Worcester Racecard - Tuesday 1st August

BEST DRESSED PURPLE COMPETITION

Our team will be scouting for the best dressed person in Purple! If selected -please come to the parade ring after the 4th race (19:05)

The top 3 will receive a goody bag from Nellies Fabric Shop and complimentary tickets to a raceday! GOOD LUCK!

The Pershore Plum Race Night is back!!

A very warm welcome to you all this evening for the 25th anniversary of the Pershore Plum Festival. We have plenty of entertainment going on this evening, so do grab a drink and take a look around.

In celebration of the Pershore Plum race night, we have The Best Dressed Purple competition, Plum mascots, Purple trikes, an exhibition of the history of the race day, delicious local plums to purchase and a great local artist James Baker Acoustic who will be playing throughout racing tonight.

A jammed packed evening with plenty going on off the track, we also have 7 races of Summer jumps with a grand total of £49,800 of prize money to be won this evening. We as a team, wish every runner and rider the very best of luck and hope all connections have a very enjoyable race night with us.

Happy Birthday to Paul Matthews who is here with us celebrating his 60th birthday. We hope you and your party have a great evening and we look forward to welcoming you to the parade ring for the 1st race to get up close and personal to the horses.

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All our August fixtures are evening meetings, so coming down to Worcester Racecourse is a perfect way to spend an evening with the family. In September we have Family Fun day which will be jam packed with family entertainment, including Shetland Pony Racing. Tickets are still available for all fixtures on our website www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk

Have a great evening here today and good luck!

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 5.30

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PAUL MATTHEWS 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 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) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (26 wins from 185 runners, 14%) runs MICKYH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs HEROS DE MOUTIERS

WEIGHTWATCHER: GLAN Y GORS won off a handicap mark of 89, his rating is now down 8lb to 81.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GLAN Y GORS trained by M Weatherer, Malton, 176 miles.

HEROS DE MOUTIERS made an encouraging start to his chasing career after 5 months off when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Market Rasen and looks the one to beat off a similar mark. Jet of Dreams is worth another chance to confirm chase debut promise so is feared most ahead of King of Quinta.

1-2-3: 1.HEROS DE MOUTIERS (FR) 2.JET OF DREAMS (IRE) 3.KING OF QUINTA (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 FULL OF LIGHT (IRE) (69) P056-PP

7 12-0

Gr g Leading Light (IRE) - Scartara (FR) Charlie Hammond

Mr Craig Hayes Rob Summers, Solihull

Br Mr Daniel Furini

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who displayed fair form when adding pair of hurdle victories (at around 20f) to his tally during 2021/22 Has become disappointing however, again finishing well held back over fences last 2 starts. Since sold from Nicky Henderson £6,500 in June TFRHHIII BHA100

2 HEROS DE MOUTIERS (FR) (23) 04034-2

B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Moriany (FR)

T W Johnson & G Maxwell

6 11-9

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr Andre Rousseau Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who bettered modest hurdles form at the first attempt over fences when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Market Rasen on return last month Open to further improvement and big shout off similar mark. TFRHHHHH BHA95

3 TAMARIS (IRE) (162) 35/2/435-

Br g Dansili - Fleur de Cactus (IRE)

Team Tasker

6 11-8

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Al Shahania Stud Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden over hurdles, again running creditably when third in 12-runner Fontwell handicap. Not an obvious type to make a better chaser but wasn’t disgraced on debut in this sphere when fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (16f, good) in February. TFRHHIII BHA94

4 GO FOX (GB) (9) 4-411F3 D

Ch g Foxwedge (AUS) - Bling Bling (IRE)

The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade

8 11-7

Jack Quinlan

Neil King, Burderop

TIMEFORMVIEWTook advantage of a much-reduced mark when successful at Fakenham in June and followed up at Stratford (17f) 16 days later Subsequent efforts suggest handicapper now has his measure again, however. TFRHHHII BHA93

5 GRAFFITI (GB) (12) 2133-5

4 11-3

B g Sixties Icon - Outside Art Richie McLernon Enigma

Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

Gary Brown, Swindon

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt in a 7-runner Fontwell juvenile last summer Failed to match that in 3 subsequent outings, however, Chase debut TFRHHHII BHA100

6 JET OF DREAMS (IRE) (16) 0-42520

B g Jet Away - Lady J D (IRE)

5 11-3

Harry Cobden

Glassex Holdings Ltd Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br James Devereux

TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner and promise in 4 starts over hurdles. Offered something to work on sent chasing on handicap debut when runner-up at Southwell (15.8f, good to firm) but let down by jumping at Stratford since Headgear on and still early days in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA89

7

ARBENNIG (IRE) (21) 6F-341F D

B or Br g Yeats (IRE) - Ultra Light (FR)

AWR Consultancy, Stacey, Kirk & Fields

7 11-0

Will Featherstone (10)

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mr Robert Hennessy Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent performer who gained a deserved success in 5-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter. However, was again let down by his jumping there since TFRHHHII BHA86

8

GLAN Y GORS (IRE) (10) 455-42P

11 10-9

B or Br g High Chaparral (IRE) - Trading Places Tabitha Worsley (3)

Mr B Lapham & Formidable Fillies Mark Weatherer, Malton

Br Colm McEvoy Altru-Page.Co.UK

TIMEFORM VIEW Easily best effort this season when good second of 11 in handicap chase at Cartmel but quickly back in the doldrums there since TFRHHIII BHA81

9 BOLBERRY DOWN (IRE) (14) PP2-P53

7 10-6

Ch g Frozen Power (IRE) - Miss Barbados (IRE) Tom Cannon

Mr David Yeadon & Mrs Linda Jewell Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne

Br J. P. Jones Karen Jewell Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor/unreliable maiden hurdler. Makes chase debut. TFRHHIII BHA78

10

FAMOSO (IRE) (42) 52P-062

7 10-6

B g Fame And Glory - Mucho Macabi (IRE) Richard Patrick

The Evron Experience Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br Sweetmans Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but better effort for this yard when second of 8 in handicap chase at Stratford (17f, good to soft, 17/2) 42 days ago. Needs to build on that now with headgear re-fitted TFRHHHII BHA78

11 KING OF QUINTA (FR) (29) 364P-42

5 10-6

Ch g Style Vendome (FR) - Dogaressa (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr D. M. Proos Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br S.R.L. Eledy

TIMEFORM VIEW Minor promise in bumpers/over hurdles and fared much better than previously in this sphere when second of 7 in handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 29 days ago, no match for winner Not taken lightly. TFRHHHII BHA78

12 MICKYH (IRE) (16) 522F-56

7 10-5

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Anna’s Melody (IRE) Bryan Carver

Mr. Mike Hemmings Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Richard Eustace

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning hurdler Going well when falling 2 out (looked likely winner) in handicap at Fontwell but let down by jumping again both starts since. Not an obvious chasing type TFRHHIII BHA77

2022: CHESS PLAYER (IRE) 7 12 0 Kielan Woods 4-1 (Ben Pauling) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

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

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9, 10, 11, 12.

Stewards Note:

GLAN Y GORS: Following its run on 22/7/2023 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake at the third

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Heros de Moutiers (FR), 11-2 Arbennig (IRE), 8-1 Jet of Dreams (IRE), King of Quinta (FR), 11-1 Famoso (IRE), 12-1 Go Fox (GB), Graffiti (GB), 16-1 Tamaris (IRE), 20-1 Glan Y Gors (IRE), 22-1 Full of Light (IRE), Mickyh (IRE), 28-1 Bolberry Down (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 6.00

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

THE PERSHORE PLUM FESTIVAL LAND O’PLUMS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)

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): T Lacey (3 wins from 28 runners, 11%) runs LAMANVER STORM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs MY GIFT TO YOU LONGEST TRAVELLER: MY GIFT TO YOU trained by James Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.

MY GIFT TO YOU made a mockery of his lowly opening mark starting out for a new yard at Southwell a week ago and, assuming he takes to fences, the follow up looks firmly on the cards Sinister Minister is fancied to get back on track returned to this C&D, with Lonimoss Bareliere a threat if seeing this trip out

1-2-3: 1.MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) 2.SINISTER MINISTER 3.LONIMOSS BARELIERE (FR)

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1 BLACKHILLSOFDAKOTA (IRE) (15) 323P/-P5

8 12-0

B g Galileo (IRE) - Aymara Adam Wedge

The Profile Partnership 2

Br Lynch Bages

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Heavy defeats both starts over fences for this yard in 2021 and, after a 20-month absence, he’s offered little back over hurdles in recent weeks. TFRHHIII BHA100

2 LAMANVER STORM (GB) (14) PF/54F-2

8 11-11

B g Geordieland (FR) - Lamanver Homerun Stan Sheppard

Dr Donna Christensen Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Dr Donna Christensen Plusbac

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden jumper who was rather unfortunate to fall at the first at Hereford in November Had a wind op after and found only one too good at Southwell a fortnight ago. Task is to now back that up TFRHHHII BHA97

3 SCRAPPY JACK (IRE) (48) 14/P06-0

5 11-4

B g Epaulette (AUS) - Jessie K Harry Kimber (3)

Mrs Tracy Turner Bill Turner, Sherborne

Br Bridgetown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of back-to-back juvenile hurdles in 2021 but has struggled in handicaps since Hopes rest on switch to fences prompting a revival. Stamina for this far also to prove TFRHHIII BHA90

4 CAN’T BEAT HISTORY (IRE) (73) 00625-4

Ch g Beat Hollow - Histologie (FR)

7 11-2

Lee Edwards

Mr F. Baxter Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br M. Phelan

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in an Irish bumper last spring and showed more than previously over hurdles switched to a handicap when head-second at Doncaster (19.4f) in February. Just a fair fourth at Uttoxeter when last seen in May and now goes chasing (fell sole point start) TFRHHHII BHA88

5 NEWTONIAN (GB) (100) F/F5P50-

6 10-13

B g Telescope (IRE) - Mi Money Richard Patrick

Lost in the Summer Wine 2 Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br David Jenks Matt Sheppard Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form when placed in a brace of bumpers. Fifth on hurdles debut early last year but he’s essentially disappointed since for Oliver Sherwood Now goes chasing back from a break for new yard TFRHHIII BHA85

6 SINISTER MINISTER (GB) (27) 2P-0236

8 10-10

Gr g Malinas (GER) - Champagne Lil Sean Houlihan

Foxhunters In Mind Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Mr A. M. Armitage

PHILIP JONES FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS

TIMEFORMVIEWPositive start to chase career when runner-up in a brace of C&D handicaps in June. Disappointing effort upped to 23f last time but expected to bounce back dropped in trip in a change of headgear TFRHHHHI BHA82

7

PRINCE OF BAD LINS (GER) (58) 0440-P4

5 10-6

Ch g Nutan (IRE) - Pastellrosa (IRE) Ben Poste

Mr R. D. Potter Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br H. W. Heyer

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first win and little to get excited about both starts back in 2023. TFRHHIII BHA78

LONIMOSS BARELIERE (FR) (21) 255-622

7 10-2

B g Palamoss (IRE) - Lonia Blue (FR) James Best

Mr Craig Hayes Rob Summers, Solihull

Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Bareliere

TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 22 runs but couple of runner-up efforts over 2m at Uttoxeter in recent weeks confirm he’s competitive from his basement mark. Step back up in trip isn’t an obvious move, though TFRHHHHI BHA74

9 MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) (7) 3/U0P-61 D

5 10-2

B g Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE) Harry Cobden

LPOG 23 NH James Owen, Newmarket

Br Michael Moloney racehorse-ownership.com

TIMEFORMVIEWOn first outing since leaving Paul Webber with tongue strap applied, he left previous form well behind when making a winning handicap debut at Southwell (20.4f) last week. Switches to fences and major player, even from out of the weights TFRHHHHH BHA64

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 6, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

ProbableS.P’s:2-1MyGiftToYou(IRE),4-1SinisterMinister(GB),11-2LamanverStorm(GB),LonimossBareliere(FR), 16-1 Can’t Beat History (IRE), 25-1 Scrappy Jack (IRE), 28-1 Prince of Bad Lins (GER), 33-1 Blackhillsofdakota (IRE), Newtonian (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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THIRD RACE 6.30

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

THE PERSHORE PLUM FESTIVAL LAND O’PLUMS

NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Longsdon (18 wins from 108 runners, 17%) runs IF I SAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs COPPER FOX LONGEST TRAVELLER: OVAL STREET trained by M Gillard, Sherborne, 104 miles.

ZORAN made a solid start to his chasing career when second over C&D last time and he’s taken to go one better at the likely expense of If I Say, who was better than the result at Stratford last time. Oval Street is also worthy of consideration.

1-2-3: 1.ZORAN 2.IF I SAY (IRE) 3.OVAL STREET (IRE)

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1 COPPER FOX (GB) (30) 332-23P

6 12-0

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Princess Oriane (IRE) Theo Gillard

Robert Aplin, John Abernethy & Partner Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Distillery Stud Proactive Personnel Limited, Tulleyvallen Equine Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winner over hurdles who matched that form on his first go over fences at Stratford in May. Has failed to build on that, however.

2 SIR JACK WEST (IRE) (47) 1P3-135 CD

7 11-5

HHHII BHA99

B g Westerner - Star Sprinkled Sky (IRE) Chris Ward (3) Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull

Br Patrick Cronin Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from chase debut when winning over C&D in May. Hasn’t impressed with his finishing effort on both subsequent starts but he’s a strong traveller who could bounce back TFRHHHII BHA90

3 ZORAN (GB) (47) 440-532

6 11-4

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Filia Regina Tom Bellamy Owners Group 077 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Stanley House Stud Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who made a solid start over fences when runner-up over C&D 47 days ago. Can go one better in a thin race TFRHHHHH BHA89

4 BARELY FAMOUS (IRE) (5) 12-6554 D

7 11-0

B m Fame And Glory - Cause Celebre (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (5) Mr Will Gaskins Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br C. O. P. Hanbury Matt Sheppard Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner in the autumn but hasn’t fired since joining this yard, only fourth of 6 in handicap chase over C&D last time Others look more appealing TFRHHIII BHA85

5 OVAL STREET (IRE) (25) 4P24-43

7 11-0

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Day’s Over David Noonan

Mr M. Hoskins Mark Gillard, Sherborne

Br P. J. Reynolds

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple point winner who showed some ability remains when third on yard/hurdles debut in a Newton Abbot maiden (21.5f) last month. Needs to show benefit of that run now attentions switch back to chasing Blinkers tried. TFRHHHII BHA85

6 IF I SAY (IRE) (16) 040-023 CD BF

6 10-10

B m Free Eagle (IRE) - Wandering Star (IRE) Cian Chester (10) Stratford Racecourse 3 Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mr Eamon Devlin Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in handicap hurdle here in September Mostly below form since but there was more encouragement on latest run over fences at Stratford One to consider from handy mark. TFRHHHHI BHA81

7 IRONHILL (IRE) (47) 0P002-P C

7 10-5

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Azaban (IRE) Richard Patrick IT IS WHAT IT IS Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Br Mrs Letty O’Sullivan

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start for Alastair Ralph in bumper last summer Failed to kick on from that over obstacles and debut for this stable over fences here last time was tame TFRHHIII BHA76

MAWLOOD (IRE) (16) 0-03540

7 10-2

Tabitha Worsley (3) Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells

B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Kalaatah (USA)

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

DRILL SERVICE (HORLEY) LTD, Nds Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run stretches back over 2 years and he failed to beat a rival at Stratford 16 days ago. Up against it from out of the weights.

9 HEDGEHOPPER (GB) (12) P-22600

TFRHIIII BHA66

7 10-2

B g Fight Club (GER) - Little Miss Monty Sean Houlihan

T R R & S M Farr Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Mrs S. M. Farr

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who hasn’t offered much over hurdles. May do better in this discipline, so not completely ruled out.

2022:(See Div 1)

TFRHHIII BHA62

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

COPPER FOX: Following its run on 2/7/2023 it was reported that the horse slipped and was never travelling.

SIR JACK WEST: Following its run on 15/6/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.

IRONHILL: Following its run on 15/6/2023 it was reported that the horse had a respiratory issue.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Zoran (GB), 4-1 If I Say (IRE), 11-2 Sir Jack West (IRE), 8-1 Copper Fox (GB), 10-1 Oval Street (IRE), 14-1 Ironhill (IRE), 20-1 Barely Famous (IRE), Hedgehopper (GB), 50-1 Mawlood (IRE) RACE RESULT:

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FOURTH RACE 7.05

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

THE DON’T WAIT CHECK YOUR PROSTATE 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 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (26 wins from 185 runners, 14%) runs WATERGRANGE JACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs ASTROMACHIA LONGEST TRAVELLER: ESPERTI trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

A case can be made for a few of these but THE HEIGHT OF FAME made a promising return when runner-up at Newton Abbot and is taken to go one better off an unchanged mark. In-form top-weight Astromachia heads the list of dangers, with Jamie Snowden’s pair College Oak and Sea The Clouds also in the mix.

1-2-3: 1.THE HEIGHT OF FAME 2.ASTROMACHIA 3.COLLEGE OAK

colours no horse age st lb

1 ASTROMACHIA (GB) (30) 1441-33 BF

8 12-0

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Fontley Luke Scott (7)

Marie’s Dream Team Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Newsells Park Stud Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper on Flat and already a dual hurdles winner Posted another good effort when third of 8 in handicap at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good) 30 days ago. Can go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA117

2 BON RETOUR (IRE) (61) 11005-0 D

8 11-12

B m Fame And Glory - Rosy de Cyborg (FR) Jamie Hamilton

Mrs G. B. Walford Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Mr Walter Connors

TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner for Nicky Richards last summer Yet to show that form for current yard but she was given a considerate return from a 3-month break when seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) 61 days ago. Considered TFRHHHII BHA115

3 ESPERTI (IRE) (12) 2133-60

6 11-12

B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE) Sean Bowen

Toni & Dai David Rees, Haverfordwest

Br Ms Helga Moore

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler in Ireland for Peter Fahey but he has failed to fire in two runs for his current yard, having a wind op before beating only one over C&D 12 days ago. Has something to prove TFRHHIII BHA115

4 NORTHERN BOUND (IRE) (39) 121U-65 CD

9 11-10

B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Noble Choice Beau Morgan (5)

Mrs Emma Kendall Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Patrick O’Reilly Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time chase winner last season who comes here on the back of a creditable fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Market Rasen 39 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up once more back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA113

5 WATERGRANGE JACK (IRE) (30) 035-R25 D

7 11-10

B g Sintarajan (IRE) - Prestissimo Sam Twiston-Davies

Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Peter S. McLoughlin Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Opened his hurdles account at Ffos Las last June but in and out since, refusing to race once too. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA113

6 BAILEYS DERBYDAY (GB) (27) 5010 C

B g New Approach (IRE) - Posteritas (USA)

5 11-9

Jack Quinlan

Baileys Horse Feeds (F H Nash Ltd) Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Br G. R. Bailey Ltd Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, CLASS1PERSONNEL

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 14f winner on Flat who got off the mark over hurdles in 2m maiden here in June Only seventh in novice here since though so needs to bounce back now going into handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA112

7 PEACE OF ROME (GER) (5) 2340-46

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Peace Flower (IRE)

5 11-5

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Fawley House Stud Danni O’Neill, North Fawley

Br Gestut Etzean Fawley House Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFair in bumpers and showed similar form over hurdles for Nicky Henderson. Changed hands for £31,000 but beat only one on yard debut in handicap hurdle here (16f, soft) 5 days ago. Back up in trip with work to do TFRHHIII BHA108

WEE WILLIE NAIL (IRE) (53) 241PP-P

B g Yeats (IRE) - Siba de La Pampa (FR)

5 11-4

James Best

Richard and Charlie Harper Richard Harper, Kings Sutton

Br Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey

TIMEFORMVIEWWon Gowran maiden on final start for Gordon Elliott in September but has failed to complete all 3 starts for new connections (pulled up on each occasion). Has plenty to prove. TFRHHIII BHA107

9 SEA THE CLOUDS (IRE) (41) 1122-46 BF

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Leo’s Spirit (IRE)

ValueRacingClub.co.uk

6 11-3

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Christopher Maye Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m bumper/hurdles winner last season 11/4, failed to build on reappearance when sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle here (16f, good) 41 days ago. Up in trip with lots more required. TFRHHHII BHA106

10 THE HEIGHT OF FAME (GB) (25) 11140-2

6 11-1

B m Fame And Glory - Good Thinking Harry Kimber (3)

Barrow Hill Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Br Barrow Hill

TIMEFORMVIEWProlific winner last season who resumed from 5 months off with a good second of 5 in handicap hurdle (5/2) at Newton Abbot (21.6f) 25 days ago. Big shout off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA104

11 COLLEGE OAK (GB) (344) 3/62164- D

8 11-1

Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Katmai (IRE) Will Featherstone (10)

Mr Tony Bath Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Donhead Stud Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWScored at Stratford (2m6f) in 2022 but off for 11 months since coming in last of 4 in handicap there. Has won off a break before though so can’t be discounted off a handy-looking mark TFRHHHII BHA104

2022: ACCIDENTAL REBEL 8 11 7 Paddy Brennan 3-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 10 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 10.

Stewards Note:

BAILEYS DERBYDAY: Following its run on 5/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was outpaced from turning in.

WEE WILLIE NAIL: Following its run on 9/6/2023 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Astromachia (GB), 5-1 Sea The Clouds (IRE), 11-2

Northern Bound (IRE), 6-1 The Height of Fame (GB), 15-2 College Oak (GB), 9-1 Watergrange Jack (IRE), 10-1 Baileys Derbyday (GB), 28-1 Peace of Rome (GER), 33-1 Bon Retour (IRE), 40-1 Esperti (IRE), 300-1 Wee Willie Nail (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 7.40

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M)

FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE TIDDESLEY WOOD MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Fergal O’Brien (35 wins from 183 runners, 19%) runs HARD AS NAILS & THE DERRY GIRL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Bowen (7 wins from 17 runners, 41%) runs PRINCESS UNIQUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRINCESS UNIQUE trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

HARD AS NAILS made an encouraging start in this sphere when third at Cartmel so is fancied to build on it and add to her two bumper successes Hurdling newcomers Our Nel and Military Two Step both bring potential so appeal as the duo to give Fergal O’Brien’s mare most to do and can chase her home in that order

1-2-3: 1.HARD AS NAILS 2.OUR NEL (IRE) 3.MILITARY TWO STEP (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 COME ON DU BERLAIS (FR) (64) 12220-2 D BF 5 11-2

B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Polly’s Present (IRE) Nick Slatter (5)

Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Br S.A.R.L. Haras Du Berlais

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner for Gordon Elliott last May. Good second in Cartmel novice hurdle on sole run for Fergal O’Brien in May. Tongue strap on 1st time and not ruled out for another new yard TFRHHHII BHA110

2 ETOILE BRILLANTE (IRE) (35) 0/60-45

5 11-2

Ch m Sholokhov (IRE) - Dam Royale (FR) Conor Ring (3)

Racehorse Ownership Club Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br Michael Fennessy Racehorse Ownership Club

TIMEFORMVIEW No sign of ability in 3 bumpers and well held on both starts over hurdles too following a wind op Has lots to find

3 HARD AS NAILS (GB) (30) 35-113 D

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-2

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker Paddy Brennan

Ray Treacy and Shaun Staplehurst

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br T. C. Frost Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful dual bumper winner who shaped encouragingly when third of 7 in novice at Cartmel (17.2f, good to soft, 10/3) on hurdles bow 30 days ago. Open to progress The form choice

4 LUCKIE MONEY (IRE) (28) 5

B m Most Improved (IRE) - Indian Bounty

Barry McGleenon and Thomas McAlister

TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 11-2

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Stuart Weld Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW 28/1, hinted at promise when debut fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Can build on it.

5 MILITARY TWO STEP (FR) (31)

Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Step This Way (USA)

The Gredley Family

Br Kingsley Park Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

Harry Cobden

James Owen, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful handicapper on Flat who scored at Chester last month. Since sold out of Charlie Johnston’s yard for 40,000 gns and this half-sister to fair hurdler Laureate (2m-19f winner) is much respected.

6 OUR NEL (IRE) (76) F40-3 BF

Ch m Mount Nelson - Hopeful Gleam (IRE)

Mr A. R. Bromley

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

Ben Bromley (5)

Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Mrs Margaret Platt Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form shown in bumpers, third of 9 at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft) 76 days ago when doing too much too soon Makes hurdles debut and she is very much one to consider for good yard. TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 QUICK OF THE NIGHT (GB) (27) 030-5

6 11-2

B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Message Personnel (FR) Lee Edwards

Mr D. T. Carder

Dave Roberts, Kenley

Br Goldford Stud Clearview Accountants

TIMEFORM VIEW 100/1, given a patient ride when running-on fifth of 11 in novice over C&D (good) on hurdles bow 27 days ago. Can take a step forward now so she’s no forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA-

8

THE DERRY GIRL (IRE) (25) 46UU-50

B m Westerner - Knocklayde Rose (IRE)

7 11-2

James Best

Mr Ismail El Magdoub Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr Colm McHenry Imre Investments Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in two bumpers for Peter Croke this summer, seventh of 13 at Wexford (20.7f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Much respected now going over hurdles for her new yard TFRHHHII BHA-

9 TIME FOR JOY (IRE) (13) 24F-155

6 11-2

B m Yeats (IRE) - Catleen (IRE) Abbie McCain (5)

Miss Ella McCain

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr P. Boyd Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW A winning pointer but she has offered little in two runs over hurdles this summer

Tongue strap goes on for 1st time with lots to do TFRHHIII BHA-

10 FERYL BERYL (GB) (41) 00P-0

4 10-13

B f Scorpion (IRE) - Our Jess (IRE)

Deborah Cole, Solihull

Chris Ward (3) Knowle Racing Stables Limited

Br Sue Vasey & Ben Brookhouse Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in 2 starts in bumpers and over hurdles, hood/cheekpieces on when C&D ninth on latter occasion Others are much preferred. TFRHHIII BHA-

11

MOIRAI (IRE) (84) 50-4

4 10-13

B f Manduro (GER) - Carole’s Destiny Jack Quinlan

Amy Murphy Racing Club Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Br Paul Murphy

CLASS1PERSONNEL, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in three runs over hurdles, cheekpieces on when remote fourth of 7 in novice at Fakenham (20f, good) 84 days ago. Hard to warm to TFRHHIII BHA76

12

PRINCESS UNIQUE (GB) (15) 063

4 10-13

B f Telescope (IRE) - Grape Tree Flame Sean Bowen

Steve & Jackie Fleetham Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br F. Lloyd

TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1 and hooded for 1st time, best run in bumpers when third of 5 at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with more required. TFRHHHII BHA-

2022: CALL ME TARA 5 11 2 Paddy Brennan 10-3 (Fergal O’Brien) 11 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1, 9. Hood worn by No. 6, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10, 11.

Stewards Note:

12

QUICK OF THE NIGHT: Following its run on 5/7/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped final hurdle left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Come On du Berlais (FR), Military Two Step (FR), 7-2 Hard As Nails (GB), 7-1 Our Nel (IRE), 28-1 The Derry Girl (IRE), Princess Unique (GB), 33-1 Luckie Money (IRE), 40-1 Quick of The Night (GB), 50-1 Time For Joy (IRE), 66-1 Moirai (IRE), 100-1 Etoile Brillante (IRE), 300-1 Feryl Beryl (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 8.10

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

THE GET PULLING WITH PJ NICHOLLS SSANGYONG NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

(GBB RACE)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (10 wins from 74 runners, 14%) runs CHOIRMASTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs CHOIRMASTER LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRINN trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

FORGET THE WAY improved when second at Stratford last time and, with few miles on the clock, he’s fancied to open his account. The in-form Izayte is a clear threat and Cumhacht is likely to be on the premises.

1-2-3: 1.FORGET THE WAY 2.IZAYTE (FR) 3.CUMHACHT (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 IZAYTE (FR) (54) 56P-102 D BF

5 12-0

B g Masked Marvel - Vakina (FR) Jack Quinlan

Mr Simon Hagenbuch & Mr Patrick Evans Neil King, Burderop

Br O. Roussel & N. Moisson & S. Moisson Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner in hurdle at Warwick in May. Creditable second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good, 11/8) 54 days ago. Likely to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA105

2 FORGET THE WAY (GB) (56) 3534-42

6 12-0

B g Getaway (GER) - Forget The Ref (IRE) Tom Cannon Robert Abrey, Ian Thurtle & David Gibbon Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown over hurdles and only found one too good at Stratford 56 days ago. Up 3lb but a performance of similar merit could be enough to go one better TFRHHHHH BHA105

3 PAINLESS POTTER (IRE) (16) 33/U-225

5 11-10

B g Camacho - Wider World (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Mr R. G. Gilbert Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Ronan Tynan Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Flat winner last summer who has run to a similar level over hurdles on a couple of occasions. Bit better than the result when fifth at Stratford 16 days ago and he can get involved TFRHHHII BHA101

4 CUMHACHT (IRE) (9) 43-3263

5 11-4

B g Camacho - Soliza (IRE) Adam Wedge

Farnhams,Rymers,Streets,Locketts,Gammond Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br John Cullinan William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who was back to form when third at Newton Abbot 9 days ago. Still relatively lightly raced and may do better if the race doesn’t come too soon TFRHHHHI BHA95

5 MELNIK (IRE) (121) 00060-

Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Blue Angel (IRE)

4 11-1

Craig Nichol

Mr Samuel Quigley Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Ruskerne Ltd Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden in Ireland, down the field at Downpatrick on latest outing Hard to fancy unless the market speaks in his favour

6 CHOIRMASTER (GB) (41) 005-223 BF

TFRHHIII BHA95

4 10-10

Ch g Iffraaj - Lamentation Peter Kavanagh (5)

The Shinton Family Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Overbury Stallions Ltd Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat and a wind op/tongue tie has helped his finishing effort on last two outings, third over C&D last time Should give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA90

7 GRINN (IRE) (59) 650-000

7 10-9

B m Glor Na Mara (IRE) - Grinneas (IRE) Ben Jones

Welsh Wizards David Rees, Haverfordwest

Br J. S. Bolger

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who has a fair bit to prove on her first outing since leaving David O’Brien TFRHIIII BHA86

TIKA MOON (IRE) (12) 3PP6/6-0

6 10-2

B g Casamento (IRE) - Trikala (IRE) Cillin Leonard (5) Miss Sarah-Jayne Davies

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Skymarc Farm S J D Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact in bumpers/novice hurdles for Paul Webber and has fared no better for this yard TFRHIIII BHA74

2022: DENABLE 6 10 3 Brendan Powell 15-2 (Anthony Carson) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Izayte (FR), 7-2 Forget The Way (GB), Choirmaster (GB), 6-1 Painless Potter (IRE), 7-1 Cumhacht (IRE), 28-1 Melnik (IRE), 50-1 Grinn (IRE), 150-1 Tika Moon (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 8.45

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

THE RICHARD NEWLAND RACING 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)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (26 wins from 185 runners, 14%) runs DYNAMIC KATE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs DYNAMIC KATE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SYMBOLIC SPIRIT trained by Amy Murphy, Newmarket, 132 miles.

RUBYS REWARD found improvement to score in ready fashion over C&D 22 days ago and she makes most appeal in the follow-up bid Cluain Aodha is a danger back from a short break and Dynamic Kate can’t be ruled out.

1-2-3: 1.RUBYS REWARD 2.CLUAIN AODHA (IRE) 3.DYNAMIC KATE (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 CLUAIN AODHA (IRE) (54) 614-254

6 12-0

B m Darsi (FR) - Wendy’s Moan (IRE) Ms Laura Ward (7) Mark Harrod, Bryan Agar & Nicky George Neil King, Burderop

Br Mr Thomas Browne racehorse-ownership.com

TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark at Warwick in March and not disgraced in form terms on both subsequent runs, fourth of 6 at Uttoxeter on latest. Worth considering down in grade TFRHHHHI BHA104

2 DYNAMIC KATE (IRE) (46) 121F-36

7 11-6

Br m Yeats (IRE) - Alverstone Joe Anderson (5) BG Racing Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Andrew Barr Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWScored a couple of times at Fontwell last autumn and made a promising reappearance at Ludlow in May. Failed to build on that but she’s not one to write off. TFRHHHII BHA96

3 SYMBOLIC SPIRIT (FR) (67) 32P06-P

6 11-5

B m Westerner - Carole’s Spirit Jack Quinlan Hot To Trot Jumping Amy Murphy, Newmarket

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

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up on Southwell handicap hurdle debut in November and back on track when sixth at Ludlow 3 months ago. Can compete if the blinkers perk him up TFRHHHII BHA95

4 SHEILA NASH (IRE) (22) 114P-P3 CD

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Hollygrove Rumba (IRE)

8 11-5

Adam Wedge

Mr Chris Nash Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Ms C. Brennan Tori Global

TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice over C&D last summer for Harry Whittington and back on track when third here 22 days ago. Has become well treated and shouldn’t be dismissed TFRHHHII BHA95

5 FENNEY BROOK (GB) (32) 0121-P6

7 11-2

B m Sulamani (IRE) - Fenney Spring Richard Patrick The Glazeley Partnership 2 Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br W. P. Jenks Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived latterly last year, forging clear to make it 2 wins from last 3 starts in mares’ novice handicap at Ludlow (21.2f) in November Hasn’t looked in the same form this term, though TFRHHIII BHA92

6 VALENTINE GETAWAY (IRE) (67) 4543-5

5 11-1

B m Getaway (GER) - Awesome Miracle (IRE) Richie McLernon The Valentine Partnership Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Richella Rohan Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden who shaped as if better for the run when fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at this course a couple of months ago. May yet do better on just her third handicap outing TFRHHHII BHA91

7 RUBYS REWARD (GB) (22) 5044-21 CD

7 10-5

B m Dr Massini (IRE) - Cresswell Ruby (IRE) Harry Cobden

EDDIE AND JOHN Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Br R. B. Mckay

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft, 9/1) 22 days ago, soon clear Had plenty in hand and form is backed up by the time, so worth a chance to follow up in a first-time hood TFRHHHHH BHA81

Ch m Jelani (IRE) - Janes Allweather James Best

Miss Jane Nicholls Ella Pickard, Minehead

Br Miss J. Nicholls Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown much form since 2020 and looks set for another struggle TFRHHIII BHA76

9 TRICKALIGHT (IRE) (22) 3/0PP-05

7 10-2

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner but remains with little form over hurdles. Likely to struggle again.

HIIII BHA73

10 BLITZ SPIRIT (IRE) (12) 3650-F6

5 10-2

B m Free Eagle (IRE) - All Clear Conor Ring (3)

Racehorse Ownership Club Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br Godolphin Racehorse Ownership Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on the Flat in France but she has yet to make a meaningful impact in this sphere, so she’s hard to make a case for.

11 TRE A PENI (GB) (40) 040-330

HIIII BHA73

6 10-2

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Cerise Bleue (FR) Toby Wynne (5) The Malpas Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Yorton Farm Stud Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Hard to rely on and arrives on the back of a poor run at Uttoxeter 40 days ago. Headgear switched up again but he’s up against it from out of the weights.

12 THE SWEDE (GB) (7) 6006

6 10-2

B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Seemarye Shane Quinlan (3)

Glanvilles Stud Partners Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

Br The Glanvilles Stud

2022: SHEILA NASH (IRE) 7 10 13 Daryl Jacob 12-1 (Harry Whittington) 14 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Stewards Note:

JANESLITTLEVOICE: Following its run on 23/7/2023 it was reported that the saddle slipped and unseated the jockey.

BLITZ SPIRIT: Following its run on 20/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Rubys Reward (GB), 11-2 Cluain Aodha (IRE), 8-1 Dynamic Kate (IRE), 9-1 Symbolic Spirit (FR), Sheila Nash (IRE), 10-1 Valentine Getaway (IRE), 18-1 Fenney Brook (GB), 25-1 Tre A Peni (GB), 33-1 Janeslittlevoice (GB), 40-1 The Swede (GB), 80-1 Trickalight (IRE), Blitz Spirit (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.30 - THE PAUL MATTHEWS 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, July 26th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 30th. Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Paul Matthews 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. 19 entries at £32. - Closed July 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Second Race 6.00 - THE PERSHORE PLUM FESTIVAL LAND O’PLUMS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, July 26th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 30th. Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Pershore Plum Festival Committee 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. 13 entries at £32. - Closed July 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

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Third Race 6.30 - THE PERSHORE PLUM FESTIVAL LAND O’PLUMS NOVICES’ HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)

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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, July 26th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 30th. Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Pershore Plum Festival Committee 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. 13 entries at £32. - Closed July 26th, 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.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.05 - THE DON’T WAIT CHECK YOUR PROSTATE 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. Enter by noon, July 26th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 30th. Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 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. 17 entries at £40. - Closed July 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.40 - THE TIDDESLEY WOOD MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, July 26th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb. Tiddesley Wood will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 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. 19 entries at £40. - Closed July 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Sixth Race 8.10 - THE GET PULLING WITH PJ NICHOLLS SSANGYONG NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110. £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 30th. Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 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. 15 entries, 1 at £8 and 14 at £40. - Closed July 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 4lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 8.45 - THE RICHARD NEWLAND RACING 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 0-105. Enter by noon, July 26th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 30th. Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 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. 23 entries at £32. - Closed July 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

FIXTURE LIS T 2023

MAY

Monday 8 Season Opener (Bank Ho lida y)

Wednesday 17 Spring Racing

Friday 26 (E) Ru m Re ggae Night

JUNE

Saturday 3 Ladies Da y

Thursday 15 (E) Irish Night

Wednesday 21 Summer Racing

Wednesday 28 Summer Racing

JULY

Wednesday 5Summer Racing

Monday 10 Summer Racing

Thursday 20 (E) Gen tleman Ev eni

Thursday 27 Summer Racing

AUGUST

Tuesday 1 (E) Pe rshor Plum Fe stiv al

Tuesday 22 (E) Summer Racing

Tuesday 29 (E) Summer Racing

SEPTEMBER

Sunday 3 Fa mil y Fu Da y

Tuesday 12 Autumn Racing

Monday 18 Autumn Racing

Friday 29 Autumn Racing

OCTOBER

Thursday 12 Autumn Racing

Wednesday 25 Autumn Racing

NOVEMBER

Wednesday 1 Season Finale