Southwell Racecard - Thursday 2nd October

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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

No. of days since last ran

horse’s saddlecloth number

form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year

colour graphic age weight st-lbs

horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

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)

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.

Race previews from Weatherbys

It is an absolute pleasure to be sponsoring several races across the card at Southwell this afternoon and one of the most exciting runners isShantouLuckyinthePaulFerguson’sJumpers ToFollowHandicapChase.JamesOwen’seightyear-old has won all four starts in impressive fashion since moving to the stable and bids for the five-timer up a further 20lb here.

His main danger may come in the form of returning course and distance winner Finn Lough, who was last seen finishing second in a strong Aintree handicap back in May, whilst fellow course winner Tiger Orchid returns to fences after an encouraging spin over hurdles whenfourthatUttoxeterlasttime,now3lbbelow his last winning mark. Justin Landy’s Do No Wrong is the other course and distance winner in the field, winning easily here back in June, but the nine-year-old must bounce back from a pulled-up effort at Uttoxeter latest.

Martin Keighley’s Pike Road was a faller over hurdles at Uttoxeter when last seen but displayed plenty of ability when cantering to a whopping 36-length success at Hexham back in May and the six-year-old makes his chase debut under Sean Bowen here. James Bowen takes the ride aboard Peejaybee for Mickey Bowen and the experienced nine-year-old is a three-time winner over fences. He enjoyed a consistent campaign last season, winning at both Perth and Ffos Las, and the top-weight is one who goes well when fresh.

Galileo gelding Bluegrass has won four times over hurdles for Stuart Edmunds and makes his return following wind surgery in the Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap Hurdle. The six-year-old, formerly with Aidan O’Brien, is only 3lb higher than when winning at Fakenham in March but does tend to need the run on reappearance.

Alternatively, Martin Keighley’s YesIndeed tends to go well fresh and scored twice over fences for his new yard last term. The eight-year-old benefits from a much-reduced hurdles mark here and again has the in-form Sean Bowen in thesaddle.ForgetTheWayisthered-hotJames Owen’s representative here and, whilst below parlasttime,isjust3lbhigherthanwhenwinning by a wide margin at Huntingdon 11 months ago.

Nine-year-old Whiskeywealth was a useful handicapper for Terrence O’Brien in Ireland and won the Listed Shamrock Handicap Chase at Gowran Park for the trainer 18 months ago. He makes his stable debut for the Donald McCain

yard here but does run from 5lb higher than his latest Irish mark. The lightly raced Nowmelad is another making his debut for a new stable for Henry Oliver and is an intriguing contender basedonvictoriesatUttoxeterandHerefordlast season.

Masked Man looks an extremely exciting prospect for Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies and makes his hurdles debut in the Jodie Standing’s Point-To-Point Recruits Novices’ Hurdle. The Masked Marvel gelding is a half-brother to Willie Mullins’ Batman Girac and was a mightily impressive winner of his sole point at Stowlin.

Queensland Boy was four times a winner on the Flat – rated 58 on the level – and makes his hurdles debut for Ian Williams whilst both Cinnodin and Unexpected Ask have hurdles experience but will likely have to improve on prior performances to be competitive here.

Stuart Edmunds’ At Mangan Bridge has shown the most over hurdles thus far in two starts, highlighted by a third at Uttoxeter in May, but is another who must improve in what could prove a good race. Mel Rowley’s Tufton was well beaten in an Aintree bumper when last seen but is related to plenty of jumpers.

Progressive mare Heather Honey chases the four-timer in the International Stud Book Committee Handicap Hurdle having rose up the handicap with victories at Newcastle and Bangor. The six-year-old returns from a break raised a further 8lbs for her latest success but appeared to win with plenty in hand and likely hasn’t stopped improving yet.

There are a further two last-time-out winners set to line up in a competitive field, with Jack Jones’AnBradanFeasarunningonwelltoscore at Worcester on his return to hurdles a month ago. The five-year-old steps up in trip here but did shape as if it would suit when winning last time. The other is Adrian Keatley’s top-weighted Belvedere Blast, who stayed on strongly from the rear to score at Market Rasen last time. The seven-year-old drops back in trip here from a 3lbhighermarkbuthaswonoverasshortastwo miles in the past.

OliverGreenallandJoshGuerriero’slightlyraced five-year-old Kuzco reverted to hurdles with a good victory at Bangor on his penultimate start and showed enough when fourth at that venue last time to suggest he can remain competitive from his current mark of 104

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FIRST RACE 2.00

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ARC ALL-WEATHER £1MILLION BONUS RETURNS HANDICAP 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): O Greenall & J Guerriero (19 wins from 94 runners, 20%) runs NEIGH BOTHA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (11 wins from 59 runners, 19%) runs JET PATROL LONGEST TRAVELLER: CLEAN GETAWAY trained by Mrs P Kirby, Richmond, 113 miles.

No surprise were this dominated by recent hurdles winners JET PATROL and Lightning Flash, who have the same mark to exploit over fences Marginal preference is for the James Owen-inmate.

colours no horse age st lb

1 LIGHTNING FLASH (IRE) (7) 00020-1 D 5 12-0

B g Mount Nelson - Golden Mole (IRE)

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

Toby McCain-Mitchell (7)

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Legends Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Right back on his game when doubling his tally over hurdles at Perth a week ago (20.2f). Back in trip for chase debut but he’s clearly in good order and has the same mark here TFR####! BHA100 (+6)

2 NEIGH BOTHA

(IRE)

(99) 1P25-20 CD

B g Doyen (IRE) - Holmshill Gill (IRE)

8 11-11

Toby Wynne

That’s Fine Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Joseph Neville Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored over hurdles here in November and ran right up to form when second of 6 over C&D in June. Prone to mistakes over fences and was never a factor at Worcester 3 weeks later. TFR###!! BHA97

3 JET PATROL (IRE) (11) 406161 D

Br g Jet Away - Caramaleta (IRE)

8 11-4

Sean Bowen

Mr Martin Ward James Owen, Newmarket

Br Doyle Brothers

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed the immediate benefit of a switch to James Owen with a comfortable Stratford success in August Too free back at that venue next time but quickly back on the up when a comfortable scorer at Plumpton fitted with a tongue tie 11 days ago. Major claims back over fences. TFR##### BHA90 (+7)

4 CLEAN GETAWAY (IRE) (16) 45-2P60 D

B g Getaway (GER) - Dee Two O Two (IRE)

8 11-4

Joe Williamson (3)

Mr P Kirby & Grant Harrison Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Adrian Sutton Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a prolific spell at Sedgefield this time last year but little to shout about in recent starts Is now back on last winning mark, at least. TFR###!! BHA90

5 ROYAL MAX (FR) (137) 33513-4 D 7 10-6

B g Maxios - Rahada (GER)

Mr C. T. Pogson

Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant

Sean Quinlan

Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark in handicap chase at Sedgefield in April. Found good run of form coming to a halt at Stratford the following month and off since TFR###!! BHA78

6 GETAWAY JEWEL (IRE) (21) 64-1343 CD 11 10-5

B g Getaway (GER) - Fada’s Jewel (IRE)

Mr Phil Ellerby

Brian Hughes

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mr D. Allen Northern Accountants

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who ended a long losing run in a very weak race off a career-low mark at Fakenham (2m) in June. Creditable efforts in defeat since.

TFR####! BHA77

7 MCGRATH FROM CLUNE (IRE) (43) 034-360 9 10-2

B g Califet (FR) - Apple Trix (IRE)

Freddie Mitchell (5) Tom Gretton Racing Club

Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Br Denis Cummins JMC Surfacing Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way in Ireland and no promise in 7 starts for current connections.

TFR##!!! BHA73

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

2024: NEVENDON 7 11 12 Adam Wedge 16-1 (Alexandra Dunn) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 7.

Stewards Note: NEIGH BOTHA: Following its run on 25/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was reluctant and never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Jet Patrol (IRE), 11-4 Lightning Flash (IRE), 7-1 Royal Max (FR), Getaway Jewel (IRE), 15-2 Neigh Botha (IRE), 10-1 Clean Getaway (IRE), 40-1 McGrath From Clune (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 2.30

ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE

PAUL

FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8900 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 2lb

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Keighley (23 wins from 141 runners, 16%) runs PIKE ROAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (11 wins from 59 runners, 19%) runs SHANTOU LUCKY LONGEST TRAVELLER: PEEJAYBEE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 281 miles.

Despite rocketing up the weights following his recent winning spree, SHANTOU LUCKY remains well treated on the form he showed in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell and the 8-y-o is taken to maintain his 100% record for these connections. If Finn Lough resumes at the top of his game he will be a threat, while Tiger Orchid and chase debutant Pike Road may also have parts to play.

colours no horse age st lb

1 PEEJAYBEE (FR) (140) 42P61-P D BF

Ch g Ballingarry (IRE) - Playa du Charmil (FR)

9 11-13

James Bowen

Martin Gowing and Paul Booker Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br SCEA Ecurie Brindor & SCEA Du Claux

TIMEFORMVIEWNotched third success in this sphere when seeing off 8 rivals in a 3m Ffos Las handicap (good to soft) in April. However, that victory is bookmarked by a woeful efforts and he’s probably worth taking on back from a break here TFR##!!! BHA121

2 TIGER ORCHID (IRE) (16) 4-562F4 C D

B g Mores Wells - Akarita (IRE)

10 11-12

Charlie Hammond Foxtrot Racing Tiger Orchid

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Ian Hannon Foxtrot Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner over fences at Worcester and was in the process of running well there when falling 2 out on his penultimate start. Far from disgraced when fourth of 11 over hurdles at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) recently and should have a part to play, granted a clean round of jumping. TFR###!! BHA120

3 FINN LOUGH (IRE)

(139) 1P152-2 CD

B g Milan - Jerica

Bowen, Boyes, Coxon, Smith

6 11-8

Toby Wynne

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Thistletown Stud Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWNarrow winner over this C&D in February and didn’t do much wrong when second in a Class 2 handicap at Aintree when last seen during the spring Resumes from a break on the same mark and he has to enter calculations TFR###!! BHA116

4 DO NO WRONG (IRE)

(16) 11051P CD

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Uncommited (IRE)

Mrs Pauline Southerington

9 11-8

Brian Hughes

Justin Landy, Leyburn

Br J. P. King & P. Turley Envirotyre UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerinMay andmade it2-3overfences atthis coursewith atidysuccessina4-runnerhandicapchasethefollowingmonth.Alsoscored overhurdles in August, but subsequently misfired back in this sphere at Uttoxeter and he’s probably a shade too high in the weights for now TFR###!! BHA116

5

SHANTOU LUCKY (IRE)

(13) 5P1111

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Backtothekingsnest (IRE)

Johnstone Partnership

8 11-5

Nathan Howie (3)

James Owen, Newmarket

Br James Coen Keylocks (Ltd)

TIMEFORMVIEWHas returned to form with a vengeance since joining James Owen, making it 4-4 for the yard with minimum fuss at Newton Abbot (25.8f, soft) recently New mark has now kicked in (34lb higher than when winning over hurdles on debut for this yard), but he’s still very much the one to beat. TFR##### BHA113

6 PIKE ROAD (GB) (16) F33-12F

B g Yeats (IRE) - Ile de See (FR)

6 11-2

Sean Bowen

Mr Roger Harrison Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Greenlands Farm Stud FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORMVIEWCame good in 23f Hexham maiden hurdle in May. Not in the same form when turned over at short odds in a novice there later that month and failed to complete on recent reappearance at Uttoxeter, but this 6-y-o will be a threat if his jumping passes the test now switched to fences. TFR###!! BHA110

2024: THE KNIPHAND (FR) 6 11 7 Finn Lambert 6-5 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6.

Stewards Note:

PEEJAYBEE: Following its run on 15/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

DO NO WRONG: Following its run on 16/9/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Shantou Lucky (IRE), 11-2 Finn Lough (IRE), 6-1 Tiger Orchid (IRE), 8-1 Pike Road (GB), 17-2 Do No Wrong (IRE), 10-1 Peejaybee (FR)

1-2-3: 1.SHANTOU LUCKY (IRE) 2.FINN LOUGH (IRE) 3.TIGER ORCHID (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 3.05

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 88YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ARC £1MILLION BONUS BIGGER THAN EVER HANDICAP 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) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Morgan (20 wins from 160 runners, 12%) runs HEAVEN SMART TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (1 win from 6 runners, 17%) runs ATREIDES

WEIGHTWATCHER: HEAVEN SMART won off a handicap mark of 104, his rating is now down 9lb to 95.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOSKILL BORDEN trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 281 miles.

HEAVEN SMART showed the benefit of a wind op when going in at Perth last week and looks the way to go under a 7lb penalty. Atreides could emerge as the main danger if, as expected, building on his Fontwell second with Cawthorne Cracker and Mr Mahler also in the picture.

colours no horse age st lb

1 HEAVEN SMART (FR) (8) P4PP-41 D

8 12-2 (in7lbex)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Barbarella Smart (FR) Brian Hughes

Mr Greenfingers Syndicate L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br Ecurie Smart Elevage Chevaux De Courses Postpack Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Underwent breathing surgery before landing 7-runner handicap chase at Perth (20.1f, good to soft) 8 days ago, always holding on Leading player under a 7lb penalty. TFR##### BHA88 (+5)

2 ATREIDES (IRE) (25) 24PP-02

B or Br g Califet (FR) - Wind And Reign (IRE)

7 12-0

Conor O’Farrell

The Chancers Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Paul McKeon

TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 18 NH runs but he shaped encouragingly when second of 5 in handicap chase at Fontwell (19.5f, good) 25 days ago. Can do better still on just his third run over fences. TFR####! BHA93

3

JOBESGREEN LAD (GB) (70) 2-33PPP D 10 11-11

B g Passing Glance - Overnight Fame (IRE)

Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt (7)

BS Racing Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge

Br Mrs M. Cornock & Mr R. T. Cornock

TIMEFORM VIEW A dual chase scorer in 2022 but he comes here out of sorts, tried blinkered when pulled up in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good) 70 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere TFR##!!! BHA90

4 CAWTHORNE CRACKER (IRE)

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Ball Park (IRE)

(21) 353-552 6 11-6

Toby Wynne

The Jersey Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Paddy Byrne Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track after 3 months off when second of 8 in handicap chase (7/1) at Uttoxeter (16f, good) 21 days ago. Up in trip now and can make his presence felt. TFR####! BHA85

5 BOSKILL BORDEN (IRE) (26) 502360

B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Aweebounce (IRE)

Toni, Dai & Griffiths

Br Pat McCarthy

6 11-5

Shane Fenelon (5)

David Rees, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run over hurdles and only ninth of 11 in handicap at Stratford (16.3f, good) 26 days ago. Goes over fences with lots more required. TFR##!!! BHA84

6 MR MAHLER (IRE) (253) 0/00342- 7 11-5

Ch g Mahler - Catcheragain (IRE)

Ian Barker & Sue Smith

Peter Kavanagh

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Thistletown Stud Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Points runner-up who has started well over fences, second of 10 in 2m3f Catterick handicap in January. Not dismissed on his seasonal return. TFR###!! BHA84

7 GREENWAYS (IRE) (40) 433130

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Terme Cay (USA)

6 11-4

Benjamin Macey (7)

Mr Nick Price Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br Burgage Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner for Tom Symonds who held on gamely when opening chase account for this yard over C&D in July Below par in chase/hurdle since so has a bit to prove now. TFR##!!! BHA83

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.HEAVEN SMART (FR) 2.ATREIDES (IRE) 3.CAWTHORNE CRACKER (IRE)

8

COULDBEAWEAPON (IRE) (28) 032423

Ch g Mahler - Wild Fuchsia (IRE)

NMUS

Br David O’Sullivan

8 11-1

Jonathan England

Sam England, Guiseley

Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW It’s now 18 runs since his last win in 2022 but he recorded a creditable third of 8 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (21.1f, good) 28 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts eased 1lb. TFR###!! BHA80

9

ACROSS THE OCEAN (IRE) (17) 000-P0P

B g Dansant - Sail The Ocean (IRE)

6 10-11

Mr Joseph Stevenson (7)

The Blakesley Racing Club Tracey Leeson, Towcester

Br Fergal O’Donnell

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden lost his way in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell and has offered little for current connections, though his saddle slipped when pulled up early at Worcester last time TFR##!!! BHA76

10 MAWLOOD (IRE) (6) 6-06560

B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Kalaatah (USA)

9 10-2

James Davies

Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited NDS Equine Nutrition, Drill Service (Horley) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2021 and he comes here well out of sorts, eighth of 10 at Worcester (20f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. TFR##!!! BHA62 (-2)

2024: HARRYS HOPE (IRE) 6 10 12 Ben Jones 13-2 (Ben Pauling) 13 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 8, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 5, 7. Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

JOBESGREEN LAD: Following its run on 24/7/2025 it was reported that the horse made a mistake and lost action. ACROSS THE OCEAN: Following its run on 15/9/2025 it was reported that the jockey’s saddle slipped.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Heaven Smart (FR), 4-1 Cawthorne Cracker (IRE), 9-2 Atreides (IRE), 11-2 Couldbeaweapon (IRE), 6-1 Mr Mahler (IRE), 14-1 Greenways (IRE), 28-1 Boskill Borden (IRE), 100-1 Mawlood (IRE), 300-1 Jobesgreen Lad (GB), Across The Ocean (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 3.40

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE WEATHERBYS RACING BANK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £10700 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Keighley (23 wins from 141 runners, 16%) runs YES INDEED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (11 wins from 59 runners, 19%) runs FORGET THE WAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: NOWMELAD trained by H Oliver, Kinnersley, 126 miles.

FORGETTHEWAY has placed on three of his 4 starts over this C&D and having returned in good nick this season, he looks the most solid option with race fitness on his side Bluegrass won three times last season and is respected if returning in similar form following another breathing operation, while Yes Indeed has won off a break previously and could be interesting if supported off an 8lb lower hurdles mark.

B g Yeats (IRE) - Quiet Thought (IRE) Theo Gillard

Always Trying Syndicate

Br Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful chaser at his best but out of sorts over fences last season Took a step back in the right direction on final start for Terence O’Brien when midfield in a Punchestown handicap hurdle (19.3f) in April. Claims on best of his hurdles form but market should guide expectations on stable debut. TFR###!! BHA125

2 BLUEGRASS

(IRE) (166) 11P216- D

B g Galileo (IRE) - Quiet Reflection

6 11-11

Charlie Hammond

Mrs. Diana Gardiner Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Coolmore Science Supplements

TIMEFORMVIEWWell-positioned when second at Doncaster in March but that form has worked out well and he proved better than ever when landing a third success of the season at Fakenham (2m) later that month. Best forgiven subsequent Haydock run and should run well if ready to roll after another wind operation. TFR####! BHA122

3

NOWMELAD (IRE) (201) 131240- D

B g Mahler - Mighty Oake (IRE)

6 11-7

Lee Edwards

Mr Peter Green Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br Declan Daly Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWMade all in 2m maiden at Uttoxeter and repeated the feat in a Hereford novice last November Struggled in handicaps, faring no better for a step up in trip on final start for Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole Back over 2m and remains to be seen if he can improve on first run for a new yard TFR###!! BHA118

4

YES INDEED

(FR) (148) 0/4P11-P D

B g Martaline - She Hates Me (IRE)

Stephen Sugden and Helen Sugden

8 11-6

Sean Bowen

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Marie-Christine Gabeur Optima Self Store

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulathisbestinFrance.HadadisappointingspellwithJonjoO’Neillbutcapitalisedonamuch-reducedmarktolandadoubleoverfencesfornewconnections. Pulled-up in a better chase in May but races off an 8lb lower hurdles mark and has gone well fresh previously Worth a market check. TFR###!! BHA117

5 FORGET THE WAY (GB) (40) 6521-36 D

B g Getaway (GER) - Forget The Ref (IRE)

Mr D. H. Gibbon

Br Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle

8 11-2

Alex Chadwick (3)

James Owen, Newmarket

The Injured Jockey Fund

TIMEFORMVIEWRan right up to his best when runner-up behind Goblet of Fire over this C&D last season Not ideally placed and shaped as if still in form when finding less than looked likely in a Cartmel handicap (17f) in August. Has a good record at this course and ought to be much more competitive here. TFR##### BHA113

2024: IKIGAI STAR (IRE) 4 11 4 David Bass 11-1 (Charlie Longsdon) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Stewards Note: BLUEGRASS: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. YES INDEED: Following its run on 7/5/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

FIFTH RACE 4.10

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 88YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE JODIE STANDING’S POINT-TO-POINT RECRUITS

NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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): N & W Twiston-Davies (11 wins from 89 runners, 12%) runs MASKED MAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs MASKED MAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: CINNODIN trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 132 miles.

MASKED MAN, a winner of his sole outing in points, is bred to make a useful jumper and wouldn’t need to be anything out of the ordinary to make a successful Rules debut in a race lacking plenty of depth At Mangan Bridge shaped with some promise on both his starts earlier in the year and is considered the main threat.

1 AT MANGAN

BRIDGE (IRE)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Miss McGoldrick (IRE)

(115) U454-35 7 11-2

Charlie Hammond

Mr M. Kehoe Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Mr John Connolly Science Supplements

TIMEFORMVIEWYeatsgelding Half-brotherto3winners,includingfairlyusefulhurdler/usefulchaserTightenourbeltsandbumperwinnerDaresToDream Maidenpointer who shaped with some promise in a maiden/novice hurdle earlier in the year and has sets the standard. Has had a breathing operation. TFR####! BHA-

2 CINNODIN (GB) (13) 63

5 11-2

B g Anodin (IRE) - Cinnilla Gavin Sheehan

The Lakota Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Ashbrittle Stud BetVictor

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful 2m Flat winner for Richard Hughes who changed hands for 27,000 gns but has run a long way below that level both starts over hurdles, albeit not knocked about. TFR###!! BHA-

3 QUEENSLAND

BOY

(IRE) (37) P-

5 11-2

B g Australia - Queen of France (USA) Charlie Todd

Letsgiveitago

Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Coolmore Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW A dual winner on the Flat this year (fair form) but offered little when pulled up on Ludlow hurdling debut back in February. TFR##!!! BHA-

4

TUFTON

(IRE) (139) 3-0

B g Malinas (GER) - No Ordinary Love (IRE)

5 11-2

Charlie Deutsch

Mr Philip Rowley Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Aidan Fogarty Ap Precision Groundworks

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in a point bumper and shaped like a stayer when down the field in a bumper at Aintree (17f, good to firm) on debut in May, needing stiffer test Step up in trip an obvious plus now switching to hurdling. Wears first-time tongue strap. TFR###!! BHA-

5 UNEXPECTED ASK (IRE) (88)

P

B g Ask - Our Aoibhinn (IRE)

6 11-2

Conor O’Farrell

Mr Phil Ellerby Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Clem & Greg Rossiter Northern Accountants

TIMEFORMVIEW Offered little when pulled up in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, heavy) on debut 88 days ago, dropping away before 3 out TFR#!!!! BHA-

6 MASKED MAN (FR) (151) 1

4 11-0

B g Masked Marvel - Mangenie (FR) J. J. Slevin

Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br E.A.R.L. Haras Des Marronniers, D. Boin- The Sporting Life

TIMEFORMVIEWMasked Marvel gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdlers Batman Girac and Rajsalad. Dam French hurdler/chaser (winner around 2m). Successful pointer who is bred to make a useful jumper and has to be of interest on debut TFR##### BHA-

2024: SUNSHINE DIAMOND (IRE) 5 11 7 James Bowen 6-5 (Neil Mulholland) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Stewards Note:

QUEENSLAND BOY: Following its run on 26/8/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.MASKED MAN (FR) 2.AT MANGAN BRIDGE (IRE) 3.TUFTON (IRE)

S.P’s:

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SIXTH RACE 4.40

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 88YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE INTERNATIONAL STUD BOOK

COMMITTEE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund

£7700 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerriero (19 wins from 94 runners, 20%) runs KUZCO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A P Keatley (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs BELVEDERE BLAST LONGEST TRAVELLER: PLAY PRETEND trained by D Roberts, Kenley, 177 miles.

RecentWorcester scorer AN BRADAN FEASA is still favourably treated on his peak hurdle exploits and is preferred to Heather Honey, who was very progressive around 3m when last seen in early summer but goes down in trip now and isn’t certain to be fully primed for this after a break. Belvedere Blast is next on the list

1 BELVEDERE BLAST (IRE) (47) 45-2401 D 7 12-0

Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Zelie Martin (IRE)

Charlie Maggs (5)

Swanland Partnership Adrian Keatley, Malton

Br Padraig Williams

TIMEFORMVIEW Benefited from the step back up in trip when resuming winning ways at Market Rasen (23f, good) in August. Respected up 3lb. TFR####! BHA115

2 AN BRADAN FEASA (IRE) (27)

B g Camelot - Grianan Ailigh (IRE)

40433-1

Sean Bowen

Mr Jack Jones Jack Jones, Newmarket

Br Whisperview Trading Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form on the Flat prior to returning to hurdles to win a 2m Worcester handicap (good) 4 weeks ago. A 5lb rise shouldn’t prevent a prominent showing from him. TFR##### BHA113

3 CALLIN BATON ROUGE (IRE) (16)

B m Westerner - All My Judges

Pete Wordingham & Charles Pogson

Br Reid & Murphy Bloodstock

4P1500 D 7 11-5

Charlie Todd

Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield

TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on a falling mark back in this sphere when landing a 14-runner Uttoxeter handicap in June Shaped as if possibly just needed the outing after a short break there 16 days and should be sharper now TFR###!! BHA106

4

ASLUKGOES

(GB) (32) 110//-21P BF

7 11-5

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - She’s The Lady Jack Quinlan

Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket

Br Mr R. S. Brookhouse

TIMEFORMVIEWVery useful 3-time bumper winner in 2022/23 season Struck at the second time of asking over hurdles back from a long absence when shading a close finish over 2m at Worcester in July but disappointed switched to handicap company there at the end of August. TFR##!!! BHA106

5 KUZCO (FR) (173) 420614-

5 11-3

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Down Under (FR) Toby Wynne

The Nevers Racing Partnership IV Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Mr Jacques Cypres, Mlle Fanny Cypres Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t really take to chasing but better than ever reverting to timber when landing 23f Bangor handicap in March. Creditable fourth there the following month but not seen since TFR###!! BHA104

6 HEATHER HONEY (GB) (118) 0541-11

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Firth of Malt

6 11-3

Peter Kavanagh

Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Distillery Stud Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive mare who completed a hat-trick around 3m when easily seeing off 12 rivals at Bangor in June Open to further progress and major player if fully primed after 4 months off. TFR####! BHA104

7 PLAY PRETEND (IRE) (47) 53-3U13

B g Make Believe - Pride Celebre (IRE)

The Holt Fleet Hot Shots

4 10-12

Lee Edwards

Dave Roberts, Kenley

Br Tum Nuttall & Make Believe Syndicate Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it fourth time lucky in handicaps at Worcester (2m) in July and creditable third of 12 at Market Rasen (18.5f) since. Up in trip again TFR###!! BHA101

8

LITTLE DIPPER (GB) (115) 43034-3

B g Telescope (IRE) - Milliegait

The Derbyshire Optimists

5 10-11

Charlie Deutsch

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br The Hon Mrs E. J. Wills Ap Precision Groundworks

TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame both starts in bumpers and placed on 4 of his 5 starts since switched to hurdles, finishing third in a C&D maiden when last seen in June Back in a handicap after a break and should be competitive if ready to roll TFR###!! BHA98

2024: IN THE AIR (FR) 6 11 5 Nico de Boinville 10-11 (Nicky Henderson) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Visor worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

ASLUKGOES: Following its run on 31/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

KUZCO: Following its run on 12/4/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Heather Honey (GB), 7-2 An Bradan Feasa (IRE), 9-2 Belvedere Blast (IRE), 10-1 Kuzco (FR), 11-1 Little Dipper (GB), 12-1 Callin Baton Rouge (IRE), Play Pretend (IRE), 14-1 Aslukgoes (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 5.15

ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THEJOINUSFORGLITZMASINDECEMBERCONDITIONALJOCKEYS’TRAININGSERIES HANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS5)(PARTOFTHERACINGEXCELLENCESERIES)

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. A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (24 wins from 142 runners, 17%) runs JAGER TIME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs SCUDAMORE LONGEST TRAVELLER: INSPECTOR LYNLEY trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 187 miles.

BALLYVAUGHAN BAY has a win and second to show from his 2 outings over C&D and it’s worth chancing that a return to Southwell sparks an upturn in his fortunes having dipped to that successful mark. Scudamore shaped as if back in good form at Uttoxeter last time and is second choice in a finale where few arrive with compelling claims

KEY

1 SCUDAMORE (FR) (21) 220/5-F5 8 12-0

Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Emirates Comfort (IRE) Lewis Saunders

The Sunset Crew Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Woodpark Stud Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if back in good form when fifth of 12 over 23f at Uttoxeter (good) 3 weeks ago. On a workable mark Considered TFR####! BHA96

2 BALLYVAUGHAN BAY (IRE) (27) 542-P00 CD 8 11-13

B g Fame And Glory - Roughan Daisy (IRE)

Toby McCain-Mitchell

Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Mr Patrick McAvoy Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Opened account over C&D in June 2024 and best effort since when runner-up over C&D in April. Not so good at other venues this season but could be a different proposition back at Southwell. TFR##### BHA95

3 JAGER TIME (IRE) (27) 045-440

Ch g Champs Elysees - Ballyknock Mist (IRE)

6 11-6

Freddie Keighley (5)

The FOB Racing Partnership 12 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr Tom Weldon BresBet

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in a pair of bumpers and no real impact over hurdles either, including 2 handicaps. Too soon to write off but improvement will be needed TFR##!!! BHA88

4 ZOFFALEE (FR) (36) 655266

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Senderlea (IRE)

Mounted Gamess Assoc Syndicate

Br Mr Hugues Rousseau

10 11-5

Rian Corcoran (7)

Mike Sowersby, Malton

Mike Sowersby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Went close to snapping his losing run when second in 3 1/4m handicap chase at Uttoxeter in July but 2 lesser efforts have followed Needs a return to hurdles to spark a revival. TFR##!!! BHA87

5 MATOURY (GB) (47) 6P/-3130

B g Kingman - Sinnamary (IRE)

Mrs J. M. Plummer

Br Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

6 11-3

Chad Bament (3)

Mike Sowersby, Malton

Mike Sowersby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Market Rasen (20.5f) in June but below that level at the same venue twice since Bounce back needed TFR##!!! BHA85

6 SHIBUYA SONG (GB) (42) 603-440

6 10-13

Ch m New Approach (IRE) - Silent Music (IRE) Harry Atkins

The Firebirds Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Mr C. E. Stedman Tori Global

TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointing since Worcester win last September, finishing well held at Newton Abbot 6 weeks ago. TFR##!!! BHA81

7 INSPECTOR LYNLEY (GB) (25) 1P36-42

8 10-11

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Duchess of Seville Benjamin Macey Neil Mulholland Racing Club Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mrs H. R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys

TIMEFORM VIEW Broke his maiden in a novice handicap at Stratford last summer but more miss than hit since never going with much fluency when remote second at Fontwell 25 days ago. TFR###!! BHA79

Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.BALLYVAUGHAN BAY (IRE) 2.SCUDAMORE (FR)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Miss Top (IRE)

Kathy Day

Isabelle Ryder (3)

Anthony Day, Hinckley Br Michael Kearns

Mr Day TIMEFORM VIEW Recent in-frame efforts respectable, including C&D, but his last win was in May 2023. TFR###!! BHA73

2024: NO MORE NO (IRE) 5 10 9 Charlie Maggs 10-1 (Lawney Hill) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Scudamore (FR), 9-2 Ballyvaughan Bay (IRE), 5-1 Inspector Lynley (GB), 7-1 Shibuya Song (GB), 8-1 Jager Time (IRE), 10-1 Matoury (GB), 11-1 Stripe of Honour (IRE), 16-1 Zoffalee (FR)

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from 15th September to 31st December 2025 HBLB PRIZE MONEY

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.00 - THE ARC ALL-WEATHER £1MILLION BONUS RETURNS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Penalties, after September 20th, 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 14 entries at £30. - Closed September 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Second Race 2.30 - THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW 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 four 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. September 30th. Penalties, after September 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsor 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 6 entries at £44. - Closed September 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 2lb

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Third Race 3.05 - THE ARC £1MILLION BONUS BIGGER THAN EVER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Penalties, after September 20th, 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 £30. - Closed September 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 3.40 - THE WEATHERBYS RACING BANK 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 three 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 30th. Penalties, after September 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Sponsor 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 8 entries at £53. - Closed September 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)

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Fifth Race 4.10 - THE JODIE STANDING’S POINT-TO-POINT RECRUITS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, September 26th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. The sponsors 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 £38. - Closed September 26th, 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 INTERNATIONAL STUD BOOK COMMITTEE 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Penalties, after September 20th, 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 September 26th, 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 JOIN US FOR GLITZMAS IN DECEMBER CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Part of the Racing Excellence Series) 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 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Penalties, after September 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 who, prior to September 29th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to September 29th, 2025, have not ridden more than 10 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. 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 SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. Please refer to the notice headed ‘Racing Excellence Conditional Jockeys Training Race Series 2025-2026’ on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions. 15 entries at £30. - Closed September 26th, 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. A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

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