Plumpton Racecard - Monday 10th February by Weatherbys

RACEDAY

MONDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2025

Oﬃcial race programme £3.00

WELCOME

Welcome to Plumpton’s BetGoodwin Raceday featuring the BetGoodwin Sussex National

Welcome to the BetGoodwin Raceday and today we have a tremendous 7-race card which includes the rescheduled BetGoodwin Sussex National and this race will still carry the same exciting prize fund of £35,000. This illustrates that Plumpton are committed to ensuring that this premier race retains its prestige, and we look forward to an exciting and memorable day of racing.

I would like to thank our Partners; BetGoodwin and Southern Cranes and Access Ltd for their tremendous support throughout the 2024/25 Season, along with today’s sponsors, BetGoodwin, Chris Simpson and Howden. We wish you all have a tremendous day.

We have a cracking 7 race card today, with 52 runners declared worth over 92k of prize money. Our main race today is the 5th race, The BetGoodwin Sussex National (Class 3) worth £35,000 with 11 going to post. The rescheduled renewal this year looks very competitive with the winner of the 2024 Sussex National, Dom Of Mary, going in search of a win in the race for the second time, something that has never been done before.

Our Retired Racehorse Stable was very well received last season and today we are lucky to have Who Dares Win who has run 60 times and has amassed over £360k earnings across both codes (flat and jumps). Who Dares Wins ran at Plumpton in January 2020 finishing second, being denied by a neck. Pop over and give him a polo and a pat.

Our next two fixtures will be Monday 24th February and Monday 10th March so if you are thinking of booking tickets or hospitality for either day make sure you visit our website or contact one of our team now.

Looking ahead, make sure you plan for our Easter Festival (Premier raceday) which will be held on Sunday 20th and Monday 21st April. By booking now you will secure our best ticket prices as this is a popular racing weekend with both tickets and hospitality always in high demand.

Have a great day at Plumpton, Heart Of The Community.

Best wishes

Craig Staddon Chief Executive

Stewards

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

Monday 10th January 2025

SOPHIE CANDY (Chief Steward) ALLAN HEPWORTH (Stewards’ Panel Chair), SIMON KIRK, KATE SMITH, FERGUS SWEENEY

Starters JAMES STENNING, SAM AVIS

Judge JANE GREEN

Clerk of the Scales CHRIS HILL

Veterinary Oﬃcers HOWARD NEWITT, MARK MURRELL

Commentator RICHARD HOILES

Raceday Announcer COLIN BROWN

Medical Oﬃcers Dr LUCY FREE (SRMO), Dr RIZWAN GHANI, Dr ROB DENNEY

JMR Nurse JANE JACKSON

Physio SALLY DUFTY

Veterinary Surgeons SIMON STAEMPFLI (SVS), EMILY ERDE, SUSANA PALOU

Betting Ring Manager VICKI MOORE

Equine Welfare and Integrity Oﬃcers SARAH COLLINS, PETER DOUBLE, HELENA WARBRICK, SUZANNE FELTHAM

Safeguarding Lead STEVE TOMLIN

Deputy Safeguarding Lead CRAIG STADDON

Oﬃcial Caterers KALM KITCHEN, Unit 5 Lascombe Farm, Highﬁeld Ln, Guildford GU3 1BB

Chief Executive CRAIG STADDON, Plumpton Racecourse Ltd, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AL. Tel: (01273) 890383

Clerk of the Course MARCUS WATERS, Esq., Plumpton Racecourse Ltd, Plumpton, 07399211919

MEET THE TEAM

Rebecca Warnett Senior Operations Executive

Craig French Assistant Head Groundsperson

Lewis Edmond Groundsperson

Ross Craig Groundsperson

Mac Cornford Groundsperson

Steve Tomlin Raceday Health & Safety Manager

Craig Staddon CEO Marcus Waters Clerk of the Course

Jacqui Hill Head of Sales & Marketing

Molly Taylor Sales Manager

Emily Morrill Marketing Executive

Martyn Smith Company Accountant

TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

Top Jump Trainers with Runners Today

Venetia Williams - will be hoping to continue a great strike rate this month, saddling Jeu d’Opale in the 3.15pm and Chambard & Supervisor in the 3.45pm.

Top Jump Jockeys with Rides Today

Freddie Gingell - will be looking to continue his hot streak with one ride today: So Said I (3.45pm).

Top Horses By Career Prize Money Running Today

Final Fence Restaurant

Final Fence Restaurant £90pp, £85pp,

Paddock Bar

Premier bar with views of the parade ring and finishing line. Serving a range of hot pies, sandwiches and light refreshments. William Hill Betting shop and Tote betting facilities within.

Chasers Bar

Large bar with a range of refreshments available, including fresh cask beer from Harvey's

Brewery, and hot food. William Hill betting shop and Tote counter within. Large screens showing all racing going on during the day.

Coffee Hut

Situated opposite the Southdown Bar serving locally roasted baristamade coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

Food Concessions

Situated outside the Southdown Stand and in the picnic enclosure (select fixtures) we have a range of concessions serving various options including mac & cheese, burgers, pizzas, ice creams (select fixtures) and much more.

Confectionary available in: Paddock Bar, Southdown Cafe, Chasers Bar

RACING INFORMATION

DOMOFMARY(FR)(49)321-546

Br B g Saddler

O Mr P. J. Cave

B Robert Perret & Jean-Pierre Pidoux

Caoilin Quinn (3) J

David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

TIMEFORM VIEW GotoﬀthemarkoverfencesatStratfordinAprilandcaughttheeyeafter6monthsoﬀwhenarunning-on fourthatPlumpton(25.7f,goodtosoft).DecentsixthinmuchbetterraceatCheltenhamsoonafter. TFR BHA118

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

= 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

- = 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

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

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

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. Birthplace of horse

16. sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam

Maker (IRE) - Antinea Marie (FR)

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1. FORM EXPERT VIEW

4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION

5. JOCKEYS

RACING

Jargon

Bit - A piece of metal that sits in the horse’s mouth and is attached to the bridle and reins

Blinkers - A type of headgear fitted to a horse that limits its field of vision, mainly from each side. Blinkers are designed to help horses concentrate in races.

Boxed in - When a horse cannot obtain a clear run during a race due to other horses being in close proximity.

Bridle - A piece of tack that fits over a horse’s head and to which the bit and reins are attached.

Bumper - Also known as a National Hunt Flat race, this race has no obstacles. Used as a way to give horses race experience before tackling hurdles and fences.

Chase - A race run over fences.

Cheekpieces - A form of headgear which consists of pieces of sheepskin placed on either side of the bridle and performs a similar job as blinkers in helping the horse to concentrate.

Clerk of the course - The person responsible for the overall management of a racecourse on a raceday.

Fences - The type of obstacle jumped during a chase race.

Furlong - A unit of measurement. A furlong is an eighth of a mile or a little more than 201 meters.

Going - The underfoot conditions at the racecourse.

Going Stick - A device used to measure the underfoot conditions at the racecourse.

Handicap - A type of race in which horses carry different weights depending on their overall rating, which is determined by the handicapper.

Hood - A type of headgear fitted over the horse’s head to cover its ears and muffle the noise of a raceday.

Hurdles - The obstacles jumped during a hurdle race. They are smaller than fences and therefore take less jumping. Sometimes referred to as flights.

Length - The length of a horse from its nose to the start of its tail, and a measurement used to describe the distances between horses at the finish line.

Maiden - A horse who has yet to win a race.

Neck - A measurement used to describe a winning margin in a close finish.

Non-runner - A horse withdrawn from a race for which it had been declared.

Novice - A race for horses who are in their first season in that code of racing.

Off the bridle - A term to describe a horse not travelling well.

On the bridle - A term to describe a horse travelling well.

Open ditch - A fence with a ditch on the take-off side.

Outsider - A horse whose chance of winning is considered unlikely.

Parade ring - The area of a racecourse where horses are paraded before each race.

Photo finish - A close race finish, requiring the raceday judge to consult a photo before declaring the winner.

Pulled up - A horse who is brought to a halt during a race by its jockey.

Pulling - A horse who is keen during a race and wants to go faster than its jockey is allowing.

Pushed out - Describes a horse who has gone clear of its rivals in a race after minimal urging from its jockey.

Staying on - A phrase referring to a horse who finished strongly during the closing stages.

Stewards’ inquiry - An inquiry held at the racecourse on a raceday after any given race

Tongue-tie - A strap used to tie down a horse’s tongue to prevent the tongue getting over the bit which affects a horse’s breathing.

Turn of foot - A term to describe marked acceleration during a race.

Under starter’s orders - Before a race, the starter brings the field of horses into order to prepare them for the start of the race

Weighed in - Every horse in a race has to carry a certain amount of weight. To ensure it does, all jockeys must weight in/out both before and after a race. The ‘weighed in’ announcement made after the race means the result stands.

A 6lb rise was enough to thwart Malago Rose in her bid to record a double at Fakenham 22 days ago, although she could feature if brushing up her jumping. Regardless, the stoutly-bred LUMI PLUGIN looks just the type to improve for this marked step up in distance and the Kayf Tara gelding is fancied to build on his latest second at Leicester. The lightly-raced Vendant arrives on the back of a runner-up effort at Fontwell and is feared most.

SELECTION - LUMI PLUGIN

Danger - Vendant

Neil Mulholland’s four-year-old NARRAGANSETT must have a good chance judged on his performances in juvenile hurdles at Market Rasen and Wetherby. A winner on the Flat in a Curragh handicap, it’s just a matter of time before he breaks through in this sphere. Hurdles debutant Under The Sun also warrants consideration for a top yard, likewise Ludlow bumper winner Gregorians Star.

SELECTION - NARRAGANSETT

Danger - Under The Sun

Theonlywayiswessex supplemented some decent efforts in defeat when landing the spoils over C&D in December. Although Alan King’s charge scored with something in hand that day, a 10lb hike could prove his downfall and a chance is taken on chase debutant KORUS. The five-yearold arrives on the back of a good third at Ffos Las and he looks just the type to excel in this discipline. Ede’iffs Rock can also figure.

SELECTION - KORUS

Danger - Theonlywayiswessex

CONFINENTIC showed major improvement from first to second start over hurdles when scoring over 2m here last time out, and the rise in distance could eke out further progress on his handicap debut. Telhimlisten can give him the most to think about following a taking success at Sedgefield, while the consistent Godot is likely to be thereabouts as well after finishing second at Lingfield last time out.

SELECTION - CONFINENTIC

Danger - Telhimlisten

A tentative vote goes to SIBERIAN STAR, who was value for more than the winning margin when hampered and eventually got up late to score over 3m1f at Catterick last time out. A further rise in distance looks like a good move, and he may have enough to see off recent course winner Invincible Nao, and Supervisor, who wasn’t beaten far at Catterick on his most recent outing.

SELECTION - SIBERIAN STAR

Danger - Invincible Nao

Alto Alto faced just three rivals when he won this race off 3lb higher last year and although dangerous to underestimate with a visor added, recent form suggests the more progressive JOLYJUMP could be a safer option. Unexposed in this discipline, the son of Kapgarde is highly appealing on just his fourth start over the larger obstacles. C&D winner Non Stop is the pick of the remainder.

SELECTION - Jolyjump

Danger - Alto Alto

Running off just 3lb higher than when she won at Stratford last summer, GETMETOTHEMOON is an attractive proposition bidding to double her career tally with Chad Bament, who knows her well, claiming a very handy 10lb. Little Soiree runs for a yard that has turned a corner of late and also commands respect having been cut some slack by the handicapper. Sawpit Sienna completes the shortlist.

Little Soiree

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

Race Stats

3m 217y

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (54 wins from 231 runners, 23%) runs SAN PEDRO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): James Owen (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs GROVE ROAD

Weightwatcher: PURE THEATRE won off a handicap mark of 105, her rating is now down 5lb to 100.

Longest Traveller: PURE THEATRE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 145 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

GROVE ROAD

(IRE) (15) P11423 D

Br Ch g Mahler - Dear Frankie (IRE)

9 12-0

Dylan Johnston J

O Kevin Boothby and John Lynk James Owen, Newmarket T

B Gareth Adair

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account for this yard in a ﬁrst-time visor at Newton Abbot last July and followed up back from a break at Huntingdon in November. Not disgraced on desperate ground in a Fontwell marathon recently and drop back in trip/better ground here will equate to a more suitable test. TFRHHHII BHA108

LUMI PLUGIN (GB) (20) 362-202

Br B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE)

O Mr J Hinds, Mr A Head & Mr G L Moore

B Pleasure Palace Racing

6 11-13

Rob Hargreaves (8) J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up both starts in maiden hurdles and stepped up appreciably on his comeback run at Wincanton when ﬁnishing a neck second of 10 in handicap at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) last month. This stiﬀer test promises to suit him down to the ground and he’s on to be interested in. TFRHHHHH BHA107

LA DOLCE DOLLY (IRE)

(41) 1366

6 11-6

Br B m Milan - Monbeg Dolly (IRE) Caoilin Quinn J

O The Lump O’Clock Syndicate Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B Cathal Ennis Funnel Fuel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in Irish points and has shown glimmers of ability in 3 runs over hurdles, most recently coming home sixth of 16 in a 21f Warwick novice (soft). Entirely possible that she’ll be seen in a better light now handicapping but this assignment demands a signiﬁcant jolt of improvement. TFRHHIII BHA100

PURE THEATRE (IRE)

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Faucon

O Anthony Honeyball Racing Club

(77) 63-6006

7 11-6

Chad Bament (10) J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B D. E. Cantillon Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Tasted success twice in mares’ hurdles in spring 2023 but has been more miss than hit since. That said, the handicapper continues to show mercy and, as a 7-y-o with 15 runs under her belt overall, time is certainly still on her side. TFRHHHII BHA100

MALAGO

ROSE (IRE) (22) 4-15514

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Avichi (IRE)

O Mr K.M.Harris

7 11-6

Harriet Tucker (3) J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Drumlin Bloodstock Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten a fair way on return/debut for new yard at Ludlow in November, but produced a career-best next time out when taking a 7-runner Fakenham handicap (23.4f, soft) on New Year’s Day. However, failed to back that up over the same C&D since and she’s probably worth taking on. TFRHHHII BHA100

SAN PEDRO (IRE)

(46) 10-6055 CD

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Elle Woods (IRE)

O The Rockbourne Partnership

8 11-5

Freddie Gordon J

Chris Gordon, Winchester T B Kilcarn Stud

Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Struck twice over this C&D last term, including a wide-margin success under Freddie Gordon in this corresponding race. Below

season but he’s edging back down the weights and will be a danger to all if able to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA99

VENDANT (IRE)

(15) 0/060-52

Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Arrive In Style (IRE)

7 10-8

Tabitha Worsley J O Winterﬁelds Farm Ltd

Richard Rowe, Pulborough T B Sean Gorman Southern Cranes & Access Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points and left previous form in this sphere a long way behind when a ﬁne second upped to 21.8f at Fontwell (soft) recently. This further step up in trip looks a good move and he’s a must for the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA88

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2024: SAN PEDRO (IRE) 7 11 0 Freddie Gordon 5-1 (Chris Gordon) 5 ran Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Vendant (IRE), 10-3 Lumi Plugin (GB), 5-1 Grove Road (IRE), 7-1 Malago Rose (IRE), 17-2 Pure Theatre (IRE), 12-1 San Pedro (IRE), 16-1 La Dolce Dolly (IRE)

LUMI PLUGIN and Vendant are both appealing now faced with a stiﬀer test. Marginal preference is for the former, who appears to be on a good mark having been raised just 2lb for his close call at Leicester. Pure Theatre and last year’s winner San Pedro are both dangerous to discount oﬀ reduced marks, while top-weight Grove Road should also make his presence felt. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LUMI PLUGIN 2.VENDANT (IRE) 3.PURE THEATRE (IRE)

HORSE CARE AT PLUMPTON

At every race meeting at Plumpton there are three specially qualified Equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action.

During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the Paramedic team responsible for human casualties.

The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race.

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SECOND RACE 2.15

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (54 wins from 231 runners, 23%) runs DR WAKSMAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Gordon (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs DR WAKSMAN

Longest Traveller: GALLANT LION trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 163 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Rowlestone Lass

James Davies J

O L N & P Grant Nick Giﬀord, Findon T

B Ambrose Madden Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on debut form when third of 6 in an Ascot bumper on return in November. However, has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts, oﬀering little on hurdles bow last time at Windsor where he was pulled up before the second-last. TFRHIIII BHA-

FOX COTTAGE (GB) (15) 5

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Cantata Too (IRE)

5 11-7

Micheal Nolan J

O Mrs D S Aldous Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Mrs James Aldous We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held on recent introduction in a Fontwell bumper and hard to warm to now switched to hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA3

GALLANT LION (GB)

(24)

Br Ro g Roaring Lion (USA) - Lysanda (GER)

5 11-7

Charlie Todd J

O GL Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B The Lysanda Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper at up to around 1 1/2m on the Flat, successful 4 times for Tony Carroll in 2023. Several creditable eﬀorts in that sphere for Alan King and appeals as the type who will pay his way in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA4

NAP

HAND (IRE) (18) 32

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Dream Sleep

O Goodwin Racing Ltd

5 11-7

Non Runner J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Laurence Kennedy & Cormac O’Tighearnaigh Goodwin Racing Ltd S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA118 5 OLDERFLEET (GB) (61) 5P 5 11-7

Br Ch g Geordieland (FR) - Viking Treasure

O Steven McKay

B E. G. M. Beard

Kevin Brogan J

Toby Lawes, Beare Green T

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in a bumper/novice hurdle for Matt Sheppard and readily passed over starting out for new yard here. TFRHIIII BHA-

DR

WAKSMAN (GB) (21) 5

4 10-9

Br Ch g Iﬀraaj - Hukamaa Rex Dingle J

O Mr John H. W. Finch

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in maidens on the Flat (stays 10.5f) for Andrew Oliver in Ireland and showed an aptitude for hurdling when ﬁfth of 10 on debut in this sphere at Warwick (2m, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Should improve with that experience under his belt. TFRHHIII BHA-

GREGORIANS STAR (IRE)

Br Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Rinaria (IRE)

(40) 10 D 4 10-9

Marc Goldstein J

O The Aﬀordable Partnership Sheena West, Lewes T

B Kildaragh Stud Southdowns Unleashed S

TIMEFORM VIEW Knew what was required when making a winning start in a Ludlow bumper in November. Subsequently ﬁnished out with the washing in a Listed event at Cheltenham and opposable on this hurdles debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

NARRAGANSETT (GB) (18) 22 BF 4 10-9

Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Rock Exhibition

Conor O’Farrell J

O Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Scea Des Prairies Jeﬀroy Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful (and lightly-raced) winner on the Flat and has found just one too good on each of his 2 starts in juvenile hurdles, both of which were decent-looking contests. Now tried in a hood and, with improvement on the cards, he may well make it third time lucky. TFRHHHHH BHA110

9 UNDER THE SUN (GB) (110)

Br B g Golden Horn - Hasten (IRE)

4 10-9

Harry Cobden J O The Fat Jockey Partnership Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T B Silﬁeld Bloodstock KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer on the Flat (stays 1 1/4m) for Hugo Palmer and, though well held ﬁnal 4 starts of last year, he has to be of interest now switched to hurdles for new yard with Harry Cobden an eye-catching booking Will be all the more appealing if the market speaks in his favour. TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2024: LARIO (GER) 5 11 7 Harry Cobden 9-2 (Anthony Charlton) 12 ran Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Narragansett (GB), 5-2 Under The Sun (GB), 20-1 Gallant Lion (GB), 25-1 Dr Waksman (GB), 33-1 Gregorians Star (IRE), 66-1 Flimsy Nosebag (IRE), Olderﬂeet (GB), 100-1 Fox Cottage (GB)

Having shown plenty in juvenile hurdles at Market Rasen and Wetherby, NARRAGANSETT is taken to open his account here with the aid of a ﬁrst-time hood. Under The Sun is a fascinating contender given that he was was borderline Groupclass on the Flat and the booking of Harry Cobden suggests that connections mean business.

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Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (54 wins from 231 runners, 23%) runs BENTLEY’S RETURN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Gordon (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs BENTLEY’S RETURN

Longest Traveller: JOHN W CREASY trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 197 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

2

Br B or Br g Maxios - Terra Fina

Tom Cannon J O Marsh, Kelly, Meacham, Davies & Mordaunt

Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Bloodstock Agency Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Versatile performer who resumed winning ways in good style over C&D 10 weeks ago so needs considering despite 10lb rise. TFRHHHHI BHA110

WALKS LIKE THE MAN (IRE) (60) 1403-04 C 7 11-12

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Nifty Nuala (IRE)

Harry Cobden J O Four Candles And Partners

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T B Mr Mark Grace KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Left his reappearance/stable debut behind when fourth in 3m Warwick handicap chase 8 weeks ago. Claims if he can build on that back down in trip with Harry Cobden an eye-catching booking. TFRHHHHI BHA108

BENTLEY’S

RETURN (IRE)

Br B g Mahler - Deianira (IRE)

O Mr J. Pﬁtzner

(46) 3/334-26 7 11-8

Freddie Gordon (3) J

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B James Luttrell Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage hurdler who made an encouraging start in this sphere when second of 6 in handicap at Plumpton (19.8f, soft) on return. Disappointed at Wincanton next time, however, and headgear now applied. TFRHHHII BHA104

KORUS (FR) (30) 3-62303 5 11-7

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Chic Et Zen (FR)

James Bowen J

O Glassex Holdings Ltd Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Mrs Bernadette Quesny 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who wasted no time getting back on track when third in Ffos Las handicap hurdle last month. Should make a chaser so not taken lightly. TFRHHHII BHA107

EDE’IFFS ROCK (GB) (18) 441F12 C D 7 11-7

Br B m Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Ede’iﬀ

O Mr A. Lees

B Mr A. F. Lees

Harry Kimber J

Bill Turner, Sherborne T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler and left behind her chase debut when scoring in mares’ handicap at Fakenham (21.2f, good to soft) in December. Backed that up with good second at Huntingdon in this headgear 18 days ago and must be considered oﬀ 2lb lower here. TFRHHHHI BHA103

JOHN

CREASY (IRE)

(41) 0-05P12 7 10-6

Br Ch g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE)

O The Honourable Protagonists Syndicate

Bryan Carver J

Chris Honour, Ashburton T

B Frank O’Meara Cotswold Stone Supplies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Broke his duck in 8-runner handicap chase at Lingﬁeld (16f, soft, 11/4) and backed that up with a very good second at Warwick 6 weeks ago. Should go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA88 7

BIRDMAN BOB (IRE) (40)

2P6-043 C

Br Ch g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Brijomi Queen (IRE)

8 10-6

Philip Armson (3) J

O Sureﬁre Racing Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B Apple Tree Farm Ltd Funnel Fuel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who ran much better than on his only previous chase start when third at Fakenham on New Year’s Day but more needed again in better race here.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

TFRHHHII BHA88

2024: KOTMASK (FR) 6 11 13 Caoilin Quinn 6-5 (Gary Moore) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Theonlywayiswessex (FR), 4-1 Ede’iﬀs Rock (GB), 9-2 John W Creasy (IRE), 11-2 Walks Like The Man (IRE), 9-1 Bentley’s Return (IRE), 10-1 Birdman Bob (IRE), 11-1 Korus (FR)

An open race with the vote going to JOHN W CREASY, who’s getting the hang of things over fences now and was beaten only by a much-improved one at Warwick on New Year’s Eve Ede’iﬀs Rock is next best ahead of Walks Like The Man.

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AND EVERY MATRIX HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

FOURTH RACE 3.15 2m 4f 114y THE

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (54 wins from 231 runners, 23%) runs CONFINENTIC

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): V Williams (8 wins from 24 runners, 33%) runs JEU D’OPALE

Weightwatcher: INFERNO SACREE won off a handicap mark of 112, his rating is now down 8lb to 104.

Longest Traveller: TELHIMLISTEN trained by J Candlish, Leek, 214 miles.

CONFINENTIC (FR) (70) 641 C

Br Gr g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Electrostatique (FR)

5 12-0

Freddie Gordon (3) J

O Alwens & Digweeds Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mrs Marie Merienne & Mr Julien Merienne Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Having needed the experience only start in bumpers, shaped encouragingly after 5 months oﬀ sent hurdling in November. Improved again when opening his account in novice at this course (15.9f, soft) last time and he’s a major player on handicap debut. TFRHHHHH BHA110

GODOT (IRE) (10) 4-43122 CD

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - La Cerisaie

O A.Lewers D.Shaw A.Irvine

8 11-13

Niall Houlihan J

Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B B. Mayoh, Eskdale Thoroughbreds Funnel Fuel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler/chaser who has won twice at this course. Back over hurdles this season, returned to form with success at Lingﬁeld (19.5f, good to soft) in December and has continued in good heart when runner-up both starts since. Could be in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA109 3

TELHIMLISTEN (IRE) (15) 1/4P54-1 C 9 11-12

Br B g Fame And Glory - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE)

4

Ross Chapman J

O A. C. O’Keeﬀe Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Michael. C. Griﬃn PRA World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded a 4-timer in handicap hurdles for this yard in 2022/23. Without a win for Stuart Coltherd last season, but on ﬁrst start back with Jennie Candlish he overcame a 13-month absence when scoring at Sedgeﬁeld (16.8f, heavy) 15 days ago. Not taken lightly. TFRHHHHI BHA108

JEU D’OPALE

(FR) (995) 24522/1/- 7 11-11

Br Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Opale Jolie (FR)

Charlie Deutsch J

O Opale Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mrs Pascale Herbin Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in juvenile hurdles in France and bettered that level over fences, winning maiden at Cluny only start in 2022/23. Oﬀ over 2 1/2 years ahead of ﬁrst run since leaving H. & G. Lageneste & Macaire, but he’s one to note as he goes handicapping for respected yard. TFRHHHII BHA107

INFERNO SACREE (FR) (20) 0-06236 C 7 11-8

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Altesse Sacree (FR)

Lorcan Murtagh J

O Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Henrieteta Charlet & Graham Porter Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW WithoutavictorysinceMay2023,butthisthree-timecoursewinnertookastepbackinrightdirectionwhenrunner-uphere(15.9f)inNovember. Third over C&D next time, though after 7 weeks oﬀ he ran below form at Leicester last time. Lurks on a dangerous mark. TFRHHIII BHA104 6

SPARKLING DUKE (IRE) (67)

Br B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Sparkling Sword

0P5-F43 6 11-0

Brendan Powell J

O The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B S. Lanigan-O’Keeﬀe Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW With reappearance run behind him, got back on track when fourth of 18 in handicap at Chepstow (19.5f) in November, before seeming stretched by the longer trip when third at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) last time. Could fare better back down in distance. TFRHHIII BHA96

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: COLOURS ON CANVAS (FR) 5 11 7 Sam Twiston-Davies 7-1 (Jim & Suzi Best) 7 ran Hood worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Telhimlisten (IRE), 11-4 Conﬁnentic (FR), 5-1 Godot (IRE), 13-2 Jeu d’Opale (FR), 8-1 Sparkling Duke (IRE), 12-1 Inferno Sacree (FR)

CONFINENTIC was much improved from hurdling debut when getting oﬀ the mark at this course in December, form boosted by the runner-up winning next time, and with this longer trip to suit based on pedigree he can continue his progress to follow up. Telhimlisten could be the main danger having made a winning return back with Jennie Candlish, ahead of Godot.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CONFINENTIC (FR) 2.TELHIMLISTEN (IRE) 3.GODOT (IRE)

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (54 wins from 231 runners, 23%) runs UNANSWERED PRAYERS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): V Williams (8 wins from 24 runners, 33%) runs CHAMBARD and SUPERVISOR

Longest Traveller: SIBERIAN STAR trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 290 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Regina Park (FR)

Miss Lucy Turner (5) J

O David & Carol Shaw Venetia Williams, Hereford T B A. Cypres, A. Maggiar & E. Roussel Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Kim Muir at 2022 Cheltenham Festival and and added another valuable handicap to his CV in the Becher at Aintree last season. Hasn’t ﬁred in a couple of starts this term, though.

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PRAYERS

(IRE) (23) 3-20133 C D 9 11-8

Br B g Ocovango - Fitanga Speed (IRE)

O The Morestead Pres Partnership

Freddie Gordon (3) J

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Kevin Talbot Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in Southern National at Fontwell in November and backed it up with solid placed eﬀorts since, latest when third of 5 in Ascot handicap chase (23.8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Ought to go well again TFRHHHII BHA129

OF MARY (FR) (79) 46130-P CD 9 11-4

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Antinea Marie (FR)

Brendan Powell J

O Mr P. J. Cave David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

B Robert Perret & Jean-Pierre Pidoux

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked rusty after 8 months off/wind op when pulled up in handicap chase at Ascot (29.4f) 79 days ago. Took this impressively (off 7lb lower) last season so no surprise to see him bounce back with cheekpieces refitted. TFRHHHII BHA125

EAST STREET (IRE) (21) P111PP 9 11-2

Br B g Mores Wells - Serpentine Mine (IRE)

Niall Houlihan J

O Kevin Boothby and John Lynk James Owen, Newmarket T

B Denis Cummins

TIMEFORM VIEW Visored and landed hat-trick when winning handicap chases at Wetherby/Leicester and a Haydock handicap hurdle this winter. Well below that level under both codes since, however, and others are more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA123

(FR) (14) 12U-521 C

Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Quetzalya (FR)

7 10-13

Caoilin Quinn J

O Paye, Darsey & Jamieson Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Christophe Doudeau KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Beneﬁted from step up in trip when winning 6-runner handicap chase at this course (25.7f, soft, 5/2) 14 days ago by 2 3/4 lengths from Morfee. 4lb rise fair and another bold show is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA120

(IRE) (41) 12416-2

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Coolamaine Star (IRE)

11 10-8

Charlie Deutsch J

O Miss V. M. Williams Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Vincent & Sinead Finn Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner last season, including similar event at Wincanton in April. Returned with a solid performance when runner-up in 4-runner event at Warwick (24f, soft) in December and his yard continues to ﬁre in the winners. TFRHHHHI BHA115

I (GB)(22) B4-5223

Br Gr m Malinas (GER) - Wassailing Queen

9 10-3

Freddie Gingell (3) J

O And So Say All Of Us Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Barrow Hill Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened her chasing account at Lingﬁeld in February and has acquitted herself well this term, latest when creditable third of 11 in handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Could prove dangerous if staying this marathon trip. TFRHHHII BHA110

(14) 21-PP32 C 9 10-3

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Ma Baker (IRE) James Best J

O Mrs Ann Leftley Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Ronan Tynan We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Goes particularly well here and returned to best form when 2 3/4 lengths second of 6 to Invincible Nao in handicap chase at this course (25.7f, soft) 14 days ago. This trip may stretch his stamina but he looks sure to make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA110

VISION DE MAINE (FR) (14) 0-112P3

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Bronnsa (FR)

6 10-3

Jack Tudor J

O Prof. Caroline Tisdall David Pipe, Wellington T

B M. Thierry Desgranges W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irishpointwinnerwhohasuppedhisgamesigniﬁcantly sinceswitchedtochasing,winning twiceandrunning rightuptohisbestwhen31/4lengthsthirdto

SIBERIAN STAR (GB) (19)

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Sierra (FR)

U04251

10 10-2

Benjamin Macey (7) J

O Mr Mickey Bowen Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Dr B. Mayoh Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who got oﬀ the mark at fourth time of asking for current yard when narrowly taking 6-runner handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, good) 19 days ago. However, will ﬁnd life tougher from 9lb out

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cormorant Cove Freddie Mitchell (5) J O Mr Tom Wheeler Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T

B Shade Oak Stud JMC Surfacing Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who made the frame again when creditable third of 6 in handicap chase at this course (25.7f, good to soft) 56 days ago. Faces an uphill task from 15lb out of the weights here, however. TFRHIIII BHA94

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: DOM OF MARY (FR) 8 10 8 Caoilin Quinn 9-2 (David Bridgewater) 11 ran Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 4, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 9, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Supervisor (IRE), 5-1 Invincible Nao (FR), 7-1 Morfee (IRE), 15-2 Vision de Maine (FR), 8-1 Unanswered Prayers (IRE), 9-1 So Said I (GB), 12-1 Dom of Mary (FR), 18-1 East Street (IRE), 33-1 Siberian Star (GB), 40-1 Chambard (FR), 66-1 Sadler’s Bay (GB)

Plenty with claims here, including INVINCIBLE NAO, who had a couple of these rivals behind when scoring here a fortnight ago and remains feasibly treated. He gets the nod. Supervisor and Vision de Maine head the list of dangers

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SIXTH RACE 4.15

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (54 wins from 231 runners, 23%) runs ALTO ALTO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Tizzard (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs NON STOP Longest Traveller: NON STOP trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 128 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

AN

BRADAN

FEASA

(IRE)(40) 00-6404 D 5

Br B g Camelot - Grianan Ailigh (IRE)

12-0

Tom Bellamy J

O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton Jack Jones, Newmarket T B Whisperview Trading Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 2-time juvenile hurdle winner last season. Creditable couple of eﬀorts to start this campaign but disappointed more recently and remains to be seen if switch to chasing rekindles the spark. TFRHHIII BHA115 2

ALTO (FR)(57) 120-650 CD

Br Ch g Falco (USA) - Beautyful (IRE)

8 11-12

Freddie Gordon (3) J O Mrs C. New Chris Gordon, Winchester T B Mr Manuel Martinez & Mr Luciano Urano Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time course winner including this contest 12 months ago. Yet to make an impact this term but is 3lb below his last winning mark and could prove dangerous if ﬁrst-time visor has desired eﬀect. TFRHHHII BHA111

6 11-11

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Saint Hilary Brendan Powell J O Gavigan Kennedy Sharp Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B S.A.R.L. de Chambure Haras D’Etreham Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Drew a blank over fences last season but returned to winning ways over hurdles when taking a handicap at this course (15.9f) on reappearance in November. Run creditably twice since and is attractively weighted back over the larger obstacles here. TFRHHHHH BHA110

JOLYJUMP (FR) (68) 1-24413

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Pepite du Mathan (FR)

6 11-6

Caoilin Quinn J

O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mrs D. Saliou & Haras de La Haie Neuve KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly oﬀ the mark over fences in 4-runner novice handicap at Southwell (15.8f) in November. Not in the same form at Ludlow next time (possibly unsuited by course) but retains potential. TFRHHHHI BHA105

CLONDAW ROBIN (IRE) (14) 3-54534

12 10-2

Br Ch g Robin des Champs (FR) - Old Town Queen (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J

O The Secret Circle Racing Club Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B E. Fehily Funnel Fuel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Still winless over fences (0-29 in this sphere and just 1-39 overall) and faces a tough task from so far out of the handicap here. TFRHIIII BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2024: ALTO ALTO (FR) 7 11 8 Rex Dingle 15-8 (Chris Gordon) 4 ran

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Non Stop (FR), Jolyjump (FR), 11-2 Alto Alto (FR), 7-1 An Bradan Feasa (IRE), 33-1 Clondaw Robin (IRE)

NON STOP won over hurdles here earlier this season and ﬁgures oﬀ a handy mark back over the larger obstacles. He can land the spoils. Jolyjump should appreciate the return to a left-handed track and rates the chief threat.

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(CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £7250 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2928, 2nd £1464, 3rd £732, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3828.72)

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (54 wins from 231 runners, 23%) runs LITTLE SOIREE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs LITTLE LADY LUCY

Longest Traveller: SAWPIT SIENNA trained by S Drinkwater, Strensham, 157 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

(57) 000F-03 7 12-0

Br Gr m Vendangeur (IRE) - Turmoss (FR)

O The Little Soiree Partnership

Rex Dingle J

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mr R. Bryan Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden but she didn’t make too bad a start to her handicap career when third at Windsor (2m, good to soft) in December. Returns from a short break with her stable among the winners. Gets the vote. TFRHHHHH BHA100

Br B m Sixties Icon - Hi Note

Marc Goldstein J O The Bull boys Sheena West, Lewes T

B Miss S. West Southdowns Unleashed S

TIMEFORM VIEW Held on gamely for success in C&D mares’ maiden in November 2023. Also placed in handicaps in the spring and arrives ﬁt from a decent run on AW Flat last month. TFRHHHII BHA98

GETMETOTHEMOON (GB) (33) 13F424 D BF6 11-8

Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Gertie Getaway (IRE)

O House Family Partnership

Chad Bament (10) J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge S

TIMEFORM VIEW Justified support in 2m Stratford handicap hurdle in June and creditable efforts on all 4 completed starts since, finishing fourth of 10 at Taunton (2m, soft) latest. A prominent showing is likely. TFRHHHHI BHA94

DELIGHTFUL

GUEST (IRE) (278) ///P/U4P-P 12 10-10

Br B m Beneﬁcial - Saddlers Green (IRE)

Tabitha Worsley (3) J

O Mr P. York Phil York, Eﬃngham Common T

B James Browne

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed just poor form over hurdles in Ireland in 2019/20 and pulled up both starts for current yard. Big outsider. TFRHIIII BHA82

SAWPIT SIENNA (GB) (33) F36-436 D 10 10-10

Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Sawpit Supreme

O Mr David A. Hunt

Tom Bellamy J

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T

B D. A. Hunt and A. T. Huckﬁeld Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 6 at Lingfield (2m, good) in November but needs to shrug off a poor effort at Taunton last month in a race she’d won in the 2 previous years. TFRHHHII BHA82

LITTLE LADY LUCY (IRE)

Br B f Expert Eye - Jazzy Belle (IRE)

(21) P00 4 10-5

Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr B. Walsh Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mount Coote Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on Flat for Joseph O’Brien, winning a Gowran handicap in September. Well beaten in 3 juvenile hurdles for Joseph O’Brien but it wouldn’t be a shock to see her prove a diﬀerent proposition in handicaps. One to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA89

(GB) (52) 0-6055P 6 10-2

Br B m Pour Moi (IRE) - Darn Hot Non Runner J O The Chris Honour Racing Club Chris Honour, Ashburton T B No Illusions Partnership Cotswold Stone Supplies S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA74

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2024: MAJESTIC JAMEELA 4 11 2 Ciaran Gethings 9-4 (Stuart Edmunds) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6. Stewards Note:

SAWPIT SIENNA: Following its run on 8/1/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. LITTLE LADY LUCY: Following its run on 20/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Getmetothemoon (GB), 5-2 Little Soiree (IRE), 5-1 Sawpit Sienna (GB), 15-2 A Tickatickatiming (GB), 8-1 Little Lady Lucy (IRE), 100-1 Delightful Guest (IRE)

Chris Gordon has his team in form so it might be worth siding with LITTLE SOIREE, who is 5lb lower than when third on her Windsor handicap debut in December. The consistent Getmetothemoon is the obvious danger unless the betting speaks in the favour of Neil Mulholland handicap newcomer Little Lady Lucy.

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.45 - THE CHRIS SIMPSON FROM PLUMPTON TO PONTEFRACT CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the ﬁfth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 4th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 8th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to February 7th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Chris Simpson have kindly sponsored this race and A memento will be presented to the winning connections. A £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 10 entries at £50. - Closed February 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.15 - THE BETGOODWIN AND REALISTIC GAMES MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the ﬁfth £242. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 4th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 8th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. BetGoodwin have generously sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning owners and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £40. - Closed February 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.45 - THE HOWDEN INSURANCE BROKERS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 novice ﬁve 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 lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 8th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Howden have generously sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning owners and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 10 entries at £55. - Closed February 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.15 - THE BETGOODWIN AND EVERY MATRIX HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the ﬁfth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 8th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BetGoodwin have generously sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning connections. A £50 cash prize given to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 9 entries at £50. - Closed February 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.45 - THE BETGOODWIN SUSSEX NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18483 to the winning horse The second to receive £8505, the third £4252, the fourth £2128 and the fifth £1060. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £175 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 8th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BetGoodwin have generously sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning owners and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F) 2 for the purposes of this race. 13 entries, 1 at £35 and 12 at £175. - Closed February 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14137; Second £7067; Third £3535; Fourth £1768; Fifth £882. (Penalty Value £18483.50)

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.15 - THE BETGOODWIN MASTER TRAINER CHRIS GORDON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 8th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BetGoodwin have generously sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning connections and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 9 entries, 3 at £11 and 6 at £55. - Closed February 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10)

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.45 - THE BETGOODWIN AMBASSADOR ALAN KING MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3828 to the winning horse The second to receive £1761, the third £880, the fourth £440 and the ﬁfth £219. for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 4th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 8th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BetGoodwin have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 10 entries at £36. - Closed February 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3828.72)

SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

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