FIRST RACE 4.53
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIOS AT SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE 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): D McCain (53 wins from 243 runners, 22%) runs VOODOO ANGEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Neville (1 win from 2 runners, 50%) runs KOTTAYAM LONGEST TRAVELLER: HERJA trained by P Griffin, Ireland.
HERJA has solid form in similar company and would have got off the mark but for falling at Bangor in June She’s been given time to recover and may well gain compensation if arriving in similar form Kottayam posted a promising effort when third on hurdles bow and rates the main danger if none the worse for her tumble last time out, while Lipstick Traces is bred to be suited by this longer trip and could yet have more to offer
colours no horse age st lb
1 HERJA (IRE) (62) 43-22F BF
Br m Policy Maker (IRE) - Crofton Trail (IRE)
Mr Gerry McGladery
Br Ronan & James Griffin
5 11-4
Brian Hughes
Patrick Griffin, Ireland
TIMEFORMVIEWDualrunner-upinnovice/maidenhurdlecompany(formlookssolid)andwasallsettogetoffthemarkwhenfalling2outinanovicehurdleatBangor(19.6f, good) at the beginning of July Has been given time to get over that and she could prove hard to beat if returning in similar form TFRHHHHH BHA105
2 KOTTAYAM (FR) (19) 243F
B m Manatee - Ubriska (FR)
Hold My Beer Syndicate
Br Scea L’Aubay & Couetil Elevage
5 11-4
Sean Bowen
Patrick Neville, Leyburn
TIMEFORMVIEWClosesecondonlystartinpointsandmuchimprovedfromhurdlingdebutwhenthirdinmares’maidenatUttoxeter(15.8f,good)inJuly,thetwothatbeatherfranking the form subsequently Fell at the fifth at Market Rasen 19 days ago but remains open to improvement with Sean Bowen now aboard. TFRHHHHI BHA101
3 LIPSTICK TRACES
(IRE) (15) 2-324
B m Califet (FR) - Western Goose (IRE)
Mrs Pauline Southerington
Br Keith Douglas
5 11-4
Jamie Hamilton
Justin Landy, Leyburn
TIMEFORMVIEWHittheframeinatrioofbumpersearlierthisyearbuttheformdoesn’tlookanythingoutoftheordinary.Rantoamodestlevelonhurdlingdebutfollowing 12 weeks off when fourth in a Worcester novice (16f) 16 days ago but still early days and she’s bred to appreciate this longer trip TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 VOODOO ANGEL (IRE) (19) 0/60-24
B m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Avenging Angel (IRE)
6 11-4
Theo Gillard
Mrs Sian McCain Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Arctic Tack Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWSecond on hurdles debut at Wexford in May but sold cheaply out of the Eddie & Patrick Harty yard subsequently and couldn’t match her debut form (following 3 months off) when a well-beaten fourth on stable debut at Market Rasen (20.7f) last month. Remains to be seen if she can get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SPENT A FORTUNE (GB) (52) 4
B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Miss Spent (IRE)
4 11-1
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Mr Max Young Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSoldier of Fortune filly is bred to improve with age and shaped accordingly when fourth of 5 in a bumper at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to firm) on debut 52 days ago. Looks one for the longer term TFRHIIII BHA-
6 YANKA BLUE (IRE) (14) U605
B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Bee Yanka
4 11-1
Shane Fenelon (5)
Mr L. H. Evans Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
Br Oldcourt Stud 3AS Leisure
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability in bumpers and did so again on hurdles debut when a well held fifth in a 7-runner maiden at Newton Abbot (18.5f), not given anything like a hard time Looks the type to better in handicaps in time TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Probable
S.P’s: 10-11 Herja (IRE), 7-2 Kottayam (FR), 11-2 Lipstick Traces (IRE), 7-1 Voodoo Angel (IRE), 33-1 Yanka Blue (IRE), 100-1 Spent A Fortune (GB)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
(IRE)
(FR) 3.LIPSTICK TRACES (IRE)
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SECOND RACE 5.28
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 5F 28YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CANINE PREMIER FLEX PLUS JOINT SUPPLEMENT 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): R Menzies (24 wins from 169 runners, 14%) runs VICTORY CLUB TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 64 runners, 11%) runs IVANE LONGEST TRAVELLER: FERANDO trained by A Thorpe, Carmarthen, 283 miles.
IVANE has yet to finish out of the top 3 for current yard, running well after 4 months off when second back over fences at Worcester 4 days ago, and he can build on his recent outing to resume winning ways. Couldbeaweapon has finished runner-up on 2 of his last 3 starts and is capable of getting involved once more, with Rory’s Story also a contender
colours no horse age st lb
1 REEL ROSIE (IRE) (91) 41336-6 C
B m Highland Reel (IRE) - Lady Canford (IRE)
The Reel Wheelers and Dealers
Br Oldcourt Stud
6 12-0
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful handicapper at best on Flat and off mark over hurdles at second attempt at this course (19.9f) in November However, after a poor run on the Flat in May she was again well held back hurdling at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) a month later Up in trip for chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA100
2 LUMINARIES (IRE) (63) 111P-16
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Pas de Chapeau (IRE)
8 11-10
Craig Nichol
The Farming Boys Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br Liam Gilsenan Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORMVIEWMade it 4 wins from 5 starts when just holding on for success in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (24.4f) in May. Well below form at Perth (23.9f, good to soft) when last seen in July, though, and he may find it tough from his current mark starting off over fences. TFRHHIII BHA96
3 IVANE (FR) (4) 2123-32 BF
B g Network (GER) - Uvanana (FR)
A Keaveney, M Keaveney & P Butcher
7 11-10
Sean Bowen
James Owen, Newmarket
Br E.A.R.L. Trinquet & M. & O. Trinquet Keaveney Contractors LTD
TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever for current yard having been recruited from Ireland, landing handicap hurdle at Southwell (21.7f) in March. Good placed efforts over both set of obstacles since, off 4 months ahead of finishing runner-up over fences at Worcester (23f, good) 4 days ago. Major player TFRHHHHH BHA96
4 VICTORY CLUB (IRE) (12) 505-510
B or Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - La Shalak (IRE)
Miss E Emmerton & Major P H K Steveney
8 11-1
Nathan Moscrop
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Gerard and Yvonne Kennedy Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who, having been re-united with Dan Skelton, gained a breakthrough win over hurdles when easily landing handicap at Stratford (18.7f) in July However, he was tailed off at Cartmel (17.2f, good) on stable debut 12 days ago. Back up in trip for second start over fences. TFRHHHII BHA87
5 RORY’S STORY (IRE) (10) 6-32413 BF
B m Workforce - Colleen Ard (IRE)
Mr K. Everitt
6 10-10
Harry Reed
Tristan Davidson, Carlisle
Br Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler AKV Group Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on previous promise over fences this season when opening account in good style at Cartmel (17.3f) in July Not quite in the same form when third at the same C&D (good) 10 days ago, but no surprise to see her in the mix as she goes back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA82 (-1)
6 COULDBEAWEAPON (IRE) (19) 4-03242
Ch g Mahler - Wild Fuchsia (IRE)
8 10-9
Jonathan England NMUS Sam England, Guiseley
Br David O’Sullivan Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner hurdler who ran up to recent best over fences when runner-up at Market Rasen (17.2f) in July In first-time blinkers, soon left behind a lesser effort when second back at Market Rasen (21.4f, good) last time and he could be thereabouts again TFRHHHHI BHA81
7 FERANDO (IRE) (188) PP4-
5 10-7
Br g Westerner - At The Top (FR) Shane Fenelon (5)
Mr A. Evans Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
TIMEFORMVIEWPulleduponsoleoutingforNickyHendersonandhasfaredlittlebetterin2startsforcurrentyard,infirst-timetonguestrapwhenwell-beatenfourth of 7 in maiden hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) in February. Major improvement required as he makes chase/handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA79
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.IVANE (FR)
8 STONEGATE (GB) (115)
000PP-P
B g Proconsul - Bonnie Burnett (IRE)
Mr Andrew Sparks
6 10-2
Charlie Maggs (5)
Brian Rothwell, Leyburn
Br Mrs Greta Sparks Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWDown the field completed starts over hurdles and pulled up tried chasing on last 2 outings, at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) when last seen in May. Looks to be up against it. TFRHIIII BHA73
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
VICTORY CLUB: Following its run on 23/8/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Ivane (FR), 3-1 Rory’s Story (IRE), 10-3 Couldbeaweapon (IRE), 16-1 Reel Rosie (IRE), Victory Club (IRE), 22-1 Luminaries (IRE), 40-1 Ferando (IRE), 66-1 Stonegate (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
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THIRD RACE 6.00
THREE MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (3M 3F 9YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
D&J YATES MEMORIAL - NEVER FORGOTTEN HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (24 wins from 169 runners, 14%) runs YOU SOME GIRL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J McConnell (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs BROKEN ICE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BROKEN ICE trained by J McConnell, Ireland.
BROKEN ICE went winless for almost 3 years prior to scoring in determined fashion at Perth last time and he shouldn’t have to wait anywhere near that long to for another success this time. Spitalfield’s jumping remains a concern but he’s been in good form this summer and is also shortlisted, whilst Hostile Hotelier is largely reliable and should prove suited by the return to this longer trip
1 DINONS
(FR)
(82) 12P0-00 C
B g Balko (FR) - Beni Abbes (FR)
Brian Ellison Racing Club
Br S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire
12 12-1
Joshua Thompson (7)
Brian Ellison, Malton
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWDid well for new yard when returning from a lengthy absence in 2024, winning a 23f handicap at this track last June and narrowly denied over the same C&D in October. Hasn’t threatened since returning from a winter break in 4 starts this summer, though, albeit unsuited by the drop in trip last time TFRHHHII BHA121
2 EARTH KING
(IRE) (39) 501-U16
B g Shirocco (GER) - Beach Beauty (IRE)
Mr R. M. Penny
Br Messrs Eric Keane & Pat Keane
9 12-0
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEW Notched a fourth career success when scoring at Uttoxeter in July but looked on the laboured side when last of 6 there later that month. Each-way claims if able to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA120
3 KITESURFER (FR) (46) 01-320P
B g Karaktar (IRE) - Saintenitouche (FR)
The Atkin Family
6 11-9
Joe Anderson (3)
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Michele Juhen-Cypres & Claude Dufour BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEWThree wins from 5 runs last season, producing his best effort on these shores when victorious at Ludlow in April. Arrives after back-to-back below par efforts, though, so now has something to prove TFRHHIII BHA115
4 PADDY DE POLE
(IRE) (49) 3332-5P
B g Alkaadhem - Squirrel Wood (IRE)
Mick Fitzgerald Racing Syndicate 2
7 11-7
Freddie Keighley (10)
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br T. A. Keating Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish Point winner rattled off a quick-fire hat-trick in handicap hurdles last spring and subsequently ran with credit without threatening to win from higher marks Went amiss on chase debut last time and would hold claims returned to hurdling if none the worse. TFRHHHII BHA113
5
HOSTILE HOTELIER
(IRE) (53) 162-3F4
B g Doyen (IRE) - Fairyconomy (IRE)
7 11-5
Sean Quinlan
6 Bit Racing Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Michael G. Daly Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWGainedadeservedsuccessatCatterickinMarchandhaslargelyremainedingoodformsince,stillinwithachanceofpickingupafourthcareersuccess when coming down at the last at Warwick last month. Emphasis on speed probably not to his liking at Perth and he’s considered. TFRHHHHI BHA111
6 SPITALFIELD (IRE) (46) F04-223
B g Mahler - Hollygrove Bonnie (IRE)
7 11-5
Richie McLernon
Mrs Mairead Liston Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br J. Conroy
TIMEFORMVIEWStrong-travelling sort who was successful from a 9lb lower mark at Ffos Las (23.9f) last spring and has proved consistent this summer, reaching the podium for the third time when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good to soft) 46 days ago. In the mix again. TFRHHHHI BHA111
7 BROKEN ICE (IRE) (19) BP-6051 9 11-1
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ice Box (IRE) Callum Pritchard (5)
John McConnell John McConnell, Ireland
Br Mr W. S. Acham
TIMEFORMVIEW Well suited by the return to a staying trip when ending his long losing run in an 11-runner handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good to firm) 19 days ago. 5lb higher this time but makes plenty of appeal again. TFRHHHHH BHA107
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.BROKEN ICE (IRE) 2.SPITALFIELD (IRE) 3.HOSTILE HOTELIER (IRE)
8 YOU SOME GIRL (IRE) (19) 2445-00
B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Kallisti (IRE)
Derek Thompson & Partners
Br Michael Ward
8 10-12
Charlie Maggs (5)
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWTransformedbytherefittingofahoodwhencompletingahat-tricklastyearandheldherformwellfortherestoftheseason Arguablystillworking her way to back full fitness in 2 runs this year but others will be more persuasive until her wellbeing is fully confirmed. TFRHHHII BHA104
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
KITESURFER: Following its run on 20/7/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Spitalfield (IRE), 7-2 Broken Ice (IRE), 11-2 Paddy de Pole (IRE), 15-2 Earth King (IRE), 10-1 Hostile Hotelier (IRE), 12-1 Dinons (FR), 14-1 You Some Girl (IRE), 16-1 Kitesurfer (FR) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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FOURTH RACE 6.30
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 65YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
MW
GROUNDWORKS & CIVILS 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 raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Ellison (23 wins from 129 runners, 18%) runs DREAM JET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & J Insole (3 wins from 29 runners, 10%) run SCARLET O’TARA LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIMERICK LEADER trained by A Thorpe, Carmarthen, 283 miles.
LIMERICK LEADER can race off the same mark as when a very good recent Newton Abbot second so is fancied to resume winning ways at the chief expense of the consistent Dream Jet. Too Cool Forshrule and Delpotro can fight it out for minor honours.
1 MOODOFTHEMOMENT (IRE) (39) 41P-5P0 8 12-0
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Mood I’m In (GER)
Mr A. Sadik
Br Andrew Pierce
William Maggs (5)
David Thompson, Darlington
TIMEFORMVIEWNotched his third success over fences when taking Ludlow handicap (20f) last December Below form since though, beating only one at Uttoxeter on yard debut in July TFRHHIII BHA109
2 DREAM JET (IRE) (19) 13-4124 D
Ch g Jet Away - Anemone
Sharing The Dream Syndicate 1
Br Peter Nolan
7 11-13
Craig Nichol
Brian Ellison, Malton
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWReliable sort who opened his chase account at Hexham in May. By no means disgraced both runs since, fourth at Market Rasen (2m1f) 19 days ago, and should make his presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA108
3 SCARLET O’TARA (GB) (42) 1P0-PPP
B m Kayf Tara - Run Ructions Run (IRE)
7 11-12
Charlie Deutsch
Upton House Stud & Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Laura Newland & Caroline Stedman Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair 3m winner over hurdles but pulled up on all his three starts over fences, latest in handicap chase at Worcester (23f, good) 42 days ago. Blinkers replace cheekpieces now. TFRHHIII BHA107
4 DELPOTRO (FR) (93) 4P32-1P C BF
B g Masked Marvel - Tigrine (FR)
5 11-9
Sean Bowen
Jon’s Birthday Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br E.A.R.L Elevage Des Loges Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair ex-French chaser Got off the mark for current yard at Sedgefield in May but pulled up at Southwell (2m) following month. Could bounce back after a break. TFRHHHII BHA104
5 LIMERICK LEADER (FR) (14) 3P-2122 BF
B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Out Law d’Oc (FR)
Team Tristar (UK) Ltd
Br S.A.R.L. Ecurie Nicolas Taudon
8 11-3
James Bowen
Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his chasing account at Newton Abbot in June and in very good nick since, second of 7 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (21f, good) 14 days ago. Big shout off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA98
6 TOO COOL FORSHRULE (IRE) (145)
B g Watar (IRE) - Shrule Girl (IRE)
000115- 6 11-2
Henry Brooke
Myddelton Family Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mr James Cosgrave Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning debut over fences at Market Rasen and followed up back hurdling at Bangor later in March Came in last of 5 in handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f, good) 145 days ago though Tongue tied here so not totally dismissed TFRHHHII BHA97
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
SCARLET O’TARA: Following its run on 24/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
DELPOTRO: Following its run on 3/6/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly.
Probable
S.P’s: 15-8 Limerick Leader (FR), 10-3 Dream Jet (IRE), 9-2 Too Cool Forshrule (IRE), 5-1 Delpotro (FR), 16-1 Scarlet O’Tara (GB), 25-1 Moodofthemoment (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3:
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FIFTH RACE 7.00
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIOS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Ellison (23 wins from 129 runners, 18%) runs YOU DID TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 64 runners, 11%) runs MR LE PHILOSOPHE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANNIE AGNEW trained by G Quinn, Ireland.
Gerald Quinn does well with his British runners so the suggestion in this competitive handicap is ANNIE AGNEW, who could prove ideally suited by the drop to this trip having seemingly just had her stamina stretched over 2 3/4m at Down Royal last time. Spot On Soph arrives in good form and is second choice ahead of course specialist The Navigator and Phil Kirby’s Red Force One, who has a recent Flat win to his name
1 WUDYA (IRE) (47) 102-P10 D
B m Califet (FR) - Pont de Alma (FR)
6 12-0
William Maggs (5)
The Sypel partnership Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Mr P. Reynolds Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott. Pulled up at Aintree in May (sole run for Tjade Collier) but back to form with a bang to score over 19.5f at Bangor for this yard in June Stamina possibly stretched when well beaten over 2 3/4m at Cartmel a fortnight later TFRHHHII BHA113
2 ANNIE AGNEW (GB) (51) 21/20-5
B m Sir Percy - Famusa
5 11-7
Mr Dara McGill (7)
Caherty Stables Racing Syndicate Gerald Stephen Quinn, Ireland
Br Kenneth Bruce
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced winner over hurdles. Shaped as if retaining all her ability after another absence when fifth of 9 at Down Royal (2 3/4m, good to soft) making good progress before her effort flattened out. This slightly shorter trip could prove ideal for a yard which does well with its British runners. TFRHHHHH BHA106
3 RED FORCE ONE (GB) (21) 505/21P/- 10 11-6
Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dusty Red
The Yorkshire Puddings
Br K. A. Bartlett & J. M. Beever
Joe Williamson (3)
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful over hurdles at Huntingdon in spring 2023 Pulled up at Stratford in July of that year and raced exclusively on the Flat since, winning 4 times, including at Musselburgh last month Has to enter reckoning from same mark as Huntingdon TFRHHHHI BHA105
4
MR LE PHILOSOPHE
(GB) (15) 232110 D BF
Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Uryale (FR)
Value Racing- Mr Le Philosophe
5 11-3
Sean Bowen
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Societe Civile de L’Ecurie de Meautry Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Back on the up for current yard with wins at Worcester and Stratford in July but his run of good form came to abrupt halt back at Worcester 15 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA102
5 SPOT ON SOPH (IRE) (42) 50-3224
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Gwenadu (FR)
Mowbray Park
9 11-3
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Philip & Orla Hore Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Both victories to date at Market Rasen and been knocking on the door there in recent starts Has runner-up efforts to her name over this C&D and another prominent showing seems likely TFRHHHHI BHA102
6 EXPRESS RUN (IRE) (102) 233P-03
B g Milan - Lilly’s Express (IRE)
Mrs Pauline Southerington
6 11-2
Brian Hughes
Justin Landy, Leyburn
Br Mr Vincent Byrne Envirotyre UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBetter effort in handicap hurdles in the spring when third of 6 over 3m at Kelso in May. Remains unexposed back from a break (had wind surgery) and Brian Hughes retains the ride TFRHHHII BHA101
7 THE NAVIGATOR (GB) (12) 3-546P1 CD
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessing (USA)
Mr G. H. Bell
10 10-13
Henry Brooke
Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Br Sir Robert Ogden Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time course winner who got his head back in front when leading late on at Cartmel (17f) 12 days ago. Won back to back last autumn so no surprise to see him make another bold bid TFRHHHHI BHA98
1-2-3: 1.ANNIE AGNEW 2.SPOT ON SOPH (IRE) 3.THE NAVIGATOR
8
FINAL EDGAR (IRE) (45)
36-44P0 C
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Vita Nuova (IRE)
URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner
7 10-8
Jamie Hamilton
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Br James T. Williams Adra Projects Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Former course scorer but more miss than hit in his 4 outings this season His yard is among the winners but others arrive with more pressing claims. TFRHHIII BHA93
9 ASCENSION DAY (IRE) (64) 56P-0P0
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Toulon Breeze (IRE)
Longdogs Brussel Sprouts
Br Eric Barrett
8 10-8
Richie McLernon
Ben Haslam, Middleham
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up 3 times on the bounce over hurdles in first half of 2024 for Shaun Lycett but hasn’t shown much spark since, including for this yard the last twice TFRHHIII BHA93
10 YOU DID (IRE) (19) U32-055
B g Mount Nelson - Dinaria des Obeaux (FR)
Sharing The Dream Syndicate
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
5 10-2
Danny McMenamin
Brian Ellison, Malton
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Was beaten a long way when placed both completed starts in points and well held in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles around 2m this summer Longer trip should suit now handicapping and worth a second look in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA85
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
WUDYA: Following its run on 19/7/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.
MR LE PHILOSOPHE: Following its run on 20/8/2025 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 The Navigator (GB), 11-2 Express Run (IRE), 13-2 Mr Le Philosophe (GB), 15-2 Annie Agnew (GB), Red Force One (GB), 9-1 Spot On Soph (IRE), 10-1 Wudya (IRE), 20-1 Ascension Day (IRE), 25-1 Final Edgar (IRE), 33-1 You Did (IRE)
RESULT:
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SIXTH RACE 7.30
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE HONKY TONKS 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. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (53 wins from 243 runners, 22%) runs FRAMMY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J McConnell (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs ELUSIVE POWER LONGEST TRAVELLER: ELUSIVE POWER trained by J McConnell, Ireland.
John McConnell’s British bumper runners are always to be feared and ELUSIVE POWER gets the vote to go one better than at Bangor in July
1 FAIRLAWN SKIPPER (GB) (65) 3-1
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Joe’s Island
5 11-9
Shane Fenelon (5)
Mr Ross Williams Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Paul S Davies
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWMade light of a 14-month absence to make it second time lucky in bumpers at Stratford at the beginning of July but he’ll almost certainly need to advance his form again to give the weights away to his 2 rivals this evening TFRHHHII BHA-
2 FRAMMY (GB) (42) 42
Ch g Frammassone (IRE) - Whatdoesthefoxsay (IRE)
Mrs C Woods & Partner
Br D McCain Racing & Mrs Sarah Leslie
4 11-0
Kielan Woods
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame in both bumpers this summer, better effort when second of 10 at Worcester at the beginning of July Tongue tied first time Should go well again TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 ELUSIVE POWER (IRE) (62) 2
B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Lucky Island (IRE)
5 10-9
Ben Bromley (5)
Grover Rover Syndicate John McConnell, Ireland
Br Patrick Doyle
TIMEFORMVIEW9/2 and tongue tied, offered plenty to work on when 11 lengths second of 6 in Bangor bumper in July Probably the one to beat for an Irish trainer with a 25% strike-rate at Sedgefield TFRHHHHH BHA-
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE DECLARED RUNNERS 3 Hood worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Stewards Note: FRAMMY: Following its run on 24/7/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Elusive Power (IRE), 9-4 Frammy (GB), 5-2 Fairlawn Skipper (GB)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
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
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £21,553 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd June to 14th September 2025.
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