WELCOME BACK to Worcester Racecourse

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

FIRST RACE 1.35

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

THE PLAY WITH THE FINEST BOOKMAKER, FITZDARES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (35 wins from 181 runners, 19%) runs HEREWEGOHONEY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Bowen (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs COURTLAND

WEIGHTWATCHER: COURTLAND won off a handicap mark of 122, his rating is now down 7lb to 115.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: COURTLAND trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

COURTLAND took advantage of his reduced mark over C&D last month and the manner of that success suggests he can defy a 6lb rise Friary Rock has made a good start to the season so is feared most.

1-2-3: 1.COURTLAND (IRE) 2.FRIARY ROCK (FR) 3.BAGHEERA GINGE colours no horse age st lb

1 BAGHEERA GINGE (GB) (14) 2110-PF

5 11-11

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - The Prime Viper (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

GingeArmy Racing Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSteadily progressive over hurdles last term, scoring at Stratford and Newton Abbot. Shaped as if amiss sent chasing at Kempton but would have been a clear second had he completed at Newton Abbot 2 weeks ago. Player if none the worse. TFRHHHII BHA117

2 HEREWEGOHONEY (IRE) (31) 11/51P-2

7 11-10

Br m Sageburg (IRE) - Knappogue Honey (IRE) Connor Brace Middleham Park Racing XVII Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Katie McCarthy Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWMade a winning chase debut at Catterick in November but pulled up in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, soft) following month. Back on track after 5 months off when second at Stratford albeit outbattled. Headgear now applied. TFRHHHII BHA116

3

COURTLAND (IRE) (26) 1/5U56-1 CD

8 11-9

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Media View (IRE) Sean Bowen

Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Mrs Rosemary Ross Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWTook well to chasing with Ffos Las and Newton Abbot win in summer 2021 Well below par in 4 starts last season but took advantage of reduced mark with plenty in hand over C&D last month and remains well treated up 6lb. TFRHHHHH BHA115

4

SOMEKINDOFSTAR (IRE) (41) 3150-46 D

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Katty Barry (IRE)

10 11-5

Jack Quinlan

Mrs J. May Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br S. Michael Millar Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning start for current yard at Warwick in September and he shaped well after 5 months off when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Warwick (20f) Disappointed at Huntingdon since though might have found that run coming too soon TFRHHHII BHA111

5

FRIARY ROCK (FR) (20) 4142-13 D BF

8 11-2

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Zenita des Brosses (FR) Adam Wedge

The 1759 Syndicate

Br Mr Frederic Heudiard & Mr Jacky Conan

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning return at Perth (20.1f, good) and backed that up with a decent third at Market Rasen. Every chance he will be bang there again.

2022: PLANNED PARADISE (IRE) 6 11 2 Sam Twiston-Davies 11-4 (Neil Mulholland) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

TFRHHHHI BHA108

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

SOMEKINDOFSTAR: Following its run on 11/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1

Friary Rock (FR), 9-4

Courtland (IRE), 9-2 Herewegohoney (IRE), 17-2 Bagheera Ginge (GB), 9-1 Somekindofstar (IRE)

SECOND RACE 2.10

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GET PULLING WITH PJ NICHOLLS SSANGYONG HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (35 wins from 181 runners, 19%) runs GETTHEPOT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs GETTHEPOT WEIGHTWATCHER: TUDORS TREASURE won off a handicap mark of 96, his rating is now down 18lb to 78.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BAILY GORSE trained by L Blackford, Tiverton, 117 miles.

OCEANS RED wasn’t seen to best effect when fifth at Bangor last time out and this three-time scorer over fences is worth siding with to resume winning ways on the back of breathing surgery. Dindin is a reliable sort and seems sure to have a say, with C&D winner Tom O’Roughley another to consider in an open handicap

1-2-3: 1.OCEANS RED 2.DINDIN (FR) 3.TOM O’ROUGHLEY (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 GETTHEPOT (IRE) (13) 32F1R-5

8 12-0

B g Getaway (GER) - Raheen Lady (IRE) Kielan Woods

Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Noel Fenton Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Huntingdon in October but refused last at Fakenham next time Looked rusty after 8 months off when fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20.9f, good) 13 days ago. Can do better now. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 CLASSIC CONCORDE (IRE) (24) P31-141 D

10 11-13

B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm Connor Brace

Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend

Br Victor Connolly

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning chaser for Andrew McNamara but off a year since only eighth in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f) on yard debut. Needs to hit the ground running back chasing TFRHHIII BHA99

3 DINDIN (FR) (12) 3123-43

10 11-9

B g Balko (FR) - Taguy Star (FR) Jack Tudor David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington

Br T. Vigneron & M. Lochin & L. Lochin W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Wincanton in March and largely in good form since, third of 8 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (19.2f, good) 12 days ago. Back up in trip and needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA95

4 CORRANY (IRE) (26) 223P0-P

9 11-6

Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Time For An Audit Sam Twiston-Davies

Dozen Dreamers Partnership Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br John & Jamie O’Brien Tori Global

TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, tenth of 14 in handicap chase at Chepstow (26.2f, good) 54 days ago. Blinkers back on It’s now 15 runs since his last win in 2021.

5 OCEANS RED (GB) (32) 3312P-5

TFRHHIII BHA92

7 11-6

Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Djess

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Toby Wynne (5) Spitalized Racing

Br Richard Kent Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner over fences with his latest success at Sedgefield (27f) in October. Ridden too aggressively when fifth at Bangor (24f, good) 32 days ago so very much one to consider in re-fitted tongue tie/on the back of a wind op

6 REIGN SUEPREME (IRE) (30) PB033-5

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Runaround Sue (IRE)

Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd

Br Trish Powell

TFRHHHHH BHA92

8 11-0

James Davies

Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner Hasn’t progressed as might have been hoped under Rules and was a remote fifth at Ffos Las last month. Tongue strap goes on for 1st time. TFRHHIII BHA86

7 TOM O’ROUGHLEY (IRE) (13) 6514-1U CD

B g Yeats (IRE) - Thegoodwans Sister (IRE)

Oaktree Racing Club

Br Larry Mealiffe

8 10-10

Lorcan Murtagh

Sheila Lewis, Brecon

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who shaped as if still in good form (in third) when unseated rider 4 out in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f, good) 13 days ago. Can give a good account. TFRHHHII BHA82

8

TUDORS TREASURE (GB) (54) 4/PP2P0-

12 10-6

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Rude Health Ciaran Gethings

Four Seasons Partnership Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Br Racing Coast Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since his last win in 2021 and he came in a below-form seventh of 14 in handicap chase at Chepstow (26.2f, good) 54 days ago. Others appeal more TFRHHIII BHA78

9 DEADLY MISSILE (IRE) (46) 1/0000-5

6 10-2

Br g Presenting - Daisy’s Sister Ben Poste

Mrs Rosemary Gasson Rosemary Gasson, Banbury

Br Mrs D. Cashman Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW A winner between the flags but only poor form shown over hurdles and when fifth on his chasing bow in 3m Uttoxeter handicap last time Lots more is required from 2lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA72

10

JUSTSHORTOFABUBBLE (GB) (21) 0300-03

6 10-2

B g Midnight Legend - Auld Fyffee (IRE) Conor Ring (3) Michelle Harris & Deberah Lawton Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Gretton & J. Hynes Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Long-standing maiden who came in a remote third in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (21f, good) 21 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA69

11 CHAIN SMOKER (GB) (13) 3PP-564

10 10-2

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Handmemy Moneydown (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3)

Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells

Br Miss B. L. Jones Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, Nds Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORMVIEW His sole win came in 2020 and only fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (19.4f, good) 13 days ago. Hard to make a case for from 10lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA64

12 BAILY GORSE (IRE) (13) 2/646-P3

9 10-2

B g Milan - Lillies Bordello (IRE) James Best

Mrs V. W. Jones & Mr B. P. Jones Linda Blackford, Tiverton

Br Colm Griffin Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1 and visored for 1st time, below-form third of 7 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f, good) 13 days ago. Remains a maiden after 26 runs.

2022: DALKINGSTOWN 8 12 0 Sean Bowen 13-8 (Peter Bowen) 6 ran

TFRHHIII BHA64

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 4, 11. Visor worn by No. 12.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 6, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Stewards Note:

CHAIN SMOKER: Following its run on 8/6/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Getthepot (IRE), Dindin (FR), Tom O’Roughley (IRE), 8-1 Oceans Red (GB), 9-1 Classic Concorde (IRE), 12-1 Reign Suepreme (IRE), 20-1 Deadly Missile (IRE), 22-1 Tudors Treasure (GB), Justshortofabubble (GB), 33-1 Corrany (IRE), 80-1 Baily Gorse (IRE), 100-1 Chain Smoker (GB)

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THIRD RACE 2.45

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

THE RICHARD NEWLAND RACING OPEN

NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Bowen (20 wins from 96 runners, 21%) runs OLIVERS TRAVELS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Bowen (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs OLIVERS TRAVELS

LONGEST TRAVELLER: OLIVERS TRAVELS trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

JEUDIDEE had a bit in hand when justifying strong support atWarwick 3 weeks ago and on that evidence, he may well be capable of defying a penalty. Junior des Mottes is dangerous if he can reproduce his Irish form for his new yard, with Olivers Travels another to consider on Rules debut.

1-2-3: 1.JEUDIDEE (FR) 2.JUNIOR DES MOTTES (FR) 3.OLIVERS TRAVELS (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 JEUDIDEE (FR) (21) 1 D

4 11-2

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Alidee (FR) David Bass

Park View Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Jean-Nicholas Tige & Thierry Cypres

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWHalf-brother to fair French chaser Hozora Dam maiden over hurdles/fences in France. Strong in the betting and made a winning debut with a bit to spare at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Bold bid under a penalty seems assured. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 IPSO FALCO (FR) (211) 0-

B g Falco (USA) - Roselaine (FR)

Party People

5 11-0

Tom Cannon

Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Gilles Chaignon & Jean-Victor Chaignon Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam, French chase winner up to 25f, half-sister to French chase winner up to 25f Hawkso and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 4m) Interdit. Bred to stay well and shaped that way starting out at Southwell in November TFRHHIII BHA-

3 MY FERNANDO (GB) (44) 3-0

5 11-0

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Circle of Angels

B F Brookhouse, Newmarket

Jack Quinlan Mr R. S. Brookhouse

Br Mr R. S. Brookhouse Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWBrother to 7.4f winner Yorbelucky Dam, 9f/1 1/4m winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 21f) I’m So Lucky and useful hurdler (2m winner) Dream Esteem Promise when third in a C&D bumper for Ian Williams a year ago but disappointed in a hood last month.

4 OLIVERS TRAVELS (IRE) (66) 2-

Ch g Sea Moon - Cognitive (IRE)

K I T partnership

Br Mrs Mary Roche

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-0

Sean Bowen

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORMVIEW£30,000 5-y-o, first foal: dam (b80), placed once in bumpers, half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stays 3 1/4m) Sporting Ace. Runner-up sole start in Irish points in April and joined a successful yard

5 STORM RYDER (IRE) (-)

B g Valirann (FR) - Daraheen Diamond (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-0

Dylan Kitts (7)

Albatross Hinds Westwood Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Longrove Stud 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to 5 winners, including smart hurdler/chaser Brewin’upastorm (2m-2 1/2m winner) and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Glam Gerry (2 1/2m/21f winner, by Dr Massini) Dam unraced. Hood fitted on debut for yard with a fair record in bumpers. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 FOOTLOOSE MAN (GB) (26) 2

4 10-9

B g Telescope (IRE) - Alikat (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Mr Carl Hinchy Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br Mickley Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW€34,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful bumper winner/hurdler The Liquidator Dam fair but ungenuine 19f-3 1/4m hurdle/chase winner Reasonable start when second of 4 in what was admittedly an ordinary contest Can build on that TFRHHHII BHA-

7

JUNIOR DES MOTTES (FR) (73) 30-

4 10-9

B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Sauves La Reine (FR) Connor Brace

Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend

Br E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes

TIMEFORMVIEWKept on well for third on debut at Wexford in March and fared as well as could be expected in a deeper contest at Fairyhouse a month later. Since left W.J.Burke and a repeat of that level will see him bang there. TFRHHHHI BHA-

8

TED’S GIFT (GB) (35) 3

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Try The Bell (IRE)

4 10-9

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Mr Robert Lester Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr & Mrs I. Ross

Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Scorpion gelding. Dam unraced. Stuck to his task pretty well when third of 8 over C&D last month.

TFRHHHII BHA-

9 CALL HER CLEVER (IRE) (35) 4

5 10-7

Gr or Ro m Califet (FR) - Pure Genius (IRE) Jack Tudor

ValueRacingClub.co.uk

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Gillian Nevin & Stuart Middleton W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEW:€2,200 3-y-o, Califet mare Dam fair hurdler (21f winner, stayed 3m). Hood/tongue tie on for debut and she shaped like a stayer when fourth over C&D last month (behind Ted’s Gift).

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Jeudidee (FR), 9-2 Junior des Mottes (FR), 7-1 Olivers Travels (IRE), 15-2 Storm Ryder (IRE), 9-1 Footloose Man (GB), Ted’s Gift (GB), 11-1 Call Her Clever (IRE), 22-1 My Fernando (GB), 50-1 Ipso Falco (FR)

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FOURTH RACE 3.20

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

THE SAVILLS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Hobbs & J White (16 wins from 75 runners, 21%) runs COOLNAUGH HAZE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Wadham (3 wins from 4 runners, 75%) runs BOMBYX LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOMBYX trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, 132 miles.

An open-looking handicap so at the likely odds it is worth siding with BOMBYX to build on his good Ludlow fifth and capitalise on an attractive mark. Hiconic justified good support at Warwick last time so rates an obvious threat, while Sea The Clouds is also weighted to have a say on the back of an encouraging Warwick fourth.

1-2-3: 1.BOMBYX 2.HICONIC 3.SEA THE CLOUDS (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 EDISON KENT (IRE) (336) P50/P05-

7 12-0

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Kentish Town (IRE) Tom Bellamy

Cropredy Lawn Racing Paul Webber, Banbury

Br Mr S. Gorman Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles but out of form when last seen 11 months ago for Jessica Harrington. Has it to prove for his new yard TFRHHIII BHA119

2 DASHER RILEY (GB) (15) P126-13 CD

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Kings Equity (IRE)

6 11-12

Harry Cobden

Mr M. Middleton L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br Richard Mathias

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual C&D winner who was below par upped to 2m4f when third of 6 in handicap hurdle (5/2) at Southwell 15 days ago. Back down in trip now so he’s in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA117

3 BOMBYX (GB) (43) 13P/2/P-5 D

Ch g Sir Percy - Bombazine (IRE)

8 11-9

Tom Cannon

The FOPS Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful on the Flat for James Fanshawe and made a winning start over hurdles in March 2021. Pulled up back from a lengthy absence over C&D in March but showed the benefit of that run when a good fifth of 12 at Ludlow last time Weighted to go well TFRHHHHH BHA114

4 COOLNAUGH HAZE (IRE) (14) 626-422 D

B g Lawman (FR) - Midas Haze

5 11-6

Elizabeth Gale (10)

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Cool Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br B. & J. McDonald Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler who comes here in good nick, second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 14 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again TFRHHHII BHA111

5 SEA THE CLOUDS (IRE) (28) 2/1122-4 D

6 11-4

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Leo’s Spirit (IRE)

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Gavin Sheehan ValueRacingClub.co.uk

Br Christopher Maye Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning hurdles bow at Newton Abbot (16.8f) in September and resumed from 6 months off with an encouraging fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (16f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Enters calculations off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHHI BHA109

6 MIX OF CLOVER (GB) (237) 513/U40- CD

B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Allforclover (IRE)

9 11-3

Alex Edwards

Miss S. Troughton Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Miss S. Troughton

Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW2021 winner of this event but he arrives below form, only seventh of 11 in handicap chase here 7 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running back over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA108

7 NEIGH BOTHA (IRE) (34) 04604-0 D

B g Doyen (IRE) - Holmshill Gill (IRE)

Richard & Katherine Gilbert

6 11-3

Craig Nichol

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Joseph Neville Straightline (NE) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden in this sphere and he came in last of 9 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good) his final run for Gordon Elliott. Needs a big step forward on his

TFRHHIII BHA108

8 HICONIC (GB) (21) 04P54-1 D

B m Sixties Icon - Hi Note

Golden Equinox Racing & Partner

Br Miss S. West

6 11-2

Kielan Woods

Alex Hales, Edgecote

TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a gamble after 5 months off having tumbled 18lb in the weights in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (16f, good) 21 days ago. Back up 4lb but she can go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA107

9 LUCKY LOVER BOY (IRE) (216) 211212- D

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Mayonga (IRE)

The Lucky Lovers Partnership

8 11-0

Henry Brooke

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Frank Dunne Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEW In fine form when last seen out 7 months ago, scoring 4 times and posting an excellent second in 2m Newcastle handicap. Can’t be discounted despite his absence TFRHHHII BHA105

10 SCOTS GOLD (IRE) (623) 223/-

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Duchess Andorra (IRE)

Empire State Racing Partnership

5 10-10

Bridget Andrews

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br M. Ryan The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden at up to 1 1/4m on Flat for Tom Dascombe. Made a solid start in this sphere with three placed efforts over 2m but now returns from a 20-month absence for his handicap debut Has his fitness to prove TFRHHIII BHA101

2022: JAMACHO 8 11 9 Paul O’Brien 16-1 (Charlie Longsdon) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8, 9, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 9.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.

Stewards Note:

NEIGH BOTHA: Following its run on 18/5/2023 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Hiconic (GB), 9-2 Coolnaugh Haze (IRE), 11-2 Lucky Lover Boy (IRE), 13-2 Scots Gold (IRE), 8-1 Bombyx (GB), 10-1 Sea The Clouds (IRE), 11-1 Dasher Riley (GB), 18-1 Neigh Botha (IRE), 40-1 Mix of Clover (GB), 100-1 Edison Kent (IRE)

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