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Valda Energy Novices' Handicap Hurdle
(GBB Race) of £18,500.00 3-y-o plus 2m. 87yds. 4.00
2m. 87yds. Hcap Hurdle (Class 3) 3-y-o plus 16 Declared
Valda Energy Novices' Handicap Hurdle
(GBB Race) of £18,500.00- Formscan
- Race Info
1st - £10,075.00 2nd - £4,642.00 3rd - £2,320.00 4th - £1,162.00
Formscan - Fasol is unexposed with only two hurdle starts under his belt and the 100-rated Flat performer is sure to have plenty of supporters on his handicap debut, but BALHAMBAR gets the vote representing the shrewd Harry Derham stable. He has progressed with each hurdle start since joining this yard, chasing home subsequent easy Swinton Hurdle winner Pickanumber last time, and a recent pipe-opener on the Flat should have put him spot on for this assignment. Clap Of Thunder, Belgoprince and Model Approach are others to note.




Mount Nelson (GB)-Side Saddle(Saddlers' Hall)
(13)
d1
(Dash Grange Stud)
Rated 120


Markaz (IRE)-Bridgets Fable(Champs Elysees)
bl+(40)
d1
(Pimlico Racing Ireland/r Dooly)
Rated 119
In the last 3 years Chutzpal (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Belgoprince (FR) | 1 | |
| 19th Jul 2023 Killarney(1m 6f 30yds, Flat Hcap, Yielding) Belgoprince (FR) 2nd (9/1 9-5 Rated 65) J J G Ryan 6.88L in front of Chutzpal (IRE) 11th (28/1 9-7 Rated 60) Andrew Joseph Slattery (15 ran) | ||
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Masterstroke (USA)-Santa Diana(Saint des Saints)
(29)
d2
(The Megsons)
Rated 117


Almanzor (FR)-Moojeh(King's Best)
ts5cp4(21)
d1
(Dr Paul Kelly And Mr Vernon Taylor)
Rated 117
In the last 3 years Balhambar (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Can't Resist It (GB) | 1 | |
| 25th Jan 2024 Huntingdon(1m 7f 171yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft) Can't Resist It (GB) 3rd (13/2 11-8) P J Brennan 7.75L in front of Balhambar (FR) 6th (33/1 11-8) Harry Cobden (14 ran) | ||
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Getaway (GER)-Whenskiesareblue(Presenting)
cp1(21)
d1
(Peter Bowen Racing Group)
Rated 114
In the last 3 years Letterston Lily (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Callin Baton Rouge (IRE) | 1 | |
| 25th Oct 2024 Cheltenham(2m 3f 200yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Letterston Lily (GB) 4th (9/2 10-4 Rated 114) Sean Bowen 8.75L in front of Callin Baton Rouge (IRE) 8th (10/1 10-4 Rated 112) James Bowen (13 ran) | ||
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Zarak (FR)-Waritta(Canford Cliffs)
(186)
d1
(Raceshare - Golden Maverick)
Rated 113


Westerner (GB)-All My Judges(Oscar)
(21)
d2
(Pete Wordingham & Charles Pogson)
Rated 112
In the last 3 years Callin Baton Rouge (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Letterston Lily (GB) | 1 | |
| 25th Oct 2024 Cheltenham(2m 3f 200yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Letterston Lily (GB) 4th (9/2 10-4 Rated 114) Sean Bowen 8.75L in front of Callin Baton Rouge (IRE) 8th (10/1 10-4 Rated 112) James Bowen (13 ran) | ||
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Getaway (GER)-Reves D'amour(Midnight Legend)
ts3(189)
(The Mustard)
Rated 110
In the last 3 years Cant Resist It (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Balhambar (FR) | 1 | |
| 25th Jan 2024 Huntingdon(1m 7f 171yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft) Can't Resist It (GB) 3rd (13/2 11-8) P J Brennan 7.75L in front of Balhambar (FR) 6th (33/1 11-8) Harry Cobden (14 ran) | ||
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Ribchester (IRE)-Merseybeat(New Approach)
cp+(49)
(The Good Stock Syndicate)
Rated 109


Galileo (IRE)-Silasol(Monsun)
ts2(146)
(Mr P J Vogt And Mr Bryan Drew)
Rated 108


Prince Gibraltar (FR)-Zongoraora(Bering)
ts+(53)
(Tohali Partnership)
Rated 108
In the last 3 years Belgoprince (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Chutzpal (IRE) | 1 | |
| 19th Jul 2023 Killarney(1m 6f 30yds, Flat Hcap, Yielding) Belgoprince (FR) 2nd (9/1 9-5 Rated 65) J J G Ryan 6.88L in front of Chutzpal (IRE) 11th (28/1 9-7 Rated 60) Andrew Joseph Slattery (15 ran) | ||
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Kingston Hill (GB)-Albemarle(King's Best)
cp5(8)
d2
(Capp, Powell, Newman And Day)
Rated 104


Hillstar (GB)-Annamatopoeia(Luso)
(76)
(The Pant Wilkin Partnership 002)
Rated 105




Iffraaj (GB)-Danehill Dreamer(Danehill)
hd5(42)
(Filly My Glass Syndicate)
Rated 86
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2023 Impose Toi 5 11-12 N de Boinville 2/1Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2022 Contrapposto 8 10-7 M J M O'Sullivan 28/1 (R Donohoe)
2021 Mc Alpine 7 11-0 J P O'Sullivan 33/1 (P J Rothwell)
2020 Lively Citizen 5 10-8 Charlie Deutsch 33/1 (D J Jeffreys)
Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Age
Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)
First Time - In a Hdl Handicap Can't Resist It, Clap Of Thunder, Model Approach, Fasol, Razzle Dazzle Boy. Cheekpiece Letterston Lily» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 4/1 Fasol, 6/1 Wreckless Eric, 7/1 Balhambar, 8/1 Letterston Lily, 10/1 Belgoprince, Golden Maverick, Clap Of Thunder, 12/1 Chutzpal, Model Approach, Can't Resist It, 16/1 Bright Legend, 20/1 Cavern Club, 25/1 Dream Escape, Callin Baton Rouge, 33/1 Razzle Dazzle Boy, Shinji.
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.




