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What a start to the Jumps season at Ffos Las! Good afternoon and welcome to Ffos Las Racecourse, as today we see the first running of the Dai Walters Trophy here in West Wales. Without Mr Walters’ vision, drive, hard work and determination quite simply we wouldn’t be here racing in West Wales today, and on this race day we celebrate this by honouring him with a very special race in his name. We are very proud that he is our honorary President of the racecourse, and still a big supporter of Ffos Las which we genuinely appreciate. We hope you enjoy the day and thanks for everything. What a start to the jumps season, with two great fixtures providing top class exciting racing for all to enjoy. Our next race day is Sunday 8th November, which is Gentleman’s Day, during which we will have six great races, plus a £500 voucher for the Best Dressed Gent, Classic Cars and vintage steam engines on display, plus the brilliant Bar Hounds performing live after racing in Blinkers Bar. To book your tickets couldn’t be easier just visit ffoslas-racecourse.co.uk Hope you all enjoy a very special day. Yours sincerely, Kevin Hire General Manager Ffos Las Racecourse FFOS LAS is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses.
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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
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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
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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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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.
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FERGUS SWEENEY (Chief Steward), CATHERINE CHINN (Stewards’ Panel Chair) CHARLOTTE ARMITAGE, STEVE DROWNE, MARGARET GROVES STARTERS WILLIAM JORDAN CIARAN MCKEE JUDGE GUY LEWIS CLERK OF THE SCALES MICHAEL ROBERTS VETERINARY OFFICER JANE HARRY VETERINARY SURGEONS GRAHAM FOWKE SHAUN MCKANE HOLLY THOMAS
MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr TIM TILSLEY Dr EMMA LLEWELYN Dr NUALA DUNNE EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS MARTIN KNIGHT ANDREA KELLY STEVE FOX COMMENTATOR MARTIN HARRIS
REGIONAL DIRECTOR SOUTH WEST PHIL BELL GENERAL MANAGER & SAFEGUARDING LEAD KEVIN HIRE CLERK OF THE COURSE TRACEY O’MEARA HEAD GROUNDSMAN MARTYN DAVID
BETTING RING MANAGER SCOTT BUTLER
RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND AT THE REAR OF THIS RACECARD 5
FIRST RACE 1.30 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE bettingsites.co.uk 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): J & A O’Neill (10 wins from 86 runners, 12%) runs WALK OF FAITH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs BAILE AN OR LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARCADIAN STAR trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 210 miles. RACE SUMMARY
ARCADIAN STAR sets a fair standard and may add another success to Stuart Edmunds’ recent haul. Paul Nicholls’The Final Word is feared most if building on his hurdling debut promise at the second attempt. The market should offer plenty of clues regarding the hurdling debutants, with Justalargewhisky, Barrow Hill Lad and Walk Of Faith all potentially interesting. 1-2-3: 1.ARCADIAN STAR (IRE) 2.THE FINAL WORD (IRE) 3.JUSTALARGEWHISKY (FR) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
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horse
age
st lb
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ARCADIAN STAR (IRE) (215) 5/032PF-
5
11-4
B or Br g Mahler - Don’t Forsit (IRE) Oakman Racing Syndicate Five Br Mr Jonathan Deacon
Charlie Hammond Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Science Supplements
TIMEFORMVIEWNot beaten far behind above-average types in a bumper. Set to better his previous hurdle form on the back of a breathing operation when falling 2 out (1-length off winner) at Uttoxeter in March. Leading claims if fit and well for yard in red-hot form (9 wins & 9 placed from last 26 runners). TFRHHHHH BHA112 (-1)
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BAILE AN OR (IRE) (19) 4504-0
5
11-4
B g Vadamos (FR) - Ma Hoey (IRE) M-A Middleton, J Perry, K Phillips Br Sean Maguire
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
3
5
TIMEFORMVIEWFair sort who has shown promise in bumpers/maiden hurdles to date. Matched his hurdling debut form when beaten 21 3/4 lengths on return at Chepstow (19f, soft) latest. Should do better at some point over this sort of trip, perhaps in handicaps after this run. TFRHHHII BHA-
BARROW HILL LAD (GB) (275) 100- C
B g Getaway (GER) - Drinks Interval Octavians IV Br Barrow Hill
11-4
David Noonan Ben Clarke, Corscombe Ben Clarke Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a useful family. Didn’t kick on in bumpers after scoring impressively on debut at this corresponding fixture 12 months ago. Foolish to dismiss out of hand given his pedigree/course form (fourth since developed into a progressive hurdler). TFRHHHHI BHA-
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COMMON PEOPLE (IRE) (172) P/2-1
B g Yeats (IRE) - Croise Naofa (IRE) Chapman,Collins,Kingston,Kinsey,Lewis Br Jack O’Dwyer
5
11-4
Jack Tudor Christian Williams, Bridgend Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW €23,000 3-y-o, £20,000 5-y-o, Yeats gelding. Closely related to modest hurdler/chaser Unspeakable. Dam unraced, out of half-sister to useful but temperamental 2m chaser Dines and Midlands Grand National winner G V A Ireland. Off mark in Irish points at third attempt. Looks a chasing type on paper. TFRHHIII BHA-
5
FEEL NO FEAR (IRE) (557) 2/-
B g Feel Like Dancing - Akasha (IRE) Park View Br Ronald O’Neill
5
11-4
Ciaran Gethings Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW£50,000 4-y-o, Feel Like Dancing gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful staying chaser Checkitout and fair 2 3/4m hurdle winner Derryville. Left in a distant second in an Irish point last spring. Market can guide on Rules debut for yard that knows the time of day. TFRHHHII BHA-
6
JPR TWO (IRE) (1) 06-3
5
11-4
Br g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE) Mr J. P. Romans Br Robert Allen
Paddy Hanlon (5) Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group
7
6
TIMEFORMVIEW€120,000 half-brother to useful hurdler/very smart chaser Jpr One. Well held in a bumper/maiden hurdle 4 months apart last season. Since given a breathing operation and looks the stable second string. Ran yesterday. TFRHHIII BHA-
JUSTALARGEWHISKY (FR) (275) 3-
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Hojacaracois Has (FR) Walters Plant Hire Ltd Br Haras de Sainte Gauburge
11-4
Dylan Johnston Sam Thomas, Cardiff
TIMEFORMVIEWNo Risk At All. Dam 17f chase winner in France, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stays 3m) Bass Rock. Showed ability when 19 1/4-length third in a Chepstow bumper in January. Up in trip for hurdling debut (without tongue strap) and entitled to do better given his pedigree/connections. TFRHHHHI BHA6
8
LUCKY BAILLY (FR) (22) 0P-3
5
B g Masked Marvel - Vida Sure Bailly (FR) The Cotswold Lockdowners Br Mr B. Bretecher & Mr J. M. Guetre
11-4
Freddie Keighley (5) Martin Keighley, Cheltenham FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to 3 winners, including useful chaser Gold Cup Bailly (2 1/2m-3m winner). Proved a different proposition in terms of form/know-how when 11 1/4 lengths third in a Worcester bumper (2m, 125/1) on return. Yard in decent nick and at least worth noting for each-way support on hurdling bow. TFRHHHII BHA-
ROYALTY ROW’D (IRE) (22) 346
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Akiliyna (IRE) The Royal Partnership Br Mr Ciaran Byrne
5
11-4
James Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEWBrother to fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Raglan Road (19f-2 1/2m winner). Hasn’t built on a promising bumper debut, hung left when well held on return (had breathing operation in the interim) at Worcester latest. Betting can guide expectations up in trip on hurdling bow. TFRHHHII BHA-
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THE FINAL WORD (IRE) (618) 1/033/-
7
11-4
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lady Ben (IRE) Owners Group 137 Br Noel Fenton
Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
11
6
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful sole start in Irish points. Third under a hands-and-heels ride behind a now-useful one on hurdling debut at Taunton (19f). Clearly wasn’t 100% in first-time tongue strap there subsequently (since had breathing operation). Still merits respect for top yard following 20 months away. TFRHHHHI BHA-
WALK OF FAITH (IRE) (742) 5/-
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Askanna (IRE) Mr P. Hickey Br J. Asple
11-4
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEW€120,000 Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart hurdler/very smart chaser Minella Cocooner. Showed ability when beaten 6 1/4 lengths in a solid Carlisle bumper on debut. Now sent hurdling following 2 years off and interesting if the market again speaks in his favour. TFRHHHHI BHA-
12
IGNITE THE SPARK (IRE) (186) 4
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Boherna Lady (IRE) Mr A. Evans Br S. Moloney & S. O’Flynn
4
11-2
Richie McLernon Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORM VIEW €25,000 3-y-o, £7,000 4-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler. Dam 19f-23f hurdle winner, sister to very smart hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 25f) The Storyteller. Cheap purchase was the last of 4 finishers on sole Irish point start. Others appeal more on paper. TFRHHIII BHA-
13
SOME BUCK (IRE) (193) 4-
4
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Santa Bella (FR) Daffodil Racing & Darren White Br Mr Luke Cummins
11-2
Adam Wedge Christian Williams, Bridgend Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEW€12,000 3-y-o, Buck’s Boum gelding. Dam lightly raced over fences in France, out of half-sister to smart and very prolific winning French chaser up to 2 3/4m Cyrlight. Fourth in an Irish point this spring and seemingly the stable second string on jockey bookings. TFRHHIII BHA2025: KALKBRENNER (IRE) 5 11 4 Ben Jones 13-8 (Ben Pauling) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6, 10. Stewards Note: ROYALTY ROW’D: Following its run on 7/10/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. THE FINAL WORD: Following its run on 18/2/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Arcadian Star (IRE), 4-1 The Final Word (IRE), 15-2 Justalargewhisky (FR), 10-1 Barrow Hill Lad (GB), Walk of Faith (IRE), 12-1 Feel No Fear (IRE), 16-1 Baile An Or (IRE), 25-1 Royalty Row’d (IRE), 28-1 Common People (IRE), 33-1 JPR Two (IRE), 40-1 Lucky Bailly (FR), Some Buck (IRE), 66-1 Ignite The Spark (IRE)
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GREAT BRITISH BONUS The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards the breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out 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 HBLB.
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ABBREVIATIONS BF - Beaten Favourite. D - Distance Winner.
C - Course Winner. d - Disqualified.
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SECOND RACE 2.00 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DANDARA 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): P Hobbs & J White (9 wins from 64 runners, 14%) runs PASSAGE GUENOT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs VALIANT SOLDIER LONGEST TRAVELLER: KIMAI trained by T Ellis, Rugby, 183 miles. RACE SUMMARY PASSAGE GUENOT has transferred to powerful connections after finishing runner-up on his sole outing in Irish points back in the spring and makes plenty of appeal in what looks a winnable maiden. Kimai is another interesting recruit from the Irish-pointing field, having won on her second start in that sphere and joined a promising yard. Elusive Pb can prove best of the rest. 1-2-3: 1.PASSAGE GUENOT (FR) 2.KIMAI (IRE) 3.ELUSIVE PB KEY colours
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Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
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horse
age
st lb
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DONTCONTRADICTME (IRE) (25) 30P-60
6
11-4
B g Watar (IRE) - Three Blessings Mr Cian Fenelon Br Shane Fenelon
Shane Fenelon (5) Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability on the first of 2 bumper starts. Lame on hurdling debut in August 2025 but has been well beaten on both starts back this season. TFRHHIII BHA-
2
ELUSIVE PB (GB) (206) 3353-
5
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Goplex Mr Nick Scholfield Br Noel Fehily
11-4
Harry Reed Nick Scholfield, Lambourn Nick Scholfield Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form when third in 2 bumpers. Given a considerate introduction to hurdling when fifth of 14 in maiden at Exeter (17f) in March and again showed some promise when 29 lengths third in 2 1/2m event at Hereford the following month. Sets the standard, albeit not a high one. TFRHHHII BHA-
3
HEADOFTHEVALLEY (IRE) (639) 3/-
B g Malinas (GER) - Carrigeen Lechuga (IRE) Mr & Mrs William Rucker Br Mrs R. H. Lalor
6
11-4
Adam Wedge Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW€68,000 Malinas gelding from the family of smart hurdle winner/top-class chaser (stays 4 1/4m) Minella Indo. Bred to need time and distance and shaped accordingly when third of 7 in 2m Chepstow bumper on debut in early 2025. Off since and market probably best guide ahead of hurdling bow. TFRHHHII BHA-
4
MR WINTER (IRE) (237) 046-
5
B g Marcel (IRE) - What Lies Ahead (IRE) Mr Gary Winter Br David Hyland & Harry Shearman
11-4
Bryan Carver Chris Honour, Ashburton Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in a pair of bumpers but offered a glimmer more encouragement sent hurdling when sixth of 16 in a maiden at Exeter (17f, soft) in March. Probably one for handicaps later on, though. TFRHHIII BHA-
5
VALIANT SOLDIER (IRE) (217) 554-
5
11-4
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Delta Forty Mr D. R. Churches Br Thomas Mulhern
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
6
4
TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune gelding who shaped with some promise on all 3 bumpers outings last season but will be suited by longer trips in due course. TFRHHHII BHA-
AKRRAMM (GB) (25) P5
B g Too Darn Hot - Sahayeb (USA) Mr Mickey Bowen Br Godolphin
11-3
James Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form on 2 of his 4 outings on the Flat at up to 1 1/4m for Roger Varian, but has been well held on his completed starts over hurdles and looks one for handicaps later on. TFRHHIII BHA-
7
PASSAGE GUENOT (FR) (214) 2-
B g Masked Marvel - Gold Summer (FR) Mr John P. McManus Br S.A.S. Ecurie X
4
11-3
Harry Cobden Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
TIMEFORM VIEW €135,000 3-y-o Masked Marvel gelding. Dam once-raced 11.4f winner, out of half-sister to smart 1m/1 1/4m performer I’m A Dreamer and from family of Deutsches Derby winner All My Dreams. Runner-up sole outing in Irish points in late-March and since transferred to powerful connections. TFRHHHHH BHA8
8
FROMJAGO’STOMILAN (IRE) (19) 2-0
B m Milan - Flaviana (IRE) Whites Property Limited Br Rea Restaurant Ltd
6 10-11
Jack Tudor Christian Williams, Bridgend Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise when runner-up on her only start in bumpers for Terence O’Brien in the spring, but was well beaten switched to hurdling at Chepstow recently and unlikely to be of interest until handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA-
9
KIMAI (IRE) (284) 3/1-
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Valyssa Monterg (FR) James Dunsby & Steve Merry Br Mr Paul McKeon
5 10-11
Jack Andrews Tom Ellis, Rugby Castlebridge Risk Solutions
TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park mare. Dam 2m-21f hurdle/chase winner, sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Allysson Monterg. Won second of 2 starts in Irish points (Jan 18) and subsequently bought for £95,000. One to note on Rules debut. TFRHHHHI BHA-
TOTTIE’S MOON (GB) (22) 540
B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Mo Tottie Steve & Jackie Fleetham Br Steve & Jackie Fleetham
4 10-10
Sean Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORM VIEW Pether’s Moon filly who shaped like a stayer in a pair of bumpers and was well held sent hurdling at Worcester just over 3 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: AKRRAMM: Following its run on 4/10/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Passage Guenot (FR), 11-4 Kimai (IRE), 6-1 Elusive Pb (GB), 10-1 Headofthevalley (IRE), 12-1 Valiant Soldier (IRE), 25-1 Mr Winter (IRE), 40-1 Akrramm (GB), 50-1 Fromjago’stomilan (IRE), 66-1 Dontcontradictme (IRE), Tottie’s Moon (GB)
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THIRD RACE 2.30 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE bettingsites.co.uk 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)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Tizzard (9 wins from 32 runners, 28%) runs UGO BINGO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs UGO BINGO LONGEST TRAVELLER: UGO BINGO trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 159 miles. RACE SUMMARY UGO BINGO readily capitalised on a career-low mark at Chepstow earlier this month and looks capable of following up for a yard among the winners. It’s Easy may prove the main threat if in the same form as on her reappearance last week. 1-2-3: 1.UGO BINGO (FR) 2.IT’S EASY (FR) 3.HELLFIRE PRINCESS KEY colours
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Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
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horse
age
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IT’S EASY (FR) (8) 3100P-2 D
8 11-12
B m Kapgarde (FR) - Indietra (USA) Mrs Helen Cole Racing Br Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois
st lb
Adam Wedge Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWForward-going type who was out of sorts (bled) after winning a weak handicap chase at Bangor last season. Back on song on first hurdle start for nearly 2 years when 1/2-length second at Fontwell (19f) on return, pulling clear with an unexposed one. Can go well off 2lb higher if in the same form. TFRHHHHI BHA103 (+2)
2
HELLFIRE PRINCESS (GB) (227) 4/01641- CD
9 11-12
Ch m Dunaden (FR) - Ryde Back Mr Will Roseff Br Downfield Cottage Stud
Benjamin Macey (5) Kerry Lee, Presteigne Kerry Lee
TIMEFORMVIEWWell held on reappearance in this corresponding event (good to soft) 12 months ago. Subsequently won both handicap starts here (soft/heavy), latterly a slightly weaker C&D handicap in March. Has gone well fresh previously and returns with good-value claimer aboard following a 3lb nudge. TFRHHHII BHA103
3
COUNTRY MOUSE (IRE) (166) 0346P-3
6
Ch m Kingston Hill - Mrs Mouse (IRE) Fwittery Racing Br Declan & Denis Phelan
11-5
Ned Fox (3) Tom Symonds, Hentland Express Estate Agency
TIMEFORMVIEWSole success to date in small-field point. Proved a hard ride when hitting the frame 3 times for Alastair Ralph last season. Return to more TFRHHHII BHA96 testing conditions could suit, though (best effort under Rules on soft), and new yard looks to be coming into form.
4
UGO BINGO (FR) (18) 0-04531
7
11-4
B g Walzertakt (GER) - Krasota (FR) Mr J. P. Romans Br Pierre Lamy & Horse & Feed
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
5
8
TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed when capitalising on a career-low mark in smooth style at Chepstow (19f, soft) earlier this month. An 8lb rise may not be enough to prevent a follow up, for a yard who enjoyed a field day at this course last week. TFRHHHHH BHA95
DOONBEG DON (IRE) (7) 31020/-P
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Pharney Lady (IRE) Mr A. Evans Br Mr V. Burke
11-3
Richie McLernon Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning chaser for Henry de Bromhead in 2024/25 (sold for only 11,000 gns). Offered little on return/stable debut in handicap chase here (150/1) last week. Difficult to make a case for back hurdling, unless the market screams at a revival in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHIIII BHA94 (-2)
6
SHANAGOLDEN GIRL (IRE) (249) 6/2/0050-
B m Affinisea (IRE) - Claires Away (IRE) Celia Djivanovic and Jonathan Petit Br James Robinson
6
11-2
James Best Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in an ordinary-looking Irish point. Didn’t get competitive in 4 starts for Fergal O’Brien last season. Switch to a longer trip/low-grade handicap should at least benefit on first start for new yard. TFRHHIII BHA93 2025: JUST HER TYPE (IRE) 5 11 6 Tom Broughton 12-1 (Max Comley) 13 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Ugo Bingo (FR), 11-4 It’s Easy (FR), 9-2 Hellfire Princess (GB), 11-2 Country Mouse (IRE), 16-1 Shanagolden Girl (IRE), 50-1 Doonbeg Don (IRE)
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RACE THREE
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FOURTH RACE 3.00 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GOLWG GWENDRAETH 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)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Curtis (18 wins from 148 runners, 12%) runs BERKSHIRE SMUDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Curtis (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs BERKSHIRE SMUDGE WEIGHTWATCHER: BOYLES HILL won off a handicap mark of 107, his rating is now down 7lb to 100. LONGEST TRAVELLER: DALCASSIAN GIRL trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 181 miles. RACE SUMMARY
Class-dropper BOYLES HILL gets the nod in an interesting race for the grade. Berkshire Smudge, Whatsgoingonmarvin and Lully Du Houx are all relatively unexposed in handicaps and may well be capable of better.
1-2-3: 1.BOYLES HILL (IRE) 2.BERKSHIRE SMUDGE (IRE) 3.WHATSGOINGONMARVIN (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
LULLY DU HOUX (FR) (20) 450-0
5
12-0
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Pruneyle Do (FR) Park View Br Camille Ferchaud & Rene Dugardin
Ciaran Gethings Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSome encouragement from off the pace on first 2 starts over hurdles last season. Shaped as if in need of the run on reappearance/handicap bow at Chepstow earlier this month. Handy 2lb reprieve sees him drop into a 0-100, and he may well be capable of better this time. TFRHHHHI BHA100
2
BOYLES HILL (IRE) (12) 05004-4 C
7
Ch g Watar (IRE) - Jezzebelle C M Marles Partnership Br The Bristol Five
12-0
Adam Wedge Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWOn a handy mark based on his winning form in 2024/25, including here (2 1/2m). Promising 6 1/2-length fourth of 7 in a better race than he need contest at Newton Abbot (17f) on return last time. More testing ground/a galloping track in his favour kept to this trip and can capitalise on a drop in class. TFRHHHHH BHA100
3
BERKSHIRE SMUDGE (IRE) (177) 465-0
4 11-11
B g Kodiac - Arctic Ocean (IRE) James Murray (7) Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd No1 Fanclub Rebecca Curtis, Newport Br Mountain View Stud Express Contract Drying Ltd, Solo Refinish Solutions Ltd, Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFair course Flat winner (1 1/4m, heavy) who progressed steadily in juvenile/novice hurdles (Chepstow race worked out well). Looked a likely improver when down the field on handicap debut over C&D (good, 4/1) in May. Easy enough to give him another chance on return, especially with Sean Bowen retained. TFRHHHHI BHA98
4
WHATSGOINGONMARVIN (IRE) (22) 0266-5
B g Camelot - Cry Me A River (IRE) Mr Martin Gowing & Mr David Jewers Br Lynch Bages Ltd
4 11-10
Sean Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t translated his useful Flat form to hurdles, his best effort when runner-up on hurdling debut at Catterick (soft) in January. Too lit up on return at Sedgefield (21f) last time. Still potentially interesting dropped in trip/grade, if first-time blinkers/tongue strap have the desired effect. TFRHHHHI BHA97
5
DEPARTMENT OF WAR (IRE) (16) /0//P/0/-P
Ch g Declaration of War (USA) - Danetime Out (IRE) Mr Paul Nolan Br Bec Bloodstock
11 11-9
Shane Quinlan (3) Katy Price, Llanigon
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who has stood little racing for various handlers in recent years. Showed little on debut for present yard following 25-month absence at Hereford earlier this month. TFRHIIII BHA95
6
KATES CHOICE (IRE) (18) 42-F130 C
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Royal Choice (IRE) Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Br J. Lenihan
6
11-6
James Best Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a reduced mark to get off the mark in a modest course handicap (2 1/2m, good to soft) in May. Still looked in form when third at Fontwell subsequently prior to probably needing her comeback at Chepstow last time. This is a stronger race than she won here in the spring, though. TFRHHHII BHA92
7
DALCASSIAN GIRL (IRE) (221) 52/0562-
B m Getaway (GER) - Two Doves (IRE) The Chris Honour Racing Club Br Mr K. Haverty
6
10-8
Bryan Carver Chris Honour, Ashburton Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced on second of 2 points starts. Finished closer than previously under Rules (flattered) when chasing home an unextended winner at Exeter (2 3/4m) in 3-runner race on qualifying run. Hardly exposed, though no guarantee she finds the requisite improvement back over 2m on handicap bow/return. TFRHHHII BHA80 14
2025: SURREY LORD (IRE) 6 11 13 Kevin Brogan 4-1 (Toby Lawes) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Stewards Note: BERKSHIRE SMUDGE: Following its run on 5/5/2026 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Boyles Hill (IRE), 7-2 Whatsgoingonmarvin (IRE), 9-2 Lully du Houx (FR), Berkshire Smudge (IRE), 8-1 Dalcassian Girl (IRE), 12-1 Kates Choice (IRE), 66-1 Department of War (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 3.30 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE WALTERS GROUP NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CONDITIONAL & AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ RACE) (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): D Pipe (26 wins from 123 runners, 21%) runs GOODBYE EARL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs DE INOVATOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOODBYE EARL trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 150 miles. RACE SUMMARY VERNEY FOX takes the eye on pedigree and, having changed hands for €145,000 after finishing runner-up on his sole outing in Irish points, he makes obvious appeal and is taken to provide Paul Nicholls with a first bumper winner of the season. Goodbye Earl and De Inovator are 2 others to note. 1-2-3: 1.VERNEY FOX (IRE) 2.GOODBYE EARL (IRE) 3.DE INOVATOR (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
CLONDAW SERGEANT (IRE) (165) 6P3P6-2
5
11-2
Gr g Kingston Hill - Dahara (FR) Mr Jonathan Stanley Br Pat McGrath
Mr Thomas Stanley (7) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Hollins Land
TIMEFORMVIEW€38,000 3-y-o, €28,000 5-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful 23f hurdle winner Clondaw General and fair hurdler Valentina Lady. Placed twice from 6 starts in Irish points, including on latest (May 17). TFRHHHII BHA-
2
DE INOVATOR (IRE) (172) 2
B or Br g Order of St George (IRE) - Roman Seera (IRE) Kate, Andrew & George Brooks Br Shauna Hayes & Cal Shine
4
11-1
Lewis Saunders (5) Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Betano
TIMEFORMVIEW€30,000 3-y-o, £72,000 4-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Loaded And Locked. Dam 8.4f winner. Runner-up sole outing in Irish points in May and has since joined an excellent yard. Engaged 4.21 Newton Abbot Wednesday. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3
GOODBYE EARL (IRE) (214) 31-
4
11-1
B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Our Polly (IRE) BS3 Services Ltd Br Mrs Barbara Beattie
Rian Corcoran (5) David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling
4
4
TIMEFORMVIEWPoet’s Word gelding who was bought for €85,000 after winning second on 2 starts in Irish points (Mar 29) and is a brother to a winner, and half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Big Bad Bear, stays 23. Interesting Rules newcomer. TFRHHHHI BHA-
MEMPHIS BEL (FR) (-)
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Maralypha (FR) Mr David M. Williams Br Mr Camille Ferchaud
11-1
Osian Radford (10) Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW £16,000 3-y-o, Buck’s Boum gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Eden du Houx, stays 3m. Dam unraced, out of half-sister to smart French 2 1/2m chaser Dom Lyphard. TFRHHHII BHA-
5
MIRAVIS (FR) (-)
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Miralka (FR) Mr David M. Williams Br Mr Jean-Michel Peccot
4
11-1
Miss Eleanor Williams (7) Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW £14,000 3-y-o, Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Dam French chaser (2 1/2m-21f winner). Yard also represented with Memphis Bel. TFRHHHII BHA-
6
MISTRAL DU CHENET (FR) (222) 0-
4
11-1
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Fee Du Chenet (FR) Mrs Nicola Bulgin Br Marie - Laure Besnouin
Isabelle Ryder (5) Toby Bulgin, Lambourn
7
4
TIMEFORMVIEWNo Risk At All gelding who was the most prominent of the newcomers in the market for his Newbury debut in a valuable bumper back in March, but didn’t make so much appeal on looks and went with little encouragement. TFRHHIII BHA-
VERNEY FOX (IRE) (193) 2-
B g Crystal Ocean - Cuteasafox (IRE) Mr J. P. Romans Br Grange Stud
11-1
Freddie Keighley (5) Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWCrystal Ocean gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 2m hurdler/very smart chaser up to 3m Firefox and smart staying hurdler The Bosses Oscar. €145,000 purchase after finishing runner-up sole outing in Irish points (Apr 19) and makes obvious appeal on Rules debut. TFRHHHHH BHA16
2025: BARROW HILL LAD 4 10 10 Toby McCain-Mitchell 8-1 (Ben Clarke) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Stewards Note: MISTRAL DU CHENET: Following its run on 21/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Verney Fox (IRE), 7-2 De Inovator (IRE), 11-2 Goodbye Earl (IRE), 17-2 Clondaw Sergeant (IRE), 12-1 Miravis (FR), 14-1 Memphis Bel (FR), 20-1 Mistral du Chenet (FR)
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SIXTH RACE 4.00 THREE MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 1F 60YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WALTERS GROUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 2lb.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Curtis (18 wins from 148 runners, 12%) runs FAIRYE FORTH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Curtis (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs FAIRYE FORTH LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOKI’S MISCHIEF trained by C Williams, South Molton, 173 miles. RACE SUMMARY FAIRYE FORTH made an encouraging start to his hurdling career back in the spring and strikes as the type to do even better now sent chasing/handicapping up in trip given his pointing background, so he’s an appealing candidate. Mountain Mike remains relatively unexposed over fences and needs considering on his return to action, while Loki’s Mischief is worth another chance having shaped as if amiss in a strong-looking race at Worcester last month. 1-2-3: 1.FAIRYE FORTH (IRE) 2.MOUNTAIN MIKE (IRE) 3.LOKI’S MISCHIEF (FR) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
1
FAIRYE FORTH (IRE) (177) 31/432-1 C
7 11-10
Gr g Kingston Hill - Let Her Cry (IRE) Away with the Fairy’s partnership Br Mr J. Barry
st lb
Sean Bowen Rebecca Curtis, Newport Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has made a bright start over hurdles, doing the bare minimum as he landed the odds in 2 1/2m Ffos Las in May. Yard going well and he’s an interesting chasing debutant up in trip and handicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA117
2
DOCTOR KILDARE (FR) (306) 23/1134-
Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Lofte Place (FR) Walters Plant Hire Ltd Br S.C.E.A.Du Haras Des Sablonnets et al
6
11-9
Dylan Johnston Sam Thomas, Cardiff
TIMEFORMVIEW0-4 over hurdles for Nicky Henderson but different story for new yard last season with visor and tongue tie combination added, winning staying handicaps at Bangor and Hereford. Downed tools at Doncaster but ran much better at Chepstow on final outing. Wears first-time cheekpieces on chasing debut. TFRHHHII BHA116
3
MOUNTAIN MIKE (IRE) (189) 21/32F4- C
B g Mount Nelson - First Katoune (FR) Off The Clock Partners & Partner Br Paddy Kennedy
7
11-9
Luke Scott (3) Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWA Ffos Las novice hurdle winner on heavy ground who matched that level of form when 5 lengths second of 4 in a novice handicap at Hereford (25f) in March. Fell early at Sedgefield next time but shaped as if he’d put that behind him at Perth on final outing and remains relatively unexposed. TFRHHHHI BHA116
4
MUSKOKA (IRE) (17) 224PP-F D
B g Milan - Fine Fortune (IRE) Mrs A. Travis Br Hugh Hazzard
8
11-8
Charlie Todd Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWFair chaser who won at Hereford (25f) in December 2024 and responded well to a visor when second at Ascot/Wincanton last season. However, subsequently let down by his jumping, looking a sitting duck when falling heavily 4 out at Worcester on recent reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA115
5
GETAWAY VIC (IRE) (19) 42231P
B g Getaway (GER) - Our Victoria (IRE) Llangoedmor Partnership Br Mr & Mrs R. & N. Furlong
7
11-5
James Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner. Didn’t kick on as a hurdler following a good spell in bumpers but left chasing debut form well behind to land a Sedgefield handicap that’s worked out well in August. Wasn’t in anything like the same form at Hexham 6 weeks later, though. TFRHHHII BHA112
6
LOKI’S MISCHIEF (FR) (34) 2P2-110 C
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Goddess Freja (FR) Mr Ron Watts Br Ulf Sjoberg Vasby Distribution Ab
6
11-2
Ciaran Gethings Chester Williams, South Molton Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden over hurdles but different story over fences, winning a pair of handicaps at up to 3m at Ffos Las in May. Shaped as if amiss pitched into a far deeper race at Worcester last month and worth another chance. TFRHHHII BHA109 2025: HOLOKEA (IRE) 6 11 6 James Bowen 6-1 (Mickey Bowen) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: FAIRYE FORTH: Following its run on 5/5/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. GETAWAY VIC: Following its run on 10/10/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. 18
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RACE SIX
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Fairye Forth (IRE), 10-3 Mountain Mike (IRE), 4-1 Doctor Kildare (FR), 7-1 Loki’s Mischief (FR), 15-2 Muskoka (IRE), 9-1 Getaway Vic (IRE)
SEVENTH RACE 4.30 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 83YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DAI WALTERS TROPHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (20 wins from 73 runners, 27%) runs LEADER IN THE PARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs WRECKLESS ERIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: FILANDERER trained by H Morrison, East Ilsley, 153 miles. RACE SUMMARY
FILANDERER has been successful on both previous tries over fences here, latterly when making a winning reappearance in this race 12 months ago and he’s likely been well prepared for a repeat bid reunited with Sean Bowen. That said, this is competitive, with Toothless and Just Over Land fancied to play leading roles also. 1-2-3: 1.FILANDERER 2.TOOTHLESS (FR) 3.JUST OVER LAND (FR) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
LEADER IN THE PARK (IRE) (250) 136/22P- D
8
12-0
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Supreme Breda (IRE) Lady Dulverton Br Ms M. Kavanagh
Ben Jones Ben Pauling, Naunton BetPro IQ Limited
2
10 11-13
TIMEFORMVIEWDual chase winner at 2 1/2m during 2024/25 who kicked off last season with an encouraging second at Newbury in November. Didn’t shape anywhere near so well in 2 starts thereafter, latterly at 3m but return to positive tactics can see him in a better light and time to catch him may be fresh. TFRHHHII BHA129
FILANDERER (GB) (208) 1/151P5- CD
B g Kayf Tara - Flirtatious Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Br Mrs M. D. W. Morrison
Sean Bowen Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Bridgend Hotel
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on both previous chase starts here, latterly when bagging this race from a 16lb lower mark on seasonal bow 12 months ago. Went in again at Market Rasen in January and left his effort in the Ultima behind when fifth in veterans company at Haydock final start. Player on return to action. TFRHHHHH BHA128
3
WRECKLESS ERIC (GB) (188) 006203-
Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Santa Diana (FR) The Megsons Br James and Jean Potter Ltd
6 11-12
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner who looked better than ever when runner up in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m) for second consecutive season in March. Possible that race left its mark given he was below best on final 2 starts but goes chasing on return with his yard continuing amongst the winners. TFRHHHII BHA127
4
JUST OVER LAND (FR) (194) 4/11436- D
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Sissi Land (FR) Walters Plant Hire & Spiers & Hartwell Br M. Collet, J. Collet & M. Collet
7
11-8
Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt (7) Sam Thomas, Cardiff
TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever last season, registering back-to-back victories at Fontwell/Chepstow and emerged with credit when in the frame next 2 starts. Possible 3m stretched him when last seen at Ayr in the spring and no surprise to see him well prepared here for race named in honour of his owner. TFRHHHHI BHA123
5
TOOTHLESS (FR) (189) 1/51223-
8
11-8
B g Authorized (IRE) - Sandside (FR) Mr Colm Donlon Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Haie Neuve Et al
Jay Tidball (5) Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group
6
7
TIMEFORMVIEWAll the better for belated return when accounting for 6 rivals at Windsor (2 1/2m) on New Year’s Day. Finished runner-up next 2 starts and travelling well prior to chance-derailing error when third at Perth (2 1/2m, good) in April. Had another breathing operation ahead of return and stable going nicely. TFRHHHHI BHA123
PATRIOTIK (FR) (195) 06065P- C
Gr g Bathyrhon (GER) - Shoeless (FR) Mrs Janet Davies Br E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu
10-6
Adam Wedge Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Prysg Cyf
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful in handicap hurdle at Doncaster in March 2025 before posting a good third in valuable Uttoxeter handicap later that month. Essentially endured a disappointing 2025/26 over hurdles, though, and switch to chasing after 6 months off needs to have positive effect. TFRHHIII BHA107 2025: FILANDERER 9 10 12 Jonathan Burke 11-2 (Hughie Morrison) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Toothless (FR), 4-1 Leader In The Park (IRE), 5-1 Filanderer (GB), Just Over Land (FR), 11-2 Wreckless Eric (GB), 20-1 Patriotik (FR) 20
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.30 - THE bettingsites.co.uk 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, October 23rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 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. 23 entries at £50. - Closed October 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.00 - THE DANDARA 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, October 23rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. 25 entries at £50. - Closed October 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.30 - THE bettingsites.co.uk 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, October 23rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 27th. Penalties, after October 17th, 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. 19 entries at £30. - Closed October 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.00 - THE GOLWG GWENDRAETH 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 23rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 27th. Penalties, after October 17th, 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. 15 entries at £30. - Closed October 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.30 - THE WALTERS GROUP NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CONDITIONAL & AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ RACE) (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 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 23rd and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 27th. 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 shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (ii) Overseas Jockeys who are under 26 years of age and who, within the past 6 months, have been eligible to claim an allowance under the provisions of paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (iii) Amateur Jockeys holding ‘Category A’ or ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30. 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. 14 entries at £22. - Closed October 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.00 - THE WALTERS GROUP 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, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for four 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. October 27th. Penalties, after October 17th, 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. 15 entries at £44. - Closed October 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 2lb. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.30 - THE DAI WALTERS TROPHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, the third £1421, the fourth £711 and the fifth £354. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £58 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 27th. Penalties, after October 17th, 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 18 entries at £58. - Closed October 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182; Fourth £591; Fifth £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. 23
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Afternoon Racing Jump Season Finale
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