Worcester Racecard - Friday 29th September

Welcome to the 2023 Download Vickers.bet App Fixed Brush Series Final!

With 6 thrilling races this afternoon, grab a drink, find a comfortable spot with great views and soak up the atmosphere here at Worcester Racecourse to start your weekend off in style.

Todays race card is jam packed with the highlight being the Class 2 Fixed Brush Final with a prize pot of £70,000, which is for horses which have been qualifying at Worcester and Southwell throughout this season. With 16 qualifying horses, it should be a very competitive and exciting race.

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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.

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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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TFRHHHHI BHA135

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FIRST RACE 2.15

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

THE BOB LOVE KING OF THE DIRT NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5008, 2nd £2504, 3rd £1252, 4th £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Twiston-Davies (18 wins from 89 runners, 20%) runs BROADWAY BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs BROADWAY BOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: AIMEE DE SIVOLA trained by J Williams, South Molton, 141 miles.

A progressive 3-time winner in his first season over hurdles, BROADWAY BOY looks every inch a useful prospect for this switch to chasing and he could be the way to go on return without the benefit of market clues. Similar comments apply to Mofasa starting out over larger obstacles for his powerful new yard and he could be next best, ahead of Coconut Splash.

1-2-3: 1.BROADWAY BOY (IRE) 2.MOFASA 3.COCONUT SPLASH (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 BROADWAY BOY (IRE) (163) 214U11- D

5 11-2

B g Malinas (GER) - Broadway Theatre (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

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

Br John Leahy Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWRangy sort who proved progressive over hurdles last term, career best display when gaining his third success from 7 starts at Cheltenham (3m) in April. Looks every inch the type to do better again now tackling larger obstacles and he’s very much of interest TFRHHHHH BHA131

2 COCONUT SPLASH (IRE) (146) 2/3P2B-P

8 11-2

Ch g Stowaway - Presenting Chaos (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Kieran Lennon

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner who displayed useful form at best without getting his head in front in 11 attempts over fences, proving a disappointment when pulled up at Uttoxeter (3m) in May. Better showing certainly not ruled out returning from 146 days off. TFRHHHII BHA125

3 GRAND ROI (FR) (11) P000-53

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Ultra d’Anjou (FR)

7 11-2

Sean Bowen

Mr Gary Allsopp James Owen, Newmarket

Br Gildas Vaillant Allsopp & Allsopp

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler but yet to match that form in handful of chase tries, including when third of 4 in a novices’ handicap here 11 days ago having joined present yard for £22,000 Blinkers go back on but he needs to leave that well behind to figure. TFRHHHII BHA135 (-5)

4 MOFASA (GB) (168) 4/11430-

B g Ocovango - Ninna Nanna (FR)

Mrs Lynne Maclennan

7 11-2

Harry Cobden

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWTallgeldingwhoimpressedwhenwinningfirst2startsoverhurdleslastautumn GoodthirdinCheltenhamGrade2inJanuarybeforefinishingwellheld in Grade 1 Sefton at Aintree in the spring However, he’s a chaser on looks and has to command respect returning for powerful new stable TFRHHHHI BHA132

5 AIMEE DE SIVOLA (FR) (154) 4F2020-

Ch m Network (GER) - Neva de Sivola (FR)

Larkhills Racing Partnership IV

9 10-9

David Noonan

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Br Mr Gilles Trapenard Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/dual hurdles winner who showed promise initially over fences earlier in career However, mixed bag over hurdles earlier this year and plenty on her plate on these terms returning to larger obstacles. TFRHHIII BHA110

2022: FOUND ON (IRE) 7 11 5 Sean Bowen 4-6 (Martin Keighley) 3 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 3.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Grand Roi (FR), 9-2 Coconut Splash (IRE), 20-1 Aimee de Sivola (FR)

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Mofasa (GB), 11-4 Broadway Boy (IRE), 7-2

SECOND RACE 2.50

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

THE RICHARD WRIGHT MEMORIAL 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 raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Bowen (22 wins from 101 runners, 22%) runs IRON HEART TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs CHESS PLAYER WEIGHTWATCHER: MIX OF CLOVER won off a handicap mark of 115, his rating is now down 11lb to 104. LONGEST TRAVELLER: VINNIE THE HODDIE trained by G Haywood, Moretonhampstead, 150 miles.

C&D scorer CHESS PLAYER looks the way to go on the back of his emphatic Stratford success despite having a career-high mark to overcome now. Mutual Respect also arrives in excellent nick and should ensure Ben Pauling’s 8-y-o doesn’t have things all his own way. Chestnut Pete is another who needs factoring in.

1-2-3: 1.CHESS PLAYER (IRE) 2.MUTUAL RESPECT (IRE) 3.CHESTNUT PETE colours

1 CHESS PLAYER (IRE) (29) 4P-1321 CD

8 12-0

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Merci Jandrer (FR) Beau Morgan (5)

Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie Ben Pauling, Naunton Br Con O’Keeffe Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who comes here on the back of a career-best success in 5-runner handicap chase at Stratford (19.4f, soft) 29 days ago. Expected to be bang there despite taking a 7lb rise

2 MASTER MALACHY (IRE) (30) 113P-53 D

7 12-0

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Stroke of Six (IRE) Theo Gillard

Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Knockainey Stud Proactive Personnel Limited

Dual winner over hurdles and improved for the switch to fences when scoring at Bangor and Sedgefield last summer Disappointing all 4 starts since, though, so needs a subsequent wind op to spark a resurgence

3 VINNIE THE HODDIE (IRE) (17) 350-30P D

B g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Blackwater Babe (IRE)

9 11-9

Ben Ffrench Davis (7)

The Nascent Partnership Gail Haywood, Moretonhampstead

Br Kevin Fox Combined Building & Electrical Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Error-prone sort who won at Newton Abbot (2m) in March 2022 Stopped the slide back from 9 months off when third at Worcester in July but well below par both runs since, including after a wind op here last time. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA107

4 DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE) (38) 30-0603 D

5 11-9

B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA) Adam Wedge

Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate Prysg Cyf

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler at best but yet to match that form over fences for his new yard, third of 4 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (16.3f, good) 38 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA107

5 CHESTNUT PETE (GB) (138) 0P2U-22

8 11-7

Ch g Native Ruler - Rabbit Sam Twiston-Davies

Mike Harris Racing Club

Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn

Br Messrs M. E. & A. D. I. Harris W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who wasn’t disgraced when second of four at Ludlow in May. Similar form when runner-up twice over fences in the spring so he can’t be discounted after a lay-off. TFRHHHII BHA105

6 IRON HEART (GB) (17) 6U401-2 D

B g Muhaarar - Kiyoshi

Mr V. Phillips

Br The Kiyoshi Partnership

) ) Bowen

6 11-7

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

7 MIX OF CLOVER (GB) (17) 0-44535 CD

9 11-6

B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Allforclover (IRE) Alex Edwards

Miss S. Troughton Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Miss S. Troughton Planned Office Interiors Ltd

105

track in first-time cheekpieces when close third at Stratford (17f) but below-par fifth

Not discounted reverted in distance TFRHHHII BHA104

HERECOMESHOGAN (IRE) (30) 4160-FP 6 11-4

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Constant Approach (IRE)

The Cotswold Lockdowners

James Best

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br John Fitzgerald Fbc Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner at 18.5f last year but not been in same form since and ran poorly on the back of a wind op at Uttoxeter 30 days ago. Has lots to prove back over fences TFRHHIII BHA102

9 MUTUAL RESPECT (IRE) (17) U-25612 D 7 11-0

B g Valirann (FR) - By Heavens (IRE) Harry Bannister

Hip Flask Racing (MR)

Billy Aprahamian, Towcester

Br J. F. Mernagh Fairfax and Favor Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly shed his maiden tag at Uttoxeter (2m) in July and followed it with a good second of six over C&D 17 days ago. Can go well again off the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA98

2022: ELIOS D’OR (FR) 8 11 9 Harry Kimber 15-8 (Robert Walford) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7, 8, 9.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Chess Player (IRE), 7-2 Mutual Respect (IRE), 6-1 Chestnut Pete (GB), 8-1 Herecomeshogan (IRE), 10-1 Master Malachy (IRE), 16-1 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE), 22-1 Vinnie The Hoddie (IRE), Mix of Clover (GB)

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THIRD RACE 3.25

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

THE FORGE CATTERY IN FERNHILL HEATH WORCESTER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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): P Bowen (22 wins from 101 runners, 22%) runs FLYING FORTUNE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs MYLESFROMWICKLOW LONGEST TRAVELLER: FLYING FORTUNE trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

MYLESFROMWICKLOW showed a good level of form in 3 starts over hurdles last season and reappears with his stable amongst the winners, so he’s selected to get off the mark. Flying Fortune was successful on 2 of her 4 bumper outings and rates a good hurdle prospect for a yard that traditionally does well at this time of the year, with Push The Button another interesting contender

1-2-3: 1.MYLESFROMWICKLOW (IRE) 2.FLYING FORTUNE (IRE) 3.PUSHTHE BUTTON (IRE)

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1 BEACHCOMBER (FR) (198) 410-

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Alpes du Sud (FR)

5 11-4

Richie McLernon

Mrs E. J. Wills Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr Philippe Rainteau Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWLeft debut form well behind when running out an easy winner of a Chepstow bumper in February, drawing clear final 1f

Out of his depth when tailed off in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham but should still have a future over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 CARRIGMOORNA ROWAN (IRE) (172) P1/36-

6 11-4

B g Sea Moon - Carrigmoorna Fame (IRE) Jonathan Burke

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate Carrigmoorn Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Mr Michael Veale Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWOff mark in Irish points at second attempt and made a pleasing start under Rules when third in an Exeter bumper in November Proved a shade disappointing in a hood at Plumpton next time, however Makes hurdles debut

3 CLASSIC LORD (GER) (173) 440-

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-4

Ch g Lord of England (GER) - Classic Diva (GER) Alan Johns

Mr R Cox & The Pant Wilkin Partnership Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Frau S. Meier-Zahnd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat and improved on hurdling debut form when fourth in a maiden at Naas in February. Not in same form at Fairyhouse on final outing and subsequently sold out of Henry de Bromhead’s yard for £29,000 TFRHHHII BHA124

4 HARJO (IRE) (230) U1/230P-

B g Yeats (IRE) - Frankly Native (IRE)

6 11-4

Lilly Pinchin (3)

Mr Alan Halsall Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Raymond McDonnell Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who made promising hurdling debut when second at Carlisle last autumn Ran to a similar level when third at Uttoxeter next time but folded tamely last 2 starts, so reappears with something to prove TFRHHHII BHA114

5 ISMAEL (FR) (26) 10-34

5 11-4

B g Coastal Path - Beyrouth (FR) Lee Edwards

Curzon House Partnership

Br Herve D’Armaille & Louis D’Armaille

Kevin Frost, Newark

Kevin Frost Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWEasy winner sole start in Irish points Showed a bit more than in a bumper tried in cheekpieces when third of 4 on Aintree hurdle bow in May but finished legless when well held on his return here 26 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 MYLESFROMWICKLOW (IRE) (180) 1222- 6 11-4

B g Ocovango - Hayes Princess (IRE) Harry Skelton

Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg

Br Michelle Claire Aherne

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWWon his sole outing in points in October and showed fairly useful form over hurdles when runner-up first 2 outings last season Not quite at that level when filling same spot at Ascot on final outing but still sets a good standard for a yard that has started autumn in fine form TFRHHHHH BHA119

7 PUSH THE BUTTON (IRE) (160) 351-

Gr g Kingston Hill - Tara Rose

Jimmy & Susie Wenman

4 11-1

Sam Twiston-Davies

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br J. & S. Wenman Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWDisplayed a likeable attitude to get off the mark at the third attempt in bumpers at Bangor (16.7f, good to firm) in April and is bred to be suited by this longer trip now hurdling TFRHHHHI BHA-

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Luvly Rita (USA) Nick Scholfield

Ms S. Howell and Partner 1 Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Haras Don Alberto NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle

9 FLYING FORTUNE (IRE) (139) 341-1

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4 10-8

Br f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Turbo Linn Sean Bowen Fortune N’Fame fillies Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Cathal Ennis

TIMEFORMVIEW Made it 2 wins from 4 starts in bumpers in impressive fashion at Haydock (15.6f, firm) in May. Of interest now going hurdling

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2022: SPANISH PRESENT (IRE) 6 11 4 Sean Bowen 13-8 (Martin Keighley) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

CARRIGMOORNA ROWAN: Following its run on 10/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

HARJO: Following its run on 11/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Mylesfromwicklow (IRE), 5-1 Flying Fortune (IRE), 11-2 Classic Lord (GER), 7-1 Push The Button (IRE), 17-2 Beachcomber (FR), 14-1 Harjo (IRE), 16-1 Carrigmoorna Rowan (IRE), 33-1 Ismael (FR), 150-1 Side Stepper (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 4.00

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

THE DOWNLOAD VICKERS.BET APP FIXED BRUSH HURDLE SERIES FINAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £70000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £27825, 2nd £13909, 3rd £6958, 4th £3479, 5th £1736, 6th £868. (Penalty Value £36421) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (39 wins from 184 runners, 21%) runs AJP KINGDOM & THE GALAHAD KID TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs ALLIHIES

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: OUR SCHOLAR trained by J Jones & YOUNG MERLIN trained by A Murphy - both Newmarket, 132 miles.

With the promise of better to come from YOUNG MERLIN, he is taken to preserve his unbeaten record over hurdles The 7-y-o appeared to have more in hand than the margin of victory would imply at Cartmel last time and a subsequent 4lb rise is by no means harsh. Our Scholar and En Avant both appear to be on upward curves and are feared most in that order of preference, while Painless Potter is also shortlisted

1-2-3: 1.YOUNG MERLIN (IRE) 2.OUR SCHOLAR (IRE) 3.EN AVANT (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 AJP KINGDOM (IRE) (41) 22-1112 C BF

6 12-0

B g Mahler - Mattys Joy (IRE) Connor Brace

The FOB Racing Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br John Palmer Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEWWent close in a Ludlow novice back from a 5-month absence in April and odds-on winner of his next 3 starts at up to 23.3f. However, turned over by a more exposed rival when odds on for his handicap debut at Market Rasen (23f, good to firm) last month and improvement is needed here TFRHHHII BHA121

2 IKARAK (FR) (144) 12F12-2

5 11-13

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Une Idee (FR) Bradley Harris (5) MiddlehamParkRacing&TrailerResourcesLtd Milton Harris, Warminster

Br Thierry Cypres Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful form in France (winning chaser) Jumped erratically when failing to beat his sole rival in a handicap at Fontwell on British/stable debut but better effort when runner-up returned to this sphere in a C&D novice in May. Absent since and now tried in cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA120

3 HUELGOAT (FR) (135) 13224-2 BF

6 11-10

B g Voiladenuo (FR) - Cavadee (FR)

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Harry Cobden Owners Group 080

Br Jean-Bernard Chapalain Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEWMuch improved switched to chasing during second half of last year, completing quick-fire 4-timer at Newbury in November Plenty of creditable efforts in defeat have followed but, not for the first time, his finishing effort was slightly under whelming back hurdling here when last seen in May. TFRHHIII BHA117

4 OUR SCHOLAR (IRE) (23) 52-3111

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Olympienne (IRE)

Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton

Br Tinnakill Bloodstock

4 11-10

Tom Bellamy

Jack Jones, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEWImproved performer this summer, completing the hat-trick when making a winning handicap debut in this sphere at Southwell (15.8f, good) in July Continued the good work when scoring on the Flat earlier this month and while this is more demanding, he has to enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA120 (+2)

5 YOUNG MERLIN (IRE) (34) 111

7 11-10

B g Camelot - Zelloof (IRE) Jack Quinlan

Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don

Br M. Ryan

Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Class1personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner on the Flat and has quickly established himself as a good prospect over hurdles, making it 3-3 in this sphere in a Cartmel handicap (17.2f, soft) last month. 4lb rise fair enough and there’s probably more to come TFRHHHHH BHA117

6 IKE SPORT (FR) (81) 126-221 CD

5 11-9

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Safraniere (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

The Chosen Few Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Har.De L’Etoile

TIMEFORM VIEW Raised his game considerably back from 4 months off when seeing off a subsequent winner in handicap at Taunton in March. Done little wrong since, most recently landing the odds in a C&D novice, but this is his most demanding assignment to date TFRHHIII BHA116

7 ALLIHIES (IRE) (71) 3-42121 CD

4 11-6

Ch g Anjaal - Ahd (USA) Harry Skelton

Share My Dream Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Old Carhue Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner in Ireland and opened hurdles account in 3-runner handicap at Warwick at the end of May.

Progressed when scoring over this C&D last time and he’s one to consider, for all that this demands another step forward. TFRHHHII BHA116

MANIMOLE (GB) (7) 212212

6 11-5

B m Sulamani (IRE) - Mabel Mole James Turner (10)

The Jukes Family Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br R. N. Jukes Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t finished out of the first two in 7 outings in maiden/novice company since May but she looks vulnerable off this mark now back in a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA112

9 THE GALAHAD KID (IRE) (18) 11-2123

7 11-5

Ch g Quest For Peace (IRE) - Kyle Again (IRE) Paddy Brennan

KHDRP1 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr P. Kiely Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeaten in 2 bumpers last summer and off the mark at the second attempt in this sphere at Stratford (16.3f, good) in July However, safely held both starts since and needs to raise his game now pitched into a handicap. TFRHHIII BHA112

10 HOBIE (FR) (22) 10-5134 C

6 11-1

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

Dr Tom Davies, Steve Merry & Tim Wright David Dennis, Banbury

Br G.A.E.C de L’Ombre DD Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and stepped up on low-key hurdles debut when landing a 2m maiden here in May. However, he ran no sort of a race in the Southwell novice won by Manimole back from a break this month. TFRHIIII BHA108

11 EN AVANT (FR) (28) 054-U11 C

7 10-13

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Bella Eria (FR) Dylan Johnston (7)

Four Big Secrets Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Elevage Av Lozach Le Yan & G. Defontaine

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved form when making a winning stable debut fitted with a tongue tie over 2m here in July Duly followed up under a penalty in a Fontwell novice (21.8f, good) and merits respect, for all that he now has more on his plate TFRHHHII BHA106

12 GAIUS (GB) (31) 4-22102 C

4 10-12

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Gemina (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mr T. C. McKeever Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Gillian, Lady Howard de Walden

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful Flat winner for Richard Hannon and off the mark over hurdles in a 2m maiden here in June Ran no sort of a race in a Cartmel handicap next time and, though back on track when runner-up in a novice event back here last month, others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA

13 FADED FANTASY (IRE) (89) 553-21P D

B g Make Believe - Miss Dela (IRE)

Ms S. Howell and Partner 1

4 10-11

Nick Scholfield

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Stonepark Farms Ltd NAF

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on the Flat for Ger Lyons and made the most of a good opportunity with plenty in hand in 12-runner maiden hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good) in June Disappointing on handicap debut in this sphere at Uttoxeter next time, though TFRHIIII BHA

14 PAINLESS POTTER (IRE) (17) 225331 CD

5 10-10

B g Camacho - Wider World (IRE)

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Craig Nichol Richard & Katherine Gilbert

Br Ronan Tynan Straightline (NE) Ltd, Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner on the Flat last year and deservedly opened hurdles account when making all in a C&D novice handicap (soft) recently 5lb higher mark by no means prohibitive starting out on debut for new yard and he’s not without hope TFRHHHII BHA103

15 WOODIE FLASH (IRE) (31) 41-2213 C

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Lady Em (IRE)

5 10-10

Lewis Stones (3)

Ladies In Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br William Neville McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW£20,000 purchase after getting off the mark in Irish points at the second attempt in February. Made it third time lucky over hurdles when landing a 23f maiden here in July but made hard work of things when third in a handicap back here last month. Now tried in blinkers TFRHHIII BHA103

16 BAIKAL (GB) (22) 6-16001 C

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

4 10-6

Lee Edwards

Bagels Adam West, Epsom

Br The Pocock Family

TIMEFORMVIEWSurprise winner of 2m maiden on second start over hurdles here in May. Added to that when landing a Southwell handicap (15.8f, good to firm) last time but his overall profile is far from convincing and he looks vulnerable up 4lb. TFRHHIII BHA102 (-1)

2022: PRESENTANDCOUNTING (IRE) 8 11 9 Brian Hughes 11-4 (Donald McCain) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Blinkers worn first time by No. 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 7, 11, 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

HOBIE: Following its run on 7/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was outpaced early-on.

FADED FANTASY: Following its run on 2/7/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Young Merlin (IRE), 8-1 En Avant (FR), 9-1 Our Scholar (IRE), 10-1 Ajp Kingdom (IRE), 11-1 Allihies (IRE), 12-1 Manimole (GB), Painless Potter (IRE), 14-1 Ikarak (FR), Gaius (GB), 16-1 Ike Sport (FR), 22-1 Huelgoat (FR), The Galahad Kid (IRE), 28-1 Baikal (GB), 33-1 Woodie Flash (IRE), 40-1 Hobie (FR), Faded Fantasy (IRE) 17

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Please do not always assume the worse, and at all times the horse’s welfare is our paramount concern.

John Burke John Burke John Burke

John Burke became in 1976 just the fifth jockey in history to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand National in the same year, on Royal Frolic and Rag Trade respectively.

Burke was born in 1953. Anatural horseman, he started to ride in point-to-points and as an amateur rider under rules with so much success that in 1974 he turned professional. Almost immediately he became stable jockey to the champion trainer Fred Rimell.

The first of John’s 196 winners was Some Man at Ludlow in 1973, and followed it up with some outstanding rides, including avictory on Andy Pandy in the Whitbread Gold Cup in 1976. In 1977, Burke was also lucky enough to partner the great Rimell hurdler Comedy of Errors to win the first of two consecutive National Spirit Hurdles at Fontwell. The following year he won the Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on Connaught Ranger.

In the film Champions (1983), the story of Aldaniti and Bob Champion’s heroic victory in the National, Burke rode Aldaniti in the jumping scenes. He retired in 1985.

Here at Worcester, we are delighted to hold this annual race in his name on behalf of his Family and Friends, and look forward to continuing the annual celebration of the life of agreat jump jockeyfor many more years with the John Burke Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase.

FIFTH RACE 4.30

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

THE JOHN BURKE MARES’ 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)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (39 wins from 184 runners, 21%) runs BLUE SANS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs BLUE SANS

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARTEMIS ANGEL trained by C O’Keeffe, Ireland.

BLUE SANS needs more to get the 4-timer up but could well be up to the task Ma Belle Noire is also thriving and has to be feared Stamina Chope ran well back over hurdles here recently and is also in the mix.

1-2-3: 1.BLUE SANS (IRE) 2.MA BELLE NOIRE 3.STAMINA CHOPE (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 BLUE SANS (IRE) (22) 62-4111 C

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

TIMEFORMVIEWOn a 4-timer after a hat-trick of 3m Southwell handicap wins, the latest 22 days ago. More will be needed again after another rise in the weights but merits plenty of respect in her current mood. TFRHHHHH BHA108

2 ARTEMIS ANGEL (IRE) (30) 456352

6 11-13

B m Fame And Glory - Kilbarry Demon (IRE) Ben Bromley (5) Mrs Con O’Keeffe/Tadhg O’Sullivan Con O’Keeffe, Ireland

Br Con O’Keeffe

TIMEFORM VIEW Not long with this yard and good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good, 18/1) last month. First British runner for trainer TFRHHHII BHA107

3 MA BELLE NOIRE (GB) (26) 33-2131 CD

6 11-9

Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Loxhill Lady Jonathan Burke Dilhorne, Fry and Kingham

Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Distillery Stud Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent sort who opened her account in first-time blinkers at Market Rasen (20.5f) in July and added to her tally when seeing off 10 rivals over C&D at the start of this month. The handicapper hasn’t missed her with a 7lb rise but she’s very much at the top of her game at present. TFRHHHHI BHA103

4 SHEILA NASH (IRE) (59) 14P-P30 CD

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

8 10-12

Adam Wedge

Mr Chris Nash Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Ms C. Brennan Tori Global

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over C&D under Daryl Jacob last summer and back on track when third over C&D in July Not in anything like the same form back here 3 weeks later and has since undergone wind surgery. TFRHHIII BHA92

5 PENNSYLVANIE (FR) (19) 445-5P2

B f Kayf Tara - Plaisir d’Amour (FR)

Racehorse Ownership Club

Br Mme Lisa Lemiere Dubois

4 10-9

Nick Scholfield

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Racehorse Ownership Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on 2 of her 3 starts in France Easily best effort for this stable when second of 8 in 2 3/4m Fontwell handicap 19 days ago. Claims if she can back that up TFRHHHII BHA94

6 MAROOCHI (GB) (38) FF-54P3

B m Presenting - Makadamia

Whitcombe Racing Club

Br Upton Viva Stud

6 10-7

Harry Cobden

Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened her account at Newton Abbot (21.5f) last September. Back to that sort of form when 3 lengths third of 11 over C&D under Hary Cobden last month. Another who can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA87 (+1)

7 JOLIE BAIE (FR) (31) 53-4421 C

4 10-3

B f Gris de Gris (IRE) - Belle Sauvage (FR) Jo Davis and Chris Butler Jo Davis, East Garston

Br Mr Florent Lanier Equissistant Ltd

) Garston ent issistant

STAMINA CHOPE (FR) (11) 635-442

7 10-3

Ch m Muhaymin (USA) - My Virginia (FR) Lee Edwards

Mr Douglas Bradbury Dave Roberts, Kenley

Br Mr Alain Chopard et al Mill Farm Holiday Park

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a small-field handicap chase in spring 2022. Hasn’t quite managed to match that form over fences since but she did make a sound return to hurdles when second of 11 in a course handicap 11 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA83 (+2)

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Blue Sans (IRE), 3-1 Ma Belle Noire (GB), 6-1 Stamina Chope (FR), 13-2 Pennsylvanie (FR), 11-1 Artemis Angel (IRE), Maroochi (GB), 16-1 Sheila Nash (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 5.05

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

THE VICKERS BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (29 wins from 187 runners, 16%) runs EMANATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Brookhouse (5 wins from 11 runners, 45%) runs CARDANO LONGEST TRAVELLER: CARDANO trained by B Brookhouse, Newmarket, 132 miles.

CARDANO has shaped better than the result so far over hurdles and his Flat form gives him the scope for improvement, so he’s worth chancing despite the presence of the hat-trick seeking Emanate Up For Appeal is also going the right way and merits consideration.

1-2-3: 1.CARDANO (USA) 2.EMANATE 3.UP FOR APPEAL (IRE) colours no horse

1 GETAWAY TOM (IRE) (27) 45-1222 D BF 5 12-0

B g Getaway (GER) - La Scala Diva (IRE) Cameron Iles (10)

Len Attrill and HFT Limited Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br John and Dr Carlos McDowell Plusbac TIMEFORMVIEWWinner in hurdle at Uttoxeter in May. 11/4, creditable second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 27 days ago, well positioned Tongue strap on 1st time Should give another good account.

2 GLOBAL FAMENGLORY (IRE) (121) 6/22-3F2

7 11-13

B m Fame And Glory - Noble Pearl (GER) Tristan Durrell (3) Mrs Susan Carsberg Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Roemerhof Stud Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd

Fair hurdler who ran with credit when second of 4 in a novice at Warwick 4 months ago. This mark demands improvement, however.

3 GERARD MENTOR (FR) (56) 16-06F0 D

HHHII BHA105

7 11-10

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Trephine du Sulon (FR) Kai Lenihan (8) Garrett, Meacham & Woodhall Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Vincent Le Roy et al Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWScored twice last autumn but his completed outings since have been underwhelming. Others preferred.

4 UP FOR APPEAL (IRE) (36) 242-461 D

HHIII BHA102

5 11-10

B g Mizzou (IRE) - Hosanna Ellis Collier (8)

Foxtrot Racing Up For Appeal Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br George Doyle Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers when in Ireland Stepped up on previous hurdling efforts to score at Stratford a month ago and may do better again, so likely to be on the premises TFRHHHHI BHA102

5 CARDANO (USA) (15) 004/-

7 11-8

B g Oasis Dream - Astorgs Galaxy Eddie Edge (10)

Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket

Br Mt Brilliant Broodmares II LLC Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 12f winner on the level and signs of ability over hurdles. Opening mark is potentially lenient and might be worth chancing if the market speaks in his favour TFRHHHHH BHA100

6 WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) (143) 43324-1 D

6 11-6

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mercy Mission Isabel Williams

Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Liam Norris Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at Chepstow (2m) in October and back on track to score in 8-runner handicap at Ffos Las 143 days ago. Had something to spare there but might need this return. TFRHHHII BHA98

7 EMANATE (GB) (17) 4-55P11 CD

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

5 10-12

Thomasina Eyston (8)

Mr John Heaney Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Heaney Family Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft) 17 days ago, kept up to work Progressive in this sphere and holds solid claims in his hat-trick bid TFRHHHHI BHA90

SWIFT TUTTLE (IRE) (24) 600-P1

Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Lumiere Astrale (FR)

Whites Property Limited

4 10-12

Toby Wynne (3)

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Hardys Of Kilkeel Ltd Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful maiden on Flat for Brian Meehan Left previous hurdling efforts behind when scoring at a big price at Bangor last time and remains potentially well treated if he can back that up TFRHHHII BHA92

2022: PRINCESS T 7 11 2 Thomas Doggrell 8-1 (Neil Mulholland) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

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

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note:

GERARD MENTOR: Following its run on 4/8/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Cardano (USA), 11-2 Up For Appeal (IRE), 6-1 Emanate (GB), 13-2 Getaway Tom (IRE), Walkinthewoods (IRE), 10-1 Global Famenglory (IRE), 11-1 Swift Tuttle (IRE), 40-1 Gerard Mentor (FR)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.15 - THE BOB LOVE KING OF THE DIRT NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504 and the fourth £753. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 23rd and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 6lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined. No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. FRIENDS OF BOB LOVE have kindly sponsored this race and 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 £60. - Closed September 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)

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Second Race 2.50 - THE RICHARD WRIGHT MEMORIAL 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115. £46 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £46 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 27th. Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The friends and family of Richard Wright have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be given to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries, 1 at £46 and 15 at £46. - Closed September 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.25 - THE FORGE CATTERY IN FERNHILL HEATH WORCESTER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 23rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Forge Cattery has kindly sponsored this race. 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 20 entries at £40. - Closed September 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Fourth Race 4.00 - THE DOWNLOAD VICKERS.BET APP FIXED BRUSH HURDLE SERIES FINAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36421 to the winning horse The second to receive £16744, the third £8372, the fourth £4186, the fifth £2093 and the sixth £1043. for novice three yrs old and upwards, which have been placed in the first six in an ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier during 2023. £350 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £350 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 27th. Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Vickers.bet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a prize will be given to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 19 entries, 3 at £350 and 16 at £350. - Closed September 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £27825; Second £13909; Third £6958; Fourth £3479; Fifth £1736; Sixth £868. (Penalty Value £36421)

1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Fifth Race 4.30 - THE JOHN BURKE MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110. £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 27th. Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. John Burke has kindly sponsored this race and will THE Family of Ron Matthews have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 15 entries, 1 at £40 and 14 at £40. - Closed September 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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Sixth Race 5.05 - THE VICKERS BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110. £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 27th. Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to September 26th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Mr Steve White has kindly sponsored this race. Vickers Bet will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 26 entries at £40. - Closed September 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

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