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If an incident occurs which is beyond our control, it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you in the event of an emergency.
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THURSDAY 22 MAY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
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RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 19
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Francky Du Berlais Novices’ Handicap Chase
Peter and Mickey Bowen late last year lost the experienced yard stalwart Francky Du Berlais, a two-time winner of the Summer Plate, when he suffered a fatal injury when falling in the veterans’ handicap chase at Chepstow.
One of the best-loved horses in the yard, Francky won ten races for Team Bowen, and was placed on numerous occasions. Today, we honour Francky by having a race named in his memory, The Francky Du Berlais Novice Handicap Chase, which will be run annually at the Bowen’s favourite racecourse.
RIP Francky x Merched y Môr Mares’ Handicap Chase
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“Crossing the Atlantic ocean in a rowing boat is not for the faint hearted. More people have gone into space than have crossed this treacherous stretch of sea, with up to 20-foot waves to battle.”
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Adept GRP Cabinets Handicap Hurdle
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Welcome to the World Idris Phillips Novices’ Hurdle
Welcome to the world, Idris James Phillips, born on 14th May, 2025.
Proud parents are Dan & Jenna, and regular visitors, friends and sponsors of Ffos Las, Vernon and Anna Phillips are the proud grandparents!
Mickey Bowen Racing Handicap Hurdle
Be an owner or join a syndicate .... come and join MICKEY BOWEN RACING. Seven winners so far this season at a strike-rate of 29%. If you would like to join the party, email: info@peterbowenracing.co.uk for more information. New website coming soon!
No of days since last ran
horse’s name
form guide
previous performances
/=new season
-=new year
Bold type shows all weather form
C=course winner
horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic age weight st-lbs
birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
1 THE NEW ONE (IRE) (175) 121534-D
B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)
S Such & CG Paleta
9 11-10
Mr Z. Baker (5)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br R. Brown & Ballylinch Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW 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.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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.
TFRHHHHI BHA160
FIRST RACE 2.05
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 83YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE FRANCKY DU BERLAIS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 5lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (14 wins from 44 runners, 32%) runs BOND BROKER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (5 wins from 13 runners, 38%) runs BOND BROKER LONGEST TRAVELLER: HANDLETHEKETTLE trained by Mr J Snowden, Lambourn, 146 miles.
Of the trio of chase debutants, HANDLETHEKETTLE is preferred having shown fairly useful form when recording a second hurdles win last month, looking a more straightforward prospect than main danger Bond Broker, who hung left when disappointing in his bid for a hat-trick last time.
1 BOND BROKER (IRE) (50) 301/112-
6 11-9
B g Doyen (IRE) - Indian Love (FR) Harry Cobden
Owners Group 118 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br C.A.FR.E Enniskellen Campus Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEWFollowedupbumpersuccesswithback-to-backhurdleswinsbutmodestwhenturnedoveratodds-onlatest(Ludlow,15.8f),hungleftandcarriedheadawkwardly Return to left-handed track and step up in trip may help and this point winner is respected on chase debut for top connections TFRHHHHI BHA120
2 HANDLETHEKETTLE (IRE) (29) FF/2151- D
B g Youmzain (IRE) - Tooreen (IRE)
RC Syndicate VIII
6 11-6
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mrs Mary Tyner racingclub.com
TIMEFORMVIEWFell on both starts in points Chased home useful sort on hurdles bow prior to a workmanlike success on stable debut at Worcester (2m) Outclassed in the Persian War but capitalised on drop in grade to land a Taunton novice (19f) last month. Makes appeal on chase debut. TFRHHHHH BHA117
3 KING ROLY
(GB) (28) 114P02-
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Roll On Ruby (IRE)
KIT and ROLY partnership
Br John Bryan
6 11-2
James Bowen
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORMVIEWFollowed up bumper success with maiden hurdle win at Worcester over a longer trip (23f). Best run to date on second outing in handicap company when runner-up at Perth (20f) last month in first-time tongue tie, beaten by a progressive one. Open to further improvement now chasing TFRHHHII BHA113
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
BOND BROKER: Following its run on 2/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Handlethekettle (IRE), 6-4 Bond Broker (IRE), 13-2 King Roly (GB)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS
Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 5 minutes after that announcement.
1-2-3: 1.HANDLETHEKETTLE (IRE) 2.BOND BROKER (IRE) 3.KING ROLY
SECOND RACE 2.35
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS
CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Pipe (22 wins from 117 runners, 19%) runs KEPAGGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 24 runners, 29%) runs THE FLYING POET LONGEST TRAVELLER: KEPAGGE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 150 miles.
SASSIFIED might be worth siding with to make a winning return from a break under Callum Pritchard. Doc McCoy would rate a danger if showing up after Huntingdon on Tuesday.
colours no horse age st lb
1 DOC MCCOY (IRE) (2) 200P1-2 D BF
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Salvatrice (IRE)
7 12-0
Isabelle Ryder (8)
League Of Nations Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Donie O’Brien BetVictor
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in hurdle at Fakenham in April. 5/4, second of 4 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) 2 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA105
2 KEPAGGE (IRE) (46) 020500- CD 11 11-12
B g Getaway (GER) - Miracle Lady Ben Bromley
Mrs Sarah Ling David Pipe, Wellington
Br Gareth Adair W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who likely needed a recent outing here after 4 months off. Regular headgear was missing on that occasion but it’s back in place now. Feasibly handicapped TFRHHHII BHA103
3 THE FLYING POET (IRE) (253) 420- 6 11-6
B g Milan - Bawnmore Lass (IRE)
Beau Morgan (3)
Olly Murphy Racing Club Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr E. Mulryan Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonhishurdlesdebuteffortwhenrallyingforsecond inHexhammaiden(21/2m)lastJune NotinthesameformatWorcester3monthslater and off for a further 8 months ahead of handicap debut. Unexposed for a leading yard but betting perhaps the best guide. TFRHHHII BHA97
4 SASSIFIED (IRE) (167) 440220-
7 10-8
Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Satwa Pearl Callum Pritchard
Mr John P. McManus
Br 21st Century Farms Ltd
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in handicaps around this trip at Wincanton and Taunton last November Possibly unsuited by very testing ground when well beaten at Exeter in December Freshened up since and should go well if ready to roll TFRHHHHH BHA85
5 THE WIRE
FLYER
(GB) (9) 4P50-16 CD
B g Champs Elysees - Good Morning Star (IRE)
Aled Evans & Tommy Williams
Br Ed’s Stud Ltd
10 10-4
Elizabeth Gale (3)
Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
TIMEFORMVIEWFinally added to 2021 breakthrough success when belying odds of 66/1 over C&D (good) at the start of this month. Not in anything like the same form at Worcester last week and needs a return to Ffos Las to spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA81 (-1)
6 BLUEBELLA (GB) (191) P60454-
7 10-2
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Henri Bella Benjamin Macey (3)
Mrs T. P. James
Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Br Mr D. A. Rees-Jones Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Worcester handicap in May 2023 but that was her sole success from 17 starts for Tom Lacey. Running respectably when last seen in the autumn Returns from a 6-month break under the care of a new trainer TFRHHHII BHA78
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note:
SASSIFIED: Following its run on 6/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Doc McCoy (IRE), 7-2 Sassified (IRE), 11-2 The Flying Poet (IRE), 6-1 Kepagge (IRE), Bluebella (GB), 18-1 The Wire Flyer (GB)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.SASSIFIED (IRE) 2.DOC MCCOY (IRE) 3.KEPAGGE (IRE)
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner
D - Distance Winner. d - Disqualified.
THIRD RACE 3.05
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS MARES THE MERCHED Y MOR MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): V Williams (12 wins from 77 runners, 16%) runs LADY PRETENDER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr J Snowden (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs OBSESSEDWITHYOU LONGEST TRAVELLER: MISS MARETTE trained by C Down, Cullompton, 149 miles.
CULLIGRAN is the only one of this quintet who comes here in good form so John O’Shea’s mare is taken to make a winning start over fences Jamie Snowden’s Obsessedwithyou failed to live up to market expectations when last of four on her chasing bow at Warwick but could emerge as the chief threat now ahead of Lady Pretender and Calli Black 1-2-3:
1 OBSESSEDWITHYOU (FR) (17) 46422-4 D
B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Carmona (FR)
AWR Consultancy Ltd & The Folly Partners
6 12-0
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br John Kilpatrick & Richard Mark Venn BetVictor TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m hurdles winner Off 7 months before coming in last of 4 in handicap chase at Warwick (16.2f, good) on her debut over fences 17 days ago. Sent off favourite there so could still do better with that run under her belt. TFRHHHHI BHA96
2 CALLI BLACK (IRE) (41) 0/604P4- 7 11-10
B or Br m Califet (FR) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE)
James Davies
Miss E. J. Tanner David Weston, West Overton
Br S. L. Rodwell Flintstone Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Had a wind op before coming in a well-held fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) 41 days ago. This maiden hurdler goes chasing now with plenty to prove. TFRHHHII BHA92
3 LADY PRETENDER
(FR) (33) P32536- 6 11-10
B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Ahombros (FR)
Charlie Deutsch
Charles & Sarah de Rohan Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Jean-Arthir Contou Carrere & Yves Broca Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France who posted best efforts for current yard when placed in handicap chases at Wincanton and Leicester in December However, below par efforts all 3 starts since so questions to answer now TFRHHHII BHA92
4 CULLIGRAN (IRE) (50) 153044- D
Gr m Notnowcato - Moonlit Theatre (IRE)
6 11-3
Kielan Woods
The Cross Racing Club John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Miss Mary Morgan Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWScored over hurdles at Hereford in November and cheekpieces on for 1st time when a solid fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, good) 50 days ago. A likely player here on her chase debut TFRHHHHH BHA85
5 MISS MARETTE (GB)
(50) 566T05-
B m Passing Glance - La Marette
Culm Valley Racing
9 10-2
David Noonan
Chris Down, Cullompton
Br Mrs S. L. Bates Woodwarm Stoves
TIMEFORMVIEWA winner over hurdles at Exeter in October 2023 but has struggled for the most part since over hurdles and fences, also refusing to race over fences once Others are much preferred. TFRHHIII BHA68
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Obsessedwithyou (FR), 7-2 Lady Pretender (FR), 13-2 Culligran (IRE), 10-1 Calli Black (IRE), 12-1 Miss Marette (GB) RACE
FOURTH RACE 3.35
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WELCOME TO THE WORLD IDRIS PHILLIPS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (40 wins from 420 runners, 10%) runs SURE TO PLEASE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (12 wins from 33 runners, 36%) runs ROXANNE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHANELLE NOIR trained by B Clarke, Corscombe, 154 miles.
This will surely develop into a straight fight between unbeaten hurdlers ROXANNE and Sir Galahad, with the former selected to make it a perfect 3-3 since switching to timber
colours no horse age st lb
1 SIR GALAHAD (IRE) (14) 1-1 D
B g Churchill (IRE) - Katiyra (IRE)
4 11-8
Sean Bowen
Gary Allsopp & Mark James Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br RJB Bloodstock Ltd Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair performer on Flat for James Ferguson and taken well to hurdling for Olly Murphy this spring, winning Wetherby maiden and Stratford novice (by 28 lengths) Should go well again TFRHHHHI BHA117
2 ROXANNE (GER) (15) 1-1 D
B m Soldier Hollow - Registara (GER)
5 11-7
Miss Heidi Palin (7) The Megsons Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Gestut Gorlsdorf The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat for Ed Dunlop and 2-2 over hurdles for new yard this spring Had plenty in hand at Ayr last time and taken to remain unbeaten in this discipline TFRHHHHH BHA113
3 IFAN FULL PELT (IRE) (31) F0-
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Runaround Sue (IRE)
5 11-2
Ben Poste Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
Br Trish Powell
TIMEFORM VIEW More one for handicaps after this based on his 2 runs last month TFRHIIII BHA-
4 MILLSBRIDGE (GB) (63) 0/U4-
7 11-2
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Milly Malone (IRE) Ciaran Gethings Mr S. R. Whistance Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Mr S. R. Whistance
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a bumper last spring Distant fourth on his completed start over hurdles in March and can only watch here TFRHIIII BHA-
5 CHANELLE NOIR (IRE) (13) 645-3
5 10-9
B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Shazzamataz (IRE) Ben Jones Ben Clarke Racing Ltd Ben Clarke, Corscombe
Br Anthony Smiddy
TIMEFORM VIEW Just minor promise in 2 bumpers/hurdles.
6 SURE TO PLEASE (GB) (27) 0600-
TFRHHIII BHA-
5 10-9
B m Malinas (GER) - Mays Dream Adam Wedge Jones Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Yorton Farm Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Little to shout about in 3 bumpers and also well held on Chepstow hurdle debut 4 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Roxanne (GER), 11-10 Sir Galahad (IRE), 40-1 Chanelle Noir (IRE), 80-1 Sure To Please (GB), 250-1 Ifan Full Pelt (IRE), 300-1 Millsbridge (GB)
1-2-3: 1.ROXANNE (GER) 2.SIR GALAHAD (IRE) 3.CHANELLE NOIR (IRE)
THE HORSERACING BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £107,276 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025.
All owners can enjoy 20 syndicate badges at all fixtures, on all ARC tracks*
All ARC Tracks operate dedicated and exclusive syndicate lounge facilities on racedays.
FIFTH RACE 4.05
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MICKEY BOWEN RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (40 wins from 420 runners, 10%) runs D’JO DELA BARRIERE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs KARAVOMYLOS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: NORTHERN SYMPHONIE trained by K Burke, Whitcombe, 177 miles.
D’JO DELA BARRIERE bounced back to form when registering a first handicap success in ready fashion at Plumpton last week and makes obvious appeal in his follow-up bid from the same mark. Ri Na Cuirte is feared most.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 RI NA CUIRTE (IRE) (31) 130022-
7 11-4
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Always Hoping (IRE) Ben Jones Beard, Beard, Hill & Langford Ben Clarke, Corscombe
Br J. H. Kidd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWWell backed and much improved after 6 months off when narrowly landing a 3 1/4m Fontwell handicap in November Back on track with a brace of runner-up efforts at Chepstow in recent weeks and can go well once again. TFRHHHHI BHA104
2 D’JO DELA BARRIERE (FR) (11) 04006-1
B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Morning Rose (GER)
6 11-4
Ellis Collier (5)
Baytree Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mrs Joselita Planchenault
TIMEFORMVIEWHereford maiden winner who bounced back to form to register a first handicap success in 5-runner event at Plumpton (20.5f, good) 11 days ago, readily Makes obvious appeal from same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA104 (+6)
3 KARAVOMYLOS
(IRE) (618) 221312/-
B g Milan - Jet Empress (IRE)
Vernon & Anna Phillips & Bowen Group
6 11-3
Sean Bowen
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Neill Patrick Francis Doran Adept GRP Cabinets Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW An improver in 2023/24, winning 23f handicaps at Uttoxeter and Worcester. Not seen for 20 months but interesting if backed TFRHHHII BHA103
4 NORTHERN SYMPHONIE (GB) (27) 005011- D 5 11-2
B m Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie
Sam Twiston-Davies
Talking Horses Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
Br R. J. & S. A. Carter
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved efforts when winning Newton Abbot maiden and Chepstow handicap (23.6f) the last twice. Steps back out of mares only company but still respected in hat-trick bid. TFRHHHII BHA102
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 D’Jo Dela Barriere (FR), 11-4 Ri Na Cuirte (IRE), 7-2 Northern Symphonie (GB), 11-2 Karavomylos (IRE)
APPROXIMATE ODDS
Odds Indicator Boards are now all marked “Approximate Odds’’ and all show the same approximate odds on offer at any given time before the start It will be appreciated that these are intended as a guide and cannot necessarily reflect the resultant S.P. or the Tote Dividend of the winner
1-2-3: 1.D’JO
SIXTH RACE 4.40
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS
NOVICES’ LIMITED
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (40 wins from 420 runners, 10%) runs BLACKACRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs BLACKACRE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MISS POPALONG trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 147 miles.
MISS POPALONG clearly isn’t the easiest to train (fragile type), but she shaped well for a long way upped in trip at Exeter on her most recent outing in March and patently has the ability to win a race of this nature on that evidence. Blackacre is a long-standing maiden but is entitled to be on the premises on the pick of her form
KEY
1 BLUE
IN THE WEST (IRE)
B g Westerner - Blue Supreme (IRE)
(4) P2000-2 D
8 11-12
Callum Pritchard (5)
Ben Lund Racing Club Ben Lund, Bridgwater
Br Padraig Barry
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden hurdler who was no match for the odds-on winner on first outing since leaving Eamonn Francis Gallagher in novice hurdle at Stratford (22f, good) 4 days ago. Doesn’t look especially well treated on this return to handicap company. TFRHHHII BHA94
2 LUCKY BOUNCE (IRE) (903) 000/02//-
B g Milan - Gracie B (IRE)
8 11-0
Brendan Powell
Mr R. D. Potter Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br B. McCabe & A. McCabe
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed first form when narrowly failing to land a gamble in 23f Market Rasen handicap in December 2022, collared near the finish having looked in control. However, hasn’t been seen since, so it’s hard to know what to expect on this belated return. TFRHHHII BHA82
3
LITTLE MILLER (IRE)
(57) 1/006- D
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Bruens Folly (IRE)
Mr Mark E. Smith
6 10-9
Kielan Woods
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Miss Emma Tector Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown little in a trio of maiden hurdles but her sole start in Irish points and may do better now handicapping over further following a breathing operation. TFRHHHII BHA77
4 MISS POPALONG
(GB) (60) 0PF/343-
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Popaway
6 10-9
Micheal Nolan
Top of the Pops Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Pauline Harkin Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWClearly not the easiest to train but shaped well for a long way upped markedly in trip when third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, good to firm) 60 days ago. Has got the ability to win a race of this nature. TFRHHHHH BHA77
5 BLACKACRE (GB) (39) 623523-
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tullow Tonic (IRE)
R J Gambarini Racing
6 10-7
Isabel Williams
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Tom Weston Office Visions (Wales) Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who wasn’t disgraced when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (26.4f, good) 39 days ago. Eased 2lb and entitled to be on the premises on the pick of his form TFRHHHHI BHA75
6
HARVIE
WALLBANGER
B g Mahler - Initforthecrack (IRE)
(IRE) (47) 6060P//6- D 9 10-6
Sean Bowen
Exors of the Late Mr K W Bell John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Mr M Hogan K W Bell Group Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who ran to a fair level when placed in bumpers. However, hasn’t offered much encouragement over hurdles, including back from 2 years off in a Chepstow handicap last month. Up in trip Cheekpieces on for 1st time TFRHHHII BHA74
7 JUNIOR DES MOTTES (FR) (47) 4/0000P- 6 10-5
B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Sauves La Reine (FR)
Connor Brace
Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend
Br E.A.R.L Ecurie Des Mottes
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form shown in bumpers back in 2023, but no promise gleaned in 5 starts over hurdles, including when pulled up on handicap debut at Chepstow last time TFRHHIII BHA70
Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6, 7. Hood worn by No. 4.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note:
BLACKACRE: Following its run on 13/4/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Miss Popalong (GB), 11-4 Blackacre (GB), 15-2 Lucky Bounce (IRE), 17-2 Blue In The West (IRE), 10-1 Little Miller (IRE), 12-1 Harvie Wallbanger (IRE), 20-1 Junior des Mottes (FR)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.05 - THE FRANCKY DU BERLAIS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, and the third £1081. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 9 entries at £44. - Closed May 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 5lb.
SEE PAGE 7 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.35 - THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, May 16th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 19th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Racing Tv has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries at £30. - Closed May 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.05 - THE MERCHED Y MOR MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 16th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Racing Uk has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning Owner. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 6 entries at £30. - Closed May 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.35 - THE WELCOME TO THE WORLD IDRIS PHILLIPS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, May 16th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Racing Uk has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 8 entries at £38. - Closed May 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.05 - THE MICKEY BOWEN RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935 and the fourth £468. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Bowen family has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 10 entries, 0 at £7 and 10 at £38. - Closed May 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.40 - THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, May 16th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 11 entries at £30. - Closed May 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
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