MONDAY 24 MARCH 2025

The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2025
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2024








MONDAY 24 MARCH 2025
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2025
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2024
Welcome to Wincanton Racecourse for our RSA Raceday!
If you would like more information about syndicates, you can visit BG Racing in the Stalbridge Bar.
I’d like to take a moment to thank all the owners and trainers who have supported us this season and continue to do so As many of you know, local trainer Jeremy Scott and owner Ian Gosden achieved tremendous success at Cheltenham, with their Kingwell Hurdle winner, Golden Ace, going on to win the Unibet Champion Hurdle We’re thrilled to announce that Golden Ace will parade at Wincanton on Sunday, April 13th, Family Day.
There are just three fixtures left this season, including two feature days Our Family Raceday on Sunday, April 13th, promises to be a fantastic event for all ages, with funfair stalls, a bouncy castle, a climbing wall, crazy golf, garden games, a glitter artist, and so much more – it’s sure to be a day of fun for everyone!
We’ll wrap up the season with our Cheese and Cider Race Night on Wednesday, April 16th. With tickets priced at just £10, 7 exciting races, and live music from the Mangled Worzels, you won’t want to miss it!
There are still a few opportunities to enjoy hospitality at Wincanton. To book, please contact William Mitchell at 01963 435845 or email him at william.mitchell@thejockeyclub.co.uk.
We hope you enjoy your day with us!
Blaithin Murphy General Manager
Join us for an afternoon of racing at Wincanton Racecourse on Monday
T: 01963 435 840
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Race Conditions can be found on page 27
General Manager & Safeguarding Lead
Blaithin Murphy
Chairman
David Wiggin
Racecourse Committee
Robbie Henderson, Geoff Derham, Camilla Wakeley, Adam Sheppard, Alice Fox-Pitt, Chris Braithwaite
Racecourse &
Industry Relations Director
Nadia Powell
Racecourse Operation Manager
Gary Oakley
Clerk of the Course & Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Tom Ryall
Head Groundsman
James Martin
Racecourse Photographer
Francesca Altoft
Sales Executive
William Mitchell
Marketing Executive
Georgie McCabe
Racing & Event Coordinator
Robyn Butler
Chief Steward
Sophie Candy
Stewards’ Panel Chair
Georgina Cartwright
Stewards
Ali Galliers-Pratt
Margaret Groves
Fergus Sweeney
Starters
Sophia Upton
Ciaran McKee
Judge
Guy Lewis
Clerk Of The Scales
Robert Cuthbert
Veterinary Officer
Graham Potts
Veterinary Surgeons
Clive Hamblin (SRVS)
Alistair Lees (RVS)
Bobby McEwen (RVS)
Medical Officers
Tim Tilsey (SRMO)
Joe Peoples (RMO)
Jason Louis (RMO)
Nurse
Rikki Davies
Physio
Dickie - Torquil Tonks
Farrier
Toby Holliday
Equine Welfare
And Integrity Officers
Vince McKevitt, Darren Stone, Kelly Corke
Commentator
Stewart Machin
Betting Ring Manager
Vicki Moore
Safety Officer
Jade Foyle
1 BINOCULAR (FR) (54)
B g Enrique - Bleu Ciel Et Blanc (FR) 8 11-10
J A. P. McCoy
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr John. P. McManus
B Elie Lellouche
S Where Applicable
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
TFRHHHHH BHA166 FORM 114-321 D
TIMEFORMVIEWTookChampionHurdlein2010,and back on track after a sticky start to season when beating Rock On Ruby in Christmas Hurdle last time.
26Dec11Kmp 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 RockOnRuby(IRE) nk 26Nov11Nwc 15.5f Hdl gd-sf 2/5 Overturn(IRE) 41/2l 6May11 Pun 16f Hdl good 3/6 Hurricane Fly(IRE) 9l
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
Sheila James
forfouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020
(PenaltyValue £10562)Weights lowered 2lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls
(71 wins from 261 runners, 27%) runs LARCHMONT LASS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 47 runners, 15%) runs LARCHMONT LASS
LONGESTTRAVELLER: BETHPAGE trained by E Lavelle, Marlborough, 51 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 LARCHMONT LASS (IRE) (87) 145-130 C BF 7 11-8
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tocororo (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Michael Geoghegan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Coolmara Stables Ltd Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedfromwindsurgerytolanda21fcoursehandicaponreappearance.LetdownbyherjumpingwhenthirdatSandownamonthlaterandput togetheranothererror-strewnroundwithoutherusualhoodatKempton(24.6f,goodtosoft)whenlastseen3monthsago Leapoffaithrequired. TFRHHHHI BHA115
2 BETHPAGE (IRE) (135) 1-11320 7 11-4
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Princess Knapping (IRE) Ben Jones J
O Bonita Racing Club
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Liam O’Regan Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivemarewhocompletedthehat-trickingoodstyleatSouthwellinJune.Goodeffortsindefeatonhernextcoupleofstartsbutrantoomodestly tobetruewhentailed-offlastof12toLarchmontLassatthiscourse(21.4f,good)backinNovemberBouncebackneeded(hashadawindop). TFRHHHII BHA111
Br B m Passing Glance - Dont Tell Val
O Anthony Honeyball Racing Club
5 11-2
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Mr John Benfield geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadilyprogressiveinbumpersandisfollowingasimilarpathoverhurdles,cominggoodin19.5fBangormaidenattheendofJune.Ranwellswitched toahandicapinatonguestrapafter6monthsoffwhensecondoverC&D(soft)justover5weeksagoandeverychanceshecangoonebetter TFRHHHHH BHA109
DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2024: CHLOE’S COURT (IRE) 11 10 7 Harry Kimber 12-1 (Robert Walford) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2 Stewards Note:
LARCHMONT LASS: Following its run on 27/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran in snatches.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Briefly (GB), 2-1 Larchmont Lass (IRE), 9-2 Bethpage (IRE)
Preference is forBRIEFLY, who ran a crackeron return/handicap debut when runner-up to a subsequent winner over C&D last month and Anthony Honeyball’s 5-y-o can go one better at the expense of Larchmont Lass, who was let down by her jumping on both starts in December but should find this assignment easier Bethpage has had a wind operation since last seen and needs to get back on track.
RACE RESULTS
RACE TIME DISTANCE
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRIEFLY 2.LARCHMONT LASS (IRE) 3.BETHPAGE (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
Please would racegoers kindly note that the bringing of your own alcoholic drink into the Racecourse is strictly prohibited. For your own enjoyment of racing at Wincanton and to avoid disappointment please observe this restriction
Saturday 5 April Drink On Arrival // Two Course Lunch
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11500
Owners Prize Money 1st £4965, 2nd £2483, 3rd £1241, 4th £621. (PenaltyValue £5712.05)
FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (71 wins from 261 runners, 27%) runs GEORGE HENRY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 47 runners, 15%) runs GEORGE HENRY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SHENGAI ENKI trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 101 miles.
1 SHENGAI ENKI (FR) (20) P60513 6 12-0
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Needles (IRE) MrAlex Chadwick J
O Deva Racing Se Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Mr Esteve Rouchvarger Deva Racing Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasprovedbetterthaneverwithcheekpiecesrefitted,landing6-runnerhandicaphurdleatFontwell(21.7f,heavy)inFebruarybeforerunningwell underapenaltyfacingverydifferentgroundconditions20daysago,thirdof10atMarketRasen(20.6f) Shouldgiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHHI BHA115
2 GEORGE HENRY (GB) (75) 03-650
6 11-11
Br B g Kayf Tara - Stravinsky Dance Miss Olive Nicholls (3) J
O Mr D. G Staddon & Mr Paul Nicholls Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Upton Viva Stud Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinabumperbeforegoingwithplentyofencouragementonseasonal/hurdlingdebutwhenmid-fieldatExeter(16.3f,heavy)inDecember Yettorecapturethatforminsubsequentqualifyingrunsbutcouldproveadifferentpropositionnowsenthandicappingoveralongertrip TFRHHHHI BHA112
3 MR MACKAY (IRE) (23) 0-34255
Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Soeur Gael (IRE)
6 11-8
MrToby McCain-Mitchell (3) J
O Mr M. Stavrou Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Philip Heskin Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulsortwhohasbeeningoodformoverhurdlesandfencesthisseason,anotherrespectableeffortwhenfifthof10inhandicaphurdleatDoncaster (16.6f,good)23daysago Interestingracingoffcareer-lowmarkandalthoughyettoprovehisstaminaforthistrip,dryinggroundshouldhelp TFRHHHHH BHA109
4 RASCAL (GB) (33) 1020-60
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Fairy Theatre (IRE)
7 11-1
MrTommie M. O’Brien J
O Sharon Nelson & Vicki Robinson Tom George, Slad T
B Jeremy MacTaggart HBA Media S
TIMEFORMVIEWNotablerunners-upeffortbehindWrecklessEriclastseasonwouldgivehimeverychancebuthasn’tbeenanywherenearthatlevelinthreestartssince, belowformafter9monthsoffwhenwell-heldatLudlow(15.8f)lastmonth.Stepsbackupintripwithabittoproveatpresent. TFRHHHII BHA102
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: BEHINDTHE CURTAIN (IRE) 10 11 1 Mr Martin McIntyre 50-1 (David Pipe) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Shengai Enki (FR), Mr Mackay (IRE), 3-1 George Henry (GB), 5-1 Rascal (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
MR MACKAY has been performing with credit all season and although he’s yet to prove his stamina for this trip, it may well be within his reach on drying ground in a small field. He’s taken to land this 4-runner event from a career-low handicap mark, with the consistent and versatile Shengai Enki next best. George Henry is an interesting contender over this longer trip on handicap debut, while Rascal has claims on last season’s form, but arguably has the most to prove ofthe quartet
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MR MACKAY (IRE) 2.SHENGAI ENKI (FR) 3.GEORGE HENRY
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Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered
3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2
5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
DISCOVER THE POTENTIALATWINCANTON RACECOURSE FOR
In addition to our racedays, we offer a superb range of Conference and Events facilities, with excellent equipment. Why not use one of our rooms at Wincanton Racecourse?
• Flexible facilities that can be tailored to your event • Wi-Fi available
• Unique and picturesque setting • Superb catering, with the flexibility to meet your individual requests • A range of audio and visual equipment is available to hire • We can accommodate up to 200 people with ample free parking and Room Hire Only rates to suit your particular conferencing needs, we have the ability to work on a bespoke basis.
For more information please contact:
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Wishing you a day filled with joy and celebration!
(CLASS 4)(GBB RACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (71 wins from 261 runners, 27%) runs ZAOCHEN ENKI
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (11 wins from 36 runners, 31%) runs BARATARA
FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2018 and 2021. The stable runs ZAOCHEN ENKI today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: BARATARA trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 73 miles.
1 BARATARA (GB) (67) 0 5 11-6
Br B g Kayf Tara - Mayasa (IRE)
Jonathan Burke J
O Mr Mel Mathias Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mel Mathias Centre Great Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWellbeateninacoursebumperinJanuary,althoughthefacthewentoffat9/2suggeststhatbetter wasexpected.Hurdledebut.
2 DISGUISEDLIMIT (IRE) (14) 1-323
Br B g Mahler - Blessingindisguise (IRE)
HHIII BHA-
6 11-6
Micheal Nolan J
O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Anthony Keane Jnr Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerandplacedonall3outingsinmaidenhurdles,showingfairformthelasttwice Theobviousone tofollowhomeZaochenEnki.
3 NOW I KNOW (IRE) (45) 0-000
TFRHHHHI BHA107
5 11-6
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Ok Whats Next (IRE) Rex Dingle J
O Mrs Debbie Rees Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B Aaron Doocey Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in 2 bumpers last spring and a pairofKempton hurdlesthiswinter. More one forhandicaps afterthis.
4 SADDLERS DREAM (GB) (14) 660
Br B g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Youvebrokenmydream
TFRHIIII BHA-
5 11-6
Harry Kimber J
O Ms Susan Evans Bill Turner, Sherborne T
B Susan L. C. Evans Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWellbeatenin2bumpersandamaidenhurdle.
TFRHIIII BHA-
5 BARFORD GROOVER (GB) (60) 02/-0 6 10-13
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Briska des Bordes (FR) Sean Houlihan J
O Mr S. Rushworth Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T
B Mr & Mrs D. Futter GMR Couriers Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinabumperforMitchellHuntinspring2023butnotseenagainuntilbeateninasimilarrace atHuntingdonforTimVaughaninJanuary Nowswitchestohurdlesforanothernewstable. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 LUSSO MILAN (IRE) (88) 24-500 6 10-13
Br B m Milan - Fairy Hill (IRE) Theo Gillard J
O Private Harley Street Clinic Limited Mark Gillard, Sherborne T
B Frank Motherway TIMEFORMVIEWEncouragingstartwhenrunner-upinbumperatPlumptonlastwinterbuthasn’tbuiltonthatsince,including3mares’ novicehurdlesinNovember/December HaslefttheJonjo&A.J O’Neillstableaheadofthisfirstoutingfor3months. TFRHHIII BHA90
7 ZAOCHEN ENKI (FR) (233) 2
4 10-10
Br B g Barastraight - Lady Needles (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Kate & Andrew Brooks
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Haras Enki Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinajuvenilehurdleinFrancelastsummer.JoinedatopstableforhiscareerinBritainandthislooks anexcellentopportunityforhimtogetofftoawinningstart. TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: DENEMETHY (IRE) 6 11 6 Paddy Brennan 9-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 10 ran Hood worn first time by No 7. Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6.
ProbableS.P’s: 1-3 Zaochen Enki (FR), 5-1 Disguisedlimit (IRE), 18-1 Bara Tara (GB), 25-1 Barford Groover (GB), 66-1 Lusso Milan (IRE), 150-1 Now I Know (IRE), Saddlers Dream (GB)
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Francesca Altoft is our Official Photographer today and can be contacted after the race meeting for photos of the day’s activities at www.francescaaltoft.co.uk
You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet
If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
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Being welcoming and friendly
Treating you with respect
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Today’s raceday provides an ideal opportunity to learn more about racehorse ownership opportunities.
It’s easy to become a racehorse owner and it’s not as expensive as you would imagine.
Syndicates and Clubs which are part of the Racehorse Syndicates Association (RSA) must abide by a Code of Conduct and can be trusted to provide an excellent service to their members.
A number of RSA members can be found on the racecourse today. Do go along and talk to them and find out about how you can become a racecourse owner!
If you don’t have time today, a full list of RSA Members can be found at www.racehorsesyndicates.org
for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606. (PenaltyValue £6337.20)
FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Snowden (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs LEGENDS RYDE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (9 wins from 19 runners, 47%) runs LEGENDS RYDE LONGESTTRAVELLER: SPACE VOYAGE trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 115 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 SPACE VOYAGE (GB) (8) 56P151 8 12-9(in 7lb ex)
Br B m Kayf Tara - Maiden Voyage Beau Morgan (5) J
O Deva Racing Sv Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Whitson Bloodstock Limited Deva Racing Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winning hurdler who has improved switched to fences this year, winning 2 of her 3 starts, includingwhenawide-marginwinneratMarketRasenlastweek.Obviousclaimsunderapenalty TFRHHHHH BHA122
2 LEGENDS RYDE (GB) (25) 1/333R/-4 10 11-11
Br Ch m Midnight Legend - Ryde Back Gavin Sheehan J
O Awtp Racing Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Downfield Cottage Stud BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timechasewinnerin2021/22butshelookedveryrustyaftermorethan2yearsoffatTauntonlastmonth(hadrefusedtoraceat Cheltenhampriortoabsence) Ontheplusside,she’spotentiallywellhandicappedandheryardareinterrificform.Tonguestrapbackon. TFRHHHII BHA117
3 MOVIDDY (IRE) (38) 460322 BF 9 11-0
Br B m Urban Poet (USA) - Killiney Gold (IRE) Jonathan Burke J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates - Moviddy Noel Williams, Blewbury T
B Donal Brazil Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler but without a win over fences. However, there has been better signs of late offthis career-lowmark,beatenonlybyprogressivetypesatFakenhamlast2starts. TFRHHHHI BHA106
4 GETBAZOUTOFHERE (GB) (64) 2-1123P D 9 10-6
Br Ch m Gentlewave (IRE) - Present Your Case (IRE) David Noonan J
O Mr I M Lewis Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Yorton Farm Stud JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly opened her account at Hereford in May and has advanced her form this season, scoring again there before good-placedeffortsatLeicesterandCheltenham.However,needstoshrugoffamodestrunatFakenham9weeksago TFRHHHII BHA98
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: JUNIPER 10 12 0 Harry Cobden 5-6 (Anthony Honeyball) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Space Voyage (GB), 9-4 Moviddy (IRE), 9-2 Getbazoutofhere (GB), 15-2 Legends Ryde (GB)
SPACE VOYAGE has taken very well to fences this calendar year and she looks capable of defying a penaltygiven howmuch she had in hand at Market Rasen lastweek. It shouldn’t be long before Moviddy breaks her duck over fences, but she may find a progressive rival too strong for the third consecutive outing.
Thoroughbreds are natural born athletes perfectly adapted to run and jump at speed. It’sintheir DNA. horsepwr.co.uk #horsepwr
THE CHEESE &CIDER NIGHT16THAPRIL HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606. (PenaltyValue £6337.20)Weights lowered 5lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (71 wins from 261 runners, 27%) runs ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 47 runners, 15%) runs ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT
LONGESTTRAVELLER: PEPE LE MOKO trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 73 miles.
1 JARAMILLO (GB) (111) 240123 D 7 11-9
Br B g Oasis Dream - Guajara (GER)
James Bowen J
O Owners Group 098 Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatSedgefieldinSeptemberandmatchedhishurdlesformonhischasingdebutwhenthirdof10 in2m4fSouthwellhandicapinDecember Offsincebuthemustentercalculationseased1lb
2 PEPE LE MOKO (FR) (31) 6P6646 D 7 11-8
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Jolie Menthe (FR) David Noonan J
O Mr Len Jakeman & Mrs Jane Williams Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWYettoscorethistermandhecouldonlyfinishsixthof8inhandicapchaseatWarwick(20f,soft)31daysago Provingexpensivetofollowdespiteafallingmark.
3 SOMESPRING SPECIAL (IRE) (239) P11-540 D 7 11-5
Br B m Westerner - Natural Spring Micheal Nolan J
O Yeo Racing Partnership Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B The Natural Spring Partnership TIMEFORMVIEWScoredlastAprilatPlumptonandCheltenhamforAnthonyHoneyballbutshecouldonlyfinish10thonhissolestartforChrisGordon in2m4fLingfieldhandicapinJuly Startsoutforayardamongthewinnershereoffalenientmarksonotwithoutinterest. TFRHHHHH BHA113
(45) 2010-66 C 9 11-2
Br B g Milan - Back To Loughadera (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B J. J Harty Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyusefulwinnerat15foverhurdlesbuthe’sofferedlittleinapairofrunsoverfencesthiswinter,sixthof7 inhandicapchaseatKempton(24f,soft)45daysago Hasittoprovenow.
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
TFRHHIII BHA110
2024: ABINGWORTH 6 11 1 David Noonan 13-2 (Gary Moore) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Jaramillo (GB), 5-2 Pepe Le Moko (FR), 3-1 Somespring Special (IRE), 9-1 Onethreefivenotout (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Not the easiest race to assess and it could be worth siding with the returning SOMESPRING SPECIALto capitalise on a handy mark now starting out with the in-form Philip Hobbs and Johnson White team. Jaramillo rates the pick of the remaining trio if, as expected, he builds on an encouraging chasing debut third at Southwell.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SOMESPRING SPECIAL (IRE) 2.JARAMILLO 3.PEPE LE MOKO (FR)
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for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25): R Walford (12 wins from 82 runners, 15%) runs GORCOMBE MOONSHINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): Mrs J Williams (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs CRESTOF HONOUR
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CRESTOF HONOUR trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 73 miles.
1 ALBERT PARK (IRE) (14) 53-6360
5 11-12
Br B g Camelot - Wannabe Special Bryan Carver J
O Meadvale Syndicate Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Clarecastle Stud Ltd Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulex-IrishFlatmaidenfinishedacreditablethirdin16.5fMarketRasenhandicaphurdlelastJunebeforefindingstifftrackprobablyagainsthim atHexhamlaterthatmonth.Likelyneededtherunonreappearance2weeksagoandentitledtobeinthemixifhecanstepforward. TFRHHHII BHA94
(14) 530P3
4 11-0
Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Western Sky Callum Pritchard (5) J
O Mr Willem Van Der Horst Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Colin Kennedy Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatmaidenfinishedthirdinaLeicestermaidenhurdle(15.5f)inDecemberbutdisappointedonnextcoupleofstarts Backontrackwhendecentthird inahandicapatTaunton(19f)2weeksago,albeitoffthebridlealongwayout.Additionofvisorshouldhelpandisonefortheshortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA94
4 11-0
Br B g Gregorian (IRE) - Limousine Ben Ffrench Davis (5) J
O Mr E. A. Brook Bill Turner, Sherborne T
B Rathasker Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedglimpsesofabilityinhisqualifyingruns,latesteffortarespectablefourthof9injuvenilehurdleatTaunton(16.5f,good),butit remainstobeseenwhetherthatprovesstrongform.Needstofindimprovementnowsteppedupintriponhandicapdebut. TFRHHIII BHA94
(67) 44-0000
6 10-11
Br B g Silvano (GER) - Noor (SAF) Micheal Nolan J
O Mr S. Reeves
B Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein
Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
TIMEFORMVIEWHasgonebackwardssincefinishingfourthof12(Taunton,16.5f)onhandicapdebutlastApril,faringnobetterwhenawell-held eighthof15atthiscourseinJanuary Stepsbackupintripafter67-dayabsenceandhasabittoproveatpresent. TFRHHHII BHA79
5
(FR) (206) 0P0-0PP 6 10-9
Br Br m Cokoriko (FR) - Valia du Reponet (FR)
Mr Frederick Tett J
O The Lsrfc Salvps Partnership Oliver Signy, Lambourn T
B E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & S. Berger Oliver Signy Racing LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWLittleimpactinavarietyofevents,latestwhenpulled-uponchasedebut6monthsago.Makeslimitedappeal returningtohurdlessportingafirst-timehood. TFRHHIII BHA77
6 GORCOMBE MOONSHINE
Br B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seemma
O Mr Phill Meaden
8 10-8
Harry Kimber J
Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports S TIMEFORMVIEWSolevictorycameoverfencesbackinDecember2023buthasperformedwithcreditoverhurdlesthisseason,finishingthirdof7atPlumpton(2m)inJanuary, butfollowedthatupwithararemodesteffortatthisvenue18daysago Nosurprisetoseehimbouncebacknowsteppedupindistance TFRHHHHH BHA76
7 BRECCIA (GB) (54) 30P-4 7 10-8
Br B m Intello (GER) - Rock Choir Ciaran Gethings J
O Mr R. Stephens Robert Stephens, Caldicot T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairwinnerat17fonFlatandremainslightlyracedinthissphere,fourthof8onhandicaphurdledebutatNewtonAbbotbackinAugust. InconsistentontheFlatsincebutnotdisgracedonmostrecentoutinginJanuary Notdismissedononlyherfifthhurdlesstart. TFRHHHHI BHA76
8 BRADMAN (GB) (34) 660 4 10-7
Br B g Australia - Wazin James Best J
O Monday Boys Partnership Kevin Bishop, Bridgwater T
B Gow Equine Ltd A Plus Accountancy & Business Solutions Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerof11/2mAWhandicapsontheFlatforCharlieFelloweslastwinterbutnoshort-termpromisetogleanfrom3hurdleruns fornewstableinrecentmonths.Needstoimprovesignificantlyforstepupintripandswitchtohandicaps. TFRHHIII BHA87
5 10-5
Br Br m Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Lupa Montana (USA) Sean Houlihan J
O Clear Racing & Partner
B Ashbrittle Stud
Susan Gardner, Longdown T
Woodhayes Stud, Clear Financial Advice Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestformatbestinbumpersandoverhurdles,lookingahardride(hungbadlyright)whenfifthof10in19.5fBangorhandicapinFebruaryand wasunabletomakeanimpactwhenwell-beatenatExeter(18.5f)17daysago Racesfrom3lboutofhandicapandisdifficulttofancy TFRHHIII BHA70
Br B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Lady Butterfly (FR)
O Mr M. R. Chapman
B Mr Hugues Rousseau
4 10-5
David Noonan J
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
Crest Racing, Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWLimitedsignsofabilitytodate,lackingfluencyinhisjumping.Cheekpiecesfittedforhandicapdebutbut looksupagainstitfrom4lboutofthehandicap TFRHHIII BHA81
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: PLAISIR DES FLOS (FR) 5 11 12 Paddy Brennan 5-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 11 ran Hood worn first time by No 5. Visor worn first time by No 2.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 7, 9.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6, 7.
Stewards Note:
J’VENTILE: Following its run on 30/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 MachTen (IRE), 5-1 Gorcombe Moonshine (GB), 6-1Albert Park (IRE), Breccia (GB), 9-1 Flash InThe Pan (IRE), 11-1 Basman Palace (SAF), 16-1 Crest of Honour (FR), 18-1 Bradman (GB), 33-1 Prairie Queen (GB), 40-1 J’Ventile (FR)
In a modest event, GORCOMBE MOONSHINE maywell be suited by stepping up in trip and he can bounce back from a rare disappointing effort to record his first hurdles success. Breccia is lightly-raced in this sphere and wouldn’t need to improve much to take a hand in the finish, while Mach Ten could well have more to offer now fitted with a first-time visor
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £253,319 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.
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First Race 2.30 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHEILA JAMES MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (For the Jim Morgan & Ronnie Stevens Memorial Trophy) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, and the third £2430 for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £96 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £19 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £77 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 22nd. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb THE JIM MORGAN & RONNIE STEVENS MEMORIAL TROPHY will be presented to the winning owner to be held until next March. In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Two Miles about Four Furlongs (2m 4f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 17th April, 2025. 14 entries, 2 at £19 and 12 at £96. - Closed March 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020. (PenaltyValue £10562) Weights lowered 2lb. SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 3.00 - THE GOLF MEMBERSHIP ON SALE NOW AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5712 to the winning horse The second to receive £2857, the third £1427 and the fourth £715. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions) £54 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 22nd. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race 16 entries at £54.Closed March 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4965; Second £2483; Third £1241; Fourth £621. (PenaltyValue £5712.05)
SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.30 - THE ANDY MCDONALD’S 70TH BIRTHDAY ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, March 18th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Friends & Family of Andy McDonald have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out 15 entries at £35. - Closed March 18th, 2025. OwnersPrize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 4.00 - THE WINCANTON SUPPORTS THE RACEHORSE SYNDICATE ASSOCIATION MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) (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 and the fourth £729 for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £56 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £11 stake ifthe horse is rated 93 or lowerwith £45 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 22nd. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enterTHE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 17th April 2025. 6 entries at £56. - Closed March 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606. (PenaltyValue £6337.20) SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.30 - THE CHEESE & CIDER NIGHT 16TH APRIL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (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 and the fourth £729 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £56 stake ifthe horse is rated 94 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £45 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 22nd. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb 10 entries at £56. - Closed March 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606. (PenaltyValue £6337.20) Weights lowered 5lb SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.00 - THE WINCANTON FIREWORKS ON SALE NOW NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242 for novice fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, March 18th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 22nd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb 25 entries at £36 - Closed March 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
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