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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.
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SUNDAY 24 MAY
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LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL
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PHILIP HIDE
No.ofdays since last ran
horse’s name
form guide
previous performances
/=new season
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Bold type shows allweather form
C=coursewinner
birthplace of horse if not GreatBritain horse’s saddlecloth number colour since graphic age
D=distancewinner
CD=course &distancewinner
BF=beaten favourite
3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332
Bg Galileo(IRE) -Pay The Bank
weight st-lbs
711-7
HarrySkelton
The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, SheptonMallet Br Roncon ChurchtownBloodstock Br &LaneLtd Potensis 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 RatingsExplained
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
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 2.00
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE KSR LIGHTING NOVICES’ 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (35 wins from 231 runners, 15%) runs CONKWELL DANCER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs CONKWELL DANCER LONGEST TRAVELLER: WESTERN GEORGE trained by J & A O’Neill, Cheltenham, 112 miles.
HANDMEDOWNASTAR built on the promise of his hurdling debut at this course when runner-up at Newton Abbot last month, so he could be ready to open his Rules account this time around Flash Man has also made an encouraging start over hurdles and looks the biggest threat, with Midnight Pass the pick of the remainder.
Gr g Norse Dancer (IRE) - The Full Sister (IRE)
Neil Mulholland Racing Ltd
Br Neil Mulholland Racing Ltd
Bradley Harris (3)
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEW Norse Dancer gelding. Dam unraced sister to dual bumper winner/useful 2 1/2m/21f hurdle winner Tikkanbar. Watch for market clues on debut TFRHHHII BHA-
2 HANDMEDOWNASTAR (IRE) (50) 2132-
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Breaffy House Lady (IRE)
6 11-3
Harry Cobden
Mr Simon Smode Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Mrs Patricia Winters Wimpole Clinic
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who has made a promising start in 2 1/4m maiden hurdles, third at this course on Rules debut before finding only one too strong at Newton Abbot last month. Leading contender with further improvement to come TFRHHHHH BHA110
3
SNOWSKI
(IRE) (46) P0- 5 11-3
B or Br g Snow Sky - Rose Gold Cross (IRE)
Reach For The Sky Partnership
Marc Goldstein
Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne
Br Dermot & Rose Day Karen Jewell Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up on debut and fared little better in first-time cheekpieces when well-beaten ninth of 12 in maiden over this C&D last month. Looks to be up against it. TFRHIIII BHA-
4
THEPASSINGCYCLONE (GB)
(93) 56- 6 11-3
B g Passing Glance - Surf In September (IRE) Harry Bannister
Mr D. G. Cram Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn
Br David Cramm High View Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed some ability amidst greenness when rallying for fifth in 10-runner bumper at Chepstow on debut in January. However, went backwards from that effort when tailed off at Exeter the following month. Off since ahead of going hurdling TFRHHIII BHA-
5 WESTERN
GEORGE
(IRE) (57) 0/3055- 5 11-3
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Gorgeous Kate (IRE) Richie McLernon
Paul Taiano & The Gorgeous Crew Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Cyril O’Hara Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed on second of 3 starts in bumpers and some encouragement on hurdling debut when fifth of 12 in a C&D novice in January. Well held in maiden at Uttoxeter (23f) in March, though it still remains early days as he returns to this venue TFRHHHII BHA-
6 FLASH MAN (FR) (18)
031-2 BF
4 11-2
B g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Dubai Empress (IRE) Kevin Brogan MorningStar Racing Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Br Yvette & Henri-Alex Pantall Lawmens Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner at around 1 1/2m on the Flat in France and scored on third start over hurdles in a Plumpton maiden last month. Beaten only by a fellow last-time-out winner in novice at this course (2 1/4m) 18 days ago and he can make his presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA112
7 GREY GAMBLE (IRE) (30) 504-
Gr m Capri (IRE) - Knapping Princess (IRE)
5 10-10
Gavin Sheehan Bonita Racing Club
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Liam O’Regan Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWBred for more stamina than speed and finished mid-field in a pair of bumpers. After 5 months, in need of the experience sent hurdling when well-beaten fourth of 7 in mares novice at this course (2 3/4m) a month ago. Looks one for further down the line TFRHHIII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
MIDNIGHT PASS (GB) (12) 60334-P
B m Passing Glance - Midnight Gem
Ms G. E. Morgan
5 10-10
Paul O’Brien
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Ms Gillian E Morgan Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up on first of 2 starts in bumpers and progressed gradually in maiden/novice hurdles, before showing promise after 6 months off when fourth of 9 on handicap debut at Taunton (19f) in April. Shaped as if amiss last time, but could bounce back with yard going well TFRHHHII BHA92
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
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GREY GAMBLE: Following its run on 24/4/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped novicey.
MIDNIGHT PASS: Following its run on 12/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
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SECOND RACE 2.35
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE V2 RADIO 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.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (70 wins from 358 runners, 20%) runs JACQUETTA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs GIDDYUPADINGDONG LONGEST TRAVELLER: PEACE MOTIVATOR trained by B Murphy, Caerfyrddin, 144 miles.
Cases can be made for a few of these but LADY DAPPLE ROSE matched her previous form switched to a handicap when fifth at Ludlow last month and having joined Ben Pauling since, she can emerge victorious over Shalfa, who has upped her game over hurdles this year. Hiero Sport was a shade fortunate when scoring here last month but rounds off the shortlist
1 SHALFA (IRE) (35) 5/32514- D 7 12-0
Ch m Ribchester (IRE) - Mikandy (IRE)
Marc Goldstein
The Shalfa Partnership Lydia Richards, Chichester
Br Lasnawood Ltd & Tullis Park Rose Ltd
Lydia Richards Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form to get off the mark over hurdles in 9-runner handicap at Plumpton last month, seeing things out better away from the mud Wasn’t disgraced but equally never looked like following up over 2m back there a fortnight later Considered back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA98
2 LADY DAPPLE
ROSE (IRE) (32) 526035-
Gr or Ro m Kingston Hill - My Viking Bay (IRE)
Royal Arch Racing LDR
Br Mrs Mary O’Connor
5 11-10
Callum Pritchard
Ben Pauling, Naunton
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability in 2 bumpers and bits and pieces of promise over hurdles, most recently when fifth of 11 on handicap debut at Ludlow (21f, good) last month. Noteworthy trainer change having switched to Ben Pauling since and she could be worth chancing back down in trip TFRHHHHH BHA94
3 PEACE
MOTIVATOR
B g Massaat (IRE) - Ssafa
(GB) (19) 0/UUFP-P
6 11-5
David Noonan
Mr A. Evans Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
Br Richard Kent & Clare Lloyd
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning bumper debut for Olly Murphy in autumn 2024 but yet to complete in 5 starts over hurdles, unseating his rider on yard/handicap debut back from 6 months off at Ffos Las (2m, good) recently First-time cheekpieces replace a hood TFRHHIII BHA89
4 CHARTWELL JOCK
(GB) (35) 6F03-
B g Churchill (IRE) - Tiptree (IRE)
4 11-4
Daniel Sansom (3)
Mr Simon Smode Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Michelle Morris Wimpole Clinic
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful winner on the Flat for Andrew Balding who left previous efforts in this sphere behind sent handicapping after a 3-month break when a close third of 10 at Plumpton (2m, good) 5 weeks ago. Every chance he can build on that here. TFRHHHII BHA94
5 GIDDYUPADINGDONG
(IRE) (35) 1//P04-
Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Wind Inher Sleeves (USA)
6 11-4
Bradley Harris (3)
Mr G. Wells Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mighty Universe Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning debut in bumpers for Milton Harris then off 27 months Has possibly just been feeling his way in ahead of a switch to handicaps, showing a bit again when fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Plumpton (2m, good) 5 weeks ago. Tongue tie applied. TFRHHHII BHA88
6 HIERO SPORT (FR) (30) 105/031- C 9 11-1
Gr g No Risk At All (FR) - Brasilia Sport (FR)
David Simkins
Br Har de L’Etoile & P. Matzinger
Bryan Carver
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened his account for the season having fallen to the same mark as for his previous success in 12-runner event here (19f, good) last month, though probably a little fortunate on the day (left clear on landing last). Nudged up 3lb and every chance he’ll feature TFRHHHHI BHA85
7 WHATCOMBE (IRE) (19) 40-5
B g Camelot - Duchess Andorra (IRE)
4 10-12
Richie McLernon The Cheeky Pups Faye Bramley, Lambourn
Br M. Ryan
TIMEFORMVIEWWent the wrong way on the Flat and little promise in 3 runs over hurdles, tried in cheekpieces for the first time over jumps but tailed
in novice at Hereford (2m, good) earlier in the month. Needs the
TIMEFORMVIEWGoing the right way now handicapping and clearly stayed the trip well returned to further when second of 7 here (19f, good) earlier in the month. In good hands and can continue on an upward trajectory TFRHHHII BHA80
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.
Stewards Note:
LADY DAPPLE ROSE: Following its run on 22/4/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
WHATCOMBE: Following its run on 5/5/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Hiero Sport (FR), 4-1 Chartwell Jock (GB), 9-2 Shalfa (IRE), 8-1 Lady Dapple Rose (IRE), 10-1 Jacquetta (IRE), 12-1 Giddyupadingdong (IRE), Whatcombe (IRE), 66-1 Peace Motivator (GB)
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THIRD RACE 3.10
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 210YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SUN RACING SUMMER JUMPS CHAMPIONSHIP
HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS
5) (ARC SUMMER CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER)
Total prize fund £7000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (35 wins from 231 runners, 15%) runs GATA BAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs HATOS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: FRIENDS DON’T ASK trained by C Ellam, Market Drayton, 193 miles.
GATA BAN and Friends Don’t Ask finished second and third respectively over C&D earlier this month and, while Friends Don’t Ask can be expected to finish a bit closer this time, Gata Ban is selected to confirm those placings and come out on top. Jack’s Jury is lightly raced over fences and is respected having chased home a pair of subsequent winners at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago
1 JACK’S JURY (IRE) (4) 6135-3U 6 12-0
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Shedan (IRE)
Callum Pritchard
Mr L. H. Evans Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
Br Mr Patrick Delaney
TIMEFORMVIEWMatched pick of his hurdling form when 3 3/4 lengths third of 7 to Loki’s Mischief in handicap over extended 21f at Ffos Las on chasing debut earlier this month (both winner and second that day have won since). Unseated early last time but claims if handling quick turnaround TFRHHHII BHA94
2 FRIENDS DON’T ASK (GB) (8) 0D/PP-33 CD 11 11-7
B g Champs Elysees - Kintyre
Mr Robert P. Clarke
Brendan Powell
Clare Ellam, Market Drayton
Br Fittocks Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWOn a lengthy losing run but has returned in better form this season, shaping better than the bare result when 5 1/4 lengths third of 10 to Special John at Bangor-On-Dee 8 days ago. Races off same mark here and likely to be involved if in same form TFRHHHHI BHA87
3 HATOS (FR) (30) P52233-
9 11-3
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Santalisa (FR) Freddie Gingell
The Hatos Syndicate Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Mr Patrick Boiteau & Mrs Myriam Pommeray Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHasrediscoveredsomeconsistencythisseasonandarrivesonthebackof4placedefforts,51/2lengthsthirdof12toMajesticMomentatthiscourse last time Unproven beyond 2 1/2m, though, and sole previous try at this sort of trip resulted in a tame finish. TFRHHIII BHA83
4 PRINCE CLENI (FR) (41) FP25U2-
8 11-2
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Cleni River (FR) Gavin Sheehan
Daffodil Racing Cleni Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br S.C.E.A de La Metairie Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 career victories over 3m at Southwell but posted one of his better efforts when 4 3/4 lengths second of 4 to Esperti at Fakenham last month Tends to be let down by jumping over fences. TFRHHHII BHA82
5 GATA BAN (IRE) (18) 66634-2 BF
B m Getaway (GER) - Meryemnana (IRE)
The Boot Inn Partnership
9 11-2
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br A. Larkin 2 D Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair winning hurdler who took a big step back in the right direction over fences when second of 11 in C&D handicap 18 days ago. Yard going well and she looks sure to go close if able to build on that performance. TFRHHHHH BHA82
6 UNSPEAKABLE (IRE) (35) 316206-
Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Croise Naofa (IRE)
8 11-1
Mr J. J. Murphy-Knight (7)
The Unspeakable Twelve Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Jack O’Dwyer Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled his chase tally at Hereford (25f) in 2025/26 but has failed to repeat that level in 4 subsequent outings. Back down to last winning mark but looks stable second-string on jockey bookings TFRHHIII BHA81
7 TWP STORI (GB) (93) 454/B56- CD
8 11-1
Ch g Proconsul - Gulf Punch Benjamin Macey (5)
Mr Paul Drinkwater Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
Br Mickley Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner Probably needed the run when down the field on chasing debut last season but has run modestly over hurdles since and looks to have an uphill task back over fences after another 93 days off. Cheekpieces back on TFRHHIII BHA81
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
2025: BALLINTARA (IRE) 13 10 11 Marc Goldstein 9-1 (Diana Grissell) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7.
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FOURTH RACE 3.45
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE MERCEDES-BENZ OF CHICHESTER MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £8700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3514, 2nd £1757, 3rd £879, 4th £439, 5th £219. (Penalty Value £4594.47) Weights lowered 2lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (70 wins from 358 runners, 20%) runs SHUTFRONTDOOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (1 win from 10 runners, 10%) runs FRESH AS A DAISY LONGEST TRAVELLER: QUEENS VENTURE trained by D Summersby, Kellacott, 191 miles.
SHUTFRONTDOOR remains with potential and will likely benefit from this stiffer test of stamina on her handicap bow. She gets the nod Recent C&D winner Miss Goldfire looks the obvious danger given her record here.
B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Our Grace (IRE) Miss Lily Bradstock (7) The Belle Syndicate Sara Bradstock, Wantage
Br George Halford Equimedia Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive three-time winner over hurdles who opened heraccount in this sphere with a game display in a big-field Cheltenham handicap in October. Given plenty of time to recover from an early fall at Taunton since, she warrants respect back over the smaller obstacles here. TFRHHHII BHA115
2 QUEENS VENTURE (IRE)
(19) 2/113P-4 D 6 11-12
B m Westerner - Bobbi’s Venture (IRE) Bryan Carver
Little Acres Racing Dean Summersby, Kellacott
Br Pat Moore
TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time winner for Dan Skelton who did all she could when third on stable debut at Newcastle in November and returned to form when fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (3 1/4m, good, 9/2) 19 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip Not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA115
3 FRESH AS A DAISY (GB)
(32) 2/132P5- 7 11-7
B m Kapgarde (FR) - Whoops A Daisy
Paul O’Brien
Just Four Men Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston Unibet
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened her account at the first time of asking over hurdles in novice at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m) this time last year and largely run with credit since, latest when fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Perth (2 1/2m, good to soft) 32 days ago. Ought to give another good account TFRHHHII BHA110
4 MISS GOLDFIRE (IRE)
(18) 2006P-1 CD
B m Yeats (IRE) - Miss McGoldrick (IRE)
7 11-5
Ciaran O’Shea (7) Harry Fry Racing Syndicate Miss Goldfire Harry Fry, Corscombe
Br Mr John Connolly Grosvenor Sport
TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice this time last year and bounced back to form when taking 9-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (good) 18 days ago. 5lb rise fair and another bold bid is anticipated. TFRHHHHI BHA108
5 SHUTFRONTDOOR (GB) (10) 12F22-3 C 5 11-2
B m Frontiersman - Sudden Light (IRE)
Mr J Hinds, Mr A Head & Mr G L Moore
Br Pleasure Palace Racing
Freddie Mitchell (3)
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful debut in bumper here a year ago and has found improvement over hurdles the last twice, including when third of 9 in novice at this course (2 1/4m, good) 10 days ago. This longer trip promises to suit and she looks a likely improver on handicap debut. TFRHHHHH BHA105
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Miss Goldfire (IRE), 3-1 Shutfrontdoor (GB), 9-2 Fresh As A Daisy (GB), 11-2 Smugglers Haven (IRE), Queens Venture (IRE)
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 166YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SOUTHCOAST HOMECARE EXCELLENCE IN CARE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £7000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Honeyball (38 wins from 136 runners, 28%) runs JUGGERNAUT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (1 win from 10 runners, 10%) runs LELANTOS LONGEST TRAVELLER: CINDERELLO trained by A Hales, Edgecote, 133 miles.
Unexposed stayer CINDERELLO is fancied to land the double at the expense of consistent Juggernaut, who can make it a hat-trick of runner-up finishes
colours no horse age st lb
1 JUGGERNAUT (FR) (35) 234322-
B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Sacoleva (FR)
Anthony Honeyball Racing Club
7 12-0
James Robottom (10)
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br S.C. Couetil Elevage geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEW Consistent sort who finished runner-up here (18f) prior to again finding one too good over a markedly longer trip at Stratford (26f) last time and he should give another good account under his usual conditional rider. TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 LELANTOS (IRE) (48) 26134P- D
Br g Presenting - Western Focus (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing XCI
10 11-10
Paul O’Brien
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Patrick Cashman Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWHas blown hot and cold since notching a fifth hurdle success off a 1lb higher mark at Huntingdon in November, for all he was possibly amiss when folding tamely at Hereford last time TFRHHIII BHA96
3 JEFE TRIUNFO (FR) (30) 34U000- 7 11-8
Gr g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Assemblee A Brion (FR)
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/maiden hurdle winner has gone backwards since finishing third in a valuable novice handicap at Worcester and now steps up markedly in trip having finished down the field here (19f) last time Does at least benefit from Harry Cobden (1-1) returning to the saddle TFRHHIII BHA94
4 JUNGLE WOOD (FR)
(223) P/33130-
B g Cokoriko (FR) - A Dormir Debout (FR)
Foxtrot Racing Jungle Wood
7 11-2
Miss Lily Bradstock (7)
Sara Bradstock, Wantage
Br S.C.E.A. Bertwood Stables et al Foxtrot Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a good attitude to get off the mark at Worcester (23f) last summer but found his run of good form coming to a halt when taken on for the lead at Hereford in October. This should pan out more favourably, though, and no surprise to see him bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA88
5
HARLEY’S PRIDE
(IRE) (20) 6/6001-4 BF
B m Jet Away - Cloud Break
You’d Never Know Syndicate
Br Richard Banville
6 11-1
Richie McLernon
Nick Scholfield, Lambourn
Nick Scholfield Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning handicap debut for David Pipe at Doncaster (heavy) in February but seemed to find things happening too quickly following 13 weeks off at Fakenham last time On balance, she’s worth another chance, making just a second start for her capable new yard TFRHHHII BHA87
6 CINDERELLO (GB) (20) 0/4143-1
Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Fernello
6 10-11
Jack Hogan
Miss Susannah M L Parden Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg
Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Low-mileage mare who made it 2 wins from 4 starts in handicaps at Warwick on her return and given that she’s still unexposed over staying trips, a 6lb rise may not prevent a follow-up success. TFRHHHHH BHA83
7 GLORIOUS MIST (IRE) (195) P/U00PP- 9 10-2
B m Fame And Glory - Amazon Mist (IRE)
Marc Goldstein Homewoodgate Racing Club Paddy Butler, Lewes
Br Denis Ahern
TIMEFORMVIEW Was unable to make an impact last year and has plenty to prove on return from 6 months off. TFRHIIII BHA67
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
2025: QUITE THE GETAWAY 7 10 11 Gavin Sheehan 11-2 (Robert Bevis) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7.
Stewards Note:
JEFE TRIUNFO: Following its run on 24/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller
HARLEY’S PRIDE: Following its run on 4/5/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026. Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT FONTWELL PARK
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.fontwellpark.co.uk
SIXTH RACE 4.55
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 104YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
£7000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Walford (20 wins from 92 runners, 22%) runs GORCOMBE MOONSHINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Aprahamian (1 win from 5 runners, 20%) runs LUNAR OCEAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAJESTIC MOMENT trained by D Summersby, Kellacott, 191 miles.
MAJESTIC MOMENT is up against largely out of form rivals here and looks to have been found the ideal opportunity to bounce back from a recent unseat to make it 4 wins from last 6 outings Lunar Ocean made all in first-time blinkers last time and can be the biggest threat if things go as smoothly this time around
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Lost It (IRE)
Mr T. D. H. Hughes
Br Mr Conor Hayes
Bryan Carver
Dean Summersby, Kellacott
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 times over fences, including over C&D in April. Progressive but unseated his rider early on here last time out and should bounce back for that and still appeals as being very well treated so he’s a strong fancy to resume winning ways. TFRHHHHH BHA98
2 THISTLE BE THE ONE (IRE) (61) 26/5P4P- 7 11-13
B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Which Thistle (IRE)
The Thistle Syndicate
Br Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway
David Noonan
Ben Clarke, Corscombe
Ben Clarke Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful bumper winner and runner-up in pair of novice hurdles in 2024/25 for Keiran Burke. Not pulled up any trees for this yard but is best excused last run when hampered and now makes chasing debut (last both starts in points) on the back of a breathing operation. TFRHHIII BHA97
3 FOOTLOOSE MAN (GB) (18) 55512-6 C 7 11-0
B g Telescope (IRE) - Alikat (IRE)
Mr Richard Hobson
Charlie Price
Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
Br Mickley Stud LAP Electrical Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice a winner over longer trip at this track in 2025 and should strip fitter for recent return from 5 months off. Goes without the hood this time but may ideally need a bit further than this nowadays. TFRHHHII BHA84
4 LUNAR OCEAN (IRE) (10) 2524P-1 CD 7 10-9
B g Sea Moon - Lawfull (IRE)
Gavin Sheehan Sox & Co
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Br F. Tobin Lockwood Premium
TIMEFORMVIEWNot the most trustworthy of performers but slipped the field when belatedly getting off the mark in handicap chase over C&D (good to firm) 10 days ago. First-time blinkers seemed to work the oracle that day and could go well if they have the same effect TFRHHHHI BHA79
5 GORCOMBE MOONSHINE
(GB) (30) 336225- C 9 10-7
B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seemma Harry Kimber
Mr Phill Meaden Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports
TIMEFORMVIEWSole win came at this track way back in 2023 but he has strung 3 creditable efforts together lately, encouragingly jumping a bit straighter than can sometimes be the case when fifth here last time. Probably needs a couple of these to falter, though TFRHHHII BHA77
6
MILLIES MITE (IRE)
(10) 5PPUF-6 CD
Ch m Zoffany (IRE) - Charmingly (USA)
10 10-2
Marc Goldstein
CS Partnership Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne
Br Raymond P. Doyle Karen Jewell Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Won over 19.5f here in April 2025 but very little promise to be taken since and she’s easily passed over. TFRHIIII BHA71
2025: JACK SPARROW GREY (FR) 6 11 8 Caoilin Quinn 11-10 (Gary & Josh Moore) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Majestic Moment (IRE), 3-1 Lunar Ocean (IRE), 4-1 Gorcombe Moonshine (GB), 7-1 Footloose Man (GB), 14-1 Thistle Be The One (IRE), 28-1 Millies Mite (IRE)
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES
THE LAND & POWER MARES’ OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 3 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (35 wins from 231 runners, 15%) runs SKY BLUE RIBBON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (6 wins from 13 runners, 46%) runs LA DAME ECARLATE LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRESTIGE RUNNER trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 264 miles.
Jamie Snowden has his string in excellent form, and LA DAME ECARLATE is taken to make a winning start. Point runner-up Sky Blue Ribbon may prove best of the rest
1 KENTFORD LEGACY (GB) (-)
B m Scorpion (IRE) - Kentford Grebe
Daniel Sansom (3)
KFS Syndicate Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Kentford Farm Stud Ltd We Do Vans
TIMEFORMVIEWScorpionmare.Half-sistertousefulhurdlerKentfordGreyLadyandfairlyusefulhurdlerSwallowshide Dam,fairhurdler/chaserup,half-sistertousefulchaser up to 25f The Land Agent. Bred for further but isn’t discounted for yard who’ve been successful with their previous 2 bumper debutants TFRHHHII BHA-
2 SKY BLUE RIBBON (IRE) (106) FF2P-
B m Vadamos (FR) - Ashgrove (IRE)
Mr J. Winfield
Br Mr Barry P Ryan
5 11-2
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWVadamos mare Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 21f) Seddon Runner-up completed start in Irish points but pulled up on her latest start. Wears hood for stable/Rules debut and looks one of the more interesting types on paper, especially if supported. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 GLAD TO BE ALIVE (GB)
(-)
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Adreamstillalive (IRE)
4 10-10
Luke Scott (3)
Mark Albon & Upton House Stud Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Dr RDP Newland & Mr G Farmiloe Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWNathaniel filly. Half-sister to modest hurdler/fair chaser The Dream Goes On, stays 3m Dam (h120), 2m hurdle winner (stayed 2 1/2m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 3/4m) Charlie’s Vic. Stable can ready one first time up and needs a market check TFRHHHII BHA-
4 LA DAME ECARLATE (GB) (-)
4 10-10
Ch f No Risk At All (FR) - Morena Du Berlais (FR) Gavin Sheehan
The Scarlet Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br S. D. Knipe and S. Davies BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEWNoRiskAtAllfilly.Dam,19fchasewinnerinFrance,half-sistertoFrenchhurdler(17f/21/4mwinner)NirvanaduBerlaisandFrenchhurdler/chaser(17f-27fwinner) Toscana du Berlais Yard in rude health, including a winning bumper debutant last week, and she has to be high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 PRESTIGE RUNNER (GB) (35) 6-
B f Passing Glance - Woodland Walk
4 10-10
Shane Fenelon (5)
Big Time Billy Racing Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Miss E. J. Lucas Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEWPassing Glance filly. Half-sister to modest chaser Rangatira Jack. Dam (h120) 2 1/2m hurdle winner (stayed 3m). Last of 6 finishers sole start in point bumpers. Tongue strap on for Rules/stable debut and the market should guide. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 SILVER WHISPER (GB) (35) 0-
Gr f Scalo - Silver Wish
4 10-10
David Noonan
The Silver Whisperers Ben Clarke, Corscombe
Br Mrs S. C. Welch
Ben Clarke Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW£5,0003-y-o,Scalofilly.Dam,unraced,closelyrelatedtofairlyusefulhurdler/usefulchaser(stayed25f)Whisperinthebreeze Towardstheheadofthebetting (4/1) but showed only greenness in a Plumpton bumper on debut. In capable hands, though, and now fitted with a tongue strap. TFRHHHII BHA2025: SHUTFRONTDOOR 4 10 5 Freddie Mitchell 5-1 (Gary & Josh Moore) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5, 6. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 La Dame Ecarlate (GB), 7-2 Sky Blue Ribbon (IRE), 11-2 Glad To Be Alive (GB), 6-1 Silver Whisper (GB), 13-2 Kentford Legacy (GB), 9-1 Prestige Runner (GB)
First Race 2.00 - THE KSR LIGHTING NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, May 18th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 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. 11 entries at £50. - Closed May 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.35 - THE V2 RADIO 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 18th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 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. 16 entries at £30. - Closed May 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.10 - THE SUN RACING SUMMER JUMPS CHAMPIONSHIP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 18th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Sun 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. This race is a qualifier for the ARC Summer Handicap Chase Series Final to be run for a Total Prize Fund of £50,000, over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 25th September, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two or more steeple chases at ARC racecourses this season, at least one of which must have been a qualifier, as well as satisfying the usual handicapping qualification criteria for a Class 2 handicap steeple chase. Qualifying ARC racecourses are Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter and Worcester 10 entries at £35. - Closed May 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.45 - THE MERCEDES-BENZ OF CHICHESTER MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4594 to the winning horse The second to receive £2114, the third £1057, the fourth £528 and the fifth £263. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £43 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £35 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each hurdle race 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. 9 entries, 2 at £8 and 7 at £43. - Closed May 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £3514; Second £1757; Third £879; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4594.47) Weights lowered 2lb.
SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.20 - THE SOUTHCOAST HOMECARE EXCELLENCE IN CARE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 18th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Southcoast Homecare 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. 15 entries at £35. - Closed May 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.55 - THE A.W.JEFFREYS (SOUTHAMPTON) LTD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 18th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A.W.Jeffreys (Southampton) 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. This race is a qualifier for the ARC Summer Handicap Chase Series Final to be run for a Total Prize Fund of £50,000, over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 25th September, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two or more steeple chases at ARC racecourses this season, at least one of which must have been a qualifier, as well as satisfying the usual handicapping qualification criteria for a Class 2 handicap steeple chase. Qualifying ARC racecourses are Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter and Worcester 10 entries at £35. - Closed May 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.30 - THE LAND & POWER MARES’ OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for maiden four and five yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, May 18th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Land & Power 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 £22. - Closed May 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
