FRIDAY 8TH MAY
£3.00 Diamonds Galore winning here on 14th April, 2026 for Turf Club 2024 & The Burling Family Ltd
TODAY’S RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Chief Steward
Michael Eyre
Steward
Tony McGlone
Assistant Steward
Annabelle Johnson
Raceday Assistant
Charlotte Armitage
Starters
Russell Garrity, Shaun Mitchell
Judge
Katie Dowson
Clerk Of The Scales
Claudia Marelli
Veterinary Officer
Alice Brown, Jocelyn Habershon-Butcher
Veterinary Surgeons
Mrs M.N. Chapman BVSc MRCVS (SVS)
Nell Day MRCVS
Mohammed Patel MRCVS
Vets from Rase Equine Veterinary Centre
Medical Officers
Dr Dickson, Dr Roberts, Dr Cowlam
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Karen West, Sam Davis, Victoria Forbes
Raceday Presenter
Steven Powell
Commentator
Tim Peters
Betting Ring Manager
Cliff Morrissey
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 2.10 - THE MOLSON COORS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden fouryrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Molson Coors have 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 18 entries at £50 - Closed May 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (PenaltyValue £5446) SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.45 -THE LUCAS MACHINERYNOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Lucas Machinery have 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 25 entries at £35. - Closed May 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.15 -THETIFFANDANG GOWESTSTAKES HANDICAPSTEEPLE 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 0-105. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Penalties, afterApril 25th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Daniel Healy has generourly 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 17 entries at £35. - Closed May 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (PenaltyValue £3828.72) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.50 - THE SUMMER PLATE LADIES DAY SATURDAY 18TH JULY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb 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 £100 - Closed May 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (PenaltyValue £10562) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.20 - THE VICTOR LUCAS MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9241 to the winning horse The second to receive £4252, the third £2126, the fourth £1064 and the fifth £530 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £85 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £68 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Lucas Family has generously sponsored this race Amemento 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 21 entries at £85. - Closed May 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£7068; Second £3533;Third £1768; Fourth £884; Fifth £441. (PenaltyValue £9241.75) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.52 - THE FIVER FRIDAY RACEDAY FRIDAY 12TH JUNE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3564 to the winning horse The second to receive £1640, the third £820, the fourth £410 and the fifth £204. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Penalties, afterApril 25th, 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 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, priorto May 5th, 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 Market Rasen Racecourse 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 ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 18 entries at £33. - Closed May 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2726; Second £1363; Third £682; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (Penalty Value £3564.67) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
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.
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
- = 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
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
&THEIR
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
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
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.
THE MOLSON COORS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden fouryrs old and upwards x 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 (34 wins from 161 runners, 21%) runs EDELAK
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 28 runners, 39%) runs EDELAK
FANCYTHAT: D Skelton won this race in 2018 and 2024 The stable runs EDELAK today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CALIBOS trained by Miss J Davis, East Garston, 166 miles.
1 BERKSAND BUCKS (IRE) (54)
BgBerkshire(IRE)-Ava’sSecret(IRE)
FIRST RACE
2m 125y
6 11-4
J Tom Cannon E Tongue Strap
T LucyWadham, Newmarket
O MrJ. J. W. Wadham
B M. Fogarty
S Brown & Brown
2
FIDENDUM (GB)
(22)
BgPassingGlance-ThinkofTheMoney 7 11-4
J Nick Slatter(3) E Hood,Tongue Strap
T DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson,Stow-On-The-Wold
O Three Saints One Sinner
B G. Davies
S Pragnell
3 HEIGHTS LANE (IRE) (-)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-BlackRockLady(IRE) 6 11-4
J DannyMcMenamin
T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
O Mrs S. Smith
B B&O Cloney Headfield Farm Ltd
S Tuffa Footwear Ltd
4 KENOBI (FR) (39)
BgPalacePrince(GER)-BallinedeTeillee(FR) 5 11-4
J ConorRing
T Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
O Chris Trigg & C Williams
B Cedric Denis & Kahn
5 POPALOT(GB) (24)
BgPether’sMoon(IRE)-Pixiepot 5 11-4
J PeterKavanagh
T Peter Niven, Malton
O Miss C. Foster
B Miss C. Foster
S Clova Hotel & Lodges
6 CALIBOS (GB) (68)
BgTwilightSon-FallingAngel
4 10-12
J GavinSheehan E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T JoDavis,EastGarston
O The Calibos Syndicate
B Kirtlington Stud & Mr C. Budgett
7
EDELAK (IRE) (153)
BgAlmanzor(FR)-Edelmira(IRE) 4 10-12
J HarrySkelton E Cheek Pieces
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Carsberg, Rafftery & Stennett
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
TFRHHIII BHAFORM50PPTIMEFORMVIEW Didn’t offermuch in bumpers and pulled up both hurdlestarts.Tonguestrapgoeson.
15Mar Mkt 20f Hdl gd-sf P/8 The DogThief(IRE)23Jan Don 19f Hdl soft P/13 Rathkenny(IRE)Dec25 War 16f NHF gd-sf 7/12 Old Clayesmorian 15l
TFRHHHHI BHA108 FORM0/5432/rTIMEFORM VIEW Chased home now-useful Wellington Arch in a maidenhereinMarch2025,thoughlookedatypicallyhardridewhen running out on his return at Hereford last month. Capable but isn’t oneformaximumfaith.
16Apr Her 16f Hdl good O/13 ArcticVoyageMar25 Mkt 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/7 WellingtonArch
Sep24 War 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/6 DodgerLong
TFRHHHII BHAFORM TIMEFORM VIEW 35,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 2 1/4m) Publican. Newcomer hails from a useful yard and is worth notingforsupport.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHIII BHAFORM6PPTIMEFORMVIEWHintedatabilityonbumperdebutbuthasmadea discouragingstartoverhurdles.
30Mar Lud 15f Hdl good P/8 Jimbo Sport (FR)12Jan Her 16f Hdl soft P/12 Vol Royale (IRE)Nov25 Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 6/13 SeaThe Day(IRE) 38l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM35TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedbehindapairofsubsequentimproverson bumper debut but couldn’t advance his form when fifth of 8 in a similar event here last time. Yard has had success with this family, though,andthemarketshouldguideonhurdlesbow.
14Apr Mkt 16f NHF good 5/8 NumeroVentotto 13l Nov25 Mkt 16f NHF gd-sf 3/5 Moore Brion (FR) 31/2l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM4-
TIMEFORMVIEWFair11/4mFlatwinnerwhoshowedanaptitudefor hurdling when (125/1) fourth of 8 on stable debut at Huntingdon in early-March,thoughhe’llhaveamorerealisticchanceinhandicaps.
1Mar Hun 15f Hdl gd-sf 4/8 Golden Falls (IRE) 21l Sep25 Bth 10f Hcp gd-fm 10/13 Annexation (FR) 101/2l Sep25 Sal 9f Hcp heavy 3/7 Northwest Passage 15l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM6-
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivemiddle-distanceperformerontheFlatforJohnny Murtaghwhowassaidtohaveabreathingproblemwhenwellheldonhurdledebut inalistedjuvenileatAintreeinDecember Cheekpiecesnowaddedonthebackofa breathingoperationandworthanotherchancedownmarkedlyingrade. Dec25 Ain 16f
8 PAPAOSCAR (GB) (34)
BgExpertEye-KiloAlpha
4 10-12
J DylanJohnston E Hood
T Clare Hobson, Royston
O Miss C. Malpas
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd
S Clare Hobson Racing
9 PINKWALLS (GB) (19)
BmHeeraat(IRE)-GeminiGlory(USA) 6 10-11
J Lewis Stones (3)
T Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
O Mr Paul D’Amato
B E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd
S Tote
10 POURTOUTLE MONDE (GB) (24)
BmPourMoi(IRE)-BlueNymph 6 10-11
J OscarPalmer(7) E Hood
T Andrew Crook, Leyburn
O Mr Dave Carter
B Distillery Stud
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
TFRHHIII BHAFORMP6-
TIMEFORM VIEW Limited on the Flat and only showed a bit more than on hurdling debut when sixth of 8 in a Huntingdon novice last time.
4Apr Hun 15f Hdl good 6/8 IsThis ForReal (IRE) 37l 22Jan Hun 15f Hdl soft P/16 Double Measure (FR)Aug25 Lin 8f Hcp stand 9/9 PrettySpirited 11l
TFRHIIII BHAFORMP0-
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden handicapper on the Flat and has shownnothingineitherstartoverhurdlesfornewyard
19Apr Str 16f Hdl good 12/13 Hornica (IRE) 49l 4Apr Hay 15f Hdl good P/7 First CandidateDec23 Wol 12f Hcp stand 6/12 Blue Hawaii (IRE) 71/4l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM050/0-
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor in bumpers and was probably flattered to finish as close as she did whentrailingthe field on hurdles bow over C&Dafteralongabsence.
14Apr Mkt 16f Hdl good 7/7 Diamonds Galore 16l Nov24 Car 17f NHF gd-sf 10/11 Getawhisky 22l Oct24 Seg 16f NHF gd-sf 5/12 RivieraWalk (IRE) 11l
2025: HOWTH (IRE) 6 11 4 Stan Sheppard 10-3 (Tom Lacey) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn firsttime byNo 1. Sheepskin Cheek Piecesworn firsttime byNo 7. Hood worn byNo 8, 10 Tongue Strapworn byNo 6. Hood,Tongue Strapworn byNo 2. Sheepskin Cheek Piecesworn byNo 6. Running forthe firsttime sinceWind SurgeryNo 7. Stewards Note:
EDELAK: Following its run on 6/12/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Edelak (IRE), 15-8 Fidendum (GB), 8-1 Popalot (GB), 12-1 Heights Lane (IRE), 16-1 Calibos (GB), 33-1 Berks And Bucks (IRE), 100-1 Pour Tout Le Monde (GB), 150-1 Kenobi (FR), Papa Oscar (GB), 250-1 Pink Walls (GB)
EDELAK looks worth another chance on just his second start for the excellent Dan Skelton yard Headstrong Fidendum has the ability to go close but remains a risky betting proposition.
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HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (34 wins from 161 runners, 21%) runs BEORMA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 28 runners, 39%) runs BEORMA LONGESTTRAVELLER: BOUQUET DE PARIS trained by R Curtis, Newport, 198 miles.
1 MADEALL(GB) (20)
BgLopedeVega(IRE)-Albanderi
5 11-12
J Jonathan England E Tongue Strap
T Sam England, Guiseley
O Made Profiles Ltd
B Al Rabban Racing/Lope de Vega Syndicate
S Made Profiles Ltd,Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
2 CHARACTERTESTING (GB) (18)
BgTimeTest-Characterized
5 11-11
J Jamie Hamilton E Tongue Strap
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner
B Stuart McPhee Bloodstock
3 KLAPTON BOY(FR) (41)
BgBraveMansonnien(FR)-Choisille(FR)
6 11-7
J Tom Midgley(3) E Tongue Strap
T Nick Kent, Brigg
O Ms Victoria Cottingham
B DrV. Michel Guiot
S Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.
4 BOUQUETDE PARIS (GB) (32)
ChgLeHavre(IRE)-LightMusic
4 11-6
J Sean Bowen E Hood
T Rebecca Curtis, Newport
O MrA. M. Balding
B Queen Elizabeth II
S Express Contract Drying Ltd
5 LORD OFTHE GLANCE (GB) (19)
BgPassingGlance-Tilinisi(IRE)
J Bryan Carver
T Alex Hales, Edgecote
O In The Pink Partnership
B P. A. Pritchard
S Winwood Construction UK Ltd
6 BUNKER BAY(IRE) (15)
7 11-4
BgAustralia-AlfGuineas(IRE) 7 10-13
J JoshuaThompson(5) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Micky Hammond, Middleham
O The Golden Cuckoo
B Sun Bloodstock SARL
S Micky Hammond Racing
7 BEORMA(IRE) (41)
ChmDoyen(IRE)-MourneseafoodLass(IRE) 7 10-12
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Dan Skelton
B Hugh Suffern
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
TFRHHHHI BHA95
FORM00P-
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair performer on the Flat who recorded a fourth wininthatsphereatWolverhamptoninMarch.Madenoimpactina trio of maiden hurdles prior to that but could well take off now handicappinginthissphere.
18Apr Thk 12f Hcp good 5/12 Minhad 41/2l 12Apr Mus 12f Hcp good 12/14 Fast Fred 17l 20Mar Wol 12f Hcp stand 1/10 Pleasant Man hd
TFRHHHII BHA94
FORM040F23TIMEFORMVIEW FairFlatwinnerwhowentveryclosetoopeninghis hurdlingaccountoverC&DinJanuary,edgedoutnearfinish.However, failedto repeatthat effort in first-time cheekpieces at Fakenham and gaveuptheghostrathertamelyonhismostrecentFlatstart.
20Apr Red 10f Hcp gd-fm 8/9 Mafting 10l 7Apr Pon 8f Hcp gd-sf 7/9 Zowal (FR)
13Feb Fkn 16f HcpH soft 3/6 Morning Mayhem 19l
TFRHHIII BHA90
FORM236/P56TIMEFORMVIEWHasgonebackwardsfromanencouragingstartto hiscareer,failingtocomeonforrecentrunwhenwellheldinracewon byLordofTheGlanceatStratfordlatest.Tonguetiegoeson.
28Mar Str 16f HcpH good 6/11 Lord ofThe Glance 26l 10Mar Seg 19f HcpH good 5/7 WindYourNeck In (IRE) 24l Nov25 Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf P/4 RoeAnd Co (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA95
FORM65546-
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 4-y-o showed plenty on Flat debut forAndrewBaldingandshapedbetterthantheresultwhenfourthof 6onhandicaphurdlebowatFfosLasinMarch.Tookeenwhenfailing tobuildonthatatHerefordlasttime,though.
6Apr Her 16f HcpH good 6/10 Lord Chamberlain 31l 1Mar Fls 15f HcpH heavy 4/6 FranckyBlue (FR) 14l Dec25 Tnt 16f Hdl good 5/11 Wertpol (IRE) 93/4l
TFRHHHHH BHA87
FORM00221UTIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form to get off the mark in 11-runner handicapatStratfordinMarch,goingwithplentyofenthusiasmanddrawingclear ontherun-in.Wouldhavegoneveryclosefroma9lbhighermarkatPlumptonbut forpartingcompanywithhisrideratthelast.Remainsoffirminterest.
19Apr Plm 15f HcpH good U/10 Market House (IRE)28Mar Str 16f HcpH good 1/11 Pottersjetamay(IRE) 10l 9Mar Plm 15f HcpH gd-sf 2/6 Desert Halo (IRE) 1/2l
TFRHHHII BHA82
FORM56/3320-
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat. Yet to score over hurdles but producedbesteffortinthisspherewhenstayingonforsecondinaC&Dhandicap on penultimate start. Had a breathing problemwhen finding good run ofform comingtoahaltatPerthonmostrecentouting.Bouncebackneeded.
23Apr Per 16f HcpH good 8/14 Breadalbane Lass 30l 5Apr Mkt 16f HcpH good 2/9 RulerLegend (IRE) 3
15Mar Mkt 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/6 Trust House (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA81
FORM0500/P0-
TIMEFORMVIEWJust modest form at best in bumpers forThomas GallagherandhasshownlittleoverhurdlesforDanSkelton,including inabraceofhandicaps.
28Mar Str 16f HcpH good 8/11 Lord ofThe Glance 30l 2Mar Swl 15f HcpH soft P/7 This SwayDec24 War 21f Hdl gd-sf 9/11 I’mALumberjack 90l
8 GRANNYB (IRE) (32)
BmAcclamation-Debuetantin
6 10-6
J Lewis Stones (3) E Hood
T Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
O Mr Michael Mullineaux
B Kildaragh Stud
9 ALLIBABA(GB) (538)
BgAlhebayeb(IRE)-Contenance(IRE)
J DannyMcMenamin
T Adrian Keatley, Malton
O Mr Grant Nicholson
B N. O’Neill
10 SUSIESPARKLE (IRE) (33)
8 10-5
TFRHHHII BHA75
FORM305063TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhowastookeentogiveherselfachance oflastingoutonherreturnfrom6monthsoffatHereford(2m,good) 32daysago Willneedtosettlebetterhere.
6Apr Her 16f HcpH good 3/10 Lord Chamberlain 25l Oct25 Str 16f HcpH good 6/11 Zenato (IRE) 17l Sep25 Str 16f HcpH good 8/11 Hill Station (FR) 22l
TFRHHHHI BHA73
FORMP553/00/TIMEFORM VIEW No wins under Rules but showed promise in bumpers earlier in his career and is potentially interesting for new yarddespitelengthyabsencetoovercome.Watchbetting.
Nov24 Utt 15f
Secret Secret (IRE) 15l
ChmDandyMan(IRE)-CraftedJewel(IRE) 6 10-5
J William Maggs (3) E Tongue Strap
T Mike Sowersby, Malton
O Mr M. E. Sowersby
B MrJohn Lavery
S Mike Sowersby Racing
11 MACHO SUN (IRE) (33)
BgCamacho-MorningJewel(IRE)
J CharlieMaggs(3) E Blinkers,TongueStrap
T MikeSowersby,Malton
O The Southwold Set
B Kevin & Meta Cullen
5Apr Mkt 16f HcpH good P/9 RulerLegend (IRE)10Mar Seg 16f HcpH good 7/9 Cosmic Soul (IRE) 28l 21Jan Cat 15f HcpH soft P/13 Vampire Slayer(IRE)
S Mike Sowersby Racing TFRHHIII BHA66
FORM46FP5FTIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who was running respectably in first-timeblinkersfrom6lboutoftheweightswhendepartinglatein a C&D handicap last month, keeping on fifth at the time. Faces an evenstiffertaskfrom8lboutofthehandicapthistime,however.
5Apr Mkt 16f HcpH good F/9 RulerLegend (IRE)15Mar Mkt 18f HcpH gd-sf 5/5 Rose’s Dart 31l 4Mar Cat 15f Hdl good P/8 Pigeon House (IRE) -
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: BLUENOSE BELLE (USA) 7 11 5 Finn Lambert 9-1 (Richard Phillips) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Hood worn by No 4, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 6, 10 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6. Stewards Note:
BOUQUET DE PARIS: Following its run on 6/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
BUNKER BAY: Following its run on 23/4/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Lord of The Glance (GB), 15-2 Character Testing (GB), 8-1 Bunker Bay (IRE), 9-1 Bouquet de Paris (GB), 10-1 Made All (GB), 14-1 Allibaba (GB), 16-1 Granny B (IRE), 20-1 Klapton Boy (FR), 25-1 Beorma (IRE), 33-1 Macho Sun (IRE), 40-1 Susiesparkle (IRE)
LORD OF THE GLANCE would have gone very close to following up from Stratford but for parting company with his rider at the last at Plumpton and remains a low-level handicapper to keep firmly on the right side of Made All added to his tally on the Flat at Wolverhampton in March and could well take off now entering handicaps in this sphere, while Allibaba is potentially interesting for a new yard despite having a lengthy absence to overcome.
CONGRATULATIONS
Angela & Tiff
THE TIFFAND ANG GO WEST STAKES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
for five 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 (20-25): D Skelton (34 wins from 161 runners, 21%) runs JASMIN DE COTTE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 28 runners, 39%) runs JASMIN DE COTTE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: LET ME GO BOYS trained by J & A O’Neill, Cheltenham, 174 miles.
1 JASMIN DE COTTE (FR) (41)
BrgEstejo(GER)-TraviataValtat(FR) 7 12-0
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O The Blind Squirrels
B Georges Richardot & Philippe Maksoudian
S Tote
2 ISLE OFSARK (USA) (28)
BgKitten’sJoy(USA)-EndlessFancy(USA) 8 11-12
J Jamie Hamilton E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Micky Hammond, Middleham
O MrAnthony Bithell
B Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey
S Micky Hammond Racing
3 ELMUCHACHO (IRE) (38)
GrgWalkInThePark(IRE)-LaSegnora(FR) 9 11-7
J William Maggs (3) E Tongue Strap
T Mike Sowersby, Malton
O TJ Stubbins M E Sowersby
B Mrs Dale Adams
S Mike Sowersby Racing
4 FORSABAY(IRE) (33)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-FlowersOnSunday(IRE) 6 11-3
J MissEllieCallwood(7) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T LJ Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
O The Black And White Army
B Oliver Loughlin
S Postpack Ltd
5 LETME GO BOYS (IRE) (186)
BgElusivePimpernel(USA)-OWhatADame(IRE) 6 11-0
J Richie McLernon E Tongue Strap
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Fall From Gracers
B Metric Bloodstock Limited
S Wasdell Group
6 CLOUDYWEDNESDAY(IRE) (32)
BgCloudings(IRE)-HanselMonday(IRE) 10 10-13
J Lewis Stones (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Caroline Fryer, Wymondham
O Caroline Fryer
B Miss Irene T. Walsh
7 LONE SOLDIER (GB) (15)
BgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-Alegralil 8 10-2
J Sean Bowen
T Charles &Adam Pogson, Farnsfield
O Mr C. T. Pogson
B J. R. Hales & Miss L. J. Hales
THIRD RACE
Tiff &Ang
TFRHHHHH BHA105 FORM000613TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulchasewinnerathisbestinIrelandforPaul Nolan.Hasn’tmatchedthatlevelforDanSkeltonbutscoredatUttoxeter (21/2m)inMarchandbackeditupwithasolidthirdof10there(3m)last time.Tonguestrapaddedandremainspotentiallywellhandicapped.
Utt 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/10 Inflexible (FR)
TFRHHHHI BHA103
FORM243003-
TIMEFORM VIEW Won over hurdles at Sedgefield in October for Mickey Bowen. Back on song for his new yard when third of 7 in handicapchasethere(21f)28daysago Notoutofthingseased1lb
Seg 21f HcpC good 3/7 Maggies Boy(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA98
FORM51F323- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Has proved unreliable but he was a dual winner last season and posted a good third of 10 in handicap chase at Newcastle(21/2m)lasttime.Inthemixoncemore.
31Mar Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/10 Ceolwulf
19Mar Seg 21f HcpC good 2/11 Valenced’Aumont(FR)
24Feb Cat 15f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 ShadowfaxofRohan(IRE) 24l
TFRHHIII BHA94
FORMP5/3P35-
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler/chaser Below-par fifth of 8 in handicap chase here (17f) under this rider 33 days ago. Tongue tied andfittedwithcheekpiecesforthefirsttimenow.
5Apr Mkt 17f HcpC good 5/8 Kally des Bruyeres (FR) 24l 18Mar Her 16f HcpC good 3/8 The Brickey Ranger(IRE)51/4l 4Feb Seg 19f HcpC gd-sf P/8 MerseyStreet (IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA91
FORM0/30556-
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairmaidenhurdlerbutfailedtomatchthatform inacoupleofrunsoverfences,blinkeredfirsttimewhensixthof12in handicap chase at Hereford (2m) 6 months ago Longertrip will suit butneedstohitthegroundrunning.
Nov25 Her 16f HcpC good 6/12 McGrath From Clune (IRE) 15l Sep25 Utt 20f HcpC good 5/9 Shantou Lucky(IRE) 25l Aug25 Wor 23f HcpH good 5/12 Jullou de Grissay(FR) 24l
TFRHHIII BHA90
FORM24123P- CD
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner last June but his form has regressed after9monthsoff,pulledupinhandicapchaseatFakenham(3m)32 daysago Hasabittoprovenow.
6Apr Fkn 24f HcpC good P/4 AnotherMystery11Mar Hun 19f HcpC good 3/4 Big BoyBarney(IRE)
1Mar Hun 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 Imperial Pride (IRE) 6
TFRHHHII BHA74
FORM253U42-
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenafter20runsbuthegotbackon track when second of 7 in handicap chase at Warwick (2m) 15 days ago, left poorly placed. Needs to back that up from 5lb out of the weightsherebutlongertripfineandhasSeanBowenup 23Apr War 16f HcpC good 2/7 Zoeman (FR)
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: KAYCE DUTTON (IRE) 7 12 0 CharlieTodd 9-4 (Charles &Adam Pogson) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Isle of Sark (USA), 4-1 El Muchacho (IRE), 13-2 Jasmin de Cotte (FR), Forsa Bay (IRE), 15-2 Cloudy Wednesday (IRE), Lone Soldier (GB), 8-1 Let Me Go Boys (IRE)
A few of these arrive with a question mark against them so this looks a good opportunity forJASMIN DE COTTE to bag a second win since joining Dan Skelton. Isle of Sark is feared most on the back of a resurgent third at Sedgefield.
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Lavelle (8 wins from 52 runners, 15%) runs CLASSIC KING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs COURTLAND LONGESTTRAVELLER: IRA HAYES trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
1 COURTLAND (IRE) (34)
BgCourtCave(IRE)-MediaView(IRE) 11 12-2
J Sean Bowen E Cheek Pieces
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace
B Mrs Rosemary Ross S Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd
2 ANNSAM (GB) (39)
BgBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-BathwickAnnie 11 12-0
J BenJones
T Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
O MrW. Clifford
B Mrs S. Clifford
S Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd
3 CLASSIC KING (IRE) (41)
BgChampsElysees-HangarSix(IRE) 8 11-12
J HarryCobden E Cheek Pieces
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
O MrWill Davies & DrTom Davies
B Lakeview House Stud
S Hatherden Horse Transport
4
BUMPYEVANS (IRE) (34)
ChgOcovango-GayeNative(IRE) 8 11-8
J ConorO’Farrell
T Kerry Lee, Presteigne
O MrWill Roseff
B Kingswood Manor Bloodstock
S Kerry Lee, Kerry Lee
5 IRAHAYES (IRE) (18)
ChgMahler-DanganDawn(IRE) 7 10-13
J Callum Pritchard E Visor
T John McConnell, Ireland
O Ira Hayes Partnership
B Sean Hoare
6 GIOVANNI CHANGE (FR) (24)
GrgFrenchFifteen(FR)-AskForRain 11 10-7
J Jamie Hamilton
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O Readers &Wiggy, The 8 Amigos &J Burns
B Sarl Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville
S Mark Walford Racing
FOURTH RACE
3.50 2m 7f 191y
TFRHHIII BHA132
FORM32U24P- C
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Largely in good form last season buthewaspulledupinhandicapchaseatHaydock(21/2m)34days ago Hassincehadabreathingoperationandcheekpiecesalsogoon forthefirsttime.
4Apr Hay 19f HcpC good P/17 Outlaw Peter(IRE)Dec25 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/8 CanYou Call 16l Nov25 San 24f HcpC good 2/4 Twig nk
TFRHHIII BHA130
FORM651FUP- D
TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefulchaserathisbest.ScoredatLudlowin Decemberbuthasfailedtocompleteall3runssince,pulledupin3m handicapchasebackthere39daysago
30Mar Lud 23f HcpC good P/6 YourDarling (IRE)23Mar Kmp 24f HcpC good U/5 Es Perfecto (IRE)3Jan San 24f HcpC good F/9 NocteVolatus -
TFRHHHII BHA128
FORM2/46402-
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful hurdles/chase winner Largely in good nickwithout scoring last season, cheekpieces onwhen second of 5 in handicap chase at Stratford (23f) 41 days ago Can’t be discountedoffthesamemark.
28Mar Str 22f HcpC good 2/5 Tapley 3/4l 12Mar Chl 23f HcpH good 17/24 SupremelyWest (IRE) 24l Dec25 Wcn 24f HcpH gd-sf 4/9 Absolutely Doyen (IRE)101/2l
TFRHHHHH BHA124
FORM11F123- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed well over fences last season (a three-time winner around 3m) and resumed from 6 months offwith anencouragingthirdof6inhandicapchaseatNewtonAbbot(21f)34 daysago Shouldstripsharperheresobigshout.
4Apr Ntn 20f HcpC good 3/6 Scarface (IRE) 9l Oct25 Seg 29f HcpC good 2/6 Ivane (FR) 13/4l Sep25 War 24f HcpC good 1/6 Smugglers Haven (IRE) 6l
TFRHHHII BHA115
FORM004301- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish challenger who got off the mark on just his second go in this sphere in 12-runner novice chase at Tramore (2 3/4m)18daysago,thoughhewasheldwhenleftinfront2out.
20Apr Tmr 21f Ch gd-yd 1 Jumping Susie (IRE) 10l 2Mar Leo 28f HcpC yd-sf 11 Promontory (IRE) 41l 29Jan Thu 22f HcpH heavy 3 Pebble Bleu (IRE) 12l
TFRHHHHI BHA109
FORM3P3P13- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Course specialist who took this 12 months ago Posted another solid effort here when third of 6 in handicap chase overC&D24daysagosohe’salikelyplayeroncemore.
14Apr Mkt 23f HcpC good 3/6 Mt Fugi Park (IRE) 73/4l 27Mar Wet 24f HcpC good 1/9 SlaneyOpera (IRE) 23/4l 16Jan Mkt 23f HcpC soft P/8 Kayce Dutton (IRE) -
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: GIOVANNI CHANGE (FR) 10 10 8 DannyMcMenamin 9-4 (MarkWalford) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Visor worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1. Stewards Note: GIOVANNI CHANGE: Following its run on 14/4/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Bumpy Evans (IRE), 9-4 Classic King (IRE), 6-1 Ira Hayes (IRE), 8-1 Giovanni Change (FR), 14-1 Courtland (IRE), Annsam (GB)
BUMPY EVANS enjoyed a very good time of it last season and looks poised to strike again on the back of an encouraging Newton Abbot third after an absence. Veteran Giovanni Change captured this prize a year ago and is feared most.
MARKET RASEN LEADERBOARD
FIFTH RACE
3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17500
Owners Prize Money 1st £7068, 2nd £3533, 3rd £1768, 4th £884, 5th £441. (PenaltyValue £9241.75)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (34 wins from 161 runners, 21%) runs COUMEENOOLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (14 wins from 51 runners, 27%) runs ESCAPOLOGIST
WEIGHTWATCHER: CHAMPAGNE TWIST won off a handicap mark of 124, his rating is now down 7lb to 117
LONGESTTRAVELLER: IDEFIX DE CIERGUES trained by R Curtis, Newport, 198 miles.
1 HUFFINANAPUFFIN (IRE) (23)
BgMountNelson-RunLikeTheWind(IRE) 7 12-0
J Tom Cannon E Cheek Pieces
T LucyWadham, Newmarket
O Mrs M. C. Banks
B Peter and Ann Downes
S Brown & Brown
2 IDEFIX DE CIERGUES (FR) (41)
BorBrgBuck’sBoum(FR)-CalinedeFerbet(FR) 8 11-12
J OscarPalmer(7) E Blinkers
T Rebecca Curtis, Newport
O Hydes,Waters,Frobisher,Prowting&Palmer
B MrJean-Louis Devillard
S Express Contract Drying Ltd
3 PORTER INTHE PARK (IRE)
(34)
BmWalkInThePark(IRE)-BenefitofPorter(IRE) 9 11-11
J CameronJohnstone-Baker(7)
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
O Andrew Gemmell & Richard Lavelle
B John Redmond
S Hatherden Horse Transport
4 COUMEENOOLE (IRE) (38)
BgHarzand(IRE)-MadamBovary(IRE) 7 11-10
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O The Blind Squirrels
B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd
S Tote
5 INTOTHE PARK (IRE) (52)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-LaSarrazine(FR) 7 11-10
J Gavin Sheehan E Tongue Strap
T BillyAprahamian, Towcester
O MrAllan Stennett
B MrTom Coughlan
S Lockwood Premium
6 CHAMPAGNETWIST(IRE) (41)
BgShantou(USA)-AuntNora(IRE)
8 11-10
J BenJones E Cheek Pieces
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O The Pour Decisions Syndicate
B Fintan Kealy
S Fitzdares
7 ESCAPOLOGIST(FR) (42)
BgIt’sGino(GER)-Comohio(FR) 7 11-9
J Jonathan Burke
T James Owen, Newmarket
O K & N Waite Construction Limited
B
S
Victor Lucas Memorial
TFRHHHII BHA121
FORM1//1P0-
TIMEFORMVIEWDefiedanear2-yearabsencewhenmakingit2-2ina DoncasterhandicaponstabledebutinFebruary Ranpoorlybothstarts since,thelatestfollowingabreathingoperationatHaydock,butcannot totallybediscounteduppedintripsportingfirst-timecheekpieces.
15Apr Hay 21f HcpH good 8/11 George’s Lad (IRE) 57l
28Feb Nby 20f HcpH gd-sf P/9 Kilwaughter(IRE)5Feb Don 19f HcpH soft 1/5 Storming George (IRE) 3/4l
TFRHHHII BHA119
FORM6/344P1- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Still looked tricky for the fitting of more severe headgear but ultimately bounced back to his best when successful underthisconditionalatUttoxeterlasttime.However,a5lbrisemay scupperhischancesoffollowingup
28Mar Utt 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/11 SunrayShadow 2l 13Feb Chp 23f HcpC soft P/11 The Big Reveal (IRE)Dec25 Chp 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/11 Love ofNeymore 10l
TFRHHHII BHA118
FORM333320-
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner found her run of good form comingtoahaltinastrongerhandicapatHaydocklasttime,though isprobablythetypetobouncebackquickly
4Apr Hay 24f HcpH good 9/9 Walden (FR) 21l 8Mar War 26f HcpH gd-sf 2/7 SuperSurvivor(IRE) 2
Dec25 Kmp 24f HcpH good 3/10 StarWalking (IRE) 6
TFRHHHHH BHA117
FORM000531- D
TIMEFORMVIEW Returnedto his Irishformwhenlanding agamble with ease at Bangorandwhilethis is a strongerrace, he could easily havemoretooffernowupandrunningfortheSkeltons.
31Mar Bgr 23f HcpH good 1/8 Escort’kheops (FR) 23/4l 5Mar Hay 21f Hdl gd-sf 3/8 Chemoulin (FR) 26l 14Feb Asc 19f Hdl gd-sf 5/6 Mondoui’boy(FR) 44l
TFRHHIII BHA117
FORM24P340TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards following a promising start to theseason,againhintingattemperamentwhenwellbeatenonfinal startfortheHobbs&Whiteyardinmid-March,andhehassomething toproveinafirst-timetonguestraponstabledebut.
17Mar Wet 24f HcpH gd-sf 7/10 Imperial Merlin (IRE) 18l 24Feb Cat 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/8 Geromino (FR) 15l 12Feb Tnt 16f HcpH heavy 3/7 AurignyMill (FR) 14l
TFRHHIII BHA117
FORM3PPP5U-
TIMEFORMVIEWWonthe EBFFinal at Sandown in March 2024 but hasn’tprogressedasmighthavebeenexpectedsince,endingarunof non-completions at Newbury in February before unseating at Uttoxeterthefollowingmonth.
28Mar Utt 23f HcpH gd-sf U/11 Idefix de Ciergues (FR)27Feb Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/9 Peacenik (IRE) 26l 7Feb War 21f HcpH heavy P/8 Phantomofthepoints (IRE)-
TFRHHHHI BHA116
FORM044514- CD
TIMEFORMVIEWSeemedtobenefitfromthestepbackupintrip/switchto hold-up tactics when opening his account in handicaps over
8 TIGER ORCHID (IRE) (20)
BgMoresWells-Akarita(IRE)
11 11-9
J Charlie Hammond E Cheek Pieces
T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
O Foxtrot Racing Tiger Orchid
B Ian Hannon
S Foxtrot Racing, Science Supplements
9 EBONYWARRIOR (IRE) (157)
BrgSholokhov(IRE)-ThreeWood(IRE)
J David Bass
8 11-7
E Tongue Strap
T DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson,Stow-On-The-Wold
O DLAdams, JAAdams & G McPherson
B Kk Agri Ltd
S Pragnell
10
RYEBRIDGE (IRE) (34)
BgDiamondBoy(FR)-PrettyValira(IRE)
J DannyMcMenamin
6 11-0
T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
O McGoldrick Racing
B Mrs M. Ross
S Tuffa Footwear Ltd
11 DRAMATIC LICENSE (IRE) (38)
BgCasamento(IRE)-PrincessLeya(IRE) 6 10-12
J Callum Bewley
T John Wainwright, Malton
O Mr David J. Sturdy
B John Fallon
S Harmony Inns Hotels
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
TFRHHHHI BHA116
FORMF44222- D
TIMEFORMVIEWVeterancementedapositivestartforcurrentyard when filling the runner-up spot for the third consecutive start at Bangor last time. That’s probably solid form for the grade and he shouldgowelluppedinclass.
18Apr Bgr 23f HcpH good 2/9 Speed Davis (FR) 4l 17Mar Wet 24f HcpH gd-sf 2/10 Imperial Merlin (IRE) hd 22Feb Her 25f HcpC soft 2/7 MyBobbyDazzler 61/2l
TFRHHHII BHA114
FORM231/UP5-
TIMEFORM VIEW Things haven’t gone to plan for this dual winner since unseating (when running a fine race) this time last year at Worcester Notoutofthequestionhebouncesbackreturningfrom5 monthsoff,though,havingwonfreshpreviously Dec25 Swl 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/7 Stone’sThrow 21l Nov25 Exe 23f HcpH good P/14 Stratton Oakmont (IRE)May25 Wor 23f HcpH good U/9 Ernest Gray (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA107
FORM324414-
TIMEFORM VIEW Justified strong support when dead-heating at Carlisle (19f) in March and while his finishing effort was a little disappointing when fourth in a solid handicap over the same C&D subsequently,he’scertainlyworthagooverthislongertrip 4Apr Car 19f HcpH good 4/7 MoygannyPhil (IRE) 13/4l 22Mar Car 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/10 -27Feb Don 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/12 Diamond Koda (IRE) 19l
TFRHHIII BHA105
FORM40150P-
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a maiden hurdle in Ireland for Stuart Crawford last summer but has shown nothing in a pair of starts for hisnewyard
31Mar Nwc 22f HcpH gd-sf P/8 Jehol deThaix (FR)17Mar Wet 24f HcpH gd-sf 10/10 Imperial Merlin (IRE) 53l Oct25 Lim 21f Hdl yield 5/6 Shadow Paddy (IRE) 17l
2025: LETTERSTON LADY7 11 1 Sean Bowen 15-8 (MickeyBowen) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Idefix de Ciergues (FR), Coumeenoole (IRE), 6-1 Ryebridge (IRE), 7-1 Escapologist (FR), 15-2 Tiger Orchid (IRE), 12-1 Huffin An A Puffin (IRE), 14-1 Into The Park (IRE), 16-1 Porter In The Park (IRE), 20-1 Champagne Twist (IRE), 33-1 Ebony Warrior (IRE), 250-1 Dramatic License (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
A competitive handicap but COUMEENOOLE won with plenty in hand to land a gamble last time and may defy a 9lb rise. Escapologist is afforded plenty of respect in his bid to make it 2-2 over C&D, while Tiger Orchid arrives in fine heart and should be in the mix again.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COUMEENOOLE (IRE) 2.ESCAPOLOGIST (FR) 3.TIGER ORCHID (IRE)
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
£10 IN ADVANCE | £16 ON THE DAY
*EXCLUDES FEATURE DAYS SCAN TO BOOK
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6750
Owners Prize Money 1st £2726, 2nd £1363, 3rd £682, 4th £341, 5th £170. (PenaltyValue £3564.67)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (19 wins from 147 runners, 13%) runs NOTTODAYBOBO
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Hammond (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs NOTTODAYBOBO
LONGESTTRAVELLER: BELOW THE BELT trained by M Comley, Sutton Veny, 228 miles.
1 DE DELI COUNTER (GB) (33)
BgDartmouth-Dedrunknmunky(IRE) 5 12-0
J Tom Midgley E Cheek Pieces
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner
B Karina Casini
S Titan Resource Management
2 NOTTODAYBOBO (IRE) (38)
ChgFlemensfirth(USA)-Takeyourcapoff(IRE) 8 11-11
J JoshuaThompson (3) E Tongue Strap
T Micky Hammond, Middleham
O Mrs Gemma Hogg
B Francis & Christopher Donnelly
S Micky Hammond Racing
3 ASSORDA(FR) (24)
BmChoeurduNord(FR)-MayzieJayFlying(FR) 6 11-11
J Alan Doyle
T John Wainwright, Malton
O Mr David J. Sturdy
B Mme Ana Sofia Dias Trindade
S Harmony Inns Hotels
4 BELOWTHE BELT(IRE) (36)
ChgBuratino(IRE)-EaseeAnnie(IRE) 5 11-8
J Tom Broughton
T Max Comley, Sutton Veny
O Rose Tinted Racing
B David &John Fitzgerald
5 TOPFLIGHTCENTURY(FR) (37)
BgTheGreyGatsby(IRE)-WildBlossom(GER) 5 11-7
J Jack Power E Cheek Pieces
T David Thompson, Darlington
O NE1 Racing Club
B Gestut Romerhof
S Tote
6 FORESTSPIRIT(IRE) (17)
BmWaldgeist-Helisa(FR) 5 10-11
J T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Mrs Karen Smith
B John O’Connor
7 MATOURY(GB) (127) BgKingman-Sinnamary(IRE) 7 10-9
J William Maggs E Tongue
SIXTH RACE
TFRHHHHI BHA98
FORMPU2531- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed his progress to get off the mark in a change of headgear over C&D last month, benefiting from being allowed to dictate Could well get an easy lead again and much respectedinhisbidtofollow-upfroma5lbhighermark.
5Apr Mkt 20f HcpH good 1/10 Gms Prince
19Mar Seg 19f HcpH good 3/11 Cosmic Soul (IRE)
13Feb Fkn 23f HcpH soft 5/5 Juniordes Mottes (FR) 25l
TFRHHHHI BHA95
FORM300P03TIMEFORMVIEWIrishmaidenhurdlewinnerin2023andshowedplenty ofabilityremainsbackfromalengthyabsencewhenthirdondebutforthis yardoverC&DinJuly Showedlittlenext4outingsbutstoppedtheslidein arefittedtonguestrapwhenthirdatNewcastle(17f)onlateststart.
31Mar Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/13 TravisWheatley(IRE) 61/4l Dec25 Mkt 23f HcpH gd-sf 7/7 Castanea Breeze (IRE) 79l Nov25 Seg 16f HcpH soft P/9 John Betjeman -
TFRHHIII BHA95
FORM11P/P66-
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in early 2025. Yet to fire for current yard, though did hint that she retains ability when sixth of 9 in handicapatthiscourse(19f)onmostrecentouting.
14Apr Mkt 18f HcpH good 6/9 RulerLegend (IRE) 26l 19Mar Seg 16f HcpH good 6/8 Klitschko 38l 24Feb Cat 19f HcpH gd-sf P/8 Geromino (FR) -
TFRHHIII BHA92
FORM03005-
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished third of 6 on the second of 2 starts in bumpersandfaredbetterthanpreviouslyinthisspherewhenfifthof 11in2mnoviceatChepstow(good)36daysago Openingmarklooks nogiftthoughandhispedigreeraisesdoubtsaboutthelongertrip 2Apr Chp 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/11 Hurricane Pat (IRE) 35l 17Mar Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 13/14 ConstellationWalk (IRE)59l 7Mar Her 19f Hdl good 8/12 Seamoon Story(IRE) 60l
TFRHHIII BHA91
FORM3251P6TIMEFORMVIEWJustified supportwhen making a successful start for this yard at Sedgefield on Boxing Day. However, has gone the wrongwaysince.
1Apr Seg 19f HcpH good 6/11 Cosmic Soul (IRE) 22l 21Feb Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf P/15 Holly Bird (IRE)Dec25 Seg 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/8 KaviarWood (FR) 21/4l
TFRIIIII BHA81 FORM00053TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER.
21Apr Fls 20f HcpH good 3/7 Lion ofThe Desert (IRE)51/2l Oct25 Fls 20f HcpH good 5/6 OrderofThe Dance (IRE)14l Sep25 Wor
8 BLUE BEAR (GB) (33)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-KilronanHigh(IRE)
8 10-6
J OscarPalmer(6) E Hood
T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
O West Yorkshire Racing Club
B MrW. Kinsey
S Tuffa Footwear Ltd
9 BARGAIN HUNTER (IRE) (51)
BgOl’ManRiver(IRE)-Khazaria(FR) 5 10-2
J Nick Slatter
T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
O Andy Mews
B TommyJames, Eoin Banville & Lucy Norton
S A M Horseboxes
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHHH BHA76
FORMU/0/5044-
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if back in form reverting to hurdling when14lengthsfourthof10toDeDeliCounterinhandicaphurdleat this C&D (good to soft, 9/1) 33 days ago, racing freely Could well benefitfromafirst-timehoodandislurkingonadangerousmark.
5Apr Mkt 20f HcpH good 4/10 De Deli Counter 14l 10Mar Seg 16f HcpC good 4/5 TankingAlong (IRE) 23l 24Feb Cat 15f HcpC gd-sf 7/9 ShadowfaxofRohan (IRE)47l
TFRHHHII BHA72
FORM350000-
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed on completed start in points. Yet to show much under Rules but does at least have a very lowly mark to work withnowmovingupintriponhandicapdebut.Bettinguseful.
18Mar Hun 15f Hdl good 11/12 Wandering Ego (IRE) 65l 8Mar War 16f Hdl gd-sf 9/11 Wilstar(IRE) 51l 24Jan Utt 15f Hdl soft 8/14 Tales ofBravery (IRE) 68l
2025: IRON HEART8 12 0 Sean Bowen 7-4 (MickeyBowen) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 De Deli Counter (GB), 4-1 Nottodaybobo (IRE), 5-1 Blue Bear (GB), 11-1 Matoury (GB), 16-1 Top Flight Century (FR), 18-1 Bargain Hunter (IRE), 20-1 Below The Belt (IRE), 22-1 Assorda (FR)
BLUE BEAR failed to see his race out when behind the reopposing De Deli Counter over C&D on his most recent outing but he’s well worth another chance from an attractive mark in the hope that a first-time hood helps him settle better Nottodaybobo stopped the slide at Newcastle on his latest start and is well treated on old form if able to build on that effort, while the De Deli Counter has to respected given he could get another uncontested lead.
SATURDAY 18 JULY
SCAN TO BOOK
