Fontwell Park Racecard - Wednesday 8th May

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Abandonment Policy

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The management reserves the right to refuse admission to the racecourse without assigning a reason for so doing. We also reserve the right to eject any person from the racecourse without assigning a reason for so doing.

Baby Changing Facilities

There are baby changing facilities in the toilets of the Premier Grandstand and the Kerman Stand as well as the unisex disabled toilet next to the Nickel Coin bar.

Disabled Customers

Disabled customers pay the standard full admission price. For those disabled customers dependant on a carer to help them during a race meeting, their carer is admitted free of charge with proof either of Attendance Allowance PIP or DLA. There is a viewing ramp for disabled customers next to the Nickel Coin stand in the Paddock Enclosure near to the disabled toilet, and a viewing area at the winning line in the Premier Enclosure. There are disabled toilets on each floor of the Premier Grandstand also Disabled parking is on a first come first served basis so please display your blue badge for parking as close to the racecourse entrance as possible. For any help or assistance, please ask a raceday steward or member of Fontwell Park staff.

Dress Code

To access the Premier Enclosure, men should wear collared shirts A tie is not essential and smart jeans and tailored shorts are acceptable We do not permit jogging bottoms, fancy dress, sports or beachwear in this Enclosure. The Paddock Enclosure: there is no dress code in this enclosure apart from in the hospitality suites where the same policy as the Premier Enclosure applies. There is no dress code for children in either enclosure

Food and Drink

The only location we allow your own food and drink to be consumed is the centre course picnic area No alcohol may be brought on site whatsoever.

Emergency Procedures

Fontwell Park employs trained safety stewards In the event of an emergency which requires evacuation a public announcement will be made and the stewards will direct you to a safe area.

Enclosures

Paddock: If you have a Paddock ticket, you have access to viewing of the Parade Ring & Winners enclosure, the three viewing Grandstands, plenty of bars including the Figure of Eight National Spirit and Comedy of Errors Bar, as well as the catering units. You can also cross the track into the Centre Course for additional viewing and picnic areas

Premier Enclosure: A Premier Enclosure ticket allows access to the areas above as well as Fontwell Gardens and the ground floor of the Premier Grandstand This has additional undercover seating, Premier Food café & bar as well as additional tote points and flat screen TVs. There is also a terrace overlooking Fontwell Gardens.

To upgrade from the Grandstand & Paddock enclosure to the Premier Enclosure, simply visit the racecourse office and pay £5

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Located at the First Aid unit opposite the main entrance. If you require medical assistance, please contact a member of staff.

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WEDNESDAY 8 MAY

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

SOPHIE CANDY (Chief Steward)

GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

DANIEL ANDREWS, KELLY O’BOYLE, FERGUS SWEENEY

STARTERS

JAMES STENNING

SAM AVIS

MICHAEL SHERIDAN

JUDGE

EMILY JONES

CLERK OF THE SCALES

CHRIS HILL

VETERINARY OFFICER

HOWARD NEWITT

VETERINARY SURGEONS

MATT WATERHOUSE,

BVetMed, Cert EM (Int), Cert VA, MRCVS

KYLE LOWERY

BSc, BVSc, MRCVS

ELLEN SINGER

BA, DVM, DVSC., DIPLOMATE ACVS & ECVS, FRCVS

SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr LUCY FREE

MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr RIZWAN GHANI

Dr ROB DENNEY

NURSE

MICHELLE FORSDICK

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

SARAH COLLINS

PETER DOUBLE

CAROL LEGGETT

COMMENTATOR

JOHN HUNT

SKY SPORTS RACING

PRESENTER

VANESSA RYLE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

GUY PRIDIE

CLERK OF THE COURSE

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HEAD GROUNDSMAN

PAUL MANT

FARRIER

MARTIN HOGAN

PHYSIO

SALLY DUFFY

LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL

GUY PRIDIE

DUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL

PHILIP HIDE

BETTING RING MANAGER

VICKI MOORE

horse’s saddlecloth number colour since graphic

No.ofdays since last ran

horse’s name

birthplace of horse if not GreatBritain

form guide

previous performances

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows allweather form

C=coursewinner

D=distancewinner

CD=course &distancewinner

BF=beaten favourite

3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332

B g Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank

711-7

Harry Skelton

The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Shepton Mallet Br Roncon Churchtown Bloodstock Br & Lane LtdPotensis S

TIMEFORM VIEW In front of Karabak when thirdoverthistripatCheltenham in December.Asgood as everwhengoing down fighting in KingwellHurdlelastweekend andthe one to beat if in asimilarmood here TFR HHHHH BHA162

KEY OwnerBreeding BreederJockeyTrainer Sponsor Star Ratings Explained

Eachhorse hasbeen given astarrating, theseare definedbelow:

HHHHH Selectedtowin therace.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no meansout of thereckoning but atleast one or twoholdstrongerclaims

HHIII Unlikelytowin butnot totallywithout hope HIIII Canbegiven little or no chance

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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FIRST RACE 5.10

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE STAR SPORTS WE BELIEVE IN BOOKMAKING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund

£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): C Gordon (29 wins from 185 runners, 16%) runs DREADPOETSSOCIETY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs CELTIC FORTUNE, COME ON PADDY MAC & ROYAL REGARD LONGEST TRAVELLER: ONLY FOOLS trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 136 miles.

In an opener where few arrive with compelling claims a chance is taken on Chris Gordon handicap newcomer DREADPOETSSOCIETY, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong. Only Fools, a course winner in March, is feared most ahead of Whynotnowroy.

1 CELTIC FORTUNE (IRE) (26) 3336P4- 7 12-0

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rhinestone Cowgirl (IRE)

Mr Donald Bell

Jack Hogan

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Joe Campbell Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed 3 times on the bounce in handicaps at around 2 1/2m at the start of last season but hasn’t been at his best this spring Needs a revival TFRHHIII BHA92

2 ONLY FOOLS (IRE) (30) 135125- C 5 11-13

B m Mondialiste (IRE) - Only Together (IRE)

David Pipe Racing Club

Fergus Gillard

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Elwick Stud W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form when gaining hurdle win number 2 over 19f here in March. Good second at Hereford next time and shaped as if still in good form when fifth at Wincanton latest Respected back here TFRHHHHI BHA91

3 THE COX EXPRESS (GB) (19) 0P5304- 5 11-4

B g Cityscape - Capestar (IRE)

Joe Anderson

Clive and Sue Cole Robert Walford, Blandford

Br Derek & Judith Newell Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWon Warwick bumper in January 2023 for Tom Lacey. Largely disappointing over hurdles but he has reached the frame in course handicaps over shorter trips on 2 of his last 3 starts TFRHHHII BHA82

4 DREADPOETSSOCIETY (IRE) (72) 0/0P56- 6 11-4

B g Mahler - Deadly Pursuit (IRE)

A J Pegley

Freddie Gordon

Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Patrick Kent Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers/hurdles around 2m but has hinted at ability and could come into his own now handicapping over longer trips. Interesting runner TFRHHHHH BHA82

5 REINE FEE (IRE) (48) 1/6P000- 11 11-0

B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Cave Woman (IRE)

Isabelle Ryder (10) Enigma Gary Brown, Swindon

Br William Flood

TIMEFORM VIEW Struggling for form lately and hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA78

6 WHYNOTNOWROY (IRE) (29) 006243- 6 10-13

Ch g Notnowcato - Midnight Lira

Harry Atkins (5)

Mr Brian Derrick Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Br B. A. Derrick Thorne + Derrick

TIMEFORM VIEW Still to get his head in front but has reached the frame in handicap hurdles at around 19f on his last 3 starts Up in trip Ought to be competitive again TFRHHHII BHA77

7 ROYAL REGARD (FR) (42) PP//0054- 6 10-12

B g Shalaa (IRE) - Royal Highness (GER) Lilly Pinchin

Mrs Lesley Ellen Awdry Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden on Flat who has made little impact over hurdles, finishing a remote fourth in Wincanton handicap last time TFRHHIII BHA76

1-2-3:

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

BELLAMY’S GREY (GB) (30) 0/62444- D 12 10-11

Gr g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Lambrini Queen

Philip Armson

Riverdance Consortium 2 Carroll Gray, Bridgwater

Br Halewood International Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW This veteran has been reaching the frame in handicap hurdles this year but he needs more if he’s to land a belated second career success.

9 STARGAZER BELLE

TFRHHHII BHA75

(GB) (37) 55/40P4- 6 10-10

B m Telescope (IRE) - Theatre Belle

Toby Wynne

Pat Murray Martin Redman Maurice Thomas Ben Case, Banbury

Br Division Belle Partnership

David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form of worth, finishing a well-held fourth in 20.5f Huntingdon handicap on Easter Monday. Others preferred again TFRHHIII BHA74

10 COME ON PADDY MAC (IRE)

B g Libertarian - Mogs Delight (IRE)

Mr C. E. Handford

Br Mr Dan Quigley

(69) 1/PP/003- 8 10-5

Thomasina Eyston (6)

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer Best run over hurdles when third of 9 on 19f Taunton handicap debut in February but he didn’t look entirely straightforward.

11 VINTAGE ICON

TFRHHHII BHA69

(GB) (24) 000PP0- 5 10-2

B g Sixties Icon - Amazing d’Azy (IRE)

Caoilin Quinn

Five Star Racing Group Andy Irvine, East Grinstead

Br Mr & Mrs K. Ellis Funnel Fuel

TIMEFORM VIEW Seemingly of little account

12 NO GUARANTEE (GB) (72)

B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Tropical Rock

TFRHIIII BHA65

00P5P0- 4 10-2

Tabitha Worsley

High Weald Racing Cynthia Woods, Crowborough

Br Littleton Stud Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in a pair of bumpers and 4 runs over hurdles. More chance in handicaps but still hard to make a case for. TFRHIIII BHA65

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7, 10. Stewards Note:

COME ON PADDY MAC: Following its run on 29/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. VINTAGE ICON: Following its run on 14/4/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free in the early stages.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Whynotnowroy (IRE), 6-1 Dreadpoetssociety (IRE), 13-2 Only Fools (IRE), 15-2 Celtic Fortune (IRE), The Cox Express (GB), 17-2 Come On Paddy Mac (IRE), 14-1 Bellamy’s Grey (GB), 20-1 Stargazer Belle (GB), 25-1 Reine Fee (IRE), 40-1 Royal Regard (FR), 80-1 No Guarantee (GB), 100-1 Vintage Icon (GB)

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

Bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed In’ is announced. Customers are advised to check their betting tickets immediately on receipt because mistakes cannot be rectified after the race has started.

SECOND RACE 5.40

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE STAR SPORTS APP MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G & J Moore (73 wins from 346 runners, 21%) runs LUMI PLUGIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs LUMI PLUGIN

LONGEST TRAVELLER: STANCHESKI trained by A Newcombe, Barnstaple, 189 miles.

LUMI PLUGIN surpassed his bumper form when second in a 19.2f maiden hurdle here 19 days go and with this stuffer test of stamina sure to bring out more, he could be the answer He Knows Better upped his game in handicap company last time and that’s a solid piece of form in the context of this, with An Cailin Ciuin another to consider

1

D’AINAY (FR) (59) 3231F3- 6 11-4

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Ball In Wood (FR)

Mr Jack Andrews (3)

Mr Keith F. J. Loads Tom Ellis, Rugby

Br Mr Stephane Milaveau Fresh Air

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who has finished in the money on each of his 6 start in this sphere at up to 19f. Doesn’t look especially progressive but should be a factor starting out for a new yard TFRHHHII BHA109

2 CARRICKFERGUS (IRE) (16) 4/2P6- 5 11-4

B g Westerner - Leader’s Hall (IRE)

Mr Phillip York (5)

Mr P. York Phil York, Effingham Common

Br Donal Murphy

TIMEFORM VIEW €45,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Pressies Girl and fairly useful hurdler She’s Da One. Made frame first 2 starts in points but showed nothing on Rules debut TFRHIIII BHA-

3 GLOBAL FOCUS (IRE) (801) 1//-

B g Milan - Dylans Star (IRE)

7 11-4

Micheal Nolan

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Global Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Mrs Adrienne & P. J Lalor

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£60,000 buy after winning an Irish point in February 2022) It’s taken a long time to get him to the track but he’s still one to note in the betting for his successful yard Engaged 2.25 Ffos Las Tuesday. TFRHHHII BHA-

4

HE KNOWS BETTER

(IRE) (16) 52/33P2-

Ch g Jet Away - She Knows Best (IRE)

Mrs Isobel Webb & Mrs Julie Fowler

Br S. Shiel, D. Savage & T. Nolan

6 11-4

James Bowen

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed fairly useful form when placed on 2 of his 3 bumpers starts for Harry Whittington last season Promise on 3 of his 4 starts over hurdles, displaying improved form on the back of a breathing op when second on handicap debut at Ffos Las. Sets the standard. TFRHHHHI BHA111

5 LUMI PLUGIN (GB)

(19) 5362-

B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE)

Mr J Hinds, Mr A Head & Mr G L Moore

5 11-4

Caoilin Quinn (3)

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br Pleasure Palace Racing K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in bumpers and pleasing start to hurdles career when second of 13 in a 19.2f maiden here 3 weeks ago, finishing well Slight step up in trip can only suit. TFRHHHHH BHA-

6 STANCHESKI (IRE) (98) 500/0PU-

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Rose of Clare

6 11-4

James Best

Milsom Baker Racing Tony Newcombe, Barnstaple

Br B. Hoare Delaware Foods Ltd, Reefer Groupage Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in bumpers and no promise as yet over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-

7 WHATS

COOKING

(IRE) (81) F42/PPP-

B g Shirocco (GER) - Pixie Dust (IRE)

Syd Hosie

6 11-4

Tom Bellamy

Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Br Jim Lanigan Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up all 3 starts over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-

1-2-3: 1.LUMI PLUGIN 2.HE KNOWS BETTER (IRE) 3.AN CAILIN CIUIN (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

AN CAILIN CIUIN

(IRE) (15) 3/26053-

B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Sliabh Donn (IRE)

6 10-11

Brendan Powell

Mr J. Lee Henrietta C Knight, Wantage

Br Margaret Mullins & Tom O’Brien Carpenter & Paterson Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWShaped as if needing the run on first outing since leaving Ms Margaret Mullins when last of 5 in novice hurdle at Newbury (20.5f, heavy) in March. Tongue tie and more like it on the back of a breathing operation when third at Southwell TFRHHHHI BHA100

9 BARE ASSETS

(IRE) (125) 1//P-

B or Br m Konig Turf (GER) - Lady Hawk (GER)

Mrs Anne-Louise Game

Br Mr Joanne Leahy

7 10-11

Gavin Sheehan

Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£82,000 buy after winning a point in April 2022 Took a while for new connections to get her to the track and she shaped as though badly in need of the run on January’s hurdles debut TFRHHIII BHA-

10 DRISHOGUE

(IRE) (19) 6/0U- 5 10-11

Ch m Mount Nelson - African Keys (IRE)

Nick Gifford Racing Club

James Davies

Nick Gifford, Findon

Br Brian Griffin Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in bumpers and unseated rider at the first on hurdles bow. TFRHIIII BHA-

11 SINGAPORE LADY

(GB) (31) P- 5 10-11

Br m Schiaparelli (GER) - Kim Tian Road (IRE)

Lorcan Williams

Mrs Camilla Scott Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORMVIEW5,000 gns 3-y-o, Schiaparelli mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Singapore Saga and modest hurdler Asian Spice Well backed but never looked like getting involved on last month’s hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

12 WESTMILL (GB) (24)

062-

Br m Westerner - Miltara (IRE)

6 10-11

Marc Goldstein

B Cockerell & Mrs D Grissell Diana Grissell, Brightling

Br Diana Grissell & Barry Cockerell

TIMEFORMVIEW Left previous form well behind when second of 8 at Plumpton, allowed to dictate and no match for the winner. Task is to now back that up TFRHHHII BHA-

13 SULLIVAN BAY (IRE)

B g Australia - Chatting (IRE)

(19) P0- 4 10-10

Paul O’Brien

Affiliate Racing Sullivan Bay Syndicate Henrietta C Knight, Wantage

Br Chatting Partnership Frank Inns

TIMEFORMVIEWPulled up in a juvenile hurdle at the end of 2023 Did win on AW Flat for Gary Brown in January but well held since joining this yard, including back hurdling last month. Engaged 2.25 Ffos Las Tuesday. TFRHIIII BHA-

2023: HOT ROD LINCOLN (IRE) 7 11 4 Nick Scholfield 8-15 (Harry Fry) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8, 9, 13. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 13. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 He Knows Better (IRE), 7-2 Lumi Plugin (GB), 4-1 Artiste d’Ainay (FR), 5-1 Global Focus (IRE), 10-1 An Cailin Ciuin (IRE), 14-1 Westmill (GB), 25-1 Singapore Lady (GB), 40-1 Bare Assets (IRE), 250-1 Stancheski (IRE), 300-1 Carrickfergus (IRE), Whats Cooking (IRE), Drishogue (IRE), Sullivan Bay (IRE)

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

BETTING RING MANAGER

Please note the betting ring manager is now located at the end of the Performance Foundations Bar Lounge The betting ring manager should be contacted in relation to any dispute with the on-course bookmakers.

PARADE RING

All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post

THIRD RACE 6.10

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 104YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE STAR SPORTS BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G & J Moore (73 wins from 346 runners, 21%) runs TIME TO DAZZLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs TIME TO DAZZLE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROLL WITH IT trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 264 miles.

While MY GIFT TO YOU was fortunate when scoring at Catterick last time, his record since joining the James Owen yard is hard to knock and he shades preference ahead of Sherborne, who will be a big threat if backing up his latest Wincanton effort. Filanderer and chase debutant Time To Dazzle both make each-way appeal

1 SHERBORNE (IRE) (42) 241P32-

B g Getaway (GER) - Luck of The Deise (IRE)

Brendan Powell

Geoff Kennington and Geoff Nicholas Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Mrs E A. Pendarves Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice over hurdles and confirmed the promise of previous starts in this sphere when striking at Wincanton (2 1/2m, heavy) in December Just touched off back over the same C&D last time and another bold show could be on the way. TFRHHHHI BHA105

2 ROLL WITH IT (IRE) (167) 6//0164P-

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Que Pasa (IRE)

REBEL JUMPING II

Br Mr Patrick McCormack

8 12-0

James Bowen

Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORMVIEWOff mark over hurdles at Market Rasen last summer and wasn’t beaten far switched to handicap company when fourth of 6 at Southwell (20.4f) 3 months later Inauspicious start to chase career soon after, though, and he’s opposable on debut for new yard TFRHHIII BHA105

3 MOYTIER

(FR) (30) 4F4133-

Ch g Falco (USA) - C’Est Trop Injuste (FR)

7 11-13

Tom Bellamy

Mr Willem Van Der Horst Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Br Denis Peltier & Jean-Louis Moyne Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWHad been shaping up well prior to opening his account in ready fashion at Wincanton (2 1/2m, heavy) in February. Wasn’t in the same form next time but creditable third back over hurdles since and will have an each-way chance if able to reproduce that form returned to this sphere TFRHHHII BHA104

4 MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) (63) 341121- D

B g Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE)

6 11-13

Mr Alex Chadwick (7)

LPOG 23 NH James Owen, Newmarket

Br Michael Moloney racehorse-ownership.com

TIMEFORM VIEWImmediateimprovementuponjoiningJames Owen,scoringtwice over hurdles last year and madeit 3-4in thissphereunderAlexChadwick atCatterick (19f, soft) in March. Fortunate winner that day (probably would’ve finished second had Master Breffni not departed 2 out) but strong claims nonetheless TFRHHHHH BHA104

5 TIME TO DAZZLE (IRE) (43) 55P/21P- CD

B g Zambezi Sun - Born To Dazzle (IRE)

David Leon & James Devine

6 11-12

Caoilin Quinn (3)

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br John White K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a useful family and made a good start switched to handicaps over hurdles, finding just one too good at Uttoxeter prior to going one better here in February. Ran no sort of a race at Taunton next time but interesting to see how he gets on now tackling the larger obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA103

6 IRON MIKE (GB) (820) 442560//- 8 11-9

Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Regal Velvet Gavin Sheehan

The Thursberg Syndicate Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Br Clarendon Farm Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWNow 14lb lower in the weights than when runner-up at Wincanton on debut for Harriet Brown in December 2021. Seen out just 3 times since, though, and can only be watched starting out for new yard on the back of a monster absence TFRHIIII BHA100

7 FAMILY BUSINESS (FR) (44) 03P430- C

7 11-8

B g Kitkou (FR) - Santa Senam (FR) Lilly Pinchin

The Boom Syndicate Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br Mr C. Antoine Robinot & Mr P Marie Robin LAP Electrical Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 5 times from 21 starts over fences but it’s been a while since he last fired on all cylinders. Blinkers replace cheekpieces here and hopes are very much pinned on the new headgear helping to spark a return to form TFRHHIII BHA99

1-2-3:

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

FILANDERER (GB) (58) 4/40225-

8 11-1

B g Kayf Tara - Flirtatious David Bass

Mrs M. D. W. Morrison

Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Br Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Bridgend Hotel

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who bettered hurdles exploits at the first attempt in this sphere when second in a Wincanton handicap chase in December Hasn’t gone from that since but it’s still early days for this 8-y-o as a chaser and he’s not without hope. TFRHHHII BHA92

9 PHIL THE SOCK

(IRE) (16) PP/3UPP-

B g Fame And Glory - Quinnsboro Native (IRE)

7 10-3

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Mrs K. H. York Phil York, Effingham Common

Br Mary Fanning McCormack

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden hurdler/chaser for Ben Pauling and pulled up over hurdles on first start under Rules for this yard at Kempton 16 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA80

10 MISTER UPTON (GB) (37) 0P0/P04-

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Whispering Grace

Mrs l Finnegan

5 10-2

Rex Dingle

Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Mrs L. Finnegan Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW No great shakes over hurdles and will need to improve for the switch to fences if he’s to play a leading role here TFRHIIII BHA76

11 SHAW’S CROSS (IRE)

(13) 342530-

B g Mr Dinos (IRE) - Capparoe Cross (IRE)

Mareildar Racing Part 1

12 10-2

Philip Armson (3)

Andy Irvine, East Grinstead

Br Mr N. Davis Funnel Fuel

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who gained his first chasing success at Plumpton in January 2023. Rather hit-and-miss since and likely to find a few too good here TFRHIIII BHA75

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 11.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

TIME TO DAZZLE: Following its run on 26/3/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

IRON MIKE: Following its run on 8/2/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 My Gift To You (IRE), 7-2 Sherborne (IRE), 6-1 Filanderer (GB), 15-2 Moytier (FR), 10-1 Time To Dazzle (IRE), 14-1 Family Business (FR), 20-1 Roll With It (IRE), 33-1 Iron Mike (GB), 40-1 Shaw’s Cross (IRE), 50-1 Mister Upton (GB), 200-1 Phil The Sock (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 6.40

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 166YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE STARSPORTS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Mulholland (24 wins from 170 runners, 14%) runs THE BOLD THADY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs THE BOLD THADY LONGEST TRAVELLER: WESEEKHERTHERE trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 143 miles.

It’s tough to get away from AWORKINPROGRESS, who was suited by the increase in trip to get off the mark here just under 6 weeks ago and with more to come as stamina is drawn out further, Nick Gifford’s 5-y-o is a confident selection to follow up. The main danger may emerge from The Bold Thady, who is yet to get his head in front but boasts consistent form figures, with Thirtyfour Thirty rounding off the shortlist back at this track

1 WESEEKHERTHERE (IRE) (17) 41P020- 5 11-12

B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Rhythm Nation (IRE)

Micheal Nolan

Mr Peter Williams Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Kildaragh Stud Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper/hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott who stepped up plenty on her stable debut run when second of 7 in mares’ handicap at Hereford (19.7f) in November Ran poorly on return at Wincanton (21.4f, good) 17 days ago and now hiked up in distance. TFRHHIII BHA106

2

THE

WISE TRAVELLER

(IRE) (17) 23/0110- CD 8 11-9

B g Getaway (GER) - Butterfly Betty (IRE)

Yen Hall Farm Racing

James Best

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Br Mr Nigel Peters Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWArrived seeking a hat-trick but possibly found the race coming too soon after just 9 days off when down the field at Stratford (26.4f, good to soft) 17 days ago, never involved having gone in snatches. Bounce back needed TFRHHHII BHA103

3

WESTTARA (GB) (19) 2/33r30- 9 11-9

B g Westerner - Miltara (IRE)

Cockerell Cowing Racing

Marc Goldstein

Diana Grissell, Brightling

Br A Cowing TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldinbumpersandhavingshownlittleonhisfirst2startsoverhurdlesin2021(wononcefrommorethanadozenpointrunssince),exceeded expectations when third in maiden at Plumpton last month. Failed by a long chalk to repeat that sent handicapping last time, though TFRHHIII BHA103

4 THIRTYFOUR THIRTY (GB) (17) 644166- C 5 11-9

B g Telescope (IRE) - Lifeboat Mona

Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd & Partners

Br Dr Bryan Mayoh

Gavin Sheehan

Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper winner for Nigel Twiston-Davies and found some improvement when opening his account over hurdles for present stable at this track (17.7f) in December Disappointed on both subsequent starts but a return to this venue could spark a revival TFRHHHII BHA103

5 CHABADATIKA (FR) (98) F51/05P- 5 11-7

Gr m Magneticjim (IRE) - Chabada Le Dun (FR)

Mr Willem Van Der Horst

Br Elisabeth Cucheval, David Dahan & Salomo

Lorcan Murtagh

Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form over hurdles in France but has beaten just one rival on both completed starts for this yard Headgear left off returning from 3 months off and the handicapper relinquishes his grip further. TFRHHIII BHA101

6

BOBALOT

(GB) (22) 4P14P5- C 7 11-5

Gr g Camelot - Riva Snows (IRE)

Fusion Racing Club

Tom Bellamy

Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br Biddestone Stud Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways back hurdling in 2 3/4m course handicap in January. Little to shout about since but is edging back down the weights as a result. Cheekpieces back on upped in distance TFRHHHII BHA99

7 THE BOLD THADY (IRE) (26) 3/23B25- 7 11-4

B g Milan - Princesse Rooney (FR)

The Boot Inn Partnership

Thomasina Eyston (7)

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Michael O’Neill 2 D Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWeak finisher who has yet to win but he does have consistent form figures, not disgraced when 9 lengths fifth of 6 to The Wise Traveller in handicap at Fakenham (23.4f, good) last month. In the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA98

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Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 AWORKINPROGRESS (IRE) (41) 4/50061- C 5 11-2

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reine d’Or (IRE)

Mr John P. McManus

Br Mr & Mrs P. Haughey

James Davies

Nick Gifford, Findon

TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous form well behind when making second handicap start a winning one at this track in March, finding plenty over 21.8f trip There should be more to come as stamina is drawn out further so he’s a huge player TFRHHHHH BHA96

2023: SIROBBIE (IRE) 9 12 0 Robert Dunne 4-1 (Ian Williams) 6 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Aworkinprogress (IRE), 9-2 The Bold Thady (IRE), 13-2 Thirtyfour Thirty (GB), 8-1 The Wise Traveller (IRE), 10-1 Bobalot (GB), 16-1 Weseekherthere (IRE), 28-1 Chabadatika (FR), 50-1 Westtara (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 7.10

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 210YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE STAR SPORTS HANDICAP STEEPLE

CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G & J Moore (73 wins from 346 runners, 21%) runs TWENTY TWENTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs TWENTY TWENTY

WEIGHTWATCHER: TWENTY TWENTY won off a handicap mark of 107, his rating is now down 9lb to 98. LONGEST TRAVELLER: EIGHTYTWO TEAM & FRIENDS DON’T ASK trained by C Ellam, Market Drayton, 195 miles.

JOE COTTON made a big impression when scoring at Exeter on chasing debut and, although only running respectably here next time, he’s worth a chance to get back on the up trying this trip for the first time. Seymour Promise is a danger if in the same form as last time and Astroman can’t be ruled out

1 FRIENDS DON’T ASK (GB) (107)

B g Champs Elysees - Kintyre

Nick Scholfield

Mr Robert P. Clarke Clare Ellam, Market Drayton

Br Fittocks Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in 2021/22 for Martin Smith but doesn’t seem to retain much ability these days. TFRHIIII BHA100

2 TWENTY TWENTY (IRE) (56) PU013P- C 9 11-12

B g Henrythenavigator (USA) - Distinctive Look (IRE)

Mark Albon and Gary Moore

Caoilin Quinn (3)

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br Wertheimer & Frere K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWGradually warmed to his task under a more forceful ride when capitalising on much-reduced mark at Wincanton in December Backed that up when third at Huntingdon next time, but ran poorly on his latest outing TFRHHIII BHA98

3 JOE COTTON (IRE) (19) 405013- 6 11-9

B g Mount Nelson - Miss Compliance (IRE)

Mr P. Moore

Lorcan Williams

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br James Murtagh Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who left hurdle efforts behind when making a successful chase debut in 19f Exeter handicap in March. Shaped as if still in form when third here next time and worth a chance to resume winning ways up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA95

4 UALLRIGHTHARRY (IRE) (17) P00P1P- CD 12 11-6

B g Craigsteel - Enchanted Valley (IRE)

Mrs S. Stanier

Tom Cannon

Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne

Br Desmond Devereux Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a big drop in the weights when back to form over C&D in March but followed it with a lacklustre effort at Stratford Claims if he’s on a going day. TFRHHHII BHA92

5 ASTROMAN (GB) (17) 442430- CD

B g Garswood - Mega (IRE)

7 11-5

Tom Bellamy

Mr Adrian Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Br Mystic Meg Limited Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWAfter 6 months off he ran well over hurdles at Plumpton in April. Probably found the race coming too soon back over fences at Wincanton next time but visor goes back on and he won twice around this time last year TFRHHHII BHA91

6 RIVER TYNE (GB) (14) 2/PP223- 9 11-4

B m Geordieland (FR) - Not Now Nellie

Mr T Allan and Mrs H Allan

James Davies

Nick Gifford, Findon

Br Allan Munnis Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Good efforts both starts prior to latest effort at Uttoxeter, when shaping as if still in form for a long way. This quicker ground should help and she’s not one to write off. TFRHHHII BHA90

7 GETUPEARLY (GB) (13) 0P6/B06- 7 11-2

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Come The Dawn Micheal Nolan

The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Richard & Caroline Mathias Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who shaped a bit better than the result when sixth of 15 at Warwick 13 days ago. Mark looks potentially lenient if he can build on that TFRHHHII BHA88

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

TOUCH TIGHT (IRE) (19) 332220-

B g Touch of Land (FR) - Classic China

Mrs K. H. York

Br Robert B. Hodgins

12 10-13

Mr Phillip York (5)

Phil York, Effingham Common

TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 11 in handicap chase (18/1) at this course (19.5f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip Tough to assess at present. TFRHHIII BHA85

9 SEYMOUR PROMISE (IRE) (27) 0P2P51- 8 10-10

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Loadsapromise (IRE)

The Butterwick Syndicate

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br R. McCarthy Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW 10/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at Taunton (23f, soft) 27 days ago, driven clear Obvious claims if in the same form but he’s not the most reliable. TFRHHHHI BHA82

10 EIGHTYTWO TEAM (IRE) (252) 353135- 8 10-6

B m Mahler - Lady Hillingdon

Mr Robert P. Clarke

Ben Jones

Clare Ellam, Market Drayton

Br T. & H. Kilkenny Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden in Ireland who finally bucked that trend equipped with a first-time tongue tie at Southwell (3m) last July Added to patchy record when below form at Uttoxeter when last seen and hard to make a strong case for after 8 months off. TFRHHIII BHA78

11 FAMA

ET

GLORIA

(IRE) (18) 6/PP133- 8 10-4

B g Fame And Glory - Clonogan (IRE)

Mr Michael Hawker

Br Peter McCrea

Harry Reed

Mike Hawker, Chippenham

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in Limerick claiming hurdle on final start for Joseph O’Brien No impact under Rules for yard but has made his mark in points TFRHIIII BHA76

12 CLOUDY

FLAMINGO (IRE)

(50) P50053- 8 10-2

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Flamingo Star (IRE)

Gavin Sheehan

Mr Christopher John Sprake Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Br Joseph Campbell The Injured Jockeys Fund

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who has made little impact under Rules to date and looks set for another struggle from out of the weights TFRHHIII BHA72

13 ELZAARO (IRE)

(19) 60/5446- 6 10-2

B g Elzaam (AUS) - Uncharted Waters (IRE)

Mr H J Jarvis & Mrs P Jarvis

Marc Goldstein

Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne

Br Valerie Madden Karen Jewell Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Little to shout about in a bumper/over obstacles and is hard to make a case for from out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA72

2023: DOCTOR FOLEY (IRE) 6 10 11 Rex Dingle 4-6 (Anthony Honeyball) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Visor worn by No. 2, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 11, 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 10, 11.

Stewards Note:

UALLRIGHTHARRY: Following its run on 21/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Seymour Promise (IRE), 4-1 Joe Cotton (IRE), 8-1 Getupearly (GB), 9-1 Astroman (GB), 10-1 River Tyne (GB), 14-1 Uallrightharry (IRE), 20-1 Twenty Twenty (IRE), 22-1 Eightytwo Team (IRE), Cloudy Flamingo (IRE), 25-1 Elzaaro (IRE), 33-1 Touch Tight (IRE), 50-1 Friends Don’t Ask (GB), 66-1 Fama Et Gloria (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 7.40

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

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£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Mulholland (24 wins from 170 runners, 14%) runs JAMAICAINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs JAMAICAINE LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRINCESS UNIQUE trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 264 miles.

The drop back in trip could suit SEASMOKE who is taken to build on her encouraging run at Ludlow a couple of weeks ago Jamie Snowden’s Janworth is a possible improver in handicaps and is next on the list. Orbys River would also firmly enter the reckoning if showing up here rather than Southwell on Tuesday.

1 MISS MAHMITE (IRE) (173) 342PP///P-

B m Mahler - Davids Delight (IRE)

Mrs J A. Thomas

9 11-12

Harry Bannister

Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br Thistletown Stud Tally Ho Farm Ltd TIMEFORM VIEWSeemed to show fair form when second in a Doncaster novice hurdle for Phil Kirby in November 2020 but has pulled up in 3 handicaps in a very light career since Starts out for another new yard here after a further 6 months off. TFRHHIII BHA94

2 JANWORTH (GB) (36) 3/044- 7 11-10

B m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Buxom (IRE)

Mr & Mrs Ward Jamie Snowden Racing Club

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br A. J. & Mrs J. Ward Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWPoor form in her qualifying runs over hurdles this year but was third in a bumper at the start of her career and it wouldn’t be a surprise were she to take a step forward now handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA92

3 MERMAIDS CAVE (IRE) (15) 200030- 5 11-8

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Kylebeg Dancer (IRE)

Keaveney, Butcher & Partners

Mr Alex Chadwick (7)

James Owen, Newmarket

Br Ms Geraldine Regan Keaveney Contractors LTD

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit of a patchy record, finishing a well-held seventh of 14 over 20.5f at Southwell on recent first outing for the James Owen stable TFRHHHII BHA90 (-2)

4 JAMAICAINE (FR) (90) 23/0PP- 5 11-3

Gr m Martinborough (JPN) - Desideria (FR)

Brendan Powell

Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Guy Cherel

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a French bumper and Sedgefield novice hurdle on her first 2 starts but has lost her way badly in 3 outings since, including a handicap. Off 3 months. Could only consider if backed TFRHHIII BHA85

5 SEASMOKE (IRE) (14) 2/65044-

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Tops Island (FR)

Cavalry and Guards Racing

6 11-2

James Bowen

Billy Aprahamian, Towcester

Br P. & A. Heskin Fairfax and Favor Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on the second of 2 starts in Irish points Shaped well when fourth of 9 over 21f at Ludlow a fortnight ago, going with enthusiasm. That was only her second handicap and there could easily be more to come Big player TFRHHHHH BHA84

6 MISS POPALONG (GB) (69) 00PF-

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Popaway

5 10-11

Micheal Nolan

Top of the Pops Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Pauline Harkin Velvet Energy Uk Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t shown much so far but that may change now switching to a low-grade handicap. All the more interesting if backed TFRHHHII BHA79

7 PRINCESS UNIQUE (GB) (233) 063000- 5 10-8

B m Telescope (IRE) - Grape Tree Flame Ben Jones

Steve & Jackie Fleetham

Br F. Lloyd

Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor in bumpers/over hurdles. More chance now handicapping back from a break but could only consider if backed TFRHHIII BHA76

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

ORBYS RIVER (IRE) (32) 66P2U2-

B m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Give Us A Look (IRE)

6 10-7

Toby Wynne (3)

Church Farm Racing Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br William Codd Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden but has finished runner-up on last 2 completed starts in handicaps. Player if turning up Engaged 7.12 Southwell Tuesday. TFRHHHHI BHA75

9 HEY DAY BABY

(IRE) (42) 00/00PP-

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Midnight Choir (IRE)

Coral Racing Club

6 10-5

Jack Hogan (3)

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Benjamin J. Daunt Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW £45,000 buy after winning last of 4 starts in Irish points but has yet to make an impact under Rules, including pulling up in 2 handicaps this spring Remains to be seen whether a change of headgear (cheekpieces for blinkers) makes a difference TFRHHIII BHA71

10

SILVER BOBBIN

(IRE) (24) PP5-

Gr or Ro f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Soraaya (IRE)

4 10-5

James Davies

Endless Acres ten Adam West, Epsom

Br Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form on Flat/in 3 races over hurdles. Handicap debut in this sphere Hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA78

11 ALL BLUES (IRE)

(82) 0554-

B f Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Mood Indigo (IRE)

Rees & Partners

4 10-5

James Best

Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Br Ballylinch Stud JMC Surfacing Contractors

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form on Flat in Ireland and little impact in 4 starts over hurdles so far, including well-held fourth on Fakenham handicap debut in February. Tough to fancy from out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA73

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11.

Stewards Note:

HEY DAY BABY: Following its run on 27/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Seasmoke (IRE), 9-2 Janworth (GB), 5-1 Orbys River (IRE), 9-1 Jamaicaine (FR), 10-1 Mermaids Cave (IRE), 11-1 Miss Popalong (GB), 14-1 Princess Unique (GB), 20-1 Miss Mahmite (IRE), 25-1 Hey Day Baby (IRE), 33-1 Silver Bobbin (IRE), 40-1 All Blues (IRE)

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TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

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£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Mulholland (24 wins from 170 runners, 14%) runs AL SAYAH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs AL SAYAH

LONGEST TRAVELLER: NEWMILL GETAWAY trained by D Brace, Bridgend, 190 miles.

NEWMILL GETAWAY looks nicely treated on her return to handicapping and gets the nod in the finale Lady Caro and Lady Salvador can also make their presence felt

1 LADY CARO (IRE) (19) 46/6502-

6 11-12

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Springinherstep (IRE) Joe Anderson (5)

Mr & Mrs A Millett

Br Denis Noonan

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form in bumpers and posted best effort in this sphere when second of 8 in handicap hurdle (13/8) at this course (17.7f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Likely contender TFRHHHHI BHA92

2 CHARMIAN’S PLACE (IRE) (37) 4404B3- 6 11-11

B m Telescope (IRE) - Zahra’s Place

Mrs J K. Buckle

Paul O’Brien

Neil King, Burderop

Br Mrs J. K. Buckle Bildeston Crown

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success but acquitted herself well when third of 9 on handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 37 days ago. Claims if able to build on that Had wind operation. TFRHHHII BHA91

3 DELIGHTFUL GUEST (IRE) (295) 0///P/U4P- 11 11-7

B m Beneficial - Saddlers Green (IRE)

Mr Phillip York (5)

Mr P. York Phil York, Effingham Common

Br James Browne

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed just poor form over hurdles for J. D. Motherway in 2019/20 and not seen under Rules since pulled up for this yard at Southwell last summer TFRHIIII BHA87

4 SELKIRK GRACE (GB) (84) 35502P-

Ch m Cityscape - Jasmeno

5 11-4

David Bass

MNC Racing Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Br Melksham Craic Bridgend Hotel

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown in bumpers and made more impact than previously over hurdles when runner-up in Taunton handicap (16.5f) in January. Ran no sort of race at Hereford next time but could well bounce back here Had wind operation. TFRHHHII BHA84

5 NEWMILL GETAWAY (IRE) (12) 225006- 5 11-3

B m Getaway (GER) - Presenting Newmill (IRE)

Connor Brace

Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend

Br Derwent Dene Farm

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner in bumpers who shaped nicely, back from 3 months off, when sixth of 16 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good, 9/1) 12 days ago. Merits consideration back handicapping here. TFRHHHHH BHA83

6 FAR AWAY WEST (IRE) (17) U6/500- 5 10-12

Br m Yeats (IRE) - Pass The Honey (IRE)

Harry Reed

Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne

Br Oliver Loughlin

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to trouble the judge under Rules and remains to be seen if switch to handicapping brings about improvement TFRHHIII BHA78

7 AL SAYAH (GB) (17) 054- 4 10-9

B f Golden Horn - Acquisition

Jane Nuala Cartwright

Brendan Powell

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Shaikh Daij Al Khalifa Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat Not landed a blow thus far over timber but remains open to improvement on handicap hurdle debut and is worth monitoring in the market. TFRHHHII BHA83

1-2-3: 1.NEWMILL GETAWAY (IRE) 2.LADY CARO (IRE) 3.LADY SALVADOR (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

LADY SALVADOR (IRE)

(171) 045/2-

B m El Salvador (IRE) - Flora May

Mr Jonathan Richard Dean Burnside

Br Shay Slevin

TIMEFORMVIEW

8 10-6

Gavin Sheehan

Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes

Showed she can make an impact from a basement mark when second of 7 on her Fontwell handicap debut/reappearance in November That form isn’t great but she remains low mileage and must enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA72

9 DEN THE DIVA (GB)

(17) 4/00PPP-

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bisou

Eventmasters Racing

Br Highbury Stud Ltd

5 10-5

James Best

Andy Irvine, East Grinstead

Eventmasters Ltd, Funnel Fuel

TIMEFORMVIEW Little form in mares’ novice hurdles and failed to complete in handicaps all starts this year Best watched. 1lb out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA70

10 TRICKALIGHT (IRE)

(19) P/05654-

B m Leading Light (IRE) - Horner Mill (IRE)

Knowle Racing Stables Limited

8 10-5

Chris Ward (3)

Deborah Cole, Solihull

Br Miriam & John Murphy Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who posted her best effort over hurdles when fourth of 8 in handicap (14/1) at this course (17.7f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Not certain to repeat that effort but warrants respect nonetheless 1lb out of the weights TFRHHHII BHA70

2023:(See Div 1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2, 4. Stewards Note:

SELKIRK GRACE: Following its run on 14/2/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

NEWMILL GETAWAY: Following its run on 26/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Lady Caro (IRE), 4-1 Newmill Getaway (IRE), 6-1 Lady Salvador (IRE), 7-1 Selkirk Grace (GB), 11-1 Charmian’s Place (IRE), 12-1 Al Sayah (GB), 14-1 Trickalight (IRE), 22-1 Far Away West (IRE), 50-1 Delightful Guest (IRE), 100-1 Den The Diva (GB)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.10 - THE STAR SPORTS WE BELIEVE IN BOOKMAKING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race 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 May 5th, 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 Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Star Sports will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 25 entries at £30. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

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Second Race 5.40 - THE DOWNLOAD THE STAR SPORTS APP MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Star Sports will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries at £38. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Third Race 6.10 - THE STAR SPORTS BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Star Sports will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries at £30. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Fourth Race 6.40 - THE STARSPORTS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Star Sports will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries at £38. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 7.10 - THE STAR SPORTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Star Sports will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries at £30. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Sixth Race 7.40 - THE STARSPORTSBET.CO.UK MARES’ NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Star Sports will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries at £30. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 8.10 - THE STARSPORTSBET.CO.UK MARES’ NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Star Sports will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries at £30. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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