WELCOME BACK to Worcester Racecourse for the start of our 2023 racing season

As you may have noticed, there are a few changes around the racecourse. At the end of last season, we started work on the new Weighing Room facility which we hoped would be ready for today.

Sadly, the weather has seriously impacted the work that has been taking place across our off season. Whilst significant flooding of the racecourse site is not uncommon during the winter months, the River Severn has run at particularly high levels on a number of occasions this year, encroaching on to the footprint of the development as per the image below.

Whilst the work now continues apace, we will today be using the temporary Weighing Room facilities that we used throughout last season, and our thanks go to the Jockeys, Valets and Officials with whom we have cooperated on this project.

We appreciate the slight difference that you’ll see in the Racecourse over upcoming fixtures, but very much look forward to opening the new Weighing Room as soon as we can later this summer.

As ever, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.

Michael Thomas, General Manager Worcester Racecourse

FOURTH RACE 3.45

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

THE LAW WITHOUT HORSING AROUND MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights lowered 5lbs.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Jonjo O’Neill (19 wins from 138 runners, 14%) runs WALK OF NO SHAME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs LATINO FLING

LONGEST TRAVELLER: PURE THEATRE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 116 miles.

LATINO FLING took advantage of a further easing in the weights at Aintree 2 weeks ago and remains on a good mark up 4lb Pure Theatre was always holding on when making a winning handicap bow at Fontwell so is feared most.

1-2-3: 1.LATINO FLING (IRE) 2.PURE THEATRE (IRE) 3.WALK OF NO SHAME (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 LATINO FLING (IRE) (15) 40653-1 D

8 11-9

B m Milan - Five of Spades (IRE) Brian Hughes

Colin and Kay Taylor Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Anthony Walsh Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWGood strike rate over hurdles for this yard and capitalised on ease in weights when adding 6-runner mares ’ handicap to her tally at Aintree (20f) 15 days ago. 4lb rise is fair so another bold bid is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA113

2 NEXTDOORTOALICE (IRE) (104) 240/3P5-

7 11-7

B m Mahler - Lady Zephyr (IRE) Harry Bannister The Syndicate Next Door Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Noel Doyle Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWRan up to best when third on 21f Wincanton reappearance in November but disappointed at Fakenham on New Year’s Day and faded into a well-held fifth when stepped up to 3m at Newbury following month. Drop back in trip should at least suit, TFRHHHII BHA111

3 PURE THEATRE (IRE) (16) 5021-31

5 11-5

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Faucon Jack Martin (7) Potwell Racing Syndicate IV Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br D. E. Cantillon Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEW Taken well to hurdles, winning 2 of her 4 starts, including on handicap bow at Fontwell last month under this rider, making all and always holding on Should go well again TFRHHHHI BHA109

4 WALK OF NO SHAME (IRE) (33) 15126-3

6 11-2

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ultimate Echo (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Mrs Sharon Wilks & Mr Paul Taiano Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br William P. Delaney Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Lingfield in February and quickly back to form when third at Warwick last month. Headgear now fitted and not taken lightly

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.

TFRHHHHI BHA106

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Latino Fling (IRE), 5-2 Pure Theatre (IRE), 10-3 Walk of No Shame (IRE), 8-1 Nextdoortoalice (IRE)

FIFTH RACE 4.20

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

THE #BEPARTOFIT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights lowered 7lbs.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Jonjo O’Neill (19 wins from 138 runners, 14%) runs PLAYTOGETAWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Jonjo O’Neill (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs PLAYTOGETAWAY WEIGHTWATCHER: BANNISTER won off a handicap mark of 111, his rating is now down 5lb to 106.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: BANNISTER trained by T R George, Slad, 39 miles. PILLAR OF STEEL trained by Henry Oliver, Kinnersley, 39 miles.

It was hardly a deep race that PLAYTOGETAWAY won at Huntingdon in April, but he was value for extra over the result and appeals as the type to go on improving for a while yet, so is difficult to oppose in his follow-up bid. Pillar of Steel and Bannister have fallen to good marks and go well at this track

1-2-3: 1.PLAYTOGETAWAY (IRE) 2.PILLAR OF STEEL 3.BANNISTER (FR) colours no horse

1 PILLAR OF STEEL (GB) (146) 264330- CD

B m Shirocco (GER) - Miss Conduct Brian Hughes

Kate Ive Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br J. Spearing and Kate Ive in a rare poor effort on final appearance for John Spearing but back on a good mark and one to watch closely in the betting now setting out for Henry handicaps last summer

2 PLAYTOGETAWAY (IRE) (54) F/60451- D 5 11-5

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Play Trix (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr Betfred Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Jennifer Coleman & Philip Heskin Wasdell Group

Built on his maiden/novice run when making a successful start in handicaps in 5-runner event at Huntingdon soft, 2/1) 54 days ago, asserting final 100 yds. Will go on improving and can follow up

3 BANNISTER (FR) (33) 21456-5 CD

6 11-4

Gr g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Amou Daria (FR) Sean Bowen Crossed Fingers Partnership Tom George, Slad Br Oceanic Bloodstock & Eric Puerari HBA Media

Dual C&D winner last summer Has struggled since but is potentially well treated if/when he does perk up TFRHHHII BHA106

4 BLACK BUBLE (FR) (410) 21PP40/- 10 11-2

B g Valanour (IRE) - Miss Bubble Rose (FR) Lilly Pinchin (3) Northway Lodge Racing Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br X. Bollart, P. Bollart et al Patrico Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW Fair handicap hurdler who is unlikely to be suited by this significant drop in trip on his start for 13 months Looks best watched TFRHHIII BHA104

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Playtogetaway (IRE), 3-1 Bannister (FR), 9-2 Pillar of Steel (GB), 12-1 Black Buble (FR)

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SIXTH RACE 4.55

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PEAK PACKAGING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Fergal O’Brien (35 wins from 178 runners, 20%) runs BLUE CLOVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Fergal O’Brien (9 wins from 32 runners, 28%) runs BLUE CLOVER

LONGEST TRAVELLER: AMALFI BAY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 116 miles.

The market should reveal plenty here but AMALFI BAY is taken to build on his promising start for Anthony Honeyball and get off the mark in this sphere. Hurdling-newcomer Ruler Legend is feared most, especially if the betting vibes are positive after his absence, while Painless Potter has the form to play a major part if this switch to hurdling sparks a resurgence.

1-2-3: 1.AMALFI BAY 2.RULER LEGEND (IRE) 3.PAINLESS POTTER (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 AMALFI BAY (GB) (24) 5

5 11-2

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Affinity Sean Bowen

Elite Racing Club Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Elite Racing Club Elite Racing Club

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning handicapper on the Flat for Harry & Roger Charlton (stays 1 3/4m) and started well in this sphere with a tongue strap applied when fifth of 11 in 2m6f Fontwell maiden hurdle last month More to come Big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 EMANATE (GB) (17) 4-5

B g Coach House (IRE) - Emerald Girl (IRE)

5 11-2

A. P. Heskin

Mr John Heaney Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Heaney Family Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden on the Flat. Only poor fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft, 8/1) 17 days ago so needs to take a big step forward.

3 HIDOL DU LIVET (FR) (28) P/4-5

Br g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Queen Las (FR)

Mr Michael P. Tudor

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 11-2

Sam Twiston-Davies

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br G.A.E.C Des Livets et al Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame on the second of his 2 starts in Irish points 15/2, hinted at promise when fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) on NH debut 28 days ago. In the picture

4 ISLEBRIAND (FR) (375) 3/5-

B g On Est Bien (IRE) - Bloane (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

Brian Hughes

Mr D. McCain Jnr Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr Patrick Moulin Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Third in a Sedgefield bumper but he came in last of 5 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Bangor (16.7f, good to soft) on hurdles bow. Off 12 months with work to do

5 PAINLESS POTTER (IRE) (15) 33/U-

B g Camacho - Wider World (IRE)

Mr R. G. Gilbert

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-2

Aidan Coleman

Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Ronan Tynan Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed on both his runs over hurdles but cheekpieces on for 1st time when only tenth of 12 in Flat handicap at Newbury 15 days ago. The form pick if back on song. TFRHHHII BHA108

6 RICK BLAINE (IRE) (21)

B g Ruler of The World (IRE) - Saturday Girl

6 11-2

Harrison Beswick (3)

Mr Dan Gilbert Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Mr R. J. C. Wilmot-Smith Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat winner but only seventh of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, heavy) 21 days ago. Needs more now going over hurdles.

7 RULER LEGEND (IRE) (227)

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-11

B g Camelot - Avenue Dargent (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Barrowman Racing Limited Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Cocheteux-Tierno Roberto Knox Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful Irish Flat 10f winner in 2022. Goes hurdling for new yard after 7 months off and he’s one to consider

TFRHHHHI BHA-

BLUE CLOVER (GB) (6) 32352-P

B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Asola Blue (FR)

F&M Bloodstock Limited

Br Yorton Farm Stud

5 10-9

Paddy Brennan

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

The General Asphalte Company Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from his hurdling debut second when pulled up in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Has something to prove now.

9 CHELSEA ANNIE (IRE) (17) 0

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-4

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Miss Sally (IRE)

Br Helen Smith & Sally Mullen

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

James Best Dajam Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat winner 40/1, eighth of 9 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) on NH debut 17 days ago. Needs a big step forward.

2022: DASHER RILEY 5 11 2 Micheal Nolan 22-1 (Ryan Potter) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

HIDOL DU LIVET: Following its run on 6/5/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

RICK BLAINE: Following its run on 13/5/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Amalfi Bay (GB), 5-1 Hidol du Livet (FR), Painless Potter (IRE), Ruler Legend (IRE), 10-1 Blue Clover (GB), 20-1 Emanate (GB), 28-1 Rick Blaine (IRE), 40-1 Islebriand (FR), Chelsea Annie (IRE) RACE RESULT:

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