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JO PROCTOR
Executive Director
Financial Controller
Clerk of the Course
DEBBIE NEWMAN
LIZ O’SULLIVAN
PAUL HANSON
Hospitality Manager
Business Manager
ABBIE GRAY
Catering Operations Manager
Safety & Operations Manager
JAZMIN COLLINS
Business Co-ordinator
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SUNDAY 25 MAY
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
TOM EVETTS (CHIEF STEWARD)
CAROLINE TELLWRIGHT (STEWARDS' PANEL CHAIR)
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STARTERS
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JUDGE
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CLERK OF THE SCALES
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EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS
JOANNA VICKERS
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BRIAN BARRASS
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CHARLIE MOORE
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Spider Man & Wonder Woman
12:35pm - 13:05 pm (Main Gates)
13:30pm - 14:00pm (Centre Course)
14:45pm - 15:15pm (Centre Course)
16:00pm - 16:30pm (Centre Course)
Captain America & Thor
13:00pm - 13:30 pm (Main Gates)
14:00pm - 14:30pm (Centre Course)
15:15pm - 15:45pm (Centre Course)
16:00pm - 16:30pm (Centre Course)
12:30pm - 5;30pm - Centre Course Marquee
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 70YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund £6150 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (23 wins from 178 runners, 13%) runs LET ME GO BOYS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (2 wins from 22 runners, 9%) runs LET ME GO BOYS LONGEST TRAVELLER: SCHOOL DAYS OVER trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 182 miles.
GEORDIE NIGHT would have solid claims on the best of his form from last season and looks worth another chance following wind surgery. Pooley’s Promise caused something of a shock when winning at Ffos Las earlier this month but remains unexposed over staying trips, with last time out winner East Eagle also worthy of consideration. Let Me Go Boys is one to keep an eye on in the market now stepping up trip on only his second handicap start.
Br g Ocovango - Landenstown Rose (IRE)
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton
Br Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly consistent in handicap hurdles in summer of 2024 but ran poorly over fences at Chepstow in October. Shaped better back over hurdles on final start for Fergal O’Brien without ever looking like winning. Likely has something to find on stable debut. TFRHHIII BHA103
2
(IRE) (34) 2/0440- 5 12-0
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - O What A Dame (IRE)
Richie McLernon Fall From Gracers Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Metric Bloodstock Limited Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWPurchasedfor£82,000afterfinishingrunner-upinanIrishpointinFebruarylastyear Finishedfourthinapairofmaidensoverthewinterandcouldonlymatch that form (after 4 months off) on handicap debut last time Entitled to be sharper for that and could do better over his longer trip TFRHHHII BHA103
(69) 3/46554-
B g Youmzain (IRE) - On Her Own (IRE)
Mr Edward J. Ware
6 11-7
Tom Bellamy
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Geoffrey Thompson Tori Global S TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up on his only start in points and fair form in bumpers. Didn’t quite match that form in maiden/novice hurdles and he could be open to improvement now sent handicapping (had wind surgery in the interim) over a longer trip TFRHHHII BHA96
0/52235-
Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie
MMG Racing
6 11-6
Tom Broughton (5)
Nick Kent, Brigg
Br R. J. & S. A. Carter Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLastseason’sWetherbysecondhasworkedoutwellwiththeraceproducingmultiplewinners.ExcuseswhenthirdatMarketRasennexttimebutwasunabletojustify market support when fifth of 6 at the same course in March, made respiratory noise. Could be worth another chance following wind surgery. TFRHHHHH BHA95
4/P002-2 BF 6 11-0
B g Getaway (GER) - Harbour Mistress (IRE)
On Business
David Noonan
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Parkville Stud Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEWBack on song when finding only an unexposed one too good at Chepstow in March (19.5f) prior to looking short of gears when runner-up over 2 1/2m at Ffos Las earlier this month. Step up in trip should suit on that evidence TFRHHHII BHA89
6 EAST EAGLE (IRE) (40) 2PP5P1- 5 10-9
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Ask Sutton (IRE)
Aaron Anderson (5) Mrs Janet Cooper /M E Sowersby Mike Sowersby, Malton
Br James D. Leahy
TIMEFORMVIEWCaused something of a surprise following a breathing operation when relishing step up to 3m at Southwell, landing 9-runner handicap 40 days ago, found plenty for pressure That form gives him a chance but he needs to prove he can back up that performance. TFRHHHHI BHA84
7 POOLEY’S PROMISE (IRE) (19) 0B65P-1
6 10-9
B m Shirocco (GER) - Wild Fern (IRE) Brendan Powell RS Racing (Syndicates) Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Mr Michael Ennis RS Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWTailed off in previous completed start over hurdles prior to scoring at big odds in a Ffos Las handicap 19 days ago, travelled well and won comfortably Remains unexposed over this sort of trip and is one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA84
2024: MY MONTY 7 12 0 Ben Poste 7-4 (James Evans) 4 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 6.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3, 4.
Stewards Note:
GEORDIE NIGHT: Following its run on 16/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Pooley’s Promise (IRE), 7-2 Geordie Night (GB), 4-1 East Eagle (IRE), 6-1 Getuptheyard (IRE), 12-1 Let Me Go Boys (IRE), Little Big Kev (IRE), 14-1 School Days Over (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
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Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 2lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (45 wins from 243 runners, 19%) runs GWASH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs GWASH LONGEST TRAVELLER: MARLACOO trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 93 miles.
Having been well supported, MARLACOO wasn’t seen to best effect when pulling hard on handicap debut. He looks worth another chance over a slightly shorter trip and can record a second hurdles success at the expense of Kaituna River, who arrives in great heart on the back of a pair of runner-up finishes, while course specialist Miss Maverick cannot be ruled out having returned to form last time.
1 FINE CASTING (IRE) (85) 2/60204- 9 11-11
B g Shantou (USA) - Fine Fortune (IRE)
Ben Jones
Mrs S. P. Davis Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Hugh Hazzard Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler at best but hasn’t won since December 2022, his best efforts coming with give in the ground Back to form when last seen in March when fourth in a Class 3 handicap at Newbury. Not ruled out down in class. TFRHHHII BHA118
(309) 601/F45- D
6 11-10
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - My Lady Dane (IRE) Fern O’Brien (5)
The Ravenswell Ladies Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br James Codd BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved from hurdling debut when landing a 19f Warwick maiden in April and would have defied a penalty at Uttoxeter but for final flight fall Two tame efforts following that mishap and he needs to bounce back on handicap debut following a break TFRHHIII BHA117
3
RIVER (IRE) (34) 324022-
8 11-6
B g Ask - Kaituna (IRE) Kielan Woods
Money Down The River Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br I. Geraghty Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWArrives in great heart following a pair of runner-up finishes, latest when enjoying the run of the race in a Plumpton handicap (25f). Drops in trip but should still be in the mix on current form TFRHHHHI BHA113
(IRE) (30) 32F213-
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Sally Knox (IRE)
RaceShare 100 - Marlacoo
5 11-5
Stan Sheppard
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Mrs Vera Deegan RaceShare S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner in Ireland and opened hurdles account at the fifth attempt when landing the odds in a 6-runner Ayr novice (19.5f, heavy) Unable to justify support on handicap debut when too keen, finishing third of 10 at Fontwell (21.8f) Shorter trip no issue and looks well worth another chance TFRHHHHH BHA112
13PP5-1 CD
8 11-4
B m Westerner - Heels Overhead Jack Hogan
Miss Jean Balmer Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Br Miss Jean Balmer
TIMEFORMVIEWRackedupahattrickinmaiden/novicehurdlesatthiscourseinApril/Maylastyear Hadbeeninthedoldrumsbutdulybouncedbackrevertedtopositivetactics, better than ever when landing 11-runner handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f) 15 days ago. Has to enter calculations returning to this track. TFRHHHHI BHA111
24/2644- C D
Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Garden Heaven (IRE)
9 11-2
William Maggs (5)
Thomas Fearn Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Donal Casey Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse novice hurdler winner in 2022. Dual winner of novice chases in 2023 but proved inconsistent towards the back end of last season Still below form on handicap hurdle debut last month but did shape with more promise until undone by late error. Another step forward required. TFRHHIII BHA109
2024: MCGOWAN’S PASS 13 10 5 William Shanahan 7-1 (Jennie Candlish) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Miss Maverick (GB), 3-1 Marlacoo (IRE), 9-2 Fine Casting (IRE), 11-2 Kaituna River (IRE), 10-1 Gwash (IRE), 14-1 Grey Skies (IRE)
2m(H)(9) Mountainside (GB) (3yo+)
2m(C)(12) Festive Affair (IRE) (5yo+)
2m4f(H)(10) Chicago’s Best (GB) (3yo+)
2m4f(C)(15) Javert (IRE) (4yo+)
2m6½f(C)(16) Kinondo Kwetu (GB) (5yo+)
2m7½f(H)(12) Geordie Des Champs (IRE) (4yo+)
3m2f(C)(20) Drop Out Joe (GB) (5yo+)
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website https://www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk/
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Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4465, 2nd £2233, 3rd £1116, 4th £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (49 wins from 262 runners, 19%) runs SERVICE MINIMUM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 34 runners, 29%) runs SERVICE MINIMUM LONGEST TRAVELLER: TENNESSEE ORANGE trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 122 miles.
Dan Skelton’s SERVICE MINIMUM scored impressively on her recent hurdling bow at Ludlow and is taken to make light of a 6lb penalty. Crystal Spring showed some promise when runner-up at Fakenham on her hurdling debut and should have a say along with Alan King’s points winner Tennessee Orange who is worth a market check on her first go in this sphere.
1 SERVICE MINIMUM (FR) (14) 322-1
Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Zanzibelle (FR)
O Williams
5 11-4
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr Christophe Pellerin Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Doctor Dino mare showed promise when placed all 3 starts in bumpers before easily making a winning start over hurdles in 3-runner novice at Ludlow (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago. Capable of better The one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-
B m Ocovango - Earthshan (IRE)
105-5
5 10-12
Brendan Powell
The Whispering Angels Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Ms Linda Twomey
TIMEFORMVIEW £42,000 buy after winning an Irish point in November and hinted at promise sent hurdling when fifth of 8 in 2m4f Worcester novice 12 days ago. In excellent hands and should take a step forward here TFRHHHII BHA-
3 FRESH AS A DAISY (GB) (115) 52-
B m Kapgarde (FR) - Whoops A Daisy
6 10-12
James Bowen
Just Four Men Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston
TIMEFORMVIEWRelated to a useful sort in bumpers and showed ability herself in that shere, particularly when runner-up at Wincanton in January. Very much one to consider now going hurdling after a break TFRHHHII BHA-
4 JUST TELL ROBYN (GB) (8) 0P-6
B m Telescope (IRE) - Robyn de Galles (IRE)
5 10-12
Toby Wynne
The Perthy Partnership Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Vintner Stud Swansway S
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope mare has offered little in 3 starts, most recently when sixth of 7 in 2m novice hurdle at Bangor 8 days ago. Hard to warm to TFRHHIII BHA-
5
(IRE) (64) 64231- D
Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Magical Miss (IRE)
Mr A. J. Powell
5 10-12
Tom Cannon
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Cathal Ennis Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW €48,000 3-y-o, £5,000 4-y-o, Doctor Dino mare Got off mark in points in March so she’s an interesting hurdling newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-
Gr f Crystal Ocean - Simonia (IRE)
4 10-4
Sean Bowen
J Hankinson, P Hanson, R Pipe and T Pipe Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Mrs Virginia McGrath Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, made an encouraging start over hurdles when a clear second of 5 in novice at Fakenham (20f, good) 19 days ago. She can do better so must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA2024: MISS MAVERICK 7 11 8 James Davies 2-1 (Gary Hanmer) 5 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Service Minimum (FR), 10-3 Crystal Spring (IRE), 5-1 Fresh As A Daisy (GB), 13-2 Tennessee Orange (IRE), 20-1 Brooklyn Callin (IRE), 150-1 Just Tell Robyn (GB)
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SirStanleyClarkewas awell-knownlocal self-made businessmanand racingenthusiast,so whentheleasefor UttoxeterRacecourse cameupfromEast StaffordshireCouncil hewasexcited totakeupthe challenge.Acquiring theracecoursein 1988,SirStansawan opportunityforthe racecoursetobecome consum-er-focused andamore commercialoperation, maximisingthe numberofpeople livingina1-hour driveofthetrack.
SirStaninvestedintheracecourse,buildingnewgrandstands,improving facilitiesforracegoers,jockeys,trainersandhorses,andveryimportantlyprize money.Whilstmodernisinghewaskeentopreservethecharmandcharacterby retainingsomeofthetimbercladbuilding,whichwestillhavearoundtheParade Ringtoday.
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AsticklerforstandardsClarkehadaneyefordetail,whetheritbecuttingthe grass,makingsuretheplacewasclean,improvingsignage,repaintingand repairingbuildings,racecoursestaffmeetingandgreetingcustomersproperlyand providingpropercustomerservice.Thisisverymuchtheethosthattheteamat Uttoxeterstilllivebytoday.
SirStan’sachievementsatUttoxeter,ledhimtodevelopNorthernRacingwho operated10racecoursesacrossthecountrybasedonUttoxeter’sblueprint, includingBrighton,Bath,Chepstow,FontwellPark,Hereford,Newcastle,Sedgefi eld,UttoxeterandYarmouth.
Astheysay,behindanygoodmanwasagreatwomanandLadyClarkewasjust that.Agreatfoiltoherdynamichusbandshewascaringandsupportive.She lovedUttoxeterRacecourseandherracehorseswhichshebothownedandbred. WewerefortunatetohaveLadyClarkeasourPatronandshewaswithusracing onlyafewdaysbeforeshediedinSeptember2015.
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TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CLARKE CHASE (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 2)
(for The Sir Stanley and Lady Clarke Challenge Trophy) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £40000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (Penalty Value £20812)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (49 wins from 262 runners, 19%) runs HELTENHAM AND REAL STONE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 34 runners, 29%) runs HELTENHAM AND REAL STONE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MATTERHORN trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 149 miles.
MATTERHORN took a big step back in the right direction when second at Plumpton last month and looks ready to strike. Bhaloo ran a cracker from out of the weights at Cheltenham last time and is next best ahead of impressive Perth winner Heltenham.
1 MATTERHORN (FR) (34) 11P002-
B g Martaline - Sacarine (FR)
7 12-0
Harry Cobden
Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Mme Henri Devin Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 4 starts in handicap chases last summer Well held next 3 starts but back on track when second at Plumpton last month and capable of holding his form Big player back up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA143
2 HELTENHAM (FR) (31) F/04P21- D
B g Masked Marvel - Souris Blanche (FR)
8 11-13
Harry Skelton
Exors of the late Mr N. W. Lake Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mme Anne-Charlotte Andre et al The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to best of late, resuming winning ways in good style at Perth (2 1/2m, soft) 31 days ago. Hit with an 8lb rise but he’s a major player all the same TFRHHHHI BHA142
3 HORANTZAU D’AIRY (FR) (50) 220000- D
8 11-13
B g Legolas (JPN) - Panzara d’Airy (FR) Ciaran Gethings
Mr Jim Gill Michael Keady, Newmarket
Br Mr Claude-Yves Pelsy
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in the Kerry and Munster Nationals last season Huge ask on first start for this yard in Grand National at Aintree but held his own for a good way. This more suitable but still looks high enough in the weights TFRHHIII BHA142
4 LIGHT N STRIKE (IRE) (18) P6P32-1
9 11-11
B g Leading Light (IRE) - One Rose Ben Jones
Salvo & Alex Giannini Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Charles Persse
TIMEFORM VIEW Added to an excellent spring record when winning at Newton Abbot 18 days ago, value extra as he pulled clear in the closing stages. Seems sure to go well again TFRHHHHI BHA140
5 GLENGOULY (FR) (51) 0U/P6U0- D
B g Coastal Path - Roulmapoule (FR)
9 11-10
Richie McLernon
Mr Justin Carthy Faye Bramley, Lambourn
Br Mr Patrice Vagne
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t managed to add to Thurles chase debut success back in 2022 and again shaped as if amiss on final start for Willie Mullins (sold 16,000 gns in May) TFRHIIII BHA139
6 BHALOO (IRE) (39) 1PPP13- D
Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Feldaline (IRE)
7 11-7
James Bowen
Dash Grange Stud Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Susannah Berry
TIMEFORMVIEWMadesuccessfulstartover fences in4-runnerhandicapatAscotinNovember Pulledup next3startsbutbacktoformwith abangwhenscoringatNewbury and backed that up with a good third from 3lb out of the weights in Grade 2 handicap at Cheltenham last month. Needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA136
7 REAL STONE (GB) (34) 2F/P146- D
B g Arvico (FR) - Stoney Path
10 10-13
Tristan Durrell (3)
Mrs S. C. Welch Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs S. C. Welch
The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEWMixed record over fences last season but back to best when making all at Wetherby in February, unchallenged However, only fourth at Kelso next time and ran even worse at Chepstow since TFRHHIII BHA128
8 VINTAGE FIZZ (GB) (22) 65423-0 D
8 10-13
Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - Milan Athlete (IRE) Conor O’Farrell Fine Claret Racing & Mr T.S. Ingham Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Br Mr W. Kinsey Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice a winner of small-field handicap chases at around 2 1/2m in 2023 and went close at Market Rasen last summer. Some good place efforts since and excuses here last time Not taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA128
2024: YOUR DARLING (IRE) 9 11 11 Ben Jones 12-1 (Ben Pauling) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Heltenham (FR), 9-2 Matterhorn (FR), Bhaloo (IRE), 6-1 Light N Strike (IRE), 11-1 Vintage Fizz (GB), 18-1 Real Stone (GB), 25-1 Horantzau d’Airy (FR), 66-1 Glengouly (FR)
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £199,971 in
from 29th March to 22nd June 2025.
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (22 wins from 165 runners, 13%) runs MASTERDREAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (13 wins from 49 runners, 27%) runs LEADING FORCE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ART OF DIPLOMACY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 235 miles.
LEADING FORCE made a positive start for this yard when just failing over hurdles at Southwell on Tuesday and has obvious claims off the same mark back in this sphere. Art of Diplomacy rates the main threat having had excuses at Ffos Las last time.
B g Archipenko (USA) - Rowlestone Express
James Bowen
Peter Bowen Racing Club Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br G. E. Amey
TIMEFORMVIEWFlat winner who won 3 times over hurdles for Dr Richard Newland In the frame first 6 starts over fences for this yard and easy to forgive latest outing (second run in as many days). Can make presence felt again. TFRHHHHI BHA111
2 MASTERDREAM (FR) (19) 562/45-U
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Santa Christiana (FR)
8 11-4
Conor O’Farrell
Mr Dave Harris Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Haras de Saint Julien & A.Tamagni-Bodmer
TIMEFORMVIEW Flat/hurdles winner but raced only 3 times over fences and let down by jumping after 7 months off back in this sphere at Worcester last month TFRHHHII BHA100
3 LEADING FORCE (IRE) (5) 40050-2 D BF 8 11-1
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Good Looking Woman (IRE)
Deva Racing SE
Sean Bowen
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Oliver Loughlin Deva Racing Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 21f chase at Sedgefield this time last year Mostly below par since but step back in the right direction starting out for this yard when just denied over hurdles at Southwell on Tuesday so needs considering off the same mark back in this sphere. Headgear back on TFRHHHHH BHA97
(IRE) (43) 0010PP- D
Ch m Sholokhov (IRE) - Beg La Eile (IRE)
10 11-0
Charlie Deutsch Poplar Cottage Racing Club 2
Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br Mr John Motherway Ap Precision Groundworks S TIMEFORMVIEW Back to winning ways in mares’ handicap chase at Worcester (20f) in July but well held all 3 starts since, including at Bangor last month. Back on winning mark at least. TFRHHHII BHA96
2024: COKYTHO (FR) 6 10 12 Bryan Carver 9-2 (Alex Hales) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
SWEET STREET: Following its run on 12/4/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Leading Force (IRE), 7-4 Art of Diplomacy (GB), 13-2 Masterdream (FR), 12-1 Sweet Street (IRE)
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Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (55 wins from 238 runners, 23%) runs VOCITO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (13 wins from 49 runners, 27%) runs TARA ITI LONGEST TRAVELLER: TARA ITI trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 125 miles.
None of the quartet can be ruled out but TARA ITI comes here on the back of an excellent Warwick second so is taken to bag a third success since joining James Owen. Tom Lacey’s thriving My Friend Sean rates a massive danger however as he bids to go in for the fifth time in his last six outings. Vocito is also weighted to have a say if on his A-game.
colours no horse age st lb
1 VOCITO (IRE) (32) 151315- D
B g Vocalised (USA) - Astralai (IRE)
7 12-0
Sean Bowen
Sky’s The Limit Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br J. S. Bolger Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWA four-time hurdles/chase winner in the first half of last season but he came in only fifth of 7 after 5 months off in handicap chase at Perth (16f, soft) 32 days ago. Handily weighted if back on song though reverted to hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA119
2 MY
SEAN (IRE) (35) 011311- CD
6 11-10
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kaffie Cameron Iles (5)
Mr David Kellett Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Anthony Smiddy Plumbing World S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving at present and made it 4 victories in his last 5 starts when bagging 8-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (2m2f, good) last month. Raised another 7lb but further progress can’t be discounted. TFRHHHHI BHA115
3
(16) 311F05- D
Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Mainicin (IRE)
4 11-1
Danny McMenamin
Mr J. Fyffe Adrian Keatley, Malton
Br J. S. Bolger JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a bright start to his hurdles career for current yard when making all in juveniles at Sedgefield and Kempton in October. Lghtly raced since but should strip fitter for a recent run on the Flat at Chester so needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA112
4 TARA ITI (GB) (4) 1321F-2 D
Ch g Sixties Icon - Royal Warranty
7 10-10
Harry Cobden Deva Racing CC
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mr & Mrs C. Bonner Deva Racing Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWOn the up over hurdles since joining current yard, winning 2m handicaps at Huntingdon and at Plumpton in the spring Posted an excellent second of 8 in 2m Warwick handicap last time A player off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA101
2024: CHEF DE TROUPE (FR) 11 10 4 Chris Ward 18-1 (Tony Forbes) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 My Friend Sean (IRE), 9-4 Tara Iti (GB), 3-1 Vocito (IRE), 9-1 Model Approach (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 5.33 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
QUINNBET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (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 (55 wins from 238 runners, 23%) runs KAYDENCE AND STRONG VIEW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs KAYDENCE AND STRONG VIEW LONGEST TRAVELLER: WHIN COVER trained by P Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, 158 miles.
Little form to go on so it could prove best siding with Olly Murphy’s well-related Telescope mare STRONG VIEW to get the better of fellow newcomer Bushstreet Bowman, who is also in good hands and bred to be above average. Ask A Sainte showed promise when third on his debut at Wincanton and appeals as the pick of the rest for minor honours alongside the unraced Alba Crus.
1 ASK A SAINTE (GB) (55) 3-
B g Ask - Sainte Fortuna (FR)
Connor Brace
Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend
Br Mr David Brace OBE
TIMEFORMVIEW 16/1 and green, shaped well when third of 8 in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, good) on NH debut 55 days ago. This Ask gelding has more to offer. Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 BUSHSTREET
(GB) (-)
5 11-2
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Molly Mangetout Kielan Woods
Dr Suzannah Turk Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Dr I. S. L. Hoult Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Schiaparelli gelding Dam unraced. The stable gets plenty of bumper winners so a market move would look significant. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 FINE FELLOW (GB) (-)
Ch h Dunaden (FR) - Pickersleigh (IRE)
5 11-2
Jay Tidball (5)
Mr Mervyn Jones Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Mervyn Jones Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dunaden horse Dam multiple point winner Market can guide on his first run. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 MAN UP FRONT (GB) (-)
5 11-2
B g Frontiersman - Taken By Storm Tabitha Worsley (3)
Mrs Mary Finch James Evans, Kinnersley
Br Mrs Mary Finch
TIMEFORMVIEWFrontiersman gelding Dam, point winner, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 25f) Good Order. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 SUSPECTED (IRE) (-)
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Identity Parade (IRE)
5 11-2
Ben Poste
Francesca Poste Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br Parkville Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW €20,000 3-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel gelding Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful 2 1/2m hurdle winner Parade Away Dam fairly useful 2 1/2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Possibilities on his debut TFRHHHII BHA-
6 ALBA CRUS (IRE) (-)
Gr g Jimmy Two Times (FR) - Kolosseum (GER)
4 10-10
James Bowen
Mr Scott Turner Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe
1Account Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW€55,000 3-y-o, Jimmy Two Times gelding Half-brother to numerous winners, including Korvette Dam, placed twice on Flat in Germany, half-sister to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Kontinent. Noteworthy debutant for in-form yard TFRHHHII BHA-
7 L’ARME DE BONHEUR (FR) (-)
4 10-10
Gr g Manatee - Vallee Viva (FR) Ciaran Gethings
Mr T. R. George Tom George, Slad
Br Winston Cottin & Clovis Cottin HBA Media S
TIMEFORM VIEW Manatee gelding Dam, French chaser (25f winner), is a sister to French chaser (17f winner) Baia Viva and half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Teo Vivo No forlorn hope on his debut TFRHHHII BHA-
(-)
B g Sogann (FR) - Poppy Day
4 10-10
Danny McMenamin
Mrs Susan E. Mason Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea
Br Mrs Susan E. Mason
TIMEFORM VIEW Sogann gelding. Half-brother to poor hurdler Pop The Question Dam point winner Others appeal more on this occasion TFRHHIII BHA-
5 10-9
B m Kayf Tara - Susie Sheep Joshua Bryan
Mr P. D. Wells Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg
TIMEFORMVIEW£26,000 3-y-o, Kayf Tara mare. Dam, fairly useful 3m chase winner, is a half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/ chaser (stayed 3m) Finney. Yard is going well so she must enter calculations on her debut TFRHHHII BHA-
(-)
5 10-9
Br m Telescope (IRE) - Strong Westerner (IRE) Sean Bowen Welfordgolf syndicate Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br R. Rainbow & Sons Welford On Avon Golf Course Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Telescope mare Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful bumper winner/very smart hurdler Strong Leader and bumper winner/ fairly useful hurdler Strong Glance. Catches the eye on paper and hails from yard among the winners. Most interesting TFRHHHHH BHA-
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 4, 5, 6, 8.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Strong View (GB), 4-1 Ask A Sainte (GB), 7-1 Bushstreet Bowman (GB), 9-1 Alba Crus (IRE), Kaydence (GB), 12-1 L’Arme de Bonheur (FR), 14-1 Fine Fellow (GB), 22-1 Suspected (IRE), Whin Cover (GB), 33-1 Man Up Front (GB)
First Race 2.03 - THE TURF SERVICES 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 19th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb TURF SERVICES 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 19th, 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. SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.38 - THE quinnbet.com 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 19th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Penalties, after May 17th, 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 14 entries at £38. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 2lb SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.13 - THE QUINNBET DAILY FREE BET MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5827 to the winning horse The second to receive £2684, the third £1341 and the fourth £671. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, May 19th and pay £53 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 10st 12lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb 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 10 entries at £53. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4465; Second £2233; Third £1116; Fourth £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.48 - THE CLARKE CHASE (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 2)(for The Sir Stanley and Lady Clarke Challenge Trophy) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for five yrs old and upwards. £200 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The CLARKE FAMILY have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize, £100, 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 horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 3 at £40 and 9 at £200. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.23 - THE STEVE BUDDING 60TH YEAR CELEBRATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081 and the fourth £541. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Steve Budding 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. 10 entries at £44. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.58 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK SERGEANT 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 and the fourth £468. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 19th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Mark Segeant has 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 11 entries at £38 - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 23 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.33 - THE QUINNBET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (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, May 19th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb 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 present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will also be given to the groom of the horse that is judged to be the best turned out. 16 entries at £22. - Closed May 19th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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