WELCOME TO STRATFORD RACES
Welcome to this one of our busiest race days of the year This year we are part of a two year industry wide trail that sees our race times scheduled to start outside of the ‘protected window’ between 2pm and 4pm. This has been initiated by the BHA strategy review and the changes aim to grow British racing by increasing engagement among new and existing customers, improve revenues across all areas of the industry, promote investment in the sport through the recruitment and retention of owners, and encourage the best horses to be trained and raced in Britain.
The‘protectedwindow’ isaimingtoallowPremierRacedaysonSaturdays“room to breathe”, to be better promoted to tell the sport’s stories, improving betting andmediarightsrevenuesbycontrollingthenumberoffixtureswhichcanberun. As we are not a premier fixture we must race either before 2pm or after 4pm, hence our 4.12pm start.
It’s always a difficult time of the year for summer jumps tracks, summer horses have been busy since May and the winter horses are not yet back in full work and racing so we are delighted to have so many runners and thank the owners and trainers for supporting our course during the season
We would also like to thank all of this afternoons sponsors some of whom have supported the course for numerous years. We wish them and their guests a great afternoons racing
All of us here at Stratford Racecourse are committed to ensuring that you have a great day out. If you have any suggestions, complaints, questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us We can be reached either on the day, by contacting the office, or later by telephone, 01789 267949, or by email: info@stratfordracecourse.net
Mrs Ilona Barnett Managing Director and Company Secretary
7th-15th September 2024 Find out more
Yards, studs and aftercare centres across the country are opening their doors to celebrate the love, care and attention that racehorses receive 365 days a year.
Food&Drink
Food&Drink
There is a wide variety of food and drink available before and during the races. Treat yourself at one of our dining and bar facilities
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.
Savoury & Sweet Light Bites in the Bars
All our bars are now serving locally produced warm hand-crafted sausage rolls, Cornish pasties, cheese & onion slices, steak slices and vegan slices. For those with a sweet tooth we also offer a selection of muffins, including chocolate, lemon and blueberry.
AdditionalFoodOutlets
There are various other food outlets around the site, together with a variety of bars throughout the racecourse, serving a selection of beers, spirits, wines, champagnes and soft drinks.
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
Harry Atkins
4.12
Harry Bannister
5.20
James Best
5.20, 6.20
James Bowen
4.45, 5.50
Sean Bowen
4.45, 5.50, 6.20, 6.50
Mr Robbie David
5.20, 5.50
Charlie Deutsch
4.45
Murray Dodd
4.12
Listed below are the Jockeys & Trainers in action at today’s meeting TRAINERS
Stephen Allen 5.50
Peter & Michael Bowen
4.12
Tony Carroll
5.50
Ben Case
5.20
Anthony Charlton 4.12
Jake Coulson
4.12
Sarah-Jayne Davies 5.20
David Dennis 5.20
Robert Dunne 5.20, 6.20
Tristan Durrell 4.12, 6.20
Shane Fenelon 4.12
Theo Gillard 5.20
Jamie Hamilton 5.50
Charlie Hammond 4.45, 5.20, 6.50
Bradley Harris 4.12
Jack Hogan 4.12, 5.20
Brian Hughes 5.20, 6.50
Dylan Johnston 4.12
James Martin 5.50
Daire McConville 5.20
Beau Morgan 4.12
Craig Nichol 5.20, 6.50
David Noonan 5.20, 5.50
Fern O’Brien 4.12
Ciaran O’Shea 4.12
Oscar Palmer 4.12, 5.50
Lilly Pinchin 5.50
Caoilin Quinn 4.12
Isabelle Ryder 4.12
Nick Scholfield 6.50
Joshua Thompson 4.12
Alexandra Dunn 5.20
Stuart Edmunds 5.20
Brian Ellison 4.12, 5.20, 6.50
Sam England 4.12
Mark Gillard 5.50
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 6.20
Micky Hammond 4.12
Gary Hanmer 4.12, 5.20, 6.20
Daisy Hitchins 4.12, 5.20, 5.50
Martin Keighley 5.20, 5.50
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson 4.45, 6.50
Donald McCain 5.20, 6.50
Seamus Mullins 4.12, 5.50
Olly Murphy 4.45, 6.50
Fergal O’Brien 4.12
Henry Oliver 5.50
James Owen 4.12, 4.45, 6.20
Charles & Adam Pogson 5.50
David Rees 4.12
Mel Rowley 4.45
Dan Skelton 4.12, 6.20
Rob Summers 6.20
Joe Tickle 5.20
Nigel TwistonDavies 6.20
Jay Tidball 4.12
Jack Tudor 5.50
Sam TwistonDavies 6.20
Adam Wedge 5.20
Kielan Woods 4.45, 6.50
Tabitha Worsley 4.12, 5.20, 5.50
Toby Wynne 6.20
Mark Usher 4.12
Mark Walford 5.50
Christian Williams 5.50, 6.50
Max Young 4.12, 4.45, 5.20, 6.50
TRACK FACTS
TRACK DESCRIPTION
A left-handed triangular shaped track, one and a quarter miles in extent, with eight fences per circuit and a run-in of 200 yards. Two tight bends and three fences in the straight make the course sharp in nature.
TOP COURSE TRAINERS
LEADING TRAINERS AT STRATFORD (2019-2024) WITH RUNNERS:
D SKELTON (30 wins from 118 runners, 25%) runs RIVER ROBE (4.12), SACRE COEUR (6.20). FERGAL O’BRIEN (22 wins from 107 runners, 21%) runs EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN (4.12).
G HANMER (20 wins from 71 runners, 28%) runs RAZZO ITALIANO (4.12), CAMILLA’S CHOICE and ERIC CARMEN (5.20), SIR TIVO (6.20).
TRAINERS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
T CARROLL (6 wins from 44 runners, 14%) runs DOUGLAS DC (5.50).
B ELLISON (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs BRIAN’S JET (4.12), THE KING OF MAY (5.20), BLACKWATER LILLY (6.50).
D SKELTON (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runners listed above.
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS
LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2019-2024) WITH RIDES:
BRIAN HUGHES (20 wins from 106 rides, 19%) rides BALLINOULART (5.20), SERIOUS CHAT (6.50).
SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (19 wins from 118 rides, 16%) rides MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE (6.20).
SEAN BOWEN (15 wins from 79 rides, 19%) rides ROARING LEGEND (4.45), DON RAFAEL (5.50), FORGET THE WAY (6.20), ALL WELL AND GOOD (6.50).
JOCKEYS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
SEAN BOWEN (3 wins from 22 rides, 14%) rides listed above.
BRIAN HUGHES (2 wins from 12 rides, 17%) rides listed above.
SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (2 wins from 10 rides, 20%) rides listed above.
WEIGHTWATCHER
The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 4.12 RAZZO ITALIANO (won off 85 down 7lb to 78); CALL ME ROCKY (won off 105 down 7lb to 98); 5.50 FENNA’S LOSS (won off 104 down 13lb to 91); 6.20 EL BORRACHO (won off 134 down 4lb to 130); SIR TIVO (won off 129 down 4lb to 125).
STABLE MOVES
6.50 SERIOUS CHAT has moved from Yvonne Latta to D McCain.
LONGEST TRAVELLERS
FOREVER A DOVE (4.12) trained by J Coulson, Heaton, distance of 227 miles. ESPERTI (4.12) trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, distance of 193 miles. SUPPOSEDTOBE (4.12) trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, distance of 193 miles. AMBASSADOR (4.12) trained by M Hammond, Middleham, distance of 172 miles. BRIAN’S JET (4.12), THE KING OF MAY (5.20), BLACKWATER LILLY (6.50) trained by B Ellison, Malton, distance of 165 miles. ALLBETSOFF (5.50) trained by Mr M T Walford, Sheriff Hutton, distance of 158 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 5th September
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
only
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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
The Power Utilities Group Conditional Jockeys’
Selling Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds)
for four, five, six and seven yrs old
Total prize fund
£7150
Owners Prize Money Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (Penalty Value £3775.91) Weights raised 12lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
No./Horse
1 AMBASSADOR (IRE) (10) (£10000) 40-1461
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Natural Bloom (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
O Mr David Parry
T Micky Hammond, Middleham
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK and RED striped sleeves
Br Sir Robert Ogden
S Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good form, sixth of 14 in handicap on Flat at Catterick 10 days ago. Must enter calculations back in this sphere. Star Rating
2 RIVER ROBE (IRE) (8) (£10000) 506-155 5 11 7
B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - The River (IRE) (Westerner)
O The Blind Squirrels
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
BLACK, BLACK and PINK check sleeves and cap.
Br Jimmy Coffey
S Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut for new yard in handicap at Market Rasen in June but tongue tied when only fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good to firm) 8 days ago Handily weighted if back on song Star RatingHHHII Official
3 EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN (IRE) (21) (£10000) 430-420 6 11 7
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Ravish (Efisio)
O KHDRP6
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd
S Bresbet
BLACK and WHITE (quartered), BLACK sleeves, WHITE armlets, LIGHT BLUE cap, BLACK star
TIMEFORM VIEW Too free in first-time blinkers when eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now and can’t be discounted. Star
4 CALL ME ROCKY (IRE) (10) (£10000)
34P0-PP C 7 11 5
B g Society Rock (IRE) - Callmeakhab (IRE) (Intikhab (USA))
O Mr N. Plumb
T Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Br Tally-Ho Stud
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd
MAROON, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, LIGHT BLUE cap, WHITE diamonds.
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. First run since leaving Syd Hosie when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Worcester (16f, good) 10 days ago. Has something to prove
5 NADIM (IRE) (16) (£10000)
30-r330 CD 5 11 3
B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Nymphea (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE))
O Mr Eamon Kelly
T Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Br Juergen & Ursula Imm GbR
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd DARK BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Blinkered on his first run since leaving Syd Hosie when tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good) 16 days ago Needs to bounce back
6 ESPERTI (IRE) (16) (£10000)
B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE) (Milan)
O Toni & Dai
T David Rees, Haverfordwest
0PP-50P D 7 11 2
Br Ms Helga Moore
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2022 and pulled up in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good) 16 days ago. Blinkers are reached for now.
HARRY ATKINS (8)
TRISTAN DURRELL
7 SUPPOSEDTOBE (IRE) (12) (£10000) 036002 6 11 0
Gr g Epaulette (AUS) - Thunder In Myheart (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))
O Mr H. Jones & Mrs E. Evans
T Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Highfield Stud Ltd
S Peter and Karen Bowen Racing MAUVE, PURPLE chevron, hooped sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 10f on flat. 4/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good second of 5 in handicap chase at Cartmel (17.3f, heavy) 12 days ago. Not taken lightly back in this sphere.
8 TESSY LAD (IRE) (20) (£10000) P-642UP 5 10 12
B g Australia - Maracuja (Medicean)
O DOWN THE CARD
T Sam England, Guiseley
Br Manister House Stud
S Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd BLACK, WHITE seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 4 in Flat handicap at Pontefract (17 1f, good) 20 days ago Switches to hurdles with work to do
9 FOREVER A DOVE (IRE) (400) (£10000) 261/445- C 6 10 11
B m Westerner - Drumderry (IRE) (Shernazar)
O Mr Nick Carter
T Jake Coulson, Heaton
BLACK, MAUVE epaulets, hooped sleeves, striped cap.
Br Paddy Kinsella
S Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in April 2023 but off for 13 months since a below form fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (16.7f). Needs a couple of these to falter Star RatingHHIII
10 JOKER DU CHENET (FR) (8) (£10000) 0-44426 5 10 4
Br g Doctor Dino (FR) - Tanais du Chenet (FR) (Poliglote)
O Pontoon racing
T James Owen, Newmarket
LIGHT BLUE, PINK spots, armlets and star on cap.
Br Mme Marie-Laure Besnouin
S The Rare Breed Meat Company
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Fontwell (21.8f, good to firm) 8 days ago Enters calculations in his bid for a maiden success
11 BRIAN’S JET (IRE) (21) (£10000) P-35436 6 10 2
Gr g Jet Away - Carryonblue (IRE) (Milan)
O Mr J McAvoy, Mr C Lowther & Partners
T Brian Ellison, Malton
Br Ms Cecily Purcell
S Brian Ellison Racing Limited MAROON, BLACK epaulets, YELLOW sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 18 runs but he posted a respectable sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Not ruled out with blinkers back on. Engaged Bangor 5.05 Friday. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 79
12 ILL REEF (FR) (116) (£10000)
0/06F5-0 6 10 2
B g Secret Singer (FR) - Sainte Lyse (FR) (Fragrant Mix (IRE))
O Mr Max Young
T Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Mathieu Coutin & Jean-Pascal Landais
S Berkeley Carter Ltd YELLOW, DARK BLUE chevron, striped sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Ali Stronge when last of 13 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 116 days ago Much more is needed on his handicap hurdle debut. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 14/5/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 79
13 RAZZO ITALIANO (IRE) (11) (£10000) P/-06355 7 10 2
Br g Frammassone (IRE) - Funny Fish (FR) (Westerner)
O Mrs J. A. Ashley
Br Paddy Byrne
T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall BLACK, MAUVE star, MAUVE sleeves, MAROON stars, BLACK cap, MAUVE stars
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle here (16.3f, good) 11 days ago. Possibilities despite being 3lb out of the handicap Star RatingHHHII Official BHA
14 QUEEN OF STEEL (GB) (9) (£10000) 524-306 BF 4 10 2
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Canyara (GER) (Dansili)
O Mr K Jefferies & Partner
T Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br The Flying One
S MARK USHER RACING PINK, ROYAL BLUE epaulets and armlets, striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track when fourth of 9 in handicap at Ffos Las (16f, heavy) 9 days ago No forlorn hope in her bid for a breakthrough success Star RatingHHHII
SHANE FENELON (3)
CAOILIN
JOHNSTON
MURRAY DODD (5)
HOGAN
15 FAR AWAY WEST (IRE) (11) (£10000) 0-03200 5 10 2
Br m Yeats (IRE) - Pass The Honey (IRE) (Snurge)
O Troika Racing
T Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne GREY, PINK seams, GREY cap.
Br Oliver Loughlin
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and only tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.3f, good) 11 days ago. Others appeal more. Star RatingHHIII Official
16 BABY SHAM (GB) (32) (£10000) 400-560 6 10 2
B m Sir Percy - Zamzama (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
O Simon & Christine Prout
Br J. W. Parry
T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury S We Do Vans PURPLE, PINK cross belts and armlets, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Only sixth of 9 in Flat handicap at Catterick (15.9f) 32 days ago Reverts to hurdles with work to do from 11lb out of the handicap Star RatingHHIII Official
Number of Declared Runners 16................................................................................................(Exacta) Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7, 10, 13.
O’Brien) 8 ran
BETTING FORECAST:
4-1 Ambassador (IRE), 11-2 River Robe (IRE), 9-1 Supposedtobe (IRE), 10-1 Joker du Chenet (FR), Queen of Steel (GB), 12-1 Brian’s Jet (IRE), 14-1 Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE), 22-1 Nadim (IRE), 28-1 Esperti (IRE), Tessy Lad (IRE), Forever A Dove (IRE), 33-1 Call Me Rocky (IRE), Razzo Italiano (IRE), Far Away West (IRE), 50-1 Ill Reef (FR), Baby Sham (GB)
RACE SUMMARY:
Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and SUPPOSEDTOBE looks the way to go back hurdling after posting a very good second over fences at Cartmel last time. Ambassador comes here in good nick and is next on the list, with Joker du Chenet, Queen of Steel and River Robe all worthy of respect too. 1-2-3:
1.SUPPOSEDTOBE (IRE) 2.AMBASSADOR (IRE) 3.JOKER DU CHENET (FR)
P O W E R UT IL IT IE S LI MI TE D
Power Utilities Limited have 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
P R I Z E MO NE Y
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £132,686 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 24th June to 15th September 2024.
BRADLEY HARRIS
2023: ELHAM VALLEY (FR) 6 11 11 Liam Harrison 7-2 (Fergal
The Brian’s 90th Birthday Celebration
Novices’ Hurdle Race
(Class 4) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds)
for novice four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 CAVERN CLUB (IRE) (47) 1 4 11 5
Ch g Ribchester (IRE) - Merseybeat
O The Good Stock Syndicate Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
T James Owen, Newmarket S James Owen Racing DARK BLUE and BROWN stripes, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful middle-distance winner on the Flat and made a successful start over hurdles with any amount in hand in 8-runner novice over C&D (soft) on Rules debut 47 days ago, hard held Open to significant progress Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA
2 ROARING LEGEND (FR) (113) 223P1-3 D BF 4 11 5
Gr or Ro g Roaring Lion (USA) - Amarysia (FR)
O Mr Alan Peterson
Br S.C.E.A. Marmion Vauville et al
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote S Motaclan
BLACK and LIGHT BLUE (quartered), BLACK sleeves, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat and promising start over hurdles when runner-up in juveniles at Kempton and Musselburgh last winter Had a breathing opandmadethe mostofdropinclasswhenreadilylandingtheodds atChepstowinApril DisappointingatAintreenexttimebutbig chanceifbouncing back STEWARDS
NOTE: Following its run on 17/5/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 119
3 LEAVE HER
TO ME (GB) (52) 010/-01 CD 6 11 0
B m Kayf Tara - Marie Deja La (FR)
O Lady Godiva Racing Syndicate
Br Miss Amanda Lysaght
T David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
RED, MAROON sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in 2022 and came good at the second time of asking back from an absence when just clinging on in 2m Uttoxeter maiden 52 days ago More needed under a penalty, though. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
4 SOX’S SUN (IRE) (44)
B g Zambezi Sun - Sox’s Girl (IRE)
O BS Racing
T Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge
NON-RUNNER
Br Patrick Goulding
LIGHT BLUE, RED stars, PURPLE sleeves, RED cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in maiden hurdle at Worcester (16f, good, 250/1) on debut 44 days ago
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5 KADARRA (GB) (51) F-P6 7 10 7
B m Telescope (IRE) - Kadana
O Best Foot Forward
T Max Young, Sneads Green
Br R. W. Russell
S Berkeley Carter Ltd
YELLOW, BLACK stripe, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW armlets, BLACK cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held completed starts over hurdles.
6 MY BOBBY’S LASS (GB) (43) 60-60 5 10 7
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Chocca Wocca
O Mr Bob Barrett
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br James and Jean Potter Ltd
S Bob Price & Son Groundworks
DARK BLUE, WHITE epaulets, WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks one for low-grade handicaps after this.
KIELAN WOODS
HAMMOND
DEUTSCH
Number of Declared Runners 6 (Exacta) Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6.
2023: DONNIE AZOFF (IRE) 7 11 6 Gavin Sheehan 13-8 (Jamie Snowden) 3 ran
BETTING FORECAST:
5-6 Roaring Legend (FR), 13-8 Cavern Club (IRE), 10-1 Leave Her To Me (GB), 80-1 My Bobby’s Lass (GB), 150-1 Kadarra (GB)
RACE SUMMARY:
CAVERN CLUB probably didn’t achieve much in form terms with his main market rival flopping at Cartmel, but he still scored with any amount in hand and, with much better to come, he’s taken to improve past standard-setter Roaring Legend, who presumably wasn’t right to falter as he did on the run-in at Aintree when last seen in May
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M A U R E E N BE AR D
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S P O N S O R S TH AN KS
3 R D RA C E 5 .
The Power Utilities Group Handicap Steeple Chase
(Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £9150
Owners Prize Money Winner £3696; Second £1847; Third £924; Fourth £462; Fifth £231. (Penalty Value £4832.11)
SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1
BEGIN THE LUCK (IRE) (7) 522035 C 8 12 0
B g Le Fou (IRE) - Bobsyourdad (IRE)
O Miss Daisy Hitchins Br Edward Burns
T Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW check
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner here last summer for another yard. Solid efforts in defeat when runner-up here (21f) and Newton Abbot in June before finishing well held at Uttoxeter. Back on track last 2 starts and needs considering back down in class Star RatingHHHHH Official
2 ISHOLO DU VIVIEN (FR) (48) 5-41310 C 6 11 13
Br g Voiladenuo (FR) - Sholowisas (FR)
O Mrs Carol Shaw
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
RED, BLACK stars, diabolo on sleeves and stars on cap.
Br Mr Yves Letort
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has taken well to fences this summer, winning handicaps here (17f) and Cartmel (21f). Dropped away very quickly here last time but type to bounce back STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/7/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly Star RatingHHHHI
3 CALVIC (IRE) (44) 16-2146 BF 8 11 10
Br g Califet (FR) - Zihuatanejo Breeze (IRE)
O The Calvic Partnership
Br Bill Hayes & Declan Doyle
T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard S Silcock Dawson & Partners, Science Supplements DARK BLUE and YELLOW diabolo, YELLOW cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW In fine form for his new yard, scoring at Worcester in June before decent efforts in defeat next 2 starts Player in a change of headgear if seeing out longer trip
4 NICKELFORCE (IRE) (97) 24134-3 5 11 10
B g Workforce - Nickel (IRE)
O Lovell Massey Meads Smith Walsh
T Ben Case, Banbury
Br Mr Neville Reid
S David Andrews Construction Limited BLACK, RED inverted triangle, sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who was off the mark at Plumpton in January and decent efforts in defeat since. Makes chase debut in a thin race so player if taking to this sphere.
5 THE KING OF MAY (FR) (47) 660-051 10 11 6
B g High Rock (IRE) - Waltzing (IRE)
O Mr B. Dunn Br Mr Alain Lebret & Mr Pascal Noue
T Brian Ellison, Malton S Brian Ellison Racing Limited YELLOW, BLACK triple diamond and armlets
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally capitalised on a falling mark at Cartmel but in a race that looks ropey form Opposable
6 ERIC CARMEN (IRE) (55) 0-51P03 8 10 2
B g Fame And Glory - Cooper’s Joy (IRE)
O The Ed-Chester Partnership Br Patrick Doyle
T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall S Tote RED, WHITE chevron, halved sleeves, RED and WHITE striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor hurdler but finally capitalised on lower mark when scoring in the mud at Southwell in May. Not in same form next 2 starts but back on track when third here in July Offered
ROBBIE DAVID (7)
NICHOL
ROBERT DUNNE
7 CAMILLA’S CHOICE
(IRE) (49) PP-00PP D 8 10 2
B m Americain (USA) - Shantourini (IRE)
O Mr Gwyn Evans
T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Br Stone Electrical Ltd
RED and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), EMERALD GREEN sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of form since winning at Bangor (hurdles) last summer so plenty to prove.
8
INVINCIBLE WISH (IRE) (10) 542610 C 12 10 2
B g Vale of York (IRE) - Moonlight Wish (IRE)
O Michael & Lesley Wilkes Br Cyril Ryan
T Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster S Tote
EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW diamonds, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, YELLOW armlets and diamonds on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who finally shedded maiden status at Stratford. However, has never been the most consistent and struggled at Worcester next time 1lb out of handicap
9
DREAMSUNDERMYFEET
Br g Yeats (IRE) - Change of Plan (IRE)
O Martin Keighley Racing Club
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
(IRE)
(21)P/50P-00 9 10 2
Br Mrs Mary Motherway
S Fbc Manby Bowdler
WHITE, DARK BLUE stars, RED sleeves, DARK BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in 2021/22 but has largely struggled since and similar scenario likely from 2lb out of the handicap Change of headgear
10
BALLINOULART (IRE) (16) 34-3460 6 10 2
B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lace Parasol (IRE)
O The Kingpins
T David Dennis, Banbury
LIGHT BLUE, large RED spots and spots on cap.
Br Susan Bredin
S Palladium Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but made the frame once more since switched to chasing when fourth at Worcester (23f) in June Shaped like a non-stayer starting out for this yard at Newton Abbot last month and this distance more suitable Respected despite being 3lb out of the handicap.
11 EMBERSCOMBE (IRE)
(16)
Br m Califet (FR) - Market Niche (IRE)
O The Exmoor Partners
T Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br William Flood
DARK GREEN and BROWN (quartered), PURPLE sleeves, YELLOW cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in a bumper and completed starts over hurdles when trained by Jeremy Scott
Showed her first form under Rules when runner-up in novice handicap on chase bow at Newton Abbot in June but well held there next time 9lb out of the handicap
12
VOICE OF HOPE (IRE) (91) 46PP0-P
Br g Poet’s Voice - Viennese Whirl
O Mr D. Broadhurst
T Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Hobnob Partnership
S Berkeley Carter Ltd
DARK GREEN, YELLOW chevrons, DARK GREEN sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Established as very limited and he’s a long way out of the weights
13 INSTANT GAMBLER (IRE) (564) FU/00P0/- 8 10 2
B g Getaway (GER) - Ostarakov (GER)
O Lycett & WBB
T Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Br Liam Gavin
S Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
LIGHT GREEN, WHITE epaulets, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN stars, LIGHT GREEN cap, WHITE star
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer. No form over hurdles.
Number of Declared Runners 13................................................................................................(Exacta)
Visor worn first time by No. 3, 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7, 10, 12.
DAIRE
MCCONVILLE (7)
BRIAN HUGHES
TABITHA WORSLEY (3)
2023: STEEL WAVE (IRE) 13 11 11 Tabitha Worsley 9-2 (Gary Hanmer) 5 ran
BETTING FORECAST:
7-2 Begin The Luck (IRE), 6-1 Isholo du Vivien (FR), The King of May (FR), 13-2 Calvic (IRE), 7-1 Nickelforce (IRE), 10-1 Ballinoulart (IRE), 16-1 Eric Carmen (IRE), 22-1 Dreamsundermyfeet (IRE), 28-1 Invincible Wish (IRE), 33-1 Camilla’s Choice (IRE), 100-1 Emberscombe (IRE), 200-1 Voice of Hope (IRE), 300-1 Instant Gambler (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY:
BEGIN THE LUCK has a good record here and shaped as if still in form at Newton Abbot last week, so can take advantage of this drop in class. Isholo du Vivien has been all or nothing over fences so far but he’s a player if bouncing back, while Nickelforce is consistent over hurdles and makes his chase bow in a thin race.
1-2-3:
1.BEGIN THE LUCK (IRE) 2.ISHOLO DU VIVIEN (FR) 3.NICKELFORCE (IRE)
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P O W E R UT IL IT IE S LI MI TE D
Power Utilities Limited have 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
HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY NIAMH
HUDDLESTON! have a wonderful day at Stratford Racecourse today xx
The Power Utilities Group Handicap Hurdle Race
(Class 4)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) for three yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £8650
Owners Prize Money Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06)
SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 DOUGLAS DC (IRE) (38)
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Hollie Point
O Mrs Susan Keable
T Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
04523P- D 6 12 1
Br Rockfield Farm
S Mill House Racing Limited RED, YELLOW star, RED sleeves, YELLOW spots, RED cap, YELLOW star
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful hurdler in Ireland for Gordon Elliott who shaped well on a few occasions for his new yard last season.Turned in his best effort of the season on the Flat at Leicester just over 5 weeks ago and returns to hurdling in a lower-grade race than usual. Interesting. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 31/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away Star RatingHHHHH Official
2 ALLBETSOFF (IRE) (14)
B g Carlotamix (FR) - Longer Lashes (IRE)
4-0161P D 8 11 13
O New Vision Bloodstock & G B Walford Br John O’Brien
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton S Cube3 Construction Ltd RED, WHITE chevron, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE stars, RED cap, WHITE star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Notched 3 wins in the first half of last season and has enhanced his strike rate further this summer, adding a couple more to his tally, including at Uttoxeter in July However, needs to cast aside a poor effort at Cartmel last time Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 109
3 PILLAR
OF STEEL (GB) (41)
B m Shirocco (GER) - Miss Conduct
O Steel Partners
4-60016 CD 9 11 13
Br J. Spearing and Kate Ive
T Henry Oliver, Kinnersley S Pension Partners Llp DARK BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), WHITE sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW A bit hit and miss but very much on a going day when back to winning ways at Market Rasen (16.5f, good) in July Not quite in the same form when sixth at Uttoxeter since, however.
4 PAK ARMY (IRE) (7) PPP6-33 CD 9 11 7
Ch g Arcano (IRE) - Charity Box
O Miss Daisy Hitchins
T Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW check
Br G. Kenny & Michael Nolan
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who again ran creditably when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to firm) last week Blinkers back on and likely to remain competitive.
5 RUBIES OR GOLD (IRE) (7) 63005 5 11 4
B g Getaway (GER) - Craggy View (IRE)
O Bedford & Noel
Br John O’Dwyer
T Christian Williams, Bridgend S Baker Noel Ltd
DARK BLUE, WHITE stars, RED sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on the second of 2 starts in Irish bumpers (for Mags Mullins) and has shown promise in his qualifying runs Opening mark could have been kinder, though.
6 CALLIN BATON ROUGE (IRE) (21) 242-211 D 6 11 4
B m Westerner - All My Judges
O Pete Wordingham & Charles Pogson Br Reid & Murphy Bloodstock
T Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield
MAUVE, PURPLE stars, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2 wins from as many starts for new yard in 13-runner handicap (5/1) at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to firm) 21 days ago, well on top finish. Hit with 10lb rise but further improvement can’t be ruled out.
LILLY PINCHIN
JAMIE HAMILTON
TABITHA WORSLEY (3)
TUDOR
JAMES BOWEN
7 DON RAFAEL (IRE) (21)
B g Always Dreaming (USA) - Palinodie (FR)
06-6213 CD BF 4 11 4
O The Lucky Seven Br Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham S Fbc Manby Bowdler
ROYAL BLUE, RED Cross of Lorraine, RED and ROYAL BLUE check sleeves, RED cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed again to make it third time lucky over hurdles in a C&D maiden in July. Ran at least as well when third to Callin Baton Rouge on handicap debut at Market Rasen subsequently and ought to remain competitive. Star RatingHHHII Official
8 FENNA’S LOSS (IRE) (17)
Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Caronova (IRE)
PPP-000 D 7 10 9
O Stephen Allen Br P. O’Gorman
T Stephen Allen, Chipping Norton
BLACK and PINK (quartered), BLACK sleeves, PINK spots.
TIMEFORM VIEW Has finished tailed off both starts over hurdles this season and easily passed over STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/8/2024 it was reported that the horse lost both fore shoes
9
KILCUMMIN (IRE) (29) 351P-03 4 10 6
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Aspasi
O Red Star Racing Br Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd
T Mark Gillard, Sherborne
WHITE, RED star and star on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped better than on his handicap hurdle debut when third of 12 at Newton Abbot in July, despite not being seen to best effect. Offered little back on the Flat at Brighton last month but shouldn’t be judged too harshly on that run now back over hurdles
10 VIN ROUGE (IRE) (16)
Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Adventure Seeker (FR)
RatingHHHII
6 10 2
O Mrs Deborah Potter Br Camas Park Stud & Summerhill
T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
WHITE, MAUVE stripe, striped cap.
S We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdle winner who was in good form on the Flat earlier in the year but offered little back over jumps at Newton Abbot 16 days ago Something to prove on the back of that.
RatingHHHII
Number of Declared Runners 10 (Exacta) Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 10.
2023: MAX OF STARS (FR) 3 10 8 Brian Hughes 6-4 (Ollie
7-2 Callin Baton Rouge (IRE), 11-2 Pak Army (IRE), Don Rafael (IRE), 15-2 Pillar of Steel (GB), 8-1 Douglas Dc (IRE), 10-1 Allbetsoff (IRE), 14-1 Kilcummin (IRE), 16-1 Vin Rouge (IRE), 18-1 Rubies Or Gold (IRE), 50-1 Fenna’s Loss (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY:
DOUGLAS DC ran well on his most recent Flat outing and returns to hurdling in a lower-grade race than usual, so he’s put forward as the answer Hat-trick seeker Callin Baton Rouge and Pak Army head the opposition. 1-2-3: 1.DOUGLAS DC (IRE) 2.CALLIN BATON ROUGE (IRE) 3.PAK ARMY (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
SEAN
BOWEN
JAMES MARTIN (5)
The Wynchwood Handicap Steeple Chase
(Class 3)
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2m 213yds)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 EL BORRACHO (IRE) (11) 134-044 D 9 12 0
Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Flame of Hibernia (IRE)
O El Borracho Syndicate
T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Christopher Maye
EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW epaulets, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser at best and a likeable type who jumps nimbly Shaped like a non-stayer back in this sphere here (19.4f) last time and return to shorter in his favour. One to consider from tempting mark. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA
2 SACRE
COEUR (FR) (69)
Gr m Montmartre (FR) - Singaporette (FR)
O Dick and Mandy Higgins
232-630 D 8 11 11
Br S.A.S. Haras de la Huderie
T Dan Skelton, Alcester S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE triple diamond, striped sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time chase winner last season who found latest Uttoxeter assignment too competitive but had previously run well at Newton Abbot Nudged down 2lb and one to consider Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating
3 SIR TIVO (FR) (48) 13-0054 CD 10 11 9
B g Deportivo - Miss Possibility (USA)
O Mrs J. A. Ashley
T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Br Mr Christophe Jouandou
BLACK, MAUVE star, MAUVE sleeves, MAROON stars, BLACK cap, MAUVE stars
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner who ran well at Uttoxeter in June, but poor back here next time. Down another 3lb Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating
4 MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE (IRE) (143) 11400P- 7 11 2
B g Libertarian - Cassandrasway (IRE)
O Mr F J Mills & Mr W R Mills
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Ms Ruth Young
MAROON and LIGHT BLUE diabolo, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2m handicap hurdles at Ludlow and Huntingdon last autumn. Out of form in the spring but worth a look now chasing Star RatingHHHII Official BHA
5 FORGET THE WAY (GB) (49) P-3U243 7 10 8
B g Getaway (GER) - Forget The Ref (IRE)
O Mr D. H. Gibbon
T James Owen, Newmarket
YELLOW, BLACK chevron and spots on cap.
Br Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle
S The Injured Jockeys Fund
TIMEFORM VIEW Been in good order for new yard this year, running well reverted to fences at Market Rasen 7 weeks ago, faring best of those ridden close up Has more races in him.
6 BOOM BOOM (IRE) (67)
B g Califet (FR) - She Is A Cracker (FR)
O Mr Paul Waldron
T Rob Summers, Solihull
Br Philip Heskin
DARK BLUE, ORANGE chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, ORANGE stars, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in 2m maiden hurdle at Wincanton in April 2023 for Nicky Henderson but mostly heavy defeats when completing over fences, showing some ability remains from 25lb out of the handicap here last time Stiff task again.
TOBY WYNNE (3)
BETTING FORECAST:
5-2 Forget The Way (GB), 3-1 El Borracho (IRE), 7-2 Sacre Coeur (FR), 15-2 Moveit Like Minnie (IRE), 8-1 Sir Tivo (FR), 28-1 Boom Boom (IRE) RACE SUMMARY: EL BORRACHO has become very well handicapped and could be set to strike down in trip having shaped encouragingly here last time. Forget The Way is feared most ahead of Sacre Coeur 1-2-3: 1.EL BORRACHO (IRE) 2.FORGET
In memory of Andy
A very much missed husband to Marian, father, grampy and friend to many, who was sadly taken from us in February 2014.
Andy spent many happy hours working as a Jockeys Valet and enjoyed racing.
As a tribute to keep his memory alive, his family and friends have rallied round to sponsor this race and many are here today to remember him with much love and affection and enjoy a day at the races.
The Andy Townsend Memorial
Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) for four and five yrs old
Total prize fund £4500
Owners Prize Money Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 ALL WELL AND GOOD (GB) (44) 21 D 4 11 7
B g Mukhadram - World of Good
O Mr Gary Allsopp Br Aiden Murphy
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote S Allsopp & Allsopp WHITE, BLACK diamonds on sleeves, check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW From a very good Flat family and, having made a promising start when second at Worcester (2m) in June, he duly went one place better when landing 12-runner bumper back at that venue a month later. Possibilities under a penalty. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA
2 CARAMELO RAPIDO (IRE) (112) 4-3 5 11 2
B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Capuccina (FR)
O Mr Max Young Br Cyril O’Hara
T Max Young, Sneads Green S Berkeley Carter Ltd YELLOW, DARK BLUE chevron, striped sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 3-y-o, Spanish Moon gelding Half-brother to 5 winners, including fairly useful hurdle winner/useful chaser Capuccimix. Made the frame both starts in points, third on latest outing (May 18). Yard 1-19 with their runners in this sphere in recent seasons Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - CHARLIE
3 FIDENDUM (GB) (11)
B g Passing Glance - Think of The Money
O Three Saints One Sinner Br G. Davies
0-5 5 11 2
T David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold RED, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, RED spots
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability at long odds in a Ludlow bumper (15.7f) in April but looked a tricky ride (hung right on bends) when last of 5 in a C&D bumper 11 days ago Others rate stronger STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/8/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
4 SERIOUS CHAT (IRE) (97)
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Mathine (FR)
O Greyland Ltd
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot
S Greyland Ltd WHITE, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN armlets, WHITE cap, LIGHT GREEN stars.
TIMEFORM VIEW Doyen gelding who shaped with definite promise both starts for Yvonne Latta in Ireland, second of 9 in bumper at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 97 days ago That form gives him obvious claims on debut for new yard.
5 KAPTAIN DU HOUX (FR) (48)
Gr g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Elliston Emery (FR)
O Sue Howell
T Christian Williams, Bridgend
WHITE, BLACK cross belts, YELLOW sleeves and cap.
Br Mr Camille Ferchaud & Mr Thomas Maudet
S NAF
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability amidst greenness when sixth of 9 in a C&D bumper back in July but likelihood is he’s one for later on.
6 BLACKWATER LILLY (GB) (43)
B f Casamento (IRE) - Cuckoo’s Calling
O Richard & Katherine Gilbert
T Brian Ellison, Malton
Br Straightline Bloodstock
S Straightline (NE) Ltd
ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (quartered), BLACK and WHITE striped sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Some encouragement at Market Rasen on debut in July and improved when runner-up at Uttoxeter (good) 19 days later, with the winner successful over hurdles next time.
Respected with further progress to come Star
KIELAN WOODS
2023: AUGHAFATTEN (IRE) 5 11 2 Mr Dara McGill 2-5 (Gerald Stephen Quinn) 3 ran
BETTING FORECAST:
11-10 Serious Chat (IRE), 3-1 Blackwater Lilly (GB), 4-1 All Well And Good (GB), 18-1 Fidendum (GB), 25-1 Caramelo Rapido (IRE), 33-1 Kaptain du Houx (FR)
RACE SUMMARY:
The form SERIOUS CHAT displayed in a couple of bumpers in Ireland earlier this year gives himstrong claims on debut for Donald McCain and he’s fancied to come out on top. Blackwater Lily stepped up on her debut when second at Uttoxeter in July and she’s feared, along with Worcester-scorer All Well And Good.
1-2-3: 1.SERIOUS CHAT (IRE) 2.BLACKWATER LILLY 3.ALL WELL AND GOOD FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
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T H E FR IE ND S AN D FA MI LY OF AN DY TO WN SE ND
The Friends and Family of Andy Townsend have 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.
R A C E CO ND IT IO N S
First Race 4.12 - THE POWER
UTILITIES GROUP CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ SELLING
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3775 to the winning horse The second to receive £1737, the third £868, the fourth £434 and the fifth £216. for four, five, six and seven yrs old only. Enter by noon, September 2nd and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 5th. Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to September 4th, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £6000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £10000. Power Utilities Ltd 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. A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable The post race auction of the winner will be conducted in GUINEAS. 25 entries at £27. - Closed September 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (Penalty Value £3775.91) Weights raised 12lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 4.45 - THE BRIAN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, September 2nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Maureen Beard has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 21 entries at £40 - Closed September 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 5.20 - THE POWER UTILITIES GROUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4832 to the winning horse The second to receive £2223, the third £1111, the fourth £556 and the fifth £277. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. £39 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 5th. Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Power Utilities Ltd will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 19 entries, 1 at £8 and 18 at £39 - Closed September 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3696; Second £1847; Third £924; Fourth £462; Fifth £231. (Penalty Value £4832.11)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 5.50 - THE POWER UTILITIES GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4568 to the winning horse The second to receive £2101, the third £1050, the fourth £525 and the fifth £262. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £36 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £29 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 5th. Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 6lb Power Utilities Ltd have kindly sponsored 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. 16 entries at £36. - Closed September 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06)
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 6.20 - THE WYNCHWOOD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £62 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £49 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10 00 a.m. September 5th. Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Wynchwood 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. 7 entries at £62. - Closed September 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money.Winner £6059; Second £3029;Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 6.50 - THE ANDY TOWNSEND MEMORIAL OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 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 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, September 2nd and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10 00 a.m. September 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb 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. Family and Friends of the Late Andy Townsend have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £75 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 8 entries at £22. - Closed September 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
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