WELCOME
We are back for an afternoon of Summer Jumps Racing.
The weather is set to be a sunny 25C, so grab yourself a drink, take a seat on the lawn and enjoy all todays racing action!
On the track we have a total of 59 horses declared, across 7 races. The grounds team have been working hard to maintain the good ground but also to ensure all the horses are kept cool during their time with us today. As a team we would like to wish each and everyone today, the very best of luck and hope you have a very enjoyable evening with us.
Our sponsors today, are great supports of Worcester Racecourse of which we are very grateful for Today we have Savills returning today, who are taking hospitality in the trackside marquee and sponsoring 2 races today. Our other sponsors today are the local company Purple Granite, FBC Mamby Bowdler and Dragon Bet who are all great supporters to Worcester Racecourse. Don’t forget to scan the QR code around the site to win big prizes with Purple Granite!
Worcester Balloon Festival is also sponsoring today; of which is back here on Pitchcroft this weekend. Tickets still available so come and bring all the family to what is a fantastic event for Worcestershire.
Now that our Season is fully up and running, we are looking ahead to our next upcoming fixtures and events. Follow us on our social media platforms for an update on what is going on, but we really cannot wait for our brand new Friday night fixture on 5th September, which is Race Back to the 80s; which will be a fantastic evening.
We are also looking for some “Treaders” to get the track back to racing condition after a race day; so please look out for our advert in this racecard for more details.
This summer we have some fantastic opportunities to really make your day with us extra special. We have race sponsorship available, of which involves a VIP experience to gain exclusive access to the parade ring, race card and on track advertising, and celebrations with all winning connections. Not only this, we are about to launch a Summer Special Hospitality offer for just £99pp. More of both these opportunities can be found online, or within this racecard.
For any enquiries, or feedback, please do not hesitate to get in touch with one of our team members via email at info@worcester-racecourse.co.uk
Thank you all for supporting Worcester Racecourse and have a great evening with us and good luck!
We hope to see you again for our next race day on Wednesday 25th June for a great afternoon of racing.
Michael Thomas - General Manager
RACEDAY TEAM
WORCESTER RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter and Wolverhampton racecourses.
Michael Thomas General Manager
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Andy Edwins Operations Assistant
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Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital.
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Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk.
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WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
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STEWARDS’ PANELS CHAIR JOANNA HAWKINS
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STARTERS
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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 2.40
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE STEP INTO LUXURY WITH PURPLE GRANITE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (21 wins from 102 runners, 21%) runs ROCKS UP LATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (1 win from 7 runners, 14%) runs ROCKS UP LATE LONGEST TRAVELLER: SOLID FUEL trained by J Thomason-Murphy, Chelmsford, 144 miles.
ROCKS UP LATE had something up his sleeve when landing his second chase victory at Fontwell last month and may have more to offer yet. He should prove hard to beat. Jaipaletemps is the forecast pick
1 RATHMACKNEE (IRE) (106) 5/440P0- 9 12-0
B g Jet Away - Let’s Park (IRE)
Tabitha Worsley (3) Fawley House Stud Danni O’Neill, North Fawley
Br Arctic Tack Stud Fawley House Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair winner at 20f over hurdles for Nicky Henderson Rarely threatened for present yard though, last home over hurdles at Market Rasen latest Hard to fancy returned to chasing here TFRHIIII BHA96
2 JAIPALETEMPS (FR) (13) 36355-3
B g Crossharbour - Royale Canaille (FR)
Mr G. F. Edwards
6 11-12
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr David Lumet W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 claiming chases in France. Yet to scale same heights for new yard, but posted respectable third of 4 in handicap at Ffos Las (16f, good to soft) 13 days ago and looks one of likelier contenders here TFRHHHHI BHA94
3 ROCKS UP LATE (IRE)
B g Vadamos (FR) - Dreamtide
(34) 6P00-11 CD
5 11-7
Ben Jones
North Wessex Racing Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Hawthorn Villa Stud Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWMade winning start over fences here last month and followed up, off 7lb higher, in 5-runner handicap chase at Fontwell (17.8f, good) 34 days ago. Looks the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA89
4 FENNA’S LOSS (IRE) (284) PP/0000- D
Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Caronova (IRE)
8 11-2
Joe Anderson (3)
Stephen Allen Stephen Allen, Chipping Norton
Br P. O’Gorman
TIMEFORMVIEW Never troubled the judge in 5 starts over hurdles/fences last year and is best watched back from 9 months off here. TFRHIIII BHA84
5 MEGASCOPE (GB) (14) 00//-66
8 11-1
B g Telescope (IRE) - Megan Mint Harry Kimber
Miss Hannah James Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br Miss Hannah James Hannah James
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle back in spring 2023 and no signs of improvement in a couple of starts this year Switch to fences needs to bring about improvement TFRHHIII BHA83
6 SOLID FUEL (GB) (146) P0/01P0- CD
7 10-8
B g Oasis Dream - Burlesque Star (IRE) James Best Joanne Thomason-Murphy Joanne Thomason-Murphy, Chelmsford
Br M. E. Broughton
TIMEFORM VIEW Sprang a surprise in this contest last season but only seen twice since and offered little in either outing TFRHHIII BHA76
7 DEAL EM HIGH (GB) (56) 0030PP-
Ch g Mountain High (IRE) - Dirty Deal
8 10-2
Robert Dunne
Mr Ian Richard Goatson Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
Br G. Phillips
TIMEFORMVIEW Not scored since 2021 and more miss than hit over hurdles last season Goes chasing with plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA70
2024: SOLID FUEL 6 10 2 James Best 40-1 (Joanne Thomason-Murphy) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Rocks Up Late (IRE), 3-1 Jaipaletemps (FR), 22-1 Rathmacknee (IRE), Solid Fuel (GB), 28-1 Megascope (GB), 40-1 Fenna’s Loss (IRE), Deal Em High (GB)
UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING
It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business.
Betting with Bookmakers other than those operating from an authorised pitch is strictly prohibited.
Offenders will be escorted from the Racecourse and render themselves liable to prosecution.
RECORD TIMES
2m (Hurdle)
Sun (USA) (3yo+)
2m½f (Chase) Mercian King (IRE) (4yo+)
2m4f (Hurdle) Doubly Clever (IRE) (3yo+) 01Sep19 4m 37.90s
2m4f (Chase) Rene’s Girl (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17 4m 39.90s
2m7f (Hurdle) Rolling Maul (IRE) (4yo+) 17Sep18 5m 24.20s
2m7f (Chase) Go Another One (IRE) (4yo+) 01Sep19 5m 21.40s
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SECOND RACE 3.15
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SAVILLS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights raised 12lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (21 wins from 102 runners, 21%) runs GETAWAY DRUMLEE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (12 wins from 45 runners, 27%) runs BALLYTECHNO LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING ROLY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
JEUDIDEE found improvement when scoring at Huntingdon last month and hasn’t been harshly treated by the handicapper for that success He may be able to follow up King Roly and Getaway Drumlee are feared most.
1-2-3: 1.JEUDIDEE (FR) 2.KING ROLY 3.GETAWAY DRUMLEE (IRE)
1 BALLYTECHNO (IRE) (63) 211P34- D
B g Milan - Princesse Leia (FR)
6 11-10
Sean Bowen Brownsbarn Thoroughbreds XI James Owen, Newmarket
Br Noel Doyle
TIMEFORMVIEWScored twice over timber last autumn and back from 4 months off when creditable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f, good, 5/1) 63 days ago. Merits consideration on chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA118
2 KING ROLY (GB) (27) 14P02-1 C
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Roll On Ruby (IRE)
6 11-8
James Bowen KIT and ROLY partnership Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br John Bryan
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Made winning start in this sphere when taking 3-runner handicap at Ffos Las (19.4f, good) 27 days ago. This is more competitive but he may have more to offer over fences. TFRHHHHI BHA116
3 GETAWAY DRUMLEE (IRE) (24) 32P05-D D
9 11-4
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Miss Leele (IRE) Ben Jones
Mrs G. Collier Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Paddy Stack Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Acquitted himself well in 2 of his 3 starts in this sphere last term and arrives on back of creditable efforts over hurdles. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA112
4 GLEN CANNEL (IRE) (10) 5222-14 D
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Shadow Eile (IRE)
7 11-2
Adam Wedge
Miss Laura Morgan L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Br Sean Reilly Postpack Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark over fences at Perth (23.8f) last month and ran to similar level when good fourth of 9 in handicap chase (11/1) over same C&D (good) 10 days ago. Others look better treated, though TFRHHIII BHA110 (-2)
5 JEUDIDEE (FR) (29) 63363-1 C D
B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Alidee (FR)
Park View
Br Jean-Nicholas Tige & Thierry Cypres
6 10-11
Ciaran Gethings
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted career best when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, good) 29 days ago, pushed out. 5lb rise fair and another bold bid is anticipated TFRHHHHH BHA105
6 JET SMART (IRE) (23) 221r-11
7 10-7
Ch g Jet Away - Cherry Island (IRE) Bryan Carver The Smart partnership Dean Summersby, Kellacott
Br Ms Cecily Purcell
TIMEFORM VIEW Seven-race maiden under Rules who hasn’t been seen since pulling up over C&D 23 months ago. Best watched on return for new yard here TFRHIIII BHA101
7
CALAGOGO
(IRE) (28) P0P6-2P D
B g Doyen (IRE) - Bluebell Line (IRE)
9 10-5
Joe Anderson (3) Stephen Allen Stephen Allen, Chipping Norton
Br Lady Vivienne Lillingston
TIMEFORM VIEW Rarely threatened since joining current yard last year and faces a stiff task from so far out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA82
2024: BOB BOB RICARD (IRE) 6 11 11 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 6-1 (Jonjo & AJ O’Neill) 13 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Jeudidee (FR), 3-1 King Roly (GB), 4-1 Ballytechno (IRE), 5-1 Getaway Drumlee (IRE), 12-1 Glen Cannel (IRE), 28-1 Jet Smart (IRE), 40-1 Calagogo (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 3.50
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND
THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7700 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (15 wins from 69 runners, 22%) runs SIR GALAHAD AND VOCITO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 18 runners, 28%) runs SIR GALAHAD AND VOCITO LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHICAGO STORM trained by D Hitchins, Sherborne, 104 miles.
FROMHERETOETERNITY wasn’t seen to ideal effect despite coming in second at Warwick recently so looks the way to go here. In-form Chicago Storm rates the chief threat to Jennie Candlish’s C&D scorer, ahead of the Olly Murphy trained-duo Sir Galahad and Vocito. 1-2-3:
1.FROMHERETOETERNITY (IRE) 2.CHICAGO STORM 3.SIR GALAHAD (IRE)
1 FROMHERETOETERNITY (IRE) (14) 21F4-32 CD 8 12-0
B m Doyen (IRE) - Entertain Me
Sean Quinlan
A. C. O’Keeffe Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Mrs A. L. Merry & Mr Brett Merry PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who wasn’t seen to best effect when second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (16f, good, 6/1) 14 days ago, set plenty to do Holds very good claims. TFRHHHHH BHA117
2 VOCITO (IRE) (24) 51315-3 CD 7 12-0
B g Vocalised (USA) - Astralai (IRE)
Lewis Saunders (7)
Sky’s The Limit Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br J. S. Bolger Motaclan
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but he came in just a fair third of 4 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Not ruled out in refitted cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA117
3 SIR GALAHAD (IRE) (27) 1-11 D
B g Churchill (IRE) - Katiyra (IRE)
4 11-12
Sean Bowen
Gary Allsopp & Mark James Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br RJB Bloodstock Ltd Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWWent 3-3 for his current yard when readily landing the odds in 6-runner novice hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, good) 27 days ago. Has more to offer now going into handicaps. Not taken lightly Engaged 3.50 Stratford Tuesday. TFRHHHHI BHA120
4 CHICAGO STORM (GB) (8) 12514-4
B g Dabirsim (FR) - Hoh My Darling
6 11-10
Mr Robbie David (7) Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
Br Ashtown B/S, O.B SARL, E.Puerari, G.Bozo
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good nick, fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on and well in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA113 (-2)
5 HONNEUR D’AJONC (FR) (28) 2213-26
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Fleur d’Ajonc (FR)
8 11-6
James Turner (5)
Mr Alexander Gibbons Alexander Gibbons, Westbury-on-Severn
Br M. Besnouin & M. Feuillet-Besnouin
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Stratford in March but only sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, good to soft) 28 days ago on his final run for James Owen Much more needed on his yard debut TFRHHIII BHA109
6 ESTEBAN (FR) (585) 513P/-
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Sainte Whitney (FR)
The Cocoa Nuts
5 11-6
Bradley Harris (3)
Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br EARL Haras Du Luy Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better
HHIII BHA109
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 15f hurdles winner in France in August 2023. Starts out for his new yard here after 19 months off with his fitness to prove
7 WASTHATOK (GB) (15) 0635-26 BF 7 10-11
B g Mount Nelson - Kassis Liam Harrison
Mr R. L Baker Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Br Mrs J. A. Thomas Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2023 and he came in just sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive.
8 SCINTILLANTE (GB) (13) 506-314
Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Freesia (IRE)
Alastair & Pippa McLeish
Jonathan Burke
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Br Grundy Bloodstock SRL Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways over C&D in May but backed it up with a below-form fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Enters calculations though if shrugging off latest effort TFRHHHII BHA96
2024: SEA PRINCE 8 11 8 Kielan Woods 28-1 (Alex Hales) 11 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Sir Galahad (IRE), 7-2 Fromheretoeternity (IRE), 17-2 Vocito (IRE), 9-1 Chicago Storm (GB), Scintillante (GB), 10-1 Wasthatok (GB), 18-1 Honneur d’Ajonc (FR), 50-1 Esteban (FR)
RACE
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HORSE WELFARE
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FOURTH RACE 4.30
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SAVILLS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Mr J Snowden (17 wins from 74 runners, 23%) runs HANDLETHEKETTLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 18 runners, 28%) runs UKANTANGO LONGEST TRAVELLER: IMPERO trained by C Collins, Ireland.
There was sufficient promise in WHIZZ KID’s recent reappearance at Bangor to suggest that he is up to winning a race of this nature off his present mark, which is 3lb lower than when he last got his head in front back in 2023. Handlethekettle looked all at sea over fences on his chase debut at Ffos Las and he could be a threat back in this sphere, while cases can also be made for Tarahumara and Ukantango in this trappy-looking contest
colours no horse age st lb
1 IMPERO (IRE) (24) 1101-01 D
B g Zoffany (IRE) - On A Pedestal (IRE)
6 12-0
Carl Millar (5)
Angie O’Sullivan Cian Collins, Ireland
Br Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien
TIMEFORMVIEWProlific for currentconnections, takingrecord in this sphere to 5-11 when scoring in great style at Kelso (16.2f, good) last month. Hitwith an 8lb rise for that, but the way he quickened clear was impressive and will be a threat if going to post Engaged 3.50 Stratford Tuesday. TFRHHHII BHA137
2 MIGHT I (IRE) (98) 6/6D640-
B g Fame And Glory - Our Honey (IRE)
9 11-12
Richie McLernon
The Cheeky Pups Faye Bramley, Lambourn
Br Cyril O’Hara
TIMEFORMVIEWWelltreatedjudgedonseveralpiecesofform,notleastwhensixthinabig-fieldGrade3Aintreehandicaplastspring However,hehasstruggledsincefinishing first past the post (subsequently disqualified) at Bangor in November and is opposable back from a break here on debut for new yard. TFRHHIII BHA135
3 GLORY AND FORTUNE (IRE) (39) 55301-0
B g Fame And Glory - Night Heron (IRE)
10 11-9
Stan Sheppard
Mr J. Hinds Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br P Connell Plumbing World
TIMEFORMVIEWFormer Betfair Hurdle winner who gained his first success since capturing that prestigious prize when landing a 5-runner Chepstow handicap in April. No chance after a bad mistake 4 out at Haydock since, but his profile is somewhat up-and-down nowadays in any case TFRHHIII BHA132
4 WHIZZ KID (GER) (12) 4F/433-3
Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Wurfspiel (GER)
Foxtrot Racing Whizz Kid
9 10-11
Luke Scott (5)
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler who has had multiple breathing operations. Ran close to best recent hurdles form when third on chase debut in November and likewise when filling the same finishing position back in this sphere following a break at Bangor (19.6f, good). Solid chance off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA120
5
TARAHUMARA
(GB) (39) P/P041-3
B g Kayf Tara - My World (FR)
N. Turner & C. Schicht
9 10-8
Harry Cobden
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Nicola Turner and Charlotte Schicht Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage for his age and, despite jumping none too fluently, he stepped up on his reappearance when winning a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, good) in April, quickening to lead run-in By no means disgraced off this 5lb higher mark at the same course last time and merits respect TFRHHHII BHA117
6
HANDLETHEKETTLE
(IRE) (27) F/2151-3 C
B g Youmzain (IRE) - Tooreen (IRE)
6 10-7
Gavin Sheehan
RC Syndicate VIII Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mrs Mary Tyner racingclub.com
TIMEFORMVIEWChased home useful sort on hurdles bow prior to a workmanlike success on stable debut over 2m here in September Added a Taunton novice to his CV on return in April and the switch back to this sphere looks a good move following a poor run over fences last month. TFRHHHHI BHA116
7 UKANTANGO (IRE) (28) 232/43-5 BF 8 10-2
Ch g Ocovango - Molly Be Sean Bowen
Mr Alan Peterson Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Thistletown Stud Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWLook rusty back hurdling after 12 months off when third to Glory And Fortune at Chepstow Backward step at Warwick since, but has subsequently undergone a wind op and could have a part to play off this reduced mark if bouncing back. TFRHHHII BHA111
1-2-3: 1.WHIZZ KID (GER)
2024: HILLSIN (IRE) 6 11 7 James Turner 6-1 (Alan Jones) 11 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7. Stewards Note:
WHIZZ KID: Following its run on 6/6/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
UKANTANGO: Following its run on 21/5/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Impero (IRE), 9-2 Ukantango (IRE), 5-1 Whizz Kid (GER), 11-2 Handlethekettle (IRE), 6-1 Tarahumara (GB), 12-1 Glory And Fortune (IRE), 20-1 Might I (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 5.10
ABOUT
(2M)
THE WORCESTER BALLOON FESTIVAL IS BACK 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): B Pauling (21 wins from 102 runners, 21%) runs ELUSIVE FEELING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs JORAH LONGEST TRAVELLER: GORDON GREY trained by B Brookhouse, Newmarket, 132 miles.
Nicky Henderson’s newcomer TWIRLING was a useful scorer on the level so is fancied to go in at the first time of asking now sent hurdling Gordon Grey found only one too good when last seen in this sphere at Fakenham in November and arrives fit from the Flat so must enter calculations, while debutante Amber Waves and C&D debut fourth Jorah appeal as the pick of the rest in the battle for minor honours
colours no horse age st lb
1 CLICK ON THE LINK (IRE) (402) BF-
B g Mount Nelson - Zihuatanejo Breeze (IRE)
6 11-4
Mr Paddy Barlow (7)
Mr J. B Wallwin Jonathan Barlow, Cropwell Bishop
Br Bill Hayes & Declan Doyle
TIMEFORM VIEW €30,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Regina Dracones, stays 3 3/4m, and fair chaser Calvic. Failed to complete both starts in Irish points last year TFRHHIII BHA-
2 GORDON GREY (IRE)
(18) 6U2-
Gr g Australia - Lady Aquitaine (USA)
Hasmonean Racing & Miss C J Mckeown
5 11-4
Jack Quinlan
B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Sahara Group Holdings Hasmonean Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 10f winner on Flat this year Runner-up in 2m Fakenham maiden hurdle when last seen in this sphere in November so merits serious consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 JORAH (IRE) (26) 4
B g Milan - Miss Spent (IRE)
Mr Dan Skelton
5 11-4
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging fourth of 8 in novice hurdle (4/1) over C&D (good to soft) on NH debut 26 days ago. Should have more to offer. Not ruled out for top yard TFRHHHII BHA-
4 OCEAN WALZ (FR) (145) 22/200-
B g Walzertakt (GER) - Line Salsa (FR)
5 11-4
Ben Poste Mrs Rosemary Gasson Rosemary Gasson, Banbury
Br Mr Jean-Charles Haimet & Ecurie Oceane Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up in three bumpers but failed to match that in a pair of maiden hurdles for Tom Symonds at Hereford and Doncaster either side of Christmas. Needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence TFRHHIII BHA-
5 BELCAMO (GB) (14) 240-3
Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Camdora (IRE)
4 10-13
Kielan Woods Cheltenham is the target
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Lemington Grange Stud Brampton Wealth Management Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track in a first-time hood when third of 7 in novice hurdle at Warwick (16f, good) 14 days ago. Not discounted in his bid for a first win in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA101
6 GEORGE SANSEVERO (GB) (19) 4 10-13
B g Cappella Sansevero - Sarangoo
Harry Kimber West Country & Wales Racing
Br Malcolm Saunders
Ben Lund, Bridgwater
TIMEFORM VIEW Has offered little in Flat maidens at Bath and Chepstow (for Malcolm Saunders) Has rejoined former yard and needs a big step forward on his hurdling debut TFRHHIII BHA-
7 ELUSIVE FEELING (IRE) (34) 0-F
5 10-11
Ch m Diamond Boy (FR) - High School Days (USA) Ben Jones Martians Racing
Br Miriam McDonnell
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Spillers Horse Feeds, Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Had wind op and tongue strap on for 1st time when fell 2 out (well held) in novice hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) on hurdles bow 34 days ago. Lots more required. TFRHHIII BHA-
8
NOTNOWEVE (IRE) (430) P2/-
B m Notnowcato - Rever Up (IRE)
Fawley House Stud
Br Mr S. Wafer
TIMEFORMVIEW
6 10-11
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Danni O’Neill, North Fawley
Fawley House Stud
€7,000 3-y-o, £8,000 5-y-o, Notnowcato mare Half-sister to fair hurdler/chaser Little Red Lion and fair 3m chase winner Port O’Clock. Dam point winner Runner-up in an Irish point last April so she’s no forlorn hope now going hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 SHE’S
A WOMAN
(GB) (11) 0-6F0
B m Bollin Eric - Maid Of Tuscany (IRE)
Mr John Christopher Drake
Br Philip King
5 10-11
James Best
Ella Pickard, Taunton
TIMEFORMVIEW Little show in a pair of bumpers and maiden hurdles, seventh of 8 over C&D 11 days ago. Lots more is required. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 TWIRLING (IRE) (238)
B m Churchill (IRE) - Turning Top (IRE)
Mrs Doreen Tabor
Br Chelston Ireland
5 10-11
James Bowen
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEW A useful 1m winner on Flat for Simon & Ed Crisford in 2024 Brings plenty of potential now going hurdling for top yard so she’s interesting. TFRHHHHH BHA-
11 AMBER WAVES (GB)
(60) 22-
Ch f Ulysses (IRE) - Lizzie Tudor
Mrs Claire Bonner
4 10-6
Harry Cobden
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Ms Karen Gough Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown when second in a pair of bumpers at Huntingdon in the spring Very much one to consider now going over hurdles TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: SEEYOUINMYDREAMS 6 11 2 Harry Cobden 1-4 (Paul Nicholls) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn by No. 5, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7, 10.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Twirling (IRE), 11-2 Amber Waves (GB), 8-1 Gordon Grey (IRE), Belcamo (GB), 12-1 Jorah (IRE), 25-1 Elusive Feeling (IRE), 28-1 Ocean Walz (FR), 80-1 Click On The Link (IRE), Notnoweve (IRE), 150-1 She’s A Woman (GB), 300-1 George Sansevero (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 5.40
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND
THE
DRAGONBET
BORN FROM THE BETTING RING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (34 wins from 214 runners, 16%) runs JEWEL OF WINDSOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (12 wins from 45 runners, 27%) runs CARLTON LONGEST TRAVELLER: OPTICALITY trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 143 miles.
This is likely to be one-way traffic, with CARLTON a sizeable step ahead of the handicapper under a 7lb penalty following last week’s emphatic handicap debut success in this sphere at Southwell. Init Together is marginally preferred to Ez Tiger for forecast purposes.
1-2-3: 1.CARLTON 2.INIT TOGETHER 3.EZ TIGER (IRE)
1 NEVER SEEN AGAIN (IRE) (18) 4//0-34
B g Epaulette (AUS) - Semiquaver (IRE)
7 12-0
Jack Quinlan Humphreys, Brown & Rose Racing Hayley Burton, Newmarket Br Gerry and John Rowley Retraining of Racehorses
TIMEFORMVIEWStuck to his task when fourth in an Irish bumper for Darren Bunyan in 2022, but just modest form in a handful of runs over hurdles for two different yard since returning from a monster absence Needs to raise his game now handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA100
2 INIT TOGETHER (GB) (9) 00//0233-
B g Poet’s Voice - Verge (IRE)
Mr Anthony Fenlon
Br Hungerford Park Stud
7 11-8
Lilly Pinchin
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
TIMEFORMVIEWYettowinoverhurdles,butendedtimewithSeamusFaheyinIrelandwithastringofgoodeffortsindefeatandsincedonewellontheFlatfornewconnections, winning 4 times on the AW during the winter. Close fourth in a Brighton handicap last week and needs a second look back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA94
3 EZ TIGER (IRE) (214) 6/15312- D
8 11-7
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Miss Opera Bryan Carver
Mr N Rodway & Partner Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Joseph Smiddy Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPlumpton winner last spring and, having shaped well when third there back from a break in October, he added to his tally at Warwick (2m, good) the following month. Didn’t do much wrong when runner-up at Uttoxeter 11 days later and live each-way chance here if fully tuned-up. TFRHHHII BHA93
4 KINGSTON BRESIL (GB) (37) 45630-4
5 11-7
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Summervale (IRE) Mrs Izzie Hill (7)
Mr Alan Hill Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant
Br Mr Adrian Butler Prolinx Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort in final qualifying run when third of 12 in novice hurdle at Plumpton in December, but it would be something of an understatement to say that he has subsequently failed to build on that in handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA93
5 CARLTON (GB) (9) 004-1 D
5 11-6 (in7lbex)
Br g Frankel - Chantra (GER) Henry Brooke
Think Big Partnership
Br Gestut Haus Ittlingen
James Owen, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWYet another example of how adept James Owen is at reinvigorating cast-offs from rival yards, winning 5 of his 7 starts on the Flat since joining the stable Took things up another notch when easily making a successful handicap debut in this sphere at Southwell (15.8f, good) and he’s hard to oppose TFRHHHHH BHA85 (+10)
6 JEWEL OF WINDSOR (FR) (24) 6000-04
B m It’s Gino (GER) - Sacree Mome (FR)
6 11-4
Conor O’Farrell
Mr Jimmy Dalton Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mme Fanny Cypres
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed on first of 2 starts in bumpers for Emmet Mullins, but didn’t show much over hurdles for that yard and it’s been a similar story in a couple of runs for new connections this spring TFRHIIII BHA90
7 HOLY LEGEND (GB) (206) 0/40/334- 6 11-3
B g Passing Glance - Holy Veil Adam Wedge
The Profile Partnership 2
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Br Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage6-y-owhojumpedrightwhenfourthof5onhishandicaphurdle debutatUttoxeter(21/2m,heavy)onlateststartinNovember Droppingback in trip here on better ground may help, but it’s surprising that he’s kept to a left-handed track in view of his
8
SMART CASUAL (GB) (94) 33232F-
7 10-12
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rouquine Sauvage NON RUNNER
Mr John P. McManus Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Mrs Rachael Honeyball geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA84
9 SHABANO
(GER) (118) 6/40P-
Ch g Amaron - Summertime (GER)
Devauden Court Racing Club
6 10-6
James Best
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Gestut Etzean Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to score on Flat or over hurdles and positives have been thin on the ground based on his 3 appearances for this yard following a lengthy absence TFRHIIII BHA78
10 OPTICALITY (GB) (18) 50/46-46
B m Coach House (IRE) - Panoptic
7 10-2
David Noonan
Mr Paul Simmons Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br North Bradon Stud DragonBet
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner on the Flat for Mitchell Hunt, but hurdles record stands at 0-9 and unlikely to buck that trend anytime soon based on what she showed at Stratford recently TFRHHIII BHA74
2024: MELTON MOSSY (IRE) 5 11 4 Adam Wedge 11-10 (Evan Williams) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn by No. 7, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 8. Stewards Note:
INIT TOGETHER: Following its run on 9/6/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 8-15 Carlton (GB), 9-1 Ez Tiger (IRE), 10-1 Init Together (GB), 14-1 Holy Legend (GB), 28-1 Opticality (GB), 33-1 Kingston Bresil (GB), 40-1 Never Seen Again (IRE), Jewel of Windsor (FR), 150-1 Shabano (GER)
British racing has reduced the number of horses that fall by a third and fatalities to 0.25% of 90,000 yearly runners.
THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerriero (10 wins from 83 runners, 12%) runs SWIFT TUTTLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (12 wins from 45 runners, 27%) runs STAR LEGEND
WEIGHTWATCHER: LADY GWEN won off a handicap mark of 97, her rating is now down 8lb to 89. LONGEST TRAVELLER: STAR LEGEND trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.
GORE POINT managed to get the job done on his recent handicap debut at Newton Abbot, despite not doing everything right, and he looks capable of defying a 6lb rise in the weights Star Legend completed an all-weather hat-trick on the Flat last month and he has to be feared back in this sphere, while Pittsburg, who has been in good form over fences, is third choice ahead of Fine Point.
1-2-3: 1.GORE POINT 2.STAR LEGEND (IRE) 3.PITTSBURG (IRE)
1 STAR LEGEND (IRE) (13) 50144-3
B g Galileo (IRE) - Thai Haku (IRE)
6 12-0
Nathan Howie (3)
Mr J Owen James Owen, Newmarket
Br Rockhart Trading Ltd James Owen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWScored in this sphere at Fakenham in December and has won 4 times on the Flat since, including his last 3 starts Resumes over hurdles on a workable mark (2lb higher than for that Fakenham success) and he’s one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 GORE POINT (GB) (14) 1F0F0-1 D
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Preveza (FR)
5 11-7
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr M W. Pendarves Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Porlock Vale Stud geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner at Stratford in October and left previous hurdles form well behind following a wind op when opening his account in this sphere at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) a fortnight ago. Probably capable of better and thus a 6lb higher mark looks manageable TFRHHHHH BHA93
3 KALIZE (FR) (35) 6/04-3
5 11-7
Gr m Nom de d’La (FR) - Alize du Berlais (FR) NON RUNNER
Ms Gill Langford Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Mrs Bernadette Quesny geegeez.co.uk
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA93
4 FINE POINT (IRE) (26) 5461P-4 D
B g Awtaad (IRE) - French Friend (IRE)
4 11-6
Lorcan Murtagh
Molly and Paul Willis Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened hurdles account in a 10-runner novice handicap at Kempton (2m, good) in April. Ran a shocker next time, but quickly back on track when fourth of 9 over this C&D last month (probably would’ve finished closer but for a late error) and he’s an each-way player TFRHHHII BHA97
5 SWIFT TUTTLE (IRE) (19) 00/P165/-
Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Lumiere Astrale (FR)
Mr Steve Wynne
6 11-4
Toby Wynne
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Hardys Of Kilkeel Ltd Swansway
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful maiden on Flat for Brian Meehan and left previous hurdling efforts behind when scoring at a big price at Bangor in September 2023. However, not seen out in this sphere since October of that year and rather hit-and-miss on the Flat in the interim. TFRHIIII BHA90
6 LADY GWEN (GB) (41) 5002P-3 D 7 11-3
B m Haafhd - Countess Camilla
Mr R. L. Davies
Br H. Davies & R. Davies
Tom Bellamy
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
TIMEFORMVIEW Not scored since 2023 and finished well held when third of 6 in handicap chase at Stratford (17f, good) back from a break last month On the upside, she is entitled to come on for that and this mark back hurdling is an attractive one. TFRHHHII BHA89
7 G’DAY AUSSIE (GB) (216) 002/454- CD 12 10-13
B g Aussie Rules (USA) - Moi Aussi (USA)
Mr Douglas Bradbury
Lee Edwards
Dave Roberts, Kenley
Br Miss K. Rausing Mill Farm Holiday Park
TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the target over this C&D off a similar mark in July 2023, but he’s been operating below that level since and is opposable on the back of a 7-month absence. TFRHHIII BHA85
8 PITTSBURG (IRE) (13) 53112-2 D
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Constant Approach (IRE)
9 10-11
Freddie Mitchell (5)
Mr Nick Price Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br John Fitzgerald
TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t cover himself in glory in a few runs in this sphere during 2024, but he’s been in good form over fences of late, most recently finishing second in a 4-runner contest off a 7lb higher chase mark at Ffos Las. Will be a threat if reproducing form akin to that back hurdling here. TFRHHHII BHA83
9 STAGE SHOW (GB) (18) 00602-0
5 10-5
B g Showcasing - Floria Tosca (IRE) Adam Wedge
West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd
Br Fittocks Stud
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran one of better races when runner-up at Taunton (19f, good) in April, but perhaps not the biggest surprise that he failed to back that up at Stratford recently TFRHHIII BHA77
2024:(See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 8. Stewards Note:
SWIFT TUTTLE: Following its run on 30/5/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Star Legend (IRE), 10-3 Gore Point (GB), 5-1 Pittsburg (IRE), 13-2 Lady Gwen (GB), 7-1 Fine Point (IRE), 20-1 G’Day Aussie (GB), 22-1 Stage Show (GB), 40-1 Swift Tuttle (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIME DISTANCE
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.40 - THE STEP INTO LUXURY WITH PURPLE GRANITE 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 0-105. Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 16th. Penalties, after June 7th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Purple Granite will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 14 entries at £30. - Closed June 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 3.15 - THE SAVILLS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, the third £1421, the fourth £711 and the fifth £354. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £58 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 16th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after June 7th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Savills 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. 9 entries, 1 at £11 and 8 at £58. - Closed June 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182; Fourth £591; Fifth £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights raised 12lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.50 - THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER 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. June 16th. Penalties, after June 7th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. FBC Manby Bowdler 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. 15 entries at £38. - Closed June 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 4.30 - THE SAVILLS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5650 to the winning horse The second to receive £2600, the third £1300, the fourth £650 and the fifth £324. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 16th. Penalties, after June 7th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Savills 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. 10 entries at £53. - Closed June 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 5.10 - THE WORCESTER BALLOON FESTIVAL IS BACK 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, June 12th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Worcester Balloon Festival 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. 22 entries at £38. - Closed June 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.40 - THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 16th. Penalties, after June 7th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Dragonbet 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. 15 entries at £30. - Closed June 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 6.20 - THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 16th. Penalties, after June 7th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Dragonbet will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 14 entries at £30. - Closed June 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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