Bangor-on-Dee Racecard - Friday 5th September

2025 FIXTURES

OCTOBER MON 27

HALLOWEEN RACEDAY

NOVEMBER WED 12

COUNTRYSIDE DAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CREST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SAT 29

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA RACEDAY

DECEMBER FRI 12 THE VIRGIN BET CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN FRIDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2025

Good afternoon,

Welcome to Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse for The September Meeting. We’re delighted to have you with us for what promises to be a fantastic afternoon of racing.

Today’s action begins at 1:55pm with The Louise Gorton 50th Birthday Novices’ Hurdle Race. Our feature race comes at 3:40pm with The Wrexham Lager Handicap Steeple Chase, offering a total prize pot of £22,500. The meeting then draws to a close at 4:45pm with The Paul Ferguson Jumpers To Follow Handicap Hurdle Race.

I would like to take this opportunity to extend a sincere thank you to today’s sponsors and partners; Gorton Brothers, Archway Homes, Breeze Capital, Wrexham Lager, Genesis Wealth Management, Weatherbys. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Finally, I hope you thoroughly enjoy today’s racing and atmosphere here at Bangor-on-Dee. If you do, we’d be delighted to welcome you back for our next fixture, the Halloween Raceday on Monday 27th October.

Jonathon Turner, Chairman Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse

FACILITIES AT THE RACECOURSE

Your guide to facilities around Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse

HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

How to understand the racing pages throughout the racecard

BANGOR-ON-DEE COURSE FACTS & STATS

A look at the in-form Trainers and Jockeys racing at Bangor-on-Dee today

TODAY’S TOP TIPS

Selections for every race today

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

The list of Officials for racing at Bangor-on-Dee today

1ST RACE 1.55PM THE LOUISE GORTON 50TH BIRTHDAY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

2ND RACE 2.30PM THE ARCHWAY HOMES MALPAS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

HAYDOCK 2.42PM THE ARETE FOUNDATION STAKES HANDICAP STAKES (DIV I)

3RD RACE 3.05PM THE BREEZE CAPITAL HANDICAP CHASE

HAYDOCK 3.15PM THE ARETE FOUNDATION STAKES HANDICAP STAKES (DIV II)

4TH RACE 3.40PM THE WREXHAM LAGER HANDICAP CHASE

5TH RACE 4.10PM THE GENESIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

HAYDOCK 4.20PM THE M GROUP NW FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES

ASCOT 4.40PM THE ASCOT IRON STAND MEMBERSHIP HANDICAP STAKES

6TH RACE 4.45PM THE PAUL FERGUSON JUMPERS TO FOLLOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

The Directors of Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse thank our partners for their support today.

HOW TO BET WITH A RACECOURSE BOOKMAKER

WAYS TO BET

STRAIGHT EACH WAY

Win only A bookmaker taking each way bets will display the terms on which he/she accepts such bets on the top of his/her board. This is a bet for your selection to win or be placed.

STANDARD TERMS FOR EACH WAY BETTING

In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

· Fewer than 5 runners – all to win

5-7 runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2

· 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3

Handicaps with 12-15 runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3

· Handicaps with 16 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3-4

AWAY BETTING

Many bookmakers will also take bets at the other race meetings today. They offer a comprehensive service, including bets settled TAX FREE at Starting Price (S.P.)

BETTING WITHOUT THE FAVOURITE

At reduced odds you can back a horse and collect if it wins or runs second to the horse nominated by the bookmaker as favourite.

PLACING YOUR BET

Shop around for the best odds against your selection. When you have decided on where to place your bet, state the number of your chosen horse and the stake, for example “number 4, £2 win”. Listen to the bookmaker repeat the number of the horse and the stake to his/her clerk and hand your stake to the bookmaker You will then be given an itemised receipt that gives details of the bet and shows potential winnings. You should keep this ticket safe.

COLLECTING YOUR WINNINGS

If your selection wins (or, in the case of a place bet, is placed), hand the ticket back to the bookmaker for settlement. NEVER destroy your ticket until after the “Weighed In” announcement has been made. There may still be a Stewards’ Enquiry and the first past the post, or placed horses, may be disqualified. On rare occasions even the horse coming fourth has been awarded the race You may bet with confidence with any bookmaker as they have all been approved by the Administration of Gambling on Tracks Ltd, which administers the betting rings at each of Britain’s 60 racecourses. The AGT also offers a full late pay service, in case a bookmaker leaves the course before you have collected your winnings. Late pay claims should be sent to AGT, 3A Kings Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 4WY.

Tel: 01480 499180

In the unlikely event that no independent bookmaker turns up to service either end of the racecourse (Bangor and Overton car parks), Bangor Sport will be able to service all betting requirements. Bangor Sport will offer to either ‘take the price’ or use the SP as a means of settling any bet. We will endeavour to show all races (including all those from away courses) on screens at either end of the course. If you have any queries, please ask a member of staff for help.

READING THE RACECARD

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR

4 O’FAOLAINS BOY (IRE) (34) 6 11 4

B g Oscar (IRE) - Lisa’s Storm (IRE)

Owner: Mr C Trembath & Mr R Hyde

Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Breeder: Tom and P. Phelan

Sponsor: Chanelle

Patrick Corbett (7)

Colours: PURPLE and YELLOW stripes, BLACK sleeves and cap Form: 2 2F1-311 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Sold for £100,000 after winning Irish point in April and dug deep when off the mark under Rules in a Chepstow bumper. Added to that on hurdling bow back there last month and looks a useful prospect. Star Rating★★★★✩ Official BHA Rating -

1. Colours Graphic - a visual of the Owners Silks that the Jockey will be wearing

2. Horse’s number on saddlecloth

3. Colour and sex of horse: B - Bay g - Gelding (followed by Sire and Dam)

Br - Brown h - horse

Ch - Chesnut c - Colt

Gr - Grey f - filly

Ro - Roan m - mare

4. Horse’s name

5. Birthplace of horse if not born in Great Britain

6. Number of day’s since horse last ran

7. Age of horse

8. Weight of horse in Stones and Pounds

9. Owner’s Name(s)

10 Breeder

11. Sponsor

12. Trainer’s Name and location of training establishment

13. Owner’s Colours description

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

14. Details of horse’s previous performances: Bold type indicates Point-to-Point form / denotes new season

- denotes new year

C - The horse has won on this racecourse

D - The horse has won over this distance

CD - The horse has won over both this course and distance

BF - The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run

15. A guide to the horse’s recent form and star rating. 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.

16. Jockey’s Name. If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight

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 non-handicaps 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.

COURSE FACTS & STATS

A left-handed track of approximately one mile three furlongs in circumference. There are nine relatively easy fences per circuit and a run-in of 325 yards. Three tight turns make the course somewhat sharp in nature.

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT BANGOR-ON-DEE (2020-2025) WITH RUNNERS:

D MCCAIN (65 wins from 361 runners, 18%) runs ZAMOND, INDEPENDENT JIMMY & JIPEKAA MACHIN (2.30), PRESENTANDCOUNTING (3.40), GUILLAUME & MEETINGOFTHEWATERS (4.10).

O GREENALL & J GUERRIERO (28 wins from 231 runners, 12%) runs CROOKBARROW (2.30), WHODINI (3.05), NORMANDY LEGEND & MONTICELLO (4.10), LIPA K (4.45).

N & W TWISTON-DAVIES (15 wins from 65 runners, 23%) runs INTOSOMETHINGGOOD (1.55).

BIG RACE CONNECTIONS

1. DONALD McCAIN

2. BRIAN HUGHES HORSE: ZAMOND

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

MR M T WALFORD (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs WOODY’S BOY (2.30).

G HARRIS (3 wins from 23 runners, 13%) runs BAIKAL (2.30), HALIFAX (4.45).

J CANDLISH (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs JUSTLIKEFIRE (2.30), MATCHLESS (4.45).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT BANGOR-ON-DEE (2020-2025) WITH RIDES:

BRIAN HUGHES (45 wins from 226 rides, 20%) rides ZAMOND (2.30), PRESENTANDCOUNTING (3.40).

HENRY BROOKE (15 wins from 101 rides, 15%) rides RELIANCE KID (1.55), WHODINI (3.05), NORMANDY LEGEND (4.10), LIPA K (4.45).

TOBY WYNNE (14 wins from 77 rides, 18%) rides CROOKBARROW (2.30), MONTICELLO (4.10).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

BRIAN HUGHES (3 wins from 14 rides, 21%) rides listed above STAN SHEPPARD (2 wins from 4 rides, 50%) rides BUXTED REEL (2.30).

LIAM HARRISON (2 wins from 5 rides, 40%) rides PULL AGAIN GREEN (3.40).

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years:

2.30 OUTBACK FRONTIERS (won off 79 down 6lb to 73);

BAIKAL (won off 98 down 9lb to 89);

3.40 SURE TOUCH (won off 137 down 4lb to 133).

LONGEST TRAVELLERS

TANGO THEATRE (5.56) & ELUSIVE POWER (8.50) trained by J McConnell, Ireland.

REAL EMPIRE (8.15) trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland. HERJA (6.30) trained by P Griffin, Ireland.

FLEMEN’S TIPPLE (5.56) trained by A Irvine, East Grinstead, distance of 216 miles. NEVER SEEN AGAIN (7.05) trained by H Burton, Newmarket, distance of 170 miles.

WAY MAKER (8.50) trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, distance of 156 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up

and including 3rd September.

BEST SELECTIONS ON THE DAY

QUEENSWORTHY looked set to mount her challenge when falling three out at Uttoxeter in June and this appeals as an ideal opportunity to gain compensation. Intosomethinggood’s winning run came to an end when runner-up at Market Rasen but he is expected to be thereabouts again, along with Old Bridge, who has been steadily working his way closer to the winner’s enclosure.

TOTEWIN: QUEENSWORTHY

BAIKAL is in good form at present and a 6lb rise for his most recent success at Newton Abbot may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick over hurdles. Stepping up in trip seems likely to suit Buxted Reel for his in-form stable, while Zamond looks the pick of Donald McCain’s trio with Brian Hughes in the saddle. TOTEWIN: BAIKAL

BUXTED REEL

3 A veteran at the age of 11, NORTHERN BOUND has shown that he retains plenty of ability with his performances over the past year and this appeals as a solid opportunity to notch up his 11th career success. Ben Pauling’s charge is narrowly preferred to recent Stratford winner Magistrato, who drops in grade and has been raised 4lb for that success. Gwennie May Star could improve for wind surgery and cannot be ruled out either

TOTEWIN: NORTHERN BOUND

TOTEEACHWAY: MAGISTRATO

ART OF DIPLOMACY completed a hat-trick in this sphere in July and is just 6lb higher than for that success at Uttoxeter. Mickey Bowen’s nine-year-old struggled on the level a couple of days later, but will prove hard to beat back over fences. Pull Again Green struck at Market Rasen to supplement a Worcester victory and is likely to be thereabouts again off only a 3lb higher rating. Presentandcounting completes the shortlist

MONTICELLO is two from two in handicaps, with both of his victories coming at Uttoxeter, and is now 8lb higher than for his latest triumph. The five-year-old could have more to offer and he remains the one to beat Dreams Fled Away caught the eye when fourth at Stratford before a subsequent spin on the Flat and he is one to be wary of. Guillaume is the pick of the remainder

TOTEWIN: MONTICELLO

TOTEEACHWAY: DREAMS FLED AWAY

Matchless failed to land the four-timer when second at Perth, but that was still a fair effort and he should remain competitive. However, HALIFAX is a C&D winner who bounced back to form when hitting the woodwork at Market Rasen and is just 1lb higher With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat Last-time-out Uttoxeter scorer Supreme Yeats is another to consider

MATCHLESS

FIRST RACE 1.55

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9000

THE LOUISE GORTON 50TH BIRTHDAY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

2M 3F 123Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272 for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, August 30th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Gorton Brothers has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 14 entries at £45. - Closed August 30th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

1 INTOSOMETHINGGOOD (GB) (48) 4 11 9

B g Dragon Dancer - Hazy Manor (IRE)

Owner: Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: T. C. Dawson

Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited

Colours: BLACK, WHITE sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 3r0-112

TIMEFORM VIEW Not straightforward (ran out on hurdle debut) but has raised his game this summer, winning twice over 2m at Worcester before chasing home a very progressive type back up in trip at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) last time. Leading claims, despite conceding weight all round. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 122

2 QUEENSWORTHY (IRE) (68) 5

B m Order of St George (IRE) - Queens Wild (IRE)

Owner: Mr Alan Harte

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: R. Guiry

Sponsor: TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

11 0

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE braces, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE stars, PURPLE cap, WHITE star Form: 2-11F

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole in Irish point and winner of a Southwell bumper and Market Rasen mares’ maiden hurdle in May/June Still going well there when falling 3 out upped to 2 1/2m at Uttoxeter last time and she’s a very strong candidate with further progress possible Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

3 RELIANCE KID (FR) (334)

Ch g Reliable Man - Democratie (FR)

Owner: Clouds of Orton

Trainer: Andrew Wilson, Orton

Breeder: Elevage Des Loges & Didier Delavigne

6 11 0

Colours: PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN triple diamond, striped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap Form: 0/P/20-

TIMEFORM VIEW Went close on second of his 2 starts between the flags in 2024 but was well beaten back under Rules on debut for this yard in a Kelso novice on his latest appearance last October. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - Henry Brooke

4 START AGAIN (IRE) (137)

B g Kingston Hill - Start Allover (IRE)

Owner: The Tequila Tipplers

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr A. M. O’Grady

Sponsor: BresBet

5 11 0

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE epaulets and armlets, BLACK cap Form: 0P202-

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show a great deal in points and the form of his hurdles debut second in a 2m Plumpton maiden during the spring has a distinctly suspect look to it. Tongue tie tried but others preferred. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

5 OLD BRIDGE (FR) (16)

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

Owner: South West Rail Solutions Limited

Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington

Breeder: Mrs P. Lafitte & Mr A. Edwards

Sponsor: W & S Recycling

4 10 11

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE star, WHITE and ORANGE check sleeves, BLACK cap, ORANGE star Form: 064422

TIMEFORM VIEW Initially failed to build on his promising debut for this yard here in May but back on track the last twice. latterly going down narrowly in a 2 1/2m Worcester novice (good). Should make his presence felt once again. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

6 LA LOLITA (FR) (16)

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

Owner: Mr Graham William Briscoe

Trainer: Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Breeder: K. Perreau & J. B. De Balanda

Sponsor: Briscoe’s Dairy Ltd

4 10 4

Colours: BLACK and YELLOW diabolo, quartered cap Form: 65443

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced her best effort yet when third in a 15-runner Worcester novice (2m, good) recently, leaving the impression that this step up in trip will be in her favour Still, she will need to take a significant step forward in order to emerge on top here. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

Jockey

Toby McCain-Mitchell (7)

Harry Atkins (7)

Kielan Woods

Jack Tudor

Alan Doyle (5)

NUMBER

OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

The

Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

2024: FINE MARGIN (IRE) 7 11 12 Mr P W Mullins 11-8 (W P Mullins) 11 ran

Betting Forecast:

13-8 Queensworthy (IRE), 7-4 Intosomethinggood (GB), 4-1 Old Bridge (FR), 18-1 La Lolita (FR), 22-1 Start Again (IRE), 300-1 Reliance Kid (FR)

Race Summary:

It’s unlikely that QUEENSWORTHY would’ve got to grips with Laravie had she stayed on all fours at Uttoxeter, but there would have been no disgrace in that given the winner’s progressive profile and this 5-y-o shades preference ahead of Intosomethinggood and Old Bridge

1-2-3: 1.QUEENSWORTHY (IRE) 2.INTOSOMETHINGGOOD 3.OLD BRIDGE (FR)

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HORSE WELFARE

At all our race meetings there are three equine veterinary surgeons on duty They are equipped and positioned to give immediate care to injured horses. This may involve screens being erected around a fallen horse but does not necessarily mean that it is fatally injured.

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

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2

SECOND RACE 2.30

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £8000

THE

ARCHWAY HOMES MALPAS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

2M 3F 123Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, August 30th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Penalties, after August 23rd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Archway Homes has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 26 entries at £40. - Closed August 30th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

1 JIPEKAA MACHIN (FR) (50) 6 12 0

B g Saonois (FR) - Salsavina (FR)

Owner: Always Trying Syndicate

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Miss Patricia Lemarie

Colours: RED, BLACK stripe, BLACK and RED halved sleeves, RED and BLACK quartered cap Form: 464/62/-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler at his best and having been given a chance by the handicapper, showed plenty of ability remains after 20 months off when third of 7 at Worcester (20f, good to soft) 7 weeks ago 1lb lower here and he should come on from that. Chance with conditional taking off a further 5lb.

2 JUSTLIKEFIRE (GB) (83)

B g Doyen (IRE) - Firey Witness (IRE)

Owner: A. C. O’Keeffe

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

Breeder: Mr Brett Merry

Sponsor: Equine Products UK Ltd

6 11 12

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK spots, WHITE sleeves and cap Form: 00-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Minor promise in Ireland but shaped encouragingly on his first start since leaving Declan Queally after 6 months off when fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) back in June, finishing with more to give. Looks sure to do better again now handicapping back over further STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 14/6/2025 it was reported that the horse hung badly right-handed.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

3 G’DAY AUSSIE (GB) (16)

B g Aussie Rules (USA) - Moi Aussi (USA)

Owner: Mr D. B. Roberts

Trainer: Dave Roberts, Kenley

Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

12 11 12

Colours: BLACK, large WHITE spots, BLACK sleeves, WHITE spots, BLACK cap, WHITE star Form: 54-1126 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back races at Worcester and over C&D in June and July. Looked to have a hat-trick in the bag only to fluff the last at Stratford next time but found his run of good form coming to a halt back at Worcester (20f, good) last time Bounce back needed.

4

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 97

BALLYVAUGHAN BAY (IRE) (50)

8 11 12

B g Fame And Glory - Roughan Daisy (IRE)

Owner: Mr Mark E. Smith

Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Breeder: Mr Patrick McAvoy

Sponsor: Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

Colours: WHITE, RED cross belts and sleeves. Form: 5542-P0

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f) in June last year and matched that form when runner-up at the same C&D in April, clear of the rest Pulled up on chasing debut the following month and produced a modest effort back hurdling in a first-time tongue tie 7 weeks ago Cheekpieces added. Star

5 BUXTED REEL (IRE) (57) 6

B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Blue Lightning

Owner: Value Racing - Buxted Reel

Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Breeder: M. Phelan

Sponsor: Plumbing World

11 7

Colours: WHITE, BLACK epaulets, MAROON and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, BLACK and MAROON quartered cap Form: 64-343

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 14f winner on the all-weather final start last year and has remained in good heart this season, shaping with promise in a couple of 2m handicap hurdles prior to finishing a close third back on the Flat at Doncaster (14.5f) 8 weeks ago Could be suited by this longer trip back over hurdles. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 92

6 INDEPENDENT JIMMY (GB) (43) 6 11 7

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Crystal Princess (IRE)

Owner: Mr Ian Furlong

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mrs L. V. Williamson

Sponsor: IndependentPestControl&HygieneServicesLtd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stars, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE check sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 430-422

TIMEFORM VIEW In decent form this year, finding one too strong for the second start in a row (had breathing operation) at Worcester (20f, good) 6 weeks ago, taking a remote second final 1f Place claims once again from an unchanged mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 92

Jockey

William Maggs (5)

William Shanahan (5)

Jay Tidball (5)

Toby McCain-Mitchell (7)

Stan Sheppard

Theo Gillard

7 JAGER TIME (IRE) (43)

Ch g Champs Elysees - Ballyknock Mist (IRE)

Owner: The FOB Racing Partnership 12

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr Tom Weldon

Sponsor: BresBet

6 11 6

Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN hoop, WHITE sleeves and cap Form: 0045-44

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in a pair of bumpers and no real impact over hurdles either, making the frame without doing anything to suggest his opening mark is one he’ll be able to overcome at Worcester (20f, good) 6 weeks ago. Dropped 3lb but more needed. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 91

8 BAIKAL (GB) (15)

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Foreign Assignment (IRE)

Owner: Ms Michelle Harris

Trainer: Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Breeder: The Pocock Family

6 11 4

Colours: PINK, BLACK chevron and sleeves, BLACK and PINK quartered cap Form: 006-411

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account on the Flat at the beginning of the year and registered third success in this sphere at Stratford in July Effort on the level easy to overlook next start and regained the winning thread at Newton Abbot (18.5f) a fortnight ago. Respected from 6lb higher in hat-trick bid.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 89

9 ZAMOND (FR) (13)

B g Diamond Green (FR) - Cosavita (FR)

Owner: Hale Racing & Lyle Farming Company

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: S.C.E.A Ecurie Biraben et al

9 11 1

Colours: PINK, BLACK hooped sleeves, striped cap Form: 35P/-533

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won since late-2022 but went very close when third at Cartmel (17.2f, good) a fortnight ago, shaping as if a step back up in trip would suit. Gets that here and every chance he goes close again reunited with Brian Hughes. 1 of 3 runners from the yard. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 86

10 WOODY’S BOY (IRE) (20)

B g Hillstar - Endless Ambition (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. Sheard

Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder: Stephen Eustace

Sponsor: Jeremy Sheard

6 10 4

Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE chevron, armlets and cap Form: P0-0504

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 8 starts over hurdles but faced a stiff task back in a non-handicap at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) 3 weeks ago Cheekpieces applied to try and eke out extra but others look stronger Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 75

11 OUTBACK FRONTIERS (IRE) (47)9

Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Bord de Loire (FR)

Owner: Mr Stephen Price

Trainer: John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Breeder: Benjamin J. Daunt

10 2

Colours: YELLOW and BLACK check, WHITE and RED check sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 650P-05

TIMEFORM VIEW Was retried in headgear and ran better than for a while when fifth of 9 at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good to soft) 7 weeks ago, keeping on again gradually run-in. Drops another 2lb but he’d be no certainty to build on it. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 73

12 CROOKBARROW (GB) (111) 7 10 2

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Larkbarrow

Owner: The Malpas Four

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg

Sponsor: Dodson & Horrell Ltd

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE stars, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, DARK BLUE star Form: P3301-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Little show for Cynthia Woods but winning pointer subsequently (third in May). Potentially interesting back in this sphere having joined an upwardly-mobile yard after 10 months off 2lb out of the weights but needs monitoring. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 71

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4, 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8, 11, 12.

The Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Fern O’Brien (5)

Joe Anderson (3)

Brian Hughes

Jamie Hamilton

James Turner (5)

Toby Wynne

Betting Forecast:

4-1 Buxted Reel (IRE), 9-2 Baikal (GB), 6-1 Zamond (FR), 10-1 Jipekaa Machin (FR), Independent Jimmy (GB), 12-1 Justlikefire (GB), 14-1 G’Day Aussie (GB), 16-1 Crookbarrow (GB), 20-1 JagerTime (IRE), 25-1 Outback Frontiers (IRE), 40-1 Ballyvaughan Bay (IRE), Woody’s Boy (IRE)

Race Summary:

Plenty in with a squeak but the vote goes to ZAMOND, who couldn’t have gone much closer at Cartmel a fortnight ago and this step back up in trip might be enough for him to snap a losing streak stretching back to December 2022. Buxted Reel has been in good order over the summer and having been freshened up, he heads the dangers. The selection’s stablemate Jipekaa Machin can edge out stable-switcher Crookbarrow for third.

1-2-3:

1.ZAMOND (FR) 2.BUXTED REEL (IRE) 3.JIPEKAA MACHIN (FR) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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Total prize fund £12000

THE ARETE FOUNDATION STAKES HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 4) (DIV I)

No Horse

1 KING OF BEARS (IRE) (29)

B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Thaleia (IRE)

Owner: H Redknapp & Valmont

Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket

Breeder: Ms Agathe Lebailly

Sponsor: George Scott Racing

Age st lb Draw Jockey

3 9 13 (10)

Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE seams, WHITE sleeves, RED and WHITE striped cap Form: 003060

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful sprinter but unable to make a significant impact in handicaps so far this season. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 82

2 CHANGEOFMIND (IRE) (56) 5 9 11 (13)

Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Dusty

Owner: Mr B. Cooney

Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton

Breeder: Camogue Stud Ltd

Colours: BEIGE, MAROON sash, MAROON and BEIGE halved sleeves, MAROON cap. Form: 606-060 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 20/1, respectable seventh of 16 in handicap at York (5f, good to firm) 56 days ago Tongue strap on first time Not discounted from a career-low mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 79 Zak

3 HEDGE

FUND (IRE)

(128) 4 9 9 (5)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Escallonia (IRE)

Owner: Value Racing - Hedge Fund

Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

Breeder: Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd

Sponsor: Trade Access Panels Ltd

Colours: WHITE, BLACK epaulets, MAROON and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, BLACK and MAROON quartered cap Form: 60244-0 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/3, first run since leaving William Muir & Chris Grassick when last of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) in April, going off too hard. Back from 4 months off with a hood added. The type to click for this yard at some point.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 77

4 PHOENIX OF DREAMS (IRE) (46) 4 9 9 (7)

B g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Dreaming of Rubies

Owner: Coral Racing Club

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton

Breeder: Newtown Stud Partnership

Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars and sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 0130-40

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fourth on Ayr reappearance but well beaten at Windsor (6f, good to soft) since, pulling too hard. Hood on first time now. Others more persuasive. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 77

5 ALLIGATOR ALLEY (GB) (76) 8 9 8 (2)

B g Kingman - Overturned

Owner: R J H Limited and Ruth Carr

Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington

Breeder: Whatton Manor Stud Sponsor: William Hill

Colours: BROWN and RED (halved), sleeves reversed, RED cap Form: 430652 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2024 17/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Redcar (5f, firm) 76 days ago, no match for winner. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 76

6 NOEL FOX (IRE) (13) 4 9 7 (9)

B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Go Kart (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Rolline O’Callaghan

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

Breeder: John O’Connor

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, sleeves and cap Form: 0-62300 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended her time with the Ralph Beckett yard with 2 placed efforts at Salisbury in June but down the field on both outings for current yard Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 75

7 GLORY FIGHTER (GB) (9) 9 9 6 (8)

B g Kyllachy - Isola Verde (in 4lb ex)

Owner: Mad 4 Fun & Paul Williamson

Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Breeder: Mr & Mrs P. Hopper & Mr & Mrs M. Morris

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE braces, RED sleeves, RED cap, WHITE diamond. Form: 130261 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 6/1, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Catterick (5f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Should be competitive under a 4lb penalty but have to go back to 2020 for the last time he won back-to-back races. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 70 (+6)

George Wood

Wheatley (3)

Kevin Stott

Jason Hart

Kaiya Fraser

Mark Winn

8 ZARZYNI (IRE) (12) 8 9 5 (12)

B g Siyouni (FR) - Zunera (IRE)

Owner: MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Breeder: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap Form: 000502 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 7/1) 12 days ago. On a good mark and shortlist material. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 73 (+3) Joe Fanning

9 PARISIAC (IRE) (28) 6 9 5 (14)

B g Kodiac - Colgin

Owner: Mr Darrell Torrens

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Gce Farm Ltd

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

Colours: ORANGE, WHITE epaulets, WHITE and ORANGE striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 333160 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Ayr in July but last on both outings since. Hard to know what to expect. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 73

10 MONKS DREAM (IRE) (15)

B g Unfortunately (IRE) - Celestial Dream (IRE)

Owner: The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: E. Ryan

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

4 9 3 (3)

Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE star, DARK BLUE cap. Form: 034040 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped better than result when fourth of 14 at Thirsk (5f, good) last month and endured a luckless run at Newcastle since. One to consider.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 71

11 HYPERFOCUS (IRE) (42)

B or Br g Intense Focus (USA) - Jouel (FR)

Owner: Ryedale Partners No 14

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Stephanie Von Schilcher & Gavan Kinch

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

11 9 2 (1)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE star, DARK BLUE sleeves, ORANGE stars, PURPLE cap, ORANGE stars. Form: 65-0000 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time course winner Eleven runs since last win in 2024 and below form on all 4 starts this year Course record means he can’t be dismissed but he has something to prove.

12

TAYGAR

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 70

(IRE) (18) 4 9 1 (4)

B f Churchill (IRE) - Leoube (IRE)

Owner: TG Racing

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

Breeder: Sean Ronan & Caroline Hanly

Sponsor: H. Taylor & Sons, Denton Hall Racing Ltd

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and ROYAL BLUE check, hooped sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 231453 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Ayr in July Creditable third of 8 in handicap back at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago Can give a good account.

13 WEN MOON (IRE) (19)

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Luminous Gold

Owner: Mps Racing, D Shapiro & D Clifford

Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

69

5 9 1 (11)

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, WHITE stars on sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap, WHITE star Form: 040005 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Eighteen runs since last win in 2023 and hasn’t really threatened to take advantage of a falling mark in his 6 starts this year

14 ARNHEM (IRE) (41)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - My Causeway Dream (IRE)

Owner: Mr D. Laverty

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Leslie Laverty

9 9 0 (6)

Colours: BLACK, RED Cross of Lorraine, BLACK sleeves, RED stars, BLACK cap, RED star

Form: 050000

TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 44 Flat runs. Has struggled for Rebecca Menzies this year and would need to see market support to consider now starting out for the Jim Goldie yard

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Hood worn first time by No 3, 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 9, 11.

Andrew Mullen

David Allan

Sean Kirrane

Connor Beasley

Aiden

Brookes (3)

Paul Mulrennan

The

2024: OUR ABSENT FRIENDS (IRE) 6 9 4 Rowan Scott 12-1 (Tristan Davidson) 13 ran

Betting Forecast:

5-1 Glory Fighter (GB), 11-2 Zarzyni (IRE), 7-1 Alligator Alley (GB),Taygar (IRE), 12-1 Hedge Fund (IRE), 14-1 Monks Dream (IRE), 18-1 King of Bears (IRE), Changeofmind (IRE),Wen Moon (IRE), 20-1 Phoenix of Dreams (IRE), 25-1 Arnhem (IRE), 33-1 Noel Fox (IRE), Hyperfocus (IRE), 40-1 Parisiac (IRE)

Race Summary:

ZARZYNI is on a good mark and his latest Beverley near miss suggests he’s back in the sort of form to take advantage. Monks Dream is better than recent form figures suggest and is a possible threat. Taygar arrives on the back of a good effort at Ayr, while Hedge Fund has been given time since disappointing on his first start for Mick Appleby and remains one who could do well for his new yard.

1-2-3:

1.ZARZYNI (IRE) 2.MONKS DREAM (IRE) 3.TAYGAR (IRE)

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for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £12000

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(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

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1 NORTHERN BOUND (IRE) (51) 11 12 0

B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Noble Choice

Owner: Mrs Emma Kendall

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Patrick O’Reilly

Sponsor: Fitzdares

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE and RED striped cap Form: 44P2-12 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended lengthy losing run in good style when taking a 6-runner handicap at Worcester (2 1/2m, good to soft) in May. Didn’t do much wrong when runner-up off 4lb higher at Uttoxeter next time and another bold show could be on the way.

2 ASLUKWOODHAVIT (GB) (15) 9 11 10

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - She’s The Lady

Owner: Bill Hawkins & Partners

Trainer: Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Breeder: R. S. Brookhouse

Colours: ORANGE, BLACK disc, hooped sleeves, quartered cap Form: 4-00323

TIMEFORM VIEW Sold out of Henry de Bromhead’s yard for just £5,000 in June and while his efforts at Newton Abbot and Uttoxeter in July were creditable, his latest display was pretty lacklustre. Looks vulnerable. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 116

3 WHODINI (IRE) (68)

Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Mosey On Molly (IRE)

Owner: Malcolm Jones and John Norbury

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Robert McGurgan

Sponsor: Dodson & Horrell Ltd

8 11 10

Colours: DARK GREEN and YELLOW (halved), sleeves reversed, DARK GREEN and YELLOW quartered cap Form: F1123/-6 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 times over fences in 2023 and there were positives to glean from his reappearance spin over hurdles at Uttoxeter in June, particularly bearing in mind that he was returning from a 14-month absence. Very much of interest back in this sphere. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 116

4 MAGISTRATO (FR) (18)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Franche Alliance (FR)

Owner: The D&S Partnership

Trainer: Deborah Cole, Solihull

Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet

Sponsor: Lewisham Developments Limited

7 11 6

Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE chevron, chevrons on sleeves, WHITE cap, DARK BLUE stars. Form: 224-251

TIMEFORM VIEW Second at Newton Abbot in June and, though disappointing there next time (ridden too aggressively), he got firmly back on track when making all at Stratford (19.4f, good to firm) recently 4lb rise not the end of the world and he will be a threat if in a similar mood here. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

5 GWENNIE MAY STAR (FR) (107) 5 11 1

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Grande Symphonie (FR)

Owner: Ms Gwendoline M Clarke

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: SC Racing Investment Society Ecurie RIS

Sponsor: TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW chevron, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap

Form: 0151P-3 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner at Newcastle and this course earlier this year, and chase debut at Warwick when last seen in May was not devoid of promise Has since undergone a wind op and better can be expected from this 5-y-o.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 5.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Callum Pritchard (5)

Shane Fenelon (5)

Henry Brooke

James Bowen

Charlie Todd

Betting Forecast:

11-4 Magistrato (FR), 10-3 Gwennie May Star (FR), 4-1 Northern Bound (IRE), 9-2 Whodini (IRE), 11-2 Aslukwoodhavit (GB)

Race Summary:

Having shaped encouragingly over hurdles back from 14 months off at Uttoxeter, WHODINI is appealing returned to the larger obstacles here. The 8-y-o is 2lb lower compared to when registering his latest success in this sphere at Ayr in November 2023 and he gets the nod ahead of Northern Bound and likely improver Gwennie May Star 1-2-3:

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Total prize fund £12000

THE ARETE FOUNDATION STAKES HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 4) (DIV II)

No Horse

1 COROLLA POINT (IRE) (119)

B g Blue Point (IRE) - Platinum Coast (USA)

Owner: Mr S. Chappell

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Breeder: Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey

Age st lb Draw Jockey

3 9 12 (12)

Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE stars, RED cap Form: 1-40 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced winner. 11/4, eighth of 16 in handicap at Ascot (6f, firm). Off 119 days First run for yard after leaving Charlie Appleby and not ruled out. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 81 Callum Rodriguez

2 SPOOF (GB) (90) 10 9 11 (1)

B g Poet’s Voice - Filona (IRE)

Owner: Trisha Keane & Friend

Trainer: Kevin Frost, Newark

Breeder: Scuderia Blueberry SRL

Sponsor: Kevin Frost Racing

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE spots, PURPLE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE spots, LIGHT BLUE and PURPLE striped cap Form: 5/0040-0 D

TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 90 days ago

Back to a potentially lenient mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 79

3

PIXIE

DIVA

(GB) (15) 3 9 10 (13)

B f Mohaather - Belvoir Diva

Owner: Clive and Laura Washbourn

Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket

Breeder: Bickmarsh Stud

Sponsor: George Scott Racing

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE cross belts, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE striped sleeves. Form: 1322

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Winner at Lingfield in June 11/2, good second of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago Ought to be thereabouts. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 79 Darragh Keenan

4 EDUCATING RITA (GB) (49) 3 9 9 (14)

B f Belardo (IRE) - Excel And Succeed (IRE)

Owner: Elwick Stud

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington Breeder: Elwick Stud

Sponsor: Elwick Stud

Colours: DARK BLUE and PINK diabolo, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, DARK BLUE diamond. Form: 00-0603 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm, 7/2) 49 days ago Shortlisted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 78

5 COPPER KNIGHT (IRE) (16) 11 9 8 (7)

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Mystic Dream

Owner: Ventura Racing (Copper) & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Wardstown Stud Ltd Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED chevron, WHITE sleeves, RED cap, WHITE star Form: 114430 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Chester in June Respectable ninth of 20 in handicap at York (5.4f, good, 22/1) 16 days ago Needs considering.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 76

6 ILLUSIONIST

(GER) (100)

B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Irishstone (IRE)

Owner: Mr Grant Tuer

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Breeder: Edergole Thoroughbred Ltd

8 9 7 (4)

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW braces, striped sleeves and striped cap. Form: 2150-06 D

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good), merely closing up late Off 100 days Can give a good account if back on his A-game Star Rating

7 SECRET MISTRAL (GB) (26)

Ch m Pearl Secret - Beau Mistral (IRE)

Owner: Mr A. Mills

Trainer: Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Breeder: A Mills

Sponsor: Mill House Racing Limited

5 9 5 (8)

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW star, sleeves and star on cap Form: 562130 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in July Not seen to best effect when twelfth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 8/1) 26 days ago Holds good claims. Star Rating

William Pyle (3)

Connor Beasley

Jake Dickson (7)

Cieren Fallon

8 SEVENSEES (GB) (12)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Laughing Dove (IRE)

Owner: Old Gilroyders and Mrs R Carr

Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington

Breeder: The Laughing Syndicate

Sponsor: William Hill

5 9 5 (10)

Colours: WHITE, RED and ROYAL BLUE striped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and RED striped cap Form: 505524 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Not discounted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 73 (-1)

9 ECCLESIASTICAL (GB) (41)

Ch g Pastoral Pursuits - Bazzana

Owner: Mr Paul L. Drinkwater

Trainer: Lisa Williamson, Tarporley

Breeder: The Snailwell Stud

Sponsor: D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd

8 9 3 (11)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN star, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars and cap Form: 621050 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Lingfield in March. 33/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, good to firm) 41 days ago Needs to get back on track.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 71

10 SOLID BOND (IRE) (87)

B f Profitable (IRE) - Flick Show (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. N. Blackburn

Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton

Breeder: J. & S. Quigley

Sponsor: Sheridan Ny Llp

3 9 2 (6)

Colours: BEIGE, RED seams, armlets and cap. Form: 35-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, good third of 10 in novice (12/1) at Catterick (5f, good to firm) 87 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more required.

James Sullivan

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 71 Zak

11 VINCE L’AMOUR (IRE)

(29)

B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Red Romance

Owner: Reality Partnerships X

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

4 9 2 (5)

Colours: YELLOW, RED disc, YELLOW sleeves, RED stars, RED cap Form: 060602 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good, 20/1) 29 days ago Enters calculations.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 70

12 JACQUELINA (IRE) (4) 6 9 1 (9)

B m Heeraat (IRE) - Springstride

Owner: Mr Trevor Johnson

Trainer: Phil McEntee, Newmarket

Breeder: Nicola Kent

Sponsor: Tallon International Ltd

Colours: BLACK, RED armlets. Form: 530042 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2024 Creditable second of 3 in handicap (7/2) at Brighton (5.3f, good) 4 days ago Looks competitive on form.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 69

13 SPEEDING BULLET (IRE) (39)

B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Shoshoni Wind

Owner: Slaters Arms Racing and Ged Shields

Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Sponsor: Sandfield Farm

4 9 1 (2)

Colours: BLACK, RED stars, striped sleeves and cap Form: 0-00142

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Pontefract in June 8/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 39 days ago Well in the mix.

14 BAYRAAT (GB) (13)

B g Heeraat (IRE) - Baymist

Owner: T T Racing

Trainer: Tom Tate, Tadcaster

Breeder: D. F. Spence

Sponsor: Tom Tate Racing

9 8 7

(3)

Colours: RED, BLACK collar and cuffs, OLD GOLD cap Form: 433000

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 23 Flat runs. 5/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good) 13 days ago More needed. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 56 Joe Fanning

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 10 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 11.

Jason Hart

Wheatley (3)

David Allan

Grace McEntee

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

2024: (See Div 1)

Betting Forecast:

11-2 Vince L’Amour (IRE), 7-1 Pixie Diva (GB), 17-2 Speeding Bullet (IRE), 9-1 Educating Rita (GB), Sevensees (GB), 10-1 Corolla Point (IRE), 12-1 Jacquelina (IRE), 14-1 Copper Knight (IRE), 16-1 Solid Bond (IRE), 18-1 Secret Mistral (GB), 22-1 Illusionist (GER), 33-1 Bayraat (GB), 40-1 Spoof (GB), 66-1 Ecclesiastical (GB)

Race Summary:

This is wide open but the verdict goes to SECRET MISTRAL who can boast a C&D victory this year and wasn’t seen to ideal effect here last time out. Pixie Diva is feared most on the back of a good second at Newcastle, with Vince L’Amour, Spoof and Copper Knight all in the picture too.

1-2-3: 1.SECRET MISTRAL 2.PIXIE DIVA 3.VINCE L’AMOUR (IRE)

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THE WREXHAM LAGER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

3M 30Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11882 to the winning horse The second to receive £5467, the third £2733, the fourth £1368 and the fifth £681. for four yrs old and upwards. £112 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £90 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Penalties, after August 23rd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Wrexham Lager have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 15 entries, 4 at £22 and 11 at £112. - Closed August 30th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £9088; Second £4543; Third £2273; Fourth £1136; Fifth £567. (Penalty Value £11882.25) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable No Horse Age st lb Jockey

1 PULL AGAIN GREEN (IRE) (61) 9 12 0

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Clogher Valley (IRE)

Owner: Roy & Sally Green

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Robert Kirkwood

Sponsor: BresBet

Colours: ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN sash, WHITE sleeves and cap Form: 204-011 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a much-reduced mark when scoring at Worcester in June and followed up from 3lb higher at Market Rasen (21.4f, heavy) the following month, suited by the emphasis on stamina to lead close home Presumably been waiting for rain since and holds leading claims bidding for a hat-trick. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 133

2 SURE TOUCH (GB) (48)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Liberthine (FR)

Owner: geegeez.co.uk OM & Partner

Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Breeder: Upton Viva Stud

Sponsor: geegeez.co.uk, Motaclan

9 12 0

Colours: DARK BLUE and WHITE (quartered), RED sleeves and cap Form: 0P460-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Smashing start over fences last year, completing a 4-timer in July. Found life tougher since and was well held attempting to retain his crown in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen (21.4f, good) 7 weeks ago Down to a lenient mark but needs to show more with the headgear discarded. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 19/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 133

3 ART OF DIPLOMACY (GB) (38) 9

B g Archipenko (USA) - Rowlestone Express

Owner: Peter Bowen Racing Club

Trainer: Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Breeder: G. E. Amey

Sponsor: Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

11 12

Colours: MAROON, YELLOW star, YELLOW sleeves, WHITE armlets, YELLOW cap, MAROON star Form: 34-2111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 3 times over hurdles for Dr Richard Newland but better form over fences for current connections, completing a quick-fire hat-trick in the style of one capable of better still at Uttoxeter in July Excuses for his effort on the Flat 2 days later and remains of interest back in this sphere. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 131

4 MORODER (IRE) (102)

B g Morozov (USA) - Another Tonto (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Ann Leftley

Trainer: Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Breeder: Michael Conlon

Sponsor: We Do Vans

11 11 10

Colours: ORANGE, BEIGE cross belts, BROWN sleeves. Form: P41P-0D D

TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1 winner in the Grimthorpe Handicap Chase at Doncaster in March, his first victory since taking the same race in 2023. Modest efforts the next twice but back on track in a change of headgear at Cartmel in May (disqualified having lost weight cloth final circuit). Blinkers surprisingly back on. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 129

5 PRESENTANDCOUNTING (IRE) (40) 11 11 5

B g Presenting - Count On Me (IRE)

Owner: Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Brucetown Farms Ltd

Sponsor: Prisma Colour Ltd

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE braces and sleeves. Form: 330-331 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his best who took advantage of a slipping mark to resume winning ways back over fences at Uttoxeter (20f, good) 6 weeks ago 5lb higher and in a better race, so he’s not an obvious one to follow up returned to 3m. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 124

6

SALLEY GARDENS (IRE) (16) 9 10 10

B g Yeats (IRE) - Glenlogan (IRE)

Owner: Mr Nick Carter

Trainer: Jake Coulson, Heaton

Breeder: Mr Joe Cashman

Sponsor: Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

Colours: BLACK, MAUVE epaulets, hooped sleeves, striped cap Form: 51-1P05

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice in small-field chases earlier this year but below that level in 3 starts for current yard Probably still has something to offer, but that isn’t

Liam Harrison

Lewis Saunders (7)

James Bowen

James Best

Brian Hughes

William Maggs (5)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6.

The Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Betting Forecast:

15-8 Presentandcounting (IRE), 9-4 Pull Again Green (IRE), 11-2 Sure Touch (GB), 6-1 Art of Diplomacy (GB), 16-1 Salley Gardens (IRE), 40-1 Moroder (IRE)

Race Summary:

All of these have been around the block but ART OF DIPLOMACY is in the form of his life this summer, so Mickey Bowen’s 9-y-o is fancied to regain the winning thread returned to fences and complete a 4-timer Pull Again Green arrives in search of a hat-trick, but he may have to settle for silver here, with another last-time-out winner Presentandcounting rounding off the shortlist

1-2-3:

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2M 145Y

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1 GOLDEN DOVE (GB) (135) 7 11 12

B m Golden Horn - Laughing Dove (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Moni Williams

Trainer: Dan Horsford, Rockley

Breeder: The Laughing Syndicate

Sponsor: Underpinned Ltd

Colours: PINK, BROWN hoops, PINK sleeves and cap Form: 0250-

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat (stays 1 1/2m) and shaped particularly well on second hurdles start when runner-up at Kempton (2m), showing plenty of speed at the trip In good form on the Flat for new connections in the spring and makes appeal now handicapping in a new combination of headgear. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95

2 SELWAN (IRE) (20)

B g Zelzal (FR) - Al Wathna

Owner: Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons

Trainer: Christopher Kellett, Lathom

Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing

Sponsor: MAISON49

6 11 12

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE hoop and armlets, hooped cap. Form: PP0/-3

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful performer on the Flat in France (stays 12.5f). Proved a weak finisher over hurdles for Alan King and has been hit and miss for new connections, showing first hurdles form when third at Market Rasen (16.6f) last month. Remains to be seen if he can build on that now handicapping. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 95

3 MONTICELLO (FR) (51)

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Primeiradama (FR)

Owner: Mr Steve Wynne

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Eric Aubree, Daniel Desforges

Sponsor: Dodson & Horrell Ltd

5 11 8

Colours: RED, DARK BLUE spots and sleeves, RED cap Form: 0005-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Sold cheaply out of Clive Boultbee-Brooks yard and left previous form behind when successful on handicap/stable debut at Uttoxeter, beating a subsequent winner. Looked quirky but followed up over the same C&D 8 days on. Yard do well with this type and may improve again to land the hat-trick. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 91

4 DREAMS FLED AWAY (IRE) (31)

B g Elzaam (AUS) - Cherryade (IRE)

Owner: Mr David Gibbons

Trainer: Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Tyrone Molloy

Sponsor: K & M (Hauliers) Ltd

6 11 5

Colours: DARK GREEN, WHITE hoop, RED sleeves, WHITE and DARK GREEN hooped cap. Form: 52P5F-4

TIMEFORM VIEW On a fair hurdles mark given his Flat form but remains a maiden in this sphere. Hinted at a revival when fourth on latest hurdles outing at Stratford (16.3f) and backed that up with a creditable effort back on the Flat at Newbury last month. One to note should the market speak in his favour Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 88

5 SONIC GOLD (GB) (153) 9

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Sonic Weld

Owner: Mr N. G. H. Ayliffe

Trainer: John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Breeder: Mr John Benfield

NON-RUNNER

9

11 4

Colours: BLACK, LIGHT GREEN seams, BLACK sleeves and cap. Form: 0/P//5PP0-

lours: BLA CK sleeve . 0/ PP0easies Chepstow in Difficult n e dle Cheps w ) cult w turning from a 5-month absence. t ar Ra 87 Ra

TIMEFORM VIEW Clearly hasn’t been the easiest to train, again showed little when well beaten in a novice handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.5f) in April. Difficult to fancy returning from a further 5-month absence. Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 87 Non Runner

6

MEETINGOFTHEWATERS (FR) (46) 5 11 4

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Roselia Rouge (FR)

Owner: Birkdale Bloodstock

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges

Colours: BLACK, ROYAL BLUE striped sleeves, BLACK cap. Form: P0P-465

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in points. Well beaten in maiden/novice hurdles at this track earlier in the season but did show a bit more on final qualifying run when fifth in a 7-runner Cartmel novice (17.2f, heavy) in July Market should prove informative now handicapping with yard also saddling Guillaume Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 87

Charlie Deutsch

James Davies

Toby Wynne

James Best

William Maggs (5)

7 GUILLAUME (IRE) (47)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Theleze (FR)

Owner: The Shinton Family 1

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mrs Sally Rowley-Williams

8 11 1

Colours: WHITE, BLACK spots, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 44-2622

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time runner up in handicaps this season, including over C&D in July prior to proving no match for a well-backed Dan Skelton winner at Stratford (18.7f) later that month. Should remain competitive, for all he doesn’t appear to have much in hand from this mark.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 84

8 NORMANDY LEGEND (GB) (125) 4 11 0

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Miss Marjurie (IRE)

Owner: The Cheshire Partnership and Partner

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Highview Bloodstock Ltd/A Swinburn

Sponsor: AdeleCarrRecruitmentLimited,Dodson&HorrellLtd

Colours: PURPLE, ROYAL BLUE star, hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, PURPLE star. Form: P3400-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly-useful Flat maiden for James Ferguson and yet to match that form over hurdles, again travelled into his race but found little at Uttoxeter (15.8f) in May. Races off a handy mark following another breathing operation and would be interesting if supported for yard who also saddle Monticello Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 85

9 DANTE’S INFERNO (GB) (43)

B g Sixties Icon - Bull And Bush (IRE)

Owner: Hedgehoppers

Trainer: Stella Barclay, Garstang

Breeder: Mr W. A. Harrison-Allan

Sponsor: Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

6 10 12

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE hollow box.

Form: 0PP3-43

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers and showed more on handicap debut prior to shaping encouragingly upped in trip when third at Uttoxeter (20f) in July, paying the price for going toe-to-toe with a thrown in winner on the front end. Looks the pace angle here and could be interesting if coping with this sharper test Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 81

10 MR GLOBALIST (IRE) (13)

Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Trimurti (USA)

Owner: Mrs E. Quinlan

Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Breeder: Niarchos Family

6 10 9

Colours: PURPLE, PINK star, PINK and PURPLE chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, PURPLE star. Form: 602-P55

TIMEFORM VIEW Fortunate runner-up in a modest Sedgefield novice in March but hasn’t built on that, seemingly little excuse when midfield in a Cartmel handicap over a similar trip 13 days ago Needs to improve Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 78

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8.

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

Betting Forecast:

5-2 Monticello (FR), 5-1 Golden Dove (GB), 11-2 Guillaume (IRE), 13-2 Dante’s Inferno (GB), 12-1 Normandy Legend (GB), 16-1 Dreams Fled Away (IRE), 18-1 Selwan (IRE), 20-1 Meetingofthewaters (FR), 25-1 Mr Globalist (IRE),

Race Summary:

A few who could be interesting off their current marks but hat-trick seeking MONTICELLO is preferred for a yard who excel with this type Golden Dove makes appeal now handicapping in this sphere for new connections, while possible pace-setter Dante’s Inferno could be dangerous if coping with this sharper test Of the rest, Normandy Legend remains potentially well-treated given his Flat form and he’s one to note for support following another wind operation.

1-2-3:

Theo Gillard

Henry Brooke

David Noonan

Sean Quinlan

for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £8500

THE M GROUP NW FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS

5)

No Horse

1 HILLTOP (GB) (26)

B f New Bay - Poetic Queen (IRE)

Owner: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn

Breeder: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

4 10 0 (8)

Colours: GREY, ROYAL BLUE seams, sleeves and cap Form: 356-216 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Lingfield in August. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, firm, 15/8) 26 days ago Return to this trip looks a good move and she’s a strong each-way candidate Star

2 HIGHFIELD SUNSHINE (IRE) (23)3

Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Teodelight (IRE)

Owner: Trainers House Enterprises Ltd

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton

Breeder: Cn Farm Ltd

Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

9 10 (1)

Colours: RED, YELLOW star. Form: 5-22305

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 6 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm, 25/1) 23 days ago

Wouldn’t be without each-way hope if she puts her best foot forward, albeit this 8-race maiden will probably find one or two too good once again.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 69

3 JUST QUEEN HIGH (IRE) (25) 3 9 9 (6)

Ch f Calyx - Lucy Lou (IRE)

Owner: Mr D. Mooney & Mr D. Gibbons

Trainer: Dylan Cunha, Newmarket

Breeder: Barronstown Stud

Colours: PINK, MAROON and PINK halved sleeves, MAROON cap Form: 5510

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Successful at Nottingham in July Only seventh of 9 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 10/1) 25 days ago, though, and she is probably worth taking on.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 68

4 SPIRIT OF JENNY (IRE) (28) 3 9 8 (4)

B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Next Generation (IRE)

Owner: Mr P. Stacey

Trainer: Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Sponsor: Tote

Colours: RED, WHITE sleeves, RED spots. Form: 2423

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (25/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Place possibilities off the same mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 67

5 AUTUMN ROSE (IRE) (29) 4 9 7 (7)

B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Malayan Mist (IRE)

Owner: Mr A. Mills

Trainer: Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Breeder: Skymarc Farm

Sponsor: Mill House Racing Limited

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW star, sleeves and star on cap Form: 216065 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Hooded for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 25/1) 29 days ago Others make more appeal. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 62

6 GEMINI STAR (IRE) (79) 5 9 7 (9)

B m Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Star Fire

Owner: Mr G. Budd

Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Breeder: Gce Farm Ltd

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

Colours: RED and GREY stripes. Form: 063-300

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 7 in handicap (10/1) at Hamilton (6f, good) 79 days ago Needs to bounce back.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 62

7 BELIEVE IN LIES (IRE) (16) 4 9 6 (10)

B f Make Believe - More Lies Ahead (IRE)

Owner: Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Breeder: Mr David Hyland

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE epaulets, halved sleeves, ORANGE cap Form: 4061 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual. Improved when winning 9-runner handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to firm, 15/2) 16 days ago Further progress likely and she’s a key player up just 2lb Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 61

Kyle Strydom

Dougie

Costello

Cieren Fallon

Kieran O’Neill

David Nolan

8 MINSHAAR (GB) (19)

B f Mohaather - Shamlahar

Owner: Mr Hussain Alabbas Lootah

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Breeder: Hl Investments Group

Sponsor: Hussain Lootah Investment Group

3 9 2 (3)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE diamonds on sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 634

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f, 16/1) 19 days ago Appeals as the type to do better now handicapping and she’s one to consider. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 61

9 DOLLY’S DELIGHT (IRE) (47)

B f Kuroshio (AUS) - Nova Aquilae (IRE)

Owner: The Good Racing Company Ltd

Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

Breeder: Ms P. Walsh

Sponsor: DavidRoberts&PartnersInsuranceBrokersLtd,ProsperSquaredLtd

3 9 1 (11)

Colours: BLACK, BEIGE hoop, armlets and cap Form: 66-0316 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Beverley in July. 10/3, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good) 47 days ago Looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 60

10 DREAM ILLUSION (GB) (17)

B f Oasis Dream - Triple Star

Owner: Hambleton Racing XXXVI & E Burke

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Selwood/Seascape Bloodstock

Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd

3 9 1 (2)

Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap. Form: 136554 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Wolverhampton in May. 11/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at the same course (7.2f) 17 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Place possibilities. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 60

11 SAIDHA (GB) (13) 3 8 11 (5)

Ch f Circus Maximus (IRE) - Hairspray

Owner: The Mark Usher Racing Club

Trainer: Mark Usher, Lambourn

Breeder: Stoneham Park Stud Sponsor: Tote

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 205565

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm, 40/1) 13 days ago Will need to find improvement from somewhere if she’s to open her account in this contest. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 56

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Hood worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10.

(Hugo Palmer) 12 ran

Betting Forecast:

3-1 Believe In Lies (IRE), 9-2 Hilltop (GB), 6-1 Minshaar (GB), 10-1 Dream Illusion (GB), 12-1 Dolly’s Delight (IRE), 14-1 Highfield Sunshine (IRE), 16-1 Spirit of Jenny (IRE), 18-1 Just Queen High (IRE), 20-1 Saidha (GB), 22-1 Gemini Star (IRE), 33-1 Autumn Rose (IRE)

Race Summary:

Having taken a step forward when striking at Carlisle recently, BELIEVE IN LIES could make light of her 2lb rise and follow up here. Hilltop is likely to benefit from this drop back in trip and she is second choice ahead of Minshaar and Spirit of Jenny.

1-2-3: 1.BELIEVE IN LIES (IRE) 2.HILLTOP 3.MINSHAAR FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

Oisin Orr

Callum Rodriguez

Jack Nicholls (5)

Nicola Currie

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £45000

THE ASCOT IRON STAND MEMBERSHIP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

No Horse

Age st lb Draw Jockey

1 GREY’S MONUMENT (GB) (69) 5 10 0 (7)

B g Territories (IRE) - Matron of Honour (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE))

Owner: Miss Tracey Ashbee

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Breeder: Mr W. A. Tinkler

Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW star, halved sleeves and star on cap.

Form: 3116-00 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who took a step back in the right direction when eighth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 16/1) 69 days ago. No forlorn hope off a 2lb lower mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105

2

EBT’S

GUARD (GB)

(27) 4 9 9 (11)

B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Whims of Desire (Nathaniel (IRE))

Owner: Mr Jayant Pindolia

Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

Breeder: Bluehills Racing Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED seams, RED and ROYAL BLUE chevrons on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and RED hooped cap Form: 340521 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged Spring Cup at Newbury in April and resumed winning ways in 10-runner handicap here (8f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Can go well again despite having a career-high mark to overcome. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 100 Lewis Edmunds

3 HI

ROYAL

(IRE) (34)

B g Kodiac - Majestic Roi (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

Owner: AlMohamediya Racing

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

5 9 9 (13)

Colours: RED, GOLD braid, WHITE sleeves and cap with GOLD tassel. Form: 00-2063 D

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 15 runs since his last win in 2022 but he arrives in good nick, third of 5 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good) 34 days ago In the picture once more.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100 Rowan Scott

4 BALMACARA (GB) (83)

B g New Bay - Utopian Dream (High Chaparral (IRE))

Owner: Mick and Janice Mariscotti

Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited

4 9 8 (6)

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, DARK BLUE sleeves and cap Form: 3220-03

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 7f scorer in 2024 Only twice raced this term and a solid third of 5 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good to firm) 83 days ago, going off too hard. Hood back on and not discounted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 99 Charles Bishop

5 WITCH HUNTER (FR) (6)

B g Siyouni (FR) - Sorciere (IRE) (Orpen (USA))

Owner: Mr William Stobart

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd

6 9 8 (10)

Colours: WHITE and EMERALD GREEN stripes, chevrons on sleeves, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN stars. Form: 000060 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who comes here in decent form, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, good to firm) 6 days ago Handily weighted but it’s 21 runs since his last victory Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 99 (-2) Joe Leavy

6 BOPEDRO (FR) (21) 9 9 5 (8)

B g Pedro The Great (USA) - Breizh Touch (FR) (Country Reel (USA))

Owner: Mr G. Rutter

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Mr Daniel Cherdo

Sponsor: GAIN Equine Nutrition

Colours: YELLOW, PINK stars, armlets and star on cap. Form: 633002 D

TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run but he continued to run well, second of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) 21 days ago. Can make presence felt off the same mark.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 96

7 THEORYOFEVERYTHING (GB) (35) 5 9 4 (1)

Gr g Frankel - Persuasive (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

Owner: Gallop Racing

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Sponsor: Burn Fencing Ltd

Colours: PURPLE, large LIGHT GREEN spots and armlets. Form: 00-4150 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Ayr in July and not disgraced when tenth of 15 in Golden Mile at Goodwood (8f, good) 35 days ago Took this 12 months ago so needs considering.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95

Rossa Ryan

Jamie Spencer

Daniel Tudhope

8 SISYPHEAN (IRE) (41)

4 9 3 (12)

B c Dubawi (IRE) - Lunar Vega (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE))

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap Form: 40-2020 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Saw his run of good form come to an end when thirteenth of 17 in handicap at Ascot (8f, good to firm) 26 days ago. This front-runner can bounce back.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94 Sam James

9 LA TRINIDAD (GB)

(15)

8 9 3 (15)

B g Bated Breath - High Drama (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))

Owner: Mrs D. W. Davenport

Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

Breeder: Exors of the Late Mr O. J. Williams

Sponsor: OR8 Wellness

Colours: RED, WHITE chevron and armlets, striped cap Form: 330540 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless in 2025 but in decent nick, ninth of 17 in handicap at York (7.9f, good to firm, 33/1) 15 days ago when needing a stronger gallop One for the shortlist off a 2lb lower mark.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

10 THUNDER ROAR (GB)

(117)

6 9 3 (18)

Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Dominike (ITY) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))

Owner: Mr D F L Bishop & Partner

Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton

Breeder: Brookside Stud Ltd

Colours: GREY, RED epaulets, RED sleeves, BLACK spots, GREY cap, RED star Form: 21-0020 D

TIMEFORM VIEW First past post in 1m handicap at Doncaster in March but demoted to second. Down the field on a rare all-weather outing next time and is probably best watched returning from near 4-month break.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 94 Tom Eaves

11 EPICTETUS (IRE) (43)

B g Kingman - Thistle Bird (Selkirk (USA))

Owner: Dominic Griffiths and David Kavanagh

Trainer: Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: George Strawbridge

Sponsor: Tote

5 9 3 (2)

Colours: BLACK, WHITE chevrons, BLACK sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 0/56-500 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer for the Gosdens, winning Group 3 in 2023. Made an encouraging start for new yard at Newbury in May but unable to build on it twice since, easy to back when never a factor at Yarmouth last time Others are preferred.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 94

12 MR SWIVELL (GB)

(22)

4 9 2 (17)

B g City Light (FR) - How High The Sky (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

Owner: Mr Stuart Wood

Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Breeder: Whatton Manor Stud & Robert Cornelius

Sponsor: KPF Racing Ltd, Tote

Colours: PINK and DARK GREEN (quartered), WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN cap. Form: 211210 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a third win of 2025 for his current yard at Wolverhampton in July Failed to get home when eighth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (10f, firm) 22 days ago and can bounce back reverted to 1m. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 93

13 STAR ANTHEM (IRE) (83)

B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Ihtifal (Dansili)

Owner: The Stargazers

Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

Breeder: P. Moloney Ltd

Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited

3 9 2 (14)

Colours: RED and WHITE diabolo, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap Form: 043-003

TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort of the season when third of 8 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, soft) 83 days ago Possibilities from an easing mark with relatively few miles still on the clock.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

14 FLYING FINN (IRE) (91) 4 9 0 (3)

B f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Rathbride Raven (Raven’s Pass (USA))

Owner: Andy Finneran

Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton

Breeder: Piercetown Stud

Sponsor: Keatley Racing Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, BLACK and WHITE striped sleeves, RED cap Form: 0100-00 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looked rusty when ninth of 13 in handicap at Epsom (10.1f, good to soft)

91 days ago Back down in trip and can take a step forward.

15 TALIS EVOLVERE (IRE) (15) 5 8 12 (9)

B g Awtaad (IRE) - My Henrietta (USA) (Henrythenavigator (USA))

Owner: Mrs B. Austin & Partner

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE star, striped sleeves. Form: 033500 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Without a victory this term and only ninth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 15 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward.

Hollie Doyle

Saffie Osborne

Billy Loughnane

Callum Shepherd

16 HIGH DEGREE (GB) (36)

B c Too Darn Hot - Sealife (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

3 8 11 (16)

Colours: DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots. Form: 2215 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Too Darn Hot colt landed the odds in 1m Ffos Las maiden in July and backed it up with a very good fifth of 18 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, good) 36 days ago, despite going keenly Capable of better still, especially back at 1m. Interesting.

17 SHOUT (IRE) (34)

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 93 Tom Marquand

B g Advertise - Poppet’s Promise (Bated Breath)

Owner: Gail Brown Racing (XVII)

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket Breeder: Kildaragh Stud Sponsor: Tattersalls

3 8 9 (4)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PURPLE hoop and diamond on cap Form: 31-2300

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a 6f winner at 2 yrs and he got back on track when seventh of 16 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, good) 34 days ago, left with too much to do from a bad draw Can’t be dismissed.

18

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 91

ACCENTUATE (GB) (56)

Ch c Sea The Moon (GER) - Fly (Pastoral Pursuits)

Owner: Varian Racing X

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Breeder: T. R. G. Vestey

Sponsor: Varian Stable Ltd

3 8 8 (5)

Colours: GREY, PINK epaulets and sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 3-215 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in 1m Windsor novice in June and followed it with a good fifth of 6 in handicap here (8f, firm) following month. Possibilities eased 2lb here.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90 Ray Dawson

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 18

Hood worn by No 4, 18. Visor worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 11.

The Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

2024:

Betting Forecast: 15-2 High Degree (GB), 17-2 Ebt’s Guard (GB), Bopedro (FR), 11-1 Balmacara (GB), 12-1 Star Anthem (IRE), Accentuate (GB), 14-1 Mr Swivell (GB), Talis Evolvere (IRE), 18-1 Hi Royal (IRE), Sisyphean (IRE), 20-1 Witch Hunter (FR), 25-1 Theoryofeverything (GB), 28-1 Grey’s Monument (GB), LaTrinidad (GB), 33-1 Epictetus (IRE), 40-1 Shout (IRE), 66-1Thunder Roar (GB), Flying Finn (IRE)

Race Summary:

Lots with chances but it could pay to side with William Haggas’lightly-raced HIGH DEGREE who advanced his form on his handicap debut when fifth in a big field at Goodwood and should find this return to 1m a plus. Both Bopedro (second choice) and Witch Hunter are far more exposed but figure on decent marks and can have a say too, while Mr Swivell, Ebt’s Guard and Star Anthem also warrant plenty of respect.

1-2-3: 1.HIGH DEGREE 2.BOPEDRO (FR) 3.WITCH HUNTER (FR)

Oisin Murphy

ImperialMerlinclaiming victoryatAyrin2023.

Race preview from Weatherbys

I am delighted to be in attendance this afternoonforwhatisthefirstJumpersTo Follow-sponsoredraceofthe2025-2026 season,withthisyear’seditionnowjusta couple of weeks away from publication. Both all at Weatherbys and I are delightedwiththequalityoffield,despite just seven horses taking their chance in the Class 3 event which rounds off this afternoon’scard.

TheweightsareheadedbyOllyMurphy’s PrinceImperial, who was in good form inthespring,winningatWarwickbefore narrowlybeingdeniedatthesametrack. He weakened when trying this sort of trip at Uttoxeter last time but has been freshenedupsinceandwillbepartnered byLewisSaunders,whoisexcellentvalue forhis7lbclaim.

Imperial Merlin finished runner-up in thesameraceandalthoughthewinner disappointed subsequently, that form was given a boost when King Roly (4th) won over fences at Perth. A promising novice back in the winter of 2022 (he actually featured prominently in the 2022-2023editionofJumpersToFollow), hewonoverastayingtripatHaydockin Marchandlikesgoodground.

Locally-trained Lipa K and bottomweight Halifax are the only previous course winners in the field, with the former having won twice over fences andonceoverhurdlesatthisvenue.With Bangorformfiguresof11B216,thesevenyear-oldclearlyenjoystheshortjourney from Malpas and he tries a new trip for thefirsttimetoday.

Grace Harris’ Halifax won this race two years ago, when it was a 0-120 (now 0-130) contest. After 36 starts over hurdles, the son of Saddler Maker is unlikely to be improving but also ran well here in October 2023 and again when runner-up at Market Rasen last month. Conditions should suit and he is aconsistentsort.

The weights are headed by Prince Imperial, who was in good form in the spring.

Supreme Yeats is the oldest runner in the field but arrives here on the back of having won at Uttoxeter, for which he has gone up 5lb. Harry Atkins takes 7lb off Dan Skelton’s nine-year-old, whilst Jennie Candlish’s Matchless also ran well last time, when runner-up over 2m4f at Perth. Versatile in terms of trip, hehadrattledupahat-trickbeforethat andreturnsfromashortbreakatatime whenhisdual-purposetrainerhasbeen amongthewinners.

JamieSnowden’sDocMcCoycompletes the line-up and is another who seemed infineform,priortohislastrun.Awinner undertoday’sconditionaljockey,Isabelle Ryder, at Ffos Las in May, he needs to bouncebackfromadisappointingeffort atUttoxeterandisanotherwhoistrying astayingtripforthefirsttime.

WrittenbyPaulFerguson

SIXTH RACE 4.45

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £15000

THE PAUL FERGUSON JUMPERS TO FOLLOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Penalties, after August 23rd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Weatherbys will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 12 entries at £75. - Closed August 30th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

1 PRINCE IMPERIAL (USA) (59) 8 12 0

B g Frankel - Proportional

Owner: The Box 8 Partnership

Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Inc

Sponsor: Motaclan

Colours: DARK GREEN, RED chevrons, WHITE sleeves and cap Form: 111-246

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved again to land a hat-trick at Warwick (19f) on reappearance but has found life tougher off his revised mark, well held at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in July although he was tasked with making the running in a race where only 3 hurdles were jumped. Could prove more competitive following a break. Star

2 IMPERIAL MERLIN (IRE) (59)

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Silver Charmer

Owner: Imperial Racing & Mr John Blackburn

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton

Breeder: Boardsmill Stud

Sponsor: JJQuinnRacingLtd,MrJNBlackburn&MrSWinter

8 11 10

Colours: BLACK, WHITE stars, striped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 2310-42

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Haydock (24.3f) in March following a breathing operation. Typically not helped by his jumping on next couple of starts but better than ever in first-time cheekpieces when runner-up at Uttoxeter (23.3f), for all there were only 3 hurdles jumped. Claims if his jumping holds up Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 124

3 MATCHLESS (IRE) (54)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Bye Bye Birdie (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Ros Marriott

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

Breeder: Coolmore

Sponsor: Equine Products UK Ltd

7 11 6

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), striped sleeves and cap Form: 43-1112 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Found his confidence again over the spring, winning back-to-back at Hexham/Southwell and confirmed his versatility trip-wise when landing the hat-trick returned to Hexham (23.3f) in June Only beaten by a revitalised one at Perth the following month and arrives in fine heart now upped in grade Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120

4

DOC MCCOY (IRE) (42)

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Salvatrice (IRE)

Owner: League Of Nations

Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Breeder: Donie O’Brien

Sponsor: BetVictor

7 11 3

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK seams, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap, BLACK star Form: 1-21120

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a quickfire double in lesser company in May and ran even better in defeat when runner-up at Stratford the following month. Found his run of good form coming to a halt in a deeper race at Uttoxeter (19.9f) 42 days ago and will need to improve for this longer trip tackling better company.

5 LIPA K (IRE) (63)

B g Mamool (IRE) - Triennial (IRE)

Owner: Cottrell, Conway & Cottrell

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Mr Liam McKeogh

Sponsor: Dodson & Horrell Ltd

7 10 12

Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops and armlets. Form: 546-216 C BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Isn’ttheeasiesttocatchright,solidformwhenwinninga6-runnerhandicapatthiscourse(19.6f)butprovedalet-down overthesameC&DinJuly,hisfinishingeffortleavingplentytobedesired.Hasbeenfreshenedupbutremainswithsomethingtoproveoverthelongest trip he’s faced to date STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 4/7/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

6 SUPREME YEATS (IRE) (42) 9 10 11

B g Yeats (IRE) - Supreme Bailerina (IRE)

Owner: The Old Stag Racing SY Partnership

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Pigeon Park Stud

Sponsor: TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW stars, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: B52-221 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has proved better than ever in his second season with Dan Skelton, shaped well when runner-up in a pair of handicaps and improved to get off the mark for the season in a 12-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f) 42 days ago Going the right way and may well defy a rise in grade

Jockey

Lewis Saunders (7)

James Bowen

Sean Quinlan

Isabelle Ryder (7)

Henry Brooke

Harry Atkins (7)

7 HALIFAX (FR) (20)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Oudette (FR)

Owner: Foxhills Racing Limited

Trainer: Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Breeder: Mme Vsse Yves D’Armaille

Sponsor: Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing

8 10 9

Colours: RED, ORANGE diamond, ORANGE sleeves, RED stars, ORANGE cap, RED diamonds. Form: 3554-52 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner was successful at Kempton (24.5f) in May last year and went close off the same mark on second start this season when runner-up at Market Rasen (23.1f) last month. Only 1lb higher here and should give another good account. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 109

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Betting Forecast:

3-1 Supreme Yeats (IRE), 9-2 Imperial Merlin (IRE), 5-1 Halifax (FR), 11-2 Matchless (IRE), 13-2 Lipa K (IRE), 15-2 Prince Imperial (USA), 20-1 Doc McCoy (IRE)

Race Summary:

SUPREME YATES is proving better than ever in his second season with Dan Skelton and may improve again to follow up his victory at Uttoxeter, while C&D winner Halifax is only 1lb above his last winning mark and should give another good account having gone close at Market Rasen last month. Of the rest, Imperial Merlin posted a career-best when runner-up in first-time cheekpieces in July and could prove a danger if his jumping holds up under this greater test

1-2-3: 1.SUPREME YEATS (IRE) 2.HALIFAX (FR) 3.IMPERIAL MERLIN (IRE)

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