EVENING EVENING RACING RACING
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 this the first of our race meetings in July
We would also like to welcome and thank all of this evening's owners, sponsors and the numerous corporate hospitality guests we have in the boxes. We wish them all an enjoyable evening's racing
Our next two race days are both Sundays in July; Sunday 13th is Family Day, the day will have lots of complimentary children’s entertainment in the centre of the course, including fairground rides, inflatables, laser tag and several other activities. Sunday 20th is set to be a more glamorous affair as it is Ladies Day. We have lots of prizes from a weekend racing break, racing yard tour, spa breaks and much more. To book tickets or a table in one of our restaurants please see the website www.stratfordracecourse.net or call Wendy or Sue on 01789 267949.
All of us here at Stratford Racecourse are committed to ensuring that you have a great day out. If you have any suggestions, complaints, questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can be reached either on the day, by contacting the office, or later by telephone, 01789 267949, or by email: info@stratfordracecourse.net
Enjoy your day at Stratford Races.
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.
Conor O’Farrell 8.18
Richard Patrick 6.18, 8.18
8.48
8.18
Noonan
O’Brien 7.48
Mickey Bowen
8.48
Sara Bradstock 6.48
Barry Brennan 8.48
Jennie Candlish
6.18, 6.48
Deborah Cole 8.18
Max Comley
7.18, 8.18
Brian Eckley
7.18
Sam England
6.48
John Joseph Hanlon
6.48, 7.48, 8.48
Gary Hanmer 8.48
Richard Harper 8.18
Nigel Hawke 6.48, 7.18
Daisy Hitchins 7.48
Laura Horsfall 7.48
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole 7.18
J. R. Jenkins 7.18
Adrian Keatley 7.48
Alan King 6.18, 8.18
Emma Lavelle 7.48
Kerry Lee 6.18, 8.18
Charlie Longsdon 8.18
Neil Mulholland 8.18
Olly Murphy
6.18, 6.48
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls 7.48
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill 7.48, 8.18
Lilly Pinchin 8.18
Sean Quinlan 6.48
Conor Ring 7.18
Isabelle Ryder 7.48
Luke Scott 7.18
Mr Samuel Scott 8.48
Gavin Sheehan 6.48, 7.18
Sam Twiston-Davies 6.48
James Owen 7.18
Mark Pattinson 7.18
Ben Pauling 6.48, 7.18
Kevin Pickard 7.48
Jamie Snowden 6.48, 7.18, 7.48
Robert Stephens 6.48, 8.48
Rob Summers 7.18
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies 6.48, 8.48
Christian Williams 8.48
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:
G HANMER (20 wins from 77 runners, 26%) runs LA LOLITA (8.48)
J SNOWDEN (15 wins from 68 runners, 22%) runs CANDLE WAX (6.48), REALISTIC OPTIMISM (7.18), DOC MCCOY (7.48)
O MURPHY (14 wins from 91 runners, 15%) runs SCHMILSSON (6.18), DYNAMITE DEFENSE (6.48)
A KING (13 wins from 52 runners, 25%) runs FINEST VIEW (6.18), THEONLYWAYISWESSEX (8.18) TRAINERS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
J OWEN (9 wins from 54 runners, 17%) runs STAR LEGEND (7.18)
DR R NEWLAND & J INSOLE (7 wins from 23 runners, 30%) runs HILL STATION (7.18)
J SNOWDEN (3 wins from 7 runners, 43%) runners listed above
A KING (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runners listed above
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS
LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2020-2025) WITH RIDES:
SEAN BOWEN (24 wins from 115 rides, 21%) rides SCHMILSSON (6.18), DYNAMITE DEFENSE (6.48), LADY HENRIETTA (7.18)
BRIAN HUGHES (21 wins from 105 rides, 20%) rides ASPIRE TOWER (6.18)
SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (20 wins from 117 rides, 17%) rides WHATYOUWAITINGFOR (6.48)
GAVIN SHEEHAN (19 wins from 102 rides, 19%) rides CANDLE WAX (6.48), REALISTIC OPTIMISM (7.18)
JOCKEYS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
BRIAN HUGHES (6 wins from 20 rides, 30%) rides listed above
SEAN BOWEN (6 wins from 22 rides, 27%) rides listed above
ELIZABETH GALE (4 wins from 17 rides, 24%) rides MAYO (8.48)
BEN JONES (3 wins from 11 rides, 27%) rides SQUIRE DANAGHER (6.48), BALTRAY (7.48)
WEIGHTWATCHER
The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 7.48 JACK THE SAVAGE (won off 103 down 6lb to 97);
8.18 MIDNIGHT JEWEL (won off 110 down 3lb to 107); BALLYBEGG (won off 119 down 8lb to 111).
STABLE MOVES
6.48 CANDLE WAX has moved from G Brown to J Snowden; 6.48 FRIARS ISLAND LADY has moved from S Thomas to S Bradstock; 6.48 MAMDOH has moved from J Parr to S England;
6.48 SHARING IS CARING has moved from J Hanlon to J J Hanlon; 6.48 T OR COFFEY has moved from P Mulligan to J Candlish;
7.18 LADY HENRIETTA has moved from P & M Bowen to B Pauling;
8.48 FAIRLAWN SKIPPER has moved from P & M Bowen to M Bowen.
LONGEST TRAVELLERS
SHARING IS CARING (6.48), ROXBORO RIVER (7.48), JURY BELLE (8.48) trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland
FAIRLAWN SKIPPER (8.48) trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, distance of 193 miles
BELVEDERE BLAST (7.48) trained by A P Keatley, Malton, distance of 165 miles
GETALEAD (7.48) trained by K Pickard, Umberleigh, distance of 160 miles
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including -1st July
CASH AND CARD PAYMENTS ARE TAKEN AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AROUND
THE COURSE
Entrances for entry badges (all entrances)
Racecards to purchase
and Card
and Card
Chris Rookes Bar (ground floor near entrance) Card only
Pravha Bar (upstairs near main entrance)
& Card
G/S Bar (downstairs) Card only
G/S Tattersalls Bar (downstairs)
and Card
Aspall Bridge Bar (upstairs in Grandstand) Cash & Card
Champagne Bar (champagne also located on all other bars) Card only
Owners/ Trainers Bar
External Catering Concessions
Centre Course Bar (when open)
Owners & Trainers Paddock Pavilion
Gallery Restaurant
Hospitality Boxes
Stables Café
& Card
& Card
& Card
& Card
only
only
& Card
HOW TO BET WITH A BOOKMAKER
1. Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to proffer the correct stake money for your wager.
2. Ask the Bookmaker for your bet, name the horse, (the bookmaker won’t necessarily know it’s number) Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet.
3. Should your horse happen to win, present your betting ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.
4. Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms Place Betting, not all on course bookmakers accept each way bets, ie for a win or a place.
5. In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise the racegoer as to his rights.
6. Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes e.g. £1, £5 or £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.
EACH WAY BETTING
In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win
• 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2
• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2
• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3
• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3
• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4
• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4
All bookmakers must display on their boards whether they are betting each way or to win only.
must be 18 or over to place a
You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet
If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
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It will be secretly judged for picnics on the centre course only, during racing. Winners will be announced before the 4th race. Winners chosen will receive main enclosure tickets for another race meeting of their choice and a bottle of fizz.
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Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase
(Class 3) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONGS (2m 213yds)
for novice four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund
£15000
Owners Prize Money Winner
£6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 ASPIRE TOWER (IRE) (14) 031-51F 9 11 10
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Red Planet
O Mr J. Fyffe
Br Fastnet Stud Ltd
T Jennie Candlish, Leek S JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, PRA World Ltd
BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner at Wexford for Henry de Bromhead during the spring and, having changed hands for €44,000, he looked the most likely winner before unseating at the final flight back hurdling for new yard at Clairefontaine (17.9f, soft) a fortnight ago. Looks vulnerable under a big weight here. Star
2 FINEST VIEW (GB) (25) 2235-11 C D 8 10 5
B m Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend
O Pitchall Stud Partnership
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Pitchall Stud
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
LIGHT GREEN, DARK BLUE epaulets, YELLOW and DARK BLUE hooped sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who was runner-up 4 times in handicaps last summer Came up short first 2 starts in this sphere, but has turned things round the last twice, bagging handicap chases at Huntingdon and Bangor, and she is a big player with the promise of better to come over fences
3 SCHMILSSON (GB)
B g Muhaarar - Zee Zee Top
O Both Sides Of The Sea Syndicate
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
(23)
HHHHI Official BHA Rating 123
4543-11 D 6 10 5
Br Meon Valley Stud
S Motaclan
EMERALD GREEN and RED (quartered), hooped sleeves, RED cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over hurdles, but already looks a better chaser, winning his 2 starts in this sphere at Perth with minimum fuss Left clear at the last on latter occasion, but probably would’ve won had the leader not departed in any case and, with the promise of better to come, he’s the one to beat Star
4 BLACK HAWK EAGLE (IRE) (52)
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Nimboo (USA)
O The Eagles
T Kerry Lee, Presteigne
PINK, BLACK chevrons on sleeves
32052-0 7 10 5
Br Vimal and Gillian Khosla
S Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back handicap hurdle winner during 2023/24 campaign and returned to form when runner-up at Hereford (16.2f, good) in April. Wasn’t disgraced when mid-field in the Swinton at Haydock the following month, but will need to improve for the switch to fences if he’s to make a winning chase debut. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 118
Number of Declared Runners 4 (Exacta)
BRIAN HUGHES
BETTING FORECAST:
6-5 Schmilsson (GB), 13-8 Finest View (GB), 13-2 Aspire Tower (IRE), 12-1 Black Hawk Eagle (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY:
SCHMILSSON and Finest View have both taken very well to fences and preference is for the former, who made it 2-2 in this sphere at Perth last month. A 5lb rise for that looks fair and he appeals as the type to go on to better things. Aspire Tower is talented, but this is a big ask under a hefty weight and Black Hawk Eagle will need to step up on his hurdles form if he’s to make winning start over fences.
1-2-3:
1.SCHMILSSON 2.FINEST VIEW 3.ASPIRE TOWER (IRE) FREE form
G R E A T BR IT IS H BO NU S SC HE ME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards
racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of
with GBBPlus
R A C I N G TV
Racing TV has generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse.
The Hollow Bottom Reopens This Summer Maiden
Hurdle Race
(Class 4) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 LEWIS BARNES (GB) (27) 0 6 11 4
Ch g Bungle Inthejungle - Potternello (IRE)
O Mr W. Prosser Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited
T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE disc, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, BLACK star
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest 6f Flat winner for Stuart Williams 2001, jumped none too fluently and weakened to finish last of 7 on Warwick hurdle debut 4 weeks ago. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA
2 SQUIRE DANAGHER (GB) (24) 02 5 11 4
B g Australia - Sunday Bess (JPN)
O Owners Group 143
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap.
Br Chasemore Farm
S Owners Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 4-time winner on the Flat at up 1 1/2m for Andrew Oliver in Ireland Much better effort in Worcester hurdles for new yard in recent months when second of 9 in novice 24 days ago. His hurdling hasn’t looked the most assured but probably still the one to beat. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -
3 CANDLE WAX (GB) (187)
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Shama (IRE)
O HM The King & HM The Queen
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Queen Elizabeth II
PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat for William Haggas 50/1, weakening when fell 2 out on Fontwell hurdle debut in December (only run for Gary Brown). Best watched unless the betting hints otherwise Star
4 DYNAMITE DEFENSE (IRE) (24)
B g National Defense - Misscomplacent
O Deva Racing Ga
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd
S Deva Racing Group
DARK BLUE, RED disc, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat winner in Ireland for Denis Hogan. 7/2, in need of experience when fourth on 2m Worcester hurdle debut for new yard last month. May do better STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/6/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Star RatingHHHII Official
5 MAMDOH (GB) (88)
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lovely Memory (IRE)
O Made Profiles Ltd
T Sam England, Guiseley
RED, WHITE hoop, hooped sleeves
Br The Lovely Memory Partnership
S Made Profiles Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f) for Joseph Parr scoring twice on AW in February. Sold 8,500 gns in May. Joined a shrewd yard for hurdle career Check betting STEWARDS NOTE: Following
4/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed Star RatingHHHII
6 SHARING IS CARING (IRE) (38) 1
B g Free Eagle (IRE) - All Hallows (IRE)
O Ms Rachel O’Neill
T John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
BLACK, YELLOW braces, hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap.
Br Airlie Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in points (May 24). One to note in the betting on hurdle debut Star RatingHHHII
PADDY HANLON (7)
7 T OR COFFEY (IRE) (52) 30040-3 4 11 0
B g Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Roclette (USA)
O A. C. O’Keeffe
Br Ms N. O’Reilly
T Jennie Candlish, Leek S PRA World Ltd
EMERALD GREEN, BLACK spots, WHITE sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland, finishing third in a Cork handicap on his final start there. Big player on first outing for Jennie Candlish. Star RatingHHHHI
8 WHATYOUWAITINGFOR (IRE) (14) 6-43 4 11 0
B g Axxos (GER) - Miss Philippa (IRE)
O Willy Twiston-Davies Br Martin Edmonds
T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
BLACK, YELLOW epaulets, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap, YELLOW star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers and
9 CHIPS AND RICE
(GB) (19)
B m Golden Horn - Semaral (IRE)
O Castle Farm Racing Club
T Robert Stephens, Caldicot
YELLOW, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM
Br Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd
S Danum Equine Management Ltd
10 FRIARS ISLAND LADY (IRE) (519)
G R E A T BR IT IS H BO NU S SC HE ME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
T H E HO LL OW BO TT OM
The Hollow Bottom have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse
H O R S E WE LF AR E
“Racing’s top priority is the safety and welfare of horse and rider” Like most sports racing carries risks, however, we work to make sure that no death or injury occurs, which could have been prevented.
Here at Stratford Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care At every meeting we have two specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. There is also a British Horseracing Authority Vet in attendance.
During the race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys.
It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.
The Davisons Law Handicap Hurdle Race
(Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds) for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £7650
Owners Prize Money Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96)
SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 STAR LEGEND (IRE) (13) 0144-33 6 12 0
B g Galileo (IRE) - Thai Haku (IRE)
O Mr J Owen Br Rockhart Trading Ltd
T James Owen, Newmarket S James Owen Racing ROYAL BLUE, PINK sleeves, ROYAL BLUE spots, PINK cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored in this sphere at Fakenham in December and has won 4 times on the Flat since.
Resumed over hurdles with a good third of 8 in 2m Worcester handicap 13 days ago so he must enter calcuations once more.
2 REALISTIC OPTIMISM (IRE) (27) 2//5345-2 8 11 12
Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Innisfree Dawn (IRE)
O Mr John H. W. Finch
Br R. J. Whitford
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn S BetVictor PINK and BROWN diamonds, PINK sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner in Ireland in 2022. Posted his best effort over hurdles for his current yard on the back of breathing surgery when second of 9 in 2m3f Warwick handicap 27 days ago One to consider Star RatingHHHII
3 TIMEFORARUM (GB) (192) 664201- 7 11 11
B g Proconsul - Timeforagin
O Mr Brian Eckley
T Brian Eckley, Brecon BLACK, WHITE diamond, armlets and star on cap.
Br B. J. Eckley
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in 2m handicap hurdle at Hereford in December but off since. Hiked up 7lb so he needs to hit the ground running on his comeback
4 CHARLIE MY BOY (IRE) (36) 0/PP00-1 8 11 9
Gr g Leading Light (IRE) - Theionlady (IRE)
O Mr Andy Taylor
T J. R. Jenkins, Royston MAROON, large WHITE spots and cap.
Br Mr S. Gorman
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a reduced mark when landing 6-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to firm) 36 days ago Scored cosily there so not taken lightly despite an 8lb rise
5 SAILED AWAY (GER) (31) 21/343-P 7 11 4
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Sail (IRE)
O Mr Alistair Price
T Rob Summers, Solihull
MAROON and LIGHT BLUE check, hooped sleeves
Br Gestut Gorlsdorf
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Huntingdon in March 2024 and continued in good nick for Stuart Edmunds this spring Pulled up on yard/chase debut over 2m1f here last month though so has a bit to prove back in this sphere. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 31/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 90
6 LADY HENRIETTA (GB) (243) 2066PP- 5 10 12
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Matrow’s Lady (IRE)
O Mr Steven John Matthews
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Steven Matthews
S Matthews Roofing Bristol Ltd BLACK, PINK epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap, PINK star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a bumper here last July but failed to build on that switched to hurdling, pulled up over C&D 8 months ago on final run for Peter & Mickey Bowen. Needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence. Star RatingHHHII
84
7 HILL STATION (FR) (18)
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Fulani’s (IRE)
O Mark Albon & Partner
006/-622 BF 6 10 9
Br Mr John Bryan Robinson
T Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich S Coulthursts Ltd
LIGHT BLUE, MAROON chevron and sleeves, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple Flat scorer on all-weather who comes here in excellent nick having returned to hurdles, runner-up in 2m1f handicap at Newton Abbot 18 days ago. Up 4lb but a likely player again.
8 SQUARE DU ROULE (FR) (29)
B g It’s Gino (GER) - Semur (FR)
O Over the Jumps Racing
0054-34 5 10 5
Br Jacques Beres & Francoise Beres
T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton S Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
YELLOW, BLACK epaulets, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW armlets, BLACK cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form without winning until only fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to firm) 29 days ago Not dismissed now reverted in trip
9 RAY’S THE ONE (GB) (58)
B g Mount Nelson - Tenpence
O M I Pattinson Racing 2
T Mark Pattinson, Epsom
4P3466- 8 10 2
Br Dullingham Park
BLACK, ROYAL BLUE braces, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE stars
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2023 and he came in last of 10 in Flat handicap at Salisbury 58 days ago
Needs a subsequent wind op to spark a resurgence back over hurdles
10 NO GUARANTEE (GB) (14)
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Tropical Rock
O S W Racing
4P000-3 5 10 2
Br Littleton Stud
T Max Comley, Naunton ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stripe, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Cynthia Woods when a very good third of 12 in handicap here (16.3f, good) 14 days ago Needs considering with visor added
Number of Declared Runners 10 (Exacta) Visor worn first time by No. 10. Visor worn by No. 1, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.
SUMMARY: Plenty with chances but HILL STATION comes here in excellent nick and can gain a deserved first hurdles victory at the chief expense of versatile top-weight Star Legend. Huntingdon scorer Charlie My Boy is also well in the mix, with Square du Roule worthy of respect too now dropped back in trip.
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The Saige Composite Products Handicap Hurdle Race
(Class 4)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2m 6f 7yds) for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £8650
Owners Prize Money Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06)
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1 DOC MCCOY (IRE) (37) 0P1-211 D 7 12 2
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Salvatrice (IRE)
O League Of Nations
Br Donie O’Brien
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn S BetVictor
YELLOW, BLACK seams, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap, BLACK star
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived since returned to hurdling, winning 3 of last 4 starts, including with plenty in hand at Fontwell 5 weeks ago. New mark has kicked in (12lb higher) but remains of interest. Star RatingHHHHH
2 GETALEAD (IRE) (10) 565-323 D 9 11 13
B g Getaway (GER) - Site-Leader (IRE)
O Pickard Racing Club
Br L. Byrne
T Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh S Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd PINK, PURPLE braces and sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdles winner during second part of 2024 and back on his game with a brace of placed efforts in May. Unsuited by drop back in trip next time and should find this test more suitable
3 BELVEDERE BLAST (IRE)
Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Zelie Martin (IRE)
O Swanland Partnership
T Adrian Keatley, Malton
(17)
5245-24 BF 7 11 13
Br Padraig Williams
ORANGE, BLACK seams, ORANGE sleeves, BLACK stars, ORANGE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Market Rasen in January and held form well since, better than bare result at Hexham latest (badly hampered last). In the mix with headgear refitted
4 TEORIE (IRE) (34) 3/P52-62 5 11 12
B g Teofilo (IRE) - Bobailin (IRE)
O Miss Daisy Hitchins
T Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW check
Br J. S. Bolger
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdles winner who has bounced back to form following a yard switch, beaten only by a highly progressive one at Newton Abbot 5 weeks ago One for the shortlist
5 SHANTOU EXPRESS (IRE) (24) 6243-50 C 10 11 8
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Spanker
O The Second Chancers
Br Catridge Farm Stud and Burgage Stud
T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
LIGHT BLUE, PINK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE diamonds, LIGHT BLUE and PINK striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win for 2 years but is on a career-low mark and testing ground against him at Worcester last time Should be competitive with headgear back on.
6 BALTRAY (IRE) (26) 1/2PFF-3 BF 7 11 8
B g Milan - Shapley Shadow (IRE)
O Mrs Sarah Metcalfe
Br Mrs Martina Doran
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough S Hatherden Horse Transport
RED and WHITE stripes, DARK BLUE sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Hereford maiden hurdle winner in November 2023. Good second of 4 on Fontwell handicap bow 6 months later but failed to complete next 3 starts Back on track when third of 6 at Uttoxeter last month and remains unexposed
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JONES
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WALK OF NO SHAME (IRE) (54) 15064-6 8 11 5
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ultimate Echo (IRE)
O Mr Paul Taiano & Mr Michael Nixon Br William P. Delaney
T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham S Wasdell Group DARK BLUE and PINK check, halved sleeves, DARK BLUE and PINK quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Worcester last summer but below form since, including
on return at Huntingdon.
8 ROXBORO RIVER (IRE) (32) 6602-50 6 11 1
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Indian Bounty
O Eventmasters Limited Br Stuart Weld
T John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland WHITE, BLACK seams, RED and BLACK hooped
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who
B g Passing Glance - Catching Zeds
O M White J Frampton L Horsfall Br Harris & Ford Ltd
T Laura Horsfall, Towcester
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevron, ROYAL BLUE
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with just the sole win over
Kelso last time Others
S Abacus Securities Ltd
11-4 Doc McCoy (IRE), 11-2 Baltray (IRE), 6-1
(IRE), 7-1 Belvedere Blast (IRE), Teorie (IRE), 12-1 Shantou Express (IRE), 14-1 Jack The Savage (GB), 22-1 Roxboro River (IRE), 40-1 Walk of No Shame (IRE)
SUMMARY: The thriving DOC MCCOY is taken to defy a hefty rise given the manner of his last 2 wins. This does look competitive, though, with Getalead and Shantou Express heading the dangers. 1-2-3: 1.DOC MCCOY (IRE) 2.GETALEAD (IRE) 3.SHANTOU EXPRESS (IRE)
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The Farmers Farewell Handicap Steeple Chase
(Class 4) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 3f 98yds) for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £8650
Owners Prize Money Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06)
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1 MAGIC SEVEN (IRE) (18) 306-324 7 12 2
B g Doyen (IRE) - Magic Maze (IRE)
O Mr Christopher W. T. Johnston Br Sunnyhill Stud
T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham S Wasdell Group RED, large BLACK spots, BLACK cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over hurdles at Exeter in November and shaped well when second of 4 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (16.5f, good to firm) on chase debut in May. Failed to build on that next time, but he’s probably worth chance in view of his Huntingdon effort. Star RatingHHHII Official
2 KAPROYALE (GB) (94)
Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - As You Leave (FR)
215/164- C 10 12 1
O The Galloping Dentist at 45 The Green Br E. M. Peck & Sons
T Max Comley, Naunton
S Tote
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, hooped sleeves, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained third hunter chase success when scoring at this course last May and, after 7 months off, shaped better than result on stable debut at Sedgefield on Boxing Day. Again wasn’t disgraced following another break returned to hurdles back here in March, but he looks vulnerable all the same STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 29/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed
3 BALLYBEGG (IRE) (18)
B g Mahler - Rebel Flyer (IRE)
O Glass Half Full
T Kerry Lee, Presteigne
RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111 MR
0326-53 10 12 1
Br Patrick Hennessy
S Fitzdares Limited
ROYAL BLUE and RED (halved), WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Rather in-and-out subsequent to breakthrough success in this sphere at Ludlow in January 2024, going close back there in March but has unsurprisingly failed to build on that on his next 3 starts Opposable Star RatingHHIII Official BHA
4 IMAC WOOD (FR) (210) 66136P- D 7 12 1
B g Karaktar (IRE) - Carrieriste (FR)
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited
T Deborah Cole, Solihull
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE chevron, armlets and cap.
Br S.C.E.A. Bertwood Stables & Haras de Sai
S Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Uttoxeter last summer, but little impact in 3 subsequent starts and while his strike rate in this sphere (6-15) is healthy, he’s probably worth taking on back from a 7-month absence. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Star RatingHHIII
5 THEONLYWAYISWESSEX (FR) (27) 43210-2 C 7 12 0
B or Br g Maxios - Terra Fina
O Marsh, Kelly, Meacham, Davies & Mordaunt Br Bloodstock Agency Ltd
T Alan King, Barbury Castle S Goodwin Racing Ltd
EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE stars, striped sleeves and stars on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Versatile performer who resumed winning ways in good style at Plumpton in December Bad mistake early on proved costly at the same course next time, but his jumping was on point when runner-up at Warwick (2 1/2m, good) last month and he’s a strong candidate Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA
6 MIDNIGHT JEWEL (GB) (21) 4000-52 D 9 11 11
B g Midnight Legend - Follow The Dream
O Ms G. E. Morgan
Br North Bradon Stud
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton S Merriebelle Stable LLC
EMERALD GREEN and WHITE (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Notched fourth success over fences at Fontwell in September and, following a string of low-key displays, he bounced back with cheekpieces refitted when going down narrowly back at Fontwell (19.5f, good) 3 weeks ago Reproduction of that effort will give him a serious chance. Star RatingHHHHI
RICHIE MCLERNON
JAMES KING (3)
RICHARD PATRICK
LILLY PINCHIN
7 MAN OF THE SEA (IRE)
(21) 122-432 C BF9 11 7
Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Hurricane Lily (IRE)
O Dajam Ltd
T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Stephanie Hanly
YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN diamond on body and cap, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN seams
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 5 times over hurdles and notched twelfth win on the Flat at Bath in April.
Placed on 3 of his 4 starts back hurdling since and, handed a fair mark for this chase debut, he could have a part to play here if his jumping passes the test
8
WEE
WILLIE NAIL
(IRE) (14) PP/5P-66 7 10 3
B g Yeats (IRE) - Siba de La Pampa (FR)
O Mr R. C. Harper
T Richard Harper, Kings Sutton YELLOW, BLACK hoop and armlets, check cap.
Number of Declared
Br Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey
BETTING FORECAST:
5-2 Theonlywayiswessex (FR), 3-1 Midnight Jewel (GB), 11-2 Man of The Sea (IRE), 6-1 Magic Seven (IRE), 12-1 Kaproyale (GB), 14-1 Imac Wood (FR), 16-1 Ballybegg (IRE), 200-1 Wee Willie Nail (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY: THEONLYWAYISWESSEX arguably made his move too soon back from a four-month break at Warwick where he was overhauled by the eventual winner in the closing stages, the pair pulling well clear of the rest. Alan King’s charge is taken to gain compensation here, with Midnight Jewel and chase debutant Man of The Sea feared most in that order of preference.
1-2-3: 1.THEONLYWAYISWESSEX (FR)
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The Sunday 13th July Is Family Day National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5)
(Conditional & Amateur Jockeys Race)
(Category 2 Elimination) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) for four and five yrs old
Total prize fund £4500
Owners Prize Money Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 EVERYBODYDANCENOW (GB) (316) 00- 5 11 2
B g Passing Glance - Dd’s Glenalla (IRE)
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
Br Nigel Twiston-Davies
T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
BLACK, WHITE sleeves, YELLOW cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW From a yard no stranger to bumper success but he was well held in 2 similar races atWorcester last summer
Best watched unless the betting hints that much better is expected this time. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 19/8/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free Star RatingHHIII Official
2 FAIRLAWN
SKIPPER
(GB) (411) 3- 5 11 2
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Joe’s Island
O Mr Ross Williams
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Paul S Davies
S Peter and Karen Bowen Racing RED, YELLOW hollow box, chevrons on sleeves, RED cap, YELLOW star.
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, showed ability when third of 8 on Perth bumper debut in May 2024. Absent since but still much respected.
3 DINGDANGDOO (GB) (49)
B g Time Test - Tobouggaloo
O Mr R. Stephens
T Robert Stephens, Caldicot YELLOW, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap.
Br Dr G. S. Plastow
TIMEFORM VIEW Time Test gelding who was well held in a Worcester bumper on debut 7 weeks ago. Needs to leave that behind
4 MAYO (GB) (-)
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Coco Frongelli
O Jolly Condiments
T Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Dr F. O’Malley & Mr E. O’Malley
S Dodson and Horrell
DARK GREEN, RED Cross of Lorraine, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Yorgunnabelucky gelding Dam unraced This newcomer would enter the reckoning if the betting suggests he’s fancied
5 WHAT A PEACH (GB) (86)
B m Frontiersman - Very Special One (IRE)
O Mr R. De la Haye
Br Mrs J. Way
T Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn RED, WHITE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, RED stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, RED star
TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, offered little when just under 30 lengths seventh of 9 in bumper at Plumpton on debut in April.
6 JURY BELLE (IRE) (19) 12 D 4 10 5
B f Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Laren (GER)
O Ms Rachel O’Neill
T John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland BLACK, YELLOW braces, hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap.
Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe
TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in point bumpers in May and made an encouraging start to her Rules career when second of 10 at Worcester (good to soft) 19 days ago Hood added now. The one to beat. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 12/6/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe
TOBY MCCAINMITCHELL (7)
SCOTT (7)
HANLON (7)
7
LA LOLITA (FR) (17)
B f Tunis (POL) - Vega de Beaumont (FR)
6 4 10 5
O Mr Graham William Briscoe Br K. Perreau & J. B. De Balanda
T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall S Briscoe’s Dairy Ltd BLACK and YELLOW diabolo, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/2, weakened to finish a well-held sixth on Hexham bumper debut 17 days ago. May strip fitter now and this sharper track could also suit Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
Number of Declared Runners 7 (Exacta) Hood worn first time by No. 6.
BETTING FORECAST:
11-10 Jury Belle (IRE), 4-1 Fairlawn Skipper (GB), 11-2 Mayo (GB), 10-1 La Lolita (FR), 20-1 Dingdangdoo (GB), 25-1 What A Peach (GB), 40-1 Everybodydancenow (GB)
RACE SUMMARY:
JURY BELLE may have found a good opportunity to go one place better than on last month’s Worcester Rules debut. Fairlawn Skipper has been absent for over a year since finishing third at Perth but may still provide the main threat unless the betting speaks in the favour of Christian Williams’ newcomer Mayo. 1-2-3:
1.JURY BELLE (IRE) 2.FAIRLAWN SKIPPER 3.MAYO
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First Race 6.18 - THE VISIT racingtv.com NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822 and the fourth £912. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £71 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £57 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 29th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after June 21st, 2025, for each steeple chase 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 5 entries, 1 at £14 and 4 at £71. - Closed June 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
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Second Race 6.48 - THE HOLLOW BOTTOM REOPENS THIS SUMMER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, June 25th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares
allowed 7lb The Hollow Bottom 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 16 entries at £40. - Closed June 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 7.18 - THE DAVISONS LAW 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, June 25th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 29th. Penalties, after June 21st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Davisons Law have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 22 entries at £29. - Closed June 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.48 - THE SAIGE COMPOSITE PRODUCTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4568 to the winning horse The second to receive £2101, the third £1050, the fourth £525 and the fifth £262. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £33 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 29th. Penalties, after June 21st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Saige Composite Products 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, 1 at £6 and 12 at £33. - Closed June 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06)
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 8.18 - THE FARMERS FAREWELL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4568 to the winning horse The second to receive £2101, the third £1050, the fourth £525 and the fifth £262. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £33 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 29th. Penalties, after June 21st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Farmers Arms have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse 14entries,1 at£6 and13at £33. -ClosedJune25th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£3494;Second£1746;Third£874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.48 - THE SUNDAY 13TH JULY IS FAMILY DAY NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CONDITIONAL & AMATEUR JOCKEYS RACE) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, June 25th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The riders shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (ii) Overseas Jockeys who are under 26 years of age and who, within the past 6 months, have been eligible to claim an allowance under the provisions of paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (iii) Amateur Jockeys holding ‘Category A’ or ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this Race. Stratford Racecourse Executive 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 ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 15 entries at £22. - Closed June 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
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