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 our final meeting of the year.
As always, we are very grateful to all our sponsors, who, (together with the Levy Board) have enabled Stratford to provide nearly £940,000 in prize money over the year and to all the owners and trainers who have had runners with us during the season Next year sees us race for 17 days with the first fixture on Monday 9th March and the last on Thursday 29th October A full list of all our fixtures can be found on the back cover.
Next year’s annual badge package is now on sale and offers excellent value and includes all our fixtures, all of Leicester and Kelso fixtures and selected fixtures at Salisbury and Perth, over 50 reciprocals at other courses around the country. We also have a £10 saving which is available for memberships purchased online Please visit www.stratfordracecourse.net
Whilst we may not be racing over the winter plenty of other tracks are. To celebrate the start of the jump season they have launched a NOVEMBER FREE TRIAL. The offer runs from 20th October to 23rd November. Log on to www.racinguk.com/freetrial for full details.
All of us here at Stratford Racecourse are committed to providing our patrons with the best possible day out. We are immensely grateful for any feed back that you give us, good or bad. Please feel free to contact us via phone or email. We can be reached either on the day, by contacting the office, or later by telephone, 01789 267949, or by email: info@stratfordracecourse.net
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.
Jack Andrews
1.47, 2.17, 2.47, 3.17
Harry Bannister
3.47, 4.17
Tom Bellamy
1.47, 2.17, 2.47, 4.17
James Best 4.17
Miss Megan Bevan 3.17
James Bowen
12.47, 2.47, 3.47
Sean Bowen
12.47, 1.47, 2.17, 4.17
Jonathan Burke
1.47, 2.17, 3.47, 4.17
Tom Cannon
3.47, 4.17
Bryan Carver
1.47, 4.17
Harry Cobden
1.17, 4.17
TRAINERS JOCKEYS
Billy Aprahamian
2.47, 3.17, 3.47
Mickey Bowen
12.47
David Bridgwater
3.17
Toby Bulgin
4.17
Jennie Candlish
12.47
Ben Case
1.47, 3.47
Deborah Cole
2.47
Stuart Coltherd
12.47
Harry Derham
1.47
Harriet Dickin
1.47, 3.17
Chris Down
4.17
Tom Ellis
1.47, 2.17, 2.47, 3.17
James Evans
3.47
Harry Fry
4.17
Michael Gates
3.17
Robbie David 12.47, 4.17
James Davies 2.17, 3.17, 4.17
Robert Dunne 12.47, 1.47, 3.17
Isabel Williams 1.17
Lee Edwards 4.17
Ciaran Gethings 2.17, 3.47, 4.17
Freddie Gingell 2.47
Ben Godfrey 1.17
Paddy Hanlon 3.17
Bradley Harris 1.47
Jack Hogan 3.17
Nick Gifford
2.17, 3.17
Tom Gretton
3.17
Alex Hales
1.17, 1.47
Daisy Hitchins 12.47, 4.17
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
2.17
Laura Horsfall
12.47
Syd Hosie 3.17
Alan King
1.47, 2.47, 4.17
Henrietta C Knight
2.17, 3.17
Emma Lavelle 1.17
Toby Lawes
3.47
Sheila Lewis 3.47
Robbie Llewellyn
1.17
Neil Mulholland
1.47, 2.17, 3.47
Sean Houlihan 2.17, 3.17, 3.47
Dylan Johnston 2.17, 2.47
Ben Jones 2.17
Harry Kimber 3.47
Freddie Mitchell 3.17
Conor O’Farrell 1.47, 2.17, 3.47
Brendan Powell 2.17, 3.17
Charlie Price 1.17
Callum Pritchard 3.17
Jack Quinlan 1.47
Caoilin Quinn 3.47
Conor Ring 2.17
Seamus Mullins
3.17, 3.47
Olly Murphy 1.47, 2.17, 4.17
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls 2.17
Fergal O’Brien
2.17, 3.47
Danni O’Neill 3.47
Henry Oliver 4.17
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
1.47, 2.47
Ben Pauling 1.47, 2.17
Pat Phelan
3.17
Ella Pickard 1.17
Alastair Ralph 2.17
Jeremy Scott 4.17
Matt Sheppard 1.47, 3.47
Lewis Saunders 12.47
Luke Scott 12.47
Gavin Sheehan 1.17, 1.47, 2.47, 3.17
Stan Sheppard 1.47, 3.47
Harry Skelton 1.17, 1.47, 2.17, 2.47, 3.17
Mrs Vicki Sollitt 2.47
Jack Tudor 2.17, 4.17
James Turner 3.17
Miss Lucy Turner 3.47
Sam Twiston-Davies 1.17, 1.47
Lorcan Williams 4.17
Kielan Woods 1.17, 1.47
Dan Skelton
1.17, 1.47, 2.17, 2.47, 3.17
Jamie Snowden 1.17
Rob Summers 12.47
Sam Thomas 2.17, 2.47
Joe Tizzard 2.47
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies 1.17, 1.47
Lucy Wadham 4.17
Simon Whitaker 4.17
Chester Williams 4.17
Christian Williams 2.17, 4.17
Mrs Jane Williams
3.47, 4.17
Evan Williams 1.17, 2.17
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 (33 wins from 125 runners, 26%) runs FIRST CANDIDATE (1.17), BRACE FOR LANDING (1.47), QUAVISTE (2.17), BE AWARE (2.47), SHAREYOURBISCUITS (3.17)
F O’BRIEN (22 wins from 112 runners, 20%) runs HEART OVER HEAD (2.17), JOINING FORCE (3.47)
J SNOWDEN (17 wins from 70 runners, 24%) runs A PATH TO RONDA (1.17)
TRAINERS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
O MURPHY (9 wins from 23 runners, 39%) runs KENZOKO and WANDERING EGO (1.47), NEXT TWIST (2.17), BROKEN VOW (4.17)
F O’BRIEN (8 wins from 39 runners, 21%) runners listed above
D SKELTON (7 wins from 57 runners, 12%) runners listed above
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS
LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2020-2025) WITH RIDES:
SEAN BOWEN (28 wins from 124 rides, 23%) rides MOHAWK CHIEF (12.47), WANDERING EGO (1.47), NEXT TWIST (2.17), BROKEN VOW (4.17)
HARRY SKELTON (28 wins from 86 rides, 33%) rides FIRST CANDIDATE (1.17), BRACE FOR LANDING (1.47), QUAVISTE (2.17), BE AWARE (2.47), SHAREYOURBISCUITS (3.17)
GAVIN SHEEHAN (21 wins from 104 rides, 20%) rides A PATH TO RONDA (1.17), FAST WORK (1.47), CERENDIPITY (2.47), KALKAROO (3.17)
JOCKEYS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
SEAN BOWEN (13 wins from 52 rides, 25%) rides listed above HARRY COBDEN (8 wins from 30 rides, 27%) rides KILWORTH (1.17), TENTER LE TOUT (4.17)
JONATHAN BURKE (8 wins from 29 rides, 28%) rides PARK TALK (1.47), HEART OVER HEAD (2.17), JOINING FORCE (3.47), CRYSTAL JET (4.17)
CLASSY TIPS
The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 12.47 DICKENS (down 2 grades); 12.47 MOHAWK CHIEF (down 2); 1.17 ON TOP OF THE MOON (down 2 grades); 2.17 QUAVISTE (down 4 grades).
STABLE MOVES
1.17 FIRST CANDIDATE has moved from Donnchadh Doyle to D Skelton; 1.17 KILWORTH has moved from B McMahon to E Fenton; 1.17 ON TOP OF THE MOON has moved from N & W Twiston-Davies to R L Llewellyn; 1.17 WARRIORESS has moved from A Ahern to A Hales; 1.47 BRACE FOR LANDING has moved from N George & A Zetterholm to D Skelton; 1.47 MONSIEUR JACO has moved from G Quinn to N Mulholland; 1.47 TOP OF OFF has moved from C R Barber to M Sheppard; 2.17 OUR AMIGO has moved from P F Cashman to N Gifford; 2.17 TAURUS BAY has moved from D P Murphy to B Pauling; 2.17 WALKINTHEPRESENT has moved from G Quinn to N Mulholland; 2.47 MENAGGIO has moved from A King to B Aprahamian; 3.17 WESTERN SOLDIER has moved from J Tizzard to S Mullins; 3.47 BALLYBEEN has moved from S Thomas to M Sheppard
LONGEST TRAVELLERS
LIBERTY FLAME (12.47) trained by W Coltherd, Selkirk, distance of 276 miles MOHAWK CHIEF (12.47) trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, distance of 193 miles
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 28th October
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HOW TO BET WITH A BOOKMAKER
1. Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to proffer the correct stake money for your wager.
2. Ask the Bookmaker for your bet, name the horse, (the bookmaker won’t necessarily know it’s number). Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet.
3. Should your horse happen to win, present your betting ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.
4. Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms Place Betting, not all on course bookmakers accept each way bets, ie for a win or a place
5. In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise the racegoer as to his rights.
6. Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes e.g. £1, £5 or £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.
EACH WAY BETTING
In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting
• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win
• 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2
• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2
• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3
• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3
• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4
• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4
All bookmakers must display on their boards whether they are betting each way or to win only
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 Claire Dyson Supporting Midlands Air Ambulance Selling Hurdle Race (Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds)
for four, five, six and seven yrs old
Total prize fund
£5500
Owners Prize Money Winner
£2221; Second £1110; Third £556; Fourth £278; Fifth £139. (Penalty Value £2904.55)
SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 DICKENS (IRE) (11) (£12000) 131122 7 11 12
B g Excelebration (IRE) - Open Book (Mark of Esteem (IRE))
O Mr S Sowray & Alan O’Keeffe
T Jennie Candlish, Leek
BLACK, YELLOW star, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap.
Br Chapel Lane Farm L.T.D
S Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW In excellent heart for new connections, including 4 wins and shaped as though still in form behind an easy winner in a Class 3 handicap hurdle at Sedgefield 11 days ago. The one to beat back in selling company. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 116 (-1)
2 MOHAWK CHIEF (USA) (19) (£12000) 213145 5 11 8
B g Quality Road (USA) - Wedding Vow (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
O Mrs Karen Bowen
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
MAROON, YELLOW sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE cap.
Br Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt
S Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a maiden at Market Rasen (heavy) and a weak novice at Hexham over the summer but has struggled back in handicaps, typically off the bridle a long way from home when well beaten at Hexham (23.3f) earlier this month. Should be more competitive in a change of headgear with sights lowered. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA
3 SAILED AWAY (GER) (121) (£12000) 1/343-P0 7 11 4
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Sail (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))
O Mr Alistair Price
T Rob Summers, Solihull
MAROON and LIGHT BLUE check, hooped sleeves
Br Gestut Gorlsdorf
TIMEFORM VIEW Had been in good heart for Stuart Edmunds this spring (changed hands for only £5,500) but has made a discouraging start for new connections Questions to answer now.
4 LIBERTY FLAME (IRE) (9) (£12000) 063PP/-0 7 11 0
Br g Vadamos (FR) - Irish Spirit (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
O Mr S. Coltherd
T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br Christopher Maye
RED, large EMERALD GREEN spots, GREY sleeves, RED spots, EMERALD GREEN and RED quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden under both codes, well held on the level this season and his effort proved short-lived on hurdles return at Perth (heavy) last time, having typically taken a strong hold Dropped into a seller with James Bowen aboard for the first time but remains with plenty to prove. Star Rating
5 MAXFLY D’AGROSTIS (FR) (24) (£12000) 0-46 5 11 0
B g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Ritzoue d’Agrostis (FR) (Konig Turf (GER))
O Mrs Heather Kemp
T Laura Horsfall, Towcester
Br Jeanpierre Cordonnier & Corinne Godonnet
S Abacus Securities Ltd
YELLOW, BLACK seams, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK spots, BLACK cap, YELLOW star
TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched €45,000 as a 3-y-o but failed to make an impact in Points earlier this year
Could hardly have shown any less on Rules debut in a bumper at this track earlier this month and will need to improve significantly on hurdle debut Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - LEWIS
6 SEA THRIFT (IRE) (45) (£12000) P5-0023 6 10 7
B m Bullet Train - Synthe Davis (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))
O Troika Racing Br Mr K. D. Cotter
T Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
GREY, PINK seams, GREY cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Left behind previous form when second on handicap debut (2 1/2m) and but didn’t improve for a longer trip when third in a 23f novice handicap at Worcester last month. Arrives in form but will need to take a step forward to get off the mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 77
LUKE SCOTT (3)
ROBERT DUNNE
JAMES BOWEN
SAUNDERS (5)
ROBBIE DAVID (7)
2024: SAM’S AMOUR 7 11 1 Adam Wedge 4-7 (Keiran Burke) 8 ran
BETTING FORECAST: 10-11 Dickens (IRE), 5-2 Mohawk Chief (USA), 8-1 Sea Thrift (IRE), 16-1 Liberty Flame (IRE), 28-1 Sailed Away (GER), 40-1 Maxfly d’Agrostis (FR) RACE SUMMARY: This looks an excellent opportunity for DICKENS to land a fifth success for new connections, the main danger likely to be Mohawk Chief who could fare better dropped into a seller with Sean Bowen back aboard.
The racingtv.com/freetrial
Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race
(Class 4) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2m 6f 7yds)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares
Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money Winner
£3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)
SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 A PATH TO RONDA (IRE) (236) 14- 5 11 2
Gr m Getaway (GER) - Dusty Too
O RC Syndicate II & Mr Gary Gillies
Br Mrs Virginia McGrath
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn DARK BLUE, WHITE‘R’& YELLOW ‘C’, YELLOW armlets, DARK BLUE & YELLOW quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to stay well but managed to win a bumper at Uttoxeter in December Fair fourth upped to listed class 3 months later and this trip sure to suit now hurdling. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
2
BROADWAY HONEY (IRE) (33) 0-5 5 11 2
Ch m Zambezi Sun - Broadway Theatre (IRE)
O Willy Twiston-Davies
Br John Leahy
T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
BLACK, YELLOW epaulets, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap, YELLOW star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Made an unpromising start to her career when eighth of 12 in bumper at Hereford (16.2f, good) in March, going with little fluency. Bit more like it when fifth at Market Rasen in September (16.6f) and she certainly shapes like a stayer. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
3 FIRST CANDIDATE (GB) (249) F1- 5 11 2
Ch m Jack Hobbs - Storm Patrol
O Mr Jarlath Patrick Conway Br Suzy Smith
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
ROYAL BLUE, PINK star, armlets and stars on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW €75,000 3-y-o, first foal, dam (h99) lightly-raced maiden hurdler out of smart 2 3/4m-3m hurdle winner Material World. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt in February and has transferred to a leading NH yard. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA
4 FOLLOWANGO (IRE) (207) 325224- 7 11 2
B m Ocovango - Follow The Icon
O W J Evans Racing
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, quartered cap.
Br Patrick McCarthy
S Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who has failed to win over hurdles but has finished runner-up 6 times Kept on for fourth back at 2m last time and returning from 6 months off, she sets the standard. Star RatingHHHII Official
5 KILWORTH (IRE) (175) 214-5 5 11 2
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Be My Gesture (IRE)
O Hoe Racing
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Ms P. Duggan
S Hatherden Horse Transport
YELLOW, DARK GREEN stars, DARK GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW €6,500 3-y-o, Order of St George mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Young Lieutenant. Winning pointer who is bred to be a stayer and she shaped that way in an Irish bumper for Brian M.McMahon. Since transferred to an in-form stable and quickly up in trip now hurdling Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - HARRY
6 ON TOP OF THE MOON (GB) (229) 0- 5 11 2
Br m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Gales Present (IRE)
O On The Gallops 3
Br James and Jean Potter Ltd
T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon WHITE, EMERALD GREEN stripe, hooped sleeves and diamond on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Pether’s Moon mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Vienna Court and bumper winner/fair hurdler Spring Meadow. Shaped as though amiss starting out in a Uttoxeter bumper in March. Since left Nigel Twiston-Davies Star RatingHHIII
GAVIN SHEEHAN
COBDEN
7 WARRIORESS (IRE) (284) 2- 5 11 2
Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Capuccina (FR)
O The Light Blues Syndicate Br Cyril O’Hara
T Alex Hales, Edgecote S Winwood Construction UK Ltd LIGHT BLUE, WHITE hoop
TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 5-y-o, Soldier of Fortune mare. Half-sister to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Capuccimix and fairly useful French chaser Espressa. Runner-up sole start in Irish points Star
8 NANNYMOORESBRIDGE (IRE) (22)05 4 11 0
Gr f Kingston Hill - Chanceux Houx (FR)
O The Ella Pickard Racing Club Br S. Brennan
T Ella Pickard, Taunton GREY, RED star, hooped sleeves, RED cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Bred more for stamina than speed and looked one for the longer term in bumpers This trip will help now hurdling Star
Number of Declared Runners 8..................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.
BETTING FORECAST:
9-4 First Candidate (GB), 3-1 A Path To Ronda (IRE), 9-2 Followango (IRE), 6-1 Kilworth (IRE), 12-1 Broadway Honey (IRE), 16-1 Warrioress (IRE), 66-1 On Top of The Moon (GB), 150-1 Nannymooresbridge (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY:
FIRST CANDIDATE got it right at the second attempt in Irish points last winter and having joined Dan Skelton, hopes have to be high that she’ll follow up now hurdling against her own sex. A Path to Ronda and Kilworth will both relish this trip now tackling obstacles and they head the opposition.
1-2-3:
1.FIRST CANDIDATE 2.A PATH TO RONDA (IRE) 3.KILWORTH (IRE)
R A C I N G TV
Racing TV 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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Longsdon Racing
‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race
(Class 3) (Qualifier) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds)
for novice four, five and six yrs old
Total prize fund £12000
Owners Prize Money Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 A LAW TO HIMSELF (IRE) (648) 33/- 6 11 0
B g Westerner - Belleline (IRE)
O Mr T. Ellis
T Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Mr Matt O’Connor
S Fresh Air
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK seams, checked sleeves, BLACK cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding Half-brother to modest hurdler/chaser Another Ocana, stays 23f. Third both starts in points (latest Jan 2024). Star Rating
2 FAST WORK (IRE) (250) 0306-
B g Workforce - Pixey Punk
O Mrs J. Morgan Br Porlock Vale Stud
T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley S Pektron Group Ltd RED and WHITE (quartered), RED sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest at best in bumpers and well held on Newcastle hurdling debut in February. Major step forward needed
3 JAFFA CAKE (IRE) (196)
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Tetou (IRE)
O Mr Steve Ashley
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mr J. P. Dwan
S Fitzdares DARK BLUE, ORANGE disc, DARK BLUE sleeves, ORANGE stars, DARK BLUE cap, ORANGE star
TIMEFORM VIEW Order Of St George gelding who very much had the run of the race when second of 7 in bumper at Doncaster (16.6f) on debut in April and went backwards from that effort when last of 10 at Ffos Last next time
4 KENZOKO (FR) (196)
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Chakina (FR)
O Mr Adrian Butler
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mme Karine Perreau
S Betano MAUVE, WHITE hoops, halved sleeves, MAUVE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced sole start in Irish points (Apr 2024) and didn’t show much on Rules debut at Ffos Las in the spring Probably one for later on. Star
5 LORD OF THE GLANCE (GB) (359) 06/U0- 6 11 0
B g Passing Glance - Tilinisi (IRE)
O In The Pink Partnership
T Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br P. A. Pritchard
S Winwood Construction UK Ltd PINK, YELLOW chevron, PINK sleeves, YELLOW stars and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Needed experience in bumpers and little promise in 2 novice hurdles Off 11 months Star
6 MISTERODDSOCKS (IRE) (202) 5/3003- 5 11 0
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Fairy Hill (IRE)
O Jopla Racing
T Ben Case, Banbury
Br Frank Motherway
S David Andrews Construction Limited
LIGHT GREEN and ORANGE diamonds, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, ORANGE and LIGHT GREEN check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort in bumpers and little form both starts over hurdles, looking temperamental at Huntingdon on most recent outing. Star RatingHHIII
WOODS
DUNNE
BRYAN CARVER
JACK QUINLAN
7 MONSIEUR JACO (FR) (174)
B g Pastorius (GER) - Apple’s Noa (FR)
O Windmill House Racing Limited
T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
33-1 5 11 0
Br Mr Sebastien Chemin
WHITE, LIGHT GREEN epaulets, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, WHITE stars, LIGHT GREEN cap, WHITE star
TIMEFORM VIEW €80,000 3-y-o, £52,000 5-y-o, Pastorius gelding Half-brother to 3 winners, including bumper winner/fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Port Joulain and fair hurdler/chaser Horacio Apple’s. Off mark in Irish points at third attempt in May and needs a close in the betting ahead of Rules debut Star RatingHHHII
8 PARK TALK (IRE)
(27) 4221-3 5 11 0
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Nova Cyngi (USA)
O Mr Andrew Mitchell
Br Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd & G. Hadden
T Harry Derham, Newbury S Owzat-Cricket, OLBG
WHITE, BLACK stars, sleeves and star on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on last of 4 starts in Irish points (Apr 2025). Shaped better than bare result when a well-held third on his recent Fontwell hurdling debut (17.7f) and seems sure to do better Star
9 WANDERING
EGO
(IRE) (36) F/321-6 D BF 5 11 0
B g Order of St George (IRE) - All The Queens (IRE)
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley
Br R. Cody
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote S Cedar Invest Limited, Betano
DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE hoop, checked sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Held every chance when falling at the last in his sole Irish point and progressive in bumpers last season, scoring by 8 lengths at Wetherby on final start Came a long way short of justifying strong support on his Perth hurdling debut but clearly has hit in him to do a lot better Star
10
BLUE
SKY DREAMING
(GB) (242) 5- 4 10 13
Br g Blue Bresil (FR) - Free Thinking
O Mr Robert Waley-Cohen
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
BROWN, ORANGE sleeves, quartered cap.
Br Upton Viva Stud
S Upton Viva Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred sort who shaped as if sharper for the run when fifth of 12 in his sole bumper at Doncaster (16.6f, good) in March and may step up on that run now going hurdling Star
11
BRACE FOR LANDING (IRE) (206) 42- 4 10 13
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Annie Grit (IRE)
O Robert Kirkland and Neil & Alfie Smith
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
RED, BLACK armlets
Br A. & M. Mellerick
S Ladbrokes,The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from debut (fairly useful form) when 1 3/4 lengths second of 15 in juvenile at Compiegne (17.9f, soft) in April. Has since left N. George & A. Zetterholm and sets a good standard. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA
12 EL ARCO (IRE) (12)
B g Pillar Coral - Mareena
O Royal Arch Racing El Arco
T Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
S Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better
PURPLE, MAROON sleeves, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars.
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/novice hurdle 7 months apart. Star RatingHIIII
13 SIR HOBNOB (GB) (34) 01-3 4 10 13
B g Jack Hobbs - Isla Fernandos (IRE)
O Graham and Alison Jelley
Br Graham and Alison Jelley
T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham S Jelson Ltd
RED, BLACK diamond, RED sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, BLACK cap, RED diamonds
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on debut form to win 8-runner bumper at Bangor (16.7f, good, 7/2) in April. Made a satisfactory start over hurdles when third of 11 at Worcester last month but this drop back in trip isn’t sure to be in his favour Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - SAM TWISTON-DAVIES
14 TOP OF OFF (GB) (192) 341- 4 10 13
B g Jack Hobbs - Definitelyanoscar (IRE)
O Clewer Racing - Top Of Off
T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br Christopher R. Barber Bloodstock
S Matt Sheppard Racing GOLD, BLACK hoops, GOLD cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 4-y-o, Jack Hobbs gelding Dam (c124/h121), bumper/2m hurdle winner (stayed 2 1/2m), half-sister to temperamental but fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Towering Off mark in points at third attempt (Apr 2025). Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - STAN
BURKE
SKELTON
BRADLEY HARRIS (3)
BETTING FORECAST:
3-1 Brace For Landing (IRE), 4-1 Wandering Ego (IRE), 8-1 Monsieur Jaco (FR), Park Talk (IRE), 14-1 A Law To Himself (IRE), Sir Hobnob (GB), 16-1 Blue Sky Dreaming (GB), 22-1 Jaffa Cake (IRE), 25-1 Fast Work (IRE), Top of Off (GB), 33-1 Kenzoko (FR), 66-1 Misteroddsocks (IRE), 150-1 Lord of The Glance (GB), 200-1 El Arco (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY:
WANDERING EGO fell a long way short of market expectations sent hurdling after 6 months off at Perth, but is surely worth another chance given the impression he created in a Wetherby bumper back in the spring. Brace For Landing sets a fairly useful standard on his French form on first run for the Skeltons, while Park Talk shaped better than the distance beaten suggests on his hurdling/Rules debut at Fontwell and seems sure to do better
1-2-3:
1.WANDERING EGO (IRE) 2.BRACE FOR LANDING (IRE) 3.PARK TALK (IRE)
C H A R L I E LO NG SD ON RA CI NG
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £81,422 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 15th September to 31st December 2025.
The EBF And Charlie Longsdon Racing
‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race
(Class 3) (Qualifier) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds)
for novice four, five and six yrs old
Total prize fund £12000
Owners Prize Money Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)
SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 HEART OVER HEAD (IRE) (16) 2/P-04 6 11 0
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Oscar Bird (IRE)
O Mr Nic Brereton Br Bryan Mangan
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S BresBet BLACK, BLACK and YELLOW check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a bumper Promise over hurdles but possibly one who won’t really come into his own until handicapping over longer trips Star RatingHHHII Official BHA
2 HIGH TEA (IRE) (20) 3/0F1
B g Mount Nelson - Thanks For Tea (IRE)
O Park View
Br Edmond Kent
T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd YELLOW, RED chevron, RED sleeves, YELLOW armlets, YELLOW and RED quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner at the fifth attempt Has shown ability in a pair of 2m hurdles 6 months apart but unlikely to see the very best of him until he tackles longer trips
3 IDAHO
BRIDGE (IRE) (12)
Ch g Idaho (IRE) - Quivvy Bridge (IRE)
O Johnson White Racing - Idaho Bridge Br Brendan and Mary Fitzpatrick
T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead S Teresa Davis Sporting Artist WHITE, BROWN hoops, WHITE sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers and weakening out of contention when falling 2 out on recent Newton Abbot hurdle debut
4 NEXT TWIST (FR) (292)
Ch g Muhtathir - Poprock du Berlais (FR)
O Mr Adrian Butler
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Pierre & Phillippe Moruzzi
S Betano MAUVE, WHITE hoops, halved sleeves, MAUVE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame in 2 bumpers last winter and has potential now hurdling for his leading stable
5 OUR AMIGO (GB) (207)
B g Malinas (GER) - As Was
O Mrs H Allan & Mrs L Meagher
T Nick Gifford, Findon
Br Yorton Farm Stud
S Avtrade Limited BLACK, YELLOW cross belts, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Third in an Irish point in April. Stamina-laden pedigree so chance he’ll find this test too sharp now hurdling
6 QUAVISTE (FR) (208)
B g Authorized (IRE) - Fliegend
O Mr Robert Kirkland
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr Charles Hubert De Chaudenay
S The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes RED, BLACK armlets.
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked useful when winning a Huntingdon bumper on debut in February. Travelled well long way in Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April. Subsequently had wind surgery. Good hurdle prospect for top yard. Star
JONATHAN BURKE
JAMES DAVIES
HARRY SKELTON
7 TAO ENKI (FR) (235) 50- 5 11 0
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Lady Needles (IRE)
O Not Another Partnership 2 Br E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki
T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd ORANGE, GREY triple diamond and diamond on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumper last season and a watching brief is advised now hurdling Star RatingHHIII Official BHA
8 WALKINTHEPRESENT (IRE) (194) 03- 5 11 0
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Another Present (IRE)
O Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse Br Robert O’Callaghan
T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke EMERALD GREEN and LIGHT BLUE stripes, diabolo on sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap, LIGHT BLUE diamond.
TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park gelding Half-brother to useful hurdle winner/chaser Daily Present (stays 3 3/4m) and fairly useful hurdler Go Millie Go Third on the second of 2 Irish points in the spring The
9 BOMBAY PETE (GB) (20) F-50 4 10 13
Gr g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Princesse Pauline (FR)
O The Stepping Stones Syndicate Br Yorton Farm Stud
T Christian Williams, Bridgend S Dodson and Horrell, Dreams & Wishes
DARK GREEN, RED star, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets, DARK GREEN cap, RED star
TIMEFORM VIEW Held in third when falling at the last on point debut in February. More one for the longer term based on his efforts in a Worcester bumper and 2m Chepstow novice hurdle 5 months apart. Star
10 COTE D’ANGE (FR) (234)
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Cote Vermeille
O The Ipsden Invincibles
T Sam Thomas, Cardiff
4 10 13
Br Mr A. Fouilleul & Mr S. Fouilleul
S Tote
DARK BLUE, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, PINK cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/2, last of 9 in juvenile hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good) on debut in March. Could only consider if backed Star RatingHHIII Official BHA
11 GUARDAMI ANCORA (FR) (-)
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Perlara (FR)
O Red & Black Magic
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
YELLOW, WHITE cap, DARK BLUE star
Br Mr Tim Dineen
TIMEFORM VIEW EUR28,000 Bathyrhon gelding Dam (h107), placed twice from 3 starts over hurdles in France, sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Another Emotion. The betting should help guide to expectations Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
12 PRECIOUS METAL
(FR) (264) 210- 4 10 13
B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Pluie d’Or (IRE)
O Moores Metals and Philip Moore
T Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Br Mr J. Deshayes & Mrs M. Deshayes
DARK BLUE and GOLD (quartered), DARK BLUE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Listed bumper win at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day. Well beaten in a similar race at Newbury in February but remains one who should have a bright future over jumps
13 TAURUS BAY (IRE) (263) 1- 4 10 13
B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Tea Time Tilly (IRE)
O Redknapp and Hill
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br C. Berry
S Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW £155,000 purchase after winning an Irish point in February and the runner-up won an Aintree maiden hurdle at the weekend Interesting runner
14 SECRET PASS
(GB) (152) 0-5P 5 10 7
B m Passing Glance - Gunner Be Sweet
O Mr Melvin Haughey
T Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Kathleen Haughey
S Fresh Air EMERALD GREEN, BLACK cross belts, EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW check cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2
JOHNSTON (3)
POWELL
2024:(See Div 1):
BETTING FORECAST:
2-1 Quaviste (FR), 7-2 Taurus Bay (IRE), 7-1 Precious Metal (FR), 9-1 Next Twist (FR), 20-1 Heart Over Head (IRE), 22-1 High Tea (IRE), 25-1 Walkinthepresent (IRE), Guardami Ancora (FR), 33-1 Our Amigo (GB), 50-1 Idaho Bridge (IRE), Cote d’Ange (FR), 100-1 Tao Enki (FR), Bombay Pete (GB), 300-1 Secret Pass (GB)
RACE SUMMARY:
Hurdle newcomers can dominate, with bumper winner QUAVISTE getting the vote for Dan Skelton. Taurus Bay saw off Sunday’s Aintree maiden hurdle winner Marsiac when landing an Irish point in February and is second choice ahead of Henrietta Knight’s listed bumper scorer Precious Metal. 1-2-3: 1.QUAVISTE (FR) 2.TAURUS BAY (IRE) 3.PRECIOUS METAL (FR)
C H A R L I E LO NG SD ON RA CI NG
G R E A T BR IT IS H BO NU S SC HE ME
SAMANTHA BORLAND
From all your family & friends
The Happy Birthday Samantha Borland Handicap Steeple Chase
(Class 3) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 3f 98yds)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £13650
Owners Prize Money Winner
£5513; Second £2756; Third £1379; Fourth £689; Fifth £344. (Penalty Value £7208.56)
Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 GRANDEUR D’AME (FR) (209) P/1520P- C D9 12 0
B g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) - Sourya d’Airy (FR)
O Syders & Burkes
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Mr Georges Lacombe
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
MAROON, BLACK hoop, diabolo on sleeves, hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when winning at Chepstow on reappearance last season and only just denied in Premier Handicap at Cheltenham in January. Excuses last 2 starts and can go well on return. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 138
2 BE AWARE (FR) (209) 22/2300- 6 11 12
Gr g Martaline - Kendova (FR)
O Mr Andrew L. Cohen
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br S.C.E.A. Pa Ouvry & E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des
S Wood Hall Stud Limited ROYAL BLUE, WHITE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars and stars on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Largely progressive over hurdles who performed well without winning in big-field handicaps last season. Type to make a chaser Star RatingHHHHI
3 MENAGGIO (IRE) (212)
B g Milan - Nova Stella (GER)
O Will Ramsay and Victoria Sollitt
T Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
211P2F- 6 11 8
Br Ormond Bloodstock Ltd
S Fairfax & Favor Ltd BLACK, SILVER braid, LIGHT BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler who bagged a pair of small-field 19.7f handicaps chases at Plumpton last autumn. However, failed to complete 2 of last 3 starts, reportedly bled at Newbury before taking a heavy fall at Kempton on final start. Has left Alan King
4 RANGE (IRE) (215)
B g Shantou (USA) - Grapevine Sally (IRE)
O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group
T Sam Thomas, Cardiff
Br Heather Robinson
S Potter Group
DARK BLUE and WHITE diabolo, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star
TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed record over fences last season though did score on second chase start in November Jumping has rather let him down in this sphere but he’s on a competitive mark.
5 CERENDIPITY (IRE) (188) 224134- D 8 10 12
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Check The Forecast (IRE)
O Mrs A. Shore Br Neil R. Tector
T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley S Tuffa Footwear Ltd BLACK, WHITE cross belts, diamonds on sleeves, RED cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Held his form well last season, landing the odds at Newcastle in March. However, needed his comeback run last term
6 IMMORTAL FAME (IRE) (208) 21113P- 9 10 12
B g Fame And Glory - Calverleigh Court (IRE)
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited
T Deborah Cole, Solihull
Br Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited
S Lewisham Developments Limited WHITE, ROYAL BLUE chevron, armlets and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived given another try over fences for current yard, completing the hat-trick at Southwell (20.4f) in February. Ran too bad to be true final start and type to bounce back STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling Star
TOM BELLAMY
HARRY SKELTON
VICKI SOLLITT (7)
JOHNSTON (3)
GAVIN SHEEHAN
JAMES BOWEN
7 THE WIDDOW MAKER (GB) (194) FP//6616- D 11 10 11
Ch g Arvico (FR) - Countess Point
O Mr Sax Purdie
Br Mrs J. E. Purdie
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne S Coral Racing Limited ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE sash and sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Outpaced both starts over hurdles after a 2-year absence but bounced back with a bang returned to fences and back up in trip when winning veterans event at Exeter in March. However, found out in a more competitive environment at Haydock following month and opposable back in open company. Star
8 LATENIGHTRUMBLE (GB) (229) 03122P- 8 10 8
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Latenightdip
O Mrs P. A. Ellis
Br Mrs Pippa Ellis
T Tom Ellis, Rugby S Fresh Air WHITE, RED chevron, striped sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time point winner
in December Good second next 2 starts before running poorly
15/3/2025
5 ran
BETTING FORECAST:
4-1 Be Aware (FR), 5-1 Range (IRE), 6-1 Grandeur d’Ame (FR), 7-1 Immortal Fame (IRE), 8-1 Latenightrumble (GB), 17-2 Cerendipity (IRE), 12-1 Menaggio (IRE), The Widdow Maker (GB)
RACE SUMMARY:
GRANDEUR D’AME had excuses on his last 2 starts and is expected to go well back down in class having won on his reappearance last season. Be Aware was useful over hurdles and is an interesting chasing debutant, while Immortal Fame thrived for this yard last season. 1-2-3:
1.GRANDEUR D’AME (FR) 2.BE AWARE (FR) 3.IMMORTAL FAME (IRE)
T H E FR IE ND S & FA MI LY OF SA MA NT HA BO RL AN D
The friends and family of Samantha Borland have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse.
The Jumps Look Better On RacingTV
Handicap Hurdle Race
(Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds)
for three 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) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 ESTEBAN (FR) (95) 513P/-FF 5 12 0
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Sainte Whitney (FR)
O The Cocoa Nuts
T Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br EARL Haras Du Luy
S Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants
YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten when coming down in both starts for current yard and can only be watched at present. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating
2 MOTAZZEN (IRE) (27) 04111-2 D 7 11 13
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Yaazy (IRE)
O Carol & Chris Jackson & Henrietta Knight Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
T Henrietta C Knight, Wantage S Henrietta Knight EMERALD GREEN, BLACK and GREY hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick over hurdles last term and made positive return to this sphere when good second of 6 in handicap (7/2) at Fontwell (17.7f, good to soft) 27 days ago Likely player.
3 SEE THE GREEN (GB) (20) 1463-60 4 11 11
B g Postponed (IRE) - Clarentine
O See The Green Partners
T Syd Hosie, Sherborne
Br Bluehills Racing Ltd
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd YELLOW and BLACK stripes, WHITE and LIGHT BLUE striped sleeves, LIGHT BLUE and WHITE striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW No real impact on level or over hurdles in recent starts and makes limited appeal despite sliding appreciably down the weights Visor back on.
4 KALKAROO (IRE) (426) 321- 4 11 10
B g Australia - Laka (IRE)
O Miss S. Pilkington Br Yeomanstown LS Ltd T.Coyle Flaxmanstable
T Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
CHOCOLATE, ORANGE cross belts, check cap.
S Fairfax & Favor Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at third time of asking over timber when taking 6-runner juvenile (8/11) at Fontwell (17.7f, good to firm) in June of last year Not seen since but goes handicapping off a fair mark and needs monitoring in market.
5 AMI BONDHU (FR) (249) 450342- 6 11 10
B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Rogation (FR)
O Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton
T Nick Gifford, Findon
Br Haras Du Hoguenet & Mr Gilles Lebaron
S Avtrade Limited
MAUVE and DARK BLUE stripes, DARK BLUE sleeves, MAUVE stars, DARK BLUE cap, MAUVE star
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who ran with credit on several occasions over hurdles last term, including when second of 8 in handicap at Fontwell (21.8f, heavy) when last seen in February. Warrants respect on return to action. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96
6 AVADA KEDAVRA (IRE) (202) 05/P014- 6 11 9
Br g Milan - Miss Bobs Worth (IRE)
O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited
T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold PINK, WHITE star, PINK sleeves, WHITE stars and cap.
Br William J. Noonan
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-related sort who didn’t progress as expected over hurdles for Nicky Henderson and despite arriving fit from a win in points, he was below his best on stable debut when a well-held fourth in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f) in April. Remains with plenty to prove on his return. Star
MISS MEGAN BEVAN (7)
GAVIN SHEEHAN
JAMES DAVIES
JAMES TURNER (5)
7 SOLDIER’S LEAP (IRE) (252) 060223- 5 11 8
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lindy Lou
O Mrs I. Hodge
T Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br A. H. B. Hodge
S Fresh Air
WHITE, BLACK sleeves and collar, WHITE cuffs, hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement when sent handicapping last season, ending campaign with good third of 13 at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft, 10/3) in February. Remains low mileage and enters calculations here.
8
DOTTIES STAR
(GB) (23) 363//014- 6 11 7
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Young Dottie
O Ermyn Lodge Stud
T Pat Phelan, Epsom
MAROON, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap.
Br Tony J. Smith
TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a surprise when winning 4-runner novice at Plumpton in January. Couldn’t back that up next time, however, and finished well held in recent pipe-opener on Flat at Brighton.
9 WESTERN SOLDIER (GER) (512) 16P0/P2- 7 11 4
B g Soldier Hollow - Wamika (GER)
O Mrs Kate Kenyon
T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
MAROON, WHITE hoops, halved sleeves
Br Gestut Park Wiedingen
S We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Been through several yards and matched best form over hurdles when second of 10 in handicap at Newton Abbot (16.8f) for Joe Tizzard 16 months ago Since joined new stable and market may prove best guide to claims on return.
10 ONE LAST
GLANCE
B g Passing Glance - Lillie Lou
O Fred Camis, Ray Fielder & Mel Clarke
T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
(GB) (222) 132142- C 8 11 3
Br Ray Fielder & Fred Camis
S JMC Surfacing Contractors
YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE hoop, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Won here last term before acquitting himself well in a handful of starts over fences Returns to hurdling off a fair mark and can make presence felt here. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Star RatingHHHII
11 SHAREYOURBISCUITS
Bl g Maxios - Veronaise (FR)
O Mr Colm Donlon
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
(GB) (51) 50-0 4 11 1
Br Colm Donlon & Dan Skelton
S The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW spots, ROYAL BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW In good hands but has finished nearer last than first in all 3 starts over hurdles thus far No surprise if improvement is forthcoming on handicap bow but his opening mark could have been kinder Star RatingHHIII Official BHA
12 MILAN MILOS (IRE) (174) 0/5550-4 5 10 12
B g Milan - Mop My Brow (IRE)
O Team Payne, Powell, Ray and Warburton
T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
Br James A. Slattery
S JMC Surfacing Contractors
YELLOW, BLACK seams, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW spots, YELLOW cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to make a real impact over timber and looks on a stiff mark given what he has achieved thus far.
13 FLOATING ROCK (GER) (12) P-4PP55 CD 10 10 10
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 A fair hurdles/chase winner at his best but he’s been below par this term, including at this course the last twice.
Number of Declared Runners 13................................................................................................(Exacta) Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 10, 13.
HARRY SKELTON
ROBERT DUNNE
JACK HOGAN
BETTING FORECAST:
9-2 Motazzen (IRE), 5-1 Soldier’s Leap (IRE), 6-1 Kalkaroo (IRE), 7-1 Shareyourbiscuits (GB), 10-1 Western Soldier (GER), 11-1 Ami Bondhu (FR), 16-1 Dotties Star (GB), One Last Glance (GB), 28-1 See The Green (GB), 33-1 Milan Milos (IRE), Floating Rock (GER), 40-1 Avada Kedavra (IRE), 50-1 Esteban (FR)
RACE SUMMARY:
Three-time hurdle winner MOTAZZEN was also successful on the level this summer and made a fine return to this discipline at Fontwell earlier this month. He makes most appeal. Soldier’s Leap and Kalkaroo are feared most. 1-2-3:
Chad Bament 13-2 (Anthony Honeyball) 12 ran
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The J.H. Rowe Memorial 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. (Penalty Value £4039.96)
SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 GLAJOU (FR) (43) 314/-4P5 9 12 0
Br g Network (GER) - Toscane (FR)
O Mr John Hobbs
T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke LIGHT BLUE, WHITE seams and sleeves, RED cap.
Br Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil
TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable sort who came in a below-form fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f, good) 43 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 104
2 JOINING FORCE (IRE) (193) 42/3623- 6 11 12
B g Workforce - Gaye Flora
O Roy & Sally Green
Br Mrs B. Cloney
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S BresBet ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN sash, WHITE sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points and was placed twice in 20.6f Market Rasen maiden hurdles during the spring Mark for this chase/handicap debut is a workable one and he’s very much one to consider Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 102
3
ONEWAYORTOTHER (FR) (25) 04/333-6 7 11 12
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Betwixt (IRE)
O Andrew & Sarah Wates
Br S.A.R.L. MM Stud
T Toby Lawes, Beare Green S Lawmens Limited NAVY BLUE, GREEN sash, CERISE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden chaser who shaped as if the run was needed after 10 months off when sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, good to soft, 7/1) 25 days ago Can take a step forward now but has stamina to prove Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102
4 BALLYBEEN (IRE) (358) 3223P/0- 9 11 10
Ch g Presenting - Dotchenka (FR)
O Lightfoot, Mussell-Evans, Peart
T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
DARK GREEN, BEIGE star, EMERALD GREEN sleeves
Br Thomas James
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 17 runs and he signed off for Sam Thomas with a below-par seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, good to soft) 11 months ago Needs to hit the ground running for his new stable.
5 ANOTHER FOLLY (FR) (177) 22464-2 6 11 10
Ch g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Eau Tenebreuse (FR)
O Crest Racing 11
T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
DARK BLUE, PINK spots, DARK BLUE sleeves, PINK cap.
Br E.A.R.L. Ecurie D’Ossau et al
S Culverhill Farm Racing, Crest Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but was tried in cheekpieces when a good second of 9 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (21.5f, good) in May. Much respected on his reappearance with headgear again sported. Star RatingHHHHI
6 FELTON BELLEVUE (FR) (194) 35134P- D 10 11 7
B g Kap Rock (FR) - Sister du Berlais (FR)
O Mrs H Munn, Mr R E Good, Mr B Case Br Mr Jean-Pierre Bichon
T Ben Case, Banbury
YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE star, LIGHT BLUE cap.
S David Andrews Construction Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort but he was pulled up in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f, heavy) in April. This fair 3m winner is the sort to bounce back though on his return. Star Rating
JONATHAN
7
FAITQUE DE
L’ISLE
(FR) (25) 311-461 10 11 4
Ch g Secret Singer (FR) - Naiade de L’Isle (FR)
O DFA Racing(Rodney)
T James Evans, Kinnersley
Br Mme Veronique Sayet
DARK GREEN, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN seams, WHITE cap, DARK GREEN star
TIMEFORM VIEW Advanced his form back chasing when an emphatic scorer in 10-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Up 6lb but weighted to go close again.
8 RATHMACKNEE (IRE) (105) 40P0-44 9 11 2
B g Jet Away - Let’s Park (IRE)
O Fawley House Stud
T Danni O’Neill, North Fawley
Br Arctic Tack Stud
S Fawley House Stud GREEN, CHOCOLATE striped sleeves, CHOCOLATE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 15 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in a well-held fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good to soft) 105 days ago. Others are preferred. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/7/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe
9 SEASMOKE (IRE) (217)
B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Tops Island (FR)
O Cavalry and Guards Racing
44/143P- 7 11 0
Br P. & A. Heskin
T Billy Aprahamian, Towcester S Fairfax & Favor Ltd
DARK BLUE, BEIGE stripe, MAROON cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over hurdles at Market Rasen in May, 2024, but pulled up when last seen out in handicap at Warwick (26f, good) 7 months ago Goes chasing now with a bit to prove.
10 ROXHILL (IRE) (213)
B or Br g Ocovango - Thisthatandbaden (IRE)
O Mr S. Smode
T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
ROYAL BLUE, RED spots, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, RED cap.
406543- 6 10 12
Br John O’Connor
S Wimpole Clinic
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage hurdler who came in a good third of 8 in handicap at Wincanton (19.8f, good) in March. Off since but still merits respect starting out in this sphere. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA
11 MEGASCOPE (GB) (17)
B g Telescope (IRE) - Megan Mint
O Miss Hannah James
T Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br Miss Hannah James
LIGHT GREEN and EMERALD GREEN (quartered), LIGHT GREEN sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW 125/1, showed his first form when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, good to firm) 17 days ago More is needed here though from 5lb “wrong” in the weights Tongue strap added Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 73
Number of Declared Runners 11 (Exacta) Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 6, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 6, 7.
BETTING FORECAST:
11-4 Faitque de L’Isle (FR), 13-2 Another Folly (FR), 17-2 Joining Force (IRE), 9-1 Onewayortother (FR), 11-1 Ballybeen (IRE), Felton Bellevue (FR), Rathmacknee (IRE), 12-1 Glajou (FR), 22-1 Seasmoke (IRE), 25-1 Roxhill (IRE), 50-1 Megascope (GB)
RACE SUMMARY:
FAITQUE DE L’ISLE was much improved when a ready winner at Uttoxeter last time and still looks ahead of his mark despite being raised 6lb by the official assessor Fergal O’Brien’s chasing newcomer Joining Force brings potential and could emerge as the main danger, although maidens Another Folly and Onewayortother command plenty of respect too.
MISS LUCY
TURNER (5)
CAOILIN QUINN
JAMES BOWEN
HARRY KIMBER
2024: HARRYS HOPE (IRE) 6 11 6 Ben Jones 18-5 (Ben Pauling) 16 ran
PLAY SMARTER
T H E FA MI LY OF J H RO WE
The family of J H Rowe 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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HAVE YOUR SAY
The Charlotte Cole And Becky Rowland Memorial
Fillies’ “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race
(Class 5) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) for three yrs old fillies
Total prize fund £4500
Owners Prize Money Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 AMHRANAI (IRE) (-)
B f New Approach (IRE) - Laugh And Sing (IRE)
O Up In The Air syndicate
Br J. S. Bolger
T Chris Down, Cullompton S Woodwarm Stoves
WHITE and RED diabolo, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets and star on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW New Approach filly. Dam unraced Equipped with a hood for racecourse bow and probably best watched unless the market spoke in her favour. Star RatingHHIII
2 BROKEN VOW (IRE) (-) 11 0
Ch f Decorated Knight - Brown Butterfly
O Olly Murphy Racing Club
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr K. Prendergast
S Betano
RED, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets and star on DARK BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW 7,000 gns 3-y-o, Decorated Knight filly Half-sister to 4 winners on Flat, including 7f/1m winner Woodcock Flight. One to take seriously on debut Star
3 CLEAR SKY (GB) (-)
Ch f Jack Hobbs - Nova de Teillee (FR)
O The Hill’s and Way’s
T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN hoop, WHITE cap.
11 0
Br Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill
S Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs filly Dam French hurdler/chaser Stable 4-50 with their bumper runners in last 5 seasons and others make greater appeal on balance.
4 CRYSTAL JET (FR) (-) 11 0
B f Crystal Ocean - Jetfire
O Mrs Nicola Bulgin
T Toby Bulgin, Lambourn BLACK, LIGHT GREEN cap.
Br S.C.E.A. Haras Du Ma & Mr John Dwan
TIMEFORM VIEW (Production):half-sister to 2 winners, including Seltot (17f hurdle winner in France, by Le Havre): dam (c114/h131), 17f chase winner in France, also 1m-1 1/2m winner on Flat. Betting can unearth clues on debut.
5 DINKYS ROSE (GB) (-)
B f Jack Hobbs - Hijran (IRE)
O Andyfreight Holdings Limited
T Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br Andyfreight Holdings Limited
PINK, PURPLE chevrons, PURPLE sleeves, YELLOW stars, PURPLE cap, YELLOW star
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs filly Dam (h124) 2m/17f hurdle winner, also 1m winner on Flat.
HHIII
6 DOOBEEDEE (GB) (-)
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Seebeedee
O Somerset Racing
T Harry Fry, Corscombe
DARK BLUE, BEIGE cross belts, striped sleeves and cap.
Br Guy Bloodstock Ltd
S Grosvenor Sport
TIMEFORM VIEW Nathaniel filly Dam 1m-1 1/4m winner Represents a stable who boast a 22% strike rate with their runners in this sphere in last 5 seasons and she’s well worthy of a second look
JAMES DAVIES
WILLIAMS
7 GALAXY STAR (GB)
(-)
B f Planteur (IRE) - Gemini
O Fortnum Racing 3
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
BEIGE and RED diamonds, RED cap.
11 0
Br Fiona Marner Bloodstock
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Planteur filly Dam 11.6f-2m winner Likely type on paper for yard no stranger to success with their runners in this code and she’s another to factor in. Star
8 GRACEFUL GLANCE (GB) (-)
B f Passing Glance - Culture de Sivola (FR)
O Larkhills Racing Partnership IV
Br Larkhills Racing Partnership II
T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton S Tote
BLACK, RED star, halved sleeves and star on cap.
11 0
TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance filly Dam (h135), 2m-25f hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (19f-2 1/2m winner) Soleil de Sivola and useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Urbain de Sivola. Star
9 LETS GO MO (IRE) (-)
Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Elusive Beauty (IRE)
O Mr James Summers
11 0
Br Yeomanstown Stud
T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
RED, BLACK cross belts, BLACK and RED striped sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Dark Angel filly Sister to 2 winners on Flat, including 7f/1m winner Harlem Nights
Dam 6f/7f winner Betting can prove a useful guide ahead of debut Star RatingHHHII Official
10 MILADY DU BREUIL (FR) (-) 11 0
B f Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Nash Has (FR)
O Buckingham & Chapman
T Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mr Franck Sutterlet & Mr Eric Helye
S Dodson and Horrell
EMERALD GREEN, ORANGE stars, EMERALD GREEN cap, ORANGE star
TIMEFORM VIEW Beaumec De Houelle filly Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (2 1/4m/19f winner) Chegei Has and fairly useful hurdle winner (stays 3m) Welcom To Cartries Star RatingHHIII
11 MYA DU CLOS (FR) (-)
B f Tunis (POL) - Cyazalee (FR)
O Williams Family Racing
T Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mr Christophe Ome
S Dodson and Horrell
11 0
MAROON, DARK GREEN chevron, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN diamonds, DARK GREEN cap, WHITE star
TIMEFORM VIEW Tunis filly Dam unraced Stable just 1-56 with their representatives in this sphere in last 5 seasons, so percentage call is to look elsewhere. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA
12 PRINCESS OF BALLEA (IRE) (23) 3
B f Pillar Coral - Kalanisi Og (IRE)
O Mr Mike Rowe
T Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
Br Ms Louise A. O’Mahony
PURPLE, large WHITE spots, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE spots and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Pillar Coral filly who was hooded for debut and showed ability whilst also showing a tricky side when third of 10 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to firm, 40/1) on NH debut 23 days ago
Possible she can do better
13
TENTER LE TOUT (FR) (-) 11 0
Gr f No Risk At All (FR) - Theresienne (FR)
O Mr Ron Watts
Br Haras de L’Hotellerie, Meridian Int, Seb
T Chester Williams, South Molton S Culverhill Farm Racing
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK hoop, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW No Risk At All filly Dam, French 17f hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (17f-2 3/4m winner) L’aubonniere. Yard struck with their sole previous bumper runner recently and she commands respect with Harry Cobden in the plate Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA
14 THE LAKES (GB) (-)
B f Advertise - Rio’s Rosanna (IRE)
O Mr James Marshall
11 0
Br Mr James Marshall & Freya Marshall
T Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft S Yorkshire Bale
YELLOW, large BLACK spots, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW spots, YELLOW cap, BLACK spots
TIMEFORM VIEW Advertise filly Half-sister to 1 1/4m winner Tiberio Force. Dam 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner who stayed 1 3/4m. Likely best watched on debut Star
JACK TUDOR
ROBBIE DAVID (7)
Number of Declared Runners 14 (Exacta) Hood worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 12.
2024: WATAMU 3 11 0 Harry Bannister 25-1 (Pat Murphy) 11 ran
BETTING FORECAST:
4-1 Broken Vow (IRE), 5-1 Tenter Le Tout (FR), 13-2 Doobeedee (GB), 15-2 Galaxy Star (GB), 11-1 Princess of Ballea (IRE), 14-1 Crystal Jet (FR), Lets Go Mo (IRE), 18-1 Clear Sky (GB), Graceful Glance (GB), 28-1 Mya du Clos (FR), 33-1 Dinkys Rose (GB), 40-1 Amhranai (IRE), Milady du Breuil (FR), 50-1 The Lakes (GB)
RACE SUMMARY:
The betting can likely prove most informative with all but one making their respective debuts. DOOBEEDEE, Galaxy Star, Borken Vow and Tenter Le Tout are a quartet making more appeal than most on paper and are preferred in that order before the benefit of market pointers. Princess of Ballea, the one filly with prior experience can also make the frame.
1-2-3: 1.DOOBEEDEE 2.GALAXY STAR 3.TENTER LE TOUT (FR)
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R A C E CO ND IT IO NS
First Race 12.47 - THE CLAIRE DYSON SUPPORTING MIDLANDS AIR AMBULANCE SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2904 to the winning horse The second to receive £1336, the third £668, the fourth £334 and the fifth £166. for four, five, six and seven yrs old only Enter by noon, October 24th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a hurdle race 4lb Of 2 hurdle races 8lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £8000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £12000. Claire Dyson Equine Water Treadmill has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable The post-race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS. 12 entries at £27. - Closed October 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2221; Second £1110; Third £556; Fourth £278; Fifth £139. (Penalty Value £2904.55)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.17 - THE racingtv.com/freetrial MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, October 24th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Racing TV has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse 15 entries at £42. - Closed October 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.47 - THE EBF AND CHARLIE LONGSDON RACING ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504 and the fourth £753. for novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 24th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 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 THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. 26 entries at £60. - Closed October 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.17 - THE EBF AND CHARLIE LONGSDON RACING ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504 and the fourth £753. for novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 24th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 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 THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. 26 entries at £60. - Closed October 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.47 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMANTHA BORLAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7208 to the winning horse The second to receive £3316, the third £1658, the fourth £829 and the fifth £413. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £58 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 28th. Penalties, after October 18th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The friends and family of Samantha Borland 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 at £58. - Closed October 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5513; Second £2756; Third £1379; Fourth £689; Fifth £344. (Penalty Value £7208.56) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.17 - THE JUMPS LOOK BETTER ON RACINGTV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 24th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 28th. Penalties, after October 18th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Racing TV 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. 26 entries at £29. - Closed October 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.47 - THE J.H. ROWE MEMORIAL 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. Enter by noon, October 24th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 28th. Penalties, after October 18th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The J.H. Rowe Memorial Challenge Trophy to be held by the winner for 11 months 21 entries at £29. - Closed October 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96) SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 4.17 - THE CHARLOTTE COLE AND BECKY ROWLAND MEMORIAL FILLIES’ “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for three yrs old fillies only, which have not won a Junior National Hunt Hurdle race, and which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except Junior NH Hurdle races, National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, October 24th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 28th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Friends and Family of The Late Charlotte Cole and Becky Rowland 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 19 entries at £22. - Closed October 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE.
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