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Race Conditions can be found on page 27
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
NOTCH (FR) (29) 1/310P-1 D
B g Poliglote - Topira (FR)
Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Haras Des Sablonnets & Dr Vet B. Gabeur Ptarmigan Media Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaseronhisdayandproducedagutsyefforttomakeawinningreappearance overhurdlesatAintreelastmonth.Shouldbespotonnow,soallsetforaboldbid.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
5) (DIV I)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien
(33 wins from 135 runners, 24%) runs MAMOON STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs BAHTIYAR
LONGESTTRAVELLER: POLLYONESOCK trained by O Greenall & J Guerrieo, Malpas, 144 miles.
1 MAMOON STAR (IRE) (48) 2PP-400 6 12-0
Br B g Mamool (IRE) - Mariah Mooney (IRE)
Jonathan Burke J
O The Sharnbrook Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Clongiffen Stud Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinninghurdlingdebutin2022butlargelydisappointingsince,lookingatrickyrideinfirst-timeblinkers(replaced bycheekpiecesnow)wheneighthof11inhandicaphurdleatWorcester(23f)48daysago Toughtoassess. TFRHHHII BHA99
2 NACHTGEIST (IRE) (67) 6325- 4 11-13
Br Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Neele (IRE)
Freddie Mitchell (5) J
O Middleham Park XCV & M Harris Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Juergen & Ursula Imm GbR Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulontheFlatinGermanyandsomepromiseinjuvenilehurdlesforAnthonyCharltonaroundtheturnoftheyear,twicemakingthe frame.NotthreatenedinpairofFlatstartsfornewyardinrecentmonthsandbettingmayprovebestguidereturnedtothissphere TFRHHHII BHA100
3 BAHTIYAR (FR) (14) P5-5534 6 11-9
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Baladala Reconce (FR)
Mr Ben Sutton (5) J
O Mr N. Sutton Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B MrJoel Denis The AirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhocanbeabitheadstrongforhisowngoodbuthecomeshereingoodform,respectablefourthof12inhandicap hurdleatFontwell(25.7f)2weeksago Willhavenoissueswiththedropbackintripandhecangetinvolved. TFRHHHHI BHA94
4 SAILED AWAY (GER) (205) 452321- CD 6 11-6
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Sail (IRE)
Charlie Hammond J
O Stewkley Racing Syndicate Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Gestut Gorlsdorf Science Supplements S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last season in good order, gaining reward forhis consistencywhen making all in 7-runnerC&D handicap6monthsago Respectedonreturnhavingbeennudgedup3lb TFRHHHHI BHA91
5 MOTAZZEN (IRE) (32) 04P-025 6 11-3
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Yaazy (IRE)
Brendan Powell J
O Carol & Chris Jackson & Henrietta Knight Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Henrietta Knight S TIMEFORMVIEWAfairwinnerat14fonFlatandleftprevioushurdlingformbehindwhensecondinfirst-timeblinkersatUttoxeter(15.8f)inJuly. PromisedmorethanhedeliveredwhenfifthatBangor(16.7f)32daysagoandconnectionsnowoptforastepbackupintrip TFRHHHII BHA88
6 MY FRIEND SEAN (IRE)
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kaffie
(154) 00030-5 5 10-11
Stan Sheppard J
O Mr David Kellett Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Anthony Smiddy Plumbing World S
TIMEFORMVIEWSholokhovgeldingwhoappearedcaughtoutbythedropbackintripwhenfifthof10innovicehurdleatHereford(16.2f)inMay,outpaced leavingbackstraightbeforepluggingon.Thistestmoresuitablebackinhandicapcompanyanddecentshowingnotruledout. TFRHHHII BHA82
7 LIGHTENING GESTURE (GB) (39) 335/43-3 5 10-9
Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Cornlaw
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr Royston Morgan Evans Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Cornlaw Partnership Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatwinnerwhohasn’tstoodmuchracingsincehisjuveniledaysbutheshapedencouraginglybackfrom12monthsoff whenstayingonforthirdin12-runnerFontwellhandicap(21.7f)6weeksago Onetoconsiderfromunchangedmark. TFRHHHHH BHA80
8 POLLYONESOCK (IRE) (143) 650U-PP 6 10-5
Br B m Mount Nelson - Kenzie (IRE) TobyWynne (3) J
O Mrs Pauline Simpson Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Mr Stephen Dowling Planned Office Interiors Ltd, Swansway S TIMEFORM VIEW Limited form in bumpers/hurdles, no impact in 4 runs in handicaps for current yard. Returns from 5monthsoffnowbuthardtowarmtounlessmarketwastospeakinherfavour TFRHHIII BHA76
9 HARRY
GULLIVER
(GB) (10) 5/60-F0U 6 10-5
Br B g Linda’s Lad - Drombeg West Bryan Carver J
O Mrs J. M. Owen
Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Jacky Owen Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenwhowasintheprocessofrunningbestracetodatewhenfallingatthelast(inashareofsecondatthetime)atSouthwell inMay.Hasfounderrorscatchinghimoutbothstartssince,unseating3outatMarketRasen10daysago.Likelyhasabiggereffortinhim. TFRHHHII BHA76
10
LADY
SALVADOR
(IRE) (30) 045/2-03 8 10-2
Br B m El Salvador (IRE) - Flora May
O Mr Jonathan Richard Dean Burnside
B Shay Slevin
Sean Bowen J
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedshecanmakeanimpactfromabasementmarkwhensecondover19fatFontwelllastNovember Seenjusttwicesince,not disgracedwhenthirdof9inhandicaphurdlebackatthatvenue(21.8f)30daysago.Still,shedoesneedtobrushuponherjumping. TFRHHHII BHA71
11 REAL REWARDS (IRE) (91)
66/2/P-05 7 10-2
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Serpentine Mine (IRE) Lee Edwards J
O The Kevin Frost Racing Club Kevin Frost, Newark T
B Denis Cummins Kevin Frost Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponlastof4startsinIrishpointsbutnopromiseintrioofnovice/maidenhurdles,strugglingbeforestraightonqualifyingrunwhen fifthof11innovicehurdleatUttoxeter(15.8f,soft)91daysago.Worktodofromoutoftheweightsonhandicapdebut/backupintrip. TFRHHIII BHA68
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: MIKHAILOVICH (IRE) 6 11 12 David Bass 11-2 (Kim Bailey) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 6. Stewards Note:
MAMOON STAR: Following its run on 21/8/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed. LIGHTENING GESTURE: Following its run on 30/8/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Sailed Away (GER), 11-2 Bahtiyar (FR), 6-1 Lightening Gesture (GB), 8-1 Nachtgeist (IRE), 9-1 My Friend Sean (IRE), 11-1 Harry Gulliver (GB), 12-1 Motazzen (IRE), 14-1 Mamoon Star (IRE), Lady Salvador (IRE), 33-1 Pollyonesock (IRE), 50-1 Real Rewards (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
LIGHTENING GESTURE hasn’t stood much racing since his juvenile days but his latest third Fontwell third on the back of 12 months off was an encouraging one and he’s given the narrow vote to build on that now. Bahtiyar remains a maiden but comes here in good form and is a threat along with returning C&D winner Sailed Away Harry Gulliver isn’t one to give up on either provided he brushes up on his jumping.
5) (DIV II)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A King (15 wins from 92 runners, 16%) runs VIVID PINK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs NO WORRIES
WEIGHTWATCHER: SASSIFIED won off a handicap mark of 92, his rating is now down 7lb to 85.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SASSIFIED trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 209 miles.
1 MACTAVISH (GB) (27) 241P34 D 7 12-0
Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - On Holiday Richard Patrick J
O Mr Barry Hawkins Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T
B M. W. Easterby Matt Sheppard Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWRecordedback-to-backwinsatHereford(bothat21.7f)lastyearandbackonthescoresheetwithcheekpiecesrefitted atWorcester(20f)inJune.Exploitsmixedintrioofstartssinceatthatvenuebuthismarkissteadilyeasingatleast. TFRHHHII BHA99
2 SPITFIRE
BRIDGE
(GB) (23) 560-524
4 11-10
Br B g Sixties Icon - Outside Art Marc Goldstein J
O The Affordable Partnership Sheena West, Lewes T
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Southdowns Unleashed S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabilityinbumpersandlookedawork-in-progressintrioofmaidenhurdlestodatethissummer Comesherehavingrun belowbestontheFlatatBath(14f)23daysagobutshecouldyethavemoretooffernowhandicappinginthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA97
3 VIVID PINK (GB) (109) 0/24U-25
5 11-8
Br B m Sea The Moon (GER) - Pink Diamond Tom Cannon J
O Dr Anne J. F. Gillespie Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Dr A. Gillespie Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBesteffortinthisspherewhenrunner-upinamaidenhere(15.8f)inMaybutprovedeasytobackandranbelowthatlevelwhenfifth of10onhandicapdebutatMarketRasen(16.6f)amonthlater.Stillearlydaysatleastandshereturnswithheryardingoodform. TFRHHHHI BHA93
4 MRS
TABITHA
(GB) (119) P001-24 BF
Br B m Jack Hobbs - Hunca Munca (IRE)
5 11-3
TobyWynne (3) J
O The Preston Lodge Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Preston Lodge Stud Swansway S
TIMEFORMVIEWDebutbumperwinneratBangorandleftprevioushurdlingformwellbehindwhenjustifyingsupportina9-runnereventonhandicapdebutatLudlowinApril. Similarformindefeatnext2startsatSedgefield/Southwellandundergonewindsurgeryaheadofthisreturnfrom4monthsoffInthemix. TFRHHHHI BHA88
5 SASSIFIED (IRE) (29) 06-6004
6 11-0
Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Satwa Pearl Micheal Nolan J
O Mr John P. McManus
B 21st Century Farms Ltd
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
TIMEFORMVIEWNotchedthirdsuccessof2023whentakinga19fFontwellhandicaplastOctober.Now5lbbelowlastwinningmarkandhe hadlittlegorightwhenfourthof11inhandicaphurdleatPerth(20.2f,goodtosoft)29daysago Worthasecondlook. TFRHHHHI BHA85
6 LUCKY STRIPE (GB) (37) UP-P630 6 10-10
Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Spotthestripe
James Martin (5) J
O Stephen Allen Stephen Allen, Chipping Norton T
B Mr A. D. Sansome
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Worcester (16f, good) 37 days ago. Stepsbackupintriponhandicapbowbutothersappealmoreforwinpurposes. TFRHHIII BHA81
7 GREENWAYS (IRE) (14) 500-644
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Terme Cay (USA)
5 10-7
Ben Ffrench Davis (5) J
O Mrs M. Chance Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T
B Burgage Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWModestforminbumpers/maidenhurdles.Yettolandameaningfulblowinhandicapsbutnotforthefirsttimehighlightedastepupin tripwasworthexploringwhenfourthof11inhandicaphurdleatFontwell(17.7f)14daysago,pluggingonstraight.Coulddobetter TFRHHHII BHA78
8 DIVA B (GB) (182) 0066-
4 10-4
Br B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Aisance (FR) Stan Sheppard J
O Plumbing World Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Plumbing World S
TIMEFORMVIEWBlueBresilfillywhofaredbetterthanpreviouslyinthisspherewhensixthonqualifyingrunin8-runnerjuvenilehurdleatHereford (16.2f)backinApril.Verymuchthetypetodobetternowhandicappingonreturnandworthconsideringupintrip
BHA77
9 GAAZOOO (IRE) (20) P/40-P 5 10-2
Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Gaazaal (IRE)
O Mr J. Morris
Robert Dunne J
Shaun Harris, Worksop T
B Mattock Stud TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenonFlatwhofailedtomakeanimpactreturnedtothissphereatUttoxeterinJulyandhe’sbeen strugglingonthelevelinrecentmonths.Easyenoughtolookelsewhere.
10 NO WORRIES
TFRHIIII BHA71
(GB) (30) 00P-462 D 10 10-2
Br B g Passing Glance - Silver Sequel
Dylan Johnston (5) J
O Dajam Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B M. Burbidge TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles/chasewinnerwhohasbeeningoodforminJerseyinrecentmonths,winning5-runnerminoreventon theFlatatLesLandes(14f,goodtosoft)30daysago Cangiveagoodaccountreturnedtothissphere. TFRHHHII BHA71
11
NO
GUARANTEE
(GB) (16) P5P0-PP 4 10-2
Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Tropical Rock
Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O High Weald Racing Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T
B Littleton Stud Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLittleshowinbumpers/overhurdles(includinginhandicapslast2starts).Plentyonagainfromoutoftheweights. TFRHIIII BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2023:(See Div 1)
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 11. Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 10 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5, 10 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4. Stewards Note:
SPITFIRE BRIDGE: Following its run on 15/9/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run 2f out.
MRSTABITHA: Following its run on 11/6/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in the straight.
SASSIFIED: Following its run on 9/9/2024 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Mrs Tabitha (GB), 6-1 No Worries (GB), 13-2 Greenways (IRE), 7-1 Vivid Pink (GB), Sassified (IRE), 8-1 Mactavish (GB), 9-1 Spitfire Bridge (GB), 10-1 Diva B (GB), 28-1 Lucky Stripe (GB), 66-1 Gaazooo (IRE), 100-1 No Guarantee (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
This looks competitive but DIVA B is just the type her yard excel with in handicaps so, upped in trip/operating from a basement mark, she could be worth chancing on return to action before the benefit of market clues. Sassified had little go right on his latest outing but comes here on a handy mark and needs considering. Mrs Tabitha and Vivid Pink complete the shortlist.
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for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500
Owners Prize Money 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339 (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (15 wins from 91 runners, 16%) runs JUNGLE WOOD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 25 runners, 32%) runs BALLYTECHNO LONGESTTRAVELLER: SHADY WADEY trained by K Bailey, Cheltenham, 110 miles.
1 BALLYTECHNO (IRE) (22) 30/-402 5 11-4
Br B g Milan - Princesse Leia (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Brownsbarn Thoroughbreds James Owen, Newmarket T
B Noel Doyle TIMEFORMVIEWShowedsomeminorpromiseinbumpersforThomasGallagherbutimmediatelyshowedhe’salotbetterthanthatswitchedtohurdlingbyhisnew yardwhensecondina2mWorcestermaiden22daysago,rallyingstronglylatterstages.Moretocomenowuppedintripandhasleadingclaims. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 CASTING ASPERSIONS (IRE) (146) 2/F20-0 5 11-4
Br B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Bella Patrice (IRE) James Davies J
O Royal Arch Racing Noel Williams, Blewbury T
B D. Hickey Noel Williams Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upbothcompletedstartsinpointsbutlooksoneforthelongertermunderRulesbasedonearlyevidence.
TFRHHIII BHA-
3 JUNGLE WOOD (FR) (343) 0- 5 11-4
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - A Dormir Debout (FR) Nico de Boinville J
O Mr Stewart Andrew Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B S.C.E.A. Bertwood Stables et al Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEW€50,000CokorikogeldingwhoisinexcellenthandsbutofferedlittleinaChepstowbumperondebut 11monthsago Uppedintriponhurdlebow. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 KILLARNEY MOUNTAIN (GB) (606) 41/- 6 11-4
Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Afro Nick Scholfield J
O P C F Racing Ltd Simon Hodgson, Hook T
B J. J Whelan
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedondebutformtoopenhisaccountin8-runnerbumperatKempton(16f,goodtosoft)inFebruary2023,showinga terrificattitude.Hasbeengelded/absentsinceandlongertripnotsuretosuitonbreedingonthisswitchtohurdling,however. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 RECODED (IRE) (168) 3/320- 6 11-4
Br B g Kodiac - Mrakeb (USA)
Paul O’Brien J
O Lady Thompson & Julia Lukas Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Ladyswood Stud OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulformwhenplacedinapairofbumpersbutseemednottostayuppedtothistriponsecond hurdlestartatTipperaryinApril.FirstrunforyardafterleavingMrsLornaFowler TFRHHHII BHA-
6 THE GRAY GHOST (IRE) (82) 001
Br Gr g Doyen (IRE) - La Reine Chic (FR)
5 11-4
Liam Harrison J
O The Menzies Family Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
B Mr Kevin Conaty TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedpreviouspromiseinafirst-timetonguestrapwhenopeninghisaccountin12-runnerbumperatKillarney(17f,good) inJuly LeftDavidHarryKellyfor40,000gnsinAugustandisaninterestinghurdlerecruitforup-and-comingyard TFRHHHHH BHA-
7 SHADY
WADEY (FR) (138) 5-6
Br Ch g Luck of the Kitten (USA) - Riviera Rose (IRE)
4 11-2
Tom Bellamy J
O Mr R. Wadey Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T
B Patricia de Jacob & Sandro de Jacob
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedsomepromiseinapairofbumpersinthespringandstepupintripoughttosuitnowhurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: MR MACKAY (IRE) 4 11 2 Sam Twiston-Davies 4-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 6 ran Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Ballytechno (IRE), 11-4 The Gray Ghost (IRE), 11-2 Recoded (IRE), 8-1 Shady Wadey (FR), 14-1 Killarney Mountain (GB), 16-1 Jungle Wood (FR), 50-1 Casting Aspersions (IRE)
THE GRAYGHOSTsaw offa subsequent winnerwhen opening his account in bumpers on his final run for David Harry Kelly in July and looks an interesting recruit to hurdling having joined an up-and-coming yard, so he gets to nod. Ballytechno caught the eye with his late burst into second on his hurdling debut at Worcester last month and looks sure to improve now upped in trip, with Shady Wadey making most appeal of the remainder
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10250
Owners Prize Money 1st £4140, 2nd £2069, 3rd £1035, 4th £518, 5th £258. (PenaltyValue £5413.02)Weights lowered 1lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & A O’Neill (21 wins from 96 runners, 22%) runs PLAYTOGETAWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs ABINGWORTH LONGESTTRAVELLER: CRACKING DESTINY trained by E Whillans, Hawick, 282 miles.
1 EL RIO (IRE) (166) F1/0P6P- 7 12-0
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Princess Jaffa (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J
O Rio Grandees Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T
B Miss Tara Doran Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhoopenedhisaccountoverhurdlesatAscotinApril2023.However,hehasn’tshownmuch sparkin4subsequentstarts,includingonchasedebutherewhenlastseeninApril.
2 IMAC WOOD (FR) (10) 1P-6613 D 6 11-12
Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Carrieriste (FR)
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited
116
Chris Ward (3) J
Deborah Cole, Solihull T
B S.C.E.A. Bertwood Stables & Haras de Sai Lewisham Developments Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBackonthescoresheetwhenaccountingfor5rivalsina21/2mUttoxeterhandicapchase(soft)inJuly Staminaseeminglystretched uppedto21.4fatMarketRasenbackfroma10-weekbreakrecentlybutbetterexpectednowreturnedtoaslightlyshortertrip TFRHHHHI BHA114
3 CARTONNE (FR)
(148) 11663-2 D
Br B g Balko (FR) - Nuance Tartare (FR)
7 11-11
Theo Gillard J
O Dave & Matt Slater Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B G.A.E.C. Campos
TIMEFORMVIEWWonback-to-backhandicapchaseslastwinterandpostedcreditableeffortsindefeatatLudlowandHerefordduringthespring. Remainsonaworkablemarkfollowingabreakandwillbeinthethickofthings,providedheisfullytuned-upforthisassignment. TFRHHHII BHA113
4 SEA PRINCE (GB)
(41) 65-U10P 8 11-11
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Briery (IRE) Kielan Woods J
O The Sea Prince Racing Partnership Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtoformwithanarrowsuccessbackhurdlingatWorcester(2m,good)inJunebuthasfailedto buildonthatin2subsequentappearances.Willprobablycomeupshortbackoverfences. TFRHHIII BHA113
5 CRACKING DESTINY (IRE)
(20) 3-60U04 D 11 11-8
Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Cracking Gale (IRE)
Craig Nichol J
O Mrs Louise Whillans Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B B. D Darrer TIMEFORMVIEWMoremissthanhitsincelatestsuccessatMusselburghlastNovemberbut,ontheupside,he’snow6lbbelowthat winningmarkandtheKelsoraceinwhichhewasfourthlasttimewasastrongeronethanthis.Considered. TFRHHHHH BHA110
6 MIX OF CLOVER (GB) (32) 361PP1 10 11-7
Br B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Allforclover (IRE)
Murray Dodd (7) J
O Miss S. Troughton Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T
B Miss S. Troughton Planned Office Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWAddedtoWorcestersuccessinJulywhenbelyingoddsof33/1inaBangorhandicap(17.4f,good)withcheekpiecesrefittedlastmonth. 4lbriseforthatishardlytheendoftheworldbuthisrecordisdecidedlypatchy,soit’shardtopredictwhathe’lldohere. TFRHHHII BHA109
7 ABINGWORTH (GB) (177) 21221U- D 6 11-7
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Flute Bowl Caoilin Quinn (3) J
O Chris Stedman
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr C. E. Stedman K M Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWAddedsecondchasesuccesstoCVatWincanton(21/2m,heavy)inMarchandwasstillverymuchincontentionwhen,followingaseriesoferrors, heeventuallyunseatedrider4outatPlumptonthefollowingmonth.Willbeathreatifhisjumpingismoreslickbackfromabreakhere. TFRHHHII BHA109
8 PLAYTOGETAWAY (IRE) (11) 32-P565 C 6 11-5
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Play Trix (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Betfred Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Jennifer Coleman & Philip Heskin Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyuseful2mhurdleswinnerbutdidn’tcutmuchicestartingoutoverfencesatWorcesterrecently. TFRHIIII BHA107
9 AS TEARS GO BY (GB) (27) 50-P006 6 11-3
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Our Girl Salley (IRE)
Tom Bellamy J
O Mark E Smith and David Lestrange D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Mr Rowland Crellin
Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHitthetargettwiceforGordonElliottin2023butit’sbeentoughgoingin4startsfornewconnections sincereturningtoactionduringthesummer TFRHIIII BHA105
10 MANINSANE (IRE) (168) 463P06- CD 9 11-2
Br Ch g Salutino (GER) - Don’t Fall (IRE)
O Barrels Of Courage
B Joseph O’Dwyer
Lilly Pinchin J
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
Merriebelle Stable Llc S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerinfirstcampaignoverfences,includingoverthisC&D,andshapedasthoughreturningtoformwhenthirdina6-runner handicapatMarketRaseninJanuary However,it’sbeenalldownhillsinceandheneedstobouncebackinamajorway. TFRHHIII BHA104
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023:WHODINI (IRE) 6 11 12
HenryBrooke 9-1 (OliverGreenall &Josh Guerriero) 7 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 10 Stewards Note:
SEA PRINCE: Following its run on 28/8/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Imac Wood (FR), 4-1 Abingworth (GB), 9-2 Cartonne (FR), 7-1 Mix of Clover (GB), 15-2 Cracking Destiny (IRE), 16-1 Sea Prince (GB), 18-1 Maninsane (IRE), 22-1 El Rio (IRE), 28-1 Playtogetaway (IRE), 80-1 As Tears Go By (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
It could be worth chancing CRACKING DESTINY, who usually plies his trade in higher-grade handicaps than this and he’s now 6lb below his last winning mark. Imac Wood is feared most ahead of Cartonne and Abingworth, both of whom are returning from breaks. Mix of Clover did the job well at Bangor last month but he’s by no means certain to reproduce that form.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CRACKING DESTINY (IRE) 2.IMAC WOOD (FR) 3.CARTONNE (FR)
RACE RESULTS
RACE TIME DISTANCE
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (33 wins from 135 runners, 24%) runs CHARLES ST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 25 runners, 32%) runs EDISON KENT
LONGESTTRAVELLER: FORTIFIED FORTUNE trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 189 miles.
1 EDISON KENT (IRE) (18) 210050 8 12-0
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Kentish Town (IRE) MrAlex Chadwick (5) J
O Edison Kent Partners James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mr S. Gorman racehorse-ownership.com S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktohisbestwhenscoringoverhurdlesatUttoxeterinJunebuthehasn’tcomeclosetoreproducing thatin4subsequentstarts.
2 BALLINTUBBER BOY (IRE) (69) PP14-10 CD 7 12-0
Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Manhattan Babe (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mason and McGoff Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeeverypostawinningoneinthisrace12monthsagoandmaintained100%recordatthiscoursewhenprovinganecktoostrongforEdison KentbackhereinMay.Wasn’tdisgracedallthingsconsideredatGalwaylasttimebuthiserror-pronejumpingremainsaconcern. TFRHHHII BHA120
3 PORTER IN THE PARK (IRE) (72) 31-2125 C 7 11-12
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Benefit of Porter (IRE) Joe Anderson (3) J
O Andrew Gemmell & Richard Lavelle
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B John Redmond Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodformearlierthisyear,recordingformfiguresof1212 fromApriltoJuneandwould’ve finished closerthanhedidbutforabadmistake2outatUttoxeterwhenlastseeninJuly Couldn’truleout. TFRHHHII BHA118
4 PLANET LEGEND (IRE)
(22) 6/402-32 C 5 11-11
Br Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Zut Alors (IRE)
Luke Scott (5) J
O Mark Hough Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Knocktoran Stud Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPostedsolideffortsindefeatwhenjusttouchedoffbyPorterInTheParkatLudlowandthirdtoBallintubberBoyoverthisC&Dduringthe spring.Anothergooddisplaywhenrunner-uponrecentreturnfromabreakatWorcester(23f,good)andhe’shighontheshortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA117
5 KITESURFER
(FR) (41) 4P0-1F1 5 11-7
Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Saintenitouche (FR)
O The Atkin Family
Gavin Sheehan J
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Michele Juhen-Cypres & Claude Dufour Betvictor S TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchjuvenilewinnerin2022andhaswon2ofhis3completedstartssinceundergoingawindoplastwinter,mostrecentlylanding an11-runnerhandicapatWorcester(23f,good)inAugust.6lbrisedemandsmorebuthe’sclearlyatthetopofhisgame. TFRHHHII BHA113
6 CHARLES ST (GB) (22) 40-2335
5 11-4
Br B g Outstrip - Under The Rainbow Fern O’Brien (7) J
O The Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd The Jockey Club S TIMEFORMVIEWWhilehe’snowjust1lbabovehislastwinningmark,heclearlyhasworktodohavingfinishedaround10lengths adriftofPlanetLegendintheWorcesterhandicapwonbyLihyanlastmonth. TFRHHIII BHA110
7 FORTIFIED FORTUNE (IRE) (141) 2/P2-1 5 11-3
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gleanntan (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Chris Trembath and Tony Outhart Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Patrick Bolger NAF S TIMEFORMVIEW£115,000recruitfromtheIrishpointingfieldanddulylefthislow-keyRulesdebuteffortwellbehindwhensecondina19fWarwickmaideninApril.Went onebetteratNewtonAbbot(16.8f,goodtofirm)nexttimeandheshouldhavemoretooffernowthathemovesupintripforthishandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA109
8 CLARAROSE (IRE) (14) 124232 BF 6 11-3
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Garranlea Maree (IRE)
Harry Skelton J
O Mezzone Family Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr Kevin Heaney The AirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedoverhurdlessincetonguetied,openingheraccountover21fatWarwickinMayandhasdonelittlewrongsince,narrowly outpointedbyStansTheManuppedto31/4mthere(good)afortnightago Nowtriedincheekpiecesandshe’sastrongcandidate
9 STANS
THE
MAN (IRE) (14) P-04231 7 11-1
Br B g Milan - Strong Roe (IRE)
O Having the craic
B Michael Moakley
James Best J
Ella Pickard, Taunton T
Tristan Johnson Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFirmlybackinformwithcheekpiecesfittedinrecentmonths,belatedlyaddingtohismaidenhurdlesuccessbackinJanuary2023when proving1/2-lengthtoostrongforClararoseatWarwickrecently 3lbnudgefairenoughandshouldgiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA107
10 CATUABA (IRE) (27) P-P2102 D 6 10-12
Br Ch g Jet Away - Catawollow
O A.C. Bound & Mrs C. J. Djivanovic
B Richard McGrath
Jonathan Burke J
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
Merriebelle Stable Llc S
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedreturntoformwhenwinning8-runnerhandicaphurdleatStratford(26.4f,good)inJulyStrugglednexttimebutfirmly backontrackwithanear-missatWorcesterlastmonth,araceheshouldhavewon,andanotherboldshowisonthecards. TFRHHHHH BHA104
11 PRINCE DE JUILLEY (FR) (48)
Br B g Honolulu (IRE) - Horemsaf (IRE)
O The Big Dog Partnership
B Mr Georges Trincot & Mrs Lucie Trincot
2-2100P 7 10-10
Ciaran Gethings J
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T
F&S Consultants Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWKnockingonthedoorbeforegettingoffthemarkatWarwickinMaybutoutofsortsintrioofstarts sinceandhe’spassedoverhere. TFRHIIII BHA102
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: BALLINTUBBER BOY(IRE) 6 12 0 SamTwiston-Davies 9-2 (NigelTwiston-Davies) 6 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Blinkers worn by No 10 Visor worn by No 2.
Tongue Strap worn by No 8, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 9, 11.
Stewards Note: |
CATUABA: Following its run on 11/9/2024 it was reported that the jockey failed to ride out.
PRINCE DEJUILLEY: Following its run on 21/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was hampered at the 1st hurdle.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Clararose (IRE), 13-2 Planet Legend (IRE), 7-1 Fortified Fortune (IRE), 8-1 Stans The Man (IRE), Catuaba (IRE), 17-2 Kitesurfer (FR), 10-1 Porter In The Park (IRE), 12-1 Ballintubber Boy (IRE), 14-1 Charles St (GB), 33-1 Prince de Juilley (FR), 40-1 Edison Kent (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Cases can be made for a good number of these with CATUABA topping the shortlist on the back of a close call at Worcester The 6-y-o should’ve won that race and this 6lb higher mark looks manageable. Planet Legend put in a good shift back from a break at the aforementioned course and he is second choice, albeit marginally as Clararose, who was just touched off by the re-opposing Stans The Man at Warwick, is also strongly considered. The unexposed Fortified Fortune is another key player.
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7250
Owners Prize Money 1st £2928, 2nd £1464, 3rd £732, 4th £366, 5th £183. (PenaltyValue £3828.72)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (33 wins from 135 runners, 24%) runs DEBACLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (7 wins from 22 runners, 32%) runs TOUCHWOODEXPRESS LONGESTTRAVELLER: GETUPEARLY trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 209 miles.
1 CALL ME ARTHUR (IRE) (139) 00202-1 D 5 12-0
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Uliana (USA) Stan Sheppard J
O Mr C. B. Compton Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Mr Paul McGrath Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWFound improvement when winning 10-runnerhandicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) in May and remainsfeasiblytreatedonchasedebut.Likelyplayer.
2 HAMARTIA (IRE) (27) 4-22540 7 11-11
Br B m Ocovango - Stein Castle (IRE) James Bowen J
O Mr Paul McKeon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B R. McCarthy Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWPosted good second overC&D when last seen overfences in May but hasn’t been in same form over hurdlessinceandisstilllookingforfirstsuccess. TFRHHHII BHA97
3 GETUPEARLY (GB) (14) 6/B06-32 D 7 11-2
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Come The Dawn Micheal Nolan J
O The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Richard & Caroline Mathias Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back from 4 months off (had breathing operation) when creditable second of 7 in handicap chase atFontwell(26f,good)14daysago Remainslowmileageinthissphereandisoneforshortlist.
TFRHHHHH BHA88
4 IMPERIAL PRIDE (IRE) (105) 3/21-116 D 8 11-0
Br B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Alderbrook Girl (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O The David Dennis Racing Club David Dennis, Banbury T
B J. O’Donoghue DD Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Won multiple points but made disappointing return to Rules when sixth of 13 in handicap chase atNewtonAbbot(21f,good,15/2)inJune.Bittoprovenow.
TFRHHIII BHA86
5 UNSPEAKABLE (IRE) (37) PP0-206 D 6 10-11
Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Croise Naofa (IRE)
Jack Tudor J
O Mr S. Chappell Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Jack O’Dwyer NAF S TIMEFORMVIEWRanwellinthisspherewhensecondinFfosLas(23.8f)inMay.Notbeeninsameformoverhurdlessince butremainswithpotentialoverfences. TFRHHHII BHA83
6 TOUCHWOODEXPRESS (IRE) (111) 136-40 5 10-11
Br Ch g Mahler - Riverside Lough (IRE)
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Touchwoodexpress Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Richard & Nicola Harding Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsoleoutinginpointsandpromisewhenplacedinbumperatWorcesterondebut.Norealthreatinatrioofhurdles outingsbutcouldbeadifferentpropositionnowsenthandicappingonfirstchasestart.Wearsfirst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA83
7 HEY BUD (GB) (47) 30/55-P5 11 10-10
Br B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Azione James Best J
O The Ella Pickard Racing Club Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Mr M. Brend TIMEFORMVIEWSolesuccesscameoverhurdlesbackin2019andwasneverbetterthanmidfieldatNewtonAbbotlasttime. Makeslimitedappeal. TFRHIIII BHA82
8 SHE HAS NOTIONS (IRE) (41) P55P-1P BF 7 10-7
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Moscow Mo Chuisle (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 11
B K. Mortell
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWLeftpreviouseffortsbehindwhenscoringatWorcesterinJulybutisn’tthemostconsistentandfailedto backthatupoversameC&Dlasttime.Othersmoreappealing.
HHIII BHA79
9 DEBACLE (GB) (15) 4P32-45 D 11 10-2
Br B g Bach (IRE) - De Blanc (IRE)
Jack Hogan (3) J
O Mr Max Comley Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mr Jeremy Hancock
TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerbutjustpoorformunderRulesandnosignsofimprovementonfirststartforthisyard atSedgefieldlastmonth.2lboutofthehandicap
TFRHHIII BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: REGARDE (IRE) 6 12 0 Gavin Sheehan 11-10 (Jamie Snowden) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 7, 8. Stewards Note:
GETUPEARLY: Following its run on 24/9/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed throughout. SHE HAS NOTIONS: Following its run on 28/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Call Me Arthur (IRE), Getupearly (GB), 11-2 Touchwoodexpress (IRE), 8-1 She Has Notions (IRE), 10-1 Hamartia (IRE), Unspeakable (IRE), 12-1 Imperial Pride (IRE), Debacle (GB), 33-1 Hey Bud (GB)
Preference is for GETUPEARLY, who bumped into a progressive sort when runner-up at Fontwell a fortnight ago and can race off same mark here, Chase debutants Touchwoodexpress and Call Me Arthur may provide the chief threat.
(CLASS 5)
(Category1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £4000
Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): S Edmunds (12 wins from 87 runners, 14%) runs LION HILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Boughey (8 wins from 43 runners, 19%) runs CADARN LONGESTTRAVELLER: PLAYAWAY GIRL trained by J & S Best, Lewes, 119 miles.
1 CADARN (IRE) (-)
Br B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Alltherightmoves (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Roger Peel George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Glashare House Stud George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK S TIMEFORMVIEWMagnaGreciagelding.Half-brotherto5winnersonFlat,includinguseful7f-11/4mwinnerKillybegsWarrior DamlightlyracedonFlat.Wearstonguestrap Worthchancingtomakeawinningstart.
2 CLOSE TO US (IRE) (-) 11-2
Br B g Sir Percy - Red Larkspur (IRE)
BHA-
Robert Dunne J
O Mr John Wardle Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon T
B Ballyhane
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWSirPercygelding.Brothertouseful1mwinnerConsolida.Dam6fwinner(includingat2yrs) Can’tberuledout.
TFRHHHII BHA-
3 FARHH ECHO (IRE) (-) 11-2
Br B g Farhh - Dulcet (IRE) Kielan Woods J
O Mr George Houghton D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFarhhgelding.Half-brotherto2winnersonFlat,includingfair7fwinnerDulcetSpirit.DamrantwiceonFlat. Worthamarketcheck. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 FRAN THE MAN (GB) (-)
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Darrfonah (IRE)
11-2
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mr P. Glass Martin Dunne, Newmarket T
B Saeed Nasser Al Romaithi TIMEFORMVIEWPostponedgelding.Half-brotherto1m-9.5fwinnerSirCharlieKunz.Dam,winnerupto11/4m(2-y-o7fwinner) whostayed11/2m. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 LION
HILL (IRE) (-)
Br B g Hillstar - Addie’s Legacy (IRE)
O Edmunds Racing Club
11-2
Ciaran Gethings J
Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Susan Bredin Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hillstar gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3m) Always Lion. Mightbeoneforfurtherdowntheline. TFRHHHII BHA-
6
TIME IS GOLDEN (GB) (-)
11-2
Br B g Time Test - Havana Jane Gavin Sheehan J
O Sara Spratt and The Tim Club Jo Davis, East Garston T
B Farleigh Racing Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWTimeTestgelding.Dam7fwinner.Wearstonguestrap.Doesn’tmakeallthatmuchappealonpaper.
7 CHAMPAGNE FLO (IRE) (-)
TFRHHIII BHA-
10-9
Br B f Kingston Hill - Viaduct Annie (IRE) Kevin Brogan J
O Mr Mark Tamburro Laura Horsfall, Towcester T
B Mr S. Ryan Abacus Securities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWKingstonHillfilly.Damunracedoutof19f-23/4mhurdlewinnerJollieBollie.Mightbemadetolookshort ofpacebysomeoftheserivals.
8 CRYSTABEL (IRE) (-)
TFRHHIII BHA-
10-9
Br B f Crystal Ocean - London Bells Joshua Bryan J
O Mr M. W. Pendarves Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Porlock Vale Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWCrystalOceanfilly.Damunraceddaughterofuseful7f/1mwinnerGlowing,fromverygoodFlatfamily. Onetonoteondebut. TFRHHHHI BHA-
9
LAURA LOU (GB) (-)
Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Lady Freyja
O Mr Jon A. Thompson
B Jon A. Thompson
10-9
James Bowen J
John Ryan, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWSeaTheMoonfilly Dam,6f-7fwinner,half-sistertohigh-classhurdler(winneraround2m)Countrywide Flame.Makessomeappealonpaper. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 NOBLE MISS (GB) (-)
Br B f Noble Mission - Volver (IRE)
10-9
Nick Scholfield J
O Lady Cecil, Family & Friends Rae Guest, Newmarket T
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWNobleMissionfilly Sistertofair11/4mwinneronFlatFifteenthamendment,andhalf-sisterto5winners onFlat,includingusefulUS7.5f-8.5fwinnerAtomicBlondee.Onetonoteondebut. TFRHHHHI BHA-
11 PLAYAWAY GIRL (IRE) (-)
Br B f Jet Away - Play Trix (IRE)
10-9
Sean Bowen J
O Mr Rob Grice Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Aaron Doocey
TIMEFORMVIEWJetAwayfilly Half-sistertofairhurdlerPlaytogetaway,stays21/2m,andfairhurdlerSadiesTrix.Unlikely tobeasforwardassomeofherrivals. TFRHHHII BHA-
12 RED SHAMROCK (GB) (-)
Br Ch f Sixties Icon - Berkshire Beauty
O J Mitchell
B Berkshire Parts & Panels
10-9
Charlie Todd J
Christine Dunnett, Norwich T
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixties Icon filly Closely related to 1m-1 1/4m winner in Germany Berkshire Philly Dam 1m winner Notcertaintobetunedup.
13 SLACK ALICE (GB) (-)
Br B f Decorated Knight - Kuragina (IRE)
O Paul Cairns Racing Limited
TFRHHHII BHA-
10-9
Jack Quinlan J
Patrick Owens, Newmarket T
B Paul Cairns Racing Limited Cairns Homes S
TFRHHHII BHA-
TIMEFORMVIEWDecorated Knight filly Dam (b84), bumperwinner, half-sisterto useful hurdler(effective at 2mto 3m) AnnaBunina.Worthyofrespect.
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2023: GIDDYUPADINGDONG (IRE) 3 10 9 Bradley Harris 10-1 (Milton Harris) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Cadarn (IRE), 9-2 Crystabel (IRE), 9-1 Lion Hill (IRE), 14-1 Noble Miss (GB), 16-1 Close To Us (IRE), Fran The Man (GB), Laura Lou (GB), 18-1 Playaway Girl (IRE), Slack Alice (GB), 22-1 Farhh Echo (IRE), 25-1 Champagne Flo (IRE), 28-1 Time Is Golden (GB), 33-1 Red Shamrock (GB)
CADARN is related to five winners on the level and represents a shrewd Flat stable, so he may be the one to side with if the market speaks in his favour Noble Miss is another with numerous winners in the pedigree, so she’s of interest along with Crystabel.
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.00 - THE JCB MINI-EXCAVATOR HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Penalties, after September 28th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb JCB have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 19 entries at £35. - Closed October 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.30 - THE JCB MINI-EXCAVATOR HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Penalties, after September 28th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb JCB have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 19 entries at £35. - Closed October 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.00 - THE JCB TELE-HANDLER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb JCB have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 23 entries at £32. - Closed October 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.30 - THE JCB HYDROGEN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5413 to the winning horse The second to receive £2490, the third £1245, the fourth £623 and the fifth £310 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Penalties, after September 28th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb JCB have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 13 entries at £45 - Closed October 2nd, 2024 OwnersPrize Money.Winner£4140; Second £2069; Third £1035; Fourth £518; Fifth £258. (PenaltyValue £5413.02) Weights lowered 1lb.
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.00 - THE JCB FASTRAC HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Penalties, after September 28th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb JCB have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 14 entries at £45 - Closed October 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (PenaltyValue £4752.90)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.35 - THE JCB HYDRADIG NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3828 to the winning horse The second to receive £1761, the third £880, the fourth £440 and the fifth £219 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Penalties, after September 28th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb JCB has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 19 entries at £35. - Closed October 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3828.72)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.07 - THE JCB “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for three yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race JCB have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 20 entries at £20. - Closed October 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
2024 FIXTURES
Wednesday 3 January
Friday 12 January
Afternoon Racing
Chatteris Fen Raceday
Thursday 25 January Lady Protectress Raceday
Thursday 8 February Logistics Raceday
Thursday 22 February Afternoon Racing
Sunday 3 March John Bigg ‘Oxo’ Raceday
Wednesday 13 March
Cheltenham Raceday
Sunday 17 March St Paw-tricks Raceday
Monday 25 March Afternoon Racing
Monday 1 April
Easter Monday Bank Holiday Raceday
Thursday 25 April Evening Racing
Thursday 9 May Afternoon Racing
Tuesday 21 May Ladies Night
Monday 27 May Family Raceday
Tuesday 8 October Season Opener
Sunday 3 November Community Raceday
Tuesday 12 November Afternoon Racing
Saturday 23 November Beer Festival
Sunday 8 December Peterborough Chase