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FIRST RACE 1.47
ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 10YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND
THE QUINNBET DAILY FREE BET ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
(GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423. (Penalty Value £6337.20)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Snowden (14 wins from 85 runners, 16%) runs LAURENS BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (7 wins from 16 runners, 44%) runs LAURENS BAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: DARTAN trained by S Humphrey, West Wratting, 143 miles.
Just the 2 runners but there are plenty of questions to answer. LAURENS BAY has to prove his stamina for 3m but this is unlikely to be a searching test and representing an in-form yard, he has a more compelling profile than Dartan.
colours no horse age st lb
1 DARTAN (GB) (98) 00-0203 D
Gr g Reliable Man - Desabina (GER)
The YHF Cherry Pickers
8 11-6
Sean Bowen
Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting
Br Gestut Rottgen Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWUnreliable sort Useful winner at 24f over hurdles. 15/8, third of 4 in novice chase at Kilbeggan (25.4f, good) 98 days ago, going in snatches. First run for yard after leaving Matthew J. Smith and while he’s never really convinced over fences, he’s been found a match TFRHHHHI BHA135
2 LAURENS BAY (FR) (223) 1/22141-
B g Youmzain (IRE) - Hey Laura (FR)
Happy Valley Partnership
6 11-6
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mr Marc Staels BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper-winner who signed off last season in fine style when landing a big-field handicap at Sandown in March (19.8f) Runner-up in a point and returns for yard in excellent form, he’s likely to take to fences. TFRHHHHH BHA129
2024: RESPLENDENT GREY (IRE) 6 11 7 Sean Bowen 10-3 (Olly Murphy) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 2 Visor worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Laurens Bay (FR), 11-8 Dartan (GB)
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SECOND RACE 2.22
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE BRITISH EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (47 wins from 248 runners, 19%) runs TIMES A WASTIN & WHITE RIOT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (7 wins from 21 runners, 33%) runs SHABALKO D’HERM FANCY THAT: D Skelton won this race in 2018 and 2020. The stable runs KYKOROCK today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: PURPLE OWL trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 174 miles.
STORM GEORGE built on a taking debut win when fifth in the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in the spring, so he makes plenty of appeal now switching to hurdling. White Riot also progressed well in the bumper sphere and seems sure to do well over jumps given his physique, with Shabalko D’herm another to note for an in-form stable.
colours no horse age st lb
1 GET IN ORDER (IRE) (173) 3
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Milogan (IRE)
5 11-0
Lee Edwards
Mr R. G. Whitehead Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br David Fenton Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW4,500 3-y-o, £11,500 5-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to a point winner and fair 19f hurdle winner Whatdoyawanttoknow Third sole start in Irish points (Apr 2025) TFRHHIII BHA-
2 KYKOROCK (FR) (282) 1/60- 5 11-0
B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Barock Bruere (FR)
Mrs Rachel Wilson
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Eric Baron Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWComfortable winner of sole outing in points but only sixth of 8 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft) on Rules debut in December Shaped a bit better sent hurdling in a first-time hood a Taunton the following month but looks more one for handicaps later on Has had a breathing operation. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 PURPLE OWL (IRE) (232) 4/P15-
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Only Exception (IRE)
5 11-0
Jack Tudor
Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr M. C. Grassick W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bought for £60,000 after winning last of 3 starts in Irish points (Oct 2024) but was brushed aside pretty easily in a Taunton bumper on NH debut in February. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 SHABALKO D’HERM (FR) (215) 12- 5 11-0
B or Br g Balko (FR) - Shamaya Rosaires (FR)
Sam Twiston-Davies
Babbitt Racing Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br E.A.R.L Ecurie de L’Herminet Bottlegreen S
TIMEFORMVIEW£140,000 purchase after easily winning an Irish point and shaped encouragingly (hooded) when second in a small-field bumper at Market Rasen on Rules debut in March. Had breathing operation since and one to note now switching to hurdling for in-form yard. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 STORMING GEORGE (IRE) (195) 15- 5
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Nickel (IRE)
11-0
Jack Quinlan
Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop
Br Mr Neville Reid Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Sent off a big price but he quickened nicely to land 16-runner contest at Doncaster on debut in January Improved significantly on that form when fifth of 15 in Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April and is one to look forward to now going hurdling. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6
TIMES A
WASTIN (IRE) (32) 03-3455 6 11-0
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Road To Pearls
Jonathan Burke
KHDRP Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Thomas Norris BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumpers but yet to match that form over hurdles, including on first run since leaving Nigel Slevin when fifth of 13 in maiden at Worcester (16f, soft) 32 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 VINNIE O’NEIL
(GB) (12) P/-P
Gr g Farhh - Processional (USA)
5 11-0
Toby Wynne
Mr R. B. Francis Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Selwood Bloodstock & Mr R Mahon Allwood Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in a pair of maiden hurdles 22 months apart.
TFRHIIII BHA-
Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
1-2-3: 1.STORMING
8 WHITE RIOT (FR) (213) 6/21- D
Gr g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Primaprima (USA)
5 11-0
Kielan Woods
The Megsons Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel
BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved another chunk when making all in 6-runnner bumper at Wetherby (16f, good) in March. Is a good sort physically and seems sure to do well over jumps. TFRHHHHI BHA-
9 KELLEBELLE (FR) (24) 60
B f Cokoriko (FR) - Kayita (FR)
Mr Chris Walker
Br De La Guilonniere, Berger & Weissmann
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/novice hurdle.
4 10-6
Robert Dunne
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
TFRHIIII BHA-
2024: WADE OUT (IRE) 5 11 0 Sean Bowen 4-7 (Olly Murphy) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Storming George (IRE), 11-4 White Riot (FR), 9-2 Shabalko d’Herm (FR), 8-1 Times A Wastin (IRE), 18-1 Kykorock (FR), 22-1 Purple Owl (IRE), 25-1 Get In Order (IRE), 300-1 Vinnie O’Neil (GB), Kellebelle (FR)
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THIRD RACE 2.57
THE
HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 6lb
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (20 wins from 176 runners, 11%) runs IMPATIENT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs ANOTHER LORD LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANOTHER LORD trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 235 miles.
ANOTHER LORD defends an unbeaten C&D record and with the prospect of more to come, he looks the answer if taking his chance here (due to run at Ffos Las on Thursday). Mikhailovich presumably hasn’t been the easiest to train but this mark looks within his range back over fences so he’s the obvious threat.
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Putland’s Bridge (IRE)
Tom Bellamy
The Thrill Seekers Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Tim Hegarty Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning start over fences in 2m5f handicap at Market Rasen in June 2024. Off 14 months later but found only one too good back hurdling at Worcester in August. Should have more to come as a chaser granted a clear run at things. TFRHHHHI BHA112
2 FIRST LORD DE CUET (FR) (142) 405F1-6 D 11 11-9
Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Alyce (FR) Rian Corcoran (10)
Mr P. J. Green David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr Serge Bourounoff
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful hurdler who has failed to score over fences for this yard, although won easily in a point in March from a decent sort Let down by jumping switched to a hunter in May and others more persuasive back in a handicap. TFRHHIII BHA111
3 JET
SMART
(IRE) (24) 111155 C D
Ch g Jet Away - Cherry Island (IRE)
7 11-8
Bryan Carver
The Smart partnership Dean Summersby, Kellacott
Br Ms Cecily Purcell
TIMEFORMVIEWProlific between the flags and continued the good work back under Rules during the summer, winning 2 1/2m handicap chases at Worcester and this venue Not in the same form both subsequent starts at up to 3m and others more persuasive kept to this distance. TFRHHHII BHA110
4 ANOTHER LORD (IRE) (36) 21-21P1 CD
Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Run Cat (IRE)
8 11-7
James Bowen
Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Martin Keating Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWell on top at the finish when landing C&D handicap in June and cast aside a heavy defeat at Market Rasen when back on the up for latest success here a month ago. Value for a bit extra too and he may improve again. Engaged 1.30 Ffos Las Thursday TFRHHHHH BHA109
5 IMPATIENT (FR) (164) 614F3-4 D
Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Vista Palma (FR)
7 11-6
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Miss Katharine J. Holland Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Ffos Las in November but in and out since, effort flattening out over 23f at Worcester when last seen in May. Up slightly in trip on return TFRHHHII BHA108
6 BETTER OFF ALONE (IRE) (42) 6/2/402-P
B g Ocovango - Tina’s Truffles (IRE)
6 11-6
James Best
David Maughan Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Barbara Kirby FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a Lingfield maiden hurdles in January Runner-up second outing in points but shaped as if amiss when pulled up on chase debut last month. Cheekpieces on and this will reveal more. TFRHHHII BHA108
7 GOLDEN AMBITION (IRE) (82) 20-4330
Ch g Mount Nelson - Serpentine Mine (IRE)
6 11-4
Kielan Woods
The Shamrock and Rose Syndicate Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Denis Cummins Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed first 2 starts over fences this summer but backward step when last of 9 in handicap chase at this course (20f, good, 4/1) 82 days ago. Up in trip TFRHHHII BHA106
1-2-3: 1.ANOTHER
8 FERN HILL (IRE) (164) 52P43-5 C 10 11-2
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Water Rock
Mr J E Harrison & Mrs S Case
Br Joseph and Anthony Smiddy
Jack Quinlan
Ben Case, Banbury
David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since last win in 2022 but another respectable effort when fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Fakenham (29.1f, good) 164 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA104
2024: VISION DE MAINE (FR) 5 10 7 Jack Tudor 13-8 (David Pipe) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Stewards Note:
GOLDEN AMBITION: Following its run on 27/7/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Another Lord (IRE), 7-2 Mikhailovich (IRE), 10-1 Impatient (FR), 14-1 Golden Ambition (IRE), Fern Hill (IRE), 16-1 Jet Smart (IRE), Better Off Alone (IRE), 20-1 First Lord de Cuet (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 3.32
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 207YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BAGLEY & RYLANCE 80TH CELEBRATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£18600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7394, 2nd £3696, 3rd £1849, 4th £924, 5th £461, 6th £231. (Penalty Value £9677.58)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (43 wins from 257 runners, 17%) runs DISCO DAVIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs DISCO DAVIS LONGEST TRAVELLER: INTO THE PARK trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.
It’s likely that LOOKAWAY’s campaign will be channeled towards targets over fences, but his fine record when fresh offers plenty of hope that he will be fully revved up for this first run following 11 months off and the fact that he’s unbeaten in three visits to this course also augurs well. Into The Park is probably capable of better than he has shown thus far and the 6-y-o is feared most ahead of Masked Dance.
1 MINELLA RESCUE (IRE) (48) 2320-12
B g Beat Hollow - Some Catch (IRE)
Sean Bowen
Mr Simon Boucher Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall Br S. Lannigan O’Keeffe & E. Halley Cheshire Flooring Specialists Ltd, Far Logistics Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysin23.3fhandicaphereinMaypriortofinishingsecondinastrongerrace(alsoover23.3fatthiscourse)7weekslater Blewstart/arguably out of his depth on belated Flat debut in August and better expected back hurdling here, albeit this trip could be on the sharp side. TFRHHHII BHA139
2 DARGIANNINI
(IRE) (272) 01/5425- CD 10 11-13
B g Fame And Glory - You Take Care (IRE)
Paul O’Brien
Mr Andrew Mitchell Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Eamonn McGuinness Owzat-Cricket, OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWBagged fifth hurdles success when scoring in good style at Kempton (21f, good to soft) in November 2023. Good second in a Doncaster handicap last December, but his 2024/25 campaign was otherwise disappointing and he’s probably worth taking on, despite resuming on a workable mark. TFRHHIII BHA138
3 NO ORDINARY JOE (IRE) (217) 30/5040- D 9 11-12
B g Getaway (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE)
Kevin Brogan
The Cheeky Pups Faye Bramley, Lambourn
Br Sean Reilly
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-handicapped judged on useful handicap form for Nicky Henderson a few seasons back, but failed to impose himself in a handful of appearances last season and it’s disconcerting that he recently changed hands for just 9,500 gns. Yard also saddles Glengouly TFRHIIII BHA137
4 LOOKAWAY (IRE) (335) 2035/13- CD
Ch g Ask - Barrack’s Choice (IRE)
8 11-10
Jack Quinlan
Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop
Br William Neville Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable sort who held his own at the highest level as a novice in this sphere a couple of seasons back. Made winning return/chase debut here (making it 3-3 at this course in the process) last November and he’s of strong interest back hurdling Has undergone a wind op TFRHHHHH BHA135
5 GLENGOULY (FR) (103) 6U0-0PP D
B g Coastal Path - Roulmapoule (FR)
9 10-13
Richie McLernon
The Cheeky Pups Faye Bramley, Lambourn
Br Mr Patrice Vagne
TIMEFORMVIEWOne-time useful chaser for Willie Mullins, but no show in 3 runs over fences for new connections this year (has undergone a wind op since latest start) and it’s hard to know what to expect of him now returned to hurdles for the first time since April 2022 TFRHIIII BHA124
6 INTO THE PARK (IRE) (244) 114/020-
6 10-13
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Sarrazine (FR) Ben Jones
Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Mr Tom Coughlan Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlenty about him physically and improved when bagging a Newbury maiden and Taunton handicap (both at around 2m) in the early part of last year Well held on 2 of his 3 runs last season, but this mark should be within reach and he’ll be a danger to all if on-song following an 8-month absence. TFRHHHHI BHA124
7 I SPY A DIVA (GB) (184) 163/10/0- 8 10-12
B m Telescope (IRE) - Molly’s A Diva Tom Bellamy
Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br J. F. Perriss Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner in this sphere, but she failed to land a meaningful blow on return from almost 2 years off at Ffos Las in April and this 8-y-o is probably best watched for now. TFRHIIII BHA123
8 BRAVE KNIGHT (GB)
(26) 1114-03
B g Sir Percy - Belladonna
Owners Group 128
5 10-11
Harry Cobden
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful2m Flatwinner for Sir Mark Prescottand scored3timesover hurdlesfor this yard last summer However, hisefforts ontheleveland inthis sphere since returning from a break/wind op in June have not been particularly enthralling and this step up in trip is of dubious benefit. TFRHHHII BHA122
9 DISCO DAVIS (FR)
(223) FF5126- 6 10-4
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Clarinet Davis (FR)
Mr Andrew L. Cohen
Br C Quellier, A Quellier & S Quellier
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Wood Hall Stud Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWSeemed to relish a return to front-running when getting off the mark in 2m Lingfield maiden (soft) in January. Followed that with a couple of creditable efforts, including in a valuable Sandown handicap when last seen in March, but will need to raise his game in order to emerge on top here TFRHHHII BHA115
10 MASKED DANCE (FR)
(154) 030P-22 D BF
Ch m Masked Marvel - Breakdance (FR)
7 10-3
Charlie Deutsch
Poplar Cottage Racing Club Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br Jean-Yves & Jocelyne Payet Descombes
Ap Precision Groundworks S TIMEFORMVIEWGenerally below par last term, but returned to form with a couple of solid efforts in mares ’ handicaps at around this trip at Huntingdon and Aintree during the spring Could have a part to play if fully tuned-up following a break. TFRHHHII BHA114
2024: PRETENDING (IRE) 5 10 2 Gavin Sheehan 11-4 (Lucy Wadham) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Lookaway (IRE), 4-1 Minella Rescue (IRE), 11-2 Masked Dance (FR), 8-1 Brave Knight (GB), 17-2 Into The Park (IRE), 9-1 Disco Davis (FR), 14-1 Dargiannini (IRE), 33-1 No Ordinary Joe (IRE), 40-1 I Spy A Diva (GB), 100-1 Glengouly (FR)
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FIFTH RACE 4.07
SHOOTING GROUND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (47 wins from 248 runners, 19%) runs MISTER CESSNA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (7 wins from 21 runners, 33%) runs CHIEF SUNDAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: KOAPEY trained by W Greatrex, Upper Lambourn, 115 miles.
None of these can be ruled out but the vote goes to DOG FOX who was running a very promising first race over fences when coming down late on at Kelso and can make amends off the same mark here. Fergal O’Brien’s ex-French recruit Mister Cessna rates a big threat though, while Chief Sunday, My Friend Sean and Koapey all bring potential too.
1 MY FRIEND SEAN (IRE) (145) 11311-1 CD 6 12-2
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kaffie
Mr David Kellett
Stan Sheppard
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Anthony Smiddy Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEW Made it 5 victories in his last 6 starts over hurdles when bagging 2m handicap here in May. Very much one to consider switched to the larger obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA122
2 LIME DROP (FR) (183) 321516- CD
9 11-13
Ch m Martaline - Lady Drop (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies
Mrs Christine Graves Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Mr Patrick Fennessy Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Dual C&D winner last term but he came in last of 6 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (16.3f, good) in April. No surprise to see her bounce back on her seasonal return though TFRHHHII BHA119
3 HOMME D’UN SOIR (FR) (181) 315113- D
9 11-13
B g Hurricane Cat (USA) - Country Girl (FR) Sean Bowen
JB Harper and Cavalry and Guards Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Br Dr Fernand Krief
Fairfax & Favor Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWGained a third win of last season at Ludlow in March. Not disgraced given he blundered 2 out when third of 5 in handicap chase at Carlisle (15.9f, good) final run. Can’t be discounted on his reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA119
4 KOAPEY (FR) (204) 2221- D
B g Manatee - Vista Palma (FR)
5 11-13
James Bowen
Mr Scott Turner Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet
TIMEFORMVIEW Quickly made into a fairly usefu hurdler last season, signing off with success in 2m Southwell novice in March. Returns for his chasing debut on the back of wind surgery and must enter calculations TFRHHHII BHA119
5 CHIEF SUNDAY (FR) (22) 41122-U D
B g Tunis (POL) - Templiere (FR)
5 11-10
James Turner (5)
Options O Syndicate Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Severine Sourd & Come Ligerot
Options Energy Services Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive winning 2m hurdler last term Unseated his rider at the 2nd at Perth on his chasing bow 22 days ago but worth another chance TFRHHHII BHA116
6 MISTER CESSNA (FR) (198) 33P201- D
B g Doha Dream (FR) - Histoire Naturelle (IRE)
4 11-5
Jonathan Burke
Guy Henriques & Richard Gnodde Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Haras Du Hoguenet BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful French hurdles scorer (also third on his chasing bow) who readily got off the mark for his current yard in 2m novice hurdle at Ludlow in April. A likely player at these weights on his return. TFRHHHHI BHA120
7 DOG FOX (GB) (30) 545-21U CD 5 11-2
Ch g Cityscape - Dragonera
Robert Dunne
The North West National Hunt Racing Club Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Preston Lodge Stud Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong-travelling hurdler who scored at Uttoxeter (2m) in July Still going well and challenging leader when unseated rider 2 out on his chasing bow at Kelso (2m1f) 30 days ago. Can gain compensation here. TFRHHHHH BHA108
1-2-3:
THE QUINNBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (57 wins from 250 runners, 23%) runs DINOFROMBERLAIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs DINOFROMBERLAIS LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZAFAAN trained by C Clover, Newmarket, 125 miles.
ZAFAAN has made a solid start to his handicap hurdle career and is preferred to reappearing pair Dinofromberlais, a handicap newcomer with the potential for better, and Cuban Court, who won 3 of his final 5 starts last season.
Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Wendy du Berlais (FR)
Sean Bowen
Mr Allan Stennett Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEWCame good at the third time of asking over hurdles in 2m Fakenham maiden in March. Brings obvious unexposed potential to this handicap debut for a leading yard TFRHHHHI BHA104
2 ZAFAAN (IRE) (17) 335-23
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Gush (USA)
Odds-On Syndicate
5 11-13
Harry Bannister
Charlie Clover, Newmarket
Br Kilshannig Stud & Flaxman Holdings Clover Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWSecond in 2m Southwell handicap hurdle off this mark in June and went one better on the Flat later that month. Sound return to hurdling when third of 11 at Sedgefield (17f) 17 days ago. Return to slightly short trip a help if anything Has refitted cheekpieces and hood combined first time Player TFRHHHHH BHA103
3 CUBAN COURT (IRE)
(189) 013311-
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Havana Dancer (IRE)
7 11-13
Jack Quinlan
The Bench Neil King, Burderop
Br Edmund Vaughan racehorse-ownership.com S
TIMEFORMVIEW Improver over hurdles last season, ending his campaign with a pair of handicap wins over 19.5f at Huntingdon Just as effective over shorter. Claims if fully primed after 6 months off. TFRHHHHI BHA103
4 DOM PERRY (GB) (31) 3524/4/-P D
B g Doyen (IRE) - Aphrodisias (FR)
9 11-3
Ben Poste
Miss S. Cameron Steph Cameron, Middlewich
Br Guy Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Figures on a good mark judged on the pick of his 2023 form for Hughie Morrison but showed nothing on his recent comeback run for a new yard after 23 months off. TFRHIIII BHA93
5 EAGLES GOLD (GB) (21) 055F-55 5 10-11
Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Only Together (IRE)
Toby Wynne
The Haydock Park Racing Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Elwick Stud Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who has had a few chances in handicaps now but it is possible he needed a recent Worcester outing after 4 months off. TFRHHIII BHA87
6 CAWTHORNE BANKER (IRE) (25) 00P213 D BF 7 10-10
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Shees A Dante (IRE)
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mr E. A. Brook Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr Sam Doyle Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form in recent starts, finishing second over C&D before a win and third at Fontwell. Ought to be competitive again. TFRHHHII BHA86
7 MOONSHINE SPIRIT (GB) (673) 230000/- 8 10-10
B g Telescope (IRE) - Liqueur Rose
Liam Harrison
Sally’s Angels Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br C. F. C. Jackson BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden hurdler who hasn’t been seen for 22 months but given a chance by the handicapper as a result and good stable perseveres Tongue tied first time Interesting to see what the betting makes of him. TFRHHHII BHA86
2024: PROLIFIC PROFILE (IRE) 5 12 2 Gavin Sheehan 10-3 (Katy Price) 14 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Cawthorne Banker (IRE), 7-2 Dinofromberlais (IRE), Zafaan (IRE), 4-1 Cuban Court (IRE), 10-1 Eagles Gold (GB), 18-1 Moonshine Spirit (GB), 80-1 Dom Perry (GB)
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH RACE RESULT:
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT UTTOXETER
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SEVENTH RACE 5.10
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES
THE QUINNBET MARES’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CONDITIONAL AND AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ RACE) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (57 wins from 250 runners, 23%) runs KAYDENCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (7 wins from 16 runners, 44%) runs SAPPHOS WORD LONGEST TRAVELLER: AJ’S DIAMOND trained by C Gordon, Winchester, 154 miles.
A concluding bumper where the betting could be very informative. AJ’S DIAMOND achieved enough when runner-up on the first of 2 outings last season to think she can win a race like this but the newcomers all have something to recommend them, so strong market support for Sassipants, Sapphos Word and Fergal O’Brien pair No Flies On Her and She’s Delighted would bring them firmly into the reckoning.
WORD (IRE)
1 AJ’S DIAMOND (IRE) (194) 25- 5 11-2
B m Harzand (IRE) - Pearl Diamond (IRE)
C Spencer-Herbert & M Herbert
Br Kenneth Parkhill
Freddie Gordon (3)
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWEncouraging debut second on heavy ground at Warwick in February. Below that level when fifth in similar company at Plumpton in April but Chris Gordon has his team in good form this autumn and given another chance to confirm the debut promise. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 KAYDENCE (GB) (145) 4
5 11-2
B m Kayf Tara - Susie Sheep Lewis Saunders (7)
Mr P. D. Wells Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEWIn good hands and showed a fair level of ability when fourth on her C&D debut in May. Has the potential for better but may not see the best of her until faced with a stiffer test of stamina than this TFRHHHII BHA-
3 LEDECKA (GB) (-)
B m Scorpion (IRE) - Model Girl
5 11-2
Charlie Maggs (5)
Mrs Nicola Bulgin Toby Bulgin, Lambourn
Br Wood Farm Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Sister to fairly useful hurdler Spider’s Bite (3m winner) and half-sister to modest chaser Model Cloud (2 3/4m winner) Trainer has a 4-21 bumper record in the last 5 seasons so she’s worth monitoring in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 NO FLIES ON HER (IRE) (530) 1-
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Zalda
5 11-2
Jack Hogan
Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - No Flies Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr G. Adair & Mr M O’Callaghan Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-sister to useful 2m hurdle winner No Flies On Him and she made a successful start in a maiden point last spring One of 2 likely types from the Fergal O’Brien stable Market informative. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 SHE’S DELIGHTED (GB) (159) 5P21-1 5 11-2
B m Vadamos (FR) - Deckers Delight Fern O’Brien (5)
Old Gold Racing 33 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Cashel Rock Bloodstock Ltd Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 after winning final 2 starts in Irish points (latest May 2025) Has a similar profile to stablemate No Flies On Her and it’ll be interesting to see how they compare in the betting. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 GALEFORCECHOPPER (GB) (95) 3 4 11-1
Br f Jet Away - Gale Force Lucey (IRE)
Jay Tidball (5)
Close The Deal Syndicate D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Phil & Jan Mathias
TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1 and ran to only a modest level when third of 5 on Newton Abbot debut in July. Improvement will be needed with a tongue tie added this time. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 SAPPHOS WORD (IRE) (222) 1- 4 11-1
B f Poet’s Word (IRE) - La Sarrazine (FR)
Mr O. Brendon
Isabelle Ryder (7)
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mr Tom Coughlan Tote, BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon sole start in Irish points (Mar 2025). New stable is in a rich vein of form at present Another newcomer who would very much enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong TFRHHHHI BHA-
Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
SASSIPANTS
(GB) (-)
B f Getaway (GER) - Petticoat Tails
HP Racing Sassipants
4 11-1
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Goldford Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWSecond foal of bumper and quite useful 2 1/2m-21f hurdle winner With a top yard and could be a big player on debut, particularly if the betting vibes are strong TFRHHHHI BHA-
9 SHESONNET (IRE) (47) 5
B f Poet’s Word (IRE) - Onest
4 11-1
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5)
Matthews Moore Murray Oxley Ben Case, Banbury
Br Denis Murphy David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Poet’s Word filly who no more than hinted at ability when fifth of 7 on her Worcester debut at the end of August. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 SHOTGUN SHIRLEY
(GB) (212) 24-
B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kentucky Sky
4 11-1
Mr Cian Murphy (7)
Louise Kemble Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Br Elms Bloodstock Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-sister to a couple of useful jumpers and showed promise when reaching the frame in bumpers at Market Rasen and Huntingdon in the spring First run for 7 months TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: DREAM SHADOW (IRE) 5 11 2 Jonathan Burke 11-4 (Fergal O’Brien) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Hood worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Aj’s Diamond (IRE), 9-2 Sassipants (GB), 5-1 No Flies On Her (IRE), 7-1 She’s Delighted (GB), Sapphos Word (IRE), 10-1 Kaydence (GB), 14-1 Shotgun Shirley (GB), 25-1 Galeforcechopper (GB), 28-1 Ledecka (GB), 66-1 Shesonnet (IRE)
