RACECARD EXPLAINED
1 JONBON (FR) (70)
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) 7 11-7
J Aidan Coleman
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr John P. McManus
B Mr Lofti Kohli
TFRHHHHH BHA159 FORM 1121-11 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Only defeat under Rules came when bumping into stablemate Constitution Hill in last season’s Supreme at Cheltenham. Beat Monmiral over C&D and followed up in impressive style in Grade 1 Henry VIII at Sandown.
S 8Apr Ain 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/9 ElFabiolo(IRE) nk 15Mar Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/9 Constitution Hill 22l 22Jan Hay 15f Hdl Soft 1/7 RichmondLake(IRE) 3l
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
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6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
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14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
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MAIDEN
RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (PenaltyValue £5446)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (70 wins from 345 runners, 20%) runs LOUIS VERON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 23 runners, 48%) runs LOUIS VERON LONGESTTRAVELLERS: GARDE MY GUINNESS trained by Mr J Snowden & CHAMBERS trained by F Bramley, both Lambourn, 67 miles.
1 COLIBRI BLEU (FR) (31)
BgKapgarde(FR)-LudoSol(FR) 5 11-4
J JackAndrews
T Tom Ellis, Rugby
O MrTim Thirlby
B S.A.S. Ecurie Madame Patrick Papot
2 CONNEMARAJOE (IRE) (45)
BgZambeziSun-BroomfieldGale(IRE) 5 11-4
J Ned Fox (3)
T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
O Jordan, Anstey and Morgan
B John Leahy
3 DUNSTALLSTAR (GB) (25)
BgTelescope(IRE)-Toungara(FR)
J Jonathan Burke
T Tom George, Slad
O Mr Simon W. Clarke
B Simon W. Clarke
S Tom George Racing
4
LOUISVERON (FR) (23)
BgKaraktar(IRE)-Uneeklida(FR)
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Bryan Drew
5 11-4
B M. Contignon & Mme N. Contignon
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
5 LYRIC (IRE) (75)
BgTooDarnHot-Gala 5 11-4
J Jonjo O’NeillJr.
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mrs Fitri Hay
B Denford Stud Ltd
S JMH Group
6 CHAMBERS (IRE) (11)
BgInnsofCourt(IRE)-Estemaala(IRE) 4 10-13
J Richie McLernon
T Faye Bramley, Lambourn
O Beck Racing Limited
B Alice Reynolds & Nick Bradley
7 GARDE MYGUINNESS (IRE) (15)
GrmKapgarde(FR)-Ashkiyra(FR) 6 10-11
J JoeAnderson (3) E Tongue Strap
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O Value Racing - Garde My Guinness
B Richard Busher
S Fitzdares
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1P/FPP-P
TIMEFORM VIEW £14,000 3-y-o, third foal: half-brother to French chaser CavaliereBleue(23fwinner).Dam,placedoverhurdles/fencesinFrance,sister to chase winnerup to 19fin ItalySaxo Sol.Winning pointer(beat sole rival) inearly-2025,failedtocompletein5startssince,mostrecentlylastmonth.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHIII BHAFORM4/6066P-
TIMEFORM VIEW €1,200 3-y-o, first foal: dam modest hurdler (2m-23/4mwinner).MaidenIrishpointer,pulleduplasttime(Apr19).
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHHI BHA-
FORM61-F
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding from a family the yard knows wellandconfirmeddebutpromisewhengettinguplateinslowly-run Exeterbumper(17f) inApril. Hurdles debut didn’t goto plan, fartoo freeandontheretreatwhenfallingoverC&D3weeksago 9May War 16f Hdl good F/8 SkyGrove (IRE)17Apr Exe 16f NHF good 1/5 ShowYourHand nk 15Jan Wcn 15f NHF heavy 6/10 TrojanTale (IRE) 12l
TFRHHHHH BHA116
FORM2-2 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW £72,000 3-y-o. Half-brotherto French chasers Extra Lida and Happyboum Lida. Dam unraced half-sister to useful French hurdler/chaser Rhialco.ShapedwellwhensecondondebutinOctoberandwhilehefailedtoland theoddsatSouthwell3weeksago,itwasastepupinformterms.Onetobeat.
11May Swl 15f Hdl good 2/7 King’s Scholar(IRE)
31/4l Oct25 Chp 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/15 FrontierPrince nk
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM0-
TIMEFORMVIEW Pretty useful on the Flat forthe Gosdens in 2024 Well beaten in Goodwood handicap for this yard a year ago and looked badlyin need ofthe experience starting out inthis sphere at MusselburghinMarch.
20Mar Mus 17f Hdl gd-sf 8/10 Alsakib 22l May25 Gwd 9f Hcp good 10/11 SirLowry’s Pass 21l Oct24 Don 10f Hcp soft 7/17 Laafi (FR) 23/4l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM66
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenontheFlatbutnowherenearthatlevel bothhurdlesstartsinrecentweeks.
23May Bgr 16f Hdl good 6/8 Ladies Day(IRE) 57l 6May Fon 17f Hdl good 6/14 La Cadalora 25l Nov25 Wol 13f Hcp stand 7/12 DanceTime
TIMEFORM VIEW Kapgarde mare who made the frame in a trio ofbumpers(modestform)butnoimpactbothstartsoverobstacles 9monthsapart.
19May Hun 15f Hdl gd-fm 5/8 Edelak (IRE)
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025:JEFETRIUNFO (FR) 6 11 4 Freddie Gordon 20-1 (Chris Gordon) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 4-9 Louis Veron (FR), 9-1 Dunstall Star (GB), Lyric (IRE), 18-1 Garde My Guinness (IRE), 22-1 Colibri Bleu (FR), 25-1 Chambers (IRE), 66-1 Connemara Joe (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
It’s very hard to get away from LOUIS VERON on the back of a pair of promising runner-up efforts with credible rivals thin on the ground. Lyric is awarded the tentative vote for forecast purposes.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LOUIS VERON (FR) 2.LYRIC (IRE) 3.DUNSTALL STAR
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227 (PenaltyValue £4752.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (70 wins from 345 runners, 20%) runs TYSON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 23 runners, 48%) runs TYSON
WEIGHTWATCHER: WALKINTHECOTSWOLDS won off a handicap mark of 97, her rating is now down 9lb to 88.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: WALKINTHECOTSWOLDS trained by H Dickin, Midford, 83 miles.
1 TYSON (GER) (9) (in 7lb ex)
BorBrgLordofEngland(GER)-Tinina(IRE)
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O The Blind Squirrels
B U. Rominger
S Tote
2 BALTRAY(IRE) (28)
BgMilan-ShapleyShadow(IRE)
J Liam Harrison
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
O Mrs Sarah Metcalfe
B Mrs Martina Doran
S Hatherden Horse Transport
3 SPITALFIELD (IRE) (30)
BgMahler-HollygroveBonnie(IRE) 8 11-8
J Jonjo O’NeillJr. E Cheek Pieces
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mrs Mairead Liston
B J. Conroy
S Wasdell Group
4 GROOM DE COTTE (FR) (62)
BgTigerGroom-TraviataValtat(FR) 10 11-5
J Richie McLernon E Tongue Strap
T Gary Brown, Swindon
O Mr N. Byrne
B Georges Richardot &Jean-Luc Buiron
5 TOUCHWOODEXPRESS (IRE) (193)
ChgMahler-RiversideLough(IRE) 7 11-3
J Kevin Brogan
T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Touchwoodexpress Syndicate
B Richard & Nicola Harding
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
6 BROADWAYHONEY(IRE) (25)
ChmZambeziSun-BroadwayTheatre(IRE) 6 11-0
J Tom Bellamy
T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O WillyTwiston-Davies
B John Leahy
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
7 WALKINTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) (11)
BmWalkInThePark(IRE)-BlueberryBramble(IRE) 7 10-11
J James Best
T Harriet Dickin, Midford
O The Cotswold Strollers
B J. F. Mernagh
S Racing Buddy
TFRHHHHH BHA101 (+10)
FORM0P51-01
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise of an eye-catching run when landing gambleatNewcastle(21/2m)inMarch.Littleimpactoff9lbhigherinabetterrace atFakenhamnexttimebuteasedinclassandresumedwinningwaysinultimately clear-cutfashionatHuntingdonlastweek.Carriespenaltyuppedmarkedlyintrip 25May Hun 20f HcpH gd-fm 1/5 CharlieMyBoy(IRE) 10l 4May Fkn 20f HcpH good 7/12 Rialannah (IRE) 16l 31Mar Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 UshuaiaDancer 3
TFRHHHII BHA105
FORM362P5-3
TIMEFORMVIEWHit-and-missperformerwhofoundonlyanimprover toostrongin23/4mStratfordhandicapinOctober Innothinglikethe same form next 2 starts 4 months apart but uppedtothis sort oftrip andmuchmorelikeitwhenthirdatNewtonAbbot4weeksago 6May Ntn 26f HcpH good 3/8 SupremeYeats (IRE) 7l 9Mar Plm 20f HcpH gd-sf 5/6 Valadon (IRE) 24l Nov25 Kmp 21f HcpH good P/10 Turndlightsdownlow (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA99
FORMF0600-3
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran up to his best when placed 3 times during the summer(twiceunderthereturningRichieMcLernon).Wentintohisshell afterbutfittedwithcheekpieces,hestoppedtheslidewhenthirdof8in handicaphurdleatthiscourse(25f)amonthago Needstobackthatup 4May War 25f HcpH good 3/8 Cinderello 93/4l
5Mar Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 8/9 HeatherHoney 53l
18Feb Lud 21f HcpH soft 8/8 Manigod (FR) 30l
TFRHHIII BHA96
FORM0121/40- D
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastseasonatthetopofhisgamehavingwon2ofhis final3starts,includingoverfencesatHuntingdon.Madeanencouragingreturn backhurdlingafter9monthsoffwhenfourthof8backthereinNovemberbut rannosortofraceatChepstowinApril,albeitminususualtonguetie.
2Apr Chp 23f HcpH gd-sf 8/9 Dessie Haze 91l
Nov25 Hun 25f HcpH
TFRHHHHI BHA94
FORM4FF/156- D
TIMEFORMVIEW Wheels came off over fences in 2024/25 but very well prepared to make a successful reappearance over hurdles in September(31/4m).Reportedtohavebledandnotinthesameform bothstartslaterthatautumn.Offsincebutclearlyverycapablefresh.
Nov25 Hun 25f HcpH gd-sf 6/8 Lelantos (IRE) 101/4l Oct25 Lud 23f HcpH good 5/6 Tankardstown Diva (IRE)57l Sep25 Ntn 26f HcpH good 1/5 TropicalSpeed(IRE) 3l
TFRHHHHI BHA91 FORM53355-5
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed a bit in maiden/novice hurdles and while she hasn’t fired in 3 handicaps, she did shape betterthan the result upped to 25f at Warwick 25 days ago Bred to stay well and unexposedoverthissortoftrip 9May War 25f HcpH good 5/6 Mexican Stan 27l 25Mar Her 19f HcpH good 5/6 Miss Carbo (FR) 27l
TFRHHIII BHA88
FORMF/PP0P-P
TIMEFORM VIEW Has been out of sorts since falling at Ffos Las lastwinter, pulled up aftera bad mistake atthethird overfences at Cartmel11daysago
23May Cml 21f HcpC good P/12 Imperial Rule (IRE)24Feb Lei 20f HcpC soft P/5 Palawan du Mazet (FR)20Jan Lei 20f HcpH heavy 7/11 Queen ofSteel 49l
8 LUNARUN (IRE) (30)
GrmJukeboxJury(IRE)-BohernaLady(IRE) 7 10-2
J MeganFox(7) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Harry Derham, Newbury
O Mr S. Moloney
B Mr S. Moloney
9 HITTHEKETTLE (IRE) (69)
BgOcovango-BallyquinQueen(IRE) 10 10-2
J Benjamin Macey(5)
T Michael Gates, Stratford-Upon-Avon
O Mr Michael Gates
B Jane, John & Kate Gleeson
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHII BHA76
FORMU5303-6 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWReportedtohavearespiratoryissueagainwhenthirdof9 at Plumpton on final start for Evan Williams last October Heavily backed startingoutforHarryDerhambutfailedtoseeitoutin21fhandicapherea monthago Tonguestrapreturnsbackupindistance.3lboutoftheweights.
4May War 21f HcpH good 6/12 Shesonnet (IRE) 12l Oct25 Plm 24f HcpH gd-sf 3/9 Princesse Milania (IRE) 26l Sep25 Plm 24f HcpH good 7/11 TheWiseTraveller(IRE)83/4l
TFRHIIII BHA69
FORMP/43PP4TIMEFORMVIEWWinningIrishpointerbutverylittletorecommend onhiseffortslastseason.19lboutoftheweights.
26Mar War 26f HcpH good 4/7 Kampari (FR) 12l 12Feb Lei 20f HcpC heavy P/6 VoleurdeTerres (IRE)Oct25 Wor 23f HcpC good P/9 Bebside Banter(IRE) -
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 8. Stewards Note:
BROADWAYHONEY: Following its run on 9/5/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake three out. WALKINTHECOTSWOLDS: Following its run on 23/5/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
ProbableS.P’s: 15-8Tyson (GER), 4-1 Luna Run (IRE), 15-2 Baltray(IRE), 8-1 Spitalfield (IRE), 11-1Touchwoodexpress (IRE), 12-1 Broadway Honey (IRE), 20-1 Groom de Cotte (FR), 40-1 Walkinthecotswolds (IRE), 100-1 Hitthekettle (IRE)
The way TYSON stuck to his task when doubling his tally at Huntingdon last week suggests he’s well worth a go at this sort of trip and if he does see it out, he may well defy a penalty Broadway Honey has a bigger performance in her, while stablemate Touchwoodexpress is sure to be well prepared for this reappearance.
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2026
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227 (PenaltyValue £4752.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton
(70 wins from 345 runners, 20%) runs DREAM’S KA
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 23 runners, 48%) runs DREAM’S KA
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MODERN STYLE trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 142 miles.
1 AMATCHMADEINHEAVEN (GB) (63)
ChgSchiaparelli(GER)-HeavenScent 5 12-0
J MissAmberJackson-Fennell (7)
T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Miss AmberJackson-Fennell
B AmberJackson-Fennell
2 KENTUCKYRIVER (IRE) (30)
BgCamelot-Patineuse(IRE) 4 11-3
J Robert Dunne
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O J R B Williams & Emdells Limited
B Narola LLC
S Betano
3 DREAM’S KA(FR) (18)
BgKaraktar(IRE)-Dulcid’UnRegard(FR) 4 11-2
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O MrJ. Fyffe
B Gregory El Baz, Mouloud Drif
S JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd
4 MIDNIGHTVIEW(GB) (24)
BgTelescope(IRE)-MidnightBelle
J Ned Fox (3)
T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
O Miss A. B. Hyde
B Mrs Patricia Ellen Holtorp
5 MODERN STYLE (GB) (18)
ChgFrankel-Poplin 4 10-12
J James Best
T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
O Mr N. Tucker
B D. J. and Mrs Deer
S Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
TFRHHHII BHA110
FORM11/014-
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on bumperdebut (whentrained byowner/rider) andalsomadeawinningstartinthisspherewhentaking16-runnernoviceover 2matExeterinMarch.Lesserdisplaywhenonlyfourthof5inasimilarcontestat Wincanton(21.4f)since,though,andopeningmarkdoesn’tlookoverlylenient.
1Apr Wcn 21f Hdl good 4/5 Sogna In Grande 23l 6Mar Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/16 Limierd’Arthel(FR) 1l May25 Ain 16f NHF good 11/17 RebelTribesman (IRE) 12l
TFRHHHII BHA105
FORM50001-0
TIMEFORMVIEWFlatwinnerwhojustifiedheavysupportonfirsttry beyond 2m over hurdles in 7-runner 21f handicap at Huntingdon in April. Slammed with a 15lb rise and it proved beyond him at Fakenhamamonthago
4May Fkn 20f HcpH good 9/12 Rialannah (IRE) 48l 4Apr Hun 20f HcpH good 1/7 USMarshall(IRE) 61/2l 9Mar Tnt 16f HcpH good 7/10 KnightTemplar 13l
TFRHHHHI BHA104
FORM5500-21
TIMEFORMVIEW Much more like it upped in trip last month when second of 8 at Fakenham before going one place better at Bangor (2 1/2m) 18 days ago Didn’t look the easiest of rides in the process andwhile12lbriseasksanewquestion,he’sinexperthands.
16May Bgr 19f HcpH good 1/11 AstaLaVista 21/4l 4May Fkn 20f HcpH good 2/8 Pottersmattyeeehaa 2l 5Apr Plm 17f HcpH good 7/9 Shalfa (IRE) 18l
TFRHHHHI BHA96
FORMP3401-3 CD BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when opening account overC&DinApril,benefitingfromthelongerdistance.Up6lbandjust afairthirdatLudlowsince.
10May Lud 21f HcpH good 3/8 Jafimgoso
23Apr War 19f HcpH good 1/9 OrangeDiamond(FR)
9Mar Tnt 16f HcpH good 9/10 KnightTemplar
TFRHHHHH BHA100
FORM3P011-2 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner at up to 19f in April and while he couldn’t complete the hat-trick at Uttoxeter back over 2m 18daysago,itwasbynomeansabackwardstepinsecond.Looksthe onetobeatreturnedtothistrip 16May Utt 15f HcpH good 2/8 Genbu
22Apr Tnt 19f HcpH good 1/10 LakeTiberias(IRE)
17Apr Exe 16f HcpH good 1/9 KatesChoice(IRE) 25l
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Modern Style (GB), 5-2 Dream’s Ka (FR), 11-2 Kentucky River (IRE), Midnight View (GB), 13-2 Amatchmadeinheaven (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
MODERN STYLE was really getting going late when runner-up at Uttoxeter 18 days ago and returned to 19f, he’s taken to quickly regain the winning thread. Dream’s Ka and Midnight View could be the chief threats.
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227 (PenaltyValue £4752.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton
(70 wins from 345 runners, 20%) runs THICKTHORN TOM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 23 runners, 48%) runs THICKTHORN TOM LONGESTTRAVELLER: KING OF THE STORY trained by P Gundry, Ottery St Mary, 148 miles.
1 NORTHERN SYMPHONIE (GB) (24)
BmGeordieland(FR)-NightSymphonie
6 12-0
J James Best E Blinkers
T Harriet Dickin, Midford
O Talking Horses
B R. J. & S. A. Carter
S ClayStreet PropertyConsultants, Kissing It Better
2 THICKTHORNTOM (IRE) (7) (in 7lb ex)
BgOcovango-Blume(IRE) 6 11-6
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Kate Fisher & Sally Hall
B Sydney Bennett
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
3 PESCATORIUS (IRE) (45)
ChgGetaway(GER)-Lisdaleen(IRE) 7 11-4
J Robert Dunne E Tongue Strap
T Rob Summers, Solihull
O MrAlistair Price
B Stephen Campion
4 CARPE DIEM (FR) (25)
BgWalzertakt(GER)-ChanceBleue(FR) 8 11-3
J Tom Hutsby(7) E Visor
T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold
O Mr P. Corbett
B Mr P. De Maleissye Melun & MrT. Amos
5 KING OFTHE STORY(IRE) (14)
BgYeats(IRE)-Episodique(IRE) 10 11-2
J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap
T Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary
O Hollingsworth, Drewett, Fox & Porter
B Cathal Ennis
6 KNIGHTSBRIDGE (FR) (69)
BlgTirwanako(FR)-FaitLaBelle(FR) 6 10-13
J JonjoO’NeillJr E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Salman
B Mr Etienne Raquin & Mr Herve Cozenot
S Wasdell Group
7 MISTERODDSOCKS (IRE) (20)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-FairyHill(IRE) 6 10-9
J CiaranGethings E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Ben Case, Banbury
O Jopla Racing
B Frank Motherway
S David Andrews Construction Limited
TFRHHHII BHA100
FORM12P60-3 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Rattled off a quick-fire hurdles hat-trick for Keiran Burke this time last year but underwhelming in a quartet of starts since joining presentyard, including post breathing operation onchasedebutwithcheekpiecesfitted.Blinkersnowon.
10May Lud 20f HcpC good 3/5 Regal Renaissance 16l
26Mar Chp 23f HcpH gd-sf 10/15 The Italian Fox (IRE) 35l 26Feb Wet 19f HcpH soft 6/6 Just Call Me Lucy 14l
TFRHHHHH BHA85 (+6)
FORM06P3-21
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact over hurdles but much more like it over fences, confirming earlier promise with a smooth success at NewtonAbbotaweekago Carriesapenaltybutonetokeeponthe rightsideofatthissortoflevel.
27May Ntn 20f HcpC good 1/5 GeorgesStreet(IRE) nk 14May Fon 19f HcpC good 2/7 LunarOcean (IRE) 23/4l 17Mar Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/11 Dyno Dave (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA90
FORM115535-
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever to win at Sedgefield and Market Rasen for Olly Murphy in the autumn. Not at that level in 4startsforthisyard,however
19Apr Str 27f HcpC good 5/7 YesAndYes (IRE) 30l 9Mar Str 22f HcpC soft 3/6 As Legends Have It 24l 23Jan War 25f HcpC gd-sf 5/8 House ofHabsburg 23l
TFRHHHHI BHA89
FORM41232-2 D
TIMEFORMVIEWRespondedwelltothefirst-timevisorwhenlandinga21/2m Huntingdon handicap chase in February Had one ofhis betterjumping days when51/2lengthssecondtoYesAndYesatStratfordinAprilandconfirmed he’singoodnickwithanotherrunner-upeffortoverC&D3weeksago
9May War 24f HcpC good 2/8 Redbridge Rambler(IRE)3/4l 19Apr Str 27f HcpC good 2/7 YesAndYes (IRE) 51/2l 9Mar Plm 19f HcpC good 3/4 Rap Soul (FR) 11l
TFRHHHII BHA88
FORMP1PP4-2 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Triple winner over 2 1/2m (including here) last season but an error never seems far away and he was typically lackinginfluencywhensecondof3atthisvenue2weeksago Yetto provehestays3m.
20May War 20f HcpC good 2/3 RangatiraJack 27l 24Apr Fon 19f HcpC good 4/12 Majestic Moment (IRE) 51/2l Nov25 Tnt 18f HcpC gd-fm P/8 ChiefO’Hara (IRE) -
TFRHHHHI BHA85
FORM033005-
TIMEFORM VIEW Fared much better than previously switched to handicap hurdles when twice placed at Hereford in the autumn. Displayed aptitude for chasing fifth of 9 in handicap at this course over21/2minMarchandnosurprisewerehetobuildonthat.
26Mar War 20f HcpC good 5/9 El Rojo Grande (IRE) 8l 1Jan Cat 25f HcpH good 9/13 East Eagle (IRE) 37l Dec25 Tnt 23f HcpH good 8/16 Alright Dai (IRE) 12l
TFRHHHII BHA81 (-1)
FORM3P631-3
TIMEFORM VIEW Not straightforward but on the back of a breathing operationhegotoffthemarkin7-runnerhandicapchaseatFontwellinApril, typically flashing his tail but suited bythe way race developed. Never really threatenedbackthere3weeksagoandnowtries3mforthefirsttime. 14May Fon 19f HcpC good 3/7 LunarOcean (IRE) 17l 8Apr Fon 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 GorcombeMoonshine hd 27Feb Don 19f HcpC good 3/5 Bravethewaves 33l
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2025: HARRYS HOPE (IRE) 7 12 0 BenJones 4-1 (Ben Pauling) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Visor worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 6, 7.
Stewards Note:
NORTHERN SYMPHONIE: Following its run on 10/5/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
CARPE DIEM: Following its run on 9/5/2026 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe. KING OFTHE STORY: Following its run on 20/5/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Thickthorn Tom (IRE), 3-1 Carpe Diem (FR), 8-1 Knightsbridge (FR), 9-1 Misteroddsocks (IRE), 11-1 Northern Symphonie (GB), 16-1 King of The Story (IRE), 22-1 Pescatorius (IRE)
THICKTHORN TOM wasn’t fully extended to get off the mark at Newton Abbot a week ago and from this very low base, further success beckons under a penalty Carpe Diem and Knightsbridge may offer most resistance.
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forfouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227 (PenaltyValue £4752.90)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (70 wins from 345 runners, 20%) runs BEORMA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 23 runners, 48%) runs BEORMA LONGESTTRAVELLER: BEST NIGHT trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 140 miles.
1 NORTHERNAIR (IRE) (24)
BmVendangeur(IRE)-Ellesmere(IRE)
7 12-0
J MrLucas Murphy(7) E Tongue Strap
T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
O Redknapp and Hill
B Michael and Fiona O’Connor
S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
2 BESTNIGHT(FR) (28)
BlmNightWish(GER)-BestDay(FR) 5 11-13
J Rian Corcoran (5) E Tongue Strap
T David Pipe, Wellington
O David Pipe Racing Club
B V & F Berouards, Haras Des Sablonnets &
S W & S Recycling
3 BLACKWATER LILLY(GB) (3)
BmCasamento(IRE)-Cuckoo’sCalling
J Jack Quinlan
T Neil King, Burderop
O Mr Neil King
B Straightline Bloodstock
4 SIORAI (IRE) (39)
BrfMasar(IRE)-SolasNaGreine(IRE)
6 11-13
E Cheek Pieces
4 11-7
J Paul O’Brien E Tongue Strap
T Harry Derham, Newbury
O Mundy Group Ltd
B J. S. Bolger
S OLBG
5 QUICK OFTHE NIGHT(GB) (228)
BmGentlewave(IRE)-MessagePersonnel(FR) 9 11-3
J Lee Edwards
T Dave Roberts, Kenley
O Mr D. T. Carder
B Goldford Stud
S ClearviewAccountants
6 BEORMA(IRE) (6)
ChmDoyen(IRE)-MourneseafoodLass(IRE) 7 10-9
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O MrJ. McIver
B Hugh Suffern
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
7 GRANNYB (IRE) (26)
BmAcclamation-Debuetantin 6 10-3
J Kevin Brogan
T Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
O Mr Michael Mullineaux
B Kildaragh Stud
TFRHHHHI BHA100
FORMP/44P2-4 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden hurdlewinnerforFergalO’Brien. Returnedto form backoverhurdlesforhernewyardwhensecondinhandicapatNewtonAbbot in April but again modest over fences when fourth of 5 at Ludlow (2 1/2m) 24daysago Notoutofthingsquicklyrevertedtothissphere.
10May Lud 20f HcpC good 4/5 Regal Renaissance 22l 4Apr Ntn 16f HcpH good 2/7 Reel Orange (IRE) 1l Dec25 War 20f HcpC gd-sf P/8 RogerRarebit -
TFRHHHII BHA99
FORM24126-5 D
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatHuntingdon(2m)inMarch butherformhasdippedoflate,awell-heldfifthof8inhandicaphurdle atNewtonAbbot28daysago Needstogetbackontrack.
6May Ntn 16f HcpH good 5/8 Belle Le Grand 23l 22Apr Tnt 19f HcpH good 6/9 Taritino (IRE) 19l 25Mar Her 16f HcpH good 2/7 Arnie Moon 15l
TFRHHIII BHA99
FORM1432-44
TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run and she failed to build on NewtonAbbot fourth forhernewyard when a tailed-offlast of4 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (2m) 3 days ago Usual cheekpieces replacevisorherewithsomethingtoprove
31May Fkn 16f HcpH good 4/4 Hello Sweety 63l 13May Ntn 18f HcpH good 4/7 Reel Orange (IRE) 61/2l
25Apr Lei 10f Hcp gd-fm 11/14 HappyChandler 14l
TFRHHHII BHA98
FORM5226-
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger Similarformoverhurdleswhentwicerunner-upforhernewyardbut she came in only sixth of8 on her handicap debut at Sandown (2m) lasttimewhenagaingoingfreely Handilyweightedifbackonsong.
25Apr San 15f HcpH good 6/8 Queen Maeve (IRE)
12Apr Wcn 15f Hdl good 2/7 La Cadalora
28Mar Str 16f Hdl good 2/11 Watamu
TFRHHIII BHA89
FORM104365- D
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatWorcesterlastJuly Provedhitandmiss after but she was reportedly struck into when last of 5 in handicap hurdleatStratford(2m)whenlastseeninOctober Cheekpiecesworn thereareleftoffhere.
Oct25 Str 16f HcpH good 5/5 Getmetothemoon 14l
Oct25 Her 19f HcpH good 6/10 MyVirtue 34l
Sep25 War 19f HcpH good 3/7 Mary (IRE) 9l
TFRHHHHH BHA81 (+10)
FORM500/P0-1 D
TIMEFORMVIEWTonguetiedforfirsttimeandmuchimprovedwhen easily landing 5-runner handicap chase at Worcester (2m) on debut overfences6daysago Canraceoffsamemarkbackhurdlinghereso sheholdsleadingclaims.EngagedSouthwell5.30Tuesday.
28May Wor 16f HcpC good 1/5 AuntieMaggie(IRE) 6l
28Mar Str 16f HcpH good 8/11 Lord ofThe Glance 30l 2Mar Swl 15f HcpH soft P/7 This Sway -
TFRHHIII BHA75
FORM05063-P
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenafter17runsandshewaspulled up in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (17f) 26 days ago Needs to bounceback.
8May Mkt 16f HcpH good P/9 Allibaba
6Apr Her 16f HcpH good 3/10 Lord Chamberlain
Oct25 Str 16f HcpH good 6/11 Zenato (IRE)
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Stewards Note:
BLACKWATER LILLY: Following its run on 31/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by riding tactics.
QUICK OFTHE NIGHT: Following its run on 18/10/2025 it was reported that the horse was struck into
GRANNY B: Following its run on 8/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was in season.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Beorma (IRE), 4-1 Siorai (IRE), 9-1 Northern Air (IRE), 10-1 Best Night (FR), 12-1 Quick of The Night (GB), 14-1 Blackwater Lilly (GB), 20-1 Granny B (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Most of these arrive with a question mark against them so this looks an excellent opportunity for BEORMA to add to her easy chasing victory at Worcester provided she is none the worse for her exertions at Southwell on Tuesday. Northern Air appeals as the one to chase her home now reverted to hurdling ahead of Siorai.
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(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9750
Owners Prize Money 1st £3938, 2nd £1969, 3rd £985, 4th £492, 5th £246. (PenaltyValue £5148.97)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25): A King (14 wins from 117 runners, 12%) runsTHEONLYWAYISWESSEX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (1 win from 11 runners, 9%) runs THEONLYWAYISWESSEX LONGESTTRAVELLER: ROYAL DEESIDE trained by P Morris, Prescot, 116 miles.
1 THERHYTHMOFTHENITE (FR) (119)
BgGoliathDuBerlais(FR)-LaGrandeZohra(FR) 5 12-0
J Tom Cannon E Tongue Strap
T Michael Gates, Stratford-Upon-Avon
O Mr Michael Gates
B Mr SydneyVidal
2 THEONLYWAYISWESSEX(FR) (30)
BorBrgMaxios-TerraFina 8 11-11
J Tom Bellamy
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Marsh, Kelly, Meacham, Davies & Mordaunt
B Bloodstock Agency Ltd
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
3
ZESTFULHOPE (FR) (101)
BgZanzibari(USA)-Chamdespoir(FR) 9 11-9
J James Bowen E Cheek Pieces
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O Ms G. E. Morgan
B MrJean-Pierre Cordonnier
4 ROYALDEESIDE (GB) (10)
BgChurchill(IRE)-Ebb 6 10-11
J Charlie Maggs (3)
T Patrick Morris, Prescot
O K Jardine R Griffiths
B Jake Warren Ltd & Baroda & Colbinstown
5 BAHTIYAR (FR) (8)
BgBathyrhon(GER)-BaladalaReconce(FR) 8 10-2
J MurrayDodd (7) E Cheek Pieces
T Max Young, Sneads Green
O Lady Susan Brooke
B MrJoel Denis
S Tote
TFRHHHII BHA110
FORM403-
TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging start with fourth in Punchestown maidenhurdleinNovemberbuthoodedwhenaremotethirdinanother maiden hurdlethere (23f) in Februaryon his final run forMartin Brassil. Sincechangedhandsfor£21,000andgoeschasingnowforhisnewyard 4Feb Pun 23f Hdl sf-hv 3 Fillyoureye (IRE) 43l Dec25 Leo 20f Hdl gd-yd 8 Lazare de Star(FR) 40l Nov25 Pun 19f Hdl sf-hv 4 Santo Sospir(FR) 15l
TFRHHHHH BHA107
FORM10/234-2 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in 2024 Lightly raced since but shaped encouragingly after 9 months off when a clear second of 8 in handicapchaseoverC&D30daysago Bigplayeroffanunchangedmark.
4May War 20f HcpC good 2/8
TFRHHHII BHA105
FORM150563- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a second chasing victory at Huntingdon in October Off since a well-held third of 5 in handicap chase at Hereford(19f)inFebruarysoneedstohitthegroundrunning.
22Feb Her 18f HcpC soft 3/5 Passing Kate 18l 12Jan Her 20f HcpC soft 6/11 Rodney(IRE) 51l Dec25 Wcn 20f HcpC soft 5/7 Noahsgreatrainbow (IRE)12l
TFRHHHHI BHA93 (+3)
FORMP333-32 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored twice at Hexham last summerand placed all 5 starts in this sphere since returning from a break in March, runner-upinhandicapchaseatKelso(23/4m)10daysago.Oughtto gowellagain.
24May Kel 21f HcpC good 2/5 Dunkerque (DEN) 1
2May Hex 20f HcpC good 3/13 Scairp Dubh 1
21Apr Pon 21f Hcp good 2/7 LadyPhoebe (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA80
FORM332-442
TIMEFORMVIEW Going through a relatively good spell overfences butremainsamaidenafter36runsand4lboutofthehandicaphere.
26May Plm 19f HcpC good 2/4 CherMonsieur(FR) 2
9May War 24f HcpC good 4/8 Redbridge Rambler(IRE)51/
5May Fls 21f HcpC good 4/7 Loki’s Mischief(FR) 6l
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2025: ISOCRATE (FR) 7 11 7 Richie McLernon 5-1 (Jonjo &AJ O’Neill) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5. Stewards Note:
BAHTIYAR: Following its run on 26/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Royal Deeside (GB), 5-2 Theonlywayiswessex (FR), 9-2 Zestful Hope (FR), 17-2 Bahtiyar (FR), 11-1 Therhythmofthenite (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
THEONLYWAYISWESSEX shaped well after a 9-month absence when runner-up over C&D last month and can go one better off an unchanged mark. The reliable Royal Deeside appeals as the one to chase home Alan King’s 8-y-o.
