Stratford Racecard - Saturday 3rd June

STRATFORD SUPER SATURDAY

Saturday, 3rd June, 2023

Official Programme & Form Guide £3

FOOD & DRINK

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

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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.

Welcome to the second day of our two day fixture. We had an excellent evening meeting last night for amateur riders and are looking forward to another great night tonight.

We would especially like to thank owners and trainers who support us with runners both tonight and throughout the year. If you would like more information about any of the yards supporting us today or owning a racehorse. Please visit www.roa.co.uk. The ROA represents all owners from sole to syndicates and will be able to help point you in the right direction.

This evenings races are being generously sponsored by several regular sponsors including; Charles Peters Recruitment, Mid Warwickshire Cleaning Supplies, Grace and Dotty. We also have several new sponsors including; Farmers Fresh, The Royal Equestrian Racing Club and Knights Bullion Their support of the fixture is very much appreciated and we hope they all have an enjoyable evening. We would also like to extend our congratulations to Lianne and Harvey who have recently got engaged and are celebrating tonight with family and friends and sponsoring the second race. We wish to thank them for their continued support of the course and the contribution it makes towards our owners prize money.

Looking ahead we race on numerous occasions during the summer with the highlights being Family Day on Sunday 16th July and Ladies Day on Sunday 23rd July. We have some great offers and packages so please do visit the website for advance bookings and information. Our full fixture list is on the back cover of this race card.

We hope you all have an enjoyable afternoon. All of us 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 contacts us We can be reached either on the day, or later by contacting the office on 01789 267949, or by email: info@stratfordracecourse.net.

CONTENTS

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.

A top quality facility, ideal for couples or small groups. Tables can be held all day and there are panoramic views of the entire course, especially the finishing straight and last fence.

Providing stunning views as the horses approach the last fence and thunder towards the winning post Totepool betting, TV screens and easy access to the paddock & pre parade ring, this glass fronted pavilion will offer all you need to enjoy a great days racing in style. This restaurant facility is perfect for individuals or small groups.

TODAY’S JOCKEYS & TRAINERS

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.

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT STRATFORD (2018-2023) WITH RUNNERS:

D MCCAIN (12 wins from 71 runners, 17%) runs VE DAY (5.45).

M HARRIS (12 wins from 52 runners, 23%) runs KOMEDY KICKS (5.45), PRESENTING YEATS (6.50), NADIM (8.55).

B PAULING (9 wins from 39 runners, 23%) runs BETTY’S BELLE (7.50).

K BAILEY (9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs SHANTOU EXPRESS (6.50).

SEAMUS MULLINS (8 wins from 55 runners, 15%) runs ROMANOR (6.15), BABY SHAM (7.50), TOMMIE BEAU (8.20), MISS FEDORA (8.55).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

D MCCAIN (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runners listed above.

B PAULING (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runners listed above.

M HARRIS (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runners listed above.

SYD HOSIE (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs ACROSS THE LINE (6.15), ASTROMAN (7.50), COUP DE PINCEAU (8.20).

JAMES OWEN (3 wins from 6 runners, 50%) runs SMART DEAL (8.55).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2018-2023) WITH RIDES:

GAVIN SHEEHAN (11 wins from 56 rides, 20%) rides HOBIE (5.45), LIGHTHOUSE MILL (7.50).

DAVID BASS (11 wins from 75 rides, 15%) rides SHANTOU EXPRESS (6.50).

KIELAN WOODS (9 wins from 69 rides, 13%) rides CAWTHORNE LAD (6.50), BETTY’S BELLE (7.50).

CONNOR BRACE (6 wins from 45 rides, 13%) rides BLAZE A TRAIL (7.20).

HARRY COBDEN (5 wins from 20 rides, 25%) rides KOMEDY KICKS (5.45), ACROSS THE LINE (6.15), PRESENTING YEATS (6.50), ASTROMAN (7.50), COUP DE PINCEAU (8.20), NADIM (8.55).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

HARRY COBDEN (8 wins from 32 rides, 25%) rides listed above.

GAVIN SHEEHAN (4 wins from 25 rides, 16%) rides listed above.

BRADLEY HARRIS (3 wins from 10 rides, 30%) rides PAK ARMY (8.55).

CONNOR BRACE (2 wins from 6 rides, 33%) rides listed above.

T WYNNE (2 wins from 11 rides, 18%) rides HE’S MY SHADOW (8.55).

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 6.15 ACROSS THE LINE (won off 120 down 14lb to 106); 6.50 SHANTOU EXPRESS (won off 127 down 5lb to 122); 7.20 ADMIRAL’S SUNSET (won off 104 down 3lb to 101); 8.20

VALSHEDA (won off 125 down 5lb to 12

CLASSY TIPS

The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 8.55 NADIM (down 2 grades).

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 1st June.

CASH AND CARD PAYMENTS

CASH AND CARD PAYMENTS ARE TAKEN AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AROUND THE COURSE

Entrances for entry badges (all entrances)

Cash and Card

Racecards to purchase Cash and Card

Chris Rookes Bar (ground floor near entrance) Card only

Pravha Bar (upstairs near main entrance) Cash & Card

G/ S Bar (downstairs) Card only

G/S tattersalls bar (downstairs) Cash and Card

Stowford Press Bridge bar (upstairs in Grandstand) Cash & Card

Champagne Bar (champagne also located on all other bars) Card only

Owners/ Trainers Bar Cash & Card

External Catering Concessions Cash & Card

Centre Course Bar (when open) Cash & Card

Paddock Pavilion Restaurant Card only

Gallery Restaurant Card only

Hospitality Boxes Card only

Stables Café Cash & Card

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

NEW OFFERING ON CENTRE COURSE

NOW OPEN!

Serving Lavazza coffee on centre course to your taste be it latte, cappuccino, flat white, americano etc with a selection of flavoured syrups. We also offer decaffeinated options together with breakfast tea and earl grey.

We offer a variety of cold drinks including freshly squeezed orange juice together with children’s options.

To keep hunger at bay we serve handcrafted sausage rolls from traditional to pork and black pudding, beef and ale pasties, pork pies and our very popular plant based spicy cauliflower and onion bhaji roll.

For those with a sweet tooth we offer a selection of cakes and muffins including chocolate, lemon, blueberry and many more. So come and visit us on centre course and we’ll take care of the rest.

The Royal Equestrian Racing Club

Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)

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

Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 ESTACAS (GER) (6)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Earthly Paradise (GER)

052P-12 D BF 6 11 8

O Constructive Equine Br Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold S Feasibility Limited

MAROON, LIGHT BLUE striped sleeves.

TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous form behind when making a winning handicap debut following a wind op at Huntingdon (15.8f, good). Proved that that was no flash in the pan when second at Fontwell (19.2f, good to firm) last weekend and leading claims back down in trip here. Cheekpieces applied Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 111

2 HOBIE (FR) (17)

B g Coastal Path - Beauty Blue (FR)

410-51 D 6 11 8

O Dr Tom Davies, Steve Merry & Tim Wright Br G.A.E.C. de L’Ombre

T David Dennis, Banbury S DD Racing Ltd

ORANGE, PURPLE star and star on cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and stepped up on low-key hurdles debut when landing a 9-runner novice at Worcester (2m, good to soft). Remains unexposed but further improvement is certainly needed here. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - GAVIN SHEEHAN

3 VE DAY (IRE) (15)

B g Churchill (IRE) - Cochabamba (IRE)

10-3 D 4 11 3

O Owners Group 111 Br Clarecastle Farm Limited

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley S Owners Group

MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the level for Andrew Balding Landed 4-runner juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) on debut in this sphere in March but has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108 THEO GILLARD

4 KOMEDY KICKS (IRE) (16)

B f Churchill (IRE) - Komedy (IRE)

O Racehorse Rascals Syndicate

52F0-12 D 4 10 10

Br Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly

T Milton Harris, Warminster S Bresbet

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE sash, RED cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat who, having acquitted herself well in 3 starts over timber for Jessica Harrington, landed a 2m Worcester maiden on second run for this yard. Clear of the rest when second to a progressive type at Fontwell since and she’s a big player. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 110 HARRY COBDEN

Number of Declared Runners 4 (Exacta)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

3RD 4TH ......................................................

2022: TORONTO (IRE) 5 11 3 Angus Cheleda 6-4 (Brian Barr) 5 ran

DISTANCES

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

BETTING FORECAST:

6-5 Komedy Kicks (IRE), 5-2 Estacas (GER), 5-1 VE Day (IRE), 15-2 Hobie (FR)

RACE SUMMARY:

The filly KOMEDY KICKS probably isn’t entirely straightforward, but she didn’t do much wrong when chasing home an upwardly mobile type at Fontwell recently and shades preference ahead of Estacas. The latter is likely to appreciate this drop back in trip after also finding one too good at Fontwell and he is clear second choice, given that VE Day has failed to build on his hurdles debut success and Hobie needs to take a sizeable step forward.

1-2-3:

1.KOMEDY KICKS (IRE) 2.ESTACAS (GER) 3.VE DAY (IRE)

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G R E A T BR IT IS H BO NU S SC HE ME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) Scheme offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

R O Y A L EQ UE ST RI AN RA CI NG CL UB

Royal Equestrian Racing Club have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner as well as a £50 cash prize, plus a RE voucher to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse

E M E R G E N C Y EV AC UA T I ON N

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.

C H E C K YO UR T IC K E T S

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

RA C E 6

The Harvey And Lianne Engagement Celebration

Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 4f 205yds) for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9150

Owners Prize Money Winner £3696; Second £1847; Third £924; Fourth £462.

(Penalty Value £4832.11) Weights lowered 1lb

SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 ROMANOR (GB) (33)

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Salinia (IRE)

31130-6 CD 9 11 13

O Four hens and a cock Br BBA 2010 Ltd

T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury S We Do Vans

BROWN, BEIGE striped sleeves, BEIGE cap, RED star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Headstrong sort who bagged a trio of handicap chases at Newton Abbot in 2022, the latest from a 1lb lower mark in September. Probably needed the outing after looking too fresh at Warwick (20f, good to soft) a month ago but has a bit to prove. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 115 MICHEAL NOLAN

2 PAWPAW (GB) (24)

B g Showcasing - Papaya (IRE)

53213-1 D 6 11 7

O Mr Thomas Gaden Br Biddestone Stud Ltd

T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold

ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets.

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for a change of headgear to open account over fences at Hereford (20.9f) in March and having failed to stay longer trip at Plumpton (25.7f), got back to winning ways at Fontwell (21.6f, good to soft) last month. Hit hard by the handicapper but should go well again. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 109

3 ACROSS THE LINE (IRE) (17)

B g Fame And Glory - La Protagonista (IRE)

004P-22 C 8 11 4

O Case,Courage,Hosie,Romans,Van Der Horst Br Minch Bloodstock

T Syd Hosie, Sherborne S Mr Hosie

ROYAL BLUE and ORANGE check, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ORANGE stars, ORANGE cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser who arrives here on the back of a couple of runner-up efforts under attacking rides last month, latest at Newton Abbot Ought to be in the shake-up with Cobden taking over in the plate Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 106 HARRY COBDEN

4 BEGIN THE LUCK (IRE) (10) 2311-31 D 7 11 2

B g Le Fou (IRE) - Bobsyourdad (IRE)

O Mr Michael Phillips & Partner Br Edward Burns

T Brian Barr, Sherborne

DARK GREEN, WHITE stars, WHITE and DARK BLUE chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE star

TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken really well to chasing, landing handicaps at Newton Abbot/Exeter in April. Faded out of things late on when third at former course next time and was a fortunate winner when finishing alone at Southwell (20.4f) 10 days ago, left alone before 2 out. Sound claims once again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 104 HARRY REED

Number of Declared Runners 4 (Exacta) Hood worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 2. T H E RE SU LT

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2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

BETTING FORECAST:

7-4 Begin The Luck (IRE), 15-8 Pawpaw (GB), 9-2 Across The Line (IRE), 6-1 Romanor (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

PAWPAW resumed winning ways at Fontwell last month in the style of one who’ll continue to go well (eased considerably close home) so, despite being hit hard by the handicapper, David Bridgewater’s 6-y-o is fancied to notch a third success over the larger obstacles. Begin The Luck can edge out Across The Line for second place.

1-2-3:

1.PAWPAW 2.BEGIN THE LUCK (IRE) 3.ACROSS THE LINE (IRE)

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H A R V E Y & LI AN NE WI LL ET TS

Harvey & Lianne Willetts have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner as well as a £50 cash prize, plus a RE voucher to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse

A B A N D O N M E N T RE FU ND

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.

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The Farmers Fresh Handicap Hurdle Race

(Class 3)

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 2f 83yds) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £12650

Owners Prize Money Winner £5109; Second £2554; Third £1278; Fourth £639; Fifth £319. (Penalty Value £6680.46)

SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 SHANTOU EXPRESS (IRE) (21) F35P0-0 CD 8 12 0

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Spanker

O The Second Chancers

T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Catridge Farm Stud and Burgage Stud

S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

LIGHT BLUE, PINK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE diamonds, LIGHT BLUE and PINK striped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner last spring and took a step back in right direction in a competitive event at Haydock 3 weeks ago. One to consider from handy mark.

2 BUTLER’S BRIEF (IRE) (37) 2F16P0- 8 11 12

B g Yeats (IRE) - She’s On The Case (IRE)

O You Can Be Sure

T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

RED, YELLOW Cross of Lorraine and cap.

Br Mrs M. Doran

S Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Had run of race but produced a career best when winning at Uttoxeter (good to soft) last July Disappointing since, but is becoming well treated.

3 PRESENTING YEATS (IRE) (10)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Va’vite (IRE)

O Mrs Diane Dewbery

T Milton Harris, Warminster

32211-F C D 7 11 2

Br Mrs D. Dewbery & Mrs B. Woodcock

S Bresbet

DARK BLUE, RED epaulets, halved sleeves

TIMEFORM VIEW Lazy sort but pretty consistent. Completed a double last autumn and fell early at Warwick on recent return. Worthy of respect.

4 CAWTHORNE LAD (GB) (154) 324436- C 7 11 2

Ch g Coach House (IRE) - Upton Seas

O Mr Nigel Wilks

T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Mr E. A. Brook

LIGHT GREEN, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who didn’t seem to stay this trip when last seen at Warwick 5 months ago Worth a market check on first outing since leaving Jonjo O’Neill

5 PARIS DIXIE (GB) (200) 0/2313P- D 8 10 13

B m Champs Elysees - Last of The Dixies

O Owners Group 037

Br Star Cottage Stud & Mrs D. Camacho

T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster S Owners Group

MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap.

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner in 2019 and finally off the mark over hurdles at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good to soft) in September Slower ground may have been to blame for a rare poor effort at Hereford when last seen 6 months ago and she’s not one to write off STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/11/2022 it was reported that the horse would appreciate quicker ground Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107 REX DINGLE

2022: SHANTOU EXPRESS (IRE) 7 12 0

BETTING FORECAST:

11-4 Presenting Yeats (IRE), 7-2 Shantou Express (IRE), 4-1 Cawthorne Lad (GB), Paris Dixie (GB), 6-1 Butler’s Brief (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

SHANTOU EXPRESS fared a bit better when ninth at Haydock 3 weeks ago and he’s now 5lb lower than when winning this race last year, so he’s worth chancing. Presenting Yeats should give his running despite a fall 10 days ago and Paris Dixie can make her presence felt if ready to go after 6 months off 1-2-3:

1.SHANTOU EXPRESS (IRE)

2.PRESENTING YEATS (IRE)

3.PARIS DIXIE

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F A R M E R S FR ES H

Farmers Fresh have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner as well as a £50 cash prize, plus a RE voucher to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse

D E S I G N A T E D AL CO HO L A R E A S

The Stratford Racecourse Executive hope you have an enjoyable day and ask for your cooperation in ensuring that ALCOHOLIC DRINKS ARE ONLY CONSUMED IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS.

H O R S E WE LF AR E

“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.

David Bass

13-8 (Kim Bailey) 4 ran

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The Knights Bullion Handicap Steeple

Chase (Class 3)

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONGS (2m 213yds) for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £13650

Owners Prize Money Winner £5513; Second £2756; Third £1379; Fourth £689; Fifth £344. (Penalty Value £7208.56)

SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 SWAFFHAM BULBECK (IRE) (26) 32521-5 D BF 9 12 0

B g Jeremy (USA) - Ballygologue (IRE)

O D Bassom & P Cardosi Br John O’Mahony

T Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell S Science Supplements

BLACK, YELLOW star, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW star.

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form under both codes and he enhanced his fine record at Fakenham when landing 4-runner handicap hurdle at that venue in April. Ran just respectably back over fences at Worcester (16.5f, soft) last month and may well feature. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 124 CIARAN

2 STORMIN CROSSGALES (IRE) (55) 231/1P3- 6 12 0

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Nodelay (IRE)

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates-Stormin Cr Br Mrs Margaret M. Lynch

T Tom George, Slad S Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa

RED, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage hurdles winner who improved to make winning return/chase debut at Wincanton (15.7f) in November Has failed to kick on on both subsequent starts though, so percentage call is to look elsewhere despite having had a breathing operation.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 124 KEVIN BROGAN

3 ELIOS D’OR (FR) (23)

B g Puit d’Or (IRE) - Naker Mome (FR)

O Lewis Nettley Racing

T Robert Walford, Blandford

BLACK, RED Cross of Lorraine, RED cap

2121-34 BF 9 11 5

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie JC Laisis

S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time 2m winner last season but was below form back over fences at Huntingdon (16.5f, good) 23 days ago. Needs to bounce back quickly but that’s entirely plausible

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115

4 BLAZE A TRAIL (IRE) (227) 611111- CD 9 10 11

B g Morozov (USA) - Bright Blaze (IRE)

O Belly’s Heroes

T John Flint, Bridgend

Br J. H. Kidd

S Tote

WHITE and ROYAL BLUE stripes, hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler/chaser in Ireland who was revitalised by current yard last term, completing 5-timer in a very weak race at Fontwell back in October Makes return form 4lb higher and the 6-timer could well be on the cards (won 3 times here last summer).

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 107 CONNOR BRACE

5 ADMIRAL’S SUNSET (GB) (13) 23456-1 CD 10 10 5

B m Mount Nelson - Early Evening

O Miss E. J. Tanner

T David Weston, West Overton

Br Lakin Bloodstock, Hillard Bloodstock &Trading Ltd

S Flintstone Stud

RED, DARK GREEN and RED striped sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished 2022/23 season in a lull but rejuvenated by another breathing operation, took advantage of her much-reduced mark to spring a surprise at this course (19.4f, good) 13 days ago Just 4lb higher and would take some stopping if she’s in the same mood

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 101

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

Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

5-2 Blaze A Trail (IRE), 3-1 Admiral’s Sunset (GB), 4-1 Elios d’Or (FR), 9-2 Swaffham Bulbeck (IRE), 7-1 Stormin Crossgales (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

This can go the way of ADMIRAL’S SUNSET, who took advantage of a much-reduced mark to spring a surprise on return at this track just under a fortnight ago and, nudged up just 4lb, David Weston’s 10-y-o could well take some stopping provided she’s in the same mood. Blaze A Trail proved a revelation last season and he heads up the dangers chasing an impressive 6-timer, with Swaffham Bulbeck third on the list.

1-2-3:

1.ADMIRAL’S SUNSET 2.BLAZE A TRAIL (IRE) 3.SWAFFHAM BULBECK (IRE)

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2022: LARCH HILL (IRE) 9 11 11 Brian Hughes 9-1 (Charles & Adam Pogson) 6 ran

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Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2m 6f 7yds) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £7150

Owners Prize Money Winner £2888; Second £1444;Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (PenaltyValue £3775.91) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 SCUDAMORE (FR) (25) 5/0431-2 C BF 6 12 0

Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Emirates Comfort (IRE)

O The Sunset Crew Br Woodpark Stud

T Jennie Candlish, Leek S Pra World Ltd

YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE spots and sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on Flat who returned from a break to open his account over hurdles in a 19f novice handicap here in April. Good second at Fakenham since and makes plenty of appeal in current mood

2 ASTROMAN (GB) (6)

042-611 CD 6 11 13

B g Garswood - Mega (IRE) (in 7lb ex)

O Mr Adrian Hosie Br Mystic Meg Limited

T Syd Hosie, Sherborne

DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE check, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark (fortunate winner) in 8-runner novice hurdle over C&D last month and followed up in handicap at Fontwell 6 days ago Solid claims as he bids for a quick-fire hat-trick Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 94 HARRY

3 EXTRAORDINARY MAN (FR) (17)

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Argovie (FR)

524F-U4 7 11 6

O Mr Simon Hunt Br Ecurie Maulepaire & E. Du Reau

T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold

S Winvic Construction Limited

RED and WHITE check, BLACK and WHITE check sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden over hurdles (twice placed during 2021/22). Failed to complete twice over fences prior to a sub-par fourth in a novice at Worcester 17 days ago Upped in trip now and on a handy mark, so dangerous to dismiss Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

4 SAY NOTHING (GB) (20)

B m Nathaniel (IRE) - I Say (IRE)

O The Silent Partners

T Alex Hales, Edgecote

06520-5

Br Raymond Clive Tooth

7 11 3

S Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE stripe, armlets and cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicap hurdler who performed respectably when fifth at Ludlow on recent reappearance. Potentially well treated and blinkers are now back on, so worthy of consideration.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 91

5 BETTY’S BELLE (GB) (17)

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Burgundy Betty (IRE)

O Mrs Bridget Henley

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

4/52P6-5 6 11 0

Br Mrs Bridget Henley

S Fitzdares

MAROON and WHITE diabolo, WHITE sleeves, MAROON stars, WHITE cap, MAROON star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner Below that level over hurdles but shaped as if back in form (made significant late error) at Worcester recently Still early days in handicaps, so can’t be dismissed

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 88 KIELAN

6 LIGHTHOUSE MILL (IRE) (14)

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Horner Mill (IRE)

O Legacy Racing

T David Dennis, Banbury

6P02-32 6 10 11

Br Miriam & John Murphy

S DD Racing Ltd

BLACK, PINK epaulets, BLACK sleeves, PINK stars, PINK cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Has found some consistency of late and found only one too good when second at Uttoxeter a fortnight ago. Not taken lightly. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 85

BRYAN CARVER

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7 BABY SHAM (GB) (16)

B m Sir Percy - Zamzama (IRE)

O Simon & Christine Prout

T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br J. W. Parry

S We Do Vans

PURPLE, PINK cross belts and armlets, quartered cap.

5 10 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who cashed in on a very lowly hurdles mark at Fakenham in May. Ran creditably when fifth at Fontwell next time but needs more if she’s to double her tally in this sphere.

8 DIAMOND ROSE (GB) (20)

B m Sagamix (FR) - Swiss Rose

O Grand Jury Partnership

T Julian Smith, Tirley

Br Grand Jury Partnership

S Tote

RED, DARK BLUE spots, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap, BLACK star

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won for a long time and ran poorly at Ludlow last time, so easy

look elsewhere.

4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces

2022: THIRSTY FARMER 8 10 12 Sean Houlihan 5-2 (Richard Hawker) 7 ran

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

11-4 Astroman (GB), 7-2 Scudamore (FR), 6-1 Lighthouse Mill (IRE), 7-1 Extraordinary Man (FR), 9-1 Betty’s Belle (GB), 10-1 Say Nothing (GB), 16-1 Baby Sham (GB), 33-1 Diamond Rose (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

Having scored cosily here in April, SCUDAMORE ran well to finish second at Fakenham last month, so he takes marginal preference over Astroman, who arrives on a hat-trick. Lighthouse Mill, another one who has been in good order lately, deserves plenty of respect, too.

1-2-3:

1.SCUDAMORE (FR) 2.ASTROMAN 3.LIGHTHOUSE MILL (IRE)

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The Charles Peters Recruitment Handicap Steeple Chase

(Class 3)

THREE MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 3f 119yds) for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £13650

Owners Prize Money Winner £5513; Second £2756; Third £1379; Fourth £689.

(Penalty Value £7208.56) Weights lowered 2lb

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1 TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) (3) 6316-61 8 12 3

B g Brian Boru - Bajan Girl (FR) (in 7lb ex)

O Simon & Christine Prout

T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Mr William Fox

S We Do Vans

PURPLE, PINK cross belts and armlets, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Rather hit-and-miss but hard to knock his strike rate over fences, making it 5-15 in this sphere when scoring at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good) on Wednesday. Still, will need a personal best in order to get the better of Captain Tommy and Coup de Pinceau Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120

2 VALSHEDA (GB) (86)

B g Milan - Candy Creek (IRE)

O Mrs Jill Eynon & Mr Robin Eynon

21/4P5P- 8 11 10

Br Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes

T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn S 1Account Ltd

DARK GREEN and ORANGE (quartered), DARK GREEN sleeves, hooped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner for Nicky Henderson but hasn’t show much in 3 starts for present connections and hopes here pinned on the addition of blinkers helping to spark a return to form

3 COUP DE PINCEAU (FR) (12) 3P0P-52 D 11 11 5

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Castagnette III (FR)

O Syd Hosie

T Syd Hosie, Sherborne

BLACK, ROYAL BLUE star

Br Mr Emmanuel Clayeux

S Steven James Hosie

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 4m Cheltenham hunter chase last April but form went the wrong way subsequently in 2022/23. However, off this career-low mark he ran better than for a while when runner-up in handicap at Ffos Las (3 1/2m, good to firm) 12 days ago and needs considering with Harry Cobden booked Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 115 HARRY COBDEN

4 CAPTAIN TOMMY (IRE) (14) 0P36-P1 9 11 2

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Freemantle Doctor (IRE)

O Mr Richard J. Gurr

T Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Thomas Bruton

S Tote

WHITE, RED chevron, RED sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a freefalling mark in no uncertain terms when running away with a 3m handicap chase at Bangor (good) a fortnight ago Needs to prove that he can back that up but will prove hard to beat if able to do so.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 112 ROBERT DUNNE

Number of Declared Runners 4 (Exacta)

Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

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2022: FORGOT TO ASK (IRE) 10 11 9 Jonathan Burke 14-1 (Tom George) 7 ran

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

11-8 Captain Tommy (IRE), 9-4 Coup de Pinceau (FR), 10-3 Tommie Beau (IRE), 14-1 Valsheda (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

If CAPTAIN TOMMY is in the same form as he was at Bangor a couple of weeks ago he will take some stopping. Indeed, the 9-y-o remains feasibly treated following a 7lb rise for that wide-margin success. Coup de Pinceau returned to form when hitting the crossbar at Ffos Las recently and is feared most ahead of Tommie Beau, who will do well to defy a 7lb penalty for Wednesday’s Newton Abbot success.

1-2-3:

1.CAPTAIN TOMMY (IRE) 2.COUP DE PINCEAU (FR) 3.TOMMIE BEAU (IRE)

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The Grace & Dotty Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race

(Class 5)

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

Total prize fund £7150

Owners Prize Money Winner £2888; Second £1444;Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (PenaltyValue £3775.91) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 PAK ARMY (IRE) (10)

Ch g Arcano (IRE) - Charity Box

F5P01-1 D 8 12 0

O Mr Michael Phillips Br G. Kenny & Michael Nolan

T Brian Barr, Sherborne

DARK GREEN, WHITE stars, WHITE and DARK BLUE chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Different proposition for this yard since a blinkers and tongue tie have been reapplied, completing a hat-trick from the front (second leg on Flat) when seeing off 6 rivals at Warwick 10 days ago. Even a further 6lb rise may not stop this thriving sort. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 101

2 HE’S MY SHADOW (IRE) (49) 300645- 6 11 6

Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Baylough Mist (IRE)

O Mr Gethyn Mills Br Pat Browne

T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points and showed something to work on in novice/maiden hurdles earlier this year Faded into fifth on 19.5f Chepstow handicap debut in April and now drops back in trip with a first-time hood added to his tongue tie Still early days Star Rating

3 SMART DEAL (GB) (15)

B g Kingman - Bargain Buy

O The Gary Allsopp Partnership

T James Owen, Newmarket

4-44 4 11 5

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

WHITE, BLACK diamonds on sleeves, check cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Kingman gelding who has ability but has proved too headstrong in his 3 outings to date Goes handicapping now and can do better if he learns to race more efficiently Yard among the winners Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 97 JACK QUINLAN

4 MISS FEDORA (IRE) (16)

B f Helmet (AUS) - Shahabad

23P0P-3

4 10 9

O Simon & Christine Prout Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

S We Do Vans

PURPLE, PINK cross belts and armlets, quartered cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Made an encouraging start to her career when second at Fontwell in September Lost way subsequently but back on track when third of 12 in handicap back at Fontwell 16 days ago Needs to show she can string good runs together now.

5 NADIM (IRE) (82)

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 87

053- 4 10 7

MICHEAL NOLAN

B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Nymphea (IRE)

O Mr D Tye & Mr E Kelly Br Juergen & Ursula Imm GbR

T Milton Harris, Warminster

S Bresbet

YELLOW, PURPLE star, PURPLE and YELLOW hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap, PURPLE star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-German Flat winner Ran to a barely modest level in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles this spring but could leave those efforts behind now handicapping after a short break Interesting runner under Harry Cobden.

6 RAVI ROAD (IRE) (22)

Ch f Zoffany (IRE) - Crosstalk (IRE)

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 85 HARRY COBDEN

640-0 4 10 2

O Ushers Court Br Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill

T Mark Usher, Lambourn

S Tote

PINK, GREY stripe, GREY and PINK striped sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and achieved very little in 4 hurdles this spring, including a handicap Fitted with a first-time tongue tie and refitted cheekpieces combination. Very hard to make a case for.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 73

JAMES DAVIES

7 VAXHOLM (IRE) (22) 65P- 4 10 2

B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Lovely Dancer (IRE)

O Mr F. J. Brennan Br D. G. Iceton

T Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn

RED, GREY and RED chevrons on sleeves

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper on Flat who offered little in 3 hurdles over the winter. Has struggled on AW Flat this spring and it will likely be a similar story from a long way out of the weights on handicap hurdle debut. STEWARDS NOTE:

Following its run on 12/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 65 PHILIP

Number of Declared Runners 7 (Exacta)

Hood worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

BETTING FORECAST:

6-4 Pak Army (IRE), 5-1 Miss Fedora (IRE), 11-2 Smart

Shadow (IRE), 33-1 Ravi Road (IRE), 50-1 Vaxholm (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

PAK ARMY gets the nod to defy the handicapper again and extend his winning run to 4. Unexposed pair Smart Deal, whose yard has fired in a few winners lately, and Nadim may give Brian Barr’s 8-y-o most to think about.

1-2-3:

1.PAK ARMY (IRE) 2.SMART DEAL 3.NADIM (IRE)

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First Race 5.45 - THE ROYAL EQUESTRIAN RACING CLUB NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, May 29th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 1st Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Royal Equestrian Racing Club have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £75 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse 12 entries at £40. - Closed May 29th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Second Race 6.15 - THE HARVEY AND LIANNE ENGAGEMENT CELEBRATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4832 to the winning horse The second to receive £2223, the third £1111 and the fourth £556. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115. £42 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 1st Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Harvey and Lianne Willetts have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £75 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse 8 entries at £42. - Closed May 29th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3696; Second £1847; Third £924; Fourth £462. (Penalty Value £4832.11) Weights lowered 1lb.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.50 - THE FARMERS FRESH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6680 to the winning horse The second to receive £3073, the third £1536, the fourth £769 and the fifth £383. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130. £62 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £50 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 1st Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Farmers Fresh have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a £75 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 8 entries, 2 at £12 and 6 at £62. - Closed May 29th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5109; Second £2554; Third £1278; Fourth £639; Fifth £319. (Penalty Value £6680.46)

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Fourth Race 7.20 - THE KNIGHTS BULLION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7208 to the winning horse The second to receive £3316, the third £1658, the fourth £829 and the fifth £413. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125. £65 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m June 1st Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Knights Bullion have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £75 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 10 entries, 1 at £13 and 9 at £65. - Closed May 29th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5513; Second £2756; Third £1379; Fourth £689; Fifth £344. (Penalty Value £7208.56)

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Fifth Race 7.50 - THE MID-WARWICKSHIRE CLEANING SUPPLIES LTD 50TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3775 to the winning horse The second to receive £1737, the third £868, the fourth £434 and the fifth £216. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. £32 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 1st Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Mid Warwickshire Cleaning Supplies 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 15 entries, 1 at £6 and 14 at £32. - Closed May 29th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (Penalty Value £3775.91) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 8.20 - THE CHARLES PETERS RECRUITMENT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7208 to the winning horse The second to receive £3316, the third £1658 and the fourth £829. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130. £65 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 1st Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Charles Peters Recruitment 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 8 entries, 1 at £13 and 7 at £65. - Closed May 29th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5513; Second £2756; Third £1379; Fourth £689. (Penalty Value £7208.56) Weights lowered 2lb.

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Seventh Race 8.55 - THE GRACE & DOTTY NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3775 to the winning horse The second to receive £1737, the third £868, the fourth £434 and the fifth £216. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. £32 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 1st Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Grace & Dotty have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £75 cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 15 entries, 2 at £6 and 13 at £32. - Closed May 29th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (Penalty Value £3775.91) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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JUDGE

EMILY JONES

CLERK OF THE SCALES

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VETERINARY SURGEONS

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