THE SPRING RACEMEETING Tuesday 25th March 2025
How to Read the Racecard
Gr m Kayf Tara - Poppet
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr R. J. H. Geffen Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Mr R. J. H. Geffen Potensis
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who won a bumper readily here in April and has taken well to hurdling since, winning at Exeter before showing useful form in defeat at Sandown. Drop in trip no problem. Hard to beat.
1. Jockey colours
2. Saddle number
3. Sex & colour of horse
4. Horse name
5. Owner
6. Sire
7. Dam
8. Days since last run 9. Form 10. Age 11. Weight carried 12. Form guide
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
★★★★★ Selected to win the race
★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.
13. Breeder 14. Trainer 15. Jockey 16. Sponsor 15
★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance.
BHA Ratings Explained
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
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THE SPRING RACEMEETING
TUESDAY 25TH MARCH 2025
Today’s Schedule
Page Time Race
9 2.35pm The Racing To School Blundell’s Preparatory School Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
10-11 3.05pm The Par Inn Cornwall Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
14-15 3.35pm The Paddy Kenneally Cillas Cottage 1955 Winner Handicap Hurdle
17 4.05pm The Deb and Wendy’s 60TH Birthday Celebrations Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
20-21 4.35pm The Maundy Thursday Evening Meeting 17th April Handicap Hurdle
24-25 5.05pm The St George Ladies Evening 23rd April Mares’ Handicap Chase
28-29 5.35pm The April 3 For 2 Race Meetings Offer Open National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)
Today’s Officials
Stewards
G. Upton (Chief Steward)
R. Webb-Bowen (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
M. Bersey, A. Galliers-Pratt, F. Sweeney
Starters
W. Jordan
P. Hickman
Judge
G. Lewis
Clerk of the Scales
C. Hill
Veterinary Officer
J. Rainbow
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
K. Corke
C. Hannaford
S. Fox
Clerk of the Course
R. Bellamy
Safeguarding Officer
T. Hill
Commentator
R. Hoiles
Betting Ring Manager
V. Moore
Medical Officers
Dr J. Louis, Dr J. Peoples, Dr P. Pritchard, Dr T. M. Tilsley & Dr M. Epps
Veterinary Surgeons
A. F. Lees, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
M. Peaty, B.V.Sc, Cert.E.P., Cert.E.S. (Orth), M.R.C.V.S. T. Gliddon, B.V.Sc., Cert.E.P., M.R.C.V.S.
Vice Presidents
J.S.B. White
Mrs H.R. Dunn
Taunton Racecourse Company Ltd
Directors: D.H. Griffin (Chairman), N. Engert, R. J. Young (Managing), R.P Blackburn, G. Henderson
Taunton Racecourse, Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7BL Web: www.tauntonracecourse.co.uk Telephone: 01823 337172 Email: info@tauntonracecourse.co.uk
Where to Eat & Drink at Taunton Racecourse
Orchard Stand
Orchard Restaurant - 3rd Floor
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Winning Post - 1st Floor
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Saddle Room - Ground Floor
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Portman Grandstand
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Trackside
Freshly Ground Coffee and Hot Drinks, Homemade Flapjack and Cakes, Soup, Jacket Potatoes with Various Fillings.
Food & Drink
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First Race 2.35
The Racing To School Blundell’s Preparatory School
Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9099 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)
Race Description
Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October This particular two miles and half a furlong novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than one hurdle race.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Passing Glance - Cyd Charisse Rex Dingle J
O Mere Racing Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Dale Hing & Nicole Langstaff geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlumptonbumperwinnerwhotookathin2mmaidenhurdleatSouthwellinNovemberandranwellindefeatinamuchstrongereventoverC&Dnexttime.
Disappointed upped to a trip he should stay at Catterick on most recent outing but could get back on track after a break/breathing operation.
2 FASOL (GB) (15) 242201 CD 6
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Silasol (IRE)
Harry Cobden J
O Mr P. J. Vogt and Mr Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Wertheimer et Frere Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW A useful winning stayer on the Flat in France. Still to match that form over hurdles but back on track when winning 14-runner maiden over C&D 15 days ago, bit in hand. Excellent opportunity under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA117
3 GALACTIC GLOW (IRE) (76) 0/0-030P 8 11-5
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Shine Like A Star Taylor Fisher J
O The Clueless Syndicate Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B D. Boocock
TIMEFORMVIEW Poor handicapper on Flat and has little form over hurdles. Easily passed over TFRHIIII BHA71
4 LIBERTY LOOMING (IRE) (14) 4 4
Br Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Irish Question (IRE)
David Noonan J
O Molly and Paul Willis Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEW A modest maiden on the Flat who went with little encouragement fitted with a hood on Sedgefield hurdling debut. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 GRAECIA (IRE) (23) 4P 4
Br B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Palinodie (FR)
Lilly Pinchin J
O Run Like A Girl Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd Merriebelle Stable LLC S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 7f winner on the Flat for John Butler.Changed hands for 18,000 gns and hinted at promise when a hard-pulling fourth of 11 on her hurdling bow in 2m Hereford juvenile. However, went backwards from that when pulled up at Huntingdon since. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: RYAN’S ROCKET (IRE) 6 11 5 Paddy Brennan 8-13 (Fergal O’Brien) 13 ran Hood worn by No. 4, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Stewards Note: DANCE AND GLANCE: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 8-15 Fasol (GB), 9-4 Dance And Glance (GB), 14-1 Graecia (IRE), 150-1 Galactic Glow (IRE), Liberty Looming
This looks a good opportunity for FASOL, who admittedly is yet to match his useful Flat form in this sphere, but did open his hurdling account with a bit up his sleeve over C&D on his most recent outing. Dance And Glance is the obvious threat. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FASOL 2.DANCE AND GLANCE 3.GRAECIA (IRE)
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Second Race 3.05
The Par Inn Cornwall Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
Race Description
This is a two mile, seven furlong and 198 yard handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares only which have been rated from 0 to 100. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Chosen Destiny (IRE)
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner
Ben Poste J
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Kedrah House Stud Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 2m novice hurdle winner on heavy last winter and matched that form when third in Sedgefield handicap hurdle on reappearance. Not been in same form since, though, and is now tried in first-time blinkers.
2 MA BELLE NOIRE (GB) (89) 115-6PP
Br Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Loxhill Lady Ciaran O’Shea (7) J
O Dilhorne, Fry and Kingham Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Distillery Stud Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Tail flasher but won 3 times in this sphere in 2023. Been lightly raced and disappointing since, latest over fences at Ascot in December, but drops in grade here and can’t be ruled out.
HHHII BHA100
3 MATTIE ROSS (GB) (36) 2-41P05 9 11-10
Br B m Champs Elysees - Ommadawn (IRE) Finn Lambert (3) J
O The Zara Syndicate Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T
B Mr & Mrs R. & P. Scott Tori Global S
TIMEFORMVIEW Gained reward for some creditable efforts last season when winning Market Rasen handicap (23.1f) in June Made little impact in a trio of starts since but has been cut some slack by the assessor and does operate on a sound surface. TFRHHHII BHA96
4 MELLERAY HILL (IRE) (19) 51/-000 D
Br B m Kingston Hill - Evening Sunset (GER)
7 11-2
Miss Anna Johnston (7) J
O Mares In Motion Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Mr Peter Murphy
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on second of 2 point starts in 2023 but made no impact in 3 hurdle outings in recent months. Plenty to prove on handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA88
5 ELUSIVENESS (IRE) (18) 32-5505 BF 6 10-13
Br Br m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Cute Cait Lorcan Williams J
O The Exmoor High Hopes
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Peter Bergin Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEW Best effort last term came when second in good-ground handicap at Exeter (18.5f) and ran to similar level when fifth at Ffos Las in November Not been in quite same form since but must enter calculations in first-time blinkers here. TFRHHHHH BHA85
6 ELLIE’S WARRIOR (IRE) (57) 600-003
6 10-10
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Noras Fancy (IRE) Ben Jones J
O Octavians Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B Michael Dixon Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWBeaten a fair way both starts in bumpers and similar story in 4 attempts over timber,latest when third of 5 on handicap bow at Plumpton (25f, soft) 57 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA82
7 SEVENOFUS (IRE) (15) 630062 D
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Gortnagowna (IRE)
O Tim & Liz Heal
B Mrs Karen Hannon
Elizabeth Gale (7) J
Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to score but returned to form when good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at this course (19f, good, 12/1) 15 days ago and remains on a workable mark. 1lb out of the weights. TFRHHHHI BHA73
8 BANNY HILL LASS (GB) (98) 050-P50 5 10-2
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Mystery Drama Jack Quinlan J
O Mr Andrew F. Sawyer Neil King, Burderop T
B The Glanvilles Stud Ltd The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORMVIEW Down the field in bumpers and has fared no better in 3 starts over hurdles this season. Has found weak race to start handicapping, though, and is worth a second look in the market. 1lb out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA73
9 MISTING (GB) (50) 650PPP 6
Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Dream Performance (IRE) Lilly Pinchin J
O Mrs A Maundrell & Mr D Smith Neil King, Burderop T
B S. W. Maundrell Ltd The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORMVIEW Little promise in bumpers and similar story over hurdles so far, showing signs of temperament but not a great deal in the way of ability 1lb out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA73
10 SAWPIT SAMANTHA (GB) (22) P35-300
7 10-2
Br B m Champs Elysees - Sawpit Supreme Gavin Sheehan J
O Mr David A. Hunt Jo Davis, East Garston T
B Mr D. A. Hunt Tote, Equissistant Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made encouraging start for new connections when third of 11 in Plumpton handicap hurdle (20.5f) in December Well held over shorter trips since but could be seen in a better light here. 2lb out of the weights, TFRHHHII BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: TUSCAN ROSE (IRE) 6 10 4 Sam Twiston-Davies 9-2 (Neil Mulholland) 10 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: MATTIE ROSS: Following its run on 17/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Elusiveness (IRE), 9-2 Sevenofus (IRE), 9-1 Ma Belle Noire (GB), 10-1 Mattie Ross (GB), Sawpit Samantha (GB), 11-1 Banny Hill Lass (GB), 14-1 Chosen Hero (IRE), Ellie’s Warrior (IRE), 20-1 Melleray Hill (IRE), 33-1 Misting (GB)
The addition of blinkers may be the key to ELUSIVENESS and she gets the nod in a race where few make much appeal. Sevenofus and Sawpit Samantha may provide the chief threat.
PREDICTION: 1.ELUSIVENESS (IRE) 2.SEVENOFUS (IRE) 3.SAWPIT SAMANTHA
The Result
1st 2nd Distance 3rd4th Time
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Third Race 3.35
The Paddy Kenneally Cillas Cottage 1955 Winner
Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
Race Description
This two mile and half a furlong handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 100. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st 2lb so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Stowaway - Manorville (IRE) Charlie Hammond J
O Miss G. Tuck Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge T
B Anne Marie Ryan
TIMEFORMVIEWSmart handicap chaser at best but long time since he got his head in front and failed to shine in various events forAlan Jones. No both starts for present yard and this 12-y-o looks set for another struggle.
2 PATE MOLLEE (IRE) (52) 05P2P
Br B m Order of St George (IRE) - Palme Royale (IRE) Tom Cannon J
O Goodwin Racing Ltd Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Bloodstock Agency Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form over hurdles in France (claimed from David Cottin for €10,556) but it was a very low-key start for present connections at Wetherby where he was treading water some way out and eventually pulled up TFRHHIII BHA100
3 ZUCAYAN (FR) (26) 04-F633 D 8 11-13
Br B g Lucayan (FR) - John Quatz (FR)
Nick Slatter (3) J
O Mr Ian Slatter Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Ecurie Biraben & Mrs Danielle Biraben
TIMEFORMVIEWGained latest of his 2 wins at Ludlow off this mark in May 2023 and,though without luck since, he has strongly hinted that his turn is again near with solid placed efforts here and back at Ludlow since returning from a break last month. Big chance. TFRHHHHH BHA99
4 BEGIN THE LUCK (IRE) (84) 513433 D 9 11-11
Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Bobsyourdad (IRE)
Mr Robbie David (7) J
O Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Edward Burns
TIMEFORMVIEWDeservedlygothisheadbackinfrontwhencapitalisingonalowerhurdlesmarkatStratford(18.7f,heavy)inOctober Largelycreditableeffortsindefeat since,coming home 11 lengths third to Ideallko (has won twice again since) atWarwick when last seen on NewYear’s Eve.Each-way claims. TFRHHHII BHA97
5 JIM DE SARTI (FR) (23) 3-6002U 6 11-11
Br B g Magneticjim (IRE) - Queva de Sarti (FR) Stan Sheppard J
O The Shinton Family Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B E.A.R.L. Pestour, Claude Pestour & Nelly Plumbing World S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner in France and sold quite cheaply from Nicky Henderson’s yard after showing some promise on hurdles debut.Turned in easily best effort for this yard when runner-up at Sedgefield (16.8f,soft) in January.Unseated early next time but should be in the mix granted a clear round here. TFRHHHII BHA97
6 JOHN BETJEMAN (GB) (19) 043502 D 9 11-11
Br B g Poet’s Voice - A Great Beauty Fergus Gillard J
O Robin Gillard and Rory Gillard
B Plantation Stud
Mark Gillard, Sherborne T
TIMEFORMVIEWHasslippedtoadangerousmarkandlefttheimpressionthathemaysoonsnaphislosingrunwhenfindingjustonetoogoodwithblinkers refitted atWincanton (15.2f,soft) earlier this month.3lb rise fair (pulled clear of the third that day) and he has to enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA97
7 BIGZ BELIEF (IRE) (19) F422P3 D 8 11-9
Br B g Make Believe - Manaka (FR)
O Mr R. De la Haye
B Springwell Stud
Tom Broughton (5) J
Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn T
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest strike rate but has dropped to an attractive mark and returned to form with headgear omitted when third of 11 at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) recently Place possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA95
8 FORCE DE FRAP (FR) (27) 5-5F4PP CD 10 11-6
Br B g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) - Flaurella (FR) James Best J
O Emma Bishop Racing Club Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T
B Mr Georges Lacombe Coombs Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW On a good mark judged on peak form but he’s hard to warm to judged on recent evidence. TFRHIIII BHA92
9 TARITINO (IRE) (15) 40-60F5 5 11-2
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Archange (FR)
Taylor Fisher J
O Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winner on the Flat and posted one of his better efforts in this sphere when beaten less than 3 lengths into fifth in a 7-runner C&D handicap (good) last time. Down another 2lb and he’s one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA88
10 BRUCE GOBBLER (GB) (66) F-P3140
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Eardisland
6 10-10
Callum Pritchard (5) J
O House Family Partnership Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T
B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge, The Firehouse Somerset S
TIMEFORMVIEW Little worthwhile form the Philip Hobbs & Johnson White and while he was successful between the flags last spring, there were few positives to take from his debut display for this yard here in January. TFRHIIII BHA82
11 OPTICALITY (GB) (28) 50/450- 7 10-5
Br B m Coach House (IRE) - Panoptic
O Mr Paul Simmons
Alan Johns J
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B North Bradon Stud DragonBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWRan creditably in a couple of appearances here last season and was successful on the Flat last March.Has also posted some decent efforts on the level for present yard and she’s not discounted back hurdling off a reduced mark. TFRHHHII BHA77
12 JANESPRICELESS (GB) (19) PU/-PP65
Br Gr m Jelani (IRE) - Jane’s Budget Ben Godfrey J
O Miss Jane Nicholls Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Miss J. Nicholls
TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to complete both starts in points and she hasn’t pulled up any trees in 4 starts over hurdles to date. TFR
13 PRINCE RHINEGOLD (IRE)
(89) 50-0P30
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Water Rock Sean Houlihan J
O Mrs D Robinson Mrs&Mrs Livesey-van Dorst Linda Blackford, Tiverton T
B Joseph and Anthony Smiddy Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWExeter novice winner in 2023 and best effort since when third of 7 in aWincanton handicap in November However,he failed to back that up returned to the same course on his latest start on Boxing Day and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA76
14 MR ZEE (IRE) (26) P46443
8 10-3
Br B g Zebedee - Monsusu (IRE) Rex Dingle J
O Staverton Owners Group Michael Blake, Trowbridge T
B Lynnlodge Stud & Arthur Finnan Sb Racehorse Rehoming S
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple Flat winner who remains without a success following a dozen attempts in this sphere but he has made the frame on 4 of his last 5 starts,including when third of 12 over 19f here (soft) last time,faring best of those held up Place possibilities off the same mark. TFRHHHII BHA75
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2024: WOLF PRINCE (IRE) 8 12 0 Connor Brace 12-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 7, 8, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8, 14.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Zucayan (FR), 6-1 John Betjeman (GB), 7-1 Jim de Sarti (FR), 15-2 Begin The Luck (IRE), 17-2 Mr Zee (IRE), 9-1 Taritino (IRE), 10-1 Bigz Belief (IRE), 12-1 Opticality (GB), 16-1 Pate Mollee (IRE), 33-1 Force de Frap (FR), 40-1 Prince Rhinegold (IRE), 100-1 Bruce Gobbler (GB), 150-1 Janespriceless (GB), 200-1 Us And Them (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
The pick of several plausible candidates could prove to be ZUCAYAN, who has shown himself to be in good nick by finishing third in handicaps here and at Ludlow since returning to action last month. Taritino left the impression that he’s getting the hang of things in this sphere over C&D recently and will be a threat if able to build on that. A reproduction of John Betjeman’s latest effort will see him competitive, too, while Begin The Luck, Jim De Sarti and Mr Zee all make each-way appeal.
The Result
1st 2nd Distance 3rd4th Time
Abbreviations
BF –Beaten Favourite.B –Brought Down. C–Course Winner D–Distance Winner.F –Fell. P–Pulled Up R–Refused. S–Slipped Up.U –Unseated.
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DEBORAH DAVIS & WENDY HARTREY
Fourth Race 4.05
The Deb And
Wendy’s
60th Birthday Celebrations
Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13300 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5372, 2nd £2685, 3rd £1343, 4th £672.(Penalty Value £7023.73) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Description
This is a two mile and seven furlong handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.
Br Breeding
GYENYAME (GB) (26) 50-6132
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lizzie Tudor
O Anne Broom and Wendy Carter Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Ms Karen Gough Coral Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Exeter winner in November who found improvement,in first-time blinkers, when good second of
26 days
2 LANGLEY HUNDRED (IRE) (17) 551213 CD
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Theregoesthetruth (IRE)
O The England family Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Pius Collins Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to capitalise on a reduced mark at Hereford (25.2f) in November and resumed winning
Posted creditable third, on recent return from 9 weeks off, back at Hereford latest and ought to give another good account TFR
3 EDE’IFFS ROCK (GB) (26) 1F1241 CD
C&D
Br B m Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Ede’iff Harry Kimber J
O Mr A. Lees Bill Turner, Sherborne T
B Mr A. F. Lees
TIMEFORMVIEWBagged third victory of season when taking 5-runner handicap chase (2/1) over C&D (soft) 26 days ago, driven clear 5lb higher now but another bold bid is on the cards, TFRHHHII BHA108
4 TIME TO BITE (IRE) (7) 246P01
10 (in 7lb ex) 10-9
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Time To Act Bryan Carver J
O The Chris Honour Racing Club Chris Honour, Ashburton T
B Barry Murphy Cotswold Stone Supplies S
TIMEFORMVIEW Back to something like best form when easily landing 6-runner handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f, good) 7 days ago. Carries 7lb penalty here but that may not prevent the follow-up. TFRHHHHI BHA89
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: LOUP DE MAULDE (FR) 7 12 0 Toby Wynne 8-11 (Robbie Llewellyn) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No. 1, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Ede’iffs Rock (GB), 11-4 Gyenyame (GB), Time To Bite (IRE), 9-2 Langley Hundred (IRE) PLAY
Slight preference is for GYENYAME, who responded well to the fitting of blinkers here last month and will surely be suited by this stiffer test of stamina. Last week’s Exeter winner Time To Bite is feared most.
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Fifth Race 4.35
The Maundy Thursday Evening Meeting
17th April Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10500
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4241, 2nd £2120, 3rd £1061, 4th £530, 5th £265. (Penalty Value £5545.05) Weights lowered 2lb.
Race Description
This is a two mile and three furlong handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 CHICAGO STORM (GB) (15) 001251 D 6
Br B g Dabirsim (FR) - Hoh My Darling Mr Robbie David (7) J
O Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Ashtown B/S, O.B SARL, E.Puerari, G.Bozo
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedaDundalkAWFlatclaimeronfinalrunforpreviousstableandhascontinuedinfineformoverhurdlesfornewyard,winninghandicaps atWincanton in January and Stratford (18.5f) 15 days ago.5lb rise demands more but merits respect in his current mood. TFRHHHHI BHA113
2 RAFFLES NOBU (FR) (24) P-0025P
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Utopie des Bordes (FR) Nico de Boinville J
O Mr Roger WJ Davis Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Unibet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdle winner in France but comfortably held in handicap hurdles at Sandown and Newbury since joining Nicky Henderson The cheekpieces he wore on his final start in France return now. TFRHHIII BHA113
3 DON’T WIND ME UP (GB) (60) 4-3335 BF 6 11-9
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Kayf Willow Sean Houlihan J
O Johnson White Racing Syndicate Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Richard Johnson Teresa Davis Sporting Artist S
TIMEFORMVIEWSteady improvement when finishing third in 3 maiden/novice hurdles.An SP of 5/4 suggests he was strongly fancied to make a winning start to his handicap career at Sandown in January but he finished a remote fifth.It’ll be interesting to see whether his supporters’ return. TFRHHHII BHA112
4 HIM MALAYA (FR) (103) P3-3P61 CD 6 11-8
Br B g Martaline - Clarte d’Or (FR)
Miss Olive Nicholls (7) J
O Moger & Woodhouse Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Elise Chayrigues & Henrietta Charlet Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair performer who was suited by the emphasis on speed when gaining a second career success in 9-runner C&D handicap (good) in December Big player if returning from a 103-day break in similar form. TFRHHHHI BHA111
5 CLEARANCE (GB) (166) 113300 11 11-7
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Four Miracles Tom Cannon J
O Racing For A Cause
Michael Blake, Trowbridge T
B Richard W. Farleigh Sb Racehorse Rehoming S
TIMEFORMVIEW Smooth traveller who struck twice at Newton Abbot at the start of last summer Running respectably when last seen in the autumn but got to be a chance he’ll need this after over 5 months off. TFRHHIII BHA110
6 THROUGH THE AGES (GB) (33) 05P022 5 11-2
Br B g Golden Horn - Rumh (GER) Caoilin Quinn J
O Barry & Baroness Noakes
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Godolphin KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner last season (both when making the running) and back to that sort of form when runner-up over 2m at Lingfield (soft/heavy) on his last 2 outings Obvious claims, particularly if first-time cheekpieces give him just a little extra. TFRHHHHH BHA105
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: NO NO TONIC 10 11 10 Mr Sean O’Connor 15-2 (Mark Gillard) 13 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Stewards Note: CLEARANCE: Following its run on 10/10/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Him Malaya (FR), 7-2 Chicago Storm (GB), Through The Ages (GB), 6-1 Don’t Wind Me Up (GB), 11-1 Raffles Nobu (FR), 25-1 Clearance (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
THROUGH THE AGES has been knocking at the door lately and is taken to come good again with cheekpieces added. Last-time-out C&D scorer Him Malaya is feared most ahead of the thriving Chicago Storm.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THROUGH THE AGES 2.HIM MALAYA (FR) 3.CHICAGO STORM
Sixth Race 5.05
The St George Ladies Evening 23rd April Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase
(Class 5) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier)
for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £11300
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4564, 2nd £2281, 3rd £1141, 4th £571, 5th £285. (Penalty Value £5967.53)
Race Description
This is a two mile handicap steeplchase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
no horse
1 KATE OF THE LODGE (IRE) (56) U1-6P30
Br B m Westerner - Aunt Eva (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Stoneacre Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mr B. Kenny Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Too free in a bumper and hinted at ability over hurdles. Catches the eye switched to chasing for handicap debut (Irish point winner).
2 BOBBI’S BEAUTY (IRE) (18) P4-4103 D
Br B m Mahler - Bobbi’s Venture (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Oliver Ryan & Jim White Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Pat Moore FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEW Much improved dropped back to 2m when doubling chase tally at Lingfield in December Disappointed next 2 starts but she needs considering in this field. TFRHHHHI BHA91
3 STUTI (GB) (89) 03-33PP D 8 11-12
Br B m Kayf Tara - Flirtatious Jonathan Burke J
O Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Bridgend Hotel S
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner and placed a few times over hurdles. However, ran no sort of race last 2 starts after 4 months off. including on chase bow at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. TFRHHHII BHA90
4 MISS FEDORA (IRE) (33) 636315
Br B m Helmet (AUS) - Shahabad
Collier (5) J
O Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum We Do Vans S
TIMEFORMVIEW Finally got off the mark over fences in 6-runner handicap chase at Plumpton but folded tamely at Lingfield next time, adding to her up-and-down profile. TFRHHHII BHA83
5 POET’S REFLECTION (IRE) (340) P04400- C
Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lola’s Reflection
Sean Houlihan J
O Mrs S. Livesey-Van Dorst Linda Blackford, Tiverton T
B Dermot Walsh Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Just the one win from 26 NH runs. Failed to fire last season and returning from 11 months off here. Handicapper has at least given her a chance. TFRHHHII BHA72
6 FOX WALLACE (IRE) (19) PPP6P5
Br B m Mahler - Bob Robin (IRE) Ben Godfrey J
O Mr John Christopher Drake Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Terence Leonard
TIMEFORMVIEW No sign of ability to date and she’s very hard to warm to from out of the handicap.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
TFRHHIII BHA63
2024: ANNIE WICKS 7 10 6 Harry Cobden 8-1 (Evan Williams) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Stewards Note: MISS FEDORA: Following its run on 20/2/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Bobbi’s Beauty (IRE), 7-2 Miss Fedora (IRE), 9-2 Kate of The Lodge (IRE), 11-2 Stuti (GB), 7-1 Poet’s Reflection (IRE), 25-1 Fox Wallace (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
Irish point winner KATE OF THE LODGE catches the eye switched to chasing for this handicap debut so could be worth chancing in a weak race. Bobbi’s Beauty is feared most.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KATE OF THE LODGE (IRE) 2.BOBBI’S BEAUTY (IRE) 3.MISS FEDORA (IRE)
Horse Welfare
Horse welfareisapriority at Taunton Racecourse.Ateverymeeting thereare 3 specially qualified equine veterinarysurgeons appointed to look after thewelfareof the horses in action. One vet is present at the start of eachrace and during the race follows the runners in avehicle.Horsescan be attended to in the sametime as the Paramedic Teams responsible fortreating injured jockeys.
Asecond vetfollows the action from the stands and coordinates the required response to any incidents. In addition, throughout the meeting aclose checkiskept on all horses, especially those returning after arace.Itisstandardpolicythat in the event of ahorse requiring veterinarytreatment whilst on site,screens will be erected around the horse.Itisdesignedtoaffordthe vet and horse someprivacy. Please do not assume the worst.
RACING AT TAUNTON 2025
Wednesday 9th April
Thursday 17th April
Wednesday 23rd April
Thursday 13th November
Thursday 27th November
Thursday 11th December
Tuesday 30th December
Timings subject to change
Seventh Race 5.35
The April 3 For 2 Race Meetings Offer Open National Hunt
Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4999 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2086, 2nd £1043, 3rd £521, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)
Race Description
As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time; only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the flat or in hurdle races or steeplechases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four, five and six and will be run over two miles and half a furlong.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Quri (IRE)
O Cahill, Hosie, Van Der Horst
Callum Pritchard (5) J
Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B D. W. Macauley Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW £70,000 buy after a point win and he followed up in a C&D bumper for new connections 26 days ago, displaying a good turn of foot. Useful prospect but it won’t be easy to give weight to Act of Innocence
2 ACT OF INNOCENCE (IRE) (45) 34
Br B g My Dream Boat (IRE) - Tub of Harte’s (IRE)
Harry Cobden J
O Gordon & Su Hall Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Robert Honner Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in a valuable 25-runner Punchestown bumper on debut last spring (for Gearoid O’Loughlin) and shaped well again when 4 lengths fourth of 11 in Listed bumper at Newbury (soft) on return for new connections in February.Sets a good standard for the rest to aim at TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 IDAHO BRIDGE (IRE) (32)
6
Br Ch g Idaho (IRE) - Quivvy Bridge (IRE)
O Johnson White Racing - Idaho Bridge
5
Sean Houlihan J
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Brendan and Mary Fitzpatrick Teresa Davis Sporting Artist S
TIMEFORMVIEW14/1,raced too keenly when sixth of 11 in bumper at Exeter (heavy) on debut 32 days ago.May do better if the addition of a hood helps him to settle. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 SNATCH A GLANCE (GB) (-) 5 11-2
Br Br g Passing Glance - Wizard’s Sliabh (IRE)
Jonathan Burke J
O Pete Smith & Dr Simon Gillson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Sally Randell & Pete Smith Dunraven Group of Companies S
TIMEFORMVIEW Passing Glance gelding Dam (h122) bumper/21f hurdle winner (stayed 23f). From a good stable and has a decent pedigree for a race like this. Check the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SOUL LIMBO (IRE) (147) 4 5 11-2
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Wygram (IRE)
Bryan Carver J
O Twelfth Man Partnership 8 Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Brian Killeen Grosvenor Sport, Omnialegal Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWStable boasts a good record in this sphere but he didn’t achieve much when a well-held fourth on his Chepstow debut in October. Off since. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 ROI DU RISK (FR) (58) 01 4 10-13
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Bella Lawena (IRE)
O West Coast Haulage Limited
B E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu
Paul O’Brien J
Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
Henrietta Knight S
TIMEFORMVIEW Left debut well behind when winning Fontwell bumper 3 months later, just holding on. More needed again under a penalty.
TFRHHHII BHA-
7 BOB BISHOP (GB) (-) 4 10-6
Br B g Milan - Jean Bishop
Brendan Powell J
O John and Heather Snook Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Rowland Crellin Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW €19,000 Milan gelding. Dam unraced.The betting should help guide to expectations.
TFRHHHII BHA-
8 FIELD OF ACES (GB) (-) 4 10-6
Br Br g Scalo - Solojorie (FR) David Noonan J
O Mr R Stark & Mrs J Williams
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Yorton Farm Stud Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scalo gelding. Half-brother to fair 17f hurdle winner Solomoon. Dam (h111), lightly raced over hurdles in France, 1 1/2m/12.5f winner on Flat.The stable gets bumper winners. One to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - The Central Lady (IRE)
O Mr Tom Weston
B Pat Casey & Liam O’Doherty
Jack Tudor J
Tom Weston, Hindlip T
TIMEFORMVIEWJoshuaTree gelding.Half-brother to fairly useful chaserTipTop Mountain.Stable has been among the bumper winners so he’d need considering if the betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 TIME IS GOLDEN (GB) (168) 0
Br B g Time Test - Havana Jane
4 10-6
Gavin Sheehan J
O Sara Spratt and The Tim Club Jo Davis, East Garston T
B Farleigh Racing Equissistant Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW 33/1, well beaten on Huntingdon debut in October Has had wind surgery ahead of this first run since. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: I PLAY COUNTY (IRE) 5 11 2 Tom Cannon 7-1 (Toby Lawes) 12 ran
Hood worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7, 8, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Act of Innocence (IRE), 5-1 Sinchi Roca (IRE), 11-1 Snatch A Glance (GB), Roi du Risk (FR), 14-1 Josh Central (IRE), 16-1 Field of Aces (GB), 20-1 Soul Limbo (IRE), 22-1 Idaho Bridge (IRE), Bob Bishop (GB), 100-1 Time Is Golden (GB)
ACT OF INNOCENCE has reached the frame in 2 strong bumpers and should take a bit of stopping with his sights lowered. Sinchi Roca created a good impression when quickening up nicely to score over C&D last month and is the one likely to give the selection most to do unless the betting speaks in the favour of one or more of the newcomers.
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Race 1 2.20 2m 4f 28y
1 Knomorediamonds (FR) 12-0
2 Final Edgar (IRE) 11-13
3 Shadows In The Sky (IRE)11-8
4 Romeo Brown (GB) 11-7
5 Les’s Legacy (GB) 11-6
6 Blakey Boy (IRE) 11-5
7 Red Cadillac (IRE) 11-5
8 Always A Reason (IRE) 11-3
9 Cage Rattler (IRE) 11-0
10 Benito (FR) 10-11
11 Noble Affair (IRE) 10-5
Race 2 2.50 2m 4f 28y
1 Bridge Court (IRE) 12-0
2 Bollin Neil (GB) 11-10
3 Aquitaine Boy (FR) 11-9
4 Maillot Blanc (GB) 11-8
5 Forest Blaze (GB) 11-6
6 It’s Dan (IRE) 11-6
7 Coral Blue (IRE) 11-5
8 Santa Clarita (FR) 11-3
9 Tan Law (IRE) 10-12
10 Rock N Roll Champ (IRE) 10-11
HEXHAM
Race 3 3.20 2m 48y
1 Do Ye Wanna (IRE) 11-5
2 He’s Bresilian (GB) 11-5
3 Just Oot (IRE) 11-5
4 Kelvin Forlonge (FR) 11-5
5 Kingston Rock (IRE) 11-5
6 Road To Home (IRE) 11-5
7 Rogue Sea (GB) 11-5
8 Woody’s Boy (IRE) 11-5
9 Annies Gold (GB) 10-12
10 Roxby Belle (IRE) 10-2
Race 4 3.50 3m 41y
1 Powers Dilemma (IRE) 12-0
2 Lucky Soldier (IRE) 11-8
3 Coolmoyne (GB) 11-6
4 Beat The Boum (GB) 11-1
5 Worth The Walk (IRE) 11-0
6 Lewa House (GB) 10-13
7 Dequall (GB) 10-10
8 Halfway House Lad (GB) 10-10
Race 5 4.20 2m 48y 1 Lawrenny (GB) 12-0 2 Rock On Jet (IRE) 11-7 3 Rewired (GB) 11-5 4 That One (GB) 11-3 5 Galidam (FR) 11-3 6 Famous Liss (IRE) 10-13 7 Hourless (GB) 10-11
8 V Twelve (IRE) 10-6
Race 6 4.50 2m 4f 15y
1 Lieutenant Command (FR) 12-2
2 Yealand (IRE) 11-13
3 Choose A Copper (IRE) 11-12
4 Jet Legs (IRE) 11-7
5 Hello Judge (GB) 11-10
6 Trac (FR) 11-2
7 Grand Voyage (FR) 10-9
8 Halpha Soleil (FR) 10-7
9 Divas Doyen (IRE) 10-2
Race 7 5.25 2m 48y
1 Eagle’s Cairn (IRE) 11-5
2 Imperfectlyperfect (IRE) 11-5
3 Last Man Standing (GB) 11-5
4 Nseventeen (IRE) 11-5
5 Sparky Tom (GB) 11-5
6 Tea Boy (IRE) 11-5
7 Moonlight Trail (GB) 10-12
8 Ivan’s Legacy (GB) 10-9
First Race 2.35 - THE RACING TO SCHOOL BLUNDELL’S PREPARATORY SCHOOL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, March 19th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 12 entries at £45. - Closed March 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)
SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 3.05 - THE PAR INN CORNWALL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 19th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 21 entries at £45. - Closed March 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.35 - THE PADDY KENNEALLY CILLAS COTTAGE 1955 WINNER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 19th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 23 entries at £45. - Closed March 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 4.05 - THE DEB AND WENDY’S 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7023 to the winning horse The second to receive £3231, the third £1615 and the fourth £808. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £66 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £53 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 12 entries at £66. - Closed March 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £5372; Second £2685; Third £1343; Fourth £672. (Penalty Value £7023.73) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.35 - THE MAUNDY THURSDAY EVENING MEETING 17TH APRIL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5545 to the winning horse The second to receive £2551, the third £1275, the fourth £638 and the fifth £318. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £52 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £42 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 12 entries at £52. - Closed March 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £4241; Second £2120; Third £1061; Fourth £530; Fifth £265. (Penalty Value £5545.05) Weights lowered 2lb. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.05 - THE ST GEORGE LADIES EVENING 23RD APRIL MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5967 to the winning horse The second to receive £2745, the third £1372, the fourth £687 and the fifth £342. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 19th and pay £56 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. Horses which have finished in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter the £50,000 Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Series Final, to be run over 2m 5f 44yds at Fakenham in January, 2026. 8 entries at £56. - Closed March 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £4564; Second £2281; Third £1141; Fourth £571; Fifth £285. (Penalty Value £5967.53)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.35 - THE APRIL 3 FOR 2 RACE MEETINGS OFFER OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, March 19th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse 23 entries at £24. - Closed March 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
