THURSDAY 17TH OCTOBER
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
1 BINOCULAR (FR) (54)
B g Enrique - Bleu Ciel Et Blanc (FR) 8 11-10
J A. P. McCoy
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr John. P. McManus
B Elie Lellouche
S Where Applicable
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
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = 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
TFRHHHHH BHA166 FORM 114-321 D
TIMEFORMVIEWTookChampionHurdlein2010,and back on track after a sticky start to season when beating Rock On Ruby in Christmas Hurdle last time.
26Dec11Kmp 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 RockOnRuby(IRE) nk 26Nov11Nwc 15.5f Hdl gd-sf 2/5 Overturn(IRE) 41/2l 6May11 Pun 16f Hdl good 3/6 Hurricane Fly(IRE) 9l
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
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OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
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7. Saddlecloth number
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9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
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1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found on page 27
General Manager & Safeguarding Lead
Blaithin Murphy
Chairman
David Wiggin
Racecourse Committee
Robbie Henderson, Geoff Derham, Camilla Wakeley, Adam Sheppard, Alice Fox-Pitt, Chris Braithwaite
Racecourse & Industry Relations Director
Nadia Powell
Racecourse Operation Manager
Gary Oakley
Clerk of the Course & Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Tom Ryall
Head Groundsman
James Martin
Racecourse Photographer
Francesca Altoft
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William Mitchell
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Lauren Thomas
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Robyn Butler
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Sophie Candy
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Robert Webb-Bowen
Stewards
Milly Bersey, Fergus Sweeney
Starters
Sophia Upton
Ciaran McKee
Judge
Guy Lewis
Clerk Of The Scales
Robert Cuthbert
Veterinary Officer
David Freeman
Veterinary Surgeons
Clive Hamblin (SRVS)
Alistair Lees (RVS)
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Dr Jason Louis (RMO)
Nurse
Jodie Jeffery
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Vince McKevitt
Commentator
Alex Fussey
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Vicki Moore
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Jade Foyle
KEAGAN KIRKBY RACEDAY
IN LOVING MEMORY OF KEAGAN KIKRBY
SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER
(CLASS4)(GBBRACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500
Owners Prize Money 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339 (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Scott
(20 wins from 130 runners, 15%) runs DIESEL LINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs AMERICAN LAND LONGESTTRAVELLER: JINGLE JANGLE JET trained by Mrs P Kirby, Richmond, 285 miles.
FIRST RACE
1 AMERICAN LAND (IRE) (181) 323/400- 6 11-4
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 TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedbothstartsinbumpersbuthasyettobettermodestformoverhurdlesandlookedawkwardwhen wellheldatFontwellonfinalruninApril.
2 CELTIC DINO (FR) (179) 131- CD
BHA98
5 11-4
Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR) Dylan Johnston (3) J
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T
B E.A.R.L. Haras du Mondant et al
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedfairlyusefulwhenwinning2ofhis3startsinbumperslastseasonandratesausefulprospectfor novicehurdling. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 DIESEL LINE (IRE) (205) 1/300-
6 11-4
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Ryans Robin (IRE) Bryan Carver J
O Langley’s Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mr Patrick Hugh Murphy Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWAttractedsupportandmadeawinningdebutingoodstylein9-runnerbumperatExeterinFebruary2023. However,hasbeenbelowthatlevelsofaroverhurdlesandhassomethingtoproveafter6monthsoff TFRHHIII BHA-
4 JINGLE JANGLE JET (GB) (24) 45-U 6 11-4
Br B g Bollin Eric - Follow The Dream David Noonan J
O Joelor Racing Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B North Bradon Stud Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWShowed modest form in a couple ofbumpers and was held in fifth when unseating his rider 2 out at Sedgefieldonhurdlesdebutjustover3weeksago TFRHHIII BHA-
5 MA SHANTOU (IRE) (187) 310- 5 11-4
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ma Pretention (FR)
O Mighty Acorn Stables
Tom Bellamy J
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Michael & Leonard Cave Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWExcellentstartwhenthirdinaFairyhousebumperinDecemberand,havingmovedtocurrentyardfor£120,000,openedhisaccountimpressively atHuntingdonnexttime.ShapedasifamisswhentailedoffinGrade2atAintreeonfinaloutingandofinterestnowswitchedtohurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6
REGGINO (FR)
(1837) 7 11-4
Br B g Farhh - Musikhani
Micheal Nolan J
O Tim & Liz Heal Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
B Ace Bloodstock Ltd & Mr Philip Kirby
TIMEFORMVIEWRacedfreelywhenunplacedinatrioofmaidensforJeddO’Keeffein2019.Canonlybewatchedmaking hurdlingbowaftersuchalongabsence.
7 UGO BINGO (FR) (47) P-6
Br B g Walzertakt (GER) - Krasota (FR)
O A K Hosie J P Romans W van der Horst
B Pierre Lamy & Horse & Feed
TFRHIIII BHA-
5 11-4
Tom Cannon J
Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when winning sole Flat start in France but looks to be being brought along gradually in thissphere.
8 VAGUELY ROYAL (IRE) (118) 4 11-3
Br Br g Galileo (IRE) - Danilovna (IRE)
O Syd Hosie & David Keith Tye
B Bjorn Nielsen
TFRHHIII BHA-
Harry Cobden J
Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful stayer on the Flat forJohn &Thady Gosden. Changed hands for 65,000 gns in July and is an interestinghurdlingdebutant.
TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: CLASSIC KING (IRE) 5 11 4 Tom Bellamy 6-4 (Emma Lavelle) 8 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No 6.
Stewards Note:
MA SHANTOU: Following its run on 13/4/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Celtic Dino (FR), 11-4 Vaguely Royal (IRE), 7-2 Ma Shantou (IRE), 20-1 American Land (IRE), 25-1 Diesel Line (IRE), 33-1 Ugo Bingo (FR), 40-1 Jingle Jangle Jet (GB), 150-1 Reggino (FR)
CELTIC DINO impressed in bumpers and has both the size and scope to make his mark over jumps, so he’s taken to get off to the perfect start in this sphere. Vaguely Royal is an interesting hurdles recruit having shown a good level of form on the Flat for John & Thady Gosden, with Ma Shantou also of interest.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CELTIC DINO (FR) 2.VAGUELY ROYAL (IRE) 3.MA SHANTOU (IRE)
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for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6250
Owners Prize Money 1st £2524, 2nd £1262, 3rd £631, 4th £316, 5th £157 (PenaltyValue £3300.62)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (74 wins from 269 runners, 28%) runs KICK UPA STORM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (7 wins from 22 runners, 32%) runs JOKER DE THAIX & THE BOLD THADY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CAHER ROES DEN trained by B Brookhouse, Newmarket, 174 miles.
1 KICK UPA STORM (IRE) (88) 3601-5U BF 6 12-0
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Erins Stage (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Mrs Helen Moger Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Kenilworth House Stud Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWInfirst-timecheekpieces,successfulonhandicapdebutatExeter(23.1f,good)inApril,beforepossiblyfindingtheracecoming toosoononhisnextouting.UnseatedatthethirdatStratfordonhislatestruninJuly,sohecouldstillhavemoretooffer TFRHHHII BHA105
2 CAHER ROES DEN (IRE) (239) 41/533- 6 12-0
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Douglas Park (IRE) Jack Quinlan J
O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Gerard Leahy Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhohasshownsomepromiseinhisfirst3startsoverhurdles,thirdinmaidenatLudlow(23.8f,heavy) whenlastseeninFebruary Off7monthsbutheappealsasthetypetobetternowsenthandicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA105
3 MICRONORMOUS (IRE) (20) 356/3-35 6 11-12
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Foxy Lauren (IRE)
Jack Tudor J
O Micro Managers David Pipe, Wellington T
B Mr Thomas Hore W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhoprovedsheretainsherabilityafter16monthsoffwhenthirdinmaidenatWorcester(23f,good)inSeptember. Wellheldatthesamecoursenexttime(20f,soft),butshe’snotwrittenoffasshemakesonlyhersecondhandicapstart. TFRHHHII BHA103
4 THE BOLD THADY
(IRE) (36) 4-1P361
Br B g Milan - Princesse Rooney (FR)
7 11-11
Dylan Johnston (3) J
O The Boot Inn Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Michael O’Neill 2 D Services Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFinallyoffthemarkatFontwell(25.8f)inMayand,afteracoupleoflesserefforts,bouncedbacktoformwhennarrowly doublinghistallyatWorcester(23f,good)lastmonth.Capableofgettinginvolvedifhe’sonagoingday. TFRHHHII BHA102
5 CHERRY COLA
(GB) (25) 62/00-5F
Br Ch m Sixties Icon - Rose Cheval (USA)
8 11-6
Marc Goldstein J
O The Affordable Partnership Sheena West, Lewes T
B Norman Court Stud Southdowns Unleashed S TIMEFORMVIEWFairstayinghandicapperontheFlatwhofellatthelastbackoverhurdlesinmaidenatPlumpton(20.5f,goodtosoft) 25daysago,pluggingoninthirdbutheldatthetime.Meritsconsiderationuppedintripbackinahandicap TFRHHHHI BHA97
6 MUSIQUE DE FEE (IRE) (158)
64041-4
5 11-4
Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Fairy Tale (FR) Lorcan Williams J
O Ms M. L. Peterson Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Revival Solutions Group Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWTookastepforwardwhenmakingawinninghandicapdebutatLudlow(21.2f,good)inApril,beforeshapingasifneedinga stiffertestunderfirmerconditionswhenfourthatthesameC&Dthefollowingmonth.Majorplayerasshegoesupintrip TFRHHHHH BHA95
7 HUGUENEAU (FR) (23) 2-P146P
Br B g Lucayan (FR) - Cour d’Eau Ludique (FR)
7 10-11
Mr Ben Sutton (5) J
O Mrs Sara Sutton and N Sutton Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B EARLDuMoulin&M.Clave&O.Ournac TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatHuntingdon(19.6f)inMay(awardedtheracehavingsufferedinterference)andcontinuedingoodheartuppedto 23fonnext2starts.However,pulledupfollowingmistakeatthethirdatFontwelllasttime,sobouncebacknowcalledfor. TFRHHHII BHA88
8 NO MORE NO (IRE) (14) 5P-1021 5 10-9
Br Gr g Alkaadhem - Dranamol (IRE) Richard Patrick J
O Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant T
B Pat & Tom Sinnott Prolinx Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWAfter4monthsoffandinfirst-timevisor,leftpreviousformbehindsenthandicappingwhensuccessfulatStratfordinMay.Well positionedwhenresumingwinningwaysatSouthwell(24.3f,goodtofirm)2weeksago,buthecangiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA86
9 JOKER
DE THAIX (FR) (23) 0/P40P-5 5 10-6
Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Quete de Thaix (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Mr Michel Bourgneuf Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeinaUttoxetermaiden(19.9f)butthatremainsastandouteffort,pulleduponhandicap debutatTauntoninMarch.JumpednonetoofluentlyatFontwellonhisreturn,sohehasworktodo TFRHHIII BHA83
10 DEMELZA CARNE
(GB) (88) 6P-P0P0 6 10-2
Br Ch m Linda’s Lad - Russie With Love James Davies J
O Howzat Partnership Chris Down, Cullompton T
B Howzat Partnership Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainswithlittleforminbumpers/overhurdles,faringnobetterinfirst-timehoodwhenwellbeateninhandicap atNewtonAbbot(16.8f,goodtosoft)88daysago Lookstobeupagainstitoverthismarkedlylongerdistance. TFRHIIII BHA73
11
JOYFUL KIT (IRE) (48) 3-4P065
8 10-2
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Kitara (GER) Ben Godfrey J
O Harriet Brown Racing Club Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton T
B Cyrus Buttimer
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenafter34startsoverallandsheneverreallythreatenedwhenfifthof12inhandicaphurdle atFontwell(21.8f,goodtofirm)onherlatestoutinginAugust.Facesatoughaskfromoutoftheweights. TFRHHIII BHA71
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2023: BEN LILLY (IRE) 6 12 0 Gearoid Harney 7-2 (David Pipe) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 9. Hood worn by No 9, 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 4, 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 5. Stewards Note:
HUGUENEAU: Following its run on 24/9/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake at the 3rd.
DEMELZA CARNE: Following its run on 21/7/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Kick Up A Storm (IRE), 11-2 The Bold Thady (IRE), 6-1 Cherry Cola (GB), 7-1 No More No (IRE), 8-1 Musique de Fee (IRE), 9-1 Caher Roes Den (IRE), 14-1 Micronormous (IRE), Hugueneau (FR), 22-1 Joker de Thaix (FR), 40-1 Joyful Kit (IRE), 66-1 Demelza Carne (GB)
MUSIQUE DE FEE has shown improved form sent handicapping on her last 2 starts, getting offthe mark at Ludlow in April before shaping as if a step up in trip would suit last time, so she is taken to resume winning ways having a first try at 3m. Cherry Cola could also benefit from this longer distance and is feared most, ahead of Caher Roes Den.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)Weights lowered 4lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (74 wins from 269 runners, 28%) runs STRATAGEM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs FANTASTIKAS
WEIGHTWATCHER: LORD ACCORD won off a handicap mark of 131, his rating is now down 8lb to 123.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: HOLD YOUR FORT trained by D Hamer, Carmarthen, 117 miles.
THIRD RACE
1 INVESTMENT MANAGER (GB) (38) 22P-101 8 11-12
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Two Days In Paris (FR) Brendan Powell J
O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Two Days In Paris Partnership Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBackonthescoreboardatNewtonAbbotinMayandcapitalisedonlowerhurdlesmarktacklingextended 26ftripbacktherejustover5weeksago Likelytobecompetitiveagainreturnedtolargerobstacles. TFRHHHII BHA127
2 LORD ACCORD (IRE) (24) P56-431 D 9 11-8
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Cush Jewel (IRE) Richie McLernon J
O Lynne & Angus Maclennan Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Olive Troy
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplewinneroverbothhurdles/fences.Tailedofflastseasonbutbelatedlycashedinonalowerhurdlesmarkreturningfrom8weeks offinanuncompetitiveraceatSedgefield(27f,good)justover3weeksago,makingall.Consideredbackoverthelargerobstacles. TFRHHHII BHA123
3
FANTASTIKAS
(FR) (292) 300/623-
Br B g Davidoff (GER) - Negresse de Cuta (FR)
9 11-7
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Imperial Racing Partnership Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Mr R. Van Haaren & Mr E. Van Haaren Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive as a novice chaserbut largelymodestthereafter. Did finish runner-up on second of3 starts from his much-reducedmarklastseasonthough,andhereturnsfrom9monthsoffwithhisyardfiringinthewinners. TFRHHHII BHA122
4 STRATAGEM (FR) (139) 2/41/44-4
Br Gr g Sunday Break (JPN) - Our Ziga (FR)
8 11-5
Mr David Maxwell (3) J
O Mr David Maxwell Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B O. Triboire & S.C.E.A. Ecurie Des Jap The Fitzdares Club S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulsortwhomadeallin3mSouthwellhunterinMay2022.Hasn’tgotnearthatlevelsincebuttookastepbackintherightdirectionin first-timecheekpieceswhenfourthinhunteratStratford(20.9f,goodtosoft)backinMay.Backupintripbutotherslookstronger TFRHHIII BHA120
5
INFLEXIBLE
(FR) (179) 323331- CD
Br B g Tirwanako (FR) - Clemence (FR)
6 11-2
Jonathan Burke J
O H Stephen Smith & The Gabbertas Family Tom George, Slad T
B E.A.R.L. Elevage de Busset & Patrice Gom HBA Media S TIMEFORM VIEWShowedimprovedformtogetoffthemarkfittedwithcheekpiecesatthisC&D(good)whenlastseen6monthsago,probably benefitingfrombeingsenttothefrontalongwayout.Looksathoroughstayerandshouldhaveevenmoretoofferthisseason. TFRHHHHI BHA117
6 HOLD YOUR FORT (IRE) (27) 541111
Br B g El Salvador (IRE) - Spirit of Youth (IRE)
8 11-2
James Best J
O Mr J. Rees Debra Hamer, Carmarthen T
B Philip Rothwell Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedsinceuppedintripoverfences.BesteffortyetwhencompletingaNewtonAbbot(25.8f,good)4-timerjustunder4weeksago, hisjumpingagainimpeccable.Handicapperappliesfurtherpressurebutunlikelyhe’sfinishedimprovingyetonthatevidence. TFRHHHHH BHA117
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2023: MY SILVER LINING (IRE) 7 11 2 James Best 2-1 (Emma Lavelle) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Lord Accord (IRE), 10-3 Hold Your Fort (IRE), 4-1 Inflexible (FR), 13-2 Fantastikas (FR), 7-1 Investment Manager (GB), 12-1 Stratagem (FR) PLAY SMARTER
HOLD YOUR FORT has been one of the success stories of the summer and with the ceiling of his ability yet to be ascertained, Debra Hamer’s 5-y-o is fancied to make it 5 on the spin at the expense of Inflexible, who got off the mark fitted with cheekpieces at this C&D in April and should have even more to offer this season. Recent hurdles winner Lord Accord can edge out Investment Manager for third.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HOLD YOUR FORT (IRE) 2.INFLEXIBLE (FR) 3.LORD ACCORD (IRE)
FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER
(CLASS 4) (DIVI)
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 (19-24): P Nicholls (74 wins from 269 runners, 28%) runs FAME AND FUN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Bailey (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs SHANTOU EXPRESS
WEIGHTWATCHER: SHANTOU EXPRESS won off a handicap mark of 122, his rating is now down 10lb to 112. LONGESTTRAVELLER: EXPRESS SURPRISE trained by C Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope, 96 miles.
1 SHANTOU EXPRESS (IRE) (160) 60006-P D 9 12-2
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Spanker N. R. Andrews (7) J
O The Second Chancers Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T
B Catridge Farm Stud and Burgage Stud Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a small-field Stratford handicap (26.4f, good) last season but hasn’t fired since. Has had a breathingoperationsincelastseenandreappearswithhisyardamongstthewinners.
2 STAY IF U WANTTO (IRE) (138) 0122-12 BF 5 12-0
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fiddlededee (IRE) Kevin Brogan J
O Mrs Peter Bond Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Ann Bond Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerwhoopenedhisaccountoverhurdleswithsomethingtospareinmaidenatHereford(16.2f)inMay.Ranto asimilarlevelwhensecondunderapenaltyatStratfordandneedsabitmorenowtacklinghandicapcompanyforthefirsttime TFRHHHII BHA110
3 SAM’S AMOUR (GB) (7) 40-1621 7 11-13 (in 7lb ex)
Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Aphrodisias (FR) Adam Wedge J
O Mr Keiran Burke Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Guy Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit of improvement to double her hurdle tally in 7-runner novice at Exeter (18.5f, good) lastweek,goingwithenthusiasm.Hastoberespectedunderapenalty TFRHHHHI BHA102(+8)
4 POPTHE CHAMPAGNE (FR) (30) 245-233 8 11-11
Br B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Six Pack (FR) Kielan Woods J
O Mrs Jill Phillips & Graeme McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T
B GAEC des Livets, Poulinieres.com et al
TIMEFORMVIEWProducedalabouredeffortontheFlatatNewcastlelastmonthbutshe’sgenerallyreliableoverhurdles. TFRHHHII BHA107
5 TOUT SUR MOI (FR) (220) 4/0603- 5 11-10
Br B g Manatee - Palma du Charmil (FR) David Noonan J
O Len Jakeman, Jane Williams & Jan Rees Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Mrs Guilhaine Le Borgne Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedpromiseinbumpersandhasdonelikewiseinatrioofmaidenhurdles,includingwhenthirdof13atTaunton (16.5f)onfinalouting.Willbesuitedbythisstepupintriponhandicapdebutandofmajorinterest. TFRHHHHH BHA106
6 FAR SIGHT (GB) (143) 3063/4-2 BF 7 11-7
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Miss Chinchilla Paul O’Brien J
O Dr V. M. G. Ferguson Harry Derham, Newbury T
B J B Property Developments (Midlands) Ltd Boodle Hatfield Llp S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhoshowedpromiseoverhurdlesforprevioustrainerandsteppeduponreappearance/firststartforcurrentyard whensecondinhandicapatHuntingdon(20.7f)inMay.Thatformhasworkedoutwellandhemustentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA103
7 FAME AND FUN (IRE) (46) 13-0PU4 C 7 11-4
Br B g Fame And Glory - Tabachines (FR) Lorcan Williams J
O Mrs J. Hitchings Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Brian Moran Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonaPlumptonhandicapchaseinMarchbutpatchyrecordoverfencessince.Hismarkhasedgedback downasaresultandpossibilitiesifareturntohurdlessparksarevival. TFRHHHII BHA100
8 JUST SOPHIE (GB) (164) 4/334P-0 6 11-2
Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Theatre Goer James Davies J
O Mr Noel Williams Noel Williams, Blewbury T
B Noel Williams Noel Williams Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWon19.5fHuntingdonnovicehurdleinMarch2023andstandouteffortlastseasonwaswhenfourthof7atMarketRasen (23.1f,soft)inNovember Probablyneededtheruninfirst-timecheekpiecesatWarwickinMaybuthasbeenoffsince. TFRHHHII BHA98
SURPRISE (IRE) (138) 55U30-2 5 10-7
Br B g Mahler - Gudnis Gracious Me (IRE)
O C & C Boultbee Brooks
B The Beeches Stud Ltd
Richard Patrick J
Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWRanmuchbetterthanonhishandicapdebutfittedwithafirst-timetonguestrapwhensecondineventatStratford (22f,good)inJune.Suretobeinthethickoftheactiononceagainifresumingfromabreakinsimilarform. TFRHHHII BHA89
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2023: THE HEIGHT OF FAME 6 11 5 Gavin Sheehan 7-2 (Keiran Burke) 9 ran Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.
Stewards Note:
SHANTOU EXPRESS: Following its run on 10/5/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
TOUT SUR MOI: Following its run on 11/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
FAME AND FUN: Following its run on 1/9/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Stay If U Want To (IRE), 9-2 Far Sight (GB), 6-1 Sam’s Amour (GB), 7-1 Tout Sur Moi (FR), 15-2 Express Surprise (IRE), 10-1 Pop The Champagne (FR), 12-1 Shantou Express (IRE), 14-1 Fame And Fun (IRE), 20-1 Just Sophie (GB)
TOUT SUR MOI shaped with plenty of encouragement in a trio of maiden hurdles last season and, with this step up in trip sure to suit, he’s of major interest on his handicap debut. Far Sight ran well in a race that has worked out at Huntingdon when last seen in May and remains unexposed for his current yard, while Sam’s Amour needs respecting under a penalty for last week’s Exeter success. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TOUT SUR MOI (FR) 2.FAR SIGHT
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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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Mrs E Fenton (11 wins from 70 runners, 16%) runs MISTRAL MILLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (7 wins from 22 runners, 32%) runs EMANATE LONGESTTRAVELLER: CLIMATE PRECEDENT trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 97 miles.
1 THANK YOU MA’AM (GB) (180) 32220P- 5 12-1
Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pepite Rose (FR) Miss Olive Nicholls (7) J
O The Posh Pundit Racing Club Limited Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B Falcon’s Line Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedon3ofhis4startsinnovicehurdlesandprogressedwhensecondonhandicapdebutatHereford(19.7f)inFebruary Found thingstougheronfinal2starts,pulledupatBangor(19.5f)inApril.However,notonetobewritingoffbackfrom6monthsoff TFRHHHII BHA111
2 MISTRAL MILLY (IRE) (161) 0/4432-P 5 11-13
Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Hurricane Milly (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O John J. Murray & Niall Farrell Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B John J. Murray & Niall Farrell Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadilyprogressiveinhandfulofhurdleoutingsuponjoiningthisyardlastterm,beatenonlybyanotherimproveronhandicapdebutat Hereford(21.7f)inApril.BeatensomewayoutwhenpulledupatHuntingdoninMaybutnosurprisetoseeherbackontheuponreturn. TFRHHHII BHA109
3 THIRTYFOUR THIRTY (GB) (127) 166-225 5 11-11
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Lifeboat Mona
Tom Cannon J
O S L Racing & Partners Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Dr Bryan Mayoh Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdleswinnerwhoseemeddoneforfinishingspeedwhenfifthof6inhandicaphurdleatFontwell(25.8f)inJune.Cheekpieces returninplaceofvisornowstartingoutfornewstablebutdropbacktothissortoftripcouldwellbeonthesharpside. TFRHHHII BHA107
4
HILLSIN (IRE) (50) 61-1122
Br B g Hillstar - Mausin (IRE)
6 11-10
James Turner (7) J
O Mr F. A. Clegg Alan Jones, Timberscombe T
B Con O’Keeffe Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedmodelforthisyardfollowingwindsurgery,winningback-to-backhandicapsatNewtonAbbot/Worcesterand solidrunners-upeffortsbothstartssinceataround23f Lookssuretogiveanothergoodaccounteasedbackintrip TFRHHHHI BHA106
5 DIPLOMATIE (FR) (14) 211133
Br Ch m Mayson - Dolce Cabana
6 11-10
Miss Victoria Malzard (5) J
O Jersey Racing Friends Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Mrs Yolande Seydoux de Clausonne Olbg S TIMEFORMVIEWFaironFlatandofasimilarstandardoverhurdles,winningatrioofeventsatLesLandesinJulyandAugust.Ranuptobestondebutfor newyardwhenstayingonthirdatSouthwell(15.8f)2weeksagoandthisstepbackupintripwellworthexploringonthatevidence. TFRHHHHH BHA106
6 CLIMATE PRECEDENT (GB) (61) 435-130 4 11-5
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Ozone Kindly
Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Union Stripes Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Stetchworth&MiddleParkStudsLtd
TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtowinontheFlatorhurdlesforoldyardsbutstruckatthefirsttimeofaskingforDanSkeltonin2mStratfordhandicapinJune. CreditablethirdnexttimeandwhilsthewasbelowformatMarketRasen(18.6f)inAugustitremainsrelativelyearlydayswithhim. TFRHHHII BHA103
7 NO WAY
PEDRO
(IRE) (23) 130501 10 11-4
Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - See Lucy (IRE)
Mr Robbie David (7) J
O Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Pat Duggan
TIMEFORMVIEW10-y-owhohastastedsuccesstwicealreadythisseason,dispellingalessereffortatWorcesterwhenbagging11-runner handicaphurdleatFontwell(25.7f)23daysago However,wouldn’tbesuretobeinsameformbackupinclass. TFRHHHII BHA100
8 EMANATE (GB) (32) 50-4320
6 10-7
Br B g Coach House (IRE) - Emerald Girl (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr John Heaney Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Heaney Family
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofback-to-back2mhandicapsatWorcesterlastsummerandmadetheframeonfirst3startsthisseason.Nevera factorontheFlatatBath(10.2f)lastmonthbuthereturnstothisdisciplinewithhisyardfirmlyamongstthewinners. TFRHHHII BHA89
9 DANZINI (IRE) (23) 336-103
8 10-3
Br Br m Ocovango - Grainne Delight (IRE) Adam Wedge J O Whitcombe Racing Club
B Finbar O’Reilly
TIMEFORMVIEW
Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
CapitalisedonreducedmarkatFontwell(25.7f)inMayandshowedbenefitofherNewtonAbbotrunwhenthirdbehind NoWayPedroatfirst-namedvenue23daysago Still,anotherwholikelyneedstopulloutmoreinwhatisastrongerrace TFRHHHII BHA85
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 8.
2023: (See Div 1)
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Diplomatie (FR), 5-1 Hillsin (IRE), 7-1 Climate Precedent (GB), 8-1 Thirtyfour Thirty (GB), Emanate (GB), 9-1 No Way Pedro (IRE), 10-1 Danzini (IRE), 11-1 Mistral Milly (IRE), 14-1 Thank You Ma’am (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
A 3-time winner in Jersey this summer, DIPLOMATIE made a solid start for the Harry Derham yard whilst suggesting the race didn’t get to the bottom of her when staying on for third at Southwell 2 weeks ago She’s of interest over the longest trip she’s faced with fellow in-form Hillsin rating an obvious danger Emanate and Climate Precedent are others to consider in a competitive affair
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DIPLOMATIE (FR) 2.HILLSIN (IRE) 3.EMANATE 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
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THE
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
for three 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)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball (16 wins from 113 runners, 14%) runs JUMEIRAH KING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (7 wins from 22 runners, 32%) runs PRINCESS T LONGESTTRAVELLER: ROGUE KING trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 174 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 AGGAGIO (FR) (44) 1531/2F- 6 12-0
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ravage Caoilin Quinn (3) J
O Aura Racing Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Michel Sardou
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeabledual-purposeperformerwhoenhancedhisgoodstrikeratewithapairofhurdlevictoriesduringearly2023andheldformwell onFlatthereafterLightlyracedthisyearbutaspinonthelevelatGoodwoodlastmonthoughttohaveteedhimupnicelyforthis. TFRHHHII BHA117
2 STORMIN CROSSGALES (IRE)
(25) 3P6-125 CD7 11-13
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Nodelay (IRE) Callum Pritchard (7) J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates-Stormin Cr Tom George, Slad T
B Mrs Margaret M. Lynch Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWHeadstrongsortwholandedaC&Dmaidenhurdlebackin2022.Dualscoreroverfencessubsequently,latterlyatHuntingdon(16.5f) inMaybutmadeahaphazardreturnfrom3monthsoffinthatsphere25daysago Remainslightlyracedoverhurdles,however. TFRHHHII BHA116
3
ADMIRALTY
HOUSE
(GB) (650) 122/- 5 11-13
Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Akrivi (IRE) Tom Cannon J
O N Farrell, C Hodgson & A King Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B SCEA Marmion Vauville & Alain Jathiere Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Free goer who made a good start over hurdles in 2022/23, winning Kempton juvenile (2m) priorto pair of placed efforts at Huntingdon/Ludlow.21-monthabsencetoovercomeaheadofhandicapdebutsothebettingislikelytoprovethebestguide. TFRHHHII BHA116
4 FAST BUCK
(FR) (180) 510436- C 10 11-12
Br Br g Kendargent (FR) - Juvenil Delinquent (USA) Ciaran Gethings J
O KnightRiders III
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Mr Hubert Honore & Mr Tomas Schweizer Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWBouncedbacktoformwhendoublingchasetallyhere(15.7f)inJanuary.However,moremiss-than-hitasarulelasttermandheran modestlywhenlastseenatBangor(17.3f)inApril.Percentagecalltolookelsewhereafter6monthsoff/followingwindop TFRHHIII BHA115
5
INSIDE MAN
(FR) (220) 214- 4 11-12
Br B g Manatee - Rockburn (FR)
O Jakeman, Mason & Brookes
David Noonan J
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFromagoodfamilyandpositivestartinjuvenilehurdleslastwinter,offthemarkatTaunton(16.5f)inDecemberandsimilarform despitebeingkeenerthanidealwhenfourthbackatthatvenueinMarch.Remainswithpotentialnowhandicappingonreturn. TFRHHHII BHA116
6 WRECKLESS ERIC (GB) (199) 211- 4 11-11
Br Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Santa Diana (FR)
O The Megsons
Kielan Woods J
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B James and Jean Potter Ltd Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWUpwardlymobile4-y-owhoconfirmedhisopeningmarklenientashetookhisrecordto2-3in10-runnerhandicaphurdleatHuntingdon (15.8f)inApril,thatdespitestilllookingrougharoundtheedges.Highlylikelythere’smoretocomeandclaimsonreturn. TFRHHHHI BHA115
7 SERGEANT (FR) (39) 254/-215 7 11-7
Br B g Nutan (IRE) - Stella Marina (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Syd Hosie & David Keith Tye Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Frau U. u. J. Imm Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentsortwhoresumedwinningwaysinnouncertaintermsatNewtonAbbot(16.7f)inAugust.Subsequent Fontwellrunalmostcertainlytoobadtobetrueandhe’sverymuchalikelycandidatetobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA110
8 JUMEIRAH KING (GB) (50) 4-41313 4 11-6
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Tickle Me Blue (GER) Chad Bament (10) J
O The King’s Eight Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Gestut Gorlsdorf geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWBaggedhissecondvictoryofthesummeratWorcester(2m)inJulyandsimilarformwhenthirdin10-runner handicapbackthereamonthlater.Soundclaimsofmakingtheframeagainfromunchangedmark. TFRHHHII BHA110(-1)
9 TWO TO TANGO (GB) (133) 35/32P-5
Br B g Kayf Tara - Folie Dancer
6 11-3
Joe Anderson (3) J
O Mr J. R. Lavelle Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Mr J. R. Lavelle & Dr Mark Scott Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenwhoshowedfairforminpairofmaidenhurdleslastwinter.PulleduponhandicapbowinMarchbutdid atleastgetbackontrackwhenfifthinhandicaphurdleatUttoxeterinJune,despitemakingerrors.Absentagainsince. TFRHHHII BHA106
10 PRINCESS T (GB)
(39) P20-122 CD
Br Gr m Aussie Rules (USA) - Fairy Slipper
9 11-2
Dylan Johnston (3) J
O Dajam Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Wood Farm Stud (Waresley)
TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdlerwhoarrivesonthebackofacreditablesecondof5overhurdlesatLesLandes(Jersey)onlatestouting 39daysago Yardcontinueinverygoodformandnosurprisetoseehercompetitivefromaworkablemark. TFRHHHII BHA105
11 ROGUE KING (IRE)
(13) 211
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Selyl
3 10-6
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O The Rogues Gallery James Owen, Newmarket T
B Sunderland Holding Inc. Excel Entertainment Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerontheFlatatWolverhampton(12.2f)inJune.Hasmadeapositivestarttohurdling,registeringanotherwide-marginvictorytotake hisrecordto2-3inaFontwelljuvenile(17.7f)2weeksago Respectednowswitchedtohandicapsinreceiptofhishefty3-y-oallowance. TFRHHHHH BHA112
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: INCA DE LAFAYETTE (FR) 5 11 1 Harry Cobden 5-2 (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran
Hood worn by No 3. Visor worn by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.
Stewards Note:
STORMIN CROSSGALES: Following its run on 22/9/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly
INSIDE MAN: Following its run on 11/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
SERGEANT: Following its run on 8/9/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Wreckless Eric (GB), 5-1 Rogue King (IRE), 6-1 Admiralty House (GB), 9-1 Jumeirah King (GB), 10-1 Inside Man (FR), 11-1 Sergeant (FR), 12-1 Princess T (GB), 14-1 Aggagio (FR), Stormin Crossgales (IRE), 18-1 Two To Tango (GB), 28-1 Fast Buck (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
ROGUE KING faces his sternest assignment to date following a pair of wide-margin juvenile hurdle victories yet, in receipt of his very handy 3-y-o allowance he could well be up to the task for his in-form trainer/jockey combination. Wreckless Eric was 2-3 over hurdles last term and he’s of definite interest on return. Admiralty House back from a lengthy absence and Aggagio are others to consider
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROGUE KING (IRE) 2.WRECKLESS ERIC 3.ADMIRALTY HOUSE
RESULTS
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME DISTANCE
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CHASE (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189 (PenaltyValue £3960.75)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Hobbs & J White (24 wins from 167 runners, 14%) runs GETUPEARLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs DINDIN
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SAXON QUEEN trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 167 miles.
1 DINDIN (FR) (46) 2625-30 C 11 12-0
Br B g Balko (FR) - Taguy Star (FR)
Gearoid Harney (6) J
O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T
B T. Vigneron & M. Lochin & L. Lochin W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulatWorcesterinsummer2023andrunner-upon3occasionsafter.DecentcomebackthirdatNewtonAbbotinAugustbutwent backwardsfromthatatWorcester(23f,good)since.Usualblinkersreplacedbuthe’sverymuchanall-or-nothingperformernowadays TFRHHIII BHA97
2 BRAGANZA BAY (GB) (27)
1U/61P-P D 7 12-0
Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Combe Florey Alice Stevens J
O Mr Kevin Byram Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B B. G. Hellyer & H. D. J. Daly Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner at Hereford in 2022/23 and successful start switched to fences at same course (25.2f) last October However,he’sbeenpulleduponbothsubsequentstarts(latestatNewtonAbbotafter10monthsoff)sohasabittoprove TFRHHIII BHA97
3 BALLYNAHEER (IRE) (11) 53P10-3 5 11-12
Br B g Mahler - Ballynagall (IRE) Finn Lambert J
O Mr David Purvis David Dennis, Banbury T
B Tom Birmingham DD Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upcompletedoutinginpointsandoffthemarkoverhurdlesinhandicapatHuntingdon(20.7f,soft)inApril.Hadawindopand shapedencouraginglysentchasingafter5monthsoffwhenthirdatUttoxeter(24f,goodtosoft)11daysagoandshouldimprove TFRHHHHH BHA95(+1)
4 GETUPEARLY (GB) (9) B06-322 BF
7 11-5
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Come The Dawn Callum Pritchard (7) J
O The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Richard & Caroline Mathias Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWBackfrom4monthsoff(hadbreathingoperation)whencreditablesecondinatFontwell(26f,good)andfilledthatsame positionatHuntingdon(23.6f,good)afortnightlater.Remainslowmileageinthissphereandisoneforshortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA88
5 JONY MAX (IRE) (23)
000000 C
9 11-2
Br B g Mahler - Supreme Sunday (IRE) Dylan Johnston J
O StQuintonMauleIntPlyw’dS-Daniel Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B John and Miriam Murphy NAF S TIMEFORM VIEW Continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage, latest at Warwick (20f,good)justover3weeksago First-timeblinkersareaddedtohisusualtonguetie. TFRHHIII BHA85
6 ROBINSVILLE (GB) (114) P46-335 BF 7 11-1
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - This Town
Freddie Gingell J
O John and Heather Snook Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B John & Heather Snook Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWNogreatshakesasahurdlerbuthehasshownanaptitudeforthisgameinthesummer,placedinhandicapsatStratfordandNewtonAbbot. NotsogoodatlattervenuewhenlastseeninJune(jumpinggenerallylackedfluency)sowillneedtotakeastepforwardonreturn TFRHHHII BHA84
7 TOAD OF TOAD HALL (GB) (19) 1P-P552 8 10-11
Br B g Universal (IRE) - Double Mead
O Team Dunn
B Mrs Katherine Smith-Maxwell
Jamie Brace (3) J
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form from out of the blue after 4 months off when second of 10 at Market Rasen (23.9f,goodtofirm)justunder3weeksago Needstoprovethatwasn’tafalsedawn.
8 SAXON QUEEN (GB) (56) 21222-0 7 10-9
Br B m Leading Light (IRE) - Spieta (IRE) Shane Fenelon J
O Mr David Bond Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Distillery Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWAttractedsupportreturningfromayearoffbutneverlookedlikelytojustifyitwhenwellheldinhandicaphurdleatNewtonAbbot (26.5f,good)8weeksago Revertstothelargerobstaclesforjustasecondtimeandothersmoreappealing.
9 SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL (FR) (23) 4-50P02 9 10-4
Br Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - School of Thought (FR) Taylor Fisher (3) J
O Mr Paul Anthony Mann Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Mme Henri Devin
TIMEFORMVIEWHadbeeneasingintheweightsandranbetterthanforawhilewhennarrowlydeniedatWarwick(20f,good)justover3weeksago.Notthe mostreliable(sulksifunabletodominate),buthe’scapableofgettinginvolvedifonagoingdayforallhe’syettoprovehestaysthisfar. TFRHHHII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: JANESLITTLEVOICE 9 10 8 Harriet Tucker 10-3 (Ella Pickard) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 8.
Stewards Note:
ROBINSVILLE: Following its run on 25/6/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Getupearly (GB), 7-2 School For Scandal (FR), 5-1 Ballynaheer (IRE), 6-1 Toad of Toad Hall (GB), 10-1 Saxon Queen (GB), 12-1 Robinsville (GB), 16-1 Dindin (FR), 28-1 Jony Max (IRE), 40-1 Braganza Bay (GB)
Having had a wind op, BALLYNAHEER shaped encouragingly sent chasing after 5 months off when third at Uttoxeter recently and, with improvement on the cards, he’s fancied to go a couple of places better at the expense of Getupearly, who has finished runner-up on his last 2 starts and remains low mileage in this sphere. School For Scandal and the returning Robinsville can fight out third.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.43 - THE FITZDARES SEASON OPENER AT WINCANTON MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 11th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Fitzdares have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 15 entries at £32. - Closed October 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£2712; Second £1357;Third £678; Fourth £339. (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
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Second Race 2.18 - THE FITZDARES THREE MILE NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3300 to the winning horse The second to receive £1518, the third £759, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, October 11th and pay £28 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 15th. Penalties, after October 5th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Fitzdares have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 16 entries at £28. - Closed October11th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£2524;Second£1262; Third £631; Fourth £316; Fifth £157. (PenaltyValue £3300.62)
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Third Race 2.53 - THE FITZDARES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £96 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £19 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lowerwith £77 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October15th. Penalties, afterOctober5th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Fitzdares have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Fitzdares. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 16 entries at £96. - Closed October 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£8078; Second £4038;Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (PenaltyValue £10562) Weights lowered 4lb SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.28 - THE FITZDARES TELEPHONE BETTING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £41 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 15th. Penalties, after October 5th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Fitzdares have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 15 entries at £41. - Closed October 11th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£3635;Second£1817;Third£909;Fourth£455;Fifth£227.(PenaltyValue£4752.90) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
FifthRace4.03-THEFITZDARESTELEPHONEBETTINGHANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS4)(DIVII) 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £41 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 15th. Penalties, after October 5th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Fitzdares have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 14 entries at £41. - Closed October 11th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£3635;Second£1817;Third£909;Fourth£455;Fifth£227 (PenaltyValue£4752.90) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.40 - THE FITZDARES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122see Standard Conditions) £41 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £33 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October15th. Penalties, afterOctober5th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Fitzdares have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 19 entries at £41. - Closed October 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.15 - THE fitzdares.com CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227 for fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, October 11th and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 15th. Penalties, after October 5th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to October 14th, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authoritywill count) Jockeys riding fortheir own stables allowed, in addition 3lb Fitzdares have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out. 14 entries at £34. - Closed October 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (PenaltyValue £3960.75)A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
2024 -25 FIXTURES
Thursday 17 October Season Opener
Sunday 27 October Keagan Kirkby Raceday
Friday 8 November
Saturday 9 November
Haldon Gold Cup Day (Day 1 of The West Country WeekendExeter Racecourse)
Badger Beers Chase Day (Day 2 of The West Country WeekendWincanton Racecourse)
Thursday 21 November Afternoon Racing
Thursday 5 December Afternoon Racing
Tuesday 17 December Christmas Jumper Raceday
Thursday 26 December Boxing Day Racing
Saturday 4 January Saver Saturday
Thursday 16 January January Jumps
Thursday 30 January Afternoon Racing
Saturday 15 February Kingwell Hurdle
Wednesday 26 February Afternoon Racing
Thursday 6 March Spring Racing
Monday 24 March Afternoon Racing
Monday 31 March Afternoon Racing
Sunday 13 April Family Fun Day
Wednesday 16 April Cheese and Cider Race Night