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7 11-10
B g Presenting - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE) Brian Hughes John Wade, Sedgefield Mr John Wade Br B. Kavanagh John Wade (Haulage) Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Has finished runner-up on his last 3 outings, most recently behind Montoya’s Son (winner again since) over C&D, and is likely to continue in form. TFRHHHHH BHA86
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Star Ratings Explained Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: HHHHH Selected to win the race. HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
Runswick Days won The Santander In Memory of Robert Forster Handicap Steeple Chase at Sedgefield on Tuesday 11th November 2014.
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 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.
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FIRST RACE 2.00 THREE MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (3M 3F 9YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (5 wins from 7 runners, 71%) runs PADDY DE POLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs FAIRLAWN SKIPPER LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAIRLAWN SKIPPER trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 408 miles. RACE SUMMARY
Thriving FAIRLAWN SKIPPER can defy a penalty for last week’s success at Newton Abbot. Paddy De Pole won this corresponding event 12 months ago, and he’s the main danger for a yard that does well here.
1-2-3: 1.FAIRLAWN SKIPPER 2.PADDY DE POLE (IRE) 3.PARIKARMA (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
PADDY DE POLE (IRE) (50) 5P14-24 CD
8
12-0
B g Alkaadhem - Squirrel Wood (IRE) Mick Fitzgerald Racing Syndicate 2 Br T. A. Keating
Freddie Keighley (5) Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group
2
6
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a fourth career success in last year’s renewal of this race. Only 2lb higher here and shaped much better than the beaten distance when well-held fourth at Uttoxeter (23f) 7 weeks ago. Entitled to go close for Southern yard who are 3-3 with handicap runners at this track. TFRHHHHI BHA115
FAIRLAWN SKIPPER (GB) (7) 4-001U1
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Joe’s Island Ross, Tom, Helena Partnership Br Paul S Davies
12-0 (in7lbex)
Shane Fenelon (5) Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEWBack on song on first start in a 0-100 when seeing off 8 rivals at Cartmel in July. Quickly made amends for his subsequent unseat at that track when emphatically resuming winning ways at Newton Abbot 7 days ago. Going the right way now and capable of defying a penalty to notch a third quick win. TFRHHHHH BHA108
3
PARIKARMA (IRE) (9) 320231
B m Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Pushkar Miss I. Mathias Br Minch Bloodstock
9
11-1
Miss Imogen Mathias (7) Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Solstice, Centregreat Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFree-going mare. Reverted to front-running tactics when scoring by 11 lengths in mares handicap at Stratford (2 3/4m) last time, ending a 26 1/2-month losing run under a good ride from this conditional. May fall short against better rivals, though, even if allowed to dictate on first crack at this trip. TFRHHHII BHA102 2025: PADDY DE POLE (IRE) 7 10 11 Freddie Keighley 10-1 (Paul Nicholls) 8 ran Visor worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Fairlawn Skipper (GB), 7-4 Paddy de Pole (IRE), 3-1 Parikarma (IRE)
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RACE ONE
THE ROXYFET SPORTS LOUNGE FOR PRIVATE HIRE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
SECOND RACE 2.30 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIOS MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (29 wins from 232 runners, 12%) runs YOU BE LUCKY JEAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs MIGHTY DINK & TRALEE GIRL LONGEST TRAVELLER: MIA SUNSHINE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 408 miles. RACE SUMMARY
Having made a promising start over hurdles, TRALEE GIRL hasn’t been at her best in 2 outings this year but she’s well worth another chance returning from a break for her leading yard. You Be Lucky Jean was successful both starts in bumpers and is feared most, while Mia Sunshine is respected given her ability on the Flat.
1-2-3: 1.TRALEE GIRL (IRE) 2.YOU BE LUCKY JEAN 3.MIA SUNSHINE (GER) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
BLUE TOPAZ (GB) (26) P1/41P-0 CD
6
11-6
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Cora Sundrop Mr C. Coley Br Little Lodge Farm
Jack Hogan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who was successful at this course on second outing in bumpers last season. However, has bled on both starts over hurdles, returning from 9 months off when tailed off in maiden at Worcester in August. TFRHHIII BHA-
2
HELMSLEY (IRE) (83)
B f New Bay - Pearl of The Night (IRE) Alfa Site Services Ltd Br Sunderland Holdings Inc
4
11-4
William Shanahan (5) Ivan Furtado, Easingwold Alfa Site Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flat winner over 1 1/4m for Ralph Beckett last year. Yet to score for current yard but was runner-up at Chester (12.5f) in June. Lesser effort at Beverley later the same month, though she’s not ruled out now starting off over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA-
3
MIA SUNSHINE (GER) (32)
B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Monami (GER) Mr Martin Gowing Br Gestut Etzean
4
11-4
James Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful form when winning twice at around 1m on the Flat for Francis-Henri Graffard last year. 130,000 purchase for current connections, but after TFRHHHHI BHA9 months off (had a breathing operation) she was well held in handicap at Windsor in August. Still one to note on hurdles bow.
4
MIGHTY DINK (GB) (-)
4
B f Dink (FR) - Sopat (IRE) Equine America UK Ltd Br Mr Phil & Mr Lee Middleton
11-4
Charlie Todd Dan Skelton, Alcester Equine America (UK)
TIMEFORM VIEW Dink filly. Dam, bumper/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chase winner (stayed 23f) Silver Forever. Represents leading yard, though looks to be the stable second string on jockey bookings. TFRHHHII BHA-
5
SWEET CICELY (GB) (17) 0
4
B f Sir Percy - Footlight Mr A. Waite Br Worksop Manor Stud
11-4
Charlie Maggs (3) Mike Sowersby, Malton Mike Sowersby Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden on the Flat who has lost her way this year. Fared no better tried over hurdles when seventh of 8 in novice at this course (2 1/2m) 17 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
6
TRALEE GIRL (IRE) (161) 3242-
B f Camelot - Debdebdeb Mr Dermot Hanafin Br Dermot Hanafin
4
11-4
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Ivy Lodge Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 3-time Flat winner at around 1 1/2m for Michael Bell and placed in listed company on first 2 starts over hurdles for this yard. Disappointing the last twice, beaten at short odds in juvenile maiden at Fakenham in April, but she’s fancied to get back on track after a break. TFRHHHHH BHA115
7
YOU BE LUCKY JEAN (GB) (17) 11 CD
B f Maxios - Libby Mae (IRE) Mr And Mrs Paul Chapman Br Lucy McGrath
4
11-4
Sean Quinlan Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Justified support when winning both starts in bumpers, coming from last to first at Kelso in May before doing well to defy a penalty at this course 17 days ago. Interesting hurdling newcomer. TFRHHHHI BHA8
2025: HERJA (IRE) 5 11 4 Brian Hughes 6-5 (Patrick Griffin) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: BLUE TOPAZ: Following its run on 19/8/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. HELMSLEY: Following its run on 23/6/2026 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface. Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Tralee Girl (IRE), 7-2 You Be Lucky Jean (GB), 9-2 Mighty Dink (GB), 9-1 Helmsley (IRE), 11-1 Mia Sunshine (GER), 40-1 Blue Topaz (GB), 300-1 Sweet Cicely (GB)
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RACE TWO
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THIRD RACE 3.00 THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 2F 59YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MW CIVILS & GROUNDWORKS 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)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (29 wins from 232 runners, 12%) runs AILL DUBH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S England (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs JETEYE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BAHTIYAR trained by M Young, Sneads Green, 209 miles. RACE SUMMARY
Given another try over fences, JETEYE opened his chase account at the third attempt at Cartmel in July before not seen to best effect over this C&D last time. He is taken to resume winning ways in a change of headgear, with Aill Dubh the pick for second having been in good heart prior to his latest effort.
KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
JETEYE (IRE) (17) 6-14312 BF
9
12-0
Br g Jet Away - Shuil Sionnach (IRE) Tor Side Racing Br Mrs Juliet Brown
Jonathan England Sam England, Guiseley Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWAs good as ever over hurdles this spring/summer and proved a different proposition to when previously tried over fences when winning a Cartmel handicap in July. Runner-up over C&D 17 days ago, finishing well after a mistake at the twelfth, and she’s a major player with blinkers back on. TFRHHHHH BHA95
2
UNCLE AL (IRE) (17) UP163U C
7
11-1
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Milling Road (IRE) Miss J. I. Bedi Br Mr Joseph Roche
Paul O’Brien Jessica Bedi, Yarm Hill House Racing Club
3
9
TIMEFORM VIEW Prone to jumping errors but avoided mistakes when taking advantage of his reduced mark in 4-runner contest at Huntingdon (3m) in May. Wasn’t in quite the same form next 2 outings, before unseating rider at the ninth over this C&D 17 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA82
AILL DUBH (IRE) (16) 31-4415
B g Shantou (USA) - Captain Carol (IRE) The Cheltenham Trail Br J. O’Connor & Burgage Stud
10-9
Joshua Thompson (5) Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWReacted well to a change of tactics when making all at Newcastle (23f) in March and also scored at Cartmel (21f) in July. Below-par effort at Cartmel last time but no surprise to see him bounce back. Needs to prove himself over this trip, though there might not be too much pace in the race. TFRHHHHI BHA76
4
CROAGH PATRICK (IRE) (17) 0P/-02P5 D
B g Mountain High (IRE) - Benedicta Rose (IRE) Mr R. J. Hewitt Br Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables
11 10-9
Brian Hughes Gillian Boanas, Saltburn Golden Sunset Holidays
TIMEFORM VIEW Went off the boil for Sam England but proved he retains ability on second start for this yard when runner-up at Hexham (3m) in June. Has run poorly both starts since, though, tailed off over this C&D 17 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA76
5
BAHTIYAR (FR) (9) 442563
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Baladala Reconce (FR) Lady Susan Brooke Br Mr Joel Denis
8
10-7
Ben Poste Max Young, Sneads Green Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden but ran one of his better races when third of 10 in handicap at Stratford (23f) 9 days ago. Has eased further in the weights so is capable of being in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA74 2025: IVANE (FR) 7 11 10 Sean Bowen 6-5 (James Owen) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Blinkers worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Jeteye (IRE), 4-1 Aill Dubh (IRE), 5-1 Bahtiyar (FR), 11-2 Uncle Al (IRE), 20-1 Croagh Patrick (IRE)
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RACE THREE
1-2-3: 1.JETEYE (IRE) 2.AILL DUBH (IRE) 3.BAHTIYAR (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 3.30 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 65YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BILL & TERESA FLORENTINES 50TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (ARC SUMMER CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Candlish (25 wins from 131 runners, 19%) runs MAGGIES BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs P Kirby (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs CLEAN GETAWAY WEIGHTWATCHER: TOM CREEN won off a handicap mark of 104, his rating is now down 9lb to 95. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR MCWHINNY trained by T Ellis, Rugby, 187 miles. RACE SUMMARY
MR MCWHINNY has made a promising start for this stable, making it 2 wins from 4 outings when scoring in impressive fashion at Newton Abbot a week ago, so he looks to hold leading claims able to race without a penalty here. The biggest threat could come from Tom Creen, who is now 9lb below his last winning mark. 1-2-3: 1.MR MCWHINNY (IRE) 2.TOM CREEN (IRE) 3.ACHILLE DES ROCS (FR) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
ACHILLE DES ROCS (FR) (14) 55/P-PP1 D
7
12-0
B g Coastal Path - Cyti Rose (FR) Mr J. T. B. Hunt Br Haras Des Rocs
Danny McMenamin L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Postpack Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner over hurdles in 2024 but pulled up on first 3 starts this year (over fences on first occasion). However, with visor fitted he bounced back to form when winning handicap chase at Cartmel (17f, well-backed 6/1) 2 weeks ago. Must build on that after a 3lb rise. TFRHHHII BHA99
2
MAGGIES BOY (IRE) (17) 1-PUP24 C
7 11-11
B g Ocovango - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE) Baxter, Barrett & O’Keeffe Br John Joe Gleeson
Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden hurdler but made a successful start over fences in handicap chase at this course (21f) in April, despite tendency to jump right. However, failed to complete next 3 starts and was again let down by his jumping when fourth of 7 here (3 1/4m) 17 days ago. Switches to a visor. TFRHHHII BHA96
3
TOM CREEN (IRE) (17) 20P3U-0 CD
11 11-10
B g Yeats (IRE) - Casiana (GER) Sam England Racing Club Br Kildare Racing Syndicate
Rebecca Hitchen (7) Sam England, Guiseley Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran whose 5 career wins have come here, latest over C&D on Boxing Day 2024. Shaped as if back in form final 2 outings this spring, before possibly needing the run after 5 months off when well held over C&D 17 days ago. Merits consideration with cheekpieces back on. TFRHHHHI BHA95
4
MR MCWHINNY (IRE) (7) 0-14141
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kala Brandy (IRE) Character Testing Syndicate Br Mr Paul Townend
8 10-12
Jack Andrews Tom Ellis, Rugby Castlebridge Risk Solutions
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened chase account in 17f Market Rasen handicap in July on second start for current yard. Shaped well next time, before resuming winning ways in good style in conditional jockeys race at Newton Abbot (21f) 7 days ago. Escapes a penalty and is the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA83
5
CLEAN GETAWAY (IRE) (17) 4-35345 C
B g Getaway (GER) - Dee Two O Two (IRE) Mr P Kirby & Grant Harrison Br Adrian Sutton
9 10-12
Joe Williamson Philip Kirby, Richmond Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a drop in the weights when scoring over fences here (2m) in April, his fifth course success. Mixed record since, though, fifth of 8 over this C&D on latest outing. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA83 2025: DELPOTRO (FR) 5 11 9 Sean Bowen 11-4 (Charlie Longsdon) 6 ran Visor worn first time by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Mr McWhinny (IRE), 11-4 Achille des Rocs (FR), 8-1 Tom Creen (IRE), 14-1 Maggies Boy (IRE), 20-1 Clean Getaway (IRE)
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RACE FOUR
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FIFTH RACE 4.00 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PAXTONS NO1 CASEIH DEALER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (29 wins from 232 runners, 12%) runs BODYGROOVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs AIMERIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: YANKA BLUE trained by B Murphy, Ireland. RACE SUMMARY
BENY NAHAR ROAD has run well on both previous starts at this course, and he could be worth chancing off his slipping mark following a breathing operation. Aimeric and William Yeats are feared most, with both still potentially well treated following their tussle over C&D last time. 1-2-3: 1.BENY NAHAR ROAD (IRE) 2.AIMERIC 3.WILLIAM YEATS KEY colours
Owner
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Trainer
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AIMERIC (GB) (17) 4-442
7
12-0
B g Frankel - Aris (IRE) Alan Baxter & JPS Ltd Br D. Farrington And Canning Downs
Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful at best on Flat (stays 1 3/4m) before underwhelming in maiden/novice hurdles. Showed much more for the switch to a handicap when 1 1/2 length-second to William Yeats over C&D latest, snatched up close home. Now 2lb better off with that rival and still attractively handicapped on his Flat form. TFRHHHHI BHA100
2
ROADSHOW (IRE) (54) 3410-60 C
B g Galileo (IRE) - Acapulco (USA) Old Gold Racing 27 Br Coolmore
5
12-0
Freddie Keighley (5) Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Old Gold Racing 27, Retraining of Racehorses
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on Flat. Hasn’t kicked on since opening his hurdles account in a fair 17f handicap here last September. Given a break since a poor run in first-time blinkers at Worcester in July. Cheekpieces now back on and yard’s record here (6 wins from 11 runners) offers hope of a revival. TFRHHHII BHA100
3
WILLIAM YEATS (GB) (17) 15633-1 CD
B g Yeats (IRE) - Dusky Legend Sprayclad UK NE & LS Bloodstock Br Trull House Stud
5 11-13
Jonathan England Sam England, Guiseley Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage 5-y-o. Belatedly delivered on the promise of last winter’s course bumper success when winning a C&D handicap following 5 months away recently. He’s 2lb worse off with Aimeric on this occasion, though hardly looks fully exposed on just his third start for current yard. TFRHHHHI BHA99
4
TRACKER ISSUE (IRE) (17) 662
4 11-11
B g Verbal Dexterity (IRE) - Paistiul (IRE) Molly and Paul Willis Br J. S. Bolger
Ryan Mania Adam Nicol, Seahouses Opal Collection
TIMEFORMVIEWRegressive on the Flat. Made more impact than previously over hurdles when 3/4-length second in C&D novice last time (subsequent winner in third not seen to best effect in a messy race). In capable hands but opening mark demands better again. TFRHHHII BHA100
5
BENY NAHAR ROAD (IRE) (50) 2F-0406 C
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Wonder Why (GER) Hogarth Racing Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
7
11-9
Jamie Hamilton Henry Hogarth, Stillington
TIMEFORMVIEWRan well both previous starts here, finishing runner-up in maiden hurdle and landing a fair chase success here last April. No impact from slipping hurdles mark this season, however, could do better returning to this track on the back of another breathing operation. TFRHHHHH BHA95
6
LONE STAR (GB) (5) 0-54304 D
B m Kayf Tara - Supreme Gem (IRE) John Cornforth and Peter Rawcliffe Br R. Johnson
9
11-5
Joe Williamson Philip Kirby, Richmond Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest success came off this mark at Market Rasen last June. Stepped forward from her previous run when 6 1/2 lengths fourth of 7 over C&D on Wednesday. Fairly treated but isn’t the easiest to win with nowadays. TFRHHHII BHA91
7
BANNISTER (FR) (26) 205-604
Gr g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Amou Daria (FR) Crossed Fingers Partnership Br Oceanic Bloodstock & Eric Puerari
9
11-5
Tom Midgley (3) Nick Kent, Brigg Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.
TIMEFORMVIEWHas fallen a long way in the weights since his last success at Market Rasen in September 2024. Plausible excuses first 2 starts this season prior to finishing well-held fourth of 8 under a marked change of tactics at Worcester (2 1/2m). Isn’t one to totally dismiss at longish odds. TFRHHHII BHA91 16
8
BODYGROOVE (GB) (171) 1U5/P60-
B g Iffraaj - Groovejet Mrs B. M. Lofthouse Br Phil Cunningham
6
11-5
Brian Hughes Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat winner who hasn’t fired in either code following a successful handicap hurdle debut at Wetherby in spring of 2025 (has bled). Returns from 5 months away with yard’s hurdlers in good form and does at least benefit from the services of Brian Hughes for the first time. TFRHHHII BHA91
9
YANKA BLUE (IRE) (5) 65220P
5
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Bee Yanka Mr L. H. Evans Br Oldcourt Stud
10-6
Mr James Murray (7) Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who arrived following back-to-back seconds at Stratford/Newton Abbot when a disappointing favourite here last month. Saddle slipped on subsequent outing over C&D, though, and her 7lb amateur has at least made a promising-enough start under Rules (3-17). TFRHHHII BHA78
10
JOTO (GB) (22) 333U-U0
B m Dragon Dancer - McGregor’s Cottage (IRE) Mrs D. W. Davenport Br Mrs D W Davenport & Mr D Obank
6
10-2
Danny McMenamin John Dawson, Saltburn
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who was popular in the market when third in a pair of novice events at Doncaster/Catterick last season. Unshipped her rider early on seasonal reappearance at Kelso in May but was beaten a long way following a further 3 months off at Worcester last time. TFRHHIII BHA73 2025: SPOT ON SOPH (IRE) 9 11 3 Jonathan England 7-1 (Sam England) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5. Stewards Note: ROADSHOW: Following its run on 22/7/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. YANKA BLUE: Following its run on 9/9/2026 it was reported that the jockey’s saddle slipped. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Aimeric (GB), William Yeats (GB), 7-1 Tracker Issue (IRE), 15-2 Roadshow (IRE), 8-1 Yanka Blue (IRE), 10-1 Lone Star (GB), 14-1 Beny Nahar Road (IRE), 16-1 Bannister (FR), Bodygroove (GB), 25-1 Joto (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 4.30 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (29 wins from 232 runners, 12%) runs TWILIGHT SAFARI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs EXPERT ANALYSIS & KARTHALA LONGEST TRAVELLER: PEACE MOTIVATOR trained by B Murphy, Ireland. RACE SUMMARY
The vote goes to LITTLETOWN LAD, who looks capable of confirming last month’s C&D form with Character Testing, while handicap debutant Twilight Safari needs a close look with Brian Hughes taking over. 1-2-3: 1.LITTLETOWN LAD (IRE) 2.CHARACTER TESTING 3.TWILIGHT SAFARI KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
1
CHARACTER TESTING (GB) (17) 3-52442
5 11-12
B g Time Test - Characterized URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner Br Stuart McPhee Bloodstock
st lb
Jamie Hamilton Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Bk Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Went with bags of enthusiasm in a refitted visor when chasing home Littletown Lad over C&D last time. Benefits from a 3lb pull at the weights here and could make a bold bid for a first hurdles victory, if headgear has the same effect. TFRHHHHI BHA94
2
EXPERT ANALYSIS (IRE) (17) C500-P3
4
B g Expert Eye - Aqualis Mr G. White Br Aqualis Syndicate
11-9
Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat maiden. Finished as close as he has over hurdles when 7 3/4 lengths third to Littletown Lad over C&D latest, only a smidge below his best form in Ireland. Entitled to close that gap from revised terms, especially as this is just his second start for a capable yard. TFRHHHII BHA93
3
KARTHALA (GB) (41) 0-53343
4
B g Pinatubo (IRE) - Midnight Thoughts (USA) Making Headway Racing Br Apple Tree Stud
11-2
William Shanahan (5) Jennie Candlish, Leek Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who has done plenty wrong in his races despite hitting the frame on his last 4 hurdle starts. Best not judged too harshly on his latest spin on the Flat TFRHHHII BHA86 (left poorly placed). Weighted to be competitive in first-time visor back hurdling but looks stable second string on jockey bookings.
4
LITTLETOWN LAD (IRE) (17) 6-00U21 CD
B g Casamento (IRE) - Littletown Lass (IRE) Racing To Profit Syndicate Br Valentine Cross
6
11-2
Jonathan England Sam England, Guiseley Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWStrong traveller who’s settled better in recent starts and duly made more impact. Confirmed the promise of his Uttoxeter second when scoring by 1 3/4 lengths (pecked last) from Character Testing over C&D last time. Still one to be interested in off 5lb higher, and he may well follow up. TFRHHHHH BHA84
5
TWILIGHT SAFARI (GB) (13) 0P3-
B g Mohaather - Handana (IRE) M.H.O.G. Br Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd
4 10-13
Brian Hughes Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat maiden (stays 1 3/4m). Didn’t cut much ice in juvenile/maiden hurdles. In reasonable heart on the level prior to seeming unsuited by conditions at Ripon last time. Opening hurdle mark hardly looks prohibitive on his Flat exploits and yard in better form than when last seen in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA83
6
FAR AWAY WEST (IRE) (482) FP40/FP-
Br m Yeats (IRE) - Pass The Honey (IRE) Mr H. Burns Br Oliver Loughlin
7 10-10
Ryan Mania Hugh Burns, Alnwick
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown the odd glimmer of promise in 20 winless starts. Perhaps wasn’t over a recent fall when running badly at Southwell when last seen. Still has questions to answer following 16-month absence, though. TFRHHIII BHA78
7
SCORO (FR) (16) P4-4664
6
B g Petillo (FR) - Cacnea (FR) Mr John Dillon Br Mr Gildas Blain
10-5
Danny McMenamin L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner pointer. No show in 2m maiden hurdles. Made more impact switched to fences when 11 1/2 lengths fourth at Cartmel (21f) latest, without fully seeing out his race in first-time cheekpieces and tongue strap. Remains to be seen if he can build on that back down in trip on handicap hurdle bow. TFRHHHII BHA73 20
8
RED TRAIL (IRE) (17) 6-50P56
7
Ch m Galileo Gold - Tamika (IRE) Mr A. Waite Br Mr Andrew Heffernan
10-5
Charlie Maggs (3) Mike Sowersby, Malton Mike Sowersby Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden over jumps. Finished as close as she has in a while over hurdles when beaten 8 1/2 lengths at Market Rasen last month, however, she failed to build on that when well held behind Littletown Lad here subsequently. TFRHHIII BHA72
9
PEACE MOTIVATOR (GB) (5) P-PP0PP
B g Massaat (IRE) - Ssafa Mr A. Evans Br Richard Kent & Clare Lloyd
6
10-5
Mr James Murray (7) Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORM VIEW Temperamental sort. Regressed since winning a bumper on debut for Olly Murphy in autumn 2024. Fared no better for switch to fences/a breathing operation when well beaten in first-time tongue strap here 5 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA71
10
MR GLOBALIST (IRE) (16) 446340
Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Trimurti (USA) Mrs E. Quinlan Br Niarchos Family
7
10-5
Leah Noreci (7) Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran his best race since joining current yard when 3 3/4 lengths third in similar race at Cartmel in July. Hasn’t built on that in a couple of starts since and his record (0-33 over hurdles/fences, 0-10 on the Flat) speaks for itself. TFRHHIII BHA71 2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Visor worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 6, 7, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 10. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Littletown Lad (IRE), 7-2 Character Testing (GB), 6-1 Twilight Safari (GB), 8-1 Expert Analysis (IRE), 9-1 Karthala (GB), 12-1 Scoro (FR), 14-1 Red Trail (IRE), 28-1 Mr Globalist (IRE), 40-1 Peace Motivator (GB), 66-1 Far Away West (IRE)
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 2.00 - THE ROXYFET SPORTS LOUNGE FOR PRIVATE HIRE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, and the third £935. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, September 8th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 12th. Penalties, after September 5th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors of this race 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 £38. - Closed September 8th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 7 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.30 - THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIOS MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, September 8th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 12th. Weights: 3-y-o 10st 2lb; 4-y-o 11st 4lb 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb. The sponsors of this race 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 September 8th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.00 - THE MW CIVILS & GROUNDWORKS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 8th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 12th. Penalties, after September 5th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors of this race will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 10 entries at £30. - Closed September 8th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.30 - THE BILL & TERESA FLORENTINES 50TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 8th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 12th. Penalties, after September 5th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors of this race 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. 8 entries at £30. - Closed September 8th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.00 - THE PAXTONS NO1 CASEIH DEALER 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, September 8th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 12th. Penalties, after September 5th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors of this race 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 £30. - Closed September 8th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.30 - THE SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, September 8th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 12th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after September 5th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors of this race 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 £30. - Closed September 8th, 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 20 FOR THIS RACE. 23
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