Stratford-On-Avon Racecard - Friday 31st May

Food&Drink

Thereisawidevarietyoffoodand drinkavailablebeforeandduring theraces.Treatyourselfatoneof ourdiningandbarfacilities

TheGalleryRestaurant

The Gallery Restaurant is a top class facility, ideal for couples and small groups. Tables are exclusive for the day and offer stunning, panoramic views of the entire racecourse, especially the finishing straight and winning post. The Gallery package includes admission, together with a four course menu. However, this is extremely popular and early booking is advisable. For reservations, please call 01789 267 949.

MulberryBakehouseintheBars

Newtoourbarpositions,servingwarm, handcraftedsausagerolls,from traditional,toporkandblackpudding, beefandalepasties,porkpiesandour verypopular,plantbased,spicy cauliflowerandonionbhajirolls.Forthose withasweettooth,weofferaselectionof cakesandmuffins,includingchocolate, lemon,blueberryandmanymore.

AdditionalFoodOutlets

Therearevariousotherfoodoutlets aroundthesite,togetherwithavarietyof barsthroughouttheracecourse,serving aselectionofbeers,spirits,wines, champagnesandsoftdrinks.

WELCOME TO STRATFORD RACES

WELCOME to our Hunter Chase evening of racing, which is a special night for Stratford. We value our association with the point to point community and are delighted to be hosting the PPORA AGM and the AJA awards

The 4th race tonight is the 65th running of the Horse and Hound Cup Champion Hunters' Chase which is always one of the best Hunter Chases of the year and we are extremely grateful to Tim and June Watts and Sue Wilcox of Pertemps Network, the UK's largest independent recruitment specialist, based in Meriden, for once again supporting this jewel in the Hunter Chase calendar so generously

We are also extremely grateful to Grace & Dotty (graceanddotty.com) who make handmade and bespoke ladies tweed wraps and accessories, The White Swan Hotel in Stratford, Jumping For Fun and Weatherbys, all of whom are contributing to the prize money of their races. Have a wonderful race meeting and we hope to see you back for more racing during the season

All of us here at Stratford Racecourse are committed to providing our patrons with the best possible day out. We have recently taken over running our own catering and are proud to work with some amazing local suppliers Our menus use local produce which is now all prepared on site We will also be welcoming some guest beers starting with Purity, today and tomorrow. We are immensely grateful for any feed back that you can provide, either good or bad and that can now include guest beer and drink suggestions Please feel free to contact myself or Wendy Rollason We can be reached either on the day, by contacting the office, or later by telephone, 01789 267949, or by email: info@stratfordracecourse.net

We wish everyone a great day’s racing

With best wishes

Mrs Ilona Barnett Managing Director and Company Secretary

G U I D E TO TH E RA CE CO UR SE

ABANDONMENT REFUND

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

ADMISSION RIGHTS

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

The Management does not accept 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.

TODAY’S JOCKEYS & TRAINERS

Listed below are the Jockeys & Trainers in action at today’s meeting

Mr Darren Andrews 7.05

Mr Jack Andrews

7.35, 8.05

Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt 8.40

Mr Paddy Barlow

6.05, 8.05

Mr Tom Broughton 8.40

Miss Ellie Callwood 6.05

Mr Charlie Case 8.40 Mr Alex Chadwick 6.05 Mr

Mr Conal Kavanagh 6.05

Mr James King

6.05, 7.35 Miss Izzie Marshall 6.05, 6.35, 8.05

Mr Peter Mason 8.40

Mr David Maxwell 8.05, 8.40

Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell 8.40

Mr Freddie Mitchell

7.05, 7.35, 8.40

Mr P. W. Mullins 7.35

Mr Joshua Newman 8.05

Miss Olive Nicholls 6.35, 8.40

Mr David O’Brien 8.40

Mr Sean O’Connor

6.05

Mr Dale Peters

7.35, 8.05

Miss Immy Robinson 6.35, 7.35, 8.05, 8.40

Mr James Shaw 7.05

Miss Dawn Ball

C. R. Barber 6.35

Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

Jonathan Robert Barlow

Barry Brennan

6.05

Tom Britten

7.35

Miss H. Brookshaw

6.35

Christopher Mark Clarke

8.40

Miss V. Collins

7.35, 8.05, 8.40

Mrs C. Crow

8.05

J. Drinkwater

8.40

Mrs G. Ellis 6.35, 7.05, 7.35

Miss M. Filby 7.35

Miss L. Gardner 7.05

Bradley Gibbs 7.05, 7.35, 8.40

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 7.35

Alan Hill

6.05, 8.05

F. A. Hutsby 8.05

Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell 8.40

David Kemp

7.35, 8.05

Tom Lacey 6.05

W. P. Mullins

J. Newman 8.05 Paul Nicholls 8.05, 8.40

David O’Brien 8.40 N. W. Padfield

R. W. Varnham 6.35

N. R. W. Wright 6.05

Philip Rowley 7.05

Miss Hannah Lewis 8.40 S. Loxton 6.35, 8.40 Kelly Morgan

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 (2019-2024) WITH RUNNERS:

P NICHOLLS (11 wins from 34 runners, 32%) runs STRATAGEM (8.05), CAP DU MATHAN (8.40).

D PIPE (7 wins from 36 runners, 19%) runs CASTLE DARAGH (6.05).

OLIVER GREENALL & JOSH GUERRIE (6 wins from 54 runners, 11%) runs GO ON CHEZ (7.35).

FRANCESCA POSTE (2 wins from 4 runners, 50%) runs KAPROYALE (8.40).

D KEMP (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs LAW OF GOLD (7.35), REBEL DAWN RISING (8.05).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

OLIVER GREENALL & JOSH GUERRIE (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runners listed above.

B GIBBS (4 wins from 7 runners, 57%) runs DUL AR AGHAIDH (7.05), PREMIER MAGIC (7.35), FIER JAGUEN (8.40).

W P MULLINS (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs ANNAMIX (7.35).

A HILL (4 wins from 9 runners, 44%) runs LEARNTALOT (6.05), BACK BAR (8.05).

MRS G ELLIS (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs CAPTAIN BIGGLES (6.35), MASTER TEMPLAR (7.05), FAIRLY FAMOUS (7.35).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2019-2024) WITH RIDES:

MR D PETERS (3 wins from 9 rides, 33%) rides LAW OF GOLD (7.35), REBEL DAWN RISING (8.05).

MISS GINA ANDREWS (3 wins from 15 rides, 20%) rides PADJOES LEGACY (6.05), CAPTAIN BIGGLES (6.35), MASTER TEMPLAR (7.05), FAIRLY FAMOUS (7.35).

MR DARREN ANDREWS (2 wins from 9 rides, 22%) rides FOREST CHIMES (7.05).

MR H EDWARDS (1 wins from 6 rides, 17%) rides ISKANDAR PECOS (7.05).

MR JAMES KING (1 wins from 16 rides, 6%) rides JAY BEE WHISKEY (6.05), GO ON CHEZ (7.35).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

MR H EDWARDS (3 wins from 8 rides, 38%) rides listed above.

MR PATRICK MULLINS (2 wins from 5 rides, 40%) rides ANNAMIX (7.35).

MISS ELLIE CALLWOOD (2 wins from 7 rides, 29%) rides WELL P (6.05).

MR DARREN ANDREWS (2 wins from 3 rides, 67%) rides listed above.

MR F MITCHELL (2 wins from 4 rides, 50%) rides DUL AR AGHAIDH (7.05), PREMIER MAGIC (7.35), FIER JAGUEN (8.40).

CLASSY TIPS

The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 8.40 CAP DU MATHAN (down 3 grades).

FANCY THAT

D KEMP won the 7.35 race in 2015 and 2021. The stable is represented by LAW OF GOLD in the race today STABLE MOVES

6.05 JAY BEE WHISKEY has moved from M Comley to F Brennan; 6.05 MOUNT PLEASANT has moved from N C Wright to N R Wright; 6.05 RED NIKA has moved from E O’Donnabhain to T Lacey; 6.05 WELL P has moved from Dawn Ball to Miss D Ball; 6.35 SHANTOU FLYER has moved from Sam Loxton to S Loxton; 7.05 DUL AR AGHAIDH has moved from W J Burke to B Gibbs; 8.05 ENVIOUS EDITOR has moved from Mrs C Crow to Mrs C Crow; 8.05 SIXTEEN LETTERS has moved from Joshua Newman to J Newman.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS

ANNAMIX (7.35) trained by W P Mullins, Ireland. KING ORRY (7.05) trained by Miss L Gardner, Exeter, distance of 152 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 29th May

CASH AND CARD PAYMENTS

CASH AND CARD PAYMENTS ARE TAKEN AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AROUND

THE COURSE

Entrances for entry badges (all entrances)

Racecards to purchase

and Card

and Card

Chris Rookes Bar (ground floor near entrance) Card only

Pravha Bar (upstairs near main entrance)

& Card

G/ S Bar (downstairs) Card only

G/S tattersalls bar (downstairs)

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

External Catering Concessions

Centre Course Bar (when open)

Owners & Trainers Paddock Pavilion

Gallery Restaurant

Hospitality Boxes

Stables Café

& Card

& Card

& Card

& Card

only

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& 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.

must be 18 or over to place a

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

STRATFORD

RACECOURSE IS PROUD TO WORK WITH THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCERS & SUPPLIERS DURING 2024

J4F Jumping For Fun

2005-2024

The Pointing Forum has been a fantastic resource over the last 19 years for owners, trainers and racegoers who enjoy grassroots racing.

We would like to thank Dom Bradshaw for creating and running the forum, to use Dom’s own words “Gee that was fun”.

The forum community has sponsored seven hunters chases this season.

We hope to be back in some form sponsoring hunters chases again next season but in the meantime you can find out more about point to pointing at gopointing.com

The Jumping For Fun “Restricted

Point-To-Point” Novices’ Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 4)

TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds)

for novice five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £8500

Owners Prize Money Winner £3792; Second £1896; Third £948; Fourth £474. (Penalty Value £4363.05) HC

SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 CASTLE DARAGH (IRE) (35) 1/PP221- 7 12 1

B g Watar (IRE) - Old Glenort Daragh (IRE)

O Mr D. Pipe

T David Pipe, Wellington

H Taunton Vale Harriers

S W & S Recycling BLACK, YELLOW cross belts

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who sprung a surprise when making a successful hunter debut at Chepstow last month, staying on well. Jumped well on that occasion so has to command serious respect, even under 3lb penalty. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA

2 CABALLO DIABLO (IRE) (5)

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Baile An Droichid (IRE)

51P2-1P 8 11 12

O Mr J. B. Wallwin H South Notts

T Jonathan Robert Barlow, Cropwell Bishop ORANGE, DARK BLUE chevrons, ORANGE sleeves, ORANGE cap, DARK BLUE diamond.

TIMEFORM VIEW Has won between the flags but offered precious little starting out in this sphere when fifth of 6 at Fakenham in May 2023. Pulled up in a recent point. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA

3 JAY BEE WHISKEY (IRE) (60)

B g Tobougg (IRE) - Bertella (IRE)

O Mr Kevin Crawford H Heythrop

111112- 9 11 12

T Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stars, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Great Oak Multiple point winner, runner-up in pursuit of 6-timer last time (Apr 1). Fascinating Rules debutant. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA

4 LEARNTALOT

(IRE) (54) 3/12332-

Ch g Ask - Lady Alacoque (IRE)

O Mr Alan Hill

T Alan Hill, Aston Rowant RED, YELLOW cap.

H Vine & Craven

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler for Olly Murphy, third in handicap company when last seen under Rules in March 2023. Winning pointer for new connections, runner-up in April ahead of this hunter debut. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

5 MOUNT PLEASANT

(GB) (12) 51131-1 7 11 12

B g Mount Nelson - Polish Belle

O Mr N. R. W. Wright H Cottesmore

T N. R. W. Wright, Chippenham DARK GREEN, MAROON chevron, MAROON cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact in a trio of Rules starts for Nicky Henderson, latest of them in May 2022. Enjoyed plenty of success in points, winning last 2 starts Star RatingHHHII Official BHA

6 PADJOES LEGACY (IRE) (28)

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Supreme Miss (IRE)

O Mr N. W. Padfield H Puckeridge & Essex Hunt

T N. W. Padfield, Romford YELLOW, DARK BLUE hoop and armlets, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple-point winner who seemed to excel himself when third of 9 in cheekpieces on hunter debut at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago Did look quite hard work so drop in trip may not be ideal Star RatingHHHII

CONAL KAVANAGH (7)

JAMES KING

MISS IZZIE

MARSHALL (5)

7 RED NIKA (FR) (35) 325///124- 9 11 12

Br g Denham Red (FR) - Nika Glitters (FR)

O The Day Dreamers Partnership H Curre & Llangibby

T Tom Lacey, Woolhope S PLUMBING WORLD

ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE hoop, LIGHT BLUE and PINK striped sleeves, PINK cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Wasn’t far off the pick of his Rules form when fourth of 11 to Castle Daragh on hunter debut last month. 3lb better off with that rival and he can make his presence felt.

8 WELL P (IRE) (12) PU22-11 7 11 12

B g Ask - Tellherimhere (IRE)

O Mr James Stride H Bicester with Whaddon

T Miss Dawn Ball, Oxhill BLACK,

TIMEFORM

Mount

JAY BEE WHISKEY clearly possesses his share of ability in points, racking up a 5-timer, and providing his jumping holds up tackling regulation fences for the first time, he could be the answer Castle Daragh and Red Nika finished first and fourth respectively at Chepstow recently and both command respect. 1-2-3: 1.JAY BEE WHISKEY (IRE) 2.CASTLE DARAGH (IRE) 3.RED

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M P I N G FO R FU

Jumping For Fun have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner as well as a £75 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse

2023/24 NATIONALHUNT

Saturday 3rd June 2023 until Friday 31st May 2024

2023/24 NATIONALHUNT

Saturday 3rd June 2023 until Friday 31st May 2024

* turned professional

With our amateur jockeys’ jump season ending tonight, presentations will be made to the winners and runners up of the Ladies and Gentlemen’s Amateur JockeysNationalHuntChampionshipsduringtheevening.Congratulationstoall amateur jockeys who have ridden winners this season!

On behalf of our members, The Amateur Jockeys Association of Great Britain would like to thank all sponsors, trainers and racecourses for their generous support throughout the season and also thank the Stratford Racecourse Executive for their kind support this evening.

The Stratford Ladies Open Championship Final

Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 3)

(For Female Amateur Jockeys)

TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds)

for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money Winner £5353; Second £2677; Third £1338; Fourth £670. (Penalty Value £6159.60) HC

SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 FAMOUS CLERMONT (FR) (28) 61/312-0 9 11 13

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Progest des Mottes (FR)

O Biddiscombe, Rousell, Rogers & Barber H Cattistock

T C. R. Barber, Beaminster S Equine Products UK Ltd

MAROON, WHITE star, DARK BLUE sleeves, MAROON cap, WHITE star

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who shaped vastly better than the bare result when seventh in Champion Hunters Chase at Punchestown 4 weeks ago, receiving an overly-positive ride that saw him endure an extremely hard race. Sets a clear standard but chance he finds this coming soon enough. Star RatingHHHHI Official

2

SHANTOU

FLYER (IRE)

(16) 162-r11 CD 14 11 13

B g Shantou (USA) - Carrigmorna Flyer (IRE)

O Mr Paul Nicholls H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

T S. Loxton, Bruton VIOLET and WHITE check, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Admirable veteran who won this last year and far from disgraced when sixth in the Festival Challenge Cup Hunters’Chase at the Cheltenham Festival Prolific point winner, including last 2 starts (latest May 15), and could be worth chancing Star RatingHHHHH

3 CAPTAIN BIGGLES (IRE) (25)

Gr g Milan - Timon’s Present

O Captain Biggles Syndicate

T Mrs G. Ellis

H Warwickshire

LIGHT BLUE and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), YELLOW sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a novice hunter over C&D last summer and shaped much better than being pulled up suggests on return to Rules at Haydock in February, briefly looking like he was going to play a hand in the finish before floundering returned to very testing conditions Multiple point winner, runner-up last time Star RatingHHHII

4 IMPERIAL ESPRIT (IRE) (12)

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Shesourpresent (IRE)

O Gunshot Paddocks Racing Club H Chid, Lec & Cowdray

T R. W. Varnham, Bramley BLACK, ORANGE Cross of Lorraine

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on first of 2 starts in handicap chases for Harry Fry in 2021/22 and creditable fourth in hunter at Kempton on belated return to Rules last month. Has it all to do on these terms, however.

5 SHANG TANG (IRE) (25)

B g Shantou (USA) - Ballyguider Bridge (IRE)

O Ms A. Sargeant H South Shropshire

T Miss H. Brookshaw, Stoke Heath

LIGHT BLUE, WHITE stars, chevrons on sleeves

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who produced his best effort since joining this yard when second in a 5-runner affair at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) in February. Disappointed next 2 starts, however, and unplaced in a point last time Star RatingHHHII

Number of Declared Runners 5..................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

MISS IZZIE MARSHALL (5)

OLIVE NICHOLLS (3)

GINA ANDREWS

ROBINSON (5)

AIMEE JONES (7)

BETTING FORECAST:

8-13

Olive Nicholls

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Pecos The Pick In Champion Novices’ Hunters’ Chase

Six horses go to post for race three on thisevening’scard,thepointtopoint.co.uk ChampionNovices’Hunters’Chase,arace whichisagainsponsoredbyWeatherbys andiscontestedfortheJohnCorbetCup.

2021 winner Vaucelet returned to win the Champion Hunters’ Chase (Horse And HoundCup)thefollowingyear,whilstlast year’sracewentthewayofSineNomine, who of course, won at the Cheltenham FestivalinMarch.

The youngest horse in this year’s race is Iskandar Pecos (pictured), who arrives here on the back of wins at Leicester, Ludlow and four weeks ago at Cheltenham. Hannah Roach’s six-yearold travelled really well and stayed-on strongly over 3m2f, suggesting that this longertripshouldbewithinrange.

“Appears to be on a sharp upward curve and sets the standard”

Better ground is a minor concern, although he did win at Tabley on goodto-softalittleoverayearagoandtheson of Jeu St Eloi – sire of this year’s leading juvenilehurdler,Kargese–appearstobe on a sharp upward curve and sets the standard.

Master Templar finished runner-up over anextended4monthesameCheltenham card so there are no doubts over his staminaandhemightactuallyappreciate revertingtoasoundersurface.

Lucy Gardner’s King Orry finished third at Newton Abbot earlier this month and that form would leave him with plenty to find, whilst the one mare in the race Dul Ar Aghaidh finished runner-up at Cork last time and is now in the care of Bradley Gibbs. Her two wins in Ireland came on yielding ground and the seven-year-old – who was a non-runner in a mares’ only event at Cheltenham four weeks ago – shapes as though the longer trip will suit. She is an interesting contenderunderFreddieMitchell.

The other pair arrive here on the back of having won a Point-to-Point last time out, with the veteran Forest Chimes the only course winner among the sextet. The 10-year-old ran out an easy winner over2m4fatEyton-on-Severnearlierthis month,althoughthesonofMahlerhasyet toracebeyond3m.

And,GoGoGeronimostayed-onstrongly toscoreatCharmParkforanin-formKelly Morgan, who saddled four winners from nine runners between 5th and 12th May. Thatvictorycameongoodgroundover3m andhisnarrowsecondinthisveryracein 2022suggeststhatconditionsshouldsuit.

The son of Great Pretender also split Latenightfumbleandtheaforementioned Sine Nomine at Cheltenham in April 2022 andhaswonthreetimesfromeightstarts forhiscurrenttrainer.

PaulFerguson

The pointtopoint.co.uk Champion

Novices’ Hunters’ Steeple Chase

(Class 2) (for The John Corbet Cup)

THREE MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 3f 119yds)

for novice five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money Winner

£8498; Second £4248; Third £2124; Fourth £1062; Fifth £532; Sixth £266. (Penalty Value £9778) A HC

SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 FOREST CHIMES (IRE) (25)

B g Mahler - Forest Heiress (IRE)

O Mrs A. D. Williams

T Philip Rowley, Bridgnorth

STRAW, BLUE and STRAW quartered cap.

1/1413-1 C 10 12 0

H Albrighton & Woodland

TIMEFORM VIEW Mahler gelding who opened his account at the first attempt in hunters over 21f here in March, clear briefly run-in and always holding on. Enhanced his good record in points since and he’s respected for good yard. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

2 GO GO GERONIMO (GB) (19) P/U22-21 9 12 0

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Farewellatmidnight

O Mr John Chatfeild-Roberts H Belvoir

T Kelly Morgan, Waltham on the Wolds RED, DARK GREEN and RED halved sleeves.

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who posted fairly useful form in pair of hunters for G. T. Bailey in early 2022. Pulled up in class 2 hunter at Cheltenham for present stable last spring but in good heart in points off late, successful on latest outing (May.12). Worth a look Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating

3 ISKANDAR PECOS (FR) (28) 31211-1 6 12 0

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Fiesta du Pecos (FR)

O Miss Hannah Roach

T Miss Hannah Roach, Nantwich

MAUVE, BLACK star, armlets and star on cap.

H North Staffordshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who didn’t need to be at his best when taking his record to 3-4 in hunters at Cheltenham (26f, heavy) 4 weeks ago, leading home turn and driven clear This further increase in trip will hold no fears and he’s shortlisted Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 129

4 KING ORRY (IRE) (11) 5/3/PP5-3 9 12 0

B g Oscar (IRE) - Deer Island Peg (IRE)

O Mr D. V. Gardner

T Miss L. Gardner, Exeter

H Silverton

ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW sash, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, hooped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact from lowly marks over hurdles/fences earlier in career Winless in points subsequently and whilst he seemed to excel himself when third on his hunter debut at Newton Abbot recently, he faces a very stiff task on these terms. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 64 (+23)

5 MASTER TEMPLAR (IRE) (28) 13121-2 D 9 12 0

Br g Robin des Champs (FR) - Which Thistle (IRE)

O Mrs R. C. Hayward H Warwickshire

T Mrs G. Ellis

DARK BLUE, WHITE diamond, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who has built up an excellent record in points and made a good fist of his first start in this discipline when second of 10 at Cheltenham (32.4f) 4 weeks ago Drop back in trip on this sharper track won’t inconvenience him on that evidence. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 116

6 DUL AR AGHAIDH (IRE) (60) 2/1PU52- 7 11 7

B m Mahler - Butlers Storm (IRE)

O Mr Julian Sherriff H Carmarthenshire

T Bradley Gibbs, Lemsford

PINK, BLACK hoop, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer. Pulled up on Limerick hunter debut over Christmas but much better when second at Cork (3m, heavy) in April. However, he’ll need to step up again on first outing for new connections Star RatingHHIII Official BHA

DARREN ANDREWS

MR HUW EDWARDS

MR JAMES SHAW

ANDREWS

MITCHELL

BETTING FORECAST:

6-4 Iskandar Pecos (FR), 3-1 Forest Chimes (IRE), 9-2 Master Templar (IRE), 7-1 Go Go Geronimo (GB), 11-1 Dul Ar Aghaidh (IRE), 33-1 King Orry (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

ISKANDAR PECOS didn’t need to be at his best when enhancing his good record in hunters at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago, the muddling nature of the race not playing to his strengths. Unexposed at this sort of trip, he looks to hold sound claims once more. Forest Chimes and Master Templar can provide the chief threats.

1-2-3:

Weatherbys have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner as well as a £75 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best

The Pertemps Network Stratford Foxhunters

Champion Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 2)

(The 65th Running For the Horse and Hound Cup)

THREE MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 3f 119yds)

for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £22000

Owners Prize Money Winner £9348; Second £4673; Third £2336; Fourth £1168; Fifth £585; Sixth £293. (Penalty Value £10755.80) A HC SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 ANNAMIX (FR) (50) 1P/1P13- 11 12 0

Gr g Martaline - Tashtiyana (IRE)

O P.W. Mullins/Paul Kelleher/Cian Kiely H Carlow Farmers

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

DARK GREEN, WHITE hooped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, WHITE spots

TIMEFORM VIEW Not the most reliable jumper but scored at Gowran prior to an excellent third in the Foxhunters’ at Aintree last time. Definite claims in this slightly lesser contest.

2 D’JANGO (FR) (28)

Br g Balko (FR) - Quizas Jolie (FR)

21446-3 11 12 0

O Miss Sarah A. Dawson H North Cotswold

T Miss V. Collins, Broadway

ROYAL BLUE, PINK star, WHITE and PINK hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, PINK star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Appeared to be very much on the decline prior to turning it round in hunters, scoring in an 8-runner event at Warwick in January. Has remained in form since and should give a good account. Star RatingHHHII

3 FAIRLY FAMOUS (IRE) (28) 1/12P1-1 7 12 0

B g Fame And Glory - Fairly Definite (IRE)

O The Signy & Marriage Families

T Mrs G. Ellis

H Essex & Suffolk

DARK BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, RED and ROYAL BLUE hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap, ORANGE diamonds

TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific in points and produced his best effort in this sphere when readily accounting for Premier Magic at Cheltenham last time That is the best piece of recent form on show and he’s taken to follow up

4 GO ON CHEZ (GB) (23)

B g Malinas (GER) - Who’s Afraid

O Roberts and Myddelton

H Sir W.W. Wynn’s

T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas S Swansway

PURPLE and RED (quartered), RED and PURPLE diabolo on sleeves, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown the odd sign of temperament but he’s useful and is now two from two in hunters, again having plenty in hand at Kelso last time Looks a big player. Star

5 LAW OF GOLD (IRE) (28) 1P211-P CD BF 11

B g Gold Well - Nylon (GER)

O Mr David Kemp H Dunston Harriers

T David Kemp, Thetford

EMERALD GREEN and LIGHT BLUE check, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, PURPLE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in this last year and, having won a couple of points, it was a similar story at Cheltenham on return to Rules Has a bit to prove now. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/5/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA

6 LIFT ME UP (IRE) (28) 11/P21-3 8 12 0

B g Mahler - I’ll Takeher Bach (IRE)

O Mr & Mrs C Horner H Grafton

T Miss M. Filby, Hinton-in-the-Hedges

DARK BLUE, WHITE braces and sleeves, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who returned to this sphere with a solid showing when third at Cheltenham a month ago Has something to find if he’s to land this, though. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA

P.W. MULLINS

IMMY ROBINSON

GINA ANDREWS

PETERS

7 PREMIER MAGIC (IRE) (28)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Burn

O Mr Julian Sherriff H Carmarthenshire

T Bradley Gibbs, Lemsford PINK, BLACK hoop, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who belied huge odds to win Festival Challenge Cup Hunters’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival sole start in 2022/23. Right back to form when runner-up to Fairly Famous there last time and should get closer to that rival. Star

8 WHAT A GLANCE (GB) (28)

B g Passing Glance - Audley

O Mrs Ann Taylor H Croome & West Warwickshire

T Tom Britten, Bridgnorth NAVY BLUE, SCARLET hooped

5-2 Fairly Famous (IRE), 4-1 Annamix (FR), 5-1 Premier Magic (IRE), 6-1 Go On Chez (GB), 14-1 D’Jango (FR), What A Glance (GB), 18-1 Law of

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The Peter Wright Over And Out Handicap Hunters’ Steeple Chase

(Class 4)

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 4f 205yds)

for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £8650

Owners Prize Money Winner £3734; Second £1868; Third £933; Fourth £467; Fifth £234. (Penalty Value £4296.45)

SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1

REBEL DAWN RISING (IRE) (28) 1U/210-1 D 10 12 9

B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Meldrum Hall (IRE)

O Mr David Kemp

Br Thomas F. Hannon

T David Kemp, Thetford EMERALD GREEN and LIGHT BLUE check, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, PURPLE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point scorer who is also pretty useful under Rules, winning hunters at Fakenham (3m) and Cheltenham (20.5f) this spring. Has to give a lot of weight away to most of these rivals but still respected. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating

2

STRATAGEM (FR) (39) 12/41/44- D 8 12 9

Gr g Sunday Break (JPN) - Our Ziga (FR)

O Mr David Maxwell Br O. Triboire & S.C.E.A. Ecurie Des Jap

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

S The Fitzdares Club RED, BROWN sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who made all in 3m Southwell hunter in May 2022. Hasn’t proved he retains that ability when fourth in 2 comeback runs over 3m this spring but his stamina was stretched MR

3 ENVIOUS EDITOR (IRE) (13) 423/35-1 D 10 11 13

B or Br g Aizavoski (IRE) - Moll The Rol (IRE)

O Mr Alastair Crow

T Mrs C. Crow, Hadnall

SCARLET, BLACK sleeves, MAROON cap

Br Mr T. Boland

TIMEFORM VIEW Did well in hunters last year and warmed up for this with a point win a couple of weeks ago Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115

4 SOLOMON GREY (FR) (28) 32333-3 D 12 11 11

Gr g Sulamani (IRE) - Sardagna (FR)

O Miss Sarah A. Dawson

T Miss V. Collins, Broadway

Br Mr Nigel Faulks & Mme Sarah Faulks

ROYAL BLUE, PINK star, WHITE and PINK hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, PINK star

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable 12 lengths third of 10 to Rebel Dawn Rising in hunter chase at Cheltenham (20.5f, heavy, 9/2) 28 days ago. Enjoys a 9lb swing in the weights so it should be closer between them this time.

5 PEACOCKS SECRET (IRE) (19) 1/2P21-2 C BF 12 11 11

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Secret Can’t Say (IRE)

O Mr Giles Gilbey

T D. Peters, Sawtry

Br Mrs P. De Stacpoole

BLACK, WHITE chevrons, BLACK sleeves, RED armlets, striped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 15/2, creditable 2 lengths second of 5 to reopposing Sixteen Letters in this race last year Fit from points Should go well again. Star RatingHHHHI

6 SIXTEEN LETTERS (IRE) (13) 411-221 CD 12 11 11

B g Well Chosen - Back To Loughadera (IRE)

O Mr J. F. Symes

T J. Newman, Crewkerne

YELLOW, DARK BLUE spots, sleeves and spots on cap.

Br J. J. Harty

TIMEFORM VIEW Saw off Peacocks Secret by 2 lengths to win this race last year Been in decent form in points this spring (won again 13 days ago) Should make a bold bid to defend his crown.

MR DALE PETERS (3)

DAVID MAXWELL

MR HENRY CROW (5)

MISS IMMY ROBINSON (5)

BARLOW (5)

JOSHUA NEWMAN

TIMEFORM

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DRAKES WELL (IRE) (25)

B g Mustameet (USA) - Clare Belle (IRE)

O Mr Stephen Corbett

T F. A. Hutsby, Wellesbourne LIGHT GREEN, YELLOW hooped

March but has shown he retains his ability with a

8 BACK BAR (IRE) (16)

B or Br g Brian Boru - Howrwedoin (IRE)

Br Mr and Mrs F. Daly

O Richard Cranfield Br

Townend T Alan Hill, Aston Rowant

9-2

(IRE), 8-1 Solomon Grey (FR), Drakes Well (IRE), 9-1 Stratagem (FR), 10-1

SIXTEEN LETTERS arrives on the back of a recent point success and is taken to land back-to-back wins in this race, possibly at the main expense of last year’s runner-up Peacocks Secret. Rebel Dawn Rising has 2 recent wins in his hunters and is also respected despite having to concede weight to the majority 1-2-3:

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The White Swan Hotel Stratford Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase

(Class 5)

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

Total prize fund £6000

Owners Prize Money Winner £2677; Second £1339; Third £669; Fourth £335. (Penalty Value £3079.80) HC

SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 CAP DU MATHAN (FR) (50)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Nounjya du Mathan (FR)

P/4PP10- 9 12 10

O The Stewart Family H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat S Morson Group

BLACK and WHITE (halved), RED sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who lost his way in handicaps prior to completing a relatively simple task in a 7-runner event at Leicester on hunter debut in March. Not disgraced in the Foxhunters’at Aintree next time and definite claims back in calmer waters Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 127

2 KAPROYALE (GB) (39)

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - As You Leave (FR)

2/11215- CD 9 12 6

O The Galloping Dentist at 45 The Green H Bicester with Whaddon Chase

T Francesca Poste, Ettington

ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, hooped sleeves, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in hunters last season but, despite being fit from points, disappointed when only fifth at Kempton on return. Too soon to write off STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/4/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating

3 FIER JAGUEN (FR)

(28) U/1112-2 BF 9 12 2

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Victoire Jaguine (FR)

O Mr Julian Sherriff H Carmarthenshire

T Bradley Gibbs, Lemsford

PINK, BLACK hoop, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Well capable in this sort of company and returned to form when respectable second of 8 in hunter chase (evens) at Cheltenham (16.3f, heavy) 28 days ago Should go well

4 CALIDAD (IRE) (16) 0P5P-33 8 11 12

B g Califet (FR) - La Feuillarde (FR)

O Mr Christopher Mark Clarke H Kimblewick

T Christopher Mark Clarke, Cheltenham

BROWN, YELLOW striped sleeves, YELLOW cap, BROWN star

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who was third last time but his Rules form doesn’t inspire much confidence. Star

5 CAT TIGER (FR) (28) 35r3U-2 D BF1011 12

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Miss Canon (FR)

O Mr David Maxwell H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

T S. Loxton, Bruton S The Fitzdares Club RED, BROWN sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his best for Paul Nicholls and, while not the force of old, his latest second at Cheltenham was a positive step Excellent claims if he can build on that.

6 COOLDINE BOG (IRE) (5) 33U4-P4 D 11 11 12

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Express Mail (IRE)

O Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell H North Cotswold

T Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell, Chipping Norton

DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE stripe, armlets and diamond on cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Has struggled to make an impact in hunters for this yard.

MISS OLIVE NICHOLLS (3)

CHARLIE CASE (5)

FREDDIE MITCHELL

PETER MASON (5)

MAXWELL

AMBER JACKSONFENNELL (7)

7 MIX OF CLOVER (GB) (25) 6UUr5-3 D 10 11 12

B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Allforclover (IRE)

O Miss S. Troughton H Heythrop

T Miss Hannah Lewis, Upton-On-Severn GREY, ORANGE star, BROWN sleeves, GREY cap, ROYAL BLUE star

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form for Alastair Ralph in 2023 and mixed bag between the flags this year Star Rating

8 OLLY NORSE (GB) (28) 314/22-0 7 11 12

Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Dancingtilmidnight

O Mr C. Randall H Ledbury

T J. Drinkwater, Strensham BROWN, BEIGE stripe, BEIGE and BROWN striped sleeves, BROWN and BEIGE quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who didn’t offer much in a hunter at Cheltenham last time and may struggle once more.

9 REWRITETHERULES (IRE) (28) 4

Br g Jeremy (USA) - Kachina (IRE)

O Mr David O’Brien

T David O’Brien, Bickerton

RED, ROYAL BLUE hollow box, check cap.

H Cheshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner but rarely shows his form in hunters

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/5/2024 it was reported that the horse lost both its front shoes

10 THE GOLDEN REBEL (IRE) (47) 343U4/6- 10 11 12

B g Gold Well - Good Thought (IRE)

O Mrs Tracey Barfoot-Saunt H Berkeley

T Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge

LIGHT BLUE, MAUVE diamond, BLACK sleeves

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful but inconsistent for Ben Case and, while he’s tasted success between the flags since, he

B m Fame And Glory - Paradise Lily (IRE)

O Miss Sarah A. Dawson H North Cotswold

T Miss V. Collins, Broadway ROYAL BLUE, PINK star, WHITE and PINK hooped

VIEW Fair hurdles for Dan Skelton and stepped up on her

RACE SUMMARY:

CAP DU MATHAN was an easy winner on hunter debut before seeming stretched by the trip in a much more competitive environment at Aintree last time, so he’s worth chance to resume winning ways with a lot more in his favour this time. Cat Tiger and Fier Jaguen look the main dangers.

1-2-3:

1.CAP DU MATHAN (FR) 2.CAT TIGER (FR) 3.FIER JAGUEN (FR)

R A C E CO ND IT IO N S

First Race 6.05 - THE JUMPING FOR FUN “RESTRICTED POINT-TO-POINT” NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4363 to the winning horse The second to receive £2181, the third £1090 and the fourth £545. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which, during the current season and prior to May 25th have finished first or second in a Restricted Point-to-Point Steeplechase Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Jumping For Fun have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey In addition, they will award a £75 cash prize to the attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race NOTE: For the year 2024, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 4th, 2023. 12 entries at £42. - Closed May 25th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3792; Second £1896; Third £948; Fourth £474. (Penalty Value £4363.05) HC SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.35 - THE STRATFORD LADIES OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (For Female Amateur Jockeys) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6159 to the winning horse The second to receive £3080, the third £1539 and the fourth £770. for five yrs old and upwards, which, during the current season, have finished first or second, on at least one occasion, in any Ladies Open or Mixed Open Point-to-Point steeple chase Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Weights: 11st 7lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb To be ridden by Female Amateur Jockeys. The Racecourse will present a perpetual trophy which will be retained They will also present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply 10 entries at £60. - Closed May 25th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5353; Second £2677; Third £1338; Fourth £670. (Penalty Value £6159.60) HC SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 7.05 - THE pointtopoint.co.uk CHAMPION NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (for The John Corbet Cup) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9778 to the winning horse The second to receive £4888, the third £2444, the fourth £1222, the fifth £612 and the sixth £306. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which, prior to 2024, have not won a steeple chase, hurdle race, National Hunt Flat race or flat race under any recognised Rules of Racing and which, after 2022 and before May 25th, 2024, have been placed first, second or third in a Hunters’ steeple chase or have won an Open Point-to-Point in Great Britain or Ireland (i.e Gentlemens, Ladies or Mixed Open races). Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. THE POINT-TO-POINT RACING COMPANY has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a £75 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race The JOHN CORBET CUP, now in its 60th year, will be presented but retained by the Racecourse; this cup was presented in 1811 to John Corbet, Esq., the virtual founder of hunting in Warwickshire, who kept his hounds in Stratford-on-Avon, and it has been given to this racecourse by his descendants The Stratford-on-Avon Executive will award a travel allowance of £300 to the owner of every runner starting in this race which is trained outside Great Britain, and which travels to Stratford with the express purpose of running in this race and does not win more than £1000 in prize money The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)8 for the purposes of this race such that Paragraph 17.2.4 of Part J also includes all Point-to-Point Steeple Chases run in Ireland The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. 10 entries at £100. - Closed May 25th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8498; Second £4248; Third £2124; Fourth £1062; Fifth £532; Sixth £266. (Penalty Value £9778) A HC SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.35 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK STRATFORD FOXHUNTERS CHAMPION HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (The 65th Running For the Horse and Hound Cup) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10755 to the winning horse The second to receive £5376, the third £2688, the fourth £1344, the fifth £673 and the sixth £336. for five yrs old and upwards, which, after October 2022 and before May 25th, 2024, HAVE TWICE BEEN PLACED (in Great Britain or Ireland) first, second or third in a Hunters’ steeple chase OR have won two Open Races (i.e Gentlemens, Ladies or Mixed Open races) at a Point-to-Point Meeting in Great Britain or Ireland OR have won one Open Race at a Point-to-Point Meeting in Great Britain or Ireland and have been placed FIRST OR SECOND in a Hunters’ Steeple Chase. Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £110 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. PERTEMPS NETWORK has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and rider and a £100 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race The Horse & Hound Cup will be presented and then retained by the Racecourse All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of PERTEMPS NETWORK The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code The Stratford-on-Avon Executive will award a travel allowance of £300 to the owner of every runner starting in this race which is trained outside Great Britain and which travels to Stratford with the express purpose of running in this race and does not win more than £1000 in prize money The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rules (F)102 and (F)103 and Schedule (F)8 of the Rules of Racing to provide that, if it is necessary to do so, elimination of horses from this race will be determined by the BHA Handicapper The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE (Horses to be led past the stands and then allowed to canter to the start). 11 entries at £110. - Closed May 25th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9348; Second £4673; Third £2336; Fourth £1168; Fifth £585; Sixth £293. (Penalty Value £10755.80) A HC SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 8.05 - THE PETER WRIGHT OVER AND OUT HANDICAP HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4296 to the winning horse The second to receive £2149, the third £1073, the fourth £538 and the fifth £268. for five yrs old and upwards, which, after 2021 and before closing, have run in at least three Hunters’ Steeple Chases run under the Rules of Racing in Great Britain, but have not won a Class 1 or 2 Steeple Chase in that time In addition, the handicapper reserves the right to decline to give a rating if there is insufficient information upon which to base a rating £40 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Lowest weight 10st 11lb; Highest weight 12st 9lb Penalties, after May 18th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. The PPA Board has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and jockey, plus a £75 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 13 entries, 5 at £8 and 8 at £40. - Closed May 25th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3734; Second £1868; Third £933; Fourth £467; Fifth £234. (Penalty Value £4296.45) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.40 - THE WHITE SWAN HOTEL STRATFORD OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3079 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £385. for six yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases 8lb Of 3 steeple chases 12lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’and Maiden Hunters’Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if both wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases Regarding the 12lb penalty for at least three Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. White Swan Hotel, Stratford will award mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £75 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 18 entries at £30. - Closed May 25th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2677; Second £1339; Third £669; Fourth £335. (Penalty Value £3079.80) HC SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

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