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Welcome to Chepstow Racecourse. A very warm welcome to everyone joining us today at Chepstow Racecourse for Day 1 of our eagerly anticipated DragonBet Welsh Racing Festival. We’re thrilled to be back with the second year of the festival in its new branding and we’re looking forward to the start of what I’m sure promises to be a very exciting National Hunt season. As I’m sure you would have seen, due to the exceptionally dry summer we’ve had across the UK, we have switched the chases away from this meeting at Chepstow and they have been transferred to Worcester on Monday and Ffos Las on Wednesday next week. Our offering for this meeting will now be formed of Hurdle-only races, with two National Hunt bumpers as well. We wanted to thank trainers, owners and the racing community for their support of this required change and are extremely grateful, and proud to see such strong support of the hurdles races here this weekend, with very high declarations across the three days, including 96 declared runners for today’s card. I’d like to once again thank our headline sponsors DragonBet for their unwavering support of this meeting. In a difﬁcult time for bookmakers, with tax rises and affordability checks a constant battle, their generous partnership of this event is something which shows their honest intentions to drive ahead with their core values of supporting Welsh sport and in particular Welsh Racing. To James, David and the entire DragonBet team, thank you for continuing on this journey with us and we hope you enjoy the next three days as much as we do. With the re-scheduling of races, we now have two feature races as part of an ultra-competitive Day 1 Line-Up, with the Grade 2 Dragonbet Persian War Novices’ Hurdle taking centre stage, alongside the Dragonbet Welsh Champion Hurdle. Good luck to all connections with runners in those big races, with some really valuable prize money to be won across both races. There is plenty to enjoy throughout the day. Join us for the exclusive DragonBet Preview before racing, featuring some of racing’s leading voices, and soak up the festival atmosphere. After racing, enjoy a live performance from The Kiltrics, with our resident DJ keeping the party going between races. The festival action continues tomorrow with the Wasdell Group Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle, one of the highlights of the autumn jumping season and a race that has attracted a highly competitive entry. Sunday’s card also promises a fantastic afternoon of racing, with a number of competitive contests ensuring the DragonBet Welsh Racing Festival concludes in ﬁtting style. Thank you for choosing Chepstow Racecourse and coming to support the meeting. We hope you have the best day with us. Upcoming Feature Events: •

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Christmas Party Raceday – Saturday 5th December Get into the festive spirit with an exciting afternoon of jump racing and seasonal entertainment. With a lively Christmas atmosphere, festive food and drink, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate with friends, family or colleagues, it’s the perfect way to start the festive season at Chepstow. Coral Welsh Grand National – Monday 28th December Join us for the biggest raceday of the year in Wales, featuring the historic Coral Welsh Grand National, Wales’ most prestigious race and one of the great tests of stamina in the National Hunt calendar. Expect an unforgettable afternoon of thrilling jump racing and a fantastic festive atmosphere, taking place on its brand-new date for 2026, Bank Holiday Monday 28 December.

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Matthew Cosham (3) Ronald Harris, Chepstow Ron Harris Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest strike-rate (2-47) but has posted solid efforts in sprint handicaps here and at Ffos Las recently. Remains on a workable mark and ought to make his presence felt once again. TFR HHHHI BHA55

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A full range of bets available on all UK and Irish racing NEWMARKET Race 1 1.15 1 Carry The Flag (IRE) 2 Flann Sunna (IRE) 3 Marco Polo (IRE) 4 Minster Man (IRE) 5 Mussab (GB) 6 Never Enough (GB) 7 Perfect Strike (FR) 8 This Moment (IRE) 9 Armor Supreme (IRE) 10 Bint Archange (IRE) 11 Fast Track (IRE) 12 In The Black (GB) 13 Rogue Jewel (IRE)

5f 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0

Race 2 1.50 1 Celestia (GB) 2 Chasing Daylight (IRE) 3 Dark Issue (IRE) 4 Forest Berry (GB) 5 Golden Ring (IRE) 6 Greek Symphony (GB) 7 Lola de Valence (IRE) 8 Minkaas (IRE) 9 Miss Kodi (IRE) 10 Nuit d’Eclair (IRE) 11 Polyxena (IRE) 12 Sea Venture (IRE) 13 Siena Storm (GER) 14 Sweltering (GB) 15 Thuritha (GB) 16 Topaz (IRE)

7f 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2

Race 3 2.25 1 Holguin (GB) 2 Never So Brave (IRE) 3 Witness Stand (GB) 4 Time To Turn (GB) 5 Flora of Bermuda (IRE) 6 Pina Sonata (GB)

7f 9-5 9-5 9-5 9-3 9-2 9-2

Race 4 2.57 1 Dancing Destiny (IRE) 2 Exceptionally (USA) 3 Forbidden Fire (GB) 4 Haven (IRE) 5 Lex Victoria (IRE) 6 Musical Times (IRE) 7 Rogue Passion (IRE) 8 Scommessa Sicura (IRE)

1m 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2

Race 5 3.30 1m 4f 1 Archers Bay (IRE) 9-9 2 Decade of Time (GB) 9-6 3 Spyce (GB) 9-5 4 Into The Light (GB) 9-4 5 Study of Words (IRE) 9-3 6 Turty Tree (IRE) 9-2 7 Devil’s Peak (GB) 9-0 8 High Storm (GB) 8-9 9 Liberate (FR) 8-6 10 Lord d’Or (GER) 8-4 11 Kahin (IRE) 8-4 Race 6 4.10 6f 1 Dance In The Storm (GB) 9-3 2 Forty Years On (IRE) 9-3 3 Magic Basma (IRE) 9-3 4 Cherry Baker (GB) 9-2 5 Golden Palace (GB) 9-2 6 Hollywood Treasure (IRE) 9-2 7 Isle of Fernandez (GB) 9-2 8 Lady Youmzain (IRE) 9-2 9 Midnight Tango (GB) 9-2 10 Rogue Attraction (IRE) 9-2 11 Ruby’s Angel (IRE) 9-2 12 Sing The Blues (IRE) 9-2 13 The Prettiest Star (GB) 9-2 14 Zen Diva (GB) 9-2

Race 7 4.45 1m 2f 1 Francophone (GB) 9-5 2 Miss Wong (GB) 9-5 3 Naga (FR) 9-5 4 Noche Clasica (IRE) 9-5 5 Patagonia Girl (GB) 9-5 6 Snellen (IRE) 9-5 7 Legacy Link (GB) 9-4 8 Della Pace (GB) 9-1 9 Felicitas (GB) 9-1 10 Lizzana (IRE) 9-1 11 On Message (GB) 9-1 12 Pacific Mission (GB) 9-1 13 Previous (GB) 9-1 14 Rose Ghaiyyath (IRE) 9-1 15 Silver Lake (GB) 9-1 16 Song of The Clouds (IRE) 9-1 17 Touleen (GB) 9-1 Race 8 5.20 7f 1 Back To Me (IRE) 9-12 2 Majestic Dane (GB) 9-12 3 Waistcoat (GB) 9-11 4 Righthere Rightnow (FR) 9-11 5 George Wickham (IRE) 9-10 6 Commander of Life (IRE) 9-10 7 Lion of Mali (GB) 9-10 8 The Sweet Escape (GB) 9-8 9 Bintola (GB) 9-8 10 Expert Agent (GB) 9-7 11 Nanoscience (GB) 9-5 12 Mister Mojito (IRE) 9-4 13 Lunario (IRE) 9-4 14 Albemagic (GB) 9-1 15 Akabusi (GB) 9-0

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WHAT’S YOUR JOB TITLE, AND WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE AT THE RACECOURSE? My job title is Catering Operations Manager, and I oversee all food and beverage operations at Chepstow Racecourse. My role covers the day to day running of catering across the site, as well as planning and delivering race days and larger events. WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE YOU JOINED THE TEAM AT CHEPSTOW? Before joining the team at Chepstow, I worked in the events industry, where I gained experience across a wide range of events and roles – including providing entertainment for children’s parties! I also spent some time working in recruitment. WHICH DAY OF THE YEAR AT CHEPSTOW IS YOUR FAVOURITE DAY? Historically, I’d say Rum & Reggae/ Caribbean has always been my favourite day. I love the opportunity to get creative around the course and bring the theme to life, while still tying it in with racing. It’s a day where we can really have fun with the food, drink and overall atmosphere, and it’s great seeing the whole course come together to create something different for our customers.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE CHEPSTOW MEMORY, ON OR OFF THE TRACK? I think it has to be my starting day. It’s a day I always reﬂect back on. Which was 10 years ago this year! It was the start of my Racecourse journey, which has been incredible. WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE? Deﬁnitely the team. They have always been like family to me and I felt that from day one. Hence the favourite memory! WHAT’S YOUR LUCKY TIP WHEN TRYING TO PICK THE WINNERS? I am not exactly lucky! Colours, numbers or catchy names. I wouldn’t ask me for a winner though! WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO THE MOST OVER THE WINTER JUMPS SEASON? I’m really looking forward to seeing how the site develops from the summer into the winter jumps season. The change of season brings completely different layouts and themes, which I really enjoy. It gives us the opportunity to keep things fresh, be creative and create a different experience for our customers throughout the year.

Meet Martin Tedham, CEO of the Wasdell Group – Sponsors of the Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle Martin Tedham can remember the day he became hooked on horse racing because it was around the time he was trying to wean himself off ffff cigarettes. Tedham is the chief executive of Wasdell Group, sponsors of the £75,000 Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle, the feature race on Day Two of The DragonBet Welsh Racing Festival, as well as the Wasdell Group Novices’ Hurdle on Day One and the Wasdell Group Open National Hunt Flat Race on Day Three. Martin is a huge racing fan as well as racehorse owner. He can tell you exactly when the sport really got its hooks into him because it was 15 years ago when he was trying to give up smoking. “I have a good friend up in Yorkshire called Steve Ryan who owns a few horses,” says Martin. “He took me to a few sales and I was just watching the horses in awe, and he said to me, ‘Why don’t you buy one?’ I didn’t know anything about horses! “This grey horse just came in; it went around and came back to us. I decided, I’ll buy this one. It was great horse; it was called High Cake. “I was told later the reason the horse came back to me was, that I had just stopped smoking at the time and I was eating a lot of Polo mints and it could smell the Polos on us. “Well, I bought that horse and gave it to Richard Fahey to train. His first words to me were, ‘This is the horse with the bad legs! What did your vet say? Has he checked the horse?’ “I had no idea but that horse went to Musselburgh and ran in the first race. It was 33/1 and it romped in! I put £100 on it, so who needs a vet!” Things have moved on since then and these days Martin’s connection with winners is based on more than a packet of mints. Since 2019, the Wasdell Group have been the main sponsors of Jonjo O’Neil Racing at Jackdaws Castle in the Cotswolds, where Martin owns a string of horses including Regal Blue and Monbeg Genius. His horse Sky Pirate (photographed) won at the Cheltenham Festival in 2021.

But his sponsorship interests also extend to Chepstow, where he has sponsored the Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle since 2020 alongside his sponsorship of one of the chase fences in the home straight and hoarding on the bottom bend. “The great thing is that Chepstow is very local for me,” says Martin, whose packaging company operate in the pharmaceutical industry. “I have found there to be a lot of real racing people at the course. I am Scottish, of course, but I have a soft spot for the Welsh and it is always a great time at the races. “This is the start of the jump season, the weather is changing, the colour of the leaves are changing, and the atmosphere and anticipation is certainly building. The trainers need wet weather for the jumps and hopefully it will arrive in time. “I am hoping to have a runner that day, but that is up to the trainer! We’ll have to see. It is up to Jonjo and the horses and he will let me know, that’s how it is!” But the Wasdell Group’s decision to lend their name to the feature race of the Jump Season Opener – a huge part of the Big Welsh Racing Weekend – is not just about a sentimental attachment to racing. For Martin, there are hard-headed business reasons to sponsor the race, too. “We do a lot of veterinary products which are sold all over the world for horses and other animals. “We have factories in Newcastle and Swindon. Exciting plans are under way to significantly increase the size of the Swindon facilities. If you get blood pressure tablets, Viagra or penicillin, you might be getting it from us, we send all over the world.” “Racing is a nice fit for that and a lot of people who work for me love the horses and gamble on them. So, the big thing for me is the employees in the company love the horses. “They are always asking for any tickets on a Saturday or on the phone asking if the horses have a chance this week. So, it works really well.”

FIRST RACE 1.22 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 16 YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE WASDELL GROUP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (22 wins from 202 runners, 11%) runs COOLTOBECARELESS & GOLIATH FLIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs COOLTOBECARELESS & GOLIATH FLIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: LADY BAM trained by T Ellis, Rugby, 93 miles. RACE SUMMARY COOLTOBECARLESS was value for extra when landing a Fakenham bumper in February prior to shaping much better than the distance beaten suggests in a Grade 2 at Aintree on final outing. He makes plenty of appeal now switching to hurdling, especially having run well at this meeting 12 months earlier and given that he’s in receipt of weight from the doubly penalised King’s Scholar, who does have a 10lb claimer on again. Herbies Sock, a point winner in April, has joined a respected yard. 1-2-3: 1.COOLTOBECARELESS (IRE) 2.KING’S SCHOLAR (IRE) 3.HERBIES SOCK (IRE) KEY colours

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KING’S SCHOLAR (IRE) (34) 4-112 D

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B g Awtaad (IRE) - Scholarly Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate KING S Br Scholarly Partnership

Tom Hutsby (10) Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Astute Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWBordering on useful up to 1 3/4m on Flat and showed the beneﬁt of his initial experience over hurdles when readily landing 2m maiden at Southwell in May. Made hard work of defying a penalty but ran well under this 10lb claimer when second to a useful rival at Stratford last month. The one to beat. TFRHHHHI BHA123

KIND INTENTION (GB) (140) 254/-1 D

B g Dartmouth - Ask Catkin (IRE) Mrs C. Antcliff Br Catherine Antcliff

11-7

Ben Poste Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame on 2 of his 3 outings in bumpers and overcame a 13-month absence to make a winning start to his career over hurdles in 2m Worcester maiden in May, just holding on. More needed under a penalty, however. TFRHHHII BHA-

COOLTOBECARELESS (IRE) (181) 1/210- D

B g Maxios - Honours Stride (IRE) Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Cool Br John Kingston

11-0

Harry Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWon sole outing in Irish points and conﬁrmed bumper debut promise with victory at Fakenham (2m) in February, looking value for a bit extra over the result. TFRHHHHH BHABetter than bare result in Grade 2 at Aintree on ﬁnal outing and very interesting hurdling debutant (had breathing operation).

NO HARD FEELINGS (IRE) (138) 0001-11

B g Pillar Coral - Getademon (IRE) Lost in the Summer Wine 2 Br Greg & Marie Rossiter

11-0

Gavin Sheehan Matt Sheppard, Ledbury Matt Sheppard

TIMEFORMVIEWLittle promise in a bumper/brace of bumpers maiden hurdles for John Josepth Hanlon. Left that yard for only £1,500 in January and, while he’s been successful on all 3 starts in points for current connections since, he looks best watched for a yard struggling for form so far in 2026/27. TFRHHIII BHA-

TELETIME (GB) (140) 60-0

B g Telescope (IRE) - Pass The Time Dajam Ltd Br Mike Burbidge

11-0

Richie McLernon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Has failed to make an impact in a bumper/pair of maiden hurdles.

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4 10-13

B g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Elly Flight (FR) Charlie Todd Mr & Mrs S & D Turner Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Patrick Boiteau The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEW€72,000 3-y-o, Goliath du Berlais gelding. Dam, 2 1/4m hurdle winner in France, half-sister to French hurdler (17f/2 1/4m winner) Magic Flight. Failed to meet market expectations when only ﬁfth of 7 in a Stratford bumper on debut back in March and seemingly the yard’s second string now sent hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-

HERBIES SOCK (IRE) (174) 31-

B g Tirwanako (FR) - Bethpage Black (IRE) Hft Forklifts Limited Br Seamus Larkin

4 10-13

Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope Galebreaker

TIMEFORM VIEW €28,000 3-y-o, Tirwanako gelding. Half-brother to fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner Jacobs Acre. Dam ran twice in bumpers. Has joined a respected NH yard after opening his account in points at the second attempt (Apr 2026). TFRHHHII BHA14

JUBILEE JACK (GB) (178) 006-

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B g Jack Hobbs - Black Kalarosa (IRE) Tabitha Worsley The Black Jacks Harriet Dickin, Midford Br NHRE Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten all 3 starts in bumpers last season. Has had a breathing operation ahead of this switch to hurdling in a ﬁrst-time hood. TFRHIIII BHA-

LADY BAM (IRE) (198) 613-

B m Getaway (GER) - Catwalk Babe (IRE) Accurite Racing Br Tom Radley

10-7

Jack Andrews Tom Ellis, Rugby Accurite Machinery

TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway mare who beat sole other ﬁnisher on her second outing in Irish points and made an encouraging start to her career under Rules when third of 8 in a heavy-ground bumper at Hexham back in March. Goes hurdling now but is possibly more one for longer tips later on. TFRHHIII BHA-

POETS PEARL (IRE) (13) 4-5

B f Poet’s Word (IRE) - Milan Lace (IRE) The Jo Cool Syndicate Br Hubert Doran

10-6

Paul O’Brien Harry Derham, Newbury OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWPoet’s Word filly who finished fourth in an Irish point and looked one for the longer term setting out under Rules in a hood when a well-held fifth in a weak mares’ maiden at Market Rasen just under a fortnight ago. TFRHHIII BHA2025: FRONTIER PRINCE 4 10 13 Jonathan Burke 3-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 15 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3, 8. Probable S.P’s: 5-4 King’s Scholar (IRE), 10-3 Cooltobecareless (IRE), 13-2 Herbies Sock (IRE), 8-1 Kind Intention (GB), 16-1 Goliath Flight (FR), 22-1 Lady Bam (IRE), 40-1 No Hard Feelings (IRE), 66-1 Poets Pearl (IRE), 250-1 Teletime (GB), Jubilee Jack (GB)

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SECOND RACE 1.57 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 16 YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE WASDELL GROUP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (22 wins from 202 runners, 11%) runs DUTCH CORNER & SHORT SELL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 15 runners, 53%) runs SAINT JEANNAIS LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHIRLEYNIGHTINGALE trained by T Ellis, Rugby, 93 miles. RACE SUMMARY

SAINT JEANNAIS again looked a fine prospect when winning on hurdling debut at Bangor in May. He gets the nod over well-related Dutch Corner, who’s steadily improving for his excellent yard.

1-2-3: 1.SAINT JEANNAIS (FR) 2.DUTCH CORNER (IRE) 3.HIVE RUNNER (IRE) KEY colours

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DUTCH CORNER (IRE) (167) 3/33216-

11-7

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lightning Breeze (IRE) Mr T. Crowe Br Patrick Keating

Harry Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to high-class hurdler Yorkhill. Suited by the switch to front-running tactics when off the mark in a Newton Abbot maiden. Didn’t have the rub of the green when sixth in competitive novice ﬁnal at Sandown in April. Likely to continue progressing given his pedigree/connections. TFRHHHHI BHA117

SAINT JEANNAIS (FR) (146) 14-1 D

B g Sumbal (IRE) - Miss Valcour (FR) Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate SaintJ Br Scea Neuville

11-7

Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Astute Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked more than useful when making a winning bumper debut at Worcester in October. Didn’t build on that in an Ascot bumper but was again very impressive sent hurdling at Bangor in May. Open to above-average improvement, which probably makes him the one to beat for a bang-in-form stable. TFRHHHHH BHA-

CHEAP SANDWICHES (IRE) (168) 3/2445-

11-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Fintara (IRE) Freddie Gordon Goodwin Racing Ltd Chris Gordon, Winchester Br J. Lenihan Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Third only start in Irish points. Went wrong in bumpers following a fair second on Rules debut. Didn’t show much TFRHHIII BHAwhen well-beaten ﬁfth of 12 on hurdles bow over C&D in April. Plenty to ﬁnd on reappearance.

SHARU (IRE) (80) 00-622

B g Sea Moon - Floramoss A Lowrie & S C Botham Br Ms Bernadette Farrell

11-0

Sean Houlihan Carroll Gray, Bridgwater Castle Homes (Chesterﬁeld) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability amid temperament when runner-up in pair of maidens for Henry de Bromhead this summer. Subsequently sold for £20,000 and hard to be conﬁdent he’ll ﬁnd the required improvement for new connections. TFRHHHII BHA107

SHORT SELL (IRE) (148) 31-0

11-0

B g Hillstar - Little Charlotte (FR) Charlie Todd Paul & Clare Rooney Dan Skelton, Alcester Br P. D. Hickey The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark in points at second attempt in March. Beaten 33 lengths in a Fontwell bumper on ﬁrst start for Dan Skelton in May. Looks the stable second string. TFRHHIII BHA-

HIVE RUNNER (IRE) (243) 1-

4 10-13

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Honey Come Home (IRE) Fairies At The Bottom of The Garden Ltd Br Jim Lanigan

Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope Galebreaker

4 10-13

TIMEFORM VIEW €16,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam, ran twice over hurdles, sister to useful hurdle winner (stayed 2 3/4m) Thebarrowman and half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 33f) Warrantor. Won sole start in points (Feb 2026). Will need to be above average to follow suit on Rules debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

LOOK DON’T STARE (GB) (181) 000-

B g Passing Glance - Rococo Style James Best The Rocky Horrors Harriet Dickin, Midford Br R. W. Russell SUITE3 Property, Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers and similar story on hurdling debut here (100/1) in April. Returns in ﬁrst-time hood. TFRHIIII BHA18

MORISSETTE (IRE) (35) 3325-34

B m Shantou (USA) - Great Alana (FR) One Too Many Syndicate Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe

10-7

Bryan Carver Dean Summersby, Kellacott

TIMEFORMVIEWDown the ﬁeld in a heavy-ground Gowran bumper on Rules debut. Placed Irish point starts prior to a creditable 6 3/4-length fourth on hurdling debut at Worcester (2m). That form is still some way off what the market principals have achieved, though. TFRHHHII BHA-

DETROIT BAY (GB) (226) 4P0-

B f Planteur (IRE) - Detroit Red Martin Hill and Partners Br Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill

10-6

Lorcan Williams Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t offered much on either start since her debut bumper fourth at Wincanton. Since left Jimmy Frost and likely an outsider second time up over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-

SHIRLEYNIGHTINGALE (IRE) (173) 04-

B f Walk In The Park (IRE) - Molly Round (IRE) The Shirleys Br Mr A. R. M. M. Kavanagh

10-6

Jack Andrews Tom Ellis, Rugby Castlebridge Risk Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in a couple of Irish maidens for Tom Dreaper last season. Others arrive with stronger form, though, and she may be a longer-term project for new yard. TFRHHIII BHA2025: (See Div 1) DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: LOOK DON’T STARE: Following its run on 11/4/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left up the home straight. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Saint Jeannais (FR), 3-1 Dutch Corner (IRE), 11-2 Hive Runner (IRE), 8-1 Sharu (IRE), 20-1 Cheap Sandwiches (IRE), 25-1 Morissette (IRE), 33-1 Short Sell (IRE), 40-1 Shirleynightingale (IRE), 66-1 Detroit Bay (GB), 100-1 Look Don’t Stare (GB)

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THIRD RACE 2.32 TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GOOD INTENTS MARQUEE HIRE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N & W Twiston-Davies (14 wins from 87 runners, 16%) runs LOCKER BOUM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 15 runners, 53%) runs LOCKER BOUM LONGEST TRAVELLER: SORGEAN trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 80 miles. RACE SUMMARY

SEVEN KITES made a pleasing start to his hurdling/Rules career when runner-up over C&D in March and is taken to go one better with improvement on the cards. Little Lady Rock raised her game on her first outing for her current yard when just failing under a penalty at Newton Abbot 3 weeks ago and is respected moving up in trip. Crossgales King folded as if amiss when last seen but is likely to pose a threat if back on song. 1-2-3: 1.SEVEN KITES (IRE) 2.LITTLE LADY ROCK (IRE) 3.CROSSGALES KING (IRE) KEY colours

Breeding

Owner

Breeder

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor

horse

age

st lb

CROSSGALES KING (IRE) (188) 544210-

11-0

B g Kingston Hill - Rock On Annie (IRE) Mrs Kate Kenyon Br Daniel Cronin

Ellis Collier (5) Syd Hosie, Sherborne Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWGained a deserved breakthrough success in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (3m) in March, always holding on. Possibly amiss when folding quite tamely at Newton Abbot the following month. Can bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA113

LITTLE LADY ROCK (IRE) (21) 222-013

B m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Our Polly (IRE) Miss Candida Crawford Br Mrs Barbara Beattie

11-0

Sean Bowen Nick Scholﬁeld, Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up on all 3 outings in bumpers for Ryan Potter and left hurdling debut form behind when winning 2 1/2m maiden at Market Rasen on second start for Shaun Lycett. Showed even better form in defeat setting out for this yard when just failing under a penalty at Newton Abbot 3 weeks ago. Up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA109

LOCKER BOUM (FR) (218) 4/14- D

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Toccata Vallis (FR) Mr D. Owens Br Mr Sebastien Chemin

11-0

Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

TIMEFORM VIEW £100,000 buy after easily winning second of 2 outings in points but didn’t see his race out for whatever reason when a well-held fourth in a Haydock bumper back in March. Upped markedly in trip for hurdling debut and should prove capable of better for in-form stable. TFRHHHII BHA-

SIMONSBERG (IRE) (250) 532-

Br g Tirwanako (FR) - Cool Bramble (IRE) Sue Howell Br Brenda Crean

11-0

Jack Tudor Christian Williams, Bridgend Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORMVIEWTirwanako gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2 3/4m) Sunshine Corner out of fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (winner up to 2 1/4m) Coolgreaney. Placed twice from 3 starts in Irish points, runner-up latest (Feb 2026). TFRHHHII BHA-

SEVEN KITES (IRE) (190) 12- D

4 10-10

B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Our Valentina (IRE) Fairies At The Bottom of The Garden Ltd Br Paddy Kennedy

Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope Galebreaker

4 10-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on sole outing in points and made an encouraging hurdling debut when second over C&D in early-April. Open to improvement. TFRHHHHH BHA-

ZEROUALI (GB) (14) 603

B g Top Trip - Lily Potts Ben Lund Racing Club Br C. J. Down

Shane Quinlan (3) Ben Lund, Bridgwater

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten on sole outing in bumpers and it has been very much the same story on both starts over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-

SORGEAN (FR) (148) P/21-5 BF

B m Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Daligala (FR) Mr G. Firmager Br Bernard Bolt, Anne Blot & Sophie Blot

10-7

Bryan Carver Harry Fry, Corscombe

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points and had a bit up her sleeve when winning a 5-runner bumper at Wincanton on Rules debut (15.2f) in April. Underwhelming sent hurdling at Fontwell a month later but has had a breathing operation since and surely capable of better now upped in trip. TFRHHHII BHA22

2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 7. Stewards Note: CROSSGALES KING: Following its run on 4/4/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. ZEROUALI: Following its run on 25/9/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly in early stages. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Seven Kites (IRE), 7-2 Little Lady Rock (IRE), 9-2 Crossgales King (IRE), 15-2 Sorgean (FR), 9-1 Locker Boum (FR), 14-1 Simonsberg (IRE), 250-1 Zerouali (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 3.12 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 16 YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DRAGONBET ‘WELSH CHAMPION’ HURDLE RACE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £50000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620. (Penalty Value £26015)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (22 wins from 202 runners, 11%) runs KATEIRA,

KNICKERBOCKERGLORY, LE BEAU MADRIK & LISTENTOYOURHEART TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 50 runners, 16%) runs HAMLET’S NIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SAGEBOROUGH trained by P Nolan, LAAFI trained by W Durkan, both Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

GIBBS ISLAND made a winning reappearance in good style at this fixture 12 months ago, and he may well repeat the feat off the same mark here. Sam Thomas has won the previous 2 renewals of this race and Doctor Blue could have a big say if back on song. Le Beau Madrik is likely to have been primed by the all-powerful Skelton team, while Captain Hugo and Serious Challenge would be serious players if ready to roll.

1-2-3: 1.GIBBS ISLAND 2.DOCTOR BLUE (FR) 3.LE BEAU MADRIK (FR) KEY colours

Breeding

Owner

Breeder

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor

horse

age

LAAFI (FR) (71) 055D-20 D

6 11-12

st lb

B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Mediteranea (FR) Four D Partnership Br Eric Puerari

P. Byrnes William Durkan, Ireland

TIMEFORMVIEWSmart hurdler. First past the post in a competitive handicap at Aintree (disqualiﬁed due to rider breaking whip rules). Enhanced his record in big-ﬁeld valuable handicaps with narrow defeat in Swinton before smooth-travelling eighth in the Galway Hurdle in July. Has to be respected on return. TFRHHHII BHA144

KATEIRA (GB) (212) 143006- D

11-9

B m Kayf Tara - Raitera (FR) Jack Andrews Mr Stephen Bough & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Br R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWVery useful mare on her day. Landed a match in a Listed event at Wetherby (2m) on reappearance last November. Finished the season in form with a more-than-creditable sixth in the BetMGM Cup at Cheltenham. Harry Skelton now looks elsewhere and likely has bigger targets down the line. TFRHHIII BHA141

KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) (149) 54/202-5 D

B g Fame And Glory - The Brass Lady (IRE) S T Racing - Knickerbocker Br Brittas House Stud & Canterbrook Stud

10 11-6

Harry Atkins (5) Dan Skelton, Alcester

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable front runner who has an excellent record on seasonal reappearance. Back to his best when narrowly denied on ﬁrst crack at 2 1/2m (good) at Bangor in March before a forgivable end-of-season run in France. Would ideally prefer more rain on return to 2m, though. TFRHHHII BHA138

LE BEAU MADRIK (FR) (177) 2/211P1-

11-5

Gr g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Boma Has (FR) Harry Skelton Mr Alan Harte Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Emmanuel-Julien Leclerc The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWSole defeat over hurdles when pulled up in Kelso Group 2 on hat-trick bid in February. Overcame some less-than-ﬂuent jumping to come clear in impressive style at Haydock (21f) subsequently. Gets the nod from Harry Skelton on handicap bow and has every chance if picking up where he left off. TFRHHHHI BHA137

SERIOUS CHALLENGE (IRE) (187) 4/4P123- D

11-4

Ch g Fracas (IRE) - Dushlan (IRE) Liam Harrison Martin St Quinton & C Coley Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Br J. S. Bolger Hollins Strategic Land LLP - Trading As Hollins Land

TIMEFORMVIEWBorderline smart on Flat in Ireland in 2024. Conﬁrmed himself a top-end handicap hurdler last season, chasing home Captain Hugo in the Morebattle before a ﬁne third in Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton. Can make an impact if settling (keen on reappearance previous 2 seasons). TFRHHHHI BHA136

CAPTAIN HUGO (IRE) (174) 121F12- D

11-3

Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Vic Chic (IRE) Sean Houlihan Scrimgeours, Mighell & White Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Br J.R. Weston Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved a chunk when making a winning handicap debut in the Morebattle at Kelso (soft) in February. Still looked ahead of his mark when runner-up (jumped none too ﬂuently) in Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr (heavy). Dangerous if ﬁring on all cylinders for his return (yard 3 winners from 6 this season). TFRHHHHI BHA135

GIBBS ISLAND (GB) (153) 10500-0 CD

Ch g Iffraaj - Dream Book RaceShare - Gibbs Island Br Smarden Thoroughbreds

11-0

Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope RaceShare

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning return/handicap hurdle debut in clear-cut style at this ﬁxture 12 months ago. Back on track with a highly encouraging seventh in the County prior to doing all he could from another bad position in the Swinton. Races off the same mark as last year and may well make it 2-2 over C&D. TFRHHHHH BHA132 26

SONY BILL (FR) (34) 5433P5 D

B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Eau Tenebreuse (FR) The Cheeky Pups Br Mr Stephan Hillou Lespes et al

11-0

Harry Cobden Faye Bramley, Lambourn Scotty Brand Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDeveloped into a useful hurdler for Willie Mullins last season, however, has regressed over fences for current yard this year. Back hurdling and hard to be conﬁdent that he’ll snap a losing sequence stretching back to his 3-y-o days in France. TFRHHIII BHA132

SAGEBOROUGH (FR) (71) 10F6-1P D

5 10-12

B g Martinborough (JPN) - Sage Dance (FR) Browne & Coffey Families Br Mrs Laura Gladysz

Sean Flanagan Paul Nolan, Ireland

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage 5-y-o. Much improved when doubling his career/Wexford tally in a conditions event in May (17f). Subsequently ran too badly to be true in the Galway Hurdle. Has been given 10 weeks to get over that, however, will need to get back on the up to defy his inﬂated British mark. TFRHHHII BHA130

FILIBUSTERING (GB) (55) 051-113 D BF

5 10-11

B g Postponed (IRE) - Mystique Dr V. M. G. Ferguson Br Mr Jeremy Gompertz & P Milmo

Paul O’Brien Harry Derham, Newbury Boodle Hatﬁeld LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWStrong-travelling type. On the up when landing his third successive hurdle success in emphatic fashion at Cartmel in late-June. Was given plenty to do when 7 3/4-length third at Perth subsequently, though every chance he’s high enough in the weights now in any case. TFRHHHII BHA129

HAMLET’S NIGHT (IRE) (24) 12205-0 D

5 10-10

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Ophelia’s Dream Roxholme Racing Br Godolphin

Jonathan Burke James Owen, Newmarket Mr Cardosi

TIMEFORMVIEWRan a blinder behind Rubaud in Grade 2 Elite at Wincanton last season. Likely had enough for the season when down the ﬁeld in the Swinton in May. Notable that he was better than ever when making a winning return on the Flat last month and excellent yard likely to have targeted this. Hood back on. TFRHHHII BHA128

LISTENTOYOURHEART (IRE) (167) 431030- D

Br m Getaway (GER) - Illwalktheline (IRE) S T Racing - The Founders’ Syndicate Br Yellowford Bloodstock

10-9

Charlie Todd Dan Skelton, Alcester Stanley’s

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful mare. Given a considerate reappearance in this corresponding event 12 months ago prior to winning a valuable 2 1/2m handicap at Windsor on New Year’s Day. Drop back in trip/jockey bookings suggest this may again be a springboard to later-season targets. TFRHHIII BHA127

QUEENIE ST CLAIR (IRE) (12) 131516- D

B m Fast Company (IRE) - Marmalade Cat Team Tristar (UK) Ltd Br Limetree Stud

10-8

Sean Bowen Nick Scholﬁeld, Lambourn Nick Scholﬁeld Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWStrong traveller. Improved again to notch a third success for current yard in a Go North Series Final handicap at Kelso in March. Handicapper has offered some respite following heavy end-of-season defeat and arrives ﬁt from a spin on the Flat. Probably stable ﬁrst string on jockey bookings, too. TFRHHIII BHA126

MORNING MAYHEM (GB) (13) 144412 D

B g Dragon Dancer - Midnight Mayhem (IRE) Felstead Partnership Br Christopher T. Dawson

10-8

Kielan Woods Nick Scholﬁeld, Lambourn Nick Scholﬁeld Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWAnother success story for up-and-coming yard. Found further improvement when landing Cartmel Cup in reﬁtted headgear in August. Another personal best when narrowly denied at Market Rasen latest but could well be nearing his ceiling (now 38lb higher than his breakthrough success in December). TFRHHIII BHA126

PIONEER PETE (GB) (34) 431-211 D

B g Frontiersman - Premier Blanc Furlong Friends Br Mrs Anthea L. Morshead

10-7

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 6-y-o. Landed the odds in a trio of maiden/novice hurdles either side of a cracking handicap debut run at Punchestown in May, when only narrowly denied in a fiercely competitive affair. Still relatively unexposed and has race fitness on his side (significant at this time of year). TFRHHHII BHA125

DOCTOR BLUE (FR) (223) 53/2165- D

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Version Originale (FR) Walters Plant Hire Ltd Br S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel

10-6

Dylan Johnston Sam Thomas, Cardiff

TIMEFORMVIEWVery promising second in Cheltenham Grade 2 on hurdling debut/return last year. Tame ﬁnishing effort on latest start in February (has also bled/refused to race). Tongue strap reﬁtted following a breathing operation and feared if back on song for yard that has won the last 2 renewals of this race. TFRHHHHI BHA123

TENNESSEE TANGO (IRE) (186) 6331P6- D

B g Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Ten Dollar Kate (IRE) The Tennessee Ten Br Mr Jonathan Deacon

10-6

Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper winner. Third to a couple of above-average types over C&D prior to landing the odds at Plumpton in February. Found wanting for stamina in 2 1/2m events subsequently. Out of the weights back up in class but should at least benefit from return to 2m following a breathing operation. TFRHHIII BHA119 2025: CELTIC DINO (FR) 6 11 9 Dylan Johnston 6-4 (Sam Thomas) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 17 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 16. Hood worn by No. 7, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9, 10, 16, 17. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 16, 17. Stewards Note: LISTENTOYOURHEART: Following its run on 25/4/2026 it was reported that the horse didn’t like the slow early pace. 27

RACE FOUR

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Captain Hugo (IRE), 13-2 Le Beau Madrik (FR), 15-2 Gibbs Island (GB), 8-1 Doctor Blue (FR), 16-1 Laaﬁ (FR), Knickerbockerglory (IRE), Serious Challenge (IRE), Filibustering (GB), Pioneer Pete (GB), 20-1 Hamlet’s Night (IRE), 25-1 Listentoyourheart (IRE), 28-1 Kateira (GB), 33-1 Queenie St Clair (IRE), Morning Mayhem (GB), 40-1 Sageborough (FR), Tennessee Tango (IRE), 66-1 Sony Bill (FR)

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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

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (22 wins from 202 runners, 11%) runs NORTH SHORE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs NORTH SHORE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: LE MOULIN ROUGE trained by P Nolan, LA COTE FLEURIE trained by

H de Bromhead, HOPEFUL HERO trained by T Hogan, all Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

A good-looking renewal. The vote goes to COSMIC CONNECTION, who took his tally to 3-4 within the space of a couple of months in the spring and Chris Gordon’s rapidly-progressive 5-y-o should have no issues with this longer trip. He can take the step up in class in his stride at the expense of Lord Byron, who was narrowly denied at Grade 1 level in Ireland and arrives fit from a spin on the Flat. Stable-switcher North Shore can get the better of La Cote Fleurie for third. 1-2-3: 1.COSMIC CONNECTION (IRE) 2.LORD BYRON (IRE) 3.NORTH SHORE (FR) KEY colours

Breeding

Owner

Breeder

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor

horse

age

st lb

CHICKER (GB) (16) 1600-12

11-0

B g Frontiersman - Arrucian Actionclad 2001 Ltd Br Grove Farm Stud

Fern O’Brien Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Hollins Strategic Land LLP - Trading As Hollins Land

TIMEFORMVIEWDual bumper winner who struck at the ﬁrst time of asking over hurdles in 2 1/2m Uttoxeter novice (good to soft) in May. Unable to fend off an 80/1 outsider after 4 months off at Perth (2m, good to soft) just over a fortnight ago and while he remains with potential, this is a tough ask. TFRHHIII BHA116

COSMIC CONNECTION (IRE) (167) 011211- C

11-0

B g Getaway (GER) - Little Blue Hero (IRE) Freddie Gordon Mr D. S. Dennis Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Patrick Cashman Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who made a very promising start over hurdles back in the spring, making it 3-4 in 15-runner handicap at Sandown (2m, good to ﬁrm) in late-April. Open to further improvement with the longer trip unlikely to pose any issues. The ﬁrst runner in Timeform’s 50 To Follow this winter. TFRHHHHH BHA138

HANDMEDOWNASTAR (IRE) (23) 132-151 D

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Breaffy House Lady (IRE) Mr. Simon Smode Br Mrs Patricia Winters

11-0

Sean Bowen Nick Scholﬁeld, Lambourn Wimpole Clinic

TIMEFORMVIEWGood-looking point winner. Successful in a Fontwell novice on ﬁnal start for Seamus Mullins. Needed his handicap/stable debut at Cartmel (strong in betting) before ﬁnding plenty for pressure to win a match race at Kelso (21f) last month. Better to come but he’ll probably come up short here. TFRHHIII BHA120

HOPEFUL HERO (IRE) (8) 103241

B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Time Passes (IRE) Cool Out Again Syndicate Br Mr Chris McHale

11-0

Jonathan Burke T. Hogan, Ireland

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of maiden at Bellewstown in July and gained reward for his consistency with a ﬁrst success in handicap company in 6-runner event at Clonmel (23f, good) 8 days ago. This is a completely different kettle of ﬁsh, however. TFRHHIII BHA115

LE MOULIN ROUGE (FR) (182) F/321-

B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - A Montmartre (FR) Browne & Coffey Families Br Xavier Leredde & Ecurie Du Sud

11-0

Sean Flanagan Paul Nolan, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Continued a theme of run-to-run progression after 3 months off when winning 12-runner maiden hurdle at Wexford (2 1/2m, soft) back in the spring. Presumably not easy to train given the length of time between races but is open to further improvement, nonetheless. TFRHHHII BHA129

LOCK STOCK (GB) (14) 0/220-11

B g Jack Hobbs - Two Smokin Barrels Mr Bob Moore Br Mr Richard Evans

11-0

Charlie Hammond Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Science Supplements

TIMEFORMVIEWFound improvement when making winning debut for new yard in 12-runner maiden hurdle at Worcester (2m) last month and upped his game further when following up in 15-runner handicap there (2 1/2m) just over a fortnight later, dominating a well-contested race. Another jolt of improvement needed here. TFRHHHII BHA124

WEST HILL VERDE (FR) (174) 533233-

B g Planteur (IRE) - Free Flying (FR) Mrs Kate Kenyon Br Haras de Grand Courgeon

11-0

Callum Pritchard Seamus Mullins, Amesbury We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on ﬁrst of 3 bumper starts and was going the right way over hurdles without winning in the spring, shaping better than the distance beaten suggested when third of 8 in novice at Ayr (21f, heavy) in April. Stiff task on return and the likelihood is he will need this. TFRHHIII BHA124 32

LORD BYRON (IRE) (30) 24454-2

B g Camelot - Shamooda (IRE) Mr Justin Carthy Br RJB Bloodstock Ltd

4 10-12

Harry Cobden Faye Bramley, Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of 2 Flat starts for Aidan O’Brien. Yet to hit the target in 6 outings in this sphere but has acquitted himself well on each occasion, going down by a head in a Grade 1 at the Punchestown Festival. Arrives ﬁt from a spin on the Flat so could well take some stopping. TFRHHHHI BHA147

NORTH SHORE (FR) (153) 340F-1

Gr g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Clairefougere (FR) Owen Daley & Richard Fleming Br John Studd

4 10-12

Harry Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester

TIMEFORMVIEWHighly tried over hurdles last season, ﬁnishing in the frame in a couple of Graded races at Leopardstown on his ﬁrst couple of starts for connections. Didn’t need to improve when landing the odds in a Killarney maiden in May and is one to look out for having joined the powerful Dan Skelton since. TFRHHHHI BHA135

LA COTE FLEURIE (FR) (49) 1-311 D

B m Walzertakt (GER) - Lagunaka (FR) Dr S. P. Fitzgerald Br J. Haimet, J. Liberge & Y. Fouin

10-7

Darragh O’Keeffe Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3-4 under Rules when winning 9-runner novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) 7 weeks ago, always holding on having quickened to lead approaching home turn. Better still to come and this is an extremely rare Chepstow runner for this handler (just 2 previously). TFRHHHII BHA123

OBSESSEDWITHYOU (FR) (43) 21-2122

B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Carmona (FR) AWR Consultancy Ltd & The Folly Partners Br John Kilpatrick & Richard Mark Venn

10-7

Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWMade her first hurdles start since October 2024 a winning one at Hexham in June. Not at her best even though finishing in the first 2 for the twelfth time in 14 starts when runner-up over fences at Newton Abbot recently but is likely to be out of her depth here. First-time blinkers applied. TFRHHIII BHA111 2025: STICKTOTHEPLAN (FR) 5 11 5 Sean Bowen 15-2 (Olly Murphy) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

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Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Lord Byron (IRE), 4-1 Cosmic Connection (IRE), 9-2 North Shore (FR), 10-1 La Cote Fleurie (FR), 12-1 Lock Stock (GB), 20-1 Le Moulin Rouge (FR), West Hill Verde (FR), 40-1 Chicker (GB), Hopeful Hero (IRE), 50-1 Handmedownastar (IRE), Obsessedwithyou (FR)

SIXTH RACE 4.17 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 16 YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DRAGONBET DAILY DRAGONBOOSTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £8350 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3373, 2nd £1686, 3rd £843, 4th £422, 5th £210. (Penalty Value £4409.63)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (22 wins from 202 runners, 11%) runs TYPHOON WARRIOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs TYPHOON WARRIOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: JAMINSKA trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 95 miles. RACE SUMMARY

Third on his hurdling debut, TYPHOON WARRIOR hasn’t made much impact in two subsequent outings but he could yet do better as he goes handicapping for his leading yard. He gets the vote ahead of Knight Templar, who was successful on his most recent start over hurdles and arrives fit from the Flat, with City of Diamonds one to note on stable debut.

1-2-3: 1.TYPHOON WARRIOR (IRE) 2.KNIGHT TEMPLAR 3.CITY OF DIAMONDS (IRE) KEY colours

Breeding

Owner

Breeder

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor

horse

age

st lb

UNJEU ROYAL (FR) (142) P/0201-3 D

12-2

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Une Voix Royale (FR) Mr C. B. Compton Br Scea de La Petite Garde

Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope Galebreaker

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who took a step forward over hurdles when making a successful start in handicaps at Plumpton in April. Again ran well when third of 7 at Warwick the following month, despite racing freely, and he could be in the mix back down in grade after a break. TFRHHHII BHA112

JAMINSKA (FR) (158) 13306-6 CD

B m Manatee - Paciﬁe du Charmil (FR) Larkhills Racing Partnership III Br J. Duteuil & G. Le Borgne

12-0

Ciaran Gethings Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a C&D novice in March last year and landed another novice at Newton Abbot on second start last season. Third in Grade 2/Listed events subsequently but below form in handicaps last 3 outings. Eased in the weights ahead of return, though yard without a win since April. TFRHHHII BHA110

OPENING BID (GB) (513) 5104/21- D

11 12-0

B g Native Ruler - Clifton Encore (USA) Mr T Hamlin and Mr J M Dare Br Mrs N. L. Naylor

Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited

5 11-13

TIMEFORMVIEWReturned as good as ever in only 2 starts in 2025, winning 21f handicap chase at Newton Abbot (his fourth course success) in May. Absent 17 months TFRHHHII BHA110 (has had a breathing operation) ahead of ﬁrst run since leaving Chris Down, though has a lower hurdles mark to work from.

KNIGHT TEMPLAR (GB) (40) 0/P3551- D

B g Haafhd - Jewelled Mrs V. James Br Mr & Mrs M. Franklin

Sean Houlihan Robert Stephens, Caldicot

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on the Flat early in the year and also scored in handicap hurdle at Taunton in March. Below form on the Flat last 2 outings, though no surprise to see him bounce back returned to hurdling with race ﬁtness on his side and cheekpieces added. TFRHHHHI BHA109

COCONUT TWIST (IRE) (356) 12/P045-

8 11-12

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Presenting Chaos (IRE) Troika Racing Br Kieran Lennon

Robbie David (5) Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 times over hurdles in early-2025, the latest over 3 1/4m at Newton Abbot in April. Shaped better than the result in 2 starts during the autumn, ﬁfth of 9 at the same course (2 3/4m) in October, but has 11-month absence to overcome back down in trip (hood reﬁtted). TFRHHIII BHA108

CITY OF DIAMONDS (IRE) (146) 16600-0 D

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Honey Rosie (IRE) C & C Boultbee Brooks Br Mr Patrick Harrington

6 11-11

Richie McLernon Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden winner at Stratford last summer who made a successful handicap debut at Musselburgh in November. Progress has stalled since but he’s now dropped below his last winning mark. Interesting after 5 months off ahead of ﬁrst run since leaving Donald McCain. Tongue strap back on. TFRHHHHI BHA107

TYPHOON WARRIOR (IRE) (215) 44366-

5 11-10

B g Crystal Ocean - Ellnando Queen Harry Skelton Mrs R. Vaughan Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mrs R. I. Vaughan The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWEncouragement both starts in bumpers, before given a considerate introduction to hurdling when third of 8 in a Market Rasen novice in January. Well held both subsequent outings, but he remains with potential making handicap/seasonal debut with Harry Skelton on board for ﬁrst time. TFRHHHHH BHA106 36

FIGHT MY FIRE (IRE) (176) 134P40-

11-9

B g Vadamos (FR) - Truly Magniﬁcent (USA) The Colin Tizzard Racing Club Br Declan Donohoe

Freddie Gingell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWDown the ﬁeld in bumpers, but making second start over hurdles he landed 100/1 surprise in a Fontwell maiden (2 1/4m) a year ago. Hasn’t kicked on since, though, well beaten in handicap at Hereford when last seen in April. Stable jockey rides Opening Bid. TFRHHIII BHA105

HOLESHOT (IRE) (170) 5FP4P5- D

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Rowdy Exit (IRE) The Pant Wilkin Partnership 003 Br Declan Lennon

11-9

David Noonan Mitchell Hunt & Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Tote, DragonBet

TIMEFORMVIEWWon back-to-back handicap hurdles in early-2025 but didn’t go on from his chasing debut last season, let down by his jumping. Below form back over hurdles when ﬁfth of 7 at Taunton (3m) in April, so others more persuasive on return. TFRHHIII BHA105

PRAIRIE DIAMOND (IRE) (17) 4301-P2 D

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Siba de La Pampa (FR) Martin Keighley Racing Club Br Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey

11-9

Freddie Keighley (5) Martin Keighley, Cheltenham FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORMVIEWIn ﬁrst-time visor, doubled his tally over hurdles when making all at Wincanton (2 1/2m) in April and, switched to cheekpieces after 4 months off, left behind a lesser effort when second of 7 at Fontwell (2 3/4m) 17 days ago. Task is now to back up recent run with visor reﬁtted. TFRHHHII BHA105

PHOENIX RISEN (GB) (176) 6/32155- D

Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Tchatchacoya (FR) Mike & Maggie Horton Br Mrs Hylda Mills

11-8

Chad Bament (5) Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked better than ever when making most at Taunton in February and shaped as if still in good form next time. Faced competition for the lead when ﬁfth of 9 at Hereford in April, but there could be plenty of pace in this race as well. TFRHHIII BHA104

LULLY DU HOUX (FR) (234) 450-

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Pruneyle Do (FR) Park View Br Camille Ferchaud & Rene Dugardin

11-6

Jonathan Burke Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Some encouragement from off the pace on ﬁrst 2 starts over hurdles, before ﬁnishing well held under more positive tactics in maiden at Newbury in February. Could yet do better as he goes handicapping after 7 months off. TFRHHHII BHA102

SIOUX FALLS (GER) (207) 5/15430-

Ch g Guiliani (IRE) - Shine On (GER) R J Gambarini Racing Br Hof Valentin Ug

11-4

Adam Wedge Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Ofﬁce Visions (Wales) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who showed more than previously over hurdles when third in a Sedgeﬁeld maiden (2 1/2m) in February. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests in handicap at Ffos Las in March, stopping quickly under testing conditions. Off 6 months since. TFRHHIII BHA100

VICTORY SHOUT (FR) (180) 00P122- D

11-3

B g Frankel - Correze Kenyon & Van Der Horst Br S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al

Ellis Collier (5) Syd Hosie, Sherborne Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flat winner who justiﬁed strong support to open his hurdles account in a Taunton handicap in March. Backed that up with two runner-up efforts at Wincanton the following month, so he’s capable of getting involved if ready to go on reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA99

10-9

Jack Quinlan Nick Scholﬁeld, Lambourn Nick Scholﬁeld Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on a much-reduced mark when recording a first British success at Newton Abbot (2 3/4m) in July. However, he’s tended to find less than looked likely in his races since, including when second of 11 at the same course (17f) 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA91 2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 15 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 11. Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note: SIOUX FALLS: Following its run on 16/3/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Typhoon Warrior (IRE), 7-1 Unjeu Royal (FR), 9-1 Knight Templar (GB), 10-1 Victory Shout (FR), 14-1 Opening Bid (GB), Prairie Diamond (IRE), Lully du Houx (FR), 16-1 Raffles Nobu (FR), 18-1 Jaminska (FR), City of Diamonds (IRE), Phoenix Risen (GB), 22-1 Fight My Fire (IRE), Holeshot (IRE), Sioux Falls (GER), 28-1 Coconut Twist (IRE)

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B g Authorized (IRE) - Utopie des Bordes (FR) Mr Michael Ogburn Br Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

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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 LSL 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)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (46 wins from 217 runners, 21%) runs FASOL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs MOSTLY SUNNY LONGEST TRAVELLER: CODETALKER trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 131 miles. RACE SUMMARY

MARLACOO was only beaten by a Dan Skelton improver at this fixture 12 months ago. He may go one better on reappearance this time around and belatedly reward his long-suffering supporters. Fasol is readily preferred as the main danger, with Beau Quali and Mostly Sunny others to consider. 1-2-3: 1.MARLACOO (IRE) 2.FASOL 3.BEAU QUALI (FR) KEY colours

Breeding

Owner

Breeder

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor

horse

age

st lb

STEP AHEAD (IRE) (200) 23/2153-

12-2

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - As I Am (IRE) Mr P. J. Andrews Br D. E. Cantillon

Ciaran Gethings Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive bumper recruit who made it second time lucky over hurdles in a Cheltenham maiden on New Year’s Day. Back to form when beaten 4 lengths in a Kempton novice (21f) in March. Opening mark demands more, though still lightly raced for his age. TFRHHHII BHA122

GUCHEN (FR) (175) 504116-

Gr g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Captur (FR) Friends of Ebony Horse Club Br Mr Georges Massa

12-2

Aamilah Aswat (7) Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressed again when completing a double in smooth style (under this conditional) at Newbury in February (good to soft). Never looked like landing the hat-trick off this mark at Ayr (2 1/2m, heavy) ﬁnal start last season, for all he’s better than he showed on that occasion. TFRHHHII BHA122

CODETALKER (GB) (199) 261331-

Ch g Linda’s Lad - Kimora (IRE) Edmunds Racing Club Br Ryan Potter & Steven Astaire

12-0

Charlie Hammond Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Oakman Group PLC, Science Supplements

TIMEFORMVIEWGoing the right way when making it 2 wins from 5 handicap starts at Southwell (2 1/2m, good to soft) in March. Now 9lb higher TFRHHHII BHA120 in a stronger event but returns with yard among the winners (successful with 4 of last 7 runners).

FASOL (GB) (146) 44043-3 BF

7 11-13

B g Galileo (IRE) - Silasol (IRE) Mrs C. H. Vogt and Mr Bryan Drew Br Wertheimer et Frere

Freddie Keighley (5) Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group

6 11-12

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent sort. Completed a double at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day prior to hitting the frame in stronger handicaps than this last season. Only 2lb above his latest winning mark and rates a serious player if ready to roll for top yard. TFRHHHHI BHA119

BEAU QUALI (FR) (146) 50221-5 CD BF

B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Qualita (GER) Toby McCain-Mitchell (3) Mrs Susan Carsberg Christian Williams, Bridgend Br Mme Nicole Malatier Dodson and Horrell, Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Capped a positive start for present yard with a belated ﬁrst hurdle success over C&D in April (form ﬁgures of 221 here). Probably over the top at Uttoxeter the following month. Expected to give a good account reunited with good-value claimer. TFRHHHHI BHA118

POET LAUREATE (FR) (200) 1610P5-

6 11-12

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Polimka (FR) Freddie Gordon Ms Jane Southall Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Mrs Henri Devin Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t ﬁre after a much-improved handicap success at Wincanton (2m, soft) in December. Still early days for one from a capable yard and no surprise if he gets back on track for this step up in trip (placed in points earlier in his career). TFRHHHII BHA118

MOSTLY SUNNY (IRE) (373) 2/44434-

Ch g Zarak (FR) - Belle Above All Mighty Macs Syndicate Br Mrs D. J. James

7 11-11

Harry Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester

TIMEFORMVIEWPosted a good run of in-frame ﬁnishes in stronger handicaps last summer. Presumably wasn’t 100% (jumped right) when turning in a rare modest run at Warwick when last seen 12 months ago. Interesting if market suggests he’s ready to roll on a rare start in Class 4 company. TFRHHHHI BHA117 40

KAPITEIN KOOL (IRE) (167) 122100-

B g Shirocco (GER) - Palm Meadow (IRE) Mr Willem Van Der Horst Br Susan Bredin

5 11-10

Paul O’Brien Seamus Mullins, Amesbury We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful heavy-ground novice winner at Exeter (17f) in February. No impact in better handicaps at Newbury/ Sandown end of last season. Does at least beneﬁt from a 3lb reprieve/drop in class on return. TFRHHIII BHA116

RELIGOUS CROSS (GB) (186) 1/2140- D

B g Passing Glance - Barton Heather Chris Tory Br Stour Valley Thoroughbreds

6 11-10

Conor O’Farrell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start in points. Didn’t kick on following impressive win on hurdling debut at Taunton (19f) in December, turning in a lacklustre effort on handicap bow at Plumpton in April. Reasonably treated for capable yard if back to his best. TFRHHHII BHA116

MARLACOO (IRE) (190) 203630- D

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Sally Knox (IRE) RaceShare - Marlacoo Br Mrs Vera Deegan

11-5

Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope RaceShare

TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort who has been expensive to follow. Chased home Tranquil Sea on reappearance here 12 months ago. As good as ever when third to fairly useful pair at Haydock in March. Possibly had enough for the year when disappointing here subsequently. Worth another chance off 1lb lower than last year. TFRHHHHH BHA111

WAY OUT (IRE) (541) UU2050/-

11-4

B g Getaway (GER) - Send To War Syd Hosie Racing Club Br Eamonn Bracken

Ellis Collier (5) Syd Hosie, Sherborne Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t stood much racing in recent seasons. Showed some ability remained (still well below fairly useful best) at Cheltenham in spring 2025. Back under the care of previous handler and may ﬁnd this on the sharp side following further 18 months away. TFRHHIII BHA110

GUARDAMI ANCORA (FR) (180) 022623-

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Perlara (FR) Red & Black Magic Br Mr Tim Dineen

11-4

Conor Ring Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 5-y-o who was consistent rather than progressive in 2 1/2m novice/ maiden hurdles last season. Opening mark looks stiff enough on that evidence. TFRHHIII BHA110

CALME OLYMPIEN (FR) (191) 23/1453-

B g Magneticjim (IRE) - Timanfaya (FR) The Pant Wilkin Partnership 004 Br Scea Des Collines

11-2

David Noonan Mitchell Hunt & Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Tote, DragonBet

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler in France in 2024. Made a winning reappearance/stable debut in 3-runner maiden at Ffos Las this time last year. Back on track when 7 3/4-length third at Wincanton in April (split a pair of next-time-out winners), and he’s clearly capable fresh. TFRHHHII BHA108

PEPE LE MOKO (FR) (247) 3/F423P-

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Jolie Menthe (FR) Mr Len Jakeman & Mrs Jane Williams Br Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

11-1

Sean Houlihan Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful chaser in his pomp. Unlucky not to capitalise on much-reduced mark in Ludlow chase in December. He’s 5lb lower in this sphere, this his ﬁrst hurdle start since a second on handicap debut over C&D in 2023. Market likely to reveal whether this is a pipe-opener ahead of fences. TFRHHHII BHA107

TOP COEUR (FR) (21) 365-065

Br g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Lady Coraline (FR) Sue Howell Br Mr Gilbert Morosini

5 10-10

Jack Tudor Christian Williams, Bridgend Dodson and Horrell

2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 15 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 10, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4. Stewards Note: GUCHEN: Following its run on 17/4/2026 it was reported that the horse would prefer a sounder surface. POET LAUREATE: Following its run on 23/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. MARLACOO: Following its run on 2/4/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. PEPE LE MOKO: Following its run on 4/2/2026 it was reported that the horse ﬁnished lame. Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Marlacoo (IRE), 7-1 Fasol (GB), 8-1 Beau Quali (FR), 9-1 Mostly Sunny (IRE), 10-1 Step Ahead (IRE), Poet Laureate (FR), 12-1 Codetalker (GB), 16-1 Guchen (FR), Pepe Le Moko (FR), 20-1 Religous Cross (GB), 25-1 Calme Olympien (FR), 28-1 Kapitein Kool (IRE), 40-1 Way Out (IRE), Guardami Ancora (FR), 50-1 Top Coeur (FR)

HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026. Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry. 41

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TIMEFORMVIEWFair form in a pair of maiden hurdles for Gavin Patrick Cromwell in late-2025. Hasn’t ﬁred for current connections, latterly on return at Newton Abbot following a breathing operation. Beau Quali looks the stable’s primary hope. TFRHHIII BHA102

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EIGHTH RACE 5.31 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 16 YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE ALAN BUSHELL RACING REMEMBERS ALAN DAVIES 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) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (22 wins from 202 runners, 11%) runs BURNING EMBERS & SHEEZER DIVA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs BURNING EMBERS & SHEEZER DIVA LONGEST TRAVELLER: EREMENKO trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 120 miles. RACE SUMMARY

SHEEZER DIVA has hinted at promise on all 3 qualifying starts and looks the type to do much better now handicapping for her top yard, so she receives the vote. Getarose and Reel Orange are a pair of credible rivals. 1-2-3: 1.SHEEZER DIVA (IRE) 2.GETAROSE (IRE) 3.REEL ORANGE (IRE) KEY colours

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EREMENKO (GB) (31) 421P-4F D

12-0

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Asturienne Mr N. Hartley Br Mr Kenneth Alexander

Theo Gillard Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWWell-bred mare who won a bumper and a mares maiden hurdle for Nicky Henderson last season. Bought by new connections for £8,000 and was ridden too aggressively in a novice hurdle at Cartmel but was already dropping away before crashing out at Bangor. Plenty to prove in a ﬁrst-time hood. TFRHHIII BHA102

SHEEZER DIVA (IRE) (304) 365-

6 11-13

B m Order of St George (IRE) - Splendid Senorita (IRE) Harry Skelton Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWWell-related mare has hinted at promise, not beaten far in a slowly-run 2 1/2m Wetherby novice that has produced plenty of improvers prior to finishing midfield in 2m novice on qualifying run. Type to do better now handicapping in first-time hood for top yard. TFRHHHHH BHA101

SIORAI (IRE) (19) 5226-42 BF

Br f Masar (IRE) - Solas Na Greine (IRE) Mundy Group Ltd Br J. S. Bolger

11-7

Paul O’Brien Harry Derham, Newbury OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger. Has yet to fully match that form over hurdles and it made little difference she conceded ﬁrst run TFRHHHII BHA96 to Getarose at Plumpton on most recent outing, given how decisively that reopposing rival pulled clear on the run-in.

REEL ORANGE (IRE) (135) 241-214 BF

11-7

Ch m Highland Reel (IRE) - Verchinina (IRE) J. M. Dare, T. Hamlin, J. W. Snook Br Mr David Bobbett

Freddie Gingell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWHas largely been consistent since joining current yard, resuming winning ways at Newton Abbot (2 1/4m) in May, having to work for it against a pair of unexposed rivals. Shaped as if still in good form from a 5lb higher mark there later that month and could get back on the up after a break. TFRHHHHI BHA95

CLEAR SKY (GB) (21) 0454-0

Ch f Jack Hobbs - Nova de Teillee (FR) The Hill’s and Way’s Br Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill

11-6

Lorcan Williams Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than previously when 7 lengths fourth of 9 in Exeter juvenile run at a stop-start gallop in March but made an unpromising start to life in handicaps at Newton Abbot 3 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA95

BURNING EMBERS (IRE) (181) 6466-

Br m Getaway (GER) - Blackdown Hills S T Racing Burnt Ends Partnership Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

11-3

Charlie Todd Dan Skelton, Alcester Stanley’s

TIMEFORMVIEWWell held all 3 outings over hurdles but did show some ability in an Ascot bumper and is worth a chance to show herself capable of better now handicapping on the back of a breathing operation. Harry Skelton prefers Sheezer Diva, though. TFRHHHII BHA91

ADBA (FR) (13) 651

Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Ajayeb (IRE) The Cheeky Pups Br Al Shaqab Racing

3 10-11

Harry Kimber Faye Bramley, Lambourn Scotty Brand Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWJust modest form on Flat (stays 8.5f) for Ralph Beckett but proved a different proposition compared to on her ﬁrst 2 starts over hurdles when winning a weak mares maiden at Market Rasen (17f) just under a fortnight ago, edging ahead near ﬁnish. More needed now handicapping but that’s possible. TFRHHHII BHA102 44

GEORGIA’S CHARM (IRE) (134) 0/P54-55

10-9

B m Order of St George (IRE) - Reillys Daughter Fern O’Brien (5) H&CBarrett CLees&SChiari Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Br Thistletown Stud Hollins Strategic Land LLP - Trading As Hollins Land

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in bumpers earlier in her career. Has yet to better modest form over hurdles, though wasn’t seen to best effect on second handicap start when ﬁfth of 9 at Worcester (2 1/2m) in May, seeming to pay for a big, 4-wide move into contention. Shouldn’t be overlooked from a 3lb lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA83

GETAROSE (IRE) (19) 60443-1 D

B m Getaway (GER) - Fleur Rose (IRE) Maximum Racing & Partner Br Ballymorisheen Stables

10-9

Adam Wedge Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan

TIMEFORMVIEWDropped a long way in the weights last season and ended the campaign with a promising third at Newton Abbot in April. Made the most of a good opportunity 6 months on at Plumpton (2m) and should remain competitive from a 4lb higher mark for all that this is tougher. TFRHHHHI BHA83

FREDDIEMISSMOLLI (IRE) (142) 0/05U0-6

B or Br m Order of St George (IRE) - Ballys Baby (IRE) Mr Daf Jones Br Richard Healy

10-8

Conor Ring Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Gavin Grifﬁths Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed some promise in bumpers but has yet to achieve much over hurdles, jumping none too ﬂuently in a ﬁrst-time hood on handicap debut/sole outing for Barry John Murphy at Ffos Las in May. TFRHHIII BHA82

DALCASSIAN GIRL (IRE) (201) 52/0562-

B m Getaway (GER) - Two Doves (IRE) The Chris Honour Racing Club Br Mr K. Haverty

10-6

Bryan Carver Chris Honour, Ashburton Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFinished closer than previously under Rules when second of 3 in a maiden hurdle at Exeter (2 3/4m, good) in March, though was flattered by her proximity to the winner, who was completely unextended. Back down in trip for handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA80 2025: SWEET CARYLINE 7 12 0 Brendan Powell 7-2 (Joe Tizzard) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Sheezer Diva (IRE), 11-2 Reel Orange (IRE), Getarose (IRE), 13-2 Siorai (IRE), 9-1 Adba (FR), 14-1 Georgia’s Charm (IRE), 16-1 Burning Embers (IRE), 18-1 Eremenko (GB), Dalcassian Girl (IRE), 33-1 Freddiemissmolli (IRE), 50-1 Clear Sky (GB)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.22 - THE WASDELL GROUP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 3rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Wasdell have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. They will also present a cash prize to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race may be permitted to divide. 16 entries at £50. - Closed October 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.57 - THE WASDELL GROUP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 3rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Wasdell have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. They will also present a cash prize to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race may be permitted to divide. 16 entries at £50. - Closed October 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.32 - THE GOOD INTENTS MARQUEE HIRE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 3rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. 11 entries at £50. - Closed October 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.12 - THE DRAGONBET ‘WELSH CHAMPION’ HURDLE RACE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for five yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Lowest weight 10st 6lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after September 26th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. DragonBet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner. In Addition a cash prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of DragonBet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 24 entries, 3 at £50 and 21 at £250. - Closed October 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.43 - THE DRAGONBET PERSIAN WAR NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 3rd and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Grade 2 hurdle race 3lb Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 5lb. DragonBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner. In Addition a cash prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of DragonBet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 18 entries at £400. - Closed October 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (Penalty Value £45560) A SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.17 - THE DRAGONBET DAILY DRAGONBOOSTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4409 to the winning horse The second to receive £2029, the third £1014, the fourth £507 and the fifth £253. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Penalties, after September 26th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 21 entries at £41. Closed October 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3373; Second £1686; Third £843; Fourth £422; Fifth £210. (Penalty Value £4409.63) SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.55 - THE LSL RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Penalties, after September 26th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. LSL RACING has kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner. In Addition a cash prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries at £50. - Closed October 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 5.31 - THE ALAN BUSHELL RACING REMEMBERS ALAN DAVIES MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, October 3rd and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Penalties, after September 26th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Alan Bushell Racing has kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner. In Addition a cash prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £36. - Closed October 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE. 47

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