My warmest of welcomes to you all This May Whit meeting heralds our new season, and I am always so thankful to all who join us.
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This Wednesday meeting is truly a day for the core racing fans to enjoy the fields up close; there is nothing like being so close to the action
I hope we see you again later this season and I wish you all the very best!
Lord Cavendish, Chairman
Cartmel Steeplechases (Holker) Ltd
CARTMEL JOCKEYS’ CHALLENGE
aboard Musiquee De Fee in the Molson Coors Handicap Hurdle, in the most exciting finish on the card The ever popular
We have a familiar name at the top the leaderboard after the last two days of racing Champion Jockey Sean Bowen has gone to the summit after riding a winner, a second and a third. It is a rare meeting anywhere that Sean comes away winnerless, and on Monday the first place came in the Carolines Big Birthday Celebration Handicap on Sir Tivo
Congratulations go to Josh Bryan who rode his first Cartmel winner on only his second ride
Tommie Beau looked set for a repeat victory, until Joshs’ powerful finish landed the spoils by the smallest of margins. The winner ran only 2 days previously and will be one to follow
Brian Hughes is in second after a number of place finishes, and will be looking to close the gap to our leader with a number of good rides this evening
Sean Quinlan is up to a share of 3rd position Last year’s Cartmel Champion was successful on the impressive Evenwood Sonofagun in the John and Tony Connell Memorial Handicap Hurdle The winner will be out to follow up when turned out quickly tonight.
Sean Bowen
Brian Hughes
TRAINER PTS
CARTMEL TRAINERS’ CHALLENGE
There is more familiarity in the Trainer Challenge. 2024 victor Ben Haslam has posted an early marker, sitting at the top with 10 points after repeating Saturday’s result of winner and a second once again on Monday Cartmel course specialist Ilikedwayourthinkin won the Molson Coors Veterans Handicap Chase after the first past the post Moroder unfortunately lost his weight cloth during the race Ben has a number of good opportunities this evening to maintain his advantage. In hot pursuit is Rebecca Menzies. Placed runners are important to keep adding to the scoreboard and Rebecca’s runners kept hitting the frame on Monday to ensure that the gap between her and Ben is not insurmountable
There was plenty of Cumbrian success with Appleby trainer Lizzie Quinlan’s Evenwood Sonofagun victorious in the John and Tony Connell Handicap Hurdle, and Penrith’s Dianne Sayer’s ever popular Charlie Uberalles a comfortable winner in the Carer Support South Lakes Handicap There are always great scenes in the winner’s enclosure when locally trained horses win, and our podium often isn’t big enough for the numbers of connections celebrating Young trainer Alex Wilson had his first winer when Hollywood Harmon was successful in our concluding Fraser Cup. Alex has had winners on the Point To Point circuit, but this was his first win under Rules Alex trains in Peter Beaumont’s old yard and we wish him every success in his future training career
Ben Haslam
Rebecca Menzies
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)
for novice four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £7200 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3005, 2nd £1503, 3rd £751, 4th £376. (Penalty Value £3921.12)
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 one furlong novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (34 wins from 204 runners, 17%) runs BITTALEMON
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R M Smith (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs AMDOINMEBEST
Fancy That: J Moffatt won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs BITTALEMON today
Longest Traveller: SPIT SPOT trained by L Russell, Kinross, 185 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor BETS
(15) B4-1
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Sarawati (IRE)
O Phil Ellerby & Partners
4 11-3
Brian Hughes J
Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Pigeon Park Stud Northern Accountants S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairformatbestinFlatmaidensforJosephO’Brienandcamegoodatthethirdtimeof askingoverhurdlesforcurrent yard when seeing off 5 rivals in 2 1/2m Sedgefield maiden 15 days ago. More will be needed under a penalty TFR##!!! BHA110 2
(13) 600-0
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Fane Princess (IRE)
5 11-2
Henry Brooke J
O Mr R. Gibson R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B N. Coburn
TIMEFORM VIEW No better than sixth in 3 Irish points and never involved on recent Perth hurdle debut. TFR#!!!! BHA3
FLATJACK(GB)(25) P
Br B g Kayf Tara - Lady of Yue
O Hale Racing Limited
B Cashel Rock Bloodstock Ltd
6 11-2
Jamie Hamilton J
Peter Niven, Malton T
TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1 and showed nothing in 2m Hexham maiden hurdle at the beginning of the month. TFR#!!!! BHA-
JYSUIS(FR)(15) 05004-P
6 11-2
Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Bernice (FR) J
O Mr Richard C. Pearson
NON-RUNNER
Simon West, Middleham T
B Haras de la Rousseliere SCEA The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFR!!!!! BHA75
KINGGRIS(FR)(12) 4P30-5
Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Dexterite (FR)
5 11-2
Charlie Todd J
O Patrick Morris Patrick Morris, Prescot T
B EARL Trinquet, O. Trinquet & M. Trinquet
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame on both completed starts in Irish points but no encouragement in novice hurdles at Bangor and Aintree in recent weeks TFR#!!!! BHA-
RYEBRIDGE(IRE)(33) 05/40-
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Pretty Valira (IRE)
O Mrs S. Smith
5 11-2
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Mrs M. Ross Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in a trio of runs in points and similar story in a Perth bumper on Rules debut. TFR#!!!! BHA-
SANGPOURSANG(FR)
(43) 631F55- 5 11-2
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Saint Carina (FR)
O Christine Teasdale and Partner
B Thierry Cypres
Jonathan England J
Sam England, Guiseley T
Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France, winning over fences last autumn. Leading form claims now setting out for a stable which does well here, including winning this race last year TFR##### BHA118
Br Ch m Sir Percy - Taweyla (IRE)
O Goodtimes
B Des Thurlby
Patrick Wadge J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on the Flat and has run to a similar level over hurdles for current yard, returning from a break to win a weak Musselburgh maiden (17.5f) in March. TFR###!! BHA101
ATVIMEIRO(GER)
(134) 4 10-10
Br B or Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Amorella (IRE)
O Cartmel Racecourse with Old Gold Racing
B Tink Gmbh
Richie McLernon J
Ben Haslam, Middleham T
Cartmel Steeplechase Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat, winning 2m Southwell handicap in January on her final start for Jane Chapple-Hyam. Sold for 34,000 gns later that month. Interesting hurdle newcomer TFR####! BHA-
TERRORISE(GB)
(19) P-3
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Timely Words
O Mr A Barnes & Partner
B The Pocock Family
4 10-10
Craig Nichol J
Brian Ellison, Malton T
Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairhandicapperonFlat(stays13/4m), successfulonce in2024. Pulled up inGrade 1atAintree onhishurdle debut but showed promise with his sights lowered when third of 6 in Market Rasen maiden 19 days ago. TFR####! BHA-
LOVETRUE(FR)
(55) 42F243-
Br B m Ectot - Netsuke (IRE)
O Mr E. A. Brook
B Mrs Elisabeth Ribard
5 10-9
Nathan Moscrop J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner on Flat in France Eight-race maiden hurdler for Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero but still holds each-way claims now setting out for new trainer Rebecca Menzies TFR###!! BHA92 12
BITTALEMON(GB)
(2) 4
Br Ch f Dubawi (IRE) - Bizzarria
O Mr Darren Naylor
4 10-3
Charlotte Jones J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair11/2mFlatwinnerforWilliamHaggas.Boughtfor28,000gnsinDecember.11/2andcheekpiecesonfirst time, well-held fourth on C&D hurdle debut on Monday. Could only watch if turned out again quickly TFR###!! BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2024: HAARAR 5 11 9 Jonathan England 6-5 (Sam England) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 8, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 12.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Sang Pour Sang (FR), Spit Spot (GB), 11-2 Terrorise (GB), 8-1 Celestial Reign (IRE), 9-1 At Vimeiro (GER), Love True (FR), 14-1 Bittalemon (GB), 66-1 Amdoinmebest (IRE), 100-1 Ryebridge (IRE), 150-1 Flat Jack (GB), 250-1 King Gris (FR) PLAY SMARTER
Sam England took this opening novice hurdle last year and may do so again with French recruit SANG POUR SANG, who achieved fairly useful form in his native country. Ben Haslam is another trainer who does well at this lakeland venue and At Vimeiro is an interesting newcomer to the hurdle ranks after an AW Flat success when last seen. Terrorise and Musselburgh winner Spit Spot are others likely to have a say.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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THE YARWOODS SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Race Description Selling races exist as an outlet for connections to sell their horses Any horse that wins a ‘seller’ such as this two miles and one furlong hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards, 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 (34 wins from 204 runners, 17%) runs VOCAL DUKE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R M Smith (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs BELLE OF ANNANDALE
Longest Traveller: COCARDIER trained by A Jones, Timberscombe, 294 miles.
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £5950 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2403, 2nd £1201, 3rd £601, 4th £300, 5th £150. (Penalty Value £3142.19) no horse age
1
GEMINIMAN(IRE)
2
3
(34)(£6000) P/23P- 7 12-0
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Keystone Gulch (USA) (Gulch (USA)) Conor Rabbitt (5) J
O Mr G. Gibson Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Lynch Bages Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who was pulled up in handicap at Perth (2m, soft) 34 days ago. Others appeal more. TFR##!!! BHA97
LAWMANSBLIS(IRE)
(35)(£6000) B5/6142- D 7 11-13
Br B g Lawman (FR) - Megec Blis (IRE) (Soviet Star (USA)) William Shanahan (5) J
O G.P.S. Heart of Racing Ltd & partner
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate PRA World Ltd, P C Coaches of Lincoln Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerFlatwinnerwhoscoredoverhurdlesatSedgefieldinMarch,althoughhewashelpedbytheodds-onfavourite falling 2 out. Reached the frame in 2 handicap hurdles here since and also fair fifth on Flat last month. TFR###!! BHA96
MRSUNDANCER(GB)
(15)(£6000) 40664-4 7 11-13
Br B g Paco Boy (IRE) - Trumpet Lily (Acclamation)
Jamie Hamilton J
O URSA Major Racing & Beswick Bloodstock Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B The Hon Mrs R. Pease Mark Walford Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedlyshedmaidentagoverhurdleswithahoodrefittedatDownpatricklastsummer LeftSharkHanlonafterandyettoscalesameheights forpresentstable,althoughlatestSedgefieldfourthafterabreakwasmoreencouraging Claimsif hecanbuildonthatnow. TFR###!! BHA96
I’MTOOTIRED(IRE)
(78)(£6000) 33104P- 5 11-13
Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Ard Na Sidhe (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Sean Quinlan J
O Alan Baxter & Jennie Candlish Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Epona Bloodstock Ltd PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has lost his way over fences since a Sedgefield win on Boxing Day (took little interest last time) and now reverts to hurdles in a bid to spark a revival. TFR###!! BHA96
CHILLHI(IRE)
(13)(£6000) 3U000- 5 11-12
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Hi Katriona (IRE) (Second Empire (IRE))
O Brian Ellison Racing Club
Craig Nichol J
Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Mr John Webb Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairhandicapperonFlat.Modestformatbestin4outingsoverhurdlesbuttoosoontosayhewon’tcomegood in this sphere and this is a drop in class A recent fourth on the Flat was creditable Worth chancing TFR##### BHA95
TOPOFTHEBAY(IRE)(25)(£6000) 4P221-0 BF 8 11-9
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Bay Dove (Alderbrook) Jonathan England J
O Mr G. Malanga Sam England, Guiseley T
B James Reeves Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Camegoodatthethirdtimeof askingforSamEnglandina21f Carlislehandicapchaselastmonth.Disappointing at Hexham since but has a lower mark to work with over hurdles and could bounce back with a bang. TFR####! BHA92
COCARDIER(FR)(386)(£6000) 00/353/0- 8 11-7
Br B g My Risk (FR) - Tamaline (FR) (Malinas (GER)) Callum Pritchard (5) J
O Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe T
B Sylvie Le Gall & Jean-Michel Olivart
TIMEFORMVIEWSignsof encouragementinqualifyinghurdlerunswithcheekpieceslastwinterbutwellheldon2mFfosLashandicap debut a year ago and off since Cheekpieces off, first-time tongue tie on. Worth a look in the betting TFR###!! BHA90 BETS
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
9
VOCALDUKE(IRE)
(34)(£6000) 630060- CD 9 11-7
Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Heir Today (IRE) (Princely Heir (IRE))
O Jim Bracken & Keith Hadwin
Leah Noreci (10) J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B J. S. Bolger Bracken S Roofing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t won since debut for this stable back in July 2022 and hard to draw much encouragement from last month’s return from a break at Perth. Cheekpieces go back on. TFR##!!! BHA90
BELLEOFANNANDALE(IRE)
(13)(£6000) 40456-6 6 11-6
Br Ch m Australia - Fountain of Honour (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))
Brian Hughes J
O JAB R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B W M. Johnstone
TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in a pairof handicap hurdles at Perththis spring but mark is ona slide as a result and Brian Hughes has been booked with the yard among the winners No surprise were she to stage a revival. TFR####! BHA89
WINDSOFWINTER(IRE)
(21)(£6000) 35323-4 BF 7 11-5
Br Ch m Mahler - Canadian Blaze (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))
Danny McMenamin J
O J Scott & G Gibson Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Mrs Breda Ryan Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remote fourth with cheekpieces added at Kelso last time but had been consistent when placed on 8 of her 9 starts prior to that. The headgear is quickly discarded and she’s the type to bounce back. TFR####! BHA88
BENITO(FR)(64)(£6000) 2/00/05P- C 8 11-0
Br B g Rail Link - Aspolina (IRE) (Trempolino (USA))
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Erick Bec De la Motte & F. Cottin
TIMEFORMVIEW It’s now 11 runs since his last win in 2022 and pulled up in handicap hurdle at Hexham when last seen in March. The cheekpieces and tongue tie worn on that occasion are left off and replaced by a first-time visor TFR##!!! BHA83
FAIRLAND(IRE)
(36)(£6000) P55/550- 8 10-8
Br B m Ask - The Farmers Sister (IRE) (Beneficial)
Henry Brooke J
O Mrs H. N. Eubank Chris Grant, Billingham T
B P. G. McGillion www.chrisgrantracing.com S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but a maiden under Rules Probably needed the run after 10 months off at Kelso 5 weeks ago but others are more obvious TFR##!!! BHA77
CHANTILLYMOON(GB)
(19)(£6000) 45/PPP-5 6 10-7
Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Nicknack (FR) (Nickname (FR)) William Maggs (5) J
O Mrs M Rooke and Hard Held partnership Peter Niven, Malton T
B Mr & Mrs D. Futter & Mrs R. Patterson P D Niven Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame on first of 2 starts in bumpers but little show in maiden hurdles/on the Flat since More chance now handicapping for the first time over hurdles but still hard to make a good case for TFR##!!! BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
2024: IOLANI (GER) 12 9 11 William Maggs 12-1 (Anna Slack) 13 ran
Visor worn first time by No 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6, 12 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6, 8, 9, 12.
Stewards Note:
I’M TOO TIRED: Following its run on 11/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling TOP OF THE BAY: Following its run on 3/5/2025 it was reported that the horse boiled over in the preliminaries
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Chillhi (IRE), 6-1 Winds of Winter (IRE), 7-1 Top of The Bay (IRE), 9-1 Lawmans Blis (IRE), 10-1 Mr Sundancer (GB), 12-1 I’m Too Tired (IRE), Belle of Annandale (IRE), 16-1 Cocardier (FR), Fairland (IRE), 20-1 Benito (FR), 25-1 Gemini Man (IRE), 28-1 Vocal Duke (IRE), 33-1 Chantilly Moon (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
CHILLHI should be up to doing something at this sort of level over hurdles and is worth siding with for Brian Ellison. Top of The Bay disappointed at Hexham recently but had done well over fences for Sam England prior to that and has to be of some interest off a lower mark back hurdling. Winds of Winter can add to her many placed efforts.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHILLHI (IRE) 2.TOP OF THE BAY (IRE) 3.WINDS OF WINTER (IRE)
RACE RESULT TIME:
DISTANCE:
1st 3rd 2nd 4th
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(CLASS 4) (DIV I)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £7950
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. 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 (34 wins from 204 runners, 17%) runs MOJO EGO & OUR SAM
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs CURLEY FINGER
Weightwatcher: OUR SAM won off a handicap mark of 115, his rating is now down 6lb to 109.
Fancy That: J Moffatt won this race in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs MOJO EGO & OUR SAM today.
Longest Traveller: SHANTWOPOINTFIVE trained by W Greatrex, Upper Lambourn, 242 miles.
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Iveagh Gardens (IRE)
O Mr John P. McManus
B Mrs Noreen McManus
Richie McLernon J
Ben Haslam, Middleham T
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives fit from the Flat and well treated on the pick of his form in this sphere, so would enter calculations if supported in the betting TFR###!! BHA120
CURLEYFINGER(IRE)
(75) 13/0P45- 8 12-0
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Tooreen (IRE)
O Club Racing Curley Partnership
Nathan Moscrop J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mrs Mary Tyner Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times in late-2023/24 but didn’t quite hit those heights last season, though not disgraced when fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Doncaster (24.4f, good) on most recent in March. Visored for first time TFR###!! BHA120 3
SHANTWOPOINTFIVE(IRE)
(41) 151224- CD 7 11-12
Br B m Shantou (USA) - All The Best Mate (IRE)
O Both Ways Partnership
James Bowen J
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B M. Sheehy 1Account Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhoshapedasif stillintopformwhenfourthof 16inhandicaphurdleatCheltenham(20.2f,good)41days ago, rallying early in straight after losing place 2 out. Step back up in trip will suit and much respected. TFR##### BHA118
FOUROFAKIND(IRE)
(25) 11455-4 6 11-9
Br B or Br g Make Believe - In The House (IRE)
Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs G Jenkinson and Mrs B Butterworth Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Mr Kahlil DeBurca & Nawara Stud Ltd. A.W Jenkinson Forest Products S
TIMEFORM VIEW Possibly needed the run when fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Hexham (16.2f, good) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip TFR###!! BHA115
BELVEDEREBLAST(IRE)(47) 315245- 7 11-7
Br Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Zelie Martin (IRE)
O Swanland Partnership
B Padraig Williams
Henry Brooke J
Adrian Keatley, Malton T
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Market Rasen (23f) in January and has continued in good order, fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good, 18/1) 47 days ago. Not taken lightly TFR###!! BHA113
OURSAM(GB)
(2) 04FP0-0 C
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Arisea (IRE)
9 11-3
Leah Noreci (10) J O Paul Bartlett & DJM
B Mr B. Walton & Mr P. Bartlett
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual course winner who ran his best race for a while in handicap over further here on Monday (still prominent 2 out). Likely to pop up again here soon. TFR###!! BHA109
ROCKHURLEY(FR)
(34) 534241- 7 11-1
Br Gr g Galiway - Thalie Hurley (FR)
William Maggs (5) J
O Mr & Mrs G Calder & Mr P M Warren Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Ms Sophie Kocker Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Took advantage of a much-reduced mark when opening account for current connections in 8-runner handicap hurdle (3/1) at Bangor (19.6f, soft) 34 days ago, unchallenged. Remains well treated on his French form. TFR####! BHA107
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
MOJOEGO(IRE)
(114) 0/55000- 5 10-12
Br B g Intello (GER) - Never Green (IRE)
O Horsemen of the apocalypse
B Clare Castle Farm
9
Charlotte Jones J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a pair of juvenile hurdles for Harry Derham last season. Yet to build on an encouraging stable debut back here in August but has fallen appreciably in the weights and could go well if his stamina holds out over this longer trip TFR###!! BHA104
RIOJAALTA(IRE)
(74) 33/0012- 5 10-7
Br B g Australia - Pavement (IRE)
O Mrs B M. Lofthouse
B Mrs Monica Aherne
Brian Hughes J
Micky Hammond, Middleham T
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Sedgefield in February and ran at least as well in defeat at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) next time Likely to be thereabouts again if resuming in similar form back from a break. TFR###!! BHA99
TOPKAPISTAR(GB)
(35) 14P100- 8 10-2
Br B m Golden Horn - Burlesque Star (IRE)
O Mclafferty,Whillans &Topkapi Partnership
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Christopher Johnston Bloodstock Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in hurdle at Ayr in January but only seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, soft) 35 days ago. Others more persuasive from 5lb out of the weights TFR##!!! BHA89
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: IMPERIAL DATA (IRE) 7 11 6 Ross Chapman 13-8 (Rebecca Menzies) 7 ran
Visor worn first time by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 1, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6, 10.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Rock Hurley (FR), 7-2 Shantwopointfive (IRE), 8-1 Belvedere Blast (IRE), 9-1 Flying Scotsman (IRE), 10-1 Rioja Alta (IRE), 14-1 Fourofakind (IRE), Mojo Ego (IRE), 16-1 Curley Finger (IRE), 20-1 Our Sam (GB), 33-1 Topkapi Star (GB)
SHANTWOPOINTFIVE is a previous C&D winner with a progressive profile and, having shaped well in a well-contested Cheltenham handicap on her most recent outing, she makes plenty of appeal. The dangers are headed by Rock Hurley, who remains well treated on his French form and Mojo Ego, who shouldn’t be taken lightly from a career-low mark.
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FOURTH RACE | 7.10
(CLASS 4) (DIV II)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £7950
Race Description This is the second division of Race 3. Some races can often prove very popular with owners and trainers and as a result more horses are declared to run than the official safety limit allows for To avoid horses being denied a run, which is obviously disappointing for connections, the British Horseracing Authority allows the race to be split into two divisions, with each contest carrying identical race conditions.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (34 wins from 204 runners, 17%) runs SEA THE CLOUDS & VROOMOZ EILE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Snowden (6 wins from 16 runners, 38%) runs GOLDEN MAVERICK Longest Traveller: GOLDEN MAVERICK trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 242 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
SEATHECLOUDS(IRE)
(2)
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Leo’s Spirit (IRE)
Charlotte Jones J O Spencer Jones James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Christopher Maye
TIMEFORM VIEW A winner here last summer but below form after 8 months off in class 2 contest on Monday (first outing since leaving Jamie Snowden for £14,000 in the autumn). Should be fitter for that. TFR###!! BHA120
2
HARPERVALLEY(IRE)
(21) 23310-4
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Queen of Cool (IRE)
O Mr E. A. Brook
8 11-13
Nathan Moscrop J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mrs Claire Doyle Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who won the first division of the corresponding event 12 months earlier and back to winning ways in 10-runner handicap at Musselburgh (19.8f)inFebruary.Wentinsnatcheswhenfourthof 7atKelsoonmostrecentoutingandvisornowrefitted(tonguetiedforfirsttime). TFR###!! BHA119
GOLDENMAVERICK(FR)
Br B g Zarak (FR) - Waritta
O RaceShare - Golden Maverick
(79) 20441F- 5 11-11
Sean Bowen J
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr Jacques Herold RaceShare S
TIMEFORM VIEW Found plenty to lead close home when scoring at Carlisle in February. However, held in fifth when falling last at Stratford latest. TFR###!! BHA117
Br B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Kadoma
O URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner
B Springfield Farm Partnership
Jamie Hamilton J
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
Titan Resource Management S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the scoresheet with cheekpieces refitted at Doncaster (20.8f, good) in March. By no means disgraced in a competitive Class 2 handicap at Kelso next time and last 2 efforts probably best excused. TFR####! BHA116
ACHNAMARA(GB)(25) 2P101U- 6 11-5
Br B g Kodiac - Albamara
O RedHotGardogs
B Miss K. Rausing
Conor Rabbitt (5) J
Philip Kirby, Richmond T
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it two wins from his last three starts in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft) in February. Unseated at the fifth at Kelso next time and well held back on the Flat at Thirsk since TFR###!! BHA111
(2) 0P61/P/-P 9 11-4
Br B g Poliglote - Dalyonne (FR) J
O Gay and Peter Hartley
NON-RUNNER
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mr Gilles Le Baron Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner for the yard but showed nothing on his first start in 2 years here (handicap chase) on Monday. TFR###!! BHA110
Br Ch g Libertarian - Westies Pet (IRE)
TIMEFORMVIEW Landedback-to-backAyrhandicapsinFebruaryandshapedasif stillingoodformwhenfifthof 9inhandicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, soft) 34 days ago. Likeable type who may not have finished winning yet. TFR##### BHA105 Daly and Peter Hartley efield rst
(34) 311P35- 6 10-13
Alan Doyle (5) J
O Mr Ronnie Lilley Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Mr Michael Rafter
Br B m Morozov (USA) - Faithfuleile (IRE)
O Mr D Brereton
B Mr D. O’Sullivan
9
Danny McMenamin J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner over hurdles but beat only one home in 7-runner handicap (7/1) at this course (25.4f, good) 4 days ago. Hood back on. TFR###!! BHA102
EVENWOODSONOFAGUN(IRE)
Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Ravish
(2) 56144-1 CD 7
10-10(in7lbex)
Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs D Chapman & Mrs E Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd Bolton Mill Holiday Park S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a second win from 27 starts over hurdles in C&D contest on Monday, as good as ever after a breathing operation. Danger to all if backing up under a penalty TFR####! BHA95
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 8. Visor worn by No 2, 3.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 9. Stewards Note:
2024:(See Div 1)
VROOMOZ EILE: Following its run on 24/5/2025 it was reported that the horse would prefer a softer surface
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE), 11-2 The Jeweller’s Pet (IRE), 6-1 Golden Maverick (FR), 15-2 Harper Valley (IRE), 8-1 Ashington (GB), 17-2 Sea The Clouds (IRE), 9-1 Achnamara (GB), 16-1 Vroomoz Eile (IRE)
THE JEWELLER’S PET is a likeable type who shaped as if he’s still got more wins in him at Perth on his most recent outing, so he’s put forward as the answer Evenwood Sonofagun gained a rare win on Monday here and seems likely to be competitive once more, while it’s probably best to excuse Ashington’s last 2 starts
FIFTH RACE | 7.40
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
(GBB RACE)
for novice five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £12750 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5068, 2nd £2533, 3rd £1267, 4th £634, 5th £316. (Penalty Value £6633.82) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
Race Description This is a two miles and five furlongs handicap steeple chase for novice five-year-olds and upwards Limited handicaps work like regular handicaps, only within a much smaller weight range. This limited handicap for novices permits a lowest weight of 10st 5lb, with penalties of 7lb added for each steeple chase won by a horse after 17th May 2025.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (34 wins from 204 runners, 17%) runs GREAT PEPPER & HURRICANE ALI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Haslam (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs COQOLINO Longest Traveller: MILITAIRE trained by W Greatrex, Upper Lambourn, 242 miles.
1
GALEMAHLER(IRE)(35) 420P10- D 6 11-10
Br B m Mahler - Victrix Gale (IRE)
O Mr J. Fyffe
2
Brian Hughes J
Adrian Keatley, Malton T
B Mr A. J. Martin JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form to land hurdle win number 5 in 20.5f novice at the Ayr Scottish national meeting Well held in a Listed novice hurdle at Perth 11 days later but still respected now switching her attention to fences TFR###!! BHA127
GREATPEPPER(FR)
(114) 1/11PP/3- 7 11-3
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Parand (GER)
O Mills Racing Syndicate ONE
Charlotte Jones J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B P. Noue & S.A.R.L. Ecurie Silgezam Mills Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on falling mark in 17f course handicap on Saturday, jumping better than is often the case Just as effective over further and big player under a 7lb penalty if coping with the quick turnaround. TFR##### BHA112 (+6)
HURRICANEALI(IRE)
(4) 30404-3
Br B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Hurricane Irene (IRE)
9 10-13
Danny McMenamin J
O Mr John James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Tribesmen Syndicate The Injured Jockey Fund S
TIMEFORMVIEW A while since his last success over hurdles but placed at this course 3 times last year and made a sound start to his chase career when 5 1/2 lengths third of 5 to reopposing Coqolino in 17f course handicap on Saturday. TFR###!! BHA116 (-1) 5
MILITAIRE(GB)
(60) 4//P4232- 8 10-5
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - La Dame Brune (FR)
Sean Bowen J O Jim and Claire Limited
1Account Ltd S
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T B R. D. & J. S. Chugg & Millhouse Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Comes here in decent nick after 3 placed efforts over fences in February/March but he’s 5lb out of handicap on this occasion. Wears first-time cheekpieces TFR##!!! BHA103
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2024: KILTA (IRE) 7 10 5 Jonathan England 13-8 (Sam England) 3 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Great Pepper (FR), 3-1 Coqolino (FR), 9-2 Hurricane Ali (IRE), 6-1 Gale Mahler (IRE), 7-1 Militaire (GB)
The return to further should suit COQOLINO who might prove up to defying a penalty for Saturday’s course win. Great Pepper can build on his Carlisle chase debut third and provide the chief threat ahead of chase newcomer Gale Mahler
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £9750
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 (34 wins from 204 runners, 17%) runs DUSKY DAYS & JUDICIAL REVIEW
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) run NEIGH BOTHA
Longest Traveller: IMPORTATEUR trained by T O’Brien, Ireland.
1
2
ELJEFE(IRE)(34) 1/00060- D
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE)
8 12-0
Alan Doyle (5) J
O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
B Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 5 times in fine 2023/24 season but well below form last term and has plenty to prove on chase debut. TFR#!!!! BHA102
LERMOOSLEGEND(GB)
(22) 041PP-2 CD 10 12-0
Br B g Midnight Legend - Absalom’s Girl
O Mr Jonathan Martin
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited
Sean Bowen J
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who returned to form when creditable second of 7 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (16f, good, 12/1) 22 days ago. Figures off a handy mark and is one for shortlist. TFR##### BHA102
SHILLANAVOGY(IRE)
(58) 2P1432- 7 12-0
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Azamour (IRE)
O Both Ways Partnership
James Bowen J
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Edmond & Mark Coleman 1Account Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to fences last term and off the mark at Fontwell in December Posted creditable second of 7 in handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f) when last seen in March and must enter calculations here TFR####! BHA102
DUSKYDAYS(IRE)(279) 3P/1PP0- D 8 11-10
Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Day’s Over
O VILPRANO and KB
B P. J. Reynolds
Charlotte Jones J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
The Sheroot Partnership S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won Stratford handicap chase this time last year for Jamie Snowden but offered little in a trio of subsequent starts and is likely best watched on return for new yard here. TFR##!!! BHA98
NEIGHBOTHA(IRE)(45) 431P25- 8 11-10
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Holmshill Gill (IRE)
O That’s Fine Syndicate
Henry Brooke J
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Joseph Neville Swansway S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over hurdles at Southwell in November but in and out since, only fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good) 45 days ago. Needs to bounce back, switched to chasing here TFR##!!! BHA98
ASCENSIONDAY(IRE)(22) 2456P-0 8 11-4
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Toulon Breeze (IRE)
O Longdogs Brussel Sprouts
B Eric Barrett
7
Richie McLernon J
Ben Haslam, Middleham T
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up3timesonthebounceoverhurdlesinfirsthalf of 2024butlosthiswayforShaunLycett.Probablyneededtherunonfinalstartfor thatyardearlierthismonth.Markisslippingandnosurprisetoseehimbounceback,sentchasingonfirstoutingforcapableyard. TFR###!! BHA92
SWORDOFFATE(IRE)(13) 56P06-0 CD 12 10-12
Br B g Beneficial - Beann Ard (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine T
B Mrs Bronagh Brady Lawler
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 3 times over this C&D, most recently in July, but more recent efforts have lacked verve and he makes limited appeal. TFR#!!!! BHA86
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Anabaa Blue - Onvavoir (FR)
O Matt Watkinson Racing I
William Maggs (5) J
Stella Barclay, Garstang T
B Mr Philippe Hardy Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who scored twice at Catterick last season. Possibly stretched by longer trip when third of 7 in handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) latest and is not out of things TFR###!! BHA86 9
COULDBEAWEAPON(IRE)
Br Ch g Mahler - Wild Fuchsia (IRE)
O NMUS
B David O’Sullivan
(25) 6P/064-0 8 10-9
Jonathan England J
Sam England, Guiseley T
Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m winner over hurdles but just modest form at best in this sphere and arrives on back of disappointing effort over longer trip at Hexham 25 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA83
JUDICIALREVIEW(IRE)
(4) 050/41-0 C D 7 10-7
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Chartani (IRE)
O Racing in Furness
Danny McMenamin J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Mr Alan Broderick Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Left his chase debut form behind when scoring at this course (21.2f, soft) in August and shaped as if needing outing, back from 9 months off, when ninth here last week. Cheekpieces back on. Warrants respect. TFR###!! BHA81 (-1)
ROBINSFIELD(IRE)
(69) 6/62253- 10 10-2
Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Sweet Poli (IRE)
O Robin Dickin Racing Club
B Cathal Ennis
Tabitha Worsley (3) J
Harriet Dickin, Midford T
Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted solid third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good, 9/1) 69 days ago but is still without a win after 21 attempts and finds himself 3lb out of the weights, returned to chasing TFR##!!! BHA73
IMPORTATEUR(FR)
(422) U00/P03/- 7 10-2
Br Ch g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Anastasia (FR)
John Shinnick (3) J
O Mr K. Shields Terence O’Brien, Ireland T
B Herve d’Armaille
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 5 starts over hurdles to date and hasn’t been seen for 14 months Plenty to prove on yard/chase debut from 4lb out of the handicap TFR#!!!! BHA72
CHANTILLYROSE(GB)
(8) 3F005-5 8 10-2
Br Gr m Turgeon (USA) - Nicknack (FR)
Peter Kavanagh (3) J O Quinn Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Mr & Mrs D. Futter & Mrs R. Patterson
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler/chaser Well held in 4 starts since joining this stable and is hard to fancy from 5lb out of the handicap. TFR#!!!! BHA71 (-1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
2024: MELVICH BAY 7 9 13 Joe Williamson 10-1 (Danny Brooke) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5, 11, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13.
Stewards Note:
ENSEL DU PERCHE: Following its run on 15/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Lermoos Legend (GB), 5-1 Judicial Review (IRE), 11-2 Shillanavogy (IRE), 9-1 Ensel du Perche (FR), 12-1 Neigh Botha (IRE), Ascension Day (IRE), Couldbeaweapon (IRE), 14-1 Robins Field (IRE), 25-1 Dusky Days (IRE), 33-1 El Jefe (IRE), 50-1 Sword of Fate (IRE), 100-1 Importateur (FR), Chantilly Rose (GB)
Preference is for LERMOOS LEGEND, who has scored here before and got back on track at Ffos Las earlier this month. Shillanavogy and Ensel du Perche head the list of dangers TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LERMOOS LEGEND 2.SHILLANAVOGY (IRE) 3.ENSEL DU
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for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £6200
Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
Race Description A Hunter Chase gives the regulars of the Point-to-Pointing world a chance to shine under National Hunt rules A horse is only qualified for this type of event if it holds a Hunters’ Certificate, something provided by a Master of Hounds to prove that the horse has been regularly hunted throughout the season. This particular event is for five-year-olds and upwards, and is to be run over three miles, one and a half furlongs. All Hunter Chases are restricted to amateur jockeys.
Leading course trainer (20-25): F O’Brien (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs AUTONOMOUS CLOUD
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (7 wins from 27 runners, 26%) runs LINELEE KING
Longest Traveller: FIRST LORD DE CUET trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 286 miles.
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in points and made a successful debut under Rules in 3m Hexham maiden hunter earlier this month, battling well. More needed turned out quickly but that’s not out of the question. TFR###!! BHA-
AUTONOMOUSCLOUD(IRE)(26) P4320-6 9 12-0
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - August Hill (IRE)
Mr Harry O’Dwyer (7) J
O Mr Terry Warner & The McNeill Family Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
H Cotswold Ultima Business Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEW Real stayer who hasn’t won for a while and produced a laboured effort in this headgear in Cheltenham hunter 4 weeks ago. Wouldn’t dismiss back up in trip though. TFR###!! BHA118
FIRSTLORDDECUET(FR)(73) 3/405F1- 11 12-0
Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Alyce (FR)
Miss Thomasina Eyston (3) J
O Mr D. Pipe David Pipe, Wellington T
H Taunton Vale Harriers W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful hurdler who failed to score over fences over 4 years for this yard, although won easily in a point in March from a decent sort. Could go well switched to a hunter TFR###!! BHA115
GALILEOSILVER(IRE)
(23) 35131-1 10 12-0
Br Gr g Galileo (IRE) - Famous (IRE)
O Miss Ruth Elaine De Quincey
H South Shropshire
Mr Daniel Cherriman (7) J
Mrs Rhiannon Lodge, Trelystan T
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser successful 3 times in points in 2025, including last 2 (easily latest, May 5). Classy type and well worth considering TFR####! BHA130
SHANTOUMOON(IRE)
(14) 4P223-2 D 8 12-0
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Emma Ami (IRE)
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr
H Lanark & Renfrew
Mr Gregor Walkingshaw (7) J
William Young Jnr, Carluke T
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning handicap hurdler who did better than in his first chase (also 0-14 points) at Perth recently, but without shaping well. Can’t be fancied on these terms. TFR##!!! BHA93
TORNGAT(FR)
(51) P2/P450- 9 12-0
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR)
TIMEFORM VIEW Turned in a lacklustre display in Kelso hunter 7 weeks ago and can’t be supported even on his best form. TFR#!!!! BHA88 BETS
Mr Thomas Greenwood (7) J
O Mr T. Greenwood T. Greenwood, Carnforth T
H Haydon Greenwoods Fish Merchants S
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer H Sponsor
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: GABORIOT (FR) 8 12 1 Mr Edward Vaughan EVENS (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 4, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Linelee King (FR), 5-2 Galileo Silver (IRE), 11-2 Autonomous Cloud (IRE), 13-2 First Lord de Cuet (FR), 14-1 Great Notions (FR), 40-1 Shantou Moon (IRE), 300-1 Torngat (FR)
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LINELEE KING has been given a break again since scoring impressively in a Southwell hunter under James King in March and is hard to get away from in a weaker event. Galileo Silver has been in good order in points and could be the danger
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 5.40 - THE HALES OF CARTMEL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3921 to the winning horse The second to receive £1806, the third £902 and the fourth £452. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 18 entries at £24. - Closed May 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3005; Second £1503; Third £751; Fourth £376. (Penalty Value £3921.12) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.10 - THE YARWOODS SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3142 to the winning horse The second to receive £1445, the third £722, the fourth £361 and the fifth £180. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £14 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, 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 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse 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 24 entries at £14. - Closed May 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2403; Second £1201; Third £601; Fourth £300; Fifth £150. (Penalty Value £3142.19) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.40 - THE TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS
4) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4136 to the winning horse The second to receive £1901, the third £950, the fourth £475, the fifth £237 and the sixth £118. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £22 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £3 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £19 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, 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 15 entries, 1 at £3 and 14 at £22. - Closed May 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3160; Second £1580; Third £790; Fourth £395; Fifth £197; Sixth £99. (Penalty Value £4136.38)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.10 - THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4136 to the winning horse The second to receive £1901, the third £950, the fourth £475, the fifth £237 and the sixth £118. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £22 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £3 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £19 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, 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 14 entries at £22. - Closed May 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3160; Second £1580; Third £790; Fourth £395; Fifth £197; Sixth £99. (Penalty Value £4136.38) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.40 - THE GO GREEN SOLAR NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6633 to the winning horse The second to receive £3049, the third £1524, the fourth £762 and the fifth £381. for novice five yrs old and upwards £45 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, 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 prize awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 10 entries, 4 at £9 and 6 at £45. - Closed May 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £5068; Second £2533; Third £1267; Fourth £634; Fifth £316. (Penalty Value £6633.82) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.10 - THE WOMENS COMMUNITY MATTERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5072 to the winning horse The second to receive £2332, the third £1166, the fourth £583, the fifth £291 and the sixth £145. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 16 entries at £31. - Closed May 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3876; Second £1937; Third £969; Fourth £485; Fifth £242; Sixth £121. (Penalty Value £5072.92)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.40 - THE NPG FIRE AND SAFETY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3182 to the winning horse The second to receive £1591, the third £795 and the fourth £398. for five yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, jockey and trainer In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £22. - Closed May 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2766; Second £1383; Third £691; Fourth £346. (Penalty Value £3182.46) HC
