Welcome to Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse for our most glamourous fixture of the year, Ladies Day.
Today is a chance for racegoers to dress up and enjoy a great day of thrilling jumps racing. The competition won’t just be on the track today, with all guests invited to take part in our best dressed competition for the chance to win some fantastic prizes.
We have a full card of seven races today, plus two pony races to start the day. Pony racing begins at 2.55pm with the second pony race commencing at 3.15pm. Our most valuable race comes at the start of the card with the Rachel Jones Memorial Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase, at 3.55pm. Runners and riders compete for a total prize pot of £15,000. The day draws to a close at 7.30pm with the Summer Social On Friday 4th July Open National Hunt Flat Race.
I’d like to say a special thanks to today’s sponsors, Golden Sunset Holidays, Forrest Recruitment and Wrexham Lager All here at Bangor-on-Dee are grateful for your support.
We look forward to welcoming you back racing here on Friday 4th July for our Summer Social Night. We hope you’ll join us again then.
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
ASCOT 3.40PM THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II JUBILEE STAKES (GROUP 1)
1ST RACE 3.55PM THE RACHEL JONES MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE
ASCOT 4.20PM THE JERSEY STAKES (GROUP 3)
2ND RACE 4.35PM THE FORREST RECRUITMENT MARES’ HANDICAP CHASE
ASCOT 5.00PM THE WOKINGHAM STAKES (HERITAGE HANDICAP)
3RD RACE 5.15PM THE WREXHAM LAGER HANDICAP CHASE
ASCOT 5.35PM THE GOLDEN GATES STAKES
4TH RACE 5.50PM THE BANGOR-ON-DEE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE
5TH RACE 6.25PM THE WREXHAM LAGER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
6TH RACE 7.00PM THE GOING IS GOOD NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
7TH RACE 7.30PM THE SUMMER SOCIAL ON FRIDAY 4TH JULY OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT 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 (67 wins from 364 runners, 18%) runs BAREBACK JACK (3.55), MEETINGOFTHEWATERS and SOLENT GATEWAY (5.50), AOTANO and BELLBIRD (6.25), INDEPENDENT JIMMY (7.00), WHITEOAK DUFFY and FRAMMY (7.30).
O GREENALL & J GUERRIERO (27 wins from 229 runners, 12%) runs BARRANCO (3.55), SPECIAL DRAGON (4.35), HEROIQUE DE MAULDE (5.15), URBAN RHYTHM (5.50), DOG FOX (6.25).
N & W TWISTON-DAVIES (15 wins from 64 runners, 23%) runs DONALD JUMP (7.30).
TRAINERS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
BIG RACE CONNECTIONS
1. DONALD McCAIN
2. BRIAN HUGHES
HORSES: SOLENT GATEWAY, BELLBIRD, WHITEOAK DUFFY
J OWEN (12 wins from 59 runners, 20%) runs LEADING FORCE (5.15), CHILLHI (7.00).
M BOWEN (4 wins from 8 runners, 50%) runs KATE MADRIK (4.35), AXEL BLEUE (7.30).
LEADING JOCKEYS AT BANGOR-ON-DEE (2020-2025) WITH RIDES:
BRIAN HUGHES (48 wins from 231 rides, 21%) rides SOLENT GATEWAY (5.50), BELLBIRD (6.25), SPARTAN WARRIOR (7.00), WHITEOAK DUFFY (7.30).
SEAN BOWEN (16 wins from 97 rides, 16%) rides FANCY STUFF (4.35), LEADING FORCE (5.15), CHILLHI (7.00), KNOLTON PARK (7.30).
HENRY BROOKE (14 wins from 103 rides, 14%) rides SPECIAL DRAGON (4.35), HEROIQUE DE MAULDE (5.15), URBAN RHYTHM (5.50), DOG FOX (6.25).
JOCKEYS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
SEAN BOWEN (12 wins from 34 rides, 35%) rides listed above.
BRIAN HUGHES (4 wins from 20 rides, 20%) rides listed above
HENRY BROOKE (3 wins from 16 rides, 19%) rides listed above
WEIGHTWATCHER
The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years:
5.15 LEADING FORCE (won off 107 down 4lb to 103); C AP DU NORD (won off 122 down 20lb to 102).
LONGEST TRAVELLERS
ISTHATRIGHTKATIE (7.30) trained by Miss K Brown, Ireland.
TIGRESS LILLY (7.30) trained by L Russell, Kinross, distance of 281 miles.
GETALEAD (6.25) & BALLYLICKY BAY (7.30) trained by K Pickard, Umberleigh, distance of 233 miles.
LEADING FORCE (5.15) & CHILLHI (7.00) trained by J Owen, Newmarket, distance of 170 miles.
DIAMOND DICE (6.25) trained by M Gillard, Sherborne, distance of 165 miles.
SPARTAN WARRIOR (7.00) trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, distance of 163 miles.
CALLI BLACK (4.35) & SIX AND OUT (6.25) trained by D Weston, West Overton, distance of 156 miles.
KATE MADRIK (4.35) & AXEL BLEUE (7.30) trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, distance of 156 miles.
NOTE:
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Collingham joined Jake Coulson’s yard after winning a claimer over hurdles at Fakenham last month and is respected, despite the runner-up doing little to boost the form in two subsequent starts. However, TACTICAL AFFAIR’s 10-length romp at Stratford carries most substance and he gets a confident vote. The hat-trick seeking Barranco was also a facile winner on his latest start but an 18lb higher rating looks a harsh assessment
TOTEWIN: TACTICAL AFFAIR
TOTEEACHWAY: COLLINGHAM
OBSESSEDWITHYOU was a ready winner over two miles at Ffos Las last month and could be tough to reel in if the step back up in distance can be taken in her stride. Calli Black also rates a serious player based on an improved round of jumping when she scored at Worcester a fortnight ago. C&D winner Fancy Stuff and Lost Connections can also figure with their stamina not in question.
TOTEWIN: OBSESSEDWITHYOU
TOTEEACHWAY: CALLI BLACK
LEADING FORCE fell for the first time under Rules when he seemingly failed to adapt to racing in a visor at Worcester a fortnight ago. He can atone for that uncharacteristic mishap, with cheekpieces reemployed instead. A ready winner in the same headgear at Uttoxeter on his penultimate start, the eight-year-old should also benefit from Sean Bowen being back in the saddle. Old Page can figure if he transfers his Sedgefield form to this venue, while Cap Du Nord appeals off a competitive mark.
TOTEWIN: LEADING FORCE
TOTEEACHWAY: OLD PAGE
SOLENT GATEWAY got off the mark in this sphere over track and trip earlier in the month and sets the standard with an official rating of 112. It would be no surprise to see him defy his 7lb penalty, with the main threat possibly One Cool Dreamer Alan King’s four-year-old could only manage fourth on his first outing over timber at Warwick, but he should take a step forward to have a say Granny B looks best of the rest
TOTEWIN: SOLENT GATEWAY
TOTEEACHWAY: ONE COOL DREAMER
Getalead ran in snatches when second over 2m5f at Warwick last month and should remain competitive off an unchanged mark, but the drop in trip is a concern. With that in mind, BELLBIRD gets the vote. Donald McCain’s mare occupied the runner-up berth in a warmer event at Cartmel and the assessor may have been generous to only put her up 1lb. Dog Fox can fight it out for the minor honours.
TOTEWIN: BELLBIRD
TOTEEACHWAY: GETALEAD
SPARTAN WARRIOR opened his account over timber with a determined victory at Kelso. The four-year-old has plenty of scope for further improvement in this code and a 2lb rise may not be enough to anchor him. Land Girl’s Luck looked beaten when left in the lead at Southwell, although she still finished well clear of the rest and another good effort looks likely Chillhi should be noted reverting to hurdles on only his second start for James Owen’s yard.
TOTEWIN: SPARTAN WARRIOR
TOTEEACHWAY: LAND GIRL’S LUCK
The winner of a race on the level between the flags in April, LORD CAUVELLIERE followed that with a successful debut under Rules at Stratford on his first start for Sheila Lewis. He can defy a penalty with the prospect of more to come. Flying Pimpernel showed ability when second at Fontwell on her introduction and she could have a say in the outcome, while Knolton Park is related to a bumper winner and is a newcomer to note with Sean Bowen on board.
TOTEWIN: LORD CAUVELLIERE
TOTEEACHWAY: FLYING PIMPERNEL
LADIES DAY BEST DRESSED COMPETITION
Enter our Best Dressed Competition for your chance to WIN some fabulous prizes!
When: 2pm - 5.15pm
Where: Flower wall located at the Bangor end entrance Presentation: Approximately 6.30pm in the Parade Ring Good Luck!
Colours: Royal Blue, Emerald Green Hoops, Royal Blue Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, Emerald Green Quartered
9 Mayday Black Mink Jack Yardley
Min Weight: 7st 2lbs gelding
12
Pony Age: 2008 Colour: Black Height: 137 Form: 7,6
Colours: White, Red Hoops, Red Sleeves, White Spots, Red Cap
1
Its Fatherted Sophie Fryer
Min Weight: 10st 4lbs gelding
Height: 148 Form: 4,1
12
Pony Age: 2012 Colour: Bay
Colours: Navy Blue, Pink Star, Navy Blue Sleeves, Pink Stars, Navy Blue Cap, Pink Star
2
White Water Lowan Cruise Mills
Min Weight: 9st 4lbs mare
Height: 148 Form:
14
Pony Age: 2011 Colour: Bay
Colours: Royal Blue, White Stars, Red Sleeves, White Stars, White Cap, Red Star
3 Leo Zee Lion William Pearman
Min Weight: 8st 13lbs gelding
Height: 148 Form: 5
16
Pony Age: 2020 Colour: Bay
Colours: Light Green, Orange Hoop, Light Green Sleeves, Orange Armlets, Light Green Cap, Orange Check
4 Tiny Dancer
Min Weight: 8st 8lbs gelding
Height: 145 Form: 2
Harry Longsdon 13
Pony Age: 2009 Colour: Bay
Colours: Emerald Green, White Diabolo, Emerald Green Sleeves, White Diablo, Emerald Green Cap, White Quartered
5 Bohemian Belle Lola Moore 13
Min Weight: 8st 8lbs mare
Height: 147 Form: 6
Pony Age: 2020 Colour: Bay
Colours: Purple, Purple Sleeves, Grey Stars, Purple Cap, Grey Star
6 Gentle Dancer Charlie Nunn
Min Weight: 8st 8lbs mare
Height: 148 Form: 4
13
Pony Age: 2018 Colour: Bay
Colours: Royal Blue, Yellow Star, Yellow Sleeves, Royal Blue Armlet, Royal Blue Cap, Yellow Stars
7 The Ginja Ninja Annabelle Knowles
Min Weight: 8st 3lbs mare
13
Pony Age: 2020 Colour: Bay Height: 148 Form: 9
Colours: Light Blue, Purple Stars, White Sleeves, Light Blue Cap, Purple Stars
8
Obi 1 Knobi Oliver Vigors
Min Weight: 8st 3lbs gelding
Height: 147.7 Form: 6
14
Pony Age: 2011 Colour: Bay
Colours: Light Green, White Sleeves, White Cap
9 Zendaya Jacob Lloyd-Hughes
Min Weight: 8st mare
Height: 145 Form: 9
14
Pony Age: 2017 Colour: Chestnut
Colours: Red, Black Stars, Black Sleeves, Red Stars, Black Cap, Red Stars
10 Mag Earle
Min Weight: 8st mare
Height: 147 Form: 10,6,7
Grace Patel
13
Pony Age: 2011 Colour: Bay
Colours: White, Royal Blue Cross Belts, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Hooped, Royal Blue Cap, White Stars
11 Scenic Snow Tallulah Edmunds
Min Weight: 8st mare
Height: 147.5 Form: 6,4
15
Pony Age: 2018 Colour: Bay
Colours: Black, Yellow Star, Black Sleeves, Yellow Stars, Black Cap, Gold Stars
& Under, 3.15pm 1m 2f
12 Safinas Silverpoet Dewi John Haddock 16
Min Weight: 8st 8lbs mare
Height: 148 Form: 8,3,
Pony Age: 2019 Colour: Bay
Colours: Red, Light blue triple diamond, Red Sleeves, Light blue Diabolo, Red Cap, Light Blue Diamonds
R1 Here We Go Now Ella Rudland 15
Min Weight: 8st 12lbs mare
Height: 147.3 Form: 6,1
Pony Age: 2016 Colour: Gray
Colours: Yellow, Purple Check, Yellow Sleeves, Yellow Cap
R2 Princess Azra Hamish Mcgregor 14
Min Weight: 10st mare
Pony Age: 2019 Colour: Bay Height: 147 Form: 4,2
Colours: Navy Blue, Orange Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves, Orange Armlet, Navy Blue Cap
R3 Madame Mimi Grace Williams 17
Min Weight: 8st mare
Pony Age: 2012 Colour: Bay Height: 147.8 Form:
Colours: Navy Blue, Pink quartered, Navy Blue Sleeves, Pink Check, Pink Cap
R4 Stormy Star Chloe Hebblethwaite 15
Min Weight: 9st 4lbs mare
Height: 148 Form:
Pony Age: 2017 Colour: Bay
Colours: Maroon, Black Large Spots, Black Sleeves, Maroon Armlets, Maroon Cap
R5 No Hassel Harry Vigors 15
Min Weight: 8st 8lbs mare
Height: 147.6 Form: 5,1,5
Pony Age: 2019 Colour: Chestnut
Colours: Light Green, White Sleeves, White Cap
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £1000000
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II JUBILEE STAKES
(CLASS 1) (Group 1)
No Horse
1 ANNAF (IRE) (28)
Br h Muhaarar - Shimah (USA) (Storm Cat (USA))
Owner: Fosnic Racing
Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Sponsor: Trade Access Panels Ltd
Age st lb Draw Jockey
6 9 5 (12)
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, GREY hollow box, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN armlets, LIGHT GREEN and GREY check cap. Form: 02-3633 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer who turned in his best effort of the season when third of 7 in listed company at Salisbury 4 weeks ago Cheekpieces applied for the first time and his merit is established as a couple of notches below this one Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 107
2 ELITE STATUS (GB) (38)
B c Havana Grey - Dotted Swiss (IRE) (Swiss Spirit)
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
4 9 5 (9)
Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots, WHITE cap Form: 0/1100-4 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved in his second season, winning listed and Group 3 at Newbury (both 6f, good to firm). Record fresh was positive and he was strong in the betting in the Duke of York Stakes on his return to action, only to finish fourth. Not out of this on the pick of his form.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111
3 GRAND GREY (IRE) (28)
4 9 5 (8)
Gr c Havana Grey - Musical Mirage (USA) (Royal Anthem (USA))
Owner: Mrs R Hillen and Partners
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
Breeder: Declan Phelan
Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK epaulets, diabolo on sleeves. Form: 3340-20 D
TIMEFORM VIEW A useful and reliable Italian 6f winner in 2024 for Gianluca Bietolini. Shaped well when 1/2-length second of 7 in Abernant Stakes at Newmarket (6f) on UK/ stable debut and not subjected to a hard time having blown the start at the Curragh 4 weeks ago Needs to cut that trait out. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 107
4 IBERIAN (IRE) (28)
4 9 5 (2)
B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Bella Estrella (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))
Owner: Teme Valley & Ballylinch Stud
Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn
Breeder: Ballylinch Stud
Sponsor: Wishanger Estates Ltd
Colours: MAROON, YELLOW hoops, MAROON sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 6/001-20 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart colt who made the most of the drop in grade when taking 4-runner minor event at Southwell (6f) in December Looked as good as ever when neck second of 9 in listed race at Doncaster (6f) but could never land a blow when 4 lengths eighth of 9 to James’s Delight in Greenlands Stakes. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 107
5 INISHERIN (GB) (38)
4 9 5 (13)
B c Shamardal (USA) - Ajman Princess (IRE) (Teofilo (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: 61150-1 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Group 2 Sandy Lane and very smart performance when following up in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at this meeting a year ago Below par in the July Cup at Newmarket and Sprint Cup at Haydock later in the season but back with a bang in the Duke of York Stakes and that puts him firmly there. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 116
6 JAMES’S DELIGHT (IRE) (28) 4 9 5 (5)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Heavens Peak (Pivotal)
Owner: Paul & Clare Rooney
Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford
Breeder: Newtown Stud
Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited
Colours: DARK BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), striped sleeves. Form: 120-551 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a fine 3-y-o season, successful 4 times before narrowly touched off in French Group 3 in August. Shaped better than bare result in Group 1 Champions Sprint over C&D final start and back to form with a vengeance when winning 9-runner Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh (6f) 28 days ago Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 109
7 JASOUR (GB) (4) 4 9 5 (6)
Gr c Havana Grey - Twilight Thyme (Bahamian Bounty)
Owner: AlMohamediya Racing
Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford
Breeder: Wardley Bloodstock
Colours: RED, GOLD braid, WHITE sleeves and cap with GOLD tassel.
Form: 3600-60 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Highly tried as a juvenile and hit the ground running last year with decisive success in the Group 3 Pavilion Stakes over C&D Campaigned solely in Group 1 that season and hasn’t looked an easy ride this term, hanging left fitted with a hood in King Charles III Stakes on Tuesday, Tongue tie added. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 107
Colin Keane
Jim Crowley
Rossa Ryan
Clifford Lee
Jamie Spencer
Billy Loughnane
William Buick
8 LAZZAT (FR) (50)
B g Territories (IRE) - Lastochka (Australia)
Owner: Wathnan Racing WLL
Trainer: J. Reynier, France
Breeder: Sumbe
4 9 5 (11)
Colours: PEACOCK BLUE, OLD GOLD sleeves, RED cap Form: 1120-41 D
TIMEFORM VIEW High-class gelding, landing the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest in August and he warmed up for this by landing the odds in 8-runner listed race at Chantilly by 5 1/2 lengths from Toyotomi last month. Unexposed over 6f and he’s just about the one to beat if as effective on this ground. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 118
9 RUN TO FREEDOM (GB)
(66)
B h Muhaarar - Twilight Mistress (Bin Ajwaad (IRE))
Owner: Mr Godfrey Wilson
Trainer: Henry Candy, Wantage
Breeder: Mrs C. R. D. Wilson
7 9 5 (1)
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN stars, sleeves and stars on cap Form: 0205/0-4 D
TIMEFORM VIEW A smart winning sprinter in 2023 when also a fine runner-up in the July Cup at Newmarket. Restricted to just a brace of runs in the Abernant Stakes last 2 years, showing he retains plenty of ability in April, but this no easy race to build on that.
10 SAJIR (IRE) (27)
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 108
4 9 5 (3)
B c Make Believe - Simple Magic (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Owner: Prince A. A. Faisal
Trainer: A. Fabre, France
Breeder: Nawara Stud Limited
Colours: MAROON, GREY epaulets. Form: 345-112 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful French colt who made a winning return when landing the odds in 6-runner conditions event at Chantilly (6.5f) in March. Improved again when supplementing that in the Abernant Stakes a month later and no disgrace in finding Topgear too strong in the Prix du Palais-Royal latest. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 111
11 SATONO REVE (JPN)
(55) 6 9 5 (16)
B h Lord Kanaloa (JPN) - Ciliege (JPN) (Sakura Bakushin O (JPN))
Owner: Mr Hajime Satomi
Trainer: Noriyuki Hori, Japan
Breeder: Shirai Stud Farm
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW triple diamond, striped sleeves and diamonds on cap. Form: 1103-12 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart performer, winning Takarazuka Kinen at Chukyo (by 3/4 length from Namura Clair) in March. Creditable 2 1/4 lengths second of 13 to Ka Ying Rising in Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin last time, keeping on final 1f but no match for winner Stiff 6f looks right up his street so shortlisted. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 118
12 STORM BOY (AUS) (28)
B c Justify (USA) - Pelican (NZ) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Owner: Storm Boy Partnership
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Breeder: Katom
4 9 5 (15)
Colours: DARK BLUE. Form: 41340-0 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer in Australia who wasn’t beaten far in a pair of Group 1s on final 2 starts last year for Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott. Reportedly switched for 8-figure sum and while he made a below par start for new yard in the Greenlands Stakes, he couldn’t be in better hands. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 113
13 TOPGEAR (FR)
(27) 6 9 5 (7)
B h Wootton Bassett - Miss Lech (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA))
Owner: Hisaaki Saito
Trainer: Christopher Head, France
Breeder: Snig Elevage
Ryan Moore
Colours: BLACK, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets. Form: 23211-1 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2024 firmly on the up, recording a huge career best when forging clear to land the Group 2 Challenge Stakes at Newmarket (7f). Picked up where he left off in Group 3 Prix du Palais-Royal 4 weeks ago and major player if coping with the firmer ground.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 116
14 FLORA OF BERMUDA (IRE) (38)
4 9 2 (4)
B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Dubai Power (Cadeaux Genereux)
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Breeder: Mr Francisco Bernal
Sponsor: Damsa Holding Company W.L.L
Colours: PEACOCK BLUE, OLD GOLD sleeves and cap Form: 21453-2 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Group 3 Summer Stakes at York last year and very close third of 20 to Kind of Blue in Champions Sprint over C&D on final 2024 start. Excellent neck second of 8 to Inisherin in 1895 Duke of York Stakes and she’s coming into this in top form.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112 P. J. McDonald
15 GREAT GENERATION (IRE) (42)
4 9 2 (10)
B f Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Adutchgirl (GER) (Dutch Art)
Owner: Cayton Park Stud Limited
Trainer: Marco Botti, Newmarket
Breeder: A Dutch Girl Partnership
Sponsor: Marco Botti Ltd
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE square, LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap Form: 14010-1 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly dispelled a lesser effort in France when running out a pretty cosy winner of Group 3 filles’ event at Doncaster (7f) in September, pulling clear with 3 fellow progressive sorts. Ran modestly back against males at Newmarket on final outing but better than ever when landing Group 2 at Lingfield. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110
James Doyle
Trevor Whelan
Oisin Murphy
Joao Moreira
Stephane Pasquier
Marco Ghiani
16 NIGHTEYES (IRE) (29)
4 9 2
B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Penny Pepper (IRE) (Fast Company (IRE))
Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Breeder: Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd
Sponsor: Akela Plant Hire Ltd
(14)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE seams, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 1310-03 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed steadily over sprint trips last summer, winning 3 times at up to listed level. Reportedly lost her action on reappearance but turned out fairly quickly afterwards and back on the up when third at Haydock, left with plenty to do. This is a stiff ask. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 102 Daniel Tudhope
NUMBER
OF
DECLARED RUNNERS 16
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.
4-1 Lazzat (FR), 5-1 Inisherin (GB), 6-1 Satono Reve (JPN), 13-2 Storm Boy (AUS), 9-1 Topgear (FR), 12-1 Flora of Bermuda (IRE), 22-1 Elite Status (GB), 28-1 Great Generation (IRE), 33-1 James’s Delight (IRE), Sajir (IRE), 50-1 Annaf (IRE), Jasour (GB), 66-1 Grand Grey (IRE), 100-1 Iberian (IRE), Run To Freedom (GB), 150-1 Nighteyes (IRE)
Race Summary:
It’s been slim pickings for overseas raiders in this contest in recent years but that may change with SATONO REVE and Lazzat of particular interest A stiff 6f looks absolutely ideal and with firm ground no issue, the Japanese representative is preferred. Last year’s Commonwealth Cup winner Inisherin commands serious respect, too.
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1968-2015
Rachel sadly passed away in 2015 after bravely battling cancer, which she did until the very end with dignity.
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Her youngest son Scott Hewitt will be presenting the trophy today. Her family, including Mother Margaret, Brother Martin and many friends were so proud of her.
for novice five yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £15000
THE RACHEL JONES MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS
4) (GBB RACE)
2M 1F 77Y
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822 and the fourth £912. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £71 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £57 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Penalties, after June 14th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Golden Sunset Holidays have kindly sponsored this race will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will also award a cash prize of £50 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 7 entries at £71 - Closed June 16th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
1 BAREBACK JACK (IRE) (42) 9 12 2
B g Getaway (GER) - Dubh Go Leir (IRE)
Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Raymond O’Driscoll
Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE seams, GREY sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap
Form: 4////501-0 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising novice hurdler during 2020/21 campaign and, though more miss than hit since returning from a mammoth absence in December, he managed to land a handicap hurdle here on penultimate start. This former point winner may well benefit from the switch to fences, but current mark is a tough one Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 122
2 COLLINGHAM (GER) (46)
B g Samum (GER) - Chandos Rose (IRE)
Owner: All Or Nothing Racing Club
Trainer: Jake Coulson, Heaton
Breeder: D. A. Brand
Sponsor: Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
7 11 11
Colours: YELLOW and BLACK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 11F13-1 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 handicap hurdles for Donald McCain last spring and successful in claimers at Catterick and Fakenham for Archie Watson in recent months. Sandwiched between those victories was a respectable chase debut at Ffos Las and he’s not a forlorn hope back in this sphere on debut for new yard Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117
3 TACTICAL AFFAIR (FR) (34)
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Codrina (FR)
Owner: Velocity Racing NH
Trainer: Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: Gheorghe Codre
Sponsor: 1Account Ltd
6 11 3
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW disc, YELLOW sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars. Form: 444P-21 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner in Ireland and opened chase account at the seventh attempt with a decisive all-the-way success at Stratford (17f, good) last month. Predictably hit hard by the assessor (raised 10lb), but he may well benefit from an easy lead here and another bold show is likely Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 109
4 BARRANCO (IRE) (29)
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
8 10 7
Colours: RED and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and RED quartered cap Form: PP/PP-11 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner for Stuart Crawford in 2021 and while he didn’t show much in sporadic appearances for Henry Hogarth, this 8-y-o has been transformed by changing yards, winning handicap chases over this C&D and at Worcester the last twice. Could still be ahead of the handicapper Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 99
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Despite rocketing up the weights following a quickfire double last month, BARRANCO may well have more to offer and he is taken to make it 3-3 for this yard. Likely pace angle Tactical Affair is the clear main danger, with Collingham marginally preferred to chase debutant Bareback Jack in the race for minor honours
1-2-3:
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RACECOURSE
4.20
for three yrs old
Total prize fund £150000
THE JERSEY
STAKES
(CLASS 1) (Group 3)
No Horse st lb Draw Jockey
1 BENEVENTO (IRE) (49)
B c Wootton Bassett - Pollyana (IRE) (Whipper (USA))
Owner: Amo Racing Limited & Giselle de Aguiar
Trainer: Raphael Freire, Newmarket Breeder: J. Wall & E. Kennedy
Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd
9 3 (10)
Colours: VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap Form: 1214-40 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 7f Doncaster listed event at 2. Matched that form when fourth in the Craven at Newmarket on reappearance before predictably finding the 2000 Guineas too competitive back there 17 days later.
2 BRIAN
(IRE)
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108
(52) 9 3 (9)
B c Shaman (IRE) - Alys Love (New Approach (IRE))
Owner: Mr T R Lock & Partner
Trainer: J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: Alys Love Syndicate
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: GREY, PINK hoop, PINK cap Form: 14135-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful for Sylvester Kirk at 2, including third in Chesham over C&D
Made a positive start for new yard when 2 lengths fourth to Big Mojo in 6f course Group 3 in April. The return to 7f a help if anything.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 101
3 CABURN (IRE) (35)
Gr c Twilight Son - Tigrilla (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE))
Owner: Antram, Pemberton, Lancaster & Harrod
Trainer: Jack Jones, Newmarket
Breeder: Newstead Breeding
Sponsor: Tattersalls
9 3 (2)
Colours: ORANGE, large LIGHT BLUE spots, LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 1150-6
TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Super Sprint at Newbury last summer. Showed he’s trained on when sixth of 10 in 6f listed race there on reappearance but needs improvement to get competitive at this sort of level. Tackles 7f for the first time
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 97
4 COMANCHE BRAVE (IRE) (28)
9 3 (6)
Br c Wootton Bassett - Ishvana (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))
Owner: Mrs John Magnier/Mrs A. M. O’Brien
Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd
Colours: DARK BLUE. Form: 4124-25
TIMEFORM VIEW Only a Cork maiden win so far but found significant improvement in a couple of outings this term, latest when 5 1/2 lengths fifth of 9 in Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh (1m, good) 28 days ago Should be at least as effective back at 7f Respected under Moore. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 111
5 DHITJARI (GB) (34)
B c Mehmas (IRE) - Democracy (GER) (Areion (GER))
Owner: Gestut Ebbesloh
Trainer: P. Schiergen, Germany
Breeder: Gestut Ebbesloh
Ryan
9 3 (7)
Colours: SILVER GREY, BLACK, WHITE and GREEN sash, SILVER GREY sleeves BLACK cap Form: 2122-13 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form in Germany but beaten 7 lengths when third in German Guineas at Cologne (1m, good) 5 weeks ago and plenty more will be needed here.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 100
6 MARVELMAN (IRE) (50)
B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Varamini (FR) (Siyouni (FR))
Owner: Mr & Mrs R. M. Gorell
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Breeder: Gigginstown House Stud
Sponsor: Tote
9 3 (14)
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE hoops, diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 522-12 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performance when a decisive all-the-way winner of a 7f Kempton novice on reappearance in March and improved again when 1 1/2 lengths second of 10 to the smart Cosmic Year in listed race at Newmarket (7f, good) 50 days ago Respected. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 106
7 NOBLE CHAMPION
(IRE) (35) 9 3 (4)
B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Cute (Diktat)
Owner: TBT Racing
Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: Thomas Foy & Lope de Vega Syndicate
Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE chevron, ORANGE sleeves and cap Form: 51-030 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful. Didn’t seem suited by the drop to 6f at Newbury last time but likely to come up short even though the return to 7f should be more to his liking.
Rossa
Billy Loughnane
Dylan Hogan
Ryan Moore
Andrasch Starke
Oisin Murphy
Kieran Shoemark
8 ONE SMACK MAC (IRE) (34)
B c Kodiac - Khaimah (Nayef (USA))
Owner: Mr A. Whelan
Trainer: G. M. Lyons, Ireland
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
9 3 (12)
Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK stars, DARK BLUE sleeves, PINK cap, DARK BLUE stars. Form: 125-432 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful col who was placed at listed level for a third time when 1/2-length second of 9 to Copacabana Sands at Naas (7f, good) 34 days ago This demands more.
9
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 103 Colin Keane
PELLITORY (GB) (23)
B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Daphinia (Kuroshio (AUS))
Owner: The Gredley Family
Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
Sponsor: Unex Group
9 3 (1)
Colours: YELLOW, BLACK and YELLOW striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 231-104 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice as a juvenile and improved again to land a 7f conditions race on return at Newmarket in April. Creditable 4 3/4 lengths fourth of 7 to Opera Ballo in listed race at Sandown (1m, good to soft) 23 days ago, shaping as if this return to 7f should suit.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 104
10 REMMOOZ (GB) (14)
B c Blue Point (IRE) - Lady Ramon (ITY) (Ramonti (FR))
Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum
Trainer: Owen Burrows, Lambourn
Breeder: Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd
Colours: YELLOW, BLACK epaulets. Form: 11 D
9 3 (5)
TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Point colt who has looked a smart performer when winning a pair of 7f novices at Doncaster (good/good to firm) this year, latterly quickening 3 lengths clear in the style of one who can make his presence felt in a higher grade Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 98
TIMEFORM VIEW €500,000 Siyouni colt who looked a smart prospect when making a winning debut at the Curragh (6f, soft) last autumn. Good 3 1/2 lengths third of 10 to Jonquil in Greenham at Newbury (7f, good) on reappearance in April. Looks sure to progress further Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 104
12 SEAGULLS ELEVEN (IRE) (49)
Ch g Galileo Gold - Thrilled (IRE) (Kodiac)
Owner: Two Plus Three Two Plus Four
Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited
9 3 (15)
Colours: WHITE and ROYAL BLUE stripes, chevrons on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 12340-0 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form when placed twice at Group level at 2. Well held in the 2000 Guineas on reappearance but claims if back to anywhere near the pick of his 2-y-o form. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110
13 SPY CHIEF (GB) (9)
B g Kingman - Shirocco Star (Shirocco (GER))
Owner: Godolphin
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Breeder: Meon Valley Stud
Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better
9 3 (3)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE. Form: 621
TIMEFORM VIEW Has quickly reached a useful level, making all with ease in 6f Yarmouth novice last week. Take a jump in class on this return to 7f but he looks capable of better for a stable enjoying a good week. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94
14 YAH MO BE THERE (GB) (49) 9 3 (8)
B c Mohaather - Shurakaa (IRE) (Night of Thunder (IRE))
Owner: Phil Cunningham
Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket
Breeder: Stuart McPhee & Nigel Kelly
Sponsor: Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd
Colours: WHITE, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap Form: 201-50
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 6f Newbury listed at 2. Respectable fifth in the Greenham on 7f reappearance and ran as well could be expected without threatening in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket since. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 99
15 CALIFORNIA DREAMER (GB) (27)
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Penelopa (Giant’s Causeway (USA))
Owner: AMO Racing Limited/Giselle De Aguiar
Trainer: Adrian Murray, Ireland
Breeder: Ickworth Stud
9 0 (11)
Colours: PURPLE, WHITE cap, PURPLE stars. Form: 40-1042
TIMEFORM VIEW Seemingly much improved when 2 1/4 lengths second of 12 to Lake Victoria in Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh (1m, good) 27 days ago, although she very much had the run of the race from the front. Needs to show that doesn’t flatter her Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110
Silvestre De Sousa
Callum Rodriguez
Dylan Browne McMonagle
Harry Davies
Robert Havlin
Jamie Spencer
David Egan
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15
Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 12.
The Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time
2024: HAATEM (IRE) 3 9 6 James Doyle 7-2 (Richard Hannon) 19 ran
PLAY SMARTER
Betting Forecast:
9-2 Remmooz (GB), 13-2 California Dreamer (GB), 7-1 Comanche Brave (IRE), 8-1 Marvelman (IRE), Saracen (FR), 14-1 Spy Chief (GB), 18-1 Benevento (IRE), Seagulls Eleven (IRE), 22-1 Brian (IRE), 25-1 One Smack Mac (IRE), 28-1 Yah Mo Be There (GB), 33-1 Dhitjari (GB), Pellitory (GB), 50-1 Caburn (IRE), Noble Champion (IRE)
Race Summary:
An open look to the Jersey REMMOOZ quickened clear in the style of a really smart colt at Doncaster last time and is selected to take the significant step up in class in his stride and remain unbeaten. Irish 2000 Guineas fifth Comanche Brave should prove suited by the return to 7f and is second choice ahead of Greenham third Saracen, like the selection a lightly-raced sort who should have more to come. Marvelman completes the shortlist.
1-2-3: 1.REMMOOZ 2.COMANCHE BRAVE (IRE) 3.SARACEN (FR) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
JULY
FRI 4 (EVE)
SUMMER SOCIAL NIGHT
2025 FIXTURES
SEPTEMBER FRI 5 THE SEPTEMBER MEETING
OCTOBER MON 27
HALLOWEEN RACEDAY
NOVEMBER WED 12
COUNTRYSIDE DAY SAT 29
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA RACEDAY DECEMBER FRI 12
CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY
SECOND RACE 4.35
for five yrs old and upwards mares
Total prize fund £12000
THE
FORREST
RECRUITMENT MARES’
HANDICAP
STEEPLE
CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
2M 4F 72Y
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 five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £33 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th.
Penalties, after June 14th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Forrest Recruitment have kindly sponsored this race and will present a perpetual trophy to the winning owner that will be returned to the racecourse 1st June 2025 and a memento to the winning, trainer and jockey
In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries at £33 - Closed June 16th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
No Horse Age st lb
1 OBSESSEDWITHYOU (FR) (30) 6 12 0
B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Carmona (FR)
Owner: AWR Consultancy Ltd & The Folly Partners
Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Breeder: John Kilpatrick & Richard Mark Venn
Sponsor: BetVictor
Colours: WHITE, BLACK star, BLACK sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 6422-41
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m winner over hurdles who left her reappearance/chase debut effort in her wake when winning 5-runner mares’ handicap chase at Ffos Las (16f, good) 30 days ago Seen to good effect from the front then but that may not prove her limit. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 103
2 LOST CONNECTIONS (IRE) (16) 9 11 9
B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Mini Shan (IRE)
Owner: Mr Nick Carter
Trainer: Jake Coulson, Heaton
Breeder: Leonard Flynn
Sponsor: Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
Colours: BLACK, MAUVE epaulets, hooped sleeves, striped cap Form: 64442-4 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since taking a Ludlow mares’ handicap in May 2023, but found just one too good in 10-runner event at Hereford (21f, good) on final start for Katy Price in October. May of needed first start for 8 months at Uttoxeter (3m) 16 days ago and she comes here operating from a workable mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98
3 KATE MADRIK (FR) (28)
5 11 8
Gr m Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Caline des Bordes (FR)
Owner: Steve & Jackie Fleetham
Trainer: Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Breeder: Emmanuel - Julien Leclerc, Isabelle Mous
Colours: RED, YELLOW triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, RED cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 140P-20 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in France who fared much better than on first start for current yard returned to chasing when runner-up in mares’ event at Fakenham (21.2f, good) in May. Probably best not judged too harshly on her latest Cartmel effort and cheekpieces now go on in place of the hood. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 97
4 FANCY STUFF (IRE) (17)
Br m Presenting - Deep Supreme (IRE)
Owner: Thirsty Thursday Syndicate
Trainer: Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
Breeder: Mr K. D. Cotter
Sponsor: JMC Surfacing Contractors
8 11 7
Colours: BLACK, PINK star, LIGHT BLUE and BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap, PINK star Form: 15P-523 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner last term (including over C&D) who posted easily her best effort since when second of 5 in mares’ handicap chase at Stratford (19.5f) last month. Shade below par when third of 4 at Warwick (20f) subsequently but no great surprise to see her bounce back. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96
5 CALLI BLACK (IRE) (14)
B or Br m Califet (FR) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE)
Owner: Miss E. J. Tanner
Trainer: David Weston, West Overton
Breeder: S. L. Rodwell
Sponsor: Flintstone Bloodstock
7 11 5
Colours: RED, DARK GREEN and RED striped sleeves and cap Form: 04P4-31 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden point winner in January 2023 who readily surpassed she achieved over hurdles when landing 10-runner handicap chase (20/1) at Worcester (20f, good to soft) 14 days ago, suited by forcing the pace. Remains low-mileage in this sphere so there could be more to come Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 94
6 SWEET STREET (IRE) (27) 10 11 5
Ch m Sholokhov (IRE) - Beg La Eile (IRE)
Owner: Poplar Cottage Racing Club 2
Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Breeder: Mr John Motherway
Sponsor: AP Precision Groundworks
Colours: WHITE, RED chevron, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 010PP-3 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in mares’ handicap chase at Worcester (20f) last July but well held all 4 starts since, no upturn on the back of wind surgery when third of 4 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (3m) 27 days ago. Needs to bounce back down in trip Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 94
Gavin Sheehan
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Shane Fenelon (5)
Sean Bowen
James Davies
Charlie Deutsch
7 SPECIAL DRAGON (GB) (14) 6 11 1
B m Kayf Tara - Dragonera
Owner: The Preston Lodge Syndicate
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: Preston Lodge Stud
Sponsor: Swansway
Colours: BLACK, WHITE cross belts, diabolo on sleeves.
Form: 0F53-25 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler (at 21f) and similar form over fences, best effort when runner-up at Uttoxeter (20.9f) in May. Not seen to best effect having been left with a lot to do when 11 1/2 lengths fifth of 10 to Calli Black in handicap chase at Worcester (20f) 14 days ago and better anticipated here. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 90
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 4, 7.
Betting Forecast:
2-1 Obsessedwithyou (FR), 10-3 Calli Black (IRE), 5-1 Special Dragon (GB), 8-1 Fancy Stuff (IRE), 10-1 Lost Connections (IRE), 14-1 Sweet Street (IRE), 16-1 Kate Madrik (FR)
Race Summary:
SPECIAL DRAGON found herself less-than-ideally placed when fifth behind re-opposing Calli Black in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter 2 weeks ago and, having previously shaped like she was building up to something, she could be worth siding with to turn the tables on these revised terms. Obsessedwithyou was seen to good effect when opening her chase account at Ffos Las yet remains sufficiently lightly raced in this sphere to think that won’t prove her limit
1-2-3: 1.SPECIAL DRAGON 2.OBSESSEDWITHYOU (FR) 3.CALLI BLACK (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
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PACE YOURSELF
ALLOW ONE SOFT DRINK BETWEEN EVERY ALCOHOLIC DRINK
Henry Brooke
5.00
for three yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £175000
THE WOKINGHAM STAKES (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap)
No Horse
1 APOLLO ONE (GB) (66)
Age st lb Draw Jockey
7 9 12 (17)
Ch g Equiano (FR) - Boonga Roogeta (Tobougg (IRE))
Owner: pcracing.co.uk
Trainer: P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket
Breeder: Peter Charalambous
Colours: PINK, BLACK sash, WHITE sleeves. Form: 62021-0 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Most likeable and reliable sprinter who signed off for 2024 with victory in Bengough Stakes over C&D in October Not best drawn when last of 7 on his return in the Abernant Stakes at Newmarket and no surprise to see him bounce back here. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 109
2 VALIANT FORCE
(USA) (9) 4 9 10 (28)
Gr or Ro c Malibu Moon (USA) - Vigui’s Heart (USA) (Quality Road (USA))
Owner: AMO Racing Limited/Giselle De Aguiar
Trainer: Adrian Murray, Ireland
Breeder: Ramonn Horta Rangel & Spendthrift Farm
Colours: PURPLE, WHITE cap, PURPLE stars. Form: 4-13100 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Norfolk Stakes winner here as 2-y-o. A two-time scorer at Dundalk in 2025 too but he came in last of 11 in Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown (7.2f, soft) 9 days ago Needs to take a big step forward.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107
3 ZOUM ZOUM (GB) (28)
4 9 9 (27)
Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Richenza (FR) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))
Owner: Mrs Lynn Turner & Mr Guy Brook
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Breeder: Sanctuary Stud Ltd
Sponsor: St Davids Poultry Team Ltd
Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW epaulets and armlets. Form: 55316-2 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten as a juvenile and produced a smart performance when landing 6f Doncaster handicap in October Resumed with a good second of 7 in 6f Salisbury listed contest so he’s in the mix back in handicap company.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 106
4 CITY HOUSE (IRE) (41)
B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Impala (Oasis Dream)
Owner: Fox and Badger Racing
Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Sponsor: George Scott Racing
4 9 8 (5)
Colours: NAVY, RED collar & cuffs, RED & WHITE offset stripe & checked 8 on body, WHITE cap, RED & BLUE hoop Form: 62-1126 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved again following breathing operation, successful twice in Bahrain in January, and comes here on the back of a good sixth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 41 days ago No forlorn hope Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105
5 JARRAAF (GB) (28)
B c Zoustar (AUS) - Arabda (Elnadim (USA))
Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum
Trainer: Owen Burrows, Lambourn Breeder: The Arabda Partnership
4 9 8 (12)
Colours: YELLOW, BLACK epaulets. Form: 34112-4 CD BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Highly progressive in 2024 when a dual C&D winner in the summer. This son of Zoustar also made a promising return from 8 months off when fourth of 7 in 6f Salisbury listed event 28 days ago Capable of better so can’t be ruled out. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105
6 KORKER (IRE) (16)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Adaptation (Spectrum (IRE))
Owner: Fine Claret Racing,Mrs Burke & Mr C Wood
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Breeder: Ballyhane Stud Ltd
Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd
6 9 6 (24)
Colours: MAROON, ROYAL BLUE seams and sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 50-0033
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 15 runs since his last win in 2023 but he recorded a creditable third of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 16 days ago Possibilities. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103 (-1)
7 PUROSANGUE (GB) (49) 4 9 6 (22)
Br g Aclaim (IRE) - Avon Breeze (Avonbridge)
Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Breeder: Hellwood Stud Farm & R. C. Dollar
Sponsor: JMH Group
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and PINK quartered cap Form: 2020-40 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless in 2024 but he was runner-up at listed/Group 3 level. Not seen to best effect both runs this term, a patiently-ridden seventh of 13 to More Thunder at Newmarket (6f) last month. Very much one to consider off a 2lb lower mark with Oisin Murphy again up Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 103
Rossa Ryan
Daniel Tudhope
David Egan
Callum Shepherd
Billy Loughnane
Jack Nicholls (7)
Oisin Murphy
8 SYMBOL OF HONOUR (GB) (28) 3 9 6 (15)
Gr g Havana Grey - Arcamist (Arcano (IRE))
Owner: Godolphin
Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better
TIMEFORM VIEW
9
SHARTASH
NON-RUNNER
Colours: ROYAL BLUE. Form: 4-11611 D
Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 110
(IRE) (76) 5 9 5 (3)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Shamreen (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
Sponsor: Damsa Holding Company W.L.L
Colours: PEACOCK BLUE, OLD GOLD sleeves, RED cap. Form: 560-300 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Haydock 7f listed winner last spring but has twice failed to build on a good reappearance third in 6f Lingfield handicap in 2025. Cheekpieces are reached for now with something to prove STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102
10 TEN POUNDS (IRE) (42)
B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Lady Fashion (Oasis Dream)
4 9 5 (4)
Owner: Mr Mohammed Jaber
Trainer: Harry Charlton, Beckhampton
Breeder: Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd
Colours: WHITE, RED chevron, hooped sleeves, RED cap Form: 1110-10
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked most progressive when reappearing with 7f Newmarket handicap success in April but he beat only one in the Victoria Cup here following month. Raced too freely there and is well worth another chance back in trip with a tongue tie fitted. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was restless in the stalls. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102
11 GET IT (GB) (43)
B g Twilight Son - Pine Ridge (Elusive City (USA))
Owner: MyRacehorse & Partners
Trainer: George Baker, Epsom
Breeder: Wood Hall Stud
Sponsor: Vortex Shipbroking
7 9 3 (13)
Colours: BLACK, WHITE horses head, two WHITE chevrons on sleeves, WHITE cap.
Form: 004641 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times in 2024, the highlight a victory in the Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood. Unplaced during a spell in Bahrain this spring but bounced right back to form on return to Britain, making all to land a C&D handicap last month. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
12 GAME RUN (FR) (46)
6 9 3 (21)
B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Shortfin (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
Owner: Mr S. Grandin
Trainer: Elias Mikhalides, France
Breeder: Haras de Saint Julien
Colours: WHITE, PURPLE seams, PURPLE cap Form: 200-621 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful French sprinter who comes here on the back of victory in 16-runner handicap at Chantilly (6f, good) 46 days ago Shortlisted despite taking a 6lb weights rise.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
13 TWILIGHT CALLS
(GB) (4) 7 9 3 (16)
B g Twilight Son - Zawiyah (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Owner: Phil Cunningham
Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket
Breeder: James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd
Sponsor: Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd
Colours: WHITE, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap Form: 554-500 D
TIMEFORM VIEW A smart sprinter for Henry Candy at his best but yet to fire in three runs for his current handler, eighteenth of 20 in King Charles III Stakes here 4 days ago Hard to warm to.
RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 100
14 DESERT COP (GB) (14) 5 9 3 (25)
B g Oasis Dream - Speed Cop (Cadeaux Genereux)
Owner: Turf Club 2024
Trainer: George Baker, Epsom
Breeder: Littleton Stud
Sponsor: Vortex Shipbroking
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW striped sleeves, hooped cap Form: 0-02210 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a fourth career success just 24 hours on from his previous run in conditions event at Sakhir (5f) in March. Looked rusty on his return here when 17th in the Dash at Epsom 2 weeks ago and can take a step forward now. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100 (-2) Jim Crowley
15 ORAZIO (IRE) (252) 6 9 2 (26)
Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Lady Fashion (Oasis Dream)
Owner: Mrs Susan Roy
Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn
Breeder: Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd
Sponsor: Wishanger Estates Ltd
Colours: MAUVE. Form: 303000- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Third in this 12 months ago but badly out of form in 3 subsequent starts. soon off the bridle at York on final run of last season. This C&D winner has gone well fresh though so could easily bounce back. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 99
James Doyle
Trevor Whelan
Seamie Heffernan
Marvin Grandin
Jamie Spencer
Saffie Osborne
16 COVER UP (IRE) (35)
B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Hushing (Pivotal)
Owner: Mr Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman
Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket Breeder: Godolphin
5 9 2 (9)
Colours: GREY, WHITE seams, ROYAL BLUE sleeves and cap Form: 1-30456 D
TIMEFORM VIEW A 4-time winner for John Gosden prior to making a winning debut for current connections in 5f Listed event in Meydan in December Far from disgraced since, though he went freely when sixth in 6f Newbury handicap last time Tongue tied here and can’t be discounted.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 99
17 VADREAM (GB) (28)
7 9 2 (2)
B m Brazen Beau (AUS) - Her Honour (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
Owner: Mr D. R. J. King
Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Breeder: Crispin Estates Ltd
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE (quartered), PURPLE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE striped cap Form: 040-530 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable mare but her last win came in the Palace House Stakes in 2023. Beat only one in Haydock’s Temple Stakes last time so this C&D scorer has something to prove with cheekpieces removed.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 99
18 ARAMRAM (IRE) (35)
4 9 1 (19)
B c Blue Point (IRE) - Queen’s Pearl (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
Owner: Mr Ziad A. Galadari
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE diabolo, WHITE sleeves, quartered cap Form: 0-22221 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who gained a deserved first win of 2025 in 8-runner handicap at Newbury (6f, firm) 35 days ago Had a bit in hand there so he’s not taken lightly despite a 4lb weights rise with Ryan Moore again up
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98
19 WE NEVER STOP (IRE) (38) 4 9 1 (6)
B g Cotai Glory - Deliziosa (IRE) (Iffraaj)
Owner: Mr B. T. McDonald
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Breeder: Padraig O’Reilly
Sponsor: K. A. Ryan Racing
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN cross belts, PINK sleeves, EMERALD GREEN spots and cap. Form: 260110 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice over 6f on the AW at Southwell and Newcastle in the spring but a below-form ninth of 16 in handicap at York (6f, good) 38 days ago Needs to get back on track.
20
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98
ROMAN DRAGON (GB) (44) 6 9 1 (18)
B g Heeraat (IRE) - Trixie Malone (Ishiguru (USA))
Owner: Nick Hughes & Owen Promotions Ltd
Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Breeder: Owen Promotions Ltd
Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, MAUVE Cross of Lorraine, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, GREY stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, GREY star Form: 5-35101 D
TIMEFORM VIEW A 5f win at Bahrain in February and showed himself better than ever here when readily landing 12-runner handicap at Chester (5.1f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Up 3lb but he’s one to consider.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98
21 MORE THUNDER (IRE) (49)
4 9 1 (23)
B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Buying Trouble (USA) (Hat Trick (JPN))
Owner: Mr Saeed Suhail
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
Breeder: Woodstock B/S Ltd & Troy Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE spots. Form: 1323-11 D
David Probert
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 98
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved in 2025 for current yard (formerly with Sir Michael Stoute) when bagging pair of 6f handicaps at Newmarket, weaving through to lead post on latter occasion and collar Aramram by a short-head. Up 6lb but that form has been franked and this stiff 6f seems sure to suit. Major shout.
22 GOLDEN MIND (IRE) (15)
B g Galileo Gold - Sagely (IRE) (Frozen Power (IRE))
Owner: Aidan J Ryan & partner
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
4 9 1 (7)
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW chevrons, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, quartered cap
Form: 010002 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Kempton in February and got right back on track when second of 12 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Merits consideration off the same mark. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98 (+2)
23 COMPLETELY RANDOM (GB) (35)
4 9 1 (14)
Gr g Havana Grey - Random Success (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
Owner: Paul Inglett and Beckhampton
Trainer: Harry Charlton, Beckhampton
Breeder: Beckhampton & Inglett
Colours: PURPLE and YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW and PURPLE striped sleeves.
Form: 254-115 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Kick-started 2025 with wins at Southwell and Leicester in April and posted a solid fifth of 8 to Aramram in handicap at Newbury (6f, firm) 35 days ago. Can make his presence felt off an unchanged mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98
Silvestre De Sousa
Ryan Moore
Shane Gray
Tom Marquand
Warren Fentiman (5)
Callum Rodriguez
24 WOODHAY
WONDER
(GB) (49) 4 9 1 (20)
B f Tamayuz - Luang Prabang (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Owner: Mr Matthew Webber & Mr Toby Ward
Trainer: Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: Des Thurlby
Sponsor: Smulders
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and EMERALD GREEN (quartered), checked sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 1430-30 D
TIMEFORM VIEW A dual 6f scorer in 2024 and he arrives in good nick, not best drawn when a close eighth of 13 to More Thunder in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 49 days ago Enters calculations eased 1lb Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98 Sean Levey
25 NOBLE TRUTH (FR) (127)
B g Kingman - Speralita (FR) (Frankel)
Owner: Ian Stuart Griffiths
Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland
Breeder: Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois
6 9 0 (31)
Colours: WHITE and BLACK diamonds, BLACK sleeves, RED diamonds and cap Form: 011/0/-00 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed Jersey Stakes here in 2022 for Charlie Appleby. Very lightly raced since and beat just one rival in a pair of AW handicaps in the winter for David O’Meara. Has lots to prove for another new yard here.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 97
26 GERMANIC (IRE) (41)
4 9 0 (10)
Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Alice Liddel (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))
Owner: Mr N. O’Keeffe
Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton
Breeder: Michael Buggie
Sponsor: David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd
Colours: BLACK, WHITE hoop, WHITE sleeves, BLACK armlets. Form: 2300-52
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 7f winner for William Haggas in 2024 Purchased for 140,000 gns and got back on the up for his current yard when second of 13 in 6f handicap at Newcastle last month. May do better still so he’s not without prospects. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97
27 SAINT LAWRENCE (IRE) (64)
B g Al Kazeem - Affluent (Oasis Dream)
Owner: Mr D. J. Deer
Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: D. J. and Mrs Deer
Sponsor: Oakgrove Stud
7 9 0 (1)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, quartered cap Form: 500-000 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW 2023 winner of this but he came in last of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 64 days ago Blinkers replace cheekpieces now and it’s 15 runs since that success
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97
28 JUMBY (IRE) (42) 7 9 0 (11)
B g New Bay - Sound of Guns (Acclamation)
Owner: Anthony Pye-Jeary and David Ian
Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Breeder: Ballylinch Stud
Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited
Colours: MAROON, LIGHT BLUE chevron. Form: 630-640 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run but this course winner posted a respectable ninth of 17 in the Victoria Cup here last month. No forlorn hope off a 3lb lower mark.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97
29 HOLKHAM BAY (GB) (38) 5 9 0 (29)
B g Aclaim (IRE) - Tumblewind (Captain Rio)
Owner: Norfolk Thoroughbreds
Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket
Breeder: Hellwood Stud Farm
Sponsor: William Knight Racing Ltd
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE inverted triangle Form: 001-050 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who wasn’t seen to best effect when seventh of 16 in handicap at York (6f, good) 38 days ago Can’t be totally dismissed. RESERVE Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 31
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10, 12, 16.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 27.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 22. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 19, 20.
The Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time
2024: UNEQUAL LOVE 4 9 7 Tom Marquand 12-1 (William Haggas) 25 ran
Luke Morris
Ryan Sexton
Colin Keane
Charles Bishop
Brandon Wilkie (3)
PLAY SMARTER
Betting Forecast:
9-2 More Thunder (IRE), 15-2 Jarraaf (GB), 8-1 Aramram (IRE), 20-1 Purosangue (GB), Woodhay Wonder (GB), 22-1 Get It (GB), 28-1 Zoum Zoum (GB), Roman Dragon (GB), Golden Mind (IRE), 33-1 Korker (IRE), Orazio (IRE), We Never Stop (IRE), Completely Random (GB), Germanic (IRE), 40-1 City House (IRE), Shartash (IRE), Ten Pounds (IRE), Cover Up (IRE), 50-1 Apollo One (GB), Game Run (FR), Twilight Calls (GB), Vadream (GB), Saint Lawrence (IRE), 66-1 Desert Cop (GB), 80-1 Valiant Force (USA), 150-1 Noble Truth (FR), Jumby (IRE), 500-1 Holkham Bay (GB), Elmonjed (IRE), Toca Madera (IRE)
Race Summary:
William Haggas took this 12 months ago and can repeat the feat with MORE THUNDER who impressed when bagging a pair of Newmarket handicaps for his new yard in the spring and promises to do a fair bit better here over this stiffer 6f. Andrew Balding’s Purosangue looks primed for a bold showing and could emerge as the main danger, although a good case can also be made for Aramram, Woodhay Wonder, Golden Mind and Jarraaf in a typically ultra-competitive Wokingham.
1-2-3:
1.MORE THUNDER (IRE) 2.PUROSANGUE 3.ARAMRAM (IRE)
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Total prize fund £12000
THE WREXHAM LAGER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
3M 30Y
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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Penalties, after June 14th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 8 entries at £46. - Closed June 16th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
1 HEROIQUE DE MAULDE (FR) (35) 8 12 0
Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Ondine de Brejoux (FR)
Owner: Mr Steve Murrills
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: S.C.E.A. de Maulde
Sponsor: Swansway
Colours: YELLOW, BROWN diamond and sleeves. Form: P62P1-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French who opened his account for present yard when taking a Kelso handicap chase (23.4f, good) in April. Wasn’t disgraced upped to 0-130 company off 8lb higher at Uttoxeter next time and, subsequently eased 1lb and back down in grade here, he should have a big part to play STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/5/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 109
2 GREAT D’ANGE (FR) (21)
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vickx (FR)
Owner: Mr Roger Frank Barbery
Trainer: Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: Mr A. Fouilleul & Mr S. Fouilleul
Sponsor: Nancekuke Lettings
9 11 10
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE spots. Form: 4123P-4 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Typically a weak finisher but did manage to get his in front over fences at Newton Abbot August. Followed that with a couple of creditable efforts in defeat, but he didn’t make much of an impact when returning from a break at Stratford 3 weeks ago Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 105
3 LEADING FORCE (IRE) (14)
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Good Looking Woman (IRE)
Owner: Deva Racing SE
Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket
Breeder: Oliver Loughlin
Sponsor: Deva Racing Group
8 11 8
Colours: DARK BLUE, RED disc, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap Form: 050-21F D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Reinvigorated by the switch to James Owen’s yard, gaining compensation for narrow hurdles defeat at Southwell when a convincing winner back over fences in cheekpieces at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) last month. Visored when falling at Worcester since and cheekpieces refitted here. Obvious claims.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 103
4 CAP DU NORD (FR) (29)
Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR)
Owner: The Can’t Say No Partnership
Trainer: Christian Williams, Bridgend
Breeder: S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian
Sponsor: Dodson and Horrell
12 11 7
Colours: BLACK, BLACK and PINK check sleeves and cap Form: PP40-54 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran chaser who showed signs of revival with cheekpieces refitted when fourth of 7 at Warwick in March. However, that has proved something of a false dawn (well held all 3 subsequent starts) and it’s probably best to look elsewhere. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 102
5 OLD PAGE (IRE) (79) 8 11 1
B g Snow Sky - Dual Rose (IRE)
Owner: Mr A. Sadik
Trainer: David Thompson, Darlington
Breeder: Mr J. Gibbons
Sponsor: Wolverly Court Coach House
Colours: DARK GREEN and YELLOW diamonds, DARK GREEN sleeves. Form: 124211- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Has carved out a reputation as something of a Sedgefield specialist (form figures at that course since October read 3214211) and latest success there over 26.3f in April was just about his best effort to date. 5lb rise fair enough and, kept to a sharp, left-hand track, he should be in the mix. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 4, 5.
Henry Brooke
Tom Broughton (5)
Sean Bowen
Jack Tudor
William Maggs (5)
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Betting Forecast:
11-10 Leading Force (IRE), 3-1 Heroique de Maulde (FR), 4-1 Old Page (IRE), 14-1 Cap du Nord (FR), 22-1 Great d’Ange (FR)
Race Summary:
Though it’s unlikely that LEADING FORCE would’ve followed-up his Uttoxeter success had he stayed on all fours at Worcester a fortnight ago, the 8-y-o remains on a workable mark and is taken to bounce back now reunited with Sean Bowen and with cheekpieces refitted. Heroique de Maulde is second choice ahead of the hat-trick seeking Old Page.
1-2-3:
1.LEADING FORCE (IRE) 2.HEROIQUE DE MAULDE (FR) 3.OLD PAGE (IRE)
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THE GOLDEN GATES STAKES (CLASS 2) (Handicap)
No Horse
1 ROCK OF CASHEL (IRE) (16)
B c Wootton Bassett - Best In The World (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Owner: Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Breeder: Coolmore
9 9 (3)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap Form: 465-640
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful colt. but has an exposed look about him and will need a really smart performance to defy a triple-figure mark on handicap debut.
2 SALLAAL (IRE) (48)
Ch c Frankel - Nahrain (Selkirk (USA))
Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum
Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Godolphin
Colours: YELLOW, BLACK epaulets. Form: 1-51
9 6 (10)
TIMEFORM VIEW Second novice win when landing short odds over 1m at Hamilton (good to firm) 7 weeks ago Open to improvement for a stable which has already plundered a couple of leading 3-y-o handicaps this season.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 97
3 TYCOON (GB) (28)
B c Kingman - Bufera (IRE) (King’s Best (USA))
Owner: Amo Racing Limited
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Breeder: Bjorn Nielsen
Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd
9 6 (2)
Colours: VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap Form: 3-13 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Kingman colt who is going the right way, winning Windsor maiden over this trip before a creditable 7 1/2 lengths third of 8 to Amiloc in listed race at Goodwood (11f, good, 14/1) 28 days ago Changed hands for £600,000 earlier in the week. Open to further progress
David Egan
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97
4 BEST SECRET (FR) (52)
B c Persian King (IRE) - Private Eye (FR) (American Post)
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Trainer: S. Wattel, France
Breeder: Mme Hilary Erculiani
Sponsor: Damsa Holding Company W.L.L
9 4 (5)
Colours: PEACOCK BLUE, OLD GOLD sleeves, RED cap. Form: 343-21 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved when a convincing winner on handicap debut at Longchamp (1 1/4m, good) at the end of April. Quicker ground now an unknown but he’s almost certainly capable of better Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95
5 SERAPH GABRIEL (IRE) (57)
9 4 (16)
B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Archangel Gabriel (USA) (Arch (USA))
Owner: Marcstown Ltd
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Breeder: Hunscote Stud Limited & Chris Humber
Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd
Colours: MAUVE, GOLD chevron, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE stars, WHITE cap, PURPLE star Form: 412-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved again when very promising second of 8 in 1m Esher Cup on Sandown handicap debut and reappearance 8 weeks ago Up in trip Definitely more to come from him.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 95 Rossa Ryan
6 EL BURHAN (IRE) (44)
B g New Bay - Sar Oiche (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE))
Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket
Breeder: Deerpark Stud
9 4 (6)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap Form: 4113-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful effort when edging a bunched finish in 7.5f Chester handicap on reappearance. Stamina on his dam’s side so this longer trip should be within range Likely capable of better again. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 95 Jim Crowley
7 BASALT (IRE) (28) 9 3 (19)
Gr c Pinatubo (IRE) - Alienate (Oasis Dream)
Owner: Primavera
Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: A. Stroud, T. Stewart & J. Hanly
Sponsor: Archie Watson Racing Ltd
Colours: MAROON, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 513-5
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed well at 2 landing 1m Newcastle novice and signing off with a third of 5 in listed race at Pontefract (1m, heavy). His 9 lengths fifth in 11f Goodwood listed on reappearance was creditable and this slightly shorter trip should suit now handicapping.
First-time cheekpieces on. Drawn wide Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94
Ray Dawson
James Doyle
Luke Morris
8 AUREL (GER) (26)
B c Soldier Hollow - Achinora (Sleeping Indian)
Owner: The M Team
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Breeder: Gestut Auenquelle
Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd
9 3 (9)
Colours: PINK, ROYAL BLUE seams, halved sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 1-41 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2 wins from 3 starts when shading a tight finish in 1 1/4m Leicester novice (good to firm) 26 days ago. While an opening mark of 94 isn’t obviously generous it would be no surprise to see this lightly-raced colt take another step forward.
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE hoop and sleeves, quartered cap Form: 242-12 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Came good in Navan maiden over this trip (good to firm) on reappearance and stepped up on that form when narrowly denied in a handicap back there since. That may not prove his limit.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94
10 QUAI DE BETHUNE (FR) (35)
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
9 2 (14)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE spots, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars and cap Form: 3-1463
TIMEFORM VIEW AW maiden winner who made a very good start to his handicap career when 1 1/2 lengths third of 9 to Saddadd in strong London Gold Cup at Newbury (1 1/4m, firm) 5 weeks ago Respected.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 93
11 ERNST BLOFELD (IRE) (35)
B c Frankel - Quidura (Dubawi (IRE))
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Breeder: White Birch Farm, SC
Sponsor: Damsa Holding Company W.L.L
9 1 (18)
Colours: PEACOCK BLUE, OLD GOLD sleeves and cap. Form: 3134 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Has made good progress in 4 starts, finishing 1 3/4 lengths fourth of 9 to Saddadd in London Gold Cup at Newbury (1 1/4m, firm) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces added. Open to further progress but his draw could have been kinder Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 92
12 ROOSEVELT (GB) (15)
B c Frankel - Materialistic (Oasis Dream)
Owner: Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/P M Brant
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Breeder: Fittocks Stud
9 1 (1)
Colours: DARK BLUE. Form: 010
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 8-runner maiden at Leopardstown (1 1/2m, good) in May. A drop to 7f for his Fairyhouse handicap debut since backfired and he’s bettered judged on the Leopardstown win now returning to a more suitable trip
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 92
13 FANTAZY MAN (IRE) (23)
Ch g Shaman (IRE) - Fanzine (Medicean)
Owner: Waterhouse & Bott Syndicate/S Grant
Trainer: J. P. Murtagh, Ireland
Breeder: Donal Commins Jnr
9 1 (12)
Colours: WHITE, FLUORESCENT GREEN and ORANGE elkstone logo, FLUORESCENT GREEN sleeves and collar. Form: 00611 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved for cheekpieces, winning a Ballinrobe claimer and Fairyhouse handicap at around 1 1/4m last month. Further progress needed to complete the hat-trick in this ultra-competitive race but he’s going the right way
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 92
14 WAR SOCKS (GB) (31)
Ch c Kameko (USA) - Courteous Crown (Helmet (AUS))
Owner: The JC Organization ApS
Trainer: Niels Petersen, Norway
Breeder: Wayne Clifford
9 0 (11)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stars, RED and WHITE striped sleeves. Form: 5031
TIMEFORM VIEW Norwegian-trained colt who showed quite useful form when third to 2000 Guineas winner Ruling Court at Meydan (1m) in March. Has won a 1m conditions race in Sweden since. Tackles 1 1/4m for the first time. Probably best watched. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 91
B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Galuminous (IRE) (Intense Focus (USA))
Owner: E S Racing
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland
Breeder: J. S. Bolger
Colours: MAUVE, PURPLE epaulets and star on cap Form: 64-13
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive for Jim Bolger, winning his maiden over 6f before stepping up significantly in trip to finish third of 16 on 1 1/4m Leopardstown handicap debut in March. That form has worked out and he’s an interesting new recruit for Joseph O’Brien. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 90
17 BRINDAVAN (IRE) (42)
8 13 (7)
B g Belardo (IRE) - Cork Harbour (IRE) (Harbour Watch (IRE))
Owner: First Light Racing
Trainer: S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket Breeder: T. Molan
Colours: NAVY BLUE, GOLD and WHITE crescent, GOLD cap. Form: 142-241 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent at 2 yrs and solid start to this season, landing a cosy win over C&D (firm) last month. Should remain competitive off 6lb higher. RESERVE. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90
NUMBER
OF
DECLARED RUNNERS 19
Hood worn first time by No. 14. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12.
Colin Keane
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3, 7, 11. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 19. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 13.
The Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time
2024: HAND OF GOD 3 9 0 William Buick 9-4 (Harry Charlton) 12 ran
Betting Forecast:
5-1 Seraph Gabriel (IRE), 13-2 Best Secret (FR), 9-1 Sallaal (IRE), Ernst Blofeld (IRE), 10-1 El Burhan (IRE), 12-1 Glen To Glen (IRE), 14-1 Quai de Bethune (FR), 18-1 Dakota Blue (FR), 22-1 Aurel (GER), Fantazy Man (IRE), 33-1 Tycoon (GB), Roosevelt (GB), 40-1 Brindavan (IRE), 50-1 Rock of Cashel (IRE), Basalt (IRE), War Socks (GB), 500-1 Archivist (GB), Dante’s Lad (IRE)
Race Summary:
SERAPH GABRIEL is drawn a bit wider than ideal but is still given the chance to build on the considerable promise of his Sandown reappearance second in the spring Glen To Glen has switched to Joseph O’Brien since his good second in a warm Leopardstown handicap in March and is a potentially dangerous opponent. French raider Best Secret and London Gold Cup 3-4 Quai de Bethune and Ernst Blofeld also make the shortlist.
1-2-3: 1.SERAPH GABRIEL (IRE) 2.GLEN TO GLEN (IRE) 3.BEST SECRET (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 5.50
for novice four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £9000
THE BANGOR-ON-DEE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
2M 145Y
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 one hurdle race Enter by noon, June 16th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Bangor on Dee Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 12 entries at £40. - Closed June 16th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
1 SOLENT GATEWAY (IRE) (15) 7 11 9
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Aoife Alainn (IRE)
Owner: Mr D. R. Passant & Hefin Williams
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Deer Forest Stud
Sponsor: Greenhous Limited
Colours: BLACK, LIGHT GREEN and BLACK chevrons on sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap. Form: 4332-21 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner at 17f on Flat. Yet to match that level over hurdles but proving steadily progressive and kept mistakes to a minimum when off the mark in 8-runner maiden over C&D just over a fortnight ago, finding extra. Big chance under a penalty. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 112
2 CAL OK (IRE) (36)
B g Califet (FR) - Cara Mara (IRE)
Owner: Mr David Topley
Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton
Breeder: William Bourke
Sponsor: Fitzdares
5 11 2
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW check, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars, EMERALD GREEN cap, YELLOW star. Form: 61-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it second time lucky in point bumpers but offered little when down the field in an Aintree bumper last month. Has since left Luca Morgan. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Beau Morgan (5)
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks one for the longer term on early evidence. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - Jamie
4
MEETINGOFTHEWATERS (FR) (15)
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Roselia Rouge (FR)
Owner: Birkdale Bloodstock
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges
5 11 2
Colours: BLACK, ROYAL BLUE striped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: UP0P-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced completed start in points and achieved previous little when a well-held fourth to Solent Gateway over C&D on recent hurdling debut.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner who shaped as if better for the experience when fourth of 7 in 2m maiden hurdle at Warwick on debut 17 days ago Should improve
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating - Tom Bellamy
6 GRANNY B (IRE) (16) 5
B m Acclamation - Debuetantin
Owner: Mr Michael Mullineaux
Trainer: Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
Breeder: Kildaragh Stud
10 9
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED triple diamond, RED and ROYAL BLUE halved sleeves. Form: 460-324
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who ran her best race over hurdles when second of 6 a handicap at Uttoxeter (good, 9/2) last month, suited by emphasis on speed. Set a lot to do when not in the same form back there last time STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/6/2025 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 80
Brian Hughes
Hamilton
Charlie Deutsch
7 LOVE IS A ROSE (GB) (94)
Ch m Churchill (IRE) - Parsnip (IRE)
Owner: Mr Keith Jones
Trainer: Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
Breeder: Chasemore Farm
Sponsor: Tote
5 10 9
Colours: ORANGE, BROWN chevron and armlets. Form: 4-
TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive on the Flat and finished lame when a tailed-off last of 4 on her Haydock hurdling debut in March. Easily passed over. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 19/3/2025 it was reported that the horse finished lame Star RatingHIIII Official BHA RatingKevin
8 URBAN
RHYTHM
(GB) (15) 5 10 9
Ch m Cityscape - Onetwobeat
Owner: Mr A. Park
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: Mr Alex Park
Sponsor: Swansway
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE disc, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets. Form: 0
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if in need of the experience when well held on recent C&D hurdling debut. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
9 AND SHE WAS (GB) (24) 4 10 4
Ch f Linda’s Lad - Samandara (FR)
Owner: Nick Brown Racing
Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle
Breeder: Mill House Stud & Alan King Racing
Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd
Colours: BLACK, RED sash, WHITE sleeves and cap.
Form: 0-U
TIMEFORM VIEW From a good jumping family and was in the process of offering a bit more encouragement than in her sole bumper 10 weeks earlier when unseating her rider soon after the last (held at time) on her Newton Abbot hurdling debut last month. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn by No 6, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
The Result
NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Betting Forecast:
5-4 Solent Gateway (IRE), 2-1 One Cool Dreamer (IRE), 10-1 Granny B (IRE), 12-1 And She Was (GB), 20-1 Cal Ok (IRE), 40-1 Meetingofthewaters (FR), 100-1 Flat Jack (GB), 150-1 Urban Rhythm (GB), 250-1 Love Is A Rose (GB)
Race Summary:
ONE COOL DREAMER, a fairly useful performer on the Flat, should have learnt from his initial experience over hurdles and is fancied to come out on top in receipt of plenty of weight from the penalised Solent Gateway. The selection’s stablemate And She Was could be the one to fill the places
1-2-3: 1.ONE COOL DREAMER (IRE) 2.SOLENT GATEWAY (IRE) 3.AND SHE WAS FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
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Henry Brooke
Brendan Powell
FIFTH RACE 6.25
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £12000
THE WREXHAM LAGER 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). £56 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £45 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Penalties, after June 14th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Bangor on Dee Racecourse will present a perpetual trophy to the winning owner that will be returned to the racecourse 1st June 2025 and a memento to the winning, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 12 entries, 1 at £11 and 11 at £56. - Closed June 16th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. No Horse Age st lb
1 GETALEAD (IRE) (31) 9 12 0
B g Getaway (GER) - Site-Leader (IRE)
Owner: Pickard Racing Club
Trainer: Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh Breeder: L. Byrne
Sponsor: Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd
Colours: PINK, PURPLE braces and sleeves. Form: 1565-32 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdles winner during second part of 2024 and back on his game with a brace of placed efforts last month. Drop back to 2m wouldn’t be certain to suit but he still needs considering in this.Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 115
2 DIAMOND DICE (IRE) (116)
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Chances Orchard (IRE)
Owner: Private Harley Street Clinic Limited
Trainer: Mark Gillard, Sherborne
Breeder: Mrs Gillian Neville
6 11 11
Colours: PURPLE, BEIGE star and star on cap Form: 6F22UT-
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who found improvement when runner-up on chase debut at Wincanton (20.2f) in January Temperament badly got the better of him since, taking no part at Leicester Back hurdling but comes with risks attached starting out for new yard Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112
3 SIX AND OUT (GB) (58) 7 11 3
Ch g Sixties Icon - Extremely Rare (IRE)
Owner: Miss E. J. Tanner
Trainer: David Weston, West Overton
Breeder: D. J. Weston
Sponsor: Flintstone Bloodstock
Colours: RED, DARK GREEN and RED striped sleeves and cap Form: 1U1600-
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner at Stratford last summer but he failed to beat a rival both starts back this spring. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 104
4
DOG FOX (GB)
Ch g Cityscape - Dragonera
(238) 5 11 3
Owner: The North West National Hunt Racing Club
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: Preston Lodge Stud
Sponsor: Swansway
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE spots, sleeves and cap Form: 3/21545- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong traveller who opened account over hurdles at Bangor in June 2024 Shaped better than results suggest to end the year and returns with yard among the winners. Major player. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 104
5
AOTANO (GER) (36)
B g Soldier Hollow - Aotearoa (FR)
Owner: CP Racing
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Gestut Auenquelle
Sponsor: Tote
4 11 1
Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE chevrons, RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 53615-6 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to land a second hurdles success in 2m Doncaster novice handicap in March. That form has been strongly boosted since but never really threatened both starts since. This does look easier, however. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107
6
BELLBIRD (GB) (28)
B or Br m Postponed (IRE) - Be Fabulous (GER)
Owner: Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Godolphin
Sponsor: Prisma Colour Ltd
5 10 10
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE braces and sleeves. Form: 26642-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in a Ludlow novice last May and has finished runner-up 5 times in handicaps since, most recently at Cartmel a month ago No reason why she won’t be very competitive again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 97
Paul O’Brien
Theo Gillard
James Davies
Henry Brooke
William Maggs (5)
Brian Hughes
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
The Result
1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Betting Forecast:
5-2 Bellbird (GB), 11-4 Getalead (IRE), Dog Fox (GB), 9-1 Aotano (GER), 12-1 Diamond Dice (IRE), 40-1 Six And Out (GB)
Race Summary:
DOG FOX remains of serious interest from this sort of mark and returning with his yard among the winners, he’s the most persuasive option. Bellbird regularly fills the runner-up spot and may well do so again, with Getalead another to consider, for all 2m may not be his ideal trip
1-2-3: 1.DOG FOX 2.BELLBIRD 3.GETALEAD (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
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SIXTH RACE 7.00
for novice four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £8000
THE GOING IS GOOD NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
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 0-105. Enter by noon, June 16th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Penalties, after June 14th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Bangor-onDee Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will also award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. 9 entries at £36. - Closed June 16th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
1 CHILLHI (IRE) (11)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Hi Katriona (IRE)
Owner: Deva Racing SE
Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket
Breeder: Mr John Webb
Sponsor: Deva Racing Group
5 12 0
Colours: DARK BLUE, RED disc, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap.
Form: 3U000-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran creditably when runner-up in a selling handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f) in May, despite jumping none too fluently Produced a laboured effort back on the level on first start for current yard at Wolverhampton since but not written off with cheekpieces reapplied back over jumps. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98
2 LAND GIRL’S LUCK (IRE) (12)
B m Workforce - Isityourself (IRE)
Owner: Richard Bailey and Max Comley
Trainer: Max Comley, Naunton
Breeder: John Redmond
Sponsor: Tote
6 11 13
Colours: BROWN, LIGHT BLUE hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 14-54P1 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good) 12 days ago, though was fortunate on the day given she was 10 lengths down in second when left in front last. Looks vulnerable off a 2lb higher mark.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97
3 SPARTAN WARRIOR (IRE) (27) 4
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Silky (IRE)
Owner: Mr Robert Aplin
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
11 11
Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE triple diamond. Form: 3356-21
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in determined fashion over hurdles in 9-runner handicap at Kelso (18.1f, good) 27 days ago, driven out. Should remain competitive. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 101
4 INDEPENDENT JIMMY (GB) (35) 6
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Crystal Princess (IRE)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stars, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE check sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 24430-4 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if back in form following a 4-month break when fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to firm) 35 days ago, a serious late error just as the race was starting to take shape preventing him from doing better. Needs considering in first-time cheekpieces.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 92
5 SAIN ET SAUF (GB) (29)
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Protektrice (FR)
Owner: Mr Roger Frank Barbery
Trainer: Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: Mill House Stud & Mr N. Farrell
Sponsor: Nancekuke Lettings
5 11 6
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE spots. Form: 50654-5
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in point bumpers and yet to better modest form over hurdles, though wasn’t seen to best effect in a first-time tongue strap when fifth of 9 on handicap debut at Worcester (16f, good to soft, 80/1) 29 days ago, not ideally placed. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90
6 SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN (IRE) (13)
Gr g Sholokhov (IRE) - Three Wood (IRE)
Owner: K Jardine R Griffiths W Duffus
Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham
Breeder: Kk Agri Ltd
Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing
5 10 13
Colours: DARK BLUE, RED star, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap Form: P053-00
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran about as well as could be expected when ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, good, 8/1) 13 days ago Back up in trip Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 83
Sean Bowen
Freddie Mitchell (5)
Brian Hughes
Theo Gillard
Tom Broughton (5)
Gavin Sheehan
7 KARAKOY (GB) (59) 5 10 3
B g Golden Horn - Souville
Owner: Ms G. Gwilliam
Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Breeder: The Souville Partnership
Colours: GREY, WHITE seams, PINK sleeves, WHITE seams, PINK cap Form: 043P30-
TIMEFORM VIEW Never looked like justifying support when eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good, 9/2) 59 days ago Visor on for 1st time Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 73
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Visor worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 3.
Betting Forecast:
3-1 Independent Jimmy (GB), 10-3 Land Girl’s Luck (IRE), 4-1 Chillhi (IRE), 9-2 Spartan Warrior (IRE), 12-1 Karakoy (GB), 14-1 Shadowfax of Rohan (IRE), 22-1 Sain Et Sauf (GB)
Race Summary:
INDEPENDENT JIMMY would have gone closer to justifying support without a serious error just as the race was starting to take shape over C&D on his most recent outing, so he’s well worth another chance from a 1lb lower mark fitted with first-time cheekpieces Chillhi isn’t long with James Owen, so can’t be written off back over jumps, with recent Kelso winner Spartan Warrior also feared 1-2-3: 1.INDEPENDENT JIMMY 2.CHILLHI (IRE) 3.SPARTAN WARRIOR (IRE)
and
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THE SUMMER SOCIAL ON FRIDAY 4TH JULY
OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
2M 145Y
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, June 16th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. 19 entries at £35. - Closed June 16th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
1 LORD CAUVELLIERE (FR) (34) 4 11 4
Gr g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Elfe Des Bruyeres (FR)
Owner: Mr W. A. Thomas
Trainer: Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Breeder: Gaec de La Cauvelliere
Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, RED stars. Form: 1-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Point bumper winner in April and followed up in ready fashion in a Stratford bumper on his Rules debut. A penalty shouldn’t prevent him making a bold bid to stay unbeaten. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
Colours: RED, YELLOW diamond, RED sleeves, YELLOW spots, RED cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: P-41
TIMEFORM VIEW €28,000 buy after making it third time lucky in points last month. New stable gets plenty of bumper winners. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - James Bowen
3 DON’T THINK TWICE (GB)
B g Linda’s Lad - Fairyinthewind (IRE)
Owner: Oaktree Racing Club
Trainer: Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Breeder: Robert E Forrester
(91) 5 11 2
Colours: ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN triple diamond and armlets, LIGHT GREEN cap Form: 0/05PP-
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer, pulled up last 2 starts (latest Mar 22). Lord Cauvelliere looks very much the yard first string. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - David Noonan
4 HE’SGOTSOMETOE (FR)
(-) 5 11 2
B g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Belle Josee (FR)
Owner: Mr G. A. Moore
Trainer: Christian Williams, Bridgend
Breeder: Mr Eric Becq
Sponsor: Dodson and Horrell
Colours: DARK GREEN and YELLOW check, WHITE sleeves. Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW €54,000 Cima De Triomphe gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam, French hurdler/chaser (15f-2 1/4m winner), half-sister to French chaser (21f winner) Kermeline The betting should guide to expectations. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingJack Tudor
5 DONALD JUMP (GB) (-)
B g Masterstroke (USA) - Kayf Grace
Owner: Duck and Dive Racing Club
Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Breeder: James and Jean Potter Ltd
Sponsor: BD Contracts Ltd
4 10 11
Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW triple diamond and sleeves, RED cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Masterstroke gelding. Wears tongue strap on debut. The stable does well in bumpers so he’d enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Tom Bellamy
6 FRAMMY
(GB)
(-) 4 10 11
Ch g Frammassone (IRE) - Whatdoesthefoxsay (IRE)
Owner: Mrs C Woods & Partner
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: D McCain Racing & Mrs Sarah Leslie
Colours: PINK, BLACK spots, PINK sleeves and cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Frammassone gelding. Dam (h119), bumper/2 1/2m-25f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Volador One of 2 newcomers from the stable, with Brian Hughes on the other one Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Kielan Woods
Jockey
Freddie Mitchell (5)
7 ROYAL MARK (FR) (63)
B g Manduro (GER) - Rahada (GER)
Owner: Mr Andrew Gough
Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux
Sponsor: SJD Racing
4 10 11
Colours: RED, WHITE disc, RED sleeves, WHITE spots. Form: 60-
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 2 outings for Tom Weston this spring and best watched on first run for new trainer. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
8 WHITEOAK DUFFY (GB) (-)
B g Frontiersman - Whiteoak Stroller
Owner: Mr Brendan Richardson
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Brendan Richardson
4 10 11
Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK and YELLOW striped cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Frontiersman gelding. Dam (h87) maiden hurdler out of smart hurdler (17f-3m winner) Whiteoak. One of 2 debutants from local yard, with this one seemingly preferred by Brian Hughes. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
9 BALLYLICKY BAY (IRE) (69)
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Trendy Native
Owner: Mr K. Pickard
Trainer: Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh
Breeder: Mrs Mary O’Connor
Sponsor: Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd
5 10 9
Colours: PINK, PURPLE braces and sleeves. Form: 41-
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Apr 13). Check the betting. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
10 ISTHATRIGHTKATIE (IRE)
B m French Navy - Gothen Niece (IRE)
Owner: Liam Tougher
Trainer: Miss Katy Brown, Ireland
Breeder: Liam Tougher
(-) 5 10 9
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ORANGE epaulets, LIGHT GREEN and EMERALD GREEN halved sleeves, ORANGE cap
Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW French Navy mare. Half-sister to bumpe winner/fairly useful 19f chase winner Ballysax Hank. Dam, modest maiden hurdler, 1 1/2m winner on Flat. Wears hood.
11 FLYING PIMPERNEL (GB) (37)
B f Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Fly Again
Owner: Jamie Snowden Racing Club
Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Breeder: Mill House Stud & Mrs Kathy Stuart
Sponsor: BetVictor
4 10 4
Colours: MAROON, YELLOW epaulets, armlets and star on cap Form: 2
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/2, shaped well amidst greenness when second of 6 in bumper (11/2) at Fontwell (2 1/4m, good) on debut 37 days ago Sure to go well. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating - Gavin
12 KNOLTON PARK (IRE) (-)
B f Walk In The Park (IRE) - Buttonboard (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Amy Bannister-Bell
Trainer: David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Breeder: Oliver Loughlin
4 10 4
Colours: WHITE, RED braces, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, RED cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park filly Half-sister to bumper winner/fair 17f hurdle winner Nifty Getaway Stable better known for Flat exploits but this one needs keeping a close eye on in the betting with Sean Bowen booked. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
13 TIGRESS LILLY (GB) (-)
Ch f Postponed (IRE) - Cosmic Tigress
Owner: Mr I. T. Buchanan
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Mr I. Buchanan & Mr G. McGladery
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
4 10 4
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE (quartered), hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Postponed filly Dam (h99) 2m hurdle winner, also 1 3/4m-2m winner on Flat. Makes paper appeal for a stable which gets plenty of bumper winners. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Patrick Wadge
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Hood worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5, 6, 8.
James Best
Brian Hughes
Paul O’Brien
King (7)
Sheehan
Sean Bowen
The Result
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Betting Forecast:
7-2 Flying Pimpernel (GB), 5-1 Lord Cauvelliere (FR), 9-1 Whiteoak Duffy (GB), 10-1 Axel Bleue (GB), 12-1 Knolton Park (IRE), 14-1 Donald Jump (GB), Tigress Lilly (GB), 18-1 Ballylicky Bay (IRE), Isthatrightkatie (IRE), 20-1 He’sgotsometoe (FR), Frammy (GB), 50-1 Don’t Think Twice (GB), Royal Mark (FR)
Race Summary:
FLYING PIMPERNEL made a promising start to her career when second at Fontwell last month and is selected to take advantage of the weight she receives from Stratford winner Lord Cauvelliere. Whiteoak Duffy, the mount of Brian Hughes from the Donald McCain pair, and point recruit Axel Bleue are other interesting runners
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