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Tonight we welcome Radio superstar Chris Moyles to Uttoxeter to perform his 90s hangover set. Chris fronted the Radio 1 Breakfast show, waking up the nation for nearly 9 years, which is the record for any breakfast show presenter. I had the pleasure of seeing one of his live broadcasts at the opening of the then new Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster in 2007. A day that I still vividly remember. The music will start shortly after the completion of the last race for 90 mins
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FIRST RACE 5.20
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 70YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE PUMP HOUSE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ 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) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (23 wins from 152 runners, 15%) runs CHATSHOW HOST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs STYLIA LONGEST TRAVELLER: MISS GOLDFIRE trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 186 miles.
MISS GOLDFIRE gained reward for a string of near misses when opening her account over hurdles at Fontwell (21.8f) 3 weeks ago and, having gone close in handicaps previously from similar marks, she looks to hold prime claims again back up in trip. Leader Wing has been knocking on the door of late and he’s feared most, ahead of Chatshow Host who showed more encouraging signs at Bangor latest.
1 MISS GOLDFIRE (IRE) (22) 502221-
6 12-0
B m Yeats (IRE) - Miss McGoldrick (IRE) Ciaran O’Shea (7) Harry Fry Racing Syndicate Miss Goldfire Harry Fry, Corscombe
Br Mr John Connolly Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner who gained due reward for string of near misses when opening her account in 7-runner mares ’ novice hurdle at Fontwell (21.7f) 22 days ago. Good claims again. TFRHHHHH BHA103
2
CHATSHOW HOST (IRE) (23) 2/06PP3- 8 11-6
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Back On Stage (IRE)
Charlie Maggs (3) T W Johnson & G Maxwell Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Miriam & Luke Murphy
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a discouraging start to her chase career earlier this year but step back in right direction on second start following wind surgery (also equipped with cheekpieces) when third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23.2f) 23 days ago. Down to a workable mark if building on that TFRHHHII BHA95
3 HARDY BUCK
(IRE) (41) 232625-
B g Mount Nelson - Peratus (IRE)
7 11-2
James Turner
Mr Alexander Gibbons Alexander Gibbons, Westbury-on-Severn
Br William Flood
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who went with only minor promise when runner-up on yard debut over hurdles at Market Rasen (18.6f) in March and he never figured when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f) 6 weeks ago. Visor now reached for in place of cheekpieces and others rate more solid. TFRHHIII BHA91
4
STYLIA (FR)
(44) 200443-
5 10-13
B m No Risk At All (FR) - Unknown Flower (FR) Chad Bament (8)
The Soldiers of Fortune III Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br E.A.R.L Haras De La Croix Sonnet et al geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWNo Risk At All mare who showed a good deal than previously when third of 5 on handicap hurdle debut at Plumpton (25f) 44 days ago, just not seeing things out as well as first 2. Remains early days and first-time blinkers could put an extra edge on her. Respected. TFRHHHII BHA88
5 LEADER WING (IRE)
(10) 0P623-4
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Reconsider Baby (IRE)
5 10-10
Joe Williamson
Mr John Coates Mr Richard Smith Gillian Boanas, Saltburn
Br J. Mangan Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair bumper winner for Tom Weston last spring who has found some consistency over hurdles for present yard, matching previous best when finishing a close-up fourth in 6-runner handicap at Kelso (25.8f) 10 days ago. Expected to be thereabouts from same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA85
6 TIS BUT A SCRATCH (GB) (14)
Br g Passing Glance - Shropshirelass
P050P-3
9 10-2
Tabitha Worsley
Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells
Br Miss T. Worsley NDS Equine Nutrition, Drill Service (Horley) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 22 runs but he did at least post his best effort for a while when keeping on for third in an 11-runner C&D handicap 2 weeks ago. Went down narrowly in this race 12 months ago, so not entirely dismissed despite operating from out of the weights TFRHHHII BHA74
2024: CLATTERBRIDGE (IRE) 7 10 9 Luke Scott 16-1 (Stella Barclay) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Visor worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Miss Goldfire (IRE), 7-2 Leader Wing (IRE), 4-1 Chatshow Host (IRE), 13-2 Stylia (FR), 12-1 Tis But A Scratch (GB), 16-1 Hardy Buck (IRE)
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SECOND RACE 5.55
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 207YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
4) (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): J & A O’Neill (23 wins from 175 runners, 13%) runs ILESTDANCINGSPIRIT & KNIGHTSBRIDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (3 wins from 26 runners, 12%) runs ILESTDANCINGSPIRIT & KNIGHTSBRIDGE LONGEST TRAVELLER: WALK ON HIGH trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 186 miles.
ILESTDANCINGSPIRIT was only just edged out by a subsequent winner on his belated comeback at Market Rasen in March and the 7lb he receives from penalised-winner Walk On High may prove decisive.
(GB)
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Highland Retreat
Rex Dingle
The Highland Walkers Harry Fry, Corscombe Br Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEW Didn’t need to be at best to finally open his account in a weak affair at Newton Abbot 4 weeks ago. Has been found another good opportunity under a penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA115
2 AT MANGAN BRIDGE (IRE) (28)
B g Yeats (IRE) - Miss McGoldrick (IRE)
2U454- 7 11-3
Harry Reed
Mr M Kehoe Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Mr John Connolly Science Supplements S TIMEFORM VIEW €1,500 3-y-o, Yeats gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Tightenourbelts and bumper winner Dares To Dream. Maiden pointer, made frame last time (Apr 19). TFRHHIII BHA-
3 ILESTDANCINGSPIRIT (FR) (74) 43/3/2- 7 11-3
Ch g Coastal Path - Une d’Ex (FR)
Richie McLernon
Mr T. Jackson Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr Nicolas Foessel & Mr Thomas Maudet Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWHas evidently had his problems but went close to defying a near 2-year absence in maiden at Market Rasen in March. Winner has won again since so big shout with a repeat TFRHHHHH BHA111
4
JUMPER
WATT (FR) (475) 1/- D
Ch g Konig Turf (GER) - Lys’ka du Moulin (FR)
6 11-3
Adam Wedge
Dream Team Partnership L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Raoult
TIMEFORM VIEW €15,000 3-y-o, Konig Turf gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including French chaser Amiral Daudaie Dam French chaser (2 1/4m winner) Easily won sole start in points (Jan 2024) One to note TFRHHHII BHA-
Br Mr Etienne Raquin & Mr Herve Cozenot Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW €28,000 3-y-o, Tirwanako gelding Dam unraced half-sister to French chaser (2 1/4m-2 3/4m winner) Brio des Villerets. Wears tongue strap. Market should guide. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 LUWDVIG (FR) (77) 03/46-
6 11-3
B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Grande Symphonie (FR) The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership Neil King, Burderop
Br E.A.R.L. Haras de Lonray
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW TFRIIIII BHA-
2024: MISS MAVERICK 7 11 3 James Davies 4-1 (Gary Hanmer) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Walk On High (GB), 2-1 Ilestdancingspirit (FR), 11-2 Jumper Watt (FR), 13-2 Knightsbridge (FR), 16-1 At Mangan Bridge (IRE) ) 11-3
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
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THIRD RACE 6.30
ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 10YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE 4 OAKS GROUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (54 wins from 234 runners, 23%) runs CHAMPAGNESUPEROVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 19 runners, 47%) runs CHAMPAGNESUPEROVER LONGEST TRAVELLER: EARTH CRY trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 145 miles.
TIGER ORCHID made an eye-catching return at Bangor last month so could be the answer off a winning mark. The progressive Earth Cry made a promising first start over fences at Ffos Las on return and is an obvious threat, with last month’s Kelso winner Heroique de Maulde another to consider
1 MACKENBERG (GER) (70) UP/03P5- 10 12-0
B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mountain Melody (GER)
Theo Gillard
Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Gestut Etzean
TIMEFORM VIEW Good strike rate over jumps earlier in his career Largely struggled in recent seasons, though, and has run poorly the last twice, including in first-time headgear at Hereford. Now takes a big step up in trip TFRHHIII BHA124
2 CHAMPAGNESUPEROVER (IRE) (26) 0U3U12- D 10 11-13
B g Jeremy (USA) - Meldrum Hall (IRE)
Sean Bowen
Oliver Jack Murphy Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Thomas F. Hannon Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual chase winner at around 3m in spring 2022 Missed 18 months but best effort since when winning veterans event at Hereford in February. Lost out in a match at Fakenham since and this more competitive. TFRHHHII BHA123
3 TIGER ORCHID (IRE) (23) 5/15654- D 10 11-13
B g Mores Wells - Akarita (IRE)
Luke Scott (5)
Foxtrot Racing Tiger Orchid Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Ian Hannon Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S
TIMEFORMVIEW Enhanced good Worcester record with a win last summer Below that level next 3 starts but big step back in the right direction after 6 months off when fourth at Bangor 23 days ago and could be ready to strike again back on a winning mark. TFRHHHHH BHA123
4 EARTH CRY (IRE) (30) 114123- 7 11-10
B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Freefourracing (USA)
Conor O’Farrell
Mr Anwar Badri Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mighty Universe Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Unbeaten in 2 bumpers and won 3 times over hurdles last summer Made a promising chase debut after 7 months off when third at Ffo Las last month and he’s open to improvement in this discipline TFRHHHHI BHA120
5 ENJOY D’ALLEN (FR) (51) 043504- D
B or Br g Network (GER) - Triple Star (FR)
The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership
Br Bruno Vagne
11 11-8
Jack Quinlan
Neil King, Burderop
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran on a losing run that stretches back to 2021 and well held back over hurdles on stable debut 7 weeks ago. TFRHIIII BHA118
6 MUSKOKA (IRE) (28) 331432-
B g Milan - Fine Fortune (IRE)
7 11-7
Rex Dingle
Mrs A. Travis Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Hugh Hazzard Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWBettered hurdles form at the second attempt when off the mark over fences at Hereford (25.2f) in December and not beaten far next 3 starts, though let down by jumping in what looked a good opportunity at Huntingdon latest. Headgear on TFRHHHII BHA117
7 IMPERIAL ALEX (IRE) (80) 1/100P2- CD 8 11-6
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - What Can I Say (IRE)
Stan Sheppard Hft Forklifts Limited Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Terence Leonard Plumbing World S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 on the bounce last spring, completing the hat-trick with a narrow success over C&D. Well below form since, however, remote second at Bangor when last seen in February. TFRHHHII BHA116
8
DE TELLERS FORTUNE (IRE) (23) 4/11P2P- 6 11-5
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - She’s No Pet (IRE)
Countrywide Park Homes Ltd
Br Michael Whitty
James Bowen
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who won over hurdles at Ffos Las and improved on that when scoring on handicap/chase debut at Taunton (23f) in December
Good second at Wetherby in March and his below-par runs either side of that came on soft going. Not taken lightly back on better ground TFRHHHII BHA115
9 HEROIQUE DE MAULDE
(FR) (25) 0P62P1- 8 11-0
Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Ondine de Brejoux (FR)
Mr Steve Murrills
Henry Brooke
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br S.C.E.A. de Maulde Swansway S
TIMEFORMVIEW Ex-French who had a mixed record for this stable last season but ended the campaign on a high when winning at Kelso last month. Up 8lb but scored in good style that day and has won off higher. TFRHHHHI BHA110
2024: COLLECTORS ITEM (IRE) 7 11 9 Richie McLernon 5-1 (Jonjo & AJ O’Neill) 12 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 7, 8, 9. Stewards Note: DE TELLERS FORTUNE: Following its run on 24/4/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
ALLOW ONE SOFT DRINK BETWEEN EVERY ALCOHOLIC DRINK The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
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): O Murphy (54 wins from 234 runners, 23%) runs SECRET TRIX & WA WA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 35 runners, 40%) runs WEST TO THE BRIDGE LONGEST TRAVELLER: FARNOGE trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 149 miles.
WA WA built on his stable debut promise at the second attempt when scoring narrowly at Perth last month and is the percentage call to follow up from a 5lb higher mark. Jamie Snowden has his team in excellent order at present and Bucko’s Boy is sure to pose a big threat if picking up where he left off 8 months earlier, while Minella Rescue will find this more suitable than his latest assignment at Perth.
no horse age st lb
1 MINELLA RESCUE (IRE) (24)
B g Beat Hollow - Some Catch (IRE)
142320- 7 12-0
James Bowen
Mr Simon Boucher Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Br S. Lannigan O’Keeffe & E. Halley Cheshire Flooring Specialists Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual bumper winner who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in 2 3/4m Stratford novice last May. Seemed to excel himself under a hold-up ride when second in the Grade 1 Sefton at Aintree prior to disappointing in a listed event at Perth. This is obviously less competitive. TFRHHHII BHA133
2 SECRET TRIX (GB) (203) 4/21P40- CD
B g Kayf Tara - Box of Trix (IRE)
8 11-13
Sean Bowen
Mr D Smith Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Aiden Murphy Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways after a breathing operation over C&D in July Disappointing last 3 starts but could bounce back after a break (has gone well fresh before). TFRHHHII BHA132
3 BUCKO’S BOY (GB) (253) 20/1442- D
B g Midnight Legend - Buxom (IRE)
10 11-12
Joe Anderson (3)
Mr A. J. & Mrs J. Ward Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br A. J. & Mrs J. Ward BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade it 3 wins in 5 starts when striking on 23f Worcester reappearance last June. Solid efforts in defeat have followed and solid chance if picking up where he left off 8 months earlier TFRHHHHI BHA131
4
WEST
TO THE BRIDGE (IRE) (14) 32451-4
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Godlylady (IRE)
12 11-12
Miss Heidi Palin (7)
Mr J. Tierney Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr L. Dunne The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEWStillcapableof useful form despite his veteran status and turned in his best effort for a while to score for the first time in almost 2 years in 11-runner event at Wetherby (19.7f) in February. Not disgraced at this venue 11 weeks on and should remain competitive back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA131
5 FARNOGE (GB) (140) 1PP3/23- C
B g Camelot - Septembers Hawk (IRE)
7 11-11
Freddie Gingell
Mr J. C. G. Chua Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Wood Farm Stud Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved to be a disappointment in first-time cheekpieces when last of 3 in novice chase at Leicester (20.1f, soft, 18/5) 140 days ago, checking out as if possibly amiss. Back over hurdles for handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA130
6 WA WA (IRE) (22) 0P0251- D
B g Yeats (IRE) - North Star Poly (IRE)
10 10-10
Lewis Saunders (7) Perseverance partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Alistair Corrigan Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on the promise of his stable debut at the second attempt when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle (15/2) at Perth (26.6f, soft) 22 days ago, driven out. Tongue strap back on Has to be taken seriously in follow-up bid TFRHHHHH BHA115
2024: TAKE NO CHANCES (IRE) 6 11 7 Fergus Gillard 2-1 (Dan Skelton) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5.
Stewards Note: FARNOGE: Following its run on 28/12/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Bucko’s Boy (GB), 11-4 Wa Wa (IRE), 11-2 West To The Bridge (IRE), 15-2 Minella Rescue (IRE), 17-2 Farnoge (GB), 9-1 Secret Trix (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 7.31
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 4F 189YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FALCON SCAFFOLD MIDLANDS OPTIMUM 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (23 wins from 152 runners, 15%) runs ISHOLO DU VIVIEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (6 wins from 51 runners, 12%) runs SHADOWS IN THE SKY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROCK ON RITA trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 145 miles.
SHADOWS IN THE SKY arrives here on the back of a string of tame efforts but he’s now just 1lb higher than for his Hexham success during the autumn and, moreover, it would be no surprise were he to bounce back on this debut for the James Owen yard. It will be interesting to see if the market speaks in his favour and, if so, the hint should be taken. Special Dragon did well under the circumstances at Haydock and she is the clear main danger ahead of Isholo du Vivien. 1-2-3:
colours
1 ISHOLO DU VIVIEN (FR) (252) 413102- D 7 12-0
Br g Voiladenuo (FR) - Sholowisas (FR)
Theo Gillard
Mrs Carol Shaw Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mr Yves Letort Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of good-ground handicap chases at Stratford (17f) and Cartmel (21f) last summer Signed off 2024 with a creditable second upped to 22.6f at the former course in September and he could have a part to play if raring to go back from an 8-month break TFRHHHII BHA100
2 SHADOWS IN THE SKY (IRE) (53) 415PPP- 9 11-10
Br g Arcadio (GER) - Ballinacraig (IRE)
Sean Bowen
BDRSyndicates James Owen, Newmarket
Br John & Jamie O’Brien
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful twice from the front in 2 1/2m handicap chases at Hexham in 2024, the latest off a 1lb lower mark in October. It’s been all downhill since (pulled up last 3 starts) but he wouldn’t be the first to benefit from the switch to the James Owen yard. TFRHHHHH BHA96
3 SPECIAL DRAGON
B m Kayf Tara - Dragonera
(GB) (28) 1/20F53- D 6 11-5
Henry Brooke
The Preston Lodge Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Preston Lodge Stud Swansway S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair 21f hurdles winner who looked in need of the run back from 5 months off at Wetherby in March Stepped up on that when third in 7-runner Haydock handicap (2 1/2m, good) last month (badly hampered at the second-last) and, still open to improvement in this sphere, she has to enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA91
4 ROCK ON RITA (IRE)
(2) 5//P010-6 D
B m Shirocco (GER) - Gilt Free (IRE)
9 10-13
Richie McLernon
Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Miss Mariliis Joe
TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner who left previous form in this sphere behind when taking 21f Fakenham mares’ handicap in March. However, she has followed that with a couple of poor efforts, including at Fontwell on Thursday, and she doesn’t boast the most convincing of profiles. TFRHHHII BHA85
5 KINGS JUSTICE (GB)
(28) 4P25F4- 7 10-11
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Queen’s Law Charlie Todd
Mrs Beverley Bostock Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Mr S. Allwood & Mr D. Bostock Allwood Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWNarrowly denied at Catterick in January and shaped as if back in form until a luckless late exit at Sedgefield (21f, good to soft) 2 months later Behind Special Dragon at Haydock next time, though, and it could be that a return to Catterick (form figures there read 212B2) is what he needs. TFRHHIII BHA83
6 ORION D’AUBRELLE (FR) (22) 40/15/00- 12 10-11
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Erbalunga (FR)
Aaron Anderson (5)
Mr John Wright Michael Wigham, Newmarket
Br Frederic Duvivier
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful chaser at best when trained by Willie Mullins but didn’t show much sole start for John Wright in a hunter last spring and similarly low-key in 2 starts for present yard this year TFRHIIII BHA83
7 EVEN BREAK (IRE) (193) 060/0/PP- 7 10-6
B g Alkaadhem - Lady Marnay (IRE) Ben Poste
Mrs Rosemary Gasson Rosemary Gasson, Banbury
Br Seamus Byrne Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced sole start in Irish points and little to shout about under Rules so far, most recently pulled up on chase debut at Warwick in November TFRHIIII BHA78
8 HIGGS (IRE) (11) 04423-3 C 12 10-2
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Captain Supreme (IRE)
Mr Andrew Gough
James Best
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Mrs D Cashman SJD Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner of low-grade 3m handicap chases this time last year, including at this course Best effort since the turn of the year when runner-up at Ffos Las 3 starts back but this veteran is not the most reliable of propositions. TFRHHHII BHA73
2024: OVER MILK WOOD 8 10 2 Jack Hogan 11-2 (Gary Hanmer) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5. Stewards Note: SPECIAL DRAGON: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Shadows In The Sky (IRE), 10-3 Special Dragon (GB), 9-2 Isholo du Vivien (FR), 6-1 Rock On Rita (IRE), 17-2 Higgs (IRE), 12-1 Kings Justice (GB), 40-1 Orion d’Aubrelle (FR), 150-1 Even Break (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
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SIXTH RACE 8.01
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): N Mulholland (22 wins from 162 runners, 14%) runs PORTCAMMON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Gordon (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE trained by C Gordon, Winchester, 154 miles.
HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE is taken to defy the handicapper again and complete a hat-trick. The reliable Maple rates an obvious danger, while a market move for Neil Mulholland handicap newcomer Portcammon would also bring him firmly into the reckoning.
1
B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Shuil A Hocht (IRE)
Freddie Gordon (3)
Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Kenilworth House Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW On a hat-trick after good-ground wins at Warwick (19f) and over C&D this spring Did it cosily here last time and even an 8lb rise may not stop him going in again. TFRHHHHH BHA103
2
MAPLE
(GB) (23) U22432-
B g Camelot - Spice Trail
R Whitelock, L Clemitson & R Jefferson
Br Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd
4 11-9
Jamie Hamilton
Ruth Jefferson, Malton
Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who added another creditable effort when second of 14 over 2m at Perth (soft) 23 days ago. A 2lb nudge shouldn’t prevent another prominent showing. TFRHHHHI BHA104
3
PORTCAMMON (IRE)
(26) 1/40566-
B g Reliable Man - Desert Red (IRE)
Mr P C O Neill
6 11-7
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Cherryvalley Farms Ies Utilities S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful bumper winner for Willie Mullins Has yet to match that in maiden/novice hurdles but could prove a different proposition now handicapping in cheekpieces. All the more interesting if backed TFRHHHHI BHA96
4 OFF TO ALABAMA (GB) (23) 16/0646- D
B g Telescope (IRE) - Off By Heart
7 11-6
Kevin Brogan
Mrs J Mackie John Mackie, Church Broughton
Br George Maher
TIMEFORMVIEWSprung a 66/1 surprise on Wetherby bumper debut in February 2024 but well beaten in 2 bumpers/3 hurdles since Much more realistic chance now handicapping but would still need to see market support to consider TFRHHIII BHA95
5
BLACKIJO DAGROSTIS
(FR) (11) 45P45-6
Br g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Chanelle Dagrostis (FR)
Lost in the Summer Wine 2
Br Mr Jean-Pierre Cordonnier
6 11-6
Stan Sheppard
Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Matt Sheppard S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winless following 8 attempts between the flags and modest form over hurdles for current yard, including weakening into sixth on Worcester handicap debut 11 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA95
6 GRANNY B (IRE) (14) 30460-3
B m Acclamation - Debuetantin
5 10-5
Charlie Deutsch
Mr Michael Mullineaux Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
Br Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWPoor maiden hurdler One of better efforts when 6 3/4 lengths third of 9 to Highway One O Five over C&D 14 days ago but even an 8lb swing in the weights doesn’t look enough for her to turn the tables. TFRHHHII BHA80
2024: STRUTTER (FR) 5 11 12 Nico de Boinville 9-2 (Nicky Henderson) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: GRANNY B: Following its run on 3/5/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Highway One O Five (IRE), 5-2 Maple (GB), 11-2 Portcammon (IRE), 13-2 Granny B (IRE), 14-1 Blackijo Dagrostis (FR), 22-1 Off To Alabama (GB)
SEVENTH RACE 8.31
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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (54 wins from 234 runners, 23%) runs ROCK ON TOMMY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 19 runners, 47%) runs ROCK ON TOMMY LONGEST TRAVELLER: RED WINDSOR trained by C Gordon, Winchester, 154 miles.
If ROCK ON TOMMY can shrug off a disappointing run at Warwick last time he might prove the answer to this finale. In a race where recent solid form is thin on the ground Present Fair has to merit respect as a last-time-out winner Penna Rossa should also be competitive if new trainer Sarah-Jayne Davies has him primed after a break.
1 WHISPERING ROYAL (IRE) (46)
3164/04-
B g Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Wild Academy (IRE)
Mr David Gibbons
5 12-0
Isabelle Ryder (7)
Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
Br R. Cody K & M (Hauliers) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat/hurdles winner who stepped up a little on his return/yard debut run when fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Kempton (2m, good) 46 days ago. Needs to take another step forward if he’s to feature here, though TFRHHIII BHA99
2 PRESENT
FAIR (IRE)
(23) 350431- C D
B g Presenting - Premier Victory (IRE)
8 12-0
Charlie Maggs (5)
Donald McCain Racing Club Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Fergal Loman & Joseph Duncan
TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a reduced mark over 19.5f at Bangor (soft) 23 days ago. Should remain competitive off 4lb higher. TFRHHHHI BHA99
3 RED WINDSOR (IRE) (22) 0/30004- 8 11-7
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Pros ‘n’ Cons (IRE)
Freddie Gordon (3) Party People 2 Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Alan Creighton Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable type Ran better than for a while when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19f, good) but whether he backs it up is another matter TFRHHHII BHA92
4 LILOO D’ORES (FR) (24) 5346//2P- 8 11-4
B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Diagora (FR)
Jack Hogan
Le Soleil Racing Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Br S.C.E.A Des Terrains D’Avilly Saint Leon Msj Torr Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed she retains ability after 2 1/2 years off when second in novice handicap at Carlisle (19f, good) in April but pulled up at Perth 16 days later TFRHHIII BHA89
5 PENNA ROSSA (IRE) (126) P52003- 6 11-2
B g Belardo (IRE) - Alpine
Tabitha Worsley (3) Moorland Racing and Mark Hammond Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Jennifer & Evelyn Cullen Moorland Racing & Mark Hammond S
TIMEFORM VIEW Not won since 2022 but placed 3 times last season, the latest when third of 9 at Ffos Las in January. Returns for a new trainer after 4 months off. TFRHHHII BHA87
6 MONTANA GOLDEN (IRE) (36) 5P6004- 6 11-0
Ch g Mount Nelson - Havana Dancer (IRE)
Richie McLernon
Mr P. Hickey Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Edmund Vaughan Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising start to his career when second in a Worcester bumper last summer Hasn’t come close to matching that level in 5 starts over hurdles, including finding little when fourth of 5 in 25f Huntingdon handicap 36 days ago. Back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA85
7 CHER MONSIEUR (FR) (31) S30000- 5 10-10
Ch g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Ma Chere Amie (FR)
Conor O’Farrell
Mrs Samantha Dunn Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire
TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in 4 outings, including on recent handicap debut after 5 months off. Fitted with a first-time hood here. TFRHHIII BHA81
1-2-3:
ROSSA (IRE)
8 ROCK ON TOMMY (GB) (33) 434520- C 10 10-9
Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Little Carmela
Sean Bowen
Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br T. A. Williams
Motaclan, Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Inconsistent but his penultimate Southwell near miss shows he’s capable off this sort of mark and he might have struck upon a weak race here if a subsequent Warwick flop can be forgiven. TFRHHHHH BHA80
2024: JASMIN DE GRUGY (FR) 5 11 8 Richie McLernon 11-10 (Anthony Honeyball) 13 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Hood worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.
Stewards Note:
PENNA ROSSA: Following its run on 11/1/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe. ROCK ON TOMMY: Following its run on 14/4/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Present Fair (IRE), 4-1 Montana Golden (IRE), 5-1 Red Windsor (IRE), 6-1 Rock On Tommy (GB), 12-1 Penna Rossa (IRE), 14-1 Liloo d’Ores (FR), 20-1 Cher Monsieur (FR), 28-1 Whispering Royal (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 5.20 - THE PUMP HOUSE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, May 12th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 14th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb SIMON CAMMILLARE has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition a prize will be given to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 13 entries at £30. - Closed May 12th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 5.55 - THE ANT STANWAY FINAL FURLONG STAG NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, May 12th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb The racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 14 entries at £38.Closed May 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.30 - THE 4 OAKS GROUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, the third £1421, the fourth £711 and the fifth £354. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £58 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Oaks Group have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries, 1 at £11 and 15 at £58. - Closed May 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182; Fourth £591; Fifth £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
Fourth Race 7.01 - THE CHEMIQUE ADHESIVES 40TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9677 to the winning horse The second to receive £4449, the third £2224, the fourth £1112, the fifth £556 and the sixth £277. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions) £93 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £75 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Chemique Adhesives have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a 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 PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 16 entries, 2 at £18 and 14 at £93. - Closed May 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7394; Second £3696; Third £1849; Fourth £924; Fifth £461; Sixth £231. (Penalty Value £9677.58)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 7.31 - THE FALCON SCAFFOLD MIDLANDS OPTIMUM 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 12th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries at £30 - Closed May 12th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.01 - THE DIVERSITECH INTERNATIONAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 Enter by noon, May 12th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Diversitech International have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £30. - Closed May 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.31 - THE QUINNBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, May 12th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m May 15th Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb QuinnBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 23 entries at £30. - Closed May 12th, 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 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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