Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, May I extend a warm welcome to you all to Ffos Las Racecourse on our first £1 race night.
Firstly can I say a big thank you to South West Rail Solutions who have sponsored today, their support of Ffos Las Racecourse is genuinely appreciated by all the team.
Looking back to Sunday April 12th, it was a very successful day on and off the track with hundreds of families enjoying the K Pop Superstars live on stage, free Go Karts, Free Face painting, a funfair for all ages for only £1 a ride and much, much more.
On the track we had a double celebration, firstly Champion Jockey Sean Bowen achieved an amazing milestone by achieving 100 winners at Ffos Las Racecourse
Then Ben Jones also achieved 100 winners for the season at our track, both these jockeys are taking the UK racing scene by storm, and we were very proud that they could achieve this at their local track.
Again we are delighted with the number of entries for tonight’s racing, with 74 horses confirmed (at the time of writing) creating a race division taking us up to 7 races for the evening. This a true testament to all the hard work that our Clerk of the Course Tracey O’Meara, Head Groundsman Martyn David and their grounds team put in week in and week out to get our track up to the highest standard.
Hope you enjoy tonight, and please come back to join us on the final two jumps race days on the 5th May and 20th May
We hope you have a very enjoyable day and thanks for supporting your local racecourse.
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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TUESDAY 21 APRIL
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
GUY UPTON (Chief Steward), JOANNE HAWKINS (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
TOM EVETTS, MARGARET GROVES, SARAH RUSSELL
STARTERS
WILLIAM JORDAN
SOPHIA UPTON
JUDGE
GUY LEWIS
CLERK OF THE SCALES
CHRIS HILL
VETERINARY OFFICER
GRAHAM POTTS
VETERINARY SURGEONS
JAMES WHITMORE
SEAN MCKANE
NICOLA THOMPSON
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr KATY GUY
Dr EMMA LLEWELYN
Dr NUALA DUNNE
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
ANDREA KELLY
MEL BAKER
JEREMY WILLIS
COMMENTATOR
RICHARD HOILES
BETTING RING MANAGER
DOMINIQUE HAMBLIN
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
SOUTH WEST
PHIL BELL
GENERAL MANAGER & SAFEGUARDING LEAD
KEVIN HIRE
CLERK OF THE COURSE
TRACEY O’MEARA
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
MARTYN DAVID
RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND AT THE REAR OF THIS RACECARD
No of days since last ran
horse’s name
form guide
previous performances
/=new season
-=new year
Bold type shows all weather form
C=course winner
horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic age weight st-lbs
birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
1 THE NEW ONE (IRE) (175) 121534-D
B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)
S Such & CG Paleta
9 11-10
Mr Z. Baker (5)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br R. Brown & Ballylinch Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Popular tough and consistent hurdler who won again at Cheltenham and Haydock last season Prone to mistakes, but record fresh bodes very well, and could be capable of carrying big weight to success.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions
A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
TFRHHHHI BHA160
FIRST RACE 4.38
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SOUTH WEST RAIL SOLUTIONS LTD NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (21 wins from 72 runners, 29%) runs UPTOWN DANDY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (7 wins from 33 runners, 21%) runs CRYSTAL ISLAND
LONGEST TRAVELLER: DYLANS MOON trained by T Ellis, Rugby, 183 miles.
Several decent types on show here, headed by CRYSTAL ISLAND who looked a pretty useful prospect when scoring on his hurdles debut at Ascot. He is taken to get the better of another promising novice in Kings Champion, while Dylans Moon is interesting on the back of an encouraging debut at Uttoxeter and Rathkenny makes some each-way appeal
Leisure Parks & Countrywide Park Homes Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Mr K. D. Cotter Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges
TIMEFORMVIEWChanged for £205,000 after winning sole start in Irish points last spring Did the job well when following up in decent Ascot maiden (21.7f, good to soft) on hurdles debut in December and he appeals as the type to go on to better things. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 HOME MADE HERO
(IRE) (38) 2P/1-1F3 D 6 11-12
B g Westerner - Mrs Jay Dee (IRE)
Tom Bellamy
Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Noel Dooly Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulpointerwhogotRulescareerofftoimpressivestartwhenreadywinnerof9-runnerUttoxeternovice(21/2m,soft)inOctober,justifyingsupport in the process. However, fell next time and jumping was again errant back from a break/breathing operation at Kempton last month. TFRHHIII BHA120
3 KINGS CHAMPION (FR) (77) 3-312 D BF
Bl g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Joly Nelsa (FR)
Neil Smith & Alfie Smith
6 11-12
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr Philippe Thiriet & Mr Jacques Cypres Betano
TIMEFORMVIEW Highly progressive sort who easily bagged 11-runner Ayr maiden hurdle (20.4f, soft) at the start of the year Miles clear of the rest when runner-up in a Taunton novice next time and he remains open to improvement TFRHHHHI BHA124
4 RATHKENNY (IRE) (45) 1-1312P
B g Masked Marvel - Shahwarda (FR)
Mr Robert Waley-Cohen
Br R. Busher
6 11-12
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Upton Viva Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of a bumper on Rules debut and opened hurdles account at the second attempt in a Doncaster maiden (19.4f, soft) in January, jumping well and leading from pillar to post Understandably found a Grade 3 Sandown handicap too competitive last time and definite each-way chance at this level. TFRHHHII BHA123
5 UPTOWN DANDY (IRE) (51) 33-22P1 CD 6 11-12
B g Milan - Bettys Delight (IRE)
Dan Donoghue & Hilary Pridham
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mrs Mary Hayes Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWSolid bumper form and off the mark at the fourth attempt in this sphere when landing a 9-runner C&D maiden (heavy) last time This is tougher but he should make his presence felt nonetheless. TFRHHHII BHA125
6 AXEL BLEUE (GB) (165) 12122P BF
Bl g Axxos (GER) - Sula Bleue
6 11-5
James Bowen
Miss Jayne Brace Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Beswick Brothers Bloodstock Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumper winner who was runner-up in novice events (both at around 23f) at Uttoxeter and Worcester on first 2 starts over hurdles. However, shaped as though amiss when a well-backed favourite on handicap debut at Exeter in November and has been absent since TFRHHIII BHA107
7 CEDAR CREEK (GB) (475) 510- 5 11-5
Ch g Frankel - Proserpine (USA)
The Fforest Frankel Partnership
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Jonathan Burke
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Determined winner at Aintree on second of his 3 starts in bumpers but 15-month absence is an obvious concern ahead of this hurdles debut TFRHHIII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.CRYSTAL ISLAND (IRE) 2.KINGS CHAMPION (FR) 3.DYLANS MOON
8
DYLANS MOON (GB)
(38) 3
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Miss Dior
6 11-5
Jack Andrews
Mrs E. Lloyd-Watts Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Esther Smith & Geraint Lloyd-Watts
TIMEFORMVIEWNibbled at in the betting and made an encouraging start to his career last month at Uttoxeter where he stayed on to take third from a less-than-ideal position in a 2 1/2m novice hurdle Open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA-
9 FAIRYE FORTH (IRE)
(19) 231-43
Gr g Kingston Hill - Let Her Cry (IRE)
Away with the Fairy’s partnership
Br Mr J. Barry
7 11-5
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5)
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who didn’t shape badly on his Rules debut in a Chepstow maiden hurdle earlier this month but Cedar Creek is presumably the stable first-string. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 MALINAERO (IRE)
(58) 65
B g Malinas (GER) - Carnspindle (IRE)
Stoneacre Racing
5 11-5
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
Br Belmont & Glenville B/S Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Not badly bred but, judged on what his performances in a bumper/maiden hurdle, he’s probably more of a long-term project TFRHIIII BHA-
11
PAPPARICHE
(GB) (9) 12-0
Br m Mahler - He Said She Said (IRE)
All Stars Sports Racing
6 10-12
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Peel Bloodstock Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of the first of her 2 starts between the flags but sent off at 100/1 and suffered a heavy defeat on Rules debut in a C&D maiden hurdle 9 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
12
YELLOW CARD
(GB) (169) U6 BF
4 10-9
B g Masar (IRE) - Sooraah Shane Fenelon (5) George & Jenkins Partnership Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner at 1 1/2m on the Flat for Ollie Sangster but he was well held on sole completed start in this sphere at Fontwell in October. TFRHIIII BHA-
2025: I’M A LUMBERJACK 6 11 12 Tom Cannon 30-100 (Alan King) 9 ran
HOME MADE HERO: Following its run on 14/3/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed throughout.
FAIRYE FORTH: Following its run on 2/4/2026 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.
MALINAERO: Following its run on 22/2/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Crystal Island (IRE), 10-3 Kings Champion (FR), 10-1 Uptown Dandy (IRE), 12-1 Rathkenny (IRE), 14-1 Home Made Hero (IRE), 16-1 Dylans Moon (GB), 22-1 Cedar Creek (GB), 25-1 Fairye Forth (IRE), 33-1 Axel Bleue (GB), 66-1 Yellow Card (GB), 150-1 Malinaero (IRE), 200-1 Pappariche (GB) RACE RESULT:
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
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SECOND RACE 5.12
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SWRSL - DAN BOULTON NOVICES’ 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): V Williams (11 wins from 80 runners, 14%) runs EASTSTONE BUCK’S TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs GETAWAY KING LONGEST TRAVELLER: GLENMUICK trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 153 miles.
HIDDEN TARGET promises to be suited by this stiffer test on the back of an encouraging third at Chepstow and he shades preference ahead of Dessie Haze, who got his head in front for the first time at that Welsh track earlier this month and will be a big threat if in a similar mood here. Eaststone Buck’s is also shortlisted, along with Kastellion.
1 AIR APPARENT (IRE) (45) 0453 6 12-0
B or Br g Jet Away - Scarlet Rambler (IRE)
Paul O’Brien
A Cocks, T Johnson & P Downing Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Daryl Deacon We Do Vans
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved third in 2 1/2m Hereford maiden last time and further step up in trip/switch to handicaps may prove beneficial, but some of the others boast stronger credentials all the same TFRHHIII BHA105
2 WASHINGTON PARKS (IRE) (366) 000400- 7 11-13
B g Califet (FR) - Palm Sur (IRE)
Mr M. Kiely
Br Dane’s Well
Tom Bellamy
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped well in a couple of Irish maiden hurdles last season before failing to get competitive in handicaps at Naas and Fairyhouse. Resumes for new yard following a 12-month absence but worth a second look in the betting all the same Tongue strap enlisted TFRHHIII BHA104
3 HIDDEN TARGET (IRE) (26) 6-4463
7 11-11
B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Gaelic River (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
Hopeful Travellers
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br J. P. N. Parker Tori Global
TIMEFORMVIEWSome encouragement in a bumper and bettered previous efforts in this sphere when third of 10 on his second run in handicap company at Chepstow (19.4f, good) 1lb lower now and should be on the premises with this step up in trip a potentially good move TFRHHHHH BHA102
4 SMILE BACK (IRE) (64) 4-02263 D
B m Workforce - Lady Leila (IRE)
The Someday’s Here Racing Partnership
6 11-9
Harry Bannister
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Mr N. Reid Tori Global
TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who improved for the switch to handicaps in this sphere when runner-up twice over 2 1/2m at Leicester on soft/heavy at the end of 2025. Not so good last 2 starts but she’s not discounted all the same TFRHHHII BHA100
5
GOLDEN PRINCE
(IRE) (21) 3-64663
B g Libertarian - Golden Belief (IRE)
5 11-9
Jack Tudor Crest Racing XII
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Larry Murphy Dodson and Horrell, Crest Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Little to shout about in a bumper/novice hurdles but showed much improved form sent handicapping when third of 8 upped to 23f at Bangor 3 weeks ago. Could have a say if able to build on that TFRHHHII BHA100
6 KASTELLION (FR) (31) 2-64634 BF
B g Pastorius (GER) - Dahlia d’Arthel (FR)
6 11-8
Charlie Hammond
Mr & Mrs Mark Laws Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br M.L. Bloodstock Ltd Acton At Morville
TIMEFORMVIEWSecond on sole start in Irish points last spring and stepped up on maiden/novice exploits when third of 11 pitched into a handicap a Southwell in February. However, seemingly ran out of petrol upped to this trip at Bangor next time, so it’s a tad surprising that he isn’t dropping back in distance TFRHHHII BHA99
7 MOON OVER CLYRO (GB) (24) 0/-2300 6 11-8
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend Charlie Price Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced 6-y-o who was placed in back-to-back Worcester maidens before finishing well held off a very harsh opening mark at Chepstow in October. Again beaten a country mile back from a break at Stratford and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere Cheekpieces applied. TFRHIIII BHA99
1-2-3: 1.HIDDEN
8
FANNY MOON (FR) (31) 0-06040
B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Fannyjul (FR)
6 11-7
Charlie Deutsch
Mr A. W. K. Merriam Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Haie Neuve Acton At Morville
TIMEFORMVIEW Down the field in 2 bumpers and while he showed ability when fourth of 11 in 2m Ludlow novice in February, his subsequent display at Bangor represented a step in the wrong direction. TFRHIIII BHA98
9 STILETTO (GB) (29) 411400 D
B g Frankel - High Heeled (IRE)
Mrs Michelle Anne Crook
Br Mr J. Wigan & Mr G. Strawbridge
8 11-7
Sean Bowen
Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn
TIMEFORMVIEWIn fine form during the autumn, scoring at Worcester and Perth. However, form has taken a turn for the worse since and he trailed in last of 12 on return from a break at Wincanton. TFRHHIII BHA98
10 GETAWAY KING (IRE) (35) P-1114F D
Gr g Getaway (GER) - Caltras Theatre (IRE)
8 11-4
Tom Broughton (5) Barbery, Mason, Banks and Pellowe Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Ms M. Kavanagh Nancekuke Lettings
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish import who has proved a different proposition equipped with a tongue strap for this yard, completing a handicap chase hat-trick at Lingfield in December Switches to hurdles here having taken a heavy fall at Exeter last month and sports first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA95
11 DESSIE HAZE (GB) (19) 03-4061 D
8 11-3
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bella Haze Ellis Collier (5)
Mr P. Dando
Br Phillip C. and Mrs Kathryn M. Dando
Phillip Dando, Peterston-Super-Ely
TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedhisaccountinaChepstow handicap(23.6f,good)recently,benefitingfromwhatwasastrongly-runrace Notanobvioustypetofollow upbut, that said, a 6lb rise is fair enough and he could have a say granted suitable conditions (ideally wouldn’t want soft/heavy ground). TFRHHHHI BHA94
12
GLENMUICK (GB) (45) 005000
5 10-5
B g Frammassone (IRE) - En Passe (IRE) Lilly Pinchin
Mrs S. Longsdon Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Sophie Longsdon
TIMEFORMVIEWLittle show in bumpers or over hurdles so far and hopes now pinned on the combination of this step up in trip and the addition of cheekpieces working the oracle TFRHIIII BHA82
13
EASTSTONE BUCK’S (GB) (43) P-602
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Chartreuse (IRE)
5 10-2
Ned Fox (3)
East India Racing Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Miss V. M. Williams Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWNo promise first 3 starts over hurdles but it was no great surprise to see this 5-y-o take a step forward when runner-up on handicap debut upped to 2 3/4m at Stratford (soft) One to consider TFRHHHII BHA77
2025: GLEN ROAD (IRE) 6 11 8 Peter Kavanagh 6-1 (Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7, 10, 12.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Dessie Haze (GB), 5-1 Eaststone Buck’s (GB), 6-1 Kastellion (FR), 15-2 Golden Prince (IRE), 8-1 Hidden Target (IRE), 12-1 Smile Back (IRE), Getaway King (IRE), 28-1 Washington Parks (IRE), 33-1 Air Apparent (IRE), Stiletto (GB), Glenmuick (GB), 40-1 Fanny Moon (FR), 50-1 Moon Over Clyro (GB)
RACE RESULT:
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
THIRD RACE 5.42
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 83YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SOUTH WEST RAIL SOLUTIONS 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (18 wins from 68 runners, 26%) runs JACCOURS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (5 wins from 32 runners, 16%) runs GAELIC RAMBLER LONGEST TRAVELLER: LATENIGHTRUMBLE trained by T Ellis, Rugby, 183 miles.
A commanding winner on his return, HOLD UP LA COLMINE hasn’t kicked on in 3 starts since but he’s worth another chance having eased in the weights with cheekpieces now added He gets the vote ahead of Jaccours, who remains with potential having had excuses on his chasing debut, while Gaelic Rambler could be in the mix once more.
1 BOWENSPARK (IRE) (24) 2-P2515
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bowenscourt (IRE)
8 12-1
Sam Twiston-Davies Hemmings Racing
Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Brittas House Stud and Grenane House Trust Inns Limited TIMEFORMVIEWWent with more enthusiasm than is often the case when making it fourth time lucky over fences in 4-runner handicap at Bangor in February. Found it tougher in a stronger race at Uttoxeter next time, but task is now to be able to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA121
2 HOLD UP LA COLMINE (FR)
(38) 3P-1353
B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Taiwan Leto (FR)
9 11-10
Ben Jones
Tim Syder & Martin St Quinton Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br SCEA Ecurie de La Colmine & Mr S. Tonero
Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened chase account with wide-margin success at Windsor on reappearance in November Has failed to see his race out in 3 outings since, though his mark has slipped as a result and now gets cheekpieces on first time. Interesting contender TFRHHHHH BHA116
3 GAELIC RAMBLER (IRE)
(25) 32-U322
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Night of Passion (IRE)
6 11-9
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Mrs E. J. Wills Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr K. D. Cotter Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up both starts in points and has shown fair form sent chasing this year, in cheekpieces when again finishing second in 5-runner handicap at Wetherby (15f) 25 days ago, the winner scoring again next time Enters calculations back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA115
4 JACCOURS (FR) (57) 423-41P C BF
B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Ty Perrine (FR)
7 11-9
Sean Bowen
Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br S. Cozenot, H. Cozento & E. Guetin Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWValue for extra when winning maiden hurdle here in January. Failed to justify strong support when pulled up in handicap at Ayr on chasing debut the following month, though suffered an overreach. Remains capable of better in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA115
5 LERMOOS LEGEND (GB) (189) 221146 CD
B g Midnight Legend - Absalom’s Girl
11 11-6
James Bowen
Mr Jonathan Martin Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who built on his run of second-place finishes early this season when recording back-to back wins in July and September Rare below-par effort at Market Rasen when last seen in October, but may just be better for this outing after 6 months off. TFRHHIII BHA112
6 JEU D’OPALE (FR) (66) 5P-52F1
Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Opale Jolie (FR)
8 11-5
Charlie Deutsch
Opale Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mrs Pascale Herbin Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWChase winner in France in 2022 then absent over 2 years. Only modest form over hurdles on first 3 starts for current yard but has worked his way back returned to chasing, scoring easily in a Wincanton handicap in February. TFRHHHII BHA111
7 LATENIGHTRUMBLE (GB) (44) P-50044 BF 9 11-4
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Latenightdip Jack Andrews
Mrs P. A. Ellis Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Mrs Pippa Ellis
TIMEFORMVIEWMaking second start in chases, successful on handicap debut over 3m at Wetherby last season After a low-key start to the current campaign, fared better when fourth of 11 at Chepstow in February, but not in the same form next time. Blinkers reached for. TFRHHHII BHA110
1-2-3:
(FR)
B g Califet (FR) - Julia Glynn (IRE)
Miss A. M. Reed
Harry Bannister
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Seamus Cooney Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWHas won twice over 2m at this course and runner-up over C&D a year ago. However, has failed to complete both starts this season, shuffled back before unseating rider 5 out at Chepstow 19 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA105
9 CALLI BLACK (IRE) (132) 4-31550
B or Br m Califet (FR) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE)
Miss E. J. Tanner
8 10-2
James Davies
David Weston, West Overton
Br S. L. Rodwell Flintstone Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at second attempt over fences when making all at Worcester last summer Hasn’t matched that level in 3 subsequent outings, though, making mistakes reverted to hurdling when well held at Hereford in December 2lb out of the weights here. TFRHHIII BHA92
2025: HUNTER LEGEND (FR) 8 12 2 Charlie Deutsch 9-4 (Venetia Williams) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5.
Stewards Note:
JACCOURS: Following its run on 23/2/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered an overreach.
LATENIGHTRUMBLE: Following its run on 8/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right and jumped left.
CALLI BLACK: Following its run on 10/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Gaelic Rambler (IRE), 9-2 Jaccours (FR), Jeu d’Opale (FR), 6-1 Bowenspark (IRE), 11-1 Hold Up La Colmine (FR), Latenightrumble (GB), 14-1 Lermoos Legend (GB), Brulure Noire (IRE), 28-1 Calli Black (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 6.12
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
SWRSL
- ALFIE BOULTON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (18 wins from 68 runners, 26%) runs CAELAN and TRUST HOUSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs EASTERN SHORES
LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHILLHI trained by B Murphy, Ireland.
TRUST HOUSE was well on top at Market Rasen last month and can make light of an 8lb rise for the Olly Murphy/Sean Bowen combination. Thankyouandplease will be a danger if over last week’s Ayr exertions, while Asta La Vista and Corner Forward are potential improvers in handicaps.
1 CHILLHI (IRE) (187) P14135
B g Churchill (IRE) - Hi Katriona (IRE)
Mr L. H. Evans
Br Mr John Webb
6 12-0
Dylan O’Connor (7)
Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice for James Owen in the first half of the season but well beaten in a 3m course handicap for Alison Thorpe when last seen in October. Returns from a break under the care of a new trainer Probably best watched. TFRHHIII BHA109
2 TRUST HOUSE (IRE) (37) 0123-51 D
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Rococo
Bill Hawkins & Partner
6 12-0
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on an encouraging comeback run at Warwick when winning a 16.5f Market Rasen handicap (good to soft) 37 days ago. Did that readily so an 8lb rise shouldn’t prevent a bold bid TFRHHHHH BHA109
3 THANKYOUANDPLEASE (FR) (4) 0412U2 D 6 11-13
B g Authorized (IRE) - Malawa (FR)
Mr Jack Stenhouse (7)
Mrs Samantha Dunn Syd Hosie, Sherborne
Br SARL IGEP Haras Du Chateau De Rabodanges
Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWKept busy this season, scoring around 2m at Leicester (heavy) in December and Wincanton (good to soft) in March. Even better form when runner-up on both completed starts since, including at Ayr on Friday. Sure to go well if coping with the quick turnaround TFRHHHHI BHA108
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair Flat scorer who won a 2m maiden hurdle at Worcester (soft) in September Good second at Huntingdon in November but only a respectable third at Huntingdon when last seen just before Christmas. Sean Bowen is on stablemate Trust House. TFRHHHII BHA108
5 AEROPLANE BLONDE (GB) (59) U-42450
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Nuala
Anthony R Hunt & Joe & Sharon Tumilty
6 11-7
Benjamin Macey (5)
Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
Br Little Lodge Farm Solstice
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown some promise but disappointed at Chepstow with a tongue tie added last time That is left off now and replaced by first-time cheekpieces. Others have less to prove TFRHHIII BHA102
6 EASTERN SHORES (GB) (21) 603325
B m Jet Away - Gale Force Lucey (IRE)
6 11-4
Jonathan Burke
The Firm Order Syndicate Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Phil & Jan Mathias BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler Runner-up on 2m Huntingdon handicap debut in February but beaten before stamina should have bene an issue over 19.5f at Bangor 8 weeks later TFRHHIII BHA99
7 CORNER FORWARD (IRE) (68) P660
B g Crystal Ocean - Dawn In The Park (FR)
5 11-1
Richie McLernon
Mr John P. McManus Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br James Hoare geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of ability in maiden hurdles and needs keeping a close eye on in the betting now handicapping after 10 weeks off. TFRHHHII BHA96
Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3:
B g Telescope (IRE) - One of The Last
Andrew Fox-Pitt
Br Mr H Hopper & Mrs O Fox-Pitt
Daire McConville (7)
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
TIMEFORMVIEWEasily best effort over hurdles when third of 15 in 2m Wetherby maiden 25 days ago. Appeals a likely improver in handicaps, although it’s possible the very best of him may not be seen until he steps back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA92
2025: BAREBACK JACK (IRE) 9 11 13 Theo Gillard 25-1 (Donald McCain) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.
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FIFTH RACE 6.42
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SOUTH WEST RAIL
SOLUTIONS
LTD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Hobbs & J White (11 wins from 66 runners, 17%) runs BATAILLON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs AHANAGLOGH
WEIGHTWATCHER: MARTALMIX’JAC won off a handicap mark of 84, his rating is now down 5lb to 79.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOHN W CREASY trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 181 miles.
MYTHE BRIDGE has made the frame on all his completed starts over fences and still remains low-mileage for his age He gets the nod Last time winners Martalmix’jac and Esperti may provide the chief threat.
Br G. Durrheim and Maria Mulcahy Durrheim Tori Global
TIMEFORMVIEWAdvanced his form back over hurdles under more positive tactics when getting off the mark in 3m handicap at Doncaster in February but wasn’t in same form last time and has failed to complete in both starts in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA105
2 TOMMYS CHARM (IRE) (37) 2-FPP65
8 12-0
B g Mount Nelson - Bebinn (IRE) Conor O’Farrell
Mr Philip Lathey
Br J.P. Farrell
Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Kerry Lee, Kerry Lee
TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdles winner who matched that form over fences when a close second at Wincanton last season Has shown very little promise this term though Now tried in tongue strap for first time TFRHHIII BHA105
3 BATAILLON (GB) (47) 2-64124 BF
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Valbuena (IRE)
Battling On Syndicate
Br Mette Campbell-Andenaes
8 12-0
Mr Jack Stenhouse (7)
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Teresa Davis Sporting Artist
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark over this trip at Taunton in January and ran with credit when runner-up over same C&D the following month. Disappointed in stronger contest latest but must enter calculations here. TFRHHHII BHA105
4 MYTHE BRIDGE (GB) (54) 322-3F3 BF
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Lago d’Oro
Mrs S. M. Newell
8 11-8
Sam Twiston-Davies
Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Mrs S. M. Newell Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWStill a maiden but he has performed consistently well over fences, faring best of those ridden close to the pace in a well-run race when third at Wetherby (3m) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last time. Another prominent showing is likely TFRHHHHH BHA99
5 I AIN’T YOUR MATE (IRE) (99) 32/064-4
6 11-7
B g Sea Moon - Revelate (IRE) Jack Tudor
Mr Alan Rogers Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br J. Kennedy Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEWBought for £120,000 after placing in a couple of Irish points and the latest of last season’s 3 runs over hurdles was a step in the right direction. Didn’t offer much on chase debut over shorter trip at Hereford in January but may do better now stepped up in trip here. TFRHHIII BHA98
6 ESPERTI (IRE) (8) 11P521 CD
9 11-5 (in7lbex)
B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE) Sean Bowen
Toni & Dai David Rees, Haverfordwest
Br Ms Helga Moore
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 3 times over fences in 2025 and opened account for this year when readily taking 4-runner handicap chase over longer trip at Fakenham 8 days ago. 7lb penalty to carry now but another bold bid looks likely TFRHHHHI BHA89
7 GINGERBRED (GB) (26) 22P346 CD 8 10-13
7GINGERBRED ) 6)
Ch g Universal (IRE) - Portrait Royale (IRE)
House Family Partnership Carroll Gray, Bridgwater
NON-RUNNER
Cam
Br Miss Sally Harler & Mr Matthew Darling Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA90
8
AHANAGLOGH (IRE) (56) 5-00022
B g Watar (IRE) - Wizzy (IRE)
De La Haye Lewis Newman Lennon Appleby
7 10-8
Tom Broughton (5)
Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br David Patrick Connors BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced both starts in points and he immediately enhanced what he achieved in 3 novice hurdle runs when second on chase debut at Hereford in February. Backed that up when runner-up at Leicester since and looks well worth a crack at this longer trip TFRHHHII BHA85
9 JOHN W CREASY (IRE)
(56) 61-P5PP C
Ch g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE)
The Honourable Protagonists Syndicate
8 10-7
Bryan Carver
Chris Honour, Ashburton
Br Frank O’Meara Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in soft/heavy last winter but has yet to fire this season and is readily opposed TFRHIIII BHA84
10 VALIRANN GOLD (IRE)
(13) 5P3414
B g Valirann (FR) - Gola Star (IRE)
Mrs Mark Bentley & Mr J Brown
Br George R. Williams
9 10-5
Ned Fox (3)
Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton
TIMEFORMVIEW Took advantage of a career-low mark when scoring at Fontwell last month but was never on terms over shorter trip at same course latest. May do better granted a stiffer test of stamina here, though TFRHHHII BHA82
11
HENRY BOX BROWN
(IRE) (36) U02344
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lough Coyne (IRE)
Old Gold Racing 7
Br Miss E. Hamilton
9 10-5
Ellis Collier (5)
Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted several good placed efforts at Worcester last year and by no means disgraced when third at Chepstow in November Back from 3 months off when fourth over shorter trip here last time and is entitled to build on that TFRHHHII BHA82
12
MARTALMIX’JAC
(FR)
(54) 503P21 D
Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Andria (FR)
9 10-2
Shane Quinlan (3)
High and Low Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br Mrs L. & Mr J. Grandchamp Des Raux Acton At Morville
TIMEFORMVIEW Took advantage of much-reduced mark when winning 8-runner handicap chase (4/1) at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) 54 days ago, always holding on Raised 6lb since but looks a likely player here. TFRHHHHI BHA79
13 STADMALLEN (IRE) (380)
r16053-
B g Getaway (GER) - Honey Blond (IRE)
Mr Brian McCreesh
D
10 10-2
James Best
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Br P. & J. Mills Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer but little encouragement when back under Rules in a hunter at Exeter when last seen 2 years ago. Joined new yard since and is likely best watched from 8lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA69
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 7, 12.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Mythe Bridge (GB), 5-1 Esperti (IRE), 7-1 Ahanaglogh (IRE), 15-2 Bataillon (GB), Martalmix’jac (FR), 10-1 Valirann Gold (IRE), 14-1 Henry Box Brown (IRE), 22-1 I Ain’t Your Mate (IRE), 25-1 Tommys Charm (IRE), 28-1 Swift Jet (IRE), 40-1 John W Creasy (IRE), 50-1 Stadmallen (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 7.12
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
SWRSL - DAN WARD
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (18 wins from 68 runners, 26%) runs LEMON LEAF TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (4 wins from 37 runners, 11%) runs LEMON LEAF LONGEST TRAVELLER: FERANDO trained by B Murphy, Ireland.
LEMON LEAF is a potential improver now handicapping up in trip for a good stable and is preferred to last month’s Kempton scorer Largy Panic Could Be You, who has switched to Neil Mulholland since last seen in January, and Yourcardismarked are others who may fare better now handicapping and need keeping an eye on in the betting
1 MIDNIGHT GINGER (GB)
(60) 0-60004
Ch m Midnight Legend - Calamintha
10 12-0
Dillon Butler (10)
Mr A. V. John Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton
Br Pitchall Stud Andy Martin Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run stretches back over 2 years and there wasn’t really enough in her Warwick fourth at the end of February to suggest that is likely to change now. TFRHHIII BHA99
2 LARGY PANIC (IRE) (29) 2-P0001
B g Getaway (GER) - Cant Wait (IRE)
Octavians VI
Br Drumlin Bloodstock
6 11-10
Tom Bellamy
Ben Clarke, Corscombe
Ben Clarke Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Made it second time lucky in handicaps when keeping on gamely to get the better of a tight finish at Kempton (2m, good) 4 weeks ago. Back up in trip A 2lb nudge seems unlikely to prevent a prominent showing. TFRHHHHI BHA95
3 LEMON LEAF (IRE) (44) 504-30P
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Dazzling Susie (IRE)
Mrs A. M. Williams
6 11-9
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br David Phelan Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped like a stayer when third in 17f novice at Aintree on hurdle debut Hasn’t come close to reproducing that in 2 outings since but could be a different story now handicapping up in trip Market confidence would look significant. TFRHHHHH BHA94
4 YOURCARDISMARKED (IRE) (38) 0500
B g Harzand (IRE) - Our Soiree (IRE)
Paul & Clare Rooney
5 11-7
Jack Hogan
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Kevin Cullen DragonBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper and 3 maiden hurdles but could come into his own now handicapping over further. Also tongue tied first time TFRHHHII BHA92
5 KELLEBELLE (FR) (61) 606023
B m Cokoriko (FR) - Kayita (FR)
5 11-2
Beau Morgan (5)
Mr Chris Walker D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br De La Guilonniere, Berger & Weissmann
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a pair of handicaps at around 2 1/2m since equipped with a tongue tie Likely to be competitive again. TFRHHHII BHA87
6 KING BERRY (IRE) (31) 505000
Gr g Kingston Hill - Frosty Berry
5 10-12
David Bass Green Army Syndicate Max Comley, Sutton Veny
Br Ms J. A. French
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed only modest form in a trio of bumpers (for Ed De Giles) and well held in 3 maiden/ novice hurdles for current yard Has a tongue tie added now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA83
7 COULD BE YOU (IRE) (91) 23-3P0P
B g Youmzain (IRE) - Milano Bay (IRE)
6 10-12
Jack Tudor RS Racing (Syndicates)
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mr P. Gallagher RS Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced both starts in Irish points No form in 4 novice hurdles for Ryan Potter this winter but a market move would be interesting now handicapping for Neil Mulholland after 3 months off. Tongue tie goes on first time. TFRHHHII BHA83
8
FERANDO (IRE) (9) P4-F540
Br g Westerner - At The Top (FR)
Mr A. Evans
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
6 10-6
Tom Cannon
Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORMVIEW No impact in handicaps chases and it remains to be seen whether a return to hurdling makes any difference TFRHHIII BHA77
9 MIND HUNTER
(GB) (155) P0-2435
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Gadwa
Mr Alex James & Mr B. J. Llewellyn
Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar
8 10-3
Harry Atkins (7)
Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
TIMEFORMVIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2022 and he came in a below-par fifth of 7 in handicap at Leicester (20.5f) when last seen in November More is needed after a break. TFRHHIII BHA74
10 LANCIER DES OBEAUX (FR) (50) 6046
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Lagarde des Obeaux (FR)
The Laura Horsfall Racing Club
5 10-2
Kevin Brogan
Laura Horsfall, Towcester
Br M. Devilder & Earl Les Obeaux D’Anjou Abacus Securities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW No promise in 4 outings. More chance now handicapping but still very hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA68
2025: PRESENT FAIR (IRE) 8 11 6 Peter Kavanagh 14-1 (Donald McCain) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4, 6, 7, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Lemon Leaf (IRE), 7-2 Largy Panic (IRE), 13-2 Kellebelle (FR), 9-1 Could Be You (IRE), 12-1 King Berry (IRE), 14-1 Midnight Ginger (GB), 16-1 Yourcardismarked (IRE), Mind Hunter (GB), 33-1 Ferando (IRE), Lancier des Obeaux (FR)
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SEVENTH RACE 7.42
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SWRSL
-
DAN WARD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Pipe (25 wins from 123 runners, 20%) runs MANCERO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (5 wins from 32 runners, 16%) runs ROYAL RHYTHM
WEIGHTWATCHER: WHATMAKES HONEY B won off a handicap mark of 87, her rating is now down 5lb to 82. LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPANISH DANCER trained by R Bandey, Kingsclere, 159 miles.
ROYAL RHYTHM might be worth chancing back from a break having dipped to the same mark as when narrowly denied by a next-time-out winner at Worcester last summer Mancero caught the eye a bit when keeping on from too far back at Wincanton recently and is second choice ahead of Cumhacht, who has placed on all 4 visits to Ffos Las, and Neeps And Tatties
KEY Owner Breeding
colours no horse age st lb
1 SPANISH
DANCER (FR) (75)
40-555
Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Aurore Celtique (FR)
7 12-0
Harry Bannister The Make It So Partnership Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWFifth on all 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles this winter, showing promise on the first occasion. Unexposed now stepping up in trip for handicap debut One to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA98
2 LION OF THE
DESERT
(IRE) (26) 300340
B g Valirann (FR) - Sky Queen (IRE)
6 11-10
Joe Anderson (3) Belly’s Heroes
Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Ms Debbie O’Neill Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden but reached the frame in 2 handicaps in February and possibly failed to stay 3m at Chepstow latest TFRHHHII BHA94
3 ROYAL RHYTHM (IRE) (163) 42255P
B g Jet Away - Musical Queen (IRE)
10 11-9
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & AJ O’Neill Racing II
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Philip Rothwell Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Narrowly beaten by a subsequent winner at Worcester (2 1/2m) last summer Out of form when last seen in the autumn but back on the same mark as at Worcester if refreshed by a break. Gets the vote TFRHHHHH BHA93
4 CUMHACHT (IRE) (60) 44/-2002
B g Camacho - Soliza (IRE)
8 11-5
Sean Bowen Farnhams,Rymers,Streets,Locketts,Gammond
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br John Cullinan Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden but runner-up twice in 2m course handicaps (both under Sean Bowen) since returning from a long absence. Also runner-up over C&D earlier in career Has to enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA89
5 NEEPS AND TATTIES (GB) (36) 500402
Bl m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Supreme Gem (IRE)
7 11-1
Tom Bellamy Dalziel Family, K Rogers, D Vowles
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Richard Johnson Tori Global
TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort when second of 6 over C&D (heavy) 36 days ago, appearing to benefit from a return to front-running tactics. Claims if in similar form again TFRHHHHI BHA85
6 FOREST SPIRIT (IRE) (187) 0005 5 10-13
B m Waldgeist - Helisa (FR)
James Bowen
Mrs Karen Smith Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br John O’Connor
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner Failed to better poor form over hurdles in the autumn, including a C&D handicap, but it’s still fairly early days with her in this sphere. First outing for 6 months. TFRHHHII BHA83
7
WHATMAKES HONEY
B (IRE) (28) 1-P04P6 7 10-12
B m Workforce - Another Chance (IRE)
Ben Godfrey
Harriet Brown Racing Club Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton
Br Gary O’Connell
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful handicap debut at Taunton (19f) last spring but hasn’t come close to adding to her tally this season TFRHHIII BHA82
Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
8
JOUR D’ORAGE (FR) (29) 0-540P0
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Ne M’Oubliez Pas (FR)
Mr K.M.Harris
Br Earl Elevage D’Ainay,Haras de Saintvoir
7 10-6
Bradley Harris (3)
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran a bit better when seventh of 12 over this trip at Wincanton 4 weeks ago but has yet to seriously threaten in a handicap. TFRHHIII BHA76
9 MANCERO (FR) (20) P6P044
B g Storm The Stars (USA) - Arbequina (IRE)
Teddington Racing
4 10-2
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Isabelle Buzogany & Gilbert Nihotte W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdle winner in France Yet to reproduce that form for David Pipe but ran better when keeping on from too far back for fourth at Wincanton (2 1/2m, good) 3 weeks ago. Being eased another 2lb can only help Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA82
2025:(See Div 1)
Hood worn by No. 2, 5. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
SPANISH DANCER: Following its run on 5/2/2026 it was reported that the horse lost both front shoes.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Neeps And Tatties (GB), 9-2 Cumhacht (IRE), 6-1 Spanish Dancer (FR), 8-1 Royal Rhythm (IRE), 10-1 Jour d’Orage (FR), Mancero (FR), 14-1 Lion of The Desert (IRE), Forest Spirit (IRE), 28-1 Whatmakes Honey B (IRE)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 4.38 - THE SOUTH WEST RAIL SOLUTIONS LTD NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. A prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 35 entries at £50. - Closed April 15th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 5.12 - THE SWRSL - DAN BOULTON NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 23 entries at £30. - Closed April 15th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 5.42 - THE SOUTH WEST RAIL SOLUTIONS 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £44 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries at £44.Closed April 15th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.12 - THE SWRSL - ALFIE BOULTON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £38 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 22 entries at £38. - Closed April 15th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 6.42 - THE SOUTH WEST RAIL SOLUTIONS LTD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 24 entries at £30. - Closed April 15th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 7.12 - THE SWRSL - DAN WARD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £30. - Closed April 15th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 7.42 - THE SWRSL - DAN WARD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £30. - Closed April 15th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
