WELCOME
The Eventmasters Race night is back!!
The full card kindly sponsored by Eventmasters who are returning here, once again today. From all the team here at Worcester Racecourse, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and hope all your guests enjoy our hospitality.
Following the recent hot weather, it is fantastic to get a division so this evening we have 8 races with a total of 61 runners; so out on the track will be full of action. Another race meeting which will be full of action and not to miss is our newly branded Family Festival on Sunday 31st August.
There will be fun for all the family; including pony racing, kids entertainment, a Taylor Swift tribute after racing, and most notably, our very first mascot race! All proceeds will be going to Larsens Pride and Midlands Air Ambulance, so it will be well worth entering and getting involved!
Feaststreat are back with us today, serving up some delicious street food to keep you going this evening. You will find their stand within the enclosure with some great food offers to choose from; loaded fries, gourmet burgers, gyros wraps, pulled pork hotdog, stoned baked pizza, to name a few of the possible choices here today!
It is a very exciting time to be a part of Worcester Racecourse, with plenty of growth ahead. If you would like to join us on this journey, we still have plenty of sponsorship opportunities and hospitality available for the remainder or the year, so if this is of interest please do drop us an email at info@worcester-racecourse.co.uk for more details.
Good luck to each and everyone here today. Have a very enjoyable evening with us and hopefully see you again here on the 24th July!
Michael Thomas
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THURSDAY 17 JULY (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.
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FIRST RACE 5.05
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE eventmasters.co.uk CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2026 ON SALE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182. (Penalty Value £6178.77)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (23 wins from 109 runners, 21%) runs DAVIDOC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (6 wins from 46 runners, 13%) runs JUBILANT LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUBILANT trained by James Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
Each of the trio have realistic prospects but JUBILANT appeals most having stepped forward from his winning chase debut when third in what looked a strong race for the grade over C&D earlier this month. He can make it two wins from 3 starts over fences, with the consistent Davidoc expected to give him most to think about, though chase debutant Paddy De Pole is in good hands for his first try over fences and could yet have more to offer
(IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 JUBILANT (FR) (15) 1535-13
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - A Merveille (FR)
6 11-10
Sean Bowen
Mr & Mrs R Sage James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mr Francois-Marie Cottin
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly usefulhurdler has madeaveryencouragingstart tohiscareeroverfences,buildingon his successfulchasedebutwhenapromisingthirdinastrong race for the grade over C&D 15 days ago, having rather conceded first run. Looks well up to winning more races in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA118
2 PADDY
DE POLE
(IRE) (50) 13332-5
B g Alkaadhem - Squirrel Wood (IRE)
7 11-5
Harry Cobden
Mick Fitzgerald Racing Syndicate 2 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br T. A. Keating Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishPointwinnerrattledoffaquick-firehat-trickinhandicaphurdlesthistimelastyearandsubsequentlyranwithcreditwithoutthreateningtowin from higher marks Likely needed the run on comeback at Newton Abbot last month and could do better now sent chasing TFRHHHII BHA113
3 DAVIDOC (FR) (30) 5432-24
7 10-11
B g Davidoff (GER) - Codrina (FR) Ben Jones
The 1CP Syndicate Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mr Gheorghe Codre Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning hurdler has matched that form over fences without managing to get his head in front. Tried in cheekpieces for the first time (discarded) when again running creditably, finishing fourth in a 6-runner chase at Stratford last month (well in contention home turn). Should remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA105
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Jubilant (FR), 7-4 Davidoc (FR), 7-2 Paddy de Pole (IRE)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
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
BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS
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 5.40
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE eventmasters.co.uk ROYAL ASCOT 2026 ON SALE 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): D Hamer (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs DEAL EM HIGH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Hamer (1 win from 2 runners, 50%) runs DEAL EM HIGH
WEIGHTWATCHER: SIR JACK WEST won off a handicap mark of 86, his rating is now down 8lb to 78. LONGEST TRAVELLER: FORGET YOU NOT trained by Miss J Du Plessis, Saltash, 179 miles.
A few of these met over C&D just over a fortnight ago and this looks to concern the first and second that day, KING OFTHE STORY taken to confirm his superiority over Henry Box Brown on the back of a 6lb rise in the weights. Deal Em High was also a recent C&D winner, but Debra Hamer’s 8-y-o may have to settle for minor honours this time under a penalty.
1 RATHMACKNEE (IRE) (29) 440P0-4 D 9 12-0
B g Jet Away - Let’s Park (IRE)
Tabitha Worsley (3) Fawley House Stud Danni O’Neill, North Fawley
Br Arctic Tack Stud Fawley House Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair winner at 20f over hurdles for Nicky Henderson Rarely threatened for present yard, though did at least stop the slide after 4 months off back chasing when fourth of 7 at this track (16.5f, good to firm) last month. Back up in trip and he’s no certainty to build on that effort TFRHHHII BHA94
2 HENRY BOX BROWN (IRE) (15) 06F1-U2 CD 8 11-7
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lough Coyne (IRE)
Ellis Collier (5) Old Gold Racing 7 Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Miss E. Hamilton Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner last summer and added to tally at Leicester in December Jumped much better than on return and ran up to something like his best when 5 1/2 lengths second of 13 to King of The Story over C&D (good) just over 2 weeks ago and would be a big player with a repeat effort TFRHHHHI BHA87
3 WEE WILLIE NAIL (IRE) (30) PP/5P-66 7 11-5
B g Yeats (IRE) - Siba de La Pampa (FR)
Mr R. C. Harper
Br Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey
Mr Sam Burton (7)
Richard Harper, Kings Sutton
TIMEFORM VIEW Won Gowran maiden on final start for Gordon Elliott in September 2022, but has offered little for present connections and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA85
4 KING OF THE STORY (IRE) (15) 64/00-41 CD 9 10-13
B g Yeats (IRE) - Episodique (IRE) Ben Poste Hollingsworth, Drewett, Fox & Porter
Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary
Br Cathal Ennis Polly Gundry Training
TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on the promise of last month’s C&D fourth to double his tally in 13-runner handicap at this C&D (good) just over a fortnight ago, leading last 6lb higher mark to contend with but capable of following up given the manner of that success. TFRHHHHH BHA79
5 SIR JACK WEST (IRE) (15) 355P2/-0 CD 9 10-12
B g Westerner - Star Sprinkled Sky (IRE)
Lewis Stones (3) Knowle Racing Stables Limited
Deborah Cole, Solihull
Br Patrick Cronin Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerin2023and despitebeingsentoffatsingle-figure odds,probablyneededtherunafter21monthsoffwhentailed-offtenthof 13to King of The Story in handicap chase at this C&D (good) just over 2 weeks ago. This outing should reveal what ability remains. TFRHHHII BHA78
6 DEAL
EM HIGH
(GB) (10) 30PP-51 CD 8 10-11 (in7lbex)
Ch g Mountain High (IRE) - Dirty Deal
Mr Ian Richard Goatson
Br G. Phillips
Robert Dunne
Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
TIMEFORMVIEWSprung a surprise from 8lb out of the handicap to end a losing run stretching back to his bumper days in 2021 when winning 6-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good) 10 days ago. Quite what he achieved that day is open to question, so he could be worth taking on under a penalty TFRHHHII BHA70 (+12)
7 FORGET YOU NOT (FR) (84) 435/066- 10 10-5
Ch g Smadoun (FR) - Baby Sitter (FR)
Mr Richard Charles Dodson
Br GAEC Leviau
Harry Kimber
Jackie du Plessis, Saltash
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor handicap chaser who took a step back in the right direction when sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Warwick (16.2f, good) back in April. Back up in trip and the percentage call is to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA71
1-2-3: 1.KING OF THE STORY (IRE)
THIRD RACE 6.12
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE eventmasters.co.uk 40TH ANNIVERSARY 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) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (20 wins from 169 runners, 12%) runs NOBLE CAVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (5 wins from 11 runners, 45%) runs UNWANTED ATTENTION LONGEST TRAVELLER: UNWANTED ATTENTION trained by M Bowen & RADHARC NA SLAINE trained by D Rees - both Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
UNWANTED ATTENTION failed to land market support starting out for his new yard at Cartmel 3 weeks ago but this ground should be more suitable and back up in trip, he’s afforded another chance. To Be Sure and Prince Cleni head the opposition.
1-2-3: 1.UNWANTED ATTENTION (IRE) 2.TO BE SURE 3.PRINCE CLENI (FR)
1 I AM ROCCO (GB) (81) 525U6-0
Br g Kayf Tara - Isabello (IRE)
Mr T. Ellis
8 12-0
Jack Andrews (3)
Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Fresh Air
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden in Ireland and last of 8 finishers in a point when last seen in April. TFRHHIII BHA97
2 PRESENTING BELLE (IRE) (761)
B m Valirann (FR) - Lace Parasol (IRE)
Mr D. B. Roberts
Br Susan Bredin
P2P0/41/-
8 11-9
Lee Edwards
Dave Roberts, Kenley
TIMEFORMVIEWLeft hurdles form well behind when making a winning chase debut at Uttoxeter in June 2023, despite a mixed round of jumping. Off the track since and has changed yards, so well-being has to be taken on trust. Blinkers replace visor. TFRHHHII BHA92
3 TO BE SURE (GB) (42) 6P2U2-3 D
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Egretta Island (IRE)
T Hywel Jones Racing
10 11-8
Ellis Collier (5)
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mrs Tessa Greatrex & Mr D Futter Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced and winless since April 2023 but down in the weights and placed last 3 completed starts, keeping on for third at Ffos Las last month. Can remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA91
4
GRILLON
DE MONTY (FR) (22) P5P4-26
B g Crillon (FR) - Pat’s Girl (FR)
Stephen Allen
Br Elevage de Monty
10 11-7
Jamie Brace (5)
Stephen Allen, Chipping Norton
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran is not the force of old nowadays but his mark reflects that and he strung a couple of good performances together at Warwick this spring, latterly when runner-up over 3m Dropped markedly in trip and brushed aside at Worcester 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA90
5 PRINCE CLENI (FR) (22) 12654-F
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Cleni River (FR)
Daffodil Racing Cleni
7 11-0
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br S.C.E.A de La Metairie Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Southwell in January and keeping on for an in-frame position when falling 2 out over C&D 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHHI BHA83
6 UNWANTED ATTENTION (IRE) (20) 3PU0P-4 BF 7 10-12
B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Balinacary
Sean Bowen
Carl & Emma Pyne Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Joseph Robb
TIMEFORMVIEWMarketRasenwinnerlastsummer LosthiswayforRyanPotterintheautumnandfailedtomeetexpectationsstartingoutfornewyardwhenfourth of 8 in handicap chase over 21f at Cartmel last month. Drying ground in his favour back up in trip and well worth another chance TFRHHHHH BHA81
7 NOBLE CAVE (IRE) (22) 040P-35
6 10-9
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Miss Parkington (IRE) Richie McLernon The JM Syndicate Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Christopher Maye Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Minor promise only so far, held back by a couple of mistakes when fifth over C&D 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA78
8 RADHARC NA SLAINE (IRE) (23) P3-5235
8 10-2
B g Jet Away - Alstroemeria (IRE) Conor Ring
John, Roger & Dai David Rees, Haverfordwest
Br Mr K. Bolger
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden but finished placed twice in May/June at Newton Abbot. Unable to continue the good work at that venue 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA71
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 7. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Unwanted Attention (IRE), 5-1 To Be Sure (GB), 13-2 Radharc Na Slaine (IRE), 15-2 Grillon De Monty (FR), 8-1 Prince Cleni (FR), Noble Cave (IRE), 17-2 Presenting Belle (IRE), 20-1 I Am Rocco (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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ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE eventmasters.co.uk SUPPORTING PROSTATE CANCER UK 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): O Murphy (17 wins from 76 runners, 22%) runs KOPA KILANA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs KOPA KILANA LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZAFAAN trained by Charlie Clover, Newmarket, 132 miles.
KOPA KILANA is a long-standing maiden over hurdles but there’s a good chance that will soon change having joined Olly Murphy and he’s taken to strike at the first time of asking for his new trainer. Ez Tiger saw off a next-time-out winner over C&D last month and can give the selection most to do
1 MIX OF CLOVER (GB) (22) 1PP1F-3 CD 11 12-0
B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Allforclover (IRE) Jonathan Burke
Miss S. Troughton Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Miss S. Troughton Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Scored twice over fences last summer and made a creditable return from a 9-month break when second in a 2m course chase 3 weeks ago. Has his first hurdle start in nearly 2 years here. TFRHHHII BHA105
2 ZAFAAN (IRE) (20) 335-2
5 11-12
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Gush (USA) Harry Bannister
Odds-On Syndicate
Charlie Clover, Newmarket
Br Kilshannig Stud & Flaxman Holdings Clover Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWSecond in 2m Southwell handicap hurdle off this mark in June. Went one better on the Flat at Yarmouth later in the month and should give another good account of himself back over timber. Engaged 4.20 Bath Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA103
3 EZ TIGER (IRE) (29) 15312-1 CD
8 11-6
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Miss Opera Bryan Carver
Mr N Rodway & Partner
Br Joseph Smiddy
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form last season picked up where he left off when landing 7-runner C&D handicap on reappearance 4 weeks ago. The second has boosted the form since so a 4lb rise shouldn’t prevent him making another bold bid TFRHHHHI BHA97
4 PLAY PRETEND (IRE) (15) F353-3U
B g Make Believe - Pride Celebre (IRE)
The Holt Fleet Hot Shots
Br Tum Nuttall & Make Believe Syndicate
4 11-4
Lee Edwards
Dave Roberts, Kenley
TIMEFORMVIEW Juvenile hurdle winner last summer Made a respectable start to his handiap career when third of 7 over 2m at Southwell on reappearance in June. Unseated early over C&D since TFRHHIII BHA99
5
KOPA KILANA (IRE) (75) 42203-3 D
B g Milan - Kophinou (FR)
Ladies in Racing 1
8 11-0
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr R. Bryan Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner 0-21 over hurdles for Maurice Barnes subsequently but placed in handicaps off similar marks last summer and has been the subject of a significant trainer change since last seen in May. Very interesting, particularly if backed TFRHHHHH BHA91
2024: CALDWELL 7 11 3 Sean Quinlan 11-2 (Jennie Candlish) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: KOPA KILANA: Following its run on 3/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was struck into its left-fore.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Kopa Kilana (IRE), 3-1 Ez Tiger (IRE), 9-2 Zafaan (IRE), 8-1 Mix of Clover (GB), Play Pretend (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIME
1-2-3: 1.KOPA KILANA (IRE) 2.EZ TIGER (IRE) 3.ZAFAAN (IRE)
FIFTH RACE 7.20
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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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 (23 wins from 109 runners, 21%) runs BETTY’S TIARA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs Emma Fenton (2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs CALL TO DUTY LONGEST TRAVELLER: WHISKEY ON ICE trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.
A reproduction of the form BETTY’S TIARA has shown on the majority of her starts this year will probably be good enough to get off the mark here. Shark Hanlon’s Whiskey On Ice may benefit from the longer trip and is second choice ahead of last-time-out C&D handicap runner-up Call To Duty
1 CALL TO DUTY (IRE) (55) 246PP-2
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gaye Memories
Mrs N. Turner & Mrs E. Fenton
6 11-4
Harry Cobden
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler. Bounced back from disappointing efforts when second in a C&D handicap (good to soft) 8 weeks ago, although he did find little after briefly looking in command TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 HE’SGOTSOMETOE (FR) (10) 06
B g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Belle Josee (FR)
Mr G. A. Moore
5 11-4
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mr Eric Becq Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a Bangor bumper and 2 1/2m course maiden hurdle in recent weeks. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 JULLOU DE GRISSAY (FR) (27) 2113-32
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ninon de Grissay (FR)
6 11-4
Mr James King (3)
The Galloping Dentist at 45 The Green Max Comley, Naunton
Br Henri Batiot & Scea Batiot Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but modest maiden hurdler under Rules. Went close in a 23f Market Rasen novice last time but it was a weak 4-runner race and this demands more. TFRHHHII BHA104
4 MOUNT RINJANI (IRE) (11) 50-21P4
B g Mount Nelson - Milanese View (IRE)
Mr Robert P. Clarke
6 11-4
Ben Poste
Clare Ellam, Market Drayton
Br M. & V. Bohan Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but remote fourth in 20.5f Market Rasen maiden on hurdle and stable debut 11 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 WHISKEY ON ICE (IRE) (46) S-534
B g Yeats (IRE) - Sliabh Na Muice (IRE)
Eventmasters Limited
Br Mrs Margaret Murphy
5 11-4
Paddy Hanlon (7)
John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
TIMEFORMVIEWHas reached the frame in 2 1/2m maiden hurdles at Sligo and Kilbeggan in recent months and shapes as if this longer trip may see him in an even better light Respected Irish raider TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 BETTY’S TIARA (GB) (10) 5230-22
7 10-11
B m Kayf Tara - Burgundy Betty (IRE) Ben Jones
Mrs Emma Palmer Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mrs Bridget Henley Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler who arrives on the back of fine runner-up efforts in similar races around 2 1/2m at Southwell and this venue in recent weeks Leading claims now stepping up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA108 (-1)
7 CHEEKY LADY (GB) (300) 5/PP/P53- 7 10-11
B m Linda’s Lad - Cheeky Blinder Chad Bament (7)
Mrs Helen Bament Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Mrs Helen Bament geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort in maiden hurdles at Newton Abbot at the end of last summer when third over 21.5f on the second occasion First outing for 10 months. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 DARCY’S GLANCE (GB) (15) 004-005
6 10-11
B m Passing Glance - Exchanging Glances Shane Quinlan (3)
Robert and Sandra Davenport
Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton
Br Mr R. & Mrs S. M. Davenport Andy Martin Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains winless following 11 attempts overall and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere Engaged 5.10 Uttoxeter Wednesday. TFRHIIII BHA71
2024: RED HUGH (IRE) 6 11 1 Tabitha Worsley 16-1 (Jake Coulson) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 6.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Betty’s Tiara (GB), 11-2 Whiskey On Ice (IRE), 15-2 Call To Duty (IRE), Jullou de Grissay (FR), 17-2 Cheeky Lady (GB), 50-1 Darcy’s Glance (GB), 100-1 He’sgotsometoe (FR), Mount Rinjani (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 7.50
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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): B Pauling (23 wins from 109 runners, 21%) runs PALM BEACH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs THE FLYING POET LONGEST TRAVELLER: SCHOOL DAYS OVER trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 241 miles.
THE FLYING POET has taken his form up a notch sent handicapping this season and is well worth another chance having been unsuited by the emphasis on speed at Perth last time He remains unexposed at this trip and is taken to get off the mark, though Hammer Dan is respected after his good second over C&D 15 days ago Shandancer is also one to note on return.
1-2-3: 1.THE FLYING POET (IRE) 2.HAMMER DAN (IRE) 3.SHANDANCER (IRE)
1 SCHOOL DAYS OVER (IRE) (53) 333P6-P 8 12-0
Br g Ocovango - Landenstown Rose (IRE)
Sean Grantham (10)
Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton
Br Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent in handicap hurdles last summer but ran poorly tried again over fences in October. Shaped better back over hurdles on final start for Fergal O’Brien, but after 7 months off he offered little when pulled up at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) in May. TFRHHIII BHA100
2 BALLYVAUGHAN BAY (IRE)
(66) 15542-P
B g Fame And Glory - Roughan Daisy (IRE)
8 11-13
Tom Bellamy
Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Mr Patrick McAvoy Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened account in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f) in June last year and matched that form when runner-up at the same C&D in April, clear of the rest Pulled up on chasing debut latest outing, but he’s not ruled out back hurdling with tongue tie added. TFRHHHII BHA99
3 THE FLYING POET (IRE) (39) 420-25 BF
B g Milan - Bawnmore Lass (IRE)
6 11-11
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy Racing Club Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr E Mulryan Motaclan
TIMEFORM VIEW After 8 months off, showed improved form sent handicapping when runner-up at Ffos Las (20f) in May, before needing a stronger gallop when fifth of 10 at Perth (23.9f, good) 17 days later. Major player with more still to offer at this trip TFRHHHHH BHA97
4 SHANDANCER (IRE) (425) 03303/2-
B g Morpheus - Mrs Popple
8 11-11
Harry Cobden Racing To Profit & Partner
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Mrs Claire Doyle Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden but stepped forward from stable debut effort when second in novice handicap at Bangor (19.6f, good) in May last year, despite not jumping fluently Off 14 months since, though he’s dropped to a handy mark with cheekpieces now reapplied. TFRHHHHI BHA97
5 KAPROYALE (GB) (16) 15/164-6
Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - As You Leave (FR)
10 11-10
Mr James King (3) The Galloping Dentist at 45 The Green
Max Comley, Naunton
Br E. M. Peck & Sons Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWGained third hunter chase success when scoring at Stratford last May and creditable fourth over hurdles at same course (22f, good to soft) in March. After another 3 months off, struggled in handicap chase also at Stratford 16 days ago, though has lower mark returned to hurdling TFRHHIII BHA96
6 INDIAN SUNBIRD (IRE) (58) U55P-51 CD
B g Hillstar - Mausin (IRE)
Mr N. Ender
Br Corrin Stud & Kevin Lynch
8 11-4
Harry Bannister
Sara Ender, Malton
Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark over C&D a year ago and worked himself back to that level when doubling his tally in a Southwell handicap (24.3f, good) in May, form boosted by the second winning over fences next time. Can give another good account back at this venue TFRHHHII BHA90
7 HAMMER DAN (IRE) (15) 0P/11-22 7 11-2
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Soliya (FR) Jack Tudor
Gillards Transport Ltd & John White
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Gary Adams W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWWent 2-2 last summer at Newton Abbot and Stratford and ran well returning from 11-month absence when second back at Newton Abbot (26.5f) in June Another good effort when again finishing runner-up at this C&D (good) 15 days ago, so
8
ZUUL (GB) (267) 032045-
7 10-9
Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Sharp Dresser (USA) Nathan Moscrop
Diamond Racing & Howdale Bloodstock
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Howdale Bloodstock Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWStill looking for first success but shaped well when placed both starts in June 2024. Didn’t go on from those efforts subsequently, though, fifth of 11 at Southwell (20.4f, good) when last seen in October. Has had wind op ahead of return TFRHHHII BHA81
9 GETAWAYS GIFT (IRE) (63) 52/540-4
B m Getaway (GER) - Northwood Milan (IRE)
Anthony Honeyball Racing Club
5 10-9
Sam Twiston-Davies
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br J. R. Weston geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of 3 outings in bumpers but little impact in 3 starts over hurdles so far, well-beaten fourth of 9 in mares ’ novice at Fontwell (17.7f, good) in May. Blinkers now applied as she goes up in trip for handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA81
10 ILLICO
DE MONTAVE (FR)
(129) 40/5000-
Gr g Honolulu (IRE) - Sigit d’Acadour (FR)
7 10-8
Ben Poste
Mrs Rosemary Gasson Rosemary Gasson, Banbury
Br Mrs Isabelle Hautreux Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame in a pair of 2m novice hurdles in early-2024 but has found it tough in handicaps since, faring no better in first-time cheekpieces when tenth of 13 at Stratford (22f, good to soft) in March. Looks to be up against it. TFRHHIII BHA80
11
PALM BEACH (IRE)
(14) 5P006-0 BF
8 10-3
B g Galileo (IRE) - Alta Anna (FR) Elliott England (10)
Mrs Sophie Pauling Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Lynch-Bages & Rhinestone Bloodstock Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWOne-time fair hurdler who largely struggled last season Making first run since leaving John Dixon after 12 weeks off, was strong in the betting (5/4) but finished only seventh in handicap at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark, though TFRHHHII BHA75
12 STRIPE OF HONOUR (IRE) (10)
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Miss Top (IRE)
6P0-533 CD 12 10-2
Harriet Tucker (7)
Kathy Day Anthony Day, Hinckley
Br Michael Kearns Mr Day
TIMEFORMVIEWBoth previous wins at this course and, though the latest was gained back in May 2023, he posted his best effort for a while when third at Southwell (24.3f) in June Filled the same position back here (23f, good) 10 days ago, but more needed from 1lb out of weights. TFRHHIII BHA73
2024: IRON HEART 7 12 0 Sean Bowen 4-1 (Peter & Michael Bowen) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8. Stewards Note:
PALM BEACH: Following its run on 3/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 The Flying Poet (IRE), 5-1 Hammer Dan (IRE), 7-1 Shandancer (IRE), 8-1 Indian Sunbird (IRE), 9-1 Ballyvaughan Bay (IRE), Palm Beach (IRE), 16-1 Zuul (GB), Getaways Gift (IRE), 18-1 Kaproyale (GB), Stripe of Honour (IRE), 28-1 School Days Over (IRE), 40-1 Illico de Montave (FR)
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE Jic TRANSPORT
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)
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): Fergal O’Brien (45 wins from 240 runners, 19%) runs BENSINI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs JIPEKAA MACHIN
WEIGHTWATCHER: BOSKILL BORDEN won off a handicap mark of 94, his rating is now down 7lb to 87. LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOSKILL BORDEN trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
NACHTGEIST failed to meet expectations when a gambled-on favourite on debut for the Murphy yard last month but the step up in trip here promises to suit and he’s worth keeping the faith with. Orange Diamond ran well over C&D last time and has to be respected again after an eye-catching stable switch, whilst Boskill Borden has also done well since the visor has been applied and can reach the podium over C&D for the third start in a row. 1-2-3:
colours no horse age st lb
1 JIPEKAA MACHIN (FR) (592) 5464/62/- 6 12-0
B g Saonois (FR) - Salsavina (FR)
Always Trying Syndicate
Br Miss Patricia Lemarie
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler at his best and wasn’t disgraced when beaten narrowly in a match at Carlisle (17f, heavy) when last seen in December 2023 Market should prove best guide returning from 19 months off. TFRHHHII BHA100
2 NACHTGEIST (IRE) (45) 25/206-5 BF
Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Neele (IRE)
Middleham Park XCV & M Harris
Br Juergen & Ursula Imm GbR
5 11-12
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful at best on Flat and fair form over hurdles for Anthony Charlton and Gary & Josh Moore Backed into odds-on favouritism making debut for this yard at Market Rasen yard but could only finish fifth Greater test of stamina should suit here and he’s highly respected. TFRHHHHH BHA98
3 BOSKILL BORDEN (IRE)
(10) 04-5023
B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Aweebounce (IRE)
Toni, Dai & Griffiths
Br Pat McCarthy
6 11-1
Shane Fenelon (5)
David Rees, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORMVIEW Has been in good form since the visor has been applied, arriving on the back of a pair of placed efforts over C&D. Mark unchanged from his third here 10 days ago and he should be in the mix again. TFRHHHHI BHA87
4 LADY HENRIETTA
(GB) (259) 2066PP- 5 10-12
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Matrow’s Lady (IRE)
Ben Jones
Mr Steven John Matthews Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Steven Matthews Matthews Roofing Bristol Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a Stratford bumper last July but failed to build on that switched to hurdling, pulled up over C&D 8 months ago on final run for Peter & Mickey Bowen. Needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence but suspicion remains we’ve not seen all she’s capable of TFRHHHII BHA84
5 ORANGE DIAMOND (FR) (65) FP/5P6-2 7 10-10
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
TIMEFORMVIEWJust poor form for Clive Boultbee-Brooks but at least ended time with that trainer on a positive note, finishing second in a C&D handicap hurdle (good to soft) 65 days ago. Since changed hands for £15,000 and he’s respected making debut for new yard. TFRHHHHI BHA82
6 BENSINI (GB) (47) 3U40-00 CD 9 10-3
B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Grouch Onthe Couch (IRE) Liam Harrison
B Jones & Son Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr Wayne Jones B Jones & Sons Tar Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWAwhilesincehe’sshownmuchoverhurdlesbutatleastlastedlongerthanonreturnwhenseventhof15inhandicaphurdleatStratford(22f,good,25/1) 47 days ago. Has since rejoined his former yard from Robbie Llewellyn and is worth a betting check with regular headgear back on TFRHHHII BHA75
7 LITTLE MILLER (IRE) (56) 1/006-5
6 10-3
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Bruens Folly (IRE) Adam Wedge
Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Miss Emma Tector Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start between the flags, but no show in 4 starts over hurdles to date, including on handicap debut (first run following a wind op) at Ffos Las last time Tongue tied now and drop in trip might suit but others preferred overall TFRHHIII BHA75
8
JACKIE DIAMOND (GB) (33) 33-550
B m Territories (IRE) - The Dukkerer (IRE)
5 10-2
Harry Bannister
Mrs T. Cass Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn
Br Martin Percival High View Racing Ltd, Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW
Jumped and travelled with no fluency at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good, 28/1) 33 days ago and she’s easily opposable after that effort TFRHIIII BHA73
9 SWEET SERENE
(GB) (15) 4456-06
B m Cityscape - Malindi Bay (FR)
5 10-2
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells
Br SD Faiers Drill Service (Horley) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW No form over hurdles and is easy to pass over from out of the weights Engaged 5.10 Uttoxeter Wednesday. TFRHIIII BHA66
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Nachtgeist (IRE), 3-1 Orange Diamond (FR), 7-2 Boskill Borden (IRE), 10-1 Jipekaa Machin (FR), 14-1 Lady Henrietta (GB), 16-1 Bensini (GB), 50-1 Little Miller (IRE), 150-1 Jackie Diamond (GB), 200-1 Sweet Serene (GB)
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THE Jic TRANSPORT 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 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (17 wins from 76 runners, 22%) runs ROGUE MISSION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (6 wins from 46 runners, 13%) runs SIXTY PLUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: SEASETT trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.
NOBLE RECALL can race off the same mark as when an excellent recent C&D second (form been franked) so looks the way to go Sixty Plus rates a big danger though on the back of his improved second here last time out with Seasett and Rogue Mission appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours
1 SEASETT (GB) (65) 55050-5
B g Wootton Bassett - Sea Horn (FR)
7 12-0
Paddy Hanlon (7)
Eventmasters Limited John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
Br Sea Horn Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2024 but tongue tied when a creditable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, good) 65 days ago. No forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA98
2 BEN LOMOND (IRE) (22) 043-U33
5 11-8
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Coquette Rouge (IRE) Harry Reed
Simonell Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
Br Roundhill Stud & C. & M. Murphy
TIMEFORM VIEW Below form third of 9 in novice hurdle here (16f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Up in trip for his handicap hurdle debut with more needed TFRHHIII BHA92 (-2)
3 GILLYS LASS (GB) (55) 6-46
B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Legends Lass
Mr Robbie Llewellyn
Br N A. Jackson
7 11-0
Liam Harrison
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-held sixth of 8 in novice hurdle here (16f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Back up in trip for her handicap hurdle debut and needs to step forward. TFRHHIII BHA84
4 LILOO D’ORES (FR) (33) 46//2P-65
B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Diagora (FR)
8 10-13
Jack Hogan
Le Soleil Racing Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Br S.C.E.A Des Terrains D’Avilly Saint Leon Msj Torr Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and she came in a below form fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good) 33 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA83
5 SIXTY PLUS (IRE) (15) 0P6-402
5 10-6
Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Dam Royale (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies Terrahawks James Owen, Newmarket
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Visored for 1st time and much improved when second of 9 in handicap hurdle here (16f, good) 15 days ago. Holds very good form claims back up in trip nudged up just 1lb. TFRHHHHI BHA76
6 FOR YOU BUZZ (IRE) (43) 630P4-5
4 10-5
Br g Workforce - Marble Memory (IRE) Adam Wedge
Mr John Manogue Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br J. Manogue
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless and came in a below-par fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 43 days ago. Needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA80
7 NOBLE RECALL (GB) (15) 005-412 D
6 10-3
B g Telescope (IRE) - Fluffy Clouds Harriet Tucker (7) Kathy Day Anthony Day, Hinckley
Br Shade Oak Stud Mr Day
TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark at Southwell in May and backed it up with an excellent second of 8 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 15 days ago. Winner has gone in again so he’s a likely player off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA73
8 EVEN BREAK (IRE) (44) 0/0/PP-6P
B g Alkaadhem - Lady Marnay (IRE)
Mrs Rosemary Gasson
7 10-2
Ben Poste
Rosemary Gasson, Banbury
Br Seamus Byrne Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered/tongue tied when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good) 44 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA72
9
ROGUE MISSION (IRE) (660) 5U44/0/- 6 10-2
Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Ascot Lady (IRE)
Sean Bowen
Oliver Jack Murphy Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Pier House Stud Motaclan
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler Off since coming in last of 11 in Flat handicap at Lingfield 22 months ago for Milton Harris. Still can’t be ruled out for his good new yard though TFRHHHII BHA69
2024:(See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Sixty Plus (IRE), 3-1 Noble Recall (GB), 11-2 For You Buzz (IRE), 7-1 Seasett (GB), 16-1 Ben Lomond (IRE), 20-1 Rogue Mission (IRE), 28-1 Liloo d’Ores (FR), 50-1 Gillys Lass (GB), 80-1 Even Break (IRE)
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First Race 5.05 - THE eventmasters.co.uk CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2026 ON SALE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, and the third £1421 for novice five yrs old and upwards. £58 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 15th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after July 5th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Eventmasters will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 7 entries, 4 at £11 and 3 at £58. - Closed July 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182. (Penalty Value £6178.77) SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE
Second Race 5.40 - THE eventmasters.co.uk ROYAL ASCOT 2026 ON SALE 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, July 11th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 15th. Penalties, after July 5th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 12 entries at £30. - Closed July 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.12 - THE eventmasters.co.uk 40TH ANNIVERSARY 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, July 11th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 15th. Penalties, after July 5th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Eventmasters will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £30. - Closed July 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.45 - THE eventmasters.co.uk SUPPORTING PROSTATE CANCER UK 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, July 11th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m July 15th. Penalties, after July 5th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Eventmasters will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 14 entries at £30. - Closed July 11th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.20 - THE eventmasters.co.uk PREMIER LEAGUE 2025/26 ON SALE 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, July 11th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m July 15th Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 26th September, 2025. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries at £38. - Closed July 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 7.50 - THE KEITH BENNETT MEMORIAL 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, July 11th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 15th. Penalties, after July 5th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 21 entries at £30. - Closed July 11th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.25 - THE JIC TRANSPORT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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, July 11th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 15th. Penalties, after July 5th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £30. - Closed July 11th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 8.55 - THE JIC TRANSPORT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 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, July 11th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 15th Penalties, after July 5th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £30. - Closed July 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
