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Kev Tilling
18 May 1968 - 8 July 2021
My darling Hubby Kev
You had so much love for your best friend, Fritz and Grandson, Jackson. And enjoyed many a day at the races. We’re here today celebrating your life at a place you loved. Forever in our hearts, rest in peace my love, Anne-Marie xx
FIFTH RACE 4.30
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 207YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE KEV TILLING MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £8000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights lowered 5lb.
Race Stats
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (21 wins from 139 runners, 15%) runs KEROSINE LIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs PARK HILL DANCER FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2016 and 2022. The stable runs PARK HILL DANCER today.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAT SAM trained by C Down, Cullompton, 177 miles.
Race Summary
Cases can be made for most, but a chance is taken on MIDNIGHT GINGER, who hasn’t been at her best since scoring at Newbury on New Year’s Eve but the handicapper has reacted accordingly. Kerosine Light was prolific last year and Donald McCain’s charge rates as a serious player provided he’s fully tuned up, while Caldwell and Park Hill Dancer can fight out third spot.
1-2-3: 1.MIDNIGHT GINGER 2.KEROSINE LIGHT (IRE) 3.CALDWELL colours no horse age st lb
1 KEROSINE LIGHT (IRE) (274) 2/11321-
B g Ask - Quadrennial (IRE)
Mark Kelly Racing Syndicate
6 11-10
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mr Sean Griffin Proactive Personnel Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWQuickly on the up over hurdles for this yard last year, winning 3 times (also first past the post but disqualified) Finished lame when scoring at Cartmel (17.2f, good) back in August and he’s one to consider from just 2lb higher provided he’s ready to roll TFRêêêêê BHA121
2 FAT SAM (GB) (31) 142336- D
Ch g Denham Red (FR) - Emergence (FR)
9 11-6
James Davies
Mr David Lockwood Chris Down, Cullompton
Br Woodmore Racing Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of a Ffos Las novice in this sphere and a Newton Abbot handicap chase last summer However, temperament issues surfaced inthe autumn and he may have needed the run after 7 months off when mid-field at Warwick (19f, good to soft) last month. Cheekpieces back on TFRëëêêê BHA117
3 MIDNIGHT GINGER (GB) (15) 31535-4
7 11-5
Ch m Midnight Legend - Calamintha James Martin (7)
Mr A. V. John Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton
Br Pitchall Stud Andy Martin Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable mare who added to her tally in 2m Newbury handicap on New Year’s Eve. Not at her best in 3 starts since, but the handicapper has cut her some slack and she could be ready to strike on the back of a recent run. TFRëëëëë BHA116
4 PARK HILL DANCER (FR) (17) 11/252-1
6 11-4
B g Waldpark (GER) - Sweni Hill (IRE) Nico de Boinville
Middleham Park Racing XXXVIII & Partner
Br S.A.S. Equine Advisory Agency E.A.A. SAS
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEWExeter bumper scorer who got off the mark without needing to improve much on the pick of his efforts from last season at Huntingdon (20.7f, good) 17 days ago. Sent handicapping and will likely to have more to offer for his top yard. TFRëëëêê BHA115
5 CALDWELL (GB) (53) 2421/PP/-
6 11-3
B g Dansili - Milford Sound Richard Patrick
Mr and Mrs N Dower Michael Scudamore, Bromsash
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Not seen over hurdles since October 2021 but did at least shape as if retaining all his ability after 9 months off when fifth at Nottingham (16f, heavy) a couple of months ago. Worth considering with that under his belt. TFRëëëêê BHA114
6 AMERICAN GERRY (IRE) (10) 1/6464-U
B g Americain (USA) - Hurricane Society (IRE)
7 11-2
Mr Nathan Brennan (7)
Mrs Margaret Geake Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Br Ms Deirdre Connolly Bridgend Hotel S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful twice duringfirsthalf of2022 and having been lightly raced since, ranright up tobest when fourth atFontwell last month. Appeared to be spooked when unseating his rider at the start back there 10 days ago and the headgear goes back on TFRëëëêê BHA113
2022: HYLAND (FR) 5 11 13 Nico de Boinville 11-4 (Nicky Henderson) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 6.
Stewards Note:
KEROSINE LIGHT: Following its run on 27/8/2022 it was reported that the horse finished lame.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Kerosine Light (IRE), 5-2 Park Hill Dancer (FR), 13-2 American Gerry (IRE), 17-2 Midnight Ginger (GB), Caldwell (GB), 14-1 Fat Sam (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 5.05
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 70YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
The Alan
MAYNE 80TH BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6450 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Ralph (11 wins from 93 runners, 12%) runs HEY MISTER DJ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A West (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs TELEFINA LONGEST TRAVELLER: BABY JANE trained by Miss G Boanas, Saltburn, 158 miles.
Preference is for TZUNAMI, who has acquitted himself well at Fontwell the last twice and should appreciate the step up in trip on handicap debut. He Is A Cracker and Elfride look the likeliest dangers.
1-2-3: 1.TZUNAMI 2.HE IS A CRACKER (IRE) 3.ELFRIDE colours no horse age st lb
1 ANOTHER BROWN BEAR (IRE) (194) 2P0P/3P- 7 12-0
B g Shirocco (GER) - Full of Spirit (IRE) Alex Edwards
Mr G. B. Barlow Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br S. L. Rodwell ADM Protexin Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form when second of 6 in introductory hurdle at Ludlow in November 2021, but disappointing otherwise under Rules (including over fences) and well beaten both starts for this yard Had wind operation. TFRëëêêê BHA103
2 TZUNAMI (GB) (18) 0//00P2-3
7 11-4
Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Kylenoe Fairy (IRE) Ciaran Gethings
Mr Ed Hawkings Paul Henderson, Whitsbury
Br Bramdean Breeders Partnership Specialist Audio Company Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffered more over hurdles in recent starts, latest when creditable third of 11 in novice at Fontwell (21.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Feasibly treated, on handicap debut, and is one for the shortlist. TFRëëëëë BHA93
3 HEY MISTER DJ (IRE) (22) 06PU-P
5 11-0
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Margarita (GER) Jay Tidball (7)
Mr Richard John Simpson Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Mrs Orla Hughes Planned Office Interiors Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Poor form in bumper/completed starts over hurdles, including on handicap bow here earlier this month. TFRëêêêê BHA89
4 HILLTOWN (IRE) (27) 64041-4 BF
5 10-13
B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - California Rose Daniel Sansom (3) Hilltown Syndicate Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Holborn Trust Ltd We Do Vans S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fortunate winner at Plumpton (25f, soft) last month but not disgraced when fourth of 10 in Warwick follow-up bid and ought to be in the mix again TFRëëëêê BHA88
5 DYNALI (GB) (19) 465P4-P
7 10-8
B g Dansili - Lunar Phase (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) Moorland Racing
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Nicely treated on his best form but well held for new connections on Flat and over hurdles in recent months
6 OUT FOR THE COUNT (IRE) (18) 00600-P
B g Barely A Moment (AUS) - Annabaskey (IRE)
TFRëêêêê BHA83
5 10-5
Kielan Woods
4 Left Footers & A Blewnose Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Ms Annemarie Wrynn PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Soundly beaten in 2 Irish bumpers for Philip Fenton and yet to make an impact for current yard Cheekpieces applied for first time
7 HE IS A CRACKER (IRE) (27) 00320/-2
TFRëêêêê BHA80
7 10-2
Isabelle Ryder (10) Enigma Gary Brown, Swindon
B g Califet (FR) - She Is A Cracker (FR)
Br Philip Heskin
TIMEFORMVIEW Back from 15 months off when narrow second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, good to soft, 14/1) 27 days ago. 3lb rise fair and will be a big player if able to reproduce that form TFRëëëëê BHA77
8
ELFRIDE (GB) (22) 05465-1 CD
7 10-2
Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Just Missie Sean Bowen
Mr Dave Redfern Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Miss Marie Steele Tori Global S
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise of previous run when winning 17-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (soft) 22 days ago, driven clear. Remains feasibly treated and holds solid claims. 1lb out of the weights TFRëëëêê BHA76
9 TELEFINA (GB) (69) 2530PP-
5 10-2
B m Telescope (IRE) - Haatefina Lee Edwards
Silver Lining Racing Adam West, Epsom
Br Francis, Mc Geoch & Jackson
TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success and has plenty to prove after failing to complete the last twice 4lb out of the handicap. TFRëêêêê BHA73
10
BABY JANE (IRE) (18) 5262/P-0
B m Oscar (IRE) - Young Lady (IRE)
8 10-2
Danny McMenamin
Miss G. Boanas Gillian Boanas, Saltburn
Br Mr Peter Magnier & Ms Margaret Mullins
TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame in a couple of handicaps in 2021/22 and shaped as if retaining her ability in both starts since returning from 15-month absence recently 4lb out of the handicap but not discounted. TFRëëëêê BHA73
2022: YOU NAME HIM 6 11 2 Brian Hughes 6-4 (Rebecca Menzies) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8.
Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
Stewards Note:
HEY MISTER DJ: Following its run on 6/5/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Elfride (GB), 7-2 He Is A Cracker (IRE), 5-1 Tzunami (GB), 6-1 Hilltown (IRE), 12-1 Baby Jane (IRE), 20-1 Another Brown Bear (IRE), 28-1 Telefina (GB), 33-1 Dynali (GB), 40-1 Hey Mister Dj (IRE), Out For The Count (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 5.35
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE QUINNBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £8200 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42) Weights lowered 1lbs.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Fergal O’Brien (32 wins from 195 runners, 16%) runs EAGLE’S REALM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Fergal O’Brien (8 wins from 30 runners, 27%) runs EAGLE’S REALM LONGEST TRAVELLER: CABRAKAN trained by M Harris, Warminster, 143 miles.
Race Summary
GALATA BRIDGE made a wholly encouraging return to action at Ludlow last time and, with his yard still going well, is fancied to step forward with that recent run under his belt. Sarsons Risk was impressive on his hurdles debut and he could prove ahead of his opening mark if getting back to that sort of form, whilst Spirit of Regulus is also respected on his second handicap start.
1-2-3: 1.GALATA BRIDGE 2.SARSONS RISK (IRE) 3.SPIRIT OF REGULUS (IRE) colours no horse age st lb
1 GALATA BRIDGE (GB) (19) 3146B-4 D
6 12-1
B g Golden Horn - Infallible Sam Twiston-Davies
Foxtrot Racing Galata Bridge Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S
TIMEFORM VIEWEmphatic winner at Huntingdon last May and shaped encouragingly on his return from a winter break when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Looks set for another productive summer TFRëëëëë BHA117
2 EAGLE’S REALM (GB) (25) 350/116-
B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Regal Realm
5 11-4
Kielan Woods
Mr Graeme P. McPherson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner at Stratford last summer before having his winning run ended in better company at Market Rasen. Mid-field on Flat both starts since, albeit needing stronger gallop last time, and others make slightly more appeal TFRëëëêê BHA106
3 SPIRIT OF REGULUS (IRE) (36) 4/1024-
Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR)
Colin and Kay Taylor
5 11-3
Danny McMenamin
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mrs Dale Adams Proactive Personnel Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner at Sedgefield on hurdles debut in October and ran at least as well in defeat when second in 4-runner novice at Doncaster in February. Looked better for run after a wind-op at Bangor last time and now has tongue strap/cheekpieces applied. TFRëëëëê BHA105
4 SARSONS RISK (IRE) (21) 1F0-
Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Pink Damsel (IRE)
4 11-3
Jack Quinlan
Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Pink Damsel Syndicate Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerforIanWilliamsmadeanimpressivehurdlingbowforhisnewyardatDoncaster Incontentionwhenfalling3outintheAdonisbut was out of his depth in a Grade 1 at Aintree on last hurdles outing Since finished down the field on the Flat but opening mark looks workable. TFRëëëëê BHA111
5 CABRAKAN (IRE) (51) 21213- D 4 11-2
B g Divine Prophet (AUS) - Ready’s Legend (USA)
Bryony Frost
Honestly Racing Milton Harris, Warminster
Br Aquis Farm Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon on second hurdles start at Newcastle in November before taking advantage of a lenient opening handicap mark at Hereford in February, Underwhelming there on subsequent outing, though, and ran no sort of race on Flat last time, so has bit to prove on hurdles return. TFRëëëêê BHA110
2022: EL BORRACHO (IRE) 7 11 8 Henry Brooke 3-1 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Sarsons Risk (IRE), 10-3
Galata Bridge (GB), 7-2
Eagle’s Realm (GB), Cabrakan (IRE), 17-2 Spirit of Regulus (IRE)