A very warm welcome to you all from the team here at Newton Abbot Racecourse, your support is very much appreciated and valued and we hope you all have an enjoyable and successful afternoon’s racing with us.
Our thanks go to our sponsors here today who are Sun Racing, The Racing Club, Racing to School, the Par Inn, William Hill and Mark Boulton. We hope that everyone enjoys their day with us
As well as the competitive racing today, we have a Shared Racehorse Ownership Day and we have several racing clubs with us today around the Parade Ring area happy to chat to you about potentially getting involved in having a share in a racehorse at a more affordable level than you may imagine. We also have the ROA with us today supporting the initiative. Our thanks go to everyone involved and you’ll hear from the various groups as we go through the afternoon. We also have Noble Endeavour parading today before our first race and he will also then be stabled in our temporary stable adjacent to the annual members bar, please do feel free to go and say hello and get up close.
This month sees the end of the first half of our summer season when on Sunday 19th July we have a fabulous family day featuring the Rowcroft Hospice Mascot Race, for which entries are now open. In addition to Blaze and the other mascots who’ll be racing up the final furlong around half an hour before our first horse race, we’ll have face painting, jugglers, fairies, inflatables, play park, hook-aduck, human fruit machine, South West Saints beat the goalie and more! We look forward to seeing you then! After the mid-summer break, we are back with the Saturday 22nd August fixture which is always great fun and features the legendary (in these parts) Sam and the Strings performing live after racing in the Paddock Suite. Then we quickly move on to our brand-new Abba Night fixture on Thursday evening 27th August when there’s loads of fun and prizes on offer as well as a great post racing performance by Abba tribute band Take A Chance On Us. Make sure you get your glad rags out!
Don’t forget too that Newton Abbot Racecourse is open all year round for events, special occasions, conferencing and much more, check out our events calendar on the website, drop us a line or give us a call if you have a specific enquiry, or want to hold your event here.
Finally thank you again for all your support through thick and thin, it is hugely appreciated and valued, and we hope to see you again soon - please see our full fixture list later in this racecard.
Newton Abbot Racecourse Board of Directors
Ian Bulpin
Anthony Mildmay-White
Nigel Payne MBE
Steve Drowne
John Pearn
Thomas Evetts
Milly Bersey
Ben Ford
William Jordan, Sophia Upton
Guy Lewis
Chris Hill
David Freeman, Graham Potts
Mark Epps (Senior), Joe Peoples, Simon Scott-Hayward
Tony Kaye BVSc (Hons) BA MRCVS, Teresa Cordovil, David Seymour
Christopher Maiden, Vince McKevitt, Martin Knight
Martin Harris
Duncan Lillywhite
John Baker
Ben Robarts
Phil Mingo, Pinnacle@ppauk.com
Stuart Taylor AWCF
George Welch (Joint Chair)
Sir Peter Austin Bt (Joint Chair)
Annette Merchant
Philip Hobbs
John Baker
Upton House Stud
Ben Hughes
James & Jean Potter Ltd
Hools & Forces Partnership
Mr Michael Ogburn
Jamie Snowden Racing Club
Octavians V
The Cross Racing Club
Whitcombe Racing Club
Mr J. P. Romans
Mrs S. M. Farr
Mr Michael Ogburn
Bellies Syndicate
Mrs C. Williams
Mr K. A. Nelmes
C & C Boultbee Brooks
Mr A. Evans
Woodhayes racing club
Mr J. P. Romans
Team Tristar (UK) Ltd
Mr Billy Bates
Mrs Helen Moger
Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited
Hools & Forces Partnership
Mrs G. C. Pritchard
Mr W. J. Evans
Mr J. Camm
Mr D. G. Cram
Willy Twiston-Davies
Hools & Forces Partnership
Mr Mark Boulton
Mr D. Ford
Nigel Holder, Peter Glanville
J L Lightfoot- D V Gardner
Mr A. Evans
Miss Kirstin Young
6 NORTHERN SYMPHONIE (GB) (34) 12 CD 5 11-6
Br B m Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Talking Horses T
B R. J. & S. A. Carter
TIMEFORMVIEW Disappointed following an encouraging debut in bumpers and failed to build on the minor promise shown at Chepstow when finishing tailed off on handicap debut at Exeter (18.5f, good to soft) last month. Bounce back required returned to maiden company. TFR BHA92
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THE RACING TO SCHOOL REACHES 250,000 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £11000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4443, 2ND £2221, 3RD £1111. (PENALTY VALUE £5809.10) WEIGHTS RAISED 1LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): A Honeyball (16 wins from 70 runners, 23%) runs GORE POINT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Honeyball (2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs GORE POINT
Longest Traveller: MANYANA BLUE trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 160 miles.
1 GORE POINT (GB) (10) 342-211 CD
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Preveza (FR)
612-0
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr M. W. PendarvesAnthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Porlock Vale Stud geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort. Left with the race at his mercy in a Stratford handicap before running out an emphatic winner under a penalty over C&D 10 days ago. Has been found a good opportunity to make it a hat-trick. TFR BHA109
2 MANYANA BLUE (GB) (257) 321222- C
410-8
Br B f Postponed (IRE) - Nordican Bleue (FR) Luke Scott (3) J
O Upton House Stud Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Richard Newland Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat. Went with plenty of enthusiasm over hurdles last year, winning a course maiden before trio of runner-up finishes Style should lend itself well to 2m chases, though she’ll need to channel that exuberance on first start for 8 months TFR BHA101
3 MISS DENVER (GB) (12) 40-3432
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Miss Denman (IRE)
610-5
James Turner (5) J
O James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B James and Jean Potter Ltd Potter Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Low-mileage6-y-ofromagoodjumpingfamily.BesteffortoverhurdleswhenthirdhereinMay.Faredbetterthanpreviouslyoverfences(jumpingimproved) when ridden positively to finish second atWorcester latest Should be in the shake-up if retained claimer can get another good tune out of her TFR BHA86
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
2025: CENTARA (IRE) 7 11 9 Jay Tidball 10-11 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Probable S.P.’s: 10-11 Gore Point (GB), 9-4 Miss Denver (GB), 4-1 Manyana Blue (GB) PLAY SMARTER
It’s hard to get away from GORE POINT, who has every chance to make it a hat-trick Miss Denver’s experience may see her take silver ahead of chasing debutant Manyana Blue
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THE SUN RACING THE HOME OF RACING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4173, 2ND £2087, 3RD £1043, 4TH £522. (PENALTY VALUE £5446)
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (30 wins from 91 runners, 33%) runs JASPER GLORY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs JASPER GLORY
Longest Traveller: JASPER GLORY trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.
1 GOD OF FIRE (IRE) (447) 24/- 611-4
Br B g Muhaarar - Loreto (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Ben Hughes Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Bruern Game Supplies Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly usefulhandicapperonFlat (stays 11f) Relatedto winners in this sphere. Rantosimilar levelason hurdledebutwhen11 lengthsfourth at Hereford in April (first 3 won next time out). Sets the standard of those with previous hurdling experience, though has a 15-month absence to overcome
2 JASPER
GLORY
(IRE) (78) 3
410-13
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Oh Deja Vu (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Hools & Forces Partnership Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Kilfeacle Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEW £4,000 4-y-o, Wings of Eagles gelding Dam, sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Father Edward and out of half-sister to useful 2m/3m chaser Livingstonebramble Third in Irish point in April Yard has done well with similarly inexpensive types Tongue strap on for Rules debut TFR BHA-
3
LITTLETWIG
(IRE) (17) 0-34
510-11
Br B m Order of St George (IRE) - Carabora (FR) Kielan Woods J
O Mr Michael OgburnNick Scholfield, Lambourn T
B Ballinaroone Stud LtdNick Scholfield Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Order of St George mare. Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points Didn’t achieve much when fourth on her recent hurdling debut at Bangor Probably needs more time/distance. TFR BHA-
4 MARIA MES (FR) (33) 50-4
510-11
Br Ch m Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Vandaletta (FR) Gavin Sheehan J
O Jamie Snowden Racing Club Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr Marc Bouyssou Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW In good hands and showed more than in a couple of bumpers when well-held fourth (still green) on hurdling debut at Fontwell on return. Entitled to come on for that experience, though she may just be a longer-term project. TFR BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2025: BREAKING COVER (IRE) 7 11 4 Sam Twiston-Davies 7-4 (Anthony Honeyball) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2.
Probable S.P.’s: 10-11 God of Fire (IRE), 11-8 Jasper Glory (IRE), 14-1 Maria Mes (FR), 28-1 Little Twig (IRE)
Given his ability on the Flat and previous hurdling experience, it’ll probably pay to side with the returning GOD OF FIRE The main danger is Jasper Glory, whose excellent new yard has enjoyed success with similar types.
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THE RACING CLUB HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £8500
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £3433, 2ND £1716, 3RD £859, 4TH £429, 5TH £214. (PENALTY VALUE £4488.85) WEIGHTS RAISED 5LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Tizzard (33 wins from 171 runners, 19%) runs UGO BINGO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Scholfield (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs RAFFLES NOBU
Longest Traveller: PEACE MOTIVATOR trained by B Murphy, Ireland.
1 RENOIR (GB) (47) 5430-63
7 12-0
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Feis Ceoil (IRE) David Noonan J
O Octavians V Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B Robert Allcock Ben Clarke Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW More miss than hit since winning novice handicap at Hereford last spring Worth another go at this intermediate distance, having failed to get home over longer trips this season. Drops back into a 0-100 sporting first-time blinkers. TFR BHA95
2 GET THE VALUE (IRE) (13) 0P0-0P3 CD
8 11-11
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Valsugana (IRE) Kielan Woods J
O The Cross Racing Club John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T
B A. P. Heskin Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a double over C&D last May before nearly landing hat-trick in much better race here Big step back in the right direction when third at Stratford (18.7f) latest and looks on a very handy mark now. TFR BHA92
3 SAM’S AMOUR (GB) (47) 5P66-P4
Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Aphrodisias (FR)
9 11-11
Tom Bellamy J
O Whitcombe Racing Club Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Guy Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times over hurdles in 2024. Has cut little ice since finishing runner-up at this course (26.5f) 12 months ago Drop into Class 5 company/booking of Tom Bellamy catches the eye, though. TFR BHA92
4 UGO BINGO (FR) (20) 4640-04
Br B g Walzertakt (GER) - Krasota (FR)
7 11-9
Brendan Powell J
O Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Pierre Lamy & Horse & Feed Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won handicaps atTaunton/Wincanton for previous yard. Slipping mark reflects that he hasn’t been at his best for a while Did emerge with credit when beaten just under 4 lengths in a better race here last time. Needs considering. TFR BHA90
5 PRIVILEGE (GB) (20) 4/5226-4
8 11-9
Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Two Days In Paris (FR) Charlie Price J
O Mrs S. M. Farr John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend T
B Two Days In Paris Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden in this sphere. Finished runner-up in a pair of novice handicaps here last year
Supported but well below that form on first start for 10 months over C&D latest TFR BHA90
6 RAFFLES NOBU (FR) (27) 64-P342
6 11-4
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Utopie des Bordes (FR) Jack Quinlan J
O Mr Michael Ogburn Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T
B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nick Scholfield Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since fairly useful effort in France nearly 3 years ago Confirmed he’s back in some form when no match for improving, subsequent winner at Stratford last time Has slipped to a very attractive mark (now 35lb lower than opening mark in February 2025). TFR BHA85
7 SAUCATS (FR) (10) 54-2551 CD
5 11-1
Br B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Taneshka (FR) Callum Pritchard J
O Bellies Syndicate Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B S.A.R.L. Ecuries Babsen Courses Fire Defence Servicing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly opened his account from 3lb out of the weights in a weak C&D handicap 10 days ago Not discounted now up and running, though he’s 3lb higher in a better race here. TFR BHA82
8 COUP DE GOLD (IRE) (31) 5/3450-1 C
10 11-0
Br Br g Maxios - Astroglia (USA)Miss Eleanor Williams (7) J
O Mrs C. Williams
B Niarchos Family
Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan T
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on career-low mark when winning narrowly on return at this course (17f) last month. Form hardly looks robust and probably worth opposing off 3lb higher TFR BHA81
9 HAWA JUMEIRAH (GB) (10) 05-503
510-13
Br B g Universal (IRE) - One Minute (IRE) Paul O’Brien J
O Mr K. A. Nelmes Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest middle-distance winner on Flat Ran better than on handicap debut when 5 3/4-lengths third behind Saucats over C&D Reopposes on better terms, but this is a deeper race TFR BHA80
10BOWLING SHANE (IRE) (39) 000-35
Br B g Australia - Ultra Appeal (IRE)
410-11
Ned Fox (3) J
O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B China Horse Club Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat. Improved third on handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m). Jumping again looked flawed when well held over trip expected to suit at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m) since, though addition of first-time tongue strap suggests all wasn’t well TFR BHA83
11PEACE MOTIVATOR (GB) (26) UFP-PP0
610-9
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Ssafa Richie McLernon J
O Mr A. EvansBarry Murphy, Caerfyrddin T
B Richard Kent & Clare Lloyd
TIMEFORM VIEW Temperamental sort. Regressed since winning a bumper on debut for Olly Murphy in autumn 2024. Tries 2 1/2m for first time in a handicap having shown little in 3 starts over 2m this year Richie McLernon takes first ride for stable TFR BHA76
12ANOTHERMANICMONDAY (IRE) (60) 50P06-5 610-5
Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - The Prime Viper (IRE)
O Woodhayes racing club
Sean Houlihan J
Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B Mr J. L. Lightfoot Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 6-y-o maiden. Fared better than previously when 10 lengths fifth on second handicap start at Fontwell (2 3/4m). That’s still only poor form, though. TFR BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: GORE POINT 5 11 8 Sam Twiston-Davies 9-4 (Anthony Honeyball) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 7, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 7.
Probable S.P.’s: 5-1 Get The Value (IRE), Raffles Nobu (FR), 15-2 Saucats (FR), 10-1 Ugo Bingo (FR), Coup de Gold (IRE), 14-1 Renoir (GB), Sam’s Amour (GB), Privilege (GB), Bowling Shane (IRE), 20-1 Hawa Jumeirah (GB), 25-1 Anothermanicmonday (IRE), 28-1 Peace Motivator (GB)
A market to keep a close eye on. GET THE VALUE and Raffles Nobu have both fallen to attractive marks, with John O’Shea’s previous C&D winner just given the nod
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THE PAR INN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £11000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4443, 2ND £2221, 3RD £1111, 4TH £556. (PENALTY VALUE £5809.10) WEIGHTS RAISED 5LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (52 wins from 171 runners, 30%) runs IT’S A BREEZE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Scholfield (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs LIMERICK LEADER
Longest Traveller: THE GYPSY DAVEY trained by C Williams, LLancarfan, 134 miles.
1 ELLERTON (FR) (47) 401/6-12 C BF
612-0
Br Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Meandering (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW AnimproveroverhurdlesuponjoiningJoeTizzard,winningatWincantonlastspringanddoublinghistallyfortheyardafter6monthsoffhereinMay.Ran respectably despite coming off bridle some way out when second in a 5-runner handicap here (2 3/4m) 47 days ago. Makes chase debut in blinkers. TFR BHA105
2 LIMERICK LEADER (FR) (20) 1222-23 CD BF 911-9
Br B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Out Law d’Oc (FR)
James Bowen J
O Team Tristar (UK) LtdNick Scholfield, Lambourn T
B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Nicolas Taudon Nick Scholfield Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a positive start for this yard when just denied at Southwell on return last month and just got tired late after leading for a long way when third of 5 in handicap chase at this C&D (good) 20 days ago Tongue strap back on and bold bid from the front expected. TFR BHA100
3 THE GYPSY DAVEY (IRE)
(13) 644P-45 D 811-6
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Rose N Alice (IRE) Conor Ring J
O Mr Billy BatesMrs C. Williams, LLancarfan T
B Mr William Bates
TIMEFORM VIEW Rather lost his way over fences last season and fared no better reverted to hurdling at Stratford 2 weeks ago. Hard to fancy at present. TFR BHA97
4 IT’S A BREEZE (IRE) (40) 526F-P4
711-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Blodge (IRE) Freddie Gingell J
O Mrs Helen Moger Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Tom O’Doherty & Angela O’Doherty Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler but strikes as the type to do better over fences and still looked to be going ok when falling 4 out on first attempt at Fontwell in April. Folded tamely after travelling into the lead here (3 1/4m) last time but he’s of serious interest now dropping back in trip. TFR BHA91
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2025: TIME TO BITE (IRE) 10 12 0 Bryan Carver 9-4 (Chris Honour) 4 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Visor worn by No 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Stewards Note:
ELLERTON: Following its run on 27/5/2026 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe
Probable S.P.’s: 11-8 Limerick Leader (FR), 2-1 It’s A Breeze (IRE), 4-1 Ellerton (FR), 10-1 The Gypsy Davey (IRE)
IT’S A BREEZE went well for a long way before his stamina ran dry over 3 1/4m last time and is taken to build on that promise now dropped back in trip. Limerick Leader has made a good start for the Scholfield yard and looks the biggest threat.
THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £11000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4443, 2ND £2221, 3RD £1111, 4TH £556, 5TH £277. (PENALTY VALUE £5809.10) WEIGHTS RAISED 3LBS AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Tizzard (33 wins from 171 runners, 19%) runs BELGARUM
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs MUSKERRY ROCK
Weightwatcher: BALKARDY won off a handicap mark of 111, his rating is now down 8lb to 103.
Longest Traveller: PRESENTANDCOUNTING trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 227 miles.
1 PRESENTANDCOUNTING (IRE) (17) 3354-23 12 12-0
Br B g Presenting - Count On Me (IRE) Theo Gillard J
O Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Brucetown Farms LtdPrisma Colour Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at best who took advantage of a slipping mark at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m) last summer Has proven he retains some ability in small-field events on his last 2 starts, though was readily outpaced by a couple of younger rivals at Bangor (2 1/2m, good) 17 days ago. Back up in trip.
2 MUSKERRY
ROCK
(IRE) (24) 330-122 BF 711-12
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - One Treasure (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Hools & Forces Partnership Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Timothy Considine Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dualpointwinnerwhocausedaminorsurprisewhenwinning8-runnerhunteratWexford(23f)inMay.JoinedthepowerfulSkeltonyard(£17,000) a fortnight later and did very little wrong when narrowly denied in 2 handicap hurdles since. Blinkers back on for return to chasing TFR BHA115
3 BELGARUM (IRE) (20) 5PP-125 CD 811-2
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Cyrils GirlFreddie Gingell J
O Mrs G. C. PritchardJoe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Cyril Crowe Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Ended 2025 badly out of sorts but a breathing operation and drop in trip worked the oracle as he scored at Fontwell on return in May prior to going close in 3-runner race over 3 1/4m here next time Perhaps unsurprisingly failed to extend that run of good form kept to that trip here last time, though. TFR BHA105
4 BALKARDY (FR) (20) 56P-U0P
911-0
Br Ch g Balko (FR) - Kalimnos (FR) Miss Eleanor Williams (7) J
O Mr W. J. EvansMrs C. Williams, LLancarfan T
B Mr Hugo Merienne & Mr Yann Hamon Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Completely lost his form after winning over 2 1/2m at Ffos Las this time last June and little impact on either hurdles start this summer. TFR BHA103
5 SLANEY OPERA (IRE) (17) P23-435 D
810-7
Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Miss OperaHarry Reed J
O Mr J. Camm Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T
B Joseph Smiddy Nick Scholfield Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 8-y-o who scored at Sedgefield in January for Ruth Jefferson. Ran respectably enough when fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Bangor (3m, good) 17 days ago and he can give another good account. TFR BHA96
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4.
Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Muskerry Rock (IRE), 5-2 Presentandcounting (IRE), Slaney Opera (IRE), 8-1 Belgarum (IRE), 25-1 Balkardy (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
MUSKERRY ROCK has gone close in 2 handicap hurdles since joining Dan Skelton and can open his account back over fences Slaney Opera can chase the selection home ahead of Presentandcounting
THE SAVANNA STEVENS
OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
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): D Skelton (30 wins from 91 runners, 33%) runs PARK HALL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs PARK HALL
Longest Traveller: OCEAN ROSE trained by B Murphy, Ireland.
5 11-9
Br B g Passing Glance - Surf In September (IRE) Harry Bannister J
O Mr D. G. Cram Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T
B David Cramm High View Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Passing Glance gelding who attracted support when making a winning start in an 8-runner C&D bumper 40 days ago, travelling well before asserting inside the final 100 yds. Should go well again under a penalty. TFR BHA-
2 COMPANY CHARGE (GB) (-) 5 11-2
Br B g Frontiersman - Sherry Darling (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Willy Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Mr Jon Glews Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW £5,000 3-y-o, Frontiersman gelding Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Lofgren and modest chaser Gatacre Street Worth a market check on debut TFR BHA-
3 PARK HALL (IRE) (31) 11 CD 5 11-2
Br B or Br m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Brazen Baloo (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Hools & Forces Partnership Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Stephanie Hanly Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Walk InThe Park mare won her sole start in Irish points last month and made a winning start under Rules in a 6-runner bumper at this C&D (good) 31 days ago Had plenty in hand there and there should be even more to come from her for leading yard. TFR BHA-
4 SAVANNA STORM (IRE) (68) 0 4 10-12
Br B g Ocovango - Imperial Allure (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Mr Mark Boulton David Pipe, Wellington T
B Rachel & Philip Donovan W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ocovango gelding represents a yard that have plenty of success in this sphere but was too free to last home when seventh of 9 in bumper at Fontwell (2 1/4m, good, 8/1) on debut 68 days ago TFR BHA-
5 SOMEBOY FOR ONEBOY (GB) (-) 4 10-12
Br B g Haafhd - Lady Ridgemere (IRE) Rian Corcoran (5) J
O Mr D. Ford Ian Chanin, Thorverton T
B Mr D. R. Ford
TIMEFORMVIEW Haafhd gelding. Dam unraced closely related to fair hurdler/chaser (stays 25f) LiltingVerse. Far from an obvious debut winner on paper TFR BHA-
6 BATHTAVERNESS (GB) (102) 05- 5 10-9
Br Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Love of Midnight
O Nigel Holder, Peter Glanville
B N. A. Jackson
Brendan Powell J
David Evans, Abergavenny T
Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked one for the longer term when down the field at Hereford on debut in November and stepped up from that when fifth of 11 in bumper at Chepstow (2m, good) 4 months later, shaping like a stayer. TFR BHA-
7 MANUSSA PEDLAR (GB) (-) 5 10-9
Br B m Maxios - The Prime Viper (IRE)
O J L Lightfoot- D V Gardner
Sean Houlihan J
Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B Mr J. L. Lightfoot Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maxios mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Bagheera Ginge and modest 3m chase winner Champ Is Real Yard wouldn’t be associated with debut winners TFR BHA-
8 OCEAN ROSE (IRE) (13) 66
510-9
Br B m Crystal Ocean - Rose Revived Callum Pritchard J
O Mr A. EvansBarry Murphy, Caerfyrddin T
B Cherry Jones,Alex Frost&Derrynagowan Bld
TIMEFORM VIEW Crystal Ocean mare showed a bit more than on debut when 9 lengths sixth of 7 in bumper (80/1) at Stratford (2m, good to firm) 13 days ago Frame claims here. TFR BHA-
9 PEGGY SWIFT (GB) (-)
410-5
Br B f Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Sainte Kadette (FR) Megan Bevan (7) J
O Miss Kirstin Young Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Megan Bevan
TIMEFORM VIEW Saddler’s Rock filly Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Dragon Bones and useful hurdler Perfect Attitude, stayed 3m. Not an obvious type on paper TFR BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: QUEEN KATE 5 11 4 Shane Fenelon 1-8 (Mickey Bowen) 5 ran Hood worn by No 3. Stewards Note:
SAVANNA STORM: Following its run on 6/5/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P.’s: 6-5 Park Hall (IRE), 7-2 Thepassingtyphoon (GB), 17-2 Company Charge (GB), 12-1 Bath Taverness (GB), 16-1 Ocean Rose (IRE), 20-1 Savanna Storm (IRE), 28-1 Peggy Swift (GB), 40-1 Manussa Pedlar (GB), 50-1 Someboy For Oneboy (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
Point winner PARK HALL had plenty up her sleeve when making a successful Rules debut for the Skeltons at C&D last month and she is narrowly preferred to fellow winner Thepassingtyphoon. Company Charge looks the most interesting of the newcomers on paper.
