Worcester Racecard - Wednesday 15th October by Arena Racing Company

WELCOME TO OUR PENULTIMATE RACE DAY – WEDNESDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2025

A very warm welcome to all racegoers joining us today for our penultimate race meeting of the 2025 season. It’s been a fantastic year of racing, and we’re delighted to have you with us as we edge towards the season ﬁnale..

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A very special happy birthday to Chris Jarratt, who is celebrating here today with Sandra and friends with the ﬁrst race – we hope you all have a wonderful day.

Today also features a memorial race for Richard & Ann Hitchings, and we send our warmest wishes to Ant, Tracey, and all friends and family joining us in remembrance. May it be a meaningful and enjoyable day for you all.

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Thank you for joining us today – we hope you enjoy a memorable afternoon of racing, great company, and celebration with us.

Enjoy the day!

Michael

Thomas

General Manager

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No.ofdays sincelastran colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

form guide previous performances

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite age

1 HUNT BALL (IRE) (109) 2304-11 CD

B g Winged Love (IRE) - La Fandango (IRE)

Atlantic Equine

weight st-lb

10 11-12

Andrew Tinkler

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Michael Slevin Novae Management Limited Br TIMEFORM VIEW Still capable of smart form over fences last season and made most of 2 good opportunities back over hurdles in May. This a lot harder but still the one to beat.

TFRHHHHI BHA135

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are deﬁned below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufﬁcient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were conﬁrmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are preﬁxed by the letter h.

FIRST RACE 2.22

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

THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS 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): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (10 wins from 92 runners, 11%) runs BRAVETHEWAVES

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (2 wins from 15 runners, 13%) runs HENRY BOX BROWN LONGEST TRAVELLER: IRIS DES ISSARDS trained by K Woollacott, Crewkerne, 124 miles.

GRILLON DE MONTY might be able to defy the handicapper again and stretch his unbeaten C&D record to 3. Recent Market Rasen scorer Galway Reel rates an obvious danger, while George Darling was an improver in handicap hurdles in the spring and could also have a big say if taking to chasing back from a break

1.GRILLON DE MONTY (FR) 2.GALWAY REEL (IRE) 3.GEORGE DARLING (IRE)

1 IRIS DES ISSARDS (FR) (161) 40P41-6 7 12-0

Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Opaline du Bouchat (FR)

Callum Pritchard (5)

Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Br Elevage Laitre SCEA

The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORMVIEW Newton Abbot handicap hurdle winner in April. Off since a lesser effort there in May. Makes chase debut minus the cheekpieces he’s worn in recent hurdle starts TFRHHIII BHA104

GRILLON

DE MONTY (FR) (45) 4-26151 CD 10 11-12

B g Crillon (FR) - Pat’s Girl (FR)

Stephen Allen

Br Elevage de Monty

Jamie Brace (5)

Stephen Allen, Chipping Norton

TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of C&D wins this summer and a further 7lb rise shouldn’t prevent him making another bold bid if in similar form TFRHHHHH BHA102

3 GEORGE

DARLING

(IRE) (179) 566612- 5 11-12

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Land of Pride (IRE)

Mr K Loads & Mr T Ellis

Jack Andrews (3)

Tom Ellis, Rugby

Br Ms Mags Melody Fresh Air

TIMEFORMVIEWImprover over hurdles in the spring, winning at Market Rasen (20.5f) and second at Carlisle (19f) in the spring Point background provides hope that he’ll take to chasing Likely type if fully primed after 6 months off. TFRHHHHI BHA102

4 BUTCHERS BILL (GB) (93) 6446-03

B g Kayf Tara - Miss Bailly (FR)

5 11-10

Harriet Tucker (7)

Kathy Day Anthony Day, Hinckley

Br Mr W. Kinsey Mr Day

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler in Ireland and ran to a similar level when third in a 3m Downpatrick maiden on his chase debut in July (ﬁnal start for Gordon Elliott) Off 3 months ahead of yard debut TFRHHHII BHA100

5 GALWAY REEL (IRE) (18) 2-26U31

B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Moraine

6 11-0

Charlie Todd Not One But Two

Br Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd

Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Struck at the third time of asking over fences in 3m Market Rasen handicap 18 days ago. A 3lb nudge from the handicapper doesn’t look severe given the ﬁrst 2 were nicely clear TFRHHHHI BHA90

6 HENRY BOX BROWN (IRE) (18) 1-U22U0 C

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lough Coyne (IRE)

8 10-10

Ellis Collier (5) Old Gold Racing 7 Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Miss E. Hamilton Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Also runner-up twice here in July but prone to mistakes and produced an error-strewn display when well behind Galway Reel at Market Rasen (3m) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for after that TFRHHIII BHA86

7 BRAVETHEWAVES (GB) (29) F151P-0 8 10-7

B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Miss Lucky Penny Toby Wynne The Brave Bunch Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Mr S. G. Adams Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPair of chase wins at the start of 2025 but ran below-par at Stratford on ﬁnal start of last season and turned in another abysmal display on last month’s Uttoxeter reappearance Has ﬁrst-time cheekpieces added to regular tongue tie now. TFRHHIII BHA83

1-2-3:

8 BEBSIDE BANTER (IRE)

(38) 434-536

B g Westerner - Hard Fought (IRE)

The B-Sides Syndicate

Br John F. Dwyer

8 10-3

Freddie Mitchell (5)

Max Comley, Naunton

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences for Chris Grant but has yet to really ﬁre for current stable Possibly best watched until showing more TFRHHIII BHA79

9 MERANTI (IRE)

(538) 00PPP4/-

B g Milan - Roztoc (IRE)

Jim Tew

Br S. McElroy

7 10-2

Sean Houlihan

Sheila Lewis, Brecon

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who ﬁnished lame when fourth in 3m Warwick handicap chase in April 2024 and hasn’t been seen since Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA76

10 HITTHEKETTLE (IRE)

(19) P6/6P-43

B g Ocovango - Ballyquin Queen (IRE)

Mr Michael Gates

Br Jane, John & Kate Gleeson

9 10-2

James Turner (5)

Michael Gates, Stratford-Upon-Avon

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdler who was having his second start over fences when a tailed-off last of 3 in C&D novice 19 days ago. More realistic chance back in a handicap but others are still preferred. TFRHHIII BHA75

2024: LAW OF SUPPLY (IRE) 6 11 10 Tom Bellamy 4-1 (Kim Bailey) 14 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 6, 7.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 8.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

HENRY BOX BROWN: Following its run on 27/9/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its right-hind shoe.

MERANTI: Following its run on 25/4/2024 it was reported that the horse ﬁnished lame.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Grillon De Monty (FR), 9-2 Galway Reel (IRE), 5-1 George Darling (IRE), 13-2 Butchers Bill (GB), 12-1 Hitthekettle (IRE), 14-1 Iris des Issards (FR), 16-1 Bebside Banter (IRE), 20-1 Meranti (IRE), 25-1 Henry Box Brown (IRE), Bravethewaves (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

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 2.57

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PJ NICHOLLS KGM KOREA GENUINELY

HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

MADE

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 (27 wins from 122 runners, 22%) runs ROCKS UP LATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Oliver (2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs ANNIE DON & BENNETTSHILL

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GETAWAY JEWEL trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 172 miles.

SUPERSTYLIN advanced his form starting out for Chris Gordon when a comfortable scorer over C&D and still looks ahead of his mark here despite taking a 7lb hike Dexter is also weighted to go well on the back of a clear Uttoxeter second and is next on the list ahead of course specialist Rocks Up Late Gore Point and Whispering Royal complete the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.SUPERSTYLIN (IRE) 2.DEXTER (FR) 3.ROCKS UP LATE (IRE)

1 DUNSTALL RAMBLER (IRE) (198) 351124- D 7 12-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Toungara (FR)

Jonathan Burke

Mr Simon W. Clarke Tom George, Slad

Br Simon W. Clarke

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Ludlow in February but off since a below-par fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, good) following month. Not dismissed on his return. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 ROCKS UP LATE (IRE) (19) 111P16 CD

5 12-0

B g Vadamos (FR) - Dreamtide Callum Pritchard (5) North Wessex Racing

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Hawthorn Villa Stud Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWA 3-time C&D winner who had cheekpieces on for 1st time when a solid sixth of 11 to Superstylin in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 19 days ago. Should be competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA100

3 SAINT CYR DE PAIL (FR) (192) 1/02450-

6 11-13

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Dame de Pail (FR) Ciaran Gethings

The Culverhill Racing Club

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Br J. Breton, F. Breton & B. Beaunez Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last term with a below-par seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Goes chasing now with more required. TFRHHIII BHA99

4 GORE POINT (GB) (19) 121253 D

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Preveza (FR)

Mr M. W. Pendarves

5 11-13

Sam Twiston-Davies

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Porlock Vale Stud geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWA dual hurdles winner in the summer and not disgraced on his ﬁrst go over fences when third of 11 to Superstylin in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 19 days ago. Can build on it so needs considering TFRHHHII BHA99

5 DEXTER (FR) (10) P-23142

8 11-11

B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Hideaway (FR) Toby Wynne

Barry and the Chuckles

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Skymarc Farm Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Cartmel in August and in very good form since, a clear second of 7 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Not taken lightly off the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA97 (+3)

6 SUPERSTYLIN (IRE) (19) U6324-1 CD

B g Califet (FR) - Bright Blaze (IRE)

Mrs V. Palmer

Br J. H. Kidd

8 11-8

Freddie Gordon (3)

Chris Gordon, Winchester

BCB Warehouse

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed from 5 months off with a stylish success for his new yard in 11-runner handicap chase over C&D (good to soft) 19 days ago. Up 7lb but had something in hand there. Big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA94

7 HOBIE (FR) (22) 200-114 CD

B g Coastal Path - Beauty Blue (FR)

Dr T. J. W. Davies

8 11-8

Tom Bellamy

David Dennis, Banbury

Br G.A.E.C. de L’Ombre DD Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in September and backed it up with a solid fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, good to ﬁrm) 22 days ago. Must enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA94

ALIOSKI (GB) (31) 200/2U5- CD

B g Kodiac - Luluti (IRE)

Mr Gareth Cheshire

Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar

8 11-6

James Davies

Gary Brown, Swindon

Cheshire Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole hurdles success came in 2m Worcester maiden in 2022 but largely acquitted himself well after and notched third win on the Flat at Ffos Las in August No forlorn hope now going chasing TFRHHHII BHA92

9 WHISPERING ROYAL (IRE) (19) 04-5364

B g Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Wild Academy (IRE)

Mr David Gibbons

5 11-6

James Best

Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn

Br R. Cody K & M (Hauliers) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest 17f winner over hurdles who wasn’t discredited on his chasing bow when fourth of 11 to Superstylin in handicap over C&D (good to soft) 19 days ago. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA92

10 BENNETTSHILL (IRE) (34) 1/P22-00

B g Mahler - Brienna (IRE)

CatchTwentyTwo,Andyfreight HoldingsLtd

8 10-13

Bryan Carver

Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br Maurice Harrington Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden who came in only seventh of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, good, 25/1) on debut over fences 34 days ago. Since had a wind op and more required with tongue strap on for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA85

LITTLE PI

(FR) (155) P/6055-0 D

B g Dunaden (FR) - Faustina Pius (IRE)

7 10-11

Stan Sheppard

Lost In The Summer Wine Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br Mrs Gemma Green Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual 2m hurdles winner for Matt Sheppard in 2023/24. Yet to ﬁre for this yard so starts out over fences with a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA83

12 ANNIE DON (IRE)

(22) 00563-0

B or Br m Yeats (IRE) - O What A Girl (IRE)

Mrs P and Miss S Bailey

6 10-7

Brendan Powell

Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br John O’Donovan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler/chaser who came in just seventh of 9 in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, good to ﬁrm) 22 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA79

13 GETAWAY

JEWEL

(IRE) (13) 4-13432 D

B g Getaway (GER) - Fada’s Jewel (IRE)

11 10-4

Conor O’Farrell

Mr Phil Ellerby Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mr D. Allen Northern Accountants

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Fakenham in June and has continued in good nick, second of 6 in handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f, good to ﬁrm) 13 days ago. Needs considering TFRHHHII BHA76

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 10. Stewards Note:

ANNIE DON: Following its run on 23/9/2025 it was reported that the horse slipped on the bend.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Superstylin (IRE), 11-2 Dexter (FR), 8-1 Rocks Up Late (IRE), 9-1 Dunstall Rambler (IRE), 10-1 Hobie (FR), 11-1 Getaway Jewel (IRE), 12-1 Gore Point (GB), 16-1 Annie Don (IRE), 22-1 Whispering Royal (IRE), 28-1 Saint Cyr de Pail (FR), 40-1 Bennettshill (IRE), Little Pi (FR), 50-1 Alioski (GB)

RACE RESULT:

BROKEN GLASSES AND BOTTLES ARE DANGEROUS

In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.

THIRD RACE 3.28

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR MAIDEN FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD

THE STEP INTO LUXURY WITH PURPLE GRANITE OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 3 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (46 wins from 251 runners, 18%) runs LUCKY DIAMOND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs TYPHOON WARRIOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: KAMPARI trained by T Gallagher, Borehamwood, 140 miles.

This can go to a newcomer, with LOADED AND LOCKED preferred over Typhoon Warrior and See The Flame before any betting clues Lucky Diamond showed a bit on his debut here last month and could improve enough to take a hand.

1 BLUEY BAY (GB) (-)

B g Harbour Law - Thornton Alice

Serendipity Syndicate 2006

5 11-2

Freddie Keighley (7)

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Serendipity Syndicate 2006 FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Harbour Law gelding Half-brother to modest hurdler Ten Past Midnight Dam (h104)

2 3/4m-3m hurdle winner (stayed 27f) TFRHHHII BHA-

2 KAMPARI (FR) (303) 0-

B g Rail Link - Oudette (FR)

5 11-2

Jack Quinlan

Mr J. Reddington Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood

Br Mme Vsse Yves D’Armaille J R L Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Halifax and bumper winner/fair hurdler Father John 100/1, never dangerous in Southwell bumper last December. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 LOADED AND LOCKED (IRE) (277) F21- 5 11-2

B g Malinas (GER) - Roman Seera (IRE) Harry Cobden

Mr Malcolm Olden

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Mr Tony Hayes Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW £80,000 Irish point winner Got to be of interest with Harry Cobden up for in-form stable TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 LUCKY

DIAMOND

(IRE) (30) 5

B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Magic Maze (IRE)

4 11-1

Jonathan Burke

Mr D. Shorey Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Sunnyhill Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW €15,000 half-brother to numerous winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Magic Daze and fairly useful hurdler Magic Seven. 10/3, showed a bit in C&D bumper on debut last month and open to progress. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 SEE THE FLAME (GB) (-)

Gr g Sholokhov (IRE) - Message Personnel (FR)

Mr G. Snell and Miss E. Snell

4 11-1

Stan Sheppard

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Goldford Stud Plumbing World

TIMEFORMVIEWSholokhov gelding Closely related to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Castletown, and half-brother to 2 winners, including fair chaser D’bru Na Boinne Wears tongue strap on debut and looks a likely sort on paper TFRHHHII BHA-

6 THESOLDIERSMINIT (IRE) (-)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Aweeminit (IRE)

4 11-1

Toby Wynne

Mr S. Allwood Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEW Soldier of Fortune gelding Dam 15f-2 1/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Caracci Apache TFRHHHII BHA-

7 TYPHOON WARRIOR (IRE) (-) 4 11-1

B g Crystal Ocean - Ellnando Queen

Tristan Durrell (3)

Mrs R. Vaughan Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mrs R. I. Vaughan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEW Crystal Ocean gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Dorisa Queen and modest hurdler Lindy Reilly. One to take seriously on debut for top yard TFRHHHHI BHA-

8

WESTERN CROSS (IRE) (-)

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Be My Westerner (IRE)

The England family

Br Dave Slattery

4 11-1

Micheal Nolan

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Order of St George gelding. Dam, modest maiden hurdler, sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 33f) Jepeck TFRHHHII BHA-

9 FOOTAGE DETECTIVES (GB) (-)

B f Passing Glance - Persian Gaye (IRE)

4 10-8

Bryan Carver

Talking Pictures TV Limited Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br N. D. Cronin

TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance ﬁlly Dam (b83), lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Captain Sunshine TFRHHHII BHA-

2024: TORMUND GIANTSBANE (IRE) 4 11 1 Harry Skelton 3-1 (Dan Skelton) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Typhoon Warrior (IRE), 7-2 Loaded And Locked (IRE), 5-1 See The Flame (GB), 15-2 Lucky Diamond (IRE), 11-1 Western Cross (IRE), 16-1 Thesoldiersminit (IRE), Footage Detectives (GB), 25-1 Bluey Bay (GB), 200-1 Kampari (FR) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST

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RECORD TIMES

2m (Hurdle) Moonday Sun (USA) (3yo+) 30Aug16 3m 37.30s

2m½f (Chase) Mercian King (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17 3m 50.90s

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2m7f (Hurdle) Rolling Maul (IRE) (4yo+) 17Sep18 5m 24.20s

2m7f (Chase) Go Another One (IRE) (4yo+) 01Sep19 5m 21.40s

FOURTH RACE 3.58

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE COPYBET AND WORCESTER RACECOURSE 2026 PARTNERSHIP/EBF

‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4465, 2nd £2233, 3rd £1116, 4th £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (46 wins from 251 runners, 18%) runs HEY BUDDY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs LITTLE WREN & SON OF TYRAN

LONGEST TRAVELLER: VIRTUOSE D’AINAY trained by T Gallagher, Borehamwood, 140 miles.

BIG GINGE kept his form well without getting his head in front last term and is taken to make a successful return with his yard among the winners Chris Gordon’s hurdling debutant Poet Laureate appeals on paper and could emerge as the main danger, although Milan Tino has the form to play a part if fully tuned up after an absence. Greedy Smith and Lock Stock are other newcomers who command respect.

colours no horse age st lb

1 AWAY FOR THE NIGHT (IRE) (213) 3064-

6 11-0

B g Getaway (GER) - Inchiquin High (IRE) Bryan Carver

Miss P. Morris Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br M. G. Ronayne Winwood Construction UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 15/2, excellent fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) 7 months ago. One to consider back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA-

2 BIG GINGE (IRE) (221) 2/22230-

B g Mount Nelson - Ballinahow Tara (IRE)

5 11-0

Mr Jamie Neild (7)

Mr J. D. Neild Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Noel McLoughlin Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden hurdler who signed off last term with a good tenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (16f, good to soft) in March. The form pick back in novice company. TFRHHHHH BHA116

3 GREEDY SMITH (IRE) (203) 4-

5 11-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Presently Tipsy Kielan Woods

The Megsons

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br T. Westropp Bennett & M. Flemming Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park gelding came in an encouraging fourth of 5 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to ﬁrm, 4/1) on NH debut 6 months ago. Much respected on his hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

HEY BUDDY

(IRE) (161) 5-2 BF

B g Vadamos (FR) - Assistance

5 11-0

Jack Hogan

Paul & Clare Rooney Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mmo Bloodstock & Drumlin Bloodstock BresBet

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on debut ﬁfth when second of 6 in bumper (4/7) at Kelso (16.2f, good) in May. One to consider starting out in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 KNOWN WARRIOR (FR) (215) P/P44-

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Burma (FR)

KNR Racing

5 11-0

Rex Dingle

Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Underwent breathing surgery before coming in fourth of 7 in bumper (5/1) at Doncaster (16.6f, good) on NH debut 7 months ago. Can’t be dismissed on his hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 LOCK STOCK (GB) (227) 5/220-

B g Jack Hobbs - Two Smokin Barrels

Martin & Lynn Jones

5 11-0

Ben Jones

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr Richard Evans Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on his ﬁrst two runs in bumpers but only tenth in similar company at Huntingdon ﬁnal start 7 months ago. Worth another chance going over hurdles now. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 MILAN TINO (IRE) (327) 336/U63- 5 11-0

B g Milan - Que Pasa (IRE) Jonathan Burke

Mr John P. McManus Tom George, Slad

Br Mr Patrick McCormack

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful ex-French hurdler but off for 10 months since coming in last of 3 in novice hurdle at Ascot (19.3f, good). Well in the mix if ready to roll on his comeback run. TFRHHHII BHA123

TINO (IRE)

POET LAUREATE (FR) (207) P443-

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Polimka (FR)

5 11-0

Freddie Gordon (3)

Ms Jane Southall Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Mrs Henri Devin

Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Doctor Dino gelding Half-brother to French hurdler/chaser Poplar Square Third in a point in the spring so he’s very much one to consider now going hurdling TFRHHHHI BHA-

9 VIRTUOSE D’AINAY (FR) (879) 3/-

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Joly Violette (FR)

Mr J. Reddington

6 11-0

Jack Quinlan

Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood

Br E.A.R.L. Elevage D’Ainay J R L Group

TIMEFORM VIEW €20,000 3-y-o, £32,000 4-y-o, Kapgarde gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 11f-15f winner in France Monfrere. Third in a point in May 2023 TFRHHHII BHA-

10 WILD GOOSE (IRE) (10) 2352-U

B g Yeats (IRE) - Poppy Come Running (IRE)

Mrs Marion Hudson

Br H. J. Fitzsimons & Smarden Thoroughbreds

5 11-0

Tom Bellamy

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form in bumpers and over hurdles. Had a wind op before unseated rider at the second in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Not written off. TFRHHHII BHA-

11 CAN YOU HEAR ME (IRE)

(177) 64-

4 10-13

B g Vadamos (FR) - Still Small Voice Micheal Nolan

Mrs Judith Luff

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br John Hore Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form in a pair of bumpers, fourth of 9 at Chepstow (16f, good to ﬁrm) 177 days ago. Much respected on his hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA-

12 LOVIS DE SCEAUX (FR) (130) 02-6

Gr g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Elle de Sceaux (FR)

4 10-13

James Best

Mr Keith Stait Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br S.C.E.A Ecurie Haras de La Rousseliere

SJD Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up in Hereford bumper for Tom Weston in April. Too free when only sixth in bumper here on his yard debut in June Goes over hurdles now and can’t be dismissed TFRHHHII BHA-

13 SON OF TYRAN (GB) (99) 2-30

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Lets Hope So

Boyce Barrett Boyce

4 10-13

Charlie Todd

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in sole Irish point in April and posted an encouraging third in bumper here for new yard in June Last of nine at Uttoxeter following month but he’s worth another chance starting out in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA-

14 THE BLUESMASTER (IRE) (200) 0-

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Catherines Well

Mr M. W. Pendarves

4 10-13

Sean Houlihan

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Porlock Vale Stud Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW 12/1, tenth of 13 in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 6 months ago. This son of Blue Bresil could still do better on his hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA-

15 LITTLE WREN (GB) (30) 6-00

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Decision Made (IRE)

5 10-7

Tristan Durrell (3) Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEW Little show in her three runs, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle (33/1) over C&D (soft) 30 days ago. May still do better once qualiﬁed for handicaps TFRHHIII BHA2024: THE KEMBLE BREWERY 5 11 0 Tom Bellamy 5-6 (Kim Bailey) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Stewards Note:

SON OF TYRAN: Following its run on 8/7/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Big Ginge (IRE), 7-2 Milan Tino (IRE), 7-1 Poet Laureate (FR), 9-1 Wild Goose (IRE), 14-1 Hey Buddy (IRE), 20-1 Greedy Smith (IRE), 25-1 Away For The Night (IRE), Lock Stock (GB), 28-1 Can You Hear Me (IRE), Son of Tyran (GB), 50-1 Known Warrior (FR), Virtuose d’Ainay (FR), The Bluesmaster (IRE), 150-1 Lovis de Sceaux (FR), Little Wren (GB) RACE RESULT:

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FIFTH RACE 4.28

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR

FOUR YRS OLD AND

THE RICHARD AND ANN HITCHINGS MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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 (22 wins from 182 runners, 12%) runs MONTY BODKIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (9 wins from 16 runners, 56%) runs DWIGHT K SCHRUTE LONGEST TRAVELLER: AXEL BLEUE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

AXEL BLEUE is the percentage call on the back of his promising hurdle debut but strong market support for point recruits Ignore The Door and/or Local Derby would put a different slant on things.

1 DWIGHT K SCHRUTE (GB) (186) 1//4310-

6 11-7

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Artofmen (FR) Isabelle Ryder (7)

Apache Star Racing Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter BetVictor

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint scorer who made it third time lucky over hurdles in 19f Fontwell maiden in March. Disappointed in a 23f Bangor handicap on ﬁnal start in April but returns from 6 months off with his yard in ﬂying form TFRHHHII BHA113

2 AXEL BLEUE (GB) (10) 411212

5 11-0

Bl g Axxos (GER) - Sula Bleue James Bowen

Miss Jayne Brace Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Beswick Brothers Bloodstock Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who won 2 of his 3 bumpers for this yard and made an encouraging start to his hurdle career when 3 lengths second of 4 in 23f Uttoxeter novice 10 days ago. Open to improvement TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 COLIN HOBBS (GB) (220) 1P/50- 5 11-0

B g Jack Hobbs - Colin’s Sister Sam Twiston-Davies

Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mickley Stud & C. Beresford-Wylie Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a point bumper Posted an encouraging ﬁfth of 11 in listed bumper at Newbury on Rules debut but not in the same form at Warwick 4 weeks later. Been off for 7 months ahead of this hurdle debut over a signiﬁcantly longer trip TFRHHHII BHA-

4 IGNORE THE DOOR (IRE) (199) P/541-

5 11-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Maiﬁtz’s Madonna (IRE) Paul O’Brien

Mr & Mrs Norman Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Larry Buckley & Jacqueline Beirne OLBG

TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark in Irish points at fourth attempt (Mar 2025) and he’s an interesting Rules debutant for a very good yard. Wears tongue strap. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 ITAINTMEBABE (IRE) (134) P25-46

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Grande Solitaire (FR)

6 11-0

Jamie Gambin (10)

Mrs S. J. Humphrey Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Br John Byrne Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of starts in Irish points but well held in bumper and 2 maiden hurdles in the ﬁrst half of 2025. Hooded for ﬁrst time on return

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 LOCAL DERBY (IRE) (515) 1- 5 11-0

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Azamour (IRE)

Tom Cannon

Goodwin Racing Ltd Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Edmond & Mark Coleman Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

TFRHHHHI BHA-

TIMEFORMVIEW£110,000 purchase after winning his sole start in Irish points (May 2024) It’s taken a while for new connections to get him to the track but he’d certainly enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong

7 MONTY BODKIN (IRE) (178) 261/6FP- 6 11-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR) Kielan Woods The Megsons Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Dale Adams Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner for Ben Pauling Had an underwhelming ﬁrst campaign over hurdles for this yard (not helped by a crashing fall second start) but still early days. Has had a second wind operation ahead of this ﬁrst outing for 6 months. TFRHHHII BHA-

2024: CLONDAW GENERAL (IRE) 5 11 0 Tom Bellamy 5-2 (Kim Bailey) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Stewards Note:

MONTY BODKIN: Following its run on 20/4/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Axel Bleue (GB), 4-1 Ignore The Door (IRE), 9-2 Dwight K Schrute (GB), 11-2 Local Derby (IRE), 10-1 Monty Bodkin (IRE), 12-1 Colin Hobbs (GB), 150-1 Itaintmebabe (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.58

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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) A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (34 wins from 231 runners, 15%) runs PORTCAMMON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (2 wins from 19 runners, 11%) runs PORTCAMMON LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOCKED DOWN LAD trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 117 miles.

Perhaps ORANGE DIAMOND can stretch his winning run over C&D since joining Tom Ellis to 4. Jorebel is another who has thrived in recent times, in his case at Fontwell, and is second choice ahead of Portcammon and last month’s C&D scorer Ballyhiho.

1 ORANGE DIAMOND (FR) (30) P6-2111 CD 7 12-0

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Orange Bitter (FR)

Jack Andrews Six Syndicate

Tom Ellis, Rugby

Br Mr Jean-Charles Haimet et al Fresh Air

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3-3 over C&D for his new yard when seeing off 8 rivals last month. A further 4lb rise shouldn’t prevent him making a bold bid for 4 in a row

2 ROYAL RHYTHM (IRE) (30) 6-F4225

B g Jet Away - Musical Queen (IRE)

Jonjo & AJ O’Neill Racing II

TFRHHHHH BHA99

9 11-11

Benjamin Macey (6)

Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Philip Rothwell Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Now 15 runs since last win in 2023 Has run with credit behind Orange Diamond over C&D on last 2 outings but that rival may prove too strong again TFRHHHII BHA96

3 JOREBEL (FR) (12) 4043-11

B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Natarebelle (FR)

Mr D. S. Dennis

6 11-11

Freddie Gordon

Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Mr Michel Pehu Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW On a hat-trick after a pair of Fontwell wins in recent weeks. Another 7lb higher now but it shouldn’t prevent him making a bold bid for the hat-trick in his current mood. TFRHHHHI BHA96

4 BLACK OCC (IRE) (554) 242405/-

Br g Ocovango - Moonlight Whispers (IRE)

6 11-8

Finn Lambert

P Conway, T Lewis & G Wilson Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Edmond Coleman

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler in 2023/24. Been off for 554 days and a watching brief is advised unless the betting hints otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA93

5 PORTCAMMON (IRE) (29) 66-4364

B g Reliable Man - Desert Red (IRE)

Mr P C O Neill

Br Cherryvalley Farms

6 11-6

Harriet Tucker (3)

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but hasn’t been shaping up too badly since handicapping and Neil Mulholland won this race last year Has his ﬁrst outing beyond around 2m here. TFRHHHHI BHA91

6 KANKIN (GB) (136) F44P-24 D

Ch g Archipenko (USA) - Touriga

The 25 Club

9 11-5

Jamie Brace

Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Wood Hall Stud Winwood Construction UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual chase winner who was a creditable second over hurdles at Stratford in May but needs to shrug off a lesser run at Fakenham the following month. Been off for 136 days. TFRHHIII BHA90

7 BALLYHIHO (IRE) (45) 002-041 CD

B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Merry Tess (IRE)

5 11-4

Jack Hogan Smith, Redknapp, Pocock, Lestrange D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Mrs Jacqueline Donnelly

Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form under an enterprising front-running ride when seeing off 9 rivals over C&D in a ﬁrst-time tongue tie (retained) at the end of August 6lb higher now but dangerous if getting loose on the lead again. TFRHHHHI BHA89

TONGAKNOXIE (IRE) (173) 0404-

Ch g Casamento (IRE) - Portlandica (IRE)

5 11-1

Callum Pritchard

The England family Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Kevin Purﬁeld Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWOnly minor promise in maiden/novice hurdles last season but no shock were he to prove a different proposition now handicapping after 6 months off. One to monitor closely in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA86

9 LOCKED DOWN LAD (GB)

B g Linda’s Lad - Euro Bond (IRE)

(38) 6/-PP423

5 10-13

Rian Corcoran (7)

Mr Keiran Johns Joe Tickle, Tiverton

Br Keiran Johns Fire Defence Servicing

TIMEFORMVIEW Went close on C&D handicap debut in August but could only manage a remote third over a longer trip at Fontwell since. Needs to recapture the C&D form TFRHHHII BHA84

10 CROOKBARROW (GB)

(18) 301-300

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Larkbarrow

7 10-2

Tristan Durrell

The Malpas Four Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Below par over hurdles for Cynthia Woods and didn’t seriously threaten in a handicap hurdle/chase for this yard last month. Still early days with this stable but others arrive with more pressing claims. TFRHHIII BHA71

11 NEW MAN

(FR)

(58) 45-4P

B g Manatee - Nouvelle Destinee (FR)

5 10-2

Luke Scott

The Wood Partnership Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Des Jap & Oliver Triboir

TIMEFORMVIEWNo worthwhile form for Tom Gretton, including pulling up on 2m Stratford handicap debut 8 weeks ago. However, he has subsequently joined a shrewd outﬁt and a betting check is needed. TFRHHIII BHA68

DONTWORRYWEGOTTHIS

Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Shropshirelass

(GB)

(175)

0000P0- 6 10-2

Tabitha Worsley

Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells

Br Tabitha Worsley NDS Equine Nutrition, Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, Perilla Clothing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks of little account

TFRHIIII BHA59

2024: DOUBLE POWERFUL (IRE) 5 10 11 Dylan Johnston 4-9 (Neil Mulholland) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 10, 12. Stewards Note:

CROOKBARROW: Following its run on 27/9/2025 it was reported that the horse ﬁnished lame on right-fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Orange Diamond (FR), 9-2 Jorebel (FR), 11-2 Ballyhiho (IRE), 10-1 Portcammon (IRE), 11-1 Tongaknoxie (IRE), 12-1 Royal Rhythm (IRE), 14-1 Locked Down Lad (GB), 18-1 Crookbarrow (GB), 20-1 Kankin (GB), 22-1 New Man (FR), 33-1 Black Occ (IRE), 250-1 Dontworrywegotthis (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

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First Race 2.22 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS 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, October 9th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 13th. Penalties, after October 4th, 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. 15 entries at £30. - Closed October 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Second Race 2.57 - THE PJ NICHOLLS KGM KOREA GENUINELY MADE 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, October 9th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 13th. Penalties, after October 4th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and, in addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries at £30. - Closed October 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Third Race 3.28 - THE STEP INTO LUXURY WITH PURPLE GRANITE OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 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 maiden 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, October 9th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and, in addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries at £22.Closed October 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

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Fourth Race 3.58 - THE COPYBET AND WORCESTER RACECOURSE

2026 PARTNERSHIP/EBF ‘NATIONAL

HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5827 to the winning horse The second to receive £2684, the third £1341 and the fourth £671. for novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, October 9th and pay £53 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. 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. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. 34 entries at £53. - Closed October 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £4465; Second £2233; Third £1116; Fourth £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.28 - THE RICHARD AND ANN HITCHINGS MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 9th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and, in addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 12 entries at £38. - Closed October 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Sixth Race 4.58 - THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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 0-100. Enter by noon, October 9th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 13th. Penalties, after October 4th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to October 12th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. FBC MANBY BOWDLER 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. 23 entries at £30. - Closed October 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A

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