Worcester Racecard - Thursday 20th July

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A very warm welcome to you all here this evening for our jampacked Gents Evening!

We have a very busy meeting today with 8 exciting races with 77 horses declared, so grab a drink and a bite to eat and enjoy the evening with us.

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1 HUNT BALL (IRE) (109) 2304-11 CD

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weight st-lb

10 11-12

B g Winged Love (IRE) - La Fandango (IRE) Andrew Tinkler

Atlantic Equine Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Michael Slevin Novae Management Limited Br

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.

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. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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FIRST RACE 5.05

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

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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) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J O’Neill (19 wins from 134 runners, 14%) runs TRAPISTA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (3 wins from 3 runners, 100%) runs DR T J ECKLEBURG LONGEST TRAVELLER: BENEFIT RUN trained by R O’Sullivan, Ireland.

GOLD LINK looked to have the race sewn up before weakening on chase debut at Cartmel but he perhaps made his effort earlier than ideal there and the bulk of the performance was positive, so he is taken to make his second start over fences a winning one. Captain Ivan had plenty go his way at Perth but is thriving and should give a bold bid for the hat-trick, whilst Irish raider Benefit Run is interesting after a recent good effort over hurdles

1-2-3: 1.GOLD LINK (FR) 2.CAPTAIN IVAN (IRE) 3.BENEFIT RUN (IRE)

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1 CAPTAIN IVAN (IRE) (26) 6413-11 CD

9 12-0

Ch g Stowaway - Western Starlight (IRE) Patrick Cowley (3) Racing On Together Club

Br G. Foley

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEW Has won 3 of his last 4 starts, following up his Southwell success with another victory at Perth (16f, good) 26 days ago. Suited by the way race panned out there but 2lb rise doesn’t handicap him out of things. TFRHHHHI BHA117

2 DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE) (18) 0/2430-0 D

5 12-0

B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA) Adam Wedge Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate Prysg Cyf

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler made the frame on his first 3 starts last season but has finished well beaten on his last 2 outings, including on debut for this yard at Cartmel earlier in the month. Needs to bounce back on chase debut TFRHHHII BHA117

3 ELIOS D’OR (FR) (22) 1-34144 CD

B g Puit d’Or (IRE) - Naker Mome (FR)

9 11-13

Harry Kimber (3)

Lewis Nettley Racing Robert Walford, Blandford

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie JC Laisis Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Won at Stratford last month but turned in a lacklustre display over C&D (good to soft) 22 days ago. Needs reapplication of blinkers to spark a revival. TFRHHHII BHA116

4 BENEFIT RUN (IRE) (10) 2P254-3 D

11 11-13

B g Beneficial - Runfar (IRE)

Br John Monroe

Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland

Brian Hughes Downtown Syndicate

TIMEFORMVIEWWinless since 2020 but ran well from his reduced hurdles mark at Roscommon (15.5f, good to soft, 20/1) 10 days ago. More miss than hit over fences last term but he’s interesting if able to build on his reappearance

5 TRAPISTA (FR) (62) 35335-4

B m Golden Horn - Quezon Sun (GER)

Mr John P. McManus

TFRHHHHI BHA116

6 11-11

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br S.C.E.A. Haras de La Perelle Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved consistent rather than progressive over fences last season Not seen to best effect in a steadily-run handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good) 62 days ago and would hold frame claims back chasing TFRHHHII BHA114

6 VINNIE THE HODDIE (IRE) (270) 4P1/350- D

9 11-10

B g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Blackwater Babe (IRE) David Noonan

The Nascent Partnership Gail Haywood, Moretonhampstead

Br Kevin Fox Combined Building & Electrical Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Newton Abbot (2m) last March but struggled to make much of an impression in 3 subsequent starts last year and others make more appeal after 9 months off. TFRHHIII BHA113

7 GOLD LINK (FR) (54) 02/22/-24

7 11-10

B g Rail Link - Une de Montot (FR) Tom Bellamy

Owners Group 057

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Jean-Francois Lamborot & Edouard Walsh Owners Group

TIMEFORMVIEWMissed the best part of 2 years before retuning at Uttoxeter in May but seemingly retains all ability, looking in control at the last before emptying quickly when fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Cartmel (17.3f, good) on debut over fences 54 days ago. Worth another chance TFRHHHHH BHA113

LUCKY LOVER BOY (IRE) (29) 11212-5

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Mayonga (IRE)

The Lucky Lovers Partnership

Craig Nichol

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Frank Dunne Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEWIn fine form when in 2022, scoring 4 times and posting an excellent second in 2m Newcastle handicap Shaped as if better for the run on return when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, good) 29 days ago and he’s not ruled out making chase debut TFRHHHII BHA104

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

2022: BOB’S BAR (IRE) 6 11 3 Theo Gillard 7-1 (Donald McCain) 5 ran

Stewards Note:

ELIOS D’OR: Following its run on 28/6/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Captain Ivan (IRE), 3-1 Gold Link (FR), 7-1 Elios d’Or (FR), 8-1 Benefit Run (IRE), 10-1 Trapista (FR), Lucky Lover Boy (IRE), 18-1 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE), 100-1 Vinnie The Hoddie (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 5.40

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

THE PLUMBASE MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Hereford Mares’ Handicap Chase Series)

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 (20 wins from 92 runners, 22%) runs DICEY RIELLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Bowen (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs DICEY RIELLY LONGEST TRAVELLER: DICEY RIELLY trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

DICEY RIELLY has won 3 times since the start of April and Peter Bowen’s mare is fancied to continue her rich vein of form making the switch back to chasing after scoring twice over hurdles last month. Princess Midnight is an admirably consistent sort for this level and should be in the mix once again, with Annie Nail preferred of the remainder

1-2-3: 1.DICEY RIELLY (IRE) 2.PRINCESS MIDNIGHT 3.ANNIE NAIL (IRE)

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1 DICEY RIELLY (IRE) (27) F1-5121 C

6 12-0

B m Getaway (GER) - Saintly Lady (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mr Donal Devereux Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Tom Devereux

TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving in 2023, returning with a victory in a Ffos Las handicap chase before winning over hurdles here (23f) and at Market Rasen (23.1f, good) last time No reason why her progress shouldn’t continue back chasing TFRHHHHH BHA107

2 PRINCESS MIDNIGHT (GB) (36) 3214-22 CD

9 11-7

Ch m Midnight Legend - Setter’s Princess Brendan Powell

The Gardens Entertainments Ltd Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Clapp, Hodges & Sharpe Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSound-jumpingfrontrunnerwon3timeslastyear,includingtwiceoverC&D,andhasfoundonlyonetoogoodonbothoutingsthisterm,again performing creditably when second of 5 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (16.3f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Leading player TFRHHHHI BHA100

3 SOMEWHAT CLOUDY (IRE) (28) 4213-33

D BF

7 11-5

B m Presenting - Clara Mc Cloud (IRE) Brian Hughes

Miss C. McCracken

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br D. Condon Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form over hurdles prior to making a winning chase bow at Market Rasen (17f, soft) in March Underperformed after another breathing operation at Uttoxeter (16f, soft) 28 days ago. Place claims but others looked better treated. TFRHHHII BHA98

4 COTTON END (IRE) (22) 335P-34 D

Gr m Scorpion (IRE) - Scartara (FR)

9 11-3

Finn Lambert (5)

Mr Graham Wilson Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Mr Daniel Furini

TIMEFORMVIEWNot beaten far when third of 4 at Uttoxeter on her penultimate outing but failed to build on that when only fourth over C&D 22 days ago. Winless run goes back to 2021 and others are more persuasive. TFRHHHII BHA96

5 CALLIN BATON ROUGE (IRE) (16) 2-034

B m Westerner - All My Judges

Jim and Claire Limited

5 11-2

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Reid & Murphy Bloodstock 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 buy after finishing second in her sole Irish point. Some encouragement when third on hurdling debut at Cartmel but proved too keen when only fourth at Stratford last time. Interesting making quick switch to chasing TFRHHHII BHA95

6 ANNIE NAIL (IRE) (24) 135-523

Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Castletown Girl

Racehorse Ownership Club

6 10-3

Adam Wedge

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br Sunnyhill Stud Racehorse Ownership Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Probably made her effort sooner than ideal when runner-up at Uttoxeter (20f, good) last month before again running respectably at Southwell (20.4f, good to firm) a few weeks later Frame claims again. TFRHHHII BHA82

7 JOYFUL KIT (IRE) (10) 5UP0-40

B m Getaway (GER) - Kitara (GER)

Harriet Brown Racing Club

Br Cyrus Buttimer

7 10-2

Shane Quinlan (3)

Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

TIMEFORM VIEW Out-of-form maiden hurdler and one whose jumping has been a cause for concern, so makes very little appeal switched to fences. TFRHIIII BHA79 (-4)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Dicey Rielly (IRE), 3-1 Princess Midnight (GB), 9-2 Somewhat Cloudy (IRE), 8-1 Annie Nail (IRE), 9-1 Cotton End (IRE), 10-1 Callin Baton Rouge (IRE), 66-1 Joyful Kit (IRE)

THIRD RACE 6.10

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

THE JIC TRANSPORT 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): Dr R Newland (22 wins from 133 runners, 17%) runs GALATA BRIDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs PENCREEK LONGEST TRAVELLER: ESPERTI trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

A competitive handicap for the grade and the upwardly mobile CHARLIE MY BOY, who got the better of a duel with a fellow improver at Aintree last month, is taken to complete the hat-trick Pencreek resumes in this sphere on an attractive mark and is feared most with his yard among the winners. Cases can also be made for Galata Bridge, Lock’sCorner and the 4-y-o Allihies, but RockThe House is likely to come unstuck in his bid for the four-timer off this revised mark.

1-2-3: 1.CHARLIE MY BOY (IRE) 2.PENCREEK (FR) 3.GALATA BRIDGE

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1 PENCREEK (FR) (266) 211123- C

age st lb

10 12-0

Ch g Konig Shuffle (GER) - Couture Fleurs (FR) Luca Morgan

Mrs G. S. Worcester Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr Denis Bourez Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner in this sphere in 2021 and won 3 on the bounce over fences last summer Has undergone a wind op since latest start in October and merits respect back hurdling for in-form yard off a potentially handy mark. TFRHHHHI BHA120

2 LOCK’S CORNER (IRE) (41) 15050-3 D

9 12-0

B g Gold Well - Last Century (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Peter McCrea Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWRan out a decisive winner at Catterick and Ayr (both at around 2 1/2m) during the winter. Form subsequently dipped but has edged back down the weights and decent third when returning from a 2-month break at Market Rasen in June TFRHHHII BHA120

3 GALATA BRIDGE (GB) (22) 46B-412

6 12-0

B g Golden Horn - Infallible Sam Twiston-Davies

Foxtrot Racing Galata Bridge

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORMVIEWShaped well back from a break at Ludlow in May and duly resumed winning ways at Uttoxeter later that month. Solid second to an in-form rival (pair clear of the rest) off this mark over C&D last time and another bold show anticipated TFRHHHII BHA120

4 ESPERTI (IRE) (34) 42133-6

6 11-13

B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE) Sean Bowen

Toni & Dai David Rees, Haverfordwest

Br Ms Helga Moore

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful winning hurdler in Ireland for Peter Fahey but he failed to fire starting out for this yard at Aintree last month. Hopes pinned on combination of subsequent wind op and first-time hood helping to spark a return to form here TFRHIIII BHA119

5 MR TAMBOURINE MAN (IRE) (15) 61/13-0P D

B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE)

6 11-11

Jack Tudor

Midd Shire Racing David Pipe, Wellington

Br Barronstown Stud B G Middleton Developments Ltd, W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of handicap hurdles at Exeter (21.6f) and Ffos Las (2 1/2m) on good/good to soft last spring However, well below par all 3 starts since returning from 11 months off in March. TFRHIIII BHA117

6 EDISON KENT (IRE) (29) 50/P05-0 D

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

7 11-8

Tom Bellamy

Cropredy Lawn Racing Paul Webber, Banbury

Br Mr S. Gorman Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a big-field Killarney maiden hurdle for previous connections back in May 2021 Largely struggled since, though (in this sphere and over fences), and it’s hard to draw any positives from his debut effort for this yard here last month TFRHIIII BHA114

7 ROCK THE HOUSE (IRE) (22) 45-P111 CD

8 11-4

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

Mike Harris Racing Club Katy Price, Llanigon

Br James Browne Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWRight back to his best in recent months, completing the hat-trick over C&D 22 days ago. That form is decent (both the second and third went into that race on the back of victories) but this 7lb higher mark demands a clear personal best TFRHHHII BHA110

CHARLIE MY BOY (IRE) (34) 002-211 D 6 11-2

Gr g Leading Light (IRE) - Theionlady (IRE)

Harry Kimber (3)

Mr Andy Taylor Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Br Mr S. Gorman

TIMEFORM VIEWBig improver over hurdles for this yard, off the mark in 18.5f Newton Abbot novice handicap at the end of May and saw off a fellow improver upped to this trip at Aintree (good to firm) next time 6lb rise fair and he probably has more to offer. TFRHHHHH BHA108

9 ALLIHIES (IRE) (15) 3-4212

Ch g Anjaal - Ahd (USA)

4 10-13

Bridget Andrews

Share My Dream Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Old Carhue Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWFlat winner in Ireland and opened hurdles account in 3-runner handicap at Warwick (2m, good) on penultimate start. Since chased home a progressive type in 2m novice here and each-way chance if his stamina passes the test over this new trip TFRHHHII BHA110

2022: SOLO SAXOPHONE (IRE) 8 11 7 Kielan Woods 10-11 (Alex Hales) 3 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Hood worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 9.

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

Stewards Note:

EDISON KENT: Following its run on 21/6/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Charlie My Boy (IRE), 9-2 Galata Bridge (GB), 11-2 Allihies (IRE), 6-1 Pencreek (FR), Rock The House (IRE), 15-2 Lock’s Corner (IRE), 28-1 Mr Tambourine Man (IRE), 40-1 Esperti (IRE), 250-1 Edison Kent (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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FOURTH RACE 6.45

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

THE IAN WILLIAMS RACING

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) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (25 wins from 187 runners, 13%) runs EMANATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs EMANATE LONGEST TRAVELLER: GLIMPSE OF GOLD trained by S Humphrey, West Wratting, 147 miles.

While it’s likely that GAMBIE TIEP’s best days ahead will be over fences, he is nevertheless hard to oppose here on the back of his recent dominant, all-the-way success in this sphere at Perth. The 7-y-o will be competing off an 8lb higher mark in the future, so it’s no surprise that connections are looking to strike while the iron is hot Turpin Gold and Rock On Harry can fill the places

1-2-3: 1.GAMBIE TIEP (FR) 2.TURPIN GOLD 3.ROCK ON HARRY (IRE)

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1 ROCK ON HARRY (IRE) (16) 1/166-42 D BF

7 12-0

B g Yeats (IRE) - Knockmehill Lady (IRE) Stan Sheppard ValueRacingClub.co.uk Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Mrs M. Gannon Plusbac

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who appears to be gradually progressing over hurdles, chasing home a big improver at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) last time Mark for this handicap debut looks fair and he’s an each-way player TFRHHHII BHA103

2 GLIMPSE OF GOLD (GB) (34) P50-546 D

B g Passing Glance - Tizzy Blue (IRE)

12 11-12

Jay Tidball (5)

Yen Hall Farm Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Br Paul Wixey Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who recorded hat-trick in small fields last summer but his efforts so far this year have not been at all inspiring. TFRHIIII BHA101

3 TURPIN GOLD (GB) (18) 214-042 D

7 11-10

B g Dick Turpin (IRE) - Tamara Sean Houlihan

The Shinton Family Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Br J. B. J. Richards

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in a Stratford novice last September and posted his best effort since switched to handicaps when runner-up off 2lb lower at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) recently Should make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA99

4 RAFIKI (FR) (18) 2365-P0 D

5 11-3

B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Adalawa (IRE) Harry Cobden

Paul Platten & Partners James Owen, Newmarket

Br Gestut La Irenita Retraining of Racehorses

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a Stratford novice for Alan King last June but it’s been pretty much downhill all the way since TFRHIIII BHA92

5 LET IT SHINE (GB) (38) 0/0600-6

Gr g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - My Belle (FR)

5 10-12

Richard Patrick

Mr Mark Dunphy & Mr Michael Scudamore Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Br Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest in bumpers and hasn’t showed a great deal in this sphere either, failing to improve on his handicap debut/first run following a wind op at Southwell last month. TFRHIIII BHA87

6 TEN TEN TWENTY (IRE) (30) 04P0-06 CD

5 10-11

B g Vadamos (FR) - Echo River (USA)

D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Tom Bellamy Cheltenham Amigos

Br Declan Phelan Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWide-margin winner of a C&D maiden last August but has proved disappointing in handicaps since Hopes pinned on the addition of cheekpieces (runner-up sole start on the Flat in this headgear) sparking a return to form TFRHHIII BHA86

7

EMANATE (GB) (23) 4-55P

5 10-7

B g Coach House (IRE) - Emerald Girl (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr John Heaney Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Heaney Family Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and has failed to make much of an impact in 4 starts since switched to this sphere. TFRHIIII BHA82

8

GAMBIE TIEP (FR) (4) 305P-11 D

B g Zambezi Sun - Uitiepy (FR)

The Ben Pauling Racing Club

Br Michel Contignon & Mathilde Contignon

7 10-5

Liam Harrison

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWOnlyModesr hurdler/chaserforSarah-JayneDaviesbuthaslookedanentirelydifferentpropositionforthisyard,scoringoverfencesatUttoxeter and in this sphere at Perth during the last 9 days. Unpenalised for latest success (officially 8lb well-in) and will prove hard to beat TFRHHHHH BHA80 (+8)

9 URABAMBA (IRE) (23) 633-445 D

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Glaisdale

Kayley Woollacott Racing Club

8 10-2

Ben Godfrey (3)

Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Br J. Mangan The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORMVIEW Just one win from 23 starts and there wasn’t enough in his latest effort at Newton Abbot to suggest his turn is near again.

10 BEAUTIFUL SURPRISE (GB) (29) U66-0U5

Ch f Ribchester (IRE) - Lovely Surprise (IRE)

Mr Samuel Quigley Thornefarmracing Ltd

TFRHHIII BHA77

4 10-2

David Noonan

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair handicapper on the Flat and bettered previous hurdles efforts when fifth in a 10-runner C&D handicap last time However, she’s 9lb ‘wrong’ at the weights this time

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

TFRHHIII BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 9.

Stewards Note:

TEN TEN TWENTY: Following its run on 20/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered post race ataxia.

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FIFTH RACE 7.20

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

THE IAN WILLIAMS RACING

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 2lb 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 ZUCAYAN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs ZUCAYAN

WEIGHTWATCHER: G’DAY AUSSIE won off a handicap mark of 90, his rating is now down 6lb to 84.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: WEE JERRY trained by N McCluskey, Ireland.

ZUCAYAN improved further to score at Ludlow a couple of months ago and he boasts a positive profile over hurdles, so he’s an obvious choice in a weak race Zamond is the obvious danger down in grade.

1-2-3: 1.ZUCAYAN (FR) 2.ZAMOND (FR) 3.PITTSBURG (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 ZUCAYAN (FR) (67) 5/2133-1 D

6 12-0

B g Lucayan (FR) - John Quatz (FR) Nick Slatter (5) Mr Ian Slatter Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Ecurie Biraben & Mrs Danielle Biraben

TIMEFORM VIEWCareer best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, good, 4/1) 67 days ago, kept up to work. Bumper form gives him scope for better still and he should take all the beating in this thin race TFRHHHHH BHA103

2 ZAMOND (FR) (20) 01U52-0

7 11-12

B g Diamond Green (FR) - Cosavita (FR) Brian Hughes Hale Racing & The Lyle Family Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br S.C.E.A Ecurie Biraben et al Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Gives his running more often than not and shaped like the run may have been needed when seventh back from a break at Cartmel 20 days ago. On a fair mark and drops in grade, so worthy of consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA101

3 GRAFFITI (GB) (12) 2133-

4 11-9

B g Sixties Icon - Outside Art Isabelle Ryder (10) Enigma

Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

Gary Brown, Swindon

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in this sphere at the second attempt in a 7-runner Fontwell juvenile in August. Failed to match that in two subsequent outings last season and hasn’t been in form on the Flat lately TFRHHHII BHA102

4 PEPSIWITHACAP (IRE) (10) 000-PB0

4 11-1

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

Br Mrs J. Norris W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEW Just modest form over hurdles in Ireland. Performed respectably on Flat upon joining present yard but disappointing of late in this sphere. Something to prove TFRHHIII BHA94 (-5)

5 WEE JERRY (IRE) (18) 0-6P50P

7 10-11

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady of Glencoe (IRE) Gearoid Brouder (5)

N. T. McCluskey

Br N. T. McCluskey

N. T. McCluskey, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (25.4f, good to soft, 66/1) 18 days ago, no response Very hard to make a case for based on what he’s done this season TFRHIIII BHA86

6 G’DAY AUSSIE (GB) (44) 26150/-0 D

B g Aussie Rules (USA) - Moi Aussi (USA)

10 10-9

Lee Edwards

Mr Douglas Bradbury Dave Roberts, Kenley

Br Miss K. Rausing Mill Farm Holiday Park

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning hurdler in September 2021 but hasn’t fired since and returned from a lengthy absence with a tame display at Southwell 44 days ago. Hard to know if he retains any ability TFRHHIII BHA84

7 GONE IN SIXTY (GB) (17) 5230-35 BF

B g Sixties Icon - Gib (IRE)

6 10-6

Harry Bannister

Golden Equinox Racing Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Jeremy Gompertz

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden and arrives on the back of a disappointing showing at Southwell, so needs cheekpieces to perk him up if he’s to feature TFRHHIII BHA81

PITTSBURG (IRE) (46) P/0062-5

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Constant Approach (IRE)

7 10-4

Sean Bowen

Mr S. McCafferty Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br John Fitzgerald

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler/chaser who shaped a bit better than the result (made a late error) over the larger obstacles at Fakenham last time Worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA79

9 TIKA MOON (IRE) (393) 43PP6/6-

6 10-2

B g Casamento (IRE) - Trikala (IRE) Cillin Leonard (5) Miss Sarah-Jayne Davies

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Skymarc Farm S J D Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact in bumpers/novice hurdles for Paul Webber and fared no better on debut for this stable 13 months ago. TFRHIIII BHA74

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

GRAFFITI: Following its run on 8/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Zucayan (FR), 3-1 Zamond (FR), 15-2 Graffiti (GB), 8-1 Pittsburg (IRE), 10-1 Gone In Sixty (GB), 33-1 G’Day Aussie (GB), 40-1 Pepsiwithacap (IRE), 50-1 Tika Moon (IRE), 66-1 Wee Jerry (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 7.50

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

THE KEITH BENNETT MEMORIAL 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): Dr R Newland (22 wins from 133 runners, 17%) runs SEINESATIONAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Murphy (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs FLYING STANDARD LONGEST TRAVELLER: FLYING STANDARD trained by A Murphy, Newmarket, 132 miles.

Preference is for CLAPTON HILL, who got back on track at Newton Abbot earlier this month and hails from a yard in fine form Seinesational and Teeceethree look the likeliest dangers

1-2-3: 1.CLAPTON HILL 2.SEINESATIONAL 3.TEECEETHREE

colours no horse age st lb

1 CARPE DIEM (FR) (22) 3

5 11-4

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Chance Bleue (FR) Brendan Powell

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

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with some encouragement when third of 6 in bumper at this course (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 22 days ago. Bred to appreciate this longer trip and worth a market check on hurdles bow. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 CLAPTON HILL (GB) (13) 34P-462

5 11-4

B g Dunaden (FR) - Rosita Bay Lorcan Williams

The Clapton Hill Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Overbury Stallions Ltd Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Returned to form, in first-time tongue strap, when second of 8 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good, 9/2) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time Likely contender

3

CRAVEN BAY (IRE) (18) 24/11-33

TFRHHHHH BHA95

7 11-4

B g Fame And Glory - Cove (IRE) David Bass

Mr Graham Henderson Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant

Br P. Connell Diasma Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Won final 2 starts in points in May 2022 but well held both starts in this sphere, merely plugging on when third of 4 in novice at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good) 18 days ago. Likely a longer-term prospect TFRHHHII BHA97

4

FLYING STANDARD (IRE) (295)

6 11-4

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Snow Scene (IRE) Jack Quinlan

Tipplesham Racing Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Br D. Gibbons & D. Forde Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Class1Personnel

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair and largely consistent handicapper on Flat for Chris Wall Sold 6,000 gns in February and worth a check in market on NH debut for new yard

5 HEDGEHOPPER (GB) (15) PP-2260

TFRHHIII BHA-

7 11-4

B g Fight Club (GER) - Little Miss Monty Sean Houlihan

T R R & S M Farr Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Mrs S. M. Farr

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who has shown little in a couple of hurdles outings. Easy to look elsewhere

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 OVAL STREET (IRE) (13) 4P24-43

7 11-4

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Day’s Over Theo Gillard

Mr M Hoskins Mark Gillard, Sherborne

Br P. J. Reynolds

TIMEFORMVIEW Not disgraced, on first start for new yard, when third of 8 in novice (50/1) at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good) on hurdles bow 13 days ago. Work to do with principals here, though TFRHHIII BHA80

7 RUBY’S COMET (GB) (54) 00-06

5 11-4

B g Telescope (IRE) - Cresswell Ruby (IRE) Ben Jones

EDDIE AND JOHN Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Br R. B. Mckay

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners but didn’t offer much in a couple of bumpers and similar story on both starts in this sphere. Tries longer trip now

TFRHIIII BHA-

B g Champs Elysees - Kibara

Ursa Major RN

Sam Twiston-Davies

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Fittocks Stud Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent performer who acquitted himself well, after 14 months off, when third in novice over C&D in October Not in same form at Market Rasen next time but must enter calculations here. TFRHHHHI BHA101

9 WOODIE FLASH (IRE) (34) 41-22

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Lady Em (IRE)

Ladies In Racing

5 11-4

Sean Bowen

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br William Neville McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 purchase after getting off the mark in Irish points at the second attempt in February. Finished runner-up in a couple of small-field hurdles last month and should appreciate this stiffer test of stamina TFRHHHII BHA-

10

PRESENTING NELLY (GB) (38) 106/-3

6 10-11

B m Kayf Tara - Forever Present (IRE) Bridget Andrews

Stuart & Shelly Parkin & Alne Park Stud

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Netherfield House Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who shaped as if better for the run. sent hurdling after lengthy absence, when third of 12 in novice (12/1) at Southwell (20.4f, good) last month. Entitled to improve with tongue strap applied. TFRHHHII BHA-

11

TEECEETHREE (GB) (29) 41-22

5 10-11

B m Native Ruler - Tea Caddy Gavin Sheehan

The Galloping Grannies Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br The Batsford Stud Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWWarwick bumper winner who has run creditably in both starts over hurdles, latest when second of 11 in novice at this course (16f, good, 11/1) 29 days ago. Worth a crack at this longer trip and is one for shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA93

2022: NO NO MAESTRO (IRE) 7 11 2 Paddy Brennan 5-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 3 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2.

Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 11.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 9.

Stewards Note:

SEINESATIONAL: Following its run on 10/11/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

PRESENTING NELLY: Following its run on 12/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Seinesational (GB), 9-2 Clapton Hill (GB), 11-2 Teeceethree (GB), 7-1 Woodie Flash (IRE), 8-1 Presenting Nelly (GB), 12-1 Flying Standard (IRE), 14-1 Craven Bay (IRE), 16-1 Carpe Diem (FR), 28-1 Oval Street (IRE), 100-1 Ruby’s Comet (GB), 200-1 Hedgehopper (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 8.25

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

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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)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Dr R Newland (22 wins from 133 runners, 17%) runs JACKS ORCHARD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D J Jeffreys (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs BOOMTIME BANKER WEIGHTWATCHER: ULYSSES won off a handicap mark of 79, his rating is now down 5lb to 74.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: EMBERSCOMBE trained by J S, Dulverton, 128 miles.

RANCO took a step forward from his reappearance effort when fourth at Newton Abbot 23 days ago and having eased further in the weights, he could be worth chancing to come out on top with the cheekpieces refitted now. Genever Dragon returned with a good second at Stratford recently and is feared, along with 4-y-o Only Fools Jacks Orchard is another to note.

1-2-3: 1.RANCO (IRE) 2.GENEVER DRAGON (IRE) 3.ONLY FOOLS (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 GENEVER DRAGON (IRE) (30) 62312-3

6 12-0

B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Glen Ginnie (IRE) Theo Gillard

Middleham Park Racing & R & J Allen

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Lynn Lodge Stud Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWEnded long losing run at Kelso (18f) in September and signed off last term with a good second at Sedgefield (19.8f) later that month Did best of those ridden close up when third on return at Stratford 30 days ago and he’s one to note on the back of that here. TFRHHHHI BHA100

2 BLAZING COURT (IRE) (35) 550P-5

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Bright Blaze (IRE)

Maughan, Parry, James & Thackray

Br J. H. Kidd

5 11-9

Sean Bowen

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than previously after 5 months off when fifth in 10-runner maiden here (2m, good) 35 days ago and may do better again now upped in trip on handicap debut Cheekpieces on TFRHHHII BHA95

3 ACHNAMARA (GB) (30) 560-

B g Kodiac - Albamara

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Achnamara

4 11-4

Harry Cobden

Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Miss K. Rausing Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful 14f winner on Flat in 2022 for Charlie & Mark Johnston Low-key efforts in trio of juvenile hurdles upon joining new yard last season and no real encouragement to glean from his run in last month’s Ascot Stakes. Does at least now get a crack at handicaps in this sphere Blinkered. TFRHHHII BHA95

4 RANCO (IRE) (23) 3433-04 BF

B g Makfi - Guerande (IRE)

6 11-2

Tom Buckley (3)

Mr Richard Weeks Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Ecurie Du Cadran & Ecurie JML Racing Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedoneasingmarkwhenmakingwinningstabledebutatNewtonAbbot(16.7f)12months agoandlargely acquittedhimselfwellfrom inflated mark thereafter last year Better for return when fourth back at that venue 23 days ago and considered in refitted cheekpieces TFRHHHHH BHA88

5 DIRK GENTLY (IRE) (33) 06PP3-3

6 10-13

Ch g Mahler - Jumpingjude (IRE) Nick Slatter (5)

Mr Graeme P. McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Br John Connolly

TIMEFORMVIEWOffered little in bumpers/maiden hurdles but possibly did a little too much too soon when third on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (20f) in June, left behind from 2 out. Has since left Fergal O’Brien and he needs to pull out more here. Cheekpieces replace visor. TFRHHHII BHA85

6 JACKS ORCHARD (IRE) (132) 62/6P54-

B or Br g Shantou (USA) - Royal Roxy (IRE)

6 10-11

Charlie Hammond

Mr W. Jones Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Edmond Kent Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced 6-y-o who ran best race yet when fourth on handicap debut at Exeter (16.7f0 in March, noted doing best work at the finish. Very much the type to be suited by this step back up in trip and interesting if the market speaks in his favour

7

TFRHHHHI BHA83

BOOMTIME BANKER (IRE) (57) 0/06//11-0 CD 9 10-9

B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Tiger Tiffney (IRE)

Ms Kathryn J Sweeting

Br Tadhg O’Leary

Lilly Pinchin (3)

D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWReturned from a long absence an improved model, winning handicaps over C&D/Plumpton last summer Easy to back and finished well held back from 8 months off at Southwell (20.4f) in May, however. TFRHHIII BHA81

8

ONLY FOOLS (IRE) (35) 565-522 BF

B f Mondialiste (IRE) - Only Together (IRE)

4 10-6

Philip Armson (3)

David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington

Br Elwick Stud W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat winner in France Better signs over hurdles since handicapping, best effort yet when again finishing runner-up over 2m here last month. Should give another good account now tackling this longer trip TFRHHHHI BHA83

9

NOWYOUVEBINANDUNIT (GB) (42) U000-63

B m Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Oceana Blue

6 10-2

James Best

Mr Will Simmons Simon Earle, Warminster

Br The C H F Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEW6-y-o mare who offered more than previously over hurdles 9from 2lb out of weights) when third in a 7-runner Ffos Las handicap (20f) 6 weeks ago. Remains relatively early days with her and she’s an each-way player with a repeat TFRHHHII BHA74

10 ULYSSES (GER) (10) 0/000-50 CD

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Ungarin (GER)

Million Dreams Racing

Br Gestut Rottgen

9 10-2

James Davies

Derek Shaw, Sproxton

Oakley Garden Buildings Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who proved to be a disappointment when well beaten ninth in 11-runner handicap hurdle here (23f) on latest outing 10 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHIIII BHA72 (-2)

11 EMBERSCOMBE (IRE) (43) 00/03-00

6 10-2

Br m Califet (FR) - Market Niche (IRE) Rex Dingle

The Exmoor Partners Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br William Flood Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORMVIEWDown the field in a bumper/trio of novice hurdles. Easy to back and no upturn in handicaps so far this season, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f) 6 weeks ago. Much more needed from out of the weights TFRHHIII BHA70

12 CHAIN SMOKER (GB) (29) PP-5646

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

TIMEFORMVIEWHis sole win came over fences in 2020 and he’s not been threatening in that sphere in recent months

Hard to warm to operating from long way out of the weights back over smaller obstacles TFRHIIII BHA64

2022: MIDNIGHT JEWEL 6 11 4 Lilly Pinchin 7-2 (Charlie Longsdon) 11 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 12. Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 9.

Stewards Note:

JACKS ORCHARD: Following its run on 10/3/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Only Fools (IRE), 11-2 Genever Dragon (IRE), 7-1 Achnamara (GB), Ranco (IRE), 8-1 Jacks Orchard (IRE), 9-1 Blazing Court (IRE), 10-1 Dirk Gently (IRE), 11-1 Nowyouvebinandunit (GB), 20-1 Boomtime Banker (IRE), 50-1 Emberscombe (IRE), 66-1 Ulysses (GER), 80-1 Chain Smoker (GB)

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EIGHTH RACE 8.55

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

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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 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (25 wins from 187 runners, 13%) runs INSPECTOR LYNLEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs INSPECTOR LYNLEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: SOLID FUEL trained by J Thomason-Murphy, Chelmsford, 144 miles.

A few in with a squeak but BLUEBELLA is a mare in form and having hit the crossbar on her last couple of starts, Tom Lacey’s charge is fancied to regain the winning thread reunited with her usual claimer. No Way Pedro arrives chasing a hat-trick but Brian Barr’s 9-y-o may have to settle for silver on this occasion, with Pollypockett and Perryville another couple worth considering

1-2-3: 1.BLUEBELLA 2.NO WAY PEDRO (IRE) 3.POLLYPOCKETT (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 NO WAY PEDRO (IRE) (17) 00-0U11 C

9 12-0

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - See Lucy (IRE) Beau Morgan (5) Miss Daisy Hitchins Brian Barr, Sherborne

Br Pat Duggan

TIMEFORMVIEWMatched the pick of his Irish form for Michael Butler when making a winning debut for this yard in a course handicap hurdle (2m, good) last month and achieved more despite it being a seller when following up at Southwell since Has to be respected in this hat-trick bid TFRHHHHI BHA95

2 LOVED OUT (IRE) (23) U0-243P

6 11-12

B g Requinto (IRE) - Love Thirty Adam Wedge

Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Kevin J. Molloy Prysg Cyf

TIMEFORM VIEWJust the one win from 19 starts over hurdles but he was placed on 10 occasions. Turned in a lacklustre display sent chasing at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good) just over 3 weeks ago so no surprise to see that idea quickly shelved. TFRHHHII BHA93

3 PERRYVILLE (IRE) (22) 4404-06

6 11-8

B g Mahler - How Is Things (IRE) Alex Edwards

Mrs C. J. Bibbey Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Oliver Loughlin ADM Protexin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form at best in maiden/novice hurdles and no real progress switched to handicaps. Cheekpieces on and given a serious chance by the handicapper, he not discounted back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA89

4 BLUEBELLA (GB) (33) P00-122 C

5 11-6

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Henri Bella Finn Lambert (5)

Mrs T. P. James Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Mr D. A. Rees-Jones Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWDifferent proposition fitted with a tongue tie when storming clear in the closing stages at this track (2m) in May. Better form when runner-up on both subsequent starts and this in-form mare is a must for the shortlist reunited with her usual claimer TFRHHHHH BHA87

5 OUR DYLAN (IRE) (29) 43U-24P

7 11-3

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Starrystarrysky (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3)

4Racing Owners Club Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Br Mrs T. J. Kidd

The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs and ran poorly when pulled up at this C&D (good) 29 days ago, weakening sixth. Needs to bounce back to the pick of his Irish form TFRHHIII BHA84

6 POLLYPOCKETT (IRE) (27) 0/43-341

B m Presenting - Mtpockets (IRE)

Edging Ahead

Br Maurice,Anthony,Lawrence & Coran Smiddy

6 11-0

Harry Bannister

Alex Hales, Edgecote

Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who didn’t need to improve to get off the mark but did show a good attitude to get back up at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) last month. Nudged up just 3lb and every chance she will be involved once again.

7 INSPECTOR LYNLEY (GB) (22) 54P0-U4

TFRHHHHI BHA81

6 10-12

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Duchess of Seville James Best

Mrs H. R. Cross Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mrs H. R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in bumpers/novice hurdles but showed his first form over in this sphere when fourth in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 22 days ago, ideally needing a stronger pace Probably needs further than this so others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA79

8

BLITZ SPIRIT (IRE) (38) 43650-F

5 10-8

B m Free Eagle (IRE) - All Clear Conor Ring (3)

Racehorse Ownership Club

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br Godolphin Racehorse Ownership Club

TIMEFORMVIEWFair performer on the Flat in France but she has yet to make a meaningful impact in this sphere, keeping on in fifth when fell 2 out at Southwell (20.4f, good) just over 5 weeks ago (likely to have finished third if completing) Tough to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA75

9

INDELIBLE SPIN (IRE) (28) 30F-630

B m Carlotamix (FR) - Spin The Wheel (IRE)

The Charlie Longsdon Racing Club

6 10-6

Bradley Roberts (5)

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br J. B. Bloodstock Ltd Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEWFair third in 7-runner Huntingdon maiden (15.8f, good) in May, which represented a step forward compared to her previous efforts in this sphere. Wasn’t seen to best effect on handicap debut last time but may make more impact off a similarly lowly mark here TFRHHHII BHA73

10

SOLID FUEL (GB) (34) P56-043

5 10-3

B g Oasis Dream - Burlesque Star (IRE) Cillin Leonard (5)

Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Br M. E. Broughton

Joanne Thomason-Murphy, Chelmsford

TIMEFORMVIEW Little impact over hurdles so far but confirmed he isn’t devoid of ability when third at Fontwell (19.2f, good) last month, emerging as a threat briefly. Task is now backing that effort up TFRHHHII BHA70

11

DANNYSTORY (IRE) (15) 00P6P-P

B g Arcadio (GER) - Detente

Harriet Brown Racing Club

Br Oliver Power

6 10-3

Shane Quinlan (3)

Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up on final outing in points but little form under Rules and others make more appeal

Tongue tie applied for this return to hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA70

2022:(See Div 1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note:

LOVED OUT: Following its run on 27/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

DANNYSTORY: Following its run on 5/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 No Way Pedro (IRE), 10-3 Bluebella (GB), 7-2 Pollypockett (IRE), 10-1 Loved Out (IRE), 16-1 Inspector Lynley (GB), 25-1 Perryville (IRE), Our Dylan (IRE), 28-1 Solid Fuel (GB), 40-1 Indelible Spin (IRE), 250-1 Blitz Spirit (IRE), 300-1 Dannystory (IRE)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.05 - THE eventmasters.co.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120. £46 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Eventmasters 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. 12 entries 12 at £46. - Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 5.40 - THE PLUMBASE MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Hereford Mares’ Handicap Chase Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110. £46 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. NELSON RECRUITMENT GROUP 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 eight in this race will be eligible to enter the HEREFORD MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles about One Furlong (3m 1f 44yds) at Hereford on December 11th, 2023 13 entries at £46. - Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.10 - THE JIC TRANSPORT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120. £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. JiC Transport 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. 21 entries at £40. - Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 6.45 - THE IAN WILLIAMS RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, July 14th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Ian Williams Racing 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. 16 entries at £32.Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.20 - THE IAN WILLIAMS RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, July 14th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Ian Williams Racing 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. 16 entries at £32.Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 7.50 - THE KEITH BENNETT MEMORIAL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 14th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented 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 29th September, 2023. 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. 17 entries at £40. - Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 8.25 - THE eventmasters.co.uk

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, July 14th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Eventmasters 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. 20 entries at £32. - Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 8.55 - THE eventmasters.co.uk

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, July 14th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Eventmasters 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. 20 entries at £32. - Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163.

(Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

FIXTURE LIST 2023

MAY

Monday 8 Season Opener (Bank Holiday)

Wednesday 17 Spring Racing

Friday 26 (E) Rum & Reggae Night

JUNE

Saturday 3 Ladies Day

Thursday 15 (E) Irish Night

Wednesday 21 Summer Racing

Wednesday 28 Summer Racing

JULY

Wednesday 5Summer Racing

Monday 10 Summer Racing

Thursday 20 (E) Gentleman’s Evening

Thursday 27 Summer Racing

AUGUST

Tuesday 1 (E) Pershore Plum Festival

Tuesday 22 (E) Summer Racing

Tuesday 29 (E) Summer Racing

SEPTEMBER

Sunday 3 Family Fun Day

Tuesday 12 Autumn Racing

Monday 18 Autumn Racing

Friday 29 Autumn Racing

OCTOBER

Thursday 12 Autumn Racing

Wednesday 25 Autumn Racing

NOVEMBER

Wednesday 1 Season Finale