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HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
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FIRST RACE 1.55
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 110YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE WATCH UNBRIDLED ON ATTHERACES.COM MARES’ MAIDEN 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): C Gordon (10 wins from 60 runners, 17%) runs FORTUNE DANCER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Lavelle (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs PRESENTING DOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUST HER TYPE trained by M Comley, Naunton, 147 miles.
PRESENTING DOY made a promising start to her hurdle career when fourth at Warwick the previous month and, with the performance supported by the timefigure, she looks the way to go contesting a weaker race here. Just Her Type went close to making a successful Rules debut at Ayr 5 weeks ago and is considered the main threat.
1 FORTUNE DANCER (IRE) (42) 6/21/-00
7 11-6
Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Newtown Dancer (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Rex Dingle Owners Group 119 Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Tom Lacy Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark in Irish points at third attempt in February 2023 but has shown little both starts over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
2 GORCOMBE BLUESKYE
(GB) (-)
5 11-6
B m Telescope (IRE) - Seenigora (Arkadian Hero (USA)) Harry Kimber
Mr Phill Meaden Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports TIMEFORMVIEW Telescope mare. Dam dual winning pointer. Probably best watched unless the market suggests otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 JUST HER TYPE (IRE) (36) 22
5 11-6
B m Pour Moi (IRE) - Enistar (IRE) (Synefos (USA)) David Bass
Mr C. Noell III
Br Mrs Darina Kelly
Max Comley, Naunton
TIMEFORM VIEW Pour Moi mare Half-sister to fairly useful 3 1/4m hurdle winner/useful staying chaser Just Your Type and fairly useful hurdler Zanstra, stayed 3m Runner-up sole start in points in May and produced a promising first effort under Rules when narrowly denied at Ayr last month. Should improve TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 MISS
IRELAND
(IRE) (63) P-P154
B m Yeats (IRE) - Gaye Melody (IRE) (Un Desperado (FR))
6 11-6
Marc Goldstein
Miss V. Markowiak Lydia Richards, Chichester
Br Miss Victoria Markowiak Tote TIMEFORMVIEWPulledupbothstartsinpointsbutprovedadifferentproposition(followingwindop)whenlandinga6-runnerbumperatFontwell(17.7f)inSeptember Similar form when fifth at Ascot next time and showed aptitude for hurdling when fourth of 9 in novice back at Fontwell in December TFRHHHII BHA-
5 MISS KASSIOPI (GB) (99)
00-5532
6 11-6
B m Recharge (IRE) - Centplicity (Kayf Tara) Gavin Sheehan
Fawley House Stud Danni O’Neill, North Fawley
Br Fawley House Stud Fawley House Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in bumpers but offered more third of 10 in 21f maiden at Warwick in October. However, was put firmly in her place by a superior rival at Hereford since. TFRHHHII BHA98
6 PRESENTING DOY (IRE) (22) F1-4
B m Doyen (IRE) - Heritage Quay (IRE) (Presenting)
6 11-6
Harry Cobden
Owners Group 134 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br P. Condon Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEWDoyen mare who got off the mark in Irish points at second attempt (Nov 2023) and made a promising start over hurdles when fourth in 10-runner novice at Warwick (19f) last month. That performance is supported by the clock and she has leading claims with improvement likely TFRHHHHH BHA-
7 TAXUS BACCATA (IRE) (19) P/F11-30
B m Califet (FR) - Yewtree Girl (IRE) (Gamut (IRE))
7 11-6
Sean Bowen
Mr J. J. May Matt Crawley, Newmarket
Br Thomas Campbell Massey Long Melford Saddlery
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on sole outing in bumpers but disappointed bearing in mind hurdling debut promise at Huntingdon last time, folding tamely Up in trip
TFRHHHII BHA-
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 WEDNESDAY ADDAMS (GB) (61) 240-260 6 11-6
Gr m Telescope (IRE) - Tally Em Up (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Jack Quinlan
Jopla Racing Ben Case, Banbury
Br Dr Bryan Mayoh
David Andrews Construction Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in bumpers but has gone the wrong way from an encouraging hurdling debut. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA102
2024: MOONLIT POTTER 6 11 6 Daryl Jacob 11-4 (Henry Daly) 11 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
TAXUS BACCATA: Following its run on 23/1/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Presenting Doy (IRE), 10-3 Just Her Type (IRE), 8-1 Miss Ireland (IRE), 11-1 Miss Kassiopi (GB), 14-1 Wednesday Addams (GB), 16-1 Taxus Baccata (IRE), 22-1 Gorcombe Blueskye (GB), 100-1 Fortune Dancer (IRE)
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SECOND RACE 2.25
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (34 wins from 171 runners, 20%) runs I’M YOUR BUCKAROO & PEARL’S PIRATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (10 wins from 41 runners, 24%) runs PLEASINGTON
LONGEST TRAVELLER: PEACENIK trained by K Price, Llanigon, 179 miles.
PEACENIK and Pleasington stand out, with narrow preference for the former, whose form looks slightly stronger at this stage
1 DOTTIES STAR (GB) (15) 363/-01 D
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Young Dottie (Desert Sun)
6 11-12
Sean Houlihan
Ermyn Lodge Stud Pat Phelan, Epsom
Br Tony J. Smith
TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a surprise when winning 4-runner novice hurdle (25/1) at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) 15 days ago. That was a decidedly ordinary novice however, and plenty more needed under a penalty TFRHHHII BHA-
2 PEACENIK (IRE) (24) 22-413 6 11-12
B g Mount Nelson - Liss Agragh (IRE) (Old Vic)
Gavin Sheehan
Mr Nick Elliott Katy Price, Llanigon
Br N. Flynn Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upbothstartsinbumpersandimprovedonhurdlingdebutformwhenmakingallin8-runnernoviceatExeter(16.7f,heavy)inJanuary.Improved further when third in Rossington Main Novices’ Hurdle at Haydock last time, despite novicey mistakes, and big player back in calmer waters. TFRHHHHH BHA124
3 PLEASINGTON (IRE) (21) 65-1 D
Br g Shantou (USA) - Bisoguet (IRE) (Definite Article)
McNeill Family & Stone Family
7 11-12
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Kenilworth House Stud Ultima Business Solutions
TIMEFORMVIEW€72,000 Shantou gelding Failed to justify support in a Uttoxeter bumper last winter but left hurdling debut form well behind in a first-time hood when easy winner of 8-runner maiden hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, going clear Open to further improvement TFRHHHHI BHA-
4
BANK
ON FRANK (GB) (27) 2/-50
B g Passing Glance - Celestial Dancer (FR) (Dr Fong (USA))
7 11-5
Elliott England (10)
The Ben Pauling Racing Club Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br M. J. Golding Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up only start in points but went backwards from hurdling bow when only ninth of 13 in novice hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Needs this for a handicap mark TFRHHIII BHA-
5 GORCOMBE AND WISE (GB) (29) 0
5 11-5
B g Telescope (IRE) - Seemma (Romany Rye) Harry Kimber
Mr Phill Meaden Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports
TIMEFORMVIEW Sent off 150/1 and was very green when well held in maiden hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on debut 29 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 I’M YOUR BUCKAROO (GB) (18) P5
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Twinset And Pearls (Shirocco (GER))
Mr Steven Packham
Br Goldford Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Has offered little in a maiden/novice hurdle
5 11-5
Caoilin Quinn
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TFRHIIII BHA-
7 PEARL’S PIRATE (GB) (18) 3-60 6 11-5
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Classic Pearl (Spendent) Niall Houlihan
Mr J Preston and Mr C Cox
Br Miss J. P. Hawkins
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit sole bumper outing but has been well held in a pair of novice hurdles
TFRHIIII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
STEAL THE MOVES (IRE) (18) 210 D 5 11-5
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Tanit (Xaar)
James Best
Jane Arnold and Rene Foulquies Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham
Br Sean Gorman Coombs Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers (May 2024) but was soon put in his place once the pace lifted in a 16-runner event at Doncaster 18 days ago. Makes hurdle bow. TFRHIIII BHA-
2024: YELLOW STAR (FR) 4 10 7 Niall Houlihan 13-8 (Gary Moore) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
PEACENIK: Following its run on 18/1/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Peacenik (IRE), 5-4 Pleasington (IRE), 14-1 Dotties Star (GB), 40-1 Bank On Frank (GB), 100-1 I’m Your Buckaroo (GB), Steal The Moves (IRE), 150-1 Pearl’s Pirate (GB), 200-1 Gorcombe And Wise (GB)
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THIRD RACE 2.55
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 110YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB
RACE)
Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (34 wins from 171 runners, 20%) runs HAVAILA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (8 wins from 29 runners, 28%) runs RAMO LONGEST TRAVELLER: DIOL KER trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 194 miles.
Owing to his style of racing, AWORKINPROGRESS wouldn’t be the easiest for the handicapper to pin down (arrives late on the scene in his races and typically doesn’t do much in front) and a 5lb rise for his latest C&D success almost certainly underestimates him.The 6-y-o is taken to maintain his 100% record over fences (and over this C&D). If Madaket takes to fences at the first attempt he could emerge as the main danger ahead of Havaila and Are U WiseToThat
colours no horse age st lb
1
ARE U WISE TO THAT (IRE) (66)
4140-02
8 12-0
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pretty Puttens (IRE) (Snurge) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Easy Parking Solutions Ltd Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Rita Kent Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful twice last season, including off this mark upped to 25f at Cheltenham. Below par next 3 starts but back on track when second to a progressive type in a heavy-ground Wetherby handicap last time Should be on the premises. TFRHHHII BHA125
2 RAMO (FR) (22) 0232P-6
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Djeville (FR) (Balko (FR))
8 11-12
Ned Fox (3)
C B Compton & L Di Franco Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mr Gildas Blain & Mrs Estelle Blain Faucets Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful hurdler who made a winning return in that sphere at Ludlow last season Given a fairly considerate introduction to chasing on reappearance this time round at Warwick and while he’s entitled to come on for that, others boast more compelling claims. TFRHHIII BHA123
3 BROOMFIELD PRESENT (IRE) (29) 3BP-6FP 9 11-9
B g Presenting - Diklers Oscar (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))
Tom Bellamy Turf Club 2024 Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br William O’Keeffe Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler (2-3 in that sphere) and promising start over fences when third in an Exeter handicap on reappearance last season Things haven’t gone to plan since, though, failing to complete on 4 of his 5 subsequent chase starts (well held on the occasion that he did get round). TFRHHIII BHA120
4 MADAKET (GB) (31) 216-3P3 7 11-9
B g Kayf Tara - She Ranks Me (IRE) (Golan (IRE))
Micheal Nolan
Louisville Syndicate Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Mrs L. Suenson-Taylor Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler who doubled his tally in that sphere at Wincanton last spring Good placed efforts on 2 of his 3 starts in staying handicaps so far this term and appeals as the type who could make his mark over the larger obstacles. Respected TFRHHHII BHA120
5 DIOL KER (FR) (52) P-0P6P6
B g Martaline - Stiren Bleue (FR) (Pistolet Bleu (IRE))
11 11-4
Adam Wedge
Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Suc Denis Milin
TIMEFORM VIEWUseful chaser at his best for Noel Meade/Gordon Elliott in Ireland but has struggled for current yard this season and while he’s slipped to a potentially very handy mark as a consequence, a leap of faith is nevertheless required in order to lend this 11-y-o support. TFRHIIII BHA115
6 BELLS OF PETERBORO (IRE) (67) 351-36P 10 11-4
Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Power of Future (GER) (Definite Article) Alan Johns
Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br J. B. Bloodstock Ltd Designation Limited, DragonBet, Ferments & Cultures
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner at Chepstow last season but nowhere near his best in 3 appearances so far this term and there were no positives whatsoever to take from his latest effort at Exeter TFRHHIII BHA115
7 AWORKINPROGRESS (IRE) (55) 061-111 CD 6 11-3
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reine d’Or (IRE) (Presenting) James Davies
Mr John P. McManus Nick Gifford, Findon
Br Mr & Mrs P. Haughey
TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive sort who made it 3-3 in
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
HAVAILA (IRE) (11) P0-3531 CD
Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Waila (Notnowcato)
Havaila Partnership
Br Southcourt Stud
6 10-9
Harry Cobden
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWDual hurdles winner who found some improvement when opening his account at the fourth attempt in this sphere over C&D recently 4lb rise fair enough and likely to give another good account with Harry Cobden again doing the steering. TFRHHHII BHA106
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
BROOMFIELD PRESENT: Following its run on 13/1/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Aworkinprogress (IRE), 4-1 Havaila (IRE), 5-1 Are U Wise To That (IRE), 13-2 Madaket (GB), 22-1 Broomfield Present (IRE), 25-1 Bells of Peterboro (IRE), 28-1 Ramo (FR), 66-1 Diol Ker (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 3.27
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 NOVICES’ 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): H Dickin (1 win from 8 runners, 12%) runs WILLIAMDECONQUEROR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Dickin (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs WILLIAMDECONQUEROR LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUKEBOX D’EDDY trained by T R Gretton, Inkberrow, 140 miles.
Perhaps this is the day that ICAQUE DE L’ISLE snaps his losing run. Jukebox d’Eddy disappointed when a warm favourite in a chase at Fakenham last time but could pose the chief threat if a return to the smaller obstacles sparks him back to life.
1 ICAQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) (17) 65-2453 7 12-0
B g Free Port Lux - Quetsche de L’Isle (FR) (Kadalko (FR))
The French Link 2
Harry Bannister
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Mme Veronique Sayet Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run goes back to 2022 but he has largely run with credit this season, including 12 lengths third of 11 back hurdling at Uttoxeter 17 days ago. Looks sure to have a big say in this race TFRHHHHH BHA97
2 CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN (IRE) (2) 050300
6 11-8
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coolmara (IRE) (Alderbrook)
Mrs Sarah Ling David Pipe, Wellington
NON-RUNNER
Br Kieran & Cathy Mariga W & S Recycling TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA91
3 WILLIAMDECONQUEROR (GB) (11) 2332-40 9 10-10
B g Native Ruler - Dancing Daffodil (Kadastrof (FR))
James Best
The Conquerors Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Mrs C. M. Dickin & Mr & Mrs Cooper Clay Street Property Consultants
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in handicap chases last winter. Made a respectable return from 10 months off when fourth over 22.5f at Leicester in December but went backwards from that at Catterick since First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces now reverting to hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA79
4 JUKEBOX D’EDDY (FR) (23) 500430 BF
6 10-9
B g Fly With Me (FR) - Ultime Creek (FR) (Brier Creek (USA)) David Noonan
Mr I M Lewis Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
Br Mr Sebastien Berger JMC Surfacing Contractors TIMEFORM VIEWFair maiden hurdler who reached the frame in a couple of handicap chases at up to 3m in the autumn Disappointed with cheekpieces added at Fakenham last month but could bounce straight back returned to hurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA78
5 DESIGN FLAW
(GB) (91) P-500P6
7 10-2
B m Al Kazeem - Patterned (Dansili) Tabitha Worsley (3)
Glorious Days Racing Cynthia Woods, Crowborough
Br D. J. and Mrs Deer Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Has been unable make a significant impact when sent hurdling TFRHIIII BHA62
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5. Stewards Note: WILLIAMDECONQUEROR: Following its run on 31/1/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Icaque de L’Isle (FR), 7-4 Jukebox d’Eddy (FR), 4-1 Williamdeconqueror (GB), 25-1 Design Flaw (GB)
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
FIFTH RACE 4.02
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SKY SPORTS RACING VIRGIN 535 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) Weights lowered 6lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (34 wins from 171 runners, 20%) runs JOHNNY JUMP UP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (10 wins from 41 runners, 24%) runs CLONAKILTY
WEIGHTWATCHER: THOR DE CERISY won off a handicap mark of 121, his rating is now down 5lb to 116. LONGEST TRAVELLER: PILSDON PEN trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 180 miles.
In a contest where most have a question to answer the most solid option isTHOR DE CERISY, who was second over C&D last month and followed that with a decent run in a warm race at Windsor Royal Mer showed better signs last time and is handicapped to go well if building on that, while last year’s winner Clonakilty could also have a say if reacting well to wind surgery and a change of headgear
1 JOHNNY JUMP UP (IRE) (22) 44/126-U
B g Workforce - Upton Lodge (IRE) (Clearly Bust)
Johnny Jump Up Racing
Br Joe & Mel Power
6 11-10
Niall Houlihan
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFourthbothstartsinIrishpointsandmadeawinningstarttohisRulescareerina21/4mnovicehurdleatFontwelllastJanuary.Alsoagoodsecondinanovice at Plumpton in March. 22/1, yet to be asked for effort when unseating twelfth on Warwick chase/handicap debut on reappearance 22 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA122
2 THOR DE CERISY (FR) (25) 11P-025
11 11-4
B g Enrique - Midalisy (FR) (Medaaly) Dylan Johnston (3)
Mrs L. Maclennan
Br Mr O. Varin, Mr. Y. Varin & Mr S. Varin
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back winner at Chepstow (both at 19.5f) at this time last year and bounced back to form when second over C&D (soft) in December Ran with credit in a stronger race at Windsor since and big player back in calmer waters TFRHHHHH BHA116
3 EXIMIA (GB) (27) 615P-PP D
Ch m Nathaniel (IRE) - Marcha Fresca (Medicean)
8 11-3
Ned Fox (3)
Mrs C. S. Wilson Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br West Stow Stud Ltd Faucets Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful multiple hurdler and chase winner in France but has pulled up on all 3 outings since joining Venetia Williams TFRHHIII BHA115
4 ROYAL MER (FR) (17) 1P-4653 D
7 11-3
Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Princesse Pauline (FR) (Mansonnien (FR)) Jack Tudor
Mr Samuel Sutton David Pipe, Wellington
Br Xavier Moyer, Herve Sotteau & Annabelle Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWNotched 5 handicap wins during first campaign over fences in 2023/24. Has found it tougher since but latest Uttoxeter third in first-time cheekpieces (retained) was a step back in the right direction and he’s dropped to a winning mark. TFRHHHHI BHA115
5 PILSDON PEN (GB) (396) 4/23121- D
B g Helmet (AUS) - Bisou (Tiger Hill (IRE))
8 11-3
Lorcan Williams
Mr Darren Langley Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Highbury Stud Ltd Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable sort who won a pair of Wincanton handicap chases on soft ground last winter. Has a 13-month absence to overcome but has won fresh before It’ll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. TFRHHHII BHA115
6 CLONAKILTY (IRE) (53) 1216-P4 CD
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Soeur Gael (IRE) (Yeats (IRE))
Burkes & Syders
8 11-2
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Philip Heskin Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWWonthisracelastyearandaddedtohistallyatSouthwellinApril.Recorded2disappointingcomebackrunsattheendof2024buthe’swelltreated if a recent wind operation and a change of headgear (first-time blinkers for cheekpieces) help to spark a revival. TFRHHHHI BHA114
2024: CLONAKILTY (IRE) 7 11 12 Sean Bowen 2-1 (Olly Murphy) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 3, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Thor de Cerisy (FR), 7-2 Pilsdon Pen (GB), 9-2 Clonakilty (IRE), 11-2 Johnny Jump Up (IRE), Royal Mer (FR), 16-1 Eximia (GB)
1-2-3: 1.THOR DE CERISY (FR)
MER (FR)
(IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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SIXTH RACE 4.37
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PLAY AT THE RACES STABLEDUEL CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (PART OF THE RACING EXCELLENCE INITIATIVE)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (34 wins from 171 runners, 20%) runs THROUGH THE AGES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (10 wins from 41 runners, 24%) runs DOUBLE OBAN
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOBBY’S FORTUNE trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 194 miles.
This is wide open so it could pay to side withTHROUGHTHE AGES who took a step back in the right direction when seventh at Huntingdon last time and can now capitalise on a reduced mark. Market Rasen scorer Double Oban rates the obvious danger, although My Friend Sean, Roi de Baviere and Copper Cove all need factoring in too.
1 COPPER COVE (IRE) (21) 02124-0
8 12-0
B g Jet Away - Cherry Island (IRE) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) Benjamin Macey (6)
Mrs E J. Wills Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Ms Cecily Purcell Wasdell Group TIMEFORMVIEW Off 10 months before a fading seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 21 days ago. This fair 2m1f winner can take a step forward now now with cheekpieces on for 1st time TFRHHHII BHA105
2 THROUGH THE AGES (GB) (19) 04-05P0 D
5 12-0
B g Golden Horn - Rumh (GER) (Monsun (GER)) Rob Hargreaves (6)
Barry & Baroness Noakes Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Godolphin KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Hinted at a revival when seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 19 days ago. Back down in trip Weighted to go close off a 3lb lower mark here. TFRHHHHH BHA105
3 DOUBLE OBAN (GB) (25) 43121 D
B g Territories (IRE) - Zaaneh (IRE) (Aqlaam)
Dydb Marketing & Briton International
5 11-12
Lewis Saunders (3)
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Ltd Motaclan
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort who made it 2 wins from his last three runs in 2m Market Rasen handicap last month. Can go well again despite a 3lb weights rise TFRHHHHI BHA103
4 BLUE UNIVERSE (IRE) (18) 4342-4P
B g Iffraaj - Zara (BRZ) (Redattore (BRZ))
The Attwater Partnership
Br Godolphin
5 11-9
James Turner
Michael Attwater, Epsom
TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f, soft) 18 days ago. Needs to bounce back if he’s to end a long losing run. TFRHHHII BHA100
5 MY FRIEND SEAN (IRE) (17) 0-53011 D
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kaffie (Kayf Tara)
Mr David Kellett
6 11-9
Cameron Iles (3)
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Anthony Smiddy Plumbing World
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on a hat-trick after a pair of 2m wins at Uttoxeter recently Hiked up 9lb but he’s not taken lightly in his current mood. TFRHHHII BHA100
6 BOBBY’S FORTUNE (IRE) (29) 316-P40 D 6 11-5
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Jessies Delight (Multiplex) Ellis Collier (3)
Six Franks Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Tomas Wafer
TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2, failed to get home when ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 29 days ago. Back down in trip so can’t be dismissed TFRHHHII BHA96
7 HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE (IRE) (85) 625-333 6 11-3
B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Shuil A Hocht (IRE) (Mohaajir (USA)) Callum Pritchard
Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Kenilworth House Stud Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Only a fair third of 4 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good, 5/2) 85 days ago. Back down in trip and more is needed to get off the mark.
TFRHHIII BHA94
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 ROI DE BAVIERE (FR) (47) 323
4 11-1
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Justfirstlady (IRE) (Siyouni (FR)) Fern O’Brien (3)
The Yes No Wait Sorries Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Puerari, Gravereaux, Monceau, Hazan BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden on the Flat Best run in this sphere when third of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) 47 days ago. Tongue strap on for handicap hurdle debut and can’t be discounted for good yard. TFRHHHII BHA104
9 MI SUENO (IRE) (15) 1P6-065 D
6 10-11
Bl g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Azagirl (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Daire Davis
Mrs Sue Lowen & Partner Paddy Butler, Lewes
Br Elvira Kinsella Garcia
TIMEFORMVIEWBagged handicaps at Fakenham and at Plumpton last winter but well held in a pair of Flat handicaps in early summer and has offered litttle in a trio of starts over hurdles this season Best to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA88
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Double Oban (GB), 7-2 My Friend
4-1
16-1 Copper Cove (IRE), 28-1 Bobby’s Fortune (IRE), 50-1 Blue Universe
PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £559,084 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.
Sean (IRE),
Roi de Baviere (FR), 7-1 Through The Ages (GB), 9-1 Highway One O Five (IRE),
(IRE), Mi Sueno (IRE)
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FRIDAY 25 JULY