RACECARD EXPLAINED
11 BALLYSAXHANK(IRE)(14)
Ch g Eliot (GER) - Gothen Niece (IRE) 6 10-5
J HarryCoben
T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
O Mr P. Byrne
B LiamTougher
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
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D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
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F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
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TFRHHHHI BHA137
FORM 2/23111- CD
TIMEFORMVIEWConsideratelyhandledwhenlastseeninthissphereinAprilandlooked agoodchasingprospectwhenwinningamaidenpriortothat.Ingoodformbackhurdling sinceandratesaninterestingrunneronhandicapchasedebut.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
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Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
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)
16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
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TODAY’S RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Chief Steward
Simon Connaway
Steward’s Panel Chair
Christopher Bennett
Steward
Louise Moore
Assistant Steward
Daniel Andrews
Raceday Assistant
Annabelle Johnson
Starters
Russell Garritty, Phillip Dennis
Judge
Katie Dowson
Clerk Of The Scales
Claudia Marelli
Veterinary Officer
Jon Pycock
Veterinary Surgeons
Mrs M.N. Chapman BVSc MRCVS (SVS)
Nell Day MRCVS
Mohammed Patel MRCVS
Vets from Rase Equine Veterinary Centre
Medical Officers
Dr Wynn, Dr Dickson, Dr Rollason
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Jo Hardy, Sam Davis, Elizabeth Budden
Raceday Presenter
Gary Capewell
Commentator
Alan Howes
Betting Ring Manager
Stephen Rann
Chairman
Sue Lucas
Racecourse Directors
Kate Key, Elizabeth Inman, Lucy Parry, Helen Connors & Marc Blackford
General Manager
Jack Pryor
Clerk Of The Course
Alice Cosgrove
Operations Manager
Hannah Butler
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Jack Pryor – 07909 000955
Head Groundsman
Tim Beebe
Sales Executive
Shannen Williamson
Hospitality & Events Co-Ordinators
Elfie Cracroft-Eley
Marketing Executive
Leanne Mandall
Operations & Events Executive
Jennifer Lawrence
General Manager, Catering
Christopher Dronfield
Grounds & Maintenance Team
Luke Smales, Keiron Proctor, Mitchell Peachey, Lee Brighton, Harry Rhymer
TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 5.41 - THE HAYLEY MIDDLETON JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for juvenile three yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, June 6th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 10th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Rase Vets Services has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Market Rasen Racecourse will be presented 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 7 entries at £50. - Closed June 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (PenaltyValue £5446)
SEE PAGE 5 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.16 - THE RASE VETS SUMMER PARTY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3300 to the winning horse The second to receive £1518, the third £759, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189 for novice fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, June 6th and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 10th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after May 30th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Rase Vets has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Market Rasen Racecourse will be presented 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 15 entries at £31 - Closed June 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2524; Second £1262; Third £631; Fourth £316; Fifth £157 (PenaltyValue £3300.62)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.51 - THE REBECCA BROOKS 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, June 6th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 10th. Penalties, after May 30th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Rase Vets has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Market Rasen Racecourse will be presented 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 10 entries at £36 - Closed June 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (PenaltyValue £3828.72) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
FourthRace7.26-THEBOBANDBABSHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS4) (GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5148 to the winning horseThe second to receive £2369, the third £1184, the fourth £592 and the fifth £295. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £48 stake ifthe horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake ifthe horse is rated 93 or lowerwith £39 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 10th. Penalties, after May 30th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Rase Vets has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Market Rasen Racecourse will be presented 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 10 entries, 1 at £9 and 9 at £48. - Closed June 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3938; Second £1969; Third £985; Fourth £492; Fifth £246. (PenaltyValue £5148.97)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 8.01 - THE RASE VETERINARY SUMMER PARTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4620 to the winning horse The second to receive £2126, the third £1063 and the fourth £532. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £42 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 10th. Penalties, after May 30th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Rase Vets has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Market Rasen Racecourse will be presented 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 11 entries at £42. - Closed June 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3534; Second £1767; Third £884; Fourth £442. (PenaltyValue £4620.87) SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.36 - THE RASE EQUINE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4620 to the winning horse The second to receive £2126, the third £1063, the fourth £532 and the fifth £265. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, June 6th and pay £43 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 10th. Penalties, after May 30th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to June 9th, 2026, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb Rase Vets has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Market Rasen Racecourse will be presented 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 £43. - Closed June 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3534; Second £1767; Third £884; Fourth £442; Fifth £220 (PenaltyValue £4620.87) A
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
4) (GBB RACE)
for juvenile three yrs old ™ Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (PenaltyValue £5446)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (33 wins from 161 runners, 20%) runs TINY RIOT
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (12 wins from 23 runners, 52%) runs TINY RIOT
LONGESTTRAVELLER: TINY RIOT trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 125 miles.
1 TINYRIOT(IRE) (6)
ChgSottsass(FR)-Manyatta(IRE) 11-7
J Tristan Durrell
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Susan Johnson & Rachel Wilson
B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
2 STEELFIXER (GB) (6)
BgTooDarnHot-Tebee 11-0
J Nathan Moscrop E Tongue Strap
T Brian Ellison, Malton
O Brian Ellison Racing Club
B Highclere Stud
S Brian Ellison Racing Limited
3 VIETNORM (IRE) (13)
BgKessaar(IRE)-Seafaring(IRE) 11-0
J DannyMcMenamin
T Adrian Keatley, Malton
O Keatley Racing Owners Group
B Kelly Equine Services
S Keatley Racing Ltd
4 CRACKINGANNA(GB) (6)
BfCracksman-AllAnnalena(IRE) 10-7
J TobyWynne
T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O G C Myddelton & Partner
B Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM1
TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive in 4 Flat runs and made a successful start over hurdles in 2m Hexham juvenile (good to soft) last Saturday. Open to improvement and capable of defying a penaltyatthisstageoftheseason.
6Jun Hex 16f Hdl good 1/6 SudburyHill(IRE)
8Apr Not 10f Hcp good 5/9 AnyWhichWay
28Feb Swl 7f Stk stand 7/8
TFRHHIII BHAFORMP TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at up to 1 1/2m on the Flat. Cheekpieces on first time, pulled up in Hexham juvenile won byTiny Riotlastweekend.Cheekpiecesoff,first-timetonguetieon. 6Jun Hex 16f Hdl good P/6 Tiny
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM TIMEFORMVIEWInterestingrecruittohurdlingonthebackofapair of11/4mFlatwinslastmonth.TheobviousthreattoTinyRiot.
30May Bev 9f Hcp gd-fm 1/4 Bradbury(IRE) hd 8May Rip 9f Hcp good 1/8 Bradbury(IRE) s.h Dec25 Wol 8f Hcp stand 6/8 Zipwire (IRE) 73/4l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM4
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to pull up any trees in 4 Flat starts for MichaelBellbutmademoreofanimpactwhen61/4lengthsfourthof 6toTinyRiotonHexhamhurdledebut6daysago 7lbbetteroffwith DanSkelton’schargenowsoentitledtogetcloser 6Jun Hex 16f Hdl good 4/6 Tiny Riot (IRE)
28Apr Yar 10f Hcp good 6/10 Karios
3Mar Wol 7f Stk stand 8/8 Espanita (IRE) 15l
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2025: NATIONALVOICE (IRE) 3 10 7Jack Quinlan 8-1 (Lemos De Souza) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Stewards Note:
STEEL FIXER: Following its run on 6/6/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Tiny Riot (IRE), 15-8 Vietnorm (IRE), 6-1 Cracking Anna (GB), 25-1 Steel Fixer (GB)
TINY RIOT should have more to offer on the back of his Hexham success and gets a narrow vote ahead ofAdrian Keatley’s Vietnorm, a dual winner on the Flat last month.
SATURDAY 18 JULY
SCAN TO BOOK
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £6250
Owners Prize Money 1st £2524, 2nd £1262, 3rd £631, 4th £316, 5th £157 (PenaltyValue £3300.62)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Fergal O’Brien (36 wins from 195 runners, 18%) runs NEWMILL GETAWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): David Killahena & Graeme McPherson (6 wins from 12 runners, 50%) runs BRIONYWELLS LONGESTTRAVELLER: SLACK ALICE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 310 miles.
1 SWINGINGONTHESTEEL(GB) (116)
BgLinda’sLad-Patsola 6 11-12
J Nathan Moscrop E Hood,Tongue Strap
T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
O Old Gold Racing 24
B Mr P. G. Nicholas
S RetrainingofRacehorses,OldGoldRacing,BluegrassHorseFeeds
2 BRIONYWELLS (GB) (8) (in 7lb ex)
BmJackHobbs-PandyWells 6 11-8
J Nick Slatter(3)
T DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson,Stow-On-The-Wold
O Mr Graeme P. McPherson
B M. R. Paul
S Pragnell
3 JESSIEJUMPJET(GB)
BrmBlueBresil(FR)-JesterJet
(15)
6 11-6
J Robert Dunne E Cheek Pieces
T Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
O Mrs T. P. James
B Toni P. James
S Tote
4 SLACKALICE (GB) (33)
BmDecoratedKnight-Kuragina(IRE) 5 11-6
J Sean Bowen E Visor
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Paul Cairns Racing Limited
B Paul Cairns Racing Limited
S Fairplay Exchange, Cairns Homes
5 NEWMILLGETAWAY(IRE) (20)
BmGetaway(GER)-PresentingNewmill(IRE) 7 11-5
J Fern O’Brien (5)
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O The Village Racehorse Racing Club
B Derwent Dene Farm
S BresBet
6 POPARICH (IRE) (12)
BgSmoothDaddy(USA)-LadyGiselle(IRE) 5 10-7
J ConorO’Farrell E Cheek Pieces
T Jessica Bedi, Yarm
O Hill House Racing Club
B Richard Cavanagh
S Hill House Racing Club
7 RAMAAH (GB) (33)
ChgWaldgeist-DateWithDestiny(IRE) 5 10-5
J James Best E Visor
T Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
O Bill Ransom & Steve Day
B Newsells Park Stud
S SJD Racing, JS Sports UK Ltd
TFRHHHII BHA95
FORM211/40P-
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/dualbumperwinner Failedtobetterpoorform in3maidenhurdlesoverthewinterbutwouldn’tbeabigshockwerehe to fare a lot better in handicaps up in trip Has a first-time tongue tie combinedwitharefittedhood.Allthemoreinterestingifbacked.
16Feb Car 19f Hdl soft P/10 He’s On Fire (FR)4Feb Seg 19f Hdl gd-sf 8/10 FollowYourLuck (IRE) 46l Nov25 Seg 16f Hdl good 4/5 Avalon Beach (IRE) 12l
TFRHHHHH BHA84 (+7)
FORM0040-11 D
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedbackfromabreakinrecentweeks, winning handicaps over 23f at Worcester and 2 1/2m at Uttoxeter (both goodto soft).A7lb penaltyshouldn’t stop hermaking it 3 in a row.
4Jun Utt 19f HcpH good 1/7 BellsofUfford(IRE) 5l
28May Wor 23f HcpH good 1/10 Jubertilee(IRE) 7l Nov25 Seg 21f HcpH good 8/10 Keep On Cobbling 26l
TFRHHHHI BHA89
FORMP/303-22
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden but better than ever when second in a Warwick handicap (21f) and course maiden hurdle (19f) last month. Shouldgowellagainifstaminaholdsupintrip
28May Mkt 18f Hdl good 2/8 Wahraan (FR) 41/4l 4May War 21f HcpH good 2/12 Shesonnet (IRE) 3/
6Apr Her 19f HcpH good 3/6 Miss Kassiopi 17l
TFRHHHII BHA89
FORM04503-3
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and over hurdles but hasrecorded2creditablethirdsatLudlow(21f/3m)sinceavisorwent on.Likelytobeonthepremisesagain.
10May Lud 23f HcpH good 3/8 Son ofTyran 3l 22Apr Lud 21f HcpH good 3/11 Jessie’s Giant
31Mar Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 8/9 Tyson (GER) 77l
TFRHHHHI BHA88
FORM22532-3
TIMEFORMVIEWFairbumperwinnerforDavidBraceandconsistent over hurdles since joining Fergal O’Brien, finishing third of
Bangorhandicap(good)3weeksago Likelytogiveherrunningagain. 23May Bgr
TFRHHIII BHA76
FORM0335-PF
TIMEFORMVIEW Found a bit improvementwhen placedtwice over 23/4matCartmellastsummerbutfailedtocompletein2comeback outingslastmonth.Wearsfirst-timecheekpiecesinabidtogetback ontrack.
31May Fkn 23f HcpH good F/5 Tuba13May Per 20f HcpH gd-sf P/9 Prince Nino (FR)Sep25 Per 20f HcpH good 5/13 Fostered
TFRHHIII BHA72
FORM55P30-5
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenoverhurdles.Ranoneofbetter races when third of 7 in novice handicap at Hereford (2m) in March buthasfollowedthatwith2poorefforts.
10May Lud 21f HcpH good 5/8 Jafimgoso 38l 6Apr Her 16f HcpH good 8/10 Lord Chamberlain
25Mar Her 16f HcpH good 3/7 Arnie Moon
8 MC’FLO (GB) (15)
BmMukhadram-DistantFlorin 5 10-5
J Jack Quinlan
T Anthony Carson, Newmarket
O Blue Star Syndicate
B Clive Dennett
TFRHIIII BHA72 FORM0P65-00
TIMEFORMVIEWLooksdecidedlylimitedandpassedoverfromjust outoftheweights.
28May Wor 23f HcpH good 9/10 Brionywells 27l 4May War 21f HcpH good 8/12 Shesonnet (IRE) 29l 4Apr Hun 20f HcpH good 5/7 KentuckyRiver(IRE) 31l
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: CASTINGASPERSIONS (IRE) 6 11 5 Fern O’Brien 5-4 (Fergal O’Brien) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 1. Visor worn by No 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Brionywells (GB), 4-1 Jessie Jump Jet (GB), 11-2 Newmill Getaway (IRE), 6-1 Slack Alice (GB), 7-1 Swingingonthesteel (GB), 14-1 Popa Rich (IRE), 50-1 Ramaah (GB), 66-1 Mc’flo (GB)
The thriving BRIONYWELLS is taken to complete a hat-trick. The consistent Newmill Getaway can provide the main threat ahead of Jessie Jump Jet and Slack Alice.
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THE REBECCA BROOKS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS
5)
for five yrs old and upwards ™ 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 (20-25): O Murphy (45 wins from 186 runners, 24%) runs ASK A SAINTE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs ASK A SAINTE LONGESTTRAVELLER: TSAVO PARK trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.
1 ASKASAINTE (GB) (8)
BgAsk-SainteFortuna(FR) 6 12-0
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Fools and Horses
B Mr David Brace OBE
S Betano
2 TSAVO PARK (IRE) (15)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-Catcheragain(IRE) 7 11-12
J PaddyHanlon (5) E Cheek Pieces
T John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
O West Coast Partnership
B Thistletown Stud
3 GETASUPERSTAR (IRE) (15)
BgGetaway(GER)-Glenariff 8 11-5
J Charlie Hammond E Cheek Pieces
T DrRichard Newland &Jamie Insole, Droitwich
O MrJ. H. Graham
B Luke O’Reilly
S Coulthursts Ltd
4 PROSPECTHOUSE (IRE) (16)
BgRetirementPlan-Niffyrann(FR) 8 11-3
J William Maggs (3) E Visor
T Peter Niven, Malton
O Hard Held Partnership and Angus Racing
B Ms Virginia Naylor-Leyland
S Clova Hotel & Lodges
5 BLUE BEAR (GB) (24)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-KilronanHigh(IRE)
J DannyMcMenamin
8 10-2
T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
O West Yorkshire Racing Club
B MrW. Kinsey
S Tuffa Footwear Ltd
6 FASTDEAL(GB) (20)
ChgFastCompany(IRE)-Maven
J James Best
9 10-2
T Michael Chapman, Market Rasen
O Mrs M. Chapman
B Habton Farms
THIRD RACE
TFRHHHHH BHA100 (+9)
FORM0045-41
TIMEFORM VIEW Came good in his second handicap hurdle when pulling 9 lengths clear at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) last week. Bredtomakeachaserandwilltakesomestoppingoffthesamemark iftakingtothisnewdiscipline.
4Jun Utt 15f HcpH good 1/5 CleverRelation 9l 16May Utt 15f HcpH good 4/8 Genbu 43/4l 4Apr Ntn 18f Hdl good 5/11 Dutch Corner(IRE) 44l
TFRHHIII BHA98
FORM4FP4-00
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed for the first time over fences at Downpatrick last month but was beaten a long way and also ran below form back hurdling since. First-time cheekpieces (added to regulartonguetie)needtomakeadifference.
28May Wor 20f HcpH good 7/9 Mancero (FR) 29l 8May Dpk 19f HcpC good 8 Finnians Row (IRE) 54l 18Apr Bel 17f HcpH yield 4 Take Stock (IRE) 51/
TFRHHHHI BHA91
FORM4535/0-1 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Has been frustrating but knuckled down better than has sometimes beenthe caseto make it fourthtime luckyover fencesin21fcoursehandicap(good)15daysago Onlynudgedup3lb
28May Mkt 21f HcpC good 1/4 PlayByTheRules(IRE) hd Nov25 Seg 21f HcpC good 7/11 El Muchacho (IRE) 16l Jan25 Cat 19f HcpC gd-sf 5/10 Bravethewaves 20l
TFRHHHII BHA89
FORM23231-4 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWThirdchasesuccesswhenedgingaheadlateonat Catterick (2m, good) in December Shaped as if needing a recent Cartmelcomebackrunafter5monthsoffandcouldbebackcloseto formnow.
27May Cml 17f HcpC good 4/7 Zumbi (GER) 20l
Dec25 Cat 15f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 ToonTown(IRE) s.h Nov25 Mus 15f HcpC gd-sf 3/8 NathanWells 8l
TFRHHIII BHA72
FORM5044-05
TIMEFORM VIEW Sedgefield chase winner in early 2024 but has struggledtomakeanimpactsince,includingin2hurdleslastmonth. Itremainstobeseenwhetherareturntofencessparksanupturnin hisfortunes.
19May Hex 16f HcpH good 5/10 Fine Point (IRE) 16l 8May Mkt 20f HcpH good 7/7 Nottodaybobo (IRE) 31l 5Apr Mkt 20f HcpH good 4/10 De Deli Counter 14l
TFRHIIII BHA65
FORMP06FP-0
TIMEFORMVIEW Poor strike rate (1-66 overall, taking into account theFlatandjumps)andit’seasytolookelsewhere.
23May Cml 25f HcpC good 8/9 Halfway House Lad 143l Dec25 Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf P/8 Orange Diamond (FR)Dec25 Swl 24f HcpC gd-sf F/8 Ali StarBert -
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025:TOPOFTHE BAY(IRE) 8 11 8Tom Midgley 7-1 (Sam England) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Visor worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Stewards Note: FAST DEAL: Following its run on 23/5/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Ask A Sainte (GB), 7-2 Get A Superstar (IRE), 6-1 Prospect House (IRE), 10-1 Blue Bear (GB), 16-1 Tsavo Park (IRE), 150-1 Fast Deal (GB)
If ASK A SAINTE’s jumping holds up he’ll be very hard to beat off the same mark as when winning with something to spare over hurdles last week. Recent course scorer Get A Superstar can fill the forecast spot ahead of Prospect House.
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £9750
Owners Prize Money 1st £3938, 2nd £1969, 3rd £985, 4th £492, 5th £246. (PenaltyValue £5148.97)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Wadham
(8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs HURRICANE BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Keeffe (2 wins from 2 runners, 100%) runs FRINGILL DIKE
WEIGHTWATCHER: FRINGILL DIKE won off a handicap mark of 141, his rating is now down 21lb to 120
LONGESTTRAVELLER: KING ROLY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 310 miles.
1 HURRICANE BAY(GB) (12)
BgMalinas(GER)-AnotherStorm
10 12-2
J Tom Cannon E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T LucyWadham, Newmarket
O The Hanseatic League
B D. A. Wales
S Brown & Brown
2 KING ROLY(GB) (26)
BgScorpion(IRE)-RollOnRuby(IRE)
7 12-1
J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O KIT and ROLY partnership
B John Bryan
S Peterand Karen Bowen Racing, FairplayExchange
3 FRINGILLDIKE (IRE) (28)
ChgMahler-CredoStar(IRE)
9 12-0
J Sean Quinlan E Blinkers
T Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
O Caron & Paul Chapman
B Cathal Ennis
S Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd
4 MAXIMUM OFFERS (IRE) (38)
BgGetaway(GER)-GayeLady(IRE)
J Gavin Sheehan
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
7 11-9
E Cheek Pieces
O L H &A Snowden & MrJ E Snowden
B Knocktartan House Stud
S Fitzdares
5 DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN(GB) (41)
BgMartaline-KnarMardy 9 11-6
J Kevin Brogan E Cheek Pieces
T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
O THE DABBLERS
B Exors ofthe Late Michael Lysaght
S Tote
6 OKAVANGO DELTA(IRE) (26)
BgOcovango-CourtMyEye 10 11-0
J Callum Bewley
T Paul Robson, Alnwick
O One ForThe Road Flower
B Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin
S PRCT Bloodstocks Limited
7
WUDYA(IRE) (20)
BmCalifet(FR)-PontdeAlma(FR) 7 10-13
J DannyMcMenamin E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
O Stack Partnership
B Mr P. Reynolds
S Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TFRHHHII BHA122
FORMPP55-1P D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWUnreliabletypebutcapitalisedonafallingmarkin 5-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (2 1/2m, good to soft) last month. No big surprise when he failed to back it up at Fakenham since,though.
31May Fkn 21f HcpC good P/5 Nickelforce (IRE)7May Hun 19f HcpC good 1/5 PepTalking 4
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14Apr Mkt 23f HcpC good 5/6 Mt Fugi Park (IRE) 20l
TFRHHHHI BHA121
FORM12146-P
TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to chasing in first half of last season, winning 3 times. Below par in 2 comeback outings this spring but latestStratfordrunwastoobadtobetrueandheisonagoodmark ifreturningtoform.
17May Str 22f HcpC gd-fm P/6 Bagheera Ginge22Apr Per 20f HcpC good 6/7 Barlovento (IRE) 17l Oct25 Hex 20f HcpC good 4/5 IAm Max (IRE) 31/4l
TFRHHIII BHA120
FORM65544-6
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at best but has struggled since finishing second at Bangor at a similar time last year, with his jumping becomingincreasinglyerratic.
15May Ain 19f HcpC good 6/9 Southoftheborder(IRE) 26l 22Apr Per 16f HcpC good 4/7 Heltenham (FR) 13l Oct25 Kmp 18f HcpC good 4/5 Bad (FR) 15l
TFRHHHHH BHA115
FORM2/3431-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Has won a pair of 25f Hereford handicaps (both good ground) switched to fences this spring. Made all with something to spare last time and a further 5lb rise may not prevent thehat-trick.
5May Her 25f HcpC good 1/4 MahlerMoon(IRE) 9l 16Apr Her 25f HcpC good 1/3 JulloudeGrissay(FR) 35l 15Jan Wcn 25f HcpC soft 3/8 MajorFortune (IRE) 15l
TFRHHIII BHA112
FORM2PP4P-P
TIMEFORMVIEWUnreliablesortwhohaspulledupon4ofhislast5 outings.Now5lbbelowthemarkhedefiedatthestartoflastseason buthastoomuchtoprove
2May Utt 20f HcpC good P/8 Pony Soprano (IRE)18Apr Bgr 20f HcpC good P/7 My Noble Lord (USA)31Mar Bgr 20f HcpC good 4/9 Palamon (IRE) 13l
TFRHHHII BHA106
FORM14526-P
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Worcester (2 1/2m, good to soft) just overayearago AlsogoodsecondatMusselburgh(2m)inNovember Looked rusty on last month’s return from a break at Stratford but givenachancebythehandicapperifstagingarevival.
17May Str 22f HcpC gd-fm P/6 Bagheera GingeDec25 Mus 20f HcpC gd-sf 6/8 O’Faolains Glory (IRE) 18l Nov25 Mus 15f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 NathanWells 3l
TFRHHHII BHA105
FORMP104P-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored on debut for this yard over hurdles at Bangor last July Off 8 months, possibly needed the run when 20lengthsfourthonchasedebutthere(21/2m,good)3weeksago
23May Bgr 20f HcpC good 4/7 Le Gentleman (FR) 20l Oct25 Hex 16f HcpH gd-sf P/5 Pure GoldSep25 Seg 19f HcpH good 4/9 Spot On Soph (IRE) 31/2l
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2025:ABINGWORTH 7 11 2 Sean Bowen 4-5 (James Owen) 3 ran Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 5, 7. Stewards Note:
HURRICANE BAY: Following its run on 31/5/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
KING ROLY: Following its run on 17/5/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly
FRINGILL DIKE: Following its run on 15/5/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed.
WUDYA: Following its run on 23/5/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Maximum Offers (IRE), 5-1 King Roly (GB), 7-1 Hurricane Bay (GB), 9-1 Okavango Delta (IRE), 10-1 Fringill Dike (IRE), Doyouknowwhatimean (GB), 14-1 Wudya (IRE)
MAXIMUM OFFERS is selected to defy the handicapper and stretch his unbeaten chase record to 3 in a race where the majoritry of his rivals arrive with something to prove King Roly and Okavango Delta might be the pair to give him most to do
GREAT BRITISH BONUS
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8750 Owners Prize Money 1st £3534, 2nd £1767, 3rd £884, 4th £442. (PenaltyValue £4620.87)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (45 wins from 186 runners, 24%) runs TRUST HOUSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs TRUST HOUSE
WEIGHTWATCHER: PIGEON HOUSE won off a handicap mark of 126, his rating is now down 6lb to 120 LONGESTTRAVELLER: KINGSTON SUNFLOWER trained by Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham, 174 miles.
1 PIGEON HOUSE (IRE) (27)
ChgSaxonWarrior(JPN)-Zaitana(IRE)
J Robert Dunne E Cheek Pieces
T Charles &Adam Pogson, Farnsfield
O NewVision Bloodstock
B Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.
S Tote
2 TRUSTHOUSE (IRE) (29)
BgLopedeVega(IRE)-Rococo
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Bill Hawkins & Partner
B Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd
S Betano
3 KINGSTON SUNFLOWER (FR) (23)
BlmAuthorized(IRE)-KingstonAcacia 9 11-11
J Fern O’Brien (5)
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Mr Rupert Lowe
B Mr Richard Hains
S Data-Path Ons Limited
4 IPUP(FR) (19)
ChmSecretSinger(FR)-Upisland(FR) 8 11-1
J Sean Quinlan E Hood
T Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
O MrAndy Peake
B Mme Marinette Avril
S Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd
TFRHHIII BHA120
FORM53/521-P
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeallina2mCatterickclaiminghurdleonfinal start for Jennie Candlish (changed hands for £12,000) but disappointing both starts for new yard, and now reverting to hurdlinghavingjumpedpoorlyonchasedebutatBangorlatest.
16May Bgr 17f HcpC good P/6 King Ulanda (IRE)2Apr Swl 11f Hcp stand 9/9 HackneyDiamonds 91/2l 4Mar Cat 15f Hdl good 1/8 MermaidsCave(IRE) 1l
TFRHHHHH BHA120
FORM23/511-2 CD BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful middle-distance Flat performer who won readily over C&D before following up in good style at Ffos Las. Progressed againwhen chasing home a rejuvenated stablemate (who’swon again since) atPerthlasttimeandmaytakeanotherstepforwardtoresumewinningways 14May Per 16f HcpH gd-sf 2/6 Castle Ivers (IRE) 3l 21Apr Fls 15f HcpH good 1/7 Caelan(IRE) 3l 15Mar Mkt 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/6 Kalkaroo(IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA117
FORMP5//113-6
TIMEFORMVIEWEnthusiasticsortwhowonback-to-backhandicaps around 2m at Ludlow/Huntingdon last autumn. Should be closer to form following her comeback run at Warwick, and she could be dangerousifgettingherownwayinfront,aroundatrackthatwillsuit.
20May War 16f HcpH good 6/7 BrendasAsking (IRE) 14l Dec25 Lud 15f HcpH gd-sf 3/6 TourOvalie (FR) 11l Nov25 Hun 15f HcpH good 1/8 Caelan(IRE) 21/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA107
FORM33225-4 D
TIMEFORMVIEWOnalonglosingrunbuthadsomesolidformover the winter and shaped as though back in good heart when again overdoing things on the front at Kelso last time. Addition of a first-timehoodcouldbekey,andshe’sentitledtomakeaboldbid.
24May Kel 16f HcpH good 4/8 Scots Poet 15l
26Mar War 16f HcpH good 5/6 Aj’s Diamond (IRE) 83/4
26Feb Fon 19f Hdl soft 2/7 Imagination (FR) 51/2
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2025: CASTELGANDOLFO (IRE) 8 11 6Jonathan Burke 3-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 4 ran Hood worn first time by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Trust House (IRE), 9-4 Ip Up (FR), 11-4 Kingston Sunflower (FR), 8-1 Pigeon House (IRE)
SMARTER A small field but there’s enough pace in the race to suit TRUST HOUSE, who’s progressing and can make it 2-2 over C&D Ip Up and Kingston Sunflower are both weighted to go close, in what’s likely to prove a tactical affair
£10 IN ADVANCE | £16 ON THE DAY
*EXCLUDES FEATURE DAYS SCAN TO BOOK
RACE (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8750
Owners Prize Money 1st £3534, 2nd £1767, 3rd £884, 4th £442, 5th £220 (PenaltyValue £4620.87)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (45 wins from 186 runners, 24%) runs LITTLE LEDGEND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs LITTLE LEDGEND LONGESTTRAVELLER: ROXBORO RIVER trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.
1 LITTLE LEDGEND (IRE) (115)
BgYeats(IRE)-Nicat’sBenefit(IRE)
6 12-0
J Lewis Saunders (3) E Tongue Strap
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Gracehill UK & Partners
B Thomas Keating
S Betano
2
ROXBORO RIVER (IRE) (13)
BgOl’ManRiver(IRE)-IndianBounty 7 11-13
J PaddyHanlon
T John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
O Eventmasters Limited
B Stuart Weld
3 ESTACAS (GER) (21)
BgGalileo(IRE)-EarthlyParadise(GER) 9 11-9
J Luke Scott E Cheek Pieces
T DrRichard Newland &Jamie Insole, Droitwich
O Constructive Equine
B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof
S Feasibility Limited
4
BORN LIKE ME (FR) (24)
BgBornToSea(IRE)-Dyctynna(FR) 5 11-3
J OscarPalmer(6)
T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
O Mrs S. Smith
B Societe D’Entrainement Louis Baudron
S Tuffa Footwear Ltd
5 BUNKER BAY(IRE) (15)
BgAustralia-AlfGuineas(IRE) 7 10-13
J JoshuaThompson(3) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Micky Hammond, Middleham
O The Golden Cuckoo
B Sun Bloodstock SARL
S Micky Hammond Racing
6 KNACKERTRAPPER (IRE) (19)
BgCourtCave(IRE)-PresentLine(IRE) 8 10-11
J William Maggs
T Andrew Crook, Leyburn
O Mr Dave Carter
B G. T. Morrow
S Tote
7 ZUUL(GB) (18)
ChgBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-SharpDresser(USA) 8 10-2
J Ellis Collier E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
O Howdale Bloodstock
B Howdale Bloodstock Ltd
8.36
TFRHHHHH BHA103 FORM054223TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhohashittheframeonall4handicapstarts, latestwhenlookinglikethewinnerbeforetyinguplateoveralongertrip on soft ground here (23f) in February Worth a go in a first-timetongue straponthatevidenceandmaywellmakeawinningreturn. 17Feb Mkt 23f HcpH soft 3/9 Aire Spray (IRE) hd 17Jan Tnt 19f HcpH gd-sf 2/13 Bel Ombre (IRE) 3l Dec25 Lin 19f HcpH soft 2/6 Jhentong Enki (FR) 10l
TFRHHHII BHA102
FORMPP40-04
TIMEFORMVIEW Ran up to his best back over the C&D of his sole winwhenfourthof10atStratford(22f)lasttime,thoughhewaswell positioned,andthislooksabetterrace
30May Str 22f HcpH gd-fm 4/10 AmericanTrio (IRE) 51/4l 8May Dpk 21f HcpH good 7 GangsterGranny(IRE) 13l 14Apr Clo 23f HcpH yield 11 MyGaffer(IRE) 35l
TFRHHHHI BHA98
FORM2200//0-2
TIMEFORMVIEWCameonconsiderablyforhisfirstrunbackfroma long absence when runner-up atWorcesterlasttime, shaping nicely behindonewhowasthrown-in,andisstillwelltreatedonthebestof hisoldform.
22May Wor 20f HcpH good 2/7 IceJet (IRE) 11/4l 19Apr Str 18f HcpH good 8/13 Three Pikes 21l Nov23 Kmp 16f HcpH gd-sf 8/10 Brookie (IRE) 40l
TFRHHHII BHA92
FORM5640-5
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabilityinmaidens,andwhilehefaredlittle betterthanonhandicapdebutwhenwell-heldfifthof10atHexham on return from 5 months off, the handicapper has at least offered somerespite.
19May Hex 20f HcpH good 5/10 Banderas (IRE) 31l
Dec25 Cat 19f HcpH good 14/14 Soldierofthestorm (IRE) 43l Dec25 Seg 16f Hdl soft 4/9 Leaumec de Mee (FR) 15l
TFRHHHII BHA88
FORM6/3320-1 C
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair middle-distance Flat winnerwho enhanced a good course record when opening his hurdles account in a 17f handicap here last time. That’s reasonably solid form for the grade andhelookswellworthatryoverthislongertrip
28May Mkt 16f HcpH good 1/7 RulerLegend(IRE) 31/4l 23Apr Per 16f HcpH good 8/14 Breadalbane Lass 30l 5Apr Mkt 16f HcpH good 2/9 RulerLegend (IRE) 3
TFRHHHHI BHA86
FORM5032-02
TIMEFORMVIEWWent mightilycloseto ending a long losing run in acompetitivehandicapforthegradeatKelsolasttime,andwhileup 2lbforthateffort,he’sstillonahandymarkandshouldgowellagain.
24May Kel 20f HcpH good 2/12 HeartAbove s.h 2May Hex 23f HcpH good 9/15
S Bluegrass Horse Feeds TFRHHHII BHA75 FORM403P4-3
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who went closest to breaking his duck when runner-up over C&D in the summer of2024, and he did run well when third in a strong race for the track at Cartmelonhisreturnlasttime.
25May Cml 22f HcpH good 3/11 EvenwoodSonofagun(IRE)
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: LONE STAR 8 10 9JoeWilliamson 9-1 (Philip Kirby) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Little Ledgend (IRE), Bunker Bay (IRE), 5-1 Knacker Trapper (IRE), 11-2 Estacas (GER), 13-2 Zuul (GB), 9-1 Roxboro River (IRE), 12-1 Born Like Me (FR)
LITTLE LEDGEND didn’t quite last home over a longer trip here in February and is fancied to make amends on return Knacker Trapper went close at Kelso last time and should be thereabouts again, while Estacas looks interesting on just his third start for a new yard
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