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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 nonhandicaps 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. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h. 1 HUNT BALL (IRE) (109) 2304-11 CD 10 11-12 B g Winged Love (IRE) La Fandango (IRE) Andrew Tinkler Atlantic Equine Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Michael Slevin Novae Management LimitedBr TIMEFORM VIEW Still capable of smart form over fences last season and made most of 2 good opportunities back over hurdles in May. This a lot harder but still the one to beat. TFRHHHHI BHA135 Star Ratings Explained Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: HHHHH Selected to win the race. HHHHI Good chance of being placed. HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance. horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain No.ofdays coloursincelastran graphic weight st-lb form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year Bold type shows Point-to-Point form C=course winner D=distance winner CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite age KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer SponsorBr
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TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever this summer under a change of tactics, making all over C&D last 2 starts Must be considered in current mood. TFRHHHHH BHA94
a respectable fourth in a handicap over the smaller obstacles at Ludlow However, poor effort at Bangor since so needs to bounce back returned to fences. TFRHHHII BHA104 4 WHOSHOTWHO (IRE) (36) U3204-P 11 11-11 Br g Beneficial Inishbeg House (IRE) Charlie Hammond Foxtrot Racing Whoshotwho & Partner Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Br B. Kavanagh Foxtrot Racing Syndicates TIMEFORMVIEW Not the force of old and shaped as if amiss (found to have bled) at Southwell on return last month. TFRHHIII BHA102 5 GOSUATRI (FR) (43) 5311-46 6 11-9 B g Joshua Tree (IRE) Josvalie (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Br Jocelyne Ventrou Wasdell Group TIMEFORMVIEW Much improved when opening chase account in first-time blinkers at Hereford in April. Followed up at Wincanton later that month but poor efforts both starts since TFRHHHII BHA100 6 MIDNIGHT JEWEL (GB) (34) 14112-1 CD 6 11-6 B g Midnight Legend Follow The Dream Lilly Pinchin (3) Ms G E Morgan Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Br North Bradon Stud Merribelle Stable Llc TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive hurdler, winning 4 of his last 6 starts, including here on return 5 weeks ago. Likeable type who should take to chasing, so high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA97 7 PRINCESS MIDNIGHT (GB) (34)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Dr R Newland (27 wins from 116 runners, 23%) runs WHOSHOTWHO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Jonjo O’Neill (1 win from 2 runners, 50%) runs GOSUATRI
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ENSEL DU PERCHE trained by Mrs Stella Barclay, Garstang, 145 miles.
Ch g Robin des Champs (FR) Our Pride Charlie Price (3) optimumracing.co.uk & Mr Andrew P. Bell Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Br Michael Fennessy optimumracing.co.uk VIEW Won over C&D last summer but pulled up last 2 starts 5 months apart, including on TFRHHHII BHA105 3
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER 8 FIRST RACE 4.29 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE DREAM FINANCIAL SERVICES AT WORCESTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total race value £7850 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2692, 2nd £1346, 3rd £673, 4th £337, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £3512.66) PRINCESS MIDNIGHT looks better than ever under a change of tactics this season and may prove hard to catch again despite another rise She can complete a C&D hat-trick at the main expense of progressive-hurdler Midnight Jewel, who should make a chaser. Abaya du Mathan completes the shortlist back down in class 1-2-3: 1.PRINCESS MIDNIGHT 2.MIDNIGHT JEWEL 3.ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) colours no horse age st lb 1 ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) (51) 213-P2P D 10 12-2 B g Al Namix (FR) Swahilie du Mathan (FR) Tom Scudamore Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington Br Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau W & S Recycling TIMEFORMVIEWScored at Ffos Las in April and got back on track when second of 4 in handicap chase at Aintree (25f) in June Excuses at Southwell since (said to have returned with a wounded leg) so worth another chance back down in class TFRHHHHI BHA107 2 CAPE ROBIN (IRE) (76) 1502P-P CD 8 12-0
WEIGHTWATCHER: OLD HARRY ROCKS won off a handicap mark of 90, his rating is now down 11lb to 79.
TIMEFORM
ANIGHTINLAMBOURN (IRE) (19) F1U3-40 D 8 11-13 B m Gold Well Madgehil (IRE) Kielan Woods The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton Br Jimmy Coffey Jeremy Houghton Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser who returned with 43-F411 CD 8 11-3 Ch m Midnight Legend Setter’s Princess Brendan Powell The Gardens Entertainments Ltd Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Br Clapp, Hodges & Sharpe Coral Racing Limited
8 EASKEY LAD (IRE) (64) 122-460 7 10-12 B g Most Improved (IRE) Lilakiya (IRE) James Bowen Miss Sarah Carter Rebecca Curtis, Newport Br L. Montgomery William Hill TIMEFORMVIEWDid well in handicap hurdles in 2021, winning twice at Ffos Las before good runner-up efforts at Newton Abbot. However, has failed to fire for new yard this season Makes chase debut with tongue tie on TFRHHIII BHA89 9 STORM RISING (IRE) (56) P65P-63 9 10-6 B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) Before The Storm James Best Mr R. C. Harper Richard Harper, Kings Sutton Br Barouche Stud (Ire) Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler at best but little form over fences for this yard TFRHIIII BHA83 10 ENSEL DU PERCHE (FR) (22) 26P-055 8 10-3 B g Anabaa Blue Onvavoir (FR) David Noonan Matt Watkinson Racing I Stella Barclay, Garstang Br Mr Philippe Hardy Lancashire Racing Stables Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 17 runs and fared no better back over fences last time TFRHIIII BHA80 11 WILLCOLLINS (IRE) (58) P/5P0/-05 8 10-3 B g Superior Premium Macs Belle (IRE) Ben Poste Mr John Evans Ryan Potter, Sellack Br J. Berney
Stewards Note: ABAYA DU MATHAN: Following its run on 27/6/2022 it was reported that the horse had a cut to its right hind leg.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Princess Midnight (GB), 5-1 Midnight Jewel (GB), 15-2 Abaya du Mathan (FR), 8-1 Old Harry Rocks (IRE), 14-1 Cape Robin (IRE), Anightinlambourn (IRE), Gosuatri (FR), 22-1 Whoshotwho (IRE), 25-1 Easkey Lad (IRE), 33-1 Storm Rising (IRE), Ensel du Perche (FR), Willcollins (IRE) RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
2m4f (Chase) Rene’s Girl (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17 4m 39.90s
Br Mr J. McDonald W & S Recycling
GOSUATRI: Following its run on 5/7/2022 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
CAPE ROBIN: Following its run on 2/6/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
2m½f (Chase) Mercian King (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17 3m 50.90s
2m4f (Hurdle) Doubly Clever (IRE) (3yo+) 01Sep19 4m 37.90s
WHOSHOTWHO: Following its run on 12/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
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2m (Hurdle) Moonday Sun (USA) (3yo+) 30Aug16 3m 37.30s
2m7f (Hurdle) Rolling Maul (IRE) (4yo+) 17Sep18 5m 24.20s
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who has offered little under Rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time TFRHIIII BHA80
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Mr G. Thompson Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn
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2m7f (Chase) Go Another One (IRE) (4yo+) 01Sep19 5m 21.40s
12 OLD HARRY ROCKS (IRE) (32) 435-P03 CD 10 10-2 B g Milan Miss Baden (IRE) Ciaran Gethings
TIMEFORMVIEWNewton Abbot (21f) novice handicap chase winner in April 2021 and latest third of 8 in handicap chase at Cartmel (25.5f, good) 32 days ago was a step back in the right direction. Player if building on that TFRHHHII BHA78 2021: FLAMBOYANT JOYAUX (FR) 6 11 9 Ryan Mania 9-1 (Adam Robson) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12
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6 CHESS PLAYER (IRE) (22) F2-6221 CD 7 11-2 Ch g No Risk At All (FR) Merci Jandrer (FR) Kielan Woods Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie Ben Pauling, Naunton Br Con O’Keeffe Jeremy Houghton Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club TIMEFORMVIEWGoing through a good spell and, with waiting tactics back in use, showed improved form to get off the mark at the first time of asking over fences in C&D handicap 3 weeks ago, jumping fine and well on top finish Good claims again up 4lb. TFRHHHHH BHA102
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Jonjo O’Neill (22 wins from 154 runners, 14%) runs HALIFAX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Jonjo O’Neill (1 win from 2 runners, 50%) runs HALIFAX
LONGEST TRAVELLER: PETERBOROUGH trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 84 miles.
WEIGHTWATCHER: GLAJOU won off a handicap mark of 124, his rating is now down 15lb to 109.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER 12 SECOND RACE 5.00 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE SCAFFOLDING MDS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Total race value £10600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3839, 2nd £1920, 3rd £960, 4th £480, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £5010.32) Weights lowered 4lb. CHESS PLAYER made a winning start over fences here 3 weeks ago and can defy a 4lb rise. Atlantic Storm is the danger back down in class, although chasing could be the making of Jonjo O’Neill’s Halifax and he isn’t discounted easily 1-2-3: 1.CHESS PLAYER (IRE) 2.ATLANTIC STORM (IRE) 3.HALIFAX (FR) colours no horse age st lb 1 PETERBOROUGH (FR) (23) 414-U33 D 9 11-12 B g Fuisse (FR) Peony Girl (FR) Isabel Williams (3) Norwester Racing Club & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Dr Jean-Pierre Colombu TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways over fences at Kelso (17f) in February. Fair runs over hurdles the last twice 9 weeks apart but needs more to strike back chasing now. TFRHHHII BHA112 2 GLAJOU (FR) (27) 533-425 D 6 11-9 Br g Network (GER) Toscane (FR) Tom Scudamore Mr John Hobbs Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Br Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Fair chaser for Paul Nicholls but he’s not the most straightforward and was well held over hurdles starting out for new yard here last month. Well treated if staging a revival. TFRHHHII BHA109 3 HALIFAX (FR) (22) 032-355 5 11-6 B g Saddler Maker (IRE) Oudette (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr Mrs Katya Banks Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Br Mme Vsse. Yves D’Armaille Wasdell Group TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in handicap hurdles over 2m in the spring and has races in him over fences on that evidence for all he looks a tricky sort TFRHHHII BHA106 4 ATLANTIC STORM (IRE) (31) 02-2133 D 10 11-4 B g September Storm (GER) Double Dream (IRE) Chris Ward (5) Mr Alistair Price Rob Summers, Solihull Br John Kidd TIMEFORM VIEW Has been in good form over fences, scoring at Southwell in June, while he ran as well as could be expected from 10lb out of the weights in a class 2 contest at Stratford last time Respected. TFRHHHII BHA104 5 BEMPTON CLIFFS (IRE) (2) 0031-14 D 7 11-2 Gr g Canford Cliffs (IRE) Grand Lili Non Runner Mr M Dunlevy and Mrs H McGuinness Sam Allwood, Whitchurch Br Pat Gilsenan Allwood Horse Transport TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA102
2021: BATHIVA (FR) 7 11 3 Paddy Brennan 11-8 (Fergal O’Brien) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Chess Player (IRE), 9-2 Atlantic Storm (IRE), 5-1 Halifax (FR), 13-2 Glajou (FR), 8-1 Peterborough (FR) ) ) Non and Allwood,NON-RUNNER
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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER 14 THIRD RACE 5.32 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £25000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. OSCAR MONTEL goes particularly well here and gets the vote in a tricky-looking handicap Bbold rates the principal danger, whilst a market move for the well-handicapped Grand Sancy could prove significant. 1-2-3: 1.OSCAR MONTEL (IRE) 2.BBOLD (IRE) 3.GRAND SANCY (FR) colours no horse age st lb 1 PEREGRINE RUN (IRE) (32) 00-5335 D 12 12-0 B g King’s Theatre (IRE) Masriyna’s Article (IRE) Sam Ewing (3) Mr V. Byrne Peter Fahey, Ireland Br Mr Vincent Byrne TIMEFORMVIEWGot going all too late when fifth of 14 in Summer Plate at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to firm, 25/1) last month. Remains fairly treated but been some time since he scored over fences TFRHHHII BHA138 2 IRISH PROPHECY (IRE) (52) 351P-4P D 9 12-0 B g Azamour (IRE) Prophets Honor (FR) Tom Bellamy Mr N. Mustoe Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Br Mr N. Mustoe Hatherden Horse Transport TIMEFORM VIEW Been given some respite by the handicapper but isn’t the most reliable, pulled up at Uttoxeter when last seen in June. TFRHHIII BHA138 3 ORGANDI (FR) (19) 5134-U6 10 11-6 Br m Early March Creme Pralinee (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies Beautiful People Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh Br Dr Vet R. Y. Simon & Mr N. Simon Tori Global TIMEFORMVIEW Won Exeter handicap in October before running a creditable third in listed mares’ event at Market Rasen on her next start. Been generally disappointing since, though TFRHHIII BHA130 4 GRAND SANCY (FR) (144) 4/54P64- 8 11-4 B g Diamond Boy (FR) La Courtille (FR) Harry Cobden Martin Broughton Racing Partners Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Br Dr Vet Brigitte Poulve Morson Group TIMEFORMVIEWSmart hurdler who has proved useful at best over fences Never really threatened last term but has been cut plenty of slack by the assessor and could be interesting first time up after a wind operation. Wears first-time tongue strap. TFRHHHII BHA128 5 BBOLD (IRE) (91) 03/215-1 D 8 11-4 B g Aizavoski (IRE) Molly Be Charlie Hammond BAA Management Ltd Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Br Thistletown Stud TIMEFORMVIEW Back to winning ways when taking 5-runner handicap chase at Southwell (25.8f, good, 10/3) in May. 3lb rise fair and must enter calculations. Wears blinkers for first time TFRHHHHI BHA128 6 RED HAPPY (FR) (19) 112-252 5 11-3 Ch g Red Dubawi (IRE) Happynees (FR) Tom Scudamore Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington Br S.C.E.A.Du Haras Des Sablonnets et al W & S Recycling TIMEFORMVIEWFollowed hat-trick in March/April with a pair of creditable runner-up efforts and back to best when second of 7 in handicap chase at Bangor (24f, good, 10/1) 19 days ago. Warrants respect. TFRHHHII BHA127 7 CHELTENAM DE VAIGE (FR) (24) 1432 35 10 10-10 B g Forestier (FR) Ratina de Vaige (FR) Mr Tom Broughton (7) Matt & Sally Burford Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Br S.C.E.A. La Barbottiere TIMEFORMVIEW Good third of 11 in hunter chase at Cheltenham on sole start for Miss Hannah Lewis but made little impact, back with current yard, in Uttoxeter handicap last month. TFRHHIII BHA120 LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Fergal O’Brien (31 wins from 153 runners, 20%) runs CHELTENAM DE VAIGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Peter Fahy (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs PEREGRINE RUN
WEIGHTWATCHER: OSCAR MONTEL won off a handicap mark of 120, his rating is now down 5lb to 115. LONGEST TRAVELLER: PEREGRINE RUN trained by Peter Fahy, Ireland.
8 EL PASO WOOD (FR) (19) P-P2205 8 10-10 B g Anzillero (GER) Wonder Wood (FR) David Noonan Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington Br Mr Jeoffray Pagliaroli W & S Recycling TIMEFORM VIEW Heavily campaigned since joining this yard and finished well held in weaker contest at Bangor last time TFRHHIII BHA120 9 OSCAR MONTEL (IRE) (27) P4-6152 CD 8 10-5 B g Oscar (IRE) Montel Girl (IRE) Brian Hughes Robert Aplin & Stratford Racecourse 2 Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Br James Ryan Merribelle Stable Llc TIMEFORMVIEW Added to his fine course record when close second of 6 in handicap chase (23f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Races off same mark again and is one for the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA115 2021: EXELERATOR EXPRESS (FR) 7 11 3 Sam Twiston-Davies 3-1 (Neil Mulholland) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Stewards Note: IRISH PROPHECY: Following its run on 26/6/2022 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Oscar Montel (IRE), 9-2 Bbold (IRE), 11-2 Grand Sancy (FR), 7-1 Peregrine Run (IRE), Red Happy (FR), 10-1 El Paso Wood (FR), 16-1 Organdi (FR), 20-1 Irish Prophecy (IRE), 28-1 Cheltenam de Vaige (FR) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH 15 RACE THREE Rewarding trainers and stablestaff who run horses most often at Worcester throughout 2022, the points based series sees races given a star rating with the equivalent number of points awarded to Trainers per runner and accumulated throughout the season. The overall winner will receive 1,000kg of Royal Equestrian Bedding which is a high quality, highly absorbent, straw crushed pellet-based horse bedding that is quick and easy to use. The remaining top five yards will each receive 500kg of product delivered direct to their racing yards At the end of the season the the top six yards will go into a free prize draw with the winning name drawn receiving £1,000 CASH for their stable staff! The Royal Equestrian Bedding Frequent Runner Championship Scores up to and including 28th July Fergal O'Brien Neil Mulholland David Pipe Jonjo O'Neill Alastair Ralph Ben Pauling 130 119 78 69 53 51 DISCOVER BRITISH RACING’S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION ACTIVITY @Rracingtogether.co.uk acingTogether GREAT BRITISH BONUS The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fllies and mares.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Dr R Newland (27 wins from 116 runners, 23%) runs
Stewards Note: LIGHT N STRIKE: Following its run on 16/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered and lost the irons. Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Light N Strike (IRE), 5-2 Nibras Gold (IRE), 9-2 Retrospect (IRE), 11-1 First Soldier (FR), 25-1 Universal Island (GB), 66-1 Illico de Moutiers (FR)
FIRST SOLDIER & RETROSPECT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs Emma Fenton (1 win from 1 runners, 100%) runs LIGHT N STRIKE
Br Mrs Chantal Rousseau
2021: OUR COLOSSUS (IRE) 6 11 0 Liam Harrison 11-4 (Fergal O’Brien) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER 16 FOURTH RACE 6.05 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE CAZOO NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Total race value £8300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3464, 2nd £1732, 3rd £866, 4th £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18) Useful chaser LIGHT N STRIKE should have a race like this in him over hurdles and can make the most of the weight he receives from C&D scorer Nibras Gold Retrospect is best of the rest 1-2-3: 1.LIGHT N STRIKE (IRE) 2.NIBRAS GOLD (IRE) 3.RETROSPECT (IRE) colours no horse age st lb 1 NIBRAS GOLD (IRE) (56) 21 CD 4 11-4 B g Golden Horn Whipped (IRE) David Noonan ValueRacingClub.co.uk David Pipe, Wellington Br Forenaghts,Tinnakill,Colts Neck Stallion W & S Recycling TIMEFORMVIEWWon a brace of staying handicaps on the level last summer and has taken well to hurdling, making it second time lucky in C&D maiden in June More to come and looks sure to go well TFRHHHHI BHA111 2 FIRST SOLDIER (FR) (605) 000442/ 6 11-0 Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) First Choice (FR) Cillin Leonard (5) Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & M. Soldet Coulthursts Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler but absent since finishing second at Fakenham in December 2020 Yard also runs Retrospect Betting perhaps the best guide to what’s expected after such a long absence. TFRHHHII BHA110 3 LIGHT N STRIKE (IRE) (32) 231-310 6 11-0 B g Leading Light (IRE) One Rose Tom Bellamy Salvo & Alex Giannini, N.Farrell Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Br Charles Persse Hatherden Horse Transport TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who won a couple of handicaps this spring Much better than result in Summer Plate at Market Rasen in July and likely still in form Should be up to winning a race like this over hurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA130 4 RETROSPECT (IRE) (92) 52 5 11-0 B g Frankel Looking Back (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies Deva Racing (RT) Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Br Coolmore TIMEFORM VIEW Fair stayer on the level. Better effort over hurdles in the spring for new yard when 6 lengths second in 2m Huntingdon maiden in May. Had wind surgery since then TFRHHHII BHA 5 ILLICO DE MOUTIERS (FR) (56) 5-0 4 10-11 B g Ballingarry (IRE) Moriany (FR) James Best Mr M. Scott Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
LONGEST TRAVELLER: NIBRAS GOLD trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 116 miles.
TIMEFORM VIEW Not beaten far in a bumper in France last autumn but well held in C&D maiden on hurdle debut in June. TFRHHIII BHA 6 UNIVERSAL ISLAND (GB) (37) 65U-4 5 10-7 Ch m Universal (IRE) Island of Memories (IRE) Harry Reed Mr P. Tory Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Br Stour Valley Thoroughbreds Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited TIMEFORMVIEWLimited impact in the pointing field and remote fourth on 18.5f Newton Abbot hurdle debut 37 days ago. Shorter trip now not sure to play to her strengths. Likely best watched. TFRHHIII BHA
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TIMEFORMVIEWWon a Stratford chase last autumn Off 4 months, creditable third of 5 there 31 days ago. Also placed twice over hurdles in the spring Another who can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA111
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Fergal O’Brien (31 wins from 153 runners, 20%) runs ACCIDENTAL REBEL AND BLUE SANS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Fergal O’Brien (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs ACCIDENTAL REBEL AND BLUE SANS
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TIMEFORM VIEW Made little impact in 4 points but proved up to making a winning start under Rules in 2m course novice hurdle in June. Backed it up when second here (2m again) 25 days later and longer trip should suit now handicapping Unexposed TFR
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive over hurdles last year, landing back-to-back C&D handicaps and only just foiled in hat-trick bid at Wincanton (21f) in October. Pulled up on return/chase debut in May but better can be expected back hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA112
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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER Br 18 FIFTH RACE 6.40 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE GET PULLING WITH PJ NICHOLLS SSANGYONG HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Total race value £9300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3589, 2nd £1795, 3rd £897, 4th £449, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £4683.56) It’s possible an 8lb rise won’t prevent PRESENTING PETE from making it 3-3 since joining the John Mackie yard. Accidental Rebel is another who is unbeaten since joining his current stable and rates an obvious danger. Fat Sam is also respected having won a handicap chase last time off a mark 1lb higher than he runs off this evening 1-2-3: 1.PRESENTING PETE (IRE) 2.ACCIDENTAL REBEL 3.FAT SAM colours no horse age st lb 1 FAT SAM (GB) (37) 14-5121 D 8 12-1 Ch g Denham Red (FR) Emergence (FR) James Davies Mr David Lockwood Chris Down, Cullompton Br Woodmore Racing Woodwarm Stoves TIMEFORM VIEW Ffos Las novice hurdle winner in June. Second in a C&D novice next time before gaining a fourth chase success in Newton Abbot handicap 5 weeks ago. This mark is very workable based on his chase form TFRHHHHI BHA121 2 ACCIDENTAL REBEL (GB) (22) 35P-111 CD 8 11-13 B g Kayf Tara Special Choice (IRE) Paddy Brennan KHDRP Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Br D. E. M. Young bresbet ltd TIMEFORM VIEW An improved model since joining current yard and he made it 3-3 with stylish success in C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. Up another 6lb but another bold showing is very much on the cards. TFRHHHHI BHA119 3 YCCS PORTOCERVO (FR) (37) 2344-3F D 7 11-12
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8 FAINT HOPE (GB) (22) 266-523 10 11-5 Ch g Midnight Legend Rhinestone Ruby Ben Jones Mrs Elaine Tate & Partner Grace Harris, Shirenewton Br Fledglings Bloodstock Grace Harris Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Arrvies on the back of a pair of creditable placed efforts over C&D in recent months Likely to be competitive again TFRHHHII BHA111 9 PRESENTING PETE (IRE) (36) 5552-11 D 5 11-4 B g Presenting Ciandarragh (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (5) Mr Nathan Anderson-Dixon John Mackie, Church Broughton Br Mrs Clodagh Fitzgerald Abode TIMEFORM VIEW Arrrives on a hat-trick after a pair of 20.5f Southwell wins since joining this yard Further 8lb rise may not stop him in current mood. TFRHHHHH BHA110 10 BLUE SANS (IRE) (26) 2121P-4 CD 7 11-2 B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) California Blue (FR) Jack Hogan (7) The FOB Racing Partnership 12 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Br Mrs Ann McGrath bresbet ltd TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumper winner who, fitted with first-time cheekpieces, doubled her tally over hurdles in a C&D handicap last autumn Might have needed the run after 10 months off when fourth of 5 at Uttoxeter 26 days ago. Likely to be sharper now but Brennan prefers Accidental Rebel. TFRHHHII BHA108 11 AL ROC (FR) (22) 0212P6 D 11 11-1 Br g Great Pretender (IRE) Al Cov (FR) David Noonan Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington Br Mr Emmanuel Clayeux W & S Recycling TIMEFORMVIEW Four chase wins in a productive summer but last 2 runs, including off his lower hurdle mark, suggest his recent busy spell may have caught up with him. TFRHHIII BHA107 12 JAN MAAT (GER) (26) 044-P40 9 10-2 Gr g Electric Beat Jeanine (GER) Jack Quinlan Neil King & Partners Neil King, Burderop Br Gestut Trona racehorse-ownership.com TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his best for Henry de Bromhead Has struggled for form for this yard but he did hint a revival over a trip too far back hurdling last time This test looks more suitable TFRHHIII BHA92 2021: TRANSLINK 6 11 5 Sam Twiston-Davies 16-1 (Neil Mulholland) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 10. Stewards Note: TRANSLINK: Following its run on 11/5/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Accidental Rebel (GB), 6-1 Fat Sam (GB), Presenting Pete (IRE), 10-1 Yccs Portocervo (FR), Dasher Riley (GB), 11-1 Faint Hope (GB), 12-1 Translink (GB), 14-1 Cawthorne Lad (GB), 16-1 Awesomedude (GB), Blue Sans (IRE), 25-1 Al Roc (FR), 40-1 Jan Maat (GER) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH 19 RACE FIVE BROKEN GLASSES AND BOTTLES ARE DANGEROUS In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who showed more than she did in a bumper when runner-up on hurdles debut at Uttoxeter a month ago. Was seen to good effect on that occasion but she’s likely to give it a good go TFRHHHHI BHA 2 COUNTRY KITTEN (IRE) (19) U314-50 7 11-2
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Br Mr Tom O’Doherty McCoy Contractors VIEW Half-sister to useful hurdler Impervious (17f-2 1/2m winner) Easily off mark in Irish points at sixth attempt in May and reasonable start under Rules when third in a Newton Abbot bumper 3 weeks ago. Bred to do well over obstacles. TFRHHHHH BHA 4 IMPERIAL SENORITA (IRE) (22) PU-40P0 6 11-2 B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) Longueville Quest (IRE) Tristan Durrell (7) The Regal Eagles Max Young, Droitwich Br Mr Richard Cotter TIMEFORMVIEW Half-sister to 4 winners, including fair hurdler/useful chaser Ronava and useful 3m chase winner Dubai Quest. Maiden Irish pointer and offered little in a 2m hurdle here last month. TFRHIIII BHA LAUREL GIRL (IRE) (200) 2PPP 6 11-2 B m Morozov (USA) Laurel River (IRE) Richie McLernon Mrs A. Cantillon Louise Allan, Newmarket Br S. Neville Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Sur La Mer (2 3/4m winner) dam placed over fences. on first of 4 outings in points, pulled up remaining starts (latest Jan 29). TFRHIIII BHA PARIS DIXIE (GB) (22) 00/040-2 7 11-2 B m Champs Elysees Last of The Dixies Rex Dingle Owners Group 037 Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Br Star Cottage Stud & Mrs D. Camacho Owners Group TIMEFORMVIEWYet to add to her bumper success, and down the field in a handicap hurdle at Exeter on final outing for Nicky Henderson in December Much more like it when second in a 2m maiden hurdle at his venue for new yard (tongue tied) TFRHHHHI BHA102
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER 20 SIXTH RACE 7.10 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Total race value £8300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3464, 2nd £1732, 3rd £866, 4th £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18) Following a point win, DAME DE FORTUNE displayed plenty of ability in a bumper at Newton Abbot last month and is bred to do better over obstacles, so this looks a good starting point. Paris Dixie made a promising start for Anthony Honeyball and is a threat, along with Cluain Aodha. 1-2-3: 1.DAME DE FORTUNE (IRE) 2.PARIS DIXIE 3.CLUAIN AODHA (IRE) colours no horse age st lb 1 CLUAIN AODHA (IRE) (26) 2431 42 5 11-2 B m Darsi (FR) Wendy’s Moan (IRE) Max Kendrick Mark Harrod, Bryan Agar & Nicky George Neil King, Burderop Br Mr Thomas Browne racehorse-ownership.com
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Fergal O’Brien (31 wins from 153 runners, 20%) runs REBEL ROXY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Fergal O’Brien (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs REBEL ROXY LONGEST TRAVELLERS: LAUREL GIRL trained by L Allan & SWEET MOON trained by Amy Murphy, both Newmarket, 132 miles.
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O’Brien) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7, 9. Stewards Note: CLUAIN AODHA: Following its run on 22/7/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. PARIS DIXIE: Following its run on 26/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered late-on in the race. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Paris Dixie (GB), 3-1 Dame de Fortune (IRE), 4-1 Cluain Aodha (IRE), 11-1 Rebel Roxy (IRE), Sweet Moon (FR), 14-1 Morning Symphony (IRE), 33-1 Baby Sham (GB), 66-1 Country Kitten (IRE), 300-1 Imperial Senorita (IRE), Laurel Girl (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH 21 RACE SIX GREAT BRITISH BONUS The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fllies and mares.
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B f Sir Percy Zamzama (IRE) Micheal Nolan Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury Br J. W. Parry We Do Vans TIMEFORM VIEW Flat AW winner but a maiden handicap hurdler since TFRHHIII BHA82 9 MORNING SYMPHONY (IRE) (19) 0-U 4 10-12
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TIMEFORMVIEWRelated to useful types and displayed ability both starts in May for Alan King, keeping on for third at Fakenham Step back up in trip will suit and she has a bigger performance in her for new yard TFRHHHII BHA92
TIMEFORM VIEW Won Flat handicap at Wolverhampton in April for George Boughey. Sold for 9,500 gns but made an inauspicious start to hurdles career at Bangor recently, unseating rider. TFRHHHII BHA 10 SWEET MOON (FR) (87) 2-23 4 10-12
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TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive in bumpers (runner-up twice) and, switched to handicaps, was showing more than previously over hurdles when falling at Bangor last time. Open to further improvement after a 3-month break. TFRHHHHH BHA88
LONGEST TRAVELLER: D’JANGO trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 116 miles.
7 HEY JOE (IRE) (95) 220/60-F 7 10-11
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed all 4 starts since winning at Southwell in May. Hard to knock what he’s been doing recently and he should give another solid account here TFRHHHHI BHA90
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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER 22 SEVENTH RACE 7.40 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE CAZOO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Total race value £7550 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2859, 2nd £1430, 3rd £714, 4th £358, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £3730.50) HEY JOE is unexposed and was in the processing of showing improvement when he fell at Bangor 3 months ago Provided he’s none the worse for that, he can prove himself too good for a mark of 88. In-form pair Bagan and Robeam represent the biggest dangers. 1-2-3: 1.HEY JOE (IRE) 2.BAGAN 3.ROBEAM (IRE) colours no horse age st lb 1 D’JANGO (FR) (27) 62-6116 CD BF 9 12-2 Br g Balko (FR) Quizas Jolie (FR) Tom Scudamore Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington Br Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil W & S Recycling TIMEFORM VIEW Landed handicap hurdle/chase in June and July at this course and, while he disappointed over fences here last month, he’s the type to bounce back quickly. TFRHHHII BHA107 2 VOODOO DOLL (IRE) (27) 524-36U C 9 11-13 B g Getaway (GER) Voodoo Magic (GER) Miss Eleanor Williams (7) Maximum Racing & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Mr Edward Devereux TIMEFORMVIEWBelow last winning mark and has shaped with plenty of encouragement on 2 of his last 3 outings, running well prior to unseating 2 out at this course 27 days ago. Not a forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA104 3 CORRANY (IRE) (19) 4PP-056 8 11-10
WEIGHTWATCHER: VOODOO DOLL won off a handicap mark of 110, his rating is now down 6lb to 104.
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored over C&D in July and, while he seemed undone by a rise when mid-field here later in the month, he’s still liable to give his running again TFRHHHII BHA96 6 ROBEAM (IRE) (19) 413233 6 10-13 B g Helmet (AUS) Secret Flame Lewis Stones (5) Mr Keith Jones Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley Br Val & Angela Leeson Tote
Br g Court Cave (IRE) Time For An Audit Finn Lambert (7) Carbine Of London Racing 3 Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh Br John & Jamie O’Brien Tori Global Successful over fences for Nicky Henderson last spring, but his profile is anything but convincing and hasn’t offered a great deal of encouragement for this stable. TFRHHIII BHA101 4 BAGAN (GB) (27) 2-363U1 CD 8 11-5 Ch g Sulamani (IRE) Aunt Rita (IRE) Daniel Sansom (3) Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury Br Yorton Farm Stud We Do Vans VIEW Capitalised on a handy mark when readily landing a C&D event a month ago and remains with scope on old form, so another solid showing is expected TFRHHHHI BHA96 STORM (IRE) (22) 23-0510 CD BF 6 11-5 B m Presenting Sunami Storm (IRE) Brian Hughes Mr Robert Aplin Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Br Gaynestown Stud Ltd Merribelle Stable Llc
B g Oscar (IRE) Jordrell (IRE) Jamie Brace (7) J C & S R Hitchins Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Br Miss Elizabeth Kennedy Wasdell Group
8 RACING SPIRIT (GB) (34) 02035-2 10 10-2 Ch g Sir Percy Suertuda Lee Edwards Mr D. B. Roberts Dave Roberts, Kenley Br Elusive Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEW Infrequent winner but made a solid reappearance when runner-up over C&D a month ago. Claims if he can build on that TFRHHHII BHA78 9 GETAWAY MISSION (IRE) (98) 5/6P//05-0 8 10-2 B g Getaway (GER) Emeranna (IRE) Charlie Todd Mr D. J. Todd Ian Williams, Alvechurch Br Seosamh Murphy TIMEFORM VIEW Limited sort who is set for another struggle from out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA75 2021: CRY WOLF 8 10 6 Jamie Moore 50-1 (Alexandra Dunn) 14 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 6, 9. Stewards Note: D’JANGO: Following its run on 21/7/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. GETAWAY MISSION: Following its run on 11/5/2022 it was reported that the jockey lost a stirrup. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Hey Joe (IRE), 11-2 Robeam (IRE), 6-1 Bagan (GB), Racing Spirit (GB), 13-2 D’Jango (FR), 15-2 Present Storm (IRE), 10-1 Voodoo Doll (IRE), 16-1 Corrany (IRE), 22-1 Getaway Mission (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH 23 RACE SEVEN TUESDAY 19TH APRIL (E) THURSDAY 5TH MAY WEDNESDAY 11TH MAY FRIDAY 20TH MAY (E) SATURDAY 4TH JUNE SATURDAY 11TH JUNE (E) SUNDAY 19TH JUNE WEDNESDAY 22ND JUNE WEDNESDAY 29TH JUNE MONDAY 4TH JULY THURSDAY 14TH JULY (E) THURSDAY 21ST JULY TUESDAY 26TH JULY (E) WEDNESDAY 17TH AUGUST (E) TUESDAY 23RD AUGUST WEDNESDAY 31ST AUGUST (E) MONDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 6TH OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 19TH OCTOBER THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2022 FIXTURE 2022LIST FIXTURE LIST BOOK NOW AT worcester-racecourse.co.uk CUSTOMERS OF THE BOARDS Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the“off”. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket. All tickets will remain valid for one month.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest operator who was pulled up when last seen at Exeter 7 months ago. Returns on a handy mark, though, so worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA84
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N King (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs GO FOX
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TIMEFORMVIEW Free-going sort who bounced back to capitalise on a reduced mark at Southwell a couple of months ago. Patient tactics appeared to suit that day, and he’s still on a good mark TFRHHHHI BHA103
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Hammond (1 win from 29 runners, 3%) runs BALKOTIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALKOTIC trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 172 miles.
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3 MR CRAFTSMAN (GB) (67) 050-244 5 11-11 Ch g Trans Island La Hoofon Lucy Gardner Mrs L. Osborne Susan Gardner, Longdown Br T. C. Dawson Woodhayes Stud TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden pointer who showed more at the second attempt over hurdles when fourth in a novice at this course Now makes early switch to handicaps after a couple of months off. TFRHHIII BHA101 4 KAPITALISTE (FR) (34) 0-11332 6 11-6 B g Intello (GER) Kapitale (GER) Philip Armson (5) The Profile Partnership 2 Alexandra Dunn, Wellington Br Wertheimer et Frere Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd VIEW Latest win in hurdle at Newton Abbot in May. 11/2, creditable second of 11 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, good) 34 days ago. Arrives in top form and looks sure to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA96 NASH (IRE) (22) 05P3-31 CD 7 11-4 B m Flemensfirth (USA) Hollygrove Rumba (IRE) Daryl Jacob Mr Chris Nash Harry Whittington, Sparsholt Br Ms C. Brennan Webbswood VIEW Confirmed her return to form when landing a 14-runner handicap hurdle (12/1) at this C&D (good) 22 days ago. Still lightly raced in handicaps and should go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA94 6 BALKOTIC (FR) (34) P55-143 6 11-0 B g Balko (FR) Aurore Celtique (FR) Miss Becky Smith Raypasha Micky Hammond, Middleham Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner who improved to open his hurdles account at Sedgefield (27f) in May. Back to form when third over C&D a month ago, so merits respect. TFRHHHII BHA90 7 GOLDEN GLORY (IRE) (218) 000/4UP 8 10-8 B m Fame And Glory Howyakeepan (IRE) Sean Houlihan Castle Farm Racing Golden Syndicate Robert Stephens, Caldicot Br Brittas House Stud & Canterbrook Stud
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER Br 24 EIGHTH RACE 8.10 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE CAZOO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Total race value £7550 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2859, 2nd £1430, 3rd £714, 4th £358, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £3730.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SHEILA NASH arrives on the back of a C&D success and isn’t fully exposed, so she gets the marginal vote ahead of Kapitaliste, who has been running consistently well lately Envol de La Cour is another one for the shortlist. 1-2-3: 1.SHEILA NASH (IRE) 2.KAPITALISTE (FR) 3.ENVOL DE LA COUR (FR) colours no horse age st lb 1 GO FOX (GB) (45) P/3106-0 7 12-0 Ch g Foxwedge (AUS) Bling Bling (IRE) Jack Quinlan The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership Neil King, Burderop Br Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade TIMEFORMVIEWFlat winner who opened his account in this sphere at Perth in September Hasn’t really fired since, though, only seventh on debut for another new stable at Market Rasen last time. Goes up in trip, now. TFRHHIII BHA104 2 ENVOL DE LA COUR (FR) (58) 3445-01 8 11-13 B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) Reveuse de La Cour (FR) Luca Morgan (3) Mr Mark Dunphy Michael Scudamore, Bromsash Br Jacky Delepine & Marie-Paule Delepine
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Richard Davis was a talented jump jockey tragically killed in a fall over fences in This award named in his memory.
and
Stratford,
73 pts 4th
1st
bookmakers are not
points. Latest placings (up to and including
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RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD
announcement. RICHARD DAVIS AWARD For
Probable
during the
Blinkers
points,
1996.
4TH 25 RACE EIGHT NOTICES Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through
74 pts 3rd
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8 EMMAS DILEMMA (IRE) (488) 5P0515/- 10 10-2 B m Gold Well Emmas Island (IRE) Marc Goldstein Miss Hannah James Hannah James, Malvern Br Paddy Molloy Rainbow Mobile Equnine & Canine Therapy TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who hasn’t been seen for 16 months and looks firmly up against it. TFRHIIII BHA77 9
MERCHANT HOUSE (IRE) (67) 4PP/00/-0 8 10-2 B g Fairly Ransom (USA) Skyra (IRE) David Noonan Mr Bryan A Hawker Richard Hawker, Frome Br Charel Park Stud TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner in 2019 but well held both starts over hurdles for Stuart Kittow the following year and debut for this yard (after another absence) was underwhelming. Now switched to handicaps with blinkers on TFRHHIII BHA74 2021:(See Div 1) DECLARED RUNNERS 9 worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7. S.P’s: 7-2 Kapitaliste (FR), Sheila Nash (IRE), 9-2 Envol de La Cour (FR), 7-1 Balkotic (FR), 12-1 Go Fox (GB), 14-1 Golden Glory (IRE), 16-1 Mr Craftsman (GB), 22-1 Merchant House (IRE), 33-1 Emmas Dilemma (IRE) 2ND the Ring on the way to the Post. that obliged until the ‘Weighed in’ on the course more than 5 that the Top Conditional Jockey riding Cheltenham, Chepstow, Hereford, Ludlow, Warwick Worcester period 3rd May 2022 22nd April 2023 by the Cheltenham & Three Counties Race Club) Winner 10 a Second 7 a Third 4 a Fourth 2 16th August 2022) Philip Armson Kevin Brogan Liam Harrison Luca Morgan 50 Charlie Price
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Second Race 5.00 THE SCAFFOLDING MDS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5010 to the winning horse The second to receive £2308, the third £1153, the fourth £577, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 15th. Penalties, after August 6th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. SCAFFOLDING MDS will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they 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 £46. Closed August 11th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3839; Second £1920; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £5010.32) Weights lowered 4lb.
Sixth Race 7.10 - THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4520 to the winning horse The second to receive £2082, the third £1040 and the fourth £521. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, August 11th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb. FBC MANBY BOWDLER will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they 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. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 23rd September, 2022. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 15 entries at £41. Closed August 11th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 7.40 THE CAZOO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3730 to the winning horse The second to receive £1718, the third £858, the fourth £430, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 11th and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 15th. Penalties, after August 6th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. CAZOO has generously sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £34. Closed August 11th, 2022.
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2859; Second £1430; Third £714; Fourth £358; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3730.50) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 8.10 THE CAZOO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3730 to the winning horse The second to receive £1718, the third £858, the fourth £430, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 11th and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 15th. Penalties, after August 6th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they 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. 15 entries at £34. Closed August 11th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £2859; Second £1430; Third £714; Fourth £358; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3730.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. 27
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SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 6.05 THE CAZOO NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4520 to the winning horse The second to receive £2082, the third £1040 and the fourth £521. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, August 11th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. CAZOO has generously sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 23rd September, 2022. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 18 entries at £41. Closed August 11th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 6.40 THE GET PULLING WITH PJ NICHOLLS SSANGYONG HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4683 to the winning horse The second to receive £2157, the third £1078, the fourth £540, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 see Standard Conditions). £43 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £35 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 15th. Penalties, after August 6th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. PJ NICHOLLS will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they 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. 22 entries at £43. Closed August 11th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £3589; Second £1795; Third £897; Fourth £449; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4683.56) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
First Race 4.29 THE DREAM FINANCIAL SERVICES AT WORCESTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3512 to the winning horse The second to receive £1618, the third £808, the fourth £405, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 11th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 15th. Penalties, after August 6th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. DREAM FINANCIAL SERVICES will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they 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. 24 entries at £32. Closed August 11th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £2692; Second £1346; Third £673; Fourth £337; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3512.66) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 5.32 THE HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757. for four yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 15th. Penalties, after August 6th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 3 at £25 and 11 at £125. Closed August 11th, 2022. OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£10098;Second£5048;Third£2525;Fourth£1263;Fifth£630.(PenaltyValue£13202.50) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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