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FIRST RACE 2.00
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS)
THE OWNERS GROUP 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (19 wins from 99 runners, 19%) run TROPICAL TALENT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A P Keatley (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs NATURAL ABILITY LONGEST TRAVELLER: NEVENDON trained by A Dunn, Wellington, 211 miles.
Impressive when scoring at Stratford in June, THEONLYWAYISWESSEX had excuses when fourth on his next start at Worcester. Below his best on the level latest, he’s worth another chance to prove his revised mark in this sphere to be a good one Gerard Mentor, who tasted success on his latest outing, is feared with a repeat, with Tropical Talent and the returning Pep Talking just another couple to consider in a competitive race for the grade
1 THEONLYWAYISWESSEX
(FR) (44) 025-314
6 12-0
B or Br g Maxios - Terra Fina Tom Cannon MARSH, KELLY, MEACHAM, DAVIES & MORDAUNT Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Bloodstock Agency Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDualAWwinnerwhoopenedhisaccountoverjumpsin9-runnerhandicapchaseatStratford(17f)inJune.Betterthanbareresultwhen fourth at Worcester next time and whilst he was below best back on the Flat latest, he remains with potential in this sphere. TFR##### BHA100
2 NEVENDON (GB) (11) 6P-24P2 D
7 11-12
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Unex Mona Lisa Adam Wedge West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd
Br Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWAfair2mhurdlewinnerandbacktosomethinglikethatformonthirdattemptinthisspherewhensecondof5inhandicapchaseatPlumpton (17f, good) 11 days ago, threatening briefly but held run-in Wouldn’t be a sure thing to be in same form here, though TFR###!! BHA98 (+2)
3 NATURAL ABILITY (IRE) (10) U000-04
B g Most Improved (IRE) - Always A Way
6 11-9
Danny McMenamin Keatley Racing, Doherty and Manson
Adrian Keatley, Malton
Br Ms Carol Henley Keatley Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden hurdler/chaser in Ireland who showed first solid form after 5 months off/for new yard when fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (16.4f) 10 days ago. Possible he will come on for that effort and he’s not dismissed lightly TFR###!! BHA95 (-1)
4 GERARD MENTOR (FR)
(22) 466061 D
8 11-6
B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Trephine du Sulon (FR) Ciaran Gethings Garrett, Meacham & Woodhall
Br Vincent Le Roy et al
Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time hurdles winner in 2022 Patchy record subsequently but encouraging he could build on his chase debut effort when landing 13-runner handicap chase at Worcester (16.5f) 3 weeks ago, quickening to lead entering final 1f Claims up 6lb provided he continues to hold it together TFR####! BHA92
5 ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) (9) 342505 CD
B g Al Namix (FR) - Swahilie du Mathan (FR)
Mrs J A. Ashley
Br Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau
12 11-6
Gavin Sheehan
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who did well upon joining present yard, winning twice (including over C&D) earlier this year Operating below best in recent outings but a return to this venue could well perk him up and he’s only 1lb above last winning mark. TFR###!! BHA92 (-1)
6 PITTSBURG (IRE) (43) 50551F D
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Constant Approach (IRE)
8 11-4
James Bowen
Mr Nick Price Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br John Fitzgerald
TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of his fall in the weights when recording a third win over fences at Uttoxeter (16f, soft) in July Never involved in 2 runs on the Flat in August but was keeping on when unseating 2 out at Worcester (16.5f) 6 weeks ago. Each-way claims. TFR###!! BHA90
7 GUILLAUME (IRE) (27) 64-3442 D 7 11-3
B g Yeats (IRE) - Theleze (FR) Theo Gillard
The Shinton Family 1 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mrs Sally Rowley-Williams
TIMEFORM VIEW Won over fences at Catterick in December and has returned in good nick, cheekpieces added when second of 9 in handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f, good) 27 days ago. Not out of things. TFR###!! BHA89
8
CLEAN GETAWAY
(IRE) (10) 131042
B g Getaway (GER) - Dee Two O Two (IRE)
Mr P Kirby & Grant Harrison
7 11-1
Joe Williamson (3)
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Adrian Sutton Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWDual scorer at Market Rasen this summer and turned in another solid display when second of 10 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (16.4f, good, 6/1) 10 days ago. Merits consideration from unchanged mark. TFR###!! BHA87
9
PEP TALKING
(GB) (129) 00126-2 D BF
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Don And Gerry (IRE)
Pep Partnership
6 10-12
Kevin Brogan
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Br Mr P. Barrett & Mr J. Meredith Fairfax and Favor Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced 6-y-o who improved on hurdles form when making winning chase debut at Huntingdon (16.5f) in March. Runner-up on 2 of his 3 starts thereafter and he could yet have more to offer in this sphere having joined new yard. TFR###!! BHA84
10 TROPICAL
TALENT
(GB) (10) 1U6623 BF
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Tropical Rock
The Oldcastle Racing Syndicate
5 10-12
Toby Wynne (3)
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Littleton Stud Swansway
TIMEFORMVIEWShed maiden tag at Sedgefield (17f) in May and comes here on the back of pair of respectable efforts, third of 10 in handicap chase (9/2) at Sedgefield (16.4f, good) 10 days ago. Should be in the thick of things again on that evidence TFR####! BHA84
11 ROYAL MAX (FR) (22) 330333
B g Maxios - Rahada (GER)
BF
MT Hughes, John Lawson, Stephanie Kaye
Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant
6 10-4
Richard Patrick
Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden but he posted another creditable effort when 7 1/4 lengths third of 13 to re-opposing Gerard Mentor in handicap chase at Worcester (16.5f, good) 22 days ago, finishing with running left. May have to settle for minor honours again. TFR###!! BHA76
2023: MAGIC MIKE (IRE) 6 11 1 Sean Bowen 10-3 (Paul Robson) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 7, 8. Stewards Note:
NEVENDON: Following its run on 22/9/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Gerard Mentor (FR), 7-1 Guillaume (IRE), 8-1 Clean Getaway (IRE), 9-1 Theonlywayiswessex (FR), Tropical Talent (GB), 10-1 Nevendon (GB), Pep Talking (GB), 11-1 Natural Ability (IRE), Pittsburg (IRE), Royal Max (FR), 16-1 Abaya du Mathan (FR) RACE RESULT:
A DMISSION
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Race preview from Weatherbys
Four of today’s seven races are sponsored byWeatherbys,startingwiththeWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices’ Handicap Chase, in which the weights are headed by Dan Skelton’s NextLeft. The winner of two of his four chase starts, he won impressively at Worcesteron1stSeptemberbutwasunable tojustifyshort-oddsbehindapromisingrival atthesametracklasttime.Backonquicker ground,hecouldbouncebackandcertainly setsthestandard(onlyoneotherrunnerhas chasingexperience).
The same connections’ Shakeyatailfeather was a winner over 2m5½f at Newton Abbot just 13 days ago and finished strongly, suggestingthatshewillgetthelongertripin theWeatherbysStallionBookNovices’Hurdle, a race which was won by Butch last year, who went on to win twice at Cheltenham andlookstobeabrightprospectfornovice chases this winter. Again, Dan Skelton’s Workforcemare–whoisofficiallyrated108 –setsthestandardandisanotherwhogoes wellonrelativelydecentground.
Of the opposition, Swapped has twice won over fences here at Southwell and finished runner-up in the novices’ handicap chase onthiscard12monthsago.Hehasn’tbeen in the same form of late, however, and has actuallyfailedtocompleteonfourofhisfive startssincethatraceayearago.Sunshine Diamond won a Wexford maiden hurdle by 14 lengths last time and given that the runner-up has won twice since, the fiveyear-old could be the main danger on his firststartfortheNeilMulhollandstable.
10 horses go to post for the penultimate race on the card – the Weatherbysshop. co.uk Handicap Hurdle – in which Wise Guy (pictured) looks to be an interesting runner for Stuart Edmunds, who saddled Hometown Boy to win at Worcester last week. His two wins last season came on testinggroundbutheshowedhisabilityto handleasoundersurfaceatChepstowin Aprilwhenhewasabitkeenonastifftrack.
Dog Fox is a youngster to consider in what looks to be a wide-open contest.
Dog Fox ran out a comfortable winner before making a mistake at the last at Worcester and is another youngster to consider in what looks to be a wide-open contest,whilstDiplomatiehasbeeningood form in Jersey and has now joined Harry Derham and LightDragon arrives here on the back of having won a maiden hurdle undersimilarconditionsatWorcester.
ThecardconcludeswiththePaulFerguson’s Jumpers To Follow Conditional Jockeys’ TrainingSeriesHandicapHurdle.FineByMe woneasilyatStratfordinJulybeforefalling two out when in contention at Newton Abbot. Along with last-time-out winners I’mOnMyWay (winner over course-anddistanceinMarch)andShibuyaSong(331 winner at Worcester a month ago), he is worth considering in another competitivelookingrace.
SECOND RACE 2.30
ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS)
WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
(GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8900 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (36 wins from 179 runners, 20%) runs NEXT LEFT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs NEXT LEFT LONGEST TRAVELLERS: THE KNIPHAND trained by N Twiston-Davies, WALK OF NO SHAME trained by J & A O’Neill, both Cheltenham, 112 miles.
NEXT LEFT has to shrug off a disappointing run at Worcester but he’s been given a little break and he’s a chaser to view positively on the balance of his form.The Kniphand lacks a recent run but that is no concern given the yard he represents and he’s feared most
1 NEXT LEFT (IRE) (22) 50-1414 BF
B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Mountainviewqueen (IRE)
8 12-0
Tristan Durrell (3)
Mr T. C. McKeever Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs Breda Spillane
The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes TIMEFORM VIEWTaken well to fences, winning 2 of his 4 starts, much improved when impressive scorer at Worcester last month. Looked well-in under a penalty but faded out of things over the same C&D 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip and remains of serious interest. TFR##### BHA120
2 THE KNIPHAND (FR) (293) 1P15/25- D
B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - La Chichina (FR)
6 11-10
Finn Lambert (3)
Mr D. Owens Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Mr Emmanuel Le Roux Capital Reinforcing
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved model switched to handicaps/upped to 3m over hurdles in 2022/23, battling well when gaining a third success at Market Rasen (23f) in March. Showed plenty when runner-up at Ludlow on chase debut a year ago but off since a lesser effort 2 months later TFR####! BHA116
3
YOUNG MERLIN (IRE) (22) 1P04-20 C
B g Camelot - Zelloof (IRE)
8 11-10
Jack Quinlan
Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Amy Murphy, Newmarket
Br M. Ryan Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner on the Flat and enjoyed a good summer over hurdles in 2023, completing a hat-trick over this C&D. Stiff task at Compiegne 3 weeks ago and he’s up markedly in trip for chase debut TFR###!! BHA116
4
WALK OF NO
SHAME
(IRE) (22) P-01506 C 7 11-2
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ultimate Echo (IRE)
Richie McLernon
Mr Paul Taiano & Mr Michael Nixon Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br William P. Delaney Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWLeft a very low-key reappearance effort in her wake when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at Worcester in June Unable to match that form in 3 outings since and now goes up in trip switched to fences. TFR###!! BHA108
5 HOME SWEET HIGHWAY (IRE)
(27) 44-6214 7 10-12
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dancing Bird (IRE)
Fine Claret Racing
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Christopher Maye TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed the promise of his Bangor run when landing 13-runner contest back there in June, staying on well Held back by mistakes last time and he didn’t really take to chasing at the first attempt in the spring TFR###!! BHA104
2023: SNIPE (IRE) 6 11 4 Harry Skelton 9-4 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Blinkers worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Next Left (IRE), 3-1 The Kniphand (FR), 4-1 Home Sweet Highway (IRE), 8-1 Young Merlin (IRE), 9-1 Walk of No Shame (IRE)
1-2-3: 1.NEXT LEFT (IRE) 2.THE KNIPHAND (FR) 3.HOME SWEET HIGHWAY (IRE)
FL AG S G
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ORANGE - Veterinary required
THIRD RACE 3.05
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 88YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GOLF AND GALLOP PACKAGE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 ¨ 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): M Keighley (22 wins from 138 runners, 16%) runs DREAMSUNDERMYFEET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs SPECIAL DRAGON LONGEST TRAVELLER: HENRY BOX BROWN trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 180 miles.
MYSTIC MAN has been heading back in the right direction, shaping as if a return to shorter would suit when fourth at Market Rasen (21.4f) in August, so he is taken to land this race for the second year in succession. Bensini, second to the selection last season, had been in decent heart prior to unseating last time and could be the main danger, ahead of Supasunrise
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1 ELECTRIC JET (IRE) (87) 3F4-F30
Ch g Jet Away - Cherry Island (IRE)
5 12-0
David Bass
Mrs Fitri Hay Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Ms Cecily Purcell JMH Group
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in an Irish point and made the frame on first 3 completed starts over hurdles, including when third of 14 in a C&D maiden (good) in June However, below form at Worcester (23f, good) when last seen 3 months ago. Makes chase debut TFR##!!! BHA99
2 CALVIC (IRE) (26) 6-21466 D
Br g Califet (FR) - Zihuatanejo Breeze (IRE)
8 11-13
Ciaran Gethings
The Calvic Partnership Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Bill Hayes & Declan Doyle Silcock Dawson & Partners, Science Supplements
TIMEFORMVIEWProved better than ever when gaining a second chase success for current yard at Worcester (20f, good) in June. Ran well next 2 outings, before a rare off day in first-time visor at Stratford (22.6f, good) 26 days ago. Could bounce back with cheekpieces reapplied. TFR###!! BHA98
3
MYSTIC MAN
(IRE) (47) P11-044 CD
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Mystic Cherry (IRE)
The Dragon Partnership
7 11-11
Ben Bromley (5)
Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Peter and Maria Byrne OLBG
TIMEFORM VIEWWinner of first 2 starts over fences for Oliver Sherwood last season and recorded back-to-back C&D wins upon joining current yard, including this same race Has shaped as if back in form when making the frame last 2 outings, so he’s a major player TFR##### BHA96
4 SPECIAL DRAGON (GB) (128) 00021-2 BF 5 11-10
B m Kayf Tara - Dragonera
Toby Wynne (3)
The Preston Lodge Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Preston Lodge Stud Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEWHas improved since going handicapping over hurdles, getting off the mark at Ludlow (21.2f) in April before needing a stronger pace when second of 3 at Bangor (19.6f, good to soft) next time One to note as she goes chasing after 4 months off. TFR###!! BHA95
5 ISMAEL (FR) (27) 0413P-6 D 6 11-8
B g Coastal Path - Beyrouth (FR) Lee Edwards
Curzon House Partnership Kevin Frost, Newark
Br Herve D’Armaille & Louis D’Armaille Kevin Frost Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened his Rules account in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) in January but below-par next 2 starts Possibly needed the run after 5 months off at Bangor in September, so this Irish point winner could fare better as he makes his chase debut. TFR##!!! BHA93
6 HENRY BOX BROWN (IRE) (36) 0-F2501 D 7 11-6
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lough Coyne (IRE) Ellis Collier (7) Old Gold Racing 7 Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Miss E. Hamilton Old Gold Racing, Retraining of Racehorses
TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned to chasing this season and gained a first success over fences when staying on to lead close home in a Worcester handicap (20f, good) in August, suited by a strongly-run race Could still have more to offer, but he’ll need things to drop right. TFR###!! BHA91
7 SUPASUNRISE (IRE) (145) 22443-P D
8 11-3
B g Mores Wells - Sofia Aurora (USA) Finn Lambert (3) Jump For Fun Racing Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Mr & Mrs James Hannon Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled his tally over fences at Warwick (20f, heavy) last November and made the frame in 5 of his next 6 starts Pulled up when last seen in May, but he enters calculations after a break (has had a wind op) with his yard going well TFR####! BHA88
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
8
HARRYS HOPE (IRE) (167) 604P34-
Ch m Quest For Peace (IRE) - Hy Kate (IRE)
6 10-12
Ben Jones
The JP Girls Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Harry Curtis Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEWIrish point winner who showed more than previously under Rules when fourth of 9 in maiden hurdle at Exeter in January. Made the frame last 2 starts in handicaps to end the season and, given her pedigree, fences may see her in a better light TFR###!! BHA83
9 NOBLE CAVE (IRE)
(22) P-040
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Miss Parkington (IRE)
5 10-11
Richie McLernon
The JM Syndicate Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Christopher Maye Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWOffered a bit more than previously over hurdles when fourth of 8 in a Worcester novice (20f, good) in August, though was still well held. Went backwards from that effort at the same course (23f, good) 22 days ago, but he now goes chasing on his handicap debut TFR##!!! BHA82
10
BENSINI
(GB) (24) U0353U D
B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Grouch Onthe Couch (IRE)
B Jones & Son
Br Mr Wayne Jones
8 10-11
Harry Reed
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
B Jones & Sons Tar Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWHurdles winner at Worcester last summer and, though yet to strike over fences, he’s been placed 4 times from 8 starts in this sphere (including in this race behind Mystic Man last season). Well backed when unseating rider at the eighth at Newton Abbot last time and no surprise to see him in the mix. TFR####! BHA82
11 ERIC CARMEN (IRE) (26) 51P03F CD
B g Fame And Glory - Cooper’s Joy (IRE)
The Ed-Chester Partnership
8 10-6
Kevin Brogan
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Br Patrick Doyle Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who capitalised on his falling mark over hurdles at this course (20.4f, heavy) in May. However, making only his second chase start (in first-time tongue strap) he had dropped away before falling at the last at Stratford (22.6f, good) 26 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA77
12 FIXED
WING (IRE)
(37) 05-4050 6 10-5
B g Gamut (IRE) - Final Run (IRE)
Charlie Deutsch
The KandM Racing Partnership David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br William Martin
TIMEFORM VIEWNo better than mid-field in a pair of bumpers and yet to make a serious impact over hurdles, well-beaten twelfth of 16 in handicap at Stratford (22f, good) on his latest outing in August. Others preferred on his chase bow. TFR##!!! BHA76
13
DREAMSUNDERMYFEET (IRE)
Br g Yeats (IRE) - Change of Plan (IRE)
(26) 50P-004 CD 9 10-4
Daire McConville (7)
Martin Keighley Racing Club Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Mary Motherway FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEWDual chase winner in 2021/22 and, having been struggling for form, took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 11 at Stratford (22.6f, good) 26 days ago. Has dropped to a dangerous mark if able to build on his latest effort TFR###!! BHA75
14 GUTTURAL (IRE) (25) 315-P00 D
B g Gold Well - Our Fair Lady (IRE)
10 10-2
James Turner (7)
Mrs Phillippa Taylor Phillippa Taylor, Fringford
Br Mr S. Gorman
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner in 2021 and belatedly broke his duck under Rules in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good) in June last year Has gone the wrong way from that effort in only 4 starts since, though TFR#!!!! BHA69
15 SCOTTSDALE (GB) (42) 0C-5433
B g Cape Cross (IRE) - High Praise (USA)
Mr P W O’Mara & Mr P Winks
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd
11 10-2
Richard Patrick
Peter Winks, Barnsley
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner who remains without a victory over fences in 18 attempts Has refound some form this season, but was a long way out of the handicap when tailed off at Newton Abbot (16.3f, good) last time 7lb wrong at the weights this time around TFR#!!!! BHA66
2023: MYSTIC MAN (IRE) 6 11 9 Ben Bromley 5-6 (Harry Derham) 6 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 15
Visor worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11, 12, 14. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 7, 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.
Stewards Note:
SUPASUNRISE: Following its run on 11/5/2024 it was reported that the horse feeling effects of a long season.
FIXED WING: Following its run on 27/8/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Henry Box Brown (IRE), 13-2 Bensini (GB), 7-1 Mystic Man (IRE), 9-1 Special Dragon (GB), 11-1 Supasunrise (IRE), 14-1 Calvic (IRE), Harrys Hope (IRE), 16-1 Dreamsundermyfeet (IRE), 18-1 Electric Jet (IRE), Noble Cave (IRE), Eric Carmen (IRE), 25-1 Ismael (FR), 28-1 Fixed Wing (IRE), 66-1 Guttural (IRE), Scottsdale (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIME 1ST 3RD
WEATHERBYS STALLION BOOK NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£7700 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (36 wins from 179 runners, 20%) runs SHAKEYATAILFEATHER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Palmer (4 wins from 35 runners, 11%) runs CARVED IN STONE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CARVED IN STONE trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 88 miles.
SUNSHINE DIAMOND gets the nod to build on his Wexford success and make a winning start for new trainer Neil Mulholland. Fellow hurdle winner Shakeyatailfeather is the obvious danger.
1 SUNSHINE DIAMOND (IRE) (82) 3/P0-561 D 5 11-7
B g Notnowcato - Luas Luso (IRE) James Bowen
Mrs P. Bunch Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br G. & M. Williams
TIMEFORMVIEW Struck at the second time of asking over hurdles in Ireland this summer in 3m Wexford maiden (in cheekpieces) in July Likely has more to offer for his in-form new trainer TFR##### BHA-
2 SHAKEYATAILFEATHER (IRE) (13) 4B22-61
B m Workforce - Benefit Lodge (IRE)
Mr T. C. McKeever
5 11-0
Harry Atkins (7)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Knockhouse Stud Ltd The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler who came good at the sixth time of asking in 21.5f Newton Abbot maiden 13 days ago. Steps up in trip again Prominent showing likely TFR####! BHA108
3 SOX’S SUN (IRE) (9) 00P
B g Zambezi Sun - Sox’s Girl (IRE)
Br Patrick Goulding
) ) acey Barfo shorter
6 11-0
BS Racing Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW Big prices and no promise in 3 maiden/novice hurdles over shorter trips. TFR#!!!! BHA55
4 SWAPPED (FR) (32) 2PP-P4P C
B g Sinndar (IRE) - La Bezizais (FR)
7 11-0
Philip Armson (3)
Exors of the late Mr Milson Robinson Nick Kent, Brigg
Br Mr Luc Monnet
TIMEFORMVIEWThree chase wins for other yards in the first half of last season but has lost his way over fences since, pulling up on 4 of his last 5 starts Needs a return to hurdles to spark a revival. TFR##!!! BHA105
5 CARVED IN STONE (GB) (15) 515-04
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Bride Unbridled (IRE)
4 10-10
Nico de Boinville
Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Br Al Asayl France
TIMEFORM VIEW Doncaster bumper winner last winter. Only modest form in maiden/novice hurdles in recent months (beaten 28 lengths when fourth latterly) but it’s still early days for him in this sphere. TFR###!! BHA-
2023: BUTCH 6 11 7 Sean Bowen 8-11 (Olly Murphy) 5 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Sunshine Diamond (IRE), 2-1 Shakeyatailfeather (IRE), 12-1 Carved In Stone (GB), 14-1 Swapped (FR),
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FIFTH RACE 4.10
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 88YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CARL STOCKS MEMORIAL KARAOKE STAKES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£7700 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (20 wins from 66 runners, 30%) runs IN THE AIR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A P Keatley (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs BELVEDERE BLAST LONGEST TRAVELLER: BASHFUL BOY trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 211 miles.
KOSASIEMPRE should be spot on after her recent Worcester fifth so is fancied to bag a third success of the season at the chief expense of Nicky Henderson’s handily-weighted new recruit InThe Air. Light Fandango fluffed his lines at Worcester last time but still needs considering on his first go in handicaps along with Neigh Botha who resumes after breathing surgery.
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1 BELVEDERE BLAST (IRE) (10) 531P64 D 6
Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Zelie Martin (IRE)
Swanland Partnership
Br Padraig Williams
Danny McMenamin
Adrian Keatley, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Hexham in June but three lesser efforts since, fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (27f, good) 10 days ago. Back down in trip with more needed. TFR###!! BHA115 (-1)
2 LIGHT FANDANGO (IRE) (43) 5313 5 12-0
B g Doyen (IRE) - Go Out Dancing
Mr Robert Aplin
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Philip & Orla Hore Tulleyvallen Equine Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start for yard at Uttoxeter in July but a below-form third of 8 in novice hurdle at Worcester (20f, good) 43 days ago. Needs to bounce back now going into handicaps. TFR###!! BHA115
3 WEST WARHORSE (IRE) (230) 6/001P3- D 6 11-11
B g Westerner - An Banog (IRE)
Mr R. S. Brookhouse
Jack Quinlan
B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Ms M Kavanagh Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark at Fakenham in December and not disgraced when third of 4 in novice hurdle there (20f, soft) when last seen out 7 months ago, though he hung badly right. Needs to hit the ground running on his handicap debut TFR###!! BHA112
4 TIDEWAYS HERO (IRE) (71) 43-10FF
B or Br m Mount Nelson - Ten Friends (IRE)
6 11-7
Aaron Anderson (5) Mounted Gamess Assoc Syndicate
Br Limekiln Stud Ltd
Mike Sowersby, Malton
Mike Sowersby Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWA fair winning ex-Irish hurdler for Henry de Bromhead but has fallen on both starts over fences at Tipperary and Wexford this summer. Needs to bounce back for new handler with eyeshields/tongue strap on TFR###!! BHA108
5 IN THE AIR (FR) (141) P00P0-4
B g Coastal Path - Sably (FR)
Mr O. S. Harris
Br Mr Charles Magnien
6 11-5
Nico de Boinville
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW A triple hurdles winner for Gary Moore but failed to fire for Adam West Starts out with Nicky Henderson on a good mark so remains one to consider TFR####! BHA106
6 BASHFUL BOY (IRE) (34) 604-004
8 11-4
B g Magician (IRE) - Bacheliere (USA) Jack Tudor
Milldean Racing Syndicate
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Refitted with blinkers when a resurgent fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Needs to back it up now TFR##!!! BHA105
7 KOSASIEMPRE (FR) (22) 0PP-115
6 11-1
B m Masked Marvel - Cosavita (FR) Ciaran Gethings Fakenham Race Club Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Ecurie Biraben, D. Biraben & A. Biraben Fakenham Racecourse Ltd, Science Supplements
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m4f winner at Market Rasen early this summer Off 3 months before a fading fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good) 22 days ago. Can go well with that run under her belt. TFR##### BHA102
1-2-3: 1.KOSASIEMPRE (FR) 2.IN THE AIR (FR)
FANDANGO (IRE)
8
GALE (IRE) (29) 03/56P-
B g Camelot - Luas Line (IRE)
Mr John Griffin
Br Mrs Evie Stockwell
6 10-13
James Bowen
Clare Hobson, Royston
Clare Hobson Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Pulled up on last hurdle run in 2m4f Fakenham maiden so lots more needed now going into handicaps. TFR##!!! BHA100
9 NEIGH BOTHA (IRE) (27)
345-13P C
B g Doyen (IRE) - Holmshill Gill (IRE)
7 10-12
Toby Wynne (3)
That’s Fine Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Joseph Neville Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEWMade a successful return over fences at Southwell (2m) in June and backed it up with a good third at Worcester Jumping issues quickly resurfaced at Bangor last time, though Since had a wind op and not discounted back in this sphere. TFR###!! BHA99
2023: SHE’S A ROCCA (IRE) 8 10 2 Sean Quinlan 9-1 (Nicky Richards) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Eyeshields, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9. Stewards Note:
WEST WARHORSE: Following its run on 16/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed off the bend.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 In The Air (FR), 9-2 West Warhorse (IRE), 6-1 Light Fandango (IRE), 15-2 Kosasiempre (FR), 17-2 Bashful Boy (IRE), 12-1 Tideways Hero (IRE), 14-1 Belvedere Blast (IRE), Neigh Botha (IRE), 33-1 Summer Gale (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 4.40
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE weatherbysshop.co.uk HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7700 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (19 wins from 99 runners, 19%) run DOG FOX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (10 wins from 28 runners, 36%) runs FORGET THE WAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIGHT DRAGOON trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 139 miles.
WISE GUY progressed well last term and it’s reasonable to think he could have more to offer this season given his age and low-mileage profile, so he’s fancied to make a successful return. Diplomatie had a productive spell in France during the summer and warrants respect having joined a yard that does very well with its new recruits, while Dog Fox was undone by a bad mistake here on his most recent outing and could still be ahead of his mark.
1 FORGET THE WAY (GB) (26) 3U2436 D BF
B g Getaway (GER) - Forget The Ref (IRE)
7 12-0
Mr Alex Chadwick (5)
Mr D. H. Gibbon James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle The Injured Jockeys Fund TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form for new yard prior to a below-par effort in handicap chase at Stratford (17f, good) 26 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles and could bounce back TFR###!! BHA109
2 WISE GUY (FR) (173) 431213- D
5 12-0
B g Muhtathir - Goldie Jolie (FR) Ciaran Gethings
Facilities Management Solutions Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Science Supplements, Facilities Management Solutions (PGS) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW5-y-owhoboastsaprogressiveprofileinhandicaps,makingit2winsfromlast3startswhenrunningoutan8-lengthwinneratCarlisle(17f)inMarch, keeping on well Fared best of those ridden prominently when third at Chepstow on final outing and could have more to offer this season TFR##### BHA109
3 DOG FOX (GB)
(70) 453-215 BF
Ch g Cityscape - Dragonera
4 11-11
Toby Wynne (3)
Preston Lodge Stud Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Preston Lodge Stud Swansway
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 1 1/4m Flat winner for Ed Dunlop and got off the mark in this sphere in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Bangor (17f, good) in June. Bad mistake last did for him when fifth here a month later and revised mark may not be beyond him on that evidence TFR####! BHA107
4 AMBASSADOR (IRE) (26) 0-14610 D
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Natural Bloom (IRE)
7 11-11
Joshua Thompson (7)
Mr David Parry Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Sir Robert Ogden Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways at Uttoxeter in July but not quite in same form when eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Stratford (18.7f, good) 26 days ago. Needs to bounce back TFR###!! BHA106
5 DIPLOMATIE (FR) (25) 2-21113
Ch m Mayson - Dolce Cabana
6 11-11
Miss Victoria Malzard (5) Jersey Racing Friends Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Mrs Yolande Seydoux de Clausonne OLBG TIMEFORMVIEWFair on Flat and of a similarstandard over hurdles, winninga trio of events at Les Landes in July and August, namely 2 handicaps and minor event in between. Below form on final outing but much respected having joined a yard that does very well with its new recruits TFR####! BHA106
6 LIGHT DRAGOON (FR) (17) 0-31 D
6 11-11
B g Golden Horn - Lumiere Rose Cameron Iles (7) ValueRacingClub.co.uk Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Mr Marcello Randelli Plumbing World
TIMEFORMVIEW Confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut when winning 10-runner maiden at Worcester (16f, good) 17 days ago, though did have luck on his side Into handicaps and more required. TFR###!! BHA106
7 ASCENSION DAY (IRE) (87) 032-224
7 11-9
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Toulon Breeze (IRE) Danny McMenamin Bourton Racing Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Eric Barrett Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden hurdler who ran creditably in a first-time tongue strap when fourth of 14 in 2m4f handicap at Worcester (good, 15/2) 87 days ago. Back down in trip Not taken lightly TFR###!! BHA104
1-2-3: 1.WISE GUY (FR) 2.DIPLOMATIE (FR) 3.DOG FOX
B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Carmona (FR)
The Picnic Party & AWR Consultancy
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br John Kilpatrick & Richard Mark Venn Betvictor
TIMEFORMVIEWSmallish mare who doesn’t quite look the force of old, but her mark reflects that and she ran well when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 42 days ago. Should remain competitive. TFR###!! BHA99
9 IKIGAI STAR (IRE) (22) 4-6152 D
Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Mi Raccomando
The Ikigai Partnership
4 11-4
David Bass
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Effevi SRL The Injured Jockeys Fund
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed earlier promise when winning 2m Huntingdon maiden in May. Not in the same form on his handicap debut at Bangor but ran much better when second in 12-runner event at Worcester (2m) 22 days ago. TFR###!! BHA100
10 BUXTED TOO (GB) (37) 6//0B55-3
Ch g Iffraaj - Much Promise
6 10-13
Charlie Todd Buxted Partnership Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Ashbrittle Stud & M. H. Dixon Buxted Construction Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWTurned in his best effort in this sphere when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good) 37 days ago. Tongue strap back on/cheekpieces on for the first time (over jumps) TFR###!! BHA94
2023: FEEL THE PINCH 9 11 2 Toby Wynne 13-2 (Robbie Llewellyn) 8 ran
Hood worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 10.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
FORGET THE WAY: Following its run on 7/9/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Dog Fox (GB), 11-2 Light Dragoon (FR), 13-2 Wise Guy (FR), 7-1 Diplomatie (FR), 10-1 Forget The Way (GB),
Obsessedwithyou (FR), 11-1 Ikigai Star (IRE), 12-1 Ascension Day (IRE), 14-1 Buxted Too (GB), 16-1 Ambassador (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 5.10
ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Part of the Racing Excellence Series)
Total prize fund £6150 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (36 wins from 179 runners, 20%) runs WHAT A FLIRTH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs WHAT A FLIRTH LONGEST TRAVELLER: I’M ON MY WAY trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 156 miles.
SHIBUYA SONG opened her account in good style at Worcester a month ago and there should be plenty more to come from her, so she gets the nod over Fine By Me, who was in the process of running well when coming down at Newton Abbot last time Matchadam is an interesting handicap debutant.
1 THE WISE TRAVELLER (IRE) (104) 110-426 D 8 12-0
B g Getaway (GER) - Butterfly Betty (IRE)
Yen Hall Farm Racing
Jamie Gambin (8)
Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting
Br Mr Nigel Peters Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at around 3m at Huntingdon and Fakenham last season In-and-out form this term, although latest effort at Market Rasen was creditable TFR###!! BHA100
2 FINE BY ME (IRE) (42) 55-251F
B g Kingston Hill - Ella Watson (IRE)
7 11-13
James Turner (3) Twiston-Davies Equine
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Michael Tobin Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (26.4f, good) in July Held every chance when falling 2 out at Newton Abbot next time and, granted a clear round, he’s likely to play a leading role off the same mark here TFR####! BHA99
3 FAHA BELLE (IRE) (17) 40-2226 D
6 11-11
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Nia (IRE) Fern O’Brien (3)
The FOB Racing Partnership 10 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr Matt O’Connor Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who is 0-11 under Rules and found a good run of form coming to a halt when sixth at Worcester recently Could bounce back quickly. TFR###!! BHA97
4 I’M ON MY WAY (IRE) (199) 0//001U1- CD
B m Mahler - J’Arrive
7 11-8
Murray Dodd (3)
Mr Donald Bell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Martin Keating Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort who has won both completed starts in handicaps, responding well over C&D 6 months ago. Definite claims if she’s tuned up TFR###!! BHA94
5 GALWAY REEL (IRE) (32) 2-45506
5 11-7
B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Moraine Lewis Dobb
Not One But Two
Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHas not inherited the family’s lofty level of ability judged on early evidence Marginal improvement when sixth to Shibuya Song at Worcester a month ago but fair bit more is required. TFR##!!! BHA93
6 SHIBUYA SONG (GB) (32) UP0-541
Ch m New Approach (IRE) - Silent Music (IRE)
5 11-4
Oscar Palmer (5) The Firebirds Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Mr C. E. Stedman Tori Global
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed promise of Market Rasen effort in May when opening her account in this sphere back from a break at Worcester (23f, good) last month. This step up in trip could help unlock further improvement and she’s high on the shortlist. TFR##### BHA90
7 WHAT A FLIRTH (IRE) (94) 25/00-00
7 10-13
B m Flemensfirth (USA) - What A Fashion (IRE) Harry Atkins (6) Mr Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Hugh O’Connor The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in an Irish point and showed some ability on her hurdles debut Hasn’t gone on from that, including in two outings for this yard, but worthy of a market check back from a three-month break TFR###!! BHA85
Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.SHIBUYA SONG
BY ME (IRE)
(FR)
8
GENTLE VICTOR (GB)
(10) P50-304
B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Onetwobeat
6 10-13
Ben Smith (6)
The Gentle Victor Racing Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mr Alex Park Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW Appeared to take a step forward when third in an 8-runner Bangor handicap and back on track when fourth at Sedgefield 10 days ago. Stable is starting to hit form and he’s worthy of interest up in trip TFR###!! BHA85
9 BERGENTOWN (IRE)
(27) 0660-25
B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Sweet Harry (FR)
7 10-10
Gearoid Harney
6 Bit Racing Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br M. F. Finneran Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBack from 7 months off when creditable second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Worcester and backed it up with a respectable effort at Bangor Not discounted up in trip TFR###!! BHA82
10 NO MORE NO (IRE)
(81) P5P-102
Gr g Alkaadhem - Dranamol (IRE)
5 10-9
Charlie Maggs
Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant
Br Pat & Tom Sinnott Prolinx Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f, good) 81 days ago, rallying. Return to this trip will suit and he’s likely to be on the premises TFR####! BHA81
11 SUMMERLEAZE (IRE) (22) 6052-40
7 10-9
Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Wilton Milan (IRE) Ellis Collier
Ralph Barton and Partners Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque, Newmarket
Br Michael Leacy Rkbr Industrial Roofing
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden pointer and has looked limited under Rules unable to feature on first start for this yard at Worcester last time. Hard to make a case for. TFR##!!! BHA81
12 BLESS THE MOON (IRE) (38) 54-2404
6 10-7
Ch m Sea Moon - No One Tells Me Joshua Thompson (3)
Miss Emma Forman Mike Sowersby, Malton
Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe Mike Sowersby Racing, Aghaul Ltd Haulage Contractors
TIMEFORM VIEW On trainer number 3 already and yet to make an impact in handicap hurdles, so well up against it. TFR##!!! BHA79
13
MATCHADAM (FR)
(36) 1/4-600
6 10-6
B g Manatee - Linadame (FR) Cameron Iles (3)
Mr S. Macauley Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Mr R. Corveller & Mrs A. Corveller Plumbing World
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner Tongue tied and showed promise when fourth of 13 in a Hereford bumper on Rules debut last autumn Little encouragement since but now goes handicapping up in trip from a basement mark. TFR####! BHA78
2023: HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY (IRE) 5 11 7 Dylan Johnston 7-2 (Paul Robson) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 13. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Shibuya Song (GB), 11-2 Matchadam (FR), 6-1 Fine By Me (IRE), 13-2 I’m On My Way (IRE), 9-1 No More No (IRE), 14-1 Gentle Victor (GB), 18-1 Faha Belle (IRE), 20-1 Bergentown (IRE), 22-1 The Wise Traveller (IRE), What A Flirth (IRE), 28-1 Galway Reel (IRE), 33-1 Summerleaze (IRE), 50-1 Bless The Moon (IRE)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.00 - THE OWNERS GROUP 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 27th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 1st. Penalties, after September 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors 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. 20 entries at £30. - Closed September 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
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Second Race 2.30 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 1st. Penalties, after September 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Weatherbys 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. 10 entries at £44. - Closed September 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
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Third Race 3.05 - THE GOLF AND GALLOP PACKAGE 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 27th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 1st. Penalties, after September 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors 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 September 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Fourth Race 3.40 - THE WEATHERBYS STALLION BOOK NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, September 27th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. The sponsors 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 £38. - Closed September 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
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Fifth Race 4.10 - THE CARL STOCKS MEMORIAL KARAOKE STAKES 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 1st. Penalties, after September 21st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors 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. 21 entries at £38. - Closed September 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
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Sixth Race 4.40 - THE weatherbysshop.co.uk 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 three 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. October 1st. Penalties, after September 21st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsor 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. 20 entries at £38. - Closed September 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
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Seventh Race 5.10 - THE Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Part of the Racing Excellence Series) 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, September 27th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 1st. Penalties, after September 21st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 who, prior to September 30th, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to September 30th, 2024, have not ridden more than 10 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 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. The Racecourse 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. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. Please refer to the notice headed ‘Racing Excellence Conditional Jockeys Training Race Series 2024-2025’ on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions. 24 entries at £30. - Closed September 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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