NON-RUNNER

FAIR TO DREAM (GB) (21) 2UP-U46

10 10-2

B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Sahara’s Dream Tabitha Worsley (3)

Miss Sarah-Jayne Davies Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Ms H. Taylor S J D Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden after 17 runs. Only sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Stratford (17f, good to soft) 21 days ago so it’s very hard to make a case for him from 10lb out of the handicap.

2022: CAWTHORNE 8 11 4 Henry Brooke 11-8 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 10.

Stewards Note:

GOUET DES BRUYERES: Following its run on 17/6/2023 it was reported that the horse’s girth came undone early-on.CHEMICAL WARFARE: Following its run on 6/6/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Arbennig (IRE), 11-2 Chemical Warfare (IRE), 13-2 Famoso (IRE), 7-1 Gouet des Bruyeres (FR), 10-1 Lonimoss Bareliere (FR), 12-1 Striking Out (GB), 18-1 Seaforth Mancy (IRE), 28-1 Bandit d’Ainay (FR), 33-1 Millies Mite (IRE), 50-1 Gambie Tiep (FR), 80-1 Fair To Dream (GB)

SIXTH RACE 8.10

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE stmodwenhomes.co.uk HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): O Murphy (31 wins from 182 runners, 17%) runs ROCK ON TOMMY AND WHAT WILL BE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 8 runners, 62%) runs ROCK ON TOMMY AND WHAT WILL BE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAGIC MIKE trained by P Robson, Hawick, 233 miles.

Race Summary

If MAGIC MIKE returns from a short break in the same form as when last seen in the spring he’ll stand a good chance of completing a hat-trick. Pot of Paint has been the subject of an interesting trainer change and would rate a possible threat if the betting vibes are strong. What Will Be could also have a part to play if translating the form he showed in a C&D seller last time back to handicap company.

1-2-3: 1.MAGIC MIKE (IRE) 2.POT OF PAINT 3.WHAT WILL BE (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 FARON (IRE) (16) PP60-03

5 12-0

B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Ataahua (GER) Jamie Hamilton

Mr S. Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br Ataahua Partnership Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEWDual hurdles winner for Joseph O’Brien last year and ended his time with that stable when second in a Ballinrobe handicap in August Largely struggled for this yard but latest third of 5 at Hexham was a bit better Needs to build on that now. TFRëëëêê BHA97

2 LIGHTENING COMPANY (IRE) (24) 4/3-0

5 11-12

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Shama’s Song (IRE) Richie McLernon

MPR CXV, Yorkshire Puddings & C Barclay Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br Anthony Kirwan

TIMEFORMVIEWPretty useful Flat winner but nowhere near that level over hurdles so far, including when switched to handicap company at Hexham last month. Too soon to write off in this sphere but hard to be confident about TFRëëëêê BHA95

3 WHAT WILL BE (IRE) (19) PF006-2 D

7 11-12

B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Gali Gal (IRE) Dylan Johnston (7)

The Dream Big Syndicate Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Asterra Holdings Ltd McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEWEleven runs since last win in 2019 but did run better than of late with blinkers added (retained) when second of 4 in seller over C&D (good to soft) 19 days ago. Player if reproducing that level back in a handicap. TFRëëëëê BHA95

4

PROFESSOR CALCULUS (GB) (14) 10F0-3F

B g Twilight Son - Roslea Lady (IRE)

5 11-5

David Noonan

Nigel Hawke Racing Club & Associate Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Shortgrove Manor Stud Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon in a first-time visor at Taunton (19f) in February. Well held next 3 starts but stopped the slide with headgear left off when third at Newton Abbot last month. Fell early there back there since TFRëëëêê BHA88

5 MAGIC MIKE (IRE) (56) B0531-1 D

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Lady Gogo (IRE)

Mr A. Robson

Br Dixie Cotterell

6 11-1

Danny McMenamin

Paul Robson, Hawick

TIMEFORMVIEW Improved in the spring, winning 2m handicaps at Perth and Newcastle. Only nudged up a further 2lb for latter and taken to complete the handicap.

6 ROCK ON TOMMY (GB) (18) 1533-P0 CD

Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Little Carmela

Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TFRëëëëë BHA84

8 11-0

Lewis Stones (3)

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br T. A. Williams McCoy Contractors, Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW On a winning mark but he’s dropped away quite tamely on his 2 outings this summer Needs a return to a shorter trip to help TFRëëêêê BHA83

7 POT OF PAINT (GB) (445) 045P/-

6 10-13

B g New Approach (IRE) - Regency (JPN) Craig Nichol

The Sunshine Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Mr C. A. Cyzer Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEWModest maiden over hurdles for John Groucott in the first half of 2022 but he did have some fair form on the Flat earlier in his career and needs keeping a close eye on in the betting on his return for a very capable new stable with a first-time tongue tie added. TFRëëëëê BHA82

8

FOU DILIGENCE (IRE) (160) 0P000P- D

8 10-8

Ch g Le Fou (IRE) - Peggy Maddock (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3)

Lady Susan Brooke Max Young, Sneads Green

Br W. Devereux Tote, Berkeley Carter Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Very hard to win with and has lost his form for his current yard too. Others are much preferred. TFRëëêêê BHA77

9

COEUR AIMANT (FR) (358) 5P55/02-

8 10-5

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Babet (IRE) Sean Quinlan

Mrs Barbara Butterworth Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Br Haras de Morican

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden hurdler who has been absent since finishing a close second at Cartmel (17f) a year ago. Has had wind surgery. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations given the length of the lay-off. TFRëëëêê BHA74

10

ROBBER’S BRIDGE (IRE) (31) 0520-42

5 10-5

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Mille Et Une Nuits (FR) James Best

Rupert Martin Simon Earle, Warminster

Br Mrs P. M. Grainger Lillycombe Sporting Club Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden but he has been runner-up twice from his basement mark, including at Bangor (19.5f) last month. TFRëëëêê BHA74

11

AFRICAN SUN (IRE) (9) 0P63-P0 CD

6 10-3

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Castle Cross (IRE) Cillin Leonard (5) Joanne Thomason-Murphy Joanne Thomason-Murphy, Chelmsford

Br P & B Bloodstock First Solar Pv Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race 12 months ago. A recent down-the-field effort here doesn’t mark him down as an obvious one to repeat the feat TFRëëêêê BHA72

12

BEAUTIFUL SURPRISE (GB) (20) U66-0U5

4 10-2

Ch f Ribchester (IRE) - Lovely Surprise (IRE) James Davies

Mr Samuel Quigley Thornefarmracing Ltd Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on the Flat Yet to get close to that level over hurdles but latest fifth in a 2m Worcester was a bit more encouraging TFRëëëêê BHA72

2022: AFRICAN SUN (IRE) 5 9 11 Cillin Leonard 40-1 (Joanne Thomason-Murphy) 14 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 5, 7, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 11.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

Stewards Note:

LIGHTENING COMPANY: Following its run on 17/6/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

AFRICAN SUN: Following its run on 2/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Magic Mike (IRE), 6-1 Lightening Company (IRE), 9-1 What Will Be (IRE), Pot of Paint (GB), 12-1 Professor Calculus (GB), Robber’s Bridge (IRE), 16-1 Faron (IRE), Coeur Aimant (FR), 18-1 Rock On Tommy (GB), 22-1 Beautiful Surprise (GB), 40-1 Fou Diligence (IRE), African Sun (IRE)