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SATURDAY 6 JUNE (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
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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 1.45
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F)
FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS MARES
THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505. (Penalty Value £5281)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (23 wins from 156 runners, 15%) runs LAFFER CURVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (13 wins from 29 runners, 45%) runs LAFFER CURVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHARITY BARNUM trained by D Day, Ireland.
In-form SHE IS FOR ME BOYS can put her experience to good use and resume winning ways Dan Skelton’s Laffer Curve is bred for fences and looks the most likely danger now sent chasing following a breathing operation.
1-2-3: 1.SHE IS FOR ME BOYS 2.LAFFER CURVE 3.CHARITY BARNUM (IRE)
1 SHE IS FOR ME BOYS (GB) (33) 10333-2 D
B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Bet Davis (IRE)
Gavin Sheehan
Mrs K. B. Gunn Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Miss S. J. Turner Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWDual Fontwell hurdle winner who made it a hat-trick on chase debut at Kempton in November Confirmed her return to form when close third behind a useful type at Market Rasen before finishing runner-up at Fakenham and this looks a good opportunity to go one better Tongue strap on first time TFRHHHHH BHA109
2 LAFFER CURVE (GB)
(53) 4/54334- 5 11-6
Bl m Jack Hobbs - Martiloo (FR)
Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Laffer
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Tom Weston Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced5-y-odidn’tconfirmtheimprovementshownonhandicaphurdledebutwhenwell-heldfourthbackinamaidenatNewtonAbbotinmid-April. Has undergone a breathing operation since, though, and rates an interesting chasing newcomer in the context of this weak race TFRHHHHI BHA101
3 CHARITY BARNUM (IRE)
(47) 520P6P-
B or Br m Sholokhov (IRE) - Why Not Thistle (IRE)
8 11-6
Sean Bowen
Moor About The Fun Syndicate Dermot Day, Ireland
Br Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish raider who hasn’t bettered modest form since joining current connections, including 3 underwhelming starts over fences recently, but this is a long way to travel and the booking of Sean Bowen has to be noted. TFRHHHII BHA101
4 MISS DENVER (GB)
(20) 0/P40-34
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Miss Denman (IRE)
6 10-3
Sam Twiston-Davies
James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br James and Jean Potter Ltd Potter Group
TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a good jumping family but having finished third from a harsh-looking opening mark on handicap hurdle debut, she didn’t jump fluently when well held on chasing bow at Stratford (17f). Probably needs more time but the longer trip should at least benefit. Hood goes on TFRHHHII BHA84
2025: ILE DE JERSEY (FR) 7 11 6 James Bowen 13-8 (Nicky Henderson) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Hood worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 She Is For Me Boys (GB), 5-2 Laffer Curve (GB), 9-1 Charity Barnum (IRE), 10-1 Miss Denver (GB)
Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 5 minutes after that announcement.
SECOND RACE 2.20
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET SUPPORTING UK HORSE RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (ARC SUMMER CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER)
Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (42 wins from 248 runners, 17%) runs HALL LANE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs AXEL BLEUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: AXEL BLEUE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
GATA BAN’s latest Fontwell second suggests she’s in good enough form to take advantage of her career-low mark. Olly Murphy’sThe Flying Poet rates an obvious danger on the back of his Perth chase debut success. Captain Boudet starts out for new trainer David Pipe on a workable mark and also makes the shortlist with Rian Corcoran taking a useful 5lb off
colours no horse age st lb
1 JACK TO BAT (GB) (81) 2/344/54-
Ch g Jack Hobbs - Sherry Darling (IRE)
7 12-0
Jonjo O’Neill Jr Martyn & Elaine Booth & The Maiden Over Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr Jon Glews Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWFetched £130,000 after finishing second in an Irish point and made the frame all 3 starts in maiden hurdles at around 2 1/2m in 2024/25 That made his 2 handicap chase efforts last season very disappointing, looking a hard ride Has had a breathing operation ahead of this first run for 12 weeks. TFRHHIII BHA105
2 THE FLYING POET (IRE) (24) 25221-1
B g Milan - Bawnmore Lass (IRE)
7 12-0
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy Racing Club Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr E. Mulryan Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced7-y-owhodidwellinhandicaphurdlesinthefirsthalfoflastseason,culminatingina3mPerthwininSeptember ReturnedtothesameScottish venue to make a successful start to his chase career 8 months later and there is probably more to come from him in this sphere TFRHHHHI BHA105
3 CAPTAIN BOUDET (FR)
(81) 1/02P32-
Gr g Martaline - Tosca La Diva (FR)
7 12-0
Rian Corcoran (5)
David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mrs Larissa Kneip & Mrs Sandrine Grevet W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWDual chaser scorer for Jeremy Scott who ended his time for that stable with respectable 14 lengths second at Exeter (19f, good to soft) in March. Just 1lb above his last winning mark now setting out for a new yard enjoying a decent spell A first-time visor replaces his usual blinkers/cheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA105
4 JULLOU DE GRISSAY (FR)
(51) 241402- CD
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ninon de Grissay (FR)
7 11-13
Mr James King (3)
The Galloping Dentist at 45 The Green Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Henri Batiot & Scea Batiot Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofa23fhandicaphurdleatWorcesterforMaxComleylastsummer BelowthatlevelonbothcomebackstartsforCharlieLongsdonthisspring,notlooking a natural in the jumping department when distant second on Hereford chase debut latterly. Has had breathing operation since last run. TFRHHIII BHA104
5 AXEL BLEUE (GB) (17) 122P0-3 6 11-12
Bl g Axxos (GER) - Sula Bleue James Bowen
Miss Jayne Brace Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Beswick Brothers Bloodstock Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/dual bumper winner who was runner-up in novices on first 2 outings over hurdles but has struggled since, throwing in a series of slow and/or reluctant leaps when remote third on Ffos Las chase debut 17 days ago. Cheekpieces are added on the back of that. Has also had breathing operation. TFRHHIII BHA103
6 JONGLEUR D’ETOILES (FR) (85) 0U2FP2- 7 11-11
B g It’s Gino (GER) - Salika (FR) Richie McLernon
Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mr Guy Cherel & Mlle Martine Glais
TIMEFORMVIEWWinninghurdlerwhomatchedthatformoverfenceswhenrunner-upatTauntoninDecember.Putacoupleofpooreffortsbehindhim(mademistakes)when just denied in a small field at Doncaster 12 weeks ago. This more competitive scenario is likely to place more pressure on his jumping. TFRHHHII BHA102
7 REDBRIDGE RAMBLER (IRE) (28) 42345-1
8 11-9
B g Mahler - Entertain Me Freddie Keighley (5) David Maughan Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Mrs A. L. Merry & Mr Brett Merry FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in 3m Warwick handicap chase under this rider last month. Should remain competitive off 3lb higher. TFRHHHII BHA100
1-2-3: 1.GATA BAN (IRE) 2.THE FLYING POET (IRE) 3.CAPTAIN BOUDET (FR)
8
HALL LANE (IRE) (27) 40/622-2
Ch g Mount Nelson - Cashalass (IRE)
8 11-9
Jack Hogan
F&M Bloodstock Limited Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Parkville Stud
The General Asphalte Company Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on 3 of his 4 starts since joining Fergal O’Brien but he’ll need to pull out a bit more if he’s to resume winning ways from this mark. TFRHHHII BHA100
9 ATLANTA BRAVE (IRE) (49) P/P0530-
B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Ominous Outcast (IRE)
8 11-5
Tom Cannon
Mr Richard Lee Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Br Arctic Tack Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Ran better than for a while when returning from a break to finish third at Hereford in March but turned in a lacklustre display at Bangor since Very well treated on old form but he increasingly looks to be going the wrong way. TFRHHIII BHA96
10 EST ILLIC (IRE) (24) 5PP13-3
B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Ten Friends (IRE)
12 10-7
Miss Jess Stewart (7)
Mr Andrew Gough Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Gerry Ross SJD Racing, Js Sports UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Temperamental veteran who beat sole other finisher in a point in March but typically proved very hard work when third in 2 hunters since. Opposable back in a handicap. TFRHHIII BHA84
11 GATA BAN (IRE) (31) 66634-2 BF
B m Getaway (GER) - Meryemnana (IRE)
The Boot Inn Partnership
9 10-5
Dylan Johnston
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br A. Larkin 2 D Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair winning hurdler who took a big step back in the right direction over fences when second of 11 in handicap at Fontwell (3 1/4m, good, 4/1) 31 days ago. Leading claims off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA82
12
STAY HOPEFUL (IRE) (9) 1000-46
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - J’Espere (IRE)
6 10-2
Lee Edwards
Catch Twenty Two Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br P. Travers
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner at the fourth attempt. Has failed to better poor form over hurdles for current yard, including a couple of handicaps last month, but it’s possible a switch to fences could see him in a better light TFRHHIII BHA74
2025: MASTERDREAM (FR) 8 11 6 Conor O’Farrell 6-1 (Neil Mulholland) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Visor worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 4. Stewards Note:
JACK TO BAT: Following its run on 17/3/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 The Flying Poet (IRE), 7-1 Gata Ban (IRE), 8-1 Hall Lane (IRE), 9-1 Captain Boudet (FR), Jongleur d’Etoiles (FR), Redbridge Rambler (IRE), 14-1 Jack To Bat (GB), 16-1 Est Illic (IRE), 22-1 Axel Bleue (GB), 28-1 Jullou de Grissay (FR), Stay Hopeful (IRE), 33-1 Atlanta Brave (IRE) RACE
THIRD RACE 2.55
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE LAW WITHOUT THE HORSING AROUND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (ARC SUMMER CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER)
Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (9 wins from 90 runners, 10%) runs JIAIR MADRIK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs LA QUARITE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LA QUARITE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
APPLICATIONOFCASH was well on top at the finish when resuming winning ways here just over a fortnight ago and is taken to follow up with the return to further unlikely to be an issue Majestic Moment has proven steadily progressive since switching to the larger obstacles and should continue to run well, while recent Uttoxeter scorer Jiair Madrick remains well handicapped on his French form 1-2-3:
1.APPLICATIONOFCASH (IRE) 2.MAJESTIC MOMENT (IRE) 3.JIAIR MADRIK (FR)
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY
KEY Owner
Breeding
1 JIAIR MADRIK (FR) (21) P2F44-1
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Princesse Winner (FR)
Mr D. McCain Jnr
Br Emmanue-Julien Leclerc, Mme Isabelle Mou
7 12-0
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWProduced his best effort on these shores when recording a first chase success in 10-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (21f) 3 weeks ago. That form not the easiest to assess but remains well handicapped on French form TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 MAJESTIC MOMENT
(IRE)
(13) 1411-U2
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Lost It (IRE)
Mr T. D. H. Hughes
Br Mr Conor Hayes
7 11-12
Bryan Carver
Dean Summersby, Kellacott
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive since switching to chasing, recording a third success at Fontwell in April and beaten only by a course specialist there (19f) on most recent outing Should remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA98
3 APPLICATIONOFCASH (IRE)
B g Hillstar - Radical Rascal (IRE)
Rathkenny Racing Syndicate
(15) 35516-1 C 8 11-7
Rian Corcoran (5)
Gordon Treacy, North Tawton
Br M. Dalton Km Carpentry & Maintenance
TIMEFORMVIEWMade it 2 wins from 3 starts for current connections in 5-runner handicap chase at this course (2m, good) 15 days ago, well on top finish. Return to further unlikely to be an issue (bred to stay well) and remains of firm interest TFRHHHHH BHA93
4 LA QUARITE
(FR) (270) 213542- 6 11-5
B g Seahenge (USA) - Etoile de Kerfelec (FR) Sean Bowen
Mr H. Jones Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Gwenole Thepot, Sandy Thepot & Joel Le M Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened his account with an easy win at Newton Abbot (21f) July and returned to form with positive tactics back in use when second in 4-runner handicap there in September Off since but returns with his yard very much amongst the winners. TFRHHHHI BHA91
5
CULLIGRAN
(IRE) (327) 44/2143- 7 11-0
Gr m Notnowcato - Moonlit Theatre (IRE) Kielan Woods
Mrs C. Woods D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Miss Mary Morgan
TIMEFORMVIEWJustified support second time up over fences in a 21f handicap at Newton Abbot (good) last June. Ran respectably on both subsequent outings, including back over hurdles latest, and now reappears for a new yard after 10 months off. Market useful TFRHHHII BHA86
6 THE MOONLIGHT MAN (IRE) (17) 4PP2P-P 7 10-12
Ch g Malinas (GER) - Moonlight Lady (IRE) Callum Pritchard
The Riverside Countrymen Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Edmond Coleman
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who’s looked one with issues under Rules, making it 3 non-completions from 4 starts over fences when pulling up at Warwick latest. TFRHHIII BHA84
7 HOLY LEGEND (GB) (23) 00R56-1 7 10-12
B g Passing Glance - Holy Veil James Best
The Profile Partnership 2
Br Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHas looked more straightforward since the hood was applied and showed much improved form to get off the mark in a weak affair at Fontwell (2 1/4m, good to firm) last month. Not an obvious type to follow up, however. TFRHHHII BHA84
8
SONG OF EARTH (IRE) (79) 350/5P4- D
B g Mahler - Lady Lenson (IRE)
Mrs J.A Benson & Miss S.N. Benson
Br Morgan Kavanagh
11 10-7
Harry Bannister
Julian Smith, Tirley
Mrs Benson & Miss S.N Benson
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if retaining some ability on his third start back from a year off when fourth at Sedgefield in March but not enough to make him of major interest TFRHHIII BHA79
9 POOROLDMACKLEY
(IRE) (70) 513PF0- C D 7 10-7
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Parkview Delight (IRE)
Baytree
Br Mr Daniel Keating
Miss Eleanor Williams (7)
Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
TIMEFORM VIEW Is well treated on the pick of last summer’s form but was out of sorts when last seen earlier in the year TFRHHHII BHA79
10 NOBLE RECALL (GB)
(253) 412254- D
B g Telescope (IRE) - Fluffy Clouds
7 10-2
Lewis Stones (3)
Kathy Day Anthony Day, Hinckley
Br Shade Oak Stud Mr Day
TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark over hurdles at Southwell in May 2025 Runner-up next 2 starts and showed aptitude for chasing ridden with more restraint when fourth in 10-runner handicap over C&D in September Just out of the weights TFRHHHII BHA73
2025: CALLI BLACK (IRE) 7 11 8 James Davies 20-1 (David Weston) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Stewards Note:
LA QUARITE: Following its run on 9/9/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Applicationofcash (IRE), 9-2 Jiair Madrik (FR), 13-2 La Quarite (FR), 7-1 Holy Legend (GB), 15-2 Majestic Moment (IRE), 10-1 Culligran (IRE), 16-1 Noble Recall (GB), 18-1 Pooroldmackley (IRE), 22-1 Song of Earth (IRE), 33-1 The Moonlight Man (IRE)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Management accepts no liability whatsoever for bodily injury or loss or damage to property, no matter how caused.
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FOURTH RACE 3.33
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE MANBY NOT MANDY OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (42 wins from 248 runners, 17%) runs DELUSIONOFGRANDEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (13 wins from 29 runners, 45%) runs REDBARN LONGEST TRAVELLER: LITAQUE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
GIANT’S WAY is fitted with a tongue strap for his debut, having already had a breathing operation, which is a slight concern, but he’s very hard to get away from on paper Delusionofgrandeur and Redbarn have joined top yards after showing ability in points and head the opposition.
1-2-3: 1.GIANT’S WAY (IRE) 2.DELUSIONOFGRANDEUR (IRE) 3.REDBARN (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 DELUSIONOFGRANDEUR (IRE) (83) P3/4P62- 5 11-2
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Olwenbrook (IRE) Jack Hogan
Mr Mark Satterley Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Hugh Quinn BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWEUR13,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding. Dam (h101), 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2 3/4m) Golden Hoof. Maiden Irish pointer, runner-up last time (Mar 15). Yard has a excellent record in bumpers. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 EMERALD TIR (GB) (-)
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mini Adventure (IRE)
5 11-2
Tom Bellamy Clontyseer Racing Ltd
Br Rowland Crellin
Dom Elsworth & Ryan Hatch, Naunton
TIMEFORM VIEW £16,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding Dam unraced sister to high-class hurdler/ top-class chaser (stayed 25f) Menorah TFRHHHII BHA-
3 LITAQUE (FR) (15) F-1
B g Estejo (GER) - Urane de Ferbet (FR)
5 11-2
James Bowen
Mr H. Jones Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Mr Ivan Dumont Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORM VIEW EUR10,000 3-y-o, £5,000 4-y-o, Estejo gelding Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Grozni and French hurdler Donskoye Off mark in points at second attempt (beat sole rival, May 22). Represents in-form yard TFRHHHII BHA-
4 C’EST POUR MOI (FR) (15) 0
B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Caprika Royale (FR)
4 10-11
Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (7)
Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Pascal Beraud & Emmanuel Clayeux Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Pour Moi gelding who showed only greenness on his recent C&D debut TFRHHIII BHA-
5 GIANT’S WAY (IRE) (-)
4 10-11
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Avanguardia (GER) Jonjo O’Neill Jr Giant Steps Racing Limited Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Ballyreddin Stud & Pascale Menard Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWEUR140,000 Walk In The Park gelding Closely related to high-class but temperamental hurdler Labaik, and half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Aiguille Rouge. Fitted with a tongue strap having already had a breathing operation but plenty to like on paper nonetheless TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 MASTER TIM (GB) (48) 6- 4 10-11
B g Linda’s Lad - Donttellthemissis (IRE) Ben Poste
Mr P. S. Burke Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br Mr P. & Mrs N. Burke
TIMEFORM VIEW Linda’s Lad gelding. Dam (b85), lightly raced in bumpers, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/ chase winner (stays 21f) The Great Nudie. Unplaced sole start in point bumpers (Apr 19). TFRHHHII BHA-
7 STORM DUDLEY (GB) (-) 4 10-11
Ch g Territories (IRE) - Dalakina (IRE) James Davies
Miss E. J. Tanner David Weston, West Overton
Br D. J. Weston Flintstone Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Territories gelding Dam, maiden on Flat (stayed 1 1/2m), half-sister to useful Flat performers Dynamic (stayed 10.5f) and Cay Dancer (stayed 1 1/2m) and from very good family. Has a good Flat pedigree. TFRHHHII BHA-
8
ULTIMATELY (GB) (15) U-6
B g Time Test - Independencia
4 10-11
James Turner (5)
Mr Eric Boumans David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold
Br Mr E. Boumans
TIMEFORM VIEW Unseated rider sole start in point bumpers and raced too freely over C&D on recent Rules debut TFRHHIII BHA-
9
REDBARN
(IRE) (27) 3-4
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Chadzeau (FR)
Mr Dan Skelton
5 10-9
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Ballyreddin Stud & Pascale Menard The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW EUR30,000 3-y-o, £25,000 5-y-o, Walk In The Park mare Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 27f) Rubi Ball. Placed/made frame both starts in Irish points and has since transferred to a top yard TFRHHHHI BHA-
2025: NANA NOODLEMAN (IRE) 5 10 9 Sean Bowen 3-1 (Olly Murphy) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
C’EST POUR MOI: Following its run on 22/5/2026 it was reported that the horse ran green.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Giant’s Way (IRE), 4-1 Delusionofgrandeur (IRE), Redbarn (IRE), 5-1 Litaque (FR), 10-1 Emerald Tir (GB), 12-1 Storm Dudley (GB), 16-1 Master Tim (GB), 40-1 C’Est Pour Moi (FR), 66-1 Ultimately (GB)
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#BEPARTOFIT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (42 wins from 248 runners, 17%) runs MOLTEN SEA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs MAYO LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAYO trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
PIONEER PETE took his form to a borderline useful level when just failing in a highlycompetitive handicap at the Punchestown Festival and sets a good standard back in novice company despite his penalty. Miss Kingston impressed when routing the opposition on her yard debut at Chepstow and must be taken seriously with that performance supported by the timefigure. Molten Sea should also be thereabouts
1.PIONEER PETE 2.MISS KINGSTON (IRE) 3.MOLTEN SEA
1 PIONEER PETE (GB) (36) 22431-2 D
6 11-9
B g Frontiersman - Premier Blanc Jonjo O’Neill Jr Furlong Friends Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Anthea L. Morshead Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWJustified support in a 2m Wetherby maiden in late March and ran a cracker when second of 24 in a highly competitive Punchestown handicap subsequently Leading claims under a penalty back in novice company. TFRHHHHH BHA124
2 FINE FELLOW (GB) (28) 30-5
Ch g Dunaden (FR) - Pickersleigh (IRE)
6 11-2
Tom Broughton (3)
Mr Mervyn Jones Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Mervyn Jones Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks one for handicaps later on judged on early evidence. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 MAYO (GB) (25) 40-3
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Coco Frongelli
5 11-2
James Bowen
Jolly Condiments Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Dr F. O’Malley & Mr E. O’Malley Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEW Has shaped like a stayer on 2 of his 3 starts in bumpers and is probably one for longer trips in due course TFRHHIII BHA-
4
MISS KINGSTON
(IRE) (43) 043041- D
Gr m Kingston Hill - Waktu Karat (IRE)
5 11-2
Ciaran Gethings
McLeish & Partners Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Paul McEnery Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved appreciably on her Irish form for P. F. McEnery when dominant winner of 12-runner maiden (3/1) at Chepstow (2m, good to firm) in April. The opposition probably amounted to little, but it was still hard not to be impressed with the way she went about things. TFRHHHHI BHA118
5 MOLTEN SEA (GB) (56) 512- D
5 11-2
B m Too Darn Hot - Mill Springs Liam Harrison
Mr Walid Marzouk Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Rebecca Philipps Dementia Carers Respite
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flat winner (stays 16.5f) for William Haggas who struck at the second time of asking over hurdles in 2m Kempton novice in March Simply bumped into a better one under a penalty at Chepstow subsequently and likely to remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA117
6 SOLO ECLIPSE
(GB) (21) 26-6
B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Mille Et Une (FR)
6 11-2
Nick Slatter (3)
DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br Netherfield House Stud Pragnell
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on the first of 2 outings in bumpers but was readily put in his place once the race began in earnest switched to hurdling at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 LITTLE LADY ROCK (IRE) (316) 222- 5 10-9
B m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Our Polly (IRE) Ben Poste
Mrs A. Brotherton Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Mrs Barbara Beattie
TIMEFORM VIEW Has a stamina-laden pedigree but showed no shortage of speed when runner-up in a trio of bumpers for Ryan Potter last summer and shouldn’t be taken lightly on hurdling/stable debut TFRHHHII BHA-
1-2-3:
8 THATSNOTMYNAME (GB) (15) 0-0
B m Dartmouth - Ancora (IRE)
Judy & Jamie Magee
Br Dr Bryan Mayoh
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in bumper/C&D maiden hurdle.
5 10-9
Brendan Powell
Dan Horsford, Rockley
Rhm Horses Ltd
TFRHIIII BHA-
2025: CHELSEA ANNIE (IRE) 6 10 9 Conor O’Farrell 66-1 (Neil Mulholland) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Pioneer Pete (GB), 11-4 Miss Kingston (IRE), 3-1 Molten Sea (GB), 9-1 Little Lady Rock (IRE), 25-1 Solo Eclipse (GB), 28-1 Mayo (GB), 66-1 Fine Fellow (GB), 200-1 Thatsnotmyname (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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SIXTH RACE 4.50
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BEST SCRAP METAL PRICES CRS MALVERN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (24 wins from 106 runners, 23%) runs CASTLE IVERS, THEATRE TOM & TRUST HOUSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 17 runners, 35%) runs CASTLE IVERS, THEATRE TOM & TRUST HOUSE LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRESENTING MILAN trained by R G Hawker, Frome, 88 miles.
CONTINUANCE has some solid form in this grade and looks capable of bagging another winner for the in-form Martin Keighley stable, provided his exuberance is kept in check over the longer trip. Useful bumper performer Castle Ivers clearly hasn’t been the easiest to train but is feared in his bid to make it 3 wins from 4 over hurdles, while Oakley still looks potentially well treated.
1-2-3: 1.CONTINUANCE 2.CASTLE IVERS (IRE) 3.OAKLEY (GER)
1 CASTLE IVERS (IRE) (23) 310/1/0-1
B g Malinas (GER) - Made Easy (IRE)
7 12-0
Sean Bowen
Bective Stud Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br J. and J. Lawler
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced since a promising bumper career but proved he retains all his ability when making it 2 wins from 3 over hurdles on second start back from an absence at Perth last time, and there could well be better to come now back on track. TFRHHHHI BHA124
2 CONTINUANCE (GB) (33) 0/P223-4
B g Postponed (IRE) - Caravela (IRE)
Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 21
5 11-11
Freddie Keighley (5)
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Jon and Julia Aisbitt FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORMVIEWChased home a useful pair at Sandown in January and still looked in good heart when fourth in a 2m Warwick handicap on return. Longer trip is a slight concern given his free-going nature, though this is unlikely to be a stiff test, and he may add another winner to his stable’s recent haul TFRHHHHH BHA121
3 TRUST HOUSE (IRE) (23) 23/511-2 BF
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Rococo
6 11-10
Kevin Brogan
Bill Hawkins & Partner Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulmiddle-distanceFlatperformerwhoreadilylandedadoubleatFfosLasbeforeprogressingagainwhenchasinghomearejuvenatedstablemate at Perth last time High hopes that 2 1/2m will prove within range, but he looks the stable second string on jockey bookings. TFRHHHII BHA120
4 SPEED DAVIS (FR) (49) P/55611- D
B g Spider Flight (FR) - Trumpet Davis (FR)
Owners Group 117
8 11-5
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br C Quellier, A Quellier & S Quellier Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEWBeat a progressive one when successful at Musselburgh last November and produced a career best to follow up at Bangor (23f) in mid-April Going the right way but tougher task up in grade for his hat-trick bid TFRHHHII BHA115
5 OAKLEY (GER) (23) 1044-12 D BF
B g Protectionist (GER) - Ovambo Lady (GER)
Mrs C. Williams
Br Dr A. Bolte u. Dr H. H. Leimbach
8 11-4
Mr Barry Thomas Stone (7)
Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
TIMEFORM VIEW Had plenty in hand when making it 2 wins from 3 starts at Hereford under this good-value conditional and having only been beaten by a handicap blot at Fontwell last time, he should go well again TFRHHHHI BHA114
6 BERTIE B (GB) (411) 210P00/- 8 11-1
B g Kayf Tara - Toubeera
Richie McLernon
C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Boultbee Brooks Ltd Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded the 2024/25 season badly out of sorts, faring no better for the reapplication of cheekpieces at Chepstow when last seen, and has plenty to prove returning from over a year off. TFRHHIII BHA111
7 PRESENTING MILAN (IRE) (377) 23162/1- 6 10-9
B g Milan - Va’vite (IRE)
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mrs D Dewbery & Mrs D J Brown Richard Hawker, Frome
Br Diane Dewbery The Injured Jockeys Fund
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner didn’t need to improve on his hurdle debut second to get off the mark at Fontwell in May last year, however, that’s still only fair form and he’ll need to do more now sent handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA105
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Theatre Bird (IRE)
Milsom Baker Racing
Lewis Saunders (5)
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Br Thomas Merrigan
Delaware Foods Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to useful hurdler Theatre Man (2 1/2m-21f) who made the frame both completed starts in Irish points and looked a handicap project in maiden hurdles last season Step up in trip should benefit, though stable saddles 2 other better-fancied runners. TFRHHIII BHA103
2025: ROCKOLA (IRE) 5 11 4 Tom Bellamy 9-4 (Alan King) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Castle Ivers (IRE), 9-2 Oakley (GER), 6-1 Continuance (GB), 13-2 Trust House (IRE), 7-1 Speed Davis (FR), 9-1 Presenting Milan (IRE), 16-1 Theatre Tom (IRE), 33-1 Bertie B (GB) RACE
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
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TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE COPYBET OVERNIGHT BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE
RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (42 wins from 248 runners, 17%) runs GWASH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs FAIRLAWN SKIPPER LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAIRLAWN SKIPPER trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
No shortage of pace on paper and this should set up perfectly for EATON ANNE, who looked all about stamina when landing a double over hurdles earlier in his career Impecunious is expected to go close on second start for a new yard, while Pike Road makes appeal back over a more suitable trip
ANNE (IRE) 2.IMPECUNIOUS (IRE) 3.PIKE ROAD
1 PIKE ROAD (GB) (32) U1456-4 D
B g Yeats (IRE) - Ile de See (FR)
7 12-2
Freddie Keighley (5)
Mr Roger Harrison Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Greenlands Farm Stud FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled his tally under a positive ride at Uttoxeter last November and backed that up with a solid fourth at Cheltenham. Again found 2 1/2m on the sharp side on his return at Hereford, and while there’s plenty of pace on, he still looks interesting with cheekpieces back on for in-form yard. TFRHHHHI BHA112
2 PRINCE DE JUILLEY (FR) (215) 022122-
9 12-1
B g Honolulu (IRE) - Horemsaf (IRE) Ciaran Gethings
The Big Dog Partnership Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Mr Georges Trincot & Mrs Lucie Trincot F&S Consultants Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 3-time winner who was in a consistent streak of form when only finding a fairly useful type too good at Hereford in early-November and he’s likely to feature prominently if returning in similar heart TFRHHHII BHA111
3
THE
LONG WALK
(IRE) (61) 1P3P02- 6 12-1
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Collen Beag (IRE)
Martyn and Elaine Booth
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br James A. Slattery Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWRelatively lightly-raced 6-y-o who was outstayed when runner-up over 3 1/4m at Hereford in early-April. The slightly shorter trip/addition of first-time cheekpieces ought to be in his favour and he’s expected to be competitive. TFRHHHII BHA111
4 EBONY WARRIOR (IRE)
(29) 31/UP5-5 C
Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Three Wood (IRE)
DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson
8 12-1
Kielan Woods
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br Kk Agri Ltd Pragnell
TIMEFORMVIEWThings haven’t gone to plan for this dual winner since unseating (when running a fine race) at Worcester last May, but he did shape as though retaining ability when fifth of 8 on return from another absence at Market Rasen on his latest start. TFRHHIII BHA111
5 EATON ANNE (IRE) (28) 40524-2
B g Golden Lariat (USA) - Express Mail (IRE)
8 12-0
Sean Bowen
Foxtrot Racing Eaton Anne Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Fintan Farrell Foxtrot Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of back-to-back handicap hurdles in 2024/25, he ran as well as he ever has following another breathing operation when runner-up in a Hexham handicap chase (typically not fluent) last time, and this looks the ideal scenario to make a winning return to hurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA110
6 BALKARDY (FR) (32) 5/156P-U D
9 11-12
Ch g Balko (FR) - Kalimnos (FR) Miss Eleanor Williams (7)
Mr W. J. Evans Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
Br Mr Hugo Merienne & Mr Yann Hamon Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWCompletely lost his form after winning over 2 1/2m at Ffos Las this time last year and it’s hard to gauge his well-being, having unseated early on his return over fences. TFRHHIII BHA108
7 IMPECUNIOUS (IRE) (28) 13/421-4
7 11-12
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Fancytail (IRE) Bryan Carver
Mrs S. M. Trump Ian Chanin, Thorverton
Br Mrs Christine Wilson
TIMEFORMVIEWQuirky sort who travelled smoothly when doubling his tally in a staying handicap at Newton Abbot on
1-2-3: 1.EATON
8
GWASH (IRE) (28) 62006-5
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - My Lady Dane (IRE)
7 11-11
Tom Broughton (3)
The Ravenswell Ladies Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br James Codd BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Having gone close over this trip at Uttoxeter in July, he finished last year out of sorts and looked rusty when down the field at Warwick on his reappearance. TFRHHIII BHA107
9 LACRIMA (FR)
(7) 1110-04
B g Voiladenuo (FR) - Vie Royale (FR)
Ms Belinda Jayne Heal
Br Mr Christopher Steadman
5 11-9
Jack Quinlan
Nick Scholfield, Lambourn
Nick Scholfield Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a hat-trick of claiming chases in France last summer/autumn but has shown nothing so far for current connections, latterly in a chase at Stratford on Tuesday. TFRHHIII BHA105
10 FAIRLAWN SKIPPER (GB) (24)
23334-0
6 11-8
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Joe’s Island James Bowen Ross, Tom, Helena Partnership Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Paul S Davies
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who made a solid start over hurdles on good ground last season, though was probably unsuited by conditions when well held at Kelso in November and shaped as if needing the run on return at Perth. TFRHHIII BHA104
11 PETER’S LAST DEAL (FR) (28) 35/36-0
5 10-13
B g Walzertakt (GER) - Taradissima Has (FR) Ben Poste
Lady Gibbings Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped as though worth a go over this sort of trip when third on hurdle debut at Hereford (2 1/2m) and ought to benefit from the switch to a handicap, having again found 2m too sharp when well beaten on return/qualifying run at Warwick. TFRHHIII BHA95
2025: I’M A STARMAN 12 12 0 Sean Bowen 7-4 (Mark Rimell) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Eaton Anne (IRE), 11-2 Pike Road (GB), Impecunious (IRE), 13-2 Prince de Juilley (FR), The Long Walk (IRE), 14-1 Ebony Warrior (IRE), 16-1 Fairlawn Skipper (GB), 20-1 Balkardy (FR), 25-1 Peter’s Last Deal (FR), 33-1 Gwash (IRE), Lacrima (FR)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
