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WEDNESDAY 06 NOVEMBER
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
CHIEF STEWARD STEVE DROWNE
STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR
JOANNE HAWKINS
MILLY BERSEY, CHRIS HILL, FERGUS SWEENEY
STARTERS
WILLIAM JORDAN
CIARAN MCKEE
JUDGE
GUY LEWIS
CLERK OF THE SCALES
ROBERT CUTHBERT
VETERINARY OFFICER
KATHERINE BYAM-COOK
VETERINARY SURGEONS
BOBBY MCEWEN
SCOTT MILNES
CARYS REYNOLDS
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr PETER PHILLIPS
Dr ANNE LASHFORD
Dr HEATHER CLARK
NURSE
SARAH GODFREY
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
STEVE FOX
VINCE MCKEVITT
ANDREA KELLY
DARREN STONE
HORSE HANDLERS
JADE LAZENBY
JESS ELLIOTT
GENERAL MANAGER
LUKE ADMANS
CLERK OF THE COURSE
DAI JONES
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
RON MASON
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
DAI JONES
COMMENTATOR
JOHN BLANCE
BETTING RING MANAGER
ANDY COLLINS
Welcome to Chepstow Racecourse for the Military Raceday
We are pleased to welcome you to this fixture again this year with a competitive eight race card.
We would like to thank all of today’s sponsors; Spectra Group, Blacktalon, TVS Supply Chain Solutions, Battlespace and Hall & Watts for their support ,and we are pleased to host a race named in honour of the Ukraine. The Chelsea pensioners are joining us again and will be assisting us in ringing the bells to signal jockeys to mount. SSAFA and the Combat Stress charity teams will be onsite in the Grandstand Paddock and Grill, both services provide support to the armed forces, veterans and their families. Please visit them and see the vital assistance they offer.
We are looking forwards to hosting a fantastic display of noise free fireworks Sunday 10th November! Our next fixture will then be Afternoon Racing 22nd November and we would love for you to join us again; Harry Rednapp will be joining us as a special guest in a hospitality offering - go to our website or contact jboreham@chepstow-racecourse to get more information about Chepstow hospitality!
As we approach the final stages of the year we have a lot to offer at Chepstow with the Welsh Grand National Trial on our Christmas Party Raceday, 7th December. Our ‘Glitzmas’ Christmas parties will be hosted 13th and 20th December so get involved with the Christmas sparkle by contacting lowen@chepstow-racecourse.co.uk. We will conclude the year as always with the spectacular Welsh Grand National, 27th December; tickets are selling fast so book early to avoid disappointment!
Thanks for joining us today, we hope you have a great day!
The Chepstow Team
CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MILITARY RACEDAY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Pipe (16 wins from 112 runners, 14%) runs DINDIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (7 wins from 42 runners, 17%) runs BUTTERWICK BROOK
WEIGHTWATCHER: DINDIN won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 6lb to 94.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: IRON HEART trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.
IDEFIX DE CIERGUES shaped quite well on his chase debut considering 2m was very much on the short side and he can make his second start over the larger obstacles a winning one now back over a more suitable trip. The reappearing Ballybeen has a largely consistent record and is second choice ahead of Tom Lacey’s Red Nika
1 RED NIKA (FR) (159) 25///124-5 D BF
Br g Denham Red (FR) - Nika Glitters (FR)
The Day Dreamers Partnership
Br Haras de la Rousseliere & D. McMillan
9 12-0
Ned Fox
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Plumbing World
TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner who ran creditably back under Rules for the first time in 3 years when fourth in a C&D hunter in April. Bad mistake first when below that form in Stratford hunter the following month. Not discounted back in a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA109
2 IDEFIX DE CIERGUES (FR) (24) 6222-44
6 11-13
B or Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Caline de Ferbet (FR) Callum Pritchard (7) Hydes,Waters,Frobisher,Prowting&Palmer Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Mr Jean-Louis Devillard William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler who made a decent start to his chase career when fourth over an inadequate 2m at Ffos Las 24 days ago. Open to improvement back at a more suitable trip TFRHHHHH BHA108
3 KING OF BRAZIL (GB)
(8) 5131B-P C
7 11-12
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Blue Ride (IRE) Shane Quinlan
Nick Elliott & Heather Shane Katy Price, Llanigon
Br Yorton Farm Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler/chaser who twice over fences last season, latterly over 19.5f here Hard to derive many positives from last week’s reappearance run at Bangor, though TFRHHIII BHA107
4 BALLYBEEN (IRE) (234) 33223P-
8 11-9
Ch g Presenting - Dotchenka (FR) Ellis Collier (3) Lightfoot, Mussell-Evans, Peart Sam Thomas, Cardiff
Br Thomas James
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed first 7 starts in this sphere, including twice here Capitulated tamely here when last seen in March but more than capable of bouncing back after a break. TFRHHHHI BHA104
5 JOHNNY B (IRE) (121) PP02-P6 C
10 11-7
B g Famous Name - Zoudie Ben Ffrench Davis
Mrs Pam Roffe-Silvester
Chris Down, Cullompton
Br Brian Gallivan Woodwarm Stoves
TIMEFORMVIEWMixed record overall but has a win and 3 seconds to show from only 5 visits to Chepstow Out of sorts when last seen in the summer but his record here makes him a dangerous one to discount TFRHHHII BHA102
6 IRON HEART (GB) (16) 541P55
B g Muhaarar - Kiyoshi
7 11-1
Shane Fenelon (3)
Mr Vernon Phillips Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br The Kiyoshi Partnership Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWFour-time hurdle winner who was a close second in a 3m Bangor handicap chase. However, that is very much a standout effort from his 8 runs in this sphere and he was a well-beaten fifth at Plumpton 16 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA96
7 BUTTERWICK BROOK (IRE) (599) P/235PP/- 9 11-1
B g Getaway (GER) - Sheriussa (IRE) Freddie Gingell
The Butterwick Syndicate Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br William & Patricia Doyle Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWMore miss than hit since landing a Wincanton handicap chase in December 2021, pulling up twice when last seen in early 2023. The fact he was runner-up over C&D on his 2022 reappearance provides some hope but the betting is perhaps the best guide after such a long absence. TFRHHHII BHA96
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
DINDIN (FR) (20) 625-305
B g Balko (FR) - Taguy Star (FR)
David Pipe Racing Club
Br T. Vigneron & M. Lochin & L. Lochin
11 10-13
Gearoid Harney (6)
David Pipe, Wellington
W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful at Worcester in summer 2023 and runner-up on 3 occasions after. Decent comeback third at Newton Abbot in August but has gone backwards from that twice since Blinkers and a tongue tie are both refitted now. TFRHHIII BHA94
9 SHESUPINCOURT (GB) (24) 1P2P0-0
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Cove
Mr S. McCafferty
Br A. W. Buller
CD 7 10-5
Finn Lambert
Ryan Potter, Sellack
TIMEFORM VIEWDual handicap hurdle winner around 3m last season, including here Well held on Ffos Las reappearance last month but should be sharper now Suffered an unlucky unseat around halfway on previous chase start. TFRHHHII BHA86
10 JOHN W CREASY (IRE) (15) 4000-05
Ch g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE)
The Honourable Protagonists Syndicate
6 10-4
Alice Stevens
Chris Honour, Ashburton
Br Frank O’Meara Cotswold Stone Supplies
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t seriously threatened since joining this yard, although he did run a bit better in blinkers when fifth of 12 over 17.5f at Exeter 15 days ago on only his second chase start. Needs to build on that now stepping back up significantly in trip TFRHHHII BHA85
2023: ECEPARTI (FR) 9 11 1 Ned Fox 5-4 (Venetia Williams) 8 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Blinkers worn by No. 7, 10. Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
BALLYBEEN: Following its run on 17/3/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Idefix de Ciergues (FR), 4-1 Ballybeen (IRE), 15-2 Red Nika (FR), 10-1 John W Creasy (IRE), 12-1 Butterwick Brook (IRE), 14-1 Johnny B (IRE), Shesupincourt (GB), 16-1 Dindin (FR), 20-1 King of Brazil (GB), 25-1 Iron Heart (GB)
REFUSAL OF ADMISSION
The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone and to remove any person from the course without assigning a reason for doing so. We do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to a person or their property. This is stated in our T&Cs, which may be obtained from the Racecourse Office.
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SPECTRA GROUP ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (30 wins from 282 runners, 11%) runs FORMEL PARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (18 wins from 63 runners, 29%) runs ROYAL INFANTRY
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: D’GESTEEVO trained by J Scott & BELLEVER TOR trained by P Gundry, Ottery St Mary, 83 miles.
ROYAL INFANTRY fared best of the British representatives when eighth in the Champion Bumper and sure to know his job, he can outclass these on hurdles debut Kap Quest and Salt Rock remain open to improvement and can chase the selection home.
colours no horse age st lb
1 D’GESTEEVO (GB) (219) 04-
5 11-4
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Purple Patch Lorcan Williams
Mr G. T. Lever Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Mr G. T. Lever Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to fairly useful hurdler Bonza Girl and out of a winning hurdler but not a great deal of encouragement to be gleaned from both starts in bumpers last season TFRHIIII BHA-
2 JOINING FORCE (IRE) (25) 42-3
5 11-4
B g Workforce - Gaye Flora Jonathan Burke
Roy & Sally Green Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mrs B. Cloney Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW€42,000 3-y-o, £42,000 5-y-o, Workforce gelding Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2 3/4m) Couleur France. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points in February and fair start to Rules career when third in a course bumper last month, faring best of those held up More to come TFRHHHII BHA-
3 KAP OUEST
(FR) (186) 3-2
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Jahra (FR)
5 11-4
Lorcan Murtagh
Mr John P. McManus Harry Fry, Corscombe
Br Herve Lair & Jean-Louis Lair Grosvenor Sport
TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a decent French NH family and produced a promising first effort when third in a bumper here a year ago, staying on gradually and best of those held up Still a shade too green in a hood when second on hurdles debut in May and there should be more to come TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 ROYAL INFANTRY
(IRE) (238) 3U1/110- D
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sovereign Lass (IRE)
Craig & Laura Buckingham
5 11-4
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Kevin Neville Manor Farm Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who took his unbeaten record to three with a couple of bumper wins last winter, including in a Listed event at Newbury Eighth in the Champion Bumper in March and looks a useful hurdles prospect TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 SALT ROCK (GB) (352) 1/0/3-
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Saltbarrow
Julie and David R Martin and Dan Hall
Br R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg
6 11-4
Tom Bellamy
Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCost £205,000 after winning his only point. Well beaten when favourite for a Warwick bumper in March 2023 but subsequently had wind surgery and offered more when third in an Exeter novice hurdle in November of that year Off since but retains potential TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 THE HARDEST
GEEZER (IRE)
Br g Malinas (GER) - Lis Goold (IRE)
Gwent Holdings Limited
Br Donal Murphy
(219) 10- D
5 11-4
Sean Houlihan
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
TIMEFORM VIEWDam unraced sister to high-class hurdler (stayed 3m) Kilcooley. Belied odds of 18/1 to make a comfortable winning debut in a bumper at Ayr for Donald Whillans. Sold for £90,000 and a shade disappointing at Huntingdon 5 months later bur he’s in good hands now hurdling with a hood TFRHHHII BHA-
7 BELLEVER TOR (GB) (-) 5 10-11
B m Cannock Chase (USA) - Wasara
Charlie Hammond
The Group of Otters Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary
Br Killashee House Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Second foal, dam fair maiden on Flat (stayed 1 1/2m).
TFRHHIII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
FORMEL PARK (GB) (8) 0-3U00
B f Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sparron Hawk (FR)
Mr R. E. R. Williams
Br Mr D. A. Rees-Jones
4 10-11
Adam Wedge
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
TIMEFORM VIEW Related to 4 winners and better effort in bumpers when third at Southwell in May. Unseated rider early on hurdle debut and well held at Hereford completed starts since TFRHIIII BHA76
9 MISSY MOLE (IRE) (10) F-2
00
B m Getaway (GER) - Mistress Mole (IRE)
Sue Howell & Partner
5 10-11
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mistress Mole Syndicate W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up completed start in Irish points but little to shout about both hurdles outings. Hood on TFRHIIII BHA-
10 PLANTAROMA (FR) (202)
262-
B f Planteur (IRE) - Aroma Bella (FR)
DahlBury Racing
4 10-11
Ben Poste
Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Grand Courgeon Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped well when second to I Am Max (won again next time) in Carlisle bumper on debut in February. Matched that form both starts since and that is a sound platform for hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
2023: JACKPOT D’ATHOU (FR) 4 11 4 Harry Cobden 7-4 (Paul Nicholls) 12 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 6, 9. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Stewards Note:
SALT ROCK: Following its run on 20/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Royal Infantry (IRE), 5-2 Kap Ouest (FR), 10-1 Joining Force (IRE), 11-1 Plantaroma (FR), 12-1 Salt Rock (GB), 18-1 The Hardest Geezer (IRE), 100-1 D’Gesteevo (GB), Bellever Tor (GB), 250-1 Missy Mole (IRE), 300-1 Formel Park (GB)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
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THIRD RACE 1.20
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SPECTRA
GROUP ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (30 wins from 282 runners, 11%) runs IRONED OUT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (18 wins from 63 runners, 29%) runs MON KAPLAIS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALDERLEY CHARLIE trained by P Gundry, Ottery St Mary, 83 miles.
TRIPOLI FLYER was most progressive in bumpers last term, successful at Lingfield prior to an excellent second in an Aintree Grade 2 on his final outing in April. A useful prospect now hurdling, he shades the vote ahead of Jurancon, who was 2-3 in bumpers and made a bright start over hurdles when second at Worcester 21 days ago Point winner Disguisedlimit and Mon Kaplais are others to note.
B g Ask - Alderley Heights
Charlie Hammond
Mrs E D. Shepherd Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary
Br Mrs E D. Shepherd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ask gelding. Dam (h91) 2 3/4m hurdle winner Rates a likely outsider on racecourse bow and percentage call to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA-
2 DISGUISEDLIMIT (IRE) (200) 1-
B g Mahler - Blessingindisguise (IRE)
Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons
5 11-4
Micheal Nolan
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Anthony Keane Jnr Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW
€70,0003-y-o,£150,0005-y-o,Mahlergelding.CloselyrelatedtofairhurdlerCashTheCheque,andhalf-brothertofairlyusefulhurdlerBeaufort West Won sole start in Irish points (Apr 20) and he’s worth a second look on Rules/hurdles debut for stable amongst the winners. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 GILLESPIE ROAD (IRE)
(26) 1-00
B g El Salvador (IRE) - Start To Finish (IRE)
4 11-4
Nick Scholfield
Sue Howell Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br James Devereux NAF
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on sole outing in Irish points but down the field in 2 novice hurdles in recent weeks. Handicaps promise to be more his thing moving forward. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 JURANCON (FR) (21) 5/1121-2 CD
B g Free Port Lux - Bamos (FR)
5 11-4
Jack Tudor Brocade Racing
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr Patrice Vagne & Dr V. Pierre Colson W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful in Irish points and looked a good prospect when going 2-3 in bumpers at Hereford in March. Off 7 months, made a bright start in this sphere when second of 11 in a Worcester novice (2m, heavy) 3 weeks ago, clear of rest. Big player with progress anticipated. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 MON KAPLAIS (FR) (-)
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Iris du Berlais (FR)
Darren & Annaley Yates
5 11-4
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW €82,000 3-y-o, Kapgarde gelding Brother to a winner, and half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler Morosini. Dam hurdle winner in France. Needs respecting on debut for leading stable TFRHHHII BHA-
6
TRIPOLI FLYER
(IRE) (207) 512- D
B g Getaway (GER) - Collen Beag (IRE)
5 11-4
Jonathan Burke
Mr Ismail El Magdoub Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br James A. Slattery Imre Investments Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWGetaway gelding who improved with each start in bumpers, off the mark at second attempt at Lingfield (2m) in January. Excellent second in Aintree Grade 2 on final outing in April and he’s a very bright prospect now his attentions switch to hurdling. TFRHHHHH BHA-
7 DIAMOND DUSTY (GB) (47) 0-0P
Gr f Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Compelled (IRE)
4 10-11
Sean Houlihan
Mrs S. Livesey-Van Dorst Linda Blackford, Tiverton
Br Linda Blackford & Mike Vanstone Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Little encouragement in a brace of bumpers/novice hurdle.
TFRHIIII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.TRIPOLI
(IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
GODDESS AFRANA (IRE) (196) 53-
B f Fracas (IRE) - Miss Ekaterina (IRE)
Atlantic Friends Racing
4 10-11
David Noonan
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fracas filly who ran to only a modest level in pair of bumpers at Newbury/Uttoxeter during the spring Best watched now hurdling after 6 months off. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 IRONED OUT (IRE) (8) 400
B f Pillar Coral - Crumpledandcreased (IRE)
4 10-11
Adam Wedge Baytree
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a bit from a less-than-ideal position when fourth of 9 in a Southwell bumper on debut in June but not threatened either start in maiden hurdles subsequently Probably one for handicaps later on TFRHIIII BHA-
10 JACKIE CAN (GB) (158) 20
B f Jack Hobbs - Janes Boutique (IRE)
4 10-11
Ben Poste DahlBury Racing
Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br Simon Davies Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed plenty when runner-up on bumper debut at Warwick (2m) in May. However, unable to match that level when seventh of 12 in bumper at Worcester (2m) a month later. Goes hurdling now but her long-term future over jumps may lie over further. TFRHHIII BHA-
2023:(See Div 1)
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Tripoli Flyer (IRE), 2-1 Jurancon (FR), 13-2 Disguisedlimit (IRE), 7-1 Mon Kaplais (FR), 22-1 Jackie Can (GB), 50-1 Goddess Afrana (IRE), 66-1 Alderley Charlie (GB), 100-1 Gillespie Road (IRE), Ironed Out (IRE), 200-1 Diamond Dusty (GB)
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FOURTH RACE 1.50
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BLACKTALON MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Pipe (16 wins from 112 runners, 14%) runs RIVER RUN FREE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (18 wins from 63 runners, 29%) runs LET IT RAIN FANCY THAT: P Hobbs & J White won this race in 2015 and 2019. The stable runs FRENCH SHIP today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOHNNIE RIVER trained by Mrs S Gardner, Longdown, 91 miles.
FRENCH SHIP is the percentage call on the back of his promising opening second over hurdles in a 2m course novice last month, although Dan Skelton Listed bumper winner Let It Rain has the potential to be a big threat if taking to her new discipline back from 10 months off. Got A Dream is another bumper winner who should have a bright future over jumps in an interesting maiden hurdle
1 BABATUNDE (IRE) (24) 34
5 11-4
Bl g Kalanisi (IRE) - Tavadden (IRE) James Best
Mr B. Wright Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren
Br Ian Dullea Pontispool Equine Sports Centre
TIMEFORM VIEW Purchased for £50,000 after finishing third in an Irish point in April. Showed ability when 26 lengths fourth on his Ffos Las hurdle debut 24 days ago. May do better TFRHHHII BHA-
2 EL BANDIDO PANCHO (GB)
B g Westerner - Dr Jane
The White Hart Company
(196) 00P-
5 11-4
Tom Bellamy
Ben Clarke, Corscombe
Br E. W. White Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Westerner gelding who has offered little in a bumper and 2 hurdles Almost certainly more one for handicaps after this TFRHIIII BHA-
3 GOT A
DREAM
(IRE) (207) 510-
B g Getaway (GER) - Well Composed (IRE)
5 11-4
David Noonan
Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead
Br Mr Eoghan Loughlin Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWGetaway gelding who left debut form behind when landing an 8-runner bumper at Huntingdon Took another step forward when 8 1/4 lengths seventh of 18 in Grade 2 bumper at Aintree final start. Should be up to making his presence felt now hurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 JOHNNIE RIVER (GB) (15) 0-00
5 11-4
B g Telescope (IRE) - River du Nord (FR) Sean Houlihan
Miss Jane Edgar
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br Jane Edgar Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Shown little in a variety of events. TFRHIIII BHA-
5
LARGY VALLEY
(IRE) (31) P16/0-0
B g Mount Nelson - Pine Valley (IRE)
Make Mine A Largy
6 11-4
Lilly Pinchin
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Mrs Roisin Grassick Merriebelle Stable Llc
TIMEFORMVIEW Overcame greenness to make a winning debut in Ayr bumper (2m) for Stuart Crawford in 2022 but well held in a bumper and 2 novice hurdles in a light career for Charlie Longsdon since TFRHIIII BHA-
6 NEWTON
TORNADO
(FR) (171) 1 5 11-4
B g Cokoriko (FR) - New Saga (FR) Ben Jones
The Odd Couple Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Mr J. Gallorini & Mr C. Gallorini-Berger
William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEW £85,000 buy after winning sole start in Irish points (May 19). Starts out over hurdles in a warm-looking race but it’ll still be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 PETHERS
RUN
(GB) (28) 225 6 11-4
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Vixen Run (IRE) Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3)
Mr S. R. Whistance Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Mark & Jane Frieze
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up both starts in points but sent off at 28/1 when a remote fifth on Ludlow hurdle debut last month. TFRHHIII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.FRENCH
KEY Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
RIVER RUN FREE (IRE) (26) 3F2-0
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Midnight Velvet
Mr Aidan J. Ryan
5 11-4
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br M. Murphy W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both completed starts in Irish points but finished a long way behind French Ship on his recent 2m course hurdle debut. TFRHIIII BHA-
9
SOCIALISER (IRE) (918) 4531/
2/-
B g Milan - Simonsoeur (IRE)
Foxtrot Racing Socialiser
8 11-4
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mrs Virginia McGrath Foxtrot Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW From the family of Simonsig and Dusart Point winner but absent since finishing second in a 3m Fakenham hunter chase on his Rules debut in May 2022 Can only be watched. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 FRENCH SHIP (GB)
(26) 42-12
B g French Navy - Starlit Cantata
4 11-3
Micheal Nolan
Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Shoreham Stud Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner who made a promising start over hurdles when second of 11 over 2m here last month. Sure to improve and go well TFRHHHHH BHA-
11
LET IT RAIN (GB) (320) 11-
B m Kayf Tara - Tazzarine (FR)
Mr Christopher Greenall
Br R. F. Bailey
5 10-11
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a good prospect when winning both bumpers last winter, latterly an Ascot Listed race Very interesting hurdle newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-
2023: HEROS DE ROMAY (FR) 6 11 4 Gavin Sheehan 5-2 (Kim Bailey) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 9.
Stewards Note: EL BANDIDO PANCHO: Following its run on 24/4/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Let It Rain (GB), 15-8 French Ship (GB), 6-1 Got A Dream (IRE), 11-1 Newton Tornado (FR), 20-1 Socialiser (IRE), 50-1 Babatunde (IRE), 100-1 Pethers Run (GB), 150-1 Largy Valley (IRE), River Run Free (IRE), 300-1 El Bandido Pancho (GB), Johnnie River (GB)
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THE TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8900 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): V Williams (15 wins from 110 runners, 14%) runs NOW OR NEVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Fry (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs VALADON LONGEST TRAVELLER: ONEWAYORTOTHER trained by T Lawes, Beare Green, 132 miles.
JAVERT ALLEN acquitted himself well in a couple of hurdles last term and his half-brother made a successful switch to chasing for this yard 3 years ago He gets the nod in what should prove an informative contest. Onewayortother made a good start over fences earlier this year and may provide the chief threat.
1 JAVERT ALLEN (FR) (323) 12/22- 5 12-0
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Une Epoque (FR)
David Noonan HoltMacnabbRobinsonMiltonTuckerWeedon Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Br Mr Bruno Vagne Culverhill Farm Racing TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced gelding who made a winning racecourse bow at Bangor 2 years ago and finished runner-up in both starts in handicap hurdles over this sort of trip last season Must be of interest on chase debut. TFRHHHHH BHA115
2 NOW OR NEVER (FR) (175) 34/PP4-0
B g Crillon (FR) - Get Your Way (FR)
5 11-11
Charlie Deutsch
David & Carol Shaw Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Benoit Gabeur Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form over hurdles and fences in France but hasn’t shown much in 4 starts (all handicap hurdles) for current yard However, had a wind operation since his last run and no surprise to see an improved showing switched to the larger obstacles here. TFRHHHII BHA112
3 VALADON (IRE) (242) 2113- D 4 11-7
B g Vadamos (FR) - Art Festival Bryan Carver
Bond, Thornton & Manhole Covers Ltd Harry Fry, Corscombe
Br Tally-Ho Stud Grosvenor Sport, Manhole Covers Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner last term who was far from disgraced when third of 8 on handicap bow in juvenile hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft) when last seen in March. Must enter calculations on chase debut TFRHHHII BHA116
4 ONEWAYORTOTHER (FR) (184) P/3504-3 D
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Betwixt (IRE)
Andrew & Sarah Wates
6 11-6
Kevin Brogan
Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Br S.A.R.L. MM Stud Lawmens Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Bettered hurdles form at the first time of asking in this sphere when third of 5 in handicap chase (7/2) at Warwick (16.2f, good to soft) in May. Likely more to come over the larger obstacles TFRHHHHI BHA107
5 LUCKY LUGGER (GB) (207) P/PP53P- 7 11-2
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Teme Trixie
Mr A. E. Price
Br Mr A. Price
Richard Patrick
Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted best effort over hurdles when third in a novice here in April but pulled up on handicap debut here next time and has a bit to prove on switch to chasing. TFRHHIII BHA103
2023: COLONEL HARRY (IRE) 6 11 3 Gavin Sheehan 6-4 (Jamie Snowden) 3 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Hood worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
Stewards Note: ONEWAYORTOTHER: Following its run on 6/5/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Javert Allen (FR), 11-4 Onewayortother (FR), 10-3 Valadon (IRE), 10-1 Now Or Never (FR), 20-1 Lucky Lugger (GB)
1-2-3: 1.JAVERT ALLEN (FR)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
SIXTH RACE 2.55
TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE ANGELA NETTLEFOLD MEMORIAL MARES’
HANDICAP
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (30 wins from 282 runners, 11%) runs LUNA RUN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs KEPPEL QUEEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: RUBYS REWARD trained by D Hamer, Carmarthen, 85 miles.
I’M ON MY WAY is proving most progressive and is fancied to go in again. Dana’s Gem shaped quite encouragingly on her comeback/stable debut at Worcester in September and remains open to improvement from a basement mark, with After Many Days completing the shortlist.
B m Mahler - J’Arrive
Mr Jack Hendrick (7)
Mr Donald Bell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Martin Keating Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWProgressed again to make it 3 wins from as many completed starts in handicaps in 13-runner event 7/2) at Ffos Las (23.9f, soft) on return 24 days ago. The runner-up has done nothing for that form but good chance there’s more to come from her. TFRHHHHH BHA100
2 SHAVING (FR) (23) 00-P645
B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Idaho Falls (FR)
6 11-12
Gavin Sheehan
FB Racing Club Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mr Eric Leffray BetVictor
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to improve from a stiffish opening mark when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, good) 23 days ago. It remains early days, though TFRHHHII BHA98
3 KEPPEL QUEEN (GB) (34) 56U5 5 11-12
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Brookville (IRE)
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Jeremy & Germaine Hitchins Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Dermot Rogers Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed first form over hurdles when fifth of 10 in a 21f Warwick novice (good) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces back on for handicap debut and will be suited by this further increase in trip TFRHHHII BHA98
4 GATA BAN (IRE) (33) 12301/-0 D
B m Getaway (GER) - Meryemnana (IRE)
The Boot Inn Partnership
Br A. Larkin
7 11-11
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
The Boot Inn Tisbury, 2 D Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning handicap debut at Taunton (19f) in December 2022 but was always behind on her first outing since at Fontwell last month and this should reveal more. TFRHHIII BHA97
5
MUSIQUE DE
FEE (IRE) (20) 4041-44
Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Fairy Tale (FR)
5 11-9
Lorcan Williams
Ms M. L. Peterson Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Revival Solutions Group Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful handicap bow at Ludlow in April. Ran to a similar level when fourth there the following month and probably needed the run on her recent comeback at Wincanton. TFRHHHII BHA95
6 AFTER MANY DAYS (GB) (184) 20530-5
Ch m Getaway (GER) - Last of Her Line
Mrs L Nixon
Br T. F. F. Nixon
5 11-7
Hugh Nugent (3)
Henry Daly, Ludlow
Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden hurdler who ran respectably when fifth of 13 in 21f handicap at Warwick (good to soft) on final outing in May. Reappears from a 3lb lower mark with yard going well and must enter the reckoning TFRHHHHI BHA93
7 CHABADATIKA (FR) (108) 5P-0PPF 5 11-4
Gr m Magneticjim (IRE) - Chabada Le Dun (FR) Tom Cannon
Mr Willem Van Der Horst
Br Elisabeth Cucheval, David Dahan & Salomo
Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler in France for M. Seror but little encouragement for current connections (including in chases). Back from a break having dropped in the weights. TFRHHIII BHA90
1-2-3:
KEY Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
KENTFORD MALLARD (GB) (23) F62-400 D 11 11-1
B m Sulamani (IRE) - Kentford Grebe
Micheal Nolan
Mr D. I. Bare Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br D. I. Bare We Do Vans
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent mare who probably needed the run after 4 months off when beating only one home in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on TFRHHHII BHA87
9 MORNING FORTUNE (IRE) (23) 35-0500 5 11-0
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Nia (IRE)
Nick Scholfield
RS Racing (Syndicates) Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Mr Matt O’Connor RS Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who shaped as if better for the run after 4 months off when eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Hereford (19.7f, good) 23 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA86
10 THE MIDWIFE (IRE) (22) 660-505 D
6 10-12
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Thespian (IRE) Ben Jones
Foxhills Racing Limited Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br John & Miriam Murphy
Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWOn a competitive mark but ran only respectably when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, good, 6/1) 22 days ago. Others preferred from a win point of view TFRHHHII BHA84
11 MY GIRL KATIE (IRE) (13) 350465 D
B m Ocovango - Kings Sister (IRE)
7 10-8
Conor Ring
Foxhills Racing Limited Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Thomas Mulhern
Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who ran one of her better races when fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) 13 days ago. In the mix with a repeat TFRHHHII BHA80
12 DANA’S GEM (IRE) (51) 3000/4-3
B m Milan - At Present (IRE)
6 10-7
Jonathan Burke
Mr G Freeman Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr Matt O’Connor Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden sort who shaped encouragingly on first outing since leaving Jonjo O’Neill (after 16 months off) when third in 11-runner handicap at Worcester (20f, good, 9/1) 51 days ago. Remains open to improvement for current yard. TFRHHHHI BHA79
13 MASKA DU MORVAN (FR) (27) 2421PP D
B m Masked Marvel - Karolie (FR)
7 10-4
Charlie Hammond
Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br E.A.R.L Lechenault Vincent
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who had been pulled up both starts over fences, including on first start for current yard at Exeter 27 days ago. Reverts to hurdling now with something to prove TFRHHIII BHA76
14 OLIVIA KATE (GB) (43) 034000
Gr m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Another Kate (IRE)
5 10-4
Stan Sheppard
Mr David M. Richards Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br D. M. Richards
TIMEFORM VIEW Again showed little in first-time cheekpieces when eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, good) 43 days ago. Up in trip and improvement needed. TFRHHIII BHA76
15 RUBYS REWARD (GB) (13) 405255
8 10-3
B m Dr Massini (IRE) - Cresswell Ruby (IRE) Sean Bowen
Eddie And John Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
Br R. B. Mckay
TIMEFORMVIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2023 but turned in another respectable effort when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Solid each-way contender TFRHHHII BHA75
16 LUNA RUN (IRE) (16) 045-243 5 10-2
Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Boherna Lady (IRE) Isabel Williams (3) Mr S. Moloney Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr S. Moloney
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran creditably in a first-time tongue strap when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f, soft) 16 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA74
17 COUNTRY KITTEN (IRE) (287) P1P/P6P- D 9 10-2
B m Recital (FR) - Kitty True (IRE) David Noonan
Mr David Jennings Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Terence Leonard Berkeley Carter Ltd, Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Added to a patchy record when pulling up in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, soft) when last seen at Catterick in January. Reverts to hurdling from 2lb out of the weights and others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA72
18 ELFRIDE (GB) (160) F5P0-06
8 10-2
Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Just Missie Harry Bannister
Mr Dave Redfern Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Miss Marie Steele Tori Global TIMEFORM VIEW Handicap hurdler who wasn’t disgraced when sixth in 12-runner event at Ffos Las (23.9f, good) when last seen in May. 2lb out of the weights. TFRHHHII BHA72
2023: SHESUPINCOURT 6 10 12 Sam Twiston-Davies 7-2 (Ryan Potter) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 18
Tongue Strap worn by No. 15, 16, 18. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7, 8, 11, 14.
Stewards Note:
RUBYS REWARD: Following its run on 24/10/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.
LUNA RUN: Following its run on 21/10/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 I’m On My Way (IRE), 8-1 Dana’s Gem (IRE), 10-1 Rubys Reward (GB), 12-1 The Midwife (IRE), 14-1 Keppel Queen (GB), After Many Days (GB), Luna Run (IRE), 16-1 Musique de Fee (IRE), My Girl Katie (IRE), 18-1 Kentford Mallard (GB), 20-1 Shaving (FR), 25-1 Elfride (GB), 28-1 Morning Fortune (IRE), 40-1 Gata Ban (IRE), Chabadatika (FR), 50-1 Olivia Kate (GB), Country Kitten (IRE), 66-1 Maska du Morvan (FR)
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SEVENTH RACE 3.30
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE LUCY LEV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (30 wins from 282 runners, 11%) runs SEREN Y TEIGR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (18 wins from 63 runners, 29%) runs BALLYDANGAN and JACKSBAR
WEIGHTWATCHER: GAVIN won off a handicap mark of 101, his rating is now down 17lb to 84.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: GAVIN trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.
Plenty are in with a shout THE COX EXPRESS is on a long losing run but signalled he is ready to strike again when runner-up at Fontwell when last seen so can return in style off a lenient mark with his yard going well. Recent Ffos Las victor Boston Joe heads the list of dangers, although the likes of Ballydangan, Despereaux, Hedera Park and Stardhem all need factoring into this very open contest too.
colours no horse age st lb
1 CAPTAIN BOUDET (FR) (252) P/34306-
Gr g Martaline - Tosca La Diva (FR)
5 12-0
Lorcan Williams
Mr J. H. Frost Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Mrs Larissa Kneip & Mrs Sandrine Grevet Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (21.4f, heavy), folding Off 8 months with more to do TFRHHIII BHA100
2 BOSTON JOE (IRE) (24) 45-1P01
8 12-0
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Supreme Millie (IRE) Callum Pritchard (7)
Miss Rebecca Curtis Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br T. Horgan William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEW 9/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Ffos Las (16f, soft) 24 days ago, forging clear. Likely player back over hurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA100
3 DESPEREAUX (FR) (21) 0340-03
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Rouvraie (FR)
Chasing Gold Racing Club
5 11-13
David Noonan
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Br Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, heavy) 21 days ago, unsuited by emphasis on stamina. Tongue strap back on Looks competitive on form TFRHHHII BHA99
4 SPARKLING DUKE (IRE) (21) 0/40P5-F
B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Sparkling Sword
The Wychwood Partnership
5 11-10
Brendan Powell
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br S. Lanigan-O’Keeffe Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, tailed off when fell last in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, heavy) 21 days ago. Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA96
5 CARVED IN STONE (GB) (34) 515-043
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Bride Unbridled (IRE)
4 11-9
Liam Harrison
Mr Dan Astbury Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br Al Asayl France
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winner at 17f in bumpers. 11/1, fair third of 4 in novice hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to firm) 34 days ago on his final run for Hugo Palmer. Respected on his yard/handicap hurdle debut TFRHHHII BHA96
6 THAT’S THE BADGER (IRE) (1063) 0030/F4//- 9 11-8
B g Milan - Pass The Honey (IRE)
Richard Patrick
Mr William Windsor-Clive Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br Oliver Loughlin Matt Sheppard Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Below-par fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Warwick (24f, soft) nearly 3 years ago for Henry Daly Has his fitness to prove but new yard in form TFRHHIII BHA94
7 SPEIRIUIL (IRE) (186) 3224-2
4 11-7
B f Fracas (IRE) - Something Graceful Lorcan Murtagh
Molly and Paul Willis
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 7/2, good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft), conceding first run. Off 6 months but can go well TFRHHHII BHA94
1-2-3: 1.THE COX EXPRESS
JOE (IRE)
(IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
BALLYDANGAN (IRE)
(68) P-003P0
B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - She’s Our Banker (IRE)
7 11-7
Miss Heidi Palin (7) Dan Skelton Racing Staff Syndicate
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Michael Fennessy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden Fifteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24f, good, 16/1) 68 days ago on his final run for William Harvey Since had a wind op and needs considering for new handler TFRHHHII BHA93
9
AUBA
ME
YANG
(IRE) (559) 0/05140/- 8 11-4
B g Fame And Glory - No Bodys Flame (IRE)
Mr N. S. Farrell
Tom Bellamy
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Close Holding Ltd Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Ffos Las in February 2023 but ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, soft) 18 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running. TFRHHIII BHA90
10 HEDERA PARK (IRE)
(23) 006F00
6 11-2
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ivy Queen (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
Mr Daf Jones
Br Grange Stud
Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good, 7/1) 23 days ago, needing stronger gallop Can make presence felt TFRHHHII BHA88
11
COMMODORE MILLER (GB)
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Milliegait
(21) 0/PF/00-P 7 11-2
Tabitha Worsley (3) Fawley House Stud Danni O’Neill, North Fawley
Br The Hon Mrs E. J. Wills Fawley House Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, heavy, 125/1) 21 days ago. Has a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA88
12
STARDHEM
(IRE) (201) 0036- 5 11-1
B g Alkaadhem - Clongeen Star (IRE)
Pimlico Racing - Fitzdares Cotswolds
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br John Redmond Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Creditable sixth of 13 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Fontwell (19.2f, good to firm) Off 6 months but much respected on his handicap hurdle debut TFRHHHII BHA87
13 JACKSBAR (GB) (31) 60P-4
5 10-12
Ch m Jack Hobbs - The Last Bar Harry Skelton
Mrs C. A. Wyatt Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs C. A. Wyatt
The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 28/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Up in trip and worth considering.
TFRHHHII BHA84
14 GAVIN (GB) (24) 000F30 6 10-12
B g Bated Breath - Under Milk Wood Sean Bowen
Mr H. Jones
Br Seasons Holidays PLC
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2023 Below form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, soft, 8/1) 24 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA84
15 PALAWAN DU MAZET (FR) (108) 60000-5
B g Papal Bull - Princesse du Large (FR)
5 10-10
Jamie Brace (7)
Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe
Br Mathieu Talleux & Jean-Paul Gallorini
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good to soft, 20/1) 108 days ago. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA82
16 THE COX EXPRESS (GB) (182) P5304-2 5 10-10
B g Cityscape - Capestar (IRE)
Harry Kimber
Clive and Sue Cole Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Derek & Judith Newell Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since his debut but he posted a very good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 6 months ago. Cheekpieces back on Has to be taken seriously TFRHHHHH BHA82
17 MY FRIEND SEAN (IRE) (29) 0030-53 5 10-9
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kaffie
Stan Sheppard
Mr David Kellett Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Anthony Smiddy Plumbing World
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good, 3/1) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time Ought to be thereabouts.
TFRHHHII BHA81
18 SEREN Y TEIGR (IRE) (108) 0P5-026
5 10-7
Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Belle of The Lodge (IRE) Adam Wedge
Mr Gary Hopkins Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Michael Higgins Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good to soft) 108 days ago. Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA79
2023: WOT YOU WEARING (IRE) 6 10 9 Ben Jones 9-2 (Robert Stephens) 17 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 18
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 17. Hood worn by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 15. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 17. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 16.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Boston Joe (IRE), 7-1 Ballydangan (IRE), 10-1 The Cox Express (GB), 11-1 Speiriuil (IRE), 14-1 Stardhem (IRE), 16-1 My Friend Sean (IRE), 20-1 Despereaux (FR), Carved In Stone (GB), Jacksbar (GB), 25-1 Auba Me Yang (IRE), Hedera Park (IRE), Gavin (GB), Seren Y Teigr (IRE), 33-1 Captain Boudet (FR), 40-1 Palawan du Mazet (FR), 50-1 Sparkling Duke (IRE), That’s The Badger (IRE), 200-1 Commodore Miller (GB)
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EIGHTH RACE 4.05
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE UKRAINE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Pipe (16 wins from 112 runners, 14%) runs KINGSTON QUEEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (18 wins from 63 runners, 29%) runs CHOICE RUNNER FANCY THAT: D Pipe won this race in 2014 and 2019. The stable runs KINGSTON QUEEN today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: STINGINHISSTEP trained by Mrs S Gardner, Longdown, 91 miles.
CHOICE RUNNER hails from a yard with a solid record in bumpers and gets the nod in a race where the market may prove the best guide Jordans Cross and Kingston Queen are also of interest.
colours no horse age st lb
1 BADENTAGGART (IRE) (219) 3- 5 11-2
B g Doyen (IRE) - Rock Garden (IRE)
The Bonefish Bubble
Lorcan Williams
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Edmund Vaughan Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished well-beaten third of 4 in bumper overs C&D (soft) on NH debut in April and is likely to need more time. TFRHHIII BHA-
2 BERAGON (GB) (-)
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Got To Dream
Alison Mossop
4 11-2
Robert Dunne
Robert Stephens, Caldicot
Br Fittocks Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Zoffany gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including fair hurdle winner/fairly useful chaser Dreaming Blue, stays 3 1/4m. Dam 1 1/2m winner Likely a longer-term prospect TFRHHIII BHA-
3 CHOICE RUNNER (IRE) (-)
B g Well Chosen - Belsalsa (FR)
Mr Robert Kirkland
4 11-2
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Ned Morris The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW €95,000 3-y-o, Well Chosen gelding. Closely related to 2 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Mulcahys Hill, and half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Penn Lane Highly respected on debut TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 CONSTELLATION WALK (IRE) (-)
4 11-2
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Nova Stella (GER) Lorcan Murtagh
The Jago Family Partnership
Harry Fry, Corscombe
Br Ormond Bloodstock Ltd Grosvenor Sport
TIMEFORMVIEW£95,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Menaggio. Dam unraced, from useful German Flat family. Newcomers from yard often fancied. Wears hood. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 IT’S TOP (FR) (200) 1-
D
B g It’s Gino (GER) - Top Fun (FR)
Adam & Clare Signy
Br Patrick Boiteau & Mme Nathalie Boiteau
4 11-2
Gavin Sheehan
Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Oliver Signy Racing LLP
TIMEFORMVIEW It’s Gino gelding. Dam French 19f/2 1/2m hurdle winner Point bumper winner in April and yard had winner of a similar event at Cheltenham recently. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 JIMMY HURDSTROM (IRE) (179) 1
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Hakuna (IRE)
Tony Bloom
4 11-2
Stan Sheppard
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Don Commins Plumbing World
TIMEFORM VIEW€60,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Pumbaa and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Carcaci Castle Won sole start in points earlier this year and warrants respect on NH debut TFRHHHII BHA-
7 JORDANS CROSS (IRE) (220) 1-
B g Berkshire (IRE) - Mrs Jordan (IRE)
4 11-2
Ben Godfrey
The Steeple Chasers Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Brian Kiely Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW €8,000 3-y-o, £50,000 4-y-o, Berkshire gelding Dam bumper winner (stayed 23f) Won Irish point in March Yard has a good record in bumpers and he is worth monitoring in the market. Wears tongue strap. TFRHHHHI BHA-
1-2-3: 1.CHOICE RUNNER (IRE)
CROSS (IRE)
QUEEN (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
STINGINHISSTEP (GB) (-)
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Model Girl
Mr A Leach and Mr D V Gardner
5 11-2
Lucy Gardner
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br Wood Farm Stud Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW £11,000 3-y-o, Scorpion gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser who became ungenuine Spider’s Bite, and half-brother to chaser Model Cloud Yard isn’t known for bumper winners. TFRHIIII BHA-
9 KINGSTON QUEEN (IRE) (241)
1-
Gr f Kingston Hill - Competitive Affair (IRE)
4 10-9
Jack Tudor
The Kingstonians David Pipe, Wellington
Br Jimmy Lawler W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW
€40,000 3-y-o, £80,000 4-y-o, Kingston Hill filly. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 21f) Competitive Edge out of 2m hurdle winner Sanghasta Already successful in an Irish point and is a noteworthy newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-
10 PHILIPPA’S CHOICE (IRE) (200)
B f Mahler - Castleonthehill (IRE)
F-
4 10-9
Jonathan Burke
North Meets South Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Mr Edmond Roche Planned Office Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW €6,000 3-y-o, £20,000 4-y-o, Mahler filly Dam, fell sole start over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful maiden hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Celtic Cailin. Likely one for the longer term TFRHHIII BHA-
2023: ROCKING MAN (FR) 4 11 2 Sam Twiston-Davies 7-5 (Sam Thomas) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5, 7.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 3, 4, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Choice Runner (IRE), 9-2 Constellation Walk (IRE), 11-2 Jordans Cross (IRE), 6-1 Jimmy Hurdstrom (IRE), Kingston Queen (IRE), 10-1 It’s Top (FR), 33-1 Badentaggart (IRE), Beragon (GB), Philippa’s Choice (IRE), 50-1 Stinginhisstep (GB)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE SHUTTLE
Wednesday 6th November
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