Bangor-On-Dee Racecard - Saturday 17th May by Weatherbys

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CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

SATURDAY 17TH MAY 2025

Good afternoon,

Welcome to Bangor-on-Dee for Family Fun Day. We’re delighted to welcome families back to the racecourse for a day of thrilling racing and fun activities for all to enjoy.

We have seven exciting races on the card today. The first race is The Bangor-on-Dee Family Fun Evening Handicap Hurdle Race at 1.45pm. The most valuable race of the day is at 2.55pm , The Shropshire County Show Grand Wynnstay Handicap Steeple Chase, with a total value of £25,000 The day then draws to a close at 5:10pm with The Bangor-on-Dee Handicap Hurdle race.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank today’s sponsors, Frynwy Equine Clinic, Shropshire and West Midlands Agricultural Society, Radnor Hills, and Family of Kitty Warburton. All at Bangor-on-Dee are grateful for your continued support.

As the sun sets on a day of family fun, we look forward to welcoming you back for more summer excitement at our Summer Music Meet on Friday 6th June – it promises to be another fantastic day out.

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 1.45PM THE BANGOR-ON-DEE FAMILY FUN DAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

NEWBURY 2.00PM THE TRADE NATION LONDON GOLD CUP HANDICAP STAKES

2ND RACE 2.20PM THE FYRNWY EQUINE CLINIC NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

NEWBURY 2.35PM THE BOYLESPORTS GROUP 1 LOCKINGE STAKES

3RD RACE 2.55PM THE SHROPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW GRAND WYNNSTAY HANDICAP CHASE

NEWBURY 3.10PM THE CHILDWICKBURY STUD LISTED FILLIES’ TRIAL STAKES

4TH RACE 3.30PM THE HORSE PWR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE

5TH RACE 4.05PM THE REMEMBERING KITTY WARBURTON HANDICAP CHASE

6TH RACE 4.40PM THE WREXHAM LAGER HANDICAP CHASE

7TH RACE 5.10PM THE BANGOR-ON-DEE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS

The Directors of Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse thank our sponsors for their generous sponsorship 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.

THE LEADING TRAINER & JOCKEY LEADERBOARD

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 (64 wins from 351 runners, 18%) runs HIDALGO DE L’ISLE (1.45), SOLDIER IN MAYO and INDEPENDENT JIMMY (2.20), MOUTHSHUTEYESOPEN and CITY OF DIAMONDS (3.30), LAHIRE (4.40).

OLIVER GREENALL & JOSH GUERRIE (25 wins from 219 runners, 11%) runs LIPA K (1.45), EAGLES GOLD (2.20), JUST TELL ROBYN (3.30), MRS TABITHA (4.05), NEIGH BOTHA and BARRANCO (4.40).

FERGAL O’BRIEN (16 wins from 77 runners, 21%) runs CASTEL GANDOLFO (1.45), THIRD TIME LUCKI (2.55), INTREPIDE SUD (4.40).

BIG RACE CONNECTIONS

1. DONALD McCAIN

2. BRIAN HUGHES

HORSES: HIDALGO DE L’ISLE, SOLDIER IN MAYO, CITY OF DIAMONDS, LAHIRE

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

D SKELTON (14 wins from 35 runners, 40%) runs GOT GREY (1.45), KENMYA (2.20), ETALON (2.55), STROLLING ALONG (5.10).

J CANDLISH (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs FROMHERETOETERNITY (1.45).

FERGAL O’BRIEN (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runners listed above

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

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

BRIAN HUGHES (46 wins from 226 rides, 20%) rides HIDALGO DE L’ISLE (1.45), SOLDIER IN MAYO (2.20), CITY OF DIAMONDS (3.30), ANOTHER LORD (4.05), LAHIRE (4.40).

SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (16 wins from 87 rides, 18%) rides STREAM OF STARS (1.45), NEVENDON (4.40), AFTER MANY DAYS (5.10).

TOBY WYNNE (13 wins from 68 rides, 19%) rides LIPA K (1.45), EAGLES GOLD (2.20), JUST TELL ROBYN (3.30), MRS TABITHA (4.05), BARRANCO (4.40).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

HARRY SKELTON (14 wins from 25 rides, 56%) rides GOT GREY (1.45), KENMYA (2.20), ETALON (2.55), STROLLING ALONG (5.10).

BRENDAN POWELL (4 wins from 11 rides, 36%) rides GARSWOOD GOLD (3.30).

KIELAN WOODS (4 wins from 14 rides, 29%) rides GONE IN SIXTY (2.20).

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 2.55 FRINGILL DIKE (won off 141 down 3lb to 138); 4.40 FLASH IN THE PARK (won off 103 down 4lb to 99).

CLASSY TIPS

The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 1.45 GOT GREY (down 2 grades); 3.30 MOUTHSHUTEYESOPEN (down 2 grades).

STABLE MOVES

3.30 GARSWOOD GOLD has moved from P Gilligan to C Ellam; 3.30 OLD BRIDGE has moved from G Elliott to D Pipe; 4.05 ANOTHER LORD has moved from P & M Bowen to M Bowen; 4.40 BARRANCO has moved from H Hogarth to Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero.

BEST SELECTIONS ON THE DAY

Donald McCain has won this twice in recent years, with Hidalgo De L’isle successful in 2023 and back for more off the same mark, and in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces. He can go well, but preference is for top-weight STREAM OF STARS. Second at Ffos Las last month and the winner of four races over hurdles, he looks the one to beat for the Twiston-Davies team. Fromheretoeternity is another to consider, with the better ground a bonus.

WIN: STREAM OF STARS

DANGER: HIDALGO DE L’ISLE

Kenmya may prove popular with the Skelton team in such good form, but she is yet to win over hurdles and this looks a big ask. SOLDIER IN MAYO appears the McCain number one with Brian Hughes booked to ride, and the point-to-point winner may have more to offer after only three starts over timber Gone In Sixty ﬁnished second twice last year and is another to consider on his return from a well-earned break.

WIN: SOLDIER IN MAYO

DANGER: GONE IN SIXTY

Fringill Dike won this race last season, but he is 5lb higher and was beaten a long way at Plumpton when last of 10 on his latest start. ETALON is up in class after winning very easily by 19 lengths at Perth and although he has an extra 7lb, he may shrug it off for his in-form stable. Third Time Lucki is one to take seriously off this mark if he can recapture the form of his best efforts.

WIN: ETALON

DANGER: FRINGILL DIKE

OLD BRIDGE showed promise in three starts for Gordon Elliott in Ireland and appears to be getting better with experience. Connections have played a shrewd move in keeping him to maiden company on his debut run for David Pipe. Blackwater Lilly has also shown ability in her previous runs over hurdles and is feared most with ﬁrst-time cheekpieces tried. Jockey bookings would suggest that City Of Diamonds is the pick of the Donald McCain pair

WIN: OLD

Bumpy Evans has triumphed in two of his three starts over fences since he reverted to racing under Rules and is respect in his hat-trick bid. However, this is deeper and it would be no surprise to see ANOTHER LORD kick on after readily breaking his chasing duck at Ffos Las. Raised 9lb for last month’s facile victory, Mickey Bowen’s gelding has the scope to progress a lot further in this discipline. The Dark Edge and Yes And Yes are others with chances.

WIN: ANOTHER LORD DANGER: BUMPY EVANS

AAZZA successfully completed a double when going in by two lengths in this grade at Southwell last month. Paul Robson’s nine-year-old only has a 5lb higher rating to contend with and looks the one to beat Heather Honey justiﬁed favouritism in comfortable fashion at Newcastle on her most recent start and holds an obvious chance, while Strolling Along is another to keep an eye on.

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FIRST RACE 1.45

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £12000

THE BANGOR-ON-DEE FAMILY FUN DAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

2M 145Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the ﬁfth £363. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 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 best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £60. - Closed May 12th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

1 STREAM OF STARS (GB) (30) 10 12 2

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Precious Gem (IRE)

Owner: Susie & Bob Frosell

Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Lady Bamford

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PINK striped sleeves, PINK cap Form: 165342-

TIMEFORM VIEW Reappeared from lengthy absence as good as ever, recording back-to-back wins at Fontwell in September/October and turned in another creditable effort when second in 5-runner handicap at Ffos Las (15.8f) last time Looks sure to go well again. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 122

2 CASTEL GANDOLFO (IRE) (31) 8 11 12

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE)

Owner: Mr Nic Brereton

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

Sponsor: BresBet

Colours: BLACK, BLACK and YELLOW check cap Form: 316000- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen last season and probably needed the run back from a break when ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, good, 25/1) 31 days ago STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

3 FROMHERETOETERNITY (IRE) (109)

B m Doyen (IRE) - Entertain Me

Owner: A. C. O’Keeffe

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

Breeder: Mrs A. L. Merry & Mr Brett Merry

Sponsor: PRA World Ltd

8 11 10

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK spots, WHITE sleeves and cap Form: 1321F4-

TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved since joining Jennie Candlish/ﬁtted with cheekpieces, going with plenty of zest for win number 3 in novice company at Hexham (16.2f) in December Booked for second when falling last in Haydock Listed event prior to running below form back in a handicap at Newcastle. Could bounce back. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 116

4 HIDALGO DE L’ISLE (FR) (46) 8 11 8

B g Coastal Path - Agence de L’Isle (FR)

Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mme Michele Sayet

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE seams, GREY sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 242F66- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this corresponding race 2 years ago but arrives on the back of 2 poor efforts, including back over hurdles at Kempton (2m) latest Cheekpieces on for 1st time Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 114

5 GOT GREY (FR) (21)

Gr g Outstrip - Lovely Best (FR)

Owner: Only Here For The Beer

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: S.C.E.A. Haras de Treli

Sponsor: TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

6 11 7

Colours: GREY, PINK spots, WHITE sleeves, GREY cap Form: 454026- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who ran creditably when sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Sandown (19.8f, good to ﬁrm) 21 days ago, albeit ﬁnding decidedly little when push came to shove Should run well once more. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 113

LIPA K (IRE) (36)

B g Mamool (IRE) - Triennial (IRE)

Owner: Cottrell, Conway & Cottrell

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Mr Liam McKeogh

Sponsor: Swansway

7 11 2

Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops and armlets. Form: UPB546- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins from 19 NH runs and not seen to best effect back over hurdles when sixth of 12 in handicap at Ayr (16f, good) 36 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Drops in grade here. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

Jockey

Jonathan Burke

Sean Quinlan

Brian Hughes

Harry Skelton

Toby Wynne

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6.

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

2024: COMMANDING VIEW (IRE) 6 11 1 Charlie Deutsch 3-1 (Mel Rowley) 13 ran

Betting Forecast:

9-4 Stream of Stars (GB), 9-2 Fromheretoeternity (IRE), 5-1 Got Grey (FR), 6-1 Castel Gandolfo (IRE), 7-1 Lipa K (IRE), 8-1 Hidalgo de L’Isle (FR)

Race Summary:

STREAM OF STARS has a solid profile and was unlucky to bump into an unexposed handicap debut at Ffos Las on his most recent outing, so he’s put forward as the answer Got Grey disappointed with his finishing effort at Sandown last time but this is a less competitive race, while Fromheretoeternity could bounce back from a break

1-2-3: 1.STREAM OF STARS 2.GOT GREY (FR) 3.FROMHERETOETERNITY (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet with the Tote on the 2:00 at NEWBURY, 2:10 at THIRSK and 2:15 at NEWMARKET.

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 5 minutes after that announcement.

ALLOW ONE SOFT DRINK BETWEEN EVERY ALCOHOLIC DRINK

2.00

for three yrs old

Total prize fund £100000

THE TRADE NATION LONDON GOLD CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPLUS RACE)

No Horse st lb Draw Jockey

NEBRAS

(GB) (15)

Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Princess Loulou (IRE) (Pivotal)

Owner: Mr Imad Alsagar

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

Sponsor: Blue Diamond Stud Farm

9 9 (5)

Colours: DARK GREEN, WHITE stars on sleeves. Form: 10-22

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to connections’ Nashwa and made a winning start to career in a 1m Newmarket maiden last autumn. Beaten at short odds in 1m Southwell novice on reappearance but back on the up when 3 lengths second to Alpine Trail in 1 1/4m Newmarket listed race (good; Ernst Blofeld third) 15 days ago Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

GENEALOGY (GB) (217)

B c Wootton Bassett - Musical Art (IRE) (Dutch Art)

Owner: Tabor/Smith/Mrs J Magnier/Brant

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Highclere Stud

9 8 (9)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap Form: 215-

TIMEFORM VIEW Wootton Bassett colt who confirmed debut promise when winning 13-runner maiden at Punchestown (1m, good) in September 6 3/4 lengths fifth of 6 to to stablemate Delacroix in 1m Newmarket Group 3 on final 2-y-o start. A mark of 96 demands a smart performance but no surprise were he up to the task.

3 SADDADD (IRE) (36)

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96

9 7 (4)

B c Pinatubo (IRE) - Talmada (USA) (Cape Cross (IRE))

Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Godolphin

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK epaulets. Form: 1-32

TIMEFORM VIEW Pinatubo colt made a winning debut at Southwell in December and better form when placed in conditions events at Kempton (1m) and over C&D this spring. An opening mark of 95 demands improvement but may not have reached his limit after 3 starts.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 95

4 ERNST BLOFELD (IRE) (15)

B c Frankel - Quidura (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: White Birch Farm SC

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: White Birch Farm, SC

9 3 (2)

Colours: DARK GREEN, LIGHT GREEN yoke and armlets, DARK GREEN cap

Form: 313 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Frankel colt who conﬁrmed debut promise when off the mark in good style at Kempton (1 1/4m) last month. 6 1/4 lengths third of 4 to Alpine Trail in listed race at Newmarket (1 1/4m, good) 15 days ago, with reopposing Nebras 3 lengths ahead in second. Remains capable of better now switching to a handicap

5 QUAI DE BETHUNE

(FR) (44) 9 3 (8)

B c Persian King (IRE) - Edavanna (FR) (Wootton Bassett)

Owner: Mr Gary Gillies & Team Valor

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Ecurie X

Sponsor: racingclub.com

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE spots, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars and cap.

Form: 3-146

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 1m novice at Kempton in January but has found life harder in a pair of useful 1m conditions races on AW since. Now steps up to 1 1/4m for handicap debut back on the grass. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 91

6 LAW OF DESIGN (IRE) (32)

9 1 (7)

Ch g Sottsass (FR) - Areeda (IRE) (Refuse To Bend (IRE))

Owner: Manton Thoroughbreds IX

Trainer: Brian Meehan, Manton

Breeder: Knockaney Stud

Sponsor: Sirecam Europe

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN spots.

Form: 310-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 7f Ascot novice last September but has come up short in a Group 2 and listed race at Newmarket since. This looks a more realistic assignment but others certainly arrive with more pressing claims.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 89

7 WAVE RIDER (GB) (28) 8

B g Belardo (IRE) - Surfseeker (Golden Horn)

Owner: Dean, De Zoete, Inglett & Partner

Trainer: Harry Charlton, Beckhampton

Breeder: Merton Place Stud

Sponsor: Tattersalls

9 (1)

Colours: PURPLE and YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW and PURPLE striped sleeves.

Form: 43-2

TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 starts over 7f, ﬁnding the line coming just too soon in Wolverhampton novice on reappearance. Takes a big step up in trip here but he is sure to stay further and the yard’s good record in this makes him a must for the shortlist. Hooded ﬁrst time.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 83 Trevor Whelan 1M 2F

Hollie Doyle

Ryan Moore

Silvestre De Sousa

William Buick

Oisin Murphy

Sean Levey

8 CIRCUS OF ROME (GB)

(22) 8 8 (6)

B g Circus Maximus (IRE) - Sea Meets Sky (FR) (Dansili)

Owner: Mr Alex Smith

Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

Sponsor: Agetur (UK) Ltd

Colours: RED, RED and YELLOW hooped cap Form: 622-16

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice at 2 and made all on return at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March.

Creditable start to handicap career when sixth of 12 at Sandown (1 1/4m, good to soft) 22 days ago, keeping on after not clear run. The third gave the form a boost when winning last weekend and he looks capable of better too. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 82

9 ASMEN WARRIOR (IRE) (21)

8 8 (3)

Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Fair Sailing (IRE) (Docksider (USA))

Owner: Mr Scott Turner

Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Breeder: Airlie Stud

Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, MAROON stars, MAROON sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets and stars on MAROON cap Form: 0-22

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive form, going down only to a promising sort in a maiden over this trip at Leicester (good to ﬁrm) 3 weeks ago Should have more to offer now moving into handicaps. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 82

10 LIGHTENING MANN (GB) (13)

8 7 (10)

B g Kameko (USA) - Lightening Dance (Nathaniel (IRE))

Owner: Opulence Thoroughbreds & Mr Garry Gilroy

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Breeder: Dalwhinnie Bloodstock

Sponsor: Jack Channon Racing Limited

Colours: NAVY, GOLD braids, CREAM sleeves, NAVY cap, GOLD tassel Form: 05-1231 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Kameko gelding has shown much improved form stepped up in trip/ ﬁtted with a tongue tie, showing a good attitude to land a handicap over this trip at Newmarket (good to ﬁrm) 13 days ago Should remain very competitive after a 4lb rise Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 81

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 10

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

Edward Greatrex

2024: KING’S GAMBIT (IRE) 3 9 3 William Buick 7-2 (Harry Charlton) 13 ran

Betting Forecast:

5-1 Nebras (GB), 11-2 Asmen Warrior (IRE), 6-1 Wave Rider (GB), 17-2 Ernst Blofeld (IRE), Lightening Mann (GB), 9-1 Circus of Rome (GB), 10-1 Saddadd (IRE), 11-1 Genealogy (GB), 18-1 Quai de Bethune (FR), 40-1 Law of Design (IRE)

Race Summary:

Always a strong 3-y-o handicap CIRCUS OF ROME shaped well in what was likely a good handicap at Sandown last month and might be worth chancing with the Richard Hughes team continuing in form. The Charlton stable has a good record in this race so Wave Rider has to be interest now moving into his first handicap on the back of 3 promising runs in novices over shorter trips Asmen Warrior is another who has built a solid platform for handicaps and completes the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.CIRCUS OF ROME 2.WAVE RIDER 3.ASMEN WARRIOR (IRE)

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. HORSE WELFARE

David Probert

Joe Fanning

SECOND RACE 2.20

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £8000

THE

FYRNWY EQUINE CLINIC NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, May 12th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Fyrnwy Equine Clinic 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 stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £40. - Closed May 12th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

1 INDEPENDENT JIMMY (GB) (113) 6 12 0

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

Owner: Mr Ian Furlong

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mrs L. V. Williamson

Sponsor: IndependentPest Control&HygieneServicesLtd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stars, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE check sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 0/24430-

TIMEFORM VIEW Positive start in handicaps when making the frame twice at Carlisle Turned in a lacklustre display at Doncaster when last seen in January but it would come as no surprise were he to bounce back. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 93

2 EAGLES GOLD (GB) (35)

Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Only Together (IRE)

Owner: The Haydock Park Racing Syndicate

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Elwick Stud

Sponsor: Swansway

5 12 0

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW disc, BLACK sleeves, WHITE stars, BLACK cap, WHITE star Form: 54055F-

TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise in qualifying runs and was running respectably (disputing third at time) when falling soon after 2 out in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 35 days ago Should stay this far and one to consider from an easing mark. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 93

3 SOLDIER IN MAYO (IRE) (44) 5

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whatsthatallabout (IRE)

Owner: Red Rum Racing 2

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Joseph Sheahan

11 11

Colours: MAROON, YELLOW diamond, YELLOW cap Form: 314643-

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has made the frame in a couple of weak maiden hurdles. Into handicaps now but needs a bit more.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90

4 MAKE SUNSHINE (IRE) (9) 6

B m Make Believe - Sahara Sunshine

Owner: RS Racing (Syndicates)

Trainer: Ryan Potter, Sellack

Breeder: Michael Phelan & Make Believe Syndicate

Sponsor: RS Racing

11 11

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cross belts, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 42043-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form on second start for the yard when third in 8-runner handicap at Hereford (19.7f, good, 18/1) in March. Wasn’t in the same form when ﬁlling same spot at Stratford last week. Tongue strap on for 1st time Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90

5 GONE IN SIXTY (GB) (206) 8

B g Sixties Icon - Gib (IRE)

Owner: Alex Hales Racing Club

Trainer: Alex Hales, Edgecote

Breeder: Jeremy Gompertz

Sponsor: Winwood Construction UK Ltd

11 0

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW stars, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap, YELLOW star Form: 332200-

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden but on a handy mark on pick of form and needs considering back from 6 months off Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 79

6 KENMYA (FR) (26)

B m Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Wataany (FR)

Owner: Old Gold Racing 21

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Teddy Poirier, Bruno-Roland Poirier & La

Sponsor: Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing

5 10 13

Colours: OLD GOLD, WHITE chevron, WHITE cap Form: 05606-

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on Flat in France/Spain (stays 1 1/4m) but down the ﬁeld so far over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Fakenham last time Back up in trip Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 78

Jockey

William Maggs (5)

Toby Wynne

Brian Hughes

Conor Ring

Kielan Woods

Harry Skelton

7 BLENDED STEALTH (GB) (131)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Wyldello

Owner: Mr D Mullen, Mr G Barker and Partners

Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

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

Sponsor: Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited

8 10 10

Colours: PURPLE, PINK star, PINK and PURPLE chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, PURPLE star Form: 632005-

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who went agonisingly close at Hexham in November However, has followed that with 3 poor efforts. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 75

8 AFTER MIDNIGHT (GB) (184)

B m Sulamani (IRE) - Midnight Ocean

Owner: Exors of the Late Mr Donald Smith

Trainer: Julian Smith, Tirley

Breeder: Mrs W. Smith

8 10 8

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE cross belts and sleeves, striped cap Form: 00/UP/00-

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked decidedly limited in a couple of bumpers and 4 starts in this sphere. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 73

9 JAILBIRD (IRE) (28)

B f Awtaad (IRE) - Aghaany

Owner: The Sypel partnership

Trainer: Tjade Collier, Wilsden

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Sponsor: T C Racing

4 10 6

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW hoops and armlets. Form: P4030-

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on Flat and yet to better poor form over hurdles. Big step forward needed.

10 HOPE HILL (IRE) (111)

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Lightning Breeze (IRE)

Owner: Mrs S. Smith

Trainer: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Breeder: Patrick Keating

Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

7 10 5

Colours: DARK BLUE, large PINK spots, PINK cap Form: 0P0/554-

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 70

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 9.

Betting Forecast: 5-2 Eagles Gold (GB), 9-2 Soldier In Mayo (IRE), 6-1 Independent Jimmy (GB), Gone In Sixty (GB), 10-1 Kenmya (FR), 11-1 Make Sunshine (IRE), 25-1 Blended Stealth (GB), 28-1 Jailbird (IRE), 40-1 After Midnight (GB)

Race Summary: A weak handicap that may go to INDEPENDENT JIMMY if bouncing back from a lacklustre display at Doncaster after a break Gone In Sixty is a long-standing maiden but is on a handy mark judged on the pick of his efforts, with Eagles Gold considered also. 1-2-3:

Sean Quinlan

Harry Bannister

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £400000

THE BOYLESPORTS LOCKINGE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1)

No Horse Age st lb Draw Jockey

1 CHECKANDCHALLENGE (GB) (17) 6 9 2 (4)

B or Br g Fast Company (IRE) - Likeable (Dalakhani (IRE))

Owner: Mr A. Hetherton

Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket

Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

Sponsor: William Knight Racing Ltd

Colours: PINK, ROYAL BLUE seams and armlets, quartered cap Form: 265-203 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who was a respectable third in a 1m Ascot listed race 17 days ago but there’s nothing in his record to think he’ll be up to the task here.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 107

2 DANCING GEMINI (IRE) (22)

B c Camelot - Lady Adelaide (IRE) (Australia)

Owner: Fishdance Ltd

Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn

Breeder: Fishdance

Sponsor: Fishdance Ltd

4 9 2 (1)

Colours: ORANGE and DARK BLUE stripes, ORANGE cap. Form: 6654-11 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on his close second in French 2000 Guineas later in 2024 but back to form with a bang as a 4-y-o, winning a Doncaster listed race and Group 2 Sandown Mile (beat Tamfana 1 3/4 lengths) this spring. Likely to go well under Ryan Moore.

3 LEAD ARTIST

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118 Ryan Moore

(GB) (22) 4 9 2 (3)

B c Dubawi (IRE) - Obligate (Frankel)

Owner: Juddmonte

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc

Colours: GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves. Form: 31212-0 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Group 3s over 1m at Glorious Goodwood and 9f at Newmarket in a progressive 3-y-o campaign. Something can’t have been right when well held behind Dancing Gemini and Tamfana in the Group 2 Sandown Mile on reappearance 24 days ago

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117

4 NOTABLE SPEECH (GB) (196)

4 9 2 (9)

Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Swift Rose (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Colours: ROYAL BLUE. Form: 110153- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (beat Rosallion) and Sussex Stakes at Goodwood as a 3-y-o. Prone to the odd poor run but a high-class miler on his day and today’s likely ground conditions should be ideal.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 122

5 PERSICA (IRE)

(32)

Ch c New Bay - Rubira (AUS) (Lope de Vega (IRE))

Owner: Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: The Applecross Syndicate

Sponsor: Old Oak Holdings Ltd

4 9 2 (8)

Colours: PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves. Form: 1310-31 D

TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time 1 1/4m winner last year who took his form up another notch with a success in the Group 3 Earl of Sefton at Newmarket (9f, good to soft) on reappearance 32 days ago. Very likeable but this might be a little beyond his capabilities. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 112

6 PRAGUE

(IRE) (210)

5 9 2 (2)

B h Galileo (IRE) - Princess Noor (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

Owner: A Dal Pos, L Zanin, R Zanin

Trainer: Dylan Cunha, Newmarket

Breeder: Barronstown Stud

Sponsor: Tote

NON-RUNNER

R cap,

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE chevron, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PURPLE spots, EMERALD GREEN cap, PURPLE spots. Form: 145210- D

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 116 Non Runner

7 ROSALLION (IRE) (333)

4 9 2 (7)

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Rosaline (IRE) (New Approach (IRE))

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap. Form: 131/211- C D

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class colt who chased home Notable Speech in 2000 Guineas on his 3-yo reappearance before winning the Irish 2000 Guineas and St James’s Palace at Royal Ascot (Notable Speech behind). Missed the rest of last season due to a setback. The type to make up for lost time at 4. Star RatingHHHHH

Silvestre De Sousa

Oisin Murphy

William Buick

Tom Marquand

8 FALLEN ANGEL (GB) (223)

4 8 13 (5)

Gr f Too Darn Hot - Agnes Stewart (IRE) (Lawman (FR))

Owner: Wathnan Racing

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Branton Court Stud LLP

Sponsor: Damsa Holding Company W.L.L

Colours: PEACOCK BLUE, OLD GOLD sleeves, RED cap Form: 11/0124- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Moyglare and Irish 1000 Guineas winner who was also second in the Matron at Leopardstown in September Respectable 1 3/4 lengths fourth of 11 to Friendly Soul when stepped up to 1 1/4m in Prix de l’Opera at Longchamp ﬁnal start. Might be vulnerable up against the boys on return. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 114

9 TAMFANA (GER) (22)

4 8 13 (6)

B f Soldier Hollow - Tres Magniﬁque (FR) (Zoffany (IRE))

Owner: Quantum Leap Racing VIII & Friends

Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough

Breeder: Gestut Etzean U.H. H. Rodenburg

Sponsor: Shinco Racing Limited

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, armlets and cap. Form: 34113-2 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Unlucky not to win last year’s 1000 Guineas. Gained some compensation with stylish win in Sun Chariot back at Newmarket in October and returned with a good 1 3/4 lengths second to Dancing Gemini in Sandown Mile last month. Enjoys a 5lb swing in the weights with Roger Teal’s charge Likely to go well. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 116

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Kieran Shoemark

Betting Forecast:

11-4 Rosallion (IRE), 7-2 Notable Speech (GB), 4-1 Tamfana (GER), 5-1 Dancing Gemini (IRE), 14-1 Lead Artist (GB), 20-1 Persica (IRE), Fallen Angel (GB), 300-1 Checkandchallenge (GB)

Race Summary:

A cracking Lockinge Although ROSALLION’s 3-y-o campaign was curtailed by a respiratory infection it means last year’s Irish 2000 Guineas and St James’s Palace hero returns with relatively few miles on the clock and he can put down an early marker in this division and prove too strong for last year’s 2000 Guineas winner Notable Speech. On more favourable terms, Tamfana can turn around last month’s Sandown Mile form with Dancing Gemini and prove best of the rest 1-2-3: 1.ROSALLION (IRE) 2.NOTABLE SPEECH 3.TAMFANA (GER)

Rossa Ryan

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £25000

THE SHROPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW GRAND WYNNSTAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

2M 1F 77Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495 and the fifth £747 for five yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Shropshire County Show 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 stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 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 11 entries, 3 at £25 and 8 at £125 - Closed May 12th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

1 ETALON (IRE) (24)

Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - So You Said (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Suzanne Lawrence

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Ms Anne Marie Ryan

Sponsor: TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

8 12 0

Colours: PINK, BROWN epaulets, sleeves and cap Form: 5U3P41-

TIMEFORM VIEW Got right back on track when easily landing 7-runner handicap chase at Perth (16f, soft) 24 days ago Up 7lb but he remains leniently treated on past exploits. Big shout. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 139

2 FRINGILL DIKE (IRE) (26)

Ch g Mahler - Credo Star (IRE)

Owner: Caron & Paul Chapman

Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Breeder: Cathal Ennis

Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd

8 11 13

Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE armlets. Form: 201500- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Took this 12 months ago but he came in last of 10 in handicap chase at Plumpton (17f, good to soft) 26 days ago Has dropped to a handy mark if bouncing back here though. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 138

3 PARISENCORE (FR) (24)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Folk Dancing (FR)

Owner: Mrs I.C Sellars and Miss D.C Sellars

Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Breeder: S.C.E.A. Haras de Peyre

Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

9 11 4

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE halved sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 023324-

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form until coming in a well-held fourth of 7 to Etalon in handicap chase at Perth (16f, soft) 24 days ago Sort to get back on track quickly though. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 129

4 COASTGUARD STATION (IRE) (26) 9

Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Shuruwaat (IRE)

Owner: CatchTwentyTwo,Andyfreight HoldingsLtd

Trainer: Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Breeder: Michael O’Sullivan

Sponsor: Tote

11 2

Colours: PINK, PURPLE chevrons, PURPLE sleeves, YELLOW stars, PURPLE cap, YELLOW star Form: 544616- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Ascot in March and backed it up with a solid sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Plumpton (17f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Can go well again off a 2lb lower mark.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 127

5 THIRD TIME LUCKI (IRE) (48) 10 10 13

Br g Arcadio (GER) - Deﬁnite Valley (IRE)

Owner: The Craze Family

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr G. Delaney

Sponsor: Dunraven Group of Companies

Colours: DARK BLUE and PINK diabolo, DARK BLUE sleeves, PINK stars, quartered cap Form: 0//26505- D

TIMEFORM VIEW A smart chaser at his best for Dan Skelton in 2022/23. Joined present connections for £190,000 and ﬁnished a good second at Cheltenham in November Poor efforts since though, including behind Coastguard Station at Ascot latest, so others are preferred.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 124

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5

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

Harry Skelton

Craig Nichol

Danny McMenamin

David Noonan

Jonathan Burke

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

2024: FRINGILL DIKE (IRE) 7 11 5 Charlie Hammond 8-1 (Jedd O’Keeffe) 11 ran

Betting Forecast:

5-6 Etalon (IRE), 6-1 Coastguard Station (IRE), 13-2 Third Time Lucki (IRE), 15-2 Parisencore (FR), 12-1 Fringill Dike (IRE)

Race Summary:

ETALON returned to form in some style when an easy victor at Perth and can make light of a 7lb rise In-form Coastguard Station appeals as the one to chase home Dan Skelton’s 8-y-o.

1-2-3: 1.ETALON (IRE) 2.COASTGUARD STATION (IRE) 3.PARISENCORE (FR)

Don’t forget to bet with the Tote on the 3:10 at NEWBURY, 3:20 at THIRSK and 3:25 at NEWMARKET.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.

3.10

for three yrs old ﬁllies

Total prize fund £75000

THE CHILDWICKBURY STUD

FILLIES’

TRIAL

STAKES

(CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

No Horse

1 BINTABUHA (IRE) (20)

B f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Coral Garden (Halling (USA))

Owner: Salhia Stud Limited

Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket

Breeder: Ballymaglassan Farm Limited

1M 2F

st lb Draw Jockey

9 2 (6)

Colours: TURQUOISE and SILVER diamonds. Form: 2345-51 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement when getting off the mark in 9-runner handicap (11/1) at Wetherby (10f, good to ﬁrm) 20 days ago Asked much bigger question now, however, and likely lacks potential of some of her rivals.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 80 Jim Crowley

2 CECILIA STAR (IRE) (49)

9 2 (8)

B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bridge Royal Game (Royal Applause)

Owner: ELB Bloodstock Ltd & Mr M. Fitzpatrick

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Breeder: Cranford Bloodstock UK Ltd

Sponsor: GB Helicopters

Colours: PURPLE, ORANGE stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PURPLE armlets, ORANGE cap Form: 1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Well supported and duly made a winning debut in 5-runner maiden (5/6) at Newcastle (10.2f) 49 days ago Should have learnt plenty from that but rather thrown in deep end now.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Kieran Shoemark

3 ECSTATIC (JPN) (21)

9 2 (4)

B f Lord Kanaloa (JPN) - Magic Wand (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs

John Magnier

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder: Coolmore Stud

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap. Form: 3155-20

TIMEFORM VIEW Tipperary maiden winner last year who ran right up to her best when second in Group 3 at the Curragh (8f) on return in April. Proved disappointing over this trip at Navan since but can’t be ruled out here.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 99 Ryan

4 LIKEALOT (GB) (93)

Gr f Camelot - Likeable (Dalakhani (IRE))

Owner: Helena Springﬁeld Ltd

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

Sponsor: Meon Valley Stud

9 2 (10)

Colours: BLACK, WHITE spots, BLACK sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a good turn of foot when a striking debut winner in 7-runner novice at Chelmsford City (10f) in February This Camelot ﬁlly looks capable of considerably better and must enter calculations. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Rossa Ryan

5 PROTEST (GB) (14)

Ch f Ulysses (IRE) - Plead (Dutch Art)

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Sponsor: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

9 2 (9)

Colours: RED, WHITE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 14-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement with each outing thus far, latest when 2 lengths sixth of 9 in listed race at Goodwood (8f, good to ﬁrm) 14 days ago Worth a crack at this longer trip and is not out of things. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 91

6 QILIN QUEEN (IRE) (13)

9 2 (1)

Ch f Pinatubo (IRE) - Seagull (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

Owner: TBT Racing

Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Mrs T. Mahon

Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE chevron, ORANGE sleeves and cap Form: 312-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Continued her race-to-race progression when good 3 1/2 lengths third of 7 in listed race at Newmarket (10f, good to ﬁrm, 11/2) on return 13 days ago

Likely more to come yet and is one for shortlist. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95 Hollie Doyle

7 REVOIR (GB) (213)

B f Study of Man (IRE) - Regardez (Champs Elysees)

Owner: Mr J. H. Richmond-Watson

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Breeder: Lawn Stud

Sponsor: Dunlin

9 2 (3)

Colours: BOTTLE GREEN, WHITE cap, LIME GREEN star Form: 1-

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start in 9-runner maiden (6/4) at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) in October Faces stiffer company and different conditions on return but is clearly well thought of Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Hector Crouch

Moore

Silvestre De Sousa

8 SAND GAZELLE (GB) (13)

Ch f Frankel - Desirous (Kingman)

Owner: The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: Mr Faisal Meshrf Al Qahtani

Sponsor: The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Limited

9 2 (5)

Colours: WHITE, three DARK GREEN stripes on body and sleeves, DARK GREEN cap Form: 1-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Frankel filly who scored emphatically on her debut in novice at Kempton (7f) in December and improved significantly on that when fourth of 7 in listed race at Newmarket (10f, good to firm, 7/1) on return 13 days ago. Further progress is on the cards and she looks a likely player. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 93

9 WINTER’S SONG (GB) (22)

B f Dubawi (IRE) - Hibaayeb (Singspiel (IRE))

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

9 2 (7)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE. Form: 12 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted fairly-useful form in both starts thus far, latest when second of 5 in novice (13/8) at Sandown (10f, good to soft) 22 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Remains open to improvement. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 88

10 WONDER STAR (GB) (8)

9 2 (2)

B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Waldnah (New Approach (IRE))

Owner: Paul & Sally Flatt, Childwickbury Stud

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

Sponsor: Childwickbury Stud

Colours: BLACK, EMERALD GREEN

seams and sleeves, RED cap. Form: 6-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Beneﬁted by step up in trip when taking 10-runner maiden (6/4) at Ascot (10f, ﬁrm) 8 days ago, cosily. Likely more to come yet and warrants plenty of respect. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Tom Marquand

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

The

Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

2024: DIAMOND RAIN 3 9 2 William Buick 3-1 (Charlie Appleby) 5 ran

Betting Forecast:

9-2 Qilin Queen (IRE), Sand Gazelle (GB), 5-1 Ecstatic (JPN), 9-1 Protest (GB), 12-1 Likealot (GB), Winter’s Song (GB), Wonder Star (GB), 16-1 Cecilia Star (IRE), Revoir (GB), 22-1 Bintabuha (IRE)

Race Summary:

SAND GAZELLE was having just her second career outing when running well in a similar contest at Newmarket earlier this month and looks likely to improve again. She can land the spoils Qilin Queen and Wonder Star head the list of dangers.

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THE HORSE PWR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

2M 145Y

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 maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a ﬂat race Enter by noon, May 12th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 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 best turned out horse in this race 12 entries at £40. - Closed May 12th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

No Horse Age st lb

1 CITY OF DIAMONDS (IRE) (198) 5 11 4

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Honey Rosie (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. Fyffe

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mr Patrick Harrington

Sponsor: JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star.

Form: 2/0-

TIMEFORM VIEW From the family of useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 19f) King of The Picts. Runner-up only outing in Irish points (Mar 2024). Not persevered with once held on ﬁrst start under Rules (well held in a Newcastle bumper) and could yet have more to offer on hurdling debut. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingBrian

2 GARSWOOD GOLD (GB) (505) 6

Ch g Garswood - Donna Giovanna

Owner: Mr Robert P. Clarke

Trainer: Clare Ellam, Market Drayton

Breeder: Grove Farm Stud Sponsor: Tote

11 4

Colours: ORANGE, BLACK star, BLACK and ORANGE chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap, ORANGE star. Form: 0/-

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred more for the Flat and found it all too much on debut for Paul John Gilligan when last in a bumper at Leopardstown in December. Plenty to prove making stable/hurdles debut following 16 months off Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingBrendan

3 ILOSTASOCK (IRE) (38)

Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Killura (USA)

Owner: Nigel Sanders and Ella Pickard

Trainer: Ella Pickard, Taunton

Breeder: Mrs Ebba Pate

Sponsor: Differentia Consulting Ltd

5 11 4

Colours: WHITE and ROYAL BLUE check, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap.

Form: 005-

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked limited on three starts in bumpers, faring no better in blinkers (retained) last time Signiﬁcant improvement needed now sent hurdling. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Ben

4 OLD BRIDGE (FR) (22)

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 12

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE star, WHITE and ORANGE check sleeves, BLACK cap, ORANGE star.

Form: 023-

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed steady improvement for Gordon Elliott, placing on both hurdle starts, latest when third in a 14-runner novice at Kilbeggan (16f) last month. This looks a good opportunity on stable debut. Strong claims in receipt of handy 4-y-o weight allowance. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 115

5 BLACKWATER LILLY (GB) (33)

B m Casamento (IRE) - Cuckoo’s Calling

Owner: Richard & Katherine Gilbert

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Straightline Bloodstock

Sponsor: Straightline (NE) Ltd

5 10 11

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (quartered), BLACK and WHITE striped sleeves and cap. Form: 422233-

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a runner-up in bumpers and showed improvement when ﬁlling the same position on hurdles debut at Newcastle (16.2f) in November. Bounced back to that sort of form (after 4 months off) when third in a Hexham novice (16.2f) last month. Cheekpieces added and merits consideration in this company.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 103

6 JUST TELL ROBYN (GB) (23) 5 10 11

B m Telescope (IRE) - Robyn de Galles (IRE)

Owner: The Perthy Partnership

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Vintner Stud Sponsor: Swansway

Colours: DARK GREEN, ORANGE disc, DARK GREEN and GREY chevrons on sleeves, MAROON and DARK GREEN hooped cap

Form: 0P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope mare has offered little in 2 starts, most recently when pulled-up on hurdles debut at this course (19.6f) 23 days ago. Back in trip but hard to fancy on what she’s shown so far. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

Jockey

Hughes

Powell

Godfrey

Jack Tudor

Craig Nichol

Toby Wynne

7 MOUTHSHUTEYESOPEN (IRE) (63) 6 10 11

B m Pillar Coral - Sainte Russy (FR)

Owner: Mr Wayne Woods

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Ballinaroone Stud Ltd

Sponsor: J.Dot Limited

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stars on sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 10-

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred sort commanded £15,000 after winning an Irish point in January but was well beaten (took strong hold) on Rules debut in a bumper in March having been notably weak in the betting. Hood added for hurdles debut and jockey bookings suggest she’s the stable second string. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Hood worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No 4, 6. Blinkers worn by No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.

Betting Forecast:

11-10 Old Bridge (FR), 2-1 Blackwater Lilly (GB), 6-1 City of Diamonds (IRE), 18-1 Mouthshuteyesopen (IRE), 100-1 Ilostasock (IRE), 150-1 Garswood Gold (GB), Just Tell Robyn (GB)

Race Summary:

OLD BRIDGE showed enough in 2 hurdles starts for Gordon Elliott to suggest he can take this ordinary contest on stable debut, in receipt of a useful looking 4-y-o weight allowance. Main danger Blackwater Lilly has run with credit in a couple of maiden/novice hurdles and could have a big say in first-time cheekpieces Of the rest, point runner-up City of Diamonds may step forward from his Rules debut now sent hurdling.

1-2-3: 1.OLD BRIDGE (FR) 2.BLACKWATER LILLY

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24/05/12 - 08/02/22

FIFTH RACE 4.05

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Total prize fund £10000

THE REMEMBERING KITTY WARBURTON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

3M 30Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the ﬁfth £303. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, May 12th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Warburton Family 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 stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 16 entries at £50. - Closed May 12th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

1 CARRIGMOORNA ROWAN (IRE) (23) 8 12 0

B g Sea Moon - Carrigmoorna Fame (IRE)

Owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate Carrigmoorn

Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe

Breeder: Mr Michael Veale

Sponsor: Olive Print & Graphics

Colours: RED, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, WHITE cap. Form: 1/F5656- D

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair winner at 21f over hurdles but yet to match that form in two runs in this sphere, sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, good) 23 days ago Cheekpieces are reached for now. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA

2 WALKING THE WALK (IRE) (200)

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Iconic Events (IRE)

Owner: Jane Graves Racing

Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Breeder: Desmond Devereux

Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

10 12 0

Colours: ORANGE, ORANGE and DARK BLUE check sleeves and cap. Form: 40/33PP- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of sorts when last seen on the track, undergoing breathing surgery before pulled up in handicap chase over C&D 6 months ago Others appeal more. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 105 Liam Harrison

3 THE DARK EDGE (IRE) (28)

Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - The Keane Edge (IRE)

Owner: The Dark Edge Partnership

Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Breeder: Barry O’Connor Sponsor: Merriebelle Stable LLC

6 11 11

Colours: YELLOW, MAROON epaulets, MAROON and YELLOW chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 224012-

TIMEFORM VIEW Comes here better than ever over hurdles, a clear runner-up in handicap at Huntingdon (25f, good to soft) 28 days ago Not taken lightly on his chase debut. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102 Lilly

4 ANOTHER LORD (IRE) (31)

Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Run Cat (IRE)

Owner: Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace

Trainer: Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Breeder: Martin Keating

8 11 7

Colours: RED, YELLOW diamond, RED sleeves, YELLOW spots, RED cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 202421- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a ﬁrst victory over fences in 11-runner handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f, soft) 31 days ago Jumped better than previously there so he’s very much one to consider despite a 9lb hike. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98

5 MRS TABITHA (GB) (35)

B m Jack Hobbs - Hunca Munca (IRE)

Owner: The Preston Lodge Syndicate

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Preston Lodge Stud

Sponsor: Swansway

6 10 12

Colours: BLACK, WHITE cross belts, diabolo on sleeves. Form: 4r3202- C

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable type over hurdles but she made a good start over fences when second of 10 in handicap over C&D (good) 35 days ago. Again blinkered here and can’t be discounted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 89

6 YES AND YES (IRE) (28)

Gr g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Our Katie (IRE)

Owner: Mr David W Jagger & Mrs Belinda Clarke

Trainer: Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Pat & Eddie Barry

8 10 8

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW star, striped sleeves and diamond on cap. Form: 04/4133-

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in 2m3f handicap chase at Chepstow in March and has backed it up with solid third placings at Warwick and Carlisle since. Must enter calculations. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 85

Pinchin

Brian Hughes

Toby Wynne

Lee Edwards

7 BUMPY EVANS (IRE) (41) 7 10 7

Ch g Ocovango - Gaye Native (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Samantha Dunn

Trainer: Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Breeder: Kingswood Manor Bloodstock

Colours: DARK GREEN, PINK chevron, armlets and diamonds on cap Form: 2/11211- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in 3 hurdles starts for Ben Lund in 2022/23 but successful twice between the ﬂags last year and now 2-3 over fences following victory at Ffos Las (19.4f, good to soft) last month. A player in his hat-trick bid stepped up in trip

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

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

Betting Forecast:

9-4 Bumpy Evans (IRE), 4-1 Another Lord (IRE), 13-2 Carrigmoorna Rowan (IRE), The Dark Edge (IRE), 7-1 Mrs Tabitha (GB), 9-1 Yes And Yes (IRE), 25-1 Walking The Walk (IRE)

Race Summary: BUMPY EVANS hasn’t looked back since sent chasing and is fancied to go 3-4 now he steps up in distance following his rallying Ffos Las success Another recent Ffos Las scorer Another Lord is next on the list, with chasing debutant The Dark Edge and the consistent Yes And Yes both firmly in the picture too.

1-2-3: 1.BUMPY EVANS (IRE) 2.ANOTHER LORD (IRE) 3.THE DARK EDGE (IRE)

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Total prize fund £10000

THE WREXHAM LAGER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

2M 1F 77Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the ﬁfth £303. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, May 12th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 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 best turned out horse in this race 12 entries at £50. - Closed May 12th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

1 FAMOSO (IRE) (37) 9

B g Fame And Glory - Mucho Macabi (IRE)

Owner: The Evron Experience

Trainer: Matt Sheppard, Ledbury Breeder: Sweetmans Bloodstock

12 0

Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE hoop, hooped sleeves, striped cap Form: 145232- D

TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time winner last season, latest at Ludlow in December, and comes here on the back of a solid second of 3 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (16.3f, good) 37 days ago. A player off an easing mark. Star RatingHHHHH

2 INTREPIDE SUD (FR) (49) 7

B g Coastal Path - Altitude Sud (FR)

Owner: The Chicheley Partnership

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mme Michele Juhen-Cypres

Sponsor: BresBet

11 13

Colours: BLACK, RED sash, WHITE sleeves and cap Form: 3/1PP60-

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning hurdling return in Uttoxeter maiden last October However, he was pulled up next time and his 2 subsequent efforts in this sphere have been anything but encouraging. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 104

3 NEVENDON (GB) (26)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Unex Mona Lisa

Owner: West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

Sponsor: Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

8 11 13

Colours: BLACK, WHITE hoops, RED sleeves and cap Form: 4P2123-

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over fences at Southwell in October but a below-par third at Plumpton on his last run in this sphere. Should be ﬁtter for a recent Flat run though so not ruled out. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 104

4 FLASH IN THE PARK (IRE) (23) 7

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mrs Masters (IRE)

Owner: MT Hughes, John Lawson, Stephanie Kaye

Trainer: Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsﬁeld

Breeder: Denis Cummins

11 8

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE chevron, RED sleeves and cap Form: 1F0P53-

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted his best effort for current yard when (blinkered for 1st time) third of 10 in handicap chase at Warwick (16.2f, good) 23 days ago Needs to back it up Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 99

5 NEIGH BOTHA (IRE) (34) 8 11 7

B g Doyen (IRE) - Holmshill Gill (IRE)

Owner: That’s Fine Syndicate

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Joseph Neville

Sponsor: Swansway

Colours: PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN star, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, BLACK stars, PURPLE cap, EMERALD GREEN star Form: 431P25-

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over hurdles at Southwell in November but in and out since, only ﬁfth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good) 34 days ago Needs to bounce back. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

6 JAITROPLACLASSE (FR) (59) 6

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

Owner: Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas

Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Breeder: David Lumet & Dr V. Catherine Lumet

11 7

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK cross belts and armlets. Form: 466/034-

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced for Nicky Henderson. Solid chasing handicap third at Bangor for his new yard in February but beat only one in similar company at Huntingdon following month. Worth another chance after a break. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

Sean Houlihan

Jonathan Burke

Robert Dunne

Craig Nichol

Charlie Price (3)

7 LAHIRE (FR) (36)

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Arrivederla (IRE)

Owner: Bankhouse Thoroughbreds

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mr Christophe Jouandou

5 11 2

Colours: DARK BLUE and YELLOW check, DARK BLUE sleeves and cap Form: F4220F- D

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 11 runs since his last win in 2023 and he was held when fell last in handicap chase at Sedgeﬁeld (16.4f, good) on his debut over fences 36 days ago Needs to step forward.

8 GREENROCK ABBEY (IRE) (25) 9

Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Aos Dana (IRE)

Owner: R L Baker & R Lee

Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Breeder: Mark Slevin

Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

Rating 93

10 8

Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, WHITE cap, DARK BLUE star Form: 4P4564-

TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing sequence and he came in a below-form fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, good) 25 days ago Others appeal more.

9 BARRANCO (IRE) (120) 8 10 2

B g Shirocco (GER) - Be My Presenting (IRE)

Owner: Barry and the Chuckles

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

Sponsor: Swansway

Colours: RED and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and RED quartered cap Form: 45/PP/PP-

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner for Stuart Crawford in 2021 but lightly-raced since and little to shout about for Henry Hogarth, pulled up on his chasing bow at Market Rasen last time Needs this yard switch to spark major improvement. Watch the betting. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/1/2025 it was reported that the horse made two jumping mistakes. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 74

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 9. Blinkers worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 8.

Betting Forecast:

9-2 Famoso (IRE), 5-1 Flash In The Park (IRE), 11-2 Greenrock Abbey (IRE), 7-1 Lahire (FR), 8-1 Neigh Botha (IRE), 9-1 Nevendon (GB), Jaitroplaclasse (FR), 11-1 Intrepide Sud (FR), 40-1 Barranco (IRE)

Race Summary:

FAMOSO is proving a reliable sort and can gain a deserved victory here off an easing mark in a contest where many arrive with something to prove. Nevendon could emerge as the main threat back in this sphere after a recent Flat run, with Jaitroplaclasse also worthy of consideration after a break. 1-2-3: 1.FAMOSO (IRE) 2.NEVENDON 3.JAITROPLACLASSE (FR)

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Brian Hughes

Richard Patrick

Toby Wynne

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10000

THE BANGOR-ON-DEE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the ﬁfth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, May 12th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb 17 entries at £50 - Closed May 12th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

1 AAZZA (IRE) (32)

B m Beat Hollow - Kalygarde (FR)

Owner: Helen Ray and Isabel Tebay

Trainer: Paul Robson, Alnwick

Breeder: Louis G. Vambeck

Sponsor: PRCT Bloodstocks Limited

9 11 11

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK diamond, diamonds on sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, BLACK diamond. Form: 030211-

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a 3m Wetherby handicap in March prior to following up over a similar trip at Southwell in April, full value for the win despite getting ﬁrst run. Up 5lb but dangerous to dismiss in hat-trick bid. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 97 Ryan Mania

2 FINE BY HER (GB) (170)

B m Shirocco (GER) - High Beneﬁt (IRE)

Owner: Mrs J.A. Benson & Miss S.N. Benson

Trainer: Julian Smith, Tirley

Breeder: John R. Hales

Sponsor: Mrs Benson & Miss S.N. Benson

9 11 9

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and GREY diabolo, quartered cap. Form: PPR/10P- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from return when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 170 days ago. Up in trip with a bit to prove after another absence. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 95 Harry Bannister

3 IZZY’S GREY (IRE) (14)

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

Owner: SHININMOON

Trainer: Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Mount Eaton Stud Ltd

6 11 6

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK spots, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap. Form: 45032-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden placed in two C&D handicaps prior to disappointing (pulled up) at Uttoxeter earlier this month. Needs to bounce back in ﬁrst-time tongue tie STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 92

4 STROLLING ALONG (IRE) (28)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Browngirlinthering (IRE)

Owner: The Late John Hales

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Coisdeel Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

5 11 5

Colours: YELLOW, RED star, YELLOW sleeves, WHITE armlets, YELLOW cap, RED star Form: 40003-

TIMEFORM VIEW Debut fourth in Carlisle bumper but proved too free in maiden/novice hurdles. Much improved when racing more efficiently in tongue tie when third of 14 on handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f) last month. Remains open to further progress over this longer trip and good claims. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 91

5 HEATHER HONEY (GB) (42)

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Firth of Malt

Owner: Mrs S. Smith

Trainer: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Breeder: Distillery Stud

Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

6 11 4

Colours: DARK BLUE, large PINK spots, PINK cap. Form: 500541-

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced mare justiﬁed support to easily get off the mark in a 9-runner Newcastle handicap (23.7f) last time, appreciating the longer trip 8lb rise makes life tougher but further improvement cannot be ruled out.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 90

6 AFTER MANY DAYS (GB) (85) 6 11 2

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Last of Her Line

Owner: Mrs L Nixon

Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow

Breeder: T. F. F. Nixon

Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd

Colours: DARK GREEN and ORANGE (quartered), ORANGE sleeves and cap Form: 0/5P03P-

TIMEFORM VIEW On a potentially fair mark judged on bits and pieces of her hurdles form but not on what she’s achieved in 3 hurdles runs since returning to action in November Underwhelming chase debut last time doesn’t inspire conﬁdence, and she has something to prove back over hurdles with headgear reﬁtted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 88

Sam Twiston-Davies

Lee Edwards

Harry Skelton

Peter Kavanagh (3)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 3.

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

The Result

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Betting Forecast:

9-4 Strolling Along (IRE), 5-2 Aazza (IRE), 4-1 Heather Honey (GB), 13-2 Izzy’s Grey (IRE), 12-1 After Many Days (GB), 28-1 Fine By Her (GB)

Race Summary:

STROLLING ALONG channelled his enthusiasm more efficiently fitted with a tongue tie when third on handicap debut and looks to have a big chance if he can do the same over this longer trip Hat-trick seeking Aazza could be dangerous if allowed to dictate, while Heather Honey should not be underestimated on the back of her comfortable Newcastle success

1-2-3: 1.STROLLING ALONG (IRE) 2.AAZZA (IRE) 3.HEATHER HONEY

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