We would especially like to thank all of todays owners whom have runners with us and to welcome all of our sponsors and racegoers who are celebrating Birthdays and special occasions. We feel honoured to be playing a small part in your special day.
We are also pleased to support Racing Welfare who have been promoting mental health awareness within the racing industry all week Racing Welfare is a registered charity dedicated to supporting the workforce of British horseracing. It provides professional guidance and practical help to all individuals involved in the industry, including stud, stable and racecourse staff, as well as those in associated roles The charity offers various services, including occupational health and mental health support, ensuring those worked in or retired from the horse racing and thoroughbred industry receive the assistance they need For more information please visit www racingwelfare.co.uk
Looking ahead we race on numerous occasions during the summer with the highlights being Family Day on Sunday 12th July and Ladies Day on Sunday 19th July We have some great offers and packages so please do visit the website for advance bookings and information
We are also have several large non race day events including the Appletree Motorhome Exhibition which starts on Friday June For more information visit https://appletree-exhibitions.co.uk/ stratford-upon-avon-motorhome-show.html and the Stratford Beer Festival in early June http://stratfordbeerfestival.org.uk
We hope you all have an enjoyable afternoon All of us 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 contacts us. We can be reached either on the day, or later by contacting the office on 01789 267949, or by email: info@stratfordracecourse.net
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.
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 (2021-2026) WITH RUNNERS:
D SKELTON (28 wins from 122 runners, 23%) runs LITTLE WREN (4.05)
F O’BRIEN (20 wins from 109 runners, 18%) runs PURE SEDUCTION (4.05)
BEN JONES (3 wins from 12 rides, 25%) rides listed above
WEIGHTWATCHER
The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 4.05 MISS FEDORA (won off 83 down 7lb to 76)
CLASSY TIPS
The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 5.05 BAGHEERA GINGE (down 2 grades).
FANCY THAT
None today
STABLE MOVES
2.35 TIGER TOBIN has moved from A B Leyshon to J & R Flint.
LONGEST TRAVELLERS
OKAVANGO DELTA (5.05) trained by Paul Robson, Alnwick, distance of 266 miles SHUIL ROCCO (2.35), SAVON (2.35), ALL INN HAND (3.35), KING ROLY (5.05) trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, distance of 193 miles MAC’S MAX (5.35) trained by B Haslam, Middleham, distance of 172 miles INTENZO (3.05) trained by Mr M T Walford, Sheriff Hutton, distance of 158 miles
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 15th May
TODAY’S JOCKEYS & TRAINERS
Listed below are the Jockeys & Trainers in action at today’s meeting.
5.05
James Bowen 2.35, 3.05, 4.35, 5.05 Sean
3.35, 5.05, 5.35
Stephen Allen 5.05
Mickey Bowen
2.35, 3.35, 5.05
David Brace
4.35
Jennie Candlish
3.05
Ian Chanin
3.35
Denis Coakley
3.05
John & Rhys Flint
2.35
Warren Greatrex
2.35, 3.05, 4.35
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
3.05, 4.35
Ben Haslam
5.35
D. J. Jeffreys
4.05, 4.35
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson 2.35, 5.35
Emma Lavelle 4.05
Charlie Longsdon 3.05
Andrew Martin 4.35
Gary & Josh Moore 4.35, 5.05, 5.35
Neil Mulholland 4.35
Paul Nicholls 3.35
Fergal O’Brien 4.05
James Owen 5.05, 5.35
Joe Ponting 5.35
Katy Price 3.35
Paul Robson 5.05
Nick Scholfield 4.05, 5.05
Dan Skelton 4.05
Suzy Smith 5.05
Jamie Snowden 2.35
Robert Stephens 5.35
Nigel & Willy
Twiston-Davies
3.05, 3.35, 5.05
Mark Walford 3.05
Sheena West 4.35
David Weston 2.35
Gavin Sheehan 2.35, 3.35
Nick Slatter 2.35, 5.35
Lewis Stones 5.05
Sam Twiston-Davies 3.05, 3.35, 5.05
Lorcan Williams 2.35
Toby Wynne 3.05, 4.35
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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
ACTION
The Racing Welfare Supporting Mental Health Awareness
Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2m 6f 7yds)
for novice four yrs old and upwards
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 OUR GUIDE (IRE) (30) 151- 5 11 10
Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Madgehil (IRE)
O Mr W. J. Swindell Br Jimmy Coffey
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn S BetVictor
PURPLE, WHITE chevrons, PURPLE cap, WHITE star
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut in a Galway bumper last October Hasn’t looked a natural in the jumping department in 2 maiden hurdles for Jamie Snowden but it didn’t prevent him winning at Exeter (17f, good to soft) last month and has the ability to rate higher Significantly up in trip The one to beat Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating
2 GRANITE SANDS (FR) (41)
B g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Sans Rien (FR)
4/05- 5 11 3
O Adams Cope Graham McPherson Br Mr G. Codre
T David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold S Pragnell PINK, DARK BLUE epaulets.
TIMEFORM VIEW Promise on bumper debut last March but beaten a long way in another bumper and a maiden hurdle since. Early days but can only watch here Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
3 KA MATE DU BRIVET (FR) (51)
Br g Manatee - Kryptonie (FR)
O Bryce & Turner
2/0102- 5 11 3
Br S. Crepin-Berard & L. Berard
T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn S Warren Greatrex Racing LIGHT BLUE, WHITE star, DARK BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, WHITE star
TIMEFORM VIEW £62,000 purchase after getting off the mark in Irish points at the third attempt (Nov 2025). Well held in a bumper but offered more when 17 lengths second on 2 3/4m Fontwell hurdle debut 7 weeks ago The obvious danger to Our Guide. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
4 SHUIL ROCCO (IRE) (23) P3004- 5 11 3
Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Shuil Direach (IRE)
O Holly Nelmes & Gareth Peters
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Miss Carmel Whelan
S Fairplay Exchange DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE and BEIGE hooped sleeves, BEIGE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Third completed start in points Showed ability at the second time of asking over hurdles when 21 3/4 lengths fourth in 19f Chepstow maiden 23 days ago. The longer trip now should suit. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA
5 TIGER TOBIN (IRE) (84) 1/4P3/PP- 7 11 3
B g Westerner - Kilbreedy (IRE)
O Mr A. B. Leyshon
T John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE star, armlets and star on cap.
Br Adrian Harnett
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but pulled up in Cheltenham hunter on Rules debut last May and not seen again until pulled up in a point 12 weeks ago Can only watch now hurdling for new yard. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
6 AT SUNRISE (GB) (158) 0/0P- 5 10 10
B m Flag of Honour (IRE) - At First Light
O Miss E. J. Tanner
T David Weston, West Overton
Br D. J. Weston
S Flintstone Bloodstock RED, DARK GREEN and RED striped sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers and pulled up on hurdle debut in December Off 5 months. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA
GAVIN SHEEHAN
JAMES BOWEN
DAVIES
7 SAVON (IRE) (35) 5P- 4 10 9
B g Teofilo (IRE) - Ard Fheis (IRE)
O Mr Mickey Bowen Br J. S. Bolger
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest S Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Fairplay Exchange YELLOW, MAROON sleeves, WHITE armlets, MAROON and YELLOW quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW No promise in a bumper and maiden hurdle this spring Star RatingHIIII Official
Number of Declared Runners 7 (Exacta) Hood worn by No. 2, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
THE RES ULT
BETTING FORECAST:
11-10 Our Guide (IRE), 11-8 Ka Mate du Brivet (FR), 12-1 Shuil Rocco (IRE), 40-1 Granite Sands (FR), 66-1 At Sunrise (GB), 150-1 Savon (IRE), 300-1 Tiger Tobin (IRE) RACE SUMMARY:
Although OUR GUIDE has looked ponderous with his jumping this essentially looks a good chance for him to defy a penalty Ka Mate du Brivet is the one likely to give Jamie Snowden’s charge most to think about.
Stratford Racecourse Executive have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse.
E M E R G E N C Y EV AC UA TI ON
In the event of an emergency all persons on the racecourse will be alerted by the following message over the public address system
This is an emergency announcement. Due to circumstances beyond our control, racing has been temporarily suspended. Would all patrons please evacuate ALL buildings and make your way across the racetrack to the Red post marker in the Centre of the Course. Police and Racecourse Officials will assist and direct you. Please do not go to any Car Park until you are cleared to do so, because you may hamper the movement of emergency vehicles
The message will then be repeated
SHANE FENELON (5)
The Happy 32nd Birthday Lottie Novices’
Handicap
Steeple Chase
(Class 4) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONGS (2m 213yds)
for novice five yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £8150
Owners Prize Money Winner £3292; Second £1645; Third £823; Fourth £412; Fifth £205. (PenaltyValue £4304.01)Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 CAPTAIN COOL (IRE) (46) 134U22- D 6 12 0
B g Jet Away - Legal Proceedings (IRE)
O A Baxter, Sowray & White Hart
T Jennie Candlish, Leek
PINK, LIGHT BLUE hoop and sleeves
Br Margaret Kelly
S Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent in handicap hurdles, winning over 17f at Sedgefield last autumn and has recorded a pair of fine runner-up efforts there this spring. A point win the start of his career provides hope that he can continue the good work now chasing for the first time Star
2 WHATYOUWAITINGFOR (IRE) (36) 221223- 5 11 13
B g Axxos (GER) - Miss Philippa (IRE)
O Gerald’s Charity Syndicate
Br Martin Edmonds
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton S Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK seams, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE seams, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner for the Twiston-Davies yard last summer This front-runner has shown an aptitude for chasing for new yard this spring and being eased another 2lb can only help
3 DEFINITE DREAM (IRE) (314)
B m Mahler - Definite Asset (IRE)
O Mrs Barbara Coakley
T Denis Coakley, West Ilsley
32F2/45- 8 11 5
Br Derwent Dene Farm
S Denis Coakley Racing
EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and sleeves, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent over hurdles without winning but not seen since last July. Might be best watched switched to fences on return.
4 INTENZO (FR) (11)
B g French Fifteen (FR) - Isabilia (IRE)
O R J Baines
34425-4 5 11 5
Br Mr Michel Lotout
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton S Tote WHITE, MAUVE hoop
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 5-y-o who seemed to resent a switch to hold-up tactics at Kelso (17f, good) 11 days ago, pulling hard and never dangerous in a well-held fourth.
5 ALBA CRUS (IRE) (12)
Gr g Jimmy Two Times (FR) - Kolosseum (GER)
51034-0 D 5 11 5
O Mr Scott Turner Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe
T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn S Warren Greatrex Racing
MCARTHUR TARTAN, GOLD sleeves, MCARTHUR TARTAN cuffs and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner but has been a touch disappointing over hurdles so far, finishing down the field on 2 1/2m Ffos Las handicap debut just 12 days ago. Drops back in trip now quickly switched to fences with a tongue tie also added Star
6 MISS DENVER (GB) (11) 0/P40-3 6 10 7
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Miss Denman (IRE)
O James & Jean Potter Ltd
Br James and Jean Potter Ltd
T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham S Potter Group
WHITE, RED braces, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort over hurdles when third on 17f Newton Abbot handicap debut 11 days ago. From the family of Denman so possible this switch to fences could see her in an even better light.
PINCHIN
BRENDAN POWELL
CHARLIE MAGGS (3)
JAMES BOWEN
7 CAWTHORNE CRACKER (IRE) (42) 552F53- C D 7 10 3
B g Frammassone (IRE) - Ball Park (IRE)
O The Jersey Syndicate
Br Paddy Byrne
T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas S Dodson & Horrell Ltd
RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, halved sleeves, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner who shaped well back chasing after 5 months off when third of 8 in handicap at Market Rasen (17f, good) 6 weeks ago, left poorly placed in relation to the first 2. Taken to build on that for in-form yard.
Number of Declared Runners 7
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.
CAWTHORNE CRACKER is taken to step up on an encouraging comeback run at Market Rasen last month and strike for a stable enjoying a good spell. The main threat may come from Captain Cool, who has built up a solid record in handicap hurdles and appeals as the type to do even better over fences (point winner).
From the moment a Thoroughbred is born they’re supported by a team of dedicated experts.
Deryck Baker
The family of Deryck Baker are honoured to sponsor a race in the memory of a much-loved and much missed husband (of more than 65 years), brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather
Deryck passed away in April 2025, aged 86, after a long battle with prostate cancer Deryck loved horse racing and followed the sport throughout his life. In his early years, this passion was honed at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club – a racecourse that was a vestige of the British Raj and that is still thriving today. A modest and [sometimes] shrewd punter, he loved his small wagers every Saturday. He led his oldest son – then a wee boy - astray by encouraging his interest and placing bets of sixpence (it was pre-1971) each way on his behalf. An early long odds win meant Brad was hooked on racing for life - with false expectations forever created on the ease of picking winners.
Deryck was a talented hockey player and later referee and organiser of the Swindon Indoor League but, on retiring from that sport, racing became a major passion with frequent visits to racecourses – especially Newbury, Ascot, Cheltenham and Stratford. He also enjoyed the odd outing to the now sadly closed down Swindon dog track. Deryck loved the atmosphere of the old-fashioned bookie shops, especially from the old days of board men and the Tannoy, and he only moved to an online betting account during the pandemic, with racing just about the first sport to return from lockdown. In his working life, Deryck was a legend in the motor trade and worked for several years in Stratford – commuting daily from his home in Swindon. He particularly loved jump racing. With the support of the lovely team at Stratford racecourse, the family know this is the right place to remember Deryck with his own race. He would be typically both amused and bemused to see his name on the racecard and in the Racing Post.
3 R D RA C E 3 .
The Deryck Baker Memorial Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race
(Class 4)
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 2f 83yds)
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares
Total prize fund £7650
Owners Prize Money Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193 (PenaltyValue £4039.96)Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 ALL INN HAND (GB) (23)
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Handmaid
O The Burling Family & Associates
023/114- C 6 11 10
Br The Burling Family Ltd
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest S Fairplay Exchange LIGHT BLUE, MAROON hoops, striped sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner around this time last year, including at this track, but recent return from 11 months off was short on encouragement. She now switches back to hurdles with blinkers tried for the first time which may help spark a return to form Star RatingHHHHI
2 I AM THE MOON (GB) (36)
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Midnight Tour
O James & Jean Potter Ltd
3/U61P4- 7 11 10
Br James and Jean Potter Ltd
T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham S Potter Group WHITE, RED braces, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t take to chasing but returned to hurdles with a win in 6-runner handicap at Doncaster in February. She’s been well beaten on last 2 starts, however, and needs to bounce back trying a longer trip Star RatingHHHII Official
3 MAHON FALLS (IRE) (34)
B m Buck’s Boum (FR) - Dreams And Songs
O E.W.Lewis & Katy Price Racing
622330- 5 11 5
Br Mr K. D. Cotter
T Katy Price, Llanigon S Tote
DARK BLUE, WHITE chevron, BLACK cap, RED spots
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a bumper and maiden hurdles for Willie Mullins but first couple of outings for this yard haven’t suggested she’s got much in hand off this mark and she’s upped further in trip here.
4 JENA D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (25) 405651- 7 11 5
B m Buck’s Boum (FR) - Une d’Oudairies (FR)
O Giraffa Racing
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
BLACK, BEIGE and BLACK striped sleeves
Br Comte Michel de Gigou
TIMEFORM VIEW Responded well to first-time blinkers when won 8-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (3m, good) 25 days ago. She rallied to get back up for that success and even longer trip should suit on that evidence so she looks to have been found a good opportunity from 3lb higher mark.
5 DUNADEN ISLAND (GB) (33) 54/P4P3- 8 11 2
Ch m Dunaden (FR) - Island of Memories (IRE)
O Chris Tory
T Ian Chanin, Thorverton
YELLOW, DARK BROWN hoop, quartered cap.
Br Stour Valley Thoroughbreds
S Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Dunaden mare who was successful in points but has gone backwards from relatively promising Rules debut and needs progress for the longer trip and first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut
Number of Declared Runners 5..................................................................................................(Exacta) Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek
SEAN BOWEN
SHEEHAN
GINGELL
BETTING FORECAST:
5-4 Jena d’Oudairies (FR), 3-1 All Inn Hand (GB), 7-2 I Am The Moon (GB), 16-1 Dunaden Island (GB), 20-1 Mahon Falls (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY:
JENA D’OUDAIRIES looks to have been found a good opportunity to follow up her recent success if seeing out the longer trip. All Inn Hand looks the most interesting of the rest.
1-2-3: 1.JENA D’OUDAIRIES (FR) 2.ALL
The family of Deryck Baker have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse.
To Alice our beautiful Mom, loving Grandmother, and dear Great-Grandmother… Happy 80th birthday. We want you to know how much we all love you.Your kindness, strength, and endless love has shaped all our lives in ways words can barely capture. Today, we celebrate not just this incredible milestone, but the beautiful heart that has always been the centre of our family. With all our love, now and always from your loving Family xxxxx
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 3f 98yds)
for five yrs old and upwards mares
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 PURE SEDUCTION (IRE) (52)
B m Mount Nelson - Onest
O Mr N. Sutton
3/201/66- 6 12 0
Br Denis Murphy
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S BresBet
ROYAL BLUE, PINK stars, PINK and ROYAL BLUE diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start over hurdles at Worcester in 2024 but has shown little on either start since returning from 18 months off. Now makes chasing debut with questions to answer.
2 BALLYHIHO (IRE) (50) 412345- 6 11 6
B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Merry Tess (IRE)
O Smith, Redknapp, Pocock, Lestrange Br Mrs Jacqueline Donnelly
T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE seams, WHITE sleeves, RED and WHITE striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form under an enterprising front-running ride when seeing off 9 rivals over hurdles at Worcester (2 1/2m, good) at the end of August Placed a couple of times after that but recent chasing debut was discouraging so she comes with risks attached Star RatingHHIII
3 A LITTLE SOMETHING (GB) (23) 02/3P22- 7 11 3
B m Dartmouth - Somethinaboutmolly (IRE)
O Mrs Zara Tindall Br Mrs Zara Tindall
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
DARK BLUE, WHITE seams, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE star
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who stepped up on her chase debut effort when runner up the last twice, including when going like the best horse at the weights over this trip at Fontwell 23 days ago This looks an ideal opportunity for her to get off the mark. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 89
4 LITTLE WREN (GB) (97)
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Decision Made (IRE)
00501P- 6 10 6
O Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
S The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
ORANGE, BLACK and EMERALD GREEN striped sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved herself much better over fences than hurdles when winning at Fakenham in January. Went off too hard upped to 25f last time and still may have more to offer if able to dominate back at this trip STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/2/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 78
5 MISS FEDORA (IRE) (25)
B m Helmet (AUS) - Shahabad
O Simon & Christine Prout
T Nick Scholfield, Lambourn
PURPLE, PINK cross belts and armlets, quartered cap.
P04RP0- D 7 10 4
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
S We Do Vans, Nick Scholfield Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice over fences at Plumpton during first half of 2025 but it’s been downhill most of the way since, including back over hurdles at Taunton last month. Quickly returns to chasing but has plenty to prove given her unreliability. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 76 HARRY REED
Number of Declared Runners 5..................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
(5)
RICHIE MCLERNON
JONES
TRISTAN DURRELL
BETTING FORECAST:
10-11 A Little Something (GB), 7-2 Little Wren (GB), 9-1 Ballyhiho (IRE), 10-1 Miss Fedora (IRE), 11-1 Pure Seduction (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY: A LITTLE SOMETHING shaped really well last time and can go one better at the expense of Little Wren who should be able to get into a good rhythm on the front end. 1-2-3:
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Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 5 ran
Warwickshire Hunt OPEN DAY
The Boss & The Hoggs Live On The 30th
May Handicap Hurdle Race
(Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £7150
Owners Prize Money Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (PenaltyValue £3775.91)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 RETETI (GB) (83)
B g Sixties Icon - Siri
O Tusk Racing
3/64245- 6 12 0
Br G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd
T Sheena West, Lewes S Southdowns Unleashed DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE (quartered), WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE and WHITE hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest performer on the Flat and while he has failed to trouble the judge on 4 of his 5 starts in this sphere, he shaped better than the bare result when fifth of 7 in handicap at Plumpton (2m, soft) in February. Could be worth chancing on return away from the mud (has been dropped 4lb). Star RatingHHHHH
2 A GOOD YOMP (GB) (49)
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Mewstone
O Mrs Ellen Bate
P15334- 7 11 9
Br Harris & Ford Ltd
T Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton S Andy Martin Racing WHITE and DARK BLUE stripes, DARK BLUE and WHITE diabolo on sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW Has remained in good form since winning at Huntingdon (2 1/2m) in November, though seemed stretched by the 4f longer trip when fourth of 8 at Ascot (3m, good) 7 weeks ago Back down markedly in distance and is just 1lb above his last winning mark. Engaged 7.30 Aintree Friday. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93
3 FRANK STAMPER (GB) (39)
Ch g Frankel - Swiss Dream
O Jim and Claire Limited
T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
340202- 4 11 9
Br Lordship Stud
S Warren Greatrex Racing MAROON and BEIGE (quartered), hooped sleeves, BEIGE cap, MAROON star
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat maiden who ran his best race in this sphere when second of 5 in handicap at Fontwell (2 1/4m, good) last month, going like the best horse at the weights but unable to hang on after a last-to-first move that included flattening a flight. Considered nudged up 1lb Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 99
4 GALACTIC JACK (IRE) (25)
B g Galileo (IRE) - Jack Naylor
O Mark & Maria Adams
T Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
P45//P43- 6 11 1
Br Denford Stud Ltd
S KM Elite Products Ltd RED, LIGHT BLUE stars, YELLOW cap, LIGHT BLUE stars
TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful Flat performer who still needs to brush up on his jumping but nevertheless ran one of his better races when third of 10 at Taunton (2m, good) last month. Would be no certainty to build on that here, however. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/4/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 85
5 TROOPER (GER) (35) 066- 6 10 6
Ch g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Tipsy Tangerine (GER)
O Forte Sports
T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Eichenhof Zuchtkreis
MAROON and LIGHT BLUE (quartered), LIGHT BLUE sleeves, MAROON cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time winner on the Flat in Germany (stays 1 1/2m) but tailed off all 3 starts in maiden hurdles (first one for Tom George). In good hands and shouldn’t be written off given his Flat form now tackling a handicap for the first time Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 76
6 MI SUENO (IRE) (12)
Bl g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Azagirl (IRE)
O Mr C. Brace
T David Brace, Bridgend
6PP02-P D 7 10 5
Br Elvira Kinsella Garcia
LIGHT GREEN, WHITE braces, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, RED armlets, WHITE cap, RED star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded back-to-back wins over hurdles in spring 2024 and stopped the slide on just his third outing for the yard when second at Taunton last month. Failed to back that up sent chasing 12 days ago and quickly reverts to the smaller obstacles Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 75
MARC GOLDSTEIN
DILLON BUTLER (10)
JAMES BOWEN
CAOILIN QUINN
RICHIE MCLERNON
LIAM HARRISON
7
PRETTYLADY (FR) (65)
B f The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Polarized
O The Pretty Lady Syndicate
60P- 4 10 2
Br Haras Des Saint Julien
T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas S Dodson & Horrell Ltd
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW seams, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE spots, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW spots
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat in France (stays 9.5f) but has offered little in juvenile/maiden hurdles for new yard so far this year. Could prove different proposition now handicapping so she’s one to keep an eye on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA
8 BLAZING GADEN (GB) (25)
B g Cityscape - Pleasant Piper (IRE)
O Mr Thomas Gaden
P0665- 5 10 2
Br Mr T. Gaden
T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets.
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished as close as he has so far but still didn’t achieve much in form terms from 5lb out of the handicap when fifth of 10 at Taunton (2m, good) last month. Tough to enthuse over Star RatingHHIII
Number of Declared Runners 8..................................................................................................(Exacta) Hood worn by No. 1, 2, 3. Tongue
BETTING FORECAST:
13-8 Frank Stamper (GB), 9-2 Galactic Jack (IRE), 15-2 Mi Sueno (IRE), 10-1 A Good Yomp (GB), Trooper (GER), 12-1 Prettylady (FR), 16-1 Reteti (GB), 33-1 Blazing Gaden (GB)
RACE SUMMARY:
RETETI shaped better than the bare result when fifth on his handicap debut at Plumpton back in February and, returning from 4lb lower and more pertinently away from the mud, Sheena West’s 6-y-o could be worth chancing. The main threat may emerge from Frank Stamper who was unable to hang on after a last-to-first move at Fontwell last month. Galactic Jack rounds off the shortlist 1-2-3: 1.RETETI 2.FRANK STAMPER 3.GALACTIC JACK (IRE)
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‘Donegal’
4-year-old Bay Gelding
Dam: Desire To Win
Sire: Dariyan
Donegal arrived at Charlie Longsdon Racing in October, we brought him from the ‘Tattersalls October Autumn HIT Sale 2025’. He had been previously racing on the flat in France. The first time we watched Donegal jump we knew he had plenty of potential, he has lots of scope and speed about him. He first ran at Doncaster in a Juvenile Hurdle back in December 2025 and finished 2nd only beaten a neck, he put a fantastic performance in for his first run over hurdles and showed plenty of promise. He then ran at Hereford where the ground soon declared ‘Heavy’ after we ran and it proved to be too heavy for us. We have since given him a short break while the ground was bottomless and are now set to run in the next couple of weeks. He is going to be a fantastic horse to have plenty of fun with during the Spring and Summer months! He has a lovely character and is full of personality, his favourite things are jumping, spending some time in the field with his friends & treats!
Stratford Racecourse 3 (sold out)
‘Bowmore’
8-year-old Bay Gelding
Dam: Theola
Sire: Vadamos
Bowmore has been with us since February 2025 and has been under Stratford Racecourse Ownership since June 2025, and what a horse he has been! He had his first run of the season at Market Rasen in October 2025 where he finished 2nd beaten by only a length. He quickly followed this up in November with a win at Newbury! Since winning at Newbury, he has run in the most exciting races at both Cheltenham and Aintree Festival. He is as honest as they come and always puts his heart into his work, he has given Stratford Members an incredible season of attending all the big meetings and being competitive. He thrives off the better ground so he will run 1 or 2 more times during the Spring months before enjoying a summer holiday!
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‘Unnamed’ 4-year-old Bay Gelding
Dam: Delta Forty
Sire: Maxios
The ‘Maxios x’ youngster was brought by Charlie at the GOFFS IRE Arkle Sale in June 2025. He is an exciting prospect with impeccable breeding, he is out of established sire Maxios and out of Delta Forty, they have both proven lots of stamina and it’s the ideal blend for success over jumps. Since arriving with us as a 3-year-old he has always done everything right, he has already shown bags of scope in his early career and has taken to all his work nicely. He has been given the time to mature and grow as since he arrived, he hasn’t stopped growing! We plan to give him a Summer Holiday and will aim to run him at the beginning Autumn in season 26/27 where he will start in bumpers before working his way to hurdles. He will be a fantastic horse for Stratford Members as he will take everyone on the journey from start to finish even including the naming process as this will be decided by his owners!
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds)
for five yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £8650
Owners Prize Money Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06)
SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 KING ROLY (GB) (25)
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Roll On Ruby (IRE)
O KIT and ROLY partnership
412146- D 7 12 2
Br John Bryan
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest S Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Fairplay Exchange YELLOW, BLACK diamonds on sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to chasing in first half of last season, winning 3 of first 5 starts with latest success at Perth in September Looked rusty after a break at the same course last month, so he could be competitive this time around with yard hitting form. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 122
2 JUBILANT (FR) (46)
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - A Merveille (FR)
O Mr & Mrs R Sage
33516P- D 7 12 2
Br Mr Francois-Marie Cottin
T James Owen, Newmarket S Burgess Hodgson DARK GREEN and LIGHT GREEN (quartered), halved sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW Made up into a fairly useful chaser in 2025/26, winning 3 times including at Plumpton (3 1/4m) in December Excuses upped to 29f when next seen in March, before running poorly over hurdles last time Needs to get back on the up returned to chasing STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/4/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 122
3 TAPLEY (GB) (33)
Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Cathodine Cayras (FR)
O The Plumpton Party
T Suzy Smith, Littlehampton
142313- CD 9 12 0
Br Stephen Kemble Bloodstock Ltd & G. Peck
BLACK, YELLOW hollow box, BLACK and MAUVE striped sleeves, check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account at Wincanton in November and has continued in good heart since, idling in front when scoring over this C&D in March. Shaped as if still in form when third of 4 at Newton Abbot last time and he can make his presence felt Star
4 BAGHEERA GINGE (GB)
(210) 0/0231P- C 8 11 13
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - The Prime Viper (IRE)
O GingeArmy Racing
Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot
T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
ROYAL BLUE, RED star, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to winning ways when making all in 4-runner race at Newton Abbot (3 1/4m) in September However, reverted to his error-prone ways when pulled up at Sedgefield (29f) when last seen in October Drops back in grade with visor reached for. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 19/10/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating
5 OKAVANGO DELTA (IRE) (146) 0/14526- 10 11 3
B g Ocovango - Court My Eye
O One For The Road Flower
T Paul Robson, Alnwick
Br Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin
S PRCT Bloodstocks Limited
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK chevron and armlets, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on the up after 4 months off when scoring at Worcester (2 1/2m) a year ago and good second at Musselburgh after another break in November Made a bad early error at Musselburgh the following month, but he could be in the mix after 5 months off Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 109
6 DIPLOMATIC ASH (IRE) (49)
B g Doyen (IRE) - Carrigeen Lechuga (IRE)
O Past The Post Racing
T Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
EMERALD GREEN, RED disc, armlets and cap.
0/F2442- 7 11 2
Br Mrs R. H. Lalor
S KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Not straightforward but recorded back-to-back wins at Fontwell a year ago and second of 4 at the same course in November Hasn’t kicked on in 3 starts since, though, finishing a remote second of 5 at Ascot (21f) in March. Star RatingHHHII Official
JAMES BOWEN
ISABELLE RYDER (5)
7 ARRYCAN (IRE) (12) P0205-5 D 12 10 13
B g Arakan (USA) - Garrai Ard (IRE)
O Shannon Street Partnership Br William Barron
T Nick Scholfield, Lambourn S Nick Scholfield Racing RED, WHITE hoop, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper at best in Ireland but isn’t the easiest to catch right, his last success coming back in June 2023. Failed to come on for recent stable debut when fifth of 9 at Ffos Las (3m) 12 days ago, but he lurks on a dangerous mark with cheekpieces applied Star RatingHHHII
8 GRILLON DE MONTY (FR) (196) 615140- D 11 10 10
B g Crillon (FR) - Pat’s Girl (FR)
O Stephen Allen Br Elevage de Monty
T Stephen Allen, Chipping Norton BLACK and PINK (quartered), BLACK sleeves, PINK
(FR) RACE SUMMARY: KING ROLY quickly made up into a better chaser than hurdler last season, doing well around this time of the year, and with his recent run behind him is taken to resume winning ways. Tapley won with something in hand over this C&D on his penultimate start and could be the main danger, ahead of Okavango Delta.
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Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race
(Class 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) for maiden four and five yrs old
Total prize fund £4999
Owners Prize Money Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)
SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 LIGHTSOUTANDAWAY (FR) (11) 4 5 11 7
B g Pastorius (GER) - Lomitas Dream
O Mark & Maria Adams
T Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Mr Manfred Ommer Pferdezucht
S KM Elite Products Ltd RED, LIGHT BLUE stars, YELLOW cap, LIGHT BLUE stars
TIMEFORM VIEW Pastorius gelding who showed ability when fourth of 9 in bumper at Fontwell (2 1/4m, good) on debut 11 days ago. Can build on that. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating
2 SCOTTO (IRE) (-) 5 11 7
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Definite Love (IRE)
O Mr P. H. Betts
Br Mrs Liz Ring O’Sullivan
T James Owen, Newmarket S Broadwater Mouldings Ltd YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE braces, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars and stars on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Sholokhov gelding Brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/chaser Brayhill, and half-brother to fairly useful dual 19f hurdle winner Chooseyourweapon. Interesting newcomer for yard with top jockey booked Star RatingHHHHH Official
3 BOUND FOR GLORY (GB) (31) 44-
B g Circus Maximus (IRE) - Khismet
O Mr Mel Mathias
T Robert Stephens, Caldicot
PINK, MAUVE stars and armlets
Br Mel Mathias
S Centre Great Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Isn’t bred for such tests but has made the frame both starts at Catterick and Hereford. Minor role likely again. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
4 MAC’S MAX (GB) (162) 26- 4 11 1
B g Maxios - Delft Dancer
O Castle Racing Co Limited
T Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Blackberry Farm
S Cw Executive Search Limited ROYAL BLUE and MAROON (quartered), WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Flat-bred gelding who relished the test of speed in bumper at Newcastle in November on debut Failed to repeat that when well held at Wetherby the following month. Off since but not discounted if repeating debut effort.
Star RatingHHHII Official
5 ANGEL OF MY DREAMS (GB) (86) 1/00- D 5 11
B m Jack Hobbs - Fascinatin Rhythm
O Don’t Tell The Wives
Br Mr W. A. Harrison-Allan
T David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold S Pragnell
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE star, diamonds on sleeves, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE star
TIMEFORM VIEW Point bumper winner who’s finished tailed off both starts in bumpers under Rules Now goes with a first-time hood and tongue strap but is hard to make a case for.
Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - NICK
6 LAW OF THE JUNGLE (FR) (54) 0/P- 5 11 0
B m Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Burma (FR)
O Ponting Racing Partnership
T Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge ORANGE and PURPLE stripes, ORANGE cap.
Br E.A.R.L. de Faydeau
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in French bumper in August 2024 and was pulled up on first British start at Taunton (16.5f) 54 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA RatingJAMES
FREDDIE MITCHELL (3)
CIARAN GETHINGS
MCLERNON
SLATTER (3)
BEST
13-8 Scotto (IRE), 3-1 Lightsoutandaway (FR), 7-2 Mac’s Max (GB), 7-1 Bound For Glory (GB), 22-1 Angel of My Dreams (GB), 100-1 Law of The Jungle (FR)
RACE SUMMARY:
SCOTTO
half-brother
R A C E CO ND IT IO NS
First Race 2.35 - THE RACING WELFARE SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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 yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, May 11th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m May 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb William Hill have provided the £50 cash prize to be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 11 entries at £40. - Closed May 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 3.05 - THE HAPPY 32ND BIRTHDAY LOTTIE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4304 to the winning horse The second to receive £1980, the third £990, the fourth £495 and the fifth £246. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £26 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £21 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb The friends and family of Lottie have provided the £50 BTO cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 9 entries at £26. - Closed May 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3292; Second £1645; Third £823; Fourth £412; Fifth £205. (Penalty Value £4304.01) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.35 - THE DERYCK BAKER MEMORIAL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4039 to the winning horse The second to receive £1858, the third £929, the fourth £465 and the fifth £231. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £29 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £22 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Deryck Baker’s Family will provide the £50 BTO to be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse in the race 12 entries at £29. - Closed May 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 4.05 - THE WILLIAM AUSTIN 50 YEAR CELEBRATION MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) 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 five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 11th and pay £28 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb William Austin will provide the £50 BTO to be presented to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Horses which have finished in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter the £50,000 Queen Boudicca Mares’Chase Series Final, to be run over 2m 5f 44yds at Fakenham in January, 2027. 11 entries at £28. - Closed May 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96)
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.35 - THE BOSS & THE HOGGS LIVE ON THE 30TH MAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3775 to the winning horse The second to receive £1737, the third £868, the fourth £434 and the fifth £216. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 11th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb 19 entries at £23. - Closed May 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (Penalty Value £3775.91) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.05 - THE LADIES DAY ON SUNDAY 19TH JULY 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £33 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Stratford Racecourse Executive for providing the £50 which will be presented to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 10 entries at £33. - Closed May 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.35 - THE FAMILY DAY ON SUNDAY 12TH JULY OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for maiden 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, May 11th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Stratford Racecourse Executive for providing the £50 BTO prize to be presented to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 16 entries at £22. - Closed May 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE.
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