Chepstow Racecard - Saturday 11th October

Welcome to Chepstow Racecourse!

A very warm welcome to everyone joining us today at Chepstow Racecourse for Day Two of the DragonBet Welsh Racing Festival. The wait is truly over – jump racing is back in Wales! After an exciting opening day yesterday, we’re thrilled to bring you another afternoon of top-class racing as we continue to launch the new National Hunt season in style.

Today’s feature race is the Wasdell Group Silver Trophy, one of the most prestigious contests on the Welsh racing calendar With £75,000 in prize money and a roll of honour featuring names such as Don’t Push It and Ballyoptic, it promises to be a fiercely competitive and memorable renewal. We extend our sincere thanks to the Wasdell Group for their valued and ongoing support of this important race – their commitment to Chepstow and Welsh racing is deeply appreciated.

Of course, this festival would not be possible without the incredible backing of our headline sponsor, DragonBet. Their passion for horse racing—and for Welsh sport as a whole—is infectious. A huge thank you to David, James, and the entire DragonBet team for their vision, enthusiasm, and generosity. We’re proud to have you leading the way as our headline partner and look forward to growing this festival together for many years to come. We also extend our gratitude to our other valued sponsors Garth Broom from Brocade Racing, the proud owner of the much loved Native River, Good Intents Marquee Hire, and Weatherbys whose generous contributions help make this festival possible. With a stellar card of racing across all three days, we thank the owners and trainers for their fantastic support and look forward to seeing their horses light up the track once again.

But the festival experience doesn’t stop at the finishing post! From the spectacular Stilt Walkers, Fire Breathers, and Mirror Men greeting you on arrival, to the Tom Jones Tribute act before racing, and live music from The Wickermen after the final race with our resident DJ keeping the atmosphere buzzing between races there’s something for everyone. Be sure to visit our lively retail village, where you’ll find a fantastic selection of stalls to browse throughout the day. Whether you’re a lifelong racing fan or visiting for the first time, today promises to be an unforgettable experience. Please refer to the entertainment itinerary for times and locations.

As you may have seen that we have announced our fixtures for 2026. We’re thrilled to have secured a very special Centenary Fixture on Sunday, 9th August. This landmark event will celebrate 100 years of racing at Chepstow We’ll be making many more announcements in due course about the day itself, along with a series of exciting celebrations planned across the year

For any queries, or to donate any memorabilia to us for the 100th year celebration please contact us on centenary@chepstow-racecourse.co.uk

Enjoy an exceptional Day Two of the DragonBet Welsh Racing Festival, and thank you for being part of the excitement here at Chepstow

Wellbeing – Quiet Zone & Sensory Space

We want everyone to enjoy their time with us. There is a Quiet Zone available in Suite 12 for anyone who may benefit from a calmer space.

If you would like to use a quiet zone area or need assistance then please speak to a member of our team or report to Reception at the Racecourse Office, where our staff will be happy to help.

Upcoming Feature Event at Chepstow:

Coral Welsh Grand National, Saturday 27th December

We really appreciate your support and thank you for joining us for our Dragonbet Welsh Racing Festival. We hope you enjoy all of the action on and off the track and I look forward to seeing you return to us soon.

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Luke Admans - General Manager at Chepstow Racecourse

CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses

Time

Itinerary

Activity / Act

Location

from when Gates open Stilt Walkers, Fire Breathing & Mirror Men Entrance

12:30-13:15 Tom Jones Tribute Bonanza Boy Marquee

13:35 Race 1 dragonbet.co.uk Bet £10 Get £20 Juvenile Hurdle Track

14:10

Race 2 DragonBet Real Bookmakers Novices’ Limited Chase Track

14:45

Race 3 DragonBet Native River Handicap Chase Track

15:20

Race 4 Wasdell Group Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle Track

16:00

Race 5 Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow 4-Y-O Hurdle Track

16:35

Race 6 Good Intents Marquee Hire Handicap Chase Track

17:10

Race 7 dragonbet.co.uk Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle Track

After racing +-17:25 The Wickermen stage area in Bonanza Boy Marquee All day between races Resident DJ Bonanza Boy Marquee

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The Chepstow Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing.

NATIVE RIVER BROCADERACING

SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

CHIEF STEWARD GUY UPTON

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

ROBERT WEBB-BROWN

SOPHIE CANDY, NATHAN GREEN, MARGARET GROVES

STARTERS

SOPHIA UPTON

CIARAN MCKEE

JUDGE

GUY LEWIS

CLERK OF THE SCALES

ROBERT CUTHBERT

HANDICAPPER

JAMES NORRIS

VETERINARY OFFICERS

JESSICA RAINBOW

KATHERINE BYAM-COOK

VETERINARY SURGEONS

BOBBY McEWEN

SCOTT MILNES

CARYS REYNOLDS

SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER

DR PETER PHILLIPS

MEDICAL OFFICER

DR ANNE LASHFORD

DR CHRIS REYNOLDS

NURSE

SARAH GODFREY

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

DARREN STONE

CHRISTINE HANNAFORD

ANDREA KELLY

HORSE HANDLERS

KAREN WILLIAMS

JADE LAZENBY

GENERAL MANAGER

LUKE ADMANS

CLERK OF THE COURSE

DAI JONES

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

RON MASON

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

LUKE ADMANS

COMMENTATOR

MARK JOHNSON

BETTING RING MANAGER

ANDY COLLINS

RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS RACECARD

birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

horse’s name

form guide

previous performances

horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic draw age weight st-lbs

No. of days since last ran

1 TOP COP (12) 050322

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows all weather form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

B g Acclamation - Speed Cop

6 9-7 (11)

Matthew Cosham (3) South Wales Argus & Chepstow Racing Club

Ronald Harris, Chepstow Br Littleton Stud 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

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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Race 1 1.15 1m 1f

1 First Conquest (GB) 9-5

2 Liberty Lane (IRE) 9-5

3 Torito (GB) 9-5

4 Damysus (GB) 9-1

5 Gladius (IRE) 9-1

6 Mister Rizz (GB) 9-1

Race 2 1.50 1m 2f

1 Allegresse (GB) 9-4

2 Del Maro (GER) 9-4

3 Endorsement (IRE) 9-4

4 Look To The Stars (IRE) 9-4

5 Loz Vegas (IRE) 9-4

6 Mr Colonel (IRE) 9-4

7 Pierre Bonnard (IRE) 9-4

8 Spyce (GB) 9-4

Race 3 2.25 1m

1 Al Zanati (GB) 9-3

2 Archer Royal (IRE) 9-3

3 Glacius (GB) 9-3

4 Hankelow (IRE) 9-3

5 New Zealand (IRE) 9-3

6 Pathein (IRE) 9-3

7 Straight Up (IRE) 9-3

NEWMARKET

Race 4 3.00 7f

1 Alparslan (IRE) 9-3

2 Distant Storm (GB) 9-3

3 Gewan (GB) 9-3

4 Gstaad (GB) 9-3

5 Italy (GB) 9-3

6 Oxagon (FR) 9-3

7 Pacific Avenue (IRE) 9-3

8 Saba Desert (GB) 9-3

9 Zavateri (IRE) 9-3

Race 5 3.40 2m 2f

1 Hipop de Loire (FR) 9-12

2 Divine Comedy (IRE) 9-5

3 Barnso (GB) 9-4

4 Dawn Rising (IRE) 9-3

5 The Shunter (IRE) 9-3

6 Bunting (FR) 9-1

7 Manxman (IRE) 9-0

8 Alphonse Le Grande (IRE) 8-13

9 Beylerbeyi (GB) 8-11

10 Fireblade (GB) 8-10

11 Ndaawi (GB) 8-9

12 Mordor (FR) 8-8

13 Seddon (IRE) 8-7

Race 6 4.15

7f

1 Kamakameleon (GB) 9-9

2 Pacifica Pier (IRE) 9-8

3 Blue To Blue (IRE) 9-2

4 Wedonttelllies (IRE) 9-1

5 Ecclefechan (GB) 8-9

6 Cashbox (IRE) 8-8

7 Supreme Clarets (IRE) 8-4

Race 7 4.50 6f

1 Alfa Kellenic (GB) 9-3

2 Circe (IRE) 9-3

3 Dubai Treasure (IRE) 9-3

4 Vadream (GB) 9-3

5 Woodhay Wonder (GB) 9-3

6 Celandine (GB) 9-2

7 Galaxy Zoo (GB) 9-2

8 Hold A Dream (IRE) 9-2

9 Lady of Andros (GB) 9-2

10 Lady Roxby (GB) 9-2

11 Media Darling (GB) 9-2

12 Pearl of Windsor (GB) 9-2

13 Perfect Part (IRE) 9-2

14 Tiva (IRE) 9-2

Race 1 1.30 6f

1 Black Star Boy (IRE) 9-3

2 Boston Dan (IRE) 9-3

3 Comical Point (IRE) 9-3

4 Dandy Style (IRE) 9-3

5 Division (GB) 9-3

6 Flying Comet (GB) 9-3

7 Rydale Frosty (GB) 9-3

8 Star Material (IRE) 9-3

9 Anaisa (GB) 9-1

10 Ali Shuffle (GB) 8-12

11 Azleet (GB) 8-12

12 Flowerhead (IRE) 8-12

13 Indy B (IRE) 8-12

14 Killavia (GB) 8-12

15 Lightning Polka (GB) 8-12

Race 2 2.05 1m 2f 56y

1 Grey Cuban (GB) 9-9

2 Kihavah (GB) 9-7

3 Teumessias Fox (IRE) 9-7

4 Insanity (GB) 9-3

5 Erzindjan (IRE) 9-3

6 Tony Montana (GB) 9-3

7 Champagne Prince (GB) 8-13

8 Andaleep (IRE) 8-13

9 Albany (GB) 8-11

10 Mustazeed (IRE) 8-10

11 Take Heart (IRE) 8-8

12 Per Contra (IRE) 8-7

13 Have Secret (IRE) 8-7

14 Two Brothers (GB) 8-6

15 Ey Up Its The Boss (GB) 8-4

Race 3 2.40 7f 192y

1 He’s Waliim (GB) 9-9

2 Boiling Over (IRE) 9-3

3 Laazm (IRE) 8-13

4 Night Patrol (IRE) 8-12

5 Real Man (GB) 8-4

Belgravian (IRE) 8-2

Caprelo (GB) 8-2

21 Bashful Boy (IRE) 8-2

YORK

Race 4 3.15

6f

1 Hammer The Hammer (IRE) 9-12

2 Northern Ticker (IRE) 9-10

3 Sir Yoshi (IRE) 9-9

4 Blue Storm (GB) 9-7

5 Gleneagle Bay (IRE) 9-6

6 Toyotomi (FR) 9-6

7 Commanche Falls (GB) 9-6

8 Korker (IRE) 9-4

9 Jordan Electrics (GB) 9-4

10 Strike Red (IRE) 9-2

11 Dark Cloud Rising (GB) 9-0

12 Gweedore (GB) 9-0

13 Bergerac (IRE) 8-13

14 Eye of Dubai (GB) 8-13

15 Uncle Don (GB) 8-13

16 Sergeant Wilko (IRE) 8-12

17 King’s Lynn (GB) 8-12

18 Binhareer (IRE) 8-11

19 Eternal Sunshine (GB) 8-11

20 Rousing Encore (IRE) 8-10

21 Purest Time (GB) 8-10

22 Loom (IRE) 8-9

Race 5 3.55 7f 192y

1 Arabian Desert (GB) 9-7

2 Emtinan (IRE) 9-7

3 Howsham (GB) 9-7 4 Joulany (IRE) 9-7

5 King of Berkshire (IRE) 9-7 6 Morshdi (GB) 9-7 7 Regal Knight (GB) 9-7 8 Valenday (GB) 9-7

Race 6 4.30 2m 56y

1 Berkshire Sundance (IRE) 9-9

2 Ribble Vibe (IRE) 9-9

3 Arrange (IRE) 9-9

4 Gibside (GB) 9-8

5 Circuit Breaker (GB) 9-7

6 Terrorise (GB) 9-6

7 The Crafty Mole (GB) 9-5

8 Tafsir (USA) 9-4

9 Haveyoumissedme (GB) 9-4

10 Marbuzet (GB) 9-2

11 Molten Sea (GB) 9-1

12 Mandarb (FR) 8-13

13 Dance Time (GB) 8-12

14 Zimmerman (GB) 8-10

15 Trojan Sun (GB) 8-10

16 Queen Roslyn (GB) 8-6

17 Tazaman (GB) 8-5

Race 7 5.05 1m 2f 56y

1 I Still Have Faith (GB) 9-11

2 BillyB (FR) 9-11

3 Padishakh (FR) 9-11

4 Spioradalta (GB) 9-11

5 Let’s Dream (GB) 9-10

6 Contact (IRE) 9-9

7 Rajapour (IRE) 9-9

8 Dark Moon Rising (IRE) 9-9

9 Mr King (IRE) 9-8

10 Arkhalia Flynn (GB) 9-8

11 Financer (GB) 9-8

12 Capital Guarantee (IRE) 9-8

13 Yorkshire Lady (GB) 9-8

14 Noble Horizon (GB) 9-8

15 Austrian Theory (IRE) 9-7

16 Spirit Catcher (IRE) 9-6

17 Titian (IRE) 9-6

18 Byblos (GB) 9-4

19 Whathappensinvegas (IRE) 9-4

20 Project Geofin (GB) 9-4

FIRST RACE 1.35

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR JUVENILE THREE YRS OLD

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JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (58 wins from 239 runners, 24%) runs TREASURE PLANET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (10 wins from 61 runners, 16%) runs AMMES

FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2015, 2016, 2020 and 2021. The stable runs TREASURE PLANET today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: AMMES trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 195 miles.

AMMES came clear with plenty in hand from Lunar Orbit at Sedgefield and seems sure to improve a good deal in this sphere. He can defy a penalty. Paul Nicholls has won this juvenile 7 times since 2010 and Treasure Planet makes a fair bit of appeal.

colours no horse st lb

1 AMMES (IRE) (11) 1 11-7

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Crystal Diamond

J Melville and A Mehrad

Sean Bowen

James Owen, Newmarket

Br Barronstown Stud Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful on Flat and ran out a very easy winner on hurdles debut at Sedgefield recently, coming clear of Lunar Orbit with plenty in hand Lots more to come TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 BOUBOULE (GB) (8) 43

11-0

B g Without Parole - Rachel Zane (IRE) J. J. Slevin

Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

Br Mrs A. Cantillon & Mrs E. Mcstay

Harry Derham, Newbury

The Sporting Life, OLBG

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat and has offered a bit in a couple of Fontwell hurdles recently More needed to take this TFRHHHII BHA97

3 BOUQUET DE PARIS (GB) (224) 11-0

Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Light Music

Mr A. M. Balding

Ben Jones

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Queen Elizabeth II William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty when third in minor event sole start on Flat for Andrew Balding in March 2025 TFRHHHII BHA-

4 BURANO MURANO (GB) (13)

Gr g Planteur (IRE) - Fast Menantie (FR)

11-0

Mr J. J. Murphy-Knight (7)

R P Phillips Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Mr R. P. Philips & Chapel Stud Ltd Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat, better for recent Ffos Las run starting out for this yard. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 DODGING THE BULLET (IRE)

(18)

B g Shaman (IRE) - Fanci That (IRE)

The Plantation Racing Syndicate

11-0

Harry Bannister

Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br Miss Victoria Markowiak Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in AW maidens on Flat, not seen to best effect last time TFRHHHII BHA-

6 ICE

JET

(IRE) (106) 11-0

Gr g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Star Jet (IRE)

Chris and May Mullin

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Ladis Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) for John S. O’Donoghue Tongue tie goes on now hurdling for top yard and one to note

7

LUNAR ORBIT (IRE) (11)

TFRHHHII BHA-

2 11-0

Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Dealbata (IRE)

Jim and Claire Limited

Br Ballymaglassan Farm Limited

James Bowen

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to fairly useful French hurdler/chaser Bernardo Bellotto (17f-2 1/2m winner, by Declaration of War) Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 1m) and shaped well behind Ammes on hurdles debut at Sedgefield recently Sure to progress himself TFRHHHHI BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

MATIWO (FR) (-)

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Lady Anouchka (IRE)

Mrs Jane Williams

11-0

Ciaran Gethings

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Br Earl Bois Hue Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Bathyrhon gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including smart French hurdler Lucky One (stays 25f) and 17f hurdle winner in France Ladysane Appealing sort on paper TFRHHHII BHA-

9 ROSCO ROGERS (IRE) (253)

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Clairette (IRE)

11-0

Sean Houlihan

Mr Paul Simmons Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br D. J. and Mrs Deer DragonBet

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and plenty on his plate now hurdling TFRHHIII BHA-

10 TREASURE PLANET (IRE) (170)

B g Footstepsinthesand - Beach of Falesa (IRE)

Martin Broughton Racing Partners 2

11-0

Harry Cobden

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWBrother to fairly useful hurdler Isotope, out of a winning hurdler. Fairly useful form in 2 Flat maidens for Donnacha O’Brien. Got to be respected starting out in this sphere for Paul Nicholls, a frequent winner of this juvenile TFRHHHHI BHA-

11 WOLF RAYET (IRE) (369)

B g Camelot - Martini Glass (USA)

Mr Anthony R.Hunt

11-0

Robert Dunne

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Br Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Solstice

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form at best in maidens up to 9f in 2024 for Donnacha O’Brien (sold 32,000 gns and gelded) TFRHHHII BHA-

2024: MY NOBLE LORD (USA) 3 11 0 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 10-11 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 2.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 11.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Ammes (IRE), 5-1 Treasure Planet (IRE), 6-1 Ice Jet (IRE), 7-1 Lunar Orbit (IRE), 12-1 Bouboule (GB), Matiwo (FR), 28-1 Bouquet de Paris (GB), 40-1 Burano Murano (GB), 50-1 Wolf Rayet (IRE), 66-1 Dodging The Bullet (IRE), 100-1 Rosco Rogers (IRE)

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.

BETTING RING MANAGER

The Betting Ring Manager is located in the Betting Ring Manager Office by the entrance to the Grandstand & Paddock Bar. They should be contacted in relation to any dispute with the on-course bookmakers

FLAGS

Flags hoisted by Ambulance Men: WHITE - Ambulance required. RED AND WHITE CHECK - Doctor required. ORANGE - Veterinary required.

SECOND RACE 2.10

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £17500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7068, 2nd £3533, 3rd £1768, 4th £884, 5th £441. (Penalty Value £9241.75) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (16 wins from 138 runners, 12%) runs TINTINTIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs TINTINTIN

LONGEST TRAVELLER: IN THE AIR trained by A Ralph, Bridgnorth, 79 miles.

All bar one of these have their first go over fences Neil Mulholland’s STARCROSSED LOVER made up into a fairly useful winning hurdler last season and appeals as the sort to do better still in this sphere so could prove to be the answer at the chief expense of fellow chasing newcomer My Friend Sean. In The Air seems sure to put his experience to good use and can also have a say in an intriguing contest

colours no horse age st lb

1 ALL THE GLORY (GB) (177) 11D360- D 8 11-10

B m Fame And Glory - Glorybe (GER)

Jonjo O’Neill Jr Coral Racing Club Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mill Farm Stud

Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler who bagged a pair of 2 1/2m handicaps at Musselburgh and Southwell last winter. Ended the term under something of a cloud but still can’t be ruled out after a break switched to fencing. TFRHHHII BHA132

2

THE KEMBLE

BREWERY (GB)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Legendara

(217) 13/112P- D 6 11-7

Tom Bellamy Breakfast at 10 Syndicate Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Br Martin Rowe Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful both starts in bumpers and also landed a pair of 2m novice hurdles last autumn Tongue tied when pulled up at Sandown on final run in April but no surprise to see him bounce back now going chasing after a wind op TFRHHHII BHA129

3 STARCROSSED LOVER (IRE) (206) 231162- D 6 11-5

B g Pillar Coral - Verona’s Sister (IRE)

Conor O’Farrell

Mr Anwar Badri Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Fergus Cumiskey

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish gelding who quickly made into a fairly useful 2m winner over hurdles last term Brings plenty of potential starting out in this sphere. Interesting TFRHHHHH BHA127

4 TINTINTIN (FR) (190) 546040- D

Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Vanoo d’Orthe (FR)

6 11-2

Jonathan Burke Caveat Emptor Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br E.A.R.L. Arnaud Vasselin BresBet

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless over hurdles last term but he proved largely reliable in handicaps. Resumes over fences now and no surprise to see him in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA124

5 MY FRIEND SEAN (IRE) (139) 11311-1 CD 6 11-0

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kaffie

Stan Sheppard

Mr David Kellett Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Anthony Smiddy Plumbing World

TIMEFORMVIEWMade it 5 victories in his last 6 starts over hurdles when bagging 2m2f handicap at Plumpton in May. Very much one to consider switched to the larger obstacles for his return. TFRHHHHI BHA122

6 IN THE AIR (FR) (22) 541212 D

7 10-11

B g Coastal Path - Sably (FR) Ciaran Gethings

Mr Bill Hawkins Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mr Charles Magnien Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged a second chasing success at Stratford in September and not discredited when beaten in a match at Newton Abbot (21f, soft) 22 days ago. Can go well back in handicap company. TFRHHHHI BHA119

7 BEN SOLO (IRE) (174) 102220- CD

6 10-11

B g Kingston Hill - Princess Leya (IRE) Ben Jones

Mr David McDermott Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br John Fallon William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over hurdles here last October but he signed off with a below-form eighth at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) in April No surprise to see him bounce back on his fencing bow. TFRHHHII BHA119

1-2-3: 1.STARCROSSED LOVER (IRE) 2.MY FRIEND SEAN (IRE) 3.IN THE AIR (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

2024: BOOSTER BOB (IRE) 6 11 6 Sean Bowen 8-1 (Olly Murphy) 8 ran

RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 In The Air (FR), 7-2 My Friend Sean (IRE), 6-1 Starcrossed Lover (IRE), 15-2 All The Glory (GB), 8-1 The Kemble Brewery (GB), 9-1 Tintintin (FR), 10-1 Ben Solo (IRE)

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.

ABBREVIATIONS

BF - Beaten Favourite D - Distance Winner

- Unseated

- Ran Out

B - Brought Down R - Refused F - Fell P - Pulled Up

C - Course Winner S - Slipped Up

NO ALCOHOL

- Disqualified

No alcohol may be brought onto the racecourse at any time

NATIVE RIVER

OWNER:

His dam Native Mo was bought by a dairy farmer in Northern Ireland called Fred Mackey in 1997. She had an accident at home and was unable to race so he bred from her She was covered by Indian River, (who won a Grade 3 chase at Auteuil for Guillaume Macaire) and they produced a chestnut foal on 4th May 2010. He was sold in November of that year as a foal by Mackey at the Tattersalls Ireland November Sale, with John Dineen the purchaser at €6,000.

He made his point-to-point debut for Denis Ahern at Dromahane in March 2014 and was bought privately by Tom Malone on the back of an eye-catching run when brought down at the final fence whilst staying on strongly under a patient ride

Tom invited Garth and Anne Broome to take a look at him with a view to buying even though they were not too keen beforehand given his chestnut colour. However, once they had seen him trot-up and display his catlike action and lovely temperament, let it sink in over a cup of tea they decided to buy him within half an hour.

They sent him to be trained by Colin Tizzard and he made his English debut in a bumper at Newton Abbot in October 2014 where he was a one-pace third and a little disappointing however three weeks later he won a maiden hurdle over 2& 3/4 miles at Stratford and followed up in 'The French Furze' at Newcastle. Stepped up into Grade 1 company for the first time in the Challow he was last of six but it was a personal best so far. Unfortunately, he then fell at Cheltenham in a Grade 2 hurdle when going well before dropping right back in trip and winning the Listed Novice Hurdle at Exeter over 2 miles. He finished his season by finishing midfield in the Albert Bartlett at the Festival.

He made his chasing debut at the Chepstow opening meetinginOctober 2015 where he was third before he went to Exeter and won. His next five races that season were in Graded company, a win at Newbury, third in the Kauto Star and Towton before a staying-on strongly second in The National Hunt Chase over 4 miles and then a first Grade 1 win at Aintree where Richard Johnson partnered him for the first time.

After a prep-run in the Yorkshire hurdle October 2016 he went straight to Newbury to win the Hennessy and then to Chepstow for The Welsh National winning off top weight. He then took in the Denman at Newbury before finishing 3 lengths third in the 2017 Gold Cup.

He was then given a good break until February 2018 and his stall was laid out for the Gold Cup. He prepped by taking The Denman again before attempting to make-all in The Gold Cup to win by 4 lengths. He ran only three times in the 18/19 season placing in the Betfair Chase, The King George and the Gold Cup

In 19/20 he won The Many Clouds Chase at Aintree and The Denman at Newbury again for the third time (where he remained unbeaten over fences from 5 runs). He missed that year's Gold Cup due to a niggling injury and after a comeback run won The Cotswold Chase at Sandown in February 21 before another fourth place in The Gold Cup and a third in the Grade 1 at Aintree.

In December 2021 he had his final run at Chepstow in The Welsh National after which retired after having won 14 of his 32 starts finishing in the first four on 28 occasions and earning over £1.1million in prizemoney. In all he won 11 times over fences for 4 different jockeys earned a career best official rating of 176.

He now has an active life residing at Tom Malone's farm only a few miles away from his owners Garth and Anne Broome Back in July last year, Native teamed up with Champion Jockey, Harry Cobden, to win a jockeys show jumping event at Bicton in aid of Injured Jockeys fund. Later that year he qualified for Horse of The Year Show twice, being placed in the amateur Search For A Star riding horse at Stoneleigh Park then winning the SEIB ‘Racehorse to Riding Horse’ class at Burghley Horse Trials with Jazmin Hosgood. In 2025, he returned to Ireland for the first time since his pointing days 11 years earlier, enjoying a vibrant season on the Irish summer circuit. Highlights included appearances at the Royal Dublin Show and the Tattersalls July Show, culminating in victory in the Troie Elie Series Final (Open Section) under the careofEmily McMahon.

THIRD RACE 2.45

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

THE

DRAGONBET / NATIVE

RIVER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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) Weights raised 13lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (32 wins from 286 runners, 11%) runs ASK BREWSTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs BALLYCAMUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIGHT N STRIKE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.

Plenty to consider with the vote going to NEON MOON, who won this race off 2lb higher on his return last season and this has likely been the target again given his connections Destroytheevidence also won at this meeting on his reappearance 12 months ago and rates the main threat ahead of Snipe, who made an eye-catching return at Worcester

1 LIGHT N STRIKE (IRE) (17) 32-133U

9 12-0

B g Leading Light (IRE) - One Rose James Bowen

Salvo & Alex Giannini Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Charles Persse TIMEFORMVIEWAdded to an excellent springrecordwhen winning at Newton Abbot in May. Better form when placed twice at Uttoxeter since, latterly the competitive Summer Cup (final start for Emma Lavelle) Didn’t last long starting out for this yard when unseating at the first in Kerry National 17 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA139

2 DEEP CAVE (IRE) (189) 055461- D

B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE)

7 11-10

Kielan Woods

Sue Howell Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Robert Allen Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORMVIEW Did well over hurdles for this yard last season, ending the campaign with a big win at Aintree in April. Was a lightly-raced winning chaser in France but had jumping issues. TFRHHHII BHA135

3 PULL AGAIN GREEN (IRE) (36) 04-0112 D 9 11-10

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Clogher Valley (IRE)

Liam Harrison

Roy & Sally Green Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Robert Kirkwood BresBet

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a much-reduced mark when scoring at Worcester in June and followed up at Market Rasen following month. Good second at Bangor since and should go well again TFRHHHHI BHA135

4 DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE (GB) (161) 12522-0 CD 7 11-10

B g Kayf Tara - Mathine (FR)

Mr P. J. Andrews

Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot

Tom Bellamy

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time hurdles winner who made a successful start in this sphere over C&D on return last season Just touched off in a couple of 3-runner affairs before signing off with a below-par run at Uttoxeter. This might be the time to catch him. TFRHHHHI BHA135

5 ILE DE JERSEY (FR) (18) 6-11321 7 11-7

B m Night Wish (GER) - Zenita des Brosses (FR)

Owners Group 094

Br Mr Frederic Heudiard & Mr Jacky Conan

Nico de Boinville

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form this summer, winning handicap hurdle and chase over 2 1/2m. Showed further improvement when resuming winning ways at Warwick last month and she remains of interest TFRHHHHI BHA132

6 NEON MOON (IRE) (161) 13624-4 CD

9 11-5

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Hidden Horizons (IRE) Jack Tudor Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mr C. McDonnell W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Some good efforts last season, the highlight coming when winning this race off 2lb higher on return High on shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA130

7 HOE

JOLY SMOKE

(GB) (168) 2/2151P- D

7 11-4

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - My Miss Lucy Harry Skelton Babbitt Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr John Benfield Bottlegreen

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 7-y-o who improved switched to fences last season, winning twice at Sandown. Easy to forgive final start when well out of the handicap. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA129

1-2-3: 1.NEON

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

KNOCKANORE (IRE) (168) 133160-

B g Shantou (USA) - Ballyoscar (IRE)

8 11-2

Freddie Mitchell (5)

Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br Dermot Cunningham

TIMEFORMVIEWTook his form up a couple of notches when a wide-margin winner of Newcastle’s Eider in February but went with much less fluency on much softer ground when a below-par sixth in Midlands National at Uttoxeter following month. Long way out of the handicap when tenth in bet365 Gold Cup final start. TFRHHHII BHA127

9 BALLYCAMUS

(IRE) (198) 531P14- C D

B g Presenting - Dotchenka (FR)

Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie

8 11-1

Sam Twiston-Davies

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Thomas James Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful in 2 of his 6 starts last term, including when looking as good as ever at Ludlow in February. Found life tougher off career-high mark at Warwick next time, however. TFRHHHII BHA126

10

SNIPE

(IRE) (26) 303F4-4 D

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Pisces

8 10-13

Tristan Durrell (3) Foxtrot Racing Snipe

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mrs Ethel Browne Foxtrot Racing TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to score last term but some good efforts in defeat and made an eye-catching start to the new season when fourth at Worcester, finished with running left over an inadequate trip Of interest now. TFRHHHHI BHA124

11 ASK BREWSTER (IRE) (178) 30P511- CD 6 10-10

B g Ask - Latest Instalment (IRE)

Midlands Quintet

Adam Wedge

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br John O’Mahony Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished last season really strongly having stuttered his way through the winter, winning over C&D and Cheltenham. Player if returning in similar form TFRHHHHI BHA121

12 THE BOOLA BOSS (IRE) (189)

30P311-

Ch g Quest For Peace (IRE) - Hy Kate (IRE)

CD

9 10-9

Sean Bowen Salt, Hyde, Frobisher, Waters & Hyde

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Harry Curtis William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form when scoring at Newbury in the spring and improved on that when following up over C&D final start. 8lb higher in much better race, however. TFRHHHII BHA120

13

GYENYAME

(GB) (200) 0/61322- 7 10-4

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lizzie Tudor

Anne Broom and Wendy Carter

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Ms Karen Gough Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Exeter winner 11 months ago and found improvement in first-time blinkers when runner-up at Taunton last 2 starts Can go well fresh but this is a step up in class. TFRHHHII BHA115

2024: NEON MOON (IRE) 8 10 2 Jack Tudor 8-1 (David Pipe) 11 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Blinkers worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Destroytheevidence (GB), 13-2 Hoe Joly Smoke (GB), 10-1 Ile de Jersey (FR), Neon Moon (IRE), 12-1 Pull Again Green (IRE), Ask Brewster (IRE), 14-1 Light N Strike (IRE), Deep Cave (IRE), Ballycamus (IRE), 16-1 Snipe (IRE), The Boola Boss (IRE), 22-1 Gyenyame (GB), 28-1 Knockanore (IRE)

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.

Meet Martin Tedham,CEO of the Wasdell Group –Sponsors of the Silver TrophyHandicap Hurdle

Martin Tedham can remember the day he became hooked on horse racing be- cause it was around the time he was tryingtowean himself off cigarettes.

Tedham is the chief executiveofWasdell 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 ahuge 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.

“Ihave agood friend up in Yorkshire called Steve Ryan who owns afew horses,” says Martin.

“He took me to afew sales and Iwas just watching the horses in awe, and he said to me, ‘Why don’t you buy one?’ Ididn’t know anything about horses!

“This grey horse just came in; it went around and came back to us. Idecided, I’ll buy this one.

Itwas great horse; it was called High Cake.

“Iwas told later the reason the horse came back to me was, that Ihad just stopped smoking atthe time and Iwas eating alot of Polo mints and it could smell the Polos on us.

“Well, Ibought that horse and gave it to Richard Fahey to train. His first words to me were, ‘This isthe horse with the bad legs! What did your vet say? Has he checked the horse?’

“Ihad no idea but that horse went to Musselburgh and ran in the first race. It was 33/1 and it romped in! Iput £100 on it, so who needs avet!”

Things have moved on since then and these days Martin’s connection with winners is based onmore than apacket of mints.

Since 2019, the Wasdell Group have been the main sponsors of Jonjo O’Neil Racing at JackdawsCastle in the Cotswolds, where Martin owns astring of horses including Regal Blue and Monbeg Genius. His horse Sky Pirate (photographed) won at the Cheltenham Festival in2021.

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.

“Ihave found there to be alot of real racing people at the course. IamScottish, of course, but Ihave asoft spot for the Welsh and it is always agreat 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 iscertainly building. The trainers need wet weather for the jumps and hopefully it will arrive intime.

“Iamhoping to have arunner that day, but that isuptothe 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 –ahuge part of the Big Welsh Racing Weekend –isnot just about asentimental attachment to racing.

For Martin, there are hard-headed business reasons to sponsor the race, too.

“We do alot 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 anice fit for that and alot of people who work for me love the horses and gamble on them. So, the big thing for me is the employees inthe company love the horses.

“They are always asking for any tickets on a Saturday or on the phone asking if the horses have achance this week. So, it works really well.”

THE SILVER TROPHY

History of the Wasdell Group Silver Trophy

The Wasdell Group Silver Trophy, atwo-and-a-half-mile handicap hurdle, was firstrun in 1989 and has beensponsored in recentyearsbythe Wasdell Group.

One of its first winners was among the verybest; in 1990 Bradbury Star was on his way to becoming a top-class all-rounder,combining classiness, versatility and resilience. He ran 58 times, winning 18 races at all distances fromtwo to threemiles. Amazingly, he won eight times at Cheltenham.

Most Silver Trophy runners go on to thrive at longer distances and the 2007 winner was aprime example; thatwas Don’t Push It,who threeyears later gaveAP McCoyhis only winning ride in the Grand National.

Horsesplaced in the Silver Trophy have also beenworth following in staying chases. Fourthin2011 was The GiantBolster,who wouldfinishsecond, third andfourth in threeCheltenham GoldCups. Vieux Lion Rouge,third in 2014, won 13 timesinall and became areal Aintree specialist. In fourth that year was RegalEncore,successfulsix timeslater including four at Ascot.

Court Minstrel was a40/1 success for South Wales trainer Evan Williamsin2015, and he became the only dual winner of the race when scoringagaintwo yearslater.The formofthe latterrace turned out to be excellent, with six of the first eight home winning again before long.

Tea Clipper took the 2020 Silver Trophyinconvincing style,finishing six lengths ahead of the previous year’swinner Flash The Steel.He was placed at both of the next two years’ Cheltenham and Aintree Festivals, and in October2021 returnedtoChepstowtotake the valuableRobert Mottram Trophy.

The Silver Trophy formof2021 (wonbythe Philip Hobbs-trained Orbys Legend)continues to hold good;five of the first eight in that year’srunning wentontowin races withinthree months.

The 2022 renewal went to the Paul Nicholls-trained Knappers Hill,who loves Chepstow. The gelding won abumper at the track on his racecourse debut in 2020 and the following year took anovices’ hurdle at the course–all three of his Chepstow victories have been at the UnibetJump Season Openerfixture.

In2023, Nicholls struck again when Captain Teague provided the champion trainer withhis sixth Silver Trophysuccess in twelve years. Ridden by HarryCobden, the partnership laterwent on to Grade 1glory in the ChallowNovices’ Hurdle at Newburythat December.

The 2024 running was captured by JoshThe Boss,who produced an impressive displaytoland the prizeand add the Silver Trophytohis growinglist of successes

The Wasdell Group Silver Trophy continues to showcase the depth of talent in the hurdling ranks and all eyes will be on who can add their nametothis prestigious roll of honour.

THE LAST 10 YEARS WINNERS OF THE SILVER TROPHY HANDICAP HURDLE

THE LAST 10 YEARS WINNERS OF THE SILVER TROPHY HANDICAP HURDLE

Year Horse

Year Horse

2024 JoshThe Boss

2024 Josh The Boss

2023 Captain Teague

2023 Captain Teague

2022 Knappers Hill

2022 Knappers Hill

2021 Orbys Legend

2021 Orbys Legend

2020 Tea Clipper

2020 Tea Clipper

2019 FlashThe Steel

2019 Flash The Steel

2018 Garo De Juilley

2018 Garo De Juilley

2017 Court Minstrel

2017 Court Minstrel

2016 Ballyoptic

2016 Ballyoptic

2015 Court Minstrel

2015 Court Minstrel

Trainer

Trainer Jockey

Jockey

Nigel Twiston-Davies

Nigel Twiston-Davies

Mr Jamie Neild

Mr Jamie Neild

PFNicholls

PFNicholls

HCobden

HCobden

PFNicholls

PFNicholls

HCobden

HCobden

Tom O’Brien

Philip Hobbs

Philip Hobbs

Tom Lacey

Tom Lacey

Dan Skelton

Dan Skelton

Sophie Leech

Sophie Leech

Evan Williams

Evan Williams

Nigel Twiston-Davies

Nigel Twiston-Davies

Evan Williams

Evan Williams

Tom O’Brien

Jonathan Burke

Jonathan Burke

Harry Skelton

Harry Skelton

Paddy Brennan

Paddy Brennan

Mitchell Bastyan

Mitchell Bastyan

Ryan Hatch

Ryan Hatch

Paul Moloney

Paul Moloney

FOURTH RACE 3.20

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE WASDELL GROUP SILVER TROPHY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund

£75000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £29813, 2nd £14903, 3rd £7455, 4th £3728, 5th £1860, 6th £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Snowden (10 wins from 44 runners, 23%) run IDY WOOD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (7 wins from 12 runners, 58%) runs IDY WOOD FANCY THAT: N & W Twiston-Davies won this race in 2016 and 2024. The stable runs JOSH THE BOSS today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING OF THE LAKE trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 83 miles.

Dan Skelton throws as many as five at this valuable handicap, but ROYAL INFANTRY looks the clear pick He perhaps didn’t progress as well as might have been expected following his facile win at Haydock in December but got back on track withafinesecondatPerthonhisfinaloutingandreturnsasanunexposedsortoffapotentiallygoodmark.Lastyear’swinnerJoshTheBoss seems best fresh and could run a big race on his return, with the selection’s stablemate Joyeux Machin also shortlisted

1 TAKE NO CHANCES (IRE)

B m Milan - Coscorrig (IRE)

Mr Garry Wilson

(168) 531335- 7 12-0

Harry Atkins (7)

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br D. Corry The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWThird in this race 12 months earlier from a 10lb lower mark and produced a career best when winning Mares’ Grade 2 at Ascot in January. Solid efforts in a pair of Grade 1s next 2 outings before running a bit below form in Select Hurdle on final start. No easy task back in a handicap from this mark TFRHHHII BHA146

2 KNAPPERS HILL (IRE)

) )

(700) 4231/21/- CD

B g Valirann (FR) - Brogella (IRE)

Chris & Giles Barber and Mr P J Vogt

9 12-0

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Ronnie O’Neill Morson Group

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM Formerwinnerofthisracein2022whowentontolandtheSelectHurdleatSandownonfinalstartthatseason,showingsmartform Confirmedchasing HHHII

TIMEFORMVIEWFormerwinnerofthisracein2022whowentontolandtheSelectHurdleatSandownonfinalstartthatseason,showingsmartform.Confirmedchasing debut promise with victory in Rising Stars Novices’ Chase at Wincanton on second and final start in 2023/24 but not seen since TFRHHHII BHA146

3 JOYEUX MACHIN

(FR) (210) 005322- 8 11-6

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Ya d’La Joie (FR)

Liam Harrison

UTB Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr Philippe Thiriet & Mr Vincent Le Roy The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful for Paul Nolan and has shaped well last 3 outings for Dan Skelton, including when second of 17 in a valuable handicap at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) in March, collared near finish Should go well if returning from a 7-month break in similar form TFRHHHHI BHA138

4

PAGGANE

(GB) (85) 02312-2 BF

B m Muhaarar - Penelopa

6 11-5

James Bowen

J Carthy, Mrs P Shanahan & R Bartlett Faye Bramley, Lambourn

Br Litex Commerce

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser for Willie Mullins, losing out only on nod and clear of rest in a valuable handicap chase at Killarney in May. Has shaped with some promise both starts back on the Flat for new yard since but looks too high in the weights reverting to hurdling TFRHHIII BHA137

5 RAMBO T (IRE) (148) 1/2151-3 CD

B g Ocovango - Biddy’s Boru (IRE)

8 11-5

Sean Bowen

Mpb Contractors Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Gavin Dower

TIMEFORMVIEW8-y-o who boasts a good strike rate and proved himself better than ever after 4 months off when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, soft) in April. Seemed unsuited by a test of speed at Aintree the following month. Capable fresh. TFRHHHII BHA137

6 ROYAL INFANTRY (IRE) (171) 0/11452- C

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sovereign Lass (IRE)

Craig & Laura Buckingham

6 11-4

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Kevin Neville Manor Farm Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumper winner who looked smart prospect when showing plenty of speed to run away with introductory hurdle at Haydock (15.6f) in December and bounce back from a couple of disappointments when runner-up at Perth in April. Potentially well-in on handicap debut TFRHHHHH BHA136

7 SHE’S A SAINT (IRE) (154) 22//215-0

B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Charade (IRE)

8 11-0

Tristan Durrell (3) Estate Research PC Limited

Br Cathal Ennis

Dan Skelton, Alcester

The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Aintree in April and solid efforts both subsequent starts whilst looking summed up by her mark. Steps back up in trip after a break. TFRHHHII BHA132

INFANTRY (IRE) 2.JOSH THE BOSS

MACHIN (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

MOON

CHIME

(GB) (18) 431B-10

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Bella (FR)

7 10-13

Kielan Woods

DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Br Peel Bloodstock Pragnell

TIMEFORMVIEWEnhanced excellent strike rate with a 2m Hexham handicap win in May. Not seen to best effect in the Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen and has ticked over with a couple of runs on the Flat subsequently TFRHHHII BHA131

9 FRENCH SHIP

(GB) (276) 2/12141- CD

B g French Navy - Starlit Cantata

Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden

5 10-10

Micheal Nolan

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Shoreham Stud Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who quickly proved himself a likeable and reliable type over hurdles, winning 2 of his 4 starts last season Heads into handicaps from a stiff enough opening mark on the face of it after 9 months off but remains totally unexposed TFRHHHII BHA128

10 IKE SPORT

(FR) (148) P4054-2 D BF

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Safraniere (FR)

The Chosen Few

Br Har.De L’Etoile

7 10-10

Conor O’Farrell

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEWRan up to something close to his best when second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good to firm) in May, making effort earlier than ideal. Has gone well fresh before, so couldn’t rule out. TFRHHHII BHA128

11 IDY WOOD

(FR) (30) 10241-1

B g Coastal Path - Highest Card (FR)

7 10-9

Gavin Sheehan

Mr Erik Penser & Mr G Lennart Perlhagen Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br SCEA Bertwood Stables BetVictor

TIMEFORMVIEWProved at least as good as ever in making a successful return to hurdling in 10-runner handicap (7/1) at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good) 30 days ago. Had the run of the race there, so may struggle to defy a 4lb higher mark in a deeper affair TFRHHHII BHA127

12

THANKSFORTHEHELP

(FR)

Gr g Martaline - Agathe du Berlais (FR)

(164)

0/6443-1 C D 8 10-9

Jack Tudor

Mr John P. McManus David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mr Mickael Fennessy W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWProduced a career best when landing valuable 25-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.3f, good to soft) in late April, responding well. That form has worked out reasonably well, so dangerous to dismiss despite an 11-lb higher mark here TFRHHHII BHA127

13 WEST TO THE BRIDGE (IRE) (32) 51-44P5 CD 12 10-9

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Godlylady (IRE)

Charlie Todd

Mr J. Tierney Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr L. Dunne

The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who scored for the first time in almost 2 years at Wetherby (19.7f) in February. Unsuited by the marked step back in trip minus his usual cheekpieces after 3 months of at Newton Abbot (16.8f) on most recent outing but this is no easy task TFRHHIII BHA127

14

JOSH THE BOSS

(GB) (210) 40/10P0- CD 6 10-9

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bonsai (IRE)

Mr J. D. Neild

Mr Jamie Neild (7)

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mickley Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWResumed progress with victory in the corresponding event 12 months earlier Well below that level all 3 runs since but seems best fresh, so a bold show wouldn’t be a surprise Had breathing operation. TFRHHHHI BHA127

15 GREYVAL (FR) (22) 632511- CD 6 10-7

Gr m The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Valley Girl (FR)

Jonathan Burke

The Oakley Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Suc Derek Clee BresBet

TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways over C&D in March and proved better than ever when following up in a bigger field handicap at Cheltenham the following month. Looked rusty back on the Flat at Newbury just over 3 weeks ago but that should have put her spot on for this TFRHHHII BHA125

16 KING OF THE LAKE (GB) (218) 000111- 7 10-6

B g Kayf Tara - Shanxi Girl

Chad Bament (7) Lake Side Racing Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Richard Kent Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressed well following a second breathing operation, recording a hat-trick under this rider in 8-runner handicap at Exeter (16.7f) in March Reappears from an 11lb higher mark in a much warmer race though, so more will be needed. TFRHHHII BHA124

17 THE JAM MAN (IRE) (30) 133/3-60 12 10-6

Br g Papal Bull - Kathy Jet (USA)

Ben Poste

Mr T. Murray Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br Leo O’Reilly

TIMEFORMVIEW One-time useful dual-purpose performer for Ronan P. McNally. However, has finished tailed off both starts for current connections back from 15 months off. TFRHHIII BHA124

18 SIGN AGAIN (IRE) (182) 1/4114- 5 10-5

B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - All Notoriety (IRE)

Mrs D. Fallows

Lilly Pinchin

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Kk Agri Ltd Merriebelle Stable LLC

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointerwinnerwholeftsolebumperrunbehindwhenwinning4-runnernovicehurdleatPlumpton(20.5f)inNovember

2024: JOSH THE BOSS 5 10 7 Mr Jamie Neild 11-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 17 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 18

Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 12, 14, 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10, 12.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 14, 18.

Stewards Note:

SIGN AGAIN: Following its run on 12/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was treated for post-race Ataxia.

Probable S.P’s: 8-1 Royal Infantry (IRE), 10-1 French Ship (GB), 11-1 Idy Wood (FR), 12-1 Take No Chances (IRE), Joyeux Machin (FR), Thanksforthehelp (FR), Greyval (FR), 16-1 King of The Lake (GB), 18-1 Ike Sport (FR), 20-1 Rambo T (IRE), Moon Chime (GB), 22-1 She’s A Saint (IRE), Josh The Boss (GB), Sign Again (IRE), 40-1 Paggane (GB), West To The Bridge (IRE), 100-1 The Jam Man (IRE)

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Race preview from Weatherbys

Whilst Weatherbys’ association with the race stretches back yet further, today markstheninthrunningofthefour-yearold handicap hurdle under the Jumpers ToFollow-sponsorship.

The first renewal to carry the JTF banner was won by Silver Streak and whilst we might not have a horse of his calibre on show, we do look to have another competitivefieldof13goingtopost.

TheweightsareheadedbyGibbsIsland, winner of his first two starts before contesting the Triumph at Cheltenham and Anniversary at Aintree. He will appreciate dropping in class and his defeat of Give It To Me Oj at Haydock readsparticularlywell.

Paul Nicholls has a fine recent record in thisraceandhereliesonthefillyClotilda, who was a winner on British debut and was beaten by just a neck on her final start of last season, at Cheltenham in April.

Nicholls’ nephew and former assistant, Harry Derham, won this race in 2023 with Shared and runs three. Formerly trained in Ireland, arguably the best run from Turn And Finish came at Cork when runner-up to subsequent Cheltenham (and recent Irish Cesarewitch) winner Puturhandstogether, whilst Maitre en Science struggled after moving to DerhamfromFranceandasaresult,has droppedastoneintheratings.

Aviemore, who also ran in the Grade 1 Anniversary when last seen over hurdles, lookstobethestablefirststring.Pulled-up atAintree,hehadearlierwonatWarwick and Huntingdon and shaped better than

thebareresultinacompetitivehandicap at Doncaster last month. That should have put him spot on for this and he wearscheekpiecesforthefirsttime.

Others with fitness onside include the novice Intosomethinggood, who won easily at Bangor last time, and Neil Mulholland’sNarragansett,whowarmed up for this in the Jump Jockeys’ Derby at Epsomandrepresentsthewinningstable of 2022. The consistent Hope Rising has beeningoodformoverthesummerand represents the in-form stable of Jamie Snowden.

Benvoy shouldn’t be underestimated, with conditions to suit.

Seventh in the Fred Winter, Static represents Donald McCain, whilst Moutarde finished 13th in the same race and has a 2lb pull at the weights. The former travelled well for a long way at Cheltenham, whilst the latter went on to run at Ascot, beaten by the impressive Benvoy,whothenfailedtostayatMarket Rasen. This trip will be more to his liking andheshouldn’tbeunderestimated,with conditionstosuit.

Torrent, who finished third in the aforementioned Ascot race, and Gustapof complete the line-up and the last-named is of interest on his first startforRebeccaCurtis.Hemadealland jumped well when winning at Dieppe last summer and only tired late on when finishing runner-up over fences at Pau whenlastseen.

FIFTH RACE 4.00

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD

THE

PAUL

FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW ‘FOUR YEARS OLD’ HURDLE RACE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (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)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (58 wins from 239 runners, 24%) runs CLOTILDA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (7 wins from 12 runners, 58%) runs HOPE RISING FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2016, 2018 and 2020. The stable runs CLOTILDA today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: STATIC trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 120 miles.

GIBBS ISLAND found a brace of Grade 1s beyond him in the spring but had created a pretty favourable impression prior to that so is selected to make a winning reappearance/handicap debut Paul Nicholls has an enviable record at this meeting so Clotilda commands respect, while Aviemore could be the pick of the Harry Derham trio

Ch g Iffraaj - Dream Book Stan Sheppard RaceShare - Gibbs Island

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Smarden Thoroughbreds RaceShare

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerforAndrewOliverinIrelandandmadeanexcellentstartoverhurdles,baggingmaidenatSedgefieldandVictorLudorumatHaydockfor his new handler Found Grade 1 company too much in the spring and makes handicap debut on return to action Interesting

2 INTOSOMETHINGGOOD

(GB) (36) r0-1121 D 11-7

B g Dragon Dancer - Hazy Manor (IRE)

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

Sam Twiston-Davies

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br T. C. Dawson Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWIsn’t straightforward but that hasn’t stopped him winning 3 times over hurdles, defying a penalty with a conditional rider enlisted at Bangor a month ago. Opening mark doesn’t appear to be overly generous. TFRHHHHI BHA127

3 AVIEMORE

(GB) (30) 311P- D 11-2

B g Kodiac - Raincall

HIghclere Thoroughbred Racing - Warhol

Paul O’Brien

Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Rockcliffe Stud Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 10f winner on Flat and landed a brace of juvenile hurdles in February/March Pulled up in the Grade 1 Anniversary Hurdle in April but recent spin on the level will have blown the cobwebs away Cheekpieces on and mark should be within range. TFRHHHHI BHA122

4 TURN AND FINISH (IRE) (18) 22102-0 D

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Trap Queen (IRE)

Michael Fiddy & Richard Fleming

11-1

Alice Stevens (5)

Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Trap Queen Partnership OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t been with current yard for long and returned to the pick of his Irish form when second of 5 at Newcastle in April. Disappointing in a deep handicap at Punchestown the following month and AW efforts last month hardly brimming with promise. TFRHHHII BHA121

5 STATIC (FR) (183) 225B00- 11-0

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Electrostatique (FR)

Mr J. Fyffe

Charlie Maggs (5)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mme Marie Merienne , Mr Julien Merienne JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner in claimers over hurdles in France and performed with credit in some strong juvenile hurdles since coming to Britain, making encouraging start for Donald McCain when seventh of 22 in Fred Winter at Cheltenham. Bit disappointing at Ayr but has undergone wind surgery ahead of return. TFRHHHII BHA120

6 NARRAGANSETT (GB) (30) 22113- D 11-0

B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Rock Exhibition Conor O’Farrell

Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Scea Des Prairies Jeffroy Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful (and lightly-raced) winner on the Flat who, having found only one too good on first 2 hurdle runs, won a maiden/handicap in February/March Always behind back on the level a month ago but that should have put him spot on for this TFRHHHII BHA120

7 MAITRE EN SCIENCE (FR) (195) 211440- 10-13

Gr g Master’s Spirit (IRE) - Vassileva (FR)

Megan Fox (7)

Lady Sutton and Caroline Sutton Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Gousserie Racing OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful juvenile over 17f in France, winning twice, but has made a distinctly under-whelming start on these shores, including on handicap debut in March. Hopes pinned on a break and a subsequent breathing operation working the oracle TFRHHHII BHA119

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

GUSTAPOF (FR) (261) 5/15432- 10-12

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Miss de Gane (FR)

Fforest Star Racing Ltd

Br Mr Serge Barthelemy & Mr Jacques Taquet

Sean Bowen

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form over hurdles and similar level over fences, placed in claimers at Pau last 2 starts Claimed from J. Delaunay €13,001 after and usual headgear removed for British debut following 8 months off. Sean Bowen a positive jockey booking TFRHHHII BHA118

9

MOUTARDE

(IRE) (150) 16F06-2 D

B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Ros Mountain (IRE)

Mrs Kate Kenyon

10-12

Callum Pritchard (5)

Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Br Hunting Hill Stud Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat winner in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell and landed a pair of juvenile hurdles for Anthony Charlton at the end of 2024. Heavy defeats first 2 handicap starts but eased in class and more like it when second in May when last seen TFRHHHII BHA118

10

BENVOY

(IRE) (84) 4311-6 D

B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Mont Etoile (IRE)

These Girls Can Syndicate

10-12

Jonathan Burke

Jo Davis, East Garston

Br D. L. O’Byrne Equissistant Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on Flat in Ireland and going the right way over hurdles for Jo Davis, making it 2 from 2 in handicaps in ready fashion at Ascot (15,7f) in March. Unable to continue the good work on return over 20.6f at Market Rasen but better expected here returned to 2m. TFRHHIII BHA118

11 TORRENT (GB) (174) 333334- D

B g Camelot - Ighraa (IRE)

The Late Denise Smith & Partner

10-11

James Davies

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Aston Mullins Stud & S. Barrow Esq Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed

TIMEFORMVIEWFair on Flat and has quickly reached a higher level over hurdles, winning pair of early-season juveniles last summer and third in 3 Grade 2s Form levelled off after and back from 5 months off but this mark needn’t prove beyond him. TFRHHIII BHA117

12 CLOTILDA (FR) (177) 314302- D 10-11

Gr f Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Goldflake (FR)

Mr D. G. Staddon

Harry Cobden

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Henri Devin Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair juvenile hurdler/chaser in France who made winning start for Paul Nicholls over hurdles at Huntingdon (15.8f) in December Easily best effort since when second of 9 at Cheltenham in April and she’s sure to be well prepared for this return. TFRHHHHI BHA117

13 HOPE RISING

(IRE) (32) 121212

D BF

B f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Jellicle Ball (IRE)

One More Moment of Madness

10-10

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br One More Moment Of Madness BetVictor TIMEFORMVIEW Recorded win number 3 over hurdles on handicap debut at Newton Abbot in August. Sound second from 6lb higher last month so she’s fit and in form TFRHHHHI BHA116

2024: DODGER LONG 4 10 12 Sam Twiston-Davies 6-1 (Harriet Dickin) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 10, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Clotilda (FR), 7-1 Hope Rising (IRE), 8-1 Aviemore (GB), 9-1 Gibbs Island (GB), Moutarde (IRE), 10-1 Intosomethinggood (GB), 12-1 Narragansett (GB), 14-1 Turn And Finish (IRE), 16-1 Static (FR), Gustapof (FR), 22-1 Maitre En Science (FR), 28-1 Torrent (GB), 33-1 Benvoy (IRE)

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INTENTS MARQUEE HIRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (32 wins from 286 runners, 11%) runs IDEALLKO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs LIGHTNING FLASH LONGEST TRAVELLER: AUTHOCELTIC trained by J Williams, South Molton, 95 miles.

THISTLE ASK is very lightly raced for an 8-y-o and impressed when making his second chase start a winning one at Musselburgh back in February. He’s made a very interesting yard switch ahead of this return to action and earns the vote to follow up from a 7lb higher mark. Perth hurdles scorer Lightning Flash is another to note along with Pure Carbon, who both go chasing for the first time Ideallko also commands a second look

B g Ask - Thistle Lane (IRE)

Mr T. C. McKeever

Br G. Duncan

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner who returned from a lengthy absence to finish second on chase debut this time last year Cemented positives from that when a good winner of a 10-runner Musselburgh handicap (15.8f) in February and he’s well worth a look having made an interesting yard switch ahead of return TFRHHHHH BHA115

2 AMERICAN LAND (IRE) (129) 1161-11 D

Br g Malinas (GER) - Golan Annie (IRE)

Brocade Racing

7 12-0

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br John Leahy Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWPulled up on sole previous chase try last autumn but hasn’t looked back over hurdles since, staying on to lead dying strides to make it 5 wins from last 6 starts at Newton Abbot (16.7f) in June Interesting if he can translate that improvement back over the larger obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA115

3 NO BUT I WILL (GB) (49) 2P-2321

B g Telescope (IRE) - Little Carmela

8 12-0

Charlie Price (3) On The Gallops 1

Br T. A. Williams

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

TIMEFORMVIEWNot straightforward but in good form this summer, building on a trio of placed efforts when scoring from the front in a refitted visor at Cartmel (17.3f) 7 weeks ago. Only 3lb higher ahead of this but he’s likely to find things much tougher on this occasion TFRHHHII BHA115

4 STROLL ON BY (IRE) (35) 122-125

8 11-12

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Liss Croga (IRE) Lilly Pinchin

Old Gold Racing 9 Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Niall Flynn Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing, Merriebelle Stable LLC

TIMEFORMVIEWLargely consistent sort who doubled his chase tally at Market Rasen in summer of 2024 and back on scoresheet over hurdles there in July Found fences getting in the way when below form fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Stratford (17f) 35 days ago but not discounted if jumping better here TFRHHHII BHA113

5 PURE CARBON (GB)

(211) 03/2654-

6 11-8

Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Rosie’s Rein (IRE) Paul O’Brien

Mr J. Palmer-Brown Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Linda Blackford & Mike Vanstone OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedonthesecondofhis2startsinbumpersandpromisingstartoverhurdleswhenrunner-upina2mWarwicknovicelastautumn Didn’tkickonasexpected in trio of starts thereafter but switch to chasing could see him in a better light on return/following wind surgery. Market can guide. TFRHHHII BHA109

6 LIGHTNING

FLASH

(IRE) (16) 00020-1 D 5 11-5

B g Mount Nelson - Golden Mole (IRE)

Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Legends Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWRight back on his game when doubling his tally over hurdles at Perth 16 days ago (20.2f). Back in trip for chase debut but he’s clearly in good order and has the same mark here. TFRHHHHI BHA106

7 AUTHOCELTIC (FR) (15) 3/P624-5 5 11-4

B g Authorized (IRE) - Bal Celtique (FR) Ciaran Gethings Mrs Jane Williams Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Br E.A.R.L. Haras du Mondant et al Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler who was given a considerate return from a year-long absence when fifth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Worcester (20f) 15 days ago, keeping on gradually from off the pace That ought to have blown the cobwebs ahead of this chase debut and another warranting a market check for clues. TFRHHHII BHA105

1-2-3: 1.THISTLE ASK (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

NEVENDON (GB) (52) 123-533 D

8 10-13

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Unex Mona Lisa Kevin Brogan

West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd

Br Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark over fences at Southwell this time last year and confirmed himself back in better heart of late, third of 11 in handicap chase at Worcester (16.5f, good, 13/2) 52 days ago. Not taken lightly for all more is needed back up in class. TFRHHHII BHA100

9 IDEALLKO (FR) (173) 111222- D

7 10-11

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Umiska de Beaumont (FR) Adam Wedge

R J Gambarini Racing

Br Mr Rafael Gourmaux & Mrs Karine Perreau

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a pair of handicap chases in 2023/24 and has bettered that form last season, winning his first 3 starts (over hurdles on second occasion) Found just one too strong on his last 3 starts, latterly over C&D in April and he’s well worth factoring in on this return to action TFRHHHII BHA98

2024: BOSTON JOE (IRE) 8 11 13 Ben Jones 9-4 (Rebecca Curtis) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Stewards Note:

AUTHOCELTIC: Following its run on 26/9/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Thistle Ask (IRE), 5-1 American Land (IRE), 13-2 No But I Will (GB), 7-1 Lightning Flash (IRE), Ideallko (FR), 11-1 Pure Carbon (GB), 12-1 Authoceltic (FR), 14-1 Stroll On By (IRE), Nevendon (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 5.10

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

THE dragonbet.co.uk BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (58 wins from 239 runners, 24%) runs PADDY DE POLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs THEATRE OF FLIGHT

WEIGHTWATCHER: SHARED won off a handicap mark of 121, his rating is now down 6lb to 115. LONGEST TRAVELLER: THEATRE OF FLIGHT trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.

THEATREOFFLIGHTlookedadifferentmodelwhenwinningoverthissortoftriponstabledebut/reappearance at Worcester 15 days ago and makes plenty of appeal in his bid to follow up Lightly-raced Marlacoo will be suited by the likely strong pace and could have more to offer over a longer trip on first start since a breathing operation, while Tranquil Sea made an eye-catching debut behind a thriving winner on first start for Dan Skelton and looks a potential improver returning to 3m.

1

B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm Callum Pritchard (5)

Mr David Brace

David Brace, Bridgend

Br Victor Connolly Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran finished fourth over C&D (soft) last season but that proved a standout effort. Down in class on reappearance but ideally needs softer ground TFRHHIII BHA119

2 INVESTMENT

MANAGER

(GB) (136) 13462-3 9 12-0

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Two Days In Paris (FR)

Brocade Racing

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Two Days In Paris Partnership Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Better over fences but did capitalise on a lower hurdles mark when dictating to win a 3-runner race at Newton Abbot (all bar one of his wins coming at the track) last season Has a good record fresh but this looks competitive. TFRHHIII BHA119

3 TRANQUIL

SEA

(IRE) (36) 2004-P2 5 11-12

Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Finata Harry Skelton

Mr Leigh Taylor Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Godolphin Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEWFair 3m handicapper in Ireland for Paul Nolan and made an encouraging debut for Dan Skelton (following 4 months off) when chasing home at red-hot winner over 2 1/2m at Worcester last month. Entitled to come for that run and looks a likely improver stepping back up to 3m TFRHHHHI BHA117

4 IDEFIX DE CIERGUES

(FR) (173) 112P66- CD 7 11-12

B or Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Caline de Ferbet (FR)

Sean Bowen

Hydes,Waters,Frobisher,Prowting&Palmer Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Mr Jean-Louis Devillard William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedadoubleatthebeginningof lastseasonandranhisbestracewhenawell-positionedsecondinaClass23mhandicapatCheltenhaminJanuary.Finished his campaign on a low note but typically gives his running at this track and could be competitive back down in grade on reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA117

5 PADDY DE POLE (IRE)

(37) 332-5P1 D 7 11-12

B g Alkaadhem - Squirrel Wood (IRE)

Freddie Keighley (7) Mick Fitzgerald Racing Syndicate 2 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br T. A. Keating Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly consistent over hurdles and bounced back from a forgivable chase debut to land a fourth handicap success in an 8-runner event at Sedgefield (27f) last month, rallying to lead late under a good-value conditional (who rides again here). Will hold a fitness edge over some and may go well again. TFRHHHII BHA117

6

ROAD SENAM

(FR) (710) 5P0/215/-

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Madison Road (IRE)

9 11-12

Miss Megan Bevan (7)

Miss Kirstin Young Ella Pickard, Taunton

Br Mr Pierre Senamaud

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaseratbestinFrancebutprovedadisappointmentontheseshoresfortheTizzardsin2021 WontworacesinsecondstintwithFrancoisNicollebutnot seen since well-held in a listed chase in November 2023 Upped in trip and market should prove informative on first start for new yard. TFRHHIII BHA117

7 I’M A STARMAN (GB) (15) 1-11150 12 11-11

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Strathtay Harry Cobden

Mr Mark Rimell Mark Rimell, Witney

Br Mrs M. R. T. Rimell

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable veteran landed a 4-timer between April and Junethis year but not in the same form following 11 weeks off when well held behind Theatre of Flight at Worcester (23f) last time Reunited with Harry Cobden but will need to take a step forward to resume winning ways. TFRHHIII BHA116

1-2-3:

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

SHARED (GB) (188) 345241- C

B g Almanzor (FR) - Between Us

Foxtrot Racing Shared

6 11-10

Paul O’Brien

Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited OLBG, Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORM VIEW Travelled with more fluency on first couple of starts over 3m but reverted to racing lazily when winning under a powerpacked Sean Bowen ride at Plumpton in April. Has won off a break previously but comes with risks attached TFRHHIII BHA115

9 THEATRE OF FLIGHT

B g Mukhadram - Tanfidh

(GB) (15) 454-201

Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace

Br Saxtead Livestock Ltd

5 11-8

James Bowen

Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWSomepromisein maidenhurdles around 2 1/2m for Jonjo&A.JO’Neill (shapedlike astayer) and proved adifferentproposition whensuccessful onstabledebut/ reappearance at Worcester (23f) last month, travelled smoothly and quickened clear off a false pace Remains one to be interested in TFRHHHHH BHA113

10

MARLACOO

(IRE) (139) 2F213-3 BF

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Sally Knox (IRE)

RaceShare 100 - Marlacoo

5 11-7

Stan Sheppard

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Mrs Vera Deegan RaceShare

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner opened his hurdles account at Ayr in February and far from disgraced when third in a pair of handicaps, the latest in an above-average race for the grade at Uttoxeter in May. Has had wind surgery in the interim (wears first-time tongue tie) and may have more to offer now upped in trip TFRHHHHI BHA112

11 FADED FANTASY (IRE) (19) 1-41126

B g Make Believe - Miss Dela (IRE)

6 11-5

Charlie Maggs (5)

Sue Howell Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Stonepark Farms Ltd Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORMVIEWResurgent over hurdles since winning at Southwell in March, landing back-to-back handicaps over the summer and better than ever when runner-up at Newton Abbot. Jumped below-par over fences last month and while he should more competitive back over hurdles, he’s yet to win off a mark this high TFRHHHII BHA110

12 PACHACUTI (IRE) (204)

24PP20-

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mrs Mac Veale (IRE)

8 11-4

Jack Tudor

The Arthur White Partnership David Pipe, Wellington

Br P. Corkery W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWLosthiswayoverfenceslastseasonbutgotbackontrackwhenastaying-onsecondina21/2mhandicapatNewburyinFebruary.Shouldhave beensuitedbythe return to 3m but disappointed at the same course the following month. Will need to be on a going day with cheekpieces refitted on return TFRHHIII BHA109

13

RULE ME IN

(IRE) (227) 212- 6 11-2

B g Mahler - Don’t Rule Me Out (IRE) Kielan Woods

Sue Howell Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Robert Haverty Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in an Irish point. Went one better on Rules debut in a 2m Southwell maiden but was no match for an improver in a Wetherby novice (19.7f, heavy) in February. Bred to be suited this longer trip and could have more to offer on handicap debut, particularly if the market speaks in his favour TFRHHHII BHA107

14 MAHLER MOON (IRE) (175) 534315- D

B g Mahler - Celestial Spirit (IRE)

7 10-11

Jonathan Burke

Mrs K. M. Pink Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Miss Lillian Barry BresBet

TIMEFORMVIEWHad multiple breathing operations prior to getting off the mark at sixteenth attempt (fourth start for current yard) in a 14-runner handicap hurdle at Newbury (24.2f) in March. Not in the same form at Haydock the following month but no surprise to see him much closer to form following a break TFRHHHII BHA102

15 HOUSE OF HABSBURG (GB) (152) 3/U06-4 5 10-3

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Swincombe Flame

Whites Property Limited

Adam Wedge

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br M. C. and Mrs Yeo Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORMVIEWEvery chance when falling at last on final Point start and clearly found 2m too sharp in a trio of maiden/novice starts under Rules. Over a much more suitable trip for handicap debut and the betting should prove informative with yard also saddling Faded Fantasy/Rule Me In TFRHHIII BHA94

2024: I’M ON MY WAY (IRE) 7 11 10 Harry Cobden 7-2 (Neil Mulholland) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 11, 14.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 8, 12.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.

Stewards Note:

FADED FANTASY: Following its run on 22/9/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by return to fences.

MAHLER MOON: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Tranquil Sea (IRE), Theatre of Flight (GB), 8-1 Paddy de Pole (IRE), 9-1 Marlacoo (IRE), 12-1 Shared (GB), 14-1 Rule Me In (IRE), Mahler Moon (IRE), 16-1 Investment Manager (GB), Idefix de Ciergues (FR), Pachacuti (IRE), 20-1 Faded Fantasy (IRE), 33-1 I’m A Starman (GB), House of Habsburg (GB), 40-1 Classic Concorde (IRE), 50-1 Road Senam (FR)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.35 - THE dragonbet.co.uk BET £10 GET £20 JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for juvenile three yrs old, which have not won more than three hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 6th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb. 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. 13 entries at £45. - Closed October 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.10 - THE DRAGONBET REAL BOOKMAKERS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9241 to the winning horse The second to receive £4252, the third £2126, the fourth £1064 and the fifth £530. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £87 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after October 4th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). 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. 13 entries, 5 at £17 and 8 at £87. - Closed October 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768; Fourth £884; Fifth £441. (Penalty Value £9241.75) Weights raised 4lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.45 - THE DRAGONBET / NATIVE RIVER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 four 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 9th. Penalties, after October 4th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. DragonBet / Brocade Racing 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. 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 18 entries, 1 at £50 and 17 at £250. - Closed October 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 13lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.20 - THE WASDELL GROUP SILVER TROPHY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39022 to the winning horse The second to receive £17940, the third £8970, the fourth £4485, the fifth £2242 and the sixth £1117. for four yrs old and upwards. £375 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £75 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £300 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Penalties, after October 4th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Wasdell Group 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. 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 22 entries, 4 at £75 and 18 at £375. - Closed October 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £29813; Second £14903; Third £7455; Fourth £3728; Fifth £1860; Sixth £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.00 - THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW ‘FOUR YEARS OLD’ HURDLE RACE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (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 four yrs old only. £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. October 9th. Lowest weight 10st 6lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after October 4th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 6lb. Weatherbys 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice 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 17 entries, 4 at £25 and 13 at £125. - Closed October 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.35 - THE GOOD INTENTS MARQUEE HIRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

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 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Penalties, after October 4th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Good Intents Marquee Hire 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. 19 entries at £50. - Closed October 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.10 - THE dragonbet.co.uk BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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). Enter by noon, October 6th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Penalties, after October 4th, 2025, 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. 21 entries at £50. - Closed October 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

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