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All local businesses and guests supporting the Pershore Plum Festival, our sponsors today are Pershore Hire Centre, Widmer, Clives of Cropthorne, The Bathroom Studio, Roy & Caroline celebrating their 50th Anniversary and Jon Holton celebrating with friends and family for this 75th Brithday.
We’ve got an exciting afternoon ahead, with a jam-packed race card featuring 89 declared runners across 8 thrilling races. It promises to be a fantastic day of sporting action, fun, and hospitality.
After today’s fixture, Worcester Racecourse will take a short summer break, returning on 20th August. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back refreshed and ready for more racing!
Enjoy your day with us.
Michael Thomas
General Manager
No.ofdays sincelastran colour graphic
horse’s saddlecloth number
horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
form guide previous performances
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CD=course & distance winner
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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
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.
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.
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE PERSHORE HIRE CENTRE 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) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (20 wins from 170 runners, 12%) runs ISOCRATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & R Flint (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs BYZANTINE EMPIRE LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAT SAM trained by C Down, Cullompton, 121 miles.
DEXTER gets a chance to build on an encouraging first run for this yard at Uttoxeter 16 days ago Fat Sam rates an obvious danger on the back of his good second over C&D last time, while Just A Memory is a potential improver on the back of her Cartmel chase debut.
1
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Witneses Daughter (IRE) Mr Geoff Barfoot-Saunt
A Good Days Racing Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge
Br J. Lavan & G. Phelan
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden hurdle winner for Dan Skelton in 2022. Has finished first and second in points this year but pulled up in all 3 chases under Rules, including a Newton Abbot handicap for this yard 3 weeks ago. TFRHIIII BHA105
2 BYZANTINE EMPIRE (GB) (41) 433P-65 C 8 12-0
B g Golden Horn - Mainstay
Jack Tudor
Mr Rhys Flint John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend
Br Rachel D. S. Hood
TIMEFORMVIEW Below par in a couple chases since returning from 6 months off. The fact he scored over hurdles here last July provides some hope but others certainly arrive with more obvious claims TFRHHIII BHA105
3 ISOCRATE (FR) (16) 40P-314 D
B g Petillo (FR) - Popins (FR)
7 12-0
Richie McLernon
Mr Toby Cole Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Joel Denis et al Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved effort when off the mark in 2 1/2m Warwick handicap chase last month but merely added to his patchy record when a well-held fourth at Uttoxeter since TFRHHHII BHA105
4 FAT SAM (GB) (17) 4523-32 D
Ch g Denham Red (FR) - Emergence (FR)
11 12-0
James Davies
Mr David Lockwood Chris Down, Cullompton
Br Woodmore Racing Woodwarm Stoves
TIMEFORMVIEWIt’s now 19 runs since his last win in 2022 but he has shaped encouragingly on both outings since his return from wind surgery, latterly 2 lengths second over C&D. Should give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA105
5
D’AJONC (FR) (25) 13-2600 D
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Fleur d’Ajonc (FR)
8 11-12
James Turner (5)
Mr Alexander Gibbons Alexander Gibbons, Westbury-on-Severn
Br M. Besnouin & M. Feuillet-Besnouin
TIMEFORMVIEWWon selling hurdle at Stratford in March. Also second in a claiming hurdle at Fakenham in March but left James Owen after next run and well beaten in 2 handicap hurdles for this yard since Chase winner earlier in his career but can still only watch. TFRHHIII BHA103
6 JUST
(27) 4/625P-5
6 11-8
B m Muhtathir - L’Aulniere (FR) Jack Andrews (3)
Mr S. R. W. Howlett Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Mr Janick Gigou Fresh Air
TIMEFORMVIEWOff 4 months, shaped as if needing the run sent chasing on first run for new yard at Cartmel 4 weeks ago. Her jumping looked sound and she’s a potential improver with that outing behind her TFRHHHHI BHA99
7 PRIDE OF PARIS (IRE) (29) P55-2P0
7 11-5
B g Champs Elysees - Bincas Beauty (IRE) Sean Bowen
Withers Winners Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Joe Fogarty
TIMEFORMVIEWModest hurdle winner Went close in 3m Uttoxeter handicap chase for Harry Derham in May but below par twice since, latterly over 23f here on yard debut 4 weeks ago. Has subsequently undergone wind surgery. TFRHHIII BHA96
8
JOBESGREEN LAD (GB) (25) F/2-33PP D
B g Passing Glance - Overnight Fame (IRE)
10 11-4
Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt (7)
BS Racing Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge
Br Mrs M. Cornock & Mr R. T. Cornock
TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact in points for new connections this spring and pulled up in handicap chase/hurdle at Cartmel at the end of June Lots to prove TFRHIIII BHA95
9 DEXTER (FR) (16) 66/43P-2
B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Hideaway (FR)
Barry and the Chuckles
8 11-2
Henry Brooke
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Skymarc Farm Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple winner in France Largely below par during his time with Sophie Leech but made a positive start for his new stable when touched off over 2m at Uttoxeter (good) 16 days ago. Up in trip Leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA93
10 ZACONY REBEL (IRE) (22) 050-550
B g Getaway (GER) - Bay Rebel (IRE)
Julia Mansfield
10 10-13
James Bowen
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Brendan Walsh Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles/chase winner but yet to get seriously competitive for this yard His mark has come down a long way but others are still preferred with first-time blinkers replacing his regular cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA90
2024: A DEFINITE GETAWAY (IRE) 6 12 0 James Bowen 9-1 (Peter & Michael Bowen) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Blinkers worn first time by No. 8, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.
Stewards Note:
CHILINLIKEAVILLAIN: Following its run on 4/7/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
ISOCRATE: Following its run on 8/7/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
PRIDE OF PARIS: Following its run on 25/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Dexter (FR), 7-2 Fat Sam (GB), 11-2 Isocrate (FR), 6-1 Just A Memory (FR), 16-1 Pride of Paris (IRE), 18-1 Byzantine Empire (GB), Zacony Rebel (IRE), 50-1 Honneur d’Ajonc (FR), 66-1 Chilinlikeavillain (IRE), 100-1 Jobesgreen Lad (GB)
RACE RESULT:
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
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TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE LAND O PLUMS HIRONS 50TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (24 wins from 113 runners, 21%) runs MOLE COURT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs MY GIFT TO YOU FANCY THAT: Dr R Newland & J Insole won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs SCARLET O’TARA & TIGER ORCHID today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: COOPER’S CROSS trained by W Coltherd, Selkirk, 272 miles.
This is wide open so at the likely odds it is worth siding with GATEAU DE MIEL to capitalise on a lenient mark reverted to fences for his current yard. Recent C&D scorer Fever Dream heads the list of dangers, although My Gift To You, Heroique De Maulde and Deep Purple can all have a say too.
1 MOLE COURT (IRE) (34) 4003P-P C D 8 12-0
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Running Wild (IRE)
Elizabeth and Oliver Troup
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Joseph Cunningham Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but off 7 months before pulled up in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to firm, 11/2) 34 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA120
2 DEEP PURPLE (IRE) (49) 2131-43 BF
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Beneficial Choice (IRE)
Mr Andrew L Cohen
6 11-13
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Nicholas Dee Wood Hall Stud Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW A fair winner at 24f over hurdles and posted a solid third of 4 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft, 11/10) 49 days ago. Much respected now going chasing TFRHHHII BHA119
3 TIGER ORCHID (IRE) (22) 5654-56 CD 10 11-12
B g Mores Wells - Akarita (IRE)
Sam Twiston-Davies
Foxtrot Racing Tiger Orchid Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Ian Hannon Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner, including in this in 2023. Only sixth of 8 in handicap chase at this C&D (good, 10/1) 22 days ago so more is needed with blinkers replacing cheekpieces now TFRHHIII BHA118
4 HEROIQUE DE MAULDE (FR) (33) 62P1-41 D 8 11-8
Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Ondine de Brejoux (FR)
Henry Brooke
Mr Steve Murrills Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br S.C.E.A. de Maulde Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMade it two wins in his last three runs for his current yard in 5-runner handicap chase at Bangor (24.1f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Up 5lb but he’s not taken lightly in his current mood TFRHHHHI BHA114
5 GATEAU DE MIEL (FR) (30) 353-214 D 9 11-7
B g Apsis - Vie Sa Vie (FR)
Tom Broughton (5)
Mr Jonathan Stanley Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
Br Joel Denis & SCEA Haras De Saint Voir
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning start for current yard at Stratford in June and not discredited back hurdling when fourth of 10 in handicap at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good) 30 days ago. Expected to be bang there back in this sphere off a handy-looking mark. TFRHHHHH BHA113 (-1)
6 MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) (16) 336-234 C 7 11-7
B g Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE) Alex Chadwick (3)
LPOG 23 NH James Owen, Newmarket
Br Michael Moloney racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who posted a solid fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (26.1f, good) 16 days ago. Visor on 1st time and can go well again TFRHHHHI BHA113
7 SCARLET O’TARA (GB) (16) 11P0-PP 7 11-6
B m Kayf Tara - Run Ructions Run (IRE) Charlie Deutsch
Upton House Stud & Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Laura Newland & Caroline Stedman Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 3m winner over hurdles but cheekpieces on for 1st time when pulled up in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (26.1f, good) 16 days ago. Has plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA112
(23) 06-3242
B g Doyen (IRE) - Magic Maze (IRE)
Mr Christopher W. T. Johnston
7 11-6
Richie McLernon
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Sunnyhill Stud Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track when second of 7 in handicap chase at Stratford (19.4f, good) 23 days ago. Needs considering in his bid for a maiden success over fences. TFRHHHII BHA112
(22) 1PP-144
B g Westerner - Davids Jewel (IRE)
Mr G. A. Moore
7 11-3
Adam Wedge
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mr Tom Coughlan Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Southwell in May and recorded a creditable fourth of 8 in handicap chase at this C&D (good) 22 days ago. Shortlisted.
(IRE) (17) 561-3P1 CD
Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - O What A Girl (IRE)
Bedford & Noel & The Can’t Say no
TFRHHHII BHA109
7 11-1
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br John O’Donovan Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted a career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good) 17 days ago. Up 4lb but he’s very much one to consider
(IRE)
B g Getaway (GER) - Rocella (GER)
J FYFFE, S FYFFE & B ROBINSON
TFRHHHHI BHA107
10 11-1
Brian Hughes
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br Alan O’Brien JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Bell Rural Solutions
TIMEFORMVIEW It’s now 11 runs since his last win in 2023 and he came in last of 8 in handicap chase at Perth (20.1f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with work to do TFRHHIII BHA107
2024: OLIVERS TRAVELS (IRE) 6 11 3 James Bowen 4-1 (Peter & Michael Bowen) 14 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 6, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 7, 11. Stewards Note: MOLE COURT: Following its run on 20/6/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. SCARLET O’TARA: Following its run on 8/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was reluctant to race.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Heroique de Maulde (FR), 6-1 Magic Seven (IRE), 13-2 Deep Purple (IRE), Fever Dream (IRE), 15-2 Mole Court (IRE), 11-1 My Gift To You (IRE), 16-1 Gateau de Miel (FR), 18-1 Tiger Orchid (IRE), 22-1 Always Busy (IRE), Cooper’s Cross (IRE), 25-1 Scarlet O’Tara (GB)
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
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ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY JON
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) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Mr Jamie Snowden (19 wins from 79 runners, 24%) runs GARDE MY GUINNESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs DONTCONTRADICTME LONGEST TRAVELLER: DONTCONTRADICTME trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
MIDNIGHT PASS produced a promising first effort when finding only an unbeaten Irish raider too strong over C&D 3 weeks ago and a repeat may well be enough to see Emma Lavelle’s filly go one place better this time. Garde My Guinness, Dontcontradictme and Frammy are others fancied to be thereabouts
B g Watar (IRE) - Three Blessings
5 11-2
Shane Fenelon (5)
Mr Cian Fenelon Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Shane Fenelon Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWatar gelding who showed ability when third of 5 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to firm) on NH debut 34 days ago, run out of second close home Stable continue amongst the winners and feasible to think he could build on that effort TFRHHHII BHA-
2 KILCANDRA JVC (IRE)
B g Affinisea (IRE) - Back To Shantou (IRE)
Mr R. E. R. Williams
Br Mr V. Cousins
5 11-2
Adam Wedge
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
TIMEFORMVIEWAffinisea gelding Dam unraced sister to bumper winner/smart hurdler (stays 2 1/2m) Drop The Anchor Let down by jumping 2 of 3 starts in Irish points, including latest (May 25). Betting can point the way on Rules debut TFRHHHII BHA-
Ch g Harbour Law - Tohfa (IRE)
Mrs Jackie Cornwell
Br Jackie Cornwell
5 11-2
Mr Sam Burton (7)
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
TIMEFORM VIEW Harbour Law gelding. Dam 6.5f winner. Stable 4-27 with their bumper runners in last 5 seasons. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 FRAMMY (GB) (33) 4
4 10-12
Ch g Frammassone (IRE) - Whatdoesthefoxsay (IRE) Kielan Woods
Mrs C Woods & Partner
Br D McCain Racing & Mrs Sarah Leslie
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
TIMEFORMVIEWFrammassonegelding who showedplentytoworkonwhilstleavingthe impression he’llbenefitfromagreatertest of stamina whenfourth of12in bumperatBangor (16.7f, good to firm) on NH debut 33 days ago. Longer trips over jumps may see him in an even better light. Had wind surgery ahead of this TFRHHHII BHA-
5
B g Morpheus - Domino des Mottes (FR)
Deavin Chesneaux Littmoden
Br Leenders (S) & Ecurie Mcmillan
4 10-12
Jack Quinlan
Nick Littmoden, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Morpheus gelding. Dam, placed once over hurdles, 13f/1 3/4m bumper winner, from family of smart 2m chaser Eclair de Beaufeu. Betting can provide a useful guide on racecourse bow. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 THE KINGS
4 10-12
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Slaney Lady (IRE) Jack Tudor
Mr Julian Sherriff Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br Mr K. Bolger
TIMEFORMVIEWSoldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/winning chaser Slane Hill, stays 3m Dam unraced. Pulled up only outing in points (May 18). Yard 0-12 to date with their representatives in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 UNCLE REMUS (GB) (29) 5-4 4 10-12
Br g Frontiersman - Sahalin Ciaran Gethings
Mr Mel Mathias Robert Stephens, Caldicot
Br Mel Mathias
TIMEFORMVIEWFrontiersman gelding who has offered promise both starts 7 months apart, promising more for much of the straight when fourth in a C&D bumper 4 weeks back. May of found the absence telling on him late on then and he could yet have more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA-
Gr m Kapgarde (FR) - Ashkiyra (FR)
Value Racing - Garde My Guinness
(20) 33 BF
5 10-9
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Richard Busher BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEWKapgrade mare who has finished placed both starts to date (modest form) latest when third of 6 in bumper at Bangor (16.7f, good) 20 days ago. That ought not to prove her limit and she’s not out of things here. TFRHHHHI BHA-
9 LIZZIELOOE (GB) (-)
B f Dartmouth - Gertie Getaway (IRE)
House Family Partnership
4 10-5
Rex Dingle
Michael Blake, Trowbridge
Br Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge, SB Racehorse Rehoming
TIMEFORMVIEW Dartmouth filly. Half-sister to modest hurdler Getmetothemoon Dam lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles Wears hood TFRHHIII BHA-
MIDNIGHT PASS (GB) (22) 2
B f Passing Glance - Midnight Gem
Ms G. E. Morgan
4 10-5
Ben Jones
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Ms Gillian E Morgan Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEW Passing Glance filly who produced a promising first effort behind an unbeaten Irish-raider when second in 10-runner C&D bumper 22 days ago. Receives plenty of weight from all bar one of her rivals here and she’s very much one to consider with the prospect of more to come TFRHHHHH BHA-
2024: ALL WELL AND GOOD 4 10 12 Sean Bowen 10-3 (Olly Murphy) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Stewards Note:
UNCLE REMUS: Following its run on 25/6/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Midnight Pass (GB), 4-1 Garde My Guinness (IRE), 7-1 Dontcontradictme (IRE), Frammy (GB), 9-1 Uncle Remus (GB), 14-1 Kilcandra Jvc (IRE), 18-1 Northhaven (GB), Land of Dreams (FR), 22-1 The Kings Soldier (IRE), 25-1 Lizzielooe (GB)
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
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
WIDMER
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 6lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Fergal O’Brien (45 wins from 241 runners, 19%) runs ZUCAYAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs LASER FOCUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPOT ON SOPH trained by S England, Guiseley, 163 miles.
The potential lack of pace in the race shouldn’t hinder the chances of the strong-travelling SCINTILLANTE who landed his second C&D success of the season when a cosy winner here earlier this month. He looks the most solid option, while Grey Skies may be the most likely leader dropping back to 2m and looks interesting from his falling handicap mark. Of the rest, Spot on Soph arrives in fine heart and should go well again, while Bannister likes it here and could be a danger if settling
colours no horse age st lb
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(IRE) (5) U1143-0
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Decisive Intent
7 11-8
Alex Chadwick (3) Pontoon racing
James Owen, Newmarket Br Sunderland Holding Inc The Rare Breed Meat Company
TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner who had been holding his form well on the Flat prior to making an underwhelming return to hurdles when easy-to-back, finishing last in a handicap won by his stablemate at Market Rasen 5 days ago. Remains to be seen if he can bounce back with cheekpieces discarded TFRHHIII BHA108 (-2)
2 DOUGLAS DC (IRE) (13) 024230- D
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Hollie Point
Mrs Susan Keable
7 11-7
Charlie Deutsch
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Rockfield Farm Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWNarrowly defeated off 1lb higher over this C&D last September and has been running creditably back on the Flat this year Overall strike rate reads 1 win from 45 starts across both codes but is capable of being competitive from this sort of mark TFRHHHII BHA107
3 SCINTILLANTE (GB) (22) 6-31421 CD 5 11-5
Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Freesia (IRE)
Alastair & Pippa McLeish
Jonathan Burke
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Grundy Bloodstock SRL Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBoasts a fine record at this track followingtwo recent hurdle C&D wins under similar conditions, the latest when scoring very cosily to land a 9-runner handicap 22 days ago. Back up in grade but should be suited by the potential emphasis on speed here. Solid claims. TFRHHHHH BHA105 (+2)
4 BANNISTER (FR) (25) 512-450 CD
Gr g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Amou Daria (FR)
8 11-4
Tom Broughton (5)
Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg
Br Oceanic Bloodstock & Eric Puerari Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to winning ways for current stable last year, landing a Market Rasen handicap in September and looked to have returned in top form this season prior to disappointing down in distance at Uttoxeter (15.8f) last month, proving far too headstrong Goes very well here but needs to settle better TFRHHHHI BHA104
5 ZUCAYAN (FR) (51) 3326-15 D
B g Lucayan (FR) - John Quatz (FR)
8 11-4
Nick Slatter (5)
Mr Ian Slatter Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Ecurie Biraben & Mrs Danielle Biraben
TIMEFORMVIEWEnhanced excellent Ludlow record (all three career wins have come at the track) when winning an 8-runner handicap in May but reportedly made a respiratory noise when running one of his lesser races at Southwell the following month. Given a short break but has a bit to find even if bouncing back. TFRHHIII BHA104
6 CHELSEA ANNIE (IRE) (47) 00/-1 CD 6 11-3
B m Mehmas (IRE) - Miss Sally (IRE)
Conor O’Farrell Dajam Ltd
Br Helen Smith & Sally Mullen
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWModestFlatwinnershowedlittlein2startsoverhurdlesatthistrackpriortoimprovingtowinaC&Dnovice 47daysago,travelledstronglyandquickenedclear to defy big odds (66/1) Form has taken a few knocks but interesting to see if the market expects her to build on that performance TFRHHHII BHA103
7 GREY SKIES (IRE) (20) 2644-53 D
Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Garden Heaven (IRE)
Thomas Fearn
9 11-2
Brian Hughes
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Donal Casey Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulathisbestbutonalengthylosingrun.Wentwithmorezestfromthefrontwithblinkersaddedwhenawellheldthirdina6-runnerhandicap at Bangor (19.6f) earlier this month. Mark continues to freefall and he could be the pace angle dropping back to 2m. Interesting TFRHHHHI BHA102
8 SPOT ON SOPH (IRE) (18) 450-322
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Gwenadu (FR)
Mowbray Park
Br Philip & Orla Hore
9 11-2
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBoth victories to date at Market Rasen but shaped well behind a subsequent winner at Cartmel on return prior to finishing runner-up twice back at Market Rasen, the latest over this trip on heavy ground Effective under quicker conditions and arrives in fine heart Entitled to be in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA102
2024: BYZANTINE EMPIRE 7 11 7 Connor Brace 15-2 (John & Rhys Flint) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 8.
Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Stewards Note:
LASER FOCUS: Following its run on 19/7/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
ZUCAYAN: Following its run on 3/6/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Scintillante (GB), 4-1 Spot On Soph (IRE), 5-1 Chelsea Annie (IRE), 15-2 Bannister (FR), 10-1 Zucayan (FR), Grey Skies (IRE), 16-1 Laser Focus (IRE), Douglas Dc (IRE)
CLIVES OF CROPTHORNE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (20 wins from 170 runners, 12%) runs DENBYDALE CRACKER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Brookhouse (2 wins from 4 runners, 50%) runs ASLUKGOES LONGEST TRAVELLER: HANNAHS STORY trained by Joanne Thomason-Murphy, Chelmsford, 144 miles.
Preference is for WASHPOOL, who took a step forward when placed at Market Rasen on his latest start in the autumn and he will have every chance here, provided he is fully tuned-up for this. Aslukgoes is clear second choice, while point winner Princesse Milania, who didn’t shape badly on bumper debut here, and Whatyouwaitingfor are others with realistic claims
colours no horse age st lb
1 ASLUKGOES (GB) (62) 1110//-2 CD
7 11-4
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - She’s The Lady Jack Quinlan
Mr R. S. Brookhouse
B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Mr R. S. Brookhouse Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWWon2good-groundbumpersforIanWilliamsin2022andcompletedthehat-trickondebutforcurrenttraineratNewburythefollowingFebruary.Nomatch for the winner on C&D hurdles debut in May, but that was encouraging all the same and will have every chance if able to build on that TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 CEPHALUS (GB) (21)
B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Angels Wings (IRE)
6 11-4
Tom Queally
Mr Veljko Jovanovic Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Highclere Stud & Jake Warren Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful at up to 1 1/4m on the Flat, but best efforts in that sphere have come on the AW Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 SIR RODNEY (GB) (501) 00/-
7 11-4
B g Passing Glance - Too Hot To Bouggie Adam Wedge
D. S. Frankland & D. J. Trott
Br Derek Frankland & David Trott
Derek Frankland, Brackley
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 2 bumpers early last year and can only be watched now sent hurdling following 16 months off. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 WASHPOOL (IRE) (282) 2653-
Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Minnie Maguire (IRE)
Washpool Syndicate
6 11-4
David Bass
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br P. and Mrs B. Kelly Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in points and latest third in 9-runner Market Rasen maiden (16.6f, good) represented a step forward form his 2 previous runs under Rules. One to consider TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 DENBYDALE CRACKER (GB) (-)
B g Mahsoob - Hatton Springs (IRE)
4 11-0
Richie McLernon
Mr E. A. Brook Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Dunbar Binnie Murray Spence Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Doesn’t jump off the page as a probable first-time-out winner on paper, for all that he hails from a leading yard Watch the betting for clues. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 FARHH ECHO (IRE) (73) 04P-05
B g Farhh - Dulcet (IRE)
D. J. Jeffreys
4 11-0
Liam Harrison
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some ability in a couple of bumpers last autumn, but sent off at big prices and no real impact in 3 runs over hurdles so far.
7
TFRHIIII BHA-
(IRE) (11) 6-4322 BF 4 11-0
B g Axxos (GER) - Miss Philippa (IRE)
Willy Twiston-Davies
Sam Twiston-Davies
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Martin Edmonds Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form in bumpers, but placed all 3 starts since switched to hurdles, including when finding just one too strong at Stratford (16.3f, good) recently Likely to be in the mix once more. TFRHHHII BHA102
8
CANYOUSEEME (GB) (79) 5542/5-P
B m Universal (IRE) - Haidees Reflection
7 10-11
Robert Dunne
Mr S. G. Griffiths Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
Br Sam Thomas
TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up on hurdles debut for new yard over 2 3/4m at Ffos Las in May and, unless the addition of cheekpieces has a profound effect, she looks set for another struggle TFRHIIII BHA-
(FR) (220) 06-
5 10-11
B m Battle of Marengo (IRE) - My Lady Link (FR) Ciaran Gethings
Mrs J Walker Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn
Br Mme Janie Walker W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show much in a couple of bumpers during the winter and she’s readily passed over on this hurdles debut TFRHIIII BHA-
(GB) (138) 05-
B
m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Dreams Allowed
5 10-11
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Mrs Jacqueline Jones James Evans, Kinnersley
Br Harts Farm Stud The Little Jet Company Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to trouble the judge in a couple of Hereford bumpers earlier this year and big step forward needed now switched to hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
B m Milan - Princesse Leia (FR)
5 10-11
Sean Bowen
Gracehill UK Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Noel Doyle Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEW£15,000 purchase after getting off the mark in Irish points at the fourth attempt in April. Looked in need of a stiffer test when third of 10 on Rules debut in a bumper here last month, but she could nevertheless have a part to play granted a clear round now on this hurdling bow. TFRHHHII BHA-
Ch f Footstepsinthesand - Sweet Martoni
4 10-7
Conor Ring
Joanne Thomason-Murphy Joanne Thomason-Murphy, Chelmsford
Br Thistletown Stud & K. Sneath
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 maidens on the Flat for Gary Brown in early 2024 and pulled up both starts over hurdles to date Now tried in a hood TFRHIIII BHA-
2024: REACH FOR THE MOON 5 11 4 Jonathan Burke 6-1 (Jamie Snowden) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: ASLUKGOES: Following its run on 23/5/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Aslukgoes (GB), 10-3 Washpool (IRE), 4-1 Whatyouwaitingfor (IRE), 9-2 Princesse Milania (IRE), 12-1 Cephalus (GB), 14-1 Denbydale Cracker (GB), 200-1 Canyouseeme (GB), 250-1 Feeling Frisky (FR), Jammy Jay (GB), 300-1 Sir Rodney (GB), Farhh Echo (IRE), Hannahs Story (IRE)
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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
SIXTH RACE 4.05
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CLIVES OF CROPTHORNE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (34 wins from 216 runners, 16%) runs TILEHURST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Neville (1 win from 8 runners, 12%) runs TREE TOP TYSON LONGEST TRAVELLER: TREE TOP TYSON trained by P Neville, Leyburn, 183 miles.
JACK N JONES shaped better than the wide-margin winner for most of the way at Market Rasen last time, keenness under testing conditions seeing her outstayed up in trip, so she’s well worth another chance back down in distance. Tilehurst went close to making a successful hurdling bow over C&D 6 weeks earlier and is an obvious threat with that form working out, while Rock on Pedro shouldn’t be taken lightly on first start for Olly Murphy for all that he remains a long-standing maiden over jumps
colours no horse age st lb
1 KATANA (FR) (29) 5654-22 BF
5 11-4
B g Blek (FR) - Tosca de Coddes (FR) Ben Jones
Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot
Br Mrs Claire Juillet Mailly
Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted an improved effort when second in C&D handicap (good to soft) on final start for Nicky Henderson in May. However, probably ran below that level despite filling the same spot back in maiden company last time More needed. TFRHHHII BHA104 (-1)
2 OI
(GB) (42) 0/-50
B g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Jambul Tree
Talking Horses
6 11-4
Bradley Harris (3)
Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Mrs S. L. Brimble Clay Street Property Consultants
TIMEFORM VIEW Tailed off in bumper/pair of maiden hurdles. Cheekpieces on for 1st time TFRHIIII BHA-
(IRE) (54) U535-30
B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Yuki (IRE)
Deva Racing CC
7 11-4
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Maurice Leamy & Fascinating Rock Synd. Deva Racing Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden over jumps but has shown fair form over hurdles previously and can’t be dismissed lightly having joined a leading outfit. TFRHHHII BHA93
4
TYSON (IRE) (45) 2/0-6
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Who Let de Dogsout (IRE)
5 11-4
Brian Hughes
Tree Top Tyson Partnership Patrick Neville, Leyburn
Br Chis & Gobnait O’ Callaghan
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Hinted at ability tongue tied when sixth of 8 in maiden at Southwell (20.4f, good, 8/1) on hurdles bow 45 days ago. Back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA-
5
B g Workforce - Trendy Gift (IRE)
Mr Billy Aprahamian
(IRE) (83) 64-P
5 11-4
James Bowen
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Br Christopher Hatton Fairfax & Favor Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form first 2 starts in bumpers prior to shaping as if amiss at Punchestown. Goes hurdling now on first run for yard after leaving Sean Thomas Doyle. Tongue tied TFRHHIII BHA-
6 ROYAL MARK (FR) (33) 60-0
B g Manduro (GER) - Rahada (GER)
4 11-0
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Mr Andrew Gough Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br E.A.R.L Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux
TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in a trio of bumpers and looks best watched on hurdle debut TFRHHIII BHA-
7 TILEHURST (GB) (42) 10-2
4 11-0
B g Bated Breath - Confusing Conor O’Farrell
The Butcher, The Baker & Troublemakers
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Whatton Manor Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning bumper debut at Market Rasen for Henry Daly in October Disappointed on stable bow at Catterick but put that behind him when making an encouraging hurdling debut when runner-up over C&D 6 weeks ago, albeit seemingly outbattled. That form has been franked, so must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA-
B g Kodiac - Recite (JPN)
Mrs E Avery & Mr J Moore
Br Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company
4 11-0
Caoilin Quinn
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) who offered something to work on tried hurdling until his stamina appeared to give way when fourth of 8 in a maiden at Fontwell (19.1f) in May. Drop in trip rates a plus and he’s entitled to do better TFRHHHII BHA-
(GB) (18) 1//24-22
6 10-11
B m Jack Hobbs - Unwind Gavin Sheehan
Mr Gary Gillies Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br C. R. R. Sweeting racingclub.com, BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who made a promising start in this sphere when second of 6 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) in May. Arguably shaped best when filling same spot at Market Rasen (20.6f) since and has good claims back down in trip TFRHHHHH BHA102
10
ANGEL (GB) (17) 6/00/r//-0
Ch m Arvico (FR) - Sterling Moll
8 10-11
Charlie Price (3)
Debestracing William de Best-Turner, Lambourn
Br Mr W. de Best-Turner
TIMEFORM VIEW No form in 2 novice hurdles 29 months apart TFRHIIII BHA-
36-P4
5 10-11
B m Milan - Presenting Pearl (IRE) Rex Dingle
Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Miss D. Quigley
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on first of 3 starts in Irish points but went with little promise on last month’s Newton Abbot hurdling debut TFRHIIII BHA-
2024: EBONY WARRIOR (IRE) 6 11 4 Kielan Woods 15-2 (D Killahena & G McPherson) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Visor worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Tilehurst (GB), 11-4 Jack N Jones (GB), 11-2 Katana (FR), 7-1 Rock On Pedro (IRE), 14-1 Tree Top Tyson (IRE), Yarborough (IRE), 25-1 Trendy Workforce (IRE), 66-1 Royal Mark (FR), 150-1 Oi Oi Oi (GB), Needtoknow (IRE), 200-1 Molly’s Angel (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIME
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TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE BATHROOM STUDIO NOVICES’ LIMITED 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) 11 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Fergal O’Brien (45 wins from 241 runners, 19%) runs JAGER TIME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs SIXTY PLUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: EARLOFBRACKENSTOWN trained by Mrs P Kirby, Richmond, 181 miles.
SIXTY PLUS coasted home over C&D last week and should prove tough to beat under a penalty. Pacific and Privilege may give him most to think about
1 PRIVILEGE (GB) (30) PP4-522 BF
7 11-12
B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Two Days In Paris (FR) Charlie Price (3)
Mrs S. M. Farr John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend
Br Two Days In Paris Partnership TIMEFORMVIEWStill looking for first NH success but has acquitted himself well in recent starts, latest when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good) 30 days ago, clear of rest Raised 4lb since but ought to go well again. TFRHHHII BHA95 (-1)
2 JAGER TIME (IRE) (16) 3/0045-4
Ch g Champs Elysees - Ballyknock Mist (IRE)
6 11-11
Jonathan Burke
The FOB Racing Partnership 12 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr Tom Weldon BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWDown the field in a pair of bumpers and no real impact over hurdles either Did stay on gradually at Uttoxeter (15.8f) latest, however, and may well do better now sent handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA94
(IRE) (1045) 4220//-
B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Livia’s Dream (IRE)
Urloxhey Racing
9 11-10
Oliver Boyden (10)
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Mrs Olivia Hoare Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Off Since September 2022. Likely best watched on return. TFRHIIII BHA93
4 INDEPENDENT JIMMY (GB) (33) 4430-42
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Crystal Princess (IRE)
Mr Ian Furlong
6 11-9
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mrs L. V. Williamson Independent Pest Control & Hygiene Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped well, in first-time cheekpieces, when creditable second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, good to firm) 33 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Had wind operation since and merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA92
B g Sixties Icon - Gib (IRE)
Alex Hales Racing Club
Br Jeremy Gompertz
8 11-4
Kielan Woods
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark at Fakenham (20f) last month but wasn’t in same form over C&D since and others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA87
6 EARLOFBRACKENSTOWN (IRE) (32) 0B00/-5P 6 11-3
Ch g Mount Nelson - Eva’s Legacy (IRE)
Mr P. Kirby
Brian Hughes
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Miss Michelle Bolger Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest ex-Irish maiden who ran no sort of race on debut for new yard at Hexham last month. Hard to recommend TFRHIIII BHA86
7 THE LAST DROP (IRE) (82) 626/43-5 6 11-3
B m Mahler - Western Garden (IRE)
Harry Bannister
The Littles Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Tori Global
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in a couple of maidens last year and wasn’t seen to best effect, back from 12 months off, when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) in May. Remains open to improvement, particularly over this longer trip TFRHHHII BHA86
8
LA TRATTARIA (FR) (57) 0/5-26
Ch f Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - La Trattoria (FR)
Mr Nick Littmoden
Br Haras de Magouet
4 11-2
Jack Quinlan
Nick Littmoden, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Off 12 months before coming in a well-held second in novice hurdle at Fontwell on UK NH debut in May and ran poorly at Newton Abbot since Best watched. TFRHIIII BHA90
(17) 04P-5P6
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - My Special J’s (USA)
Alastair Ralph Racing
6 11-2
Ciaran Gethings
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Newsells Park Stud Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner on the Flat, but no real impact in a handful of starts over hurdles to date and is readily passed over. TFRHIIII BHA85
10
GOLDEN (IRE) (68) P6004-4
Ch g Mount Nelson - Havana Dancer (IRE)
6 11-1
Robert Dunne
Mr Richard Hawker Richard Hawker, Frome
Br Edmund Vaughan
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted best effort in this sphere when good fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good, 8/1) 68 days ago. This looks more competitive, though First run for yard after leaving Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill. TFRHHIII BHA84
11
(GB) (82) 0/0PP3-4
B g Sixties Icon - Bull And Bush (IRE)
Hedgehoppers
6 11-0
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Mr W. A. Harrison-Allan Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWRan to a fair level first 2 starts in bumpers and offered more than previously in this sphere when fourth of 8 on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) 82 days ago. May be capable of better yet but others look better treated. TFRHIIII BHA83
Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Dam Royale (FR)
5 11-0 (in7lbex)
Sam Twiston-Davies Terrahawks James Owen, Newmarket
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type who confirmed promise of previous start when easily winning 8-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft, 11/10) 7 days ago. 7lb penalty may not be enough to prevent the follorw up TFRHHHHH BHA76 (+15)
13 PACIFIC (GB) (17) 350-631 CD
B m Zoffany (IRE) - California (IRE)
Martin Keighley Racing Club
6 10-13
Sean Bowen
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Denford Stud Ltd FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted career best when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle (17/2) over C&D (good) 17 days ago, keeping on well 4lb rise fair and has the assistance of Sean Bowen. TFRHHHHI BHA82
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Visor worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9, 13.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Stewards Note:
EARLOFBRACKENSTOWN: Following its run on 22/6/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. LA TRATTARIA: Following its run on 28/5/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Sixty Plus (IRE), 6-1 Privilege (GB), 13-2 Pacific (GB), 9-1 Independent Jimmy (GB), 12-1 The Last Drop (IRE), 14-1 Jager Time (IRE), Gone In Sixty (GB), 25-1 Montana Golden (IRE), 40-1 Dreamweaver (IRE), Dante’s Inferno (GB), 100-1 Earlofbrackenstown (IRE), La Trattaria (FR), Nathanael Greene (GB)
The Management accepts no liability whatsoever for bodily injury or loss or damage to property, no matter how caused.
(2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2655, 2nd £1328, 3rd £664, 4th £332, 5th £166. (Penalty Value £3054.70) 7 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N & W Twiston-Davies (16 wins from 87 runners, 18%) runs FINE BY ME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs STAR LEGEND
WEIGHTWATCHER: JACK THE SAVAGE won off a handicap mark of 103, his rating is now down 8lb to 95. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAYOS VENDANGEUR trained by L Russell, Kinross, 347 miles.
Judged on his most recent efforts in this sphere, STAR LEGEND looks ready for another crack at this sort of trip and he gets the nod ahead of Mayos Vendangeur and Jungle Wood, while Fine By Me also enters calculations. 1-2-3:
1 FINE BY ME (IRE) (17) 51F0-22 D
B g Kingston Hill - Ella Watson (IRE)
8 12-0
Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (7)
Mr John Goodman Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Michael Tobin Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways in a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (26.4f, good) last July Runner-up both starts at Warwick since returning to action last month and while his sketchy jumping remains a concern, it’s not hard to envisage this 8-y-o playing a leading role TFRHHHII BHA100
2 STAR LEGEND (IRE) (15) 144-333 D
B g Galileo (IRE) - Thai Haku (IRE)
6 12-0
Mr Conal Kavanagh (7)
Mr J Owen James Owen, Newmarket
Br Rockhart Trading Ltd James Owen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored in this sphere at Fakenham in December and has won 4 times on the Flat since Placed last 2 hurdles starts worth another try at this sort of trip, so there is cause for optimism. TFRHHHHH BHA100
3 JACK THE SAVAGE (GB) (23) 232-465 C
B g Passing Glance - Catching Zeds
M White J Frampton L Horsfall
8 11-9
Mr Sean O’Connor (5)
Laura Horsfall, Towcester
Br Harris & Ford Ltd Abacus Securities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with just the sole win over hurdles from 20 starts in this sphere and he was safely held at Stratford last time TFRHHIII BHA95
4 NO REMATCH (IRE) (21) 0333-2P
B g Westerner - Loadsofability (IRE)
11 11-6
Miss Imogen Mathias (5)
Miss I. Mathias Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
Br Mrs Claire Doyle Centregreat Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved that plenty of ability remains when, fit from points, finishing second in a 4-runner handicap at Perth in May. However, he ran no sort of a race back there 3 weeks ago and is opposable on the back of that poor effort TFRHHIII BHA92
5 BIG BEE HIVE (IRE) (34) 54-0150
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Matinee Time (IRE)
Mr R. J. Hewitt
8 11-6
Miss Rebecca Hitchen (7)
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Miss Carmel Whelan Golden Sunset Holidays, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to form to capitalise on lower hurdles mark in 13-runner handicap at Southwell (24.3f, good) last month. No show next 2 starts, though, and he’s probably worth taking on TFRHHIII BHA92
6 MAYOS VENDANGEUR (IRE) (27) 2560-55 6 11-5
B m Vendangeur (IRE) - Mayo Mystique (IRE)
Miss Megan Davies (7)
Ms Jacqueline Fox Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Br Mr Thomas Moran
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden following 17 attempts over hurdles, but she has posted several creditable efforts in defeat, including when fifth of 15 on debut for new yard at Hexham last month. Not quite so good at Cartmel since, but she’s a player nonetheless TFRHHHHI BHA91
7 PRESENTING YEATS (IRE) (30) 01-0560 D 9 11-3
B g Yeats (IRE) - Va’vite (IRE) Miss Heidi Palin (3) Pepperdrum Racing & Richard Hawker Richard Hawker, Frome
Br Mrs D. Dewbery & Mrs B. Woodcock Pepperdrum Aquatherapy
TIMEFORM VIEW Temperamental sort who capitalised on his falling handicap mark (after 7 months off) in 7-runner handicap at Stratford in April. However, somewhat unsurprisingly he has failed to fire since. TFRHHIII BHA89
(53) 053P-1P BF
Ch m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Madame Allsorts
Bourne, Docker, Oliver & Jackson-Owen
6 11-3
Miss Gina Andrews
Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br R & R Musson Fresh Air
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced mare who looked an improved performer when making a winning start for new yard in 25f Huntingdon handicap in May. Viable excuses for subsequent no show at Fakenham, but her profile is starting to look rather patchy TFRHHHII BHA89
(GB) (44) 634-155
B g Millenary - Saffron’s Song (IRE)
7 10-12
Miss Elizabeth Feakes (7)
Miss Elizabeth Feakes Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Killashee House Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW This point winner hasn’t shown much in 4 runs under Rules to date and is readily passed over TFRHIIII BHA84
(41) 0/4P-33
B g Cokoriko (FR) - A Dormir Debout (FR)
6 10-11
Miss Lily Bradstock (7)
Mr Stewart Andrew Sara Bradstock, Wantage
Br S.C.E.A. Bertwood Stables et al Equimedia Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in 3 runs for Nicky Henderson, but appeared to take a step forward on second run for this yard/ handicap debut when third of 9 at Market Rasen (23f, good). Possibilities here if able to build on that TFRHHHII BHA83
2024: KISS MY FACE 7 11 1 Miss Clara Brewitt 6-1 (Alastair Ralph) 13 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Visor worn by No. 2, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5. Stewards Note:
MAYOS VENDANGEUR: Following its run on 27/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. LYNESS DANCER: Following its run on 1/6/2025 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Star Legend (IRE), 9-2 Fine By Me (IRE), 6-1 Lyness Dancer (GB), 13-2 Jungle Wood (FR), 8-1 Mayos Vendangeur (IRE), 10-1 Big Bee Hive (IRE), 16-1 Jack The Savage (GB), 18-1 No Rematch (IRE), 25-1 Presenting Yeats (IRE), 33-1 Highway Hero (GB)
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £190,443 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd June to 14th September 2025.
First Race 1.10 - THE PERSHORE HIRE CENTRE 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 0-105. Enter by noon, July 18th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 22nd. Penalties, after July 12th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Pershore Hire Centre will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries at £30. - Closed July 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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Second Race 1.45 - THE LAND O PLUMS HIRONS 50TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 22nd. Penalties, after July 12th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Sponsors have kindly sponsored this race and 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. 25 entries at £44. - Closed July 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.20 - THE HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY JON HOLTON OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, July 18th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. The sponsors will present a trophy to the winning owner. In addition a cash prize will be given to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £22. - Closed July 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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Fourth Race 2.55 - THE WIDMER LTD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 22nd. Penalties, after July 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Widmer Ltd have kindly sponsored this race and 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. 20 entries at £38. - Closed July 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 6lb
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Fifth Race 3.30 - THE CLIVES OF CROPTHORNE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £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 18th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Clives Of Cropthorne will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 26th September, 2025. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 16 entries at £38. - Closed July 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.05 - THE CLIVES OF CROPTHORNE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £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 18th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Clives Of Cropthorne will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 26th September, 2025. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 16 entries at £38. - Closed July 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.42 - THE BATHROOM STUDIO NOVICES’ LIMITED 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 novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, July 18th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 22nd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after July 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Bathroom Studio will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in Their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 23 entries at £30. - Closed July 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 11 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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Eighth Race 5.17 - THE DOLPHIN TEC AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3054 to the winning horse The second to receive £1528, the third £763, the fourth £382 and the fifth £190. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, July 18th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 22nd. Penalties, after July 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race. Dolphin Tec will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries at £30. - Closed July 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2655; Second £1328; Third £664; Fourth £332; Fifth £166. (Penalty Value £3054.70) 7 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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