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Race 1 1.35 5f
1 Spartan Arrow (IRE) 9-11
2 Michaela’s Boy (IRE) 9-8
3 Almaty Star (IRE) 9-6
4 Jumbeau (GB) 9-4
5 Twilight Fun (GB) 9-2
6 Fidelius (GB) 9-2
7 One Night Stand (GB) 9-1
8 Existent (GB) 8-12
9 Faustus (GB) 8-9
10 El Bufalo (GB) 8-9
11 The Coffee Pod (IRE) 8-7
Race 2 2.10 1m 2f 17y
1 Devil’s Advocate (GB) 9-3
2 Mirabeau (GB) 9-3
3 Prince of The Seas (IRE) 9-3
4 Sea Scout (IRE) 9-3
5 The Cursor (GB) 9-3
6 Tiberius Thunder (IRE) 9-3
7 Trinity College (IRE) 9-3
Race 3 2.45 1m 2f 17y
1 Sean (GER) 9-9
2 King’s Code (GB) 9-0
3 Stressfree (FR) 8-13
4 Magico (IRE) 8-12
5 Warda Jamila (IRE) 8-9
6 Rathgar (GB) 8-8
7 City of Delight (USA) 8-7
EPSOM DOWNS
Race 4 3.20 1m 4f 6y
1 Miller Spirit (IRE) 9-11
2 Master Builder (GB) 9-10
3 Roberto Escobarr (IRE) 9-10
4 Arqoob (IRE) 9-4
5 Asgard’s Captain (IRE) 8-12
6 Kotari (FR) 8-11
7 Small Fry (IRE) 8-8
8 Sugar Road (GB) 8-7
9 Carnival Day (IRE) 8-6
10 Tryfan (GB) 8-5
11 Dashinwhitesargent (GB) 8-4
Race 5 3.55 1m 113y 1 Landing Board (IRE) 10-2 2 Jackknife (GB) 9-1 3 Jet Packer (GB) 9-1 4 Jonnie (GB) 9-1 5 Middelton (GB) 9-1 6 Spirit of Albion (IRE) 9-1
7 The King’s Falcon (GB) 9-1
8 Too Don Juan (GB) 9-1 9 Topteam (IRE) 9-1
Race 6 4.25 1m 113y
1 Celeborn (GB) 9-10
2 Sir William (IRE) 9-9
3 Your Lordship (GB) 9-7 4 Excellent Echo (GB) 9-6 5 Bulletin (IRE) 9-6 6 Geo (IRE) 9-5
Mayday Malone (GB) 9-4 8 Louie The Legend (IRE) 9-3
Best Adventure (IRE) 9-3
10 Soy Loco (IRE) 9-1
11 Connie Moon (IRE) 9-0
12 Play Me (GB) 8-10
13 Turpin (GB) 8-8
Race 7 5.00 1m 113y
1 Revich (IRE) 9-9
2 Mafnood (GB) 9-7
3 Hodler (GER) 9-5
4 Mostawaa (GB) 9-4
5 Tribal Rhythm (GB) 9-0
6 Port Road (USA) 9-0
7 Orbaan (GB) 8-13
8 Uncle Dick (GB) 8-12
9 The Bitter Moose (IRE) 8-12
10 Kracking (GB) 8-11
YARMOUTH
Race 1 1.53 1m 3y
1 Latona (IRE) 9-9
2 Amber Honey (GB) 9-6
3 Me Tarzan (IRE) 9-6
4 Makes Me Wonder (GB) 9-6
All Cost (IRE) 9-6
In The Sunshine (GB) 9-2
Sir Kenny (GB) 9-1
Tiana Rose (GB) 9-1
Zappata (GB) 9-0
No Gain (GB) 9-0
11 Runnindown A Dream (GB) 9-0
12 Late Star (GB) 9-0
Race 2 2.23 5f 42y
1 Alkuwarrior (IRE) 9-7
2 Booziebrunch (IRE) 9-7
3 Greek Gold (GB) 9-7
4 Moretons (GB) 9-7
5 Justice Twice (IRE) 9-2
6 Magic Box (IRE) 9-2
Race 3 2.58 1m 3f 104y
1 Bovey Belle (GB) 8-11
2 Highland Midge (GB) 8-11
3 Miss Wong (GB) 8-11
4 Queen of Thieves (GB) 8-11
Race 4 3.33 1m 2f 23y
1 Babylon (IRE) 9-9
2 Sonic Pioneer (GB) 9-9
3 Georginio (GB) 9-9
4 Pivotal Affair (IRE) 9-8
5 Divot (GB) 9-8
6 Keble Spirit (GB) 9-8
7 Requiem (GB) 9-7
8 Something Splendid (GB) 9-7
9 Hamdani Cruiser (USA) 9-6
10 Beachborough Girl (GB) 9-3
11 Squires Treaty (IRE) 8-13
Race 5 4.08 5f 42y
1 Gogo Yubari (GB) 9-9
2 Cabeza de Llave (GB) 9-7
3 Hint of The Jungle (IRE) 9-4
4 Coolagh Magic (GB) 9-3
It’s Showtime (IRE) 9-1
Rebel Star (GB) 9-0
Sir Rodneyredblood (GB) 8-6
Banana (GB) 8-4
Race 6 4.38 6f 3y 1 Maelstrom (GB) 9-9
2 Blue Empress (IRE) 9-9
3 Maids Head (IRE) 9-9
4 Sands of Havana (GB) 9-8
5 Up The Monk (GB) 9-8
6 Rokuni (IRE) 9-7
7 The Feminine Urge (IRE) 9-6
8 Cooramook (IRE) 9-6
9 Gorgeous Mr George (IRE) 9-3
Race 7 5.15 1m 3y 1 Gincident (IRE) 9-9
2 Corundum (GB) 9-7
3 Shelbourne (IRE) 9-5
4 Berry Clever (GB) 9-4
5 La Fleur Petrus (USA) 9-4
6 Zariela (GB) 9-1
FIRST RACE | 2.30 2m 51y THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (56 wins from 354 runners, 16%) runs EVALUATION
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Nicol (3 wins from 6 runners, 50%) runs TOP FLIGHT CENTURY
Longest Traveller: FIVER FRIDAY trained by P Traynor, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
DOUBLE DIGITS
(GB)(14)1/F-4021
7 11-10
Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Singing Bird (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T
B Elwick Stud Hamilton S
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwholefthisfirst2runsoverhurdlesbehindwhenaclosesecondatNewcastle(17f,goodtosoft)lastmonth.Madethemost ofagoodopportunitywithafacile-all-the-waysuccessatCarlisleafortnightago Moretodounderapenaltybuthe’sstillaplayer TFR
2 EVALUATION (GB)(79) 165 D 7 11-10
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Estimate (IRE) Conner McCann (7) J
O Lady I & Ms Catriona Good Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Queen Elizabeth II Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapperonFlat(stays16.5f)whomadeaseamlesstransitiontohurdleswhenlanding2mAyrnovice in November Disappointing in better contests twice since but he should be a factor in a race like this
3 CLAN CHIEFTAIN (GB)(114) 50 5 11-3
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Pink Symphony
Sean Quinlan J
O Leitch & Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B Mrs Fitri Hay Carden Livestock Co S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2m). Sold for just 6,000 gns from Ralph Beckett in September and hooded, he didn’t show much on hurdles debut TFRHIIII BHA-
FIVER FRIDAY (IRE)(19)1 D
Br B m The Gurkha (IRE) - Wild Storm
5 11-3
Liam McKenna (5) J
O Mr Philip D. Gilmore P. Traynor, Ireland T
B Wild Storm Syndicate
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat winner in Ireland who landed big-field maiden against her own sex at Naas 19 days ago, comfortably More to come so very much the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-
NAE BOTHER AT A’ (IRE)(129) 0/060-P6 7 11-3
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Daisies Adventure (IRE)
Craig Nichol J
O Geoff and Elspeth Adam Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Bruce Mactaggart
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown little in bumpers/maiden hurdles Breathing operation needs to have had a major effect to figure. TFRHIIII BHA-
THUNDER GAP (GB)(15)P-P5P6
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Regal Hawk
O Mr M. Barnes
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
8 11-3
Charlie Price (3) J
Maurice Barnes, Brampton T
Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest performer on Flat and limited impact in novice/maiden hurdles for this yard TFRHIIII BHA75
CHARM (GB)(81) P0 4 10-9
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Velvet Charm
Conor O’Farrell J
O Miss Hazel Crichton Maurice Barnes, Brampton T
B Pantile Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little on the Flat for Anthony Carson and same story over hurdles TFRHIIII BHA-
KEADY TOWN (IRE)(248) 4 10-9
Br B g Make Believe - Marasil (IRE)
O Mr Anthony White
Lorcan Murtagh J
Barry Murtagh, Carlisle T
B Leon Vaessen Octet Investments Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/4m), well held final outing in 2024 (raced freely). Now goes hurdling on the back of a breathing op TFRHHIII BHA-
9
TOP FLIGHT CENTURY
(FR)(15)0 4 10-9
Br B g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Wild Blossom (GER)
O Mr P. Bamford
Brian Hughes J
Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B Gestut Romerhof R & E Bamford Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat for Sir Mark Prescott and looks a long-term project over hurdles judged on opening run here over 18.1f TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: ITTACK BLUE (FR) 6 11 9 Harry Skelton 1-12 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5, 8. Stewards Note: NAE BOTHER AT A’: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiritory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Fiver Friday (IRE), 5-2 Double Digits (GB), 7-1 Evaluation (GB), 66-1 Keady Town (IRE),
Top Flight Century (FR), 100-1 Clan Chieftain (GB), 150-1 Thunder Gap (GB), 300-1 Nae Bother At A’ (IRE), Delayed Charm (GB)
FIVER FRIDAY made a seamless transition to hurdling when landing a big-field maiden at Naas 3 weeks ago and with more to come, she can make the most of the 7lb she receives from Double Digits and Evaluation.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) 3
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): N Alexander (27 wins from 229 runners, 12%) runs ANAMANDA & SO LADYLIKE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs WINDS OF WINTER
Longest Travellers: ROSE OF KALANISI trained by C Maxwell, BLEU LAGUNE trained by S R B Crawford, both Ireland.
Br Br m Passing Glance - Flutter Bye (IRE) Joshua Thompson (7) J
O Keep The Faith Partnership Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mill House Stud Wilcocks Contractors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form to date and her jumping isn’t foot-perfect by any
short once more unless the addition of cheekpieces sparks improvement
8 11-12
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Coscorrig (IRE) Miss Pippa Brown (7) J
O Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick T
B D. Corry
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following 18 appearances under Rules and while she managed to get her head in front between the flags earlier this month, others make more appeal. TFRHIIII BHA95 3 ROSE OF KALANISI (IRE)(94) 00P406 8 11-8
Br B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Massini Rose (IRE) Kieren Buckley J
O Mrs Karena Maxwell Conor David Maxwell, Ireland T
B Patrick Griffin
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner back in 2022 but has failed to threaten in 14 runs under Rules for Paul Stafford in Ireland. Opposable on this debut for new yard TFRHHIII BHA91
TREAD SOFTLY NOW (GB)(15)0P1021 C 6 11-7
Br B m Champs Elysees - Watch Closely Now (IRE) Alan Doyle (3) J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasimprovedsincethecheekpieceswenton,scoringatAyrinJanuaryanddoubledhertallyover21/4mhere (good) earlier this month. 4lb rise fair enough and she’s one of the more appealing candidates
(FR)(32) 2423F3
6 11-6
Br Gr m Reliable Man - Anyana Bruce Lynn J
O Turcan Dunning Stewart Borwick Robertson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B A. Moroney Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeFlatwinnerand,though0-11overhurdles,shehasmadetheframeoneachofherlast5completedstartsinthis sphere.LatestthirdoffthismarkatMusselburgh(23.8f,good)wasasolideffortandaboldshowisonthecards TFRHHHHH BHA89
OUR GIRL
SAL (IRE)
(30) P0F231 7 11-6
Br B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Miss Mayberry (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Berwickshire Blazers Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B Miss Deirdre Motherway
TIMEFORM VIEW Still seeking first success under Rules (0-13 in bumpers/over hurdles) and probably worth taking on starting out for new yard here, for all that she landed a maiden point last month.TFRHIIII BHA89
WINDS
OF
WINTER
(IRE)(15)223532 BF 7 11-5
Br Ch m Mahler - Canadian Blaze (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O J Scott & G Gibson Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Mrs Breda Ryan Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but she performed with credit for the most part this season. Beaten just 1/2-length by Tread Softly Now here recently and she should give another good account TFRHHHII BHA88
BLEU LAGUNE (IRE)(87) 0000 5 11-4
Br B m Getaway (GER) - The Tabster (IRE) Ben Bromley (5) J
O Mrs Pat Sloan S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Joe Sloan
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in maiden/novice company and needs to raise her game now pitched into a handicap TFRHIIII BHA87
TFRHHHHI BHA90
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
14
TIME WAS (IRE)(17)442520
8 11-2
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Henrietta (IRE) Joe Williamson (3) J
O Mrs J. Porter Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B B. A. Kilpatrick Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW AwinningpointerbutstillamaidenunderRulesand,moreover,apatternofinconsistencyhas emerged. Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA85
SHE WON’T MIND (GB)(121) 105-00P 7 11-2
Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Makadamia Stan Sheppard J
O Paul Davies John Raglan Beswick Brothers Tim Reed, Hexham T
B Upton Viva Stud Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Raced freely when tailed off sole outing in bumpers and has made little impact in 4 runs over hurdles to date, including on handicap bow at Fakenham when last seen in December TFRHHIII BHA85
FAR AWAY WEST (IRE)(11)
626FP4
6 10-12
Br Br m Yeats (IRE) - Pass The Honey (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mr H. Burns Hugh Burns, Alnwick T
B Oliver Loughlin
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up at Catterick on first of her 2 starts for Dan Skelton in January but she is hard to warm to here judged on subsequent exploits TFRHIIII BHA81
FLORITA (IRE)
(56)22-0005
7 10-11
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Maca Rince (IRE) Jonathan England J
O Mrs Samantha England Sam England, Guiseley T
B Ann McCarthy Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on the last 2 of her 3 starts in points but will need to step up on low-key maiden hurdle form if she’s to play a leading role on this handicap debut Tongue strap added. TFRHIIII BHA80
FAIRLAND (IRE)
(303) 0P55-55
8 10-10
Br B m Ask - The Farmers Sister (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Mrs H. N. Eubank Chris Grant, Billingham T
B P. G. McGillion www.chrisgrantracing.com S
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhoarguablypostedherbesteffortyetunderRuleswhenfifthof14inaSedgefieldhandicap(21/2m,good)lastMay Ranaboutaswellas couldbeexpectedbackinamaidenthefollowingmonthandshewouldn’tbewithouteach-wayhopeifraringtogofollowing10monthsoff TFRHHHII BHA79
SO LADYLIKE (IRE)
(22) 66-1403
11 10-5
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Glenair Dante (IRE) Miss Natasha Cookson (7) J
O Mr J. M. B. Cookson
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Con Smyth Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark under Rules at Hexham last June but has failed to build on that in 3 starts since the turn of the year and others make more appeal for win purposes TFRHHIII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2024: KOSASIEMPRE (FR) 6 11 11 Ciaran Gethings 22-1 (Stuart Edmunds) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1.
Hood worn by No 10. Tongue Strap worn by No 11, 13.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 13, 14.
Stewards Note: TIME WAS: Following its run on 5/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Winds of Winter (IRE), 7-2 Anamanda (FR), 4-1 Tread Softly Now (GB), 14-1 Fairland (IRE), 20-1 Isabel de Clare (GB), So Ladylike (IRE), 22-1 She Won’t Mind (GB), 25-1 Time Was (IRE), 28-1 Rose of Kalanisi (IRE), 33-1 Florita (IRE), 40-1 Our Girl Sal (IRE), Bleu Lagune (IRE), 50-1 Park Hind (IRE), 66-1 Far Away West (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
The vote goes to ANAMANDA, who put in a good shift in a higher-grade handicap at Musselburgh last month and, on that evidence, a deserved first taste of success in this sphere is near Tread Softly Now got the better of Winds of Winter here recently and while it’s likely to be close between them once again, the Ian Duncan-trained mare is taken to uphold that form and emerge as the main danger
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ANAMANDA (FR) 2.TREAD SOFTLY NOW 3.WINDS OF WINTER (IRE)
RACE RESULT TIME
DISTANCE
1st 3rd
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Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (33 wins from 181 runners, 18%) runs THE JAD FACTOR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Whillans (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs CRACKING DESTINY
Longest Traveller: INSTINCT D’AINAY trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Bambootcha (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O Mr M. A. Reay Ollie Pears, Malton T
B Kieran Ryan & Tim Nolan
TIMEFORM VIEW Very much in the doldrums over fences for Nigel Twiston-Davies during second half of last year and
similar story in 3 runs for new yard Hopes pinned on the first-time visor helping to spark a return to form.
CRACKING DESTINY (IRE)
(125) U043F6 D 12 11-13
Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Cracking Gale (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Mrs Louise Whillans Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B B. D. Darrer Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEW More miss than hit since latest success at Musselburgh last November but, on the upside, he’s slipped to an appealing mark and will be a danger to all if able to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA104
11-10
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Etoile d’Ainay (FR) Ben Bromley (5) J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Mr Stephane Milaveu The Sporting Life S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown signs of ability in maiden hurdles at Down Royal and an Ayr novice when last seen in February. Interesting that he is quickly switched to fences and the market will likely be informative on chase debut TFRHHHII BHA101
(FR)(334) 431P-35 D
10 11-9
Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Zenita des Brosses (FR) Jamie Hamilton J
O The Wide Awake Syndicate L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Mr Frederic Heudiard & Mr Jacky Conan Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to best when scoring at Musselburgh in November 2023 but nowhere near that level in 3 subsequent starts and he’s opposable on the back of an 11-month absence. TFRHIIII BHA100
DUTY CALLS (IRE)
(31)1-PP4P4 C
Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Inniskeen (IRE)
12 11-3
Lewis Stones (3) J
O Dont Mind If We Do Sandy Forster, Kelso T
B Joseph Molloy
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a 17f handicap here off a 6lb higher mark last spring but it’s been all downhill since. TFRHHIII
LOW MILEAGE (IRE)
(40) 0-0P320
Br B g Westerner - Miss Knowall (IRE)
O Mr G. T. Bewley
7 11-1
Edward Austin (5) J
George Bewley, Colby T
B Edmond Kent Lloyd Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW FairlyusefulmaidenchaserinIreland.Besteffortfornewyardfromafallingmarkwhenclosesecondover21/2m at Musselburgh in February and, though not in the same form next time, he has to be taken seriously TFR
JAD FACTOR (IRE)(30) P2/-41PP D 9 10-11
Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Sumability (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O John Dickson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Kenneth Parkhill Sandy Thomson S
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in a Newcastle handicap chase (2 1/2m, good to soft) on second start for this yard in January but has followed that with a couple of poor efforts (pulled up on both occasions). TFRHHIII
8 PURE SURF (IRE)(11)F34512 D 9 10-6
Br Ch m Frammassone (IRE) - Eventide Miss Pippa Brown (7) J
O Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick T
B Mrs Breda Ryan
TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerforIainJardineinsummer2023andbelatedlyopenedchaseaccountatNewcastle(21/2m,good)whereshewasgivena soundtacticalridebyPippaBrown.RanatleastaswellindefeatunderapenaltyatSedgefieldsinceandanotherboldshowisanticipated. TFRHHHHH BHA83
9
TOOMBRIDGE
(GB)(22) U004F5
Br B g Kayf Tara - Supreme Present
9 10-2
Alan Doyle (3) J
O Mr Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan, Coylton T B Little Lodge Farm & Lucky Bin Racing Ian Duncan Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and while he would have an each-way chance if reproducinghis peak form, one or two of these are more appealing from a win perspective. TFRHHHII BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: GOD’S OWN GETAWAY (IRE) 6 11 10
Visor worn first time by No 1.
Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6, 7, 9.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Stewards Note:
TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS: Following its run on 20/3/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
LOW MILEAGE: Following its run on 13/3/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Pure Surf (IRE), 9-2 Low Mileage (IRE), 6-1 Cracking Destiny (IRE), 13-2 Instinct d’Ainay (FR), 7-1 Toombridge (GB), 12-1 The Jad Factor (IRE), 20-1 Topofthecotswolds (IRE), Duty Calls (IRE), 33-1 Friary Rock (FR)
In current form PURE SURF looks the way to go The 9-y-o has quicky established a good relationship with amateur rider Pippa Brown, winning at Newcastle and then going close at Sedgefield in recent weeks, and she remains on a plausible mark Low Mileage will be a threat if able to bounce back from a low-key effort last time and chase/handicap debutant Instinct d’Ainay is also of interest.
THE CHURCH HOUSE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (56 wins from 354 runners, 16%) runs STARLYTE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs IMPERIAL DATA
Weightwatcher: FOSTER’SISLAND won off a handicap mark of 124, his rating is now down 9lb to 115.
Longest Traveller: MAGIC WAVE trained by M T Walford, Sheriff Hutton, 141 miles.
FINGAL’S HILL (IRE)
(22) 356301
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Fingal’s Sister (IRE)
O Mr P. G. Atkinson
B J. Kinsella
2
9 12-0
Brian Hughes J
Peter Atkinson, Northallerton T
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded a 4-timer in handicaps in 2023 and wasted no time casting aside a rare lesser effort at Newcastle when landing 6-runnerhandicapatNewcastle3weeksago Fluentjumpingwillstandhimingoodsteadand5lbriseperfectlyfair
IMPERIAL DATA (IRE)
(31)124002 CD 8 11-11
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Rindoon’s Sister (IRE) Ross Chapman J
O Mr E. A. Brook
3
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Joe & Mel Power Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhohasgraduallyworkedhiswaybacktobestfollowing8monthsoff,secondof16toStarlyteinaC&Dhandicap amonthago Hold-uptacticsnotaseasytoemployinthissmallfieldbuthe’slikelytogiveitanothergoodgo TFR
FOSTER’SISLAND
Br B g Trans Island - Mrs Eff
(GB)(25) 045005 CD 10 11-6
Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O The Oakwood Nobels Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B T. C. Dawson Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but thirteen runs since last success in 2023. Cheekpieces on for first time, when respectable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (21.2f, good) and he’s well weighted these days. TFRHHHII BHA115 4
STARLYTE (IRE)(31)P21151 CD
Br B m Sir Percy - Virevolle (FR)
8 11-0
Patrick Wadge J
O Mr Allan A. Grant Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Ringfort Stud
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Rejuvenated in recent starts, bagging back-to-back handicaps over C&D and at Newcastle in November and strong at the finish when improving againforlatestwinbackthereamonthago,proving41/4lengthstoostrongforImperialData.Clealryinfineformbut7lbriseasksformore. TFRHHHHI BHA109
MAGIC
WAVE (GB)(25) 12P-060 D
Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Annie’s Gift (IRE)
9 10-13
Jamie Hamilton J
O The Magic Circle Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mr & Mrs P Nelson Mark Walford Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 2m4f hurdles winner Off 9 months before an encouraging sixth of 17 in handicap at Wetherby in February but was brushed aside easily back there 4 weeks later TFRHHIII BHA108
SAUCE OF LIFE (IRE)(130)
Br B g Califet (FR) - Salsaparilla (FR)
1/23//0-41
10 10-12
Danny McMenamin J
O Mrs I.C Sellars and Miss D.C Sellars Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Paul Marsh Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual-bumperwinnerbackin2021.Lightlyracedsince,thoughsteppeduponreappearancewhenlanding8-runner handicap at Doncaster in December (19.4f). Slight step up in trip can only suit and he’s not yet exposed. TFRHHHHH BHA107
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: KALEB (IRE) 6 12 0 Jack Quinlan 4-1 (Amy Murphy) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 3, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Fingal’s Hill (IRE), 10-3 Starlyte (IRE), 7-2 Sauce of Life (IRE), 9-2 Imperial Data (IRE), 10-1 Foster’sisland (GB), 20-1 Magic Wave (GB)
SAUCE OF LIFE has had his share of issues since his bumper wins but he got it right over hurdles at Doncaster in December and a 6lb rise looks perfectly fair on his return to action with this trip sure to suit Fingal’s Hill jumped really well reverting to positive tactics last time and is feared most, ahead of recent C&D 1-2 Starlyte and Imperial Data.
Br Breeding O Owner
B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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4.45
THE WATCH ON RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (56 wins from 354 runners, 16%) runs DESTINY IS ALL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs HEROIQUE DE MAULDE Longest Traveller: ROGER RAREBIT trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 314 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
ACHILLE DES ROCS (FR)
(91)4-24115
6 12-2
Br B g Coastal Path - Cyti Rose (FR) Charlie Maggs (5) J
O Mr Alan Rogers L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Haras Des Rocs Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinlessfrom5attemptsinpointsbutsuccessfulon2ofhis4startsoverhurdles Dropto15.5fcountedagainsthimatLeicesterlasttimeandcould haveaparttoplaybackupintripwithcheekpiecesenlistedforthischasedebut,providedofcoursethathisjumpingpassesthetest. TFRHHHHH BHA112
2
DESTINY
IS ALL
(IRE)
(40) 42-154F CD 11 12-1
Br B g Prince Flori (GER) - Hearts Delight (IRE) Jack Power (5) J
O Mr John R. Adam Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Eithne Magee Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good record fresh when recording a third course success at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in October Not in the same form since and he’s opposable. TFRHHIII BHA111 3
ROGER RAREBIT
(GB)(94)1P3P-24 8 11-10
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rebekah Rabbit (IRE) Stan Sheppard J
O Mr P. J. H. Wills Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B P. J. H. Wills Plumbing World S
4
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedsincescoringonchasedebutatUttoxeter(21/2m,heavy)inNovember2023,performingrespectablywhenfourthinacompetitiveevent atHaydocklasttime,disputingleaduntilbadmistake4out Nowstepsbackupintripwithvisorrefittedandneedstoraisehisgameatouch. TFRHHIII BHA106
HEROIQUE DE MAULDE (FR)
(25)2/-0P62PBF 8 11-6
Br Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Ondine de Brejoux (FR) Henry Brooke J
O Mr Steve Murrills Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B S.C.E.A. de Maulde Swansway S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceoverfencesinFranceandoffthemarkonthissideoftheChannelforJamesEwartatDoncasterinFebruary2023.Leftpreviousformforthis yardwellbehindwhenrunner-upatNewcastleonpenultimatestartandwhilehewaspulledupnexttime,this8-y-oisworthanotherchance. TFRHHHII BHA102
SUPER CITIZEN (GB)
Br B g Multiplex - Kallithea (IRE)
O Mrs L Hughes
B Mrs A. M. O’Sullivan
(14) 333531 CD 11 11-4
Brian Hughes J
Lucinda Hughes, Carlton-In-Cleveland T
TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyconsistentsincebaggingahunterherelasttermanddeservedlygothisheadbackinfrontwhentakinga4-runnerCarlislehandicap(24.5f, good)afortnightago,proving3/4-lengthtoogoodforWhosmydaddy 2lbnudgefairenoughandshouldgiveanothergoodaccount
WHOSMYDADDY (IRE)(14) 1-5P342 7 11-2
Br B g Atlantic Waves (IRE) - Misty Native (IRE) Ross Chapman J
O J.Fyffe & K.Mercer
B Martin Cullinane
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
TIMEFORMVIEWWonfirst2startsoverfenceswhenwithSandyThomson.ProducedbesteffortforthisyardsofarwhenbeatenlessthanalengthbySuperCitizen ina4-runnerCarlislehandicap(24.5f,good)recentlyand,now1lbbetteroffwiththatrival,itshouldagainbeclosebetweenthem.
JAMESIECONN (IRE)(30)005140
6 10-8
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Grandy Serenade (IRE) Jonathan England J
O D&D Armstrong Ltd Sam England, Guiseley T
B George Lane Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful start in this sphere at Doncaster in February but has failed to build on that by a long stretch in 2 subsequent starts TFR
WOTSMYNAME (IRE)(30)032P5P 8 10-2
Br Ch g Famous Name - Nadeems Stella (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine T
B O’Neill Family
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedacoupleoftimesatAyrearlierthisyearbutformhassubsequentlytakenaturnfortheworse. Record now stands at 0-22 overall and he’s opposable from 9lb out of the handicap here. TFRHIIII BHA75
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: POST CHAISE (IRE) 7 11 10 Henry Brooke 6-5 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 5 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 6, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Super Citizen (GB), 10-3 Whosmydaddy (IRE), 5-1 Heroique de Maulde (FR), 8-1 Achille des Rocs (FR), 10-1 Jamesieconn (IRE), 12-1 Roger Rarebit (GB), 16-1 Destiny Is All (IRE), 40-1 Wotsmyname (IRE)
Low-mileage 6-y-o ACHILLE DES ROCS won twice over hurdles during the winter and, with this step up in trip likely to be in his favour now switched to fences, he could be the answer granted a clean round of jumping. Whosmydaddy is taken to reverse recent Carlisle placings with Super Citizen and emerge as the main danger, while Heroique de Maulde will also have a chance if able to get back on track
SIXTH
THE LET’S CELEBRATE DAVIE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £5000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2723)
Race Stats
RACE | 5.20 2m 51y
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (56 wins from 354 runners, 16%) runs CHANONRY POINT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs ABBEY SCOPE
Longest Traveller: JIMMY HURDSTROM trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 314 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
ABBEY SCOPE (GB)(-)
2
5 11-3
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Brockwell Abbey Danny McMenamin J
O The Roper Family Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B The Roper Family Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Half-brother to modest chaser Holme Abbey, stays 2 3/4m, and modest hurdler Brockarno Dam ran once in bumper One for shortlist on debut given connections TFR
CHANONRY POINT (IRE)
(32) 11
Br B m Affinisea (IRE) - Dance Cover (IRE)
5 11-3
Alan Doyle (3) J
O Mr Gerry McGladery Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Paul Giles Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £40,000 after landing a maiden point on debut in January and provided yard with third winner in a row in the race at Musselburgh a month ago Penalty to shoulder but she’s still a major player TFRHHHHH BHA3
JIMMY HURDSTROM (IRE)
(25) 162 5 11-3
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Hakuna (IRE) Stan Sheppard J
O Tony Bloom Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Don Commins Plumbing World S
TIMEFORMVIEW€60,0003-y-o,OrderofStGeorgegelding.Half-brotherto4winners,includingfairlyusefulhurdler/usefulchaserPumbaaandfairlyusefulhurdler/chaser CarcaciCastle.PointwinnerwhosteppedupmarkedlyonhisopeningbumperrunwhensecondatWetherby4weeksago,clearofrest
AM I BOVVERED (GB)(-)
Br B m Cloudings (IRE) - Winter Peril (IRE)
5 10-10
Henry Brooke J
O Dont Mind If We Do Sandy Forster, Kelso T
B Wood Farm Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Cloudings mare. Dam unraced.
CHAR DU BERLAIS (IRE)(135)
FP
5 10-10
Br B m Califet (FR) - Surtee du Berlais (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O Miss R. E. A. Menzies Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B W. & J. Flood Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW €28,000 3-y-o, Califet mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful 21f hurdle winner Kish Bank Failed
6 10-10
Br B m Cannock Chase (USA) - Peal of Bells Ross Chapman J
O Mrs Elaine Holmes & J. R. Norton Ltd John Norton, Barnsley T
B Elaine Holmes
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 125/1 when well held in Wetherby bumper 4 weeks ago
BORDERS EAGLE (IRE)
(-)
4 10-9
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Rathleek Craig Nichol J
O Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Damien Healion Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEW €3,000 3-y-o, Wings of Eagles gelding. Half-brother to modest 2 1/2m hurdle winner Blakey Boy. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: NOT SO SOBERS 5 11 2 Kielan Woods 9-4 (David Killahena & Graeme McPherson) 8 ran
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Chanonry Point (IRE), 2-1 Jimmy Hurdstrom (IRE), 5-1 Abbey Scope (GB), 14-1 Borders Eagle (IRE), 20-1 Char du Berlais (IRE), 28-1 Am I Bovvered (GB), 300-1 Just Edith (GB)
CHANONRY POINT displayed a nice turn of foot when successful at Musselburgh a month ago and on that evidence, she’s capable of defying a penalty in a bumper of this nature. Jimmy Hurdstrom found only one too good at Wetherby and is the obvious alternative unless there’s market support fore newcomer Abbey Scope.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
May Raceday Wednesday 7th May
This competitive six-race programme falls in the middle of the week and is therefore one of our less crowded days – making it the ideal time to explore and enjoy an unhurried afternoon at the races.
Kelso offers a single public enclosure so that all racegoers can get close to the horses in the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure, as well as get a great view of the track.
Hospitality bookings must be made in advance and are subject to availability
Gates open: 12:30pm | First Race: 2:25pm
