WELCOME
We are back for an afternoon of Summer Jumps Racing.
The weather is set to be a cooler 25C, so grab yourself a drink, take a seat on the lawn and enjoy all todays racing action!
On behalf of everyone at Worcester Racecourse, I am delighted to welcome you to this afternoons racing. Whether you are a seasoned race goer or visiting us for the first time, we hope you have a thoroughly enjoyable time.
With a total of 68 declared runners, across 7 races; I would like to thank all of our dedicated race day staff for their commitment and professionalism throughout the season. Most importantly, a huge thank you must go to our grounds team, who have been working extremely hard in very testing conditions to maintain the ground in this recent hot weather Everyone’s hard work behind the scenes ensures that every race day runs smoothly and we are extremely appreciative of their continued efforts.
We’re incredibly greatly to our valued sponsors, whose generous support plays a vital role in making race days like today possible. A heartfelt thank you goes to FBC Mamby Bowdler, Blackmore Building Contractors, Stepway, Squarcle Consulting, Purple Granite, M&E Global and Family and Friends who return again to celebrate the of Rory Daly
A special welcome to Stepway, who play a vital role to helping veterans and families adjust to civilian life. They are taking hospitality in our trackside marquee in aid of this fantastic charity who provide practical and mental health support, alongside activities, groups sessions, courses, and pathways back into employment.We wish you all a very enjoyable day and thank you for your continued support.
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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 race again fairly quickly, on Monday 7th July, which will be a great afternoon of racing so I hope to see you then.
MICHAEL THOMAS GENERAL MANAGER
RACEDAY TEAM
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
Issy Mangan-Goldstein Clerk Of The Course
Bryony Garness Head Grounds Person
Bryony Harris Operations Manager
Andy Edwins Operations Assistant
Sean White Financial Controller
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WEDNESDAY 02 JULY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
CHIEF STEWARD GREG PEARSON
STEWARDS’ PANELS CHAIR PETA EVETTS
NATHAN GREEN, LOUISE MOORE, ALI GALLIERS-PRATT
STARTERS
SHAUN MITCHELL
SEAMUS O’NEILL
JUDGE
DAVID HICKS
CLERK OF THE SCALES
PAUL CHAMPION
HANDICAPPER
MICHAEL HARRIS
VETERINARY OFFICERS
JESSICA RAINBOW
VETERINARY SURGEONS
ANDREW HARRISON
AGNES CODINA
BECKY WALL
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr CHRIS REYNOLDS
DR PHILIP PRITCHARD
DR GRAHAM COOK
NURSE
DAWN PRICE
EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS
RACHEL BARNETT
MICHAEL TURNER
JOANNA VICKERS
COMMENTATOR
MARTIN HARRIS
BETTING RING MANAGER
NEIL PATEMAN
GENERAL MANAGER
MICHAEL THOMAS
CLERK OF THE COURSE
ISABELLE
MANGAN-GOLDSTEIN
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The Worcester Racecourse Executive would
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 2.15
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (20 wins from 164 runners, 12%) runs MERSEY STREET WEIGHTWATCHER: SIR JACK WEST won off a handicap mark of 86, his rating is now down 5lb to 81. LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING OF THE STORY trained by P Gundry, Ottery St Mary, 129 miles.
JAIPALETEMPS can build on last month’s course second and gain a first success in Britain. Last year’s winner She Has Notions is taken to bounce back to form and provide the main threat ahead of Catboy.
1 JAC JUMPER (FR) (40) 24422-4
B g Night Wish (GER) - Andria (FR)
Knowle Racing Stables Limited
Br Mrs Laurence Grandchamp Des Raux et al
6 12-0
Lewis Stones (3)
Deborah Cole, Solihull
Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner in France who has placed several time over fences in Britain without winning Below par when fourth in 2m handicap at this course in May but this more his trip The yard also runs Sir Jack West TFRHHHII BHA99
2 ZACONY REBEL (IRE) (25) 5050-55
B g Getaway (GER) - Bay Rebel (IRE)
Julia Mansfield
10 11-10
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Brendan Walsh Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles/chase winner but yet to get seriously competitive for this yard His mark has come down a long way but others are still preferred. TFRHHIII BHA95
3 JAIPALETEMPS (FR) (14) 6355-32
B g Crossharbour - Royale Canaille (FR)
Mr G. F. Edwards
6 11-9
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr David Lumet W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 claiming chases in France Yet to scale same heights for new yard but latest 2m course second shows he’s down to a mark he can be very competitive from Back up in trip Player TFRHHHHH BHA94
4 CATBOY (FR) (18) 5620-54
5 11-5
B g Agent Secret (IRE) - Cadouya Girl (FR) Adam Wedge John & Paul Stanaway & Nicola Reed
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br E., K., P., & V. Leray Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdle winner for this yard Given a considerate introduction to chasing when fourth of 5 at Uttoxeter 18 days ago and may do better now TFRHHHHI BHA90
5 HENRY BOX BROWN (IRE) (22) 106F1-U CD
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lough Coyne (IRE)
8 11-2
Ellis Collier (5) Old Gold Racing 7
Br Miss E. Hamilton
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last August and added to tally at Leicester in December Off 5 months, held when unseating 2 out at Fontwell 3 weeks ago. Needs to have come on for the outing TFRHHHII BHA87
6 MERSEY STREET (IRE) (31) 415P-44 BF
B g Califet (FR) - Seeking Susan (IRE)
7 11-1
Richie McLernon
The Iveragh Syndicate Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br J. H. Kidd Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning handicap hurdler who did too much too soon when a remote fourth at Fakenham last time Switches to fences for the first time now.
TFRHHHII BHA86
7 FENNA’S LOSS (IRE) (14) P/0000-6 D 8 10-10
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Caronova (IRE)
Stephen Allen
Br P. O’Gorman
Joe Anderson (3)
Stephen Allen, Chipping Norton
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdle winner for Mark Walford but well held on all starts for this yard, including 2m course reappearance 14 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA81
8
SIR JACK
WEST (IRE) (624) 1355P2/- CD
B g Westerner - Star Sprinkled Sky (IRE)
Knowle Racing Stables Limited
Br Patrick Cronin
9 10-10
Finn Lambert (5)
Deborah Cole, Solihull
Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in 2023 but not seen since finishing second at Hereford in October of that year Given a chance by the handicapper but the betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations after such a long time off. TFRHHHII BHA81
9
KING OF THE HILL (IRE) (54) 3/5P2F-P BF
B g Kingston Hill - Gaye West (IRE)
Mrs Beverley Bostock
7 10-4
Toby Wynne
Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Patrick Cronin Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden Runner up at Warwick (2 1/2m, good) in March but has failed to complete twice since, pulling up at Market Rasen latterly TFRHHIII BHA75
10 SHE HAS
NOTIONS
(IRE) (23) 53P3-PP CD
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Moscow Mo Chuisle (IRE)
Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 11
8 10-4
Sean Bowen
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br K. Mortell FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistent type who has pulled up over hurdles on both starts this season but did win this race under Sean Bowen last year No surprise were he to bounce back to form with a bang TFRHHHHI BHA75
11 KING OF THE STORY (IRE) (25) 264/00-4
B g Yeats (IRE) - Episodique (IRE)
Hollingsworth, Drewett, Fox & Porter
9 10-2
Ben Poste
Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary
Br Cathal Ennis Polly Gundry Training
TIMEFORM VIEW Fontwell winner in August 2023 Below that successful mark now and latest C&D fourth was respectable. TFRHHHII BHA71
12 RAINDANCE QUEEN (IRE) (25) 0P0P-P3 8 10-2
B m Getaway (GER) - Fair Funny (IRE)
Debestracing
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
Charlie Price (3)
William de Best-Turner, Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed both starts between the flags early in 2022 but has shown little under Rules to date, finishing a remote third over 23f here last time 11lb out of weights. TFRHIIII BHA62
13 PENNANT LEGACY (GB) (27)
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6 10-2
B g Telescope (IRE) - Pennant Princess Robert Dunne Mr P. J. Woolley Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
Br P. J. Woolley Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Little form shown. TFRHIIII BHA58
2024: SHE HAS NOTIONS (IRE) 7 10 2 Sean Bowen 12-1 (Martin Keighley) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 6, 13.
Stewards Note:
ZACONY REBEL: Following its run on 7/6/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed late-on. KING OF THE HILL: Following its run on 9/5/2025 it was reported that the horse had struck into its left-fore.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Jaipaletemps (FR), 6-1 Jac Jumper (FR), 8-1 She Has Notions (IRE), 10-1 Henry Box Brown (IRE), King of The Story (IRE), 11-1 Sir Jack West (IRE), 12-1 Mersey Street (IRE), King of The Hill (IRE), 20-1 Catboy (FR), 22-1 Fenna’s Loss (IRE), 50-1 Zacony Rebel (IRE), 66-1 Pennant Legacy (GB), 80-1 Raindance Queen (IRE)
SECOND RACE 2.45
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RORY DALY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
Total prize fund
£8900
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (20 wins from 123 runners, 16%) runs HALONDO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (9 wins from 57 runners, 16%) runs JUBILANT LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAME AND FUN trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
JUBILANT is selected to make light of a 3lb rise and make it 2-2 over fences Halondo is closely matched with the selection on latest Southwell form and is second choice ahead of the prolific Village Master
colours no horse age st lb
1 TIGER
ORCHID
(IRE) (46) 15654-5 CD 10 12-1
B g Mores Wells - Akarita (IRE)
Luke Scott (5) Foxtrot Racing Tiger Orchid
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Ian Hannon Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORMVIEW Enhanced good Worcester record with a win over this trip last summer Back to that sort of form when fourth at Bangor (3m) in April but well beaten at Uttoxeter since TFRHHIII BHA121
2 CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) (40) 1501-66 C D 8 11-12
B g Fame And Glory - Blazing Sky (IRE)
Jack Tudor
SendEmOn Ltd David Pipe, Wellington
Br Frank McGuinness Airdale Chemicals Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific winner since joining this yard, career best when winning for seventh time in Sedgefield handicap chase in April. Well-held sixth in a chase/hurdle since, though TFRHHHII BHA118
3 JUBILANT (FR) (43) P1535-1 6 11-12
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - A Merveille (FR)
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr & Mrs R Sage James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mr Francois-Marie Cottin
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning start to his chase career at Southwell (3 1/4m, good) 6 weeks ago, seeing off the reopposing Halondo by 1/2 length Should have more to offer over fences and can make light of a 3lb rise TFRHHHHH BHA118
4 VILLAGE MASTER (IRE) (32) 11P41-1 D
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Village Queen (IRE)
Bryce & Eynon
6 11-12
James Bowen
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Mrs Mary F. Griffin 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Took his record over fences to 7-9 when accounting for 4 rials at Stratford (21f) at the end of May. A 4lb rise shouldn’t prevent another prominent showing TFRHHHHI BHA118
5 HELL RED (FR) (27) 3124-2P
Gr g Martaline - Queen Margot (FR)
N.Banks, W.Dodd & J.May
Br Kerry Ann Kepa & Auregann Kepa
8 11-11
Bryan Carver
Dean Summersby, Kellacott
TIMEFORM VIEW Seven wins during his time with Paul Nicholls. Fit from a point second in May but pulled up back under Rules at Uttoxeter last month. Can only watch after that TFRHIIII BHA117
6 HALONDO (FR) (43) 43/P00-2
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Rive Gauche (FR)
Charlton Haynes
Br Thierry Cypres
8 11-9
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on first time, 1/2-length second of 4 to Jubilant in handicap chase at Southwell (3 1/4m) on debut over fences 43 days ago. Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA115
7 ALWAYS BUSY (IRE) (23) 21PP-14
B g Westerner - Davids Jewel (IRE)
Mr G. A. Moore
7 11-4
Adam Wedge
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mr Tom Coughlan Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark over fences at Warwick in January and went in again at Southwell (3m) in May Well-held fourth over hurdles since but may fare better back chasing TFRHHHII BHA110
8 FAME AND FUN (IRE) (15) 5143P-3
B g Fame And Glory - Tabachines (FR)
Mr H. Jones
Br Brian Moran
8 10-9
Sean Bowen
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Revived by a return to positive tactics/refitting of cheekpieces when running out a wide-margin winner at Fontwell in January. Best effort since when third of 6 at Stratford 15 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA101
2024: HIDDEN DEPTHS (IRE) 9 11 13 James Bowen 15-2 (Neil Mulholland) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 6, 8. Stewards Note:
ALWAYS BUSY: Following its run on 9/6/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Jubilant (FR), Village Master (IRE), 13-2 Halondo (FR), Fame And Fun (IRE), 9-1 Always Busy (IRE), 11-1 Chemical Warfare (IRE), 12-1 Tiger Orchid (IRE), 50-1 Hell Red (FR)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
THIRD RACE 3.15
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES
THE BLACKMORES BUILDING CONTRACTORS MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500
Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (45 wins from 238 runners, 19%) runs NELROSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs NELROSE LONGEST TRAVELLER: WOODLAND ADVENTURE trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
Gordon Elliott’s daughter of Camelot WOODLAND ADVENTURE looked a good prospect when an emphatic winner over C&D last time so is fancied to go 3-3 and defy a 10lb penalty here. Emma Lavelle’s debutante Midnight Pass could emerge as the main danger ahead of Arayapearl and Nelrose
1-2-3: 1.WOODLAND ADVENTURE (IRE) 2.MIDNIGHT PASS 3.ARAYAPEARL
1 WOODLAND ADVENTURE (IRE) (20) 11 CD 4 11-8
B f Camelot - Woodland Chant (USA)
Mr Josh Halford (7)
Mr J. S Kalmanson Gordon Elliott, Ireland
Br Fortmill Farm Gordon Elliott
TIMEFORMVIEW Camelot filly has landed bumpers at Cork and over C&D this summer Well on top on latter occasion 20 days ago so she looks hard to beat despite conceding weight all round TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 BELIEVEINTHEMOON (GB) (20) 5-5
5 11-2
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - I Believe Lilly Pinchin
Mr Colin Moore Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Br Colin Moore
TIMEFORMVIEW 33/1, 18 lengths fifth of 10 to Woodland Adventure in bumper at this C&D (good to soft) on NH debut 20 days ago. Can build on it. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 BROOKLYN LULLABY (GB) (20) 0
5 11-2
B m Olden Times - Miss Fortywinks Harry Bannister
Mr J. T. Brown Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br J T. Brown
TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, 28 1/4 lengths seventh of 10 to Woodland Adventure in bumper at this C&D (good to soft) on NH debut 20 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 MISS BARFAD (GB) (51) 6-0
5 11-2
B m Frontiersman - Lady Barfad Kielan Woods
Mrs Juliet White Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Mrs Juliet White Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden 33/1, seventh of 12 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Lots more is needed. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 OPENING DANCE (GB) (38) 0
5 11-2
B m Jack Hobbs - Folie Dancer Gavin Sheehan
Mr J. R. Lavelle Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Mr J. R. Lavelle & Dr Mark Scott Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 9 in bumper at Fontwell (17.7f, good, 15/2) on NH debut 38 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA-
6 SPOTTHESTAR (GB) (-)
B m Linda’s Lad - Spotthestripe
Stephen Allen
Br Stephen Allen
5 11-2
Fern O’Brien (5)
Stephen Allen, Chipping Norton
TIMEFORM VIEW Linda’s Lad mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler So Many Roads. Dam, winning pointer, half-sister to fairly useful 3m hurdle winner Teeton Babysham The market can guide. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 ARAYAPEARL (GB) (87) 3-
B f Jack Hobbs - Soraya Pearl
Roy & Louise Swinburne
Br L&R Bloodstock Ltd
4 10-12
Sean Bowen
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORMVIEW Encouraging third of 9 in bumper (6/1) at Plumpton (17.8f, good) on NH debut 87 days ago. Can take a step forward so she’s in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA-
8
MIDNIGHT PASS (GB) (-)
4 10-12
B f Passing Glance - Midnight Gem Ben Jones
Ms G. E. Morgan Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Ms Gillian E Morgan Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance filly Dam, fair 2 1/2m/21f hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3m), is a sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Barton Knoll. Noteworthy newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-
9
NELROSE
(FR) (-)
B f Bande (IRE) - Olerone (FR)
4 10-12
Jonathan Burke
Caveat Emptor Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br A. Le Toux/A. Crolais/K. & E. Gayton BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Bande filly. Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 3/4m) Harapour. Highly respected on debut TFRHHHII BHA-
10 PIXIE ROCK (IRE)
(-)
Br f Maxios - Rockabye Baby (IRE)
4 10-12
David Noonan
Mr Max Young Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Mrs L. Mohammed
TIMEFORM VIEW £8,000 3-y-o, Maxios filly. Dam unraced. The betting can prove an accurate guide. TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: QUEEN OF THE VALE (IRE) 4 10 12 Gavin Sheehan 10-3 (Jamie Snowden) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Woodland Adventure (IRE), 13-2 Nelrose (FR), 15-2 Arayapearl (GB), 16-1 Midnight Pass (GB), 33-1 Believeinthemoon (GB), 50-1 Brooklyn Lullaby (GB), Spotthestar (GB), Pixie Rock (IRE), 66-1 Opening Dance (GB), 80-1 Miss Barfad (GB)
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FOURTH RACE 3.45
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE STEPWAY SUPPORTING VETERANS IN CIVILIAN LIFE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (23 wins from 107 runners, 21%) runs SQUIRE DANAGHER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Keady (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs CURRUMBIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: CURRUMBIN trained by Michael Keady, Newmarket, 132 miles.
A case of sorts can be made for most but NANA NOODLEMAN won a bumper at this track and in receipt of weight all round, she could well be the way to go on hurdles debut (dam a half-sister to the high-class hurdler Rooster Booster). Knights Affair and Intosomethinggood are open to improvement and are feared most
1 JEFE TRIUNFO (FR) (28) 1/00-51 CD
Gr g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Assemblee A Brion (FR)
6 11-8
Freddie Gordon (3)
Miss Jane Goddard Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Gilles Chaignon & Jean-Victor Chaignon Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon on a bumper here on debut in 2023. Trio of heavy defeats followed but much more like it when springing a surprise in 7-runner maiden hurdle at Warwick a month ago (favourite made a mess of the last). Penalty to carry. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 KNIGHTS AFFAIR (GB) (28) 12
5 11-8
B g Bated Breath - Lady Guinevere Gavin Sheehan
Value Racing - Knights Affair
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br J. W. Parry BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlat(stays2m)forDavidO’Meara,successfultwicein2024.PerfectstarttohurdlescareerwhenlandingamaidenatHuntingdon (20.7f, good) in May and didn’t do a lot wrong when second at Newton Abbot (21.6f). Back in trip and he’s open to progress. TFRHHHHI BHA109
3
CURRUMBIN
(IRE) (7) 1 CD
B g Footstepsinthesand - Melanippe (IRE)
Apollo Horses I
Br Rathregan Stud
4 11-4
Jack Quinlan
Michael Keady, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWFair handicapper on Flat (stays 2m) and travelled nicely when making a winning hurdles debut over C&D a week ago. Hood surprisingly left off and bare form needs improving on TFRHHHII BHA-
4 INTOSOMETHINGGOOD (GB) (20) 303r0-1 CD 4 11-4
B g Dragon Dancer - Hazy Manor (IRE)
Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
Sam Twiston-Davies
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br T. C. Dawson Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWRan out on his hurdling bow at Chepstow in January but redeemed himself when landing 11-runner novice over C&D 3 weeks ago, finding extra. Open to progress now he’s back on track. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 SQUIRE DANAGHER (GB) (25) 02 5 11-1
B g Australia - Sunday Bess (JPN)
Owners Group 143
NON-RUNNER
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Chasemore Farm Owners Group
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA-
6 NANA NOODLEMAN (IRE) (25) P2-1 CD 5 10-8
Ch m Berkshire (IRE) - Brandy N’ Lovage
Sean Bowen
Passion for Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr T. O’Sullivan Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWBerkshire mare.Half-sistertomodesthurdlerAnotherNightmare Damhalf-sistertoChampionHurdlewinner(stayed21/2m)RoosterBooster.Second in a point and showed plenty of pace when going one place better in a course bumper 3 weeks ago. Bred to do well over obstacles. TFRHHHHH BHA2024: VOCITO (IRE) 6 11 8 Sean Bowen 8-11 (Olly Murphy) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Nana Noodleman (IRE), 11-4 Knights Affair (GB), 7-2 Intosomethinggood (GB), 6-1 Currumbin (IRE), 9-1 Jefe Triunfo (FR)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
HORSE WELFARE
It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected whilst a diagnosis of the injury is made by one of the three veterinary surgeons deployed around the course. The screens are designed to afford privacy during this diagnosis.
Please do not always assume the worse, and at all times the horse’s welfare is our paramount concern.
RECORD TIMES
2m (Hurdle) Moonday Sun (USA) (3yo+)
2m½f (Chase) Mercian King (IRE) (4yo+)
2m4f (Hurdle) Doubly Clever (IRE) (3yo+)
2m4f (Chase) Rene’s Girl (IRE) (4yo+)
2m7f (Hurdle) Rolling Maul (IRE) (4yo+) 17Sep18
2m7f (Chase) Go Another One (IRE) (4yo+) 01Sep19 5m 21.40s
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THE SQUARCLE CONSULTING LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb 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 164 runners, 12%) runs CLONDAW ROYALE AND LET ME GO BOYS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs REGAL AND ROYAL
LONGEST TRAVELLER: FINDTHETIME trained by W Coltherd, Selkirk, 272 miles.
David Pipe’s HAMMER DAN returned from a lay-off with an excellent second at Newton Abbot and is weighted to go one better here. Regal And Royal, Let Me Go Boys and Belles Benefit are all in the mix too.
1.HAMMER DAN (IRE) 2.REGAL AND ROYAL (FR) 3.LET ME GO BOYS (IRE)
1
ROYALE (IRE) (27) 1430-06
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Goodbloodbadblood (IRE)
The Iveragh Syndicate
Br Mary M. Brennan
6 12-0
Kevin Brogan
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Haydock in December but came in last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA103
2 LET ME GO BOYS (IRE) (38) 2/0440-3
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - O What A Dame (IRE)
Fall From Gracers
Br Metric Bloodstock Limited
5 12-0
Richie McLernon
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden took a step forward on his second handicap start when third of 7 at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) 38 days ago. One to consider TFRHHHII BHA103
3 BELLES BENEFIT (IRE) (201) U21454-
9 11-11
B m Leading Light (IRE) - Snowbelle (IRE) Harry Bannister
Alex Harvey Ben Case, Banbury
Br Paul O’Dwyer
David Andrews Construction Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Landed 3m Plumpton handicap in October but off 6 months since a creditable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good to soft). Not ruled out though given she has won off a break TFRHHHII BHA100
4 FINDTHETIME (IRE) (38) PP660-5
B g Shantou (USA) - Bisoguet (IRE)
9 11-10
James Bowen
Tor Side Racing Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br Kenilworth House Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 11 runs since his last win in 2024 and he came in last of 5 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good) 38 days ago. Significantly up in trip Others appeal more TFRHHIII BHA99
5 TROPICAL SPEED (IRE) (18) 36P1-36
B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE)
6 11-9
Sean Bowen
The Hayes Sports Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Edward Ryan Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEW In good nick over hurdles but cheekpieces tried when only sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, good) on debut over fences 18 days ago. Not discounted back in this sphere with blinkers added. TFRHHHII BHA98
6 REGAL AND ROYAL (FR) (69) 0/11224-
Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sweet Lady Jane (FR)
Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke
Br Mme Henri Devin
6 11-5
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged a pair of 2m4f Bangor handicaps last summer and has continued in good order, cheekpieces added when fourth of 10 back there last time One for the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA94
7 GETUPTHEYARD (IRE) (38) P002-22
7GETUPTHEYARD ) 8)
B g Getaway (GER) - Harbour Mistress (IRE)
On Business
6 11-3
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Parkville Stud Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA92
1-2-3:
8
RED PANDA (GB) (28) 3535-33
B m Sir Percy - Snow Leopardess
Andrew Fox-Pitt
6 11-2
David Bass
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Mr Andrew J. L. Fox-Pitt Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in decent form without winning, cheekpieces on for 1st time when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, good) 28 days ago. Up in trip and needs considering TFRHHHII BHA91
9 CAPTAIN’S PICK (IRE) (18)
5010-P6
B g Ocovango - Knockieran (IRE)
Deva Racing CP
7 11-2
Adam Wedge
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br William Larkin Deva Racing Group, Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Perth last July but well below that form in three subsequent runs, last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) 18 days ago. Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA91
10 VORDERMAN (GB) (38) 1662-UP
B g Study of Man (IRE) - Nadia Promise
4 10-13
Ben Ffrench Davis (5) Homecroft Wealth Racing
Roger Teal, Lambourn
Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Homecroft Wealth
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account at Fontwell in December. Pulled up after an early error in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 38 days ago so can’t be dismissed TFRHHHII BHA95
11 HAMMER DAN (IRE) (19)
6/0P/11-2 BF
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Soliya (FR)
Gillards Transport Ltd & John White
7 10-10
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Gary Adams W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Went 2-2 last summer at Newton Abbot and Stratford and resumed from 11 months off with an excellent second of 7 back at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago, conceding first run. Big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA85
2024: INDIAN SUNBIRD (IRE) 7 10 12 Harry Bannister 20-1 (Sara Ender) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 8, 10.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Hammer Dan (IRE), 7-2 Regal And Royal (FR), 11-2 Let Me Go Boys (IRE), 10-1 Tropical Speed (IRE), 11-1 Red Panda (GB), 14-1 Belles Benefit (IRE), 20-1 Clondaw Royale (IRE), 33-1 Findthetime (IRE), Vorderman (GB), 80-1 Captain’s Pick (IRE)
SIXTH RACE 4.50
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND
THE
STEP INTO LUXURY WITH PURPLE GRANITE 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) Weights raised 2lb 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 164 runners, 12%) runs CAWTHORNE BANKER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (9 wins from 57 runners, 16%) runs SIXTY PLUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: LEOPOLDS ROCK trained by W Coltherd, Selkirk, 272 miles.
AL MOOTAMARID provided trainer Dominic Elsworth with his first winner since taking out a licence and the 4-y-o looks capable of going in again, having been raised a fair 6lb for what was ultimately a pretty decisive success at Stratford. Scintillante is in good form and is next on the list ahead of Choirmaster, who should be all the better for his comeback run at Market Rasen where he showed clear signs that ability remains Play Pretend is also worth a second look
1 ASCENSION DAY (IRE) (35) 456P-0P
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Toulon Breeze (IRE)
Kevin Brogan Longdogs Brussel Sprouts Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Eric Barrett
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up3timesonthebounceoverhurdlesinfirsthalfof2024forShaunLycett,includingoverthisC&D.However,hasn’tshownmuchsparksincereturningfrom a break in October and was pulled up in a handicap chase on debut for this yard at Cartmel last time Cheekpieces/tongue strap refitted. TFRHHIII BHA97
2
SCINTILLANTE
(GB) (14) 06-3142 CD
Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Freesia (IRE)
Alastair & Pippa McLeish
5 12-0
Jonathan Burke
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Grundy Bloodstock SRL Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFinally off the mark over hurdles when seeing off 8 rivals in a C&D handicap (good to soft) in May. Not in the same form at Uttoxeter next time, but back on-song with a creditable second returned to this venue (good to firm) a fortnight ago and he’s high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA97
3 PLAY PRETEND (IRE)
(29) 1F353-3
B g Make Believe - Pride Celebre (IRE)
The Holt Fleet Hot Shots
Br Tum Nuttall & Make Believe Syndicate
4 11-12
Lee Edwards
Dave Roberts, Kenley
TIMEFORMVIEWOvercame inexperience to make a winning hurdles debut at Market Rasen last June Back on track following a couple of low-key efforts when third on handicap bow at Southwell (15.8f, good) last month and he could make his presence felt if able to build on that here TFRHHHII BHA99
4 CITY
OF RUINS
(GB) (299) 32U/30P-
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Social Media
5 11-12
Mr Huw Edwards (7)
Mr Simon Edwards Simon Edwards, Shrewsbury
Br Cliveden Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Promise in juvenile hurdles for Donald McCain last summer, but little to shout about in 3 runs for present yard and probably best watched following a 9-month absence TFRHIIII BHA95
5 AL
MOOTAMARID
B g Kingman - Fleche d’Or
Clontyseer Racing Ltd
Br Fleche D’Or Partnership
(IRE) (15) 60-421 D
4 11-9
Robert Dunne
Dominic Elsworth, Lowsonford
Rmf Group Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinnerontheFlatandhaslefthismaiden/noviceforminthisspherewellbehindswitchedtohandicapsthelasttwice,finishingsecondat Huntingdon before going one better in a first-time tongue strap (retained) at Stratford (16.3f, good) last month. Big player up 6lb TFRHHHHH BHA96
6 CHOIRMASTER (GB) (30) 3U136/-6
Ch g Iffraaj - Lamentation
The Shinton Family
Br Overbury Stallions Ltd
6 11-6
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
TIMEFORMVIEW Now 1lb lower compared to when gaining the breakthrough over hurdles at Bangor in August 2023 and he’s entitled to come on for his reappearance spin at Market Rasen (first run following a 21-month absence) One to consider TFRHHHII BHA89
7 LEOPOLDS ROCK (IRE) (24) 24/322/-0 D 9 11-3
Ch g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Trianon
Tor Side Racing
Br Mubarak Al Naemi
Sean Quinlan
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
TIMEFORM VIEW Would have a serious chance off this reduced mark if close to his best, but he was beaten a fair way on debut for this yard back from 20 months off at Perth. TFRHIIII BHA86
8
CAWTHORNE
BANKER (IRE) (20) 0000-00 D 7 10-10
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Shees A Dante (IRE)
Richie McLernon
Mr E. A. Brook Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr Sam Doyle Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWOut of sorts over the winter and there have not been any signs of an imminent revival in his 2 runs since returning from a break in May. Hopes now pinned on the more severe headgear (first-time visor) working the oracle. TFRHHIII BHA79
9 SIXTY PLUS (IRE) (15) 00P6-40 BF
Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Dam Royale (FR)
5 10-6
Sam Twiston-Davies
Terrahawks James Owen, Newmarket
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWNo show in 4 starts over hurdles for Clare Hobson and fared little better with cheekpieces enlisted (discarded here) on first start for new yard at Stratford where he was the subject of a gamble Now tried in a visor and it’ll be interesting to see if he again attracts support. TFRHHHII BHA75
10 SWEET
SERENE
(GB) (32) 0/4456-0
B m Cityscape - Malindi Bay (FR)
5 10-2
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Ms G Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells
Br SD Faiers Drill Service (Horley) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort in bumpers (modest form) when fourth of 11 at Bangor last June, but has offered little over hurdles since. 5lb ‘wrong’ at the weights. TFRHIIII BHA66
2024: AFTA PARTY (IRE) 6 11 13 Fergus Gillard 15-2 (Mark Gillard) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Visor worn first time by No. 8, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 6, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6. Stewards Note:
ASCENSION DAY: Following its run on 28/5/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.
SIXTY PLUS: Following its run on 17/6/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Al Mootamarid (IRE), 7-2 Scintillante (GB), 5-1 Sixty Plus (IRE), 13-2 Choirmaster (GB), 17-2 Play Pretend (IRE), 14-1 Ascension Day (IRE), 25-1 Cawthorne Banker (IRE), 40-1 Leopolds Rock (IRE), 66-1 City of Ruins (GB), 200-1 Sweet Serene (GB)
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE M&E GLOBAL DEFENCE SECTOR SOLUTIONS EXPERTS
CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (20 wins from 123 runners, 16%) runs JO’S RAINBOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (9 wins from 57 runners, 16%) runs MR LE PHILOSOPHE
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: CIRCLE OF HOPE trained by B Brookhouse, MR LE PHILOSOPHE trained by J Owenboth Newmarket, 132 miles.
Despite failing to justify favouritism on each of his three starts for this yard, MR LE PHILOSOPHE has nevertheless acquitted himself well in the process, stepping up markedly on what he showed during his spell with previous connections last year. He is taken to deservedly open his account, with last-time-out winners Gone In Sixty and Noble Recall taken to fill the places
1 ZARHANYA (GB) (29) 0/3065-0
B m Telescope (IRE) - Zarannda (IRE)
Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 19
7 11-12
Daire McConville (5)
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br R. W. Russell FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t really gone on from what was a fairly encouraging hurdles debut at Market Rasen in November and hopes now pinned in the first-time cheekpieces doing the trick. TFRHHIII BHA91
2 MR LE PHILOSOPHE (GB) (18) 63/P-232 BF
Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Uryale (FR)
Value Racing- Mr Le Philosophe
5 11-10
Dylan Johnston
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Societe Civile de L’Ecurie de Meautry Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinner ontheFlat inFranceand,though yettogethishead infrontinthissphere,hehas finishedinthemoneyall3startssincejoiningtheJamesOwen yard Step up to this trip no problem when second at Uttoxeter (good) recently and likely to make a bold bid to go one better here. TFRHHHHH BHA89
3 GONE IN SIXTY (GB) (31) 2200-31 D
B g Sixties Icon - Gib (IRE)
Alex Hales Racing Club
8 11-8
Alice Stevens
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Jeremy Gompertz Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFinally got off the mark in 7-runner handicap at Fakenham (2 1/2m, good) last month, going clear under this rider in a well-run race 7lb rise doesn’t look prohibitive and he has to enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA87
4 GMS PRINCE (GB) (30) 33F5-30
10 11-5
B g Kayf Tara - Zartwyda (IRE) Jay Tidball
Graham Brothers Racing Partnership
Br Graham Brothers Racing Partnership
Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon
GRAHAMS ESTATES LIMITED
TIMEFORMVIEW Still seeking his first taste of success following 18 starts over hurdles (0-21 overall, including bumpers) and this 10-y-o is opposable on the back of a rather dismal display at Market Rasen last time TFRHHIII BHA84
5 JO’S RAINBOW (IRE) (32) 44005-0 BF
B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Rainbow Dancing
5 11-5
Tristan Durrell (3) Notalotterry 2
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Kilshannig Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWFlat winner who performed well on a couple of occasions over hurdles last year, including when fourth in a big-field handicap over this C&D in September Well held both starts since returning from a break/wind op in April, though, and now has a bit to prove TFRHHHII BHA84
6 LUNAR OCEAN (IRE) (48) 32225-2 BF
6 11-0
Br g Sea Moon - Lawfull (IRE) Jack Andrews Sox & Co Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Br F. Tobin Fairfax & Favor Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRespectablethirdonlateststartinthissphere(alsofinalrunforPaulWebber)atMarketRasenlastMay.Hasfoundjustonetoogoodon4ofhis5subsequent starts over fences for present yard, but he’s not the most genuine and probably worth taking on for win purposes back hurdling TFRHHHII BHA79
7 CIRCLE OF HOPE (GB) (23) 33/-0P 5 10-12
B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Circle of Angels Fern O’Brien
Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Mr R. S. Brookhouse Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWBeaten favourite on debut in a juvenile hurdle in November 2023 prior to showing a bit more in a similar event at Ludlow the following month. However, she hasn’t shown much in a couple of runs since returning from a lengthy absence. TFRHIIII BHA77
8
GOLDEN MOONSHAKE
(IRE) (49) 030P2-0
Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Shake The Moon (GER)
Atlantic Friends Racing
Br Prospect Stables /J. Kehoe
5 10-11
Freddie Gordon
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TIMEFORMVIEW Got back on track after 7 months off when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good) in April. A rather in-and-out profile has already emerged, though, so it wasn’t much of a surprise that he failed to build on that at Perth next time. TFRHHIII BHA76
9 NOBLE RECALL
(GB) (43) P005-41 D
B g Telescope (IRE) - Fluffy Clouds
Mrs Kathy Day
6 10-8
Harriet Tucker (3)
Anthony Day, Hinckley
Br Shade Oak Stud Mr Day
TIMEFORMVIEWHas found improvement from somewhere the last twice, finishing fourth of 8 over this C&D prior to opening his account in a 9-runner Southwell handicap (20.4f, good) a week later More needed up 5lb in this tougher race, but he does at least appear to be heading in the right direction. TFRHHHII BHA73
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Shane Quinlan
Robert and Sandra Davenport Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton
Br Mr R. & Mrs S. M. Davenport Andy Martin Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless following 10 attempts overall and there were little signs of encouragement at Stratford recently TFRHIIII BHA72
2024: RECORD ART (FR) 5 11 5 Caoilin Quinn 14-1 (Ralph Smith) 12 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 7, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Mr Le Philosophe (GB), 4-1 Gone In Sixty (GB), 11-2 Lunar Ocean (IRE), 6-1 Noble Recall (GB), 10-1 Jo’s Rainbow (IRE), 20-1 Gms Prince (GB), 22-1 Golden Moonshake (IRE), 25-1 Zarhanya (GB), 80-1 Circle of Hope (GB), 100-1 Darcy’s Glance (GB)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Management accepts no liability whatsoever for bodily injury or loss or damage to property, no matter how caused.
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.15 - THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER 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, June 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 30th. Penalties, after June 21st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. FBC Manby Bowdler 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. 22 entries at £30. - Closed June 26th, 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 2.45 - THE RORY DALY 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). Enter by noon, June 26th and pay £44 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 30th. Penalties, after June 21st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsor has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 21 entries at £44. - Closed June 26th, 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 3.15 - THE BLACKMORES BUILDING CONTRACTORS MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four and five yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, June 26th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Blackmores 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.
ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 19 entries at £22. - Closed June 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.45 - THE STEPWAY SUPPORTING VETERANS IN CIVILIAN LIFE 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, June 26th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Stepway has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a 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. 15 entries at £38. - Closed June 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.15 - THE SQUARCLE CONSULTING LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, June 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 30th. Penalties, after June 21st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Squarcle Consulting Limited 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. 28 entries at £30. - Closed June 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.50 - THE STEP INTO LUXURY WITH PURPLE GRANITE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, June 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 30th. Penalties, after June 21st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Purple Granite has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 18 entries at £30. - Closed June 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.25 - THE M&E GLOBAL DEFENCE SECTOR SOLUTIONS EXPERTS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, June 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 30th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after June 21st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to June 29th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. M&E Global Defence Sector Solutions Experts will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 25 entries at £30. - Closed June 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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