Stratford Racecard - Friday 28th May

EVENING RACE MEETING

Friday, 28th May, 2021 Official Programme & Form Guide

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WELCOME WELCOME to our Hunter Chase evening of racing. This is only our second fixture since March 2019 in which we have had spectators and we are still operating within the BHA and Government guidelines. Not all of our facilities are operating normally but we are hopeful that you will have an enjoyable evening.

The 4th race tonight is the 62nd Running of the Horse and Hound Cup Champion Hunters Chase which is always one of the best Hunter Chases of the year and we are extremely grateful to Tim and June Watts and Sue Wilcox of Pertemps Network, the UKs largest independent recruitment specialists based in Meriden, for once again supporting this jewel in the Hunter Chase calendar so generously.

This year is also the fourth running of Skinner’s Ladies Open Point to Point Championship final, we are incredibly grateful to Will Delamore for his company’s involvement during the 2020/21 pointing season. It has been a long and difficult season and we have some great horses lining up tonight.

Irish Thoroughbred Marketing are delighted to support The Championship Point-to-Point meeting at Stratford On Avon. With the 2021 Land Rover Irish Store Sales in the offing, ITM look forward to assisting new and existing Owners and Trainers with their visit to Ireland. Whether it be through assisting with hotel reservations, airport transfers or a helpful inward buyer programme, Irish Thoroughbred Marketing can help with your sale arrangements.

As part of ITM’s sponsorship today, Irish Thoroughbred Marketing will award a Euro 1,500 voucher to the Winning Owner of The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Champion ‘Point to Point’ Bumper on 28th May 2021. Please note, this voucher is redeemable against a purchase at an Irish Bloodstock Sale in 2021 and is subject to terms and conditions.

We are also extremely grateful to The White Swan Hotel in Stratford, and Weatherby’s all of whom are contributing to the prize money of their races.

We would also like to thank the Joint Masters of the Croome and West Warwickshire Hunt who are allowing their hunt staff to assist us this evening.

Have a wonderful race meeting and we hope to see you back for more racing tomorrow night.

With best wishes,

Ilona Barnett, Racecourse Manager Mrs Ilona Barnett - RACECOURSE MANAGER AND COMPANY SECRETARY Wendy Rollason - MARKETING AND CORPORATE HOSPITALITY

CONTENTS Map of the Racecourse.............................................................................................. 4-5 How to Bet .......................................................................................................................9 How to read the Racecard..........................................................................................14 Trackfacts.......................................................................................................................15 Officials ..........................................................................................................................44 5.10pm The PPSA Open Hunters' Chase ..................................................................18 5.45pm The Skinner's Ladies Open Point-to-Point Championship Final ..............22 6.20pm The pointtopoint.co.uk Champion Novices' Hunters' Chase......................26 6.55pm The Pertemps Network Stratford Foxhunters Champion Hunters' Chase30 7.30pm The White Swan Hotel Handicap Hunters' Chase .......................................34 8.05pm The Print Concern Supports The NHS "Restricted Point-To-Point" Novices' Hunters' Chase.................................................................................................38 8.40pm The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Champion "Point-To-Point" Bumper Race ...................................................................................................42

MAP OF THE RACECOURSE

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Stables

THE CHASER ROOM

Available to all Club, Tattersalls and Annual Badgeholders.

Ideally located within easy reach of the parade ring, this ground floor facility offers a Carvery. No need to book, just walk in.

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Fumet D’Oudairies (FR) and Jack Andrews. ©Neale Blackburn (chasdog.com)

Rags to riches star to steal the limelight W ill he stay? That’s the big question regarding Fumet D’ Oudairies in this year’s premier Novices Hunter Chase sponsored by the Point to Point Racing Company and taking place at Stratford on Friday evening.

Purchased for just 761 guineas at Goffs in 2019, Fumet D’ Oudairies’ rise through the ranks has been a real rags-toriches story and victory here would be a fine advertisement for the grass roots of the sport and all it has to offer.

Boasting a career record of six wins from seven starts and having shown form on all types of going (we hold no truck with the view that he was unsuited by the ground at Dingley given that he was sauccessful in the soft last season,) his chief asset has been a sharp turn of foot – no better illustrated than at Cheltenham last time where he stalked runner-up Envoye Special before quickening to the front on the run to the last.

That though, was over a trip of just two miles and although he has won at a course like Horseheath over the standard distance , three and a half miles around Stratford is a whole

different card game. Only the race will tell us but on the plus side Stratford is a track that favours those with speed and agility and Fumet D’ Oudairies holds both of these in spades.

In a small but select filed, chief opposition appears likely to come from the Bradley Gibbs trained duo Premier Magic and Captain Mcginley. The former landed the prestigious Lady Dudley Cup over three and a quarter miles last time out and is unbeaten in all starts this season. Probably his best performance though came back in December with a seven length defeat of Wishing and Hoping at the same course. At face value that form would make him a warm order here, but there are reasons to think the runner-up was not in the same form as he showed in last Friday’s Worcester victory whilst the times of all Premier Magic races this season have been a little on the slow side.

In contrast, the stable’s Captain Mcginley clocked an outstanding time at Cheltenham’s Hunter chase Evening meeting last time out.

Storming away from the top of the hill, he forged further clear up the run-in to finish more than twenty lengths ahead of the runner-up and some fifty lengths clear of the pe-race favourite Benefaktor who has since franked the form when successful at Edgcote. Neither the going nor the trip should hold any qualms and if there is a chink in Fumet D’ Oudairies

armour, then Captain McgInley looks the one most likely to expose it.

Of the others , the Irish challenger Vaucelet adds further spice to the contest.

Winner of his only Hunter chase at Down Royal back at the start of this month, his chances are difficult to gauge but although soft ground would certainly help his cause, his overall form , both over hurdles and fences, appears a little below the mark required.

His trainer has had eight previous runners at this festival without success.

In conclusion, Premier Magic probably makes the market helped by an unbeaten season and the Bradley Gibbs factor.

What this means however is that there might be value available in supporting both his stable companion Captain McgInley (the speed figure selection) and Fumet D’ Oudairies against him.

Whoever emerges victorious looks sure to be a worthy winner of the Pointtopoint.co.uk Champion Novice title and join a roll of honour which includes such hallowed greats as Titus Oats, Otter Way and Earthmover.

Premier Magic and Bradley Gibbs. ©Alun Sedgmore

HOW TO BET WITH A BOOKMAKER 1.

Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to proffer the correct stake money for your wager.

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Ask the Bookmaker for your bet, name the horse, (the bookmaker won’t necessarily know it’s number). Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet.

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Should your horse happen to win, present your betting ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.

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Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms. Place Betting, not all on course bookmakers accept each way bets, ie. for a win or a place.

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In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise the racegoer as to his rights.

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Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes. e.g. £1, £5 or £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.

EACH WAY BETTING In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

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Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win

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3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2

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5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2

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8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3

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Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3

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Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4

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Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4

All bookmakers must display on their boards whether they are betting each way or to win only.

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GUIDE TO THE RACECOURSE ABANDONMENT REFUND In the event of racing being abandoned before the first race has been run, NO refunds will be made on the day, but racegoers should retain all badges/tickets & return these by post to the racecourse for a refund (or replacement badges for another meeting if preferred). Once the first race has been run, there will be no refunds.

ADMISSION RIGHTS The Racecourse Executive reserves the right to refuse admission or to expel, without prior notice, any racegoer who, in the opinion if the Racecourse Executive, behaves or is likely to behave in an unruly or unacceptable manner. Examples of unruly or unacceptable behaviour include violent or abusive conduct, drunkenness, singing or shouting and intimidation of other racegoers. This list is not exhaustive.

The Management does not accept liabilty for loss or damage to visitors’ effects, vehicles or other property whilst on these premises.

UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING It is a condition of entry to this racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.

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. Mobile telephones may not be used in or near any designated betting area, or for off-course betting purposes. Further details are available from the racecourse office.

HORSE WELFARE “Racing’s top priority is the safety and welfare of horse and rider”. Like most sports racing carries risks, however, we work to make sure that no death or injury occurs, which could have been prevented. Here at Stratford Racecourse 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. At every meeting we have two specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. There is also a British Horseracing Authority Vet in attendance. During the race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys.

It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION In the event of an emergency all persons on the racecourse will be alerted by the following message over the public address system.

This is an emergency announcement. Due to circumstances beyond our control, racing has been temporarily suspended. Would all patrons please evacuate ALL buildings and make your way across the racetrack to the Red post marker in the Centre of the Course. Police and Racecourse Officials will assist and direct you. Please do not go to any Car Park until you are cleared to do so, because you may hamper the movement of emergency vehicles. The message will then be repeated.

BROKEN GLASSES AND BOTTLES Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY We would ask all racegoers to refrain from using flash photography whilst on course.

NOTICES Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration.

All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post.

The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone and to remove any person from the Course without assigning a reason for so doing and do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to persons or their property.

LITTER BINS Please help us to keep Stratford clean and tidy by using the litter bins in all enclosures.

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 10 minutes after that announcement.

CHECK YOUR TICKETS Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the “off”.

Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket.

All tickets will remain valid for three months.

READING THE RACECARD 1

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2 OPERA DE COEUR (FR) (17) 11

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B g East of Heaven (IRE) - Eden de Coeur (FR) O The Hon Mrs A. E. Heber-Percy Br N. Burlot, Olivier Burlot & Michel le Bris T H. D. Daly, Ludlow

S Hodnet Hall Gardens

YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE triple diamond and armlets, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground.

A winner at 2-1 in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m (heavy) last month, beating Slew Charm by 3.

Star Rating Official BHA Rating 12 1 2 3 4 5

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Colours Graphic Saddlecloth Number Colour and Sex of Horse Horse’s Pedigree Horse’s Name

6 7 8 9 10

Birthplace of Horse Days since Last Run Previous Performance Age Weight

R. JOHNSON

14 11 12 13 14

Jockey Recent Form Timeform Star Ratings Official BHA Rating

TODAY’S JOCKEYS & TRAINERS Listed below are the Jockeys & Trainers in action at today’s meeting.

JOCKEYS Mr Darren Andrews 8.40

Mr Jack Andrews 6.20

Mr Edward Austin 6.55

Mr Paddy Barlow

5.10

Miss Georgie Benson 5.45

Miss Lily Bradstock 5.45

Mr Christopher Furness

Mr Martin McIntyre

Mr Joseph Stevenson

Mr Bradley Gibbs

Mr Tommie M. O’Brien

6.20, 6.55

Mr B. W. Harvey

Mr Charlie O’Shea

5.10, 6.55, 7.30

Miss Rosie Howarth

Miss Natalie Parker

Mr James King

Mr Dale Peters

Mr Charlie Marshall

Miss Sarah Rippon

Miss Izzie Marshall

Mr Charlie Sprake

Mr Peter Mason

Mr Rupert Stearn

Mr David Maxwell

Miss Alice Stevens

6.55, 8.05

6.20, 8.05 6.20 5.45

6.20, 8.40

Mr Alex Chadwick

8.05

Mr Lewis Dobb

7.30

8.05, 8.40 5.10

Miss Gina Andrews

5.45, 8.40

Miss Chloe Emsley

6.20

5.10, 6.55, 7.30

5.10 7.30 7.30

5.45, 7.30 6.55 5.45

5.10

Mr Albi Tufnell

Miss Lucy Turner Mr Sam Waley-Cohen 5.10, 6.55

Mr Archie Wright 8.05

Mr Toby Wynne 7.30

8.40 5.10 8.05

5.10

TRAINERS S. G. Allen

Miss V. Collins

Ms Georgina Nicholls 5.10, 8.40

7.30

E. Austin

T. Ellis

Paul Nicholls 6.55, 7.30

Jack Teal

8.05

J. R. Barlow

Bradley Gibbs

Francesca Nimmo

Joe Tickle

Robert Bevis

Lawney Hill

Fergal O’Brien

David Brace

Philip Hobbs 5.10

5.10, 8.05

Mrs Sara V. Bradstock

Miss R. Howarth

A. Pennock

Miss H. Brookshaw

David Kemp

Mrs Ruth Pennock

D. M. Christie

A. B. Leyshon

Andrew Quick

Mrs Teresa Clark

S. Loxton

Sally Randell

Ben Clarke

P. W. Mason

5.10 6.55 5.10 7.30 8.05 5.45 7.30 6.20 8.40 5.10

5.10, 7.30

5.45, 6.20, 8.40 6.20 7.30

5.45 6.55 6.55

5.45, 7.30 6.20

8.40

Jeremy Scott

8.40

Mrs G. B. Walford

6.20, 6.55

6.55

J. P. Owen

Dai Williams

8.05 8.05 5.10 5.45

Miss Sarah Rippon

5.45

5.10

N. R. W. Wright

8.05

TRACK FACTS TRACK DESCRIPTION A left-handed triangular shaped track, one and a quarter miles in extent, with eight fences per circuit and a run-in of 200 yards.

Two tight bends and three fences in the straight make the course sharp in nature.

3m4f C 2m1f110y C

open ditch

2m110y H 3m3f H

Finish Water Jump

2m6f H 2m7f C

open ditch

2m4f C 2m3f H 2m5f110y C

Grandstand

TOP COURSE TRAINERS LEADING TRAINERS AT STRATFORD (2016-2021) WITH RUNNERS: F O’BRIEN (14 wins from 82 runners, 17%) runs I’M WISER NOW (6.20), CAPTAIN CATTISTOCK (6.55).

P NICHOLLS (11 wins from 29 runners, 38%) runs BOB AND CO and ADRIEN DU PONT (6.55), ALCALA (7.30).

P HOBBS (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs ECU DE LA NOVERIE (5.10).

TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: F O’BRIEN (8 wins from 23 runners, 35%) runners listed above.

FRANCESCA NIMMO (6 wins from 8 runners, 75%) runs HOPE DES BLINS (8.40).

D M CHRISTIE (5 wins from 21 runners, 24%) runs VAUCELET (6.20).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2016-2021) WITH RIDES: MR JAMES KING (3 wins from 22 rides, 14%) rides CAPTAIN MCGINLEY (6.20), HOPE DES BLINS (8.40).

MR D PETERS (2 wins from 6 rides, 33%) rides LAW OF GOLD (6.55).

MR A TUFNELL (1 wins from 1 rides, 100%) rides I’M WISER NOW (6.20), CAPTAIN CATTISTOCK (6.55).

JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: MISS GINA ANDREWS (3 wins from 12 rides, 25%) rides DEANS ROAD (5.45), LATENIGHTFUMBLE (8.40).

MISS ROSIE HOWARTH (2 wins from 3 rides, 67%) rides MERRION AVENUE (5.45).

MR JACK ANDREWS (2 wins from 17 rides, 12%) rides FUMET D’OUDAIRIES (6.20).

WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: None.

CLASSY TIPS The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 5.10 ECU DE LA NOVERIE (down 2 grades).

STABLE MOVES 5.45 MERRION AVENUE has moved from Rosie Howarth to Miss R Howarth; 5.45 VIRAK has moved from Sam Loxton to S Loxton; 6.55 BISHOPS ROAD has moved from D E Hewins to E Austin; 7.30 CRAZY JACK has moved from Mrs A R Hewitt to R Bevis; 8.05 TEKAP has moved from N C Wright to N R Wright; 8.05 THE BONNY BOY has moved from Ruth Pennock to Mrs Ruth Pennock.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS VAUCELET (6.20) trained by D M Christie, Ireland.

MERRION AVENUE (5.45) trained by Miss R Howarth, Pickering, distance of 185 miles.

PILLOWMAN (8.05) trained by J Teal, Malton, distance of 165 miles.

MONBEG CHIT CHAT (6.55) trained by Mrs G B Walford, Sheriff Hutton, distance of 158 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 26th May.

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2020/21 NATIONAL HUNT GENTLEMAN AMATEUR JOCKEYS CHAMPIONSHIP The championship runs from Saturday 20th July 2020 until Friday 26th May 2021 Results up to Wednesday 26th May

TOTAL POINTS

NAME

(1 WIN 1 POINT)

* Angus Cheleda

6

Mr Tommie O’ Brien

5

Mr Zac Baker

4

* Keiren Buckley

4

Mr James King

4

Mr Josh Newman

4

Mr Jack Andrews

3

Mr Bradley Gibbs

3

Mr Albi Tufnell

3

Mr Kit Alexander

2

Mr Will Biddick

2

Mr Tristan Durrell

2

Mr Will Easterby

2

* Alex Edwards

2

Mr David Maxwell

2

Mr Dale Peters

2

Mr Luke Scott

2

2020/21 NATIONAL HUNT LADY AMATEUR JOCKEYS CHAMPIONSHIP The championship runs from Saturday 20th July 2020 until Friday 26th May 2021 Results up to Wednesday 26th May

TOTAL POINTS

NAME

(1 WIN 1 POINT)

Miss Gina Andrews

6

Miss Becky Smith

4

Miss Lucy Turner

4

Miss Brodie Hampson

3

Miss Joanna Walton

3

Miss Katie Powell

2

Miss Harriet Tucker

2

Miss Sioned Whittle

2

* turned professional

With our amateur jockeys’ jump season ending tonight, presentations will be made to the winners and runners up of the Lady and Gentleman’s Amateur Jockeys National Hunt Championships. Congratulations to all amateur jockeys who have ridden winners in this interrupted season!

The Amateur Jockeys Association of Great Britain would like to thank all sponsors, trainers and racecourses for their generous help and support throughout the season and Stratford Executive for their kind co-operation this evening.

1 ST R A C E 5 . 1 0 p m The PPSA Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5) TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONGS (2m 213yds) for six yrs old and upwards Total race value £4600 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2052; Second £1026; Third £513; Fourth £257.

(Penalty Value £2361.18) HC SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. No./Horse

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1 ARGOT (GB) (26)

B g Three Valleys (USA) - Tarot Card O Mrs C. H. Covell H Belvoir T J. R. Barlow, Cropwell Bishop WHITE, DARK BLUE spots, DARK BLUE and WHITE quartered cap.

21/1/P1-1

10 11 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hunter winner. Pulled up in Fakenham hunter on Rules return in February but has won 3 points either side of that, including at Witton Castle this month.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 106

2 BABYTAGGLE (IRE) (10)

646/-F05

MR LEWIS DOBB (7)

10 11 10

B g Brian Boru - Ardnataggle (IRE) O Mr Paul Charlesworth H Burton T Dai Williams, Market Rasen ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine and armlets, EMERALD GREEN and ORANGE quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who was a remote fifth at Huntingdon 10 days ago. First-time cheekpieces (instead of usual hood) will need to spark major improvement.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 74 MR PADDY BARLOW (7)

3 BANDSMAN (GB) (12)

F4P4-43 D 10 11 10

B g Bandmaster (USA) - Soleil Sauvage O Miss Sarah A. Dawson H North Cotswold T Miss V. Collins, Broadway ROYAL BLUE, PINK star, WHITE and PINK hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, PINK star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser for Dan Skelton. In the frame in points since joining current stable. Capable of having a say.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 117 MISS LUCY TURNER (3)

4 CAPITAINE (FR) (25)

20/055-2 D

Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Patte de Velour (FR) O Martin, Jocelyn & Steve Broughton H Old Berkshire T Ms Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle RED, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine and sleeves.

9 11 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at his best under Rules but only fifth in a couple of hunters in March and latest 15 lengths second in a point no big step back in the right direction.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122 MR SAM WALEY-COHEN

5 CREATIVE INERTA (IRE) (28)

P/313//P-3

Br g Balakheri (IRE) - Rambling Liss (IRE) O Mrs Monica Tory H South Dorset T Ben Clarke, Crewkerne ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stripe, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets, WHITE cap.

11 11 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3m Exeter hunter in May 2018. Lightly raced since but last month’s Cheltenham third suggests the ability is still there.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111 MISS CHLOE EMSLEY (7)

6 ECU DE LA NOVERIE (FR) (226)

B g Linda’s Lad - Quat’sous d’Or (FR) O David Maxwell Racing Limited T Philip Hobbs, Minehead RED, BROWN sleeves and cap.

23153/4-

7 11 10

H West Somerset S Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful chaser. Absent since Wetherby handicap fourth back in October but he’s gone well when fresh before and is potentially a cut above here.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 139 MR DAVID MAXWELL

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7 GRAASTEN (GER) (12)

F0//P5-3P

Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Golden Time (GER) O Mr S. G. Allen H Berks & Bucks Drag T S. G. Allen, Chinnor BLACK and YELLOW (quartered), BLACK sleeves, YELLOW spots.

9 11 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser for Gary Moore earlier in his career but recent efforts in the pointing field suggest he’s nothing like the force of old.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 124 MR JOSEPH STEVENSON (7)

8 MIDNIGHT COWBOY (GB) (19)

Gr g Midnight Legend - Kali O Mr S. J. Stearn T J. P. Owen, Newmarket BLACK, WHITE cross belts, check cap.

P42/P-41 C 10 11 10

H Suffolk S Greencomp Ltd

9 DISSERTATION (GB) (39)

B m Champs Elysees - Reel Style O Mr Andrew Quick T Andrew Quick, George’s-Super-Ely BEIGE and BLACK (quartered), BEIGE sleeves.

DP43/4/4-

9 11 3

H Glamorgan

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but has only achieved poor form under Rules, finishing a tailed-off fourth in Kempton hunter last month.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 84 MR MARTIN MCINTYRE (3)

Number of Declared Runners 9 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 8.

Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.

THE RESULT...

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PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST: 4-6 Ecu de La Noverie (FR), 9-1 Bandsman (GB), 10-1 Capitaine (FR), 14-1 Creative Inerta (IRE), Midnight Cowboy (GB), 18-1 Graasten (GER), 25-1 Argot (GB), 100-1 Babytaggle (IRE), Dissertation (GB) RACE SUMMARY: A repeat of anything like the form ECU DE LA NOVERIE showed at Wetherby when last seen in the autumn should be good enough here. Bandsman was still capable of fairly useful form under Rules last autumn and could be the one to give the selection most to do.

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TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser for Alan King back in 2018. Gained a second win from 8 point starts for this stable when seeing off 10 rivals in Kingston Blount members event 19 days ago. Could play a part.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122 MR RUPERT STEARN (7)

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2 ND R A C E 5 . 4 5 p m

The Skinner’s Ladies Open Point-To-Point Championship Final (A Hunters’ Steeple Chase For Lady Riders) (Class 3) TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds) for five yrs old and upwards, Total race value £10800 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4818; Second £2409; Third £1204; Fourth £603.

(Penalty Value £5543.64) HC SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. No./Horse

FORM

Age st

O T

OWNER TRAINER

lb

B S

BREEDER SPONSOR

Jockey

Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

1 VIRAK (FR) (16)

32111/-1

2 ND RACE

B g Bernebeau (FR) - Nosika d’Airy (FR) O Mr Clive Hitchings & Mr Paul Nicholls H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale T S. Loxton, Bruton YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE spots.

12 11 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Has an excellent strike rate in this discipline and maintained his unbeaten run in points recently. Clear form pick who should take all the beating.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 127 MISS NATALIE PARKER (3)

2 BARNEY DWAN (IRE) (12)

4/12/2-41

11 11 7

B g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Kapricia Speed (FR) O Matt & Sally Burford H Cotswold T Sally Randell, Shipton Oliffe YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE triple diamond, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW check sleeves, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Formerly useful handicap chaser who was far from discredited when fourth in hunter at Cheltenham on Rules return and added to his tally in points earlier this month. One to consider.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 126 MISS GEORGIE BENSON (7)

3 DEANS ROAD (IRE) (19)

06P21-1

Ch g Golan (IRE) - Close To Home (IRE) O Mr M. Creed H Warwickshire T T. Ellis, Rugby ORANGE, BLACK chevron, halved sleeves, ORANGE and BLACK quartered cap.

12 11 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser for Henry de Bromhead and, although he made an inauspicious hunter debut for this yard at Wincanton in February, he’s been successful between the flags since.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 130 MISS GINA ANDREWS

4 MERRION AVENUE (IRE) (13)

2P10-P1

B g Touch of Land (FR) - Sailors Run (IRE) O Miss R. Howarth H Derwent T Miss R. Howarth, Pickering ROYAL BLUE, WHITE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE stars, WHITE cap.

7 11 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winning pointer (unplaced last time) but pulled up both starts in hunters this year, so hard to make any sort of case for.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - MISS ROSIE HOWARTH (7)

5 SONNEOFPRESENTING (IRE) (16) U/P3PP-3 D 11 11 7

B or Br g Presenting - Sonne Cinq (IRE) O Miss Sarah Rippon T Miss Sarah Rippon, Wroughton MAROON, BEIGE chevron, WHITE sleeves and cap.

H Beaufort

TIMEFORM VIEW Formerly useful chaser, but efforts in hunters have been uninspiring this year. Firmly up against it.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 115 MISS SARAH RIPPON (7)

6 SOUTHFIELD THEATRE (IRE) (27) 0/2211-2 D BF 13 11 7

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Chamoss Royale (FR) O Mrs Angela Yeoman H Berks & Bucks Drag T Mrs Sara V. Bradstock, Wantage WHITE, DARK BLUE cross belts, RED and WHITE check sleeves, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful chaser who landed a hunter at Cheltenham in 2019. Disappointing in 2019 Foxhunter there but has showed he retains ability between the flags lately.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 130 MISS LILY BRADSTOCK (7)

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Number of Declared Runners 6 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 6.

THE RESULT...

IST ......................................................

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4TH......................................................

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PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST: 6-4 Virak (FR), 4-1 Barney Dwan (IRE), Deans Road (IRE), 5-1 Southfield Theatre (IRE), 22-1 Sonneofpresenting (IRE), 66-1 Merrion Avenue (IRE)

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Age st

O T

OWNER TRAINER

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B S

BREEDER SPONSOR

Jockey

Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

1 CAPTAIN MCGINLEY (IRE) (28)

1/2P/45-1

Bl g Robin des Pres (FR) - Rocella (GER) O Griffiths, Simpson and Thomas H Pembrokeshire T Bradley Gibbs, Lemsford ORANGE, WHITE seams, ORANGE sleeves and cap.

11 11 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who looked better than ever when forging away to score by a wide margin at Cheltenham 28 days ago and should be thereabouts with a performance of similar merit.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

3 RD RACE

2 FUMET D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (28)

111/12-1

B g Della Francesca (USA) - Brise d’Oudairies (FR) O D’oudes Partnership H Warwickshire T T. Ellis, Rugby LIGHT BLUE, BLACK seams, armlets and cap.

6 11 10

TIMEFORM VIEW In fine form for new yard, winning four points before landing both starts in hunters, again having something to spare at Cheltenham last time. Leading claims.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 127

3 I’M WISER NOW (IRE) (28)

23211-3 C

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MR JACK ANDREWS

7 11 10

B g Presenting - Reine Angevine (FR) O J. C. Collett H North Cotswold T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S Dunraven Group of Companies BLACK, RED diamond, hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Tricky customer who jumped with little fluency when failing in his hat-trick bid at Cheltenham last time. Could make an impact with a clear round. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 30/4/2021 it was reported that the horse never travelled and jumped left. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117

4 PREMIER MAGIC (IRE) (41)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Burn O Miss Claire Sherriff T Bradley Gibbs, Lemsford PINK, BLACK hoop, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap.

P/21/111-

MR ALBI TUFNELL

8 11 10

H Glamorgan

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who justified short odds when landing a 15-runner hunter at Leicester on Rules debut 99 days ago. Another impressive success between the flags subsequently, so Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating one to consider.

5 VAUCELET (FR) (25)

54/2-1

B g Authorized (IRE) - Peggy Pierji (FR) O Ms Jennifer O’Kane H Fermanagh T D. M. Christie, Ireland PURPLE, YELLOW stars, RED and YELLOW striped sleeves, RED cap, BLACK star.

6 11 10

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Miss Elizabeth Doyle when 11/8, won 10-runner hunter chase at Down Royal last time and, with few miles on the clock, there’s every reason to expect further progress.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

6 WICK GREEN (GB) (28)

B g Sagamix (FR) - Jolly Dancer O Shy John Partnership H V.W.H. T P. W. Mason, Bibury S Tote YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star.

11/061-P

MR B. W. HARVEY

8 11 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who left his form in novice hurdles well behind when landing a 4-runner hunter at Exeter but was pulled up at Cheltenham next time. Others preferred.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 109

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MR BRADLEY GIBBS

MR PETER MASON

Number of Declared Runners 6 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4.

THE RESULT...

IST ......................................................

3RD......................................................

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2ND .....................................................

4TH......................................................

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PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST: 11-8 Fumet d’Oudairies (FR), 4-1 Vaucelet (FR), 5-1 Premier Magic (IRE), 7-1 Captain McGinley (IRE), 16-1 I’m Wiser Now (IRE), 25-1 Wick Green (GB) RACE SUMMARY: FUMET D’OUDAIRIES seemed to have every angle covered from a fair way out when going in at Cheltenham last time and he’s fancied to extend his winning sequence and cement his position as the pick of the novices in hunters this season. Vaucelet is a big danger having made a winning debut in this sphere at Down Royal and the prolific Premier Magic can’t be ruled out.

1-2-3: 1.FUMET D’OUDAIRIES (FR) 2.VAUCELET (FR) 3.PREMIER MAGIC (IRE)

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4 TH R A C E 6 . 5 5 p m

The Pertemps Network Stratford Foxhunters Champion Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 2) (The 62nd Running For the Horse and Hound Cup) THREE MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 3f 119yds) for five yrs old and upwards, Total race value £20000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8498; Second £4248; Third £2124; Fourth £1062; Fifth £532; Sixth £266. (Penalty Value £9778) A HC SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. No./Horse

FORM

Age st

O T

OWNER TRAINER

lb

B S

BREEDER SPONSOR

Jockey

Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

1 ADRIEN DU PONT (FR) (39)

B g Califet (FR) - Santariyka (FR) O Mrs Johnny de la Hey T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, armlets and cap.

46/0511-

9 12 0

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale S Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Has plenty of class and has run out a ready winner of hunters at Newbury (3m) and Kempton (20.5f ) this spring. Looks sure to play a prominent role if seeing out the longer trip.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 140 MR SAM WALEY-COHEN

2 BISHOPS ROAD (IRE) (50)

F22P/20- D 13 12 0

B g Heron Island (IRE) - Nice Resemblance (IRE) O Six Star Racing H Croome & West Warwickshire T E. Austin, Wilmcote EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE stars on sleeves, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his peak but well into the twilight of his career and well beaten in 2 hunters this spring (Aintree Foxhunters’ latterly). Likely up against it again.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 117 MR EDWARD AUSTIN

4 TH RACE

3 BOB AND CO (FR) (28)

B g Dom Alco (FR) - Outre Mer (FR) O David Maxwell Racing Limited T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat RED, BROWN sleeves and cap.

11/1U1-1

10 12 0

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale S Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on his last 5 completed starts in hunters, including Champion Hunters Chase at Punchestown at the end of April. The one to beat again.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 146 MR DAVID MAXWELL

4 CAPTAIN CATTISTOCK (GB) (9)

4U/34-12

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pearl Buttons O Mrs Jane Tufnell H Cotswold T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S Calmsden Farms YELLOW, BEIGE stripe.

8 12 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at best for Paul Nicholls and confirmed promise of stable debut when landing 16-runner hunter at Cheltenham in April. Just as good in defeat at Warwick since.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 132 (-2)

5 LAW OF GOLD (IRE) (15)

MR ALBI TUFNELL

10/3P1-1 CD 8 12 0

B g Gold Well - Nylon (GER) O Mr David Kemp H North Norfolk Harriers T David Kemp, Thetford EMERALD GREEN and LIGHT BLUE check, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, PURPLE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in 2019 who arrives in form, landing a point in April before seeing off Shantou Flyer in Fontwell hunter 18 days ago. Bit more needed in this company, though.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120

6 MONBEG CHIT CHAT (GB) (13)

2321-11

B g Kayf Tara - Gaye Sophie O Mrs J. W. Furness H Bedale T Mrs G. B. Walford, Sheriff Hutton MAROON, EMERALD GREEN and MAROON check sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap.

MR DALE PETERS

10 12 0

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time fairly useful chaser in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead. Made second hunter start for new connections a winning one when keeping on strongly at Cheltenham last month.

Successful in point since.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122 MR CHRISTOPHER FURNESS

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7 SAM RED (FR) (28)

4/PP33-2 C 10 12 0

B g Denham Red (FR) - Call Me Nana (FR) O Mr A. B. Leyshon H Llangeinor Pentyrch T A. B. Leyshon, Pyle PINK, LIGHT BLUE star, armlets and stars on cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form out of the blue when adding to his good Cheltenham record with second over 4m there last month. Sharper test now is unlikely to play to his strengths, though.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 107

MISS LUCY TURNER

Number of Declared Runners 7 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7.

THE RESULT...

IST ......................................................

3RD......................................................

DISTANCES ..................................

2ND .....................................................

4TH......................................................

TIME................................................

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST: 6-4 Bob And Co (FR), 7-4 Adrien du Pont (FR), 8-1 Captain Cattistock (GB), 14-1 Monbeg Chit Chat (GB), 20-1 Law of Gold (IRE), 28-1 Sam Red (FR), 66-1 Bishops Road (IRE) RACE SUMMARY: Paul Nicholls holds a very strong hand, with BOB AND CO taken to add to his big win in Ireland last month at the main expense of Adrien du Pont. Captain Cattistock, until recently a stablemate of the Nicholls pair, may prove best of the rest.

1-2-3: 1.BOB AND CO (FR) 2.ADRIEN DU PONT (FR) 3.CAPTAIN CATTISTOCK

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5 TH R A C E 7 . 3 0 p m

The White Swan Hotel Handicap Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 4) TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 4f 205yds) for five yrs old and upwards, Total race value £6600 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2944; Second £1472; Third £736; Fourth £368.

(Penalty Value £3387.78) SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

O T

No./Horse

FORM

1 ALCALA (FR) (61)

120/211- D 11 12 7

Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Pail Mel (FR) O Owners Group 016 T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap.

Age st

OWNER TRAINER

lb

B S

BREEDER SPONSOR

Jockey

Br Francois Rimaud S Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser when at his peak and showed he retains plenty of ability this term, landing hunter chases at Musselburgh and Ascot this spring. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Sure to go well Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 137 MISS NATALIE PARKER (3) again.

2 MONSIEUR GIBRALTAR (FR) (59) 111/11/3- D 10 12 0

Ch g Spirit One (FR) - Palabras de Amor (FR) O David Maxwell Racing Limited Br Mr A. Rivetti, Mr J.Rivetti & Mr A. Volo T S. Loxton, Bruton S Fitzdares RED, BROWN sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific hunter chaser. Had wind op before fading third of 4 in Fakenham hunter in March. Should step forward now.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 130 MR DAVID MAXWELL

3 CLONDAW WESTIE (IRE) (28)

1/P664-2 C D10 11 9

B g Westerner - You’re A Native (IRE) O For Fun Partnership Br Joanne Trehy T Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant S Prolinx Limited DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE star, YELLOW and DARK BLUE striped sleeves, YELLOW cap, DARK BLUE stars.

5 TH RACE

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who posted creditable second of 11 in hunter chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, good) 28 days ago. In the mix once more.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 125 MISS IZZIE MARSHALL (7)

4 ZAMPARELLI (IRE) (28)

23/P41-F C 9 11 2

B g Mahler - Goulburn Bridge (IRE) O Miss Sarah A. Dawson Br Charlie Harnett T Miss V. Collins, Broadway ROYAL BLUE, PINK star, WHITE and PINK hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, PINK star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who proved he retains much of his ability when scoring cosily at Ludlow in March. Fell sixth at Cheltenham last time but sort to bounce back and weighted to have a Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 118 MISS LUCY TURNER (3) big say.

5 KELTUS (FR) (15)

4F/31-04

11 10 10

Gr g Keltos (FR) - Regina d’Orthe (FR) O Fistral Beach Ltd Br Mr Roland Peyres & Madame Regine Peyres T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton S Brendon Powerwashers ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE chevrons, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful staying chaser at his peak who landed 3-runner Wincanton hunter last month.

Below par both runs since, however, at Cheltenham and Fontwell. Needs to get back on track.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 112 MR CHARLIE O’SHEA (7)

6 BLETCHLEY CASTLE (IRE) (12)

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Zaafran O Mr D. R. Ellis Br M. Ryan T Miss H. Brookshaw, Stoke Heath S Castle Inn EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW cross belts, RED sleeves and cap.

U5222-3 D BF 12 10 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser who has showed he retains plenty of enthusiasm in hunters since joining this yard, runner-up at Ludlow last month. Since third in a point so veteran is much respected.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110 MR TOMMIE M. O’BRIEN

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7 CRAZY JACK (IRE) (25)

450/P1-P CD13 10 9

B g Royal Anthem (USA) - Cindy’s Fancy (IRE) O Mr R. J. Bevis Br Mr M. Campbell T Robert Bevis, Duckington DARK GREEN and DARK BLUE diabolo, DARK BLUE cap, DARK GREEN star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed this contest back in 2018 but modest fourth in his follow-up bid 2 years ago.

Pulled up in a recent point and 6lb out of the handicap too, so more is needed for his new yard.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105 MR TOBY WYNNE (7)

Number of Declared Runners 7 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 7.

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BETTING FORECAST: 3-1 Alcala (FR), 10-3 Monsieur Gibraltar (FR), 9-2 Clondaw Westie (IRE), Zamparelli (IRE), 12-1 Bletchley Castle (IRE), 20-1 Keltus (FR), Crazy Jack (IRE) RACE SUMMARY: ZAMPARELLI was an early faller last time but had scored at Ludlow prior to that and is taken to capitalise on a good mark now back in handicap company. Hat-trick seeking Alcala rates the obvious threat, especially if the fitting of cheekpieces can eke out a bit more improvement. Course winner Clondaw Westie appeals as the pick of the remainder.

1-2-3: 1.ZAMPARELLI (IRE) 2.ALCALA (FR) 3.CLONDAW WESTIE (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

The Stratford Racecourse Executive wish to express thanks to the White Swan Hotel for sponsoring and providing the winning owner, with a memento and the £75 Best Turned Out Prize to the groom responsible for the best looking horse in the race.

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The Print Concern Supports The NHS “Restricted Point-To-Point” (A Novices’ Hunters’ Steeple Chase) (Class 5) TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds) for novice five yrs old and upwards, Total race value £4600 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2052; Second £1026; Third £513; Fourth £257.

(Penalty Value £2361.18) HC SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. No./Horse

FORM

O T

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OWNER TRAINER

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B S

BREEDER SPONSOR

Jockey

Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

1 BOLD GESTURE (IRE) (12)

B g Presenting - Pistol Flash (IRE) O Mr George Braithwaite T A. Pennock, Timworth RED, BLACK hollow box.

1U2/P1-P

8 11 10

H Essex & Suffolk

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-Irish hurdler. Pulled up in hunter chase at Leicester (20.2f, soft) on debut over fences in March and in a point earlier in the month. Has lots to find.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 108 MR CHARLIE MARSHALL (7)

2 FIDDLER OF DOONEY (IRE) (33)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Anniesthyne (IRE) O Mrs J. Owen H Thurlow T J. P. Owen, Newmarket ROYAL BLUE, PINK sleeves, ROYAL BLUE spots, PINK cap.

0413F/-1

8 11 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest fourth in hunter chase at Downpatrick over 2 years ago. Arrives on back of recent points win though so not ruled out.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - MR ALEX CHADWICK (7)

3 GATS AND CO (GB) (20)

0PP12-1

6 11 10

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Vineuil (FR) O Mr David Brace H Llangeinor Pentyrch T David Brace, Bridgend S Dunraven Group of Companies BLACK, RED cross belts and armlets, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up on two of his three runs in novice hurdles, latest at Hereford in February.

Subsequent winner in points however so he needs considering here.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96 MR BRADLEY GIBBS (3)

4 PILLOWMAN (IRE) (26)

1P//P/U1-1 9 11 10

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B g Gamut (IRE) - Kenzie (IRE) O Mrs J. W. Furness H Bedale T Jack Teal, Malton MAROON, EMERALD GREEN and MAROON check sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Gamut gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful chaser Nicolas Chauvin. Dam unraced.

Wears tongue strap. Arrives on the back of two recent points wins so another bold showing is on the Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating - MR CHRISTOPHER FURNESS (7) cards.

5 TEKAP (FR) (19)

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Textuelle (FR) O Mr N. R. W. Wright T N. R. W. Wright, Chippenham DARK GREEN, MAROON chevron, MAROON cap.

r6/3/1/3-1

8 11 10

H Cottesmore

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in two bumpers for Henry Daly over 3 years ago. In winning form this spring in pointing company so he’s no forlorn hope.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - MR ARCHIE WRIGHT (7)

6 THE BONNY BOY (IRE) (19)

B g Craigsteel - Fly Amanita (IRE) O Mr George Braithwaite T Mrs Ruth Pennock, Sudbury GREY, BLACK spots.

232/1-22

8 11 10

H Suffolk

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixth in Tipperary bumper over 2 years ago on sole outing for Tom Costello. Placed on his last six outings in points, though, scoring once. Considered.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - MISS ALICE STEVENS (7)

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Number of Declared Runners 6 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 1.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3.

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BETTING FORECAST: 6-4 Pillowman (IRE), 5-1 Tekap (FR), 6-1 Gats And Co (GB), 13-2 Fiddler of Dooney (IRE), 9-1 The Bonny Boy (IRE), 11-1 Bold Gesture (IRE) RACE SUMMARY: Four of these arrive on the back of a recent win in the pointing field and PILLOWMAN is taken to emerge best of that quartet and make a winning bow in this sphere. Fellow hunter chase debutant Tekap is feared most, although Gats And Co is also not taken lightly in an intriguing hunter chase.

1-2-3: 1.PILLOWMAN (IRE) 2.TEKAP (FR) 3.GATS AND CO FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Champion “Point-To-Point” Bumper (A Standard National Hunt Flat Race) (Class 4) (FOR AMATEUR RIDERS) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE) TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) for four, five and six yrs old

Total race value £5000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261.

(Penalty Value £2723) SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. No./Horse

FORM

1 FOUNTAINS CHIEF (GB) (36)

243-

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OWNER TRAINER

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B S

BREEDER SPONSOR

Jockey

5 11 10

B g Native Ruler - Tigeralley O The Fountains Partnership Br Mrs S. C. Welch T Mrs Teresa Clark, Bridgwater YELLOW, PURPLE stars, YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, PURPLE star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point bumper in December but only 11 1/2 lengths third of 5 to Rose Above It in a conventional one at Exeter (16.8f ) 36 days ago.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - MR DARREN ANDREWS (7)

2 ROSE ABOVE IT (IRE) (36)

321-

5 11 8

B m Kalanisi (IRE) - West Hill Rose (IRE) O Mr Kieran Johns Br Simon Walford T Joe Tickle, Tiverton BLACK and RED check, RED sleeves, BLACK diamonds, BLACK cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed point bumper form when justifying support in workmanlike fashion in amateurs’ maiden at Exeter (16.8f ) 36 days ago. Respected in follow-up bid.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - MR CHARLIE SPRAKE (7)

3 GRANNY MAGS (GB) (60)

62-

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Lady Racquet (IRE) O Mrs Amanda Bowlby Br Mrs Amanda Bowlby T Ms Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle RED, EMERALD GREEN armlets.

5 11 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Schiaparelli mare. Half-sister to modest hurdler/fair chaser Midnight Folie. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in point bumpers (Mar 29). Market useful.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - MR ALEX CHADWICK (7)

4 LATENIGHTFUMBLE (GB) (14)

B m Malinas (GER) - Latenightdip O Mrs P. A. Ellis T T. Ellis, Rugby WHITE, RED chevron, striped sleeves.

F/2/1-33

6 11 3

Br Mrs Pippa Ellis

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who made a satisfactory start under Rules when third in 6-runner affair at Aintree (17f ) 2 weeks ago. Entitled to build on that, so has to be considered the one to beat.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating - MISS GINA ANDREWS

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5 HOPE DES BLINS (FR) (16)

3-F

4 10 11

B f Konig Turf (GER) - Steely Dancer (FR) O Francesca Nimmo Br Mr J. D. Communier & Mrs C. Communier T Francesca Nimmo, Ettington ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, RED sleeves, WHITE seams, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW €8,000 3-y-o Konig Turf filly. Dam, 11.5f-14.5f winner on Flat, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser(stays 21f ) Al Dancer. Placed completed start in points, fell last time (May 12).

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

MR JAMES KING

Number of Declared Runners 5 ..................................................................................................(Exacta)

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BETTING FORECAST: 6-5 Latenightfumble (GB), 5-2 Rose Above It (IRE), 6-1 Granny Mags (GB), 10-1 Fountains Chief (GB), 14-1 Hope des Blins (FR) RACE SUMMARY: LATENIGHTFUMBLE made a satisfactory start under Rules when third at Aintree a fortnight ago and looks the one to beat on that run. Exeter-scorer Rose Above It rates the main threat 1-2-3: 1.LATENIGHTFUMBLE 2.ROSE ABOVE IT (IRE) 3.GRANNY MAGS FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING The Stratford Racecourse Executive wish to express thanks to Irish Thoroughbred Marketing for sponsoring and providing the winning owner, with a memento and the £100 Best Turned Out Prize to the groom responsible for the best looking horse in the race.

CENTRE COURSE PICNICS Racegoers are politely reminded that they may only take food and drink into the centre course enclosure. Stratford Racecourse and Amadeus Catering are not responsible for any item of food or drink not purchased on the premises from an authorised catering units.

Please also dispose of portable BBQs carefully and not by placing them in the bins when they are still hot.

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2021 PARTNERS

RACE CONDITIONS First Race 5.10 - THE PPSA OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2361 to the winning horse The second to receive £1180, the third £590 and the fourth £295. for six yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: 11st 10lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2019, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases 8lb Of 3 steeple chases 12lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if both wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. Regarding the 12lb penalty for at least three Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases.. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Mementos will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £75 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £23. - Closed May 22nd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2052; Second £1026; Third £513; Fourth £257. (Penalty Value £2361.18) HC SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 5.45 - THE SKINNER’S LADIES OPEN POINT-TO-POINT CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL (A HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE FOR LADY RIDERS) (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5543 to the winning horse The second to receive £2772, the third £1385 and the fourth £693. for five yrs old and upwards, which, during the current season, have finished first or second, on at least one occasion, in any Ladies Open or Mixed Open Point-to-Point steeple chase Horses that have finished third in a Skinner’s Qualifier are also eligible to enter.

Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £54 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: 11st 7lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2019, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb. To be ridden by Female Amateur Jockeys. SKINNER’S PET FOODS has generously sponsored this race and will present a perpetual trophy which will be retained by the racecourse. They will also present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse.

All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKINNER’S. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. 7 entries at £54. - Closed May 22nd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4818; Second £2409; Third £1204; Fourth £603. (Penalty Value £5543.64) HC SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 6.20 - THE pointtopoint.co.uk CHAMPION NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (for The John Corbet Cup) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9044 to the winning horse The second to receive £4521, the third £2260, the fourth £1130, the fifth £566 and the sixth £283. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which, prior to 2021, have not won a steeple chase, hurdle race, National Hunt Flat race or flat race under any recognised Rules of Racing and which, after 2019 and before May 22nd, 2021, have been placed first, second or third in a Hunters’ steeple chase or have won an Open Point-to-Point in Great Britain or Ireland (i.e. Gentlemens, Ladies or Mixed Open races).

Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £92 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: 11st 10lb each Mares allowed 7lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. THE POINT-TO-POINT RACING COMPANY has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a £75 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The JOHN CORBET CUP, now in its 58th year, will be presented but retained by the Racecourse; this cup was presented in 1811 to John Corbet, Esq., the virtual founder of hunting in Warwickshire, who kept his hounds in Stratford-on-Avon, and it has been given to this racecourse by his descendants. The Stratford-on-Avon Executive will award a travel allowance of £300 to the owner of every runner starting in this race which is trained outside Great Britain, and which travels to Stratford with the express purpose of running in this race and does not win more than £1000 in prize money. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)8 for the purposes of this race such that Paragraph 17.2.4 of Part J also includes all Point-to-Point Steeple Chases run in Ireland. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. 10 entries at £92. - Closed May 22nd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7861; Second £3929; Third £1965; Fourth £982; Fifth £492; Sixth £246. (Penalty Value £9044.65) A HC SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 6.55 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK STRATFORD FOXHUNTERS CHAMPION HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (The 62nd Running For the Horse and Hound Cup) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9778 to the winning horse The second to receive £4888, the third £2444, the fourth £1222, the fifth £612 and the sixth £306. for five yrs old and upwards, which, after October 2019 and before May 22nd, 2021, HAVE TWICE BEEN PLACED (in Great Britain or Ireland) first, second or third in a Hunters’ steeple chase OR have won two Open Races (i.e. Gentlemens, Ladies or Mixed Open races) at a Point-to-Point Meeting in Great Britain or Ireland OR have won one Open Race at a Point-to-Point Meeting in Great Britain or Ireland and have been placed FIRST OR SECOND in a Hunters’ Steeple Chase. Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. PERTEMPS NETWORK has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and rider and a £100 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The Horse & Hound Cup will be presented and then retained by the Racecourse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of PERTEMPS NETWORK. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code.

The Stratford-on-Avon Executive will award a travel allowance of £300 to the owner of every runner starting in this race which is trained outside Great Britain and which travels to Stratford with the express purpose of running in this race and does not win more than £1000 in prize money. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rules (F)102 and (F)103 and Schedule (F)8 of the Rules of Racing to provide that, if it is necessary to do so, elimination of horses from this race will be determined by the BHA Handicapper. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. (Horses to be led past the stands and then allowed to canter to the start). 17 entries at £100. - Closed May 22nd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8498; Second £4248; Third £2124; Fourth £1062; Fifth £532; Sixth £266. (Penalty Value £9778) A HC SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 7.30 - THE WHITE SWAN HOTEL HANDICAP HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3387 to the winning horse The second to receive £1694, the third £846 and the fourth £423. for five yrs old and upwards, which, after 2018 and before closing, have run in at least three Hunters’ Steeple Chases run under the Rules of Racing in Great Britain, but have not won a Class 1 or 2 Steeple Chase in that time In addition, the handicapper may decline to give a rating if, in his opinion, he does not have sufficient information upon which to base a rating. The Handicapper’s decision will be final.. Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

May 26th. Lowest weight 10st 9lb; Highest weight 12st 7lb Penalties, after May 15th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. The White Swan has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and jockey, plus a £75 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 9 entries at £33. - Closed May 22nd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2944; Second £1472; Third £736; Fourth £368. (Penalty Value £3387.78) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 8.05 - THE PRINT CONCERN SUPPORTS THE NHS “RESTRICTED POINT-TO-POINT” (A NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2361 to the winning horse The second to receive £1180, the third £590 and the fourth £295. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which, during the current season and prior to May 22nd, 2021, have finished first, second, third or fourth in a Print Concern Restricted Point-to-Point Steeple Chase, or have won any Restricted Point-to-Point Steeple Chase.

Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: 11st 10lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. PRINT CONCERN has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey. In addition, they will award a £75 cash prize to the attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. NOTE: For the year 2021, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2020. 10 entries at £23. - Closed May 22nd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2052; Second £1026; Third £513; Fourth £257. (Penalty Value £2361.18) HC SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 8.40 - THE IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING CHAMPION “POINT-TO-POINT” BUMPER (A STANDARD NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE) (CLASS 4) (FOR AMATEUR RIDERS) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing except“Point-to-Point”Bumpers staged in Great Britain and after October 2019 and before May 22nd, 2021, have, on at least one occasion, finished first, second or third in a Point-to-Point Flat race or any category of Maiden Point-to-Point steeple chase staged in Great Britain. Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 4lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 5lb. To be ridden by Amateur Riders who have ridden in a Point-to-Point Steeple Chase in Great Britain during the current Point-to-Point season. IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING has kindly sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £75 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Irish Thoroughbred Marketing. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - Horses will be protected from elimination in order of number of wins gained in Point-to-Point races during the current Point-to-Point season. Should it be necessary to eliminate some but not all horses with the same profile, random balloting will apply.

PLEASE NOTE: For the purposes of Trainer’s licences and Trainer’s permits, this race will be treated as a Hunters’ Steeple Chase. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Regulation 34 so that running in this race will not affect a horse’s eligibility for Point-to-Points. If qualified, privately trained horses may run in this race under Rule (C)1 (as modified). (i.e. Horses are not required to be‘in training’and may continue to run in Point-to-Points after this race).

The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (C)1 and Schedule (F)8 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 7 entries at £25. - Closed May 22nd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

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