Worcester Racecard - Wednesday 20th August by Arena Racing Company

WED 20 AUG

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Welcome to Worcester Racecourse!

We’re absolutely delighted to welcome you all back to Worcester Racecourse this evening following our short summer break. It’s fantastic to see so many familiar faces – from our valued guests, owners, trainers and sponsors – as well as new, so from the whole team here, thank you for joining us for what promises to be a brilliant evening of racing.

A huge thanks must go to our dedicated grounds team, who have worked tirelessly in recent weeks to maintain the track in this hot weather, with round-the-clock watering to ensure the best possible conditions for racing.

We’re especially pleased to be joined today by some great supporters of racing. A very happy birthday to both Chris Coley and Fergal O’Brien – we hope you enjoy celebrating here at the track. A warm welcome also to the Martin Keighley Racing Club, who are enjoying their annual picnic with us – it’s always a pleasure to have you here.

This evening we also honour the memory of two much-loved ﬁgures within our racing community, with races run in memory of Peter Dawson and Ron Hyett. Our thoughts are with their families, friends, and all who knew them.

We have a lot still going on here at Worcester Racecourse, with Family Festival later this month and Race Back to the 80s for our new Friday night ﬁxture; both with live music after racing – two ﬁxtures not to miss!

We also have a charity darts night in October, with the chance to play with Luke Woodhouse so get your tickets booked as it is sure to be a sell out!!

Feedback or questions are always welcome, please do not hesitate to contact our team on info @worcester-racecourse.co.uk

Let’s enjoy a fantastic night of racing here at Worcester – and best of luck to all runners and riders!

Michael Thomas General Manager

RACEDAY TEAM

Michael Thomas General Manager

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Sean White Financial Controller

Friends & Family of Peter Dawson Martin Keighley Racing Club

THANK

WEDNESDAY 20 AUGUST (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

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No.ofdays sincelastran colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

form guide previous performances

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite age

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

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

Atlantic Equine

weight st-lb

10 11-12

Andrew Tinkler

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

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

TFRHHHHI BHA135

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

Star Ratings Explained

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

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

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

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

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

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

FIRST RACE 4.50

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) FOR FOUR 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)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (34 wins from 218 runners, 16%) runs ATREIDES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (1 win from 2 runners, 50%) runs ATREIDES LONGEST TRAVELLER: GETAWAY JEWEL trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 172 miles.

ROCKSUPLATEmadeafinestartfortheBenPaulingyardearlierthisterm,completingaquick-fire hat-trick in good style over C&D in June Clearly not himself when pulled up at Market Rasen 32 days ago, this low-mileage 5-y-o looks well worthy of another chance to get back on the up and earns the vote. Boom Boom has been resurgent in recent weeks landing back-to-back Stratford handicaps and he’s next best Alshadhian and Zacony Rebel are others worth a second look

(IRE)

1 NEVENDON (GB) (47) 2123-53 D

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Unex Mona Lisa Adam Wedge West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington Br Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark over fences at Southwell in October and stepped up on recent efforts with cheekpieces enlisted when third of 5 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (16.3f, good, 15/2) 47 days ago. Remains 2lb above last winning mark but a repeat gives him claims eased in class. TFRHHHII BHA100

ALSHADHIAN

(IRE) (64) 005-U15 D BF

5 11-13

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Alshadhia (IRE) Toby Wynne

Mr G C Myddelton & Mr V E C Taylor Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on Flat and left previous jumps form well behind when running out an easy winner on second chase start at Southwell (15.8f) in June. May of found an 8-day turnaround catching him out when ﬁfth at Stratford next time and no surprise to see him bounce back following a break TFRHHHHI BHA99

3 JAITROPLACLASSE

(FR) (78) 6/034-24

B g Secret Singer (FR) - Bibracje (FR)

6 11-12

Charlie Price (3)

Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Br David Lumet & Dr V Catherine Lumet

TIMEFORMVIEW6-y-o who has yet to get his head in front but matched previous best when runner-up at Bangor (17.3f) in May. Not in same form when fourth at Southwell a month later but undergone wind surgery since and too soon to be writing him off. Interesting if market vibes are positive. TFRHHHII BHA98

ROCKS UP LATE

(IRE) (32) 00-111P CD

5 11-11

B g Vadamos (FR) - Dreamtide Ben Jones

North Wessex Racing Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Hawthorn Villa Stud Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWMade an excellent start over fences for new yard this season, completing hat-trick over C&D in June Seemingly not himself when pulled up at Market Rasen (17.2f) 32 days ago and he’s worth another chance to get back on track returned to less testing conditions. TFRHHHHH BHA97

5 ZACONY REBEL (IRE) (27) 50-5501 C D

B g Getaway (GER) - Bay Rebel (IRE)

Julia Mansﬁeld

10 11-11

James Bowen

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Brendan Walsh Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles/chase winner for Toby Lawes who came in for support and returned to form in ﬁrst-time blinkers when winning 10-runner handicap chase at this course (20f, good) 27 days ago, driven clear Threat to all if backing that up here TFRHHHII BHA97

6 ATREIDES (IRE) (173) 2324PP-

B or Br g Califet (FR) - Wind And Reign (IRE)

The Chancers Partnership

7 11-11

Conor O’Farrell

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Paul McKeon K & M Upholstery Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden but posted a career best when runner-up over hurdles at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) in November Disconcerting he folded quickly on each of his 2 starts earlier this year so subsequent break/return to chasing needs to have positive effect TFRHHHII BHA97

7 BOOM BOOM (IRE) (38) PFP-311

B g Califet (FR) - She Is A Cracker (FR)

7 11-2

Robert Dunne

Mr Paul Waldron Rob Summers, Solihull

Br Philip Heskin

TIMEFORMVIEWModesthurdle winnerfor NickyHendersonwho has tumbleddown

1-2-3: 1.ROCKS UP LATE (IRE) 2.BOOM BOOM (IRE) 3.ALSHADHIAN

GERARD MENTOR (FR) (26) P20-656 CD 9 10-11

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Trephine du Sulon (FR)

Garrett, Meacham & Woodhall

Br Vincent Le Roy et al

Ciaran Gethings

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Quirky sort who ended a losing run over C&D last summer but much more miss than hit since, sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) 26 days ago. Needs to step up if he’s to ﬁgure back over larger obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA83

9 SOLID FUEL (GB) (32) P0-340P CD 7 10-7

B g Oasis Dream - Burlesque Star (IRE)

Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Br M. E. Broughton

James Best

Joanne Thomason-Murphy, Chelmsford

TIMEFORM VIEW Sprang a surprise over C&D last summer but mixed record since, running poorly at Market Rasen (17.2f) 32 days ago, tailed off when pulled up 4 out TFRHHIII BHA79

10 MCGRATH FROM CLUNE (IRE) (38) F034-36 9 10-5

B g Califet (FR) - Apple Trix (IRE)

Freddie Mitchell (5) Tom Gretton Racing Club Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Br Denis Cummins JMC Surfacing Contractors

TIMEFORMVIEWLost his way in Ireland and no promise in 6 starts for current connections, well held last of 6 behind re-opposing Boom Boom at Stratford (19.5f) 38 days ago, folding 2 out Has plenty to prove at present. TFRHIIII BHA77

11 GETAWAY JEWEL (IRE)

(43) 5564-13 D 11 10-5

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

Brian Hughes

Mr Phil Ellerby Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mr D. Allen Northern Accountants

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who ended a long losing run in a very weak race off a career-low mark at Fakenham (16.3f) in June and ran at least as well in defeat when third in handicap at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 6 weeks ago. Deﬁnite claims of being in the mix again from his lowly mark. TFRHHHII BHA77

2024: DON OCCHETTI (IRE) 6 11 9 Harry Skelton 11-4 (Dan Skelton) 13 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 8, 10. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note:

ALSHADHIAN: Following its run on 17/6/2025 it was reported that the horse ran ﬂat.

ROCKS UP LATE: Following its run on 19/7/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Boom Boom (IRE), 4-1 Rocks Up Late (IRE), 13-2 Alshadhian (IRE), Zacony Rebel (IRE), 8-1 Getaway Jewel (IRE), 12-1 Nevendon (GB), 14-1 Jaitroplaclasse (FR), 18-1 Atreides (IRE), 22-1 Gerard Mentor (FR), 50-1 Solid Fuel (GB), 66-1 McGrath From Clune (IRE) RACE RESULT:

1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

Chris Coley

Big Birthday Year

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Highnam Court x April Court x

Buckingham Palace x May Palace x Ma

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SECOND RACE 5.25

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

THE CHRIS COLEY BIG BIRTHDAY YEAR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (45 wins from 243 runners, 19%) runs AJP KINGDOM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%) runs MY GIFT TO YOU LONGEST TRAVELLER: SALLEY GARDENS trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 241 miles.

DEEP PURPLE wasn’t seen to best effect on chasing debut at this C&D but kept on at the finish and should come on significantly for the experience. My GiftToYou won over C&D last time, showing a good attitude, and this consistent sort rates the main danger. Kilmurry Jj is finding his feet for new connections and can build on his recent Uttoxeter third.

colours no horse age st lb

1 TIGER ORCHID (IRE) (27) 654-562 CD 10 12-2

B g Mores Wells - Akarita (IRE)

Foxtrot Racing Tiger Orchid

Sam Twiston-Davies

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Ian Hannon Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse specialist with 3 wins at Worcester and back to form when 2nd of 10 in a handicap chase at this course and distance (16/1) 27 days ago, looking in control until caught close home Likely to make presence felt once again at this venue TFRHHHHI BHA122

2 DEEP PURPLE

(IRE) (27) 131-434 BF 6 11-12

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Beneﬁcial Choice (IRE)

Mr Andrew L Cohen

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Nicholas Dee Wood Hall Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a maiden hurdle at Chepstow in April and has since placed in novice company. Fourth of 10 on chasing debut at this C&D (7/2) 27 days ago, not seen to best effect but kept on at the ﬁnish. Entitled to progress with more experience over fences. TFRHHHHH BHA118

3 MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) (27) 36-2341 CD 7 11-12

B g Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE)

Alex Chadwick (3)

LPOG 23 NH James Owen, Newmarket

Br Michael Moloney racehorse-ownership.com

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent chase performer with 7 wins from 30 starts, including two victories at Worcester. Won a 10-runner handicap chase at this course and distance (4/1) 27 days ago, showing a good attitude to lead close home Looks capable of another bold bid under similar conditions TFRHHHHI BHA118

4 AJP KINGDOM (IRE) (43) 213-426 CD

B g Mahler - Mattys Joy (IRE)

8 11-11

Fern O’Brien (5)

The FOB Racing Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br John Palmer Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a handicap chase at Uttoxeter in November and placed 2nd and 3rd in staying chases since Rare below-par sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (10/3) 43 days ago and type to bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA117

5 JERRASH (GB) (30) 4P-UUP4

B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE)

8 11-11

James Bowen

Mr P. Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br M&R Refurbishments Ltd Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Creeping back down the weights but continues to struggle, well-held fourth of 5 in chase at Cartmel (11/2) 30 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA117

6 SALLEY GARDENS (IRE) (35) 251-1P0 D 9 11-11

B g Yeats (IRE) - Glenlogan (IRE)

Sean Bowen

Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton

Br Mr Joe Cashman Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice in small-field chases earlier this year but only seventh of 9 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (25/1) 35 days ago, wasn’t disgraced on figures though merely plugged on May find this challenging off current mark. TFRHHHII BHA117

7 ALMAZHAR GARDE (FR) (43) 24P1-35 D 10 11-9

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR) Paul O’Brien

Arthur’s Party Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mr Fabrice Simon Merriebelle Stable LLC

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a handicap chase at Ludlow in April before ﬁnishing ﬁfth of 10 in chase at Uttoxeter (12/1) 43 days ago, had every chance but couldn’t quicken. TFRHHHII BHA115

1-2-3: 1.DEEP PURPLE (IRE) 2.MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) 3.KILMURRY JJ (IRE)

LAHINCH WAVE (IRE) (26) 3//13-425 C

B m Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Ballymartintheatre (IRE)

Lynne & Angus Maclennan

Br Pat Canavan

7 11-8

Richie McLernon

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a maiden hurdle at this course on debut in September 2024 and better form in defeat in handicaps, ﬁfth of 14 at Uttoxeter (7/1) 26 days ago. Makes chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA114

9 THE

BOLD THADY

(IRE) (69) 1242-24 CD BF

B g Milan - Princesse Rooney (FR)

The Boot Inn Partnership

8 11-3

Conor O’Farrell

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Michael O’Neill 2 D Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple second places in hurdles before ﬁnishing fourth of 8 on chase bow in handicap at this course and distance (11/4) 69 days ago, travelling well before weakening after 2 out. Typically promises more than delivers TFRHHHII BHA109

10 ATLANTA BRAVE (IRE) (120) P404PP-

B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Ominous Outcast (IRE)

Mr Will Roseff

7 11-1

Richard Patrick

Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Arctic Tack Stud Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who scored twice over hurdles in January 2023. Initially took well to fences in 2023/24 but last season was a washout (expensive to follow), pulled up in 5-runner handicap chase at Hereford (4/1) 120 days ago after breathing operation. Change of headgear TFRHHIII BHA107

KILMURRY

JJ (IRE) (24) 630-603 D

Ch g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - County Gate (IRE)

Talking Pictures TV Limited

Br Leonard Tomlinson

8 10-9

David Noonan

Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

TIMEFORMVIEWChanged yards from Ireland earlier this year, making an inauspicious start for new connections before showing gradual improvement with each run. Third of 9 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter(16/1) 24daysago,closingwhenhittingsecondlastbutstillplugging onto theline Findinghis feetnowandcouldbuildonrecentimprovement TFRHHHHI BHA101

REFORME

(IRE) (38) 002P4-5

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Argento Luna

6 10-3

Robert Dunne Rees, Green and Partner

Br Mr K. D. Cotter

Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

JMC Surfacing Contractors

TIMEFORMVIEW Easily his best run for current connections when second at Catterick (19f) in January but soundly beaten 3 subsequent starts, including chase bow at Stratford last month. TFRHIIII BHA95

2024: OLIVERS TRAVELS (IRE) 6 11 10 Sean Bowen 13-8 (Peter & Michael Bowen) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 7, 9. Stewards Note:

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

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Deep Purple (IRE), My Gift To You (IRE), 8-1 Ajp Kingdom (IRE), 9-1 Tiger Orchid (IRE), 12-1 Lahinch Wave (IRE), The Bold Thady (IRE), Kilmurry Jj (IRE), 14-1 Almazhar Garde (FR), 16-1 Salley Gardens (IRE), Atlanta Brave (IRE), 33-1 Jerrash (GB), 40-1 Reforme (IRE)

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RECORD TIMES

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

2m½f (Chase) Mercian King (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17

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

THIRD RACE 5.55

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

THE RON HYETT MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (34 wins from 218 runners, 16%) runs MIDNIGHT GOLD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%) runs MR LE PHILOSOPHE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR LE PHILOSOPHE trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.

MR LE PHILOSOPHE is thriving for James Owen and is fancied to make light of a 7lb rise and complete a hat-trick The reliable Tropical Speed appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of Captain’s Pick, Midnight Gold and Mikhailovich.

1 MIKHAILOVICH (IRE) (432) P/136P/1-

8 12-0

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Putland’s Bridge (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

The Thrill Seekers

Br Tim Hegarty

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start over fences in 2m5f handicap at Market Rasen 14 months ago. Reverts to hurdles for his comeback run but can’t be ruled out

2 JULLOU DE GRISSAY (FR) (34) 113-324

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ninon de Grissay (FR)

The Galloping Dentist at 45 The Green

TFRHHHII BHA105

6 11-13

Mr James King (3)

Max Comley, Naunton

Br Henri Batiot & Scea Batiot Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but not disgraced when fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 34 days ago. Visor on 1st time and no forlorn hope

3 KATANA (FR) (27) 654-22P

B g Blek (FR) - Tosca de Coddes (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA104

5 11-12

Ben Jones

Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Br Mrs Claire Juillet Mailly Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW In good form without winning until pulled up in novice hurdle here (16f, good) 27 days ago. Signiﬁcantly up in trip and needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA103

MR LE PHILOSOPHE

(GB) (38) P-23211 C

Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Uryale (FR)

Value Racing- Mr Le Philosophe

5 11-11

Alex Chadwick (3)

James Owen, Newmarket

Br Societe Civile de L’Ecurie de Meautry Tote TIMEFORMVIEW Back on the up for his current yard and bids for a hat-trick after handicap victories here (2m4f) and at Stratford (22f) last month. Big shout despite taking a 7lb rise TFRHHHHH BHA102

5 LET ME GO BOYS (IRE) (49) 0440-30

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - O What A Dame (IRE)

5 11-10

Richie McLernon Fall From Gracers Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Metric Bloodstock Limited Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to build on reappearance Uttoxeter third when only seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle over C&D 49 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort TFRHHHII BHA101

6 MIDNIGHT GOLD (IRE) (35) 21/243-P

B m Fame And Glory - Midnight Fox (IRE)

Neil Mulholland Racing Club

Br Geoffrey Thompson

8 11-9

Harriet Tucker (7)

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Saddle slipped early when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) 35 days ago. This fair 2m4f winner can’t be dismissed TFRHHHII BHA100

7 DORRELLS PIERJI (FR) (31) 22-320P D 12 11-9

Br g Coastal Path - Playa Pierji (FR) Bryan Carver D Stevenson, W Dodd, D Summersby Dean Summersby, Kellacott

Br Pierre Julienne & E.A.R.L. Dorrells

TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran has yet to ﬁre in a couple of runs this summer, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Tongue strap goes on for 1st time now. TFRHHIII BHA100

TROPICAL SPEED

(IRE) (26) P1-3633

B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE)

6 11-8

Sean Bowen

The Hayes Sports Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Edward Ryan Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEW Got off the mark at Stratford in March and has continued in good nick, third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) 26 days ago. Enters calculations once more. TFRHHHHI BHA99

9 DAME SARRA (GB)

(24) 215-00

Ch m Decorated Knight - Queen Sarra

Austin and June Allison

Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

5 11-1

James Davies

Noel Williams, Blewbury

Noel Williams Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Newton Abbot last June but below par since, seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. TFRHHIII BHA92

10 CAPTAIN’S PICK (IRE)

(26) 10-P64B

B g Ocovango - Knockieran (IRE)

Deva Racing CP

7 10-12

Jack Tudor

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br William Larkin Deva Racing Group, Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, brought down 7th in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) 26 days ago. Posted a solid fourth over C&D previously so he can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA89

11 BALLYNAHEER (IRE) (91) 54P43-3 BF

B g Mahler - Ballynagall (IRE)

Mr David Purvis

6 10-10

Jonathan Burke

David Dennis, Banbury

Br Tom Birmingham DD Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless over fences and only third of 4 in handicap chase at Warwick (25.4f, good to soft, 10/11) 91 days ago. Reverts to hurdles with more required. TFRHHIII BHA87

12 ILLICO DE MONTAVE

(FR) (163) 40/5000- 7 10-3

Gr g Honolulu (IRE) - Sigit d’Acadour (FR)

Mrs Rosemary Gasson

Ben Poste

Rosemary Gasson, Banbury

Br Mrs Isabelle Hautreux Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives out of sorts, cheekpieces tried when tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f, good to soft) 163 days ago. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA80

2024: DYNAMITE KENTUCKY (FR) 9 11 8 Luke Scott 15-2 (Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5, 6, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 10, 12. Stewards Note:

KATANA: Following its run on 24/7/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

MIDNIGHT GOLD: Following its run on 16/7/2025 it was reported that the jockey’s saddle slipped.

DORRELLS PIERJI: Following its run on 20/7/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

BALLYNAHEER: Following its run on 21/5/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Mr Le Philosophe (GB), 13-2 Katana (FR), Tropical Speed (IRE), 17-2 Ballynaheer (IRE), 11-1 Mikhailovich (IRE), 14-1 Midnight Gold (IRE), 18-1 Let Me Go Boys (IRE), 20-1 Jullou de Grissay (FR), 33-1 Dorrells Pierji (FR), Captain’s Pick (IRE), 40-1 Dame Sarra (GB), Illico de Montave (FR)

FOURTH RACE 6.30

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PETER DAWSON FORGET-ME-NOT NOVICES’ 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): J & A O’Neill (20 wins from 173 runners, 12%) runs KNIGHTSBRIDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs TAMARIND BAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: TAMARIND BAY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

HIGH FIBRE is a reliable type and can defy a penalty to notch a second success of the summer Tamarind Bay made the frame on his first 3 hurdles outings in the winter and is also shortlisted on his first start since January, whilst Ludlow winner Service Minimum showed even better form in defeat last time and should also go close in a race where it’s hard to see beyond this trio

colours no horse age st lb

1 HIGH FIBRE

(IRE) (79) 3232-12 C

6 11-7

B g Vadamos (FR) - Multi Grain Bryan Carver G C Stevens and Mrs C Fry Harry Fry, Corscombe Br Ringfort Stud Ltd Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulon Flat(stays 11/4m) Shapedwell whenplacedonﬁrst 4startsin maidenhurdles anddidn’tneedto improve to getoffthemarkover2m here inMay. Creditable second at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to ﬁrm) on handicap bow last time and he’s a leading player again following a wind op TFRHHHHH BHA116

2 SPARTAN TIMES (GB) (30) 51 C

B or Br g Frontiersman - Lysander Belle (IRE)

4 11-3

William Shanahan (5)

Mr Michael Harris Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Christian Leech & Mike Harris Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark over hurdles at the second attempt in good style here in June and has remained in top form on the Flat since, winning twice before a good second at Ayr (10f, good to soft) 30 days ago. This is tougher but he’s open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA-

3 KNIGHTSBRIDGE (FR) (32) 46

Bl g Tirwanako (FR) - Fait La Belle (FR)

5 11-0

Kevin Brogan

Salman Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr Etienne Raquin & Mr Herve Cozenot Wasdell Group, Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t beaten a rival on either start over hurdles and is easily passed over. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 SERVICE MINIMUM (FR) (87) 322-12

Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Zanzibelle (FR)

5 11-0

Harry Skelton

O Williams Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr Christophe Pellerin Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEWDoctor Dino mare showed promise when placed all 3 starts in bumpers before easily making a winning start over hurdles in 3-runner novice at Ludlow (2m, good to ﬁrm) in May and bettered that form when second of 6 in novice hurdle (9/4) at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 87 days ago. Player TFRHHHHI BHA107

5 STRAIGHTNUPSOLDIER (IRE) (116) 45- 5 11-0

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Out Like That (IRE)

Tom Bellamy

Mr John Abernethy David Dennis, Banbury

Br Myna Ryan DD Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £34,000 3-y-o, 4,000 gns 5-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam, maiden pointer, half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 27f) Wandrin Star Last to ﬁnish both starts in points Hard to fancy on Rules debut TFRHHIII BHA-

6 TAMARIND BAY (IRE) (221) 0/34220- 5 11-0

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Tempest River (IRE)

James Bowen

Mrs G. Davies Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Sir Francis Brooke Bt.

TIMEFORMVIEWFairformon2ofhis3outingsinbumpersandmadeapromisingstartoverhurdles,againﬁndingonlyausefulprospecttoogoodwhenrunner-upina10-runner novice at Catterick (19.3f, good, 6/4) in December Disappointing at Ffos Las when last seen but leading player on overall body of form TFRHHHHI BHA115

7 MINI MARIO (GB) (45) 0-50U 4 10-10

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maria’s Beneﬁt (IRE) Harry Reed

Mr M. Kehoe Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Elms Bloodstock & Miss A Gibson Fleming Science Supplements

TIMEFORM VIEW Mid-ﬁeld on his second bumper outing but no show in 2 starts over hurdles so far. TFRHHIII BHA-

OLD

BRIDGE (FR) (24) 206442

Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Aki Anyasova (FR)

South West Rail Solutions Limited

4 10-10

Jack Tudor

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mrs P. Laﬁtte & Mr A. Edwards W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWEx-Irish hurdler who made a promising start for current yard when runner-up in 2m Bangor maiden Patchy form since, but did produce one of his better efforts when second in a 10-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good) 24 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time TFRHHHII BHA101

9 ROYAL MARK (FR) (27) 60-0P

B g Manduro (GER) - Rahada (GER)

Mr Andrew Gough

Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux

4 10-10

James Best

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in a trio of bumpers and fared no better on hurdles debut last time TFRHIIII BHA-

2024: WILFUL (IRE) 5 11 12 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 5-2 (Jonjo & AJ O’Neill) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note:

TAMARIND BAY: Following its run on 11/1/2025 it was reported that the horse ran ﬂat.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Tamarind Bay (IRE), 3-1 High Fibre (IRE), 7-2 Service Minimum (FR), 7-1 Spartan Times (GB), 9-1 Old Bridge (FR), 40-1 Straightnupsoldier (IRE), 100-1 Knightsbridge (FR), Mini Mario (GB), 150-1 Royal Mark (FR)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS

HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £190,443 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd June to 14th September 2025.

FIFTH RACE 7.00

(2M)

THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY FERGAL O’BRIEN MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (45 wins from 243 runners, 19%) runs NEVER TOLD ME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & J Insole (2 wins from 23 runners, 9%) runs CELESTRON STAR

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIPSTICK TRACES trained by J Landy, Leyburn, 183 miles.

JUST A HEARTBEAT gets the vote on the back of her encouraging hurdle debut second at Fontwell in the spring Dual bumper winner Celestron Star is surely much better than she showed on her Market Rasen hurdle debut and can bounce back and provide the chief threat. Never Told Me is also respected for Fergal O’Brien, with point/bumper winner Richieandsams Lady completing the shortlist

colours no horse age st lb

1 BRIONYWELLS (GB) (35) 0/00-30

5 11-4

B m Jack Hobbs - Pandy Wells Kielan Woods

Mr Mike Paul David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Br M. R. Paul Pragnell

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in 3 bumpers and 2 hurdles (beaten 21 lengths when third at Newton Abbot latterly) Looks more one for handicaps after this TFRHHIII BHA-

2 BROOKLYN

LULLABY

(GB) (49) 06

5 11-4

B m Olden Times - Miss Fortywinks Harry Bannister

Mr J. T. Brown Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Br J. T. Brown

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 2 course bumpers this summer so not an obvious one to strike on hurdle debut TFRHHIII BHA-

3 CELESTRON STAR (GB) (79) 610-16 D

5 11-4

B m Telescope (IRE) - Run Ructions Run (IRE) Luke Scott (5)

Upton House Stud & Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Laura Newland & Caroline Stedman Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner in the spring That made her distant sixth of 7 on Market Rasen hurdle debut very disappointing but she can be given another chance. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 CHIPS AND RICE

(GB) (20) 034

B m Golden Horn - Semaral (IRE)

Castle Farm Racing Club

Br Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd

6 11-4

Ciaran Gethings

Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Danum Equine Management Ltd.

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair Flat winner for James Fanshawe Modest form in 3 maiden hurdles for current yard (including C&D) this summer and also well held back on the Flat 3 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA94

5 DARCY’S GLANCE (GB) (35) 04-0050

B m Passing Glance - Exchanging Glances

Robert and Sandra Davenport

6 11-4

Shane Quinlan (3)

Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton

Br Mr R. & Mrs S. M. Davenport Andy Martin Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Continues to show little, ﬁnishing well held in low-grade handicap at Uttoxeter last time. First-time cheekpieces need to spark major improvement TFRHHIII BHA71

6 FEELING FRISKY (FR) (27) 06-0

B m Battle of Marengo (IRE) - My Lady Link (FR)

Mrs J. Walker

5 11-4

Miss Roisin Leech (7)

Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn

Br Mme Janie Walker W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t show much in a couple of bumpers for Kieran Burke last winter and similar story on C&D hurdle debut for new yard last month.

7 JAMMY JAY (GB) (27) 05-0

B m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Dreams Allowed

Mrs Jacqueline Jones

Br Harts Farm Stud

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-4

Tabitha Worsley (3)

James Evans, Kinnersley

The Little Jet Company Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to trouble the judge in a couple of Hereford bumpers earlier this year and well-held seventh on C&D hurdle debut 27 days ago.

TFRHHIII BHA-

JUST A HEARTBEAT (GB)

(87) 42-2

B m Scorpion (IRE) - Kentford Grebe

Mr E. Knowlton

6 11-4

Bryan Carver

Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Kentford Farm Stud Ltd Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW Scorpion mare who was runner-up in an Ascot bumper in February and showed promise when ﬁlling the same position on her 19f Fontwell hurdle debut in May. Open to progress back from 3 months off. Leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA-

9 LIPSTICK TRACES

(IRE) (87) 2-32 BF

B m Califet (FR) - Western Goose (IRE)

Mrs Pauline Southerington

Br Keith Douglas

5 11-4

Brian Hughes

Justin Landy, Leyburn

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in 3 bumpers in the spring and has the services of Brian Hughes on hurdle debut after 87 days off. TFRHHHII BHA-

10 LUSSO MILAN (IRE)

(56) 044-524

B m Milan - Fairy Hill (IRE)

Private Harley Street Clinic Limited

Br Frank Motherway

6 11-4

Theo Gillard

Mark Gillard, Sherborne

TIMEFORMVIEWHas taken a bit of time to ﬁnd her feet over hurdles but ran her best race when second of 9 in handicap at Stratford (2m, good) in May. Better than result (hampered and mistake last) when fourth in C&D handicap since TFRHHHII BHA80

11 NEVER TOLD ME (GB)

(35) 00-5

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Feisty Lass (IRE)

6 11-4

Jonathan Burke

Deva Racing SV Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br J. P. Selby Deva Racing Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability on second of 2 bumper outings for Polly Gundry. Fifth of 12 on 2m Uttoxeter hurdle/yard debut in July Should be sharper for the run and respected. TFRHHHHI BHA-

12 PRINCESSE MILANIA (IRE) (4) F21-360 5 11-4

B m Milan - Princesse Leia (FR)

Lewis Stones (3)

Gracehill UK Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Noel Doyle Motaclan

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who was third in a course bumper on her Rules debut in June Hasn’t built on that in a pair of 2m maiden hurdles since but it’s still early days with this leading stable TFRHHHII BHA-

13 RICHIEANDSAMS LADY (IRE) (38) FU3P-21 6 11-4

B m Lauro (GER) - Carleys Flight (IRE)

Harry Kimber

Miss Hannah James Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Brendan Caulﬁeld

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who also made a successful start to her Rules career in a 2 1/4m Sligo bumper for Brendan Walsh last month. Has to enter the reckoning now hurdling for Sheila Lewis. TFRHHHHI BHA-

14 HANNAHS STORY (IRE) (27) PP0

Ch f Footstepsinthesand - Sweet Martoni

4 11-1

Conor Ring

Joanne Thomason-Murphy Joanne Thomason-Murphy, Chelmsford

Br Thistletown Stud & K. Sneath

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 maidens on the Flat for Gary Brown in early 2024 and no show in 3 hurdles since returning from an absence for a new stable TFRHIIII BHA-

15 LA

LOLITA

(FR) (31) 6544

B f Tunis (POL) - Vega de Beaumont (FR)

Mr Graham William Briscoe

4 11-1

Gavin Sheehan

Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br K. Perreau & J. B. De Balanda Briscoe’s Dairy Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers but remote fourth on last month’s Stratford hurdle debut TFRHHIII BHA-

2024: PURE SEDUCTION (IRE) 4 10 8 Mr Ben Sutton 7-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 15 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

CELESTRON STAR: Following its run on 2/6/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left and weakened quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Just A Heartbeat (GB), 9-2 Celestron Star (GB), 15-2 Richieandsams Lady (IRE), 10-1 Lipstick Traces (IRE), Never Told Me (GB), 14-1 Chips And Rice (GB), 16-1 Lusso Milan (IRE), 18-1 Princesse Milania (IRE), 33-1 Brooklyn Lullaby (GB), 50-1 Brionywells (GB), Darcy’s Glance (GB), Jammy Jay (GB), La Lolita (FR), 66-1 Feeling Frisky (FR), 300-1 Hannahs Story (IRE)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS

SIXTH RACE 7.30

FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

(2M 4F)

THE MARTIN KEIGHLEY RACING CLUB 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) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (24 wins from 114 runners, 21%) runs ELUSIVE FEELING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tickle (3 wins from 7 runners, 43%) runs LOCKED DOWN LAD LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOCKED DOWN LAD trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 117 miles.

ROGUE MISSION showed some ability remains when fourth over C&D recently after 22 months off, and it’s fair to assume he could have a bit more to offer for his new yard now refitted with headgear (carried head awkwardly last time), so he’s put forward as the answer. Kaproyale needs to settle better than last time, while Hobie is one to watch closely in the betting returning after a long lay-off from a much-reduced mark.

1-2-3: 1.ROGUE MISSION (IRE) 2.KAPROYALE 3.HOBIE (FR)

1 WILD NEPHIN (GB) (24) 521-656

6 12-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Twinset And Pearls Conor Ring

K P Marsh Plastering & Interiors Ltd Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br Goldford Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a handicap hurdle at Newcastle in March but disappointing in 2 chases and a Uttoxeter handicap hurdle since Nees to get back on track.

2 KAPROYALE (GB) (34) 5/164-66 D

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - As You Leave (FR)

The Galloping Dentist at 45 The Green

TFRHHHII BHA98

10 11-10

Mr James King (3)

Max Comley, Naunton

Br E. M. Peck & Sons Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a hunter chase at Stratford in May 2024 but has struggled since, ﬁnishing sixth of 11 in hurdle over 23f at Worcester at 20/1 34 days ago when too free Needs to settle better TFRHHHII BHA94

3 ELUSIVE FEELING (IRE) (35) 0-F00

Ch m Diamond Boy (FR) - High School Days (USA)

Martians Racing

5 11-7

Ben Jones

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Miriam McDonnell Spillers Horse Feeds, Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden in 4 starts, seventh of 12 at Uttoxeter (50/1) 35 days ago showing a bit more than previously May do better now switching to handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA91

4 GOODBYEMICK (IRE) (104) 63455-P

Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Halfway Home

Green Army Syndicate

Br Liam Walsh

7 11-7

David Bass

Max Comley, Naunton

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced 7-y-o yet to win in 5 starts under Rules and pulled up in handicap hurdle at Stratford (9/1) 104 days ago, racing off the pace and weakening after 3 out. TFRHHHII BHA91

5 FULLY GADEN (GB) (31) 0/-6B36

5 11-4

B g Jack Hobbs - Pleasant Piper (IRE) Richie McLernon

Mr Thomas Gaden D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Mr T. Gaden

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed nothing when sixth of 8 in novice hurdle at Stratford (66/1) 31 days ago. Needs a major transformation now switching to a handicap. TFRHHIII BHA88

6 SLIP OF THE TONGUE (IRE) (30) 40-605P

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Female (IRE)

8 11-2

Tabitha Worsley (3) Moorland Racing Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Mrs Noeleen Roche Walling & Landscape Contractors

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed some ability when ﬁfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (100/1) 52 days ago, but pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (28/1) 30 days ago. May appreciate the return to this shorter trip but without a win in 20 races. TFRHHHII BHA86

7 HOBIE (FR) (402) P52/200- C

8 11-0

B g Coastal Path - Beauty Blue (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

Dr T. J. W. Davies David Dennis, Banbury

Br G.A.E.C. de L’Ombre DD Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed good form in spring 2024 with back-to-back seconds in handicap chases. However, finished weakly final 2 outings and now returns to hurdling after a long lay-off in a first-time tongue strap. Betting useful TFRHHHII BHA84

8 LOCKED DOWN LAD

(GB) (44) 16/-PP4

B g Linda’s Lad - Euro Bond (IRE)

Mr Keiran Johns

5 10-10

Bryan Carver

Joe Tickle, Tiverton

Br Keiran Johns Fire Defence Servicing

TIMEFORMVIEWPulled up twice in novice hurdles and didn’t offer a great deal more when fourth of 9 in a similar event at Worcester (125/1) 44 days ago, merely plugging on Easy enough to look elsewhere on handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA80

9 KINTARO

(GB) (56) 643P-00

B g Iffraaj - Soryah (IRE)

David Pipe Racing Club

5 10-4

Jack Tudor

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mrs James Wigan W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless in 24 starts and ran another shocker when 12th of 14 at this C&D (22/1) 56 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA74

10 ROGUE MISSION (IRE)

(34) 5U44/0/-4

Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Ascot Lady (IRE)

Oliver Jack Murphy

6 10-2

Sean Bowen

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Pier House Stud Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEWHas just one win from 12 career starts, coming back in January 2022. Finished 4th of 8 in a handicap hurdle over C&D (12/1) 34 days ago, showing some ability remains on ﬁrst outing for current yard. Cheekpieces back on and needs taking seriously despite being 3lb out of the weights TFRHHHHH BHA69

2024: BARRONS LAND (IRE) 6 11 3 Charlie Maggs 7-1 (Donald McCain) 12 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10.

Stewards Note:

KAPROYALE: Following its run on 17/7/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

GOODBYEMICK: Following its run on 8/5/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Rogue Mission (IRE), 7-1 Wild Nephin (GB), 15-2 Kaproyale (GB), 8-1 Hobie (FR), 9-1 Goodbyemick (IRE), 12-1 Elusive Feeling (IRE), 14-1 Slip of The Tongue (IRE), 33-1 Locked Down Lad (GB), 40-1 Kintaro (GB), 50-1 Fully Gaden (GB)

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TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE MARTIN KEIGHLEY RACING CLUB HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (20 wins from 173 runners, 12%) runs ROYAL RHYTHM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs DYNAMITE DEFENSE AND KOPA KILANA LONGEST TRAVELLER: ORANGE DIAMOND trained by T Ellis, Rugby, 52 miles.

ORANGE DIAMOND looked totally rejuvenated when hacking up over C&D last month and a 7lb rise in the weights doesn’t look enough to prevent the follow up G’Day Aussie has been in great heart, winning twice before fluffing the last at Stratford when certain to complete the hat-trick, and seems sure to go well again. Pacific got off the mark over C&D on her most recent outing and should be suited by conditions again.

1 G’DAY AUSSIE (GB) (38) 454-112 C D

12 12-0

B g Aussie Rules (USA) - Moi Aussi (USA) Luke Scott (5)

Mr D. B. Roberts

Br Miss K. Rausing

Dave Roberts, Kenley

TIMEFORMVIEWWon back-to-back races at Worcester and Bangor-On-Dee in June and July Finished second of 7 in a handicap hurdle at Stratford (5/2), looking certain to complete the hat-trick until fluffing the last hurdle and losing a shoe Has winning form at this course and likely to be firmly in the mix again

2 ROYAL RHYTHM (IRE) (45) 206-F42

B g Jet Away - Musical Queen (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA97

9 11-10

Benjamin Macey (7) Craig and Dave Wordsworth Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Philip Rothwell

Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Out of form over hurdles, ﬁnishing second of 9 at Market Rasen (18/1) 45 days ago but was tailed off and found to have bled Risky. TFRHHIII BHA93

3 KOPA KILANA

(IRE) (34) 2203-33 BF

B g Milan - Kophinou (FR)

8 11-8

Sean Bowen

Ladies in Racing 1 Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Mr R Bryan Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEW Winless over hurdles for 28 runs since 2021 but made encouraging start for new connections when third of 3 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (1/2) 34 days ago, jumping well but unable to quicken. Cheekpieces back on for this step up in trip and could have a say. TFRHHHII BHA91

4 ORANGE DIAMOND (FR) (34) P/5P6-21 CD 7 11-6

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

Jack Andrews (3)

Six Syndicate Tom Ellis, Rugby

Br Mr Jean-Charles Haimet et al Fresh Air

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form in recent starts, conﬁrming preference for this 20f trip Won 7-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (4/1) 34 days ago without cheekpieces and tongue strap, travelling strongly and quickening clear before being heavily eased Looks completely rejuvenated. TFRHHHHH BHA89

5 CALAGOGO (IRE) (63) 0P6-2PP D

B g Doyen (IRE) - Bluebell Line (IRE)

Stephen Allen

Br Lady Vivienne Lillingston

9 11-4

Jamie Brace (5)

Stephen Allen, Chipping Norton

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in a chase at this course (66/1) 63 days ago, the third such non-completion in last ﬁve starts Has not won for 16 races. TFRHHIII BHA87

6 DYNAMITE DEFENSE (IRE) (26) 4660

4 11-2

B g National Defense - Misscomplacent Lewis Saunders (7) Deva Racing GA Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd Deva Racing Group

TIMEFORMVIEWModest performer who has struggled in recent hurdle races, ﬁnishing seventh of 14 in handicap at Uttoxeter (66/1) 26 days ago, making little impression Cheekpieces back on for this step up in trip TFRHHHII BHA89

7 PACIFIC (GB) (44) 350-631 CD

B m Zoffany (IRE) - California (IRE)

Martin Keighley Racing Club

6 10-13

Freddie Keighley (7)

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Denford Stud Ltd FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed promise when third of 6 in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (7/2) in May. Won ﬁrst race when scoring in a 7-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (17/2) 44 days ago, making headway before 3 out and keeping on well Respected once again. TFRHHHII BHA82

8 BEBSIDE BANTER (IRE) (61) 13434-5

B g Westerner - Hard Fought (IRE)

8 10-6

Freddie Mitchell (5)

The B-Sides Syndicate Max Comley, Naunton

Br John F. Dwyer

TIMEFORM VIEW Better form at Sedgeﬁeld than elsewhere, last of 5 in chase at Market Rasen (22/1) 61 days ago when dropping away from home turn Cheekpieces back on today. TFRHHIII BHA75

9 EVEN BREAK (IRE) (78) 0/0/PP-6P

B g Alkaadhem - Lady Marnay (IRE)

7 10-3

Ben Poste

Mrs Rosemary Gasson Rosemary Gasson, Banbury

Br Seamus Byrne Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown minimal ability in hurdles and chases, pulled up in a hurdle race at Southwell (66/1) on most recent outing Easily opposed TFRHIIII BHA72

2024:(See Div 1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 7, 8.

Stewards Note:

G’DAY AUSSIE: Following its run on 13/7/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

ROYAL RHYTHM: Following its run on 6/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

CALAGOGO: Following its run on 18/6/2025 it was reported that the horse made a jumping error

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Orange Diamond (FR), 3-1 G’Day Aussie (GB), 9-2 Paciﬁc (GB), 6-1 Kopa Kilana (IRE), 12-1 Dynamite Defense (IRE), 33-1 Royal Rhythm (IRE), 40-1 Bebside Banter (IRE), 66-1 Calagogo (IRE), 100-1 Even Break (IRE)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 4.50 - 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, August 14th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 18th. Penalties, after August 9th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Purple Granite will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries at £30. - Closed August 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 5.25 - THE CHRIS COLEY BIG BIRTHDAY YEAR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the ﬁfth £269. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 18th. Penalties, after August 9th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsor will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries at £44. - Closed August 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 5.55 - THE RON HYETT MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the ﬁfth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, August 14th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 18th. Penalties, after August 9th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors have kindly sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 23 entries at £30. - Closed August 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 6.30 - THE PETER DAWSON

FORGET-ME-NOT

NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, August 14th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 18th. 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. The sponsor 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. 30 entries at £38.Closed August 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.00 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY FERGAL O’BRIEN MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, August 14th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb. The sponsors have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be given to the person who 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. 20 entries at £38. - Closed August 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 7.30 - THE MARTIN KEIGHLEY RACING CLUB 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, August 14th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 18th. Penalties, after August 9th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Martin Keighley Racing Club have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 15 entries at £30. - Closed August 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 8.00 - THE MARTIN KEIGHLEY RACING CLUB 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, August 14th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 18th. Penalties, after August 9th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Martin Keighley Racing Club have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 14 entries at £30. - Closed August 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.