Stratford-on-Avon Racecard - Sunday 18th July

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CONTENTS Guide to the Racecourse .......................................................................................... 4-5 Reading the Racecard ...................................................................................................6 Track Facts.......................................................................................................................7 Officials ..........................................................................................................................29 1.57pm The Visit racingtv.com Mares' Handicap Hurdle ..........................................8 2.30pm The Peter Allsopp From Bell Green Coventry Memorial Handicap Hurdle ...........................................................................12 3.05pm The Ardencote Destination Spa Handicap Chase ............................................ 14 3.40pm The Mark & Jackie Nixon Ruby Wedding Chase Handicap Chase (GBB Race).......................................................................................................18 4.15pm The Terry O's 60TH Birthday Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)....................... 20 4.50pm The LWK MS Group 50TH Anniversary Novices' Handicap Chase........24 5.25pm The Support Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) Open National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race) .................................................26

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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4 11 8

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 Harry Bannister

Rex Dingle

William Kennedy

Stan Sheppard

Mitchell Bastyan

Alex Edwards

Tom O’Brien

Harry Skelton

3.05, 4.15, 4.50 4.50

Archie Bellamy

2.30

Sean Bowen

1.57, 2.30, 4.50, 5.25

Mr Ben Bromley 4.15

Jonathan Burke 4.15, 5.25

James Davies

1.57

Charlie Deutsch 1.57, 5.25

3.40 5.25

Lee Edwards 3.05

Jonathan England 2.30

Page Fuller 4.50, 5.25

Ciaran Gethings 4.15

Fergus Gregory 3.05

Liam Harrison

1.57, 3.05, 3.40, 4.15

Brian Hughes 1.57, 5.25

1.57

3.05, 3.40, 4.50, 5.25

1.57

3.40, 4.15

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Jack Tudor

Ben Poste

Sam Twiston-Davies

3.05 4.50

5.25

3.05, 3.40

Jack Quinlan

Chris Ward

Shane Quinlan

Adam Wedge

1.57, 2.30 4.50

Harry Reed 2.30

Conor Ring 3.05

William Shanahan

1.57, 5.25 4.50, 5.25

Kielan Woods 2.30, 3.05, 4.15

Nico de Boinville

4.50

1.57

TRAINERS Kim Bailey

Sam England

Shaun Lycett

David Rees

Richard Bandey

Rosemary Gasson

Graeme McPherson

Mel Rowley

4.15

4.15

Daniel Bourne 3.05

Barry Brennan 4.50

David Bridgwater

2.30, 4.50

Gary Brown

5.25

Tony Carroll

3.05

Henry Daly 3.05, 4.50

Sarah-Jayne Davies 1.57

Alexandra Dunn 5.25

Michael & David Easterby 4.50

2.30 4.50

Tom George 5.25

Tom Gretton 1.57

Alex Hales 3.05, 4.15

Gary Hanmer 1.57, 2.30

Milton Harris 2.30

Nicky Henderson 4.50

D. J. Jeffreys 3.05

Alan Jones 5.25

Sheila Lewis 5.25

1.57

1.57, 2.30

L J Morgan 4.50, 5.25

Neil Mulholland 3.40

Michael Mullineaux 5.25

Amy Murphy 1.57, 2.30

Olly Murphy

1.57

5.25

Jeremy Scott 3.40

Matt Sheppard 1.57

Dan Skelton 3.40, 4.15

Ali Stronge 4.50

Mark Usher

3.05

1.57

3.05

5.25

Dr Richard Newland Paul Nicholls 4.15

Fergal O’Brien 1.57, 3.05, 4.15

David Weston Christian Williams 5.25

Ian Williams 3.40

Joseph Patrick O’Brien Max Young

3.40

Jonjo O’Neill 3.05

1.57, 4.50

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: D SKELTON (36 wins from 163 runners, 22%) runs HATCHER (3.40), GREGOR (4.15).

DR R NEWLAND (18 wins from 64 runners, 28%) runs SOMETHINBOUTANGELA (3.05).

F O’BRIEN (17 wins from 89 runners, 19%) runs SHE’S A NOVELTY (1.57), LIES ABOUT MILAN (3.05), TRAILBOSS (4.15).

TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: J P O’BRIEN (12 wins from 72 runners, 17%) runs US AND THEM (3.40).

A CARROLL (10 wins from 54 runners, 19%) runs STEELES TERRACE (3.05).

F O’BRIEN (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runners listed above.

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2016-2021) WITH RIDES: HARRY SKELTON (32 wins from 117 rides, 27%) rides HATCHER (3.40), GREGOR (4.15).

SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (29 wins from 143 rides, 20%) rides SOMETHINBOUTANGELA (3.05), SCARDURA (3.40).

BRIAN HUGHES (17 wins from 70 rides, 24%) rides PERSUER (1.57), CARDS ARE DEALT (5.25).

JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: BRIAN HUGHES (5 wins from 19 rides, 26%) rides listed above.

SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (5 wins from 25 rides, 20%) rides listed above.

KIELAN WOODS (3 wins from 17 rides, 18%) rides THE DISTANT LADY (2.30), NOTNOW SEAMUS (3.05), TICKET TO L A (4.15).

WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 2.30 OKSANA (won off 102 down 3lb to 99); JAMESSAINTPATRICK (won off 106 down 7lb to 99).

CLASSY TIPS The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 3.48 BABYTAGGLE (down 2 grades).

STABLE MOVES 3.05 STEELES TERRACE has moved from Ruth Pennock to A Carroll; 4.15 LIBERTY POWER has moved from T Easterby to R Bandey; 4.50 CONISTON SPA has moved from Mrs Stephanie Easterby to M & D Easterby; 4.50 TIME TO MOVE ON has moved from F O’Brien to L Morgan; 5.25 MAGICAL ORLA has moved from Barry J Fitzgerald to D Weston.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS US AND THEM (3.40) trained by J P O’Brien, Ireland.

KARANNELLE (1.57) trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, distance of 193 miles.

CONISTON SPA (4.50) trained by M & D Easterby, Sheriff Hutton, distance of 158 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 16th July.

1 ST R A C E 1 . 5 7 p m The Visit racingtv.com Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds) For four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

1 ST RACE

Total race value £5779 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1794; Second £897; Third £448; Fourth £288; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2341.78) SEE PAGE 31 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. No./Horse

FORM

1 COSTLY DIAMOND (IRE) (89)

431112-

Ch m Mahler - Sweet Ouzel (IRE) O TGK Construction Ltd Br W. Kelly T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall WHITE, MAROON hoops, MAROON and WHITE striped sleeves, MAROON cap.

Age st

O T

OWNER TRAINER

lb

B S

BREEDER SPONSOR

Jockey

7 11 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Has suddenly turned into a dependable and versatile mare, completing hat-trick over fences at Southwell in March and ran a cracker when second following month. Off since and now Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 102 WILLIAM SHANAHAN (7) back hurdling.

2 DYLAN’S SEA SONG (GB) (30)

054-013

B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Mary Sea (FR) O Ushers Court Br Mrs J. A. Gawthorpe T Mark Usher, Lambourn S Tote PINK, GREY stripe, GREY and PINK striped sleeves and cap.

7 11 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Second career success when seeing off 12 rivals at Huntingdon (2m) in May. Another sound effort when third at Market Rasen but nudged up further 2lb since.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

3 SHE’S A NOVELTY (IRE) (55)

JAMES DAVIES

0665-44 BF 6 11 6

B m Approve (IRE) - Novel Fun (IRE) O Sally’s Angels Br Paul McEnery T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S Dunraven Group of Companies PINK and PURPLE diamonds, WHITE sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Still to get her head in front but edging down the weights and couple of fourth-place finishes in May confirm she’s competitive.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 96

4 TOPKAPI STAR (GB) (30)

B f Golden Horn - Burlesque Star (IRE) O Mr Christopher W. T. Johnston T Amy Murphy, Newmarket RED, large BLACK spots, BLACK cap.

1450-4P

LIAM HARRISON (5)

4 11 3

Br Christopher Johnston Bloodstock S Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to the pick of her winning juvenile form after 6 months off when not beaten far at Huntingdon in May. Beaten before stamina for 20.6f was called into question at Market Rasen.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

5 PERSUER (GB) (30)

0642-F0

JACK QUINLAN

5 11 3

Ch m Intello (GER) - Chase The Lady (USA) O G1 Racing Club Ltd Br Natton House Thoroughbreds & M. Woodall T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow RED, YELLOW seams, halved sleeves, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat in 2019. Showed a bit more over hurdles when second of 4 here on handicap debut but well held completed start since.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 93

6 KARANNELLE (IRE) (31)

0/PP-202

B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Dance Lively (USA) O Mr D. Rees Br Mr David Bobbett T David Rees, Haverfordwest BLACK, RED star, diamonds on sleeves, BLACK cap, RED stars.

6 11 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2m Cork maiden hurdle in August 2019. Best effort since for this yard when second of 5 at Ffos Las a month ago and she’s a definite contender with a repeat.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 93

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BRIAN HUGHES

SEAN BOWEN

7 KALINDA (IRE) (21)

65-0610

5 10 13

B m Born To Sea (IRE) - Kalidaha (IRE) O Mrs N. Sheppard Br His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE hoop, hooped sleeves, striped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to make a winning handicap debut over 2 1/2m at Uttoxeter last month. Fitted with a tongue tie down in trip and was readily brushed aside back at that venue 11 days later. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/6/2021 it was reported that the horse resented the easy ground.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 89

8 JESSICA RABBIT (GB) (16)

21-2333 D

B m Mawatheeq (USA) - Intersky High (USA) O The Ladies Of Martins Hill Br Miss K. J. Keir NER T Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-WoldN - R U N NO PURPLE, RED seams and sleeves, WHITE cap.

7 10 12

Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 88

9 MINNIE MAHLER (GB) (214)

Ch m Mahler - Presenteea (IRE) O Mr Max Young T Max Young, Droitwich YELLOW, DARK BLUE chevron, striped sleeves.

0P0-

6 10 8

1 ST RACE

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

STAN SHEPPARD

Br Distillery Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Did not show much in her qualifying runs to end 2020. Handicap debut.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 84

10 SCOTSBROOK NIGHT (GB) (21)

CHRIS WARD (5)

545P-60 CD 8 10 0

B m Midnight Legend - Won More Night O Mr P. E. Price Br Bobble Barn Stud T Shaun Lycett, Witney BLACK, EMERALD GREEN disc, sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going front runner who doesn’t arrive in much form and is 6lb out of the weights. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/6/2021 it was reported that the horse ran freely and Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 70 hung right.

11 STORM GIRL (GB) (19)

B m Paco Boy (IRE) - Evenstorm (USA) O Mr Andrew Gough T Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster RED, WHITE disc, RED sleeves, WHITE spots.

0/-P0

CHARLIE DEUTSCH

5 10 0

Br B. Gubby S Sjd Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on the Flat and has not shown much over hurdles so far. 11lb out of the Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 65 handicap.

WILLIAM KENNEDY

Number of Declared Runners 11 ................................................................................................(Exacta) Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 2, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 10, 11.

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

THE RESULT...

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2020: MEETING ABANDONED

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST: 11-4 Costly Diamond (IRE), 9-2 She’s A Novelty (IRE), 5-1 Karannelle (IRE), 11-2 Dylan’s Sea Song (GB), 14-1 Topkapi Star (GB), 16-1 Kalinda (IRE), 25-1 Persuer (GB), Scotsbrook Night (GB), 33-1 Minnie Mahler (GB), 100-1 Storm Girl (GB) RACE SUMMARY: COSTLY DIAMOND has to prove she’s as effective over hurdles, but she was in top form during the spring and, now returning with her yard in excellent order, she looks the way to go. She’s A Novelty, Karannelle and Dylan’s Sea Song are all reliable at this level and head the opposition.

1-2-3: 1.COSTLY DIAMOND (IRE) 2.SHE’S A NOVELTY (IRE) 3.KARANNELLE (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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RACING TV

1 ST RACE

Racing TV will be providing the winning owner with a memento and the £50 Best Turned Out Prize to the groom responsible for the best looking horse in the race.

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Peter Allsopp from

Bell Green Coventry The most wonderful Husband, Father and Grandad Dad loved his racing and we had many wonderful days here at Stratford and made memories for life,

We miss you Dad x

2 ND R A C E 2 . 3 0 p m

The Peter Allsopp From Bell Green Coventry Memorial Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 2f 83yds) For four yrs old and upwards Total race value £10500 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4955.86) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 31 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. No./Horse

FORM

1 THE DISTANT LADY (IRE) (27)

F320-51 D

Age st

O T

OWNER TRAINER

lb

B S

BREEDER SPONSOR

Jockey

7 11 12

2 ND RACE

B m Fracas (IRE) - Misty Native (IRE) O 4 Left Footers & A Blewnose Br Peter Tonery T Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold S Longcroft Building Services Ltd EMERALD GREEN, WHITE hoops, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE stars, EMERALD GREEN cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on reappearance promise when bagging 4-runner handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (26.5f) 27 days ago. Much respected despite 6lb rise. Engaged Market Rasen 3.10 Saturday.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 125

2 WBEE (IRE) (50)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Consultation (IRE) O Mrs D. Ritson T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE cap.

KIELAN WOODS

02321-1 CD 6 11 2 Br Mr Cal Flavin S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressing well since sent handicapping, and he followed up C&D win with game success at Cartmel (25.4f) 50 days ago. Has good chance of going in again nudged up just 2lb.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 115

3 DRAKES WELL (IRE) (27)

4-22132

B g Mustameet (USA) - Clare Belle (IRE) O Mr Stephen Corbett Br Mr and Mrs F. Daly T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold LIGHT GREEN, YELLOW hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap.

SEAN BOWEN

8 11 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account at Fontwell in May and has posted two good efforts since, runner-up in Southwell chase 27 days ago. Not taken lightly returned to this sphere for handicap debut.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 115 ARCHIE BELLAMY (7)

4 KHAN (GER) (21)

PU0-014 D 7 10 6

B h Santiago (GER) - Kapitol (GER) O Mr Mark Adams Br Gestut Karlshof T Milton Harris, Warminster RED, LIGHT BLUE stars, YELLOW cap, LIGHT BLUE stars.

TIMEFORM VIEW Backed up Fontwell victory with good fourth of 9 in 2m6f Cartmel handicap 21 days ago.

Can give another good account off an unchanged mark. Engaged Market Rasen 3.10 Saturday.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105

5 OKSANA (GB) (21)

0041-13

B m Midnight Legend - La Harde (FR) O Sam England Racing Club Br R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg T Sam England, Guiseley PURPLE, PINK stripe, PINK and PURPLE striped sleeves, PINK cap, PURPLE star.

HARRY REED

8 10 0

TIMEFORM VIEW In fine form of late, scoring at Market Rasen and Stratford, before third of 9 in handicap at Cartmel (22.1f ) when suffering poor run after 2 out. Remains well in the mix.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 99 JONATHAN ENGLAND

6 JAMESSAINTPATRICK (IRE) (13)

3P-6435

Br g Stowaway - Cadia’s Lady (IRE) O Eclipse Sports Racing Club & Partner Br Adrian Sutton T Amy Murphy, Newmarket S Amy Murphy Racing Ltd WHITE, LIGHT BLUE disc, DARK BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE spots and cap.

8 10 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2019 but she comes here in decent nick, fifth of 14 in 2m7f handicap at Worcester 13 days ago. Not dismissed in refitted tongue strap/cheekpieces despite being 2lb out of the handicap.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

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JACK QUINLAN

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

THE RESULT...

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PLAY SMARTER

RACE SUMMARY: Hat-trick seeking WBEE looks the way to go here given he arrives on the up and still ahead of his mark nudged up only 2lb for his latest Cartmel success. In-form mare Oksana didn’t enjoy the rub of the green when third at Cartmel and is next on the list ahead of Drakes Well, who shouldn’t be underestimated either now back in this sphere.

1-2-3: 1.WBEE (IRE) 2.OKSANA 3.DRAKES WELL (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

THE ALLSOPP FAMILY The Allsopp Family will be providing the winning owner with a memento and the £50 Best Turned Out Prize to the groom responsible for the best looking horse in the race.

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.

You must be 18 or over to place a bet You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

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2 ND RACE

BETTING FORECAST: 9-4 Wbee (IRE), 7-2 The Distant Lady (IRE), 5-1 Oksana (GB), 11-2 Drakes Well (IRE), 7-1 Khan (GER), 18-1 Jamessaintpatrick (IRE)

3 RD R A C E 3 . 0 5 p m

The Ardencote Destination Spa Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)

TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds) For five yrs old and upwards Total race value £8000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2754; Second £1377; Third £688; Fourth £345; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3594.36) Weights lowered 4lb.

SEE PAGE 0 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. No./Horse

FORM

1 SOMETHINBOUTANGELA (IRE) (319) 124/315- D

Age st

O T

OWNER TRAINER

lb

B S

BREEDER SPONSOR

Jockey

8 11 10

B m Milan - Cush Ramani (IRE) O Spur Of The Moment & Partner Br Olive Troy T Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich S Carehome Selection Ltd DARK BLUE and PURPLE stripes, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW armlets, DARK BLUE and PURPLE hooped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored on chasing bow at Perth last August but not seen out since fifth in handicap chase at Hexham (20.1f) 10 months ago. In good hands but has bit to prove on his comeback run. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/9/2020 it was reported that the horse was coughing post-race.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117 SAM TWISTON-DAVIES

3 RD RACE

2 DON’T ASK (IRE) (75)

06003-1

B g Ask - Outback Ivy (IRE) O Gumbrills Racing Partnership Br Mr Jonathan Deacon T Alex Hales, Edgecote S Lactodorum Contracts Ltd WHITE, DARK GREEN hoop and armlets, BLACK and DARK GREEN quartered cap.

8 11 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on song of late since the blinkers went on, and opened his chase account in 2m4f handicap chase at Southwell in May, jumping better than usual. Not ruled out despite 5lb rise in the weights.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115

3 VOCALISER (IRE) (26)

110P-P2

HARRY BANNISTER

9 11 6

B g Vocalised (USA) - Bring Back Matron (IRE) O The Songsters Br J. S. Bolger & Ennistown Stud T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote S McCoy Contractors YELLOW, PURPLE chevron and star on cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner last season who got back on track when second in 2m5f handicap chase at Newton Abbot 26 days ago. looking likely winner when blundering last. Player nudged up just 1lb.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 113 FERGUS GREGORY (3)

4 JIMMY THE DIGGER (GB) (32)

1FP//23-1

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - The Lyme Volunteer (IRE) O Mrs Simon Clarke Br E. R. Hanbury T Henry Daly, Ludlow S Humphrey Butler Ltd DARK BLUE, SCARLET cape and cuffs, WHITE cap.

8 11 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of 11-month absence when opening his account in 2m4f Uttoxeter handicap hurdle 32 days ago. Much respected now going chasing.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111

5 DEMON D’AUNOU (FR) (26)

B g Martaline - Jimagine II (FR) O Mr John P. McManus T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap.

TOM O’BRIEN

3542-30 BF 8 11 3

Br Frederic Foucher S Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since last summer but he’s caught the eye under 7lb claimer of late, set lots to do when seventh at Newton Abbot (21f ) 26 days ago. Bold showing is on the cards now.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 110

6 LIES ABOUT MILAN (IRE) (36)

443-P25

JONJO O’NEILL JR.

10 11 3

B g Milan - The Millers Tale (IRE) O Mr D. Shorey Br Lady Jennifer Fowler T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S Dunraven Group of Companies ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW check, halved sleeves, BLACK cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Still to get his head in front. Only fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Worcester (23f ) 36 days ago so others are preferred. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 12/6/2021 it was reported that the horse erred badly in the back straight.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 110

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7 NOTNOW SEAMUS (GB) (118)

2/40P5P- D 10 11 2

B g Notnowcato - Special Beat O Mr George Houghton Br Kingwood Bloodstock T D. J. Jeffreys, Stow-On-The-Wold S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd BLACK, BEIGE and BLACK check sleeves, BLACK and WHITE quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 4 times over hurdles for Dan Skelton in 2018. Way below that form over fences for his current yard, and pulled up in handicap at Southwell in March. Lots to prove after his break. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/3/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 109

8 NIKKI STEEL (IRE) (27)

B g Craigsteel - Nikikita (IRE) O Mr Daniel John Bourne Br D. Hickey T Daniel Bourne, Varteg MAROON, ROYAL BLUE star, MAROON sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars.

43/1-065

11 11 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 2m Chepstow handicap in April but veteran has been well below-par all three runs since, back over fences when fifth at Southwell 27 days ago. Hard to make a case for.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 109

9 STEELES TERRACE (IRE) (43)

33/2-3PP

B g Craigsteel - She’s So Beautiful (IRE) O Mr M. B. Clarke Br Peter Byrne T Tony Carroll, Cropthorne S Mill House Racing WHITE, BROWN hoops and armlets, BROWN and WHITE quartered cap.

KIELAN WOODS

CONOR RING (3)

9 11 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning chaser but off the track since 2019. Subsequently scored in points but twice pulled up in that sphere of late so others are lot more persuasive.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 107

LEE EDWARDS

Number of Declared Runners 9 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 9.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7.

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BETTING FORECAST: 3-1 Vocaliser (IRE), 7-2 Don’t Ask (IRE), 5-1 Demon d’Aunou (FR), 8-1 Somethinboutangela (IRE), Jimmy The Digger (GB), 20-1 Lies About Milan (IRE), Notnow Seamus (GB), 33-1 Nikki Steel (IRE), Steeles Terrace (IRE) RACE SUMMARY: DEMON D’AUNOU is fancied to take a big step forward having caught the eye when claimer ridden at Newton Abbot last time and open his account over fences. Vocaliser rates a big threat however, having looked right back on track when runner-up and ahead of the selection there. Southwell-scorer Don’t Ask is another who commands plenty of respect in an open handicap.

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4 TH R A C E 3 . 4 0 p m

The Mark & Jackie Nixon Ruby Wedding Chase Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) (GBB Race)

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONGS (2m 213yds) For four yrs old and upwards

Total race value £22500 Owners Prize Money. Winner £9389; Second £4696; Third £2347; Fourth £1175.

(Penalty Value £12253.50) SEE PAGE 31 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. No./Horse

FORM

1 US AND THEM (IRE) (16)

002-250 D

Age st

O T

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B S

BREEDER SPONSOR

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8 11 12

B g Stowaway - Manorville (IRE) O Burnham P & D Ltd Br Anne Marie Ryan T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland S Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd DARK BLUE and RED (halved), DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t been firing of late but has the quality to make a big impact in this race if he’s on a going day.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 148

2 HATCHER (IRE) (37)

TOM O’BRIEN

04P61-1 C D 8 11 7

B g Doyen (IRE) - African Keys (IRE) O Mr P. H. Betts Br Brian Griffin T Dan Skelton, Alcester S Hatcher Components Ltd YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE braces, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars and stars on cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Rejuvenated of late and, having quickened clear in most impressive fashion at Newton Abbot 37 days ago, he’s worth chancing to land the hat-trick despite a 6-lb rise.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 143

4 TH RACE

3 SCARDURA (IRE) (19)

HARRY SKELTON

UF6P-31 CD 7 10 13

B g Stowaway - Sosua (IRE) O Jane Nuala Cartwright Br Ronnie O’Neill T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke MAUVE, DARK GREEN stripe and sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, MAUVE diamond.

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked as good as ever when making all over C&D 19 days ago and, while consistency isn’t his strong suit, he’d be a big player if in the same mood.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 135 SAM TWISTON-DAVIES

4 SOLAR IMPULSE (FR) (14)

P2-411F D 11 10 8

B g Westerner - Moon Glow (FR) O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons Br Paul Nataf T Ian Williams, Alvechurch S Tote, Helicentreuk ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE hoop and armlets, hooped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who is clearly back in very good heart having won at Aintree and Cartmel.

About to land the hat-trick before falling at Market Rasen last time so obvious player just 2lb higher.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 130

5 TIKKINTHEBOX (IRE) (37)

LIAM HARRISON (5)

3151-22 CD 9 10 5

B g Tikkanen (USA) - Surfing France (FR) O On A Mission Br J. F. C. Maxwell T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton S Brendon Powerwashers BLACK, LIGHT BLUE hoops, check cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner last season who arrives on back of good second of 6 in 2m handicap at 37 days ago. Can give another good account off an unchanged mark.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 127

REX DINGLE

Number of Declared Runners 5 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

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BETTING FORECAST: 5-2 Scardura (IRE), 11-4 Hatcher (IRE), 4-1 Solar Impulse (FR), 9-2 Tikkinthebox (IRE), 9-1 Us And Them (IRE) RACE SUMMARY: HATCHER had loads in hand last time and is well fancied to complete a hat-trick acknowledging this looks competitive for a small-field event. Us And Them is a danger if he’s up for it and Solar Impulse can’t be ignored given the way he’s been performing of late.

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Mark and Jackie Nixon will be providing the winning owner with a memento and the £50 Best Turned Out Prize to the groom responsible for the best looking horse in the race.

5 TH R A C E 4 . 1 5 p m

The Terry O’s 60TH Birthday Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (GBB Race)

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) For novice four yrs old and upwards

Total race value £11000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4590; Second £2296; Third £1147; Fourth £574.

(Penalty Value £5990.60) SEE PAGE 31 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. No./Horse

FORM

1 CHEZ HANS (GER) (16)

21U-311

B g Mamool (IRE) - Chandos Rose (IRE) O Owners Group 038 Br D. A. Brand T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat S Owners Group MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap.

Age st

O T

OWNER TRAINER

lb

B S

BREEDER SPONSOR

Jockey

5 11 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who won for the third time over hurdles in 4-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to firm) 16 days ago, driven out. Seems sure to go well again.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 124 MR BEN BROMLEY (7)

2 GREGOR (FR) (33)

4323-21 CD 5 11 6

Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Agathe du Berlais (FR) O D Coles, D Langley & D Skelton Br Mr Patrick Fennessy T Dan Skelton, Alcester S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) WHITE, RED triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and similar form over hurdles, making second start a winning one in 10-runner novice over C&D 33 days ago, despite hanging near the finish. Should be competitive under a penalty.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120

3 PEAKED TOO SOON (GB) (21)

32P-11 D

B g Iffraaj - Libys Dream (IRE) O Julie and David R Martin and Dan Hall Br Ed’s Stud Ltd T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd DARK BLUE and YELLOW (halved), DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap.

4 11 6

5 TH RACE

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when placed in bumpers first 2 starts and has made a bright start over hurdles, winning 2m maiden at Southwell and 2m novice at Uttoxeter. Should go well in hat-trick bid.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 118

4 TRAILBOSS (IRE) (33)

HARRY SKELTON

CIARAN GETHINGS

2//3-122 BF 6 11 6

B g High Chaparral (IRE) - Seeking Solace O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate- Trailboss Br Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S Dunraven Group of Companies, Unibet RED, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Solid efforts under penalties having opened hurdles account at Newton Abbot in May and shouldn’t be far away again in first-time cheekpieces.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 120

5 LIBERTY POWER (GB) (286)

LIAM HARRISON (5)

4 10 10

B g Makfi - Liberty Chery O Mr Richard J. Bandey Br The Liberty Chery Partnership T Richard Bandey, Kingsclere S Tote DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE triple diamond, ORANGE sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat, stays 9f, well held last time. Has left Tim Easterby.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

6 TICKET TO L A (IRE) (21)

0P1/-65

JONATHAN BURKE

6 10 7

B m Westerner - In Bloom (IRE) O Golden Equinox Racing & Partner Br Eamonn Duggan T Alex Hales, Edgecote YELLOW and LIGHT BLUE (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars, YELLOW cap, LIGHT BLUE star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish pointer winner at third attempt but much too headstrong both starts under Rules (bumper/novice hurdle).

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

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7 VOICE OF DUBAWI (GB) (12)

B f Poet’s Voice - Fame Game (IRE) O Mr Bill Bailey T Alex Hales, Edgecote RED and YELLOW (quartered), checked sleeves.

6

4 10 3

Br J. M. Beever S Bailey Racing Ltd, Lactodorum Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on the Flat who offered little sent hurdling at Uttoxeter 12 days ago.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

HARRY BANNISTER

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

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BETTING FORECAST: 2-1 Chez Hans (GER), 3-1 Trailboss (IRE), 4-1 Peaked Too Soon (GB), 9-2 Gregor (FR), 25-1 Ticket To L A (IRE), 28-1 Liberty Power (GB), 66-1 Voice of Dubawi (GB) RACE SUMMARY: CHEZ HANS is improving and looks up to completing the hat-trick back in novice company. Trailboss should be on the premises again fitted with first-time cheekpieces, with Peaked Too Soon and Gregor also respected.

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6 TH R A C E 4 . 5 0 p m

The LWK MS Group 50TH Anniversary Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 3f 98yds) For novice four yrs old and upwards Total race value £6061 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1920; Second £960; Third £480; Fourth £289; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2505.16) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 31 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. No./Horse

FORM

1 GETABUCK (IRE) (33)

4/2646-2

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Buck’s Blue (FR) O ShawRacing Partnership 2 & Miss. A. Hyde Br Philip Hore Jnr T Ali Stronge, Eastbury S Topspec Equine Ltd BLACK, RED stripe, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap, RED diamond.

Age st

O T

OWNER TRAINER

lb

2 ROYAL RUBY (GB) (527)

513/550/-

3 TIME TO MOVE ON (IRE) (179)

11/0//56P-

435PP-F

Jockey

SEAN BOWEN

NICO DE BOINVILLE

8 11 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked smart prospect when landing back-to-back Exeter bumpers in 2017/18.

Only modest form over hurdles in a very light career since but needs a betting check now chasing for another good yard.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

4 ROCK ON TIGER (FR) (43)

BREEDER SPONSOR

9 11 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler for this yard but not seen since February 2020. Makes chase debut on return. Respected if the betting vibes are strong.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 104

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Kapricia Speed (FR) O 4 The Fun Partnership Br Grange Stud T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds MAUVE and PINK (quartered), WHITE sleeves, MAUVE stars.

S

8 11 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler/chaser but a win may not be far away based on a good first run after wind surgery when second in a 17f chase here last month. Big player.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 104

B g Yeats (IRE) - Close Harmony O Mrs Rita Brown Br Mrs Rita Brown T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn S Unibet ROYAL BLUE and WHITE diabolo, hooped sleeves and cap.

B

ADAM WEDGE

6 11 10

6 TH RACE

Gr g Alberto Giacometti (IRE) - Kennaaly (FR) O Michael O’Flynn,John O’FlynnJohn Nesbitt Br Mr Franck Loyer & Mme Amelie Loyer T Henry Daly, Ludlow S Humphrey Butler Ltd YELLOW, RED chevrons, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler, but bit to proving having failed to complete on his last 3 starts (fences last 2).

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 102

5 MOANS CROSS (USA) (235)

F02FP4-

Ch g Spring At Last (USA) - Playful Wink (USA) O Mrs P. Izamis Br Jose Luis Espinoza T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE hoop, striped sleeves, quartered cap.

TOM O’BRIEN

7 11 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Hereford (2m, soft) when last seen in November. Much depends on whether he’s primed after a break.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96 MITCHELL BASTYAN (3)

6 CONISTON SPA (IRE) (64)

B g Watar (IRE) - Mundi Blues (IRE) O Mr M. J. R. Bannister T Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton LILAC, DARK BLUE sleeves, MAUVE cap.

P04U-32

6 10 11

Br Conor Day

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in handicap hurdles for this yard but has been placed a few times in points since now tackling fences for the first time under Rules. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 89

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7 OXFORD BLU (GB) (18)

5/00-206

B g Aqlaam - Blue Zealot (IRE) O Lady Susan Brooke Br Mrs Olivia Hoare T Max Young, Droitwich S Tote ORANGE, BROWN disc, BROWN cap, ORANGE spots.

7 10 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run dates back to 2017. Second in hurdle on reappearance but not in the same form twice since. Now tackles fences for the first time.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 82

8 SCARTARE (IRE) (12)

4426-06

Br g Trans Island - La Speziana (IRE) O Mrs Rosemary Gasson Br Sean O’Kelly T Rosemary Gasson, Banbury EMERALD GREEN, BLACK cross belts, YELLOW sleeves and cap.

10 10 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden but he did go close at Market Rasen in February. His last 2 runs have been disappointing, though. Bounce back needed.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 79

9 BABYTAGGLE (IRE) (7)

05PF42

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10 10 0

B g Brian Boru - Ardnataggle (IRE) O Mr Paul Charlesworth Br Patrick Hayes T Barry Brennan, Lambourn ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine and armlets, EMERALD GREEN and ORANGE quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden but hasn’t fared badly in a couple of outings for new yard over 22.5f here in recent weeks. 4lb out of the handicap.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 74 SHANE QUINLAN (5)

Number of Declared Runners 9 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

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RACE SUMMARY: GETABUCK might be worth siding with to build on a good runner-up effort over 17f here last month.

Royal Ruby hasn’t been seen for a while but it’s interesting that top connections persevere and he’s a likely threat now chasing. It’s also too soon to write off Time To Move On, who also tackles fences for the first time having switched yards.

1-2-3: 1.GETABUCK (IRE) 2.ROYAL RUBY 3.TIME TO MOVE ON (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

THE WARWICK, LEAMINGTON AND KENILWORTH MS SOCIETY The Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth MS Society will be providing the winning owner with a memento and the £50 Best Turned Out Prize to the groom responsible for the best looking horse in the race.

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BETTING FORECAST: 11-4 Getabuck (IRE), 7-2 Royal Ruby (GB), 7-1 Babytaggle (IRE), 15-2 Moans Cross (USA), 9-1 Time To Move On (IRE), 10-1 Scartare (IRE), 16-1 Coniston Spa (IRE), 28-1 Rock On Tiger (FR), Oxford Blu (GB)

7 TH R A C E 5 . 2 5 p m

The Support Retraining Of Racehorses (RoR) Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 4) (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 31 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. No./Horse

FORM

1 CARDS ARE DEALT (IRE) (-)

Age st

O T

OWNER TRAINER

lb

B S

BREEDER SPONSOR

Jockey

5 11 0

Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - High Praise (USA) O K. W. Sneath Br Camas Park Stud & Summerhill T Gary Brown, Compton BLACK, YELLOW chevron, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Mastercraftsman gelding. Half-brother to 5 winners, including bumper winner/ modest hurdler Scottsdale, stays 3m. Dam smart 7f-1 1/2m winner. Worth a market check.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

2 LUKE SAN (GB) (30)

2-3

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Fantastisch (IRE) O Mrs M. C. Sweeney Br Mrs M. C. Sweeney T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth WHITE, RED disc, hooped cap.

5 11 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Excelebration gelding who was runner-up in a point prior to a positive start under Rules when second at Market Rasen a month ago. Claims if he can build on that.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

3 ROSE KAR (FR) (-)

B g Spider Flight (FR) - Rose Wells (FR) O Smerdon Tree Services Ltd T Christian Williams, Bridgend MAROON, BLACK chevron and armlets.

Br Patrick Boiteau S NAF

4 OLD DUKE (IRE) (-)

JACK TUDOR (3)

4 10 10 Br E. Keyes & J. O’Gorman S HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including Vermithor and Sinndarka.

Makes plenty of appeal on pedigree, so worth nothing on debut.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

5 OSCARS REIGN (IRE) (37)

7 TH RACE

ALEX EDWARDS (3)

5 11 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Spider Flight gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to French 17f/21f chase/hurdle winner Rose Storia. Likely to need more time.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

Br g Shirocco (GER) - Sunlight (IRE) O Aniol & Burslem T Tom George, Slad LIGHT BLUE, MAROON cross belts and sleeves.

BRIAN HUGHES

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Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Banquise (IRE) O Racehorse Ownership Club Br Lynch Bages Ltd T Alexandra Dunn, Wellington S Racehorse Ownership Club RED and WHITE diamonds, striped sleeves, RED cap, WHITE diamond.

4 10 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Bettered her debut effort when fourth at Newton Abbot 37 days ago but will need to take another marked step forward if he’s to play a serious role in this.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

6 IROSEABOVEITALL (GB) (-)

B m Dr Massini (IRE) - Think of The Money O Mr G. Davies Br G. Davies T Sheila Lewis, Brecon RED, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, RED spots.

CHARLIE DEUTSCH

5 10 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Dr Massini mare. Dam 2m hurdle winner. Yard not renowned for winning newcomers, so easy enough to look elsewhere.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

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SEAN BOWEN

7 LUCKY MONARCH (IRE) (18)

00

B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - County Gate (IRE) O Mr L. Tomlinson Br Leonard Tomlinson T Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE epaulets, YELLOW cap.

5 10 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show much in bumpers, so looks to be up against it here.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

8 MAGICAL ORLA (GB) (287)

2-

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Fabrika O Miss E. J. Tanner Br Trull House Stud Ltd T David Weston, West Overton S Interconics Ltd RED, DARK GREEN and RED striped sleeves and cap.

5 10 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Second of 14 in bumper (33/1) at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) on NH debut, no match for winner. Has left Barry Fitzgerald and been off 9 months since, but excellent claims if she’s tuned up.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

9 FRANKIE MOON (GB) (18)

6

B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Talk The Talk O Mrs J. Micklethwait Br R. and J. Micklethwait T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds DARK BLUE, YELLOW cross belts and sleeves, DARK BLUE and WHITE check cap.

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4 10 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a bumper winner and showed a bit to work on when sixth at Worcester first time out. Now tongue tied and open to improvement, so not completely ruled out.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

10 LADY EXCALIBUR (IRE) (-)

CHRIS WARD (5)

ADAM WEDGE

4 10 3

B f Camelot - Market Forces O Burnham P & D Ltd Br Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud T Alan Jones, Timberscombe S Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd DARK BLUE and RED (halved), DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Camelot filly. Half-sister to 5 winners on Flat, including useful 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner Distain. Reasonable Flat pedigree, so worth considering if the market speaks in her favour.

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Number of Declared Runners 10 ................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 3, 4.

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BETTING FORECAST: 11-8 Magical Orla (GB), 6-1 Luke San (GB), 8-1 Old Duke (IRE), 10-1 Oscars Reign (IRE), 14-1 Lady Excalibur (IRE), 16-1 Frankie Moon (GB), 18-1 Cards Are Dealt (IRE), 20-1 Rose Kar (FR), 28-1 Iroseaboveitall (GB), 100-1 Lucky Monarch (IRE) RACE SUMMARY: MAGICAL ORLA hasn’t been seen since finishing second at Tipperary for Barry Fitzgerald 9 months ago but that form is solid and comfortably the best on offer in this race, so she’s capable of going one better unless newcomers Old Duke or Lady Excalibur prove to be above average.

1-2-3: 1.MAGICAL ORLA 2.OLD DUKE (IRE) 3.LADY EXCALIBUR (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

ROR ROR will be providing the winning owner with a memento and the £50 Best Turned Out Prize to the groom responsible for the best looking horse in the race.

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OFFICIAL RACE PROGRAMME Published by authority of the Managing Executive of the Racecourse

2021 PARTNERS

RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.57 - THE VISIT racingtv.com MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2341 to the winning horse The second to receive £1078, the third £539, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). £21 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £17 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 16th. Penalties, after July 10th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Racing TV generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 20 entries at £21. - Closed July 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1794; Second £897; Third £448; Fourth £288; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2341.78) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.30 - THE PETER ALLSOPP FROM BELL GREEN COVENTRY MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2283, the third £1141, the fourth £571, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 16th. Penalties, after July 10th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Allsopp Family has generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 13 entries, 2 at £9 and 11 at £45. - Closed July 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4955.86) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.05 - THE ARDENCOTE DESTINATION SPA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3594 to the winning horse The second to receive £1655, the third £827, the fourth £414, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £33 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 16th. Penalties, after July 10th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Ardencote Destination Spa has generously sponsored this race and will award a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 14 entries, 1 at £6 and 13 at £33. - Closed July 12th, 2021.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2754; Second £1377; Third £688; Fourth £345; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3594.36) Weights lowered 4lb.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.40 - THE MARK & JACKIE NIXON RUBY WEDDING CHASE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12253 to the winning horse The second to receive £5645, the third £2821 and the fourth £1413. for four yrs old and upwards. £112 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £90 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 16th. Penalties, after July 10th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Mark & Jackie Nixon has generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and supply a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The Stratford Summer Cup will be presented to the winning owner but retained by the racecourse. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 11 entries, 4 at £22 and 7 at £112. - Closed July 12th, 2021.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £9389; Second £4696; Third £2347; Fourth £1175. (Penalty Value £12253.50) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.15 - THE TERRY O’S 60TH BIRTHDAY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5990 to the winning horse The second to receive £2759, the third £1379 and the fourth £690. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 12th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. The O’Neill Family has generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 12 entries at £45. - Closed July 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4590; Second £2296; Third £1147; Fourth £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.50 - THE LWK MS GROUP 50TH ANNIVERSARY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2505 to the winning horse The second to receive £1154, the third £576, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). £23 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £19 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 16th. Penalties, after July 10th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth (LWK ) MS Society has generously supported this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries, 2 at £4 and 14 at £23. - Closed July 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1920; Second £960; Third £480; Fourth £289; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2505.16) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.25 - THE SUPPORT RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES (ROR) OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (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 National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, July 12th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 14lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Stratford Racecourse has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 15 entries at £25. - Closed July 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

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