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FIRST RACE 5.35
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BET365 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) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (73 wins from 361 runners, 20%) runs PEARL’S PIRATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runs PEARL’S PIRATE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALLYHIHO trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 147 miles.
ThevotegoestoBALLYHIHO,whotookastepforwarduppedto23 7fonherhandicap debut at Newcastle and this slightly shorter trip could prove to be ideal. Summer In Milan is an obvious danger on the back of his all-the-way C&D success, while Nowyouvebinandunit looks the pick of the Neil Mulhollandtrained duo and she is also accorded respect, along with Ma Belle Noire, who has slipped to a dangerous mark.
1 SUMMER IN MILAN (IRE) (40) 400331- CD 6 12-0
B g Milan - Summer Again (IRE)
The Les & Jan Gilbert Racing Legacy
Freddie Gordon
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Mrs R Molony Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Found some improvement fitted with a visor fitted for the first time when making all over C&D at the end of March (Pearl’s Pirate beaten 10 lengths in fourth). Up 6lb but will be a danger to all if the headgear works equally well second time round TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 MA BELLE NOIRE (GB) (43) 15/6PP4-
Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Loxhill Lady
8 12-0
Ciaran O’Shea (7) Dilhorne, Fry and Kingham
Harry Fry, Corscombe
Br Distillery Stud Grosvenor Sport
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 times over hurdles in 2023 and, following an unsuccessful stint over fences, she performed respectably when fourth of 9 back in this sphere at Taunton (3m, good) in March. Trip/ground fine and dangerous to discount off a falling mark. TFRHHHII BHA100
3
VORDERMAN
(GB) (34) 001662- C
4 11-4
B g Study of Man (IRE) - Nadia Promise Ben Ffrench Davis
Homecroft Wealth Racing
Roger Teal, Lambourn
Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Homecroft Wealth
TIMEFORMVIEWWell-held in 2 bumpers but sprung a 25/1 surprise on hurdles debut here (17.7f, soft) in December. Poor next 2 starts but back on track when runner-up at Plumpton (20.5f, good) last month and claims back here if able to build on that effort TFRHHHII BHA98
4 BALLYHIHO (IRE) (32) 020002-
5 10-13
B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Merry Tess (IRE) Jack Hogan Smith, Redknapp, Pocock, Lestrange
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Mrs Jacqueline Donnelly Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced on 2 of 4 starts in Irish points and left low-key maiden/novice form well behind when second on handicap debut upped to 23.7f at Newcastle (good) last month. Dropping back slightly in trip here looks a good move and she’s certainly one to consider TFRHHHHH BHA85
5 PEARL’S PIRATE (GB) (40) 3/60504-
6 10-11
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Classic Pearl Caoilin Quinn (3)
Mr J Preston and Mr C Cox
Br Miss J. P. Hawkins
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a bit sole bumper outing here last March but yet to trouble the judge over hurdles, most recently beaten 10 lengths into fourth in the C&D handicap won by Summer In Milan. TFRHHIII BHA83
6 INSPECTOR LYNLEY (GB) (126) 231P36- D
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Duchess of Seville
8 10-7
Harriet Tucker (3) Neil Mulholland Racing Club
Br Mrs H R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in a novice handicap at Stratford in July and having been pulled up at Perth next time, wasted no time getting back to form tried hooded when third at Kempton (24.6f, good to soft) in November Testing conditions perhaps to blame for heavy defeat at Exeter last time TFRHHIII BHA79
7 NOWYOUVEBINANDUNIT (GB) (39) 24/5B20- 8 10-5
B m Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Oceana Blue
Dylan Johnston
Mr Will Simmons Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br The C H F Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced twice in handicaps for Simon Earle in summer 2023 and good second at Stratford (2 3/4m, good to soft) on first completed start for this yard in March. Shaped better than the distance beaten over the same C&D next time and she’s not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA77
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FOURTH RACE 7.10
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 166YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BET365 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Honeyball (36 wins from 129 runners, 28%) runs DEAR RALPHY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs JONGLEUR D’ETOILES LONGEST TRAVELLER: DEAR RALPHY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 114 miles.
BOBALOT got off the mark for current yard in cosy fashion at Huntingdon last month and he’s the percentage call to follow up from a 7lb higher mark. Jongleur d’Etoiles showed he’s still improving when going down narrowly at Fakenham on his most recent outing and is feared most.
D’ETOILES (FR) 3.MERSEY STREET (IRE)
1 SAINT BIBIANA (IRE) (28) 112634- D 8 12-0
B m Sholokhov (IRE) - En Vedette (FR)
Miss Olive Nicholls (7)
The Posh Pundit Racing Club Limited Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
Br Louis G. Vambeck
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive when upped to around 3 1/4m in handicap hurdles last summer, winning 3 on the bounce before going close in bid for the 4-timer at Newton Abbot. Below that level both starts over fences, travelling with little fluency at Taunton latest, and now back over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA110
2 BOBALOT (GB) (18) 02U331- C
Gr g Camelot - Riva Snows (IRE)
8 11-5
Mr Sean O’Connor (7)
Fusion Racing Club Laura Horsfall, Towcester
Br Biddestone Stud Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner who opened his account for current yard in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f, good to soft) 18 days ago, cosily 7lb higher mark may not prevent the follow up TFRHHHHH BHA101
3 JONGLEUR D’ETOILES (FR)
B g It’s Gino (GER) - Salika (FR)
Mr John P. McManus
Br Mr Guy Cherel & Mlle Martine Glais
(36) 511312-
6 11-5
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWResumed progress to make it 3 wins from his last 4 starts at Wincanton (24.7f) in March Another good effort when close second in 5-runner affair at Fakenham last month and should remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA101
4 DEAR RALPHY
(IRE) (12) 21232P- CD
B g Westerner - Letterwoman (IRE)
9 11-0
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr J. Pike Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Patrick Mulcahy geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who failed to come on for recent run when second of 5 in handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, good) 34 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Visor on for 1st time TFRHHHII BHA96
5 MERSEY STREET (IRE)
(46) 2P415P-
B g Califet (FR) - Seeking Susan (IRE)
The Iveragh Syndicate
7 10-6
Kevin Brogan
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br J. H. Kidd Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark in 23f handicap hurdle at Fakenham in January, making all. Not disgraced despite beating only one in similar event there next time prior to shaping as if amiss at Bangor May bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA88
2024: THE BOLD THADY (IRE) 7 10 13 Joe Anderson 13-8 (Neil Mulholland) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Visor worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3. Stewards Note:
SAINT BIBIANA: Following its run on 9/4/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly. MERSEY STREET: Following its run on 22/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Bobalot (GB), 10-3 Jongleur d’Etoiles (FR), 7-2 Dear Ralphy (IRE), 9-2 Saint Bibiana (IRE), 7-1 Mersey Street (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 8.10
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE BET365 MARES’ 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) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (32 wins from 201 runners, 16%) runs LITTLE LADY LUCY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs Emma Fenton (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs A LITTLE SOMETHING LONGEST TRAVELLER: CIRCLE OF HOPE trained by B Brookhouse, Newmarket, 113 miles.
A LITTLE SOMETHING got back on track when narrowly outpointed at Plumpton and she is taken to open her hurdles account at the eighth attempt If Newmill Getaway is fit enough to do herself justice following almost a year off she will surely have a say in the finish and Chique Angel can be expected to raise her game now handicapping for the Paul Nicholls yard.
1 A LITTLE SOMETHING (GB) (31) 523602- 6 11-12
B m Dartmouth - Somethinaboutmolly (IRE)
Rex Dingle
Mrs Zara Tindall Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Mrs Zara Tindall
TIMEFORMVIEWYet to win a race of any description but arrives here on the back of one of her best efforts to date, going close in a 20.5f Plumpton handicap (good) Remains on a workable mark up 1lb and she’s a key player with Rex Dingle again booked TFRHHHHH BHA90
2 HURST HILL (IRE) (126) 360U35-
B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Nicat’s Benefit (IRE)
6 11-11
Daniel Sansom (3)
Mr J. H. Young Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Thomas Keating We Do Vans
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in a couple of mares ’ novice events at Newton Abbot last summer (both at around 17f) and also when third over 21.8f here in December However, absent since suffering a heavy defeat at Fakenham on New Year’s Day. TFRHHIII BHA89
3 CIRCLE OF HOPE (GB) (504) 33/- 5 11-7
B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Circle of Angels
Mr R. S. Brookhouse
Jack Quinlan
B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Mr R S Brookhouse Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten a fair way when third in a couple of 2m fillies’ junior hurdles towards the end of 2023. Improvement needed upped in trip for this handicap debut following a 16-month absence TFRHHIII BHA85
4
CHIQUE
ANGEL (IRE) (18) 4/3456- 6 11-6
B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Marie des Anges (FR)
Freddie Gingell
Mrs L. Maclennan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Miss Lisa Pyne Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame in 2 bumpers a year apart and, though she hasn’t set the world alight in 3 starts over hurdles to date, this 6-y-o couldn’t be in better hands and improvement may well be forthcoming now pitched into a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA84
5 NEWMILL GETAWAY (IRE) (353) 5006/53- 6 11-5
B m Getaway (GER) - Presenting Newmill (IRE)
Connor Brace
The Yes No Wait Sorries Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Derwent Dene Farm BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who posted her best effort for a while in this sphere when third of 11 upped to 26.4f at Stratford on final run for David Brace last May. Absent since but she is appealing nonetheless on debut for new connections here TFRHHHHI BHA83
6 MASONBROOK MEADOW (IRE) (174) 3244P2- 4 11-1
B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Kathy Glory (IRE)
Micheal Nolan
THE 69 RACING TEAM Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Kevin Quinn We Do Vans
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on the Flat who has made the frame on each of her 5 completed starts over hurdles, finding just one too good when second in an 8-runner juvenile event at Sedgefield (16.8f, good) in November Mark for this handicap bow looks fair and she’ll be a threat if ready to roll TFRHHHII BHA87
7 LITTLE LADY LUCY (IRE) (62) P004P- 4 10-13
B f Expert Eye - Jazzy Belle (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr B. Walsh Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mount Coote Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat for Joseph O’Brien but she hasn’t shown much over hurdles so far. TFRHIIII BHA85
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 5.35 - THE bet365 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, May 1st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, 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 May 4th, 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. bet365 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. 17 entries at £30. - Closed May 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.10 - THE bet365 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. bet365 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 £38. - Closed May 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.40 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. bet365 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 May 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.10 - THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. bet365 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. 11 entries, 1 at £7 and 10 at £38. - Closed May 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.40 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. bet365 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. 11 entries at £30. - Closed May 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.10 - THE BET365 MARES’ 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. bet365 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 May 1st, 2025. 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 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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