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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
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Eachhorse hasbeen given astarrating, theseare definedbelow:
HHHHH Selectedtowin therace.
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
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
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THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 210YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE V2 RADIO CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (34 wins from 209 runners, 16%) runs MIDNIGHT GOLD & OF CORSE I CAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (1 win from 5 runners, 20%) runs MIDNIGHT GOLD & OF CORSE I CAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: UNBLINKING trained by R Bevis, Duckington, 227 miles.
JUST A MEMORY gained her breakthrough victory at Newton Abbot recently and nudged up just 1lb looks the way to go in this uncompetitive handicap He Is A Cracker could prove the main danger if, as expected, building on his recent run over hurdles here.
colours no horse
1 MIDNIGHT
1/243-P0 8
B m Fame And Glory - Midnight Fox (IRE) Harriet Tucker (3)
Neil Mulholland Racing Club
Br Geoffrey Thompson
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced since a hurdles win at Southwell in June 2023, not offering much obvious promise in her 2 outings this summer. Needs this switch to fences to spark major improvement TFRHHIII BHA97
2 JUST A MEMORY (FR) (24) 5P-5021
B m Muhtathir - L’Aulniere (FR)
6 11-12
Jack Andrews
Mr S. R. W. Howlett Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Mr Janick Gigou Fresh Air
TIMEFORMVIEW Opened her account in 4-runner handicap chase at Newton Abbot (21f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Back up in trip and merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb. TFRHHHHH BHA95
3 UNBLINKING (GB) (26) 54P-253
B g Cacique (IRE) - Deliberate
Mr R. N. Bevis
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd
12 11-0
Toby McCain-Mitchell (3)
Robert Bevis, Duckington
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran is winless since 2023 though he wasn’t disgraced when third of 5 in handicap chase at Fontwell (26f) 26 days ago. Needs considering TFRHHHII BHA83
4 HE IS A CRACKER (IRE) (26) 21/65P-0 CD
B g Califet (FR) - She Is A Cracker (FR)
9 10-10
Isabelle Ryder (5) Enigma Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
Br Philip Heskin
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner for Gary Brown in 2023. Lightly raced since and looked rusty on yard debut when seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle here (21.8f, good) 26 days ago. Can take a step forward now back chasing. TFRHHHHI BHA79
5 OF CORSE I CAN (FR) (7) 0P-5P56
Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Walk In Corsica (FR)
8 10-2
Bradley Harris
Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br G.FA. Du Pont Rouge Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Second on Rules debut in a Ffos Las novice hurdle in June 2022, but lightly raced and little impact since, including on chasing bow at Worcester a week ago. TFRHHIII BHA69 (-2) 2024: MUSICAL SLAVE (IRE) 11 11 5 James Turner 9-4 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Just A Memory (FR), 2-1 Unblinking (GB), 6-1 He Is A Cracker (IRE), 10-1 Of Corse I Can (FR), 11-1 Midnight Gold (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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): C Gordon (33 wins from 195 runners, 17%) runs JOREBEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Gordon (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs JOREBEL
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: IT’S LIFE trained by Kathy Turner & AS FAST AS WIND trained by D Hitchins, both Sherborne, 97 miles.
JOREBEL was value for more than the winning margin over C&D 11 days ago and is a straightforward choice to follow up from the same mark for an in-form stable As Fast As Wind, a winner on the Flat since last seen over hurdles, is second choice.
colours no horse
1 MAD MAXIOS (IRE) (181) 421- 4 12-0
B g Maxios - La Premiere Dame (FR)
Beyond Redemption Syndicate
Paul O’Brien
Harry Derham, Newbury Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadily progressive in 3 wins over hurdles last season, albeit fortunate when winning 4-runner junior event at Chepstow on final outing, left in front approaching last. Remains unexposed but has been handed a stiff looking mark TFRHHHII BHA103
2 MOTAZZEN (IRE) (30) 604111- CD
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Yaazy (IRE)
Carol & Chris Jackson & Henrietta Knight
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
7 11-10
Brendan Powell
Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Henrietta Knight
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a hat-trick over hurdles at Southwell on New Year’s Day and caused a surprise when getting the better of a trio of fancied 3-y-os back on the Flat there in August prior to having winning run ended at Lingfield Returns to hurdling on an appreciably higher mark now and more will be needed. TFRHHHII BHA98
(25) 00652-
Ch m Galileo Gold - Balkaya (IRE)
Simonell Racing
Br Tally-Ho Stud
5 11-9
Robbie David (7)
Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed an aptitude for hurdling last season, settling better in a soundly-run race when second at Taunton (16.5f) in January. Off the mark on the Flat (fair form) at Salisbury in August and merits consideration back in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA97
4 MISS KASSIOPI (GB) (100) 3252-60
B m Recharge (IRE) - Centplicity
6 11-9
Gavin Sheehan
Mr Richard J. Bandey Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Fawley House Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWProduced her best effort to date when runner-up on her Stratford handicap debut in March but has been well below form both starts this term First run for yard after leaving Danni O’Neill. TFRHHHII BHA97
5 JOREBEL (FR) (11) 04043-1 CD
B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Natarebelle (FR)
Mr D. S. Dennis
Br Mr Michel Pehu
6 11-1
Freddie Gordon (3)
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved again when off the mark in 8-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (good to firm) 11 days ago, getting back up late after rider had eased prematurely final 1f (value for more like 3-length win). Looks capable of following up from the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA89 (+6)
6 IT’S LIFE (GB) (3) 3456
3 10-2
B f Without Parole - Havana Jane Harry Kimber
Mr E. A. Brook
Br Farleigh Racing
Kathy Turner, Sherborne
TIMEFORM VIEW Below par form over hurdles to date and again raced lazily on the Flat at Bath 3 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA86
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Jorebel (FR), 7-2 Motazzen (IRE), 9-2 As Fast As Wind (IRE), 6-1 Mad Maxios (IRE), 14-1 Miss Kassiopi (GB), 66-1 It’s Life (GB)
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TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Snowden (16 wins from 72 runners, 22%) runs FRESH PERSPECTIVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (11 wins from 62 runners, 18%) runs COUNTRY STYLE BOY FANCY THAT: J Snowden won this race in 2023 and 2024. The stable runs FRESH PERSPECTIVE today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOYFUL VOICE trained by J Moon, Jersey.
Jamie Snowden has won the last 2 runnings of this so the suggestion is his bumper winner FRESH PERSPECTIVE, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong Harry Derham point recruit Park Talk would rate a danger if the market speaks in his favour, while Tom Lacey’s Jimmy Hurdstrom achieved enough when runner-up twice in bumpers to think he can make his presence felt in novice hurdles
1 WHATYOUWAITINGFOR (IRE) (43) 432221 D 4 11-8
B g Axxos (GER) - Miss Philippa (IRE)
Willy Twiston-Davies
James Turner (5)
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Martin Edmonds Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up 3 times prior to getting off the mark in 18.5f Newton Abbot maiden (good) 6 weeks ago. Should give his running but suspicion he might prove vulnerable to at least one of the hurdle newcomers in this line-up. TFRHHHII BHA106
2 COUNTRY STYLE BOY (IRE) (-)
Ch g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Simply Special (IRE)
6 11-2
Nathan Howie (3)
Mr B. Homewood James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mr M. Kearney
TIMEFORM VIEW Imperial Monarch gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners on Flat, including 6f/7f winner Star Lad. From a very good stable and needs a betting check. TFRHHHII BHA-
(18)
5 11-2
B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Yeah Baby Yeah (IRE) Adam Wedge
Mildean Racing, Jack Pook & Jeanette May
Br Winterbeck Manor Stud
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on the Flat but has been in good form at Brighton of late, winning once and second 3 times in August/September Makes hurdle debut TFRHHIII BHA-
4
(GB) (287) 1/10-
5 11-2
B g New Approach (IRE) - Tea Blossom Gavin Sheehan
The GD Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEW €62,000 buy who won only outing in points and followed up in a Uttoxeter bumper last November Well beaten in Ascot listed bumper in December but remains a promising sort for hurdling for a stable with a good record in this race TFRHHHHH BHA-
5
(IRE) (164) 1622-
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Hakuna (IRE)
Tony Bloom
5 11-2
Stan Sheppard
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Don Commins Plumbing World
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when runner-up twice in bumpers in the spring Should be up to making an impact in a race like this now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 PARK TALK (IRE) (181) 4221- 5 11-2
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Nova Cyngi (USA) Paul O’Brien
Mr Andrew Mitchell Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd & G. Hadden Owzat-Cricket, OLBG
TFRHHHHI BHA-
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on last of 4 starts in Irish points (Apr 2025) Joined a good yard for his hurdle career and has to enter the reckoning, particularly if the betting vibes are strong
7 JOYFUL VOICE (FR) (10) 30/066- 6 10-9
Ch m Voiladenuo (FR) - Nadessa
Marc Goldstein
Mr James Moon James Moon, France
Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Taillis
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden in varied events in France and on Jersey.
TFRHIIII BHA-
8 DRIVING MISS D’AZY (GB) (188) 0- 4 10-8
Ch f Jack Hobbs - Amazing d’Azy (IRE)
Mr & Mrs K. R. Ellis
Br Mr & Mrs K. Ellis
Tom Bellamy
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1 when last of 13 in a Uttoxeter bumper on debut in March. Could only consider if the betting hints that a lot better is anticipated this time. TFRHIIII BHA-
2024: REACH FOR THE MOON 5 11 9 Gavin Sheehan 7-2 (Jamie Snowden) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No. 8.
Stewards Note:
DRIVING MISS D’AZY: Following its run on 29/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran freely.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Fresh Perspective (GB), 4-1 Whatyouwaitingfor (IRE), Park Talk (IRE), 9-2 Jimmy Hurdstrom (IRE), 9-1 Country Style Boy (IRE), 25-1 Foinix (GB), 100-1 Joyful Voice (FR), 150-1 Driving Miss d’Azy (GB)
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.
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR JUVENILE THREE YRS OLD
THE LAND & POWER LTD.
JUVENILE HURDLE
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (76 wins from 366 runners, 21%) runs THE BELLHOP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (5 wins from 14 runners, 36%) runs YELLOW CARD
FANCY THAT: G & J Moore won this race in 2017 and 2019. The stable runs THE BELLHOP today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: YELLOW CARD trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 264 miles.
SPUDDLING is taken to confirm recent C&D superiority over Bouboule and strike at the second time of asking over hurdles Harry Derham’s charge may give him most to do ahead of the consistent Manyana Blue.
1 BANKSMAN (GB) (84)
Ch g Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) - Donna Ray
Marc Goldstein
Ms Adrienne Gross Sheena West, Lewes
Br Stoneham Park Stud Southdowns Unleashed
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest Flat winner at up to 1m for Jack Channon Sheena West is no stranger to hurdle success with recruits from the same source but this one might be best watched at the first attempt. TFRHHIII BHA-
2 BOUBOULE (GB) (11) 4
11-0
B g Without Parole - Rachel Zane (IRE) J. J. Slevin
Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede
Br Mrs A. Cantillon & Mrs E. Mcstay
Harry Derham, Newbury
The Sporting Life
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat. Offered something to work on when fourth of 9 on C&D hurdle debut (good to firm) 11 days ago. The cheekpieces worn on that occasion are replaced by first-time blinkers Open to progress TFRHHHHI BHA-
(32)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Sweet Dragon Fly
11-0
James Bowen
Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Yeomanstown Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair at best on Flat (stays 11.5f) Makes hurdle debut fitted with the blinkers he wore for the first time on the Flat last time TFRHHIII BHA-
B f Postponed (IRE) - Nordican Bleue (FR)
Upton House Stud
11-0
Luke Scott (3)
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Richard Newland Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on Flat who has taken well to hurdling, placing 3 times before making all at Newton Abbot (good to soft) last month. Good second under a penalty there since Looks sure to give her running again TFRHHHHI BHA104
5 SPUDDLING (GB) (11) 3
B g Time Test - Sally (FR)
Mrs Tracy Turner
Br Silfield Bloodstock
11-0
Harry Kimber
Kathy Turner, Sherborne
TIMEFORMVIEWModest 11.5f Flat winner who showed an aptitude for hurdling when third over C&D (good to firm) 11 days ago, with the reopposing Bouboule just under 2 lengths behind in fourth Open to improvement TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 THE BELLHOP (IRE) (16) 11-0
Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Royal Free Hotel (IRE)
Jane Davis and Sara Mould
Caoilin Quinn
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Newtown Anner Stud KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat Stable no stranger to success in this race and interesting to see what the betting makes of him. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 YELLOW CARD (GB) (24) U 11-0
B g Masar (IRE) - Sooraah
George & Jenkins Partnership
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Sean Bowen
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner at 1 1/2m on the Flat for Ollie Sangster. 6/1, blundered and unseated second on Newton Abbot hurdle debut 24 days ago.
TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: ROGUE KING (IRE) 3 11 2 Mr Alex Chadwick 2-9 (James Owen) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Stewards Note: BANKSMAN: Following its run on 11/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Bouboule (GB), Manyana Blue (GB), 7-2 Spuddling (GB), 5-1 Yellow Card (GB), 10-1 The Bellhop (IRE), 28-1 Flagon Dry (IRE), 33-1 Banksman (GB)
RESULT:
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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TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 104YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights lowered 2lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (76 wins from 366 runners, 21%) runs BALLYWILLIAM BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (11 wins from 62 runners, 18%) runs HECOULDBETHEONE LONGEST TRAVELLER: HECOULDBETHEONE trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 113 miles.
None of these can be ruled out but the vote goes to BALLYWILLIAM BOY who rates just the pick of the weights and is taken to end a long losing run having not been seen to ideal effect at Stratford last time out. The returning Duhallow Tommy has gone well fresh and could prove the main danger ahead of Hecouldbetheone
1 SOUTHOFTHEBORDER (IRE) (256) 11/1U2/4- 7 11-12
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Dante’s Queen (IRE)
West Coast Haulage Limited
Br Donal Kenneally
Brendan Powell
Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Henrietta Knight
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumper winner who quickly made into a fairly useful winning hurdler in 2023/24 and shaped well when fourth of 8 on his chasing bow at Warwick in January for Nicky Henderson Resumes for his new yard with more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA125
2 REALLYNTRUTHFULLY (IRE) (170) 315210- 6 11-10
B g Jet Away - Style of Campile (IRE)
Nothingbutthetruth
Br Arctic Tack Stud
Tom Bellamy
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW A dual hurdles scorer (around 21f) last term and not disgraced when ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f, good) final run. Much respected on his seasonal return sent chasing. TFRHHHII BHA123
3
(IRE) (82) 15-2113 CD 8 11-10
B g Shirocco (GER) - Shecouldbetheone (IRE)
Mr & Mrs R Sage
Br Denis Cusack
Sean Bowen
James Owen, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWRevitalised for current yard and he displayed a likeable attitude in landing back-to-back Uttoxeter handicaps (at 21f) in June Last of 3 back hurdling at Stratford since but remains well in the mix here. TFRHHHII BHA123
4
(IRE) (27) 0-23234 D 10 11-5
B g Vita Venturi (IRE) - Safety Recue (IRE)
Mrs M. Devine
Br Michael Hourigan
Freddie Mitchell (5)
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWIt’s now 24 runs since his last win in 2021 but he comes here in good nick, not seen to best effect when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Stratford (17f, good) 27 days ago. A likely player in a change of headgear TFRHHHHH BHA118
TOMMY (IRE) (217) 20/3225-
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Grannie Liz (IRE)
Kevin Brogan
John and Marion Terry Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Br John Hennessy Lawmens Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form without winning over fences last term until coming in last of 5 in handicap chase at Newbury (16.4f, soft) in February. Has won off a break so not without interest on his return. TFRHHHHI BHA115
2024: LORD OF CHESHIRE (FR) 7 11 12 Sam Twiston-Davies 85-40 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Southoftheborder (IRE), 10-3 Hecouldbetheone (IRE), 7-2 Duhallow Tommy (IRE), 4-1 Ballywilliam Boy (IRE), 13-2 Reallyntruthfully (IRE)
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TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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): C Gordon (33 wins from 195 runners, 17%) runs SUMMER IN MILAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (11 wins from 62 runners, 18%) runs IVANE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LADY HENRIETTA trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 150 miles.
SUMMER IN MILAN wasn’t at his best when last seen over fences here in June, but he returns to hurdling after a break with his yard very much amongst the winners, so he’s put forward as the answer. Lady Henrietta posted a respectable third at Worcester recently and is feared most ahead of Ivane, who’s proven consistent since joining the James Owen stable
colours no horse age st lb
1 DOCTOR MIDAS (FR) (163) 55234-
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Thea (GER)
Carol & Chris Jackson & Henrietta Knight
5 12-0
Brendan Powell
Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Br S.C.E.A. de La Fontaine Henrietta Knight
TIMEFORMVIEW Below expectations on sole outing in bumpers but improved on hurdling debut form when second in Ludlow maiden in February, staying on having been hampered 3 out. Hasn’t matched that form in 2 runs for new yard, though TFRHHHII BHA105
2 BELLES BENEFIT (IRE) (10) 4-63315 CD
B m Leading Light (IRE) - Snowbelle (IRE)
Alex Harvey
Br Paul O’Dwyer
9 11-12
Harry Bannister
Ben Case, Banbury
David Andrews Construction Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who made the most of a good opportunity in a change of headgear at Stratford in September. Struggled from a 7lb higher mark at Warwick since, however. TFRHHHII BHA103 (-1)
3 IVANE (FR) (11) 23-321F BF
B g Network (GER) - Uvanana (FR)
A Keaveney, M Keaveney & P Butcher
Br E.A.R.L. Trinquet & M. & O. Trinquet
7 11-11
Sean Bowen
James Owen, Newmarket
Keaveney Contractors LTD
TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever and likeably consistent over hurdles and fences since joining the James Owen stable, well on top at the finish when winning an 8-runner chase at Sedgefield (21.1f) last month Fell at the second here 11 days ago but should continue in form back over hurdles if none the worse. TFRHHHHI BHA102
4 SUMMER IN MILAN (IRE) (115) 331-223 CD
B g Milan - Summer Again (IRE)
The Les & Jan Gilbert Racing Legacy
Br Mrs R. Molony
6 11-8
Freddie Gordon (3)
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in March. Bit below his best when third of 6 over fences here in June but of interest reverting to hurdling for an in-form yard following a break. TFRHHHHH BHA99
5 FLEMEN’S TIPPLE (IRE) (12) P-236P0
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Marie des Anges (FR)
Jokulhlaup Syndicate
8 10-3
Caoilin Quinn
Andy Irvine, East Grinstead
Br Miss Lisa Pyne Funnel Fuel
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2024 and ran poorly in a first-time visor at Plumpton (25f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Blinkered now. TFRHHIII BHA80 (-2)
6 LADY HENRIETTA (GB) (18) 6PP-403 5 10-2
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Matrow’s Lady (IRE)
Elliott England (10)
Mr Steven John Matthews Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Steven Matthews Matthews Roofing Bristol Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Poor maiden who ran creditably when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, soft, 18/1) 18 days ago. Sure to be competitive if reproducing that performance.
7 GUGUSS COLLONGES (FR) (207) P/00P00- 9 10-2
B g Secret Singer (FR) - Une Collonges (FR) Lilly Pinchin
Mr Roger Teal Roger Teal, Lambourn
Br G.A.E.C Delorme Borras Construction Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice over fences in Autumn 2023 but has largely struggled over hurdles and fences since First run for 6 months Cheekpieces back on
8 NEEDTOKNOW (IRE) (43) 36-P406
5 10-2
B m Milan - Presenting Pearl (IRE) Rex Dingle
Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Miss D. Quigley
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced on first of 3 starts in Irish points Little promise in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles but more chance now handicapping from a basement mark. First-time cheekpieces replace a tongue tie. TFRHHIII BHA68
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Blinkers worn first time by No. 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 2.
Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Lady Henrietta (GB), 7-2 Summer In Milan (IRE), 4-1 Ivane (FR), 13-2 Doctor Midas (FR), 9-1 Belles Benefit (IRE), 25-1 Needtoknow (IRE), 40-1 Flemen’s Tipple (IRE), Guguss Collonges (FR)
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £153,154 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 15th September to 31st December 2025
First Race 1.53 - THE V2 RADIO CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 27th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 1st. Penalties, after September 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase 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 September 30th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. V2 Radio 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. 8 entries at £30. - Closed September 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.28 - THE BEST OF BRITISH EVENTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, September 27th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 1st. Penalties, after September 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Best of British Events 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. 12 entries at £30. - Closed September 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.03 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, September 27th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. Sky Sports Racing 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. 13 entries at £38. - Closed September 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.38 - THE LAND & POWER LTD. JUVENILE 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 three yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, September 27th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 1st. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Land & Power Ltd. 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. 9 entries at £38. - Closed September 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.13 - THE PRACHEE INDIAN RESTAURANT, WESTERGATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, the third £1421, the fourth £711 and the fifth £354. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £58 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 1st. Penalties, after September 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Prachee Indian Restaurant, Westergate 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. 9 entries, 1 at £11 and 8 at £58. - Closed September 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182; Fourth £591; Fifth £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights lowered 2lb.
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.48 - THE SUMMERLEY RECRUITMENT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, September 27th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 1st. Penalties, after September 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Summerley Recruitment 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. 10 entries at £30. - Closed September 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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