WELCOME
Back by popular demand, Rum & Reggae Race night is back!
Start your weekend off with some Caribbean vibes with us; grab a Rum cocktail, enjoy the steel band, and relax on our public lawn with some delicious Caribbean food and get ready for the best Bob Marley tribute in town; Sam Newman!
We have a special offer on our public bars today for the first hour of gates opening; so make sure you make the most of the 50% off draught beer and £10 off house wines, beers, champagne and prosecco. Don’t forget, this offer will be open for every one of our themed race days going forward.
We have yet another bumper card for you all to enjoy; with 1 division taking us to 8 races this evening. With 66 horses declared and a prize pot across the card of over £58,000; it will be a fantastic evening of Summer jump racing. Good luck to all runners, riders, and connections here with us today.
Our sponsors today are Everytip, Betting.Bet, FBC Mamby Bowdler, PJ Nicholls, Jennings Bet, Radio Wyvern, and Purple Granite, of which more detail of what they do are within this card. All big supporters of Worcester Racecourse, of which the whole team would like to thank their continuous support!
Within this race card, you will also see plenty of race card message to some of our guests today; celebrating with their friends and families. We all hope you have a fantastic evening with us and best of luck!
We have just a few more places left in our restaurant, hospitality and also available races to sponsor for, so should you wish to make a day of it with us; please do get in touch with our team on 01905 25364 or info@worcester-racecourse.co.uk for more details.
Our next race day is our biggest of the Season being Ladies Day which is set to be the best yet! Plenty of things going on so please do keep a look out on our social media platforms for all the details!
Have a great day and good luck!
Michael Thomas General Manager
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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.
FIRST RACE 4.48
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE EVERYTIP.COM
HORSERACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (11 wins from 59 runners, 19%) runs TRAVELING SOLDIER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs TRAVELING SOLDIER LONGEST TRAVELLER: BARRANCO trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 76 miles.
BARRANCO landed a significant gamble starting out for this yard at Bangor last week and the manner of that success suggests he can defy a penalty. Jimmyjeroo is the solid alternative with Jac Jumper needing things to drop right.
colours no horse age st lb
1 JAC JUMPER (FR) (82) 224422-
B g Night Wish (GER) - Andria (FR)
Knowle Racing Stables Limited
Br Mrs Laurence Grandchamp Des Raux et al
6 12-0
Gavin Sheehan
Deborah Cole, Solihull
Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner in France who has been holding his form well in defeat over fences but should have got off the mark back from a break at Doncaster in March, tied up final 50 yds. That was a fourth defeat after trading at odds on in-running and probably the type that needs playing as late as possible. TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 JIMMYJEROO (GB) (16) P6P61-2
B g Telescope (IRE) - Danarama
J & A Young (Racing) Limited
7 11-8
Brendan Powell
Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Br Mr & Mrs J. Young Jayplas
TIMEFORMVIEWFront runner who took advantage of a drop in the weights when making his second start over fences a winning one at Hereford last month Backed that up with a good second at Fontwell (clear of rest) and should go well again with headgear applied. TFRHHHHI BHA94
3
GERARD
MENTOR (FR) (20) 61P20-6 CD 9 11-2
B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Trephine du Sulon (FR)
Garrett, Meacham & Woodhall
Br Vincent Le Roy et al
Ciaran Gethings
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Quirky sort whose record was mixed over fences last season, though did with at Southwell off 2lb lower. Possibly needed the run back hurdling after 5 months off at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA88
4
TRAVELING SOLDIER (IRE) (122) 26036P-
B g Mahler - Asian Alliance (IRE)
Premier Plastering (UK) Limited
7 11-2
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Michael O’Dwyer Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole outing in Irish points and showed a fair bit when second in 7-runner maiden hurdle at Perth on second start under Rules last spring However, has failed to build on that since and offered little on chase bow at Leicester in January. TFRHHHII BHA88
5 BARRANCO
(IRE) (6) 5/PP/PP-1 D
B g Shirocco (GER) - Be My Presenting (IRE)
Barry and the Chuckles
8 10-9 (in 7lb ex)
Toby Wynne
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Swansway
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner for Stuart Crawford in 2021. Lightly-raced since and little to shout about for Henry Hogarth but landed a significant gamble starting out for this yard at Bangor after 4 months off last week and very much one to be interested in now TFRHHHHH BHA74 (+13)
2024: TONTO FOLEY (IRE) 6 10 10 Jack Tudor 9-2 (Christian Williams) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Barranco (IRE), 7-2 Jac Jumper (FR), 4-1 Jimmyjeroo (GB), 11-1 Gerard Mentor (FR), 12-1 Traveling Soldier (IRE)
SECOND RACE 5.23
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
(GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (20 wins from 100 runners, 20%) runs NORTHERN BOUND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs NEXT LEFT LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAP DU NORD trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 92 miles.
NEXT LEFT returns to a course and distance where he’s been successful previously and should appreciate this drop back in grade after his fourth-placed finish at Perth a month ago. He is taken to resume winning ways, though Sageburg County ran well when second at Uttoxeter on his penultimate start and is feared most, ahead of C&D winner Northern Bound
1-2-3: 1.NEXT LEFT (IRE) 2.SAGEBURG COUNTY (IRE) 3.NORTHERN BOUND (IRE)
1 SAGEBURG COUNTY (IRE) (32) 34UP24- D 8 12-0
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Sounds Charming (IRE)
Alan & Andrew Turner
James Bowen
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Jim & John Lawler 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time winner in 2023/24 and returned to form when second of 6 at Uttoxeter in March Found things tougher back up in grade when fourth of 9 at Chepstow (19.4f, good to firm) a month ago, but no surprise to see him fare better back at this level. TFRHHHHI BHA119
2
NORTHERN BOUND (IRE) (161) 3044P2- CD 11 11-10
B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Noble Choice
Ben Jones
Mrs Emma Kendall Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Patrick O’Reilly Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWLast win came back in November 2022 but made the frame 4 times in 2024/25, leaving behind a lesser effort when runner-up at Doncaster (20.5f, good to soft) when last seen in December On a handy mark so this C&D winner is one to note on return TFRHHHII BHA115
3 NEXT LEFT (IRE) (30) 224634- CD 9 11-8
B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Mountainviewqueen (IRE) Harry Skelton
Mr T. C. McKeever Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs Breda Spillane The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWPrevious C&D winner who ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces when third at Fontwell in March. Unable to justify support (4/1) when fourth of 9 at Perth (20.1f, soft) last time, but he’s a major player back down in grade at this track. TFRHHHHH BHA113
4 SOLDAT FORTE (IRE)
(325) 222/053-
8 11-6
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rock Me Gently Lilly Pinchin Stratford Racecourse 2 Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Barbara Kirby Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner over hurdles and left his chasing debut form well behind when third of 7 in handicap at Stratford (19.4f, good) in July last year Needs to find more again on his return from lengthy absence TFRHHIII BHA111
5 ROCK ON COWBOY (IRE) (29)
B g Snow Sky - Rose of Dunamase (IRE)
Mr Roger Frank Barbery
P6//3P31- 8 11-5
Tom Broughton (5)
Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
Br Peter Tyrrell Nancekuke Lettings
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form at best over hurdles for Ben Pauling in 2022/23 before missing the following season Has got back to that level on last 2 starts, landing a Warwick maiden (19f, good) a month ago. Winning Irish pointer so he could be in the mix on chasing debut. TFRHHHII BHA110
6
CAP DU NORD (FR)
(18) 5PP40-5
Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR)
The Can’t Say No Partnership
12 10-13
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran chaser who showed signs of revival with cheekpieces refitted when fourth of 7 at Warwick (29.2f) in March However, has failed to build on that effort in 2 starts since, fifth of 8 back at Warwick (20f, good) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA104
2024: RISKINTHEGROUND (IRE) 7 11 3 Harry Skelton EVENS (Dan Skelton) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Next Left (IRE), 7-2 Sageburg County (IRE), 4-1 Northern Bound (IRE), 5-1 Rock On Cowboy (IRE), 7-1 Soldat Forte (IRE), 12-1 Cap du Nord (FR)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
RECORD TIMES
DISTANCE RECORD HOLDER
2m (Hurdle) Moonday Sun (USA) (3yo+) 30Aug16 3m 37.30s
2m½f (Chase) Mercian King (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17 3m 50.90s
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
UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING
It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business.
Betting with Bookmakers other than those operating from an authorised pitch is strictly prohibited.
Offenders will be escorted from the Racecourse and render themselves liable to prosecution.
THIRD RACE 5.57
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETTING.BET FREE BETS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 3lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Pipe (16 wins from 134 runners, 12%) runs CHEMICAL WARFARE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Ralph (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs PRINCE DE JUILLEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: NATIVE MOON trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 128 miles.
It might pay to take a chance on MASTER DANCER who has dropped to an appealing handicap mark and looks well worth another go at this sort of trip Last time out winner Native Moon is lightly raced for his age and should give another good account from a 5lb higher mark, while hat-trick seeking veteran I’m A Starman still warrants plenty of respect up in grade
1-2-3: 1.MASTER DANCER (FR) 2.NATIVE MOON (IRE) 3.I’M A STARMAN
1 NATIVE MOON (IRE) (54) P23421-
Ch g Sea Moon - Toye Native (IRE)
Mr J. H. Frost
7 11-11
Lorcan Williams
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Mr Ian Lindsay Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORMVIEWHasprovedconsistentforcurrentconnections.Runner-upinaExeterhandicap(formisprovingstrong)priortogettingoffthemarkatAscot(23.5f)54daysago, overcoming a 3lb rise with authority. Up a further 5lb but he’s lightly-raced for his age and should remain competitive from this mark TFRHHHHI BHA107
2 CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE)
B g Fame And Glory - Blazing Sky (IRE)
SendEmOn Ltd
(17) 41501-6 C D 8 11-11
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Frank McGuinness Airdale Chemicals Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWProlific winner since joining this yard, career best when winning for seventh time (only once over hurdles) in 3m2f handicap chase at Sedgefield in April prior to disappointing at Fakenham (29.1f) 17 days ago. Remains to be seen if he can exploit lower hurdles mark here TFRHHHII BHA107
3 PRINCE DE JUILLEY (FR)
B g Honolulu (IRE) - Horemsaf (IRE)
(158) 0P3124-
8 11-10
Jonathan Burke
The Big Dog Partnership Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Mr Georges Trincot & Mrs Lucie Trincot F&S Consultants Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMade the most of a drop in class when capitalising on his falling mark at Ludlow in October and advanced his form when runner-up back up in grade at Doncaster (24.4f, good) the following month. Disappointed on final outing at Southwell last year but no surprise to see him bounce back after a break, TFRHHHII BHA106
4 I’M A STARMAN (GB)
(18) 36401-1
Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Strathtay
Mr Mark Rimell
Br Mrs M. R. T. Rimell
12 11-8
Harry Cobden
Mark Rimell, Witney
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable veteran made it back-back-victories when finding plenty for pressure to land a 5-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, good) 18 days ago. 6lb rise forces him up in grade but he arrives in great heart in bid for hat-trick TFRHHHHI BHA104
5 MASTER DANCER (FR)
(17) 36/464-0
B g Masterstroke (USA) - Perle d’Ainay (FR)
The Dancer Quartet
8 11-6
Harry Bannister
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Stephane Milaveau & Emmanuel Clayeux Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Winless since taking a Stratford novice back in October 2022 but is becoming well treated on the best of his form Failed to back up one of his more creditable efforts when underperforming at this venue (20f), 17 days ago but could be worth another chance back over this longer trip TFRHHHHH BHA102
6
SLIP OF THE TONGUE (IRE)
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Female (IRE)
(17) PPP40-6
Moorland Racing, Bill Ransom & Steve Day
8 11-4
Toby Wynne
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Mrs Noeleen Roche Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors, Walling & Landscape Contractors
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded time with Padraig Roche in Ireland out of sorts and has underperformed for current connections this season, showing little sign of capitalising on his falling mark. Best to look elsewhere
7 CALL TO DUTY (IRE) (56) P/246PP- 6 11-2
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gaye Memories Ben Jones
Mrs N. Turner & Mrs E. Fenton
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed clear promise in maiden/novice hurdles but has become disappointing Fared no better following 4 months off (had breathing operation in the interim) when pulled-up at Fontwell in March Bit to prove following that effort but too soon to write him off completely
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.
BROKEN GLASSES AND BOTTLES ARE DANGEROUS
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FOURTH RACE 6.32
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JENNINGSBET NATIONWIDE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Longsdon (13 wins from 100 runners, 13%) runs TE DEUM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs MANOWEST LONGEST TRAVELLER: VICE ADMIRAL trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 128 miles.
This looks a good opportunity for the steadily improving JOMIG DES BOIS to open his account under Rules Manowest has been disappointing since switched to handicap company so Money To Burn, who showed some promise on his recent hurdling debut, could emerge as the chief threat, especially with the much longer trip likely to suit
1 JOMIG DES BOIS (FR) (29) 1//0/624- 8 11-6
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Norma Jean (IRE)
Theo Gillard
Greener Day Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br S.C.P Ecurie Pegase & Joelle Brillet Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who progressed again upped further in trip when fourth of 11 on handicap debut at Bangor (23.2f, soft) 29 days ago. This looks a good opportunity. TFRHHHHH BHA105
2 MANOWEST (IRE) (120) 530440-
B g Mahler - Sizing Judy (IRE)
7 11-6
Sean Bowen
Mrs Joy Maund-Powell Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr Noel McDermott Motaclan
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted a good third in a 2m maiden hurdle here in September Disappointing in handicaps since and now tried over a longer trip TFRHHHII BHA98
3 MONEY TO BURN (IRE) (17) 4/04-3
B g Valirann (FR) - Little Vinnie (IRE)
6 11-6
Kielan Woods
Mr Robert Clarke and Clare Ellam Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Miss R. O’Neill Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Promise on debut for Shark Hanlon and again when third of 11 in maiden at this course (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 17 days ago, barely adequate test Significantly up in trip May do better TFRHHHII BHA-
4 TE DEUM (FR) (15) 000/-P BF
B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Thigh Way (FR)
7 11-6
David Bass
Mr Charlie Longsdon Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br A. de La Motte Saint Pierre & J. Missoff
Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed little in a maiden hurdle/pair of bumpers for N. Stokes and backed out of things quickly when pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Huntingdon on recent yard debut Cheekpieces on for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA-
5 VICE ADMIRAL (IRE)
(82) F-
B g Mount Nelson - Clondalee (IRE)
6 11-6
Lorcan Williams
The Punchestown Syndicate Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Kevin Foley Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORM VIEW €15,500 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Kagney and fair hurdler Followmybuttons. Fell sole start in Irish points (Mar 2) TFRHHHII BHA-
6 BROCKROCK ROXIE
(GB) (18)
4/P3P2-2 BF
Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Clara Peggotty
6 10-13
James Turner (5)
Mr Alexander Gibbons Alexander Gibbons, Westbury-on-Severn
Br Miss C. Reade & Mr S. Davies
TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy mare. Dam poor maiden hurdler (stayed 23f) Maiden pointer, runner-up last 2 starts (latest May 5) TFRHHIII BHA-
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Jomig des Bois (FR), 10-3 Manowest (IRE), 5-1 Money To Burn (IRE), 10-1 Vice Admiral (IRE), 22-1 Te Deum (FR), 33-1 Brockrock Roxie (GB)
1-2-3: 1.JOMIG
(FR)
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FIFTH RACE 7.02
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND
THE STEP INTO LUXURY WITH PURPLE GRANITE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (44 wins from 233 runners, 19%) runs GAME ON BABE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (14 wins from 49 runners, 29%) runs OUR PINK LADY LONGEST TRAVELLER: OUR PINK LADY trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.
MANALA wasn’t fully extended to draw clear of a last-time-out winner and a gambled-on favourite over C&D 10 days ago and on that evidence, she’s more than capable of defying a penalty. Chabadatika and Edna E Mode are solid dangers, while La Cantate is a potential improver.
1-2-3: 1.MANALA (FR) 2.CHABADATIKA (FR) 3.EDNA E MODE (IRE)
1 HELLO CELLO (IRE) (55) 6/42066-
B m Jet Away - Classic Girl (IRE)
6 12-0
Ciaran O’Shea (7)
Harry Fry Racing Syndicate Hello Cello Harry Fry, Corscombe
Br Patrick Doyle Grosvenor Sport
TIMEFORMVIEWSome promise in bumpers and similar story over hurdles, keeping on for sixth in 15-runner mares’ maiden at Huntingdon (20.6f) in February. Never a factor on handicap debut a month later, however. TFRHHHII BHA97
2 CHABADATIKA (FR) (16) PPF12-2
6 11-10
Gr m Magneticjim (IRE) - Chabada Le Dun (FR) Callum Pritchard (5)
Mr Willem Van Der Horst Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Br Elisabeth Cucheval, David Dahan & Salomo Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Taunton in November and runner-up both starts since, keeping on well for second at Newton Abbot (21.6f) a fortnight ago. Can remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA93
3
OUR
PINK LADY
(IRE) (38) P53224- D
B or Br m Westerner - Littlegrace Lady (IRE)
7 11-9
Harry Cobden
Mr Neil Berry & Mr Alan Herbert James Owen, Newmarket
Br Marian Slattery & John O’Connor
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back winner at around 2 1/2m at Southwell last March and returned to form this spring with a brace of runner-up efforts Fourth over 3m despite jumping none too fluently and that confirms she remains in good order TFRHHHII BHA92
4
GAME ON BABE (IRE) (30) 4/40440-
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Back To Roost (IRE)
6 11-7
Jonathan Burke
Mr Neville Reid Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br John and Miriam Murphy BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following half-a-dozen attempts between the flags and minor promise only in 4 starts under Rules. In good hands and fully-fledged rider takes over. TFRHHHII BHA90
5
MANALA
(FR) (10) 2/0630-1 CD
B m Walzertakt (GER) - Aratiyna (FR)
Nick & Bo Wilson
6 11-6 (in 7lb ex)
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr J. C. Haimet & Mr J. P. Liberge The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWClear promise whenaclosesecondinabumperonsolestartforNickyHendersonin2023andhavingmissedallof2024(andchanged yards)shegot it right at the second time of asking in handicaps at Worcester 10 days ago, cruising clear Major player under a penalty TFRHHHHH BHA82 (+11)
6 MY BOBBY’S LASS (GB) (15) 60413-4 D
6 11-5
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Chocca Wocca Charlie Deutsch
Mr Bob Barrett Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br James and Jean Potter Ltd Ap Precision Groundworks
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful start to her handicap hurdle career at Hereford (2 1/2m, good) in October. No real surprise she struggled back in a novice 6 months on and weakened out of it from revised mark on the back of a breathing operation a fortnight ago. TFRHHIII BHA88
7 EDNA E MODE (IRE) (30) RP452- 4 11-0 B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Contredanse (IRE) Ciaran Gethings
Dynasty Racing Robert Stephens, Caldicot
Br Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd Danum Equine Management Ltd.
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden on the Flat who left previous hurdles form behind when second of 13 on handicap debut at Ludlow a month ago. Can remain competitive up 2lb. TFRHHHHI BHA91
8
LA CANTATE (FR) (40) 6524-
Ch f No Risk At All (FR) - Similaresisoldofa (FR)
Dando, Francome and Llewellyn
Br Ecurie Des Vives Terres & PA Ouvry
4 10-12
Charlie Price (3)
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
TIMEFORMVIEW Just minor promise in 4 starts for Clive Boultbee-Brooks but a potential improver now handicapping for new yard up in trip TFRHHHII BHA89
9 MOLLY MASON (IRE)
(120) 600P-
B m Sandmason - Molly Round (IRE)
5 10-11
Richie McLernon
The Sandmasons Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr A. R. M. M. Kavanagh Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Related to winners but she didn’t offer much short-term encouragement during the winter. TFRHHIII BHA80
10
LITTLE LADY LUCY
(IRE) (16) P004P-5
B f Expert Eye - Jazzy Belle (IRE)
4 10-6
Conor O’Farrell
Mr B. Walsh Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mount Coote Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFair on the Flat for Joseph O’Brien and showed more than previously over hurdles when fifth at Fontwell a fortnight ago. Would have finished closer without a later error, too. TFRHHHII BHA83
11 INCHIQUIN
SPIRIT
(IRE) (34) 043PP4-
B m Mahler - Inchiquin Cailin (IRE)
8 10-4
Lee Edwards
Fothergills Sparey Lewis and Phillips Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Sean Harnedy Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to get his head in front and pulled up in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, soft) in December Hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA73
12 BRENDA (GB) (20) 0/0P00-P
B m Dunaden (FR) - Madame de Guise (FR)
Mrs P. J. Sheen
Br Beech Park Bloodstock Ltd
5 10-2
James Best
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in 2 bumpers for Laura Mongan and has fared no better in 4 hurdles for new yard 6lb out of the weights TFRHIIII BHA65
13 DONTWORRYWEGOTTHIS
Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Shropshirelass
(GB) (30) 0000P0- 6 10-2
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Ms G Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells
Br Tabitha Worsley
NDS Equine Nutrition, Drill Service (Horley) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to make an impact and she’s a long way out of the weights again. TFRHIIII BHA59
2024: AL SAYAH 4 11 5 Bryan Carver 6-4 (Neil Mulholland) 6 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 6, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 10, 12, 13.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Manala (FR), 13-2 Chabadatika (FR), 8-1 Our Pink Lady (IRE), 17-2 Edna E Mode (IRE), 9-1 La Cantate (FR), 14-1 Game On Babe (IRE), Little Lady Lucy (IRE), 16-1 Hello Cello (IRE), 28-1 My Bobby’s Lass (GB), Molly Mason (IRE), 33-1 Inchiquin Spirit (IRE), 150-1 Brenda (GB), 300-1 Dontworrywegotthis (GB)
SIXTH RACE 7.32
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RADIO WYVERN, WHERE WORCESTER COMES FIRST MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (D (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (20 wins from 100 runners, 20%) runs SQUIRE DANAGHER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs JORAH LONGEST TRAVELLER: ASLUKGOES trained by B Brookhouse, Newmarket, 132 miles.
JORAH Is bred to be useful over jumps and, representing a superb stable, he could be the answer on debut All Well And Good should be bang there again, while the market will help assess the well-being of talented-bumper performer Aslukgoes on his return to the track.
1-2-3: 1.JORAH (IRE) 2.ALL WELL AND GOOD 3.ASLUKGOES
1 ALL WELL AND GOOD (GB) (14) 21202-2 CD BF 5 11-4
B g Mukhadram - World of Good Sean Bowen
Mr Gary Allsopp Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Aiden Murphy Allsopp & Allsopp
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper winner who is getting his act together over hurdles, despite failing to land the odds in maiden company at Market Rasen a fortnight ago. Sets the clear standard TFRHHHHI BHA108
2 ASLUKGOES (GB) (769) 1110//- CD
7 11-4
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - She’s The Lady Jack Quinlan
Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Mr R. S. Brookhouse Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Won 2 good-ground bumpers for Ian Williams in 2022 and completed the hat-trick on debut for current trainer at Newbury the following February. Found a Grade 2 contest too much soon after and he’s been off the track since Market can guide. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 JORAH (IRE) (-)
5 11-4
B g Milan - Miss Spent (IRE) Harry Skelton
Mr Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW €90,000 3-y-o, first foal: dam, fairly useful 2 1/2m-3m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (2 1/2m-21f winner) Oscar Rock and bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Athenean Makes plenty of appeal on paper TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 KER D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (-)
5 11-4
B g Guignol (GER) - Sonate d’Oudairies (FR) Jack Tudor
Ms S. Howell and Partner 1 Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Cte Michel de Gigou & F. Thomas de Gigou Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEW Fourth 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. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 ROYAL HOPE (IRE) (7) 50-6
5 11-4
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Keys Hope (IRE) David Noonan Mr Max Young Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Mrs D Lonergan
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth sole start in point bumpers and no impact both Rules starts 4 months apart. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 SLADE SHORE (GB) (12) 3F/205-5 BF
6 11-4
Br g Telescope (IRE) - One of The Last Harry Bannister Forever Friends Syndicate Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Mr H Hopper & Mrs O Fox-Pitt Cockshot Farm Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Offered some encouragement when fifth of 8 in novice at Ffos Las (20f, good to soft, 18/1) on hurdles bow in April. Heavily backed but never really looked comfortable down in trip at Plumpton, jumping sketchily. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 SQUIRE DANAGHER (GB) (17) 0
5 11-4
B g Australia - Sunday Bess (JPN) 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 17 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
8
COCONUT GROVE (FR) (50) P-
Gr or Ro g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Anabasis (GER)
The Jago Family Partnership
4 10-12
Rex Dingle
Harry Fry, Corscombe
Br S.A.R.L. Haras de Hus Grosvenor Sport
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertousefulhurdler/chaserAdjali Showedfairformwhenwinning11/2meventonlyoutingonFlatinFranceforLucianoVitabile Pitchedinverydeep in Grade 1 company and lacked the experience to show anything at Aintree last month This will reveal a lot more fitted with a tongue tie. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 LE TEMPLIER (FR) (250)
B g Walzertakt (GER) - Astrale Ci (FR)
Mr J. H. Graham
4 10-12
Luke Scott (5)
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Mme Francoise Perree Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat winner, making jumps debut. Won 12-runner minor event at Royan (14.4f, good) Off 8 months First run for yard after leaving S. Kobayashi and starts out at a realistic level. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 GILLYS LASS (GB) (14) 6-4
B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Legends Lass
7 10-11
Charlie Price (3)
Mr Robbie Llewellyn Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br N. A. Jackson
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability on April’s debut but well held at Hereford since TFRHIIII BHA-
2024: TIME INTERVAL 6 11 4 Tom Bellamy 15-2 (David Dennis) 14 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3, 4.
Stewards Note:
SQUIRE DANAGHER: Following its run on 6/5/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
COCONUT GROVE: Following its run on 3/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 All Well And Good (GB), 3-1 Jorah (IRE), 15-2 Aslukgoes (GB), 10-1 Slade Shore (GB), Squire Danagher (GB), Coconut Grove (FR), 16-1 Le Templier (FR), 20-1 Ker d’Oudairies (FR), 200-1 Gillys Lass (GB), 250-1 Royal Hope (IRE)
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ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RADIO WYVERN, WHERE WORCESTER COMES FIRST MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (D (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (20 wins from 155 runners, 13%) runs THE GREAT ESCAPE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (3 wins from 27 runners, 11%) runs SPARTAN TIMES
LONGEST TRAVELLER: NEVER SEEN AGAIN trained by H Burton, Newmarket, 132 miles.
A very thin maiden, HIGH FIBRE selected to open his account in this sphere having been placed on all 4 previous starts for his in-form yard. Regal Cavalier showed ability in pulling clear of the rest off a steady gallop when runner-up at Ludlow recently, so he looks the obvious threat ahead of The Great Escape
colours no horse age st lb
1 FULLY GADEN (GB) (15) 0/-6
B g Jack Hobbs - Pleasant Piper (IRE)
Mr Thomas Gaden
Br Mr T. Gaden
5 11-4
Lewis Stones (3)
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs colt who was absent over a year since last on his only start in point bumpers and went with no promise with a tongue strap fitted on his Rules debut at Stratford (16.3f, good) just over 2 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
2 HIGH FIBRE (IRE) (74) 3232-
6 11-4
B g Vadamos (FR) - Multi Grain Rex Dingle
G C Stevens and Mrs C Fry Harry Fry, Corscombe
Br Ringfort Stud Ltd Grosvenor Sport
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful on Flat and shaped well when placed all 4 starts in maiden hurdles, latest when pulling clear with the winner at Taunton (16.5f, good) back in March Won’t find many easier openings than this TFRHHHHH BHA113
3 LUCKY IN TAIPAN (IRE) (163) 360- 5 11-4
B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Rose of Taipan (IRE)
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Mr Max Young Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Fintan Farrell
TIMEFORMVIEW Promising third on debut in bumper at Worcester last summer but tailed off on both subsequent starts over the winter. Has since left Fergal O’Brien ahead of this hurdling debut and a watching brief is advised TFRHHIII BHA-
4 MEGASCOPE (GB) (756) 00//-
8 11-4
B g Telescope (IRE) - Megan Mint Harry Kimber
Miss Hannah James Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br Miss Hannah James Hannah James
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle back in spring 2023 Can only be watched on return TFRHIIII BHA-
5 NEVER SEEN AGAIN (IRE) (87) 4//0-
B g Epaulette (AUS) - Semiquaver (IRE)
7 11-4
Jack Quinlan Humphreys, Brown & Rose Racing Hayley Burton, Newmarket
Br Gerry and John Rowley
Retraining of Racehorses
TIMEFORMVIEWStuck to his task when fourth in an Irish bumper for Darren Bunyan in 2022 but was too free on hurdling/yard debut after 29 months off (had breathing operation during absence) at Catterick in February. Massive outsider having joined another new stable TFRHIIII BHA-
6 OI OI OI (GB) (479) 0/-
6 11-4
B g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Jambul Tree James Best Talking Horses Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Mrs S. L. Brimble
TIMEFORM VIEW Tailed-off last on sole outing in bumpers for Anthony Charlton back in January 2024. Best watched on return/hurdles debut for a new handler TFRHHIII BHA-
7 REGAL CAVALIER (FR) (30) 02- 5 11-4
Ch g Zanzibari (USA) - Barbapapa (FR)
David Noonan Quids In Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Haras Des Sablonnets Ace Specialist Security Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWModestonFlat,comfortablewinnerof15.5fminoreventatCorlaylastJune.SoldfromLudovicGadbinEUR21,000thefollowingmonthandwastoofreesent hurdling at Wetherby in March. However, he settled far better when runner-up at Ludlow last month and he looks High Fibre’s main threat TFRHHHHI BHA-
1-2-3: 1.HIGH FIBRE (IRE) 2.REGAL CAVALIER (FR) 3.THE GREAT ESCAPE (IRE)
8
THE GREAT ESCAPE (IRE) (17) 0-3
B g Getaway (GER) - Gift of Freedom (IRE)
5 11-4
Richie McLernon
The Great Escape Three Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Gestut Etzean U.H.-H.Rodenburg
Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWWas switched to hurdles but offered little more than on his sole run in bumpers 4 months on when well beaten at Ffos Las (21.9f, good) recently Back down to 2m but need to show lots more. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 SPARTAN TIMES (GB) (17) 5
B or Br g Frontiersman - Lysander Belle (IRE)
Mr Michael Harris
4 10-12
William Shanahan (5)
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Christian Leech & Mike Harris PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 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) earlier this month. Gets 6lb from his rivals but will need to take a step forward to feature. TFRHHHII BHA-
2024:(See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2.
Stewards Note:
HIGH FIBRE: Following its run on 10/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was struck into on its left-fore.
NEVER SEEN AGAIN: Following its run on 25/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. OI OI OI: Following its run on 30/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly right-handed.
SPARTAN TIMES: Following its run on 6/5/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free and ran green.
Probable S.P’s: 1-2 High Fibre (IRE), 6-1 Regal Cavalier (FR), 17-2 The Great Escape (IRE), 16-1 Spartan Times (GB), 40-1 Lucky In Taipan (IRE), 50-1 Oi Oi Oi (GB), 100-1 Fully Gaden (GB), 150-1 Megascope (GB), 200-1 Never Seen Again (IRE)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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THE PJ NICHOLLS KGM KOREA GENUINELY MADE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (44 wins from 233 runners, 19%) runs RECORD ART TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs RECORD ART LONGEST TRAVELLERS: FINE POINT trained by N Hawke & TARITINO trained by J Tickle, both Tiverton, 117 miles.
BATTLE OF OMDURMAN was a fair juvenile last season and makes most appeal in receipt of a useful 4-y-o weight allowance on handicap debut Last time out winner Record Art arrives on the back of a career best effort and gets to race in a similar grade here, while Scintillante has twice been placed at this course and should be in the mix again.
1-2-3: 1.BATTLE OF OMDURMAN 2.RECORD ART (FR) 3.SCINTILLANTE
1 RECORD ART (FR) (30) 0/60131- C D
6 12-0
Ch g Recorder - Rock Art (IRE) Tom Broughton (5) Mr Angus Lowe Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Br Miss Melanie Austin
TIMEFORMVIEWMade all to win over this course last July Proved better than ever on first start for 9 months after rejoining Fergal O’Brien, landing an 8-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f), benefitting from a more patient ride in a well-run handicap. Up 7lb but still one to consider in this grade. TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 MONSANT (IRE) (33) 600P55-
B g Laverock (IRE) - Last Hope (IRE)
7 11-9
Richie McLernon Paul McKeon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Clongiffin Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWMost encouraging run since joining Neil Mulholland when fifth of 13 at Stratford in March, would have finished closer but for meeting a bit of trouble That proved a brief revival, finishing well held in first time cheekpieces (retained) at Plumpton the following month. Something to prove now. TFRHHHII BHA95
3 SCINTILLANTE
(GB) (17) 26506-3
Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Freesia (IRE)
Alastair & Pippa McLeish
5 11-7
Jonathan Burke
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Grundy Bloodstock SRL Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice in maiden hurdles last summer, including when just touched off over this C&D in September Returned to form back in a C&D handicap earlier this month and he should give another good account here. TFRHHHHI BHA93
4 SAIN ET SAUF (GB) (186) 0/50654-
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Protektrice (FR)
Mr Roger Frank Barbery
5 11-7
Liam Harrison
Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
Br Mill House Stud & Mr N. Farrell Nancekuke Lettings
TIMEFORMVIEWFrom the family of Protektorat but little impact in 3 Point bumpers and similar story under Rules, well beaten on final qualifying run at Exeter in November Tongue tie on for handicap debut but others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA93
5 BATTLE OF OMDURMAN (GB) (182) 12P43- D 4 11-7
B g Churchill (IRE) - Gadwa Gavin Sheehan
Knowle Racing Stables Limited
Br Plantation Stud
Deborah Cole, Solihull
Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWMade winning hurdles debut at Stratford (2m) in July and matched that when chasing home a fairly useful sort at Uttoxeter next time Not in the same form since but latest run a step in the right direction. Interesting with cheekpieces refitted for handicap debut TFRHHHHH BHA99
6 TARITINO (IRE) (30) 0F5313- D
B g Buratino (IRE) - Archange (FR)
5 11-6
Sam Twiston-Davies
Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner on the Flat and opened hurdles account when making all at Taunton (16.5f) in April. Shaped as though still in form when third behind Record Art over the same C&D, when arguably ridden a shade too aggressively Should remain competitive in this grade. TFRHHHHI BHA92
7 FINE POINT (IRE) (30) 25461P- D 4 11-5
B g Awtaad (IRE) - French Friend (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh Molly and Paul Willis Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TIMEFORMVIEW Opened hurdles account in a 10-runner novice handicap at Kempton (2m, good) in April but ran a shocker 22 days later when pulled up at Taunton (16.5f). Remains to be seen whether he can bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA97
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JUKEBOX ANNIE (IRE) (16) 0F/140-5 D 6 11-4
Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Ismane (FR)
Beau Morgan (5)
Mrs C. Hitch Claire Hitch, Watchet
Br J. F. C. Maxwell
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Taunton (16.5f) in November Excuses on handicap debut but disappointed on second start in handicap company when fifth of 7 at Newton Abbot (16.8f) earlier this month. Improvement needed. TFRHHIII BHA90
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CAWTHORNE BANKER (IRE) (91) 500000- D 7 11-3
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Shees A Dante (IRE)
Mr E. A. Brook
Kevin Brogan
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr Sam Doyle Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of sorts this winter, never looking like capitalising on his falling handicap mark. Leap of faith required following 3 months off. TFRHHIII BHA89
10 DANNY’S FRIEND (IRE) (158) 0/40604- 6 10-12
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Baby Briggs (IRE)
Sue Howell
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br John Mounsey Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced sort failed to get home back over a longer trip on final run for David Dennis, finishing fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f) in December Drops back to 2m for stable debut and is one to keep an eye on in the market. TFRHHHII BHA84
2024: SYMBOLIC SPIRIT (FR) 7 11 4 Harry Skelton 9-2 (Dan Skelton) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5. Stewards Note:
FINE POINT: Following its run on 23/4/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Record Art (FR), 4-1 Taritino (IRE), 7-1 Scintillante (GB), Danny’s Friend (IRE), 15-2 Battle of Omdurman (GB), 12-1 Monsant (IRE), 14-1 Fine Point (IRE), 33-1 Sain Et Sauf (GB), Jukebox Annie (IRE), 50-1 Cawthorne Banker (IRE)
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First Race 4.48 - THE everytip.com HORSERACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 17th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsor of this race 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. 14 entries at £30. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 5.23 - THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for five yrs old and upwards, 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. May 21st. Penalties, after May 10th, 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. 14 entries at £44. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 5.57 - THE BETTING.BET FREE BETS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. 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. May 21st. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsor of this race 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. 18 entries at £38. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 3lb. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.32 - THE JENNINGSBET NATIONWIDE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 17th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Jenningsbet have generously sponsored this race. A memento will be provided to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person 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. 10 entries at £38. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.02 - THE STEP INTO LUXURY WITH PURPLE GRANITE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 17th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Purple Granite have generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 26 entries at £30. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 7.32 - THE RADIO WYVERN, WHERE WORCESTER COMES FIRST MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (D (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 17th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Radio Wyvern have generously sponsored this race. A memento will be provided to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person 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. 15 entries at £38. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.02 - THE RADIO WYVERN, WHERE WORCESTER COMES FIRST MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (D (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 17th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Radio Wyvern have generously sponsored this race. A memento will be provided to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person 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. 14 entries at £38. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 8.32 - THE PJ NICHOLLS KGM KOREA GENUINELY MADE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 17th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. PJ Nicholls 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. 24 entries at £30. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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