Race preview from Weatherbys
The feature on today’s eight race card isthePaulFerguson’sJumpersToFollow HandicapChase,a0-150Class2event, in which Dan Skelton saddles no fewer thanfiveofthe10runners.
Theweightsareheadedbythetalented Heltenham, who is right at home on a flat track, over this sort of intermediate trip. Although he disappointed when lastseeninMay,hewasaneasywinner at Perth the previous month and is one who won’t be inconvenienced by the forecastrain.
Heltenham is right at home on a flat track.
There was a lot of rain due in the area on Sunday and if that did indeed materialise, it could have a significant bearingontherace.
SailAwaywas a winner for the Skelton stable when last seen at Aintree in May anddropsbackintriphere.Thegreyis, however,onewhowouldideallylikethe groundtoremaingood.
JetPlaneandFrered’Armeshavebeen competing in hunters’ chases of late, whilstSnipe,whoisthechoiceofstable jockey Harry, completes the Skelton quintet. Without a win since Boxing Day 2023, the pick of his chase form has comeoverlongertrips.
Nicky Henderson’s mare Arclight has plentyofpace,sooughttobewellsuited to this track and although she has won onsoft,wouldprobablypreferasounder surface over this distance. Twice a winner at Listed level as a novice, she won at Stratford in July and is now 6lb higher, despite having disappointed at thesametracksince.
MickeyBowenhashishorsesinfineform at present and Courtland is the only previous course winner in the field. The 10-year-old, who will be partnered by the champion jockey, has in fact won three times here at Worcester (twice overtoday’strip)andalthoughhehasn’t wonsinceMarch2024,heranwellwhen runner-upintheSummerPlatelasttime. Significantrainwouldbedetrimentalto his chance, otherwise it would not be a surprisetoseehimrunabigrace.
VintageFizzhasgroundtomakeupon CourtlandbasedonthatSummerPlate form, whilst Mount Tempest has been out of form since winning at Sandown last December, which followed a good run behind subsequent Cheltenham Festivalwinner,Jagwar,atBangor.
Alex Hales’ NoRiskWithLou completes the field and is another who would not wanttoomuchrain.Athisbestongood ground, the eight-year-old has never been this far under Rules but does like a flat track, having recorded all three chasewinsatHuntingdon.
SECOND RACE 2.00
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£22600
Owners Prize Money. 1st £9128, 2nd £4563, 3rd £2283, 4th £1141, 5th £570. (Penalty Value £11935.06)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (21 wins from 133 runners, 16%) runs FRERE D’ARMES , HELTENHAM, JET PLANE, SAIL AWAY &SNIPE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs COURTLAND LONGEST TRAVELLER: VINTAGE FIZZ trained by J O’Keeffe, Leyburn, 183 miles.
COURTLAND found only an improver too good in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen 8 weeks ago and can go one better off a similar mark back down in class Vintage Fizz is lurking on a workable mark, while Arclight is capable of bouncing back.
1-2-3: 1.COURTLAND (IRE) 2.VINTAGE FIZZ 3.ARCLIGHT
1 HELTENHAM (FR) (113) 04P21-P D
B g Masked Marvel - Souris Blanche (FR)
Exors of the late Mr N. W. Lake
8 12-0
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mme Anne-Charlotte Andre et al The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEW Back to best when winning in good style at Perth in April. Folded tamely at Uttoxeter following month and off since Yet to win off a mark this high
2 SAIL AWAY (FR) (122) 632U6-1
Gr g Martaline - Baraka du Berlais (FR)
Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton
TFRHHHII BHA142
9 11-7
Harry Atkins (7)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br S.A.R.L. Phoenix Eventing John Cotton (Group) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable type who ended a losing run with a bold front-running display at Aintree when last seen in May. Not an obvious type to follow up TFRHHHII BHA135
3 ARCLIGHT (GB) (28) 00-4214 D BF
B m Champs Elysees - Florentia
Fortnum Racing
Br W. N. Greig
6 11-6
James Bowen
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEW Not the easiest to catch right but resumed winning ways back chasing at Stratford in July Failed to fire there next time but capable of bouncing back TFRHHHHI BHA134
4 COURTLAND (IRE) (58) 6P10/-32 CD
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Media View (IRE)
10 11-6
Sean Bowen
Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Mrs Rosemary Ross Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Nine wins from 26 NH runs. Good second in Summer Plate at Market Rasen (21.4f, good) 58 days ago. Can resume winning ways back down in class. TFRHHHHH BHA134
5 JET PLANE (IRE) (136) U0132-5 D BF
B g Jet Away - Court Gamble (IRE)
Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg
9 11-5
Charlie Todd
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Thistletown Stud Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 4 handicap chases 2 seasons ago and made a successful hunter debut at Wetherby in February. Fine second in the Foxhunters at Aintree (21f, good) in April and presumably found next run coming too soon Not taken lightly back from a break. TFRHHHII BHA133
6 FRERE D’ARMES (FR) (108) 1230-01
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Ville Sainte (FR)
Belbroughton Racing Club
8 11-4
Liam Harrison
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr Xavier Leredde The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to winning ways in hunter chase at Stratford when last seen in May but looks high enough in the weights back in a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA132
7 VINTAGE FIZZ (GB) (28) 3-04265 D
Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - Milan Athlete (IRE)
8 10-13
Conor O’Farrell Fine Claret Racing & Mr T.S. Ingham Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Br Mr W. Kinsey Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWNow 15 runs since his last win in 2023 but he went close off this mark at Market Rasen in June and gave far more encouragement than the bare result would indicate at Stratford 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHHI BHA127
8 SNIPE (IRE) (144) 2303F4-
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Pisces
Foxtrot Racing Snipe
8 10-11
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs Ethel Browne Foxtrot Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to score last term but some good efforts in defeat and starts the new season off a fair mark, though this trip looks on the sharp side for him nowadays TFRHHHII BHA125
9 NO RISK WITH LOU
(FR) (28) 33-1F03
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Miss Meteore (FR)
The Risk and Reward Racing Syndicate
Br Mr Gerard Dufit
8 10-10
Kielan Woods
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when winning at Huntingdon in July but below par both starts since falling at Uttoxeter next time Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA124
10 MOUNT TEMPEST
(IRE) (38) 144P-0P
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Missile (IRE)
Mr John Griffin
8 10-10
Brian Hughes
Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn
Br G. Merrigan W & S Recycling TIMEFORMVIEW Lost his way over fences for Dan Skelton and well held both starts over hurdles for this yard this summer TFRHIIII BHA124
2024: WATERGRANGE JACK (IRE) 8 11 10 Richie McLernon 6-1 (Neil Mulholland) 6 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Hood worn by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Stewards Note:
HELTENHAM: Following its run on 25/5/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Snipe (IRE), 11-2 Courtland (IRE), 6-1 Sail Away (FR), Arclight (GB), 7-1 Heltenham (FR), 11-1 Vintage Fizz (GB), 12-1 Jet Plane (IRE), 14-1 Frere d’Armes (FR), No Risk With Lou (FR), 100-1 Mount Tempest (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 2.30
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE PJ NICHOLLS KGM KOREA GENUINELY MADE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500
Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (46 wins from 249 runners, 18%) runs LUCKY DIAMOND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs LUCKY DIAMOND
LONGEST TRAVELLER: CARNIVAL LAD trained by D Shaw, Sproxton, 101 miles.
Donald McCain’s new recruit RODEO was a promising second on his Market Rasen debut in June and is the percentage call before market clues are known about newcomers such as Trigg, Lucky Diamond and Hopeless Dancer.
DIAMOND (IRE)
colours no horse
1 ALL ABOUT MOI (IRE) (28) 6
B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Rock Gossip (IRE)
Mr W. R. Kinsey
5 11-2
Freddie Keighley (7)
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Rockvale Stud & Ballyhampshire Stud FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1 when last of 6 on Stratford debut 4 weeks ago. Needs to leave that behind TFRHHIII BHA-
2 CARNIVAL LAD (IRE) (-)
B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Mardie Gras
Mr Derek Shaw
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
5 11-2
James Davies
Derek Shaw, Sproxton
A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fastnet Rock gelding Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including fair 1 1/2m winner Shamardalah. Likely outsider on debut TFRHIIII BHA-
3 HARBOUR HAZE (GB) (28) 3
B g Harbour Law - Sea Whisper
Mrs Jackie Cornwell
Br Jackie Cornwell
5 11-2
Harry Atkins (7)
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
TIMEFORMVIEW 40/1 but showed a fair level of ability when third of 6 on Stratford debut 4 weeks ago, with the reopposing Amm About Moi about 5 lengths back in sixth. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 ONEHUNDREDNEIGHTY (IRE) (477) 0-
Ch g Ocovango - Ashlings Princess (IRE)
5 11-2
Charlie Hammond
Mr Max Young Max Young, Sneads Green
Br John Kelleher
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 7 finishers sole start in points (May 2024) A watching brief is advised on Rules debut TFRHHIII BHA-
5 RODEO (FR) (105) 2
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Accelera (FR)
5 11-2
Brian Hughes
Jean Allen Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Pierre Tarsieu de Maleissye Melun & Alex Solitaire Fashions Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Ran with promise when second of 4 in bumper at Market Rasen on debut for Tom George in June. Sold for £20,000 later that month. Leading claims on first run for Donald McCain TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 HOPELESS DANCER (GB) (-)
B g Dragon Dancer - Caerlonore (IRE)
4 11-0
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br T. C. Dawson Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW£14,000 Dragon Dancer gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners on Flat, including temperamental 7f/1m winner Rectory Road Stable gets plenty of winners and this one would enter the reckoning if the betting suggests he’s fancied. TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 LUCKY DIAMOND (IRE) (-) 4 11-0
B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Magic Maze (IRE)
Jonathan Burke
Mr D. Shorey Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Sunnyhill Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW€15,000 Lucky Speed gelding Half-brother to numerous winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Magic Daze and fairly useful hurdler Magic Seven. Dam unraced. Noteworthy newcomer for a yard with a healthy 16 % strike-rate in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. TFRHHHHI BHA-
B g Youmzain (IRE) - Carlingford Way (IRE)
4 11-0
Richie McLernon
Ben Hughes Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Donal Kenneally Bruern Game Supplies Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW This Youmzain gelding cost €2,000 as a 3-y-o. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/ chaser (stayed 3m) Birchdale The betting should help guide to expectations TFRHHHII BHA-
9 TRIGG (GB) (-)
B g Getaway (GER) - Rock Chick Supremo (IRE)
Mr Dan Skelton
4 11-0
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr Nick Skelton & Ms Judy Craymer The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes TIMEFORMVIEWGetaway gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler Cher Tara Dam (h97), maiden hurdler, half-sister to fair chaser (stayed 3m) Book of Gold Respected on debut for top stable, particularly if the betting speaks for him. TFRHHHHI BHA-
10 FOUR DECADES (GB) (-)
4 10-7
Ch f Linda’s Lad - Lady Samantha Jack Andrews (3) Eventmasters Racing Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Mr David Redvers Eventmasters Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW £15,000 Linda’s Lad filly Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Before Midnight Stable has a 1-18 bumper record so the percentage call is to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA-
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Rodeo (FR), 4-1 Trigg (GB), 11-2 Lucky Diamond (IRE), 8-1 Harbour Haze (GB), Hopeless Dancer (GB), 11-1 Noonetellsmenothin (IRE), 22-1 All About Moi (IRE), Four Decades (GB), 50-1 Carnival Lad (IRE), 66-1 Onehundredneighty (IRE)
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RECORD TIMES
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
FOURTH RACE 3.00
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETWRIGHT BANGERS N’CASH MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE QUALIFIER) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (21 wins from 133 runners, 16%) runs LITTLE WREN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs THEATRE OF FLIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: THEATRE OF FLIGHT trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
THE EXPENSIVE ONE showed some aptitude for this game when last seen in the autumn and should go well if fully primed after 11 months off Fellow bumper winners Uncle Remus and American Empire should also have a part to play in a maiden where previous hurdle form is thin on the ground.
1-2-3: 1.THE EXPENSIVE ONE (IRE) 2.UNCLE REMUS 3.AMERICAN EMPIRE (IRE)
1 AMERICAN EMPIRE (IRE) (43) 331-6
5 11-4
B g Australia - Rivers of Babylon (IRE) Theo Gillard
Sarah & Wayne Dale Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Exors of the late Mr G J Freyne Taydal Surfacing Limited TIMEFORMVIEWWon a small-field bumper for Don Cantillon in April. Well held starting out for new yard at Galway last month but ought to be up to making presence felt in a race like this now hurdling TFRHHHII BHA-
2 FLYING PANTHER (GB) (13)
Ch g Hawkbill (USA) - La Pantera
5 11-4
William Shanahan (5)
A. C. O’Keeffe Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Ms Vivienne O’Sullivan Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Four-time AW winner on the Flat but only at a modest level. Off 10 months ahead of finishing well held at Wolverhampton on yard debut 13 days ago. Possibly best watched on hurdle debut TFRHHIII BHA-
3 HARRY JUNIOR (IRE)
(228) 50P-
B g Doyen (IRE) - Surf Like A Lady (IRE)
5 11-4
Jack Tudor
Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington
Br Cian Warren W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Closely related to useful hurdler Harry Senior but hasn’t shown much in a bumper/ 2 hurdles so far. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 LUCKY IN TAIPAN (IRE) (15) 360-0P6
B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Rose of Taipan (IRE)
5 11-4
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Mr Max Young Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Fintan Farrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Went the wrong way in bumpers for Fergal O’Brien and has shown little over hurdles for current connections. TFRHIIII BHA80
5 MY
BOY BEASTY
(GB) (-)
B g Passing Glance - Think of The Money
7 11-4
Nick Slatter (5)
Three Saints One Sinner David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br G. Davies Pragnell
TIMEFORMVIEW Passing Glance gelding. Dam (c89/h93) 2m hurdle winner This is a belated debut and best to look elsewhere unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 THEATRE OF FLIGHT (GB) (82) 454-20 5 11-4
B g Mukhadram - Tanfidh
Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace
Br Saxtead Livestock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER
B g Harzand (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)
Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Micke
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TFRIIIII BHA103
7 THE EXPENSIVE ONE (IRE) (332) 6/13- 5 11-4
Sam Twiston-Davies
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Ronald Brown Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to yard’s smart bumper winner/top-class hurdler The New One. Won a bumper at Newton Abbot last September Showed some aptitude for hurdling when third in a novice at Fakenham the following month. Off since but returns in a winnable race TFRHHHHH BHA) ) nfidh
8
CAELAN (IRE) (9) 45
B g Tamayuz - Fou Rire (IRE)
Fitorfat Racing & Partner
4 11-2
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Atacama Bloodstock & Beshelstown Trading Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWFair dual winner on Flat (stays 11f) but hasn’t achieved much in hurdles at Uttoxeter and Stratford in recent weeks. Possibly more one for handicaps unless the betting suggests otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-
9
LEWISHAM GROVE (IRE) (113) P-F5
B g Jet Away - Brokedown Quigley (IRE)
Split The G Partnership
Br Mr M. O’Shea
4 11-2
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Evolve Business Finance Limited, Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW €12,000 purchase after finishing unplaced only completed start in Irish points (May 25). The mount of Sean Quinlan from the yard’s 2 runners. TFRHHIII BHA-
10
UNCLE REMUS (GB) (53) 5-41 CD
Br g Frontiersman - Sahalin
4 11-2
Ciaran Gethings
Mr Mel Mathias Robert Stephens, Caldicot
Br Mel Mathias
TIMEFORMVIEW Made it third time lucky in bumpers over C&D (good) 53 days ago. Can play a prominent role if taking to hurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA-
11 LITTLE
WREN
(GB) (15) 6-0
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Decision Made (IRE)
Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited
5 10-11
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a bumper (for Mel Rowley) and C&D maiden hurdle over 8 months apart. TFRHHIII BHA-
12 SUNSHINE SALLY (IRE) (129) 3-P
Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Tolah
5 10-11
Stan Sheppard
Mr Marcus Jordan Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br Mr Brian Moore Matt Sheppard Racing, Matt Sheppard
TIMEFORM VIEW £14,000 buy after finishing third on first of 2 starts in Irish points The betting should help guide to expectations now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
13 TRULY YOURS (IRE) (230) 0-
B m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Carthanoora (IRE)
6 10-11
Ben Poste
Miss S. Cameron Steph Cameron, Middlewich
Br Peter Nolan
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 9 in bumper at Newcastle in January and has left Nigel Twiston-Davies ahead of this hurdle debut TFRHIIII BHA-
14 MC’FLO (GB) (118) 0-6
B f Mukhadram - Distant Florin
4 10-9
Jack Quinlan
Blue Star Syndicate Anthony Carson, Newmarket
Br Clive Dennett Office-Serv
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in 2 bumpers so not an obvious one to strike on hurdle debut TFRHHIII BHA-
15 SPENT A FORTUNE (GB) (11) 46
B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Miss Spent (IRE)
4 10-9
Tristan Durrell (3)
Mr Max Young Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability on bumper debut but remote last of 6 in Sedgefield maiden hurdle since TFRHIIII BHA-
2024: HANDLETHEKETTLE (IRE) 5 11 4 Gavin Sheehan 1-2 (Jamie Snowden) 12 ranDECLARED RUNNERS 15 Hood worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 2.
Stewards Note:
CAELAN: Following its run on 6/9/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 The Expensive One (IRE), 11-4 American Empire (IRE), 3-1 Uncle Remus (GB), 16-1 Caelan (IRE), 28-1 My Boy Beasty (GB), 40-1 Lewisham Grove (IRE), 50-1 Flying Panther (GB), Harry Junior (IRE), 100-1 Little Wren (GB), 150-1 Sunshine Sally (IRE), 200-1 Lucky In Taipan (IRE), Truly Yours (IRE), Mc’flo (GB), Spent A Fortune (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
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ABOUT
THE BETWRIGHT BANGERS N’CASH MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE QUALIFIER) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (46 wins from 249 runners, 18%) runs TIMES A WASTIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs FOREST SPIRIT LONGEST TRAVELLER: FOREST SPIRIT trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
A 17-month gap between his two appearances suggest that MOON OVER CLYRO probably hasn’t been the easiest to train, but he’ll probably prove good enough for this if able to at least match the form of his recent C&D hurdles debut second. Times A Wastin showed enough in Ireland to make him of interest here on his first fun for Fergal O’Brien, while Mr McLoughlan had Roadshow 11 lengths behind when third at Newton Abbot and he also has claims Nels Son remains of interest, but may need the run.
1.MOON OVER CLYRO 2.TIMES A WASTIN (IRE) 3.MR MCLOUGHLAN
colours no horse age st lb
1 AIM STRAIGHT (GB) (334) 5-
5 11-4
B g Australia - High Hopes Ciaran Gethings
Mr M. Edwards Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHeld back by inexperience but showed ability when fifth of 12 in bumper here (heavy) on debut last October. Subsequently left David Simcock and market should guide expectations on stable/hurdle debut TFRHHIII BHA-
2 ANIMATO (GB) (51)
6 11-4
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Blithe Theo Gillard
Miss Ella McCain Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFive-time winner on the Flat (stays 17f) for David O’Meara, but sold out of that yard for just 8,000 gns following a low-key end to 2024 campaign and hasn’t show much in 3 runs for new connections this year Opposable now switched to hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 DIAMOND AMBITION (IRE) (64) 3-53
5 11-4
Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Wells Diamond (IRE) Harry Skelton
Mr Michael Ariss Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Longrove Stud
The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWBought for £56,000 after finishing third in an Irish point last spring and showed more than he did on Rules debut in a bumper when third in a 5-runner Stratford maiden hurdle (16.3f, good) in July In good hands and should be better for the experience TFRHHHII BHA-
4 MOON OVER CLYRO (GB)
(15) 0/-2
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend
Kevin & Anne Glastonbury
5 11-4
Liam Harrison
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed nothing on sole start for James Moffatt in a bumper at Bangor in April 2024. However, his recent C&D hurdles debut second for new yard was far more inspiring and he probably wouldn’t need to pull out much more in order to go close in this contest TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 MR MCLOUGHLAN
(GB) (25) 302-3
B g Forever Now - Piddies Pride (IRE)
The Mammoth Pack Ltd
Br Pam Ellis
5 11-4
Sean Bowen
Jack Jones, Newmarket
Baney Media Group Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSome promise in bumpers for Craig Lidster and hurdles debut third in a 7-runner maiden on debut for new yard at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good) was certainly encouraging Drop in trip here looks a good move and he’s a live each-way candidate with Sean Bowen again booked TFRHHHII BHA-
6 NELS SON
(IRE) (309) 30-
B g Mount Nelson - Golden Ard (IRE)
Flower Abbott and Crofts
Br Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler
6 11-4
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising debut third of 14 in a Wexford maiden hurdle (20.4f, good to soft) for Colm Murphy in July 2024. No show at Ffos Las on first run for this yard in November of that year, but now tried in a hood and he remains of interest given that debut promise. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 OSTERBERG (IRE) (183) 063- 5 11-4
B g Idaho (IRE) - Seana Ghael (IRE) James Best
Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 15
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Malachy Travers FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORMVIEWComfortably held in bumpers at Cheltenham and Southwell towards the end of 2024, and didn’t fare any better when last of 3 back from a break at Market Rasen in March. Absent since and readily passed over on this hurdles debut TFRHIIII BHA-
8
SECRET VINO (GB) (144) 05P-
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Bonnet’s Vino
Mr T. Ellis
5 11-4
Jack Andrews (3)
Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Gina Ellis Fresh Air
TIMEFORMVIEW Very little to shout about in a couple of bumpers and the story was the same when, sent off at 200/1, he was pulled up before the second-last on his hurdles debut at Warwick in April. TFRHIIII BHA-
9 TIMES A WASTIN (IRE)
(66) P03-345
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Road To Pearls
6 11-4
Jonathan Burke
KHDRP Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Thomas Norris BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWFound some improvement in bumpers this year, making the frame on final 3 starts in that sphere, and there were positives to take from his hurdles debut fifth of 18 at Cork (3m, good) in July One to consider down in trip here on first run for new connections. TFRHHHHI BHA-
10 BELCAMO (GB) (21) 240-344
Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Camdora (IRE)
Cheltenham is the target
4 11-2
Kielan Woods
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Lemington Grange Stud Brampton Wealth Management Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSigned off time with Andrew Balding on a winning note in June 2024, landing a 1 1/2m Goodwood handicap. However, patchy profile (both on the level and in this sphere) since joining this yard and others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA99
11 GREER HILL (IRE) (147)
2-
B g Jet Away - She’s On The Case (IRE)
White Hart Racing & Chris Djuric
Br Parkville Stud
4 11-2
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Butler’s Brief (21f-3 1/4m winner) and modest hurdler Just Jess (2m/25f winner) Runner-up sole start in Irish points during the spring and it could be that he’ll come into his own when faced with a stiffer test in due course TFRHIIII BHA-
12 ROADSHOW (IRE) (25) 4-23U34
B g Galileo (IRE) - Acapulco (USA)
4 11-2
Harry Cobden Old Gold Racing 27 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Coolmore Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful winner on Flat in France and has shown ability over hurdles, placed for the fourth time in this sphere when third of 6 on penultimate start at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good to firm) That said, he doesn’t look especially progressive and was behind Mr McLoughlan over the same C&D last time TFRHHHII BHA100
13
BROOKLYN LULLABY (GB) (26) 06U
B m Olden Times - Miss Fortywinks
5 10-11
Harry Bannister
Mr J. T. Brown Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br J. T. Brown
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form in 2 course bumpers this summer and safely held when unseating Harry Bannister at the final flight on C&D hurdles debut last month. TFRHIIII BHA-
14
DYADORAS DESTINY
B f Telescope (IRE) - Douryna
(GB) (73) 06
4 10-9
Charlie Hammond
Mr Max Young Max Young, Sneads Green
Br R. W. Russell
TIMEFORM VIEW Has cut little ice in a pair of bumpers at Southwell and Bangor this summer, and it would be a major surprise were she to play a leading role now switched to hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
15 FOREST SPIRIT (IRE) (9) 0
B f Waldgeist - Helisa (FR)
4 10-9
Shane Fenelon (5)
Mrs Karen Smith Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br John O’Connor
TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice on the Flat (both on AW) for Michael Bell earlier this year, but it was a low-key start in this sphere at Stratford recently and new connections will presumably have one eye on handicaps a little further down the line TFRHIIII BHA-
2024:(See Div 1)
Hood worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 12.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 15
DIAMOND AMBITION: Following its run on 13/7/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
MOON OVER CLYRO: Following its run on 31/8/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
MR MCLOUGHLAN: Following its run on 21/8/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Moon Over Clyro (GB), 9-2 Times A Wastin (IRE), 11-2 Diamond Ambition (IRE), Mr McLoughlan (GB), 7-1 Roadshow (IRE), 12-1 Nels Son (IRE), 20-1 Aim Straight (GB), 25-1 Belcamo (GB), 33-1 Animato (GB), 40-1 Greer Hill (IRE), 66-1 Osterberg (IRE), Forest Spirit (IRE), 250-1 Secret Vino (GB), 300-1 Brooklyn Lullaby (GB), Dyadoras Destiny (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
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SIXTH RACE 4.00
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETWRIGHT ALL BUN & GAMES NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Dr R Newland & J Insole (17 wins from 138 runners, 12%) runs DREAMWEAVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & J Insole (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs DREAMWEAVER LONGEST TRAVELLER: BELLADINOTTE trained by S Ender, Malton, 176 miles.
It remains to be seen how FAITQUE DE L’ISLE will react to the smaller obstacles, given that he’s been campaigned exclusively over fences since August 2021. However, he was runner-up four times from seven appearances over hurdles and, likely to be spot-on following a recent spin at this course, the 10-y-o could be worth chancing. Chief Black Robe posted his best effort a while when second over C&D last time and is just about feared most ahead of SeaThrift, Dreamweaver and Stiletto.
1 CHIEF BLACK ROBE (IRE) (15) 3P/-4352 CD 9 11-12
Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Noleens Moon (IRE)
David Bass
Mrs L. Osborne Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
Br Mr Patrick Halligan
TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time winner over fences for Fergal O’Brien in 2023 and while he hasn’t stood much racing since, his latest second in an 11-runner C&D handicap was much his best effort since joining this yard. Reproduction of that would give him a fighting chance TFRHHHHI BHA95
2 GREAT D’ANGE (FR) (57) P-4P223
9 11-11
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vickx (FR) Tom Broughton (5)
Mr Alexander Gibbons Alexander Gibbons, Westbury-on-Severn
Br Mr A. Fouilleul & Mr S. Fouilleul
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 4 times over fences and while he’s 0-4 in this sphere and often finishes weakly, it would be unwise to completely rule this 9-y-o out back hurdling off an attractive mark on debut for new yard TFRHHHII BHA94
3 DREAMWEAVER (IRE) (17) 4220//-F5
B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Livia’s Dream (IRE)
JustOneMore Racing Club
9 11-8
Luke Scott (3)
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Mrs Olivia Hoare Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful, 4-time Flat winner for Ed Walker, but yet to replicate form akin to that over hurdles for current connections. On the upside, he wasn’t disgraced in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Fontwell (19f, good) last time and this step back up in trip will probably be in his favour TFRHHHII BHA91
4 FAITQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) (15) 44311-4
Ch g Secret Singer (FR) - Naiade de L’Isle (FR)
10 11-7
Miss Lucy Turner (5)
DFA Racing(Rodney) James Evans, Kinnersley
Br Mme Veronique Sayet
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back winner over fences at Ludlow in February and entitled to come on for his recent run over C&D when returning from a 6-month break. This will be his first hurdles start for over 4 years, but the ability is certainly there if the return to the smaller obstacles tickles his fancy. TFRHHHHH BHA90
5 SIR CARNEGIE (IRE) (19) 3F-5F05
5 11-4
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Sainte Careigne (FR)
Mr Mickey Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Michael Ennis Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA87
6 STILETTO (GB) (17) UF-0154
B g Frankel - High Heeled (IRE)
7 11-4
Sean Bowen
Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn
Br Mr J. Wigan & Mr G. Strawbridge W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonacareer-lowmarkwhenwinningunderastrongSeanBowenrideatNewtonAbbot(18.5f,good)onsecondstartfornewyardinJune Wasn’tdisgraced when partnered by an amateur over an inadequate trip at Fontwell (19f, good) recently and claims back up in trip/reunited with Bowen here. TFRHHHII BHA87
7 LYNESS DANCER (GB) (28) 3P-1P43
Ch m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Madame Allsorts
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced mare who looked an improved performer when making a winning start for new yard in 25f Huntingdon handicap in May. Best effort since when third of 8 at Stratford (2 3/4m, good to firm) last month and she’s not without each-way hope TFRHHHII BHA85 5SIR ) )
6 11-2
Jack Andrews (3) Bourne, Docker, Oliver & Jackson-Owen
Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br R & R Musson Fresh Air
1-2-3: 1.FAITQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) 2.CHIEF BLACK ROBE (IRE) 3.SEA THRIFT (IRE)
BELLADINOTTE (IRE) (19) P0-2100 D
Gr m Yeats (IRE) - Topless (IRE)
6 10-12
Harry Bannister
Mr Andrew Nicholls Sara Ender, Malton
Br Pat & Eddie Barry
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 23f Hexham handicap in June on only her second start for Sara Ender. Far from disgraced when mid-field back at that course 19 days ago, but she’s probably high enough in the weights for now. TFRHHIII BHA81
9 SEA THRIFT (IRE)
(15) 6P5-002
B m Bullet Train - Synthe Davis (FR)
6 10-8
Robbie David (7)
Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
Br Mr K. D. Cotter
TIMEFORMVIEWNo show in a couple of points and safely held all 3 starts in maiden hurdle. However, she seemingly turned the corner when second of 10 in recent handicap debut here (2 1/2m, good) and this step up in trip could be just what she wants. TFRHHHII BHA77
10
GETAWAY WITH
YOU
(GB) (78) 324-35P
7 10-7
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Dizzy Frizzy Kielan Woods
The Grand Cru Partnership David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Pragnell
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to land a gamble on first run since leaving Billy Aprahamian when creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle here in May. Has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts, though, and needs to get back on track now returning from a break (has undergone a wind op in the interim) TFRHHIII BHA76
11 OI OI OI (GB)
(53) 0/-500
B g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Jambul Tree
Talking Horses
Br Mrs S. L. Brimble
6 10-5
Bradley Harris (3)
Harriet Dickin, Midford
Clay Street Property Consultants
TIMEFORMVIEWVery hard to warm to on this handicap debut having offered precious little in a bumper/3 maiden hurdles. The addition of cheekpieces failed to spark any improvement on latest start and now tried in blinkers. TFRHIIII BHA74
2024: LIHYAN (IRE) 6 11 7 William Maggs 11-1 (Rebecca Menzies) 14 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 6.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Chief Black Robe (IRE), 5-1 Faitque de L’Isle (FR), Sea Thrift (IRE), 7-1 Stiletto (GB), 17-2 Lyness Dancer (GB), 10-1 Dreamweaver (IRE), 12-1 Great d’Ange (FR), 14-1 Getaway With You (GB), 28-1 Belladinotte (IRE), 300-1 Oi Oi Oi (GB)
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETWRIGHT SAFER GAMBLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)
Total prize fund
£6150
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (34 wins from 226 runners, 15%) runs JAMAICAINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (11 wins from 60 runners, 18%) runs MR LE PHILOSOPHE LONGEST TRAVELLER: PLATENIUM trained by S England, Guiseley, 163 miles.
ORANGE DIAMOND hasn’t looked back since joining Tom Ellis and this smooth traveller can defy a 7lb hike to complete a hat-trick and remain unbeaten for his current handler Blue Universe showed the benefit of breathing surgery when runner-up at Brighton on the Flat recently and can go well back in this sphere, while Platenium, Ghasham and Sir Jack West all need factoring in too.
1.ORANGE DIAMOND (FR) 2.BLUE UNIVERSE (IRE) 3.PLATENIUM (FR)
colours no horse age st lb
1 MR LE PHILOSOPHE (GB) (11) 321100 CD 5 12-0
Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Uryale (FR)
Alex Chadwick (3)
Value Racing- Mr Le Philosophe James Owen, Newmarket
Br Societe Civile de L’Ecurie de Meautry Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWScored at Stratford in July Seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good, 11/2) 11 days ago, unsuited by way race developed This C&D winner needs considering TFRHHHII BHA100
2 GHASHAM (IRE) (102) 62235-4
6 11-13
B g Churchill (IRE) - Shamarbelle (IRE) Harry Skelton
Mr K. McKenna Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br A. O’Brien,M. Al Monsour& K. Al’ Attiyah Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpieces back on but made mistakes when only fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 102 days ago on his final run for Ian Williams. Tongue strap back on and can’t be ruled out for his new handler TFRHHHII BHA99
3 ROYAL RHYTHM (IRE)
(26) 06-F422
B g Jet Away - Musical Queen (IRE)
Jonjo & AJ O’Neill Racing II
9 11-11
Benjamin Macey (7)
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Philip Rothwell Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWFourteen runs since last win in 2023 but he got back on track when a nose second of 9 to Orange Diamond in handicap hurdle over C&D 26 days ago. Can go well again. TFRHHHII BHA97
4 BLUE UNIVERSE
B g Iffraaj - Zara (BRZ)
(IRE) (15) 342/4P5-
5 11-11
James Bowen
The Attwater Partnership Michael Attwater, Epsom
Br Godolphin
TIMEFORM VIEW Had a wind op before a good second of 9 in handicap at Brighton (11.9f, good) 15 days ago. Modest maiden in this sphere and enters calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA97
5
ORANGE DIAMOND
(FR) (26) 5P6-211 CD 7 11-9
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Orange Bitter (FR)
Six Syndicate
Jack Andrews (3)
Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Mr Jean-Charles Haimet et al Fresh Air
TIMEFORMVIEWMade it 2-2 for his current yard in 9-runner handicap hurdle over C&D 26 days ago by nose from Royal Rhythm, just holding on having travelled smoothly long way. Up 7lb but still remains handily weighted on old form and merits serious consideration. TFRHHHHH BHA95
6 ASK PETER (FR) (94) 5-65 6 11-4
B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Attima
Mr R. W. Huggins
Sam Twiston-Davies
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Friar Ings Stud Ltd geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair 14f winner on Flat for Charlie Johnston in 2023. Off 17 months and yet to fire in this sphere, last of 5 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft) 94 days ago. Lots more is needed on her handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA90
7 ROCK ON TOMMY (GB) (121) 34520-1 D 10 10-10
Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Little Carmela Sean Bowen Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br T. A. Williams Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form to land 8-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good) 121 days ago. This veteran must enter calculations nudged up 2lb. TFRHHHHI BHA82
1-2-3:
JAMAICAINE (FR) (95) 3/0PP/U-6
Gr m Martinborough (JPN) - Desideria (FR)
Mr John P. McManus
Br Guy Cherel
6 10-8
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden resumed from 13 months off with a well-held sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 95 days ago. Needs to take a major step forward. TFRHHIII BHA80
9 PLATENIUM (FR) (30) 0/B00-65
B g Night Wish (GER) - Bella Lawena (IRE)
Worcester Racing Club
6 10-7
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd, Singapore Restaurant TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpieces on and took a step back in the right direction for his new yard when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f, good) 30 days ago. Considered off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA79
10 SIR JACK WEST
(IRE) (75) 355P2/-0 CD
B g Westerner - Star Sprinkled Sky (IRE)
Knowle Racing Stables Limited
9 10-6
Lewis Stones (3)
Deborah Cole, Solihull
Br Patrick Cronin Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Off 21 months before coming in tenth of 13 in handicap chase over C&D 75 days ago. Switches to hurdles on a handy-looking mark so possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA78
2024: FASHIONELLE (IRE) 5 11 5 James Best 11-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
JAMAICAINE: Following its run on 12/6/2025 it was reported that the horse became unbalanced on the bend.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Orange Diamond (FR), 9-2 Ghasham (IRE), 6-1 Rock On Tommy (GB), 13-2 Royal Rhythm (IRE), 10-1 Mr Le Philosophe (GB), 12-1 Platenium (FR), 16-1 Blue Universe (IRE), 22-1 Sir Jack West (IRE), 25-1 Jamaicaine (FR), 28-1 Ask Peter (FR)
(2M 4F)
THE BETWRIGHT SAFER GAMBLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (34 wins from 226 runners, 15%) runs REINADO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (11 wins from 60 runners, 18%) runs SHANTOU LUCKY WEIGHTWATCHER: SHANTOU LUCKY won off a handicap mark of 86, his rating is now down 7lb to 79. LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHANTOU LUCKY trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.
SHANTOU LUCKY bolted-up on stable debut at Fontwell 8 days ago and should prove hard to beat off an unchanged mark for a yard who excel with this type Diamond Geezer finished second on handicap debut last November and that form reads well in this grade. He’s the obvious danger if ready to roll on reappearance, while Sassified has been fairly consistent this year and can hit the frame again.
1 COPPER COVE (IRE) (15) 4/0034-P
B g Jet Away - Cherry Island (IRE)
8 12-0
Ciaran Gethings
Clontyseer Racing Ltd Dominic Elsworth, Lowsonford
Br Ms Cecily Purcell Rmf Group Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistent for the Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill earlier this year (sold from yard for £10,000 in May) and made an uninspiring start for new connections when pulling up over C&D last month. Drops in grade but has something to prove now. TFRHHIII BHA99
2 DIAMOND GEEZER
(IRE) (295) 2/0562- 6 11-13
Br g Ocovango - Wells Diamond (IRE)
Sean Bowen
A J Wall & Briton International Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Longrove Stud Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising sort at this level, bumped into an improver (who went on to land a hat-trick) when runner-up at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) on handicap debut at Uttoxeter last November That form reads well in this grade and he’s one to be interested in if ready to roll on reappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA98
3 TRACKING TREASURE (IRE)
(144) 00333P- 5 11-12
Ch g Casamento (IRE) - Gail Borden (IRE)
Stan Sheppard
Treasure Hunters Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br Kevin Purfield
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedforthelongertripwhenthirdonhandicapdebutatHereford(19.7f,good)inMarch,shapingasthoughhe’dappreciateevenmoreofatest Disappointed when pulled-up in a first-time tongue strap (removed) at Bangor the following month and probably has his work cut out from this mark TFRHHIII BHA97
4 REINADO (IRE) (70) 4000-65
B g Jet Away - Wind And Reign (IRE)
Paul McKeon
Br Mr Paul McKeon
5 11-10
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaideninIrelandforColmA.Murphyandwasn’tseentobesteffectonhandicapdebut/finalstartforthatyardwhenfifthina15-runnerhurdleatRoscommon (15.9f, good) 70 days ago. Will need to improve on bare form now stepping back up in trip but worth a market check on stable debut
5 TIMEFORARUM (GB) (9) 4201-55
7 11-8
B g Proconsul - Timeforagin Conor Ring
Mr Brian Eckley
Br B. J. Eckley
Brian Eckley, Brecon
TIMEFORMVIEWJustified support to get off the mark in 2m handicap hurdle at Hereford in December and has probably needed the run on both outings at Stratford this season Shouldn’t lack for fitness here but will need to take a step forward if he’s to resume winning ways over this longer trip
6 SASSIFIED (IRE) (57) 20-3123 BF
7 11-5
Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Satwa Pearl Micheal Nolan
Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br 21st Century Farms Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWVersatile performer proved better than ever when winning a 5-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft) in June. Narrow runner-up at the same track the following month but probably found out by a quick turnaround when disappointing there latest. Each-way claims following a break
7 ANOTHER QUESTION (IRE) (203) 0005P0- 7 10-10
B g Ask - Khelino Mix (IRE) Brendan Powell
Mr Robert Clarke and Clare Ellam Clare Ellam, Market Drayton
Br Mr John Sweeney Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Last seen finishing tailed off at Punchestown in February. Has undergone wind
8
LADY
HENRIETTA (GB) (25) 66PP-40
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Matrow’s Lady (IRE)
Mr Steven John Matthews
5 10-9
Elliott England (10)
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Steven Matthews Matthews Roofing Bristol Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a bumper for the Bowens and travelled well for a long way on stable debut over C&D in July Wouldn’t have improved on that form when blundering away her chance at Newton Abbot (18.5f) last month but shaped better than the result. Place claims back over this C&D. TFRHHHII BHA80
9 SHANTOU LUCKY
(IRE) (8) 640-5P1 D
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Backtothekingsnest (IRE)
Johnstone Partnership
8 10-8
Nathan Howie (3)
James Owen, Newmarket
Br James Coen Keylocks (Ltd)
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulathisbest Well-backedandmadeamockeryofacareer-lowmarkinachangeofheadgear(retained)whenscoringby20lengthsondebutfor James Owen at Fontwell 8 days ago. Races off an unchanged mark and should prove difficult to beat for yard who excel with this type TFRHHHHH BHA79
10 ACROSS THE OCEAN (IRE) (17) P000-P0
B g Dansant - Sail The Ocean (IRE)
6 10-5
Mr Joseph Stevenson (7)
The Blakesley Racing Club Tracey Leeson, Towcester
Br Fergal O’Donnell
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden lost his way in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell and has offered little in two starts for current connections Tongue tie back on but hard to fancy. TFRHIIII BHA76
2024:(See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 10. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.
Stewards Note:
TRACKING TREASURE: Following its run on 24/4/2025 it was reported that the horse may be feeling the long season..
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Shantou Lucky (IRE), 5-1 Diamond Geezer (IRE), 9-1 Sassified (IRE), 16-1 Timeforarum (GB), Lady Henrietta (GB), 28-1 Tracking Treasure (IRE), 33-1 Reinado (IRE), 40-1 Copper Cove (IRE), 66-1 Another Question (IRE), 150-1 Across The Ocean (IRE)
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
