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We go again in just 4 days time, with the finale to our Jump Season, the much loved Dunraven Bowl fixture. It’s a fixture we stage with great support from Dunraven and we’re thrilled to be hosting it again.
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HOW TO READ
birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
horse’s name
horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic
No of days since last ran
form guide previous performances /=new season
-=new year
Bold type shows all weather form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
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 1.49
TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE TIP TOP THUNDER THRONE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3255, 2nd £1628, 3rd £814, 4th £407. (Penalty Value £4247.88)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (61 wins from 236 runners, 26%) runs JAKAR DU MOULIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 43 runners, 21%) runs DEEP PURPLE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: GASMANI trained by David Dennis, Banbury, 78 miles.
Point-winner PRAGNELL has displayed ability both starts over hurdles and with this trip sure to unlock more, he’s awarded the tentative vote in an open maiden. Gealic Rambler and Deep Purple are a couple of potential threats.
colours no horse age st lb
1 DEEP PURPLE (IRE) (165) 221-213 D
6 11-8
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Beneficial Choice (IRE) Charlie Todd
Mr Andrew L. Cohen Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Nicholas Dee Wood Hall Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner who confirmed promise of Rules debut when off the mark in a bumper at Southwell in October. Ran to a fair level on his hurdling debut when third at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) the following month and capable of building on that on reappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 GAELIC RAMBLER (IRE) (36) 22-3
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Night of Passion (IRE)
5 11-8
Jonjo O’Neill Jr Mrs E J. Wills Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr K. D. Cotter Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW€80,000 4-y-o, dam (h109), 3m/25f hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/winning chaser in France Aubane (winner at 17f/2 1/4m) Runner-up both starts in Irish points in spring 2024 and had a breathing op ahead of opening third of 3 (displayed clear ability) over C&D. Can improve TFRHHHHI BHA-
3
GASMANI
(IRE) (161) 410-444 D
B g Getaway (GER) - Tasmani (FR)
Hardwick, Wright, Richmond
6 11-8
Richard Patrick
David Dennis, Banbury
Br Mr S Gorman DD Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of bumper at Newcastle in March 2024. Fourth all 3 starts over hurdles so far, best effort yet switched to a handicap at Carlisle in November (20f) Upped further in trip back from a break TFRHHHII BHA106
4 GLANCE OF GLORY (GB)
(-)
B g Passing Glance - Tea Caddy
5 11-8
Daire McConville (7) Sapphire Racing Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br The Batsford Stud FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Second foal, half-brother to bumper winner Teeceethree. Dam (c107/h105), temperamental 19f-25f chase winner TFRHHIII BHA-
5 JAKAR DU MOULIN (FR) (123) 1-24 D
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Maguy des Plages (FR)
6 11-8
Freddie Gingell Mr Colm Donlon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Mr Remi Juvin & Mr Michel Thibault Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner who was beaten 13 lengths when second on Leicester hurdle debut in November and improved when fourth at Ffos Las a month later (both around 2 1/2m). Wears a first-time tongue tie now stepping up in trip Much respected from a leading stable TFRHHHII BHA108
6 PRAGNELL (IRE) (58) 1/-42
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Cruisingdownriver (IRE)
6 11-8
David Bass
Pay The Bill 2 Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br J. P. Russell Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEW£65,000 4-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding Won sole start in points (Mar 2023) and encouraging start under Rules when fourth in 14-runner maiden at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) in February, rallying well Runner-up over 19.51f at this venue 3 weeks later and this trip may well unlock more. TFRHHHHH BHA111
7 STEAL THE MOVES (IRE) (54) 21003 5 11-8
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Tanit James Best
Jane Arnold and Rene Foulquies
Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham
Br Sean Gorman Coombs Group
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers (May 2024) but having been well held on his only start in bumpers at Doncaster, it’s been a similar story over hurdles. Up in distance TFRHIIII BHA-
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SECOND RACE 2.24
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
TIP
TOP DUEL FLUSH NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3255, 2nd £1628, 3rd £814, 4th £407. (Penalty Value £4247.88)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (61 wins from 236 runners, 26%) runs ZAOCHEN ENKI
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs ZAOCHEN ENKI
LONGEST TRAVELLER: INSIDE MAN trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 95 miles.
French recruit ZAOCHEN ENKI made a highly promising debut for Paul Nicholls when scooting in at Wincanton last month and can take this in his stride before tackling better company. Exeter runner-up Inside Man appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of Warwick debut scorer Sage Green.
colours no horse age st lb
1 INSIDE MAN (FR) (19) 14-6142 D
B g Manatee - Rockburn (FR)
5 12-0
David Noonan JAKEMAN, MASON, ROBERTS & BROOKES Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Br E.A.R.L Haras Du Mondant Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who scored at Exeter in November Good second of 5 in handicap hurdle there (16.7f, good, 7/2) 19 days ago. In the mix once more. TFRHHHHI BHA117
2 SAGE GREEN (IRE) (43) 5151 D
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Gaye Steel (IRE)
The Sage Green Partnership
5 11-9
Callum Pritchard (5)
Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Br Susan Eustace Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded when landing 11-runner novice hurdle (40/1) at Warwick (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 43 days ago. Very much one to consider under his 7lb penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 BLACKIJO DAGROSTIS (FR) (23) 5645P4
6 11-2
Br g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Chanelle Dagrostis (FR) Stan Sheppard Lost in the Summer Wine 2 Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br Mr Jean-Pierre Cordonnier Matt Sheppard
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden, better effort when fourth of 6 in selling hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Open to more progress but he needs to here. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 CUILLIN RIDGE (GB) (63) 06
Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Speed Bonnie Boat
5 11-2
David Bass
The Eternal Optimists 2 Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br H. D. J. Daly Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful pedigree but no short-term promise in bumpers at Hereford and Southwell. Makes hurdles debut with more needed TFRHHIII BHA-
5 IFAN
FULL PELT
(IRE) (15) F
5 11-2
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Runaround Sue (IRE) Ben Poste Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
Br Trish Powell
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held when fell 3 out in novice hurdle (300/1) at Ffos Las (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 15 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 PORTCAMMON (IRE) (139) 1-4056
B g Reliable Man - Desert Red (IRE)
Mr P C O Neill
6 11-2
Harriet Tucker (7)
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Cherryvalley Farms Ies Utilities
TIMEFORMVIEW A fairly useful bumper winner for Willie Mullins but yet to match that in a trio of hurdling runs, sixth of 8 in novice at Southwell (15.8f, soft) 139 days ago. Has plenty to prove. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 ZAOCHEN ENKI (FR) (28) 21
4 11-1
B g Barastraight - Lady Needles (IRE) Freddie Gingell Kate & Andrew Brooks Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Haras Enki Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a juvenile hurdle in France last summer and easily made a winning start for new yard in 15f novice hurdle at Wincanton four weeks ago. Jumped really well there and the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-
TIMEFORMVIEWModest winner at 11f on flat 6/1, first run since leaving Julie Camacho when an encouraging fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, soft) on NH debut 77 days ago. Can build on it. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 ANOTHER LIFETIME (GB) (114)
B g Kendargent (FR) - Altra Vita
Mr J. Winfield
4 10-8
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Miss K. Rausing Green Man
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole run for Nigel Hawke when third of 7 in Flat novice at Southwell (11.1f), nearest finish. One to consider for his new yard now going hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 CONNIEMAK (GB) (42) 30
B f Jack Hobbs - Tara Mac
4 10-2
Connor Brace
Mrs Jane Batson Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Tim Vaughan DragonBet, Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on debut Chepstow third when seventh of 9 in juvenile hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good) 42 days ago. Needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS (IRE) 6 11 2 Jack Tudor 15-8 (David Pipe) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Hood worn by No. 2, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Stewards Note:
ANOTHER LIFETIME: Following its run on 28/12/2024 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Zaochen Enki (FR), 3-1 Inside Man (FR), 7-1 Sage Green (IRE), 9-1 Golden Echo (IRE), 18-1 Another Lifetime (GB), 25-1 Portcammon (IRE), 28-1 Conniemak (GB), 50-1 Blackijo Dagrostis (FR), Cuillin Ridge (GB), 250-1 Ifan Full Pelt (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 2.59
THE
TOP RIDERS RESTROOM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (30 wins from 287 runners, 10%) runs IDEALLKO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 43 runners, 21%) runs DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROUGE VIF trained by A Hales, Edgecote, 105 miles.
Preference is for IDEALLKO, who hasn’t looked back since returning on New Year’s Eve and Evan Williams’ 7-y-o can notch his fourth success of the campaign at the expense of Sao Carlos, who didn’t last long on his first try over fences over C&D last month but should make a chaser. El Muchacho, who makes his first start for the in-form Olly Murphy, completes the shortlist
1 ROUGE VIF (FR) (347) 06PP/2-P D
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Rouge Amour (FR)
11 12-0
Bryan Carver
Mr Colin Peake Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br S.A.R.L. Ecurie D & A. Montbroussous
Winwood Construction UK Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaseratbestbutlosthiswayforHarryWhittington Belowformafter11monthsoffwhenremotesecondatHereford lastMarch(first start for Richard Bandey) and found to be lame at Huntingdon a couple of months later Watching brief advised having moved yards again since TFRHHIII BHA115
2 ALTO ALTO (FR) (46) 0-65014 D
Ch g Falco (USA) - Beautyful (IRE)
8 11-13
Harry Reed
Mrs C. New Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Mr Manuel Martinez & Mr Luciano Urano Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWAll 5 of his wins have come at Plumpton, latest on penultimate start when sporting a first-time visor Probably remained in form when fourth of 6 at Fontwell subsequently but others more appealing kept away from the East Sussex venue TFRHHHII BHA114
3 EL MUCHACHO (IRE) (139) 313-505 D
Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR)
8 11-13
Connor Brace
Four Candles Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mrs Dale Adams Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful start for Harriet Dickin over fences at Plumpton on Easter Monday last year Not quite hit those heights since however, including on 4 outings for C. Von Der Recke. Tongue tie reapplied on return/first outing for his new handler TFRHHHII BHA114
4 DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN (GB) (46) 1-3P445 D 8 11-9
B g Martaline - Knar Mardy
Mr Robert Kirkland
Charlie Todd
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Exors of the Late Michael Lysaght The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWCame good at a similar stage last year but is still 2lb above the second of those winning marks and is yet to recapture his form this season Back down in trip but others more appealing for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA110
5 SAO CARLOS (GB) (36) 40-533U D 7 11-8
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Valleyofthedolls
Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & J Diver
James Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Goldford Stud Motaclan
TIMEFORM VIEWWorkmanlike winner of 2m maiden hurdle at Wetherby (heavy) last season Didn’t last long on his first start over the larger obstacles (unseated rider first) at this C&D (good) just over 5 weeks ago but he should make a chaser TFRHHHHI BHA109
6 GOWER PRINCE (GB) (275) 61-2320 D
7 11-3
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Lady Karinga Stan Sheppard
Mrs Jan Johnson Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br T. A. Harman
The Towers Hotel & Spa
TIMEFORM VIEWScored at Wincanton in 12 months ago but failed to recapture that level of form on 4 subsequent outings over the summer, over doing frontrunning tactics when last seen at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to firm) in July Has rejoined his former handler and the hood goes back on TFRHHIII BHA104
7 IDEALLKO (FR) (36) 4-11122 D
7 10-9
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Umiska de Beaumont (FR) Adam Wedge
TIMEFORM VIEWWon a pair of handicap chases in 2023/24 and has bettered that form this season, winning his first 3 starts (over hurdles on second occasion). Has found just one too strong on his last couple of starts and he warrants considerable respect in his current mood TFRHHHHH BHA96
1-2-3: 1.IDEALLKO (FR) 2.SAO CARLOS 3.EL MUCHACHO (IRE)
Hood worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
ROUGE VIF: Following its run on 9/5/2024 it was reported that the horse returned lame.
ALTO ALTO: Following its run on 6/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in the straight.
IDEALLKO: Following its run on 16/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made a mistake then hung left.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Sao Carlos (GB), 9-2 Ideallko (FR), 11-2 El Muchacho (IRE), 6-1 Alto Alto (FR), 13-2 Doyouknowwhatimean (GB), 15-2 Rouge Vif (FR), 12-1 Gower Prince (GB)
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FOURTH RACE 3.34
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 98YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE TIP TOP CLEAN CONVENIENCE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £25000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 9lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (61 wins from 236 runners, 26%) runs BEAU BALKO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 43 runners, 21%) runs REAL STONE
WEIGHTWATCHER: JETOILE won off a handicap mark of 146, his rating is now down 10lb to 136.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAINT SEGAL trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 95 miles.
WESTERN GENERAL’s form has taken off in recent months and he should make a bold bid for the hat-trick Likely front-runner Saint Segal is a solid alternative, while Ligtht N Strike is potentially on a good mark if building on his Ascot run.
1 SAINT SEGAL (FR) (30) 051233 C BF
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR)
7 12-0
David Noonan Culverhill Racing Club V Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Br E.A.R.L Haras Du Mondant et al
Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner who looked as good as ever when scoring at Newbury in December, suited by the return to front-running tactics. Backed that up with 3 good placed efforts and can go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA138
2 WESTERN GENERAL (IRE) (44) 413511
Ch g Valirann (FR) - Shocona (IRE)
Brocade Racing
7 11-13
Jack Tudor
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Ben McCabe Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWOverall record is rather patchy but he resumed progress with an easy win at Wincanton and backed that up with an even better performance at Hereford. Hit with another 10lb rise but he’s much respected in current mood. TFRHHHHH BHA137
3 JETOILE (IRE) (17) P602P6 CD
B g Jeremy (USA) - Accordingtoherself (IRE)
10 11-12
Dylan Johnston (3)
Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Patricia Prenderville
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of the Old Roan on the Mildmay Course at Aintree in October 2023 and signed off last term with a good effort in a valuable Punchestown handicap. Mostly disappointed since, though latest sixth in the Topham was decent. Needs to back that up TFRHHHII BHA136
4 LIGHT N STRIKE (IRE) (22) 12-P6P3 D
9 11-10
B g Leading Light (IRE) - One Rose Ben Jones
Salvo & Alex Giannini, N.Farrell
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Charles Persse Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEWUseful 2m chase winner in May 2023. Well held first 3 starts this season after 18 months off but belatedly proved he retains plenty of ability when third at Ascot 3 weeks ago. On a competitive mark on old form and his excellent spring record provides plenty of optimism for another good showing TFRHHHHI BHA134
5 PAINT THE DREAM (GB) (51) 33/-000P CD
B g Brian Boru - Vineuil (FR)
Mr David Brace
Br Mr David Brace
11 11-7
Connor Brace
David Brace, Bridgend
TIMEFORMVIEW Very smart handicap chaser at best for Fergal O’Brien but has looked a shadow of his former self this season having been off for the best part of 2 years. TFRHIIII BHA131
6 REAL STONE (GB) (51) 42F-P14 D
10 11-6
B g Arvico (FR) - Stoney Path Charlie Todd
Mrs S. C. Welch
Br Mrs S. C. Welch
Dan Skelton, Alcester
The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed record switched to fences last season but left reappearance behind when making all at Wetherby, unchallenged However, only fourth at Kelso next time and others looks more solid. TFRHHHII BHA130
7 BOURBALI (FR) (37) 313334 CD
B g Sinndar (IRE) - Saintheze (FR)
W Pope, E Legg, M Green & T Swaffield
8 11-4
Freddie Gingell
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Mr Louis Lafitte & Mr Herve Barus Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Both wins over fences gained at Kempton, including when making all over 2 1/4m on return in October. Remained in good form since and did too much too soon there latest. TFRHHHHI BHA128
1-2-3: 1.WESTERN GENERAL (IRE) 2.SAINT SEGAL (FR) 3.LIGHT N STRIKE (IRE)
Doubled his tally over fences at Wincanton in November Runner-up next 3 starts but recent efforts suggest he’s gone off the boil TFRHHHII BHA126
9 SAGEBURG COUNTY (IRE) (37) 534UP2 CD 8 10-10
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Sounds Charming (IRE)
Alan & Andrew Turner
James Bowen
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Jim & John Lawler 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences last season Mixed record this term but latest second at Uttoxeter was a good effort Needs to back that up TFRHHHII BHA120
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
LIGHT N STRIKE: Following its run on 30/3/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Western General (IRE), 5-1 Saint Segal (FR), 7-1 Bourbali (FR), 15-2 Light N Strike (IRE), 8-1 Sageburg County (IRE), 9-1 Real Stone (GB), 10-1 Beau Balko (FR), 11-1 Jetoile (IRE), 33-1 Paint The Dream (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 4.07
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE TIP TOP LAVISH LATRINE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £11000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (30 wins from 287 runners, 10%) runs THE MAGUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs THE MAGUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANOTHER FINE MESS trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 83 miles.
EL CURAMACH was fourth in a particularly strong Taunton maiden last year and was duly off the mark next time out He makes most appeal over this longer trip on handicap debut Speiriuil bounced right back to form last time and would be a player if in the same sort of mood here, while Let Me Go Boys is unexposed and could be open to improvement on handicap bow.
1 BERTIE B (GB) (23) 3-210P0
7 12-0
B g Kayf Tara - Toubeera Richard Patrick
C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Boultbee Brooks Ltd Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWRan a career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) in December Possibly unsuited by conditions at Ascot (23.5f, good) next time but ran poorly latest when eleventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter. Drop in trip / return of cheekpieces needs to spark a revival TFRHHHII BHA115
2 GETAWAY DRUMLEE
(IRE) (23) 10-32P0
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Miss Leele (IRE)
Mrs G. Collier
9 11-12
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Paddy Stack Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEWHad looked promising over fences but failed to fire when pulled-up on most recent chase outing and didn’t achieve much returned to hurdles at Uttoxeter last month. Down in grade but needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA113
3 GEEZER ROCKSTAR (IRE) (112) P10-5PP D 6 11-12
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Rock’s Field (IRE)
Doubtfire, Haring, Thornton & Davies
Bryan Carver
Harry Fry, Corscombe
Br The Culloty Family Grosvenor Sport
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/maiden hurdle winner hasn’t made the impact expected in handicaps. Fared no better in first-time tongue tie over a longer trip at Taunton (23.9f) last December. Has had wind surgery since One to note in the betting on return TFRHHHHI BHA113
4 NEW
FOUND FAME
(IRE) (73) P42141
B g Fame And Glory - Coco Opera (IRE)
The New Found Wilsons
9 11-8
Liam Harrison
Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Br R. Lynch Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at Bangor this season, latest in first-time blinkers over a shorter trip (16.6f), typically carried head awkwardly under pressure Should prove as effective back up in trip and can give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA109
5 COME ON NIA (GB) (30) 102245
B m Telescope (IRE) - Call Me A Star
Mr A. V. John
Br D. and Mrs Holmes
6 11-5
Shane Quinlan (3)
Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton
Andy Martin Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWImproved away from the mud when winning back-to-back 2m handicaps last summer and back to form in better conditions over this sort of trip in a Grade 2 mares novice handicap at Newbury last time. Tougher task back in open company. TFRHHHII BHA106
6 EL CURAMACH (IRE) (345) 54-1
B g El Salvador (IRE) - Bi Curamach (IRE)
7 11-4
Dylan Johnston (3)
Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Shay Slevin
TIMEFORMVIEWStrong form when fourth of 13 in novice at Taunton (16.5f) on penultimate run and duly confirmed that promise when off the mark in a 2m Warwick maiden last May, shaping as though worth a go at this longer trip Respected on handicap debut TFRHHHHH BHA105
7 LET ME GO BOYS (IRE) (132) 2-044
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - O What A Dame (IRE)
5 11-4
Jonjo O’Neill Jr Fall From Gracers Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Metric Bloodstock Limited Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWPurchased for £82,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point in February last year Down the field in a bumper on stable debut prior to finished fourth in a pair of maidens over the winter. Could well have more to offer on handicap debut over a longer trip TFRHHHHI BHA105
1-2-3: 1.EL CURAMACH (IRE) 2.SPEIRIUIL (IRE) 3.LET ME GO BOYS (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
ANOTHER FINE MESS (IRE) (59) 406-4F1
Gr g Mount Nelson - Miss Blueyes (IRE)
Mrs Helen L. Stoneman
6 11-4
David Noonan
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br T. Boylan Stoneman Engineering
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed much improved form on his first completed handicap outing to get off the mark when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle (9/1) at Warwick (16f, heavy) 59 days ago. Up in trip and further improvement not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA105
9 THE GREY MAN (GB) (43) 23-0136
6 11-3
Gr g Dartmouth - Timon’s Tara Ben Poste
Mr Mark James Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Mark James Clay Street Property Consultants
TIMEFORMVIEWBest efforts have come on testing ground around 2m this season and found his run of good form coming to a halt when sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Warwick back on better ground No surprise to see him trying this longer trip but will need to improve TFRHHHII BHA104
10 SPEIRIUIL (IRE) (30) 01U463 D
B m Fracas (IRE) - Something Graceful
5 11-2
Lorcan Murtagh
Molly and Paul Willis Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at Lingfield (19.5f) in November and all set to follow-up when unseating last at Huntingdon (20.6f) in January. Bounced back to form when third in a Bangor handicap (19.6f) last month. Player if she can back that up TFRHHHHI BHA103
11 THE
MAGUS
(IRE) (44) 542
5 10-13
B g Yeats (IRE) - Regents Dancer (IRE) Conor Ring
RED & BLACK MAGIC Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br R. Lynch
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced type showed much improved form when second of 11 in novice hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good) 44 days ago. Open to further progress on handicap hurdle debut TFRHHHII BHA100
12 SEE THE GREEN (GB) (51) 146
B g Postponed (IRE) - Clarentine
4 10-8
Callum Pritchard (5)
See The Green Partners Anthony Charlton, Warminster Br Bluehills Racing Ltd Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful on Flat for Owen Burrows and made a successful start to his hurdle career in Ludlow juvenile (15.7f) in November Hasn’t progressed in 2 runs subsequently and may have a bit to find on handicap debut over the longer trip TFRHHHII BHA105
2024: IL VA DE SOI (FR) 6 11 0 Alice Stevens 11-10 (Harry Derham) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 El Curamach (IRE), 8-1 Geezer Rockstar (IRE), Let Me Go Boys (IRE), 9-1 New Found Fame (IRE), The Magus (IRE), 11-1 Bertie B (GB), 12-1 Another Fine Mess (IRE), Speiriuil (IRE), 14-1 See The Green (GB), 18-1 Getaway Drumlee (IRE), Come On Nia (GB), 22-1 The Grey Man (GB)
SIXTH RACE 4.44
TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE TIP TOP SENSATIONAL SHOWER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£7000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (30 wins from 287 runners, 10%) runs TOM TAGGLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs TOM TAGGLE LONGEST TRAVELLER: QUITE THE GETAWAY trained by R Bevis, Duckington, 147 miles.
The vote goes to RI NA CUIRTE, who bumped into an unexposed one when runner-up over C&D last time and a 4lb rise for that effort is by no means harsh. Impecunious has also been raised 4lb for his recent success over 19.4f here and, provided he stays this trip and is able to keep his quirks in check, the 6-y-o will be a theat. The consistent Gorcombe Moonshine and Sawpit Samantha both make each-way appeal
1 IMPECUNIOUS (IRE) (16) 305001 C
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Fancytail (IRE)
6 12-0
Callum Pritchard (5)
Mrs S. M. Trump Chris Down, Cullompton
Br Mrs Christine Wilson Woodwarm Stoves TIMEFORMVIEWLeftprevioushandicapformwellbehindwhenopeninghisaccountina10-runnercontesthere(19.4f,good)16daysago, landingasignficantgamblein the process Stamina to prove now upped in trip but 4lb fair enough and will be a danger to all if able to build on that breakthrough success. TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 RI NA CUIRTE (IRE) (32) 013002
7 12-0
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Always Hoping (IRE) Ben Jones Beard, Beard, Hill & Langford Ben Clarke, Corscombe
Br J. H. Kidd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWWellbackedandmuchimprovedafter6monthsoffwhennarrowlylandinga31/4mFontwellhandicapinNovember Backontrackfollowingacoupleof low-key efforts when runner-up over this C&D with cheekpieces refitted last month and reproduction of that will put him firmly in the picture TFRHHHHH BHA100
3 HAWK STONE (IRE) (53) 221-006
6 12-0
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Morning Milan (IRE) James Best
The Mischief Makers
Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Mr Michael Dillon Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better
TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodformlastspring,runner-uptwicebeforegettingoffthemarkatUttoxeter(2m,heavy).Wellbelowthatlevelin3startssofarthisseason,including when tried in cheekpieces (omitted here) at Ludlow last time, and a large cloud of doubt looms in respect of his stamina for this trip TFRHHIII BHA100
4 LOUGH OWEL (IRE) (12) 34-0005 D 7 11-10
B g Hillstar - Luanna (IRE)
Bryan Carver
One Too Many Syndicate Dean Summersby, Kellacott
Br Garryrichard Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form at best for Gordon Elliott but ended time with that yard on a low note and it’s hard to draw any real positives from what he’s shown in 3 runs for this yard Sports a first-time tongue strap. TFRHIIII BHA96
5 MATTIE ROSS (GB) (27) 41P05P 9 11-8
B m Champs Elysees - Ommadawn (IRE)
The Zara Syndicate
David Bass
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Mr & Mrs R. & P. Scott Tori Global
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for some creditable efforts last season when winning Market Rasen handicap (23f, good) last summer Made little impact in 4 starts since, though, and hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces helping to spark a revival here. TFRHIIII BHA94
6 MY LOUISE (GB) (23) 10-5405 7 11-4
B m Passing Glance - Leyla’s Gift
My Louise Partnership
Br Mrs Lydia Richards
Marc Goldstein
Lydia Richards, Chichester
Lydia Richards Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 2 of her 3 starts in bumpers but below that level over hurdles so far, for all that her latest fifth of 12 in a Stratford handicap (2 3/4m, good to firm) represented her best effort yet in this sphere. Others make more appeal for win purposes. TFRHHIII BHA90
7 LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) (2) 0P1344 CD 10 11-4
B g Winged Love (IRE) - Neat ‘n Nimble
Woodhayes racing club
Lucy Gardner
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br Mrs Patricia Doran Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW
Capitalised on a handy mark when scoring over C&D in February but below par both in this sphere and over fences since, including when a well-held fourth in a Newton Abbot handicap chase on Saturday. TFRHHIII BHA90
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Taggle Og (IRE) Adam Wedge
C M Marles Partnership
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Patrick Hayes Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWStepped up on maiden/novice form sent handicapping at Taunton (19f, soft) where he finished fourth of 10 in the race won by Rodney (winner again since) in February. However, he failed to build on that upped to 21f at Ludlow next time and much depends on whether this stiffer test works in his favour TFRHHIII BHA82
9
QUITE THE GETAWAY (GB) (42) 606-045
Gr m Getaway (GER) - Buddy Love
Bevis & Houghton
7 10-9
Finn Lambert (3)
Robert Bevis, Duckington
Br Richard Bevis Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart
TIMEFORMVIEWTwicehittheframeinbumpersforthisyardin2023priortoshowinglittlein3runsoverhurdlesforNigelTwiston-Davies.Didn’tshowmuchonfirst2runs in handicap company back with this yard either but fared better when fifth of 13 at Stratford (2 3/4m, good to soft) last time Each-way shout. TFRHHHII BHA81
10 PENTHOUSE POPPET (IRE)
(23) 056545
8 10-8
B m Getaway (GER) - Conors Miracle (IRE) Stan Sheppard
The Poppet Partnership
Br Michael O’Regan
Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
TIMEFORM VIEWLooked modest in Ireland for Colin McBratney and beaten a fair way back under Rules on yard debut at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) last month Hard to envisage this step back up in trip prompting the required improvement for this 8-y-o to emerge on top here. TFRHHIII BHA80
11
FANTOMAS (FR) (59) 35-3P00 D
B g Sinndar (IRE) - Trudente (FR)
Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
Br Mr Franck Van Haaren
9 10-7
James Turner (5)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Courtiers Investment Services Limited TIMEFORMVIEWScored at Hereford last spring but that’s his sole success from 21 starts over hurdles and he hasn’t shown much in 2 appearances since returning from a break in December Now tried in a tongue strap. TFRHHIII BHA79
12 GORCOMBE MOONSHINE (GB) (18)
302303 8 10-4
B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seemma Harry Kimber
Mr Phill Meaden Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports TIMEFORMVIEWSole victory came over fences back in December 2023 but has performed with credit over hurdles this season, placed again when third in a 5-runner handicap at Plumpton (20.5f, good) recently Solid each-way claims off the same mark. TFRHHHII BHA76
13 WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE (IRE) (37) 35165F 7 10-3
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Medimli (IRE)
Mr Russell Lane
Lorcan Murtagh
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Philip Rothwell Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a gamble when makingall in a Newcastlenovices’ handicap chase (23.4f, good to soft) in December but has followed that with a string of below par efforts. Conversely, he resumes in this sphere on a workable mark and will be a threat if the first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect TFRHHHII BHA75
14 DOM BOSCO (GB) (111) 0/5P-PPP
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Definitely Better (IRE)
8 10-3
Sean Houlihan
Miss Julie Hoskins Tom George, Slad
Br Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher HBA Media TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless following 13 attempts overall and pulled up all 3 starts since returning from a long layoff in October. TFRHIIII BHA75
15 SAWPIT SAMANTHA (GB) (27) 35-3003 7 10-2
B m Champs Elysees - Sawpit Supreme
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Mr David A. Hunt Jo Davis, East Garston
Br Mr D. A. Hunt Tote, Equissistant Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWEncouraging start for new connections when third of 11 over 20.5f here in December No show down to 2m next 2 starts but back on track upped to 3m when third in a 9-runner Taunton handicap last month and she’s a live each-way candidate off the same mark. TFRHHHII BHA73
16 ELFRIDE (GB) (59) 0604P6
Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Just Missie
9 10-2
Harry Bannister
Mr Dave Redfern Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Miss Marie Steele Tori Global
TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run and while she posted her best effort of this season when sixth at Warwick last time, it’s best to look elsewhere in search of the winner TFRHIIII BHA72
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 16 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5, 13. Visor worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 16. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 15.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 12, 14.
Stewards Note:TOM TAGGLE: Following its run on 27/2/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Impecunious (IRE), 5-1 Ri Na Cuirte (IRE), 8-1 Gorcombe Moonshine (GB), 17-2 Watchoutitscookie (IRE), 10-1 Sawpit Samantha (GB), 14-1 Quite The Getaway (GB), 18-1 Tom Taggle (IRE), 20-1 Lightonthewing (IRE), 22-1 Hawk Stone (IRE), My Louise (GB), Fantomas (FR), 28-1 Penthouse Poppet (IRE), 40-1 Elfride (GB), 50-1 Mattie Ross (GB), 66-1 Lough Owel (IRE), Dom Bosco (GB)
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE TIP TOP PORTABLE EVENT OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (61 wins from 236 runners, 26%) runs OLD PARK STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs OLD PARK STAR
LONGEST TRAVELLER: PINK PONY CLUB trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 83 miles.
SINCHI ROCA impressed when quickening up nicely to win on his Taunton bumper debut and is taken to defy a penalty, most likely at the main expense of Old Park Star and Can You Hear Me unless the betting speaks strongly for one of the newcomers.
1 SINCHI ROCA (IRE) (53) 11 D
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Quri (IRE)
Cahill, Hosie, Van Der Horst
5 11-10
Callum Pritchard (5)
Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Br D. W. Macauley Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW£70,000 buy after a point win and he followed up in Taunton bumper for new connections 8 weeks ago, displaying a good turn of foot Useful prospect who is probably capable of defying a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 KISS GOLD (FR) (-)
B g Rail Link - Dylan Philly (FR)
5 11-3
Sean Houlihan
Mr David Mitchell Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Gold & Blue Ltd Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWRail Link gelding Half-brother to 1 1/2m winner on Flat in France Jolly Gold Dam maiden on Flat in France. The stable has some good bumper performers to compare him to so a market move would be interesting Yard also runs Can You Hear Me TFRHHHII BHA-
3 OLD PARK STAR (IRE) (73)
32
B g Well Chosen - Norwich Star (IRE)
5 11-3
Freddie Gingell
Gordon & Su Hall Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br M Fogarty Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when placed in bumpers at Sandown and Kempton 3 months apart. Likely to be in the thick of things again for an in-form leading stable TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 PINK PONY CLUB (GB)
(-)
5 11-3
B g Frontiersman - Southern Kate (IRE) Lorcan Williams
CPR Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Camilla Scott
TIMEFORM VIEW Frontiersman gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3 1/2m) Across The Bay. The stable has a 5-64 bumper record in the last 5 seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 ROMANY
KING
(GB) (141) 1
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Silver Gypsy (IRE)
On The Bill
6 11-3
David Bass
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Yorton Farm Stud Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORM VIEW £45,000 purchase after winning his sole start in Irish points (Dec 2024) Interesting to see what the betting makes of him TFRHHHII BHA-
6 GONE GIRL (IRE) (72) 0
B m Califet (FR) - Strong Lady (IRE)
The Gone Girl Syndicate
5 10-10
Harry Bannister
Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Br Gerard Cosgrave Oliver Signy Racing Llp
TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, ninth of 13 in bumper at Warwick (2m, soft) on debut 72 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind TFRHHIII BHA-
7
CAN YOU HEAR ME (IRE) (37)
6
4 10-9
B g Vadamos (FR) - Still Small Voice Ben Jones
Mrs Judith Luff Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br John Hore Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWVadamos gelding who showed definite ability when sixth of 13 on Kempton debut last month, unable to sustain run after making headway into a challenging position May do better TFRHHHHI BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, finished well behind the reopposing Can You Hear Me on Kempton debut 37 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 RIVER GLANCE (GB)
(50) 0
B g Passing Glance - River Arrow
Mrs M. J. Arnold
4 10-9
James Best
Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham
Br Kevin Bishop Coombs Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks more one for the longer term based on his opening seventh of 14 on Huntingdon debut last month. TFRHIIII BHA-
10 DREAMFYRE DANCER (GB)
(-)
B f Dragon Dancer - Expresstime (IRE)
The Cant Take it With You Syndicate
Br T. C. Dawson
4 10-2
Ben Godfrey
Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton
TIMEFORM VIEW £1,000 3-y-o purchase by Dragon Dancer. Dam (c90/h79) 2 1/2m chase winner (stayed 23f) Likely outsider on debut TFRHIIII BHA-
2024: THE BLUESMAN (FR) 5 10 12 Freddie Gingell 4-9 (Paul Nicholls) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 4.
Stewards Note:
OLD PARK STAR: Following its run on 7/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Old Park Star (IRE), 9-4 Sinchi Roca (IRE), 6-1 Can You Hear Me (IRE), 10-1 Romany King (GB), 12-1 Kiss Gold (FR), 22-1 Pink Pony Club (GB), 40-1 Crown Khov (IRE), 66-1 Gone Girl (IRE), 80-1 Dreamfyre Dancer (GB), 150-1 River Glance (GB)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to
£100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE TIP TOP PORTABLE EVENT OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (61 wins from 236 runners, 26%) runs ZAMEK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs ZAMEK
LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOONLIGHT STRIDE trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 76 miles.
Paul Nicholls newcomer ZAMEK gets the vote, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong Recent Irish point winner Lazare Combo is a likely type, while Duel Au Soleil achieved enough at Huntingdon to think he should be in the shake-up.
1 DUEL AU SOLEIL (FR) (50) P334
5 11-3
B g Ivanhowe (GER) - Dabaratsa (FR) Ben Jones
Ballaskiggs Racing Ben Pauling, Naunton Br Earl de Cordelles & Earl La Dariole Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced both completed starts in points Shaped like a stayer when fourth of 16 on Huntingdon bumper debut (good to soft) in March. Should figure but likely vulnerable to an above-average newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-
2 MANALISHI (IRE) (-)
B g Malinas (GER) - Lucy Rouge (IRE)
6 11-3
Finn Lambert (3)
Richard Phillips Racing Syndicate Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Pat Cassidy Tori Global
TIMEFORMVIEW
£20,000 Malinas gelding Half-brother to bumper winner/fair hurdler River Walk. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/ useful hurdler (stays 3m) Stoney Mountain The stable does get the odd bumper winner so worth a betting check. TFRHHHII BHA-
3
ZAMEK (FR) (-)
Gr g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Zanatiya (FR)
5 11-3
Freddie Gingell
Neil Smith & Alfie Smith Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br S.C Ecurie Altima Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEW €160,000 Beaumec De Houelle gelding Half-brother to numerous winners, including French hurdler/chaser Zarisk Dam unraced. This newcomer makes obvious paper appeal TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 CLEMCOS
REVENGE
(GB) (-)
6 10-10
B m Sir Percy - Ringaround Callum Pritchard (5)
Mr Martyn Brian Clemence Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Richard Bevis & Ian Robinson
TIMEFORM VIEW Sir Percy mare Dam ran once in bumper A watching brief is advised on debut TFRHHIII BHA-
5 LIMERICK LASS (IRE) (98) 4
Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - The Adare Woman (IRE)
The Afillyeights
5 10-10
Ben Godfrey
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Mrs Elizabeth Grant geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, fourth of 7 in bumper at Exeter (17f, heavy, 6/1) on debut 98 days ago. Has a tongue tie added now. TFRHHHII BHA-
6
MOONLIGHT STRIDE (GB)
(-)
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Absalom’s Girl
5 10-10
Sean Houlihan
Mr David Mitchell Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWPether’s Moon half-sister to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Senior Chief and fairly useful chaser Lermoos Legend. One to note in the betting for a yard with a healthy bumper strike-rate this season TFRHHHII BHA
7 ANOTHER DRAM (GB) (-) 4 10-9
B g Mukhadram - Toubeera
Richard Patrick Boultbee Brooks Ltd Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Boultbee Brooks Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Mukhadram gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Bertie B. Dam bumper/useful 21f-3m hurdle winner The yard is 1-14 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Cosy winner of sole Irish point in March. Interesting runner TFRHHHHI BHA-
9 THE MULLET (IRE) (-)
B g Vadamos (FR) - Go Back Eileen (IRE)
Gerald’s Charity Syndicate
4 10-9
David Bass
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br John White Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing, Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORM VIEW €25,000 Vadamos gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart staying chaser Regal Encore The betting should help guide to expectations with this one. TFRHHHII BHA-
2024:(See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 7, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Zamek (FR), 5-1 Duel Au Soleil (FR), Lazare Combo (FR), 8-1 Moonlight Stride (GB), 9-1 Limerick Lass (IRE), 14-1 Clemcos Revenge (GB), The Mullet (IRE), 16-1 Manalishi (IRE), 22-1 Another Dram (GB)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
DOGS
Racegoers are not permitted to bring dogs into any enclosure In car parks dogs must be kept on leads at all times. During hot weather it should be remembered that Police and RSPCA officials reserve the right to force entry into any vehicle to release an animal if suffering
ARC Tracks
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.49 - THE TIP TOP THUNDER THRONE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1957, the third £978 and the fourth £489. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £39 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Tip Top have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 21 entries at £39. - Closed April 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3255; Second £1628; Third £814; Fourth £407. (Penalty Value £4247.88)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.24 - THE TIP TOP DUEL FLUSH NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1957, the third £978 and the fourth £489. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £39 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Tip Top have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 26 entries at £39. - Closed April 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3255; Second £1628; Third £814; Fourth £407. (Penalty Value £4247.88)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.59 - THE TIP TOP RIDERS RESTROOM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Tip Top have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries, 1 at £12 and 15 at £60. - Closed April 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.34 - THE TIP TOP CLEAN CONVENIENCE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for five yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Tip Top have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 23 entries, 9 at £25 and 14 at £125. - Closed April 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 9lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.07 - THE TIP TOP LAVISH LATRINE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Tip Top have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 37 entries at £55. - Closed April 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.44 - THE TIP TOP SENSATIONAL SHOWER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Tip Top have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 32 entries at £35. - Closed April 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.19 - THE TIP TOP PORTABLE EVENT OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Tip Top have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race AdministrationCode).23entriesat£22.-ClosedApril15th,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£1878;Second£939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 5.55 - THE TIP TOP PORTABLE EVENT OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Tip Top have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 23 entries at £22. - Closed April 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
