FIRST RACE 2.00
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DOWNLOAD THE AK BETS APP 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) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & A O’Neill (21 wins from 139 runners, 15%) runs LIMETREE BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Williams (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs STRINGTOYOURBOW LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARCTIC AMBITION trained by P Robson, Alnwick, 271 miles.
CHEMICAL WARFARE is going the right way for his present yard, taking advantage of his lower hurdles mark in good style at Market Rasen, and remains of strong interest back over fences Limetree Boy should be suited by a return to this trip and can make his presence felt again, while Blazing Court made a positive start over fences when third over C&D last month.
1.CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) 2.LIMETREE BOY (IRE) 3.BLAZING COURT (IRE)
1
STRINGTOYOURBOW (IRE)
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Mimi And Bow
(54) 1//0PP3-P BF 7 12-0
Nick Scholfield Gillman Int Plywood St Quinton S-Daniel Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mr & Mrs R. & N. Furlong NAF
TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinninghurdlerwhoshowedsomepromiseafter19-monthabsenceatCheltenhaminOctober.Pulledupsentchasingonhisnext 2 starts but showed his first form in this sphere when third at Fakenham in March. Lost his action back over hurdles since TFRHHHII BHA105
2 ARCTIC AMBITION (IRE) (10) 0P40-62
9 11-13
B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - See The Clouds Craig Nichol Raceline Scotland Ltd Paul Robson, Alnwick
Br Mr & Mrs James Hannon
TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way for Gordon Elliott but step back in the right direction for this yard when second off reduced mark at Cartmel 10 days ago so claims can be made TFRHHHII BHA104
3 LIMETREE BOY (IRE) (51) 5034-32
8 11-11
B g Shirocco (GER) - Bells Glory (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mr M J Gaskell Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br John & Michelle Roche Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler who is yet to score in this sphere but has made the frame on each of his last 4 starts, shaping as if a return to further would suit when runner-up at Bangor (17.4f, good) last time Can make his presence felt again fitted with a tongue tie TFRHHHHI BHA102
4 TEXARD (FR) (34) 631-346 D
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Textuelle (FR)
9 11-11
Philip Armson (3)
Mr R. J. Armson Richard Armson, Melbourne
Br J. Missoffe & B.De La Motte Saint-Pierre
TIMEFORMVIEWEasily best effort for this yard when wide-margin winner at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) in April. Not in the same form since, though, sixth of 14 in handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 34 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA102
5 LOST CONNECTIONS
(IRE) (13) 3/12U-56 D
B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Mini Shan (IRE)
David Lipsey & OPD
8 11-9
Gavin Sheehan
Katy Price, Llanigon
Br Leonard Flynn Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWWon mares ’ handicap chase at Ludlow in May 2023 but ran poorly bidding for a repeat success there last month, dropping away quickly home turn. Let down by jumping back over hurdles since and bit to prove now. TFRHHIII BHA100
6 MYSTIC MAN (IRE) (34) 11P11-0 D BF
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Mystic Cherry (IRE)
The Dragon Partnership
7 11-9
Ben Bromley (5)
Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Peter and Maria Byrne OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of 2 of his 3 starts over fences for Oliver Sherwood and back-to-back wins for this yard over 20.5f at Southwell in September/October Ran modestly back down in trip there on return last month but type to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA100
7 BLAZING COURT (IRE) (25) 5253P-3 6 11-2
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Bright Blaze (IRE)
Sean Bowen Maughan, Parry, James & Thackray
Br J. H. Kidd
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler but is a chaser on looks and made a positive start in this sphere when third over C&D last month. Entitled to build on that and not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA93
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8 GOAHEADWITHTHEPLAN (IRE) (42) P//3421/-P 9 11-2
B g Stowaway - Backandillo (IRE)
Harry Cobden
Fawley House Stud Danni O’Neill, North Fawley
Br Oliver Loughlin Fawley House Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a 2m Uttoxeter handicap chase in July 2022 but proved very easy to back and was rusty on first run since when pulled up at Huntingdon 6 weeks ago. Might need this again TFRHIIII BHA93
9 CARNET DE STAGE (IRE) (19) 6036-42 D 9 11-2
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Comeragh Girl (IRE)
D. J. Jeffreys
Richie McLernon
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Mrs Hannah Crowley Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRan best race for a while when second in handicap hurdle (16/1) at this C&D 3 weeks ago. That was only his second start for this yard so warrants respect back over fences. TFRHHHII BHA93
10 IMPRESSION CHIC (FR) (226) 241222- 6 11-2
Gr m Spanish Moon (USA) - Chic Et Zen (FR)
Jonathan Burke
Mr M Scott Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
Br Mr J.Baudouin & Mr C. Baudouin
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who stepped up on her hurdles form when making a winning chase debut in a first-time tongue strap at Fontwell in October. Good runner-up efforts since and can give her running again if ready to go after 7 months off. TFRHHHHI BHA93
11 JUKEBOX D’EDDY
(FR) (23) PU46-35
B g Fly With Me (FR) - Ultime Creek (FR)
Mr I M Lewis
Br Mr Sebastien Berger
5 10-10
David Noonan
Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler All but came down first and pulled up in handicap at Ffos Las on chasing debut in November TFRHIIII BHA87
12 CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) (17)
B g Fame And Glory - Blazing Sky (IRE)
366-4F1
7 10-8
Jack Tudor
SendEmOn David Pipe, Wellington
Br Frank McGuinness Airdale Chemicals Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWNot long with this yard and was closing in third (looked a threat) when falling at the last over fences over C&D last month. Took advantage of lower hurdles mark at Market Rasen since and remains of strong interest back in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA85
13
DREADPOETSSOCIETY
B g Mahler - Deadly Pursuit (IRE)
A J Pegley
(IRE) (26) 0P56-04
6 10-2
Rex Dingle
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Patrick Kent Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers for Warren Greatrex and not a lot of form over hurdles. 3lb out of the handicap on chase bow. TFRHHIII BHA76
14
REINE DES TARTES (IRE)
(17) 31050-0 D 5 10-2
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Currently In Milan (IRE)
Mr D. Al-Mudallal
Br Colin Motherway
Adam Wedge
L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on last of 3 starts in points Offered little in trio of quick-fire novice hurdle runs earlier this year and similar story switched to fences/handicap at Market Rasen last month. 8lb out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA71
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 9, 10, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 7, 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10. Stewards Note:
STRINGTOYOURBOW: Following its run on 15/5/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. MYSTIC MAN: Following its run on 4/6/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. IMPRESSION CHIC: Following its run on 25/11/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Chemical Warfare (IRE), 8-1 Limetree Boy (IRE), 10-1 Arctic Ambition (IRE), Blazing Court (IRE), Impression Chic (FR), 12-1 Mystic Man (IRE), Carnet de Stage (IRE), 16-1 Stringtoyourbow (IRE), 20-1 Texard (FR), 22-1 Dreadpoetssociety (IRE), 25-1 Lost Connections (IRE), Jukebox d’Eddy (FR), 33-1 Reine des Tartes (IRE), 50-1 Goaheadwiththeplan (IRE)
SECOND RACE 2.35
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE AK BETS HOME OF FREE BETS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P & M Bowen (23 wins from 101 runners, 23%) runs JUDGE EARLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P & M Bowen (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs JUDGE EARLE LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUDGE EARLE trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
Cases can be made for several, but it could be worth taking a chance on JUDGE EARLE, who has shown little so far this season but is now 2lb lower than when winning at this course last summer Pilot Show finally added to his chasing debut success at Warwick just under 6 weeks ago so he can provide most resistance to the selection, with My Gift To You and Langley Hundred another couple fancied to be in the mix.
EARLE (IRE) 2.PILOT SHOW (IRE) 3.MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE)
1
JUDGE EARLE
(IRE) (19) 645-P00 CD
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Louis’s Teffia (IRE)
Mr Gwilym J. Morris
12 12-0
Sean Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Denis O’Roarke & Bernard Maxwell TIMEFORMVIEWBackinthegroovewhenscoringatUttoxeterandthistracklastJuly Ended2023intamefashionfittedinheadgear,however,andlittleencouragement all 3 outings this term (not given at all a hard time on latest). Now 2lb below last winning mark, market support should be noted. TFRHHHHH BHA110
2 JONY MAX (IRE) (19) P1P-4P0
B g Mahler - Supreme Sunday (IRE)
StQuintonMauleIntPlyw’dVordermanS-Daniel
9 12-0
Nick Scholfield
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br John and Miriam Murphy NAF
TIMEFORM VIEW Put a couple of below-par efforts behind him when landing a 6-runner contest from the front at Fakenham (24.2f, soft) in November Quickly back into his shell since and others more reliable. TFRHHIII BHA110
3 PILOT SHOW (IRE) (39) 2PP2-31
B g Yeats (IRE) - Castle Jane (IRE)
Eynon, Bryce & Rowley
7 11-12
Ben Bromley (5)
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Castle Jane Syndicate 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFinally added to his chasing debut success after a run of 11 defeats in the interim in 10-runner handicap at Warwick (24f, good to soft) just under 6 weeks ago. 5lb rise for that fair and he’s fancied to be in the shake-up with a conditional back on board TFRHHHHI BHA108
4 BEHIND THE CURTAIN (IRE) (33) 1P5-215
Br g Curtain Time (IRE) - Veronica’s Gift (IRE)
David Pipe Racing Club
10 11-11
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br M. Kelleher W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWCareer-bestwinoverhurdlesatHerefordinMaybutisyettomatchhisforminthatsphereafter3triesoverfences,doingwelltobrieflygetinto contention at Newton Abbot last month after significant interference early Cheekpieces on and it’s too soon to be writing him off. TFRHHHII BHA107
5 MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) (36) 121-220 C 6 11-9
B g Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE)
Harry Cobden
LPOG 23 NH James Owen, Newmarket
Br Michael Moloney racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORM VIEWImmediate improvement upon joining James Owen, scoring for fifth time at Catterick in March and backing it up with solid placed efforts at Fontwell and Cartmel (21.2f). Gave himself little chance through a dreadful round of jumping last time, but he can bounce back with Cobden booked TFRHHHHI BHA105
6 GALLOPING PRIDE (IRE) (34) 2//63P0-P 7 11-9
B g Yeats (IRE) - Rostellan (IRE) Tom Bellamy
The Diamonds Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Frank Motherway & Billy Fitzgerald Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWIs a maiden over hurdles and made a discouraging debut in this sphere at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) just under 5 weeks ago. Headgear goes on and needs to show plenty more before becoming of interest TFRHHIII BHA105
7 MIDNIGHT CENTURION (GB) (33) 13/32/3-F 8 11-9
B g Midnight Legend - Centoria (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
Ms K J Austin & Mr J Snowden Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br The Wife Loves It Partnership BetVictor
TIMEFORM VIEWLudlow maiden
in
1-2-3: 1.JUDGE
8
JOHNNY B (IRE) (43) 1PP02-P
B g Famous Name - Zoudie
Mrs Pam Roffe-Silvester
10 11-8
James Davies
Chris Down, Cullompton
Br Brian Gallivan Woodwarm Stoves
TIMEFORMVIEWOn a fair mark and bounced back when runner-up at Chepstow in April. Pulled up at Uttoxeter (24f, soft) just over 6 weeks ago so he’s a risky betting proposition TFRHHIII BHA104
9
LAND GENIE (GB) (58) 1/23F6-3
6 11-8
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Queen of The Stage (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mr T. C. McKeever Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mrs S. A. Noott Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertoConstitutionHillwhomadeawinningstarttohiscareerinHuntingdonbumperlastspring Showedmuchimprovedformonhandicap debut when third of 7 in hurdle at Warwick (25f, good) a couple of months ago and now heads over the larger obstacles. One to consider TFRHHHII BHA104
10 LANGLEY HUNDRED (IRE) (24) 2545-22 D 7 11-7
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Theregoesthetruth (IRE)
Micheal Nolan
The Englands and Heywoods Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Pius Collins Philip Hobbs Racing TIMEFORMVIEWDualstayinghandicaphurdlewinnerwhohaseasedinweightsandreturnedtopickofhischaseform(alsohadwindop)whenrunner-upat Newton Abbot last month Narrowly denied again at the same track 9 days later and is now 3lb higher Remains a leading player TFRHHHHI BHA103
11
GLENGEEVER
(IRE) (20) 3331-P6
Gr g Scorpion (IRE) - Anns Island (IRE)
8 11-6
Mrs Carol Kennedy Ben Lund, Bridgwater
Br Mr Alastair Mckay
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinner/dualwinneroverhurdleswhomademostofgoodopportunitywhenlanding2-runnerExeternovicechase(24.2f)inOctober.However,folded tamely at Southwell (after another wind op) in May and was let down by his attitude rather
12 JESSIE LIGHTFOOT (IRE) (25) 31-3135 10 11-6
B m Yeats (IRE) - Needle Doll (IRE)
Henry Brooke
Catch Twenty Two Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br Sean Keane
TIMEFORM VIEWRevitalised by a return to Henry Oliver, scoring over fences at Taunton and Southwell before a solid fifth (from 2lb out of weights) of 8 in handicap chase at this C&D (good) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on and could well have a say. TFRHHHII BHA102
13 FAVORI DE SIVOLA (FR) (33) P/545P-4 D 9 11-6
B g Noroit (GER) - Suave de Sivola (FR)
Mrs Jane Williams
David Noonan
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Br Gilles Trapenard, C. G. Chambery et al Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWPotentially well handicapped and, having rejoined his former yard from David Pipe, hinted at a revival after 7 months off/wind op at Newton Abbot last month. Down another 3lb and could go well TFRHHHII BHA102
14 RAINDANCE QUEEN
(IRE) (37) 0P00-P0
B m Getaway (GER) - Fair Funny (IRE)
Debestracing
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
7 10-2
James Best
William de Best-Turner, Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed both starts between the flags early in 2022 but has shown little in over hurdles, including handicaps. Huge outsider sent chasing TFRHIIII BHA75
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Visor worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 9, 10, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 10, 13. Stewards Note:
BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Following its run on 5/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was badly hampered at a fence. GALLOPING PRIDE: Following its run on 4/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Pilot Show (IRE), 6-1 My Gift To You (IRE), Langley Hundred (IRE), 17-2 Land Genie (GB), 10-1 Midnight Centurion (GB), Jessie Lightfoot (IRE), 14-1 Behind The Curtain (IRE), 16-1 Galloping Pride (IRE), 18-1 Favori de Sivola (FR), 33-1 Judge Earle (IRE), Johnny B (IRE), 50-1 Jony Max (IRE), 66-1 Raindance Queen (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 3.10
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & A O’Neill (21 wins from 139 runners, 15%) runs BOB BOB RICARD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs FINE MARGIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: FINE MARGIN trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.
FINE MARGIN got off the mark in straightforward fashion at Fontwell last time and he’s the one to beat as he makes only his fifth start for Willie Mullins The biggest threat could be Bob Bob Ricard, who returns to hurdling having won both starts over fences this season, with Sheer Joy the pick of the remainder.
1.FINE MARGIN (IRE) 2.BOB BOB RICARD (IRE)
JOY (IRE)
1 FINE MARGIN (IRE) (43) 20/2P0-1
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sumtin Nice (IRE)
7 11-9
Mr P. W. Mullins
Mr P. Davies W. P. Mullins, Ireland
Br Seamus Cooney
TIMEFORMVIEWAfter a couple of lesser efforts, got back on track when landing the odds in a Fontwell maiden (19.1f, good) in May. Remains early days for his leading yard and he looks to hold leading claims of following up with cheekpieces added TFRHHHHH BHA128
2 BOB BOB RICARD (IRE)
(19) 2536-11 CD
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Russian Memories (FR)
6 11-2
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mr Paul Downing Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Made an encouraging hurdles debut when runner-up at Wetherby in October, but didn’t manage to build on that last season However, he has won both starts since sent chasing, scoring at this course (20f, good) 19 days ago. Respected back hurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA117
3 NO PROMISES
(IRE) (27) 23/21P/-P
B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Tamara Who (IRE)
10 11-2
Ben Poste
Miss S. Cameron Steph Cameron, Bratton
Br Roger McGrath
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful once from 6 starts in points in 2022, but after a lengthy absence he was pulled up in maiden hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good) 27 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 RUBY’S COMET (GB) (98) 0/060PP-
B g Telescope (IRE) - Cresswell Ruby (IRE)
6 11-2
Ben Jones
Eddie And John Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
Br R. B. Mckay
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to 3 winners but didn’t offer much in a couple of bumpers and has fared little better over hurdles, well beaten in maiden at this course (23f, good to soft) when last seen 11 months ago. TFRHIIII BHA64
5 SHEER JOY (IRE) (63) P-2
B g Yeats (IRE) - Bannow Girl (IRE)
5 11-2
David Bass
S W Racing Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Mr Jonathan Deacon Planned Office Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW €15,000 3-y-o, £10,000 5-y-o, Yeats gelding Closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Arthur’s Quay, stays 3m Dam unraced half-sister to top-class hurdler (winner up to 3m) Bannow Bay. Runner-up on completed start in Irish points Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 TOTOWOLFE (GB) (62) 1/5600-0
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Miss Sophierose (IRE)
Thorne Farm Racing Ltd
7 11-2
David Noonan
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Mr P Fisher, Mr W Fisher & Mr C. Austin Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer but hasn’t gone on from his hurdling debut effort, in first-time cheekpieces when seventh of 10 in handicap at Ffos Las (20f, good to soft) in May. Has work to do having had a wind op TFRHHIII BHA88
7 DEFINITE DREAM (IRE) (57) PrP/PP-3
B m Mahler - Definite Asset (IRE)
6 10-9
Brendan Powell
Mrs Barbara Coakley Denis Coakley, West Ilsley
Br Derwent Dene Farm Denis Coakley Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW €800 3-y-o, £15,000 4-y-o, Mahler mare. Sister to fairly useful hurdler Kingston Retreat, stays 3m Dam unraced half-sister to 2m-17f Italian jumps winner A Plus Ma Puce Maiden pointer, finishing third on her latest outing in May. TFRHHIII BHA-
1-2-3:
8
HAWK JET (GB) (36) 0-0
4 10-4
B f Hawkbill (USA) - Taleteller (USA) Joe Anderson (3)
Mr George Darling Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br D. R. Botterill & Lord Marchwood
TIMEFORM VIEWHad been going the right way on the Flat but not much impact in 2 starts over hurdles, off a further 4 months before finishing seventh of 12 in maiden at Fakenham (16f, good) last month Could fare better upped in trip with her latest run behind her TFRHHHII BHA-
9 KIRKUILA (IRE) (244) 5P-
4 10-4
B f Churchill (IRE) - Alphabetique Richie McLernon
K. W. Sneath Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Ringfort Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaidenontheFlatandrantoasimilarlevelsenthurdlingwhenfifthin10-runnerjuvenileatCork(16.1f,goodtosoft)inOctober. Pulled up at Fairyhouse the following month, though, and absent since ahead of first run since leaving James M. Barrett TFRHHHII BHA-
10 OCEANA ORANGE (GB) (13) 00-0
4 10-4
Ch f Garswood - Oceana Blue Lee Edwards
Mr Frank Hutchinson Adam West, Epsom
Br Karl Fischer
TIMEFORMVIEWLittle form on the Flat and, making second start for her current yard, finished well held tried again over hurdles in a Newton Abbot novice (21.6f, good) 13 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
2023: IKE SPORT (FR) 5 11 2 Sam Twiston-Davies 8-11 (Neil Mulholland) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 2-5 Fine Margin (IRE), 9-2 Bob Bob Ricard (IRE), 18-1 Sheer Joy (IRE), 28-1 Hawk Jet (GB), 40-1 Totowolfe (GB), Kirkuila (IRE), 66-1 Definite Dream (IRE), 100-1 No Promises (IRE), Ruby’s Comet (GB), Oceana Orange (GB)
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FOURTH RACE 3.45
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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BETS MEET CELEBRANT DAVE ON-COURSE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£18600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7513, 2nd £3755, 3rd £1879, 4th £939, 5th £469. (Penalty Value £9822.66)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (40 wins from 197 runners, 20%) runs TEQANY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (5 wins from 36 runners, 14%) runs PARTY BUSINESS LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR FREEDOM trained by S West, Lewes, 157 miles.
MR FREEDOM is just 1lb higher than his last winning mark and looked better than ever on the Flat recently, so he’s worth taking a chance on. The four-timer-seeking Bethpage is an obvious threat and Lallygag should be on the premises.
1-2-3: 1.MR FREEDOM 2.BETHPAGE (IRE) 3.LALLYGAG (GER)
1 TEQANY (IRE) (975) 1142/32//-
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE)
10 12-0
Jonathan Burke
Mrs June Watts Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Yeomanstown Stud Pertemps
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler Creditable 5 1/2 lengths second of 6 to Sceau Royal in Elite Hurdle (14/1) at Wincanton (15.2f, good) Up in trip but hard to know what he’s capable of having been off over 2 years. TFRHHHII BHA135
2 TRONADOR (IRE) (29) 0/3P5F-1 D
Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Autumn Leaves (FR)
8 11-10
Lewis Saunders (10)
Mr M Wasylocha Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br B. Sangster & Freynestown Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t had much racing for this yard and was back to best when scoring at Plumpton in May. Not disgraced on the Flat since and should be considered TFRHHHII BHA131
3 MR FREEDOM (GB) (17) U2102-P
B g Sixties Icon - Waitingforachance
5 11-5
Marc Goldstein
The Affordable (3) Partnership Sheena West, Lewes
Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Southdowns Unleashed
TIMEFORMVIEWMost consistent sort who produced another likeable display when second to a big improver in the Sussex Champion Hurdle in March. Pulled up next time but has got back on track on the Flat since TFRHHHHH BHA126
4 PARTY BUSINESS (IRE) (10) 4U5-5P0
B g Shantou (USA) - Marias Dream (IRE)
8 11-5
Charlie Todd Eventmasters Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br R. Cody Eventmasters Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who is becoming well treated but arrives on the back of a below-par effort at Bangor Best opposed unless the market speaks in his favour TFRHHIII BHA126
5 CHILINLIKEAVILLAIN (IRE) (23) 20/321/-P D
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Witneses Daughter (IRE)
Craig & Laura Buckingham
Br J. Lavan & G. Phelan
7 11-1
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Manor Farm Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Southwell maiden hurdle in March 2023 but absent from then until a tame display at Hexham last month. Has a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA122
6 UGGY UGGY UGGY (GB) (33) 4145-15 BF 6 11-1
Ch g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Aragons Gambler
Bradley Harris (3) Talking Horses Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
Br Miss Kirstin Young
TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win in hurdle at Warwick in May. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (13/8) at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 33 days ago. Still of interest and this race should be run to suit TFRHHHHI BHA122
7 LALLYGAG (GER) (13) P50-32r 7 11-1
B g It’s Gino (GER) - Laviola (GER) Harry Cobden
Mr D. G. Staddon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Stall 5-Stars Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWDown the weights following a series of below-par efforts and back on track last two completed starts Still going as well as any when ran out at the third last at Newton Abbot last time, so he’s very much of interest TFRHHHHI BHA122
8
LIVERPOOL KNIGHT
B g Golden Horn - Nouriya
(GB) (31) 4212-64
6 10-12
Sean Bowen
Mr Jon Button Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back winner of Uttoxeter novice events last July and progressed again when making all in a 2m handicap here in September. Back on track when fourth at Market Rasen last month but mark demands more. TFRHHHII BHA119
9 AS TEARS GO BY (GB) (20)
11050-P
B g Vadamos (FR) - Our Girl Salley (IRE)
Mark E Smith and David Lestrange
Br Mr Rowland Crellin
6 10-10
Cian Chester (10)
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
TIMEFORMVIEWHit the target twice for Gordon Elliott last May but form tailed off badly thereafter and was unable to deliver on debut for this yard at Stratford 20 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA117
10 HARDY BOY (FR) (19)
3223-3P D
Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Alize du Berlais (FR)
7 10-2
Ben Jones
Martin & Lynn Jones Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mr Andre Jean Quesny Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Found a good run of form coming to a halt in handicap chase here last time Returns to hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA108
11 BETHPAGE (IRE) (27) 6341-11 D
B m Getaway (GER) - Princess Knapping (IRE)
Bonita Racing Club
Br Liam O’Regan
6 10-2
Joe Anderson (3)
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive mare who completed the hat-trick in good style at Southwell last month. Even more to come and makes plenty of appeal despite being 1lb wrong at the weights. TFRHHHHI BHA108
2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Stewards Note:
AS TEARS GO BY: Following its run on 18/6/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. HARDY BOY: Following its run on 19/6/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Mr Freedom (GB), 11-2 Bethpage (IRE), 6-1 Uggy Uggy Uggy (GB), 13-2 Tronador (IRE), Lallygag (GER), 9-1 Liverpool Knight (GB), 11-1 Teqany (IRE), 16-1 Hardy Boy (FR), 28-1 Chilinlikeavillain (IRE), 33-1 Party Business (IRE), 100-1 As Tears Go By (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIME
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
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AK BETS BIG PRICES BIG LIMITS 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) 19 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (40 wins from 197 runners, 20%) runs FAHA BELLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Blake (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs ROYAL SAM LONGEST TRAVELLER: MORO ROCK trained by S Ender, Malton, 176 miles.
FAHA BELLE gets the nod on the back of a pair of runner-up efforts this season. James Owen has booked Harry Cobden for Grove Road who could be a big threat if building on his stable debut fourth. Recent Market Rasen 1-2 Mattie Ross and Moro Rock also make the shortlist.
1.FAHA BELLE (IRE) 2.GROVE ROAD (IRE) 3.MATTIE ROSS
1 ELECTRIC JET (IRE) (27) 5/3F4-F3
Ch g Jet Away - Cherry Island (IRE)
5 12-0
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mrs Fitri Hay Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Ms Cecily Purcell JMH Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points and has reached the frame on all 3 completed starts over hurdles, showing himself none the worse for a heavy fall at Bangor when third of 14 in 20.5f Southwell maiden 4 weeks ago. Back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA100
2 MATTIE ROSS (GB) (24) 6462-41 D
B m Champs Elysees - Ommadawn (IRE)
8 12-0
Finn Lambert (3)
The Zara Syndicate Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Mr & Mrs R. & P. Scott Tori Global
TIMEFORMVIEWGained reward for some creditable efforts this spring when winning 23f Market Rasen handicap 24 days ago by 5 1/2 lengths from reopposing Moro Rock Ought to remain very competitive up 6lb. TFRHHHHI BHA100
3 CHAMPETRE (IRE) (32) 24/PP-04
B g Champs Elysees - Romantic Fashion (IRE)
The Hill Barn Syndicate
Br Ms Kathryn Tottenham
6 12-0
James Davies
Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Oliver Signy Racing LLP
TIMEFORMVIEWFair bumper performer for Harry Whittington Easily best effort over hurdles for new yard when fourth in 23f Uttoxeter novice 32 days ago, looking suited to the longer trip Makes handicap debut with a first-time visor replacing regular cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA100
4 MOODOFTHEMOMENT (IRE) (50) P3P1-11
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Mood I’m In (GER)
Clan McNeil
7 11-13
Tom Bellamy
David Dennis, Banbury
Br Andrew Pierce DD Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWModest hurdler/chaser for David Pipe Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations on return from a break for new yard TFRHHIII BHA99
5 GROVE ROAD (IRE) (24) 665P-04
Ch g Mahler - Dear Frankie (IRE)
Mr J Owen
Br Gareth Adair
8 11-11
Harry Cobden
James Owen, Newmarket
James Owen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWLookeda promisingstayer in the makingwhenwinning abrace of novice hurdles in late2022 Largely disappointing since but his mark has come down as a result and last month’s stable debut fourth at Newton Abbot wasn’t without promise. Respected under Cobden TFRHHHHI BHA97
6 DASHER (IRE) (19) 3/506-5P 6 11-10
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - High Dolly (IRE)
Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
Jamie Brace (7)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Teresa Keane Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty when placed in a pair of bumpers and stepped up on previous hurdling form when fifth in a handicap at Uttoxeter (23f) in May. Pulled up here since, though TFRHHIII BHA96
7 ASTROMAN (GB) (26) 2430-03
B g Garswood - Mega (IRE)
Mr Adrian Hosie
7 11-9
Tom Cannon
Syd Hosie, Sherborne
Br Mystic Meg Limited Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over hurdles at the start of last summer and shrugged of some lesser efforts when third of 10 in Fontwell handicap 26 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA95
1-2-3:
8
FAHA BELLE (IRE) (23) 0440-22
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Nia (IRE)
6 11-9
Jonathan Burke
The FOB Racing Partnership 10 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr Matt O’Connor BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who arrives on the back of good runner-up efforts in handicaps at Market Rasen (20.5f, good) and Uttoxeter (23f, soft) in recent months. Big player TFRHHHHH BHA95
9
NO
WAY PEDRO
(IRE) (19) 160-644 C
B g Kalanisi (IRE) - See Lucy (IRE)
10 11-4
Harry Reed
Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
Br Pat Duggan
TIMEFORMVIEW3-3 in Britain for Brian Barr last summer over shorter (including here) but hasn’t fired in the same way since joining this stable Latest course fourth was a bit better but need to see more. TFRHHIII BHA90
10 MAGICAL ARTHUR
(IRE) (51) 5306P-0
B g Yeats (IRE) - Miss Cilla (IRE)
6 11-2
Sean Quinlan
Harbour Rose Partnership Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br E. O’Gorman PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Little form over hurdles for Phil Kirby, including in handicaps this spring Best watched on stable debut unless the betting hints otherwise TFRHHIII BHA88
11 CASPERS COURT
(IRE) (40) 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
TIMEFORM VIEW On a career-low and turned in one of his best recent efforts when second of 5 at Newton Abbot (21.5f, soft) 40 days ago. Cheekpieces refitted. Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA88
12
VALENTINE GETAWAY (IRE)
(39) 4423-2F
B m Getaway (GER) - Awesome Miracle (IRE)
6 11-1
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
The Valentine Partnership Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Richella Rohan Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent sort who made the frame again when good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f, good, 4/1) in May. Fell before halfway at Ffos Las since Claims if none the worse. TFRHHHII BHA87
13 MORO
ROCK
(IRE) (24) 45P4-F2
B g Morozov (USA) - Ms Jilly Maaye (IRE)
7 10-13
Harry Bannister Yorkshire Horseracing Sara Ender, Malton
Br James Flood Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to form when 5 1/2 lengths second of 9 to Mattie Ross in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Market Rasen (23f, good) 24 days ago. Ought to be in the thick of things from an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHI BHA85
14 ROYAL
SAM
(GB) (37) 4/536-56 BF
7 10-13
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Royal Nashkova Adam Wedge
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 TFRHHIII BHA85
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Visor worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 11, 12, 14.
Stewards Note:
ASTROMAN: Following its run on 12/6/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Grove Road (IRE), 15-2 Faha Belle (IRE), 8-1 Mattie Ross (GB), 10-1 Valentine Getaway (IRE), Moro Rock (IRE), 11-1 Electric Jet (IRE), 12-1 Astroman (GB), Caspers Court (IRE), 16-1 No Way Pedro (IRE), 22-1 Moodofthemoment (IRE), Royal Sam (GB), 25-1 Champetre (IRE), Dasher (IRE), 33-1 Magical Arthur (IRE)
RECORD TIMES
2m (Hurdle) Moonday Sun (USA) (3yo+)
2m½f (Chase) Mercian
2m4f (Hurdle) Doubly Clever (IRE) (3yo+)
2m4f (Chase) Rene’s Girl (IRE) (4yo+)
2m7f (Hurdle) Rolling Maul (IRE) (4yo+) 17Sep18 5m
2m7f (Chase) Go Another One (IRE) (4yo+) 01Sep19
Partnership
SIXTH RACE 4.50
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE AK BETS BEST PRICE EURO 2024 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) 11 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Mulholland (29 wins from 191 runners, 15%) runs EMANATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (3 wins from 22 runners, 14%) runs CHATTY CHICH LONGEST TRAVELLER: ESPERTI trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
While dropping back in trip may not be entirely ideal for CHATTY CHICH, she may well get away with it on this galloping track, with her recent successes at around 3m gained on sharper courses She is certainly progressive and a 5lb rise for her latest victory looks manageable. Ascension Day is second choice, while A Tickatickatiming, Emanate, recent C&D winner Mactavish and Robber’s Bridge all appealing as live each-way candidates. 1-2-3:
1.CHATTY CHICH 2.ASCENSION DAY (IRE) 3.A TICKATICKATIMING
colours no horse age st lb
1 ASCENSION DAY (IRE) (25) r032-22
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Toulon Breeze (IRE)
7 12-0
William Maggs (5)
Bourton Racing Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Eric Barrett Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-raced maiden who has improved switched to handicaps the last twice, going close at Southwell and this course (both at around 2m on good/good to soft). Moving back up in trip shouldn’t be an issue and another bold show likely in a first-time tongue strap. TFRHHHHI BHA105
2 FRICOTIN (FR) (179) 556/P6P-
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Flambeuse
5 12-0
Toby Wynne (3)
Mr Steve Wynne Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mr Jaques Cypres et al. Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful hurdles/chase winner for Francois Nicolle in 2022 but he hasn’t shown much in 3 starts for present yard Now tried in cheekpieces. TFRHIIII BHA105
3
CHATTY
CHICH
(GB) (36) 6002-11
B m Presenting - Banjaxed Girl
Chugg, Fowler & Skelton
6 12-0
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEWHas improved since switched to handicaps and faced with a stiffer test, scoring on good ground at Huntingdon (25f) and Fakenham (23.4f) on her last 2 starts. 5lb rise for latest success looks fair and this progressive hat-trick seeker will have every chance if coping with this drop in trip TFRHHHHH BHA105
4
TORONET
(FR) (145) 61/0434-
B g Martinborough (JPN) - Toraja (FR)
5 12-0
Adam Wedge
Christine Teasdale and Partner L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Br A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of aFrench claiminghurdle last February (subsequentlyclaimedfrom JulienPhelippon for €19,999). Creditableeffortsin Uttoxeter and Hereford handicaps (both at around this trip) earlier in the year but improvement will be needed if he’s to emerge on top here. TFRHHIII BHA105
5 KAYF LEGEND (GB) (33)
561P/0-0
6 11-11
B g Kayf Tara - Camina Freddie Gordon (5)
The Morestead Remount Syndicate Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Mrs H I. S. Calzini Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Struck at the second attempt over hurdles at Lingfield (2m, good) last February but his efforts since returning from over a year off in March have not been at all inspiring TFRHHIII BHA102
6 I SHUT THAT D’OR (FR)
(40) UPPP3-P
6 11-11
B g Barastraight - Anicka d’Or (FR) Brendan Powell
Mr C. L. Tizzard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Mr Mathieu Lalanne & Mr Gilles Chaignon Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWBelied odds of 50/1 when taking a Wincanton novice hurdle in January 2023 but it’s hard to know what to expect of him back in this sphere following an unsuccessful stint over fences. TFRHHIII BHA102
7 MACTAVISH (GB) (12) 132-241 CD 7 11-10
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - On Holiday Stan Sheppard
Mr Barry Hawkins Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br M. W. Easterby
TIMEFORMVIEWRecorded back-to-back wins at Hereford (both at 21.7f) last year and back on the scoresheet when making all over this C&D (good) recently 6lb rise will ask a question of him but he will be a threat if in a similar mood TFRHHHII BHA101
8
ESPERTI (IRE) (242) 3/600PP-
B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE)
Toni & Dai
Br Ms Helga Moore
7 11-9
Sean Bowen
David Rees, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler in Ireland for Peter Fahey but he has failed to fire in 5 outings for this yard TFRHHIII BHA100
9 A TICKATICKATIMING
B m Sixties Icon - Hi Note
The Bull boys
(GB) (57) 53123-4
6 11-9
Marc Goldstein
Sheena West, Lewes
Br Miss S. West Southdowns Unleashed
TIMEFORMVIEWFairbumperwinnerandmatchedthatleveloverhurdleswhenholdingongamelyforsuccessin2mmares’maidenatthisPlumpton(2m,goodtosoft)inNovember Ultimately paid the price for pressing on too hard too far out back there over 20.5f last time and she’s by no means discounted. TFRHHHII BHA100
10 OMEGA (GER) (525) 16/056/-
B g Adlerflug (GER) - Ormita (GER)
M. F. Harris
Br Gestut Romerhof
6 11-8
Harry Cobden
Harriet Dickin, Midford
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinnerontheFlatinGermanyandmadeawinninghurdlesbowinFrancebackinMarch2022 Comfortablyheldbothstartsfornewyardinrecent months and 17-month absence to overcome but booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye and it’ll be interesting to how he fares in the betting. TFRHHIII BHA99
11 FABREZE (IRE) (322) 641400- D
B m Ask - Ariel Star (IRE)
9 11-0
Harry Kimber RS Racing - Sparky’s Syndicate
Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Mr Frank Doyle RS Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWBenefitted from a more positive ride (equipped with cheekpieces) when clear-cut winner of a 2 1/2m mares ’ handicap at Uttoxeter last June Safely held all 3 subsequent starts and needs to get back on track for new yard following a wind op/10 month absence. TFRHHIII BHA91
12 DANNY’S FRIEND (IRE) (39) 00-40
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Baby Briggs (IRE)
5 11-0
Nick Scholfield
Sue Howell David Dennis, Banbury
Br John Mounsey DD Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWAppeared to take a step forward when fourth of 11 at Stratford on the third of his 3 starts in maiden hurdles. However, improvement was not forthcoming on subsequent handicap debut at Ffos Las (15.8f, good) and he has switched yards since TFRHIIII BHA91
13 ROBBER’S BRIDGE (IRE) (54) 63212-2
B g Frammassone (IRE) - Mille Et Une Nuits (FR)
Rupert Martin
6 10-10
James Best
Simon Earle, Marlborough
Br Mrs P. M. Grainger Dextra Group PLC
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of just one of his 17 starts over hurdles but he’s been in good form in recent months, again finding just one too good in a 15-runner Ffos Las handicap (2 1/2m, good) last time Hard to grumble with a 2lb nudge and this 6-y-o should be competitive once more. TFRHHHII BHA87
14 EMANATE (GB) (19) 1450-43 C
B g Coach House (IRE) - Emerald Girl (IRE)
6 10-10
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr John Heaney Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Heaney Family Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of back-to-back 2 handicaps here last summer and back to form the last twice, making the frame at Fontwell and most recently on first attempt at this trip over C&D 19 days ago. Place possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA87
2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11. Stewards Note:
I SHUT THAT D’OR: Following its run on 29/5/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Chatty Chich (GB), 7-1 Ascension Day (IRE), 15-2 Mactavish (GB), 9-1 Robber’s Bridge (IRE), 10-1 Emanate (GB), 12-1 A Tickatickatiming (GB), 14-1 I Shut That d’Or (FR), Omega (GER), 20-1 Fabreze (IRE), 22-1 Toronet (FR), 28-1 Kayf Legend (GB), 66-1 Fricotin (FR), Danny’s Friend (IRE), 200-1 Esperti (IRE)
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ABOUT TWO MILES (2M)
THE AK BETS EMILE HESKEY EUROS VIDEO MARES’ 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 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (40 wins from 197 runners, 20%) runs DREAMING DIAMOND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (3 wins from 22 runners, 14%) runs VITANI
WEIGHTWATCHER: VISION OF HOPE won off a handicap mark of 86, her rating is now down 5lb to 81. LONGEST TRAVELLER: KARANNELLE trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
It will be worth noting if VITANI is strong in the market, having dropped 4lb in the weights since her latest start, which was in a Grade 3 Cheltenham handicap She could be seen in an altogether different light now dropped in class on what will be just her third start for the Skelton yard. Karannelle has also edged down the weights and is one of several dangers, along with Pump It Up and Dreaming Diamond 1-2-3: 1.VITANI 2.KARANNELLE (IRE) 3.PUMP
IT UP
colours no horse age st lb
1 VITANI (GB) (81) 11060P- D
Gr f Roaring Lion (USA) - Kiyoshi
The Thirsty Boys
Br The Kiyoshi Partnership
4 11-13
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 2 juvenile hurdles for Adam West last summer and while she has failed to fire in 2 starts for present connections, this represents a significant drop in class One to monitor closely in the betting. TFRHHHHH BHA96
2 QUICK OF THE NIGHT (GB) (25) 30/545-3
B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Message Personnel (FR)
Mr D. T. Carder
7 11-12
Lee Edwards
Dave Roberts, Kenley
Br Goldford Stud Clearview Accountants
TIMEFORM VIEWShowed some ability in maiden hurdles and upped her game when third of 9 on handicap bow over this C&D last month. There’s a suspicion that she may have been somewhat flattered by her proximity to the first 2 that day but it was nevertheless a step in the right direction. TFRHHHII BHA91
3 HEDERA PARK (IRE) (12) 4314-00 C 6 11-12
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ivy Queen (IRE)
Mr Daf Jones
Br Grange Stud
Harry Cobden
Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
TIMEFORMVIEWReached the frame 3 times in maiden/novice hurdles before improving to make a winning handicap debut over 2 1/2m here in September. However, a trio of heavy defeats have followed and she now finds herself with a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA91
4 KARANNELLE (IRE) (24) 420P-50 D
9 11-12
B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Dance Lively (USA) Sean Bowen
Mr D. Rees
Br Mr David Bobbett
David Rees, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORMVIEWShapedencouraginglyinaracenotruntosuitafter7monthsoffatNewtonAbbot(16.8f,good)andsheshouldn’tbejudgedtooharshly on subsequent display at the same course (race wasn’t run to suit). Looks dangerous having slipped to an attractive mark TFRHHHHI BHA91
5 AVIEWOFTHESTARS (GB) (48) 0115-43 CD 6 11-9
B m Telescope (IRE) - Chilla Cilla Liam Harrison
Dr James Barry Johnson Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Mr HT Cole Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWTwo from 2 upon joining Fergal O’Brien during the autumn and took a step firmly back in the right direction on third run for this yard at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) in May. Reproduction of that effort would give her a serious each-way chance TFRHHHII BHA88
6 OLIVIA KATE (GB) (12) 00-034 5 11-7
Gr m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Another Kate (IRE) Stan Sheppard
Mr David M. Richards Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br D. M. Richards
TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in bumpers and while she has shown ability in maiden/novice company in this sphere, a sizeable step forward will be needed if she’s to ruffle feathers now pitched into a handicap. TFRHIIII BHA86
7 RYDER’S ROCK (GB) (20) 2053-53 6 11-7
B m Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Featherweight (IRE) Brendan Powell
The FTC Syndicate Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Jeremy Gompertz Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWRemains winless following 9 attempts but, to her credit, she has finished in the money on 4 occasions, including when third in a 10-runner Stratford handicap (16.3f, good to soft) last time Still, more will be needed if she’s to open her account. TFRHHHII BHA86
8
CULLIGRAN
(IRE) (27) 5F44-23
Gr m Notnowcato - Moonlit Theatre (IRE)
5 11-4
Nick Scholfield
The Cross Racing Club John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Miss Mary Morgan Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWSome improvement sent handicapping on her last 2 starts, albeit she did disappoint with her finishing effort having looked a big threat at the second-last at Southwell (20.4f, good) last time Perhaps this drop back in trip will help and she’s not without each-way hope TFRHHHII BHA83
9 PUMP
IT UP (GB) (115) 40/033/2- D 6 11-4
Ch m Charming Thought - Cherry Malotte
James Davies
Exors of the Late Mr Mike Roberts Marie Martin, Hailsham
Br Phil Cunningham
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of Hereford maiden hurdle back in February 2022 and placed in 2m handicaps on her last 3 starts, including when runner-up on return from a year off at Fakenham in March. Couldn’t rule out off the same mark with that run under her belt. TFRHHHII BHA83
10 WELL VICKY
(IRE) (19) 0/PP-05P D 7 11-4
B m Well Chosen - Vicante (IRE)
The Hawkins Partnership
David Bass
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Michael Lane Planned Office Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won her first 3 handicaps in 2022/23 but has found life tougher since and she’s hard to warm to on the back of a below-par effort over this C&D last time TFRHIIII BHA83
11
DREAMING DIAMOND (IRE)
(25) 34P-P35 CD 7 11-2
B m Shirocco (GER) - Run And Dream (IRE)
Jonathan Burke
Mr D. Shorey Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr P. Higgins
TIMEFORM VIEWPulled up both starts in hunters for Paul King but showed more when third back hurdling on first start since rejoining this yard at Huntingdon in May. Though not in the same form in a handicap chase next time, she could have a part to play here with cheekpieces refitted/tongue strap applied. TFRHHHII BHA81
12 VISION OF HOPE
(GB) (17)
6004-60 D
B m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Utopian Dream
Eric Jones & Partners
5 11-2
Charlie Deutsch
Simon Pearce, Newmarket
Br Meon Valley Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful off a 5lb higher mark at Market Rasen last summer and a line can be drawn through her latest effort there (all but came down at the fourth-last) Possibilities if she puts her best foot forward. TFRHHHII BHA81
2023: MY POEM 6 10 11 Craig Nichol 17-2 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11.
Stewards Note:
HEDERA PARK: Following its run on 26/6/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly. WELL VICKY: Following its run on 19/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Vitani (GB), 7-1 Karannelle (IRE), 8-1 Quick of The Night (GB), Dreaming Diamond (IRE), 17-2 Pump It Up (GB), 9-1 Culligran (IRE), 10-1 Aviewofthestars (GB), 11-1 Vision of Hope (GB), 12-1 Ryder’s Rock (GB), 22-1 Hedera Park (IRE), 33-1 Well Vicky (IRE), 40-1 Olivia Kate (GB)
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