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back to Worcester Racecourse, the Home of Summer Jumps Racing!

From the whole team, we wish you a very warm welcome to everyone who is here with us; good luck to you all and we hope you have a great evening.

It is fantastic to have our gates back opener and horses back racing. We have been working hard over the Winter and have some fantastic upgrades for you this Summer

A few things to enjoy here with us now is our luxurious paddock lawn where you can grab a seat and soak up the atmosphere within the Country enclosure. Partnering with Purple Granite, you can now also win prizes by scanning the QR code you will ﬁnd on site. Those who are looking to book a large party with us, take a look at our new Trackside Hospitality marquee which offer a much more exclusive offering to make your event with us extra special.

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Our ﬁrst theme night is back by popular demand being Rum & Reggae on Friday 23rd May with one of the best Bob Marley Tributes around. We have just a few more places left in our restaurant, hospitality and also available races to sponsor for, so should you wish to make a day of it with us; please do get in touch with our team on 01905 25364 or info@worcester-racecourse.co.uk for more details. We race again in just a weeks time on Tuesday 13th May so hopefully we can welcome you back here then. Have a great day and good luck!

Michael Thomas General Manager

RACEDAY TEAM

Michael Thomas General Manager

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Bryony Harris Operations Manager

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Sean White Financial Controller

HAAFBACK (GB) (22) 1U0504- D

B g Haafhd - Roberta Back (IRE)

Mrs M. J. Arnold

7 10-2

Daire McConville (7)

Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham

Br Jane Arnold Coombs Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut over fences at Ludlow in November and posted best effort since when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Warwick (16.2f, good) 22 days ago. Can make presence felt but ﬁnds himself 3lb out of the weights TFRHHHII BHA71

2024: JET OF DREAMS (IRE) 6 11 10 Brian Hughes 4-1 (Warren Greatrex) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 4, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

TACTICAL AFFAIR: Following its run on 20/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. HEAD OVER HINDS: Following its run on 10/4/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-hind shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Tropical Talent (GB), 5-1 Electric Jet (IRE), Dj Pete (IRE), 10-1 Tactical Affair (FR), Rocks Up Late (IRE), Haafback (GB), 12-1 Grain Trade (GB), 14-1 Head Over Hinds (IRE)

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RECORD TIMES

2m (Hurdle) Moonday Sun (USA) (3yo+)

2m½f (Chase) Mercian King (IRE) (4yo+)

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2m4f (Chase) Rene’s Girl (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17

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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SECOND RACE 6.18

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE STEP INTO LUXURY WITH PURPLE GRANITE 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): F O’Brien (43 wins from 228 runners, 19%) runs NO NO MAESTRO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs NO NO MAESTRO WEIGHTWATCHER: TIDE TIMES won off a handicap mark of 113, his rating is now down 16lb to 97. LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOLOKEA trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

Most of these arrive with a question mark against them so this 2023 victor POTTLERATH looks the way to go on the back of a resurgent Stratford success last month. Holokea arrives in very good nick over hurdles so could emerge as the chief danger now sent over fences. Both Gold Link and Montregard could also have a say if back on their A-games 1-2-3:

1.POTTLERATH (IRE) 2.HOLOKEA (IRE) 3.GOLD LINK (FR)

1 NO NO MAESTRO (IRE) (321) 4/2166/6- CD 10 12-1

B g Mahler - Maisey Down Jonathan Burke

Don Sebastiao Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Michael Lacy Whiting Landscape Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW A fairly useful winning chaser but he’s been off for 10 months since a below-form sixth of 13 in handicap chase here (20f, good). Needs to hit the ground running. TFRHHIII BHA111

2 IMPATIENT (FR) (17) 0614F3-

Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Vista Palma (FR)

7 12-0

Kevin Brogan

Miss Katharine J. Holland Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Ffos Las in November but in and out since, only third of 4 in handicap chase at Haydock (25.6f, good) 17 days ago. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA110

3 HOLOKEA (IRE) (46) 15P422- C 6 12-0

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - No Plain Jane (IRE)

James Bowen

Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br G Aherne

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point/bumper winner who made a successful hurdle debut over 3m at Southwell in October. Back to that form of late, second of 14 in 3m Newbury handicap in March. Much respected now going chasing TFRHHHHI BHA110

4 MONTREGARD (FR) (38) 3613PP-

6 12-0

Ch g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Protektion (FR) Stan Sheppard

Mr John P. McManus Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Guy Cherel

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Market Rasen in November but pulled up in handicap chases at Wetherby and Uttoxeter on his last two runs. Handily weighted if bouncing back with a visor replacing cheekpieces TFRHHHII BHA110

5 GOLD LINK (FR) (77) P/6P646-

9 11-11

B g Rail Link - Une de Montot (FR) Ben Jones Owners Group 057 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Jean-Francois Lamborot & Edouard Walsh Owners Group

TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to build on earlier promise when only sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft) 77 days ago. Since undergone breathing surgery so not ruled out with a visor also added. TFRHHHII BHA107

6 MASTERDREAM (FR) (233) 1562/45- C

8 11-4

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Santa Christiana (FR) Harriet Tucker (7)

Mr Dave Harris Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Haras de Saint Julien & A.Tamagni-Bodmer

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m Flat winner but only twice raced over fences and beat only one in 3m2f Fontwell handicap chase in August. Has something to prove after 7 months off. TFRHHIII BHA100

7 POTTLERATH (IRE) (23) PP4031- CD

10 11-2

B g Yeats (IRE) - Trufﬂe Fairy (IRE) Kielan Woods

Lost In The Summer Wine Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br Nicholas Teehan Matt Sheppard

TIMEFORMVIEW Took this in 2023 and arrives on the back of a resurgent success in 6-runner handicap chase at Stratford (27.5f, good) 23 days ago. Merits serious consideration. TFRHHHHH BHA98

8 TIDE TIMES (IRE) (47) P/PRP06- 11 11-1

Gr g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Lady Wagtail (IRE)

Charlie Todd

The DTTW Partnership Ian Williams, Alvechurch Br Grange Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful handicap chaser at his best but has lost his form It’s easy to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA97

2024: CAN’T BEAT HISTORY (IRE) 8 11 1 Lee Edwards 6-1 (Henry Oliver) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 4, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 7, 8. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Pottlerath (IRE), 4-1 Montregard (FR), 8-1 Holokea (IRE), 17-2 No No Maestro (IRE), Impatient (FR), 9-1 Gold Link (FR), 12-1 Masterdream (FR), 18-1 Tide Times (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 6.48

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BLACKMORES BUILDING CONTRACTORS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund

£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (32 wins from 201 runners, 16%) runs EARTH KING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs ERNEST GRAY

WEIGHTWATCHER: BUTLER’S BRIEF won off a handicap mark of 119, his rating is now down 9lb to 110. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ERNEST GRAY trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 69 miles.

Course scorer EBONY WARRIOR should have more to offer on only his second venture into handicaps so looks the way to go here. The returning Earth King could emerge as the main danger for his in-form handler, although Shantou Express and Ernest Gray both command respect too in an open handicap

1 ICARE ALLEN (FR) (25) 010200- D

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Coeur d’Allen (FR)

7 12-2

Benjamin Macey (7)

Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Bruno Vagne Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Uttoxeter in November but he isn’t proving the easiest to catch right and came in just 11th in handicap hurdle at Ayr (3m) 25 days ago. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA122

2 PARTY BUSINESS (IRE) (38) 03PP50-

9 11-11

B g Shantou (USA) - Marias Dream (IRE) Charlie Todd Eventmasters Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br R. Cody Eventmasters Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 16 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in a below-form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) 38 days ago. He’s hard to warm to TFRHHIII BHA117

3 EBONY WARRIOR (IRE) (40) 122231- C 7 11-11

Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Three Wood (IRE) Kielan Woods

DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Br Kk Agri Ltd Pragnell

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who also bagged 5-runner novice hurdle (5/6) at Warwick (21f, good) 40 days ago. Can go very well again on just his second run in handicap company. TFRHHHHH BHA117

4 EARTH KING (IRE) (196) P/14501- D

B g Shirocco (GER) - Beach Beauty (IRE)

9 11-10

Harry Cobden

Mr R. M Penny Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Messrs Eric Keane & Pat Keane

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 13-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, good to soft) in October. Off since but he can’t be discounted with his yard going well TFRHHHHI BHA116

5 ERNEST GRAY

(IRE) (143) 42/652P- 8 11-10

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Emily Gray (IRE)

Tom Cannon

Mr Andy Peake Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Suroben Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on a good Warwick second when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good to soft) in December Since had a wind op so not discounted off a lenient mark with cheekpieces replacing a visor. TFRHHHII BHA116

6 SHANTOU

EXPRESS

(IRE) (24) 6/P6243- 10 11-8

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Spanker

The Second Chancers

Br Catridge Farm Stud and Burgage Stud

Ciaran Gethings

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA114

TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run but he posted a solid third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23.2f, good) 24 days ago. One for the shortlist.

7 ROCKADENN (FR) (40) 4/R0/652- 9 11-7

B g High Rock (IRE) - Nijadenn (FR)

S W Racing

Br P. Rago & J. Le Scouarnec

David Bass

Max Comley, Naunton

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler/chaser at his best for previous yards and showed more than previously for current yard in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces when runner-up at Southwell (24.3f, good) in March. Needs to back that up here TFRHHIII BHA113

1-2-3: 1.EBONY WARRIOR (IRE) 2.EARTH KING (IRE) 3.SHANTOU EXPRESS (IRE)

8 BUTLER’S BRIEF (IRE) (39) 6031P0- CD 10 11-4

B g Yeats (IRE) - She’s On The Case (IRE)

Jonathan Burke

You Can Be Sure Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mrs M. Doran Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWScored at Bangor in October but well below par at Warwick and Wetherby since, though he might have needed the run after 4 months off on latter occasion. This C&D scorer is no forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA110

9 HALIFAX (FR) (215) 323554- D

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Oudette (FR)

Foxhills Racing Limited

Br Mme Vsse. Yves D’Armaille

8 11-3

Ben Jones

Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing TIMEFORMVIEW Won 3m Kempton handicap hurdle last May and largely in good form after. Not ruled out on his return from 7 months off here TFRHHHII BHA109

10 SLIP OF THE TONGUE (IRE) (22) PPPP40- 8 10-12

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Female (IRE)

Moorland Racing, Bill Ransom & Steve Day

Toby Wynne

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Mrs Noeleen Roche Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors, Walling & Landscape Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended time with Padraig Roche in Ireland out of sorts and has fared no better for current connections this season Easy to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA104

2024: COOLEENYMORE (IRE) 8 11 4 Brian Hughes 5-4 (Robert Walford) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 7, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 7, 8, 9. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 5. Stewards Note:

ERNEST GRAY: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain poor run.

SLIP OF THE TONGUE: Following its run on 14/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung and jumped left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Ebony Warrior (IRE), 7-2 Earth King (IRE), 7-1 Shantou Express (IRE), 9-1 Ernest Gray (IRE), 11-1 Party Business (IRE), Rockadenn (FR), 14-1 Halifax (FR), 18-1 Icare Allen (FR), 40-1 Butler’s Brief (IRE), 150-1 Slip of The Tongue (IRE)

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JAZZ KING (FR) (47) 5212P6- D

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Jaragua (FR)

Spiers & Hartwell & Partners

Br E.A.R.L Haras Du Taillis & B. Wenger

9 11-7

Tom Cannon

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

F&S Consultants Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to his best when scoring at Hereford in November Followed that with a near-miss at Wetherby on Boxing Day but form has nosedived both starts since the turn of the year and others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA112

9 JACKPOT CASH

(FR) (23) 412311- D

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Fresca Has (FR)

Pontoon racing

Br Mr A. Delaroque & Mr & Mrs C. Theault

6 11-6

Henry Brooke

James Owen, Newmarket

The Rare Breed Meat Company

TIMEFORMVIEWAnother to have thrived following a switch to this yard, making it 3 wins from 5 starts over hurdles/fences for James Owen when scoring in this sphere at Stratford (18.7f, good) last month. This 8lb higher mark demands more but stepping back up in trip here will help and he’s clearly in good nick. TFRHHHII BHA111

WINDSURFER

(GB) (103) 0/3146P-

B g Getaway (GER) - Baby Shine (IRE)

6 11-5

Stan Sheppard

Lady Jane Grosvenor Ben Case, Banbury

Br Whitley Stud David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark on return from 5 months off in a Uttoxeter novice (15.8f, good to soft) in October. Found things tougher under a penalty at Chepstow next time, though, and well held both subsequent starts in handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA110

11 MAGICAL ARTHUR (IRE) (125)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Miss Cilla (IRE)

12112P- 7 11-4

Ross Chapman

Harbour Rose Partnership Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br E. O’Gorman PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive sincejoining thisyard last summer, notching thirdsuccess ina25fPlumpton handicaphurdleinNovember Goodrun of formcameto agrinding halt when tried in blinkers (discarded here) when pulled up at Fakenham on New Year’s Day and absent since Cheekpieces reﬁtted TFRHHIII BHA109

GROOVY BLUE (GB)

(51) 0/16P31- 6 11-4

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Miss Izzy (IRE)

Dan Donoghue & Hilary Pridham

Ben Jones

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr Richard Egan Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerwhohasgothishurdlingcareerontrackfollowingwindsurgery,capitalisingontheeaseinclasswhenoffthemarkin8-runner maiden at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) in March. More needed now handicapping but he’s lightly-raced and in good hands. TFRHHHII BHA109

MINELLA DOUBLE

(IRE) (57) 0145PP- CD 7 11-0

B g Shantou (USA) - Lady Dromlac (IRE)

Lewis Stones (3)

S Wood Rob Summers, Solihull

Br Geoffrey Thompson

TIMEFORM VIEW Surprise winner (sent off at 40/1) over this C&D last summer but he hasn’t featured in 4 subsequent starts TFRHIIII BHA105

14 MASTER DANCER (FR) (30)

436/464- 8 11-0

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Perle d’Ainay (FR)

Harry Bannister

The Dancer Quartet Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br Stephane Milaveau & Emmanuel Clayeux Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWinless since taking a Stratford novice back in October 2022 but he continues to slip down the weights and put in a good shift when fourth of 10 back from a break at Ffos Las (2 1/2m, good to soft) last month. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA105

2024: BIG BLUE MOON 7 11 3 Stan Sheppard 16-5 (Tom Lacey) 11 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 11, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7, 8, 11. Stewards Note:

EVERYONESGAME: Following its run on 10/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran ﬂat.

MAGICAL ARTHUR: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Twist of Fatecatch (FR), 13-2 Jackpot Cash (FR), 7-1 Campaign Trail (IRE), 10-1 Teorie (IRE), 11-1 Kado de Joie (FR), 12-1 Liverpool Knight (GB), Groovy Blue (GB), 14-1 Everyonesgame (IRE), Master Dancer (FR), 22-1 Magical Arthur (IRE), 33-1 Jazz King (FR), 40-1 Tigerbythetail (IRE), Windsurfer (GB), 80-1 Minella Double (IRE)

HORSE WELFARE

It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected whilst a diagnosis of the injury is made by one of the three veterinary surgeons deployed around the course. The screens are designed to afford privacy during this diagnosis.

Please do not always assume the worse, and at all times the horse’s welfare is our paramount concern.

FIFTH RACE 7.48

THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (43 wins from 228 runners, 19%) runs HAVEFUNONTHERUN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs FRESH AS A DAISY LONGEST TRAVELLER: HIGH COURT JUDGE trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.

SQUIRE DANAGHER and Plus Point were of a similar level of ability on the Flat and they could be the pair to concentrate on The latter has the benefit of experience in this sphere and is greatly respected but Squire Danagher was on an upward curve during the autumn and, provided his jumping passes the test, he could be the answer. Havefunontherun, Soul Limbo and Fresh As A Daisy have all shown ability in bumpers and are likely to make their presence felt

colours no horse age st lb

1 HAVEFUNONTHERUN (IRE) (25) 4-

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Rebel Yeats (IRE)

5 11-4

Jonathan Burke

Paul & Clare Rooney Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Cathal Ennis BresBet

TIMEFORMVIEW €72,000 Doctor Dino gelding out of a 2m-2 1/2m hurdle/chase winner, closely related to smart hurdler/winning chaser Mossley Shaped well when fourth in a 7-runner Huntingdon bumper (15.8f, good) on debut last month and he’s of interest now switched to hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 HIGH

COURT JUDGE

(USA) (18) 0- 5 11-4

Ch g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Proctor’s Ledge (USA)

Ben Bromley (5)

Dr C. A. Barnett James Owen, Newmarket

Br Patricia L. Moseley

TIMEFORMVIEWEight-time winner at a lowly level on the Flat (all on AW) but well held sole hurdles start at Windsor in December and, though surely capable of better in this sphere, others make more appeal on this occasion TFRHHIII BHA-

3 MONEY TO BURN (IRE)

(47) 4/04-

B g Valirann (FR) - Little Vinnie (IRE)

6 11-4

Kielan Woods

Mr Robert Clarke and Clare Ellam Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Miss R. O’Neill Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise on debut for Shark Hanlon in July 2023 but well held in a couple of bumpers for different yards and major improvement needed now sent hurdling. TFRHIIII BHA-

SOUL LIMBO

(IRE) (42) 42-

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Wygram (IRE)

Twelfth Man Partnership 8

5 11-4

Bryan Carver

Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Brian Killeen Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEWStepped up on debut ﬁfth at Chepstow in October when runner-up in a 16.5f Taunton bumper (good) back from a break in March. Yard among the winners of late and he’s of interest starting out over hurdles here TFRHHHII BHA-

5 SQUIRE DANAGHER (GB) (207)

B g Australia - Sunday Bess (JPN)

5 11-4

Ben Jones Owners Group 143 Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Chasemore Farm Owners Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful 4-time winner on the Flat at up 1 1/2m for Andrew Oliver in Ireland. Those victories were all gained on the AW but he possesses some decent turf form, too, and he will be a danger to all if taking to hurdles at the ﬁrst attempt. TFRHHHHH BHA-

6 TAYMOUNT (GB) (30) 45106- 5 11-4

B g Milan - Miss Ballantyne

Tom Cannon Pury Racing

Billy Aprahamian, Towcester

Br Little Lodge Farm Fairfax & Favor Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in points at third attempt in December but both efforts in this sphere to date have been poor Yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Plus Point. TFRHIIII BHA-

7 SPARTAN TIMES (GB) (34)

B or Br g Frontiersman - Lysander Belle (IRE)

Mr Michael Harris

4 10-12

William Shanahan (5)

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Christian Leech & Mike Harris PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat (stays 16.5f) and likely to come up short on this hurdles debut TFRHIIII BHA-

FRESH AS A DAISY (GB)

(96) 52-

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Whoops A Daisy

Just Four Men

Br N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston

6 10-11

James Bowen

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEWRelated to a useful sort in bumpers and showed ability herself in that sphere, particularly when runner-up at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) in January. In top hands and should make her presence felt, provided she takes to hurdles and this faster ground TFRHHHII BHA-

9 PLUS POINT (GB) (53) 5-

Ch m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Beshayer (FR)

Tim Cottier and Razor Ruddock Racing 1

5 10-11

Kevin Brogan

Billy Aprahamian, Towcester

Br Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company Fairfax & Favor Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful handicapper on Flat for Harry Eustace (stays 2m), successful once in 2024. Held back by jumping when ﬁfth of 8 on hurdles debut a month ago but she may take a signiﬁcant step forward this time TFRHHHHI BHA-

10 SANTA

SABINA

(GB) (-)

Ch m Gentlewave (IRE) - Days Like These

Mr Richard Phillips

8 10-11

Finn Lambert (5)

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br A. Wintle & R. Johnson Tori Global

TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded for this much-belated debut and she’s probably best watched, unless the betting suggests otherwise. TFRHIIII BHA-

11 SEA THRIFT (IRE) (17) 6P5-

B m Bullet Train - Synthe Davis (FR)

6 10-11

Mr Robbie David (7)

Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne

Br Mr K. D. Cotter

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in a couple of points and safely held on Rules debut in a Newton Abbot maiden hurdle. TFRHIIII BHA-

12 NINI STAR (FR)

(83) P-

4 10-5

B f Garswood - Nini de Paris (FR) Harry Cobden

Clive & Laura Washbourn David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mr Jean - Paul Gallorini W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on the Flat (stays 1 1/4m) for David Menuisier. Beaten a fair way out on hurdles introduction at Hereford but since undergone wind surgery and she should leave that form well behind in time TFRHHIII BHA-

2024: STAY IF U WANT TO (IRE) 5 11 4 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 11-10 (Jonjo & AJ O’Neill) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 12. Stewards Note:

HIGH COURT JUDGE: Following its run on 18/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

SEA THRIFT: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung badly left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Squire Danagher (GB), 7-2 Plus Point (GB), 11-2 Fresh As A Daisy (GB), 7-1 Soul Limbo (IRE), 8-1 Havefunontherun (IRE), 14-1 Nini Star (FR), 28-1 High Court Judge (USA), 40-1 Spartan Times (GB), 66-1 Money To Burn (IRE), 80-1 Taymount (GB), Sea Thrift (IRE), 100-1 Santa Sabina (GB)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.48 - THE BETTING.BET FREE BETS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the ﬁfth £186. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 30th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsor of this race 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 15 entries at £30. - Closed April 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Second Race 6.18 - THE STEP INTO LUXURY WITH PURPLE GRANITE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the ﬁfth £269. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Purple Granite 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 19 entries at £44. - Closed April 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

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Third Race 6.48 - THE BLACKMORES BUILDING CONTRACTORS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the ﬁfth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Blackmores 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 April 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

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Fourth Race 7.18 - THE RHYS PARRYS BIG 60TH HURDLE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the ﬁfth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsor 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 31 entries, 1 at £7 and 30 at £38. - Closed April 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 7.48 - THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING 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, April 30th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. DragonBet 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. 23 entries at £38. - Closed April 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Sixth Race 8.18 - THE everytip.com HORSE RACING TIPS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsor of this race 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 £38. - Closed April 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

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