Worcester Racecard - Saturday 1st June

Partnership

Together with glamour, atmosphere, excitement and plenty of celebration, Worcester Racecourse is back with a Bang!

I am delighted, after 7 months of being out of action from racing and after 6 full floods in the meantime, to welcome each and everyone of you here today, back to Worcester Racecourse.

With Ladies Day our biggest meeting of the year, a real showcase event and a massive social occasion, as well as a sporting one; what better fixture to open our gates on!

From us all at Worcester Racecourse, we would firstly like to thank you all for your patience. After now 5 fixtures being abandoned due to the flooding; it has been a real challenge for the team to get this racecourse back up to race fit. We hope you can all appreciate the hard work which has gone into this racecourse, both on the track and off-track.

We are hugely proud to be opening our new weighing room and parade ring which is a spectacular building and really enhances this city racecourse. Please do go and take a walk up and around the parade ring where you can really appreciate the work which has gone into it.

A very warm welcome back to our feature sponsor of today, FBC Manby Bowdler We thank you enormously for the continued support you provide us and wish you a great day. More details of what FBC Manby Bowdler can offer can be found within the race card.

Back with us today are St Richard’s Hospice, who have attended this fixture for over 20 years. We wish you all a very enjoyable day with us; full of fun and celebration. In aid of a fantastic charity, they will be carrying out a bucket collection so if you can spare any change, please do drop some in.

As always, we will be running the Style Awards Best Dressed Competition. For a chance to be in the running for the £500 prize, look out for our spotters who will invite you to the flower wall for a picture and a chance to enter the competition. The competition will close just before the 2nd race.

After racing, head over to the Centre Course for some great live music from tribute band Planet ABBA to finish the day off dancing to some well known songs.

On the track we have 7 exciting races, of which we wish all our runners, riders, owners and trainers the very best of luck today. Our grounds team have been working flat out to get the track in a great position for this highlight of our calendar year; with some very long days on track repair from the extensive floods; it does not go unappreciated and we thank all for the support from across the group.

We, as a team here at Worcester wish you the best raceday experience today and most of all, we thank you for supporting us. We do hope you will join us again at the home of Summer Jumping throughout our 2024 Season now the gates are fully back open. Please visit our website and social for more details of what is happening here on course!

Have a great day with us and good luck!

We hope to see you again for our next raceday on Thursday 13th June.

Michael Thomas General Manager

WORCESTER RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter and Wolverhampton racecourses.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SPONSOR THANKS & OFFICIALS

Abandonments

In the event of Racing being abandoned the following rules apply:

• Abandonment before completion of the 1st raceTicket valid for the next meeting or full refund

• Abandonment prior to completion of 3rd Race - 50% refund

• Abandonment thereafter - no refund

• No refunds will be made on the day of racing.

• All refunds should be claimed in writing within 14 days of the meeting

• Please enclose your ticket/s as proof of admission and send them to: Worcester Racecourse, Pitchcroft, Worcester, WR1 3EJ. Please PRINT your name clearly and send with the returned tickets.

Baby Changing Facilities

Baby changing facilities can be found in the ladies and gents toilets on the ground floor of the Grandstand, near the main entrance, and also in the Ladies and Gents Centre Course Enclosure toilets.

Tickets

If tickets are lost they will NOT be replaced free of charge.

Dogs

Racegoers are not permitted to bring dogs onto the racecourse, including the Centre Course car park and picnic area, at any time during the raceday, with the exception of guide dogs for the blind and hearing dogs. During hot weather, it should be remembered that Police and RSPCA officials reserve the right to force entry into any vehicle to release an animal if suffering.

Emergency Procedures

Worcester Racecourse employs safety stewards. In the event of an emergency which requires evacuation, a public announcement will be made and the stewards will direct you to a safe area.

Facilities For Disabled Racegoers

There are ladies and gentleman’s disabled toilets on the ground floor of the Grandstand near the main entrance. There is also a disabled toilet cubicle on the Centre Course concourse.

First Aid

The First Aid Room is located at the top end of the Pre-Parade Ring.

General

Although everyone is welcome at Worcester Racecourse, we do reserve the right, in extreme circumstances, either to refuse admission or to eject any person from the racecourse.

Horse & Jockey Welfare at Worcester

Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital.

It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary

Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk.

Litter

Please help us keep Worcester Racecourse tidy by disposing of your litter and old betting slips in the bins provided.

No Smoking

There is a No Smoking policy at Worcester Racecourse. Would racegoers please note that smoking is not allowed in any enclosed or substantially enclosed areas - this includes e-cigarettes. Please respect the No Smoking signs.

Photography

Flash photography is not permitted at any time. Press and commercial photographers may pre-arrange the necessary permission with the Racecourse Office at least 7 days before the race meeting. Press and official photographers’ attention is drawn to the current BHA Instructions. Amateur photographers are only permitted to take photographs in the areas normally open to the public and should not encroach upon areas specifically designated for or used by professional photographers. Professional filming and photography takes place here at Worcester Racecourse for various publications and broadcasting, and racegoers (including families) consent to being filmed, photographed and otherwise recorded by Worcester Racecourse or any third party authorised by Worcester Racecourse, and therefore you grant Worcester Racecourse and any third party authorised by Worcester Racecourse the right to broadcast, publish, licence and use any photographs, film, recordings or images of you without payment or other compensation in any promotional literature produced by Worcester Racecourse.

Safety

In the interests of public safety all visitors to the Racecourse should follow directions of the Safety Stewards on the Stands and the Race Day Staff throughout the Racecourse. Please do not leave bags or your possessions unattended at any time as this could cause a security alert. It is an offence to be drunk at a sporting event and for this reason people clearly under the influence of alcohol will be asked to leave the racecourse. Racegoers are requested to be particularly aware of their personal safety in all areas where they come into close contact with the horses, such as the parade ring and the horse walks.

Seating/Viewing

Racegoers are requested not to stand in the marked gangways on the Grandstand Steppings as this will compromise safety

Vehicles On The Course

Please note that several vehicles containing the doctors, vets and officials will be travelling around the Centre Course area during each race. For this reason and in the interests of safety, visitors in the Centre Course enclosure are requested to remain within the defined enclosure.

Wireless Transmitting

The use of any wireless transmitting and/or receiving apparatus other than the official circuit is prohibited at all racecourses. Failure to comply could result in your removal from the racecourse as per our terms and conditions of entry

SATURDAY 1ST JUNE (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

CHIEF STEWARD LOUISE MOORE

STEWARDS’ PANELS CHAIR CAROLINE ROBINSON

SOPHIE CANDY, DANIEL ANDREWS

STARTERS

WILLIAM JORDAN

SEAMUS O’NEILL

JUDGE

GUY LEWIS

CLERK OF THE SCALES

MICHAEL ROBERTS

VETERINARY OFFICER

JOHN BURGESS

VETERINARY SURGEONS

MARK GEORGETTI

GRAHAM POTTS

OLLIE MORRISON

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr CHRIS REYNOLDS

Dr TIM TILSLEY

Dr LAURA BEST

NURSE

SARAH GODFREY

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

MELANIE SHEPPARD

JEREMY WILLIS

MEL BAKER

COMMENTATOR

MARTIN HARRIS

BETTING RING MANAGER ANDY COLLINS

GENERAL MANAGER

MICHAEL THOMAS

CLERK OF THE COURSE

LIBBY O’FLAHERTY

HEAD GROUNDSMAN ANDY FORD

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

MICHAEL THOMAS

RACECOURSE PHOTOGRAPHER

NIGEL KIRBY nigelkirbyphotography.com

The Worcester Racecourse Executive would like

No.ofdays sincelastran colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

form guide previous performances

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite age

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

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

Atlantic Equine

weight st-lb

10 11-12

Andrew Tinkler

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.

TFRHHHHI BHA135

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

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.

SAT 1 JUNE

Have your picture taken by the flower wall to enter The Style Awards!

Look out for our spotters roaming around the County and Centre Course enclosures as well, who will also be seeking out any particularly stylish individuals.

10:40 Competition opens

13:00 Competition closes (15 minutes before 2nd race)

14:20 Finalists contacted and instructed to head to the parade ring

We Are Back With a Bang!

As anyone who lives or works alongside the River Severn knows, there’s a cost that comes with all that natural beauty, writes Michael Thomas, general manager at Worcester Racecourse in his first column for the Worcester News.

In a sense, you become conditioned to the challenges of flooding and accept it as routine. Our turf down on the racecourse has also become conditioned to river water. When submerged, it can last much longer than ordinary grass. But even by Worcester standards, the past few months have been exceptionally difficult. We have had six, fullon, break-the-banks floods, in as many months.

In the end, all that water and disruption has proven too much for our track and we lost the first three racing fixtures of the season.

The meetings for May 7 and May 13 were switched to Hereford and more recently we have reluctantly had to move the planned May 24 fixture to Hereford as well.

To give an idea of the problems, it has only been in the past five weeks or so that we’ve been able to get a tractor onto the surface to be able to start work. But just like the grass has adapted and become resilient, so have the ground staff and other people who work at the racecourse.

They may get a little disheartened at times, but they soon move on and meet those challenges. So, I am delighted to say that we are throwing the gates open and welcoming everyone back for our first meeting of the season

Traditionally, Ladies Day has always been our biggest meeting of the year, a real showcase event, a magnificent social occasion as well as a sporting one.

Visitors will also notice one or two big changes to the place. The biggest will be the opening of the new weighing room, a project that has not been without its challenges due to the flooding. It’s state of the art, a brand spanking new facility that has replaced one of the oldest weighing rooms in the country.

We have more space for the jockeys, designated space for female jockeys (which didn’t exist before), all the technical bells and whistles, plus a balcony overlooking the river.

It will be in use for the first time today, with the official red ribbon opening later in June. Racegoers will also see we’ve moved the parade ring to a different location, which has opened up a lovely new lawn space directly next door – a beautiful area of 700 square metres. It means people can come along, sit on the lawn in our garden furniture, and watch a great day’s racing. So, racing is coming back to Worcester – and we’re coming back with a bang.

EPSOM DOWNS

Race 1 1.25 1m 2f 17y

1 Hot Fuss (IRE) 9-9

TomDascombe Pierre-LouisJamin Form: 2-44, TFR:HHHII

2 Persica (IRE) 9-9

RichardHannon SeanLevey Form: 1-34, TFR:HHHHI

3 Golden West (GB) 9-8

K.R.Burke CliffordLee Form: 1-04, TFR:HHHII

4 Grey Cuban (GB) 9-6

HugoPalmer HollieDoyle Form: 3-16, TFR:HHHII

5 Whiskey Pete (IRE) 9-6

RalphBeckett HectorCrouch Form: 31-P, TFR:HHHII

6 Redhot Whisper (IRE) 9-4

BFBrookhouse JackGilligan Form: 032, TFR:HHIII

7 Bubbles Wonky (IRE) 9-4

TimEasterby WilliamBuick Form: 41-2, TFR:HHHHI

8 Portsmouth (IRE) 9-0

AndrewBalding OisinMurphy Form: 4-12, TFR:HHHHH

9 Cool Legend (GB) 8-12

WilliamHaggas TomMarquand Form: 31-5, TFR:HHHII

10 Prepschool (IRE) 8-11

MichaelBell BenCoen Form: 430, TFR:HHHII

11 Blake (GB) 8-10

PeterChapple-Hyam RhysClutterbuck Form: 321, TFR:HHHII

12 Commander Crouch (IRE)8-5

JimBoyle SaffieOsborne Form: 660, TFR:HHIII

Race 2 2.00 1m 113y

1 Astral Beau (GB) 9-8

PamSly ShaneKelly Form: 0-25, TFR:HHHII

2 Breege (GB) 9-8

John&SeanQuinn JasonHart Form: 42-3, TFR:HHHII

3 Julia Augusta (GB) 9-8

DavidO’Meara JasonWatson Form: 4-54, TFR:HIIII

4 Royal Dress (IRE) 9-8

JamesTate BenCoen Form: 00-1, TFR:HHHII

5 Running Lion (GB) 9-8

John&ThadyGosden OisinMurphy Form: 30-2, TFR:HHHHH

6 Sea of Thieves (GB) 9-8

MarioBaratti CristianDemuro Form: 65-1, TFR:HHHII

7 Sparks Fly (GB) 9-8

DavidLoughnane LauraPearson Form: 16-5, TFR:HHHHI

8 Chic Colombine (FR) 8-10

GeorgeBoughey WilliamBuick Form: 4-10, TFR:HHHII

9 Glimpsed (GB) 8-10

RalphBeckett HectorCrouch Form: 16-5, TFR:HHIII

Race 3 2.35 1m 113y THE BETFRED DIOMED STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) is fully featured on pages 28 to 29

Race

4 3.10 5f

1 Myconian (IRE) 9-9

AmyMurphy TomMarquand Form: 050, TFR:HHIII

2 Billy Webster (IRE) 9-9

GeorgeScott LiamWright(5) Form: 155, TFR:HHHII

3 Tears of A Clown (GB) 9-8

HenryCandy TrevorWhelan Form: 30-0, TFR:HHHII

4 Sturlasson (IRE) 9-8

KieranPatrickCotter OisinMurphy Form: 0-01, TFR:HHHII

5 Ziggy’s Missile (IRE) 9-7

RobertCowell CliffordLee Form: 210, TFR:HHHII

6 Blue Storm (GB) 9-7

GemmaTutty RossaRyan Form: 31-4, TFR:HHHII

7 Due For Luck (IRE) 9-4

John&SeanQuinn JasonHart Form: 40-3, TFR:HHHHI

8 Mashadi (IRE) 9-3

KevinPhilippartdeFoy DavidEgan Form: 252, TFR:HHHII

9 Curious Rover (IRE) 9-3

KatieScott WilliamPyle(5) Form: 2-60, TFR:HHIII

10 Rogue Enforcer (GB) 9-3

PeterChapple-Hyam SeanDylanBowen(5) Form: 11-0, TFR:HHHII

11 Vince L’Amour (IRE) 9-1

TimEasterby DavidAllan Form: 120, TFR:HHHII

12 The Coffee Pod (IRE) 9-1

RichardHannon PatDobbs Form: 030, TFR:HHHII

13 Tan Rapido (GB) 9-0

CharlieFellowes KieranShoemark Form: 1-20, TFR:HHHII

14 Mart (GB) 9-0

DylanCunha RhysClutterbuck Form: 211, TFR:HHHII

15 Mc Loven (GB) 8-13

SimonDow PaddyBradley Form: 462, TFR:HHHII

16 Grandlad (IRE) 8-13

JamesHorton AdamFarragher Form: 411, TFR:HHHHH

17 Knicks (IRE) 8-9

Michael&DavidEasterby DavidProbert Form: 1-21, TFR:HHHHI

18 Doctor Vuby (IRE) 8-7

Michael&DavidEasterby SaffieOsborne Form: 4-22, TFR:HHHII

19 Enchanting (GB) 8-6

AndrewBalding HollieDoyle

Form: 1-30, TFR:HHHII

20 Split The Profit (IRE) 8-3

MikeMurphy&MichaelKeady JohnEgan Form: 232, TFR:HHIII

Race 5 3.45 5f THE ASTON MARTIN “DASH” HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap) is fully featured on pages 36 to 37

Race 6 4.30 1m 4f 6y THE BETFRED DERBY (Class 1)(Group 1) is fully featured on pages 42 to 43

Race 7 5.15 1m 4f 6y

1 Lucander (IRE) 9-9

GeorgeBaker PatCosgrave Form: 335, TFR:HHHII

2 Relentless Voyager (GB) 9-8

AndrewBalding OisinMurphy Form: 36-3, TFR:HHHII

3 If Not Now (GB) 9-8

RalphBeckett RossaRyan Form: 50-3, TFR:HHHII

4 Not So Sleepy (GB) 9-7

HughieMorrison TomMarquand Form: 10-4, TFR:HHIII

5 L’Astronome (GB) 9-7

HugoPalmer JasonHart Form: 6-06, TFR:HHIII

6 Struth (IRE) 9-2

CharlieJohnston JamesDoyle Form: 42-0, TFR:HHHII

7 Ziggy (GB) 8-13

HarryEustace RichardKingscote Form: 23-2, TFR:HHHHH

8 Flash Bardot (GB) 8-13

JackChannon DavidProbert Form: 0-10, TFR:HHHII

9 Think First (IRE) 8-11

NeilMulholland BenCoen Form: 0-20, TFR:HHHII

10 Parlando (GB) 8-10

IanWilliams DavidEgan Form: 106, TFR:HHIII

11 Percy Shelley (GB) 8-10

DavidO’Meara JasonWatson Form: 606, TFR:HHHII

12 Dream Harder (IRE) 8-8

IanWilliams SaffieOsborne Form: 004, TFR:HHHHI

13 Kotari (FR) 8-8

Gary&JoshMoore HollieDoyle Form: 111, TFR:HHHHI

14 Asgard’s Captain (IRE) 8-5

DylanCunha JohnEgan Form: 025, TFR:HHHII

15 Maso Bastie (GB) 8-4

MichaelBell SeanDylanBowen(5) Form: 6-64, TFR:HHIII

Race 8 5.50 6f 3y

1 Misty Grey (IRE) 9-9

DavidO’Meara RossaRyan Form: 231, TFR:HHHII

2 Flaming Rib (IRE) 9-9

HugoPalmer OisinMurphy Form: 00-0, TFR:HHHII

3 Apollo One (GB) 9-7

P.Charalambous&J.Clutterbuck RichardKingscote Form: 30-2, TFR:HHHHI

4 Rocket Rodney (GB) 9-5

GeorgeScott LiamWright(5) Form: 1-D0, TFR:HHIII

5 Badri (GB) 9-3

JulieCamacho HollieDoyle Form: 000, TFR:HHHII

6 Strike Red (IRE) 9-2

RichardFahey BillyGarritty Form: 21-0, TFR:HHHII

7 Aleezdancer (IRE) 9-2

KevinRyan JamieSpencer Form: 301, TFR:HHHII

8 Mums Tipple (IRE) 9-1

RichardHannon PatDobbs Form: 624, TFR:HHHHI

9 Russet Gold (GB) 8-13

RogerVarian JamesDoyle Form: 20-3, TFR:HHHHI

10 Al Barez (GB) 8-11

TomClover JackMitchell Form: 611, TFR:HHHII

11 Batal Dubai (IRE) 8-10

HarryCharlton CliffordLee Form: 304, TFR:HHHII

12 Mr Wagyu (IRE) 8-9 John&SeanQuinn JasonHart Form: 0-26, TFR:HHHHH

13 Executive Decision (IRE) 8-9

JamieOsborne SaffieOsborne Form: 00-6, TFR:HHHII

14 Intervention (GB) 8-6

MichaelAppleby AdamFarragher Form: 003, TFR:HHIII

15 Kiwano (FR) 8-6

GeorgeBaker TrevorWhelan Form: 160, TFR:HHIII

16 Eminency (IRE) 8-4

StuartWilliams JackDoughty(7) Form: 40-0, TFR:HHHII

FIRST RACE 12.40

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

THE MANBY NOT MANDY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund

£7400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2989, 2nd £1494, 3rd £747, 4th £374, 5th £186. (Penalty Value £3907.94) Weights raised 4lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): B Pauling (18 wins from 86 runners, 21%) runs GIEVES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (12 wins from 39 runners, 31%) runs BAHIO BOUM LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHEMICAL WARFARE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 116 miles.

BRANDT’s exploits over hurdles were mixed but he was shaping encouragingly (looked sure to be placed) when unseating 2 out on chase debut at Uttoxeter 2 weeks ago and he could just be worth chancing to build on that effort given his low-mileage profile in this sphere. Royal Sam remains with unfinished business as a chaser and he’s feared, along with chase-debutant Gieves and Chemical Warfare.

(IRE) 2.ROYAL SAM 3.GIEVES (IRE)

1 GIEVES (IRE) (25) 01406-6 C

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Lady of Appeal (IRE)

The Ben Pauling Racing Club

6 12-0

Ben Jones

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br J. O’Connor Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Responded well to fitting of a hood when opening his account over hurdles in maiden company here (2m) last summer Excuses on 2 of his 3 starts since in that sphere since returning from a break and not discounted now chasing with cheekpieces enlisted TFRHHHHI BHA96

2 HOBIE (FR) (21) P5P52-2 C

B g Coastal Path - Beauty Blue (FR)

Dr Tom Davies, Steve Merry & Tim Wright

7 11-11

Harry Cobden

David Dennis, Banbury

Br G.A.E.C. de L’Ombre DD Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point winner who landed a 2m maiden hurdle here 13 months ago and comes here having filled runners-up spot on each of his last 2 starts over fences, albeit posing no threat to winner at Warwick (3m) 3 weeks ago. Possibilities again dropped back in trip TFRHHHII BHA93

3 BRANDT (IRE) (14) 0045-0U

6 11-11

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Bean Ki Moon (IRE) David Noonan

Catch Twenty Two

Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br Tim Hegarty Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Exploits mixed over hurdles but was shaping up encouragingly (looked sure to be placed) when unseating 2 out on chase debut at Uttoxeter (20.9f) 2 weeks ago. Entitled to improve for the experience and he’s worth chancing to build on that TFRHHHHH BHA93

4 PHIL HEALY (IRE) (16) 34/53//0-0

B m Shirocco (GER) - Ariels Serenade (IRE)

8 11-5

Jack Quinlan

Miss G. Tuck Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

Br Michael Moloney

TIMEFORM VIEW Bits and pieces of form for Graeme McPherson back in 2021 but has been operating below best in 2 starts since returning from a lengthy absence over hurdles. Others make greater appeal now attentions switch to chasing TFRHHIII BHA87

5 CARO DES FLOS (FR) (18) 43116-0 CD

B g Tiger Groom - Royale Marie (FR)

12 11-4

Harry Bannister

Exors of the Late Mr Donald Smith Julian Smith, Tirley

Br Mr Clovis Bardin & Mme Florence Bardin

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who registered back-to-victories at Market Rasen last winter. Mark rose considerably as a result and he’s yet to feature in a couple of starts so far this spring Need to see more before becoming of interest again. TFRHHIII BHA86

6 CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) (25) 5/1366-4

B g Fame And Glory - Blazing Sky (IRE)

7 11-3

Jack Tudor SendEmOn

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Frank McGuinness Airdale Chemicals Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over fences at Newcastle for Tjade Collier last May and placed over hurdles later that month. Had wind op ahead of last month’s return/yard debut fourth over hurdles and no great surprise to see a better showing with that under his belt/returned to chasing TFRHHHHI BHA85

7 WHAT A STEAL (IRE) (23) 03P/6P-6

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Misty Heather (IRE)

7 11-3

Sean Bowen

D O’Donohoe, S Delchar, P Jack, S Nelson Tom George, Slad

Br John O’Dwyer HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Record rather mixed over hurdles and he was ultimately well held equipped with first-time cheekpieces added to tongue tie (retained here) when sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f) 23 days ago. Not the easiest to weigh up on the back of that TFRHHHII BHA85

8

CAMINO ROCIO (IRE) (25) 5600-5

B g Milan - Miss Overdrive

Affiliate Racing Camino Rocio Syndicate

6 11-2

Brendan Powell

Henrietta C Knight, Wantage

Br Michael Tobin Frank Inns

TIMEFORMVIEW Milan gelding who was ridden more prominently than previously but fared no better than on stable debut when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f) 25 days ago. Switch to chasing needs to have positive effect now TFRHHHII BHA84

9

BENSINI

(GB) (226) 156224- CD

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Grouch Onthe Couch (IRE)

B Jones & Son

Br Mr Wayne Jones

8 11-1

Liam Harrison

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

B Jones & Sons Tar Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who has made a good start in this sphere, again finding only one too good at Southwell (20.4f) in October. Excuses on account of the ground later that month and conditions here rate more suitable Possibilities back from a break. TFRHHHII BHA83

10 ROYAL SAM (GB) (23) 44/536-5 D

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Royal Nashkova

Mr W. Clifford

7 10-13

Nick Scholfield

Michael Blake, Trowbridge

Br Mr Paul Bocking Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who showed promise over hurdles and similar story over fences for new yard, shaping better than distance beaten suggests following a chance ending mistake at Stratford (22.6f) 23 days ago. Not one to write off having eased further in weights. TFRHHHHI BHA81

11 GONE IN

SIXTY

(GB) (22) 53250-5

B g Sixties Icon - Gib (IRE)

Alex Hales Racing Club

7 10-12

Kielan Woods

Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Jeremy Gompertz Winwood Construction UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who ran well folllwing 6 months off when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f) 3 weeks ago. Entitled to be a little sharper with that under his belt but others more appealing for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA80

12 ALWAYS FORCE IT (IRE)

(12) 55P0-0P

B g Workforce - Mel Biechif Diane (IRE)

Harriet Brown Racing Club

Br John O’ Shea & Kevin Coleman

5 10-11

James Best

Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well in pair of handicap hurdles for Gavin Cromwell in the autumn but no show in 4 starts for present yard Goes chasing now with a good deal to prove TFRHHIII BHA79

13 BAHIO BOUM (FR) (23) 30000-0

Gr g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Bahia Do Brasil (FR)

Belbroughton Racing Club

5 10-10

Tristan Durrell (3)

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Alexandra Monnier & Olivier Monnier Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with encouragement when third of 8 in bumper here on debut in September No impact over hurdles, including on handicap debut/following a break recently but it remains early days and market confidence behind him now chasing would look significant TFRHHHII BHA78

14 EXCLUSIVE GETAWAY (IRE) (14) 60003-0

6 10-8

B g Getaway (GER) - Get In There (IRE) Henry Brooke

The Cheshire Partnership Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Liam Jordan & John Fitzhenry Adele Carr Recruitment Limited, Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEW Raised his game a touch third on handicap hurdle debut at Kempton (2m) in April but appeared to have no excuses when eighth of 11 at Uttoxeter (15.7f) latest. Operating from a basement mark if switch to chasing has positive effect at least. TFRHHHII BHA76

2023: STUMPS OR SLIPS (IRE) 6 11 10 Lewis Stones 10-3 (Tom Weston) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 8, 9.

Stewards Note:

ROYAL SAM: Following its run on 9/5/2024 it was reported that the horse lost two shoes.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Royal Sam (GB), 8-1 Bensini (GB), Gone In Sixty (GB), 9-1 Hobie (FR), 10-1 Gieves (IRE), Chemical Warfare (IRE), 11-1 Brandt (IRE), 14-1 Camino Rocio (IRE), Bahio Boum (FR), Exclusive Getaway (IRE), 16-1 What A Steal (IRE), 40-1 Caro des Flos (FR), 50-1 Phil Healy (IRE), Always Force It (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIME

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SECOND RACE 1.10

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

THE LAW DONE DIFFERENTLY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £7400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2989, 2nd £1494, 3rd £747, 4th £374, 5th £186. (Penalty Value £3907.94) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): B Pauling (18 wins from 86 runners, 21%) runs KENNACK BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs TOP OF THE BAY WEIGHTWATCHER: SONG OF EARTH won off a handicap mark of 111, his rating is now down 17lb to 94. LONGEST TRAVELLER: KOOKY trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 141 miles.

KENNACK BAY not for the first time was still in front when unseating 2 out on his belated return to action at Huntingdon 37 days ago and he could just be worth siding with to confirm the promise of that run from his unchanged mark. Ballinoulart has proved consistent in defeat over fences and is feared, with chase-debutants Just In A Bit and Optimistic Joe others to consider Easkey Lad is another to bear in mind operating from his last winning mark.

1.KENNACK BAY (FR) 2.BALLINOULART (IRE) 3.JUST IN A BIT

1 EASKEY LAD (IRE) (14) 1043P-0

9 12-0

B g Most Improved (IRE) - Lilakiya (IRE) Paul O’Brien

Miss Sarah Carter Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br L. Montgomery William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to win a pair of 3m Ffos Las handicaps last summer Mixed record thereafter but possible he needed his first start for 8 months at Bangor 2 weeks ago. Comes here back on last winning mark and better showing anticipated. TFRHHHII BHA98

2 KENNACK BAY (FR) (37) 0F/24F/U-

Br g Balko (FR) - Nuance Tartare (FR)

The Ben Pauling Racing Club

9 12-0

Ben Jones

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br G.A.E.C. Campos Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden hurdlerwho looked set to makea winning chase debutwhen falling 2out at NewtonAbbot (25.7f) 2 years ago. Stillin frontwhen unseating 2 out at Huntingdon (23.6f) on his sole outing since and he needs considering from same mark provided his jumping holds up TFRHHHHH BHA98

3 JUST IN A BIT (GB) (43) 243034-

6 11-12

B g Linda’s Lad - Gifted Rose Charlie Deutsch

POPLAR COTTAGE RACING CLUB 2

Br Mrs Sandra Smith

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Bob Price & Son Groundworks

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed both starts between the flags and he’s shaped with promise in handful of starts over hurdles, again failing to see things out when fourth of 14 in handicap at Exeter (23f) 6 weeks ago. Appeals as being on a workable mark and not discounted now sent chasing. TFRHHHHI BHA96

4

SONG

OF EARTH (IRE) (14) 56/P0P-0 9 11-10

B g Mahler - Lady Lenson (IRE)

Mrs J.A Benson & Miss S.N. Benson

Br Morgan Kavanagh

Harry Bannister

Julian Smith, Tirley

Mrs Benson & Miss S.N Benson

TIMEFORMVIEW A three-time winner for Margaret Mullins in Ireland but he’s been well below that level in 6 starts for new yard TFRHHIII BHA94

5 GETTHEPOT (IRE) (166) P6P206-

9 11-9

B g Getaway (GER) - Raheen Lady (IRE) Kielan Woods Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Br Noel Fenton

The Good Racing Company Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in handicap chases at Huntingdon in 2022 and best effort since when runner-up at Exeter (19.2f) in October. Not in quite the same form final 2 starts last year but returns with yard amongst the winners, so interesting if supported back from 166 days off. TFRHHHII BHA93

6

OPTIMISTIC JOE (IRE) (25) 3/0P54-6

B g Malinas (GER) - Be Optimistic (IRE)

6 11-8

Sean Houlihan Damree Developments Ltd Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Joe Fogarty Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 purchase after finishing third in a point last March and some promise in handful of starts over hurdles. Blinkers reached for on chase debut and he could yet have more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA92

7 CATUABA (IRE) (198) 0/1F43P-

Ch g Jet Away - Catawollow

A.C. Bound & Mrs C. J. Djivanovic

Br Richard McGrath

6 11-7

James Best

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Merriebelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning handicap debut over hurdles at Warwick (25f) last May but pulled up on his first chase start at Taunton when last seen out six months ago. Needs to hit the ground running. TFRHHHII BHA91

8

TOP OF THE BAY (IRE) (18) 04P03-4

7 11-6

B g Doyen (IRE) - Bay Dove Henry Brooke

Mr G. Malanga Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br James Reeves Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEW First piece of worthwhile form when third of 9 in a handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f) in April, that despite not always being the most fluent. Disappointed back over hurdles at that venue since and cheekpieces now added returned to chasing. TFRHHHII BHA90

9 BLACKWATER (IRE) (440) 5/5036P/- 7 11-6

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bonnie Parker (IRE)

Ben Lund Racing Club

Br Knocktartan House Stud

Nick Scholfield

Ben Lund, Bridgwater

TIMEFORM VIEW Sold cheaply after 3 starts for Gordon Elliott and having displayed a little more on yard debut early last year, he failed to build on that in 2 starts over hurdles/fences thereafter. Has good deal to prove back from over a year off. TFRHHIII BHA90

10 PLAY BY THE RULES (IRE) (11) 550r0-4

B g Vocalised (USA) - Teodolite (IRE)

Molly and Paul Willis

5 11-4

Lorcan Murtagh

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to fire over hurdles last term and fared no better for switch to chasing when fourth of 6 in handicap at Huntingdon (19.9f) 11 days ago. Needs to step up plenty on that TFRHHHII BHA88

11

EST ILLIC

(IRE) (18) 43032-4

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

Mr Andrew Gough

10 10-13

James Turner (7)

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Gerry Ross S J D Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Pair of 2m wins at the end of 2020 and whilst he’s drawn a blank since, did go close to ending the drought at Huntingdon (23.6f) in April, collared close home Not disgraced when fourth at Southwell since but he may find a couple too good again. TFRHHHII BHA83

12 BALLINOULART (IRE) (14) 3/2234-3

B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lace Parasol (IRE)

6 10-11

David Bass

Taylormaid Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Susan Bredin Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in trio of starts over hurdles but proving consistent over larger obstacles, again making the places back from 4 months off when third at Uttoxeter (20.9f) 2 weeks ago. May be sharper with that run under his belt and visor goes on now. TFRHHHHI BHA81

13

KOOKY

(FR) (53) 3/400PP-

B g Kamsin (GER) - Kotkicha (FR)

Culverhill Racing Club III

Br S.C.P. Haras Des Coudraies

5 10-10

David Noonan

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame in first 2 hurdles but has failed to kick on since sent into handicaps and was pulled up on chase debut following a wind op at Hereford in April. Now tried in cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA80

14 DOYENS DE ANTE

(IRE) (37) 14UPPP- 8 10-6

B g Doyen (IRE) - De Street (IRE)

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Mr D. Broadhurst Max Young, Sneads Green

Br R. J. Whitford Berkeley Carter Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form last spring, scoring at Chepstow and following up at Huntingdon. Has offered precious little since returning from 8 months off in January so can only be watched at present. Blinkers applied. TFRHHIII BHA76

2023: KAKAMORA 8 11 13 Tom Bellamy 9-2 (Tom George) 4 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Blinkers worn first time by No. 6, 11, 14. Visor worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 8, 10, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 10.

Stewards Note:

SONG OF EARTH: Following its run on 18/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was badly hampered by a faller

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Kennack Bay (FR), 11-2 Ballinoulart (IRE), 9-1 Optimistic Joe (IRE), 11-1 Just In A Bit (GB), Catuaba (IRE), 12-1 Getthepot (IRE), Top of The Bay (IRE), 14-1 Easkey Lad (IRE), Est Illic (IRE), Kooky (FR), 22-1 Play By The Rules (IRE), 50-1 Song of Earth (IRE), Blackwater (IRE), Doyens de Ante (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIME

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THIRD RACE 1.45

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

THE #BEPARTOFIT

OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE

(CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08) 9 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P & M Bowen (21 wins from 99 runners, 21%) runs LADY HENRIETTA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs WILTSHIRE WONDER LONGEST TRAVELLER: LADY HENRIETTA trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

JACKIE CAN made a pleasing debut at Warwick three weeks ago and that’s the standout piece of form of those with experience, so she’s worth a chance to go one better for all that both Montana Golden and Shadowfax of Rohan are both appealing newcomers.

1 JAUNTY GALAXY (GB) (-)

5 11-2

B g Telescope (IRE) - Jaunty Spirit Conor Ring

Mr Brian Eckley Brian Eckley, Brecon

Br B. J. Eckley

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding Half-brother to fair hurdlers Jaunty Viking and Jaunty Soria Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Jaunty Flight Worth monitoring in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 MONTANA

GOLDEN (IRE) (-)

5 11-2

Ch g Mount Nelson - Havana Dancer (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mr P. Hickey Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Edmund Vaughan Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW €42,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Cuban Court. Dam (c111/h101), 2m-21f hurdle/chase winner Makes appeal on paper. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 PENNANT LEGACY (GB) (-)

5 11-2

B g Telescope (IRE) - Pennant Princess Lorcan Williams

Mr P. J. Woolley Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Br P J. Woolley Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler Pennant Dancer Dam unraced. Not an obvious sort on paper. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 THE BEEKEEPER (GB) (-)

5 11-2

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Kalanessa Henry Brooke Ewan and Anna Hyslop Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Ewan & Anna Hyslop Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Scorpion gelding Dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 25f) De Soto and useful bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Caledonia Not dismissed if the market speaks in his favour TFRHHHII BHA-

5 JAJA JIMMY (GB) (-)

4 10-11

B g Linda’s Lad - Jaja de Jau Kielan Woods

Mr N. R. Kelly Jo Davis, East Garston

Br Mrs S. L. Brimble Equissistant Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Linda’s Lad gelding Dam (c94/h110), 2m-2 1/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (winner around 3m) Graduation Night Wears hood TFRHHHII BHA-

6 SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN (IRE) (-)

4 10-11

Gr g Sholokhov (IRE) - Three Wood (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Willy Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Kk Agri Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW EUR12,000 3-y-o, Sholokhov gelding Dam unraced out of useful 2m-2 1/4m hurdle winner Star Wood Noteworthy newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 TUCK YOUR SHIRT IN (GB) (-)

4 10-11

B g Sixties Icon - Sula Two Harry Cobden

Mr Richard Prince Joe Tickle, Tiverton

Br Richard Prince

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixties Icon gelding. Dam 1 1/4m-17f winner on Flat Should have enough speed for this test and can’t be completely ruled out TFRHHHII BHA-

1-2-3: 1.JACKIE CAN 2.MONTANA GOLDEN (IRE) 3.SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN (IRE)

8

WILTSHIRE WONDER (GB) (22) 4-2 BF

B g Wootton Bassett - Chanterelle (FR)

J Allison & Partner

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

4 10-11

Miss Brodie Hampson (3)

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Archie Watson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Wootton Bassett gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners on Flat Better for debut when runner-up at Sedgefield last time and no surprise if there’s further improvement in him. TFRHHHHI BHA-

9

WINGMANN

(IRE) (-)

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Bride Lady (IRE)

Lady Jane Grosvenor

Br T. McAuliffe

4 10-11

Jack Quinlan

Ben Case, Banbury

David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Wings of Eagles gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Oscar Elite. Likely to need further TFRHHHII BHA-

10 HETTIE HENIGAN (GB)

(-)

B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Miss Sophierose (IRE)

Mr William Fisher

Br Mr P Fisher, Mr W Fisher & Mr C. Austin

4 10-4

Ben Bromley (5)

Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster

TIMEFORMVIEW Blue Bresil filly. Half-sister to 2 point winners. Dam bumper/fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner

Rare NH runner for the yard and he’s worth a market check TFRHHHII BHA-

11 JACKIE CAN (GB) (21)

2

B f Jack Hobbs - Janes Boutique (IRE)

4 10-4

Ben Poste

DahlBury Racing Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br Simon Davies Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed plenty when runner-up at Warwick three weeks ago, finishing to good effect Should come on for that and she’s the likeliest winner TFRHHHHH BHA-

12 LADY HENRIETTA (GB) (25) 0

B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Matrow’s Lady (IRE)

Mr Steven John Matthews

4 10-4

Sean Bowen

Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Steven Matthews Matthews Roofing Bristol Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Only eighth at Southwell on debut and looks more one for the longer term TFRHHIII BHA-

2023: JOHNNY BLUE (IRE) 4 10 11 Nico de Boinville 11-10 (Nicky Henderson) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Jackie Can (GB), 11-2 Wiltshire Wonder (GB), 6-1 Shadowfax of Rohan (IRE), 7-1 Montana Golden (IRE), 12-1 Tuck Your Shirt In (GB), 18-1 Jaunty Galaxy (GB), Hettie Henigan (GB), 20-1 The Beekeeper (GB), Wingmann (IRE), 22-1 Jaja Jimmy (GB), 33-1 Lady Henrietta (GB), 40-1 Pennant Legacy (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 2.20

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

THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3839, 2nd £1920, 3rd £960, 4th £480. (Penalty Value £5010.32) 7 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Fergal O’Brien (40 wins from 185 runners, 22%) runs MARCO’S LIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Jonjo & A O’Neill (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs HIGHLANDS LEGACY LONGEST TRAVELLER: BACKMERSACKME trained by E Mullins, Ireland.

BACKMERSACKME wasn’t at his best on his most recent start at Tipperary 17 days ago but he’d previously shaped better than the distance beaten suggests in Grade 1 company at Punchestown and he’s well worth another chance to get back on track for his shrewd handler. Highlands Legacy was an easy winner at Southwell when last seen and he’s the chief threat. Hurdles-debutant Double Oban and the consistent Shengai Enki are others fancied to be thereabouts

2.HIGHLANDS LEGACY 3.DOUBLE OBAN

5 11-9

B g Kayf Tara - Highland Retreat Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

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

Br Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in a pair of bumpers earlier this term and quickly back from a spill at Carlisle when running out an emphatic winner of a Southwell maiden (15.8f) 2 months ago. Rates a lead player despite a penalty to carry. TFRHHHHI BHA115

2 SHENGAI ENKI (FR) (28) 42233-1

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Needles (IRE)

Deva Racing SE

5 11-9

Harry Cobden

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Mr Esteve Rouchvarger Deva Racing Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form in bumpers in Ireland and similar standard over hurdles in Britain, gaining reward for his consistency when winning 9-runner novices’ handicap at Uttoxeter (23.3f) 4 weeks ago. Building up a solid profile but this tougher back in novice company. TFRHHHII BHA106

3 BACKMERSACKME (IRE) (17) 4/11-66 BF

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Princess Dante (IRE)

5 11-2

Fern O’Brien (7)

Mr P. Byrne Emmet Mullins, Ireland

Br Brian Doran

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner on Rules debut in April who shaped better than distance beaten suggests pitched in to a Grade 1 on hurdles debut at Punchestown (23.9f) next time. Couldn’t replicate that at Tipperary since but he remains with potential and he’s an intriguing runner on these shores. TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 CAPTAIN BILL (IRE)

(184) 0/P0-

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Pomme

5 11-2

David Noonan Hawke, Simms, Phillips

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Mark Phillips,Bill Simms,Katherine Hawke Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW No encouragement in a bumper/2 starts over hurdles to date TFRHIIII BHA-

5 JORMUNGANDR (GB) (236) 500-

5 11-2

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Dark Quest Kielan Woods

Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Kirtlington Park & Newsells Park Stud Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Nathaniel gelding who showed a bit when fifth on Southwell bumper debut but well beaten both starts in maiden/novice hurdles subsequently Best watched back from 7 months off. TFRHIIII BHA-

6 LION RING (IRE) (17)

B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Bling Ring (USA)

6 11-2

James Martin (5)

Mr Andrew J. Martin Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton

Br Miss Breda Jones Andy Martin Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 7f) who ran below his best when ninth of 15 in handicap at Bath (5.7f) 17 days ago. Stamina has to be a concern now attentions switch to hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 NIPPIN N POPPIN (GB)

(148) 0/F-

7 11-2

Ch g Lucarno (USA) - Avoine (IRE) Lee Edwards Nobody else would have us Dave Roberts, Kenley

Br Harris & Ford Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten on debut in a bumper here in September 2022 and looked to be struggling when falling heavily on his belated return at Ludlow in January. Passed over following another 5-month absence. TFRHIIII BHA-

8

DOUBLE OBAN (GB) (249)

B g Territories (IRE) - Zaaneh (IRE)

4 10-11

Sean Bowen

DYDB Marketing & Briton International Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Ltd Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEW Territories gelding Dam, half-sister to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Heartbreaker Fair staying handicapper on Flat (stays 14.5f) who was acquired for 30,000 gns in the autumn Betting should guide as to expectations now attentions switch to timber. TFRHHHII BHA-

9

CLOVER PASS

(GB) (8) 30/P-0

B m Passing Glance - Allforclover (IRE)

7 10-9

David Bass

Miss S. Troughton Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Miss S. Troughton

Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler but little in the way of promise herself in bumpers/ over hurdles TFRHIIII BHA-

10

MARCO’S LIGHT (GB)

(25) 0

B m Champs Elysees - Karliysha (IRE)

5 10-9

Max Kendrick

KHDRP Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br R. W. Russell Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Champs Elysees mare. Easy to back, shaped as if in need of the experience when eighth of 13 in bumper (25/1) at Southwell (15.8f, good) on NH debut 25 days ago. In good hands and this should reveal more now hurdling TFRHHHII BHA-

11 MIGHT DO EMERY (GB) (350) 5/F0-

6 10-9

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Materiality Tabitha Worsley (3)

Moorland Racing Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd

Walling & Landscape Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced sole start in point bumpers and little promise in pair of bumpers at Ludlow/Uttoxeter last summer Best watched now hurdling TFRHIIII BHA-

12

OLIVIA KATE

(GB)

(17) 00-0

Gr m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Another Kate (IRE)

5 10-9

Stan Sheppard

Mr David M. Richards Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br D. M. Richards

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held both starts in bumpers and never a factor on return/hurdles bow at Ffos Las (20f) 17 days ago. Likely type for low-grade handicaps further down the line TFRHIIII BHA-

2023: HIDOL DU LIVET (FR) 6 11 2 Sam Twiston-Davies 6-1 (Dr Richard Newland) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Stewards Note: OLIVIA KATE: Following its run on 15/5/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Backmersackme (IRE), 2-1 Highlands Legacy (GB), 13-2 Double Oban (GB), 7-1 Shengai Enki (FR), 18-1 Marco’s Light (GB), 40-1 Lion Ring (IRE), 80-1 Clover Pass (GB), 100-1 Jormungandr (GB), Might Do Emery (GB), Olivia Kate (GB), 150-1 Captain Bill (IRE), Nippin N Poppin (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

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EPSOM DOWNS 2.35 1m 113y

THE BETFRED DIOMED STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money 1st £44560, 2nd £18290, 3rd £9150, 4th £4570, 5th £2290, 6th £1140. (Penalty Value £56710)

1 HIGHLAND AVENUE (IRE) (99) 4100-06 D

Br Gr g Dubawi (IRE) - Lumiere (Shamardal (USA))

6 9-11 (1)

William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a first win since his 3-y-o campaign when scoring in good style in Darley Stakes at Newmarket last October Not in the same form campainedinBahrain/Dubaisince,buthewassecondinthisracelastyearandnosurprisetoseehimbouncebackafterabreak. TFRHHHHI BHA106

2 EMBESTO (GB) (45) 11214-5

Br Ch c Roaring Lion (USA) - Dibajj (FR) (Iffraaj)

4 9-8 (7)

James Doyle J

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Deerfield Farm TIMEFORMVIEW Madeit3winsfromhisfirst4startswhendead-heatinginSovereignStakesatSalisburylastAugust CreditablefourthinaLongchampGroup2 onfinal3-y-oouting,beforebeingleftpoorlyplacedwhenfifthatNewmarketonreturn.Worthanotherchancewithhoodapplied. TFRHHHHH BHA110

3 EPICTETUS

(IRE)

(31) 01540-5 C

4 9-8 (3)

Br B g Kingman - Thistle Bird (Selkirk (USA)) Kieran Shoemark J

O Mr George Strawbridge John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B George Strawbridge TIMEFORMVIEW Lookedsuitedbythedropbackto1mwhenstylishwinnerofGroup3atGloriousGoodwood(soft).Fellshortinbettercompanylaterin2023,butafter 6monthsoff(hadbeengelded)ranpoorlyinlistedraceatAscotinMay Needstogetbackontrackwithcheekpiecesreapplied. TFRHHHII BHA109

4 REGAL REALITY (GB) (22) 3324-43 CD

9 9-8 (8)

Br B g Intello (GER) - Regal Realm (Medicean) Ryan Moore J

O Mr Peter Done Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited PENINSULA BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED S

TIMEFORMVIEW SmartperformerwhohaswonaGroup3everyyearbaronesince2018,includingthisracelastsummer Somegoodeffortsindefeatlaterin2023 andhasmadetheframebothstartsthisyear albeitnomatchforhisprogressivestablematewhenthirdatChesterlasttime.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA110

5 ROYAL DUBAI (FR) (85) 50-2151 D

Br B c Seahenge (USA) - Sand Rose (FR) (Aussie Rules (USA))

4 9-8 (6)

Oisin Murphy J

O Mr Saeed Sultan Al Rahoomi Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Agricola GEM SRL & Agricola La Pluma

Marco Botti Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW MadehisfirststartinBritainasuccessfuloneatChelmsfordayearagoandconfirmedthatimprovementinhandicapsonhisnext3outings. Belowformonhisfinalrunof2023buthasgotbackontheupthisyear,winningtwiceatMeydan.Needstofindmoreagain. TFRHHIII BHA104

6 ROYAL SCOTSMAN (IRE) (14) 52/300-0

Br B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Enrol (Pivotal)

O Mrs Fitri Hay

4 9-8 (5)

Jamie Spencer J

Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited JMH Group S TIMEFORMVIEW PlacedforsecondtimeinGroup1companywhenthirdinlastyear’s2000Guineas.However,downthefieldinIrish2000GuineasandStJames’s Palace(reportedlysufferingfrombonebruising),andwellheldatNewburyonhisreturn.Tonguestrapworelasttimequicklydiscarded. TFRHHHII BHA111

7 SEAN (GER) (77) 12-4236 D

Br B h Excelebration (IRE) - Sharin (GER) (Areion (GER))

7 9-8 (2)

Saffie Osborne J

O Barratt Racing Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Mr Gestut Rottgen

TIMEFORMVIEW Makingsecondstartforcurrentyard,atleastasgoodaseverwhennarrowlydeniedinaMeydanGroup3inFebruary Shapedasifstillingood formnexttime,beforealesserefforttriedondirtatJebelAliinMarch.TaskisnowtotransferhisturfforminDubaiovertoBritain. TFRHHIII BHA108

8 SILVER SWORD (GB) (21) 10152-4

4 9-8 (4)

Br Gr g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Aurora Gray (Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) Rhys Clutterbuck J

O Martians Racing & Dylan Cunha Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T

B Culworth Grounds & Fortune Bloodstock Spillers Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORMVIEW Recordedathirdwinof2023inhandicapatYork’sEbormeetingandranwellwhensecondinDarleyStakesatNewmarketonhisfinalstart,albeit beaten4lengthsbyHighlandAvenue.MayhaveneededtherunatHaydockonhisreturn,buthehasabittofindbackatthislevel. TFRHHIII BHA103

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: REGAL REALITY 8 9 8 Ryan Moore 5-1 (Sir Michael Stoute) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note: REGAL REALITY: Following its run on 10/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Highland Avenue (IRE), 4-1 Embesto (GB), 5-1 Regal Reality (GB), 7-1 Epictetus (IRE), 9-1 Royal Scotsman (IRE), 11-1 Sean (GER), Silver Sword (GB), 12-1 Royal Dubai (FR)

EMBESTO developed into a smart performer as a 3-y-o, dead-heating for success in a Group 3 at Salisbury, and he can resume his progress after a slow start left him on the back foot at Newmarket on his reappearance. With a hood added, he is taken to get the better of last year’s one-two in the race, with Highland Avenue feared most ahead of Regal Reality

RACE

2.55

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

GIVE US A CHEER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Mulholland (29 wins from 182 runners, 16%) runs THE TURTLE SAID TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs THRONE HALL

WEIGHTWATCHER: MR TAMBOURINE MAN won off a handicap mark of 117, his rating is now down 15lb to 102.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR TAMBOURINE MAN trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 116 miles.

A few with chances but THE TURTLE SAID looked like going in at Plumpton last time until running out 2 out and is worth forgiving that aberration off an unchanged mark. In-form Halifax rates the main danger having suffered a slipped saddle when a good recent Hereford third. Southwell-scorer Urban Soldier also needs considering along with I’m A Starman and Art Approval

1.THE TURTLE SAID

(FR) 3.URBAN SOLDIER (IRE)

1 HALIFAX (FR) (8) 5546-13 D

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Oudette (FR)

Foxhills Racing Limited

Br Mme Vsse. Yves D’Armaille

7 12-2

Conor Ring

Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Kempton before good third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, good to soft)

8 days ago, considerately handled when saddle slipped after 2 out. Can go well TFRHHHHI BHA112

2 THRONE HALL (GB) (25) P/4062-P

B g Kingman - Appearance

The Real Quiz

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

7 12-0

Miss Brodie Hampson (3)

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Archie Watson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort at his best on Flat and fairly useful hurdler Return to this sphere at Hereford recently contained no promise, however, so it’s best to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA110

3 ART APPROVAL (FR) (38) 320/P55-

B g Authorized (IRE) - Rock Art (IRE)

8 12-0

Sean Houlihan

Mr Rupert Lowe Ralph Smith, Hungerford

Br Mr Charles Green

Data-Path Ons Limited, Premier Performance

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form over hurdles and fences for Fergal O’Brien and has showed that some ability remains recently for his new yard Cheekpieces back on and he’s edging down the weights TFRHHHII BHA110

4 URBAN SOLDIER (IRE) (39) 250/3P1-

7 11-13

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - She’s No Pet (IRE) Paul O’Brien

Middleham Park Racing CXI

Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Michael Whitty Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time when getting off the mark in 13-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good) 39 days ago. Not taken lightly despite a 7lb rise with headgear again sported. TFRHHHHI BHA109

5 SPITALFIELD (IRE) (17) 34364-1

B g Mahler - Hollygrove Bonnie (IRE)

Mrs Mairead Liston

6 11-12

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br J. Conroy Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in good style in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, good) 17 days ago. Up 6lb but very much one to consider TFRHHHII BHA108

6 CROSSING THE BAR (IRE) (17) 64505-5

B g Poet’s Voice - Ship’s Biscuit

Salvo & Alex Giannini

Br Philip Newton

NON-RUNNER

7 11-12

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

MEFORM 13 and handicap BHA

7 I’M A STARMAN (GB) (17) 10135-3

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Strathtay

Mr Mark Rimell

Br Mrs M. R. T. Rimell

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who gained a second victory since the turn of the year at Plumpton (25f) in March Not disgraced since but he may have to settle for a minor role again here. TFRHHHII BHA105 ) )

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 13 weeks and not disgraced when fifth of 9 to Spitalfield in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, good) 17 days ago. Considered off a falling mark. TFRHHHII BHA108

11 11-9

Harry Cobden

Mark Rimell, Witney

8

THE TURTLE SAID (GB) (48) 11/400r- C 7 11-9

B g Manduro (GER) - Goslar

Mrs P. Bunch

Br Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company

Sam Twiston-Davies

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Course scorer who looked the likely winner (going best) when hanging badly right and running out 2 out at Plumpton (25f, good) 48 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time now and well worth another chance TFRHHHHH BHA105

9 MR TAMBOURINE MAN (IRE) (17) P6PPP-2 7 11-6

B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE)

Midd Shire Racing

Jack Tudor

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Barronstown Stud B G MIDDLETON DEVELOPMENTS LTD, W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track in a headgear change (visored) when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, good) 17 days ago. Needs to back it up now with visor again fitted. TFRHHHII BHA102

10 BEST MATE DAVE (GB) (233) 050/125- C 7 10-10

B g Passing Glance - Dillay Brook (IRE)

Dave’s Best Mates

Br M. B. Bent

Kielan Woods

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner last June but off for 7 months since a respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle here (20f, soft). Not ruled out on the back of breathing surgery though TFRHHHII BHA92

2023: DICEY RIELLY (IRE) 6 11 2 Sean Bowen 9-2 (Peter Bowen) 6 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10. Stewards Note:

HALIFAX: Following its run on 24/5/2024 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.

THRONE HALL: Following its run on 7/5/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

THE TURTLE SAID: Following its run on 14/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Urban Soldier (IRE), 4-1 Spitalfield (IRE), 6-1 Mr Tambourine Man (IRE), 17-2 Halifax (FR), I’m A Starman (GB), 12-1 The Turtle Said (GB), Best Mate Dave (GB),28-1 Throne Hall (GB), 40-1 Art Approval (FR)

Partnership

SIXTH RACE 3.30

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES THE LAW WITHOUT THE HORSING

AROUND MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Fergal O’Brien (40 wins from 185 runners, 22%) runs ISABELLA BEE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs RIVER GOLD LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAILING GRACE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 116 miles.

The suggestion is CAUGHTINASPELL on her first start for Olly Murphy, with confidence increased should the betting speak in her favour Isabella Bee shaped okay at Warwick last month and is second choice ahead of Hiconic.

1 ISABELLA BEE (IRE) (26) 21116-5

B m Westerner - Myakoda (FR)

7 12-0

Liam Harrison KHDRP1 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Ms Salome Brennan Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved plenty for the switch to handicaps, completing a hat-trick in 14-runner event at Taunton in November

Respectable return from a break when fifth at Warwick (2m, good) 26 days ago and interesting now stepping back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA110

2 HICONIC (GB) (18) 14224-0 C

7 11-11

B m Sixties Icon - Hi Note Kielan Woods

Golden Equinox Racing & Partner

Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Miss S. West Winwood Construction UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTook advantage of reduced mark when winning handicaps at Warwick and Worcester (both 2m) at the start of last summer

Shaped as if needing a recent outing at Southwell after 6 months off and should be sharper now TFRHHHII BHA107

3 HOLLY HARTINGO (IRE) (93) 3/P35PP-

B m Well Chosen - Hazel Toi (IRE)

8 11-11

David Bass

The HHH Partnership Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Patrick and Bernadette Vaughan O’Connor Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted a solid fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Kempton (3m, heavy) over Christmas but pulled up on both runs since A 3-month break needs to have had a reviving effect TFRHHIII BHA107

4 WALK OF NO SHAME (IRE) (26) 2313P-0

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ultimate Echo (IRE)

Mr Paul Taiano & Mr Michael Nixon

7 11-10

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br William P. Delaney Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/novice hurdle winner last winter who added to her tally in a 3-runner handicap at Southwell (2m, soft) in December Not disgraced next time but her 2 runs since have been very disappointing TFRHHIII BHA106

5 RIVER GOLD (FR) (148) 31P2-

4 11-8

Gr f Stormy River (FR) - Une Histoire Vraie (FR) James Bowen

Deva Racing RG Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Jean-Pierre, Loic & Lohan Boudet Deva Racing Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a claiming hurdle in France last summer Pulled up on stable debut in December Better when second of 4 at Ludlow in January but it was still below her French form Goes handicapping after a break. Still early days for leading yard. TFRHHHII BHA110

6 ENERGY ONE (GB) (17) 610U/R-0

6 11-3

B m Kayf Tara - One For Joules (IRE) Ben Jones

Mr Mel Mathias Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Mel Mathias Centre Great Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning handicap debut at Ludlow in March 2023 but hasn’t gone on from it, including refusing to race once. Well held on recent return from a 13-month absence TFRHHIII BHA99

7 SAILING GRACE (GB) (38) 12P/3P- 5 11-0

B m Dartmouth - War Creation (IRE)

Ben Bromley (5) Anthony Honeyball Racing Club Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Wood Farm Stud Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut at Newton Abbot in autumn 2022 Returned from an absence to finish fourth on 19f Fontwell handicap debut in March but pulled up at Taunton since Bounce back needed TFRHHIII BHA96

8 CAUGHTINASPELL (IRE) (155) F/00640- 6 10-11

B m Milan - Curvacious (IRE)

Olly Murphy Racing Club

Sean Bowen

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Conor Murphy Motaclan

TIMEFORM VIEW Little to get excited about in 5 outings for Michael Kennedy in Ireland but joined a yard with a good record with new recruits and she might be worth chancing after 5 months off. Confidence would be increased should the market vibes be strong TFRHHHHH BHA93

2023: LATINO FLING (IRE) 8 11 9 Brian Hughes 3-1 (Donald McCain) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6. Stewards Note:

ISABELLA BEE: Following its run on 6/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 River Gold (FR), 5-1 Isabella Bee (IRE), 6-1 Caughtinaspell (IRE), 13-2 Hiconic (GB), 9-1 Sailing Grace (GB), 10-1 Holly Hartingo (IRE), 12-1 Walk of No Shame (IRE), Energy One (GB)

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In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.

EPSOM DOWNS 3.45 5f

THE ASTON MARTIN “DASH” HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money 1st £40160, 2nd £20080, 3rd £10040, 4th £5020, 5th £2510, 6th £1250, 7th £630, 8th £310. (Penalty Value £50960)

1 CLARENDON HOUSE (GB) (16) 11-4341 D 6 9-13 (12)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Walaaa (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Tom Marquand J

O Middleham Park Racing VIII Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B D. R. Tucker ROBERT COWELL RACING S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart gelding who enhanced his good strike rate in 17-runner handicap at York (5f, good) 16 days ago by 1 1/4 lengths from Looking For Lynda. Strong traveller who came third in this 12 months ago. Player TFRHHHHH BHA111

2 DEMOCRACY DILEMMA (IRE) (7) 51-3012 D 4 9-4 (8)

Br B g Cotai Glory - Majestic Alexander (IRE) (Bushranger (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Mountarmstrong Stud JMH Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Chester in May and backed it up with a good second at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA102

3 SILKY WILKIE (IRE) (41) 5-04025 D 5 9-1 (15)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Vasoni (IRE) (Redback)

Clifford Lee J

O Middleham Park Racing LXXXI & E Burke K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Mrs Claire Doyle Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 14 runs since his last win in 2023 but he arrives in good nick, fifth of 15 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Runner-up in this last year so firmly in the mix with cheekpieces added. TFRHHHHI BHA99

4 CHIPSTEAD (GB) (28) 531300 D

Br B h Mayson - Charlotte Rosina (Choisir (AUS))

6 9-0 (9)

Jack Mitchell J

O Homecroft & Crampsie Roger Teal, Lambourn T

B Tony Hirschfeld Homecroft Wealth S

TIMEFORM VIEW In winning form on AW this winter, scoring twice over 6f, but only ninth of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 28 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

TFRHHHII BHA98

5 THE BELL CONDUCTOR (IRE) (35) 00-1014 D 7 8-13 (5)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Saffian (Dubawi (IRE))

O Alfa Site Services Ltd

William Pyle (5) J

Craig Lidster, Easingwold T

B Mr Denis B. McCarthy Alfa Site Services Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged his second win of 2023 at Pontefract (5f) and not discredited when fourth of nine at Ripon (5f) later in April. Ought to be thereabouts once more. TFRHHHII BHA97

6 ONE NIGHT STAND (GB) (39) 511000 D BF 7 8-6 (10)

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Tipsy Girl (Haafhd)

Saffie Osborne J

O Chappell & Dixon Scott Dixon, Rolleston T

B Mr S. Hoskins & Trickledown Stud Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Speedy sort who made all in a brace 5f AW handicaps earlier this year. Not so good up in class on next 3 starts and never looked like justifying market support back on turf at Epsom last time. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA90

7 DREAM COMPOSER (FR) (8) 4-50302 D

8-5 (7)

Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - High Spice (USA) (Songandaprayer (USA)) Joe Leavy (5) J

O Peter Clarke Racing Partners

James Evans, Kinnersley T

B Khalifa Dasmal The Little Jet Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Got back on track when second of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (5f, good) 8 days ago. Not taken lightly despite a 2lb rise. TFRHHHII BHA89

8 ALLIGATOR ALLEY (GB) (16) 34-6060 D 7 8-4 (4)

Br B g Kingman - Overturned (Cape Cross (IRE)) Adam Farragher J

O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Whatton Manor Stud Akela Plant Hire Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to hit top form this term, though he posted a respectable ninth of 17 to Clarendon House in handicap at York (5f, good) 16 days ago. Possibilities off an easing mark for yard among the winners. TFRHHHII BHA88

9 LOOKING FOR LYNDA (IRE) (16) 20-6232 D 4 8-4 (1)

Br Ch g Unfortunately (IRE) - Designated (Dutch Art)

O Mr D Bardsley & Mrs E Burke

Hollie Doyle J

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Springfield House Stud&Hollymount Stud Brindle Developments (Hyde) Ltd, KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Arrives in good form, 1 1/4 lengths second of 17 to Clarendon House in handicap at York (5f, good) 16 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up nudged up just 1lb.

TFRHHHII BHA88

10

LORD RIDDIFORD (IRE) (100) 0325-45 D 9 8-2 (3)

Br Gr g Zebedee - Beacon of Hope (IRE) (Barathea (IRE))

O The JAM Partnership

Paddy Mathers J

John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Malachy M. Harney JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 5f Goodwood scorer in 2023 but yet to fire in two starts this term, fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 100 days ago. Needs to get back on track after a break. TFRHHHII BHA86

11 LIVE IN THE MOMENT (IRE) (14) 0106-64 D 7 8-2 (11)

Br Ch g Zebedee - Approaching Autumn (New Approach (IRE)) Sean Dylan Bowen (5) J

O Steve & Jolene de’Lemos

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Thomas Hassett Tote, Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at a revival when fourth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, firm) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and one to consider despite being 3lb out of the handicap. TFRHHHII BHA83

12 NIGHT ON EARTH (IRE) (8) 422154 CD 6 8-2 (13)

Br B g Kodiac - Eternal View (IRE) (Pivotal)

Morgan Cole (5) J

O Mr Spencer Coomes Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Tally-Ho Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in April and has continued in good nick, fourth of 10 at Goodwood (5f, good) 8 days ago. 4lb “wrong” in the weights but still in the picture. TFRHHHII BHA82

13 LETHAL NYMPH (GB) (7) 030502

5 8-2 (2)

Br B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Little Nymph (Emperor Fountain) Aiden Brookes (5) J

O Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd

B Mr T. H. S. Fox

Paul Midgley, Westow T

Taylor Group (Yorkshire) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW It’s now 14 runs since his last win in 2022 but he comes here on the back of a good second of 12 in handicap at York (5f, good) 7 days ago. 4lb out of the handicap though so more is required. TFRHHHII BHA82

14 ANTIPHON (IRE) (7) 0-04102 D

Br B g Kodiac - Freedom’s Light (Galileo (IRE))

5 8-2 (6)

Jack Doughty (7) J

O Mr Jim Gill Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T

B George Strawbridge

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Windsor in April and recorded a good second there (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago. 9lb out of the handicap, however.

TFRHHIII BHA77

15 LAW OF AVERAGE (GB) (21) 5001-21 D 3 8-2 (14)

Br B c Pearl Secret - High Class Girl (Royal Applause)

Joey Haynes J O Chelsea Banham Pre Training Ltd

B K. A. Bartlett & J. M. Beever

Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 4-y-o who posted a career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Faces a tall ordr from 20lb out of the handicap, though. TFRHHIII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2023: NAVELLO 4 8 7 Andrea Atzeni 25-1 (George Boughey) 20 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Visor Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 9, 11.

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Clarendon House (GB), 15-2 Silky Wilkie (IRE), 8-1 Looking For Lynda (IRE), 9-1 Democracy Dilemma (IRE), 11-1 Dream Composer (FR), 12-1 One Night Stand (GB), Live In The Moment (IRE), 14-1 Night On Earth (IRE), 16-1 Chipstead (GB), 20-1 Alligator Alley (GB), Lethal Nymph (GB), 22-1 The Bell Conductor (IRE), 25-1 Lord Riddiford (IRE), 40-1 Antiphon (IRE), 50-1 Law of Average (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

CLARENDON HOUSE arrives at the top of his game and his strong-travelling style is suited to this speedy track so he is taken to build on last year’s third here. The handily-weighted Silky Wilkie was runner-up in this 12 months ago and could emerge as the main danger, although a host of others can also have a say in a typically competitive Dash, notably Looking For Lynda, The Bell Conductor, Dream Composer and Live In The Moment

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CLARENDON HOUSE 2.SILKY WILKIE (IRE) 3.LOOKING FOR LYNDA (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.05

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

THE

PJ

NICHOLLS KGM - KOREA GENUINELY MADE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund

£7300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2948, 2nd £1474, 3rd £737, 4th £369, 5th £184. (Penalty Value £3855.13) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Fergal O’Brien (40 wins from 185 runners, 22%) runs EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Christian Williams (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs CAPTAIN’S PICK, FADED FANTASY & SIDE STEPPER LONGEST TRAVELLER: DENABLE trained by A Carson, Newmarket, 132 miles.

SOIR DE GALA can take the next step up the ladder for the Paul Nicholls team. Bangor runner-up Thankyourluckystar and Jeremy Scott’s Borderline can fight it out for minor honours

1 THANKYOURLUCKYSTAR (GB) (42) 13/P422- 8 12-0

B g Dunaden (FR) - Cloudy Spirit

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Mrs Norma Harris Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mrs Norma Harris Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Well treated and heading back in the right direction recently, runner-up at Bangor 6 weeks ago. Should be involved once again. TFRHHHHI BHA104

2 BORODALE (IRE) (39) 5B5015-

6 11-13

Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Portryan Native (IRE) Sean Bowen

Crowd Racing Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Miss Marie Murphy Motaclan

TIMEFORM VIEW Fortunate to open his account over hurdles at Chepstow in January, 6 lengths second when left in front last and just holding on Well-held fifth switched to fences at Southwell since and wastes no time reverting to hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA103

3 EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN (IRE) (101) B0/5430- 6 11-13

B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Ravish

Liam Harrison

KHDRP6 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEW Still a maiden and only ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (2m, heavy) when last seen in February. Tongue strap goes back on TFRHHHII BHA103

4 SOIR DE GALA (FR) (25) 00213-1 D

5 11-13

B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Solvalla (FR) Harry Cobden

Mr John P. McManus Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Guy Cherel Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive Had a bit in hand when stepped up to 2 1/2m at Fakenham last time and a 7lb higher mark doesn’t look enough to stop him with further improvement likely. TFRHHHHH BHA103

5 SHUIL CEOIL (IRE) (17) 124P2-4 6 11-13

Ch g Mount Nelson - Shuil Bob (IRE)

Br Paddy Kennedy

NON-RUNNER

Mr R Flower Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEW Confirmed earlier promise when winning 15-runner handicap at Exeter (21f, heavy) in December Runner-up twice since, including at Chepstow in April. Creditable fourth of 15 at Ffos Las latest. One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA103

5SHUIL ) ) when latest BHA

6 HELIOS ALLEN (FR) (485) P/056PP/- 7 11-9

B g Coastal Path - Silane (FR) Harry Bannister

Mrs Phillippa Taylor Phillippa Taylor, Fringford

Br Mr Bruno Vagne

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser for Jane Williams. Off 16 months ahead of this first run for a new trainer. Can only watch. TFRHHIII BHA99

7 CAPTAIN’S PICK (IRE) (51) 5/25P40- 6 11-9

B g Ocovango - Knockieran (IRE) Jack Tudor

Deva Racing CP Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br William Larkin Deva Racing Group, NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a bumper in Ireland last summer but hasn’t achieved a great deal in a bumper and 3 starts over hurdles in Britain. Hopes rest on switch to handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA99

8

DENABLE (GB) (58) 2403/25- C

B g Champs Elysees - Surprise (IRE)

Mr Chris Butler

8 11-8

Brendan Powell

Anthony Carson, Newmarket

Br Clive Dennett Cjb Commissioning Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles in summer 2022 Also second at Kempton last May. Well held on AW Flat in April ahead of this return to hurdles TFRHHIII BHA98

9 BORDERLINE

(IRE) (198) 5/60450-

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Seana Ghael (IRE)

Mr R. M. E. Wright

6 11-5

Lorcan Williams

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Malachy Travers Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form over hurdles for Martin Keighley Sports a tongue-tie on this first outing for a new yard after 6 months off. Check the betting. TFRHHHII BHA95

10 FADED FANTASY (IRE)

(17) 53426-0 D

B g Make Believe - Miss Dela (IRE)

Sue Howell

5 11-4

Nick Scholfield

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Stonepark Farms Ltd NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in a 20.5f Southwell maiden last June but hasn’t been able to match that form since TFRHHIII BHA94

11 RAINDANCE QUEEN (IRE) (20) 3//

B m Getaway (GER) - Fair Funny (IRE)

Debestracing

Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

0P00-P

7 10-2

James Best

William de Best-Turner, Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed both starts between the flags early in 2022 but has shown little in over hurdles, including a handicap TFRHIIII BHA78

12 SIDE STEPPER (IRE) (237) 6600-

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

Ms S. Howell and Partner 1

5 10-2

James Turner (7)

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Haras Don Alberto NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/maiden hurdles in autumn 2023. More realistic chance now handicapping after a break but would need to see market support to consider TFRHHIII BHA68

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 10. Stewards Note:

BORODALE: Following its run on 23/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

CAPTAIN’S PICK: Following its run on 11/4/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Soir de Gala (FR), 6-1 Thankyourluckystar (GB), Borodale (IRE), 8-1 Faded Fantasy (IRE), 10-1 Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE), 14-1 Captain’s Pick (IRE), 16-1 Denable (GB), Borderline (IRE), 20-1 Side Stepper (IRE), 25-1 Helios Allen (FR), 50-1 Raindance Queen (IRE)

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 5 minutes after that announcement.

RECORD TIMES

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2m4f (Hurdle) Doubly Clever (IRE) (3yo+)

2m4f (Chase) Rene’s Girl (IRE) (4yo+)

2m7f (Hurdle) Rolling Maul (IRE) (4yo+)

2m7f (Chase) Go Another One (IRE) (4yo+) 01Sep19

RACE

EPSOM DOWNS 4.30

THE BETFRED DERBY (Class 1)(Group 1)

for three yrs old colts and fillies x Total prize fund £1500000

Owners Prize Money 1st £693354, 2nd £284592, 3rd £142374, 4th £71109, 5th £35632, 6th £17738. (Penalty Value £882407.60)

1 AMBIENTE FRIENDLY (IRE) (21) 13-41 D

Br B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Roxity (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

(6)

Robert Havlin J

O The Gredley Family James Fanshawe, Newmarket T

B Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L. Unex Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW GleneaglescoltwhoburstontotheDerbyscenewhenanemphatic41/2lengthsuccessintheLingfieldDerbyTrial(11.5f,goodtofirm) 3weeksago.CanracekeenlysohowwellhesettlesintheearlystagesundernewriderRobertHavlincouldprovecrucial. TFRHHHII BHA111

2 ANCIENT WISDOM (FR) (16) 11311-2 BF

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Golden Valentine (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE))

9-2 (11)

William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Ecurie des Monceaux et al

Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent4-5inhisjuvenileseason,endinghiscampaignwithGroup1gloryintheFuturityatDoncaster(1m,heavy).NomatchforEconomicsbutranwell enoughtothinkhe’strainedonwhensecondintheDanteatYorkonhisreappearance.Shapesasifhe’llstay11/2m.Anyeaseingroundinfavour TFRHHHII BHA115

3 BELLUM JUSTUM (IRE) (39) 5241-1 C

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Natural Beauty (Oasis Dream)

O King Power Racing Co Ltd

9-2 (12)

Oisin Murphy J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited King Power International Co Ltd, King Power Racing Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Sea The Stars colt who got off the mark at the fourth attempt in 17-runner Newmarket maiden last autumn and followed up in a 1 1/4m course listed race on his reappearance. Likely to stay 1 1/2m. More to come. TFRHHHII BHA104

4 CITY OF TROY (USA) (28) 111-0 BF 9-2 (1)

Br B c Justify (USA) - Together Forever (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Ryan Moore J

O Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt

TIMEFORMVIEW Lookedtopnotchinanunbeaten2-y-ocampaign.Rantoobadlytobetruewhenawell-beatenodds-onfavouriteinthe2000Guineasonreappearance. AugusteRodinbouncedbackfromaflopinthesameracetowinthisforBallydoylelastyearanditwouldbenosurprisewerehetodolikewise. TFRHHHHI BHA124

5 DALLAS STAR (FR) (55) 30313-1

9-2 (7)

Br B c Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Agathe Rare (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) David Egan J

O Amo Racing Limited

Adrian Murray, Ireland T

B E. Dieuaide & Domaine Billard Et Fils Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on his juvenile form for Dominic Ffrench Davis when a 3-length winner of the Ballysax at Leopardstown (11/4m,heavy)onhisreappearanceinApril.Willneedtotakeanotherbigstepforwardtogetheavilyinvolved. TFRHHIII BHA106

6 DANCING GEMINI (IRE) (20) 25115-2

Br B c Camelot - Lady Adelaide (IRE) (Australia)

O Fishdance Ltd

9-2 (15)

Dylan Browne McMonagle J

Roger Teal, Lambourn T

B Fishdance Fishdance Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Listed winner at 2 and confirmed himself a really smart performer when 1/2-length second of 13 to Metropolitan in the French 2000 GuineasonhisLongchampreappearance,arguablyunluckyaftermeetingtrouble.Bredforfurtherbutthisisabigjumpintrip. TFRHHHII BHA113

7 DEIRA MILE (IRE) (40) 3324-1

Br B c Camelot - Fastnet Mist (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

O Green Team Racing

9-2 (14)

Jim Crowley J

Owen Burrows, Lambourn T

B Churchtown House Stud Green Team Racing Stable S

TIMEFORMVIEW Usefulwithoutwinningat2,notablyfourthtoAncientWisdomintheFuturityatDoncaster(1m,heavy).Readilylandedtheodds in11/4mWindsornoviceonhisreturninAprilbutthisasksamuchsternerquestion.Cheekpiecesgoonforthefirsttime. TFRHHIII BHA109

8 EUPHORIC (GB) (20) 1-32

Br B c Frankel - Blue Waltz (Pivotal)

9-2 (9)

Declan McDonogh J

O Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Westerberg,Brant Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Fittocks Stud & Arrow Farm & Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Wonsolestartat2andbetterformindefeatthisyear goingdownbyalengthtostablemateLosAngelesintheDerbyTrial atLeopardstown(11/4m,goodtofirm)3weeksago.Likelycapableofbetteragainnowsteppingupintrip. TFRHHHII BHA103

9 GOD’S WINDOW (GB) (16) 13-145

9-2 (10)

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Perfect Clarity (Nathaniel (IRE)) Kieran Shoemark J

O Cayton Park Stud Limited John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Cayton Park Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Beatenjustunder2lengthsintothirdbyAncientWisdomintheFuturityatDoncaster(1m,heavy)lastautumn.Facilewinner innovicecompanyon1mNottinghamreturnbutcomfortablyheldinDerbytrialsatChesterandYorksince. TFRHHIII BHA107

10 KAMBOO (IRE) (178) 61- 9-2 (3)

Br B c Awtaad (IRE) - Quiritis (Galileo (IRE))

Richard Kingscote J

O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Gce Farm Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Builtondebutpromisewhena3-lengthwinnerofa1mKemptonnoviceinDecember Hadasubsequenteasy winner behind in second but he’s very much pitched in at the deep end on his return to action. TFRHIIII BHA-

11 LOS ANGELES (IRE) (20) 11-1 9-2 (4)

Br B or Br c Camelot - Frequential (Dansili) W. M. Lordan J

O Westerberg/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Lynch Bages Ltd & Longfield Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW FollowedhisTipperarydebutsuccessbywinningtheGroup1CriteriumdeSaint-Cloud(11/4m,soft)inOctober Tookhisrecordto3-3whenprovingalength toostrongforreopposingstablemateEuphoricintheDerbyTrialatLeopardstown(11/4m,goodtofirm)onreappearance.11/2mwillsuit Bigplayer TFRHHHHH BHA111

12 MACDUFF (GB) (36)

124-2

9-2 (8)

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Present Tense (Bated Breath) Rossa Ryan J

O Juddmonte Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEW Progressiveform,finishingfourthinGroup2RoyalLodgeatNewmarketfinal2-y-ostart.Returnedwithapromising31/4lengthssecondtoArabian CrowninSandownClassicTrial(11/4m,goodtosoft)36daysago,concedingfirstrun.Definitelymoretocomeandmakestheshortlist TFRHHHHI BHA107

13 MR HAMPSTEAD (USA) (22) 2-43

9-2 (5)

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Daddys Lil Darling (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA)) Sean Levey J

O Amo Racing Limited Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T

B Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form when placed on all 3 starts for Roger Varian but big outsider pitched in at Group 1 level on his first outing for new trainer Dominic Ffrench Davis. TFRHIIII BHA86

14 SAYEDATY SADATY (IRE) (29) 0U13-22 9-2 (2)

Br B c Anodin (IRE) - Bell Su River (Galileo (IRE)) Tom Marquand J

O Ahmad Al Shaikh

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Mr Thomas Lines Green Team Racing Stable S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful colt Good runner-up efforts at listed races at Newcastle (1m) and Newmarket (1 1/4m) this spring. Plenty of improvementneededbut11/2mcouldsuitandhisstablehashadbig-pricedrunnersgowellinthisbefore. TFRHHHII BHA102

15 TABLETALK (IRE) (23) 3-1 9-2 (13)

Br B c Camelot - Dillydallydo (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) James Doyle J

O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Tom Clover, Newmarket T

B Cottage Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW Supplemented for this after a 1 1/4m Chelmsford maiden win last month but a huge jolt of improvement will be needed to figure prominently in this company TFRHIIII BHA-

16 VOYAGE (GB) (43) 1

9-2 (16)

Br B c Golden Horn - Too In Love (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Pat Dobbs J

O Mrs J. Wood Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Effevi Srl & Razza Del Velino Aten Therapeutics S

TIMEFORM VIEW Golden Horn colt who looked a good prospect when making a winning debut in a 1 1/4m Newbury novice (good to soft) 6 weeks ago. This is a big ask on only his second start but he does look sure to go on to better things. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2023: AUGUSTE RODIN (IRE) 3 9 2 Ryan Moore 9-2 (Aidan O’Brien) 14 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7.

Stewards Note:

CITY OF TROY: Following its run on 4/5/2024 it was reported that the horse became tired on his first run.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 City of Troy (USA), 4-1 Los Angeles (IRE), 15-2 Ancient Wisdom (FR), 8-1 Ambiente Friendly (IRE), 12-1 Dancing Gemini (IRE), Macduff (GB), 25-1 Bellum Justum (IRE), 28-1 Dallas Star (FR), Voyage (GB), 33-1 Deira Mile (IRE), Euphoric (GB), 50-1 God’s Window (GB), 100-1 Sayedaty Sadaty (IRE), 150-1 Kamboo (IRE), Tabletalk (IRE), 300-1 Mr Hampstead (USA)

PLAY SMARTER

Aidan O’Brien might hold the key to this race yet again. While LOS ANGELES was no striking winner of the Leopardstown Derby Trial on his fast-ground reappearance he was nicely on top at the line and looks sure to benefit from the step up to 1 1/2m. He won’t be inconvenienced should there be any ease in the going having won a Group 1 on soft at 2 and looks a solid alternative to stablemate City of Troy, who looked outstanding at 2 but bombed out in the 2000 Guineas. Macduff is next on the list

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LOS

2.CITY

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.40 - THE MANBY NOT MANDY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3907 to the winning horse The second to receive £1798, the third £899, the fourth £449 and the fifth £224. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 27th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 30th. Penalties, after May 25th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. FBC Manby Bowdler will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 22 entries at £37. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2989; Second £1494; Third £747; Fourth £374; Fifth £186. (Penalty Value £3907.94) Weights raised 4lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.10 - THE LAW DONE DIFFERENTLY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3907 to the winning horse The second to receive £1798, the third £899, the fourth £449 and the fifth £224. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 27th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 30th. Penalties, after May 25th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. FBC Manby Bowdler will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 30 entries at £37. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2989; Second £1494; Third £747; Fourth £374; Fifth £186. (Penalty Value £3907.94) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.45 - THE #BEPARTOFIT OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, May 27th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. FBC Manby Bowdler will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 20 entries at £24.

- Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08) 9 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.20 - THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5010 to the winning horse The second to receive £2308, the third £1153 and the fourth £577. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, May 27th and pay £46 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. FBC MANBY BOWDLER will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 27th September, 2024. 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. 35 entries at £46. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3839; Second £1920; Third £960; Fourth £480. (Penalty Value £5010.32) 7 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.55 - THE GIVE US A CHEER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £46 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. May 30th. Penalties, after May 25th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. FBC Manby Bowdler will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 27 entries, 1 at £46 and 26 at £46. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.30 - THE LAW WITHOUT THE HORSING AROUND MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(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 fillies and mares only, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £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. May 30th. Penalties, after May 25th, 2024, 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. 18 entries, 2 at £46 and 16 at £46. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.05 - THE PJ NICHOLLS KGM - KOREA

GENUINELY MADE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3855 to the winning horse The second to receive £1773, the third £886, the fourth £443 and the fifth £221. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, May 27th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 30th. Penalties, after May 25th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 48 entries at £30. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2948; Second £1474; Third £737; Fourth £369; Fifth £184. (Penalty Value £3855.13) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

FIXTURE LIST 2024

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