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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.
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B g Valirann (FR) - Autumn In New York (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies El Rincon Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Mr Gerard P. Flynn Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won his first 5 starts over hurdles last season, including a Grade 1 novice at Aintree (17f). Even better form this term, fourth in Long Walk at Ascot before resuming winning ways in class 2 at Windsor. Sets a clear standard. TFR HHHHH BHA154
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Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: HHHHH Selected to win the race. HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance. HHHHI Good chance of being placed. HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
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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FIRST RACE 12.50 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE KSR LIGHTING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (38 wins from 248 runners, 15%) runs MAX D’AIRY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (16 wins from 96 runners, 17%) runs THE MAD POET & WET SAIL FANCY THAT: C Gordon won this race in 2024 and 2025. The stable runs THE DRUNKEN SAILOR today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GALANTE DE VASSY trained by T Symonds, Hentland, 159 miles. RACE SUMMARY Despite failing to win a bumper between them, SMOKEHOUSE and The Mad Poet displayed plenty of ability and they could be the pair to focus on now hurdling. Marginal preference is for the Snowden inmate. Of the rest, point recruit Without Cause has to be of interest. 1-2-3: 1.SMOKEHOUSE (IRE) 2.THE MAD POET (IRE) 3.WITHOUT CAUSE (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
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BADDY WOOD (IRE) (-)
4
11-4
B g Capri (IRE) - Tortuga Bay Mrs R. J. Skan Br J. R. Weston
Callum Pritchard Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWCapri gelding. First foal, dam (c96/h89), 2m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Fistral Beach and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 29f) Rons Dream. Newcomer for respected stable. TFRHHHII BHA-
2
KING ROLO (GB) (8) 00
B g Getaway (GER) - Scented Lily (IRE) Scented Lily Racing Partnership Br Scented Lily Breeding Partnership
5
11-4
Paul O’Brien Harry Derham, Newbury OLBG
TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact both starts last month and is probably a handicap project. TFRHIIII BHA-
3
MAX D’AIRY (FR) (206) 252-
B g Storm The Stars (USA) - Dorsa d’Airy (FR) Mr Michael Geoghegan Br S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne
4
11-4
Richie McLernon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWDam maiden over jumps in France, from family of very smart staying chaser Virak. Promise when second of 8 in maiden bumper at Nancy last autumn. Changed hands for £100,000 after but he didn’t look straightforward despite occupying same spot at Newton Abbot in April. Since left Paul Nicholls. TFRHHHII BHA-
4
PADEL WHACKER (GB) (164) 6-5
B g Frontiersman - Sudden Light (IRE) Mr A Head & Mr G L Moore Br Pleasure Palace Racing
4
11-4
Caoilin Quinn Jamie Moore & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Yard has had success with this family but he failed to justify favouritism in Huntingdon bumper on debut in April and didn’t fare much better at Plumpton the following month. Now goes hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-
5
SMOKEHOUSE (IRE) (261) 1/2-
Br g Maxios - Crystal Pearl The Smokehouse Members Br Paul Rothwell
5
11-4
Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW £100,000 purchase after an Irish point win last March and showed plenty of ability when finding another expensive purchase from that sphere too good in a Southwell bumper in February. Rates a useful hurdling prospect for his in-form yard. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6
THE DRUNKEN SAILOR (GB) (184) 6
4
11-4
B g Dartmouth - Ginny’s Tonic (IRE) Freddie Gordon SUSSEX FARMERS RACING CLUB Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Mrs H. Norman Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDartmouth gelding. Dam (h94), maiden hurdler, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2 3/4m) Watcombe Heights out of useful 21f-2 3/4m hurdle winner Golden Bay. Wasn’t unbacked but little in the way of promise in a course bumper in May. Is in very capable hands. TFRHHHII BHA-
7
THE MAD POET (IRE) (230) 2/56-
B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Zariyana (IRE) Agardsley Investments & Dan Skelton Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
5
11-4
Tristan Durrell Dan Skelton, Alcester Revival Solutions Group Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWPoet’s Word gelding who is bred to be useful and produced a promising first effort when runner-up in a bumper at Wetherby (2m, good) last spring. Subsequent efforts in better company no backward step and he’s sure to be well prepared for this first try hurdling. Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA8
8
WITHOUT CAUSE (IRE) (201) 2-
4
11-4
Gr g Success Days (IRE) - Nicaragua Paul & Clare Rooney Br Con O’Keeffe
Beau Morgan (5) Ben Pauling, Naunton BetPro IQ Limited
9
4 10-11
GALANTE DE VASSY (FR) (237) 34-
Ch f Ivanhowe (GER) - Garmargo (FR) Karen Ibberson Henry Pearman T Symonds Br Mr Nicolas Ferrand
Ned Fox (3) Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped well amidst obvious inexperience when third of 9 in a bumper at Ascot on debut in February. Things didn’t pan out favourably next time at Kempton where she wasn’t knocked about but this no easy introduction to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
10
WET SAIL (GB) (16) 0
4 10-11
B f Getaway (GER) - Queens Present (IRE) Charlie Todd Mr Nick Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Nick Skelton The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWGetaway filly. Dam (c67/h112), 21f hurdle winner (stayed 3 1/4m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Golden Sunrise. Makes plenty of appeal on paper but limited short-term promise on recent debut at Worcester. Clear second string for the yard. TFRHHIII BHA2025: KOCKTAIL BLEU (FR) 5 11 1 Freddie Gordon 85-40 (Chris Gordon) 14 ran Hood worn by No. 3.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 The Mad Poet (IRE), 5-2 Smokehouse (IRE), 11-2 Without Cause (IRE), 11-1 Max d’Airy (FR), 14-1 Baddy Wood (IRE), 25-1 The Drunken Sailor (GB), Galante de Vassy (FR), 28-1 Padel Whacker (GB), 100-1 Wet Sail (GB), 200-1 King Rolo (GB)
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TIMEFORM VIEW €42,000 3-y-o, £100,000 4-y-o, Success Days gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/chaser Gabriel Ranger. Runner-up sole start in Irish points and he’s a noteworthy Rules newcomer. TFRHHHHI BHA-
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SECOND RACE 1.25 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 104YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE OPC HOME GUARD REMEMBRANCE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (FONTWELL CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Walford (20 wins from 93 runners, 22%) runs MUTLEY CREW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (10 wins from 27 runners, 37%) runs SEA WARRIOR LONGEST TRAVELLERS: AHANAGLOGH trained by F O’Brien & GLANCING BACK trained by E J Baker, both Cheltenham, 112 miles. RACE SUMMARY
SEA WARRIOR surpassed his hurdling form at first time of asking over fences when a ready winner here 2 weeks ago and his follow-up claims appear to be bright. Ahanaglogh was on the up from his low base when last seen and is a threat on reappearance, along with Koenigsstern. 1-2-3: 1.SEA WARRIOR (IRE) 2.AHANAGLOGH (IRE) 3.KOENIGSSTERN (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
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SEA WARRIOR (IRE) (16) 5F000-1 C
7
12-0
B or Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Princess’s Choice (IRE) The Sea Warrior syndicate Br John Furlong
Lorcan Williams Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
2
7 11-13
TIMEFORM VIEW Inexperienced but ultimately proved a different proposition sent chasing when an impressive winner at this track over 2 1/4m 2 weeks ago. 8lb rise doesn’t look enough to prevent the follow up. TFRHHHHH BHA105
SANITISER (GB) (18) 431123- C
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Spicy Dal Sunville Rail Limited Br Arbib Bloodstock Partnership
Mr Cian Murphy (7) Jamie Moore & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFlat bred but took pretty well to fences last season, landing 17f handicaps at Plumpton and this venue before short of room close home when second of 3 at Wincanton. Different tactics against him final start and he’s fit from a spin on the level, albeit a low-key one. Blinkers back on. TFRHHHII BHA104
3
KOENIGSSTERN (IRE) (224) 325F22- C
B g Anjaal - Trebles (IRE) Ham Manor Farms Ltd Br Breda Wall & Timothy Cleary
9 11-12
Tom Cannon Nick Gifford, Findon Zeit Club Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who found only one too good in a pair of small-field handicaps to end last season. TFRHHHHI BHA103 Has gone pretty well fresh in the past and Tom Cannon takes over for the first time.
4
CONSTANTINIAN (IRE) (30) 1/243-P0
6
11-8
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Trinity Rainbow (IRE) The St George & the Dragon Partnership Br Richard & Martin O’Keeffe
Charlie Price Oliver Signy, Lambourn Oliver Signy Racing Llp
5
10 11-6
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner but lightly raced since and didn’t really come up to expectations over hurdles. Usual tongue tie again left off on this chase debut. TFRHHIII BHA99
MUTLEY CREW (FR) (265) 3/0121F- CD
Ch m Muhtathir - Moonlight Mischief (IRE) Maclachlan Solicitors & Partner Br Mr David Bond
Harry Kimber Robert Walford, Blandford
TIMEFORMVIEWLow mileage for her age and opened chase account at the third attempt here in December. Followed that with a near-miss on Boxing Day before showing improved form when quickly resuming winning ways at Wincanton. Fell early when last seen in February and she’s entitled to need this. TFRHHHII BHA97
6
AHANAGLOGH (IRE) (255) 5/00022-
B g Watar (IRE) - Wizzy (IRE) De La Haye Lewis Newman Lennon Appleby Br David Patrick Connors
7
10-8
Tom Broughton (3) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Hollins Land
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 2 weeks later and he could resume his progress this season. TFRHHHHI BHA85
7
GLANCING BACK (GB) (233) 6/606F-
Br m Passing Glance - Roberta Back (IRE) Emma Bishop Racing Club & Mrs MJ Arnold Br Jane Arnold
6
10-2
Lilly Pinchin Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham Coombs Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Minor promise only so far but was in process of making a reasonable start to her chasing career until falling 2 out at Hereford in March. Off since and now goes up in distance. 4lb out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA75 12
2025: REALTA LIATH (IRE) 6 11 13 Harry Bannister 17-2 (Warren Greatrex) 10 ran Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Sea Warrior (IRE), 4-1 Ahanaglogh (IRE), 6-1 Mutley Crew (FR), 7-1 Koenigsstern (IRE), 15-2 Sanitiser (GB), 16-1 Constantinian (IRE), 33-1 Glancing Back (GB)
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THIRD RACE 2.00 THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 166YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MY LACES COST MORE THAN YOUR SHOES 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 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (38 wins from 248 runners, 15%) runs MILD MAGIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs MILD MAGIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: STAMINA CHOPE trained by D Roberts, Kenley, 199 miles. RACE SUMMARY
MILD MAGIC can win again for a yard that excels with her type. In-form I Love You Sivola is the most likely danger, with Docteur Romeo also worth a second look.
KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
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MILD MAGIC (IRE) (18) 50432-1
6 11-11
B m Policy Maker (IRE) - Good Time In Milan (IRE) Miss Jane Goddard Br Michael Wemyss
st lb
Conor O’Farrell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadily-progressive 6-y-o. Smooth-travelling second here in April. Again prominent in the market when going one better with an air of authority over C&D on return. Capable of defying a 5lb rise under jockey enjoying purple patch - 8 wins at 29% strike rate (much higher than usual) in last 4 weeks. TFRHHHHH BHA86
2
I LOVE YOU SIVOLA (FR) (3) 0P-1D41 D
B g Le Fou (IRE) - Suave de Sivola (FR) The Milk Sheiks Br Gilles Trapenard & Claude Gerard Chamber
8
11-7
David Bass Max Comley, Sutton Veny
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 2 of 4 starts since joining impressive young trainer (also first past the post/disqualified after rider weighed in light last month). Easy winner of 3-runner chase at Warwick latest. Now back hurdling on third run in 6 days. Looks the main danger to Mild Magic if arriving in same form. TFRHHHHI BHA82
3
STAMINA CHOPE (FR) (18) 3143-63
Ch m Muhaymin (USA) - My Virginia (FR) Mr D. B. Roberts Br Mr Alain Chopard et al
10 11-6
Lee Edwards Dave Roberts, Kenley
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful in 2 1/2m mares handicaps over fences and hurdles (soft/heavy) last season. Shaped as if as good as ever second time up this season, finishing 2 1/2 lengths third of 5 to Mild Magic at Plumpton. May struggle to reverse form, even with 5lb pull at the weights. TFRHHHII BHA81
4
DOCTEUR ROMEO (FR) (16) 0/P05-4 BF
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Celtic Air (FR) Bradley Partnership Br Mrs Henri Devin
5
11-3
James Best Nicky Martin, Minehead
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t achieve much in a bumper/3 hurdle starts last season. Sent off favourite when beaten 6 1/2-lengths fourth of 8 on return/handicap debut at Worcester (2 1/2m, soft), proving a touch too free under the conditions. Could do better up in trip, provided that run has taken the freshness out of him. TFRHHHHI BHA78
5
PATH OF STARS (FR) (19) 512433
B or Br m Masar (IRE) - Amelia May Simon & Christine Prout Br S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel
5
11-2
Benjamin Macey (5) Seamus Mullins, Amesbury We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles in an ordinary Cartmel handicap in May. Handicapper slow to relent following 4 subsequent in-frame efforts, latterly finishing 14 lengths third over fences at Sedgefield (21f). Stamina remains a question mark over this sort of trip, too. TFRHHIII BHA77 2025: FOR GINA 7 11 12 Tom Cannon 3-1 (Lucy Wadham) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Mild Magic (IRE), 7-2 I Love You Sivola (FR), 11-2 Docteur Romeo (FR), 6-1 Stamina Chope (FR), 10-1 Path of Stars (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 2.35 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GARY WRIGHTS BIG 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (38 wins from 248 runners, 15%) runs FIRE FLYER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (6 wins from 18 runners, 33%) runs DONNIE AZOFF FANCY THAT: N Mulholland won this race in 2020 and 2024. The stable runs FIRE FLYER today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LYNX DE THAIX trained by T Symonds, Hentland, 159 miles. RACE SUMMARY
It may pay to concentrate on SO YOU KNOW and Paso Doble, who both made winning reappearances last season. The former gets the nod on just his second start over a trip that really should suit. He’s A Latchico could be a danger, if the market expects him to leave behind a lacklustre comeback run. 1-2-3: 1.SO YOU KNOW (IRE) 2.PASO DOBLE (IRE) 3.HE’S A LATCHICO (IRE) KEY
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FIRE FLYER (IRE) (608) P0/P2PP/- D
8
12-0
B g Shantou (USA) - Eva La Diva (IRE) Mr Michael Geoghegan Br Burgage Stud
Richie McLernon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEW Posted some strong form in novice hurdles in 2023/4. Since looked one with problems in handicap hurdles/chases, pulling hard on final start for Paul Nicholls last March. Questions to answer back hurdling for new yard following 20-month absence. TFRHHIII BHA125
2
LYNX DE THAIX (FR) (245) 1116- D
5
Gr g Tunis (POL) - Perle Secrete (FR) Lady Gibbings Br Mr Michel Bourgneuf
11-7
Gavin Sheehan Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form when unbeaten in a trio of 4-y-o hurdles in France for J. Delaunay. Easy to back when well held on British/handicap debut at Exeter in March. Off further 8 months since and again goes without tongue strap (fitted for all his French wins). TFRHHIII BHA118
3
DONNIE AZOFF (IRE) (24) 5-21222
10 11-7
Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Bonny River (IRE) A Walk In The Park Partnership Br P. J. Reynolds
Isabelle Ryder (5) Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWQuirky veteran. Finished runner-up 4 times either side of small-field handicap success at Newton Abbot in June. Typically raced lazily (off an excessively strong gallop) when beaten 8 1/2 lengths at Hereford latest. Again has his drawbacks as a betting proposition. TFRHHHII BHA118
4
PASO DOBLE (IRE) (203) 132034- CD
9
11-6
Br g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Baila Me (GER) Mr Graeme Brooks Br Godolphin
Paddy Hanlon (5) Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group
5
8
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning return over C&D last October. Now 1lb lower having been operating a notch below his best in the second half of last season, not suited by a hands-and-heels race (raced lazily) at Ayr in April. Better showing expected as a fresh horse here. TFRHHHHI BHA117
HE’S A LATCHICO (IRE) (16) 502U3-5 CD
B g Fast Company (IRE) - Daliana Mr Danny O’Neill and Mr Gary Moore Br Kildaragh Stud
11-4
Caoilin Quinn Jamie Moore & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time course winner. Better than ever when registering a fourth hurdle success at Leicester (2m) this time last year. Backed that up with fifth in a strong class 4 handicap at Ascot. Never going on reappearance here last month (typically needs a run or 2). Respected if back on song, though. TFRHHHHI BHA115
6
SO YOU KNOW (IRE) (218) 01220-
B g Sogann (FR) - Diavoleria Here We Go Again Br J.P. King & Valerie Charlton
5
11-2
Tom Bellamy Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRangy type from family yard knows well. Made a winning return/hurdling debut at Huntingdon this time last year. Shaped encouragingly when runner-up to an improver on handicap bow at Warwick (2m) in March. Disappointing end-of-season run at Chepstow (19f) but well worth another chance at this trip. TFRHHHHH BHA113
7
MOTAZZEN (IRE) (16) 431123 CD
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Yaazy (IRE) Carol & Chris Jackson & Henrietta Knight Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
8
11-1
Paul O’Brien Henrietta C Knight, Wantage Henrietta Knight
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse regular. Completed a double when notching a fifth victory here (2 3/4m) in September (form hasn’t proved robust). Looked handicapped to the hilt when placing in consecutive C&D handicaps since, though does at least have match-fitness on his side. TFRHHHII BHA112 18
8
THE BELLHOP (IRE) (27) 41345-5 C
Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Royal Free Hotel (IRE) Jane Davis and Sara Mould Br Newtown Anner Stud
4
11-0
Freddie Mitchell (3) Jamie Moore & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon both hurdle starts here (2 1/4m) before not beaten far off higher marks in juvenile handicaps at Sandown/Ascot during the spring. Didn’t shape well without usual cheekpieces (now refitted) when well-beaten fifth at Chepstow last month. Market can guide with yard also saddling He’s A Latchico. TFRHHHII BHA112 2025: GRENADIER JED 5 10 8 Harry Kimber 11-4 (Robert Walford) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 8. Stewards Note: SO YOU KNOW: Following its run on 2/4/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 So You Know (IRE), 7-2 Paso Doble (IRE), 11-2 Motazzen (IRE), 7-1 Donnie Azoff (IRE), 9-1 He’s A Latchico (IRE), 10-1 The Bellhop (IRE), 16-1 Lynx de Thaix (FR), 20-1 Fire Flyer (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 3.10 THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 210YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MERCEDES-BENZ OF CHICHESTER 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 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Honeyball (38 wins from 140 runners, 27%) runs HARD STARE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs HARD STARE LONGEST TRAVELLER: PAWPAW trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 147 miles. RACE SUMMARY
Assuming he copes with a 4-day turnaround, HARD STARE can put his fitness to good use and build on what was a promising chasing debut at Plumpton on Monday. Ted The Thief lacks an outing but is the obvious threat. 1-2-3: 1.HARD STARE 2.TED THE THIEF (IRE) 3.SWEET NIGHTINGALE KEY colours
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MY OWN LOVELY LEE (IRE) (23) 45054-P
6
12-0
Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Going For Home (IRE) Callum Pritchard My Own Lovely Lee Syndicate Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Br Miss Lorna Doyle Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWThird sole start in Irish points last year. Maiden over hurdles during a light novice campaign but signed off 2025/26 with his best effort yet when fourth of 6 in handicap at Newton Abbot (3 1/4m) in April. Inauspicious chase debut 3 weeks ago and blinkers quickly applied. TFRHHHII BHA98
2
TED THE THIEF (IRE) (245) 043212-
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Dangan Diamond (IRE) Price, Walters, Pearce & McNally Br Sean Hoare
6
11-4
Harry Kimber Robert Walford, Blandford
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage 6-y-o is improving over fences, justifying support in a strongly-run handicap at Taunton in February prior to a runner-up effort from 7lb higher at Exeter. Off since but demands respect at this level. TFRHHHHI BHA88
3
HARD STARE (GB) (4) 0003-32
6
B g Passing Glance - Farewellatmidnight Marmalade Matters Br Mrs J. Way
11-1
Jonathan Burke Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint bumper winner and showed more than previously over hurdles sent handicapping when placed twice during the spring. Promising chasing debut when second at Plumpton on Monday and claims seem obvious turned out quickly. TFRHHHHH BHA85
4
SWEET NIGHTINGALE (GB) (181) P3133-5
B m Excelebration (IRE) - Night Symphonie Sweet Nightingale Partnership Br R. J. & S. A. Carter
9
11-0
Tristan Durrell Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles scorer who struck at the sixth attempt over fences at Exeter (3m) in March. At least respectable efforts the next twice before perhaps finding a busy spell catching up with her at Warwick in May. TFRHHHII BHA84
5
PAWPAW (GB) (25) 1051/-P6 CD
B g Showcasing - Papaya (IRE) Mr Thomas Gaden Br Biddestone Stud Ltd
9 10-13
Caoilin Quinn D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
TIMEFORM VIEW Not the easiest to catch right but was on a “going” day when winning this race in 2024 and also tasted success at Hereford the following February. Missed 18 months and hard to be confident about him at present after 2 heavy comeback defeats. TFRHHIII BHA83
6
STEAL THE MOVES (IRE) (259) 3P/40P2-
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Tanit Jane Arnold and Rene Foulquies Br Sean Gorman
6
10-7
Lilly Pinchin Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham Coombs Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but a maiden under Rules. Shaped like the best horse at the weights when second in this headgear at Ffos Las in February, tiring final 100 yds after kicking on early. Off the track since and now goes up in distance. TFRHHHII BHA77 2025: FORTUNE DANCER (IRE) 7 10 4 Rex Dingle 15-2 (Chris Gordon) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Hard Stare (GB), 5-2 Ted The Thief (IRE), 15-2 Steal The Moves (IRE), 8-1 My Own Lovely Lee (IRE), 9-1 Sweet Nightingale (GB), 16-1 Pawpaw (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 3.43 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WEDDINGS AT FONTWELL PARK NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Owen (11 wins from 45 runners, 24%) runs WINSTON’S OATH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (16 wins from 64 runners, 25%) runs WINSTON’S OATH LONGEST TRAVELLER: EYEEYE trained by C Ellam, Market Drayton, 195 miles. RACE SUMMARY WINSTON’S OATH didn’t look at home over the fixed-brush obstacles at Southwell 3 weeks ago but that was a pretty strong handicap for the grade and back at the scene of his breakthrough win, he can get back on track. Pippin’s Legend and Eyeeye also contested that aforementioned race and showed enough to think they are the main threats. 1-2-3: 1.WINSTON’S OATH (IRE) 2.PIPPIN’S LEGEND 3.EYEEYE KEY colours
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Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
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horse
age
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PIPPIN’S LEGEND (GB) (24) 43P4-6
4 11-12
B g Passing Glance - Dabinett Moon The Tweed Clad Fossils Br Mrs F. Marriott
st lb
Lilly Pinchin Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Charlie Longsdon Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPromise in a Huntingdon bumper and offered something to work on when third of 6 in juvenile at Haydock on hurdling debut in December. Well below that level next 2 starts but shaped well until making mistake on reappearance/handicap debut at Southwell 3 weeks ago. Hood goes on and he’s of interest. TFRHHHHI BHA92
2
RAGING AL (IRE) (33) 00520-0
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Mountain Bell The Pant Wilkin Partnership Br The Mountain Bell Partnership
5
11-9
David Noonan Mitchell Hunt & Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Tote, DragonBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort who shaped better than the distance beaten suggested first 2 handicap starts, paying the price for a swift move into contention at Taunton. Low-key return tried with a tongue strap at Uttoxeter last month. TFRHHIII BHA89
3
MYSTICAL MABEL (IRE) (184) F406-3
B f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - So Secret (IRE) Jane Davis and Sara Mould Br Maurice Regan
4
11-7
Freddie Mitchell (3) Jamie Moore & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed the benefit of her first handicap run when third of 7 over 19f here in May. More needed from current mark on return but she’s in very capable hands. TFRHHHII BHA87
4
WINSTON’S OATH (IRE) (24) 300213 C BF
B g Churchill (IRE) - Honor Bound Mr T. Parry Br Clarecastle Stud Ltd
4
11-7
Jonathan Burke James Owen, Newmarket Akehurst Equine Transport Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHadn’t shown much on the Flat for this yard but upped his game fitted with a visor, taking another step forward when running out a dominant winner over 19f here last month despite a late blunder. Again made a few mistakes when third at Southwell but these regulation obstacles may suit better. TFRHHHHH BHA87
5
EYEEYE (GB) (24) 205004
6
B g Expert Eye - Cool Kitten (IRE) Mr Robert Clarke and Clare Ellam Br Mr Gordon Roddick
11-6
Gavin Sheehan Clare Ellam, Market Drayton Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden under both codes but mark has fallen and on the back of a breathing operation, he showed a lot more spark when fourth at Southwell 3 weeks ago. That race working out well so he really should be a factor having been eased 2lb. TFRHHHHI BHA86
6
WISTMANS PRINCE (GB) (310) P6/5F46-
B g Jack Hobbs - Tara Mac The Pragmatists Br Tim Vaughan
6
11-5
Conor O’Farrell Kerry Lee, Presteigne Kerry Lee, Kerry Lee
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked in control when falling at the last on his Hereford handicap debut a year ago. Hit with 8lb rise and not in quite the same form both starts to end 2025. Off since. TFRHHHII BHA85
7
BEAUFORT BREEZE (IRE) (150) F/100P/-0
B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Summer Talk (IRE) Mr Mike Hocking Br Roland Rothwell
7
11-3
Tom Bellamy D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner but big prices and well beaten all 4 starts for current yard. TFRHHIII BHA83 24
8
EPHYRA (GB) (186) 0562P-P
5
B m Camelot - Corinthian Girl (IRE) Mr John H W Finch & Jokulhlaup Br Clearwater Stud
11-0
Tom Cannon Andy Irvine, East Grinstead Funnel Fuel
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden who ran one of her better races when second of 6 over 21f at Plumpton in March but followed that with a pair of shockers. TFRHHIII BHA80
9
CALLERO (IRE) (34) P60-5P
4
B g Waldgeist - Viva Italia (IRE) Mrs Arnold & Partner Br Ger Hayes & Waldgeist Syndicate
10-7
Caoilin Quinn Jamie Moore & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWell held both completed starts in junior hurdles and offered little in a trio of outings on the Flat. Showed a bit more in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (2m) in May but he finished pulled up on last month’s return to the track in race won by Winston’s Oath. Cheekpieces applied. TFRHHHII BHA73
10
DUSKY SPYGLASS (GB) (24) P/5/4P-5P
B m Telescope (IRE) - Dusky Lory Mr I. Bostock Br Mr & Mrs Ian Bostock
8
10-6
Freddie Keighley (5) Mike Murphy, Westoning
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope mare who hasn’t done much in a light career.
TFRHIIII BHA72
2025: LOW EXPECTATIONS (IRE) 5 11 0 James Davies 11-2 (Nick Gifford) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 2, 10. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Winston’s Oath (IRE), 4-1 Pippin’s Legend (GB), 8-1 Eyeeye (GB), 11-1 Wistmans Prince (GB), 12-1 Mystical Mabel (IRE), 18-1 Callero (IRE), 22-1 Raging Al (IRE), 33-1 Beaufort Breeze (IRE), Ephyra (GB), 100-1 Dusky Spyglass (GB)
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.50 - THE KSR LIGHTING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 31st and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. KSR Lighting 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. 23 entries at £50. Closed October 31st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.25 - THE OPC HOME GUARD REMEMBRANCE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Fontwell Chase Series Qualifier) 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 0-105. Enter by noon, October 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Penalties, after October 24th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Members from the Offington Park Club 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. All horses which finish in the first 8 in this race will be eligible to enter THE FONTWELL CHASE SERIES FINAL to be run over 2m 3f 104y at Fontwell on 20th March 2027. 14 entries at £30. - Closed October 31st, 2026. 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 2.00 - THE MY LACES COST MORE THAN YOUR SHOES 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, October 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Penalties, after October 24th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Matt Davis and friends 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 £30. - Closed October 31st, 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. SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.35 - THE GARY WRIGHTS BIG 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5650 to the winning horse The second to receive £2600, the third £1300, the fourth £650 and the fifth £324. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Penalties, after October 24th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Gary Wright and Friends 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 £53. - Closed October 31st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.10 - THE MERCEDES-BENZ OF CHICHESTER 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, October 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Penalties, after October 24th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Mercedes-Benz of Chichester 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 October 31st, 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. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.43 - THE WEDDINGS AT FONTWELL PARK NOVICES’ LIMITED 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, October 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after October 24th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Fontwell Park 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. 16 entries at £30. - Closed October 31st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. 27