WEDNESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2025
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WELCOME TO
Welcome to Wincanton Racecourse!
Thank you for joining us for an exciting day of racing featuring our seven-race card We hope you have a fantastic time enjoying the action on the track.
A special Happy Birthday to our race sponsors, Tom Hughes and Sheila James—we are delighted you have chosen to celebrate with us today! We are also thrilled to once again host the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series for a second year. This prestigious series features twelve qualifying races across Ireland and the UK, culminating in the €100,000 final on the opening day of the 2025 Punchestown Festival, Tuesday, 29th April.
A huge thank you to Pointing Pointers, who are sponsoring today’s Hunter Chase. This fantastic crowd-funded initiative proudly showcases British point-to-pointing on jump tracks, supporting grassroots racing and future stars of the sport.
New for 2025! Experience the thrill of The Grand National at Wincanton on Saturday, 5th April! Watch the action unfold on the big screens while soaking up the vibrant race-day atmosphere Enjoy a delicious meal, refreshing drinks, and great company for just £45. Book online or call the office to secure your spot!
Enjoy the races, and best of luck to all connections!
Blaithin Murphy General Manager
DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETINGTHURSDAY 6TH MARCH
GBIM SPRING RACEDAY
Join us for another excellent afternoon of racing on Thursday 6 March 2025 at Wincanton racecourse with six superb races on the cards.
CONTACT INFO
T: 01963 435 840
E: wincanton@thejockeyclub.co.uk
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
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
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and 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)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
SHEILA JAMES TOM HUGHES
ALBERT BARTLETT
albertbartlett.co.uk
TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS
PPORA pointingpointers.co.uk
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found on page 31
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
Fergus Sweeney
Stewards’ Panel Chair
Simon Eliot
Stewards
Margaret Groves
Tomas O’Brien
Louise Neale
Starters
Ciaran McKee
Sophia Upton
Judge
Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Robert Cuthbert
Veterinary Officer
Jane Harry
Veterinary Surgeons
Clive Hamblin (SRVS)
Alistair Lees (RVS)
Bobby McEwen (RVS)
Medical Officers
Anne Lashford (SRMO)
Peter Phillips (RMO)
Joe Peoples (RMO)
Nurses
Jodie Jeffery
SWAST (x3)
Physio
Dickie - Torquil Tonks
Farrier
Toby Holliday
Equine Welfare
And Integrity Officers
Steve Fox
Vince McKevitt
Darren Stone
Commentator
Alan Howes
Betting Ring Manager
Vicki Moore
Safety Officer
Jade Foyle
Happy 80th Birthday
Sheila James
MAIDEN
HURDLE
RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden fouryrs 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 Hobbs & J White (22 wins from 148 runners, 15%) runs BOBBY’S NELSON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (11 wins from 22 runners, 50%) runs BANK ON FRANK LONGESTTRAVELLER: ELVIS DU BERLAIS trained by R J Price, Hereford, 87 miles.
FAMILYAND FRIENDS OF SHEILAJAMES
1 BANK ON FRANK (GB) (15) 2/-503 7 11-7
Br B g Passing Glance - Celestial Dancer (FR) Ben Jones J
O The Ben Pauling Racing Club Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B M. J. Golding Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponlystartinpoints.Beaten23lengthsormorein3novicehurdlesthiswinterbutcaughtthe eyeabitlasttimeandthere’slikelyabiggerperformanceinhimbeforelong.
2 BOBBY’S NELSON (IRE) (393) 22- 6 11-7
BHA-
Br B g Mount Nelson - Bobby’s Taken (IRE) Micheal Nolan J
O Gwent Holdings Limited Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Ms Siobhan Mackinnon TIMEFORMVIEW£60,000IrishpointrecruitwhomadeapromisingstarttohisRulescareerwhensecondinaheavy-groundChepstow bumperinJanuary2024 Notseensincebutstartsoutoverhurdlesinwhatcouldbeaweakraceandlikelytheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 ELVIS DU BERLAIS (GB) (17) F 6 11-7
Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - River Beauty
James Davies J
O Mrs V. J. Morse Richard Price, Hereford T
B Vici and Richard Morse
TIMEFORMVIEW125/1whenfallingatthesecondinaChepstownovicehurdleonhisrecentdebut.
4 GORCOMBE AND WISE (GB) (15) 00 5 11-7
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Seemma
O Mr Phill Meaden
TFRHIIII BHA-
Harry Kimber J
Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports S TIMEFORMVIEWOutthebackin2similarracesthisyearandanoutsideragain.
5
SACCARY (GER) (32)
05
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Survey (GER)
TFRHIIII BHA-
6 11-7
David Noonan J
O Mrs Lynne Webb & Partners David Pipe, Wellington T
B Gestut Hof Lttlingen W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1 3/4m) in France. Below that level in both hurdles last month but hinted atpromiseatUttoxeteronthesecondoccasionandoneofthemorelikelytypesinthisfield. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 MELLERAY HILL (IRE) (11) 51/-00
7 11-0
Br B m Kingston Hill - Evening Sunset (GER) Miss Anna Johnston (7) J
O Syd Hosie & David Keith Tye Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Mr Peter Murphy Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsecondof2pointstartsin2023butmadenoimpactin2hurdlesinrecentweeks.
7 KILLARNEY
LAKE (GB) (296)
Br Ch g Le Brivido (FR) - Flemish School
O P C F Racing Ltd
B Plantation Stud
TFRHHIII BHA-
4 10-9
Philip Armson (3) J
Simon Hodgson, Hook T
TIMEFORMVIEW125/1,wellheldinaFlatnoviceatWindsorinMay.Canonlywatchnowhurdling9monthson. TFRHHIII BHA-
8 L’INOUBLIABLE (FR) (14) P0
4 10-2
Br B f Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Sainte Dame (FR) Sean Houlihan J
O The Unforgettables Kevin Bishop, Bridgwater T
B Mr Jeremy Duteuil
TIMEFORMVIEWNopromisein2startsthismonth.
TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: TEDLEY 5 11 7 Jordan Nailor 5-4 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Bobby’s Nelson (IRE), 7-2 Bank On Frank (GB), 9-1 Saccary (GER), 14-1 Melleray Hill (IRE), 50-1 Elvis du Berlais (GB), L’Inoubliable (FR), 66-1 Killarney Lake (GB), 150-1 Gorcombe And Wise (GB) PLAY SMARTER
Although he hasn’t been seen for 13 months point/bumper runner-up BOBBY’S NELSON still rather stands out in this line-up Bank On Frank and Saccary leave the impression they are capable of better and may give the selection most to think about.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOBBY’S NELSON (IRE) 2.BANK ON FRANK 3.SACCARY (GER)
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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for
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 Industry-renowned
Happy Birthday Dad!
We hope you have a great day at the races and look forward to a raceday in the future when we can all be together. Lots of love, Richard, Jennifer and Michael xxx
THE HAPPY BIRTHDAYTOM HUGHES
RACE (CLASS 5)
forfouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Tizzard (20 wins from 156 runners, 13%) runs SWEET CARYLINE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs SWEET CARYLINE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: FEET ON THE GROUND trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 73 miles.
FAMILYAND FRIENDS OFTOM HUGHES
1 SWEET CARYLINE (GB) (19) 0-20142 7 12-0
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Mollasses
Brendan Powell J
O Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B The Glanvilles Stud Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning handicap debut at Fontwell (19f, good) in November Creditable fourth of 11 here (2 1/2m) in DecemberandranwellagainwhensecondtoanimproveratKempton(2m,soft)19daysago Considered. TFR
2 FEET ON THE GROUND (IRE) (18) P-42033 7 11-13
Br B m Westerner - Eyes On The Stars (IRE)
Jonathan Burke J
O The FOB Racing Partnership 4 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Brucetown Farms Ltd BresBet S TIMEFORMVIEWAll 3 qualifying runs over 2m at Uttoxeter, shaping well when third the last twice. Appeals as a likely improverinhandicapsandhighonthelist. TFRHHHHH BHA99
3 COCO BRAVE (IRE) (36) 03F5-35 6 11-8
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Coming Home (FR)
Chad Bament (10) J
O Kelly, Langford & The Hecks Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Pat Kinsella geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWShapedasifneedingtherunwhenthirdin20.5fSouthwellhandicaponreappearancebutfinishingweaklyoverthesame tripatLeicesterwithatonguetieadded(retained)8weekslater.Nowbackataround2m.Stillearlydays TFRHHHII BHA94
4
INION
TIOGAIR
(IRE) (26) PP6-000
8 10-12
Br Br m Westerner - Tiger Bay Lady (IRE) Conor Ring J
O Foxhills Racing Limited
Grace Harris, Shirenewton T
B Aidan Aherne Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerbuthasyettoreachthatleveloverhurdles,includingwellbeateninall5handicapstarts. Hasplentytoprove
TFRHHIII BHA84
5 JANESPRICELESS (GB) (22) PU/-PP6 9 10-4
Br Gr m Jelani (IRE) - Jane’s Budget
Ben Godfrey J
O Miss Jane Nicholls Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Miss J. Nicholls
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to complete both starts in points and no promise in 3 hurdles with a tongue tie fitted. Handicapdebut. TFRHIIII BHA76
6 PRAIRIE
QUEEN
(GB) (19) 0P0-0P5 5 10-2
Br Br m Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Lupa Montana (USA)
O Clear Racing & Partner
Sean Houlihan J
Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B Ashbrittle Stud Woodhayes Stud, Clear Financial Advice Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPoorformatbestinbumpersandoverhurdles,lookingahardride(hungbadlyright)whenfifthof10in19.5f Bangorhandicap19daysago Areturntoaright-handedtrackmayhelpbutit’sstillhardtobepositive. TFRHHIII BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: PASSING KATE 7 11 3 Stan Sheppard 7-4 (Matt Sheppard) 7 ran
Blinkers worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 5, 6.
Stewards Note:
PRAIRIE QUEEN: Following its run on 7/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Sweet Caryline (GB), Feet On The Ground (IRE), 17-2 Coco Brave (IRE), 20-1 Janespriceless (GB), 22-1 Inion Tiogair (IRE), 28-1 Prairie Queen (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
FEET ON THE GROUND has been shaping up well in her qualifying runs and can make a successful handicap debut for the Fergal O’Brien stable. Sweet Caryline has made a positive start to her handicap career and is an obvious threat.
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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10250
Owners Prize Money 1st £4140, 2nd £2069, 3rd £1035, 4th £518. (PenaltyValue £5413.02)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Tizzard
(20 wins from 156 runners, 13%) runs NO HUBS NO HOOBS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs NO HUBS NO HOOBS
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ENJOYYOUR LIFE trained by V Williams, Hereford, 87 miles.
1 NO HUBS NO HOOBS (IRE) (61) 5111-4P CD 9 12-2
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Brandywell (IRE)
Freddie Gingell (3) J
O Rachel James Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr H. McDaid Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastseasonwithahat-trickofstayinghandicapchasewins(twiceoverC&D)inthemud.Markroseconsiderablyasaresult andfailedtocomeonforhisreappearancewhenpulledupintheWelshNationalinDecemberThisratesmoresuitableatleast. TFRHHHII BHA122
2 SALADINS
SON (IRE)
(11) 202-1P1 CD 7 12-0
Br B g Tobougg (IRE) - Denny de Lap (IRE) Ben Godfrey J
O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Thomas Westropp Bennett geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulinamaidenhurdle(25f,soft)onreturn/stabledebutinNovemberandquicklydispelledhischasedebutnon-completionwhenrunning outagoodwinnerofaC&Dhandicap11daysago,makingmostandjustkeptuptohisworklateon.Appealsasayoungstayertokeeponside. TFRHHHHH BHA120
3 ENJOYYOUR LIFE
(FR) (11) 13P-2P3 8 11-9
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Madoudal (FR) Ned Fox (3) J
O Mrs J. Young Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Mr Hugues Rousseau Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonapairofhandicapchasesaround3mlastwinterandreappearedfrom8monthsoffwithanencouragingsecondatChepstow(19.5f)inNovember. RanpoorlywhenpulledupatExeternexttimethough,andhewaswellhelddespitefinishingthirdbehindSaladinsSonoverC&D11daysago TFRHHHII BHA115
4 CAERULEUM
(GB) (19) 2-32116 C BF
7 11-0
Br Br g Millenary - Queen of The Blues (IRE) Harry Kimber J
O Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema Robert Walford, Blandford T
B T. C. Dawson Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedwhenopeninghisaccountoverfurtherhereinDecemberandmadelightofan8lbrisewhenreadilyfollowingupatTaunton(26.2f) laterthatmonth.LatestweightriseseemedenoughtoanchorhimwhensixthatBangor(29.6f)19daysagobutnotruledoutbackdownintrip TFRHHHHI BHA106
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2024: PACHACUTI (IRE) 7 11 5 Jack Tudor 7-2 (David Pipe) 6 ran Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Saladins Son (IRE), 3-1 No Hubs No Hoobs (IRE), 4-1 Caeruleum (GB), 11-2 Enjoy Your Life (FR)
SALADINS SON looked a young stayer to keep on side when opening his chase account in good style over C&D 11 days ago and, in the hope this doesn’t come too soon, he’s expected to make a bold bid to follow up from a 5lb higher mark. Caeruleum is narrowly preferred to No Hubs No Hoobs for the forecast.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SALADINS SON (IRE) 2.CAERULEUM 3.NO HUBS NO HOOBS (IRE)
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THOROUGH BRED
(CLASS 4) (QUALIFIER)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227 (PenaltyValue £4752.90)Weights lowered 2lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Mrs E Lavelle (11 wins from 77 runners, 14%) runs GENTLEMAN JACQUES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs THE BLUEBERRY ONE LONGESTTRAVELLER: MOHAWK CHIEF trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 167 miles.
1 D’JO DELA BARRIERE (FR) (7) 014504 6 11-12
Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Morning Rose (GER) Ellis Collier (5) J
O BAYTREE Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mrs Joselita Planchenault
TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkinnovicehurdleatHereford(16.2f)inNovember Failedtotaketochasingbutsteppeduponrecentrunreturnedtothis spherewhenfourthin8-runnerhandicaphurdleatLudlow(21.2f)7daysago Notdismissedwitharepeat.YardalsosaddleKlicBoum. TFRHHHII BHA110
2
MOHAWK
CHIEF
(USA) (38) 023 5 11-12
Br B g Quality Road (USA) - Wedding Vow (IRE)
Shane Fenelon (5) J
O Mr P. Bowen Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair7fwinneronFlatforAidanO’Brienandsimilarformon2ofhis3startsinmaidenhurdlesforpresentstable,albeitmakinghardworkofthings whenthirdonqualifyingrunatFakenham(20f)38daysago Furtherincreaseintripcanhelpnowhandicappingwithcheekpiecesreachedfor. TFRHHHII BHA110
3 GENTLEMAN JACQUES (IRE) (27)
0-P4421 C 6 11-11
Br B g Mount Nelson - Parkview Rose (IRE) Cameron Johnstone-Baker (10) J
O Mr Malcolm Olden Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Mr Daniel Keating Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadealow-keystartforcurrentconnectionsbutbackinabetterheartequippedwithavisor/tonguetie,buildingonhis Exetersecondwhenafacilewinnerof15-runnerhandicaphere(19.8f,heavy)4weeksago Inthemixagainbackupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA109
4
CAST’S TASHA (IRE) (26) 1P6-124 8 11-11
Br B m Westerner - Samsha (IRE) Ben Jones J
O Sue & Clive Cole & Ann & Tony Gale Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B Ms Joyce Marsh Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWSmoothtravellerwhoreturnedbetterthaneverwhenscoringatFfosLas(21.9f,heavy)inNovember.Shapedbetterthandistancebeaten suggestswhenfourthof8inhandicaphurdleatLingfield(19.5f)26daysagoandanotherentitledtorespect.Cheekpieceson1sttime. TFRHHHII BHA109
5 IRIS DES ISSARDS
(FR) (41) P52-340 7 11-8
Br Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Opaline du Bouchat (FR)
Ben Godfrey J
O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T
B Elevage Laitre SCEA
The Firehouse Somerset S TIMEFORMVIEWEx-pointerwhoisyettotastesuccessunderRulesbutagainmadetheframewhenfourthatExeter(21.6f)inDecember.Introuble somewayoutwhenwell-beatententhinhandicapatthiscourse(19.8f)6weeksagoandheneedstobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA106
6 THE BLUEBERRY ONE (GB) (46)
060-2
6 11-7
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - The Strawberry One Alice Stevens (3) J
O Kykie Allsopp Cousins Harry Derham, Newbury T
B The Kykie Allsopp Partnership OLBG S TIMEFORMVIEWPromiseonsecondof3startsinnovicecompanyandmuchimprovedafter10monthsoffwhensecondof11onhandicapdebutatFfosLas (20f,heavy)46daysago,wellsuitedbytheincreaseintrip Ingoodhandsandhe’sonetoconsidernowstaminaistestedfurther. TFRHHHHI BHA105
7 KLIC
BOUM
(FR) (14) 000053 5 11-3
Br Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ula de Mai (FR) Isabel Williams (3) J
O BAYTREE Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Jerome Delaunay & Jean-Yves Touzaint
TIMEFORMVIEWCaughttheeyeinmaiden/novicehurdlesandsimilarstoryinhandicaps,notedfinishingwithrunningleftwhenthirdin10-runner contestatHereford(19.7f)2weeksago Furtherincreaseintriplooksfirmlyinhisfavourhereandhe’sonetobeinterestedin. TFRHHHHH BHA101
8 SHAN’T WAIT (IRE) (42) 604
5 11-3
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Aloha Iwanaga (GER) David Bass J
O Miss S. Pilkington Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B S. Lanigan-O’Keeffe Merriebelle Stable LLC S
TIMEFORMVIEWHashintedatpromiseall3startsataround2moverhurdles,fourthof13innovicehurdle(150/1)atNewbury(16.3f,goodtosoft) 42daysago Ratesthetypetobenefitfromthisstepupintripnowhandicappingandyardamongstthewinners. TFRHHHII BHA101
9 ALMUHIT (IRE) (9) 060501
6 11-2(in 7lb ex)
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ezima (IRE) Richie McLernon J
O Mr Justin Carthy Gary Brown, Swindon T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHadwindsurgerypriortosheddingmaidentagoverhurdlesin11-runnernovices’handicapatSouthwell (20.4f)9daysago,keepingonwell.Looksaliveplayerwitharepeatunderapenalty. TFRHHHHI BHA93(+8)
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) 5 11 8 Stan Sheppard 6-4 (Tom Lacey) 7 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Gentleman Jacques (IRE), 4-1 Almuhit (IRE), 13-2 The Blueberry One (GB), 15-2 Klic Boum (FR), 10-1 Mohawk Chief (USA), 12-1 Cast’s Tasha (IRE), 14-1 D’Jo Dela Barriere (FR), 18-1 Shan’t Wait (IRE), 20-1 Iris des Issards (FR)
KLIC BOUM not for the first time caught the eye when third at Hereford (19.7f) 2 weeks ago and he could be worth siding with given he remains the type to do better still upped in trip This is competitive though, with last-time-out winners Almuhit and Gentleman Jacques heading the dangers. The Blueberry One isn’t dismissed lightly either TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KLIC BOUM (FR) 2.ALMUHIT (IRE) 3.GENTLEMAN JACQUES (IRE)
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SUNDAY 13TH APRIL HANDICAP
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189 (PenaltyValue £3960.75)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Scott (22 wins from 116 runners, 19%) runs JOE COTTON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Scott (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs JOE COTTON
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CEEJAYBE trained by Miss J Davis, East Garston, 70 miles.
1 JOE COTTON (IRE) (26) 3-42222 D 7 12-0
Br B g Mount Nelson - Miss Compliance (IRE)
O Mr P. Moore
Chad Bament (7) J
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B James Murtagh Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWPostedagoodsecondof11inhandicapchase(7/1)atLingfield(20f,soft)26daysago Needstobackitup
2 RANGATIRAJACK (GB) (56) 32-0P54 7 11-6
Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Woodland Walk Sean Houlihan J
O Mrs D Robinson Mrs&Mrs Livesey-van Dorst Linda Blackford, Tiverton T
B Miss E. J. Lucas
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdler/chaserwhorecordedhisbesteffortinthisspherewhenfourthof5inhandicapchase (7/1)atExeter(19.2f,heavy)56daysago Needstobuildonit.
3 SMART CASUAL (GB) (30) B2-3323 BF 7 10-12
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rouquine Sauvage
HHHII BHA91
Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Mrs Rachael Honeyball geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodformwithoutwinninguntilawell-heldthirdof6inhandicapchaseatPlumpton(17f,soft)30daysago. Cheekpiecesgoonforfirsttimeandhe’sthesorttobouncebackoffahandy-lookingmark. TFRHHHHH BHA83
4 CEEJAYBE (GB) (87) 265-0P4 5 10-6
Br Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Marmande (IRE)
James Davies J
O Mr Chris Butler Jo Davis, East Garston T
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Equissistant Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWNotdisgracedafter6monthsoffwhenfourthof9inhandicapchaseatLeicester(20.1f,soft,28/1)ondebutover fences87daysago Hassincehadawindopsoneedsconsideringinhisbidforamaidenvictory TFRHHHHI BHA81
5 I LOVE YOU
SIVOLA
(FR) (44) P4P55P 7 10-4
Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Suave de Sivola (FR)
O Mr K. A. Nelmes
B Gilles Trapenard & Claude Gerard Chamber
Brendan Powell J
Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T
TIMEFORMVIEWIt’snow20runssincehislastwinin2022andhewaspulledupinhandicapchaseatExeter(17.5f,heavy) 44daysago Hardtomakeacasefor.
TFRHHIII BHA75
6 BELLAMY’S GREY (GB) (17) 444-P6P 13 10-2
Br Gr g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Lambrini Queen
O Riverdance Consortium 2
Harriet Tucker (7) J
Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
B Halewood International Ltd Sparks Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWWaspulledupinhandicaphurdleatChepstow(23.6f,heavy)17daysago.Switchesbacktofenceswith worktodo
TFRHHIII BHA67
7 FOX WALLACE (IRE) (22) 0-PPP6P 7 10-2
Br B m Mahler - Bob Robin (IRE)
O Mr John Christopher Drake
Ben Godfrey J
Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Terence Leonard TIMEFORMVIEWLittlesignofabilitytodateandshe’sveryhardtowarmtofrom9lboutofthehandicap. TFRHHIII BHA64
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: MOYTIER (FR) 7 12 0 Harry Cobden 9-4 (Syd Hosie) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4. Stewards Note:
FOX WALLACE: Following its run on 4/2/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad jumping error
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Joe Cotton (IRE), 3-1 Smart Casual (GB), 9-2 Rangatira Jack (GB), 15-2 I Love You Sivola (FR), 10-1 Ceejaybe (GB), 50-1 Bellamy’s Grey (GB), Fox Wallace (IRE)
SMART CASUAL saw his run of good form come to an end when third at Plumpton last time but he’s worth another chance to confirm himself well handicapped with cheekpieces now added. Ceejaybe could emerge as the chief threat on the back of breathing surgery ahead of Rangatira Jack and Joe Cotton.
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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500
Owners Prize Money 1st £2806, 2nd £1403, 3rd £701, 4th £351, 5th £176. (PenaltyValue £3228.55) BoldFormFiguresIndicatePoint-to-PointForm
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25): Dr R Newland & J Insole (3 wins from 26 runners, 12%) runsYCCS PORTOCERVO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & J Insole (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runsYCCS PORTOCERVO LONGESTTRAVELLER: YCCS PORTOCERVO trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 101 miles.
1 FIX ATALL (FR) (163) 42-100P D 9 12-6
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Lady Fix (FR)
MrJ. J. Murphy-Knight (7) J
O Mrs L. Maclennan Callum Bickers-Price, Hereford T
H Herefordshire and Clifton
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedahunterchaseatHerefordlastMaybutbelowparsinceforNeilMulhollandandpulledupback hurdlingatWorcesterinSeptember Needstohitthegroundrunningforhisnewhandler
2 ONE TRUE KING (IRE) (24) 16-0235 D 10 12-6
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Final Leave (IRE)
BHA123
Mr Martin McIntyre (3) J
O Mrs Sarah Shields Miss B. Coward, Mere T
H South & West Wilts
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdler/chaserforNigelTwiston-Davies.Arriveslargelyindecentnickfromthepointingfield soonetoconsider TFRHHHII BHA119
3 WINDANCE (IRE) (8) U43-3PF C 10 12-6
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Maca Rince (IRE)
Mr Charlie Sprake (7) J
O The Golden Roosters Martin Sweetland, Honiton T
H Axe Vale Harriers
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner for Anthony Honeyball but pulled up in a point before falling 6th in hunter chase atTaunton(23f,goodtosoft)8daysago Needstogetbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA112
4 YCCS PORTOCERVO (FR) (221) 3P1-110 D 10 12-6
Br Gr g Martaline - Griva (FR)
O Mrs M.C. Litton
MrJohn Dawson J
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
H Worcestershire Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserwhoscoredatNewtonAbbotandMarketRaseninthesummer.OffsincecominginfourteenthinSummer PlateatMarketRasen7monthsagobuthaswonoffabreakandabigplayerinthesecalmerwaters TFRHHHHH BHA133
5 FUNKY SENSATION (GB) (10) 443PPP D 11 11-12
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Sambara (IRE)
MrJake Bament (7) J
O Mrs Helen Bament Mrs Helen Bament, Fremington T
H Torrington Farmers
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler/chaser. 33/1, creditable fourth of 8 in hunter chase at Cheltenham (16.3f, heavy) 9months.Sincebeenpointingandpulleduponhislastthreeruns.Hasittoprove TFRHHIII BHA95
6 GO SACRE GO (FR) (27) 5U/3P1/-2
9 11-12
Br B g Network (GER) - Altesse Sacree (FR) Miss Natalie Parker J
O Mrs P. Todd Mrs S. Alner, Blandford T H Portman
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairmaidenhurdlerforNickyHenderson.Pointwinnerbutoffalmost2yearsbeforeanexcellentsecond of6inhunterchasehere(25.1f,heavy,40/1)onhisdebutoverfences27daysago Inthemix. TFRHHHHI BHA115
7 KING ORRY (IRE) (27) 5-35234
Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Deer Island Peg (IRE)
10 11-12
MrJames Shaw (7) J
O Miss Elyssa Arden J. Shaw, Exeter T H Silverton
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenchaserwhowasn’tdisgracedforhisnewyardwhenfourthof6inhunterchasehere(25.1f,heavy) 27daysago Needstobuildonit. TFRHHIII BHA100
8 SOLOMON GREY (FR) (271) 2333-36 D
Br Gr g Sulamani (IRE) - Sardagna (FR)
O Miss Sarah A. Dawson
13 11-12
Mr Darren Andrews (3) J
Miss V. Collins, Broadway T H North Cotswold
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back hunterwinnerinApril 2022 but hasn’ttasted success since andthis 13-y-o is opposable after9monthsoffthetrack. TFRHHIII BHA109
9 UPTON ROAD (IRE) (27) P2252/-F
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Reynard’s Glen (IRE)
MrJoshua Newman J
O Mr Mark Blandford T. G. Scudamore, Bromsash T H Ledbury
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner off nearly 2 years and running below form when falling 3 out in hunter chase here (25.1f,heavy)27daysago Couldbuildonthatbutmoreisrequired. TFRHHIII BHA110
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: ESPOIR DE GUYE (FR) 10 12 3 Miss Natalie Parker 10-1 (S Loxton) 7 ran Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Yccs Portocervo (FR), 4-1 Go Sacre Go (FR), 5-1 Fix At All (FR), 11-1 One True King (IRE), Upton Road (IRE), 12-1 Solomon Grey (FR), 22-1 Windance (IRE), 50-1 King Orry (IRE), 100-1 Funky Sensation (GB)
YCCS PORTOCERVO saw his successful run come to an end in Market Rasen’s Summer Plate but Dr Richard Newland’s useful chaser goes well fresh and is fancied to quickly resume winning ways in this less exacting company. Go Sacre Go appeals as the one to chase him home on the back of his excellent recent second here, with One True King and Windance in the mix for minor honours.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YCCS PORTOCERVO (FR) 2.GO SACRE GO (FR) 3.ONE TRUE KING (IRE)
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(CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £4000
Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Honeyball (17 wins from 132 runners, 13%) runs ARFURSGAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr J Snowden (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs OPALE DE MAINE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ACE ARTIST trained by H Morrison, East Ilsley, 75 miles.
1 ACE ARTIST (GB) (-) 11-2
Br Ch f Jack Hobbs - Cill Rialaig Nico de Boinville J
O Pangfield Racing V Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Moran & Billington Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEWJackHobbsfilly Half-sistertodualbumperwinnersUrbanArtistandOurJesteroutofabumperwinner, also11/4m-11/2mwinnerwhostayed13/4monFlat.Ticksplentyofboxesonpaper
2 AND SHE WAS (GB) (-) 11-2
HHHHH BHA-
Br Ch f Linda’s Lad - Samandara (FR) Tom Cannon J
O Nick Brown Racing Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Mill House Stud & Alan King Racing Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLinda’sLadfilly Half-sistertonumerouswinners,includingusefulhurdler/smartchaserWarriorsTaleand bumperwinner/fairlyuseful21fhurdlewinnerSamarquand.Makeslotsofappeal. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 ARFURSGAL (IRE) (70) 2 11-2
Br Ch f Saddex - Grand Marnier (IRE)
Harry Cobden J
O Miss A F Rugg Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Arthur Fennelly geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWComesfromaFlatfamilybutisbyajumpssireandmadeapromisingstarttonguetiedwhensecondin NewburybumperinDecember Entitledtoimproveandobviousclaims.
4 LADY DAPPLE ROSE (IRE) (-) 11-2
Br Gr or Ro f Kingston Hill - My Viking Bay (IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
Bradley Harris (3) J
O Royal Arch Racing LDR Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Mrs Mary O’Connor Clay Street Property Consultants S TIMEFORMVIEW€8,0003-y-o,KingstonHillfilly.Half-sistertoonce-racedbumperwinnerMeadowsweet.
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5 OPALE DE MAINE (FR) (83) 0 11-2
Br Ch f No Risk At All (FR) - Linadame (FR)
O A Walk In The Park Partnership
Jonathan Burke J
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr Thierry Desgranges BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEWNoRiskAtAllfillyfromthefamilyoffairlyusefulhurdler/smartchaserinFrance(stayed23f)Polidam.11/1, foldedtamelywhenwellheldinC&Dbumperondebut83daysago
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BLUE
(GB) (-)
Br B f Jack Hobbs - Pearl Royale (IRE)
O Live Free Or Die
TFRHHIII BHA-
11-2
David Noonan J
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Mark Phillips Junction 24 Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWJack Hobbs filly. Dam 2 1/2m hurdle/chasewinner. Bredto have a future butthe stable is just 1-44 in bumpersinthelast5seasons. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Arfursgal (IRE), 5-2 Ace Artist (GB), 11-4 And She Was (GB), 20-1 Royale Blue (GB), 25-1 Lady Dapple Rose (IRE), 33-1 Opale de Maine (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
ACE ARTIST makes plenty of appeal on paper and is selected to make a successful return at the expense of fellow newcomer And She Was and Newbury second Arfursgal.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ACE ARTIST 2.AND SHE WAS 3.ARFURSGAL (IRE)
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.33 -THE HAPPY80TH BIRTHDAYSHEILAJAMES 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. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Friends & Family of Shelia James 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. 20 entries at £35. - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.05 -THE HAPPY BIRTHDAYTOM HUGHES MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Friends & Family of Tom Hughes 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. 13 entries at £31. - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.35 - THE AINTREE FROM AFAR AT WINCANTON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5413 to the winning horse
The second to receive £2490, the third £1245 and the fourth £623. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £48 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £39 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 12 entries at £48. - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4140; Second £2069; Third £1035; Fourth £518. (PenaltyValue £5413.02)
SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.05 - THE ALBERT BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse
The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £41 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £33 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 All horses which finish in the first five in this race may be eligible to enter The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle to be run over a distance of about 2 miles 4 furlongs at the Punchestown Festival on April 29th, 2025. Balloting for The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle will be based upon finishing position in the qualifier races. 32 entries at £41. - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (PenaltyValue £4752.90) Weights lowered 2lb
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.40 - THE FAMILY RACEDAY SUNDAY 13TH APRIL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb 16 entries at £34. - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189 (Penalty Value £3960.75)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.15 - THE POINTING POINTERS DICK AND SUE WOODHOUSE MEMORIAL HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (FOR THE DICK WOODHOUSE TROPHY) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3228 to the winning horse The second to receive £1615, the third £806, the fourth £404 and the fifth £201. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys A Challenge Trophy, kindly presented by MRS J. ABBOT, to be held by the winning owner until next February MRS ABBOT will also present a memento to the winning jockey A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 15 entries at £32 - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2806; Second £1403; Third £701; Fourth £351; Fifth £176. (PenaltyValue £3228.55) HC SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.45 - THE CHEESE & CIDER NIGHT 16TH APRIL FILLIES’ “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for four yrs old fillies only, which have not won more than one race and which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race 9 entries at £20 - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
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