Stratford-On-Avon Racecard - Thursday 24th August

Afternoon Racing

Thursday, 24th August 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 our Thursday afternoon race day, this is second of three fixtures in August. The next one takes place on the evening of the 31st August.

We would also like to thank all of todays sponsors and their guests; Walls and Ceilings and IDP & Askews have both brought guests racing and kindly supported this afternoons races. Our feature race today remembers Brian and Sheila Vaughan. Both Brian and Sheila were great supporters of Stratford Racecourse and National Hunt racing over the years. They had many runners with us and came racing at practically every race meeting unless Sheila was playing golf

We are sorry that the road works continue to delay your journey in and out of the course The timing and works are out of our control and with all traffic leaving onto the same main road it creates congestion We are trying to manage this but until the works are completed management is difficult. We thank you for your patience.

We are here to provide you with a good day out. If you have suggestions, complaints, questions or comments, please contact us at the office via email; info@stratfordracecourse.net or telephone 01789 267949

Mrs Ilona Barnett Managing Director and Company Secretary

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 liability 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

Alex Chadwick

Deutsch

D. J. Jeffreys

3.15

Martin Keighley

1.30

Philip Kirby 2.05

Emma Lavelle 2.40 Charlie Longsdon

Donald McCain

L J Morgan

Katy Price

Peter Pritchard

David Rees

Paul Robson

Christian Williams

3.50, 4.25

Evan Williams

1.30

Kayley Woollacott

3.50

Max Young 3.15, 4.25

John Norton

Matt Sheppard

Dan Skelton 3.15, 5.00

Rob Summers 1.30

Joe Tizzard 2.40

Adam West 2.40, 5.00

Ewan Whillans 2.40

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 SKELTON (26 wins from 117 runners, 22%) runs BAHTIYAR (3.15), I LOOK HOW I LOOK (5.00).

F O’BRIEN (21 wins from 105 runners, 20%) runs CHELTENAM DE VAIGE (2.05).

M HARRIS (18 wins from 65 runners, 28%) runs BRADFORD LADY (5.00).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

T CARROLL (8 wins from 58 runners, 14%) runs LONG CALL (3.50).

F O’BRIEN (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runners listed above.

D MCCAIN (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs PRESENTANDCOUNTING (2.40).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

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

H SKELTON (23 wins from 79 rides, 29%) rides I LOOK HOW I LOOK (5.00).

B HUGHES (22 wins from 96 rides, 23%) rides PRESENTANDCOUNTING (2.40), LONG CALL (3.50), LUNA BREEZE (5.00).

H BANNISTER (15 wins from 74 rides, 20%) rides SEA PRINCE (2.40), AL KHERB (3.50).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

B HUGHES (4 wins from 16 rides, 25%) rides listed above.

MR B SUTTON (2 wins from 2 rides, 100%) rides BAHTIYAR (3.15).

S BOWEN (2 wins from 14 rides, 14%) rides FIRST ANGEL (1.30), NOAHTHIRTYTWORED (2.40), KARANNELLE (3.15), MILL HOUSE CREEK (5.00).

WEIGHTWATCHER

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

STABLE MOVES

3.15 BAHTIYAR has moved from H Whittington to D Skelton; 3.15 MACTAVISH has moved from D Thompson to M Sheppard; 4.25 RUST TO RICHES has moved from N McCluskey to N McCluskey; 5.00 SCENE STEALER has moved from S Doyle to G Brown; 5.00 SHIRLEY KNOTT has moved from T Lacey to A West.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS

RUST TO RICHES (4.25) trained by N McCluskey, Ireland. MILL HOUSE CREEK (5.00) trained by S Carey, Ireland. CRACKING DESTINY (2.40) trained by E Whillans, Hawick, distance of 265 miles. MAGIC MIKE (3.15) trained by P Robson, Hawick, distance of 265 miles. JEEPYDOFF MEEL (2.05) trained by P Kirby, Richmond, distance of 194 miles. KARANNELLE (3.15) trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, distance of 193 miles. HUMPS AND BUMPS (4.25) trained by D Brooke, Middleham, distance of 172 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd August.

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

The Walls & Ceilings International Ltd

Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase

(Class 4) (GBB Race)

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

Total prize fund £9650

Owners Prize Money Winner £3898; Second £1948; Third £975; Fourth £487. (Penalty Value £5096.16) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 TRAPISTA (FR) (20)

B m Golden Horn - Quezon Sun (GER)

335-424 6 12 0

O Mr John P. McManus Br S.C.E.A. Haras de La Perelle

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham S Wasdell Group

EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who is proving expensive to follow in this sphere (0-7 over fences) but she was a good second off this mark on her penultimate start at Worcester (16.5f, good to soft) where she conceded first run. Will be a threat if the first-time visor has the desired effect. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 114

2 FIRST ANGEL (FR) (38)

B g Anabaa Blue - Fontaine de Mars (FR)

324-123 CD BF 7 11 6

O Mr Stephen Sugden Br E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent

T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham S Optima Self Store

YELLOW and DARK BLUE diabolo, chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE and YELLOW quartered cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Drew a blank for Laura Morgan but struck at the first time of asking for present yard over C&D in May. Beaten favourite both starts since, latterly a well-below-par 20 lengths third to Heronord at Newton Abbot (16.3f, good to soft), and needs to bounce back with cheekpieces refitted

3 HERONORD (FR) (18)

B g Robin du Nord (FR) - Queen of Colours

O Hush Hush Partnership

T Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 106

5-32512 6 10 9

Br Mrs J. Blanchard & Mr G. Doyen

DARK BLUE and BEIGE diabolo, DARK BLUE sleeves, BEIGE cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistency isn’t his forte but finally got his head in front when scoring at Newton Abbot last month. By no means disgraced when chasing home a progressive type off this 5lb higher mark at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) since and obvious claims here.

4 FULL OF LIGHT (IRE) (23)

Gr g Leading Light (IRE) - Scartara (FR)

O Mr Craig Hayes

T Rob Summers, Solihull

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 95 ADAM WEDGE

056-PP5

Br Mr Daniel Furini

7 10 9

MAROON, LIGHT BLUE chevrons on sleeves, MAROON cap, LIGHT BLUE star

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in Ireland and scored twice over hurdles for Nicky Henderson during 2021/22. Disappointing since but he at least proved that some ability remains (and produced his best effort yet over fences) when fifth of 12 on debut for new yard at Worcester (16.5f, good).

Star Rating

HHHII Official BHA Rating 95

CHARLIE HAMMOND

Number of Declared Runners 4 (Exacta)

Visor worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

2022: SEA PRINCE 6 12 0 Kielan Woods 5-4 (Alex Hales) 5 ran PLAY

BETTING FORECAST:

13-8 Heronord (FR), 9-4 Trapista (FR), 3-1

RACE SUMMARY:

First Angel (FR), 10-1 Full of Light (IRE)

HERONORD was always fighting a losing battle when chasing home Guinness Affair at Market Rasen earlier this month, but he faces nothing in the mould of that progressive type here and is taken to resume winning ways. If the addition of a visor helps eke out a bit more from Trapista she will likely emerge as the main danger, given that First Angel needs to bounce back following a heavy defeat in the Newton Abbot race won by Heronord last month.

1-2-3:

1.HERONORD (FR) 2.TRAPISTA (FR) 3.FIRST ANGEL (FR)

FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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.

W A L L S & CE IL IN GS IN TE RN AT IO NA L LI MI TE D

Walls & Ceilings International Limited has generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner as well as a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse

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 IDP & Askews

Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (GBB Race)

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

Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)

SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 JEEPYDOFF MEEL (FR) (33) 0-02122 5 11 6

B g Davidoff (GER) - Jeepee’s Dream (IRE)

O Don’t Stop Us Now Partnership Br Mr Didier Ladroue & Mrs Nicole Ladroue

T Philip Kirby, Richmond S Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

PINK, BLACK disc, BLACK cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who got off the mark at Market Rasen (18.6f) in June Filled runner-up spot in both starts since and is the form choice here.

2 CHELTENAM DE VAIGE (FR) (33) 121-3P2 11 11 0

B g Forestier (FR) - Ratina de Vaige (FR)

O Matt & Sally Burford

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br S.C.E.A. La Barbottiere

YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE triple diamond, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW check sleeves, quartered cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden in this sphere after 14 attempts but posted solid second of 11 in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f, soft, 6/1) last month and must enter calculations

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/7/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 107 (-2) MR TOM BROUGHTON (7)

3 FRANZ KLAMMER (GB) (448) 31112/P- C 11 11 0

B g Midnight Legend - Ski

O Mr M. J. Miller Br Mrs F. Marriott

T Peter Pritchard, Shipston-on-Stour

WHITE, YELLOW sleeves, BEIGE spots, YELLOW cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser who scored 3 times over fences in 2021. However, not so good over the smaller obstacles and hasn’t been seen for 14 months Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 94

4 ARCHIE MACDART (GB) (108) 4034-P 4 10 10

B g Dartmouth - Tara Mactwo

O Mr Mark Timothy Davies Br Mr Tim Davies

T Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

YELLOW and BLACK (quartered), halved sleeves, YELLOW and BLACK check cap

TIMEFORM VIEW No real impact in 5 starts thus far and was tailed off when pulled up in novice hurdle at Worcester latest. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 90

5 THE REBEL BREEN (GB) (147) 004- 4 10 10

B g Bated Breath - Style And Grace (IRE)

O Mr E. W. Lewis Br The Pocock Family

T Katy Price, Llanigon S Tote

DARK GREEN, YELLOW seams, DARK GREEN sleeves, YELLOW cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and offered little in a trio of starts over hurdles Tries longer trip now but remains hard to recommend Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 85

Number of Declared Runners 5..................................................................................................(Exacta) Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by

2022: TARDREE (IRE) 8 11 6 Brian Hughes 10-3 (L J Morgan) 3 ran

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

4-5 Jeepydoff Meel (FR), 2-1 Cheltenam de Vaige (FR), 16-1 Franz Klammer (GB), 22-1 Archie Macdart (GB), 33-1 The Rebel Breen (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

JEEPYDOFF MEEL stands out on form and can register his second victory over hurdles. Cheltenam de Vaige is the obvious danger

1-2-3: 1.JEEPYDOFF MEEL (FR) 2.CHELTENAM DE VAIGE (FR) 3.FRANZ KLAMMER

FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

IDP & Askews has generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner as well as a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse.

We would ask all racegoers to refrain from using 5ash photography whilst on course.

If you have concerns about the integrity of British racing or the wellbeing of the sport’s participants, human or equine, please contact RaceWISE. Anonymous reporting.

I D P & AS KE WS

3 R D RA C E 2 . 40 PM

The Brian And Sheila Vaughan Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase

(Class 2) (GBB Race)

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 3f 98yds) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £25000

Owners Prize Money Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 HANG IN THERE (IRE) (33) P14-253 C 9 12 0

B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR)

O Tim Syder & Andrew Gemmell

T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

RED and WHITE check, WHITE cap

Br Mr Daniel Furini

S Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 5 times over fences last season and back to near best form when third of 14 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f, soft) 33 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. 1lb lower now and warrants respect.

RatingHHHII

2 PRESENTANDCOUNTING (IRE) (23) 36-4121 CD 9 11 13

B g Presenting - Count On Me (IRE)

O The Turner Family Br Brucetown Farms Ltd

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

S Proactive Personnel Limited

DARK BLUE, WHITE horse, DARK BLUE sleeves, dual WHITE pinstripes, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE tassel

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who arrives on back of a dominant display in small-field handicap chase at Perth (20.1f, good to soft) 23 days ago, unchallenged This is much more competitive but he is not taken lightly Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 137 BRIAN HUGHES

3 LA DOMANIALE (FR) (33)

B m No Risk At All (FR) - La Pinede

2146-10 CD 7 11 12

O Mr John P. McManus Br S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet et al

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

S Wasdell Group

EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Recaptured the pick of her form from last summer when winning 9-runner handicap chase at Aintree (19.9f, good) in May. Nowhere near that level on slow ground at Market Rasen since but return to drier conditions could see her in a better light here.

4 NOAHTHIRTYTWORED (IRE) (53) 14-2F13 C BF 7 11 6

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Royale Video (FR)

O Mr David Phelan

T Adam West, Epsom

Br Cyril O’Hara

RED and ROYAL BLUE stripes, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive 4-time winner over hurdles who added to his positive chasing profile when scoring at Newton Abbot (16.3f) in June Posted good third at Uttoxeter (16f, good) since and looks ready for a crack at this longer trip. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 130 SEAN BOWEN

5 VISION DES FLOS (FR) (38) 422P-44 D 10 11 3

B g Balko (FR) - Marie Royale (FR)

O Mr C. L. Tizzard

NON-RUNNER

Br Mr Clovis Bardin & Mme Florence Bardin

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne S Coral Racing Limited

YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN spots and armlets, DARK GREEN cap

ar , mlets, RK September heart

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TIMEFORM VIEW Back over fences, returned to winning ways at Warwick (20f) in September and continued in good heart until a poor effort here in April. Not discredited over hurdles twice since but percentage call is to look elsewhere. NON RUNNER. Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 127 NON RUNNER

6 TARDREE (IRE) (33)

Ch g Mahler - Brownie Points (IRE)

O Bennett and O’Brien

121-P66 C D 9 11 3

Br Thomas Maher

T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds S Postpack Ltd

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stars, PINK sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap

TIMEFORM VIEW All 6 career victories have come in small fields, left clear at the last for the latest of them at Wetherby (19.4f) in October Not at best over fences in recent months though, albeit doing too much too soon when sixth in competitive Summer Plate at Market Rasen latest Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 127 ADAM

7 CRACKING DESTINY (IRE) (32) 64-3412 CD BF 10 10 12

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Cracking Gale (IRE)

O Mrs Louise Whillans Br B. D. Darrer

T Ewan Whillans, Hawick

BLACK, PINK star, PINK and BLACK check sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK stars

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways when taking handicap at this course (17f) last month and matched that form when runner-up here 19 days later. Longer trip holds no fears for him and he ought to go well again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 122

8 SEA PRINCE (GB) (51) 2143-24 C BF7 10 7

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Briery (IRE)

O The Sea Prince Racing Partnership Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

T Alex Hales, Edgecote S Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars and cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin, all-the-way winner at this course (17f) last summer and ran to similar level back from a break at Southwell in May. Bit disappointing here latest, however, and this longer trip isn’t guaranteed to suit

BETTING FORECAST:

3-1 Presentandcounting (IRE), 9-2 Noahthirtytwored (IRE), 5-1 Hang In There (IRE), Sea Prince (GB), 11-2 Cracking Destiny (IRE), 16-1 La Domaniale (FR), 25-1 Tardree (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

NOAHTHIRTYTWORED is progressing steadily over fences and finished with running left when third at Uttoxeter last time. He is fancied to score. Cracking Destiny and Presentandcounting rate the principal dangers.

1-2-3:

1.NOAHTHIRTYTWORED (IRE)

2.CRACKING DESTINY (IRE)

3.PRESENTANDCOUNTING (IRE)

The friends of Brian & Sheila Vaughan has generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner as well as a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse

The National Racehorse Week

9Th -17Th September

Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (DIV I)

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) for three 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 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 KARANNELLE (IRE) (2)

B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Dance Lively (USA)

2-44343 D 8 12 0

O Mr D. Rees Br Mr David Bobbett

T David Rees, Haverfordwest

BLACK, RED star, diamonds on sleeves, BLACK cap, RED stars

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown in-and-out form so far this season, running just respectably when fourth of 8 at Market Rasen in June when her finishing effort was lacking again. However, on the back of a wind op she finished a creditable third at Newton Abbot on Tuesday, never nearer Star Rating

2 BAHTIYAR (FR) (164)

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Baladala Reconce (FR)

326563- 5 11 13

O Mr N. Sutton Br Mr Joel Denis

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes

ROYAL BLUE, PINK stars, PINK and ROYAL BLUE diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French gelding who ran to a fair level on British debut when third in a Worcester maiden in September last year Hasn’t gone on from that effort since, but he’s on a dangerous mark as he makes his first start since leaving Harry Whittington (has had wind op). Interesting contender Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 97 MR BEN

3 AYR OF ELEGANCE (GB) (39)

B m Motivator - Gaelic Swan (IRE)

424-61P C 11 11 11

O DJ JEFFREYS RACING CLUB Br Mr W. F. Davis

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

PINK and DARK GREEN check, WHITE cap

S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who capitalised on a falling mark when winning 4-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in June However, followed that effort with a below-par one when pulled up at this course (18.7f) last month. Bounce back called for. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/7/2023 it was reported that the horse may have been in season.

4 CUMHACHT (IRE) (23)

B g Camacho - Soliza (IRE)

3-32635 5 11 11

O Farnhams,Rymers,Streets,Locketts,Gammond Br John Cullinan

T Rebecca Curtis, Newport S William Hill

PINK, RED star, hooped sleeves and star on cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Soon back on track when third at Newton Abbot in July, but not quite at the same level when fifth of 8 at Worcester 9 days later. Still looking for his first win and may just be vulnerable once more. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was inconvenienced by a faller. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 95 ADAM WEDGE

5 STAR LEGEND (IRE) (28)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Thai Haku (IRE)

33

O Deva Racing SL 1 Br Rockhart Trading Ltd

T James Owen, Newmarket

DARK BLUE, RED disc, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap

4 11 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat for William Haggas and shaped well on hurdling debut after 7 months off when third in a Uttoxeter novice in July In first-time hood, progressed from that effort when also third at Worcester last time and there could be more to come now handicapping Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 96 MR ALEX CHADWICK (7)

6 VIN ROUGE (IRE) (53)

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Adventure Seeker (FR)

16P-315 BF 5 11 5

O Mrs Deborah Potter Br Camas Park Stud & Summerhill

T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury S We Do Vans

WHITE, MAUVE stripe, striped cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly got back on the up when scoring in good style at Newton Abbot in June, but not in the same form when fifth of 12 at Uttoxeter next time Capable of getting involved if on a going day. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 89 MICHEAL NOLAN

7 MAGIC MIKE (IRE) (44) 0531-15 D BF 6 11 0

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Lady Gogo (IRE)

O Mr A. Robson Br Dixie Cotterell

T Paul Robson, Hawick

BLACK, YELLOW chevron, striped sleeves, YELLOW cap

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedforminthespring,gettingoffthemarkatPerthinAprilbeforefollowingupatNewcastlethefollowingmonth.Run of good form halted faced with more testing conditions at Uttoxeter last time, but can get back on track returned to firmer ground. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/7/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 84

8 MACTAVISH (GB) (82)

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - On Holiday

02U0-0P 6 10 10

O Mr Barry Hawkins Br M. W. Easterby

T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

PINK, BLACK star, checked sleeves.

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden and has offered little in 2 starts this season, faring no better than on return when pulled up at Hexham in June Much more needed as he makes first run for yard after leaving David Thompson. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 80

9 KALYPTRA (FR) (63)

B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Lovely Origny (FR)

O Mr Royston Morgan Evans Br Alc Racing

0F0/P-P5 7 10 10

T Max Young, Sneads Green S Berkeley Carter Ltd

MAROON, YELLOW stripe, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, YELLOW armlets and spots on LIGHT GREEN cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair efforts initially over hurdles but hasn’t shown much for several different yards since going down the handicap route, including over fences both starts this season for current trainer Looks to be up against it back hurdling with cheekpieces on first time Star Rating

10 ROBBER’S BRIDGE (IRE) (44) 520-423 5 10 4

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Mille Et Une Nuits (FR)

O Rupert Martin

T Simon Earle, Warminster

ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds

Br Mrs P. M. Grainger

S Lillycombe Sporting Club Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made more impact since sent handicapping this year, finishing in the frame in 4 of his last 5 starts Had no problem with the step back in trip when third at Uttoxeter (15.8f) last time and he can give another good account.

11 TALLY’S SON (GB) (32)

B g Assertive - Talamahana

P/P-0264

O Paul & Ann de Weck Br Paul and Ann de Weck

T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke S Tote BLACK, YELLOW epaulets, striped sleeves and star on cap

9 10 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor strike rate on the Flat and he’s yet to score over hurdles Produced his best effort in this sphere when runner-up from 6lb out of the weights at Newton Abbot in June, but hasn’t been able to build on that run in 2 starts since. Others preferred. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 73 HARRY REED

Number of Declared Runners 11 (Exacta)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 5, 7. Blinkers worn by No. 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 6, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. T

2022: COLONEL LESLEY (IRE) 6 10 2

Paul O’Brien 11-1 (Claire Harris) 11 ran

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST: 9-2 Robber’s Bridge (IRE), 11-2 Magic Mike (IRE), 6-1 Star Legend (IRE), 7-1 Vin Rouge (IRE), 8-1 Bahtiyar (FR), 9-1 Karannelle (IRE), 11-1 Ayr Of Elegance (GB), 14-1 Cumhacht (IRE), 18-1 Tally’s Son (GB), 28-1 Kalyptra (FR), 40-1

Mactavish (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

Having recorded back-to-back wins in the spring, MAGIC MIKE’s run of good form came to a halt on heavy ground at Uttoxeter last time, but he can leave his latest effort behind returned to less testing

conditions. He is taken to get the better of Bahtiyar, who is on a workable mark making his first start for Dan Skelton, while Star Legend also enters calculations.

1-2-3:

1.MAGIC MIKE (IRE) 2.BAHTIYAR (FR) 3.STAR LEGEND (IRE)

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Hurdle Race (Class 5) (DIV II)

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

Total prize fund £7150

Owners Prize Money Winner £2888; Second £1444;Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (PenaltyValue £3775.91)

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1 UP FOR APPEAL (IRE) (24)

B g Mizzou (IRE) - Hosanna

O Foxtrot Racing Up For Appeal

T Christian Williams, Bridgend

6242-46 5 12 0

Br George Doyle

S Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

LIGHT BLUE, WHITE epaulets, halved sleeves, RED cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers when in Ireland Matched than level on his hurdles debut for new yard when second of 4 in a Newbury maiden in February. Below that level in his 2 outings since but it’s still early days for a capable yard.

2 LADY GWEN (GB) (32)

B m Haafhd - Countess Camilla

O Mr R. L. Davies

T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

25404-1 C 5 11 13

Br H. Davies & R. Davies

S Kendall & Davies

PINK, DARK BLUE chevrons, DARK BLUE cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to make a winning reappearance for her new yard in an 18.5f course handicap last month. A 3lb rise doesn’t look enough to prevent her following up,

3 DAYBREAK BOY (IRE) (32)

B or Br g Kingsalsa (USA) - Aloisi

O Mr Michael Gates

T Michael Gates, Stratford-Upon-Avon

0/040P/-P D 10 11 12

Br Rathasker Stud

EMERALD GREEN and WHITE diabolo, WHITE cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual ex-Irish hurdle winner during 2018/19 campaign but patchy form since, pulling up over a much longer trip on her recent return from a long absence. Remains to be seen whether a first-time tongue tie and visor combination makes any difference.

4 LONG CALL (GB) (20)

B g Authorized (IRE) - Gacequita (URU)

O CCCP Syndicate

T Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

43265-1 D 10 11 11

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

S Mill House Racing Limited

PURPLE, BEIGE star, PURPLE sleeves, BEIGE stars and cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Has his quirks but ended a long losing run on the Flat in June and made a successful return to hurdles in a 2m Bangor handicap 3 weeks ago Only nudged up 2lb and respected under Brian Hughes.

Official BHA Rating 94 BRIAN HUGHES

5 ELUSIVE ENEMY (IRE) (57)

Bl g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Field Robin (IRE)

O Mr Alexander Gibbons

T Alexander Gibbons, Wroughton

6560-20 4 11 8

Br Edward Sexton

MAROON, YELLOW chevrons, PURPLE sleeves, MAROON cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when second in a 2m Worcester maiden hurdle in May. Well beaten in similar company back there since but less exposed than most of these now handicapping STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/6/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94 KAI

6 HERECOMESFREDDIE (GB) (20) 0/3P0-04 5 11 3

B g Gregorian (IRE) - Forever Loved

O RACEHORSE FRIENDS PARTNERSHIP Br Mrs M. L. Parry & P. M. Steele-Mortimer

T Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

PURPLE, RED diamond, BLACK sleeves, RED diamonds, BLACK cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who hasn’t shown a great deal over hurdles, beaten over 18 lengths when fourth in a Bangor handicap 3 weeks ago. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 86 RICHARD PATRICK

7 AL KHERB (GB) (3)

B g Al Kazeem - Perfect Spirit (IRE)

O Mrs S. Bowen

T Sarah Bowen, Bromsgrove

16460/-0 CD 8 11 0

Br Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd

YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE hoops and spots on cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off for John Quinn with C&D selling win in 2021 but offered little for Tony Carroll after 13 months off when last of 13 on AW Flat last month and fared no better back hurdling for new yard at Bangor on Tuesday. Refitted cheekpieces need to have a transforming effect.

8 DEAL EM HIGH (GB) (64)

Ch g Mountain High (IRE) - Dirty Deal

O Mr Ian Richard Goatson

T Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

GREY, RED cross belts, RED cap

0P/P0-26 6 10 11

Br G. Phillips

S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest bumper winner who stepped up on previous hurdling efforts when second in maiden at Ffos Las in May. Failed to back that up when a well-held sixth in a Worcester handicap since. Others more persuasive.

Rating

9 URABAMBA (IRE) (35)

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Glaisdale

O Kayley Woollacott Racing Club

T Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

33-4455 D 8 10 6

Br J. Mangan

S The Firehouse Somerset

BLACK, MAUVE star, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, MAUVE stars, MAUVE cap, LIGHT BLUE star

TIMEFORM VIEW Just one win from 24 starts and there wasn’t enough in his latest effort

to suggest his turn is near again.

10 NAASIK (GB) (27)

B g Poet’s Voice - Shemriyna (IRE)

O Fellowship Of The Rose Partnership 2 Br Allseasons Bloodstock

T John Norton, Barnsley

S Right Advice Ltd

MAROON, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 36 runs Finally showed some ability remains when third at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month but only a well-held fifth at Uttoxeter since.

11 INDELIBLE SPIN (IRE) (35)

B m Carlotamix (FR) - Spin The Wheel (IRE)

O The Charlie Longsdon Racing Club Br J. B. Bloodstock Ltd

T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton S Merribelle Stable Llc

BLACK, RED Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, RED cap

6 10 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form including well held in 2 1/2m handicaps last twice. The drop back in trip may help but others are more convincing

Number of Declared Runners 11 (Exacta)

Visor, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9.

2022:(See Div 1):

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

15-8 Lady Gwen (GB), 11-4 Long Call (GB), 10-1 Up For Appeal (IRE), 12-1 Deal Em High (GB), 16-1 Elusive Enemy (IRE), 18-1 HerecomesFreddie (GB), 20-1 Urabamba (IRE), 25-1 Indelible Spin (IRE), 33-1 Naasik (GB), 80-1 Al Kherb (GB), 100-1 Daybreak Boy (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

LADY GWEN could have more to offer for new trainer Kim Bailey and is selected to make light of a 3lb rise for last month’s course success. Recent Bangor scorer Long Call looks the obvious danger

1-2-3:

1.LADY GWEN 2.LONG CALL 3.UP FOR APPEAL (IRE)

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Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

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

Total prize fund £7650

Owners Prize Money Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96)

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1 RUST TO RICHES (IRE) (11) 5P5PP5 6 12 0

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Blueanna (IRE)

O N. T. McCluskey Br Neill Thomas McCluskey

T N. T. McCluskey, Ireland

BLACK, PINK Cross of Lorraine, quartered cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some ability in a couple of hunters but little worthwhile form since.

2 CALL OF THE LOON (IRE) (24) 0/12-232 CD 12 11 8

B g Millenary - Raheen Lady (IRE)

O Mr Patrick Joseph Moore Br Noel Fenton

T Christian Williams, Bridgend

DARK GREEN, YELLOW stars, diamonds on sleeves, YELLOW cap, DARK GREEN stars

TIMEFORM VIEW Struck on debut for this yard in this race a year ago off 7lb lower and has continued to run well in 4 starts since, second of 8 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good) 24 days ago

Lots to like Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 94

3 O’FAOLAINS LAD (IRE) (24) UPP-326 BF 9 11 3

B g Oscar (IRE) - O’Faolains Fancy (IRE)

O Mr K. A. Lloyd Br Pius Phelan

T Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum

YELLOW and EMERALD GREEN (quartered), checked sleeves, YELLOW cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track after a wind-op when second of 5 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot but merely underlined his inconsistency there next time STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 31/7/2023 it was reported that the horse would benefit by a drop in grade Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 89

4 CORRANY (IRE) (32)

Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Time For An Audit

O Dozen Dreamers Partnership

3P0-PP3 9 11 1

Br John & Jamie O’Brien

S Tori Global PURPLE, WHITE stars, halved sleeves, WHITE cap, PURPLE star

T Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

TIMEFORM VIEW Has struggled over fences lately but a return to hurdles seemed to have sparked a revival at Stratford last time. Remains to be seen whether he can back that up back in this sphere. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 87

5 SHARP NOTE (IRE) (37)

B m Mahler - Last Campaign (IRE)

O THE 69 RACING TEAM

56P-510 BF 6 11 1

Br Gerard Mullins

S We Do Vans YELLOW, BLACK epaulets, striped sleeves.

T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced and a different proposition on second chase start when winning 5-runner handicap at Newton Abbot, landing a few bets in the process Well held at Southwell since but all or nothing profile makes her dangerous to dismiss Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 87

6 CRESSWELL QUEEN (GB) (25) 66-5132 8 11 1

B m Brian Boru - Cresswell Willow (IRE)

O Mr P. J. Woolley

Br R. B. Mckay

S Tote RED, WHITE star, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap

T Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on her reappearance over hurdles when getting back to winning ways in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in June Again ran well when placed next 2 starts so she’s respected once again.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 87

7 CHITCHAT SALLY (IRE) (5) 6-124P6 7 10 10

B m El Salvador (IRE) - Talkin Tina (IRE)

O The Black And White Army Br J. O’Keeffe

T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

BLACK, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, BLACK stars

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who failed to justify market prominence when well held on her chasing debut and well held over hurdles/fences both starts since. Arrives with a bit to prove.

8 REIGN SUEPREME (IRE) (36) 033-53P 8 10 9

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Runaround Sue (IRE)

O Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Br Trish Powell

T Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

BLACK, ORANGE triple diamond and sleeves, quartered cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but is a long-standing maiden under Rules, and no show

9 HUMPS AND BUMPS (IRE) (21)

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Cat Burglar (IRE)

O Mary Sadler, Mervyn Buckley & the BFRP Br M. Sheehy

T Danny Brooke, Middleham

S Danny Brooke Racing

BLACK and EMERALD GREEN check, RED sleeves and cap

7

TIMEFORM VIEW Is finding her feet now for current connections, third of 9 in handicap chase at this course (22.6f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Worth a try at this longer trip

10 ORCHESTRATED (IRE) (32) P/5235-P 12 10 4

B g Mahler - Rose Island

O Lady Susan Brooke

T Max Young, Sneads Green

Br Robert McCarthy

S Tote, Berkeley Carter Ltd

ORANGE, BROWN disc, BROWN cap, ORANGE spots

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent chaser in recent years Will need an improved performance. STEWARDS

NOTE: Following its run on 23/7/2023 it was reported that the horse bled from the nose

11 DEADLY MISSILE (IRE) (36) 000-524 BF 6 10 2

Br g Presenting - Daisy’s Sister

O Mrs Rosemary Gasson

Br Mrs D. Cashman

T Rosemary Gasson, Banbury S Tote EMERALD GREEN, BLACK cross belts, YELLOW sleeves and cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has bettered his bumper/hurdles form tackling fences first 2 starts but looked a hard ride at Uttoxeter since. Headgear on and needs to bounce back

out of handicap

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Derrigra Sublime (IRE)

O Encore Racing Br Edmond Coleman

T Christian Williams, Bridgend

S NAF

BLACK and LIGHT GREEN diabolo, BLACK cap, LIGHT GREEN diamond

TIMEFORM VIEW No worthwhile form over hurdles Makes chase debut from 3lb out of the handicap

Number of Declared Runners 12................................................................................................(Exacta) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Blinkers worn by No. 4, 9. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8, 10.

2022: CALL OF THE LOON (IRE) 11 11 1 Jack Tudor 22-1 (Christian Williams) 9 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

4-1 Call of The Loon (IRE), 5-1 Sharp Note (IRE), 13-2 Cresswell Queen (GB), 15-2 Deadly Missile (IRE), 9-1 O’Faolains Lad (IRE), 12-1 Humps And Bumps (IRE), 14-1 Corrany (IRE), Reign Suepreme (IRE), 28-1 Chitchat Sally (IRE), 33-1 Rust To Riches (IRE), 40-1 Orchestrated (IRE), 66-1 Strictlyasoldier (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

CALL OF THE LOON has held her form well since winning this last year so looks the solid option. Sharp Note is a big threat if shrugging off her latest run, with the in-form Cresswell Queen another to consider

1-2-3:

1.CALL OF THE LOON (IRE) 2.SHARP NOTE (IRE) 3.CRESSWELL QUEEN

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Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG

for four and five yrs old fillies and mares

Total prize fund £4500

(2m 70yds)

Owners Prize Money Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

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1 FLOWER OF GOWER (GB) (440) 4- 5 11 0

B m Telescope (IRE) - Regal Fairy (IRE)

O Mr D Thomas Br A. H. Bennett

T John Flint, Bridgend S Tote

EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-sister to 4 winners, including fair hurdler Fairy Alisha, and didn’t shape badly on debut when fourth in a 6-runner Newton Abbot bumper (16.8f, good) last June. However, subsequent absence is a slight concern and, in any case, she’ll need to step up if she’s to emerge on top here.

2 MILL HOUSE CREEK (GB) (34) 4 5 11 0

B m Great Pretender (IRE) - American Creek (FR)

O Mr N. S. Farrell Br Mill House Stud & Mr N. Farrell

T S. Carey, Ireland

YELLOW, BLACK Cross of Lorraine, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred more for stamina but offered something to work on when fourth of 12 in a Killarney

improve much to play a leading role in this contest.

3 SCENE STEALER (IRE) (109) 3-4F 5 11 0

B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Taraza (IRE)

O Mr S Gardiner

T Gary Brown, Swindon

Br Patrick Hennessy

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to 5 winners, including useful hurdler Tarkari and fair hurdler Taradoun, stayed 2 1/2m. Dam 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner who stayed 1 3/4m. Yard 0-9 in bumpers and she’s probably best watched on debut, unless the betting suggests otherwise Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - DAVID

4 BRADFORD LADY (GB) (230) 0-

Ch f Sir Percy - Malice

O Mr S Harvey & Mr M Griffiths

T Milton Harris, Warminster

Br Richard Kent & Clare Lloyd

S Bresbet

EMERALD GREEN, BLACK hoops, sleeves and cap

4 10 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Ludlow debut in January was hardly encouraging and she’s probably more of a long-term project.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA RatingHARRY REED

5 I LOOK HOW I LOOK (SPA) (-)

B f Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR)

O Alne Park Stud

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

4 10 11

Br Wallhouse SL & LAC Internacional SL

S Ladbrokes

RED, ROYAL BLUE sash and sleeves, YELLOW cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser Nube Negra Dam 1 1/4m winner in Spain. Represents a top yard and confidence behind her in the betting would look significant.

6 LITTLE MADAM (GB) (-)

B f Jack Hobbs - Malindi Bay

O Dr Charles Levinson

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

4 10 11

Br Dr Charles Levinson

S Doctorcall Occupational Health Ltd LIGHT BLUE, BEIGE

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

7 LUNA BREEZE (GB) (226)

B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Bahia Breeze

4- 4 10 11

O BB Bloodstock Br BB Bloodstock

T Rae Guest, Newmarket S Keystone Law

PURPLE, PINK star, checked sleeves, PURPLE cap, PINK star

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to 6 winners on Flat and shaped with promise when fourth of 14 in a Doncaster bumper (16.6f, soft) on debut in January.That form looks decent (the winner has gone in again since, while the runner-up has also won subsequently) and she’ll be a danger to all if able to build on that.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - BRIAN HUGHES

8 SHIRLEY KNOTT (GB) (145) 4- 4 10 11

Ch f Proconsul - Where The Boys Are (IRE)

O Mr Philip Wilkins Br Philip Wilkins

T Adam West, Epsom

RED, WHITE cross belts, WHITE sleeves, RED spots, RED and WHITE quartered cap

TIMEFORM VIEW Was in trouble a long way from home on her introduction at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) for the Tom Lacey yard in April. Tongue strap added starting out for new yard here and big step forward needed. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - LEE EDWARDS

2022: LEAVE HER TO ME 4 10 11 Paddy Brennan 10-3 (Fergal O’Brien) 7 ran

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

5-2 I Look How I Look (SPA), 10-3 Luna Breeze (GB), 4-1 Mill House Creek (GB), 11-2 Little Madam (GB), 12-1 Flower of Gower (GB), 28-1 Scene Stealer (IRE), 33-1 Bradford Lady (GB), 40-1 Shirley Knott (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

Irish-raider MILL HOUSE CREEK and Luna Breeze showed enough on their respective debuts to suggest that they would feature prominently in a race of this type. Preference is for the former, who was fourth behind a potentially useful one from the Willie Mullins yard at Killarney and a reproduction of that effort would probably suffice. That said, I Look How I Look and Little Madam are likely-looking newcomers and need close attention in the betting.

1-2-3:

1.MILL HOUSE CREEK 2.LUNA BREEZE 3.I LOOK HOW I LOOK (SPA)

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1 Ardent Beringa Annabelle Knowles

Pony Age: 2010 Colour: Bay

11 Min Weight: 7st 2lbs mare

Height: 133.3 Form: 7 , 6 , 6

Colours: Light Blue, Purple Stars, White Sleeves, Light Blue Cap, Purple Stars

2 Brooks Spring Summer Yeo

Pony Age: 2013 Colour: Bay

12 Min Weight: 7st 2lbs mare

Height: 134.5 Form: 6 , 5 , 5

Colours: Black, Pink Stars, Black Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Stars

3 Mysterious Lady William Pearman

Min Weight: 7st 13lbs mare

15

Pony Age: 2012 Colour: Bay

Height: 138 Form: 1 , 2 , 2 , 3 , 5

Colours: Light Green, Orange Hoop, Light Green Sleeves, Orange Armlet, Light Green Cap, Orange Check

4 Avalon Dancer Lowan Cruise Mills

Pony Age: 2014 Colour: Chestnut

12 Min Weight: 8st 6lbs mare

Height: 137.5 Form: 1 , 1

Colours: Royal Blue, White Stars, Red Sleeves, White Stars, White Cap, Red Star

5 The Job’s Not Straight Lucas Murphy

Pony Age: 2009 Colour: Bay

14 Min Weight: 8st 9lbs gelding

Height: 138 Form: 2 , 1 , 1 , 1

Colours: Red, White Triple Diamond, Red Sleeves, White Spots, White Cap, Emerald Green Spots

6 Wee Antony Finn Murphy

Min Weight: 7st 6lbs gelding

Height: 137.8 Form: 4 , 3 , 3

12

Pony Age: 2005 Colour: Bay

Colours: Red, White Triple Diamond, Red Sleeves, White Spots, Light Green Cap, Yellow Star

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1 Gentle Dancer Bruce Vaughan

Min Weight: 8st 8lbs mare

Height: 147.5

Form: 6 , 5

14

Pony Age: 2018 Colour: Bay

Colours: White, Emerald Green Stripes, White Sleeves, Emerald Green Striped, Emerald Green Cap, Black Quartered

2 Bongo Bay Ashley Lewis

Min Weight: 8st 3lbs mare

Height: 148

Form: 5 , 4 , 8

15

Pony Age: 2009 Colour: Bay

Colours: Orange, Red Epaulets, Orange Sleeves, Red Cap

3 The Green Monk Harry Vigors

Min Weight: 8st 8lbs gelding

13

Pony Age: 2011 Colour: Bay

Height: 145.5 Form: 3 , 2 , 3 , 3 , 6

Colours: Light Green, White Sleeves, White Cap

4 Golden Empire Mason Paetel

Min Weight: 8st 6lbs mare

Height: 144.6 Form: 4 , 3 , 8 , 4

15

Pony Age: 2017 Colour: Bay

Colours: Purple, Yellow Maltese Cross, Purple Sleeves, Yellow Chevrons, Purple Cap, Single Yellow Stripe

5 Beside the Sea Phoebe Symonds 15

Min Weight: 8st 3lbs gelding

Height: 147.8 Form: 12,

Pony Age: 2006 Colour: Bay

Colours: Dark Green, Beige Star, Maroon Sleeves, Beige Stars, Maroon Cap, Beige Stars

6 O’Flynn’s Daughter Tom Hutsby 15

Min Weight: 8st 13lbs mare

Height: 146.7 Form: 4 , 1 , 6

Pony Age: 2013 Colour: Bay

Colours: Red, White Triple Diamond, Red Sleeves, White Spots, Navy Blue Cap

7 Mr Marshall Rian Corcoran 15

Min Weight: 8st 12lbs gelding

Height: 145.5 Form: 3 , 3 , 3

Pony Age: 2009 Colour: Bay

Colours: Red, White Triple Diamond, Red Sleeves, White Spots, Red Cap, White Star

8 Follow the Fox Rosie Cooke 14

Min Weight: 8st 6lbs mare

Height: 148 Form: 3 , 4 , 2

Pony Age: 2014 Colour: Bay

Colours: Dark Green, Brown Sleeves, White Cap

9 Miss Millfield

Min Weight: 9st 8lbs mare

Height: 147 Form: 1 , 1 , 4

Freddie Keighley 15

Pony Age: 2018 Colour: Other

Colours: Emerald Green, Yellow Chevrons, Yellow Sleeves, Red Chevrons, Red Cap, Red Striped

R A C E CO ND IT IO NS

First Race 1.30 - THE WALLS & CEILINGS INTERNATIONAL LTD NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5096 to the winning horse The second to receive £2344, the third £1172 and the fourth £586. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120. £45 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 22nd Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Walls & Ceilings International Ltd have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, plus a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse 8 entries at £45. - Closed August 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3898; Second £1948; Third £975; Fourth £487. (Penalty Value £5096.16) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.05 - THE IDP & ASKEWS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504 and the fourth £753. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 18th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 22nd Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. IDP & Askews have 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 11 entries at £60. - Closed August 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)

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Third Race 2.40 - THE BRIAN AND SHEILA VAUGHAN MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for four yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 22nd Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb The friends of Brian and Sheila Vaughan 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. 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 12 entries, 3 at £25 and 9 at £125. - Closed August 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.15 - THE NATIONAL RACEHORSE WEEK 9TH -17TH SEPTEMBER HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. £32 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 22nd. Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Stratford Racecourse Executive 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 in this race 18 entries at £32. - Closed August 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (Penalty Value £3775.91) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.50 - THE NATIONAL RACEHORSE WEEK 9TH -17TH SEPTEMBER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. £32 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 22nd Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Stratford Racecourse Executive 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 in this race 17 entries at £32.Closed August 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (Penalty Value £3775.91) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.25 - THE WALLS & CEILINGS INTERNATIONAL LTD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4039 to the winning horse The second to receive £1858, the third £929, the fourth £465 and the fifth £231. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, August 18th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 22nd Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Walls & Ceilings International Ltd 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. 17 entries at £35. - Closed August 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96)

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.00 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four and five yrs old fillies and mares 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, August 18th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 22nd Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o 11st Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Racing TV have generously sponsored this race and will present a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 9 entries at £22. - Closed August 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

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