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form guide No. of days previous performances since last ran /=new season -=new year horse’s Bold type shows all weather form name C=course winner D=distance winner birthplace of CD=course & distance winner horse if not age BF=beaten favourite Great Britain
colour graphic horse’s saddlecloth number
1 THE NEW ONE (IRE) (175) 121534-D Br
B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Thuringe (FR) S Such & CG Paleta R. Brown & Ballylinch Stud
weight st-lbs
9 11-10
Mr Z. Baker (5) Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Popular tough and consistent hurdler who won again at Cheltenham and Haydock last season. Prone to mistakes, but record fresh bodes very well, and could be capable of carrying big weight to success. TFRHHHHI BHA160
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Breeding
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Sponsor S
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: HHHHH Selected to win the race. HHHHI Good chance of being placed. HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims. HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
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FIRST RACE 12.50 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BLACKMORES BUILD NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (20 wins from 73 runners, 27%) runs GOLDEN SANJIDA, LIRION & TAP TAP SHAMIE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (18 wins from 96 runners, 19%) runs INK BLACK HEART LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR WINTER trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 181 miles. RACE SUMMARY
Olly Murphy looks to hold the aces in this novice and, seemingly the choice of Sean Bowen, TAPTAP SHAMIE earns the vote to double his tally sporting a first-time hood. His stablemate Lirion was given a considerate introduction to hurdling back in the spring and he heads up the opposition with significant improvement on the cards. Hurdling debutants Ink Black Heart and Not Without Danger can fight out minor honours.
1-2-3: 1.TAP TAP SHAMIE (IRE) 2.LIRION (FR) 3.INK BLACK HEART KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
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TAP TAP SHAMIE (IRE) (24) 0/122-14 D BF
6
11-7
Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Witness Express (IRE) Mrs R. J. Skan Br Stephen Curran
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning Irish pointer who finished runner-up on both starts last season (strong form on debut). Completed a simple task at Hexham in May but failed to improve sent handicapping after 5 months off when fourth of 9 at Perth (2m, soft) recently. Remains early days and a first-time hood goes on. TFRHHHHH BHA120
2
BOURBON FLORIDHE (FR) (-)
Gr g Tunis (POL) - Parice de La Borie (FR) Mrs C. Williams Br Mr Gerard Ribaud
4
11-0
Adam Wedge Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
TIMEFORM VIEW €47,000 3-y-o, Tunis gelding. Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Paris Texas and French hurdler/chaser Cafe Au Lit. 1 of 2 debutants for connections and worth a cursory market glance. TFRHHHII BHA-
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IDEAL DU GAZEAU (GER) (-)
Ch g Brametot (IRE) - Independant Mrs C. Williams Br Stall Brotherhood & Friends
4
11-0
Conor Ring Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
TIMEFORM VIEW £26,000 3-y-o, Brametot gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners on Flat, including useful 7f/1m winner Namhroodah. Dam ran twice on Flat. 1 of 2 debutants for connections and the betting can guide expectations. TFRHHIII BHA-
4
INK BLACK HEART (GB) (236) 4/23-
5
11-0
Ch g Falco (USA) - La Hoofon Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate IBH Br T. C. Dawson
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Astute Limited
5
5
TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame all 3 starts in bumpers (trained by Tom Weston on debut). Latest Exeter effort back in March bit below the level of his first couple of runs but of obvious interest now hurdling for a yard firing on all cylinders. Has had a breathing operation. TFRHHHHI BHA-
LIRION (FR) (205) 2/24-
B g Voiladenuo (FR) - Rirta (FR) MrsDianaLWhateley,McNeill&StoneFamilies Br S.C.E.A Ecurie Haras de La Rousseliere
11-0
Jack Tudor Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a couple of bumpers 12 months apart (trained by Tom Weston on debut) and very much caught the eye when fourth of 8 in maiden at Ayr (2m, soft) on hurdles bow in April, given a considerate introduction and finishing with plenty of running left. Open to significant improvement on return. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6
MIGHTY RHYTHM (GB) (17) 0-5
B g Malinas (GER) - Hot Rhythm Mr Michael Baker Br Mr P. P. Symonds
4
11-0
Ned Fox (3) Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Left poorly placed and never threatened to get competitive in a Bangor bumper back in the spring and beaten as far as on debut 6 months on over C&D recently. Likely outsider on hurdling debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
7
MR WINTER (IRE) (10) 046-0
B g Marcel (IRE) - What Lies Ahead (IRE) Mr Gary Winter Br David Hyland & Harry Shearman
5
11-0
Conor O’Farrell Chris Honour, Ashburton Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in a pair of bumpers and only a little more encouragement in a couple of maiden hurdles 8 months apart, most recently over C&D. One for handicaps after this. TFRHHIII BHA6
8
NOT WITHOUT DANGER (IRE) (274) 2/05-
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sleeping Diva (FR) Mr Anthony R.Hunt Br Cyril O’Hara
5
11-0
Robert Dunne Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Solstice
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising first effort when second of 10 in C&D bumper in April 2025 but well below that level on both subsequent starts, most recently at Newbury in February (tongue tied). Worth keeping a close eye on in the betting on hurdling debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
RIGHT ROYAL RASCAL (IRE) (17) 6-0
B or Br g Maxios - Royal Claret Mr Mark Green Br Mr Eamonn Bracken
4
11-0
Callum Pritchard Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit in a Hereford bumper in April but shaped as if in need of the experience 6 months on when ninth of 11 in novice over C&D (soft) on hurdles bow recently. Likely to need more time. TFRHHIII BHA-
10
GOLDEN SANJIDA (GB) (9) 402-6
4
B f Golden Horn - Sanjida (IRE) BDRSyndicates Br Blythe Park Stud
10-7
Lewis Stones (3) Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWHooded and first form in bumpers for Noel Williams when second at Plumpton (2 1/4m, good) in April. Showed promise under considerate handling on her hurdling debut when sixth of 13 in maiden at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) recently and likely to improve. Seemingly yard’s third string. TFRHHHII BHA-
11
TOTTIE’S MOON (GB) (10) 5400
B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Mo Tottie Steve & Jackie Fleetham Br Steve & Jackie Fleetham
4
10-7
Shane Fenelon (5) Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORM VIEW Pether’s Moon filly who shaped like a stayer in a pair of bumpers but little promise in a couple of maiden hurdles in recent weeks. Probably one for handicaps after this. TFRHHIII BHA2025: OUR BOY STAN 4 11 0 Ben Jones 4-9 (Ben Pauling) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Stewards Note: TOTTIE’S MOON: Following its run on 29/10/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Tap Tap Shamie (IRE), 10-3 Ink Black Heart (GB), 11-2 Lirion (FR), 15-2 Not Without Danger (IRE), 16-1 Bourbon Floridhe (FR), Golden Sanjida (GB), 25-1 Ideal du Gazeau (GER), Mighty Rhythm (GB), 33-1 Mr Winter (IRE), 40-1 Right Royal Rascal (IRE), 50-1 Tottie’s Moon (GB)
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SECOND RACE 1.20 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BRIDGE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (20 wins from 73 runners, 27%) runs DEBRAVE SOLDIER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs DEBRAVE SOLDIER FANCY THAT: A Honeyball won this race in 2022 & 2024. The stable runs FINE TUNING today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: FINE TUNING trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 154 miles. RACE SUMMARY
KARAKA DE THAIX might have been off the track for a while but made such a good impression when winning in points (subsequently sold for ten times more than his 3-y-o sales price) that he gets the nod on Rules debut. Debrave Soldier can’t be ignored given connections, with Titi Montmartre another to consider.
1-2-3: 1.KARAKA DE THAIX (FR) 2.DEBRAVE SOLDIER (IRE) 3.TITI MONTMARTRE (FR) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
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CHURCHSTONE ROVER (IRE) (728) 30/-
8
11-4
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kilnockin Lady (IRE) The Fforest Five Br Mrs Margaret M. Lynch & R. Lynch
Ben Mulligan (7) Rebecca Curtis, Newport Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising third in maiden hurdle at Tipperary on debut in May 2024 for Jonathan Sweeney and finished lame when next seen later on that season having switched yards. Best watched after 2 years off. TFRHIIII BHA-
2
DEBRAVE SOLDIER (IRE) (337) 2-
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Siberian Vixen (IRE) Not One But Two Br Mrs Rita Kent
5
11-4
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW €28,000 3-y-o, £115,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Theflyingking. Runner-up sole start in Irish points in December 2025 and makes appeal on Rules debut. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3
FINE TUNING (IRE) (236) 24-
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Pretty Puttens (IRE) Mr G. Firmager Br Mrs Rita Kent
5
11-4
Ben Godfrey Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in 2 bumpers earlier in the year, though it was disappointing that he couldn’t match his debut effort last time. Market best guide now switched to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
4
GENIETOILE (FR) (237) 02//3F2F-
B g Spider Flight (FR) - Olafane (FR) ConyersJ&WO’ReillyPalmerProwtingRoddis Br Mr Albert Tatard & Mr Serge Tatard
8
11-4
Jamie Brace (5) Rebecca Curtis, Newport Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden under Rules. Made frame twice over hurdles in 2023/24 and, after returning from nearly 2 years off, was placed on both completed starts over fences last season. Fell here when last seen in March (has since had another breathing operation) and entitled to be thereabouts back hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA110
5
ITSYOURCALL (IRE) (218) 1- D
B g Berkshire (IRE) - Dalaway (IRE) The Moore’s Br Mr William Kett
5
11-4
Robert Dunne Robert Stephens, Caldicot
TIMEFORMVIEW£40,000 5-y-o, Berkshire gelding. Half-brother to 11.6f winner Silver Atom. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 11.5f). Flat bred who was successful on sole start in points in April. However, the runner-up has failed to uphold that effort in both starts under Rules. TFRHHHII BHA-
6
KARAKA DE THAIX (FR) (616) 1/- D
6
11-4
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Verka de Thaix (FR) Kate & Andrew Brooks Br Mr Michel Bourgneuf
Sam Twiston-Davies Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group
7
6
TIMEFORMVIEW£13,000 3-y-o, £135,000 5-y-o, Cokoriko gelding. Dam, runner-up in French 1 3/4m-15f Flat events, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Baraka de Thaix and useful hurdler (stayed 23f) Freedom To Dream. Comfortable winner sole start in points in March 2025 and makes plenty of appeal. TFRHHHHH BHA-
PUT THE LIGHTS ON (IRE) (-)
Br g Milan - Lackadora (IRE) Mrs C. Williams Br Lackaneen Stables Limited
11-4
Adam Wedge Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
TIMEFORM VIEW Milan gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 21f) Don’t Touch It. Makes plenty of appeal on paper and betting may provide more clues of what’s expected on debut. TFRHHHII BHA8
8
IGNITE THE SPARK (IRE) (10) 4P
4
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Boherna Lady (IRE) Mr A. Evans Br S. Moloney & S. O’Flynn
11-3
Callum Pritchard Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORM VIEWBlue Bresil gelding. Well-held last of 4 finishers sole start in Irish points and showed no promise in maiden hurdle on Rules debut over C&D recently. Tongue strap goes on but can only be watched. TFRHIIII BHA-
9
TITI MONTMARTRE (FR) (260) 1- D
Ch g Montmartre (FR) - Unanime The Full Monty Syndicate Br Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis
4
11-3
Sean Houlihan Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Teresa Davis Sporting Artist
TIMEFORM VIEW Montmartre gelding. Half-brother to French 2 1/4m hurdle winner Jaffarius. Won sole start in points in February. Makes the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA-
ESPIRITU PARK (GB) (238) P1-
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Drop of Spirit (IRE) Espiritu Park Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd
5 10-11
Lorcan Murtagh Harry Ryall, Crewkerne
TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park mare. Half-sister to fair hurdle/useful chase winner David’s Well. Off mark in points at second attempt in March. Makes some appeal on paper and worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA2025: THEY CALL ME HUGO (IRE) 5 11 4 Sean Bowen 13-8 (Olly Murphy) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Stewards Note: CHURCHSTONE ROVER: Following its run on 10/11/2024 it was reported that the horse finished lame. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Karaka de Thaix (FR), 7-2 Debrave Soldier (IRE), 6-1 Titi Montmartre (FR), 11-1 Fine Tuning (IRE), 12-1 Itsyourcall (IRE), Put The Lights On (IRE), 14-1 Churchstone Rover (IRE), Espiritu Park (GB), 16-1 Genietoile (FR), 300-1 Ignite The Spark (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 1.52 ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DANDARA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £8700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3514, 2nd £1757, 3rd £879, 4th £439, 5th £219. (Penalty Value £4594.47)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (20 wins from 73 runners, 27%) runs MIDWEEK VOICES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs MIDWEEK VOICES LONGEST TRAVELLER: GETAWAY THEATRE trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 210 miles. RACE SUMMARY
BLUE IN THE WEST was right back to his best at the end of last season, and he gets the vote in a wide-open handicap. Getaway Theatre could have a big say for her in-form yard, while interesting stable-switcher Midweek Voices needs a close look. Colonial Empire is a lively each-way player.
1-2-3: 1.BLUE IN THE WEST (IRE) 2.GETAWAY THEATRE (IRE) 3.MIDWEEK VOICES (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
SPARKLING DUKE (IRE) (252) 41/1011- CD
7
12-0
B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Sparkling Sword Kayley Woollacott Racing III Br S. Lanigan-O’Keeffe
Callum Pritchard Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORMVIEWSeemingly reformed for present yard (also saddle Stratton Oakmont). Won all 3 soft/heavy-ground handicap starts here last season (sole modest run at Exeter). Justified strong support to complete a C&D double in March. Has to be respected on hat-trick bid (goes well fresh). TFRHHHII BHA110
2
STRATTON OAKMONT (IRE) (231) 64/100P- D
B g Ask - Foxwood Girl (IRE) Kayley Woollacott Racing l Br Mrs Margaret McGauran
10 12-0
Harry Cobden Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORMVIEWDominant winner at Exeter (23f, soft) on return this time last year before again losing form (followed similar trajectory the previous season). First-time headgear likely to suit, and the booking of Harry Cobden (36% strike rate for yard) suggests fresh could again be the time to catch him. TFRHHHII BHA110
3
GETAWAY THEATRE (IRE) (225) 41/2350- D
B m Getaway (GER) - Alpine Breeze (IRE) The Holryale Partnership Br Michael O’Regan
8 11-10
Charlie Hammond Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Science Supplements
TIMEFORMVIEWRelatively lightly-raced 8-y-o. Went close to adding a third career success on reappearance at Warwick (25f, soft) this time last year. Back on a handy mark following disappointing end of season with yard and likely to make a bold bid (stays well) for her in-form yard. TFRHHHHI BHA106
4
FOLLOWANGO (IRE) (252) 206144- CD
B m Ocovango - Follow The Icon W J Evans Racing Br Patrick McCarthy
8
11-8
Miss Eleanor Williams (7) Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Course regular who has plenty of fair form over hurdles/fences. Belatedly opened her account in handicap chase here (3m, heavy) in January. Only 2lb higher back hurdling and another who’s entitled to bounce back following a break (runner-up on return last season). TFRHHHII BHA104
5
LA HIGUERA (IRE) (252) 323115- D
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Omyn Supreme (IRE) Henfold Harriers II Br Mrs A. Darragh
7
11-7
Isabelle Ryder (5) Toby Lawes, Upper Lambourn Smulders
TIMEFORMVIEWStrong-staying type. Ran well to finish third in this corresponding event on comeback last year. Progressive when readily landing a handicap double (soft/heavy) at Southwell in February. Perhaps not fully over those exertions when disappointing on hat-trick bid here in March. Worth another chance. TFRHHHII BHA103
6
RIVER VOYAGE (IRE) (227) 11/3P14- CD
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Khazaria (FR) Racing for Fun Br Tommy James, Eoin Banville & Lucy Norton
8
11-6
Jamie Brace (5) Rebecca Curtis, Newport Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded first leg of 3m handicap hurdle double here in 2024/5. Again revelled in the mud when opening his account over fences at this track in February prior to a laboured end-of-season effort at Chepstow (31f). Remains to be seen if he finds this enough of a test back hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA102
7
COLONIAL EMPIRE (GB) (227) 0/5P22P- C
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Susan Stroman Mr Mick O’Boyle Br J. Dance
9
11-5
David Noonan Mitchell Hunt & Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Designation Limited, DragonBet
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising start in staying handicaps last season. Beaten by a well-backed one at Taunton before chasing home Blue In The West at Catterick in late-January. Underlined he isn’t the most robust at Chepstow subsequently, however, could feature if connections have him back on song. TFRHHHHI BHA101 10
8
MIDWEEK VOICES (IRE) (203) 0005P0-
B g Ocovango - Mollydod (IRE) Sky’s The Limit Br William J. Keane
7
11-5
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Betano
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed heavy-ground chase double at Gowran in early-2025. Now 4lb below that mark following modest final season with Eoin Doyle. Potentially interesting if switch to excellent new yard does the trick (needs a market check). TFRHHHHI BHA101
9
CLONDAW ROYALE (IRE) (18) 0313P-6 D
7
11-5
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Goodbloodbadblood (IRE) Richie McLernon The Iveragh Syndicate Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Br Mary M. Brennan Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWRallied late to capitalise on a drop in grade at Wetherby (3m, heavy) prior to creditable third in similar conditions over C&D in March. Likely needed his comeback at Worcester and connections may be eyeing a return to 0-100 company after this run. TFRHHIII BHA101
10
MISTER BARCLAY (GB) (186) 2546/1-P CD BF
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Singapore Harbour (IRE) M Baker, K Ibberson and H Pearman Br Mr Ben Barclay
8
11-3
Ned Fox (3) Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent on testing ground over hurdles. Game winner of this corresponding race 12 months ago. Only made it to the track once since, never looking like justifying support (rare poor jumping display) at Newton Abbot (good to soft) in May. Probably needs a career best off 4lb higher than last year. TFRHHHHI BHA99
BLUE IN THE WEST (IRE) (183) 32P12-3 D
B g Westerner - Blue Supreme (IRE) Ben Lund Racing Club Br Padraig Barry
9
11-0
Shane Quinlan (3) Ben Lund, Bridgwater
TIMEFORMVIEWHold-up sort who belatedly got off the mark at Exeter (21.5f) last season. Conceded first run to a progressive one when 3/4-length second over same C&D prior to being undone by an untimely error when third at Warwick in May. Bigger performance in him off this mark if ready to roll. TFRHHHHH BHA96 2025: MISTER BARCLAY 7 10 9 Ned Fox 11-4 (Tom Symonds) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5. Stewards Note: STRATTON OAKMONT: Following its run on 22/3/2026 it was reported that the horse lost its action. COLONIAL EMPIRE: Following its run on 26/3/2026 it was reported that the horse never travelled. BLUE IN THE WEST: Following its run on 9/5/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake three out. Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Stratton Oakmont (IRE), 13-2 Getaway Theatre (IRE), Midweek Voices (IRE), 7-1 Blue In The West (IRE), 9-1 Sparkling Duke (IRE), 10-1 La Higuera (IRE), Mister Barclay (GB), 14-1 River Voyage (IRE), 16-1 Colonial Empire (GB), 20-1 Followango (IRE), Clondaw Royale (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 2.27 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GOLWG GWENDRAETH NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £7000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (20 wins from 73 runners, 27%) runs BUILT BY ROSSIES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs BUILT BY ROSSIES LONGEST TRAVELLER: BILLY BUTCHER trained by D Roberts, Kenley, 220 miles. RACE SUMMARY
Anthony Honeyball has enjoyed plenty of recent success and his CORNER FORWARD is fancied to build on the promise of his handicap debut here back in the spring with this step up to 2 1/2m sure to be in his favour. Heading up the dangers is Built By Rossies, who hasn’t been seen for a while but the switch to the powerful Olly Murphy yard catches the eye making just her second handicap start. Finjimk may well emerge as best of the rest.
1-2-3: 1.CORNER FORWARD (IRE) 2.BUILT BY ROSSIES (IRE) 3.FINJIMK (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
BUILT BY ROSSIES (IRE) (490) 06B1/43- D
7
12-0
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Raise The Issue (IRE) JustOneMore Racing Club Br Bloomfield Farm
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who remains a maiden over hurdles but shaped much better than the distance beaten suggested when third of 10 in maiden at Market Rasen (21f, heavy) back in July 2025. Off since, but she’s joined a leading yard so warrants respect on just her second handicap start. TFRHHHHI BHA98
2
NANCEFORDSHORE (GB) (227) P/PP66F-
B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Belmont Jewel (IRE) Ms Michelle Harris Br Mickley Stud
5
12-0
Joe Anderson (3) Grace Harris, Shirenewton
TIMEFORMVIEWPulled up both starts in Irish points and well held all 3 completed starts over hurdles, though was in the process of showing much-improved form when taking a bad fall at the last at Chepstow back in March (likely to have won). 5lb higher on return but remains with potential for an in-form yard. TFRHHHII BHA98
3
BOUND FOR GLORY (GB) (28) 134332
B g Circus Maximus (IRE) - Khismet Mr Mel Mathias Br Mel Mathias
4 11-13
Sean Houlihan Robert Stephens, Caldicot Centre Great Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWide-margin bumper winner at Stratford. Hit the frame all 5 starts over hurdles, most recently when second of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (3m, soft) 4 weeks ago, his inability to keep straight under pressure hindering his cause. 3lb higher here and vulnerable to less-exposed types. TFRHHHII BHA98
4
CORNER FORWARD (IRE) (201) P6603-
B g Crystal Ocean - Dawn In The Park (FR) Mr John P. McManus Br James Hoare
5 11-12
Harry Cobden Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability in maiden hurdles before finding it a barely adequate test when third of 7 on handicap debut at this track (2m, good) in April. Off since, but yard going well and he remains capable of better up in trip. Major player. TFRHHHHH BHA96
5
OUT OF FOCUS (IRE) (285) 4/3/4262-
Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Nebuleuse (IRE) Chris Trigg & C Williams Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
8
11-5
Adam Wedge Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner back in February 2023 and, though yet to add to that following 14 attempts over jumps, got as close as he ever has in first-time cheekpieces when second of 10 at Chepstow (19f, soft) when last seen in January. Cheekpieces discarded and will probably need this on return. TFRHHIII BHA89
6
BILLY BUTCHER (IRE) (32) 00/64/-62
8
11-4
B g Mahler - Reillys Daughter Mr Douglas Bradbury Br Thistletown Stud
Lee Edwards Dave Roberts, Kenley Mill Farm Holiday Park
7
7 10-13
TIMEFORMVIEWModest at best in bumpers but stepped up on his comeback run starting off in handicaps when second of 10 at Worcester (2m, good to soft) last month. Should prove at least as effective over this trip so shouldn’t be underestimated with race fitness on his side. TFRHHHII BHA88
NUBE DE TRUENO (IRE) (624) 0006/-
Gr g Flemensfirth (USA) - Petite Parisienne (FR) Mrs Karen Bowen Br Kieran Mariga
Shane Fenelon (5) Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEWNo great shakes in 4 runs for Dan Skelton around this trip in 2024/25, finishing lame on handicap debut when last seen in February 2025. Returns for a new yard in first-time headgear and the likelihood is he will need this. TFRHHIII BHA83 14
8
FINJIMK (IRE) (10) 0000P2
4 10-11
B g Sumbal (IRE) - Bebinn (IRE) Felstead Partnership Br J.P. Farrell
Richie McLernon Nick Scholfield, Lambourn Nick Scholfield Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in bumper/maiden hurdle runs in Ireland but showed first form 3 runs into his handicap career when second of 11 at Stratford (19f, soft) 10 days ago. Every chance of going one better if building on that here. TFRHHHII BHA82
9
JET JOE (GB) (188) 005-4
5
B g Jet Away - Hollow Park (IRE) Nick Elliott & Heather Shane Br Katy Price & Nick Elliott
10-5
Shane Quinlan (3) Katy Price, Llanigon Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW No impact first 3 starts but showed a bit more than previously upped markedly in trip on handicap debut when fourth of 8 at Warwick (25f, good) back in May. Drops back in trip for his return and probably best watched. TFRHHIII BHA75 2025: EL BANDIDO PANCHO 6 10 10 Rex Dingle 17-2 (Ben Clarke) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Stewards Note: NUBE DE TRUENO: Following its run on 22/2/2025 it was reported that the horse finished lame. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Bound For Glory (GB), 5-1 Built By Rossies (IRE), 6-1 Finjimk (IRE), 13-2 Corner Forward (IRE), Billy Butcher (IRE), 10-1 Out of Focus (IRE), 14-1 Nancefordshore (GB), 18-1 Jet Joe (GB), 40-1 Nube de Trueno (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 3.02 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE FEDWEN TENTAGE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (20 wins from 73 runners, 27%) runs ESPRIT SAUVAGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (18 wins from 96 runners, 19%) runs LITTLE PATIENCE LONGEST TRAVELLER: KIPTANUY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 154 miles. RACE SUMMARY Some interesting sorts coming from the pointing scene in this bumper and the Skeltons’ LITTLE PATIENCE is the selection on the back of an easy win in an Irish point. Esprit Sauvage and Lancelot du Large both represent powerful yards and command plenty of respect on Rules debut. 1-2-3: 1.LITTLE PATIENCE (IRE) 2.ESPRIT SAUVAGE (IRE) 3.LANCELOT DU LARGE (FR) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
BOIS CLAIRS (FR) (-)
4
11-2
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Scheme of The Moon (FR) Mr & Mrs William Rucker Br Ecurie Haras Des Marais
Adam Wedge Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW €28,000 3-y-o, Doctor Dino gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Moonbow. Probably best watched on debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
2
ESPRIT SAUVAGE (IRE) (-)
B g Order of St George (IRE) - La Belle Sauvage MrsDianaLWhateley,McNeill&StoneFamilies Br Mrs O. Hegarty
4
11-2
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Betano
TIMEFORMVIEW£80,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser Thunder Rock and modest hurdler/fair chaser Sir Rock. Ticks plenty of boxes on paper for yard who do well in bumpers. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3
KAPPA DES MOTTES (GB) (206) 52-
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Urticaire (FR) Mr Michael Baker Br Goldford Stud
5
11-2
Ned Fox (3) Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if needing experience both starts in bumpers, though did step up from debut when second at Hereford in April. May find a few too good. TFRHHHII BHA-
4
KIPTANUY (FR) (-)
B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Rose Candy (FR) Mr Tom Malone Br Jean Contou Carrere & Yves Broca
5
11-2
Harry Cobden Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Jeu St Eloi gelding. Brother to fairly useful 15f French hurdle winner Sainte Candy and half-brother to 4 winners, including smart hurdler/high-class chaser Pic d’Orhy. Worth monitoring in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-
5
LANCELOT DU LARGE (FR) (602) 1/-
5
11-2
Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Garline du Large (FR) Ferguson, Hogarth, Mason & McNeill Br Pascal Noue & Charlotte Thoreau
Sam Twiston-Davies Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group
6
5
TIMEFORMVIEW€28,000 3-y-o, £140,000 4-y-o, Kapgarde gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Farceur du Large. Won sole start in Irish points in March 2025 and is of obvious interest on Rules debut. TFRHHHHI BHA-
LITAQUE (FR) (126) F-132
B g Estejo (GER) - Urane de Ferbet (FR) Mr H. Jones Br Mr Ivan Dumont
11-2
Jack Tudor Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark in Irish points at second attempt (match) in points. Placed both starts in bumpers, latest when 2 1/2 lengths second of 11 to Parisian Fair at Market Rasen when last seen in July. Place claims again. TFRHHHII BHA-
7
LITTLE PATIENCE (IRE) (252) 1-
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Alice Pink (IRE) Mr Andrew L. Cohen Br Michael & Bid C. Lenihan
5
11-2
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Wood Hall Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Diamonds For Luck. Dam, bumper winner, sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Milan Native. Easy winner sole outing in Irish points in March and is one to note on Rules debut for powerful yard. TFRHHHHH BHA16
8
MARIN DU LARGE (FR) (253) 3-
4
Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Garline du Large (FR) Conyers, McDermott and Prowting Br Pascal Noue & Charlotte Thoreau
11-2
Dylan Johnston Rebecca Curtis, Newport Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW €20,000 3-y-o, Kapgarde gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Farceur du Large. Third sole start in Irish points in February. May be one for later on. TFRHHHII BHA-
9
THE DANCING BLUE (IRE) (274) 2-
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Running In Heels (IRE) Mrs M. J. Arnold Br Raymond Sutton
5
10-9
Lilly Pinchin Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham
TIMEFORMVIEWBlue Bresil mare. Dam 17f-3 1/4m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Strongpoint. Runner-up sole start in Irish points back in February. Hooded on Rules debut and probably best watched. TFRHIIII BHA2025: KATIE’S MELODY (IRE) 5 11 2 Paul O’Brien 1-4 (Harry Derham) 5 ran Hood worn first time by No. 9.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Lancelot du Large (FR), 5-1 Litaque (FR), Little Patience (IRE), 13-2 Esprit Sauvage (IRE), 9-1 Marin du Large (FR), 10-1 Kiptanuy (FR), 14-1 Bois Clairs (FR), Kappa des Mottes (GB), 16-1 The Dancing Blue (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 3.37 ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RHN TRAVEL NORTON’S COIN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (20 wins from 73 runners, 27%) runs GALWAY REEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs GALWAY REEL LONGEST TRAVELLER: SOLAR SYSTEM trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 147 miles. RACE SUMMARY
GALWAY REEL looks set to make it 3-3 since joining the excellent Olly Murphy stable. The main danger could be Impatient, who won this corresponding race in 2023 and went close off this mark last season.
1-2-3: 1.GALWAY REEL (IRE) 2.IMPATIENT (FR) 3.SOLAR SYSTEM (FR) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
MINELLA BLUEWAY (IRE) (239) P3F20P- D
8
12-2
B g Champs Elysees - Final Episode (IRE) Mrs Janet Davies Br Sean Collins & John Fitzpatrick
Adam Wedge Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Prysg Cyf
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a fairly useful double off this mark at end of 2024/25 season. Back in class 4 company first time since following a hit-and-miss spell last season. Needs a betting check with Adam Wedge returning (on for 3 previous wins). TFRHHHII BHA117
2
IMPATIENT (FR) (257) 425124- CD
8
Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Vista Palma (FR) Miss Katharine J. Holland Br S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet
12-0
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of 2023 renewal of this race (only fifth in 2024). Back on the up when scoring decisively at Huntingdon before going close off this mark at Market Rasen in February. Capable fresh and no surprise if he bounces back from below-par run at end of last season. TFRHHHHI BHA115
3
SOLAR SYSTEM (FR) (218) 54/5036-
B g Pastorius (GER) - Solar Wind (FR) Mr John P. McManus Br M.L. Bloodstock Ltd
7 11-13
Harry Cobden Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
TIMEFORMVIEWFair 3-time winning hurdler. Borderline fairly useful effort when 3 lengths third on chasing debut in March. Spared a hard race when beaten in better race at Haydock the following month. Still unexposed over fences (from useful chasing family) and needs a second look back down in grade. TFRHHHII BHA114
4
GALWAY REEL (IRE) (22) 2-2P211 D
B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Moraine Not One But Two Br Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd
7
11-3
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Has proved a different proposition since joining Olly Murphy (2-2), winning a handicap hurdle and chase at Market Rasen in recent weeks. Almost certainly still ahead of handicapper and can make it a hat-trick. TFRHHHHH BHA104
5
SLIM MARVEL (FR) (198) 505204-
B m Masked Marvel - Slim Pearl (FR) Mr Sean Niland Br Mr Pierre Lamy
8
11-1
Jamie Brace (5) Rebecca Curtis, Newport Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler who hasn’t won since 2024. Best effort of 4 starts for present yard came when runner-up in 3m handicap here in March. Something to find on that bare form, though has undergone a breathing operation ahead of her return/belated chasing debut. TFRHHIII BHA102
6
FAME AND FUN (IRE) (477) 43P/323-
B g Fame And Glory - Tabachines (FR) Mr H. Jones Br Brian Moran
9
11-0
Jack Tudor Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEWRevived by a return to positive tactics/refitting of cheekpieces when winning at Fontwell (21.5f, heavy) in January 2025. In good form with 3 consecutive places in summer handicap hurdles later that year. Entitled to be better for a run following 15-month absence, though. TFRHHIII BHA101
7
JACK’S JURY (IRE) (17) 35-3U15 C
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Shedan (IRE) Mr L. H. Evans Br Mr Patrick Delaney
6
10-6
Callum Pritchard Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORMVIEWDual handicap hurdle winner who is relatively consistent. Finished third at this track on chasing debut in May. Could be worth another chance to build on that stepping back up in trip, with yard ending 4-month drought earlier in week. TFRHHHII BHA93 18
2025: HOWAYA NOW (IRE) 7 11 12 Harry Bannister 5-1 (Richard Bandey) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Galway Reel (IRE), 11-2 Impatient (FR), 6-1 Solar System (FR), Jack’s Jury (IRE), 13-2 Minella Blueway (IRE), 12-1 Fame And Fun (IRE), 16-1 Slim Marvel (FR)
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SEVENTH RACE 4.12 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE 3A’S LEISURE 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)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (10 wins from 41 runners, 24%) runs CENTARA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs CENTARA WEIGHTWATCHER: CENTARA won off a handicap mark of 131, his rating is now down 11lb to 120. LONGEST TRAVELLER: PURE CARBON trained by H Derham, Newbury, 153 miles. RACE SUMMARY PURE CARBON developed into a much better chaser than hurdler last season, typically travelling well when recording his third success of the campaign at Stratford in April, and he can pick up where he left off with his yard back amongst the winners. He gets the vote ahead of Rula Bula, who is better judged on the promise of her chasing debut effort. 1-2-3: 1.PURE CARBON 2.RULA BULA (IRE) 3.CENTARA (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
PURE CARBON (GB) (203) 1U1231- D
7
12-2
Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Rosie’s Rein (IRE) Mr J. Palmer-Brown Br Linda Blackford & Mike Vanstone
Paul O’Brien Harry Derham, Newbury OLBG
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who enjoyed a productive campaign sent chasing last season, winning 3 times including 4-runner novice handicap at Stratford when last seen in April. Major player on his return. TFRHHHHH BHA122
2
A MOMENTS MADNESS (IRE) (213) 4421/30- C
B g Conduit (IRE) - Miss Sarenne (FR) Mrs Jane Tufnell Br Hugh Suffern Bloodstock
7
12-1
Mr Albi Tufnell (7) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Calmsden Farms
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in handicap at this course (19f) in spring last year when trained by Warren Greatrex. Stepped forward from his seasonal/stable debut effort when eleventh of 24 in the Foxhunters at Aintree (21f) in April, but has been off 7 months since. TFRHHIII BHA121
3
RULA BULA (IRE) (4) 1505-2U D BF
B m Mount Nelson - Kopitar (IRE) Jeremy & Germaine Hitchins Br Peter Greaney
7
12-1
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful dual winner over hurdles who is built for chasing and, after 6 months off, made a promising debut in this sphere when second in 5-runner handicap at Uttoxeter last month. Unseated early at Chepstow 4 days ago, but she’s worth another chance. TFRHHHHI BHA121
4
CENTARA (IRE) (11) P-64534 D BF
8
12-0
Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Spartan Angel (IRE) Mrs Kathy Stuart Br Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey
Jay Tidball (5) Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group
5
8
TIMEFORM VIEW Bold-jumping front runner who made hay over fences in first half of last season, winning 5 times all with Jay Tidball on board. Yet to fire in the current campaign but he’s now dropped to 11lb below his last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA120
10-6
Harry Cobden Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally over fences at Catterick (19f) in February but form has gone the wrong way this season, again finishing well held at Worcester (2m) 18 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA98 2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Pure Carbon (GB), 5-2 Rula Bula (IRE), 7-2 Centara (IRE), 11-2 A Moments Madness (IRE), 11-1 Imperial Bede (FR)
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IMPERIAL BEDE (FR) (18) 544360 D
B g Robin du Nord (FR) - Amusez Moi (FR) Mr John P. McManus Br Ms Brigitte Dargaud
RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.50 - THE BLACKMORES BUILD NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 21 entries at £50. - Closed November 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.20 - THE BRIDGE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 21 entries at £50. - Closed November 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.52 - THE DANDARA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4594 to the winning horse The second to receive £2114, the third £1057, the fourth £528 and the fifth £263. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £43 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £35 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 31st, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries, 1 at £8 and 17 at £43. - Closed November 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3514; Second £1757; Third £879; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4594.47) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.27 - THE GOLWG GWENDRAETH NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 31st, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries at £35. - Closed November 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.02 - THE FEDWEN TENTAGE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four and five yrs old only, which have not won more than one race and 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, November 2nd and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 25 entries at £22. - Closed November 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.37 - THE RHN TRAVEL NORTON’S COIN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 31st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 21 entries, 1 at £15 and 20 at £75. - Closed November 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.12 - THE 3A’S LEISURE 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 31st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 14 entries at £50. - Closed November 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE. 23
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