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for four yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (51 wins from 170 runners, 30%) runs LA BELLE ARGENTEE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs MYSTICAL MARTIKA
Longest Traveller: HIGHBURY HILL trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 273 miles.
1 MADAME LUNA (GB) (99) 1 D 11-7
Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Madame (GER) Paul O’Brien J
O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Gestut Gorlsdorf Class1Personnel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sea The Moon filly who overcame inexperience to make a winning start to her career at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in November In good hands and can be expected to improve. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 HIGHBURY HILL (GB) (42) 030 11-0
Br B f Masterstroke (USA) - Kilronan High (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh J
O Johanna Adams & Partner Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Mr W. Kinsey Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished over 6 lengths behind the reopposing Ninna Collina on her Ludlow hurdle debut in December and went backwards from that when last of 7 at Newbury since. Likely vulnerable. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 LA BELLE ARGENTEE (FR) (-) 11-0
Br Gr f Kapgarde (FR) - Cry For You (FR) Harry Skelton J
O Perfect 10 Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B S.C.E.A. de La Perrigne Et al Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Kapgarde filly out of a hurdle/chase winner in France from a good family Likely type on paper for a top yard with a very strong Wetherby record. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 LIVINGONAPRAYER (GB) (-) 11-0
Br B f Dartmouth - Deadringerforlove Gavin Sheehan J
O Foxtrot Racing & Jon Beese Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Dr Bryan Mayoh BetVictor, FOXTROT RACING S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dartmouth filly Dam, 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Sizing John. Would enter the reckoning on debut if the betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 MYSTICAL MARTIKA (IRE) (58) 55 11-0
Br Gr f Success Days (IRE) - Martika (FR) Patrick Wadge J
O Martika’s Soldiers Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mrs Irene Scheldt Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW More one for longer term judged on her efforts in a course bumper and Haydock hurdle in December TFRHHIII BHA-
6 NINNA COLLINA (GB)
(70) 32 11-0
Br B f Jack Hobbs - Ninna Nanna (FR) Conor O’Farrell J
O The Well Oiled Partnership Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T
B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to numerous winners and showed a fair level of ability in 2 similar races towards the end of 2024, latterly runner-up at Ludlow (2m, soft). First run for 10 weeks. TFRHHHII BHA-
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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) in November Not up to a Cheltenham Listed bumper on New Year’s Day but in at a realistic level on hurdle debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
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Stewards Note: MYSTICAL MARTIKA: Following its run on 30/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left and made a bad mistake.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 Madame Luna (GB), 7-2 La Belle Argentee (FR), 9-2 Ninna Collina (GB), 6-1 Livingonaprayer (GB), Rose’s Dart (GB), 33-1 Highbury Hill (GB), 100-1 Mystical Martika (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW MADAME LUNA should have more to come on the back of her Fakenham debut success in November and can make it 2-2, although market confidence behind Dan Skelton newcomer La Belle Argentee would make her a possible big threat. Rose’s Dart showed enough on the first of her 2 outings in bumpers to think she could also make her presence felt in a race like this now hurdling.
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for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (51 wins from 170 runners, 30%) runs TOP GUY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs WADE OUT
Longest Traveller: IRA HAYES trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
1 WADE OUT (IRE) (32) 11-1210
6 12-0
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Whats Up Britta (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Ferguson, Mason, Hales & Done Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Stone Electrical Ltd Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of sole point/bumper start and successful on 2 of his first 3 runs over hurdles. Ran no sort of a race upped to 20.2f in a Cheltenham Grade 2 last time but it was clearly more than just the trip that proved his undoing there. Big player if able to get back on track in these calmer waters. TFRHHHHI BHA128
2 IRA HAYES (IRE) (99) 1-611 D 6 11-9
Br Ch g Mahler - Dangan Dawn (IRE) Ben Harvey J
O Ira Hayes Partnership John McConnell, Ireland T
B Sean Hoare
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of sole point start and off the mark in bumpers at the second attempt at Wexford. Subsequently landed the odds on debut in this sphere at Carlisle (2 1/2m, good to soft), making all. That form is nothing special but he did it easily and there should be more to come from this Irish raider TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 RULE ME IN (IRE) (23) 21 6 11-9
Br B g Mahler - Don’t Rule Me Out (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Sue Howell Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Robert Haverty Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORM VIEW £32,000 buy after finishing runner-up in an Irish point in December Went one better starting out under Rules in a 2m Southwell maiden earlier this month and while this is tougher, he is completely unexposed and should relish this stiffer test. Shortlisted. TFRHHHIIBHA-
4 BOBBY J (GB) (21) P0 7 11-2
Br Ch g Intrinsic - Politelysed Kevin Brogan J
O Mr J. Lund Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Kenny Johnson & Mr J. Lund
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 2 starts to date and he’s pretty much impossible to recommend.
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5 TOP GUY (IRE) (17) 02F155 5 11-2
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Matt Wood (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O JDJ Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B M. Kinsella
TIMEFORM VIEW Points scorer who posted an encouraging debut fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) on Rules debut last month. It was admittedly a Class 2 event in which he was subsequently well beaten at Exeter but that was a backward step nonetheless and he needs to get back on track. TFRHHIIIBHA-
6 MOVEONBUY (GB) (118) 00-6 5 10-9
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Zariyka (IRE) Joe Williamson (3) J
O Kay,Goodair,Carter,Coates,McMann Andrew Crook, Leyburn T
B Distillery Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown enough in a trio of bumpers to make her of interest now switched to hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
BR Breeding J Jockey O Owner T Trainer B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-10 Ira Hayes (IRE), 2-1
THE TIMEFORM VIEW John McConnell does well with his raiders on these shores and IRA HAYES contributed to the yard’s healthy 23% strike-rate in races over hurdles in the UK when running away with a Carlisle maiden in November He is open to improvement and can make it 2-2 in this sphere. Wade Out completely misfired in Grade 2 company last time but remains of interest in view of his earlier promise, while Rule Me In has to enter calculations, too.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IRA HAYES (IRE) 2.WADE OUT (IRE) 3.RULE ME
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Wade Out (IRE), 9-2 Rule Me In (IRE), 25-1 Top Guy (IRE), 200-1 Moveonbuy (GB), 300-1 Bobby J (GB)
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at Wetherby Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. At every meeting we have three specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action There is also a British Horseracing Authority Veterinary Officer in attendance. During the race, three vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys. It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.
Racing grooms work very hard looking after the horses in their care to ensure they come to the races looking immaculate. As a reward for their efforts, a cash prize is presented to the groom who is judged to have produced the 'Best Turned Out' horse in every race.
Condition & Coat - Racehorses are athletes and the way their coat looks and the way it moves easily over their muscles reflects the horses overall condition. The coat should look smooth, clean and have a glossy shine, but pay attention to Greys and lighter coloured Chestnuts, as they won't carry such a sheen to their coats, which is not for want of trying, they just have the equine equivalent of mousey hair and remember that Greys often require much more work and effort to get clean. Quarter marks are the patterns put onto the coat on the horse's hindquarters or shoulder. They are made using a damp brush, wiped against the natural lie of the coat. Much like brushing velvet the wrong way.
To Plait or not to Plait - to win Best Turned Out a horse does not have to be plaited. Some horses do not like having their heads touched and get over-excited when being plaited as it indicates they could be off to the races. If a horse is not plaited it should not go against them, providing their loose mane is short, tangle-free and even, and lying on the right hand side of the horse's neck. Plaits should be small, neat and uniform with an odd number of plaits along the neck and one at the front.
Tails you win! - Doubtless at some point you will have heard that you should not stand behind a horse! For racing grooms the trust they build with their horses means you may see some in the Parade Ring with a plaited tail. If tails are loose they must be tangle-free, not too long, and there should be no wisps of bedding or hay in the tail.
No foot no Horse - Horse's legs, particularly white markings, known as socks or stockings, must be clean. Sometimes chalk is used to brighten these marks. Feet should be well shod and hooves oiled.
Best Dressed - All items of clothing (tack) the horse wears should be in good condition and clean.
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (13 wins from 80 runners, 16%) runs DE LEGISLATOR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs DE LEGISLATOR
Longest Traveller: SUPPORT ACT trained by T Lawes, Beare Green, 233 miles.
1 MICKS JET (IRE) (19) P46212 C BF 7 11-13
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 here (19.4f, heavy) by a wide margin last month. No problem with the step up to 3m when finding just one too good at Bangor next time and, though up another 4lb, she is a major player TFRHHHHIBHA119
2 BROOMFIELD PRESENT (IRE) (15) BP-6FP4 D 9 11-11
Br B g Presenting - Diklers Oscar (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O Turf Club 2024 Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B William O’Keeffe Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler (2-3 in that sphere) and promising start over fences when third in an Exeter handicap on reappearance last season. Things haven’t gone to plan since but latest fourth of 8 in a Lingfield handicap (23.5f, heavy) at least represented a step back in the right direction. TFRHHHII BHA117
3 SUPPORT ACT (IRE) (42) 21/51-04 C 7 11-5
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Carrigbuck (IRE) Kevin Brogan J
O The M Team Toby Lawes, Beare Green T
B Richard Walsh Lawmens Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who left hurdles debut form well behind when easily landing a Doncaster novice last February Couple of mistakes proved costly when fourth on chase debut following a wind op at Newbury (23.4f, good to soft) and, likely to build on that encouraging display, he makes plenty of appeal. TFRHHHHHBHA111
4 ART OF DIPLOMACY (GB) (25) 2//1-4333 C D BF 9 11-5
Br B g Archipenko (USA) - Rowlestone Express Sean Bowen J
O Peter Bowen Racing Group Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B G. E. Amey Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner who won 3 times over hurdles for Dr Richard Newland, leaving that stable after taking a seller here (19.7f) last March. Placed all 3 starts over fences so far, albeit without really threatening and likely to again find one or two too good. TFRHHHII BHA111
5 ULTRA BEAT (IRE) (52) P-32F35 7 11-3
Br B g Milan - Downsouth (IRE) J
O Hot Air Dreamers Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Mrs Clodagh Fitzgerald Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on 2 of his 4 completed starts switched to fences this season. Well held when fifth in the 7-runner handicap won by Katate Dori at Chepstow last time but that form looks all the better in light of the winner’s subsequent success in a big pot at Kempton on Saturday Now tried in blinkers. TFRHHHIIBHA109
6 DE LEGISLATOR (IRE) (37) 1/115/-5 D BF 8 11-2
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Reynard’s Glen (IRE) Derek Fox J
O J Sword, Russell & Bristol Boys Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Gareth Metcalfe Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in Irish points and then his first 2 over hurdles at Hexham and Kelso towards the end of 2022. Attracted support ahead of his comeback run/chase debut at Ayr (3m, soft) but he ran poorly, even allowing for the fact that it was his first outing following almost 2 years off. TFRHHHIIBHA108
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: SUPPORT ACT: Following its run on 15/1/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-4 Micks Jet (IRE), 4-1 Support Act (IRE), 9-2 Art of Diplomacy (GB), 11-2 De Legislator (IRE), 15-2 Broomfield Present (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW There were plenty of positives to take from SUPPORT ACT’s chase debut fourth at Newbury and, with the strong possibility of better come from this 7-y-o over fences, he is taken to deliver the goods. Micks Jet arrives here in good order and she is feared most ahead of Broomfield Present, who has dipped to an attractive mark and there were signs that he’s veering back on to the right track at Lingfield recently
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FOURTH RACE 3.18
The Entertain In Style At Wetherby Racecourse Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Hammond (20 wins from 262 runners, 8%) runs CORNERSTONE LAD & HALPHA SOLEIL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs HEADS OR HARPS
Weightwatcher: HIGH MOON won off a handicap mark of 116, his rating is now down 7lb to 109
Longest Traveller: HEADS OR HARPS trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.
1 HIGH MOON (GB) (22) P53354 D 10 12-0
Br B g Midnight Legend - Dizzy Frizzy Charlie Maggs (5) J
O Miss Maria D. Myco Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Jethro Bloodstock Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2023 12/1, failed to stay 3m when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Market Rasen 22 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Looks competitive on form back in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA109
2 GOLDEN DE COEUR (FR) (23) 34-P423 9 12-0
Br B g Racinger (FR) - Polka de Coeur (FR) James Bowen J
O Alan & Andrew Turner Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B O. Burlot, N. Burlot & M. Burlot 1Account Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in decent nick, third of 7 in handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA109
3 SCENE ONE (IRE) (33) 44-P226 D 9 11-11
Br B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Isserkelly Lady (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J
O Scene One Partnership Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Mr William Norris Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Doncaster (24f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Can give a good account in his bid for a first win of the season TFRHHHII BHA106
4 FLASH IN THE PARK (IRE) (68) 603-51F BF 7 11-11
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mrs Masters (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O MT Hughes, John Lawson, Stephanie Kaye Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield T
B Denis Cummins
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Uttoxeter in November but running below form when fell last in handicap chase there (20f, heavy) following month on his final run for Dan Skelton. Needs to bounce back for his new yard. TFRHHHII BHA106
5 CORNERSTONE LAD (GB) (25) 62333-0 C 11 11-11
Br B g Delegator - Chapel Corner (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mrs B. M. Lofthouse Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Cranford Bloodstock & Overbury Stallions Nowell & Richards S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but he came in only tenth of 12 in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 25 days ago. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022, too. TFRHHIII BHA106
6 TOM CREEN (IRE) (21) 3-43413 D 10 11-11
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Casiana (GER) Jonathan England J
O Racing To Profit Syndicate & Partners Sam England, Guiseley T
B Kildare Racing Syndicate Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Sedgefield in December and not disgraced back in trip when third of 5 in handicap there (16.4f, soft) 21 days ago. Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA106
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B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f 85y
7 HALPHA SOLEIL (FR) (26) 2-41055 8 11-4
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Toi Et Le Soleil (FR) Jamie Hamilton J
O T I S PARTNERSHIP Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B S.C.E.A. de La Perrigne, D. Powell, V. R Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 20f over hurdles who comes here in decent form over fences, fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f, good to soft) 26 days ago. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA99
8 HEADS OR HARPS (GB) (41) 1PP4P/-4 8 11-2
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dametori (FR) Derek Fox J
O Mr Mark Blandford Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr Rowland Crellin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced hurdler for Michael Scudamore. Off nearly 2 years before shaping very well on his chasing debut when fourth of 9 in handicap chase (14/1) at Newcastle (20.1f, good to soft) 41 days ago, finishing well having been badly hampered 2 out. Interesting. TFRHHHHH BHA97 9 KONFUSION (GB) (148) 3/000-33 7 10-11
Br Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Tahira (GER) Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Mr Carl Hinchy Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who posted an encouraging third of 7 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (21.1f, good to soft, 13/2) on his debut over fences 148 days ago. Can take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA92
Visor worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5. Stewards Note: KONFUSION: Following its run on 1/10/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Flash In The Park (IRE), 11-2 Scene One (IRE), Heads Or Harps (GB), 6-1 Tom Creen (IRE), 15-2 Golden de Coeur (FR), 12-1 Halpha Soleil (FR), 16-1 High Moon (GB), Konfusion (GB), 18-1 Cornerstone Lad (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW HEADS OR HARPS made a promising start over fences for Lucinda Russell after an absence when a strong-finishing fourth at Newcastle so gets the vote here with improvement very much on the cards. High Moon appeals as the pick of the rest now he reverts to a shorter trip with Scene One and Golden De Coeur looking best equipped in the battle for minor honours.
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The Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Qualifier For The Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12500 x Declared Runners 12 Owners Prize Money 1st £5216, 2nd £2609, 3rd £1304, 4th £653 (Penalty Value £6807.50)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (26 wins from 110 runners, 24%) runs BENASSI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs BENASSI
Weightwatcher: SHARED won off a handicap mark of 121, his rating is now down 7lb to 114.
Longest Traveller: HURRICANE HIGHWAY trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 243 miles.
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1 BAPTISM OF FIRE (IRE) (994) 0501/25/- D 10 12-2
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Julia Glynn (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (3) J
O Mr K. Hunter Kevin Hunter, Natland T
B Seamus Cooney Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 2m6f chase winner for Henry de Bromhead in April, 2022. Only twice raced since so has his fitness to prove back hurdling for his new stable. TFRHHIII BHA127
2 BOWLING BUDDY (IRE) (25) 211132 C D 7 12-1
Br B g Ask - Oscar Beag (IRE) Joshua Thompson (7) J
O UP4B Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B Michael O’Donovan Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive type who completed a hat-trick over 2m4f here in October for Olly Murphy Tongue tied when a very good second of 17 in handicap hurdle back here 25 days ago. A likely player stepped up to 3m. TFRHHHHH BHA126
3 CURLEY FINGER (IRE) (94) 1113-0P D 8 11-13
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Tooreen (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J
O Club Racing Curley Partnership Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mrs Mary Tyner Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time 3m hurdles winner last season but he was pulled up in 23f handicap at Uttoxeter in November Has a bit to prove now TFRHHIII BHA124
4 HURRICANE HIGHWAY (IRE) (17) U32P-2P D 7 11-11
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Florida Pet (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Richard Cavanagh
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless under Rules over fences and he was pulled up in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 17 days ago Reverts to this sphere with lots more needed. TFRHHIII BHA122 (-1)
5 OFF THE JURY (IRE) (41) 243-223 D 6 11-11
Br B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - La Pelodette (FR) Mr David Maxwell J
O Mr David Maxwell Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe The Fitzdares Club S
TIMEFORM VIEW Upped in trip when a very good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, soft, 11/1) 41 days ago. Since had a wind op and can go well again in his bid for a maiden success.
TFRHHHHI BHA122
6 BENASSI (IRE) (57) P20-P2P 8 11-9
Br B g Westerner - Kylebeg Krystle (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mr A. J. Wall Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Patrick Molloy Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over hurdles in early 2023 and returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when second at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) in December The headgear didn’t work anywhere near as well at Uttoxeter since, though. TFRHHIII BHA120
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 3m 26y
Colours No Horse Age st-lb
7 SAM’S CHOICE (IRE) (221) 00/43F-0 9 11-7
Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Impressive Choice (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O Samantha Toomes Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T B Impressive Partnership Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Leopardstown handicap (20f) for Gordon Elliott in December, 2022, but yet to fire for current yard. Sliding in the weights but still needs to take a big step forward.
TFRHHIII BHA118
8 HAJEY (GB) (16) 1226-50 8 11-6
Br Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Almashooqa (USA) Ross Chapman J
O Tracy Waggott and Sally Booth Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Had breathing surgery before coming in only eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Up in trip with work to do. TFRHHIII BHA117
9 SHARED (GB) (23) 0P-4345 C 6 11-3
Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Between Us Paul O’Brien J
O Mr Colm Donlon Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited OLBG S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who recorded a respectable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 23 days ago TFRHHIII BHA114
10 FORGED WELL (IRE) (55) 26-3126 6 11-1
Br B g Jet Away - Forge Field (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs Suzy Brown & Mr Peter R Brown Martin Todhunter, Penrith T
B Patrick J. Doyle Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Kelso in November and looked on the up until coming in sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, soft) 55 days ago. Worth another chance off a handy-looking mark.
TFRHHHII BHA112
11 GRAND GESTE (IRE) (25) P02334 6 10-13
Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Lake Cresent (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form without winning until going freely in cheekpieces when a below-par fourth of 8 in handicap at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) last time Needs considering with headgear quickly dispensed with.
TFRHHHII BHA110
12 OUTER BANKS (IRE) (94) 34-056 5 10-9
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Pippa (IRE) Charlie Hammond J
O Mr Christopher Trigg Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Oliver & Alan Loughlin Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has been brought along steadily, a patiently-ridden sixth of 7 in novice hurdle (20/1) at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 94 days ago Tongue tied and goes up in trip for his handicap debut. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA106
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
Stewards Note:
CURLEY FINGER: Following its run on 24/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
HURRICANE HIGHWAY: Following its run on 9/2/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly
BENASSI: Following its run on 31/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-2 Bowling Buddy (IRE), 5-1 Off The Jury (IRE), 6-1 Forged Well (IRE), 13-2 Shared (GB), 8-1 Benassi (IRE), 11-1 Hurricane Highway (IRE), 14-1 Grand Geste (IRE), 20-1 Outer Banks (IRE), 25-1 Hajey (GB), 33-1 Curley Finger (IRE), Sam’s Choice (IRE), 66-1 Baptism of Fire (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW BOWLING BUDDY continues on the up and with this first go over 3m likely to suit he is taken to build on an excellent recent second here and quickly resume winning ways. Off The Jury is feared most on the back of a very good Wincanton third, although Forged Well is weighted to go well if back on his A-game. Grand Geste completes the shortlist in this competitive handicap.
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. d—Disqualifed. r—Ran Out.
Winner. F—Fell. P—Pulled Up. ance
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Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90) 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): S J Smith (12 wins from 169 runners, 7%) runs EMOTIONAL ROLLER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Quinlan (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs THATSY Longest Traveller: BRING THE ACTION trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 273 miles.
1 LADRONNE (FR) (25) 6PB044 C D 11 12-0
Br B g Linda’s Lad - Worldeta (FR) William Maggs (5) J
O T C Racing Syndicate Tjade Collier, Wilsden T
B Gheorghe Codre & Roxan Popescu T C Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice here in the past and while he hasn’t fired in 4 starts at around 2 1/2m this season, the handicapper has reacted accordingly (now 13lb lower than when scoring at Doncaster last March) and this step back up in trip looks a good move. One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA97
2 SHADY B (GB) (20) 0421-31 D 7 12-0
Br Br g Saint des Saints (FR) - La Bombonera (FR) Richard Patrick J
O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Mr & Mrs Nigel Faulks Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort who resumed from 10 months off with a good third at Uttoxeter on New Year’s Eve. Did the job well when readily landing a Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) handicap next time and an 8lb rise may not stop him, given his scope for improvement. TFRHHHHH BHA97
3 EMOTIONAL ROLLER (IRE) (22) 22P513 BF 7 11-5
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Carleys Flight (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Brendan Caulfield Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following half-a-dozen runs between the flags and 0-9 over hurdles but off the mark at fourth attempt in this sphere at Catterick (25.2f, good) last month. Found things happening too quickly over 3m at Market Rasen next time, though, and trips in excess of 3 1/4m is probably what he needs. TFRHHHII BHA88
4 TIME WAS (IRE) (25) P0-5442 D 8 11-2
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Henrietta (IRE) Joe Williamson (3) J
O Mrs J. Porter Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B B. A. Kilpatrick Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who produced her best effort yet under Rules when chasing home a progressive type off a similar mark here (19.4f, soft) at the start of the month. Moving back up in trip will help and she should make her presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA85
5 BRING THE ACTION (IRE) (20) 61-P05P CD 9 10-13
Br B g Jet Away - Lady Firefly (IRE) Bryan Carver J
O RISE OF DAWN SYNDICATE Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B M. O’Gorman & J. Dobbs Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Had wind op/blinkered when resuming winning ways at Hereford last spring April but it’s been all downhill since and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere, for all that his mark is on the slide. TFRHHIII BHA82
6 THATSY (FR) (25) 6/640-66 D 11 10-11
Br Gr g Martaline - Rainallday (FR) Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs B Butterworth & Mrs Jackie Holliday Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Mr Olivier Tricot
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run mounting up and he was a long way adrift of second-placed Time Was when sixth of 10 in a 19.4f handicap here last time. TFRHIIII BHA80
7 GIBBERWELL (IRE) (23) 4-534P2 D 9 10-8
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Unique Snoopy (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O All Or Nothing Racing Club Jake Coulson, Heaton T B Parkville Stud Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has made the frame in 3 starts at up to 3 1/4m from 4 appearances this season, including when 4lb ‘wrong’ at the weights at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) earlier this month. That effort can be marked up a touch and while his strike rate (1-20 over fences) is hardly compelling, he has to enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA77
8 MONTICELLO (IRE) (160) 35PP0/-P 11 10-4
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Towards (USA) Edward Austin (5) J
O Mr N. Mechie Neil Mechie, Middleham T
B Mrs C. Regalado-Gonzalez
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced in recent years and it’s been some time since he achieved anything that would be on a par with what will be required to make a winning chase debut here.
TFRHIIII BHA73
9 HALFWAY HOUSE LAD (GB) (22) 261504 6 10-2
Br B g Recharge (IRE) - Pezula Conor O’Farrell J
O Halfway House Syndicate Maurice Barnes, Brampton T
B Mrs J. Weston Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Was a most fortuitous winner after 6 months off in 4-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) in November, nearly 50 lengths down when left alone 2 out. That’s his sole success from 17 starts overall and likely to come up short once more. TFRHHIII BHA70
Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 Shady B (GB), 4-1 Emotional Roller (IRE), 11-2 Ladronne (FR), 6-1 Time Was (IRE), 7-1 Gibberwell (IRE), 20-1 Bring The Action (IRE), 25-1 Halfway House Lad (GB), 40-1 Thatsy (FR), 300-1 Monticello (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW SHADY B made his second start over fences a winning one at Ffos Las, leaving the impression that there is more to come from him in this sphere. He looks capable of defying an 8lb rise in the weights and gets the nod ahead of Ladronne, who has slipped to a very tempting mark and will benefit from this step back up in trip. Gibberwell and Time Was can do battle for minor honours.
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for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 10 Owners Prize Money 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418 (Penalty Value £4356.80) Weights lowered 2lb
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Hammond (20 wins from 262 runners, 8%) runs ISABEL DE CLARE & MAGNOLIA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs LADY IN THE PARK Longest Traveller: LADY IN THE PARK trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.
1 HARD AS NAILS (GB) (29) 123142 7 12-0
Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker Fern O’Brien (7) J
O Mr Raymond Treacy Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B T. C. Frost BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed a bit to make a successful handicap debut after 3 months off at Stratford (18.5f, good to soft) in October Stretched by 2 1/2m on deep ground at Sandown next time and quickly back to form when second at Newcastle (17f, good to soft) since. TFRHHHIIBHA112
2 ROCKOLA VOGUE (IRE) (91) 331312 D 6 11-12
Br B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Catwalk Babe (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J
O Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T
B Tom Radley
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Worcester bumper and 2 1/2m Hexham maiden hurdle in the first half of the season. Creditable second of 8 in 2m course novice in November and likely improver now stepping back up in trip for handicap debut after 3 months off Interesting. TFRHHHHH BHA110
3 COULD BE TROUBLE (IRE) (89) 650143 D 10 11-11
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s No Trouble (IRE) William Maggs (5) J
O Always Trying Syndicate Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways at Hexham (2 1/2m) in October and also posted a good third of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (2 1/2m again) when last seen in November Claims if fully primed after 3 months off TFRHHHII BHA109
4 LADY IN THE PARK (IRE) (36) 5-4U525 CD 7 11-11
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Emily’s Flyer (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Mrs Jennifer Sword Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B John & Mary Hayes Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D novice winner last season and runner-up 3 times in handicap hurdles since, including at Haydock (3m) at the end of December Latest Ayr fifth (3m again) was no better than respectable, though. Back down in trip. TFRHHHII BHA109
5 LEXIE’S MOON (GB) (92) 514P-13 7 11-9
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Tiger Line Kevin Brogan J
O The Lexie’s Moon Syndicate Laura Horsfall, Towcester T
B Mrs S. C. Welch Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed progress with win in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (2m, heavy) on reappearance in October but not in anything like the same form when a remote third at Southwell (20.5f) the following month. Freshened up since. TFRHHHII BHA107
6 OUR BILL’S AUNT (IRE) (27) 6-23312 D 9 11-8
Br B m Blueprint (IRE) - Carrigmoorna Oak (IRE) Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7) J
O The 25 Club Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Michael Mescal Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won conditional jockeys’ handicap at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) under Toby McCain-Mitchell last month. Not in quite the same form (beaten 12 lengths into second) when turned out unpenalised at Wincanton 9 days later but still respected here despite running off 6lb higher now TFRHHHHI BHA106
7 CHOSEN HERO (IRE) (26) P3-3P6P C 7 11-7
Br Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Chosen Destiny (IRE) Miss Brodie Hampson (3) J
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner 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. Hasn’t taken to fences since but may fare better now back over the smaller obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA105
8 WEDNESDAY ADDAMS (GB) (15) 40-2603 6 11-3
Br Gr m Telescope (IRE) - Tally Em Up (IRE) Jack Quinlan J
O Jopla Racing Ben Case, Banbury T
B Dr Bryan Mayoh David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in bumpers. Yet to match that form over hurdles but latest third in a Lingfield maiden was a step back in the right direction and now switches her attention to handicaps for the first time with first-time cheekpieces added to her usual tongue tie. TFRHHHIIBHA101
O Keep The Faith Partnership Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mill House Stud Wilcocks Contractors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers/maiden hurdles. Handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance but her opening mark isn’t obviously generous. TFRHHIII BHA100
10 MAGNOLIA (FR) (41) 55-0065 6 11-2
Br B m Spider Flight (FR) - Ivresse du Berlais (FR) Conor O’Farrell J
O The Magnolia Partnership Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Ecurie Sagara Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser at best in France. Better effort in Britain when 12 lengths fifth of 11 at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) 6 weeks ago but will need to step forward again to get heavily involved here. TFRHHIII BHA100
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8, 10
Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 Rockola Vogue (IRE), 9-2 Hard As Nails (GB), 13-2
Our Bill’s Aunt (IRE), 9-1 Lady In The Park (IRE), 11-1 Could Be Trouble (IRE), 14-1 Wednesday Addams (GB), 22-1 Isabel de Clare (GB), 25-1 Lexie’s Moon (GB), Magnolia (FR), 28-1 Chosen Hero (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW ROCKOLA VOGUE is the one in this line-up who should have more offer and can make a successful start to her handicap career Our Bill’s Aunt has struck up a decent partnership with Toby McCainMitchell in recent weeks and is second choice ahead of Fergal O’Brien’s Hard As Nails.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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First Race 1.45 - THE wetherbyracing.co.uk EBF FILLIES’ JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for four yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2024, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th.Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race 8 entries at £35. - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20) SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.15 - THE RACINGTV 100% PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race 17 entries at £35. - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)
SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.45 - THE racingtv.com NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. 17 entries at £45. - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
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Fourth Race 3.18 - THE ENTERTAIN IN STYLE AT WETHERBY RACECOURSE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 23rd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifier 13 entries, 0 at £10 and 13 at £50. - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.53 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier for The Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6807 to the winning horse The second to receive £3136, the third £1567 and the fourth £785. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 19th April, 2025. 20 entries, 0 at £12 and 20 at £60. - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £5216; Second £2609; Third £1304; Fourth £653 (Penalty Value £6807.50)
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Sixth Race 4.28 - THE BET NOW AT racingtv.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race 22 entries at £30. - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.00 - THE RACING TV FOR THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier) 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Lady Buttons Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier 22 entries, 1 at £8 and 21 at £40. - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418 (Penalty Value £4356.80) Weights lowered 2lb SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
