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FOURTH RACE 3.45

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

THE GET PULLING WITH PJ NICHOLLS SSANGYONG NOVICES’ 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) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (24 wins from 189 runners, 13%) runs IKE SPORT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (6 wins from 10 runners, 60%) runs SFORZA CASTLE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALLYLINCH trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 172 miles.

IKE SPORT escapes a penalty for his win in a conditional jockeys’ handicap and that just tips things in his favour ahead of fellow previous hurdle winner Soldat Forte. Roll With It hasn’t been seen for 16 months but did achieve enough in bumpers at the beginning of 2022 to think he could make his presence felt in a race like this now hurdling

1-2-3: 1.IKE SPORT (FR) 2.SOLDAT FORTE (IRE) 3.ROLL WITH IT (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 SOLDAT FORTE (IRE) (23) F/421-22 BF

6 11-9

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rock Me Gently Brian Hughes

Robert Aplin & Stratford Racecourse 2 Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Barbara Kirby Merribelle Stable LLC, Tulleyvallen Equine Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and well prepared to make a successful hurdles debut at Southwell in April. Similar form when runner-up at Ludlow and Uttoxeter since Likely to be in the thick of things again TFRHHHHI BHA115

2 BAIKAL (GB) (36) 6-1 C

4 11-4

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Foreign Assignment (IRE) Lee Edwards Bagels Adam West, Epsom

Br The Pocock Family

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on the Flat Left hurdle debut behind when springing a 25/1 surprise in 2m course maiden in May, despite doing plenty wrong (hung left) Well held back on Flat since Stamina not assured now stepping up in trip TFRHHIII BHA-

3 BALLYLINCH (IRE) (17) r2152-4

6 11-2

B g Califet (FR) - Moll Magee Miss Alice Stevens (7)

Mr John Burnett Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mrs Katrina Mackie Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but ran to only a modest level when fourth of 6 on 23f Market Rasen hurdle debut 17 days ago. Down in trip TFRHHIII BHA-

4 FULGURANT (FR) (62) 3PF/0-3

B g Loup Breton (IRE) - Tour Magic (FR)

6 11-2

Nick Scholfield

HUMPHREYS & BROWN RACING Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Br Mr Christian Sainte Marie Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on completed start in points but well held in a bumper and maiden hurdle (beaten 32 lengths into third in latter) for new yard this spring Tongue tied first time TFRHHIII BHA-

5 IKE SPORT (FR) (34) 4126-22

5 11-2

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Safraniere (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

The Chosen Few Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Har.De L’Etoile

TIMEFORM VIEW Raised his game considerably back from 4 months off when seeing off a subsequent winner in handicap at Taunton (19f) in March. Good runner-up efforts in handicap company on 3 of his 4 starts since and leading form claims back in a novice TFRHHHHH BHA116

6 IPSO FALCO (FR) (19) 0-0

5 11-2

B g Falco (USA) - Roselaine (FR) Tom Cannon

Party People Chris Gordon, Winchester

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers 7 months apart Longer trip should suit now hurdling but still hard to fancy.

7 OUR BROTHER JOHN (IRE) (225) P3PP/13-

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-2

B g Yeats (IRE) - Dark Diva David Bass

The Our Brother John Partnership Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant

Br The Jacobean Group Prolinx Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer, third last time (Nov 2022) Betting should guide now hurdling.

TFRHHIII BHA-

8

ROLL WITH IT (IRE) (491) 0/326/-

7 11-2

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Que Pasa (IRE) Sean Bowen

REBEL JUMPING II Richard Spencer, Newmarket

Br Mr Patrick McCormack Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form when placed twice in bumpers at the start of 2022. Off for 16 months ahead of this switch to hurdles but this race lacks depth and he needs a betting check. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 SEEFIN (IRE) (34) PF/PF-4

6 11-2

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Mary Mac (IRE) Bridget Andrews

Crowe Brothers Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Tim Crowe

TIMEFORM VIEWFailed to complete in points 10/1, barely modest form when fourth of 8 in maiden at Southwell (20.5f, good to soft) on hurdle debut 34 days ago. From a top yard but he will need a decent chunk of improvement to go close here. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 SFORZA CASTLE (IRE) (28) 65

5 11-2

B g Milan - Jet Empress (IRE) Ben Jones

The Ben Pauling Racing Club Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Neill Patrick Francis Doran Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Has hinted at ability in a bumper and maiden hurdle in recent months May do better

11 YKIKAHOBBSIE (GB) (481)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-11

Ch g Jack Hobbs - Ykikamoocow James Best

Mr Mark Timothy Davies Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

Br Mr Tim Davies

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 2 outings on the Flat early last year ahead of this switch to hurdles.

TFRHIIII BHA-

12 OUR FRIEND MO (IRE) (43) 36-3

5 10-9

B m Mahler - Avoca Star (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Anne, Harriet & Lucinda Bond Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in her sole Irish point Has shown ability in 2 hurdles this spring but possibly more one for handicaps after this

2022: OCEANLINE (IRE) 4 10 11 Tom Scudamore EVENS (David Pipe) 8 ran

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 11.

Stewards Note:

BAIKAL: Following its run on 4/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

SEEFIN: Following its run on 6/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

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Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Ike Sport (FR), 3-1 Soldat Forte (IRE), 7-1 Roll With It (IRE), 14-1 Baikal (GB), 25-1 Ballylinch (IRE), Our Brother John (IRE), Seefin (IRE), 28-1 Sforza Castle (IRE), 33-1 Our Friend Mo (IRE), 80-1 Fulgurant (FR), 100-1 Ipso Falco (FR), Ykikahobbsie (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 4.15

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE ANJA POTZE FINE JEWELLERY OF WORCESTER MARES’ 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) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (18 wins from 118 runners, 15%) runs PEPSIWITHACAP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs ON CLOUD NINE LONGEST TRAVELLER: VISION OF HOPE trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.

VISION OF HOPE held off another improving sort when scoring at Market Rasen last time and, with further improvement to come, she’s fancied to defy a small rise Three Macks and Energy Two both stepped forward when hitting the frame in the same C&D handicap 19 days ago and they’re likely to be involved again.

1-2-3: 1.VISION OF HOPE 2.THREE MACKS (IRE) 3.ENERGY TWO colours no horse age st lb

1 ON CLOUD NINE (IRE) (30) F200-33

5 12-0

B m Cloudings (IRE) - Role Model (FR) Theo Gillard

Miss C. McCracken Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br R. Kelly Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up on the second of 2 starts in points and best effort to date under Rules when third in a novice at Bangor last time. Appeals as the type to up her game now handicapping for the first time TFRHHHII BHA91

2

PEPSIWITHACAP (IRE) (13) 0000-PB

4 11-13

B f Dawn Approach (IRE) - Zamid (FR) Jack Tudor Jagger Ley Racing David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mrs J. Norris W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWJust modest form over hurdles in Ireland Performed respectably on Flat upon joining present yard but easy to back and disappointing when pulled up over hurdles at Plumpton (15.9f) in May. Brought down at Newton Abbot since TFRHHIII BHA94

3 THREE MACKS (IRE) (19) 3425-22

4 11-12

Ch f Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Anna David Lilly Pinchin (3)

Ms K. Neill & Mr W. Mackey Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Miss Anna Giunta

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on the Flat up to 7f for Andrew Oliver Best effort to date over hurdles when second in a C&D handicap hurdle last time and seems likely to feature once more. TFRHHHHI BHA93

4 VISION OF HOPE (GB) (17) 4-04121 D

B f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Utopian Dream

Brownsbarn T’breds & The Sheephaven Bay

4 11-8

Harry Cobden

James Owen, Newmarket

Br Meon Valley Stud Rapido Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW AW Flat winner who is on the up and doubled her tally in this sphere when just holding on at Market Rasen last time Only up 3lb and makes most appeal TFRHHHHH BHA89

5 ENERGY TWO (GB) (19) P3-304

4 11-3

B f Kayf Tara - One For Joules (IRE) Micheal Nolan

Mr Mel Mathias Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Mel Mathias Centre Great Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced hurdler who made a positive step when fourth in a C&D handicap hurdle last month, doing her best work at the finish. Can improve further, so merits respect.

6 BELLA MADONNA (GB) (19) 30-655

B m Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Goochypoochyprader

The Bella Madonna Partnership

Br N M Lampard

TFRHHHHI BHA84

5 11-3

James Best

Simon Earle, Warminster

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form in bumpers/hurdles. Switch to handicaps needs to bring about plenty of improvement

7 JOYFUL KIT (IRE) (32) 05UP0-4

B m Getaway (GER) - Kitara (GER)

Harriet Brown Racing Club

Br Cyrus Buttimer

TFRHHIII BHA80

7 11-2

Shane Quinlan (3)

Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who arrives out of sorts and is hard to make a case for.

TFRHHIII BHA79

8

COASTAL SUN (FR) (20) P01P-04 D

B m Coastal Path - Valle Fleurie (FR)

Prospect Racing

5 11-0

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mr Gaetan Gilles Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWSole success from 11 hurdles starts was gained in a Ludlow claimer for Alastair Ralph in November Yet to make an impact in handicaps for this yard but there was a glimmer of promise at Stratford last time TFRHHIII BHA77

9 MY POEM (GB) (268) 6/14562- D

Ch m Poet’s Voice - Watchoverme

Back to the Track Syndicate

6 10-11

Craig Nichol

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Wretham Stud Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicap hurdler who ran well at Stratford when last seen 8 months ago but is likely to strip fitter for this TFRHHHII BHA74

10 CITIZEN JANE (GB) (23) 50F-P10

B f Scorpion (IRE) - Janes Boutique (IRE)

4 10-10

Mr Murray Dodd (7)

Mr Will Gaskins Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Simon Davies Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed little over hurdles for Tom Symonds and, despite winning a point in between, failed to offer much encouragement on Rules debut for this yard at Uttoxeter last time Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA77

11 SADDLERS QUEST (GB) (95) 36/0560-

9 10-7

B m Dr Massini (IRE) - Lady Maranzi Ben Jones

Mrs D. A. Hamer Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Br Mr M. P. Hamer

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who looks set for another struggle

12 JOLIE BAIE (FR) (43) 053-4

4 10-6

B f Gris de Gris (IRE) - Belle Sauvage (FR) James Davies

Jo Davis and Chris Butler

Jo Davis, East Garston

Br Mr Florent Lanier Equissistant Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Offered little in a Huntingdon bumper on Rules debut and only mild encouragement so far over hurdles May do better now handicapping in a first-time hood. TFRHHHII BHA73

2022: INCE (AUT) 5 10 12 Connor Brace 10-3 (Fergal O’Brien) 9 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Vision of Hope (GB), 9-2 Three Macks (IRE), 6-1 Energy Two (GB), 8-1 My Poem (GB), 12-1 On Cloud Nine (IRE), 18-1 Coastal Sun (FR), 22-1 Jolie Baie (FR), 25-1 Joyful Kit (IRE), 28-1 Citizen Jane (GB), 33-1 Saddlers Quest (GB), 50-1 Pepsiwithacap (IRE), Bella Madonna (GB)

SIXTH RACE 4.50

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

THE RADIO WYVERN - WHERE WORCESTER COMES FIRST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Bowen (22 wins from 94 runners, 23%) runs KARAVOMYLOS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs YA KNOW YASEFF LONGEST TRAVELLER: KARAVOMYLOS trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

KARAVOMYLOS has proved a different proposition stepped up in trip in handicaps this season, staying on well to open his account at Uttoxeter last time, and he can continue his progress to score again. Racing Spirit placed twice at this C&D last summer and could be the main danger, with Rubys Reward completing the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.KARAVOMYLOS (IRE) 2.RACING SPIRIT 3.RUBYS REWARD colours no horse age st lb

1 TWILIGHT GIRL (IRE) (13) 112F3-6

10 12-0

B m Craigsteel - Twilight Princess (IRE) Mr Alex Chadwick (7) James Owen Racing Club James Owen, Newmarket

Br Mr Billy Costello

TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdler/chaserinIreland Multiplepointwinnersincebutletdownbyherjumpingon yard debut inhunterchaseatFakenham(3m) in April. Back over hurdles, inadequate test when sixth of 9 at Newton Abbot (16.8f) last time Others still more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA100

2 CLASSIC CONCORDE (IRE) (19) 31-141P D

B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm

10 11-8

Connor Brace

Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend

Br Victor Connolly

TIMEFORMVIEWHaving won 4 times in points since last seen under Rules, attracted support (9/2) but disappointing when pulled up in handicap chase at this course (23f) 19 days ago. Has been given a chance by the handicapper as he returns to hurdling with cheekpieces back on TFRHHHII BHA94

3 WILDFIRE WARRIOR (IRE) (26) 044/50-P

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Lady of Fortune (IRE)

8 11-6

Sean Houlihan

Mr P. J. Hobbs Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br R. McCarthy Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler but form went the wrong way over fences, offering little in only 2 starts last season and pulled up after 13 weeks off at Newton Abbot last month. Needs to get back on track reverted to hurdling with blinkers now reached for. TFRHHIII BHA92

4 KARAVOMYLOS (IRE) (23) 456-221 D

4 11-4

Sean Bowen Vernon & Anna Phillips & Bowen Group Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

B g Milan - Jet Empress (IRE)

Br Neill Patrick Francis Doran Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Adept GRP Cabinets Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown improved form upped in trip switched to handicaps this season, in first-time tongue tie when getting off the mark at Uttoxeter (23.3f) last month. Can follow up with further progress to come as a stayer TFRHHHHH BHA97

5 FANTOMAS (FR) (13) 3464-66

7 10-11

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Trudente (FR) Mr James Turner (7)

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mr Franck Van Haaren Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFortunate to score over fences at Uttoxeter (3m) in September and hasn’t really threatened back over hurdles since his next outing, going backwards from his reappearance when sixth of 11 at Newton Abbot (18.5f) 13 days ago. Needs to find more back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA83

6 STRIPE OF HONOUR (IRE) (19) 50-1P5P CD

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Miss Top (IRE)

10 10-9

Charlie Hammond

Mrs Kathy Day Anthony Day, Hinckley

Br Michael Kearns Mr Day

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged his second course success when landing 12-runner handicap (20f) in May and shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when fifth of 11 at Southwell (24.3f) next time However, wasn’t on a going day when pulled up back here 19 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA81

7 KING OTIS (IRE) (28) 00P5-0P

B g Ocovango - Fame Forever (IRE)

The Fairfax and Favor Racing Club

Br E. Ryan

7 10-9

Harry Bannister

Billy Aprahamian, Towcester

Fairfax and Favor Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest ex-Irish maiden hurdler who hasn’t shown much in 4 starts for current connections, pulled up on his chase debut at Southwell (24.3f) on his latest outing Back over hurdles with cheekpieces now applied. TFRHHIII BHA81

8 RACING SPIRIT (GB) (34) 35/230-2

Ch g Sir Percy - Suertuda

11 10-6

Lee Edwards

Mr D. B. Roberts Dave Roberts, Kenley

Br Elusive Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Only one win from 28 starts over hurdles, which came back in July 2020 However, placed twice at this C&D last summer and, after 9 months off, ran well when finishing second at Southwell (24.3f) in June Can give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA78

9 YA KNOW YASEFF (IRE) (106) 002UU4-

6 10-5

Ch m Jet Away - Back To Cloghoge (IRE) Jack Tudor

Mr Aidan J. Ryan David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mr F. Whelan W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWHavingunseatedonherfirst2startsoverfences,wasn’tdisgracedunderaforcingridewhenfourthatExeter(24.2f)inMarch.Hadfinished runner-up at Fakenham (23.4f) when last seen over hurdles in February, so she could get involved as she returns after a wind op TFRHHHII BHA77

10 TRICKALIGHT (IRE) (45) 63/0PP-0

7 10-4

Chris Ward (3) Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull

B m Leading Light (IRE) - Horner Mill (IRE)

Br Miriam & John Murphy Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner but remains with little form over hurdles, faring no better in first-time cheekpieces when down the field at this course (20f) in May. TFRHHIII BHA76

11 RUBYS REWARD (GB) (33) 05044-2

7 10-2

B m Dr Massini (IRE) - Cresswell Ruby (IRE) Harry Cobden

EDDIE AND JOHN Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Br R. B. Mckay

TIMEFORMVIEWSole win came for Anthony Honeyball in 2021/22 but her form has been going the right way since joining her current yard, going down narrowly to a less-exposed sort when second of 3 at Newton Abbot (26.5f) last time Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA73

12 KAYF BAHA (GB) (192) 10000/P-

7 10-2

B g Kayf Tara - Ishka Baha (IRE) Conor Ring (3) West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br Natton House Thoroughbreds Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Little sign of encouragement over hurdles in 2021/22 and pulled up on his chase debut at Taunton on his sole outing last season Best watched reverted to hurdling after a further 6 months off. TFRHHIII BHA69

2022: PRESENT STORM (IRE) 6 11 6 Brian Hughes 10-1 (Charlie Longsdon) 17 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 9, 11, 12. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 9, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

Stewards Note:

TWILIGHT GIRL: Following its run on 27/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

CLASSIC CONCORDE: Following its run on 21/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

WILDFIRE WARRIOR: Following its run on 14/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

STRIPE OF HONOUR: Following its run on 21/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Karavomylos (IRE), 11-2 Racing Spirit (GB), 8-1 Rubys Reward (GB), 9-1YaKnowYaseff(IRE),11-1ClassicConcorde(IRE),14-1Fantomas(FR),22-1TwilightGirl(IRE),StripeofHonour(IRE), 25-1 Wildfire Warrior (IRE), 40-1 King Otis (IRE), Trickalight (IRE), Kayf Baha (GB)

SEVENTH RACE 5.25

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

THE RADIO WYVERN - WHERE WORCESTER COMES FIRST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (24 wins from 189 runners, 13%) runs BARNARDS GREEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (4 wins from 37 runners, 11%) runs WALK IN THE STORM WEIGHTWATCHER: ULYSSES won off a handicap mark of 79, his rating is now down 7lb to 72.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DOORS BREAKER trained by T Collier, Wilsden, 157 miles.

JACK THE FARMER is a long-standing maiden but has posted a series of good efforts in defeat since joining Nigel Hawke and looks to have found a reasonable opportunity to get off the mark here. Hollow Ron produced an improved performance to score at Uttoxeter last time and rates as the most serious threat, with Robbie Dazzler making most appeal of the remainder

1-2-3: 1.JACK THE FARMER 2.HOLLOW RON (IRE) 3.ROBBIE DAZZLER colours no horse age st lb

1 SHEILA NASH (IRE) (19) 3114P-P CD

8 12-0

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Hollygrove Rumba (IRE) Daryl Jacob

Mr Chris Nash Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Ms C. Brennan Tori Global

TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice over C&D last summer for Harry Whittington but offered little on return for new yard in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, good) 19 days ago, dropping away before sixth. Bit to prove after that TFRHHHII BHA96

2 TOP MAN (IRE) (40) 05136/-3

9 11-11

Mr Freddie Gordon (7) Broadsword Group Ltd Chris Gordon, Winchester

B g Milan - Get In There (IRE)

Br Christopher Doyle Broadsword Group Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner who looked rusty on recent return at Warwick having been off 17 months This should reveal more. TFRHHHII BHA93

3 GASTARA (GB) (63) 32/F66-P

8 11-9

B g Kayf Tara - Gaspaisie (FR) Brian Hughes

Ms Gilly Metherell Richard Hawker, Frome

Br Cotley Hill Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging start to chasing last season but ran no sort of race over fences here last month and has lots to prove reverting back to the smaller obstacles. TFRHHIII BHA91

4 BARNARDS GREEN (IRE) (65) 2/6000-0

7 11-2

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Strawberry Lane (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr M. Creed Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Michael Creed

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed fair form in bumpers but has struggled over hurdles, faring no better when thirteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) 65 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHHII BHA84

5 JACK THE FARMER (GB) (18) P3-2322 BF

7 11-0

Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Deploys Dream (IRE) Sean Bowen

Thorne Farm Racing Ltd

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br A. W. Buller Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs but has made the frame in all 5 starts for Nigel Hawke, again running well when second of 8 in handicap hurdle (10/3) at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Has to be taken seriously TFRHHHHH BHA82

6 WALK IN THE STORM (IRE) (24) 00426-6

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mucho Macabi (IRE)

Peel Racing Syndicate

6 10-13

Charlie Todd

Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Sweetmans Bloodstock Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner made a promising start in handicaps when second at Ffos Las in March. Modest efforts both starts since, though, and others are preferred TFRHHHII BHA81

7 HOLLOW RON (IRE) (32) 0003-41 D

B g Beat Hollow - Kiltiernan Road

Mr P. Scott

5 10-12

Toby Wynne (5)

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Denis Phelan Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Justified support when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) 32 days ago, kept up to work Cheekpieces on 1st time Unexposed over this trip and merits consideration TFRHHHHI BHA80

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DOORS BREAKER (FR) (17) 01P3-P0

6 10-9

B g American Post - Polyandry (IRE) Thomas Dowson

SendEmOn Tjade Collier, Wilsden

Br Mr J.Olivart, Mr R.Venn & Mrs S.Le Gall Airdale Chemicals Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Doncaster in February. 12/1, not disgraced when tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) 17 days ago, though again finished rather tamely Others make more appeal TFRHHHII BHA77

9 ROBBIE DAZZLER (GB) (34) 6224-04

6 10-9

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Mrs Roberts Richard Patrick

Having A Mare & Michael Scudamore

Br Mr Rowland Crellin

Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form after a wind-op when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft, 5/1) 34 days ago. Solid place claims again from same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA77

10 BEGOODTOYOURSELF (IRE) (34) 024-0PP

8 10-5

B g Getaway (GER) - Loreley (IRE) Ben Jones

Blythe Stables LLP Christopher Kellett, Lathom

Br Kenneth Parkhill Helicentreuk

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced over hurdles but seems to have gone sour as a chaser, tailed off before halfway at Southwell last time. TFRHHIII BHA73

11 ULYSSES (GER) (12) 40/000-5 C

9 10-4

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Ungarin (GER) James Davies

Million Dreams Racing Derek Shaw, Sproxton

Br Gestut Rottgen Oakley Garden Buildings Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 33/1, showed his first form for some time when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Others are still more persuasive. TFRHHHII BHA72

12

KIMBERLEY EVE (GB) (7) 00PP-03

5 10-2

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Ma Councha (FR) James Best

Mr K.M.Harris Simon Earle, Warminster

Br Peel Bloodstock Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed her first form over hurdles when third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Well positioned on that occasion and now needs to back that up from 2lb out the handicap. TFRHHHII BHA68

2022:(See Div 1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note:

BEGOODTOYOURSELF: Following its run on 6/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was pulled up.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Jack The Farmer (GB), 10-3 Hollow Ron (IRE), 9-1 Top Man (IRE), 10-1 Robbie Dazzler (GB), 11-1 Walk In The Storm (IRE), 14-1 Kimberley Eve (GB), 16-1 Doors Breaker (FR), 18-1 Sheila Nash (IRE), 22-1 Ulysses (GER), 33-1 Gastara (GB), 40-1 Barnards Green (IRE), 50-1 Begoodtoyourself (IRE)