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9 NASSALAM (FR) (18) 6300-41 C
Dream Well (FR) - Ramina (GER) (Shirocco (GER))
age
weight st-lbs
6 11-6
Caoilin Quinn (3) John and Yvonne Stone Gary Moore, Horsham
Br S.A.R.L. Genetique Obstacle
K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Reactedverypositivelytorefittedblinkerswhenanemphaticwinnerof thetrialover3mhere18daysago,beatingWayfinderby51/2lengthsbut value for more like double the margin. Stamina is an unknown over 6f further but he’s weighted to have a big say under a 4lb penalty TFR HHHHI BHA140
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.
A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
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FIRST RACE 4.30
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DUNRAVEN WINDOWS NOVICES’
HURDLE
Total prize fund £7700
RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (61 wins from 241 runners, 25%) runs THE BLUESMAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (4 wins from 43 runners, 9%) runs THE BLUESMAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIEUTENANT MAYNE trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
KDEUX SAINT FRAY seemed to find the step up in grade coming too soon in his development at Cheltenham in January and he’s well worth another chance back in appreciably calmer waters after a break. Lieutenant Maybe has been most disappointing since making a successful hurdling debut at Naas in November, so The Bluesman is considered the main threat.
1 KDEUX SAINT FRAY (FR) (90) 2-1116 D 5 11-12
B g Masked Marvel - Magic Saintfray (FR)
Les Bleus Fonces
Jonathan Burke
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Mme Catherine Savare geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhomadeasuccessfulstartunderRuleswhenrallyingtoleadagainclosehomebumperatAscotinNovemberandbarelycameoffthebridleas he also made a successful debut over hurdles at Catterick (19.3f, good). Struggled in Cheltenham Grade 2 latest but this is far more suitable TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 LIEUTENANT MAYNE (IRE) (41) 116-165 D 6 11-12
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Tudor Fashion (IRE)
McNeill Family & Stone Family
Gavin Sheehan
John McConnell, Ireland
Br Daryl Deacon Ultima Business Solutions
TIMEFORMVIEWDual bumper winner who completed a straightforward task in uncomplicated fashion on hurdles debut at Naas (18.9f) in November Folded tamely at Carlisle next time, however, and fared no better at Uttoxeter 3 months later. Enough to prove at present. TFRHHHII BHA122
3 THE BLUESMAN (FR) (154) 331-1 CD
B g Crillon (FR) - Firmini (FR)
Neil Smith & Alfie Smith
6 11-12
Harry Cobden
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Dr V Bernard Stoffel & Mr Vincent Leroy Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWStruck at the second time of asking in bumpers here last April and wasn’t any more than workmanlike in landing the odds on C&D hurdling debut 8 months on (had breathing op). Sure to improve TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 BARA TARA (GB) (2) 064
B g Kayf Tara - Mayasa (IRE)
5 11-5
Mr Mel Mathias Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mel Mathias Centre Great Ltd
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Last of 4 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Taunton (19f, good to firm) 2 days ago. NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA-
5 BERAGON (GB) (135) 0P
5 11-5
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Got To Dream Ciaran Gethings
Alison Mossop Robert Stephens, Caldicot
Br Fittocks Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Has offered little in course bumper and novice hurdle at Hereford
6 TONGAKNOXIE (IRE) (66) 040
Ch g Casamento (IRE) - Portlandica (IRE)
TFRHIIII BHA-
5 11-5
James Best
The England family Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Kevin Purfield Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on sole outing in bumpers but went backwards from hurdling debut when only eighth of 12 in maiden at Taunton (19f, soft) 66 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: SPRING GALE 7 11 6 Harry Cobden 5-2 (Henry Daly) 16 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Kdeux Saint Fray (FR), 9-4 The Bluesman (FR), 6-1 Lieutenant Mayne (IRE), 28-1 Tongaknoxie (IRE), 150-1 Beragon (GB)
1-2-3: 1.KDEUX SAINT FRAY (FR) 2.THE BLUESMAN (FR) 3.LIEUTENANT MAYNE (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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BF - Beaten Favourite D - Distance Winner U - Unseated r - Ran Out
B - Brought Down R - Refused F - Fell P - Pulled Up
C - Course Winner S - Slipped Up d - Disqualified
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SECOND RACE 5.05
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 2F 54YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SUN TRADE WINDOWS
HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
Total prize fund £8900
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): V Williams (15 wins from 105 runners, 14%) runs ENJOY YOUR LIFE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs GHOST HUNTER
WEIGHTWATCHER: FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD won off a handicap mark of 109, her rating is now down 9lb to 100. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MUSICAL SLAVE trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 76 miles.
MYTHE BRIDGE is very much built for chasing so it was unsurprising he showed improved form when chasing home a prolific winner on his debut in this sphere at Market Rasen (23.9f) 66 days ago Easily one of the least exposed, including at this sort of trip, he could be the way to go. Gats And Co boasts an excellent record here and is feared having scored over further on his latest outing Isle of Gold and Ghost Hunter are others worth a look
1 WELL DICK (IRE) (77) P1P-P1P 8 12-2
B g Well Chosen - Midnight Benefit (IRE)
Mr Malcolm Olden
Rex Dingle
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Gillian Browne Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWProfile is very much all or nothing, registering a second chase victory from 4lb higher mark at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) in January but rather predictably not in same form when pulled up at Bangor (29.6f) a month later Refitting of cheekpieces may help but he’s clearly a risky betting proposition. TFRHHHII BHA117
2
GATS
AND CO (GB) (36) F2-PP21 CD
B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Vineuil (FR)
Mr David Brace
Br Mr David Brace
10 12-2
Connor Brace
David Brace, Bridgend
TIMEFORMVIEW4-time course winner who confirmed more positive signs when cashing in off reduced mark in 9-runner handicap here (30.6f) 5 weeks ago, leading some way out and cruising clear Effective at shorter trips so possibilities for all the handicapper has reacted TFRHHHHI BHA117
3 MUSICAL SLAVE (IRE) (33) 414414 D
B g Getaway (GER) - Inghwung
12 11-13
Harry Cobden
Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Simon Walford
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran who avoided serious mistakes when doubling his season tally under a well-judged ride in 5-runner handicap chase at Taunton (28.4f) in March. Not in same form when last of 4 at Exeter (30.7f) since but bounce back certainly not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA114
4 ENJOY YOUR LIFE (FR) (50) 3P-2P32
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Madoudal (FR)
8 11-11
Charlie Deutsch
Mrs J Young Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mr Hugues Rousseau Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Won a pair of handicap chases around 3m last winter and reappeared from 8 months off with an encouraging second here (19.5f) in November However, not much to shout about in 3 subsequent runs, finishing a hollow second at Wincanton last month. Others preferred at present. TFRHHIIIBHA112
5 GHOST HUNTER (IRE) (29) 0444-3r BF
6 11-4
B g Milan - Garlucy (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
Miss C. Shipp Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Terence Conroy BetVictor
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up only start in points and better signs in handicaps over hurdles posting a fair third at Ffos Las in May on final start for Warren Greatrex Off 1 months/had wind op prior to running out on chase debut for new yard at Southwell 4 weeks ago and cheekpieces/tongue tie now reached for. TFRHHHII BHA105
6 ISLE OF GOLD (IRE) (95) 204/U-42
7 11-4
B g Milan - Head For Heights (IRE) Ciaran Gethings
The Going For Gold Syndicate
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Hg Bloodstock Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden pointer who bettered low-key Rules debut when fourth in maiden hurdle here in March 2023. Very lightly raced since and got back on track sent chasing despite making hard work of things at Warwick (25.4f) in January. Cheekpieces retained but now he needs to build on that
7 STELLAR STREAM (IRE) (36) UP-0P2U D BF 8 11-4
B g Getaway (GER) - Gaelic River (IRE)
Ben Godfrey
Mrs Jane Slough Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
Br J. P. N. Parker
The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles/chase winner who ran well in refitted cheekpieces when runner-up in a C&D handicap in January. Things didn’t go ideally prior to unseating late on over marathon trip back here 5 weeks ago and he’s not one to write off back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA105
1-2-3: 1.MYTHE BRIDGE 2.GATS AND CO 3.ISLE OF GOLD (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Consuelita
All Stars Sports Racing
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mr Richard Busher Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEW Held form well to make the frame on first 3 starts this year and best not judged too harshly on recent efforts, faster conditions than she usually encounters probably not ideal at Exeter (24.2f) 33 days ago. Better anticipated with cheekpieces refitted TFRHHHII BHA100
9 MYTHE BRIDGE (GB) (66) 5/44-032 7 10-13
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Lago d’Oro Sam Twiston-Davies
Mrs S. M. Newell
Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Mrs S. M. Newell Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBig gelding who predictably showed more than he managed in a trio of hurdle runs when second of 6 in novices’ handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.9f) in February. Winner that day has well and truly boosted that form since and he’s one of the more interesting ones up in trip TFRHHHHHBHA100
2024: SILVER IN DISGUISE 10 11 5 Mr Edward Vaughan 15-2 (Tim Vaughan) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 3, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 8. Stewards Note:
WELL DICK: Following its run on 7/2/2025 it was reported that the horse may not have stayed the trip.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Gats And Co (GB), 11-2 Mythe Bridge (GB), 13-2 Ghost Hunter (IRE), 7-1 Musical Slave (IRE), 8-1 Isle of Gold (IRE), 17-2 Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE), 10-1 Well Dick (IRE), Stellar Stream (IRE), 16-1 Enjoy Your Life (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 6.05
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DUNRAVEN WINDOWS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
(GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £11700
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591. (Penalty Value £6178.77)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (19 wins from 162 runners, 12%) runs DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN & LE FAUVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (16 wins from 70 runners, 23%) runs DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN & LE FAUVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOWMORE trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 65 miles.
BALLYBREEZE got back to winning ways at Newbury last month and remains handily weighted on past exploits so is fancied to bag another C&D victory Doyouknowwhatimean rates a big threat though under a 7lb penalty for his own recent C&D success ahead of Bowmore.
colours no horse age st lb
1 BOWMORE (IRE) (41) 13F043 7 12-2
Br g Vadamos (FR) - Theola (IRE) David Bass
Mr Alan Halsall Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Swordlestown Little Merriebelle Stable LLC TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful start over fences at Tipperary (17.3f) in July but failed to kick on for Henry de Bromhead Not disgraced for new yard when a non-staying third of 4 in 23f handicap at Newcastle but needs to build on it now TFRHHHII BHA132
2 DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN (GB) (4) 3P4451 CD 8 11-1 (in 7lb ex)
B g Martaline - Knar Mardy
Mr Robert Kirkland
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Exors of the Late Michael Lysaght The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Came good at a similar stage last year and resumed winning ways in 6-runner handicap chase over C&D 4 days ago. Not taken lightly under a 7lb penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA110
3 BALLYBREEZE (GB) (34) F/U-0P31 CD
9 10-11
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Cottstown Gold (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr Kevin Price Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
Br Mrs Fiona Walker Solstice
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a reduced mark to land 6-runner handicap chase at Newbury (16.4f, good) 34 days ago. Back up 5lb but this C&D winner remains well treated. Player TFRHHHHH BHA113
4 LE FAUVE (FR) (5) 352-35P
Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Grenadines Island (FR)
Mrs Susan Carsberg
5 10-10
Charlie Todd
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBought for €105,000 after going down by a nose on hurdling debut in France but has disappointed after a promising third in Aintree listed event on yard debut Pulled up on his chasing bow at Plumpton 5 days ago too. TFRHHIII BHA112
2024: SAGEBURG COUNTY (IRE) 7 10 7 Paul O’Brien 7-2 (Warren Greatrex) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
LE FAUVE: Following its run on 20/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Ballybreeze (GB), 9-4 Doyouknowwhatimean (GB), 6-1 Le Fauve (FR), 13-2
Bowmore (IRE)
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ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BRACEYS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (61 wins from 241 runners, 25%) runs COURAGEOUS STRIKE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (4 wins from 43 runners, 9%) runs COURAGEOUS STRIKE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHANELLE NOIR trained by B Clarke, Corscombe, 80 miles.
COURAGEOUS STRIKE stuck on pretty well considering how freely he raced on his recent Ffos Las hurdling debut and is a confident selection to make it second time lucky with improvement on the cards. Smile Back and Wild Goose can battle it out for minor honours.
colours no horse age st lb
1 BALLYMENA BOY (IRE) (75) 2-4F
Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kells Hall (IRE)
On The Gallops 2
Br Mrs Assumpta O’Brien
6 11-4
Liam Harrison
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little when fourth in a 5-runner Stratford bumper on Rules debut in October and in process of faring no better when falling last on hurdles bow here (2m) in February. TFRHIIII BHA-
2 DESSIE HAZE (GB) (9) 0-040
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bella Haze
Mr P. Dando
Br Phillip C. and Mrs Kathryn M. Dando
7 11-4
Conor Ring
Phillip Dando, Peterston-Super-Ely
TIMEFORM VIEW First sign of ability when fourth of 10 over 17f at Exeter in March, but failed miserably to repeat that effort when down the field at Ffos Las last time TFRHHIII BHA91
3 HARKSMAN (GB) (77) 60
Br g Telescope (IRE) - Overthrow
F J Allen & Partners
5 11-4
James Best
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Richard Johnson FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from debut when beating only one home in 8-runner bumper at Kempton (16f, soft) 77 days ago, pulling hard. Makes hurdle bow. TFRHHIII BHA-
4
HOUSE
OF
HABSBURG
(GB) (47) 3-U0
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Swincombe Flame
Whites Property Limited
5 11-4
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br M. C. and Mrs Yeo Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEW£35,000 5-y-o, Order of St George gelding Twice-raced in points (every chance when falling on latest) and shaped like a stayer when down the field on last month’s 2m Warwick hurdle debut Probably one for later on TFRHHIII BHA-
5 WILD GOOSE (IRE) (19) 235 BF
5 11-4
B g Yeats (IRE) - Poppy Come Running (IRE) Ciaran Gethings
Mrs Marion Hudson Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br H. J. Fitzsimons & Smarden Thoroughbreds
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Promise when placed both starts in bumpers but looked a hard ride sent hurdling when finishing last of 5 on Plumpton hurdling debut, veering right and becoming unsteerable home turn. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 ALMEIRINDA (FR) (689) 42-
6 10-11
B m Masked Marvel - Altitude Oceane (FR) Charlie Deutsch
The Shantou Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br E.A.R.L Haras Du Camp Benard Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWWell held only outing on Flat in 2022 but showed fair form when in frame both starts over hurdles in 2023/24. Subsequent left Mathieu Pitart for €45,000 and has had a breathing operation ahead of UK/stable debut after 22 months off. Tongue strap retained. Market useful TFRHHHIIBHA-
7 CHANELLE NOIR (IRE) (35) 64
B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Shazzamataz (IRE)
Ben Clarke Racing Ltd
Br Anthony Smiddy
5 10-11
Rex Dingle
Ben Clarke, Corscombe
TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to stay well and has shaped in kind in a couple of bumpers. TFRHHIII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
SMILE BACK (IRE) (64) 1105
B m Workforce - Lady Leila (IRE)
5 10-11
Finn Lambert (3)
The Someday’s Here Racing Partnership Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Mr N. Reid Tori Global
TIMEFORMVIEW 30,000 Irish point winner who produced an impressive display when taking Carlisle bumper in December, galloping strongly Well held up in grade at Market Rasen next time and ran to only a modest level on Huntingdon hurdling debut. Drop in trip not sure to suit on that evidence TFRHHHIIBHA-
9 COURAGEOUS STRIKE (GB) (19) 2
4 10-10
Ch g National Defense - Mademoiselle Marie (FR) Harry Cobden Owners Group 142
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Sun Bloodstock SARL Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful on the Flat for Adrian Murray (stays 1 3/4m) and showed plenty to work on sent hurdling after 8 months off when second in 8-runner maiden at Ffos Las (20f) 19 days ago, racing freely but sticking on well Sure to improve and can go one better here TFRHHHHH BHA-
2024: ROARING LEGEND (FR) 4 10 5 Dylan Johnston 4-5 (Olly Murphy) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note:
WILD GOOSE: Following its run on 6/4/2025 it was reported that the horse became un-steerable late-on.
COURAGEOUS STRIKE: Following its run on 6/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Courageous Strike (GB), 9-2 Smile Back (IRE), 13-2 Almeirinda (FR), 8-1 Wild Goose (IRE), 25-1 Chanelle Noir (IRE), 28-1 House of Habsburg (GB), 66-1 Harksman (GB), 80-1 Dessie Haze (GB), 100-1 Ballymena Boy (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 7.05
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
BRACEYS
MAIDEN HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (61 wins from 241 runners, 25%) runs ROADSHOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs SURE TO PLEASE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROCKBEARE trained by Gordon Treacy, North Tawton, 114 miles.
The Venetia Williams stable is under a bit of a cloud at present, but KING OF RECORDS very much caught the eye when a promising second at Ludlow in February and gets the nod to go one better with further improvement forthcoming. Roadshow is clearly thought capable of appreciably better, while Amancio has good place claims if backing up his Newbury effort.
1
AMAZING CLENI (FR) (8) 4600
5 11-4
Gr g Balko (FR) - Cleni River (FR) Ciaran Gethings May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2 Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br S.C.E.A de La Metairie
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks one for handicaps over appreciably further.
2 GLANCE OF GLORY (GB)
(-)
B g Passing Glance - Tea Caddy
Sapphire Racing
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TFRHHIII BHA-
5 11-4
James Best
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br The Batsford Stud FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Teeceethree. Dam (c107/h105), 19f-25f chase winner) Market for clues. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 GOLDEN IDENTITY (GB) (196) 0/4-56
B g Kayf Tara - Hidden Identity (IRE)
Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell
6 11-4
David Noonan
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Paul Bowtell DragonBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort over hurdles (modest form) when 13 3/4 lengths fifth of 10 in maiden at Uttoxeter last May. Well beaten over C&D 5 months later, though TFRHHHII BHA-
4
KING
OF
RECORDS
(FR) (57) 43
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Super Woman (FR)
5 11-4
Charlie Deutsch
Mr G. Hannon Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br S.C.E.A. J.L.C. Et al Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 1m scorer on Flat in France in 2023. Changed hands for €62,000 and left hurdling debut form behind when third in 12-runner novice at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 57 days ago, running on Open to further improvement and holds leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 ROCKBEARE (IRE) (33) 03
B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Salsaparilla (FR)
6 11-4
Rex Dingle
Rathkenny Racing Syndicate Gordon Treacy, North Tawton
Br Mr John Blake
TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in bumper/Exeter maiden hurdle TFRHHIII BHA-
6 GILLYS LASS (GB) (-)
B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Legends Lass
7 10-11
Charlie Price (3)
Mr Robbie Llewellyn Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br N. A. Jackson
TIMEFORMVIEW Clovis Du Berlais mare Dam (c89/h73) 2m-21f chase winner Not bred to be much and looks best watched unless the market suggests otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 SURE TO PLEASE (GB) (69) 060
5 10-11
B m Malinas (GER) - Mays Dream Conor Ring Jones Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Yorton Farm Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Little to shout about in 3 bumpers and is probably one for low-grade handicaps later on over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
AMANCIO (GB) (34) P62
B g Sixties Icon - Estrellada
4 10-10
Harry Cobden
Powerhub Solutions Limited Faye Bramley, Lambourn
Br Rob Windridge
TIMEFORMVIEWFair handicapper on Flat (stays 10.5f) for Jack Channon and showed first form as a hurdler when second in 5-runner Newbury novice (16.3f, good) 34 days ago, albeit no match for winner First run for yard after leaving Barry Brennan. Harry Cobden booked TFRHHHII BHA100
9 ROADSHOW (IRE) (25) 3 BF
B g Galileo (IRE) - Acapulco (USA)
Old Gold Racing 27
Br Coolmore
4 10-10
Freddie Gingell
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful winner on Flat for Andre Fabre last summer Failed to meet expectations sent hurdling in a first-time tongue strap after 9 months off at Wincanton recently, though was in need of the experience and also said to have made a respiratory noise. Clearly thought capable of better TFRHHHHI BHA-
2024:(See Div 1)
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 8, 9.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
GOLDEN IDENTITY: Following its run on 11/10/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
KING OF RECORDS: Following its run on 27/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
ROADSHOW: Following its run on 31/3/2025 it was reported that the horse had a respiratory issue.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 King of Records (FR), 7-2 Roadshow (IRE), 11-2 Amancio (GB), 17-2 Glance of Glory (GB), 16-1 Gillys Lass (GB), 18-1 Golden Identity (GB), 33-1 Sure To Please (GB), 40-1 Amazing Cleni (FR), 50-1 Rockbeare (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 7.35
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE DUNRAVEN
BOWL “GRASSROOTS” OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£5000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2231, 2nd £1116, 3rd £558, 4th £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50) HC
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Lacey (13 wins from 71 runners, 18%) runs RED NIKA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P & M Bowen (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs CHILINLIKEAVILLAIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHILINLIKEAVILLAIN trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles. Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
DALAMOI has been mopping up in points this year and can continue the good work switched to a hunter. Pink Eyed Pedro also arrives in form from the pointing field and is the likely main threat given the doubts about how much ability Revels Hill retains.
(IRE)
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Witneses Daughter (IRE) Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt (7)
Mr Mickey Bowen Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
H Vale of Clettwr
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner for Dan Skelton in 2022 Also successful in a point in January but pulled up on Ffos Las hunter debut in February and has also failed to complete back in points since Something to prove TFRHHIII BHA116
2 DALAMOI (IRE) (13) 446-111 D
B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Dalamine (FR)
8 11-12
Mr Edward Vaughan (5)
Mr T. Vaughan Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
H Curre & Llangibby DragonBet
TIMEFORMVIEW Pretty useful chaser under Rules at his best and has racked up a hat-trick in points this year
The one to beat on hunter debut TFRHHHHH BHA119
3 GET BYE (IRE) (4) 2-P232P D
B g Getaway (GER) - Cappa Or (IRE)
Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell
H Tivyside
10 11-12
Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (7)
Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell, Chipping Norton
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser for Tom George earlier in career Consistent in points for current connections and also placed in hunters last twice, albeit the form is modest TFRHHHII BHA97
4 HEDGEHOPPER (GB) (6) 33P4P4
B g Fight Club (GER) - Little Miss Monty
Mrs S. M. Farr
H Glamorgan
9 11-12
Mr Frederick Philipson-Stow (7)
Mrs S. M. Farr, Rhondda
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer and no form under Rules. Tongue tied first time Outsider on hunter debut TFRHIIII BHA62
5 PINK EYED PEDRO (GB) (26) 021-512 CD
B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Poacher’s Paddy (IRE)
Mr David Brace
H Llangeinor Pentyrch
14 11-12
Mr James King
David Brace, Bridgend
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicap chaser for this yard who arrives fit from a win and second in points last month. Might be the chief threat to Dalamoi. TFRHHHHI BHA115
6 RED NIKA (FR) (37) 4-52433 D
Br g Denham Red (FR) - Nika Glitters (FR)
The Day Dreamers Partnership
H Ledbury
10 11-12
Mr Sean O’Connor (5)
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Plumbing World
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner and fair maiden chaser under Rules but has been struggling for form in handicaps lately, beaten 29 lengths when third at Huntingdon latest TFRHHHII BHA109
7 REVELS HILL (IRE) (41) 4323/P-4 D
B g Mahler - Chlolo Supreme (IRE)
The revels allsorts club
H Torrington Farmers
10 11-12
Mr Darren Andrews (3)
Mrs J. Boucher, Bideford
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful handicapper for Harry Fry in 2022/23 season but pulled up on sole outing last term and could only manage fourth in a point for new connections 6 weeks ago. Entitled to strip fitter for that first outing for over a year but it’s hard to
KEY Owner Breeding Hunt Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
2024: CASTLE DARAGH (IRE) 7 11 5 Mr Conal Kavanagh 33-1 (David Pipe) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5, 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8
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Dalamoi (IRE), 7-2 Revels Hill (IRE), 5-1 Pink Eyed Pedro (GB), 10-1 Chilinlikeavillain (IRE), 12-1 Red Nika (FR), 18-1 Get Bye (IRE), 100-1 Hedgehopper (GB)
TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE BRACEYS
MARES’ HANDICAP
Total prize fund £7700
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (61 wins from 241 runners, 25%) runs DANCINGONTHEEDGE & FLORENCETHEMACHINE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (10 wins from 35 runners, 29%) runs JAKANA
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALL INN HAND trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.
DANCINGONTHEEDGE was in good form last summer and she may be able to make a winning return now reunited with Harry Cobden. All Inn Hand looks a big threat if first-time headgear has a positive impact, while Sweet Magic has the form to win this if she can prove herself as effective over the longer trip
B m Malinas (GER) - Present Attraction (IRE) Jay Tidball (5)
John White & Anne Underhill
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Rathbarry Stud Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner this time last year Returned after a break when well held by a thriving sort when second of 3 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Could have a say back down in grade in first-time cheekpieces TFRHHHHI BHA117
2 JAKANA (IRE) (34) 321150
Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Golden Firth (IRE)
6 11-5
Jonathan Burke
Mr C. B. Brookes Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Juliet Brown Dunraven Group of Companies
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded maiden/novice wins around 2 1/2m in December/January but hasn’t looked the most straightforward since, not for the first time showing signs of attitude when well beaten (in first time cheekpieces) at Newbury last month. One to treat with caution. TFRHHHII BHA108
3
SWEET MAGIC
(IRE) (63) 0/F-0252
B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Garraidubh (IRE)
7 10-13
Liam Harrison
Fwittery Racing Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Thistletown Stud Providence Global
TIMEFORMVIEWStill a maiden but ran right up to her best when 5 lengths second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, heavy) in February, finding only a less exposed sort too strong Up to playing her part if she can prove as effective over this longer trip TFRHHHII BHA102
4 ALL INN HAND (GB) (20) 530402
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Handmaid
The Burling Family & Associates
Br The Burling Family Ltd
5 10-11
Shane Fenelon (5)
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
The Burling Family Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to form over an inadequate trip/under an inexperienced rider when rallying to finish fourth at Warwick (19f) in January. Disappointed on handicap debut but step in the right direction when runner-up over C&D, though didn’t travel fluently Claims if cheekpieces do the trick. TFRHHHHIBHA100
5 NORTHERN SYMPHONIE (GB) (15) 0-00501 5 10-9
B m Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie
Talking Horses
Br R. J. & S. A. Carter
Sam Twiston-Davies
Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
TIMEFORMVIEW Career best when winning 5-runner novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.6f) 15 days ago, benefiting from both the longer trip and better ground on that occasion Further step up in trip could unlock further improvement TFRHHHII BHA98
6 DANCINGONTHEEDGE (FR) (228) 4-51243 8 10-8
B m Kapgarde (FR) - Solarize (FR)
Old Gold Racing 4
Harry Cobden
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Guy Pariente Holding SPRL Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWSmooth-travelling type was off the mark over hurdles at Newton Abbot in July and was last seen finishing a promising third on chase debut at the same venue in September Reunites with Harry Cobden back over hurdles and would have solid claims if ready to roll after a 7-month absence. TFRHHHHHBHA97
7 BRIGHT SUNBIRD (IRE) (13) 0-63P35 10 10-3
B m Milan - Mrs Marples (IRE) James Best
Moorland Racing and Mark Hammond
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br J. F. Mernagh Moorland Racing & Mark Hammond
TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to fully fire in 4-race campaign last year for Rebecca Menzies and had run of the race when below form on stable debut earlier this month. Improvement needed. TFRHHIII BHA92
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