THE ST GEORGE LADIES DAY RACEMEETING
Wednesday 23rd April 2025
How to Read the Racecard
Gr m Kayf Tara - Poppet
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr R. J. H. Geffen Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Mr R. J. H. Geffen Potensis
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who won a bumper readily here in April and has taken well to hurdling since, winning at Exeter before showing useful form in defeat at Sandown. Drop in trip no problem. Hard to beat.
1. Jockey colours
2. Saddle number
3. Sex & colour of horse
4. Horse name
5. Owner
6. Sire
7. Dam
8. Days since last run 9. Form 10. Age 11. Weight carried 12. Form guide
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
★★★★★ Selected to win the race
★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.
13. Breeder 14. Trainer 15. Jockey 16. Sponsor 15
★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance.
BHA Ratings Explained
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
The details of Owner, Trainer, Breeder, Sponsor & Colours are highlighted on the card. If you are unsure about reading the card, remember to ask at a tote window for advice.
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THE ST GEORGE LADIES DAY RACEMEETING
WEDNESDAY 23RD APRIL 2025
Today’s Schedule
Page Time Race
9 5.25pm The League of Friends Musgrove Hospital Novices’ Hurdle Race
10-11 6.00pm The Martin Eldred Completes All GB Racecourses Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race
12-13 6.30pm The Charles Clark Memorial Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race
16-17
7.00pm The Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Hurdle Race
18-19 7.30pm The Ron Hatton Memorial Handicap Hurdle Race
21 8.00pm The Royal Ascot Lunch Saturday 21st June Open National Hunt Flat Race
Today’s Officials
Stewards
S. Candy (Chief Steward)
G. Welch (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
M. Bersey, M. Groves, F. Sweeney
Starters
W. Jordan
P. Hickman
Judge
G. Lewis
Clerk of the Scales
C. Hill
Veterinary Officer
K. Byam-Cook
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
C. Hannaford
V. McKevitt
D. Stone
Clerk of the Course
R. Bellamy
Safeguarding Officer
T. Hill
Commentator
R. Hoiles
Betting Ring Manager
V. Moore
Medical Officers
Dr J. Louis, Dr J. Peoples, Dr P. Pritchard, Dr T. M. Tilsley & Dr M. Epps
Veterinary Surgeons
A. F. Lees, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
M. Peaty, B.V.Sc, Cert.E.P., Cert.E.S. (Orth), M.R.C.V.S. T. Gliddon, B.V.Sc., Cert.E.P., M.R.C.V.S.
Vice Presidents
J.S.B. White
Mrs H.R. Dunn
Taunton Racecourse Company Ltd Directors: D.H. Griffin (Chairman), N. Engert, R. J. Young (Managing), R.P Blackburn, G. Henderson
Taunton Racecourse, Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7BL Web: www.tauntonracecourse.co.uk Telephone: 01823 337172 Email: info@tauntonracecourse.co.uk
Where to Eat & Drink at Taunton Racecourse
Orchard Stand
Orchard Restaurant - 3rd Floor
A la Carte Lunch Menu, Formal Restaurant, Fully Licensed Bar for Diners.
Winning Post - 1st Floor
Fully Licensed Bar, Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls.
Saddle Room - Ground Floor
A selection of home-cooked dishes and bacon rolls.
Portman Grandstand
Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Sandwiches, Chocolate Snacks, Coffee and Hot Drinks, Licensed Bar
Trackside
Freshly Ground Coffee and Hot Drinks, Homemade Flapjack and Cakes, Soup, Jacket Potatoes with Various Fillings.
Food & Drink
Food and drink must NOT be brought into the Racecourse. Glasses and bottles must not be taken outside Bars or designated enclosures.
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First Race 5.25
The League Of Friends Musgrove Hospital
Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9099
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)
Race Description
Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October This particular two miles and three furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than one hurdle race.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 HANDLETHEKETTLE (IRE) (194) FF-215
Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Tooreen (IRE)
O RC Syndicate VIII
Gavin Sheehan J
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mrs Mary Tyner racingclub.com S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnly workmanlike when landing short odds atWorcester (2m) in September,although that race has thrown up winners.Well held in the Persian War following month and not seen since. Remains with potential having had a breathing operation TFRHHHHI BHA117
2 JACKPOT DES BORDES (FR) (32) 12-6124 C 6 11-12
Br B g Vision d’Etat (FR) - Carmen des Bordes (FR)
Freddie Gingell J
O Sir Martin Broughton & Friends 9 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B E.A.R.L. Les Bordes de Mornay et al Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/course hurdles winner who ran well in C&D novice in December and again in competitive Newbury novice handicap 5 weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (left off now), taking a keen hold early. Obvious claims back down in class. TFRHHHHH BHA117
3 BARA TARA (GB) (30) 06 5 11-5
Br B g Kayf Tara - Mayasa (IRE)
Tom Broughton (5) J
O Mr Mel Mathias Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mel Mathias Centre Great Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in Wincanton bumper/maiden hurdle (held back by inexperience) 10 weeks apart. Lots more needed up in trip. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 HECTOR’S HOPE (GB) (44) 00/6-PP 7 11-5
Br B g Bollin Eric - Friends Hope Bryan Carver J
O Mrs S. M. Trump Chris Down, Cullompton T
B Mrs Brenda Bowditch Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORMVIEW Looks of little account. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2024: MEATLOAF (FR) 5 11 12 Harry Cobden 5-2 (Paul Nicholls) 13 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Jackpot des Bordes (FR), 6-5 Handlethekettle (IRE), 66-1 Bara Tara (GB), 500-1 Hector’s Hope (GB)
This should be a match between JACKPOT DES BORDES and Handlethekettle, with Paul Nicholls’ charge narrowly taken to land a second Taunton win.
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Second Race 6.00
The Martin Eldred Completes All GB
Racecourses
Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
Race Description
This is a three mile handicap hurdle race for four-year-old and upwards fillies and mares which have been rated from 0 to 100. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 MA BELLE NOIRE (GB) (29) 15-6PP4
Br Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Loxhill Lady Ciaran O’Shea (7) J
O Dilhorne, Fry and Kingham Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Distillery Stud Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEW Tail flasher but won 3 times in this sphere in 2023. Been lightly raced and disappointing since, including over hurdles. Hard to support with confidence. TFRHHHII BHA100
2 ZARHANYA (GB) (95) 0-306 7 11-9
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Zarannda (IRE) Freddie Keighley (10) J
O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 19 Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B R. W. Russell FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on Cheltenham bumper debut promise when third at Market Rasen first time up over hurdles but failed by a long chalk to repeat that subsequently. This switch to a handicap may well see her in a better light after a 3-month break/wind op and the equipment is left off.Engaged 5.10 HerefordTues. TFRHHHII BHA95
3 JACKSBAR (GB) (8) P-4P122 BF
6 11-6
Br Ch m Jack Hobbs - The Last Bar Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Mrs C. A. Wyatt Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mrs C. A. Wyatt The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedasshegotoffthemarkatsixthattemptinafirst-timehoodwhenwinning11-runnerhandicapatUttoxeter(21/2m,soft)inDecember Lost little in defeat when runner-up both starts since,confirming stamina for 3m at Southwell latest.Bold bid looks assured. TFRHHHHI BHA92 (+3)
4 CHABADATIKA (FR) (160) P-0PPF1 C 6 11-6
Br Gr m Magneticjim (IRE) - Chabada Le Dun (FR) Rex Dingle J
O Mr Willem Van Der Horst
Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Elisabeth Cucheval, David Dahan & Salomo Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning hurdler in France.Failed to complete all 3 starts over fences for Syd Hosie but much more like it when springing a surprise in 6-runner handicap back over timber here (19f) in November,Step back up in trip will suit but no banker to be in the same form on return from a break. TFRHHHII BHA92
5 BRECCIA (GB) (21) 30P-451
7 10-8
Br B m Intello (GER) - Rock Choir Sean Houlihan J
O Mr R. Stephens
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Robert Stephens, Caldicot T
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair winner at 17f on Flat and confirmed the promise of her eye-catchingWincanton run when landing 5-runner seller at Exeter 3 weeks ago, overcoming mistakes.Well treated if seeing this new trip out
TFRHHHHH BHA80
6 LUNA RUN (IRE) (27) 5-24344 BF 6 10-2
Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Boherna Lady (IRE) Isabel Williams (3) J
O Mr S. Moloney Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mr S. Moloney
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden but reached the frame on all 5 handicap hurdle starts this season. Cheekpieces on and limit is fairly well established. 1lb out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: HARKANGEL 6 10 3 David Noonan 33-1 (Tom Gretton) 14 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Jacksbar (GB), 11-4 Breccia (GB), 9-2 Chabadatika (FR), 8-1 Zarhanya (GB), 10-1 Ma Belle Noire (GB), 11-1 Luna Run (IRE)
BRECCIA stayed well on the level, which augurs well for her seeing out this new trip and on the evidence of her recent winning form in a seller, she has a lenient mark to exploit. Jacksbar is very likely to give her running again, with Zarhanya also of some interest.
PREDICTION: 1.BRECCIA 2.JACKSBAR 3.ZARHANYA
Horse Welfare
Horse welfareisapriority at Taunton Racecourse.Ateverymeeting thereare 3 specially qualified equine veterinarysurgeonsappointed to look afterthe welfareof the horses in action. One vet is present at the start of eachrace and during the race follows the runners in avehicle.Horses canbeattended to in thesame time as the Paramedic Teams responsible fortreating injuredjockeys.
Asecond vet followsthe actionfrom the stands and coordinates the required response to any incidents. In addition, throughout the meeting aclose checkiskept on all horses, especially those returning after arace.It is standard policy that in the event of ahorse requiring veterinarytreatment whilst on site,screens will be erected around the horse.Itisdesigned to affordthe vet and horse someprivacy. Please do not assume the worst.
Third Race 6.30
The Charles Clark Memorial
Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Description
This is a two mile and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for novice horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 95. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 95 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 90.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 JUKEBOX ANNIE (IRE) (146) U10F-14
Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Ismane (FR)
Sean Houlihan J
O Mrs C. Hitch Claire Hitch, Watchet T
B J. F. C. Maxwell
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a bumper last season but fell at this course on hurdling debut However, after a year off she landed 4-runner novice here (16.5f,good) in November, before finding it tougher under a penalty 2 weeks later More needed upped in trip for handicap bow. TFRHHHII BHA94
2 BOBBY’S FORTUNE (IRE) (40) 6-P404P 6 11-11
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Jessies Delight Adam Wedge J
O Six Franks Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Tomas Wafer
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who got back on track making second handicap start over hurdles when fourth of 8 at Lingfield (16f, heavy) in February. Bad mistake early on when pulled up at Fakenham (20f) last time, so he’s not ruled out with cheekpieces applied. TFRHHHII BHA93
3 LUSSO MILAN (IRE) (30) 24-5004
Br B m Milan - Fairy Hill (IRE)
O Private Harley Street Clinic Limited
B Frank Motherway
6 11-6
Fergus Gillard J
Mark Gillard, Sherborne T
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a Plumpton bumper on debut but hasn’t built on that since,making first start since leaving Jonjo &A.J.O’Neill when well-beaten fourth of 7 in maiden hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, good) a month ago. Has work to do sent handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA88
4 ELUSIVE ENEMY (IRE) (322) 60/20P-P 6 11-4
Br Bl g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Field Robin (IRE) James Turner (5) J
O Mr Alexander Gibbons Alexander Gibbons, Westbury-on-Severn T
B Edward Sexton
TIMEFORMVIEW Surpassed previous form when second in a Worcester maiden hurdle (16f, good to soft) in May 2023 but has gone backwards from that effort in 3 starts since,pulled up in handicap at NewtonAbbot when last seen in June.Enough to prove after another 10 months off. TFRHHIII BHA86
5 LARA KALEO (FR) (20) 32 4 11-3
Br Ch f Doctor Dino (FR) - Fara Sun (FR) Cameron Iles (5) J
O Mr Paul Thorman Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Ms Emilie Lafeu
TIMEFORMVIEWEncouraging third in Hereford juvenile maiden hurdle on debut and ran to similar level when second of 6 in mares’ maiden at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago.Interesting contender making quick switch to a handicap with good-value claimer on board. TFRHHHHI BHA95 (-1)
6 BRUCE GOBBLER (GB) (29) P31405 6 10-13
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Eardisland Mr Joshua Newman (5) J
O House Family Partnership Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T
B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge, The Firehouse Somerset S
TIMEFORMVIEWLittle impact for Philip Hobbs & JohnsonWhite in 2023/24,but won a point in May last year and showed more on second start for current yard when fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (16.5f, good) last month. Major player with return to further to suit TFRHHHHH BHA81
7 STAGE SHOW (GB) (48) 460060 5
Br B g Showcasing - Floria Tosca (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J
O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T
B Fittocks Stud
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on the Flatand more like it over hurdles with abrace of fourth-place finishes in handicapsaround 17f (both on good ground) in the autumn. Form has subsequently dipped on softer ground, but he should benefit from return to less testing conditions. TFRHHHII BHA75
8 BRADMAN (GB) (30) 6606
Br B g Australia - Wazin Jay Tidball (5) J
O Monday Boys Partnership
Kevin Bishop, Bridgwater T
B Gow Equine Ltd A Plus Accountancy & Business Solutions Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner of 12fAW handicaps on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes but little show on first 3 hurdle runs for new stable.However,he made more impact starting out in handicaps when sixth of 9 atWincanton (19.8f,good) last month.Engaged 5.10 Hereford Tuesday. TFRHHIII BHA85
9 SEVENOFUS (IRE) (13) 006252 9 10-7
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Gortnagowna (IRE)
Elizabeth Gale (7) J
O Tim & Liz Heal Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
B Mrs Karen Hannon
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a long-standing maiden under Rules but arrives in decent heart over hurdles,running well in refitted cheekpieces/ tongue tie when second in handicap at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good) 13 days ago. Could be in the mix once more TFRHHHHI BHA75
10 KARAKOY (GB) (14) 6-043P3 5 10-7
Br B g Golden Horn - Souville Liam Harrison J
O Ms G. Gwilliam
B The Souville Partnership
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerontheFlatbutyettomatchthatformoverhurdles.However,hehasmadetheframeonlast3completedstartsinhandicaps, off 3 months prior to finishing third of 7 at this course (16.5f,good to firm) 2 weeks ago.Needs to prove himself at this trip. TFRHHHII BHA75
11 DEAL EM HIGH (GB) (141) P-0030P
Br Ch g Mountain High (IRE) - Dirty Deal
O Mr Ian Richard Goatson
B G. Phillips
Robert Dunne J
Debra Hamer, Carmarthen T
TIMEFORMVIEW In cheekpieces and tongue strap, returned to form when third at Bangor (16.7f, good) in September but has failed to build on that in 2 starts since, pulled up at Southwell on latest outing in December Now goes without the headgear/tongue strap after a break. TFRHHIII BHA71
12 PINK EYED PANCHO
(GB)
Br B g Ask - Poacher’s Paddy (IRE)
(33) 03-0PP3
Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend T
B Mr David Brace and Mr Neil Poacher
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in a point bumper but tailed off in bumper on Rules debut.With tongue strap added, completed for first time over hurdles when third of 5 in novice at Ffos Las (20f,good to soft) last month,though finished well held,so improvement required on handicap bow. TFRHHIII BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 10, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Stewards Note:
BOBBY’S FORTUNE: Following its run on 14/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made a mistake and jumped poorly. PINK EYED PANCHO: Following its run on 21/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Lara Kaleo (FR), 5-1 Bruce Gobbler (GB), 6-1 Sevenofus (IRE), 9-1 Jukebox Annie (IRE), 10-1 Karakoy (GB), 11-1 Bobby’s Fortune (IRE), 14-1 Stage Show (GB), 18-1 Pink Eyed Pancho (GB), 20-1 Lusso Milan (IRE), 25-1 Bradman (GB), 28-1 Deal Em High (GB), 40-1 Elusive Enemy (IRE)
Making his second start for his current yard, BRUCE GOBBLER fared better than previously over hurdles when fifth of 14 at this course last time and he could still have more to offer back up in trip. He is taken to open his account under Rules, though Lara Kaleo is one to note going handicapping on only her third outing, with Sevenofus completing the shortlist.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRUCE GOBBLER 2.LARA KALEO (FR) 3.SEVENOFUS (IRE) The Result
Fourth Race 7.00
The Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Description
This is a two mile and half a furlong handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Archdale Ambush (IRE) Lee Edwards J
O Mr Michael P. Tudor Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Arctic Tack Stud & M. O’Leary Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler who is yet to get off the mark but good second in 2mWorcester maiden and was in the process of running creditably again there next time when departing.However,he ran modestly when last seen at Plumpton (20.5f,good to soft) in September and is entitled to come on for this. TFRHHIII BHA103
2 RECORD ART (FR) (280) 30-6013
Br Ch g Recorder - Rock Art (IRE) Tom Broughton (5) J
O Mr Angus Lowe Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Miss Melanie Austin
TIMEFORMVIEW Returned to form when landing a 12-runner handicap hurdle at Worcester (2 1/2m, good to firm) last July. Followed that with a good third at Uttoxeter 16 days later and could have a part to play provided he is raring to go now back with Fergal O’Brien. TFRHHHII BHA93
3 KOTGAR (IRE) (77) 42P 4 11-3
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Kotama (FR) Adam Wedge J
O Mrs Helen Cole Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenontheFlatinFrance,makingtheframeall5startsatupto10.5f.Lefthurdlesdebuteffortbehindwhensecondof5inaLudlowjuvenile (2m,good to soft) in November but pulled up back from a break there in February and needs to get back on track now handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA100
4 ALBERT PARK (IRE) (30) 3-63600 5 11-3
Br B g Camelot - Wannabe Special Bryan Carver J
O Meadvale Syndicate Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Clarecastle Stud Ltd Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulex-IrishFlatmaidenfinishedacreditablethirdin16.5fMarketRasenhandicaphurdlelastJunebeforefindingstifftrackprobablyagainst him at Hexham later that month However,returned from a break last month with a couple of fair efforts and he’s probably worth taking on. TFRHHIII BHA92
5 TARITINO (IRE) (14) 60F531 CD 5
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Archange (FR)
Taylor Fisher J
O Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner on the Flat and did the job well when opening hurdles account at tenth attempt over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago. 4lb rise for that ready success could be on the lenient side and another bold show on the cards with similar conditions likely. TFRHHHHH BHA92
6 JO’S RAINBOW (IRE) (169) 034400 5 11-1
Br B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Rainbow Dancing
Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Notalotterry 2 Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Kilshannig Stud
The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEWFlat winner who performed well on a couple of occasions over hurdles last summer,including when fourth in a big-field Stratford handicap.Safely held
final 2 starts of last year but resumes on a reduced mark on the back of a wind op and it’d be no surprise were she to play a part in the finish. TFRHHHHI BHA90
7 FINE POINT (IRE) (22) 425461 D
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - French Friend (IRE)
4 11-1
Lorcan Murtagh J
O Molly and Paul Willis Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedhurdlesaccountina10-runnernovicehandicapatKempton(2m,good)earlierthismonth,drivenouttokeepthestrong-finishingrunner-up at bay.4lb rise fair enough and while more will be needed if this 4-y-o is to follow up,the weight-for-age allowance will certainly help. TFRHHHII BHA98
8 GALACTIC GLOW (IRE) (14) 030P42
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Shine Like A Star
8 10-2
Sean Houlihan J
O The Clueless Syndicate Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B D. Boocock
TIMEFORM VIEW Still to win in this sphere and while he posted one of his better efforts when chasing home Taritino over this C&D recently, it’s hard to envisage him reversing those placings. TFRHHIII BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: JOLYJUMP (FR) 5 11 2 Caoilin Quinn 18-1 (Gary Moore) 16 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note: R S AMBUSH: Following its run on 22/9/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Taritino (IRE), 4-1 Fine Point (IRE), 11-2 Record Art (FR), 7-1 Jo’s Rainbow (IRE), 11-1 R S Ambush (IRE), 12-1 Galactic Glow (IRE), 16-1 Albert Park (IRE), 22-1 Kotgar (IRE)
Having opened his hurdles account in good style over C&D two weeks ago, TARITINO looks the way to go with similar conditions forecast and having gone up a very fair 4lb for that. Jo’s Rainbow is of interest judged on her form from last summer and she will be a threat if able to get back on track following a break/wind surgery. Kempton winner Fine Point and Record Art are others to consider
Fifth Race 7.30
The Ron Hatton Memorial Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10500
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4241, 2nd £2120, 3rd £1061, 4th £530, 5th £265. (Penalty Value £5545.05)
Race Description
This two mile and three furlongs handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 110. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
Br B g Martaline - Clarte d’Or (FR)
Miss Olive Nicholls (7) J
O Moger & Woodhouse Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Elise Chayrigues & Henrietta Charlet Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair performer who was suited by the emphasis on speed when gaining a second career success in 9-runner C&D handicap (good) in December Matched that form from 4lb higher when third back here a month ago and he can make his presence felt again. TFR
2 VALADON (IRE) (47) 113-434
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Art Festival Bryan Carver J
O Bond, Thornton & Manhole Covers Ltd Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Tally-Ho Stud Grosvenor Sport, Manhole Covers Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner in juvenile hurdles in 2023/24 Didn’t take to chasing on reappearance and not in top form both starts over timber since, either. Hopes rest on application of cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA110
3 AMERICAN LAND (IRE) (127) 0-3P116 C BF
7 11-11
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Golan Annie (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B John Leahy Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form quickly reverted to hurdling when off the mark in 9-runner handicap here over 2m and followed up unpenalised at Wincanton. New mark kicked in and he was brushed aside in hat-trick bid. Back up in distance now. TFRHHHII BHA107
4 D’JO DELA BARRIERE (FR) (17) 450400
Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Morning Rose (GER)
6 11-10
Isabel Williams (3) J
O Baytree Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mrs Joselita Planchenault
TIMEFORMVIEW Hereford novice winner in November but hasn’t really made an impact in handicaps since, showing little back down in class at Ffos Las 17 days ago. Edged further 2lb down the weights. TFRHHHII BHA106
5 MAN OF THE SEA (IRE) (19) 25-1212 9 11-9
Br Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Hurricane Lily (IRE)
O Dajam Ltd
B Stephanie Hanly
Conor O’Farrell J
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
TIMEFORMVIEW Prolific on the Flat and over hurdles on Jersey during the summer and returned from 6 months off with a win in Britain on the level at Bath 19 days ago. Runner-up from this mark at Plumpton in the autumn and he can remain competitive. TFRHHHII BHA105
6 JUBILEE GOLD (IRE) (17) 233-UP2
Br B g Libertarian - Simplyonelady (IRE) Lee Edwards J
O Mr Michael P. Tudor Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Daigh Rooney Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedhurdlewinnerwhoplaced3timesinhandicapslastspring.DisappointingonreturnatExeter(21.6f)inFebruary,carryinghisheadawkwardly under pressure prior to being pulled up but down in trip and much more like it when second at Plumpton 17 days ago.Up in trip and major player TFRHHHHI BHA98
7 EL GAVILAN (FR) (44) 405232
4 10-13
Br B g Guignol (GER) - La Jalousie (FR) Adam Wedge J
O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Mr Emmanuel Dibatista, Mme Claire Dibati Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form over hurdles in France last year Yet to replicate that level in Britain for current yard,for all he’s finished second a couple of times in juvenile company. Gets age allowance now handicapping so he’s an interesting contender TFRHHHHH BHA105
8 BLACKHILLSOFDAKOTA (IRE) (112) P53-P05 10 10-5
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Aymara Taylor Fisher J
O The Profile Partnership 2
B Lynch Bages
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser but lightly raced and hasn’t shown the same level of ability in Britain, offering precious little in 3 starts since returning from 16 months off in November. TFRHHIII BHA87
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: CENTARA (IRE) 6 11 11 Harry Cobden 9-4 (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.
Stewards Note:
VALADON: Following its run on 7/3/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.
D’JO DELA BARRIERE: Following its run on 6/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in the straight.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Him Malaya (FR), 5-1 Jubilee Gold (IRE), El Gavilan (FR), 11-2 American Land (IRE), 7-1 Man of The Sea (IRE), 10-1 Valadon (IRE), 12-1 D’Jo Dela Barriere (FR), 28-1 Blackhillsofdakota (IRE)
EL GAVILAN is well weighted on his French form and in receipt of a handy age allowance now handicapping, he could be the answer Jubilee Gold has to be of interest on his Plumpton run with this trip promising to suit. Him Malaya also needs considering.
The Result
Abbreviations
BF –Beaten Favourite.B –Brought Down. C–Course Winner D–Distance Winner.F –Fell. P–Pulled Up R–Refused. S–Slipped Up.U –Unseated.
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £82,694 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025.
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Sixth Race 8.00
The RoyalAscot Lunch Saturday 21st June Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4999 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2086, 2nd £1043, 3rd £521, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) colours no horse
Race Description
As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time; only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the flat or in hurdle races or steeplechases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four, five and six and will be run over two miles and half a furlong.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 THE FLAMING GALAH (GB) (129) 60
Br Ch g Linda’s Lad - Onwegoagain (IRE) Sean Houlihan J
O Mr Ryan G. Chapman Ryan Chapman, St Mawgan T
B Ryan Chapman
TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to beat a rival in 2 point bumpers (latest Dec 2024).Wears hood.
2 COLOUR CLASH (IRE) (-)
Br B m Order of St George (IRE) - Only Orvieto (IRE)
O Mr P. Ponting
B Mr Alan Mackey
TIMEFORMVIEW €1,000 3-y-o, Order of St George mare. Dam debut bumper winner (stayed 23f). TFRHHHII BHA-
3 ROBIN BLUE BREAST (IRE) (34) 5 5 10-10
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Robinesse (IRE) Bryan Carver J
O Mr Mark Timothy Davies Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge T
B Mr H. Fowler
TIMEFORM VIEW €3,000 Blue Bresil mare. Dam bumper winner who is a half-sister to a couple of useful sorts. 80/1, well held in Chepstow bumper on debut last month. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 TOP TIER GOSSIP (GB) (152) 26 5 10-10
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Well Connected
Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Swanbridge Bloodstock & Alne Park Stud Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEWGetaway half-sister to yard’s useful hurdler/very smart chaser Midnight River Showed some ability but failed to match the turn of foot of the more speedily-bred winnerwhen secondin Stratfordbumper ondebutinOctober Notsogood instrongerraceatAscotfollowingmonth.Thisis easier TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 BOB BISHOP (GB) (29) 3 4 10-9
Br B g Milan - Jean Bishop Brendan Powell J
O John and Heather Snook Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Rowland Crellin Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Did best of the newcomers when chasing home a promising winner over C&D 4 weeks ago, lacking the pace to challenge but sticking at it. Entitled to improve and hard to oppose in this company TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn first time by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Bob Bishop (GB), 9-4 Top Tier Gossip (GB), 20-1 Colour Clash (IRE), 66-1 Robin Blue Breast (IRE), 100-1 The Flaming Galah (GB)
BOB BISHOP made a promising start here 4 weeks ago and should be hard to beat in a weaker contest. The returning Top Tier Gossip is the clear danger
PLAY SMARTER
First Race 5.25 - THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS MUSGROVE HOSPITAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 10 entries at £45. - Closed April 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)
SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.00 - THE MARTIN ELDRED COMPLETES ALL GB RACECOURSES MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £45. - Closed April 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.30 - THE CHARLES CLARK MEMORIAL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Charles Clark Memorial Trophy will be presented to the winning owner and is to be retained until 1st April 2024. A cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 22 entries at £45. - Closed April 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.00 - THE DAVE CRIDDLE TRAVEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 17 entries at £45. - Closed April 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.30 - THE RON HATTON MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5545 to the winning horse The second to receive £2551, the third £1275, the fourth £638 and the fifth £318. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £52 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £42 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 17 entries at £52. - Closed April 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £4241; Second £2120; Third £1061; Fourth £530; Fifth £265. (Penalty Value £5545.05)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.00 - THE ROYAL ASCOT LUNCH SATURDAY 21ST JUNE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 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 four, five and six 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, April 17th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 11 entries at £24. - Closed April 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)
SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.
