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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
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
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 12.51 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE bettingsites.co.uk FAST WITHDRAWAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (20 wins from 69 runners, 29%) runs VRHELIGONNE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (22 wins from 89 runners, 25%) runs FUNNY HUNNY LONGEST TRAVELLER: FIREBALL FRENZY trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 210 miles. RACE SUMMARY
FAIRY PARK was talented enough to finish placed in a Grade 2 bumper for her own sex at Aintree in April and this point winner should make no mistake on hurdling debut. Vrheligonne didn’t achieve quite as much in that sphere as the selection but she’s a nice jumping prospect in her own right. Funny Hunny may step up on her opening effort at Worcester.
1-2-3: 1.FAIRY PARK (IRE) 2.VRHELIGONNE (FR) 3.FUNNY HUNNY (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
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FAIRY PARK (IRE) (196) 1/23-
5
11-0
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Fairy Hill (IRE) Brocade Racing Br Frank Motherway
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
2
6
TIMEFORM VIEW Justified favouritism in an Irish point last spring and plenty of positives to draw from a pair of placed efforts in bumpers early this year, third in Grade 2 company at Aintree. Should outclass these on hurdling debut. TFRHHHHH BHA-
FIREBALL FRENZY (IRE) (707) 1/P2/-
Ch m Kingston Hill - Tasmani (FR) The High Kites Br Mr S. Gorman
11-0
Charlie Hammond Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Science Supplements
TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in Irish points and posted a fairly useful effort on just her second hurdles run when second of 8 in novice at Market Rasen (21f) in November 2024. Off the track since though so well-being to prove. TFRHHHII BHA-
3
FUNNY HUNNY (IRE) (15) 32//-4
6
11-0
Br m Affinisea (IRE) - Lady Warrior (IRE) Tristan Durrell Mr Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Ms Debbie O’Neill The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW €27,000 3-y-o, £50,000 4-y-o, Affinisea mare. Dam (h75), maiden hurdler, sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Champagne James. Placed both starts in Irish points back in 2024 and showed something to work on when fourth at Worcester 2 weeks ago (2m). Step up in trip will suit. TFRHHHII BHA-
4
HANDFULOFPROMISES (IRE) (896) 2/2/-
7
B m Westerner - Mariana de Lahaye (IRE) The Nigel Jones & Roy Ovel Syndicate Br Tommy James & Ms Lucy Norton
11-0
Sean Houlihan Sheila Lewis, Brecon
TIMEFORMVIEWWesterner mare. Dam, maiden pointer, half-sister to useful hurdler (19f winner) Magic Fabien and fairly useful hurdler (stayed 23f) Sandymount. Runner-up sole start in Irish points and did likewise in a Huntingdon bumper in 2024. That form is ordinary and she’s been off since, leaving Dan Skelton. TFRHHHII BHA-
5
LARA K (IRE) (18) 060
5
B m Make Believe - Shanjia (GER) Mrs C. Williams Br J. Wall & E. Kennedy
Conor Ring Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
TIMEFORM VIEW Flat-bred mare who looks limited on early evidence.
6
11-0
UPTON FERN (GB) (9) 504
TFRHIIII BHA-
5
Ch m Linda’s Lad - Prescelli (IRE) Mr S. F. Barlow Br Mr S. F. Barlow
11-0
Robert Dunne Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
TIMEFORM VIEW Is bred more for stamina than speed so this trip should suit but little in the way of promise in 2 bumpers/maiden hurdle. TFRHIIII BHA-
7
VRHELIGONNE (FR) (222) 222-
B m Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Rheliga (FR) Mr Charlie & Mrs Julia Wilks Br Eurie Pegase & Baguenault De Purchesse
5
11-0
Ben Jones Ben Pauling, Naunton BetPro IQ Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW£80,000 4-y-o, Goliath du Berlais mare. Half-sister to French hurdler/chase winner Rhelighonne. Second sole start in Irish points a year ago and found only one too good in a pair of bumpers in February/March. Type to come into her own over obstacles so of serious interest up in distance. TFRHHHHI BHA6
8
CRESCENDO LADY (GB) (199) 5-
B f Passing Glance - Sonic Weld Glebe Racing Club Br Mr John Benfield
4 10-12
Kevin Brogan Laura Horsfall, Towcester Abacus Securities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Sister to hurdler Libor Lad. Too green to show anything in a Fakenham bumper in April. TFRHIIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 8
Stewards Note: HANDFULOFPROMISES: Following its run on 9/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in the straight. Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Fairy Park (IRE), 3-1 Vrheligonne (FR), 9-1 Fireball Frenzy (IRE), 11-1 Funny Hunny (IRE), 25-1 Handfulofpromises (IRE), 200-1 Crescendo Lady (GB), 250-1 Lara K (IRE), Upton Fern (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIME
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2ND
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4TH
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ABBREVIATIONS BF - Beaten Favourite. D - Distance Winner.
C - Course Winner. d - Disqualified.
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RACE ONE
2025:NO CORRESPONDING MEETING LAST YEAR
SECOND RACE 1.26 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE bettingsites.co.uk INSTANT WITHDRAWAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (20 wins from 69 runners, 29%) runs MOURNE CRYSTAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (22 wins from 89 runners, 25%) runs GOLIATH FLIGHT
& ONE MORE CHROME
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SKY GROVE trained by L Horsfall, Towcester, 191 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
Those with hurdling form do not set a high standard so QUICKKICK is offered to continue the good work he did in bumpers last season. Mourne Crystal was impressive when winning a point so he’s on the shortlist, along with Spanish Stroll. 1-2-3: 1.QUICKKICK (IRE) 2.MOURNE CRYSTAL (IRE) 3.SPANISH STROLL KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
SKY GROVE (IRE) (166) 623-1 D
5
11-9
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Scarlet Sky (IRE) Friends United Br Enbarr Equine Ltd
Bryan Carver Laura Horsfall, Towcester Abacus Securities Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBumped into a promising rival on the second of 2 starts in Irish points. Seemed very much in need of the experience fitted with a hood when third in a Hereford bumper in April but knew much more when making a winning hurdling debut at Warwick a month later. That race worked out quite well. TFRHHHII BHA-
2
ARMS PARK (GB) (15) 231-P D
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sparron Hawk (FR) Mr W Phillip Evans Br Mr D. A. Rees-Jones
5
11-2
Adam Wedge Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler Out of The Loop. Put his experience to good use when making all in Taunton bumper in March. Looks pretty clueless on hurdling debut at Sedgefield 2 weeks ago but is turned out pretty quickly. TFRHHHII BHA-
3
GLOBAL FORTUNE (IRE) (216) 6100-
6
11-2
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Corona Moon (IRE) Global Fortune syndicate Br Aaron Metcalfe
Richie McLernon Gary Brown, Swindon
4
5
TIMEFORM VIEW Dead-heated on second start in Irish points but very low-key start to Rules career at the start of 2026. TFRHIIII BHA-
LAIOS TRESOR (FR) (193) 4/00-
B g Roman Candle - Reine Tresor (FR) Ms G. Howell Br Mr Joel Menard
Tabitha Worsley Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells
TIMEFORM VIEW Big prices both starts and looks a long-term project.
5
QUICKKICK (IRE) (191) 3/431-
B g Feel Like Dancing - Veenwouden Brocade Racing Br Senorita Partners
11-2
TFRHHIII BHA-
5
11-2
Sean Houlihan Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulls hard, even with the hood but progressive form in bumpers last season, culminating with a win at Newton Abbot in April. In very good hands this looks a nice starting point over hurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6
SPANISH STROLL (GB) (215) 00-
5
11-2
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Daphne du Clos (FR) The Wychwood Partnership Br A. McGladdery, KA Bloodstock & S. Kemble
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
7
4
TIMEFORM VIEW Nice type and set and stiff task, he showed a lot more than on debut when mid-field in a deep Newbury bumper in March. Should come into his own over obstacles. TFRHHHHI BHA-
GOLIATH FLIGHT (FR) (13) 5-0
11-1
B g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Elly Flight (FR) Charlie Todd Mr & Mrs S & D Turner Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Patrick Boiteau The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEW€72,000 3-y-o, Goliath du Berlais gelding. Dam, 2 1/4m hurdle winner in France, half-sister to French hurdler (17f/2 1/4m winner) Magic Flight. Failed to meet expectations in a Stratford bumper in March and given a considerate ride on hurdling debut 2 weeks ago. One for handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA8
8
MISTER FORB (GB) (153) 0
B g Telescope (IRE) - Timon’s Tara Mr Mark James Br Mark James
4
11-1
James Best Harriet Dickin, Midford Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/chaser The Grey Man. Last of 10 in a Worcester bumper in May. Hood goes on. TFRHIIII BHA-
9
MOURNE CRYSTAL (IRE) (208) 1-
4
11-1
B g Crystal Ocean - Curtain Belle (IRE) Morrall Redknapp Thompson Owen & Slipper Br Mr K. D. Cotter
Ben Jones Ben Pauling, Naunton BetPro IQ Limited
10
4
TIMEFORMVIEW€38,000 3-y-o, first foal, dam unraced out of sister to smart 1 1/4m/1 1/2m performer Moon Solitaire, herself half-sister to very smart staying hurdler/chaser Cape Tribulation and very smart 2m hurdler Potentate. Impressive winner of only start in Irish points in March so demands respect. TFRHHHHI BHA-
11-1
Tristan Durrell Dan Skelton, Alcester Tote
11
4
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to make it third time lucky on Flat at Nottingham on return in June 2025 (8.5f). Well beaten in a couple of 1 1/4m handicaps later that season and with stamina for jumping not assured, he took a keen hold when never involved at Worcester recently. TFRHHIII BHA-
RIGHT ROYAL RASCAL (IRE) (189) 6-
B or Br g Maxios - Royal Claret Mr Mark Green Br Mr Eamonn Bracken
11-1
Ben Poste Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDam 25f/3 1/4m hurdle winner, closely related to fairly useful hurdle/useful chase winner (stayed 3m) Tarada and useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Marada out of fairly useful hurdle/chase winner up to 3m Kerada. Bred to stay well but did show a bit in a Hereford bumper in April. TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 1, 5. Stewards Note: ARMS PARK: Following its run on 7/10/2026 it was reported that the horse did not jump fluently. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Mourne Crystal (IRE), 7-2 Quickkick (IRE), 5-1 Sky Grove (IRE), Spanish Stroll (GB), 14-1 Arms Park (GB), 28-1 Right Royal Rascal (IRE), 33-1 Goliath Flight (FR), 40-1 One More Chrome (IRE), 100-1 Laios Tresor (FR), 250-1 Mister Forb (GB), 300-1 Global Fortune (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIME
DISTANCE
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026. Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry.
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RACE TWO
ONE MORE CHROME (IRE) (15) 0
Gr g Mohaather - Sell Out Mr K. McKenna Br Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate III
THIRD RACE 2.01 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE bettingsites.co.uk INSTANT WITHDRAWAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Pipe (26 wins from 121 runners, 21%) runs NAVARAU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (22 wins from 89 runners, 25%) runs THUNDER THIEF
& TYRRHENUS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE WALK trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 159 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
This is likely to be won by a hurdling newcomer, with TROJAN TALE given the tentative nod given he was streetwise enough to win on his bumper debut last winter. The Walk did likewise so he’s of interest, along with point recruits Common Sense, Oatsoeasy and Potter. 1-2-3: 1.TROJAN TALE (IRE) 2.THE WALK (IRE) 3.COMMON SENSE (IRE) KEY
colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
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BRISKY DANCER (FR) (261) 65-
5
11-2
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Steel Dancer (FR) Walters Plant Hire & Spiers & Hartwell Br S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire Et al
Dylan Johnston Sam Thomas, Cardiff
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 6 winners, including useful hurdler/very smart chaser Al Dancer (2m-25f winner, by Al Namix) and fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Gold Dancer (17f-2 1/2m winner). Looked a work-in-progress both hurdles starts last winter. TFRHHIII BHA-
2
COMMON SENSE (IRE) (201) 21-
B g Workforce - Alicia’s Charm (IRE) Mr Martin Gowing & Mr Billy Gowing Br Jerry Cunningham
5
11-2
James Bowen Rebecca Curtis, Newport Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORM VIEW €11,000 3-y-o, £160,000 5-y-o, Workforce gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Spiculas, stayed 2 1/2m, and bumper winner Broken Soul. Wide-margin winner on second of 2 outings in Irish points in April so he could be a good Rules prospect. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3
OATSOEASY (IRE) (585) F/-
5
11-2
B g Berkshire (IRE) - Presentingmissoats (IRE) Mr E D Nicolson Br Martin Cullinane
Ben Jones Ben Pauling, Naunton BetPro IQ Limited
4
6
TIMEFORMVIEWBerkshire gelding. Half-brother to winning hurdler/fair chaser San Agustin. Dam unraced, out of sister to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Master Oats. Every chance when falling 2 out in his point back in March 2025. Taken a while to get to the track but he’s in very capable hands. TFRHHHII BHA-
POTTER (IRE) (228) 1-
B g Idaho (IRE) - Beechill Lady (IRE) The FOB Racing Partnership Br John & Seamus Murphy
11-2
Liam Harrison Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Dunraven Group of Companies
TIMEFORM VIEW Idaho gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (2 1/2m-23f winner) Bells ‘N’ Banjos. Won only start in points in March and makes hurdling debut for yard among the winners. TFRHHHII BHA-
5
THE WALK (IRE) (307) 10- D
5
11-2
Br g Walk In The Park (IRE) - That’s Herself (IRE) The Wychwood Partnership Br Mrs Norah Ahern
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
6
5
TIMEFORMVIEW€70,000 Walk In The Park gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner (stayed 4m) Native River. Ridden confidently and made no mistake in 6-runner contest at Ascot in November. Found listed race too much a month later but an interesting hurdling debutant. TFRHHHHI BHA-
TROJAN TALE (IRE) (257) 13-
11-2
B g Hillstar - Anna’s Melody (IRE) Mr R H J Martin and Anna Harris Br Richard Eustace
Harry Cobden Dan Horsford, Rockley Rhm Horses Ltd
7
6
TIMEFORM VIEW Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to 4 winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Flash The Steel. Looked a useful prospect when impressive winner of 10-runner bumper at Wincanton in January. Found a slog at Newbury too much a month later but remains a good hurdling prospect. TFRHHHHH BHA-
TYRRHENUS (IRE) (607) 0/-
11-2
B g Affinisea (IRE) - Rostellan (IRE) Tristan Durrell Bullen-Smith & Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Frank Motherway & Billy Fitzgerald The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to useful hurdler West Balboa and fair hurdler Cottie. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Clew Bay Cove. Beaten a long way at Chepstow in February 2025 and off since. TFRHHIII BHA10
8
LOOK DON’T STARE (GB) (13) 000-0
4
11-1
B g Passing Glance - Rococo Style James Best The Rocky Horrors Harriet Dickin, Midford Br R. W. Russell SUITE3 Property, Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers and similar story over hurdles so far.
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NAVARAU (FR) (315) 3-
4
TFRHIIII BHA-
11-1
B g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - A Lola (FR) John White & Anne Underhill Br Elevage Avicole Lozach-Leyan
Jack Tudor David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling
10
4
TIMEFORM VIEW Related to plenty of winners and displayed ability himself when third in a junior hurdle at Taunton in December. Open to progress. TFRHHHII BHA-
THUNDER THIEF (IRE) (-)
11-1
B g Ocovango - Carnspindle (IRE) Charlie Todd Mr Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Belmont & Glenville B/S Ltd The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Dam, fairly useful 2m-3m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2 1/4m) Locker Room Talk. Newcomer for leading yard. TFRHHHII BHA-
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Common Sense (IRE), 9-2 Oatsoeasy (IRE), 11-2 Trojan Tale (IRE), 6-1 The Walk (IRE), 7-1 Potter (IRE), 10-1 Navarau (FR), Thunder Thief (IRE), 33-1 Brisky Dancer (FR), Tyrrhenus (IRE), 300-1 Look Don’t Stare (GB)
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DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 10.
FOURTH RACE 2.36 ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE bettingsites.co.uk SAME DAY PAYOUTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Curtis (16 wins from 142 runners, 11%) runs IDEFIX DE CIERGUES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (22 wins from 89 runners, 25%) runs EL GAVILAN WEIGHTWATCHER: SHALLOW RIVER won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 6lb to 121. LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHALLOW RIVER trained by D Roberts, Kenley, 220 miles. RACE SUMMARY
Once-useful bumper performer KILWAUGHTER is still unexposed as a staying hurdler and may be able to defy a 6-month absence. One Eye On Vegas is feared for the in-form Stuart Edmunds team, along with interesting stable debutant El Gavilan. 1-2-3: 1.KILWAUGHTER (IRE) 2.ONE EYE ON VEGAS 3.EL GAVILAN (FR) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
KILWAUGHTER (IRE) (190) 304214-
6
12-0
B g Milan - Glory Days (GER) House Family Partnership Br Miss Jackie O’Flynn
Jack Stenhouse (7) Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful bumper winner. Second in Taunton maiden that worked out well before improving to go one better on handicap debut at Newbury (2 1/2m) in February. Solid 5 1/4-length fourth at Haydock on first try at this trip subsequently. Still unexposed as a stayer and makes appeal back down in grade on return. TFRHHHHH BHA125
2
SHALLOW RIVER (IRE) (12) 1/-63504
10 11-10
B or Br g Ocovango - Nicola’s Girl (IRE) Mr D. B. Roberts Br Eric Barrett
Lee Edwards Dave Roberts, Kenley
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran hasn’t stood much racing since winning on second start for Olly Murphy at Carlisle in 2024. More miss than hit since returning from a significant absence this year, only a respectable 4 1/2-length fourth on stable debut at Hexham last time. Prospect of greater stamina test at least benefits. TFRHHIII BHA121
3
IDEFIX DE CIERGUES (FR) (167) 344P1-0 D
B or Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Caline de Ferbet (FR) Hydes,Waters,Frobisher,Prowting&Palmer Br Mr Jean-Louis Devillard
8
11-7
Sean Bowen Rebecca Curtis, Newport Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWTricky sort. Enhanced his Chepstow record with reappearance third there last year. Back to his best to win in first-time blinkers at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) in March prior to a laboured end-of-season effort (good to firm). Booking of Sean Bowen a positive, with usual cheekpieces also back on. TFRHHHII BHA118
4
SAINT PALAIS (FR) (220) 6/U5004- D
9
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ladies Choice (FR) The Plantation Racing Syndicate Br Mme Henri Devin & Mme Victoria Devin
11-6
Jack Quinlan Richard Bandey, Kingsclere R W Armstrong Group Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t go on over hurdles after unseating (when running creditably) on reappearance at Lingfield in November. Step back in right direction when beaten 3 lengths over fences here final start last season. Forecast rain in his favour as he bids to capitalise on 10lb lower hurdle mark. TFRHHHII BHA117
5
LIBRE DE CHOEUR (FR) (208) 3/52616- CD
B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Libre Lady C & C Boultbee Brooks Br Haras de Nonant Le Pin & M-F Corbiere
6
11-5
Ned Fox (3) Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced 6-y-o. Much improved/jumped well when off the mark in Class 4 C&D handicap in February (heavy). Didn’t back that up behind Idefix De Ciergues at Uttoxeter (soft) the following month. Returns in even better company and another whose chances would be aided by significant rainfall. TFRHHHII BHA116
6
MOONSET (FR) (238) 2/211/0P-
B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Cerize (IRE) Mr P. J. Proudley Br Mr Rafael Gourmaux
8
11-4
Harry Cobden Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive when landing a double on handicap bow at Newton Abbot (3 1/4m, heavy) in April 2025. Clearly hasn’t been easiest to train since, not going with fluency on second start back from an absence at Wetherby in February. Bit to prove, even with Harry Cobden aboard for first time. TFRHHIII BHA115
7
EL GAVILAN (FR) (193) 21115P- C
B g Guignol (GER) - La Jalousie (FR) S T Racing - El Gavilan Br Mr Emmanuel Dibatista, Mme Claire Dibati
5
11-0
Tristan Durrell Dan Skelton, Alcester Stanley’s
TIMEFORMVIEWRejuvenated in cheekpieces when completing a hat-trick (all heavy) at this course (2 1/2m) last February. Run of good form came to halt on final start for Clive Boultbee-Brooks here in April. Interesting tackling 3m for first time on first start for powerful new yard (purchased for £20,000). TFRHHHHI BHA111 12
8
ONE EYE ON VEGAS (GB) (247) 60/2162-
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Savingforvegas (IRE) Mr Ben Turner Br Ben Turner
9
11-0
Charlie Hammond Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Science Supplements
TIMEFORMVIEWBumped into a subsequent winner on return last year before justifying support at Leicester (3-3 over 2 1/2m there). Wasn’t himself on third/final start of the season at Wincanton and returns with yard among the winners (8-24 since beginning of September). Relatively unexposed over staying trips, too. TFRHHHHI BHA111 DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 8. Stewards Note: EL GAVILAN: Following its run on 12/4/2026 it was reported that the horse finished lame. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Kilwaughter (IRE), 9-2 One Eye On Vegas (GB), 5-1 El Gavilan (FR), 8-1 Libre de Choeur (FR), 10-1 Idefix de Ciergues (FR), 12-1 Saint Palais (FR), 14-1 Shallow River (IRE), Moonset (FR)
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FIFTH RACE 3.11 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
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RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (20 wins from 69 runners, 29%) runs POETS EXPRESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (3 wins from 23 runners, 13%) runs ASHFORD BREEZE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ASHFORD BREEZE trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 159 miles. RACE SUMMARY
A bumper containing several interesting Rules newcomers, though none more so than WILLOW TIDE, who cost a packet after winning his completed start in Irish points and is the obvious choice before market clue. Poets Express and Pointofdifference are two other likely types who require close market scrutiny. 1-2-3: 1.WILLOW TIDE (IRE) 2.POETS EXPRESS (IRE) 3.POINTOFDIFFERENCE KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
JET BAY (IRE) (200) 1-
5
11-2
B g Jet Away - Gaye Article (IRE) Mr Martin Gowing Br W. Moran
James Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEW€20,000 3-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Dam, lightly raced, half-sister to winning hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Full Cry. Easy winner on only start in Irish points (Apr 5) and must enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA-
2
POETS EXPRESS (IRE) (-)
5
11-2
B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Ouro Preto Mr G. C. Myddelton Br Seamus McKeogh
Ben Jones Ben Pauling, Naunton BetPro IQ Limited
3
5
TIMEFORM VIEW €70,000 3-y-o, Poet’s Word gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser Gold Present. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for a yard with an excellent record in bumpers. TFRHHHHI BHA-
POINTOFDIFFERENCE (GB) (204) 11-
B g Crystal Ocean - Rosika Conyers, McDermott and Prowting Br Southcourt Stud
11-2
Sean Bowen Rebecca Curtis, Newport Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW €80,000 3-y-o, Crystal Ocean gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners on Flat, including useful 1 1/2m winner Dubka. Dam smart 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner. Successful on both starts in Irish points so warrants plenty of respect. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4
WILLOW TIDE (IRE) (277) F1-
B g Crystal Ocean - Katie’s Willow (IRE) Mark & Liz Thomas Br Brian Roche
5
11-2
Liam Harrison Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
TIMEFORMVIEWCrystal Ocean gelding. Dam unraced out of unraced daughter of fairly useful but temperamental 2m hurdler Cailin’s Perk, from good jumping family. Bought for £200,000 after winning completed start in Irish points and of obvious interest on Rules debut. TFRHHHHH BHA-
5
ASHFORD BREEZE (GB) (-)
4
11-1
Gr g Yeats (IRE) - Brise Vendeenne (FR) Green Family Partnership Br Dominic J. Burke
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
6
4
TIMEFORM VIEW €55,000 3-y-o, Yeats gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fair 3m hurdle winner Walk In The Brise and fair 2m hurdle winner Jollie Dame. Bred more for stamina than speed. TFRHHHII BHA-
MIGHTY RHYTHM (GB) (187) 0-
B g Malinas (GER) - Hot Rhythm Mr Michael Baker Br Mr P. P. Symonds
11-1
Ned Fox (3) Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMalinas gelding. Brother to useful hurdler Llandinabo Lad, stayed 2 1/2m. Left poorly placed and never threatened to get competitive in a Bangor bumper on debut back in the spring. Will likely need to leave that form well behind up against some interesting Rules newcomers. TFRHHIII BHA-
7
MAYA L’ABEILLE (FR) (323) 0-
B f Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Deesse Katorz (FR) The Time Enough Stud Partnership Br Mr Francois Meslin
4
10-8
James Best Nigel Hawke, Tiverton Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Cloth of Stars filly who was possibly flattered when 9 lengths ninth of 14 in a steadily-run bumper at Ludlow on debut in December. TFRHHIII BHA14
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Willow Tide (IRE), 10-3 Pointofdifference (GB), 9-2 Poets Express (IRE), 5-1 Jet Bay (IRE), 12-1 Ashford Breeze (GB), 20-1 Mighty Rhythm (GB), 28-1 Maya L’Abeille (FR)
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SIXTH RACE 3.46 ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE bettingsites.co.uk FAST PAYING BOOKMAKERS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Curtis (16 wins from 142 runners, 11%) runs BOULTYDOOLIN &
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TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs LEGENDARY LUKE LONGEST TRAVELLER: DIAMOND RI trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 159 miles. RACE SUMMARY
Likely to prove strong form with several expected to up their game switched to fences. Top of that list is BOULTYDOOLIN as an Irish point winner who created a favourable impression at Chepstow. Call Me Legend also has more to offer this season, with Inishcorker, a stablemate of the selection not without interest, too.
1-2-3: 1.BOULTYDOOLIN (IRE) 2.CALL ME LEGEND (IRE) 3.INISHCORKER (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
1
BOULTYDOOLIN (IRE) (221) 3/121- D
6 11-10
Br g Diamond Boy (FR) - All You Need (FR) Boultydoolin Partnership Br Mr Tom Coughlan
st lb
Ben Jones Rebecca Curtis, Newport Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFetched £95,000 after winning his maiden point and looked a good prospect when landing the odds at Chepstow in March, confirming the promise of his Newbury run. Switches to fences for handicap debut and there should be plenty more to come. Yard also responsible for Inishcorker. TFRHHHHH BHA127
2
LEGENDARY LUKE (IRE) (190) 1/21143- C D
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Mo Bury (IRE) RC Syndicate XI Br Martin O’Reilly
6
11-7
Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden, Lambourn racingclub.com
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who quickened nicely to make a winning hurdling debut in November (19f) and showed a good attitude to follow up at Fontwell. Didn’t look out of place in Haydock Grade 2 (3m) after but off since a backward step at that venue in April. Chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA124
3
INISHCORKER (IRE) (208) P23222- D
Gr or Ro g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Feldaline (IRE) Peace of Corker Partnership Br Susannah Berry
6
11-5
Sean Bowen Rebecca Curtis, Newport Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who proved consistent over hurdles last season, runner-up on 4 of 6 starts at up to 3m. Represents in-form yard on reappearance, who also saddles Boultydoolin. TFRHHHHI BHA122
4
CALL ME LEGEND (IRE) (201) 311222-
B g Milan - Morning Legend (IRE) House Family Partnership Br Mr Michael Dillon
6
11-5
Jack Stenhouse (7) Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a pair of handicaps (around 3m) at Exeter and Wincanton early in 2026 and continued in good nick to end the season with a trio of runner-up efforts. Hopes are high that he’ll be at least as good over fences. TFRHHHHI BHA122
5
KAYF DANCER (GB) (27) 001-624
B g Kayf Tara - Winning Counsel (IRE) Miss Jayne Brace Br J. R. Weston
8
11-0
James Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd, Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner at up to this trip over hurdles for Philip Hobbs & Johnson White and he shaped well starting out for new yard following breathing operation when second in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (25f) in August. Clearly wasn’t on his game sent chasing at Worcester. TFRHHHII BHA117
6
ISLAND BRIDGE (IRE) (221) 3/42223- D
6 10-13
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Elephant Island (IRE) Ciaran Gethings Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham Br Pat O’Donovan Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in a bumper and fair form when reaching the frame in maiden/novice hurdles at up to 3m last season. Will need to jump better than he did when last seen at Chepstow now chasing on return though yard should have him ready. TFRHHHII BHA116
7
DIAMOND RI (IRE) (230) 42//P0P0-
Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Quaspia (FR) The Wychwood Partnership Br Kenilworth House Stud
7 10-12
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising novice in 2023/24 but hasn’t offered much since returning from a lengthy absence in November 2025. TFRHHIII BHA115 18
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Stewards Note: ISLAND BRIDGE: Following its run on 15/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. DIAMOND RI: Following its run on 6/3/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Boultydoolin (IRE), 9-2 Inishcorker (IRE), Call Me Legend (IRE), 5-1 Legendary Luke (IRE), 8-1 Kayf Dancer (GB), Island Bridge (IRE), 40-1 Diamond Ri (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 4.20 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 83YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE bettingsites.co.uk QUICKEST WITHDRAWAL BOOKIES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Curtis (16 wins from 142 runners, 11%) runs GUSTAPOF TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Curtis (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs GUSTAPOF LONGEST TRAVELLERS: JACK’S JURY & DOONBEG DON trained by Barry Murphy, Ireland. RACE SUMMARY
A few with chances and it could pay to side with RAP SOUL to make a winning return given he had looked progressive until just a fair third at Fontwell on his final run. Harry Derham’s fencing newcomer Crystello brings potential and could emerge as the chief threat ahead of The Grey Man and Gustapof. 1-2-3: 1.RAP SOUL (FR) 2.CRYSTELLO (IRE) 3.THE GREY MAN KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
THE GREY MAN (GB) (190) 0UP11P- C
7
12-0
Gr g Dartmouth - Timon’s Tara Mr Mark James Br Mark James
James Best Harriet Dickin, Midford Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants
TIMEFORM VIEW Brushed up his jumping and bagged small-field 3m handicap chases at Ffos Las and Wetherby in March. Failed to get home (eventually pulled up) in handicap chase at Haydock (3 1/2m, good) following month. Not out of things on his return. TFRHHHII BHA105
2
CRYSTELLO (IRE) (210) 2/64514-
B g Crystal Ocean - Come Softly Cheerio Partnership. Br Philip & Orla Hore
5 11-13
Paul O’Brien Harry Derham, Newbury OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEWLooked on the up when making a successful handicap hurdling debut at Musselburgh (3m, soft) in February but came in a well-held fourth at Chepstow (3m) following month. Runner-up in a point and he remains with potential now going chasing. TFRHHHHI BHA104
3
DOONBEG DON (IRE) (574) 031020/-
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Pharney Lady (IRE) Mr A. Evans Br Mr V. Burke
8 11-13
Richie McLernon Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair chaser at his best in 2024/25 (gained a first success over fences at Galway) for Henry De Bromhead. Returns from 19 months off for his new yard here and the market can prove a good guide. TFRHHIII BHA104
4
RAP SOUL (FR) (197) 500113-
B g Kamsin (GER) - Natacha Hilda (FR) The Soul Searchers Br Mr Olivier Tricot
7
11-8
Jack Quinlan Richard Bandey, Kingsclere R W Armstrong Group Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in an Irish point. Left his hurdles form well behind when successful on his first 2 runs over fences in 2 1/2m handicaps at Plumpton. Didn’t jump so well when a fair third of 7 in handicap chase at Fontwell (19f, good to firm) in April. Remains likely capable of better on his reappearance. TFRHHHHH BHA99
5
GUSTAPOF (FR) (220) 2/P0646-
B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Miss de Gane (FR) Fforest Star Racing Ltd Br Mr Serge Barthelemy & Mr Jacques Taquet
5
11-7
Sean Bowen Rebecca Curtis, Newport Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning form (at up to 2 1/2m) over hurdles and when in the frame over fences in France in 2024/25. Failed to match that level over hurdles on these shores last term but could still do better back chasing now. TFRHHHII BHA98
6
LOVE ME (FR) (194) 0/43P53-
6
11-7
B m Ectot - Sporty Doll (ITY) The Dora Syndicate Br Mrs Elisabeth Ribard
Gavin Sheehan Jo Davis, East Garston Equissistant Ltd
7
6
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair hurdles winner for Henry de Bromhead who turned in her best effort for current connections when third of 6 in 3m Chepstow handicap hurdle in April. Lost her action on only previous go over fences and could fare better on her return. TFRHHHII BHA98
JACK’S JURY (IRE) (132) 135-3U1 C
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Shedan (IRE) Mr L. H. Evans Br Mr Patrick Delaney
11-4
Callum Pritchard Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally returned to hurdling in 5-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (3 1/4m, good) in June. Third on chasing debut over 21f here the previous month so can’t be discounted back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA95 22
8
IONITY (FR) (235) 2/133/32- C
B g Walzertakt (GER) - Quelle Famille (FR) IWEC Electrical Racing Br Mr Olivier Tricot
7
11-0
Adam Wedge Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark in 2 1/2m handicap hurdle here in May 2024. Lightly raced since but resumed from 14 months off with an excellent third at Wetherby in January. Well-held second back here (2 1/2m, heavy) in March though. Goes chasing now. TFRHHHII BHA91
9
OWL OF ATHENS (IRE) (245) 13/5001-
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Amber Flame (IRE) Balkardy Breezers Br Susan Bredin
7 10-10
Conor Ring Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble with a smooth success in 6-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (2 1/2m, heavy) in February. Hasn’t proved the most consistent though so needs to back it up on his reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA87 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Rap Soul (FR), 4-1 Owl of Athens (IRE), 6-1 The Grey Man (GB), Jack’s Jury (IRE), 13-2 Crystello (IRE), 14-1 Love Me (FR), 16-1 Doonbeg Don (IRE), 28-1 Gustapof (FR), Ionity (FR)
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EIGHTH RACE 4.53 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE bettingsites.co.uk FAST WITHDRAWAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Total prize fund £15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Pipe (26 wins from 121 runners, 21%) runs JAIPALETEMPS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Williams (1 win from 12 runners, 8%) runs EXCELERO LONGEST TRAVELLER: EXCELERO trained by J Williams, South Molton, 173 miles. RACE SUMMARY
JAIPALETEMPS struck up an excellent partnership with Rian Corcoran last season and the pair can combine for a sixth victory here. The leniently-treated Joker de Mai is feared most in his bid for a first success for his current yard, although Escapeandevade and Doctors Hill also need factoring into this open handicap. 1-2-3: 1.JAIPALETEMPS (FR) 2.JOKER DE MAI (FR) 3.ESCAPEANDEVADE (IRE) KEY
colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
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ESCAPEANDEVADE (IRE) (175) 212P2-0 D
10 12-0
B g Westerner - Sandrinechoix (FR) Mr Jonathan Gregory Br Ms Leah Mc Coy
st lb
Calum Hogan (5) Harry Derham, Newbury OLBG
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a run of second placings with success at Haydock (2m) in December. Went off too hard when twelfth of 20 in handicap chase at Punchestown (2m, good) in April. Not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA132
2
EXCELERO (FR) (230) 6/41444- D
6
B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Si St Eloi (FR) Holt Macnabb Robinson Carpenter Br O. Tricot
11-6
Ciaran Gethings Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark second time up over fences when making all in 3-runner novice at Warwick (2m) in November but failed to see out his race on all 3 subsequent starts. Questions to answer on his return. TFRHHIII BHA124
3
JAIPALETEMPS (FR) (203) 114214- CD
7
11-5
B g Crossharbour - Royale Canaille (FR) Mr G. F. Edwards Br Mr David Lumet
Rian Corcoran (5) David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling
4
7
TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyed a prolific past season when a 5-time winner (including twice here, once over C&D) and signed off with a good fourth in handicap chase at Chepstow (19f, good) in April. Goes very well for today’s claiming rider and a bold showing is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA123
JOKER DE MAI (FR) (196) P64330- D
B g Balko (FR) - Divine de Stpierre (FR) C & C Boultbee Brooks Br Jean-Yves & N Touzaint & Jean-Pierre & J
11-3
Richie McLernon Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at 2m over fences for Harry Derham in March 2025. Posted a couple of creditable placed efforts in 2 1/2m handicaps for current yard last season and very much one to consider off a handy-looking mark on his return. TFRHHHHI BHA121
5
MINELLA MISSILE (IRE) (188) 455P05-
B g Beat Hollow - Ella Watson (IRE) Mrs Janet Davies Br Michael Tobin & Ballylinch Stud
8 10-11
Adam Wedge Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Prysg Cyf
TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive winner of 21f Grade 2 hurdle at Cheltenham as a novice in 2023 but without a victory and largely below par since. Returns for his belated chasing debut here on the back of a breathing operation. TFRHHIII BHA115
6
DOCTORS HILL (GB) (194) 362663- D
6
10-7
Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Countess Comet (IRE) Sean Houlihan House Family Partnership Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Br Mill Farm Stud Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 2m winning hurdler last season. Ended with a creditable third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (2m, good) in April and possibilities now going chasing. TFRHHHII BHA111 2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
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Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Escapeandevade (IRE), 7-2 Jaipaletemps (FR), Joker de Mai (FR), 9-2 Excelero (FR), 17-2 Doctors Hill (GB), 28-1 Minella Missile (IRE)
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.51 - THE bettingsites.co.uk FAST WITHDRAWAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 fillies and mares only, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, October 16th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. 13 entries at £50. - Closed October 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.26 - THE bettingsites.co.uk INSTANT WITHDRAWAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (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, October 16th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. 16 entries at £50. - Closed October 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.01 - THE bettingsites.co.uk INSTANT WITHDRAWAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (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, October 16th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. 15 entries at £50. - Closed October 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.36 - THE bettingsites.co.uk SAME DAY PAYOUTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Penalties, after October 10th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 16 entries, at £50. Closed October 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.11 - THE bettingsites.co.uk GET PAID BY UK BETTING SITES OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 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 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 16th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb 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. 19 entries at £22. - Closed October 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.46 - THE bettingsites.co.uk FAST PAYING BOOKMAKERS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after October 10th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). 15 entries, at £50. - Closed October 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.20 - THE bettingsites.co.uk QUICKEST WITHDRAWAL BOOKIES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, October 16th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Penalties, after October 10th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 15 entries at £37. - Closed October 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 4.53 - THE bettingsites.co.uk FAST WITHDRAWAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) 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 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Penalties, after October 10th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 11 entries, at £75. Closed October 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. 27
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