FIRST RACE 2.25
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Keighley (10 wins from 78 runners, 13%) runs SHE HAS NOTIONS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (2 wins from 55 runners, 4%) runs SILVER ATOM LONGEST TRAVELLER: WILLWEKEEPHIM & LEGOSTAR trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 241 miles.
While supporting a 20-race maiden is generally risky business, in the case of GONE IN SIXTY such a leap of faith is not required Indeed, the 7-y-o has shown more than enough to suggest that he has a race of this nature in him off this sort of mark. Best Mate Dave is interesting on his debut in this sphere and is feared most ahead of Jac Jumper, who may well reverse recent C&D placings with Calvic Tribesmans Glory was a winner last time and also enters calculations
colours no horse age st lb
1
JAC JUMPER (FR) (18) 5/PP6-P2
B g Night Wish (GER) - Andria (FR)
Knowle Racing Stables Limited
5 12-0
Chris Ward (3)
Deborah Cole, Solihull Br Mrs Laurence Grandchamp Des Raux et al Lewisham Developments Limited TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerandplacedoverfencesforFrancoisNicolleinFrance.Noshowfirst4startsinhandicaphurdlesforthisyardbutjusttouchedoffbyCalvic over this C&D returned to the larger obstacles 18 days ago. 1lb better off with that rival now and it should again be close between them TFRHHHII BHA100
2 CALVIC (IRE) (18) 5316-21 CD
Br g Califet (FR) - Zihuatanejo Breeze (IRE)
8 12-0
Charlie Hammond
The Calvic Partnership Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Bill Hayes & Declan Doyle Silcock Dawson & Partners, Science Supplements
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at secondattempt for new yard when taking 8-runnerhandicap chase at Huntingdon in March. Doubled his tally in this sphere when collaring Jac Jumper close home in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over C&D recently More needed up 6lb but he should be in the mix nonetheless TFRHHHII BHA100
3 SOMEKINDOFSTAR
(IRE) (29) 6P030-3 D 11 11-8
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Katty Barry (IRE)
Jack Quinlan
Mrs J. May Matt Crawley, Newmarket
Br S Michael Millar
TIMEFORM VIEWLost his way for Charlie Longsdon but has finished in the money on 2 of his 3 starts for this yard, most recently finishing third of 8 in a Fakenham handicap chase (16.3f, good). Eased 3lb and this step up in trip could work in his favour, so there is cause for optimism. TFRHHHII BHA94
4 BEST MATE DAVE (GB) (30) 50/125-4 CD 7 11-5
B g Passing Glance - Dillay Brook (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
Dave’s Best Mates D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br M. B. Bent
TIMEFORM VIEWMade a winning handicap debut over hurdles here (2 1/2m, good) last June and went close on his next appearance Didn’t shape at all badly following an 8-month absence/wind op when fourth back here over 23f last month and he could have a part to play if taking to fences at the first attempt. TFRHHHHI BHA91
5 TRIBESMANS GLORY (IRE) (32) 6026-61 D
B g Jeremy (USA) - Benecash (IRE)
Mr N. Tucker
10 10-12
James Davies
Chris Down, Cullompton
Br Gregory Rossiter Woodwarm Stoves
TIMEFORM VIEWFair winning chaser for Tom George in 2020 and belatedly opened account for this yard when narrowly prevailing at Warwick (2 1/2m, good to soft) last time 4lb rise fair enough and will be a threat, provided the likely faster surface here doesn’t count against him. TFRHHHII BHA84
6 GONE IN SIXTY (GB) (30) 3250-53
B g Sixties Icon - Gib (IRE)
Alex Hales Racing Club
7 10-8
Kielan Woods
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Jeremy Gompertz Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden following 20 starts overall but boasts bits and pieces of form which look solid in the context of this race, including when third off reduced mark over C&D (good to soft) last time Should make his presence felt once more. TFRHHHHH BHA80
7 WILLWEKEEPHIM (IRE) (27) 0605-0P
B g Doyen (IRE) - Nohabodder (IRE)
Proper Mon Racing and Nick Carter
Br Cyril O’Hara
6 10-4
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Jake Coulson, Heaton
Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact over hurdles for this yard and will need to take a big step forward now switched to the larger obstacles. TFRHIIII BHA76
1-2-3: 1.GONE IN SIXTY 2.BEST MATE DAVE 3.JAC JUMPER (FR)
8
ALWAYS FORCE IT (IRE) (19) P0-0P06
B g Workforce - Mel Biechif Diane (IRE)
Harriet Brown Racing Club
Br John O’ Shea & Kevin Coleman
5 10-3
Ben Godfrey
Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well in pair of handicap hurdles for Gavin Cromwell last autumn but no show in 6 starts for present yard, including switched to fences the last twice TFRHIIII BHA75
9
SEVENOFUS
(IRE) (26) 02P3-U5
B m Yeats (IRE) - Gortnagowna (IRE)
8 10-2
Elizabeth Gale (7)
Tim & Liz Heal Carroll Gray, Bridgwater
Br Mrs Karen Hannon
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who was placed several times over hurdles and also in the money both completed starts in this sphere. Far from disgraced back hurdling at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good) last time but will need to raise her game back over fences if she’s to finally open her Rules account TFRHHIII BHA74
10 LEGOSTAR (FR) (58) 12/0PP-0
B g Legolas (JPN) - L’Eclipse Francaise (FR)
9 10-2
William Maggs (5)
Dangerous Brian’s Syndicate Jake Coulson, Heaton
Br Jean-Paul & Marie-Odile Deshayes Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but has shown little promise under Rules (in bumpers and over hurdles). Visor applied for this chase debut and he’s hard to warm to TFRHIIII BHA73
11 SHE HAS NOTIONS (IRE) (150)
P5P55P-
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Moscow Mo Chuisle (IRE)
Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 11
7 10-2
Sean Bowen
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br K. Mortell Fbc Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEWLittle in the way of solid form over hurdles and while he wasn’t entirely disgraced starting out in this sphere at Hereford in January, it would be an understatement to say that he failed to build on that next time. TFRHIIII BHA73
12 SILVER ATOM (IRE)
(10) 544-5P0
Gr g Vadamos (FR) - Dalaway (IRE)
6 10-2
Ben Poste
Mrs Emma Palmer Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Joe Murphy Archie Watson Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Tasted success on the Flat at Bath last year and several creditable efforts over hurdles in recent months. However, it’s hard to take any positives from his recent chase debut display TFRHIIII BHA71
13
TESTFLIGHT
(GB) (17) 44063-2
B g Kayf Tara - Molly Flight (FR)
Mrs B. Russell & Mr D. V. Gardner
7 10-2
James Best
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br Overbury Stallions Ltd Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWBettered his low-key chase debut when third of 9 at Wincanton in October. Recent run over hurdles in Jersey will have blown away the cobwebs but he’s 4lb ‘wrong’ at the weights and will need to improve in order to shed his maiden tag here. TFRHHIII BHA70
14 DRUMLEES PET (IRE)
(67) 26P0/P0-
Gr m Golden Lariat (USA) - Geraldine’s Pet (IRE)
Brendon Sabin & Partner
9 10-2
Conor Ring
Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Thomas Henry Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following 5 attempts between the flags and 0-7 in this sphere after finishing out with the washing in first-time cheekpieces in a 3m Warwick handicap chase in April. TFRHIIII BHA69
2023: MOLE COURT (IRE) 6 12 0 Luca Morgan 15-8 (Ben Pauling) 12 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Visor worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 11, 14. Stewards Note:
WILLWEKEEPHIM: Following its run on 4/6/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.
LEGOSTAR: Following its run on 4/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Calvic (IRE), 5-1 Jac Jumper (FR), 11-2 Gone In Sixty (GB), 13-2 Tribesmans Glory (IRE), 7-1 Somekindofstar (IRE), 8-1 Best Mate Dave (GB), 14-1 Sevenofus (IRE), 20-1 Testflight (GB), 33-1 She Has Notions (IRE), 50-1 Silver Atom (IRE), 200-1 Always Force It (IRE), Drumlees Pet (IRE), 250-1 Willwekeephim (IRE), Legostar (FR)
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SECOND RACE 2.55
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED @planetsportbet HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£8900 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) 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 194 runners, 21%) runs AJP KINGDOM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Hitchins (1 win from 4 runners, 25%) runs BBOLD
WEIGHTWATCHER: BBOLD won off a handicap mark of 125, his rating is now down 10lb to 115.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BBOLD trained by D Hitchins, Sherborne, 104 miles.
BBOLD has been in good order since joining his present yard, well served by the drop back in trip when running out a convincing winner at Stratford 13 days ago He’s fancied to handle the 6lb rise and come out on top again. Hidden Depths, with a reappearance spin on the Flat under his belt, and Ajp Kingdom may emerge as the chief threats
1 AJP KINGDOM (IRE) (18) 12PP-P2 CD
B g Mahler - Mattys Joy (IRE)
7 12-0
Connor Brace
The FOB Racing Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br John Palmer Dunraven Group of Companies TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/3-time novice hurdle winner who left a trio of poor efforts in his wake when runner-up in a C&D handicap chase 18 days ago, that despite going right at most of his obstacles. Task is to build on that and player if doing so TFRHHHHI BHA119
2 GOOSE MAN (IRE) (29) 1///1433-4
B g Gold Well - Young Amelie (FR)
Mrs Fitri Hay
12 11-13
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Messrs James Byrne & Vincent Byrne JMH Group
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful chaser for Tom Taaffe who was able to defy a lay-off of fully 32 months to win selling handicap hurdle on the bridle at Huntingdon in November Mixed bag over fences since, plugging on for fourth at Fakenham (21.2f) 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA118
3 HIDDEN DEPTHS (IRE) (24) 142414-
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Liber Nauticus (IRE)
9 11-13
James Bowen
Mr A. J. Russell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Ballymacoll Stud Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWProvedbetterthaneverwhendoublinghischasetallyatSedgefieldinOctoberandrespectableeffortsoverfences/onFlatnext2starts Shaped as if better for the run after 7 months off/following wind op at Bath 24 days ago and better showing anticipated. TFRHHHHI BHA118
4 BBOLD (IRE) (13) 433-331 D 10 11-10
B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Molly Be
Harry Reed
Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
Br Thistletown Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWHolding form well for this yard and ended a losing run dropped back in trip when landing 8-runner Stratford handicap chase (22.6f) 2 weeks ago, asserting final 50 yds. Rates a big player from 6lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA115
5 ALMAZHAR
GARDE (FR) (23) P6222-1 D
Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR)
9 11-10
Paul O’Brien
Arthur’s Party Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Mr Fabrice Simon Merriebelle Stable Llc
TIMEFORM VIEWFinished runner-up 3 times earlier this year and belatedly cashed in off his much-reduced mark to end lengthy losing run at Bangor (3m) 23 days ago, asserting from 2f out and keeping on well Overall record suggests he’s not an obvious type to follow up, however. TFRHHHII BHA115
6 YES INDEED (FR) (25) 4P440-4
7 11-9
B g Martaline - She Hates Me (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Mr Michael O’Flynn and Delancey Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Marie-Christine Gabeur Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly usefulwinningchaser in Franceand somedecent placedefforts forthis yard last year Struggledto findbestform earlierthisyearbut did at least fare a little better fitted with a visor when fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter 25 days ago. Needs to build on that now. TFRHHHII BHA114
7 URBAN GRIT (IRE) (40) 2611-32
B g Cityscape - Lady Azamour (IRE)
7 10-5
Harry Cobden
Mr Alan Hill Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant
Br Edmond & Mark Coleman
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden hurdler earlier in career. Fell in a hunter chase contest at Stratford (22.6f) 13 months ago but successful in points either side of that effort, runner-up last time (May 22). Booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye ahead of his handicap chase debut. Tongue tied TFRHHHII BHA96
THIRD RACE 3.30
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES
THE SUMMER ANTHEMS PITCHCROFT FAMILY EVENT 13/07/2024 MARES’ OPEN
NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (40 wins from 194 runners, 21%) runs HOLA HERMOSA AND PUT A LID ON IT AND SHAKIYRA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P & M Bowen (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs ALL INN HAND LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALL INN HAND trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
HOLA HERMOSA showed much more second time up at Stratford 6 weeks ago and might be able to open her account on the back of that. Stablemate Put A Lid On It and Queen of The Vale are interesting newcomers and the betting could be revealing. 1-2-3:
1 BACK IN THE BAY (IRE) (72) P2- 5 11-2
B m Doyen (IRE) - Shameena (IRE)
Jack Tudor ValueRacingClub.co.uk
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr George Agnew W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 half-sister to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Skinnider (2m winner, by Shirocco), stays 2 1/2m Runner-up completed start in Irish points (Apr 20). Tongue tied Yard have had a few new bumper runners show up well recently TFRHHHII BHA-
2 HOLA HERMOSA (IRE) (43) 0-3
5 11-2
Ch m Diamond Boy (FR) - Glorys Lass (IRE) Jonathan Burke
The FOB Racing Partnership 3 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Miss Jackie O’Flynn Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed on debut when offering up little and showed why as she left that form well behind after 9 weeks off when third at Stratford Could do better again TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 LIZZIE’S STAR (GB) (31) F6
Gr m Scorpion (IRE) - Rivers Daydream (IRE)
5 11-2
Mr Callum Pritchard (7)
Joe Tickle Racing Club Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Mr Hugh Webster
TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced completed start in points (May 31). TFRHHIII BHA-
4 SHAKIYRA
(GB) (350) 5-
B m Passing Glance - Call Me Emma (IRE)
5 11-2
Jack Hogan (3)
Upthorpe Racing Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Upthorpe Racing Bresbet
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-sistertofair2mhurdlewinnerCallMeTara,stays21/4m.Damplacedinbumpers/overhurdles,half-sistertofairlyusefulstayinghurdler/ chaser Caddie Master Backed off the boards but held back by inexperience when last of 5 at Newton Abbot nearly a year ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 ALL
INN HAND
(GB) (16) 3
B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Handmaid
The Burling Family & Associates
Br The Burling Family Ltd
4 10-12
Sean Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
The Burling Family Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSistertofairhurdlerMaidOnTheMoon Dambumper/17f-21/2mhurdlewinner(stayed23f),fromfamilyofChampionHurdlewinnersMorleyStreet and Granville Again Probably one for later on but offered a degree of short-term promise in Uttoxeter bumper (17/2) on recent debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 COUNTY ROYAL (IRE) (-)
Ch f Leading Light (IRE) - Housekeeping
Tim Moore Pat Murray TQ Fusion Limited
Br Paul McEnery
4 10-12
Harry Bannister
Ben Case, Banbury
David Andrews Construction Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Leading Light filly Closely related to a winner, and half-sister to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/chaser Gentleman Duke, stayed 2 1/2m Dam ran once on Flat TFRHHHII BHA-
7 EMERALD QUEST (IRE) (-)
B f Mount Nelson - Cool Quest (IRE)
Tooting Irish Racing
4 10-12
James Bowen
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mrs Catherine Kenneally Kendon Developments
TIMEFORM VIEW Mount Nelson filly Half-sister to 3 winners, including smart hurdler/chaser Sole Pretender and fair 19f hurdle winner Rocky Lake TFRHHHII BHA-
8
GRANNY SMITH (IRE) (16) 46
B f Workforce - Lockeen Girl (IRE)
Mr G. F. Edwards
4 10-12
David Noonan
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Billy Sheill W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced on her sole outing in points but offered something to work on in Uttoxeter bumper (20/1) a fortnight ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
9
KALIZE
(FR) (86) 6-
Gr f Nom de d’La (FR) - Alize du Berlais (FR)
4 10-12
Sam Twiston-Davies
Ms Gill Langford Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Mrs Bernadette Quesny Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Prominent in the betting but achieved nothing on debut in Uttoxeter bumper fitted with tongue tie 12 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 PUT A LID ON IT (GB) (-)
B f Dartmouth - La Doelenaise
4 10-12
Max Kendrick
Mrs Carolyn Kendrick Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Shade Oak Stud & Bryan Mayoh Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Dartmouth filly. Dam placed in French hurdles, half-sister to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Sizing John Of obvious interest on debut. 1 of 3 runners for the yard TFRHHHHI BHA-
11 QUEEN OF THE VALE (IRE) (-)
B f Malinas (GER) - Elsie (IRE)
4 10-12
Gavin Sheehan
Lead The Way Syndicate Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Ms Mary Stedeford Betvictor
TIMEFORM VIEW £15,000 3-y-o, Malinas filly
Half-sister to fair hurdler/chaser Love Actually and fairly useful hurdler Esperti. Newcomer to note TFRHHHII BHA-
12 TRALEE BAY (GB) (-)
B f Poet’s Word (IRE) - Afro
4 10-12
Nick Scholfield
P C F Racing Ltd Simon Hodgson, Hook
Br J. J. Whelan
TIMEFORM VIEW Poet’s Word filly Half-sister to bumper winner Killarney Mountain Dam 11.5f-13.3f winner TFRHHHII BHA-
2023: DAYTONA BEACH (IRE) 4 10 12 Brian Hughes EVENS (Rae Guest) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Hola Hermosa (IRE), 9-2 All Inn Hand (GB), 13-2 Put A Lid On It (GB), 9-1 Queen of The Vale (IRE), 11-1 Shakiyra (GB), 14-1 Back In The Bay (IRE), 16-1 County Royal (IRE), Emerald Quest (IRE), 25-1 Kalize (FR), Tralee Bay (GB), 40-1 Granny Smith (IRE), 50-1 Lizzie’s Star (GB)
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FOURTH RACE 4.00
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PJ NICHOLLS KGM KOREA GENUINELY MADE NOVICES’ 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) 13 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (11 wins from 88 runners, 12%) runs DAWN PARADE AND JAZZMINA QUEEN AND JO’S RAINBOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 14 runners, 36%) runs DAWN PARADE AND JAZZMINA QUEEN AND JO’S RAINBOW LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPITFIRE BRIDGE trained by Miss S West, Lewes, 157 miles.
Olly Murphy holds a very strong hand here, with the Sean Bowen-ridden VOCITO preferred to his new stablemate and hurdle-debutante Moonscape Girl before any betting clues are known. Captain Attridge looks best of the rest.
1-2-3: 1.VOCITO (IRE) 2.MOONSCAPE GIRL 3.CAPTAIN ATTRIDGE (IRE)
1 CAPTAIN ATTRIDGE (IRE) (38) 0/365-12 D BF 6 11-8
B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - High Queen (IRE)
Lee Edwards
Sue Howell Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br W. L. O’Toole Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Came good on 2m Hereford handicap debut in May and better form when runner-up there 17 days later Should be competitive under a penalty back in a novice TFRHHHHI BHA105
2 VOCITO (IRE) (18) 0P25-21 CD 6 11-8
B g Vocalised (USA) - Astralai (IRE)
Sky’s The Limit
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br J. S. Bolger Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEW In good form for new yard, finishing second in a Perth maiden before going one better in a similar race over C&D 4 weeks later. Another bold show is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA106
3 SELECTIVELISTENING (IRE) (5) 5P-0P05 5 11-1
B g Westerner - Selective Hearing (IRE)
Fergus Gillard
Mr T. Ellis Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br J F. Mernagh Fresh Air
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held on his completed starts in points and similar story in 2 C&D maiden hurdles last month. Looks more one for handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 SIXFIVESEVEN (GB) (225) F-
B g Massaat (IRE) - Harvest Moon
4 10-11
Harry Reed Talking Horses Richard Hawker, Frome
Br Natton House Thoroughbreds Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful form when placed in maidens around 1 1/4m on Flat in France for Tim Donworth but tailed off when falling at the last on Fontwell hurdle debut in November for Syd Hosie. Has had wind surgery ahead of this return for a new stable Check the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SPITFIRE BRIDGE (GB) (23) 560-5 BF
4 10-11
B g Sixties Icon - Outside Art Marc Goldstein
The Affordable Partnership Sheena West, Lewes
Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Southdowns Unleashed
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in bumpers but no impact on the Flat since and poor form when fifth on Huntingdon hurdle debut TFRHHIII BHA-
6 JAZZMINA QUEEN (GB) (30) 0-P
Br m Jack Hobbs - Ellnando Queen
Mrs R. Vaughan
5 10-8
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs R. I. Vaughan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEW From top yard but no show in bumper/novice hurdle
7 VERTICAL (GB) (291)
Ch m Al Kazeem - Greenery (IRE)
Dr E. Robson
TFRHIIII BHA-
6 10-8
James Best
Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting
Br D. J. and Mrs Deer Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) for Dr Jon Scargill A watching brief is advised on hurdle debut for new yard with a first-time hood added.
TFRHHIII BHA-
B f Buck’s Boum (FR) - Carmona (FR)
Thorne Farm Racing Ltd
4 10-4
Lorcan Murtagh
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br John Kilpatrick & Richard Mark Venn Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held both starts in bumpers and pulled up on recent hurdle debut. TFRHIIII BHA-
9 DAWN PARADE (IRE)
(17) 0U
B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Girly Girl (IRE)
Mr T. Crowe
Br Tim Crowe
4 10-4
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a Huntingdon bumper in May and sent off at 80/1 when unseating at the first on her hurdle debut 17 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
10 JO’S RAINBOW (IRE) (38)
0
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Rainbow Dancing
Notalotterry 2
4 10-4
Liam Harrison
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Kilshannig Stud Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) for Karl Burke. Joined another leading stable for her hurdle career but shaped like a non-stayer on her first attempt at Hereford. TFRHHHII BHA-
11 MOLLY MISCHIEF (GB) (40) P
B f Muhaarar - Adjudicate
4 10-4
Sean Quinlan
Mrs Ros Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Chasemore Farm & Dr P. Sells
Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive in AW Flat handicaps this year, winning convincingly over 11f at Southwell in April. Possible testing ground was against her when pulled up on Southwell hurdle debut in May and could prove a different proposition now. TFRHHHII BHA-
12 MOONSCAPE GIRL (GB) (55) 50-1 D
Ch f Cityscape - Shuil Gealach (IRE)
4 10-4
Kevin Brogan
Mr N. Sutton Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Paul Webber Racing & Overbury Stallions Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWLeft her first 2 efforts behind when springing an 80/1 surprise in Southwell bumper for Paul Webber in May. Has joined a good yard ahead of her hurdle debut and it’ll be very interesting to see how she compares in the betting to new stablemate Vocito. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2023: MYRISTICA (IRE) 5 11 7 Jack Tudor 8-13 (David Pipe) 11 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Vocito (IRE), 9-2 Captain Attridge (IRE), 5-1 Moonscape Girl (GB), 8-1 Molly Mischief (GB), 12-1 Jo’s Rainbow (IRE), 14-1 Sixfiveseven (GB), 25-1 Spitfire Bridge (GB), 33-1 Vertical (GB), 50-1 Dawn Parade (IRE), 66-1 Selectivelistening (IRE), 80-1 Jazzmina Queen (GB), 150-1 Brief Encounter (FR)
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THE eventmasters.co.uk 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) 15 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & A O’Neill (21 wins from 136 runners, 15%) runs ROCCO ROYALE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 14 runners, 36%) runs HUGUENEAU LONGEST TRAVELLER: INDIAN SUNBIRD trained by S Ender, Malton, 176 miles.
JOLIE BAIE probably did well to come from so far back to win at Ffos Las on her reappearance and further progress is a distinct possibility for a mare who is very much unexposed as a stayer. Dan Skelton’s Huntingdon scorer Hugueneau rates an obvious danger, while Getaway Glory would be a threat to all if able to translate his recent chase form back to hurdles Royal Sam has come down a long way in the weights and is one to note in the betting under Harry Cobden.
GLORY
colours no horse age st lb
1 ROCCO ROYALE (IRE) (73) 31/05P0-
6 12-0
B g Shirocco (GER) - Gayeroyale (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. The Royales Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Ronan Tynan Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form when winning a Fontwell maiden in spring 2023 but no show in 4 handicaps since Could only consider if backed on his return from a short break. TFRHHIII BHA100
2 GETAWAY GLORY (GB) (23) 6401-32
B g Getaway (GER) - Milan Athlete (IRE)
5 11-12
Toby Wynne (3) Racing To Profit Syndicate 2 & Partner Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mr W. Kinsey Swansway
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who surpassed his hurdles form when making a winning chase debut at Huntingdon (3m) in April. Better form when placed twice over 3m at Bangor since and major player if able to translate that form back to hurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA98
3
FINE BY ME (IRE) (27) 23/255-2 D
B g Kingston Hill - Ella Watson (IRE)
7 11-8
Jamie Brace (7) Twiston-Davies Equine
Br Michael Tobin
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWAdded to his decent record fresh when returning from 8 months to finish second of 12 at Southwell (3m) 4 weeks ago. Perhaps not sure to build on that if previous campaigns are a guide. TFRHHHII BHA94
4 JOLIE BAIE (FR) (32) 3/4421-1 C
B m Gris de Gris (IRE) - Belle Sauvage (FR)
5 11-8
Nick Scholfield Jo Davis and Chris Butler
Jo Davis, East Garston
Br Mr Florent Lanier Equissistant Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Course maiden hurdle winner last August who followed up in 3m Ffos Las handicap 9 months later Unexposed at this trip and remains of interest up 6lb. TFRHHHHH BHA94
5 PRIVATE PIKE (GB) (166) S/300P-
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Definitley Lovely
Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
6 11-6
James Turner (7)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Nigel Twiston-Davies Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit in trio of qualifying runs last season but off since pulling up on his Southwell handicap debut in January. Early days but hard to be confident about TFRHHIII BHA92
6 BORDERLINE (IRE) (30) 60450-6
6 11-6
B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Seana Ghael (IRE) Lorcan Williams
Mr R. M. E. Wright Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Malachy Travers Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORMVIEWModest form over hurdles for Martin Keighley and well held with a tongue tie added on his 2 1/2m course debut for new yard last month. Has first-time cheekpieces added to the tongue strap now stepping up in trip TFRHHIII BHA92
7 CATUABA (IRE) (30) 1F43P-P
6 11-5
Ch g Jet Away - Catawollow James Best
A.C. Bound & Mrs C. J. Djivanovic Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Richard McGrath Merriebelle Stable Llc
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning handicap debut over hurdles at Warwick (25f) last May. Pulled up in chases 6 months apart on his last 2 outings and needs a return to hurdles and first-time blinkers to help spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA91
1-2-3: 1.JOLIE BAIE (FR) 2.HUGUENEAU (FR) 3.GETAWAY
8
HUGUENEAU (FR) (41) 6P42-P1
B g Lucayan (FR) - Cour d’Eau Ludique (FR)
Mrs Sara Sutton and N Sutton
7 11-3
Mr Ben Sutton (7)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br EARL Du Moulin & M. Clave & O. Ournac Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORMVIEWOvercame interference to force a dead heat at Huntingdon (19.5f, good to soft) 6 weeks ago and was awarded the race outright in the stewards’ room A 2lb rise is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing. TFRHHHHI BHA89
9 CASPERS COURT (IRE) (33) 0P06-02
Gr g Court Cave (IRE) - Kindle Ball (FR)
10 11-2
Mr Callum Pritchard (7)
Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
Br Roy McMurray The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORMVIEW On a career-low and turned in one of his best recent efforts when second of 5 at Newton Abbot (21.5f, soft) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces refitted Ought to be competitive TFRHHHII BHA88
10
PERFECT ARCH
(IRE) (24) U0060-2
B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Willow Beck
7 11-1
Bruce Lynn (3) Hothersall & West Simon West, Middleham
Br Lynn Lodge Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Still a maiden but placed in handicaps on the Flat and over hurdles for his new yard in recent months Another who can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA87
11
FORTUITOUS
FAVOUR
(IRE) (105) 3/00435- 6 11-1
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Northwood Milan (IRE)
Ben Godfrey Decimus Racing XI
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br J. R. Weston Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who produced one of her better efforts over hurdles when third of 9 over 3m at Southwell in January but last of 5 in blinkers at Fontwell in March and off since TFRHHIII BHA87
12 ROYAL SAM (GB) (30) 4/536-56 BF
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Royal Nashkova
7 10-13
Harry Cobden
Mr W. Clifford Michael Blake, Trowbridge
Br Mr Paul Bocking Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but still a maiden under Rules. Recent chase efforts underwhelming but his mark has come down and well treated if a return to hurdles sparks a revival with Harry Cobden doing the steering TFRHHHII BHA85
13 INDIAN SUNBIRD (IRE) (24) 4FU5-P5 7 10-12
B g Hillstar - Mausin (IRE)
Harry Bannister
Mr N. Ender Sara Ender, Malton
Br Corrin Stud & Kevin Lynch Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy
TIMEFORM VIEW Had the reopposing Perfect Arch 15 lengths ahead in second when fifth of 9 at Market Rasen (20.5f, good) 24 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA84
14 STRIPE OF HONOUR (IRE) (27) 5P00-25 CD 11 10-8
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Miss Top (IRE)
Charlie Price (3)
Mrs Kathy Day Anthony Day, Hinckley
Br Michael Kearns Mr Day
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed his effectiveness when fresh when second on 3m Southwell reappearance in May and possible he found the run coming too soon when well held back there only 13 days later TFRHHIII BHA80
2023: GENTLEMAN VALLEY (FR) 7 11 2 Dylan Whelan 13-8 (Ben Pauling) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Hood worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 9, 10, 12.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Hugueneau (FR), 6-1 Getaway Glory (GB), Jolie Baie (FR), 15-2 Fine By Me (IRE), 10-1 Caspers Court (IRE), Perfect Arch (IRE), Royal Sam (GB), 20-1 Catuaba (IRE), 22-1 Fortuitous Favour (IRE), 33-1 Rocco Royale (IRE), Private Pike (GB), Borderline (IRE), 40-1 Stripe of Honour (IRE), 80-1 Indian Sunbird (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIME
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SIXTH RACE 5.00
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND
THE
RADIO WYVERN,
WHERE WORCESTER COMES FIRST 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) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Twiston-Davies (20 wins from 92 runners, 22%) runs ELECTRIC EDDY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 14 runners, 36%) runs VIRGINIA LODGE AND WHAT A FLIRTH
WEIGHTWATCHER: GERARD MENTOR won off a handicap mark of 102, his rating is now down 7lb to 95. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JYSUIS trained by S G West, Middleham, 172 miles.
ELECTRIC EDDY seems to be building up to something for Nigel Twiston-Davies, producing his best effort when third at Newton Abbot last time (the winner scored again on his next outing), so he is taken to get off the mark this time around. The Sad Shepherd has returned to form on his last 2 starts and could be the biggest threat, ahead of Afta Party.
1-2-3: 1.ELECTRIC EDDY 2.THE SAD SHEPHERD (IRE) 3.AFTA PARTY (IRE)
1 THE SAD SHEPHERD (IRE) (3) U260-33
7 12-0
B g Yeats (IRE) - Ciannte (IRE) David Bass Freeman, Gentech, Lloyd & Frith
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Br Mrs Linda Gault Planned Office Interiors Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWPosted much his best effort for this yard when third in handicap at Stratford (18.7f) in May and filled the same position at Bangor (16.7f, good) 3 days ago, despite having not always been fluent. Can make his presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA98
2 AFTA PARTY (IRE) (17) 3100-60
6 11-13
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Wood Fairy Fergus Gillard
Mr C. Hazzard
Mark Gillard, Sherborne
Br Worksop Manor Stud North Street Nurseries Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened his hurdles account in a Newton Abbot novice (16.8f) in October and, after a couple of lesser efforts, has shown better signs in handicaps at the same C&D on his last 2 starts On a workable mark based on the pick of his form on the Flat. TFRHHHHI BHA97
3 KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS (GB) (25) 05-30
B g Requinto (IRE) - Snowtime (IRE)
Thorne Farm Syndicate
4 11-12
Lorcan Murtagh
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Cover and Carry Limited Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat for David O’Meara and left his previous hurdling efforts behind when third in a Hereford maiden in May. Didn’t make much impact in handicap at Uttoxeter (16.8f, 25 days ago), but he’s not discounted given his ability on the level. TFRHHHII BHA100
4 GERARD MENTOR (FR)
(24) 2600-46 D
8 11-11
B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Trephine du Sulon (FR) Gavin Sheehan Garrett, Meacham & Woodhall
Br Vincent Le Roy et al
Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWWinless since scoring 4 times in 2022 but took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Ludlow in May. Wasn’t able to build on that effort at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) last time, though made a bad mistake 3 out so he’s not one to write off. TFRHHHII BHA95
5 ELECTRIC EDDY
(GB) (26) 0504-03
B g Mount Nelson - Airlie Beach (IRE)
6 11-10
Sam Twiston-Davies Mrs. Rowland Crellin
Br Mr Rowland Crellin
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
TIMEFORMVIEWSigns of ability for Prunella Dobbs in Ireland and has been going the right way in 3 starts for his current yard, third in handicap at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) on his latest outing Could be ready to open his account with more still to offer. TFRHHHHH BHA94
6 CALDWELL (GB) (55) PP//P5P-5 D BF
7 11-10
B g Dansili - Milford Sound Sean Quinlan
A. C. O’Keeffe Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice at Southwell on the Flat over the winter for Ivan Furtado, but back over hurdles he could finish only fifth of 9 in selling handicap at Fakenham (16f, good) on his stable debut 55 days ago. Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA94
7 VIRGINIA LODGE (GB) (194) 01P0- D
4 11-8
B f Berkshire (IRE) - Katy P Harry Skelton Winter Gold Racing 3
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Elms Stud Co Ltd & P. Atkinson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEWProved a different proposition to her debut when winning junior hurdle at Fakenham in November Hasn’t been able to repeat that effort in 2 starts since, but it still remains early days for her leading yard as she goes handicapping (has had a wind op). TFRHHHII BHA96
8
FERRYBRIDGE
(IRE) (13) 15-3226 D
Ch g Valirann (FR) - Star Seventeen
6 11-8
Ciaran O’Shea (7)
Think Big Partnership James Owen, Newmarket
Br Martin Moloney
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler who opened his chase account at the third attempt at Huntingdon in March, albeit left clear at the last.
Rare below-par effort at Stratford 13 days ago, but no surprise to see him bounce back returned to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA92
9
JYSUIS
(FR) (20) 3300-60
B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Bernice (FR)
Mr Richard C. Pearson
5 11-6
Bruce Lynn (3)
Simon West, Middleham
Br Haras de la Rousseliere SCEA The Injured Jockeys Fund
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced all 3 starts in bumpers in France but yet to finish better than mid-field for his current yard, failing to improve for the switch to handicaps when eighth of 13 at Southwell (15.8f, good) 20 days ago. Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA90
10 WHAT A FLIRTH (IRE)
(16) 25/00-0
B m Flemensfirth (USA) - What A Fashion (IRE)
Mr Dan Skelton
7 11-6
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Hugh O’Connor Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinanIrishpointandshowedsomeabilityonherhurdlesdebut Hasn’tgoneonfromthatinher2subsequentoutings,leaving D. E. Prendergast/off 11 months prior to her latest run at Hexham 16 days ago. Could yet do better in handicaps, though TFRHHIII BHA90
11 MAGGIE O (IRE) (68) 014F40-
Ch m Getaway (GER) - Laurens Trix (IRE)
6 11-1
William Maggs (5)
Red Rum Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br John Hore
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who got off the mark in this sphere on the back of a breathing op in handicap at Doncaster (16.6f) in November However, has been below that level since, making little impression at Ludlow (21.2f, good) when last seen in April. TFRHHIII BHA85
12 LOGISTICAL (IRE) (19) 53423-0
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Winter Ballerina
4 10-10
Nick Scholfield
P C F Racing Ltd Simon Hodgson, Hook
Br Sandra Russell
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden on Flat/over hurdles who showed some promise in juvenile hurdles for Tom Lacey during second half of last year Form has been going the wrong way for his current yard, though, well held on his last 3 outings (handicap hurdle debut on penultimate start) TFRHHIII BHA84
2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11, 12. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.
Stewards Note:
VIRGINIA LODGE: Following its run on 20/12/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 The Sad Shepherd (IRE), 9-2 Electric Eddy (GB), 8-1 Ferrybridge (IRE), 10-1 Virginia Lodge (GB), 11-1 Afta Party (IRE), Gerard Mentor (FR), 14-1 Kentucky Bluegrass (GB), Caldwell (GB), 16-1 What A Flirth (IRE), 22-1 Maggie O (IRE), 28-1 Jysuis (FR), 40-1 Logistical (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIME
DISTANCE
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
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SEVENTH RACE 5.30
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COUNTRY RACENIGHT WORCESTER RACECOURSE 18TH JULY
CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ LIMITED 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) 14 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (40 wins from 194 runners, 21%) runs MAYS HILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs EASTER JUNCTION LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOOT ‘N’ SHOE trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 207 miles.
RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY
A few in with a squeak but MAYS HILL found only an improved rival too strong over C&D last month, and with the winner that day going in again since, Fergal O’Brien’s 6-y-o is fancied to open her account in this sphere at the expense of Hazels Delight, who makes her handicap debut having shaped as though she would come on for her return at Market Rasen recently Inspector Lynley and Joker du Chenet can fight out third.
1.MAYS HILL 2.HAZELS DELIGHT (IRE) 3.INSPECTOR LYNLEY
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
1 EASTER JUNCTION
(IRE) (23) U446-64 6 11-12
Ch g Mount Nelson - Easter Day (IRE)
William Maggs (3) Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates- Easter Ju Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Simon Walford Olive Print & Graphics
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedonthefirstof2startsinbumpersandfairformwhenfourthinmaidensonfirst2completedstartsoverhurdles.His3handicaprunssubsequently have been disappointing, beaten further than looked likely for a long way at Bangor (19.6f, good) last month. Dropped another 3lb TFRHHHII BHA94
2 HAZELS DELIGHT (IRE) (24) 1/0PUP-5 D
B m Mount Nelson - Supreme Hazel (IRE)
5 11-9
Benjamin Macey (10)
Mr T. C. McKeever Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Eric Smith Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEWWon sole point but disappointing in a bumper (for Francesca Poste) and failed to complete in maiden hurdles last season Showed first form in this sphere when fifth at Market Rasen (18.6f, good) on return just over 3 weeks ago and she’s one to look out for now handicapping TFRHHHHI BHA91
3 RECORD ART
(FR) (32) 44/30-60
5 11-5
Ch g Recorder - Rock Art (IRE) Caoilin Quinn
Mr Angus Lowe Ralph Smith, Hungerford
Br Miss Melanie Austin Premier Performance
TIMEFORMVIEWModest form, fading in the closing stages when 4 lengths sixth of 10 on Market Rasen handicap debut in May. Not in same form at Ffos Las (15.8f, good) subsequently and now heads up in trip TFRHHHII BHA87
4 SECRET SAUCE (IRE) (7) 25F0-0P
4 11-2
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Pure Greed (IRE) Bradley Harris (3)
Secret Sauce Syndicate Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Michael Begley Clay Street Property Consultants
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on the Flat in Ireland and best effort over hurdles when runner-up in a Hereford novice in January. However, hasn’t managed to build on that since, including back on the Flat at Bath last week TFRHHIII BHA89
5 MAYS HILL (GB) (18) 1035-52
6 11-1
B m Kayf Tara - May Hay Jack Hogan (3)
Mr W. H. Carson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Minster Stud Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a Fontwell bumper but yet to match that form hurdles, put firmly in her place by an improved rival at this C&D (good to soft) 18 days ago. That winner has gone in again since, so she shouldn’t be underestimated for her top yard. TFRHHHHH BHA83
6 JOKER DU CHENET (FR) (16) 00P0-44
5 10-13
Br g Doctor Dino (FR) - Tanais du Chenet (FR) Ciaran O’Shea (7)
Pontoon racing James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mme Marie-Laure Besnouin The Rare Breed Meat Company
TIMEFORMVIEWRespectableeffortsatbestwithoutsuccessforStuartCrawford Low-keystartforyardbutshapedwithmoreencouragementthanpreviouslywhen fourth of 13 in handicap at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 16 days ago, left poorly placed Lurks on a good mark if he can build on that TFRHHHHI BHA81
7 BOOT ‘N’ SHOE (IRE) (24) 4//006-46
6 10-12
B g Ask - Phecda (FR) Aaron Anderson
Love To Race Partnership Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Stephen Haverty & Olive O’Driscoll Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped better than previously sent handicapping in tongue strap/cheekpieces when fourth of 16 in handicap at Kelso in May but unable to build on that subsequently at Market Rasen (20.6f, good). Mark eases another 3lb and he remains low mileage. TFRHHHII BHA80
8
GREAT WARFORD (IRE) (27) 06P0-6
Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Stormy Spirit (IRE)
5 10-12
Lewis Stones
Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Miss Noreen Hayes
Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Little show in 4 runs over hurdles, showing nothing in first-time cheekpieces after 5 months off on handicap debut at Southwell (15.8f, soft) recently Can only be watched. TFRHHIII BHA80
9
DRAGONBALL
PRINCE (IRE) (27) 540-P
B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Island Odyssey
Pete & Sue Maguire
4 10-10
Toby Wynne (3)
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Austin Nevin & Henrietta Egan Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended his time on the Flat (for Hugo Palmer) out of form No real promise in 4 hurdles for current yard (including on handicap debut last month) Looks an easy swerve TFRHHIII BHA83
10 INSPECTOR LYNLEY (GB) (53) 4345P-2
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Duchess of Seville
Neil Mulholland Racing Club
Br Mrs H R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys
7 10-9
Dylan Johnston
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who wasted no time getting back on the up faced with less testing conditions when runner-up on return at Stratford (22f, good) just over 7 weeks ago. Goes off the same mark back down to 2 1/2m and has leading claims if building on that TFRHHHHI BHA77
11 HAPPY COUNTY (FR)
(20) 6/PP-40
B g High Rock (IRE) - Osmazome (FR)
7 10-8
Bruce Lynn
Mr Paul Hothersall Simon West, Middleham
Br A. Jollivet, C. Lecomte & F. Lecomtre
TIMEFORMVIEW Little to shout about so far in a bumper/over hurdles but could make more of a splash now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA76
12 MRS KINSELLA
(IRE) (30) P36PP-P
B m Beat Hollow - Islandbane (IRE)
8 10-8
Finn Lambert
Kevin Boothby and John Lynk Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br C. J. Foy
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden Made frame a couple of times over hurdles for present yard last summer Didn’t take to chasing thereafter and pulled up on return at Stratford recently Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA76
2023: BENSINI 7 11 0 Liam Harrison 13-2 (Robbie Llewellyn) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 8, 10, 12. Stewards Note:
MAYS HILL: Following its run on 13/6/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Mays Hill (GB), 3-1 Inspector Lynley (GB), 7-1 Hazels Delight (IRE), 15-2 Easter Junction (IRE), 12-1 Joker du Chenet (FR), 18-1 Record Art (FR), 20-1 Boot ‘n’ Shoe (IRE), 28-1 Happy County (FR), 40-1 Dragonball Prince (IRE), Mrs Kinsella (IRE), 50-1 Secret Sauce (IRE), 100-1 Great Warford (IRE)
