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UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING
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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
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BROKEN GLASSES AND BOTTLES
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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
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TODAY’S JOCKEYS & TRAINERS
Listed below are the Jockeys & Trainers in action at today’s meeting.
David Bass 7.05, 9.01
Sean Bowen
5.55, 6.30, 7.35, 8.05
Tom Cannon 9.01
Mr Robbie David
7.05
Murray Dodd
7.35, 8.05
Robert Dunne 5.55
Ciaran Gethings 6.30, 7.35 Ben Godfrey
Freddie Gordon
Hughes
Iles
Maggs
Richie McLernon 5.55
Miss Olive Nicholls 7.05
David Noonan 6.30, 7.35, 8.05
Conor O’Farrell 5.25
Richard Patrick 7.05
Callum Pritchard 5.55, 6.30
Conor Ring 6.30
Luke Scott 9.01
Mickey Bowen
9.01
Faye Bramley
5.55
Max Comley
7.05
Matt Crawley 9.01
David Dennis
7.05, 8.05
Alexandra Dunn
6.30
Dominic Elsworth
5.55
Warren Greatrex 9.01
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
5.25, 7.35
Tom Gretton 6.30, 7.35
Alex Hales 6.30, 7.05
Nicky Henderson 5.25
Daisy Hitchins 7.05
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole 9.01
D. J. Jeffreys 5.55
Alan King 9.01
Tom Lacey 5.55
Charlie Longsdon 9.01
Rebecca Menzies 8.05
Neil Mulholland 5.25
Olly Murphy 5.55, 6.30, 8.05
Georgina Nicholls 7.05
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls 7.35
James Owen 9.01
Ben Pauling 5.55
Ella Pickard 7.35
Joe Ponting 6.30
Lewis Stones 5.55
Mr Ben Sutton 5.55
Adam Wedge 8.05
Kielan Woods 5.55, 6.30, 7.05
Toby Wynne 5.25, 7.35
Ryan Potter 6.30
Mel Rowley 7.35, 8.05
Matt Sheppard 7.05
Dan Skelton 5.55
Tim Vaughan 8.05
Christian Williams 9.01
Evan Williams 9.01
Max Young 7.35
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 120 runners, 26%) runs RONNIES RULES (5.55).
B PAULING (12 wins from 49 runners, 24%) runs DUEL AU SOLEIL (5.55).
O MURPHY (12 wins from 86 runners, 14%) runs SIR GALAHAD (5.55), SUMMERLEAZE (6.30),
RABY MERE (8.05).
TRAINERS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
O MURPHY (13 wins from 32 runners, 41%) runners listed above.
D SKELTON (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runners listed above.
N HENDERSON (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs THERAPIST (5.25).
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS
LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2020-2025) WITH RIDES:
BRIAN HUGHES (21 wins from 102 rides, 21%) rides SPARTAN WARRIOR (8.05).
SEAN BOWEN (21 wins from 102 rides, 21%) rides SIR GALAHAD (5.55), SUMMERLEAZE (6.30), FANCY STUFF (7.35), RABY MERE (8.05).
KIELAN WOODS (16 wins from 72 rides, 22%) rides IFWEGETAWAY (5.55), NOTHINELSEMATTERS (6.30), KANKIN (7.05).
JOCKEYS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
SEAN BOWEN (13 wins from 32 rides, 41%) rides listed above.
KIELAN WOODS (2 wins from 8 rides, 25%) rides listed above.
BRIAN HUGHES (1 wins from 18 rides, 6%) rides listed above.
CLASSY TIPS
The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race:
8.05 SPARTAN WARRIOR (down 3 grades).
STABLE MOVES
5.55 FULLY GADEN has moved from Christy Woods to D J Jeffreys; 6.30 SPECIAL JOHN has moved from C Down to Alexandra Dunn;
7.35 TWYFORD’S DIAMOND has moved from B Pauling to M Young.
LONGEST TRAVELLERS
SPARTAN WARRIOR (8.05) trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, distance of 210 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 6th May
The Agco Ltd Backs British Farming
Novices’ Hurdle Race
(Class 4) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards, Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)
SEE PAGE 0 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 RONNIES RULES (IRE) (21) 111UU1- CD6 11 10
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Greatrisc (IRE)
O Mr N Sutton and Mr Eddie Benson Br Mrs Violet Pollard
T Dan Skelton, Alcester S Ladbrokes,The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
ROYAL BLUE, PINK stars, PINK and ROYAL BLUE diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who won all 3 starts in bumpers (fairly useful form) at this course last summer Unseated first 2 starts over hurdles in the autumn but made no mistake, back from 6 months off,when easily landing a Ffos Las maiden (15.8f) 21 days ago Shortlisted with further progress anticipated.
2 SIR GALAHAD (IRE) (41) 1-
B g Churchill (IRE) - Katiyra (IRE)
O Gary Allsopp & Mark James
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
WHITE, BLACK diamonds on sleeves, check cap.
Br RJB Bloodstock Ltd
S Motaclan
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on Flat who made a winning hurdles debut for new yard when taking 12-runner novice at Wetherby (16f, good, 12/1) 41 days ago, readily Entitled to build on that.
3 BUXTED REEL (IRE) (203)
B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Blue Lightning
O Value Racing - Buxted Reel
T Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br M. Phelan
S Plumbing World WHITE, BLACK epaulets, MAROON and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, BLACK and MAROON quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped better than previously in this sphere when fourth at Worcester (16f) in September and won on the Flat at Chelmsford City (14f) the following month. Not out of things
4 DUEL AU SOLEIL (FR) (17) P3346- 5 11 3
B g Ivanhowe (GER) - Dabaratsa (FR)
O Ballaskiggs Racing
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Earl de Cordelles & Earl La Dariole
S Fitzdares MAUVE, DARK GREEN chevrons, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, MAUVE stars, DARK GREEN cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both completed starts in points and shaped with promise in a couple of bumpers this spring Warrants respect on hurdles debut Star
5 FULLY GADEN (GB) (383)
B h Jack Hobbs - Pleasant Piper (IRE)
O Mr Thomas Gaden
Br Mr T. Gaden
T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs colt Dam unraced half-sister to fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner Old Town Garde. Wears tongue strap Last in point bumper (Apr 20). Likely best watched on hurdles bow.
6 IFWEGETAWAY (IRE) (40)
Gr g Getaway (GER) - Lettre de Cachet
O Andy Mews
Br Hawthorn Villa Stud
T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green S A M Horseboxes RED, WHITE chevron, YELLOW sleeves, RED and WHITE quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Made little impact on hurdles debut here in March and is likely to need more time
WOODS
7 AL MOOTAMARID (IRE) (16) 60- 4 10 11
B g Kingman - Fleche d’Or
O Clontyseer Racing Ltd
Br Fleche D’Or Partnership
T Dominic Elsworth, Lowsonford S Rmf Group Ltd EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW braces, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN armlets, EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner but well below that level in a couple of starts over timber
8 LASTING LOVE (GB) (47) 5- 4 10 4
B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Yarrow (IRE)
O Mrs Doreen Tabor Br Stone Roses Bloodstock T Faye Bramley, Lambourn S Ashford Stud of 5095 BLACK, WHITE disc, striped sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM
Fairly
at Newbury in March. This
Number of Declared Runners
Tongue Strap
BETTING FORECAST:
11-10 Ronnies Rules (IRE), 3-1 Sir Galahad (IRE), 9-1 Duel Au Soleil (FR), 10-1 Buxted Reel (IRE), 20-1 Lasting Love (GB), 33-1 Al Mootamarid (IRE), 50-1 Fully Gaden (GB), 66-1 Ifwegetaway (IRE) RACE SUMMARY:
RONNIES RULES got off the mark at the third time of asking over hurdles at Ffos Las last month and remains open to improvement. He can follow up. Sir Galahad and Buxted Reel look the likeliest dangers. 1-2-3: 1.RONNIES RULES (IRE) 2.SIR GALAHAD (IRE) 3.BUXTED REEL (IRE)
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The SolidCAM UK Partner
Novices’ Limited Handicap
Hurdle
Race
(Class 5) (DIV I)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2m 6f 7yds)
for novice four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £7650 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 0 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 SPECIAL JOHN (IRE) (46)
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Royal Choice (IRE)
O Miss J. Hosgood
31/4422- 6 11 12
Br J. Lenihan
T Alexandra Dunn, Wellington RED, EMERALD GREEN seams, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN seams, RED cap, YELLOW star
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer at the fourth attempt who took a step forward when runner-up on his handicap debut at Southwell (24.3f) in March. Ran to a similar level when filling same spot at Exeter (23.1f) only 6 days later and ought to remain competitive for new trainer Star RatingHHHII
2 SUMMERLEAZE (IRE) (37)
2/40F11- CD 8 11 11
Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Wilton Milan (IRE)
O Mr Ralph Leonard Barton Br Michael Leacy
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
S RKBR Industrial Roofing Limited BLACK, WHITE stars, BLACK sleeves, WHITE spots.
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for new yard back from 5 months off, winning over C&D and at Fakenham. Looks up to completing the hat-trick Star RatingHHHHH
3 MAKE SUNSHINE (IRE) (43)
B m Make Believe - Sahara Sunshine
O RS Racing (Syndicates)
T Ryan Potter, Sellack
P/42043- 6 11 11
Br Michael Phelan & Make Believe Syndicate
S RS Racing
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cross belts, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form on second start for the yard when third in 8-runner handicap at Hereford (19.7f, good, 18/1) 43 days ago. That form is working out well so merits respect.
4
MILAN MILOS (IRE) (143)
B g Milan - Mop My Brow (IRE)
O Mr T. R. Gretton
T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
40/5550- 5 11 5
Br James A. Slattery
S JMC Surfacing Contractors
DARK BLUE, YELLOW chevron hoops, DARK BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW hoop
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest at best in bumpers and tailed off all 3 starts over hurdles
5 ARCHIE
MACDART
B g Dartmouth - Tara Mactwo
O Mr Mark Timothy Davies
T Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
(GB) (29) 4U6/003- 6 11 1
Br Mr Tim Davies
YELLOW and BLACK (quartered), halved sleeves, YELLOW and BLACK check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who wasn’t disgraced in first-time cheekpieces when third of 7 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Taunton (23.9f, good to firm) 29 days ago Blinkers on for 1st time STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/4/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 82
6 NOTHINELSEMATTERS (IRE) (57)
B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Meldrum Hall (IRE)
0U5PUP- 7 10 5
O The Onlyonethatmatters Partnership Br Limekiln Stud Ltd
T Alex Hales, Edgecote S Winwood Construction UK Ltd
PURPLE, PINK triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, PURPLE cap, PINK diamond.
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3 consecutive non-completions when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, good) 57 days ago, struggling early final circuit STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 12/3/2025 it
reported that the horse stopped quickly
SUMMERLEAZE has returned from a 5-month break an improved model for her new yard and looks up to completing the hat-trick. Make Sunshine bounced back to form when third at Hereford on her most recent outing and, with that form working out, she’s feared most.
The Farmers Fresh Ltd
Novices’ Limited Handicap
Hurdle
Race
(Class 5) (DIV II)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2m 6f 7yds)
for novice four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £7650. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 0 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 KANKIN (GB) (23)
Ch g Archipenko (USA) - Touriga
O The 25 Club
00F44P- 9 11 12
Br Wood Hall Stud
T Alex Hales, Edgecote S Winwood Construction UK Ltd
PINK and DARK BLUE (quartered), PINK sleeves, DARK BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Chase winner this time last year and, returned to hurdling, took step back in the right direction when fourth of 12 in handicap at Fontwell (21.8f, good) in March.Went without cheekpieces when pulled up last time, so he could bounce back with headgear reapplied. STEWARDS
NOTE: Following its run on 15/4/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 93
2 GOODBYEMICK (IRE) (28)
Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Halfway Home
O Green Army Syndicate
T Max Comley, Naunton
563455- 7 11 12
Br Liam Walsh
EMERALD GREEN, BLACK diamond, diamonds on sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who showed more than previously under Rules when fifth of 10 novice hurdle at this course (16.3f) in March. In first-time tongue strap (now discarded), finished well held at Hereford last month, but he could fare better now handicapping back here. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA
3 REMEMBER MOI (IRE) (29)
Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Kalygarde (FR)
O Miss Olive Nicholls
T Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
352000- 5 11 10
Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
LIGHT BLUE, PINK hoops, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed once from 3 starts in bumpers and runner-up in a Wincanton novice (21.4f) on hurdling debut in November However, hasn’t gone on from that effort since, off 3 months ahead of finishing down the field on handicap debut last time Tongue strap now added
4 BROOMFIELD GALE (IRE) (19)
B m Malinas (GER) - Sea Off The Gales (IRE)
O Troika Racing
T Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
GREY, PINK seams, GREY cap.
300RPr- 7 11 4
Br John Leahy
TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging third at Ludlow (21.3f) on stable debut in November but has failed to complete last 3 starts, though was still in the mix when running out at the second-last at Newton Abbot (21.6, heavy) 19 days ago (first run since wind op). Capable if on a going day.
5 PENTHOUSE POPPET (IRE) (17) 565456- 8 10 10
B m Getaway (GER) - Conors Miracle (IRE)
O The Poppet Partnership
Br Michael O’Regan
T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE hoop, hooped sleeves, striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden in points and under Rules, never a threat on second start for current yard when sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, good to firm) 17 days ago Cheekpieces reapplied but has work to do as she drops back in trip Star
6 CARAPAZ (IRE) (19) 065U5/4- 7 10 5
B g Shirocco (GER) - Winding Bae (IRE)
O The David Dennis Racing Club
T David Dennis, Banbury
Br Kedrah House Stud
S DD Racing Ltd BLACK, RED star, WHITE and RED chevrons on sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Back over hurdles after 18-month absence, made the frame for the first time when fourth of 9 in handicap at Huntingdon (25f, good to soft) 19 days ago, albeit finishing well beaten.
Others preferred as he bids for a first victory
KIELAN WOODS
DAVID BASS
MISS OLIVE NICHOLLS (7)
ROBBIE DAVID (7)
RICHARD PATRICK
CHARLIE MAGGS (5)
The Len’s Light Supports British Farming Mares’
Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONGS (2m 213yds)
for five yrs old and upwards mares
Total prize fund £8650. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 0 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 FANCY STUFF
(IRE) (168) 66/115P- C 8 12 0
Br m Presenting - Deep Supreme (IRE)
O Thirsty Thursday Syndicate
Br Mr K. D. Cotter
T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow S JMC Surfacing Contractors
BLACK, PINK star, LIGHT BLUE and BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap, PINK star
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who failed to progress over hurdles for Dan Skelton. Won first 2 starts over fences around this time last year but disappointed on both outings in the autumn. Player if back to best after 6 months off. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling Star RatingHHHHI
2 KIMJOY (IRE) (30) F/U0615- 6 11 10
B m Mahler - Flammetta
O The Joyous Bunch
Br Thistletown Stud
T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas S Swansway
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE hoops, RED sleeves, BLACK cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Mid-division at best in novice/maiden hurdles for Stuart Crawford and went with very little encouragement making her debut for new connections at Carlisle last month. Now switched to chasing with something to prove.
3 TWYFORD’S DIAMOND (GB) (43)
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Overthrow
O Strutting Cockerels 2
T Max Young, Sneads Green
EMERALD GREEN, RED diamond, BLACK sleeves
2/P24P6- 6 11 6
Br Richard Johnson
TIMEFORM VIEW Rather hollow second in a Leicester handicap hurdle prior to Christmas and produced a moody display when last seen in that sphere in March. Hard to fancy having since left Ben Pauling
4 LADY GWEN (GB) (174) P5002P- C D 7 11 6
B m Haafhd - Countess Camilla
O Mr R. L. Davies
T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
PINK, DARK BLUE chevrons, DARK BLUE cap.
Br H. Davies & R. Davies
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted good second of 12 in handicap chase at Exeter (17.5f, good to soft) on debut over fences in October but reverted to her sulky ways next time Might get an easy lead here though and she’s not ruled after 6 months off STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 91
5 MY VIRTUE (GB) (28)
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - No Virtue
O Mr S. Flook
40/30/12- 7 10 11
Br Mr Stephen Flook
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth S Ap Precision Groundworks
YELLOW, RED Cross of Lorraine
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form to get off the mark back in a handicap hurdle in 10-runner event at Southwell (15.8f, good) last May and ran at least as well when chasing home a well-treated rival at Hereford (19.7f, good to firm) 28 days ago. The one to beat if translating that to fences Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 82
6 FOX WALLACE (IRE) (28)
B m Mahler - Bob Robin (IRE)
O Mr John Christopher Drake
T Ella Pickard, Taunton
P6P523- 7 10 2
Br Terence Leonard
WHITE and LIGHT BLUE check, hooped sleeves, LIGHT BLUE and WHITE check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives after back-to-back placed efforts, latterly when third at Hereford (16f, good to firm, 9/2) 28 days ago. 6lb out of the weights this time but could make the podium again. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 65
TOBY WYNNE
BETTING FORECAST:
9-4 Lady Gwen (GB), 3-1 My Virtue (GB), 7-2 Fox Wallace (IRE), 7-1 Fancy Stuff (IRE), 9-1 Kimjoy (IRE), 28-1 Twyford’s Diamond (GB)
RACE SUMMARY:
MY VIRTUE ran well on her return last month and will take the beating if able to replicate that form on chase debut. Lady Gwen isn’t the most straightforward of customers but would be of interest if getting back to the form of her chase debut, whilst similar comments apply to Fancy Stuff, who looked an upwardly-mobile mare last spring and may have been rejuvenated by a break. 1-2-3: 1.MY
Len’s Light have generously sponsored this
and will kindly award a
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BETTING FORECAST:
13-8 Raby Mere (FR), 4-1 Time Interval (GB), 5-1 Colonial Empire (GB), 11-2 My Bobby’s Lass (GB), 15-2 Spartan Warrior (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY:
It wasn’t plain sailing for RABY MERE but he landed a notable gamble on the back of a positive stable switch at Fakenham on Tuesday and assuming he’s allowed to take his chance, a quick follow up may well be forthcoming. Time Interval heads the opposition.
1-2-3:
MERE (FR) 2.TIME
R A C E CO ND IT IO N S
First Race 5.25 - THE 4 X 4 tyres.co.uk MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4832 to the winning horse The second to receive £2223, and the third £1111. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £39 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Dan & The Team at 4 x 4 Tyres.co.uk 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 in this race 7 entries, at £39. - Closed May 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3696; Second £1847; Third £924. (Penalty Value £4832.11) Weights lowered 5lbs.
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 5.55 - THE AGCO LTD BACKS BRITISH FARMING NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. AGCO Ltd & The AGCO Academy 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 13 entries at £42. - Closed May 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.30 - THE SOLIDCAM UK PARTNER NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. £27 stake if the horse is rated 69 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 68 or lower with £21 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb SOLIDCAM UK PARTNER 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 £27. - Closed May 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (PenaltyValue £4039.96)Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.05 - THE FARMERS FRESH LTD NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. £27 stake if the horse is rated 69 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 68 or lower with £21 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Farmers Fresh Limited 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 11 entries, 1 at £6 and 10 at £27. - Closed May 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.35 - THE LEN’S LIGHT SUPPORTS BRITISH FARMING MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) 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 five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-100. £32 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Len’s Light have generously sponsored this race and will award a memento to the winning owner plus a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 13 entries, at £32. - Closed May 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.05 - THE STRATFORD REMEMBERS VE DAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 14 entries at £40. - Closed May 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
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