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TODAY’S RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Chief Steward
Robert McCarthy
Stewards’ Panel Chair
Christopher Bennett
Steward
Simon Connaway
Assistant Steward
Lauren Thomson
Raceday Assistant
Ali Galliers-Pratt
Starters
Shaun Mitchell, Russell Garritty
Judge
David Hicks
Clerk Of The Scales
Paul Champion
Veterinary Officer
Alice Brown
Veterinary Surgeons
Norrie Chapman, B.V.Sc., M.R.C.V.S.
Mark W. A. Andrews, B.V.M.&S., M.R.C.V.S.
Vets from Rase Equine Veterinary Centre
Medical Officers
Dr Wroe, Dr Dickson, Dr Ready
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Graham Gray, Karen West, Lisa Cook
Raceday Presenter
Gary Capewell
Commentator
John Hunt
Betting Ring Manager
Neil Pateman
Racecourse & Industry Relations Director
Nadia Powell
Chairman
Sue Lucas
Racecourse Directors
Kate Key, Michael Tuck, Lucy Parry,
Helen Connors & Marc Blackford
General Manager
Jack Pryor
Clerk Of The Course
Alice Cosgrove
Operations Manager
Hannah Butler
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Jack Pryor - 07909 000955
Head Groundsman
Tim Beebe
Sales Executive
Shannen Williamson
Hospitality & Events Co-Ordinator
Patricia Grove
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
First Race 1.40 -THE EQUISIGNTACKAND FEED MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439 for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enterbynoon, May27th and pay£35 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m. May31st.Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb 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 £35. - Closed May 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461;Third £730; Fourth £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)
SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
SecondRace2.15-THEODDSCHECKERFREEBETSHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS5) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enterbynoon,May27thandpay£37stake,Declareby10.00a.m.May31st Penalties,afterMay24th,2025,foreachsteeplechasewon7lb Odds Checker 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 15 entries at £37 - Closed May 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£3029; Second £1514;Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189 (PenaltyValue £3960.75)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.50 - THE GETTHE BEST ODDS WITH ODDSCHECKER 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 fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, May 27th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Penalties, after May 24th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Odds Checker 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 ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 20 entries at £35. - Closed May 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner £2827; Second £1413;Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
FourthRace3.25-THEODDSCHECKERHANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance withthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horseThe secondto receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757 forfouryrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Penalties, after May 24th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Odds Checker 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 PLEASE NOTE: Anovice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 6 at £25 and 8 at £125. - Closed May 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£10098; Second £5048;Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.00 - THE BET SMARTER WITH ODDSCHECKER+ NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3828 to the winning horse The second to receive £1761, the third £880, the fourth £440 and the fifth £219 for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, May 27th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Penalties, after May 24th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Odds Checker 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 14 entries at £36. - Closed May 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (PenaltyValue £3828.72)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.35 - THE MARKET RASEN ANNUAL BADGEHOLDER TIPSTER CHAMPION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £3696tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £1701,thethird £850,the fourth £425 andthe fifth £212. forfouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enterby noon, May 27th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Penalties, afterMay 24th, 2025, for each hurdle race 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 15 entries at £35. - Closed May 27th, 2025. Owners PrizeMoney.Winner£2827;Second£1413;Third£707;Fourth£354;Fifth£176.(PenaltyValue£3696.70)Weightsraised1lbandparagraph34ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.10 -THE DOWNLOADTHE ODDSCHECKERAPPOPEN NATIONALHUNTFLATRACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth£251.forfourandfiveyrsoldonly,whichhavenotrununderanyrecognisedRulesofRacing,exceptNationalHuntFlatraces,IrishNationalHunt Flat races orFrenchAQPS Flat races. Enterbynoon, May27th and pay£20 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m. May31st.Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, awinnerofa race 7lb Of2 races 10lb The Riders’Allowances underparagraph 53 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Odds Checker have generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Market Rasen Racecourse will be presentedtothewinning owner In addition, a cash prizewill be presentedtothe person in charge ofthe horse judgedto bethe bestturned out inthis race 7 entries at £20 - Closed May 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£1669; Second £835;Third £417; Fourth £209. (PenaltyValue £2178.40) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
RACECARD EXPLAINED
2 SURE TOUCH (GB) (86)
B g Yeats (IRE) - Liberthine (FR) 8 11-13
J Harry Cobden
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Geegeez.co.uk OM & Partner
B Upton Viva Stud
S Geegeez.co.uk, Motaclan
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
TFRHHHHI BHA137
FORM 2/23111- CD TIMEFORMVIEWHadaproductive2022overhurdles,winning4 times,andfurtherprogressoverfenceslastseason,completing hat-trickatPerthinApril.Anotherbigrunlooksthecards.
25Apr Per 20f HcpC soft 1/5 Feu Du Bresil (FR) 5l 6Feb Tnt 23f HcpC good 1/7 Magic Saint (FR) 7l Dec23 Utt 20f HcpC heavy 1/5 Desque de L’Isle (FR) hd
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
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5.
JOCKEYS
Jockey enlisted to ride the horse.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Horse’s sponsor
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.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
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(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
formaidenfouryrsoldandupwardsfilliesandmares x Totalprizefund£7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (36 wins from 163 runners, 22%) runs QUEENSWORTHY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & J Ins (3 wins from 29 runners, 10%) runs CELESTRON STAR
LONGESTTRAVELLER: APPLESHAW trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 261 miles.
1 APPLESHAW(GB)
(168)
BorGrmKayfTara-ShadesofGrey 6 11-4
J Bryan Carver E Hood,Tongue Strap
T Harry Fry, Corscombe
O MrTim & Dr Sophie Leftley
B Dr and Mrs John Merrington
S Grosvenor Sport
2
CELESTRON STAR (GB) (23)
BmTelescope(IRE)-RunRuctionsRun(IRE) 5 11-4
J Luke Scott (5)
T DrRichard Newland &Jamie Insole, Droitwich
O Upton House Stud & Chris Stedman
B Laura Newland & Caroline Stedman
S Coulthursts Ltd
3 COEUR DE COEURS (GB) (278)
BmMondialiste(IRE)-BlushingHeart 6 11-4
J William Maggs (5)
T Neil Mechie, Middleham
O Mrs Sarah Pearson
B Mrs S. M. Pearson
S Catton Hall
4
KILLTHE GROOVE (IRE) (22)
BrmGetaway(GER)-MixieThePixie(IRE) 5 11-4
J BenJones
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Miss K. Croft
B P. Brolan
S Fitzdares
E Tongue Strap
5 QUEENSWORTHY(IRE) (21)
BmOrderofStGeorge(IRE)-QueensWild(IRE) 5 11-4
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O MrAlan Harte
B R. Guiry
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
6 SARATOGALASS (IRE) (1086)
ChmValirann(FR)-GrangeclareStar(IRE) 9 11-4
J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate SL
B Mrs Ethel Flanagan
S Morson Group
7 SHARONA(FR) (43)
ChfRecorder-ScottishStage(IRE) 4 10-12
J AaronAnderson (5) E Tongue Strap
T Jessica Bedi, Yarm
O Ayresome Angels
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM2-
TIMEFORMVIEWKayfTaramare.Dam11f/11/2mwinner Fittedwith headgear and made a promising start when second of 10 in a PlumptonbumperinDecember Thisslightstepupintripsuretosuit nowhurdling
Dec24 Plm 17f NHF gd-sf 2/10 EasyLove (IRE) 1l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM610-1
TIMEFORMVIEWFoundGrade2bumperatAintreetoomuchinthe spring but managed to win a pair of bumpers either side of that That’sagoodplatformtobuildonnowhurdling.
10May Hex 16f NHF good 1/6 Loveatfirstglance
3Apr Ain 16f NHF gd-sf 15/20Seo Linn (IRE) 27l 8Mar Her 16f NHF good 1/12 GaelicSaint
TFRHIIII BHAFORM TIMEFORM VIEW Not at best on the Flat and likely outsider on hurdledebutafter9monthsoff
Aug24 Cat 13f Hcp good 14/14 Hidden Pearl
Jul24 Cat 15f Hcp soft 11/12 Achnamara
Jun24 Htn 12f Hcp good 9/9 Twoforthegutter(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHAFORM3/U00-3
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers in February/March but combination ofa breathing op and atongue clearlyaided hercause whenthirdatPlumpton3weeksago Hurdlesdebut.
11May Plm 17f NHF good 3/6
Her 16f NHF good 9/12 Celestron
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM2-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to useful bumper winner/fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Queensbury Boy. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Nov 2024) and overcamegreennesstomakeawinningbumperdebutatSouthwell3weeksago Formisfairlyordinarybutshe’ssuretoprogressoverhurdles.
12May Swl 15f NHF good 1/12
TFRHHHII BHA-
FORM4626/33//-
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhogarneredplentyofexperiencein Irish bumpers for Martin Brassil. failing to win but placed 3 times, though last of them was in June 2022. Belated return to the track havingjoinedanothergoodyard Jun22 Dpk 17f Stk gd-yd 3 Walk InThe Brise 4
May22 Pun 16f Stk good 3 Pink InThe
Apr22 Fai 20f Stk gd-yd 6 Jetara (IRE) 20l
B Mr David Curran TFRHHHII BHA93
FORM24TIMEFORMVIEWWonaFlatmaidenonheavygroundforPeterChapple-Hyam in2023butmissed2024andsoldforonly2,000gnsaheadofhurdlesdebut. Modest form both starts in this sphere and she looks vulnerable. Has had a breathingoperationandfittedwithatonguetieforthefirsttime. 20Apr Mkt 16f Hdl good 4/8 The Secret Pearl (IRE) 13l 5Mar Cat 15f Hdl good 2/4 Assorda (FR) 12l Nov23 Nkt
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: GALE MAHLER (IRE) 5 11 2 HenryBrooke 11-10 (Adrian Keatley) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Queensworthy (IRE), 10-3 Celestron Star (GB), 7-2 Appleshaw (GB), 8-1 Kill The Groove (IRE), 9-1 Saratoga Lass (IRE), 14-1 Sharona (FR), 300-1 Coeur de Coeurs (GB)
The form of QUEENSWORTHY’s recent bumper win isn’t anything to get excited about but she’s a well-bred mare representing a superb stable, so she may well improve for the switch to hurdling and follow up Celestron Star and Appleshaw also jump an obstacle for the first time and are feared most.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.QUEENSWORTHY (IRE) 2.CELESTRON STAR 3.APPLESHAW
RESULTS
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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189 (PenaltyValue £3960.75)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (18 wins from 143 runners, 13%) runs NOTWHAT IT SEEMS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs IRON HEART
WEIGHTWATCHER: SWAPPED won off a handicap mark of 109, his rating is now down 9lb to 100 LONGESTTRAVELLER: IRON HEART trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 310 miles.
1 IRON HEART(GB) (24)
BgMuhaarar-Kiyoshi 8 12-0
J Sean Bowen E Visor
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O MrVernon Phillips
B The Kiyoshi Partnership S Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd
2 SWAPPED (FR) (21)
BgSinndar(IRE)-LaBezizais(FR) 8 12-0
J PhilipArmson (3)
T Michael Chapman, Market Rasen
O Exors ofthe late Mr Milson Robinson
B Mr Luc Monnet
3 NOTWHATITSEEMS (IRE) (316)
BgRobindesPres(FR)-KyleRuby(IRE) 9 12-0
J Brian Hughes
T Micky Hammond, Middleham
O Ryder and Alex Sugden
B Eamon Callaghan
S Optima Self Store
4 CLOUDYWEDNESDAY(IRE) (13)
BgCloudings(IRE)-HanselMonday(IRE) 9 11-2
J Lewis Stones (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Caroline Fryer, Wymondham
O Caroline Fryer
B Miss Irene T. Walsh
5
ZMIINYI (IRE) (39)
BgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-WhisperRock(IRE) 7 10-7
J Tom Bellamy E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
O Soldiering On Syndicate
B J. Power & K. Power
S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
6 TINYTANTRUM (IRE) (44)
BgFameAndGlory-Sara’sSmile 9 10-2
J Jack Quinlan
T Michael Keady, Newmarket
O Mrs N. Kappler
B Thomas Meagher
J Lorcan Murtagh
T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
O Mr Russell Lane
B Philip Rothwell
S Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TFRHHHHH BHA100 FORM56453-1 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed the promise of his previous run when forgingcleartowinatMarketRasenlastmonth.Only1lbhigherback overfenceshereandjustasgoodinthissphere.Obviousclaims. 9May Mkt 20f HcpH good 1/6 Robber’sBridge(IRE) 11l 17Apr Fls 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/9 Tuscan Rose (IRE) 11/4l 31Mar Wcn 21f HcpH good 5/6 OffToAFlyer(IRE) 18l
TFRHHHII BHA100
FORMP4P40-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicap chaser at best but largely out ofsorts last season forNick Kent and not much encouragement onfirststartforthisyardatSouthwellonreturn3weeksago
12May Swl 24f HcpC good 4/4 Always Busy(IRE) 14l 24Jan Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 10/11 Harjo (IRE) 26l Oct24 Swl 24f Hdl good 4/4 Sunshine Diamond (IRE)44l
TFRHHIII BHA100
FORM33P/505-
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2022 and efforts over hurdles last season were uninspiring. Plenty to prove back chasing after 10 monthsoff
Jul24 Str 22f HcpH good 5/8 Royal Pretender(FR) 45l Jun24 Mkt 20f HcpH good 8/11 Spot On Soph (IRE) 19l May24 Hex 20f HcpH good 5/7 Well Educated (IRE) 24l
TFRHHHHI BHA88
FORM2351-24 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 3m Fakenham handicap for the second season in a row in April, making all. Shaped as though still in good formnext2startssonottakenlightly
20May Hun 19f HcpC good 4/6 Jeudidee (FR) 11l 9May Mkt 21f HcpC good 2/6 Kayce Dutton (IRE)
21Apr Fkn 24f HcpC good 1/6 ToBeSure
TFRHHHII BHA79
FORM23P4UFTIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless and let down by jumping last 2 starts.Headgearon.Othersmakemoreappeal.
24Apr War 16f HcpC good F/10 Gwennie MayJem (FR)10Apr Her 16f HcpC good U/7 Pittsburg (IRE)27Mar War 20f HcpC good 4/6 Ceolwulf 91/4l
TFRHHIII BHA74
FORM45P/056-
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Stratford (22f) in April 2023 but lightly raced and struggled since, including sole start over fences over 14 monthsago
19Apr Hun 25f HcpH good 6/9 Bobalot 51l 2Mar Hun 25f HcpH gd-sf 5/8 Wearapinkribbon (IRE) 18l 1Jan Fkn
LandedagamblewhenmakingallatNewcastlein
Followedthatwithastringofbelow-pareffortsbutwasa
Claimswitharepeat.
8 HIGGS (IRE) (16)
BgScorpion(IRE)-CaptainSupreme(IRE)
12 10-2
J James Best E Blinkers
T Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
O MrAndrew Gough
B Mrs D. Cashman
S SJD Racing
TFRHHHII BHA72 FORM4423-33
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran who was a dual winner of low-grade 3m handicap chases around this time last year However, just the one decenteffortthiscalendaryearand2lboutoftheweightshere.
17May Utt 20f HcpC good 3/6 Shadows InThe Sky (IRE)24l 6May Fls 21f HcpC good 3/9 Stumps OrSlips (IRE) 21l 12Apr Bgr 24f HcpC good 3/10 Bridget Mary (IRE) 32l
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: UNWANTEDATTENTION (IRE) 6 10 8 Sean Bowen 10-3 (Ryan Potter) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 8. Visor worn by No 1.
Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Stewards Note: CLOUDYWEDNESDAY: Following its run on 20/5/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.
ProbableS.P’s: 6-4 Iron Heart (GB), 7-2 Watchoutitscookie (IRE), 7-1 CloudyWednesday (IRE), 11-1 Zmiinyi (IRE), 14-1 Swapped (FR), Higgs (IRE), 22-1 Not What It Seems (IRE), 28-1 Tiny Tantrum (IRE)
IRON HEART is potentially well handicapped back over fences after his clear-cut win over hurdles here last month off 1lb lower Watchoutitscookie was back to form at Perth last time so is feared most ahead of Cloudy Wednesday.
Make
HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 5)
for 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)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (35 wins from 198 runners, 18%) runs ST PATRICKS BRIDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs ST PATRICKS BRIDGE LONGESTTRAVELLER: PRAIRIE QUEEN trained by Mrs S Gardner, Longdown, 280 miles.
1 STPATRICKS BRIDGE (IRE) (30)
BgHillstar-GlazedStorm(IRE) 8 12-0
J Tom Broughton (5)
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Mr Fergal O’Brien
B Raymond McArdle
S BresBet, Dunraven Group of Companies
2 GONFALONIER (FR) (205)
ChgSpanishMoon(USA)-Tuffe(FR) 9 11-6
J DannyMcMenamin
T Nicky Richards, Greystoke
O Tarzan Bloodstock
B S.A.R.L. Chanteloup Sarl
S Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
3 DAPPER
GENT(GB) (18)
BgDapper-Overpriced 8 11-3
J Charlie Price (3) E Tongue Strap
T Maurice Barnes, Brampton
O Mr M. Barnes
B M. A. Barnes
S Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd
4 SHANTOU LUCKY(IRE) (40)
ChgShantou(USA)-Backtothekingsnest(IRE) 8 11-0
J AaronAnderson (5) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Jessica Bedi, Yarm
O Peak Racing
B James Coen
5 MATOURY(GB) (24)
BgKingman-Sinnamary(IRE)
6 10-9
J William Maggs (5) E Tongue Strap
T Mike Sowersby, Malton
O Mrs J. M. Plummer
B Hascombe &Valiant Stud Ltd
S Mike Sowersby Racing
6 SQUARE DU ROULE (FR) (19)
BgIt’sGino(GER)-Semur(FR) 5 10-7
J James Davies
T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
O Overthe Jumps Racing
B Jacques Beres & Francoise Beres
S Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
7 MADEMEWHATIAM (GB) (13)
J Jamie Hamilton
T Annabelle Sowray, Helmsley
O Miss Annabelle Sowray
B Elms Bloodstock
THIRD RACE
TFRHHHII BHA99
FORM01/PP1-2 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden placed in a bumper and over hurdles in August2023(wellheldlastrununderRules) Hasbeenoperatingasa Pointer more recently, running creditably on previous two starts (winnerinApril) Revertstohurdlesandshouldbecompetitive.
Aug23 Wor 23f HcpH good 7/11 Karavomylos (IRE) 23l
Jun23 Swl 20f HcpH good 3/9 BobbySocks 18l Apr23 Fls 21f Hdl good 4/7 Long Symphony(IRE) 60l
TFRHHIII BHA91
FORM50/013//0-
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a 2 1/2m Perth handicap in 2022. Off for 28 months before a well-held seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, goodtosoft,9/1)inNovemberlastyear,whennotshapingwithanabundance ofpromise.Absentforafurther6monthsandquestionstoanswernow.
Nov24 Kel 20f HcpH gd-sf 7/11 Starlyte (IRE) 29l Jul22 Per 20f HcpH good 3/5 Malangen (IRE) 12l Jun22 Per 20f HcpH good 1/10 SwordofFate(IRE) 12l
TFRHHHHI BHA88
FORM22345-3
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in selling/maiden company in May 2024 but underperformed in novice handicap companythereafter Ran right upto best formwhenthirdinaPerthnovice(16.2f)onreappearancelastmonth.Chanceif hecanreplicatethatperformanceupintrip/backinhandicapcompany.
15May Per 16f Hdl good 3/11 The Last Cloud (IRE) 103/4l Sep24 Per 16f Hdl good 5/11 Luckie Seven (IRE) 31l Jun24 Hex 23f HcpH good 4/14 Jeteye (IRE) 7
TFRHHHII BHA85
FORM660640-
TIMEFORMVIEWWonoffa1lbhighermarkthanthiswhenlandinga21/2m PerthhandicapinSeptemberbuthasn’tbeenfiringonallcylinderssince.Ran nosortofraceoveralongertripatthatvenue(23.9f,soft)inApril.Something toprovebackdownintripfollowingwindsurgery
23Apr Per 23f HcpH gd-sf 10/11 Henrysbrotherjack 31l
21Mar Mus 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/9 Summergrounds 101/2l 2Mar Don 20f HcpH good 6/8 Horsesomeharry 13l
TFRHHHII BHA80
FORM0/336P/-3
TIMEFORMVIEWOfferedsomethingtoworkwithonfirsttwostartsoverhurdles in 2023 but below form on final two outings of that season in February 2024 Exceededexpectationsreturningfrom15monthswhenthirdoverC&Dlastmonth, albeitinathinrace Remainstobeseenifhecanbuildonthatperformance.
9May Mkt 20f HcpH good 3/6 Iron Heart 12l Feb24 Don 19f HcpH soft P/12 LiborLadFeb24 Swl 24f HcpH gd-sf 6/9 Hobb’s Delight 31l
TFRHHHHI BHA78
FORM0/0054-3
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadilyprogressedinhandicaps,strongeratthefinishwhen fourth at Warwick (19f) on first run after a breathing operation. Built on that whenthirdina10-runnerNewtonAbbothandicap(18.5f)lastmonth,thoughdid carryheadabitawkwardlyafter2out.Stillonetoconsiderinthiscompany.
14May Ntn 18f HcpH good 3/10 GetTheValue (IRE) 51/4l 14Apr War 19f HcpH good 4/10 HighwayOne O Five (IRE)11/2l Jul24 Utt 19f HcpH soft 5/9 TenTenTwenty (IRE) 20l
TFRHHIII BHA74
FORM00P6-5P
TIMEFORM VIEW Only fair form in handicaps for Paul Nolan and hasn’timprovedonthatinsolestartforMarkWalfordorintwostarts forcurrent connections, pulled-up most recent run at Hexham. Back intripbuthassomethingtofindonform.
20May Hex 23f HcpH good P/7 Man ofAction (IRE)3May Hex 23f HcpH gd-sf 5/9 Robert d’Ores (FR) 11l Oct24 Swl 20f HcpH good 6/11 QueensVenture (IRE) 20l
8 PRAIRIE QUEEN (GB)
(70)
BrmEasternAnthem(IRE)-LupaMontana(USA) 5 10-3
J Sean Houlihan E Tongue Strap
T Susan Gardner, Longdown
O Clear Racing & Partner
B Ashbrittle Stud
S Woodhayes Stud, Clear Financial Advice Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
TFRHHHHH BHA74 FORM0/0P502-
TIMEFORMVIEWLeftbehindpreviouseffortswhenlookingfarmore professionaltofinishrunner-upinaWincantonhandicap(19.8f,good) inMarch,maderunningandonlyheadedfinal100yards.Shouldbein themixifinthesimilarformfollowingabreathingoperation.
24Mar Wcn 19f HcpH good 2/9 Basman Palace (SAF) 2l 7Mar Exe 18f HcpH good 9/10 Nobody’s Perfect (IRE) 61l 7Feb Bgr 19f HcpH soft 5/10 Chosen Bae (IRE) 14l
2024: KOSASIEMPRE (FR) 6 12 0 Charlie Hammond 10-1 (Stuart Edmunds) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4, 8.
Stewards Note:
SHANTOU LUCKY: Following its run on 23/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
MADEMEWHATIAM: Following its run on 20/5/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Dapper Gent (GB), Prairie Queen (GB), 9-2 Square du Roule (FR), 8-1 St Patricks Bridge (IRE), 9-1 Gonfalonier (FR), Shantou Lucky (IRE), 16-1 Mademewhatiam (GB), 18-1 Matoury (GB)
PRAIRIE QUEEN ran her best race to date when runner-up at Wincanton in March and still lightly-raced, she may be able to break her maiden on first run following wind surgery Dapper Gent shapes as though the step up to 2m4f could be in his favour and rates the main danger following his creditable reappearance last month, with Square du Roule not ruled out if seeing out his race
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PRAIRIE QUEEN 2.DAPPER GENT 3.SQUARE DU ROULE (FR)
(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000
Owners Prize Money 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630 (PenaltyValue £13202.50)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (49 wins from 217 runners, 23%) runs PRINCE IMPERIAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr J Snowden (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs DONNIE AZOFF LONGESTTRAVELLER: LETTERSTON LADY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 310 miles.
1 PRINCE IMPERIAL(USA) (23)
BgFrankel-Proportional 8 12-0
J Beau Morgan (5) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O The Box 8 Partnership
B Juddmonte Farms Inc
S Motaclan
2 ICAREALLEN (FR) (27)
BgCokoriko(FR)-Coeurd’Allen(FR) 7 11-8
J Richie McLernon E Tongue Strap
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Bruno Vagne
S Wasdell Group
3 DONNIEAZOFF (IRE) (30)
ChgDylanThomas(IRE)-BonnyRiver(IRE) 9 11-3
J Gavin Sheehan E Tongue Strap
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O Blazing Blues and Twos
B P. J. Reynolds
S BetVictor
4 LETTERSTON LADY(GB) (24)
ChmGetaway(GER)-Whenskiesareblue(IRE) 7 11-1
J Sean Bowen
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O S Williams, J Brace &A Davies
B Peel Bloodstock
5 GO GO CHICAGO (IRE) (18)
BgShirocco(GER)-ChicagoVic(IRE) 8 11-0
J Jamie Hamilton
T Ruth Jefferson, Malton
O Where It All Began Paul Hanagan
B Michael O’Donovan
6 HIGH FIBRE (IRE) (10)
BgVadamos(FR)-MultiGrain
6 10-12
J Bryan Carver E Tongue Strap
T Harry Fry, Corscombe
O G C Stevens and Mrs C Fry
B Ringfort Stud Ltd
S Grosvenor Sport
7 BANNISTER (FR) (17)
J Tom Broughton (5)
T Nick Kent, Brigg
O Crossed Fingers Partnership
B Oceanic
TFRHHHII BHA129
FORM13111-2 CD BF
TIMEFORMVIEWHasshowedmarkedimprovementsincejoiningthisyard,winning overC&Dandprovingbetterthaneverlandingahat-trickatWarwick(19f)inApril. Matchedthateffortwhenonlynarrowlydeniedthe4-timeratthesamevenue(21f)16 daysago Upingradebutcannotbedismissedincurrentform.
10May War 21f HcpH good 2/4 Mammies Boy(IRE) nk 24Apr War 19f HcpH good 1/9 Bowenspark(IRE) 1l Nov24 Plm 20f Hdl good 1/5 JustLuckySivola(FR) nk
TFRHHHII BHA123
FORM10200-2
TIMEFORMVIEWIsn’ttheeasiesttocatchrightbutbouncedbackfromacouple oflessereffortwhenrunner-upina23fWorcesterhandicaplastmonth,deserving extracredithavingsufferedinterferenceattheendofthebackstraight.Respected butmoreonhisplatefacedwithashapertestinbettercompany.
6May Wor 23f HcpH good 2/9 Ernest Gray (IRE)
11Apr Ayr 24f HcpH gd-sf 11/13 Billy Boi Blue
22Feb Chp 23f HcpH soft 9/13 J’Ai Froid (IRE) 26l
TFRHHHII BHA118
FORM4250P-1
TIMEFORMVIEWLosthiswayattheendoflastseasonbutmadea successful reappearance forsecond successiveyearwhen winning a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter 30 days ago, winning with a littletospare.Notruledoutonthebackofacareerbesteffort.
3May Utt 19f HcpH good 1/7 TuneInABox(IRE) 3/4l Oct24 Her 21f HcpH good P/8 Gris Majeur(FR)Sep24 Plm 15f HcpH gd-sf 7/8 Enthused (IRE) 15l
TFRHHHHI BHA116
FORM544/1/3-1 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who also scored twice in this sphere during 2022/23 campaign. Built on promising reappearance at Ffos Las when runningrightuptoherbesttolanda23fhandicapthiscourselastmonth.Up4lb forthatbutshe’slowmileageandcouldbeopentomoreimprovement.
9May Mkt 23f HcpH good 1/9 Bethpage(IRE) nk 16Apr Fls 20f HcpH soft 3/9 BectiveAbbey(IRE) 1
/
l May23 Fls 20f HcpH good 1/6 WatergrangeJack(IRE)1
TFRHHHII BHA115
FORM1302-1
TIMEFORMVIEW Has improved in two starts this season, runner-up in a Kelsonovice(18f)onreappearancepriortoshowingagutsyattitudeback inhandicapcompanywhensuccessfulatPerth(20f)18daysago Onlysixth careerstartbutwillneedtoimproveagaininastrongerrace
15May Per 20f HcpH good 1/8
ParkAnnonciade(FR) s.h
7Apr Kel 18f Hdl good 2/9 Cloonainra (IRE) 21/4l Oct24 Wet 24f HcpH gd-sf 7/11 Billy Boi Blue 18l
TFRHHHHH BHA113
FORM3232-1
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulonFlat(stays11/4m).Shapedwellwhenplacedon first4startsinmaidenhurdlesanddidn’tneedtoimprovetogetoffthemarkat fifthtimeofaskingatWorcester(2m)lastmonth.Thislongertripshouldbewithin hisrangeandhe’sverymuchopentoimprovementonhandicapdebut. 23May Wor 16f Hdl good 1/8
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner for Tom George and back to form for current stable last year, landing a course handicap in September priorto an excellentsecondhere3weekslater.Shapedencouraginglyonreappearanceat Aintree17daysagoandshouldbespotonforthis.Solidclaims.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: BALLYGEARY(IRE) 7 10 10 Brian Hughes 10-1 (Donald McCain) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 High Fibre (IRE), 4-1 Letterston Lady (GB), 11-2 Prince Imperial (USA), 6-1 Donnie Azoff (IRE), 7-1 Icare Allen (FR), 9-1 Go Go Chicago (IRE), 11-1 Bannister (FR)
Each of the septet have legitimate claims, though recent maiden winner HIGH FIBRE may have the scope for most improvement having been fairly useful on the Flat (stayed 1 1/4m), now tackling a longer trip on handicap debut. Connections of course winner Bannister have likely had one eye on this race and he should go well following an encouraging reappearance at Aintree, with Letterston Lady respected having looked as good as ever since returning from an absence.
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(CLASS 5)
for novice 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)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (36 wins from 163 runners, 22%) runs GWENNIE MAYJEM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (2 wins from 22 runners, 9%) runs GWENNIE MAYJEM LONGESTTRAVELLER: CONQUER THE BREEZE trained by M Barnes, Brampton, 180 miles.
1 FOREVERWALKING (IRE) (50)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-UntilForever(IRE) 7 12-0
J Lee Edwards
T Kevin Frost, Newark
O Mr Kevin Frost
B Howard Spooner & Ian Weaver
S Kevin Frost Racing
2 GWENNIE MAYJEM (FR) (26)
BgManatee-CitySport(FR) 5 11-13
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Ms Gwendoline M Clarke
B Haras de L’Etoile &A. S. Gabrielle
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
3 OLD BUTGOLD
(GB) (85)
BgKayfTara-MonitaBonita 6 11-7
J HenryBrooke
T Martin Todhunter, Penrith
O Ms Helen C Gordon
B R. F. and S. D. Knipe
4 MYVIRTUE (GB) (25)
BmBlueBresil(FR)-NoVirtue 7 10-12
J MurrayDodd (7)
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
O Mr S. Flook
B Mr Stephen Flook
S Ap Precision Groundworks
5
THE DIPPER (IRE) (63)
ChgElSalvador(IRE)-LadyWagner(IRE) 6 10-10
J ConorRabbitt (5)
T Nicky Richards, Greystoke
O Eddie Melville
B Colin Gainford
S KingdomTaverns,EquineProductsLtd(EquineNutrition)
6 CONQUERTHE BREEZE (IRE) (20)
BgWarCommand(USA)-DancingWithStars(IRE) 6 10-8
J Charlie Price (3) E Tongue Strap
T Maurice Barnes, Brampton
O Miss A Lee Mr M Barnes
B Edmond Kinane & Donal Sweeney
7 PROSPECTHOUSE (IRE) (13)
BgRetirementPlan-Niffyrann(FR) 7 10-4
J William Maggs (5) E Visor
T Peter Niven, Malton
O Hard Held Partnership and Angus Racing
B Ms Virginia Naylor-Leyland
S P D Niven Racing Ltd
TFRHHHII BHA98
FORMP/20403-
TIMEFORMVIEW Pointwinnerwho was runner-up in 2 1/2mThurles maiden hurdleforWillieMullinsinNovember Subsequentlychangedhandsfor£4,000 andhasn’tmatchedthatformin4startsforpresentyard,butit’snotbeyond therealmsofpossibilitythathe’lldobetternowswitchedtofences. 13Apr Str 18f HcpH good 3/6 Jackpot Cash (FR) 14l 17Mar Swl 20f HcpH gd-sf 7/7 ThankYou Blue 40l 12Feb Wet 19f Hdl soft 4/10 Wendigo (FR) 13l
TFRHHHHH BHA97
FORM42421-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following 5 attempts over hurdles but quickly established himself as a better chaser, taking steps forward with stylish victoriesatWarwickandNewtonAbbotthelasttwice(bothataround2mon goodground) 10lbriseforlatestsuccessmaynotbeenoughtostophim.
7May Ntn 16f HcpC good 1/6 ElRojoGrande(IRE) 11l 24Apr War 16f HcpC good 1/10 ElRojoGrande(IRE) 31/4l 14Apr War 16f HcpC good 2/7 Iskard’Airy (FR) 4l
TFRHIIII BHA91
FORM2/0050-
TIMEFORMVIEW Went close sole start between the flags last February and thereweresignsthathewasstartingtogetthehangofthingswhenfifthof10 inamaidenhurdleatNewcastleearlierthisyear However,hewaswellheldon handicapdebutlasttimeandbigstepforwardneedednowtacklingfences.
9Mar Car 19f HcpH gd-sf 11/11 Coniston George (IRE) 66l 22Feb Nwc 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/10 Young Getaway(IRE) 16l 1Feb Wet 19f Hdl soft 13/14 Lud’or(FR) 101l
TFRHHHII BHA82
FORM0/30/12-2 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedformtogetoffthemarkina10-runnerhandicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good) last May. Good second on return at Herefordthis spring and made a reasonablyencouraging chasing debutwhen again finding just onetoogoodatStratford(17f,good) Shouldmakeherpresencefelt.
8May Str 16f HcpC good 2/6 FoxWallace (IRE)
10Apr Her 19f HcpH good 2/8 Mistral Blue
May24 Swl 15f HcpH good 1/10 AscensionDay(IRE)
TFRHIIII BHA80
FORM0/06006-
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on low-key maiden/novice hurdle formonhandicapdebutinthatsphereatNewcastleinMarch.Hopes pinned on the switched to the larger obstacles sparking a jolt of improvementhere.
31Mar Nwc 16f HcpH good 6/9 Wild Nephin 38l 22Feb Nwc 16f Hdl gd-sf 7/10 Young Getaway(IRE) 28l 2Jan Ayr 16f Hdl soft 10/10 Walking OnADream (IRE)51l
TFRHHHII BHA78
FORMPPP32-3 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Has found a little improvement since returning from a break in March, third over this C&D and then finished runner-up at Sedgefield. However, revertedto his clumsyways back atthe lattercourse lasttimeandit’shighlylikelythathewillagainfindoneortwotoogood.
13May Seg 16f HcpC gd-fm 3/5 Delpotro (FR) 14l 11Apr Seg 16f HcpC good 2/7 Royal Max (FR) 31/4l 26Mar Mkt 17f HcpC good 3/6 Pittsburg (IRE) 11l
TFRHHHII BHA74 FORM53501-3 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWWellbackedinachangeofheadgearandrespondedwell to a more positive ride when making all over C&D in April. Didn’t do much wrongwhenthirdover21/2matHuntingdonnexttime,albeitdidn’thelphis riderbyhangingrightatthebusinessendoftherace Each-waychance.
8 STRAITOUTTACOMPTON (GB) (21)
BgComptonPlace-RedMischief(IRE) 9 10-2
J James Best
T Michael Chapman, Market Rasen
O Mrs M. Chapman
B The Red Mischief Partnership
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
TFRHIIII BHA64 FORM00/6/03-P
TIMEFORM VIEW Will need to show an improved effort here after recentunderwhelmingruns.
12May Swl 15f Hdl good P/6 R SAmbush (IRE)Dec24 Mkt 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/4 Magnetic North (IRE) 7l Oct24 Str 16f HcpH heavy 7/9 One Last Glance 23l
2024: CLEAN GETAWAY(IRE) 7 9 13JoeWilliamson 8-1 (Philip Kirby) 8 ran Visor worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Gwennie May Jem (FR), 11-2 Conquer The Breeze (IRE), 13-2 My Virtue (GB), 7-1 Prospect House (IRE), 12-1 Foreverwalking (IRE), 40-1 The Dipper (IRE), 50-1 Old But Gold (GB), 200-1 Straitouttacompton (GB)
The most likely scenario is that GWENNIE MAY JEM will find the necessary improvement to overcome a 10lb rise for last month’s NewtonAbbot success and complete the hat-trick.The 5-y-o has really clicked over fences the last twice and, given his age and low mileage, further progress is a distinct possibility My Virtue’s chase debut was encouraging and she is preferred as the main danger ahead of Prospect House and Conquer The Breeze.
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RACE (CLASS 5)
for 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)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (49 wins from 217 runners, 23%) runs NACHTGEIST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (11 wins from 46 runners, 24%) runs MARKET HOUSE LONGESTTRAVELLER: GAME BEAAA trained by D Bourke, Lockerbie, 199 miles.
1 NACHTGEIST(IRE) (186)
ChgHighlandReel(IRE)-Neele(IRE) 5 12-0
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Middleham Park XCV & M Harris
B Juergen & Ursula Imm GbR
S Middleham Park Racing
2 BUXTED REEL(IRE) (25)
BgHighlandReel(IRE)-BlueLightning 6 11-8
J Cameron Iles (5)
T Tom Lacey, Woolhope
O Value Racing - Buxted Reel
B M. Phelan
S Plumbing World
3 CHOIRMASTER (GB) (616)
ChgIffraaj-Lamentation
6 11-6
J Theo Gillard E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
O The Shinton Family
B Overbury Stallions Ltd
4 MARKETHOUSE (IRE) (12)
BgTamayuz-Saree 5 11-6
J MrAlexChadwick(5) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T James Owen, Newmarket
O Three Farmers
B Ballygallon Stud Limited
S The Injured Jockeys Fund
5 MALINHEADSEAROVERS(IRE) (195)
BgZoffany(IRE)-Providencia
5 11-1
J David Noonan E Tongue Strap
T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
O D. R. & E. E. Brown
B Liam Phelan
S JMC Surfacing Contractors
6 GMS PRINCE (GB) (24)
BgKayfTara-Zartwyda(IRE)
10 11-1
J TabithaWorsley(3) E Tongue Strap
T Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon
O Graham Brothers Racing Partnership
B Graham Brothers Racing Partnership
S GRAHAMS ESTATES LIMITED
7 GAME BEAAA(IRE) (214)
BrmLibertarian-BallaBrack(IRE) 8 10-11
J DannyMcMenamin E Tongue Strap
T Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie
O Cherrybank Crusaders
B P. &T. Crotty S A Henderson
TFRHHHHI BHA99
FORM325/206-
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulatbestonFlatandfairformoverhurdlesfor Anthony Charlton and Gary & Josh Moore (though below form on final two outings for those connections) Should be competitive if backtohisbestondebutforexcellentyard
Nov24 Lin 19f HcpH soft 6/7 Speiriuil (IRE) 33l
Nov24 Asc 19f HcpH good 7/10 Ballytechno (IRE) 36l
Oct24 Hun 19f HcpH good 2/8 HarryGulliver 41/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA93
FORM64-3
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped betterthan previouslyinthis sphere when fourth at Worcester(16f) in Septemberandwon onthe Flat at Chelmsford City(14f)the followingmonth.Consideratelyhandledwhenawellheldthirdonfinalqualifying run(following7monthsoff)andcoulddobetternowhandicapping.
8May Str 16f Hdl good 3/7 SirGalahad (IRE) 28l
Oct24 Chd 14f Hcp stand 1/7 Simiyann(IRE) 1/2l
Sep24 Wor 16f Hdl good 4/12 Handlethekettle (IRE) 16l
TFRHHHII BHA91
FORM23U136/- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat and modest winning hurdler for these connections.Again didn’t look the most straightforward when last seen finishing wellheldina2mWarwickhandicapinSeptember2023.Cheekpiecesheworethat dayareretainedandmarketmayguideexpectationsonfirstrunfor20months.
Sep23 War 16f HcpH good 6/7 Uggy UggyUggy 31l
Sep23 Bgr 16f HcpH good 3/6 SwiftTuttle (IRE) 1l Aug23 Bgr 16f HcpH good 1/9 MaxofStars(FR) 3/4l
TFRHHHHH BHA91
FORM0/0000-3
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden in Ireland for Barry Connell but thrived on Level for these connections. Sole hurdle start forJames Owen (third of5 at Fakenham, 2 1/2m)offeredsomeencouragmentandrecentFlatwinatBrightonconfirmshe’sin excellentheart.Downintripandwarrantsplentyofrespectbackoverhurdles.
21May Btn 11f Hcp good 1/7 Standbackandlook nk
6May Fkn 20f HcpH good 3/5 RabyMere (FR) 21/4
2Apr Swl 11f Hcp stand 2/4 ForcaTimao (IRE) 5
TFRHHIII BHA86
FORM404-
TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive maiden on the Flat and well held in 3 runs over hurdles in October/November Significant improvement neededonhandicapdebut.
Nov24 Fkn 16f Hdl gd-sf 4/6 Secret des Dieux (FR) 21l Nov24 Hun 15f Hdl good 8/11 Kally des Bruyeres (FR) 17l Oct24 Fkn 16f Hdl good 4/8 ChargingThunder 24l
TFRHHHHI BHA86
FORM333F5-3
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenaftertwentyrunsbutoftenperforms creditably at this venue. Held every chance when falling at the last here over18.6finMarchandhascontinuedingoodheartsince,latestthirdina C&Dhandicap24daysago Shouldbeinthemixagain.
9May Mkt 16f HcpH good 3/9 Bluenose Belle (USA) 91/2l 20Apr Mkt 18f HcpH good 5/11 Robber’s Bridge (IRE) 6l 16Mar Mkt 18f HcpH good F/5 Let’s SailAway -
HHHII BHA82 FORM332550- C
TIMEFORMVIEWTypicallystrongtravellingcoursewinnerheldherform welllastseason,farfromdisgracedonlatestoutingatNewcastle(16.9f) inOctober Hassincehadanotherbreathingoperationandholdsdefinite formclaimsifreadytorollafter7monthsoff
8 REDTRAIL(IRE) (43)
ChmGalileoGold-Tamika(IRE)
6 10-10
J AaronAnderson (5) E Tongue Strap
T Mike Sowersby, Malton
O MrA. Waite
B MrAndrew Heffernan
S Mike Sowersby Racing
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
TFRHHIII BHA81
FORM6060PP-
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner on the Flat for Andrew McNamara in Ireland but more miss than hit over hurdles. offering little in 4 outings forcurrentyard,the latestwhen pulled-up here on firststartfollowingwindsurgery Besttolookelsewhere.
20Apr Mkt 18f HcpH good P/11 Robber’s Bridge (IRE)16Mar Mkt 18f HcpH good P/5 Let’s SailAway1Mar Don 16f HcpH gd-sf 14/14 Aotano (GER) 98l
2024: RIGHTNOW(IRE) 4 11 6 Nathan Moscrop 20-1 (Rebecca Menzies) 13 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7. Stewards Note:
NACHTGEIST: Following its run on 28/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
CHOIRMASTER: Following its run on 25/9/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Buxted Reel (IRE), 4-1 Market House (IRE), 5-1 Nachtgeist (IRE), 11-2 Gms Prince (GB), 9-1 Game Beaaa (IRE), 10-1 Choirmaster (GB), 16-1 Malinheadsearovers (IRE), 50-1 Red Trail (IRE)
Most of the 8 runners in with a chance, marginal preference is for MARKET HOUSE on only second hurdles start forJames Owen, having thrived on the Flat since joining the yard that does so well with new recruits. Gms Prince remains a maiden but so often runs creditably here, so she should be in the mix again along with potential improvers Buxted Reel and Nachtgeist.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MARKET HOUSE (IRE) 2.GMS PRINCE 3.BUXTED REEL (IRE)
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Hally’s Kitchen
Official equine ambassador for Market Rasen Racecourse
Hally’s Kitchen retired in 2020 following an unsuccessful National Hunt career while in training with Justin Landy, she ran nine times under rules and once in a point-to-point without troubling the judge. She is now owned by Samantha Hunt and is excelling in the show ring!
Hally (as she is known) has competed in several high profile shows including the RoR finals at Hickstead and in an SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifier at Burghley Horse Trials.
Samantha describes Hally as kind and laid-back - she loves cuddles and being groomed!
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for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £4000
Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25):
N & W Twiston-Davies (15 wins from 88 runners, 17%) runs I’M A BELIEVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (1 win from 8 runners, 12%) runs KEEPMEOUTOFTHIS LONGESTTRAVELLER: I’M A BELIEVER trained by N & W Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 174 miles.
1 KEEPMEOUTOFTHIS (FR) (116)
BorBrgJeuStEloi(FR)-UrracaduMou(FR) 5 11-2
J BenJones E Tongue Strap
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O OAP IV
B E.A.R.L. Domaine Du Mou
S Horse & Groom East Ashling
2 RODEO (FR) (-)
J Jonathan Burke
T Tom George, Slad
O MrT. R. George
B Pierre Tarsieu de Maleissye Melun &Alex
S HBA Media
3 SANTORINI GREY(IRE) (168)
GrgOcovango-Derreenmoe(IRE) 5 11-2
J Gavin Sheehan
T Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
O Mr F. J. Brennan
B MrJoe McEvoy
4 I’MABELIEVER (IRE) (22)
BgElusivePimpernel(USA)-AcademyMiss(IRE) 4 10-11
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
B Tom Radley
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TFRHHIII BHAFORM0-
TIMEFORMVIEW€50,000JeuStEloigeldingoutofaFrenchchaser (2 1/2m/2 3/4m cross-countrywinner). 9/1, no impact in Huntingdon bumperondebut4monthsago Tonguestrapgoesonnow. 6Feb Hun 15f NHF gd-sf 11/11 Quaviste (FR) 23l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM TIMEFORMVIEWNoRiskAtAllgelding.Dam,rantwiceoverhurdles in France, half-sister to French 19f hurdle winner Blueness. Not overfaced for debut and yard’s last 3 newcomers in bumpers have finished112.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHIII BHAFORM60-
TIMEFORMVIEW Finished last home on both starts in bumpers for SuzySmithandishardtorecommendondebutfornewyard
Dec24 Swl 15f NHF gd-sf 13/13 InTheAge (FR) 58l Nov24 Asc 15f NHF good 6/6 Kajikia (FR) 43/4l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM2
TIMEFORM VIEW Elusive Pimpernel half-brother to a point winner and fairhurdlerPoliceAcademy. 4/1, green but showed plentywhen secondin6-runnerPlumptonbumperondebut3weeksago,shaping likemoreofastayer.Hasscopeandwillimprove 11May Plm 17f NHF good 2/6 Queen’sTheatre
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 1-2 I’m A Believer (IRE), 5-2 Rodeo (FR), 20-1 Keepmeoutofthis (FR), 66-1 Santorini Grey (IRE)
I’M A BELIEVER showed plenty first time up at Plumpton 3 weeks ago and could be hard to beat even though he’s surely more of a stayer. Tom George has had 2 winners and a second with his last 3 newcomers in bumpers so Rodeo has to be respected.
HBLB Prize Money
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £139,487 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025.
