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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.
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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
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To upgrade from the Grandstand & Paddock enclosure to the Premier Enclosure, simply visit the racecourse office and pay £5
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SUNDAY 26 MAY
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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
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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 2.39
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE STAR SPORTS WE BELIEVE IN
BOOKMAKING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): C Williams (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs DIAMOND MONARCH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs FINE MARGIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: FINE MARGIN trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.
This looks no more than a formality for FINE MARGIN, who sets the standard and is fully expected to open his account. Bless The Moon is the likeliest winner if the favourite underperforms.
colours no horse age st lb
1 DIAMOND MONARCH (IRE) (151) P/0- 7 11-4
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Otorum (IRE)
Diamond Racing & Paul Lightfoot
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mrs Noeleen and Tom O’Toole NAF
TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in Chepstow hurdles 11 months apart for Sam Thomas TFRHIIII BHA-
2
FINE MARGIN (IRE) (43) 420/2P0-
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sumtin Nice (IRE)
Mr P. Davies
Br Seamus Cooney
7 11-4
Mr P. W. Mullins
W. P. Mullins, Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEWMaiden who made a promising debut for the Willie Mullins yard when runner-up in a valuable Haydock handicap (24.2f, good to soft) earlier this season Hasn’t fired on either outing since but has found an excellent opportunity here TFRHHHHH BHA128
3 HE’S A STEEL (IRE) (507) 5PPP0/-
Br g Craigsteel - Blue River (IRE)
7 11-4
Lewis Saunders (7)
Mr F. J. Brennan Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
Br Timothy O’Sullivan
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show much in points or a bumper at Ffos Las. Has left Ryan Potter prior to this hurdling debut. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 OVAL STREET (IRE) (90) 4/43542-
8 11-4
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Day’s Over Fergus Gillard
Mr M Hoskins Mark Gillard, Sherborne
Br P. J. Reynolds
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner but only modest form over obstacles so far, runner-up at Plumpton last time Needs to step up markedly TFRHHHII BHA89
5 BLESS
THE
MOON (IRE) (21) 44F54-2 BF
6 10-11
Ch m Sea Moon - No One Tells Me Lilly Pinchin
Mrs Alice Vaughan-Jones James Owen, Newmarket
Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe
James Owen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Some promise in an Irish novice hurdle for Barry Fitzgerald 9 months ago and placed in a point last time, so seems the likeliest to capitalise if Fine Margin underperforms. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 ON THE
NOSE
(GB) (5) UP0-
6 10-11
B m Brazen Beau (AUS) - Little Annie Lee Edwards
Mr Ben Pay Adam West, Epsom
Br Greenstone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper on Flat and no show so far over hurdles. Hard to make a case for. TFRHIIII BHA-
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Stewards Note: HE’S A STEEL: Following its run on 5/1/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 2-9 Fine Margin (IRE), 7-1 Bless The Moon (IRE), 25-1 Oval Street (IRE), 66-1 Diamond Monarch (IRE), 80-1 On The Nose (GB), 150-1 He’s A Steel (IRE)
SECOND RACE 3.14
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 104YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DOWNLOAD THE STAR SPORTS APP 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 (74 wins from 348 runners, 21%) runs CALL OFF THE DOGS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (3 wins from 34 runners, 9%) runs CALL OFF THE DOGS
WEIGHTWATCHER: SHAW’S CROSS won off a handicap mark of 83, his rating is now down 8lb to 75. LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLAZE A TRAIL trained by J & R Flint, Bridgend, 190 miles.
MISTER UPTON is clearly much more at home in this sphere than he had been over hurdles given the manner of his ready chase-debut win over C&D 18 days ago and he can defy an 8lb rise Call Off The Dogs has gradually recaptured his best after an absence and rates the main threat ahead of Hidalgo des Bordes, who had excuses last time
1 HIDALGO DES BORDES (FR) (31) 2/00310- 7 12-0
B g Coastal Path - Ahkel Vie (FR)
James Bowen
The Luck Family Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br EARL Les Bordes de Mornay & G. Hanquiez
1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWPromising individual who found significant improvement when making a winning chase debut in 11-runner handicap at Exeter (17.5f, good) last month. Clearly wasn’t 100% (reportedly made a noise) when turned out under a penalty soon after and worth another chance TFRHHHHI BHA101
2 BLAZE A TRAIL (IRE)
(35) 3622P2- C D 10 11-13
B g Morozov (USA) - Bright Blaze (IRE)
Belly’s Heroes
Connor Brace
John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend
Br J. H. Kidd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWRattled off a 5-timer over fences in 2022 and he ran well on the back of 7 months off when second of 5 in handicap chase at Wincanton (15.7f) 35 days ago. Mark is steadily easing and he could be sharper with that run under his belt. TFRHHHII BHA100
3 CALL OFF THE DOGS
(IRE) (10) 1//PP44-1 C 9 11-9
Ch g Bienamado (USA) - Lady Charmere (IRE)
Caoilin Quinn (3)
Mr Brian Tetley Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Mr Padraig McKernan K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Missed whole of last year and has gradually recaptured his best this spring, resuming winning ways off a career-low mark at Fontwell 10 days ago. Player TFRHHHHI BHA96
4 ROYAL JUNIPER (IRE) (45) 41P050- 8 11-1
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Exit Stage Left (IRE)
Gee Tac Limited
Charlie Price (3)
Helen Nelmes, Dorchester
Br Martin Cullinane Gee Tac Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner over fences at Wexford for A. J. Martin last summer but disappointed on final start for that yard and little encouragement to glean from hurdle runs for present connections TFRHIIII BHA88
5 MISTER UPTON (GB) (18) P0/P04-1 CD 5 11-0
B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Whispering Grace Rex Dingle
Mrs l Finnegan
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Mrs L. Finnegan Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW No great shakes over hurdles but much improved to make a winning start in this sphere over C&D 18 days ago. Had enough in hand to suggest he can defy an 8lb rise TFRHHHHH BHA87
6 BALA BROOK (GB) (60) 220P0F-
B g Getaway (GER) - The Wicked Kipper
The Colin Tizzard Racing Club
6 10-9
Brendan Powell
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Mr Rowland Crellin Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWModest in bumpers and similar form when runner-up first 2 starts over hurdles but has made no impact in handicaps since Easy to oppose on chase bow. TFRHHIII BHA82
7 SHAW’S CROSS (IRE) (18) 42530-3
B g Mr Dinos (IRE) - Capparoe Cross (IRE)
12 10-2
Philip Armson (3)
Mareildar Racing Part 1 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 but latest 12 3/4 lengths third of 9 to Mister Upton over C&D was one of his better efforts and is 12lb better off with the winner here TFRHHHII BHA75
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
HIDALGO DES BORDES: Following its run on 25/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Mister Upton (GB), 3-1 Call Off The Dogs (IRE), 5-1 Hidalgo des Bordes (FR), 13-2 Blaze A Trail (IRE), 11-1 Shaw’s Cross (IRE), 25-1 Bala Brook (GB), 40-1 Royal Juniper (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 3.50
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE STAR SPORTS BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball (37 wins from 115 runners, 32%) runs BALLYFINN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs MIDNIGHT GOLD WEIGHTWATCHER: BOBALOT won off a handicap mark of 103, his rating is now down 7lb to 96. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ILLOGICAL LOGIC trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 190 miles.
MIDNIGHT GOLD is going the right way and a tongue strap may eke out further improvement, so she’s preferred to Stowaway Jess, whose bumper form gives her some scope for better now handicapping. Ballyfinn is another interesting handicap debutant.
colours no horse
1 SAMBEZI (FR) (31) 136254- C
B g Rajsaman (FR) - Tunis (FR)
Brendan Powell
Mrs Sarah McLean Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Br Mr Alban Chevalier Du Fau et al Oliver Signy Racing LLP TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Warwick a month ago and he’s worthy of interest from a handy mark. TFRHHHII BHA110
2 BALLYFINN (IRE) (32) P52/500-
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Boro Time (IRE)
6 12-0
Rex Dingle
Crest Racing V Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Crest Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in an Irish point and promising start when fifth in a warm Ascot novice in November Disappointed since but good chance he can get back on track switched to handicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA110
3 ALEXANDRA ROMANOV (IRE) (201) 41P/135- CD 7 11-12
Ch m Sixties Icon - Russian Empress (IRE)
Marc Goldstein
Balmer Farm Racing Sheena West, Lewes
Br Mr Canice Farrell Southdowns Unleashed
TIMEFORMVIEWDual course winner who failed to build on a successful return at Warwick in September Fresh from 6 months off and should be well tuned up, so one to note TFRHHHHI BHA108
4 STOWAWAY JESS (GB) (33) 45/3124-
B m Universal (IRE) - Kahlua Cove
7 11-7
Fern O’Brien (7) The FOB Racing Partnership 6 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br C. F. C. Jackson Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who opened her hurdling account in a weak race at Market Rasen (18.6f) last May. Yet to build on that but goes handicapping now. TFRHHHHI BHA103
5 SERMANDO (FR) (35) 132P3P- 10 11-6
Ch g Fuisse (FR) - Josephjuliusjodie (IRE)
Nick Scholfield West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd
Br M. & MME A. Humeau
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler who ran poorly back from a 7-month break at Wincanton last time, leaving him with a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA102
6 MIDNIGHT GOLD (IRE) (20) 3U5/21-2 7 11-6
B m Fame And Glory - Midnight Fox (IRE)
Neil Mulholland Racing Club
Br Geoffrey Thompson
Harry Cobden
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWStill not fully exposed and, having scored at Southwell a year ago, returned with another improved showing when second at Warwick. More to come and should take the beating in a first-time tongue strap. TFRHHHHH BHA102
7 ILLOGICAL LOGIC (FR) (45) 4/66403- 6 11-5
Ch g Coastal Path - Vierge Sainte (FR)
Trembath Nisbet Hughes Wright
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis NAF
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who hasn’t fired yet in handicaps but leaves the impression there’s a bigger effort in him when the market speaks in his favour
TFRHHHII BHA101
Gr g Camelot - Riva Snows (IRE)
Lorcan Williams
Fusion Racing Club 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. TFRHHHII BHA96
9 SAM’S AMOUR (GB) (87) 3/33P40-
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Aphrodisias (FR)
7 10-9
Adam Wedge
Mr Keiran Burke Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
Br Guy Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a pair of handicaps around 19f in the autumn Hasn’t really fired since but mark is becoming more appealing TFRHHIII BHA91
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5, 8.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 6, 8.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Stowaway Jess (GB), 7-2 Midnight Gold (IRE), 8-1 Ballyfinn (IRE), 9-1 Alexandra Romanov (IRE), 11-1 Bobalot (GB), 14-1 Illogical Logic (FR), 18-1 Sambezi (FR), 22-1 Sam’s Amour (GB), 33-1 Sermando (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 4.25
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 210YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE STARSPORTS.BET 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): A Honeyball (37 wins from 115 runners, 32%) runs DOCTOR FOLEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs DOCTOR FOLEY
WEIGHTWATCHER: LOUGH SALT won off a handicap mark of 82, his rating is now down 10lb to 72. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOUGH SALT trained by P Winks, Barnsley, 228 miles.
DOCTOR FOLEY looked back on song when third at Taunton last month and can resume winning ways with the return to this longer distance in his favour William Ewart arrives on the back of a decent third in a big field at Warwick and is next best.
colours no horse age st lb
1 FRIENDS DON’T ASK (GB) (18) PP4//PP-0 CD
B g Champs Elysees - Kintyre
Mr Robert P. Clarke
Brendan Powell
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 BHA95
2 DOCTOR FOLEY (IRE) (32) 1/15PP3- CD 7 11-5
B g Malinas (GER) - Quarryanna (IRE)
Farrer & Newton
Rex Dingle
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Tolisons Bloodstock Ltd Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in Irish points and has proved a different proposition sent chasing, landing handicaps at Bangor (24f) and this C&D last spring Lost his way after but back on track when third at Taunton last month and return to this trip will suit. Could be the answer TFRHHHHH BHA86
3 WILLIAM EWART (IRE) (31) 231333- 7 11-3
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Romantic Fashion (IRE)
Sue Howell
Nick Scholfield
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Ms Kathryn Tottenham NAF
TIMEFORMVIEWJustified support when scoring for the first time over fences at Southwell (3m, heavy) in February. Not so good next 2 starts but returned to form when third in 15-runner handicap chase at Warwick (3m) 31 days ago. Considered TFRHHHHI BHA84
4 TOAD OF TOAD HALL (GB) (15) P151P-P CD 8 11-1
B g Universal (IRE) - Double Mead
Philip Armson (3) Team Dunn
Br Mrs Katherine Smith-Maxwell
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice here last year, including this race, but he ran poorly last 2 starts 7 months apart. Risky. TFRHHHII BHA82
5 HE’LLSTOPATTHETOP (GB) (37) U/00PP5- 7 11-0
B g Telescope (IRE) - Kahooting Harry Kimber
C.P.S. Syndicate Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
Br Neil & Jane Maltby & Mr & Mrs R. Bandey
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who didn’t figure in 3 starts over timber and was a similar story on debut over fences at Taunton in December However, did offer some encouragement back from a break when fifth at Exeter last month and worth a try at this longer trip TFRHHHII BHA81
6 PRINCE CLENI (FR) (11) 1044P-P
6 10-10
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Cleni River (FR) Adam Wedge
Daffodil Racing Cleni
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br S.C.E.A de La Metairie NAF
TIMEFORMVIEWLittle form over hurdles but did well over fences at the start of last summer, runner-up at Uttoxeter before going one better at Southwell (both at around 3m). Disappointing since, however. TFRHHIII BHA77
7 LOUGH SALT (IRE) (19) 26620-4
13 10-5
B g Brian Boru - Castlehill Lady (IRE) Luke Scott (5)
Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan
Peter Winks, Barnsley
Br S. C. D. Syndicate Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in 3m handicap chases at Doncaster in early-2022. Form patchy since, though had no chance from miles out of the handicap last time TFRHHHII BHA72
2023: TOAD OF TOAD HALL 7 9 13 Philip Armson 5-1 (Alexandra Dunn) 5 ran
RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Doctor Foley (IRE), 11-4 William Ewart (IRE), 6-1 He’llstopatthetop (GB), 8-1 Toad of Toad Hall (GB), 12-1 Prince Cleni (FR), Lough Salt (IRE), 25-1 Friends Don’t Ask (GB)
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HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT FONTWELL PARK
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital.
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FIFTH RACE 5.00
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 166YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE STAR SPORTS 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball (37 wins from 115 runners, 32%) runs DEAR RALPHY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs CELTIC FORTUNE LONGEST TRAVELLER: KAPITALISTE trained by Alexandra Dunn, Wellington, 136 miles.
The booking of Harry Cobden for CELTIC FORTUNE catches the eye and he can bounce back to form and take advantage of his reduced mark. Recent Plumpton scorer Sandy Brook is the obvious danger.
1 SEIGNOR GRINGO (FR) (33)
B g Kamsin (GER) - Cinecitta (USA)
Mr Malcolm Hezel
Br Mr Alain Aupetit
5/12/P36-
6 12-0
Harry Bannister
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a claiming hurdle in France but has failed to make a significant impact in 3 handicaps for this yard (well-held third on penultimate start) Remains to be seen whether the refitting of cheekpieces (for the first time in Britain) sparks a revival TFRHHIII BHA100
2 SANDY BROOK (IRE) (14)
3//0PP4-1
Ch g Sandmason - Lovely Lolly (IRE)
9 11-13
Freddie Gordon (5) Goodwin Racing Ltd Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Paul Rothwell Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Struggled last season (mainly over fences) but showed he retains his ability when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Plumpton (25f) 14 days ago. Raised 7lb but retains handicapping scope on old form TFRHHHHI BHA99
3 DEAR RALPHY (IRE)
(37) 212FP6-
B g Westerner - Letterwoman (IRE)
8 11-5
Ben Godfrey
Mr J. Pike Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Patrick Mulcahy Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up either side of his decisive breakthrough success at Chepstow (3m, soft) in November Has lost his way since, though Hard to know what to expect TFRHHIII BHA91
4 CELTIC FORTUNE (IRE)
(18) 336P4-4
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rhinestone Cowgirl (IRE)
7 11-3
Harry Cobden
Mr Donald Bell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Joe Campbell Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced 3 times on the bounce in handicaps at around 2 1/2m at the start of last season Below that level when fourth at Fakenham and here this spring but is down to a mark in the 80s for the first time and Harry Cobden takes over the reins now. Also tongue tied first time TFRHHHHH BHA89
5 KAPITALISTE (FR) (14) 243P5-4
B g Intello (GER) - Kapitale (GER)
Team Dunn
Br Wertheimer et Frere
8 10-13
Philip Armson (3)
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLosing run is mounting up but he did go close on a handful of occasions last summer and a recent comeback fourth to Sandy Brook at Plumpton was respectable Might strip fitter now. TFRHHHII BHA85
6 DANZINI (IRE) (32) 0P/0336-
8 10-9
Br m Ocovango - Grainne Delight (IRE) Adam Wedge Whitcombe Racing Club Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
Br Finbar O’Reilly
TIMEFORMVIEWWon at Southwell in 2022 and back on track with headgear fitted when third twice last summer
Not disgraced on last month’s return from a break at Taunton and could go well TFRHHHII BHA81
7 GLORIOUS MIST (IRE) (14) 6230P-3
B m Fame And Glory - Amazon Mist (IRE)
7 10-2
Luke Scott (5) Mrs Elizabeth Anne Elliott Paddy Butler, Lewes
Br Denis Ahern
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden pointer and poor form over hurdles Latest 11 1/2 lengths third to Sandy Brook at Plumpton was a bit more encouraging but she’ll need more again to go close here TFRHIIII BHA72
2023: ASTROMAN 6 11 10 Harry Cobden 9-4 (Syd Hosie) 5 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Sandy Brook (IRE), 4-1 Celtic Fortune (IRE), 5-1 Danzini (IRE), 8-1 Kapitaliste (FR), 9-1 Seignor Gringo (FR), 14-1 Dear Ralphy (IRE), 25-1 Glorious Mist (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 5.35
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE starsportsbet.co.uk 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball (37 wins from 115 runners, 32%) runs SARSEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Jonjo & A O’Neill (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs CAWTHORNE BANKER LONGEST TRAVELLER: SARSEN trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 114 miles.
CAWTHORNE BANKER went close at Ludlow recently despite things not going his way and can show he’s still on a good mark. Happy Boy is next best ahead of Baikal
colours no horse age st lb
1 HAPPY BOY (FR) (8) 5053/1-5 BF
Gr g Rail Link - Vrai Bonheur (FR)
7 12-0
Freddie Gordon (5)
Brenda Ansell & Jane Goddard Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Mme Karine Perreau Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Came good at the fourth attempt over hurdles when cosily making a winning handicap debut back from 13 months off at Kempton (2m, good) in April. Respectable fifth at Uttoxeter since Should go well. TFRHHHHI BHA104
2 BEAT THE HEAT (GB) (51) 1311/3P- CD
B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Touriga
7 11-13
Sean Houlihan
Inside Track Racing Club Jim Boyle, Epsom
Br Wood Hall Stud Jim Boyle Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWBagged 3 handicap hurdles here in 2022 and, fit from the Flat, he put in a good shift when third of 12 here in October. Well held in both codes since, though may have needed the outing back on the AW latest TFRHHHII BHA103
3
CAWTHORNE
BANKER
(IRE) (14) 00531-2 BF 6 11-12
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Shees A Dante (IRE)
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mr E. A. Brook Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr Sam Doyle Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper performer who has improved over hurdles since handicapping and fitted with cheekpieces, winning at Kempton last month and better than result when second at Ludlow since Can show he’s still on a good mark and gets the vote TFRHHHHH BHA102
4 GOT GREY (FR) (13) F6004-4
Gr g Outstrip - Lovely Best (FR)
5 11-9
Charlie Price (3) Only Here For The Beer Helen Nelmes, Dorchester
Br S.C.E.A. Haras de Treli
TIMEFORM VIEWModest maiden hurdler in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell Showed promise for new yard when fourth of 14 in novice at Taunton (16.5f, soft) last month but could only manage a remote fourth back in a handicap at Hereford since TFRHHIII BHA99
5 BAIKAL (GB) (9) 16001P-
5 11-9
B g No Nay Never (USA) - Foreign Assignment (IRE) Lee Edwards Bagels Adam West, Epsom
Br The Pocock Family
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a maiden and handicap over 2m in the first half of last season and should be sharper for a recent run on the Flat at Newbury. TFRHHHII BHA99
6 SARSEN (USA) (87) 230/000-
6 10-11
Gr or Ro g Noble Mission - Kelley Marie (USA) Rex Dingle Elite Racing 002 Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Grey Begley & W. S. Farish Elite Racing Club
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice in maiden hurdles for Alan King in summer 2022 but unable to make an impact in 3 starts for this yard Needs first-time blinkers to make a difference. TFRHHIII BHA87
7 EVENTFUL (GB) (32) 6105/00- 7 10-11
B m Oasis Dream - Spectacle Tom Cannon Guy Dunphy, Chris Dillon, Mr C Seeney Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to refitted blinkers/back from 5 months off when doubling tally at Southwell in November 2022 Struggled to make an impact in just 4 subsequent outings and now goes without headgear. TFRHHIII BHA87
8 PRIVATORY (FR) (14) 0660P-P
B g Motivator - Peinture Rose (USA)
Mick Wright and Partners
Br Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois
6 10-4
Marc Goldstein
Paddy Butler, Lewes
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m winner early in his career but tumbling in the weights without looking up to taking advantage. Pulled up both starts for this yard in recent weeks. TFRHIIII BHA80
2023: FANFARON DINO (FR) 8 12 0 Richie McLernon 9-2 (Anthony Honeyball) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 8.
Stewards Note:
PRIVATORY: Following its run on 12/5/2024 it was reported that the horse lost action.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Cawthorne Banker (IRE), 11-4 Happy Boy (FR), 10-1 Beat The Heat (GB), 11-1 Baikal (GB), 12-1 Sarsen (USA), 16-1 Eventful (GB), 20-1 Got Grey (FR), 100-1 Privatory (FR)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.39 - THE STAR SPORTS WE BELIEVE IN BOOKMAKING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 20th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. 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. 12 entries at £38. - Closed May 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 3.14 - THE DOWNLOAD THE STAR SPORTS APP 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 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Penalties, after May 18th, 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. 11 entries at £30. - Closed May 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.50 - THE STAR SPORTS BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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). £30 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Penalties, after May 18th, 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. 13 entries at £30. - Closed May 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 4.25 - THE STARSPORTS.BET 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 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Penalties, after May 18th, 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. 11 entries at £30. - Closed May 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 5.00 - THE STAR SPORTS 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 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Penalties, after May 18th, 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. 11 entries at £30. - Closed May 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.35 - THE starsportsbet.co.uk 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 0-105. Enter by noon, May 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Penalties, after May 18th, 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. 12 entries at £30. - Closed May 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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