HAVE A RACE

IN YOUR VERY OWN NAME!!!

Did you know you could celebrate a special occasion with a race named after a friend or relative – for example

‘The John and Joan 40th Wedding Anniversary Maiden Stakes’ or ‘The John Smith 30th Birthday Handicap Stakes’.

It’s a great way to enjoy a day out with brilliant memories and you can combine it with hospitality in a private suite or a meal in the restaurant. You can come down to the Parade Ring and choose the ‘Best Turned Out’ horse and also present a prize to the winning owner before enjoying a post-race glass of bubbly. The package also includes photographs of your day and a mention in the racecard and on the big screen.

For more details, please email General Manager Kevin Hire –khire@arenaracingcompany.co.uk

SIXTH RACE 4.20

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PLAY WITH THE FINEST BOOKMAKER FITZDARES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Curtis (12 wins from 86 runners, 14%) runs EASKEY LAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (2 wins from 22 runners, 9%) runs FIRST CLASS RETURN LONGEST TRAVELLER: UNAI trained by J Groucott, Much Wenlock, 187 miles.

In a race where very few arrive with compelling claims, BEANNAIGH DO is given a chance to build on his chase debut second over a shorter trip here 4 weeks ago Recent Fontwell second Unblinking is an obvious threat. Easkey Lad and First Class Return are both capable of making an impact at this level if putting their best foot forward.

1-2-3: 1.BEANNAIGH DO (IRE) 2.UNBLINKING 3.EASKEY LAD (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 FINE THEATRE (IRE) (14) 2/0P/PP-5

13 12-2

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Finemar Lady (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies Richard Phillips Racing Syndicate

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br J. Lenihan Tori Global

TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles/chase winner for Paul Nolan in Ireland but latest success was back in March 2020 First sign of retaining ability for current yard when 15 lengths fifth at Worcester (23f) 14 days ago but merely passed beaten horses late on TFRHHIII BHA102

2 FIRST CLASS RETURN (IRE) (41) U5/451F- D

10 11-8

B g Let The Lion Roar - Chitty Bang Bang (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) Olly Murphy Racing Club Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br M. Murray McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORMVIEWPerked up by a change of headgear (first-time blinkers) when making a winning return to hurdles in Wetherby seller last month. Fell early at Exeter 5 days ago. Now back chasing from a career-low mark. TFRHHHII BHA94

3 EASKEY LAD (IRE) (27) 4313PF- C D

8 11-6

B g Most Improved (IRE) - Lilakiya (IRE) Ben Jones

Miss Sarah Carter Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br L. Montgomery William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences at Uttoxeter (3m) last autumn 28/1, fell around halfway on last month’s return from a break. Has refitted cheekpieces added to the tongue tie he’s worn lately. Well capable off this sort of mark at his best TFRHHHII BHA92

4 UNBLINKING (GB) (12) 3U14P-2

B g Cacique (IRE) - Deliberate

10 11-4

Finn Lambert (5)

Mr R. N Bevis Robert Bevis, Duckington

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened chase account at the fourth attempt in a weak race at Hereford (25f, good) in February. Well held next 2 starts but back on form when length second of 8 at Fontwell 12 days ago. One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA90

5 REIGN SUEPREME (IRE) (43) PPB033- D

8 11-4

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Runaround Sue (IRE) James Best

Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br Trish Powell

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner Hasn’t progressed as might have bene hoped under Rules and he was beaten around 20 lengths when third over C&D last time TFRHHHII BHA90

6 UNAI (IRE) (29) 3/50605- D

B g Court Cave (IRE) - The Millers Tale (IRE)

8 11-0

Lee Edwards

Mrs Belinda Clarke John Groucott, Much Wenlock

Br Mr H. Fowler

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning chaser but has offered little last term Mark in freefall but has too much to prove TFRHHIII BHA86

7

O’FAOLAINS LAD (IRE) (25) 511/UPP- D

9 10-13

B g Oscar (IRE) - O’Faolains Fancy (IRE) Brendan Powell

Mr K. A. Lloyd Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum

Br Pius Phelan

TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back staying handicap chases in autumn 2021 but not seen again until 3 non-completions this spring Difficult to assess at present. TFRHHIII BHA85

8

PRINCE OF BAD LINS (GER) (272) 500440- 5 10-12

Ch g Nutan (IRE) - Pastellrosa (IRE)

Sean Bowen

Mr R. D. Potter Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br H. W. Heyer

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who ran modestly over hurdles when last seen in August but had offered some hope when fourth in a couple of chases prior to that One to note in the betting on his return to action TFRHHHII BHA84

9 TUDORS TREASURE (GB) (24) 4/PP2P0- CD 12 10-6

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Rude Health Ciaran Gethings

Four Seasons Partnership Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Br Racing Coast Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 14 at Chepstow in February but has merely his unconsistency these days by finishing well held there twice since. TFRHIIII BHA78

10

BEANNAIGH DO (IRE) (27) P6P062- 6 10-5

B g Camelot - Thunder In Myheart (IRE) Sean Houlihan

Oaktree Racing Club Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Highfield Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW No show over hurdles but fared better switched to fences over 19.5f here last month, finishing second to one who has run well again since. Good chance if he can build on that now stepping up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA77

11 BLACKJACKTENNESSEE (GB) (21) 246U4-U 9 10-4

B g Fair Mix (IRE) - No Virtue Alex Edwards

Miss L. Wallace Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Mr Stephen Flook ADM Protexin Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form at best under Rules and recent point efforts nothing to get excited about. Could only consider if backed TFRHHIII BHA76

12

JUSTSHORTOFABUBBLE (GB) (31) 250300- 6 10-2

B g Midnight Legend - Auld Fyffee (IRE) Conor Ring (3) Michelle Harris & Deberah Lawton Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Gretton & J. Hynes Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 17 starts over hurdles. Not an obvious one to make a successful start to his chase career TFRHHIII

13 CHAIN SMOKER (GB) (8) PP3PP-5

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Handmemy Moneydown (IRE)

10 10-2

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells

Br Miss B. L. Jones Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, NDS Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited hurdler/chaser who is hard to fancy.

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 7, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Stewards Note:

O’FAOLAINS LAD: Following its run on 27/4/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Unblinking (GB), 9-2

Beannaigh Do (IRE), 9-1 Prince of Bad Lins (GER), 10-1 Reign Suepreme (IRE), 12-1 Easkey Lad (IRE), Tudors Treasure (GB), 16-1 Fine Theatre (IRE), First Class Return (IRE), 18-1 Blackjacktennessee (GB), 20-1 Unai (IRE), 33-1 Justshortofabubble (GB), 40-1 O’Faolains Lad (IRE), 50-1 Chain Smoker (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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SEVENTH RACE 4.50

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES

THE VICKERS.BET MARES’ OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Bowen (36 wins from 247 runners, 15%) runs GLADYS EVA JANE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 32 runners, 16%) runs ASTON MARTINI & MADAM RYDER LONGEST TRAVELLER: WALK OF THE ROSES trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 150 miles.

MADAM RYDER shaped as if she’d improve for the experience when fifth at Southwell on debut and Nico de Boinville seems to prefer her over her stablemate Aston Martini, who looks an interesting newcomer. Quite The Getaway is also a player if able to bounce back to form.

1-2-3: 1.MADAM RYDER 2.ASTON MARTINI 3.QUITE THE GETAWAY colours no horse age st lb

1 BESTGETGOING (IRE) (-)

5 11-2

B m Jet Away - Across The River (IRE) Sean Houlihan

Alastair & Pippa McLeish Richard Price, Hereford

Br D. & M. Rothwell

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Jet Away mare. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 21f) Easily Pleased Wears hood Likely to need more time.

2 GLADYS EVA JANE (GB) (244) 40-

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-2

B m Scorpion (IRE) - Aphrodisia Sean Bowen Big Time Billy Racing Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Miss M. L. Peterson

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in a point and struggled on Rules debut at Warwick 8 months ago.

3 GONE AWAY MADAM (GB) (-)

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-2

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Hope Royal Jack Quinlan

Mr Neil King Neil King, Burderop

Br Countess Goess-Saurau & A. West

TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil mare Dam, lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 3 1/2m) Harbour Court.

4 MADAM RYDER (GB) (40) 5-

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Madam Fontaine (FR) Nico de Boinville

Redknapp Such Turner Albatross Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked in need of experience when fifth at Southwell on debut and, with improvement likely, she’s worth chancing to open her account at the second attempt.

5 QUITE THE GETAWAY (GB) (32) 020-

Gr m Getaway (GER) - Buddy Love

Mr Jeremy Houghton

Br Richard Bevis

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 11-2

Finn Lambert (5)

Robert Bevis, Duckington

TIMEFORM VIEW Standout effort in bumpers when 2 lengths second of 12 to Telepathique at Warwick in February. Bit disappointing last time but could bounce back

6 ASTON MARTINI (GB) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-10

B f Getaway (GER) - Gabriella Rose Paul O’Brien

HP Racing Aston Martini

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Goldford Stud Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway filly. Half-sister to useful 19f/2 1/2m hurdle winner Landrake. Newcomers from yard often fancied.

7 BRITANNIA GIRL (GB) (26) 0-

B f Dartmouth - Sunsational Girl

TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 10-10

Robert Dunne

Mr Brian Eckley Brian Eckley, Brecon

Br B. J. Eckley

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t offer much at Ludlow on debut and is set for another struggle

TFRHIIII BHA-

B f Workforce - Benefit Lodge (IRE)

Ben Poste

Francesca Poste Harriet Dickin, Bourton-on-the-Water

Br Knockhouse Stud Ltd

Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORM VIEW €50,000 3-y-o. Half-sister to useful hurdler Watch House Cross. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (2m winner) Rindoon. Third completed start in points (Apr 30). TFRHHHII BHA-

9 WALK OF THE ROSES (IRE) (-)

4 10-10

B f Walk In The Park (IRE) - Koko Rose (IRE) Jack Tudor

ValueRacingClub.co.uk

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEW€12,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Thirsty Work, stayed 2 1/2m. Dam unraced sister to top-class hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) More of That TFRHHHII BHA-

10 WENDY BYRDE (GB) (26) 0-

B f Jack Hobbs - Dancing Emily (IRE)

4 10-10

James Best

Burnham P & D Ltd John Flint, Bridgend

Br Burnham P & D Ltd Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field at Ludlow first time out and needs major improvement to feature.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn first time by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

GLADYS EVA JANE: Following its run on 20/9/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Madam Ryder (GB), Aston Martini (GB), 7-1 Quite The Getaway (GB), Shakeyatailfeather (IRE), 12-1 Walk of The Roses (IRE), 16-1 Gone Away Madam (GB), 33-1 Bestgetgoing (IRE), Gladys Eva Jane (GB), 40-1 Wendy Byrde (GB), 100-1 Britannia Girl (GB)

Great British Bonus Scheme

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares

Approximate Odds

Odds Indicator Boards are now all marked “Approximate Odds’’ and all show the same approximate odds on offer at any given time before the start. It will be appreciated that these are intended as a guide and cannot necessarily reflect the resultant S.P. or the Tote Dividend of the winner