Market Rasen Racecard - Friday 8th May

COUNTY RACEDAY FRIDAY 8TH MAY OFFICI AL R ACEC ARD £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 four yrs 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. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.45 - THE LUCAS MACHINERY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE 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. (Penalty Value £3696.70) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.15 - THE TIFF AND ANG GO WEST STAKES 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 0-105. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

May 6th. Penalties, after April 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. (Penalty Value £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. (Penalty Value £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. 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.

21 entries at £85. - Closed May 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768; Fourth £884; Fifth £441. (Penalty Value £9241.75) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the 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, after April 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 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to 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 of the 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 7 12 8

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11 BALLYSAX HANK (IRE) (14) Ch g Eliot (GER) - Gothen Niece (IRE)

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10-5 TIMEFORMVIEWConsideratelyhandledwhenlastseeninthissphereinAprilandlooked

J Harry Coben T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Mr P. Byrne B Liam Tougher

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TFRHHHHI BHA137 FORM 2/23111- CD

a good chasing prospect when winning a maiden prior to that. In good form back hurdling since and rates an interesting runneron handicap chase debut.

5Jul 30Apr 20Apr

Bel Pun Fai

17f HcpH good 3 Bowensonfire (FR) 19f HcpH yield 2/25 Thanksforthehelp (FR) 20f Ch sf-hv 5 Buachaillbocht

51/2l 21/2l 18l

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1. FORM

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FIRST RACE

THE MOLSON COORS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

2.10

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522.

(Penalty Value £5446)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

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 FANCY THAT: D Skelton won this race in 2018 and 2024. The stable runs EDELAK today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CALIBOS trained by Miss J Davis, East Garston, 166 miles.

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2m 125y

BERKS AND BUCKS (IRE) (54)

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 50PP-

B g Berkshire (IRE) - Ava’s Secret (IRE) 6 11-4 J Tom Cannon E Tongue Strap T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket O Mr J. J. W. Wadham B M. Fogarty S Brown & Brown

2

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t offer much in bumpers and pulled up both hurdle starts. Tongue strap goes on.

15Mar Mkt 20f Hdl gd-sf P/8 The Dog Thief (IRE) 23Jan Don 19f Hdl soft P/13 Rathkenny (IRE) Dec25 War 16f NHF gd-sf 7/12 Old Clayesmorian

FIDENDUM (GB) (22)

HEIGHTS LANE (IRE) (-)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Black Rock Lady (IRE) 6 J Danny McMenamin 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)

B g Palace Prince (GER) - Balline de Teillee (FR) J Conor Ring T Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan O Chris Trigg & C Williams B Cedric Denis & Kahn

5

POPALOT (GB) (24)

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Pixiepot J Peter Kavanagh T Peter Niven, Malton O Miss C. Foster B Miss C. Foster S Clova Hotel & Lodges

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5

TIMEFORM VIEW Chased home now-useful Wellington Arch in a maiden here in March 2025, though looked a typically hard ride when running out on his return at Hereford last month. Capable but isn’t one for maximum faith.

16Apr Her 16f Hdl good O/13 Arctic Voyage 23/4l Mar25 Mkt 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/7 Wellington Arch Sep24 War 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/6 Dodger Long 91/2l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

11-4

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 noting for support.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 6PP-

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability on bumper debut but has made a discouraging start over hurdles.

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 Sea The Day (IRE)

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38l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 35-

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished behind a pair of subsequent improvers on 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, and the market should guide on hurdles bow.

14Apr Mkt 16f NHF good 5/8 Numero Ventotto Nov25 Mkt 16f NHF gd-sf 3/5 Moore Brion (FR)

CALIBOS (GB) (68)

13l 31/2l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 4-

B g Twilight Son - Falling Angel 4 10-12 J Gavin Sheehan E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Jo Davis, East Garston O The Calibos Syndicate B Kirtlington Stud & Mr C. Budgett

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15l

TFRHHHHI BHA108 FORM 0/5432/r-

B g Passing Glance - Think ofThe Money 7 11-4 J Nick Slatter (3) E Hood, Tongue Strap T David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold O Three Saints One Sinner B G. Davies S Pragnell

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S Sponsor E Equipment

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair 1 1/4m Flat winner who showed an aptitude for hurdling when (125/1) fourth of 8 on stable debut at Huntingdon in early-March, though he’ll have a more realistic chance in handicaps.

1Mar Hun 15f Hdl gd-sf 4/8 Golden Falls (IRE) Sep25 Bth 10f Hcp gd-fm 10/13 Annexation (FR) Sep25 Sal 9f Hcp heavy 3/7 Northwest Passage

EDELAK (IRE) (153)

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 6-

B g Almanzor (FR) - Edelmira (IRE) 4 10-12 J Harry Skelton 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

21l 101/2l 15l

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive middle-distance performer on the Flat forJohnny Murtagh who was said to have a breathing problem when well held on hurdle debut in a listed juvenile at Aintree in December. Cheekpieces now added on the back of a breathing operation and worth another chance down markedly in grade.

Dec25 Ain 16f Hdl soft 6/7 Lord (GER) 17l Nakassama (IRE) 41/2l Jul25 Gal 12f Stk yd-sf 1 Jul25 Cur 12f Stk yield 5 Light As Air (IRE) 73/4l 4

8 PAPA OSCAR (GB) (34) B g Expert Eye - Kilo Alpha J Dylan Johnston T Clare Hobson, Royston O Miss C. Malpas B Juddmonte Farms Ltd S Clare Hobson Racing

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PINK WALLS (GB) (19)

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited on the Flat and only showed a bit more E Hood than on hurdling debut when sixth of 8 in a Huntingdon novice last time.

4Apr Hun 15f Hdl good 6/8 Is This For Real (IRE) 22Jan Hun 15f Hdl soft P/16 Double Measure (FR) Aug25 Lin 8f Hcp stand 9/9 Pretty Spirited

6

TFRHIIII BHAFORM P0-

10-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden handicapper on the Flat and has shown nothing in either start over hurdles for new yard.

19Apr Str 16f Hdl good 12/13 Hornica (IRE) 4Apr Hay 15f Hdl good P/7 First Candidate Dec23 Wol 12f Hcp stand 6/12 Blue Hawaii (IRE)

10 POUR TOUT LE MONDE (GB) (24) B m Pour Moi (IRE) - Blue Nymph J Oscar Palmer (7) T Andrew Crook, Leyburn O Mr Dave Carter B Distillery Stud

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37l 11l

49l 71/4l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 050/0-

10-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor in bumpers and was probably flattered to E Hood finish as close as she did when trailing the field on hurdles bow over C&D after a long absence.

14Apr Mkt 16f Hdl good 7/7 Diamonds Galore Nov24 Car 17f NHF gd-sf 10/11 Getawhisky Oct24 Seg 16f NHF gd-sf 5/12 Riviera Walk (IRE)

16l 22l 11l

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: HOWTH (IRE) 6 11 4 Stan Sheppard 10-3 (Tom Lacey) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 8, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 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 PLAY SMARTER betting proposition.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EDELAK (IRE) 2.FIDENDUM 3.POPALOT

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

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FIRST RACE

B m Heeraat (IRE) - Gemini Glory (USA) J Lewis Stones (3) T Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley O Mr Paul D’Amato B E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd S Tote

TFRHHIII BHAFORM P6-

4 10-12

THE LUCAS MACHINERY NOVICES’ LIMITED 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.

(Penalty Value £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 LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOUQUET DE PARIS trained

by R Curtis, Newport, 198 miles.

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MADE ALL (GB) (20)

CHARACTER TESTING (GB) (18)

KLAPTON BOY (FR) (41)

B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Choisille (FR) J Tom Midgley (3) T Nick Kent, Brigg O Ms Victoria Cottingham B Dr V. Michel Guiot S Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

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S Sponsor E Equipment

2m 125y

TFRHHHII BHA94 FORM 040F23-

TFRHHIII BHA90 FORM 236/P56-

26l 28Mar Str 16f HcpH good 6/11 Lord of The Glance 10Mar Seg 19f HcpH good 5/7 Wind Your Neck In (IRE) 24l Nov25 Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf P/4 Roe And Co (IRE)

4

TFRHHHII BHA95 FORM 65546-

11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 4-y-o showed plenty on Flat debut for Andrew Balding and shaped better than the result when fourth of 6 on handicap hurdle bow at Ffos Las in March. Too keen when failing to build on that at Hereford last time, though.

6Apr Her 16f HcpH good 6/10 Lord Chamberlain 31l 14l 1Mar Fls 15f HcpH heavy 4/6 Francky Blue (FR) 3 9 /4l Dec25 Tnt 16f Hdl good 5/11 Wertpol (IRE)

E Hood

LORD OF THE GLANCE (GB) (19)

TFRHHHHH BHA87 FORM 00221U-

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form to get off the mark in 11-runner handicap at Stratford in March, goingwith plentyofenthusiasm and drawing clear on the run-in. Would have gone very close from a 9lb higher mark at Plumpton but for parting company with his rider at the last. Remains of firm interest.

19Apr Plm 15f HcpH good U/10 Market House (IRE) 28Mar Str 16f HcpH good 1/11 Pottersjetamay (IRE) 10l 1 9Mar Plm 15f HcpH gd-sf 2/6 Desert Halo (IRE) /2l

BUNKER BAY (IRE) (15)

TFRHHHII BHA82 FORM 56/3320-

B g Australia - Alf Guineas (IRE) 7 10-13 J Joshua Thompson (5) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Micky Hammond, Middleham O The Golden Cuckoo B Sun Bloodstock SARL S Micky Hammond Racing

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B Breeder

TIMEFORMVIEW Has gone backwards from an encouraging start to E Tongue Strap his career, failing to come on for recent run when well held in race won

by Lord of The Glance at Stratford latest. Tongue tie goes on.

B g Passing Glance - Tilinisi (IRE) 7 J Bryan Carver T Alex Hales, Edgecote O In The Pink Partnership B P. A. Pritchard S Winwood Construction UK Ltd

6

O Owner

T Trainer

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who went very close to opening his hurdling account over C&D in January, edged out near finish. However, failed to repeat that effort in first-time cheekpieces at Fakenham and gave up the ghost rather tamely on his most recent Flat start.

20Apr Red 10f Hcp gd-fm 8/9 Mafting 10l 91/2l 7Apr Pon 8f Hcp gd-sf 7/9 Zowal (FR) 13Feb Fkn 16f HcpH soft 3/6 Morning Mayhem 19l

11-7

4 BOUQUET DE PARIS (GB) (32) Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Light Music J Sean Bowen T Rebecca Curtis, Newport O Mr A. M. Balding B Queen Elizabeth II S Express Contract Drying Ltd

J Jockey

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on the Flat who recorded a fourth win in that sphere at Wolverhampton in March. Made no impact in a trio of maiden hurdles prior to that but could well take off now handicapping in this sphere.

18Apr Thk 12f Hcp good 5/12 Minhad 41/2l 17l 12Apr Mus 12f Hcp good 12/14 Fast Fred hd 20Mar Wol 12f Hcp stand 1/10 Pleasant Man

B g Time Test - 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

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2.45

TFRHHHHI BHA95 FORM 00P-

B g Lope de Vega (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

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SECOND RACE

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat. Yet to score over hurdles but produced best effort inthis spherewhen staying on forsecond in a C&D handicap on penultimate start. Had a breathing problem when finding good run of form coming to a halt at Perth on most recent outing. Bounce back needed.

23Apr Per 16f HcpH good 8/14 Breadalbane Lass 30l 31/4l 5Apr Mkt 16f HcpH good 2/9 Ruler Legend (IRE) 15Mar Mkt 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/6 Trust House (IRE) 81/2l

BEORMA (IRE) (41)

TFRHHIII BHA81 FORM 0500/P0-

Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Mourneseafood Lass (IRE) 7 10-12 J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Dan Skelton B Hugh Suffern S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form at best in bumpers for Thomas Gallagher and has shown little over hurdles for Dan Skelton, including in a brace of handicaps.

28Mar Str 16f HcpH good 8/11 Lord of The Glance 2Mar Swl 15f HcpH soft P/7 This Sway Dec24 War 21f Hdl gd-sf 9/11 I’m A Lumberjack 8

30l 90l

8 GRANNY B (IRE) (32)

B m Acclamation - Debuetantin J Lewis Stones (3) T Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley O Mr Michael Mullineaux B Kildaragh Stud

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ALLIBABA (GB) (538)

TFRHHHII BHA75 FORM 305063-

10-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who was too keen to give herself a chance E Hood of lasting out on her return from 6 months off at Hereford (2m, good) 32 days ago. Will need to settle better here.

6Apr Her Oct25 Str Sep25 Str

8

B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Contenance (IRE) J Danny McMenamin T Adrian Keatley, Malton O Mr Grant Nicholson B N. O’Neill

25l 17l 22l

TIMEFORM VIEW No wins under Rules but showed promise in bumpers earlier in his career and is potentially interesting for new yard despite lengthy absence to overcome. Watch betting.

15f HcpH good 7/7 El Vigaro (IRE) 15f HcpH gd-sf 12/14 Prolific Profile (IRE) 20f HcpH gd-sf 3/11 Secret Secret (IRE)

49l 40l 15l

TFRHHIII BHA71 FORM P05P0P-

10-5

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner on the Flat but remains with little form E Tongue Strap over hurdles, promising more than she delivered over C&D latest.

5Apr Mkt 16f HcpH good P/9 Ruler Legend (IRE) 10Mar Seg 16f HcpH good 7/9 Cosmic Soul (IRE) 21Jan Cat 15f HcpH soft P/13 Vampire Slayer (IRE)

11 MACHO SUN (IRE) (33)

28l -

TFRHHIII BHA66 FORM 46FP5F-

B g Camacho - Morning Jewel (IRE) 6 10-5 J Charlie Maggs (3) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Mike Sowersby, Malton O The Southwold Set B Kevin & Meta Cullen S Mike Sowersby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who was running respectably in first-time blinkers from 6lb out of the weights when departing late in a C&D handicap last month, keeping on fifth at the time. Faces an even stiffer task from 8lb out of the handicap this time, however.

5Apr Mkt 16f HcpH good F/9 Ruler Legend (IRE) 31l 15Mar Mkt 18f HcpH gd-sf 5/5 Rose’s Dart 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 PLAY SMARTER 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.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LORD OF THE GLANCE 2.MADE ALL 3.ALLIBABA

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16f HcpH good 3/10 Lord Chamberlain 16f HcpH good 6/11 Zenato (IRE) 16f HcpH good 8/11 Hill Station (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA73 FORM P553/00/-

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Nov24 Utt Oct24 Utt Nov23 Kel

10 SUSIESPARKLE (IRE) (33) Ch m Dandy Man (IRE) - Crafted Jewel (IRE) J William Maggs (3) T Mike Sowersby, Malton O Mr M. E. Sowersby B Mr John Lavery S Mike Sowersby Racing

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THE TIFF AND ANG GO WEST STAKES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

THIRD RACE

3.15

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7250 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2928, 2nd £1464, 3rd £732, 4th £366, 5th £183.

(Penalty Value £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 LONGEST TRAVELLER: LET ME GO BOYS trained by J & A O’Neill, Cheltenham, 174 miles.

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JASMIN DE COTTE (FR) (41)

ISLE OF SARK (USA) (28)

EL MUCHACHO (IRE) (38)

TFRHHHII BHA98 FORM 51F323- D

31Mar Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/10 Ceolwulf 11/2l 1 19Mar Seg 21f HcpC good 2/11 Valence d’Aumont (FR) /2l 24Feb Cat 15f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Shadowfax of Rohan (IRE) 24l

TFRHHIII BHA94 FORM P5/3P35-

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler/chaser. Below-par fifth of 8 in handicap chase here (17f) under this rider 33 days ago. Tongue tied and fitted with cheekpieces for the first time now.

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 Mersey Street (IRE)

LET ME GO BOYS (IRE) (186)

TFRHHIII BHA91 FORM 0/30556-

TIMEFORMVIEW A fair maiden hurdler but failed to match that form in a couple of runs over fences, blinkered first time when sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Hereford (2m) 6 months ago. Longer trip will suit but needs to hit the ground running.

Nov25 Her 16f HcpC good 6/12 McGrath From Clune (IRE) 15l 25l Sep25 Utt 20f HcpC good 5/9 Shantou Lucky (IRE) Aug25 Wor 23f HcpH good 5/12 Jullou de Grissay (FR) 24l

CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (IRE) (32)

TFRHHIII BHA90 FORM 24123P- CD

B g Cloudings (IRE) - Hansel Monday (IRE) 10 10-13 J Lewis Stones (3) E Cheek Pieces T Caroline Fryer, Wymondham O Caroline Fryer B Miss Irene T. Walsh

LONE SOLDIER (GB) (15)

41/4l 33l 7l

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 (2 1/2m) last time. In the mix once more.

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - O What A Dame (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

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Alegralil 8 J Sean Bowen T Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield O Mr C. T. Pogson B J. R. Hales & Miss L. J. Hales

2m 5f 89y

10Apr Seg 21f HcpC good 3/7 Maggies Boy (IRE) 24Mar Swl 20f HcpH good 7/10 Codetalker 20Feb Swl 12f Hcp stand 8/11 Wonder

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Flowers On Sunday (IRE) 6 11-3 J Miss Ellie Callwood (7) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds O The Black And White Army B Oliver Loughlin S Postpack Ltd

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TFRHHHHI BHA103 FORM 243003-

4 FORSA BAY (IRE) (33)

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TIMEFORM VIEW Won over hurdles at Sedgefield in October for Mickey Bowen. Back on song for his new yard when third of 7 in handicap chase there (21f) 28 days ago. Not out of things eased 1lb.

Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR) 9 11-7 J William Maggs (3) E Tongue Strap T Mike Sowersby, Malton O T J Stubbins M E Sowersby B Mrs Dale Adams S Mike Sowersby Racing

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B Breeder

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful chase winner at his best in Ireland for Paul Nolan. Hasn’t matched that level for Dan Skelton but scored at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m) in March and backed it up with a solid third of 10 there (3m) last time. Tongue strap added and remains potentially well handicapped.

28Mar Utt 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/10 Inflexible (FR) 19l 34l 14Mar Utt 20f HcpC soft 1/5 Nine Nine Nine 32l 2Mar Swl 24f HcpC soft 6/6 Smurfette

B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Endless Fancy (USA) 8 11-12 J Jamie Hamilton E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Micky Hammond, Middleham O Mr Anthony Bithell B Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey S Micky Hammond Racing

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O Owner

T Trainer

TFRHHHHH BHA105 FORM 000613-

Br g Estejo (GER) - Traviata Valtat (FR) 7 12-0 J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap T Dan Skelton, Alcester O The Blind Squirrels B Georges Richardot & Philippe Maksoudian S Tote

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J Jockey

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last June but his form has regressed after 9 months off, pulled up in handicap chase at Fakenham (3m) 32 days ago. Has a bit to prove now.

6Apr Fkn 24f HcpC good P/4 Another Mystery 11Mar Hun 19f HcpC good 3/4 Big Boy Barney (IRE) 1Mar Hun 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 Imperial Pride (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA74 FORM 253U42-

10-2

51/2l 61/2l

TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden after 20 runs but he got back on 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 weights here but longer trip fine and has Sean Bowen up.

23Apr War 16f HcpC good 2/7 Zoeman (FR) 51/2l 5Apr Mkt 17f HcpC good 4/8 Kally des Bruyeres (FR) 23l 15Mar Mkt 17f HcpC gd-sf U/7 Icare Colombe (FR) 12

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: KAYCE DUTTON (IRE) 7 12 0 Charlie Todd 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 for JASMIN DE COTTE to bag a second win since joining Dan Skelton. Isle

PLAY SMARTER of Sark is feared most on the back of a resurgent third at Sedgefield.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JASMIN DE COTTE (FR) 2.ISLE OF SARK (USA) 3.EL MUCHACHO (IRE)

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THIRD RACE

TODAY'S RACE

THE SUMMER PLATE LADIES DAY SATURDAY 18TH JULY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504.

(Penalty Value £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 LONGEST TRAVELLER: IRA HAYES trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.

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ANNSAM (GB) (39)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bathwick Annie J Ben Jones T Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan O Mr W. Clifford B Mrs S. Clifford S Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd

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IRA HAYES (IRE) (18)

Ch g Mahler - Dangan Dawn (IRE) J Callum Pritchard T John McConnell, Ireland O Ira Hayes Partnership B Sean Hoare

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TFRHHIII BHA132 FORM 32U24P- C

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Largely in good form last season but he was pulled up in handicap chase at Haydock (2 1/2m) 34 days ago. Has since had a breathing operation and cheekpieces also go on for the first time.

4Apr Hay 19f HcpC good P/17 Outlaw Peter (IRE) 16l Dec25 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/8 Can You Call nk Nov25 San 24f HcpC good 2/4 Twig

TFRHHIII BHA130 FORM 651FUP- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful chaser at his best. Scored at Ludlow in December but has failed to complete all 3 runs since, pulled up in 3m handicap chase back there 39 days ago.

CLASSIC KING (IRE) (41)

Ch g Ocovango - Gaye Native (IRE) J Conor O’Farrell T Kerry Lee, Presteigne O Mr Will Roseff B Kingswood Manor Bloodstock S Kerry Lee, Kerry Lee

J Jockey

30Mar Lud 23f HcpC good P/6 Your Darling (IRE) 23Mar Kmp 24f HcpC good U/5 Es Perfecto (IRE) 3Jan San 24f HcpC good F/9 Nocte Volatus

B g Champs Elysees - Hangar Six (IRE) 8 11-12 J Harry Cobden E Cheek Pieces T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Mr Will Davies & Dr Tom Davies B Lakeview House Stud S Hatherden Horse Transport

4 BUMPY EVANS (IRE) (34)

3.50 2m 7f 191y

COURTLAND (IRE) (34)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Media View (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

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TFRHHHII BHA128 FORM 2/46402-

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful hurdles/chase winner. Largely in good nick without scoring last season, cheekpieces on when second of 5 in handicap chase at Stratford (23f) 41 days ago. Can’t be discounted off the same mark.

3 /4l 28Mar Str 22f HcpC good 2/5 Tapley 12Mar Chl 23f HcpH good 17/24 Supremely West (IRE) 24l Dec25 Wcn 24f HcpH gd-sf 4/9 Absolutely Doyen (IRE)101/2l

TFRHHHHH BHA124 FORM 11F123- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed well over fences last season (a three-time winner around 3m) and resumed from 6 months off with an encouraging third of 6 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (21f) 34 days ago. Should strip sharper here so big shout.

4Apr Ntn 20f HcpC good 3/6 Scarface (IRE) 9l 13/4l Oct25 Seg 29f HcpC good 2/6 Ivane (FR) Sep25 War 24f HcpC good 1/6 Smugglers Haven (IRE) 6l

TFRHHHII BHA115 FORM 004301- 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) 18 days ago, though he was held when left in front 2 out.

20Apr Tmr 21f Ch gd-yd 1 2Mar Leo 28f HcpC yd-sf 11 29Jan Thu 22f HcpH heavy 3

GIOVANNI CHANGE (FR) (24)

Gr g French Fifteen (FR) - Ask For Rain 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

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Jumping Susie (IRE) Promontory (IRE) Pebble Bleu (IRE)

10l 41l 12l

TFRHHHHI BHA109 FORM 3P3P13- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Course specialist who took this 12 months ago.

Posted another solid effort here when third of 6 in handicap chase over C&D 24 days ago so he’s a likely player once more.

73/4l 14Apr Mkt 23f HcpC good 3/6 Mt Fugi Park (IRE) 23/4l 27Mar Wet 24f HcpC good 1/9 Slaney Opera (IRE) 16Jan Mkt 23f HcpC soft P/8 Kayce Dutton (IRE) DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: GIOVANNI CHANGE (FR) 10 10 8 Danny McMenamin 9-4 (Mark Walford) 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)

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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

PLAY SMARTER Giovanni Change captured this prize a year ago and is feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BUMPY EVANS (IRE) 2.GIOVANNI CHANGE (FR) 3.CLASSIC KING (IRE)

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(Penalty Value £9241.75) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where 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.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: IDEFIX DE CIERGUES trained

by R Curtis, Newport, 198 miles.

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HUFFIN AN A PUFFIN (IRE) (23)

B g Mount Nelson - Run Like The Wind (IRE) 7 12-0 J Tom Cannon E Cheek Pieces T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket O Mrs M. C. Banks B Peter and Ann Downes S Brown & Brown

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4 COUMEENOOLE (IRE) (38) B g Harzand (IRE) - Madam Bovary (IRE) J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O The Blind Squirrels B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd S Tote

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11-11

11-10

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Victor Lucas Memorial 2m 7f 16y

TFRHHHII BHA119 FORM 6/344P1- D

TFRHHHII BHA118 FORM 333320-

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner found her run of good form coming to a halt in a stronger handicap at Haydock last time, though is probably the type to bounce back quickly.

11-9

21l 23/4l 61/2l

TFRHHHHH BHA117 FORM 000531- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to his Irish form when landing a gamble with ease at Bangor and while this is a stronger race, he could easily have more to offer now up and running for the Skeltons.

23/4l 26l 44l

TFRHHIII BHA117 FORM 24P340-

TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards following a promising start to the season, again hinting at temperament when well beaten on final start forthe Hobbs &White yard in mid-March, and he has something to prove in a first-time tongue strap on stable debut.

17Mar Wet 24f HcpH gd-sf 7/10 Imperial Merlin (IRE) 18l 15l 24Feb Cat 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/8 Geromino (FR) 14l 12Feb Tnt 16f HcpH heavy 3/7 Aurigny Mill (FR)

CHAMPAGNE TWIST (IRE) (41)

ESCAPOLOGIST (FR) (42)

S Sponsor E Equipment

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looked tricky for the fitting of more severe headgear but ultimately bounced back to his best when successful under this conditional at Uttoxeter last time. However, a 5lb rise may scupper his chances of following up.

28Mar Utt 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/11 Sunray Shadow 2l 13Feb Chp 23f HcpC soft P/11 The Big Reveal (IRE) 10l Dec25 Chp 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/11 Love of Neymore

INTO THE PARK (IRE) (52)

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Comohio (FR) 7 J Jonathan Burke T James Owen, Newmarket O K & N Waite Construction Limited B Mr Earl De Faydeau S K & N Waite Construction Limited

B Breeder

31Mar Bgr 23f HcpH good 1/8 Escort’kheops (FR) 5Mar Hay 21f Hdl gd-sf 3/8 Chemoulin (FR) 14Feb Asc 19f Hdl gd-sf 5/6 Mondoui’boy (FR)

B g Shantou (USA) - Aunt Nora (IRE) 8 11-10 J Ben Jones E Cheek Pieces T Ben Pauling, Naunton O The Pour Decisions Syndicate B Fintan Kealy S Fitzdares

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T Trainer

4Apr Hay 24f HcpH good 9/9 Walden (FR) 8Mar War 26f HcpH gd-sf 2/7 Super Survivor (IRE) Dec25 Kmp 24f HcpH good 3/10 Star Walking (IRE)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Sarrazine (FR) 7 11-10 J Gavin Sheehan E Tongue Strap T Billy Aprahamian, Towcester O Mr Allan Stennett B Mr Tom Coughlan S Lockwood Premium

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J Jockey

TFRHHHII BHA121 FORM 1//1P0-

PORTER IN THE PARK (IRE) (34)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Benefit of Porter (IRE) 9 J Cameron Johnstone-Baker (7) T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Andrew Gemmell & Richard Lavelle B John Redmond S Hatherden Horse Transport

4.20

TIMEFORM VIEW Defied a near 2-year absence when making it 2-2 in a Doncaster handicap on stable debut in February. Ran poorly both starts since, the latest following a breathing operation at Haydock, but cannot totally be discounted upped in trip sporting first-time cheekpieces.

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

IDEFIX DE CIERGUES (FR) (41)

B or Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Caline de Ferbet (FR) 8 11-12 J Oscar Palmer (7) E Blinkers T Rebecca Curtis, Newport O Hydes,Waters,Frobisher,Prowting&Palmer B Mr Jean-Louis Devillard S Express Contract Drying Ltd

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TFRHHIII BHA117 FORM 3PPP5U-

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the EBF Final at Sandown in March 2024 but hasn’t progressed as might have been expected since, ending a run of non-completions at Newbury in February before unseating at Uttoxeter the following month.

28Mar Utt 23f HcpH gd-sf U/11 Idefix de Ciergues (FR) 26l 27Feb Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/9 Peacenik (IRE) 7Feb War 21f HcpH heavy P/8 Phantomofthepoints (IRE) -

TFRHHHHI BHA116 FORM 044514- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Seemed to benefit from the step back up in trip/switch to hold-up tactics when opening his account in handicaps over C&D and having run at least as well in defeat (despite hanging left) when fourth of 6 in a better race at Wetherby in late-March, he needs considering in his current vein of form.

27Mar Wet 24f HcpH good 4/6 Kent de Thaix (FR) 41/4l 11/2l 15Mar Mkt 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/6 Top Guy (IRE) 25Feb Wcn 19f HcpH gd-sf 5/15 Laughing John 93/4l 18

8 TIGER ORCHID (IRE) (20)

B g Mores Wells - 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

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TFRHHHHI BHA116 FORM F44222- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran cemented a positive start for current yard 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 should go well upped in class.

18Apr Bgr 23f HcpH good 2/9 Speed Davis (FR) 4l hd 17Mar Wet 24f HcpH gd-sf 2/10 Imperial Merlin (IRE) 61/2l 22Feb Her 25f HcpC soft 2/7 My Bobby Dazzler

EBONY WARRIOR (IRE) (157)

Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Three Wood (IRE) 8 11-7 J David Bass E Tongue Strap T David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold O DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson B Kk Agri Ltd S Pragnell

10 RYEBRIDGE (IRE) (34)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - PrettyValira (IRE) 6 J Danny McMenamin T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley O McGoldrick Racing B Mrs M. Ross S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

11-0

TFRHHHII BHA114 FORM 231/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. Not out of the question he bounces back returning from 5 months off, though, having won fresh previously.

Dec25 Swl 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/7 Stone’s Throw 21l Nov25 Exe 23f HcpH good P/14 Stratton Oakmont (IRE) May25 Wor 23f HcpH good U/9 Ernest Gray (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA107 FORM 324414-

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’s certainly worth a go over this longer trip.

4Apr Car 19f HcpH good 4/7 Moyganny Phil (IRE) 13/4l 22Mar Car 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/10 19l 27Feb Don 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/12 Diamond Koda (IRE)

11 DRAMATIC LICENSE (IRE) (38) B g Casamento (IRE) - Princess Leya (IRE) J Callum Bewley T John Wainwright, Malton O Mr David J. Sturdy B John Fallon S Harmony Inns Hotels

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TFRHHIII BHA105 FORM 40150P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a maiden hurdle in Ireland for Stuart Crawford last summer but has shown nothing in a pair of starts for his new yard.

31Mar Nwc 22f HcpH gd-sf P/8 Jehol de Thaix (FR) 53l 17Mar Wet 24f HcpH gd-sf 10/10 Imperial Merlin (IRE) 17l Oct25 Lim 21f Hdl yield 5/6 Shadow Paddy (IRE) DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: LETTERSTON LADY 7 11 1 Sean Bowen 15-8 (Mickey Bowen) 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)

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COUMEENOOLE (IRE) 2.ESCAPOLOGIST (FR) 3.TIGER ORCHID (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE

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 PLAY SMARTER his bid to make it 2-2 over C&D, while Tiger Orchid arrives in fine heart and should be in the mix again.

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THE FIVER FRIDAY RACEDAY FRIDAY 12TH JUNE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6750 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2726, 2nd £1363, 3rd £682, 4th £341, 5th £170.

(Penalty Value £3564.67) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where 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 LONGEST TRAVELLER: BELOW THE BELT trained by M Comley, Sutton Veny, 228 miles.

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DE DELI COUNTER (GB) (33)

B g Dartmouth - 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

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ASSORDA (FR) (24)

B m Choeur du Nord (FR) - Mayzie Jay Flying (FR) J Alan Doyle T John Wainwright, Malton O Mr David J. Sturdy B Mme Ana Sofia Dias Trindade S Harmony Inns Hotels

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FOREST SPIRIT (IRE) (17)

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S Sponsor E Equipment

2m 4f 139y

TFRHHHHI BHA98 FORM PU2531- CD

TFRHHHHI BHA95 FORM 300P03-

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and showed plenty of ability remains back from a lengthy absence when third on debut for this yard over C&D in July. Showed little next 4 outings but stopped the slide in a refitted tongue strap when third at Newcastle (17f) on latest start.

31Mar Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/13 Travis Wheatley (IRE) 61/4l Dec25 Mkt 23f HcpH gd-sf 7/7 Castanea Breeze (IRE) 79l Nov25 Seg 16f HcpH soft P/9 John Betjeman -

14Apr Mkt 18f HcpH good 6/9 Ruler Legend (IRE) 19Mar Seg 16f HcpH good 6/8 Klitschko 24Feb Cat 19f HcpH gd-sf P/8 Geromino (FR)

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26l 38l -

TFRHHIII BHA92 FORM 03005-

11-8

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished third of 6 on the second of 2 starts in bumpers and fared better than previously in this sphere when fifth of 11 in 2m novice at Chepstow (good) 36 days ago. Opening mark looks no gift though and his pedigree raises doubts about the longer trip.

2Apr Chp 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/11 Hurricane Pat (IRE) 35l 17Mar Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 13/14 Constellation Walk (IRE)59l 7Mar Her 19f Hdl good 8/12 Seamoon Story (IRE) 60l

TOP FLIGHT CENTURY (FR) (37)

B m Waldgeist - Helisa elisa (FR) J T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest O Mrs Karen Smith B John O’Connor

O Owner

T Trainer

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 handicap at this course (19f) on most recent outing.

B g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Wild Blossom (GER) 5 11-7 J Jack Power E Cheek Pieces T David Thompson, Darlington O NE1 Racing Club B Gestut Romerhof S Tote

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J Jockey

TFRHHIII BHA95 FORM 11P/P66-

11-11

4 BELOW THE BELT (IRE) (36) Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Easee Annie (IRE) J Tom Broughton T Max Comley, Sutton Veny O Rose Tinted Racing B David & John Fitzgerald

4.52

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 respected in his bid to follow-up from a 5lb higher mark.

5Apr Mkt 20f HcpH good 1/10 Gms Prince 31/2l 19Mar Seg 19f HcpH good 3/11 Cosmic Soul (IRE) 81/2l 13Feb Fkn 23f HcpH soft 5/5 Junior des Mottes (FR) 25l

NOTTODAYBOBO (IRE) (38)

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Takeyourcapoff (IRE) 8 11-11 J Joshua Thompson (3) E Tongue Strap T Micky Hammond, Middleham O Mrs Gemma Hogg B Francis & Christopher Donnelly S Micky Hammond Racing

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TFRHHIII BHA91 FORM 3251P6-

TIMEFORM VIEW Justified support when making a successful start for this yard at Sedgefield on Boxing Day. However, has gone the wrong way since.

1Apr Seg 19f HcpH good 6/11 Cosmic Soul (IRE) 21Feb Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf P/15 Holly Bird (IRE) Dec25 Seg 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/8 Kaviar Wood (FR)

22l 21/4l

TFRIIIII BHA81 FORM 00053-

10-11

TIMEFORM ORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

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21Apr Fls 20f HcpH good 3/7 Lion of The Desert (IRE)51/2l Oct25 Fls 20f HcpH good 5/6 Order of The Dance (IRE)14l Sep25 Wor 20f Hdl good 7/11 Glance of Glory 44l

MATOURY (GB) (127)

B g Kingman - Sinnamary (IRE) 7 10-9 J William Maggs E Tongue Strap T Mike Sowersby, Malton O Mrs J. M. Plummer B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd S Mike Sowersby Racing

TFRHHHII BHA79 FORM 30430P- CD

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winnerwho again ran poorly back up in trip at Catterick in January. Given a break since.

1Jan Cat 25f HcpH good P/13 East Eagle (IRE) Nov25 Mkt 20f HcpH gd-sf 7/9 Devon Skies Oct25 Wet 21f HcpH good 3/10 Duel Au Soleil (FR)

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48l 63/4l

8 BLUE BEAR (GB) (33)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Kilronan High (IRE) 8 10-6 J Oscar Palmer (6) E Hood T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley O West Yorkshire Racing Club B Mr W. Kinsey S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

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TFRHHHHH BHA76 FORM U/0/5044-

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if back in form reverting to hurdling when 14 lengths fourth of 10 to De Deli Counter in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft, 9/1) 33 days ago, racing freely. Could well benefit from a first-time hood and is lurking on a dangerous mark.

5Apr Mkt 20f HcpH good 4/10 De Deli Counter 14l 23l 10Mar Seg 16f HcpC good 4/5 Tanking Along (IRE) 24Feb Cat 15f HcpC gd-sf 7/9 Shadowfax of Rohan (IRE)47l

BARGAIN HUNTER (IRE) (51)

B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Khazaria (FR) 5 10-2 J Nick Slatter T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green O Andy Mews B Tommy James, Eoin Banville & Lucy Norton S A M Horseboxes

TFRHHHII BHA72 FORM 350000-

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on completed start in points. Yet to show much under Rules but does at least have a very lowly mark to work with now moving up in trip on handicap debut. Betting useful.

18Mar Hun 15f Hdl good 11/12 Wandering Ego (IRE) 65l 51l 8Mar War 16f Hdl gd-sf 9/11 Wilstar (IRE) 24Jan Utt 15f Hdl soft 8/14 Tales of Bravery (IRE) 68l DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: IRON HEART 8 12 0 Sean Bowen 7-4 (Mickey Bowen) 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 PLAY SMARTER 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.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BLUE BEAR 2.NOTTODAYBOBO (IRE) 3.DE DELI COUNTER

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