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Abandonment Policy
If the meeting is abandoned before the first race, a full refund will be made If the meeting is abandoned after the first, but before the third race, a 50% refund will be made If the meeting is abandoned after the third race, no refund will be made No refunds are given on the day itself Our head office will be in contact directly to offer you either a transfer or refund after the abandonment
Admission Policy
The management reserves the right to refuse admission to the racecourse without assigning a reason for so doing. We also reserve the right to eject any person from the racecourse without assigning a reason for so doing.
Baby Changing Facilities
There are baby changing facilities in the toilets of the Premier Grandstand and the Kerman Stand as well as the unisex disabled toilet next to the Nickel Coin bar.
Disabled Customers
Disabled customers pay the standard full admission price. For those disabled customers dependant on a carer to help them during a race meeting, their carer is admitted free of charge with proof either of Attendance Allowance PIP or DLA. There is a viewing ramp for disabled customers next to the Nickel Coin stand in the Paddock Enclosure near to the disabled toilet, and a viewing area at the winning line in the Premier Enclosure. There are disabled toilets on each floor of the Premier Grandstand also Disabled parking is on a first come first served basis so please display your blue badge for parking as close to the racecourse entrance as possible. For any help or assistance, please ask a raceday steward or member of Fontwell Park staff.
Dress Code
To access the Premier Enclosure, men should wear collared shirts A tie is not essential and smart jeans and tailored shorts are acceptable We do not permit jogging bottoms, fancy dress, sports or beachwear in this Enclosure. The Paddock Enclosure: there is no dress code in this enclosure apart from in the hospitality suites where the same policy as the Premier Enclosure applies. There is no dress code for children in either enclosure
Food and Drink
The only location we allow your own food and drink to be consumed is the centre course picnic area No alcohol may be brought on site whatsoever.
Emergency Procedures
Fontwell Park employs trained safety stewards In the event of an emergency which requires evacuation a public announcement will be made and the stewards will direct you to a safe area.
Enclosures
Paddock: If you have a Paddock ticket, you have access to viewing of the Parade Ring & Winners enclosure, the three viewing Grandstands, plenty of bars including the Figure of Eight National Spirit and Comedy of Errors Bar, as well as the catering units. You can also cross the track into the Centre Course for additional viewing and picnic areas
Premier Enclosure: A Premier Enclosure ticket allows access to the areas above as well as Fontwell Gardens and the ground floor of the Premier Grandstand This has additional undercover seating, Premier Food café & bar as well as additional tote points and flat screen TVs. There is also a terrace overlooking Fontwell Gardens.
To upgrade from the Grandstand & Paddock enclosure to the Premier Enclosure, simply visit the racecourse office and pay £5
First Aid
Located at the First Aid unit opposite the main entrance. If you require medical assistance, please contact a member of staff.
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3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332
B g Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank
711-7
Harry Skelton
The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Shepton Mallet Br Roncon Churchtown Bloodstock Br & Lane LtdPotensis S
TIMEFORM VIEW In front of Karabak when thirdoverthistripatCheltenham in December.Asgood as everwhengoing down fighting in KingwellHurdlelastweekend andthe one to beat if in asimilarmood here TFR HHHHH BHA162
KEY OwnerBreeding BreederJockeyTrainer Sponsor Star Ratings Explained
Eachhorse hasbeen given astarrating, theseare definedbelow:
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HHHHI Good chance of being placed
HHHII By no meansout of thereckoning but atleast one or twoholdstrongerclaims
HHIII Unlikelytowin butnot totallywithout hope HIIII Canbegiven 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 non-handicaps 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.
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FIXTURE LIST 2025
KEY Bold text = Feature Day
(A) = Afternoon Racing (E) = Evening Racing
JANUARY
Sunday 26 (A) New Year Opener
FEBRUARY
Sunday 23 (A) National Spirit Hurdle
MARCH
Thursday 6 (A)
Monday 17 (A)
Friday 28 (A)
APRIL
Friday 11 (A) Friday 25 (E)
MAY Wednesday 7 (E) Thursday 15 (E)
Sunday 25 (A)
JUNE
Cheltenham Preview Raceday St Patricks Day Raceday Afternoon Racing
Afternoon Racing Evening Racing
Evening Racing
Summer Garden Party Raceday
Family Fun Day
Tuesday 10 (E) Season Finale
AUGUST
Friday 29 (E)Ladies Evening
SEPTEMBER
Sunday 7 (A) Monday 22 (A)
OCTOBER
Friday 3 (A) Thursday 23 (A)
NOVEMBER
Friday 7 (A)
Sunday 16 (A)
DECEMBER
Family Fun Day Afternoon Racing
Monday 8 (A) Friday 26 (A)
Afternoon Racing Afternoon Racing
Afternoon Racing Southern National Countryside Raceday
Christmas Jumper Day Boxing Day Racing
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FIRST RACE 3.50
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RAPUNZEL ME LONG HAIR DON’T CARE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G & J Moore (74 wins from 345 runners, 21%) runs INIGO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Kirk (1 win from 4 runners, 25%) runs ESCOBEDO LONGEST TRAVELLER: FOOTLOOSE MAN trained by R Hobson, Little Rissington, 123 miles.
A few with chances but INIGO looked to have more to offer when going in at Uttoxeter and can make light of a 7lb rise Sami Bear is feared most on the back of a resurgent second here, with handily-weighted Atreides and Cartmel runner-up No Mean Feat also in the picture.
1 SAMI BEAR (GB) (79) F030-42 D
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Dalriath
8 12-0
Freddie Gordon Morestead Team ABC Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Yorton Farm Stud
Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW Back on track when second of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (19.1f, good to firm, 4/1) 79 days ago. Needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA98 (-1)
2 GRAFFITI (GB) (107) 133/5U4- CD
5 11-13
B g Sixties Icon - Outside Art Isabelle Ryder (10) Enigma Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who recorded a respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, good, 9/2) Switches from Flat to hurdles and not taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA97
3 INIGO (FR) (44) 060F-F1
B g Authorized (IRE) - Cedilla (FR)
6 11-12
Freddie Mitchell
Gallagher Bloodstock Limited Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br S.C Couetil Elevage
Gallagher Group Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFree-goer but a fairly useful bumper winner in France and landed 7-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 44 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time in this country. Should improve further so he’s a player TFRHHHHH BHA96
4 ATREIDES (IRE) (199) 423533-
B or Br g Califet (FR) - Wind And Reign (IRE)
6 11-10
Dylan Johnston
The Chancers Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mr Paul McKeon K & M Upholstery Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden who has shaped better than the result on more than one occasion last term Off 6 months but he can make his presence felt off a lenient mark. TFRHHHII BHA94
5 PRAIRIE DIAMOND (IRE) (47) 4406-30
5 11-7
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Siba de La Pampa (FR) Beau Morgan
Mr N. McAllen Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Fbc Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner but only modest form since switched to hurdles, hooded for 1st time when eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f, good) 47 days ago. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA91
6 NO MEAN FEAT (IRE) (41) 00P-P22
5 11-5
B g Milan - Steel Lady (IRE) Aaron Anderson Racehorse Ownership Club Simon Hodgson, Hook
Br The Cedars Stud Racehorse Ownership Club
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track for his new yard when second in handicap hurdles at Fontwell and Cartmel last two runs. In the mix once more. TFRHHHII BHA89
7 ESCOBEDO (GB) (17) 426150- 6 10-12
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Notary Lily Jones (7)
Mr A. P. Jones Sylvester Kirk, Upper Lambourn
Br Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark over hurdles on final start for Milton Harris at Sedgefield in October. Never involved back hurdling at Taunton in March and twice below par on Flat since Needs a big step forward with hood added. TFRHHIII BHA82
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
FOOTLOOSE MAN (GB) (6) 5440-03
B g Telescope (IRE) - Alikat (IRE)
Mr Richard Hobson
5 10-10
Charlie Price
Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
Br Mickley Stud Rh Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to match his bumper form since sent hurdling, posting a respectable third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, soft, 17/2) 6 days ago. Needs to build on it. TFRHHHII BHA80 (-1)
9 AFRICAN SUN (IRE) (52)
000-004
B g Teofilo (IRE) - Castle Cross (IRE)
Joanne Thomason-Murphy
Br P & B Bloodstock
7 10-2
Harriet Tucker (5)
Joanne Thomason-Murphy, Chelmsford
First Solar Pv Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since his last win in 2022 but he came in a creditable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 52 days ago. Not one to rely on TFRHHIII BHA67
2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 3.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9. Stewards Note:
SAMI BEAR: Following its run on 12/6/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
PRAIRIE DIAMOND: Following its run on 14/7/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.
AFRICAN SUN: Following its run on 9/7/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Inigo (FR), 4-1 No Mean Feat (IRE), 9-2 Sami Bear (GB), 11-1 Graffiti (GB), Atreides (IRE), 16-1 Footloose Man (GB), 18-1 Prairie Diamond (IRE), 33-1 African Sun (IRE), 40-1 Escobedo (GB)
BETTING RING MANAGER
Please note the betting ring manager is now located at the end of the Performance Foundations Bar Lounge The betting ring manager should be contacted in relation to any dispute with the on-course bookmakers
PARADE RING
All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post
RACEDAY TEAM
Guy Pridie Executive Director
Philip Hide Clerk of the Course
Denise Tilbury Business Manager
Andrew Leighton Op’s & Maintenance Manager
John McBride Catering Manager
Fontwell Park Racecourse is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses.
SECOND RACE 4.25
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 135YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RAPUNZEL ME CURLS FOR THE GIRLS NOVICES’ 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) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): C Gordon (29 wins from 187 runners, 16%) runs INVICTUS DE BRION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P & M Bowen (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs BUCK OF MAINE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BUCK OF MAINE trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 264 miles.
PRIME PRETENDER is well handicapped on the form he showed in the 2022/23 season and 2 point wins in April suggest he could retain enough ability to take advantage of his reduced mark. Belgarum already has a course chase win to his name this summer and is second choice ahead of Barrakhov
1 BELGARUM (IRE) (40) PP-314U C
B g Shirocco (GER) - Cyrils Girl
Mrs G. C. Pritchard
6 12-0
Freddie Gingell (3)
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Mr Cyril Crowe Coral Racing Limited TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonpreviouspromiseafterawindopwheneasilybagging7-runner19.5fcoursehandicap(goodtofirm)inJune Faredbestofthose ridden prominently at Newton Abbot (21f) next time and out of the race at the first there next time Respected back here TFRHHHHI BHA89
2 SMURFETTE (GB) (41) 20-5P56
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Veronaise (FR)
6 11-13
Mr Jack Andrews (3)
G & T Racing Club Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Colm Donlon & Dan Skelton Fresh Air
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form 14/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Cartmel (17f, good to firm) 41 days ago. Up in trip TFRHHHII BHA88
3 BARRAKHOV (IRE) (44) 352-413
8 11-13
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Barrack Buster Kielan Woods
DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br Paul Doyle The Good Racing Company Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) in June and shaped as if stamina possibly stretched when third over a slightly longer trip there since Down in distance now with cheekpieces also back on Considered TFRHHHHI BHA88
4 PRIME PRETENDER (GB) (104) P/3111-P BF
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - The Prime Viper (IRE)
9 11-11
Mr Osian Radford (7)
Mr R. E. R. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden under Rules but runner-up 4 times in handicap chases off higher marks in 2022/23 season and has won 3 points since then Pulled up on latest point start in May but still an interesting runner here. TFRHHHHH BHA86
5 CAMINO ROCIO (IRE) (35) 0-52445
6 11-7
B g Milan - Miss Overdrive Brendan Powell
Affiliate Racing Camino Rocio Syndicate Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Br Michael Tobin Frank Inns
TIMEFORM VIEWMilan gelding who ran well when reaching the frame in a pair of 2 1/2m Worcester handicap chases in June. Has shaped as if stamina stretched by 3m+ on his 2 outings since and can fare better back at shorter. TFRHHHII BHA82
6 GROOM DE COTTE (FR) (52) 0F5-300
B g Tiger Groom - Traviata Valtat (FR)
8 11-5
Richie McLernon
Mr N. Byrne Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Georges Richardot & Jean-Luc Buiron
TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden who ended time with Sean Curran with a respectable third over hurdles at Stratford in May but has been down the field in 2 outings over fences for this yard TFRHHIII BHA80
7 INVICTUS DE BRION (FR) (40) 05PP/-44
6 11-5
B g Vespone (IRE) - Assemblee A Brion (FR) Rex Dingle
Goodwin Racing Ltd Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br MR G. Chaignon & Mr J. P. Vallee Lambert Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPlumpton bumper winner in September 2022 Only poor form over hurdles since but his fourths in handicaps at Worcester and Newton Abbot this summer show he can be competitive from his mark if taking to fences at the first attempt. TFRHHHII BHA80
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
J’VENTILE (FR) (56) 5/0P0-0P
Br m Cokoriko (FR) - Valia du Reponet (FR)
The LSRFC SALVPS Partnership
Br E.U.R.L AGB Agency & S. Berger
5 11-2
Charlie Deutsch
Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Oliver Signy Racing Llp
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in bumpers/over hurdles, including a handicap last month. Can only watch now chasing TFRHHIII BHA77
9 BUCK OF MAINE (FR)
(13) 5P-0030
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ecossette (FR)
Mrs N. Unsworth & Assocs
Br Mr Thierry Desgranges
5 11-0
Sean Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when third in a 19.5f Stratford handicap chase in first-time blinkers last month but failed to back it up at Market Rasen since. TFRHHIII BHA75
10 DOUBLE OR QUITS (GB)
B m Kayf Tara - Double Mead
Mrs K. R. Smith-Maxwell
Br Mrs Katherine Smith-Maxwell
(40) P00/4P-5
7 10-2
Kevin Brogan
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW No form of worth in bumpers/over hurdles and would be a shock winner from out of the weights on her chase debut TFRHIIII BHA60
2023: KING OF THE STORY (IRE) 7 10 2 Sean Houlihan 18-1 (Polly Gundry) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5. Stewards Note:
J’VENTILE: Following its run on 5/7/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Belgarum (IRE), 7-2 Barrakhov (IRE), 5-1 Prime Pretender (GB), 15-2 Camino Rocio (IRE), 11-1 Invictus de Brion (FR), 12-1 Smurfette (GB), 20-1 Groom de Cotte (FR), 25-1 Buck of Maine (FR), 66-1 J’Ventile (FR), 80-1 Double Or Quits (GB)
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18:15
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18:50
Finalists will head to the stage opposite the Parade Ring for Final Judging where Rapunzel Me will announce the 2024 Style Awards winner.
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THIRD RACE 5.00
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR JUVENILE MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD
THE RAPUNZEL ME LET YOUR HAIR DOWN JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
(GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G & J Moore (74 wins from 345 runners, 21%) runs GIVE IT TO ME OJ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs SAUCATS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ORTIGIA trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 145 miles.
GLOBAL SKIES attained a fairly useful level on the Flat and as a brother to a winning hurdler, hopes are high that he will take to this discipline Give ItTo Me Oj is another likely sort now tackling obstacles, with Kalkaroo probably the pick of those with experience in this code.
1 CHARACTER TESTING (GB) (60)
B g Time Test - Characterized
11-2
Mr Jack Andrews (3)
Character Testing Syndicate Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Fresh Air
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on Flat (stays 1 1/4m), below form last time Sold from Tom Clover £9,000 later in July and now goes hurdling TFRHHHII BHA-
2 GIVE IT TO ME OJ (GB) (10) 11-2
B g Time Test - Matron of Honour (IRE)
Mr Omar Jackson
Niall Houlihan
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Mr W. A. Tinkler K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful form on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), third in handicap last time. Stamina shouldn’t be an issue now hurdling and he’s in very good hands. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 GLOBAL SKIES (GB) (48)
B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Reachforthestars (IRE)
Mr R. S. Brookhouse
11-2
Jack Quinlan
B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Elwick Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner and a brother to a winning hurdler. Confidence in his chance would increase should the betting vibes be strong with the hood retained on debut over obstacles. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 KALKAROO (IRE) (40) 32 11-2
B g Australia - Laka (IRE)
Gavin Sheehan
Miss S. Pilkington Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Br Yeomanstown LS Ltd T.Coyle Flaxmanstable Fairfax and Favor Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWSent off at 100/1 when well held only start on Flat for Paul Webber last summer but much more like it over hurdles, third at Market Rasen before improving on that to finish second at Newton Abbot. That isn’t an easy race to assess but he should be in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 POSTPONED LEGACY (GB) (33) 54 11-2
Ch g Postponed (IRE) - Zaralanta (IRE)
Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 20
James Best
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Blythe Park Stud Fbc Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks fairly limited on early evidence Hood fitted. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 SAUCATS (FR) (60) 62-F5UP 11-2
B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Taneshka (FR) Jack Tudor
Mr D. Pipe David Pipe, Wellington
Br S.A.R.L. Ecuries Babsen Courses W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler, trained in 2023/24 by D. Bressou. Has failed to complete 3 out of 4 starts this term, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out in juvenile claimer at Clairefontaine on latest (final outing for Y. Fouin) Sets the standard on his best form but comes with risks attached TFRHHHII BHA-
7 MASONBROOK MEADOW (IRE) (47) 3 10-9
B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Kathy Glory (IRE)
Micheal Nolan THE 69 RACING TEAM Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Kevin Quinn We Do Vans
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) seemed unsuited by undulations at Chepstow last start on the level. Never really a threat when remote third on hurdles debut at Stratford TFRHHHII BHA-
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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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ORTIGIA (IRE) (40) 05
B f Camelot - Young Daisy Miller (IRE)
Denise Smith & Partner
10-9
David Noonan
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Newtown Anner Stud Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on the Flat and not even at that level over hurdles so far. Visored. TFRHIIII BHA-
9 WINDOW OF TIME (IRE) (109)
B f Zoffany (IRE) - Kiss Me Daily (FR)
The Soldiers of Fortune IV
10-9
Kielan Woods
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Fair Salinia Ltd Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDam half-sister to smart chaser (winner up to 3m) Hoo La Baloo Fair form in maidens/minor event on Flat for Joseph Patrick O’Brien, leaving that yard for 18,500 gns in July Hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
2023: BOOK OF TALES 3 10 13 Lilly Pinchin 11-2 (Charlie Longsdon) 8 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
POSTPONED LEGACY: Following its run on 28/7/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Kalkaroo (IRE), 7-2 Global Skies (GB), 5-1 Give It To Me Oj (GB), 6-1 Saucats (FR), 12-1 Window of Time (IRE), 14-1 Character Testing (GB), 16-1 Masonbrook Meadow (IRE), 33-1 Postponed Legacy (GB), 150-1 Ortigia (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 5.35
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RAPUNZEL ME LUSH AND LONG 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 lowered 2lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Mulholland (27 wins from 174 runners, 16%) runs EARTH CRY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs RIVER ROBE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BASHFUL BOY trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 136 miles.
Things didn’t pan out ideally for EARTH CRY when bidding for a hat-trick at Uttoxeter last month, so Neil Mulholland’s 6-y-o is well worth another chance from his reassessed mark at the expense of Stans The Man, who has been rejuvenated by the fitting of cheekpieces and pulled clear with the winner at Worcester 11 days ago River Robe looks best of the rest
1 EARTH CRY (IRE) (35) 22-2114 C
B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Freefourracing (USA)
6 11-12
Dylan Johnston (5)
Mr Anwar Badri Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mighty Universe Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWArrived on a hat-trick and wasn’t seen to best effect as things got tight for a few (also caught further back than ideal) when fourth of 15 at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good) 5 weeks ago, finishing with running left Well worth another chance from his reassessed mark. TFRHHHHH BHA110
2 BASHFUL BOY (IRE) (35) 4604-00 C D
B g Magician (IRE) - Bacheliere (USA)
Milldean Racing Syndicate
8 11-8
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEWCompleted a cross-code hat-trick last summer Also excellent fourth in the Cesarewitch on the Flat in the autumn but has struggled for form since His mark has come down as a result but best watched unless the betting hints that a revival is anticipated (headgear back on). TFRHHIII BHA106
3 STANS
THE MAN (IRE)
B g Milan - Strong Roe (IRE)
Having the craic
(11) PPP-042 C
7 11-4
Nick Scholfield
Ella Pickard, Taunton
Br Michael Moakley Tristan Johnson Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFirmly back in form with cheekpieces fitted, clear of the rest when second of 11 at Worcester (23f, good) 11 days ago. Mark unchanged and fancied to be involved TFRHHHHI BHA102 (+3)
4
RIVER ROBE
(IRE) (54) 2506-15 BF
B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - The River (IRE)
The Blind Squirrels
5 11-3
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Jimmy Coffey Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWRewardedstrongsupportwhenmakingwinningdebutfornewyardinhandicapatMarketRaseninJune.Againheavilybackedbutseemedundoneas much by the way the race developed as the 11lb rise back there when close fifth the following month. Tongue tie applied and upped in trip TFRHHHII BHA101
5
LUNAR CONTACT (IRE) (96) 3P31-2F BF
B g Sea Moon - Bobaway (IRE)
6 11-2
Mr Jack Andrews (3)
Mr Keith F. J. Loads Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Burgage Stud Fresh Air
TIMEFORMVIEWGot back on track after a couple of lesser efforts when third on handicap debut at Fontwell in April 2023 Failed to get home upped in trip the following month and switched yards after (for £18,000), winning a point in the meantime (fell latest start in May) TFRHHIII BHA100
6
SAM’S AMOUR (GB) (41) 3P40-16
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7 11-2
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Aphrodisias (FR) Adam Wedge
Mr Keiran Burke Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
Br Guy Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler who showed improved form to run out an emphatic winner after 13 weeks off at Fontwell (21.8f, good) in May. Failed by a long chalk to repeat that in novice company at Cartmel last month but can bounce back returned to a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA100
2023: WATERGRANGE JACK (IRE) 7 11 6 Sam Twiston-Davies 7-2 (Neil Mulholland) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Earth Cry (IRE), 5-2 River Robe (IRE), 5-1 Stans The Man (IRE), 15-2 Sam’s Amour (GB), 20-1 Bashful Boy (IRE), Lunar Contact (IRE)
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THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 210YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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FLIPS AND SIPS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 4lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball (39 wins from 123 runners, 32%) runs CAPE VIDAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs MY GIFT TO YOU LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOLINTLEA trained by Dr R Newland & J Ins, Droitwich, 143 miles.
BOLINTLEA shaped well after 8 months off/a breathing operation when third at Worcester 6 weeks ago and is potentially on a good mark if building on that. The likeable My Gift To You is next best ahead of Cape Vidal.
1 MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) (36) 1-22032 BF
B g Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE)
6 11-10
Mr Alex Chadwick (5)
LPOG 23 NH James Owen, Newmarket
Br Michael Moloney racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORMVIEWImmediateimprovementupon joiningJames Owen,scoring for fifthtime at Catterick and backing it up with solid placed efforts next4 of 5 starts, collared close home and clear of rest when good second of 14 in handicap chase at Worcester (23f, good) latest. Should go well again up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA110 (+2)
2 CAPE VIDAL (GB) (36) 1P3-333 C
B g Kayf Tara - Midnight Minx
7 11-8
Sam Twiston-Davies
Potwell Racing Syndicate III Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Goldline Stud (Mrs J. Mann) Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t go on as hoped in bumpers after a winning debut but made second hurdles start a winning one at Fontwell in October. Mixed record since but decent start over fences when placed at Worcester last 2 outings. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA108
3 PILOT SHOW (IRE) (9) P2-3146
B g Yeats (IRE) - Castle Jane (IRE)
Eynon, Bryce & Rowley
Br Castle Jane Syndicate
7 11-8
James Bowen
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Warwick in May and backed it up with a solid fourth at Worcester Let down by jumping there since but type to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA108 (-1)
4 JIGGINSTOWN KING (IRE) (36) P33-32F C
B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Miss Baden (IRE)
Barratt, Signy & Spiers
7 11-6
Ben Jones
Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Br Mr J. McDonald Oliver Signy Racing Llp
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed hat-trick at Stratford in October. Good placed efforts at Fakenham/C&D before let down by a rare jumping lapse in first-time headgear at Worcester 5 weeks ago. Cheekpieces quickly discarded TFRHHHII BHA106
5 BROOK BAY (IRE) (36) 30PP-44
Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Orchid Bay
6 11-3
Nick Scholfield
Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br James Robinson Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWExpensive purchase from points who showed plenty of promise when placed in maiden/novice hurdles in the autumn
Disappointed after (has bled) but back on track switched to the larger obstacles both starts this term TFRHHHII BHA103
6 BOLINTLEA
(IRE)
(43) 210/25-3 BF
B m Le Fou (IRE) - Lady Boulea (IRE)
9 11-2
Charlie Hammond Foxtrot Racing Bolintlea
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Michael F. Barrett FOXTROT RACING
TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark in handicap chase at Fakenham on New Year’s Day 2023 Lightly raced since but made encouraging return when third at Worcester 6 weeks ago. Player TFRHHHHH BHA102 (+2)
7 MASTERDREAM (FR) (23) 41562-4 D
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Santa Christiana (FR)
7 11-2
James Best
Mr Dave Harris Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Haras de Saint Julien & A.Tamagni-Bodmer Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on the Flat at Ffos Las (2m) last summer and over hurdles at Hereford (25f) in November Shaped with some promise on chase debut when fourth over C&D in June and in good form back on the level since TFRHHHII BHA102
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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 My Gift To You (IRE), 4-1 Bolintlea (IRE), 9-2 Cape Vidal (GB), 8-1 Masterdream (FR), 17-2 Jigginstown King (IRE), 9-1 Pilot Show (IRE), 12-1 Brook Bay (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 6.45
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RAPUNZEL ME BOUNCY BLOW AND GO NOVICES’ LIMITED 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Mulholland (27 wins from 174 runners, 16%) runs BELLA CAVALLA and HAWAII DU MESTIVEL
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs JOKER DU CHENET
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALDUNI’S GIRL trained by D Cole, Solihull, 164 miles.
BUSHMILL BOY was strong in the betting starting out for Olly Murphy when just touched off at Uttoxeter last time and he’s worth a chance to belatedly gain a first success Hawaii du Mestivel and Joker du Chenet are both on the up and appeal as big threats. Support for Damask on debut for Dan Skelton would need following
1 LUCKY ROSE (IRE) (33) 244/54-3
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Shantou Rose (IRE)
Austin, June & Jonny Allison
Br Mrs Deborah Hobson
6 11-12
Tom Bellamy
Noel Williams, Blewbury
Noel Williams Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers and has offered something to work on over hurdles, again hitting the frame in a novice at Uttoxeter last time Potentially lenient opening mark and looks of definite interest TFRHHHHI BHA92
2 TIQUE (GB) (11) 04-560T
B or Br m Blue Bresil (FR) - Toberdowney (IRE)
5 11-7
Daniel Sansom (3)
Mrs Heather Royle Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br DC & HM Royle We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner at the fourth attempt in May 2023 but has shown just modest form at best so far over hurdles and refused to race at Worcester last time Best to look elsewhere again TFRHHIII BHA87
3 JOKER DU CHENET (FR) (47) P0-4442
Br g Doctor Dino (FR) - Tanais du Chenet (FR)
5 11-4
Mr Alex Chadwick (5)
Pontoon racing James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mme Marie-Laure Besnouin
The Rare Breed Meat Company
TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 9 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Stratford (22f, good) 47 days ago. Getting better at present and should be on the premises again TFRHHHHI BHA84
4 HAWAII DU MESTIVEL (FR) (44) 3//P005-2 BF 7 11-1
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Pensee du Mestivel (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies
Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mr M Hallais, Mme M. Hallais et al Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Third in a point and getting the hang of things over hurdles, posting his best effort to date over hurdles when second at Uttoxeter last time Obvious claims TFRHHHHI BHA81
5 MACMOLLY (GB) (36) 060-40
5 11-0
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Flutter Bye (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mrs Siobhan McAuley Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mill House Stud Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW In good hands but minor promise only in a brace of bumpers/over hurdles. Goes up in trip for handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA80
6 BUSHMILL BOY (GB) (44) 4502-52 BF
10 10-11
B g Malinas (GER) - Miss Holly Sean Bowen
Fools and Horses Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Longdon Stud Ltd Motaclan
TIMEFORM VIEWLong-standing maiden who made the frame on several occasions for David Thompson Underwent breathing operation prior to positive start (runner-up when well backed) for current yard at Uttoxeter 44 days ago and shouldn’t be long in opening his account. TFRHHHHH BHA77
7 HE IS A CRACKER (IRE) (79) 2321-65 C BF
B g Califet (FR) - She Is A Cracker (FR)
8 10-10
Isabelle Ryder (10) Enigma Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Philip Heskin
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful over fences here in September and has returned from 6 months off in form over hurdles, albeit not catching the eye as much on latest outing Mark looks appealing. TFRHHHII BHA76
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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
SILVER ATOM (IRE) (22) 44-5P05
Gr g Vadamos (FR) - Dalaway (IRE)
6 10-9
Miss Brodie Hampson (3)
Mrs Emma Palmer Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Joe Murphy
Archie Watson Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Tasted success on the Flat at Bath last year and several creditable efforts over hurdles. Didn’t take to chasing this summer and ran poorly back on the level recently TFRHHIII BHA75
9
DAMASK
(FR) (115) 64330-0
B m Walzertakt (GER) - Lyric Melody (FR)
Union Stripes
5 10-6
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden handicap hurdler, again made no impact at Ffos Las 115 days ago. Sold from Tom Symonds £13,000 since and potentially well handicapped now starting out for powerful new connections. Needs close market inspection. TFRHHHHI BHA72
10 BELLA
CAVALLA
(IRE) (80) 000P-35
B m Milan - Beech Lodge (IRE)
6 10-5
Brendan Powell
BG Racing Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br James Neville Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on promise of previous start when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good) 80 days ago and others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA71
11
ALDUNI’S GIRL (GB) (143) 60040-
B f Dartmouth - Omgnotanother (IRE)
Knowle Racing Stables Limited
4 10-5
Chris Ward (3)
Deborah Cole, Solihull
Br David Manning Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten a long way on all starts but this is her first handicap. TFRHHIII BHA74
12 CAPTAIN BILL (IRE) (40) 0/P0-00
Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Pomme
Thorne Farm Racing Ltd
5 10-5
Lorcan Murtagh
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Mark Phillips,Bill Simms,Katherine Hawke Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW No encouragement in a bumper/over hurdles. Looks firmly up against it again TFRHIIII BHA68
13 KAUTO CASTILLO (FR) (13) P0-00
B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Kauto Tireless (FR)
Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 12
4 10-5
James Best
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Mr Jean-Philippe Aubert Fbc Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to make an impact over hurdles, including in handicap at Market Rasen last time
Hard to fancy from well out of the weights TFRHIIII BHA65
2023: REBEL INTENTIONS (IRE) 6 10 13 Dylan Whelan 10-3 (Emma Lavelle) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Blinkers worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 10.
Stewards Note:
SILVER ATOM: Following its run on 8/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
ALDUNI’S GIRL: Following its run on 9/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Hawaii du Mestivel (FR), 4-1 Bushmill Boy (GB), 13-2 Joker du Chenet (FR), 8-1 Damask (FR), 10-1 Lucky Rose (IRE), He Is A Cracker (IRE), 20-1 Macmolly (GB), 33-1 Silver Atom (IRE), 40-1 Tique (GB), Alduni’s Girl (GB), 50-1 Bella Cavalla (IRE), 100-1 Kauto Castillo (FR), 200-1 Captain Bill (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 7.20
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RAPUNZEL ME BOUNCY BLOW AND GO NOVICES’ LIMITED 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 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Mulholland (27 wins from 174 runners, 16%) runs JONGLEUR D’ETOILES and ROYAL REGARD
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & J Ins (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs LIGHTENING GESTURE LONGEST TRAVELLER: TRICKALIGHT trained by D Cole, Solihull, 164 miles.
A chance is taken on EASTER ICON, who was a four-time winner over 1 3/4m+ on the Flat and he could be about to leave his low-key hurdles form behind now switched to handicap company and faced with a stiffer test. Lightening Gesture will be a big threat if able to pick up where he left off last summer, while Trickalight is third choice ahead of Ideal de Romay.
(IRE)
5 11-12
Ch g Sixties Icon - Vive Ma Fille (GER) Isabelle Ryder (10) Mrs S. Bullock Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Jonathan Mitchell
TIMEFORM VIEWFair handicapper on the Flat but hasn’t made much of an impact in his 3 completed starts over hurdles so far. On the upside, none of these rivals look particularly solid either and he could do better now upped in trip and pitched into a handicap in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA89
2 NO MORE BOLERO (GB) (47) 556-025
Br g Protectionist (GER) - Ninfea (GER)
5 11-9
Brendan Powell
Simon Hunt and Bob Wilson David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold
Br Dr Christoph Berglar Winvic Construction Limited, R. Wilson Contractors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulstayerontheFlatinGermanyforWaldemarHickstand,equippedwithfirst-timecheekpieces,heleftprevioushurdlesformbehindwhengoingcloseat Newton Abbot (18.5f, good) on penultimate start. However, failed to repeat that upped to 2 3/4m last time and now tried in more severe headgear. TFRHHHII BHA86
3
SELECTIVELISTENING
(IRE) (41) 0P0554
B g Westerner - Selective Hearing (IRE)
5 11-6
Mr Jack Andrews (3)
Mr T. Ellis Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br J F. Mernagh Fresh Air
TIMEFORMVIEWSignsofabilityinmaiden/novicecompanyandwasn’tdisgracedonhandicapdebutinafirst-timetonguestrapatCartmel(17.2f,goodtofirm)lastmonth, albeit he didn’t find much when the chips were down Difficult to predict whether this step up in trip will prove to be in his favour or not. TFRHHHII BHA83
4 SILENT AUCTION
(GB) (20) 0/430-30 5 11-3
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Odello Kevin Brogan Eventmasters Racing Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Br Little Lodge Farm Eventmasters Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWOut of a bumper winner and reached the frame twice in that sphere last season However, her efforts in mares ’ maiden hurdles have left much to be desired and, having offered little on first start following a wind op on the Flat recently, she is opposable back hurdling. Handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA80
5 LIGHTENING GESTURE (GB)
B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Cornlaw
Mr Royston Morgan Evans
(366) 4335/43- 5 11-3
Charlie Hammond
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Cornlaw Partnership Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatwinnerwhoappearedtobegettingthehangofthingsoverhurdleswhenmakingtheframeinhandicapsatBangorandUttoxeterlastAugust,latterly upped to 2 1/2m and shaping as though this even stiffer test could be just the ticket 12-month absence to overcome but big player all the same TFRHHHHI BHA80
6 ASK HER OUT (IRE) (33) 100-60
6 11-0
B m Ask - Fair And Aisey (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
Mr Craig Pistaszczuk Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum
Br Michael M. Byrne All Groundworks (Southern) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner but she hasn’t shown much over hurdles to date and big step forward needed now that she ventures down the handicap route. TFRHIIII
7 JONGLEUR D’ETOILES (FR) (108) 60000-P 5 10-13
B g It’s Gino (GER) - Salika (FR) Richie McLernon
Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mr Guy Cherel & Mlle Martine Glais
TIMEFORM VIEWBeaten favourite sole start in bumpers and failed to trouble the judge in maiden/novice hurdles. Didn’t fare any better on handicap debut at Southwell when last seen in May and needs to raise his game now upped in trip with a first-tome tongue strap added. TFRHHIII BHA76
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
JOYFUL KIT (IRE) (43) 33-4P06
B m Getaway (GER) - Kitara (GER)
Harriet Brown Racing Club
Br Cyrus Buttimer
8 10-9
Dylan Johnston (5)
Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 33 starts overall and it’s probably best to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA72
9 ROYAL REGARD
(FR) (44) 0054-55
B g Shalaa (IRE) - Royal Highness (GER)
Mrs Lesley Ellen Awdry
Br S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux
6 10-8
Charlie Deutsch
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEW Little to shout about thus far and he looked a non-stayer over C&D on his penultimate start. TFRHHIII BHA71
10
TRICKALIGHT
(IRE) (99) 5654-20
B m Leading Light (IRE) - Horner Mill (IRE)
Knowle Racing Stables Limited
8 10-8
Chris Ward (3)
Deborah Cole, Solihull
Br Miriam & John Murphy Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who produced arguably her best effort yet when runner-up over 19f here in May. Below par at Market Rasen next time but she is at least 2lb lower now and is worth a second look returned to this venue. TFRHHHII BHA71
11 IDEAL DE ROMAY
(FR) (54) PF0-PP5
B g Coastal Path - Cardora (FR)
Jon’s Birthday
Br Gerard Gordat & Olivier Gordat
6 10-6
Elizabeth Gale (7)
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Merriebelle Stable Llc
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful at the third attempt in Irish points and while the majority of his efforts over hurdles have lacked spark, there was more promise in his latest effort at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to firm) Step back up in trip looks a good move and he’s a live each-way candidate TFR
12
MILTON BOY (FR) (44)
0/605-5P
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Valgenceuse (IRE)
Milton Boy Syndicate
Br E. Drouet, D. Salmon & A.Gaucher-Herbert
5 10-5
David Noonan
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show any ability and, unless the addition of a visor sparks immediate improvement he looks set for another struggle from 4lb out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA64
2023:(See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn first time by No. 2, 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9, 10, 11.
Stewards Note:
SILENT AUCTION: Following its run on 10/8/2024 it was reported that the horse did not handle the bends.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Lightening Gesture (GB), 5-1 No More Bolero (GB), 7-1 Selectivelistening (IRE), 8-1 Ideal de Romay (FR), 10-1 Silent Auction (GB), Trickalight (IRE), 12-1 Jongleur d’Etoiles (FR), 14-1 Easter Icon (GB), 16-1 Royal Regard (FR), 28-1 Joyful Kit (IRE), 40-1 Ask Her Out (IRE), 80-1 Milton Boy (FR)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 3.50 - THE RAPUNZEL ME LONG HAIR DON’T CARE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, August 24th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Penalties, after August 17th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to August 27th, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Rapunzel Me will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 29 entries at £30. - Closed August 24th, 2024. 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. A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 4.25 - THE RAPUNZEL ME CURLS FOR THE GIRLS NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, August 24th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Penalties, after August 17th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Rapunzel Me will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 20 entries at £30. - Closed August 24th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 5.00 - THE RAPUNZEL ME LET YOUR HAIR DOWN JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for juvenile maiden three yrs old. Enter by noon, August 24th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb. Rapunzel Me will give 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 £38. - Closed August 24th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 5.35 - THE RAPUNZEL ME LUSH AND LONG 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 three 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. August 28th. Penalties, after August 17th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Rapunzel Me will give 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 £38. - Closed August 24th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 2lb
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 6.10 - THE RAPUNZEL ME HAIR FLIPS AND SIPS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Penalties, after August 17th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Rapunzel Me will give 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 £44. - Closed August 24th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 4lb. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 6.45 - THE RAPUNZEL ME BOUNCY BLOW AND GO NOVICES’ LIMITED 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, August 24th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after August 17th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Rapunzel Me will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 21 entries at £30. - Closed August 24th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 7.20 - THE RAPUNZEL ME BOUNCY BLOW AND GO NOVICES’ LIMITED 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, August 24th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th.
Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after August 17th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Rapunzel Me will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 20 entries at £30. - Closed August 24th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
FIXTURE LIST 2024
K E Y Bold text Feature Day Live Entertainment (A) = Afternoon Racing (E) = Evening Racing
JANUARY Thurs 11 Afternoon Racing Sun 28 Afternoon Racing
FEBRUARY Wed 14 Afternoon Racing Sun 25 (A) National Spirit Hurdle
MARCH
Wed 6 Afternoon Racing Mon 18
28
APRIL Fri 5
19
MAY
Wed 8 Evening Racing
Thurs 16 (E) Centenary Raceday Sun 26 (A) Family Fun Day
JUNE Wed 12 Afternoon Racing
AUGUST Fri 30 Evening Racing
SEPTEMBER
Sun 8 (A) Family Fun Day Tues 24 Afternoon Racing
OCTOBER Fri 4 Afternoon Racing Wed 23 Afternoon Racing
NOVEMBER Fri 8 Afternoon Racing Sun 17 (A) BetGoodwin Southern National
DECEMBER
Tues 10 (A) Christmas Jumper Day Thurs 26 (A) Boxing Day Racing
