Worcester - 2025-06-07 - O_FINAL PLAN by Arena Racing Company

SAT 7 JUN JUNE

official raceday programme | £3.50 ft. Big BoyBaNd reUNioN after raciNg

£500 Best dressed prize

WELCOME

Together

with glamour, atmosphere, excitement and plenty of celebration, Ladies Day is back!

Today is our biggest meeting of year, a real showcase event and a massive social occasion, as well as a sporting one!

A very warm welcome to our feature sponsor of today, FBC Manby Bowdler, who have kindly supported this ﬁxture for many years. We also have Storm Windows celebrating their 25th Anniversary with us today who are sponsoring the third race. We thank you enormously for the continued support you provide us and wish you both a great day. More details of what FBC Manby Bowdler and Storm Windows can offer can be found within the race card.

Back with us today are St Richard’s Hospice, who have attended this ﬁxture for over 20 years. We wish you all a very enjoyable day with us; full of fun and celebration. In aid of a fantastic charity, they will be carrying out a bucket collection so if you can spare any change, please do drop some in.

As always, we will be running the Style Awards Best Dressed Competition. For a chance to be in the running for the £500 prize, look out for our spotters who will invite you to the ﬂower wall for a picture and a chance to enter the competition. The competition will close just before the 4th race.

After racing head over to the Centre Course for some great live music from The Bigboy Band Reunion, who will be playing the greatest boy band hits and back by popular demand, DeeJay Spence will be hitting the decks to ﬁnish the day off.

On the track we have 8 exciting races, of which we wish all our runners, riders, owners and trainers the very best of luck today. Our grounds team have been working ﬂat out to get the track in a great position for this highlight of our calendar year

We, as a team here at Worcester wish you the best raceday experience today and most of all, we thank you for supporting us. We do hope you will join us again at the home of Summer Jumping throughout 2025. Please visit our website and social for more details of what is happening here on course! Have a great day with us and good luck! We hope to see you again for our next raceday on Thursday 12th June.

Michael Thomas - General Manager

RACEDAY TEAM

WORCESTER RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingﬁeld Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgeﬁeld, Southwell, Uttoxeter and Wolverhampton racecourses.

Michael Thomas General Manager

Issy Mangan- Goldstein Clerk Of The Course

Bryony Garness Head Grounds Person

Bryony Harris Operations Manager

Andy Edwins Operations Assistant

Sean White Financial Controller

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SPONSOR THANKS & OFFICIALS

Abandonments

In the event of Racing being abandoned the following rules apply:

• Abandonment before completion of the 1st raceTicket valid for the next meeting or full refund

• Abandonment prior to completion of 3rd Race - 50% refund

• Abandonment thereafter - no refund

• No refunds will be made on the day of racing.

• All refunds should be claimed in writing within 14 days of the meeting

• Please enclose your ticket/s as proof of admission and send them to: Worcester Racecourse, Pitchcroft, Worcester, WR1 3EJ. Please PRINT your name clearly and send with the returned tickets.

Baby Changing Facilities

Baby changing facilities can be found in the ladies and gents toilets on the ground floor of the Grandstand, near the main entrance, and also in the Ladies and Gents Centre Course Enclosure toilets.

Tickets

If tickets are lost they will NOT be replaced free of charge.

Dogs

Racegoers are not permitted to bring dogs onto the racecourse, including the Centre Course car park and picnic area, at any time during the raceday, with the exception of guide dogs for the blind and hearing dogs. During hot weather, it should be remembered that Police and RSPCA officials reserve the right to force entry into any vehicle to release an animal if suffering.

Emergency Procedures

Worcester Racecourse employs safety stewards. In the event of an emergency which requires evacuation, a public announcement will be made and the stewards will direct you to a safe area.

Facilities For Disabled Racegoers

There are ladies and gentleman’s disabled toilets on the ground floor of the Grandstand near the main entrance. There is also a disabled toilet cubicle on the Centre Course concourse.

First Aid

The First Aid Room is located at the top end of the Pre-Parade Ring.

General

Although everyone is welcome at Worcester Racecourse, we do reserve the right, in extreme circumstances, either to refuse admission or to eject any person from the racecourse.

Horse & Jockey Welfare at Worcester

Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital.

It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary

Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk.

Litter

Please help us keep Worcester Racecourse tidy by disposing of your litter and old betting slips in the bins provided.

No Smoking

There is a No Smoking policy at Worcester Racecourse. Would racegoers please note that smoking is not allowed in any enclosed or substantially enclosed areas - this includes e-cigarettes. Please respect the No Smoking signs.

Photography

Flash photography is not permitted at any time. Press and commercial photographers may pre-arrange the necessary permission with the Racecourse Office at least 7 days before the race meeting. Press and official photographers’ attention is drawn to the current BHA Instructions. Amateur photographers are only permitted to take photographs in the areas normally open to the public and should not encroach upon areas specifically designated for or used by professional photographers. Professional filming and photography takes place here at Worcester Racecourse for various publications and broadcasting, and racegoers (including families) consent to being filmed, photographed and otherwise recorded by Worcester Racecourse or any third party authorised by Worcester Racecourse, and therefore you grant Worcester Racecourse and any third party authorised by Worcester Racecourse the right to broadcast, publish, licence and use any photographs, film, recordings or images of you without payment or other compensation in any promotional literature produced by Worcester Racecourse.

Safety

In the interests of public safety all visitors to the Racecourse should follow directions of the Safety Stewards on the Stands and the Race Day Staff throughout the Racecourse. Please do not leave bags or your possessions unattended at any time as this could cause a security alert. It is an offence to be drunk at a sporting event and for this reason people clearly under the influence of alcohol will be asked to leave the racecourse. Racegoers are requested to be particularly aware of their personal safety in all areas where they come into close contact with the horses, such as the parade ring and the horse walks.

Seating/Viewing

Racegoers are requested not to stand in the marked gangways on the Grandstand Steppings as this will compromise safety

Vehicles On The Course

Please note that several vehicles containing the doctors, vets and officials will be travelling around the Centre Course area during each race. For this reason and in the interests of safety, visitors in the Centre Course enclosure are requested to remain within the defined enclosure.

Wireless Transmitting

The use of any wireless transmitting and/or receiving apparatus other than the official circuit is prohibited at all racecourses. Failure to comply could result in your removal from the racecourse as per our terms and conditions of entry

SATURDAY 7 JUNE (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING) The Worcester

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

CHIEF STEWARD LOUISE MOORE

STEWARDS’ PANELS CHAIR PETA EVETTS

DANIEL ANDREWS, GREG PEARSON, MARGARET GROVES

STARTERS

CIARAN MCKEE

PHILLIP DENNIS

JUDGE

NICK BOSTOCK

CLERK OF THE SCALES

MICHAEL ROBERTS

VETERINARY OFFICER

JESSICA RAINBOW

VETERINARY SURGEONS

MARK GEORGETTI

BECKY WALL

ANNE GIBBS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr CHRIS REYNOLDS

Dr PHILIP PRITCHARD

Dr LAURA BEST

Dr OLIVER RINTOUL-HOAD

NURSE

HILARY BODEN

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

LOUISE NEALE

RACHEL BARNETT

JOANNA VICKERS

COMMENTATOR

DAVID FITZGERALD

BETTING RING MANAGER ANDY COLLINS

GENERAL MANAGER

MICHAEL THOMAS

CLERK OF THE COURSE

ISABELLE

MANGAN-GOLDSTEIN

DESIGNATED

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

MICHAEL THOMAS

RACECOURSE

PHOTOGRAPHER

NIGEL KIRBY nigelkirbyphotography.com

Racecourse Executive would

No.ofdays sincelastran colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

form guide previous performances

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite age

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

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

Atlantic Equine

weight st-lb

10 11-12

Andrew Tinkler

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.

TFRHHHHI BHA135

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

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.

ENTERTAINMENT TIMINGS

11:00 - 13:30 OWEN LOWE (DJ) 13:50 - 18:10 RACING

18:10 - 19:10 BOYBAND REUNION

19:10 - Close DJ SPENCE

EPSOM DOWNS

Race 1 1.00 1m 113y

1 Bright Thunder (IRE) 9-8

K.R.Burke CliffordLee Form: 6-53, TFR:HHHII

2 Chic Colombine (FR) 9-8

GeorgeBoughey BillyLoughnane Form: 0-00, TFR:HHHII

3 Imperial Quarter (IRE) 9-8

RogerVarian RayDawson Form: 306-, TFR:HHHII

4 Kindest Nation (IRE) 9-8

HugoPalmer HarryDavies Form: 6-30, TFR:HHHII

5 Royal Dress (IRE) 9-8

JamesTate WilliamBuick Form: 13-3, TFR:HHHHI

6 Sirona (GER) 9-8

DavidMenuisier RyanMoore Form: 12-4, TFR:HHHII

7 Skellet (IRE) 9-8

RalphBeckett RossaRyan Form: 021-, TFR:HHHHH

8 Sparks Fly (GB) 9-8

DavidLoughnane LauraPearson Form: 11-0, TFR:HHHII

9 Spiritual (IRE) 9-8

John&ThadyGosden RobertHavlin Form: 43-3, TFR:HHHII

10 Sunfall (GB) 9-8

DavidO’Meara DanielTudhope Form: 101-, TFR:HHHII

11 Bermuda Longtail (FR) 8-10

AndrewBalding OisinMurphy Form: 1-22, TFR:HHHII

Race 2 1.35 1m 113y THE BETFRED DIOMED STAKES (Class 1) (Group 3) is fully featured on pages 16 & 17 Race 3 2.10 5f

1 Against The Wind (GB) 9-9

KevinRyan TomEaves Form: 0-13, TFR:HHHHI

2 Ruby’s Proﬁt (IRE) 9-8

DrRichardNewland&JamieInsole KieranShoemark Form: 121, TFR:HHHHH

3 Stormy Impact (GB) 9-5

RichardFahey WarrenFentiman(5) Form: 51-6, TFR:HHHII

4 Lexington Blitz (IRE) 9-2

RobertCowell SeanLevey Form: 10-0, TFR:HHHII

5 Mademoiselle (GB) 9-1

GeorgeScott DavidEgan Form: 11-2, TFR:HHHII

6 Elouise’s Prince (IRE) 9-1

RobertCowell LukeMorris Form: 11-0, TFR:HHIII

7 Gold Star Hero (IRE) 9-0

MichaelBell HectorCrouch Form: 10-0, TFR:HHHII

8 Convo (IRE) 9-0

LemosDeSouza TomMarquand Form: 60-6, TFR:HHIII

9 Blinky (IRE) 8-13

AntonyBrittain CamHardie Form: 113, TFR:HHHHI

10 Al Hussar (GB) 8-12

GrantTuer HarrisonShaw Form: 1-00, TFR:HIIII

11 Naana’s Sparkle (GB) 8-11

AliceHaynes KieranO’Neill Form: 4-33, TFR:HHHII

12 Cressida Wildes (GB) 8-6

PhilMcEntee GraceMcEntee Form: 025, TFR:HHIII

13 Rajeteriat (GB) 8-6

JimBoyle JoeLeavy Form: 26-3, TFR:HHIII

14 Glorious Kitty (IRE) 8-4

Michael&DavidEasterby JoannaMason Form: 40-3, TFR:HHHII

15 Acrisius (GB) 8-3

Michael&DavidEasterby TomKiely-Marshall(5) Form: 1-20, TFR:HHHII

16 Cape Sovereign (IRE) 8-2

KevinRyan HollieDoyle Form: 224, TFR:HHHII

17 Tees Aggregates (IRE) 8-2

AdrianNicholls SeanDylanBowen Form: 610, TFR:HHHII

18 Sandscreendeliverd (GB) 8-2

PeterCrate IsobelleChalmers(7) Form: 020, TFR:HHIII

Race 4 2.45 5f

THE ASTON MARTIN “DASH” HANDICAP STAKES

(Class 2) (Heritage Handicap) is fully featured on pages 22 to 24

Race 5 3.30 1m 4f 6y

THE BETFRED DERBY (Class 1) (Group 1) is fully featured on pages 28 to 30

Race 6 4.15 1m 4f 6y

1 Maxi King (IRE) 9-9

RaphaelFreire DavidEgan Form: 560-, TFR:HHHII

2 Valvano (IRE) 9-6

RalphBeckett HectorCrouch Form: 35-4, TFR:HHHHH

3 Miller Spirit (IRE) 9-3

Gary&JoshMoore RhysClutterbuck Form: 6-06, TFR:HHHII

4 Great Bedwyn (GB) 9-0

RichardHannon SeanLevey Form: 02-1, TFR:HHHII

5 Asgard’s Captain (IRE) 9-0

DylanCunha OisinMurphy Form: 601, TFR:HHHII

6 Candyman Stan (GB) 8-13

AndrewBalding JasonWatson Form: 0-11, TFR:HHHHI

7 Fouroneohfever (IRE) 8-12

GeorgeBoughey BillyLoughnane Form: 033, TFR:HHHII

8 Sam Hawkens (IRE) 8-11

WilliamHaggas TomMarquand Form: 5-41, TFR:HHHHI

9 Night Breeze (IRE) 8-10

IanWilliams DavidProbert Form: 4-41, TFR:HHHII

10 Dream Harder (IRE) 8-8

IanWilliams LukeMorris Form: 001, TFR:HHHII

11 Torcello (IRE) 8-7

ShaunLycett JoeLeavy Form: 030-, TFR:HHIII

12 Vice President (IRE) 8-7

RichardHughes WarrenFentiman(5) Form: 1-64, TFR:HHHII

13 Beauld As Brass (GB) 8-7

GeorgeBaker HarryDavies Form: 113, TFR:HHHII

14 Small Fry (IRE) 8-6

Gary&JoshMoore AshleyLewis(7) Form: 2-31, TFR:HHHHI

15 Something (GB) 8-4

JeddO’Keeffe HollieDoyle Form: 461, TFR:HHHII

16 Galactic Charm (GB) 8-4

Gary&JoshMoore LauraPearson Form: 324-, TFR:HHIII

17 Paradoxical (IRE) 8-4

JennieCandlish KieranO’Neill Form: 600, TFR:HIIII

Race 7 5.00 1m 2f 17y

1 Love Talk (IRE) 9-9

GrantTuer OliverStammers Form: 40-3, TFR:HHIII

2 The Trickster (FR) 9-7

John&SeanQuinn JasonHart Form: 1-23, TFR:HHHII

3 Hornsea Bay (GB) 9-7

DavidO’Meara DanielTudhope Form: 2-40, TFR:HHHHI

4 Law of Design (IRE) 9-5

BrianMeehan BillyLoughnane Form: 0-00, TFR:HHIII

5 War Hawk (IRE) 9-4

Simon&EdCrisford JackMitchell Form: 421, TFR:HHHHH

6 Meblesh (IRE) 9-2

RichardHannon SeanLevey Form: 341, TFR:HHHII

7 Chartwell Jock (GB) 9-2

AndrewBalding OisinMurphy Form: 123, TFR:HHHHI

8 Patrol (IRE) 9-0

DylanCunha DavidEgan Form: 310, TFR:HHIII

9 Grecian Legacy (IRE) 9-0

Daniel&ClaireKubler HollieDoyle Form: 24-1, TFR:HHHII

10 Cayman Dancer (GB) 8-13

CharlieJohnston RichardKingscote Form: 312, TFR:HHHHI

Race 8 5.40 6f 3y

1 Get It (GB) 9-9

GeorgeBaker PatCosgrave Form: 641, TFR:HHHHI

2 Strike Red (IRE) 9-7

RichardFahey BillyGarritty Form: 625, TFR:HHHII

3 Purest Time (GB) 9-4

IanWilliams DavidProbert Form: 03-0, TFR:HHIII

4 Drama (GB) 9-3

JamesFerguson TomMarquand Form: 031, TFR:HHHII

5 Twilight Jet (IRE) 9-2

Jim&SuziBest JoeLeavy Form: 00-0, TFR:HHIII

6 Circe (IRE) 9-0

RichardHannon SeanLevey Form: 211, TFR:HHHHH

7 Eye of Dubai (GB) 8-13

John&SeanQuinn JasonHart Form: 31-0, TFR:HHHHI

8 Orne (IRE) 8-13

AntonyBrittain CamHardie Form: 060, TFR:HHIII

9 Badri (GB) 8-11

MichaelHerrington HollieDoyle Form: 050, TFR:HHIII

10 Rousing Encore (IRE) 8-10

RuthCarr JamesSullivan Form: 561, TFR:HHHII

11 Sondad (GB) 8-8

Michael&DavidEasterby JoannaMason Form: 021, TFR:HHHHI

12 Solar Aclaim (IRE) 8-7

JulieCamacho PatrickMcGettigan(7) Form: 34-0, TFR:HHHHI

13 Intervention (GB) 8-4

MichaelAppleby LukeMorris Form: 002, TFR:HHIII

EPSOM DOWNS 1.35

THE BETFRED DIOMED STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money 1st £44560, 2nd £18290, 3rd £9150, 4th £4570, 5th £2290, 6th £1140. (Penalty Value £56710)

1 BRAVE

EMPEROR

(IRE) (55) 0410-B5 5

(5)

Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Roman Gal (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Luke Morris J

O Middleham Park Racing LX Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Caroline Hanly & Sean Ronan Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW Has been a real money spinner on the continent for connections, adding another win to his tally in Group 3 at Milan in the autumn. However below par since and looks ﬁrmly up against it under a penalty

2 GEOGRAPHY (GER) (55) 01360-1

4 9-11 (6)

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Guajara (GER) (Montjeu (IRE)) C. Soumillon J

O Stall Hanse P. Schiergen, Germany T

B Fahrhof Stud Foundation TIMEFORMVIEW SmartGermanraiderwholookedbetterthaneverwhenanarrowwinnerofGroup3atDusseldorf on return in April. However, looks vulnerable under a penalty on British debut TFRHHIII BHA110

3 PERSICA (IRE) (21) 310-310 C D

4 9-11 (7)

Br Ch c New Bay - Rubira (AUS) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Ryan Moore J

O Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B The Applecross Syndicate Old Oak Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive last year, bagging handicaps here (10f) and Sandown prior to landing a listed race at Ayr. Took another step forward when claiming the EarlofSeftonatNewmarketinAprilandit’sprobablybesttooverlookhislatestrunintheLockinge.Expectedtobebangthereunderapenalty

4 CAIRO (IRE) (29) 02-6262

5 9-8 (9)

Br B h Quality Road (USA) - Cuff (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Kieran O’Neill J

O Mr REFAI ALGHRAIBAN Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Coolmore Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Capableofsmartform,asshownwhensecondatbigoddsinGroup2atChester4weeksago, well placed. However balance of form makes him opposable. Change of headgear TFRHHIII BHA111

5 DOCKLANDS (GB) (38) 20560-2 BF

Br B h Massaat (IRE) - Icky Woo (Mark of Esteem (IRE))

5 9-8 (2)

Richard Kingscote J

O O.T.I. Racing Harry Eustace, Newmarket T

B Mickley Stud Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Winlesslastseasonbutshowedhowgoodhecanbewhenrunner-upintheQueenAnneStakesatRoyalAscot Ranacracker whensecondtoasmartone(clearofrest)atAscotonreturnandbigchanceofgettingbackonthescoreboard. TFRHHHHH BHA114

6 ICE MAX (GB) (43) 45140-0

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Cool Kitten (IRE) (One Cool Cat (USA))

4 9-8 (1)

Cliﬀord Lee J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Mr Gordon Roddick

TIMEFORMVIEW Much improved last year, taking form to another level when winning Celebration Mile at Goodwood in August Well below par next 3 starts, however, including in Group 2 at Sandown on return. TFRHHHII BHA109

7 ROYAL DUBAI (FR) (38) 463-554 D

5 9-8 (4)

Br B h Seahenge (USA) - Sand Rose (FR) (Aussie Rules (USA)) Rossa Ryan J

O Mr Saeed Sultan Al Rahoomi

B Agricola GEM SRL & Agricola La Pluma

Marco Botti, Newmarket T

Marco Botti Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW WontwiceinMeydanearlylastyearandacquittedhimselfwellindefeatinGroupcompanylastsummer,includingwhensecondinthis. Justrespectableeffortsatbestsofarin2025,almost5lengthsbehindDocklandswhenfourthinlistedraceatAscot38daysago. TFRHHHII BHA105

8 TYRRHENIAN SEA (IRE) (38) 1/332-10

7 9-8 (8)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Nocturne (GER) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) Jack Mitchell J

O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart gelding who looked as good as ever when winning 4-runner listed race at Lingﬁeld (8f, AW) in February However, was comfortably held by a couple of these at Ascot last time and is still without a victory on turf. TFRHIIII BHA108

9 ROYAL PLAYWRIGHT (GB) (23) 1320-30 3 8-10 (3)

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Arabian Queen (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J

O Mr J. C. Smith Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Littleton Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Besteffortat2yrswhensecondintheRoyalLodge.Shapedbetterthanthebareresultbothstartsthisseason(givenplentytodoin DanteatYorklasttime).Doeshaveabittoﬁndtakingonolderoppositionfortheﬁrsttimebutheremainsunexposed. TFRHHHII BHA104

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: ROYAL SCOTSMAN (IRE) 4 9 8 Jamie Spencer 17-2 (Paul & Oliver Cole) 8 ran Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 2.

Stewards Note: ICE MAX: Following its run on 25/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran freely

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Docklands (GB), 11-4 Persica (IRE), 9-1 Geography (GER), 11-1 Royal Dubai (FR), 12-1 Royal Playwright (GB), 16-1 Ice Max (GB), 22-1 Cairo (IRE), 33-1 Brave Emperor (IRE), 40-1 Tyrrhenian Sea (IRE)

DOCKLANDS ran a cracker when second to subsequent Prix d’Ispahan runner-up Sardinian Warrior at Ascot on his return and this is a good opportunity for him to record his ﬁrst success since the 2023 Britannia. Persica found the Lockinge at Newbury too demanding last time but he’s a likeable type who should make much more of an impact back down in class. The unexposed Royal Playwright is the sole 3-y-o in the ﬁeld and looks best of the others.

FIRST RACE 1.50

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

THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

5)

Total prize fund

£7000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (32 wins from 206 runners, 16%) runs WHYNOTNOWROY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (8 wins from 39 runners, 21%) runs GREENROCK ABBEY

WEIGHTWATCHER: BEGIN THE LUCK won off a handicap mark of 104, his rating is now down 8lb to 96. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GREENROCK ABBEY trained by James Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.

Judged on recent efforts SPECIAL DRAGON’s maiden status in this sphere is on borrowed time and she is taken to confirm that impression by taking this The main caveat is that she was beaten by one who was making his debut for the James Owen yard at Uttoxeter three weeks ago and faces another answering to that description here in Greenrock Abbey It will be an ominous sign for his rivals if he is strong in the betting Whynotnowroy is best of the rest

1 BEGIN THE LUCK (IRE) (33) 43302-6 D

B g Le Fou (IRE) - Bobsyourdad (IRE)

9 12-0

Beau Morgan (5)

Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne

Br Edward Burns

TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on a lower hurdles mark at Stratford (18.7f, heavy) in October and placed several times since, including at Newton Abbot (also on heavy) on penultimate start. Followed that with a poor effort at Warwick, though, and one or two of these look more solid. TFRHHHII BHA96

2 UP FOR

APPEAL

(IRE) (33) 4P5F0-0

7 11-9

B g Mizzou (IRE) - Hosanna Adam Wedge Foxtrot Racing Up For Appeal

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br George Doyle Dodson and Horrell, Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in this sphere at Newton Abbot (21f, good) last June, but it’s been downhill pretty much all the way since and hopes here pinned on the ﬁrst-time cheekpieces working the oracle TFRHHIII BHA91

3 SPECIAL DRAGON (GB)

B m Kayf Tara - Dragonera

(21) 20F53-2

6 11-9

Henry Brooke

The Preston Lodge Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Preston Lodge Stud Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWFair 21f hurdles winner who has stepped up on low-key reappearance when third at Haydock in April. Pulled well clear of the rest when chasing home an odds-on winner at Uttoxeter (21f, good) next time and a ﬁrst win over fences is surely near TFRHHHHH BHA91

4 CALLI BLACK (IRE)

(16) 604P4-3

B or Br m Califet (FR) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE)

Miss E. J. Tanner

7 11-8

James Davies

David Weston, West Overton

Br S. L. Rodwell Flintstone Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden point winner in January 2023, but she failed to trouble the judge over hurdles and recent chase debut at Ffos Las wasn’t overly promising. TFRHHIII BHA90

5 GREENROCK ABBEY (IRE) (21) P4564-4

Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Aos Dana (IRE)

9 11-0

Sam Twiston-Davies

Deva Racing SE James Owen, Newmarket

Br Mark Slevin Deva Racing Group

TIMEFORMVIEWDual 2m handicap chase winner at Hereford during 2022/23 campaign. Winless since, but has plummeted down the weights and is one to watch closely in the betting on debut for shrewd new yard TFRHHHHI BHA82

TRIBESMANS

GLORY (IRE) (17) 66P3P-4 D 11 10-12

B g Jeremy (USA) - Benecash (IRE)

Bryan Carver

Mr N. Tucker Chris Down, Cullompton

Br Gregory Rossiter Woodwarm Stoves

TIMEFORMVIEW Ended a long losing run over this trip at Warwick last spring and bounced back following a couple of poor efforts when third in an 8-runner Chepstow handicap in March. However, his jumping has gone to pot in 2 subsequent starts and he’s probably worth taking on TFRHHIII BHA80

7 BRUCE GOBBLER (GB) (23) 14053-5 D 6 10-9

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Eardisland Callum Pritchard (5) House Family Partnership Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Br Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge, The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful between the ﬂags last May and performed with credit on a couple of occasions over hurdles at Taunton this spring Failed to make an impact on debut in this sphere last time, though, and now tried in cheekpieces TFRHIIII BHA77

Ch g Notnowcato - Midnight Lira

Mr Brian Derrick

James Best

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br B. A. Derrick Thorne + Derrick

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning handicap hurdler who showed plenty to work on sent chasing at Taunton (23f, good to soft) in January. Hasn’t gone on from that in 3 subsequent starts in this sphere but the handicapper has been quick to show mercy and he’s not one ro write off just yet. TFRHHHII BHA75

9 GORCOMBE MOONSHINE (GB) (13) 3030-33 8 10-5

B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seemma

Mr Phill Meaden

Harry Kimber

Robert Walford, Blandford

Br Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports

TIMEFORMVIEWSolid second back chasing in 2 1/4m Fontwell handicap on Boxing Day, a race he won 12 months earlier Largely respectable efforts since and he’s on a workable mark, but he nevertheless looks vulnerable for win purposes. TFRHHIII BHA73

10 KING OF THE STORY (IRE) (43) 4264/00- 9 10-4

B g Yeats (IRE) - Episodique (IRE)

Hollingsworth, Drewett, Fox & Porter

Ben Poste

Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary

Br Cathal Ennis Polly Gundry Training

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form on second start for current yard when winning a 21.6f handicap at Fontwell in August 2023. After 16 months off, shaped as if better for the run back there in March, but he failed to build on that next time and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA72

2024: WHAT A STEAL (IRE) 7 11 3 Sean Bowen 20-1 (Tom George) 14 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 9.

Stewards Note:

BEGIN THE LUCK: Following its run on 5/5/2025 it was reported that the horse would prefer a softer surface.

TRIBESMANS GLORY: Following its run on 21/5/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

KING OF THE STORY: Following its run on 25/4/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Special Dragon (GB), 11-2 Greenrock Abbey (IRE), 7-1 Whynotnowroy (IRE), 17-2 Begin The Luck (IRE), 12-1 Gorcombe Moonshine (GB), 16-1 Tribesmans Glory (IRE), 18-1 King of The Story (IRE), 20-1 Up For Appeal (IRE), 28-1 Calli Black (IRE), 33-1 Bruce Gobbler (GB)

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SECOND RACE 2.25

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

THE MANBY NOT MANDY MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE

CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 9lbs.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Fergal O’Brien (44 wins from 235 runners, 19%) runs ISABELLA BEE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (8 wins from 39 runners, 21%) runs MERMAIDS CAVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MERMAIDS CAVE trained by James Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.

SOMESPRING SPECIAL has made a bright start for this yard and she remains on a fair mark given how she travelled at Newton Abbot last time Ile de Jersey and Mermaids Cave both arrive at the top of their game so this looks competitive despite the small field.

1 MERMAIDS CAVE (IRE) (14) 0P10-12 D BF 6 11-7

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Kylebeg Dancer (IRE)

A Keaveney, M Keaveney & P Butcher

Mr Alex Chadwick (5)

James Owen, Newmarket

Br G. Regan Keaveney Contractors LTD

TIMEFORMVIEW6-time hurdles winner since joining this yard, including in this headgear at Huntingdon (19.6f) last month. Good second at Cartmel since and return to this trip should suit. Well held on her sole chase start 19 months ago but she is a different mare now. TFRHHHHI BHA122

2 ILE DE JERSEY (FR) (22) 302/66-1 D

B m Night Wish (GER) - Zenita des Brosses (FR)

Owners Group 094

Br Mr Frederic Heudiard & Mr Jacky Conan

7 11-6

James Bowen

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced in recent seasons and took advantage of drop in the weights to score over hurdles at Aintree 3 weeks ago. Remains on a winning mark back over fences so needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA121

3 SOMESPRING SPECIAL (IRE) (24) 54012-2 D 7 11-4

B m Westerner - Natural Spring Callum Pritchard (5)

Yeo Racing Partnership

Br The Natural Spring Partnership

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful start for this stable at Wincanton in March, coming clear with plenty in hand Beaten only by a subsequent winner at Cheltenham next time and shaped as if still in top form at Newton Abbot since Big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA119

4 ISABELLA BEE (IRE) (203) 3213F3- C

B m Westerner - Myakoda (FR)

8 11-2

Jonathan Burke

KHDRP1 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Ms Salome Brennan BresBet

TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on encouraging chase debut effort when winning here (16.5f) last summer Took a fall at Ludlow in October and not in same form either side of that Better for comeback run last season so may need this after 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA117

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Mermaids Cave (IRE), Ile de Jersey (FR), 11-4 Somespring Special (IRE), 15-2 Isabella Bee (IRE)

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1-2-3: 1.SOMESPRING SPECIAL (IRE) 2.ILE DE JERSEY (FR) 3.MERMAIDS CAVE (IRE)

EPSOM DOWNS 2.45 5f

THE ASTON MARTIN “DASH” HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £40160, 2nd £20080, 3rd £10040, 4th £5020, 5th £2510, 6th £1250, 7th £630, 8th £310. (Penalty Value £50960)

1 CLARENDON HOUSE (GB) (35) 5004-13 D 7 9-12 (15)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Walaaa (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Sean Levey J

O Middleham Park Racing VIII Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B D. R. Tucker Al Basti Equiworld S

TIMEFORMVIEW Temperamentisn’tallitcouldbebuthe’sprettytalentedonhisdayandlanded5flistedeventatSouthwellinFebruary Backeditupwithafair thirdof11in PalaceHouseStakesatNewmarket(5f,goodtoﬁrm)35daysagosoneedsconsideringbackinhandicapcompany TFRHHHII BHA108

2 DEMOCRACY

DILEMMA (IRE)

(7) 4146-05 D 5 9-8 (6)

Br B g Cotai Glory - Majestic Alexander (IRE) (Bushranger (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Mountarmstrong Stud JMH Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Hadafine2024,recordingafirstsuccessatlistedlevelwhenmakingallintheBeverleyBullet(5f)inAugust Showedhisusual brightspeedwhenfifthof8in5fHaydocklistedeventaweekagosolastyear’srunner-upmustentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA104

3 DESERT COP (GB) (92) 00-0221 D 5 9-4 (19)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Speed Cop (Cadeaux Genereux) Pat Cosgrave J

O Turf Club 2024

George Baker, Epsom T

B Littleton Stud Vortex Shipbroking S TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a fourth career success just 24 hours on from his previous run in conditions event at Sakhir (5f, good) in March. Much respected after a break.

TFRHHHII BHA100

4 SPARTAN ARROW (IRE) (23) 3-01410 CD 5 9-3 (18)

Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Thames Pageant (Dansili)

Hollie Doyle J

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXI and Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Pier House Stud Hambleton Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in April but hiked up 7lb and only tenth of 17 in handicap at York (5f good) 23 days ago. Needs to bounce back off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHII BHA99

5 DREAM COMPOSER (FR) (30) 3100-20 CD 7 9-2 (3)

Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - High Spice (USA) (Songandaprayer (USA)) Joe Leavy J

O Peter Clarke Racing Partners James Evans, Kinnersley T

B Khalifa Dasmal The Little Jet Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Took this 12 months ago but he failed to build on a good reappearance Pontefract second when tenth of 12 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Still merits consideration back here though. TFRHHHHI BHA98

6 TEES SPIRIT (GB) (23) 310-050 CD 7 9-2 (16)

Br Br g Swiss Spirit - Mistress Twister (Pivotal)

O Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd & The Ivy League

B Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd

Jack Nicholls (7) J

Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T

Adrian Nicholls Racing, Scott Bros Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged this prize in 2023 but he failed to beat a rival in 17-runner handicap at York (5f, good) 23 days ago. Hampered at the start there however so it would come as no surprise to see him get back on track here. TFRHHHHI BHA98

7 JM JUNGLE (IRE) (7) 135-223 D BF

Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - The Shrew (Dansili)

O MPS Racing Ltd & The Ayrshire Tradesmen

5 9-0 (7)

Jason Hart J

John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Lodge Park Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Likeable sprinter who gained a deserved success at York’s Ebor meeting in 2024. In ﬁne form again this term and a close third of 13 in 5f York handicap last time. Well in the mix once more. TFRHHHHI BHA96

8 VINTAGE CLARETS (GB) (23) 10-0036 D 6 8-12 (2)

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Enchanted Princess (Royal Applause) Warren Fentiman (5) J

O Mr A Tattersall & Partner

Richard Fahey, Malton T

B M. E. Broughton Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW A dual 5f scorer in 2024 and he caught the eye when sixth of 17 in handicap at York (5f, good) 23 days ago, travelling smoothly long way Can go well eased 1lb. TFRHHHHI BHA94

THE BELL CONDUCTOR (IRE) (41) 50100-0 D 8 8-12 (17)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Saffian (Dubawi (IRE))

O Alfa Site Services Ltd

B Mr Denis B. McCarthy

Tom Eaves J

Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T

Alfa Site Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW A three-time 5f/6f scorer for Craig Lidster in 2024 but off 6 months off and twelfth of 13 for his new yard in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 41 days ago. Lots more is required. TFRHHIII BHA94

10 FAIR WIND (GB) (30) 2141T-0 D 5 8-11 (13)

Br Gr g Tasleet - Gone Sailing (Mizzen Mast (USA))

David Probert J

O Kennet Valley Syndicates V Owen Burrows, Lambourn T

B D. R. Botterill

Enborne Vineyards Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged 5f handicaps at Goodwood and Ascot last season but he refused to race at Goodwood last July Notknockedaboutwhenlastof12onhisﬁrstrunsinceatChester30daysago.Needstotakeastepforwardnow TFRHHIII BHA93

11 JER BATT (IRE) (30) 2402-35 D 5 8-10 (9)

Br Ch g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Nora Batt (IRE) (Art Connoisseur (IRE))

O Mr Laurence O’Kane

Oisin Murphy J

David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B J. W. Nicholson Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive 5f winner who shaped very well when ﬁfth of 12 in handicap at Chester (5f, good to soft) 30 days ago, caught further back than ideal before running on late. Expected to be bang there off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA92

12 RHYTHM N HOOVES (GB) (19) 314243 D 5 8-7 (11)

Br B g Pearl Secret - Street Jazz (Acclamation) James Sullivan J

O The Cool Silk Partnership

Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B The Cool Silk Partnership Al Basti Equiworld S TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Southwell in March and has continued in good nick, third of 8 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to ﬁrm) 19 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up.

13 MICHAELA’S BOY (IRE) (15) 130343 D 5 8-6 (1)

Br Ch g Ribchester (IRE) - Joyce Compton (IRE) (Tamayuz) Luke Morris J

O Newtownstewart Construction UK Ltd

Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Redpender Stud Ltd Craig Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW LingﬁeldwinnerinJanuarywhocontinuedtogowell,thirdof13inhandicapatGoodwood (5f, good) 15 days ago. Merits consideration again.

14 ZIGGY’S MISSILE (IRE) (19) 5-64110 D 4 8-5 (10)

Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Shafaani (Green Desert (USA)) Ray Dawson J

O Middleham Park Racing LXXI

Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Mr Andrew McNally Al Basti Equiworld S

TIMEFORMVIEW Atwo-time5fwinneratNottinghamandSouthwellinAprilbuthebeatjustoneinhandicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to ﬁrm) 19 days ago. Sort to bounce back though.

15 EXISTENT (GB) (19) 432222 D 7 8-3 (14)

Br B g Kingman - Entity (Shamardal (USA))

O Mrs J. Morley

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Rose Dawes (5) J

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable type but he posted a good second of 8 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to ﬁrm) 19 days ago. It’s 40 runs since his last win in 2022 however

16 MARCHING MAC (IRE) (15) 21115-0 D

Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Wojha (IRE) (Pivotal)

8-2 (5)

Grace McEntee J

O Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Yeomanstown Stud Tallon International Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Had a busy and productive 2024, scoring 5 times. Raced freely after 7 months off when tenth in 5f Goodwood handicap on his recent return and can take a step forward here. TFRHHHII BHA83

17 ONE NIGHT STAND (GB) (36) 6-02666 D

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Tipsy Girl (Haafhd)

(8)

Kieran O’Neill J

O Chappell & Dixon Scott Dixon, Rolleston T

B Mr S. Hoskins & Trickledown Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run and he looked none too easy a ride when sixth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 36 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on now TFRHHIII BHA80

18 BLIND BEGGAR (IRE) (9) 345043 D 7 8-2 (4)

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Beylerbey (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J

O B & M Pallets Ltd

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Pat Beirne B & M Pallets Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 14 runs since his last victory in 2024 but he recorded a respectable third of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, soft) 9 days ago. No forlorn hope in a change of heagear. TFRHHHII BHA80

19 NOGO’S DREAM (GB) (6) 401313 D

5 8-2 (12)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Morning Chimes (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Sean Dylan Bowen J

O RJ Rexton and CD Dickens Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T B Foursome Thoroughbreds Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Far from the most resolute performer but is going through a good spell at the moment, winning at Windsor in May and a solid third of 11 at Chelmsford City six days ago. Not ruled out despite being 5lb out of the handicap. TFRHHHII BHA79

DECLARED RUNNERS 19 2024: DREAM COMPOSER (FR) 6 8 0 Joe Leavy 6-1 (James Evans) 14 ran Blinkers worn by No. 18. Tongue Strap worn by No. 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 12, 14, 17, 19. Stewards Note:

JER BATT: Following its run on 8/5/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure. MARCHING MAC: Following its run on 23/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run 1f out ONE NIGHT STAND: Following its run on 2/5/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Jm Jungle (IRE), Jer Batt (IRE), 12-1 Spartan Arrow (IRE), Existent (GB), 14-1 Clarendon House (GB), Democracy Dilemma (IRE), Fair Wind (GB), 16-1 Desert Cop (GB), Rhythm N Hooves (GB), Michaela’s Boy (IRE), 18-1 Dream Composer (FR), 22-1 Vintage Clarets (GB), 28-1 Tees Spirit (GB), Nogo’s Dream (GB), 33-1 Blind Beggar (IRE), 40-1 Ziggy’s Missile (IRE), Marching Mac (IRE), 50-1 The Bell Conductor (IRE), One Night Stand (GB)

JER BATT really caught the eye when a running-on ﬁfth at Chester last time and reunited with Oisin Murphy could prove the answer to this wide open sprint The likeable JM Jungle arrives at the top of his game and heads the list of dangers, while Democracy Dilemma could prove best of the Robert Cowell-trained quintet and, along with former winners Dream Composer and Tees Spirit and the handily-weighted Vintage Clarets, also needs factoring into this ultra competitive renewal of the Dash.

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THIRD RACE 3.05

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

THE STORM WINDOWS CELEBRATING 25 YEARS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund

£7000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (32 wins from 206 runners, 16%) runs MASTERDREAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (8 wins from 39 runners, 21%) runs LEADING FORCE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LEADING FORCE trained by James Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.

LEADING FORCE was thrown-in on old form and ultimately ran out a convincing winner returned to chasing at Uttoxeter 13 days ago.Very much appealing as the type his yard will continue to place to advantage during the early stages of this campaign, he can follow up, with Micronormous and Masterdream best of the rest

1.LEADING FORCE (IRE) 2. MICRONORMOUS (IRE) 3.MASTERDREAM (FR)

HARRYS HOPE (IRE) (2) 12P-212 D BF

Ch m Quest For Peace (IRE) - Hy Kate (IRE) (5)

The JP Girls Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Harry Curtis Fitzdares

NON-RUNNER

2 POLICE ACADEMY (IRE) (2) 0256-51

B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Academy Miss (IRE)

8 11-13

Mr N. Sutton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Tom Radley BresBet

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW TFRIIIII BHA104

3 LEADING FORCE (IRE) (13) 0050-21

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Good Looking Woman (IRE)

8 11-12

Mr Alex Chadwick (5)

Deva Racing SE James Owen, Newmarket

Br Oliver Loughlin Deva Racing Group

TIMEFORMVIEWThrown-in on his old form and yet another ﬁne advert for his upwardly-mobile yard, gaining compensation for his narrow hurdles defeat at Southwell when a convincing winner back over fences at Uttoxeter (3m) 13 days ago. Obvious claims with visor replacing cheekpieces TFRHHHHH BHA103

MICRONORMOUS

(IRE) (18) 14B52-P

7 11-8

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Foxy Lauren (IRE) Harry Cobden Micro Managers David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mr Thomas Hore W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWWon Fakenham chase (21.2f) in November and ran to similar level when second of 4 in handicap at Exeter (24.2f, good to ﬁrm) in March. Had wind surgery and evidently not 100% on the day when pulled up back over hurdles at Southwell 18 days ago. Bounce back called for. TFRHHHII BHA99

5 MASTERDREAM (FR) (13) 62/45-U4 C

8 11-6

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Santa Christiana (FR) Conor O’Farrell

Mr Dave Harris Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Haras de Saint Julien & A.Tamagni-Bodmer

TIMEFORMVIEWFlat/hurdles winner but let down by his jumping since his attentions switched to this sphere, bad mistake 2 out doing him no favours when last of 4 behind re-opposing Leading Force at Uttoxeter (3m) 13 days ago. Others make greater appeal TFRHHHII BHA97

6 LOUGH OWEL (IRE) (47) 4/00050-

B g Hillstar - Luanna (IRE)

7 11-1

Bryan Carver

One Too Many Syndicate Dean Summersby, Kellacott

Br Garryrichard Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form at best over hurdles for Gordon Elliott but ended time with that yard on a low note and no real encouragement to glean from his exploits in that sphere for present stable Switch to chasing needs to have positive effect now operating from career-low mark TFRHHIII BHA92

7 RAINDANCE QUEEN (IRE) (12) 00P0P-P

8 10-2

B m Getaway (GER) - Fair Funny (IRE) James Best

Debestracing William de Best-Turner, Lambourn

Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed both starts between the ﬂags early in 2022 but has shown little under Rules to date Looks set for another struggle from miles out of the weights TFRHIIII BHA62

1-2-3:

EPSOM DOWNS 3.30

THE BETFRED DERBY (In Honour of His Highness Aga Khan IV) (CLASS 1) (Group 1)

for three yrs old colts and ﬁllies Total prize fund £1500000

Owners Prize Money 1st £714742, 2nd £293372, 3rd £146766, 4th £73303, 5th £36732, 6th £18286. (Penalty Value £909628.40)

1 AL WASL STORM (IRE) (29) 021 D

Br Gr c Affinisea (IRE) - Dearborn (FR) (Martaline)

O Green Team Racing

B Gavin Wallace

9-2 (13)

David Probert J

Owen Burrows, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEW Gettingsharperbytherun,makingallinChestermaidenoverthistriplastmonth.Truetestherewillsuithimbetterandwhilehe hastonstoﬁndhisownerhashadanumberofhorsesexcelthemselves-oftenathugeodds-inthisinrecentyears. TFRHHHII BHA86

2 DAMYSUS (GB) (23) 1-32

Br Ch c Frankel - Legerete (USA) (Rahy (USA))

O Wathnan Racing

9-2 (15)

James Doyle J

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Newsells Park Stud & Merry Fox Stud Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S

TIMEFORMVIEW FrankelcoltandAWdebutwinner stillveryrawbutcontinuingtoimproveallthetime,keepingonforsecondbehindPrideofArrasintheDante 3weeksago.Willstaythistripandevenbetterprobablystilltocomeashematures.Couldrunahugeraceifhetakestothetrack. TFRHHHII BHA111

3 DELACROIX (IRE) (27) 1212-11

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Tepin (USA) (Bernstein (USA))

O Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor

B Tepin Syndicate

9-2 (14)

Ryan Moore J

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW ByDubawi,whohasapoorrecordwithhisrunnersinthis,butotherwisehehasaverylikeableproﬁleandpoweredawayattheﬁnishwhenlandingtheodds intheLeopardstownTrial4weeksago.Well-balancedsortwhoshouldstayandtaketothetrack,andthepickofRyanMoore.Hugeplayer TFRHHHHI BHA116

4 GREEN STORM (IRE) (53) 22122-4

9-2 (8)

Br B c Circus Maximus (IRE) - Banimpire (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J

O Ahmad Al Shaikh Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Banimpire Syndicate Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yarmouth 2-y-o maiden winner who ran well in pattern races in the autumn but overdid things in front on his return in the Feilden at Newmarket. Bred to stay but this is surely a bridge too far TFRHHIII BHA107

5 LAMBOURN (IRE) (31) 115-21 D

9-2 (10)

Br B c Australia - Gossamer Wings (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA)) W. M. Lordan J

O Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Coolmore

TIMEFORMVIEW SonofAustraliachasedhomestablemateDelacroixonhisreturnatLeopardstownbeforeresumingwinningwaysintheChesterVase,staying onstrongly Canimprovefurtherandwithstaminaproven,looksverymuchthetypetogowellinthis.1of3runnersforCoolmore. TFRHHHII BHA109

6 LAZY GRIFF (GER) (31) 20131-2

9-2 (3)

Br B c Protectionist (GER) - Linarda (DEN) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) C. Soumillon J

O Middleham Park Racing & Mr G Griffiths Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Gestut Westerberg Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW SonofMelbourneCupwinnerProtectionist.Dualwinnerat2yrsandlookedallstaminaasheimprovedagain when chasing home Lambourn in the Chester Vase on last month’s return. Lots more needed still. TFR

7 MIDAK (FR) (29) 111 9-2 (4)

Br Ch c Footstepsinthesand - Minya (FR) (Sinndar (IRE)) Mickael Barzalona J

O Aga Khan Studs Scea Francis-Henri Graffard, France T

B Haras de S. A. l’Aga Khan S.C.E.A.

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive son of Footstepsinthesand and 1 of only 2 unbeaten colts in the ﬁeld, going clear of a pair of last time out winners under another front-runningrideinSaint-CloudGroup3lastmonth.Supplemented(racebeingruninhonourofhislateowner)andwillstay Interesting. TFRHHHII BHA107

8 NEW GROUND (GB) (36) 11-33 9-2 (17)

Br Ch c New Bay - Gaining (American Post) Alexis Pouchin J

O Juddmonte Henri Francois Devin, France T

B Juddmonte Farms Inc Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEW Typicallywell-bredJuddmontecoltwhowonbothstartsasajuvenileandhasimprovedindefeatupinclassthisspring,ﬁnishingwell fromoffthepaceandagainnotbeatenfaratChantilly5weeksago.Supplementedandshouldstaybuthasplentytoﬁnd. TFRHHIII BHA107

NIGHTIME DANCER

(IRE) (28) 3-13 D

Br B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Stella d’Italia (Sea The Stars (IRE))

9-2 (9)

Jamie Spencer J

O Stall Perlen Ab Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Gce Farm Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW OffthemarkinSouthwellnoviceoverthistriponreturnandranwellbehindapairofAidanO’Briencolts(neitherrunhere)intheLingﬁeld DerbyTrial.Likeableandisopentofurtherimprovementwiththeemphasismoreonstamina,butthisissurelyaskingtoomuch. TFRHHIII BHA98

10 NIGHTWALKER (GB) (23) 313-35

Br Gr c Frankel - Sleep Walk (Oasis Dream)

O Juddmonte

9-2 (5)

Tom Marquand J

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEW Frankelcoltwhoisprogressingnicely,thirdinastrongFeildenonhisreturn/debutfortheGosdensbeforeﬁnishingstronglyunderhandriding fromalongwaybackintheDante.Thisevensternertestwillsuitandhewillgoonimproving(ﬁttedwithcheekpieceshere). TFRHHHII BHA107

11 PRIDE OF ARRAS (IRE)

(23) 1-1

Br B c New Bay - Parnell’s Dream (Oasis Dream)

9-2 (16)

Rossa Ryan J

O Mrs David Aykroyd Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW NewBaycoltwhoisunbeatenandpostedthebestperformanceofanyinthisyear’strialswhencomingclearintheDantefromDamysus,sweeping throughandfarfromallout Aﬁne-lookingtypewithbagsofscope,heshouldstay,while2ofhis3siblingshavewonroundEpsom.Lotstolike. TFRHHHHH BHA115

12 ROGUE IMPACT (GB) (28) 0-16 D

Br B c Study of Man (IRE) - Just So (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

O The Rogues Gallery

9-2 (1)

Luke Morris J

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Eric Chen Eco Rider, UK Packaging Supplies Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when landing AW maiden over this trip on return from Al Wasl Storm, but struggled in the Lingﬁeld Derby Trial next time and impossible to fancy here. TFRHIIII BHA86

13 RULING COURT (USA)

(35) 13-11

Br B c Justify (USA) - Inchargeofme (High Chaparral (IRE))

9-2 (7)

William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B NURSERY PLACE, MANFUSO & WILHITE

Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEW Anextraordinarilyexpensivebreeze-upbuy,hisonlydefeatthusfarcameatthehandsofTheLionInWinterintheAcomb,whilehe’stakenfurthersteps forwardinatonguetiethisyear,landingthe2000GuineasfromFieldofGold(wontheIrishGuineasnexttime).Hardtobeatifhestays. TFRHHHHI BHA121

14 SEA SCOUT (IRE) (23) 51-10 C

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Wo de Xin (Shamardal (USA))

9-2 (18)

Harry Davies J

O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Sunderland Holding Inc.

TIMEFORM VIEW Sea The Stars colt who sprung a 40/1 surprise in the trial here in April, taking to the track well and keeping on gamely. Well held behind a host of these in the Dante next time though, and hard to see him winning this up in trip. TFRHHIII BHA105

15 STANHOPE GARDENS (IRE) (14) 312-1

Br Ch c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Pure Art (Dutch Art)

9-2 (2)

Hector Crouch J

O Marcstown Ltd and New Chelsea Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Tullpark Ltd R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW BeverleymaidenwinnerwhotookahugeleapforwardwhensplittingDelacroixandNightwalkerintheAutumnStakesatNewmarket,keepingonwell andbeatenonlylateon.Facilewinneronreturnin3-runnerSalisburyeventafortnightagoandsuspecthehasplentymoretoofferupintrip. TFRHHHII BHA111

16 TENNESSEE STUD (IRE) (27) 3121-3

9-2 (12)

Br B c Wootton Bassett - In My Dreams (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Dylan Browne McMonagle J

O Westerberg,Tabor,Magnier,Smith

B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien

Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Saw off Green Storm in a weak French Group 1 in October and shaped as if better for the run behind Delacroix in the LeopardstownTrialonhisreturnlastmonth.Shouldstaythislongertripbutneedstoﬁndastackofimprovement. TFRHHIII BHA109

17 THE LION IN WINTER (IRE) (23) 11-6 BF

9-2 (19)

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - What A Home (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Colin Keane J

O Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Sunderland Holding Inc.

TIMEFORMVIEW SeaTheStarscoltwholookedamightyprospectwhenwinningtheAcombatYorkonsecond2-y-ostart(2000GuineaswinnerRulingCourtthird).Sentoff oddsonbutﬂuffedhislinesintheDanteonreturn(notknockedabout).Last2winnersAugusteRodinandCityofTroyﬂoppedbeforetakingthis. TFRHHHHI BHA117

18 TORNADO ALERT (IRE) (35) 31-4

9-2 (11)

Br B c Too Darn Hot - Bint Almatar (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Oisin Murphy J

O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won 1m AW maiden in October and took a big step forward when 4 1/2 lengths fourth to Ruling Court in the 2000 Guineas on return, headed 2f out Could have a big prize in him but he’s unlikely to stay this far TFRHHIII BHA112

19 TUSCAN HILLS (FR) (23) 11-0

9-2 (6)

Br B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Taqleed (Sea The Stars (IRE)) David Egan J O Amo Racing Limited

B Mr John Richard Wheeler

Raphael Freire, Newmarket T

Sports Invest UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Twofrom2at2yrs,includingaheavy-groundPontefractlistedcontest,buteasytobackandfadedintheDanteonhisreturnhaving movedintocontentionunder3fout EpsomClassicwinnersonhisimmediatedamsidebutunlikelytobefollowingsuit

DECLARED RUNNERS 19 2024: CITY OF TROY (USA) 3 9 2 Ryan Moore 3-1 (Aidan O’Brien) 16 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 13. Stewards Note:

THE LION IN WINTER: Following its run on 15/5/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference 1f out.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Delacroix (IRE), 4-1 Ruling Court (USA), 5-1 Pride of Arras (IRE), 8-1 The Lion In Winter (IRE), 14-1 Damysus (GB), 16-1 Lambourn (IRE), 20-1 Midak (FR), Stanhope Gardens (IRE), 33-1 Nightwalker (GB), 50-1 Tornado Alert (IRE), 66-1 New Ground (GB), Tennessee Stud (IRE), 100-1 Lazy Griff (GER), 150-1 Green Storm (IRE), Tuscan Hills (FR), 250-1 Rogue Impact (GB), 300-1 Al Wasl Storm (IRE), Nightime Dancer (IRE), Sea Scout (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

The Dante is often the key middle-distance Derby trial and the unbeaten PRIDE OF ARRAS, who was well on top at York can become the sixth runner this century to complete the double. He has a very similar proﬁle to the last horse to do it, Desert Crown, who was also making just his third start here, and seems sure to stay this longer trip, while 2 of his 3 siblings are Epsom winners. 2000 Guineas hero Ruling Court is the one to beat if he stays, with Delacroix the pick of Aidan O’Brien’s trio.

British racing has reduced the number of horses that fall by a third and fatalities to 0.25% of 90,000 yearly runners.

FOURTH RACE 3.45

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

THE LAW DONE DIFFERENTLY OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (19 wins from 117 runners, 16%) runs SON OF TYRAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs SON OF TYRAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHARLEYMAN trained by Mrs D Grissell, Brightling, 176 miles.

It’s likely this will go to one of the pair of newcomers from top yards. SON OF TYRAN was second in an Irish point in April and gets the vote ahead of Nana Noodleman before betting clues are known. Lovis de Sceaux is next on the list.

colours no horse age st lb

1 ACEOFADIAMOND (IRE) (106) 0/0-

5 11-2

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Top Lot (IRE) James Davies

Running for fun partnership Ella Pickard, Taunton

Br John James O’Connor

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers 10 months apart Off for a further 106 days Has ﬁrst-time cheekpieces and a tongue tie added on the back of a wind surgery. TFRHIIII BHA-

2 BORIS BEE (GB) (63) 0-

5 11-2

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Fresh Fruit Finn Lambert (5)

Mrs Sheila Crow & Mr Gareth Samuel Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle

Br Mrs Sheila Crow

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off at 3/1 but down the ﬁeld in a point bumper in April. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 CHARLEYMAN (IRE) (-)

5 11-2

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Greatartist (IRE) Rex Dingle

Mrs D. M. Grissell Diana Grissell, Brightling

Br Mrs Jonah Wragg BRIGHTLING PARK ESTATE

TIMEFORMVIEWElusive Pimpernel gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Feigh, stayed 2 3/4m Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Belmount. A watching brief is advised on debut TFRHHIII BHA-

4 DROMBEG LAD (GB) (321) 4-

5 11-2

B g Linda’s Lad - Drombeg West Kielan Woods

Mrs J. M. Owen Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Jacky Owen Winwood Construction UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to only a poor level when a well-held fourth of 9 on Stratford debut last July Off since TFRHHIII BHA-

5 MUSHTAHRIR (GB) (-)

5 11-2

B g Muhaarar - Making Eyes (IRE) Marc Goldstein

Ms P. J. Baker Lydia Richards, Chichester

Br Highclere Stud & Partners Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWMuhaarar half-brother to useful 6f-1m winner Ascension. Dam 1m-11f winner Wears tongue strap on debut. The stable has enjoyed bumper success in recent years. Check the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 LOVIS DE SCEAUX (FR) (58) 02- 4 10-11

Gr g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Elle de Sceaux (FR)

James Best

Mr Keith Stait Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br S.C.E.A Ecurie Haras de La Rousseliere

SJD Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden Stepped up on debut when second of 6 in bumper at Hereford (2m, good to ﬁrm) in April. Has left Tom Weston TFRHHHII BHA-

7 SON OF TYRAN (GB) (63) 2- 4 10-11

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Lets Hope So

Boyce Barrett Boyce

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORM VIEW £27,000 purchase after ﬁnishing runner-up in sole Irish point in April. Obvious player on Rules debut for Dan Skelton. TFRHHHHH BHA-

1-2-3: 1.SON OF TYRAN 2.NANA NOODLEMAN (IRE) 3.LOVIS DE SCEAUX (FR)

B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Shannon Lodge (IRE)

Mr K. Tyre

Br Mr I. Thompson

Liam Harrison

Max Comley, Naunton

TIMEFORM VIEW Cannock Chase gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (21f winner) It’s Got Legs. Likely outsider on debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 NANA NOODLEMAN (IRE) (139) P2-

Ch m Berkshire (IRE) - Brandy N’ Lovage

Passion for Racing

5 10-9

Sean Bowen

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Mr T. O’Sullivan Motaclan

TIMEFORM VIEW Berkshire mare Half-sister to modest hurdler Another Nightmare Dam half-sister to Champion Hurdle winner (stayed 2 1/2m) Rooster Booster. Leading stable has a strong bumper record TFRHHHHI BHA-

2024: WILTSHIRE WONDER 4 10 8 Miss Brodie Hampson 9-2 (Archie Watson) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

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

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 5, 8. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Nana Noodleman (IRE), 11-4 Son of Tyran (GB), 4-1 Lovis de Sceaux (FR), 16-1 Boris Bee (GB), Mushtahrir (GB), This Sway (GB), 18-1 Drombeg Lad (GB), 25-1 Charleyman (IRE), 150-1 Aceofadiamond (IRE)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS

HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £144,926 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025.

RECORD TIMES

2m (Hurdle) Moonday Sun (USA) (3yo+) 30Aug16

2m½f (Chase) Mercian King (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17

2m4f (Hurdle) Doubly Clever (IRE) (3yo+) 01Sep19 4m 37.90s

2m4f (Chase) Rene’s Girl (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17 4m 39.90s

2m7f (Hurdle) Rolling Maul (IRE) (4yo+) 17Sep18 5m 24.20s

2m7f (Chase) Go Another One (IRE) (4yo+) 01Sep19 5m 21.40s

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ABOUT TWO MILES (2M)

THE #BEPARTOFIT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund

£9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (32 wins from 206 runners, 16%) runs CHELSEA ANNIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Wintle (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs MILLSBRIDGE LONGEST TRAVELLER: NOBLE MISS trained by S Humphrey, West Wratting, 147 miles.

Not a deep novice so a reproduction of ROMANY BROWN’s Irish form should be enough for him to defy a penalty. Noble Miss and Dynamite Defense look the main dangers

1 ROMANY BROWN (IRE) (27) 32334-1

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Glenahiry (IRE)

5 11-9

Jack Quinlan Case Racing Partnership & Anita J Lush Ben Case, Banbury

Br Patrick Crotty

David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWConﬁrmed promise of hurdles debut at the second attempt when winning 16-runner novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, good)

27 days ago. First run for yard after leaving P. M. J. Doyle and he’ll take some stopping if repeating that level. TFRHHHHH BHA122

2 MILLSBRIDGE (GB) (16) 0/U4-5

7 11-2

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Milly Malone (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

Mr S. R. Whistance Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

Br Mr S. R. Whistance

TIMEFORM VIEW Represents in-form yard but little to shout about after 4 runs. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 SQUIRE DANAGHER (GB) (32) 0

B g Australia - Sunday Bess (JPN)

5 11-2

Ben Jones Owners Group 143

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Chasemore Farm Owners Group

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 4-time winner on the Flat at up 1 1/2m for Andrew Oliver in Ireland. Those victories were all gained on the AW but possesses some decent turf form, too. Didn’t look a natural on hurdles debut a month ago, though TFRHHHII BHA-

4 DYNAMITE DEFENSE (IRE) (34)

4 10-11

B g National Defense - Misscomplacent Sean Bowen Deva Racing GA Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd Deva Racing Group

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to fairly useful hurdler Tullypole Annie (winner around 2m). Modest on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), again ran well when made frame last time Has left Denis Hogan but joined a yard with an excellent record with new recruits TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 CHELSEA ANNIE (IRE) (33) 00/-

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

6 10-9

Conor O’Farrell Dajam Ltd

Br Helen Smith & Sally Mullen

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat winner but didn’t look a natural on ﬁrst stint over hurdles in 2023. TFRHHIII BHA-

CORNISH SAFFRON (GB)

(-)

6 10-9

B m Telescope (IRE) - Miss Saffron Tom Broughton (5)

Mr Roger Frank Barbery Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn

Br P. A. Tylor

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope mare Dam (c105/h102), 2 1/2m-3m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3 3/4m), half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (17f-3 3/4m winner) Sea Saffron. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 FOX WALLACE (IRE) (23) P523-15

7 10-9

B m Mahler - Bob Robin (IRE) Ben Godfrey

Mr John Christopher Drake Ella Pickard, Taunton

Br Terence Leonard

TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by a change of tactics when landing low-grade handicap chase last month. Not in the same form a week later and looks very vulnerable back over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA74

5 10-9

Ch m Linda’s Lad - Miss Cupcake Ben Poste

Mrs Pam Roffe-Silvester

Br Mr & Mrs W. Roffe-Silvester

Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam, multiple point winner, out of 25f/3 1/4m hunter chase winner Front Cover. Failed to complete both starts in points an no impact on hurdles debut TFRHIIII BHA-

9 NOBLE MISS (GB) (207) 13- D

B f Noble Mission - Volver (IRE)

4 10-4

Sam Twiston-Davies

Lady Cecil, Family & Friends Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Tattersalls

TIMEFORMVIEWRelated to numerous winners on the Flat and made the ideal start when landing a 13-runner bumper at Huntingdon in October. Sound effort under a penalty a month later and now goes hurdling for new yard TFRHHHHI BHA-

2024: SHENGAI ENKI (FR) 5 11 9 Harry Cobden 3-1 (Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) 10 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note: SQUIRE DANAGHER: Following its run on 6/5/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Romany Brown (IRE), 5-1 Noble Miss (GB), 6-1 Dynamite Defense (IRE), 7-1 Squire Danagher (GB), 33-1 Fox Wallace (IRE), 50-1 Chelsea Annie (IRE), 66-1 Cornish Saffron (GB), 150-1 Millsbridge (GB), 300-1 Miss Jaffa Cake (GB)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS

DISCOVER BRITISH RACING’S

SIXTH RACE 4.50

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

THE #BEPARTOFIT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Fergal O’Brien (44 wins from 235 runners, 19%) runs NEVER TOLD ME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs MADAJOVY

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: THREE FIGS trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 104 miles. BEN LOMOND trained by Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne, 104 miles.

No worthwhile hurdles form to go on so NEVER TOLD ME, who showed promise at the second attempt in bumpers, could be the answer having transferred to Fergal O’Brien. Well-bred pair Three Figs and Madajovy are the obvious alternatives.

1-2-3: 1.NEVER TOLD ME 2.THREE FIGS (IRE) 3.MADAJOVY

1 BEN LOMOND (IRE) (31) 043-U

5 11-2

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Coquette Rouge (IRE) Harry Reed Simonell Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne

Br Roundhill Stud & C. & M. Murphy

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown in bumpers but made mistakes and well held when unseated rider last in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot a month ago. Cheekpieces on TFRHHHII BHA-

2 KER D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (15)

5 11-2

B g Guignol (GER) - Sonate d’Oudairies (FR) Adam Wedge

Ms S. Howell and Partner 1 Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Cte Michel de Gigou & F. Thomas de Gigou Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORMVIEWFourth foal, dam fair French 2 1/4m-2 3/4m winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed easy 3m) Toner d’Oudairies and fairly useful French hurdler/chaser (winner up to 23.5f) Deﬁ d’Oudairies. Never really involved on C&D debut a fortnight ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 MADAJOVY (GB)

(25) 3-4

B g Getaway (GER) - No Pushover

5 11-2

Harry Skelton

Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br R F. and S D. Knipe The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWSimilar form when hitting the frame both bumper starts, latterly when fourth of 10 at this venue 3 weeks ago. Bred to do better over obstacles and this isn’t a strong race TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 THREE FIGS (IRE) (-)

7 11-2

B g Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Figlette Micheal Nolan

Mrs R. J. Skan Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Ronnie O’Neill

TIMEFORMVIEW£35,000 3-y-o, half-brother to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler (19f winner) Act Alone. Dam unraced half-sister to Champion Hurdle winner Sublimity. Lot to line on paper so one to take very seriously TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 SPARTAN TIMES (GB) (32) 5

B or Br g Frontiersman - Lysander Belle (IRE)

4 10-11

William Shanahan (5)

Mr Michael Harris Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Christian Leech & Mike Harris

PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and given a considerate introduction to hurdling when ﬁfth of 11 in maiden (50/1) at this C&D (good to soft) a month ago. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 BROCKROCK ROXIE (GB) (15) P3P2-24

Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Clara Peggotty

6 10-9

James Turner (5)

Mr Alexander Gibbons Alexander Gibbons, Westbury-on-Severn

Br Miss C. Reade & Mr S. Davies

TIMEFORMVIEW Black Sam Bellamy mare Dam poor maiden hurdler (stayed 23f) Maiden pointer who was too free to last out (also broke a blood vessel) on hurdles debut over C&D recently TFRHHHII BHA-

7 NEVER TOLD ME (GB) (51) 00- 6 10-9

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Feisty Lass (IRE) Jonathan Burke Deva Racing SV Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br J. P. Selby Deva Racing Group

TIMEFORMVIEWBlue Bresil half-sister to fair 3m chase winner So They Say. Had a breathing operation after failing to land a bit of a punt on debut and duly showed much more in a tongue tie when eighth at Cheltenham Of interest starting out for Fergal O’Brien and switched to obstacles. TFRHHHHH BHA-

8 SHE’S A WOMAN (GB) (23) 0-6

B m Bollin Eric - Maid Of Tuscany (IRE)

5 10-9

Harriet Tucker (7)

Mr John Christopher Drake Ella Pickard, Taunton

Br Philip King

TIMEFORM VIEW Tailed off in 2 bumpers. Engaged 1.40 Bangor Friday.

9 AQUIFOLIA (GB) (23)

B f Belardo (IRE) - Spangle

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 10-4

Conor O’Farrell

Mr John Heaney Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br D. R. Botterill Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked poor on the level and offered little over hurdles so far.

2024:(See Div 1)

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 4. Stewards Note:

SPARTAN TIMES: Following its run on 6/5/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free and ran green.

BROCKROCK ROXIE: Following its run on 23/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Madajovy (GB), 11-4 Three Figs (IRE), 4-1 Never Told Me (GB), 9-1 Spartan Times (GB), 10-1 Ben Lomond (IRE), 22-1 Brockrock Roxie (GB), 40-1 Ker d’Oudairies (FR), 50-1 Aquifolia (GB), 300-1 She’s A Woman (GB)

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE GIVE US A CHEER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (20 wins from 158 runners, 13%) runs SPITALFIELD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs Emma Fenton (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs GENTLEMAN JACQUES LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAPTAIN’S PICK & FADED FANTASY trained by Christian Williams, Bridgend, 92 miles.

There should be a fair pace for the typically smooth-travelling SPITALFIELD to aim at and he may be able to make a winning return under Richie McLernon, who so often excels on patiently ridden types Tropical Speed is having only his fifth start for the excellent Olly Murphy yard and could yet have more to offer in first-time headgear. Despite a whopping rise from the handicapper, last time out winner Faded Fantasy should still be in the mix if in a similar mood

1 SHANTOU EXPRESS (IRE) (32) P6243-5

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Spanker

The Second Chancers

Br Catridge Farm Stud and Burgage Stud

10 12-2

Tom Bellamy

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since 2023 but arrives in decent nick, showed up well for a long way when a respectable ﬁfth over C&D 32 days ago. Should be competitive TFRHHHII BHA112

2 I’M A

STARMAN

(GB) (15) 6401-11 CD 12 12-0

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Strathtay

Mr Mark Rimell

Br Mrs M. R. T. Rimell

Callum Pritchard (5)

Mark Rimell, Witney

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable veteran has never been better, overcoming a step up in grade to complete at hat-trick over C&D last month, seeing out the race fare more stoutly than the runner-up. Hasn’t won off a mark this high in his career but cannot be ruled out in current form TFRHHHHI BHA110

3 GENTLEMAN JACQUES (IRE) (90) P44210- 6 11-13

B g Mount Nelson - Parkview Rose (IRE)

Mr Malcolm Olden

Harry Cobden

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Mr Daniel Keating Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEWFacile winner of 15-runner handicap at Wincanton (19.8f, heavy) under this jockey in January but underlined his inconsistency when well-beaten under a 10lb claimer at Warwick in March. Has been freshened up and no surprise to see him bounce back reunited with Harry Cobden TFRHHHII BHA109

SPITALFIELD (IRE)

(134) 4/10F04- 7 11-8

B g Mahler - Hollygrove Bonnie (IRE)

Richie McLernon

Mrs Mairead Liston Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br J. Conroy Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWOften travels strongly but jumping can let him down Avoided mistakes when off the mark at Ffos Las (23.9f) in May and bounced back to form when a creditable fourth in a big-ﬁeld handicap at Doncaster (24.4f) in January. Player if in similar form on his return. TFRHHHHH BHA104

5 CLIMATE PRECEDENT (GB) (233) 35/1300- 5 11-6

Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Ozone Kindly Ben Poste Ryan Potter Racing Club Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to win on the Flat for Michael Bell and over hurdles for James Owen but struck at the ﬁrst time of asking for Dan Skelton in 2m Stratford handicap. Backed that up with Market Rasen third but regressed on ﬁnal two starts for the yard. Off 7 months and bounce back needed on stable debut. TFRHHIII BHA102

6 TROPICAL SPEED (IRE) (32) 436P1-3 BF 6 11-3

B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE)

Sean Bowen

The Hayes Sports Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Edward Ryan Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEWJustiﬁed support when taking 12-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f, good to soft) in March but undone by 7lb rise when turned over at odds-on in a 3m Ffos Las handicap hurdle in May. In excellent hands and ﬁrst-time cheekpieces could eek out a bit more improvement TFRHHHHI BHA99

7 ZACONY REBEL (IRE) (25) 05050-5 10 11-2

B g Getaway (GER) - Bay Rebel (IRE)

Julia Mansﬁeld

James Best

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Brendan Walsh Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles/chase winner who was largely disappointing during a light 2023/24 campaign for Toby Lawes and hasn’t really got back on track for present stable this season, latest when well-held in a ﬁrst time tongue tie over C&D. Best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA98

1-2-3:

8 CAPTAIN’S PICK

(IRE) (321) 40/5010-

B g Ocovango - Knockieran (IRE)

Deva Racing CP

7 11-1

David Noonan

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br William Larkin Deva Racing Group, Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORMVIEWJustifiedsignificantlyshorteroddswhengettingoffthemarkatPerth(23.9f,goodtofirm)inJulyhavingbeensuitedbyamarkedlylongertripbutfailed to back that up at Stratford later that month. Off 10 months and worth a market check for stable who are doubly represented. TFRHHHII BHA97

FADED FANTASY

(IRE) (72) 040401-

B g Make Believe - Miss Dela (IRE)

Sue Howell

6 10-12

Adam Wedge

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Stonepark Farms Ltd Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’talwayslookedthemoststraightforwardbutwasabletojustifysupportandcapitaliseonacareerlowmarkwhenhardheldtowina7-runnerhandicaphurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good) 72 days ago. Handicapper has reacted with an 11lb rise but he remains fairly treated on the best of his form TFRHHHHI BHA94

10 AND STILL I RISE (IRE)

(48) 464543-

B g Ocovango - Present Your Own (IRE)

Mr Max Comley

Br Dan Mangan

8 10-9

Liam Harrison

Max Comley, Naunton

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden hurdler for John F. O’Neill, sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22f, good) on handicap debut on latest Rules outing in July Placed in a Point in April but will need to improve on Rules debut for new yard TFRHHIII BHA91

11 SPORTY JIM (IRE) (33)

43500-4

Ch g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Ma Belle Amie

Mr Mike McCormick

Br Mr K. D. Cotter

8 10-5

Robert Dunne

Rob Summers, Solihull

TIMEFORMVIEW Winless since 2022 and despite signs of encouragement when third at Warwick in November, he’s regressed in 4 subsequent starts and hasn’t looked like capitalising on his falling handicap mark Hard to fancy unless market hints at a revival. TFRHHIII BHA87

2024: MR TAMBOURINE MAN (IRE) 7 11 6 Jack Tudor 12-1 (David Pipe) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8, 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 11.

Stewards Note:

CAPTAIN’S PICK: Following its run on 21/7/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race ataxia.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Tropical Speed (IRE), 7-2 I’m A Starman (GB), 8-1 Faded Fantasy (IRE), 10-1 Shantou Express (IRE), Spitalﬁeld (IRE), 12-1 Gentleman Jacques (IRE), Sporty Jim (IRE), 18-1 Captain’s Pick (IRE), 33-1 And Still I Rise (IRE), 40-1 Climate Precedent (GB), 80-1 Zacony Rebel (IRE)

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5.55 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F)

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

Total prize fund

£10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (32 wins from 206 runners, 16%) runs LAHINCH WAVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (8 wins from 39 runners, 21%) runs DOLLYMOUNT LONGEST TRAVELLER: DOLLYMOUNT trained by James Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.

DOLLYMOUNT shaped with most promise to date on final start in Ireland and looks an intriguing handicap debutante for a stable that invariably does well with new recruits She can make a winning debut at the expense of hat-trick seeking Leave Her To Me who is very much going the right way, with Versace Twentyone respected back in calmer waters

1 LAHINCH WAVE (IRE) (14) 3//13-4 CD 7 12-0

B m Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Ballymartintheatre (IRE)

Richie McLernon Lynne & Angus Maclennan

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Br Pat Canavan

TIMEFORMVIEWMade all over C&D on hurdling debut last September Not seen to best effect after 8 months off at Fontwell and ran respectably returned to front-running tactics at Cartmel (17.2f) last month May be suited by the return to 2 1/2m with hood now removed but has little room for error from this mark. TFRHHHII BHA112

2 HICONIC (GB) (22) 02314-0 C D

8 11-13

B m Sixties Icon - Hi Note Kielan Woods

Golden Equinox Racing & AHRC

Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Miss S. West Winwood Construction UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSprang a minor surprise (sent off at 16/1) when beating 2 subsequent winners in a 15-runner Uttoxeter handicap (2 1/2m, good) last July Below form on ﬁnal run of last season and likely to step forward from her reappearance at Aintree last month Should be competitive. TFRHHHII BHA111

3 LEAVE HER TO ME (GB) (33) 604F1-1 D

B m Kayf Tara - Marie Deja La (FR)

Mr L. Gill

7 11-6

Nick Slatter (5)

David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Br Miss Amanda Lysaght Pragnell

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive sort stayed on well to land an 8-runner handicap at Hereford (19.7f) and followed up when ridden more positively over a longer trip at Warwick (21f) 33 days ago. Going the right way and respected in bid for hat-trick TFRHHHHI BHA104

4 VERSACE TWENTYONE (IRE) (22) 24521-4

Gr m Kingston Hill - Forever Young (IRE)

Adam Hayes & Helen Hayes

Br Mrs D Shannon

6 11-6

Callum Pritchard (5)

Sheila Lewis, Brecon

TIMEFORMVIEWWon Roscommon bumper for Gordon Elliott last summer and off the mark for new connections at Ludlow (21.2f, good) in April, form that is working out fairly well Not in the same form in a better race at Aintree last month but one to consider back in calmer waters. TFRHHHHI BHA104

5 ROCKOLA (IRE) (23) 41163-2 D

Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - La Pelodette (FR)

The Lavendon Partnership

Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe

5 11-4

Tom Bellamy

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMade winning handicap debut at Southwell (20.4f, good) in November and followed up on soft ground at Huntingdon at the beginning of January. Chased home Versace Twentyone at Ludlow prior to travelling with more zest when runner-up at Fontwell 23 days ago. Should go well again. TFRHHHII BHA102

6 DOLLYMOUNT (IRE) (93) 06000- 5 10-8

B m Vadamos (FR) - Princess Tara (IRE)

Sean Bowen

Deva Racing GZ James Owen, Newmarket

Br Thistletown Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ﬁrst form when seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Thurles (20f, good to soft) 93 days ago. Now hooded and could open to improvement switched to handicap company by thriving new yard Interesting contender TFRHHHHH BHA92

7 KLERVIA (FR) (18) 30/PP-32

B m Kamsin (GER) - Cavadee (FR)

5 10-8

Tom Broughton (5)

Mr Roger Frank Barbery Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn

Br Jean- Bernard Chapalain Et al Nancekuke Lettings

TIMEFORMVIEWSome promise in two qualifying runs, latest when second of 8 in a novice hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good) 18 days ago, no match for winner Could step forward now handicapping over a longer trip TFRHHHII BHA92

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.50 - THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the ﬁfth £212. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, June 2nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 5th. Penalties, after May 31st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. FBC Manby Bowdler 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. 17 entries at £30. - Closed June 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.25 - THE MANBY NOT MANDY MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215 and the fourth £608. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 5th. Penalties, after May 31st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. FBC Manby Bowdler 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. 10 entries, 1 at £8 and 9 at £44. - Closed June 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 9lbs.

SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.05 - THE STORM WINDOWS CELEBRATING 25 YEARS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the ﬁfth £212. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, June 2nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 5th. Penalties, after May 31st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Storm Windows 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. 15 entries at £30. - Closed June 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.45 - THE LAW DONE DIFFERENTLY OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four and ﬁve yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, June 2nd and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. FBC Manby Bowdler 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. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race AdministrationCode).13entriesat£22.-ClosedJune2nd,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£1878;Second£939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.20 - THE #BEPARTOFIT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, June 2nd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. FBC MANBY BOWDLER 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 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 26th September, 2025. 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. 13 entries at £38. - Closed June 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.50 - THE #BEPARTOFIT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, June 2nd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. FBC MANBY BOWDLER 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 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 26th September, 2025. 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. 13 entries at £38. - Closed June 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.25 - THE GIVE US A CHEER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the ﬁfth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 5th. Penalties, after May 31st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. FBC Manby Bowdler 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. 15 entries, 2 at £7 and 13 at £38. - Closed June 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 5.55 - THE LAW WITHOUT THE HORSING AROUND MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the ﬁfth £303. for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 5th. Penalties, after May 31st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. FBC Manby Bowdler has kindly sponsored this race and a prize 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. 14 entries, 1 at £7 and 13 at £38. - Closed June 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

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