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10 11-12

B g Winged Love (IRE) - La Fandango (IRE) Andrew Tinkler Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Atlantic Equine Br Michael Slevin Novae Management Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Still capable of smart form over fences last season and made most of 2 good opportunities back over hurdles in May. This a lot harder but still the one to beat.

TFRHHHHI BHA135

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Star Ratings Explained Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating.

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FIRST RACE 4.25 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ROYAL EQUESTRIAN BEDDING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total race value £6061 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1920, 2nd £960, 3rd £480, 4th £289, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280.

(Penalty Value £2505.16) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): Jonjo O’Neill (25 wins from 159 runners, 16%) runs WRITE IT DOWN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J R Jenkins (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs LE POGUES STORM WEIGHTWATCHER: WRITE IT DOWN won off a handicap mark of 95, his rating is now down 14lb to 81.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FLAMBOYANT JOYAUX trained by A Robson, Hawick, 263 miles.

RACE SUMMARY DREAMSUNDERMYFEET made a winning start over fences in completing a hat-trick at Southwell and should go on improving. He’s taken to defy a 5lb rise at the main expense of Flamboyant Joyaux, who made a respectable start for this yard at Perth. Le Pogues Storm ended his time with Alastair Ralph with a good second over this C&D and is another to consider.

1-2-3: 1.DREAMSUNDERMYFEET (IRE) 2.FLAMBOYANT JOYAUX (FR) 3.LE POGUES STORM (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

horse

DREAMSUNDERMYFEET (IRE) (36) 0-52111 D

Br g Yeats (IRE) - Change of Plan (IRE) Owners for Owners Dreamers Mrs Mary Motherway

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6

12-1

Ben Godfrey (5) Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Fbc Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Improver in handicap hurdles, scoring twice at up to 3m at Southwell and progressed again to make a winning start over fences there, completing a hat-trick in the process. Remains of interest.

TFRHHHHH BHA107

2 Br

FRESH NEW DAWN (IRE) (226) U24245-

9 11-12

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Star Shuil (IRE) The Dream Big Syndicate R. McCarthy

Fergus Gregory (3) Olly Murphy, Wilmcote McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score over fences but some good efforts in defeat last season. May need this, however (off 7 months).

TFRHHHII BHA104

3 Br

FLAMBOYANT JOYAUX (FR) (21) 30200-5

B g Crossharbour - Merka (FR) Mr A. Robson Mme M. Gonzales de Canales & L. Laigre

6

11-9

Ryan Mania Adam Robson, Hawick

TIMEFORM VIEW Matched pick of hurdles form when placed twice over fences during the winter. Showed plenty of ability remains on return/yard debut when fifth at Perth 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA101

4 Br

DOUBLE COURT (IRE) (34) 0000-40 C D

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Miss Top (IRE) Synergy Racing Michael Kearns

10 11-2

Jordan Nailor (3) Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Now 11lb lower than for his latest success in a Southwell handicap hurdle last summer, but it’s been pretty much all downhill since and he needs to bounce back in a major way back over fences.

TFRHHIII BHA94

5 Br

ZIP PEARL (IRE) (35) 053-224

5

B m Milan - Pearl Buttons Oliver Greenall Racing Club W. P. Jenks

11-1

Henry Brooke Oliver Greenall, Malpas Swansway, Smartplanner

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved since switched to handicaps, runner-up at Bangor/Uttoxeter. Shaped better than distance beaten at latter course since and now tried in a tongue strap on chase bow.

TFRHHHHI BHA93

6 Br

O’FAOLAINS LAD (IRE) (23) F2-5232

B g Oscar (IRE) - O’Faolains Fancy (IRE) Mrs. M. Hiron Pius Phelan

7 10-11

Gavin Sheehan Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum Sturminster Newton Building Supplies

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who showed ability on second hurdles start. Should do better now handicapping/chasing.

TFRHHHII BHA89

7 Br

KILCARA (IRE) (38) 2/065-00

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Easter Day (IRE) London Erratics Racing Club Capt S. H. Walford

8

10-7

Rex Dingle Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a novice handicap chase at Warwick (2m) in spring 2019 but looks on the decline, well held both starts this term. Headgear on.

TFRHHIII BHA85

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8 Br

HOT TO TROT (GB) (19) P0FP-P0

B m Brian Boru - Commanche Token (IRE) Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Mr David Brace

7

10-5

Tabitha Worsley (5) Laura Horsfall, Towcester Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner but didn’t really kick on over hurdles for Lawney Hill and well held both starts for current yard.

TFRHIIII BHA83

Br

YORGONNAHEARMEROAR (IRE) (34) 6/P5P3/-0 10 10-5

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Etoile Margot (FR) Mr Mark Dunphy Godfrey Moylan

Brendan Powell Michael Scudamore, Bromsash Kiely Bros Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked on the downgrade in 2019/20 and well held after 18 months off over hurdles here last month. Change of headgear.

TFRHHIII BHA83

10 Br

LE POGUES STORM (IRE) (27) F00402

Br g September Storm (GER) - Leapogues Lady (IRE) Mr B. Dowling David McBratney

7

10-3

Robert Dunne J. R. Jenkins, Royston Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but poor maiden hurdler/chaser. Ended spell with previous yard with a career-best second over this C&D last month (subsequently sold for £6,000). Enters calculations.

TFRHHHHI BHA81

11 Br

WRITE IT DOWN (IRE) (27) 60-0134 D BF

B g Getaway (GER) - Kylebeg Krystle (IRE) Mr John P. McManus Patrick Molloy

7

10-3

Richie McLernon Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Moody individual but in a rich vein of form at present, scoring at Warwick before hitting the frame over this C&D next 2 starts. One to consider in a change of headgear.

TFRHHHHI BHA81

12 Br

THE GRANSON (IRE) (22) 006-050

B g Jeremy (USA) - Kimberely Bay (IRE) John Finch & Mike & Tracie Willis Mrs Patricia Croke

9

10-0

Nick Scholfield Paul Henderson, Whitsbury Paul Henderson Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to make an impact for this yard and easy to oppose from out of the handicap.

Blinkered for 1st time.

TFRHHIII BHA75

13 Br

VOUVRAY (FR) (24) PP//4P-6P

B g Califet (FR) - Cartzagrouas (FR) Didn’t Cost A Lot Racing Club Mr Guy Cherel & Mr Jacky Thomas

10 10-0

Ben Jones Dai Burchell, Ebbw Vale Dai Burchell Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form for various trainers and no easy task on from long way out of weights.

Blinkered for 1st time.

TFRHIIII BHA67 DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2020:MEETING ABANDONED Blinkers worn first time by No. 9, 11, 12, 13. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 7, 8, 11.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 6.

Stewards Note: FRESH NEW DAWN: Following its run on 4/1/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Dreamsundermyfeet (IRE), 13-2 Write It Down (IRE), 8-1 Le Pogues Storm (IRE), 10-1 Fresh New Dawn (IRE), Zip Pearl (IRE), 12-1 Flamboyant Joyaux (FR), O’Faolains Lad (IRE), 25-1 Double Court (IRE), Kilcara (IRE), Yorgonnahearmeroar (IRE), The Granson (IRE), 66-1 Vouvray (FR), 100-1 Hot To Trot (GB)

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RACE ONE

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SECOND RACE 5.00 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ROYAL EQUESTRIAN BEDDING SUPPORTS LITTLE PRINCESS TRUST NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total race value £14400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5425, 2nd £2713, 3rd £1356.

(Penalty Value £7079.80)

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY Effectively a match. BEYOND THE CLOUDS was behind Pisgah Pike when that one made a winning start over fences over C&D in June but Charlie Longsdon’s charge was 4 lengths ahead of him at Uttoxeter last time and is taken to confirm that superiority on identical terms.

1-2-3: 1.BEYOND THE CLOUDS 2.PISGAH PIKE (IRE) 3.EARTH SPIRIT KEY colours

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BEYOND THE CLOUDS (GB) (26) 50-1132 CD

Ch g Peintre Celebre (USA) - Evening Mr Robert Aplin Exors of the Late G. Reed

st lb

8 11-10

Brian Hughes Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of first 2 starts over fences and has actually shown better form in defeat since, finishing behind Pisgah Pike when third here in June but in front of him when second at Uttoxeter latest.

TFRHHHHH BHA142

2 Br

PISGAH PIKE (IRE) (26) 2125-13 CD BF

Br g Famous Name - Music On D Waters (IRE) ValueRacingClub.co.uk Mrs Anne McDonnell

6

11-6

Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who produced good round of jumping when seeing off Beyond The Clouds on C&D chase debut.

However, on these same terms Beyond The Clouds was 4 lengths ahead of him at Uttoxeter since.

TFRHHHHI BHA135

3 Br

EARTH SPIRIT (GB) (26) 5/-0FP34

8

11-0

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Samandara (FR) Mr Geoff Barfoot-Saunt Mrs Tracey Barfoot-Saunt Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge Alan King Racing and Miss J. M. Bodycote

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show much spark, both between the flags and under Rules, and looks set for another struggle.

TFRHIIII BHA81 2020:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 3 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3.

Stewards Note: PISGAH PIKE: Following its run on 23/7/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Beyond The Clouds (GB), 11-8 Pisgah Pike (IRE), 50-1 Earth Spirit (GB)

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RACE TWO

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): C Longsdon (13 wins from 101 runners, 13%) runs BEYOND THE CLOUDS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Longsdon (1 win from 2 runners, 50%) runs BEYOND THE CLOUDS LONGEST TRAVELLER: PISGAH PIKE trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 71 miles.

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THIRD RACE 5.30 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CAZOO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Total race value £12200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4507, 2nd £2254, 3rd £1126, 4th £564, 5th £280. (Penalty Value £5881.68)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): D Skelton (27 wins from 150 runners, 18%) runs LONGHOUSE SALE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs BATHIVA LONGEST TRAVELLER: DUKE OF NAVAN trained by N Richards, Greystoke, 205 miles.

RACE SUMMARY LONGHOUSE SALE went for home a bit sooner than ideal when a narrow third to Bathiva in a Uttoxeter handicap chase last time so, with Tristan Durrell taking 7lb off, he’s fancied to turn the tables with that rival in a race that the pair should dominate. Leapaway, who scored readily over C&D last time, is an obvious danger if he’s in the same form.

1-2-3: 1.LONGHOUSE SALE (IRE) 2.BATHIVA (FR) 3.LEAPAWAY (IRE) Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

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Trainer

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Sponsor age

LONGHOUSE SALE (IRE) (52) 13P40-3 D BF

st lb

7 11-12

B g September Storm (GER) - Sweetbriar Rose (IRE) Mr Tristan Durrell (7) Mr Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester John Kidd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Racked up a hat-trick in novice chases last summer and, after a spell in the doldrums, bounced back with a narrow third to Bathiva at Uttoxeter 52 days ago.

TFRHHHHH BHA137

2 Br

LEAPAWAY (IRE) (22) 10-54U1 CD

9

B g Stowaway - Gisela (IRE) Dr V. M. G. Ferguson R. Lynch

11-7

Tom O’Brien Philip Hobbs, Minehead Boodle Hatfield Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back in no uncertain terms to capitalise on a reduced mark by a wide margin over C&D last time. Suited by the strong pace that day, and not sure to back it up despite first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA132

3 Br

CAROLINES CHARM (IRE) (22) 221-1PP D

B g Masterofthehorse (IRE) - Truckers Princess (IRE) The Affordable Partnership Jim and Anne Bradley

7

11-4

Robert Dunne Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved performer late last year and returned from 6 months off with another victory in 3-runner Fontwell handicap chase. Pulled up on both subsequent outings, though. TFRHHIII BHA129

4 Br

BATHIVA (FR) (52) 051/12-1 D

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Thithia (FR) Mrs J. Rees E.A.R.L. Societe Entrainement Le Clerc

7

11-3

Paddy Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Dunraven Group of Companies, Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner over fences at Taunton on final run for David Dennis and has progressed again for new yard, scoring at Huntingdon and Uttoxeter 52 days ago. Big player once more.

TFRHHHHI BHA128

5 Br

DUKE OF NAVAN (IRE) (38) 523-242 D

B or Br g Presenting - Greenfieldflyer (IRE) David & Nicky Robinson Keith Douglas

13 10-13

Danny McMenamin Nicky Richards, Greystoke Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Admirable veteran who is often thereabouts for all his losing run is mounting up.

Looks vulnerable, but will likely give his running, at least.

TFRHHHII BHA124 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Bathiva (FR), 11-4 Leapaway (IRE), 3-1 Longhouse Sale (IRE), 7-1 Duke of Navan (IRE), 33-1 Carolines Charm (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 6.00 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ARCTIC SPAS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £22500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8944, 2nd £4471, 3rd £2237, 4th £1118, 5th £558, 6th £279. (Penalty Value £11706.75)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): N Henderson (20 wins from 85 runners, 24%) runs HAUL AWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (1 win from 14 runners, 7%) runs FIDUX WEIGHTWATCHER: ROYAL VILLAGE won off a handicap mark of 137, his rating is now down 8lb to 129.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROYAL VILLAGE trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 172 miles.

RACE SUMMARY EXELERATOR EXPRESS beat all bar the thriving winner in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen last month having been forced to come from a long way back, so he ought to go close off the same mark if seeing out this longer trip. Fidux resumed winning ways in good style over C&D in June and seems sure to go well again, as does the notably reliable Pink Eyed Pedro.

1-2-3: 1.EXELERATOR EXPRESS (FR) 2.FIDUX (FR) 3.PINK EYED PEDRO KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

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horse

Sponsor age

FIDUX (FR) (56) 416-301 CD

st lb

8 11-12

B g Fine Grain (JPN) - Folle Tempete (FR) AXOM LXVIII P. Barbe, W. Barbe, E. Barbe & H. Barbe

Tom Cannon Alan King, Barbury Castle Axom Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Is a likeable type and, as expected, wasted no time getting back on track eased in class when forging clear in good style in 5-runner handicap chase over C&D 56 days ago. Should continue in form. TFRHHHHI BHA147

2 Br

PINK EYED PEDRO (GB) (32) 002-U43 C

10 11-6

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Poacher’s Paddy (IRE) Mr David Brace Mr David Brace and Mr Neil Poacher

Connor Brace David Brace, Bridgend Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Notably reliable, posting another good effort when third of 16 in a well-contested handicap at Market Rasen (21.1f) 32 days ago. He’s highly likely to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA141

3 Br

IRISH PROPHECY (IRE) (116) 03213P- D

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B g Azamour (IRE) - Prophets Honor (FR) Mr N. Mustoe Mr N. Mustoe

11-5

Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Won handicap chases at Newton Abbot and Taunton last season. Pulled up final start but is clearly capable when fresh, so no forlorn hope despite his current mark requiring improvement.

TFRHHHII BHA140

4 Br

EXELERATOR EXPRESS (FR) (32) 121-162

B g Poliglote - Reine de Lestrade (FR) Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Mme Francis Teboul & Mr Michel Haski

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11-3

Sam Twiston-Davies Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Potter Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed with 2m3f handicap chase win at Haydock in May, and progressed again when second in Summer Plate at Market Rasen 32 days ago, coming from long way back. Remains of interest off same mark.

TFRHHHHH BHA138

5 Br

LITTLE BRUCE (IRE) (24) 000P-20

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B g Yeats (IRE) - Lady Rolfe (IRE) The GPS Partnership Cathal Ennis

11-0

Paul O’Brien (3) Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Ramscove Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who lost his way for Philip Kirby but bounced back to form granted the run of things when second in listed Summer Cup at Uttoxeter in June. Run best excused there last time. TFRHHHII BHA135

6 Br

ROYAL VILLAGE (IRE) (32) 6P-3010 CD

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Etoile Margot (FR) Cheltenham Trail & Cleeve Racing Club Godfrey Moylan

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10-8

Conor O’Farrell Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the scoresheet in a thin race at Market Rasen in July, though was fortunate to do so and was never travelling when well held in Summer Plate at same track last time. TFRHHHII BHA129

7 Br

VISION DES FLOS (FR) (23) 050-033

B g Balko (FR) - Marie Royale (FR) Ann & Alan Potts Limited Mr Clovis Bardin & Mme Florence Bardin

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10-7

Brendan Powell Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Green Mining (Sizing), Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart jumper at his best but he has become disappointing, and latest effort over hurdles wasn’t enough to make him of interest.

TFRHHHII BHA128

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8 Br

HAUL AWAY (IRE) (49) 036-131 CD

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B g Stowaway - Lisacul Queen (IRE) Mr Robert Kirkland Anthony Cahill

10-2

Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of much-reduced mark when opening chase account over C&D in May. Solid third at Kelso prior to returning to winning ways off higher hurdles mark at this course last time.

TFRHHHII BHA123

9 Br

DARCY WARD (FR) (59) P4/P-UP3 C

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Alzasca (FR) Mr Jack R. Barber E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges

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10-0

Nick Scholfield Jack R. Barber, Crewkerne Redlynch Agricultural Engineering Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form in first-time blinkers when third of 8 in 2m4f handicap chase here 59 days ago (2nd past post but subsequently disqualified). Remains to be seen if he’s able to back that up. TFRHHHII BHA120 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2020:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 8.

Stewards Note: LITTLE BRUCE: Following its run on 25/7/2021 it was reported that the horse erred badly at the 5th last fence.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Fidux (FR), 4-1 Exelerator Express (FR), 6-1 Pink Eyed Pedro (GB), 8-1 Haul Away (IRE), 10-1 Irish Prophecy (IRE), 11-1 Darcy Ward (FR), 12-1 Little Bruce (IRE), 16-1 Vision des Flos (FR), 22-1 Royal Village (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 6.30 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE eventmasters.co.uk NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Total race value £7500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392.

(Penalty Value £4084.50)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): Dr R Newland (28 wins from 103 runners, 27%) runs BIG G TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs COOL TARA AND OUR COLOSSUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: OUT OF NOWHERE trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 143 miles.

RACE SUMMARY MR TAMBOURINE MAN was highly impressive when landing a maiden at Killarney in May and the form has worked out since. Having had a couple of Flat outings for his new yard, he should be well tuned up for this return to hurdling, so he’s marginally preferred to Ambassador, with Renardeau also on the shortlist.

1-2-3: 1.MR TAMBOURINE MAN (IRE) 2.AMBASSADOR (IRE) 3.RENARDEAU KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br Br

horse

OUR COLOSSUS (IRE) (20) 26-512 D BF

B g Yeats (IRE) - Itsalark (IRE) Ray Treacy and Shaun Staplehurst Frank Motherway & Kevin Curtin

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor age

st lb

6

11-5

Liam Harrison (5) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to make second hurdle start a winning one at Stratford in July and not discredited when runner-up under a penalty there next time. Looks vulnerable to more talented sorts, however. TFRHHHII BHA111

2 Br

RENARDEAU (GB) (34) 51 CD

5

B g Foxwedge (AUS) - La Cucina (IRE) Laurence Bellman Litex Commerce

11-5

James Bowen Ali Stronge, Eastbury Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat at up to 1 1/2m and left form of hurdling debut behind when landing a C&D novice a month ago. Scope for better still, so not dismissed under a penalty.

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 Br

AMBASSADOR (IRE) (32) 12-2220 D

4

11-2

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Natural Bloom (IRE) Mr Tristan Durrell (7) M Boothright R Lloyd Dan Skelton, Alcester Sir Robert Ogden Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Speedy type who opened account in juvenile maiden at Hereford (2m) in March.

Rather expensive to follow since, but he has the best form on show in this.

TFRHHHHI BHA116

4 Br

MR TAMBOURINE MAN (IRE) (23) 3-1

4

11-2

B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE) Tom Scudamore Midd Shire Racing David Pipe, Wellington Barronstown Stud W & S Recycling, B G Middleton Developments Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced and landed a gamble in clear-cut style on his final outing for John Halley at Killarney in May. Couple of spins on the Flat for this yard should have him spot on for follow-up bid.

TFRHHHHH BHA125

5 Br

BAILEYS EXCELERATE (FR) (1154)

Gr g Excelebration (IRE) - Cruel Sea (USA) Baileys Horse Feeds & Partner Baileys Horse Feeds

6 10-12

Jack Quinlan Amy Murphy, Newmarket Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat for Mark Johnston but hasn’t been seen for over 3 years, so would take a leap of faith to support him on hurdling bow for new yard.

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 Br

BIG G (GB) (38) 2/0/50-45 BF

6 10-12

B g Cityscape - Crazy (GER) BAA Management Ltd Barry Adams

Sam Twiston-Davies Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich A&H Construction

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and ran to a similar level sent hurdling when fourth over C&D on hurdling debut. Failed to back that up, though, and others have more potential. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 Br

TWICE THE MUSTARD (GB) (19) 0/6-5656

Ch g Haafhd - Molly Pitcher (IRE) Mr G. C. Barfoot-Saunt Mr Graham Wilson

8 10-12

Mr Geoff Barfoot-Saunt Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in jumpers bumper/all 5 starts over hurdles. Blinkers tried now.

TFRHIIII BHA69

14

8 Br

COOL TARA (GB) (26) 6 BF

6

B m Kayf Tara - Cool Spice Mr Wayne Jones Mr Paul Brewer

10-5

Connor Brace Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred and in good hands so, while she didn’t come up to expectations when only sixth in a bumper at Uttoxeter on debut, she’s not one to write off now switched to hurdling.

TFRHHHII BHA-

9 Br

IROSEABOVEITALL (GB) (19) 00

B m Dr Massini (IRE) - Think of The Money Mr G. Davies G. Davies

5

10-5

Robert Dunne Sheila Lewis, Brecon

TIMEFORM VIEW Finsished well back on first start over hurdles and will need to drastically improve.

TFRHIIII BHA-

10 Br

OUT OF NOWHERE (GB) (50) 6

B m Shantou (USA) - Finmerello Mr T. Vaughan Mr D. A. Rees-Jones

6

10-5

Alan Johns Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

TIMEFORM VIEW Has a reasonable pedigree but shaped like a stayer in bumper at Stratford on belated debut. More one for the longer term.

TFRHHIII BHA-

11 Br

TIFFANY ROSE (GB) (49) 60-15 CD

5

10-5

Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Maria Antonia (IRE) Tom O’Brien Threes Company Robert Stephens, Caldicot Clear Racing Ltd D + I Joinery Ltd, Floorex Carpets Ltd, KPS Maritime Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in bumpers, winning at this track on penultimate start, and bred to take to obstacles, so not a forlorn hope on first go at hurdling.

TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 11 Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.

Stewards Note: AMBASSADOR: Following its run on 17/7/2021 it was reported that the horse had lost a shoe.

OUT OF NOWHERE: Following its run on 29/6/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Mr Tambourine Man (IRE), 10-3 Ambassador (IRE), 15-2 Our Colossus (IRE), Renardeau (GB), 12-1 Baileys Excelerate (FR), Big G (GB), 28-1 Cool Tara (GB), Tiffany Rose (GB), 66-1 Out of Nowhere (GB), 250-1 Twice The Mustard (GB), 300-1 Iroseaboveitall (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIME

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RACE FIVE

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SIXTH RACE 7.00 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PLUMBASE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Totalracevalue£5779 x OwnersPrizeMoney.1st£1794,2nd£897,3rd£448,4th£288,5th£280,6th£280,7th£280,8th£280.

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RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): D Pipe (16 wins from 95 runners, 17%) runs JEWARI OF SAINTS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs SAMBA DANCER WEIGHTWATCHER: MINELLA MOJO won off a handicap mark of 107, his rating is now down 10lb to 97.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BENNY IN MILAN trained by Mrs Stella Barclay, Garstang, 145 miles.

RACE SUMMARY An opening British mark of 107 looks workable for JEWARI OF SAINTS based on the manner of her comfortable all-the-way success in a French claimer last month so she’s the selection, although a strong market move for Samba Dancer, who also starts out for a good new yard here, would make a him a big threat. Translink and Dorking Rogue are also shortlisted in what could be a good race for the grade.

1-2-3: 1.JEWARI OF SAINTS (IRE) 2.SAMBA DANCER (FR) 3.TRANSLINK KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

horse

SAMBA DANCER (FR) (80) 4305-35

B g Zambezi Sun - Dancing Amber (GER) Kings Head Duffield Racing Partnership E.A.R.L. Haras Du Taillis & H. Beglinger

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor age

st lb

6

12-1

Paddy Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler for Eoin Doyle in Ireland, performing with credit in handicaps in the spring. Joined a good yard and very interesting, particularly if betting vibes strong. TFRHHHHI BHA107

2 Br

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT (IRE) (47) 1/240-63

Br g Oscar (IRE) - Cassilis (IRE) Bradley Partnership Michael O’Dwyer

8 11-12

Matt Griffiths Nicky Martin, Minehead Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Newton Abbot (21.5f) in August 2019. Limited to just 5 subsequent starts and while he put in a good shift back at Newton Abbot latest, his profile has rather patchy look to it. Cheekpieces on. TFRHHHII BHA104

3 Br

ASHTON COURT (IRE) (149) 225260-

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Hayabusa Mr R. Martin J.P. King & Leonard King

7 11-12

Mr Zac Baker (3) Simon Earle, Warminster Lillycombe Sporting Club Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW A modest, if consistent, maiden in Ireland. Well held on yard debut in March and off again since. Watching brief advised.

TFRHHIII BHA104

4 Br

JEWARI OF SAINTS (IRE) (35) 3251

B f Zanzibari (USA) - Jewel of The Nile (FR) David Pipe Racing Club Le Haras Sc

4 11-11

Tom Scudamore David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Joined David Pipe since readily winning a claiming hurdle in Dieppe last month. Mark looks manageable based on that form so she has to be high on the shortlist.

TFRHHHHH BHA107

5 Br

ECHO DU LARGE (FR) (19) 2P0-240

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Gardagua (FR) Castle Farm Racing Mr Pascal Noue

7 11-10

Tom O’Brien Robert Stephens, Caldicot

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on a few occasions but well and truly found out back in handicap company last time. Wait for that first success may go on a bit longer.

TFRHHIII BHA102

6 Br

DORKING ROGUE (GB) (22) 405-422

B g Dunaden (FR) - Megasue Beswick Brothers Bloodstock Pleasure Palace Racing

5 11-10

Robert Dunne Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability in 4 outings for Tom Lacey and has made a positive start for new trainer, finishing runner-up in 2m handicaps here on his last 2 starts. Hood refitted now up in trip. On shortlist.

TFRHHHHI BHA102

7 Br

GET SUPREME (IRE) (22) P3-6660

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Supreme Supreme (IRE) Alan Rogers & Partner Jeremiah O’Donovan

8

11-8

Patrick Cowley (3) Brian Barr, Sherborne

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced but little promise in 2 outings for new yard last month.

TFRHHIII BHA100

16

8 Br

MINELLA MOJO (IRE) (27) 504-645 D

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - On The Horizon (IRE) Cilla Partnership Forenaghts Stud

9

11-5

David Noonan Chris Down, Cullompton Woodwarm

TIMEFORM VIEW Just the one win to his name from 17 starts over hurdles and he was a well-beaten fifth over C&D last month. Others more obvious.

TFRHHIII BHA97

9 Br

TRANSLINK (GB) (38) 2655-6F

B g Rail Link - Ocean Transit (IRE) Mr Brian Mulholland G. E. Amey

6

11-5

Sam Twiston-Davies Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form in bumpers and caught eye on third start over hurdles when sixth of 12 at Market Rasen in May. Yet to be asked for effort when falling 3 out on Stratford handicap debut. Player.

TFRHHHHI BHA97

10 Br

GIVE US A SWIG (GB) (34) 060-401 CD

B g Trans Island - Touch of Ivory (IRE) Power Geneva Ltd Mrs Rachel Dawson

6

11-4

Gavin Sheehan Sean Curran, Swindon

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who showed improved form when off the mark under Rules in C&D handicap 34 days ago. Likely to remain competitive after a 6lb rise.

TFRHHHII BHA96

11 Br

GRIMM STAR (FR) (34) 030-6P5

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Beauty Blue (FR) Mr Keith Stait Veronique Le Provost

5 10-11

William Kennedy Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster Sjd Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-Irish hurdler who made a good start for Dr Richard Newland when third at Hereford in January but hasn’t built on that, including for this yard in 3 outings in recent months.

TFRHHIII BHA89

12 Br

BENNY IN MILAN (IRE) (21) 6/000-P0 D

B g Milan - Chaparral Lady (IRE) Jeremy Simm & Matt Watkinson Racing Club John Munnelly

10 10-6

Henry Brooke Stella Barclay, Garstang Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 13 runs since last win in 2018 and he was always behind at Perth last time.

Easy to look elsewhere.

TFRHIIII BHA84

13 Br

SWEEPING ROCK (IRE) (38) 233-04B C

B g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Sweeping Story (USA) Kinnersley Partnership II John & Dermot Dwan

11 10-2

Jamie Moore John Spearing, Kinnersley Pension Partners Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole win from 33 starts over hurdles did come here, albeit back in 2017. One of his better recent efforts when fourth over C&D in June. Brought down at Stratford since.

TFRHHHII BHA80

14 Br

MIDNIGHT JEWEL (GB) (17) 4-0P321

B g Midnight Legend - Follow The Dream Ms G. E. Morgan North Bradon Stud

5

10-1

Tom Buckley (5) Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Merribelle Stable Llc

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 4.

Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 12, 13.

Stewards Note: ASHTON COURT: Following its run on 22/3/2021 it was reported that the horse hung badly right throughout.

ECHO DU LARGE: Following its run on 30/7/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

GET SUPREME: Following its run on 27/7/2021 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Jewari of Saints (IRE), 5-1 Samba Dancer (FR), 7-1 Dorking Rogue (GB), Translink (GB), 11-1 Give Us A Swig (GB), Midnight Jewel (GB), 16-1 Can You Believe It (IRE), 18-1 Sweeping Rock (IRE), 22-1 Echo du Large (FR), 25-1 Minella Mojo (IRE), 50-1 Ashton Court (IRE), Grimm Star (FR), 66-1 Get Supreme (IRE), 80-1 Benny In Milan (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIME

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RACE SIX

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles when making all at Market Rasen (18.5f, good to firm) 17 days ago but it was a weak race and a 5lb rise may find him out in what looks a deeper affair.

TFRHHHII BHA79

SEVENTH RACE 7.30 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEB MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Total race value £7500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392.

(Penalty Value £4084.50)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): D Pipe (16 wins from 95 runners, 17%) runs BLUEBELL POLKA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs MULBERRY HILL LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAROLE’S TZARINA trained by A Murphy, Newmarket, 132 miles.

RACE SUMMARY MULBERRY HILL shaped with plenty of encouragement after a change of yards when runner-up in a 2m course novice 22 days ago and, with this step up in trip sure to suit, she’s a confident selection to go one better. Present Storm rates the main threat ahead of Carole’s Tzarina, who showed some promise in bumpers earlier in the year and will find this sort of test more suitable now hurdling.

1-2-3: 1.MULBERRY HILL (IRE) 2.PRESENT STORM (IRE) 3.CAROLE’S TZARINA (FR) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

horse

CAROLE’S TZARINA (FR) (142) 432-

B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Carole’s Destiny Mr Paul Murphy Mr Paul Murphy

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

5

11-0

Jack Quinlan Amy Murphy, Newmarket Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise in bumpers earlier this year, unsuited by the drop in trip on firmish ground at Fontwell on final start. Will get more of a suitable test now switched to obstacles. Has had a wind op.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 Br

CHARYN CANYON (IRE) (222) 00-

B m Leading Light (IRE) - Nechtan (IRE) Mr A. H. Harvey Mrs Patricia Doran

5

11-0

Harry Bannister Ben Case, Banbury David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers and tongue tie now goes on for hurdle debut.

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 Br

FIVETOTWELVE (GB) (45) 2033-42

B m Midnight Legend - To The Left (IRE) Alan Marsh & Partner Mrs A. C. Houldsworth

7

11-0

Aidan Coleman Olly Murphy, Wilmcote McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score over hurdles following 8 attempts but again ran creditably in a first-time hood when second in 6-runner novice at Market Rasen (20.6f) 45 days ago. Has had a wind operation since. TFRHHHII BHA102

4 Br

MADALLI (IRE) (35) 5/-34

Ch m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Parkality (IRE) Allison Family & Partner Desmond Devereux

7

11-0

Patrick Cowley (3) Brian Barr, Sherborne

TIMEFORM VIEW Just poor form over hurdles, failing to build on debut promise when only fourth of 8 in novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good, 28/1) 35 days ago. Up in trip.

TFRHHIII BHA88

5 Br

MULBERRY HILL (IRE) (22) P0F2-22

Br m Califet (FR) - Massini Rose (IRE) Dark Horse Racing Partnership Nine Patrick Griffin

5

11-0

Paddy Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Marten Julian Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held on debut but placed in points earlier this year and continued that good work back to Rules for new yard when second in 2m novice here 22 days ago. Up in trip and open to improvement.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

6 Br

POLAR LIGHT (GB) (23) 20/UP0/-5

B m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Dimelight Mr J. Duffy Littleton Stud

6

Nick Scholfield Paul Henderson, Whitsbury

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler with little recent form.

7 Br

PRESENT STORM (IRE) (34) 0r1-3P2

B m Presenting - Sunami Storm (IRE) Mr Robert Aplin Gaynestown Stud Ltd

11-0

TFRHIIII BHA71

5

11-0

Brian Hughes Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who got straight back on the up following a tame effort at Southwell when second in 13-runner handicap over C&D 34 days ago. Well in the mix if reproducing that in first-time cheekpieces.

TFRHHHHI BHA102

18

8 Br

TRICKALIGHT (IRE) (19) 3P21-6

B m Leading Light (IRE) - Horner Mill (IRE) Mr S. W. Dunn Miriam & John Murphy

5

11-0

Fergus Gregory (3) Deborah Cole, Solihull

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped best when second in Cork hunter chase on NH debut in April. Opened account in points later that month and sold for £43,000 but ran to only a poor level on Bangor hurdling debut 19 days ago.

TFRHHIII BHA-

9 Br

BLUEBELL POLKA (IRE) (19) 0-05

B f Flemensfirth (USA) - Lady Petit (IRE) Clan McNeil Mr T. J. Comerford

4 10-10

Tom Scudamore David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Has an eye-catching pedigree, but well held in a pair of bumpers for Matt Sheppard earlier in the year and showed only a bit sent hurdling in a tongue tie at Bangor 19 days ago. May do better. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 3.

Stewards Note: PRESENT STORM: Following its run on 15/7/2021 it was reported that the jockey lost an iron on the run-in.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Mulberry Hill (IRE), 10-3 Present Storm (IRE), 9-2 Fivetotwelve (GB), 13-2 Carole’s Tzarina (FR), 16-1 Bluebell Polka (IRE), 28-1 Trickalight (IRE), 66-1 Madalli (IRE), 100-1 Charyn Canyon (IRE), 150-1 Polar Light (GB)

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EIGHTH RACE 8.00 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CAZOO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total race value £5779 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1794, 2nd £897, 3rd £448, 4th £288, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £2341.78)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): Jonjo O’Neill (25 wins from 159 runners, 16%) runs SPANISH JUMP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs LOUGH HAR WEIGHTWATCHER: GET AN OSCAR won off a handicap mark of 101, her rating is now down 8lb to 93.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GET AN OSCAR trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

RACE SUMMARY A wide-open finale with the narrow vote in favour of THIRTYFOURSTITCHES. An improved model of late, he made it 2 wins from his last 3 starts over this sort of trip at Market Rasen at the start of the month, battling well when tackled. He can continue the good work, with Shanroe Tic Tec and Spanish Jump heading up the dangers. Hill of Hope is also one to keep an eye on back under Rules.

1-2-3: 1.THIRTYFOURSTITCHES (IRE) 2.SHANROE TIC TEC (IRE) 3.SPANISH JUMP (FR) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br Br

Jockey

Trainer

horse

SPANISH JUMP (FR) (27) 6303-2

B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Spanish Delight Kate & Andrew Brooks Dr V. M. Guiot & Dr V. B. Stoffel

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

5

12-0

Gavin Sheehan Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW 5-y-o who stepped up on previous efforts when 5 lengths second on return to action over 20f here in July. Still early days with him and fancied to feature with a repeat. Up in trip.

TFRHHHHI BHA107

2 Br

LOUGH HAR (IRE) (43) 42PP-54

B g Doyen (IRE) - Time To Act Mr H. Posner Barry Murphy

7 11-13

Paddy Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Dunraven Group of Companies, Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who went close on a couple of occasions over fences last year. Weakened out of things over this sort of trip in a Uttoxeter maiden hurdle last month though. Makes handicap hurdle debut.

TFRHHHII BHA106

3 Br

SHANROE TIC TEC (IRE) (79) 4232-34 BF

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Bonny Hall (IRE) Easy Going Racing Mr Michael Fox & Ms Alison Hayden

9 11-12

Luca Morgan (5) Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart

TIMEFORM VIEW Over 2 years since he last hit the target, but several good efforts earlier this year, a couple of late errors compromising his chance at Huntingdon (20.6f) in May. Not discounted back from a break.

TFRHHHHI BHA105

4 Br

THIRTYFOURSTITCHES (IRE) (17) 500-161 C D

B g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Blue Berlais (IRE) D. J. Jeffreys Miss Jessica Finnegan

6

11-5

Tom Bellamy D. J. Jeffreys, Stow-On-The-Wold Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account over 20f here in June and quickly dispelled a lesser effort when battling well to score again at Market Rasen (23f) 17 days ago. Can go well again from 4lb higher. TFRHHHHH BHA98

5 Br

HATTAAB (GB) (26) 55-P210 CD

B g Intikhab (USA) - Sundus (USA) You Can Be Sure Shadwell Estate Company Limited

8

11-5

Kielan Woods Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold Longcroft Building Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Eased plenty in weights and duly capitalised when landing 14-runner C&D handicap 2 starts back (both victories gained here). Not in same form at Uttoxeter since but return to this venue a likely plus.

TFRHHHII BHA98

6 Br

GET AN OSCAR (IRE) (26) P0-2F23 D BF

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Lady Perspex (IRE) Peter Bowen Racing Club Jim Condon

7

11-0

James Bowen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t got her head in front for a while, but arrives here on the back of creditable placed efforts fitted with cheekpieces, third at Uttoxeter (23.3f) last time. Each-way claims again.

TFRHHHII BHA93

7 Br

VEILED SECRET (IRE) (27) 2F-3014 C

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Seven Veils (IRE) Clan McNeil Mrs Olivia Hoare

7 10-13

Tom Scudamore David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a long losing run for new yard when getting on top close home over 20f here in June. Faded only late on in to fourth over that trip last time but step up in trip may not suit. Blinkered.

TFRHHHII BHA92

20

8 Br

HILL OF HOPE (IRE) (88) P30P-22

7 10-13

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Taisilk (IRE) Mr Michael Fothergill Miss E. Hamilton

Mr Ben Bromley (7) Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in trio of starts over hurdles in Ireland during the spring. Has finised runner-up twice between the flags more recently though, so one to note now handicapping for new stable.

TFRHHHII BHA92

9 Br

WATCHING BRIEF (IRE) (23) 4-P3615 D BF

8 10-12

B g Rudimentary (USA) - Miss Tsigalko (IRE) Mr David Brace Gerard Kenny

Connor Brace David Brace, Bridgend Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark in 23f handicap at Uttoxeter 26 days ago, joined briefly 3 out but asserting run in. Quick turnaround may have found him out at Newton Abbot next time. Each-way player. TFRHHHII BHA91

10 Br

CALL HIS BLUFF (IRE) (27) F4PP-22

B g Westerner - Gaza Strip (IRE) Mr Max Comley Mr Michael Shanahan

9 10-12

Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3) Harry Chisman, Stow-on-the-Wold

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who, to his credit has twice run well for his present stable, again finding only one too good in a C&D handicap last month. However, his mark has crept up again ahead of this. TFRHHHII BHA91

11 Br

FUNWAY MONARCH (IRE) (43) P05/0P-5

6

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Mount Radhwa (IRE) Mr Robert Bothway R. McCarthy

10-8

Bryony Frost Neil King, Burderop

TIMEFORMVIEWHinted at ability in bumpers but very little to shout about in trio of maiden hurdles at up to 23.3f spread over 8 months. The market may prove a useful guide now he gets a crack at handicaps.

TFRHHIII BHA87

12 Br

OUTLAW JACK (IRE) (23) 60-0102

9

B g Mr Dinos (IRE) - Bonus Issue (IRE) Mr P. Tosh Richard O’ Hara

10-6

Brendan Powell Johnny Farrelly, Midford Johnny Farrelly Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Fontwell in June who ran his best race yet when running on for second at Newton Abbot (21.5f) last month. Up 5lb as a result but he’s still unexposed at this sort of trip. Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA85

13 Br

CRY WOLF (GB) (15) 34P40/5//-

8

Ch g Street Cry (IRE) - Love Charm W.B.B. & G.J. DALY Darley

10-6

Jamie Moore Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of sorts in handful of starts on the level this year and others make greater appeal having his first start in this sphere since 2018.

TFRHHIII BHA85

14 Br

MISTER SERIOUS (IRE) (23) PP-PP03

B or Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Mack Tack (IRE) Mr Andrew Eveleigh Dunmanway Breeding Club

12 10-2

Conor Ring (3) Brian Barr, Sherborne

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced under Rules but little to shout about in recent months, finishing a distant TFRHIIII BHA81 third in a Newton Abbot (21.5f) last month. Best watched back in a handicap.

15 Br

WITCH FROM ROME (GB) (27) PP00-41 CD

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Spangle Mr Simon Earle D. R. Botterill

10 10-1

Miss Harriet Tucker (7) Simon Earle, Warminster

TIMEFORM VIEW Not the force of old but confirmed promise of reappearance run when landing a C&D amateur’s handicap late last month. 6lb higher mark to contend with now but another good showing not ruled out.

TFRHHHII BHA80 DECLARED RUNNERS 15 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Blinkers worn by No. 3, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8, 12.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 13, 14.

Stewards Note: SHANROE TIC TEC: Following its run on 31/5/2021 it was reported that the horse was hampered halfway through.

HATTAAB: Following its run on 23/7/2021 it was reported that the horse would prefer firmer ground.

OUTLAW JACK: Following its run on 26/7/2021 it was reported that the horse hung right handed throughout.

CRY WOLF: Following its run on 3/8/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 4.25 - THE ROYAL EQUESTRIAN BEDDING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2505 to the winning horse The second to receive £1154, the third £576, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 12th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Penalties, after August 7th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. ROYAL EQUESTRIAN BEDDING has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they 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. 24 entries at £23. - Closed August 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1920; Second £960; Third £480; Fourth £289; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2505.16) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 5.00 - THE ROYAL EQUESTRIAN BEDDING SUPPORTS LITTLE PRINCESS TRUST NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7079 to the winning horse The second to receive £3261, and the third £1630. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 12th and pay £65 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 6lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 Class 2 steeple chase 10lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined. No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st. ROYAL EQUESTRIAN BEDDING has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they 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. 6 entries at £65. - Closed August 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5425; Second £2713; Third £1356. (Penalty Value £7079.80) SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 5.30 - THE CAZOO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5881 to the winning horse The second to receive £2709, the third £1354, the fourth £678 and the fifth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £54 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Penalties, after August 7th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. CAZOO has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they 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, 1 at £10 and 9 at £54. - Closed August 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £2254; Third £1126; Fourth £564; Fifth £280. (Penalty Value £5881.68) SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 6.00 - THE ARCTIC SPAS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11706 to the winning horse The second to receive £5382, the third £2691, the fourth £1345, the fifth £672 and the sixth £335. for four yrs old and upwards. £112 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £90 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Penalties, after August 7th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. ARCTIC SPAS has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they 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 PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, 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 11 entries, 2 at £22 and 9 at £112. - Closed August 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8944; Second £4471; Third £2237; Fourth £1118; Fifth £558; Sixth £279. (Penalty Value £11706.75) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 6.30 - THE eventmasters.co.uk NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, August 12th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 10st 12lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, for each hurdle race won 7lb. eventmasters.co.uk has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they 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 Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 20th October, 2021. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 19 entries at £37. - Closed August 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 7.00 - THE PLUMBASE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2341 to the winning horse The second to receive £1078, the third £539, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 12th and pay £21 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Penalties, after August 7th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. PLUMBASE has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they 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 32 entries at £21. - Closed August 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1794; Second £897; Third £448; Fourth £288; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2341.78) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 7.30 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEB MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, August 12th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st. The Friends and Family of Deb have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they 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 Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 20th October, 2021. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 14 entries at £37. - Closed August 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392.

(Penalty Value £4084.50) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 8.00 - THE CAZOO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2341 to the winning horse The second to receive £1078, the third £539, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 12th and pay £21 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Penalties, after August 7th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. CAZOO has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they 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 £21. - Closed August 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1794; Second £897; Third £448; Fourth £288; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2341.78) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

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