TODAY’S RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Chief Steward
Louise Moore
Stewards’ Panel Chair
Christopher Bennett
Steward
Michael Eyre
Assistant Steward
Michael Walton
Raceday Assistant
Ali Galliers-Pratt
Starters
Shaun Mitchell, Russell Garritty
Judge
Nick Bostock
Clerk Of The Scales
Claudia Marelli
Veterinary Officers
Alice Brown, Graham Potts
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 Rollason, Dr Lawrence, Dr James
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Lisa Cook, Leanne Asprey, Victoria Forbes
Raceday Presenter
Anthony Kemp
Commentator
Gareth Topham
Betting Ring Manager
Cliff Morrissey
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
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Jack Pryor - 07909 000955
Head Groundsman
Tim Beebe
Sales Executive
Shannen Williamson
Hospitality & Events Co-Ordinators
Patricia Grove, 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 3.30 - THE MANGO CIDER MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the 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 maiden three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, September 22nd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Weights: 3-y-o 10st 3lb; 4-y-o 11st 5lb 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Docks Beers has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £32. - Closed September 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (PenaltyValue £3960.75)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 4.05 -THE OVERTIME CRAFTLAGER HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, September 22nd and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Penalties, after September 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Docks Beers has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £34. - Closed September 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 4.35 - THE DOCKS BEERS NEIGHS & IPAS JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7624 to the winning horse The second to receive £3512, the third £1755 and the fourth £879 for juvenile three yrs old. Enter by noon, September 22nd and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb Docks Beers has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply 8 entries at £60 - Closed September 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5842; Second £2922; Third £1460; Fourth £731. (PenaltyValue £7624.40) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 5.10 - THE NEVER SAY DIE IPA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) 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 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions) £86 stake ifthe horse is rated 114 or higher, or £17 stake ifthe horse is rated 113 or lowerwith £69 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Penalties, after September 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Docks Beers has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 10 entries at £86. - Closed September 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768; Fourth £884; Fifth £441. (Penalty Value £9241.75) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 5.45 - THE DOCKS BEERS LINCOLN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £21124 to the winning horse The second to receive £9720, the third £4860, the fourth £2432 and the fifth £1212. for three yrs old and upwards. £200 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £160 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Penalties, after September 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb NB: This race was previously the Prelude Hurdle. Docks Beers has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice 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 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 18 entries, 5 at £40 and 13 at £200 - Closed September 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16156; Second £8076; Third £4040; Fourth £2020; Fifth £1008. (PenaltyValue £21124)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 6.15 -THE HARD GRAFTPALEALE HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, September 22nd and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Penalties, after September 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Docks has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 19 entries at £31. - Closed September 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
formaidenthreeyrsoldandupwardsfilliesandmares Totalprizefund£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): D Skelton (36 wins from 161 runners, 22%) runs SETTLE DOWN JILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M & D Easterby (4 wins from 41 runners, 10%) runs BROOKLYN LULLABY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: BROADWAY HONEY trained by N & W Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 174 miles.
1 BROADWAYHONEY(IRE) (203)
ChmZambeziSun-BroadwayTheatre(IRE) 5 11-7
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O WillyTwiston-Davies
B John Leahy
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
2 BROOKLYN LULLABY(GB) (12)
BmOldenTimes-MissFortywinks 5 11-7
J HarryBannister
T Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
O MrJ. T. Brown
B J. T. Brown
3 CENTURION’S SISTER (IRE) (190)
ChmGetaway(GER)-Ain’tMisbehavin(IRE) 5 11-7
J DannyMcMenamin
T Nicky Richards, Greystoke
O Greystoke Owners
B Sean Gorman
S Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
4 LADYVELOUETTE (GB) (31)
BmTelescope(IRE)-GrapeTreeFlame 5 11-7
J William Maggs (5)
T OllyWilliams, Market Rasen
O Mr OllyWilliams
B F. Lloyd
5 LIPSTICKTRACES (IRE) (23)
BmCalifet(FR)-WesternGoose(IRE) 5 11-7
J Brian Hughes
T Justin Landy, Leyburn
O Mrs Pauline Southerington
B Keith Douglas
6 LYNSEYLARUE (IRE) (8)
BmElusivePimpernel(USA)-OpenYourHeart(IRE) 6 11-7
J IsabelWilliams
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O MrW Corrigan Racing
B Mr Richard Murphy
S Tote
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Sullivan Group Limited & Dan Skelton
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
TFRHHIII BHAFORM0-
TIMEFORM VIEW Made an unpromising start to her career when eighthof12inbumperatHereford(16.2f,good)inMarch,goingwith little fluency Needs to leave that well behind now switching to hurdling. 8Mar Her 16f NHF good 8/12 Celestron Star 65l
TFRHIIII BHAFORM06U0
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-held in bumpers and tailed off completed startoverhurdles.
15Sep Wor 16f Hdl gd-sf 10/13 MrMcLoughlan 35l 20Aug Wor 16f Hdl good U/15 Celestron Star
2Jul Wor 16f NHF good 6/10 WoodlandAdventure(IRE) 13l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM022-
TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway filly who improved on bumper debut formwhenrunner-upatNewcastle(16.2f,slow)inJanuaryandranto a similar level when filling same spot at Musselburgh. Bred to do betterstillnowjumpingandneedstakingseriously
21Mar Mus 17f NHF gd-sf 2/7 Chanonry Point (IRE) 41/4l
28Jan Nwc 16f NHF st-sl 2/9 Blue Betty 31/2l Nov24 Car 17f NHF gd-sf 8/11 Getawhisky 13l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM5-5
TIMEFORMVIEW Fifth sole start in Irish points (May2024) andwas in need of the experience when fifth of 7 in bumper at Hexham (16.2f, goodto firm, 80/1) on NH debut nearly18 months later, running green. Makeshurdlebowandislikelytobebettersuitedbylongertripsintime.
27Aug Hex 16f NHF good 5/7 Peace Belle 15l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM2-3245
TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeall3outingsinbumpersbutwent backwards from hurdling debut when fifth of 6 in maiden (11/4) at Sedgefield(19.8f,good)23daysago Backdownintrip
HHIII BHAFORM403-145
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual Irish point winner but well-held both hurdle starts. 19Sep Ntn 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/7 Best Night (FR) 20l 30Aug
8 FOR LOVE OFBEAUTY(GB) (116)
BfUlysses(IRE)-ALegacyofLove(IRE) 4 11-5
J KielanWoods E Tongue Strap
T DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson,Stow-On-The-Wold
O BDRSyndicates
B Brenda Karn Smith
S Pragnell TFRHHHII BHAFORM5-6
9 LADYTADITA(GB) (319)
ChfMasterstroke(USA)-Fabrika 4 11-5
J Gavin Sheehan
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O MrA Palk
B Yorton Farm Stud
S BetVictor
10 NOBLE MISS (GB) (94)
BfNobleMission-Volver(IRE) 4 11-5
J Tom Cannon E Hood
T Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting
O Lady Cecil, Family & Friends
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook
S Tattersalls
11 CASUALENCOUNTER (GB) (28)
BfPassingGlance-CapeSpirit(IRE) 3 10-3
J Isabelle Ryder(7)
T Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
O Mr F. J. Brennan
B Kingsclere Stud
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
TIMEFORMVIEWJustmodestforminapairofbumpersandneeds morenowswitchingtohurdling.
3Jun Swl 15f NHF good 6/8 Rosie Baloo
21Apr Fkn 16f NHF good 5/9 Claim du Brizais (FR) 12l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM1-
TIMEFORM VIEW Related to winners and off the mark at the first time of asking in 5-runner bumper at Huntingdon in November, stormingclear Makesobviousappealnowmakinghurdlingdebutin aracethatlacksstengthindepth. Nov24 Hun 15f NHF good 1/5 DoWahDiddy 8l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM13-54
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful onthe firstof2 outings inHuntingdon bumpers for Rae Guest last autumn but has been comfortably held bothhurdlestartsforcurrentyard Hooded.
25Jun Wor 16f Hdl good 4/9 Crown ofIndia (IRE) 34l 7Jun Wor 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/9 ChelseaAnnie (IRE) 21l Nov24 Hun 15f NHF good 3/5 LadyTadita 9l
TFRHIIII BHAFORM5
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden up to 2m on Flat and offered little triedhurdlingatNewtonAbbot4weeksago 30Aug Ntn 16f Hdl good 5/5 Manyana Blue 36l 9Aug Lin 13f Hcp good 5/7 Autumn’s Breeze (IRE) 14l 2Jul Chp 16f Hcp gd-fm 5/7 Black Smoke (IRE) 5l
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Hood worn first time by No 10
Tongue Strap worn by No 8.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.
Stewards Note:
LIPSTICK TRACES: Following its run on 4/9/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled and hung left. LYNSEY LARUE: Following its run on 19/9/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Lady Tadita (GB), 3-1 Settle Down Jill (IRE), 5-1 Centurion’s Sister (IRE), 9-1 Lipstick Traces (IRE), 18-1 For Love of Beauty (GB), 22-1 Lady Velouette (GB), 25-1 Broadway Honey (IRE), 33-1 Noble Miss (GB), 40-1 Lynsey Larue (IRE), 80-1 Brooklyn Lullaby (GB), 150-1 Casual Encounter (GB)
It was by no means a strong bumper LADYTADITAwon on her debut at Huntingdon last November, but she did it in quite taking style in the end and looks to have been found a good opportunity to follow up on her hurdling bow. Settle Down Jill proved an underwhelming favourite back down in class at Uttoxeterin Maybut is probablyworth anotherchance based on herbumperexploits. Centurion’s Sister should be a big factortoo given she’s bred to build on her bumper promise now tackling obstacles.
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (49 wins from 206 runners, 24%) runs SUMMERLEAZE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs SUMMERLEAZE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ST PATRICKS BRIDGE trained by A Gibbons, Westbury-on-Severn, 168 miles.
1 STPATRICKS BRIDGE (IRE) (42)
BgHillstar-GlazedStorm(IRE) 8 12-0
J Tom Broughton (5)
T Alexander Gibbons, Westbury-on-Severn
O MrAlexander Gibbons
B Raymond McArdle
2 SUMMERLEAZE (IRE) (40)
BrmSoldierofFortune(IRE)-LadyWiltonMilan(IRE) 8 11-12
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Mr Ralph Leonard Barton
B Michael Leacy
S RKBR Industrial Roofing Limited
3 REFORME (IRE) (38)
BgDiamondBoy(FR)-ArgentoLuna 6 11-7
J Robert Dunne E Hood
T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
O Rees, Green and Partner
B Mr K. D. Cotter
S JMC Surfacing Contractors
4 JIMMYJEROO (GB) (85)
BgTelescope(IRE)-Danarama 7 11-6
J Brendan Powell
T Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
O J &AYoung (Racing) Limited
B Mr & Mrs J. Young
S Jayplas
5 HENRYBOX BROWN (IRE) (27)
ChgGetaway(GER)-LoughCoyne(IRE) 8 11-3
J Ellis Collier(5)
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O Old Gold Racing 7
B Miss E. Hamilton
S Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing
6 GALWAYREEL(IRE) (27)
BgHighlandReel(IRE)-Moraine
6 11-2
J CharlieTodd E Cheek Pieces
T Ian Williams, Alvechurch
O Not One But Two
B Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd
S Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd
7 FRIARS ISLAND LADY(IRE) (88)
GrmDoyen(IRE)-Courtesan(FR) 7 11-1
J Freddie Mitchell (5) E Tongue Strap
T Max Comley, Naunton
O Friars Island Lady Partnership
B Paul Gibbons
TFRHHHHH BHA99 FORMP1-2631 C D
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerduringthespringandoffthemarkunder Rules on just his second chase start here (3m) 6 weeks ago, making all and respondingwell on long run-in (all fences in straight omitted) Has sinceleftFergalO’Brienbutremainsopentofurtherimprovement.
16Aug Mkt 21f HcpC good 1/8 Couldbeaweapon(IRE)51/2l 6Jul Mkt 23f HcpC
TFRHHHHI BHA97
FORM11-1304
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for current connections, easily completing a hurdles hat-trick at Stratford in May. Shaped much betterthanthedistancebeatensuggestsonbothstartsoverfences sofarsoremainswithpotentialinthissphere.
18Aug Str 27f HcpC gd-fm 4/6 MyGirl Katie (IRE) 15l 3Jul Per 23f HcpC good 8/11 Wheresmemoneygone(IRE) 61l 18May Str 26f HcpH good 3/5 Portobello Girl 2
TFRHHIII BHA92
FORM02P4-56
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdlerwhosteppeduponhispoorchase debut when sixth of 11 at Worcester but it wasn’t an easy watch. Hoodon1sttime.
20Aug Wor 23f HcpC good 6/11 AlmazharGarde (FR) 14l 13Jul Str 22f HcpC gd-fm 5/5 Backinaction (IRE) 36l 21Apr Fkn 20f HcpH good 4/4 Doc McCoy(IRE) 32l
TFRHHHII BHA91
FORM61-2343
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences at Hereford (20.9f) in AprilandbackedthatupwithgoodsecondatFontwell. Disappointed next 2 starts but back-to-form third at Newton Abbot in July, staminajustgivingwayatthelongertrip(25.8f).
4Jul Ntn 25f HcpC good 3/9 MyGirl Katie (IRE) 93/4l 12Jun Wor 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/8 Slade Shore 24l 23May Wor 16f HcpC good 3/5 Barranco (IRE) 28l
TFRHHHHI BHA88
FORMF1-U22U
TIMEFORMVIEWTwiceawinnerlastseasonandlookedasgoodas everwhentwicerunner-upatWorcesterinJuly Easytoexcuselatest unseat(hampered)andcanmakepresencefelt.
31Aug Wor 23f HcpC good U/9 Grillon De Monty(FR)17Jul Wor 20f HcpC good 2/6 King ofThe Story(IRE) 31/2l 2Jul Wor 20f HcpC good 2/13 King ofThe Story(IRE) 51/2l
TFRHHHII BHA87
FORM32-26U3
TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaidenhurdlerwhofailedtocompleteon chase bow and made hard work of things when third at Worcester nexttime.
31Aug Wor 23f HcpC good 3/9 Grillon De Monty(FR) 11l 25Jul Utt 26f HcpC good U/10 EightytwoTeam (IRE)13Jun Mkt 23f HcpH good 6/9 CastingAspersions (IRE)19l
TFRHIIII BHA86
FORM3/1P45/-0 D
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerbutnotmuchencouragementin 3 novice hurdles for Sam Thomas in 2023/24 season and showed nothing for Sara Bradstock after 17 months off in maiden hurdle in May.Chasedebut.
Str
8 GETTHEPOT(IRE) (42)
BgGetaway(GER)-RaheenLady(IRE)
10 11-0
J KielanWoods E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson,Stow-On-The-Wold
O Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson
B Noel Fenton
S Pragnell
9 CROOKBARROW(GB) (22)
ChgShirocco(GER)-Larkbarrow
7 10-2
J TobyWynne E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O The Malpas Four
B R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg
S Dodson & Horrell Ltd
10 CABALLO DIABLO (IRE) (42)
BgLeadingLight(IRE)-BaileAnDroichid(IRE)
9 10-2
J AdamWedge E Cheek Pieces
T Jonathan Barlow, Cropwell Bishop
O MrJ. B. Wallwin
B John and Paul Cousins
TFRHHHII BHA85
FORM022-224 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win came around this time last year at Worcester Found his sequence of runner-up finishes coming to an end when 23 lengths fourth of 8 to St Patricks Bridge here 6 weeks ago
16Aug Mkt 21f HcpC good 4/8 St Patricks Bridge (IRE) 23l 13Jul Str 22f HcpC gd-fm 2/5 Backinaction (IRE) 18l 9Jun Swl 24f HcpC good 2/6 CaveArticle (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA71
FORM3301-30 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Little show over hurdles for Cynthia Woods but winning pointer subsequently and interesting now sent chasing for newyard Watchbetting.
5Sep Bgr 19f HcpH good 7/10 IndependentJimmy 11l Nov24 Hun 25f HcpH good P/14 Braganza BaySep24 Fon 25f HcpH gd-sf 8/11 NoWayPedro (IRE) 49l
TFRHHIII BHA67 FORMP0003-5 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner but has struggled under Rules, well-beaten fifth of 8 to St Patricks Bridge in handicap chase (15/2) at this course (21.4f, good) 42 days ago Headgear on for 1st time.6lboutoftheweights.
16Aug Mkt 21f HcpC good 5/8 St Patricks Bridge (IRE) 41l
29Mar Str 22f HcpH good 3/12 Tropical Speed (IRE) 11l 25Jan Utt 19f HcpH gd-sf 7/11 Owl ofAthens (IRE) 44l
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: SAFE DESTINATION 6 11 4 SamTwiston-Davies 2-1 (NigelTwiston-Davies) 10 ran
Hood worn first time by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10
Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 St Patricks Bridge (IRE), 9-2 Henry Box Brown (IRE), 6-1 Summerleaze (IRE), 15-2 Jimmyjeroo (GB), 11-1 Getthepot (IRE), Crookbarrow (GB), 12-1 Galway Reel (IRE), 22-1 Caballo Diablo (IRE), 33-1 Reforme (IRE), 100-1 Friars Island Lady (IRE)
ST PATRICKS BRIDGE hasn’t stood much racing but looks set to make up for lost time nowafterjustifying support on his second chase start here 6weeks ago. Summerleaze shaped better than the bare result for the second time in as many chase starts at Stratford and rates the main threat ahead of Henry Box Brown, who lost his rider through no fault of his own at Worcester.
PREDICTION:
THE DOCKS BEERS NEIGHS & IPAS
JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for juvenile three yrs old x Total prize fund £14000
Owners Prize Money 1st £5842, 2nd £2922, 3rd £1460, 4th £731. (PenaltyValue £7624.40)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (49 wins from 206 runners, 24%) runs LORD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (15 wins from 66 runners, 23%) runs STARDROP LONGESTTRAVELLER: BLUE TEMPUS trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 177 miles.
1 LORD (GER) (18)
BgBestSolution(IRE)-Linaria(GER) 11-12
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Fools and Horses
B Gestut Auenquelle
S Betano
2 BATTLE STRIDE (USA) (62)
BgWarofWill(USA)-PromenadeReview(USA) 11-2
J PhilipArmson (3) E Tongue Strap
T Richard Armson, Melbourne
O Mr R. J. Armson
B Brandywine Farm LLC (Jim & Pam Robinson)
3 BLUETEMPUS (FR) (76)
BgHighlandReel(IRE)-CloseAtHand 11-2
J Tom Bellamy
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O HELEN LOGGIN, A GEMMELL &A STENNETT
B Mr Fernando Bermudez
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
4 STARDROP(GB) (89)
ChgUlysses(IRE)-Starscope 11-2
J SamTwiston-Davies E Hood
T James Owen, Newmarket
O The Gredley Family
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
S Unex Group
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
TFRHHHHI BHA121 FORM211 D
TIMEFORMVIEWReachedtheframein2FlatoutingsinGermanyand has made a very promising start over hurdles for new yard, winning juveniles at Fontwell (good) and Newton Abbot (good to soft) inrecentweeks.Lookssuretomakeaboldbidforthehat-trick.
9Sep Ntn 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 ManyanaBlue 8l 29Aug Fon 17f Hdl gd-sf 1/8 Galactique(FR) 4
20Jul Ntn 16f Hdl
TFRHIIII BHAFORM0
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat for Michael Bell. 150/1 whentailed offon Uttoxeterhurdle debut inJuly Reportedto havemadearespiratorynoiseandhassinceundergonewindsurgery Alsorefittedwithatonguetie.
27Jul Utt 15f Hdl good 8/11 Dignam (IRE)
3Jun Wol 12f Hcp
TFRHHHII BHAFORM22
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenontheFlatwhohasbeenrunner-upin both juvenile hurdles this summer (better effort first occasion). Mightbevulnerableagainunlessfindingimprovement.
13Jul Str 16f Hdl gd-fm 2/8 One HorseTown (IRE) 14l 24Jun Ntn 16f Hdl good 2/8 SilkAnd
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulonFlat(stays11/4m),winningWindsor handicapinJune.Notablehurdlingnewcomerforlastyear’swinning yard 30Jun Wdr 10f Hcp gd-fm 4/7 Dante’s Lad (IRE)
2024: LIAM SWAGGER 3 11 0 SamTwiston-Davies 4-6 (James Owen) 5 ran Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2 Stewards Note:
BATTLE STRIDE: Following its run on 27/7/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Lord (GER), 5-4 Stardrop (GB), 8-1 Blue Tempus (FR), 100-1 Battle Stride (USA)
The prolific James Owen yard took this with a hurdle debutant last year and STARDROP, a pretty useful performer on the Flat, is selected to make the most of the 10lb he receives from recent dual hurdle scorer Lord
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STARDROP 2.LORD (GER) 3.BLUE TEMPUS (FR)
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THE NEVER SAY DIE IPA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17500
Owners Prize Money 1st £7068, 2nd £3533, 3rd £1768, 4th £884, 5th £441. (PenaltyValue £9241.75)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton
(36 wins from 161 runners, 22%) runs FRERE D’ARMES & JET PLANE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton
(4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs FRERE D’ARMES & JET PLANE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: TIME TO BITE trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 289 miles.
1 MAHONS GLORY(IRE) (154)
BgFameAndGlory-DarkSunshine(GER) 9 12-0
J Lee Edwards
T Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
O C Nightingale & Hold My Beer Partnership
B MrWalter Connors
2 ELRIO (IRE) (209)
BgElusivePimpernel(USA)-PrincessJaffa(IRE) 8 11-11
J Tom Bellamy
T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
O Rio Grandees
B Miss Tara Doran
S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
3 JETPLANE (IRE) (12)
BgJetAway-CourtGamble(IRE) 9 11-8
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg
B Thistletown Stud
S Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd
4 CHAMPAGNE GOLD (IRE) (33)
BgPresenting-KonTiky(FR) 10 11-7
J Alice Stevens (5) E Cheek Pieces
T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O Mr G. C. Myddelton
B Peter McCrea
S Dodson & Horrell Ltd
5 FRERE D’ARMES (FR) (12)
BgBathyrhon(GER)-VilleSainte(FR) 8 11-6
J Tristan Durrell (3)
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Belbroughton Racing Club
B MrXavier Leredde
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
6 COASTGUARD STATION (IRE) (37)
ChgDylanThomas(IRE)-Shuruwaat(IRE) 9 10-13
J Sean Bowen E Cheek Pieces
T Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
O CatchTwentyTwo,Andyfreight HoldingsLtd
B Michael O’Sullivan
7 TIMETO BITE (IRE) (37)
BgScorpion(IRE)-TimeToAct 10 10-12
J Bryan Carver E Blinkers
T Chris Honour, Ashburton
O The Chris Honour Racing Club
B Barry Murphy
S Cotswold Stone Supplies
FOURTH RACE
TFRHHHHI BHA138
FORM4P0112- D
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedhistimewithPatrickNevilleoutofsortsbut, having been picked upverycheaply, proved at least as good as ever forthisyearwith a brace ofwins in March. Signed offwith excellent secondatSandownandhe’sgonewellfreshinthepast.
26Apr San 20f HcpC good 2/9 Mark ofGold
29Mar Str 22f HcpC good 1/3 TheWolf(FR)
7Mar Lei 22f HcpC gd-sf 1/6
TFRHHHHH BHA135
FORMP/11313-
TIMEFORM VIEW Different proposition over fences last season, winning3of5startsatupto20.5f Likeablefrontrunnerandcapable fresh,he’samajorplayeronreappearance.
2Mar Hun 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Lounge Lizard
7Feb Kmp 20f HcpC soft 1/10 TripleTrade
Dec24 Kmp 20f HcpC good 3/8 LeaderInThe Park (IRE)2
TFRHHHHI BHA132
FORM0132-55 C D
TIMEFORMVIEWWon4handicapchases2seasonsagoandmadea successful hunterdebut atWetherbyin February Fine second inthe FoxhuntersatAintree(21f,good)inAprilandshouldstepuponreturn fromabreakatWorcester12daysago
15Sep Wor 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/9 MountTempest (IRE) 103/4l 2May Chl 20f Ch good 5/10 Rebel Dawn Rising (IRE) 17l 3Apr Ain 21f Ch gd-sf 2/29 Gracchus de Balme (FR) 1l
TFRHHHII BHA131
FORM5/50/-341 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser for Henry de Bromhead earlier in his career and cast aside a brace of heavy defeats for this yard in no uncertain terms when springing a surprise at Cartmel (21.2f)inAugust.Taskistonowbackthatup
25Aug Cml 21f HcpC good 1/11 IledeJersey(FR) nk 6Jul Mkt 21f HcpC soft 4/8 PullAgain Green (IRE) 31l 12Jun Wor 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/3 DeployTo Spy 15l
TFRHHIII BHA130
FORM230-010 D
TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysinhunterchaseatStratford inMaybuthandedastiffmarkbackinaregulationhandicapandhe struggledatWorcester12daysago Cheekpiecesstilloff
15Sep Wor 20f HcpC gd-sf 9/9 MountTempest (IRE) 42l 30May Str 16f Ch good 1/6 TheBigLense(IRE) 13l 2May Chl 20f Ch good 8/10 Rebel Dawn Rising (IRE) 38l
TFRHHHII BHA123
FORM616-344
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways at Ascot (16.7f) in March. Shade disappointing at Newton Abbot last month and back up markedlyintriphere.Isonthatsuccessfulmark,atleast.
21Aug Ntn 16f HcpC good 4/6 Centara (IRE) 101/4l 20Jul Str 16f HcpC good 4/9 Arclight 13l 17May Bgr 17f HcpC good 3/5 ThirdTime Lucki (IRE) 6l
TFRHHHII BHA122
FORM5-1F211 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Recorded fifth success over fences this year with another dominant front-running success at Newton Abbot last month.10lbriseforceshimintoamuchbetterracehere,though.
21Aug Ntn
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: FRANCKYDU BERLAIS (FR) 11 11 7James Bowen 9-4 (Peter&Michael Bowen) 4 ran Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6. Stewards Note:
MAHONS GLORY: Following its run on 26/4/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 El Rio (IRE), 4-1 Mahons Glory (IRE), 9-2 Champagne Gold (IRE), 11-2 Jet Plane (IRE), Time To Bite (IRE), 12-1 Coastguard Station (IRE), 20-1 Frere d’Armes (FR)
EL RIO came of age over fences last season and given the yard he represents, he’s sure to be well prepared for this return from 6 months off There’s probably going to be competition for the lead but he’s the most persuasive option, ahead of Mahons Glory and Jet Plane.
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THE DOCKS BEERS LINCOLN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money 1st £16156, 2nd £8076, 3rd £4040, 4th £2020, 5th £1008. (PenaltyValue £21124)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (49 wins from 206 runners, 24%) runs ROCK ON PEDRO & SIR GALAHAD
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (15 wins from 66 runners, 23%) runs CAVERN CLUB & NIBRAS GOLD
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: CASTEL GANDOLFO & OSLO trained by Fergal O’Brien & TAX FOR MAX trained by N & W Twiston-Davies - all Cheltenham, 174 miles.
1 TAX FOR MAX (GER) (786)
BgMaxios-TomatoFinish(GER)
8 12-0
J J.J. Slevin E Tongue Strap
T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede
B V. Kaufling
S The Sporting Life
2 GALE MAHLER (IRE) (16)
BmMahler-VictrixGale(IRE)
6 11-9
J Brian Hughes E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Adrian Keatley, Malton
O MrJ. Fyffe
B MrA. J. Martin
S JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd
3 CAVERN CLUB (IRE) (28)
ChgRibchester(IRE)-Merseybeat 5 11-9
J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces
T James Owen, Newmarket
O The Good Stock Syndicate
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
S James Owen Racing
4 SIR GALAHAD (IRE) (70)
BgChurchill(IRE)-Katiyra(IRE) 4 11-7
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O GaryAllsopp & Mark James
B RJB Bloodstock Ltd
S Betano
5 GOBLETOF FIRE (GB) (35)
BgSaxonWarrior(JPN)-WarNoMore(USA) 5 11-2
J James Bowen
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mrs Angelica Spence
B Mike Spence
6 BUSYBEING BUSY(IRE) (160)
BgWingsofEagles(FR)-BonnyHall(IRE) 5 11-2
J Charlie Hammond E Hood
T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
O The Listowel Harvesters
B Micheal &Alison Fox
S Science Supplements
7 CASTELGANDOLFO (IRE) (22)
GrgDarkAngel(IRE)-CapuletMonteque(IRE) 8 11-0
J JonathanBurke E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Mr Nic Brereton
B Yeomanstown Stud
S BresBet
5.45
TFRHHIII BHA131
FORM0520/16/-
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful hurdler/chaser forWillie Mullins and shaped like a non-stayer when last seen finishing well-held in a Grade 3 novice chase at Galway in April 2023. Has since joined the Twiston-Davies stable and the marketshouldguideexpectationsonthishurdlesreturnfollowing2yearsoff Aug23 Gal 18f Ch gd-yd 6/8 Hercule du Seuil (FR) 20l Jul23 Leo 15f Stk good 2 Jesse Evans (IRE) 1/2l Jun23 Wex 16f Ch gd-yd 1 WalnutBeach(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA126
FORM312055 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a hurdle 6-timer last year, including two course victories.Provedeverybitasgoodoverfencesearlierthisseasonandbounced backfromacoupleofpoorrunswithacreditablefifthatUttoxeter(20f)earlier thismonth.Shouldn’tbeunderestimatedinbidtomaintain100%courserecord 11Sep Utt 19f HcpH good 5/10 IdyWood (FR)
TFRHHHHI BHA126
FORM24201-1 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeabledual-purposeperformerhaswonhisprevious2hurdle starts, beating 5 ofthese rivals when landing the Summer Hurdle over C&D in July ClearlystillinfineheartwhenthirdbackontheFlatatChesterlastmonth andhecouldimproveagaintomake3-3overhurdlesunderGavinSheehan.
30Aug Chs 15f Hcp gd-fm 3/8 It’sAllAboutYou (IRE) 4l
19Jul Mkt 16f HcpH good 1/14 Kihavah 11/4l 14Jun Chs 15f Hcp soft 1/9 MoltenSea hd
TFRHHHHI BHA126
FORM1-1114
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort went 4-4 over hurdles after joining Olly Murphy and lost very little in defeat when fourth in the SummerHurdle atthis course lasttime. Still has age on his side and couldbeopentofurtherimprovementonthebackofashortbreak.
19Jul Mkt 16f HcpH good 4/14 Cavern Club (IRE) 3l 18Jun Wor 16f HcpH good 1/8 Scintillante 11/4l 22May Fls 15f Hdl good 1/6 ChanelleNoir(IRE) 24l
TFRHHHHI BHA119
FORM4131-35 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished outside the frame for the first time over jumps whenfifthintheSummerHurdleherebutthatperformancecanbemarkedup givenhiswiderthanidealroute.ResumedprogressontheFlatwhenrunner-up atGoodwoodlastmonthandhemeritsplentyofrespectbackoverhurdles.
23Aug Gwd 14f Hcp gd-fm 2/10 MissAlpilles 21/4l 19Jul Mkt 16f HcpH good 5/14
TFRHHHII BHA119
FORM605111-
TIMEFORMVIEWVerymuch onthe upwhen completing a 2m 1/2m handicaphurdlehat-trickatPlumptonlastspring.Dropsbackintrip but he’s low mileage and it would no surprise to see him resume progressonhisreturn.
20Apr Plm 20f HcpH good 1/6 MrEscobar(IRE)
HHHII BHA117 FORM0-51000 CD TIMEFORMVIEWWonthe2024SummerHurdleoffthismarkbutfound life tougher when mid-field in the 2025 renewal. Well below
8 NIBRAS GOLD (IRE) (14)
BgGoldenHorn-Whipped(IRE)
7 10-13
J SamTwiston-Davies E Cheek Pieces
T James Owen, Newmarket
O Value Racing - Nibras Gold
B Forenaghts,Tinnakill,Colts Neck Stallion
S Tote
9 OSLO (GB) (11)
BgGleneagles(IRE)-Intercontinental 8 10-12
J Liam Harrison E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Mr Nic Brereton
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd
S BresBet
10 SCINTILLANTE (GB) (22)
GrgRoaringLion(USA)-Freesia(IRE) 5 10-9
J Jack Hogan
T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
O Alastair & Pippa McLeish
B Grundy Bloodstock SRL
S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
11 ROCK ON PEDRO (IRE) (42)
BgFascinatingRock(IRE)-Yuki(IRE) 7 10-8
J Lewis Saunders (7)
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Deva Racing CC
B Maurice Leamy & Fascinating Rock Synd.
S Deva Racing Group
12 SALIGO BAY(IRE) (14)
BgNewBay-Glorification 7 10-2
J Jonathan England
T Sam England, Guiseley
O Lpd Demolition Ltd
B China Horse Club
S Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
13 GHASHAM (IRE) (12)
BgChurchill(IRE)-Shamarbelle(IRE)
6 10-2
J Tristan Durrell (3) E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr K. McKenna
B A. O’Brien,M. Al Monsour& K. Al’ Attiyah
S Tote
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
TFRHHHII BHA116
FORM4/2205-3
TIMEFORM VIEW Right back to his best on first hurdle start for James Owen whenthirdintheSummerHurdle,riddenprominentlyandrallyinglateonbehind stablemateCavernClub ImprovedformbackontheFlatwhenrunner-uptoSaligo Bay2weeksagoandnosurprisetoseehimtakeastepforwardbackhurdling.
13Sep Chs 12f Hcp gd-sf 2/10 Saligo Bay (IRE)
8Aug Hay 14f Hcp good 5/9 Arcon (GER)
TFRHHIII BHA115
FORM65-6021 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWNotdisgracedwhenmid-fieldbehindCavernCluboverC&D inJulyandhasmademoreimpactwithsightsloweredoflate Asgoodasever onformwhenwinningacompetitive0-110handicapatUttoxeter(19.9f)11days ago Couldbevulnerablebackdownintripagainstbetteropposition.
16Sep Utt 19f HcpH good 1/15 Wolfspear(IRE)
31Aug Wor 20f HcpH good 2/12 Walk ofNo Shame (IRE) 6l 9Aug Nkt 14f Hcp gd-fm 4/10 The Crafty Mole 10l
TFRHHIII BHA112 FORM142122 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW In top form at Worcester this summer, beating a James Owen improver when successful at that course over 2m in July Pulled clearofthe restwhen second overthe same C&D earlier thismonthandwhileinfineheart,thisisamuchdeepercontest.
5Sep Wor 16f HcpH good 2/6 An Bradan Feasa (IRE) 1/2l 3Aug Chs 12f Hcp good 6/7 Ghaiyya 41/2l 24Jul Wor 16f HcpH good 2/8 GreySkies (IRE) nk
TFRHHIII BHA111
FORM35-3013 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark with a cosy success in Worcester maiden on debutforOllyMurphybutunabletobuildonthatbackinahandicapwhenthird of6atPerth(2m,goodtofirm),lastmonth,seeminglyfindingthetesttoosharp Wouldbenefitfromastrongpacebutstillneedstoimproveinadeeperrace 16Aug Per 16f HcpH good 3/6 Here
24Jul Wor 16f Hdl good 1/11 JackNJones
TFRHHHHH BHA105
FORM650-123 D
TIMEFORMVIEWShapedwellwhenthirdina2m1fhandicaphurdleatCartmel (good)lastmonth,doingbestofthosehelduponadaywhereitbenefittedto beprominent.Season-bestperformancewhensuccessfulontheFlatatChester 2weeksagoandhelooksprimedtorunanotherbigracebackoverhurdles.
13Sep Chs 12f Hcp gd-sf 1/10 NibrasGold(IRE)
11Sep Epm 12f Hcp soft 2/10 Give ItTo Me Oj
23Aug Cml 17f HcpH good 3/9 GreySkies (IRE) 3l
TFRHHHII BHA101
FORM2235-42 C BF
TIMEFORMVIEWSolehurdleswincameatthistrackforIanWilliams.Attracted supportandshapedwellwhenrunner-upondebutforDanSkeltonatWorcester (20f,soft)12daysago,notideallyplacedinafalsely-runrace Outofthehandicap inthisgradebutlooksaninterestingcontenderinfirst-timeblinkers. 15Sep Wor 20f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Orange Diamond (FR) 1l 5Jun Utt 19f HcpH good 4/6 Windsurfer 81/
28May Kmp 15f Hcp st-sl 7/11 Caprelo
2024: SAINTRIQUIER (FR) 6 10 8 CharlieTodd 11-2 (IanWilliams) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 13. Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 7, 9, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 7, 8, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Cavern Club (IRE), 13-2 Sir Galahad (IRE), 15-2 Goblet of Fire (GB), 9-1 Ghasham (IRE), 10-1 Gale Mahler (IRE), Saligo Bay (IRE), 12-1 Busy Being Busy (IRE), Nibras Gold (IRE), 16-1 Castel Gandolfo (IRE), 20-1 Rock On Pedro (IRE), 25-1 Scintillante (GB), 33-1 Tax For Max (GER), Oslo (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
Plenty in with a chance but it could pay to side with SALIGO BAY who shaped well from an unpromising position whenthird at Cartmel on his most recent start overhurdles and it’s highly encouraging he arrives on the back of a season’s best victory on the Flat. His main opposition may come from the reopposing principals from the Summer Hurdle, Goblet of Fire endured a wider passage when fifth that day while Cavern Club proved better than ever in victory
PREDICTION:
RACE RESULTS
for three 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 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Fergal O’Brien (38 wins from 194 runners, 20%) runs STARTAGAIN
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Fergal O’Brien (2 wins from 18 runners, 11%) runs STARTAGAIN
WEIGHTWATCHER: LEADING LION won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 7lb to 93
LONGESTTRAVELLER: VIVID PINK trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 177 miles.
1 IKIGAI STAR (IRE) (29)
BrgSeaTheStars(IRE)-MiRaccomando 5 12-0
J LillyPinchin E Cheek Pieces
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O The Ikigai Partnership
B Effevi SRL
S The Injured Jockeys Fund
2 STARTAGAIN (IRE) (22)
BgKingstonHill-StartAllover(IRE) 5 11-13
J KielanWoods E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O The Tequila Tipplers
B MrA. M. O’Grady
S BresBet
3 BANNISTER (FR) (42)
GrgOlympicGlory(IRE)-AmouDaria(FR) 8 11-12
J Charlie Hammond
T Nick Kent, Brigg
O Crossed Fingers Partnership
B Oceanic Bloodstock & Eric Puerari
S Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.
4 LITTLE SOIREE (IRE) (31)
GrmVendangeur(IRE)-Turmoss(FR) 7 11-11
J William Maggs (5)
T OllyWilliams, Market Rasen
O Folk From The Shire
B Mr R. Bryan
5 SOLDATFORTE (IRE) (22)
BgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-RockMeGently 8 11-11
J DaireMcConville(7) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O Stratford Racecourse 2
B Barbara Kirby
S Merriebelle Stable LLC
6 QUEENSWISH (IRE) (16)
BmShantou(USA)-TangoLady(IRE) 6 11-8
J James Bowen
T Charles &Adam Pogson, Farnsfield
O NewVision Bloodstock
B The Stone Family Syndicate
S Felston Consulting Limited
7 LEADING LION (IRE) (33)
BgRoaringLion(USA)-Giofra 5 11-4
J Freddie Mitchell (5) E Tongue Strap
T Max Comley, Naunton
O Mr Max Comley
B Haras de la Perelle
TFRHHHHI BHA103 FORM3F0-145
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a handicap hurdle that has worked out well at Huntingdon(19.2f)inMay,forallhewasseentomaximumeffectfromthefront. Not in the same form since, doing too much too soon back on the Flat at Salisburylastmonth.Claimsifhecangethisownwayinfrontbackoverhurdles.
29Aug Sal 14f Hcp gd-sf 8/13 As FastAs Wind (IRE) 15l 5Aug Nby 12f Hcp gd-fm 7/10 Shahbaz (IRE) 5l 13Jul Str 18f HcpH gd-fm 5/7 Baikal 10
TFRHHHHI BHA102
FORM0P202-3
TIMEFORMVIEWWell-heldinpointsbutfinishedrunner-upinamodestbumper on Rules debut. Yet to improve in two starts over hurdles, jumping none too fluentlyinafirst-timetonguetie(retained)whenthirdinaBangornovice22days ago,buthe’singoodhandsandcouldhavemoretooffernowhandicapping.
5Sep Bgr 19f Hdl good 3/5 Intosomethinggood 14l 21Apr Plm 15f Hdl good 2/4 Norn Iron (IRE) 19l Oct24 Wor 16f NHF soft 7/12 Tormund Giantsbane (IRE)11l
TFRHHHHI BHA101
FORM2-45066 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark for present yard when winning Division I ofthis race in 2024 off a 2lb lower mark. Seemingly going through the motions of late and while not the easiest to win with, he’sfallentoahandymarkifbacktoformhere.
16Aug Mkt 18f HcpH good 6/12 Sixty Plus (IRE) 15l
24Jul Wor 16f HcpH good 6/8 GreySkies (IRE) 10l
29Jun Utt 15f HcpH good 8/9 Tara Iti 19l
TFRHHIII BHA100
FORM264-140
TIMEFORMVIEW Opened heraccount back against herown sex at Huntingdon in Maybutwaswell-beaten atthis coursethe following month and offered little on first start for Olly Williams at Hexham 31daysago Arriveswithabittoprove
27Aug Hex 16f HcpH good 7/7 Gemini Man (IRE) 15l
20Jun Mkt 16f HcpH good 4/7 Game Beaaa (IRE) 40l
20May Hun 15f HcpH good 1/7 WindowofTime(IRE) 31/4l
TFRHHIII BHA100
FORM053-PP6
TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinninghurdlerbutlookedonewithproblemswhen pulledupin2chasesearlierthisseason.Faredlittlebetterbackoverhurdles in cheekpieces (retained) when last of 6 in a handicap at Worcester (2m) earlierthismonth.Downingradebutremainswithquestionstoanswer 5Sep Wor 16f HcpH good 6/6 An Bradan Feasa (IRE) 25l 20Jul Str 19f HcpC good P/6 The Dream Goes On23May Wor 20f HcpC good P/6 Northern Bound (IRE) -
TFRHHHHH BHA97
FORM130-336 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful hurdle debut in January but didn’t progress for Dan Skelton. Looked potentially well bought at £6,000 when a promising third on stable debut here (16.5f) in June. Likely needed the run at Uttoxeterlasttimeandshe’sonetobeinterestedinwiththatrununderherbelt. 11Sep Utt 19f HcpH good 6/10 Bella Civena (IRE) 21l 20Jun Mkt 16f HcpH good 3/7 Game Beaaa (IRE) 14l 5May War 16f HcpC good 3/4 Land ofMoon (FR) 13l
TFRHHIII BHA93
FORMPP-0PUF
TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinninghurdlerforGordonElliottlastyearbut struggled for Tracey Leeson, failed to complete on last 3 hurdles startsandmadelittleimpactontheflatsince.Hasjoinedanewyard butremainstobeseenifachangeofscenerycansparkarevival. 25Aug Rip 10f Hcp good 8/9 SpartanTimes 75l 6Aug Kmp 15f Hcp st-sl 6/6 Synergism (GER) 48l 27Jul Utt 19f HcpH good F/13 Chillhi (IRE) -
8 VIVID PINK (GB) (303)
BmSeaTheMoon(GER)-PinkDiamond
6 11-3
J Tom Cannon E Hood
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O DrAnne J. F. Gillespie
B DrA. Gillespie
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
9 GMS PRINCE (GB) (29)
BgKayfTara-Zartwyda(IRE)
10 10-6
J Robert Dunne E Tongue Strap
T Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon
O Graham Brothers & Sarah Hollinshead
B Graham Brothers Racing Partnership
S Grahams Estates Limited
10 LORDWARBURTON (IRE) (42)
ChgZoffany(IRE)-PortraitofALady(IRE)
8 10-4
J AaronAnderson(5) E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Mike Sowersby, Malton
O Miss Emma Forman
B Paget Bloodstock
S MikeSowersbyRacing,AghaulLtdHaulageContractors
TFRHHHII BHA92
FORM4U/252P-
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice at Huntingdon last year but has provedinconsistent,lastseenwhenpulled-upinahandicapatTaunton (19f) in November Seemingly hasn’t been the easiest to train and the marketshouldguideexpectationsreturningfroma10-monthabsence.
Nov24 Tnt 19f HcpH gd-sf P/15 Ugo Bingo (FR)Oct24 Hun 19f HcpH good 2/11 NoWorries 6l
Jun24 Mkt 16f HcpH good 5/10 RiverRobe (IRE) 18l
TFRHHHII BHA81
FORMF5-303P
TIMEFORM VIEW 10-y-o maiden but best efforts have come at this track (joinedwhenfallingatthelastoverC&D)inMarch.Distantthirdina9-runner handicapatStratfordonpenultimatestartbutwasamiss(irregularheartbeat) atFontwelllastmonth.Couldbeincontentionforplacemoneyifbackonsong.
29Aug Fon 19f HcpH gd-sf P/12 Pertemps Diamond -
20Jul Str 18f HcpH good 3/9 Victory Club (IRE) 18l
TFRHHHII BHA79 FORM1P0-330
TIMEFORMVIEW Offthe same mark as when winning Division II ofthis racelastyearbuthasbeenmoremissthanhitsincethen,onagoingday whenthirdoverC&DinJunebutwell-heldontwosubsequentstartshere. Chancesdependonwhethermoresevereheadgearhasthedesiredeffect.
16Aug Mkt 18f HcpH good 10/12 Sixty Plus (IRE) 32l 29Jul Bev 9f Hcp gd-fm 10/14 Poet’s Dawn 101/4l 6Jul Mkt 20f HcpH good 3/9 Malangen (IRE) 82l
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: DivI - BANNISTER (FR) 7 11 12 Charlie Hammond 11-2 (Nick Kent) 9 ran DivII - LORDWARBURTON (IRE) 7 9 11AaronAnderson 33-1 (Mike Sowersby) 9 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No 10
Hood worn by No 8.
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5, 7, 9, 10
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5.
Stewards Note:
GMS PRINCE: Following its run on 29/8/2025 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Queens Wish (IRE), 9-2 Bannister (FR), 6-1 Ikigai Star (IRE), 13-2 Start Again (IRE), 12-1 Little Soiree (IRE), Soldat Forte (IRE), Gms Prince (GB), 14-1 Lord Warburton (IRE), 16-1 Vivid Pink (GB), 40-1 Leading Lion (IRE)
QUEENS WISH showed promise when third on debut for new connections in June and she appeals most with a recent pipe-opener at Uttoxeter under her belt. Bannister isn’t the easiest to win with but is 2lb lower than when successful in Division 1 of this race last year, while Ikigai Star has claims on the form he showed earlier in the season, particularly ifgetting his own way in front. Start Again is the one to note for market confidence now handicapping.
