Sandown Park Racecard - Saturday 1st February by Weatherbys

SARAH DRABWELL General Manager, Sandown Park Racecourse

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RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Chairman

Nick Mustoe

Directors of the Racecourse Committee

Emma Banks

Vikki Dunn

Brian Finch

Charles Hemphill

Guy Henriques

Anna Mackenzie

General Manager

Sarah Drabwell

Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course

Andrew Cooper

Estates Manager

Craig Williamson

Deputy Estates Manager

Steve Mills

Safety Officer

Gareth Richardson

Commentator

Alan Howes

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Sarah Drabwell

Deputy Safeguarding Leads

Andrew Cooper &

Gareth Richardson

Stewards

Steve Drowne (Chief Steward)

Sarah Ellison (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Sophie Candy, Margaret Groves, Louise Neale, Fergus Sweeney

Starters

Robert Supple

Kieran O’Shea

Judge

Emily Jones

Clerk Of The Scales

Chris Hill

Veterinary Officer

Jane Harry

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, C.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S.

Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.

Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.

Veterinary Spotter

Melvin Stafford M.A., Vet.M.B., M.R.C.V.S.

Medical Officers

Dr Lucy Free

Dr Rob Cullen

Dr Peter Johnson

Dr Mark Gorvin

Dr Graeme Robertson

Dr Rizwan Ghani

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Darren Stone, Christine Hannaford, Peter Double, Kelly Corke, Sarah Collins

TODAY’S RACING

FIRST RACE

12:50pm The Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Novices’ Hurdle Race - 1m 7f 216y 14-15

SECOND RACE

1:25pm The Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 3f 173y 18-19

THIRD RACE

2:00pm The Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Chase- 1m 7f 99y 22-23

FOURTH

RACE

2:35pm The Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) - 2m 4f 10y 26-27

FIFTH RACE

3:07pm The Virgin Bet Heroes Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap) - 2m 7f 198y 32-33

SIXTH RACE

3:42pm The Virgin Bet Masters Handicap Chase - 3m 37y 38-39

SEVENTH

RACE

4:12pm The Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily Open National Hunt Flat Race - 1m 7f 216y 42-43

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RACECARD EXPLAINED

B g Walk InThe Park (IRE) - StarFace (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Nico de Boinville

Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Mr Lotﬁ Kohli 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winning hurdler who has quickly developed into a top-class chaser, his only defeat in 6-race novice campaign coming

ElFabioloinlastseason’sArkle.TeedhimselfupforthiswithanauthoritativesuccessinShloerChase3weeksagoandhe’shardtoopposehere.

Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent ﬁnishing positions.

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C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t ﬁnish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a ﬂat race

d = Disqualiﬁed

Bold form

ﬁgures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION

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5. JOCKEYS

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OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

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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 (outside GB)

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1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

Virgin Bet

Scilly Isles Saturday

12:50 – This looks like a match between Diamonds For Luck and Old Cowboy. Diamonds for luck was an easy winner last time out at Wetherby and although that wasn’t the strongest of races he was impressive and is still open to improvement. He carries a penalty for that success and preference is for Old Cowboy. He caught the eye in what looked like a decent Newbury Novice Hurdle and with improvement to come, he’s fancied to go close.

13:25 – De Kingpin was a good second last time out at Newbury and ran well on his only start at the track in November when third and not beaten in a race won by Anno Power, an opening mark of 117 looks workable and he is respected but preference is for the Gary & Josh Moore trained Kalifd’Airy He ran well at Fontwell on his penultimate start ﬁnishing second to Motazzen who was an easy winner on next start. Kalif d’Airy then went to Fakenham, he was dropped to 2 miles on good ground and was just beaten in a close ﬁnish when sent off a short priced fav Back up in trip and on softer ground he looks a big player here.

14:00 - A few of these come in here with questions to answer and although this is a rise in class, Classic Maestro is still open to improvement, he ran well last time at Haydock over 2m4f in a race that is working out well. It’s possible that trip stretches his stamina and the drop back in trip here will really suit. He should get a positive ride, and the ground will be no problem to him. He looks well treated off 130 and should go well.

14:35 – All four of these were last time out winners and this looks a great renewal. Kalif Du Berlais was an impressive winner at Cheltenham and is respected up in trip, but Jango Baie was very impressive on his chase debut where he comfortably beat next time out winner Springwell Bay. He was a Grade 1 winner over hurdles and with improvement to come, he could take this and be a force in all the top novice chase’s this season.

15:07 – A competitive handicap here and plenty with chances. HenriThe Second relished the step up in trip when scoring by 18 lengths at the track in December The second from that race won next time out and the third, Super Survivor won his next two starts. The form looks strong, he is still unexposed at the trip and the ground suits. He should go close.

15:42 – Gelino Bello ran well last time out when returning from a 698-day break and looks interesting now back over fences but the solid one here is In d’Or for Venetia Williams and David Maxwell. He won at Taunton on chase debut beating Herakles Westwood who won on his next two starts. He then went to Ascot and made it 2-2 over fences with another good performance and he still could be well handicapped of 133. He won over hurdles on soft ground, and all looks set for a big run.

16:12 – Hurricane Pat and Silver Hill both won on debut and carry penalties here, APai De Nom for Harry & Dan Skelton ran well ﬁnishing second on soft ground at Chepstow last October, he bumped into Sober Glory on that occasion who won easily on next start when sent off 4/9 That looks like strong form and A Pai De Nom can go one better here.

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for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £16500 Owners Prize Money 1st £6559, 2nd £3279, 3rd £1640, 4th £820 (PenaltyValue £8584.95)

FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore

(28 wins from 177 runners, 16%) runs OLD COWBOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs NOBLE PARK

FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2018 and 2020

The stable runs NOBLE PARK today. G & J Moore won this race in 2022 and 2024 The stable runs OLD COWBOY today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: DIAMONDS FOR LUCK trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 108 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb 1 DIAMONDS FOR LUCK (IRE) (56) FF/0-221 D 6 11-8

Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Alice Pink (IRE) (Milan)

Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley & Mr Aiden Murphy Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Michael & Bid C. Lenihan Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWSix-figurebuyoutofthepointingfieldwhoisprogressingnicelyoverhurdles,finishingrunner-uptwice beforelandingshortoddsatWetherby(2m,heavy)inDecember Moretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA118

2 BALLELA BLAZE (IRE) (37) 1/0-05 7 11-2

Br B g Conduit (IRE) - Ballela Girl (IRE) (Mandalus) Philip Armson (3) J

O Burrishoole Boy Racing Club

B Liam Cosgrave

Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood T

TIMEFORMVIEWEasywinnersolestartinIrishpointsinMarch2023butcomfortablyheldinabumperand2hurdlesunder Rulessince. TFRHIIII BHA-

NOBLE

PARK (IRE) (8) 060U

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cove (IRE) (Westerner)

O Mr M. Buckley & Mr A. Speelman

6 11-2

Nico de Boinville J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B P. Connell Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWIntophandsbutwellheldinabumperandbothcompletedstartsoverhurdles.Stillearlydaysbutwill needtotakeabigstepforward. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 OLD COWBOY

(GB) (17) 42-3

5 11-2

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Tara View (Kayf Tara) Niall Houlihan J

O Barry & Baroness Noakes Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Glebe Farm Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPurchasedfor£66,000afterﬁnishingrunner-upinapointlastAprilandmadeanencouragingstarttohisRulescareerwhenthird of13in2mNewburynovicehurdle17daysago Canbeexpectedtoimproveforayardwithagoodrecentrecordinthis. TFRHHHHH BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: PEKING OPERA (IRE) 4 10 4 Niall Houlihan 13-8 (Gary Moore) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Old Cowboy (GB), 11-10 Diamonds For Luck (IRE), 20-1 Noble Park (IRE), 100-1 Ballela Blaze (IRE)

SMARTER

This will likely develop into a match between OLD COWBOY and Diamonds For Luck, with the former taken to make the most of the weight he receives from Olly Murphy’s previous winner and add to his stable’s good recent record in this race.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OLD COWBOY 2.DIAMONDS FOR LUCK (IRE) 3.NOBLE PARK (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

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HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £480,334 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.

Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered

3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for ﬁnishing 1st or 2nd

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(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £17500

Owners Prize Money 1st £6956, 2nd £3477, 3rd £1740, 4th £870, 5th £434, 6th £217 (PenaltyValue £9105.25)Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls

(33 wins from 169 runners, 20%) runs JUST LUCKY SIVOLA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs OLD TIME CHASER

FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2015 and 2024 The stable runs OLD TIME CHASER today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: GRAND GESTE trained by Mrs S J Smith, Bingley, 214 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 DE KINGPIN (IRE) (45) 6/22-351 6 12-0

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Jolivia (FR) (Dernier Empereur (USA)) Ben Jones J

O Elizabeth and Oliver Troup Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Philip Hore Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWPointrecruitwholookedsuitedbytheincreasedemphasisonstaminawhenmakingitthirdtimeluckyoverhurdles in20.5fNewburynovice(soft)inDecember Hasthepotentialforbetteragainnowmovingintohandicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA117

2 IN LIMBO (IRE) (35) 332/-43

7 11-12

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Silver Needle (IRE) (Snurge) Ben Ffrench Davis (5) J

O Up In The Air syndicate Chris Down, Cullompton T

B Miss Samantha Weston Woodwarm Stoves S TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedall3startsinpointsand,followingalengthyabsence,there’sbeendeﬁniteencouragementtogleanfromeachofhis2starts innovicehurdlesthiswinter,latterlywhenthirdatNewbury(2mf)32daysago Longertrippromisestosuitonhandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA115

3 SOLE SOLUTION

(IRE) (17) 11/-621 7 11-11

Br Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Bell Storm (IRE) (Glacial Storm (USA)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Sir John Timpson Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B The Beeches & Grange Stud Timpson Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner in 2022/23 who has progressed with each start over hurdles since returning from a longabsence,winningaHerefordnovice17daysago Appealsasonewhocanimproveagaininhandicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA114

4 JUST LUCKY SIVOLA

(FR) (42) 16-213 D 6 11-9

Br B g Noroit (GER) - Rue Pigalle (FR) (Antarctique (IRE)) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs L. Maclennan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Gilles Trapenard Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhohasmadesolidstarttohurdlingcareer,showingagoodattitudetoopenhisaccountin21/2mnoviceatHerefordinNovember. Didn’tseemtostaywhensteppedupto3mforhisAscothandicapdebutsubsequentlyandcanresumehisprogressionbackovershorter TFRHHHHH BHA112

5 GRAND GESTE (IRE)

(32) 0-P0233 6 11-8

Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Lake Cresent (IRE) (Choisir (AUS)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Tuffa Footwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhenplacedinmaiden/novicehurdlesatupto3monhislast3outings.Thedropbackintriponhandicapdebutisabitofaconcern foronewholooksathoroughstayerbutconditionsshouldatleastplacetheemphasisonstamina.Cheekpiecesgoonforﬁrsttime TFRHHIII BHA111

6 SPRINGS A GIRL (IRE)

(45) 00-U161

Br B m Irish Wells (FR) - Flags Flying (IRE) (Tiger Hill (IRE))

6 11-5

Daire McConville (7) J

O A Grand Day Out Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Michael Ryan FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who made it 2-3 over hurdles when seeing off 6 rivals in 21f Ludlow mares’ novice inDecember Handicapdebut.

TFRHHHII BHA108

7 KALIF D’AIRY (FR) (13) 33-0022 BF 5 11-0

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Ulifa d’Airy (FR) (Anzillero (GER)) Caoilin Quinn J

O S. Packham, A. Austin and B. Austin Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinhandicapsatFontwell(19f)andFakenham(2m)inrecentmonths.Nudgedupanother4lb butit’sunlikelytopreventanotherprominentshowing.

8 LEECH (FR) (53) 310-650

TFRHHHHI BHA103

6 10-10

Br B g Masked Marvel - Lichtspiel (GER) (Areion (GER)) Adam Wedge J

O Mr David M. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais

Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtogetcompetitiveinmaiden/novicehurdlestowardstheendof2024butthisfairlyusefulbumper winnerratesapotentialimprovernowhandicappingupintrip Onetonoteinthebetting. TFRHHHII BHA99

9 OLD TIME CHASER (IRE) (48) 3/4-644 7 10-10

Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Simply Erin (IRE) (Gamut (IRE)) Nico de Boinville J

O McNeill Family & Stone Family Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Edward McMahon Ultima Business Solutions S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort from a leading yard but hasn’t bettered modest form in his 4 hurdle starts, beaten17lengthswhenfourthonWindsorhandicapdebut7weeksago TFRHHIII BHA99

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: JINGKO BLUE (FR) 5 12 0 James Bowen 16-5 (Nicky Henderson) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Sole Solution (IRE), 9-2 De Kingpin (IRE), Kalif d’Airy (FR), 6-1 Just Lucky Sivola (FR), 10-1 Springs A Girl (IRE), Old Time Chaser (IRE), 16-1 In Limbo (IRE), 18-1 Grand Geste (IRE), 40-1 Leech (FR) PLAY SMARTER

JUST LUCKY SIVOLA failed to stay 3m on his Ascot handicap debut just before Christmas and can show his mark is manageable back over shorter Recent Hereford novice winner Sole Solution should have more to offer in handicaps and is second choice ahead of Kalif d’Airy

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JUST LUCKY SIVOLA (FR) 2.SOLE SOLUTION (IRE) 3.KALIF D’AIRY (FR) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

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HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE (CLASS2)(GBBRACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620 (PenaltyValue £26015)

FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (33 wins from 169 runners, 20%) runs SOLO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs GUNSIGHT RIDGE

FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The stable runs SOLO today. V Williams won this race in 2015 and 2016. The stable runs MARTATOR today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: CLASSIC MAESTRO trained by J Candlish, Leek, 170 miles.

1 MARTATOR (FR) (14) 11-1130 C BF

8 12-0

Br B g Martaline - Tornada (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Camilla Norton Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr H. Des Ste Gauburge Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasdevelopedintoasmarthandicapchaser,bringingupthe5-timerwithplentytospareatAscot(16.7f)inNovember Lessereffortsonlast2starts,butnosurprisetoseehimresumehisprogresswithyardbackamongstthewinners. TFRHHHHI BHA150

2 GUNSIGHT RIDGE (GB) (55) F231-FP C 10 11-6

Br B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths (Eagle Eyed (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B M. and Mrs Watson Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWReactedwelltoﬁrst-timecheekpieceswhenlandinghandicapatPerthinApril.Mightwellhavefollowedupwhendepartingatthelastat Cheltenhamonreturn,thoughrannosortofraceatKelsolasttime.Couldfarebetterwithheadgearleftoffthelasttwicebackon. TFRHHHII BHA142

3 SOLO (FR) (42) P/226-04 C 9 11-6

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Flameche (FR) (Balko (FR)) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Gildas Blain Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartformasanovicein2022/23,winningtwiceincludingGrade2atKempton.Wasn’tabletoﬁndanyprogresslastseason,butwith reappearancerunbehindhimtherewerebettersignswhenfourthof7inhandicapatAscot(18.8f,soft)inDecemberMoreneeded. TFRHHHII BHA142

4 ETALON (IRE) (13) 10-505U CD 8 10-13

Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - So You Said (IRE) (Deﬁnite Article) Harry Skelton J

O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Ms Anne Marie Ryan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWRapidimproversentchasinglastterm,winningfirst3starts(includingoverC&D)beforeshapingbetterthanresultinAintreeGrade1 onfinalouting.Yettofiresofarthisseason,buthe’seasedintheweightsasaresultandcouldbouncebackatthisvenue. TFRHHHHH BHA135

5 CLASSIC

MAESTRO

(IRE) (33) 1-51113 BF 7 10-8

Br B g Jet Away - Shantelle Line (IRE) (Shantou (USA)) Luke Scott (5) J

O Classic Maestro Partnership Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B G T. Morrow PRA World Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBackontheupwhenlandinghandicaphurdlesatWetherby/BangorinDecember,beforecompletinghat-trickwhenseeingoffhissole rivalinbeginners’chaseatHaydock.GoodthirdbackinahandicapatHaydock(19.9f,soft)lasttime,thoughthisistougher TFRHHIII BHA130

6 TJ ECKLEBURG (IRE)

(14) 34-3123 7 10-2

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) Adam Wedge J

O Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate Prysg Cyf S TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverwhenscoringatHaydockinNovemberandbackedupthateffortwhensecondtoagoodprospectatChepstowthe followingmonth.However,neverathreatwhenthirdbackatHaydock(16.3f,soft)2weeksagoandhe’s5lboutoftheweightshere. TFRHHIII BHA119

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2024: HARPER’S BROOK (IRE) 8 11 6 Ben Jones 4-1 (Ben Pauling) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2. Stewards Note:

MARTATOR: Following its run on 18/1/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

GUNSIGHT RIDGE: Following its run on 8/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

ProbableS.P’s: 2-1 Etalon (IRE), 11-4 Martator (FR), 11-2 Gunsight Ridge (GB), 8-1 Solo (FR), Classic Maestro (IRE), 11-1 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Having moved up the ranks in good style as a novice, ETALON looks to have been brought along gradually in the current campaign and he is now only 4lb higherthan for his impressive C&D success a year ago He could be ready to return to winning ways, with Martator feared most given the progress he had shown when winning his ﬁrst 2 starts this season, ahead of Gunsight Ridge.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ETALON (IRE) 2.MARTATOR (FR) 3.GUNSIGHT RIDGE

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There is no better feeling than your ﬁrst Grade 1 winner and that was exactly what James Best experienced aboard NICKLE BACK in last year’s renewal of the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase. The gelding entered the race off the back of two wins and two seconds earlier in the

but was

sent off the 10/1 outsider of ﬁve. That price would go on to look unbelievably generous as NICKLE

contest. Ridden forward from the off,

THE

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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470 (PenaltyValue £56950)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (33 wins from 169 runners, 20%) runs KALIF DU BERLAIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs JANGO BAIE

FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2017 and 2018. The stable runs JANGO BAIE today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: HANDSTANDS trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 114 miles.

1 HANDSTANDS (IRE) (21) 116-F11 C D 6 11-7

Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Wattle Bridge (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Ben Jones J

O Mr T. P. Radford Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof3ofhis4startsoverhurdleslastterm,includinga11/2-lengthverdictoverJangoBaieinalistedeventatHuntingdon.Fellonchase debutbuthisjumpinghaslookedanassetinwinningGrade2raceshere(3m)andatFfosLas(19.4f)since.Shouldgiveitagoodshot. TFRHHHII BHA144

2 JANGO BAIE (FR) (50) 11222-1 6 11-7

Br B g Tiger Groom - Tenessee (FR) (Kapgarde (FR)) Nico de Boinville J

O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Andre Jean Belloir et al Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges S TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceandsecond3timesfrom5startsoverhurdleslastterm.Looksdestinedforbiggerandbetterthingsinthisspherejudgedon decisivereappearance/chasedebutsuccessatCheltenham(20.6f)inDecember,formwhichhasbeenboostedsince.Bigchance. TFRHHHHH BHA153

3 MARK OF GOLD (GB) (43) F10P-21

8 11-7

Br B g Golden Horn - Polly’s Mark (IRE) (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn J

O Stevie Fisher & Friends Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B The Kathryn Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWProliﬁcwinninghurdlerwho,despitenotbeinganobviouschaseronlooksorpedigree,madetheperfectstartinthisspherewhenlanding aGrade2atAscot(18.8f)justbeforeChristmas.However,hewasaratherfortunatewinnerthatdayandlooksvulnerablehere. TFRHHIII BHA142

4 KALIF DU BERLAIS (FR)

(31) 113-F11

5 11-3

Br B g Masked Marvel - Kadika (FR) (Poliglote) Harry Cobden J

O Ferguson, Mason, Hales, Done & Hogarth Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Berlais Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefuljuvenilehurdlerwhoshowednoilleffectsfromchasedebutfallatCarlisleinNovemberwhentakinganovices’handicapatNewburylaterthatmonth. DeliveredanotherassuredroundofjumpingwhenfollowingupatCheltenham(16.3f)onNewYear’sDayandlooksreadyforthisstepupinclass. TFRHHHHI BHA152

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: NICKLE BACK (IRE) 8 11 7 James Best 10-1 (Sarah Humphrey) 5 ran

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Jango Baie (FR), 5-2 Kalif du Berlais (FR), 11-4 Handstands (IRE), 28-1 Mark of Gold (GB)

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What this race lacks in quantity it more than makes up for in quality, with JANGO BAIE, Kalif du Berlais, HandstandsandMarkofGoldallhavingshownthemselvestobeverypromisingnovices.Thelast-named arguablylacksthescopeoftheotherthreeand,thoughHanstandsisunlikelytogodownwithoutaﬁght, it’s the Henderson and Nicholls runners that arguably possess the greatest potential. The form of Jango Baie’s Cheltenham chase debut success looks strong and he gets the nod.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JANGO BAIE (FR) 2.KALIF DU BERLAIS (FR) 3.HANDSTANDS (IRE)

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for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280 (PenaltyValue £56270)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (33 wins from 169 runners, 20%) runs HENRI THE SECOND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs WHATAJOHNNY

WEIGHTWATCHER: FLIGHT DECK won off a handicap mark of 137, his rating is now down 5lb to 132.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: SHOOT FIRST trained by C Byrnes, Ireland.

1 SHOOT FIRST (IRE) (42) 201/-510 9 12-0

Br B g Westerner - Keeps Sake (IRE) (Old Vic) P. Byrnes (3) J

O Dubai Cowboys Syndicate Charles Byrnes, Ireland T

B Mrs D. Cashman

TIMEFORMVIEWAveryusefulhurdlerwhohasalreadylandedavaluablehandicapatHaydock(24.3f,heavy)thisseason,showinghislikingforthissortofground. ToughaskintheGrade1LongWalkHurdlelasttimebutwouldhaveﬁnishedcloserforamistake2out.Veryinterestingbackinahandicap TFRHHHHI BHA145

2 GOSHEN (FR) (14) 44031-P C 9 11-7

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Hyde (FR) (Poliglote) Niall Houlihan J

O Mr Steven Packham Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Christophe Toulorge KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmarthurdlerinhispompbutgenerallystruggledtoﬁndformoverfenceslastseason.Openedchaseaccountatthirdattemptonﬁnalrunlast termbutthatwasn’tastrongraceandhasquestionstoanswernowhavingbeenpulleduponcomebackrunoverhurdlestwoweeksago TFRHHIII BHA138

3 RED DIRT

ROAD

(IRE) (37) 214/2-51

8 11-2

Br B g Fame And Glory - Miss Otis Regrets (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Dan Walker Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mr Walter Connors Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWBuildingupanimpressiverecordoverhurdles,havingwon3timesfrom7starts.Latestwasacareerbest,respondedwelltopositivetactics,makingall tolandahandicaphurdleatAintree(20f,soft)butfrontrunnerswerefavouredthatday.Opentomoreimprovementnowupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA133

4 HENRI THE SECOND

(FR) (56) 42P/4-41 CD 8 11-2

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Rock Treasure (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Harry Cobden J

O Martin Broughton & Friends 7 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme Daniela Airaldi Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2winnerhereasanoviceandbuiltongoodcomebackrunafter12monthsoffwithdominantvictory(secondandthirdhavewonsince)overC&D 56daysago,travelledwellandfoundplentyintestingconditions.Thisracewouldhavebeenhistargetsinceandhehaslotsinhisfavourhere. TFRHHHHH BHA133

5 FLIGHT DECK

(IRE) (64) 00-0524 11 11-1

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Rate of Knots (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Ellis Collier (5) J

O The Steve, Joe and Steve Syndicate Deborah Cole, Solihull T

B Mrs Noreen McManus Lewisham Developments Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapperwhowasagoodsecondatNewtonAbbot(21.5f)earlierintheseasonbeneﬁttingfromapositiverideandchange ofheadgearOutofhisdepthinaGrade2lasttimeandwhileheshouldfarebetterincalmerwaters,hecomeswithrisksattached. TFRHHHII BHA132

6 DEEP

CAVE

(IRE) (13) 510554

7 10-13

Br B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE) (Presenting) Jack Tudor J

O Mr Caolan Brendan Woods Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Robert Allen Dodson and Horrell S TIMEFORMVIEWSteadilyprogressivein fourruns forcurrentyard,latesteffort a promisingonewhen fourth of12 in a decent handicapatWindsor(24f,goodtosoft)13daysago Nosurprisetoseehimgiveanothergoodaccounthere. TFRHHHHI BHA130

7 MAJOR FORTUNE (IRE) (36) 112-166 D 7 10-8

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Numero Huit (IRE) (Robin des Champs (FR)) HarrySkelton J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Major Fortu Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Noel O’Brien Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORMVIEWBigimproverwhensteppedupto21/2m+lastseason,winning5onthespin.Pickedupwhereheleftoffwhenscoringwithplentyinhandat NewtonAbbot(17f)inOctoberbutstruggledoff9lbhighermarkintworunssinceandhandicapperhasonlyeasedhisgripslightlyhere, TFRHHHII BHA125

8 DARTMOOR PIRATE (GB) (37) 2242-62

6 10-7

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Behra (IRE) (Grand Lodge (USA)) SamTwiston-Davies J

O geegeez.co.uk XXII Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B R. W. Russell geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedhurdleswinnerwhohasﬁnishedsecondon4ofhislast5startsoverthesmallerobstacles.Didn’ttaketochasingthisseasonbutback ontrackwhengoodsecondof10inahandicaphurdleatWincanton(24.7f,soft)37daysagobutneedstoimproveagaininastrongerrace

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9 HAURAKI

GULF

(GB) (32) U-22202 D 10 10-5

Br B g Kayf Tara - Leading On (Presenting) Cameron Iles (7) J

O Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull T

B Aiden Murphy Lewisham Developments Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWGoodchaserunner-upatNewtonAbbot(25.8f)inMayandposteddecenteffortsoverhurdlesthisautumn.Modestreturnedtofencesthisseasonbut bouncedbackwithadecentsecondinhandicaphurdleatWarwick(26f,soft,10/1)32daysago Moreneededfacingbetteroppositionhere. TFRHHHII BHA122

10 WHATAJOHNNY (IRE)

(31) 31-2633

7 10-3

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Lola Rosa (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr William Woodhouse Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Cathal Ennis Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWNovice/handicapwinnerlastseasonandhasadvancedhisformagainthistermRanwithcreditwhenthirdatCheltenham(24f,soft)31daysago havingbeenunsuitedbymoderategallop First-timecheekpiecesshouldsuitandthisgreaterstaminatestshouldbetohisliking.Claims. TFRHHHHI BHA120

11 IDEFIX DE CIERGUES

(FR) (31) 2-44112 7 10-2

Br B or Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Caline de Ferbet (FR) (Network (GER)) Ben Jones J

O Hydes,Waters,Frobisher,Prowting&Palmer Rebecca Curtis, Newport T

B Mr Jean-Louis Devillard William Hill S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over hurdles and fences already this season and denied a 3-timer by another hat-trick seeking rival when second in a handicap hurdle atCheltenham(24f,soft),althoughwasideallyplacedoffaslowgallop Notfullyexposedastayerandhaseach-wayclaimsoffalowracingweight. TFRHHHHI BHA119

12 GAYE LEGACY

(IRE) (311) 122152- D 7 10-2

Br B m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Gaye Memories (Overbury (IRE)) Ben Poste J

O Chase The Dream and Mrs R F Knipe Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B The Beeches Stud Ltd Cobhall Court Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofapairofhandicaphurdleslastseason,includingontestinggroundatNewbury,SignedoffwithacreditablesecondatWincanton inMarchbuthasn’tbeenseensinceandthislooksatoughaskmakingherreappearanceinawarmracefrom3lboutofthehandicap TFRHHIII BHA116

13 LUCKY ONE (FR) (35) 1/6006-0

10 10-2

Br Br g Authorized (IRE) - Lady Anouchka (IRE) (Vettori (IRE)) Miss Roisin Leech (7) J

O Mr C. R. Leech Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B E.A.R.L. du Bois Hue PRA World Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPulledupinMay2022.SuccessfultwiceatAuteuilsincebutshapedasifneededrunfornewconnectionswhenninthina handicaphurdle(66/1)atNewbury(20.5f,goodtosoft)35daysago Shouldbeﬁtterbuthasalotonhisplatehere. TFRHHIII BHA115

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2024: SAINT DAVY (FR) 7 11 1 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 4-1 (Jonjo O’Neill) 14 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 10 Visor worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 11.

Stewards Note:

GOSHEN: Following its run on 18/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was outpaced.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Henri The Second (FR), 9-2 Shoot First (IRE), 9-1 Ideﬁx de Ciergues (FR), 11-1 What A Johnny (IRE), 12-1 Deep Cave (IRE), Dartmoor Pirate (GB), 14-1 Red Dirt Road (IRE), 20-1 Flight Deck (IRE), Major Fortune (IRE), Hauraki Gulf (GB), 25-1 Gaye Legacy (IRE), 33-1 Goshen (FR), 100-1 Lucky One (FR)

HENRI THE SECOND could hardly have been more dominant when scoring under similar conditions over C&D last time and with the form of that win having been franked since, he has good claims to follow up Shoot First has already raided these shores to claim a valuable pot this season, and he’s a big danger now back in a handicap 7 y-os and Deep Cave and What AJohnny both remain relatively unexposed over staying trips and should run well.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HENRI THE SECOND (FR) 2.SHOOT FIRST (IRE) 3.DEEP CAVE (IRE)

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for ﬁve yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £50000

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (33 wins from 169 runners, 20%) runs GELINO BELLO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs IN D’OR

WEIGHTWATCHER: GUSTAVIAN won off a handicap mark of 132, his rating is now down 6lb to 126.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: O’CONNELLtrained by Mrs S J Smith, Bingley, 214 miles.

1 GELINO BELLO (FR) (37) 1/11FP/-6 D 9 12-0

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Parade (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Harry Cobden J

O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Remi Boucret John Cotton (Group) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartformwhenwinning2novicechasesattheendof2022butverylightlyracedsince.Hadwindop/off23months beforeafairsixthof10in3mWincantonhandicaphurdle37daysago Cantakeastepforwardbackoverfences. TFRHHHII BHA141

SHAN BLUE

(IRE) (50) PP33-40 D BF 11 11-10

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Lady Roberta (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Desmond Amond Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaseratbestand,thoughwinlesssincelandingKautoStarNovices’ChaseatKemptonin2020,heshapedwell whenfourthatBangor(24.1f,soft)onreturn.Below-pareffortatCheltenhamlasttimesoneedstobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA137

3 ESCARIATEN

(FR) (50) P/6P0-P4 D 11 11-8

Br B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Spartes Eria (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) James Best J

O J B Property Investments (Midlands) Ltd Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Mr Jacques Antoine Cesbron FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefulchaserinhispompandreturnedtoformforhiscurrentyardwhenfourthof15inhandicapchase (80/1)atCheltenham(29.2f,goodtosoft)50daysago Notruledoutwithblinkersreplacingcheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA135

4 IN D’OR (FR) (14) 312-011 D

7 11-6

Br B g Nidor (FR) - La Dauvilla (FR) (Seattle Dancer (USA)) Mr David Maxwell J

O Mr David Maxwell Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr C. Magnien & Mr J. Magnien The Fitzdares Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW French import who has improved for the switch to fences, scoring cosily in handicaps (around 3m) atTauntonandAscotthiswinter.Hasmoretocomeandabigplayerinhishat-trickbid. TFRHHHHH BHA133

5 PATS FANCY (IRE) (420) 1125/0/6- D 10 11-6

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Pat’s Darling (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Ben Jones J

O Hydes,McDermott,Spencer,Frobisher & Lee

Rebecca Curtis, Newport T

B Maurice Leamy William Hill S TIMEFORMVIEWDeveloped into a useful chaser in 2021/22. Seen out onlytwice since (well held both times), however, andhasanotherlengthyabsencetoovercomehere.

TFRHHIII BHA133

6 GUSTAVIAN (IRE) (37) 343-3P2 D 10 10-13

Br B g Mahler - Grange Oscar (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))

O Decimus Racing I

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Martin C. Fleming geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 12 runs since his last win in 2023 but he posted a very good second of 7 in handicap chase atAintree(25f,soft)37daysago Weightedtogowelldespitea4lbrise.

7 DREAMING BLUE (GB) (36) 311-314

TFRHHHHI BHA126

8 10-12

Br B g Showcasing - Got To Dream (Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) Rex Dingle J

O Mr R. W. Devlin

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Fittocks Stud geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatLudlowinDecemberandbackeditupwithacreditablefourthof11inhandicap chaseatKempton(24f,goodtosoft)36daysago Inthemixwithblinkersbackon. TFRHHHII BHA125

8 O’CONNELL (IRE) (37) 224-011 D

9 10-11

Br B g Westerner - Brixen (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Mr Tom Ford Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned an improved model and bids for a hat-trick following handicap wins at Carlisle and MarketRasen(27.6f) Scoredeasilyonlatteroccasionsonottakenlightlydespitea9lbweightshike. TFRHHHHI BHA124

Br B g Irish Wells (FR) - Maralypha (FR) (Louveteau (USA)) Jack Tudor J

O Prof Caroline Tisdall

B C. Ferchaud, E. Ibara & M. A. Seche

David Pipe, Wellington T

W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWDoubledhistallyinthissphereatFfosLasbackinNovember2022butlightlyracedsinceandwellbelowpar bothrunsthistermatHaydockandChepstow Needsasubsequentwindoptosparkimprovement. TFRHHIII BHA122

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: JAVA POINT (IRE) 9 11 1 Jonathan Burke 10-1 (Henry Oliver) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 9. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 9. Stewards Note:

SHAN BLUE: Following its run on 13/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the undulations. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 In d’Or (FR), 4-1 Gustavian (IRE), 11-2 O’Connell (IRE), 6-1 Shan Blue (IRE), 8-1 Dreaming Blue (GB), 16-1 Gelino Bello (FR), Eden du Houx (FR), 18-1 Escaria Ten (FR), 28-1 Pats Fancy (IRE)

Venetia Williams’ IN D’OR is the youngest in this ﬁeld and comes here on an upward curve so is fancied to defy a career-high mark and complete his hat-trick. Gustavian is weighted to have a big say on the back of his resurgent Aintree second and next on the list, although the thriving O’Connell is another to consider in his attempt to complete his own hat-trick.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IN

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (28 wins from 177 runners, 16%) runs HURRICANE PAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 41 runners, 12%) runs A PAI DE NOM LONGESTTRAVELLER: CRACKERJACQUE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 131 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 HURRICANE PAT (IRE) (83) 2-21 CD 5 11-8

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Fedoria (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Niall Houlihan J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Hurricane Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Pat McCarthy Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORMVIEW£40,000buyafterﬁnishingrunner-upinapairofIrishpointsinthespringandlookedagoodprospectwhenlandingC&Dbumper(7/1,good)inNovember fromstablemate,tankingthroughtherace Facesdifferentconditionsherebuthecanimproveandseemssuretoﬁgureunderapenalty TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 SILVER HILL (IRE) (58) 1

5 11-8

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Coole Aris (IRE) (Presenting) Gavin Sheehan J

O Lord Ronaldshay & Lord Yarborough Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B David Fenton Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW£42,000Shiroccogeldingfromthefamilyofsmartbumperwinner/fairlyusefulhurdlerSnowTern.9/2,madeawinningstartinMarketRasen bumperinDecember,thestaminainhispedigreeshiningthroughashebattledwelltocomeoutontop.Shouldimproveandonetoconsider TFRHHHII BHA-

3 A PAI DE NOM (GB) (95) 2

5 11-4

Br B g Passing Glance - Midnight Cataria (Midnight Legend) Harry Skelton J

O Cherry Knoll Farm, M&T Ward & D Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Pitchall Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWFromagoodfamilyanddespitebeingeasytobackheshapedreallywellwhensecondatChepstow(10/1)ondebutinOctober, alongwayclearoftherest,whilethewinnerhasmadeit2-2since.Goodchancebackfromabreakwithimprovementlikely TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 CRACKERJACQUE (GB) (57)

5 11-4

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Midnight Crackle (Midnight Legend) SamTwiston-Davies J

O Frost, Palmer and Wakely Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B T. C. Frost geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWFromquiteagoodfamilyandtherewasaglimmerofpromiseatExeter2monthsago.Willneedtobuild plentyonthattoﬁgurehere. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 MONDOUI’BOY (FR) (335) 2- 5 11-4

Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Mondovi (FR) (Linda’s Lad) Mr David Maxwell J

O Mr David Maxwell Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Haras de La Rousseliere The Fitzdares Club S TIMEFORM VIEW£140,000buyafterﬁnishing runner-up sole start in IrishpointsinMarch,thewinnerapromisinghurdler. Fromthe familyofuseful hurdler/ top-classchaser(stays21f)SaintCalvadosandrepresentsowner/rider2-7inbumpers(wononimpressivenewcomeratNewburyinNovember). TFRHHHII BHA-

6 RECORDATOR (GB) (-)

4 10-6

Br B g Dartmouth - Teeton Power (Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)) Ben Jones J

O Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip T

B Lara Hellyer

TIMEFORMVIEWDartmouthgelding.Damfair21/2mhurdlewinner(stayed25f).Stiffintroduction.

7 VESALIUS (IRE) (84) 5

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-6

Br B g Study of Man (IRE) - Contribution (Champs Elysees) James Best J

O Mr David Gibbons Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd K & M (Hauliers) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brotherto 2 Flatwinners butwasn’t doingtoo much quicklywhenwell held on debut atAintree inNovember Worktodo TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: SIXMILEBRIDGE (IRE) 5 11 4 Ben Jones 13-8 (Ben Pauling) 8 ran Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No 6.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Hurricane Pat (IRE), 9-4 A Pai de Nom (GB), 5-1 Mondoui’boy (FR), 11-2 Silver Hill (IRE), 33-1 Recordator (GB), 40-1 Crackerjacque (GB), 100-1 Vesalius (IRE)

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Racegoers are required to conform to the instructions given by gate and/or security staff especially when crossing the racecourse. Course crossings will occasionally be closed as a matter of safety DOGS

Dogs are not allowed into the Racecourse Enclosures, with the exception of assistance dogs The RSPCA advises that animals are never left inside cars If an animal is left in a car and is panting for breath it may be starting to suffer from heatstroke, which can kill an animal very quickly. Please help us get this message across It will save more animals from suffering and avoid the need to prosecute owners

DRESS CODES

At Sandown Park Racecourse we believe racing should be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. And one thing is certainly true, the more relaxed and comfortable we feel, the more likely we are to have a great time. So that’s why we’ve created one very simple piece of guidance, to come “dressed to feel your best”.

Whatever your tastes, the most important thing when choosing your outfit is, of course, comfort and confidence. So wear what feels right for you and will keep you feeling your best from start to finish, whatever the weather

HBLB CONTRIBUTION PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £480,334 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025

NOTICES

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing.

PARADE RING ACCESS

In the interests of safety, access to the parade ring is strictly limited to Owners and Trainers with runners in the race, British Horseracing Authority and Racecourse Officials who are on duty at the meeting and Emergency Service Personnel. Those people holding badges or accreditation that allow access to the Parade Ring are asked to refrain from entering this area unless it is absolutely necessary in the course of their business

PHOTOGRAPHY

Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes in the public enclosures Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without prior accreditation being obtained. Flash photography is not allowed anywhere on the Racecourse as it may distract or frighten horses.

RACEHORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE

The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of trainers who are licensed by The British Horseracing Authority The standards demanded by The BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation. The British Horseracing Authority similarly licenses every racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course used by competitors, both human and equine. BHA Officials ensure that racecourses delivers these standards. In addition Sandown Park Racecourse employs three veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the racecourse’s veterinary team. Qualiﬁed paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment. This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment. If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the nearest equine hospital or Accident & Emergency hospital

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.50 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8584 to the winning horse The second to receive £3946, the third £1973 and the fourth £986. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 27th and pay £82 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race Horses which have been placed in the ﬁrst four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 26th April, 2025. 13 entries at £82. - Closed January 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6559; Second £3279; Third £1640; Fourth £820 (PenaltyValue £8584.95)

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Second Race 1.25 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9105 to the winning horse The second to receive £4186, the third £2093, the fourth £1046, the ﬁfth £523 and the sixth £260 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £87 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £70 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. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VIRGIN BET. 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 16 entries at £87. - Closed January 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6956; Second £3477; Third £1740; Fourth £870; Fifth £434; Sixth £217. (Penalty Value £9105.25) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.00 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for five yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 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 6lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. 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 horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 9 entries, 1 at £50 and 8 at £250 - Closed January 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (PenaltyValue £26015) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.35 - THE VIRGIN BET SCILLY ISLES NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700 and the fourth £5330 for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry Enter by noon, January 27th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 3lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lb Mares allowed 7lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo ofVIRGIN BET 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. 7 entries at £500 - Closed January 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470. (PenaltyValue £56950) A SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.07 - THE VIRGIN BET HEROES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56270 to the winning horse The second to receive £21200, the third £10610, the fourth £5300, the fifth £2660, the sixth £1330, the seventh £660 and the eighth £340 for four yrs old and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st) VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VIRGIN BET 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 This race will be restricted to 18 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R19 and R20 The procedure forthe allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Site. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race The penalty referred to under Rule will be waived for any horse which is deemed a nonrunner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race 21 entries, 5 at £100 and 16 at £500 - Closed January 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£43040; Second £17740;Third £8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280 (PenaltyValue £56270)

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Sixth Race 3.42 - THE VIRGIN BET MASTERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for five yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 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 5lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo ofVIRGIN BET 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 horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 15 entries, 3 at £50 and 12 at £250 - Closed January 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (PenaltyValue £26015)

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Seventh Race 4.12 - THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8584 to the winning horse The second to receive £3946, the third £1973, the fourth £986, the ﬁfth £493 and the sixth £245. for four and ﬁve yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, January 27th and pay £82 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race 17 entries at £82. - Closed January 27th, 2025.Owners Prize Money.Winner£6559; Second £3279; Third £1640; Fourth £820; Fifth £409; Sixth £205. (PenaltyValue £8584.95) A

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