FIRST RACE 1.22
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE WASDELL GROUP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (62 wins from 246 runners, 25%) runs FASOL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 19 runners, 32%) runs KARONACHO & LITTLE LEDGEND FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs FASOL today.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: CALL ME LEGEND trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 76 miles.
FRONTIER PRINCE conceded first run when just failing to make a winning hurdles debut at Uttoxeter and can find the required improvement to beat Fasol, who sets the standard under a penalty. Louis Veron is a newcomer to note for the Skeltons.
colours no horse age st lb
1 FASOL (GB) (167) 220123- D
B g Galileo (IRE) - Silasol (IRE)
6 11-7
Harry Cobden
Mr P. J. Vogt and Mr Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Wertheimer et Frere Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful winning stayer on the Flat in France. Deservedly opened hurdles account at Taunton in March. Ended season with good third in Sandown handicap and looks the one to beat on return. TFRHHHHI BHA116
2 CALL ME LEGEND (IRE) (183) P/531-
B g Milan - Morning Legend (IRE)
House Family Partnership
5 11-0
Micheal Nolan
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Mr Michael Dillon Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced in points, with one placing to show from it, but justified favouritism in a weak bumper at Newton Abbot in April. Off 6 months Makes hurdles debut TFRHHHII BHA-
3 GETAWAY SAM (IRE) (303) 5-
B g Getaway (GER) - Newrath Dancer (IRE)
5 11-0
Richard Patrick
Mrs Jan Johnson Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br P. Cluskey & S. Fanning
The Towers Hotel & Spa
TIMEFORMVIEWGreen when fifth of 11 in bumper at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft, 9/2) on NH debut Off 10 months Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Nigel Twiston-Davies. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 HARRY BRIGHT (IRE) (202) 6564-
B g Milan - Rock Chick Supremo (IRE)
The Nigel Jones & Roy Ovel Syndicate
5 11-0
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr Nick Skelton & Ms Judy Craymer The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes TIMEFORM VIEW Made little impact in a brace of bumpers and never a threat both starts over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 JAJA JIMMY (GB) (203) 635-
5 11-0
B g Linda’s Lad - Jaja de Jau Gavin Sheehan
The Jimmy Syndicate Jo Davis, East Garston
Br Mrs S. L. Brimble Equissistant Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers.
6 KARONACHO (FR) (208) 26-
TFRHHIII BHA-
5 11-0
Gr g Saint des Saints (FR) - Usted Me Cara (FR) Sean Bowen
Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Magalen O. Bryant Cedar Invest Limited, Betano
TIMEFORM VIEW €200,000 purchase who produced a promising first effort when second of 11 at Uttoxeter bumper in November Disappointed at Chepstow 4 months later but still early days TFRHHHII BHA-
7 KAVIAR WOOD (FR) (167) PP2334- 5 11-0
Ch g Nom de d’La (FR) - Tulipe des Sacart (FR) Adam Wedge
Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Bertwood Stables & Mr Jean Bedu
TIMEFORM VIEW £5,000 5-y-o, Nom De D’la gelding Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser who became ungenuine (stayed 2 3/4m) New Entic. Maiden pointer, fourth last time (Apr 2025) TFRHIIII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
LITTLE LEDGEND (IRE) (176) 4/320-
B g Yeats (IRE) - Nicat’s Benefit (IRE)
Gracehill UK & Partners
5 11-0
Lewis Stones (3)
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Thomas Keating Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form when placed in bumpers at Ascot and Wetherby, conceding first run on latter occasion. Given a considerate introduction to hurdling when seventh at Ffos Las in April and likely to improve TFRHHHII BHA-
9 MATTY’S GETAWAY (IRE) (306) PF1- 6 11-0
B g Getaway (GER) - Shadow Eile (IRE)
The Getaway Drivers
Tom Bellamy
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Sean Reilly Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 3-y-o, £60,000 5-y-o, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/chase winner Glen Cannel Won completed start in Irish points (Dec 2024). TFRHHHII BHA-
10 BOMBAY PETE (GB) (150) F-5
Gr g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Princesse Pauline (FR)
The Stepping Stones Syndicate
4 10-13
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Yorton Farm Stud Dodson and Horrell, Dreams & Wishes
TIMEFORMVIEW Held in third when falling at the last on point debut in February. Fifth of 10 in bumper (18/1) at Worcester (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 150 days ago. Makes hurdles debut TFRHIIII BHA-
11 FRONTIER PRINCE
(GB) (160) 2310-2 D
B or Br g Frontiersman - Scorpion Princess (IRE)
Mr J. N. Greenley
4 10-13
Jonathan Burke
Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr J Greenley BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in bumpers at Ludlow and Wincanton before coming good at Kempton (soft) in February. Shaped promisingly sent over hurdles when just failing at Uttoxeter in May and likely to go one better soon. TFRHHHHH BHA-
12 LOUIS VERON (FR) (-) 4 10-13
B g Karaktar (IRE) - Uneeklida (FR) Harry Skelton
Bryan Drew Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br M. Contignon & Mme N. Contignon The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEW £72,000 3-y-o, Karaktar gelding. Half-brother to French chasers Extra Lida and Happyboum Lida Dam unraced half-sister to useful French hurdler/chaser (17f-23f winner) Rhialco Newcomer to note TFRHHHII BHA-
13 RAPID MISSION (GB) (8) 5600-
B g Frankel - Midnight Crossing (IRE)
4 10-13
Callum Pritchard (5)
Mrs Kate Kenyon Syd Hosie, Sherborne
Br Pursuit of Success LLC
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 12.5f) but showed little in 4 starts over hurdles last term TFRHIIII BHA87
14 TREAD CAREFULLY (IRE) (195) 2- 4 10-13
B g Affinisea (IRE) - Myakoda (FR)
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr R. Tredwin Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Ms Salome Brennan Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW€50,000 Affinisea gelding Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdlers in France Dancing Roque and Fleur de La Roque. 13/2, shaped like a stayer when second of 13 in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut TFRHHHII BHA-
15 UNJEU ROYAL (FR) (188) 1P- D
4 10-13
B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Une Voix Royale (FR) Stan Sheppard
Plumbing World Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Scea de La Petite Garde Plumbing World
TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Southwell (soft) in February. That form is nothing special and shaped as if amiss in Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April. TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: BEN SOLO (IRE) 5 11 0 Ben Jones 9-2 (Rebecca Curtis) 12 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 15 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note:
UNJEU ROYAL: Following its run on 5/4/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its action.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Frontier Prince (GB), 4-1 Fasol (GB), 10-1 Louis Veron (FR), 12-1 Karonacho (FR), Tread Carefully (IRE), 14-1 Call Me Legend (IRE), Matty’s Getaway (IRE), 16-1 Little Ledgend (IRE), Unjeu Royal (FR), 40-1 Getaway Sam (IRE), Harry Bright (IRE), 66-1 Jaja Jimmy (GB), Kaviar Wood (FR), Bombay Pete (GB), 150-1 Rapid Mission (GB)
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SECOND RACE 1.57
HURDLE
RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (19 wins from 163 runners, 12%) runs ALBIE LITTLEWOOD & BLUE CARPET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 19 runners, 32%) runs KENZOKO LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARCADIAN STAR trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 131 miles.
An open-looking maiden. DOCTORS HILL was bought for €125,000 after finishing runner-up in a Bellewstown bumper back in the spring and given the form hasn’t worked out too badly, he could be up to going one better now hurdling for his new stable.Tashan landed a pair of junior events last season and can continue on an upward trajectory, while Kop Land impressed with the way he went through the race in his sole bumper and seems sure to do better now jumping
1
ALBIE LITTLEWOOD (IRE) (710)
B g Ocovango - Talktothetail (IRE)
0/- 6 11-0
Tristan Durrell (3)
Mr Nick Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs Noelle King The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes TIMEFORMVIEWOcovangogelding.Half-brothertosmarthurdlerRoksanaandbumperwinner/usefulhurdlerRobinRoe.Dam(c104/h104)bumper/3mchasewinner Shaped much better than the bare result in a C&D bumper in October 2023, but has been off since and Harry Skelton prefers Blue Carpet. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 BIG JIM SILVER (GB) (-)
5 11-0
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Silver Kate (IRE) Stan Sheppard
Exors of the Late Mr David M Richards Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br D. M. Richards
TIMEFORMVIEWScorpion gelding Half-brother to useful hurdler Kateson and fair hurdler Fair Kate Dam (c136/h136) 2 1/2m-3 1/4m hurdle/chase winner Bred more for stamina than speed and probably one for longer trips later on in all likelihood TFRHHHII BHA-
3 BLUE CARPET (GB)
(225) 134-
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Yolaine (FR)
Mr & Mrs Ben Houghton
5 11-0
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Yorton Farm Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWDid well under the circumstances when landing a Carlise bumper on debut last autumn, coming from the rear in a steadily-run race Matched rather than bettered than form both starts since but is bred to make an above-average jumper TFRHHHII BHA-
4 DILIGENT MILITIA
(FR) (363) 1-
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Tangaspeed (FR)
Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton
6 11-0
James Davies
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Mme Laurence Gagneux DragonBet
TIMEFORMVIEW €195,000 buy after winning sole start in Irish points (Oct 2024) and is a half-brother to numerous winners, including useful hurdler Authorised Speed and French hurdler Speedy Speed, so warrants respect ahead of this switch to Rules. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 DOCTORS HILL (GB)
(181) 432-
Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Countess Comet (IRE)
House Family Partnership
5 11-0
Micheal Nolan
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Mill Farm Stud Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge
TIMEFORMVIEWDoctor Dino gelding who reached the frame in 2 points and made an encouraging start under Rules when second of 7 in bumper at Bellewstown (17.2f, good) in May. Subsequently sold out of Mrs Caroline McCaldin’s yard for €125,000 and is an interesting hurdling debutant. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 HIGH TEA (IRE) (176) 53/0F14-
B g Mount Nelson - Thanks For Tea (IRE)
6 11-0
Tom Bellamy Park View Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Edmond Kent Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW€30,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding Dam, fairly useful 19f-3m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3 1/4m), sister to fair hurdle winner/chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Teochew Points winner at the fifth attempt who showed plenty to work on when fourth of 13 in a Ffos Las maiden (15.8f) in April. Should improve TFRHHHII BHA-
7 KENZOKO (FR) (176) 00- 5 11-0
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Chakina (FR)
Sean Bowen
Mr Adrian Butler Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mme Karine Perreau Betano
TIMEFORMVIEW Unplaced sole start in Irish points (Apr 2024) and didn’t show much on Rules debut at Ffos Las in the spring Probably one for later on TFRHHIII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.DOCTORS HILL 2.TASHAN 3.KOP LAND (FR)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
KOP LAND (FR) (267) 5-
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Sissi Land (FR)
Walters Plant Hire Ltd
Br M. Collet, J. Collet & M. Collet
5 11-0
Dylan Johnston (3)
Sam Thomas, Cardiff
TIMEFORMVIEWClosely related to useful hurdler/chaser Earlofthecotswolds, and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chase winner Good Risk At All. Travelled better than most when fifth of 12 in a Wincanton bumper on debut in January and seems sure to do better now jumping. Hooded. TFRHHHHI BHA-
9 OSTERBERG (IRE) (25) 063-0
B g Idaho (IRE) - Seana Ghael (IRE)
Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 15
5 11-0
James Best
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Malachy Travers FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Little form in bumpers and was well held sent hurdling at Worcester last month. TFRHIIII BHA-
10 ARCADIAN
STAR
(IRE) (246) 5-
B or Br g Mahler - Don’t Forsit (IRE)
4 10-13
Charlie Hammond
Oakman Racing Syndicate Five Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Mr Jonathan Deacon Science Supplements
TIMEFORMVIEW€28,0003-y-o,Mahler gelding Damunraced half-sistertosmartchaser (stayed3m)GlenForsa(byMahler) Shapedwithpromise amidstgreennesswhen sixth of 12 in a steadily-run bumper at Huntingdon on debut in February and should do better, especially now switching to obstacles (imposing sort). TFRHHHII BHA-
11 GIGILOU (FR) (24) 60
B g Racinger (FR) - Stoa (IRE)
4 10-13
Bryan Carver
Mr N. J. Hawke Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Jean-Louis Dehez & Gisele Dehez Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown much in a bumper/maiden hurdle to date TFRHIIII BHA-
12 GRAND CONQUEROR (IRE) (152) 3-F
4 10-13
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Liss Na Siog (IRE) Conor O’Farrell
Colony Stables,Williams, Dicks, Bunch Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Robert B. Hodgins Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW €20,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Shir I Dont Know Placed on completed start in points, close second when fell 3 out last time (May 11). TFRHHHII BHA-
13 MASKED MAN (FR) (159) 1 4 10-13
B g Masked Marvel - Mangenie (FR) J. J. Slevin
Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br E.A.R.L. Haras Des Marronniers, D. Boin- The Sporting Life TIMEFORMVIEWMasked Marvel gelding Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdlers Batman Girac and Rajsalad. Dam French hurdler/chaser (winner around 2m). Successful pointer who is bred to make a useful jumper and has to be of interest on debut TFRHHHII BHA-
14 TASHAN (GB) (302) 211- D
4 10-13
B g Golden Horn - Tadpole Harry Cobden
The High Altitude Partnership Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Br Willmo Bloodstock Hatherden Horse Transport TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive form in junior hurdles in late 2024, runner-up on debut for John Butler before going one better at Warwick. Defied a penalty in good style at Taunton on final start and can continue on the upgrade this season TFRHHHHI BHA113
15 UNCLE REMUS
(GB) (9) 5-4164 D
4 10-13
Br g Frontiersman - Sahalin Ciaran Gethings
Mr Mel Mathias Robert Stephens, Caldicot Br Mel Mathias Centre Great Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner at the third attempt but has been in need of the experience both starts over hurdles and will be of more interest in handicaps after this run. TFRHHIII BHA-
2024:(See Div 1)
Hood worn first time by No. 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 13.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 15
HIGH TEA: Following its run on 17/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung badly left in home straight.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Tashan (GB), 13-2 Blue Carpet (GB), 7-1 Kop Land (FR), 15-2 Doctors Hill (GB), 17-2 High Tea (IRE), 9-1 Masked Man (FR), 12-1 Diligent Militia (FR), 18-1 Arcadian Star (IRE), 22-1 Grand Conqueror (IRE), 25-1 Big Jim Silver (GB), 28-1 Albie Littlewood (IRE), 33-1 Kenzoko (FR), 80-1 Uncle Remus (GB), 150-1 Osterberg (IRE), 200-1 Gigilou (FR)
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THIRD RACE 2.32
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 98YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE STEVE AND SCOTT HALF CENTURIES MARES’ HANDICAP
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (19 wins from 163 runners, 12%) runs THEONEWEDREAMOF TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs THEONEWEDREAMOF LONGEST TRAVELLER: KOSASIEMPRE trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 131 miles.
An interesting mares’ handicap chase with the market likely to prove informative in assessing a host on their respective seasonal returns With that in mind, SOMESPRING SPECIAL marked herself out as one to be interested in when third at Fontwell 18 days ago and earns the vote. LahinchWave hinted at better to come herself as a chaser when fourth at Worcester recently and has to be respected. Likeable 8-y-o Minniemum andTheonewedreamof complete the shortlist
SPECIAL (IRE) 2.LAHINCH WAVE (IRE) 3.MINNIEMUM
1 MINNIEMUM (GB) (176) 632121- 8 12-0
B m Telescope (IRE) - Mighty Minnie
Sam Twiston-Davies
Strachan Corbett Salwey Griffith Graham Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br R. Johnson Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodformoverhurdlesaroundtheturnoftheyearandshetookherformupanotchoverfencesthereafterfinishingrunner-upeithersideofvictories at Exeter and latterly Cheltenham (25.2f) in April. Likeable type who commands respect on this return from 6 months off. TFRHHHHI BHA119
2 SOMESPRING SPECIAL (IRE) (18) 012-2F3
7 11-13
B m Westerner - Natural Spring Ben Jones
Yeo Racing Partnership Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br The Natural Spring Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful stable debut in a small-field at Wincanton (20.1f) in March and in-the-frame on 3 of her 4 starts since, off 4 months/had wind surgery prior to finishing an encouraging third of 6 in handicap chase at Fontwell (19.5f) 18 days ago. That ought to have put her spot on ahead of this TFRHHHHH BHA118
3 SPRINGS A GIRL (IRE)
(25) 16124-2
6 11-12
B m Irish Wells (FR) - Flags Flying (IRE) Sean Bowen
A Grand Day Out
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Michael Ryan FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive over hurdles in 2024 and bright start after 8 months off when second of 4 on handicap chase debut at Worcester (16.5f) 25 days ago, keeping on well run-in Return to this longer trip could see her do better still TFRHHHII BHA117
4 LADY JAGO
(IRE) (86) 14-1243
Ch m Getaway (GER) - Clara Mc Cloud (IRE)
6 11-10
Theo Gillard
Mr Les Buckley Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br D. Condon
Special Piping Materials Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWTaken well to chasing, scoring 3 times (at up to 25.1f) this year and hard to knock consistency in defeat since, equipped with cheekpieces when third of 9 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f) 86 days ago. Changed hands for £10,000 thereafter and no reason why she won’t remain competitive. TFRHHHII BHA115
5 LAHINCH WAVE (IRE) (35) 13-4254 BF
B m Affinisea (IRE) - Ballymartintheatre (IRE)
Lynne & Angus Maclennan
Br Pat Canavan
7 11-8
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWWonamaidenhurdleondebutatWorcesterinSeptember2024andbetterformindefeatinhandicapsthissummer Underchangeoftactics,offeredsomethingto work on sent chasing when fourth of 7 in handicap at Worcester (23f) 5 weeks ago and strong suspicion there’s more to come in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA113
6 THEONEWEDREAMOF (IRE) (168) 551454- D 6 11-7
B m French Navy - Tepeleni
Only Here For The Beer
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br D. Drumgoole The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWVersatile, ex-Irish mare who resumed winning ways over fences at Punchestown (22f) in February. Didn’t quite scale same heights in trio of starts over fences/ hurdles thereafter during the spring for Gavin Cromwell but she’s joined another very good yard ahead of return Market can likely guide. TFRHHHII BHA112
7 KOSASIEMPRE (FR) (176) 312P43- 7 11-4
B m Masked Marvel - Cosavita (FR) Charlie Hammond
Ben turner racing partnership 2
Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Ecurie Biraben, D. Biraben & A. Biraben Science Supplements
TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerlastseasonandmadeasuccessfulchasedebutinhandicapatLeicester(22.7f,soft)inDecember Onlydisappointmentin4startsthereaftercame on testing ground and she ran well when third behind Minniemum at Cheltenham in April. Respected back down in trip/following wind op TFRHHHII BHA109
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 FANCY STUFF (IRE) (111) 5P-5234 D
8 10-3
Br m Presenting - Deep Supreme (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
Thirsty Thursday Syndicate Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
Br Mr K. D. Cotter JMC Surfacing Contractors
TIMEFORMVIEWDual chase winner last term (including over C&D) who posted easily her best effort since when second of 5 in mares ’ handicap chase at Stratford (19.5f) in May. However, she didn’t really fire either outing in June and expected to find a few too good now returning from a break. TFRHHIII BHA94 2024: SMILING GETAWAY 7 11 11 Jamie Brace 5-2 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Minniemum (GB), 11-2 Lahinch Wave (IRE), 6-1 Theonewedreamof (IRE), 7-1 Somespring Special (IRE), 15-2 Kosasiempre (FR), 8-1 Springs A Girl (IRE), 17-2 Lady Jago (IRE), 25-1 Fancy Stuff (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 3.12
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR TEN YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (LEG 6 OF THE STAYERS’ VETERANS’ CHASE SERIES)
Total prize fund £30000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (Penalty Value £15609)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (32 wins from 291 runners, 11%) runs ANNSAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runs TULLYBEG
WEIGHTWATCHER: COURTLAND won off a handicap mark of 142, his rating is now down 8lb to 134. LONGEST TRAVELLER: TULLYBEG trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
Neil Mulholland’s LORD ACCORD rates the pick of the weights on the back of his resurgent Cartmel second (form been franked) and is fancied to go one better at the chief expense of Dan Skelton’s returning Le Milos, who is building up a good record in veteran events. Courtland and Latenightpass can also have a say.
colours no horse age st lb
1 HANG IN THERE (IRE) (83) P0-4200
B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR)
Tim Syder & Andrew Gemmell
11 12-0
Gavin Sheehan
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Mr Daniel Furini Hatherden Horse Transport TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who arrives in decent nick without winning, seventh of 15 in Summer Plate at Market Rasen (21.4f, good) 83 days ago. Still likely to find a few too strong conceding weight all round TFRHHHII BHA147
2 LATENIGHTPASS (GB) (189) 0/03U20- D
B g Passing Glance - Latenightdip
Mrs P. A. Ellis
12 11-11
Miss Gina Andrews
Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Mrs Pippa Ellis Fresh Air
TIMEFORMVIEWSmart veteran chaser who posted an excellent second in the Cross Country at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Not at his best in Topham at Aintree following month but he merits respect on his seasonal return. Tongue tie added. TFRHHHII BHA144
3 LE MILOS (GB) (157) 31604-1 D
B g Shirocco (GER) - Banjaxed Girl
The Jolly Good Partnership
10 11-10
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form to go 2-3 in veterans company in 5-runner handicap chase at Fakenham (24.2f, good) in May. Up 3lb but not taken lightly after a break. TFRHHHHI BHA143
4 TULLYBEG (IRE) (42) P5U0U2 D
Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Verney Roe (IRE)
10 11-3
Sean Bowen
Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland
Br Eamonn Duggan Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track when second of 5 in conditions hurdle at Down Royal (24f, good to firm) 42 days ago. This Irish challenger needs to back it up reverted to fences. TFRHHHII BHA136
5 COURTLAND (IRE) (25) P10/-323 BF
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Media View (IRE)
10 11-1
James Bowen
Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Mrs Rosemary Ross Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored five time over fences (at up to 23f) last season and in good nick this term too, third of 9 in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, soft) 25 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts TFRHHHII BHA134
6 ANNSAM (GB) (124) 4P333-4 D
10 11-0
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bathwick Annie Adam Wedge
Mr W. Clifford Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Winless since 2023 and off since coming in a below-par fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, good) in June Others appeal more on this occasion
7 WILL CARVER (IRE) (46) 30P2-0P D
10 10-13
B g Califet (FR) - Rock Angel (IRE) Nico de Boinville
Owners Group 064 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Tom and Helen Burns
TIMEFORMVIEW Not the easiest to catch right and was tried in cheekpieces when pulled up in handicap chase at Cartmel (25.5f, good) 46 days ago. Needs a subsequent wind op to spark improvement TFRHHIII BHA132
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8 TORN AND FRAYED (FR) (258) 04/5160- D 11 10-9
B g Califet (FR) - Chic Et Zen (FR)
Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie
Br S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery
Sam Twiston-Davies
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Not always the most sure-footed but avoided mistakes when landing veterans’ event at Warwick last November Not in same form twice after and needs a big step forward after 8 months off. TFRHHIII BHA128
9 LORD ACCORD (IRE) (46) 23P-062 10 10-4
B g Yeats (IRE) - Cush Jewel (IRE)
Lynne & Angus Maclennan
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Br Olive Troy
TIMEFORMVIEWA useful hurdles/chase winner last autumn who looked back to his best when second of 9 in handicap chase at Cartmel (25.5f, good) 46 days ago. Winner has gone in again since so big shout off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA123
2024: COPPERHEAD 10 10 5 Freddie Gingell 5-1 (Joe Tizzard) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7, 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7. Stewards Note:
WILL CARVER: Following its run on 25/8/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Courtland (IRE), 4-1 Le Milos (GB), 5-1 Lord Accord (IRE), 10-1 Hang In There (IRE), 12-1 Torn And Frayed (FR), 14-1 Tullybeg (IRE), Will Carver (IRE), 25-1 Latenightpass (GB), 28-1 Annsam (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 3.43
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET PERSIAN WAR NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £80000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (Penalty Value £45560) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (19 wins from 163 runners, 12%) runs MONEYGARROW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runs KAINSBOURG LONGEST TRAVELLER: KAINSBOURG trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
None of these can be ruled out in a fascinating Persian War but the vote goes to STICKTOTHEPLAN who improved a chunk with each of his four runs over hurdles in Ireland and can take another sizeable step forward here now with the in-form Olly Murphy team. Dan Skelton’s exciting recruit Moneygarrow could emerge as the main danger, although Queensbury Boy, Jack Hyde and Kilwaughter all need factoring in too.
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1 STICKTOTHEPLAN (FR) (73) 5-02121
B or Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Fulleren (FR)
5 11-5
Sean Bowen
Not One But Two Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Lieu Des Champs
Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWProven highly progressive in 2025 for Cormac Farrell, signing off with an emphatic victory in 2m Listed novice hurdle at Galway in July Hooded for first time Interesting prospect for his in-form new handler TFRHHHHH BHA135
2 KRAK (FR) (173) 3331- D
5 11-3
Ch g Muhtathir - Buttercup (FR) J. J. Slevin
Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Scea Haras De Tonnencourt The Sporting Life
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced last term for Stuart Crawford and signed off with a career-best success in 15-runner handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, soft) in April. This demands more but still enters calculations for his new stable TFRHHHII BHA130
3 JACK HYDE (IRE) (31) 43114-1
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ballinahow Tara (IRE)
7 11-0
Jonathan Burke
Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate Jack Hyde Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Noel McLoughlin Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Made into a fairly useful novice last season, scoring twice at Southwell, and he easily landed the odds in 2m novice at Newton Abbot on his return last month. One to consider TFRHHHII BHA123
4 KAINSBOURG (FR) (13) 243-141
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Ex Fan Des Sixties (FR)
5 11-0
James Bowen
Mr John P. McManus Gordon Elliott, Ireland
Br Mme Henri Devin, Francois Nicolle, Henri
Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott
TIMEFORMVIEW Irish raider advanced his form when making it 2-3 this season in 7-runner novice hurdle at Listowel (20f, good to soft) 13 days ago, always holding on Much respected for leading yard. TFRHHHII BHA132
5 KILWAUGHTER (IRE) (162) 16-3
B g Milan - Glory Days (GER)
5 11-0
Micheal Nolan
House Family Partnership Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Miss Jackie O’Flynn Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge
TIMEFORM VIEW
£120,000 acquisition following success in a Down Royal bumper last December and ran to a similarly useful level in similar company at Aintree and Punchestown after. This is no easy introduction to hurdling but he brings plenty of potential. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 MONEYGARROW
(IRE) (230) 1122- C 5 11-0
B g Shantou (USA) - Laren (GER)
Mr Stephen Bough
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWWon sole start in Irish points and powered clear in the manner of a useful prospect in bumper here last October. Similar form when second at Ascot and Kempton subsequently and he rates an exciting hurdling recruit for top stable TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 QUEENSBURY BOY (IRE) (161) 1/1/211-5 C D 6 11-0
Br g Doyen (IRE) - Queens Wild (IRE) Paul O’Brien
Mr David Maxwell Harry Derham, Newbury
Br R. Guiry The Fitzdares Club
TIMEFORMVIEW£130,000 purchase after Irish point victory. Showed smart winning form in bumpers and went 2-2 over hurdles at Newbury (20f) in March Came in a well-beaten fifth in
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8 LARAVIE (IRE) (83) 2-41111
6 10-7
B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Lohort Castle (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
Laravie Partnership James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mrs Caitriona Cronin Beame Racing Welfare
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish recruit has thrived for her current yard and she completed a four-timer in 6-runner novice hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) in July, always holding on Not dismissed despite the step up in grade. TFRHHHII BHA121
2024: FLYING FORTUNE (IRE) 5 10 7 James Bowen 2-1 (Peter & Michael Bowen) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Queensbury Boy (IRE), 5-1 Moneygarrow (IRE), 11-2 Sticktotheplan (FR), 13-2 Jack Hyde (IRE), 10-1 Kilwaughter (IRE), 11-1 Krak (FR), 12-1 Laravie (IRE), 14-1 Kainsbourg (FR)
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SIXTH RACE 4.17
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE dragonbet.co.uk ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£18000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7511, 2nd £3757, 3rd £1877, 4th £940. (Penalty Value £9802.80)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (62 wins from 246 runners, 25%) runs WELCOM TO CARTRIES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (5 wins from 13 runners, 38%) runs ART OF DIPLOMACY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ART OF DIPLOMACY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.
The progress DOUBLE POWERFUL made last season was nothing short of remarkable and, judged on his fine third in a big handicap at the Aintree Grand National meeting during the spring, it’s unlikely that he has reached his ceiling just yet. He could prove a tough nut to crack if his jumping passes the test now switched to fences. Both ofWelcomTo Cartries’ appearances over fences have been in graded company and, along with Coco Mademoiselle, he is greatly respected at this level
1 ART OF DIPLOMACY (GB) (21) 211111
B g Archipenko (USA) - Rowlestone Express
James Bowen
Mr Bill Hawkins Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br G. E. Amey
TIMEFORMVIEWFantastic overall strike rate and has won his last 5 in this sphere, most recently landing the odds with minimum fuss in a match at Newton Abbot (21f, soft). Clearly in good order and merits respect, but he meets the majority of these on unfavourable terms. TFRHHHII BHA137
2 COCO MADEMOISELLE (IRE)
(14) 2U1-101 C D 7 11-5
B or Br m Doyen (IRE) - Towermore Lass (IRE)
Harry Skelton
Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs L. Mohammed The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning Irish pointer who has tasted success 6 times overall from 15 starts under Rules. Merely scraped home when odds on in a 3-runner Warwick novice chase (23f, good to soft) back from a break recently, but she’s better than that and she’s the one to beat on these terms. TFRHHHII BHA139
3
DOUBLE POWERFUL
(IRE) (188) 111233- 6 11-2
Ch g Ocovango - Cons Dream (IRE)
Equi ex Incertis Partners
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Con Collins Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWMade great strides over hurdles last term, winning first 4 starts of that campaign prior to a series of fine efforts in defeat, culminating in a third-placed finish in a valuable Aintree handicap (24.7f, good) Won’t need to improve much for the switch to fences in order to play a big part here. TFRHHHHH BHA134
4 KNIGHT OF ALLEN (FR) (203)
B g Masterstroke (USA) - Atacames (FR)
21/3331-
C
5 11-2
Ciaran Gethings Holt, Macnabb, Robinson & Jeffrey
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Br Bruno Vagne Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage 5-y-o who signed off last season by winning a Ffos Las novice hurdle (2 1/2m, good to soft) in March. Half-brother to the same connections’ useful chaser Galahad Quest and should have a future in this sphere, too. TFRHHIII BHA122
5 WELCOM TO CARTRIES (FR)
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Nasou (FR)
(203) 120/442-
D 7 11-2
Harry Cobden
Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br T. Eluard & G. Eluard Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful novice hurdler during 2023/24 and promising start in this sphere when fourth in a 5-runner Sandown Grade 2 last December Understandably struggled in Grade 1 company next time, but creditable second over hurdles when last seen in March and resumes in this sphere at a realistic level. TFRHHHHI BHA133
2024: DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE 6 11 6 Tom Bellamy 7-2 (Kim Bailey) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Hood worn by No. 3.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Coco Mademoiselle (IRE), 11-4 Welcom To Cartries (FR), 4-1 Double Powerful (IRE), 6-1 Art of Diplomacy (GB), 12-1 Knight of Allen (FR)
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SEVENTH RACE 4.55
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DAVID PIPE RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 2lb. 7 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (32 wins from 291 runners, 11%) runs THE MAGUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs JORAH & SUPREME YEATS
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: MURPHY’S MILAN & KINGSTON GENT trained by P Hobbs & J White, GOT A DREAM trained by Nicky Martin, all Minehead, 76 miles.
TheunexposedLUNDINOIRwillneedtoimproveonthebareformofhisdebutsuccessinaMarketRasen juvenile last season, but he can be expected to do just that now faced with a stiffer test on this handicap bow, armed with a handy 4-y-o weight allowance. Tom Lacey’s charge gets the nod ahead of another likely improver in Jorah, while Block Rockin Beats and Got A Dream are both feasibly treated judged on bumper exploits and C&D winnerThe Magus also enters calculations
1 SUPREME YEATS (IRE) (14) 2-22145 9 11-12
B g Yeats (IRE) - Supreme Bailerina (IRE)
Harry Atkins (7) The Old Stag Racing SY Partnership
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Pigeon Park Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever during the summer, shaping well when runner-up twice before landing a 23f Uttoxeter handicap in July However, he has come up short the last twice and is probably a shade too high in the weights for now. Harry Skelton prefers Jorah TFRHHIII BHA110
2 BLOCK ROCKIN BEATS (IRE) (177)
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Blond Lucy (IRE)
Saltare Equus Partners
Br Kieran Egan
1/12465- 6 11-12
Gavin Sheehan
Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Oliver Signy Racing Llp
TIMEFORMVIEWBright start under Rules in Cheltenham bumpers early last season, winning one before finishing second in Listed company. Pretty underwhelming over hurdles so far, but it’s still early days and mark for this handicap debut looks fair judged on his bumper exploits. TFRHHHII BHA110
3 GUCHEN
(FR) (177) 5233-
Gr g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Captur (FR)
Friends of Ebony Horse Club
Br Mr Georges Massa
5 11-12
Nathan Andrews (10)
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed all 3 starts at up to 2 1/2m in this sphere and it’s reasonable to anticipate some progress now that he goes down the handicap route. Still, it will take a pretty sizeable chunk of improvement in order for him to emerge on top here. TFRHHIII BHA110
4
ACTIVIST
(FR) (218) P16451- D
B g Iffraaj - Above The Clouds (FR)
Mrs L. Maclennan
6 11-12
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Dayton Investments Limited W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWStarted and ended last season on a winning note, signing off with a career-best Fontwell success (19f, good to soft) in a first-time visor during the spring Resumes on a 6lb, but he can evidently go well fresh and it would be no surprise to see this 6-y-o play a leading role TFRHHHII BHA110
5 MOON OVER CLYRO (GB) (25)
0/-23
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend
5 11-11
Liam Harrison
Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWNo show sole start for James Moffatt in a bumper back in April 2024 and while he has left that form well behind switched to hurdles for new yard this year, his mark for this handicap debut is no gift TFRHHIII BHA109
6 MURPHY’S MILAN (IRE) (203) 3/440-
B g Milan - Vic Chic (IRE)
6 11-10
Micheal Nolan
Mrs Judith Luff Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br J.R. Weston Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWPromise in an Exeter bumper and a couple of C&D maiden hurdles in 2024. Could finish only mid-field upped to 24.2f for his handicap debut at Newbury back from a break in March, but this drop back in trip is a good move and he’s not without hope Yard also represented by Kingston Gent TFRHHHII BHA108
7 RAZZLE DAZZLE BOY (IRE) (223) 236102- 5 11-10
B g Hillstar - Annamatopoeia (IRE)
The Pant Wilkin Partnership 002
Sean Bowen
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Richard Eustace DragonBet, Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form to get off the mark in his second handicap at Sandown (2m, soft) last December Well held here next time, but back on track when runner-up at Newbury when last seen in March and it’s likely that this stiffer test will be in his favour TFRHHHII BHA108
1-2-3: 1.LUNDI NOIR (FR) 2.JORAH (IRE) 3.BLOCK ROCKIN BEATS (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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LUNDI NOIR (FR) (234) 1- 4 11-10
Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Extra Noire (FR)
Plumbing World
Stan Sheppard
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Guy Cherel Plumbing World
TIMEFORMVIEWFetched €60,000 as a 3-y-o and while it probably wasn’t the strongest of juvenile events in which he made a winning debut at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) in February, he nevertheless looked above-average that day. This stiffer test will suit now handicapping and he’s of major interest TFRHHHHH BHA110
9 JHENTONG
ENKI (FR) (24) 54/5-F00 BF 6 11-7
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ulster Noire (FR)
Mrs Sophie Pauling
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who showed clear signs of ability in a handful of appearances in maiden hurdles for Paul Nolan However, signed off for that yard with a low-key display over fences and recent debut for new connections back hurdling at Uttoxeter was uninspiring Tongue strap refitted. TFRHIIII BHA105
10 THE MAGUS (IRE) (172) 5421- CD 5 11-7
B g Yeats (IRE) - Regents Dancer (IRE)
RED & BLACK MAGIC
Br R. Lynch
Conor Ring
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage 5-y-o who found some improvement when making a winning debut over this C&D on final run of last season, displaying a willing attitude in the process. 5lb rise fair and his best days are surely still ahead of him. TFRHHHII BHA105
11
KINGSTON GENT
(IRE) (168) 103552- 5 11-5
Gr g Kingston Hill - Lady Kasora (IRE)
The Ladies & Gents Syndicate
Sean Houlihan
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Mr Kevin Dowd Teresa Davis Sporting Artist
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of the second of his 2 starts between the flags and bettered previous efforts in this sphere when runner-up in a Fontwell handicap (21.8f, good) during the spring Each-way chance if fully tuned-up for this assignment. TFRHHHII BHA103
12
DIRTY DEN (GB) (120)
254-123
B g Dragon Dancer - Carmela Maria
5 11-4
Callum Pritchard (5)
Mrs Kate Kenyon Syd Hosie, Sherborne
Br T. C. Dawson
TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to his best when opening hurdles account at Worcester (2m, good to soft) in May and followed that with a couple of creditable efforts in defeat. Could have a say if this step up in trip works in his favour TFRHHHII BHA102
13 GOT
A DREAM
(IRE) (265) 510/466- 6 11-4
B g Getaway (GER) - Well Composed (IRE)
Bradley Partnership
Br Mr Eoghan Loughlin
James Bowen
Nicky Martin, Minehead
Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper winner who was limited to just 3 appearances in maiden/novice company last season, finishing a well-held sixth in a 7-runner Grade 2 at Haydock when last seen in January. Could be about to take a sizeable step forward now switched to handicap company TFRHHHII BHA102
14 JORAH (IRE) (35) 425 5 11-3
B g Milan - Miss Spent (IRE)
Harry Skelton
Cherry Knoll Farm & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed hurdles debut promise when second in a 9-runner Worcester maiden hurdle (2m, good) in June. Further progress wasn’t forthcoming over the same C&D on subsequent handicap bow, but this stiffer test may well help unlock some improvement TFRHHHHI BHA101
15 I AIN’T YOUR MATE (IRE) (237) 32/064- 5 11-3
B g Sea Moon - Revelate (IRE)
Adam Wedge
Mr Alan Rogers Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br J. Kennedy Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEWBought for £120,000 after placing in a couple of Irish points and appears to be gradually getting the hang of things in this sphere judged on his latest fourth of 14 in a 15.2f Wincanton maiden in February. Very much the type to improve now faced with a stiffer test on this handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA101
16 SHUIL CEOIL (IRE) (170) 554125- 7 11-3
Ch g Mount Nelson - Shuil Bob (IRE)
Conor O’Farrell
Mr R Flower Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Paddy Kennedy
TIMEFORMVIEWTook advantage of reduced mark when striking back in this sphere at Fontwell (21.8f, soft) in January. This drop back in trip should help having unsurprisingly failed to get home over 3m at Perth on final start of last season (raced freely). Entitled to come on for the run. TFRHHIII BHA101
17 SEE THE GREEN (GB) (22) 1463-6 4 11-2
B g Postponed (IRE) - Clarentine James Best
See The Green Partners Syd Hosie, Sherborne
Br Bluehills Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulontheFlatforOwen Burrowsandmadeasuccessfulstarttohishurdle careerinLudlowjuvenile(15.7f)lastNovember Backtothatlevelwhen third on handicap debut behind The Magus over this C&D during the spring, but well held both in this sphere and on the level since TFRHIIII BHA102
18 OLD BRIDGE (FR) (14) 44224P 4 11-2
Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Aki Anyasova (FR) Rian Corcoran (10) South West Rail Solutions Limited
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mrs P. Lafitte & Mr A. Edwards W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a handicap at Uttoxeter and Worcester novice (both at 2 1/2m) during the summer, but his form has dipped badly the last twice and yard saddles a more compelling candidate in Activist TFRHIIII BHA102
2024:NO
Hood worn by No. 12. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 18.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 16, 17. Stewards Note:
SHUIL CEOIL: Following its run on 23/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Lundi Noir (FR), 8-1 Jorah (IRE), 9-1 The Magus (IRE), 11-1 Activist (FR), 14-1 Block Rockin Beats (IRE), Murphy’s Milan (IRE), Got A Dream (IRE), 16-1 Razzle Dazzle Boy (IRE), Kingston Gent (IRE), I Ain’t Your Mate (IRE), 18-1 Dirty Den (GB), 20-1 Shuil Ceoil (IRE), 28-1 Guchen (FR), Moon Over Clyro (GB), 33-1 Supreme Yeats (IRE), 40-1 Jhentong Enki (FR), 50-1 Old Bridge (FR), 66-1 See The Green (GB)
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EIGHTH RACE 5.30
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS RACING SUPPORTING CHILDHOOD CANCER MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (32 wins from 291 runners, 11%) runs PRINCESS KERI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs LA BELLE ARGENTEE LONGEST TRAVELLER: VOLAKES trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 131 miles.
Very competitive but it could pay to take a chance on OLIVIA KATE who had some solid form in mares’ handicap company last season and should appreciate the return to a left-handed track Dan Skelton’s La Belle Argentee could be the improver tackling better ground for the first time on handicap debut, while Roaring Home made a winning reappearance last season and was back to her best when runner-up atWarwick in May. Handicap debutante Just HerType is another to note following wind surgery.
colours no horse age st lb
1 SWEET CARYLINE (GB) (156) 01423-1
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Mollasses
7 12-0
Brendan Powell
Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br The Glanvilles Stud Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWReliable type who landed a second success in mares ’ handicap hurdle when making all at Newton Abbot in May. Has performed well off a break previously and with few miles on the clock, she should give another good account on her return. TFRHHHII BHA104
2 JUST HER TYPE (IRE) (173) 22P52-
B m Pour Moi (IRE) - Enistar (IRE)
Mr C. Noell III
Br Mrs Darina Kelly
5 11-13
Nico de Boinville
Max Comley, Naunton
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upsolestartinPointsandonlynarrowlydeniedatAyr(20.4f,heavy)onRulesdebut.Bouncedbacktoformunderamorepositiverideinafirst-timetongue strap (retained) when a close second at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to firm) in April. Could improve in handicaps following wind surgery. TFRHHHHI BHA103
3 ROARING HOME (GB)
B m Jack Hobbs - Koolala (IRE)
(158) 1P45P-2
Joanna Wellesley & Nicola Turner
6 11-13
Sam Twiston-Davies
Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Marston Stud Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon on hurdles debut/return at Exeter (16.7f) this time last year Didn’t build on that immediately but got back on track following a breathing operation when runner-up at Warwick (21f) in May (form has taken a few knocks). Back over 2m and respected in her bid to make another winning reappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA103
4 LA BELLE ARGENTEE (FR)
(21) 4-2
4 11-11
Gr f Kapgarde (FR) - Cry For You (FR) Harry Skelton
Perfect 10 Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br S.C.E.A de La Perrigne Et al The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a good family but unable to justify support on debut at Wetherby in February (having needed the run) and only ran to a similar level when runner-up in a mares’ novice at Newton Abbot (following 7 months off) last month. In top hands and open to improvement now handicapping on better ground TFRHHHHI BHA102
5 VOLAKES (GB) (216) 335-
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Very Dashing
The Calvic Partnership
4 11-11
Charlie Hammond
Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Meon Valley Stud Science Supplements
TIMEFORMVIEWNathanielfillydidn’tprogressontheFlatforWilliamHaggasbuthasshownanaptitudeforhurdling,shapingbetterthanthebeatendistancewhenthirdoverC&D (heavy) on her qualifying run. Left poorly placed on her handicap debut at Sandown in March but will need to take a step forward here. TFRHHIII BHA102
6 SOPHIE POWER (FR) (176) P44P0- 4 11-8
Ch f Doctor Dino (FR) - Calling All Angels (FR) James Best Matt FitzGerald and The Songsters Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Henri Devin Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneronFlatinFranceandbesteffortinmaiden/novicecompanycamewhenfourthoverC&DinJanuary.Flyingtoohighinsubsequentstarts,forallsheshowed up well for a long way before finishing last in a premier handicap at Cheltenham in April. Back in calmer waters but will need to
7 CHELSEA ANNIE (IRE) (21) 00/-1F6 D 6 11-7
B m Mehmas (IRE) - Miss Sally (IRE)
Dajam Ltd
Br Helen Smith & Sally Mullen
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWCaused a shock when winning at 66/1 on hurdling debut at Worcester in June but well beaten in
to trailing a 6-runner field at Newton Abbot 3 weeks ago. Questions to
1-2-3:
KEY Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
JACKELINE (GB) (198) P51642- D
Ch m Jack Hobbs - Ballinlina
6 11-5
Daniel Sansom (3)
Mrs R. Jowett Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br P. Balding We Do Vans
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkinamares’handicapatHerefordinDecember SentforhometoosoonwhenfourthatHuntingdonandconfirmedthatpromisewhennarrowlydenied on return to Hereford (19.7f) in March, again not looking straightforward under pressure Capable but will need things to fall right on return TFRHHHII BHA95
9 CONNIEMAK (GB) (172) 300-
4 10-13
B f Jack Hobbs - Tara Mac Sean Bowen
Mrs Jane Batson Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Tim Vaughan DragonBet, Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWSolid effort on debut third over C&D (heavy) in January, runner-up a next time out winner Hasn’t built on that (well held on good to firm ground here in April) but Sean Bowen a positive jockey booking on handicap debut and she’s one to note for support TFRHHIII BHA90
10 OLIVIA KATE (GB) (240) 510235-
Gr m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Another Kate (IRE)
6 10-12
Stan Sheppard
Exors of the Late Mr David M Richards Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br D. M. Richards
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped better than the result at this course prior to winning at Ludlow (21.2f) in November Solid form when third at Wincanton but jumped left when midfield at Hereford (21.8f) in February. Will benefit from going left-handed again and 2m around this track could suit. Interesting contender TFRHHHHH BHA88
11 PRINCESS KERI (IRE) (157) 05513-4
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Burkes Lady (IRE)
5 10-2
Adam Wedge
IWEC Electrical Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Grangeclare Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWBred for chasing and has shown her best form over fences, winning a mares’ chase at Ffos Las (19.4f) in March. Below form since and will need to improve despite racing off a 5lb lower mark back over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA78
12 CHOSEN BAE (IRE) (29) 3P/001-0
B m Mount Nelson - Winding Bae (IRE)
6 10-2
Dylan Johnston (3)
Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Kedrah House Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinpointsandleftpreviousRulesformbehindwhennarrowlyprevailingonhandicapdebutatBangor(19.6f,heavy)inFebruary.Mayhaveneededtherun on better ground at Uttoxeter last month and should be closer to form with regular tongue tie refitted (races from 2lb out of the handicap) TFRHHHII BHA76
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Stewards Note:
CONNIEMAK: Following its run on 21/4/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped novicey throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 La Belle Argentee (FR), 11-2 Sweet Caryline (GB), Just Her Type (IRE), 13-2 Roaring Home (GB), 9-1 Jackeline (GB), 10-1 Olivia Kate (GB), 12-1 Chosen Bae (IRE), 20-1 Volakes (GB), 25-1 Conniemak (GB), 28-1 Princess Keri (IRE), 33-1 Sophie Power (FR), 40-1 Chelsea Annie (IRE)
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CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE SHUTTLE
Friday, 10 October 2025
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