Worcester Racecard - Wednesday 17th May

Thank you for joining Worcester racecourse for a spring afternoon of racing!

Today we welcome Worcester Theatres, who have a really great show at the commandery this summer; look out for their race title to see what the next show is. We are also welcoming a local trainer, Dr Richard Newland to Worcester racecourse today, who have just launched a new website which is well worth taking a look at.

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Our newly themed rum & reggae night is our next fixture, and cannot be missed! To experience all the vibes of the caribbean book your tickets today! We are welcoming a very popular band “Trenchtown” to worcester racecourse who are the uk’s no1 Bob Marley tribute band. Come down and start your May bank holiday is style with us on Friday 26th May.

We, as a team here at worcester wish you the best raceday experience today and most of all, we thank you for supporting us. We do hope you will join us again at the home of summer jumping throughout our 2023 season and please, visit our website and social for more details of what is happening here on course!

Have a great day and good luck!

We hope to see you again for our next raceday on Friday 26th May.

Michael Thomas General manager

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1 HUNT BALL (IRE) (109) 2304-11 CD

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10 11-12

B g Winged Love (IRE) - La Fandango (IRE) Andrew Tinkler

Atlantic Equine Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Michael Slevin Novae Management Limited Br

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.

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.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in 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.

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FIRST RACE 1.40

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD FITZDARES FOR FREE RACE STREAMING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 7 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (24 wins from 175 runners, 14%) runs BALINESKER BEACH & NO WORRIES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Greatrex (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs HERMES LE GRIS LONGEST TRAVELLER: EROS trained by K Woollacott, Crewkerne, 124 miles.

WHO IS THAT saw off a next-time-out winner at Fontwell last month so a 4lb rise may not prevent Chris Gordon’s charge going in again. Eros is better than he showed at Exeter last time and is second choice ahead of chase-newcomers Mole Court and Balinesker Beach.

1-2-3: 1.WHO IS THAT (IRE) 2.EROS (FR) 3.MOLE COURT (IRE)

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1 DOM BOSCO (GB) (26) P6/4440-

6 12-0

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Definitely Better (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

Miss Julie Hoskins Tom George, Slad

Br Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher HBA Media

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper efforts weren’t devoid of promise. Achieved only modest form over hurdles, disappointing in an Exeter handicap hurdle last month. Now switches to fences and has a tongue tie fitted as he bids to get his career back on track. TFRHHIII BHA95

2 GUGUSS COLLONGES (FR) (95) 33/2P46- D

7 11-12

B g Secret Singer (FR) - Une Collonges (FR) James Davies

Mr David Gilmour & Mr James Dellaway

Roger Teal, Lambourn

Br G.A.E.C Delorme Chartplan(2004) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTook a step back in right direction when fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Ludlow in December but not in the same form over hurdles at Warwick 8 weeks later Been off for 3 months TFRHHHII BHA93

3 MOLE COURT (IRE) (35) 460213-

6 11-11

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Running Wild (IRE) Kielan Woods

Mr Oliver Troup

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Joseph Cunningham Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark in Hereford handicap hurdle in February. Respectable third at Southwell last month ahead of this switch to fences for the first time One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA92

4 EST ILLIC (IRE) (25) 6P/04P3-

9 11-10

B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Ten Friends (IRE) Cillin Leonard (5)

Mr Andrew Gough

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Gerry Ross Sjd Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful sort at his best but has essentially become disappointing nowadays Did manage to finish third at Bangor last time but it was a far from convincing performance, losing his place completely before closing up again late. TFRHHIII BHA91

5 WHO IS THAT (IRE) (26) 2212P1- D

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Nodelay (IRE)

7 11-6

Mr Freddie Gordon (7)

Mr D. S. Dennis Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Mrs Margaret M. Lynch Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThird chase win of last season when seeing off 5 rivals at Fontwell (19.5f) last month. The runner-up gave the form a boost when scoring last month and a 4lb rise may not prevent him going in again. TFRHHHHH BHA87 (+2)

6 SIR JACK WEST (IRE) (82) 0P31P3- D

B g Westerner - Star Sprinkled Sky (IRE)

Knowle Racing Stables Limited

Br Patrick Cronin

7 11-5

Chris Ward (3)

Deborah Cole, Solihull

Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWCapitalised on a reduced mark when finally opening his account in 20.5f Leicester handicap hurdle in November but but pulled up back there the following month and mixed round of jumping when remote third on Warwick chase debut in February. Been off 12 weeks. TFRHHIII BHA86

7 NO WORRIES (GB) (142) 261/01F- CD

B g Passing Glance - Silver Sequel

Dajam Ltd

Br M. Burbidge

9 11-5

Sam Twiston-Davies

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times over hurdles in 2021/22 season and struck on Ludlow chase debut in November Fell heavily 4 out at Huntingdon on Boxing Day and not seen since. TFRHHHII BHA86

8

EROS (FR) (36) 3P3224-

9 11-4

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Madame Lys (FR) Ben Godfrey (3)

Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Br Mr Fernand Sellier The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORMVIEWStill a maiden but was placed 5 times in handicap chases last season Remote fourth at Exeter latest but he’s capable of bouncing back in first-time cheekpieces. On the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA85

9 HERMES LE GRIS (FR) (65) 55060P-

6 11-3

Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Lola Lolita (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

David Turner & Ellie Lines

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Jacques Lauriot 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Disappointing in handicap hurdles this year and it remains to be seen whether a switch to fences improves matters Has a first-time hood added to his tongue tie. TFRHHIII BHA84

10

BALINESKER BEACH (IRE) (83) P00355- D

8 10-13

B g Fame And Glory - Minnie Ray (IRE) Harry Cobden

Mrs P. Awdry Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Miss Pauline Gallagher & Mr J. Quinn

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form over hurdles but it’s possible this point winner could do better over fences and the booking of Harry Cobden takes the eye One to monitor closely in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA80

11 MAN OF THE NORTH (GB) (24) 50/0424-

10 10-9

B g And Beyond (IRE) - Latin Beauty (IRE) Lee Edwards

Last Day Racing Partnership Dave Roberts, Kenley

Br Peter Storey

TIMEFORMVIEW Offered more when second over 21f at Newton Abbot last month and stamina almost certainly stretched when remote fourth at Stratford (27.5f) since.

12 YAAZAAIN (GB) (138) 22034P- 7 10-7

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B g Iffraaj - Tamazirte (IRE) David Noonan Meadvale Syndicate Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Ecurie La Vallee Martigny/Ecurie du Loup Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler who was pulled up back chasing at Taunton when last seen in December Needs to have been refreshed by a break

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2022: DUC DE BOURBON (FR) 6 11 10 Lorcan Williams 11-4 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8, 9, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Who Is That (IRE), 5-1 Eros (FR), 7-1 Man of The North (GB), 15-2 No Worries (GB), 9-1 Balinesker Beach (IRE), 10-1 Mole Court (IRE), 16-1 Yaazaain (GB), 22-1 Sir Jack West (IRE), 25-1 Est Illic (IRE), 28-1 Dom Bosco (GB), 40-1 Hermes Le Gris (FR), 100-1 Guguss Collonges (FR)

SECOND RACE 2.15

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PLAY WITH THE FINEST BOOKMAKER - FITZDARES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights lowered 4lb.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (34 wins from 174 runners, 20%) runs NO NO MAESTRO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs NO NO MAESTRO WEIGHTWATCHER: PREMIER D’TROICE won off a handicap mark of 114, his rating is now down 7lb to 107. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LORD BRYAN trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

Backing a horse as fragile as ONEUPMANSHIP comes with risks attached but he shaped as though back in form fitted with blinkers at Uttoxeter last month so he’s chanced to build on that. Wick Green was disappointing at Wincanton but is fancied to bounce back given his profile, with No No Maestro another to consider having been freshened up by a break

1-2-3: 1.ONEUPMANSHIP (IRE) 2.WICK GREEN 3.NO NO MAESTRO (IRE)

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1 NO NO MAESTRO (IRE) (207) 1/23414- CD

8 11-11

B g Mahler - Maisey Down Jack Hogan(5)

Don Sebastiao Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Michael Lacy Willerby Landscapes Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful chaser who opened his account over hurdles in a 3-runner novice at Worcester (23f, good) in July, well ridden Well held over timber 3 months and off since, but he’s in top hands. TFRHHHHI BHA116

2 ICONE D’AUBRELLE (FR) (41) 12F5/35-

5 11-7

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Tiree A Part (FR) Harry Cobden

Mr Robert Waley-Cohen Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Frederic Boistier Upton Viva Stud

Won juvenile hurdle at Bordeaux and produced similar form in 3 runs upon joining present yard last term Low-key start in handicaps in 2023 but retains potential on this his second chase start. TFR

3 LORD BRYAN (IRE) (187) 11PP3P- CD

12 11-6

B g Brian Boru - Run Cat (IRE) Robert Dunne

Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Robert Merrigan Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW In top form when completing a hat-trick around 3m between April and June in 2022 Pulled up

4 starts since and off 6 months. TFRHHIII BHA111

4 LAST QUARTER (IRE) (22) 1P62P4- D

6 11-4

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lunar Path (IRE) Jack Tudor

Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington

Br Sweetmans Bloodstock W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEW Hurdles winner who left his chase bow well behind when just failing at Ffos Las (23.8f) in March. Below par at Uttoxeter next time but shaped quite well returned to Ffos Las last month. TFRHHHII BHA109

5 WICK GREEN (GB) (31) 04/P12P-

10 11-4

B g Sagamix (FR) - Jolly Dancer Kielan Woods

Shy John Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr C. Horton Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to his best when making a winning start for Ben Pauling in February and backed that up when an excellent second at Taunton. Tame effort at Wincanton a month ago but type to bounce back given overall profile and cheekpieces now on TFRHHHHI BHA109

6 RAKHINE STATE (IRE) (26) 61/3333- C

10 11-3

B g Arakan (USA) - Oiselina (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr Adam Lucock D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Bluegate Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner over hurdles for Gordon Elliott and gained first success for current yard in handicap at Worcester in summer 2021 Lightly raced and hasn’t built on that since, however, often held back by his jumping. TFRHHHII BHA108

7

GREAT D’ANGE (FR) (21) 23104P-

7 11-2

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vickx (FR) Ciaran Gethings

Tim Syder Tom George, Slad

Br Mr A. Fouilleul & Mr S. Fouilleul HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways when taking 8-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon in December (23.6f, good to soft). However, he’s disappointed on each of his three outings since TFRHHHII BHA107

PREMIER D’TROICE (FR) (22) 353320- D 9 11-2

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Mick Bora (FR)

Nick Elliott & Heather Shane

Gavin Sheehan

Katy Price, Llanigon

Br C. Marie, C. Pierre Marie & C. Chalots Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on a much-reduced mark when landing a Uttoxeter handicap chase (26f) last June. Largely below that level since, clouting one at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA107

9 ONEUPMANSHIP (IRE) (46) 4FP/064- 8 11-2

Ch g Mahler - Letthisbetheone (IRE) Richie McLernon

Charlie Walker & Phil Fry

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Capel Bloodstock P3P Partners LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdlerwhowasintheprocessofmakingagoodfirstattemptoverfenceswhenfallingatFfosLasinDecember2021.Hasn’tstoodmuchracing since but fitted with blinkers, he showed much more than previous 2 runs for this yard when fourth at Uttoxeter last month. Could go well TFRHHHHH BHA107

2022: BALLYMILAN 7 11 0 Sam Twiston-Davies 8-1 (Neil Mulholland) 5 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 8.

Stewards Note:

GREAT D’ANGE: Following its run on 26/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Wick Green (GB), 11-2 Last Quarter (IRE), 6-1 No No Maestro (IRE), 13-2 Oneupmanship (IRE), 15-2 Rakhine State (IRE), 10-1 Premier d’Troice (FR), 11-1 Icone d’Aubrelle (FR), 14-1 Great d’Ange (FR), 16-1 Lord Bryan (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 2.50

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M)

FOR MAIDEN FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD

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OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (24 wins from 175 runners, 14%) runs CHARIA & JONGLEUR D’ETOILES

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs FIERCE WARRIOR

LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRINCESS UNIQUE trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

Little form to go on and the market should prove highly informative. TED’S GIFT represents last year’s winning yard so this Scorpion newcomer is fancied to make a winning start at the chief expense of fellow debuant Onewaywest. Nicky Henderson’s Fierce Warrior hinted at promise when fifth at Huntingdon and can also have a say.

1-2-3: 1.TED’S GIFT 2.ONEWAYWEST (IRE) 3.FIERCE WARRIOR (IRE)

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1 SWEET THREAT (FR) (26) 0-

5 11-2

B g Triple Threat (FR) - Sweet Chestnut (FR) Ciaran Gethings

Mr Michael Stenning Tom George, Slad

Br Mr J. Cussy & Mme E. Hamelin HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelfth of 13 in bumper at Exeter (16.7f, good to soft, 7/1) on NH debut 26 days ago. More is needed.

2 TARBUCK (GB) (-)

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-2

B g Telescope (IRE) - Tarbay

Br D. J. & C. Dyson

Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove

David Noonan FSF Racing

Equine Water Treadmll, Equestrian Direct LTD

TIMEFORMVIEWTelescope gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser up to 25f Wicklow Lad, from family of 1994 Supreme Novices Hurdle winner Arctic Kinsman. Market can guide. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 TOUCH OF THUNDER (IRE) (48) 5-

B g Beat Hollow - Sweetheart

5 11-2

Tom Cannon

Blythe Hill Racing, L.Talbot & The Crowd Camilla Poulton, Lewes

Br Miss Victoria Markowiak

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 7 in bumper (5/1) at Warwick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 48 days ago. Needs a big step forward.

4 CHARIA (GB) (-)

Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Midnight Sequel

Dajam Ltd

Br Mike Burbidge

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-10

Harry Cobden

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEW Yorgunnabelucky gelding. Dam, fair 23f hurdle winner, also 9f-1 1/2m winner on Flat, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 21f) Master Burbidge Considered newcomer

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5 FIERCE WARRIOR (IRE) (37) 5- 4 10-10

B or Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kris Kindle (IRE)

Middleham Park Racing LXXV

Br Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd

Nico de Boinville

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Middleham Park Racing, Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Sholokhov gelding who made an encouraging start when fifth of 10 in bumper (3/1) at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) on NH debut 37 days ago. Can build on it now

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6 JONGLEUR D’ETOILES (FR) (-) 4 10-10

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Salika (FR) Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Guy Cherel & Mlle Martine Glais

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s Gino gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Cariatide and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Gain de Cause. Much respected debutant TFRHHHII BHA-

7

ONEWAYWEST (IRE) (-) 4 10-10

B g Westerner - Onewayortheother (IRE) Kielan Woods

The Parallel Lines Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Donal Kenneally Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW€25,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Birchdale and fairly useful 21f hurdle winner Sonny Crockett Highly respected on debut TFRHHHHI BHA-

TED’S GIFT (GB) (-)

4 10-10

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Try The Bell (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mr Robert Lester Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr & Mrs I. Ross Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Scorpion gelding. Dam unraced. Yard took this event 12 months ago so he’s a newcomer to note

9 CALL HER CLEVER (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 10-9

Gr or Ro m Califet (FR) - Pure Genius (IRE) Jack Tudor

ValueRacingClub.co.uk David Pipe, Wellington

Br Gillian Nevin & Stuart Middleton W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEW €2,200 3-y-o, Califet mare Dam fair hurdler (21f winner, stayed 3m). Wears tongue strap. Another newcomer who needs considering

10 PRINCESS UNIQUE (GB) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-3

B f Telescope (IRE) - Grape Tree Flame Ben Jones

Steve & Jackie Fleetham Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br F. Lloyd

TIMEFORM VIEW £7,000 3-y-o, Telescope filly. Dam useful 2 3/4m-25f hurdle winner No forlorn hope

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DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9.

NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Fierce Warrior (IRE), 11-2 Ted’s Gift (GB), 6-1 Charia (GB), 15-2 Jongleur d’Etoiles (FR), 17-2 Onewaywest (IRE), 9-1 Call Her Clever (IRE), 14-1 Princess Unique (GB), 22-1 Sweet Threat (FR), 25-1 Tarbuck (GB), Touch of Thunder (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 3.25

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GET PULLING WITH PJ NICHOLLS SSANGYONG NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Longsdon (18 wins from 106 runners, 17%) runs ALMAZHAR GARDE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Longsdon (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs ALMAZHAR GARDE LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOUT PARIS trained by B V Lund, Bridgwater, 99 miles.

HUELGOAT developed into a fairly useful performer over fences last year, winning 4 times and, entitled to be sharper for his first start for 4 months at Perth in April, it would come as no surprise to see him play a leading role back over hurdles. Almazhar Garde is also better known for his exploits over fences but rates the chief threat.

1-2-3: 1.HUELGOAT (FR) 2.ALMAZHAR GARDE (FR) 3.DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE

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1 ALMAZHAR GARDE (FR) (28) F0P420- D

8 11-4

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR) Bradley Roberts (7)

Arthur’s Party Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mr Fabrice Simon Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful chaser who comes here on a losing run but did run well when second in Grand Military Gold Cup on penultimate start in March Below par display tackling 28f trip at Cheltenham since but he’s certainly not out of things on this belated return to hurdling TFRHHHHI BHA117

2 BLAZING HARTINGO (IRE) (7) 2UP-0

B g Mores Wells - Hazel Toi (IRE)

5 11-4

Mr Lewis Gordon (7)

Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Pat & Bernadette Vaughan

TIMEFORMVIEW11,000 gns 5-y-o, Mores Wells gelding Runner-up completed start in points but early reminders and finished well-beaten ninth in 11-runner Fontwell maiden hurdle on Rules debut 7 days ago. Passed over here TFRHHIII BHA-

3 DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE (GB) (16) 53-3

5 11-4

B g Kayf Tara - Mathine (FR) David Bass

Mr P. J. Andrews Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in a couple of bumpers this year (third at Doncaster latterly) and similar form without totally convincing with his application when third in 8-runner maiden hurdle at Kempton (21f) 16 days ago. Still, it remains early days with him at least. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 HUELGOAT (FR) (21) 113224-

B g Voiladenuo (FR) - Cavadee (FR)

6 11-4

Harry Cobden

Owners Group 080 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Jean-Bernard Chapalain Owners Group

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedswitchedtochasingduringsecondhalfoflastyear,completingquick-fire4-timeratNewbury(22.4f)inNovember Plentyofcreditable efforts in defeat have followed, and likely he’ll be sharper for first start for 4 months at Perth in April. Solid claims back over hurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA117

5 TOUT PARIS (FR) (39) 05/2U0P-

8 11-4

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Parice de La Borie (FR) James Best

The Isle Of Frogs Partnership Ben Lund, Bridgwater

Br Mme Celine Sirven-Gualde

TIMEFORMVIEW Record over both sets of obstacles hardly solid and he was struggling some way out when pulled up in a Newton Abbot maiden (18.5f) early last month. Hard to fancy.

TFRHIIII BHA70

2022: HIGH STAKES (IRE) 8 11 4 Harry Bannister 4-9 (Warren Greatrex) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Huelgoat (FR), 2-1 Almazhar Garde (FR), 7-2 Destroytheevidence (GB), 33-1 Blazing Hartingo (IRE), 66-1 Tout Paris (FR)

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WELCOME BACK to Worcester Racecourse for the start of our 2023 racing season

As you may have noticed, there are a few changes around the racecourse. At the end of last season, we started work on the new Weighing Room facility which we hoped would be ready for today.

Sadly, the weather has seriously impacted the work that has been taking place across our off season. Whilst significant flooding of the racecourse site is not uncommon during the winter months, the River Severn has run at particularly high levels on a number of occasions this year, encroaching on to the footprint of the development as per the image below.

Whilst the work now continues apace, we will today be using the temporary Weighing Room facilities that we used throughout last season, and our thanks go to the Jockeys, Valets and Officials with whom we have cooperated on this project.

We appreciate the slight difference that you’ll see in the Racecourse over upcoming fixtures, but very much look forward to opening the new Weighing Room as soon as we can later this summer.

As ever, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.

Michael Thomas, General Manager Worcester Racecourse

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FIFTH RACE 4.00

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE eventmasters.co.uk

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (24 wins from 175 runners, 14%) runs COUSU MAIN & TROLLEY BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (1 win from 7 runners, 14%) runs BUCKO’S BOY WEIGHTWATCHER: GLIMPSE OF GOLD won off a handicap mark of 120, his rating is now down 10lb to 110.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GLIMPSE OF GOLD trained by S Humphrey, West Wratting, 147 miles.

TROLLEY BOY won well back from 4 months off at Ludlow and could have plenty more to offer so he’s fancied to go in again having scored here last summer Bucko’s Boy and Glimpse of Gold are a couple of the dangers.

1-2-3: 1.TROLLEY BOY 2.BUCKO’S BOY 3.GLIMPSE OF GOLD

colours no horse age st lb

1 TROLLEY BOY (GB) (21) 1/12021- CD

5 12-0

B g Casamento (IRE) - Where I Be Joe Anderson (5)

Equi ex Incertis Partners Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr C. A. Cyzer Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed his progress to defy a penalty in good style after 4 months off at Ludlow 3 weeks ago under this rider Previous Doncaster second handicap form reads well and he can go on improving. Lots to like. TFRHHHHH BHA117

2 NO RISK WITH LOU (FR) (21) P/F1105- D

6 11-12

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Miss Meteore (FR) Harry Bannister

The Risk and Reward Racing Syndicate Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Mr Gerard Dufit Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who made a successful hurdling debut at Southwell in November, though was fortunate on the day (left clear last) Better effort second time up behind Trolley Boy at Ludlow 3 weeks ago and can do better, although suspect he’ll need a stiffer test TFRHHHII BHA115

3 BUCKO’S BOY (GB) (20) 341340- D

8 11-10

B g Midnight Legend - Buxom (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Mr A. J. & Mrs J. Ward Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br A. J. & Mrs J. Ward Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Bolted up at Newton Abbot last summer and could fare better here in re-fitted headgear after a pipe-opener at Warwick. TFRHHHHI BHA113

4 DASHER RILEY (GB) (273) 03/P126- CD

6 11-9

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Kings Equity (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Mr M. Middleton

Br Richard Mathias

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D novice hurdle winner last year and good run under a penalty next time before struggling up in trip in a handicap. Starts out for new yard after 9 months off. TFRHHHII BHA112

5 COUSU MAIN (FR) (39) 030100- D

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Just Pegasus (USA)

7 11-8

A. P. Heskin

Lycett Racing Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki Wastecom Nrg Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Uttoxeter winner who has struggled the last twice but this looks easier in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA111

6 GLIMPSE OF GOLD (GB) (38) 40FP50- D

B g Passing Glance - Tizzy Blue (IRE)

Yen Hall Farm Racing

12 11-7

Jay Tidball (7)

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Br Paul Wixey Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran recorded hat-trick in small fields last summer and offered more than for a while at Plumpton 6 weeks ago. Could be interesting if more positive tactics are the order of the day. TFRHHHII BHA110

7 LUCKY LOVER BOY (IRE) (181) 211212- D

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Mayonga (IRE)

The Lucky Lovers Partnership

8 11-4

Henry Brooke

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Frank Dunne Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWWas holding his form admirably well when last seen, winning 4 times and running a cracker again at Newcastle for all it seemed to go down as a chance missed Might come on for this TFRHHHII BHA107

THE GREY FALCO (FR) (20) 0PP3P0- D

8 11-4

Gr g Falco (USA) - Take A Chance (FR) Kielan Woods

The Roaming Roosters Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mme Magalen Bryant Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who has been struggling for a while although he had excuses back in this sphere latest. On a good mark

TFRHHHII BHA107

9 TEN TEN TWENTY (IRE) (26) 5104P0- CD 5 10-7

B g Vadamos (FR) - Echo River (USA) Sam Twiston-Davies

Cheltenham Amigos

D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Declan Phelan Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D maiden hurdle winner last summer but little show since

2022: PERCY’S WORD 8 11 12 Harry Skelton 11-4 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7, 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 7.

Stewards Note:

TFRHHHII BHA96

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

THE GREY FALCO: Following its run on 27/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was badly hampered by a faller

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Trolley Boy (GB), 11-2 No Risk With Lou (FR), 13-2 Bucko’s Boy (GB), Lucky Lover Boy (IRE), 11-1 Glimpse of Gold (GB), 20-1 Cousu Main (FR), The Grey Falco (FR), 25-1 Dasher Riley (GB), 33-1 Ten Ten Twenty (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post.

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ORANGE - Veterinary required

SIXTH RACE 4.35

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (34 wins from 174 runners, 20%) runs MOONSHINE SPIRIT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs MOONSHINE SPIRIT LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPLASHING WAVE trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

This won’t take much winning and EXTRAORDINARY MAN is worth another chance back hurdling fitted with headgear Moonshine Spirit and Trick of The Tail are feared

1-2-3: 1.EXTRAORDINARY MAN (FR) 2.MOONSHINE SPIRIT 3.TRICK OF THE TAIL (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 EXTRAORDINARY MAN (FR) (8) U/524F-U

7 11-4

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Argovie (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr Simon Hunt David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold

Br Ecurie Maulepaire & E. Du Reau Winvic Construction Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden over hurdles (twice placed during 2021/22). Has failed to complete over fences the last twice, unseating in soft fashion early at Ludlow last week Respected back hurdling in first-time headgear TFRHHHHH BHA99

2 JEAN PIERRE (GB) (83) 604-

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Duchess of Seville

5 11-4

A. P. Heskin

Mrs Sarah Keys Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mrs H. R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of ability but might be one for the longer term/handicaps over jumps. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 MOONSHINE SPIRIT (GB) (16) 2/444-5

6 11-4

B g Telescope (IRE) - Liqueur Rose Connor Brace

The FOB Racing Partnership 5 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br C. F. C. Jackson Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW In the frame on all 3 bumper starts and made a sound start to his hurdle career when fourth of 12 in maiden at Chepstow in February. Not so good at Kempton 10 weeks on but remains with potential. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 TRICK OF THE TAIL (IRE) (204) 3/4B-

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Nova Cyngi (USA)

David & Carol Shaw

5 11-4

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd & G. Hadden Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWHalf-brother to 7 winners, including smart hurdler/top-class chaser Dodging Bullets. Fair in bumpers but didn’t get very far on hurdling debut at Bangor in October, albeit departing through no fault of his own (later found to be lame). Could do better TFRHHHII BHA-

5 BAIKAL (GB) (8) 6-

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Foreign Assignment (IRE)

Bagels

Br The Pocock Family

4 10-12

Lee Edwards

Adam West, Epsom

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on the Flat (stays 1m, ran poorly last week). Well held on hurdles debut at Worcester in March and not a guaranteed stayer Tongue tie goes on

6 CLOVER PASS (GB) (322) 30-

B m Passing Glance - Allforclover (IRE)

Miss S. Troughton

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 10-11

Alex Edwards

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Miss S. Troughton Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler and better effort in bumpers here first time up 11 months ago. Work to do now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 HARTHILL (FR) (4) 64664-U

Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Queen Isabella

5 10-11

Gavin Sheehan

Mrs Emma Stewart David Dennis, Banbury

Br Mrs Therese Semirot Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in bumpers and little impact over hurdles, hampered and unseated 3 out at Warwick on Saturday TFRHHIII BHA86

SPLASHING WAVE (GB) (38) 465-

6 10-11

B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Alfies Gift Ben Jones

Mrs G. Davies Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Mrs G. Davies

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers, again ran below the level of debut at Market Rasen last time Hurdles debut

9 THE SWEDE (GB) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 10-11

B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Seemarye David Noonan

Glanvilles Stud Partners Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

Br The Glanvilles Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWGreat Pretender mare Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Thibault and fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner Rapaport. Makes some appeal on paper and starts out in a thin maiden Has had wind op TFRHHHII BHA-

10 CHELSEA ANNIE (IRE) (105)

4 10-5

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Miss Sally (IRE) James Best

Dajam Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Helen Smith & Sally Mullen

TIMEFORM VIEW From the family of smart hurdler/useful chaser (2m-21f winner) Quazar Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 11f), not disgraced last time

2022: COOL STONE 6 11 2 Tom Cannon 2-1 (Alan King) 4 ran

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.

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

Stewards Note:

TRICK OF THE TAIL: Following its run on 25/10/2022 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Extraordinary Man (FR), 3-1 Moonshine Spirit (GB), 7-2 Trick of The Tail (IRE), 20-1 The Swede (GB), 25-1 Clover Pass (GB), Splashing Wave (GB), 33-1 Chelsea Annie (IRE), 50-1 Jean Pierre (GB), Harthill (FR), 100-1 Baikal (GB)

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RICHARD DAVIS AWARD

For the Top Conditional Jockey riding at Cheltenham, Chepstow, Hereford, Ludlow, Stratford, Warwick and Worcester

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Scoring: a Winner 10 points, a Second 7 points, a Third 4 points, a Fourth 2 points.

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Richard Davis was a talented jump jockey tragically killed in a fall over fences in 1996. This award is named in his memory.

SEVENTH RACE 5.05

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (24 wins from 175 runners, 14%) runs EMANATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs THEATRICAL LIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: SATONO JAPAN trained by A West, Epsom, 122 miles.

Most of these come with question marks against them so this looks a good opportunity for HARRY GULLIVER to build on his Chepstow debut fifth and open his account. Taunton-fourth Emanate could also take a step forward and rates the chief threat ahead of hurdlingdebutante Theatrical Light, who returns after breathing surgery.

1-2-3: 1.HARRY GULLIVER 2.EMANATE 3.THEATRICAL LIGHT (IRE)

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1 EMANATE (GB) (34) 4-

5 11-4

B g Coach House (IRE) - Emerald Girl (IRE) Harry Cobden

Mr John Heaney Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Heaney Family Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden on the Flat Cheekpieces on, set a lot to do when fourth of 9 in 2m novice hurdle (125/1) at Taunton on NH debut 34 days ago. Can build on it. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 HARRY GULLIVER (GB) (19) 05-

5 11-4

B g Linda’s Lad - Drombeg West Harry Bannister

Mrs J. M. Owen Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Jacky Owen

Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 100/1, hinted at promise when fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Should take a step forward so merits serious consideration. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 HOBIE (FR) (8) 410-5

6 11-4

B g Coastal Path - Beauty Blue (FR) Gavin Sheehan

Dr Tom Davies, Steve Merry & Partner David Dennis, Banbury

Br G.A.E.C de L’Ombre DD Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points but came in a remote fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Fakenham (20f, good) on hurdles bow 8 days ago. More is required. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 PRINCE OF NEWTON (GB) (17) PFU-4

6 11-4

B g Native Ruler - Satin Princess (IRE) Kielan Woods

J H & N J Foxon Ltd Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br J. H. and N. J. Foxon Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Native Ruler gelding. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 1m). In good hands for his hurdling debut but he was a tailed-off fourth in points in April.

5 SATONO JAPAN (JPN) (16) 6

B g Deep Impact (JPN) - Dubawi Heights

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 11-4

Lee Edwards

Cusden & Parker Adam West, Epsom

Br Shadai Farm Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful handicapper at best on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) for Sir Michael Stoute but offered little when sixth of 11 in novice hurdle at Kempton (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 16 days ago. Lots more is required.

6 ELUSIVE ENEMY (IRE) (21) 6560-

Bl g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Field Robin (IRE)

Mr Alexander Gibbons

Br Edward Sexton

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-12

Mr James Jeavons (7)

Alexander Gibbons, Wroughton

TIMEFORM VIEW Just poor form in bumpers and (hooded) beat only one on his hurdles debut in 2m Ludlow novice 21 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time

7 AUTUMN BLAZE (GB) (9) P60-0

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 10-11

Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Blurred Lines (IRE) Cillin Leonard (5)

Fiona Alderson

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br C. G. Johnson Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW No promise in Hereford bumpers and down the field in novices at Ludlow and Worcester sent hurdling Others are preferred.

TFRHHIII BHA-

8

BLACK SAM VICKI (GB) (8) 03/0P-0

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Overthrow

Strutting Cockerels Syndicate

5 10-11

Ciaran Gethings

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Richard Johnson Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a modest level on the second of 2 bumper starts but has made no impact in a trio of maiden hurdles TFRHHIII BHA71

9 THEATRICAL LIGHT (IRE) (142) 20-

B m Leading Light (IRE) - Theatrical Cailin (IRE)

Sarah & Wayne Dale

5 10-11

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mrs J. Morrissey Taydal Surfacing Limited, Proactive Personnel Limited, Tay-Dal Surfacing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in Irish points but only eleventh in bumper (20/1) at Huntingdon on NH debut 142 days ago. Since had a wind op so not discounted on her hurdles debut Tongue strap on for 1st time too. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2022:(See Div 1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6, 9. Hood worn by No. 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Prince of Newton (GB), 4-1 Harry Gulliver (GB), 11-2 Satono Japan (JPN), 13-2 Emanate (GB), 9-1 Theatrical Light (IRE), 12-1 Hobie (FR), 14-1 Elusive Enemy (IRE), 22-1 Black Sam Vicki (GB), 50-1 Autumn Blaze (GB)

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EIGHTH RACE 5.35

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (34 wins from 174 runners, 20%) runs STUDENT CHAP

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs STUDENT CHAP

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HILLSIN trained by C Harris, Umberleigh, 147 miles.

Having dropped a long way in the weights following a quiet start for his new yard, HILLSIN showed a lot more when third in a big-field handicap at Exeter a month ago and is now of major interest Independence made a good start for Dr Newland and is feared most, with Ranco another to consider back from a break

1-2-3: 1.HILLSIN (IRE) 2.INDEPENDENCE (USA) 3.RANCO (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 INDEPENDENCE (USA) (24) 4223/42-

7 12-0

Br g More Than Ready (USA) - Frivolous Alex (USA) Cillin Leonard

Deva Racing Independence Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds, Llc Deva Racing Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who matched the pick of his hurdles form starting out for Dr Newland when runner-up at Plumpton 3 weeks ago. Big player here with promise of more to come for this yard TFRHHHHI BHA100

2 MASTERDREAM (FR) (26) 24/1531- CD

6 11-11

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Santa Christiana (FR) Joe Anderson

Mr Dave Harris Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Haras de Saint Julien & A.Tamagni-Bodmer Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a brace of C&D handicaps around this time last year Didn’t look totally straightforward back on the level at Bath last month but that should ensure he’s spot on for this fitness-wise TFRHHHII BHA97

3 MEGAUDAIS SPEED (FR) (69) 54314/P-

B g Puit d’Or (IRE) - La Rouadiere (FR)

11 11-11

Ellis Collier (5)

The Isle Of Frogs Partnership Ben Lund, Bridgwater

Br E.A.R.L. de Megaudais

TIMEFORMVIEWProved game when doubling career tally at Wincanton (21.3f) in March of last year First start/yard debut effort has to go down as disappointing at Wincanton (19.8f) 2 months ago however, and this should reveal more. Cheekpieces on first time TFRHHIII BHA97

4 STUDENT CHAP (IRE) (26) 54/4000-

7 11-9

Br g Presenting - Prowler (IRE) Jack Hogan (3)

Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Gareth Metcalfe Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to build on hurdle debut fourth at Worcester in December, including on handicap debut last month. In excellent hands but he needs to raise his game

5 RANCO (IRE) (181) 133433-

TFRHHHII BHA95

6 11-7

B g Makfi - Guerande (IRE) Niall Houlihan

Mr Richard Weeks Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Ecurie Du Cadran & Ecurie JML Racing Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOut of sorts for David Pipe to end 2021 but capitalised on a falling mark for new yard at Newton Abbot (16.8f) in July Largely acquitted himself well in defeat since and should give another good account back from a break

6 KAPITALISTE (FR) (26) 22PP00-

B g Intello (GER) - Kapitale (GER)

The Profile Partnership 2

Br Wertheimer et Frere

TFRHHHHI BHA93

7 11-4

Philip Armson

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Still 6lb above last winning mark but looks to be finding his feet again following a break, sticking to his task when mid-field at Exeter last month.

7 FLINTSTONE (IRE) (16) 130-4

TFRHHHII BHA90

4 11-3

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Madame Cherie (USA) Finn Lambert (3)

J. K. Powell Racing Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br McElroy Syndicate

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning start over hurdles for current stable at Stratford in August but efforts in handicaps hardly brimming with promise. Hopes rest on step up in trip

TFRHHHII BHA97

8

BETTY’S BELLE (GB) (137) 54/52P6-

6 11-3

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Burgundy Betty (IRE) Beau Morgan (6)

Mrs Bridget Henley Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mrs Bridget Henley Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner Below that level over hurdles (remote second of 4 at Ludlow in October) but still early days in handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA89

9 HILLSIN (IRE) (26) 040003-

5 11-2

B g Hillstar - Mausin (IRE) Dylan Kitts (3)

Mr David Winzer Claire Harris, Umberleigh

Br Con O’Keeffe Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler for Gavin Cromwell Low-key start for current yard but down in the weights and much more like it when third at Exeter last month Now looks interesting. TFRHHHHH BHA88

10 IF I SAY (IRE) (142) 0/01040- CD

6 11-0

B m Free Eagle (IRE) - Wandering Star (IRE) Lilly Pinchin (3)

Stratford Racecourse 3 Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mr Eamon Devlin Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark at Worcester (20f) in September but below that level in 3 subsequent starts, switched to fences when last seen on Boxing Day. TFRHHHII BHA86

11 DEER HUNTER (IRE) (16) 430//PP-P

7 10-13

B g Fame And Glory - Subtle Gem (IRE) Tabitha Worsley

Fawley House Stud Danni O’Neill, North Fawley

Br F. Tobin Fawley House Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form over hurdles for Harry Whittington in 2020/21, but has gone the wrong way in 4 starts for his current yard TFRHHIII BHA85

12 STRIPE OF HONOUR (IRE) (218) P51450- C

10 10-3

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Miss Top (IRE) Charlie Price

Mrs Kathy Day Anthony Day, Hinckley

Br Michael Kearns Mr Day

TIMEFORMVIEW Caused a major surprise (80/1) from 9lb out of the weights when scoring at Worcester (23f) in July Fair efforts the next twice but heavy defeat final start in October. TFRHHIII BHA75

2022: MASTERDREAM (FR) 5 10 5 Thomas Doggrell 6-1 (Neil Mulholland) 16 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

BETTY’S BELLE: Following its run on 31/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

DEER HUNTER: Following its run on 1/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Independence (USA), 11-2 Hillsin (IRE), 13-2 Masterdream (FR), 8-1 Ranco (IRE), 9-1StudentChap(IRE),11-1Betty’sBelle(GB),16-1Flintstone(IRE),IfISay(IRE),18-1Kapitaliste(FR),22-1MegaudaisSpeed(FR), 33-1 Stripe of Honour (IRE), 40-1 Deer Hunter (IRE)

RECORD TIMES

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.40 - THE DOWNLOAD FITZDARES FOR FREE RACE STREAMING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 11th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Fitzdares will present 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. 25 entries at £32. - Closed May 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 7 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.15 - THE PLAY WITH THE FINEST BOOKMAKER - FITZDARES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Richard Newland will be present a memento 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, 1 at £9 and 15 at £46. - Closed May 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights lowered 4lb.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.50 - THE VISIT DR NEWLAND’S NEW WEBSITE richardnewlandracing.com

OPEN MAIDEN

NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for maiden four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, May 11th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. SKY SPORTS RACING will present a memento will be presented 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 £24. - Closed May 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.25 - THE GET PULLING WITH PJ NICHOLLS SSANGYONG NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, May 11th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. PJ Nichlls will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be awarded 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 29th September, 2023. 16 entries at £40.Closed May 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.00 - THE eventmasters.co.uk

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. eventmasters.co.uk will present a memento will be presented 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. 19 entries at £40. - Closed May 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.35 - THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 11th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Manby Bowdler will present a memento will be presented 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 29th September, 2023. 17 entries at £40. - Closed May 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.05 - THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 11th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Manby Bowdler will present a memento will be presented 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 29th September, 2023. 16 entries at £40. - Closed May 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 5.35 - THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE

RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 11th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 14th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 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. SKY SPORTS RACING will present a memento will be presented 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. 28 entries at £32. - Closed May 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

FIXTURE LIST 2023

MAY

Monday 8Season Opener (Bank Holiday)

Wednesday 17 Spring Racing

Friday 26 (E) Rum & Reggae Night

JUNE

Saturday 3Ladies Day

Thursday 15 (E) Irish Night

Wednesday 21 Summer Racing

Wednesday 28 Summer Racing

JULY

Wednesday 5 Summer Racing

Monday 10 Summer Racing

Thursday 20 (E) Gentleman’s Evening

Thursday 27 Summer Racing

AUGUST

Tuesday 1 (E) Pershore Plum Festival

Tuesday 22 (E) Summer Racing

Tuesday 29 (E) Summer Racing

SEPTEMBER

Sunday 3Family Fun Day

Tuesday 12 Autumn Racing

Monday 18 Autumn Racing

Friday 29 Autumn Racing

OCTOBER

Thursday 12 Autumn Racing

Wednesday 25 Autumn Racing

NOVEMBER

Wednesday 1Season Finale