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(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares
Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (68 wins from 331 runners, 21%) runs BELLE LE GRAND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (12 wins from 60 runners, 20%) runs BELLE LE GRAND LONGESTTRAVELLER: AQUIFOLIA trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 114 miles.
1 BELLE LE GRAND (GB) (79)
BmUniversal(IRE)-Saaboog 6 11-2
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate BLG
B Newstead Priory Stud
S Morson Group
2 LASTNOTE (FR) (14)
ChmGemix(FR)-Niangara(FR) 5 11-2
J Jack Quinlan
T Nick Littmoden, Newmarket
O Deavin Chesneaux Littmoden
B Mme Catherine Coiffier
3 RIGHTOFWAY(GB) (15)
BmClovisduBerlais(FR)-Mawaweel(IRE) 6 11-2
J KielanWoods E Hood
T Alex Hales, Edgecote
O Mrs J. Way
B Mrs J. Way
S Winwood Construction UK Ltd
4 SHARPGLANCE (GB) (51)
BmPassingGlance-CallMeAStar 5 11-2
J Brendan Powell
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Pitchall Stud Partnership
B D. and Mrs Holmes
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
5 ALVESTA(GB) (16)
BfStudyofMan(IRE)-Alinstante 4 10-10
J TabithaWorsley(3) E Hood
T Matt Crawley, Newmarket
O Mrs Angela Stokes
B Miss K. Rausing
S Tote
6 AQUIFOLIA(GB) (31)
BfBelardo(IRE)-Spangle 4 10-10
J ConorO’Farrell E Hood
T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
O MrJohn Heaney
B D. R. Botterill
S Tote
7 BURGEON (GB) (22)
BfMasar(IRE)-Badweia(USA) 4 10-10
J Nick Slatter(5)
T DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson,Stow-On-The-Wold
O Jack Philpott /Vic Partridge
B Whatton Manor Stud/Thurso/Cranford
S Pragnell
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM3/F413TIMEFORMVIEWUniversalmarewhofinishedplacedoncompletedstartin points and left Rules debut form behind when winning 8-runner Fairyhouse bumper (2m) in October for Yvonne Latta. Transferred to leading yard and matchedthatformwhenthirdatAscot Obviousclaimsnowhurdling.
15Feb Asc 15f NHF good 3/10 Jackie Hobbs
Oct24 Fai 16f Stk good
Aug24 Tmr 16f Stk
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM2TIMEFORMVIEWGemixmare.Half-sistertonumerouswinners,including modest hurdler/useful chaser Sir Note and French hurdle/chase winner Sir Khevi. Promising start to her career when runner-up in a Fakenham bumperafortnightago Hastobeofinterestnowhurdling.
21Apr Fkn 16f NHF good 2/9 Claim du Brizais (FR) 3
TFRHHIII BHAFORM4/005TIMEFORMVIEWOfferedplentytoworkonwhenfourthof16onher debut here in November 2023 but clearly had her share of issues to have missed all of 2024 and little in the way of promise on recent hurdlesbow.Hoodon.
20Apr Mkt 16f Hdl good 5/8 The Secret Pearl (IRE) 21l 27Mar Swl 15f NHF good 9/10 Rock Sensation (IRE) 31l 21Feb War 16f NHF soft 8/8 Betty’s Daisy 84l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM566TIMEFORMVIEW Regressive form in bumpers but she’s certainly in therighthandstobouncebackswitchedtoobstacles.
15Mar Utt 15f NHF gd-sf 6/12 Queenofthejukebox (IRE)21l 8Feb War 16f NHF soft 6/13 Strong Run 14l Dec24 Lud 15f NHF gd-sf 5/11 Jackie Hobbs 2
TFRHHHII BHAFORM2-
TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaidenhandicapperonFlat(stays11/2m). Finishedsecondof3onhurdlesdebutatHuntingdonafortnightago, albeitwasflatteredbyproximitytothewinnerhavingmademistakes.
21Mar Swl 12f Hcp stand 3/10 Lednikov
TFRHHIII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to fair hurdler Witch From Rome (23f winner, by Holy Roman Emperor) and modest 2m hurdle winner Mickydee(byTwilightSon).LittlepromiseinvariedeventsonFlat. 4Apr Bth 11f Hcp gd-fm 9/9 Jimmy Mark (IRE) 44l
HHIII BHAFORM5-
TIMEFORMVIEW Half-sister to fair hurdler Haasab (2m-19f winner, by Sakhee). Very green when well held sole start on Flat for David Menuisierandlimitedencouragementonhurdlesdebut.
8 HOPE RISING (IRE) (203)
BfPhoenixofSpain(IRE)-JellicleBall(IRE) 4 10-10
J Gavin Sheehan
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O One More Moment of Madness
B One More Moment Of Madness
S BetVictor TFRHHHII BHAFORM
9 MERELYADETAIL(GB) (47)
BfFalco(USA)-MereDetail(IRE)
J Jonathan Burke
T Toby Bulgin, Lambourn
O Mrs Nicola Bulgin
B Nicola Bulgin
10 PEPPER QUEEN (GB) (46)
BfPether’sMoon(IRE)-TheJaffnaQueen
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
O The Henry Daly Racing Club
B Yorton Farm Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Dam half-sister to unbeaten useful 2m hurdle winnerImprovisation.FairmaidenhandicapperonFlat(stays11/4m), well held final start in 2024 Has left Charles Hills but joined another goodyardaheadofhurdlesdebut.
Oct24 Kmp 8f Hcp st-sl 13/14 MoreThanAFeelin (IRE) 26l Aug24 Sal 8f Hcp gd-fm 6/11 Roscioli
Jul24 Wdr 10f Hcp gd-fm 6/11 Pledge ofHonour
HHHII BHAFORM1000TIMEFORM VIEW Belied a big price to make a successful debut at Doncaster in November In nothing like the same form in 3 bumpers sinceandnowswitchestoobstacles.
S Humphrey Butler Ltd TFRHIIII BHAFORM000TIMEFORMVIEWLookslimitedonearlyevidence.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
20Mar Chp 16f Hdl good 7/7 Jaminska (FR) 78l 4Feb Mkt 16f NHF gd-sf 9/9 La Zoubida (FR) 25l Dec24 Lud 15f NHF gd-sf 10/11 Jackie Hobbs 31l
2024: GETSKYHIGH (IRE) 9 11 2 Fergus Gillard 3-1 (Dan Skelton) 9 ran
Hood worn first time by No 3. Hood worn by No 5, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Stewards Note:
BURGEON: Following its run on 13/4/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
MERELYA DETAIL: Following its run on 19/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Belle Le Grand (GB), 6-1 Last Note (FR), 7-1 Alvesta (GB), 12-1 Sharp Glance (GB), 18-1 Hope Rising (IRE), 25-1 Rightofway (GB), Merely A Detail (GB), 33-1 Burgeon (GB), 40-1 Aquifolia (GB), 150-1 Pepper Queen (GB)
BELLE LE GRAND didn’t improve immediately on herwinning Irish bumper starting out for her new leading stable but it was still a sound effort at Ascot and she makes plenty of appeal now hurdling. Last Note finished behind a Skelton runner at Fakenham and may well do likewise again with her attentions switched to obstacles. Sharp Glance is also of some interest.
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(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (PenaltyValue £5281)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (68 wins from 331 runners, 21%) runs QUEENS WISH
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (12 wins from 60 runners, 20%) runs QUEENS WISH
LONGESTTRAVELLER: BALLYWILLIAM BOY trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 123 miles.
1 BALLYWILLIAM BOY(IRE) (19)
BgVitaVenturi(IRE)-SafetyRecue(IRE) 10 12-0
J Caoilin Quinn E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Gary &Josh Moore, Horsham
O Mrs M. Devine
B Michael Hourigan
S KM Elite Products Ltd
2 FINESTVIEW(GB) (145)
BmPassingGlance-CallMeALegend 8 11-9
J Brendan Powell
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Pitchall Stud Partnership
B Pitchall Stud
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
3 LAND OFMOON (FR) (47)
BgSpanishMoon(USA)-Landara(FR) 6 11-5
J James Bowen E Tongue Strap
T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
O MrA. W. K. Merriam
B S.A.R.L. European B/Stock M’ment et al
S 1Account Ltd
4 QUEENSWISH (IRE) (21)
BmShantou(USA)-TangoLady(IRE) 6 10-13
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O MrAlan Rogers
B The Stone Family Syndicate
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
5 OBSESSEDWITHYOU (FR) (214)
BmBathyrhon(GER)-Carmona(FR) 6 10-8
J Gavin Sheehan E Hood
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O AWR Consultancy Ltd &The Folly Partners
B John Kilpatrick & Richard Mark Venn
S BetVictor
TFRHHHHH BHA120
FORM223200TIMEFORMVIEWAddedanotherplacetorecordwhensecondinhandicaphurdle atListowelinSeptemberonfinalstartforMichaelHourigan.Shapedasifneeding runbothstartsforthisyard,showingpromiseatCheltenhamlasttime.Potentially onagoodmarkbackoverfencesandunexposedinthissphere,too.
16Apr Chl 16f HcpH good 10/16 KingWilliam Rufus (FR) 9l 21Mar Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 9/9 Manuelito 24l Sep24 Lis 20f HcpH soft 2 Champella (IRE) 1
TFRHHHII BHA115
FORM222235- D
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlerwhowasrunner-up4timesin handicaps last summer Below par both starts over fences since but stillearlydaysinthissphere.Off5months.
Dec24 Her 16f HcpC gd-sf 5/6 Beat Box (FR) 17l Nov24 Kmp 20f HcpC good 3/6 Ilovethenightlife 18l Sep24 Fon 19f HcpH gd-sf 2/5 Stream ofStars
TFRHHHII BHA111
FORM402103- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Aided by an uncontested lead when landing a SouthwellmaideninreadyfashioninDecember Struggledoffstiffmark next2starts,however,soneedstoimprovefortheswitchtofences.
19Mar Hay 18f HcpH good 3/5 Typhoon Flyer(IRE) 15l 1Mar Don 16f HcpH gd-sf 7/10 Cavern Club (IRE) 10l Dec24 Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/13 SeekHimThere(IRE) 6l
TFRHHHHI BHA105
FORM1/130TIMEFORMVIEW Bought for €140,000 afterwinning sole outing in Irish points and looked professionalwhen making awinning hurdles debutatNewcastleinJanuary Disappointednext2startsbutmust berespectednowgoingchasing.
14Apr War 19f HcpH good 7/9 Tarahumara 16l 19Feb Don 19f Hdl good 3/6 Calimystic (IRE) 16l 16Jan Nwc 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/11 ForsaBay(IRE) 8
TFRHHHII BHA100
FORM3/46422- D TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesssinceherjuveniledaysbutwentveryclose at Southwell in October Not seen since and not an obvious chasing typeonlooks.
Oct24 Swl 15f HcpH good 2/8 Ikigai Star(IRE) hd Aug24 Ntn 16f HcpH good 2/8 Sergeant (FR) 71/2l Jul24 Str 18f HcpH good 4/14 Malina Ocarina 3l
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: FISTON DE BECON (FR) 9 12 0 Sean Bowen 5-2 (Olly Murphy) 5 ran Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Ballywilliam Boy (IRE), 7-2 Queens Wish (IRE), 4-1 Obsessedwithyou (FR), 5-1 Finest View (GB), Land of Moon (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
BALLYWILLIAM BOY is potentially well treated back in this sphere so could be the answer on his third start for this yard Expensive point-recruit Queens Wish can get back on track switched to fences and is feared most.
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forfouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A King (22 wins from 127 runners, 17%) runs GRANNY HAWKINS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs GRANNY HAWKINS
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ELECTRIC ANNIE trained by R Potter, Sellack, 73 miles.
1 ROARING HOME (GB) (57)
BmJackHobbs-Koolala(IRE)
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
6 12-0
O Joanna Wellesley & Nicola Turner
B Marston Stud
S Humphrey Butler Ltd
2 MISS KASSIOPI (GB) (56)
BmRecharge(IRE)-Centplicity 6 11-13
J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces
T Danni O’Neill, North Fawley
O Fawley House Stud
B Fawley House Stud
S Fawley House Stud
3 LEAVE HERTO ME (GB) (40)
BmKayfTara-MarieDejaLa(FR) 7 11-11
J Nick Slatter(5)
T DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson,Stow-On-The-Wold
O Mr L. Gill
B Miss Amanda Lysaght
S Pragnell
4 FAERIE CUTLASS (GB) (20)
BmBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-FaerieReel(FR) 7 11-10
J Ciaran Gethings E Tongue Strap
T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
O Mrs E. A. Kellar
B Mrs E. Kellar
S The Taylor Kellar Partnership
5 BRIERYBEE (GB) (25)
BmDartmouth-BrieryQueen
5 11-8
J James Davies E Tongue Strap
T Noel Williams, Blewbury
O Helen Plumbly & Kathryn Leadbeater
B Simon and Helen Plumbly
S Noel Williams Racing Limited
6 GRANNYHAWKINS (GB) (21)
BmBlueBresil(FR)-ArcticActress
J Brendan Powell
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Mr G. Kennington
6 11-3
B MrAJ Davenhill & Mrs A L Davenhill
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
7 KISSININTHEBACKROW(GB) (43)
BmSixtiesIcon-FascinatinRhythm 6 10-13
J Luke Scott (5)
T DrRichard Newland &Jamie Insole, Droitwich
O The Drifters
B MrW. A. Harrison-Allan
S Coulthursts Ltd
TFRHHHII BHA101
FORM21P45P-
TIMEFORMVIEWPromiseinbumpersandwinningstartoverhurdlesonreturn at Exeter (16.7f maiden) in October However, hasn’t quite been right since, seemed amiss when folding quickly at Carlisle in March. Now steps up in trip followingwindsurgeryandremainstobeseenifshecangetbackontrack.
9Mar Car 17f HcpH gd-sf P/8 Lady Babs7Feb Kmp 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/7 Epinephrine (FR) 24l Dec24 Kel 20f Hdl soft 4/8 Sunset Hill (IRE) 29l
TFRHHHHI BHA100
FORM553252-
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice in ordinary maiden hurdles in the autumn but improvedonhandicapdebutatStratford(18.7f)lasttime,nearlymaking-allinfirst time cheekpieces, only beaten by an in-form one. Longer trip could well prompt furtherimprovement.Claimsifheadgearcontinuestohavepositiveeffect.
10Mar Str 18f HcpH gd-sf 2/13 Chicago Storm 3/4l 11Feb Lin 19f Hdl heavy 5/7 Presenting Doy(IRE) 46l Nov24 Her 19f Hdl good 2/6 KilbarryHill 19l
TFRHHHII BHA98
FORM3604F1-
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner recorded her second hurdles victory(first in a handicap)when staying onwellto bag an 8-runner event at Hereford (19.7f) 40 days ago That was a careerbest and it wouldbenosurprisetoseeherbuildonthatbackupintrip
26Mar Her 19f HcpH good 1/8 Jackeline nk 20Feb Hun 19f HcpH gd-sf F/12 Alexandra Larose (IRE)Nov24 Her 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/9 Don Rafael (IRE) 23l
TFRHHIII BHA97
FORMF3213P-
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly consistent in handicaps at the back end of last year but shaped as though amiss returning from 4 months off when stopping quickly at Southwell last month (has had breathing operations) Bittoprovenow.
15Apr Swl 24f HcpH good P/8 Aazza (IRE)Dec24 Don 24f HcpH gd-sf 3/10 Squiggles (IRE)
Nov24 Lud 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 Myfanwy’sMagic
TFRHHIII BHA95
FORM2/44000TIMEFORMVIEW Some promise in novices but ran no sort of race at Taunton on final qualifying run and again ran poorly 7 weeks on when disappointingonhandicapdebutatHereford.Willneedtobounceback.
10Apr Her 19f HcpH good 7/8 Mistral Blue 37l 18Feb Tnt 19f Hdl gd-sf 10/12 DuffryTrixs (IRE) 82l 20Jan War 19f Hdl gd-sf 7/10 IAmThe Moon 9l
TFRHHHHI BHA90
FORM00/F002TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedpromiseofherfinalqualifyingrunwhen runner-up on handicap debut at Warwick (19f) last month, typically travelled well. Lightly-raced and unexposed over this longer trip Plentytolikeaboutherchances. 14Apr War 19f HcpH good 2/10 HighwayOne O Five (IRE) 1/2l 28Jan Chp 16f Hdl heavy 7/13 Lagertha (FR) 27l Dec24 Hun 15f Hdl soft 7/10 Laurens Bay(FR) 21l
TFRHHHII BHA86
FORM643TIMEFORMVIEWFairstayinghandicapperontheFlatbutyettoreplicate that over hurdles, made mistakes when a well held third of 5 in an Exeter maresmaiden(16.7f)43daysago Couldhavemoretoofferoverthelonger triponhandicapdebutbutwillneedtoimproveherjumping. 23Mar Exe 16f
8 ELECTRICANNIE (IRE) (25)
BmFameAndGlory-DecentDime(IRE)
10 10-12
J ConorRing E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Ryan Potter, Sellack
O RS Racing (Syndicates)
B James Bryson
S RS Racing
9 JACKIE DIAMOND (GB) (30)
BmTerritories(IRE)-TheDukkerer(IRE)
J Ben Ffrench Davis (5)
5 10-6
T Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn
O Mrs T. Cass
B Martin Percival
S High View Racing Ltd, Tote
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHHH BHA85
FORM35/PUU/3- D
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair handicap hurdler for Robert Walford back in 2022andshowedsomeabilityremainswhenthirdina19.7fHereford handicaponstabledebut,shapingasthoughshe’dbenefitfromthis longertrip Mayprovewellhandicappedifshecanbuildonthat.
10Apr Her 19f HcpH good 3/8 Mistral Blue 6l May23 Fon 21f HcpH good P/12 SirRock (IRE)Apr23 Exe 19f HcpC gd-sf 5/9 Investment Manager 49l
TFRHHIII BHA79
FORM33-
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat and achieved little in a couple of hurdles starts. Markedly up in trip for handicap debut. Improvementneeded.
5Apr Chp 16f Hdl good 3/4 Timetoshine (FR) 24l 23Feb Her 16f Hdl soft 3/6 Crying Lightning (IRE) 38l May24 Bev 8f Hcp soft 9/12 Distinction (IRE) 101/4l
2024: CLARAROSE (IRE) 6 11 2 Fergus Gillard 9-2 (Dan Skelton) 13 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 8.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.
Stewards Note:
ROARING HOME: Following its run on 9/3/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly
FAERIE CUTLASS: Following its run on 15/4/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Miss Kassiopi (GB), 5-1 Leave Her To Me (GB), Kissininthebackrow (GB), 11-2 Granny Hawkins (GB), 9-1 Roaring Home (GB), Faerie Cutlass (GB), Electric Annie (IRE), 28-1 Jackie Diamond (GB), 40-1 Briery Bee (GB) PLAY SMARTER
A fair handicap hurdler at her best, ELECTRIC ANNIE showed enough ability remains when faced with an inadequatetest on stable debut last month. She’s entitledto come on forthat run and could prove well handicapped stepping back up in trip Miss Kassiopi posted her best effort to date when runner-up in first-time headgear and is feared, especially if she gets an easy lead. Strong-travelling Granny Hawkins is unexposed overthis longer distance and may well have more to offer
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (15 wins from 100 runners, 15%) runs HARRYS HOPE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (1 win from 14 runners, 7%) runs HARRYS HOPE
WEIGHTWATCHER: I’M A STARMAN won off a handicap mark of 103, his rating is now down 5lb to 98.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: BOSKILL BORDEN trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 209 miles.
1 HARRYS HOPE (IRE) (135)
ChmQuestForPeace(IRE)-HyKate(IRE) 7 12-0
J BenJones
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O The JP Girls
B Harry Curtis
S Fitzdares
2 I’MASTARMAN (GB) (27)
ChgSchiaparelli(GER)-Strathtay 12 11-12
J HarryCobden
T Mark Rimell, Witney
O Mr Mark Rimell
B Mrs M. R. T. Rimell
3 BOSKILLBORDEN (IRE) (25)
BgBattleofMarengo(IRE)-Aweebounce(IRE) 6 11-6
J Shane Fenelon (5) E Cheek Pieces
T David Rees, Haverfordwest
O Toni, Dai & Griffiths
B Pat McCarthy
4 GALWAYREEL(IRE) (152)
BgHighlandReel(IRE)-Moraine
6 11-5
J CharlieTodd E Cheek Pieces
T Ian Williams, Alvechurch
O Not One But Two
B Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd
S Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd
5 SPORTYJIM (IRE) (85)
ChgFlemensfirth(USA)-MaBelleAmie
8 11-4
J Beau Morgan (5) E Cheek Pieces
T Rob Summers, Solihull
O Mr Mike McCormick
B Mr K. D. Cotter
6 RUBIES OR GOLD (IRE) (36)
BgGetaway(GER)-CraggyView(IRE) 6 10-12
J AdamWedge E Tongue Strap
T Christian Williams, Bridgend
O Bedford & Noel
B John O’Dwyer
S Baker Noel Ltd, Dodson and Horrell
7 BRADMAN (GB) (13)
BgAustralia-Wazin
J James Best
T Kevin Bishop, Bridgwater
4 10-2
TFRHHHHI BHA100
FORM4/1112P-
TIMEFORMVIEW Irish pointwinnerimproved sent chasing last season,winning first 3 starts over fences prior to going close in bid for the four-timer Easy to overlookabelowpareffortonsoftgroundonfinalrunlastyear Nosurpriseifshe goeswellfromlowerhurdlesmarkonreturn(hasgonewellfresh).
Dec24 Her 25f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Lady Balko (FR)Nov24 Her 25f HcpC gd-sf 2/10 Face d’Music (IRE) nk Oct24 Str 22f HcpC gd-sf 1/16 JoeCotton(IRE) 11/2l
TFRHHHHI BHA98
FORM536401- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran C&D winner didn’t need to improve to capitalise on his falling handicap mark when winning a 6-runner handicapatCarlisle(25f)lastmonth,hangingongamely Up3lbbut racesinthesamegradeandshouldgiveanothergoodaccount.
8Apr Car 25f HcpH good 1/6 Passengerontheship(IRE) nk 21Mar Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 11/14 MahlerMoon (IRE) 18l 9Feb Chp 23f HcpH soft 4/12 Lightonthewing (IRE) 16l
TFRHHHII BHA92
FORM360004-
TIMEFORM VIEW Just the one win from 11 starts over hurdles in Ireland and while he showed a bit more on his most recent start for thisyard (with cheekpieces refitted), he didn’t shape like an obvious winnerinwaiting.Willneedtoimproveforthismarkedstepupintrip 10Apr Ntn 21f HcpH good 4/7 Iris des Issards (FR) 9l 29Mar Str 22f HcpH good 8/12 Tropical Speed (IRE) 25l
27Feb Lud 15f HcpH soft 8/9 GreatnessAwaits (IRE) 21l
TFRHHHHH BHA91
FORM506032-
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly lightly-raced and race his best race to date when travelling well to finish second in a 7-runner Ludlow handicap over3 miles in December(winnerwon again nexttime). Respected if readytorollafterabreak.
Dec24 Lud 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/7 Despereaux (FR) 33/4l
Oct24 Fkn 20f HcpH good 3/10 Hiero Sport (FR) 16l Oct24 Swl 24f HcpH good 9/11 No More No (IRE) 37l
TFRHHHII BHA90
FORMP43500-
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2022 and despite signs of encouragement when third at Warwick in November, he’s regressed in 3 subsequent starts and hasn’t looked like capitalising on his falling handicapmark.85-daybreakneedstosparkarevival.
9Feb Chp 23f HcpH soft 10/12 Lightonthewing (IRE) 71l
20Jan War 25f HcpH gd-sf 9/11 Ikarak (FR) 34l Dec24 War 26f HcpH soft 5/10 Land Genie 11l
TFRHHHHI BHA84
FORM606603-
TIMEFORMVIEW Can race lazilybut fared betterthan previouslyin handicapswhenthird atAscot (23.5f) 36 days ago, having beenwell backedafter4monthsoff Thislongertripcanonlyhelpandhemerits considerationdowningrade.
30Mar Asc 23f HcpH good 3/5 Native Moon (IRE) 51/4l Dec24 Wdr 20f HcpH gd-sf 12/13 Loverdose (FR) 55l Nov24 Asc 24f HcpH good 6/9 Jalisco Star(IRE) 20l
TFRHHHII BHA83
FORM66064-
O Monday Boys Partnership
Monda
B Gow Equine Ltd
S APlusAccountancy&Business
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner of 12f AW handicaps on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes. Unable to build on a respectable handicap debut whenwellheldatHerefordlastmonth.Nowstepsupconsiderablyin tripwithquestionstoanswerfrom2lboutofthehandicap 22Apr Her
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: NEWTONIAN 7 10 7 Stan Sheppard 10-1 (Matt Sheppard) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 I’m A Starman (GB), 10-3 Galway Reel (IRE), 5-1 Rubies Or Gold (IRE), 6-1 Harrys Hope (IRE), 10-1 Boskill Borden (IRE), 14-1 Sporty Jim (IRE), Bradman (GB)
GALWAY REEL chased home a subsequent winner when last seen and he’s the most likely winner if building on that career best effort following 5 months off Harrys Hope looks an interesting contender down in grade off her lower hurdles mark, while Rubies Or Gold should be helped by this longer trip and is one to keep an eye on in the market having been well-backed last time. The veteran I’m A Starman isn’t out of this and deserves an honourable mention.
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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10250
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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): CWilliams
(8 wins from 62 runners, 13%) runs CAP DU NORD & UP FOR APPEAL
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Williams
(1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs CAP DU NORD & UP FOR APPEAL
LONGESTTRAVELLER: TIME TO BITE trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 173 miles.
1 ANOTHER MILLION (IRE) (139)
BgMalinas(GER)-MayBeBey(FR) 8 12-0
J Marc Goldstein
T Lydia Richards, Chichester
O Miss V. Markowiak
B Miss Victoria Markowiak
S Tote
2
CAPDU NORD (FR) (18)
BrgVoixduNord(FR)-QualiteControlee(FR) 12 12-0
J AdamWedge
T Christian Williams, Bridgend
O The Can’t Say No Partnership
B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian S Dodson and Horrell
3 CATCHIM (IRE) (16)
ChgDoyen(IRE)-HighlyPresentable(IRE) 7 12-0
J Robert Dunne E Tongue Strap
T Charles &Adam Pogson, Farnsfield
O Pete Wordingham & Charles Pogson
B Kenneth Parkhill
4 PEPTALKING (GB) (20)
BgPether’sMoon(IRE)-DonAndGerry(IRE)
7 11-9
J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces
T BillyAprahamian, Towcester
O Pep Partnership
B Mr P. Barrett & MrJ. Meredith
S Fairfax & Favor Ltd
5 TIMETO BITE (IRE) (16)
BgScorpion(IRE)-TimeToAct 10 11-6
J Bryan Carver E Blinkers
T Chris Honour, Ashburton
O The Chris Honour Racing Club
B Barry Murphy
S Cotswold Stone Supplies
6 BEGINTHE LUCK (IRE) (16)
BgLeFou(IRE)-Bobsyourdad(IRE) 9 11-3
J MrRobbie David (7)
T Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
O Miss Daisy Hitchins
B Edward Burns
7 UPFORAPPEAL(IRE) (107)
BgMizzou(IRE)-Hosanna 7 11-0
J David Noonan
T Christian Williams, Bridgend
O Foxtrot Racing Up ForAppeal
B George Doyle
S Dodson and Horrell, Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TFRHHHII BHA107
FORM01/0/4FPTIMEFORM VIEW Fair 21f chase winner for Denis Leahy. Made a promisingstartforhisnewyardafter11monthsoffwhenfourthover C&D in October but let down by jumping twice after and been off 5monthssince.
Dec24 Wcn 20f HcpC gd-sf P/9 KingArise (IRE)Oct24 Chp 26f HcpC gd-sf F/14 KingTurgeon (FR)Oct24 War 20f HcpC good 4/8 The FlierBegley(IRE) 11/4l
TFRHHHII BHA107
FORM45PP40TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwicein2024andclearsignsofarevival with cheekpieces refitted in staying handicap here in March. Not so good at Ffos Las since but mark continues to slide. One to consider forin-formstable.
17Apr Fls 23f HcpC gd-sf 7/9 Peejaybee (FR) 25l 9Mar War 29f HcpC good 4/7 Northern Poet (IRE) 21l 23Feb Her 25f HcpC soft P/8 Champagnesuperover(IRE) -
TFRHHHHH BHA107
FORM23/14P2- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start under Rules in novice hurdle at Southwellayearagoandsawthingsoutmuchbetterthanonhischasingdebut backdowntothistripatHaydockafortnightago(wouldhavefinishedcloserto thewinnerwithasmootherrunthrough).Bigplayerwitharepeat.
19Apr Hay 19f HcpC good 2/7 Captain Ivan (IRE) 31/4l
27Mar Swl 24f HcpC good P/7 Ultra Beat (IRE)Nov24 Mkt 16f Hdl soft 4/6 Tripoli Flyer(IRE) 33l
TFRHHHHI BHA102
FORM11P311- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a good season for this trainer, his latest victoryat Southwell 3weeks ago his fourth at aroundthistrip since November Cangowellagaininhat-trickbid.
15Apr Swl 20f HcpC good 1/7 WeGotYourBack 1l 26Mar Her 20f HcpC good 1/7 Everyonesacritic(IRE) 4l 2Mar Hun 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/8 Groom de Cotte (FR) 21l
TFRHHHII BHA99
FORM6P0115TIMEFORMVIEW3-timewinnerlasttermonquickishgroundbefore finishing well beaten in the mud at Newton Abbot last time. Shouldbounceback.
19Apr Ntn 20f HcpC heavy 5/7 Pooroldmackley(IRE) 19l 25Mar Tnt 23f HcpC good 1/4 Gyenyame 23/4l 18Mar Exe 19f HcpC good 1/6 SeaInvasion(IRE) 8l
TFRHHHII BHA96
FORM343302- D
TIMEFORMVIEW Capitalised on a lower hurdles mark at Stratford (18.7f, heavy) in October Largely creditable efforts in defeat since, including when second (Time To Bite behind) in the mud at Newton Abbotafortnightago 19Apr Ntn 20f HcpC heavy 2/7
Tnt 16f
TFRHHIII BHA93
FORM34P5F0TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over fences at Newton Abbot (21f) in June. Let down by jumping final 2 starts when last seen and mightneedthis.1of2runnersforin-formyard 18Jan Tnt 23f HcpC gd-sf 11/14 Safe Destination
8 MAWLOOD (IRE) (21)
BgDawnApproach(IRE)-Kalaatah(USA) 9 10-2
J TabithaWorsley(3) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Georgie Howell, TenburyWells
O Ms G. Howell
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
S NDS Equine Nutrition, Drill Service (Horley) Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
TFRHIIII BHA64 FORMP/00006TIMEFORMVIEWOflittleaccountnowadays
14Apr War 16f HcpC good 6/7 Iskard’Airy (FR) 27l Jul24 Mkt 20f HcpH good 8/9 Bullion Boss (IRE) 20l Jul24 Str 18f HcpH gd-fm 11/11 Bob O Rhino (IRE) 86l
2024:TRAPISTA(FR) 7 11 4 Richie McLernon 4-1 (Jonjo &AJ O’Neill) 7 ran Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8. Stewards Note:
CATCHIM: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference. TIME TO BITE: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
BEGIN THE LUCK: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its right-hind shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Pep Talking (GB), 9-2 Catchim (IRE), 6-1 Begin The Luck (IRE), 7-1 Cap du Nord (FR), Time To Bite (IRE), 12-1 Another Million (IRE), 16-1 Up For Appeal (IRE), 150-1 Mawlood (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
CATCHIM is the potential improver here following his good effort at Haydock and he can thwart Pep Talking in his hat-trick bid. Veteran Cap du Nord lurks on a very tempting mark for his in-form stable and could revive
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CATCHIM (IRE) 2.PEPTALKING 3.CAP DU NORD (FR)
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