FAMILY DAY Y DA
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.
WELCOME TO STRATFORD RACES
Welcome
to Family Day 2025
Today is one of the highlights of our season and we are delighted to welcome so many families on this lovely afternoon.
Together with 7 action-packed horse races we also have 2 Shetland pony races and a pantomime race so do cheer them all on We will once again have free to use children’s activities based within the centre course enclosure. If you have purchased a main enclosure ticket you are also welcome to use the centre course
Today they include;
Jurassic Earth - They have brought with them several dinosaurs for an afternoon out. These include the most dangerous of all, the T Rex Dinosaur, who will be released from his cage with a ranger wandering the crowds. He will be accompanied by a raptor and 2 baby dinosaurs Approach with caution
Mad Dom Crowd Entertainer
Fairground Rides – Dodgems & Teacups
Pirate Ship Inflatable
Spider Man Bouncy Castle
Face Painters
Best dressed picnic competition – no entry required a judge will visit the centre course during the first part of the afternoon and the winner will be announced over the P A and will receive 10 tickets which can be used to go racing during the year
Next week is Ladies Day when we encourage everyone to dress up and get involved with the best dressed competitions We have some great prizes provided by some fantastic local businesses. Full details can be found on page 43
We are here to provide you with a good day out. If you have suggestions, complaints, questions or comments, please contact us at the office via email; info@stratfordracecourse.net or telephone 01789 267949
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.
Pinchin
Harry Skelton 4.27, 5.35
Jay Tidball 2.42
Sam Twiston-Davies 2.07, 4.27, 5.02
Chris Ward 2.42, 3.52, 5.35
Adam Wedge 3.17, 5.02
Kielan Woods 3.17
Deborah Cole 2.42
Tom Dascombe 3.52
Lemos De Souza 3.52
David Dennis 5.02
Harry Derham 3.52
Dominic Elsworth 2.42
Michael Gates
2.42, 5.35
James Grassick 3.52
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 5.02
Tom Gretton 2.07, 3.17
Alex Hales 5.35
Grace Harris 2.42 Nigel Hawke 5.35
Nicky Henderson 5.02
Hannah James 4.27 D. J. Jeffreys 4.27
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson 3.17
Alan King 3.52
Charlie Longsdon 2.42
Donald McCain 4.27
Neil Mulholland 3.17
Seamus Mullins 2.07
James Owen 2.07, 5.02, 5.35
Ella Pickard 2.07
Dave Roberts 2.42
Mel Rowley 2.07
Oliver Signy 3.52
Dan Skelton 2.42, 4.27, 5.35
Rob Summers 2.07
Joanne Thomason-Murphy 5.35
Alison Thorpe 5.35
Bill Turner 3.52
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies 3.17, 4.27
Archie Watson 3.52
Evan Williams 3.17
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 (2020-2025) WITH RUNNERS:
D SKELTON (31 wins from 125 runners, 25%) runs ASIAN STAR (2.42), DIAMOND AMBITION (4.27), MOKORO (5.35)
A KING (14 wins from 54 runners, 26%) runs BLUE TEMPUS (3.52).
N & W TWISTON-DAVIES (13 wins from 80 runners, 16%) runs SLIEVEGAR (3.17), WHATYOUWAITINGFOR (4.27)
C LONGSDON (11 wins from 56 runners, 20%) runs IKIGAI STAR (2.42)
TRAINERS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
J OWEN (7 wins from 53 runners, 13%) runs GREENROCK ABBEY (2.07), HECOULDBETHEONE (5.02), MR LE PHILOSOPHE (5.35)
A WATSON (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs GEORGINIO (3.52).
A KING (3 wins from 7 runners, 43%) runners listed above
C LONGSDON (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runners listed above
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS
LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2020-2025) WITH RIDES:
HARRY SKELTON (26 wins from 86 rides, 30%) rides DIAMOND AMBITION (4.27), MOKORO (5.35)
SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (20 wins from 114 rides, 18%) rides GREENROCK ABBEY (2.07), WHATYOUWAITINGFOR (4.27), HECOULDBETHEONE (5.02).
KIELAN WOODS (16 wins from 76 rides, 21%) rides GETTHEPOT (3.17)
HARRY BANNISTER (15 wins from 72 rides, 21%) rides GRASSHOPPER TIME (5.35)
JOCKEYS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (3 wins from 19 rides, 16%) rides listed above
THOMAS BELLAMY (2 wins from 7 rides, 29%) rides BLUE TEMPUS (3.52), HOEYFIELD LAD (4.27).
HENRY BROOKE (2 wins from 16 rides, 12%) rides EL BORRACHO (5.02).
ADAM WEDGE (2 wins from 14 rides, 14%) rides BACKINACTION (3.17), TIME INTERVAL (5.02).
WEIGHTWATCHER
The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years:
2.07 MCGRATH FROM CLUNE (won off 92 down 10lb to 82);
2.42 BAIKAL (won off 98 down 18lb to 80).
STABLE MOVES
3.52 TILLMOUTH has moved from M Seror to James Grassick; 4.27 HOEYFIELD LAD has moved from Gerard Lawless to D J Jeffreys
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including -11th July
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
Aspall 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
& 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
1:
Shetland Pony Race 1 -
Pony: Firle Ruben
Jockey: Hetty Roddis
Owner: Mrs H Roddis
Trainer: Mrs H Roddis
Experienced combination showed great form last season Always runs a good race
2:
Pony: Schiehallion Firelight
Jockey: Rose Casspi Paskin
Owner:
Trainer:
First race for this combination Has shown great speed over fences
3:
Pony: Cranford Fireman
Jockey: Freya Maguire
Owner: Mrs N McGrath
Trainer: J Maguire
First flat race for this combination Exciting combination this season
4:
Pony: Pankymore Rumpy Pumpy
Jockey: Millie Owen
Owner: Mr J Akehurst
Trainer: J Owen
Pony has raced previously, jockeys first season, from a racing family
5:
Pony: Beeftub Felix
Jockey: Imogen Goddard
Owner: Mrs H Goddard
Trainer: Mr J Goddard
Experienced combination. Very consistent, should be in the mix.
11:
Pony: Muness Swift
Jockey: Phoebe Rahman
Owner: Miss I Bride
Trainer: Miss I Bride
12.45pm
6:
Pony: Gately Lucky George
Jockey: Hetty Neal
Owner: Ms F Johnson
Trainer: Ms F Johnson
Experienced combination. Has had great results over fences
7:
Pony: Merkisayre Calvados
Jockey: Pixi Hopkins
Owner: Miss P Dadson
Trainer: Miss P Dadson
Experienced pony over fences. First race for the jockey.
8:
Pony: Oldworlde Daniel
Jockey: Charlie Downham
Owner: Miss I Bride
Trainer: Mrs R Downham
Very experienced combination. Shows great speed over fences.
9:
Pony: Stepley Taurus
Jockey: Poppy Willis
Owner: Ms T Pitman
Trainer: Ms T Pitman
Experienced jockey, from a racing family. First season racing for this young pony.
10:
Pony: Stepley Thistle
Jockey: Gabriella Fisher
Owner: Ms S Fisher
Trainer: Ms S Fisher
First season for this jockey Has had good results over fences
New combination this season First flat race
Jockey has raced previously.
Shetland Pony Race 2 - 1.00pm
1:
Pony: Cranford Hydrogen
Jockey: Amy Lister
Owner: Ms S Arrowsmith
Trainer: Ms S Arrowsmith
Ran very well in their previous flat race start. Exciting combination for the season ahead
2:
Pony: Delhurens Isabella
Jockey: Ava Thomas
Owner: Mrs H Diaper
Trainer: Mrs M Shepherd
First year for this combination First run on the flat
3:
Pony: Stow Vidal
Jockey: Hettie Cornwaithe
Owner: Ms S Lambert
Trainer: Ms S Lambert
Ran a great first race on the flat at Huntingdon.
4:
Pony: Blacktor Boomerang
Jockey: Henry Wharfe
Owner: Ms J Holder
Trainer: Ms J Holder
Jockey and ponys first season racing. First flat race for this combination.
5:
Pony: Broadspring Phantom
Jockey: Bea Rowan
Owner: Mrs R Thornton
Trainer: Mrs R Thornton
Pony has raced for several years. Very fast over fences. Jockeys first season.
11:
Pony: Shelcroft Cloudy
Jockey: Owen Parker
Owner: Ms C White
Trainer: Ms S Parker
6:
Pony: Claredale Edward
Jockey: Teddy Holliday
Owner: Mrs S Holliday
Trainer: Mrs M Shepherd
Experienced combination showed great form last season. Always runs a good race.
7:
Pony: Cranford Fantastic
Jockey: Charlotte Warner
Owner: Mrs M Shepherd
Trainer: Mrs M Shepherd
Second season for this combination. Always runs a good race.
8:
Pony: Briar Smokey Joe
Jockey: Olivia Eglise
Owner: Ms G Nicholls
Trainer: Ms S Eglise
Very experienced pony Shows great speed on the flat
9:
Pony: Stepley Dax
Jockey: Charlotte Harvey
Owner: Mrs L Harvey
Trainer: Mrs L Harvey
New combination this season First flat race
10:
Pony: Stepley Samara
Jockey: Sophie Goldstone
Owner: Ms L Prentice
Trainer: Ms L Prentice
New combination this year. First flat race
Second flat race for this combination. Should run a good race
The Best Dressed PRIZES FOR on b cho
It will be secretly judged for picnics on the centre course only, during racing. Winners will be announced before the 4th race. Winners chosen will receive main enclosure tickets for another race meeting of their choice and a bottle of fizz.
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THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM CHARITY PANTOMIME HORSE RACE - 1.15pm
RACE - OMIME
1 HOWDEN INSURANCE
RUNNER 1: CALLUM MITCHELL RUNNER 2: GUEST
Stratford upon Avon’s local insurance broker.
2 BIRMINGHAM MOSELEY SPORTING VILLAGE
RUNNER 1: GEORGIA BAILEY RUNNER 2: SIMON BRITTON
Home to the historic Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club, the Sporting Village brings together rugby, football, beach volleyball, padel tennis, bowls, walking rugby, and gym facilities in one vibrant destination. With thousands of players, supporters, families, and visitors engaging with the site each week. We’d love you to join us for the first home game of the rugby season on September 13th as we take on Leicester Lions with a fabulous offer for a family of 4 for £12. Simply go to the club’s website moseleyrugby.co.uk and use the discount code PANTO50
3 NFU MUTUAL
RUNNER 1: LOUIS HAUGH RUNNER 2: ALEX MCCROSSEN
NFU Mutual is proud to deliver more than simply insurance. Making farming safer, supporting rural initiatives across the UK and helping to look after the environment are just some of the ways we do that. To find out more about everything we do to support our communities, visit https://www.nfumutual.co.uk/about-us/responsible-business
4 UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM CHARITY
RUNNER 1: HELEN TOMBLIN RUNNER 2: MARY TOMBLIN
University Hospitals Birmingham Charity exists to help provide those added extras that are “over and above” what can be provided by the NHS at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital, and Solihull Hospital.
1 S T RA C E 2 . 07
The University Hospitals Birmingham Charity
Handicap Steeple Chase
(Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 3f 98yds)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £7650
Owners Prize Money Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96)
Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 47 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 ROMANOR (GB) (19)
B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Salinia (IRE)
604-224 C 11 12 0
O Four Hens And A Cock Br BBA 2010 Ltd
T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury S We Do Vans
BROWN, BEIGE striped sleeves, BEIGE cap, RED star
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner isn’t straightforward but did string together a pair of runner-up efforts in May. Found a run of relatively good form coming to a halt when well beaten at Newton Abbot (21f) 19 days ago. On a long losing run and will need things to fall right if he’s to end that sequence here. Star RatingHHHII Official
2 GREENROCK ABBEY (IRE) (14) 4321PF D 9 11 8
Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Aos Dana (IRE)
O Deva Racing Se
Br Mark Slevin
T James Owen, Newmarket S Deva Racing Group
DARK BLUE, RED disc, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Resurgent for new yard when cashing in off much-reduced mark with a visor fitted over fences at Market Rasen (19.1f) last month. Not as effective over hurdles at next time and didn’t jump well enough back over fences at Cartmel 14 days ago Still on a lenient mark on the best of his form Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA
3
FOX
WALLACE
(IRE) (26) 23-1502 C 7 10 12
B m Mahler - Bob Robin (IRE)
O Mr John Christopher Drake
T Ella Pickard, Taunton
Br Terence Leonard
WHITE and LIGHT BLUE check, hooped sleeves, LIGHT BLUE and WHITE check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by a change of tactics when winning from the front at this track in May. Well held next 2 starts but back to form when second (behind Boom Boom) returned to this course (17f) 26 days ago. Has a bit of work to do if she’s to reverse that form Star RatingHHHII Official
4 BOOM BOOM (IRE) (26) 5PFP-31 C 7 10 12
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 Modest hurdle winner for Nicky Henderson. Hinted at a revival for current connections when third over this course in May and built on that promise when successful in a 17f chase here last month, scoring by 3 1/2 lengths from Fox Wallace (ridden out). Claims if in the same form here. Star
5 MCGRATH FROM CLUNE (IRE) (63) PF034-3 9 10 11
B g Califet (FR) - Apple Trix (IRE)
O Tom Gretton Racing Club
T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow DARK BLUE, PINK chevron.
Br Denis Cummins
TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way in Ireland and no promise in 5 starts for current connections, a well beaten last of 3 in a modest race in May. Best to look elsewhere. Star
6 MY VIRTUE (GB) (41) 30/12-24 7 10 10
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - No Virtue
O Mr S. Flook
Br Mr Stephen Flook
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth S AP Precision Groundworks YELLOW, RED Cross of Lorraine.
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a reasonably encouraging chasing debut when second at this course (17f) in May but went backwards from that run when well held at Market Rasen the following month. Has since undergone a breathing operation (wears first time tongue tie) and
MICHEAL NOLAN
JAMES DAVIES
ROBERT DUNNE
DAVID NOONAN
GREENROCK ABBEY was quickly back to form upon joining James Owen and despite a pair of non-completions in quick-fire starts at the end of last month, he likely remains well treated on the best of his form. Boom Boom got off the mark for new connections here last month and ought to be competitive if in the same form, while fellow course winner Romanor could well bounce back returned to this venue, for all he isn’t the easiest to win with. 1-2-3:
(GB),
(IRE),
Esme and Ellie Allsopp have come across to the UK from Dubai to escape the summer.
They both attend Brighton College Dubai and have 3 Dogs Rodney, Rosie and Rudy who they miss very much.
The Esme & Ellie Allsopp Handicap Hurdle Race
(Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £7150
Owners Prize Money Winner £2888; Second £1444;Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (PenaltyValue £3775.91)
Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 47 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 IKIGAI STAR (IRE) (18) 13F0-14 5 12 0
Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Mi Raccomando
O The Ikigai Partnership
Br Effevi SRL
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton S The Injured Jockeys Fund
PINK, ROYAL BLUE star, chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in hurdle at Huntingdon in May. Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good to firm, 17/2) 18 days ago. In the picture. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 104
2 ASIAN STAR (IRE) (43)
B m Malinas (GER) - Wakare (IRE)
O Bullen-Smith & Faulks
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
312P-54 6 11 13
Br Ms Helga Moore
S The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes PINK, ROYAL BLUE chevron, halved sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW Below-par fourth of 6 in handicap chase at this course (17f, good) 43 days ago
Switches from chase to hurdles with more required Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 103
3 G’DAY AUSSIE (GB) (9) 2/454-11 CD 12 11 5
B g Aussie Rules (USA) - Moi Aussi (USA)
O Mr Douglas Bradbury
T Dave Roberts, Kenley
Br Miss K. Rausing
S Mill Farm Holiday Park
LIGHT BLUE, EMERALD GREEN stars, LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 9/2, won 6-runner handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, good) 9 days ago, soon clear Up 6lb but this veteran is not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid Star
4 BATTLE OF OMDURMAN (GB) (30) 2P43-33 C 4 11 2
B g Churchill (IRE) - Gadwa
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited
T Deborah Cole, Solihull
Br Plantation Stud
S Lewisham Developments Limited WHITE, ROYAL BLUE chevron, armlets and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Solid third of 5 in handicap hurdle (10/3) at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft)
30 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and not ruled out Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97
5 AL MOOTAMARID (IRE) (26) 60-421 C 4 11 1
B g Kingman - Fleche d’Or
O Clontyseer Racing Ltd
T Dominic Elsworth, Lowsonford
Br Fleche D’Or Partnership
S RMF Group Ltd
EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW braces, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN armlets, EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 1m2f Flat winner who got off the mark in this sphere over C&D last month, always holding on. Up 6lb but weighted to go close Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 96
6 FLOATING ROCK (GER) (389) 0/56/P3P- CD10 11 0
B g It’s Gino (GER) - Fly Osoria (GER)
O Mr Michael Gates Br Stall 5-Stars
T Michael Gates, Stratford-Upon-Avon
EMERALD GREEN and WHITE diabolo, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but pulled up in handicap chase at Worcester (16.5f, good, 7/1) when last seen out 12 months ago Has his fitness to prove back over hurdles here. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 19/6/2024 it was reported that the jockey’s right rein broke
LILLY PINCHIN
HARRY ATKINS (7)
JAY TIDBALL (5)
DAVID BASS
ROBERT DUNNE
CHRIS WARD (3)
7 BAIKAL (GB) (13) 03006-4 6 10 4
B g No Nay Never (USA) - Foreign Assignment (IRE) O Ms Michelle Harris Br The Pocock Family T Grace Harris, Shirenewton PINK, BLACK chevron and sleeves, BLACK and PINK quartered cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Ffos Las (10f, good to soft, 11/2) 13 days ago. Switches from Flat to
5-2 Al Mootamarid (IRE), 3-1 G’Day Aussie (GB), 7-1 Ikigai Star (IRE), 15-2 Battle of Omdurman (GB), 17-2 Asian Star (IRE), 11-1 Baikal (GB), 16-1 Floating Rock (GER) RACE SUMMARY: AL MOOTAMARID opened his account over hurdles here last month and a 6lb rise in the weights doesn’t look sufficient to prevent Dominic Elsworth’s fair Flat winner from following up. Hat-trick seeking G’Day Aussie rates the obvious threat ahead of Battle Of Omdurman and Baikal. 1-2-3: 1.AL MOOTAMARID (IRE) 2.G’DAY AUSSIE
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Not just our family, but everyone that knew him loved him so much and we miss him more than words can say. He lived for his family and would do anything for anybody, nothing was any problem and Stratford Racecourse will not be the same again not seeing him there and that goes for all the other local race courses, so RIP DAD, LOVE JUNE, PAUL, TOBY AND STEPH X
The Tony Sabin Get Your Prostate Checked 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
£7650
Owners Prize Money Winner
£3090; Second £1545;Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (PenaltyValue £4039.96)
Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 47 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 MAN OF THE SEA (IRE) (12) 22-4324 C 9 12
Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Hurricane Lily (IRE)
O Dajam Ltd
T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
0
Br Stephanie Hanly
YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN diamond on body and cap, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN seams
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 5 times over hurdles and notched twelfth win on the Flat at Bath in April. Placed on 3 of his 4 starts back hurdling since but typically made hard work of things on belated chase debut over this course (19.4f) 12 days ago. Needs more now upped in trip
2
REFORME
(IRE) (83) 0002P4- 6 11 12
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Argento Luna
O Rees, Green and Partner
T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
Br Mr K. D. Cotter
DARK BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Easily his best run for current connections when second at Catterick (19f) in January but soundly beaten on two subsequent starts Has plenty to prove now sent chasing
3 SLIEVEGAR (GB) (19)
B g Westerner - Love Train (IRE)
O Ms J. McCain
T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
WHITE, PINK cross belts, sleeves and cap.
32PP-23 9 11 10
Br Mrs L. Suenson-Taylor
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner retains the ability to be competitive under rules, looking in control prior to faltering badly when runner-up at Warwick (25.5f) in May and not disgraced over a trip on the sharp side when third at Newton Abbot (21f) last month. Should give a good account back up in trip Star RatingHHHHH Official
4 BACKINACTION (IRE) (9)
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kate Kaprice (IRE)
O Mr W. Clifford
5PU0-20 7 11 3
Br Mr W. T. Murphy
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan S Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd RED, YELLOW sash, striped sleeves and star on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who got back on track after 9 months off when second at Newton Abbot (25.8f) last month but performed modestly when let down by his jumping over the same C&D 9 days ago Still on a fair mark if jumping issues can be ironed out. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 4/7/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 91
5 GETTHEPOT (IRE) (34)
B g Getaway (GER) - Raheen Lady (IRE)
01022-2 D 10 11 0
O Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson Br Noel Fenton
T David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold S Pragnell
BLACK, RED stripe, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap, RED diamond
TIMEFORM VIEW Typically hasn’t been the easiest to catch right but has strung together a hat-trick of runner-up finishes, the latest in a 6-runner chase at Southwell (24.3f) on first start following a breathing operation. Faces a sharper test here but cannot be ruled out in his current form. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 88
Number of Declared Runners 5..................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.
TOBY MCCAINMITCHELL (7)
SLIEVEGAR arrives on the back of two creditable efforts over fences and he’s shown enough to suggest he can win a race of this nature. He’s preferred to Getthepot who faces a sharper test here but cannot be ruled out in his current form while Backinaction is still lightly-raced over fences but needs to get his jumping together
The Mary Cecilia McDougall (neé Beddows) Memorial Race is sponsored by Kenneth James McDougall and his family who attend the meeting today to celebrate Kenneth’s 80th Birthday.
The family want to take this moment to thank Kenneth for his love and support; and his children and grandchildren publicly apologise for keeping his birthday plans a secret!!
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The 2025 Mary Cecilia Beddows Memorial
Juvenile Hurdle Race
(Class 4) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds)
for juvenile three yrs old
Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
SEE PAGE 47 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 ONE HORSE TOWN (IRE) (36) 1 D 11 7
Ch g Threat (IRE) - Almost Always (IRE)
O The Jo Cool Syndicate Br Almost Always Partnership
T Harry Derham, Newbury S OLBG
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE cross belts, chevrons on sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who was a wide-margin winner on hurdles debut at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Likely more to come in this sphere yet and looks the one to beat. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA
2 BLUE TEMPUS (FR) (19) 2 11 0
B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Close At Hand
O Helen Loggin, A Gemmell & A Stennett Br Mr Fernando Bermudez
T Alan King, Barbury Castle S Goodwin Racing Ltd ROYAL BLUE, PINK disc, MAROON sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap, PINK spots.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat who made an encouraging start over timber when second of 8 in juvenile at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good, 11/4) 19 days ago In good hands and likely has more to give yet. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 24/6/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.
3 GEORGINIO (GB) (13)
B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Cape Rosie
O Middleham Park Racing XXXII & Partner 1
T Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets
HHHHI Official
11 0
Br Penelope Cave
S Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner. Below par latest but had run well at Wolverhampton previously and warrants respect on hurdles debut Star RatingHHHII Official
4 RISK (IRE) (76)
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - African Fable
O The African Warrior Syndicate Br African Fable Syn
T Tom Dascombe, Lambourn S Route Agency Limited
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stripe, RED sleeves and cap.
11 0
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat who has been well below par of late and makes limited appeal on first start in this discipline STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed.
5 TILLMOUTH (FR) (21) P22-P52 11 0
Bl g Whitecliffsofdover (USA) - Siljan’s Saga (FR)
O Mr J. Grassick
T James Grassick, France
DARK GREEN, WHITE armlets
Br Mme L-U Delaunay & E Palluat De Besset
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished runner-up for third time over hurdles in juvenile at Erbray (18.9f, good) 21 days ago. Since joined new yard and market should prove best guide to claims on UK debut Wears tongue strap Star RatingHHHII
6 APPLEBLOSSOMWHITE (IRE) (23) 10 7
B f Soldier’s Call - Esmaggie
O Mr D. De Souza
T Lemos De Souza, Newmarket
Br John Joe Ronayne
S Class1Personnel
EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE diabolo on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Below best on level latest but is capable of fair form and is worth a second look in the market on switch to hurdling. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
7 IT’S LIFE (GB) (13)
B f Without Parole - Havana Jane
O Mr E. A. Brook Br Farleigh Racing
T Bill Turner, Sherborne RED, WHITE spots, WHITE sleeves, RED seams, RED and WHITE striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat who went with little enthusiasm at Wolverhampton 13
Looks up against it on hurdles debut
8 OLIVIA JANE (IRE) (30)
B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Shim Sham (IRE)
O Mr A. P. Jones Br Denis Noonan
T Oliver Signy, Lambourn S Oliver Signy Racing LLP ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW cross belts and spots on
TIMEFORM
5-6 One Horse Town (IRE), 4-1 Blue Tempus (FR), 12-1 Georginio (GB), Tillmouth (FR), 22-1 Appleblossomwhite (IRE), 25-1 Olivia Jane (IRE), 33-1 Risk (IRE), 100-1 It’s Life (GB)
RACE SUMMARY: ONE HORSE TOWN was an easy winner on his hurdles bow at Hexham last month and should prove hard to beat in his follow-up bid. Blue Tempus look the obvious danger on form, whilst Georginio could prove most troublesome of the debutants in this sphere.
1-2-3: 1.ONE HORSE TOWN (IRE) 2.BLUE
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‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle Race
(Class 4) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) for maiden 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 47 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 BELIEVE A LITTLE (GB) (18) 0-P0 6 11 4
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Megan Mint
O Miss Hannah James
T Hannah James, Malvern
Br Miss Hannah James
S Hannah James LIGHT GREEN and EMERALD GREEN (quartered), LIGHT GREEN sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Unable to show promise in bumper for Sheila Lewis and maiden hurdles at Worcester for this yard. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
2 CITY OF DIAMONDS (IRE) (29) 2/0-35 5 11 4
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Honey Rosie (IRE)
O Mr J. Fyffe
Br Mr Patrick Harrington
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley S JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd
BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Not seen to best effect when down the field sole outing in bumpers and shaped well sent hurdling when third in 7-runner novice at Bangor However, went backwards at Uttoxeter next time so needs to bounce back Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
3 DIAMOND AMBITION
(IRE) (64) 3-5 BF 5 11 4
Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Wells Diamond (IRE)
O Mr Michael Ariss
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
BLACK, WHITE cross belts, YELLOW sleeves and cap.
Br Longrove Stud
S The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Bought for £56,000 after finishing third in an Irish point last spring Failed to meet expectations in bumper atWarwick in May when shaping as if amiss but clearly thought capable of better STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/5/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - HARRY
4 HOEYFIELD LAD (IRE) (65) PUP0-3 5 11 4
B g Shantou (USA) - Couture Daisy (IRE)
O Mr Mark E. Smith
Br Victor Connolly
T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
WHITE, RED cross belts and sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW €11,000 3-y-o, £16,000 5-y-o, Shantou gelding Brother to useful bumper winner/useful hurdler Tullyesker Hill Dam (h89) 17f hurdle winner Maiden Irish pointer, third last time (May 9). Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
5 WHATYOUWAITINGFOR (IRE) (12) 6-432 4 11 0
B g Axxos (GER) - Miss Philippa (IRE)
O Willy Twiston-Davies
Br Martin Edmonds
T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
BLACK, YELLOW epaulets, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap, YELLOW star
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers and similar form when placed both starts over hurdles, runner-up over C&D 12 days ago. Form pick. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 102 SAM TWISTON-DAVIES
Number of Declared Runners 5..................................................................................................(Exacta) Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
HARRY KIMBER
SKELTON
BETTING FORECAST:
EVENS Whatyouwaitingfor (IRE), 5-2 Diamond Ambition (IRE), 9-2 City of Diamonds (IRE), 16-1 Hoeyfield Lad (IRE), 300-1 Believe A Little (GB)
RACE SUMMARY:
WHATYOUWAITINGFOR looks the one to beat after his placed efforts here in recent weeks. Diamond Ambition is clearly better than what he could show on debut and is the obvious threat.
1-2-3: 1.WHATYOUWAITINGFOR (IRE) 2.DIAMOND AMBITION (IRE) 3.CITY OF DIAMONDS (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
4 X 4 TY RE S
Dan & The Team at 4x4 Tyres have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse.
G R E A T BR IT IS H BO NU S SC HE ME
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The Barry The Butcher Raise The Steaks Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)
(For The Stratford Summer Salver)
TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund
£13650
Owners Prize Money Winner
£5513; Second £2756; Third £1379; Fourth £689. (Penalty Value £7208.56)
Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 47 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1
HECOULDBETHEONE (IRE) (14) 515-211 D 8 12 0
B g Shirocco (GER) - Shecouldbetheone (IRE)
O Mr & Mrs R Sage
T James Owen, Newmarket
Br Denis Cusack
DARK GREEN and LIGHT GREEN (quartered), halved sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Revitalised for current yard, scoring twice over hurdles last term and continued good work returned to chasing, displaying a likeable attitude in landing back-to-back Uttoxeter handicaps (at up to 21f) in recent weeks. Needs considering returned to hurdling with a visor back on. Star RatingHHHHI
2 TIME INTERVAL (GB) (14) 425-112 CD 7 11 7
B g Adaay (IRE) - Kuriosa (IRE)
O Clan McNeil
T David Dennis, Banbury
Br Northmore Stud
S DD Racing Ltd MCNEIL TARTAN.
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper at best on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) and arrives here in excellent order, winning handicaps over C&D/Warwick prior to finishing a good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f) 14 days ago Expected to be on the premises again back up in trip
3 THERAPIST (GB)
(39)
B m Le Havre (IRE) - Homeopathic
O Fortnum Racing 2
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
BEIGE and RED diamonds, RED cap.
2201-14 C BF5 11 6
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form on the Flat earlier this year and carried on the good work in this sphere, winning pair of 2m mares’handicaps here during the spring Further 10lb rise in weights enough to prevent hat-trick at Warwick 39 days ago and longer trip needs to bring about further progress now. Star RatingHHHII Official
4 EL BORRACHO (IRE) (21)
Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Flame of Hibernia (IRE)
O El Borracho Syndicate
443656- 10 11 0
Br Christopher Maye
T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas S Dodson & Horrell Ltd
EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW epaulets, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Versatile veteran who arrives on a losing run (out of sorts when last seen over jumps) but entitled to be sharper for first start for 6 months when third of 5 in handicap at Pontefract (18f) 21 days ago Assessor has afforded him a real chance back over hurdles. Star Rating
Number of Declared Runners 4 (Exacta)
Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
FREDDIE GORDON (3)
HENRY BROOKE
BETTING FORECAST:
15-8 Hecouldbetheone (IRE), 11-4
Time Interval (GB), 7-2
Therapist (GB), 5-1 El Borracho (IRE) RACE SUMMARY:
EL BORRACHO was out of sorts when last seen over jumps, yet the handicapper has afforded him a big chance and, entitled to be sharper for his reappearance on the Flat at Pontefract 3 weeks ago, he could be worth chancing at likely longer odds. All 3 of his rivals have reasons to recommend them however, with hat-trick seeking Hecouldbetheone fancied to play a lead role also.
1-2-3:
1.EL BORRACHO (IRE) 2.HECOULDBETHEONE (IRE) 3.TIME INTERVAL
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B A R R Y TH E BU TC HE R
Barry The Butcher has generously sponsored this race and will kindly award 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 £138,728 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd June to 14th September 2025
E M E R G E N C Y EV AC UA TI ON
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.
H O R S E WE LF AR E
“Racing’s top priority is the safety and welfare of horse and rider” Like most sports racing carries risks, however, we work to make sure that no death or injury occurs, which could have been prevented.
Here at Stratford Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care At every meeting we have two specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action There is also a British Horseracing Authority Vet in attendance.
During the race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys.
It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.
The Next Sunday Is Ladies Day
Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race
(Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2m 6f 7yds)
for novice four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £5000
Owners Prize Money Winner £2020; Second £1010; Third £505; Fourth £253; Fifth £126. (Penalty Value £2640.50)
SEE PAGE 47 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 MR LE PHILOSOPHE (GB) (11) 3/P-2321 5 11 12
Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Uryale (FR)
O Value Racing- Mr Le Philosophe
T James Owen, Newmarket
Br Societe Civile de L’Ecurie de Meautry
S Tote WHITE, BLACK epaulets, MAROON and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, BLACK and MAROON quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle (2/1) at Worcester (20f, good) 11 days ago. Scored comfortably there so big shout despite a 6lb weights rise. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 95
2 GETUPTHEYARD (IRE) (49)
B g Getaway (GER) - Harbour Mistress (IRE)
O On Business
T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
P002-22 6 11 9
Br Parkville Stud
S Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed ORANGE, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, ORANGE and LIGHT BLUE quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) 49 days ago, having run of race In the mix again
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 92
3 GRASSHOPPER TIME (IRE) (54) 0/344P-2 7 11 4
Br g Califet (FR) - That’s The Goose (IRE)
O Sir Bob, Stowe Racing & Friends
T Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Eugene Condon
S Winwood Construction UK Ltd
DARK BLUE, YELLOW chevrons and armlets, YELLOW cap, DARK BLUE diamond
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good) 54 days ago. Firmly in the picture. Star Rating
4 MOKORO (IRE) (80) 40663P- 6 11 1
B g Ocovango - Minstrel Sally (IRE)
O The Press Up Partnership 2
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Ita Sheridan & Frank O’Meara
S Ladbrokes,The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
DARK BLUE, ORANGE hollow box, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE chevrons on sleeves, ORANGE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, soft) 80 days ago. Others more persuasive. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 24/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat. Star RatingHHIII Official
5 ON THE NOSE (GB) (49)
B m Brazen Beau (AUS) - Little Annie
O Joanne Thomason-Murphy
T Joanne Thomason-Murphy, Chelmsford
BEIGE, EMERALD GREEN diamond, sleeves and cap.
UP0/26-P 7 10 12
Br Greenstone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Adam West when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) 49 days ago. Up in trip with work to do
6 HITTHEKETTLE (IRE) (357) 4/0P6/6P- 9 10 10
B g Ocovango - Ballyquin Queen (IRE)
O Mr Michael Gates
T Michael Gates, Stratford-Upon-Avon
EMERALD GREEN and WHITE diabolo, WHITE cap.
Br Jane, John & Kate Gleeson
TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (26.4f, good), left behind after 4 out Off 11 months STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/7/2024 it was reported that the horse showed signs of post-race ataxia.
CHADWICK (5)
DAVID NOONAN
HARRY BANNISTER
7 PROPHET SQUEEZE (IRE) (235) 55P0FP- 7 10 5
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Prophets Honor (FR)
O Mr A. Evans
T Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
Br Mr N. Mustoe
BLACK, RED epaulets, WHITE sleeves, BLACK diamonds, BLACK cap, WHITE diamonds
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth both completed starts in Irish points but very low-key start over hurdles during second half of last year. Lots to find making handicap debut from miles out of the weights. Star RatingHHIII
Number of Declared Runners 7 (Exacta) Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
BETTING FORECAST:
6-4 Mr Le Philosophe (GB), 3-1 Grasshopper Time (IRE), 7-2 Getuptheyard (IRE), 10-1 Mokoro (IRE), 33-1 Hitthekettle (IRE), 50-1 On The Nose (GB), Prophet Squeeze (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY:
MR LE PHILOSOPHE readily got off the mark for James Owen at Worcester recently and looks very much the way to go here off a 6lb higher mark. Grasshopper Time is next on the list on the back of a good Southwell second with Getuptheyard appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours. 1-2-3: 1.MR LE PHILOSOPHE 2.GRASSHOPPER TIME (IRE) 3.GETUPTHEYARD (IRE)
LILLY PINCHIN
2024: HAMMER DAN (IRE) 6 10 9 Jack Tudor 9-4 (David Pipe) 10 ran
SMARTER
R A C E CO ND IT IO N S
First Race 2.07 - THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM CHARITY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4039 to the winning horse The second to receive £1858, the third £929, the fourth £465 and the fifth £231. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. £29 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £22 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Penalties, after July 5th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The UHB Charity Pantomine Race have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries, 1 at £7 and 14 at £29. - Closed July 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.42 - THE ESME & ELLIE ALLSOPP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3775 to the winning horse The second to receive £1737, the third £868, the fourth £434 and the fifth £216. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. £26 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £21 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Penalties, after July 5th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Gary Allsopp has generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries, 1 at £5 and 16 at £26. - Closed July 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (Penalty Value £3775.91) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.17 - THE TONY SABIN GET YOUR PROSTATE CHECKED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4039 to the winning horse The second to receive £1858, the third £929, the fourth £465 and the fifth £231. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. £29 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £22 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Penalties, after July 5th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The friends & family of Tony Sabin have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 12 entries, 1 at £7 and 11 at £29. - Closed July 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.52 - THE 2025 MARY CECILIA BEDDOWS MEMORIAL JUVENILE 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 juvenile three yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, July 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Kenneth James McDougall and family who sponsored this race on Kenneth’s birthday in dedication to his late mother and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £75 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse 12 entries at £40. - Closed July 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.27 - THE 4x4tyres.co.uk ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, July 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Dan & The Team at 4x4 Tyres have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 13 entries at £40. - Closed July 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.02 - THE BARRY THE BUTCHER RAISE THE STEAKS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (For The Stratford Summer Salver) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7208 to the winning horse The second to receive £3316, the third £1658 and the fourth £829. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £58 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Penalties, after July 5th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Barry The Butcher has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner The Stratford Summer Salver will be presented and then retained by the racecourse In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 11 entries, 0 at £12 and 11 at £58. - Closed July 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5513; Second £2756; Third £1379; Fourth £689. (Penalty Value £7208.56) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.35 - THE NEXT SUNDAY IS LADIES DAY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2640 to the winning horse The second to receive £1215, the third £607, the fourth £304 and the fifth £151. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, July 7th and pay £17 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after July 5th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Stratford Racecourse have generously sponsored this race 20 entries at £17. - Closed July 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2020; Second £1010; Third £505; Fourth £253; Fifth £126. (Penalty Value £2640.50)
SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.
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