE (IRE) (31)
Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Zaitana (IRE)
Owner: Le Pigeons
Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek
Breeder: Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.
Sponsor: Evolve Business Finance Limited, PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over hurdles (at up to 18.2f) when trained by Jessie Harrington. Has finished runner-up all three outings for current yard and it’s possibly he’ll find at least one too good again upped markedly in trip Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 125
4
JOECOOKER (FR) (52)
B g Masked Marvel - Beauty of Night (FR)
Owner: Mrs A. Dawson
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Ms Caroline Marquet
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
6 11 5
Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE stripe, RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: P/-41631 1 wins £4901
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Wexford bumper on final start for Mary E Doyle in July and has improved appreciably with each run over hurdles, opening his account in 9-runner maiden at Hexham (20.1f) 52 days ago This is obviously tougher but the further step up in trip promises to suit.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 120
5
SMOKERINGINTHEDARK (IRE) (54) 5 11 5
B g Shantou (USA) - Res Ipsa Loquitur (IRE)
Owner: Eddie Melville & Kenny Haughey
Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Breeder: Victor Connolly
Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
Colours: RED, YELLOW stars, YELLOW sleeves, RED armlets, RED cap Form: 21 C 1 wins £3812
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in his only outing in Irish points and showed a good attitude in going one better 4-runner maiden hurdle at this course (19.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 54 days ago The runner-up has franked that form since and he’s open to improvement stepping up in trip Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA RatingDanny
6
GALE MAHLER (IRE) (49) 6 11 1
B m Mahler - Victrix Gale (IRE)
Owner: Mr J. Fyffe
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
Breeder: Mr A. J. Martin
Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 111234 6 wins £46275
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable mare who made it 6 wins on the spin in listed hurdle at Galway (2m) in July. Below par on her last three runs though, seeming not to stay the longer trip when tailed off in listed race at Doncaster last time Usual cheekpieces back on but something to prove at present. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 127
Alan Doyle
James Bowen
Sean Quinlan
Brian Hughes
McMenamin
Craig Nichol
2024 WINNER: OTTIZZINI (IRE) 7 10 12 Sean Quinlan 14-1 (S R B Crawford) 5 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6.
INTENSE APPROCH made his first start at around this trip a winning one at Cheltenham in October and, having had a nice break since, he makes plenty of appeal in his follow-up bid. Smokeringinthedark knuckled down well to hold off a subsequent winner on his Rules debut here in December and is open to plenty of improvement stepping up in trip, while Joecooker is another who promises to be suited by the extra distance and can continue on an upward curve
Race 5 3.57PM
Total prize fund £20000
Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 138yds) for five yrs old and upwards
THE BET BOOST AT bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (38 wins from 185 runners, 21%) runs ONE MORE STROKE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (2 wins from 20 runners, 10%) runs BOOMSLANG
Longest Traveller: NO TIME TO WAIT trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
1 NO TIME TO WAIT (IRE) (92) 7 12 0
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Stephanie Frances (IRE)
Owner: Ms Caroline Ahearn
Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland
Breeder: M. H. Sport Horses
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, PURPLE star Form: 0/314-P4 1 wins £6526
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott and stepped up on yard/chase debut effort when fourth of 6 in maiden at Down Royal (19.9f, good to soft) in November, though didn’t convince with his jumping (fell both starts in points). Tongue strap added for handicap debut. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 132
2
BOOMSLANG (GB)
(31) 8 12 0
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Poisonous (FR)
Owner: Miss Maria D. Myco
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Stephen Kemble Bloodstock & Mrs L Lawson
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, EMERALD GREEN and DARK BLUE hooped sleeves Form: 521211 C D 4 wins £35667
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner in June who has quickly reached a higher level over fences, making it 3 wins from 4 starts in chases when landing handicap at this course (20.3f, soft) on New Year’s Day. Leading contender with better still to come back up in trip Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 132
3
HUBRISKO
(FR) (21) 8 11 12
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Ubriska (FR)
Owner: Normans, Ramsay, Tufnell & Bishop
Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury
Breeder: SCEA De L’Aubay & SC Couetil Elevage
Sponsor: OLBG
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, RED star, armlets and star on cap Form: 2201-00 2 wins £12449
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at best for Willie Mullins, making all in a Killarney maiden (23f, soft) in August 2023. However, after a 15-month absence he hasn’t offered much in 2 starts for current yard this season (over hurdles on first occasion). Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 130
4
BREAKDANCE KID (GB) (63) 7 11 0
Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Pinamar
Owner: Mrs Wilma Duffus
Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Breeder: Cyril Humphris
Sponsor: Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited
Colours: BLACK and YELLOW stripes, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap, BLACK star Form: 155213 D 3 wins £19830
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran away with a Hexham handicap (24.2f) in June and back to winning ways when forging clear for success at Kelso (21.6f) in November Seemed stretched by longer trip at Newcastle (29.9f, good) last time, so he could fare better back down in distance
5
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 118
CAPTAIN QUINT (IRE) (91) 9 10 12
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Vics Miller (IRE)
Owner: Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson
Trainer: Paul Robson, Alnwick
Breeder: Robert B. Hodgins
Colours: PINK, BLACK diamond and armlets, quartered cap Form: 210-665 CD 4 wins £19782
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on when regaining the winning thread at this C&D a year ago when trained by Rose Dobbin. Below that level since, not helped by a mistake 2 out when fifth of 9 at Wetherby (24.2f, good) last time, but he’s now back below his last winning mark. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 116
6
ONE MORE STROKE (IRE) (8) 6 10 9
B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Square Sphere (IRE)
Owner: Mr J. Fyffe
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Mrs Aisling Leer
Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 113-325 2 wins £8441
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 2 of his 3 races over hurdles in 2023/24 and encouragement on first 2 starts over fences this season, runner-up in novices’ handicap at this course (20.3f, good to soft) in December Below-par effort last time, but he’s not ruled out back here. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 113
Alex Harvey (5)
Ross Chapman
Paul O’Brien
Sam Coltherd
Craig Nichol
Brian Hughes
2024 WINNER: ANGLERS CRAG 9 11 1 Henry Brooke 5-4 (Brian Ellison) 9 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5. Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Boomslang (GB), 5-1 No Time To Wait (IRE), 11-2 Breakdance Kid (GB), 7-1 One More Stroke (IRE), 14-1 Captain Quint (IRE), 16-1 Hubrisko (FR)
BOOMSLANG progressed again over fences when scoring at this course to begin the year, value for extra having been in command from 3 out, so he is taken to add to his tally with the potential of more still to offer Breakdance Kid has also shown improved form this season and could be the main danger back down in trip, with One More Stroke also considered.
My Activity Keep
Deposit Limits
Time Out Take
Race 6 4.27PM
Total prize fund £17000
About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for four yrs old and upwards
THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £6866; Second £3432; Third £1717; Fourth £859; Fifth £428. (Penalty Value £8977.70) Weights lowered 1lb 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (38 wins from 185 runners, 21%) runs CAMARRATE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs MR MACKAY
Fancy That: I Jardine won this race in 2022 and 2024. The stable runs BASHFUL today. Longest Traveller: RIGHTFOLKSPLEASE trained by P Flynn, Ireland.
1
CAMARRATE (IRE) (63)
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Celtic Cygnet (IRE)
Owner: Owners Group 127
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Oak Hill Stud
Sponsor: Owners Group
5 11 13
Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 421-135 D 3 wins £13896
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a double over hurdles at Fakenham and Sedgefield (16.8f) at the back end of last season. Shaped as if better for the run when third on handicap bow at Aintree on comeback but underperformed when fifth of 7 in at Doncaster in November Needs to bounce back returning from short break.
2
MR
MACKAY (IRE)
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110
(101) 6 11 13
Ch g Mount Nelson - Soeur Gael (IRE)
Owner: Mr M. Stavrou
Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Breeder: Philip Heskin
Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited
Colours: WHITE, RED seams, WHITE sleeves, RED stars, WHITE cap, RED star Form: 240-342 1 wins £4629
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler who failed to build on promising start over fences, jumped poorly in first-time cheekpieces when second at Southwell in October Headgear off and back over hurdles today and market may hint at what’s expected returning from a 101-day absence
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110
3
CUBAN CIGAR (GB) (31)
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Semayyel (IRE)
Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery & Russell
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: The Semayyel Partnership
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
7 11 12
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 302404 CD 5 wins £32738
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner and finished third on this card last year (behind Afadil in the Scottish County Hurdle). Race wasn’t run to suit when fourth of 6 over C&D latest but should be up to full fitness now and big run could be in the offing now that the handicapper has given him a chance
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 109
4
RORY THE CAT
(IRE) (56) 5 11 12
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Obligada (IRE)
Owner: The Cool Cats
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: S. J. Macdonald
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE braces, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 61165-6 CD 5 wins £21411
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner of juvenile hurdles here last winter and added to his tally on the Flat returned to this venue in August. However, ran below form back in this sphere at Wetherby and improvement needed on the back of that effort. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 109
5
KOUKEO (FR)
(53) 5 11 10
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Karikale (FR)
Owner: Mrs E. J. Wills
Trainer: Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Breeder: Haras de Coudraies
Sponsor: Wasdell Group
Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK seams, PINK cap, DARK BLUE star Form: 0222
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a bumper and he made a promising start in this sphere, twice finishing second, latest behind an easy winner when at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 53 days ago Should have more to offer now handicapping.
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RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107
BOOK OF TALES (GB) (34) 5
B g Ribchester (IRE) - Dream Book
Owner: Stratford Racecourse 4
Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Breeder: Godolphin
Sponsor: Merriebelle Stable Llc
11 10
Colours: YELLOW, BLACK and YELLOW hooped sleeves and cap Form: 1-2 3 wins £11370
TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner who made a successful start over hurdles at Fontwell in August 2023, before finishing well-held on the Flat in September 2023. Shaped with plenty of encouragement on return to this sphere when second at Doncaster at the end of last year (travelled well) and entitled to build on that.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107
Brian Hughes
James Turner (5)
Alan Doyle (5)
Conner McCann (7)
Benjamin Macey (7)
Lilly Pinchin
7
MOONSHINE MAN (IRE) (37)
B g Sea Moon - Getout (IRE)
Owner: Wymer, Kehoe and Garner
Trainer: Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Breeder: Michael Cave
Sponsor: Henrietta Knight
6 11 9
Colours: RED, BLACK epaulets and armlets, BLACK cap, RED star Form: 5025
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a fair level of ability when runner-up in 2m Southwell maiden on only his second hurdle start and ran to a similar level when fifth in a novice hurdle at Kempton (16f) on Boxing Day. Needs to step up on what’s he shown so far if he’s to be involved here
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 106
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NO NO FIZZ (IRE) (34)
B m Getaway (GER) - Golden Firth (IRE)
Owner: Don Sebastiao Partnership
Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Breeder: Mrs Juliet Brown
Sponsor: Whiting Landscape Ltd
7 11 9
Colours: PURPLE, LIGHT GREEN seams, LIGHT GREEN and PURPLE quartered cap Form: 2P-4115 CD 2 wins £6944
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to back wins at the end of last year, including over C&D but progress for new trainer came to a screeching halt when well-beaten at Doncaster on latest start. Short break will have done her no harm but this looks to be the best race she’s contested.
9
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 106
SCOTS POET (GB) (31)
B g Yeats (IRE) - Blue Nymph
Owner: Distillery Racing Club
Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Distillery Stud
Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
9 11 8
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 404003 CD 5 wins £30060
TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race in 2023 and is now 4lb below his last winning mark. Not at his best in recent starts (third of 6 over C&D latest) but needs a stronger gallop to be seen to best effect and he may get that here Interesting.
10 SERGEANT (FR) (58)
8 11 8
B g Nutan (IRE) - Stella Marina (IRE)
Owner: Syd Hosie & David Keith Tye
Trainer: Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Breeder: Frau U. u. J. Imm
Sponsor: Sherborne Utilities Ltd
Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE star, PURPLE and YELLOW hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap, PURPLE star Form: 215R03 D 7 wins £22977
TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable type but capable on his day as shown when he resumed winning ways in no uncertain terms at Newton Abbot (16.7f) in August. More miss than hit subsequently and although he wasn’t disgraced when third in a 9-runner Wincanton handicap hurdle 58 days ago, more is needed here Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 105
11
FOSTERED PHIL (IRE) (626) 11 11 7
B g Arcadio (GER) - Knock Na Shee (IRE)
Owner: Mr N. M. L. Ewart
Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm
Breeder: Mrs Margaret Nolan
Sponsor: Fitzdares
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and PINK (halved),LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 51//234/2- D 1 wins £4418
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from a long absence to reach the frame in a trio of handicap hurdles in 2022/23. Continued in good heart when runner-up at Perth on chase debut in May 2023 but not seen since although he has good record fresh, this looks a tough comeback assignment following wind surgery at 11 years of age Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 104
12
MUZAFFAR (GB) (37)
B g Almanzor (FR) - Via Lazio
Owner: Swanland & Keatley Owners Group
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
Breeder: Via Lazio Partnership
6 11 7
Colours: ORANGE, BLACK seams, ORANGE sleeves, BLACK stars, ORANGE cap Form: 3-3 2 wins £14754
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat for Richard Fahey and made an encouraging start over hurdles at Newcastle in December 2023, Ran to a similar level returning from a year off when third in a novice hurdle at Market Rasen and he could be open to improvement now tackling handicaps in first-time headgear
13
RIGHTFOLKSPLEASE (IRE) (11) 7 11 6
B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Ceola (IRE)
Owner: Who Owns That Horse Syndicate
Trainer: Paul W. Flynn, Ireland
Breeder: Digby Bloodstock
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW epaulets, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars, EMERALD GREEN cap, YELLOW star Form: FF263F BF 1 wins £5130
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to complete on 3 of his last 5 chase starts Has something to find back over hurdles today, although he was well-backed when last scoring in this sphere, so one to keep an eye on in the betting. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 103
14
DIAMOND EGG (FR) (43) 7 11 3
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Chamoss World (FR)
Owner: Henrietta Knight Racing Syndicate
Trainer: Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Breeder: I. Garcon & J. P. Garcon & G. Garcon
Sponsor: Henrietta Knight
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK and GREY hooped cap Form: U431/6-0 D 2 wins £6262
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten on first run for yard after leaving Chris Gordon, too keen and likely lacking for fitness Hard to recommend on the back of that effort but today should reveal more Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 100
O’Brien
Brendan Powell
Tom Broughton (5)
Craig Nichol
Miss Anna Johnston (7)
Charlie Maggs (5)
James Robottom (10)
Gavin Brouder (3)
Paul
15
BASHFUL (GB) (21)
B g Manduro (GER) - Inhibition
Owner: J Scott & G Gibson
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Kingsclere Stud
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
7 11 2
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap Form: 411-055 CD 9 wins £43216
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of back-to-back C&D handicaps (including this race last year) Generally struggled since but signs of life when fourth on the Flat earlier this month. Had another wind operation since and very interesting returning to this venue only 1lb higher than his last winning mark.
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 9, 11, 12, 15. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 12, 13, 15.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1, 11, 15.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Koukeo (FR), Book of Tales (GB), 13-2 Muzaffar (GB), 9-1 Mr Mackay (IRE), 12-1 Scots Poet (GB), Bashful (GB), 14-1 Cuban Cigar (GB), 20-1 Camarrate (IRE), No No Fizz (IRE), Rightfolksplease (IRE), 25-1 Sergeant (FR), 33-1 Moonshine Man (IRE), Fostered Phil (IRE), 40-1 Rory The Cat (IRE), 150-1 Diamond Egg (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
In an open-looking contest, a handful of course specialists are taken to come to the fore Twice sucessful over C&D, SCOTS POET travelled well when third here on New Years Day and he can build on that effort with a stronger pace to aim at today. Fellow two-time course winner Cuban Cigar ran well in a better race on this card 12 months ago and he’s been given a chance by the handicapper, while last year’s winner Bashful is well-treated if back on song. Of the rest, Muzaffar could be the improver
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RACE CONDITIONS
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First Race 1.42 - THE bet365 SCOTTISH TRIUMPH HURDLE (A JUVENILE HURDLE RACE) (CLASS 1)(LISTED RACE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £22780 to the winning horse The second to receive £8548, the third £4280, the fourth £2132, the fifth £1072 and the sixth £536. for juvenile four yrs old, which have not won a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race Enter by noon, January 27th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb bet365 have genously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 10 entries at £200. - Closed January 27th, 2025.
Second Race 2.17 - THE bet365 SCOTTISH COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 6lb bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 17 entries, 2 at £30 and 15 at £150. - Closed January 27th, 2025.
Third Race 2.50 - THE bet365 SCOTTISH CHAMPION CHASE (FOR THE BOWES-LYON TROPHY) HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £51440 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11830, the fourth £5910, the fifth £2960, the sixth £1470, the seventh £740 and the eighth £370. for five yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, January 14th and pay £80 stake, Confirm by noon, January 27th and pay £420, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 19th, 2025, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 22 entries, 5 at £80, 17 at £500. - Closed January 14th, 2025.
Fourth Race 3.22 - THE bet365 SCOTTISH STAYERS’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for novice five yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, January 27th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 12 entries at £100. - Closed January 27th, 2025.
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Fifth Race 3.57 - THE BET BOOST AT bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 100 yds) at Warwick on 27th March, 2025. 21 entries, 1 at £20 and 20 at £100. - Closed January 27th, 2025. SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.27 - THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8977 to the winning horse The second to receive £4131, the third £2065, the fourth £1033 and the fifth £515. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £85 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £68 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier 26 entries at £85. - Closed January 27th, 2025.
