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Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) 9 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (48 wins from 251 runners, 19%) runs DREAM SHADOW & FEET ON THE GROUND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs DREAM SHADOW & FEET ON THE GROUND LONGEST TRAVELLERS: APPLESHAW & JUST A HEARTBEAT trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 186 miles.

A few of these mares bring plenty of potential, not least Jamie Snowden’s LA CONQUIERE who came in a highly promising runner-up for her new yard in a Grade 2 Aintree bumper in the spring. She is taken to go one better now starting out hurdling, although Nicky Henderson’s Eremenko was an impressive debut bumper scorer at Southwell and commands lots of respect too. Others to consider in an intriguing contest include Dream Shadow, Twistthenightaway, Crystal Days and Feet On The Ground.

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1 APPLESHAW (GB) (107) 2-20

6 11-6

B or Gr m Kayf Tara - Shades of Grey Bryan Carver Orchard Partnership Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Dr and Mrs John Merrington Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form shown when second in 2m2f maiden at Market Rasen on her hurdles debut in June but faded after a blunder 2 out when eighth of 12 in novice over C&D (good) following month. Worth another chance after breathing surgery. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 CRACKERJACK QUEEN

(IRE) (9) 04P2P-0 5 11-6

B m Jack Hobbs - Desert Queen Jack Andrews (3) Mr John Wardle Tom Ellis, Rugby Br Paddy Jago Fresh Air S

TIMEFORM VIEW Only modest form shown thus far, seventh of 8 in novice hurdle at Worcester (16f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA-

CRYSTAL

DAYS (GB) (190) 051- D

B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Bitumen Belle (IRE)

Mrs S. Lee and Mr E. Lee

5 11-6

Ben Jones

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mill House Stud & Mr N. Farrell Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved on the back of wind surgery when landing 13-runner bumper at Warwick (16f, good) in April. Goes hurdling now and much respected for good yard TFRHHHII BHA-

4 DREAM SHADOW

(IRE) (237) 13/132- CD 6 11-6

B m My Dream Boat (IRE) - Rubys Shadow (IRE)

Jonathan Burke

M Doocey, S Doocey & P J Doocey Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Sean Reilly Doocey Group Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner and she also bagged a bumper here last October. Signed off last term with an excellent second of 9 in listed bumper at Sandown in March so she’s very much one to consider starting out in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA-

FEET ON THE GROUND

(IRE) (219) 203342- 7 11-6

B m Westerner - Eyes On The Stars (IRE)

Liam Harrison

The FOB Racing Partnership 4 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Brucetown Farms Ltd BresBet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going maiden hurdler who came in a creditable second of 4 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to ﬁrm) when last seen out in March. Holds solid form claims on her reappearance TFRHHHII BHA95

6 JAMMY JAY (GB) (35) 05-02FF 5 11-6

B m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Dreams Allowed

Mrs Jacqueline Jones

Br Harts Farm Stud

Ben Poste

James Evans, Kinnersley

The Little Jet Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden hurdler but she’s failed to complete on her last two runs, held when falling 2 out in novice at Worcester (20f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Back down in trip with work to do TFRHHIII BHA93

7 JUST A HEARTBEAT (GB) (72) 42-20 BF 6 11-6

B m Scorpion (IRE) - Kentford Grebe Rex Dingle

Mr E. Knowlton Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Kentford Farm Stud Ltd Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEW

Scorpion mare who showed promise when runner-up on her 19f Fontwell hurdle debut in May. Only ninth in 2m Worcester novice in August so needs to bounce back in a ﬁrst-time hood TFRHHHII BHA-

3.DREAM SHADOW (IRE)

8 LA CONQUIERE (FR) (211) 22- 6 11-6

B m Le Havre (IRE) - Montebella (FR)

Spurrier, Slemeck, Henriques & Co

Br Franklin Finance & S. Vidal & E. Ribard

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

BetVictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a Thurles bumper on her sole run for Denis Leahy before shaping very well for her new yard when occupying the same position in Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April. Interesting hurdling prospect TFRHHHHH BHA-

9 SMILE BACK (IRE) (189) 11054- 5 11-6

B m Workforce - Lady Leila (IRE)

The Someday’s Here Racing Partnership

Finn Lambert (3)

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Mr N. Reid Tori Global S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point scorer who also landed a Carlisle bumper last December Set a lot to do when fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Chepstow in April. Remains with potential with a hood added TFRHHHII BHA-

10 TWISTTHENIGHTAWAY (IRE) (344) 3- 5 11-6

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ballinahow Lady (IRE)

Harry Skelton

Mrs Paul Shanahan & Mrs John Magnier Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Noel McLoughlin Ashford Stud of 5095 S

TIMEFORMVIEW 7/1, shaped well when third of 11 in bumper at Warwick (16f, soft) on her debut 11 months ago. This daughter of Walk In The Park can’t be ruled out on her hurdles debut for top stable TFRHHHII BHA-

11 EREMENKO (GB) (164) 1 D

4 11-5

B f Walk In The Park (IRE) - Asturienne James Bowen

Mr K. Alexander Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Mr Kenneth Alexander

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-related Walk In The Park ﬁlly who made a winning start in 8-runner bumper at Southwell (15.8f, good) in May, showing a good turn of foot last 1f A likely player now going hurdling TFRHHHHI BHA-

12 FOOTAGE DETECTIVES (GB) (16) 0 4 11-5

B f Passing Glance - Persian Gaye (IRE)

Talking Pictures TV Limited Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br N. D. Cronin

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA-

TOPSOUT (GB) (24) 00-3

4 11-5

B f Telescope (IRE) - Osokenda Sam Twiston-Davies

Mrs Jane Organ Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Jane Organ Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, hinted at promise when a free-going third of 7 in novice at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to ﬁrm) on her hurdles bow 24 days ago. Can build on it now TFRHHHII BHA-

14 VOLAKES (GB) (237) 335-

B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Very Dashing

The Calvic Partnership

4 11-5

Charlie Hammond

Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Meon Valley Stud Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 14f maiden on the Flat who showed similar form in a trio of hurdling runs last term, ﬁfth of 7 in juvenile at Sandown (16f, good to soft) in March. This demands more on her return though TFRHHHII BHA102

2024: WALKADINA (FR) 5 11 6 Tom Bellamy 10-3 (David Pipe) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No 7, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Stewards Note:

APPLESHAW: Following its run on 16/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have a swollen knee. JUST A HEARTBEAT: Following its run on 20/8/2025 it was reported that the horse boiled over in the prelims. SMILE BACK: Following its run on 25/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 La Conquiere (FR), 5-1 Eremenko (GB), 8-1 Twistthenightaway (IRE), 10-1 Dream Shadow (IRE), Feet On The Ground (IRE), 12-1 Crystal Days (GB), Smile Back (IRE), 20-1 Just A Heartbeat (GB), 25-1 Appleshaw (GB), 33-1 Jammy Jay (GB), Topsout (GB), 50-1 Crackerjack Queen (IRE), Volakes (GB)

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SECOND RACE 12.55

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

THE QUINNBET DAILY FREE BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x 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. 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerriero (23 wins from 180 runners, 13%) runs BRAVETHEWAVES & FORCETORECKONWITH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs BRAVETHEWAVES & FORCETORECKONWITH WEIGHTWATCHER: FLASH IN THE PARK won off a handicap mark of 103, his rating is now down 9lb to 94. LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAINT CYR DE PAIL trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 200 miles.

Conditions are unlikely to be anywhere as testing as they were when HEEZTHEBOY made a winning start for this yard at Hexham, but if the quicker ground doesn’t prove to be an inconvenience the 8-y-o could take some stopping. Scottish King’s chase debut second here was encouraging and he will be a threat if able to build on that, while Saint Cyr De Pail is also interesting. Kingoftheswingerz and Stardhem are others to consider

1 SAINT CYR DE PAIL (FR) (16) 02450-F

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Dame de Pail (FR)

The Culverhill Racing Club

Br J. Breton, F. Breton & B. Beaunez

6 12-0

Ciaran Gethings

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWExeter maiden hurdle winner in April 2024 and solid second on handicap debut at Bangor later that year Failed to progress in 3 subsequent appearances last term, but there were positives to glean from recent Worcester chase debut (still well in touch when falling 4 out) and he could build on that TFRHHHII BHA98

2 KINGOFTHESWINGERZ (IRE) (35) 2015-P1 D 6 11-13

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Miss Baloo (IRE)

James Bowen

Albermarle Racing Harriet Dickin, Midford

Br Mr K. D. Cotter Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWRespondedwelltoﬁrst-timecheekpieceswhengainingbreakthroughsuccessinahandicaphurdleatHuntingdoninFebruary.Wellheldnext2starts,butﬁrmlyback on track when making a winning chase debut at Worcester (2 1/2m, good to soft) on his reappearance last month and he’s only gone up 2lb. TFRHHHII BHA97

3 RAJJAMATAZ (IRE)

(45) 25P-650 7 11-12

Ch g Rajj (IRE) - Miss Muldoon (IRE)

Charlie Hammond

Foxtrot Racing Rajjamataz Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Mrs B. Byrne Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened account over fences in good style at Fontwell in May 2024 and runner-up next 2 starts, including over this C&D. However, his form nosedived thereafter and hasn’t been at his best in 3 runs since returning from a break/wind op in July TFRHHIII BHA96

4 ILENY ROYALE

(FR) (208) P/61P50-

B g Secret Singer (FR) - Royale Canaille (FR)

7 11-12

Conor O’Farrell

Bovian Racing Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Mr David Lumet DragonBet, Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedtwice from4startsoverhurdlesinFranceandimprovedwhengettingoffthemarkinaFfosLashandicapchase(19.4f,heavy)lastNovember Wellbelow par in 3 subsequent starts, though, and probably worth taking on back from a 6-month break (has undergone a wind op in the interim) TFRHHIII BHA96

5 EBSELYSEES (GB)

(199) 016636- D

B m Champs Elysees - Ebatana (IRE)

6 11-11

James Davies

BDRSyndicates Noel Williams, Blewbury

Br R. W. Russell Noel Williams Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromiseonﬁrstof2outingsinbumpersandmadeasuccessfulhurdlesdebutinHuntingdonmares’novicelastNovember Besteffortsincewhenthirdof7sent handicapping in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces back there in March, but safely held at Southwell since and she’s opposable now switched to fences. TFRHIIII BHA95

6 STARDHEM (IRE) (199) 62311P- D

6 11-11

B g Alkaadhem - Clongeen Star (IRE) Ben Jones

Pimlico Racing - Stardhem Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br John Redmond Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful first 2 starts over fennces over this trip at Huntingdonin February/March. Failed to fire when bidding for the hat-trick atSouthwell during the spring (jumping lacked fluency), but it’s still early days for this 6-y-o and it would be no surprise to see him get back on track here TFRHHHII BHA95

7 FLASH IN THE PARK (IRE) (115) 53-P246 CD 7 11-10

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mrs Masters (IRE)

Robert Dunne

MT Hughes, John Lawson, Stephanie Kaye Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsﬁeld

Br Denis Cummins

TIMEFORMVIEWMore miss than hit overall, but placed twice since joining this yard and is now 9lb below the mark off which he struck gold over this C&D for Dan Skelton last November Dangerous to discount TFRHHHII BHA94

KING (IRE) 3.SAINT CYR DE PAIL (FR)

MOOR END (IRE) (200) 3P2560- 6 11-8

B g Kingston Hill - La Galondrina (IRE)

Mr & Mrs AJ Mutch & Mrs EJ Bishop

Br Andrew Kiernan

Lilly Pinchin

Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham

TIMEFORMVIEW Posted best effort to date when going close in a big-ﬁeld handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, good to soft) in January. However, followed that with a string of lesser efforts and step forward needed now that he ventures down the chasing route. TFRHHIII BHA92

9 MERRY MONTY

(GB) (633) 0//55221/- 8 11-8

B g Arvico (FR) - Red Mimi

Mrs S. M. Trump

Bryan Carver

Chris Down, Cullompton

Br Mrs S. M. Trump Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORMVIEW

Gradualprogressoverhurdlesandimmediatelyimprovedfortheswitchtofencesduring2023/24campaign,runner-upondebutinthissphereatExeterpriortogoing one better at Taunton (18.2f, good to soft). 21-month absence naturally a concern, but he’s unexposed in this sphere and merits respect TFRHHHII BHA92

10 SCOTTISH KING (IRE) (26) 5466P-2 9 11-8

Ch g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Thanks Bobby (IRE)

Philip Armson (3)

Mr R. J. Armson Richard Armson, Melbourne

Br Harry Cummins

TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to build on maiden/novice hurdle promise switched to handicaps last term, but good start in this sphere when ﬁnding just one too good on his reappearance at this course (3m, good to soft). Dropping back in trip shouldn’t be an issue and he’s one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA92

11 FORCETORECKONWITH (IRE)

B m Workforce - Shining Beauty (IRE)

Mineral Forces

(24) 2/103-50 6 11-7

Charlie Todd

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Andrew English Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW£30,000 purchase after getting off the mark at the second time of asking in Irish points last October. Just minor promise in a handful of runs over hurdles, but could be the type to do better now that he faces the larger obstacles with a ﬁrst-time tongue strap enlisted TFRHHIII BHA91

12 HEEZTHEBOY

(IRE) (28) 06466-1 D 8 11-6

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lovely Native (IRE) Jack Hogan

Mrs J. A. Ashley Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Mr Michael Ward

TIMEFORMVIEWLargely struggled for Pauline Robson followingbreakthrough success in December 2023, but the change of scenery appears to have worked the oracle judged on his emphatic display on return/debut for new yard at Hexham (2 1/2m, heavy). 9lb rise tolerable and big chance if able to back that up TFRHHHHH BHA90

13 VALENCE D’AUMONT (FR) (211) 336153- D 11 11-3

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Ice Ti (ITY) Gavin Sheehan

Mrs J. Morgan

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mme. & M. Christian Chorier Pektron Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cashed in on a reduced mark with a game display at Catterick (19.2f, good to soft) in January, but not in the same form next 2 starts and this 11-y-o looks vulnerable TFRHHIII BHA87

14 WILD NEPHIN (GB) (17) 656504

6 11-1

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Twinset And Pearls Conor Ring

K P Marsh Plastering & Interiors Ltd

Br Goldford Stud

Ryan Potter, Sellack

TIMEFORMVIEW Notched ﬁrst success under Rules in a Newcastle handicap hurdle in March, but it’s been a struggle since and he hasn’t made much of an impact in 3 runs over fences to date TFRHIIII BHA85

15 YES AND YES (IRE) (167) 4/4133-4

8 10-13

Gr g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Our Katie (IRE) Lee Edwards

Mr David W Jagger & Mrs Belinda Clarke

Br Pat & Eddie Barry

Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeitthirdtimeluckyoverfencesatChepstow(19.4f,good)inMarchandfollowedthatwithacoupleofdecenteffortsindefeat.Belowparover3mat Bangor when last seen in May, but this drop back in trip may help and wouldn’t be without each-way hope if fully tuned-up for this TFRHHIII BHA83

BRAVETHEWAVES

(GB) (16) 151P-00

B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Miss Lucky Penny

The Brave Bunch

8 10-12

Craig Nichol

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Mr S. G. Adams Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPair of chase wins at the start of 2025, latterly off this mark at Doncaster in February. His jumping is far from foot-perfect, though, and he needs to bounce back in a major way following heavy defeats both starts since returning to action last month. TFRHHIII BHA82

2024: PEP TALKING 6 10 12 Kevin Brogan 9-4 (Billy Aprahamian) 13 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 11. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 16. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 16. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Stewards Note:

RAJJAMATAZ: Following its run on 16/9/2025 it was reported that the horse made a mistake.

STARDHEM: Following its run on 15/4/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Heeztheboy (IRE), 7-1 Stardhem (IRE), 17-2 Kingoftheswingerz (IRE), 9-1 Scottish King (IRE), 11-1 Saint Cyr de Pail (FR), 12-1 Merry Monty (GB), 14-1 Yes And Yes (IRE), 16-1 Flash In The Park (IRE), 22-1 Valence d’Aumont (FR), 25-1 Forcetoreckonwith (IRE), 28-1 Ileny Royale (FR), Moor End (IRE), 33-1 Rajjamataz (IRE), Bravethewaves (GB), 40-1 Ebselysees (GB), Wild Nephin (GB)

RACE RESULT:

TIME DISTANCE

1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

NOVICES’

THIRD RACE 1.25

RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (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 (48 wins from 251 runners, 19%) runs BIG BOY BARNEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs BIG BOY BARNEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALFA CHARLIE trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 152 miles.

JUST GOLDEN impressed with the way he came clear late for mainly hands-andheels riding in a bumper at Chepstow in February and can make a winning start in this sphere. Coastal Command made an encouraging start to his career when third in a Worcester bumper and rates the main threat ahead of Top Jimmy, who’s penalised for his hurdling debut success here but will improve for the step up in trip.

1 TOP JIMMY (GB) (26) 44-1 C 5 11-7

B g Kayf Tara - Isla Fernandos (IRE)

Graham and Alison Jelley

Sam Twiston-Davies

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Graham and Alison Jelley Jelson Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSon of Kayf Tara who showed some promise when fourth in a pair of bumpers at Market Rasen and Southwell last winter for Fergal O’Brien Made a successful debut over hurdles after 8 months off here (2m) last month and sure to progress stepping up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 AIM

STRAIGHT

(GB) (46) 5-6

5 11-0

B g Australia - High Hopes Ciaran Gethings

Mr M. Edwards Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Held back by inexperience only start in bumpers for David Simcock. Sold 19,500 gns/off 11 months, some encouragement when 8 lengths sixth of 13 in maiden at Worcester on hurdling debut 7 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 ALFA CHARLIE (GB) (293) 0-

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Angel Face

5 11-0

Dylan Johnston (3)

Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Walters Plant Hire

TIMEFORMVIEWBlue Bresil gelding Dam (h103), bumper winner (stayed 2 1/2m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Angels Antics Last of 9 in bumper (8/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 9 months Makes hurdles debut Up in trip First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 BIG BOY BARNEY (IRE)

Br g Doyen (IRE) - Coolrush (IRE)

(18) 1/44-23

6 11-0

Jonathan Burke

Century Racing Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Claire Martin Fc Laser Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who shaped with promise when making the frame in a pair of Warwick bumpers this spring However, hasn’t looked straightforward sent hurdling this season and has a bit to prove now. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 COASTAL COMMAND (GB)

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Spring Flight

(171) 3 5 11-0

Nico de Boinville

HM The King & HM The Queen Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Queen Elizabeth II

TIMEFORMVIEWScorpion gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Sunshade and fair hurdler/useful chaser Rapid Flight 4/1, encouraging start when third of 9 in bumper at Worcester (16f, good to soft) 171 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 JUST GOLDEN (IRE)

(251) 21-

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Golden Songbird (IRE)

The Late John Hales

5 11-0

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORMVIEW 120,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) O O Seven (by Flemensfirth). Confirmed debut promise to win 6-runner bumper at Chepstow (16f, soft), pushed out. Off 8 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip Likely to go well TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 TIMES ARE GREEN (IRE)

(236) 645- 5 11-0

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Times Are Grey (IRE)

Harry Cobden

Mr R. Kingston Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Mr Roy Kingston Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped like a stayer in bumpers and should make a hurdler TFRHHHII BHA-

8 TRIGGER THE LIGHT (IRE) (30) 2-3

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fairytale Theatre (IRE)

Mr Garry Gilroy & Mrs Bridget Radnedge

Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd

5 11-0

Jack Tudor

Sara Bradstock, Wantage

Equimedia Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW17,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding Dam, useful 19f-2 3/4m hurdle winner Runner-up in a point bumper in March. 16/5, green when third of 7 in bumper at Warwick (16f, good to ﬁrm) on NH debut 30 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip Hooded for 1st time TFRHHHII BHA-

9 GREER HILL (IRE) (26) 2-00

B g Jet Away - She’s On The Case (IRE)

White Hart Racing & Chris Djuric

Br Parkville Stud

4 10-12

Ross Chapman

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Equine Products UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points in the spring but down the ﬁeld both starts in maiden hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-

10 THEREYARE (IRE) (188) 2-

B g Jet Away - Letitbeso (IRE)

4 10-12

Charlie Todd

Rocket & Stan, Coxon, Hadﬁeld and Stott Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br William Codd Dodson & Horrell Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW 50,000 gns 4-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Dam ran once over hurdles. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Apr 2025) TFRHHHII BHA-

2024: WESTERN KNIGHT (IRE) 5 11 0 Brendan Powell 22-1 (Joe Tizzard) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Just Golden (IRE), 9-2 Top Jimmy (GB), 5-1 Coastal Command (GB), 17-2 Times Are Green (IRE), 9-1 Big Boy Barney (IRE), 10-1 Trigger The Light (IRE), 14-1 Thereyare (IRE), 18-1 Aim Straight (GB), 28-1 Alfa Charlie (GB), 80-1 Greer Hill (IRE)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

FOURTH RACE 1.55

THE QUINNBET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (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): D Skelton (40 wins from 252 runners, 16%) runs KILBAKANTO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 57 runners, 12%) runs KILBAKANTO LONGEST TRAVELLERS: NIGHT RIDE HOME trained by N Henderson, MAXIMUM OFFERS trained by J Snowden, Both Lambourn 116 miles.

MAXIMUM OFFERS carries a penalty for his maiden hurdle success but should have more to offer this season, and he looks the most solid option. Any money for the hurdling newcomers is likely to prove signiﬁcant, Kilbakanto and Night Ride Home making most appeal on paper for top yards.

B g Getaway (GER) - Gaye Lady (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

L H & A Snowden & Lady Keswick

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Knocktartan House Stud BetVictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in a Point/bumper prior to getting off the mark at Huntingdon (15.8f) in March, beating a subsequent winner Ran at least as well in defeat when runner-up at Newcastle last time, pulling clear of the rest Carries a penalty but there’s likely more to come in his second season TFRHHHHH BHA113

2 HAIRY POTTER (IRE) (256) 50- 5 11-0

B g Kayf Tara - Hannah’s Princess (IRE)

Jack Quinlan

Jopla Racing Ben Case, Banbury

Br Swanee River Partnership

David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWasn’t disgraced when ﬁfth in a 12-runner Warwick bumper on debut but couldn’t build on that next time, trailing the ﬁeld at Southwell in February. Related to winners over hurdles but will need to improve to make a successful hurdle debut TFRHHIII BHA-

3 HOME MADE HERO (IRE) (341) 2P/1- 5 11-0

B g Westerner - Mrs Jay Dee (IRE)

Tom Bellamy

Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Br Noel Dooly Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW47,000 3-y-o, £80,000 4-y-o, Westerner gelding ﬁnished second on Point debut (race has produced a few winners under Rules) and made it third time lucky in that sphere in November last year Pedigree offers some hope and he’s one to note in the betting on hurdle/stable debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 KILBAKANTO

(IRE) (328) 1-

6 11-0

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Maca Rince (IRE) Harry Skelton

McNeill Family & Stone Family Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Ann McCarthy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEW£100,000 5-y-o, Malinas gelding Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Windance Dam (c106/h115) 2m hurdle winner Won sole start in Irish points (Dec 2024) and he merits plenty of respect starting out over hurdles for leading stable TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 MAN UP FRONT (GB) (115) 66

5 11-0

B g Frontiersman - Taken By Storm Ben Poste

Mrs Mary Finch James Evans, Kinnersley

Br Mrs Mary Finch

TIMEFORMVIEWIn keeping with his pedigree, shaped like a stayer when sixth in a bumper on debut and was still in need of the experience when well held at Uttoxeter (15.8f) in July Steps up in trip for hurdle debut but likely to need more time/distance TFRHHIII BHA-

6 TECH THAT (IRE) (283)

B g Milan - Sylvertune (FR)

243P-

6 11-0

Finn Lambert (3)

The Someday’s Here Racing Partnership Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Sean Gorman Tori Global S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a point in May and showed promise in making the frame in a bumper/novice hurdle under Rules. Beaten by more than the longer trip at Leicester (20.5f) in January and interesting to see if the market expects him to get back on track on reappearance TFRHHHII BHA-

7 WESTERN MOUNT (GB) (260) 00- 5 11-0

B g Westerner - Zeldina Tom Midgley (3) West Yorkshire Racing Club Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Richard & Candy Mathias Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW £24,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding who looked in need of more time when down the ﬁeld in a pair of bumpers in February. Steps up in distance for hurdles bow but likely to be a longer-term project, unless the market suggests otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-

8 LEWISHAM GROVE (IRE) (32) P-F556 4 10-12

B g Jet Away - Brokedown Quigley (IRE)

Split The G Partnership

Br Mr M. O’Shea

William Shanahan (5)

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Evolve Business Finance Limited, Equine Products UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Made an eye-catching Rules debut when ﬁfth in a 2m Worcester novice but is seemingly being brought along with handicaps in mind, well beaten at Newton Abbot last month. Steps up in trip but likely one for another day. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 NIGHT RIDE HOME (FR) (190) 06- 4 10-12

B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Ana’s Best (FR) Nico de Boinville

Mr M Buckley, Mr C Noell and Mr M Hankin

Br Ms Lisa Lemiere-Dubois

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEW70,000 Cloth of Stars gelding Dam 9.5f/1 1/4m winner in France. Showed more than on debut when midﬁeld in a Warwick bumper in April, ran green making headway home turn and not given a hard time One to consider upped in trip on ﬁrst start over hurdles for top yard. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2024:(See Div 1)

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

MAN UP FRONT: Following its run on 8/7/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

TECH THAT: Following its run on 21/1/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Maximum Offers (IRE), 3-1 Kilbakanto (IRE), 7-2 Night Ride Home (FR), 12-1 Home Made Hero (IRE), Tech That (IRE), 25-1 Lewisham Grove (IRE), 33-1 Hairy Potter (IRE), Western Mount (GB), 66-1 Man Up Front (GB)

Tracks

Race preview from Weatherbys

It is an absolute pleasure to be sponsoring the Weatherbys & Birdie CalendarsHandicapHurdle at Uttoxeter this afternoon, a Class 4 event staged overtwo-and-a-halfmiles.

Unexposed five-year-old The Long Walk islikelytobepopularinthemarketforthe Jonjo and A J O’Neill team on the back of his impressive, wide-margin maiden hurdle success at Warwick when last seen in May. Both the third and fifth from thatracehavewonsinceandanopening mark of 113 could prove lenient for this half-brothertosmarthurdlerTripoliFlyer.

Ffos Las bumper winner As Legends Have It has a similar profile and, whilst winless in three hurdles starts last term for Ben Pauling, did show some good form in defeat when chasing home nice types. The six-year-old is out of a Grade 2-placed mare and can make his mark now handicapping from an opening ratingof113.

Top-weight Taras Halls was an impressive winner over fences here last December and reverts to hurdles on his firstrunoftheseason.Whilstwinlessover hurdles, he showed some nice form over thesmallerobstaclesinhisnovicehurdle campaignandcouldbewelltreatedfrom amarkof115.JohnBarbourwonabumper here last season and should improve for his reappearance when looking in need of the run, whilst Shengai Enki won at

the track over hurdles last May and the consistent six-year-old makes his stable debutforBarryBrennanhere.

Jackpot Cash proved incredibly progressive once joining the James Owen stable last term, winning four of his seven starts over both hurdles and fences. The six-year-old unseated over fences on seasonal debut at Huntingdon and reverts to hurdles here just 3lbs higher than when second in a good race atWorcester.

Stuart Edmunds’ Ilitch built on a good second on handicap debut to score at Fontwell in March and shed his maiden tag over hurdles at the fourth time of asking. Raised 5lbs for that success, the Authorizedgeldingshouldimproveagain for the step up in trip. Charlie Longsdon’s Book Of Tales hasn’t won since scoring on hurdles debut at Fontwell over two years ago but has remained lightly raced since. The five-year-old closed the last campaign with a pair of decent effortsinhandicapcompanyandshould appreciatethisstepbackupintrip.

Both Harper Valley and Streamsforth Lad have the benefit of a recent run, the latter finishing third over course and distance last month, whilst Swift Jet should improve with further experience backdownintriphere.

FIFTH RACE 2.30

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 207YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE WEATHERBYS & BIRDIE CALENDARS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (48 wins from 251 runners, 19%) runs JOHN BARBOUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 58 runners, 14%) runs JACKPOT CASH LONGEST TRAVELLER: HARPER VALLEY trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 176 miles.

A case can be made for a few of these but Ben Pauling’s AS LEGENDS HAVE IT looks to have got in quite lightly for his ﬁrst venture into handicap company so earns the vote from James Owen’s thriving Jackpot Cash who rates a big danger Returning duo The Long Walk an Ilitch both look to have more to offer too and can also have a say in this cracking handicap. Harper Valley completes the shortlist.

1 TARAS HALLS (IRE) (261) 54216P- CD

B g Yeats (IRE) - Brixen (IRE)

7 12-0

Gavin Sheehan

Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mr Tom Ford Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m4f chase winner but he was pulled up in handicap chase at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) when last seen out in February. Reverts to hurdles now with work to do TFRHHIII BHA115

2 SHENGAI ENKI (FR)

(189) 513224- C

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

Mr David Gibbons

6 11-13

Isabelle Ryder (7)

Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn

Br Mr Esteve Rouchvarger K & M (Hauliers) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWScored at Fontwell in February and held his form well after for Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, posting a good fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle there (21.8f, good) in April. Needs to hit the ground running for his new stable though TFRHHHII BHA114

3 JACKPOT CASH (FR) (24)

311-21U D BF

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Fresca Has (FR)

Pontoon racing

Br Mr A. Delaroque & Mr & Mrs C. Theault

6 11-13

Alex Chadwick (3)

James Owen, Newmarket

The Rare Breed Meat Company S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas thrived following a switch to this yard, scoring for fourth time (over hurdles/fences) in 2m5f chase at Sedgeﬁeld in May, Off 5 months but was still going strongly when unseated rider 5 out in 2m4f handicap hurdle at Huntingdon 24 days ago. A likely player TFRHHHHI BHA114

4 HARPER VALLEY (IRE) (37) 4300F4 D

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Queen of Cool (IRE)

Mr E. A. Brook

8 11-13

Ross Chapman

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Mrs Claire Doyle Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at a revival when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) 37 days ago, left with a lot to do One to consider eased 1lb. TFRHHHII BHA114

5 JOHN BARBOUR (GB) (32) 42120-4 C BF

B g Yeats (IRE) - Lindeman (IRE)

6 11-12

Jonathan Burke

Old Gold Racing 26 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark over hurdle at Newbury in March but resumed after 5 months off.wind op with a below-form fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to ﬁrm) 32 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA113

6 AS LEGENDS HAVE IT (GB) (264) 3/21/233- 6 11-12

B g Jack Hobbs - Easter Legend Ben Jones The Fabula Partners Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br S. C. & M. K. Willes Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful bumper winner who showed promise when placed in a trio of hurdles last season, third of 14 in 2m3f Chepstow novice ﬁnal run. Looks to start life in handicaps on a good mark. Big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA113

7 THE LONG WALK (IRE) (163) 32636-1 5 11-12

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Collen Beag (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr Martyn and Elaine Booth Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br James A. Slattery Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWWalk In The Park gelding who was much improved under a change of tactics when making all in 6-runner novice hurdle at Warwick (19f, good to soft) in May. Must enter calculations on his ﬁrst go in handicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA113

8 ILITCH (FR) (217) 3F4421-

B g Authorized (IRE) - Anadara (FR)

Edmunds Racing Club

7 11-7

Charlie Hammond

Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Mr Ludovic Fleury Oakman Group PLC, Science Supplements S

TIMEFORMVIEWEx-Irish gelding ended last term on the up for his current yard, bagging 10-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) in March. Open to further progress, especially over this longer trip TFRHHHHI BHA108

9 BOOK OF TALES (GB)

(168) 1/2402-5

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Dream Book

Stratford Racecourse 4

5 11-6

Daire McConville (7)

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Godolphin Merriebelle Stable LLC S

TIMEFORMVIEW A fair Flat/hurdles winner who wasn’t disgraced when ﬁfth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (16.5f, good to ﬁrm) in May. Possibilities on his seasonal return TFRHHHII BHA107

10 SWIFT JET

(IRE) (191) 40/5366-

B g Jet Away - April Joy (IRE)

Halsall, Jensen, Lukas & Purves

7 11-4

Finn Lambert (3)

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br G. Durrheim and Maria Mulcahy Durrheim Tori Global S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who came in last of 6 on his handicap bow at Ludlow (23.8f, good) in April. Needs to take a big step forward on his reappearance TFRHHIII BHA105

11 STREAMSFORTH LAD (IRE)

B g Mahler - Woodview Dawn (IRE)

Mr T. G. Kelly

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd

(45) 46/6P-63

7 10-9

Jack Hogan

Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

TIMEFORMVIEW Still a maiden but not discredited back with former yard (formerly with Gordon Elliott) when third of 15 in handicap hurdle over C&D 45 days ago. Can make his presence felt off the same mark. TFRHHHII BHA96

2024: HAWAII DU MESTIVEL (FR) 7 11 1 Richie McLernon 15-8 (Neil Mulholland) 11 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 The Long Walk (IRE), 5-1 Jackpot Cash (FR), 13-2 As Legends Have It (GB), 8-1 Ilitch (FR), 11-1 Harper Valley (IRE), Streamsforth Lad (IRE), 12-1 John Barbour (GB), 14-1 Shengai Enki (FR), Book of Tales (GB), 33-1 Swift Jet (IRE), 50-1 Taras Halls (IRE)

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KALAHARI KING (FR)

It may be unusual for a horse who never ran at Uttoxeter to have a race named in his honour, but KALAHARI KING has a close association as his owners are local and keen supporters of the Racecourse and their company, PEKTRON Ltd, sponsor again today in addition to being long-standing Box Holders

KALAHARI KING ran in the red and white quartered colours of his owner Julie Morgan and took his connections on the journey of a lifetime, becoming a regular sight at major festivals for over 5 years racing on English turf after his earlier days in France. He made an immediate impact on the Jumps scene, running in 49 races, winning 12 and was placed in 14 He had career earnings of over £430,000

In his first season he won at Musselburgh before making the first of his 5 visits to the Cheltenham Festival, where he finished 4th in the Grade 1 Supreme Novices' Hurdle He was placed in the Scottish Champion Hurdle and later won easily at the Punchestown Festival.

The following year he won three Novice Chase’s en route to Cheltenham for a tilt at the Arkle, where he finished second in a photo-finish. Later, at Aintree, he won the Grade 1 Maghull Novices' Chase in decisive style. He made three further trips to Cheltenham, finishing 3rd in the Queen Mother Champion Chase and the following year finishing 2nd in the Ryanair Chase.

He was retired in 2012, with his ofﬁcial handicap mark of 163, just below his career high of 166.

He was a horse of a lifetime of Neil and Julie Morgan but after 12 happy years in retirement they were sad to say goodbye to him when he passed away last year.

We thank Neil and Julie Morgan of PEKTRON for their support of the race from which a future star may develop.

SIXTH RACE 3.05

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 214YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE KALAHARI KING ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE

Total prize fund

CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

£12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (57 wins from 248 runners, 23%) runs JUNKER D’ALLIER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 21 runners, 43%) runs JUNKER D’ALLIER LONGEST TRAVELLER: LUMP SUM trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 152 miles.

Hard not to be positive about all 5 in what rates a cracking beginners’ chase. LUMP SUM ﬁrmly established himself as a smart performer over hurdles last season and boasts an excellent record when fresh, so he could be the way to go back from 6 months off before market clues. Junker D’allier and Vanderpoel may well emerge as the principal dangers.

1 JAX JUNIOR (GB) (198) 0113P1- 6 11-5

B g Jack Hobbs - Double Storm

Tom Cannon

Mrs Cheryl Burton Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br Mrs C R Burton Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved after breathing surgery last season, landing novice events either side of Christmas. Didn’t appear to get home in Albert Bartlett at the Festival but quickly back to winning ways back down in trip in novice at Cheltenham (20.2f) in April. Interesting now chasing for the ﬁrst time TFRHHHII BHA136

2 JUNKER D’ALLIER (FR) (189) 2/11P41- D

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Star Flight (FR)

6 11-5

James Bowen

Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Mr Michel Larobe et al Cedar Invest Limited, Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up all 3 starts in bumpers and fairly useful form in ﬁrst season as a hurdler last term, taking his record over to timber to 3-5 in 9-runner novice at Perth (16.2f) in April, having been allowed his head Type to make into a useful novice in this sphere. Had wind surgery/tongue tie applied. TFRHHHHI BHA127

3 LARGY BELTER (IRE)

(303) 4/2-

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Iffett (IRE)

Middleham Park Racing LXXXIX

5 11-5

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr D. J. Motherway Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWFourthsolestartinpointsinspringoflastyearandpromisingstartmaking Rulesbowwhenstayingonsecondof9inbumperatFairyhouse(16.5f)onNew Year’s Day. Acquired by new connections for £85,000 later in January and he’s an interesting chase debutant. Hood/tongue tie ﬁtted. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 LUMP SUM (FR) (237) 5/12420- D

B g Authorized (IRE) - Fleur Enchantee (FR)

Walters Plant Hire Ltd

Br Mr Antoine Sauty De Chalon

7 11-5

Dylan Johnston (3)

Sam Thomas, Cardiff

TIMEFORMVIEWDeveloped into a smart performer over hurdles last season, bagging Welsh Champion Hurdle on reappearance and placed in Fighting Fifth, William Hill Hurdle thereafter Down the ﬁeld in Imperial Cup ﬁnal start but very interesting now attentions switch to larger obstacles on return TFRHHHHH BHA146

5 VANDERPOEL (IRE) (244) P/111P- D

6 11-5

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Dear Songbird (IRE) Ben Jones

Lady Dulverton Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Brian J. Crowley Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffmarkinIrishpointsatsecondattemptandhadlittletroublelandingﬁrst2startsinmaiden/novicehurdlesearlierthisyear(debutformstrong) Possible he overdid things when pulled up in Grade 2 ﬁnal start in March but he remains a very interesting prospect now sent chasing. TFRHHHII BHA128

2024: LOOKAWAY (IRE) 7 11 3 Jack Quinlan 4-6 (Neil King) 2 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Stewards Note: VANDERPOEL: Following its run on 1/3/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Junker d’Allier (FR), Lump Sum (FR), 4-1 Jax Junior (GB), 5-1 Largy Belter (IRE), 11-2 Vanderpoel (IRE)

1-2-3:

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

SEVENTH RACE 3.40

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

THE QUINNBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (21 wins from 176 runners, 12%) runs CAWTHORNE BANKER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (2 wins from 15 runners, 13%) runs CAWTHORNE BANKER

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MANCERO trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 174 miles.

TIGERS MOON made an encouraging start to his handicap career at Market Rasen earlier in the year and might be worth siding with on his return. Diesel Line has strung together a handful of good efforts over C&D since switching to the Pogson stable and is an obvious danger Cawthorne Banker is also respected as a recent C&D winner

1 DIESEL LINE (IRE) (26) 3-21413 CD BF 7 12-0

Br g Malinas (GER) - Ryans Robin (IRE)

Pete Wordingham & Charles Pogson

Br Mr Patrick Hugh Murphy

Charlie Todd

Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsﬁeld

TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent record over C&D since joining this yard, including 2 wins. Creditable third of 14 last time and likely to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA99

UNCLE REMUS

(GB) (21) 5-41640 D 4 11-10

Br g Frontiersman - Sahalin Ciaran Gethings

Mr Mel Mathias

Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Br Mel Mathias Centre Great Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner at the third attempt. Beaten upwards of 17 lengths in maiden/novice hurdles this autumn but could prove a different proposition in handicaps. One to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA96

3 GLORIOUS LION

(GB) (555) F43250/- 5 11-8

B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Glories (USA)

Moorland Racing

James Best

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br The Glories Partnership Walling & Landscape Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to go on from a promising start in juvenile hurdles for Harry Derham in early 2024 and a watching brief has to be the call for new yard back from 18 months off. TFRHHIII BHA93

4 KALLY DES BRUYERES

(FR) (213) P/01P0P- D 5 11-7

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Ally des Bruyeres (FR)

The Close Shave Partnership

Tom Bellamy

David Dennis, Banbury

Br Florence Thomas de Gigou & Tangi Saliou DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved to spring a 200/1 surprise in 2m Huntingdon maiden hurdle last November but no impact in 3 handicaps later in the season Returns from 7 months off with something to prove TFRHHIII BHA92

5 DOM PERRY

(GB) (14) 524/4/-P5 D

B g Doyen (IRE) - Aphrodisias (FR)

9 11-5

Ben Poste

Miss S. Cameron Steph Cameron, Middlewich

Br Guy Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFigures on a good mark judged on the pick of his 2023 form for Hughie Morrison. Signs of retaining ability when ﬁfth of 7 over C&D on second outing since returning from long absence for new yard but needs to build on that now. TFRHHIII BHA90

CAWTHORNE BANKER

(IRE) (13) P2131D CD BF 7 11-4

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

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged a second success this autumn when seeing off 6 rivals over C&D a fortnight ago. Easy to forgive a poor run at Stratford only 24 hrs later (subsequently disqualiﬁed after jockey failed to weigh in). Likely to have a say. TFRHHHII BHA89

7 LITTLE VENICE (GB) (26) 405-05 4 11-0

Ch f Cityscape - La Havrese (FR)

Conor O’Farrell

Mr Paul Withers Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Jimmy Kay Retraining of Racehorses S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winner on Flat but yet to better modest form over hurdles. Latest C&D ﬁfth of 14 with a tongue tie added (retained) was more encouraging but she needs to build on it now TFRHHHII BHA86

1-2-3:

TIGERS MOON

(GB) (269) 0003-

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Duchess Theatre (IRE)

5 10-13

Jack Andrews (3)

G & T Racing Club Tom Ellis, Rugby

Br Mr P. L. Barrett Fresh Air S

TIMEFORMVIEW Left behind qualifying runs when much-improved third of 10 on Market Rasen handicap debut (16.5f, good to soft) in February. Returns from 8 months off with unexposed potential. TFRHHHHH BHA84

9 MANCERO (FR)

(52) 1-2P

B g Storm The Stars (USA) - Arbequina (IRE)

Teddington Racing

3 10-12

Jack Tudor

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Isabelle Buzogany & Gilbert Nihotte W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWMade winning debut in a claiming hurdle at Fontainebleau (15f, soft) in April. Nowhere near that level when 29 lengths second at Hexham for new yard in June and pulled up at Newton Abbot 3 months later Has had wind surgery ahead of handicap debut. One to keep an eye on in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA100

10 THE LAST DROP (IRE)

(99) 26/43-50

B m Mahler - Western Garden (IRE)

The Littles

6 10-11

Finn Lambert (3)

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Tori Global S

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden Not seen to best effect when ﬁfth of 8 on C&D handicap debut in May but disappointed at Worcester 12 weeks later. Back from another 3 months off now. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA82

11 MAC’S XPRESS (IRE)

(61) 0060-PP

Ch g Mount Nelson - Snob’s Supreme (IRE)

Mr Robert P. Clarke

Br Reamonn & Shauna Rice

7 10-3

Brendan Powell

Clare Ellam, Market Drayton

Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a long-standing maiden and has offered little since joining this yard A change of headgear (ﬁrst-time visor for blinkers) needs to make a huge difference. TFRHIIII BHA74

2024: CRYSTAL GLANCE 4 11 2 Henry Brooke 3-1 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 9. Stewards Note:

CAWTHORNE BANKER: Following its run on 18/10/2025 it was reported that the horse ran ﬂat after its recent run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Diesel Line (IRE), 9-2 Cawthorne Banker (IRE), 5-1 Tigers Moon (GB), 9-1 Little Venice (GB), 12-1 Mancero (FR), 14-1 Uncle Remus (GB), 22-1 Dom Perry (GB), 33-1 Glorious Lion (GB), The Last Drop (IRE), 50-1 Kally des Bruyeres (FR), 80-1 Mac’s Xpress (IRE)

TheUttoxeterRacecourseManagement team wouldliketothank allracegoersfor attending todayand ask foryourpatience andco-operation on leaving duetothe high leveloftrafﬁc headingout of theracecourse.Thank you.

EIGHTH RACE 4.15

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

THE QUINNBET 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 248 runners, 23%) runs KAYDENCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 21 runners, 43%) runs KAYDENCE LONGEST TRAVELLER: PLAY ON COURT trained by H Dickin, Midford, 147 miles.

Fergal O’Brien has a good recent record in this race and Market Rasen runner-up PLAINS DRIFTER is the percentage call, although a strong market move for newcomers Mags Ocean and/or Independent Lady would put a slightly different slant on things.

B g Kayf Tara - Tazzarine (FR) Toby McCain-Mitchell (5)

Mr R. F. Bailey Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br R. F. Bailey Merriebelle Stable LLC S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when fourth in bumpers at Warwick and Ludlow in the spring Should feature but improvement will likely be needed to go close. TFRHHHII BHA-

PLAINS DRIFTER (IRE) (219) 3

B g Idaho (IRE) - Southern Squaw (IRE)

5 11-2

Fern O’Brien (5)

The FOB Racing Partnership 10 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd BresBet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in an Irish point before ﬁnishing second in Market Rasen bumper in February. Sets the standard for a yard which has won this bumper twice in recent years. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 PRETTY DARN QUICK (GB) (-)

B g Heeraat (IRE) - Zartwyda (IRE)

5 11-2

Mr James King (3)

Graham Brothers Racing Partnership Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon

Br Graham Brothers Racing Partnership Grahams Estates Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Heeraat gelding Half-brother to ungenuine 5f-7f winner Castlerea Tess Dam 9f-1 1/2m winner Stable 0-7 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 GOOD BOY GRIFF (GB)

B g Maxios - Western Breeze (IRE)

(194) 4P-

4 11-1

Benjamin Macey (7)

Mr J. M. Tomlinson Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Alne Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Maxios gelding out of a 2 1/2m hurdle winner Fourth on completed starts in Irish points Probably best watched this time. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 MAGS OCEAN (GB)

(-)

4 11-1

B g Crystal Ocean - Shearling Harry Atkins (7)

One For The Road Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br One For The Road Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Crystal Ocean gelding. Dam useful bumper winner Respected newcomer from top yard TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 PLAY ON COURT (IRE) (-)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Running Wild (IRE)

4 11-1

Bradley Harris (3)

Mr Mark James Harriet Dickin, Midford

Br Joseph Cunningham Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S

TIMEFORMVIEW16,000 Court Cave gelding. Brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Mole Court, and half-brother to modest chaser Remember Forever. Trainer 0-25 in bumpers in last 5 seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 BELLE BRISE (IRE)

(-)

Gr m Kingston Hill - Jaldemosa (FR)

5 10-9

Miss Gina Andrews

Kate & Andrew Brooks Tom Ellis, Rugby

Br Mr Daniel Furini Fresh Air S

TIMEFORMVIEWKingston Hill mare. Half-sister to numerous winners, including smart hurdler/chaser Hang In There and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Logical Song. Has had wind surgery ahead of debut and also sports a tongue tie. The betting should guide. TFRHHHII BHA-

1-2-3: 1.PLAINS

8 KAYDENCE (GB) (159) 4

B m Kayf Tara - Susie Sheep

5 10-9

Lewis Saunders (5)

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 (good to soft) 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-

9 MADMOISELLE MOSS (GB) (-)

B m Falco (USA) - Royal Roo

5 10-9

Ned Fox (5)

Mr Chris Butler Tracey Leeson, Towcester

Br Rosie Gedge-Gibson Cjb Commissioning Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Falco mare Dam (h57) maiden hurdler. Wears a hood Would be a shock winner on debut TFRHIIII BHA-

10 INDEPENDENT LADY (GER) (-)

B f Lord of England (GER) - I Think So (GER)

4 10-8

Paddy Hanlon (5)

The Garratt Family Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Gestut Elsetal Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW 62,000 Lord of England ﬁlly Dam unraced. One to note on debut for top stable with a strong bumper record over the years. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2024: FRESH PERSPECTIVE 4 11 2 Gavin Sheehan 11-4 (Jamie Snowden) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Mags Ocean (GB), 7-2 Plains Drifter (IRE), 4-1 Independent Lady (GER), 9-1 Kaydence (GB), 12-1 Not At That Price (GB), 14-1 Belle Brise (IRE), 20-1 Pretty Darn Quick (GB), 33-1 Play On Court (IRE), 40-1 Good Boy Griff (GB), 66-1 Madmoiselle Moss (GB)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.25 - THE quinnbet.com MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden three yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only Enter by noon, October 25th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 29th.

Weights: 3-y-o 10st 3lb; 4-y-o 11st 5lb 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb QuinnBet.com have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning 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 Horses which have been placed in the ﬁrst six in this race will qualify for the £100,000 Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, 21st March, 2026. 23 entries at £38.Closed October 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) 9 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 12.55 - THE QUINNBET DAILY FREE BET 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, October 25th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 29th. Penalties, after October 18th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb QuinnBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning 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 30 entries at £30. - Closed October 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.25 - THE QUINNBET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (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 two hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 25th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb QuinnBet present a winning 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 22 entries at £38Closed October 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 1.55 - THE QUINNBET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (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 two hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 25th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb QuinnBet present a winning 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 22 entries at £38Closed October 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.30 - THE WEATHERBYS & BIRDIE CALENDARS 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). Enter by noon, October 25th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 29th. Penalties, after October 18th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb WEATHERBYS have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning 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 23 entries at £38. - Closed October 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.05 - THE KALAHARI KING ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for four yrs old and upwards which have not won a steeple chase. Enter by noon, October 25th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined.. NEIL & JULIE MORGAN have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 10 entries at £60. - Closed October 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 3.40 - THE QUINNBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 25th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 29th. Penalties, after October 18th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. QuinnBet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning 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. 24 entries at £30. - Closed October 25th, 2025. 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 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 4.15 - THE QUINNBET NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CONDITIONAL AND AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ RACE) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four and ﬁve yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, October 25th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The riders shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (ii) Overseas Jockeys who are under 26 years of age and who, within the past 6 months, have been eligible to claim an allowance under the provisions of paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (iii) Amateur Jockeys holding ‘Category A’ or ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this Race. QUINNBET have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash 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 £22. - Closed October 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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