FIRST RACE 4.30

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £7000

THE FAMILY FUN EVENING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

2M 3F 123Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, August 15th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Bangor on Dee Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 16 entries at £35. - Closed August 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

1

No Horse

THE GALAHAD KID (IRE) (36) 7 11 9

Ch g Quest For Peace (IRE) - Kyle Again (IRE)

Owner: KHDRP1

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr P. Kiely

Sponsor: Bresbet

Colours: BLACK and WHITE (quartered), BLACK sleeves, WHITE armlets, LIGHT BLUE cap, BLACK star Form: 1111-21

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten in 2 bumpers last summer and, after 10 months off, shaped well on hurdling debut when runner-up at Southwell in June Comfortably landed the odds at Stratford (16.3f, good) next time and he’s not taken lightly with improvement to come Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 112

2

FLYING STANDARD (IRE) (32) 6 11 2

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Snow Scene (IRE)

Owner: Tipplesham Racing

Trainer: Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Breeder: D. Gibbons & D. Forde

Sponsor: Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Class1Personnel

Colours: WHITE, MAROON chevron and armlets, striped cap Form: 6

Jockey

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on the Flat (stays 17f) for Chris Wall and, after 10 months off, showed aptitude for hurdling on stable debut when sixth of 10 in maiden at Worcester (23f, good to soft) in July Improvement required. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingJack Quinlan

3 GRIMLEY BOY (GB) (84) 6 11 2

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Grimley Girl

Owner: Mr R. M. Phillips

Trainer: Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Breeder: Mr & Mrs RM Phillips

Colours: WHITE, YELLOW hoops, WHITE sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: P-PU

TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Dam, hurdle/chase winner around 2m (stayed 21f), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Warcraft out of useful multiple hunter chase winner Grimley Gale Failed to complete all 3 starts in points and others preferred. Star RatingHHIII

4 NO ANXIETY (IRE) (597) 7 11 2

Ch g Presenting - Joanne One (IRE)

Owner: Jamie Snowden Racing Club

Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Breeder: N. Heaney & K. Heaney

Sponsor: Betvictor

Colours: MAROON, YELLOW epaulets, armlets and star on cap Form: 12313P/-

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally over fences when landing a 3-runner Hereford handicap (25.2f) back from a break in October 2021. Struggled on his last 2 starts but he’s an interesting contender back over hurdles, albeit with a lengthy absence to overcome. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110

5 THE BIG JETAWAY (IRE) (17) 7 11 2

B g Jet Away - Shady Pines (IRE)

Owner: Tom Leslie & Partner

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: WHITE and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 1/5-3211 C

Gavin Sheehan

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice in novice hurdles at Uttoxeter this summer before recording back-to-back wins over fences on his last 2 starts, making all in handicap at this course (17.3f) 17 days ago Thriving at present and can complete the hat-trick back over hurdles. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 109 Brian Hughes

6 IZZY’S GREY (IRE) (-) 4 10 12

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Shamble Street (IRE)

Owner: Miss Vicki Wood

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

Breeder: Mount Eaton Stud Ltd

Sponsor: Pra World Ltd

Colours: WHITE, PINK epaulets, sleeves and cap Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Fingal Bay. Betting ought to prove a useful guide on debut. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Ciaran Gethings

Number Of Declared Runners 6

The Result

Betting Forecast:

11-8 The Galahad Kid (IRE), 9-4 The Big Jetaway (IRE), 4-1 No Anxiety (IRE), 18-1 Izzy’s Grey (IRE), 25-1 Flying Standard (IRE), 33-1 Grimley Boy (GB)

Race Summary:

THE BIG JETAWAY has shown improved form when winning over fences on his last 2 starts, scoring at this course 17 days ago, so he can land the hat-trick back over hurdles in his current mood

The Galahad Kid opened his hurdles account at the second attempt on his latest outing and isn’t taken lightly, with No Anxiety the pick of the remainder

1-2-3:

1.THE BIG JETAWAY (IRE) 2.THE GALAHAD KID (IRE) 3.NO ANXIETY (IRE)

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Rachel Jones

1968-2015

Rachel sadly passed away in 2015 after bravely battling cancer, which she did until the very end with dignity.

Rachel left two amazing sons, Matthew and Scott, who she was so proud of.

Rachels journey started in Delph, Lancashire and then she moved to Anglesey where she started working with horses at John Hewitt’s riding stables, progressing to riding and hunting the point to point racehorses, before becoming assistant trainer at Richard Hewitt’s licensed yard.

Her youngest son Scott Hewitt will be presenting the trophy today.

Her family, including Mother Margaret, Brother Martin and many friends were so proud of her.