Stratford-on-Avon Racecard – Saturday 15th October

FOOD & DRINK

THE GALLERY RESTAURANT

The Gallery Restaurant is a top quality facility, ideal for couples or small groups. Tables can be held all day and offer stunning panoramic views of the entire course, especially the finishing straight and last fence.

Patrons must purchase a Main enclosure badge or hold an Annual Badge/Owners and Trainers Badge to gain access to this area. The Gallery Restaurant is extremely popular so early booking is advisable For reservations call 01789 267949

THE PADDOCK PAVILION

Providing stunning views as the horses approach the last fence and thunder towards the winning post. The Paddock Pavilion package comprises of a three course meal & afternoon tea.

ADDITIONAL FOOD OUTLETS

There are various other food outlets around site, which change on a regular basis.

There are a variety of bars throughout the racecourse, serving a selection of beer, spirits, wine, champagne and soft drinks.

There is a wide variety of food and drink available before and during the races. Treat yourself at one of our dining and bar facilities.

meant our track team

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finishing late. We owe all the staff

huge amount of thanks for all that they have done during the year to keep us racing

on race day and non race day

you especially to our main track team; Ben, Thomas and Cutter who are very ably led by Sam Linley.

would also like to thank all of the owners, trainers, racegoers, bookmakers, contractors, sponsors and everyone who has supported us during the year We are always looking at ways to improve our race days and the facilities we have. If you have any suggestions or ideas, please do let us know via our contact details below.

We look forward to welcoming you all back in 2023 or to our last meeting on Thursday 27th October. Our full fixture list for 2023 can be found on back cover of this race card.

All of us here at Stratford Racecourse are committed to ensuring that you have a great day out. If you have any suggestions, complaints, questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us We can be reached either on the day, by contacting the office, or later by telephone, 01789 267949, or by email: info@stratfordracecourse.net

Enjoy your day at Stratford Races

Mrs Ilona Barnett Wendy Rollason Managing Director and Company Secretary Corporate Hospitality

TO TH E RA CE CO UR SE

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

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

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

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 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.

TODAY’S JOCKEYS & TRAINERS

Listed

JOCKEYS

Joe Anderson 2.14

Harry Bannister 2.14, 2.49, 3.24, 4.29

David Bass 2.49

Mitchell Bastyan 2.49, 3.54

James Best 2.14, 2.49, 3.54

James Bowen 3.54, 4.29

Paddy Brennan 2.49

Kevin Brogan 2.49, 3.54

Henry Brooke 2.14, 2.49

Bryan Carver 4.29

James Davies 2.14, 2.49, 4.29

Lewis Dobb 2.49

Alex Edwards 3.24

Miss Gina Andrews 1.40

Thomasina Eyston 1.40

Bryony Frost 1.40, 2.14, 3.24

Charlie Hammond 2.49, 4.29

Peter Kavanagh 3.54

Abbie McCain 1.40

Richie McLernon 2.49, 4.29

Luca Morgan 3.24

Jordan Nailor 2.49 Richard Patrick 3.24

Lilly Pinchin 1.40, 2.14, 4.29

Ben Poste 2.49

Miss Alice Stevens 1.40

Charlie Todd 3.54

Harriet Tucker 1.40 Chris Ward 2.49

Tabitha Worsley 2.14, 2.49

TRAINERS

Kim Bailey 2.49

Richard Bandey 2.14, 3.24

Clive Boultbee-Brooks 3.24

Gary Brown 2.49

Sean Curran 2.49

David Dennis 3.54, 4.29

Chris Down 2.49 Simon Earle 1.40

Brian Ellison 2.14

John Flint 2.49

Tom George 4.29 Nick Gifford 2.14 Warren Greatrex 4.29

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 1.40, 2.49

Milton Harris 1.40, 2.49, 3.54

Shaun Harris 2.49

Nicky Henderson 3.54

Richard Hobson 2.14 Sarah Hollinshead 2.49

Chris Honour 4.29

Georgie Howell 2.14

Emma Lavelle 2.14

Charlie Longsdon 2.14

Donald McCain 1.40, 3.54

Neil Mulholland 1.40, 4.29

Seamus Mullins 1.40

Dr Richard Newland 2.49 Paul Nicholls 2.14, 3.24

Fergal O’Brien 2.49

Ben Pauling 3.24

Joe Ponting 1.40

Ryan Potter 2.49

Mel Rowley 3.24

Suzy Smith 4.29 Ali Stronge 4.29

Nigel Twiston-Davies 2.49 Michael Wigham 2.49

Adrian Wintle 2.49, 3.54

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.

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT STRATFORD (2017-2022) WITH RUNNERS:

F O’BRIEN (21 wins from 103 runners, 20%) runs ACCIDENTAL LEGEND (2.49).

N TWISTON-DAVIES (19 wins from 87 runners, 22%) runs SUPASUNRISE (2.49).

DR R NEWLAND (16 wins from 75 runners, 21%) runs CAPTAIN COBAJAY (2.49).

C LONGSDON (12 wins from 68 runners, 18%) runs MIDNIGHT JEWEL (2.14).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

F O’BRIEN (6 wins from 16 runners, 38%) runners listed above.

P NICHOLLS (5 wins from 12 runners, 42%) runs HUELGOAT (2.14), HERMES ALLEN (3.24).

O GREENALL & J GUERRIERO (4 wins from 8 runners, 50%) runs MY POEM (1.40) & LUCKY LOVER BOY (2.49).

D MCCAIN (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs ZAMOND (1.40), MY LITTLE TONI (3.54).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2017-2022)

WITH RIDES:

HARRY BANNISTER (15 wins from 72 rides, 21%) rides GODREVY POINT (2.14), C’EST QUELQU’UN (2.49), THEATRE MAN (3.24) & BOLSOVER BILL (4.29).

PADDY BRENNAN (14 wins from 85 rides, 16%) rides ACCIDENTAL LEGEND (2.49).

BRYONY FROST (11 wins from 52 rides, 21%) rides GENUFLEX (1.40), HUELGOAT (2.14) & HERMES ALLEN (3.24).

DAVID BASS (11 wins from 72 rides, 15%) rides SAMATIAN (2.49).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

PADDY BRENNAN (6 wins from 10 rides, 60%) rides listed above.

HENRY BROOKE (5 wins from 13 rides, 38%) rides PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL (2.14) & LUCKY LOVER BOY (2.49). HARRY BANNISTER (2 wins from 10 rides, 20%) rides listed above.

LUCA MORGAN (2 wins from 5 rides, 40%) rides SPORTING MIKE (3.24).

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 2.14 FAIRWAY FREDDY (won off 119 down 4lb to 115); FANZIO (won off 130 down 12lb to 118); ORNUA (won off 142 down 25lb to 117); 4.29 FLYING VERSE (won off 113 down 13lb to 100).

CLASSY TIPS

The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 3.54 MERRY MISTRESS (down 2 grades).

LONGEST TRAVELLERS

PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL (2.14) trained by B Ellison, Malton, distance of 165 miles. TIME TO BITE (4.29) trained by Chris Honour, Ashburton, distance of 161 miles.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS WHILST THE EVESHAM ROAD ROUNDABOUT WORKS TAKE PLACE.

RACECOURSE ENTRY

FROM STRATFORD TOWN CENTRE RACING PUBLIC, ANNUAL MEMBERS AND BOOKMAKERS

It is advisable to gain entry via the Paddock Lane entrance. This will avoid the main entrance traffic lights and gives a better exit route at the end of racing.

OFFICIALS, JOCKEYS, OWNERS/ TRAINERS AND HORSEBOXES

Use the main entrance. You may use the paddock lane if preferred however this must NOT be used by horseboxes.

FROM EVESHAM ( COMING DOWN THE HILL )

There is an alternative route located about 2 miles from the course entrance. This route is slightly longer but avoids the roadworks totally. It is not signposted by us but can be found on a map or via your SAT NAV.

RACECOURSE EXIT

All centre course and paddock lane traffic to leave via the paddock lane. All main entrance cars to leave via the main entrance.

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

2. 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

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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.

•Fewer than 3 runners all on to win

•3 or 4 runners 1/5 odds a place 1,2

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

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

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

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

•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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BETTING FORECAST:

7-2 Lucky Lover Boy (IRE), 11-2 Sufi (GB), 13-2 Samatian (IRE), 7-1

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First Race 1.40 THE JORDAN GARRETT VERY LATE 21ST FEMALE JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Female Professional Jockeys and Amateur Riders’ Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4030 to the winning horse The second to receive £1856, the third £927, the fourth £464, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 13th. Penalties, after October 8th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Female Jockeys holding: (i) Steeple Chase and Hurdle race Jockeys’ Licences, or an equivalent licence from a Recognised Racing Authority (ii) Conditional Jockeys’ Licences (iii) Category ‘B’ Amateur Riders’ permits (iv) Category ‘A’ Amateur Riders’ permits, provided the rider has achieved at least 10 completed rides in Point-to Points or 10 completed rides over obstacles under Rules or a combination of 10 completed rides in either of the above, or (v) amateur jockeys licensed by a Recognised Racing Authority, if approved by the BHA.. The family of Jordan Garrett has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning, owner, rider and trainer and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse In the event of an Amateur Rider being the rider of the winner, second, third or fourth, the payments due to the Rider shall be paid to the British Horseracing Authority. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the conditions of Category A Amateur Jockeys’ Licences of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race 17 entries, 1 at £7 and 16 at £35. Closed October 10th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3088; Second £1544; Third £772; Fourth £386; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4030.04)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.14 THE PAT SMYTH 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065, the fourth £533, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 see Standard Conditions). £42 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 13th. Penalties, after October 8th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 6lb Pat Smyth 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. 12 entries at £42. Closed October 10th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4629.10) Weights lowered 2lb SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.49 THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4030 to the winning horse The second to receive £1856, the third £927, the fourth £464, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 13th. Penalties, after October 8th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb William Hill Bookmakers have 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 27 entries, 1 at £7 and 26 at £35. Closed October 10th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3088; Second £1544; Third £772; Fourth £386; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4030.04)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.24 THE GRACE AND DOTTY ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, October 10th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Grace and Dotty have 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 14 entries at £37. Closed October 10th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.54 THE CRAIG TUOHY’S 40TH BIRTHDAY WINNER MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4574 to the winning horse The second to receive £2107, the third £1053, the fourth £527, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 13th. Penalties, after October 8th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb The family and friends of Craig Tuohy have 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, 1 at £8 and 12 at £40. Closed October 10th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3505; Second £1753; Third £876; Fourth £438; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4574.64)

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.29 THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877, the fourth £439, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 13th. Penalties, after October 8th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb Racing TV has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries, 1 at £7 and 16 at £35. Closed October 10th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £3812.20)

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

RACE OFFICIALS (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

SIMON COWLE Y (Chief Steward)

JOANNE HAWKINS (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

KELLY O’BOYLE, FERGUS SWEENEY, GWEN THOMAS

OFFICIALS

STARTERS

SOPHIA UPTON

CIAR AN McKEE

JUDGE

EMILY JONES

CLERK OF THE SCALES OLLIE MANN

VETERINARY OFFICER COLIN ROBERTS

VETERINARY SURGEONS NANCY HOMEWOOD TOM RIGHTON

FIONA ELLIOT AL AN WALKER

VETERINARY NURSE PHILLI ORFORF

MEDICAL OFFICERS

SRMO PHIL PRITCHARD

RMO CHRIS REESE

RMO NAOMI CUMMINGS

NURSE

LINDSE Y BRENNAN

COMMENTATOR

DAVID FITZGER ALD

MANAGING DIRECTOR

ILONA BARNET T

MOBILE: 07774 692242

CLERK OF THE COURSE NESSIE CHANTER

RACEDAY PRESENTER ROBERT BELL AMY

BETTING RING MANAGER NEIL PATEMAN

FARRIER TOM HE ATH HEAD GROUNDSMAN SAM LINLE Y

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS JANE SOUTHAM MARTIN KNIGHT CHRISTOPHER MAIDEN

RACECOURSE

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