HOW TO READ THE RACECARD
26 CORACH RAMBLER (IRE)
(34) 10-P544
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE)
O The Ramblers
7 11-0
Derek Fox J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B P. Hillis Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Leaped into favouritism for this with a second successive win in the Ultima
smartly to lead. 10lb well-in and Scottish yard won this with One For Arthur in 2017
1. 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. BHA Rating
Timeform View & TFR Rating
Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
Horse’s name 7. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
8. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
Days since the horse last run 10 Horse’s age
Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
Jockey 13. Horses Trainer & Their Location
Horse’s owner
Horse’s
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
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
HURDLE RACES
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 CHASE
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.
Handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, idling late having quickened
Obvious chance if he doesn’t get too far back.
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NEW CLAIMING PROCEDURES
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Please contact Matthew on racedays in the Raceday Office or telephone 07521 517495.
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FIRST RACE 2.20
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 35YDS) (4,000m)
THE HORIZON GROUP MAIDEN HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (40 wins from 135 runners, 30%) runs WESTERN CLOUDS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (6 wins from 17 runners, 35%) runs CAPTAIN COOL
Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2016 and 2022. The stable runs POWER OF WORDS today. Longest Travellers: POWER OF WORDS trained by G Elliott & OH JANEY trained by S R B Crawford, both Ireland.
1 BARROW BROOK (IRE)
(50) r6F-3
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Vociferously (IRE)
B Donal Barnwell
6 11-4
Craig Nichol J
O The Spotted Dick Partnership R. Mike Smith, Galston T
TIMEFORM VIEW £4,000 6-y-o, Doyen gelding. Dam ran twice over hurdles. Placed on last of 4 starts in points in May. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 CAPTAIN COOL (IRE)
(109) 6P/1-
Br B g Jet Away - Legal Proceedings (IRE)
B Margaret Kelly
5 11-4
Sean Quinlan J
O Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek T
TIMEFORM VIEW €45,000 3-y-o, €27,000 5-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Dam lightly raced over hurdles. Landed Irish point in March so he’s an interesting newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-
3
PRINCE ABU (IRE) (17) 0////55-
8 11-4
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Sy te gan, Wa On Godolph
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Saoirse Abu (USA) J
O Mr Greenfingers Syndicate L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Godolphin Postpack Ltd S
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW TFRHHIII BHA-
4 REDBRIDGE ROCCO (IRE)
(59) 532FF-3
Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Marinnette (IRE)
6 11-4
Brian Hughes J
O Mr Denis Gould Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Nicholas Teehan
TIMEFORM VIEW €8,500 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to modest 23f hurdle winner Clatterbridge Dam, lightly raced over hurdles and a 1 1/2m winner on Flat. Wears tongue strap. Third in point 59 days ago so no forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA-
5 POWER OF WORDS (IRE) (27) 4-65
Br B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Murahana (IRE)
O F. Morris
4 10-13
Kevin Sexton J
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Murahana Partnership Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has twice failed to build on a debut hurdling fourth at Fairyhouse in April, not looking an easy ride when fifth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.9f, good to soft) 27 days ago Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 BISHOP HILL (IRE) (25)
2F330-5
Br Br m Malinas (GER) - Jigs’n Reels (IRE)
O Tay Valley Chasers Racing Club
B Frank Motherway
6 10-11
Patrick Wadge J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 11 runs but she posted a respectable fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle here (16.2f, good) 25 days ago Back up in trip and well in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA100
7 EASTER GETAWAY (GB) (130) 0-
6 10-11
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Easter Vic Henry Brooke J
O Mr Robert H. Goldie R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Robert H. Goldie
TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway mare Dam temperamental/modest 3m hurdle winner Unplaced sole start in point bumpers in February TFRHHIII BHA-
8 GEORGIE’S MALT (GB) (30) 44
5 10-11
Br B m Order of St George (IRE) - Mrs Malt (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Distillery Racing Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Distillery Stud Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in a pair of bumpers, fourth of 8 at Southwell (15.8f, good) 30 days ago Makes hurdles debut stepped up in trip so this Order Of St George mare needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 OH JANEY (IRE) (55) 6/430-4
Br B m Free Eagle (IRE) - Jane’s Track (IRE)
O S. R. B. Crawford
B Limetree Stud
5 10-11
James Bowen J
S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form shown in bumpers, fourth of 12 at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 55 days ago. More is likely needed on her hurdles debut from this Irish mare. TFRHHHII BHA-
10WESTERN CLOUDS (GB) (21) B51-44
Br B m Cloudings (IRE) - West Vintage (IRE)
5 10-11
Sean Bowen J O Fools and Horses
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Wood Farm Stud Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising Cloudings mare who came in fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Worcester (16f, good to soft, 14/1) on her debut 21 days ago when left poorly placed. Has more to offer, especially now her stamina is drawn out. Likely player. TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: LUCKIE SEVEN (IRE) 6 11 4 Danny McMenamin 9-4 (Nicky Richards) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 9.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Power of Words (IRE), Western Clouds (GB), 5-1 Bishop Hill (IRE), 10-1 Captain Cool (IRE), 11-1 Oh Janey (IRE), 14-1 Redbridge Rocco (IRE), 18-1 Georgie’s Malt (GB), 50-1 Easter Getaway (GB), 100-1 Barrow Brook (IRE)
Olly Murphy’s WESTERN CLOUDS shaped well when fourth on her recent hurdling bow at Worcester and can take a sizeable step forward over this longer distance to get off the mark. Jennie Candlish’ winning Irish pointer Captain Cool could emerge as the main danger starting out in this sphere with Bishop Hill and Georgie’s Malt also in the picture.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WESTERN CLOUDS 2.CAPTAIN COOL (IRE) 3.BISHOP HILL (IRE)
THE RESULT
1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
FIGURES IN BRACKETS
Figures in brackets after the horse’s name indicates days since last ran.
SECOND RACE 2.50
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)
THE AEJ FACILITIES MANAGEMENT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
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) colours no horse
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (37 wins from 361 runners, 10%) runs SPIT SPOT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (6 wins from 17 runners, 35%) runs CALDWELL
Longest Traveller: CALDWELL trained by J Candlish, Leek, 289 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 REWIRED (GB) (39) 6013-13 D BF
Br Ch g Power - Kekova J
O Mr K. Everitt
NON-RUNNER
Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T
B Mr T. G. Roddick AKV Group Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW TFRIIIII BHA115
2 CALDWELL (GB) (105) 315146- D
8 11-6
Br B g Dansili - Milford Sound Sean Quinlan J
O Mr S. Radymski Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd
Evolve Business Finance Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWNotthemoststraightforwardbutdidmanagetowinasellerfollowinga4-monthabsenceinFebruary Failedtobeatarivalintwosubsequentstarts, though was found to be lame at Sedgefield on most recent start in March. Little room for error from this mark on his return. TFRHHIII BHA107
3 JUST DOTTIE (GB) (25) 3661-13 CD
Br B or Br m Al Kazeem - Blaise Chorus (IRE)
7 11-6
Sean Bowen J
O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Blaise Chorus Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEW4-timeC&DwinnerincludingadoubleoverthisC&DinApril/May.Theformofthelatterhastakenafewknocksandthoughdeniedthehat-trickshowedherself still in good heart when finishing third in a steadily-run race over C&D 25 days ago No surprise to see her add to a fine course record TFRHHHHI BHA107
4 WINDS OF WINTER (IRE) (19) 323-411 D
Br Ch m Mahler - Canadian Blaze (IRE)
7 11-4
Jonathon Bewley J
O Annett, Tunstall and Graham George Bewley, Colby T
B Mrs Breda Ryan Lloyd Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBestrunforIainJardinewhensheddinghermaidentagina12-runnersellinghandicapatCartmellastmonth(formhasbeenfranked)andwoneasilyondebut for current connections at Hexham (16.2f), though that form looks less solid. Respected but may need to improve to land the hat-trick. TFRHHHII BHA105
5 O’FAOLAINS GLORY (IRE) (11)
00052-B
Br B m Fame And Glory - Kiltipford Lady (IRE)
O Girsonfield Racing Club
8 11-2
Nathan Moscrop J
Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Thomas Phelan Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyexposedtypebutexcelledherselffromoutoftheweightswhenjumpingslicklytofinishrunner-upatMusselburgh(19.8f)inMarch,havingcontrolledthepace. Unfortunate to be brought down on chase debut 11 days ago Should perform respectably back over hurdles if none the worse for that. TFRHHHII BHA103
6 SPIT SPOT (GB) (36) 4/0P31-3
Br Ch m Sir Percy - Taweyla (IRE)
6 11-0
Patrick Wadge J
O Goodtimes Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Des Thurlby Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairperformerontheFlatandreturnedtoformoverhurdles(following4monthsoff)whenthirdoverC&D Didn’tneedtoimprovetowinathinMusselburgh maiden next time and ran at least as well in defeat when a close third in a Cartmel novice 36 days ago Should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA101
7
SIMPLE STAR
(IRE) (39) 00//10-42 CD
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Simple Elegance (USA)
O Mrs D. Monteith
7 10-13
Henry Brooke J
Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Sunderland Holding INC Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerdidaswelltofinishascloseasshedidwhenfourthbehindJustDottieinMay(pulledhard).Wasn’tdisgracedgivensheagainwentfreelyunder a change of tactics when runner-up behind a class dropper at Kelso 39 days ago Dropped 3lb and strong claims if she can settle TFR
8 PURE GOLD (GB) (25) 03253-P
Br B m Golden Horn - Nathalie
O THP Racing & D A Harrison Racing
5 10-3
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Elmhurst Bloodstock Ltd Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat. Yet to reach that level over hurdles but offered something to work with in a couple of maiden hurdles for Alexandra Dunn last year, (sold for 3,200 gns) prior to pulling too hard on stable debut at Perth last month. Improvement needed with hood refitted for handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA90
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: SIMPLE STAR (IRE) 6 10 11 Henry Brooke 4-1 (Dianne Sayer) 8 ran Hood worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Stewards Note:
CALDWELL: Following its run on 20/3/2025 it was reported that the horse finished lame
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Just Dottie (GB), 10-3 Winds of Winter (IRE), 7-2 Simple Star (IRE), 5-1 Spit Spot (GB), 16-1 O’Faolains Glory (IRE), 18-1 Caldwell (GB), 25-1 Pure Gold (GB)
SIMPLE STAR has been given a chance by the handicapper having raced keenly when upped in class at Kelso last time He appeals most back down in grade and if settling better, may reverse the course form with Just Dottie from earlier in the season. Spit Spot was a creditable third on her previous C&D start and arrives in form, while Winds of Winter arrives in search of the hat-trick but may have to settle for minor honours up in grade
RESULT 1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite. B - Brought Down. C - Course Winner D - Distance Winner F - Fell. P - Pulled Up R - Refused. S - Slipped Up U - Unseated. d - Disqualified. r - Ran Out.
2ND, 12TH&22ND
1ST, 8TH, 26TH &27TH
THIRD RACE 3.20
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 20YDS) (4,000m)
THE SECURE AIR PARKS EDINBURGH AIRPORT PARKING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ 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): O Murphy (40 wins from 135 runners, 30%) runs EL MUCHACHO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (1 win from 5 runners, 20%) runs EL MUCHACHO
Weightwatcher: NO BUT I WILL won off a handicap mark of 115, his rating is now down 5lb to 110
Longest Traveller: HARDY DIAMOND trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse age st-lb
1 COOPER’S CROSS (IRE) (25) PPPPP/-0 D
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Rocella (GER)
10 12-2
Sean Quinlan J O J Fyffe, S Fyffe & B Robinson
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Alan O’Brien JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Bell Rural Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEW Had an excellent 2022/23 campaign, winning Sky Bet at Doncaster and second in Scottish National at Ayr. However, following season was a write off and missed all of 2024/25. Might have needed belated comeback here last month. TFRHHHII BHA112
2 GARDE DES CHAMPS (IRE)
(25) 43F2-30 C
Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - La Reine de Riogh (IRE)
9 12-2
Alan Doyle (5) J
O The Champs Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B John P. Cahill Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerherewhoisonalosingrun(maidenoverfences)butwentagonisinglyclosetobuckingthattrendafter6months off at Kelso in April. Not in same form over different trips both starts since but respected back at this distance. TFRHHHHI BHA112
3 NO BUT I WILL (GB)
(28) PP42P-2
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Little Carmela
O On The Gallops 1
B T. A. Williams
8 12-0
Liam Harrison J
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
TIMEFORM VIEW Not straightforward but has gone close 2 of last 3 starts and capable of being in the mix again. TFRHHHHI BHA110
4 OKAVANGO DELTA (IRE)
Br B g Ocovango - Court My Eye
(29) 1210-14 D BF
9 12-0
Ryan Mania J
O One For The Road Flower Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin PRCT Bloodstocks Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice at Musselburgh during the winter and well prepared following 4 months off to add to tally at Worcester in May. Ran modestly at Warwick next time but type to bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA110
5
HARDY DIAMOND
(IRE) (25) 4030-20 BF
6 12-0
Br B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Amazon Mist (IRE) Kevin Sexton J
O Cullentra Racing Club Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Denis Ahern Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORM VIEW Debut winner over hurdles last summer Winless since but returned with good second in novice chase at Kilbeggan. Let down by jumping here next time but worth another chance. TFRHHHHH BHA110
6 GLEN
CANNEL
(IRE) (25) 5222-14 C D
7 11-12
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Shadow Eile (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Miss Laura Morgan L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Sean Reilly Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences in hunter here (23.8f) and showed enough that he has a future in handicaps when fourth over the same C&D last month. TFRHHHHI BHA108
7 EL MUCHACHO (IRE) (20) 5053-3P
Br Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR)
O Four Candles Partnership
8 11-12
Sean Bowen J
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mrs Dale Adams Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Handily weighted on pick of form but becoming expensive to follow for current yard, running no sort of race at Newton Abbot 3 weeks ago Cheekpieces on 1st time TFRHHHII BHA108
8 NATHAN WELLS (GB) (19) 24P-243
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Miss Wells (IRE)
6 11-1
Brian Hughes J
O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
B Howard Barton Stud & Newsells Park Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless but ran well on chase debut here and confirmed that promise at second attempt when third at Hexham. Back up in trip
TFRHHHII BHA97
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: PLANNED PARADISE (IRE) 8 11 11 Jack Tudor 3-1 (Christian Williams) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6, 8. Stewards Note:
OKAVANGO DELTA: Following its run on 4/6/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat. HARDY DIAMOND: Following its run on 8/6/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 No But I Will (GB), 11-2 Okavango Delta (IRE), Hardy Diamond (IRE), 13-2 El Muchacho (IRE), 7-1 Garde des Champs (IRE), 8-1 Glen Cannel (IRE), 10-1 Nathan Wells (GB), 12-1 Cooper’s Cross (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
HARDY DIAMOND failed to meet expectations here last time but she remains unexposed as a chaser so is worth another chance. No But I Will and Garde des Champs head the dangers.
THE RESULT
1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
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FOURTH RACE 3.50
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 35YDS) (4,000m)
THE PWA ARCHITECTURE 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) colours no horse
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (40 wins from 135 runners, 30%) runs RABY MERE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs BLOW A FORTUNE Longest Traveller: RABY MERE trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 371 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 HEART ABOVE (GB) (25) 1325-2r C
7 12-0
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Cool Baranca (GER) Henry Brooke J
O Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Emma Sayer Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed his progress when a very good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (21f, good) in May but blotted his copybook when running out at the second last over 2m here since (in contention for a place at time). TFRHHHII BHA100
2
RABY
MERE
(FR) (19) 050-131 D
6 11-11
Br B g Night Wish (GER) - My Fair Lady (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Olly Murphy Racing Club Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B SARL Neustrian Associates Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2-3 for current yard when accounting for 8 rivals at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, good) 19 days ago. Looks capable of better so a further 7lb rise may not stop him for a leading yard which does well here. TFRHHHHH BHA97
3 BLOW A FORTUNE (IRE) (201) 404P- 6 11-2
Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Roseaway (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O Miss Valerie Renwick Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Robert B. Hodgins Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made an inauspicious start to her handicap career with cheekpieces added (quickly discarded) when pulled up at Newcastle (17f, good to soft) in December Showed promise in her qualifying runs and one to note in the betting back from a break with Brian Hughes on board. TFRHHHII BHA88
4 BEAT THE RETREAT (IRE)
(26) 0105-20 D
6 11-1
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Lindy Lou Bruce Lynn J
O Team Kinneston Club N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B A. H. B. Hodge Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sharpened up by cheekpieces when winning Musselburgh handicap (2 1/2m, good to soft) in February Back on form in a change of headgear (visored) when second over C&D in May but well held at Hexham since. TFRHHIII BHA87
5 MALANGEN (IRE) (11) 260-543 CD
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Lady’s Locket (IRE)
O T Hunter & D A Harrison Racing
10 11-0
Joe Williamson (3) J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Miss Madeline Burns Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on the back of respectable in-frame efforts over 3m here and 2m at Hexham last month. Each-way claims. TFRHHHII BHA86 (-2)
6
SHANTOU LUCKY
(IRE) (31) 60640-5 CD
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Backtothekingsnest (IRE)
8 10-11
Alan Doyle (5) J
O Peak Racing Jessica Bedi, Yarm T
B James Coen
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner off 3lb higher last September but largely below pace since, including well held on last 2 outings. TFRHHIII BHA83
7 TEES COMP’S CLIVE (GB) (19) P405-05
7 10-9
Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Northern Native (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J
O Tees Components Ltd Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T
B Tees Components Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who has largely struggled to make an impact in handicaps. Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA81
8 BENITO (FR) (36) 00/05P-0
Br B g Rail Link - Aspolina (IRE)
8 10-6
Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Erick Bec De la Motte & F. Cottin
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 11 runs since his last win in 2022 and has struggled badly in 4 outings since returning from an absence. Could only consider if backed.
TFRHHIII BHA78
9 TOP FLIGHT CENTURY (FR)
(25) 04-05
Br B g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Wild Blossom (GER)
O Mr P. Bamford
B Gestut Romerhof
4 10-6
Joshua Thompson (7) J
Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
R & E Bamford Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped better than the result on 2m course handicap hurdle debut 25 days ago, keeping on after not clear run before 2 out. Up in trip Open to progress.
10PALM BEACH (IRE)
(86) 05P006-
TFRHHHHI BHA83
8 10-5
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Alta Anna (FR) Ben Jones J
O Mrs Sophie Pauling Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Lynch-Bages & Rhinestone Bloodstock Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler earlier in his career Largely struggled last season but is well handicapped if a switch to Ben Pauling sparks a revival. One to monitor closely in the betting.
11 DARKEST DAY (IRE) (50) P5523-5
Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Dempseys Luck (IRE)
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr
B Thomas Patrick English
TFRHHHHI BHA77
10 10-3
William Maggs (5) J
William Young Jnr, Carluke T
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time hurdle winner but the latest was in 2023. Second in a 2m course handicap last summer but it’s been all downhill since.
12 PRINCE NINO (FR)
(50)
26540-0 CD
Br Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Down On My Knees (FR)
TFRHHIII BHA75
8 10-3
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Bolton Mill Racing Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Marie Lapios Baudry & Sophie Lapios
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run extends back to September 2023. Posted a couple of respectable runners-up efforts over the winter but has struggled in more recent starts.
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
TFRHHIII BHA75
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 8, 10, 11, 12. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 8, 10, 11, 12.
Stewards Note:
PRINCE NINO: Following its run on 14/5/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Raby Mere (FR), 6-1 Heart Above (GB), 8-1 Palm Beach (IRE), 17-2 Top Flight Century (FR), 10-1 Malangen (IRE), 16-1 Benito (FR), 18-1 Beat The Retreat (IRE), 20-1 Blow A Fortune (IRE), Tees Comp’s Clive (GB), 25-1 Shantou Lucky (IRE), Prince Nino (FR), 33-1 Darkest Day (IRE)
RABY MERE looks capable of even better and is taken to defy the handicapper again. Palm Beach is a potentially dangerous opponent if a switch to the Ben Pauling yard helps to spark a revival. Top Flight Century shaped quite well on his 2m course handicap debut last month and also makes the shortlist.
RESULT
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9 WOTSMYNAME (IRE) (19) 5P4-P40
Br Ch g Famous Name - Nadeems Stella (IRE)
8 10-2
Patrick Wadge J
O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine T
B O’Neill Family
TIMEFORM VIEW Possesses bits and pieces of form that suggest he could get competitive off this mark, but he was beaten a fair way in the Hexham contest won by Ballydangan last time Others look stronger TFRHIIII BHA73
10SPUTNIK (IRE) (243) 0/P400P-
Br B g Recital (FR) - Itlallendintears (IRE)
10 10-2
Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs Barbara Butterworth Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Mr R. V. Hennelly
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of sorts at present and the first-time visor failed to work the oracle at Ayr when last seen in November Cheekpieces now refitted in place of that headgear TFRHIIII BHA73
11 WHERESMEMONEYGONE (IRE) (81) 00P331- D 6 10-2
Br B g Champs Elysees - Rahila (IRE) Ben Jones J
O Miss Camilla Sharples Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Spratstown Bloodstock Ltd Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in a handful of runs over hurdles for Max Young, but he was a decisive winner of a maiden point on his latest start in April and is one to note in the betting now switched to fences for this yard TFRHHHII BHA66
12 A PLACE APART (IRE) (19) 24PP/-PP
Br B g Power - Simadartha (USA)
11 10-2
William Maggs (5) J
O D A Harrison Racing Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Lynch Bages Ltd Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up both starts since returning from a lengthy absence and can only be watched at present. TFRHIIII BHA66
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: EASY BUCKS 9 11 11 Sean Bowen 11-4 (Peter & Michael Bowen) 7 ran Visor worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 3. Visor worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 9, 10 Stewards Note:
A PLACE APART: Following its run on 14/6/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Bumpy Evans (IRE), 11-2 Summerleaze (IRE), 7-1 Ballydangan (IRE), 10-1 Wheresmemoneygone (IRE), 12-1 Everyday Champagne (IRE), 14-1 Euchan Falls (IRE), 18-1 Heaven Smart (FR), 20-1 Carnet de Stage (IRE), 40-1 Wotsmyname (IRE), 50-1 Shantou Moon (IRE), 66-1 Sputnik (IRE), 200-1 A Place Apart (IRE)
BUMPY EVANS put in a good round of jumping when completing the hat-trick at Bangor and, with the promise of better still to come from this 7-y-o over fences, a 9lb rise is unlikely to stop him in his tracks. Ballydangan has got his act together of late and is taken to follow the selection home, with chase debutante Summerleaze and point winner Wheresmemoneygone completing the shortlist.
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