Uttoxeter Racecard - Saturday 4th May

Welcome to our ABBA Party Raceday featuring the Carlsberg Marston’s Staffordshire Plate. Today’s raceday features the jump season opener and a particularly warm welcome goes to our sponsors today, Carlsberg Marston’s, Hatmill & Adept GRP Cabinets

We have the honour of having the first race in the new jump season with our feature race today, the “Carlsberg Marston’s Staffordshire Plate Handicap Chase” which is a Class 2 race with an impressive £35,000 up for grabs.

We have a fantastic day’s entertainment lined up for you today. Watch out for Lou Macari who will be mingling in the crowds doing a meet and greet with racegoers. Head over to the photo wall outside the office, for those of you who have come dressed as your favourite ABBA stars. There will be prizes for the winner of the best outfit. Then straight after racing we have a 90-minute ABBA Revival concert so I hope you have brought your dancing shoes!

This is the first of our exciting music acts this year as we edge closer to our busy Summer calendar.

On Saturday 18th May we welcome Ocean Colour Scene who will be joining us for our popular “Music Live” Raceday, followed by Scott Mills Does Pop racenight (featuring Gareth Gates) on Saturday 15th June. The tickets for Ladies Day (with Roman Kemp) on Friday 26th July are selling fast with hospitality virtually sold out So, I would advise to book soon to avoid disappointment.

Thank you for supporting us today and we all hope you have a great day.

Brian Barrass Executive Director

UTTOXETER RACECOURSE

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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SATURDAY 4 MAY

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

LOUISE MOORE (CHIEF STEWARD)

CAROLINE ROBINSON (STEWARDS' PANEL CHAIR)

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STARTERS

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JUDGE

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VETERINARY SURGEONS

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MEDICAL OFFICERS

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NURSE

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SAFETY OFFICERS

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HOW TO READ

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No.ofdays sincelastran colour graphic weight st-lb

horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name

birthplace ofhorseif notGreat Britain

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite age

14 POTTERS CORNER (IRE) (21) 2/-0P1FF

B g Indian Danehill (IRE) - Woodford Beauty (IRE)

All Stars Sports Racing & J Davies

910-7

James Bowen

Christian Williams, Bridgend Br Mrs P. J. O’Connor NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to land a Wincanton handicap in December and in the process of running very well when falling on his last 2 starts Capable of figuring but will need to keep errors down TFRëëëêê BHA135

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

ëëëëë Selected to win the race

ëëëëê Good chance of being placed

ëëëêê By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.

ëëêêê Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

ëêêêê Can be given little or no chance

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 non handicap 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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Race 1 1.10 6f

1 Funny Story (GB) 9-11

2 Azure Angel (GB) 9-8

3 Glorious Angel (IRE) 9-8

4 Premiere Beauty (GB) 9-8

5 Silent Words (GB) 9-8

6 Star Guest (GB) 9-8

7 Unequal Love (GB) 9-8

8 Dorothy Lawrence (GB) 8-12

9 Heritage House (IRE) 8-12

Race 2 1.45 6f

1 Noble Style (GB) 9-12

2 Rohaan (IRE) 9-7

3 Rocket Rodney (GB) 9-6

4 Apollo One (GB) 9-4

5 Chipstead (GB) 9-3

6 Mums Tipple (IRE) 9-1

7 Aberama Gold (GB) 9-1

8 Rabaah (IRE) 9-0

9 Wallop (IRE) 8-13

10 Summerghand (IRE) 8-13

11 Desert Cop (GB) 8-12

12 Aleezdancer (IRE) 8-11

13 Sterling Knight (GB) 8-8

14 Tactical (GB) 8-7

15 Chairmanoftheboard (IRE) 8-4

16 Abate (GB) 8-3

Race 3 2.20 1m 1f

1 Killybegs Warrior (IRE) 9-12

2 Torito (GB) 9-11

3 Liberty Lane (IRE) 9-7

4 Bopedro (FR) 9-6

5 Mr Professor (IRE) 9-5

6 Hafeet Alain (IRE) 9-5

7 Westerton (IRE) 9-4

8 Lattam (IRE) 9-4

9 Lion of War (GB) 9-1

10 King’s Code (GB) 8-13

11 Stay Well (GB) 8-12

12 Dutch Decoy (GB) 8-12

13 Theoryofeverything (GB) 8-12

14 Majestic (IRE) 8-11

15 McLean House (FR) 8-8

16 Mustazeed (IRE) 8-8

NEWMARKET

Race 4 2.55

5f

1 Equality (GB) 9-9

2 Kerdos (IRE) 9-9

3 Mitbaahy (IRE) 9-9

4 Significantly (GB) 9-9

5 Tees Spirit (GB) 9-9

6 Twilight Calls (GB) 9-9

7 Vadream (GB) 9-6

8 Seven Questions (IRE) 9-0

9 Beautiful Diamond (GB) 8-11

Race 5 3.35 1m

1 Alyanaabi (IRE) 9-2

2 City of Troy (USA) 9-2

3 Ghostwriter (IRE) 9-2

4 Haatem (IRE) 9-2

5 Iberian (IRE) 9-2

6 Inisherin (GB) 9-2

7 Night Raider (IRE) 9-2

8 Notable Speech (GB) 9-2

9 Rosallion (IRE) 9-2

10 Task Force (GB) 9-2

11 Ten Bob Tony (IRE) 9-2

Race 6 4.10 1m 4f

1 Relentless Voyager (GB) 9-12

2 Real Dream (IRE) 9-10

3 Percy Shelley (GB) 9-4

4 Maxi King (IRE) 9-1

5 Youthful King (GB) 9-1

6 To Catch A Thief (GB) 9-0

7 Knightswood (IRE) 8-11

8 Hope You Can Run (IRE) 8-10

9 Geremia (IRE) 8-6

Race 7 4.45 6f

1 James’s Delight (IRE) 9-9

2 Dapper Valley (IRE) 9-6

3 Shagraan (IRE) 9-6

4 Moswaat (GB) 9-4

5 Two Tribes (GB) 9-2

6 Eye of Dubai (GB) 8-11

7 We Never Stop (IRE) 8-11

8 Completely Random (GB) 8-10

9 South Shore (GB) 8-6

10 Trefor (IRE) 8-6

11 World of Darcy (IRE) 8-3

Race 8 5.15 7f

1 City House (IRE) 9-11

2 Christian David (IRE) 9-10

3 Royal Zabeel (IRE) 9-9

4 Quatre Bras (IRE) 9-8

5 Key To Cotai (IRE) 9-8

6 Betties Bay (GB) 9-7

7 Purefoy (GB) 9-6

8 Pitney (IRE) 9-5

9 Love Billy Boy (IRE) 9-5

10 Run Boy Run (GB) 9-4

11 Rockstar Icon (IRE) 9-4

12 Pressure’s On (FR) 9-4

13 Jungle Mac (IRE) 9-3 14 Kodiac Thriller (IRE) 9-3 15 Pedro Valentino (IRE) 8-13 16 Harry Did (GB) 8-13 17 Indivar (IRE) 8-12

18 Sugarloaf Lenny (IRE) 8-6

19 Romanee (GB) 8-4

20 Mister Mojito (IRE) 8-3

Race 9 5.50 1m

1 Farasi Lane (IRE) 9-13

2 Pjanoo (GB) 9-11

3 Chuzzlewit (GB) 9-10

4 Darkness (FR) 9-10

5 Rowayeh (IRE) 9-10

6 Arthur’s Realm (IRE) 9-9

7 Crack Shot (IRE) 9-9

8 Legend of Leros (IRE) 9-8

9 Bystander (IRE) 9-8

10 Aalto (FR) 9-8

11 Sudden Ambush (GB) 9-7

12 Larado (FR) 9-3

13 Carolus Magnus (IRE) 9-2

14 Bodorgan (IRE) 9-2

15 Epsom Faithfull (GB) 9-1

16 Zozimus (IRE) 9-0

17 Speriamo (GB) 8-12

FIRST RACE 4.00

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE CARLSBERG DANISH PILSNER

‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (43 wins from 250 runners, 17%) runs VALGRAND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Vaughan (9 wins from 17 runners, 53%) runs GOLDEN IDENTITY LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAME FROM NOWHERE trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 188 miles.

VALGRAND showed plenty on both starts in bumpers and will no doubt have been well schooled ahead of this switch to hurdling, so he’s fancied to make his class tell. Can’t Resist It is entitled to improve on his opening effort in this sphere at Huntingdon, while Came From Nowhere was quite impressive in a Taunton bumper last month and warrants respect, also.

1 BROTHER BORIS (GB) (65) 54- 5 11-6

Ch g Jack Hobbs - Epee Celeste (FR)

Tom Cannon

Louise Kemble Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br Mr S. A. Richards & Mrs L. Kemble

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed a bit sole outing in bumpers but was well held sent hurdling over a longer trip at Wetherby 65 days ago. Most likely one for later.

TFRëëêêê BHA-

2 CAME FROM NOWHERE (IRE) (23) 1- D 5 11-6

B g Shirocco (GER) - Nowhere Fast (IRE)

On A Mission

Harry Cobden

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Tim Hegarty Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning start in good style in 8-runner bumper at Taunton (16.5f, soft) on NH debut 23 days ago. Interesting hurdling debutant.

TFRëëëëê BHA-

3 CAN’T RESIST IT (GB) (100) 404253- 5 11-6

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Reves d’Amour (IRE)

Jonathan Burke

The Mustard Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Distillery Stud Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEWUnplaced sole outing in points but showed fair form in bumpers in Ireland. Bought for €35,000 in October and showed an aptitude for hurdling tried tongue tied when third in a Huntingdon maiden (15.8f) in January. That form has worked out reasonably well and he’s entitled to improve TFRëëëëê BHA-

4 GOLDEN IDENTITY (GB) (356) 0/4-

B g Kayf Tara - Hidden Identity (IRE)

Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell

5 11-6

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Paul Bowtell Dragonbet, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWKayf Tara gelding who showed more than first time up when fourth of 6 in a bumper at Plumpton (17.8f) a year ago. Off since Makes hurdles debut in a first-time tongue strap (also had a breathing op). TFRëëêêê BHA-

5 HONEY JACK (GB)

(33) 0P5-

Br g Jack Hobbs - Miss Serious (IRE)

5 11-6

Brendan Powell

Susan and John Waterworth Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Porlock Vale Stud Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has scope but has shown little all 3 starts to date TFRëëêêê BHA-

6 ILLEGAL D’AINAY

(FR) (384) 22/-

Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Torpille d’Ainay (FR)

Mr John H. W. Finch

6 11-6

Freddie Gordon (5)

Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Mr Stephane Milaveau Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Montmartre gelding. Dam fairly useful staying chaser in France Runner-up both starts in Irish points in spring 2023. One to monitor in the betting making Rules debut TFRëëëêê BHA-

7

KAP OUEST

(FR) (186) 3- 5 11-6

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Jahra (FR) Lorcan Murtagh

Mr John P. McManus Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Herve Lair & Jean-Louis Lair Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a decent French NH family and produced a promising first effort when third in a Chepstow bumper in October (12/1), staying on gradually and best of those held up Makes a quick switch to hurdling and should win races in due course Hood goes on TFRëëëêê BHA-

1-2-3:

8 LEGOSTAR (FR) (66) 412/0PP-

B g Legolas (JPN) - L’Eclipse Francaise (FR)

Dangerous Brian’s Syndicate

Br Jean-Paul & Marie-Odile Deshayes

9 11-6

William Shanahan (5)

Jake Coulson, Heaton

Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but has shown little promise under Rules.

9

TFRëêêêê BHA-

LIGHTNINGUPOURDAYS (GB) (55) 4/33- 5 11-6

B g Telescope (IRE) - Bollin Across

Jay Tidball (5)

Mrs Norma Harris Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mrs Norma Harris

Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise when in frame all 3 starts in bumpers but more needed if he’s to play a leading role on hurdle debut TFRëëêêê BHA-

10

SEEK

HIM THERE

(IRE) (37) 260- 5 11-6

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Isnt Dat Right (IRE)

Jack Quinlan

Lovell Okninski Walsh Ben Case, Banbury

Br Donal McLoughlin

David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a bumper winner and showed ability when second at Market Rasen in November However, has failed to reproduce that form twice since TFRëëêêê BHA-

11 VALGRAND (FR) (21) 2/24- 5 11-6

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Valaway (FR)

HIghclere Thoroughbred Racing - Grand

Br P. Rouxel, H. Bellentani & G. Mousnier

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in Irish points and built on his bumper debut promise when fourth of 18 Grade 2 at Aintree (17f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Of obvious interest on hurdle debut. TFRëëëëë BHA-

12 WILD GROUSE

(IRE) (147) F/F1/55- 7 11-6

B g Getaway (GER) - Come In Moscow (IRE)

Mr T. G. Leslie

Br Highfort Stud

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who shaped a fair bit better than the bare result in 2 runs over hurdles in the autumn, still clear second at last before weakening run-in over C&D, then faltering in bad ground at Aintree Has undergone a breathing operation and now fitted with a tongue strap. TFRëëëêê BHA-

13

FLOATING

LINE

(GB) (8) 2/4P-

Gr m Martaline - Stone Light (FR)

Burkes & Syders

6 10-13

Paul O’Brien

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Dominic Burke & Andrew Brooks Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a bumper for Olly Murphy and shaped with encouragement sent hurdling for new yard when fourth of 10 in a 2m novice (2/1) at Kempton (16f, soft) in November Lost action when pulled up at Chepstow last time and retains potential. TFRëëëêê BHA-

2023: CLODY FLYER (IRE) 6 11 6 Brian Hughes 5-4 (Donald McCain) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4, 12.

Stewards Note:

BROTHER BORIS: Following its run on 29/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a loose horse. FLOATING LINE: Following its run on 26/4/2024 it was reported that the horse lost action.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Valgrand (FR), 6-1 Can’t Resist It (GB), 13-2 Came From Nowhere (IRE), 10-1 Kap Ouest (FR), 12-1 Floating Line (GB), 16-1 Illegal d’Ainay (FR), 20-1 Wild Grouse (IRE), 25-1 Lightningupourdays (GB), 33-1 Seek Him There (IRE), 40-1 Golden Identity (GB), 66-1 Brother Boris (GB), 80-1 Honey Jack (GB), 300-1 Legostar (FR)

RESULT:

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ names, descriptions, performances and values of races have been added for the convenience of the public, but are subject to alteration All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the ring on the way to the post.

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £208,010 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd March to 23rd June 2024 PRIZE MONEY

SECOND RACE 4.35

THE

GRP CABINETS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Lacey (18 wins from 100 runners, 18%) runs NOCTE VOLATUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Lacey (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs NOCTE VOLATUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: MUMBO JUMBO trained by E Fenton, Marlborough, 123 miles.

TEXARD quickened away from his rivals in good style at Market Rasen and, if in a similar mood here, he should have little trouble shrugging off a 10lb rise in the weights. Nocte Volatus is capable of a bold show, while Lesser is an intriguing candidate on this chase debut and Mumbo Jumbo could have a part to play, too.

B g Midnight Legend - Aeronautica (IRE)

Lady Cobham and Dauntsey Park

Cameron Iles (7)

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Lady Cobham & Tor Sturgis Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWLosing run is mounting up but the handicapper is showing mercy and he would be a danger to all if reproducing the level of form he showed in handicaps at Chepstow in October (and also when third at Newcastle in December). Trip/ground fine. TFRëëëêê BHA120

2 LESSER (IRE)

(112) 1/11/1//0- D

B g Stowaway - Aine Dubh (IRE)

The C Level Partnership

10 11-11

Finn Lambert (3)

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Kevin F. O’Donnell Tori Global S TIMEFORM VIEWPoint/bumper winner who looked a good prospect when landing brace of novice hurdles during first half of 2021. Unsurprisingly shaped as if needing first start for 33 months at Wetherby in January (weakened quickly) and this promises to reveal more. Chase debut TFRëëëêê BHA118

3 FERN HILL

(IRE) (34) 4/3PP60- C D

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Water Rock

9 11-10

Harry Bannister

Cross Foran Harrison Ben Case, Banbury

Br Joseph and Anthony Smiddy David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWThis mark is a good one judged on his reappearance third to Nassalam but he’s run below-par on all 4 outings since, tried in various types of headgear in the process. Needs to bounce back in a major way. TFRëëêêê BHA117

4 SPORTY JIM (IRE)

(58) 31//5P23-

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Ma Belle Amie

7 11-7

Charlie Hammond

Mr Mike McCormick Rob Summers, Solihull

Br Mr K. D. Cotter

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage7-y-owhobouncedbacktoformwhensecondof7inhandicaphurdleatMarketRasen(23f,soft)inFebruary.First-timecheekpieces(omitted here) didn’t have the desired effect when beaten 25 lengths into third at Wincanton the following month and has since changed yards. TFRëëêêê BHA114

5

MUMBO JUMBO

(IRE) (74) 2/U3PP4- 8 11-6

B g Califet (FR) - Touched By Angels (IRE)

Joe Anderson (5)

Mr N. Mustoe Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Dunmanway Breeding Club Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEWYet to win a race of any description and his most recent efforts have been underwhelming On the upside, his mark is on the slide and he would have a fighting chance back down in trip here if reproducing the form of his Exeter third in November Visor applied. TFRëëëêê BHA113

6 MAGIC DANCER (GB) (110)

135/PP5- 12 11-6

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - King’s Siren (IRE)

Richard Patrick

The Magic Partnership Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Littleton Stud Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Form dropped after he landed a Cheltenham handicap at the beginning of his 2022/23 campaign, and this veteran is probably worth taking on, for all that he has slipped to a dangerous mark. TFRëëêêê BHA113

7 TEXARD (FR) (24) PF/4631- C 9 11-3

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Textuelle (FR) Philip Armson (3)

Mr R. J. Armson Richard Armson, Melbourne

Br J. Missoffe & B.De La Motte Saint-Pierre

TIMEFORMVIEWLost his way for David Pipe but has gradually recaptured his form since joining present yard and he was a runaway winner of a 17.2f Market Rasen handicap last month. Moving back up in trip shouldn’t be an issue and a 10lb rise is unlikely to prevent him from going in again. TFRëëëëë BHA110

8 POST NO BILLS (IRE) (21) 321345- D 9 11-2

B g Mahler - Shining Lights (IRE)

Ben Poste Pyne Swinburne Partnership Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br Miss Christine Keymer

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged 3 handicap chases in 2023, readily making all at Plumpton (17f, good) for latest success in September However, he hasn’t put his best foot forward in 2 starts since returning from a break in March. TFRëëêêê BHA109

2023: YCCS PORTOCERVO (FR) 8 11 8 Sam Twiston-Davies 10-1 (Dr Richard Newland) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Visor worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Texard (FR), 11-2 Nocte Volatus (GB), 7-1 Mumbo Jumbo (IRE), 15-2 Lesser (IRE), 12-1 Magic Dancer (GB), 14-1 Sporty Jim (IRE), 16-1 Fern Hill (IRE), 25-1 Post No Bills (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 5.10

THE BROOKLYN PILSNER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy (42 wins from 192 runners, 22%) runs RESPLENDENT GREY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs RESPLENDENT GREY LONGEST TRAVELLER: CELTIC ART trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 188 miles.

RESPLENDENT GREY can confirm last month’s Wincanton superiority over Monviel and land a third hurdle success. Last year’s runner-up Ballybegg may prove best of the remainder

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Coeur d’Allen (FR)

Mr John P. McManus

Robert Dunne

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Bruno Vagne Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler at his peak for Willie Mullins but no show in 2 outings for current yard last month. Can only watch for now. TFRëëêêê BHA137

2 ARAMAX (GER) (63) 2/11400- C

B g Maxios - Aramina (GER)

Mr John P. McManus

Br Gestut Rottgen

8 11-11

Jack Hogan (3)

Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded handicap hurdles at Cartmel and here (23f) last summer but ran below-par back from a 4-month break at Doncaster in March. Absent for a further 2 months since Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations TFRëëêêê BHA134

3 MONVIEL (IRE) (7) 24023U-

Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Mont Doree (FR)

Dr V. M. G. Ferguson

7 11-6

Paul O’Brien

Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Michael Fennessy Boodle Hatfield Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on form when placed twice in cheekpieces this spring Unseated at Sandown last weekend Respected for in-form stable TFRëëëëê BHA129

4 WAR LORD (GER) (24) 3P300F-

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Westalin (GER)

The Wychwood Partnership

9 11-5

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Gestut Etzean Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWRan well back from 7 months off/wind surgery when third in the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter in November but has struggled since, including in blinkers latest Cheekpieces on for a second time now. Remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles sparks a revival. TFRëëêêê BHA128

5 BALLYBEGG (IRE) (87) 6/20414- CD

B g Mahler - Rebel Flyer (IRE)

9 11-5

Richard Patrick

Glass Half Full Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Patrick Hennessy Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful at his best over hurdles and took advantage of an easing mark to authoritatively open his chase at Ludlow in January. Well held fourth there a month later Freshened up since ahead of this return to hurdles (second in this off 2lb lower last year). TFRëëëêê BHA128

6 RESPLENDENT GREY (IRE) (26) 1/20342- 6 11-2

Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Caltra Princess (IRE)

Sean Bowen

Mrs R J. Skan Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Ms M. Kavanagh Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdle winner who was second in Grade 2 novice at Chepstow last autumn Back to that form when runner-up in Wincanton handicap last month, with Monviel back in third. Should go well TFRëëëëë BHA125

7 FINE CASTING (IRE)

(28) 6/232P2-

B g Shantou (USA) - Fine Fortune (IRE)

8 11-0

Kielan Woods

Mrs S. P. Davis Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Hugh Hazzard Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdles winner who ran to a similar level when placed on 4 of 5 starts over fences last season On a competitive mark back hurdling TFRëëëêê BHA123

8 FOREVER WILLIAM (GB) (156) 512P/16- 6 11-0

Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Archina (IRE)

The Barbury Lions 6

Tom Cannon

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Mr & Mrs David Brown Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Returned from 7 months off to win at Plumpton (20.5f) in November but dropped away quickly at Taunton later that month (said to have finished lame). Absent since TFRëëêêê BHA123

9 CELTIC ART (FR) (39) P16433- 7 10-9

Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Irish Song (FR)

Exors of the late Mr J.P Carrington

Harry Cobden

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Mr Peter Anastasiou Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form to win at Lingfield (2m) in November A couple of creditable placed efforts at Taunton this spring but stamina has to be taken on trust racing beyond 2m for the first time TFRëëëêê BHA118

10 ITALIAN SPIRIT (IRE) (783) 4/1303P//- D

B g Fame And Glory - Coco Milan (IRE)

8 10-2

Ben Poste

Mr Donald Jordison Harriet Dickin, Midford

Br R. Lynch Clay Street Property Consultants S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdle winner for Olly Murphy but not seen since pulling up at Warwick in March 2022. New yard is among the winners but could only consider if the market vibes are notably strong back from an absence TFRëëêêê BHA110

2023: THE CARPENTER (IRE) 7 11 10 Nico de Boinville 10-11 (Nicky Henderson) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9. Stewards Note:

FOREVER WILLIAM: Following its run on 30/11/2023 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Resplendent Grey (IRE), 9-2 Ballybegg (IRE), 5-1 Monviel (IRE), 7-1 Celtic Art (FR), 8-1 Fine Casting (IRE), 10-1 Forever William (GB), 20-1 Aramax (GER), 25-1 Icare Allen (FR), War Lord (GER), 80-1 Italian Spirit (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 5.45

ABOUT THREE MILES (3M) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CARLSBERG MARSTON’S STAFFORDSHIRE PLATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £35000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £13748, 2nd £6874, 3rd £3437, 4th £1719, 5th £858, 6th £431, 7th £214, 8th £109. (Penalty Value £18004) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (43 wins from 250 runners, 17%) runs BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE & FLEGMATIK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 44 runners, 16%) runs BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE & FLEGMATIK LONGEST TRAVELLER: STORMY FLIGHT trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 188 miles.

FARCEUR DU LARGE shaped as if still in very good form when fifth in the Midlands Grand National here 7 weeks ago, the combination of the much longer trip and a stopping blunder in the straight exaggerating the distance he was beaten, and he’s fancied to resume winning ways back down in distance. Ballygrifincottage is another who shaped better than the bare result when seventh in the Scottish National and rates a big threat if this doesn’t come too soon. In-form Imperial Alex is best of the rest.

colours no horse age st lb

1 FLEGMATIK (FR) (22) 23142P- D

Ch g Fuisse (FR) - Crack d’Emble (FR)

Exors of the late Mr N. W. Lake

Br Jean-Bernard Chapalain

9 12-0

Tristan Durrell (3)

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWEnded a near 2-year losing run when scoring at Kempton in January. Took his form up a notch when an excellent runner-up there (2m4f) in March but shaped as if over the top at Aintree since TFRëëëêê BHA143

2 CHEDDLETON

(GB) (42) 2/44P1P- 9 11-9

Br g Shirocco (GER) - Over Sixty

Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke

Sean Quinlan

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Old Rectory Stud PRA World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWRan below-par on his 2 starts following his reappearance but with cheekpieces applied he returned to form when winning 4-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, soft). However, added to mixed record with an underwhelming effort back hurdling at Bangor 6 weeks ago. TFRëëëêê BHA138

3 BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE (IRE)

B g Stowaway - Long Long Time (IRE)

Friends From Insurance

(14) P/3P520- D 9 11-8

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Crossogue Stud & G. Felisati Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileagechaserwhoproducedbesteffortforawhilewhensecondina3mSandownhandicapandbackedthatupwhenseventhof26inScottishNational 2 weeks ago, right in the mix for most of the latter stages despite racing wide throughout. Player back down in trip if this doesn’t come too soon TFRëëëëê BHA137

4 FARCEUR DU LARGE

(FR) (49) P/P0115- D 9 11-6

Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Antagua (FR)

RC Syndicate II

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Pascal Noue & Charlotte Thoreau Racingclub.com S

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful in Ireland Lost his way a little over there but showed he retains all his ability when winning first 2 starts for new stable at Sandown (for Military amateur jockeys) Shaped as if still in good form in Midlands National here since and drop back in trip very much in his favour TFRëëëëë BHA135

5 DOCPICKEDME (IRE) (12) 2001PP- C D

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Hard Luck (IRE)

DPM Racing

8 11-0

Lee Edwards

Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br T. J. Hurley RH Bloodstock S

TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts an all-or-nothing profile, producing a career-best win at Wetherby (19.4f) before below-par efforts at Doncaster/Kempton. Hard to know what to expect TFRëëêêê BHA129

6 LORD BADDESLEY (IRE) (49) 3/30204- 9 11-0

B or Br g Doyen (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE)

Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire

Freddie Gordon (5)

Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Edward Ryan Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over hurdles/fences at Plumpton in 2022/23. Good second of 8 over 22.5f at Newbury in December but just respectable efforts at Kempton next 2 starts Tongue strap on 1st time TFRëëëêê BHA129

7 TOP VILLE BEN (IRE) (35) FP20P5- D 12 10-10

B g Beneficial - Great Decision (IRE)

Robert Dunne

Harbour Rose Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Edward Prendergast & Mrs Helen Gillman Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless for well over 2 years and showed little last season Easy to look elsewhere TFRëëêêê BHA125

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8 STORMY FLIGHT (IRE) (46) 436131- C 10 10-9

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Help Yourself (IRE)

Mr Ian Murray and Mr Dave Smith

Harry Cobden

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Mr Christy Buckley Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEWGradually worked his way back to form last season and took advantage of a drop in the weights in 4-runner event at Exeter in December Resumed winning ways in veterans event there in March but will find this tougher. TFRëëëêê BHA124

9 PIMLICO POINT (IRE) (34) 3P/241U- D 7 10-8

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Royale Flag (FR)

Mr Will Roseff

Richard Patrick

Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Michael Keaveney Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage 7-y-o who got off the mark in this sphere in 4-runner handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) in February. Let down by jumping at Ffos Las since but remains with potential. TFRëëëêê BHA123

10 IMPERIAL ALEX (IRE) (37) 222211- D 7 10-2

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - What Can I Say (IRE)

Hft Forklifts Limited

Brendan Powell

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Terence Leonard Plumbing World S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler who made up into a better chaser last season, gaining afirst success over fences when scoring easily in handicap at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) in March. Defied a penalty at Wetherby since so not taken lightly despite racing off 10lb higher in much better race TFRëëëëê BHA115

2023: ARIZONA CARDINAL 7 10 3 Ciaran Gethings 10-3 (Stuart Edmunds) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 8. Stewards Note:

DOCPICKEDME: Following its run on 22/4/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Stormy Flight (IRE), 6-1 Ballygrifincottage (IRE), Farceur du Large (FR), Imperial Alex (IRE), 13-2 Pimlico Point (IRE), 10-1 Cheddleton (GB), 12-1 Lord Baddesley (IRE), 16-1 Flegmatik (FR), 20-1 Top Ville Ben (IRE), 25-1 Docpickedme (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 6.18

THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Potter (6 wins from 52 runners, 12%) runs UNWANTED ATTENTION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Vaughan (9 wins from 17 runners, 53%) runs KAP CHIDLEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: LINDISFARNE trained by R Walford, Blandford, 170 miles.

KAP CHIDLEY’s best run came in a C&D handicap chase in October off 6lb higher and having shaped better last time he could be ready to strike. Mister Barclay opened his account over hurdles 4 weeks ago and is interesting now switched to fences, while Blagthebookies is worth a look starting out in this sphere for Harry Derham.

1 MISTER BARCLAY (GB) (27) 023021- 6 12-0

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Singapore Harbour (IRE)

C & M Baker, K Ibberson, H Pearman

Caoilin Quinn (3)

Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br Ben Barclay Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Has done well since upped to 3m over hurdles, holding on to open account in testing conditions at Exeter 4 weeks ago. Switched to chasing now and can go well TFRëëëëê BHA94

2 KAP CHIDLEY (FR) (18) 4/25043- 6 11-13

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Savage River (FR)

Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Mr Fabrice Simon Dragonbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Better at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago and has slipped to a good mark judged on a couple of bits of form, not least a second over C&D in October. Interesting. TFRëëëëë BHA93

3 WEXFORD PARK (IRE) (154) 33/0450- 6 11-5

B g Gamut (IRE) - Corrib Princess (IRE)

Mr Simon Boucher

Robert Dunne

Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br E. Hogan & P. Murphy Far Logistics Ltd, Cheshire Flooring Specialists Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown much in bumper/3 races over hurdles but from a pointing background and could do better now handicapping upped in trip and switched to fences back from 5 months off. TFRëëëêê BHA85

4 UNWANTED ATTENTION (IRE) (47) 01405P- C 6 10-12

B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Balinacary Sean Bowen

Carl & Emma Pyne

Br Joseph Robb

Ryan Potter, Sellack

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark over hurdles over 2 1/2m here last summer. Some encouragement on chase debut at Hereford in December and may have needed the run 3 months on at Southwell. TFRëëëêê BHA78

5 HI RIKO (FR) (23) 2PP405-

7 10-12

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Vanille d’Ex (FR) Lilly Pinchin

BBGG Racing Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee RH Bloodstock S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice in handicap hurdles in November and shaped better than the distance beaten suggests back over fences at Taunton (23f) 3 weeks ago. May yet do better in this sphere. TFRëëëêê BHA78

6 BLAGTHEBOOKIES (IRE) (33) 1/000P1- D 6 10-7

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Who Let de Dogsout (IRE) Paul O’Brien

DOD Partnership Harry Derham, Newbury

Br M. O’Callaghan

OLBG S

TIMEFORM VIEW No show over hurdles but wide-margin winner of a point last month. Worth a look now handicap chasing for new trainer. TFRëëëêê BHA73

7 BOMBAY SUNSET (IRE) (24) 200/P00- 6 10-7

Ch g Shantaram - Naamah (IRE)

Tom Cannon

Mrs C Marsh Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br Mr J. P. Finlay Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Second in point bumper (May 2022) but well beaten in a couple of bumpers/over hurdles. Low mark for handicap chase debut TFRëëëêê BHA73

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8

HIGGS

(IRE) (10) U6P622- 11 10-6

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Captain Supreme (IRE)

Mr Andrew Gough

James Best

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Mrs D Cashman S J D Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who remains without a win over fences although another placed effort over C&D 10 days ago, albeit again capitulating pretty quickly. Vulnerable TFRëëëêê BHA72

9 LEADING THE WAY (IRE)

(14) 006040- 8 10-3

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Another Flower (IRE)

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells

Br Richard Healy Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, NDS Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who has offered little in 3 runs over fences this year TFRëëêêê BHA69

10 LINDISFARNE (GB)

(110) 4/223/5P-

Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Tin Symphony

Exors of the Late Mr B. J. M. Ryall

Br Mrs R. C. Ryall

9 10-3

Bryan Carver

Robert Walford, Blandford

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden with patchy form, not unbacked but offering little in 2 runs over fences either side of Christmas TFRëëêêê BHA69

2023: CARLO DU BERLAIS (IRE) 6 11 7 Connor Brace 11-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn by No. 8, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 10. Stewards Note:

WEXFORD PARK: Following its run on 2/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its right-hind shoe.

LINDISFARNE: Following its run on 15/1/2024 it was reported that the horse sustained a wounded fore.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Mister Barclay (GB), 5-1 Kap Chidley (FR), 11-2 Blagthebookies (IRE), 8-1 Hi Riko (FR), 17-2 Higgs (IRE), 11-1 Bombay Sunset (IRE), 14-1 Lindisfarne (GB), 16-1 Wexford Park (IRE), Unwanted Attention (IRE), 66-1 Leading The Way (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 6.53

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 70YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE HATMILL LOVES LOGISTICS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (42 wins from 211 runners, 20%) runs FLASHY BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Newland & J Insole (7 wins from 21 runners, 33%) run SHENGAI ENKI LONGEST TRAVELLER: AWORKINPROGRESS trained by N Gifford, Findon, 182 miles.

AWORKINPROGRESS was strong at the finish when making his second handicap start a winning one at Fontwell around a month ago, and with this extra emphasis on stamina sure to suit, he’s the one to beat. Geordie Night also has a bigger performance in him, with Flashy Boy one to note in the betting starting out for Fergal O’Brien.

1 SHENGAI ENKI (FR) (22) 342233-

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Needles (IRE)

Mr Alex Chadwick (7) Deva Racing SE Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Mr Esteve Rouchvarger Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers in Ireland and similar standard over hurdles in Britain, returning from a 7-month break when placed twice in handicaps last month at up to 23.4f Likely to give it another good go TFRëëëêê BHA99

2 AWORKINPROGRESS (IRE) (37) 4/50061- 5 11-11

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reine d’Or (IRE)

Mr John P. McManus

Br Mr & Mrs P. Haughey

James Davies

Nick Gifford, Findon

TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous form well behind when making second handicap start a winning one at Fontwell in March, finding plenty over 21.8f trip There should be more to come as stamina is drawn out further so he’s a huge player TFRëëëëë BHA96

3 RIVER VOYAGE

(IRE) (21) 41/6P35- 6 11-9

B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Khazaria (FR)

Racing for Fun

Br Tommy James, Eoin Banville & Lucy Norton

Sean Bowen

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning Irish pointer and best run over hurdles when third of 6 in novice at Chepstow (3m, heavy) in March, Plugged on for fifth on handicap bow back there over 19.5 and step back up in distance can only help TFRëëëêê BHA94

4 GEORDIE NIGHT (GB) (34) 00/0450- 5 11-8

Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie

MMG Racing

Charlie Hammond

Nick Kent, Brigg

Br R. J. & S. A. Carter Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromising individual who was unsuited by steady gallop when seventh of 14 on handicap debut at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft) in March. Likely has more to offer, particularly granted a true test of stamina. TFRëëëëê BHA93

5

FLASHY BOY

(IRE) (181) 15/5664- 7 11-2

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Shining Lights (IRE)

Jonathan Burke

Mr N. Sutton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Miss Christine Keymer Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who offered signs of encouragement over hurdles for Tom Lacey despite looking rather slow. Moved yards and had a breathing operation prior to return (tongue strap now on, too) TFRëëëëê BHA87

6 HOUSTON CALLING (GB) (21) 6/40624- 7 11-1

B m Masked Marvel - Houston du Berlais (FR)

Harry Cobden

POPLAR COTTAGE RACING CLUB Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br James & Jean Potter Bob Price & Son Groundworks S

TIMEFORMVIEW Left previous efforts behind when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f, heavy) in March. Held back by a couple of untidy jumps when fourth at Chepstow since TFRëëëêê BHA86

7 TWP STORI (GB) (47) 655321- 6 10-13

Ch g Proconsul - Gulf Punch

Robert Dunne

Mrs T. P. James Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Br Mickley Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive type who got off the mark in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.8f, heavy) in March. 7lb rise asks a new question but he needs considering TFRëëëêê BHA84

8 RONNIES REFLECTION (GB) (38) 005- 6 10-13

B g Poet’s Voice - Parlez Vous

Mrs C. J. C. Bailey

Br Mrs C. J. C. Bailey

Harry Bannister

Ben Case, Banbury

David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Little to shout about in his qualifying runs but he’s had a breathing operation and is upped markedly in trip for this handicap debut

TFRëëêêê BHA84

9 MOLLY’S THIRD MAN (GB) (56) 0050PP- 5 10-12

Ch g Jack Hobbs - Molly’s A Diva Ciaran Gethings

Mr J. Perriss

Br J. F. Perriss

Henry Daly, Ludlow

Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortably held in 2 bumpers last spring and similar story over hurdles so far. Visor needs to perk him up

10

TFRëëêêê BHA83

PROFESSOR HIGGINS (IRE) (94) 325005- 5 10-10

B g Milan - Windsor Higgins (IRE)

Mr Graham William Briscoe

Bryan Carver

Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br John Bowes & Steven Ryder Briscoe’s Dairy Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when placed twice in bumpers but laboured performances over hurdles so far. This test is more suitable fitted with a visor.

11 LION’S VIGIL (USA) (13) 45/004/0-

Ch g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Keeping Watch (IRE)

Mr & Mrs RJ Manning

TFRëëêêê BHA81

7 10-8

Caoilin Quinn (3)

Bill Turner, Sherborne

Br Sycamore Shade Racing LLC & Holston Hall R J M Design & Build S

TIMEFORMVIEWA fair winning stayer on the Flat and debut fourth in this sphere at Warwick in May 2021 was encouraging No real impact subsequently, though he almost certainly needed last month’s return.

12 TIS BUT A SCRATCH (GB)

Br g Passing Glance - Shropshirelass

(42) 44/06P6-

TFRëëêêê BHA79

8 10-2

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells

Br Miss T. Worsley Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, NDS Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW Struggled to land a blow, will need to improve here to feature.

2023: ELFRIDE 7 10 3 Sean Bowen 18-1 (Richard Phillips) 17 ran

TFRëêêêê BHA71

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn first time by No. 9, 10. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 12.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Aworkinprogress (IRE), 11-2 Twp Stori (GB), 7-1 Shengai Enki (FR), 15-2 Geordie Night (GB), 8-1 Flashy Boy (IRE), 14-1 River Voyage (IRE), 16-1 Houston Calling (GB), 22-1 Ronnies Reflection (GB), 25-1 Molly’s Third Man (GB), 28-1 Professor Higgins (IRE), 33-1 Lion’s Vigil (USA), 66-1 Tis But A Scratch (GB)

SEVENTH RACE 7.25

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SAN MIGUEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (43 wins from 250 runners, 17%) runs HUGUENEAU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 44 runners, 16%) runs HUGUENEAU LONGEST TRAVELLER: EVENTFUL & GRANDEE trained by J & S Best, Lewes, 191 miles.

HUGUENEAU produced his most promising effort yet when runner-up at Ffos Las 12 days ago and a repeat of that level may well suffice. Speiriuil is a threat on handicap debut in receipt of a 4-y-o allowance, with Colonel Lesley one to monitor in the betting for a new yard.

(FR) 2.SPEIRIUIL (IRE) 3.COLONEL LESLEY (IRE)

1 CHEVINGTON (GB) (20) 20/0640-

5 12-0

B g Jack Hobbs - Norma Hill Tabitha Worsley (3)

Mr Geoff Lloyd Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Geoff Lloyd Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on the first of 3 outings in bumpers. Minor promise only over hurdles but could be seen in a better light now handicapping. TFRëëëêê BHA100

2 AMBASSADOR (IRE) (169) 110140- CD 7 11-11

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Natural Bloom (IRE) Joshua Thompson (10)

Mr David Parry Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Sir Robert Ogden

Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWLeft Martin Keighley on the back of a win in July and made it 2 wins from 3 first starts for current connections at Kelso in September Not disgraced back on the Flat recently and looked to find 20.8f too much of a test returned to this sphere when last seen in November TFRëëêêê BHA97

3

MRS GRIMLEY

(IRE) (86) P3/30PP- D

B m Australia - Yakshini (IRE)

Sam Allwood Racing Club

6 11-8

Robert Dunne

Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br Graiguelin Stud Allwood Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair bumper winner who has shown similar form over hurdles, opening her account in Ffos Las novice last winter. Mixed bag subsequently though, pulling up both starts in 2024. Since left Ben Pauling and had a breathing op TFRëëëêê BHA94

4 GRANDEE (IRE) (63) 000/0/31/- CD

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Caravan of Dreams (IRE)

Team Best & If Only Partnership

Br Oak Hill Stud

10 11-6

Sean Bowen

Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes

TIMEFORMVIEWStrong in betting when improving to score on his latest hurdles start over C&D in October 2022 Some fair efforts on the Flat (AW) since and will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward back in this sphere. TFRëëëêê BHA92

5 CHURCHMAN (GB) (13) 660424-

B g Dunaden (FR) - Pickersleigh (IRE)

6 11-4

Jay Tidball (5)

Mr Mervyn Jones Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mervyn Jones Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW More encouraging signs in handicaps when fourth at Ludlow in November and went agonisingly close to shedding the maiden tag back there in February, losing out on the nod. Shade disappointing at Stratford a fortnight ago, though TFRëëëêê BHA90

6 AVIEWOFTHESTARS (GB) (166) 06/0115- D 6 11-2

B m Telescope (IRE) - Chilla Cilla

David Noonan

Dr James Barry Johnson Stella Barclay, Garstang

Br Mr HT Cole Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwo from 2 upon joining Fergal O’Brien, following up her Plumpton success back down at 2m at Worcester in October, despite conceding first run to plenty Moved yards again (£7,000 buy) and was unsuccessful in her hat-trick bid, finding little TFRëëëêê BHA88

7 SPEIRIUIL (IRE) (65) 3224- 4 11-2

B f Fracas (IRE) - Something Graceful Lorcan Murtagh

Molly and Paul Willis Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Mildly progressive in juvenile company last season and opening mark leaves her competitive in receipt of age allowance. TFRëëëëê BHA94

1-2-3: 1.HUGUENEAU

8 EVENTFUL (GB) (10) 6105/00- D

7 11-1

B m Oasis Dream - Spectacle Gavin Sheehan

Guy Dunphy, Chris Dillon, Mr C Seeney

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes

TIMEFORMVIEWTook well to refitted blinkers/back from 5 months off when doubling his tally at Southwell in November 2022 Struggled to make an impact in quarter of subsequent outings and now goes without headgear TFRëëëêê BHA87

9 HUGUENEAU

(FR) (12) 646P42- 7 11-1

B g Lucayan (FR) - Cour d’Eau Ludique (FR)

Mrs Sara Sutton and N Sutton

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br EARL Du Moulin & M. Clave & O. Ournac Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Still looking for first success but most encouraging run yet when runner-up at Ffos Las 12 days ago. Nudged up 1lb and this could be a good opening TFRëëëëë BHA87

10

COLONEL LESLEY

(IRE) (281) 00/P11/4- D

Gr g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Tagula Mon (IRE)

8 10-8

Beau Morgan (5)

Mr F. A. Clegg Alan Jones, Timberscombe

Br Clive Cox

TIMEFORMVIEW Won last 2 starts for Claire Harris in 2022 and shaped with promise when fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle over C&D the following month. Changed yards again since and market may guide. TFRëëëëê BHA80

11 FORT NELSON (GB)

(32) 044//0-

B g Mount Nelson - Iron Butterfly

Moorland Racing and Mark Hammond

Br The Rockville Pike Partnership

7 10-5

James Best

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors, Walling & Landscape Contractors S TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden on the Flat and well held all 3 starts over hurdles in 2022. Understandably needed the run on last month’s reappearance and this will reveal more. TFRëëêêê BHA77

2023: LOOKFORARAINBOW 10 11 12 Robert Dunne 9-1 (Sarah Hollinshead) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3, 11.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Hugueneau (FR), 13-2 Grandee (IRE), 7-1 Churchman (GB), Speiriuil (IRE), 17-2 Colonel Lesley (IRE), 12-1 Chevington (GB), 14-1 Aviewofthestars (GB), 16-1 Mrs Grimley (IRE), 18-1 Eventful (GB), 20-1 Ambassador (IRE), 80-1 Fort Nelson (GB)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 4.00 - THE CARLSBERG DANISH PILSNER ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, April 29th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb CARLSBERG MARSTON’S have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 29 entries at £38. - Closed April 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 4.35 - THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) 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). £41 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 2nd. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb ADEPT GRP CABINETS have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 18 entries at £41. - Closed April 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 1lbs.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 5.10 - THE BROOKLYN PILSNER 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 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 2nd. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb CARLSBERG MARSTON’S have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries, 1 at £10 and 15 at £50. -

Closed April 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 5.45 - THE CARLSBERG MARSTON’S STAFFORDSHIRE PLATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18004 to the winning horse The second to receive £8277, the third £4140, the fourth £2068, the fifth £1036, the sixth £514, the seventh £259 and the eighth £129. for five yrs old and upwards. £175 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 2nd. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb CARLSBERG MARSTON’S have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 22 entries, 1 at £35 and 21 at £175. - Closed April 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13748; Second £6874; Third £3437; Fourth £1719; Fifth £858; Sixth £431; Seventh £214; Eighth £109. (Penalty Value £18004) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 6.18 - THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS 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, April 29th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 2nd. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb ADEPT GRP CABINETS have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries at £30 - Closed April 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 6.53 - THE HATMILL LOVES LOGISTICS 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, April 29th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 2nd. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb HATMILL have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 30 entries at £30 - Closed April 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 7.25 - THE SAN MIGUEL 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, April 29th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 2nd. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb MARSTONS have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they 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. 24 entries at £30. - Closed April 29th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

FIXTURE LIST 2024

JANUARY

Sat 27 Winter Ladies Day

FEBRUARY

Sat 10 Super Saturday

MARCH

Sat 16 The bet365 Midlands Grand National

APRIL

Sat 6Sausage and Cider Festival Raceday

Wed 24 (E) Evening Racing

MAY

Sat 4ABBA Raceday ft. The Staffordshire Plate

Sat 18 (E) Ocean Colour Scene Live After Racing

Sun 26 Dino Family Fun Raceday ft. The Clarke Chase

JUNE

Thu 6 Afternoon Racing

Sat 15 (E) Scott Mills Goes Pop Racenight

Sun 30 Bet365 Summer Cup

Evening Racing

JULY

Tue 9 (E) Evening Racing

Wed 17 Afternoon Racing

Fri 26 Ladies Day ft. Roman Kemp

Sun 28 Family Fun Raceday

OCTOBER

Sun 6 Afternoon Racing

Fri 18 Gents Day

NOVEMBER

Fri 1 Afternoon Racing

Sat 16 Beer Festival Raceday

Sun 24 Afternoon Racing

DECEMBER

Tue 10 Christmas Jumper Raceday

Fri 20 Christmas Party Raceday

Tue 31 New Years Eve Raceday