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THE RACE CARL TO THE BAR HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS, TOTAL PRIZE FUND £10000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4039, 2ND £2019, 3RD £1010. (PENALTY VALUE £5281) WEIGHTS LOWERED 1LB.
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): E Williams (18 wins from 122 runners, 15%) runs BOBBY’S FORTUNE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Honeyball (2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs GORE POINT
Longest Traveller: SERGEANT FURY trained by H Derham, Newbury, 138 miles.
1 SERGEANT FURY (IRE) (33) 0U30-11 5 11-13
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kygo (IRE) Paul O’Brien J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Sergeant Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Shane McCarthy Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEW Made the most of a good opportunity back in maiden company winning a 5-runner affair at Huntingdon (15.8f) prior to defying a penalty in straightforward style in novice company at Stratford (18.6f) last month. As good as ever bidding for a hat-trick but faces tougher opposition back in a handicap. TFR
2 GORE POINT (GB) (6) 0F0-121 CD
5 (in 7lb ex) 11-7
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Preveza (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr M. W. Pendarves Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Porlock Vale Stud geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEW Left previous hurdles form behind following a wind op when off the mark over hurdles at this course (16.8f, good) in June Improved when runner-up to a next time winner atWorcester prior to making it 2-2 over a longer trip here (18.5f) 6 days ago Carries a penalty but is going the right way TFRHHHHI BHA97
3 BOBBY’S FORTUNE (IRE) (45) 404P6-1
6 11-2
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Jessies Delight Isabel Williams J
O Six Franks Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Tomas Wafer
TIMEFORMVIEW Dulybuiltonpromiseshownearlierintheyearwhenshowingmuchimprovedformtodecisivelywina7-runnerhandicaphurdleatFfosLas(15.8f,good to soft) 45 days ago, travelled well and overcame a pace bias in the process Could be the one to beat. Engaged 2.50 Cartmel Saturday. TFRHHHHH BHA99
DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2024: ZHANG FEI (FR) 6 10 12 Fern O’Brien 10-3 (Fergal O’Brien) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
Probable S.P.’s: 6-4 Sergeant Fury (IRE), 2-1 Bobby’s Fortune (IRE), 9-4 Gore Point (GB)
BOBBY’S FORTUNE was much improved when overcoming a pace bias to land a first hurdles success at Ffos Las last month and he remains of interest from this sort of mark. He can get the better of two-time course winner Gore Point who arrives better than ever, as does hat-trick seeking Sergeant Fury, for whom this is more of a test back in handicap company.
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THE ZERO TO EXIT JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
FOR JUVENILE THREE YRS OLD 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): O Murphy (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs LORD
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J P O’Brien (8 wins from 54 runners, 15%) runs DIGNAM
Longest Traveller: DIGNAM trained by J P O’Brien, Ireland.
1 DIGNAM (IRE) (21) 11-0
Br B c Sea The Moon (GER) - Bunraku J. J. Slevin J
O Mr P. Byrne Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T
B Mount Coote Estates
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 9.5f), creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at the Curragh last month. If he can translate anything like that level of ability to hurdling he’ll be hard to beat.
2 GREEN ASSET (IRE) (70) 11-0
Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Dance Troupe Shane Fenelon (5) J
O Vernon & Anna Phillips Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Ennistown Stud Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger Joined an in-form stable ahead of his hurdle debut and it’ll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 LORD (GER) (80) 11-0
Br B g Best Solution (IRE) - Linaria (GER) Sean Bowen J
O Fools and Horses Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Gestut Auenquelle Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame in 2 Flat outings in Germany. Has joined a leading stable for his hurdle career. Respected, particularly if the betting vibes are strong TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 IT’S
LIFE
(GB) (7) 3
10-7
Br B f Without Parole - Havana Jane Harry Kimber J
O Mr E. A. Brook Bill Turner, Sherborne T
B Farleigh Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat who ran to a similar level when 16 lengths third on her Stratford hurdle debut last Sunday. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 MANYANA BLUE (GB) (26) 3
Br B f Postponed (IRE) - Nordican Bleue (FR)
10-7
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Upton House Stud Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Richard Newland Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on Flat who showed an aptitude for hurdling when third in a C&D juvenile (good) 26 days ago That form is barely modest but she’s open to improvement. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2024: FINAL ENTRY (IRE) 3 11 0 Jack Tudor 11-2 (David Pipe) 5 ran Hood worn by No 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No 3.
Probable S.P.’s: 4-6 Dignam (IRE), 4-1 Lord (GER), 9-1 Green Asset (IRE), 12-1 Manyana Blue (GB), 20-1 It’s Life (GB)
Those with experience don’t set the bar high so it’s likely best to focus on the hurdle newcomers, with Irish raider DIGNAM standing out on Flat ability. German recruit Lord has joined a good stable for his hurdle career and might provide the main threat.
PREDICTION: 1.DIGNAM (IRE) 2.LORD (GER) 3.GREEN ASSET (IRE)
THE CELEBRATING 50 YEARS TRADING DICK OLIVER LTD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
TOTAL PRIZE FUND £10000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4039, 2ND £2019, 3RD £1010, 4TH £505, 5TH £252. (PENALTY VALUE £5281)
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): E Williams (18 wins from 122 runners, 15%) runs BACKINACTION
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Harris (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs MY GIRL KATIE
Longest Traveller: INVICTUS ALLEN trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 147 miles.
1 GREAT D’ANGE (FR) (6) 3P-4P22 CD 9 12-0
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
TIMEFORMVIEW Typically a weak finisher but did manage to get his head in front over fences here last summer However, well held 3 from 4 starts this season, taking little interest for the most part when remote second of 3 finishers here last week. TFRHHHII BHA105
2 BACKINACTION (IRE) (7) PU0-201
7 (in 7lb ex) 11-7
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kate Kaprice (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Mr W. Clifford Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mr W. T. Murphy Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point winner who got back on track after 9 months off when second here (25.8f) and built on that at the second attempt when wide-margin winner at Stratford last week Will take plenty of beating under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA91
3 INVICTUS ALLEN (FR) (279) 40/613P- D 7 10-10
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Quismaelle (FR)
Jack Tudor J
O Sue Howell Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Mr Bruno Vagne & Mr Andre Vagne Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Uttoxeter a year ago but has struggled for consistency and not seen since running poorly at Hereford in October TFRHHHII BHA87
4 MY GIRL KATIE (IRE) (16) 00-1141 CD
Br B m Ocovango - Kings Sister (IRE)
O Price & Mathias Partners
B Thomas Mulhern
8 10-2
Conor Ring J
Grace Harris, Shirenewton T
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a couple of points in May and finally off the mark under Rules when scoring comfortably over C&D 16 days ago Needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA78
5 TESTFLIGHT (GB) (16) 3-U1322 BF
Br B g Kayf Tara - Molly Flight (FR)
O Mr D. V. Gardner
8 10-2
Tabitha Worsley (3) J
Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B Overbury Stallions Ltd Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but 0-21 under Rules Back to form when runner-up over C&D last 2 starts, though no match for My Girl Katie 16 days ago 8lb out of the handicap TFRHHHII BHA71
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2024: HOLD YOUR FORT (IRE) 8 10 5 James Best 7-2 (Debra Hamer) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3. Stewards Note: INVICTUS ALLEN: Following its run on 14/10/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P.’s: EVENS Backinaction (IRE), 7-2 My Girl Katie (IRE), 6-1 Invictus Allen (FR), 9-1 Great d’Ange (FR), 14-1 Testflight (GB)
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BACKINACTION wasted no time getting back on the up when a wide-margin winner at Stratford last week and this looks an excellent opportunity under a penalty. My Girl Katie was a comfortable winner over C&D earlier this month and is a clear next best
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THE JACK CHALLIS TURNS 12 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 4LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): E Williams (18 wins from 122 runners, 15%) runs POLLY PI
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Mullins (1 win from 5 runners, 20%) runs MASONBROOK MEADOW
Weightwatcher: CHARLIE MY BOY won off a handicap mark of 102, his rating is now down 7lb to 95.
Longest Traveller: NEVER SEEN AGAIN trained by H Burton, Newmarket, 248 miles.
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1 NEVER SEEN AGAIN (IRE) (16) 4//0-3443 7 12-0
Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Semiquaver (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O HUMPHREYS, BROWN & ROSE RACING Hayley Burton, Newmarket T
B Gerry and John Rowley Retraining of Racehorses S
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Bangor (16.7f, good) 16 days ago In the mix once more. TFR
2 CHARLIE MY BOY (IRE) (19) PP00-14 CD 8 11-13
Br Gr g Leading Light (IRE) - Theionlady (IRE) J. J. Slevin J
O Mr Andy Taylor J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Mr S. Gorman
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Good fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Stratford (18.7f, good) 19 days ago Can go well again. TFRHHHII BHA95
3 KARANNELLE (IRE) (37) 3100-04 CD 10 11-11
Br B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Dance Lively (USA)
O Mr D. Rees
B Mr David Bobbett
Shane Fenelon (5) J
David Rees, Haverfordwest T
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 5 to Sassified in handicap hurdle (13/2) at this course (16.8f, soft) 37 days ago. One to consider TFRHHHII BHA93
4 STINGINHISSTEP (GB) (16) 660-213 CD 6 11-6
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Model Girl
O Mr A Leach and Mr D V Gardner
Sean Houlihan J
Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B Wood Farm Stud Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in May but he came in a well-held third of 4 in handicap hurdle (3/1) here (21.6f, good) 16 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA88
5 SASSIFIED (IRE) (6) 220-312 CD 7 11-6
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 June and backed it up with a very good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to firm, 11/2) 6 days ago Has to be taken seriously off an unchanged mark TFRHHHHH BHA88
6 SONIC GOLD (GB) (106) 0/P//5PP0- 9 11-5
Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Sonic Weld Paul O’Brien J
O Mr N. G. H. Ayliffe John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T
B Mr John Benfield
TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good) 106 days ago Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA87
7 COLONEL LESLEY (IRE) (26) 2U25-62 C 9 11-0
Br Gr g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Tagula Mon (IRE) Miss Heidi Palin (7) J
O Mr F. A. Clegg Richard Hawker, Frome T
B Clive Cox
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 13/2, solid second of 7 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.8f, good) 26 days ago Needs considering TFRHHHII BHA82
8 POLLY PI (IRE) (134) 40000P-
5 10-13
Br B m Mount Nelson - Timoca (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Mrs J. Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Peter & Janet Davies Prysg Cyf S
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good, 33/1) 134 days ago Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA81
9 SQUARE DU ROULE (FR) (19)
054-342
5 10-10
Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Semur (FR) James Davies J
O Over the Jumps Racing Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Jacques Beres & Francoise Beres Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/1, good second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good) 19 days ago, no match for winner Merits consideration again. TFRHHHHI BHA78
10ZUFAL (GB) (26) 5/U0P-53
8 10-8
Br B g Worthadd (IRE) - Easy To Sing Ben Jones J
O Frost Racing Club Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B Aunty Ifl A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remote third of 8 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good, 33/1) 26 days ago Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces on 1st time Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA76
11OUTBACK FRONTIERS (IRE) (25)
2650P-0
Br Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Bord de Loire (FR)
9 10-7
James Turner (5) J
O Mr Stephen Price John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T
B Benjamin J. Daunt
TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good to firm) 25 days ago Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA75
12MASONBROOK MEADOW (IRE)
(13) P2-0300 4 10-6
Br B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Kathy Glory (IRE) Ellis Collier (5) J
O THE 69 RACING TEAM Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B Kevin Quinn We Do Vans S
TIMEFORM VIEW Below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (16f, good, 14/1) 13 days ago Needs to get back on track TFRHHHII
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2024: KARANNELLE (IRE) 9 11 8 James Bowen 12-1 (David Rees) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10. Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 11. Stewards Note:
NEVER SEEN AGAIN: Following its run on 4/7/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.
Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Sassified (IRE), 9-2 Colonel Lesley (IRE), Square du Roule (FR), 11-1 Charlie My Boy (IRE), 12-1 Never Seen Again (IRE), 14-1 Karannelle (IRE), 16-1 Stinginhisstep (GB), Masonbrook Meadow (IRE), 33-1 Outback Frontiers (IRE), 40-1 Sonic Gold (GB), Polly Pi (IRE), 50-1 Zufal (GB)
Plenty with chances but the vote goes to SASSIFIED who posted a very good C&D second on Monday and is taken to quickly resume winning ways Square du Roule heads the list of dangers with Colonel Lesley, Never Seen Again and Charlie My Boy all in the picture too. Karannelle completes the shortlist.
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THE BRENDON SOPER MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £10000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4039, 2ND £2019, 3RD £1010, 4 TH £505, 5TH £252. (PENALTY VALUE £5281)
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): A Honeyball (12 wins from 49 runners, 24%) runs DEAR RALPHY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Harris (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs HALIFAX
Longest Traveller: SPITALFIELD trained by J & A O’Neill, Cheltenham, 137 miles.
1 SPITALFIELD (IRE) (26) 0F04-22
7 12-1
Br B g Mahler - Hollygrove Bonnie (IRE) Benjamin Macey (7) J
O Mrs Mairead Liston Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B J. Conroy Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Strong-travelling sort who was successful from a 9lb lower mark at Ffos Las (23.9f) last spring and returned from an absence in good order, again finding only one too good in a C&D handicap 26 days ago. Definite claims provided he continues to keep the errors at bay.
2 SAM’S AMOUR (GB) (56) 16211-4
8 12-0
Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Aphrodisias (FR) Adam Wedge J
O Whitcombe Racing Club Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Guy Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful 3 times in 2024, including a double in novice/selling company in October However, hit with significant rise in weights on return from 7 months off and never threatened when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 56 days ago Up in trip TFRHHHII BHA110
3 HALIFAX (FR) (290) 323554-
8 11-13
Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Oudette (FR) Conor Ring J
O Foxhills Racing Limited Grace Harris, Shirenewton T
B Mme Vsse Yves D’Armaille Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won 3m Kempton handicap hurdle last May and largely in good form after. Had excuses on account of the drop in trip when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle atWarwick (21f) in October and this sort of test much more up his street back from 9 months off TFRHHHII BHA109
4 PIRATES’TALE (GB) (67) 2PPFF-P 7 11-13
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Magical Legend
Sean Houlihan J
O Mrs G. Welch Chris Honour, Ashburton T
B Rebecca Welch Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at around 2m for Jimmy Frost who had fallen twice in points and that seemed to have a negative impact on his hurdling when pulled up for new yard here (18.5f) in May. Steps up significantly in trip now and interesting to see if blinkers can restore his focus. TFRHHHII BHA109
5 IMPECUNIOUS (IRE) (16) 0013-42 6 11-9
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Fancytail (IRE) Bryan Carver J
O Mrs S. M. Trump Chris Down, Cullompton T
B Mrs Christine Wilson Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort who landed a gamble at Chepstow (19.5f) in April and held form well in defeat since, second of 4 in handicap hurdle at this course (21.6f, good) 16 days ago, running on behind a positively ridden winner Not ruled out tackling longest trip to date TFRHHHII BHA105
6 DORRELLS PIERJI (FR) (26) 022-320 12 11-9
Br Br g Coastal Path - Playa Pierji (FR) Jack Tudor J
O D Stevenson, W Dodd, D Summersby Dean Summersby, Kellacott T
B Pierre Julienne & E.A.R.L. Dorrells
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran who was a multiple winner over hurdles earlier in his career Arrived fit from points but he failed to make an impact when eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 26 days ago and his record under Rules for present stable is an uninspiring one Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHIII BHA105
7 DEAR RALPHY (IRE) (26) 2P-2226 D 9 11-1
Br B g Westerner - Letterwoman (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr J. Pike Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Patrick Mulcahy geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who filled runners-up spot for fourth consecutive start at Huntingdon (25f) in May. Went for a long way as if still in good form when sixth in a C&D handicap latest and no surprise to see him give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA97
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: GROVE ROAD (IRE) 8 11 1 Sean Bowen 11-4 (James Owen) 10 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6. Stewards Note: PIRATES’TALE: Following its run on 14/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling Probable S.P.’s: 2-1 Spitalfield (IRE), 4-1 Impecunious (IRE), 11-2 Dear Ralphy (IRE), 6-1 Halifax (FR), 13-2 Sam’s Amour (GB), 20-1 Pirates’Tale (GB), Dorrells Pierji (FR)
SPITALFIELD has returned from a break in good order, shaping well in second having been held up a race run at a steady gallop over C&D 26 days ago He holds obvious claims on that evidence provided he continues to keep the errors at bay. Dear Ralphy is a consistent operator on the whole and feared, with Impecunious also worth a second look.
THE STEPHEN HAYES“JAGGER”MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
TOTAL PRIZE FUND £10000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4039, 2ND £2019, 3RD £1010, 4TH £505, 5TH £252. (PENALTY VALUE £5281)
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Tizzard (28 wins from 131 runners, 21%) runs RYDER’S ROCK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bowen (5 wins from 11 runners, 45%) runs LA QUARITE
Longest Traveller: LA QUARITE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 211 miles.
1 BELIEVE JACK (FR) (20) 551P/P-4
8 12-0
Br B g Make Believe - Sandslide Shane Fenelon (5) J
O Mr A. Evans Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen T
B S.C.E.A. du Haras Des Sablonnets
TIMEFORM VIEW Only sixth of 8 in handicap at Ffos Las (16f, good to soft, 100/1) 20 days ago Makes chase debut
2 CATBOY (FR) (18) 620-546
5 11-2
Br B g Agent Secret (IRE) - Cadouya Girl (FR) Jack Tudor J
O John & Paul Stanaway & Nicola Reed Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B E., K., P., & V. Leray Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winner at 18f over hurdles 12/1, good sixth of 13 in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good) 18 days ago Looks to have more to offer over fences so very much one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA88
3 MERSEY STREET (IRE) (18) 15P-443
7 10-13
Br B g Califet (FR) - Seeking Susan (IRE) Richie McLernon J
O The Iveragh Syndicate Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B J. H. Kidd Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner in hurdle at Fakenham in January. Encouraging third of 13 in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good, 14/1) on his debut over fences 18 days ago Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA85
4 RYDER’S ROCK (GB) (40) 3U4P-14 CD
Br B m Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Featherweight (IRE)
7 10-12
Freddie Gingell J
O Mr C. L. Tizzard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Jeremy Gompertz Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in May but only fourth of 6 in handicap chase (17/2) at Fontwell (19.5f, good) 40 days ago Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. TFRHHHII BHA84
5 LA QUARITE (FR) (14) 502-432 5 10-8
Br B g Seahenge (USA) - Etoile de Kerfelec (FR)
Sean Bowen J
O Mr H. Jones Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Gwenole Thepot, Sandy Thepot & Joel Le M Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved with each of his three runs in this sphere, coming in a very good second of 5 in handicap chase (10/3) at Market Rasen (23.9f, heavy) 14 days ago Tongue strap back on. Big shout eased 1lb here. TFRHHHHH BHA80
6 IMPERIAL
MEASURE
(IRE) (13) 624/-543 C
7 10-7
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Boro Cruise (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Ms Margaret Finn
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winner at 17f over hurdles who turned in his best run in this sphere when third of 6 in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good, 11/2) 13 days ago In the picture. TFRHHHII BHA79
7 FIREFLY LANE (IRE) (26) 34033-P CD
9 10-2
Br B m Milan - More Equity Ben Jones J
O Firefly Racing Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B Mr Paddy Kinsella A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but pulled up in handicap chase here (25.8f, good, 17/2) 26 days ago Tough to assess at present. TFRHHIII BHA71
8 SEVENOFUS (IRE) (53) 52525-3
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Gortnagowna (IRE)
O Tim & Liz Heal
B Mrs Karen Hannon
9 10-2
James Davies J
Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
TIMEFORM VIEW Came in a well-held third of 7 to Ryder’s Rock in handicap chase at this C&D (good) 53 days ago Needs a subsequent wind op to spark improvement. TFRHHIII BHA69
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: NOAH’S LIGHT (IRE) 7 9 13 Lewis Stones 18-1 (Richenda Ford) 14 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8.
Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 La Quarite (FR), 9-2 Catboy (FR), 5-1 Mersey Street (IRE), 13-2 Imperial Measure (IRE), 15-2 Ryder’s Rock (GB), 10-1 Firefly Lane (IRE), 12-1 Sevenofus (IRE), 25-1 Believe Jack (FR)
LA QUARITE is improving as he gains experience over fences and is fancied to gain a breakthrough success on the back of his very good Market Rasen second Mersey Street started off well in this sphere when third at Worcester and is feared most, although both Catboy and Imperial Measure can have a say too in this open handicap
BROKEN GLASS AND BOTTLES ARE DANGEROUS
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