Welcome to Hereford Racecourse for our raceday which marksVenetiaWilliams’ 30 Years in Training. We hope you enjoy the day which is centered around Venetia’s achievements over her career so far.
At 11:15 there will be a parade of current horses in training from Venetia’s Herefordshire yard, we also welcome the legendary Mon Mome (now 25 years young!), 100-1 winner of the 2009 Grand National. Mon Mome will be in the pre-parade ring from 11:10 to meet racegoers and will parade at 11:25 in the main parade ring.
The Hereford Racing Club horse Johnny Boy is being paraded today, and it is not too late to become a member of the 2025-2026 Hereford Racing Club For £320 you can enjoy all the benefits of racehorse ownership, stable visits and shares of prize money, as well as full annual membership to Hereford and all Arena Racing Company racecourses, including Worcester, Chepstow, Uttoxeter, Royal Windsor to name but a few of the sixteen racecourses It is the perfect gift for any racing enthusiasts, so why not speak to one of the racecourse team today or email racingclub@hereford-racecourse.co.uk to find out more or to join!
If you haven’t made a start on the Christmas shopping yet, then the Injured Jockeys’ Fund stand here with us today is the perfect place to start. With Christmas cards, gifts and much more available to purchase, with all proceeds going to such a worthy cause, do pay them a visit next to the winner’s enclosure.
We then look forward to our December racedays to get in the festive mood, starting with Wednesday 10th December and then our ever popular Christmas Jumper Raceday on Saturday 20th December, the ideal way to kick off you festive celebrations with friends and family For details on both these fixtures and to book tickets please visit our website www hereford-racecourse.co.uk
We hope you enjoy your day with us today.
Best wishes
Camilla Esling, General Manager
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABANDONMENT POLICY
In the event of racing being abandoned, the following rules apply:
• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race – badge valid for the next race meeting or full refund
• Abandonment prior to completion of the 3rd race – 50% refund
• Abandonment thereafter – no refund
No refunds will be made on the day of racing
All refunds should be claimed in writing within 14 days of the abandoned meeting.
Please enclose your badge/s as proof of admission and send them to: Racecourse Office, Hereford Racecourse, Roman Road, Hereford HR4 9QU
Please PRINT your name clearly and send with the returned badges
ADMISSION BADGES
Racegoers are politely requested to ensure their badges are worn and to be clearly visible at all times. If you have purchased an E-ticket, please ensure you have this with you at all times
BABY CHANGING FACILITIES
Baby changing facilities can be found in the main toilet block next to the raceday office to the left of the main entrance and in the Rusty Bridge Restaurant toilets Please ask a member of staff for details of a private breast feeding area, if required.
DISABLED VISITORS
Forward parking is available for blue badge holders, stewards will direct you. For disabled visitors requiring a carer, the carer is admitted free of change There is a disabled viewing area accessible through Rusty Bridge for wheelchair users, and disabled toilets on site.
DOGS
Racegoers are not permitted to bring dogs onto the racecourse at any time during the raceday, with the exception of guide dogs for the blind and hearing dogs During hot weather, it should be remembered that Police and RSPCA officials reserve the right to force entry into any vehicle to release an animal if suffering
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Hereford Racecourse employs safety stewards In the event of an emergency which requires evacuation a public announcement will be made and the stewards will direct you to a safe area.
FEEDBACK
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FIRST AID
The first aid room is located inside the main entrance. LITTER
Please help us keep Hereford Racecourse tidy by disposing of your litter and old betting slips in the bins provided
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT HEREFORD
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.hereford-racecourse.co.uk
PHOTOGRAPHY
Flash photography is not permitted at any time Press and Commercial photographers must pre-arrange the necessary permission with the racecourse office at least 7 days before the race meeting Amateur photographers are only permitted to take photographs in the areas normally open to the public and should not encroach upon areas specifically designated for or used by professional photographers. Professional filming and photography takes place here at Hereford Racecourse for various publications and broadcasting, and racegoers (including families) consent to being filmed, photographed and otherwise recorded by Hereford Racecourse or any third party authorised by Hereford Racecourse
SAFETY
In the interests of public safety all visitors to the Racecourse should follow directions of the Safety Stewards on the Stands and the Raceday Staff throughout the racecourse Please do not leave bags or your possessions unattended at any time as this could cause a security alert. The racecourse reserves the right to ask anyone clearly under the influence of alcohol to leave at any time. Racegoers are requested to be particularly aware of their personal safety in all areas where they come into close contact with the horses, such as the parade ring and the horse walks.
NOVEMBER
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
Guy Upton (Chief Steward) Simon Eliot (Stewards’Panel Chair)
Daniel Andrews, Sophie Candy, Margaret Groves
STARTERS
William Jordan
Ciaran McKee
JUDGE
Guy Lewis
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Robert Cuthbert
VETERINARY OFFICERS
Kate Maxwell
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Liam J Kearns, MVB, MRCVS
Ed Shaw MRCVS
Anne Gibbs MRCVS
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Chris Reynolds
Dr Philip Pritchard
Dr Ian Roberts
NURSE
Sarah Godfrey
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Mel Baker, Andrea Kelly, Jeremy Willis, Jane Southam
COMMENTATOR
Stewart Machin
BETTING RING MANAGER
Andy Collins
GENERAL MANAGER
Camilla Esling
CLERK OF THE COURSE
Molly King
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
Oliver Whittaker
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Camilla Esling
PADDOCK PRESENTER
Cornelius Lysaght
Hereford Racecourse is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses
Located next to the Winners' Enclosure offering award-winning hot food, sandwiches, plus tea & coffee, bottled bar & soft drinks PIG LETS PANTRY
Located next to the Hummingbird Bar
Selection of drinks including full draught and bottled bar. Plus Day At the Races Redemption Point.
HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD
form guide
previous performances
/=new season
colour graphic weight st-lb
horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain No of days since last ran
1COURTLIABILITY(IRE)(27)2-
-=new year
Bold type shows Point-to-Point form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite age
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B g Court Cave (IRE) - Whataliability (IRE)
NashWebbPaverVandenberghe&10Percenters
Br Brendan K. Fitzpatrick
411-4
Harry Bannister
Harry Whittington, Sparsholt
TIMEFORMVIEW Cost £88,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point and has won a Fontwell bumper and 21f Sedgefield novice hurdle for new connections. Good chance he can make it 3 in a row TFRHHHHH BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
Selected to win the race
Good chance of being placed. By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
Can be given little or no chance
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. 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 nonhandicaps 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 for novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
You must be 18 or over to place a bet
You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet
If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
Today’s Owners & Trainers lounge is located in the Rusty Bridge restaurant overlooking the racecourse.
Complimentary tea, coffee & luncheon is available throughout the day (on production of the correct voucher) with a full pay bar and tote betting.
Susan Mackay is your dedicated hostess and here to help Owners throughout today.
The Syndicate Lounge is located in the Parade Ring Marquee, for those with pre-registered badges.
Complimentary tea, coffee & biscuits are available throughout the day with a full pay bar and tote betting.
Celebrating 30 Years In Training
Venetia Williams celebrates 30 years as a trainer this November, an achievement that we mark today. In that time she has saddled over 1,700 winners, netting almost £23 million in prize money and making her the winningmost female National Hunt trainer.
Based near the village of King’s Caple, ten miles away from Hereford racecourse, the track has been the venue for 86 of those winners, which from 450 runners represents an impressive strike rate over such a long period of 19%. Venetia also trains the Hereford Racecourse Racing Club horse Johnny Boy.
Venetia rode as an amateur, including in the 1988 Grand National, before a fall in which she broke her neck compelled her to retire. Looking to set up as a trainer, she worked for Martin Pipe and John Edwards and gained further experience in France, the USA and Australia. Down Under she was so impressed by the practice there of turning the horses out for a few hours every day, so that they could move around more, enjoy the open air and have a chance to grazes This goes against traditional training methods, especially in the very different British climate, but perhaps it is a factor that contributes to the success she has had so often with soft-ground horses and stayers
Aramstone
Surrounded by beautiful countryside near Ross on Wye, Aramstone is the perfect place to train racehorses and a wonderful location for owners to visit.
Starting with only a few stables and half a dozen horses, as Venetia's career flourished Aramstone grew to become the modern racing establishment it is today.
Now, the stables offer all the up to date facilities associated with training racehorses, including three gallops, an equine pool and, uniquely, 50 turn out paddocks.
Her most high-profile success was Mon Mome in the 2009 Grand National. He was sent off at 100/1 despite landing a good Cheltenham handicap earlier in the season. At Aintree he beat the previous year’s winner Comply Or Die by 12 lengths. Venetia became the first female trainer to take the race since Jenny Pitman.
Mon Mome joins us today in the parade ring at 11:15
Lady Rebecca Mon Mome
Possibly her most popular horse was the classy mare Lady Rebecca, a £400 purchase who won thirteen of her nineteen races between 1996-2001. Seven of those wins were at Cheltenham, including three consecutive Grade 1 Cleeve Hurdles
Teeton Mill
Teeton Mill won the Hennessy Gold Cup and King George VI Chase and was favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Venetia also won two Welsh Grand Nationals, with Jocks Cross in 2000 and Emperor’s Choice in 2014, and more recently dual Betfair Chase victor Royale Pagaille and L’Homme Presse have been winning and placing consistently at the highest level.
FIRST RACE 12.15
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CELEBRATING VENETIAS 30 YEARS IN TRAINING NOVICES’HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N & W Twiston-Davies (18 wins from 88 runners, 20%) run BROADWAY HONEY & JUSTICE SERVED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (6 wins from 32 runners, 19%) run BROADWAY HONEY & JUSTICE SERVED LONGEST TRAVELLER: THREE FIGS trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 111 miles.
MARSIAC looked a useful prospect at Aintree and is taken to make light of his penalty. C&D debut scorer Montemares may be the chief threat unless the betting speaks in the favour of Twiston-Davies stable newcomer Justice Served
1 MARSIAC(FR)(30)2-41D 4 11-6
B g Roman Candle - Nana de Boitron (FR)
The Marsians Have Landed
Br Ecurie Altima & Aud’As
Tom Bellamy
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up in an Irish point in February and has made a promising start under Rules, benefiting from the step up to 2 1/2m when landing an Aintree maiden last month. Definitely more to come and hard to beat TFRHHHHH BHA124
2 MONTEMARES(GB)(22)1CD
B g Frontiersman - Mawaweel (IRE)
John & Gay Chinn
4 11-6
Stan Sheppard
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Mrs J. Way Plumbing World S TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start to his career in a C&D maiden 22 days ago The form is nothing special but he did it well and looks sure to build on it. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 BUSHSTREETBOWMAN(GB)(184)0
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Molly Mangetout
5 11-0
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling Racing & Dr Suzannah Turk Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Dr I. S. L. Hoult Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, weakened to finish eighth of 12 in a Uttoxeter bumper on his debut in May. Switches to hurdles after 6 months off TFRHHIII BHA-
4 JUSTICESERVED(GB)(-)
6 11-0
B g Kayf Tara - Camillas Wish (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr D. M. Proos Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Mr D M Proos Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara gelding. Dam (c112/h109), 23f-25f hurdle/chase winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Presentingprincess. Check the betting on debut for an in-form stable TFRHHHII BHA-
5 MANUPFRONT(GB)(25)665
5 11-0
B g Frontiersman - Taken By Storm Ben Poste
Mrs Mary Finch James Evans, Kinnersley
Br Mrs Mary Finch
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 2 Uttoxeter bumpers during the summer and remote fifth on hurdle debut there 25 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 NOAHSGREATRAINBOW(IRE)(27)12/00-5 6 11-0
B g Milan - Bowling Green (IRE) Paul O’Brien
Mr W. S. Watt Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Miss D. Quigley & Mrs S. O’Toole OLBG S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper performer in 2023/24 season. Hasn’t got close to that level in 3 hurdle starts but Newton Abbot reappearance fifth was more encouraging and it’s still very early days TFRHHHII BHA-
7 THREEFIGS(IRE)(20)40 7 11-0
B g Affinisea (IRE) - Figlette Sean Houlihan
Mrs R. J. Skan Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Ronnie O’Neill Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Only modest form at best when fourth in 2m Worcester novice on debut in June and well beaten at Chepstow 5 months later. Looks more one for handicaps after this TFRHHIII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
BROADWAYHONEY(IRE)(26)0-53
Ch m Zambezi Sun - Broadway Theatre (IRE)
Willy Twiston-Davies
Br John Leahy
5 10-7
Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (7)
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of ability in a bumper and 2 maiden hurdles but seems unlikely to be of real interest until handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA-
9
HARLEY’SPRIDE(IRE)
B m Jet Away - Cloud Break
You’d Never Know Syndicate
(243)46-
5 10-7
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Richard Banville W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 2 bumpers last season (trained in Ireland on debut). Best watched now hurdling after 8 months off unless the betting strongly hints otherwise TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: JUST LUCKY SIVOLA (FR) 5 11 0 Harry Cobden 9-4 (Paul Nicholls) 11 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Stewards Note:
BROADWAY HONEY: Following its run on 30/10/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Marsiac (FR), 4-1 Montemares (GB), 7-1 Noahsgreatrainbow (IRE), 11-1 Justice Served (GB), 16-1 Harley’s Pride (IRE), 20-1 Broadway Honey (IRE), 28-1 Bushstreet Bowman (GB), 66-1 Three Figs (IRE), 100-1 Man Up Front (GB)
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
SECOND RACE 12.50
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE 2009 GRAND NATIONAL WINNER MON MOME NOVICES’HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (11 wins from 56 runners, 20%) runs FOUR SPRINGS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (12 wins from 32 runners, 38%) runs KOOL KID
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALLYLICKY BAY trained by K Pickard, Umberleigh, 146 miles.
LIAM MERA KAI shaped well when third on his Huntingdon hurdle debut at the beginning of the month and is the percentage call before any market clues are known about Ben Pauling point recruit Four Springs and newcomer Lully du Houx, whose stable has some promising novice hurdlers to compare him to
colours no horse
1 FOURSPRINGS(IRE)(199)1
Br g Berkshire (IRE) - Send For Molly (FR)
Ben Jones
Mr T. P. Radford Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Robert Armstrong Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW EUR82,000 after easily winning sole start in Irish points in May. Interesting hurdle newcomer, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2
HEYBUDDY(IRE)(14)5-203
B g Vadamos (FR) - Assistance
5 11-0
Jonathan Burke
Paul & Clare Rooney Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mmo Bloodstock & Drumlin Bloodstock BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers in the spring. Better in novice hurdles this autumn when third of 9 over C&D a fortnight ago. May do better again. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 JETJOE(GB)(20)0
B g Jet Away - Hollow Park (IRE)
4 11-0
Shane Quinlan (3)
Nick Elliott & Heather Shane Katy Price, Llanigon
Br Katy Price & Nick Elliott Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 300/1, no more than hinted at ability in 2m Chepstow maiden hurdle on debut 3 weeks ago TFRHIIII BHA-
4 KOOLKID(GB)(15)4221-63CD
B g Kool Kompany (IRE) - Silver Link (IRE)
5 11-0
Brendan Powell
Swallowfield Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br The Pocock Family Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course bumper winner in February but only modest form in maiden/novice hurdles in recent weeks. Retains potential but improvement needed TFRHHHII BHA-
5 LANDOFPUNT(IRE)(20)F-0
B g Westerner - Our Valentina (IRE)
Mr C. B. Compton
4 11-0
Stan Sheppard
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Paddy Kennedy Plumbing World S
TIMEFORMVIEW Clear when fell last sole start in points in March Well backed to make a winning hurdle debut at Chepstow 3 weeks ago weakened to finish a remote ninth of 14 Evidently thought capable of better TFRHHIII BHA-
6 LIAMMERAKAI(FR)(23)1-3D
4 11-0
B g Bande (IRE) - Lonely Star (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Mr Eric Lemaitre & Mr & Mrs C. Lemaitre Warren Greatrex Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner on debut in March and made a promising start over hurdles when third of 13 at Huntingdon (2m, good) 7 months later. Open to improvement and leading claims TFRHHHHH BHA7
(-) 4 11-0
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Pruneyle Do (FR)
Tom Bellamy Park View Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Camille Ferchaud & Rene Dugardin Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Buck’s Boum gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/smart chaser Epson du Houx Dam maiden chaser in France The yard has been doing well in similar races so market confidence could prove significant TFRHHHHI BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
RAGINGAL(IRE)(8)U
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Mountain Bell
The Pant Wilkin Partnership
4 11-0
James Davies
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br The Mountain Bell Partnership DragonBet, Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat but made an inauspicious start over hurdles at Exeter last week, pulling hard in a clear head when trying to refuse and unseating at the second. TFRHIIII BHA-
9
BALLYLICKYBAY(IRE)
(25)41-13
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Trendy Native
Pickard Racing Club
5 10-7
Paul O’Brien
Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh
Br Mrs Mary O’Connor Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and made a winning start under Rules in a Bangor bumper in June Looked badly in need of experience when distant last of 3 on Wetherby hurdle debut 4 months later Should be capable of better TFRHHHII BHA-
10 HALFPINTDAISY(IRE)
(165)4
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Passlands (IRE)
C & C Boultbee Brooks
6 10-7
Richard Patrick
Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Andrew Mahon Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1, no short-term promise when well-held fourth of 5 in Newton Abbot novice hurdle on debut in June TFRHIIII BHA-
11
KELLEBELLE(FR)
(39)606
B f Cokoriko (FR) - Kayita (FR)
Mr Chris Walker
Br De La Guilonniere, Berger & Weissmann
4 10-7
Liam Harrison
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/novice hurdles Looks one for low-grade handicaps after this TFRHIIII BHA-
2024: NOWMELAD (IRE) 5 11 7 Lee Edwards 2-9 (Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn by No 8.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Liam Mera Kai (FR), 7-2 Four Springs (IRE), 8-1 Kool Kid (GB), 10-1 Hey Buddy (IRE), Lully du Houx (FR), 11-1 Land of Punt (IRE), 20-1 Ballylicky Bay (IRE), 50-1 Half Pint Daisy (IRE), 100-1 Raging Al (IRE), 300-1 Jet Joe (GB), Kellebelle (FR)
RESULT:
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
THIRD RACE 1.25
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 8YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE LADY REBECCA NOVICES’HANDICAP STEEPLE
CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N & W Twiston-Davies (18 wins from 88 runners, 20%) runs ELECTRIC EDDY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (6 wins from 32 runners, 19%) runs ELECTRIC EDDY LONGEST TRAVELLER: SANITISER trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 148 miles.
C&D winner CHESTNUT PETE is back on a favourable mark and gets the nod to build on quite an encouraging run here last time. Sanitiser should prove suited by the return to 2m and is next on the list ahead of Danny’s Friend, who caught the eye when finishing a place behind the selection on his C&D chase debut 3 weeks ago
7
12-0
B g Mount Nelson - Airlie Beach (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
Br Mr Rowland Crellin Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who shaped better than being pulled up in Stratford handicap hurdle on return from 13 months off in October, racing in a clear lead for a long way. Not discounted on chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA99
2 SANITISER(GB)(18)22132-4D
6 12-0
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Spicy Dal Freddie Mitchell (5) Sunville Rail Limited Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Arbib Bloodstock Partnership KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2m Kempton handicap hurdle last November More miss than hit on the Flat in 2025 but made a fairly encouraging start to his chase career in a 19.5f Fontwell handicap 18 days ago, looking booked for a place until his stamina ebbed late. Player back down in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA99
3 CHESTNUTPETE(GB)(22)313-244CD
10 11-13
Ch g Native Ruler - Rabbit Shane Quinlan (3)
Mike Harris Racing Club Katy Price, Llanigon
Br Messrs M. E. & A. D. I. Harris Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in C&D handicap in March Shaped as if back in form when forth of 12 over C&D 3 weeks ago and he’s only 2lb above that winning mark. Should go well TFRHHHHH BHA98
4 L’EMPIREVERT(FR)(19)0520-01D
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Femme En Or (FR)
E A R Morgans, C A Pengelly, G Wilson
5 11-7
Callum Pritchard (5)
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br Ecurie Madame Patrick Papot Morgans Family Butchers S
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark in 2m Ludlow novice handicap chase 19 days ago but he was aided by a late faller and doesn’t strike as an obvious type to follow up TFRHHHII BHA92
5 BLACKIJODAGROSTIS(FR)(50)5-66244
Br g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Chanelle Dagrostis (FR)
6 11-3
Stan Sheppard Lost in the Summer Wine 2
Br Mr Jean-Pierre Cordonnier
Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Matt Sheppard S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winless following 8 attempts in points and similar story after the same number of starts under Rules Possible he needed latest Stratford fourth after a break (had wind surgery) but others are preferred for win purposes again TFRHHHII BHA88
6 THEPITPOPSY(GB)(240)00//44-
B m Dunaden (FR) - Just Popsy
7 11-3
Freddie Gordon (3) Wetumpka Racing
Br Mr & Mrs James Main
Heather Main, Wantage
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in bumpers but hinted at ability when fourth in a pair of maiden hurdles in March Switches to fences for handicap debut after 8 months off Worth a look in the betting.
7 DARKSOLDIER(IRE)(14)P/6006-P
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Pippa (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA88
6 10-11
Sean Houlihan Oaktree Racing Club
Br Oliver Loughlin
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a maiden point but no show under Rules, including
ago.
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Baby Briggs (IRE)
Sue Howell
6 10-2
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br John Mounsey Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEW Poor maiden hurdler but did catch the eye when fifth of 12 on C&D chase debut 22 days ago, finishing with running left having been dropped out. Open to improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA73
2024: PADDY IN THE CADDY (IRE) 5 12 1 Sean Houlihan 6-5 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 5, 6.
Stewards Note:
ELECTRIC EDDY: Following its run on 18/10/2025 it was reported that the horse had mild post-race ataxia.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Electric Eddy (GB), Sanitiser (GB), L’Empire Vert (FR), 13-2 Chestnut Pete (GB), 9-1 Blackijo Dagrostis (FR), Danny’s Friend (IRE), 25-1 The Pit Popsy (GB), 50-1 Dark Soldier (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 2.00
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JOIN THE HEREFORD RACING CLUB 2026 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): K Lee (16 wins from 59 runners, 27%) runs WISTMANS PRINCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs RECODED
WEIGHTWATCHER: COLLINGHAM won off a handicap mark of 113, his rating is now down 8lb to 105. LONGEST TRAVELLER: COLLINGHAM trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 265 miles.
WISTMANS PRINCE looked set to run out a wide-margin winner before coming down at the last flight here earlier this month and is still low mileage. He can gain compensation. Our Dylan, Keep On Cobbling and Hillsin make up the shortlist
B g Samum (GER) - Chandos Rose (IRE)
Mr Huw Edwards (7)
All Or Nothing Racing Club Jake Coulson, Heaton Br D. A. Brand Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in hurdle at Fakenham in May but below that level over both sets of obstacles for current yard since. TFRHHIII BHA105
2 LEAVEHERTOME(GB)
(171)04F1-15CD
B m Kayf Tara - Marie Deja La (FR)
7 11-13
Nick Slatter (5)
Mr L. Gill David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br Miss Amanda Lysaght Pragnell S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways over C&D in March and followed up, off 4lb higher, at Warwick (21f). Disappointed in testing conditions when last seen at Worcester in June and needs more to defy current mark. TFRHHIII BHA104
3 HILLSIN(IRE)(35)20P-3U1D
B g Hillstar - Mausin (IRE)
7 11-12
James Turner (5)
Mr F. A. Clegg Alan Jones, Timberscombe
Br Con O’Keeffe
TIMEFORMVIEWStillgoingwellwhenfalling3outatStratfordonfinalrunforRichardHawkerinMayand,havingrejoinedhisformeryardsince,gained compensation on last month’s reappearance at Exeter (18.5f, good). 3lb nudge fair enough and he’s one to consider. TFRHHHII BHA103
4 RECODED(IRE)(21)320/26-5
B g Kodiac - Mrakeb (USA)
Lady Thompson & Julia Lukas
7 11-12
Megan Fox (7)
Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Ladyswood Stud OLBG S
TIMEFORM VIEW Not disgraced, back from 12 months off, when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, good) 21 days ago, having run of race. Claims if building on that but is still looking for first success TFRHHHII BHA103
5 THESECRETPEARL(IRE)(22)4P61-F2
B m Mahler - And Whatever Else (IRE)
6 11-12
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5)
The Soldiers of Fortune Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br The Beeches Stud Ltd
Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Market Rasen in April and run to similar level in both starts since, latest when good second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Ought to give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA103
6 KNOWNWARRIOR(FR)(18)P44-040 5 11-11
B g Karaktar (IRE) - Burma (FR)
Rex Dingle
KNR Racing Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Tote S
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held at Fontwell latest but had shown promise when fourth in maiden at same course previously and may do better now sent handicapping.
7 GOLDENIDENTITY(GB)(28)4/565-52 6 11-11
B g Kayf Tara - Hidden Identity (IRE) James Davies
Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Paul Bowtell DragonBet, Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement when good second of 13 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Ffos Las (20f, good to soft) 28 days ago Can race off same mark here and looks one of likelier contenders.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
KEEPONCOBBLING(GB)(19)40F21-1
Gr m Passing Glance - Upbeat Cobbler (FR)
5 11-11
Sam Twiston-Davies
Sir John Timpson Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Sir J. Timpson & H. D. J. Daly Timpson S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeitthirdtimeluckyoverhurdleswhenlandingamares’maidenatStratford(16.3f)inMarchandmadewinningstarttocurrentcampaign when taking 10-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (21.2f, good to soft, 11/1) 19 days ago, responding well. Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA102
9 OAKLEY(GER)(35)2033-P3BF
B g Protectionist (GER) - Ovambo Lady (GER)
Mr R. E. R. Williams
Br Dr A. Bolte u. Dr H. H. Leimbach
7 11-10
Ellis Collier (5)
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
TIMEFORM VIEW Underperformed in both starts for current yard and doesn’t look particularly well treated at present. TFRHHIII BHA101
10 EASTERICON(GB)(41)0013U-0
Ch g Sixties Icon - Vive Ma Fille (GER)
6 11-10
Freddie Mitchell (5)
Mrs S. Bullock Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Jonathan Mitchell Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Likely needed outing when tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (24.1f) last month but others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA101
11 OURDYLAN(IRE)(5)1626-01CD
9 11-9
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Starrystarrysky (IRE) Callum Pritchard (5)
4Racing Owners Club Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
Br Mrs T. J. Kidd
The Firehouse Somerset S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who got back on scoreboard when landing 14-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, good) 5 days ago Can race off same mark here and must enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA100
12
GAVIN(GB)
(18)022430
7 11-4
Br g Bated Breath - Under Milk Wood Gavin Sheehan
Mr H. Jones Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Seasons Holidays PLC Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Justified support with a typically enthusiastic front-running success at Ffos Las (15.8f) in May and several good efforts in defeat since. Below best under a change of tactics latest but could well bounce back here. TFRHHHII BHA95
13 ANBUACHAILLRUA(IRE)(20)UF133-0
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Out of Africa (IRE)
5 10-12
Sean Houlihan
Foxhunters In Mind Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br Ms M. Kavanagh
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden who was returning from 6-month absence when tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 20 days ago. Improvement required. TFRHIIII BHA89
14 WISTMANSPRINCE(GB)(22)0/P6-5F
B g Jack Hobbs - Tara Mac
5 10-10
Liam Harrison
The Pragmatists Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Br Tim Vaughan Fitzdares Limited, Miss Lee S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort who was in process of showing much improved form (from 3lb out of the weights) when falling at last in C&D handicap hurdle (good, 10/1) 22 days ago. Raised 8lb since but looks a major player TFRHHHHH BHA87
15 LITTLEPI(FR)(22)055-06P
B g Dunaden (FR) - Faustina Pius (IRE)
7 10-5
Richard Patrick Lost In The Summer Wine Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Mrs Gemma Green Allwood Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled little in a couple of recent handicap chases and is best watched switched to smaller obstacles here TFRHIIII BHA82
16
STOPHERANDGO(IRE)
(123)P0/P06-0
B m Aizavoski (IRE) - Bonjour Bella (IRE)
8 10-2
Lewis Saunders (5) Pickard Racing Another Chance Syndicate Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh
Br Richard & Lisa O’Brien Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since early 2023 and absent 7 months prior to finishing well held at Uttoxeter in July Best watched. 1lb out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA78
2024: DON RAFAEL (IRE) 4 11 5 Daire McConville 5-2 (Martin Keighley) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 16 Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 7, 12, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 15. Stewards Note:
OAKLEY: Following its run on 21/10/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in the straight.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Our Dylan (IRE), 11-2 Keep On Cobbling (GB), Wistmans Prince (GB), 12-1 Hillsin (IRE), 14-1 The Secret Pearl (IRE), 16-1 Golden Identity (GB), 18-1 Recoded (IRE), Gavin (GB), 25-1 Oakley (GER), 28-1 Leave Her To Me (GB), Easter Icon (GB), 33-1 Collingham (GER), 50-1 An Buachaill Rua (IRE), 66-1 Little Pi (FR), Stopherandgo (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 2.35
THREE MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (3M 1F 44YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE TEETON MILL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): V Williams (16 wins from 90 runners, 18%) runs LAGONDA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs MAHLER MOON LONGEST TRAVELLER: CONCETTO trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 103 miles.
COPSHILL LAD created a very good impression when scoring on his debut in this sphere over C&D last time and can defy a 2lb rise at the chief expense of the handily-weighted Mahler Moon who rates a big danger The returning Lagonda could also have a say along with the unexposedThe Long Point.
1 LAWOFSUPPLY(IRE)(37)11343-P
Gr g Mahler - Nina Fontenail (FR)
Andrew Lay’s Legacy
7 12-0
Tom Bellamy
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Thistletown Stud Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Impressed when landing handicap chases at Worcester and Ascot last autumn but ended the season below par and pulled up in 3m Kempton handicap on his return. Hood is reached for now. TFRHHIII BHA115
2 LAGONDA(GB)(222)231220-
B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Lago d’Oro
10 11-12
Shane Quinlan (3)
Mrs S. M. Newell Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mrs S. M. Newell Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point/hurdles winner who gained reward for her consistency when recording first chase success at Bangor in February. Rare poor run when pulled up in 3m1f Cheltenham handicap in April but the sort to bounce back on her return. TFRHHHII BHA113
3 BUCKNA(IRE)(27)23232-P
Br g Order of St George (IRE) - Close Flame (IRE)
Jim and Claire Limited
5 11-11
Brendan Powell
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Close Holding Ltd Warren Greatrex Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner and fair form when placed on all 5 starts in maiden/novice hurdles Pulled up on his chasing bow at Newton Abbot (2m5f) 27 days ago though so has a bit to prove. TFRHHIII BHA112
4 CONCETTO(FR)(19)2523P-2
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Lulu Rouge (FR)
Bate Coxon Dunn Mann Street
8 11-9
Harry Cobden
Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Dominique Bressou Allwood Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable type for Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero. Had a wind op/off 7 months before second of 4 in handicap chase at Ludlow (25.6f, good to soft) 19 days ago, carrying his head awkwardly and collared late on. Still enters calculations. TFRHHHII BHA110
5 COPSHILLLAD(IRE)(22)55535-1CD
Gr g Kingston Hill - Una Sorpresa (GER)
Middleham Park Racing XLVII
Br Miss Roisin O’Brien
7 11-8
Paul O’Brien
Harry Derham, Newbury
Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start over fences after 7 months off in 5-runner handicap chase over C&D (good) 22 days ago. Up 2lb but impressed with his jumping and attitude there so he’s a player TFRHHHHH BHA109
6 THELONGPOINT(IRE)(22)14425-4 6 11-6
Gr g Kingston Hill - A La Perchoine (IRE) Rex Dingle
Mrs Elizabeth Bingley Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Mr Michael Moloney Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhoshowedpromiseoverhurdlesandagainwhenfourthof5toCopshillLadinhandicapoverC&D(good)onhisdebutover fences 22 days ago, fading from 2 out on his first start for 8 months Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Can take a step forward now. TFRHHHII BHA107 7
B g Mahler - Celestial Spirit (IRE) Jonathan Burke
Mrs K. M. Pink Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Miss Lillian Barry BresBet S TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over hurdles at Newbury (3m) in March and posted a good second of 8 back chasing in 2m5f handicap here 14 days ago Merits serious consideration back up in trip
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
2024: FACE D’MUSIC (IRE) 5 11 9 Shane Quinlan 22-1 (Katy Price) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Hood worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5, 7.
Stewards Note:
LAW OF SUPPLY: Following its run on 19/10/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
LAGONDA: Following its run on 17/4/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed
BUCKNA: Following its run on 29/10/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Copshill Lad (IRE), 5-1 Mahler Moon (IRE), 8-1 Lagonda (GB), 17-2 Concetto (FR), The Long Point (IRE), 9-1 Buckna (IRE), 10-1 Law of Supply (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 3.10
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES THE ARAMSTONE MARES’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 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): K Lee (16 wins from 59 runners, 27%) runs FAY CE QUE VOUDRAS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (10 wins from 25 runners, 40%) runs RIDE LIKE A GIRL LONGEST TRAVELLERS: RIDE LIKE A GIRL trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 77 miles. GRANNY HAWKINS trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 77 miles.
Jamie Snowden has his string in great nick so RIDE LIKE A GIRL is worth siding with to belatedly confirm her hurdling debut promise and add to an earlier bumper victory.The returning Granny Hawkins merits plenty of respect, while Sain Et Sauf figures on a handy mark and could also have a say.
1 RIDELIKEAGIRL(FR)(43)231-34DBF
B f Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Arizona Air (GER)
AWR Ltd Sperling Snowden Morley & Stacey
4 12-0
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Baudron (S), Herald Bloodstock Ltd BetVictor S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who failed to build on hurdling debut promise when an odds-on fourth of 8 in novice over C&D 43 days ago. Hood back on and she’s well worth another chance now going into handicaps TFRHHHHH BHA101
2 JAMMYJAY(GB)(25)5-02FF6
B m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Dreams Allowed
Mrs Jacqueline Jones
Br Harts Farm Stud
5 11-13
Ben Poste
James Evans, Kinnersley
The Little Jet Company Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made mistakes but she got back on track when sixth of 11 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 25 days ago Needs to build on it on her handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA100
3 HARTHOPE(GB)(182)24-0
Ch f Jack Hobbs - Chomba Womba (IRE)
4 11-10
Jonathan Burke
Mr T. R. George Tom George, Slad
Br Trull House Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when in the frame in a pair of 2m juvenile hurdles last winter but beat only one in Auteuil in May. Has now rejoined former yard and not ruled on handicap debut after breathing surgery. TFRHHHII BHA97
4 FAYCEQUEVOUDRAS(IRE)(222)5//66344-CD
B m Getaway (GER) - Buck’s Blue (FR)
9 11-8
Liam Harrison
Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Br Philip Hore Jnr Miss Lee S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Had wind op (also tongue tied) before a below-par fourth in handicap chase at Ffos Las (19.4f, good to soft) 7 months ago More is needed back over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA95
5 GRANNYHAWKINS(GB)(121)002-302
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Arctic Actress
6 11-3
Tom Bellamy
Mr G. Kennington Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Mr A J Davenhill & Mrs A L Davenhill Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but she posted a good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) in July Not taken lightly at these weights after a break TFRHHHHI BHA90
6 LYNSEYLARUE(IRE)(43)3-14500
Br m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Open Your Heart (IRE)
6 10-11
Ellis Collier (5) Mrs C. Williams
Br Mr Richard Murphy
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Irish point winner Well held in four runs over hurdles, including when seventh on her handicap bow over 2m4f here 43 days ago Has plenty to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA84
7 SAINETSAUF(GB)(8)4-545PPBF
5 10-6
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Protektrice (FR) Jack Hogan Barbery, Mason, Banks and Pellowe Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mill House Stud & Mr N. Farrell Nancekuke Lettings S
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up soon after start (rider error) in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f) 8 days ago Has a good chance on pick of her form though so needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA79
1-2-3: 1.RIDE LIKE A GIRL (FR) 2.GRANNY HAWKINS 3.SAIN ET SAUF
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
MISSGALIWAY(FR)(10)5P60 4 10-2
B f Galiway - Free Flying (FR) Cameron Iles (5) Miss A. B. Hyde Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Grand Courgeon
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 300/1, last of 12 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 10 days ago. Tongue strap on for her handicap debut with plenty to find. TFRHHIII BHA74
2024: CULLIGRAN (IRE) 5 10 7 Adam Wedge 10-3 (John O’Shea) 8 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Hood worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.
Stewards Note:
MISS GALIWAY: Following its run on 15/11/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Ride Like A Girl (FR), 7-2 Granny Hawkins (GB), 13-2 Harthope (GB), 17-2 Sain Et Sauf (GB), 11-1 Fay Ce Que Voudras (IRE), 16-1 Jammy Jay (GB), 25-1 Lynsey Larue (IRE), 50-1 Miss Galiway (FR)
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE WYE VALLEY GROUP OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 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 & W Twiston-Davies (18 wins from 88 runners, 20%) runs NOT NOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (18 wins from 89 runners, 20%) runs SASSIPANTS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: WESTERN CROSS trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 111 miles.
This closing bumper looks wide open but Dan Skelton’s SASSIPANTS shaped well when a debut fourth at Uttoxeter and can build on it to provide the yard with yet another winner.Western Cross could emerge as the main threat if, as expected, stepping up on his initial Worcester second, while the returning Mr Jukebox and newcomers Smile John Boy and Indulto Rouge could also play a part, especially if the market speaks in their favour
colours no horse age st lb
1 FINALSURPRISE(IRE)(233)3-
4 11-2
B g Getaway (GER) - Seventh Surprise (IRE) Ciaran Gethings
Final Surprise Syndicate
Br Parkville Stud
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW £40,000 4-y-o, Getaway gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Gus Macrae and fairly useful 2 1/2m hurdle winner Victory Mill Third on his sole start in Irish points in April so he needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 INDULTOROUGE(FR)(205)1
4 11-2
Ch g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - La Korrida (FR) Jack Tudor
Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr Xavier Leredde W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW €46,000 3-y-o, Beaumec De Houelle gelding. Won his sole start in Irish points in May. A noteworthy newcomer. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 KINGBERRY(IRE)(44)5
4 11-2
Gr g Kingston Hill - Frosty Berry Tom Bellamy
Ms Julie French Ed de Giles, Ledbury
Br Ms J. A. French Martyn David Hill S TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, fifth of 8 in bumper at Chepstow (16f, good to firm) on NH debut 44 days ago. Needs to build on it TFRHHHII BHA-
4
MAWANGDESBOIS(FR)(-)
4 11-2
B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Norma Jean (IRE) Harry Cobden
S Foran, N Turner & E Fenton Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br S.C.P. Ecurie Pegase & Joelle Brillet Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW €42,000 3-y-o, Beaumec De Houelle gelding. Dam, 8.5f winner, half-sister to useful hurdlers Mozo Guapo and Kemaliste (both 2 1/4m winners), latter also winning chaser Highly respected on his debut TFRHHHII BHA-
5 MRJUKEBOX(IRE)(241)3-
4 11-2
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Feldaline (IRE) Brendan Powell
Turner - Keeley
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Susannah Berry Warren Greatrex Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising third of 13 in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft, 13/2) on his NH debut 8 months ago This son of Jukebox Jury is open to progress on his return. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 NOTNOW(FR)(38)3
Gr g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Not Lost (FR)
4 11-2
Sam Twiston-Davies
Graham and Alison Jelley Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br SCEA Haras De Tonnecourt, E.& H. Petit Jelson Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW 2/1, encouraging third of 4 in bumper at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 38 days ago. This Beaumec de Houelle gelding can build on it TFRHHHII BHA7
Gr g Sholokhov (IRE) - Message Personnel (FR)
Mr G. Snell and Miss E. Snell
Stan Sheppard
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Goldford Stud Plumbing World S
TIMEFORMVIEW Sholokhov gelding Closely related to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Castletown, and half-brother to 2 winners, including fair chaser D’bru Na Boinne. Wears tongue strap on debut and looks a likely sort on paper. TFRHHHII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
SMILEJOHNBOY(IRE)
(-)
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Kings Sister (IRE)
The Cotswolds Racing Syndicate
4 11-2
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Thomas Mulhern Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW €30,000 3-y-o, Wings of Eagles gelding. Half-brother to modest chaser My Girl Katie. A considered newcomer. TFRHHHII BHA-
9
SUNANDRAIN(FR)
(-)
Ch c Creachadoir (IRE) - Clare Glens (FR)
Mr & Mrs William Rucker
4 11-2
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr Tim Dineen & Mr Mark Landers Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW €13,000 3-y-o, Creachadoir colt Dam, placed over hurdles in France, half-sister to dual Ryanair Chase winner (stayed 3m) Allaho The market can guide TFRHHIII BHA-
10 WESTERNCROSS(IRE)(41)2
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Be My Westerner (IRE)
4 11-2
Sean Houlihan
The England family Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Dave Slattery Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Order of St George gelding who made an encouraging start when second of 8 in bumper (10/3) at Worcester (16f, good to soft) on his NH debut 41 days ago. Must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA-
11 AFFRICKINTAIL(IRE)(205)4-2
B f Doyen (IRE) - Pixie Lane (IRE)
4 10-9
Jonathan Burke
The Fortune Hunters Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Sunnyhill Stud Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd, Enviro Build & Maintenance S
TIMEFORM VIEW €13,000 3-y-o, £50,000 4-y-o, Doyen filly. Dam, fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner, is a half-sister to smart hurdler/ high-class chaser (stayed 23f) Kalashnikov Runner-up in an Irish point in May so she’s one to consider here. TFRHHHII BHA-
12 BATHTAVERNESS(GB)(-)
4 10-9
Ch f Schiaparelli (GER) - Love of Midnight James Davies
Nigel Holder, Peter Glanville David Evans, Abergavenny
Br N. A. Jackson
Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Schiaparelli filly. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, is out of 2 1/2m-23f hurdle winner Love of Tara The betting can prove an accurate indicator TFRHHIII BHA-
13
SASSIPANTS(GB)(39)4
B f Getaway (GER) - Petticoat Tails
HP Racing Sassipants
4 10-9
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Goldford Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWGetaway filly who shaped with promise when fourth of 9 in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft, 12/1) on her NH debut 39 days ago That form is working out well so she merits serious consideration for yard firmly among the winners. TFRHHHHH BHA-
14 TELEGRAMDAM(GB)(16)5
B m Telescope (IRE) - Danisa
5 10-9
Dylan Johnston (3)
Nigel Holder, Peter Glanville David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Nigel Holder & Peter Glanville Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope mare who came in last of 5 in bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, soft) on her NH debut 16 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: DESTINATION DUBAI (IRE) 5 11 2 David Bass 11-2 (Alastair Ralph) 8 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Sassipants (GB), 13-2 Mr Jukebox (IRE), Not Now (FR), 15-2 Indulto Rouge (FR), 8-1 Western Cross (IRE), 14-1 Smile John Boy (IRE), 16-1 Ma Wang des Bois (FR), See The Flame (GB), Sun And Rain (FR), 20-1 Affric Kintail (IRE), 28-1 Final Surprise (IRE), 33-1 Bath Taverness (GB), 40-1 King Berry (IRE), Telegram Dam (GB)
RESULT:
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.15 - THE CELEBRATING VENETIAS 30 YEARS IN TRAINING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, November 19th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m November 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb The racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 21 entries at £38. - Closed November 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
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Second Race 12.50 - THE 2009 GRAND NATIONAL WINNER MON MOME NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, November 19th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb The Racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 23 entries at £38. - Closed November 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
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Third Race 1.25 - THE LADY REBECCA NOVICES’HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 19th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 16 entries at £30. - Closed November 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
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Fourth Race 2.00 - THE JOIN THE HEREFORD RACING CLUB 2026 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, November 19th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb The racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 26 entries at £30. - Closed November 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
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Fifth Race 2.35 - THE TEETON MILL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £44 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 15 entries, 1 at £44 and 14 at £44. - Closed November 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
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Sixth Race 3.10 - THE ARAMSTONE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, November 19th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb The racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 18 entries at £30. - Closed November 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Seventh Race 3.45 -THE WYE VALLEY GROUP OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 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 four and five yrs old 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, November 19th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 23rd. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Wye Valley Group have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 23 entries at £22. - Closed November 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
