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colour graphic horse’s saddlecloth number
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form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year Bold type shows Point-to-Point form C=course winner D=distance winner age weight CD=course & distance winner st-lbs BF=beaten favourite
2 RUNSWICK DAYS (IRE) (29) 365-222
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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
KEY
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
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 TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 5F 34YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RACING AGAIN 14TH SEPTEMBER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (50 wins from 222 runners, 23%) runs EARNEST BELIEF TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (6 wins from 18 runners, 33%) runs WAY MAKER LONGEST TRAVELLER: OCEAN ROSE trained by B Murphy, Caerfyrddin, 362 miles. RACE SUMMARY
None of these are particularly convincing but EARNEST BELIEF stayed well on the level so this trip may well unlock a bit more on the back of a breathing operation. Datstheholyallofit and Way Maker are the viable threats.
1-2-3: 1.EARNEST BELIEF (IRE) 2.DATSTHEHOLYALLOFIT (IRE) 3.WAY MAKER (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
ROCK ARMOUR (IRE) (12) 5
5
11-4
B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Julienne (IRE) South View Racing Syndicate Br Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
Joshua Thompson (5) David Thompson, Darlington
TIMEFORM VIEW Barely modest sort nowadays on Flat and offered very little on hurdling debut over 2 1/2m here 12 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
2
WAY MAKER (IRE) (25) 0-32U32
5
Br g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Carrigeen Kigelia (IRE) Harry Redknapp and Martin Gowing Br Mrs R. H. Lalor
11-4
James Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper scorer who ran to a fair level on second hurdles start when runner-up in a Southwell maiden in June. Let down by his jumping since but this isn’t a deep race and slightly longer trip will suit. TFRHHHHI BHA104
3
EARNEST BELIEF (IRE) (49) 3-4333
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Promise Me (IRE) Blackhurst Racing Br Rockfield Farm
4
11-1
Theo Gillard Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair maiden on Flat for John & Thady Gosden. Hit the frame all 5 starts over hurdles at up to 17f TFRHHHHH BHA103 and now steps up markedly in trip on the back of a breathing operation.
4
DATSTHEHOLYALLOFIT (IRE) (12) 44-123 BF
B m Snow Sky - Have You Time (IRE) Mr Eamon McElligott Br Martin McElligott
5 10-11
Brian Hughes Patrick Neville, Leyburn Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive form in bumpers, getting off the mark at Kelso in May. Made up a lot of ground late in the day when second in novice at Worcester on hurdles bow but fluffed her lines when presented with what looked a great opportunity over 2 1/2m here 12 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA99
5
OCEAN ROSE (IRE) (58) 666
B m Crystal Ocean - Rose Revived Mr A. Evans Br Cherry Jones,Alex Frost&Derrynagowan Bld
5 10-11
Callum Pritchard Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORM VIEW Crystal Ocean mare who didn’t show a great deal in bumpers this summer but is at least bred to be suited by this step up in distance now hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA2025:NO CORRESPONDING FIXTURE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note: EARNEST BELIEF: Following its run on 22/7/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Datstheholyallofit (IRE), 9-4 Way Maker (IRE), 5-2 Earnest Belief (IRE), 25-1 Ocean Rose (IRE), 80-1 Rock Armour (IRE)
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Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
SECOND RACE 2.30 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE ROXYFET SPORTS LOUNGE FOR PRIVATE HIRE 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)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (29 wins from 230 runners, 13%) runs STELLARMASTERPIECE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M & D Easterby (4 wins from 33 runners, 12%) runs BROOKLYN LULLABY LONGEST TRAVELLER: YANKA BLUE trained by B Murphy, Caerfyrddin, 362 miles. RACE SUMMARY
STELLARMASTERPIECE has been thriving this summer and can complete a cross-code 5-timer, with the steadily progressive Curious Mrs Fox rating as the main danger.
1-2-3: 1.STELLARMASTERPIECE (FR) 2.CURIOUS MRS FOX 3.SPOT ON SOPH (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
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SPOT ON SOPH (IRE) (173) 132505- CD
10 12-0
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Gwenadu (FR) Mowbray Park Br Philip & Orla Hore
st lb
Rebecca Hitchen (10) Sam England, Guiseley Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon at C&D around this time last year prior to finishing runner-up at Bangor the following month. No real impact in 2 starts earlier this year and this might act as a pipe-opener after 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA100
2
O’FAOLAINS GLORY (IRE) (25) P1140-0 D
B m Fame And Glory - Kiltipford Lady (IRE) Girsonfield Racing Club Br Thomas Phelan
9
12-0
Nathan Moscrop Susan Corbett, Otterburn Finnies Heavy Haulage
TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever when completing a handicap chase double at Musselburgh over the winter. Found Go North Final at Carlisle too competitive in March and likely needed the outing reverted to hurdles at Perth last month. TFRHHIII BHA100
3
ASA (FR) (149) 063130-
Gr m Balko (FR) - Reine de Glace (FR) The Yorkshire Puddings Br Mr Gildas Blain
7 11-13
Miss Natasha Cookson (7) Philip Kirby, Richmond Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever when winning over fences at Catterick in February but seemed to struggle to acclimatise to the return TFRHHHII BHA99 to hurdles at Hexham when last seen in April. Has had another breathing operation during absence.
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STELLARMASTERPIECE (FR) (23) 355-111
Gr m Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Sister Dam’s (IRE) M.H.O.G. Br Dermot Cantillon
6
11-7
Sean Bowen Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a hat-trick of hurdles wins at Stratford in July before bringing up a cross-code 4-timer on the Flat at Catterick (1 1/2m, good) 23 days ago. The one to beat back over obstacles with yard remaining in good form. TFRHHHHH BHA93
5
LONE STAR (GB) (25) 30-5430 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 Not the easiest to score with, though she might’ve needed the outing when seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (19f, good to firm, 20/1) 25 days ago and is now back at her last winning mark. TFRHHIII BHA91
6
CURIOUS MRS FOX (GB) (45) 43-6642
B m Dragon Dancer - Crimson Skies (IRE) The Red and White Stripes Br John Joseph Davies
5 10-12
Joshua Thompson (5) David Thompson, Darlington
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden on the Flat but she’s learning with experience over hurdles and wasn’t beaten far when second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) 45 days ago. Back up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA84
7
YANKA BLUE (IRE) (12) 665220 BF
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Bee Yanka Mr L. H. Evans Br Oldcourt Stud
5
10-6
Paul O’Brien Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice in July, most recently in an 8-runner handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (2 1/4m, good), but yard hasn’t been in the same form in recent weeks and she was only seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (17f, firm) 12 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA78 8
8
DUSKY SPYGLASS (GB) (182) FU/P/5/4P-
8
B m Telescope (IRE) - Dusky Lory Mr I. Bostock Br Mr & Mrs Ian Bostock
10-5
Freddie Keighley (5) Mike Murphy, Westoning
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who was sent off at 200/1 and pulled up on her handicap debut at Huntingdon (21f, good to soft) in March. Can only be watched after a further 6 months off. TFRHIIII BHA77
9
BROOKLYN LULLABY (GB) (21) U00-525
B m Olden Times - Miss Fortywinks Mr J. T. Brown Br J. T. Brown
6
10-2
Harry Bannister Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Stittenham Farms
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note: O’FAOLAINS GLORY: Following its run on 15/8/2026 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on. Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Stellarmasterpiece (FR), 9-2 Curious Mrs Fox (GB), 7-1 Yanka Blue (IRE), 14-1 Spot On Soph (IRE), 16-1 Brooklyn Lullaby (GB), 20-1 Asa (FR), Lone Star (GB), 28-1 O’Faolains Glory (IRE), 150-1 Dusky Spyglass (GB)
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TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t offer much in bumpers/maiden hurdles but has shown more in handicaps this season, beaten only by a thriving rival in 10-runner contest at Stratford (19f) in June. Failed to see her race out upped to a similar trip when fifth of 8 at Worcester (2 1/2m, good) 21 days ago. 3lb out of the weights. TFRHHHII BHA71
THIRD RACE 3.00 THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 2F 59YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CHRISTMAS PARTIES AT SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 3lb
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Candlish (24 wins from 127 runners, 19%) runs THANK YOU BLUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 23 runners, 39%) runs GLENMALURE FLYER LONGEST TRAVELLER: SIR CARNEGIE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 408 miles. RACE SUMMARY
GLENMALURE FLYER has made a fine start for the Skelton yard and an 8lb rise might not get to the bottom of her given her current rate of improvement over fences. Limerick Leader dominated from the front at Bangor last week and might pose the main threat if getting another easy lead this time.
KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
GLENMALURE FLYER (IRE) (20) 35-1131
8
11-9
B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Small Bar (IRE) Harry Skelton Hools & Forces Partnership Dan Skelton, Alcester Br M. J. Thornhill Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEWEx-Irish recruit (with plenty of point experience) who looked a different proposition when scoring in impressive fashion at Bangor (3m) on chasing/yard debut and resumed her progress when beating 2 subsequent winners in a 6-runner handicap chase (3/1) at Stratford (3 1/2m, good to soft) 20 days ago. TFRHHHHH BHA108
2
THANK YOU BLUE (GB) (12) 5P-4322 C
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Tara Potter Mr Alan Baxter Br James & Jean Potter
9
11-6
I. J. Power Jennie Candlish, Leek Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a quick-fire hat-trick over hurdles at Ludlow in February. Not as good over fences (not the most fluent jumper) but rating reflects that and he arrives after a pair of good second-placed finishes, most recently in an 8-runner handicap here 12 days ago. Stamina is an unknown upped in trip. TFRHHHII BHA105
3
LIMERICK LEADER (FR) (5) 2-23341
B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Out Law d’Oc (FR) Team Tristar (UK) Ltd Br S.A.R.L. Ecurie Nicolas Taudon
9
11-4 (in7lbex)
James Bowen Nick Scholfield, Lambourn Nick Scholfield Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back under an attacking ride to capitalise on a much-reduced mark in a 7-runner handicap chase at Bangor (3m, good, 17/2) 5 days ago. 7lb penalty will demand more but he might be able to dominate this small field from the front again. TFRHHHHI BHA96 (+4)
4
SIR CARNEGIE (IRE) (2) 311651
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Sainte Careigne (FR) Mr Mickey Bowen Br Michael Ennis
6
11-9 (in7lbex)
Sean Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 4 wins for current yard at Hexham (3m) in June and firmly back on the up when adding to tally at Perth on Monday, keeping the mistakes down. Obvious player turned out quickly. TFRHHHII BHA101 DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Glenmalure Flyer (IRE), 11-4 Thank You Blue (GB), Limerick Leader (FR), 10-1 Sir Carnegie (IRE)
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1-2-3: 1.GLENMALURE FLYER (IRE) 2.LIMERICK LEADER (FR) 3.THANK YOU BLUE
FOURTH RACE 3.30 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 77YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WINNING CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE HIRE 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) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (50 wins from 222 runners, 23%) runs AMERICAN EMPIRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs DEXTER AND TROPICAL TALENT LONGEST TRAVELLERS: PEACE MOTIVATOR & APPLEJACK POET trained by B Murphy, Caerfyrddin, 362 miles. RACE SUMMARY DEXTER remains on a competitive mark and is weighted to this time get the better of Getaway Jewel, who bested him at Worcester 3 weeks ago and has since run well enough at Cartmel. Tropical Talent is also shortlisted in a race that lacks depth. 1-2-3: 1.DEXTER (FR) 2.GETAWAY JEWEL (IRE) 3.TROPICAL TALENT KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
WESTERTON (IRE) (18) 50/-02P5
6
12-0
B g Belardo (IRE) - Aubusson (IRE) Alan Baxter & Shaun Sowray Br Mrs H. A. Jellett
I. J. Power Jennie Candlish, Leek Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful middle-distance handicapper at best on Flat. Well below that level over hurdles but probably unlucky not to score on second start current yard at Warwick (2m) in May. No threat since, including back on the Flat, but he’s an interesting chasing debutant in a weak race with yard still in form. TFRHHHII BHA96
2
HOOPER (GB) (18) 0P/-5244 D
B g Rip Van Winkle (IRE) - Earth Amber Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell Br Pump and Plant Services Ltd
10 11-13
Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (7) Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way for the Nicky Henderson yard and no upturn for new stable following a lengthy absence. TFRHHIII BHA95
3
SOCKS OFF (IRE) (232) 3P333/6- C D
9 11-12
Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Deliziosa (IRE) Mr Kevin Frost Br Padraig O’Reilly
Lee Edwards Kevin & Lauren Frost, Newark Kevin Frost Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWWinless since 2023 (placed over fences in November 2024), though made the frame in a couple of handicap hurdles last spring. Shaped as if needing the run having a very rare Flat outing on yard debut (formerly trained by Michael & David Easterby) in January but has been absent for another 7 months. TFRHHIII BHA94
4
DEXTER (FR) (21) 20-4643
B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Hideaway (FR) Barry and the Chuckles Br Skymarc Farm
9 11-10
Toby Wynne Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful in 17f Cartmel handicap chase last August and having dipped back below that winning mark, he ran better than for a while when 2 lengths third of 10 to Getaway Jewel in handicap chase at Worcester (2m, good) 21 days ago. Better off at the weights this time and enters calculations. TFRHHHHH BHA92
5
AMERICAN EMPIRE (IRE) (12) 43-3305
B g Australia - Rivers of Babylon (IRE) Thomas Fearn Br Exors of the late Mr G J Freyne
6
11-9
Theo Gillard Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWFair bumper winner who ran to a similar level over hurdles when third in a Hereford maiden in April. Made more of an impact in handicap when fifth of 9 here (2 1/2m, firm) 12 days ago. Seemed stretched by the trip there, so shorter distance should suit now sent chasing. TFRHHHII BHA91
6
GETAWAY JEWEL (IRE) (9) 232214 C D
B g Getaway (GER) - Fada’s Jewel (IRE) Mr Phil Ellerby Br Mr D. Allen
12 10-12
Brian Hughes Micky Hammond, Middleham Northern Accountants
TIMEFORMVIEWBack in good heart, building on a couple of runner-up efforts when notching a rare win in 2m handicap chase at Worcester 3 weeks ago, holding on gamely. Shaped as if still in top form until Cartmel’s marathon run-in caught him out there 9 days ago and he’s respected after another quick turnaround. TFRHHHHI BHA80 (-1)
7
APPLEJACK POET (IRE) (12) 0-364P0
B g Urban Poet (USA) - Oasis Star (IRE) Mr A. Evans Br Caroline Brazil
9 10-11
Callum Pritchard Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORM VIEW Now 16 runs since his sole win (over hurdles) in 2023 and just the one decent effort this summer. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHIII BHA79 14
8
TROPICAL TALENT (GB) (9) 0032/52- C
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Tropical Rock The Oldcastle Racing Syndicate Br Littleton Stud
7
10-9
Jack Tudor Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHas won just once from 26 starts but was in decent form in the spring, runner-up in a Bangor handicap hurdle when last seen over obstacles in July. Had breathing operation/run on the Flat since, and he’s respected with yard going in better form. TFRHHHHI BHA77
9
PEACE MOTIVATOR (GB) (58) FP-PP0P D
B g Massaat (IRE) - Ssafa Mr A. Evans Br Richard Kent & Clare Lloyd
6
10-3
Charlie Maggs (3) Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORM VIEW Temperamental sort. Regressed since winning a bumper on debut for Olly Murphy in autumn 2024. Makes chase debut after a breathing operation (also sporting a first-time tongue strap). TFRHHIII BHA71 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9. Stewards Note: WESTERTON: Following its run on 22/8/2026 it was reported that the horse took a false step. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Dexter (FR), 9-2 Getaway Jewel (IRE), 7-1 Socks Off (IRE), 15-2 Westerton (IRE), 17-2 Tropical Talent (GB), 11-1 Hooper (GB), 12-1 American Empire (IRE), 50-1 Applejack Poet (IRE), 300-1 Peace Motivator (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 4.00 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Candlish (24 wins from 127 runners, 19%) runs SKYJACK HIJACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 23 runners, 39%) runs LORIKO LONGEST TRAVELLER: LORIKO trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 211 miles. RACE SUMMARY GLORY AND HONOUR has recaptured his form this season and with 10-lb claimer Rebecca Hitchen retaining the ride, is fancied to notch a second win of the campaign. Loriko has had a productive summer but his mark now looks on the harsh side for winning a couple of thin, small-field events. However, he can still prove the biggest threat ahead of Ladies Day. 1-2-3: 1.GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) 2.LORIKO (FR) 3.LADIES DAY (IRE) KEY colours
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LORIKO (FR) (25) 62-1121
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B g Cokoriko (FR) - Theme Song (FR) Harry Skelton Cherry Knoll Farm, M Ward & D Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Br E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & Olivier Rambert The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWBeat his sole rival at Huntingdon in May, before also landing the odds in a Uttoxeter novice (2m) a month later. Almost landed the hat-trick at Market Rasen next time before being seen to good effect to scrape home in a 3-runner race there 25 days ago. Mark now looks a shade stiff back handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA125
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B g Jet Away - Mrs Chevalier (IRE) Mr Alan Baxter Br R. J. O’Brien
8 11-10
Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who completed a remarkable 6-timer in 2024. Hasn’t looked the same horse since returning from a 15-month absence, first-time tongue strap/cheekpieces failing to spark a revival at Worcester last time. TFRHHIII BHA121
LADIES DAY (IRE) (53) 20-2114
B m Yeats (IRE) - Maryann (IRE) Eventmasters Racing Br Mr Charles Walsh
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Jack Andrews Tom Ellis, Rugby Eventmasters Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWEnthusiastic type who finished runner-up in listed bumper last winter. Off the mark with smooth success in Bangor maiden prior to following up TFRHHHHI BHA113 at Uttoxeter, and she ran at least as well when fourth of 11 at Cartmel (17f, good, 9/2) on handicap debut 53 days ago.
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GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) (12) 2-01402 D
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - On Khee Ursa Ellerby & Partner Br Mr Michael D. Hickey
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Rebecca Hitchen (10) Sam England, Guiseley Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who returned to winning ways in reapplied blinkers in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Hexham (2m) in June. Partnered by this 10-lb claimer when beaten only a short-head in a 6-runner handicap hurdle at this course (17f, firm) 12 days ago and he makes appeal with yard in still in top form. TFRHHHHH BHA111
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Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Sweet Poli (IRE) Mr A. Waite Br Cathal Ennis
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Charlie Maggs (3) Mike Sowersby, Malton Mike Sowersby Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWIn decent enough form at present but he’s long been ungenuine and again seemed to lack the resolution in the finish when backing out into fifth in a 5-runner handicap hurdle at this course (17f, firm) 12 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA105 DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Loriko (FR), 10-3 Glory And Honour (IRE), 4-1 Ladies Day (IRE), 10-1 Ballygeary (IRE), 25-1 Skyjack Hijack (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 4.30 THREE MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (3M 3F 9YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIOS CAFE @ SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE 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): P Kirby (21 wins from 119 runners, 18%) runs TIME WAS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Kirby (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs TIME WAS WEIGHTWATCHER: LUMINARIES won off a handicap mark of 94, his rating is now down 18lb to 76. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LUMINARIES trained by E Whillans, Hawick, 138 miles. RACE SUMMARY MORO ROCK wasn’t disgraced returning from a 10-month absence in a race that’s worked out well at Market Rasen in June and, having slipped below his sole winning mark, he could be the answer. Dr Seb is worth another chance to build on a mildly encouraging stable debut now dropped further in grade and is narrowly preferred for forecast purposes to stablemate East Eagle, who is back up in the weights after running out a wide-margin winner of a thin race at Stratford. 1-2-3: 1.MORO ROCK (IRE) 2.DR SEB (FR) 3.EAST EAGLE (IRE) KEY colours
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Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Gareduhavre (FR) Mounted Gamess Assoc Syndicate Br Mrs L. Gagneux & Mrs M. Ehrmann
Brian Hughes Mike Sowersby, Malton Mike Sowersby Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a Uttoxeter double in the summer of 2024 for Olly Murphy. Very lightly raced since and, although he went backwards from a mildly encouraging stable debut when pulled up at aforementioned track last time, it’s interesting Brian Hughes now takes the ride down further in grade. TFRHHHHI BHA99
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B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Ask Sutton (IRE) Mrs Janet Cooper /M E Sowersby Br James D. Leahy
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Charlie Maggs (3) Mike Sowersby, Malton Mike Sowersby Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to something like his best as he convincingly resumed winning ways in a weak race at Stratford (3 1/4m, good to firm) 52 days ago, driven out. Will likely find life tougher from a 6lb higher mark. TFRHHHII BHA93
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B m Califet (FR) - Western Goose (IRE) Mrs Pauline Southerington Br Keith Douglas
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Callum Bewley Justin Landy, Leyburn
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed all 3 starts in bumpers and in a couple of maiden hurdles in the spring but isn’t progressing and underperformed TFRHHHII BHA88 making a somewhat belated handicap debut here (2 1/2m) 12 days ago. Upped markedly in trip.
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B g Morozov (USA) - Ms Jilly Maaye (IRE) Mr Liam Murray Br James Flood
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Harry Bannister Sara Ender, Malton Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark at Stratford (3 1/4m) last summer. Mixed bag thereafter, though wasn’t disgraced returning from a 10-month absence at Market Rasen in June and needs considering from a 1lb lower mark. TFRHHHHH BHA80
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B g Leading Light (IRE) - Pas de Chapeau (IRE) Ewan Whillans Racing Club Br Liam Gilsenan
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Sean Quinlan Ewan Whillans, Hawick Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORMVIEWHad a cracking spell over hurdles in spring of last year, winning 4 times. More poor efforts than good ones since, though, failing to build on the minor promise of his last run when only seventh of 10 at Uttoxeter latest. Upped in trip with first-time blinkers applied. TFRHHIII BHA76
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B m Court Cave (IRE) - Henrietta (IRE) Mrs J. Porter Br B. A. Kilpatrick
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Miss Natasha Cookson (7) Philip Kirby, Richmond Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden under Rules who hasn’t got going at all this season, struggling from home turn at Cartmel on most recent outing. Fitted with a first-time tongue strap up in trip. TFRHHIII BHA73 DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 East Eagle (IRE), 11-4 Moro Rock (IRE), 6-1 Dr Seb (FR), 17-2 Lipstick Traces (IRE), 10-1 Luminaries (IRE), 12-1 Time Was (IRE) 18
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SEVENTH RACE 5.05 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WHITEGATES NURSERY NORTHALLERTON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 6lb.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Candlish (24 wins from 127 runners, 19%) runs PERGAMON & SAINT POLO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs KING ULANDA LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING ULANDA trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 157 miles. RACE SUMMARY Jennie Candlish has 2 strong contenders in PERGAMON and Saint Polo with preference for the former, who has a fine strike rate at around this trip.
1-2-3: 1.PERGAMON (FR) 2.SAINT POLO (FR) 3.KING ULANDA (IRE) KEY colours
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PERGAMON (FR) (53) 4561-11
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11-8
Ch g Frankel - Spain Burg (FR) Frank The Tank Br Haras De Saint Pair & White Birch Farm
William Shanahan (5) Jennie Candlish, Leek Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick over hurdles in determined fashion at Perth (2m) in July. Not seen to best effect when last of 3 back on the level at Doncaster since and remains of interest back in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA115
2
KING ULANDA (IRE) (56) PF6-141 D
B g Kingston Hill - Ulanda (IRE) The Happy Monarchs Br Aidan Sexton
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11-8
Jack Tudor Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed he’s as good as ever when making it 2 wins from 3 starts this season on return to hurdling at Uttoxeter (2m) in July, drawing clear at the last but closed down quickly near finish. Nudged up 3lb but should remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA115
3
MAX OF STARS (FR) (18) 413U-44 D
B m Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Mooizo (IRE) Mrs S D Pearson & Ollie Pears Br Mr Jan Reus
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11-5
Brian Hughes Ollie Pears, Malton Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Enthusiastic front runner who was successful 3 times over hurdles in 2025. Fit from the Flat but hasn’t achieved the same heights in 2 hurdle starts this summer, including in refitted headgear latest. TFRHHHII BHA112
4
SAINT POLO (FR) (2) 3-01113 CD BF
B g Storm The Stars (USA) - Une Royal (FR) T & A Partnership Br Richard & Yvette Godefroy
6
11-2
Luke Scott (3) Jennie Candlish, Leek Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to meet expectations on both starts over fences, including at Newton Abbot on Monday, but has won all 3 of his starts over hurdles in between, all out when overcoming a 7lb higher mark over C&D in late-August. TFRHHHHI BHA109 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4.
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Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Saint Polo (FR), 9-4 Pergamon (FR), 3-1 King Ulanda (IRE), 11-2 Max of Stars (FR)
RACE CONDITIONS First Race 2.00 - THE RACING AGAIN 14TH SEPTEMBER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 3rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 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 £50. - Closed September 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 7 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.30 - THE ROXYFET SPORTS LOUNGE FOR PRIVATE HIRE 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 3rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 7th. Penalties, after August 29th, 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. 14 entries at £30. - Closed September 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.00 - THE CHRISTMAS PARTIES AT SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (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 and the fourth £541. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 7th. Penalties, after August 29th, 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. 10 entries, 1 at £8 and 9 at £44. - Closed September 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 3lb. SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.30 - THE WINNING CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE HIRE 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 3rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 7th. Penalties, after August 29th, 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. 12 entries at £30. - Closed September 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.00 - THE SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5650 to the winning horse The second to receive £2600, the third £1300, the fourth £650 and the fifth £324. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 7th. Penalties, after August 29th, 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. 7 entries at £53. - Closed September 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.30 - THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIOS CAFE @ SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE 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 3rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 7th. Penalties, after August 29th, 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 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.05 - THE WHITEGATES NURSERY NORTHALLERTON 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, the third £935 and the fourth £468. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 7th. Penalties, after August 29th, 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. 10 entries at £38. Closed September 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 6lb. SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE. 23
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