Uttoxeter Racecard - Thursday 5th June by Arena Racing Company

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THURSDAY 5 JUNE

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FIRST

2.00 THE JACK FROST CHILLER &

HIRE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 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): D Skelton (49 wins from 265 runners, 18%) runs DEEP PURPLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs DEEP PURPLE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MISS GOLDFIRE trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 186 miles.

MISS GOLDFIRE arrives at the top of her game and also holds the edge on form so can follow up in her hat-trick attempt. The progressive Deep Purple should ensure that Harry Fry’s thriving mare doesn’t have things all her own way though, with El Galactico not discounted either.

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Beneﬁcial Choice (IRE)

Mr Andrew L. Cohen

6 11-9

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Nicholas Dee Wood Hall Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Chepstow before advancing his form when a close last of 4 on his handicap debut at Warwick (21f, good) 26 days ago. Not taken lightly back in maiden company. TFRHHHHI BHA119

2 EL GALACTICO (IRE) (29) 2

B g Hillstar - Golan River (IRE)

5 11-2

Richie McLernon

Feilim O’Muiri Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br John Berry Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hillstar gelding came in an encouraging second of 5 in novice hurdle (28/1) at Fontwell (21.8f, good) on his NH debut 29 days ago. Can build on it here. TFRHHHII BHA-

3

MISS GOLDFIRE (IRE) (19) 02221-1 CD

6 11-2

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who comes here on a hat-trick after Fontwell novice victory (2m5f) and easy handicap success over C&D (good) 19 days ago. Big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA111

4 SOLDIER AT ARMS (IRE) (23) 4

Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Hear The Thunder (IRE)

7 11-2

Nathan Moscrop

Mr Beau Stevens Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Patrick Keating Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORM VIEW Badly in need of the experience when a debut fourth of 6 in novice hurdle at Sedgeﬁeld (19.8f, ﬁrm, 14/1) 23 days ago. Plenty more is required. TFRHHIII BHA-

2024: DR SEB (FR) 7 11 2 Sean Bowen 9-4 (Olly Murphy) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Miss Goldﬁre (IRE), 2-1 Deep Purple (IRE), 4-1 El Galactico (IRE), 25-1 Soldier At Arms (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 2.30

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

60TH BIRTHDAY NIGEL KIRBY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund

£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 6lbs.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Lacey (22 wins from 115 runners, 19%) runs POUNDING POET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs PARTY BUSINESS LONGEST TRAVELLER: ERNEST GRAY trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 122 miles.

C&D scorer POUNDING POET took a step back in the right direction when third at Ayr last time and can capitalise on a lenient mark here. Ernest Gray showed the beneﬁt of a wind op when going in at Worcester and rates much the biggest threat ahead of Roger Pol.

1.POUNDING POET (IRE) 2.ERNEST GRAY (IRE) 3.ROGER POL (IRE)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Emily Gray (IRE)

Mr Andy Peake

Tom Cannon

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Suroben Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways on the back of wind surgery in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Up 5lb but not taken lightly with headgear worn there again sported. TFRHHHHI BHA120

2 POUNDING POET (IRE) (55) 6PP4/63- CD 9 11-7

B g Yeats (IRE) - Pestal And Mortar (IRE) Stan Sheppard

HFT Limted and P J King and Son

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Mr David McHugh Plumbing World S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who hinted at a revival when third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good) 55 days ago. Merits serious consideration off a handy-looking mark TFRHHHHH BHA119

3 ROGER POL (IRE) (118) 2P0/13P-

B g Shantou (USA) - Laren (GER)

Cobbold Allen Ogilvy Shaw Morley

7 11-5

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe BetVictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful hurdles/chase winner but off since pulled up in handicap chase at Kempton (24f, soft) 118 days ago. Has something to prove back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA117

4 PARTY BUSINESS (IRE) (30) 3PP50-4

B g Shantou (USA) - Marias Dream (IRE)

9 11-2

Charlie Todd

Eventmasters Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br R. Cody Eventmasters Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 17 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in a below-form fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 30 days ago. He’s hard to warm to TFRHHIII BHA114

2024: EDISON KENT (IRE) 8 11 11 Lilly Pinchin 10-3 (James Owen) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4. Stewards Note: ROGER POL: Following its run on 7/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Ernest Gray (IRE), 5-2 Pounding Poet (IRE), 10-3 Party Business (IRE), 11-2 Roger Pol (IRE)

1-2-3:

Total prize fund

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (49 wins from 265 runners, 18%) runs LADY JAGO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs LADY JAGO

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOST CONNECTIONS trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 182 miles.

This step back up in trip could be just what the doctor ordered for LOST CONNECTIONS, who was a solid second at Hereford when last seen during the autumn and she may well go one better if fully tuned-up. Lady Jago is feared most and Police Academy is taken to claim minor place money, given that Harrys Hope is due to run at Warwick on Wednesday.

1 SCARLET O’TARA (GB) (75) 1211P0- D

B m Kayf Tara - Run Ructions Run (IRE)

Luke Scott (5) Upton House Stud & Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Laura Newland & Caroline Stedman Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWAddedtomaiden/novicewinswhenlandinga3mAscothandicaphurdleinNovember Ranpoorly(foundtohavebled)atCarlislethefollowingmonthandfared little better back from a break in March. Hopes pinned on ﬁrst-time hood/switch to fences helping her to get back on the right path TFRHHIII BHA117

2 LADY JAGO (IRE) (25) 6P114-1 D

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Clara Mc Cloud (IRE)

6 11-13

Harry Skelton

Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br D. Condon

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

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning hurdler who made it 3-7 in this sphere when landing a small-ﬁeld Ludlow handicap (2 1/2m, good to ﬁrm) last month. 2lb rise no great hardship and she should have a big part to play TFRHHHHI BHA116

3 HARRYS HOPE (IRE)

(31) 1112P-2 D

Ch m Quest For Peace (IRE) - Hy Kate (IRE)

The JP Girls

7 11-2

Ben Jones

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Harry Curtis Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwholefthurdlesformwellbehindswitchedtofencesdungtheautumn,winningﬁrst3startsinthisspherebeforegoingcloseinbidforthe4-timer at Hereford (25.2f, soft) in November Shaped well on return from a break back hurdling last month. Engaged 7.40 Warwick Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA105

4 POLICE ACADEMY

(IRE) (20) 20256-5 C D

B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Academy Miss (IRE)

8 11-1

Mr Ben Sutton (5)

Mr N. Sutton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Tom Radley BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a ﬁne start for Fergal O’Brien, winning 3 of her ﬁrst 4 starts over hurdles in 2023 Runner-up on chase debut at Worcester last summer, but she hasn’t been in the same form since and again looks vulnerable TFRHHHII BHA104

5 LOST CONNECTIONS (IRE) (234) 564442- 9 10-10

B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Mini Shan (IRE)

Sean Bowen

Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton Br Leonard Flynn Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinless since taking a Ludlow mares ’ handicap in May 2023, but found just one too good in 10-runner event at Hereford (21f, good) on latest start/ﬁnal run for Katy Price and she could be a factor if ready to roll following a break. TFRHHHHH BHA99

2024: PHIL DE PAIL (FR) 7 12 0 Henry Brooke 7-1 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 13 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note: SCARLET O’TARA: Following its run on 22/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly into stride.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Lady Jago (IRE), 9-4 Harrys Hope (IRE), 11-2 Lost Connections (IRE), 8-1 Police Academy (IRE), 10-1 Scarlet O’Tara (GB)

1-2-3: 1.LOST CONNECTIONS (IRE) 2.LADY JAGO (IRE) 3.POLICE ACADEMY (IRE)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

RECORD TIMES

2m(H)(9) Get Back Get Back (IRE) (3yo+)

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+) 13 Sep 22 5m 34.50s

2m7½f(H)(12) Geordie Des Champs (IRE) (4yo+)

3m2f(C)(20) Drop Out Joe (GB) (5yo+)

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FOURTH RACE 3.30

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

THE GREENTHUMB GRASS IS GREENER 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) Weights lowered 2lbs.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (23 wins from 179 runners, 13%) runs CLONDAW ROYALE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs GHASHAM LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOLDEN IDENTITY trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 139 miles.

BALTRAY was still in last but only around 3 lengths off the lead and still to be asked for his effort when crashing out for the second race in a row at Fontwell in April, so he could well be the answer with a clear round. Lipa K has to enter calculations following a career best at Bangor, with Ghasham also of interest back in this sphere.

1 BALTRAY (IRE) (55) 21/2PFF- D

7 11-11

B g Milan - Shapley Shadow (IRE) Ben Jones

Mrs Sarah Metcalfe Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Mrs Martina Doran Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWHereford maiden hurdle winner in November 2023 Good second of 4 on Fontwell handicap bow 6 months later and was still to be asked for effort when falling last 2 starts 4 months apart Interesting. TFRHHHHH BHA109

2 LIPA K (IRE) (19) PB546-2 D

7 11-11

B g Mamool (IRE) - Triennial (IRE) Henry Brooke Cottrell, Conway & Cottrell Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Mr Liam McKeogh Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced best effort to date when second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, good to ﬁrm) 19 days ago. Needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA109

3 WINDSURFER (GB) (30) 3146P-0 C

B g Getaway (GER) - Baby Shine (IRE)

6 11-10

Mr Charlie Case (7)

Lady Jane Grosvenor Ben Case, Banbury

Br Whitley Stud David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who returned to best after 3 months off when seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Needs more from current mark, however. TFRHHHII BHA108

4 GILBERTINA (GB) (49) 026330-

B m Universal (IRE) - Saaboog

Mrs Marina Kent

8 11-9

Tom Broughton (5)

Nick Kent, Brigg

Br Newstead Priory Stud Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Found her good run coming to a halt when beating only one home in 16-runner handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f, good, 33/1) 49 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time Can bounce back TFRHHHHI BHA107

5 CLONDAW ROYALE (IRE) (15) 01430-0 D

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Goodbloodbadblood (IRE)

6 11-8

Richie McLernon

The Iveragh Syndicate Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mary M. Brennan Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win in hurdle at Haydock in December but ran another shocker after 8 weeks off when last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Work to do TFRHHIII BHA106

6 GOLDEN IDENTITY (GB) (41) 0/4/565-

B g Kayf Tara - Hidden Identity (IRE)

6 11-6

James Davies

Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Paul Bowtell DragonBet, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden under NH rules who got back on track when ﬁfth of 9 in novice hurdle (11/2) at Chepstow (16f, good to ﬁrm) 41 days ago. Bred to stay the longer trip now handicapping but needs more. TFRHHHII BHA104

7 IKIGAI STAR (IRE) (16) 213F0-1 D 5 11-6

Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Mi Raccomando Lilly Pinchin

The Ikigai Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Effevi SRL The Injured Jockeys Fund S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 4-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) 16 days ago, having run of race Nudged up 3lb and should remain competitive. TFRHHHII BHA104

1-2-3: 1.BALTRAY (IRE) 2.LIPA K (IRE) 3.GHASHAM (IRE)

8 GHASHAM (IRE) (8) 0//62235- 6 11-2

B g Churchill (IRE) - Shamarbelle (IRE)

Sean Bowen

Mr K. McKenna Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br A. O’Brien,M Al Monsour& K. Al’ Attiyah

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened hurdles account at Market Rasen in March 2023 and, though winless since, he got back on track with a solid placed effort at Warwick (19f) in February prior to seeming stretched by the longer trip at Fontwell Offered little back on the Flat since but still of interest now returning to jumps. TFRHHHHI BHA100 2024: FAITHFULFLYER (IRE) 7 11 9 Ryan Mania 11-2 (Sandy Thomson) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Lipa K (IRE), 9-2 Ikigai Star (IRE), 5-1 Ghasham (IRE), 13-2 Baltray (IRE), 8-1 Gilbertina (GB), 9-1 Golden Identity (GB), 14-1 Windsurfer (GB), 20-1 Clondaw Royale (IRE)

(GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (17 wins from 107 runners, 16%) runs GOLDEN AMBITION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs HECOULDBETHEONE LONGEST TRAVELLER: SALLEY GARDENS trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 182 miles.

HECOULDBETHEONE has been in excellent form over hurdles since joining James Owen and could prove the answer now switched to fences off a reduced mark. Hat-trick seeking Salley Gardens rates the obvious threat starting out for his new handler ahead of chasing newcomer Golden Ambition and course scorer Hell Red.

Gr g Martaline - Queen Margot (FR) Bryan Carver

N.Banks, W.Dodd & J.May

Br Kerry Ann Kepa & Auregann Kepa

Dean Summersby, Kellacott

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner 14/1, ﬁrst run since leaving Paul Nicholls when a fair fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good to ﬁrm) 9 months ago. Runner-up in a point 25 days ago though so can’t be totally dismissed back chasing. TFRHHHII BHA122

2 SALLEY GARDENS (IRE) (33) 24251-1 CD

B g Yeats (IRE) - Glenlogan (IRE)

9 11-13

Sean Bowen

Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton

Br Mr Joe Cashman Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off for Olly Murphy with back-to-back wins at Southwell in March and over C&D 33 days ago. Up another 5lb but he’s not taken lightly starting out for a new yard here. TFRHHHHI BHA119

3 HECOULDBETHEONE (IRE) (25) 02515-2 D BF 8 11-12

B g Shirocco (GER) - Shecouldbetheone (IRE)

Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr & Mrs R Sage James Owen, Newmarket

Br Denis Cusack

TIMEFORMVIEWRevitalised for his current yard, adding to his hurdling tally at Plumpton in April. Posted a very good second of 5 there last time so he’s a likely player again off a 3lb lower mark back chasing. TFRHHHHH BHA118

4 DO YOUR JOB (IRE) (27) 05314-3

11 11-10

B g Fame And Glory - Full of Birds (FR) Lilly Pinchin

The Harlequins Racing Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mrs C. J. Berry Merriebelle Stable LLC S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable individual who has twice run well below par in small-ﬁeld handicaps since going in at Wetherby in March. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA116

5 NO BUT I WILL (GB) (77) 0PP42P- 8 11-2

B g Telescope (IRE) - Little Carmela

Liam Harrison On The Gallops 1

Br T. A. Williams

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

TIMEFORMVIEW Not one to rely on and he was pulled up in handicap chase at Sedgeﬁeld (21.1f, good to soft) 77 days ago. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA108

6 GOLDEN AMBITION (IRE)

(21) 21120-4

6 11-1

Ch g Mount Nelson - Serpentine Mine (IRE) Ben Jones

The Shamrock and Rose Syndicate Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Denis Cummins Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked rusty after 4 months off when a well-held fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 21 days ago. Goes over fences now and this fairly useful dual hurdles scorer can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA107

2024: GET UP MUSH (IRE) 6 11 4 Harry Skelton 85-40 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4. Stewards Note: NO BUT I WILL: Following its run on 20/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Hecouldbetheone (IRE), 9-4 Salley Gardens (IRE), 6-1 Golden Ambition (IRE), 12-1 Hell Red (FR), Do Your Job (IRE), No But I Will (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 4.33

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 4lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero (21 wins from 184 runners, 11%) runs BLOSSOM TEA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs BLOSSOM TEA LONGEST TRAVELLER: MILAJESS trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 129 miles.

AUNTIE MAGGIE found some improvement to resume winning ways at Stratford last week and, with the likelihood of another easy lead, she’s the percentage call to follow up under a 7-lb penalty. Milajess and Granny B head the dangers.

1 AUNTIE MAGGIE (IRE) (5) 4P21-41 D

B m Pour Moi (IRE) - Nora’s Cherry (IRE)

6 12-3 (in 7lb ex)

Jonathan Burke

Mr Bill Hawkins Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Denis Noonan

Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Found some improvement to resume winning ways in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good) 5 days ago, kept up to work Much respected under a 7-lb penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA84 (+7)

2 MILAJESS (IRE) (29) 22212-2

B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Tistrueforme (IRE)

8 12-0

Joshua Thompson (7)

The Monday Club Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mr Nicholas Kelly Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Got off the mark in decisive fashion at Sedgeﬁeld in April and has found only one too good both starts since Likely to go well again TFRHHHHI BHA88

3 GRANNY B (IRE) (19) 0460-32

B m Acclamation - Debuetantin

5 11-8

Charlie Deutsch

Mr Michael Mullineaux Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley

Br Kildaragh Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran best race over hurdles when second of 6 in C&D handicap (good, 9/2) 19 days ago, suited by emphasis on speed Merits consideration TFRHHHHI BHA82

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B m Lethal Force (IRE) - Lady Tabitha (IRE)

6 11-5

Peter Kavanagh (3)

Bolton Mill Racing II Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Br Saxtead Livestock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHas offered precious little all 3 starts over hurdles but she was a fair winner on the Flat and at least gets a crack at a low-grade handicap now. Has had a breathing operation since last seen TFRHHHII BHA79

5 BLUEBELLA (GB) (14) 60454-U

D BF

7 11-2

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Henri Bella Robert Dunne

Mrs T. P. James

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Br Mr D. A. Rees-Jones Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwelve runs since last win in 2023 and held in fourth on ﬁrst since leaving Tom Lacey when unseating her rider in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, good) 14 days ago. Back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA76

6 BLOSSOM TEA (GB) (158) 666-

B f Territories (IRE) - Tea Blossom

4 11-1

Henry Brooke

Mr Dan Astbury Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Daniel Astbury & Malcolm Rogers Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the ﬁled all 3 starts over hurdles, but yard has a good record with improving horses from low bases in handicaps, so worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA80

2024: THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) 7 11 6 Ryan Mania 9-1 (Sandy Thomson) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Auntie Maggie (IRE), 4-1 Milajess (IRE), 9-2 Granny B (IRE), 6-1 Bluebella (GB), 12-1 Blossom Tea (GB), 16-1 She’s Got Bottle (GB)

NOTICES

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ names, descriptions, performancesand values of raceshave beenadded forthe convenience of thepublic,but aresubject to alteration.All horsesmustparadeinthe Parade Ring except by permissionofthe Stewards,but in allcasesmustpassthrough thering on theway to thepost.

SEVENTH RACE 5.05

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

THE QUINNBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero (21 wins from 184 runners, 11%) runs CAWTHORNE CRACKER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs JUNIOR DES BORDES

WEIGHTWATCHER: RUSSIAN VIRTUE won off a handicap mark of 114, his rating is now down 9lb to 105. LONGEST TRAVELLER: RUSSIAN VIRTUE trained by D Thompson, Darlington, 146 miles.

The market will reveal plenty here with the trio returning from lengthy absences for new yards all making lots of appeal. CRYSTAL MER looks just about the pick of them with Sean Bowen booked, though Junior des Bordes and Broken Bond are interesting. Scintillante is probably the solid option.

BORDES (FR)

1 RUSSIAN VIRTUE (GB) (10)

B g Toronado (IRE) - Russian Rhapsody

BOND (IRE)

Joshua Thompson (7)

Tony Livingston & Graeme McGregor David Thompson, Darlington Br Derek R. Price

TIMEFORMVIEW A six-time hurdles winner for Rebecca Menzies and posted best effort for current yard when third at Sedgeﬁeld in March. Sound-enough efforts since, including on the level. TFRHHHII BHA105

2 REEL ROSIE (IRE) (27) 41336-

B m Highland Reel (IRE) - Lady Canford (IRE)

The Reel Wheelers and Dealers

6 11-12

Sean Quinlan

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Oldcourt Stud PRA World Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful handicapper on Flat and off mark over hurdles at second attempt at Sedgeﬁeld (19.9f, good) Limitations exposed under a penalty over the winter and heavy defeat back on the level in re-ﬁtted cheekpieces 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA103

3 JUNIOR DES BORDES (FR)

(927) 34//-

B g Free Port Lux - Baraka des Bordes (FR)

Highﬂyer Bloodstock

Br EARL Les Bordes de Mornay & G. Hanquiez

6 11-10

Ben Bromley (5)

James Owen, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEWPromise amidst inexperience when third at Ffos Las on debut in October 2022 Didn’t back that up when well held at Kempton (soft) on ﬁnal run for TwistonDavies team the following month. Has long absence to overcome but could do better now handicapping for yard in red-hot form TFRHHHHI BHA101

4 BROKEN BOND (IRE)

(629) 00P/005/-

Ch g Ocovango - Final Bond (IRE)

Mrs N. Sheppard

Br Patrick Keane

9 11-7

Stan Sheppard

Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

TIMEFORM VIEW No serious impact in Irish handicaps Conor O’Dwyer but he has a tongue tie on returning from lengthy break and the market may reveal more TFRHHHHI BHA98

SCINTILLANTE

(GB) (13) 6506-31 D

Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Freesia (IRE)

Alastair & Pippa McLeish

5 11-6

Jonathan Burke

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Grundy Bloodstock SRL Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Conﬁrmed the promise of his Worcester run (2m) when gaining ﬁrst hurdles success over the same C&D a fortnight ago. 4lb rise won’t prevent a very bold follow-up bid TFRHHHHI BHA97

6 AMBASSADOR

(IRE)

(26) 0066-66 CD

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Natural Bloom (IRE)

The Cheltenham Trail

Br Sir Robert Ogden

8 11-0

Brian Hughes

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time C&D winner but hasn’t shown his form for a while. Visor replaces cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA91

7 BLACK TONIC (GB) (42) 4/F5U/6P-

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tullow Tonic (IRE)

G1 Racing Club Ltd

7 10-12

Lee Edwards

Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Br Tom Weston JMC Surfacing Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler in Ireland back in 2023. However, offered very little both outings since leaving Richard John O’Brien TFRHIIII BHA89

8 CAWTHORNE CRACKER (IRE) (18) 1F353-5 6 10-9

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Ball Park (IRE)

Henry Brooke

The Jersey Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Paddy Byrne Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWOff 5 months before an encouraging third of 7 to Royal Max in handicap chase at Sedgeﬁeld (16.4f, good) on his debut over fences in April. Failed to back that up at Stratford and he’s now back in distance with cheekpieces on ﬁrst time TFRHHHII BHA86

9 PENNA ROSSA (IRE) (19) 52003-0 D 6 10-8

B g Belardo (IRE) - Alpine

Moorland Racing and Mark Hammond

Br Jennifer & Evelyn Cullen

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Moorland Racing & Mark Hammond S

TIMEFORM VIEW Not won since 2022 but placed 4 times last season, the latest when third of 9 at Ffos Las in January. Left Kieran Burke for £1,000 and offered little on return here a fortnight ago. Blinkers back on TFRHHHII BHA85

10 CRYSTAL MER (GB) (389) 06046/3-

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Yaazy (IRE)

Mr Martin Hughes

6 10-8

Sean Bowen

Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Old Oak Holdings Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off for Paul Webber with a good third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f) a year ago. Interesting runner starting out for new yard (did very well with Eyed last season from same source). TFRHHHHH BHA85

11 WHYZZAT (GB)

(18) 40/50-00

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Whazzis

7 10-2

Miss Jess Stewart (7) Withers Winners Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br New England Stud & Mount Coote Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced these days and doesn’t seem to retain much ability

TFRHIIII BHA69

2024: LUCKY LOVER BOY (IRE) 9 10 13 Henry Brooke 17-2 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Stewards Note:

REEL ROSIE: Following its run on 9/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

BLACK TONIC: Following its run on 24/4/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Scintillante (GB), 5-1 Junior des Bordes (FR), Crystal Mer (GB), 9-1 Russian Virtue (GB), 10-1 Cawthorne Cracker (IRE), 11-1 Reel Rosie (IRE), 14-1 Broken Bond (IRE), 16-1 Ambassador (IRE), 18-1 Penna Rossa (IRE), 66-1 Black Tonic (GB), 100-1 Whyzzat (GB)

RACE RESULT:

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £199,971 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.00 - THE JACK FROST CHILLER & FREEZER HIRE 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 two hurdle races. Enter by noon, May 30th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 3rd.

Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take the horse’s weight below 10st 2lb Jack Frost Chiller & Freezer Hire 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. 5 entries at £38. - Closed May 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

SEE PAGE 7 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.30 - THE HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY NIGEL KIRBY 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 30th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 3rd. Penalties, after May 24th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb The UTTOXETER RACECOURSE NIGEL KIRBY PHOTOGRAPHY 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 12 entries at £38 - Closed May 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 6lbs.

SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.00 - THE quinnbet.com MARES’ 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, the fourth £541 and the ﬁfth £269. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 3rd. Penalties, after May 24th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a 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. 7 entries at £44. - Closed May 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.30 - THE GREENTHUMB GRASS IS GREENER 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 30th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 3rd. Penalties, after May 24th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb GreenThumb 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. 18 entries at £38 - Closed May 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 2lbs.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.00 - THE GRACE & DOTTY COUNTRY CLOTHING 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, the fourth £541 and the ﬁfth £269. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 3rd. Penalties, after May 24th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Grace & Dotty Country Clothing 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 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.33 - THE QUINNBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED MARES’ 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 ﬁllies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 30th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 3rd. Penalties, after May 24th, 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. 13 entries at £30. - Closed May 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 4lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.05 - 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 0-105. Enter by noon, May 30th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 3rd. Penalties, after May 24th, 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. 16 entries at £30. - Closed May 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

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