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

THIRD RACE 2.58

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

THE GET PULLING WITH PJ NICHOLLS SSANGYONG 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): P Bowen (22 wins from 96 runners, 23%) runs LORD BRYAN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Bowen (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs LORD BRYAN

WEIGHTWATCHER: LORD BRYAN won off a handicap mark of 117, his rating is now down 9lb to 108.

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

On just her second start over fences,TALKINGTHETALK benefited from the return to front-running tactics when opening her account at Uttoxeter and she can build on that effort to score again. The biggest threat could be Hardy Boy, who also arrives on the back of a win last time despite his less-than-fluent jumping Bolsover Bill is the pick of the remainder

1-2-3: 1.TALKINGTHETALK (IRE) 2.HARDY BOY (FR) 3.BOLSOVER BILL (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 TIGER ORCHID (IRE) (25) 2513-64 C

8 12-0

B g Mores Wells - Akarita (IRE) Charlie Hammond

Foxtrot Racing Tiger Orchid Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Ian Hannon Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice over hurdles last season and shaped as if retaining all his ability after 6 months off at Ludlow on his return. However, jumping issues resurfaced when fourth here (23f) last time, so needs to cut out the mistakes as he now goes chasing TFRHHHII BHA109

2 HARDY BOY (FR) (30) 246-321

Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Alize du Berlais (FR)

Martin & Lynn Jones

6 11-13

Luca Morgan

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr Andre Jean Quesny Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner who opened his account at the third attempt over fences when successful at Huntingdon (19.9) a month ago, despite again jumping none too fluently Capable of getting involved, but could do with brushing up his jumping. TFRHHHHI BHA108

3 LORD BRYAN (IRE) (21) PP3P-P3 CD

12 11-13

B g Brian Boru - Run Cat (IRE) Sean Bowen

Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace

Br Robert Merrigan

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWIn top form when completing a hat-trick around 3m between April and June last year However, pulled up 4 of his 6 starts since and continued below his best when third of 5 at Newton Abbot (25.8f) last time Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA108

4 BOLSOVER BILL (IRE) (32) 24213-0

B g Getaway (GER) - Peripheral Vision (IRE)

6 11-9

Dylan Kitts (7)

Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Lyle Buttimer 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThrived with the tongue tie refitted last term, gaining a fourth success over fences at Plumpton (19.7f) in March. However, run of good form halted when well held at Cartmel last month. Bounce back called for. TFRHHHII BHA104

5 JET SMART (IRE) (111) 2/54406-

5 11-7

Ch g Jet Away - Cherry Island (IRE) Jack Tudor

Clan McNeil David Pipe, Wellington

Br Ms Cecily Purcell W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up only outing in Irish points and shaped encouragingly when fifth in maiden hurdle at Ascot (19.3f) on Rules debut. Hasn’t gone on as hoped since then, but he’s not one to write off yet switched to chasing with tongue strap on first time (has had a wind op). TFRHHIII BHA102

6 TALKINGTHETALK (IRE) (20) P5P0-P1

B m Aizavoski (IRE) - Talk of Rain (FR)

6 10-2

Sean Houlihan

Mr Graham Wilson Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Mr Nick Blanchfield Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWThird in a Wexford maiden hurdle for Leonard Whitmore last summer, but showed little for her current yard the remainder of the season However, making her second start over fences she got off the mark at Uttoxeter (20f) 20 days ago. Can score again now that she’s up and running. TFRHHHHH BHA79

2022: TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) 8 11 5 Sam Twiston-Davies 10-3 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 6 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Stewards Note:

BOLSOVER BILL: Following its run on 27/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed throughout.

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FOURTH RACE 3.28

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

THE RICHARD NEWLAND RACING NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CONDITIONAL & AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ RACE) (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): Fl O’Brien (35 wins from 184 runners, 19%) runs THEWEDDINGCANWAIT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs CHARIA LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHEF D’ETAT trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.

This can go the way of CHEF D’ETAT, who caused a shock when opening his account first time up at Tramore earlier this month and Shark Hanlon’s 4-y-o looks to have found a good opportunity to double his tally Achtung Baby and Theweddingcanwait weren’t beaten far in a slowly-run contest at Stratford just under 4 weeks ago and they look the main dangers to the selection in that order.

1-2-3: 1.CHEF D’ETAT (IRE) 2.ACHTUNG BABY (FR) 3.THEWEDDINGCANWAIT (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 CHEF D’ETAT (IRE) (26) 1

4 11-2

Ch g Ribchester (IRE) - Fluvial (IRE) Mr Paddy Hanlon (7)

Mr Pierre Manigault John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland

Br Redpender Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWRibchester gelding who was unraced for Richard Hannon and caused a 33/1-shock having been bought for only 2,500 gns when landing 10-runner bumper at Tramore (16.6f, good) under this rider earlier in the month, leading dying strides Fancied to be bang there again. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 ACHTUNG BABY (FR) (26) 3P-4

B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Kashmiri Star

5 11-0

Lorcan Murtagh

Mr A. R. Bromley Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Mr Richard Kent Adm Protexin Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWJoshua Tree gelding who had been placed in a point bumper and wasn’t beaten far when fourth of 7 in bumper at Stratford (16.3f, good) earlier this month, unsuited by a sprint at the end of a slowly-run race Expected to feature. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 CARPE DIEM (FR) (-)

5 11-0

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Chance Bleue (FR) Lilly Pinchin (3)

Terry & Sarah Amos David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold

Br Mr P. De Maleissye Melun & Mr T. Amos Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fairly useful chaser Coupdebol and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser in France Khayance Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (barely stayed 35f) Chance du Roy TFRHHHII BHA-

4 CHARIA (GB) (42) P

4 10-9

Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Midnight Sequel Jack Hogan (3)

Dajam Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mike Burbidge

TIMEFORMVIEWYorgunnabelucky gelding who offered little when pulled up in bumper over C&D (good to soft) 6 weeks ago. Tongue tie applied and will need to leave that effort well behind TFRHHIII BHA-

5 GENEROUS VALENTINE (GB) (46) S

B m Scorpion (IRE) - Too Generous

5 10-7

Mr Daniel Ellis (7)

Mrs S. Ellis Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Wood Farm Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam (h118), bumper/2 1/2m-21f hurdle winner (stayed 3m), half-sister to fairly useful but temperamental hurdler (stayed 2 3/4m) Brynmawr. Slipped up sole start in point bumpers (May 13). Noteworthy newcomer

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 THEWEDDINGCANWAIT (IRE) (26) 3-6 4 10-2

B f Califet (FR) - Foxyfirth (IRE)

Liam Harrison

Mr Max Comley Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br P. Heskin & A. Heskin

TIMEFORM VIEW Califet filly who was possibly flattered when sixth of 7 in bumper at Stratford (16.3f, good, 66/1) on debut earlier this month, not quicken final 1f First run for yard after leaving Max Comley and having joined a top yard, she could well have more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA-

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Chef d’Etat (IRE), 11-4 Achtung Baby (FR), 9-1 Theweddingcanwait (IRE), 14-1 Carpe Diem (FR), 16-1 Generous Valentine (GB), 25-1 Charia (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 3.58

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

THE RADIO WYVERN, WHERE WORCESTER COMES FIRST 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) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (35 wins from 184 runners, 19%) runs THE GALAHAD KID TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs GAIUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: HUMANITARIAN trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.

GAIUS has returned with a couple of fine runs and this looks a good chance for him to open his account in this sphere. Irish runner Humanitarian is interesting, while The Galahad Kid would obviously demand respect if turned out quickly following Monday’s good effort at Southwell.

1-2-3: 1.GAIUS 2.HUMANITARIAN (USA) 3.THE GALAHAD KID (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 ALPHA KING (GB) (8) 4

5 11-4

B g Kingman - Kilo Alpha Jack Quinlan

Mr Charlie Pigram P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on the Flat (stays 11.5f) and dropped away on hurdles debut last week. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 HUMANITARIAN (USA) (23) 0-346

7 11-4

B g Noble Mission - Sharbat (USA) Brian Hughes Half Craic’d Syndicate John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland

Br W. S. Farish

TIMEFORMVIEWOne-time talented Flat performer and has displayed aptitude for hurdling in Irish maidens, filling the frame twice last month. Too free at Listowel 3 weeks ago but he should be a big player at this level switched to Britain. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 ILLICO DU BREUIL (FR) (20) PPU30-6

5 11-4

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Mazagane (FR) Ben Jones Welsh Wizards David Rees, Haverfordwest

Br Mr Eric Helye & Mr Franck Sutterlet

TIMEFORM VIEW Kapgarde gelding Dam unraced sister to winning hurdler/smart chaser (17f-21f winner) Sidi Bouknadel. Maiden Irish pointer and went with little encouragement on recent hurdles debut

4 MY FRIEND DIXIE (GB) (268) 6-

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-4

B g Bollin Eric - Stainless Steel Adam Wedge Simon & Sara Jones Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mr S. A. Jones

TIMEFORM VIEW No promise in a Stratford bumper in October.

5 PAINLESS POTTER (IRE) (25) 33/U-2

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-4

B g Camacho - Wider World (IRE)

Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh

Harrison Beswick (3) Mr R. G. Gilbert

Br Ronan Tynan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner last summer and while he hasn’t yet matched that level over hurdles, he did find only one too good over C&D 3 weeks ago. Needs to step up on that to go one place better TFRHHHII BHA103 (-2)

6 PERRYVILLE (IRE) (36) 5/4404-0

B g Mahler - How Is Things (IRE)

Mrs C. J. Bibbey

6 11-4

Alex Edwards

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Oliver Loughlin Adm Protexin Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form at best in maiden/novice hurdles and no real progress switched to handicaps, albeit unsuited by the way the race developed at Huntingdon last month. TFRHHHII BHA94

7 RADHARC NA SLAINE (IRE) (38) 63U3-D3

B g Jet Away - Alstroemeria (IRE)

Mr D. Rees

Br Mr K. Bolger

6 11-4

Conor Ring (3)

David Rees, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORM VIEW £7,500 6-y-o, second foal: dam (b82) lightly raced in bumpers. Maiden Irish pointer, third last time (May 21). TFRHHHII BHA-

8

SUNSET IN PARIS (IRE) (74)

5 11-4

B g Camelot - Trail of Tears (IRE) Kevin Brogan

Mr B. Dowling J. R. Jenkins, Royston

Br Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat, making jumps debut TFRHIIII BHA-

9

THE GALAHAD KID (IRE) (2) P/1111-2 D BF

7 11-4

Ch g Quest For Peace (IRE) - Kyle Again (IRE) Paddy Brennan

KHDRP Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr P. Kiely Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeaten in 2 bumpers last summer and did very little wrong making his hurdling debut after 10 months off at Southwell on Monday, just unable to contain a decent recruit from the Flat. Should improve and can surely make his mark in this sphere TFRHHHHI BHA-

10

ELUSIVE ENEMY (IRE) (42) 6560-2

Bl g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Field Robin (IRE)

4 10-13

Mr James Jeavons (7)

Mr Alexander Gibbons Alexander Gibbons, Wroughton

Br Edward Sexton

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers and well held on hurdles debut but much more like it with a tongue tie fitted when second of 9 over C&D last month. Task is to now build on that TFRHHHII BHA-

11

GAIUS (GB) (19) 34-22

4 10-13

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Gemina (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mr T. C. McKeever Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Gillian, Lady Howard de Walden

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful Flat winner for Richard Hannon and progressed a bit further over hurdles when second in 8-runner novice at Aintree (16.5f) last month, albeit no match for winner Bumped into another good prospect at Market Rasen last time and this could be a good chance to go one better TFRHHHHH BHA108

12

MALAGO ROSE (IRE) (22) 40-5

5 10-11

B m Malinas (GER) - Avichi (IRE) James Best

Mr K.M.Harris Simon Earle, Warminster

Br Drumlin Bloodstock Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit of promise in a pair of bumpers but looked in need of the experience on hurdles debut 3 weeks ago.

2022: NIBRAS GOLD (IRE) 4 10 13 David Noonan 11-10 (David Pipe) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 The Galahad Kid (IRE), 7-2 Gaius (GB), 11-2 Humanitarian (USA), 8-1 Painless Potter (IRE), 11-1 Elusive Enemy (IRE), 16-1 Perryville (IRE), 25-1 Radharc Na Slaine (IRE), 66-1 Alpha King (GB), 100-1 Illico du Breuil (FR), Sunset In Paris (IRE), 300-1 My Friend Dixie (GB), Malago Rose (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.28

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

The Stepway Veterans Charity

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £19000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7674, 2nd £3836, 3rd £1919, 4th £960, 5th £479. (Penalty Value £10033.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (35 wins from 184 runners, 19%) runs ACCIDENTAL REBEL & MERRY BERRY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (2 wins from 19 runners, 11%) runs ACCIDENTAL REBEL & MERRY BERRY LONGEST TRAVELLER: CELESTIAL HORIZON trained by B Haslam, Middleham, 172 miles.

This is a step up in class for GALATA BRIDGE but he’s one of few in this line-up who doesn’t have form/fitness queries against him and might be up to defying a small rise Finisk River represents last year’s winning trainer/jockey combination and could be a threat if ready to roll after 7 months off. Fergal O’Brien pair Accidental Rebel and Merry Berry, who has a good strike-rate but hasn’t been seen for 12 months, are others to consider

1-2-3: 1.GALATA BRIDGE 2.FINISK RIVER 3.ACCIDENTAL REBEL colours no horse age st lb

1 CLEAR THE RUNWAY (IRE) (14) 11116-P C D

7 12-0

B g Jet Away - Minish Yeats (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mr Alan Rogers L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br Mossie Cronin

TIMEFORMVIEWHighly progressive hurdler/chaser in 2022 Off 8 months, pulled up in 2m Newton Abbot handicap chase 14 days ago so he’ll need to have come on a lot in a short space of time Up in trip with cheekpieces back on TFRHHIII BHA135

2 ACCIDENTAL REBEL (GB) (116) 111210- CD 9 11-11

B g Kayf Tara - Special Choice (IRE) Paddy Brennan

KHDRP Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br D. E. M. Young Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 of his first 5 starts on joining this yard, including Grade 2 Persian War at Chepstow (19.5f) with cheekpieces added in October Found life tough under penalty in a Kelso Grade 2 on his return to action in March but could fare better in these slightly calmer waters. TFRHHHHI BHA132

3 SOLO SAXOPHONE (IRE) (40) 60/1123- CD 9 11-9

B g Frankel - Society Hostess (USA) Harry Bannister Golden Equinox Racing Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Moyglare Stud Farm

TIMEFORM VIEWHas developed into a useful stayer on the Flat and translated that ability back to hurdling with a brace of small-field wins at Worcester last summer Should be sharper for a recent comeback run on the Flat and respected back hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA130

4 FINISK RIVER (GB) (214) 121112- CD

Gr g Red Rocks (IRE) - Scopa d’Assi (IRE)

10 11-7

Brian Hughes

Mr Les Buckley Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Immobiliare Casa Paola SRL Proactive Personnel Limited, Special Piping Materials Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWGood record since fitted with a cheekpieces and tongue tie combination, winning 4 times (including C&D) in the first half of last season One to consider back from 7 months off for last year’s winning yard TFRHHHHI BHA128

5 ERITAGE (FR) (312) 1FP46P-

B g Martaline - Sauves La Reine (FR)

Syd Hosie

Br Mr Guy Vimont

9 11-7

Beau Morgan (7)

Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Steven James Hosie

TIMEFORMVIEWSigned off time with Paul Nicholls with a Newton Abbot chase win last May but struggled for this yard on his next 5 starts Can only be watched back on this first outing for 10 months. TFRHIIII BHA128

6 EVERYONESGAME (IRE) (28) 2551-31 D

Ch g Jet Away - Rose Vic (IRE)

6 11-5

Lilly Pinchin (3)

Mr Malcolm Olden Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Niall Delany Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who won maiden/novice hurdles this spring More on his plate now moving into handicaps but he has a less-exposed profile than most of these. TFRHHHII BHA126

7 LUTTRELL LAD (IRE) (19) 2/0P05-4 C

B g Beat Hollow - Fairly Definite (IRE)

Owners for Owners Luttrell Lad

Br Louis G. Vambeck

7 11-5

Stan Sheppard

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

TIMEFORMVIEWGotbackontheupfornewyardwhenstayingonfromreartofinishcreditableeighthintheCountyHurdleatCheltenhambuthehasn’tbeenabletoconfirm

(remote

Rasen 19 days ago) Too well handicapped to ignore but can’t be confident about TFRHHHII BHA126

8

MERRY BERRY (GB) (382) 2/111/12- D

B m Malinas (GER) - Mayberry

Keeping The Dream Alive

7 11-3

Liam Harrison

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Greenlands Farm LLP Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a 4-timer in 2021/22 but not seen since finishing second at Hexham a year ago. One of 2 runners for her leading stable

It’ll be very interesting to see how much strength there is behind her in the betting on reappearance TFRHHHHI BHA124

9

CELESTIAL HORIZON (IRE) (19) PP60-00

5 11-3

B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Cocoon (IRE) Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus

Br Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien

Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdle winner in Ireland Lost her way for Joseph O’Brien last summer and hasn’t done much better in a handful of starts for current yard Could only consider if backed TFRHHIII BHA124

10 JAMACHO (GB) (8) 1151-0P C

Ch g Camacho - Obsessive Secret (IRE)

Stratford-On-Avon Racecourse Co Ltd

Br Glen Andred Stud & Mickley Stud

9 11-0

Paul O’Brien

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 2 handicap hurdles and a handicap chase around 2m in the first half of last season No impact in the competitive Swinton at Haydock on his reappearance but he could be sharper for the outing and this is easier Up in trip TFRHHHII BHA121

11 GALATA BRIDGE (GB) (31) 146B-41

6 10-13

B g Golden Horn - Infallible Sam Twiston-Davies

Foxtrot Racing Galata Bridge

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORMVIEWEmphatic winner at Huntingdon last May and has returned in good form, building on Ludlow fourth when resuming winning ways in 2m Uttoxeter handicap last month. Respected up 3lb. TFRHHHHH BHA120

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 9.

Stewards Note:

ACCIDENTAL REBEL: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

ERITAGE: Following its run on 20/8/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Finisk River (GB), Galata Bridge (GB), 6-1 Accidental Rebel (GB), 7-1 Merry Berry (GB), 15-2 Everyonesgame (IRE), 11-1 Luttrell Lad (IRE), 14-1 Solo Saxophone (IRE), 16-1 Jamacho (GB), 25-1 Clear The Runway (IRE), 33-1 Celestial Horizon (IRE), 100-1 Eritage (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE 5.03

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

THE WACKY WEEKENDER FESTIVAL PITCHCROFT 21ST-23RD JULY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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): N Mulholland (24 wins from 187 runners, 13%) runs INSPECTOR LYNLEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 44 runners, 11%) runs BLACK BUBLE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SERMANDO trained by Alexandra Dunn, & ONLY FOOLS trained by D Pipeboth Wellington, 116 miles.

LIGHTHOUSE MILL is going the right way now and holds solid claims of making all in the same way he did at Stratford earlier in the month. Sermando and the hat-trick seeking Rock The House look the main dangers.

1-2-3: 1.LIGHTHOUSE MILL (IRE) 2.SERMANDO (FR) 3.ROCK THE HOUSE (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 ASSERTED (IRE) (62) 16300/6-

8 12-0

B g Kayf Tara - Madmoiselle Etoile (IRE) Lilly Pinchin (3) Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott Richard Hobson, Little Rissington Br Cleaboy Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning novice hurdler for Joseph O’Brien in Ireland in summer 2021 Failed to land a blow on both outings for Christian Williams later that year and not a great deal of encouragement on return from long absence on debut for current yard at Perth. TFRHHIII BHA105

2 SERMANDO (FR) (24) 32040-1 D

9 11-13

Ch g Fuisse (FR) - Josephjuliusjodie (IRE) Miss Fern O’Brien (7) West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br M. & MME A. Humeau Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Jonjo O’Neill when 15/2, improved to win 7-runner handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f, good to firm) 24 days ago, kept up to work Remains well treated on old form, so one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA104

3

ROCK THE HOUSE (IRE) (20) 245-P11 D

8 11-12

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Holiday Time (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Mike Harris Racing Club Katy Price, Llanigon

Br James Browne Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWNot the easiest to trust but has been in good form lately, completing a double at Ffos Las 20 days ago. Showed a good attitude that day and is likely to go well in his hat-trick bid. TFRHHHHI BHA103

4 BLACK BUBLE (FR) (25) 1PP40/-4 D

10 11-10

B g Valanour (IRE) - Miss Bubble Rose (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

Northway Lodge Racing Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br X. Bollart, P. Bollart et al Patrico Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler who returned from a long absence with a tame display at this course 25 days ago. Might strip fitter for it and this distance is more suitable TFRHHIII BHA101

5 IVETWIGGEDIT (GB) (2) 6/1110-6

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B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Southern Exit

6 11-10

Mr L. J. Strangman Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br L. J. Strangman