IMPERIAL CUP DAY
SARAH DRABWELL General Manager, Sandown Park Racecourse
Welcome
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RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found on page 47
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
Simon Holt
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Sarah Drabwell
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Andrew Cooper &
Gareth Richardson
Stewards
Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)
Georgina Cartwright (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Joseph Chan, Steve Drowne, Ben Ford, Simon Kirk, Richard Westropp
Starters
Robert Supple
James Stenning
Judge
David Hicks
Clerk Of The Scales
Robert Cuthbert
Veterinary Officer
Howard Robinson
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
Peter Double, Sarah Collins
Kelly Corke, Darren Stone, Christine Hannaford
TODAY’S RACING
FIRST RACE
1:15pm The Betfair Racing Podcasts Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (GBB Race) - 1m 7f 216y 18-19
SECOND RACE
1:50pm The European Breeders’ Fund Betfair ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Final Race (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) - 2m 3f 173y 22-24
THIRD RACE
2:25pm The Betfair Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle Race (GBB Race) - 1m 7f 216y 28-30
FOURTH RACE
3:00pm The British Stallion Studs EBF Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed Race) (GBB Race) - 1m 7f 216y 32-33
FIFTH RACE
3:35pm The Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - 3m 37y 36-37
SIXTH RACE
4:10pm The Betfair Exchange Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) -
SEVENTH RACE
4:45pm The betting.betfair.com Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - 2m 4f 10y 44-45
BET365 FLAT SEASON OPENER
The first day of the Sandown flat season, is anything but flat! You may well see a Derby or Ascot winner at this fixture, with it being the perfect day for the sporting purist. We get the season off to a sensational start with a day of high-class action, featuring a Group 2 and two Group 3 races including the bet365 Classic Trial, which can see the emergence of a Derby winner.
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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.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
WHAT’S ON TODAY
12:00pm
Jockey Meet &Greet
Surrey Hall Stage
12:30pm
Equicizer Masterclass
Surrey Hall Stage
12:45pm
Betfair Punters Panel Winners Enclosure
2:15pm
Ireland vs France Six Nations
Also in the Surrey Hall all day: Golf Simulator Darts with the Stars with Bobby George &Kevin Painter
THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTS
HANDICAP HURDLE
RACE
(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £17500 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£6956,2nd£3477,3rd£1740,4th£870,5th£434,6th£217 (PenaltyValue£9105.25)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADINGCOURSETRAINER(20-25):G &J Moore
(30 wins from 183 runners, 16%) runsGALACTICCHARM & RISKITALL
TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST14DAYS):G &J Moore
(7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runsGALACTICCHARM & RISKITALL
FANCYTHAT: G &J Moore won this race in 2018, 2021 and 2023. The stable runs GALACTICCHARM & RISKITALL today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER:MELONtrained by O Greenall &J Guerriero, Malpas, 184 miles.
1 MELON (GER) (44) 161 D 12-0
Br Ch g Adlerflug (GER) - Mrs Miller (GER) (Lord of England (GER)) TobyWynne (3) J
O Rockerfellers Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B K. Strauf Swansway S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedimproveronFlat(14fwinner)whowaswellontopfinishwhenseeingoffNarragansetttomakeit2winsfromopening3starts injuvenilehurdlesatWetherby44daysago Ingoodhandsandfeasibletothinkhecanprogressfurthernowhandicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA122
2 GALACTIC CHARM (GB) (42) 21P 11-9
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Gold Charm (GER) (Key of Luck (USA)) Caoilin Quinn J
O The Fat Jockey Partnership Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Harriet Loder KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulstayinghandicapperonFlatwhopostedapromisingsecondonyard/hurdlesbowoverC&DinDecemberDidn’tneedtorepeatthateffortwhen goingoneplacebetteratFontwelllaterthatmonthandthisismoresuitablethanGr2assignmentlatest.Cheekpiecesbackonforhandicapbow. TFRHHHII BHA117
3 NARRAGANSETT
(GB) (26)
221 D
11-7
Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Rock Exhibition (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) Conor O’Farrell J
O Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Scea Des Prairies Jeffroy Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful(andlightly-raced)winnerontheFlatwho,havingfoundonlyonetoogoodonfirst2hurdleruns,hadlittletroublelandingcrampedodds inaPlumptonmaiden(15.9f)lastmonth.Formtodatehassubstanceandinterestingswitchedtohandicaps.Hoodretained. TFRHHHHI BHA115
4 MIDNIGHT RUMBLE
(GB) (28) 624 11-5
Br B g Oasis Dream - Inpromptu (IRE) (Cacique (IRE))
O Let’s Get Ready To Rumble Partnership
Tom Cannon J
Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Carisbrooke Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlatandpostedfairformon2ofhis3startsoverhurdlestodate,fourthof7injuvenilehurdle atWarwick(16f,soft)28daysago Makeshandicaphurdledebutwithsomeworktodo,however. TFRHHHII BHA113
5
LUCKY BERE
(FR) (28) 223 BF
Br B g Seahenge (USA) - Niska (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN))
11-2
MrJoshua Newman (5) J
O Mr B. Marsh Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T
B Haras de La Haie Neuve, Sas Regnier The Firehouse Somerset S TIMEFORMVIEWFair11/2mFlatwinnerinFranceandsimilarformwhenmakingframeall3startsinjuvenilehurdlesfornewstableinrecentmonths. Laiddownsolidfoundationsthenwithaviewtosteppingintohandicapsandthisstiffertrackmaywellplaytohisstrengths. TFRHHHHI BHA110
6
RISK ITALL (FR)
(40) 32 BF 11-1
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Popin’s Du Berlais (FR) (Poliglote) Niall Houlihan J
O Mr Keith F. J. Loads & Mr Harry Redknapp Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Haras de Montaigu KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWEasywinnerofonlystartonFlatinFranceandpromiseamidstinexperiencewhenthirdinaKemptonjuvenile(2m)onstabledebutinDecember. RacedfreelywhenbeatenatshortoddsinPlumptonnovice6weeksagobutfirst-timehoodcanhelpnowhandicapping.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA109
7 VOLAKES (GB) (39) 33 10-10
Br B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Very Dashing (Dansili) Charlie Hammond J
O Mr M. Kehoe
Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Meon Valley Stud Science Supplements S
TIMEFORMVIEWMid-divisionatbestinmaiden/minoreventsonFlatforWilliamHaggas.Somepromiseinpairofhurdlerunsfornewyard,shapingbetterthandistance beatensuggestswhenthirdinmares’noviceatChepstow(2m)39daysagoAssessorhastakennochanceswithheropeningmark,though. TFRHHIII BHA104
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: SPICED RUM 4 11 3
Robert Dunne 13-2 (Stuart Kittow) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Melon (GER), 9-2 Narragansett (GB), 5-1 Lucky Bere (FR), 11-2 Risk ItAll (FR), 6-1 Galactic Charm (GB), 7-1 Midnight Rumble (GB), 22-1 Volakes (GB)
A lightly-raced, improving stayer on the Flat, MELON has essentially continued that theme over timber, making it 2 wins from 3 starts when fending off the re-opposing Narragansett in a Wetherby juvenile in January He looks sure to do better still now handicapping and is selected to come out on top. Lucky Bere and aforementioned Narragansett are others fancied to feature. Risk It All is also worth a look.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
SECOND
for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, x Total prize fund £80000 OwnersPrizeMoney.1st£34432,2nd£14192,3rd£7096,4th£3552,5th£1776,6th£888, 7th£440,8th£224.(PenaltyValue£45016)6EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADINGCOURSETRAINER(20-25):PNicholls (31wins from 167 runners, 19%) runsBELLIANO &KENROY
TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST14DAYS):B Pauling (7wins from 23 runners, 30%) runsFOLLOWCATO, IT’SHARDTOKNOW &MEETMEBYTHESEA
FANCYTHAT: PNichollswonthis race in 2015, 2020 and 2022.The stable runs BELLIANO &KENROYtoday.
LONGESTTRAVELLER:KEPLER’SLAWtrained by LJ Morgan,Waltham OnTheWolds, 141 miles.
colours no horse age
1 THE KEMBLE BREWERY (GB) (80) 1/13-112 BF 6 12-0
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Legendara (Midnight Legend) Tom Bellamy J
O Breakfast At 10 Syndicate Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Martin Rowe Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulbothstartsinbumpersandalsolandedapairof2mnovicehurdlesthisautumn.Anothergoodrunwhen2lengthssecondtothereopposing MeetmebytheseainnoviceatLudlow(2m,soft)inDecemberShouldhavemoretooffernowhandicappingupintripTonguetieadded. TFRHHHII BHA129
2 MEETMEBYTHESEA (IRE) (43) 2-111 5 11-13
Br B g Watar (IRE) - Lake Wakatipu (Lake Coniston (IRE)) Callum Pritchard (5) J
O Mr John P. McManus Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Mr Maurice Day Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points and unbeaten in 3 hurdles around 2m this winter. Should have more to offer now handicappingoveratripwhichshouldsuitforlastyear’swinningyard Goodclaimeralsotakes5lboff Obviousappeal. TFRHHHHI BHA128
3 KEPLER’S LAW (GB) (46) 1-331 D 6 11-13
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Wee Orbit (Kayf Tara) Brian Hughes J
O Mr Alan Rogers L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B C. R. R. Sweeting & Conduit Farm Stud Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhohasmadeanencouragingstarttohishurdlecareerthiswinter,gettingoffthemarkatthethirdtime ofaskingin20.5fLeicesternovice(heavy)inJanuary Likelycapableofbetternowmovingintohandicapcompany. TFRHHHII BHA128
4 OFF THE JURY (IRE) (10) 43-223r 6 11-11
Br B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - La Pelodette (FR) (Sagamix (FR)) Mr David Maxwell J
O Mr David Maxwell Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe The Fitzdares Club S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhenclosethirdon3mDoncasterhandicapdebutinJanuaryandsettobetterthatformwhenrunningout atthelastatWetherby(3magain)10daysago Another4lbhighernowbutstillnotdiscounted. TFRHHHII BHA126
5
GEORGE’S LAD
(IRE) (43) F-5221
5 11-11
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Undecided Hall (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Liam Harrison J
O Andy & The Frisky Fillies
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Grove View Stud Limited Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWHeldeverychancewhenfallingatthelastinapointandhasprogressedwitheachrunoverhurdlestothispoint,suitedbythestepupto19.5fwhen winninghardheldinmaidenatDoncasterinJanuaryOneofafewhandicapnewcomersinthisfieldwholikelyhashisbestdaysaheadofhim. TFRHHHII BHA126
6 BELLIANO (GB) (32) 1-211
6 11-10
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Miliana (IRE) (Polar Falcon (USA)) Harry Cobden J
O Bryan Drew and Partners & Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B R. W. Russell Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW£255,000purchaseaftereasilywinninganIrishpoint.BumpedintoTheNewLiononhisChepstowhurdledebutbeforelanding theoddsinamaidenatAscotandnoviceatMarketRasen.Muchrespectedforatopyardwithastrongrecordinthis. TFRHHHHH BHA125
7 PESO (IRE) (44) 3/-412
6 11-10
Br Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Flaming Poncho (IRE) (Accordion) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mr Patrick Doyle Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B M. Kelleher Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWThirdinsoleIrishpointsandwasmuchimprovedfromhishurdlingdebutafter11weeksoffwhenwinning11-runnerintroductoryeventatNewbury(2m,goodtosoft) justafterChristmas.Matchedthatformwhensecondin2mWetherbynovicesince.Stepupintripshouldsuitnowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA125
8 IT’S HARD TO KNOW (IRE) (70) 1-116
6 11-9
Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Sean’s Oscar (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Ben Jones J
O Owners Group 138
Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B James Browne Owners Group S TIMEFORMVIEWWonsolestartinIrishpoints(Feb2024)andsuccessfulinnovicehurdlesatLingfield(19.5f)andMarketRasen(20.5f)onfirst2startsfor BenPauling.DroppedawaytamelyintheGrade1ChallowatNewburyjustafterChristmasbutretainspotentialnowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA124
9 LAURENS BAY (FR) (49) 2/1-2214 BF 6 11-8
Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Hey Laura (FR) (Lauro (GER)) Gavin Sheehan J
O Happy Valley Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr Marc Staels BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedpreviouspromiseashemadeitthirdtimeluckyoverhurdlesin10-runnernoviceatHuntingdon(2m,heavy) inDecemberbutneedstoshrugoffalesserrunatAscotinJanuarynowmovingintohisfirsthandicap. TFRHHIII BHA123
10 ELYSIAN KNIGHT (GB) (22) 336413 D 6 11-6
Br B g Champs Elysees - Hobb’s Dream (IRE) (Winged Love (IRE)) Conor O’Farrell J
O Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Neil Mulholland Racing Ltd Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWLefthurdledebutbehindwhenspringinga40/1surpriseinFfosLasmaideninJanuary Shapedwellinarace whichtestedspeedmorethanstaminaatFakenhamsinceandlikelyimprovernowhandicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA121
11 NOT SO WOOLLY (GB) (32) 5-3332 BF 6 11-3
Br B g Kayf Tara - Susie Sheep (Robin des Champs (FR)) Brendan Powell J
O The Shepherds Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHasmadeasoundstarttohishurdlecareer,placingforafourthtimewhensecondin19fTauntonnovice lastmonth.Thestepbackupintripshouldsuitnowhandicapping.Alsowearsfirst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA118
12
SILVER THORN
(GB) (32) 42-1532 6 11-3
Br Gr g Martaline - Miracle Maid (Selkirk (USA)) Jonathan Burke J
O Syders & Burkes Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Whitley Stud Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWReachedtheframein2bumpersandmadeasuccessfulhurdlingdebutina23/4mStratfordmaiden(heavy)inOctoberSteppeduponthatformwhen secondtothereopposingBellianoatMarketRasen(20.5f,soft)32daysagoandhisopeninghandicapmarklooksfair.Tonguetiedfirsttime. TFRHHHII BHA118
13 DISCO DAVIS (FR) (15) 5FF512
6 11-1
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Clarinet Davis (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Harry Skelton J
O Mr Andrew L. Cohen Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B C Quellier, A Quellier & S Quellier Wood Hall Stud Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWSeemedtorelishareturntofront-runningwhengettingoffthemarkin2mLingfieldmaiden(soft)inJanuary Goodsecondin19fWarwicknovicesince.Handicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA116
14 AVIATION (IRE) (22) 43221 D
6 11-1
Br Gr g Martaline - Keep Face (FR) (Poliglote) Tom Cannon J
O Mr James Summers Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinfirst3hurdlesbeforecominggoodin21/2mFakenhamnovice(good)3weeksago Makeshandicapdebut. Likelycapableofevenbetter TFRHHHHI BHA116
15 ILLEGAL D’AINAY (FR) (48) 2/-U1234 7 11-1
Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Torpille d’Ainay (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Freddie Gordon (3) J
O Mr John H. W. Finch Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B Mr Stephane Milaveau Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedhishurdleaccountin2mPlumptonmaideninMay.Hasbetteredthatforminhis3outingssince butonlyfourthonhandicapdebutatWindsorlatestandlikelyvulnerabletoprogressivesortshere. TFRHHIII BHA116
16 FOLLOWCATO (IRE) (35) 23-453 6 10-13
Br Ch g Notnowcato - Follow The Icon (Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)) Kielan Woods J
O Highclere And The Followers Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Patrick McCarthy Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHasshapedwellin2ofhis3hurdles,payingthepricelateonforhugelyeye-catchingmovetothefrontwhenthirdif14in21/2mWetherbymaiden 35daysago Handicapdebut.Oneof3interestingrunnersforlastyear’swinningstable. TFRHHHHI BHA114
17 MALINIFICENT (IRE) (29) U-2342 5 10-13
Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Lady Mischief (IRE) (Ask) Sean Bowen J
O Collison Luck Orr & Rowley
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Patricia & James Moroney 1Account Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW£52,000buyafterfinishingrunner-uponsolecompletedstartinpoints.Besteffortoverhurdleswhen secondin2mBangornovice(heavy)lastmonth.Thislongertrippromisestosuitnowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA114
18 KEN ROY (IRE) (66) 33-42P 6 10-13
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Rose Indienne (FR) (Epervier Bleu) Freddie Gingell (3) J
O Mr Graeme Brooks Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWThirdin2bumperslastspring.Alsoshowedpromisewhenreachingtheframeinhisfirst2hurdlesbut pulledupatCheltenhamwhenlastseenonNewYear’sDay.Handicapdebut. TFRHHIII BHA114
DECLARED RUNNERS 18 2024: CHAMPAGNE TWIST (IRE) 6 11 11 Ben Jones 11-2 (Ben Pauling) 17 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 18.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2The Kemble Brewery(GB), Meetmebythesea (IRE), 11-2 Belliano (GB), 12-1 George’s Lad (IRE), 18-1 Peso (IRE), 20-1 It’s Hard To Know (IRE), 22-1 Kepler’s Law (GB), Laurens Bay (FR), 25-1 Off The Jury (IRE), Elysian Knight (GB), Aviation (IRE), 28-1 Not So Woolly (GB), 33-1 SilverThorn (GB), Followcato (IRE), 40-1 Disco Davis (FR), 50-1 Malinificent (IRE), 66-1 Ken Roy (IRE), 80-1 Illegal d’Ainay (FR)
Fiercely competitive as usual. BELLIANO has created a good impression when winning his last 2 starts and is taken to provide Paul Nicholls with a third success in this since 2020 Ben Pauling won this last
and has a strong hand again, courtesy of Meetmebythesea and Followcato George’s Lad and Elysian Knight also make the shortlist.
ROLL OF HONOUR
THE BETFAIR IMPERIALCUP
HANDICAPHURDLE RACE
Horse
MOODY MAN
PRECIOUS BOY
KING CREDO
OLYMPIAN
PRECIOUS BOY
COLLIER BAY
AMANCIO
CARLITO BRIGANTE
BLOWING WIND
REGENCY RAKE
MAGIC COMBINATION
IBAL
POLAR RED
KORELO
SCORNED
MEDISON
VICTRAM
GASPARA
ASHKAZAR
DAVE’S DREAM
QASPAL
ALARAZI
PAINTBALL
FIRST AVENUE
BALTIMORE ROCK
EBONY EXPRESS
FLYING ANGEL
LONDON PRIZE
MR ANTOLINI
MALAYA
ABANDONED
Go Dante (Red cap, pink star) secures victory in the 2024 Imperial Cup
Trainer
Philip Hobbs
Mike O’Neill
Steve Woodman
Martin Pipe
Michael Meagher
Jim Old
Guy Harwood
Paul Webber
Martin Pipe
Arthur Moore
Barney Curley
Dina Smith
Martin Pipe
Martin Pipe
Andrew Balding
Martin Pipe
Adrian McGuinness
David Pipe
David Pipe
Nicky Henderson
Philip Hobbs
Lucy Wadham
Charlie Longsdon
Laura Mongan
David Pipe
Dr Richard Newland
Nigel Twiston-Davies
Ian Williams
Nigel Twiston-Davies
Paul Nicholls
Dan Skelton
Peter Fahey
Paul Nicholls
Olly Murphy
Jockey
Peter Hobbs
Lorcan Wyer
Adrian Maguire
Peter Scudamore
Lorcan Wyer
Tom Grantham
Mick Fitzgerald
Jamie Osborne
Tony McCoy
Adrian Maguire
David Casey
Mr Ben Hitchcott
Tony McCoy
Tony McCoy
Barry Fenton
Timmy Murphy
Andrew Lynch
Tony McCoy
Timmy Murphy
Barry Geraghty
Tony McCoy
Dominic Elsworth
Noel Fehily
Nathan Adams
Tom Scudamore
Will Kennedy
Ryan Hatch
Tom O’Brien
Jamie Bargary
Harry Cobden
Harry Skelton
James Bowen
Harry Cobden
Sean Bowen
THE BETFAIR IMPERIAL CUP
£100,000 BONUS RETURNS FOR 2025!
Gaspara (black cap) - the last winner of the Imperial Cup Bonus in 2007.
Sandown Park Racecourse is offering a hugely valuable bonus to any horse which wins the Betfair Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle today and then goes on to land any of the 28 races at The Cheltenham Festival next week.
The Betfair Imperial Cup bonus is worth £100,000 to connections of the winning horse and would see £60,000 awarded to the winning owner, £20,000 to winning trainer, £10,000 to the winning yard and £10,000 to the winning jockey - split in half if different jockeys ride at Sandown Park and Cheltenham.
Only three horses have won the bonus and all when it was offered by previous race sponsors - Olympian (1993 Coral Cup), Blowing Wind (1998 County Handicap Hurdle) and Gaspara (2007 Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle). All three horses hailed from the famous Nicholashayne yard in Somerset belonging to the Pipe family, with Martin Pipe saddling Olympian and Blowing Wind, while Gaspara was trained by his son and successor David. More recently, the Dan Skelton-trained Langer Dan went close in 2021, following up his Sandown Park success with a second-place finish at Cheltenham six days later.
Sarah Drabwell, General Manager of Sandown Park, said: “We are delighted to reintroduce the Imperial Cup bonus this year. We have seen some high-quality horses win the Imperial Cup and go on to take their place at The Festival just a few days later and we hope the same happens again in 2025. It would take a special horse towin the bonus but it has been done before and we hope it can be done again.”
The following runners in today’s Betfair Imperial Cup are entered at next week’s Cheltenham Festival - Lump Sum, Knickerbockerglory, Bo Zenith, Batman Girac, Ooh Betty, Go Dante, Spirits Bay, Afadil, Tapley and We’re Red And Blue.
THE BETFAIR IMPERIAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£39280,2nd£19640,3rd£9820,4th£4910,5th£2450, 6th£1230,7th£610,8th£310 (PenaltyValue£51440)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADINGCOURSETRAINER(20-25):PNicholls (31wins from 167 runners, 19%) runsAFADIL & SORCELEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST14DAYS):O Murphy (9wins from 35 runners, 26%) runsGODANTE FANCYTHAT: NTwiston-Davieswonthis race in 2016 and 2018.The stable runs BIGGINGE & SPIRITSBAY today. PNichollswonthis race in 2019 and 2023.The stable runs AFADIL & SORCELEUR today. LONGESTTRAVELLER:BATMANGIRACtrained by WPMullins, Ireland.
colours no horse
THIRD RACE
Trifecta rollover race
1 LUMP SUM (FR) (28) 15-1242 D 7 12-0
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Fleur Enchantee (FR) (Marchand de Sable (USA))
DylanJohnston (3) J
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T
B Mr Antoine Sauty De Chalon
TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2novicehurdlewinnerlastseasonandimprovedagaintomakeawinningreturnintheWelshChampionHurdleatFfosLasinOctoberRunner-up on2ofhis3subsequentstarts,includinginavaluable17-runnerNewburyhandicap(16.3f,soft)lastmonth,andhehastoentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA147
2
KNICKERBOCKERGLORY(IRE)
(50) 065P-13 CD 9 11-6
Br B g Fame And Glory - The Brass Lady (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Harry Skelton J
O S T Racing - Knickerbocker Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Brittas House Stud & Canterbrook Stud Stanley’s S TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedfinerecordwhenfreshbylandingaheavy-groundC&DhandicaponreturninDecember,proving8lengthstoostrongformultiplesubsequentwinner NemeanLion.Had3ofthesebehindwhenacrackingthirdoffthis7lbhighermarkwhengoingforabigpotatWindsornexttime.Each-wayshout. TFRHHHII BHA139
3 BO ZENITH (FR) (49) 3112/-35 D BF 6 11-4
Br B g Zarak (FR) - Boreale du Berlais (FR) (Presenting) Nico de Boinville J
O Mr O. S. Harris Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mr Gilles Le Baron
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingjuvenilehurdlerforGaryMoorein2022/23,winningtwiceandsecondinGrade1atAintree.Goodstartfornewyardfollowinga20-monthabsence inaCheltenhamhandicapinDecemberand,thoughhefailedtobuildonthatatAscotnexttime,this6-y-ocouldstillhaveuntappedpotential. TFRHHHII BHA137
4
BATMAN GIRAC (FR) (34) 405-60F D 5 11-2
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Mangenie (FR) (Irish Wells (FR)) J. J. Slevin J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B Marc Dumont & E.A.R.L. Les Marronniers
The Sporting Life S TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchrecruitwhohasyettostrikeforthisyardbuthe’sonaworkablemarkjudgedonsomepiecesofform,includingonlateststartwhencomingdown atthefinalflightinamajorhandicapatLeopardstown(2m,goodtosoft)wherehewasstayingonwellatthetime.Meritsrespect. TFRHHHII BHA135
5
OOH BETTY (IRE)
(49) 32-1013 CD 7 10-13
Br B m Westerner - On The Prairie (IRE) (Definite Article)
O Butler, Langford, Paterson & Tory
Ben Jones J
Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B Miss Hannah Cashman Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulmarewhohadabreathingoperationpriortoasuccessfulreappearanceoverC&DinNovemberandquicklybackontracktodoublehertallyfor theseasonatKemptonduringtheChristmasperiod.LatestthirdinanAscotGrade2wasnobackwardstepandshe’snotwithouteach-wayhope. TFRHHHII BHA132
6 HARDY DU SEUIL
(FR) (50) 2/3P0-25 CD 8 10-10
Br B g Coastal Path - Pervenche du Seuil (FR) (Lucky Dream (FR)) Will Featherstone (7) J
O The Hardy Souls Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr Jean Brest & Mme Catherine Boudot BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedasgoodaseveroverhurdleswhenrunner-upatCarlisleinDecemberand,backupingrade,heagainranwellwhenfifthof14atWindsor (2m,goodtosoft)inJanuaryHowever,hewasmid-fieldinthe2023renewalofthisandasimilarscenarioislikelythistimeround. TFRHHIII BHA129
7 TO CHASE A DREAM (GB) (42)
21-1142 D BF 6 10-9
Br Ch g Cannock Chase (USA) - McGregor’s Cottage (IRE) (Brian Boru) Brian Hughes J
O Mrs D. W. Davenport Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea T
B Mrs D W Davenport & Mr D Obank
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistenttypewhocompletedthehat-trickwhencosilyseeingoffHardyduSeuiland6othersatCarlisle(17f,soft)inDecember.Hasn’tdone muchwronginhandicapsatCheltenhamandDoncastersincebutitcouldbethathe’snowashadetoohighintheweights. TFRHHIII BHA128
8 WRECKLESS ERIC (GB) (50) 11-F126 D
5 10-8
Br Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Santa Diana (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Kielan Woods J
O The Megsons Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B James and Jean Potter Ltd Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEWConfirmedthe promise ofhis reappearancewhenwinning a competitive 2m handicap at Cheltenham in November.Anothergood effort at PrestburyParkwhenrunner-upthefollowingmonthandlatestsixthof14inavaluableWindsorcontestwascreditable,too.Couldn’truleout. TFRHHHII BHA127
9 GO DANTE (GB) (28) 5-50P00 CD 9 10-8
Br B g Kayf Tara - Whoops A Daisy (Definite Article) Sean Bowen J
O Mrs Barbara Hester Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEWDidwelllastterm,thehighlightbeinganarrowsuccessinthisraceoff2lbhigher12monthsago EncouragingreappearancewhenfifthtoLumpSuminthe WelshChampionHurdleinOctoberand,thoughwellheldonhisnext3starts,heshapedasthoughcomingbacktotheboilatNewburylastmonth. TFRHHHHI BHA127
10
SPIRITS BAY
(GB) (42) 115-533 D
7 10-6
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Silver Coaster (IRE) (Presenting) SamTwiston-Davies J
O Mr & Mrs P Carter, J.A.B Old, M Sanders Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B A. Wintle & R. Johnson Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWDidlittlewronglastseasonandhasacquittedhimselfwellall3startssincereturningtoactioninDecember,finishingthirdtoConstitutionHill intheInternationalHurdleatCheltenham(16.8f,soft)lasttime.Solideach-waychancebackinhandicapcompany. TFRHHHII BHA125
11 TINTINTIN (FR) (21) 1-35460 D
6 10-5
Br Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Vanoo d’Orthe (FR) (Valanour (IRE)) Jonathan Burke J
O Caveat Emptor Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B E.A.R.L. Arnaud Vasselin BresBet S TIMEFORMVIEWMadegoodstridesforwardlastseason,typicallyprovingstrongatthefinishtolandabig-fieldhandicapover16.8fatCheltenham inApril.Hasshapedwellonacoupleofoccasionsduringpresentcampaignbutthisdemandsaclearcareer-best. TFRHHIII BHA124
12 AFADIL (FR) (35) 004562 D BF 6 10-3
Br B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Freddie Gingell (3) J
O Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroftheScottishCountyHurdleatMusselburghlasttermandreturnedtoformwhenrunner-upinthisseason’srenewalofthathandicap Remainsonanattractivemarkandofstronginterestfortopyard,whichhassaddledthewinnerofthistwiceduringthelast5years. TFRHHHHH BHA122
13 KING
WILLIAM RUFUS
(FR) (28) 222166 D 8 10-2
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Clochette de Sou (FR) (Ajdayt (USA)) Rex Dingle J
O Mrs B. Ansell Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B L. Dulong, R. Bonaventure & B. Dulong Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing &Timber Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablefront-runnerwhoputanendtoafrustratingrunofsecondswhenthedominantwinnerofwhathadlookedacompetitivecontestatAscot(2m,goodtosoft) inDecemberBynomeansdisgracedinamajorNewburyhandicaplasttimebutmorewillbeneededifhe’stoemergeontophere. TFRHHIII BHA121
14 TAPLEY (GB) (14) 106450 D
8 10-2
Br Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Cathodine Cayras (FR) (Martaline) Elizabeth Gale (7) J
O The Plumpton Party Suzy Smith, Littlehampton T
B Stephen Kemble Bloodstock Ltd & G. Peck Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWTookadvantageofadropinclassatPlumpton(2m,soft)inOctoberbuthehasstruggledsince,bothinthissphere andoverfences,andothersmakemoreappeal.
TFRHIIII BHA121
15 SORCELEUR (FR) (7) 211223 D 5 10-2
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Biche d’Oo (FR) (Martaline) Harry Cobden J
O John White & Anne Underhill Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mr Olivier Tricot Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivehurdlerwholandedgood-groundnovicesatExeterandWincantononsuccessivedaysinNovember.Runner-upnext2starts butsafelyheldwhenthirdoffasimilarmarkatNewburylastweekendandyardsaddlesamoreappealingcandidateinAfadil. TFRHHIII BHA120
16 WE’RE RED AND BLUE (GB) (22) 4-U21P1 D 5 10-2
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Samarayia (Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)) Richie McLernon J
O Mr Patrick Doyle Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B R. W. Russell Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerlasttermand,saveforamodesthandicapdebutdisplayatAscotinDecember,hehasn’tdonemuchwrongsinceswitchedtohurdles, landingnoviceeventsatCarlisleandWarwickeithersideofthatAscotdebacle.However,thisdemandsasignificantstepforward. TFRHHIII BHA120
17
BIG GINGE (IRE)
(29) 02-2223 BF 5 10-2
Br B g Mount Nelson - Ballinahow Tara (IRE) (Kayf Tara) MrJamie Neild (7) J
O Mr J. D. Neild Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Noel McLoughlin Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFree-goingsortwhoshowedplentyofabilityinbumperslasttermandsimilarstoryinfinishingrunner-upall4startsinmaiden/novicehurdlesthiswinter. Onthedownside,itwasdisappointingthathefailedtolandtheoddsatBangorlasttimeandfacesanuphilltaskonthishandicapdebut. TFRHHIII BHA116
DECLARED RUNNERS 17
2024: GO DANTE 8 11 4 Sean Bowen 5-1 (Olly Murphy) 16 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 9, 11, 15. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 9, 12.
Stewards Note:
BIG GINGE: Following its run on 7/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 15-2BoZenith(FR),8-1GoDante(GB),9-1LumpSum(FR),10-1BatmanGirac(FR),11-1SpiritsBay(GB),12-1WrecklessEric(GB), Afadil (FR), 14-1 Knickerbockerglory (IRE), Ooh Betty (IRE), To Chase A Dream (GB), 22-1 We’re Red And Blue (GB), 28-1 King William Rufus (FR), Sorceleur(FR), 40-1 Hardydu Seuil (FR),Tintintin (FR), Big Ginge (IRE), 100-1Tapley(GB)
PLAY SMARTER
The answer to this pre-Cheltenham Festival puzzle could be AFADIL, who is 8lb lower compared to when finishingfifthintheCountyHurdleatlastseason’sFestivalandhearriveshereonthebackofasolideffort in the Scottish equivalent of that valuable handicap at Musselburgh. Go Dante is also on a good mark (now 2lb lower than when winning this 12 months ago) and he is feared most ahead of Spirits Bay, while cases can also be made forthe likes of Batman Girac, Bo Zenith and Lump Sum.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AFADIL (FR) 2.GO DANTE 3.SPIRITS
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL LOGO
The Cheltenham Festival logo indicates that the horse declared in this race has an entry at the Festival next week and will be eligible for the Imperial Cup £100,000 bonus.
British Stallion Studs will contribute £2million towards British prize-money in 2025, bringing our total investment to £40million since we were founded in 1983
forfour, five and six yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £30000 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£13074,2nd£5367,3rd£2685,4th£1341,5th£672,6th£336. (PenaltyValue£17085)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton
(18 wins from 114 runners, 16%) runs SUPREME MALINAS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton
(5 wins from 48 runners, 10%) runs SUPREME MALINAS
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ROSES ALLTHE WAY trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 178 miles.
1 SUPREME MALINAS (IRE) (48) F1-213 D 5 11-6
Br B m Malinas (GER) - Native Supreme (IRE) (Sans Frontieres (IRE)) Harry Skelton J
O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Denis Noonan The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwholandedListedbumperatHuntingdoninDecember RecordedasolidthirdinWindsorbumper inJanuarysoshemustentercalculationsfortopyard
2 A PATH TO RONDA (IRE) (67) 1 D 5 11-2
BHA-
Br Gr m Getaway (GER) - Dusty Too (Terimon) Gavin Sheehan J
O RC Syndicate II & Mr Gary Gillies Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mrs Virginia McGrath racingclub.com S TIMEFORMVIEW16/1,madeawinningstartin13-runnerbumperatUttoxeter(15.8f,heavy)67daysago Thishalf-sisterto thehigh-classhurdler/top-classchaserSimonsigisopentoimprovement.Likelyplayer.
3 CELTIC QUEEN (GB) (35) 253
5 11-2
TFRHHHHI BHA-
Br B m Bated Breath - Susan Stroman (Monsun (GER)) Alan Johns J
O Mr Mick O’Boyle Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B Mr J. Dance DragonBet, Designation Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden,postingherbesteffortwhentonguetiedandthirdof9inbumperatWetherby(16f,soft) 35daysago,clearofrest.Thisdemandsmorethough. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 CHARISMA CAT (GB) (50) 112 D
5 11-2
Br B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Tidara Angel (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE)) Tom Cannon J
O Annabel Waley-Cohen, Family And Friends Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Upton Viva Stud Upton Viva Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWLookedagoodprospectwhengoing2-2inbumpersatSouthwellandWarwick 6monthsapart.Postedagoodneck secondof10inListedbumperatMarketRasenlasttime,justfailingunderapatientride.Theformchoice. TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 DREAM SHADOW (IRE) (50) 13-13 D BF
6 11-2
Br B m My Dream Boat (IRE) - Rubys Shadow (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Jonathan Burke J
O M Doocey, S Doocey & P J Doocey Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Sean Reilly Doocey Group Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerandscoredinthissphereatUttoxeterinOctober.Goodthirdof10inListedbumperat MarketRasen50daysago Verymuchonetoconsider TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 EASY
LOVE (IRE)
(82) 141 5 11-2
Br B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Cosavita (FR) (Comte du Bourg (FR)) SamTwiston-Davies J
O The Amantes Syndicate Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Joseph Ryan geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWCost€80,000afterwinninganIrishpointand10-runnerbumperatPlumpton(17.8f)inDecember.Canimprovefurther sonotruledout.
7 GOWER SPIRIT (GB) (-) 5 11-2
TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Lady Karinga (Karinga Bay) Brendan Powell J
O Mrs Jan Johnson Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B T. A. Harman The Towers Hotel & Spa S
TIMEFORMVIEWYorgunnabeluckymare.Sisterto2winners,includingusefulhurdler/chasewinnerLuckyZebo.Marketcanguide forthisnewcomer
8 MADAME LA PAPILLON (GB) (28) 1-5 D 5 11-2
TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B m Frontiersman - La Fritillaire (Champs Elysees) Alice Stevens J
O Overbury Stallions Ltd L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Mrs P. M. Ignarski
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningbumperdebutatHuntingdonlastspringandnotdisgracedafter11monthsoffwhen fifthof13insimilarcompanyatWarwick28daysago Possibilities.
TFRHHHII BHA-
PHILIPPA’S CHOICE (IRE) (44) F-41 D 5 11-2
Br B m Mahler - Castleonthehill (IRE) (Westerner)
David Noonan J
O North Meets South Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T
B Mr Edmond Roche Planned Office Interiors Ltd, Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltondebutpromisewhenlanding8-runnerbumperatHuntingdon44daysago,alwaysholdingon. Maydobetterstillsoshecanmakeherpresencefelt.
10 ROSES ALLTHE WAY (IRE) (28) 2-223 6 11-2
Br B m Workforce - Snug Bunch (IRE) (Bahhare (USA))
O Mrs Miranda Johnson
TFRHHHII BHA-
Brian Hughes J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B J. Conlon Prisma Colour Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSecondonsolestartbetweentheflagsandfairformwhenplacedonallthreestartsinthissphere,thirdof13 atWarwickonlatestoccasion.Holdssolidclaims.
TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: HONKYTONK HIGHWAY (IRE) 5 11 2 Harry Skelton 3-1 (Dan Skelton) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Charisma Cat (GB), 3-1 Dream Shadow (IRE), 13-2 Supreme Malinas (IRE), 9-1 A Path To Ronda (IRE), 10-1 RosesAllTheWay(IRE), 12-1 Philippa’s Choice (IRE), 14-1 EasyLove (IRE), 40-1 GowerSpirit (GB), Madame La Papillon (GB), 100-1 Celtic Queen (GB)
CHARISMA CAT went down only narrowly at Market Rasen last time having been patiently ridden and is taken to quickly resume winning ways and go 3-4. Dream Shadow came in a place behindAlan King’s mare that day and rates the main danger, although the unexposed Uttoxeter scorer A Path To Ronda could also have a say along with Supreme Malinas and Roses All The Way.
TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR
Find out more about today’s race sponsor at ebfstallions.com
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
GREAT BRITISH
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for
EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS
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
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£9938,2nd£4968,3rd£2485,4th£1243,5th£620,6th£310 (PenaltyValue£13007.50)Weightslowered4lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (30 wins from 183 runners, 16%) runs GOSHEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs GOSHEN LONGESTTRAVELLER: JAVA POINT trained by H Oliver, Kinnersley, 146 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 GOSHEN (FR) (21) 031-P35 C
9 11-12
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 TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmarthurdlerathisbest.OpenedchaseaccountatthirdattemptonfinalrunatExeterlasttermand,followingacoupleofspinsoverthesmaller obstacles,hewasn’tdisgracedbackinthissphereatAscot(23.8f,good)3weeksago Needsconsideringdown3lbinthislower-gradehandicap TFRHHHII BHA137
2 EXCELLO (FR) (27) 0P-2230
6 11-7
Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Pafadas (FR) (Martaline) Nico de Boinville J
O Mrs Angela Yeoman Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Ecurie Sagara Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchimportwhoshowedusefulformwhenwinninga21fAscotgraduationchaselastwinter.Placedin3novicesbackhurdling thiswinterbutsafelyheldinanExeterhandicapinthatsphereonlateststartandhe’sopposablenowreturnedtofences TFRHHHII BHA132
3 HUBRISKO (FR) (35) 201-004
8 11-3
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Ubriska (FR) (Apsis) Paul O’Brien J
O Normans, Ramsay, Tufnell & Bishop
Harry Derham, Newbury T
B SCEA De L’Aubay & SC Couetil Elevage OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaseratbestforWillieMullinsandbetteredwhatheshowedonfirst2startsforthisyardwhenfourthina6-runnerMusselburghhandicap (23.6f,goodtosoft)lasttime.Downanother2lbandhe’sofinteresthereforhisburgeoning,in-formyard TFRHHHII BHA128
4 HOE JOLY SMOKE
(GB) (70) P/32-215 CD BF 7 11-2
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - My Miss Lucy (Alflora (IRE)) Harry Skelton J
O Babbitt Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr John Benfield Bottlegreen S TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhoconfirmedchasedebutpromisewhenscoringoverC&D(goodtosoft)onpenultimatestart.UltimatelydisappointingatNewburynexttime (travellednotablywellbeforefindinglittleatthebusinessend)buttherewasanexcuse(reportedlybled)andhe’sworthanotherchance. TFRHHHHH BHA127
5
DREAMING BLUE
(GB) (35) 11-3142 8 11-2
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
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatLudlowinDecemberandhasbackedthatupwithcreditableeffortsindefeatatKemptonandover thisC&Dthelasttwice.Dryinggroundnobadthingforthis8-y-oandheshouldbeinthethickofthingsonceagain. TFRHHHHI BHA127
6 JAVA POINT (IRE) (21) 145-24P CD 10 11-2
Br B g Stowaway - Classic Sun (GER) (Monsun (GER))
Jonathan Burke J
O Mr N T Griffith & H M Haddock Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T
B Miss C. O’Neill
TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyconsistentsortwhomadeabrightstarttothisseasonwhenrunner-upatCheltenhaminNovember.Bynomeansdisgracedina valuablehandicapatthesamecoursenexttimebutratherblottedhiscopybookwhenpulledupatAscotonhislateststart TFRHHHII BHA127
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: ROSE OFARCADIA (IRE) 9 11 5 Brendan Powell 9-2 (Joe Tizzard) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Stewards Note:
HOE JOLY SMOKE: Following its run on 28/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Dreaming Blue (GB), 3-1 Hoe Joly Smoke (GB), 5-1 Java Point (IRE), 6-1 Excello (FR), 13-2 Goshen (FR), 12-1 Hubrisko (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
HOE JOLY SMOKE has been given a short break following his below par display at Newbury and, ifoverwhatevercaused himto check out sotamelyonthat occasion, he maywell resume winning ways having scored in good style here on his penultimate start Dreaming Blue lost little caste in defeat when second to a bang in-form rival on deep ground over C&D last time and he is a much-respected main danger Goshen is best of the rest
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for
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.
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (31 wins from 167 runners, 19%) runs DON’TTELL SU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs WALKS LIKE THE MAN
LONGESTTRAVELLER: GEORGI GIRL trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.
SIXTH RACE
1 GEORGI
GIRL
(IRE) (27) 06-1503 C 6 11-10
Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Gales Hill (IRE) (Beau Sher) Ben Jones J
O Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B The Red Marble Syndicate TIMEFORMVIEWProvedbetterthaneverwhenscoringreadilyinahandicaphurdleatWarwickinNovemberLackedfluencysentchasinginaListedcontestat Exeter(17.5f,soft)lastmonthandwhilesheshouldcomeonforthat,afarmoreassuredroundofjumpingwillberequiredroundhere.
2 HURRICANE
BAY
(GB) (24) 31P2/6-P 9 11-7
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Another Storm (Shambo) Tom Cannon J
O The Hanseatic League Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B D. A. Wales Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerbuthasofferedlittlein2startssinceswitchedtofences,includingonhiscomebackrun following16monthsoffintheWetherbyhandicapwonbyNewOrder
3 COCO MADEMOISELLE (IRE) (84) 2P12-26 BF 7 11-4
Br B or Br m Doyen (IRE) - Towermore Lass (IRE) (Presenting) Harry Skelton J
O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mrs L. Mohammed The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWWinningIrishpointerwhoalsoscoredtwiceoverhurdleslastterm.Resumedwithanear-missonchasedebutatWorcesterinSeptemberandoffforalmost 3monthspriortofinishingsixthof13inamares’handicapatCheltenham.Willbeabigplayeriffullytuned-upbackfromasimilarbreakhere. TFRHHHHH BHA122
4 DON’TTELL SU (IRE) (28) 212-223 7 11-1
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Bell Walks Day (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Harry Cobden J
O Gordon & Su Hall Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Robert O’Callaghan Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerand,havingplacedonfirst3startsoverhurdleslastterm,helandedtheoddsinaWincantonmaidenlastMarch. Thereaboutsall4subsequentappearancesandthis7-y-owillbeathreatiftakingtofencesatthefirstattempt. TFRHHHHI BHA119
5
NEW ORDER (IRE)
(24) 506101
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Ballylough Lady (IRE) (Mister Lord (USA))
7 10-13
David Bass J
O MF Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Joseph O’Rahilly Merriebelle Stable LLC S TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedchaseaccountfollowingawindopatWarwickinDecemberandprovedhissubsequentNewburycapitulationtobe toobadtobetruewhennarrowlyprevailingatWetherby(19.4f,heavy)lasttime.3lbrisefairenoughandhe’sakeyplayer. TFRHHHII BHA117
6
RISK DE PLUIE
(FR) (21) 354-322 BF 6 10-10
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Mangenie (FR) (Irish Wells (FR)) Tom Bellamy J
O Beard, Beard, Ford & Langford
Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B S.C.E.A Haras Du Ma & Mr Marc Dumont Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWinningIrishpointerwhomadeasuccessfulstartunderRulesin19fnovicehurdleatFontwelllastyear.Steppeduponchasedebuteffortwhen runner-upatExeter(19.2f,heavy)onNewYear’sDaybutputinhisplaceatWincantonsinceandothersmakemoreappealforwinpurposes. TFRHHHII BHA114
7 WALKS LIKE THE MAN (IRE) (26) 403-041 D 7 10-8
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Nifty Nuala (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Jonathan Burke J
O Four Candles And Partners Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr Mark Grace, KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBetteredlow-keychase/yarddebutwhenfourthtoNewOrderatWarwickonpenultimatestart.Progressedagainwhenscoringfromthefront atPlumpton(19.8f,soft)lasttimeandwhilemorewillbeneededup4lbinthisstrongerrace,hecouldhavemoretoofferinthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA112
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Coco Mademoiselle (IRE), 4-1Walks LikeThe Man (IRE), 9-2 New Order(IRE), 11-2 Don’tTell Su (IRE), 7-1 Risk de Pluie (FR), 10-1 Georgi Girl (IRE), 28-1 Hurricane Bay (GB)
COCO MADEMOISELLE is probably capable of a good deal better than her current mark implies and she is taken to make it third time lucky over fences. If Don’t Tell Su’s jumping passes the test now tackling the larger obstacles he will be a threat, while last-time-out winners New Order and Walks Like The Man also enter the reckoning.
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STEEPLE
(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£7950,2nd£3974,3rd£1988,4th£994,5th£496,6th£248. (PenaltyValue£10406)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (31 wins from 167 runners, 19%) runs FIRE FLYER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs ISSAR D’AIRY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MINT GOLD trained by L Russell, Kinross, 458 miles.
1 ISSAR D’AIRY (FR) (29) 55-2425 7 12-0
Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Bassika d’Airy (FR) (Passing Sale (FR)) Freddie Mitchell (5) J
O Mr Tommy Ware & Mr G L Moore Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B S.C.E.A de La Vallee de L’Orne &C Yves KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDualNewburywinnerataround2mlastwinterwhomatchedreappearanceforminfirst-timecheekpieceswhensecondatCheltenham(16.3f)inDecember WeakenedoutofthingswhenfourthinhandicapatKempton(20.5f)4weeksagobutboastswinningformatthistripandlikelytobounceback.
2 THEFORMISMIGHTY
TFRHHHII BHA130
(GB) (24) 14-4102 D 8 11-13
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Mimi Equal (Alflora (IRE)) Harry Skelton J
O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Shade Oak Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerwho,asanticipatedhasimprovedforswitchtochasing,openingaccountequippedwithcheekpiecesinhandicapatSouthwell(20.4f)inDecember BelowbestnexttimebutquicklybackontheupwhenchasinghomeanotherimproveratWetherby(19.4f)24daysagoConsidered.
3 FIRE FLYER (IRE)
(72) 1P0-P2P 7 11-10
129
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Eva La Diva (IRE) (Azamour (IRE)) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Michael Geoghegan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Burgage Stud Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualnovicehurdlewinneratupto19flastwinter.Didn’tkickoninhandicapsbutsoundstartinthisspherewhenrunner-upinnovices’handicap atExeter(17.5f)inDecemberReportedlybledwhenpulledupatKemptononBoxingDayanditistoosoontobewritinghimoff TFRHHHII BHA126
4 GAME ON FOR GLORY (IRE) (17) 32-41U0 D 9 11-9
Br B m Fame And Glory - Jeunopse (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA)) Tom Cannon J
O Mr James Summers Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Miss N. Carberry Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWAllthebetterforreappearancewithheadgearrefittedwhenresumingwinningwaysin13-runnerhandicapchaseatCheltenham(20.6f)inDecember. ProducedanerrantdisplaywhenunseatingatWindsornexttimeandreportedlysufferedbreathingproblematLudlowsince.Blinkersonfirsttime TFRHHHII BHA125
5 XCITATIONS (GB) (23) 64-5341 C 10 11-9
Br B g Universal (IRE) - Bonnet’s Pieces (Alderbrook) Paul O’Brien J
O G. Libson,D Bayliss,T. Davies & P. Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough T
B Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW10-y-owholovesitaroundhere,capitalisingonhisreducedmarkashetookhiscourserecordto3winsfrom4startsin4-runnerhandicapchase(15.5f) 23daysago Nudgeduponly2lbonbackofthatbuthedoestendtodomostofhisrunningattheminimumtripnowadays TFRHHHII BHA125
6 TRIPLE TRADE (GB) (29) 5-64402 D 9 11-8
Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Doubly Guest (Barathea Guest) Brendan Powell J
O Sjs Racing
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Guy Bloodstock Ltd Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW4-timewinneroverfenceswhobetteredpreviousexploitsthisseasontriedtonguetiedwhensecondof10inhandicapchaseat Kempton(20.5f)4weeksago,stickingatitbehindoneenjoyingafineseason.Definitelyworthasecondlookfromthismark. TFRHHHHI BHA124
7 CLASSIC ANTHEM (IRE) (23) 0-42022 C BF 7 11-2
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Clohass Lane (Beat All (USA)) Sean Bowen J
O The Minions Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B J. Mernagh Jim Boyle Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivepointrecruitwhotastedsuccessoverhurdleshereandhasmadeasolidstartoverlargerobstacles,findingonlyone toogoodforthirdtimeinaC&Dhandicap23daysago Ofinteresthavingeased1lbaheadofthis. TFRHHHHH BHA118
8 MINT GOLD (IRE) (34) F22-344 11 11-1
Br B g Gold Well - Lady Flyer (IRE) (Eagle Eyed (USA)) Jack Power (7) J
O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr Pat O’Reilly Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranchaserwhoresumedwithagoodthirdatCarlisle(2m)inOctober.Notdisgracedinformtermswithoutgoingwith muchzestbothstartsataround2msinceandpercentagecalltolookelsewherenowreturningtothislongertrip
117
9 NO TACKLE (GB) (23) F-35P01
8 10-9
Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend (Midnight Legend) Liam Harrison J
O Kevin, Anne & Mark Glastonbury
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles/chasescorerwhowentwithmorezestinchangeofheadgearwhenaconvincingwinnerof6-runnerLeicester handicapchase(22.7f)23daysago.However,strengthofthatformisdubiousandthisatoughertaskupinclass. TFRHHIII BHA111
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: JET PLANE (IRE) 8 11 7 Harry Skelton 22-1 (Dan Skelton) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 4. Visor worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 5.
Stewards Note:
FIRE FLYER: Following its run on 26/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. GAME ON FOR GLORY: Following its run on 19/2/2025 it was reported that the horse had a respiratory issue.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Theformismighty (GB), 11-2 Xcitations (GB), Classic Anthem (IRE), 7-1 Issar d’Airy (FR), Triple Trade (GB), 15-2 Fire Flyer (IRE), 14-1 Game On For Glory (IRE), 16-1 No Tackle (GB), 20-1 Mint Gold (IRE)
CLASSIC ANTHEM lines up having again run well when a staying-on second in a C&D handicap 23 days ago, in the process leaving the impression a switch to more forcing tactics would see him in an even better light. He’s of interest again from this mark and earns the vote Triple Trade and Theformismighty may be the pair to give him most to think about in the finale.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.15 - THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTS JUVENILE 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 juvenile four yrs old, 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 ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 14 entries at £87. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6956; Second £3477; Third £1740; Fourth £870; Fifth £434; Sixth £217 (PenaltyValue £9105.25)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.50 - THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND BETFAIR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE FINAL (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45016 to the winning horse The second to receive £16960, the third £8488, the fourth £4240, the fifth £2128, the sixth £1064, the seventh £528 and the eighth £272. for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have been placed first, second, third or fourth in an E.B.F ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ or Maiden Hurdle race Series Qualifier during the current season. £400 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £80 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £320 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have generously contributed towards the prize money for this race BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EBF 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 ofthree times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 18 entries at £400 - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34432; Second £14192; Third £7096; Fourth £3552; Fifth £1776; Sixth £888; Seventh £440; Eighth £224. (PenaltyValue £45016) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.25 - THE BETFAIR
IMPERIAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS
2) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51440 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11830, the fourth £5910, the fifth £2960, the sixth £1470, the seventh £740 and the eighth £370. for 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. March 6th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. A Challenge Cup to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2026. BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race A £100,000 Bonus is available to the connections of the winner of this race should the same horse go on to win any race at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival from March 11th-14th 2025. This will be distributed as follows : £60,000 to the winning owner, £20,000 to the winning trainer, £10,000 to the winning stable and £10,000 to the winning jockey (or £5,000 each if two different jockeys ride). All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFAIR. 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 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code This race will be restricted to 22 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R23 and R24. The procedure for the 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 reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration site. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraph 58 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary 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 the Paddy Power Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle Race The penalty referred to in Rule (F)96 will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by the reserve deadline 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 28 entries, 10 at £100 and 18 at £500. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £39280; Second £19640; Third £9820; Fourth £4910; Fifth £2450; Sixth £1230; Seventh £610; Eighth £310. (PenaltyValue £51440)
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.00 -THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBFMARES’ STANDARD OPEN NATIONALHUNTFLAT RACE (CLASS 1)(Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £17085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6411, the third £3210, the fourth £1599, the fifth £804 and the sixth £402. for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, and 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 and which have run in a maximum of three previous races. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 1 race 4lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE EBF have generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EBF 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 see part 15A of the Running Requirements Code, for National Hunt Flat race qualification criteria. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - Part 21 of the Race Administration Code. 10 entries at £150 - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13074; Second £5367; Third £2685; Fourth £1341; Fifth £672; Sixth £336. (PenaltyValue £17085) A SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.35 - THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions) £125 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00a.m.March6th.Penalties,afterMarch1st,2025,foreachsteeplechasewon7lb BETFAIRhasgenerously sponsored this race Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enterTHE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 100 yds) at Warwick on 27th March, 2025. 20 entries at £125. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£9938; Second £4968;Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (PenaltyValue £13007.50) Weights lowered 4lb.
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.10 - THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 16 entries at £100. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.45 - THE betting.betfair.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the fifth £598 and the sixth £298. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 16 entries at £100. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (PenaltyValue £10406) SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.