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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD
colour graphic
horse’s saddlecloth number
No. of days since last ran
horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year
Bold type shows point-to-point form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
3 CHAMP (IRE) (30) 3/135-45 CD
B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - China Sky (IRE)
age weight st-lbs
12 11-10
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Br Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough
TIMEFORM VIEW Very talented hurdler/chaser in his prime (won the Sefton over C&D in 2019) but comfortably held in Long Walk Hurdle and Cleeve Hurdle both starts this season First-time cheekpieces. TFR BHA156
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: S Br
Selected to win the race
Good chance of being placed
By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope Can be given little or no chance.
OFFICI A L BH A R ATINGS E X PL AINED
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 non-handicaps 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.
FIRST RACE 2.00
ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
£8900 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Williams (12 wins from 73 runners, 16%) runs ALWAYS BUSY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Williams (1 win from 7 runners, 14%) runs ALWAYS BUSY LONGEST TRAVELLER: HIGH GAME ROYAL trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 200 miles.
HIGH GAME ROYAL is hard to win with but he’s potentially on a fair mark returned to chasing and first-time headgear may help, too. How And Ever made all over C&D 3 months ago and is feared most despite his all-or-nothing profile.
1
B g Martaline - Jouable (FR)
Mrs L. R. Lovell
Br Xavier Leredde & Daniel Desforges
Callum Pritchard (5)
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Held form well over hurdles last season without winning and returns to chasing off a potentially handy mark. Could be the answer in first-time headgear TFR##### BHA115
2 CAMINO ROCIO (IRE) (20) 11P113- D
7 11-12
B g Milan - Miss Overdrive Sean Bowen
Affiliate Racing Camino Rocio Syndicate
Br Michael Tobin
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved upon joining present yard with a visor fitted, registering his fifth success in 5-runner novices’ handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f) in March. Not in same form at Hereford since but big shout if quickly bouncing back. TFR####! BHA113
3 SWAPPED (FR) (108) P/P4P40- C
B g Sinndar (IRE) - La Bezizais (FR)
8 11-4
Philip Armson (3)
Exors of the late Mr Milson Robinson Michael Chapman, Market Rasen
Br Mr Luc Monnet
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicap chaser at best but largely out of sorts last season for Nick Kent and plenty to prove on first start for another different yard TFR##!!! BHA105
4 HOW
AND EVER (IRE) (84) 31P/PP1- CD 7 11-2
B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Whowhatwherewhen (IRE)
The Waterberry Partnership
Br Neil R. Tector
Gavin Sheehan
Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Oliver Signy Racing LLP
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced7-y-owhomadeasuccessfulhandicapbowoverhurdlesatFontwell15monthsago.Pulledupnext3starts,includingfirst2startsoverfences,but bounced back with a bang switched to front-running tactics when scoring at Southwell 12 weeks ago. Player with a repeat off 4lb higher. TFR####! BHA103
5 ALWAYS BUSY (IRE)
(70) 5221PP- 7 11-2
B g Westerner - Davids Jewel (IRE)
Mr G. A. Moore
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mr Tom Coughlan Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when easily winning 10-runner handicap chase at Warwick in January. However, failed to fire next 2 starts so needs to bounce back TFR###!! BHA103
2024: TASTE THE FEAR (IRE) 9 11 3 Luke Scott 3-1 (Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 How And Ever (IRE), 11-4 Camino Rocio (IRE), 7-2 High Game Royal (FR), 4-1 Always Busy (IRE), 20-1 Swapped (FR)
Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3:
SECOND RACE 2.30
ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR
GOLF AND GALLOP
NOVICES’
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (13 wins from 104 runners, 12%) runs WHYNOTNOWROY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 22 runners, 14%) runs WHYNOTNOWROY LONGEST TRAVELLER: SMALL TOWN HERO trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 190 miles.
Provided BALLYVAUGHAN BAY’s jumping passes the test on his first start over fences, he could be the answer The 8-y-o has posted his best hurdles efforts at this course and conditions are in his favour SmallTown Hero is taken to build on his chase debut and emerge as the main danger ahead ofTheWhistle Blower.
BALLYVAUGHAN BAY (IRE) (27) 615542- CD 8 12-0
B g Fame And Glory - Roughan Daisy (IRE)
Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7)
Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Mr Patrick McAvoy
Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened hurdles account in a 24.3f handicap here last June and posted best effort since when runner-up back here last month, pulling well clear of the rest Failed to complete both starts between the flags but will have a serious chance granted a good round of jumping on this chase debut. TFR##### BHA100
2
NO
MORE NO
(IRE) (207) P/10210- CD 6 11-0
Gr g Alkaadhem - Dranamol (IRE)
David Bass
Andy Weller Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant
Br Pat & Tom Sinnott Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwiceoverhurdlessinceequippedwithavisor/switchedtohandicapcompany,thelatestgainedover24.3fherebackfromabreakinOctober. However, his jumping let him down at Wincanton later that month, which has to be a worry ahead of this chase debut. TFR###!! BHA86
3 BABY
CHOU (IRE) (59) 643224- D
B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Angel Lopez (IRE)
Sam England Racing Club
7 10-10
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Liam Queally Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner last spring but remains winless following 17 attempts under Rules and while a reproduction of her good second at Catterick 3 starts back would put her in the picture, she needs to bounce back from a below-par display at Doncaster last time TFR###!! BHA82
4 SMALL TOWN HERO
(IRE) (27) 600044- 5 10-7
B g Jet Away - Moray Firth (UAE)
Jack Tudor
Phil Cunningham Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br R. McCabe Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEWWon only start in Irish points and showed a bit more than he did in half-a-dozen starts over hurdles when fourth of 7 on last month’s chase debut here (20.4f, good to soft). May well build on that now upped in trip TFR####! BHA79
5 THE WHISTLE BLOWER
(IRE) (31) P433/P4- D 10 10-6
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Terre Haute (IRE)
Mr J. B. Wallwin
Br Denis Duggan
Mr Paddy Barlow (7)
Jonathan Barlow, Cropwell Bishop
TIMEFORMVIEWFive-timewinnerbetweentheflagsand,thoughyettotroublethejudgefollowing6runsunderRules,hewasn’tdisgracedbackfroma14-monthabsencewhen fourth in a Huntingdon handicap chase (23.6f, good). 3lb lower now and could have a part to play if the first-time visor gives him a lift TFR###!! BHA78
6 WHYNOTNOWROY (IRE) (30) 120450-
Ch g Notnowcato - Midnight Lira
7 10-5
James Best
Mr Brian Derrick Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br B. A. Derrick Thorne & Derrick
TIMEFORMVIEWWinninghandicap hurdler who showed plenty to workon sentchasingat Taunton (23f, good to soft) in January. Hasn’t gone on from that in 2 subsequent starts in this sphere but the handicapper has been quick to show mercy and he’s not one to write off just yet. TFR###!! BHA77
7 STONEGATE (GB) (23) 5000PP- 6 10-4
B g Proconsul - Bonnie Burnett (IRE)
Charlie Maggs (5)
Mr Andrew Sparks Brian Rothwell, Leyburn
Br Mrs Greta Sparks Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Little to shout about in various race-types so far, tailed off and eventually pulled up when making chase debut at Carlisle (21f, good) last time TFR#!!!! BHA76
1-2-3: 1.BALLYVAUGHAN BAY (IRE) 2.SMALL TOWN HERO (IRE) 3.THE WHISTLE BLOWER (IRE)
Br g Presenting - Daisy’s Sister Ben Poste
Mrs Rosemary Gasson Rosemary Gasson, Banbury
Br Mrs D Cashman
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who has finished in the money on 4 of his 9 starts over fences. Each-way chance if he resumes in top form following 15 months off. TFR###!! BHA74
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Visor worn first time by No 5 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Small Town Hero (IRE), 9-2 Ballyvaughan Bay (IRE), 5-1 Baby Chou (IRE), 11-2 The Whistle Blower (IRE), 7-1 Whynotnowroy (IRE), 15-2 No More No (IRE), 12-1 Deadly Missile (IRE), 66-1 Stonegate (GB)
Flags hoisted by Ambulance Men:
WHITE - Ambulance required.
RED AND WHITE CHECK - Doctor required. ORANGE - Veterinary required FL AG S G
Any persons using photographic equipment on this Racecourse must adhere to the following rules in accordance with British Horseracing Authority General Instruction 5.2 1. The use of flash equipment is strictly forbidden at all times 2. Photographs may only be taken at those areas open to the public
CHE CK YOUR T ICK ET S E K YOU R I E T
Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately upon receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the “off”. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket. All tickets will remain valid for one month
THIRD RACE 3.00
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES
THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON ATTHERACES.COM MARES’ OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 3 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (36 wins from 201 runners, 18%) runs QUEENSWORTHY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs QUEENSWORTHY LONGEST TRAVELLER: IVEGOTATTITUDE trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 190 miles.
Point recruit QUEENSWORTHY is taken to make a winning start for Dan Skelton, with confidence in her chance increased should the betting vibes be strong In a bumper where those with experience haven’t achieved a great deal, the chief threat may come from newcomers Saturday Sarah, the mount of Sean Bowen, and Garde My Guinness
colours no horse age st lb
1 GARDE MY GUINNESS (IRE) (-)
Gr m Kapgarde (FR) - Ashkiyra (FR)
5 11-2
Gavin Sheehan Value Racing - Garde My Guinness
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Richard Busher BetVictor
TIMEFORM VIEW Kapgarde half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdle winner/useful chaser Guinness Affair and bumper winner Brave Crogha Wears tongue strap. Respected newcomer for a stable which does well in bumpers. TFR####! BHA-
2 IVEGOTATTITUDE (GB) (33) 0/4-
B m Cityscape - Multisphere
5 11-2
Jack Tudor
Mr S. Smithurst Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mr Scott Smithurst Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered more than on debut when fourth of 7 at Taunton 33 days but the form is only modest. TFR##!!! BHA-
3 JAZZOON (GB) (-) 5 11-2
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Jazz Theatre
Toby Wynne
Mr Mark Rowles Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mark Rowles Swansway
TIMEFORMVIEWPether’s Moon mare. Dam unraced out of French hurdle/chase winner up to 17f Histoire de Moeurs Wears tongue strap on debut Would enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong TFR###!! BHA-
4
MISS BARFAD
(GB) (20) 6-
5 11-2
B m Frontiersman - Lady Barfad Kielan Woods
Mrs Juliet White Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Mrs Juliet White Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, no more than hinted at ability when sixth of 8 in bumper at Hereford (good) on debut 20 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA-
5 POTTERS MARMITE (GB) (56) 34-
B m Cardinal - Craughwell Suas (IRE)
5 11-2
Jack Quinlan
Mrs J. May Matt Crawley, Newmarket
Br F. S. and Mrs May
TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten upwards of 28 lengths when third and fourth in 2 bumpers this spring Up against it again here TFR##!!! BHA-
6 QUEENSWORTHY (IRE) (169) 2- 5 11-2
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Queens Wild (IRE)
Harry Skelton
Mr Alan Harte Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br R. Guiry
The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEW Half-sister to useful bumper winner/fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Queensbury Boy. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Nov 2024) Likely to have a big say having joined a top yard for her Rules career TFR##### BHA-
7 EMERALD JEWEL (GB) (-) 4 10-10
B f Cockney Rebel (IRE) - Sonic Weld
Robert Dunne Clontyseer Racing Ltd
Dominic Elsworth, Lowsonford
Br Mr John Benfield RMF Group Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Cockney Rebel filly. Half-sister to modest hurdler Libor Lad. Wears hood The betting should guide to expectations. TFR###!! BHA-
8
NIGHT BURLESQUE (GB) (44) 66-
B f Outstrip - Nicolosia (GER)
Four Gents
4 10-10
Charlie Deutsch
Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br Mill House Stud AP Precision Groundworks
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form when sixth in bumpers at Catterick and Uttoxeter this year TFR##!!! BHA-
9 OPERA LANE (IRE) (43) 5-
B f Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Evies Flyer (IRE)
Miss K. Croft
Br Legan Stud Ltd
4 10-10
Harry Bannister
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth in a point bumper at the end of March. Worth a precautionary betting check on Rules debut. TFR###!! BHA-
10 PEARL SMOKE (GB) (78) 0-
B f Dartmouth - Pearlita
Oliver Greenall Racing Club
4 10-10
Henry Brooke
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br W. P. Jenks Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, last of 7 in bumper at Hereford (heavy) on debut 78 days ago. The stable also runs Jazzoon TFR##!!! BHA-
11 PON DE REPLAY (IRE) (30) 0- 4 10-10
B f Harzand (IRE) - Araucaria (IRE)
Mr S. Allwood
Charlie Todd
Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Miss L. Hales Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, seventh of 8 in bumper at Bangor (good) on debut 30 days ago. Needs to have come on a lot. TFR##!!! BHA-
12 SATURDAY SARAH
B f Jack Hobbs - Versifier
Mr W. A. Bethell
Br W. A. Bethell
(GB)
(-) 4 10-10
Sean Bowen
Harriet Bethell, Arnold
TIMEFORMVIEWJack Hobbs filly. Dam, modest 2 1/2m hurdle winner (stayed 3m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Chilli Filli Sean Bowen booked on debut for a capable Flat yard. Interesting, particularly if backed TFR####! BHA-
2024: GALE MAHLER (IRE) 5 11 2 Henry Brooke 10-1 (Adrian Keatley) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Queensworthy (IRE), 9-2 Garde My Guinness (IRE), 11-2 Saturday Sarah (GB), 11-1 Jazzoon (GB), 14-1 Emerald Jewel (GB), Night Burlesque (GB), 16-1 Ivegotattitude (GB), Opera Lane (IRE), 18-1 Pearl Smoke (GB), 25-1 Miss Barfad (GB), 40-1 Pon de Replay (IRE), 66-1 Potters Marmite (GB)
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FOURTH RACE 3.30
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
GRACE AND DOTTY
FEDORAS AND FEATHERS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 ¨ 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.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S England (12 wins from 70 runners, 17%) runs GRAND SCHEME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S England (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs GRAND SCHEME LONGEST TRAVELLER: EARLY MORNING DEW trained by J & S Best, Lewes, 187 miles.
POTTERSJETAMAY remains a maiden, but he went close a couple of times last season so, with the chasing experiment quickly shelved, Matt Crawley’s 6-y-o gets the nod to come out on top. Early Morning Dew is declared to run at Plumpton on Sunday but would be a big danger to all if turning up here, while Brindley can edge out Kingston Bresil for minor honours
KEY
1 KINGSTON BRESIL (GB) (67) 645630- 5 12-0
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Summervale (IRE)
Mrs Izzie Hill (7)
Mr Alan Hill Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant
Br Mr Adrian Butler Prolinx Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWBest effort in final qualifying run when third of 12 in novice hurdle at Plumpton, although was well-positioned in how the race unfolded Upped in trip but made no impact on handicap debut at Fontwell in March but the handicapper has at least dropped him a decent chunk TFR##!!! BHA96
2 POTTERSJETAMAY (IRE) (18) 520505- 6 11-12
B g Jet Away - Palmito (IRE)
Jack Quinlan
Mrs J May Matt Crawley, Newmarket
Br Ms Cecily Purcell
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden but produced a couple of decent efforts over hurdles last season Failed to improve sent chasing at Warwick last month (went hooded) and quickly reverts to hurdles with headgear discarded. Career-low mark to work with, too. TFR##### BHA94
3 BRINDLEY (IRE) (18) 0434-
B g Calyx - Shanghai Rose
MPS Racing & Partners
Br Sir Robert Ogden
4 11-3
Brian Hughes
Patrick Neville, Leyburn
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on Flat (stays 1m) for Jack Channon. Just minor promise so far over hurdles but shaped better than the distance beaten suggests on handicap hurdle debut at Perth (16.2f, soft) recently, his jumping needing some refinement. Not out of things dropped 2lb. TFR###!! BHA91
4 EARLY MORNING DEW (FR) (30) 00/235///- 9 10-12
Ch g Muhtathir - Rosee Matinale (FR)
G Dunphy, Mrs R Field & Mr S Holden
Br S.A.R.L. Chartier
Sean Bowen
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
TIMEFORMVIEWNot seen over hurdles since 2021 Has notched 3 AW Flat wins for this yard since but well held back on turf at Brighton latest. Sean Bowen rides and needs monitoring in the betting from a basement mark back over timber. TFR####! BHA80
5 GRAND SCHEME (IRE) (53)
B g Territories (IRE) - Antillia
Gunalt Optimists
545/5- 7 10-8
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Glashare House Stud Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat for Richard Hannon Below that level in 3 runs over hurdles back in 2023 and offered little on his handicap debut in this sphere at Sedgefield in March. Down 3lb and worth noting should market support be forthcoming TFR###!! BHA76
6 YOU AND WHOSE ARMY (IRE) (6) P3P-5 4 10-2
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Sojitzen (FR)
Robert Dunne
Mr B. Dowling J. R. Jenkins, Royston
Br Abbeville Stud Partnership
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held on the Flat for Stan Moore and similar story over hurdles for John Jenkins, latest on handicap debut at Fakenham (20f, good) 6 days ago. Can only be watched. TFR##!!! BHA74
2024: MY VIRTUE 6 9 10 Mr Murray Dodd 10-1 (Mel Rowley) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Early Morning Dew (FR), 3-1 Pottersjetamay (IRE), 4-1 Brindley (IRE), 13-2 Grand Scheme (IRE), 10-1 Kingston Bresil (GB), 66-1 You And Whose Army (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 4.05
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WEEKEND WINNERS ON SKY SPORTS RACING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (31 wins from 153 runners, 20%) runs BIG BOY BARNEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & J Insole (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs R S AMBUSH LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOUSE OF HABSBURG trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 190 miles.
WIND YOUR NECK IN left his hurdle debut behind when second over C&D towards the end of March and his Flat ability provides hope that he can build on that now. R S Ambush is the obvious danger.
1 BIG BOY BARNEY (IRE) (2) 1/44-2
Br g Doyen (IRE) - Coolrush (IRE)
6 11-4
Jonathan Burke
Century Racing Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Claire Martin FC Laser Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who has shaped with promise in making the frame in a pair of Warwick bumpers this spring Longer trips are bound to suit in due course but still warrants respect after promising hurdling debut at Warwick 2 days ago. TFR###!! BHA-
2 HIJO DE LA LUNA (GER)
(39) 56-
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Hey Little Gorl (GER)
5 11-4
Bruce Lynn
Mr Richard C. Pearson Simon West, Middleham
Br Gestut Gorlsdorf
The Injured Jockeys Fund
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat Comfortably held in a couple of maiden hurdles in Ireland last autumn TFR##!!! BHA-
3 HOUSE OF HABSBURG (GB) (17) 3/U06- 5 11-4
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Swincombe Flame
Whites Property Limited
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br M. C. and Mrs Yeo Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Point recruit who has been comfortably held in novice/maiden hurdles over 2m this spring and is unlikely to come into his own until handicapping over longer trips TFR##!!! BHA-
4 R S AMBUSH (IRE) (19) 242FP2-
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Archdale Ambush (IRE)
Mr Michael P. Tudor
6 11-4
Sean Bowen
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Arctic Tack Stud & M. O’Leary Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who ran with credit when second of 8 in 2m Taunton handicap hurdle 19 days ago. Prominent showing looks assured under Sean Bowen. TFR####! BHA104
5 STRAITOUTTACOMPTON (GB) (137) 00/6/03- 9 11-4
B g Compton Place - Red Mischief (IRE)
James Best
Mrs M. Chapman Michael Chapman, Market Rasen
Br The Red Mischief Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on Flat nowadays and has offered little in 5 starts over hurdles. Outsider TFR#!!!! BHA64
6 WIND YOUR NECK IN (IRE) (46) 52- 6 11-4
Ch g Decorated Knight - Samite (USA)
Wyniers
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Oghill House Stud Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flat winner who left his hurdle debut well behind when second in a C&D maiden (good) in March. A repeat of that form might be good enough to see him go one better here. Tongue tied first time TFR##### BHA-
7 FARHH ECHO (IRE) (9) 04P-0 4 10-12
B g Farhh - Dulcet (IRE)
D. J. Jeffreys
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Liam Harrison
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some ability in a couple of bumpers last autumn but has been unable to make an impact in 2 hurdles in recent weeks. TFR#!!!! BHA-
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1-2-3: 1.WIND YOUR NECK IN (IRE) 2.R S AMBUSH (IRE) 3.BIG BOY BARNEY (IRE)
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2024: POZO EMERY (FR) 9 11 10 John Kington 13-2 (L J Morgan) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4.
Stewards Note: STRICTLY TANGO: Following its run on 10/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat on this occasion.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Strictly Tango (IRE), 4-1 Lune de La Mer (IRE), 11-2 Little Dipper (GB), 6-1 Jumping Jupiter (IRE), 13-2 Matchless (IRE), 8-1 Final Edgar (IRE), 12-1 Presenting Pete (IRE) RACE RESULT:
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SEVENTH RACE 5.15
ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND
THE PLAY AT THE RACES STABLEDUEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7700 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (35 wins from 152 runners, 23%) runs HOURVARI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 12 runners, 42%) runs HOURVARI
LONGEST TRAVELLER: COCONUT TWIST trained by D Hitchins, Sherborne, 188 miles.
With fitness and stamina proven, COCONUTTWIST is just preferred to the returning Hourvari He would have probably got the hat-trick up but for a mistake at the last at Newton Abbot and continues to thrive, while his new mark looks workable.
1 JAYTEE (GB) (470) 10P121/- CD 10 12-2
Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Archway Copse
Brian Hughes
Mr J. Tredwell Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br J. Tredwell Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWIn good order when last seen in the 2023/24 season, his 4 wins including 2 in small-field handicap chases here Good record under Brian Hughes and not out of it if ready to go back after 15 months off and over hurdles despite a career-high mark TFR###!! BHA122
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful in bumpers and quickly reached a similar level over hurdles in 2022/23. Lightly raced since but he did run well on his return in a better handicap at Wetherby in November and is 3lb lower returning from another 3 months off. Decent shout if he stays. TFR####! BHA120
3 COCONUT TWIST (IRE) (23) 133112- D
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Presenting Chaos (IRE)
7 11-7
Mr Robbie David (7)
Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
Br Kieran Lennon
TIMEFORMVIEWHas yet to finish out of the places over hurdles for this trainer and probably would have completed the hat-trick but for losing all momentum at the last at Newton Abbot 3 weeks ago, headed close home Thriving and seems sure to go well again despite new mark kicking in TFR##### BHA113
4 STORM NELSON (IRE) (23) 3P/P4P6- D
B g Gold Well - Dabiyra (IRE)
12 10-11
William Maggs (5)
Mr Danny Ablott Olly Williams, Market Rasen
Br Mrs Lois Eadie
TIMEFORM VIEW One-time fairly useful handicap hurdler for Sandy Thomson but has lost his form, never in it back from 9 months off at Carlisle 3 weeks ago. TFR##!!! BHA103
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Blinkers worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note:
HOURVARI: Following its run on 8/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
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RACE SEVEN
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.00 - THE RACING WELFARE MENTAL HEALTH WEEK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 10th. Penalties, after May 3rd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Racecourse 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 12 entries at £44. - Closed May 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.30 - THE GOLF AND GALLOP NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 6th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 10th. Penalties, after May 3rd, 2025, 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 14 entries at £30. - Closed May 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.00 - THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.com MARES’ OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for maiden four and five yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, May 6th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Sky Sports Racing 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. 31 entries at £22. - Closed May 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.30 - THE GRACE AND DOTTY FEDORAS AND FEATHERS NOVICES’ 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 6th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 10th. Penalties, after May 3rd, 2025, 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 May 6th, 2025. 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 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.05 - THE WEEKEND WINNERS ON SKY SPORTS RACING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 6th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING 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 Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 26th September, 2025. 19 entries at £38. - Closed May 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.40 - THE JOIN SOUTHWELL GOLF CLUB 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, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 10th. Penalties, after May 3rd, 2025, 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 17 entries at £38. - Closed May 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.15 - THE PLAY AT THE RACES STABLEDUEL 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. May 10th. Penalties, after May 3rd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING 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 £38. - Closed May 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
