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THE OLYMPUS PLANT AND TOOL HIRE MARES’NOVICES’HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES TOTAL PRIZE FUND £8500
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £3433, 2ND £1716, 3RD £859, 4TH £429, 5TH £214. (PENALTY VALUE £4488.85)
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (16 wins from 62 runners, 26%) runs BELLE LE GRAND and CLAIM DU BRIZAIS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Honeyball (3 wins from 3 runners, 100%) runs ASK PETER
Longest Traveller: CLAIM DU BRIZAIS & BELLE LE GRAND trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles
1 BELLE LE GRAND (GB) (18) F413-11 D 6 11-12
Br B m Universal (IRE) - Saaboog Harry Skelton J
O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate BLG Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Newstead Priory Stud Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish bumper winner who made a successful hurdle debut in 2m Warwick maiden last month. Didn’t need to improve to follow up in facile fashion at Cartmel and remains capable of better TFRHHHHH BHA114
2 ASK PETER (FR) (33) 5-6
6 11-0
Br B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Attima Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr R. W. Huggins Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Friar Ings Stud Ltd geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner on Flat for Charlie Johnston in 2023. Showed a bit tried hurdling back from 17 months off when fifth of 10 in Fontwell maiden (17.4f) in March but went backwards at Plumpton 10 weeks later (had another breathing op in interim). TFR
3 BRIONYWELLS (GB) (247) 0/00- 5 11-0
Br B m Jack Hobbs - Pandy Wells Tom Bellamy J
O Mike Paul and the Reserved Judgments David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T
B M. R. Paul Pragnell S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-held in a trio of bumpers
4
CLAIM DU BRIZAIS
(FR) (38) 2/331-4 BF 5 11-0
Br B or Br m Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - La Trattoria (FR) Miss Heidi Palin (7) J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Claim du Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B E.A.R.L. Haras de Magouet Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner but proved a disappointment sent hurdling when only fourth of 5 in maiden at Fakenham (20f, good, 4/9) 38 days ago Something to prove on the back of that. Worcester 7.40 Thursday. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 HALF PINT DAISY (IRE) (-)
6 11-0
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Passlands (IRE) Richard Patrick J
O Mr C. Boultbee-Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Andrew Mahon
TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune mare. Half-sister to modest hurdler/chaser Bells of Stamford, stays 3m. TFRHHIII BHA-
6
AMBER WAVES
(GB) (55) 22- 4 10-9
Br Ch f Ulysses (IRE) - Lizzie Tudor Harry Cobden J
O Mrs Claire Bonner Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Ms Karen Gough Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Gyenyame Has shown promise when runner-up in a pair of bumpers and one to note now going hurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: DAME SARRA 4 10 9 James Davies 10-1 (Noel Williams) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4.
Probable S.P.’s: 10-11 Belle Le Grand (GB), 7-2 Amber Waves (GB), 11-2 Claim du Brizais (FR), 15-2 Ask Peter (FR), 28-1 Half Pint Daisy (IRE), 66-1 Brionywells (GB)
BELLE LE GRAND had little trouble accounting for some very limited opposition at Cartmel on her most recent outing and given it’s unlikely we’ve seen the best of her yet as a hurdler, she looks up to defying a double penalty at this time of the year Amber Waves has shown some promise on both bumper starts and is considered the main threat.
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THE ELLIE FRENCH NOVICES’LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB
RACE)
FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £15000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £6059, 2ND £3029, 3RD £1515, 4TH £758. (PENALTY VALUE £7921.50)
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (52 wins from 181 runners, 29%) runs HUGOS NEW HORSE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bowen (3 wins from 7 runners, 43%) runs ART OF DIPLOMACY
Longest Traveller: ART OF DIPLOMACY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 211 miles
1 SHANAGH BOB (IRE) (33) 52500-1 7 11-10
Br B g Mahler - Exit Bob (IRE) David Noonan J
O Mr Nick Shutts Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T
B Aaron Doocey
TIMEFORM VIEW Grade2winnerasanoviceoverhurdles,butgenerallywellbelowthatlevelduring2024/25campaign.Betteredpreviouschaseeffortswhenopeninghis account in this sphere at Ludlow, but only had one rival to beat that day and again didn’t look a natural over fences Debut for new yard.
2 HUGOS NEW HORSE (FR) (54) 0P/02P1- D 8 11-9
Br B g Coastal Path - Pour Le Meilleur (FR) Harry Cobden J
O The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mr Dominique Guyon Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time hurdle winner in 2022/23 campaign and while it’s hardly been plain sailing since, he won with a bit in hand when opening his chase account at Plumpton (25.7f, good) in April Remains on a good mark up 4lb and he has to enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA127
3 HUNG JURY (IRE) (42) 40556-1 10 11-7
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Mooneys Valley (IRE) Freddie Keighley (10) J
O Martin Keighley Racing Club
B William Flood
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winning pointer who, having failed to land a blow in a couple of maiden hurdles, took a sizeable step forward when landing a big-field hunter at (32.4f, good) last month. More needed now venturing down the handicap route, but he is at least unexposed under Rules TFRHHHII BHA125
4
ART
OF DIPLOMACY
(GB) (19) 32334-2 9 10-7
Br B g Archipenko (USA) - Rowlestone Express
O Peter Bowen Racing Club
B G. E. Amey
Shane Fenelon (5) J
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner who won 3 times over hurdles for Dr Richard Newland Yet to get his head in front in this sphere, but placed on 6 of his 7 starts in handicap chases and he was a decent second off this mark at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) recently Leading claims TFRHHHHH BHA111
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 3, 4.
Probable S.P.’s: 6-5 Hugos New Horse (FR), 9-4 Art of Diplomacy (GB), 11-2 Hung Jury (IRE), 7-1 Shanagh Bob (IRE)
A first taste of success over fences beckons for ART OF DIPLOMACY, who pulled miles clear of the other two when chasing home one who has been rejuvenated by the switch to James Owen’s yard at Uttoxeter and he is on a good mark. Hugos New Horse did the job well when opening his chase account last time and he is the clear main danger ahead of Cheltenham hunter winner Hung Jury. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ART
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THE ST AUSTELL BREWERY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £9000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £3635, 2ND £1817, 3RD £909, 4TH £455, 5TH £227. (PENALTY VALUE £4752.90) WEIGHTS RAISED 2LBS AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): D Pipe (21 wins from 142 runners, 15%) runs HAMMER DAN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Seamus Mullins (1 win from 8 runners, 12%) runs HURST HILL
Weightwatcher: BOSKILL BORDEN won off a handicap mark of 94, his rating is now down 5lb to 89.
Longest Traveller: BOSKILL BORDEN trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 211 miles
NO HORSE
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vickx (FR) Tom Broughton (5) J
O Mr Roger Frank Barbery Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn T
B Mr A. Fouilleul & Mr S. Fouilleul Nancekuke Lettings S
TIMEFORM VIEW Typically a weak finisher but did manage to get his in front over fences at this course in August and remained in form until pulled up in handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f)on finalstart of last season. May haveneeded comeback run but questionable whether a return to hurdles is what he needs TFR
2
PRESENTINGYEATS (IRE) (19) 0601-05 CD 9 11-13
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Va’vite (IRE) Robert Dunne J
O Pepperdrum Racing & Richard Hawker Richard Hawker, Frome T
B Mrs D. Dewbery & Mrs B. Woodcock Pepperdrum Aquatherapy S
TIMEFORMVIEW Temperamentalsortcapitalisedonhisfallinghandicapmark(after7monthsoff)whenwinning7-runnerhandicapatStratford(26.4f)inApril Typically failed to back that up when disappointing at Huntingdon and again ran below form at Fontwell 19 days ago One to treat with caution. TFRHHIII BHA94
3 BOSKILL BORDEN (IRE) (39) 60004-5 6 11-8
Br B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Aweebounce (IRE)
O Toni, Dai & Griffiths
B Pat McCarthy
Shane Fenelon (5) J
David Rees, Haverfordwest T
TIMEFORMVIEW Just the one win from 11 starts over hurdles in Ireland and failed to build on slightly better run for current connections when well beaten over longer trip (25f) at Warwick last month. Upped again in trip but has plenty to prove. TFRHHIII BHA89
4 BORDERLINE (IRE) (16) 6B36F-3
Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Seana Ghael (IRE)
O Mr R. M. E. Wright
7 11-7
Lorcan Williams J
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Malachy Travers Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but has placed in a couple of handicaps, most recently when third over C&D in a stronger race than he need contest (following 9 months off / breathing operation). One to consider back down in class TFRHHHHI BHA88
5 QUITE THE GETAWAY (GB) (19) 6/0454-1 D 7 11-4
Br Gr m Getaway (GER) - Buddy Love
O Bevis & Houghton
B Richard Bevis
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Robert Bevis, Duckington T
Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart S
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on two creditable efforts in handicaps by opening her account in first time cheekpieces at Fontwell (25f) 19 days ago, when clearly suited by the longer trip Solid claims if in similar form here. TFRHHHHI BHA85
6 SHIBUYA SONG (GB) (26) 41603-4
Br Ch m New Approach (IRE) - Silent Music (IRE)
O The Firebirds
6 11-3
Finn Lambert (5) J
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T
B Mr C. E. Stedman Tori Global S
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account returning from a break atWorcester (23f, good) in September but hasn’t looked like winning from higher marks, raced lazily on most recent outing when 3 lengths fourth of 5 at Stratford (26.4f) Handicapper has given her a chance if first time visor can do the trick TFRHHHII BHA84
7 HURST HILL (IRE) (16) 0U35-00
6 11-2
Br B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Nicat’s Benefit (IRE) Daniel Sansom (3) J
O Mr J. H. Young Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B Thomas Keating We Do Vans S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran creditably when third at Fontwell (21.8f) last season but hasn’t built on that, struggling for form in two starts this season. Handicap mark is falling but hasn’t shown enough to suggest that she’s ready to capitalise. TFRHHIII BHA83
8 HAMMER DAN (IRE) (334) 06/0P/11- CD 7 11-1
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Soliya (FR)
O Gillards Transport Ltd & John White
Jack Tudor J
David Pipe, Wellington T
B Gary Adams W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous efforts well behind when winning a C&D handicap (26.5f) in June, having been aided by runner-up’s late blunder, prior to following up at Stratford (22f) in July. Back up in trip and will need to step forward again to land the hat-trick following 11 months off TFRHHHII BHA82
9 BREDON HILL DART
(GB) (19) 4/0003-P 6 11-0
Br B g Dartmouth - Bredon Hill Poppy
O R. W. and Mrs Mitchell, D. V. Gardner
Lucy Gardner J
Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B R. W. and Mrs Mitchell Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler was left with lot to do when third on testing ground here (21.6f) in April prior to making an inauspicious start to life over fences at Fontwell last month. He won’tbe inconvenienced by any rainthat falls and should be more competitive stepping up in trip back over hurdles
10MISS
POPALONG
(GB) (22) PF/343-2
6 10-13
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Popaway Micheal Nolan J
O Top of the Pops Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Pauline Harkin Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW HasstoodlittleracingbutshapedwellforalongwayatExeterfollowing5monthsoffpriortopostingherbestefforttodatewhenrunner-upatFfosLas (24f) last month, pulling clear of the rest behind a gambled-on winner Less exposed than most in this field and could be open to improvement. TFRHHHHH
11I LOVEYOU SIVOLA (FR) (49)
55PPPP-
Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Suave de Sivola (FR)
O Mr K. A. Nelmes
B Gilles Trapenard & Claude Gerard Chamber
7 10-4
Harry Reed J
Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T
TIMEFORM VIEW Has pulled up on his last 3 starts, latest in first time visor in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell 77 days
Now tries significantly longer trip but has plenty of questions to answer
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2024: HAMMER DAN (IRE) 6 10 3 Jack Tudor 12-1 (David Pipe) 12 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 9. Stewards Note:
BREDON HILL DART: Following its run on 25/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Miss Popalong (GB), 4-1 Quite The Getaway (GB), 11-2 Hammer Dan (IRE), 7-1 Borderline (IRE), 10-1 Shibuya Song (GB), 16-1 Presenting Yeats (IRE), 25-1 Bredon Hill Dart (GB), 28-1 Great d’Ange (FR), Boskill Borden (IRE), Hurst Hill (IRE), 33-1 I Love You Sivola (FR)
MISS POPALONG hasn’t been the easiest to get on the track, but she was able to build on the promise of her reappearance at Exeter when runner-up behind a gambled-on horse at Ffos Las last month. She’s most interesting ahead of Quite The Getaway, who was well suited by the longer trip/addition of cheekpieces when successful at Fontwell last time, while Borderline shaped with promise over C&D following a breathing operation and merits consideration back down in class.
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THE PKF FRANCIS CLARK SUMMER SOCIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
TOTAL PRIZE FUND £20000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £8078, 2ND £4038, 3RD £2020, 4TH £1010, 5TH £504. (PENALTY VALUE £10562)
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (52 wins from 181 runners, 29%) runs CENTARA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerrie (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs EL BORRACHO
Weightwatcher: EL BORRACHO won off a handicap mark of 134, his rating is now down 16lb to 118.
Longest Traveller: EL BORRACHO trained by Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerrie, Malpas, 222 miles
1 EL BORRACHO (IRE) (181) 443656- D 10 11-12
Br Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Flame of Hibernia (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O El Borracho Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Christopher Maye Swansway S
TIMEFORMVIEW On a losing run and only sixth of 9 in handicap chase at Doncaster (16.4f, good to soft) 6 months ago
back on with more needed TFR
2 CENTARA (IRE) (35) 1/P536-1 D
7 11-7
Br Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Spartan Angel (IRE) Jay Tidball (5) J
O Mrs Kathy Stuart Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fitted with a tongue strap for the 1st time when readily landing 3-runner handicap chase at Hereford (16f, good) 35 days ago Not taken lightly in his current mood TFRHHHHI
3 BALLYBEGG (IRE) (26) 00326-5
Br B g Mahler - Rebel Flyer (IRE)
10 11-6
Richard Patrick J
O Glass Half Full Kerry Lee, Presteigne T
B Patrick Hennessy Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives below-par, last of 5 in handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good) 26 days ago Down in trip with work to do TFRHHIII BHA112
4 MAGIC SEVEN (IRE) (18) 1306-32 D 7 11-6
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Magic Maze (IRE)
Kevin Brogan J
O Mr Christopher W. T. Johnston Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Sunnyhill Stud Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over hurdles at Exeter in November and shaped well when second of 4 in handicap chase (5/1) at Huntingdon (16.5f, good to firm) on debut over fences 18 days ago Merits serious consideration. TFRHHHHH BHA112
5 EL MUCHACHO (IRE) (24) 3/5053-3 D BF 8 11-5
Br Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR)
Harry Cobden J
O Four Candles Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mrs Dale Adams Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair third of 5 in handicap chase (2/1) at Southwell (15.8f, good) 24 days ago. Handily weighted if building on that effort. TFRHHHHI BHA111
6 MAGISTRATO (FR) (206) 313224- CD 7 11-2
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Franche Alliance (FR)
O The D&S Partnership
James Bowen J
Deborah Cole, Solihull T
B E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet Lewisham Developments Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who posted a fair fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) 6 months ago
Very much one to consider back chasing. TFR
Br B g Golden Horn - Mainstay Jack Tudor J
O Mr Rhys Flint John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend T
B Rachel D. S. Hood
TIMEFORM VIEW Off 6 months before coming in a below-par sixth of 10 in handicap chase (25/1) atWorcester (20f, good to soft) 31 days ago Needs to take a step forward. TFRHHIII BHA108
MAGIC SEVEN made a promising start in this sphere when runner-up at Huntingdon and can build on it to go one better at the chief expense of Hereford scorer Centara. Both El Muchacho and Magistrato enters calculations too in an open contest
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PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON A RACEDAY AT NEWTON ABBOT, 4TH JUNE
BY NIGEL PAYNE
It was a day promising mixed weather butintruthallracegoersexperienced was a short shower before the first race.
Wednesday June 4th was another in the long schedule of summer racedays at this thriving Devon track.
With 53 declared runners and with Nicholls, Moore, Snowden, Evan and Christian Williams, Tizzard and Twiston - Davies among those yards represented it promised to be an exciting day.
It was also a day for the youngsters and with a large contingent from Invades and Racing to Schools the atmosphere was rocking, which was not entirely due to the DJ banging out lively music!
The racing was extraordinary and in every race the cheers from the grandstands and course enclosure was deafening and for those that know Newton Abbot you need to be upsides at the last with the short run to the winning post
We opened with a masterly front running performance by Harry Cobden on Keel Strand and thereafter winning distances ranged from a nose, 2 x heads up to a maximum of 1 and a half lengths.
How Sam Twiston - Davies hurled himself and the willing Gore Point to get up on the line and win by a nose will remain a mystery!
The prize money at Newton Abbot is exceptional and well exceeds minimum values. Most races had prize funds of £9000 with a class three handicap hurdle won brilliantly by the Joe Tizzard
trained, Brendan Powell ridden, 7 year old American Land, having a fund of £15000. (he won by a head!)
Also in the news at the moment is the upgrading of weighing rooms and here again the Racecourse have excelled with adesignwhereladiesandmencanaccess their valet from a central area adjacent to both changing rooms and it is beautifully clean (as ex chair of the PJA I was able to have a tour before racing).
I should also point out that for those fortunate enough to own or have a share inaracehorse,NewtonAbbotalsoboasts a superb yet simple owners and trainers facility with a glass of bubbly to welcome you and free hot and cold food throughout the day.
On the way home my Sounds of the 60’s radio was interrupted on three occasions by the well put together GBR racing commercials. If the atmosphere and crowd reaction at Newton Abbot could have been bottled up and used as an example off exactly what these comm portraying would go al to proving point - racin is a great da out with fun for all the family
NIGEL PAYNE IS A LOCAL RACING PROFESSIONAL, HAVING BEEN THE GRAND NATIONAL PRESS OFFICER FOR OVER 40 YEARS
THE WCT TOOLING SOLUTIONS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £9000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £3635, 2ND £1817, 3RD £909, 4TH £455, 5TH £227. (PENALTY VALUE £4752.90) WEIGHTS RAISED 3LBS AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Hobbs & J White (16 wins from 100 runners, 16%) runs SASSIFIED Weightwatcher: SASSIFIED won off a handicap mark of 92, his rating is now down 10lb to 82.
Longest Traveller: KARANNELLE trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 211 miles
NO
Br B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Dance Lively (USA) James Bowen J
O Mr D. Rees David Rees, Haverfordwest T
B Mr David Bobbett
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong travelling mare who recorded her third C&D success from a 1lb lower mark in September
about on her reappearance run at this track 9 days ago and should be much closer to form here.
2 BATTLE
OF
OMDURMAN
(GB) (21) 12P43-3 4 11-12
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Gadwa Harry Cobden J
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull T
B Plantation Stud Lewisham Developments Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdles debut at Stratford (2m) prior to chased home a fairly useful sort at Uttoxeter. Not in the same form subsequent two starts but has taken steps in the right direction, latest when doing best work late over2m atWorcester on reappearance last month. Should go well with Cobden aboard. TFRHHHHI BHA99
3 SAIN ET SAUF (GB) (21) 50654-5 5 11-8
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Protektrice (FR) Tom Broughton (5) J
O Mr Roger Frank Barbery Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn T
B Mill House Stud & Mr N. Farrell Nancekuke Lettings S
TIMEFORM VIEW FromthefamilyofProtektoratbutlittleimpactin3Pointbumpersandsimilarstoryinmaiden/novicecompany.Notseentobesteffectinfirsttimetongue-tie (retained)onhandicapdebutlastmonth,neverlandedablowhavingnotbeenideallyplaced Willstillneedtoimprovetowinthis TFRHHIII BHA90
4 ZUFAL (GB) (64) 065/U0P-
8 11-1
Br B g Worthadd (IRE) - Easy To Sing Ellis Collier (5) J
O Frost Racing Club Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B Aunty Ifl A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORMVIEW Achieved only creditable form when fourth over C&D in a novice hurdle here in May 2023 but no impact since. Pulled up when amiss at this track in April (reported to have bled) and has plenty to prove dropping back down in trip TFRHHIII BHA83
5 SASSIFIED (IRE) (22) 40220-3 CD
7 11-0
Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Satwa Pearl Micheal Nolan J
O Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B 21st Century Farms Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in 2023 and more recently finished runner-up in handicaps around 19f atWincanton andTaunton last November Likely to strip fitter for his reappearance at Ffos Las (20f) last month and merits consideration back down in trip TFRHHHHI BHA82
6 HILL STATION (FR) (9) 5/006/-62
6 10-9
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Fulani’s (IRE) Luke Scott (5) J
O Mark Albon & Partner Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Mr John Bryan Robinson Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Multiplescoreronall-weatherwhosteppeduponhisreappearancerunwiththereturntopositivetacticssuitingwhenonlynarrowlydenied by an unexposed type over this C&D 9 days ago Remains a handy mark and may be able to dictate from the front. Solid claims TFRHHHHH BHA77 (+4)
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: KING’S CASTLE (IRE) 7 12 0 Ben Bromley 2-1 (Jeremy Scott) 13 ran Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Stewards Note:
ZUFAL: Following its run on 10/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled
Probable S.P.’s: 15-8 Hill Station (FR), 3-1 Battle of Omdurman (GB), 7-2 Sassified (IRE), 9-1 Karannelle (IRE), 11-1 Sain Et Sauf (GB), 22-1 Zufal (GB)
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PRIZE MONEY
FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD TOTAL PRIZE FUND £5000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £2087, 2ND £1044, 3RD £522, 4TH £261. (PENALTY VALUE £2723)
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): A Honeyball (10 wins from 41 runners, 24%) runs MARHABA PRINCE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Honeyball (3 wins from 3 runners, 100%) runs MARHABA PRINCE Longest Traveller: SPENT A FORTUNE trained by M Young, Sneads Green, 158 miles
1 MARHABA PRINCE (GB) (163) 10- 4 11-4
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Meet Marhaba (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Crest Racing VIII Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Ahmad Al Shaikh Crest Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to a couple of Flat winners and off the mark at the first attempt in bumper atWincanton for Owen Burrows in December
Seemed stretched in Listed event at Cheltenham on NewYear’s Day and this is easier over 5 months on. Obvious claims TFR
2 ARNIE MOON (GB) (-)
5 11-2
Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Ela d’Argent (IRE) Bryan Carver J
O Mr Keiran Johns Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Mark & Jane Frieze
TIMEFORM VIEW Pether’s Moon gelding Brother to a winner on Flat and half-brother to poor hurdler Snazz Man. TFRHHHII
3 I’M WIDE AWAKE (GB) (-) 5 11-2
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Lady Hight (FR) Lucy Gardner J
O Mr D. V. Gardner Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B Wood Farm Stud Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW £3,000 3-y-o, Scorpion gelding Closely related to modest hurdler Glory Hights Dam lightly raced in bumpers/ over hurdles, sister to smart hurdler (stayed 21f) Mister Hight. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 TALACRE SEA (IRE) (36) 0/-4
5 11-2
Br B or Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Medicine Woman (IRE) Nick Slatter (5) J
O Mrs C. Woods D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Ms Debbie O’Neill
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in point but showed a bit more in Huntingdon bumper 5 weeks ago in keeping with his stout pedigree, soon in trouble when the pace lifted and looking green. Will need more time TFRHHIII BHA-
5 THREE PIKES (GB) (85) 52- 5 11-2
Br Br g Jack Hobbs - My Dixie David Noonan J
O Mr Nick Shutts Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T
B Trull House Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Has made an encouraging start, second at Chepstow when last seen in March, sharper than on his debut and impressing with how he travelled for a long way Sold fromTom George £50,000 in May and good chance starting out for new yard TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 GIGILOU (FR) (-)
4 10-11
Br B g Racinger (FR) - Stoa (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh J
O Mr N. J. Hawke Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Jean-Louis Dehez & Gisele Dehez Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORM VIEW Racinger gelding Brother to a winner on Flat and half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France Gilou Cat TFRHHHII BHA-
7 SPENT A FORTUNE (GB) (-)
4 10-4
Br B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Miss Spent (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O Mr Max Young Max Young, Sneads Green T
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune filly Dam, fairly useful 2 1/2m-3m hurdle winner, is a half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (2 1/2m-21f winner) Oscar Rock
THREE PIKES made a good start in bumpers for Tom George last season and can make a successful debut for his new yard. Marhaba Prince is the clear danger back in grade having contested the New Year’s Day Cheltenham bumper last time
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