Worcester Racecard - Friday 26th May

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We in di lime tonight! Rum & Reggae Racenight has arrived!

Tonight is our first evening meeting of the season and we are starting your Bank Holiday in real Caribbean style. We hope you all have a fun-filled evening with us sampling the traditional Jerk chicken from our very own Jamaican chefs. The best in town for sure!

We also have the very best authentic cocktails on the go all night so if a Planters Punch, Cuba Libra, Rum Punch, Dark N Stormy is your drink then head to our “Rumbling” bar. For an additional bar option, please head to our Parade Ring Marquee where this is exclusively open to all this evening.

To finish the evening off, Trenchtown, the UKs No1 Bob Marley tribute act, will be playing some absolute Reggae bangers so stay around have enjoy the evening with us. The music will be playing within the Centre Course, so make you way over after the last race to get up close to the Caribbean tunes

On the track our feature race of the evening is the Novice Hurdle Race, which is ARCs Summer Hurdles Summer Brush Series Qualifier. We cannot wait to hold the Series Final here later in September to welcome back all the winners and be in the chance of winning £70,000.

To all our sponsors of the 8 races today, we thank you very much and wish you all a very enjoyable evening with us. A special mention goes out to Dora Larmer who is celebrating with us and her family today, after reaching a great age of 92! Happy Birthday!

Next Saturday we stage our biggest fixture of the season, Ladies Day. This is one of Worcester biggest social occasions, where the excitement of racing meets high fashion so dress to impress, and be in with a chance of winning £500 cash prize for our Best Dressed Competition. On this day, we will also have some great live music from a local band Junction7, so if you haven’t got your tickets yet, purchase them quick as it is looking like a sell out this year!

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 evening and good luck!

We hope to see you again for our next raceday on Saturday 3rd June.

Michael Thomas General Manager

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

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weight st-lb

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 5.40

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) 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)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Bowen (20 wins from 98 runners, 20%) runs PADDY’S RETURN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Bowen (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs PADDY’S RETURN

WEIGHTWATCHER: DUKE OF LUCKLEY won off a handicap mark of 105, his rating is now down 5lb to 100.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: PADDY’S RETURN trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

On the face of things this looks a very good opportunity for OPENING BID to build on last month’s Exeter second and get off the mark over fences at the sixth time of asking Urabamba has been placed in similar company lately and should have a part to play again, while Rocambolas returned to his weak-finishing ways last time but would be a threat to all if reproducing the form he showed when scoring over hurdles last month.

1-2-3: 1.OPENING BID

2.URABAMBA (IRE) 3.ROCAMBOLAS (FR)

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1 OPENING BID (GB) (35) 2P1332- D

8 12-0

B g Native Ruler - Clifton Encore (USA) Bryan Carver

Mr T Hamlin and Mr J M Dare Chris Down, Cullompton

Br Mrs N. L. Naylor Woodwarm Stoves

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over hurdles at Uttoxeter in December and remained in form since, making a good return to fences when second at Exeter (17.5f) last month. Should go well TFRHHHHH BHA100

2 DUKE OF LUCKLEY (IRE) (40) P1P535- D

B g Mahler - Emily’s Princess (IRE)

Owners for Owners Duke Of Luckley

Br Thomas Norris

6 12-0

Sam Twiston-Davies

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on his chase bow at Catterick (2m) in November Third at Market Rasen (19f) in February but bit disappointing with cheekpieces added at Huntingdon last month Visor tried now. TFRHHHII BHA100

3 MARTALMIX’JAC (FR) (195) 4P52F6-

6 11-1

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Andria (FR) Alex Edwards

High and Low Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Mrs L. & Mr J. Grandchamp Des Raux ADM Protexin Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden hurdler who wasn’t at his best when a well-held sixth at Uttoxeter (2m) on his latest start in November Switches to fences for the first time on his return from 6 months off. TFRHHIII BHA87

4 URABAMBA (IRE) (40) 043633- D

8 10-11

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Glaisdale Ben Godfrey (3)

Kayley Woollacott Racing Club

Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Br J. Mangan The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of 2m Wexford maiden hurdle for Henry de Bromhead in summer 2021. Only modest form since joining this yard but he has been placed in handicap chases on 3 of his last 4 starts Likely to be in the shake-up TFRHHHHI BHA83

5 ROCAMBOLAS (FR) (11) P0451-6 D

B g Muhtathir - Trudente (FR)

6 10-9

Dylan Whelan (10)

Mr Ben Pauling Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr Franck Van Haaren Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who made a successful start for his new yard in 2m Uttoxeter handicap hurdle last month. Folded tamely (not for the first time) at Southwell since and now returns to fences. Player if on a going day. TFRHHHII BHA81

6 TREMWEDGE (GB) (130) 0/444PP-

B g Foxwedge (AUS) - Tremelo Pointe (IRE)

7 10-7

Charlie Hammond

Mrs Gill Summers Rob Summers, Solihull

Br Fonthill Farms & Mr J. Dean

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler for Alan King but has lost his form, finishing well beaten in 5 runs over fences for current trainer last season TFRHHIII BHA79

7

PADDY’S RETURN (IRE) (841) 000//-

B g Ocovango - Witneses Daughter (IRE)

Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace

Br J. Lavan & G. Phelan

7 10-2

Sean Bowen

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in 3 novice hurdles at the start of 2021. Of some interest that connections have persevered but betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations now handicap chasing after over 2 years off. TFRHHHII BHA70

ETINCELLE ARTISTE (FR) (33) P00/03P- 6 10-2

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Forcat (FR) James Best

Miss Mandie Fletcher Fiona Shaw, Dorchester

Br E.A.R.L. Haras Des Etincelles

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in points but remote third of 11 on chase debut at Wincanton (25f, soft) in January and pulled up at Stratford (27.5f) 3 months later. Significantly down in trip now with first-time cheekpieces added to his usual tongue tie. TFRHHIII BHA69

2022: CAWTHORNE 8 11 1 Henry Brooke 17-2 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Visor worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

DUKE OF LUCKLEY: Following its run on 16/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

TREMWEDGE: Following its run on 16/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Opening Bid (GB), 7-2 Urabamba (IRE), 11-2 Duke of Luckley (IRE), 8-1 Rocambolas (FR), 12-1 Paddy’s Return (IRE), 14-1 Martalmix’jac (FR), 16-1 Etincelle Artiste (FR), 28-1 Tremwedge (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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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

SECOND RACE 6.10

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

THE DORA LARNER 92ND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 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 1lb.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (24 wins from 186 runners, 13%) runs RAGAMUFFIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Bowen (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs COURTLAND

WEIGHTWATCHER: COURTLAND won off a handicap mark of 122, his rating is now down 13lb to 109.

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

It might be worth taking a chance on COURTLAND bouncing back to form as he’s come down a long way in the weights and his stable is going pretty well at present. Balko Saint is second choice ahead of last year’s winner Kauto The King.

1-2-3: 1.COURTLAND (IRE) 2.BALKO SAINT (FR) 3.KAUTO THE KING (FR)

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1 KAUTO THE KING (FR) (18) 2P53F-0 CD

9 11-13

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Kauto Luisa (FR) Brendan Powell

Jenny Perry and Celia Goaman Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Mr Jean-Philippe Aubert Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick at the start of last summer, with the first leg coming in this race Hasn’t hit the same heights since but dangerous to dismiss having dipped to only 2lb above last year’s mark. TFRHHHII BHA120

2 BALKO SAINT (FR) (25) 64624-2

6 11-10

B g Balko (FR) - Sainte Cupid (FR) David Noonan

Mrs Jane Williams

Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles and went close to a first chase success when beaten only a neck at Wincanton in February. Filled the runner-up spot over fences again at Kempton (20.5f) last time Should go well again TFRHHHHI BHA117

3 UMNDENI (FR) (18) 320/45-0

9 11-8

B or Br g Balko (FR) - Marie Royale (FR) Ben Jones

Salvo & Alex Giannini

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Mr Clovis Bardin & Mme Florence Bardin Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWWon off 6lb higher mark over hurdles at Newton Abbot in August 2021 but hasn’t offered that much in 3 handicap hurdles since returning from a 15-month absence. Remains to be seen whether a return to fences helps to spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA115

4 RAGAMUFFIN (IRE) (15) 21212-0

B g Arcadio (GER) - Mill Race Annie (IRE)

Jane Nuala Cartwright

8 11-8

Sam Twiston-Davies

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Amby Stafford Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive hurdler who took well to fences last summer, winning 3 times. Presumably needed his recent reappearance at Huntingdon but he will need to have come on a good bit in a fairly short time Has first-time cheekpieces added to his regular tongue tie. TFRHHIII BHA115

5 SHOLSANG (IRE) (252) 204000-

7 11-7

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Sanghasta (IRE) Ben Poste

Mr Nick Price Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br Mrs Martina Martin

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer. Second in a maiden chase in Ireland for David Christie last May but didn’t get close to that level in 5 subsequent starts over there. Sets out for a new stable after an 8-month break Tongue tied first time Would need to see market support to consider TFRHHIII BHA114

6 COURTLAND (IRE) (69) 11/5U56-

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Media View (IRE)

Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace

Br Mrs Rosemary Ross

8 11-2

Sean Bowen

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWTook well to chasing with 2m wins at Ffos Las and Newton Abbot in summer 2021 Well below par in 4 starts last season but is starting to look very well handicapped for a yard among the winners in recent days. Worth chancing TFRHHHHH BHA109

2022: KAUTO THE KING (FR) 8 11 13 Tom Scudamore 5-2 (Joe Tizzard) 3 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Balko Saint (FR), 5-1 Courtland (IRE), 11-2 Kauto The King (FR), 7-1 Ragamuffin (IRE), 15-2 Umndeni (FR), 11-1 Sholsang (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 6.40

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

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OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 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): B Pauling (16 wins from 79 runners, 20%) runs PLATENIUM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs JITTERBUG GEORDIE LONGEST TRAVELLER: JITTERBUG GEORDIE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 116 miles.

THE GAMBLER changed hands for £20,000 after an easy victory in an Irish point last month and is fancied to make a winning start for new connections on her bumper debut Chris Gordon’s newcomer Jefe Triunfo could emerge as the main threat, especially if the market vibes are positive, with C&D scorer Genovese appealing as the pick of the trio with previous bumper experience and also considered

1-2-3: 1.THE GAMBLER (IRE) 2.JEFE TRIUNFO (FR) 3.GENOVESE (IRE)

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1 GENOVESE (IRE) (178) 103- CD

5 11-8

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Killoughey Babe (IRE) Harry Atkins (10)

Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 9 Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Joseph J. O’Connor FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORMVIEWOvercame inexperience when making successful start in C&D bumper in September. Latest third in a first-time hood at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) was a good effort and should he go well again.

2 JITTERBUG GEORDIE (GB) (442) 0/-

Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Dancingtilmidnight

Mrs S. J. Maltby

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-1

Rex Dingle

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Sandra Maltby Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEW14/1, ninth of 12 in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 14 months ago for Jack Barber

Tongue strap on for 1st time Market can guide on his comeback run.

3 MORVAL (FR) (-)

B or Br g Morandi (FR) - Valley Girl (FR)

Jo Davis and Chris Butler

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-1

James Davies

Jo Davis, East Garston

Br Mr Derek Clee Equissistant Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW 4,000 gns 3-y-o, Morandi gelding Half-brother to fairly useful 2m/17f hurdle winner Greyval.

Dam 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner on Flat in France Wears tongue strap. Others appeal more.

4 FOOTLOOSE MAN (GB) (-)

B g Telescope (IRE) - Alikat (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-9

Gavin Sheehan

Mr Carl Hinchy Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br Mickley Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW€34,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful bumper winner/hurdler The Liquidator

Dam fair but ungenuine 19f-3 1/4m hurdle/chase winner Newcomer can’t be ruled out

5 JEFE TRIUNFO (FR) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-9

Gr g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Assemblee A Brion (FR) Harry Cobden

Mrs Jenny Gordon Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Gilles Chaignon & Jean-Victor Chaignon Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Cima De Triomphe gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Invictus de Brion. In good hands

so he’s a noteworthy debutant.

6 PLATENIUM (FR) (15) 0

B g Night Wish (GER) - Bella Lawena (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 10-9

Mrs F Hook Ben Pauling, Naunton

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Br E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu Fitzdares

Huntingdon on

TFRHHHII BHA-

TIMEFORMVIEW 12/1, seventh of 16 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) on NH debut 15 days ago. Needs to build on it now

7 THE GAMBLER (IRE) (48) F31- 5 10-8

B m Workforce - Lady Leila (IRE) Charlie Hammond

Mr D. Broadhurst Max Young, Sneads Green

Br Mr N. Reid Berkeley Carter Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWorkforce mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/chaser Shortcross Storm and bumper winner Amazing Scenes

Easy winner on last of her three starts in Irish points in April. Changed hands for £20,000 after. Interesting newcomer TFRHHHHH BHA-

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2, 3. Hood worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Genovese (IRE), 3-1 The Gambler (IRE), 4-1 Jefe Triunfo (FR), 13-2 Footloose Man (GB), 12-1 Jitterbug Geordie (GB), 25-1 Morval (FR)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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FOURTH RACE 7.10

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

THE UNIVERSAL BANNERS 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): F O’Brien (34 wins from 177 runners, 19%) runs AJP KINGDOM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs AJP KINGDOM FANCY THAT: N Mulholland won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs COURT MASTER today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: NUOVA VITA trained by P Gundry, Ottery St Mary, 129 miles.

AJP KINGDOM and Court Master stand out a mile in a thin contest. The former has a penalty to shoulder, but he has much less to prove and is preferred, especially with his previous second to Twig reading better now than it did at the time.

1-2-3: 1.AJP KINGDOM (IRE) 2.COURT MASTER (IRE) 3.NUOVA VITA

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1 AJP KINGDOM (IRE) (25) 25/122-1

6 11-9

B g Mahler - Mattys Joy (IRE) Connor Brace

The FOB Racing Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br John Palmer Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORMVIEWBangor bumper winner who didn’t need to improve much - if at all - to capitalise on a good opening in a thin maiden at Kempton (21f) 25 days ago. This is another race lacking depth though and his previous second to Twig in November reads well TFRHHHHH BHA117

2 BARBARIAN (GB) (35) 00PPP/2-

7 11-2

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Mizzurka Ciaran Gethings

Mrs C. Hitch Claire Hitch, Watchet

Br Golden Cap

TIMEFORMVIEWPoor hurdler who showed some ability remains in first-time cheekpieces on first run for new yard when second in 18-runner handicap at Exeter last month but is firmly up against it on these terms. TFRHHIII BHA76

3

COURT MASTER (IRE) (27) 3140/PP- D

10 11-2

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lusos Wonder (IRE) Richie McLernon

Mrs Lynne Maclennan Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Cyril Carty Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful winning chaser who was pulled up both starts last season 10 months apart (had fifth breathing operation in between).

Has left Michael Scudamore and has an obvious chance on these terms on his first hurdle start since early 2019 TFRHHHHI BHA120

4 NUOVA VITA (GB) (40) 32/5PU1-

B g Alkaased (USA) - Eau de Vie

7 11-2

Miss Chloe Emsley(7)

Ms E. Berrington Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary

Br Kelanne Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWAlkaasedgelding

5 SIMPLE WORDS (IRE) (22) P00//-

TFRHHHII BHA-

Half-brothertofairlyusefulhurdlerEStreetBoyandbumperwinnerSweetlittlemystery Dual winning pointer, including last time (sole finisher, Apr 16).

7 10-9

Gr m Dark Angel (IRE) - Fascination (IRE) David Noonan

Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton

Br D. McGregor

TIMEFORMVIEW No form in 3 starts over hurdles in 2020/21 for Jimmy Frost and just modest form at best on Flat, well held both starts in 2023. Easily passed over.

TFRHIIII BHA69

2022: DONCESAR DE PRETOT (FR) 9 11 4 Sam Twiston-Davies 7-4 (Neil Mulholland) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Ajp Kingdom (IRE), 6-4

Court Master (IRE), 12-1 Nuova Vita (GB), 33-1 Barbarian (GB), 150-1 Simple Words (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 7.40

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

THE GET PULLING WITH PJ NICHOLLS SSANGYONG 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)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (19 wins from 118 runners, 16%) runs D’JANGO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Murphy (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs SYMBOLIC SPIRIT WEIGHTWATCHER: I’M A STARMAN won off a handicap mark of 109, his rating is now down 7lb to 102. LONGEST TRAVELLER: SYMBOLIC SPIRIT trained by A Murphy, Newmarket, 132 miles.

STRIPE OF HONOUR could hardly be labelled a model of consistency but if in the same form as when scoring by a wide-margin here last week he will prove a tough nut to crack. D’Jango is on a handy mark returned to this sphere and could be the one to follow the selection home. Symbolic Spirit is also shortlisted, along with last-time-out winners Fine By Her and Nelsons Rock

1-2-3: 1.STRIPE OF HONOUR (IRE) 2.D’JANGO (FR) 3.SYMBOLIC SPIRIT (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 NELSONS ROCK (GB) (264) 4/216P1-

B g Mount Nelson - Neardown Beauty (IRE)

Middleham Park Racing LXXXVIII

8 12-0

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Geoff & Sandra Turnbull Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up over C&D last spring and has subsequently won 2 of his 4 starts in handicap chases, including at Fontwell (26f, good to firm) when last seen in September On an appealing mark returned to this sphere and he needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA105

2 I’M A STARMAN (GB) (15) P03P2-P

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Strathtay

10 11-11

Tom Bellamy

Mr Mark Rimell Mark Rimell, Witney

Br Mrs M. R. T. Rimell

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in this sphere in 2021 but rather up-and-down since and he has failed to exploit a lower chase mark in recent months TFRHHIII BHA102

3 D’JANGO (FR) (17) 14P30-0 CD

10 11-11

Br g Balko (FR) - Quizas Jolie (FR) Philip Armson (3)

David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 times during busy 2022-23 campaign, latest success gained in a Lingfield handicap chase off 4lb higher in February. Recent efforts over fences have lacked spark but he’s 2-4 here and will be a danger to all if able to bounce back returned to this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA102

4 SYMBOLIC SPIRIT (FR) (30) F32P06-

B m Westerner - Carole’s Spirit

Hot To Trot Jumping

6 11-4

Jack Quinlan

Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Br Paul Murphy Searls Land, CLASS1PERSONNEL, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up on Southwell handicap hurdle debut in November No show next 2 starts but appeared to take a step back in the right direction when sixth of 13 at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) last time and she’s not without hope here. TFRHHHII BHA95

5 FINE BY HER (GB) (17) 10234-1 D

7 11-2

B m Shirocco (GER) - High Benefit (IRE) Harry Bannister

Mrs J.A. Benson & Miss S.N. Benson Julian Smith, Tirley

Br John R. Hales

Mrs Benson & Miss S.N Benson

TIMEFORMVIEWDid the job well when opening her account at Fakenham last spring and doubled her tally at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) recently 3lb rise fair enough and possibilities here if in a similar mood

6 CORRANY (IRE) (28) 0223P0-

TFRHHHII BHA93

9 11-1

Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Time For An Audit

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Finn Lambert (5) Dozen Dreamers Partnership

Br John & Jamie O’Brien Tori Global

TIMEFORM VIEW On a good mark judged on pick of his form over fences but he was well beaten back from a break at Chepstow last month and hurdles record stands at 0-10

7 NOAH’S LIGHT (IRE) (16) 1P/PP0-P

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Scrapper Jack (IRE)

Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook

TFRHHIII BHA92

6 10-11

Richie McLernon

Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum

Br Brian Kiely Sturminster Newton Building Supplies

TIMEFORM VIEW Navan maiden hurdle winner on final start for Declan Queally in November 2021 but he has offered little in 5 starts for present connections. TFRHIIII BHA88

COBRA COMMANDER (IRE) (13) 1/55P4-6

B g Beneficial - Run For Help (IRE) Ben Poste

Dean, Willetts and Vernon Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br L. Hayes

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when winning brace of handicap chases last spring but it’s been downhill pretty much all the way since TFRHIIII BHA82

9

ROBEAM (IRE) (17) 30PFP-0

7 10-4

B g Helmet (AUS) - Secret Flame Robert Dunne

Mr Keith Jones Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley

Br Val & Angela Leeson Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Wide-margin Southwell success last May triggered a good run of form but out of sorts in recent months and he was a long way adrift of Fine By Her at Ludlow last time TFRHIIII BHA81

10

SURE LISTEN (FR) (89) P3/F41P-

6 10-2

Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Califea (FR) James Best

Miss Mandie Fletcher Fiona Shaw, Dorchester

Br Mme Irene Scheldt & Mr Andrew Scheldt Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWRaised his game when off the mark in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, good to soft) in December Pulled up over fences on sole subsequent start and he’s likely to find a few too good back in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA79

11 STRIPE OF HONOUR (IRE) (9) 51450-1 CD 10 10-2

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

Chris Ward (3)

Mrs Kathy Day Anthony Day, Hinckley

Br Michael Kearns

Mr Day

TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a major surprise (80/1) when scoring over C&D last summer, and did so again in comprehensive fashion back here 9 days ago. Escapes a penalty for that, rendering the fact that he’s 4lb ‘wrong’ at the weights meaningless, and another bold show likely TFRHHHHH BHA75 (+8)

2022: FARCEUR DE MAULNE (FR) 7 10 7 Brian Hughes 9-2 (Richard Hawker) 12 ranDECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8, 9.

Stewards Note:

I’M A STARMAN: Following its run on 11/5/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

SURE LISTEN: Following its run on 26/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Stripe of Honour (IRE), 9-2 Nelsons Rock (GB), 11-2 Fine By Her (GB), 17-2 D’Jango (FR), 10-1 Symbolic Spirit (FR), 12-1 Sure Listen (FR), 16-1 I’m A Starman (GB), 28-1 Corrany (IRE), 40-1 Cobra Commander (IRE), 66-1 Robeam (IRE), 80-1 Noah’s Light (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 8.10

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

THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER MARES’ 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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (34 wins from 177 runners, 19%) runs BLUE SANS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs BLUE SANS

WEIGHTWATCHER: BLUE SANS won off a handicap mark of 108, her rating is now down 12lb to 96.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: WHAT A PLEASURE trained by C Down, Cullompton, 121 miles.

Several in with a squeak but a chance is taken on BLUE SANS, who endured a miserable 2022/23 campaign but can get back on track for her top yard arriving fit from points/having tumbled in the weights. Sinurita, Whenthepennydrops and Barely Famous are just a handful of possible dangers

1-2-3: 1.BLUE SANS (IRE) 2.SINURITA (IRE)

3.WHENTHEPENNYDROPS

colours no horse age st lb

1 BLUE SANS (IRE) (33) U40662- CD

8 12-0

B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - California Blue (FR) Mr Tom Broughton (7)

The FOB Racing Partnership 12 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Ann McGrath Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEWWon twice over hurdles in the first half of 2021/22 season (including over C&D) but disappointing last term Has tumbled in the weights as a result and she’d be folly to rule out for her top yard with cheekpieces back on (arrives fit from points). TFRHHHHH BHA96

2 BARELY FAMOUS (IRE) (208) 002112- D

7 11-13

B m Fame And Glory - Cause Celebre (IRE) Stan Sheppard

Mr Will Gaskins Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br C. O. P. Hanbury Matt Sheppard Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWPerked up by switch of yard back in the autumn, landing back-to-back handicaps at Southwell/Hereford before good second of 8 in handicap at Huntingdon (25f) when last seen 6 months ago. Has moved stables again and first-time cheekpieces are applied. TFRHHHII BHA95

3 VALENTINE GETAWAY (IRE) (67) 4543-

5 11-11

B m Getaway (GER) - Awesome Miracle (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

The Valentine Partnership Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Richella Rohan Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEWClosely related to the classy Queens Brook and positives to glean from her efforts in mares ’ maiden hurdles in October. However, she made little impact back on return in February and having been strong in the betting, couldn’t improve sent handicapping last time. Remains early days. TFRHHHII BHA93

4 SINURITA (IRE) (17) 3//6P-3

B m Yeats (IRE) - Hard To Please (IRE)

7 11-6

Richie McLernon

Mrs Lynne Maclennan Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Brendan Nolan Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWThird of 4 finishers sole start in Irish points in October 2020 and showed more than previously under Rules after a wind operation when third in maiden hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Has since switched yards and she could have a say on handicap bow. TFRHHHHI BHA88

5 FAERIE CUTLASS (GB) (43) 06500-

5 11-5

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Faerie Reel (FR) David Bass

Mrs E. A. Kellar Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Mrs E. Kellar The Taylor Kellar Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at promise in a bumper and in a trio of novice events in this sphere but ran poorly switched to a handicap last time Best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA87

6 MRS KINSELLA (IRE) (2) 0/0030-5

B m Beat Hollow - Islandbane (IRE)

Kevin Boothby and John Lynk

Br C. J. Foy

7 11-4

Finn Lambert (5)

Ryan Potter, Sellack

TIMEFORMVIEWModest ex-Irish maiden hurdler who showed nothing in 2 starts for Billy Aprahamian. Respectable third starting out for this yard at Hereford last month but never really looked like justifying support at Ludlow Cheekpieces now on

7 WHENTHEPENNYDROPS (GB) (30) 4/005F3-

B m Kayf Tara - Subtilty

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates - Whenthep

Br Mill House Stud & Kathy Stuart

TFRHHHII BHA86

7 11-3

Tristan Durrell (5)

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa

TIMEFORMVIEWStruggledinfirst2handicapsbutwasintheprocessofleavingthoseeffortsbehindwhen,fittedwithcheekpieces,fell2outatSouthwell (20.4f, soft) early last month. Not disgraced when third under this rider at Ludlow a fortnight later and she’s one to consider TFRHHHII BHA85

QUEENS FORTUNE (IRE) (51) 304PP0- 5 11-0

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Down By The Sea (IRE) Rex Dingle

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Queens For Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Jerry Russell

Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa

TIMEFORMVIEWThird on her only start in Irish points but little to get excited about under Rules so far. Significantly upped in trip for her handicap debut and has had a breathing operation since last seen. TFRHHHII BHA82

9

TRICKALIGHT (IRE) (59) 1/63/0PP-

7 10-12

B m Leading Light (IRE) - Horner Mill (IRE) Chris Ward (3)

Knowle Racing Stables Limited

Deborah Cole, Solihull

Br Miriam & John Murphy Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful between the flags in April 2021 but hurdles form is modest at best and she has been pulled up last 2 outings. Cheekpieces applied. TFRHHIII BHA80

10

AVIEWOFTHESTARS (GB) (33) 5506-

5 10-10

B m Telescope (IRE) - Chilla Cilla Beau Morgan (7)

Mr K Brookes & Mr M Payne Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Mr HT Cole

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in novice/maiden hurdles this spring so lots more needed now switched to handicaps/upped in trip sporting first-time headgear TFRHHIII BHA78

11

ANNE BONNY (GB) (18) P00-0

5 10-8

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Presenting Taupo (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Heart Racing HR4 Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br T. R. Hewitt Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Underwent a breathing op after pulling up in a bumper and not little impact in a trio of maiden hurdles. Could prove a different proposition now handicapping upped in trip TFRHHHII BHA76

12

WHAT A PLEASURE (GB) (407) 00/P600/-

7 10-5

Gr m Al Namix (FR) - Emergence (FR) James Davies

Mr David Lockwood Chris Down, Cullompton

Br Woodmore Racing Woodwarm Stoves

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers but well beaten completed starts over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Exeter (18.5f, good to soft) when last seen 13 months ago. Can only be watched. TFRHHIII BHA73

2022: JAUNTY SORIA 9 11 12 Sam Twiston-Davies 5-1 (Neil Mulholland) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Hood worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 6, 8, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 7.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Stewards Note:

AVIEWOFTHESTARS: Following its run on 23/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Barely Famous (IRE), 13-2 Valentine Getaway (IRE), 15-2 Sinurita (IRE), 8-1 Whenthepennydrops (GB), 9-1 Blue Sans (IRE), 10-1 Queens Fortune (IRE), 12-1 Anne Bonny (GB), 16-1 Mrs Kinsella (IRE), Aviewofthestars (GB), 20-1 Faerie Cutlass (GB), 40-1 Trickalight (IRE), 50-1 What A Pleasure (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 8.40

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

THE PLAY WITH THE FINEST BOOKMAKER - FITZDARES 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) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (24 wins from 186 runners, 13%) runs LUMINARIES

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs ROYAL MAX

WEIGHTWATCHER: SECRET POTION won off a handicap mark of 92, his rating is now down 10lb to 82.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: NORDY LORDY trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 143 miles.

ROYAL MAX remains open to improvement and could be a different proposition now sent handicapping He gets the nod Bear A Hand and Boundsy Boy look the likeliest dangers

1-2-3: 1.ROYAL MAX (FR) 2.BEAR A HAND 3.BOUNDSY BOY

colours no horse age st lb

1 BEAR A HAND (GB) (20) 0064-3

6 12-0

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - River Beauty Sean Houlihan

Mrs V. J. Morse Richard Price, Hereford

Br Vici and Richard Morse

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who found some improvement when third of 10 on handicap hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 20 days ago. Entitled to build on that TFRHHHHI BHA97

2 ROYAL MAX (FR) (25) 0/654-0

5 12-0

B g Maxios - Rahada (GER) Nico de Boinville Lady Dulverton Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEWIn top hands but hasn’t achieved any better than modest form in 2 bumpers and a trio of hurdles. Still early days, though, and may do better now sent handicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA97

3 BOUNDSY BOY (GB) (20) 04F41-4 D

5 11-11

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Wadaat Toby Wynne (5)

The Oldcastle Racing Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Blue Blood Breeding 2 Ltd Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Huntingdon (15.8f) in February and ran to similar level when creditable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy,13/2) 20 days ago. Likely contender TFRHHHII BHA94

4 AMBASSADOR (IRE) (75) 06/P004- D

6 11-9

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Natural Bloom (IRE) Sean Bowen

Martin Keighley Racing Club Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Sir Robert Ogden FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful at best for Dan Skelton in 2021 but hasn’t offered much on Flat/over hurdles for present yard following a lengthy absence Cheekpieces back on TFRHHIII BHA92

5 LUMINARIES (IRE) (130) 0006-

6 11-1

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Pas de Chapeau (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr K. S. Ward Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Liam Gilsenan

TIMEFORMVIEW Offered very little in 4 starts thus far, latest on handicap debut at Hereford in January, and is hard to recommend TFRHIIII BHA84

6 FREE CHAKARTE (FR) (94) 245PPP- D

4 11-1

B f Highland Reel (IRE) - Piroska (IRE) Philip Armson (3) Mr D. Pipe David Pipe, Wellington

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran & S.A.R. W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat in France and scored on hurdles debut at Hexham in June However, her form has tailed off and she has failed to complete on her last 3 starts Blinkers now applied for first time TFRHHIII BHA90

7 SECRET POTION (GER) (43) 5P20/50- D

B g Dabirsim (FR) - Sola Gratia (IRE)

MR PAUL CARTER AND MR CHRIS DOWN

7 10-13

James Davies

Chris Down, Cullompton

Br Gestut Karlshof Woodwarm Stoves

TIMEFORM VIEW Went close on the Flat in November but failed to trouble the judge in a couple of outings in this sphere since Makes limited appeal TFRHHIII BHA82

NORDY LORDY (GER) (13) 0000P-5

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Nur Bani (GER) Alan Johns

Bovian Racing Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Stall Alemannia Dragonbet, Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of sole start between the flags and ran one of his better races in this sphere when fifth of 11 in handicap at Warwick (19f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Each-way player TFRHHHII BHA76

9 BLUEBELLA (GB) (81) 60P00-

5 10-4

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Henri Bella Finn Lambert (5)

Mrs T. P. James Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Mr D. A. Rees-Jones Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW No impact in 5 attempts over hurdles, including sent handicapping the last twice and returns to shorter trip now. Tongue strap on first time TFRHHIII BHA73

10 GHYLL MANOR (IRE) (147) 30P-

4 10-3

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Jubilant Lady (USA) Tom Bellamy

Mrs Carolyn Kendrick D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWNo show in 3 starts in juvenile hurdles late last year Still, it wouldn’t be the biggest of surprises were he to be seen in a better light now handicapping and market check advised. TFRHHIII BHA78

11 BEAT THE STORM (IRE) (505) 000/-

5 10-2

B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Before The Storm Adam Wedge

Gangbusters Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br Barouche Stud (Ire) Ltd

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden on Flat for William Knight and offered nothing in a trio of hurdle runs for current yard in 2021-22 Back from 16-month absence and can only be watched on handicap debut Cheekpieces on first time TFRHIIII BHA71

12

ATLANTIC BREEZE (IRE) (60) P50-

Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Flashy Wings

Mr Richard Weeks and Mrs Denise E Smith

4 10-2

David Noonan

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Superbly bred but not gone on from his Flat debut (trained in Ireland), showing little in 3 races over hurdles for Nigel Hawke. Goes handicapping from basement mark now (2lb out of the weights) TFRHHIII BHA75

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 11, 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7.

Stewards Note:

BLUEBELLA: Following its run on 6/3/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Royal Max (FR), 9-2 Bear A Hand (GB), Boundsy Boy (GB), 11-1 Atlantic Breeze (IRE), 14-1 Free Chakarte (FR), Nordy Lordy (GER), 16-1 Ghyll Manor (IRE), 18-1 Bluebella (GB), 20-1 Secret Potion (GER), 25-1 Ambassador (IRE), 33-1 Luminaries (IRE), 40-1 Beat The Storm (IRE)

RICHARD DAVIS AWARD

For the Top Conditional Jockey riding at Cheltenham, Chepstow, Hereford, Ludlow, Stratford, Warwick and Worcester (Sponsored by the Cheltenham &Three Counties Race Club)

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

Final Placings for the 2022 - 2023 Season

1st Luca Morgan

2nd Lilly Pinchin

3rd Liam Harrison

226 pts

180 pts

172 pts

4th Phillip Armson 170 pts

5th Harry Kimber 168 pts

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

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.40 - 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 20th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Fitzdares 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. 16 entries at £32. - Closed May 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.10 - THE DORA LARNER 92ND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Dora Larner 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. 9 entries at £46. - Closed May 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

Weights lowered 1lb.

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Third Race 6.40 - THE EVERY HORSE TURNED OUT DAILY richardnewlandracing.com OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 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 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 20th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o 11st 1lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Dr Newland 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. 14 entries at £24. - Closed May 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

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Fourth Race 7.10 - THE UNIVERSAL BANNERS 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 two hurdle races. Enter by noon, May 20th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Universal Banners have generously sponsored this race. A memento will be provided to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person 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. 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. 10 entries at £40. - Closed May 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Fifth Race 7.40 - THE GET PULLING WITH PJ NICHOLLS SSANGYONG 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 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 20th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, 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. 22 entries at £32. - Closed May 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

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Sixth Race 8.10 - THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 20th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. FBC Manby Bowdler have generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 27 entries at £32. - Closed May 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Seventh Race 8.40 - THE PLAY WITH THE FINEST BOOKMAKER - FITZDARES 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 20th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Fitzdares 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. 28 entries at £32. - Closed May 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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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 5Summer 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