Worcester Racecard - Thursday 13th June

EVENING RACING THU 13 JUN

Partnership

Welcome to Worcester Racecourse for a thrilling evening of jump racing!

For our first evening fixture of 2024, we welcome Jennings Bet who are our headline sponsors for tonight.

Last Saturday was our opening fixture and biggest of the season. After 7 months of being out of action and completing a brand new weighing room development; we are proud of all our team who delivered a hugely successful Ladies Day. The day did not come without challenges, but we would like to thank you all who joined us and had a fantastic day and danced the evening away to Planet ABBA and DJ Spencer Lowe. Do check out our social media platforms to experience the event, and to keep an eye out on the early bird ticket sales.

On the track we have a total of 70 horses declared, across 7 races. As a team we would like to wish each and everyone today, the very best of luck and hope you have a very enjoyable evening with us.

With our new configuration of the parade ring, do ensure to take a walk down towards new weighing room and experience the new expansive area. Find a table, grab a drink, and soak up the atmosphere.

We have a full house of sponsors today; Jennings Bet, SEP Rail, FBC Mamby Bowdler, and the Napton Golf Society are all supporting Worcester Racecourse of which we are very grateful for SEP Rail have joined us for a full day today of which we hope it has been a great success and we can welcome you back here once again soon. Within this racecard provides you with more information on what they do.

Now that our Season is fully up and running, we are looking ahead to our next upcoming fixtures and events. Follow us on our social media platforms for an update on what is going on, but we really cannot wait for our brand new theme Country Racenight later in July, the Balloon Festival in a couple of weeks, as well as Family Fun Day in September Both fixtures are not to be missed, but there will certainly more exiting race days ahead. Watch this space!

Thank you all for supporting Worcester Racecourse and have a great evening with us and good luck!

We hope to see you again for our next race day on Wednesday 19th June for a great afternoon of racing.

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.

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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.

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THURSDAY 13TH JUNE (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING) The Worcester Racecourse Executive would like to

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

CHIEF STEWARD GUY UPTON

STEWARDS’ PANELS CHAIR ROGER BELLAMY

DANIEL ANDREWS, THOMAS EVETTS, LOUISE NEALE

STARTERS

WILLIAM JORDAN

CIARAN McKEE

JUDGE

MICHAEL ROBERTS

CLERK OF THE SCALES

ROBERT CUTHBERT

VETERINARY OFFICER

KATE MAXWELL

VETERINARY SURGEONS

MARK GEORGETTI

HELEN MANCEY

ANNE GIBBS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr PHILIP PRITCHARD

Dr LAURA DAVIES

Dr IAN ROBERTS

NURSE

SARAH GODFREY

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

MICHAEL TURNER

STEVE FOX

STUART SHILSTON

COMMENTATOR

IAN BARTLETT

BETTING RING MANAGER

KEVIN EVANS

GENERAL MANAGER

MICHAEL THOMAS

CLERK OF THE COURSE

LIBBY O’FLAHERTY

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

ANDY FORD

DESIGNATED

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MICHAEL THOMAS

RACECOURSE

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NIGEL KIRBY nigelkirbyphotography.com

No.ofdays sincelastran colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

form guide previous performances

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Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

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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.

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FIRST RACE 5.50

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE JENNINGSBET IN BROMYARD NOVICES’ HANDICAP

Total prize fund

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (40 wins from 186 runners, 22%) runs DREAMING DIAMOND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Keighley (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs BLAZING COURT LONGEST TRAVELLER: NOAH’S LIGHT trained by R Ford, Blandford Forum, 120 miles.

It could be worth taking a chance on BLAZING COURT, who has yet to win a race but is certainly built for chasing and tackles fences for the first time here. What A Steal and Camino Rocio occupied the first two positions in a C&D handicap recently and are just a couple of potential threats.

1 JAC JUMPER (FR) (18) 35/PP6-P

B g Night Wish (GER) - Andria (FR)

Knowle Racing Stables Limited

Br Mrs Laurence Grandchamp Des Raux et al

5 12-0

Chris Ward (3)

Deborah Cole, Solihull

Lewisham Developments Limited TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful form over hurdles and fences in France but hasn’t offered much in 4 starts for his current yard Hopes pinned on return to the larger obstacles. TFRHHIII BHA95

2 CALVIC (IRE) (23) 55316-2 D 8 11-13

Br g Califet (FR) - Zihuatanejo Breeze (IRE)

The Calvic Partnership

Charlie Hammond

Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Bill Hayes & Declan Doyle Silcock Dawson & Partners, Science Supplements

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at second attempt for new yard when taking 8-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon in March. Sound second back there 3 weeks ago and one to consider with cheekpieces on for the first time TFRHHHII BHA94

3 BLAZING COURT (IRE) (51) P/5253P- 6 11-12

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Bright Blaze (IRE)

Maughan, Parry, James & Thackray

James Best

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br J H. Kidd FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced his best effort when 1/2-length second of 11 to Sir Canford in novice handicap at Uttoxeter last summer Ran below-par when pulled up on his return in April but he’s a chaser on looks so fences could be the making of him. TFRHHHHH BHA93

4 WHAT A STEAL (IRE) (12) 3P/6P-61 CD

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

D O’Donohoe, S Delchar, P Jack, S Nelson

7 11-11

Sean Bowen

Tom George, Slad

Br John O’Dwyer HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Record rather mixed over hurdles but he left his chase debut run well behind when landing 14-runner C&D handicap 12 days ago, seeing off Camino Rocio by 4 lengths. Back up 7lb but he has to be of interest TFRHHHHI BHA92

5 CAMINO ROCIO (IRE) (12) 5600-52

6 11-5

B g Milan - Miss Overdrive Brendan Powell

Affiliate Racing Camino Rocio Syndicate Henrietta C Knight, Wantage

Br Michael Tobin Frank Inns

TIMEFORM VIEW Milan gelding who looked right at home over fences when runner-up to What A Steal on chase debut over C&D 12 days ago. Nudged up 2lb but he’s not yet exposed. TFRHHHHI BHA86

6 DREAMING DIAMOND (IRE) (17) 0/34P-P3 C 7 11-3

B m Shirocco (GER) - Run And Dream (IRE)

Jonathan Burke

Mr D. Shorey Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr P. Higgins

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner earlier in her career. Pulled up both starts in hunters for Paul King but rejoined previous yard and having attracted support, she showed more when third over hurdles at Huntingdon 17 days ago. One to consider back over the larger obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA84

7 BARI BREEZE (IRE) (248) 0P/24P5- 9 11-2

B g Shirocco (GER) - Byerley Sophie (IRE) Harry Cobden

M. F. Harris Harriet Dickin, Midford

Br Byerley Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner with a mixed record over hurdles and has shown little over fences so far. Dropped a long way in the weights ahead of this first run for 8 months/now under the care of Harriet Dickin. TFRHHHII BHA83

1-2-3: 1.BLAZING COURT (IRE) 2.WHAT A STEAL (IRE) 3.CAMINO ROCIO (IRE)

8

SUNSHINE GIRL (IRE) (17) 30P00-5

Ch m Conduit (IRE) - Miss Sarenne (FR)

Berkeley Carter Racing Club

Br Hugh Suffern Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW

7 10-7

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Max Young, Sneads Green

Berkeley Carter Ltd

Showed improved form when scoring at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) last summer on her final start for Stuart Crawford Mixed bag in 5 starts for Gary Hanmer, though, and made little impression both starts for this yard, latterly on chase debut. TFRHHIII BHA74

9 NOAH’S LIGHT (IRE) (37) 40P30-2 D

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

7 10-6

Lewis Stones (3)

Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum

Br Brian Kiely Sturminster Newton Building Supplies

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner in Ireland for Declan Queally Tumbled in the weights for this yard and finally made some impact when second of 6 at Fakenham last month. TFRHHHII BHA73

10 BEANNAIGH DO (IRE) (20) 05P5P-4

B g Camelot - Thunder In Myheart (IRE)

7 10-3

Ben Jones Oaktree Racing Club

Br Highfield Stud Ltd

Sheila Lewis, Brecon

TIMEFORMVIEWOffered more when second on Ffos Las chase debut last spring but has not built on that, adding to a patchy record when pulled up at Ludlow in February and didn’t show much more at Hereford 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip TFRHHIII BHA70

11 CALL ME SAINTE (FR)

(58) 064PP5- 7 10-2

B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Call Me Blue (FR)

David Noonan Hawke, Simms, Capps

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br E.U.R.L. Ecurie Audoy Christian et al Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form in a bumper/over hurdles but did show something from a long way out of the weights sent chasing at Ffos Las.

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

TFRHHHII BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 7, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 7, 9.

Stewards Note:

BLAZING COURT: Following its run on 23/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

SUNSHINE GIRL: Following its run on 27/5/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

CALL ME SAINTE: Following its run on 16/4/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Calvic (IRE), 11-2 What A Steal (IRE), 13-2 Camino Rocio (IRE), Noah’s Light (IRE), 7-1 Dreaming Diamond (IRE), 10-1 Blazing Court (IRE), 12-1 Bari Breeze (IRE), 16-1 Call Me Sainte (FR), 25-1 Jac Jumper (FR), 33-1 Beannaigh Do (IRE), 66-1 Sunshine Girl (IRE)

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Management accepts no liability whatsoever for bodily injury or loss or damage to property, no matter how caused.

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.

UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING

It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business.

Betting with Bookmakers other than those operating from an authorised pitch is strictly prohibited.

Offenders will be escorted from the Racecourse and render themselves liable to prosecution.

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SECOND RACE 6.20

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

THE SEP RAIL SAFETY DAY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund

£11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591. (Penalty Value £6178.77)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (13 wins from 47 runners, 28%) runs MATTERHORN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs BOOMBAWN LONGEST TRAVELLER: SOMESPRING SPECIAL trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 116 miles.

A case can be made for all 4 runners, but preference is for BOOMBAWN, who made a winning start over fences at Warwick then shaped perfectly well pitched into a strongly-run race against much more established chasers when third at Cartmel last month. Both Matterhorn and Parc d’Amour made a winning chasing debut last month, and they can chase home Dan Skelton’s charge in that order 1-2-3:

colours no horse age st lb

1 BOOMBAWN (IRE) (17) 0/110-13 D BF

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Well Clad (IRE)

Bullen-Smith & Faulks

7 11-10

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr Rory O’Toole Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful hurdler who made the perfect start over fences when scoring with plenty left in the tank at Warwick last month. Couldn’t immediately add to his chasing debut success but still shaped perfectly well when third in a handicap at Cartmel (17.3f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Plenty to like. TFRHHHHH BHA135

2 MATTERHORN (FR) (32) 2/120P-1 D

B g Martaline - Sacarine (FR)

6 11-3

Harry Cobden

Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mme Henri Devin Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWDefied a penalty in fine style following his third breathing operation and a 7-month break at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) in Novemberand made a successful chasing debut at Ludlow (16f, good to firm) last month, outclassing his sole inferior rival. Can win more races over fences. TFRHHHHI BHA128

3 PARC D’AMOUR (IRE) (22) 33212-1 D 7 11-1

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mal d’Amour (IRE)

The Strollers

Br Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd

Gavin Sheehan

Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who gained a deserved success over hurdles in 12-runner Huntingdon handicap in November Also made a cosy winning start over fences despite looking in need of the experience in the jumping department at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) recently and is capable of better again TFRHHHII BHA126

4 SOMESPRING SPECIAL (IRE) (26) 1PP11-5 D BF 6 10-7

B m Westerner - Natural Spring Ben Godfrey Yeo Racing Partnership Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br The Natural Spring Partnership geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinninghurdler.Pulledupontestingwintergroundinherfirst2chasesbutadifferentpropositionbackonasoundersurfacethisspring,winning handicaps at Plumpton and Cheltenham in quick succession in April. Better than result at Bangor 4 weeks ago, so she can bounce back. TFRHHIII BHA118

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Matterhorn (FR), 5-2 Parc d’Amour (IRE), 11-4 Boombawn (IRE), 7-1 Somespring Special (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 6.50

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

THE JENNINGSBET IN PELSALL HANDICAP STEEPLE

CHASE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (40 wins from 186 runners, 22%) runs AJP KINGDOM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs HITCHING JACKING

WEIGHTWATCHER: MORNING SPIRIT won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 7lb to 120. LONGEST TRAVELLER: SCRUM DIDDLY trained by H Derham, Newbury, 112 miles.

A few with chances but SCRUM DIDDLY is taken to build on his breakthrough chasing victory at Southwell off just a 2lb higher mark. Ludlow runner-up Percussion is on a lengthy losing sequence but still feared most, while both Jessie Lightfoot and Dublin Four need factoring into this open contest

LIGHTFOOT (IRE)

1 PARTY BUSINESS (IRE) (2) 0/4U5-5P

8 12-0

B g Shantou (USA) - Marias Dream (IRE) Charlie Todd

Eventmasters Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br R. Cody Eventmasters Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler but this thorough stayer was pulled up in handicap chase (13/2) at Southwell (20.4f, good) on his debut over fences 2 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA130

2 DUBLIN FOUR (IRE) (38) 2035F/-0

10 11-10

Ch g Arakan (USA) - Eluna Kielan Woods

DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Br Peter and Patsy Stone

The Good Racing Company Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWLargely ran with credit over fences for Fergal O’Brien but off 13 months before only seventh back hurdling at Kempton on his yard debut last month. Handily weighted if back on song reverted to this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA126

3 PERCUSSION (GB) (50) 235P42-

B g Malinas (GER) - Tambourine Ridge (IRE)

9 11-7

Adam Wedge

Mr E. R. Hanbury L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br E R. Hanbury

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now twelve runs since his last win in 2022 but he recorded a creditable second of 5 in hunter chase at Ludlow (23.8f, good) 50 days ago. In the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA123

4 TIGER ORCHID (IRE) (142) 312335- CD

B g Mores Wells - Akarita (IRE)

Foxtrot Racing Tiger Orchid

Br Ian Hannon

9 11-7

Charlie Hammond

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner last summer who posted a respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Leicester (22.7f, heavy) 142 days ago. Not ruled out after a break TFRHHHII BHA123

5 HITCHING JACKING (FR) (26) 5/5335-6

B g Honolulu (IRE) - Omirande (FR)

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Hitching Ja

7 11-6

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr Eric Chapel Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner of novice hurdles in 2022/23 but yet to score over fences and only sixth at Uttoxeter last time Needs to take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA122

6 AMRONS SAGE (IRE) (27) 413/25-P

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Vincenta (IRE)

Mr G. B. Barlow

7 11-6

Nico de Boinville

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Morgan Kavanagh Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful winner at 21f over hurdles but he has twice failed to build on a promising chasing start, pulled up in handicap chase at Aintree (19.9f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA122

7 SCRUM DIDDLY (IRE) (22) 12623-1 6 11-6

B g Malinas (GER) - Diamond Gesture (IRE) Paul O’Brien

Winterfields Farm Ltd & M Burton

Harry Derham, Newbury

Br M. Fahy OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive over hurdles for Oliver Sherwood and he got off the mark in this sphere in 4-runner handicap chase at Southwell (25.8f, heavy) 22 days ago. Player despite a 2lb rise TFRHHHHH BHA122

8

MORNING SPIRIT (IRE) (37)

B g Milan - Morning Legend (IRE)

5/4P44-2

9 11-4

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

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

Br Mr Michael Dillon Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track when second of 6 in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, good) 37 days ago. Needs to back it up now despite a 2lb rise TFRHHHII BHA120

9 AJP KINGDOM (IRE)

B g Mahler - Mattys Joy (IRE)

(31) 112PP-P CD

7 11-1

Connor Brace

The FOB Racing Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br John Palmer Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a trio of uncompetitive hurdles early last summer but pulled up on his last three outings, including on his chasing bow at Herford 31 days ago. Hard to warm to TFRHHIII BHA117

10 ONE MORE FLEURIE (IRE) (33)

52P/P2-5

B g Mustameet (USA) - Auburn Cherry (IRE)

10 10-11

Sean Bowen

Mr K. McKenna Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br F. and L. Daly Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second over fences at Doncaster in December but he came in a well-held fifth back hurdling at Warwick 33 days ago. Reverts to fences with more required. TFRHHIII BHA113

11 JESSIE LIGHTFOOT (IRE) (14) 431-313

B m Yeats (IRE) - Needle Doll (IRE)

Catch Twenty Two

Br Sean Keane

10 10-2

David Noonan

Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

TIMEFORMVIEWRevitalised by a return to Henry Oliver, scoring over fences at Taunton and Southwell before a solid third of 11 back hurdling at Warwick last time Needs considering despite being 2lb out of the handicap. TFRHHHII BHA102

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8.

Stewards Note:

AMRONS SAGE: Following its run on 17/5/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Scrum Diddly (IRE), 7-1 Morning Spirit (IRE), 17-2 Jessie Lightfoot (IRE), 9-1 Percussion (GB), 10-1 Party Business (IRE), Hitching Jacking (FR), 11-1 Amrons Sage (IRE), 12-1 Ajp Kingdom (IRE), 16-1 Dublin Four (IRE), 18-1 One More Fleurie (IRE), 25-1 Tiger Orchid (IRE)

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2m (Hurdle) Moonday Sun (USA) (3yo+) 30Aug16

2m½f (Chase) Mercian King (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17 3m 50.90s

2m4f (Hurdle) Doubly Clever (IRE) (3yo+) 01Sep19 4m 37.90s

2m4f (Chase) Rene’s Girl (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17 4m 39.90s

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2m7f (Chase) Go Another One (IRE) (4yo+) 01Sep19 5m 21.40s

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FOURTH RACE 7.25

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (40 wins from 186 runners, 22%) runs PEKING ROSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs BRIEF TIMES

WEIGHTWATCHER: PEKING ROSE won off a handicap mark of 131, his rating is now down 5lb to 126. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: NORTON HILL trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 116 miles. COLTOR trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 116 miles.

A chance is taken on BUCKO’S BOY, who proved better than ever last season and could get firmly back on track following a break Mr Yeats returned from a 7-month absence with a creditable effort at Cartmel last month, while Judicial Law is sure to pose a big threat if returning to anywhere near his best 1-2-3:

1.BUCKO’S BOY 2.MR YEATS (IRE) 3.JUDICIAL LAW (IRE)

1 COLTOR (IRE) (270) 5/P01/2P/- 7 12-0

B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Reclamation (IRE)

Jack Tudor ValueRacingClub.co.uk

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Margaret Sinanan & Irish National Stud W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler who was pulled up at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival on final outing in this sphere Mixed bag back on the Flat later that year and now returns to hurdles for a new stable after 9 months off. Has had a breathing operation since last seen. TFRHHHII BHA137

2 FLIGHT DECK

(IRE) (33) 0/3300-0

B g Getaway (GER) - Rate of Knots (IRE)

The Steve, Joe and Steve Syndicate

10 11-13

Chris Ward (3)

Deborah Cole, Solihull

Br Mrs Noreen McManus Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSmart on his day for Jonjo O’Neill and he took his form up a notch for his current yard when an excellent third in Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury Not in same form all 3 starts since however, running below-par at Haydock last month. TFRHHHII BHA136

3 BRIEF TIMES (IRE) (229) P0113P-

B g Doyen (IRE) - Dali’s Theatre

8 11-7

Harry Cobden

Ms S. Exell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Ms T Hassett

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap chaser who won back-to-back handicaps last summer Ran below-par at Cheltenham on final outing and now reverts to hurdles after 7 months off. TFRHHHII BHA130

4 JUDICIAL LAW (IRE) (12) 2050-04 CD

7 11-4

B g Fame And Glory - Miss Overdrive Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Michael Tobin Ashford Stud of 5095, Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who is operating below his best at present, bad mistake early on penultimate start and outpaced around sharp track on latest. Big chance if returning to something like his best TFRHHHHI BHA127

5 PEKING ROSE (GB) (26) 6P/100-4

9 11-3

Br g Passing Glance - Miniature Rose Jonathan Burke Coln Valley Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Coln Valley Stud Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEW One win from 3 runs last season and not disgraced when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time TFRHHHII BHA126

6 BUCKO’S BOY (GB) (230) 0/31120-

9 11-0

B g Midnight Legend - Buxom (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

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

Br A. J. & Mrs J. Ward Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverfollowingabreathingoperationwhenlandinghandicapsatBangorandStratfordinAugustpriortoanexcellentsecond at Kelso. Found his run of good form coming to a halt at Cheltenham on final outing but could bounce back after a break TFRHHHHH BHA123

7 LALLYGAG (GER) (33) 06P50-3

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Laviola (GER)

7 11-0

Miss Olive Nicholls (7)

Mr D. G. Staddon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Stall 5-Stars Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Stopped the slide in a first-time tongue strap when third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, good) 33 days ago, though he again failed to see his race out with much conviction. TFRHHHII BHA123

8 NORTON HILL (IRE) (28) F2/114-3 BF

B g Fame And Glory - Charming Leader (IRE)

Mr & Mrs J. J. Barber & Mr A. Norman

8 10-10

Sam Twiston-Davies

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br The Charming Lads Syndicate Peckmoor Farm Lodges

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner for Jack Barber who has been steadily progressive over hurdles for Anthony Honeyball, winning pair of 25.5f handicaps at Hereford at the end of 2023. However, was let down by his jumping at Fontwell last time Visor on for 1st time TFRHHHII BHA119

9 MR YEATS (IRE) (17) 22263-6

B g Yeats (IRE) - Va’vite (IRE)

Emdells Limited

Br Mrs D. Dewbery & Mrs B. Woodcock

7 10-4

Bradley Harris (3)

Harriet Dickin, Midford

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler who wasn’t disgraced when sixth of 12 in stronger handicap hurdle (28/1) at Cartmel (25.4f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Respected eased 1lb. TFRHHHHI BHA113

10 SPORTY JIM (IRE) (18) 5P23-PP

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Ma Belle Amie

Mr Mike McCormick

Br Mr K. D. Cotter

7 10-3

Philip Armson (3)

Rob Summers, Solihull

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 7-y-o who has been pulled up both starts for present yard TFRHHIII BHA112

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Visor worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 10.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note:

BRIEF TIMES: Following its run on 28/10/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

BUCKO’S BOY: Following its run on 27/10/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its left hind shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Norton Hill (IRE), 5-1 Lallygag (GER), 7-1 Bucko’s Boy (GB), 17-2 Coltor (IRE), Judicial Law (IRE), 9-1 Mr Yeats (IRE), 10-1 Brief Times (IRE), Peking Rose (GB), 18-1 Flight Deck (IRE), 50-1 Sporty Jim (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 7.55

THE JENNINGSBET IN WEDNESBURY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE

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

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) 21 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Mulholland (28 wins from 180 runners, 16%) runs JACOBS ACRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs GALWAY REEL

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LADY SHOWTIME trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 117 miles.

REACH FOR THE MOON was talented on the Flat and had excuses when only fourth on hurdling debut at Sedgefield so, 4 months on, he’s worth a chance to open his account in this sphere at the possible expense of Vocito, who sets the standard. Jacobs Acre is another to note.

1 DARK SOLDIER (IRE) (46) 4/6F2P-6

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Pippa (IRE)

5 11-4

Sean Houlihan

Oaktree Racing Club Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Oliver Loughlin

TIMEFORM VIEW €60,000 3-y-o, £2,000 5-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding Dam, lightly raced in points, half-sister to fairly useful 2 1/2m hurdle winner Lisheen Prince. Maiden Irish pointer, sixth last time (Apr 28). TFRHHIII BHA-

2 EBONY WARRIOR (IRE) (160) 05-

Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Three Wood (IRE)

6 11-4

Kielan Woods

DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Br Kk Agri Ltd The Good Racing Company Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown enough in bumpers to make him of serious interest on hurdling debut TFRHHIII BHA-

3 GALWAY REEL (IRE) (14) 02-45

B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Moraine

5 11-4

Charlie Todd

Not One But Two Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to numerous winners and showed more than on debut when second in bumper at Fakenham Only modest form so far over hurdles, looking more of a handicap project. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 GROUNDBREAKER (GER) (285)

4GROUNDBREAKER

B g Oasis Dream - Guajara (GER)

ValueRacingClub.co.uk

5 11-4

David Pipe, Wellington

NON-RUNNER

Br Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWBrother to fair hurdler Jaramillo (2 1/2m winner) Useful on Flat, stays 11.5f, ran poorly last 2 starts in 2023. Sold from Andrew Balding 20,000 gns in September Interesting newcomer to hurdling TFRHHHHI BHA-

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5 JACOBS ACRE (IRE) (78) 4/053-

B g Jet Away - Bethpage Black (IRE)

6 11-4

Sam Twiston-Davies

Ms S. Exell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Seamus Larkin

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form in bumpers and showed some aptitude when third in a novice at Wincanton 78 days ago. More required if he’s to get seriously involved TFRHHHII BHA-

6 REACH FOR THE MOON (GB) (127) 4- 5 11-4

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Golden Stream (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

HM The Queen&The Late Sir Chips Keswick

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Queen Elizabeth II Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWSmart but lightly raced on Flat (only just stays 1 1/4m) for John & Thady Gosden, well held both starts in 2023 Reportedly returned lame when fourth on hurdles debut in February. Given time to recover and he has to be capable of better TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 ROCKY’S GLORY (GB) (52) 00/00- 6 11-4

B g Marcel (IRE) - Three Quid (IRE)

D. J. Jeffreys

Br Killashee House Limited

Tom Bellamy

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

Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t shown enough in a bumper/novice hurdle in Ireland to make him of interest yet for his new yard TFRHIIII BHA-

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8

SELECTIVELISTENING (IRE) (26) 5P-0P

B g Westerner - Selective Hearing (IRE)

Mr T. Ellis

5 11-4

Mr Jack Andrews (3)

Tom Ellis, Rugby

Br J. F. Mernagh Fresh Air

TIMEFORM VIEW €20,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding Dam (h80), maiden hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m), half-sister to fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Limestone Rock Little show in points (pulled up last time, May 18). TFRHIIII BHA-

9 VOCITO (IRE) (28) 60P25-2 BF

B g Vocalised (USA) - Astralai (IRE)

Sky’s The Limit

6 11-4

Sean Bowen

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br J. S. Bolger Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler. First run since leaving Eoin Doyle when creditable second of 10 in novice hurdle at Perth (16.2f, good to soft, 7/4) 28 days ago. Sets a good standard TFRHHHHI BHA106

10 GHOST PEPPER (IRE) (-)

Gr g Mahler - Niceanspicy (IRE)

4 10-13

Beau Morgan (5)

Mr K Brookes & Mr M Payne D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Mrs Mary Mangan

TIMEFORM VIEW Mahler gelding. Half-brother to a point winner Dam, unraced, closely related to smart chaser (stayed 21f) Fix The Rib and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Frascati Park Likely to need time TFRHHIII BHA-

11 DORSET LADY (IRE)

(6) 00/303-P

B m Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Before The Storm

7 10-11

Richie McLernon

Mr Paul Riley Gary Brown, Swindon

Br Barouche Stud (Ire) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWModest bumper performer in Ireland who made the frame once from 3 starts in maidens on the Flat Yet to fire over hurdles for this yard, however. TFRHIIII BHA-

12 LADY SHOWTIME (GB) (24) 0-6

B m Shirocco (GER) - Pectora (IRE)

Mr N. J. Hawke

5 10-11

David Noonan

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Only hinted at ability on her second outing in bumpers and looks more of a long-term project. TFRHIIII BHA-

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 7, 9, 11. Stewards Note: REACH FOR THE MOON: Following its run on 7/2/2024 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Vocito (IRE), 4-1 Reach For The Moon (GB), 10-1 Jacobs Acre (IRE), 16-1 Galway Reel (IRE), 40-1 Ebony Warrior (IRE), 66-1 Selectivelistening (IRE), Ghost Pepper (IRE), Dorset Lady (IRE), 80-1 Dark Soldier (IRE), 100-1 Lady Showtime (GB), 150-1 Rocky’s Glory (GB)

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NAPTON GOLF SOCIETY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund

£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): B Pauling (19 wins from 88 runners, 22%) runs PLATENIUM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs CUSANO LONGEST TRAVELLER: SERAPHIC trained by S Pearce, Newmarket, 132 miles.

ASCENSION DAY pulled clear of the rest when runner-up on handicap debut at Southwell last month and can get off the mark here. Cawthorne Cracker and Cusano are feared most

1 ASCENSION DAY (IRE) (37) 0//r032-2 7 12-0

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Toulon Breeze (IRE) Kielan Woods

Bourton Racing Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Eric Barrett Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who found improvement when second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good) 37 days ago. 3lb higher now but may have more to offer yet. TFRHHHHH BHA103

2 JACK THE SAVAGE (GB) (14) U150-26 CD

B g Passing Glance - Catching Zeds

7 12-0

Kevin Brogan

M White J Frampton L Horsfall Laura Horsfall, Towcester

Br Harris & Ford Ltd Abacus Securities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointed on chase debut at Ffos Las last month but had returned to form when second in this sphere at Hereford (19.7f) previously and remains feasibly treated. TFRHHHII BHA103

3 SHUIL DONN (IRE) (257) 0/540/10- D

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Shuil Dubh (IRE)

8 11-12

Mr John Dawson (3)

Mrs D. W. Davenport Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea

Br Niall Hennessy

TIMEFORMVIEWWon on yard debut at Southwell in September but was found to be lame at Market Rasen last time and reappears from 8-month absence on a stiff mark Tongue strap on first time TFRHHIII BHA101

4 BAIKAL (GB) (18) 6001P-6 CD

5 11-9

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Foreign Assignment (IRE) Lee Edwards Bagels Adam West, Epsom

Br The Pocock Family

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a maiden and handicap over 2m in the first half of last season but has run below-par on Flat and over hurdles more recently TFRHHIII BHA98

5 THE SAD SHEPHERD (IRE) (35) PU260-3

B g Yeats (IRE) - Ciannte (IRE)

7 11-9

Jonathan Burke Freeman, Gentech, Lloyd & Frith Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mrs Linda Gault Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Posted much his best effort for this yard when third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good) 35 days ago. Remains low mileage and must enter calculations TFRHHHII BHA98

6 CUSANO (GB) (17) 42

4 11-4

B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Negra Del Oro (GER) Harry Skelton

Mr Frank Murphy

Br Nils Petter Gill

Dan Skelton, Alcester

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner who shaped better on second start over timber when second of 10 in novice at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) 17 days ago. May have more to offer on handicap debut TFRHHHHI BHA98

7 PLATENIUM (FR) (37) 00000-B 5 11-4

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

The Roaming Roosters

Ben Pauling, Naunton

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Not troubled the judge thus far and was well held when brought down late on at Southwell on handicap debut last month. Improvement required. TFRHHIII BHA93

8

GARITSA BAY

(IRE) (17) 6041-33

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Oscar Ladensa (IRE)

6 11-3

Charlie Todd

John Nicholls Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll

Hunter Plastics Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on promise of his handicap debut effort when opening his account at Stratford (18.7f) in April and acquitted himself well in both starts since Likely contender TFRHHHII BHA92

9 QUICK OF THE NIGHT (GB)

(275) 030/545- 7 11-3

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

Mr D. T. Carder

Jay Tidball (5)

Dave Roberts, Kenley

Br Goldford Stud Clearview Accountants

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some ability in maiden hurdles but handed a stiff-looking mark on switch to handicapping back from 9 months off here TFRHHIII BHA92

10 SERAPHIC (IRE)

(17) 10PP5-4

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Elle Galante (GER)

4 11-2

Nick Scholfield

Nigel Hanger & Eric Jones Simon Pearce, Newmarket

Br Al Asayl France Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW French winner last summer who fared better than previously for current yard when fourth of 7 in Huntingdon handicap hurdle (15.8f, good) 17 days ago. This looks more competitive, though TFRHHIII BHA96

11

CAWTHORNE CRACKER (IRE) (233)

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Ball Park (IRE)

The Jersey Syndicate

0P5/31P- 5 10-4

Henry Brooke

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Paddy Byrne Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in Exeter handicap (16.7f) last October and may have found race coming too soon when pulled up at same course 12 days later Not taken lightly on return to action TFRHHHHI BHA79

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 7, 10, 11. Stewards Note:

SHUIL DONN: Following its run on 30/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was lame on its right-hind leg. CAWTHORNE CRACKER: Following its run on 24/10/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Cusano (GB), 5-1 Ascension Day (IRE), 11-2 Garitsa Bay (IRE), 7-1 The Sad Shepherd (IRE), 10-1 Cawthorne Cracker (IRE), 11-1 Jack The Savage (GB), 12-1 Platenium (FR), 18-1 Shuil Donn (IRE), Seraphic (IRE), 28-1 Baikal (GB), 33-1 Quick of The Night (GB)

RACE 9.00 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F)

THE JENNINGSBET IN BROCKMOOR MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (40 wins from 186 runners, 22%) runs MAYS HILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs GIULIETTA LONGEST TRAVELLER: ASA trained by P Kirby, Richmond, 181 miles.

Having dropped a long way in the weights, ASA returned to form when beaten only by an improver at Market Rasen last time, so she is taken to build on that effort and get her head in front.The main danger could be Dancingontheedge, who is capable of getting involved from her current mark, with Giulietta also in the mix.

colours no horse age st lb

1 MARY (IRE) (36) 33060-0

5 12-0

B m Yeats (IRE) - Maryann (IRE) Charlie Todd Eventmasters Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch Br Mr Charles Walsh Eventmasters Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWShaped better than in previous handicap outings when seventh of 16 at Cheltenham (20.2f) in April. Failed to repeat that effort at Kelso (16.2f) last time, though raced prominently in a well-run race, so she’s not discounted as she drops in grade. TFRHHHII BHA101

2

GOODTIMECREW

(IRE) (25) 0/22P4-3

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Glacial Drift

6 11-13

Miss Megan Bevan (7) Jago and Allhusen

Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Pate & Herine Bloodstock Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEWFair bumper winner who ran to a similar level when finding only one too good first 2 starts in maiden hurdles in November Promise when third at Stratford (19.4f) on her handicap/chasing debut 25 days ago and she’s one to consider back hurdling with cheekpieces added. TFRHHHII BHA100

3 MOUNTAIN LAKE (GB)

(37) 34-P

B f Postponed (IRE) - Moonsail

Coxon Dunlevy McGuinness Ogden

4 11-8

Liam Harrison

Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br Godolphin Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden at her best on the Flat for Saeed bin Suroor Built on her hurdling debut promise when fourth in a Market Rasen maiden (16.6f) in March, but ran no sort of race when pulled at Fakenham (20f) last month. Bounce back called for as she goes handicapping TFRHHIII BHA101

4 CHOOCH (IRE) (16) 0045-P3

B m Doyen (IRE) - Feldaline (IRE)

5 11-8

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Dash Grange Stud Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Susannah Berry Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed more than in bumpers when fourth at Huntingdon (20.7f) on her hurdles debut in March. Below that level next 2 starts, but was unsuited by the slow pace when last of 3 at Bangor (19.6f) on her handicap bow 16 days ago. Could yet do better TFRHHHII BHA95

5 JANWORTH (GB) (36) 3/044-2 7 11-5

B m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Buxom (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Mr & Mrs Ward Jamie Snowden Racing Club Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br A. J. & Mrs J. Ward Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t show much in her qualifying runs over hurdles, but took a step forward on her handicap debut when second at Fontwell (19.1f) in May. The winner from last time has gone on to score twice since, so she could have more to offer upped further in trip TFRHHHII BHA92

6 DANCINGONTHEEDGE (FR) (362)

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Solarize (FR)

3F20/24- C 7 11-3

Harry Cobden Old Gold Racing 4

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Guy Pariente Holding SPRL Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEWShaped well in first-time tongue strap when narrowly denied at Uttoxeter (23.3f) last May, but didn’t manage to build on that when fourth of 8 at the same C&D the following month. Has had a wind op since ahead of her return and she’s respected for her leading yard. TFRHHHHI BHA90

7 GIULIETTA (IRE) (30) 0/2P32-2 BF 7 10-13

Gr m Great Pretender (IRE) - Sardagna (FR)

Bullen-Smith & Faulks

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr & Mrs Nigel Faulks Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a family that her yard know well and she’s placed on all 4 of her completed starts in handicaps, albeit making no impression on the winner when second at Southwell (20.4f) last month. Yard in good form so she could be thereabouts once more. TFRHHHHI BHA86

8

MAYS HILL (GB) (21) 0/1035-5

B m Kayf Tara - May Hay

6 10-10

Connor Brace

Mr W. H. Carson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Minster Stud Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofaFontwellbumperbutyettoreallythreatenfrom4startsoverhurdles,albeitshewasn’tdisgracedwhenfifthof9onhandicap bow at Market Rasen (20.6f) 3 weeks ago. Remains early days so she could fare better with her reappearance run behind her TFRHHHII BHA83

9 ASA (FR) (21) 6663P-2 BF

Gr m Balko (FR) - Reine de Glace (FR)

The Yorkshire Puddings

5 10-3

Joe Williamson (3)

Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Mr Gildas Blain Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWell backed and duly ran better than for a while with positive tactics adopted for the first time for current connections when narrowly denied at Market Rasen (20.6f) 3 weeks ago. That form has worked out well and she could be ready to go one better TFRHHHHH BHA76

10

B

CONNA SUE (IRE) (418) 00/0P00/-

m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Runaround Sue (IRE)

8 10-2

James Best

Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br Trish Powell

TIMEFORMVIEWLittle impact over hurdles in Ireland and hasn’t fared any better in 2 starts for her current yard, tried in cheekpieces when well held on her chase debut at Bangor (24f) in April last year Best watched back hurdling after 13 months off. TFRHIIII BHA73

11 BOUDICA WARRIOR

(IRE) (14) 4P/0PP-6 5 10-2

B m War Command (USA) - Miss Estrada (IRE)

Ben Jones

Graham and Laura Glendining Joe Tickle, Tiverton

Br Mrs Renata Coleman

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden at best on the Flat but little form over hurdles for her current trainer, finishing well beaten when last of 6 at Warwick (16f) a fortnight ago. Looks to be up against it from out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA70

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note:

MOUNTAIN LAKE: Following its run on 7/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Asa (FR), 6-1 Dancingontheedge (FR), 13-2 Giulietta (IRE), 8-1 Mary (IRE), 9-1 Goodtimecrew (IRE), Janworth (GB), Mays Hill (GB), 14-1 Chooch (IRE), 18-1 Mountain Lake (GB), 66-1 Conna Sue (IRE), Boudica Warrior (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.50 - THE JENNINGSBET IN BROMYARD NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, June 7th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 11th. Penalties, after June 1st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Jenningsbet have kindly sponsored this race and will present an award to the winning Owner In Addition a cash prize will be presented to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £30. - Closed June 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.20 - THE SEP RAIL SAFETY DAY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, the third £1421 and the fourth £711. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £58 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 11th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after June 1st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). SEP Rail have kindly sponsored this race and will present an award to the winning Owner In Addition a cash prize will be presented to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 5 entries, 1 at £11 and 4 at £58. - Closed June 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182; Fourth £591. (Penalty Value £6178.77)

SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.50 - THE JENNINGSBET IN PELSALL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, the third £1421, the fourth £711 and the fifth £354. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £58 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 11th. Penalties, after June 1st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Jenningsbet have kindly sponsored this race and will present an award to the winning Owner In Addition a cash prize will be presented to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £58. - Closed June 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182; Fourth £591; Fifth £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.25 - THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5650 to the winning horse The second to receive £2600, the third £1300, the fourth £650 and the fifth £324. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 11th. Penalties, after June 1st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. have kindly sponsored this race and will present an award to the winning Owner In Addition a cash prize will be presented to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £53. - Closed June 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.55 - THE JENNINGSBET IN WEDNESBURY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, June 7th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Jenningsbet have kindly sponsored this race and will present an award to the winning Owner. In Addition a cash prize will be presented to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 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. 22 entries at £38. - Closed June 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) 21 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.25 - THE NAPTON GOLF SOCIETY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, June 7th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 11th. Penalties, after June 1st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Napton Golf Society have kindly sponsored this race and will present an award to the winning Owner In Addition a cash prize will be presented to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 27 entries at £30. - Closed June 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 9.00 - THE JENNINGSBET IN BROCKMOOR MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, June 7th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 11th. Penalties, after June 1st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Jenningsbet have kindly sponsored this race and will present an award to the winning Owner In Addition a cash prize will be presented to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 24 entries at £30. - Closed June 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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