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We are delighted to welcome you to Perth Racecourse for our Stone of Destiny Raceday, a fantastic celebration of racing, Scottish heritage and summer entertainment. Today promises plenty of excitement on the track, with seven competitive National Hunt races and more than £86,000 in prize money on offer. At the heart of the action is our feature race, the Stone of Destiny Handicap Hurdle, as a quality field battles it out for one of Perth’s most distinctive prizes. This special raceday celebrates one of Scotland’s most important historic treasures. The Stone of Destiny, long associated with the coronation of Scotland’s monarchs and with nearby Scone, is now back in Perthshire and on display at Perth Museum, making today a fitting celebration of our area’s remarkable history. There is plenty to enjoy away from the track too. Our younger racegoers can head to the Picnic Enclosure for inflatable fun throughout the afternoon, while after the final race we invite everyone to keep the party going in The Barn, where the brilliant Shaka Loves You will be providing the live music! Our sincere thanks go to all the owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff and everyone connected with today’s runners for choosing to race here at Perth and for bringing another exciting afternoon of National Hunt racing to Scone Palace Park. Most importantly, a very warm welcome to all our racegoers. Whether you are a regular visitor or joining us for the first time, we hope you have a fantastic day, enjoy the racing and make the most of everything Stone of Destiny Raceday has to offer. Good luck and may the winners be aplenty! Don’t forget, our next meeting is Monday 7 September, when we return for Auto Services Perth Ltd Raceday. We look forward to welcoming you back then. For now, enjoy the racing and be sure to stay after the last for Shaka Loves You live in The Barn!

Raceday Team Owner and Director WILLIAM, Lord STORMONT

CEO and Director BRIAN STEVENSON

Matthew Taylor Morag Connaghan Steve Horlick Donald Gow

Director of Racing and Clerk of The Course

Director Of Operations

Holly Marshall

Dean Riley

Sponsorship & Hospitality Sales Executive

Operations Manager

Event Safety Officer

Head Groundsman

Derek Halley

Assistant Head Groundsman

Kacey Halford

Racing Assistant/ Trainee Clerk of The Course

Katy Webster Marketing Manager

Frazer Sullivan Maddie Pullan Tanya Adamson Grant Irons Events & Conference Manager

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Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park, Perth PH2 6BB Tel: (01738) 551597 Fax: (01738) 553021 Book tickets online at www.perth-races.co.uk

Racecard Explained 5

26 CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (34) 10-P544 Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE) O The Ramblers 14 B P. Hillis

7 11-0

12 Derek Fox J Lucinda Russell, Kinross T 13

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Leaped into favouritism for this with a second successive win in the Ultima Handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, idling late having quickened smartly to lead. 10lb well-in and Scottish yard won this with One For Arthur in 2017. Obvious chance if he doesn’t get too far back. TFRHHHHI BHA146 (+10)

Form C = Has won at this course D = Has won over this distance CD = Has won over this distance at this course BF = Was a beaten favourite - = New racing season / = Missed racing season P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race F = Horse fell U = Rider unseated R = Horse refused to race CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse B = Horse was brought down S = Horse slipped r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race d = Disqualified

Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

BHA Rating Timeform View & TFR Rating Saddlecloth number Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey Horse’s name The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam) Birthplace of horse (outside GB) Days since the horse last run Horse’s age Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs) Jockey Horses Trainer & Their Location Horse’s owner Horse’s breeder Sponsor

Star Ratings Explained

HANDICAPS Once a horse’s ability has been assessed by the Official BHA Handicapper it is given an official rating. This is an assessment that determines how much weight it shall carry compared to the other runners. In simple terms a horse rated 100 carries 2lbs less than a horse rated 102. A rating over 130 is well above average and the winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup is normally rated over 160. Most handicap races have an upper rating limit to encourage runners of similar ability to take part and make a competitive race e.g. 0-110, and a 28lb weight-range.

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH HHHHI HHHII HHIII

Selected to win the race. Good chance of being placed. By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims. Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HURDLE RACES HIIII Can be given little or no chance. One Fit Padded Hurdle: The ‘One Fit’ design is a modified hurdle frame with a custom fitting close-cell foam pad replacing the traditional birch. The hurdle was developed with the objective of reducing both the faller rate and the risk of injury as the result of a fall. They are 3ft high and placed in the ground at an attractive angle to encourage horses to jump them fluently. At Perth there are five flights of Hurdles on the course. Eight are jumped in a two mile race, nine in a race over two miles and five furlongs and eleven in a race over three miles. STEEPLE CHASES Steeplechase fences are made from hardwood frames stuffed tightly with birch. When making a fence the birch is packed in at a height of approximately 6ft, then cut down to a maximum height of 4ft 6”. There are five ‘plain fences’ on the course at Perth and two ‘open ditches’. An Open Ditch is the same height as a plain fence but has a small ditch in front of the fence to make them a bigger test for the horse and rider. At Perth there are two open ditches on the course, the first fence in the straight and the first down the back straight. Perth is one of the last remaining racecourses to have a Water Jump, this is situated in front of the main Grandstand and is much smaller than the other fences, with a 6ft wide water jump behind a small birch fence. There are eight steeplechase fences on the course. Twelve are jumped in a race over two miles, fifteen over two miles and four furlongs and nineteen in races over three miles. WEIGHT FOR AGE RACES These races are designed to provide a fair and competitive contest before a horse is allocated a weight, according to his ability, to run in a Handicap. These races are therefore normally for young horses aged from 3 to 5-y-o. As a 5-y-o is deemed to be stronger than a 3-y-o he/she will be made a to carry a little more weight. Once a horse has won a weight for age race he/she will be asked to carry a ‘penalty’; this is normally an additional 7lbs. Once a horse has won or run three times in a Weight for Age race he can be assessed and given a weight in a Handicap Race.

Important Information Abandonment Policy

New Claiming Procedures

In the event of racing being abandoned before the

The procedures for Claiming and Selling Races have changed. No Claims will be accepted on the racecourse. No additional period is allowed for Friendly Claims. Registered Owners, Licensed and Permitted trainers may claim by telephone, to Weatherbys on 01933 303080.

ﬁrst race has been run, all ticket holders should retain tickets. Information regarding refunds or transfers will be posted to pre-paid tickets holders within seven days of the abandonment; all other applications should be made to the racecourse office within the same period. In the event of racing being abandoned after the ﬁrst race has been run, all badge holders should retain their passes. Refunds will not be made unless at the discretion of the management.

Admission Policy The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to, or expel any person from, the racecourse without assigning a reason for doing so, and does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage to persons or to their property.

Cash Machines A cash machine is available within the Grandstand Enclosure by the Main Entrance and The Barn.

Horse Welfare Racing’s top priority is the safety and welfare of horse and rider. People join the racing industry because they share a genuine love for horses. Like most sports, racing carries risks, however, we work to ensure that no death or injury occurs which could have been prevented. Horses have the right to a decent and fulﬁlling life, both during their racing career and afterwards. We are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. It is now standard practice for screens to be erected round any horse receiving veterinary attention on the course. This does not reﬂect the severity of the injury but allows the vet some privacy in which to administer treatment and provides the horse with a calm environment in which to make a recovery. Please therefore do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse.

No Smoking Smoking or vaping is not permitted in any enclosed public places within Perth Racecourse. It is an offence to smoke or knowingly to permit smoking in any enclosed areas of the Racecourse

Such claims must be made within 15 minutes of the start of the race. A BHA Security Code is required (to apply, contact Weatherbys on 01933 440077). No premium will be payable in the event of unopposed Friendly Claims. For more information, please ask the Director of Racing.

Photography Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication. Flash photography is essentially dangerous where horses are involved. You are asked not to use ﬂash photography anywhere in the grandstand enclosure and particularly near the winner’s enclosure.

Racecourse Safety Message In the event of an emergency at the racecourse, all racegoers will be notiﬁed via safety messages over the racecourse PA System. Please follow the instructions of the messages and also of the racecourse staff and police. In the event of evacuation, please remain calm and assist the racecourse by leaving your area in a safe and orderly manner. If you feel you require extra assistance, please notify the nearest member of the racecourse staff. It is also forbidden to cross the course when the horses are out on it. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Radios and Mobile Telephones The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc., for any purpose at the racecourse. Further details are available from the racecourse office.

Stable Staff Liaison At Perth, as at the other racecourses in Scotland, the enjoyment and welfare of stable staff is very important to us. To help ensure that any ideas for improvements or any complaints can be addressed at a suitable time, Matthew Taylor. Please contact Matthew on racedays in the Raceday Office or telephone 07521 517495.

and where you see the no smoking sign.

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Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

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Perth Racecourse Owners’ Championship

Mrs Diana L. Whateley - 20 Bective Stud - 20 The Northern Racing Club - 20 Keatley Racing, Doherty & Manson - 20

Perth Racecourse Trainers’ Championship

Olly Murphy - 148 L Russell & M Scudamore - 58 Mickey Bowen - 53

Perth Racecourse Jockeys’ Championship

Sean Bowen - 127 James Bowen - 76 Harry Skelton - 38

Points scoring: Points are awarded to the ﬁrst, second and third in all races run at Perth throughout the season. 1st = 10 points, 2nd = 3 points, 3rd = 1 points. Winning Champions of each category will be presented with a prize provided by Edinburgh Gin.

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Where to

Eat & Drink Sat 15 August Grandstand Enclosure

Eat Cafe 1613

Highland Grill

Paddock & Chips

Salt & Chilli Chicken

Hog Roast

Fotheringham's Ice Cream

Bite Me Loaded Fries Pizza

Selection of Pies from Bonnie Jockey and Last Ditch Bar

Drink The Barn

Last Ditch Bar

Horsewalk Bar

Guiness Horsebox

PIAFF Champagne Bar

Pimm's Hut

Bonnie Jockey

Margarita Truck

Betting Hall

Where to

Eat & Drink Sat 15 August Picnic Enclosure

Eat

The Stables Bar (Selection of Pies)

Burgers

Drink

The Stables Bar

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FIRST RACE 1.40

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)

THE VISIT PERTH MUSEUM MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446) Leading course trainer (20-25): P Neville (12 wins from 82 runners, 15%) runs TRY THEM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs HAWTHORN ROAD Longest Traveller: ST JUST IN TIME trained by H Derham, Newbury, 429 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

horse

age

st-lb

BIGGLES (GB) (22) 25

11-4

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - At A Clip O Exors of the Late Lady Cobham B Lady Cobham

Stan Sheppard J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T Galebreaker S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart at best on Flat (raced mainly at 7f) and showed an aptitude for hurdling belatedly switching codes on first outing for over 2 years/since leaving Eve Johnson Houghton when second in 5-runner novice at Uttoxeter in June. Similar form when fifth of 13 there since and has a leading chance. TFRHHHHH BHA-

HAWTHORN ROAD (IRE) (93) P0-0

Br B g Berkshire (IRE) - Ban Rion Na Tonnta (IRE) O Mr G Gibson & Mr Jamie Denholm B Mr Robert Lynch

TIMEFORM VIEW Too free completed start in bumpers and in a C&D maiden hurdle.

ST JUST IN TIME (GB) (66) 043/42/-

Br B g Time Test - Porthledden Flight O Dr H. Tayton-Martin B Helen Tayton-Martin

11-4

Dylan Johnston J Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S TFRHIIII BHA-

11-4

Paul O’Brien J Harry Derham, Newbury T OLBG S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the level and promise whilst looking a work in progress in juvenile/maiden hurdles for Sir Mark Todd during first half of 2024. Went very close on handicap debut for this yard on sole start in 2025 but well held on 2 comeback runs on the Flat. TFRHHHII BHA106

C’EST POUR MOI (FR) (70) 06

11-1

Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Caprika Royale (FR) Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (7) J O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Pascal Beraud & Emmanuel Clayeux Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pour Moi gelding who looked a hard ride second time up in bumpers when sixth of 9 at Worcester in June. Switches to hurdles now and it’s best to assume he’s ungenuine until proving otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-

CRACKALACKIN (IRE) (88) 3-42

Br B g Cracksman - Azalee (GER) O Urloxhey Racing B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe

11-1

Luke Scott (3) J Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) who showed similar form over hurdles in the spring, including when second to a subsequent winner in 2m maiden at Huntingdon on final start in May. Returns after a break and must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA100

TRACKER ISSUE (IRE) (22) 6

Br B g Verbal Dexterity (IRE) - Paistiul (IRE) O Molly and Paul Willis B J. S. Bolger

11-1

Ryan Mania J Adam Nicol, Seahouses T Opal Collection S

TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive on the Flat (modest nowadays) but showed aptitude tried over hurdles minus his usual headgear when sixth (Biggles 5th) of 13 in 2m novice at Uttoxeter 22 days ago. Remains to be seen if he’s able to build on that. TFRHHHII BHA-

TRY THEM (IRE) (44) 6F55-02

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Rock Magic (IRE) O Mr Eamon McElligott B Whitebarn Farming Ltd

11-1

Brian Hughes J Patrick Neville, Leyburn T Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to the pick of his juvenile form on first run since leaving Emmet Mullins when second in 9-runner maiden over C&D (good) 44 days ago, held only close home. Firmly in the picture with a repeat. TFRHHHHI BHA109

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: BREAK POINT 5 11 4 Sean Bowen 11-4 (Olly Murphy) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Biggles (GB), 3-1 Try Them (IRE), 9-2 St Just In Time (GB), 11-2 Crackalackin (IRE), 13-2 Tracker Issue (IRE), 33-1 C’Est Pour Moi (FR), 150-1 Hawthorn Road (IRE)

BIGGLES has come to hurdling late in the day but has shown enough in a pair of Uttoxeter novices to suggest he can win a race of this nature. Try Them is an obvious threat having returned to the pick of his juvenile form on first start for his new yard when runner-up over C&D last month, while Crackalackin also enters the reckoning back from a break. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BIGGLES 2.TRY THEM (IRE) 3.CRACKALACKIN (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 2.15

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 20YDS) (4,000m)

THE QUINNBET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Leading course trainer (20-25): P Neville (12 wins from 82 runners, 15%) runs FOLLOW YOUR LUCK Longest Traveller: RAS KASSAR trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 464 miles.

Br Breeding colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

horse

age

st-lb

TAMARIND BAY (IRE) (48) 2323-11 D

11-10

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Tempest River (IRE) O Llangoedmor Partnership B Sir Francis Brooke Bt.

Sean Bowen J Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T Fairplay Exchange S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler but was much improved for the switch to chasing when landing 5-runner handicap at Stratford (23f) in June. Easily followed up in 3-runner contest at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m) and he’s not taken lightly. TFRHHHHI BHA128

FOLLOW YOUR LUCK (IRE) (177) 41/11- D

Br Ch g Mahler - Lenora (IRE) O Mrs Wilma Duffus B The Beeches Stud Ltd

11-6

Brian Hughes J Patrick Neville, Leyburn T Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who made a successful start under Rules in maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (2 1/2m) in February. Again jumped well when scoring in novice over the same C&D later the same month, so he commands respect making quick switch to a handicap on chasing debut. TFRHHHII BHA124

GLEN TO GLEN (IRE) (61) 5010-5r

Br B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Galuminous (IRE) O Max Out Partnership B J. S. Bolger

10-12

Kielan Woods J Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T Nick Scholfield Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat performer who won a juvenile maiden hurdle at Cork (17f) in December. However, has been let down by his jumping tried over fences the last twice. Cheekpieces applied as he makes first start since leaving Joseph Patrick O’Brien. TFRHHIII BHA128

RAS KASSAR (FR) (20) 1-10142 D

Br Ro g Rajsaman (FR) - Air Theatre (FR) O David Pipe Racing Club B G. Samama

10-7

Dylan Johnston J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner over fences in France and stepped up on his recent stable debut when second in handicap at Uttoxeter last month, pulling clear with a new recruit to the Skelton yard. Could be ready to open his British account. TFRHHHHH BHA111

KINBARA FIRSTDRAFT (IRE) (34) 04-5045 C D 7

Br Ch g Koropick (IRE) - Kimberely Bay (IRE) O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr B Mrs Patricia Croke

10-5

Derek Fox J Leonard Kerr, Irvine T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler at best but below that level over fences. Showed a bit more than on stable debut when fourth of 6 in handicap over C&D in July, but tailed off here (2m) last time. Tongue strap refitted and has had a breathing operation, though he’s a long way out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA95

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2025: KING ROLY 6 10 5 Sean Bowen 4-5 (Mickey Bowen) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Tamarind Bay (IRE), 11-4 Follow Your Luck (IRE), 4-1 Ras Kassar (FR), 11-2 Glen To Glen (IRE), 66-1 Kinbara Firstdraft (IRE) RAS KASSAR was unlucky to bump into an improved rival when runner-up at Uttoxeter last time, so he is taken to go one better as he makes only his third start for current yard. Tamarind Bay is feared most having won both of his chase starts so far, ahead of Follow Your Luck who is one to note on chasing debut. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RAS KASSAR (FR) 2.TAMARIND BAY (IRE) 3.FOLLOW YOUR LUCK (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 2.50

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 35YDS) (4,000m)

THE IM GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (20-25): R M Smith (17 wins from 205 runners, 8%) runs FOLLOW CHARLIE & JUST DOTTIE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R M Smith (1 win from 13 runners, 8%) runs FOLLOW CHARLIE & JUST DOTTIE Longest Traveller: ANNIE AGNEW trained by G Quinn, Ireland.

Br Breeding colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

horse

age

st-lb

LETS MINGLE (IRE) (34) 43U-351 CD

12-0

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Thessalienne (FR) Jack Power (5) J O Tay Valley Chasers Racing Club Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T B James Luttrell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to last year’s C&D maiden success with a deserved handicap success here last time, first-time cheekpieces certainly doing no harm (still carried head a bit awkwardly). Entitled to confirm that form with reopposing rivals, with a bold bid likely off only 2lb higher. TFRHHHHH BHA112

HARRY (SWE) (31) 125//-011

Br B g Maxios - Ajdo (DEN) O David Pipe Racing Club B Roland Johansson Konsult Ab

NN N-RU

David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

11-12

TFRIIIII BHA110

SUMMERGROUNDS (GB) (34) 225P-34 D

10 11-10

Br B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Hannah Jacques (IRE) Ella McGarry (10) J O Multiple Sclerosis Borders Racing Club 1 Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B Nicky Richards Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition), Adam Purves Mitsubishi S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who twice chased home a fairly useful sort over C&D last season. Stepped up on his reappearance when 1 3/4 lengths behind Lets Mingle in a bunch finish over C&D, the winner slightly better placed on that occasion. Not ruled out off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHII BHA108

DREAM’S KA (FR) (22) 0-21210 D

Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Dulci d’Un Regard (FR) O Katie Scott Racing Syndicate B Gregory El Baz, Mouloud Drif

11-9

Ryan Mania J Katie Scott, Galashiels T Katie Scott Racing Syndicate S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won pair of 2 1/2m handicaps at Bangor/Uttoxeter this season. Progression came to a halt at the latter course on final start for Dan Skelton before being sold for only £7000 earlier this month. Probably vulnerable off this mark and return to a right-handed track unlikely to help his cause, either. TFRHHHII BHA111

COSMIC SOUL (IRE) (69) 0//2111-0 D BF

Br Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - My Spirit (IRE) O M Lee, D Lee, C Jolley & Neville B Kilcarn Stud & Sunderland Holding Inc

11-6

Brian Hughes J Patrick Neville, Leyburn T Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed progress when completing a hurdles hat-trick (4-timer including his all-weather win) at Sedgefield in April. Winning sequence ended with a whimper following 10 weeks off here in early-June. Handicapper may have measure on return from a similar break. TFRHHHII BHA104

GARDE DES CHAMPS (IRE) (34) 40-4332 C

11-6

Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - La Reine de Riogh (IRE) Gregor Walkingshaw (10) J O The Champs Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T B John P. Cahill Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner typically struggled to go the pace before closing up to finish 10 lengths second in a 2m chase here last month. Has had plenty of chances to capitalise on falling mark in that sphere. Hard to be confident he’ll fare any better back hurdling for first time in over 2 years. TFRHHIII BHA104

FOLLOW CHARLIE (IRE) (34) 2404-41 CD

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lucyintheskywith (IRE) O Riverside Racing B Mr Oliver Broderick

11-6

Murray Dodd (5) J R. Mike Smith, Galston T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had done all his winning over 2 1/2m on ground softer than good (including over C&D) prior to an emphatic success over 2m here (good) on second start this season. A 6-lb rise could be made to look lenient now back up in trip, for all the form of last time doesn’t look robust. TFRHHHHI BHA104

O’FAOLAINS GLORY (IRE) (146) 2P1140- D

Br B m Fame And Glory - Kiltipford Lady (IRE) O Girsonfield Racing Club B Thomas Phelan

11-5

Nathan Moscrop J Susan Corbett, Otterburn T Finnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when completing a handicap chase double at Musselburgh over the winter. Found Go North Final at Carlisle too competitive when last seen in March. Hasn’t won over hurdles in over 2 years, though does at least return on her latest successful mark. TFRHHIII BHA103

JUST DOTTIE (GB) (19) 3546-53 C

Br B or Br m Al Kazeem - Blaise Chorus (IRE) O Mr R. Michael Smith B Blaise Chorus Partnership

11-4

Ben Smith (7) J R. Mike Smith, Galston T

TIMEFORM VIEW Perth regular who is now 3lb lower than when landing a fourth C&D success last May. Arrives following a lesser effort on the Flat Ayr, though she wasn’t far off her best when only beaten 4 lengths here on latest hurdle start in early-July. TFRHHHII BHA102

10 ANNIE AGNEW (GB) (85) 0/55P-40 Br B m Sir Percy - Famusa O Caherty Stables Racing Syndicate B Kenneth Bruce

11-2

Benjamin Macey (5) J Gerald Stephen Quinn, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort came when runner-up over 2m here in 2024. Seemingly hasn’t been the easiest to train since, now returning 11 weeks on from a poor second run of the season at Downpatrick. TFRHHIII BHA100

11 STRUTH (IRE) (34) 055-666

10-7

Br Ch g Australia - Portrait of A Lady (IRE) Derek Fox J O Mrs S. Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T B Fargo Bloodstock Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful middle-distance winner on the Flat. Step up in trip saw him finish closer than previously when beaten just over 3 lengths behind stablemate Lets Mingle over C&D last time. This quirky sort is far from certain to build on that, though. TFRHHHII BHA91

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: MOONBOW (FR) 5 11 4 Brian Hughes 11-2 (Patrick Neville) 11 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 6, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 7, 11. Stewards Note: DREAM’S KA: Following its run on 24/7/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. COSMIC SOUL: Following its run on 7/6/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Lets Mingle (IRE), 9-2 Follow Charlie (IRE), 11-2 Summergrounds (GB), 8-1 Just Dottie (GB), 12-1 Cosmic Soul (IRE), Struth (IRE), 16-1 Dream’s Ka (FR), 20-1 Garde des Champs (IRE), 28-1 O’Faolains Glory (IRE), Annie Agnew (GB) LETS MINGLE proved much stronger at the finish returned to this C&D when deservedly opening her account 5 weeks ago and a token 2lb rise should see her very competitive again. Fellow last-time-out scorer Follow Charlie rates an obvious threat, with Just Dottie another fancied to be thereabouts. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LETS MINGLE (IRE) 2.FOLLOW CHARLIE (IRE) 3.JUST DOTTIE

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FOURTH RACE 3.32

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 207YDS) (4,700m)

THE MALCOLM GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Leading course trainer (20-25): R M Smith (17 wins from 205 runners, 8%) runs BURGUNDY MAN & QUINNFINITY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Mcconnell (2 wins from 31 runners, 6%) runs BROKEN ICE Longest Travellers: DRUMLEE MYTH trained by S Mcparlan, BROKEN ICE trained by J Mcconnell, Both Ireland.

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DOLLY DIOR (GB) (34) 50-412

12-0

Br B m Sir Percy - Loving Touch O Mrs Wilma Duffus B Penhill Stud

Brian Hughes J Patrick Neville, Leyburn T Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Inexpensive Flat-bred mare. Surprise winner at Hexham in June (50/1). Would have gone closer to following up barring a late error when 3 1/4 lengths second here last time (2 1/2m). Opening mark looks harsh in the context of some flaky form, though, with the longer trip an unknown. TFRHHHII BHA105

OCTOBER HILL (IRE) (20) 023-1B2

Br Br m Berkshire (IRE) - Miss Bedlam (IRE) O The Hillraisers B D. M. Forster

11-12

Rian Corcoran (5) J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to something like her solid Taunton maiden form when off the mark at Ffos Las in May. Didn’t go with her usual fluency when 3 lengths second at Uttoxeter 7 weeks on from a fall latest. Has improved since her sole previous attempt over 3m and looks interesting if getting the trip. TFRHHHHI BHA103

JUST OOT (IRE) (427) 50/34/20-

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Belle Glory (FR) O Footie Mad B M. Conaghan

11-11

Nathan Moscrop J Susan Corbett, Otterburn T Finnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the frame in trio of maiden/novice events before finishing well beaten on handicap bow at Hexham (2m) in June 2025. Returns over significantly further and is entitled to need this. TFRHHIII BHA102

DALILEO (IRE) (34) 54-0311 CD

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE) O Thp Racing & D A Harrison Racing B Barronstown Stud

11 11-10

Callum Bewley J Lisa Harrison, Wigton T Atlas Concrete Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran arrives in the form of his life, notching his third and fourth C&D wins when completing a double here last month. A 6-lb rise probably prevents the hat-trick, though. TFRHHHHI BHA101

BROKEN ICE (IRE) (32) 444-050 CD

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ice Box (IRE) O John McConnell B Mr W. S. Acham

11-9

Alex Harvey (3) J John McConnell, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish raider snapped a long losing run in this corresponding race last season. Now 2lb lower following a couple of spins over inadequate trips at Wexford/Downpatrick in recent months. Interesting stepping back up in distance. TFRHHHHH BHA100

CEOL DRAIOCHTA (IRE) (34) 0F0/P-4P

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Cre Na Coille (IRE) O Molly and Paul Willis B J. S. Bolger

11-9

Ryan Mania J Adam Nicol, Seahouses T Opal Collection S

TIMEFORM VIEW Clearly hasn’t been the easiest to train in recent seasons. Joined a capable yard prior to this season and some positives to take from his return at Kelso in late-May. Unconsidered in the market/possibly amiss when well beaten here (2 1/2m) subsequently and the longer trip is an unknown. TFRHHHII BHA100

DRUMLEE MYTH (IRE) (26) 006/50-1

Br B g Watar (IRE) - Kentford Myth O Mr Sean McParlan B Seamus Mullins

10-11

Mr N. McParlan (3) J Sean McParlan, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise in points/bumpers earlier in his career. Left previous hurdle efforts behind when winning on reappearance at Cartmel (2 3/4m) last month. Up 4lb and likely player if in similar form on second start back from absence. TFRHHHHI BHA88

MAGIC GLOVES (IRE) (69) 34400-0 D

10-5

Br Br m Jet Away - Shamrock Queen (IRE) Derek Fox J O Mrs Wilma Duffus Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T B Richard Busher Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has gone backwards since a creditable handicap debut at Musselburgh last December, faring little better following a breathing operation here (2m) last time. Derek Fox back aboard following 10 weeks off and at least worth a go over this trip given her pointing background. TFRHHIII BHA82

FORTUNES DAWN (IRE) (34) 354-003

10-3

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - The Boys Dont Know (IRE) Peter Kavanagh J O Mr W. G. Young Jnr William Young Jnr, Carluke T B The Beeches Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Inexpensive maiden pointer. Well held at long odds in maiden/novice events, only showing a touch more than previously on qualifying run here latest (2 1/2m). Hard to be confident she’ll make more impact switched to a handicap/longer trip. TFRHHIII BHA80

10 BURGUNDY MAN (FR) (44) 156-P0P CD Br B g Manduro (GER) - Kapirovska (FR) O Miss P. A. Carnaby B Mme Elza Petit & Mme Hannah Petit

10-2

Bruce Lynn J R. Mike Smith, Galston T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful chasing debut on testing ground here October. Has gone the wrong way since and has plenty to prove back hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA79

11 QUINNFINITY (IRE) (44) P-P0 Br B f Jet Away - Luna Lovegood (IRE) O The Wilson Family B Mr Eamon McCann

10-2

Toby Wynne J R. Mike Smith, Galston T Dalcon Civil Engineering Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Again showed little on qualifying run (following a breathing operation) over 2m here in early-July. Will need to improve dramatically for the significantly longer trip/switch to handicap company. TFRHHIII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: BROKEN ICE (IRE) 9 11 7 Alex Harvey 9-2 (John McConnell) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 8, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 10. Stewards Note: JUST OOT: Following its run on 14/6/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 October Hill (IRE), Drumlee Myth (IRE), 5-1 Dalileo (IRE), 6-1 Broken Ice (IRE), 10-1 Dolly Dior (GB), Ceol Draiochta (IRE), 16-1 Just Oot (IRE), 20-1 Magic Gloves (IRE), 28-1 Burgundy Man (FR), 40-1 Fortunes Dawn (IRE), Quinnfinity (IRE) BROKEN ICE looks most interesting off a 2lb lower mark than when successful in last year’s corresponding race. October Hill and Drumlee Myth are the most likely dangers, ahead of hat-trick seeking Dalileo. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BROKEN ICE (IRE) 2.OCTOBER HILL (IRE) 3.DRUMLEE MYTH (IRE)

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ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)

THE SCONE ESTATES STONE OF DESTINY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) Leading course trainer (20-25): Miss L Harrison (13 wins from 143 runners, 9%) runs PURE GOLD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Gordon (1 win from 2 runners, 50%) runs NAP HAND Fancy That: P Neville won this race in 2024 and 2025. The stable runs MEDIEVAL GOLD & THE LAST CLOUD today. Longest Traveller: NAP HAND trained by C Gordon, Winchester, 455 miles. Br Breeding colours

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THE LAST CLOUD (IRE) (168) 11433P- CD

12-0

Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Lady Lucarno O Mr B Hague, Mrs W Duffus & Partner B Mr & Mrs James Hannon

Brian Hughes J Patrick Neville, Leyburn T Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly progressive when completing a C&D hat-trick (2-2 in handicaps) prior to creditable efforts in the Grade 1 Formby and Grade 2 River Don. Took his first wrong step when pulled up at Kelso in late-February and now 12lb higher returning to handicap company. TFRHHHII BHA129

FILIBUSTERING (GB) (48) 6051-11 D

Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Mystique O Dr V. M. G. Ferguson B Mr Jeremy Gompertz & P Milmo

12-0

Paul O’Brien J Harry Derham, Newbury T Boodle Hatfield Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong travelling type. Arrives on the up for his excellent yard, landing his third successive hurdle success in emphatic fashion at Cartmel in late-June. A 7lb rise may just be enough to end his winning sequence. TFRHHHHI BHA129

SQUEEZEBOX (IRE) (28) 151-13 D

Br Ch g Slade Power (IRE) - Beal Ban (IRE) O Value Racing - Squeezebox B Natasha Newsome

11-4

Stan Sheppard J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T Galebreaker S

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort when successful on 2 of his 3 starts in novice company last summer/autumn. More amenable this season and followed his stylish reappearance success with a solid 6 1/4 lengths third in a briskly-run Summer Hurdle last time. Could be more to come on just third handicap start. TFRHHHHI BHA119

MEDIEVAL GOLD (GB) (172) 34/2132- CD

Br Br g Camelot - Mill Springs O Mr D Mann & Partner B Mrs Rebecca Philipps

11-2

Derek Fox J Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who ended his time with Micky Hammond on a high at Carlisle (soft). Underlined a promising start for current yard when runner-up (clear of subsequent winner) at Catterick (19f) in late-February. Blinkers now added (previously had positive effect on Flat), and he’s capable fresh. TFRHHHII BHA117

FIDENDUM (GB) (41) 32/r-131

11-1

Br B g Passing Glance - Think of The Money Nick Slatter (3) J O Three Saints One Sinner David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T B G. Davies Pragnell S

TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort enhanced his strong Market Rasen record when notching a second win in 3 starts there last time. He’ll likely face competition for the lead this time and looks worth taking on in a better race/away from his beloved track. TFRHHIII BHA116

NAP HAND (IRE) (29) 2430-22 D

6 10-10

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Dream Sleep Fern O’Brien (5) J O Goodwin Racing Ltd Chris Gordon, Winchester T B Laurence Kennedy & Cormac O’Tighearnaigh Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat winner who scored over hurdles in a Stratford novice last summer. Placed in 4 of 7 handicaps since, latterly when 8 1/2 lengths behind Filibustering (now 8lb better off). Forgivable effort on the level since and could make more impact on just his second hurdle outing for Chris Gordon. TFRHHHHI BHA111

SCRIABIN (FR) (44) 523-421 CD

Br B g Fly With Me (FR) - Starlin (FR) O D G Pryde & William Pryde B Mr Hans Peter Sorg

10-9

Patrick Wadge J Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a good attitude when narrowly defeated here before dictating to land a belated first success in a C&D novice last time. Arrives at the top of his game, though likely to be vulnerable in a stronger handicap than he need contest. TFRHHIII BHA110

PURE GOLD (GB) (34) F05-443 CD

Br B m Golden Horn - Nathalie O Thp Racing & D A Harrison Racing B Elmhurst Bloodstock Ltd

10-3

Peter Kavanagh J Lisa Harrison, Wigton T Atlas Concrete Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW In top form when winning 3 times in 4 starts between July/October last year, including a smooth C&D success. Much more like it when 1 1/2 lengths third in course handicap (2 1/2m) latest. Up in class but she still appeals in a race that could be run to suit. TFRHHHHH BHA104

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: HERE COMES GEORGIE 7 10 6 Brian Hughes 3-1 (Patrick Neville) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Stewards Note: THE LAST CLOUD: Following its run on 28/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Filibustering (GB), 5-1 Squeezebox (IRE), 11-2 Pure Gold (GB), 6-1 Nap Hand (IRE), 7-1 The Last Cloud (IRE), 9-1 Fidendum (GB), 10-1 Medieval Gold (GB), 16-1 Scriabin (FR) PURE GOLD looked ready to peak again when third here last month and appeals most at the weights. Summer Hurdle third Squeezebox and dominant Cartmel winner Filibustering are feared, while Useful Flat performer Nap Hand isn’t taken lightly on second hurdle start for Chris Gordon. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PURE GOLD 2.SQUEEZEBOX (IRE) 3.FILIBUSTERING

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SIXTH RACE 4.40

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 180YDS) (4,700m)

THE BROOKS MACDONALD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

Leading course trainer (20-25): A Hamilton (5 wins from 48 runners, 10%) runs BUTTON ROCK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Kelly (1 win from 9 runners, 11%) runs SHANTOU SHOW Longest Travellers: LE MALIN trained by S Mcparlan, SHANTOU SHOW trained by N Kelly, Both Ireland.

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SHANTOU SHOW (IRE) (24) 05P-03P D

12-0

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Oscar Show (IRE) O Cross Syndicate B Andrew Pierce

Sean Bowen J Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who is winless since 2023 but produced one of his more encouraging recent efforts when third of 8 in handicap chase at Cartmel (25f) in June. However, merely underlined his inconsistency when pulled up at Wexford 24 days ago. Engaged 5.40 Tramore Friday. TFRHHHII BHA100

BUTTON ROCK (IRE) (44) 0050-61 C

Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Outlaw Princess (IRE) O Mr A. B. Hamilton B F. Commins & T. Frisby

11-12

Derek Fox J Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Bettered his lowly hurdles form for Gordon Elliott when making a winning chasing debut in 6-runner handicap here course (2 1/2m, good) 44 days ago, staying on to lead dying strides after others began to flag on the run-in. Wouldn’t be sure to reproduce that form. TFRHHHII BHA98

LE MALIN (FR) (26) 00/351/-3 D

Br B g Martaline - Lumina (FR) O Mr Sean McParlan B Mlle Laure Godet

12 11-12

Mr N. McParlan (3) J Sean McParlan, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got his act together for current connections when winning 13-runner handicap chase at Down Royal (21f) in December 2024. Shaped as if retaining ability after 19 months off in 3-runner affair at Cartmel (25f) recently, albeit allowed to dictate. Possibilities if stepping forward from that. TFRHHHII BHA98

EDGEWELL (IRE) (36) 4-3P311 D

Br B g Well Chosen - One Edge (IRE) O Lads That Lunch B Hugh J. Holohan

11-10

Harry Reed J Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T Etsome Arms Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort who notched a fourth win for current connections in 5-runner handicap chase at Worcester (23f, good to firm) 36 days ago, kicking clear before the home turn and still 10 lengths clear at the last before idling late. Likely to find life tougher in hat-trick bid from a 6lb higher mark. TFRHHHHI BHA96

COLLINGHAM (GER) (22) 6P30-P4

Br B g Samum (GER) - Chandos Rose (IRE) O All Or Nothing Racing Club B D. A. Brand

11-7

Philip Armson (3) J Jake Coulson, Heaton T Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner over hurdles who has largely been disappointing for present yard but showed clear signs of a revival off a plummeting mark back over fences tried in a visor when fourth of 14 in 3m handicap at Uttoxeter just over 3 weeks ago. One to be interested in all of a sudden. TFRHHHHH BHA93

MCGREGORS CHARGE (GB) (27) 2PP0-54 CD 8

Br B g Recharge (IRE) - Triggywinkle (FR) O Mr Roderick Chelton B Roderick Chelton

10-7

Ben Godfrey J Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed this corresponding race last August for Ella Pickard. Out of sorts in 2 runs for Kayley Woollacott in April but stopped the slide in a first-time tongue strap on second start for current yard when fourth in 7-runner handicap chase at Newton Abbot (3 1/4m) last month. Needs to build on that now. TFRHHHII BHA79

BALLYDANGAN (IRE) (149) 314P4P- D

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - She’s Our Banker (IRE) O Mr H. Burns B Michael Fennessy

10-6

Peter Kavanagh J Hugh Burns, Alnwick T

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice at Hexham in 2025 but has been pulled up on 2 of his last 3 outings, taking little interest at Sedgefield when last seen in March. Others more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: MCGREGORS CHARGE 7 10 8 Toby Wynne 7-2 (Ella Pickard) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: BALLYDANGAN: Following its run on 19/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Edgewell (IRE), 3-1 Button Rock (IRE), 4-1 Le Malin (FR), 7-1 Collingham (GER), 10-1 McGregors Charge (GB), 12-1 Shantou Show (IRE), 50-1 Ballydangan (IRE)

An unappealing bunch overall with COLLINGHAM receiving the tentative vote after showing clear signs of a revival off a plummeting mark at Uttoxeter on his most recent outing. Veteran Le Malin has possibilities if stepping forward from his comeback, while hat-trick seeker Edgewell can’t be dismissed for all that he’s likely to find it tougher going from his revised mark. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COLLINGHAM (GER) 2.LE MALIN (FR) 3.EDGEWELL (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 5.15

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)

THE SCONE PALACE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CONDITIONAL & AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ RACE) (GBB RACE) for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £4999 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2086, 2nd £1043, 3rd £521, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (50 wins from 163 runners, 31%) runs DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Mcconnell (2 wins from 31 runners, 6%) runs GAME SHADOW Longest Traveller: GAME SHADOW trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.

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CAPTAIN MAINWARING (IRE) (282) 5-

10-13

Br Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Westerner Lady (IRE) Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (7) J O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Ballyreddin Stud & Tony Butler Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW £8,000 3-y-o, Highland Reel gelding who was held back by inexperience when fifth of 8 in junior bumper at Ludlow on debut in November. TFRHHHII BHA-

DARK TIDE RISING (IRE) (98) PF-4

Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Holly Hawk (IRE) O Mr T. R. George B Kevin F. O’Donnell & Miriam O’Donnell

10-13

Mr Harry O’Dwyer (7) J Tom George, Slad T Tom George Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW 5,000 3-y-o, £10,000 4-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Breguet Boy. Dam unreliable maiden on Flat (stayed 1 1/4m). Fourth completed start in Irish points (May 9). TFRHHHII BHA-

DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE (IRE) (31) 2-P43 BF 4

Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Damefirth (IRE) O Fools and Horses B Michael & Paul Lenihan

10-13

Lewis Saunders (5) J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Betano S

TIMEFORM VIEW 45,000 Order of St George gelding who made the frame on both completed starts in Irish points and shaped like a stayer when third of 11 in 2m bumper at Uttoxeter on Rules debut last month. Obvious contender in a thin race. TFRHHHHI BHA-

GAME SHADOW (IRE) (78) 4

Br B g Tirwanako (FR) - Drakaina (IRE) O John McConnell B Eugene Power

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Alex Harvey (3) J John McConnell, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Tirwanako gelding who shaped best of those from out of the back when fourth of 11 in 2m Tramore bumper on debut for Paul Power in late May. Should build on that and has leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2025: COUTACH 4 10 8 Mr Josh Williamson 3-1 (Gordon Elliott) 9 ran

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Game Shadow (IRE), 13-8 Downtown Nashville (IRE), 8-1 Captain Mainwaring (IRE), 10-1 Dark Tide Rising (IRE) GAME SHADOW shaped well behind a subsequent winner on his Tramore debut for Paul Power in late May and is narrowly preferred to Downtown Nashville, who suggested he’s in need of longer trips on his first start under Rules at Uttoxeter. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GAME SHADOW (IRE) 2.DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE (IRE) 3.CAPTAIN MAINWARING (IRE)

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First Race 1.40 - THE VISIT PERTH MUSEUM MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 10th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Perth Executive will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and shall also award a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £35. - Closed August 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.15 - THE QUINNBET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 10th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after August 8th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). QuinnBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present momentos to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £50. - Closed August 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.50 - THE IM GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 10th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Penalties, after August 8th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The IM Group Executive shall present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £50 cash prize to the staff member in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 30 entries at £35. - Closed August 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.32 - THE MALCOLM GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, August 10th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Penalties, after August 8th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Malcolm Group Executive shall present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries at £35. - Closed August 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.05 - THE SCONE ESTATES STONE OF DESTINY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for three yrs old and upwards. £100 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Penalties, after August 8th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 5lb. Scone Estates have kindly sponsored this racing and shall present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A £50 cash prize to the stable staff member in charge of the best turned out horse. In addition, the Stone of Destiny trophy will be presented to the winning owner. 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 17 entries, 9 at £20 and 8 at £100. - Closed August 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.40 - THE BROOKS MACDONALD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. £40 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Penalties, after August 8th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Brooks Macdonald Executive shall present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £40. - Closed August 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.15 - THE SCONE PALACE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CONDITIONAL & AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ RACE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, August 10th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The riders shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (ii) Overseas Jockeys who are under 26 years of age and who, within the past 6 months, have been eligible to claim an allowance under the provisions of paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (iii) Amateur Jockeys holding ‘Category A’ or ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this Race. Scone Palace International Horse Trials Executive shall present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £50 to the person in charge of the Best Turned Out horse. 7 entries at £20. - Closed August 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) SEE PAGE 37 FOR THIS RACE.

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