Welcome to Wednesday racing – a day that is all about the racing
It is our opportunity today to enjoy a full card of Summer Jumps with real racing afficionados, and so it is my pleasure to see :
Racing TV guests enjoying one of their ‘Club’ days Annual Members – as always Cartmel Village Neighbours
Not to mention those of you who have made a real effort to join us – if this is your first visit, I do hope you enjoy it
Owners are, of course, an essential part of the industry and very important to us – declaring your horses to run here is very much appreciated.
If you are of a mind to have a “flutter”, please consider approaching our on-course Bookmakers, which in itself is something of an experience; even if you feel you know nothing about betting, I believe you will find them friendly and helpful
Our much-valued sponsors today are:
William Hill
The Traffic Management Company
The Family of Jimmy Latham
JJ Crossfield’s
Today the Charity is The Birchall Trust, a local and entirely volunteer based organisation offering counselling and support for victims of abuse I regard them as being a highly deserving organisation
May I please take this opportunity to remind you of our racing and music night, coming up next on Friday 26th June The Kaiser Chiefs are playing after racing, and I am looking forward to hearing their music echoing down this beautiful valley
Enjoy your race day!
Lord Cavendish, Chairman
Cartmel Steeplechases (Holker) Ltd
HOW TO PLACE A BET
PLACE YOUR BETS....
Betting is quite straightforward and can be fun - for as little as £2 There is no fool proof way of picking a winner; the odds and the racecard can give you a good guide but you can also have as much luck picking your horse by the name or colour of the silks.
BET IN TWO WAYS -
1. Betting with the tote - a quick, easy and friendly service You’ll find tote betting points all around the racecourse and it will give you a better choice of bets with the lower minimum stake of £2. Look at the counters for the tote how to bet guides
HOW TO READ
2. Bookies - these are all in front of the Grandstand and take only two bets TO WIN and EACH-WAY The bookies offer ‘odds’ on all the horses and you are best to shop around for the best odds. These are given in fractions, such as 8/1.
THE RACECARD
4
DRESSEDFORSUCCESS(GB)(271) P1/1111- CD 9 11-1
Br B g Dapper - Singalong Sal (IRE)
J
O Mr James Latham James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Mr C. Dawson
TIMEFORM
1. Horse’s Saddlecloth No
2. Owners Silks/Colours
3. Horse’s Name
4. Colour of horse
B = Bay Br = Brown
Ch = Chestnut Gr = Grey
5. Sex of horse
c = colt g = gelding
f = filly m = mare
6. Sire
7. Dam
8. Country of birth
9. Days since last ran
10 Previous Performances
/ = denotes new season
, = denotes new year
C = Course Winner
11 Age
12. Weight St Lbs
13. BHA Rating
14. Star Rating
STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: Selected to win the race. Good chance of being placed. By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
CD = Course & Distance Winner
D = Distance Winner
BF = Beaten Favourite Last Time Out
Can be given little or no chance.
Charlotte Jones (5)
Cartmel Racecourse
ENJOY THE RACES IN SAFETY
A day at Cartmel Racecourse should be great fun for everyone; nobody wants an injury or an incident to spoil their day. So, when push comes to shove, we need to make sure that there isn’t any pushing or shoving
The racecourse team prepares carefully for each event and we take every precaution to ensure that the site is as safe as is practical. However, we also need some help from you – to take responsibility for your own safety and to respect the safety and comfort of those around you. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a brief list of precautions that we’d like all visitors to consider:
ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Fortunately very few accidents occur at Cartmel Racecourse, but those that do are most likely to be relatively minor incidents involving someone who has had too much to drink Quite simply: you’ll be safer if you drink less alcohol
On the rare occasion that we receive a customer complaint, it’s quite likely to be linked to the behaviour of someone who’s had one too many So please drink responsibly and encourage your friends to stay within their limits
Any incident involving substance abuse will be dealt with by Cumbria Police.
SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS
parkland, that forms the racecourse, includes many uneven surfaces which may become slippery in wet conditions. Please take care of yourselves and mind where you walk. Don’t try to run faster than your legs can go, even if you think your bookmaker might be packing away for the day.
The most common cause for a visit to our medical tent is sunstroke… Okay, that’s only on hot days The most common cause, on a normal day, is a grazed knee Many of these incidents involve children aged under five years old or adults that have had one drink too many (see previous point about alcohol). Customers are reminded that the natural
FENCES, WALLS & BARRIERS
The fences, walls and temporary barriers located on the racecourse are intended to segregate people into specific areas. This may include segregating people from horses or people from sensitive or hazardous equipment Please do not attempt to climb over, sit on or stand on any barriers – regardless of whether they appear to be permanent or temporary features – they are not designed to take a person’s weight.
ENCLOSURES
We remain very happy that our visitors can travel between enclosures to experience all that Cartmel Racecourse has to offer However, these routes use the racing surface and we must always make sure that the
horses have fully left the track, before we open the gates to humans. Whilst we are sorry you may need to wait – please understand that any delays are due to us keeping you safe
RECYCLING
All of our waste is recycled at the waste depot so please feel free to use any bin.
TREES
The scenery at the racecourse is enhanced by beautiful trees, including some very old oaks However, despite clichés such as ‘strong as an oak’ it should be noted that all trees are capable of shedding branches with little warning While we inspect all the trees on the racecourse annually, we recommend that you do not sit beneath the branches. We especially ask that neither children, nor adults, swing or climb on the branches of trees within the parkland
PARKING
areas) and do not sit on or lean over barriers near to the horses. The running rails are designed to encourage the horses to stay on the track – but they will not withstand a horse’s weight if they hit them, nor a jockey’s if he is thrown over them – so be prepared to move if a horse is behaving erratically
VEHICLE MOVEMENT
Be aware of moving vehicles at all times. If you are driving a vehicle, please pay special attention to pedestrians.
BARBECUES
Every year the first aid team will treat at least one person with burnt fingers and we will be required to extinguish at least one fire in a wheelie bin. If you intend to bring a barbecue, please ensure that you handle it safely, take care not to scorch the grass and dispose of it in a metal bin – only when it is fully extinguished
Why do I need to pre-book parking now? This is a decision taken by the authorities out-with our control and what they are looking for is a record in advance of everyone who is driving a car on-site. Why is there less car parking on site now? Again, this has been mandated by the external authorities in order to maintain a safe distance between vehicles and pedestrians.
WATER
No gas barbecues or gas canisters are permitted on the racecourse
Please extinguish all BBQs 20 minutes before racing starts
CHILDREN
Children are naturally attracted by the water in the beck that meanders through the Paddock Enclosure For reasons that should be obvious, we recommend that children are supervised at all times. We also recommend that anyone paddling in the beck wears shoes or boots to protect their feet Animals use the beck upstream (and downstream), so please do not use the beck for washing up your picnic utensils, for drinking or for cleaning your hands.
HORSES
Whilst its brilliant to be up close to the racing action, we would appreciate you not allowing children to sit on the racetrack perimeter fence. Also – if you see any damage to racecourse fences, temporary structures or furniture we would appreciate you reporting this damage as soon as possible to a member of our stewarding team
ABANDONMENT
Horses are big and run very fast; hopefully yours will run fastest of all. Please pay attention when in close proximity to the horses: stay on the public side of any barriers (close to the track or horse walk
Abandonment refunds: Full refunds for general admission tickets will be given if racing is abandoned before the first race A 50% refund will be given if racing is abandoned before the third or featured race No cash refunds will be given on the day, but will be administered by post after the meeting Please retain your tickets as they will be required for your refund application Applications for refunds should be sent within one month of the fixture.
CARTMEL JOCKEYS’ CHALLENGE
Sean Bowen and Mighty Fleur
We have the current Champion and former Champion sharing the lead in the Cartmel Jockeys Challenge after Mondays racing Sean Bowen had his usual busy afternoon with 6 rides, and rarely leaves Cartmel without a winner which came in our opening Hadwins Mares Novices Hurdle on Mighty Fleur. Plenty of other placed horses saw Sean climb from 5th up to the top.
had 3 winners and a second from these His winner yesterday was on Tranquil Sea in the valuable RF Miller Handicap trained by brother Dan After looking to be challenged turning for home, enough was kept in reserve to kick on and win by 6 lengths.
Sharing the lead is Harry Skelton, who has had only 5 rides over the 2 meetings, but has
Sean Quinlan was the big mover. Sean rode a double firstly on Evenwood Sonofagun for wife Lizzie in the Johnny and Tony Connell Handicap and then an equally popular success on Sean Og in the concluding Warrior Down Handicap Sean rides Cartmel so well and will be challenging for the top spot come the end of the season
James Murray made his first visit here a successful one when partnering Stratagem to victory in the historic Hugh Cavendish Veterans Chase This was only his 4th ride in the UK and after 1 winner in Ireland was his first here Congratulations to James with many more sure to follow judging by the stylish victory.
JOCKEY
James Murray
TRAINER
REBECCA MENZIES A 4
GORDON ELLIOTT, IAN DUNCAN, ELLI
OLIVERY GREENALL & JOSH GUERRIERO, GREEN L & JOSH GUERRI
MICKY HAMMOND, DIANE SAYER Y HAM DIANE 3
CARTMEL TRAINERS’ CHALLENGE
The lead has changed hands after a bumper day for Haverfordwest Trainer Mickey Bowen. The 9 point haul was started in the opening Hadwins Mares Hurdle with Mighty Fleur, and a double landed with Stratagem in the Hugh Cavendish Veterans Chase A number of places added to the score to finish the day with a slender one point advantage from Jimmy Moffatt. Jimmy had a quiet day in number of runners, but has many entered this evening to look to regain top spot
There were 2 popular successes for Cumbrian Trainers Lizzie Quinlan’s Evenwood Sonofagun landed the Johnny and Tony Connell Handicap for the second year in succession in comfortable fashion That is 3 winners from Lizzie’s last 5 runners to the delight of her followers
There are always happy scenes in the Winners Enclosure when Dianne Sayer has a winner We witnessed these when the ever popular Sean Og landed the concluding Warrior Down Handicap This was his 4th win here, and finished the hot afternoon off on a high note for followers
Micky Hammond has made a good start to the current Jumps season Coup De Coeur was his 5th winner in the last few weeks, and never looked in danger of not landing the Molson Coors Handicap under a lovely Connor O’Farrell ride He will likely be back for more spoils during the summer here.
Jimmy Moffatt
Mickey Bowen
THE WILLIAM HILL
MAIDEN HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
Race Description The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two miles and one furlong race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (46 wins from 263 runners, 17%) runs BIG GYPSY KING & MASEKELA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 45 runners, 18%) runs FLYING ACE
Longest Traveller: FLYING ACE trained by G Elliott, Ireland
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
no horse age st-lb
1
ETRETAT(GB)
(13) P
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Normandie (GER)
2
5 11-4
Derek Fox J
O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
B L Dassault, Cofinvest & Haras d’Etreham
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but offered little on recent Perth hurdle debut for new yard. TFR#!!!! BHA-
FLYINGACE(IRE)
(19) 34-4
Br Br g Jet Away - Palmito (IRE)
5 11-4
Sean Bowen J
O James P. Conway Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Ms Cecily Purcell Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORMVIEWThirdinsolepointandhasofferedsomethingtoworkonwhenfourthinbumperatNavan(2m,soft)andmaidenhurdle at Downpatrick (19f, good) this spring Open to improvement and might have found a good opening here TFR##### BHA-
MASEKELA(IRE)
(25) 6
Br B g El Kabeir (USA) - Lady’s Purse
O The Sheroot Partnership
B Coolawn Stud
7 11-4
Charlotte Jones J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
The Vilprano Partnership S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair middle distance performer on the Flat for Tim Easterby. No immediate promise switched to hurdles for new yard at Hexham 25 days ago but the stable’s good record here offers hope for better this time TFR##!!! BHA-
RIBBLERIVER(IRE)
(47) P5-
Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Ashtown Girl (IRE)
5 11-4
Sean Quinlan J
O Hambleton Racing Mrs C Clark Miss A Lee Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Barry Noonan
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time Flat winner for Kevin Ryan but no show in 2 hurdles since joining Lizzie Quinlan. TFR##!!! BHA-
COLINSKI(GB)(18) 4
Br B g Masar (IRE) - First Experience
O Love To Race Partnership
B Woodstock Thoroughbred Breeding Ltd
4 10-12
Nathan Moscrop J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest 1 1/2m Flat winner. Well-held fourth switched to hurdles at Hexham (2m, soft) 18 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA-
MILITARYCROSS(IRE)
(14)
4 10-12
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Moraine Richie McLernon J
O JT Roofing & Sprayclad UK NE
B Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd
Sam England, Guiseley T
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Too free in 1 1/2m York handicap on recent stable debut but this half-brother to high-class hurdler Wicklow Brave starts out over hurdles in a very winnable contest. TFR####! BHA-
BIGGYPSYKING(GB)
(36) 54- 4 10-5
Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Not After Hours (FR)
O Spencer Brown & Tyson Fury
B Harriet Loder
Leah Noreci (10) J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
TIMEFORM VIEW 7f Flat winner who failed to get home in 2 hurdle runs last year Well held on all-weather Flat in recent months ahead of this return to jumping TFR#!!!! BHA-
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Flying Ace (IRE), 5-2 Military Cross (IRE), 12-1 Colinski (GB), 14-1 Masekela (IRE), 33-1 Ribble River (IRE), 66-1 Big Gypsy King (GB), 80-1 Etretat (GB)
FLYING ACE gets the vote for Gordon Elliott and Sean Bowen but Military Cross will be a major threat if he can translate anything like his Flat ability to hurdles at the first time of asking.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS
TheGreatBritishBonus(GBB)incentivisesandrewardsthebreeding,buyingandracing of British-bred fillies by paying out up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British Majority funded by HBLB
BROKEN GLASSES AND BOTTLES
In the interest of safety and for the comfort of others, we’d be grateful if all customers could refrain from carrying drinks through the enclosures where they may spill or cause injury to other racegoers. No drinks should be brought across the track at the crossing points between the Course and Paddock Enclosures and no drinks should be taken on to the steps or viewing areas of the Grandstand Thank you for your cooperation.
Remembering JIMMY LATHAM
A local, very popular bookmaker and friendly face at Cartmel for over 40 years
5)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £6050
Race Description This is a two miles and one furlong handicap hurdle selling race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. Selling races exist as an outlet for connections to sell their horses Any horse that wins a ‘seller’ such as this is automatically put up for public auction in the Winners’ Enclosure at the end of the race and goes to the highest bidder The auction is often well worth seeing, so make sure to head that way after the race
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (46 wins from 263 runners, 17%) runs BOOK OF SECRETS & MOJO EGO & MR RUMBALICIOUS
Longest Traveller: SILENT REVOLUTION trained by B J Murphy, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
ZHANGFEI(FR)(13)(£6000) 31F/50P- D 8 12-0
Br B g Camelot - Mambomiss (FR) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Fern O’Brien (5) J
O Caveat Emptor Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B E.A.R.L. Haras de Mandore BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner but it’s hard to enthuse over his most recent efforts, including on the Flat. TFR###!! BHA100 2
BOOKOFSECRETS(IRE)
(57)(£6000) 200004- D 8 11-12
Br B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Alice Treasure (IRE) (Canford Cliffs (IRE)) Leah Noreci (10) J
O Keith Hadwin & DJM James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Renata Coleman & Irish National Stud TIMEFORMVIEWEasingintheweightsandwhilehefailedtojustifysupportinarefittedtonguestrapatNewcastle(17f,good)onmostrecentouting, he isn’t one to write off, especially now returning to Cartmel having been placed off higher marks here previously TFR##### BHA98 3
ZAMOND(FR)
(167)(£6000) 321402- CD 10 11-9
Br B g Diamond Green (FR) - Cosavita (FR) (Comte du Bourg (FR)) Theo Gillard J
O Hale Racing & Lyle Farming Company Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B S.C.E.A Ecurie Biraben et al Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the scoreboard at Sedgefield in September and beaten only by a gambled-on rival at Newcastle (17f) on final outing in November Likely to be thereabouts if picking up where he left off TFR###!! BHA95
JUSTLIKEFIRE(GB)
(18)(£6000) 0/4P2F-2 7 11-9
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Firey Witness (IRE) (Witness Box (USA)) Sean Quinlan J
O A. C. O’Keeffe Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Mr Brett Merry Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed up well to a point after 11 weeks off when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (2m, soft) 18 days ago. Tongue strap tried and worth considering with a recent outing under his belt. TFR####! BHA95
MOJOEGO(IRE)(12)(£6000) 02240-0 D 6 11-8
Br B g Intello (GER) - Never Green (IRE) (Halling (USA))
O Horsemen of the apocalypse
B Clare Castle Farm
Charlotte Jones J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
TIMEFORM VIEW Found some form for the refitting of blinkers last season, finishing runner-up in back-to-back C&D handicaps Probably needed the run after 5 months off at Aintree recently and entitled to strip fitter here TFR####! BHA94
B Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Jt Roofing Sysyems Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who went very close to opening his hurdling account at Market Rasen in January, edged out near finish. However, has failed to repeat that form since TFR###!! BHA92
9
SILENTREVOLUTION(IRE)
(62)(£6000) 45/6P00- 10 10-12
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Watson River (IRE) (Presenting) Sean Bowen J
O Mr A. Evans Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin T
B D. Murphy
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex Paul Nicholls horse who hasn’t shown much for some time Could only consider if backed even with Sean Bowen in the saddle TFR##!!! BHA84
RESTANDBETHANKFUL(GB)
(56)(£6000) 604P5P- CD 10 10-6
Br Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest (Presenting)
Peter Kavanagh J
O Bolton Mill Racing II Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Clarendon Farm
TIMEFORM VIEW Irresolute performer who continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage, including when pulling up in handicap chase at Sedgefield on most recent outing Enough to prove back over hurdles TFR##!!! BHA78
ALVESTA(GB)
(18)(£6000) 34446-0
5 10-4
Br B m Study of Man (IRE) - Alinstante (Archipenko (USA)) Jonathon Bewley J
O Holland and Bewley George Bewley, Colby T
B Miss K. Rausing Lloyd Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who again finished well held back down in trip at Hexham (2m, soft, 25/1) 18 days ago. Easy to
MRGLOBALIST(IRE)
TFR##!!! BHA76
(25)(£6000) 55655-3 7 10-2
Br Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Trimurti (USA) (Harlan’s Holiday (USA)) Alan Doyle (3) J
O Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Niarchos Family
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who had no chance at the weights when a well-held third in 6-runner selling hurdle at Hexham (2m, good) 25 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA73
MRRUMBALICIOUS(IRE)
(57)(£6000) 5F00P0- CD 7 10-2
Br B g Kodiac - Intaglia (New Approach (IRE))
William Maggs (3) J
O The Fleet Street Partnership James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in August 2023 but hasn’t added to his tally since and again offered little at Newcastle on most recent outing Hopes pinned on first-time blinkers sparking improvement. TFR##!!! BHA69
O The Rat Pack Racing Club Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mr J.C. Haimet, Mme E. Petit, Mme H. Pet Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor in bumpers and hasn’t offered any encouragement in 3 runs over hurdles Fitted with first-time cheekpieces for handicap debut. TFR##!!! BHA61
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
2025: WINDS OF WINTER (IRE) 7 11 5 Danny McMenamin 8-1 (Iain Jardine) 12 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 8, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9, 11.
Stewards Note:
FRANK STAMPER: Following its run on 17/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling
The one who catches the eye is BOOK OF SECRETS, who has eased in the weights and looks ready to peak now returning to a venue where he’s been placed off higher marks Justlikefire and the selection’s stablemate Mojo Ego look the most interesting of the opposition.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOOK OF SECRETS (IRE) 2.JUSTLIKEFIRE 3.MOJO EGO (IRE)
RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE:
1st 3rd 2nd 4th
ABANDONMENT REFUNDS
Full refunds for general admission tickets will be given if racing is abandoned before the first race A 50% refund will be given if racing is abandoned before the third or featured race Please see note above regarding ticket re-sale No cash refunds will be given on the day, but will be administered by post after the meeting. Please retain your tickets as they will be required for your refund application Applications for refunds should be sent within one month of the fixture
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8050
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3200, 2nd £1600, 3rd £800, 4th £400, 5th £200, 6th £100. (Penalty Value £4188.41) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
BETS AVAILABLE ON THIS RACE
Race Description This is a two miles and six furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (46 wins from 263 runners, 17%) runs BITTALEMON & GOT GREY & SEA THE CLOUDS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bowen (7 wins from 36 runners, 19%) runs MUSIQUE DE FEE
Longest Traveller: MUSIQUE DE FEE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 262 miles.
(18) P41P0-0
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Leo’s Spirit (IRE)
O Spencer Jones
B Christopher Maye
Leah Noreci (10) J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredoverfenceshereoff 4lbhigherlastsummer.Off 6months,shapedbetterthantenthof 15suggestsinvaluableHaydockhandicap hurdle (3m, good)18 days ago, unable to sustain effortas absence seemed totell. Interesting with thatouting behindhim. TFR##### BHA119 2
MUSIQUEDEFEE(IRE)
(2) 0P0-223 C BF 7 12-0
Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Fairy Tale (FR)
O The Happy Amigos
Joshua Bryan J
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Fairplay Exchange S
TIMEFORM VIEW Last win came in 25f handicap hurdle here a year ago, but having ran well on Saturday she was a disappointing favourite when bidding to follow up on Monday tried in this headgear. TFR###!! BHA119 (+2)
HILLVIEW(IRE)
(39) 00P//4P0- 10 11-7
Br B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Da Das Delight (IRE)
O Mr Graham William Briscoe
B Desmond Amond
Sean Bowen J
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful earlier in his career but has offered little obvious promise since returning from a long absence The booking of Sean Bowen is interesting but others are much more solid. TFR##!!! BHA112
BITTALEMON(GB)
(4) 10100-5 C
Br Ch m Dubawi (IRE) - Bizzarria
5 11-5
Charlotte Jones J
O Mr Darren Naylor James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a pair of 17f novice hurdles at this track last summer but didn’t see out her race on return from 9 months off (had a breathing operation in the interim) over 25f here on Saturday. TFR##!!! BHA110 (-3)
DICKENS(IRE)
(197) 112224- CD
Br B g Excelebration (IRE) - Open Book
O Mr S Sowray & Alan O’Keeffe
B Chapel Lane Farm L.T.D
8 11-5
Luke Scott (3) J
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW In excellent heart for new connections in the first half of last season, winning 4 times over hurdles, including C&D Off since November and possibly best watched this time TFR##!!! BHA110
GOTGREY(FR)(2) 41426-3
Br Gr g Outstrip - Lovely Best (FR)
O The Running In Rail Partnership
7 11-4
Isabelle Ryder (5) J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B S.C.E.A. Haras de Treli Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdle and chase winner for Dan Skelton. Has joined a yard which does well at Cartmel, but after 7 months off finished last of 3 in 17f handicap chase here on Monday. Unproven over this far TFR###!! BHA109
LOWLANDS(IRE)
(14) 0/4223-1
7 11-3
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Broadway Boulevard (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Greystoke Owners
Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Patrick F. Callinan Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in handicap hurdles at the end of 2025 before returning from a break to get off the mark in maiden at Perth (2 1/2m, good to soft) 14 days ago. Remains unexposed back in a handicap for her in-form stable TFR####! BHA108
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
RAUZAN(IRE)
(37) 560320- D
Br B g Australia - Rayisa (IRE)
O Flower Huschka Miller & Trading Products
9
6 11-2
Sean Quinlan J
Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Bolton Mill Holiday Park S
TIMEFORMVIEWBackonformwhentwice placedthisspring NotsogoodatKelsolasttime buthisin-formyard’sgoodrecent record in this race means a revival isn’t ruled out in a refitted tongue tie (added to regular cheekpieces). TFR###!! BHA107
BENYNAHARROAD(IRE)
(253) 31242F- 7 11-1
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Wonder Why (GER)
O Hogarth Racing
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Jamie Hamilton J
Henry Hogarth, Stillington T
TIMEFORM VIEW Good chase record last spring/summer, including 2 wins Off since a heavy fall at Uttoxeter in September Lower mark back hurdling but peak fitness has to be taken on trust after 8 months off TFR###!! BHA106
RIOJAALTA(IRE)
(35) 106335- CD 6 10-11
Br B g Australia - Pavement (IRE)
Conor O’Farrell J
O Mrs B. M. Lofthouse Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mrs Monica Aherne Micky Hammond Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner (heavy) last July. Back to that form when third at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) in March but performed no more than respectably when fading into fifth at Perth (3m again) last month. TFR###!! BHA102
SWINGINGONTHESTEEL(GB)(100)
Br B g Linda’s Lad - Patsola
O Old Gold Racing 24
211/40P- 6 10-4
Nathan Moscrop J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mr P. G. Nicholas Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORM VIEW Point/dual bumper winner Failed to better poor form in 3 maiden hurdles over the winter but wouldn’t be a big shock were he to fare a lot better in handicaps up in trip All the more interesting if backed. TFR##!!! BHA95
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: SHANTWOPOINTFIVE (IRE) 7 11 12 James Bowen 11-8 (Warren Greatrex) 10 ran
Hood worn by No. 11. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 6, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Lowlands (IRE), 11-2 Sea The Clouds (IRE), 6-1 Musique de Fee (IRE), 17-2 Rioja Alta (IRE), 11-1 Rauzan (IRE), 12-1 Beny Nahar Road (IRE), 14-1 Dickens (IRE), 18-1 Hillview (IRE), 22-1 Bittalemon (GB), 25-1 Got Grey (FR), Swingingonthesteel (GB)
SEA THE CLOUDS should be spot on for this after a run at Haydock last month and can take advantage of a mark 4lb lower than the one he defied over fences here last summer
Low-mileage Nicky Richards mare Lowlands rates an obvious danger on the back of a recent Perth maiden success The fact Lizzie Quinlan has won divisions of this race for the last 2 years means Rauzan also has to enter calculations
FOURTH RACE | 7.38
5)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
Race Description This is a three miles and one furlong handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (46 wins from 263 runners, 17%) runs DUSKY DAYS & JACK SPRAT & SECRET SECRET
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Quinlan (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN
Longest Traveller: I AM SPIDER MAN trained by B J Murphy, Ireland.
WEEALKI(IRE)(25) P5P22-1
Br B g Alkaadhem - Springfield Spirit (IRE)
O Naughty But Nice
7 12-0
Miss Rebekah Duffy (7) J
Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B W. G. R. Porter Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORMVIEW Registered his second win at Hexham in 15-runner handicap hurdle (23f, good) 25 days ago, running on well for pressure Isn’t straightforward though and can’t be fully trusted to reproduce that form. TFR###!! BHA103 2
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Hell Cat Maggie (IRE) Isabelle Ryder (5) J
O Mills Racing Syndicate THREE
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Mr K. D. Cotter Mills Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up over hurdles at Bangor on reappearance (form worked out well) in October More miss than hit after but has joined a yard with a superb record at Cartmel. Stays this far and interesting to see what the market makes of him. TFR####! BHA102
SECRETSECRET(IRE)
(2) 31460-5 C
10 11-11
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Maughami Charlotte Jones J
O The Secrets
B Miss Annmarie Burke
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
The Sheroot Partnership S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed third 2 3/4m course success in decisive fashion in July Probably needed the run after 5 months off when down the field at Kelso in April and while he steppeduponthatslightly,hestilldidn’tmeetmarketexpectationswhenfifthtoEvenwoodSonofagunhereonMonday Goesbackupintrip TFR###!! BHA100
IAMSPIDERMAN(IRE)
(15) 06P0-22
9 11-11
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Laurens Trix (IRE) James Bowen J
O Mr A. Evans Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin T
B John Hore
TIMEFORM VIEW Two-time hurdles winner for Charles Byrnes at Sligo in 2024. Has struggled for different trainers but stopped the slide with a pair of runner-up effortsforcurrentstableinrecentweeks Nudgedup3lbbutcanbeafactoragainassumingtheomissionof ahoodisnonegative. TFR###!! BHA100
DUSKYDAYS(IRE)(2) 4122-06 C 9 11-8
Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Day’s Over
O Vilprano and KB
B P. J. Reynolds
Leah Noreci (10) J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
The Sheroot Partnership S
TIMEFORMVIEW Ingoodformherelastsummer,winning over17f andrunner-uptwiceasfarasthis trip Probablyneeded the run when down the field at Hexham on return 3 weeks ago but just a fair sixth here on Monday. TFR###!! BHA97
EVENWOODSONOFAGUN(IRE)(2) F0006-1 C 8 11-11(in7lbex)
O Mrs D Chapman & Mrs E Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd Bolton Mill Holiday Park S
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br Ch g Mahler - Sommer Sonnet (IRE)
O Miss Victoria Bewley
Jonathon Bewley J
George Bewley, Colby T
B Vincent Finn Lloyd Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPulleduponhislast3startsoverfencesbutvisoronreturnedtohurdlesandhegaveamuchbetteraccountof himself when third from the front here on Monday. Stays this far and much depends on whether he can back that up TFR###!! BHA93
GUSTAVOGOODWAY(IRE)
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Christina (IRE)
O The Golden Syndicate
B Paramount Farms
(39) PPP141- 8 10-11
Mr Felix Foster (7) J
Joanne Foster, Ilkley T
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Down Royal handicap hurdle for Philip Rothwell in April 2025. Pulled up all 4 starts under Rules since, but has won a couple of points for his rider this year TFR##!!! BHA86
KINGOFTHEGAME(IRE)
(4) PP/54-F3 8 10-2
Br B g Kingston Hill - Sand Lady Ryan Mania J
O Murphy’s Law Partnership
Martin Todhunter, Penrith T
B John Paul Condron Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and jumping didn’t always hold up over fences but ran one of his better races when third of 12 in a 21f handicap chase here on Saturday. Back hurdling trying this trip for the first time TFR###!! BHA76 (-1)
DEFYINGGRAVITY(GB)
Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Newt
O Mr A. B. Hamilton
B Richard Mathias
(3) 0053-2U BF 6 10-2
William Maggs (3) J
Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice at Perth over both sets of obstacles this spring but isn’t entirely straightforward and he swerved violently right at the first at Kelso, unseating rider TFR##!!! BHA75
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 11. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 6, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE), 6-1 Ebselysees (GB), 15-2 Wee Alki (IRE), 17-2 I Am Spider Man (IRE), 9-1 Secret Secret (IRE), 12-1 Jack Sprat (IRE), Poetry Man (IRE), 14-1 Dusky Days (IRE), 20-1 Kingofthegame (IRE), 25-1 Defying Gravity (GB), 33-1 Gustavo Goodway (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN landed a gamble with the minimum of fuss here on Monday and while this trip is a slight unknown, he’s taken to repeat last spring’s exploits with a quick Cartmel double. Ebselysees is an in-form rival, while it will be interesting to see whether Jack Sprat is backed starting out for Jimmy Moffatt.
CHILDREN
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ENCLOSURES
We remain very happy that our visitors can travel between enclosures to experience all that Cartmel Racecourse has to offer. However, these routes use the racing surface and we must always make sure that the horses have fully left the track, before we open the gates to humans. Whilst we are sorry you may need to wait – please understand that any delays are due to us keeping you safe.
Race Description Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October This particular two miles and five furlongs novices’ steeple chase is for horses aged five-years-old and upwards.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (46 wins from 263 runners, 17%) runs CAUGHTINYOURTRANCE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bowen (7 wins from 36 runners, 19%) runs OFF THE JURY Longest Traveller: OFF THE JURY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 262 miles
for novice five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £12850 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5108, 2nd £2553, 3rd £1277. (Penalty Value £6685.85) no horse age st-lb
TIMEFORMVIEW Consistent sortwhowonoverhurdles atNewton Abbotlast autumn. Runner-up on3otheroccasions last season (including fences) and shaped as if he’d strip fitter for his reappearance fourth over fences at Hexham (3m) 18 days ago. TFR###!! BHA106
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Off The Jury (IRE), 15-8 Caughtinyourtrance (IRE), 3-1 Hostile Hotelier (IRE)
CAUGHTINYOURTRANCE highlighted a race of this nature is well within reach when second here on Saturday and with the drop back in trip holding no fears, he’s expected to make a bold bid with his yard going well. Off The Jury was expensive to follow over hurdles but tasted success on his only start in points and looks a bigger danger than Hostile Hotelier.
It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets in the course of their business. Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
July Saturday Day LadieS
18th July
(CLASS 5)
for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £9850
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3915, 2nd £1957, 3rd £979, 4th £490, 5th £244, 6th £122. (Penalty Value £5124.95) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
BETS AVAILABLE ON THIS RACE
Race Description This is a two miles and one furlong handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 105 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 100.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (46 wins from 263 runners, 17%) runs CUZCO DU MATHAN & ZUMBI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S England (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs GHASHAM Longest Traveller: PROSPECT HOUSE trained by P Niven, Malton, 124 miles
GHASHAM(IRE)
(18) 63455-2 7 12-0
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Shamarbelle (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O Worcester Racing Club Sam England, Guiseley T
B A. O’Brien,M. Al Monsour& K. Al’ Attiyah
Singapore Restaurant S
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on a losing run but having joined present stable, he made an encouraging start over fences following 7 weeks off when runner up at Hexham 18 days ago. Player with a repeat and booking of Sean Bowen catches the eye TFR####! BHA98
CUZCODUMATHAN(FR)
(66) 040644- CD 8 11-13
Br Gr g Martaline - Thisbee du Mathan (FR)
O Lilly Whites
B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau
Leah Noreci (10) J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
TIMEFORMVIEWDualC&Dwinnerwhowaslargelyoutof sortslastsummer butbeenshapingupwellwithaviewtoreturningtothisvenue, posting a respectable fourth in much stronger company at Carlisle (2m) in March. Very well treated on old form. TFR###!! BHA97
STARMAN(FR)(25) P2PP0-4 D 10 11-9
Br Gr g Sri Putra - Lamboghina (GER)
Mr Felix Foster (7) J
O The Yorkshire Racing Partnership Joanne Foster, Ilkley T
B Dr V. Roger-Yves Simon et al
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner in Ireland who posted easily his best effort for some time when second over fences at Catterick on New Year’s Day. However, not in anything like the same form over both sets of obstacles since TFR##!!! BHA93
CLEANGETAWAY(IRE)
(47) 224514- D 9 11-6
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Dee Two O Two (IRE)
O Mr P Kirby & Grant Harrison
Joe Williamson J
Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Adrian Sutton Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a drop in the weights when successful over fences at Sedgefield last month but wasn’t in the same form over hurdles there last time TFR###!! BHA90
PROSPECTHOUSE(IRE)
(162) 223231- D 8 11-5
Br B g Retirement Plan - Niffyrann (FR)
O Hard Held Partnership and Angus Racing
B Ms Virginia Naylor-Leyland
William Maggs (3) J
Peter Niven, Malton T
Clova Hotel & Lodges S
TIMEFORMVIEW Consistent sort who produced a career best faced with his optimum sort of test when adding a third chase victory to his tally at Catterick (2m) inDecember,tackled run-inand edging aheadagainnearfinish.Not discounted if ready torollback from 5months off TFR###!! BHA89
ZUMBI(GER)(4) PP442-2 C
Br Gr g Reliable Man - Zalexa (GER)
O Dave & Yvonne Simpson
9 11-4
Charlotte Jones J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Stall Garden Lounge Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Hurdles winner here who has addedsome consistency tohis game of lateover fences, collared close home over 21f here on Saturday. Has cheekpieces refitted now and big shout with a repeat back down in trip. TFR##### BHA88 (+4)
BEATTHEEDGE(IRE)
(18) 46036-5 9 10-2
Br B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE)
Alice Stevens (3) J O Smartwater Utilities
B Ms M. Kavanagh
Micky Hammond, Middleham T
Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Not one for maximum faith (has often promised more than delivered) and he ran poorly in a switch of headgear (replaced by visor/tongue strap here) when well held fifth at Hexham 18 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA70
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2025: SHILLANAVOGY (IRE) 7 12 0 James Bowen 10-3 (Warren Greatrex) 9 ran
Visor worn by No 2, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Zumbi (GER), 3-1 Ghasham (IRE), 5-1 Prospect House (IRE), 13-2 Clean Getaway (IRE), 7-1 Cuzco du Mathan (FR), 25-1 Beat The Edge (IRE), 33-1 Starman (FR)
ZUMBI continued his run of good efforts when collared close home over further here on Saturday and he looks a serious player in refitted cheekpieces back down in trip Ghasham shaped well starting out for his new yard at Hexham 18 days ago and is a live danger with a repeat, whilst the selection’s stablemate Cuzco du Mathan is handicapped to strike and shouldn’t be underestimated either
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ZUMBI (GER) 2.GHASHAM (IRE) 3.CUZCO DU MATHAN (FR)
HORSERACE
BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026. Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry
PARKING
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2026 FIXTURES
SATURDAY 23RD MAY
Cartmel Comes Alive
MONDAY 25TH MAY
Cartmel Gathering
WEDNESDAY 27TH MAY
Sunset & Silks
Sunset JUNE
FRIDAY 26TH JUNE
Riot at the Races - Kaiser Chiefs
SUNDAY 28TH JUNE
June Sunday
SATURDAY 18TH JULY
Ladies Day
MONDAY 20TH JULY
July Monday
SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST
Cartmel Cup Day
MONDAY 31ST AUGUST
August Monday Season Finale CODE Gathering 27TH
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 6.08 - THE WILLIAM HILL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, May 21st and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th.
Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 16 entries at £50. - Closed May 21st, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.38 - THE IN MEMORY OF JIMMY LATHAM SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3195 to the winning horse The second to receive £1470, the third £735, the fourth £367 and the fifth £183. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 21st and pay £12 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th. Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £4000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £6000. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable The post-race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS 23 entries at £12. - Closed May 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2444; Second £1221; Third £611; Fourth £306; Fifth £152. (Penalty Value £3195) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 7.08 - THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4188 to the winning horse The second to receive £1925, the third £962, the fourth £481, the fifth £240 and the sixth £119. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £20 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £3 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £17 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th. Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 23 entries, 2 at £3 and 21 at £20. - Closed May 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £3200; Second £1600; Third £800; Fourth £400; Fifth £200; Sixth £100. (Penalty Value £4188.41) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.38 - THE JOIN REBECCA MENZIES RACING CLUB HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
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 yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th. Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb 17 entries at £35. - Closed May 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 8.08 - THE BIRCHALL TRUST NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6685 to the winning horse The second to receive £3073, and the third £1536. for novice five yrs old and upwards £42 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, there will be a £50 prize awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 6 entries, 3 at £9 and 3 at £42. - Closed May 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5108; Second £2553; Third £1277. (Penalty Value £6685.85)
SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.38 - THE JJ CROSSFIELD’S SUNDOWNER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5124 to the winning horse The second to receive £2356, the third £1178, the fourth £589, the fifth £294 and the sixth £146. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 Enter by noon, May 21st and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th. Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £29. - Closed May 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £3915; Second £1957; Third £979; Fourth £490; Fifth £244; Sixth £122. (Penalty Value £5124.95) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
