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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money 1st £2625, 2nd £1312, 3rd £657, 4th £328, 5th £164 (Penalty Value £3432.65) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Hammond (20 wins from 266 runners, 8%) runs BODYGROOVE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs SERIOUS EGO
Longest Traveller: KINGOFTHESWINGERZ trained by H Dickin, Midford, 231 miles.
1 V TWELVE (IRE) (24) 561-343 CD 6 12-0
Br Br g Slade Power (IRE) - Black Mascara (IRE) William Maggs J
O Ms Helen C Gordon Martin Todhunter, Penrith T
B C. Weld, R. Kavanagh & D. Hannigan Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Just 1lb higher compared to when winning this under William Maggs last year and appears to have been prepped for a repeat bid, putting in a good shift back from a break when third of 11 at Newcastle (the same race he contested immediately prior to his 2024 success in this race). Rock-solid claims. TFRHHHHH BHA98
2 SERIOUS EGO (GER) (97) 301-000 D 12 11-13
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Sunshine Story (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (3) J
O Greystoke Owners Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Gestut Romerhof Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner last term but needs to get back on track having performed with little distinction in 2 appearances since returning from a break in October TFRHHIII BHA97
3 KINGOFTHESWINGERZ (IRE) (26) 5P0-201 D 6 11-12
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Miss Baloo (IRE) Bradley Harris (3) J
O Albermarle Racing Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Mr K. D. Cotter Clay Street Property Consultants S
TIMEFORM VIEW Good effort when runner-up on return at Ffos Las in November and, though not in the same form next time, he subsequently improved with a breakthrough success in first-time cheekpieces at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft). 3lb nudge fair enough and the return to a more galloping track is a plus. TFRHHHII BHA96
4 BODYGROOVE (GB) (41) 2P-6 5 11-11
Br B g Iffraaj - Groovejet Joshua Thompson (8) J
O Mrs B. M. Lofthouse Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Phil Cunningham Nowell & Richards S
TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner who made a positive start to hurdles career when touched off in a 17f Carlisle maiden last February Below-par efforts both starts since in this sphere but should come on for his reappearance spin at Sedgefield last month and mark for this handicap hurdle debut looks fair TFRHHHII BHA95
5 MISTER SMARTY (GB) (24) 4-11332 CD BF 8 11-7
Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Miss Sunflower Alan Doyle J
O Mr H. L. Thompson Tina Jackson, Loftus T
B Howard Thompson
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when making a winning reappearance at Newcastle in December and duly followed up over this C&D on Boxing Day Held form well since (placed in trio of handicaps at up to 20.3f, all at Newcastle) and no reason to think he won’t be on the premises once again. TFRHHHHI BHA91
6 TREASURED COMPANY (IRE) (24) 015366 D 9 10-12
Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Lady’s Locket (IRE) Jack Power (3) J
O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Miss Madeline Burns Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Cartmel last summer and back on track when third of 10 in the C&D handicap won by Mister Smarty on Boxing Day Shade disappointing at Market Rasen and Newcastle since (again behind Mister Smarty and also V Twelve in latter race) but will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward. TFRHHHII BHA82
7 GENIES GIRL (IRE) (34) 60606 6 10-10
Br B m Sageburg (IRE) - Cognitive (IRE) Tom Midgley J
O Mr J. Sheard Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mrs Mary Roche Jeremy Sheard S
TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise in bumpers but little to get excited about in trio of maiden/novice hurdles at up to 19.7f here and big step forward needed now pitched into a handicap.
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2024: V TWELVE (IRE) 5 11 11 William Maggs 11-2 (Martin Todhunter) 7 ran Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
THE TIMEFORM VIEW V TWELVE is taken to repeat his 2024 victory in this on the back of an encouraging effort at Newcastle where he finished around 7 lengths adrift of second-placed Mister Smarty but now meets that rival on 4lb better terms and, moreover, he’ll be sharper with that run under his belt (he was returning from a four-month break that day). To his credit, Mister Smarty is proving consistent and should give another good account, while Kingoftheswingerz could also have a part to play
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SECOND RACE 2.30
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Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 7lb
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Hammond (20 wins from 266 runners, 8%) runs GERYVILLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 41 runners, 12%) runs BOIS GUILLBERT
Longest Traveller: BOIS GUILLBERT trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.
1 BOIS GUILLBERT (FR) (24) 44-3P61 C 6 11-9
Br Ch g Ivanhowe (GER) - Ready Kap (FR) Patrick Wadge J
O Mr R. B. H. Young Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW This three-time hurdles winner lost his way over the smaller obstacles during the winter but the switch to fences paid immediate dividends at Newcastle where he landed a small-field 16.3f handicap chase in good style. Major claims with this 7lb higher mark unlikely to prove beyond his reach. TFRHHHHH BHA122
2 GERYVILLE (FR) (29) 12-6410 CD 9 11-7
Br B g Rail Link - Rosaville (FR) Brian Hughes J
O Mr R. M. Howard Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Thierry Cypres Effingham Steel Services Ltd S
THE TIMEFORM VIEW BOIS GUILLBERT produced a pretty assured round of jumping on his chase debut at Newcastle and looks capable of defying a 7lb higher mark. Cases can be made for all four of his rivals, though on recent evidence it’s likely that Micks Jet and William Cody will emerge as the main dangers.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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TIMEFORM VIEW Notched fourth success over fences (and second over this C&D) when accounting for 7 rivals on penultimate start in January Never looked like repeating that at Carlisle but this mark wouldn’t be beyond him if he were to produce something akin to his best.
3 MICKS JET (IRE) (20) 462123 CD 7 11-4
Br Ch m Jet Away - Miss Superior (IRE) Joe Williamson (3) J
O North South Flyers Syndicate Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Mr Jamie Reck Hall & Sykes, Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who responded very well to first-time cheekpieces when opening chase account on heavy going over C&D in January Placed in a couple of 3m handicaps since and will be a threat now back down in trip, provided that the drying ground doesn’t count against her TFRHHHHI BHA117
4 DO YOUR JOB (IRE) (21) 30-0053 CD 11 11-2
Br B g Fame And Glory - Full of Birds (FR) Lilly Pinchin J
O The Harlequins Racing Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Mrs C. J. Berry
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran chaser who made final start for Lucinda Russell a winning one over this C&D on Boxing Day 2023 Hasn’t managed to get his head in front since but he’s nevertheless dangerous to discount having slipped to a dangerous mark. TFRHHHII BHA115
5 WILLIAM CODY (GB) (29) 2-41463 8 11-2
Br B g Westerner - Wistow Paul O’Brien J
O Mr Martyn Royston Davis Pam Sly, Peterborough T
B Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a drop back in grade when successful at Huntingdon in November Not at his best next 2 starts but took a step back in the right direction following an 8-week break when third of 9 at Southwell (20.4f, soft) last month and he’s in with a shout with cheekpieces refitted. TFRHHHII BHA115
2024: CARRIGEEN CASTLE (IRE) 8 11 4 Brian Hughes 8-15 (Micky Hammond) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5.
Stewards Note:
GERYVILLE: Following its run on 17/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 13-8 Bois Guillbert (FR), 4-1 Micks Jet (IRE), 9-2 William Cody (GB), 11-2 Geryville (FR), 7-1 Do Your Job (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 3.00
The Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Saves Lives Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 12 Owners Prize Money 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418 (Penalty Value £4356.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Hammond (20 wins from 266 runners, 8%) runs ISABEL DE CLARE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Snowden (6 wins from 18 runners, 33%) runs AUDACIOUS ANNIE
Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Times Are Grey (IRE) Charlie Todd J
O New Vision Bloodstock Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield T
B Mr Roy Kingston Felston Consulting Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Flemensfirth mare. Half-sister to bumper winner Times Are Blue. Dam, point winner, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 31f) Rocky Bender In frame 3 of 4 starts in Irish points, fourth on latest (Dec 2024). TFRHHHII BHA-
2 AUDACIOUS ANNIE (GB) (56) 16-023 C 6 11-6
Br B m Jack Hobbs - Annie’s Answer (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J
O Mr Semore Kurdi Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B R. G. & V. J. Makin
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who shaped better than the distance beaten suggests sent hurdling when 26 lengths second of 7 in a mares maiden at Ffos Las (15.8f) in December, bad mistake 3 out. Ran better when third at Ayr subsequently and bred to be suited by this step up in trip. Good claims. TFRHHHHH BHA105
3 CIAKAT (IRE) (367) 223433- 7 11-6
Br B m Mount Nelson - Fedoria (IRE) Fern O’Brien (7) J
O The Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Pat McCarthy The Jockey Club S
TIMEFORM VIEW €17,000 3-y-o, £7,000 6-y-o, Mount Nelson mare. Dam unraced half-sister to (2m-2 1/4m winner over hurdles/fences in Italy) Auronzo out of Italian jumps winner Fedian. Maiden Irish pointer, last of 3 finishers last time (Mar 2024). TFRHHHII BHA-
4 FORCETORECKONWITH (IRE) (143) 2-1 6 11-6
Br B m Workforce - Shining Beauty (IRE) Toby Wynne (3) J
O Mineral Forces Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Andrew English Swansway S
TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 5-y-o, Workforce mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Shining Gale. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Oct 2024) and she starts out over hurdles at a ordinary level. Has to be considered. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 GLEN AFFRIC (GB) (157) 6P 5 11-6
Br Gr m Telescope (IRE) - Tipsy Dara (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J
O Mr P. Long Tracey Leeson, Towcester T
B Mark Fleming
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little promise in bumper/maiden hurdle.
O Keep The Faith Partnership Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mill House Stud Wilcocks Contractors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form to date over hurdles, including when fifth of 10 in C&D handicap (heavy) 20 days ago. Needs more.
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O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f 154y
7 JUST HER TYPE (IRE) (35) 22P 5 11-6
Br B m Pour Moi (IRE) - Enistar (IRE) Tom Broughton (5) J
O Mr C. Noell III Max Comley, Naunton T
B Mrs Darina Kelly
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in points in May and produced a promising first effort under Rules when narrowly denied at Ayr (20.4f) in January However, went backwards when pulled up at Lingfield last time.
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8 PARISIAN FASHION (IRE) (82) 6P4-143 6 11-6
Br B m Champs Elysees - Legacy Gold (IRE) William Maggs (5) J
O Mr Michael Scholey Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mr David Bobbett Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful Irish pointer who ran to a similar level as on Rules debut when third of 10 in maiden hurdle (9/2) at this C&D (soft) on Boxing Day Remains with potential.
TFRHHHHI BHA103
9 REALTA LIATH (IRE) (28) 36-2344 6 11-6
Br Gr m Kingston Hill - Crowning Virtue (IRE) James Bowen J
O Glassex Holdings Ltd Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B David Russell 1Account Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in bumpers and made a positive start to her hurdle career when third of 13 in a novice at Wincanton in December Not in the same form when fourth at Warwick next time and finished weakly on handicap debut at Market Rasen latest. Obvious player on form but needs to see her race out better TFRHHHII BHA105
10 STAR OF HOIHO (IRE) (509) 61/P- 6 11-6
Br B m Hillstar - Chosen Hoiho (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O Appleton Racing Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Fintan and John Codd Swansway S
TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up for £40,000 after winning her second start in Irish points but was tailed off on Ludlow hurdling debut in October 2023 TFRHHIII BHA-
11 WALTZING MATILDA (FR) (38) P34 5 11-6
Br B m Walzertakt (GER) - Medicity (FR) Danny McMenamin J
O Mrs Mary Turley Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T
B Mill House Stud Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW £16,000 3-y-o, Walzertakt mare. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler (stayed 25f) Medinas. Well held both completed starts in Irish points (latest Feb 8).
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12 ROSE’S DART (GB) (20) 206 4 10-8
Br Br f Dartmouth - Pepite Rose (FR) Jamie Hamilton J
O Falcon Line Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Falcon’s Line Ltd Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on Doncaster bumper debut (good ground) before finishing down the field in Listed company at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day Shaped as if in need of the experience on hurdling debut here last month and now steps up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA-
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2024: ACT OF AUTHORITY (FR) 6 12 0 Sean Bowen 5-4 (Olly Murphy) 3 ran
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1
Audacious Annie (GB), 5-1 Realta Liath (IRE), 11-2 Forcetoreckonwith (IRE), 7-1 Ciakat (IRE), 15-2 Parisian Fashion (IRE), 18-1 Isabel de Clare (GB), 22-1 Annacassar (IRE), Rose’s Dart (GB), 25-1 Just Her Type (IRE), Star of Hoiho (IRE), 33-1 Waltzing Matilda (FR), 300-1 Glen Affric (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner AUDACIOUS ANNIE stepped up on her hurdling debut form when third at Ayr in late January and, with that form working out well (winner went close in Grade 2 next time), she’s fancied to make it third time lucky over hurdles, especially with the step up in trip promising to suit. Forcetoreckonwith landed an Irish point back in October and has to be of interest starting out over hurdles at an ordinary level, with Parisian Fashion and Realta Liath others to consider
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FOURTH RACE 3.35
The Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race)
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (14 wins from 117 runners, 12%) runs GRAND ALBERT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runs DE TELLERS FORTUNE
Longest Traveller: DE TELLERS FORTUNE trained by N Henderson, Lambourn, 198 miles.
1 GRAND ALBERT (IRE) (32) 212-313 CD 7 11-10
Br Ch g Jet Away - Ruthy Lukey (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Owners Group 123 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B James Codd Owners Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who improved with each start over hurdles last term and built on an encouraging chase debut when scoring easily over C&D in December Let down by his jumping when a well-beaten third at Kelso since. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. TFRHHHII BHA127
2 LUNAR DISCOVERY (GB) (29) P-50322 C 8 11-7
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - It’s A Discovery (IRE) Charlotte Jones J
O Kevin & Anne Glastonbury James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who also won a pair of novice hurdles last season. Has shown similar form over fences, finishing runner-up in small-field events at Ayr and Carlisle (20f) in recent weeks, and is worth a try at this longer trip. TFRHHHII BHA124
3 FELICIE DU MAQUIS (FR) (19) 12P/4-61 D 10 11-4
Br B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Qualine du Maquis (FR) Richard Patrick J
O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Daniel Laupretre Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has presumably been hard to train but stepped up on reappearance to win 6-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) 19 days ago, driven out. Finished a remote fourth sole outing over fences but should do much better TFRHHHHI BHA121
4 DE TELLERS FORTUNE (IRE) (31) 1/P4-11P 6 10-13
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - She’s No Pet (IRE) James Bowen J
O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Michael Whitty Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who made it third time lucky over hurdles in a Ffos Las maiden (20f) in May Returned from 7 months off with a much-improved effort to follow up on handicap/chase debut at Taunton in December and underfoot conditions possibly against him when pulled up at Wincanton latest. TFRHHHII BHA116
5 KELCE (IRE) (27) P221F2 D BF 7 10-12
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Joleen (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr M. S. Cresswell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B James Robinson
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved switched to fences with cheekpieces applied, easily getting off the mark in a 3m handicap at Market Rasen (soft) in December Looked booked for second when falling last at same course on Boxing Day and shaped as if still in good form when second at Ludlow last time. Much respected. TFRHHHHH BHA115
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
DE TELLERS FORTUNE: Following its run on 15/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
KELCE: Following its run on 19/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
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O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
(GB), 11-2 Grand Albert (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Quite a trappy-looking affair KELCE has a progressive profile and did well under the circumstances when second at Ludlow on his most recent outing, having been badly hampered by loose horse, so he’s an appealing candidate. Felicie du Maquis reverts to chasing following a recent win over hurdles and should be capable of better TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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PROBABLE
11-4 Kelce (IRE), 3-1 Felicie du Maquis (FR), 4-1 De Tellers Fortune (IRE), 5-1 Lunar Discovery
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DU MAQUIS (FR) 3.DE TELLERS
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The racingtv.com
Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 11 Owners Prize Money 1st £2625, 2nd £1312, 3rd £657, 4th £328, 5th £164 (Penalty Value £3432.65) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (50 wins from 170 runners, 29%) runs SKIFFLE MAN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 41 runners, 12%) runs HELSGETAWAY
Longest Traveller: HELSGETAWAY trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.
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PADDY O’MAHLER (IRE) (32) 660514 CD 7 12-0
Br B g Mahler - Miss Massini (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O McGoldrick Racing Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Elizabeth Gavin Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished fifth of 16 in a decent handicap for the grade over this C&D in December and posted an improved effort when striking back at this course the following month. By no means disgraced when fourth of 12 off this 7lb higher mark at Kelso last time and he’s a live each-way candidate. TFRHHHII BHA99
2 JUKEBOX FURY (IRE) (27) P0-501 D 6 11-13
Br B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Dalamine (FR) James Bowen J
O Middleham Park Racing XCIV Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Harry Fowler & Alex Frost Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little on return/handicap bow at Kempton in December but left that well behind when off the mark upped to 3m at Doncaster last month, proving 1/2-length too strong for subsequent scorer Skin Full. 5lb rise fair enough and he could have more to offer for his top yard as a stayer TFRHHHHH BHA98
3 FARMER JIMMY (GB) (20) 605015 C 5 11-13
Br Ch g Mondialiste (IRE) - Viva Victoria Jamie Hamilton J
O J Scarrow, I Barker & S Turner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Miss S. J. Turner Cube3 Construction Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for a switch to handicaps over a longer trip when scoring over 2 1/2m here last month. Perhaps it wouldn’t be wise to judge him too harshly on his subsequent effort at Bangor (left poorly placed) and he shapes as though this trip will be within his range. TFRHHHII BHA98
4 HELSGETAWAY (IRE) (57) 23-0F5P 6 11-12
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Heltornic (IRE) Derek Fox J
O The Red Shoes Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr R. Bryan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in bumpers and promising start in this sphere, very much shaping like a stayer on the two starts he’s completed, finished fifth of 10 in a Hexham maiden on penultimate start. Presumably wasn’t 100% on handicap debut at Ayr and worth a second look upped in trip with cheekpieces added. TFRHHHII BHA97
5 SKIFFLE MAN (IRE) (105) 65-02 BF 6 11-12
Br B g Mahler - April Thyne (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O S T Racing - The Founders’ Syndicate Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B T. Hayes Stanley’s S
TIMEFORM VIEW Predictably left low-key novice form behind when second of 16 on handicap bow with first-time cheekpieces/tongue strap enlisted upped to 20.4f at Southwell in December 7lb rise tolerable given that he was 8 lengths clear of the third that day and this further step up in trip could be a good move. TFRHHHHI BHA97
6 JO ARENGEOT BEY AA (FR) (95) 3303-0P D 6 11-8
Br Gr g Polarix - Totoche Bey (FR) William Maggs (5) J
O Mr N. Hartley Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mrs Catherine Bonneau Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £50,000 after winning sole start in points and Rules debut effort in a Uttoxeter bumper was fairly encouraging. However, disappointing over hurdles so far, pulled up tried in blinkers at Bangor when last seen in December (since undergone a wind op) and cheekpieces now given a whirl. TFRHIIII BHA93
7 TEES COMP’S CLIVE (GB) (33) 006P40 7 11-7
Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Northern Native (IRE) Joe Williamson (3) J
O Tees Components Ltd Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T
B Tees Components Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Second run in handicap company resulted in a decent effort at Newcastle where he was fourth in an 11-runner contest over 2 3/4m. However, that is bookmarked by underwhelming displays and he needs to find improvement from somewhere. TFRHIIII BHA92
8 RICKETY GATE (GB) (76) 0-01046 D 10 11-5
Br B g Trans Island - Hannah Jacques (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Nicky Richards Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a drop in the weights when scoring on return at Kelso in October and he did well under the circumstances when fourth of 9 at Doncaster the following month. However, it was surprising to see him run so badly at Musselburgh last time given his otherwise solid record at that course. TFRHHIII BHA90
9 AAZZA (IRE) (55) 40-0030 D 9 11-2
Br B m Beat Hollow - Kalygarde (FR) Craig Nichol J
O Helen Ray and Isabel Tebay Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B Louis G. Vambeck PRCT Bloodstocks Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner for Rose Dobbin and better for return/stable debut effort equipped with cheekpieces when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh in November Struggled back over fences at Catterick next time but now 3lb lower returned to this sphere and she’s capable of a bold show TFRHHHII BHA87
10 GOOD BYE (GER) (27) 0P0646 10 10-13
Br Ch g Tertullian (USA) - Guantana (GER) Harry Bannister J
O Mr Liam Murray Sara Ender, Malton T
B Stall Ullmann Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy S
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved a model of consistency during 2022/23 campaign but didn’t cut much ice last term and was beaten 20 lengths in the Doncaster handicap won by Jukebox Fury on his latest start.
TFRHHIII BHA84
11 WEARAPINKRIBBON (IRE) (16) 055601 9 10-6
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Pink Hat (IRE) David Bass J
O S W Racing Max Comley, Naunton T
B Mrs J. M. Mullins
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended losing run of more than 4 years when striking at Huntingdon (25f, good to soft) recently, with a number of factors potentially contributing to that revival, including a first-time visor, 11-week break, breathing operation and it was his debut for the Max Comley yard. This is tougher up 4lb TFRHHHII BHA77
2024: KINDER KID (IRE) 6 11 5 Ross Chapman 4-1 (Tina Jackson) 9 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 6. Blinkers worn by No. 10
Visor worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
Stewards Note: FARMER JIMMY: Following its run on 26/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
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PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Jukebox Fury (IRE), 4-1 Skiffle Man (IRE), 8-1 Wearapinkribbon (IRE), 17-2 Paddy O’Mahler (IRE), 10-1 Farmer Jimmy (GB), 11-1 Helsgetaway (IRE), 12-1 Aazza (IRE), 14-1 Rickety Gate (GB), 22-1 Good Bye (GER), 40-1 Jo Arengeot Bey Aa (FR), Tees Comp’s Clive (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW As low-mileage 6-y-os from top yards, JUKEBOX FURY and Skiffle Man are naturally appealing, particularly given that they both arrive here on the back of improved efforts. The latter’s handicap debut second over 20.5f at Southwell augurs well with regard to this new trip and he is not passed over lightly, but Jukebox Fury got the better of a next-time-out winner when opening his account upped to a similar trip to this at Doncaster and he is marginally preferred. Aazza makes some each-way appeal.
PREDICTION:
FURY (IRE) 2.SKIFFLE MAN (IRE) 3.AAZZA (IRE)
SIXTH RACE 4.45
The Thank You Wetherby Groundstaff #groundsweek Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (GBB Race) for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4999 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money 1st £2086, 2nd £1043, 3rd £521, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (50 wins from 170 runners, 29%) runs THE MAD POET Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs BALLYNOE BOY
Longest Traveller: WHITE RIOT trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 170 miles.
1 BALLYNOE BOY (IRE) (91) 2 5 11-2
Br Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Ballerina Queen (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Fine Claret Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Miss Marie Motherway Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fair chaser Book of Gold and modest 2 1/4m hurdle winner Frankie Faulkner, stays 3 1/4m. Positive start to his career when second in a 6-runner Catterick bumper (15.7f, good) and should make a bold bid to go one better here. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 GOLD ROBBER (GB) (-) 5 11-2
Br B g Cracksman - Prize Diva Harry Bannister J
O Mr N. Ender
Sara Ender, Malton T
B Littleton Stud Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy S
TIMEFORM VIEW 3,500 gns half-brother to 1m/9f winner in Saudi Arabia Single Minded. Doesn’t appeal as a probable first-time-out winner on paper TFRHIIII BHA-
3 WHITE RIOT (FR) (36) 6-2
5 11-2
Br Gr g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Primaprima (USA) Kielan Woods J
O The Megsons Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in a Kempton bumper for Ben Pauling last term but much better when runner-up on debut for new yard at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft) back from a 12-month absence. Needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 CRYSTAL FORCE (IRE) (-)
4 10-6
Br Ch g Crystal Ocean - Miss Kettlewell (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip T
B Gordon Foster
TIMEFORM VIEW Crystal Ocean gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Full Irish. Dam unraced out of fairly useful hurdler/chaser (2 1/4m-2 1/2m winner) Native Endurance. Interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 L’INSURGE (FR) (-)
4 10-6
Br B g Tunis (POL) - Tiree d’Affaire (FR) Craig Nichol J
O Paul Robson Racing Club. Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B Mr Joel Denis & Haras De Saint Voir SCA
TIMEFORM VIEW Tunis gelding. Half-brother to fair French chaser Idylle Fleurie. Yard isn’t in particularly good form at present and this 4-y-o will probably come on for a run. TFRHIIII BHA6
Br B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Zariyana (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Agardsley Investments & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Revival Solutions Group Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Zalvados. Obvious appeal on paper given the yard he represents and it will look significant if he’s strong in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-
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B Breeder S Sponsor 2m
2024: CASTLE IVERS (IRE) 5 11 9 Sean Bowen 9-4 (Olly Murphy) 9 ran PROBABLE S.P.’s 2-1 Ballynoe Boy (IRE), 9-4 White Riot (FR), 11-4 The Mad Poet (IRE), 12-1 Crystal Force (IRE), 33-1 L’Insurge (FR), 66-1 Gold Robber (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW The vote goes to BALLYNOE BOY, who showed more than enough on his debut at Catterick to suggest that there are races to be won with him. White Riot also found just one too good at Catterick starting out for this yard last month and he is feared most ahead of likely-looking newcomer The Mad Poet. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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#Groundsweek 17-23 March 2025
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Our Groundstaff spend countless hours working outside in all weathers keeping the racing surface, the fences and hurdles in tip top condition.
Their day to day job includes mowing, strimming, repairing Steeplechase fences and building and maintaining our Hurdles. They also keep the outside enclosure areas clean and tidy, trimming hedges, leaf blowing, power-washing, weed-killing and washing down what must seem like miles of running rail which they also move frequently during the season.
Some of the team are based at the stables which they have to clean out fully between every raceday, including on two-day meetings.
On a the team all have various they help, assist in catching loose get to
On a raceday, the team all have various roles including being out on the track in the chase cars that follow the race, so they can be on hand to help, should a jockey become unseated and need first aid or just a lift back to the Weighing Room, or to assist in catching a loose horse. They work alongside the fence staff, to repair fences and swap out hurdles during racing. They rarely get to see who actually wins a race!
We are incredibly grateful to Neal, Ian, Matt, Marcus, Phil, Jack and Les for their hard work in keeping us racing!
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.00 - THE BEST TICKET PRICES ONLINE AT wetherbyracing.co.uk CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3432 to the winning horse The second to receive £1579, the third £789, the fourth £395 and the fifth £196. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 12th and pay £26 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to March 15th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Wetherby Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner. 14 entries at £26. - Closed March 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2625; Second £1312; Third £657; Fourth £328; Fifth £164 (Penalty Value £3432.65) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.30 - THE racingtv.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Wetherby Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner of this race 9 entries at £46. - Closed March 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 7lb SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.00 - THE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMME SAVES LIVES MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, March 12th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race 16 entries at £40. - Closed March 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.35 - THE WATCH RACING TV IN STUNNING HD NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £56 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £45 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Wetherby Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner of this race 8 entries at £56. - Closed March 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.10 - THE racingtv.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3432 to the winning horse The second to receive £1579, the third £789, the fourth £395 and the fifth £196. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 12th and pay £26 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento the winning owner of this race 25 entries at £26. - Closed March 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2625; Second £1312; Third £657; Fourth £328; Fifth £164 (Penalty Value £3432.65) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.45 - THE THANK YOU WETHERBY GROUNDSTAFF #GROUNDSWEEK OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (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 12th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. 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 WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 21 entries at £24. - Closed March 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. OUR NEXT MEETING
