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Welcome to Ladies Day 2025.
Today is one of the highlights of our season and we are delighted to welcome so many well dressed ladies and gentleman here to enjoy the afternoons racing
Together with 7 action packed horse races 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
We also have 3 competitions taking place during the afternoon. These include; Best Dressed Lady sponsored by Ardencote Spa, Best Hat sponsored by Hiorns Hats and Grace & Dotty. and Best Dressed Couple sponsored by Avon Estates The competition will be open from 11am with spotters walking around the enclosures Six finalist’s for the main categories will be selected and will be asked to come to the parade ring after the 3rd race whereby the results will be announced.
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
Joe Anderson
4.58
Harry Atkins
2.08
Harry Bannister
2.42, 5.33
David Bass
3.48, 4.23
James Bowen
3.13, 4.23
Jamie Brace 2.08
Henry Brooke 3.13
Tom Cannon 2.42, 3.13
Alex Chadwick 2.08
Robbie David 4.58
Listed below are the Jockeys & Trainers in action at today’s meeting. TRAINERS
Max Comley
3.48
Brian Ellison
2.08, 2.42
Sara Ender
5.33
Sam England
2.42, 3.13, 3.48
Michael Gates
4.58
Chris Gordon
2.42
John Joseph Hanlon
4.58
Gary Hanmer
2.42, 3.13, 3.48
Richard Hawker
5.33
Nicky Henderson
3.13
Daisy Hitchins 4.58
Richard Hobson 4.23
Charlie Deutsch 4.23
Murray Dodd 4.23, 5.33
Robert Dunne 3.13, 3.48, 5.33
Mr Eddie Edge 5.33
Jonathan England 3.13, 3.48
Theo Gillard 3.48, 4.58
Ben Godfrey 3.48
Freddie Gordon 2.42
Paddy Hanlon 2.08, 4.58
Jack Hogan 2.42, 3.48
Hollinshead
Dylan Johnston 2.08 Peter Kavanagh 5.33
Freddie Keighley 3.13
William Maggs 3.48, 5.33
Tom Midgley 2.42
Nathan Moscrop 3.48, 4.58, 5.33
Craig Nichol 2.42
David Noonan 3.13
Conor O’Farrell 3.13, 4.58
Brendan Powell 4.58
Rebecca Menzies
3.48, 4.58, 5.33
Neil Mulholland 4.58, 5.33
Seamus Mullins 5.33
Peter Niven 3.13
Keighley
Robbie Llewellyn
Charlie Longsdon 4.23
Donald McCain 3.48, 4.58
Jedd O’Keeffe 3.13
Henry Oliver 3.13
James Owen 2.08
Charles & Adam Pogson 4.23
Mel Rowley 4.23
Dan Skelton 2.08, 3.48, 4.58
Jamie Snowden 2.42, 4.23, 4.58
Charlie Price 2.08, 4.23
Caoilin Quinn 5.33
Daniel Sansom 5.33
Gavin Sheehan 2.42, 3.13, 4.23, 4.58
Harry Skelton 3.48, 4.58
Mr Joseph Stevenson 3.48
Chris Ward 4.58
Kielan Woods 2.42, 4.23
Mike Sowersby 3.48, 5.33
Rob Summers 3.13
Alison Thorpe 4.23
Joe Tizzard 4.58
Mark Usher 2.42
Ian Williams 2.08
Kayley Woollacott 3.48
Max Young 5.33
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 128 runners, 24%) runs CLAIM DU BRIZAIS (2.08), VICTORY CLUB (3.48), QUEENS VENTURE (4.58).
G HANMER (20 wins from 78 runners, 26%) runs LA LOLITA (2.42), SIR TIVO (3.13), NORTHERN ROSE (3.48)
MR J SNOWDEN (16 wins from 69 runners, 23%) runs HOPE RISING (2.42), OBSESSEDWITHYOU (4.23), KITESURFER & ROGER POL (4.58).
TRAINERS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
J OWEN (8 wins from 49 runners, 16%) runs BACK IN THE BAY (2.08)
I WILLIAMS (6 wins from 48 runners, 12%) runs MARY (2.08)
D MCCAIN (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs GUILLAUME (3.48), COULD BE TROUBLE (4.58).
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS
LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2020-2025) WITH RIDES:
HARRY SKELTON (26 wins from 88 rides, 30%) rides VICTORY CLUB (3.48), QUEENS VENTURE (4.58).
GAVIN SHEEHAN (20 wins from 104 rides, 19%) rides HOPE RISING (2.42), SIR TIVO (3.13), OBSESSEDWITHYOU (4.23), KITESURFER (4.58).
TOM CANNON (16 wins from 61 rides, 26%) rides NAP HAND (2.42), FINEST VIEW (3.13)
JOCKEYS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
JAMES BOWEN (3 wins from 10 rides, 30%) rides ARCLIGHT (3.13), LIMERICK LEADER (4.23).
ROBERT DUNNE (2 wins from 8 rides, 25%) rides IN THIS WORLD (3.13), GMS PRINCE (3.48), PRESENTING YEATS (5.33)
WILLIAM MAGGS (2 wins from 7 rides, 29%) rides SUSIESPARKLE (3.48), FOX’S SOCKS (5.33)
WEIGHTWATCHER
The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years:
3.13 FRINGILL DIKE (won off 141 down 4lb to 137); GLORY AND HONOUR (won off 122 down 5lb to 117);
SIR TIVO (won off 129 down 11lb to 118)
STABLE MOVES
3.48 ACROSS THE OCEAN has moved from G Cromwell to T Leeson;
3.48 PLATENIUM has moved from B Pauling to S England; 3.48 SUSIESPARKLE has moved from I Jardine to M Sowersby.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including -18th 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
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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TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds)
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares
Total prize fund £6650
Owners Prize Money Winner £2686; Second £1343; Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86) A SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 MARY (IRE) (50)
B m Yeats (IRE) - Maryann (IRE)
O Eventmasters Racing
F23F0-3 C 6 12 0
Br Mr Charles Walsh
T Ian Williams, Alvechurch S Eventmasters Ltd WHITE, BLACK seams, RED and BLACK hooped sleeves, BLACK and RED hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Course handicap hurdle winner last summer Held back by her jumping when 12 lengths third in a course handicap chase 7 weeks ago and likely to be in the mix back hurdling. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA
2 VERSACE TWENTYONE (IRE) (43) 4521-4P 6 11 13
Gr m Kingston Hill - Forever Young (IRE)
O Adam Hayes & Helen Hayes
Br Mrs D. Shannon
T Sheila Lewis, Brecon BLACK and WHITE stripes, BLACK sleeves, WHITE stars, RED cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Won Roscommon bumper for Gordon Elliott last summer and off the mark for new connections at Ludlow (21f, good) in April. Hasn’t backed that up twice since but soft ground was possibly against her at Worcester latest.
3 CLAIM DU BRIZAIS
(FR) (37) 2/331-41 5 11 12
B or Br m Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - La Trattoria (FR)
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Claim du Br E.A.R.L. Haras de Magouet
T Dan Skelton, Alcester S Olive Print & Graphics RED, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who left a modest hurdle debut behind when getting up in the dying strides in 2m novice at Newton Abbot last month. Has obvious unexposed potential now making a quick switch to handicaps for her top yard. Star
4 BACK IN THE BAY (IRE) (38) 40P3-12 6 11 10
B m Doyen (IRE) - Shameena (IRE)
O Value Racing - Back In The Bay
T James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mr George Agnew
S Tote
WHITE, BLACK epaulets, MAROON and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, BLACK and MAROON quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Came good in 2 1/2m Fakenham maiden hurdle in May on only her second start for James Owen. Backed that up when 8 lengths second in Worcester handicap (2 1/2m again) 38 days ago. Sure to go well again.
5 ADDOSH (GB) (15)
B m The Gurkha (IRE) - Wild Storm
O Mr Joseph Bell & Partner
T Brian Ellison, Malton
3506-15 7 11 9
Br Wild Storm Syndicate
S Brian Ellison Racing Limited BLACK, large BEIGE spots, BEIGE sleeves, BLACK spots, BEIGE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a long losing run in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (17f, firm) in May. Fair fifth at Hexham next time and better than recent form figures on the Flat might suggest Star RatingHHHII
6 LA CANTATE (FR) (58) 6524-6 4 10 4
Ch f No Risk At All (FR) - Similaresisoldofa (FR)
O Dando, Francome and Llewellyn Br Ecurie Des Vives Terres & PA Ouvry
T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon DARK BLUE, WHITE hoop, RED sleeves, DARK BLUE and RED check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Just minor promise in 4 starts for Clive Boultbee-Brooks and failed to improve switched to a handicap for new trainer Robbie Llewellyn when sixth of 10 at Worcester (2 1/2m) in May. Early days but improvement is needed STEWARDS NOTE:
Following its run on 23/5/2025 it was reported that the horse
PADDY HANLON (3)
JAMIE BRACE
HARRY ATKINS (6)
DYLAN JOHNSTON
BETTING FORECAST:
5-2 Back In The Bay (IRE), 10-3 Claim du Brizais (FR), Addosh (GB), 15-2 Mary (IRE), 11-1 Versace Twentyone (IRE), 12-1 La Cantate (FR)
RACE SUMMARY:
BACK IN THE BAY is yet another who is thriving for James Owen and is narrowly preferred to Dan Skelton’s Claim du Brizais, who makes a quick switch to handicaps on the back of her Newton Abbot novice success.
1-2-3: 1.BACK IN
Allan Atkinson (Al)
Al was agiant of aman. He wasn’t seven feet tall or anything but when the sad and untimely task of organising his funeral fell to myself and one of his closest friends Alan Turner,weweredeluged with condolences and genuine offers of help by ahuge number of people whose lives Al had influenced and enriched and when the funeral was done, we knewtherehad to be more to remember him.
He had been abookmaker earlier in his life and was amassiveracing fan and when Alan suggested sponsoring arace in his honour, Iinstinctively knewhewas right. It says something of the man that our problem when filling acoach to travel from Kidderminster for today was working out who not to invite in order to keep numbers manageable.
Al was aminor celebrity in Kidderminster.After bookmaking, he had runasnooker club (with Alan in his later years) and he was one of those people who truly was known by everyone in town. Notonly that but he was extremely popular too and awordthat cropped up time and again after we lost him was “gentleman”.
He was kind, generous, knowledgeable and sociable and he would haverelished watching aHurdle race, so this seems awonderfully fitting way to remember him. Ourgroup will cheer the winner home this afternoon and enjoyagreat day to celebrate the man after whom this race is named.
Ihope he’s found avantage point to watch it from too.
The Allan Atkinson Novices’ Hurdle Race
(Class 3) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds)
for novice four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £11000
Owners Prize Money Winner £4590; Second £2296; Third £1147; Fourth £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60)
SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 JEFE TRIUNFO
(FR) (18) 1/00-513 D 6 11 6
Gr g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Assemblee A Brion (FR)
O Miss Jane Goddard
Br Gilles Chaignon & Jean-Victor Chaignon
T Chris Gordon, Winchester S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing &Timber Ltd
BLACK, GREY cross belts, YELLOW sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in 2023. Three heavy defeats followed but much more like it when springing a surprise in 7-runner maiden hurdle at Warwick (2m, good) in June. Backed that up when third at Worcester (2m) 18 days ago but it shows he needs more under a penalty. Star Rating
2 FULLY GADEN (GB) (25) 0/-6B3 5 11 0
B g Jack Hobbs - Pleasant Piper (IRE)
O Mr Thomas Gaden
T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Mr T. Gaden
ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets.
TIMEFORM VIEW Big prices and no promise in maiden/novice hurdles in recent months, finishing a remote third at Worcester last time Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating
3 HEERATHETRACK (GB) (73) 0/- 6 11 0
Gr g Heeraat (IRE) - Jessica Ennis (USA)
O High Five Racing
T Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br Kylie Manser-Baines
S Tote
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE triple diamond, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets and diamonds on WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest AW Flat winner. Well held on hurdle debut in 2023 and easily passed over on this rather belated return to timber Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
4 NAP HAND (IRE) (22) 325- 5 11 0
B g Fast Company (IRE) - Dream Sleep
O Goodwin Racing Ltd
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
YELLOW, BLACK disc, sleeves and cap.
Br Laurence Kennedy & Cormac O’Tighearnaigh
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner on the level and translated that ability to hurdles when placed in maiden hurdles around the turn of the year Arrives fit from some respectable efforts on the level and should prove hard to beat. Star RatingHHHHH
5 YOU DID (IRE) (36) U32-0 5 11 0
B g Mount Nelson - Dinaria des Obeaux (FR)
O Sharing The Dream Syndicate
T Brian Ellison, Malton
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
S Brian Ellison Racing Limited
LIGHT GREEN, DARK GREEN hoop and armlets, check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both completed starts in points but no short-term promise under Rules when well held in a 2m Hexham novice hurdle last month. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
6 HOPE RISING (IRE) (12)
B f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Jellicle Ball (IRE)
O One More Moment of Madness
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
0121 D 4 10 13
Br One More Moment Of Madness
S BetVictor PINK, LIGHT BLUE cross belts and armlets, LIGHT BLUE and PINK quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat for Charlie Hills and has taken well to hurdles for new yard, winning a Southwell maiden and Uttoxeter novice this summer (both 2m, good). Double penalty to shoulder but still the obvious threat to Nap Hand. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 110
FREDDIE GORDON (3)
GAVIN SHEEHAN
7 MAMDOH (GB) (19)
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lovely Memory (IRE)
O Made Profiles Ltd Br The Lovely Memory Partnership
T Sam England, Guiseley S Made Profiles Ltd RED, WHITE hoop, hooped sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest stayer on the Flat for Joseph Parr Pulled up on C&D hurdle debut 19 days ago. Can only watch after that. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/7/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped greenly Star RatingHHIII
8 LA LOLITA (FR) (12) 654 4 10 3
B f Tunis (POL) - Vega de Beaumont (FR)
O Mr Graham William Briscoe Br K. Perreau & J. B. De Balanda
T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall S Briscoe’s Dairy Ltd BLACK and YELLOW diabolo, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort in bumpers when fourth of 9 at Uttoxeter 12 days ago but the form is barely modest Makes hurdle debut
Number of Declared Runners 8..................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
BETTING FORECAST: 10-11 Nap Hand (IRE), 9-4 Hope Rising (IRE), 8-1 Jefe Triunfo (FR), 28-1 La Lolita (FR), 40-1 You Did (IRE), 50-1 Heerathetrack (GB), Mamdoh (GB), 66-1 Fully Gaden (GB)
RACE SUMMARY: A repeat of the form NAP HAND showed when placed in maiden hurdles in midwinter should be good enough to see him get off the mark. Dual winner Hope Rising is the obvious danger 1-2-3:
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The Skip Hire Flyer
Handicap
Steeple Chase
(Class 2) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONGS (2m 213yds) for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £24000
Owners Prize Money Winner £10015; Second £5009; Third £2503; Fourth £1253. (Penalty Value £13070.40)
SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1
FRINGILL DIKE (IRE) (21) 1500-25 D 8 12 0
Ch g Mahler - Credo Star (IRE)
O Caron & Paul Chapman
Br Cathal Ennis
T Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn S Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd ORANGE, DARK BLUE armlets
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced his good strike rate over fences at Newton Abbot last August and back to that sort of form when second at Bangor (17.3f) in May. Latest Uttoxeter fifth was a respectable display and no surprise to see him give another good account.Star RatingHHHII Official
2 MALYSTIC
(GB) (21)
B g Malinas (GER) - Mystic Glen
P5F66-4 11 11 8
O Clova Syndicate and Mr P. D. Niven Br Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs D. M. Ewart
T Peter Niven, Malton
ROYAL BLUE, RED epaulets, DARK BLUE cap.
S Clova Hotel & Lodges
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who has dropped a long way in the weights but not been shaping like taking advantage any time soon, merely plugging on late when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 21 days ago. Needs to step up again on that if he’s to figure. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA
3 ARCLIGHT (GB) (37)
B m Champs Elysees - Florentia
O Fortnum Racing
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
BEIGE and RED diamonds, RED cap.
P/P00-42 D 6 11 5
Br W. N. Greig
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles/3-time chase scorer who has been lightly raced in recent seasons and she again was only modest when coming off second best in a match over hurdles at Newton Abbot (18.5f) 37 days ago
Return to larger obstacles needs to have positive effect now. Star
4 COASTGUARD STATION (IRE) (64) 44616-3 D 9 11 3
Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Shuruwaat (IRE)
O CatchTwentyTwo,Andyfreight HoldingsLtd Br Michael O’Sullivan
T Henry Oliver, Kinnersley S Tote PINK, PURPLE chevrons, PURPLE sleeves, YELLOW stars, PURPLE cap, YELLOW star
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Ascot (16.7f) in March and typically gave his running both starts since, third of 5 in handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f) 64 days ago Should go well again. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 126
5 FINEST VIEW (GB) (19) 235-111 CD 8 11 2
B m Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend
O Pitchall Stud Partnership Br Pitchall Stud
T Alan King, Barbury Castle S Goodwin Racing Ltd
LIGHT GREEN, DARK BLUE epaulets, YELLOW and DARK BLUE hooped sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who comes here on a roll over fences, completing a quick-fire handicap hat-trick over C&D 19 days ago Manner of that success suggests she remains one to keep firmly on side and another bold bid looks likely from just 1lb higher Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating
6 DUKE OF LUCKLEY (IRE) (21) 2211-16 8 11 1
B g Mahler - Emily’s Princess (IRE)
O Owners for Owners Duke Of Luckley Br Thomas Norris
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham S FBC Manby Bowdler
EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW cross belts and sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW In top form during the autumn and picked up where he left off when completing a hat-trick of 5-runner handicaps at Southwell in May. Reportedly lost both front shoes when down the field at Uttoxeter (2m) since and he’s a likely candidate to bounce back STEWARDS NOTE:
HENRY BROOKE
JAMES BOWEN
DAVID NOONAN
KEIGHLEY (7)
7 IN THIS WORLD (FR) (33)
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Maia Royale (FR)
O Mr Mike McCormick
T Rob Summers, Solihull
BLACK, WHITE hoops, striped sleeves, RED cap.
2212-04 7 10 13
Br Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner back in 2021 and opened chase account in a Worcester handicap last June Creditable second on final run for Dan Skelton over C&D the following month but finished well held both hurdle runs since returning for new stable in recent months Return to chasing needs to spark a
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran 3-time C&D winner (took this in 2023) who had a very up and down 2024 but capitalised on much-reduced mark after 5 months off at Cartmel (17.3f) in May. Made the places on his 2 runs since, runner-up
(20m) 21 days ago Dangerous to discount around here.
9
GLORY
AND HONOUR (IRE)
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - On Khee
O Ursa Ellerby & Partner
T Sam England, Guiseley
YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW
of Declared Runners
(21) 26-5214 D 9 10 8
Blinkers worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8.
MATTERHORN
BETTING FORECAST:
9-4 Finest View (GB), 6-1 Sir Tivo (FR), 7-1 Arclight (GB), 8-1 Coastguard Station (IRE), 9-1 Fringill Dike (IRE), 11-1 Malystic (GB), Glory And Honour (IRE), 12-1 Duke of Luckley (IRE), 28-1 In This World (FR)
RACE SUMMARY:
FINEST VIEW left the impression she remains one to keep firmly onside when bringing up the hat-trick in fine style over C&D 19 days ago. She can complete the 4-timer, possibly at the chief expense of 3-time C&D winner Sir Tivo. Coastguard Station is another fancied to be thereabouts. 1-2-3: 1.FINEST VIEW 2.SIR TIVO (FR)
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The George & Dragon
Novices’ Limited Handicap
Hurdle
Race
(Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds)
for novice four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £6000
Owners Prize Money Winner £2423; Second £1211; Third £606; Fourth £303; Fifth £151. (Penalty Value £3168.60)
Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 SHOW NO FEAR (IRE) (22)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Euphrasia (IRE)
65P/P1-P D 5 11 12
O Rebecca Menzies Racing Partnerships Br Sonessa Bloodstock Ltd
T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield S Bluegrass Horse Feeds RED, YELLOW star, diamonds on sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a drop in the weights when landing a 19.3f Carlisle novices’handicap hurdle but pulled up lame on last hurdle outing. Underlined inconsistency back on the Flat when fifth of 8 in handicap at Chester (15.9f, good to firm) 22 days ago Chance if on a going day back over hurdles Star RatingHHHII
2
SUSIESPARKLE
(IRE) (92) 3405- 5 11 9
Ch m Dandy Man (IRE) - Crafted Jewel (IRE)
O Mr M. E. Sowersby
Br Mr John Lavery
T Mike Sowersby, Malton S Mike Sowersby Racing MAROON and WHITE stripes, MAROON sleeves, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise in maiden hurdles but let down by jumping at Haydock in April. First run for yard after leaving Iain Jardine and could improve on handicap hurdle debut if her hurdling holds up over this longer trip Star RatingHHHII Official
3 ACROSS THE OCEAN (IRE)
(370) 4/4P000- 6 11 5
B g Dansant - Sail The Ocean (IRE)
O The Blakesley Racing Club Br Fergal O’Donnell
T Tracey Leeson, Towcester MAROON, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK stars
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden lost his way in Ireland, 20/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) when last seen in July last year Off 12 months First run for yard after leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell but likely to be an outsider returning from a year absence. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 86
4
GHOST
JURY
(IRE) (26) 2530-34 6 11 4
Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Revelling (IRE)
O 4Racing Owners Club
T Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
Br J. F. Mernagh
S The Firehouse Somerset
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, RED stars, RED cap, ROYAL BLUE stars
TIMEFORM VIEW Matched previous best when third on handicap debut but ran a shocker at the same course when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good) 26 days ago Should be suited by this sort of trip but needs to bounce back. Star RatingHHIII Official
5 GUILLAUME (IRE) (16) 044-262 8 11 3
B g Yeats (IRE) - Theleze (FR)
O The Shinton Family 1
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
WHITE, BLACK spots, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap.
Br Mrs Sally Rowley-Williams
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form last time, for all it looked unlikely for a while (dropped to rear 4 out, still plenty to do 3 out), staying on to finish second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, good) 16 days ago Longer trip looks in his favour and should remain competitive.Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 84
6 VICTORY CLUB (IRE) (78) 06505-5 BF 8 11 3
B or Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - La Shalak (IRE)
O The Carlton Racing Syndicate Br Gerard and Yvonne Kennedy
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
ROYAL BLUE, GREY hoops, ROYAL BLUE sleeves and cap.
S The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner (for current yard) who was rated much higher over hurdles for Harriet Dickin and went off odds on having rejoined Dan Skelton but modest when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) 78 days ago Cheekpieces refitted and worth another chance from a reduced mark. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 84
MR JOSEPH STEVENSON (7)
HARRY SKELTON
7 GMS PRINCE (GB) (48)
B g Kayf Tara - Zartwyda (IRE)
33F5-30 10 11 3
O Graham Brothers Racing Partnership Br Graham Brothers Racing Partnership
T Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon S Grahams Estates Limited RED, ROYAL BLUE seams on sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Still seeking his first taste of success and found run of good form at Market Rasen coming to a halt when seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle (16.6f, good to firm) 48 days ago. Has been freshened up and this doesn’t look the strongest race Place claims if back on song Star RatingHHHII Official BHA
8 PLATENIUM (FR) (383)
B g Night Wish (GER) - Bella Lawena (IRE)
000/B00- 6 11 3
O Worcester Racing Club Br E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu
T Sam England, Guiseley S Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd, Singapore Restaurant DARK BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), PURPLE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Not troubled the judge thus far and makes return for a new yard (sold out of the Ben Pauling yard for £6,500) after 12 months off Betting can guide expectations from this much-reduced mark (tongue tie left off and has had another wind operation). Engaged 2.15 Cartmel Saturday. Star
9 NORTHERN ROSE (IRE) (4)
Ch m Footstepsinthesand - Becuille (IRE)
O Mr F W Dronzek & Mr C Chell
T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
EMERALD GREEN, RED sash, YELLOW cap.
0-2F204 5 10 13
Br MCR Bloodstock Ltd
S Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but back to form when creditable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) 4 days ago, shaping as if worth another try over this sort of trip Not ruled out Star RatingHHHII
10 NO GUARANTEE (GB) (33)
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Tropical Rock
O S W Racing
T Max Comley, Naunton
4P000-3 5 10 5
Br Littleton Stud
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stripe, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Cynthia Woods when a very good third of 12 in handicap here (16.3f, good) 33 days ago Remains to be seen if he can build on that with visor on first time Star RatingHHIII Official
Number of Declared Runners 10 (Exacta)
Visor worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.
7-4 Victory Club (IRE), 5-1 Guillaume (IRE), 10-1 Gms Prince (GB), 11-1 Susiesparkle (IRE), 12-1 Show No Fear (IRE), 14-1 Northern Rose (IRE), No Guarantee (GB), 20-1 Ghost Jury (IRE), 25-1 Platenium (FR), 50-1 Across The Ocean (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY:
VICTORY CLUB was rated much higher over hurdles for previous connections and despite flopping on his first start back with Dan Skelton in May, he looks worth another chance with headgear refitted off a further reduced mark. Recent runner-up Guillaume shapes as though he’ll appreciate this step back up in distance and may prove next best ahead of Gms Prince who hit the frame in a couple of similar contests earlier this year
1-2-3:
CLUB (IRE)
ROBERT DUNNE
JONATHAN ENGLAND
JACK HOGAN
THE CLIVE BENNETT MEMORIAL
NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE
Happy 30th Birthday Shannon
We are so proud of you and love you very much.
Sending all our love on your special day with love from all your family & friends.
Happy Anniversary to my dear husband missing you so much forever in my heart. Cherished memories of a very dear husband, a much loved Dad, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and friend.
We love and miss you so much. Our hearts are broken. Not a day goes by when we don’t think of you. We cherish the memories we have of you always.
Forever in our hearts
With Love from Julie, Shannon, Cam, Tom and all your family & friends
The Clive Bennett Memorial Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase
(Class 4) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 3f 98yds)
for novice four 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 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 OBSESSEDWITHYOU (FR) (29) 422-411 6 12 2
B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Carmona (FR)
O AWR Consultancy Ltd & The Folly Partners Br John Kilpatrick & Richard Mark Venn
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn S BetVictor
WHITE, BLACK star, BLACK sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE cap, BLACK star
TIMEFORM VIEW Already a much better chaser than hurdler, winning last 2 starts, including with plenty in hand at Bangor last month. Remains one to keep on the right side of. Star RatingHHHHH Official
2 SOLDAT FORTE (IRE) (58) 22/053-P 8 11 12
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rock Me Gently
O Stratford Racecourse 2 Br Barbara Kirby
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton S Merriebelle Stable LLC YELLOW, BLACK and YELLOW hooped sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner over hurdles and left his chasing debut form well behind when third over C&D a year ago However, shaped with no promise on his comeback run at Worcester. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/5/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed Star RatingHHIII
3
CATCHIM
(IRE)
(25) 14P2-35 7 11 8
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Highly Presentable (IRE)
O Pete Wordingham & Charles Pogson Br Kenneth Parkhill
T Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield MAUVE, PURPLE stars, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start under Rules in novice hurdle at Southwell over a year ago but matched that form only once over fences since. Star
4 THE DREAM GOES
ON (GB) (6) 11F-P3U 6 11 4
B m Kayf Tara - Adreamstillalive (IRE)
O Upton House Stud
T Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Dr RDP Newland & Mr G Farmiloe
ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE hooped sleeves, WHITE cap.
S Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Raised her game when landing a Hereford handicap hurdle in March and followed up on chase debut at Plumpton the following month. However, she’s looked far from a natural in this sphere, failing to complete next 3 of 4 starts. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating
5 LIMERICK LEADER (FR) (26) 433P-21 8 11 2
B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Out Law d’Oc (FR)
O Team Tristar (UK) Ltd
T Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen WHITE, DARK GREEN stars on sleeves and cap.
Br S.A.R.L. Ecurie Nicolas Taudon
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t need to be at best when opening account in this sphere at Newton Abbot last month and should give another good account. Star RatingHHHHI
6 FOOTLOOSE MAN (GB)
B g Telescope (IRE) - Alikat (IRE)
O Mr Richard Hobson
(234) 144365- 6 10 2
Br Mickley Stud
T Richard Hobson, Little Rissington S RH Bloodstock ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicap hurdler who’s easy enough to oppose on chase debut from out of the handicap on return. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/11/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe Star RatingHIIII
GAVIN SHEEHAN
DAVID BASS
CHARLIE DEUTSCH
7 MY VIRTUE (GB) (7)
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - No Virtue
O Mr S. Flook
0/12-242 7 10 2
Br Mr Stephen Flook
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth S AP Precision Groundworks YELLOW, RED Cross of Lorraine
TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a decent start over fences, runner-up twice from 3 starts, including over C&D last week. More needed from 3lb out of the weights, however. Star
Number of Declared Runners 7
Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
BETTING FORECAST:
11-8 Obsessedwithyou (FR), 7-2 Limerick Leader (FR), 17-2 The Dream Goes On (GB), 9-1 Catchim (IRE), 10-1 My Virtue (GB), 16-1 Soldat Forte (IRE), 50-1 Footloose Man (GB) RACE SUMMARY:
OBSESSEDWITHYOU has won her last 2 starts over fences in good style from the front and looks capable of landing the hat-trick with the prospect of more to come. Limerick Leader has returned to this sphere in good nick and is the obvious threat in a race lacking depth.
The Family of Clive Bennett have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse.
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2024: SOIR DE GALA (FR) 5 11 7 Nico de Boinville 5-2 (Paul Nicholls) 11 ran
Lucy Hiorns Millinery
With a large collection of hats available to hire or choose to have a hat commissioned
Lucy loves to make sculptural hats which are both classic and intriguing with an emphasis on strong shapes. All of the pieces are entirely handmade by Lucy in her studio near Stratford upon Avon.
The Hiorns Hats Handicap Hurdle Race
(Class 4)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2m 6f 7yds) 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)
SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 ROGER POL (IRE) (21)
B g Shantou (USA) - Laren (GER)
0/13P-10 7 12 0
O Cobbold Allen Ogilvy Shaw Morley Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
S BetVictor YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked as good as in his novice season in making a successful return to hurdles at Uttoxeter in June. 9/2, thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle there (23.3f, good) 21 days ago so needs to bounce back Star RatingHHHII Official BHA
2 KILLER KANE (IRE) (74)
B g Oscar (IRE) - Native Idea (IRE)
O Mr J. P. Romans Br S. McElroy
00/434-2 10 12 0
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne S Coral Racing Limited BLACK, YELLOW triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Respectable second of 5 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good, 4/1) 74 days ago Switches to hurdles and much respected.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120
3 IMPERIAL DATA (IRE) (21)
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Rindoon’s Sister (IRE)
O Mr E. A. Brook
T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
024-453 D 8 11 13
Br Joe & Mel Power
S Bluegrass Horse Feeds RED, WHITE spots, WHITE sleeves, RED seams, RED and WHITE striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, below form third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (22.1f, soft) 21 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Weighted to go well if back on song Engaged 3.22 Cartmel Saturday. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 119
4 AL SAYAH (GB) (44) 112-112 D 5 11 11
B m Golden Horn - Acquisition
O Jane Nuala Cartwright
Br Shaikh Daij Al Khalifa
T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke S Tote
MAUVE, DARK GREEN stripe and sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, MAUVE diamond
TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 3 runs last season. Latest win in hurdle at Newton Abbot in May.
Creditable second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, good, 11/4) 44 days ago Needs considering again. Engaged 3.22 Cartmel Saturday. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117
5 KITESURFER (FR) (12) 101-320 6 11 10
B g Karaktar (IRE) - Saintenitouche (FR)
O The Atkin Family Br Michele Juhen-Cypres & Claude Dufour
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn S BetVictor
DARK BLUE, PINK cross belts, striped sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 5 runs last season. Latest win in hurdle at Ludlow in April. Last of 8 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) 12 days ago Visor on 1st time and needs to get back on track STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/7/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 116
6 TEORIE (IRE) (53) 3/P52-62 5 11 7
B g Teofilo (IRE) - Bobailin (IRE)
O Miss Daisy Hitchins
T Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW check.
Br J. S. Bolger
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, creditable second of 7 to Al Sayah in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good) 53 days ago. Enters calculations.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 113
JOE ANDERSON (3)
BRENDAN POWELL
GAVIN SHEEHAN
ROBBIE DAVID (7)
7 COULD BE TROUBLE
(IRE) (72) 43010-3 10 11 4
B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s No Trouble (IRE)
O Always Trying Syndicate
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
RED, BLACK stripe, BLACK and RED halved sleeves, RED and BLACK quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in hurdle at Haydock in March. Below-par third of 4 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, good) 72 days ago. Needs to take a step forward.
8 ROXBORO RIVER (IRE) (19) 602-501 CD 6 11 1
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Indian Bounty
O Eventmasters Limited
T John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
Br Stuart Weld
WHITE, BLACK seams, RED and BLACK hooped sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 19 days ago
go well again despite a 5lb rise
9 QUEENS VENTURE (IRE) (92)
B m Westerner - Bobbi’s Venture (IRE)
O Winter Gold Racing 4
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
114P42- 5 11 1
Br Pat Moore
S The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
DARK BLUE, YELLOW disc, DARK BLUE and EMERALD GREEN diabolo on sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap, DARK BLUE diamond
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in hurdle at Southwell in October Back on song when second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f, good, 11/4) 92 days ago. A likely player nudged up 1lb Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating
10 FLOATING ROCK (GER) (7)
B g It’s Gino (GER) - Fly Osoria (GER)
O Mr Michael Gates
T Michael Gates, Stratford-Upon-Avon
EMERALD GREEN and WHITE diabolo, WHITE cap.
56/P3P-4 C 10 10 2
Br Stall 5-Stars
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who resumed from 13 months off with a solid fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle here (18.7f, good) 7 days ago Tongue strap/cheekpieces back on and one to consider despite being 4lb “wrong” in the weights.
Number of Declared Runners 10 (Exacta) Visor worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 10.
9-2 Al Sayah (GB), 5-1 Roxboro River (IRE), 6-1 Queens Venture (IRE), 7-1 Teorie (IRE), 17-2 Imperial Data (IRE), 10-1 Killer Kane (IRE), 12-1 Kitesurfer (FR), 14-1 Roger Pol (IRE), 20-1 Could Be Trouble (IRE), 40-1 Floating Rock (GER)
RACE SUMMARY:
This is wide open but the nod goes to Dan Skelton’s mare QUEENS VENTURE who can build on her resurgent Haydock second in April off just a 1lb higher mark here. Roxboro River is feared most on the back of his recent C&D victory with Teorie, Al Sayah and Imperial Data all worthy of consideration too.
1-2-3: 1.QUEENS VENTURE (IRE) 2.ROXBORO RIVER (IRE) 3.TEORIE (IRE)
PADDY HANLON (7)
HARRY SKELTON
The Grace & Dotty Handicap Hurdle Race
(Class 5)
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 2f 83yds) for four yrs old and upwards
Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 PRESENTING YEATS (IRE) (26)
B g Yeats (IRE) - Va’vite (IRE)
01-0560 CD 9 12 0
O Pepperdrum Racing & Richard Hawker Br Mrs D. Dewbery & Mrs B. Woodcock
T Richard Hawker, Frome S Pepperdrum Aquatherapy
ROYAL BLUE, BEIGE hooped sleeves, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on his falling handicap mark (after 7 months off) in 7-runner handicap at this course (26.4f) in April but has been more miss than hit subsequently. Back down to his latest winning mark but isn’t one for maximum faith. Star Rating
2 OCEAN LEGACY (IRE) (23)
B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Ocean Bright (USA)
O Mrs Christie Thompson
T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
P1P31-2 8 11 13
Br David Eiffe
S Bluegrass Horse Feeds RED, WHITE stars, WHITE and RED diabolo on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE stars.
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form in a change of headgear to win 5-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (27f, good to soft) in April and built on that following a break when second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (22.1f, heavy, 12/1) 23 days ago. Claims if in the same form here. Star RatingHHHHI Official
3 HURST HILL (IRE) (16)
B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Nicat’s Benefit (IRE)
O Mr J. H. Young
T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
35-0031 6 11 11
Br Thomas Keating
S We Do Vans BLACK, YELLOW stripe, sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort when placed over this sort of trip on penultimate start and back to his best to win 8-runner handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good, 15/2) 16 days ago, pulling clear with runner-up That looks solid form for the grade and she remains of interest stepping back up in trip Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 86
4 EAST EAGLE (IRE) (56) PP5P1-6 5 11 9
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Ask Sutton (IRE)
O Mrs Janet Cooper /M E Sowersby Br James D. Leahy
T Mike Sowersby, Malton
RED, WHITE hoop, diamonds on sleeves, RED cap, WHITE diamond
TIMEFORM VIEW Caused something of a surprise following a breathing operation whenrelishing step up to 3m whenlanding 9-runner Southwell handicap in April but in nothing like that form when sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) 56 days ago, jumped poorly Needs more. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 25/5/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly throughout. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 84
5
FLEMEN’S TIPPLE (IRE)
(16) 50P-236 8 11 7
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Marie des Anges (FR)
O Jokulhlaup Syndicate Br Miss Lisa Pyne
T Andy Irvine, East Grinstead S Funnel Fuel
BLACK and EMERALD GREEN (quartered), diabolo on sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Hit and miss since getting off the mark over fences last year, went close from this mark over hurdles at Plumpton in May but arrives on the back of a lesser effort at Bangor (23.2f, good) 16 days ago
Chance if on a going day with cheekpieces back on. Star RatingHHHII
6 MORO ROCK (IRE) (30) 03U-022 BF 8 11 6
B g Morozov (USA) - Ms Jilly Maaye (IRE)
O Mr Liam Murray
T Sara Ender, Malton
RED, YELLOW stars, hooped sleeves and stars on cap.
Br James Flood
S Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but arrives in form, strongly supported (despite racing from out of the handicap) when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, good to firm) 30 days ago.
Should give another good account. Star
ROBERT DUNNE
DANIEL SANSOM (3)
PETER KAVANAGH
CAOILIN QUINN
7
BAHTIYAR (FR) (16)
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Baladala Reconce (FR)
504-453 7 11 5
O Lady Susan Brooke Br Mr Joel Denis
T Max Young, Sneads Green S Tote ORANGE, BROWN disc, BROWN cap, ORANGE spots
TIMEFORM VIEW Longstanding maiden but did run better than previously this season with cheekpieces on for first time, creditable third of 6 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Bangor (23.2f, good) 16 days ago. Will need to improve. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 4/7/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed Star RatingHHIII
8 INSPECTOR LYNLEY (GB) (74) 31P36-4 C 8 11 3
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Duchess of Seville
O Neil Mulholland Racing Club Br Mrs H. R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys
T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke LIGHT BLUE, RED chevrons, YELLOW sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Broke his maiden (off this mark) in a novice handicap at this course last July Has blown hot and cold since, latest run after 4 months off when below form fourth of 10
HURST HILL was right back to his best when getting off the mark at Newton Abbot earlier this month. That looks solid form for the grade and she appeals most stepping back up in trip. Ocean Legacy has a good record over hurdles for current connections and could be dangerous if getting her own way in front, while it could be interesting if any support comes for Inspector Lynley back off the same mark as when winning here last season.
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R A C E CO ND IT IO N S
First Race 2.08 - THE ARDENCOTE SPA CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3511 to the winning horse The second to receive £1615, the third £807, the fourth £404 and the fifth £201. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105. £24 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £19 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Penalties, after July 12th, 2025, 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 July 17th, 2025, 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 Ardencote Spa have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 17 entries, 1 at £5 and 16 at £24. - Closed July 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2686; Second £1343; Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86) A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.42 - THE ALLAN ATKINSON NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5990 to the winning horse The second to receive £2759, the third £1379 and the fourth £690. for novice four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, July 14th and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb Pockets Snooker Club has generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 14 entries at £55. - Closed July 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4590; Second £2296; Third £1147; Fourth £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.13 - THE SKIP HIRE FLYER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13070 to the winning horse The second to receive £6021, the third £3009 and the fourth £1507. for four yrs old and upwards. £120 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £24 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £96 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Penalties, after July 12th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Budget Waste Management have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and supply a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 3 at £24 and 9 at £120. - Closed July 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10015; Second £5009; Third £2503; Fourth £1253. (Penalty Value £13070.40)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.48 - THE GEORGE & DRAGON NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3168 to the winning horse The second to receive £1458, the third £729, the fourth £364 and the fifth £181. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, July 14th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after July 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb The George & Dragon have generously supported 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 23 entries at £30. - Closed July 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2423; Second £1211; Third £606; Fourth £303; Fifth £151. (Penalty Value £3168.60) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.23 - THE CLIVE BENNETT MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £33 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Penalties, after July 12th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The family of Clive Bennett have generously supported 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 14 entries, 3 at £6 and 11 at £33. - Closed July 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.58 - THE HIORNS HATS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Penalties, after July 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb 15 entries at £32. - Closed July 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96)
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.33 - THE GRACE & DOTTY 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 0-100. £26 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £21 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Penalties, after July 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Grace & Dotty 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 18 entries at £26. - Closed July 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (Penalty Value £3775.91) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
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