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A very warm welcome to everyone joining us today at Chepstow Racecourse for the final day of our eagerly anticipated DragonBet Welsh Racing Festival. We’re thrilled to be back with Year 2 of the festival in its new branding and we’re looking forward to the start of what I’m sure promises to be a very exciting National Hunt season. As I’m sure you would have seen, due to the exceptionally dry summer we’ve had across the UK, we have switched the chases away from this meeting at Chepstow and they have been transferred to Worcester on Monday and Ffos Las on Wednesday next week. Our offering for this meeting will now be formed of Hurdles only races, with 2 National Hunt bumpers as well. We wanted to thank Trainers, Owners and the racing community for their support of this required change and are extremely grateful, and proud to see such strong support of the hurdles races here this weekend, with very high declarations across the 3 days, including 96 declared runners for today’s card. I’d like to once again thank our headline sponsors DragonBet for their unwavering support of this meeting. In a difficult time for bookmakers, with tax rises and affordability checks a constant battle, their generous partnership of this event is something which shows their honest intentions to drive ahead with their core values of supporting Welsh sport, and in particular Welsh Racing. To James, David and the entire DragonBet team, thank you for continuing on this journey with us, and we hope you enjoy the next 3 days as much as we do. We’re thrilled to be welcoming INVADES to today’s Festival finale and thank them for their support. We’ve been working with INVADES for a few years, and they continue to bring thousands of students to racedays as a first-time introduction to our wonderful sport. I’m thrilled they can join us again today and hope we have many new racing fans leaving the venue after a great day today. Thank you for choosing Chepstow Racecourse and coming to support the meeting. We hope you have the best day with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon, with our biggest raceday of the year The Coral Welsh Grand National soon upon us over the festival period. Upcoming Feature Events: •
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B g Acclamation - Speed Cop South Wales Argus & Chepstow Racing Club Br Littleton Stud
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Matthew Cosham (3) Ronald Harris, Chepstow Ron Harris Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest strike-rate (2-47) but has posted solid efforts in sprint handicaps here and at Ffos Las recently. Remains on a workable mark and ought to make his presence felt once again. TFR HHHHI BHA55
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FIRST RACE 1.27 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE DRAGONBET / EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (EBF MARES’ NH NOVICES’ HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £16000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6677, 2nd £3339, 3rd £1669, 4th £835. (Penalty Value £8713.60)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (23 wins from 197 runners, 12%) runs DIVINE DIVA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) runs DIVINE DIVA FANCY THAT: D Skelton won this race in 2020 and 2025. The stable runs DIVINE DIVA today. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: PRINCESS DAY & MIDNIGHT DOYEN trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 83 miles. RACE SUMMARY
PRINCESS DAY proved useful in bumpers last season and is taken to make a successful start over hurdles in the opener. Divine Diva and Kamille Au Kanada may provide the chief threat in what should prove an informative contest. 1-2-3: 1.PRINCESS DAY (IRE) 2.DIVINE DIVA (IRE) 3.KAMILLE AU KANADA (FR) KEY
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KAMILLE AU KANADA (FR) (138) D142-1
6
11-6
Ch m Tiger Groom - Dragey Plage (FR) Goodall & Warwick-Rogers Br Ecurie Des Vives Terres & Pa-Ouvry
Sam Twiston-Davies Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW First past the post on both starts in points (disqualified first occasion) and showed a fair bit in a couple of bumpers. Completed a simple task on hurdles bow at Plumpton in May and she remains with potential. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2
BATH TAVERNESS (GB) (19) 05-1U
5
Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Love of Midnight Nigel Holder, Peter Glanville Br N. A. Jackson
11-0
Robert Dunne David Evans, Abergavenny Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed when making her third start in bumpers a winning one at Newton Abbot in July. However, ran out when remote third on hurdles bow at Warwick last month and looks best watched here. TFRHIIII BHA-
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CONNELLS CROSS (IRE) (193) 211-
B m Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Persilian (IRE) Park View Br John O’Connor
5
11-0
Ciaran Gethings Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWJoined Jennie Candlish after showing promise on sole start for Fergal O’Brien and won a pair of Sedgefield bumpers earlier this year. TFRHHHII BHANow with new connections and is not taken lightly on switch to hurdling having had a breathing operation.
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DIVINE DIVA (IRE) (185) 1/30-
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11-0
B m Milan - Granny Cash (IRE) Harry Skelton Mr Christopher Greenall Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Grange Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on sole outing in Irish points and made a pleasing start under Rules when third of 12 in Listed bumper at Cheltenham last November. Reportedly bled when well beaten at Aintree on sole outing since but must be of interest on hurdling bow here. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5
MIDNIGHT DOYEN (IRE) (228) 5354-
B m Doyen (IRE) - Midnight Benefit (IRE) Derek Coles & Ian Gosden Br Gillian Browne
6
11-0
Rex Dingle Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form at best in a trio of bumpers but posted promising fourth of 18 in novice at Wincanton (2m) on hurdles bow in February and ought to appreciate this longer trip. TFRHHHII BHA-
6
PRINCESS DAY (IRE) (185) 1110- C
Gr m Success Days (IRE) - Hayes Princess (IRE) Gordon & Su Hall Br Annie Twomey
5
11-0
Lorcan Williams Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORMVIEW€170,000 purchase after landing an Irish point last spring and looked an excellent prospect in winning first 2 starts in bumpers last winter. Disappointed at Aintree on final outing but looks a big player on hurdles debut here. TFRHHHHH BHA-
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WALKINTHEMOURNES (IRE) (372) 1-
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Valjan Mr J. P. Romans Br Thistletown Stud
5
11-0
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW€20,000 3-y-o, £60,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park mare. Dam lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to Champion Hurdle winner Katchit and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Prince Erik. Easy winner of sole start in Irish points and needs monitoring in market on yard/hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA14
2025: SETTLE DOWN JILL (IRE) 5 11 0 Harry Skelton EVENS (Dan Skelton) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note: DIVINE DIVA: Following its run on 9/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. MIDNIGHT DOYEN: Following its run on 25/2/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. PRINCESS DAY: Following its run on 9/4/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
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Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Kamille Au Kanada (FR), 11-4 Princess Day (IRE), 4-1 Divine Diva (IRE), 7-1 Connells Cross (IRE), 9-1 Walkinthemournes (IRE), 16-1 Midnight Doyen (IRE), 50-1 Bath Taverness (GB)
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SECOND RACE 2.02 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET DAILY EXTRA PLACE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Tizzard (6 wins from 88 runners, 7%) runs UGO BINGO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Keighley (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs AMBERELLI & MIDNIGHT PASS WEIGHTWATCHER: UGO BINGO won off a handicap mark of 93, his rating is now down 6lb to 87. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: MAKINBECON trained by B Murphy, Caerfyrddin, 108 miles. LITTLE PI trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 108 miles. RACE SUMMARY
Preference is for UGO BINGO, who has been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper and ran well in a similar contest at Newton Abbot last time. Little Pi and Kates Choice head the list of dangers.
1-2-3: 1.UGO BINGO (FR) 2.LITTLE PI (FR) 3.KATES CHOICE (IRE) KEY colours
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MY BOY BEASTY (GB) (305) 400-
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12-0
B g Passing Glance - Think of The Money Nick Slatter (3) Mr G. Davies David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold Br G. Davies
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran with promise when fourth in novice hurdle at Worcester (16f) on NH debut in September of last year but not really built on that since. May do better now sent handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA97
2
KATES CHOICE (IRE) (123) 542-F13
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Royal Choice (IRE) Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Br J. Lenihan
6 11-11
Ben Poste Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
TIMEFORMVIEWEx-Irish mare who capitalised on a reduced mark to win a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (2 1/2m, good to soft) in May. Posted creditable third in follow-up bid at Fontwell 3 weeks later and warrants respect on return here. TFRHHHII BHA94
3
ONE COOL DREAMER (IRE) (12) 425-
B g Oasis Dream - Araminte Alison Mossop Br Exors of the Late Mrs L. Peacock
5 11-10
Robert Dunne Robert Stephens, Caldicot Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in a trio of starts over hurdles and been out of sorts on the Flat of late. Hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA93
4
LITTLE PI (FR) (195) P22133-
B g Dunaden (FR) - Faustina Pius (IRE) Lost In The Summer Wine Br Mrs Gemma Green
8
11-8
Toby McCain-Mitchell (3) Sam Allwood, Whitchurch Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to winning ways over this trip at Huntingdon in February and made the frame on next 2 outings, including when respectable third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow the following month. Fairly treated on return and must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA91
5
MIDNIGHT PASS (GB) (19) 4-P4P36
B m Passing Glance - Midnight Gem Ms G. E. Morgan Br Ms Gillian E Morgan
5
11-7
James Bowen Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Tote, FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a bumper on debut last summer. Modest form over hurdles, though, and ran modestly on debut for new yard at Fontwell last month. TFRHHIII BHA90
6
SWEET HONEY B (IRE) (31) 33//56-06
B m Getaway (GER) - Kilbarry Classic (IRE) C & C Boultbee Brooks Br Con O’Keeffe
8
11-5
Richie McLernon Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who hasn’t stood much racing since a promising maiden Rules season in 2023. Offered more than on return when sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (2 1/2m, good to soft, 9/1) 31 days ago but shapes as though a stiffer test of stamina would suit. TFRHHIII BHA88
7
UGO BINGO (FR) (50) 40-0453 D
B g Walzertakt (GER) - Krasota (FR) Mr J. P. Romans Br Pierre Lamy & Horse & Feed
7
11-4
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWNot scored since 2024 but has dropped to a handy mark and arrives on back of creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (2 1/4m, good to firm) 50 days ago. Yard had a winner/second from 3 runners at this meeting last year and he must enter calculations. TFRHHHHH BHA87 20
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ITALIAN SPIRIT (IRE) (141) 53542-0
10 11-4
B g Fame And Glory - Coco Milan (IRE) Megan Bevan (7) Miss H. Dickin Harriet Dickin, Midford Br R. Lynch Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants
TIMEFORMVIEWClearly been one with issues since winning bumper/maiden for Olly Murphy earlier in his career. Standout effort last season when runner-up in soft-ground handicap chase at Ffos Las in April. Hard to be confident back hurdling for yard without a win in some time. TFRHHIII BHA87
9
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B g Protectionist (GER) - Vagabonde (IRE) FRN - Chepstow Club Br Power Thoroughbreds Germany Gmbh
6
11-2
Tabitha Worsley Thomas Faulkner, Devauden Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Had a productive year on the Flat, scoring 3 times. Run modestly all 4 starts over hurdles back in 2024 but he figures off a handy mark if able to convert this year’s Flat form into this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA85
AMBERELLI (GB) (498) 0456/4-
Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Amber Cloud Peel Racing Syndicate Br Mr W. Kinsey
6
11-1
Freddie Keighley (5) Martin Keighley, Cheltenham FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Steady improvement in maiden/novice company and posted respectable efforts in handicap hurdles last year, including when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Stratford 16 months ago. Not seen since, though. TFRHHIII BHA84
11
MAKINBECON (GB) (34) 131665
B g Yeats (IRE) - Dedrunknmunky (IRE) Mr A. Evans Br Karina Casini
6
11-0
Callum Pritchard Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed his progress in first-time tongue tie when landing 8-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen in July but not really built on that since. Others appeal more. Had breathing operation. TFRHHIII BHA83
12
LADY BLACKMORE (FR) (188) 225560-
Bl m Bathyrhon (GER) - Pennsylvanie (FR) Dynasty Racing Br Ecurie Des Vives Terres & Pa-Ouvry
5 10-12
Ciaran Gethings Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up both starts in Irish points but unable to trouble the judge in 4 starts over hurdles earlier this year. Can start handicapping from a lowly mark at least. Hood on first time. TFRHHIII BHA81
13
KER D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (235) 5P05P0-
B g Guignol (GER) - Sonate d’Oudairies (FR) Ms S. Howell and Partner 1 Br Cte Michel de Gigou & F. Thomas de Gigou
6
10-7
Jack Tudor Christian Williams, Bridgend Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted his best effort when fifth over this sort of trip at Ffos Las in November but no impact in either start subsequently and not seen since February. Others more convincing. TFRHHIII BHA76
14
DEAUVILLE LADY (GB) (193) 6/0060-
B m Scalo - Deauville Crystal (FR) Mrs K. Hawke & Mr W. Simms Br Katherine Hawke & Bill Sims
5
10-4
David Noonan Nigel Hawke, Tiverton Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held only start in bumpers and similar story thus far over hurdles, including on handicap bow at Sedgefield in April. Makes limited appeal. TFRHHIII BHA73 2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Hood worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7, 9, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 8, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Ugo Bingo (FR), 11-2 Little Pi (FR), 6-1 Kates Choice (IRE), 12-1 Makinbecon (GB), 14-1 Midnight Pass (GB), 16-1 Sweet Honey B (IRE), 18-1 Amberelli (GB), Lady Blackmore (FR), 20-1 V Power (GB), 22-1 Italian Spirit (IRE), Ker d’Oudairies (FR), 25-1 My Boy Beasty (GB), 28-1 One Cool Dreamer (IRE), 33-1 Deauville Lady (GB)
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THIRD RACE 2.37 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 16 YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE DRAGONBET / EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £16000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6677, 2nd £3339, 3rd £1669, 4th £835. (Penalty Value £8713.60)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (23 wins from 197 runners, 12%) runs GILI ISLAND & SKIBIDIRIZZ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) runs GILI ISLAND & SKIBIDIRIZZ LONGEST TRAVELLER: MWABANI trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 95 miles. RACE SUMMARY
The market will no doubt be a decent guide as to what’s expected but LION ROSE SIVOLA is selected to make a successful return/hurdling debut having found just one too strong in a couple of soft ground bumpers last season. Dan Skelton has unleashed plenty of runners this week and debutant Skibidirizz is put forward as the main danger, with standard-setter Mwabani taken to fill out third on his reappearance.
1-2-3: 1.LION ROSE SIVOLA (FR) 2.SKIBIDIRIZZ (IRE) 3.MWABANI (FR) KEY colours
Breeding
Owner
Breeder
Jockey
Br
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
LION ROSE SIVOLA (FR) (240) 1/22-
5
11-0
Gr g Victory Song (IRE) - Wild Rose Bloom (FR) Mrs E. J. Wills Br Gilles Trapenard & Jean Andre Quesny
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEW£100,000 buy after winning sole start in Irish points and looked likely to follow up for much of the straight on his Rules debut in a C&D bumper last November. Shaped well again at Kelso subsequently only to tie up and give way close home in February. One to consider on return/hurdling debut. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2
GILI ISLAND (IRE) (166) 4-0
4 10-13
B g Crystal Ocean - Bartlemy Bell (IRE) Charlie Todd Mr Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Br R. Lynch The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWWell beaten in a couple of Punchestown bumpers earlier in the year (sent off short-priced favourite on debut). Has joined another top stable ahead of this hurdling debut and interesting to see what the market makes of him (yard second string on jockey bookings). TFRHHIII BHA-
3
MWABANI (FR) (203) 222-
B g Masked Marvel - Escadrille (FR) Mr R Stark & Mrs J Williams Br Teddy Poirier, Marie-Laure Collet & Brun
4 10-13
Ciaran Gethings Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWPlenty of promise when runner-up all 3 starts in junior events last season, though turned over at odds on for a second time when last seen TFRHHHHI BHA114 at Exeter (17f, good) in March. Has more to offer in this sphere and should be bang there provided he’s ready to roll.
4
ONE COOL KID (IRE) (-)
4 10-13
B g Yeats (IRE) - One Cool Kate (IRE) MIB Partnership Br John O’Riordan
Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope Galebreaker
5
4 10-13
TIMEFORM VIEW €38,000 3-y-o, Yeats gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Allavina and fair hurdler One Cool Scorpion. Dam unraced. Tongue tied for debut. Market check advised. TFRHHHII BHA-
ON SUBS (FR) (333) 0-
B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Kalinegary (FR) Jack Tudor Mr W. Sissen Christian Williams, Bridgend Br David Giraudeau & Jean-Jaques Gabillat The Injured Jockeys Fund, Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Beaumec de Houelle gelding who showed precious little in juvenile hurdle at Bangor (17f, heavy) on debut last November. Given time since but looks one for low-grade handicaps further down the line. TFRHHIII BHA-
6
SKIBIDIRIZZ (IRE) (-)
4 10-13
B g Workforce - Monifah (IRE) Harry Skelton Mr Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Tony Costello The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Workforce gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 21f) I’m A Game Changer. Of obvious interest on debut. TFRHHHHI BHA2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Mwabani (FR), 5-2 Lion Rose Sivola (FR), 11-4 Skibidirizz (IRE), 8-1 One Cool Kid (IRE), 33-1 Gili Island (IRE), 50-1 On Subs (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 3.12 TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Pipe (14 wins from 113 runners, 12%) runs FINAL ENTRY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 16 runners, 50%) runs HARBOUR LIGHT WEIGHTWATCHER: SHENGAI ENKI won off a handicap mark of 108, his rating is now down 8lb to 100. LONGEST TRAVELLER: POET’S MUSE trained by I Chanin, Thorverton, 85 miles. RACE SUMMARY
HARBOUR LIGHT reappears with his stable in red-hot form, so fitness is not going to be an issue and he may well outclass these. West Orchard has his limitations but is fit and in form, which may count for plenty. 1-2-3: 1.HARBOUR LIGHT 2.WEST ORCHARD (IRE) 3.BOUND FOR GLORY KEY colours
Breeding
Owner
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
HARBOUR LIGHT (GB) (197) 000211-
5
12-0
B g Harbour Law - Tea Caddy The Auld Alliance Br The Batsford Stud
Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Improving sort who went one better on second handicap start when successful at Stratford in March and followed up off 8lb higher there later in the month. Yard in excellent form so big run can be expected on return. TFRHHHHH BHA105
2
BRIGHT LEGEND (IRE) (19) 31-0504
B g Zoustar (AUS) - Alexiade (IRE) The Cheeky Pups Br P. Motherway
6
12-0
J. P. O’Neill (7) Faye Bramley, Lambourn Scotty Brand Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the most of good opportunity in maiden at Sedgefield in April but has struggled since. Tongue strap back on. TFRHHIII BHA105
3
WESTERN GEORGE (IRE) (140) 0/3055-2
5
12-0
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Gorgeous Kate (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Paul Taiano & The Gorgeous Crew Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Br Cyril O’Hara Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on second of 3 starts in bumpers and some encouragement on 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles, though improvement required to defy this opening mark. TFRHHHII BHA105
4
ICAQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) (201) 3551P3-
B g Free Port Lux - Quetsche de L’Isle (FR) The French Link 2 Br Mme Veronique Sayet
8 11-13
Rex Dingle Richard Bandey, Kingsclere R W Armstrong Group Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWProduced a performance in keeping with pick of his French form when registering a first chase success on these shores at Lingfield in January. Gruelling race at Exeter next time probably left its mark at Southwell on final start. Back over hurdles on return. TFRHHHII BHA104
5
WEST ORCHARD (IRE) (170) 1/25231-
9 11-11
B g Westerner - Shellys Creek (IRE) Orchard Racing Br Mat Farrell
Freddie Gingell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
6
7
TIMEFORMVIEWSolid record over fences, winning 4 times, and made the most of a good opportunity when off the mark over hurdles at Fontwell when last seen in April. 6lb higher in better race now but he should give his running. TFRHHHHI BHA102
SHENGAI ENKI (FR) (153) 24/0P5-P
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Needles (IRE) Mr David Gibbons Br Mr Esteve Rouchvarger
11-9
Isabelle Ryder (5) Barry Brennan, Lambourn K & M (Hauliers) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler for previous yard but few positives to take from his 4 runs for present connections. TFRHIIII BHA100
7
BALTRAY (IRE) (44) P5-3604
8
B g Milan - Shapley Shadow (IRE) Mrs Sarah Metcalfe Br Mrs Martina Doran
11-8
Liam Harrison Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive to follow and shows his form sporadically. Can only be watched after 3 modest efforts this summer. Headgear on. TFRHHHII BHA99 30
8
PIPERS CROSS (IRE)) (19)) 53345-2 CD
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Oatfield Lady (IRE) ER Mrs Sarah Johnstone - Cooke NN U R Br Grove View Stud Limited N
O
9
11-7
David Evans, Abergavenny Emma Evans Racing Ltd
Nwithout winning last season for Emma Lavelle. Dour stayer so probably needed the run when TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who was in good nick a promising second at Warwick on yard debut/return. Remains 1lb below last winning mark. NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA98 9
FINAL ENTRY (IRE) (13) 4-3144U
5
11-6
B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE) Rian Corcoran (5) Midd Shire Racing David Pipe, Wellington Br Barronstown Stud B G Middleton Developments Ltd, W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran up to best when a narrow winner in a first-time visor at Newton Abbot in June but remains high enough in the weights now given subsequent efforts. TFRHHHII BHA97
10
PAPPARICHE (GB) (162) 12/00-4 D
B m Mahler - He Said She Said (IRE) All Stars Sports Racing Br Peel Bloodstock
6
11-0
Jack Tudor Christian Williams, Bridgend Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner on the first of her 2 starts in points and signs of ability on 3 qualifying runs. Step up in trip sure to suit on handicap bow. TFRHHHII BHA91
11
BOUND FOR GLORY (GB) (37) 4-13433
B g Circus Maximus (IRE) - Khismet Mr Mel Mathias Br Mel Mathias
4
11-0
Miss Imogen Mathias (7) Robert Stephens, Caldicot Centre Great Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin bumper winner at Stratford. Hit the frame all 4 starts over hurdles, including when third in this headgear at Worcester last time, though shaping as if this trip stretched him. TFRHHHII BHA95
POET’S MUSE (IRE) (13) 6402-0P D
5
10-8
B m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Bandelaro (IRE) Mrs Sarah Rising Br Paul Giles
Lorcan Williams Ian Chanin, Thorverton
13
7
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner. Allowed the run of things when just edged out on handicap debut at Taunton in April. However, that remains a standout effort having run modestly on both starts since. Headgear goes on. TFRHHIII BHA85
GETUPTHEYARD (IRE) (37) FF45-40
B g Getaway (GER) - Harbour Mistress (IRE) On Business Br Parkville Stud
10-4
David Noonan Nigel Hawke, Tiverton Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who finished runner-up off higher marks in 3 consecutive starts in early-2025. Failed to take to chasing after and probably needed the run at Uttoxeter on return and again at Worcester 4 months later. Headgear applied. TFRHHHII BHA81 2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7, 12, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 11. Stewards Note: ICAQUE DE L’ISLE: Following its run on 24/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. POET’S MUSE: Following its run on 28/9/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Harbour Light (GB), 7-2 West Orchard (IRE), 10-1 Western George (IRE), Final Entry (IRE), Bound For Glory (GB), 14-1 Baltray (IRE), 16-1 Bright Legend (IRE), 18-1 Pappariche (GB), 22-1 Icaque de L’Isle (FR), Getuptheyard (IRE), 50-1 Poet’s Muse (IRE), 100-1 Shengai Enki (FR)
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FIFTH RACE 3.47 TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET CEFNOGI RASIO CEFFYLAU CYMREIG HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £25000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (23 wins from 197 runners, 12%) runs SERVICE MINIMUM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 16 runners, 50%) runs LEADER CRIK LONGEST TRAVELLER: JURY’S IN trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 131 miles. RACE SUMMARY
TUNE IN A BOX is on a handy mark and can make a winning return to action. Leader Crik is unexposed but represents a yard who can certainly ready one so he can’t be ignored, while Matty’s Getaway and Deep Cave also command respect. 1-2-3: 1.TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) 2.LEADER CRIK (FR) 3.MATTY’S GETAWAY (IRE) KEY colours
Breeding
Owner
Breeder
Jockey
Br
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
DEEP CAVE (IRE) (155) 1150P-6 D
8
12-0
B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE) Sue Howell Br Robert Allen
Jack Tudor Christian Williams, Bridgend Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful chaser who won first 2 starts over 3m last season. Good 5 1/4 lengths sixth of 15 to Matty’s Getaway back over hurdles at Haydock (3m, good, 28/1) when last seen in May. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHHII BHA134
2
MATTY’S GETAWAY (IRE) (155) 1/3412-1 D
B g Getaway (GER) - Shadow Eile (IRE) The Getaway Drivers Br Sean Reilly
7 11-13
Ciaran Gethings Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWReady winner of 21f Doncaster maiden hurdle last November. Improved when winning 15-runner race on handicap debut (7/1) at Haydock (3m, good) in May, suited by increase in trip. Has few miles on the clock and should have more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA133
3
SERVICE MINIMUM (FR) (23) 4011-01
6 11-12
Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Zanzibelle (FR) Harry Skelton Susan Johnson Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mr Christophe Pellerin The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWThriving when completing a mares handicap double with a strong-travelling display at Warwick in April. Quickly resumed progress when also scoring in anopen handicap TFRHHHII BHA132 at Newton Abbot by 2 1/2 lengths from Kom Tu Voudras last month. Further improvement required from a 6lb higher mark.
4
LEADER CRIK (FR) (225) 261-
5
11-8
B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Beautifull Crik (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies Walters Plant Hire Ltd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br E.A.R.L. Du Loisir
TIMEFORMVIEWLooked in need of the experience on hurdles debut and duly stepped up on that followinga breathing operation when landing a Doncaster maiden (19f, soft) in February. Yard are typically well amongst the winners for the time of year and he has to be taken seriously upped in trip on handicap debut. TFRHHHHI BHA128
5
THANK YOU MA’AM (GB) (145) 3P032-4 D
Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pepite Rose (FR) The Posh Pundit Racing Club Limited Br Falcon’s Line Ltd
7
11-5
Lorcan Murtagh Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track in the spring after a brief sprint chasing, fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Huntingdon (25f, good) when last seen in May, with 2 next-time-out winners coming out of the race. Both successes have come with the cheekpieces fitted and they are back on here. TFRHHHII BHA125
6
JURY’S IN (IRE) (218) 1/4310- D
B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Miss Dundee (IRE) Ben Turner Racing Partnership 3 Br Killian Traynor
6
11-5
Charlie Hammond Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Science Supplements
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved on first 3 starts over hurdles, culminating with wide-margin win of novice at Fakenham in February. Failed to build on that in a competitive race on handicap debut at Sandown when next seen but this longer trip promises to suit. TFRHHHII BHA125
7
ALIEN STORM (IRE) (105) 1163-2F
B g Getaway (GER) - Missusan (IRE) The Alien Storm Partnership Br Railside Farm
8
11-3
David Bass Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Charlie Longsdon Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWScored over fences at Plumpton and Doncaster early last season and ran up to best when second at Bangor in May. Shaped as if still in reasonable heart for a long way before falling heavily 2 out at Uttoxeter in June. Is on a lower mark over hurdles, but is probably using this as a pipe-opener. TFRHHIII BHA123 36
8
KING OF THE LAKE (GB) (179) 41F405- CD
B g Kayf Tara - Shanxi Girl Lake Side Racing Br Richard Kent
8
11-3
Chad Bament (5) Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole success last season came over C&D last December. Not quite in the same form after but has at least dropped back down to last winning mark. TFRHHIII BHA123
9
TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) (218) 255032- D
7
11-2
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Belle Fortune (IRE) Woolhope Hopefuls Br Victor Connolly
Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope Galebreaker
10
8 10-11
TIMEFORMVIEWEleven runs since last win in 2024. 9/4, very good 1 3/4 lengths second of 8 to Calimystic in handicap chase at Sandown (3m, soft) when last seen in March. Goes back hurdling and has tongue strap refitted. Has gone close off higher marks in this sphere and yard did well at this meeting last season. TFRHHHHH BHA122
OAKLEY (GER) (85) 4-12315
B g Protectionist (GER) - Ovambo Lady (GER) Mrs C. Williams Br Dr A. Bolte u. Dr H. H. Leimbach
Conor Ring Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally for the season in game fashion at Uttoxeter (23f) in late-June. Wasn’t disgraced but never looked like following up at Cartmel the following month. May find this too competitive. TFRHIIII BHA117
11
JALISCO STAR (IRE) (198) 122145- CD
B m Mahler - Elphis Supreme (IRE) The Laura Horsfall Racing Club Br Sean Connolly
8 10-11
Sean Bowen Laura Horsfall, Towcester Abacus Securities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Much better over hurdles than fences, adding to her tally in small-field races at Uttoxeter and over C&D last season. Found out in deeper races on last 2 starts. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA117
12
TIME TO BITE (IRE) (36) 2-13022 D
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Time To Act The Chris Honour Racing Club Br Barry Murphy
11 10-6
Bryan Carver Chris Honour, Ashburton Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWFront-running veteran. Won over fences at Fakenham in May and runner-up over hurdles on last 2 starts. Can give his running but may prove vulnerable to younger legs at the business end. TFRHHHII BHA112 2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 8, 9, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 9.
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Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Matty’s Getaway (IRE), 9-2 Service Minimum (FR), 7-1 Time To Bite (IRE), 9-1 Leader Crik (FR), 10-1 Tune In A Box (IRE), 14-1 Oakley (GER), 20-1 Deep Cave (IRE), Thank You Ma’am (GB), Jury’s In (IRE), Alien Storm (IRE), 22-1 Jalisco Star (IRE), 33-1 King of The Lake (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 4.22 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 16 YDS) FOR EIGHT YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET BORN IN WALES SENIORS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Total prize fund £20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (23 wins from 197 runners, 12%) runs FAIVOIR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 16 runners, 50%) runs STREAM OF STARS FANCY THAT: H Derham won this race in 2024 and 2025. The stable runs NORN IRON today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: HAAS BOY trained by C Williams, South Molton, 95 miles. RACE SUMMARY
DR T J ECKLEBURG has often run well here and returns to hurdles off a much-reduced mark after an unsuccessful 2025/26, so will take beating if retaining most of his ability. Haas Boy enjoyed a highly productive campaign last season and rates the main danger, while Welsh Charger is well treated on old form and is respected, along with veteran Faivoir, who would be even more interesting if the market spoke in his favour.
1-2-3: 1.DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE) 2.HAAS BOY (FR) 3.WELSH CHARGER (IRE) KEY colours
Breeding
Owner
Breeder
Jockey
Br
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
NORN IRON (IRE) (163) 1/2311-2 D
8
12-0
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coco des Champs (IRE) Dr. Paul Kelly Br Louise Cooper-Joyce
Paul O’Brien Harry Derham, Newbury OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler who improved over fences last term, winning 2 Sandown handicaps before running a cracker behind Funiculi Funicula in a 22-runner Listed handicap at the Punchestown Festival. Back over hurdles now, but this is likely a stepping stone towards next month’s Paddy Power Gold Cup. TFRHHHII BHA130
2
GLENGOULY (FR) (140) 1PPPP-1 D
B g Coastal Path - Roulmapoule (FR) The Cheeky Pups Br Mr Patrice Vagne
10 12-0
Sean Bowen Faye Bramley, Lambourn Scotty Brand Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful but inconsistent chaser who sprang a 33/1 surprise in last season£ s December Gold Cup at Cheltenham and later bounced back from 4 consecutive pulled-up efforts to win by 11 lengths at Uttoxeter in May. Not seen since and which version of him turns up now back over hurdles is anyone’s guess. TFRHHIII BHA130
3
OOH BETTY (IRE) (176) 000103- D
8
12-0
B m Westerner - On The Prairie (IRE) Butler, Langford, Paterson & Tory Br Miss Hannah Cashman
Ben Jones Ben Clarke, Corscombe Ben Clarke Racing Ltd
4
11 11-12
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable type who won a Grade 2 mares’ event at Ascot last season before running respectably in both the County Hurdle and the Scottish Champion Hurdle TFRHHIII BHA130 on her last 2 starts. Has gone well fresh before but looks to be in the handicapper’s grip at present.
STREAM OF STARS (GB) (283) 2/13226- D
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Precious Gem (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies Susie & Bob Frosell Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br Lady Bamford Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWAdmirable veteran who proved at least as good as ever last season, winning at Bangor and finishing runner-up in stronger events at Plumpton and Aintree. Goes well fresh and must be respected with yard in such good form. TFRHHHII BHA128
5
FAIVOIR (FR) (184) 030030- D
11 11-11
B g Coastal Path - Qape Noir (FR) Miss Heidi Palin (5) Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester Br E.A.R.L. Trinquet & M. & O. Trinquet The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWWinless since landing the County Hurdle in 2023 but has run well in several top-end handicaps since, including when placed in last season’s Greatwood Hurdle. Usually needs a run or 2 to hit top gear but is now on a career-low mark and any market support would be notable. TFRHHIII BHA127
6
NO ORDINARY JOE (IRE) (14) 0061-06 D
B g Getaway (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE) Mrs V. James Br Sean Reilly
10 11-8
Jack Stenhouse (7) Robert Stephens, Caldicot
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded a long losing run at Sandown in April but failed to back that up on next 2 starts. Arrives fit after a few spins on the Flat for current yard and remains well treated on old hurdles form, but has long since been a difficult one to catch right and others make more appeal. TFRHIIII BHA124
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WELSH CHARGER (IRE) (176) 046U60- D
B g Westerner - Answer Ur Phone (IRE) Jones, Spiers & Hartwell Br Mr S. Shanahan
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Jonathan Burke Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWProved more miss than hit last season but was fourth in the Greatwood Hurdle off a 6lb higher mark. That came after a break, and he won first time up the season before, so the absence is no concern and he makes the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA123 40
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HAAS BOY (FR) (196) 122611- D
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B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Naker Mome (FR) J Allison & Racingpulses Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie JC Laisis
Lorcan Williams Chester Williams, South Molton Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyed a resurgent campaign for Chester Williams last season, winning 3 times over fences and once over hurdles, as well as twice finishing runner-up in the latter sphere. The yard is only just returning from a 4-month spell without a runner, but this one remains of interest. TFRHHHHI BHA114
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DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE) (185) 063330- CD
B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA) Mrs Janet Davies Br Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate
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Conor Ring Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Prysg Cyf
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful sort who has raced almost exclusively over fences since mid-2023 but struggled to recapture his best last season. Now back over hurdles from a career-low mark, with the yard among the winners and a previous course chase win to his name, he must go close. TFRHHHHH BHA109
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GOWER PRINCE (GB) (21) P2-2122 D
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Lady Karinga Mrs Jan Johnson Br T. A. Harman
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Benjamin Macey (5) Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham The Towers Hotel & Spa
TIMEFORMVIEWHas made a positive start for current yard over fences having not looked 100% last year. Enhanced his record fresh with a handicap chase success at Market Rasen prior to posting solid efforts in defeat in a similar event at Stratford and a handicap hurdle at Plumpton. Should again give his running. TFRHHHII BHA104 2025: WASHINGTON 9 11 12 Paul O’Brien 2-1 (Harry Derham) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 8. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE), 5-1 Haas Boy (FR), 13-2 Welsh Charger (IRE), 8-1 Faivoir (FR), 10-1 Stream of Stars (GB), 12-1 Norn Iron (IRE), Ooh Betty (IRE), 14-1 Gower Prince (GB), 28-1 No Ordinary Joe (IRE), 33-1 Glengouly (FR)
ABBREVIATIONS BF - Beaten Favourite B - Brought Down C - Course Winner
D - Distance Winner R - Refused S - Slipped Up
U - Unseated F - Fell d - Disqualified
r - Ran Out P - Pulled Up
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Meet Martin Tedham, CEO of the Wasdell Group – Sponsors of the Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle Martin Tedham can remember the day he became hooked on horse racing because it was around the time he was trying to wean himself off ffff cigarettes. Tedham is the chief executive of Wasdell Group, sponsors of the £75,000 Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle, the feature race on Day Two of The DragonBet Welsh Racing Festival, as well as the Wasdell Group Novices’ Hurdle on Day One and the Wasdell Group Open National Hunt Flat Race on Day Three. Martin is a huge racing fan as well as racehorse owner. He can tell you exactly when the sport really got its hooks into him because it was 15 years ago when he was trying to give up smoking. “I have a good friend up in Yorkshire called Steve Ryan who owns a few horses,” says Martin. “He took me to a few sales and I was just watching the horses in awe, and he said to me, ‘Why don’t you buy one?’ I didn’t know anything about horses! “This grey horse just came in; it went around and came back to us. I decided, I’ll buy this one. It was great horse; it was called High Cake. “I was told later the reason the horse came back to me was, that I had just stopped smoking at the time and I was eating a lot of Polo mints and it could smell the Polos on us. “Well, I bought that horse and gave it to Richard Fahey to train. His first words to me were, ‘This is the horse with the bad legs! What did your vet say? Has he checked the horse?’ “I had no idea but that horse went to Musselburgh and ran in the first race. It was 33/1 and it romped in! I put £100 on it, so who needs a vet!” Things have moved on since then and these days Martin’s connection with winners is based on more than a packet of mints. Since 2019, the Wasdell Group have been the main sponsors of Jonjo O’Neil Racing at Jackdaws Castle in the Cotswolds, where Martin owns a string of horses including Regal Blue and Monbeg Genius. His horse Sky Pirate (photographed) won at the Cheltenham Festival in 2021.
But his sponsorship interests also extend to Chepstow, where he has sponsored the Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle since 2020 alongside his sponsorship of one of the chase fences in the home straight and hoarding on the bottom bend. “The great thing is that Chepstow is very local for me,” says Martin, whose packaging company operate in the pharmaceutical industry. “I have found there to be a lot of real racing people at the course. I am Scottish, of course, but I have a soft spot for the Welsh and it is always a great time at the races. “This is the start of the jump season, the weather is changing, the colour of the leaves are changing, and the atmosphere and anticipation is certainly building. The trainers need wet weather for the jumps and hopefully it will arrive in time. “I am hoping to have a runner that day, but that is up to the trainer! We’ll have to see. It is up to Jonjo and the horses and he will let me know, that’s how it is!” But the Wasdell Group’s decision to lend their name to the feature race of the Jump Season Opener – a huge part of the Big Welsh Racing Weekend – is not just about a sentimental attachment to racing. For Martin, there are hard-headed business reasons to sponsor the race, too. “We do a lot of veterinary products which are sold all over the world for horses and other animals. “We have factories in Newcastle and Swindon. Exciting plans are under way to significantly increase the size of the Swindon facilities. If you get blood pressure tablets, Viagra or penicillin, you might be getting it from us, we send all over the world.” “Racing is a nice fit for that and a lot of people who work for me love the horses and gamble on them. So, the big thing for me is the employees in the company love the horses. “They are always asking for any tickets on a Saturday or on the phone asking if the horses have a chance this week. So, it works really well.”
SEVENTH RACE 4.57 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 16 YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE WASDELL GROUP OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £7200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2908, 2nd £1454, 3rd £727, 4th £364, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3802.32)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (43 wins from 203 runners, 21%) runs TOO MANY ACRES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) runs OLD COAST ROAD FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2023. The stable runs TOO MANY ACRES today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MASKED BLAGNY trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 131 miles. RACE SUMMARY
OLD COAST ROAD won his sole start in points and has the pedigree to make up into a useful sort for top yard so he’s taken to prove too good for Too Many Acres unless the betting suggests otherwise.
1-2-3: 1.OLD COAST ROAD (IRE) 2.TOO MANY ACRES (IRE) 3.ONETINGFORNUTTIN (IRE) KEY colours
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Ch g Crystal Ocean - Pretty Moon (FR) Harry Skelton Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Whitebarn Farming Ltd The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEW€10,000 3-y-o. Crystal Ocean gelding. Won sole start in Irish points (Nov 2025). Half-brother to very smart chaser Ball d’Arc and useful hurdler/chaser Riaan, both of whom won from 2m to 21f. Very interesting contender for top connections. TFRHHHHH BHA-
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MASKED BLAGNY (FR) (250) 3-
Ch g Masked Marvel - Elusive Esqua (FR) Oakman Racing Syndicate Five Br Mr Laurent Jamault
4 10-13
Charlie Hammond Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Science Supplements
TIMEFORM VIEW A €75,000 buy who showed promise on debut when third of 7 in a bumper at Carlisle in February. Off 250 days since and up against a couple of likely newcomers here. TFRHHHII BHA-
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MOTIVASPEED ESSEF (FR) (-)
B g Motivator - Speed of Anabaa (IRE) Mrs Janet Davies Br Mme Catherine Savare
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Adam Wedge Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Prysg Cyf
TIMEFORM VIEW €15,000 yearling, €20,000 3-y-o. Motivator gelding. Needs the betting to speak in his favour TFRHHIII BHAto be of interest first time up.
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ONETINGFORNUTTIN (IRE) (231) 1-
B g Yeats (IRE) - Mathine (FR) Mr Martin Gowing Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot
4 10-13
James Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEW€34,000 foal, €92,000 3-y-o. Yeats gelding. Easy winner on sole start in Irish points (Feb 2026) which makes him of some interest but that was a small-field affair and he may be up against it with the other pointing recruit here. TFRHHHII BHA-
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B or Br g Maxios - Morning Legend (IRE) Brooks, Ellery and Morton Br Mr Michael Dillon
Sam Twiston-Davies Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group
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TIMEFORMVIEW€30,000 foal, €28,000 yearling, €125,000 3-y-o. Maxios gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler Orbys Legend (winner up to 25f) and useful chaser Morning Spirit (3m winner). In the right hands to make a big impact first time up. TFRHHHHI BHA-
ROXY ROCKS (IRE) (177) 43-
Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Step On My Soul (IRE) The Harmonious Syndicate Br Berry Farms
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Bryan Carver Chris Honour, Ashburton Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little on debut at Taunton in March but did better when third of 5 at Exeter in April. Absent 177 days since and more needed. TFRHHIII BHA2025: BLACK EDDY 4 11 1 Tom Cannon 15-2 (Toby Bulgin) 8 ran
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Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Old Coast Road (IRE), 9-4 Too Many Acres (IRE), 13-2 Onetingfornuttin (IRE), 15-2 Masked Blagny (FR), 20-1 Motivaspeed Essef (FR), 25-1 Roxy Rocks (IRE)
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.27 - THE DRAGONBET / EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse The second to receive £4014, the third £2006 and the fourth £1004. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, October 5th and pay £80 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. 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 responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the EBF Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four and a half furlongs at Newbury on Saturday, April 3rd, 2027. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 15 entries at £80. - Closed October 5th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6677; Second £3339; Third £1669; Fourth £835. (Penalty Value £8713.60) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.02 - THE DRAGONBET DAILY EXTRA PLACE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 5th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Penalties, after October 3rd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. DragonBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. They will also give a cash prize to the person responsible to the best turned out horse in this race 25 entries at £36. - Closed October 5th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.37 - THE DRAGONBET / EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse The second to receive £4014, the third £2006 and the fourth £1004. for novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, October 5th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. DragonBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. They will also give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 13th, 2027. 20 entries at £75. - Closed October 5th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6677; Second £3339; Third £1669; Fourth £835. (Penalty Value £8713.60) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.12 - THE DRAGONBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, October 5th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Penalties, after October 3rd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. DragonBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. They will also give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries at £36. - Closed October 5th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.47 - THE DRAGONBET CEFNOGI RASIO CEFFYLAU CYMREIG HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757. for four yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Penalties, after October 3rd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. DragonBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. They will also present a cash prize to the person 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. 14 entries, 2 at £25 and 12 at £125. - Closed October 5th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50) SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.22 - THE DRAGONBET BORN IN WALES SENIORS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for eight yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Penalties, after October 3rd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. DragonBet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner. In addition a cash prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries at £100. - Closed October 5th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.57 - THE WASDELL GROUP OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3802 to the winning horse The second to receive £1749, the third £874, the fourth £437 and the fifth £218. for four and five 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, October 5th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o 11st 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. Wasdell Group 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. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 15 entries at £36. - Closed October 5th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2908; Second £1454; Third £727; Fourth £364; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3802.32) SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE. 47
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