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No.ofdays sincelastran colour graphic
horse’s saddlecloth number
horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
form guide previous performances
/=new season
-=new year
Bold type shows Point-to-Point form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite age
1 HUNT BALL (IRE) (109) 2304-11 CD
B g Winged Love (IRE) - La Fandango (IRE)
Atlantic Equine
weight st-lb
10 11-12
Andrew Tinkler
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Michael Slevin Novae Management Limited Br TIMEFORM VIEW Still capable of smart form over fences last season and made most of 2 good opportunities back over hurdles in May. This a lot harder but still the one to beat.
TFRHHHHI BHA135
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race.
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.
A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
FIRST RACE 4.40
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FORGE CATTERY, FERNHILL HEATH, WORCESTER 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): B Pauling (19 wins from 98 runners, 19%) runs HARRYS HOPE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runs FAMOUS LAST WORD LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR SOCIABLE & MISS MARETTE trained by C Down, Cullompton, 121 miles.
LOSTCONNECTIONSisaprettyconsistentoperatoratthissortoflevel,something that cannot be said for most of these, so she rates the percentage call Harrys Hope is a potential improver switched to fences following a break, with last month’s C&D scorer She Has Notions another to consider.
1-2-3: 1.LOST CONNECTIONS (IRE) 2.HARRYS HOPE (IRE) 3.SHE HAS NOTIONS (IRE)
1 WALKINGONEGGSHELLS (IRE) (9) 200-60P 5 12-0
B g Affinisea (IRE) - Much Appreciated (IRE)
Ben Poste Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Mr James Casey Hambleton Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced hurdler who hinted at promise first 2 starts over fences but took a major backward step over C&D last week (made a bad mistake) Needs to cut out the errors TFRHHHII BHA100 (-5)
2 LOST CONNECTIONS (IRE) (41) 2U-5644 D 8 12-0
B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Mini Shan (IRE)
David Lipsey & OPD
Gavin Sheehan
Katy Price, Llanigon
Br Leonard Flynn Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a 2m4f mares ’ handicap chase at Ludlow last season Rather in and out since, often ridden with restraint but she stuck to her task when fourth over C&D last month. Sound claims. TFRHHHHH BHA100
3 POLITICIANSPROMISE (IRE) (71) 555-060 8 10-13
B g Mahler - Holiday Time (IRE)
Liam Harrison
Mr R. J. Francome Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br James Browne
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWTailed off in a maiden hurdle in Ireland in 2021 and won once from 10 starts in points subsequently Little in the way of promise upon return to Rules this year, brushed aside on handicap/chase debut in June Cheekpieces fitted. TFRHHIII BHA85
4 HARRYS HOPE (IRE) (131) 604P34- 6 10-11
Ch m Quest For Peace (IRE) - Hy Kate (IRE)
The JP Girls
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Harry Curtis Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who showed more than previously under Rules when fourth of 9 in maiden hurdle (17f) in January. Hit the frame last 2 starts in handicaps to end the season and given her pedigree, fences may see her in a better light TFRHHHHI BHA83
5 FAMOUS LAST WORD (IRE) (566) 53/3/5P6/- 9 10-11
B or Br g Fame And Glory - Presenting Tara (IRE)
Mr T. J. & Mrs H. Parrott & Partner
Charlie Todd
Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Thomas Meagher Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWVery lightly raced for a 9-y-o and didn’t convince in a couple of starts over fences during early 2023 Has a good deal to prove returning from another lengthy absence TFRHHHII BHA83
6 SINISTER MINISTER (GB) (33) 216-F0P D 9 10-10
Gr g Malinas (GER) - Champagne Lil
Sean Houlihan
Foxhunters In Mind Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br Mr A. M. Armitage Philip Jones Financial Solutions
TIMEFORM VIEWFinally got the job done when accounting for 5 rivals in a conditional jockeys’ handicap at Bangor (20.3f, soft) in October. Let down by jumping first 2 starts back and then produced a modest effort at Uttoxeter. Back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA82
7 HENRY BOX BROWN (IRE) (39) 00-F250 7 10-10
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lough Coyne (IRE)
Ellis Collier (7) Old Gold Racing 7 Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Miss E. Hamilton
Old Gold Racing, Retraining of Racehorses
TIMEFORMVIEW Opened his account over hurdles at Uttoxeter in December 2022 Mixed record since, following runner-up effort at Stratford in June with a brace of lesser efforts. TFRHHHII BHA82
8
MISS MARETTE (GB)
(38) 034-P50
B m Passing Glance - La Marette
Culm Valley Racing
8 10-7
Bryan Carver
Chris Down, Cullompton
Br Mrs S. L. Bates Woodwarm Stoves
TIMEFORMVIEWCame good in a weak mares’ maiden at Exeter last autumn but has just the one creditable effort to her name in handicaps since Others are preferred on chase debut TFRHHIII BHA79
9 SHE HAS NOTIONS (IRE)
(58) 5P55P-1 CD 7 10-7
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Moscow Mo Chuisle (IRE)
Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 11
Sean Bowen
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br K. Mortell FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous efforts behind when scoring over this C&D in early July Consistency hasn’t been his strong suit this far but he needs considering on the back of that TFRHHHHI BHA79
10 INVINCIBLE WISH (IRE)
(45) 654261
B g Vale of York (IRE) - Moonlight Wish (IRE)
Michael & Lesley Wilkes
12 10-5
James Best
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Cyril Ryan Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran who confirmed he’s back in good order when finally shedding maiden status at Stratford last month. Overall profile more of an issue than 3lb rise TFRHHHII BHA77
11 SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL (FR)
(54) 024-50P 9 10-3
Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - School of Thought (FR)
David Noonan
Mr Paul Anthony Mann Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Mme Henri Devin
TIMEFORMVIEW Not the most reliable. Bounced back to form when second at Hereford in February but not the biggest surprise that he’s failed to reproduce that in his 4 outings since TFRHHHII BHA75
12 MR SOCIABLE (GB) (91) 000P0-P
B g Geordieland (FR) - Secret Queen
9 10-2
Philip Armson (3)
Mrs Hilda M. Luscombe Chris Down, Cullompton
Br Mrs Hilda M. Luscombe & Mr D. Luscombe Woodwarm Stoves
TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in 3 outings over hurdles back from a long absence in 2022/23 and fared no better last season, including over fences on his 3 most recent starts Easy enough to look elsewhere from out of the weights fitted with blinkers TFRHHIII BHA65
13
BEANNAIGH DO (IRE) (38) 5P-4600
B g Camelot - Thunder In Myheart (IRE)
Oaktree Racing Club
Br Highfield Stud Ltd
7 10-2
Brendan Powell
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
TIMEFORM VIEW Has gone the wrong way since chase debut and he’s a long way out of the handicap here TFRHHIII BHA64
14
KAYF BAHA
(GB) (415) 0000/P/0-
B g Kayf Tara - Ishka Baha (IRE)
8 10-2
Kevin Brogan West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd
Br Natton House Thoroughbreds
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer but no worthwhile form under Rules to date TFRHIIII BHA64
2023: IRONHILL (IRE) 7 10 5 Liam Harrison 15-2 (Michael Scudamore) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Blinkers worn first time by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 14. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.
Stewards Note: WALKINGONEGGSHELLS: Following its run on 19/8/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly. SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL: Following its run on 5/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. MR SOCIABLE: Following its run on 29/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Lost Connections (IRE), 6-1 Harrys Hope (IRE), 13-2 She Has Notions (IRE), Invincible Wish (IRE), 14-1 Walkingoneggshells (IRE), Henry Box Brown (IRE), School For Scandal (FR), 20-1 Famous Last Word (IRE), Sinister Minister (GB), 25-1 Politicianspromise (IRE), 33-1 Miss Marette (GB), Mr Sociable (GB), Beannaigh Do (IRE), 50-1 Kayf Baha (GB)
SECOND RACE 5.10
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE THANKS JACKIE, JANET, CAROLINE AND GERALD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£22600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £9128, 2nd £4563, 3rd £2283, 4th £1141, 5th £570. (Penalty Value £11935.06)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (43 wins from 208 runners, 21%) runs PULL AGAIN GREEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs PULL AGAIN GREEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: VINTAGE FIZZ trained by J O’Keeffe, Leyburn, 183 miles.
Probably best to focus on the trio in the handicap proper and PULL AGAIN GREEN could be worth chancing now returned to the larger obstacles Kinondo Kwetu resumed winning ways at Uttoxeter with the re-opposing Hang InThere back in third and while the latter may well finish closer this time, Sam England’s charge is feared most
horse age st lb
1 HANG IN THERE (IRE) (31) 152-213 C BF 10 12-0
B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR)
Tim Syder & Andrew Gemmell
Joe Anderson (3)
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Mr Daniel Furini Hatherden Horse Transport TIMEFORMVIEWProducedahigh-classefforttodefyaBHAmarkof155intheSummerCupatUttoxeter(26.1f,goodtosoft)inJune.Beaten101/2lengthsbehindKinondoKwetu over the same C&D since but he’s 2-2 here, the drop back in trip may help and he’ll have every chance if settling (too free last time). TFRHHHII BHA159
2 KINONDO KWETU (GB) (31) P40-PP1
B g Casamento (IRE) - Asinara (GER)
8 10-6
Jonathan England
Gunalt Partnership Sam England, Guiseley
Br Allseasons Bloodstock Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWSnappedarunofmodestformwhenlandinga5-runnerhandicapchaseatUttoxeter(26.1f,goodtofirm),despitemakinganumberofmistakes.Theemphasis on stamina won’t be so pronounced here but that’s by no means a deal-breaker and he won’t go down without a fight if in a similar mood. TFRHHHHI BHA137
3 PULL AGAIN GREEN (IRE) (59)
B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Clogher Valley (IRE)
12P4-00
8 10-2
Liam Harrison
Roy & Sally Green Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Robert Kirkwood BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedchaseaccountingoodstyleatBangor(3m,good)lastAugustbeforechasinghomesubsequentCheltenhamFestivalscorerChiantiClassicoatChepstow Well held over hurdles the last twice but trip/ground fine and capable of a very bold show if he puts his best foot forward back in this sphere TFRHHHHH BHA133
4 VINTAGE FIZZ
(GB) (39) 626-326
7 10-2
Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - Milan Athlete (IRE) Sean Bowen Fine Claret Racing & Mr T.S. Ingham Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Br Mr W. Kinsey Jedd O’Keeffe Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWTwiceawinnerofsmall-fieldhandicapchasesataround21/2min2023,andwentcloseatMarketRasenonthesecondofhis3startssincereturningfrom a break in May. This return to a left-handed track will help but a career-best will be needed if he’s to prevail here from 4lb out of the handicap. TFRHHHII BHA129
5
GO ON CHEZ
(GB) (59) 221-146 D BF
B g Malinas (GER) - Who’s Afraid
8 10-2
Toby Wynne (3) Roberts and Myddelton Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Yorton Farm Stud Swansway
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back hunter winner during the spring but never looked like justifying favouritism in the Summer Plate won by Hang In There at Uttoxeter when last seen in June TFRHHHII BHA129
6 TIGER
ORCHID (IRE) (45) 2335-15 CD
B g Mores Wells - Akarita (IRE)
9 10-2
Charlie Hammond Foxtrot Racing Tiger Orchid Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich Br Ian Hannon
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced excellent record here when winning an 8-runner C&D handicap back from a break last month. However, he was put in his place in a lesser race than this at Perth since and is 7lb ‘wrong’ at the weights TFRHHIII BHA126
2023: COURTLAND (IRE) 8 11 1 Sean Bowen 2-1 (Peter Bowen) 12 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6.
Stewards Note: HANG IN THERE: Following its run on 28/7/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
PULL AGAIN GREEN: Following its run on 30/6/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. TIGER ORCHID: Following its run on 14/7/2024 it was reported that the horse made a mistake at the 3rd last.
1-2-3:
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NOTICES
Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration.
All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post.
UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING
It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business.
Betting with Bookmakers other than those operating from an authorised pitch is strictly prohibited.
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THIRD RACE 5.40
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES
THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER 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)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (43 wins from 208 runners, 21%) runs SHAKIYRA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs SHAKIYRA LONGEST TRAVELLER: DANCING GREEN trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
QUEEN OF THE VALE made all in good style on debut here 2 months ago, showing an encouraging amount of speed for one bred to be suited by further, and she can defy a penalty. Versace Twentyone is a big player for a new yard, while Crazy About Her is a newcomer to note.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
colours no horse age st lb
1 VERSACE TWENTYONE (IRE) (51) 0FU-3F1
5 11-7
Gr m Kingston Hill - Forever Young (IRE) Callum Pritchard (7)
Adam Hayes & Helen Hayes
Br Mrs D Shannon
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden pointer who defied odds of 20/1 to make a successful Rules debut in a Roscommon bumper Well ridden that day and has left a top yard since, but can’t be dismissed TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 QUEEN OF THE VALE (IRE) (58) 1 CD
B f Malinas (GER) - Elsie (IRE)
4 11-4
Gavin Sheehan
Lead The Way Syndicate Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Ms Mary Stedeford BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 12-runner bumper (10/3) at this C&D (good to firm) on debut 58 days ago, kept up to work to score with something to spare Should put up a bold bid to defy the penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 BEORMA
(IRE)
(-)
Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Mourneseafood Lass (IRE)
Mr J. Reddington
Br Hugh Suffern
5 11-0
Mr John Reddington (7)
Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood
TIMEFORM VIEW Doyen mare Dam, unable to deliver on sole start in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 33f) Firebird Flyer. Others are more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 HEATHER HONEY (GB) (228) 4-
Ch m Getaway (GER) - Firth of Malt
5 11-0
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Mrs S. Smith Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Distillery Stud Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Not a great deal of promise in her debut fourth at Wetherby 7 months ago and looks the sort to develop further down the line TFRHHIII BHA-
5 SHAKIYRA (GB) (58) 5-6
5 11-0
B m Passing Glance - Call Me Emma (IRE) Jonathan Burke
Upthorpe Racing Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Upthorpe Racing BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Backed off the boards but held back by inexperience when last of 5 at Newton Abbot on debut last year, then showed a bit more when sixth to Queen of The Vale over C&D 58 days ago. Unlikely to turn that form around TFRHHIII BHA-
6 BRIONYWELLS (GB) (252) 0-
4 10-11
B f Jack Hobbs - Pandy Wells Kielan Woods
Mr Mike Paul David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br M. R. Paul
TIMEFORMVIEW Out of a winning chaser but there were few positives to be gleaned from her debut at Newbury 8 months ago. Has left Fergal O’Brien since TFRHHIII BHA-
7 CRAZY ABOUT HER (IRE) (-)
4 10-11
B f Vadamos (FR) - Gravina Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy Racing Club Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr Aiden Murphy Motaclan
TIMEFORM VIEW Vadamos filly Dam fairly useful 1 1/4m winner who stayed 1 1/2m. Wears hood Worth considering. TFRHHHII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.QUEEN OF THE VALE (IRE) 2.VERSACE TWENTYONE (IRE) 3.CRAZY ABOUT HER (IRE)
8
DANCING GREEN (GB) (-)
B f Telescope (IRE) - Prescelli (IRE)
4 10-11
James Bowen
Mr S. F. Barlow David Rees, Haverfordwest
Br Mr S. F. Barlow
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope filly. Half-sister to useful hurdle winner Doc Penfro, stayed 25f, and fair 3 1/4m hurdle winner/fairly useful staying chaser Juniper. Wears hood. Likely to need time and distance. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 MA BARKER (GB) (-)
B f Cracksman - Dolcetto (IRE)
4 10-11
Oliver Jack Murphy Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br L. Field & Aiden Murphy Motaclan
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.
NON-RUNNER
10 POLLY PI (IRE) (33) 6
B f Mount Nelson - Timoca (IRE)
TFRIIIII BHA-
4 10-11
Isabel Williams (3)
Mrs J. Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Peter & Janet Davies Prysg Cyf
TIMEFORM VIEW Doesn’t make much appeal on pedigree but there was some encouragement in her debut sixth at Uttoxeter. Should build on that TFRHHHII BHA-
2023: TRIBAL GLORY (IRE) 5 10 9 Mr Ben Sutton EVENS (Fergal O’Brien) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Hood worn first time by No. 7, 8.
Stewards Note:
SHAKIYRA: Following its run on 1/7/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Queen of The Vale (IRE), 7-2 Versace Twentyone (IRE), 7-1 Crazy About Her (IRE), 14-1 Polly Pi (IRE), 18-1 Shakiyra (GB), 20-1 Heather Honey (GB), 25-1 Beorma (IRE), Dancing Green (GB), 33-1 Brionywells (GB)
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For the Top Conditional Jockey riding at Cheltenham, Chepstow, Hereford, Ludlow, Stratford, Warwick and Worcester during the period.
4th May 2024 – 26th April 2025
(Sponsored by the Cheltenham & Three Counties Race Club)
Scoring: a Winner 10 points, a Second 7 points, a Third 4 points, a Fourth 2 points.
Latest placings (up to and including 26th August 2024)
1st Caoilin Quinn 36 pts
2rd Ben Godfrey 35 pts
3rd James Turner 28 pts
4th Dylan Johnston 27 pts
Richard Davis was a talented jump jockey tragically killed in a fall over fences in 1996. This award is named in his memory.
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FOURTH RACE 6.10
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PETER DAWSON FORGET-ME-NOT 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): F O’Brien (43 wins from 208 runners, 21%) runs FULL MONTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Cromwell (5 wins from 41 runners, 12%) runs AL GASPARO LONGEST TRAVELLER: AL GASPARO trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.
Gavin Cromwell’s Irish raider AL GASPARO gets a narrow vote ahead of Letterston Lily, who bumped into the useful Gale Mahler at Market Rasen last time Last month’s 2m course scorer Ebony Warrior may prove best of the remainder.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor RACE STATS
1 AL GASPARO (FR) (29) 4242-15
5 11-7
B g Al Namix (FR) - Brune Virginia (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies
Swords Bloodstock & D. Fagan Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
Br Haras Du Hoguenet & Mr Gilles Lebaron
TIMEFORMVIEWProduced a useful effort when making all in a Killarney maiden in May. Raced too freely when fifth in Listed hurdle at Galway (16.5f, good, 3/1) 11 weeks later but big shout here if back to the Killarney form TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 EBONY WARRIOR (IRE) (34) 05-31 C
Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Three Wood (IRE)
6 11-7
Kielan Woods
DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br Kk Agri Ltd
The Good Racing Company Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMade little impact in a brace of bumpers but different story in 2m hurdles here this summer, building on debut third when scoring by 4 lengths 5 weeks ago. Up in trip Likely has more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA110
3 FULL MONTY (IRE) (31) 40-021 D
B g Westerner - Get Me Home (IRE)
6 11-7
Jonathan Burke
Mr Malcolm C. Denmark Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br M. C. Denmark Leaflet Company Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive form over hurdles, winning 2 1/2m Uttoxeter maiden (good to firm) last month. From a leading stable so there could be more to come TFRHHHHI BHA110
4 CONNOLLY (IRE) (7) 00/00-0P
B g Califet (FR) - Bartlemy Bell (IRE)
Mr Andrew Gough
6 11-0
James Best
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br R. Lynch SJD Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers and over hurdles Faces a tough task here TFRHIIII BHA-
5 LEAVE HER TO ME (GB) (42) 010/-01
B m Kayf Tara - Marie Deja La (FR)
6 11-0
Nick Slatter (3)
Lady Godiva Racing Syndicate David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br Miss Amanda Lysaght
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner in 2022 and came good at the second time of asking back from an absence when just clinging on in 2m Uttoxeter maiden 6 weeks ago. More needed under a penalty now stepping back up in trip
6 MATCHADAM (FR) (41) 1/4-60 D
TFRHHIII BHA-
6 11-0
B g Manatee - Linadame (FR) Cameron Iles (7)
Mr S. Macauley Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Mr R. Corveller & Mrs A. Corveller
Plumbing World
TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner Tongue tied and showed promise when fourth of 13 in a Hereford bumper on Rules debut last autumn but well held in 2 outings over hurdles this summer and probably more one for handicaps after this
7
NOBLE CAVE (IRE) (7) P-04
TFRHHIII BHA-
5 11-0
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Miss Parkington (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr
The JM Syndicate Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Christopher Maye Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW First sign of ability over hurdles when a well-held fourth in C&D novice last week but a lot more will be needed to get competitive here TFRHHIII BHA82
1-2-3: 1.AL GASPARO (FR) 2.LETTERSTON LILY 3.EBONY WARRIOR (IRE)
8
LETTERSTON LILY (GB) (39) 0-3112
B f Getaway (GER) - Whenskiesareblue (IRE)
Peter Bowen Racing Group
Br Peel Bloodstock
4 10-10
Sean Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner at the third attempt who followed up in 6-runner mares ’ novice (3/1) at Cartmel (17f, good to soft) on hurdle debut in June Chased home the useful Gale Mahler at Market Rasen (20.5f) since Likely capable of even better TFRHHHHI BHA113
9 HURLEY GIRLY (IRE) (9) 3-000
B m Shirocco (GER) - Girly Girl (IRE)
Strictly Come Racing and T Crowe
Br Tim Crowe
5 10-7
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEW Third on bumper debut in April but beaten a long way in another bumper and 2 course hurdles since TFRHIIII BHA-
10 ABSENCE OF MALICE (IRE) (11) 00
Ch f Hillstar - Liss Carrig (IRE)
Mr Bill Hawkins
Br Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey
4 10-3
Ben Jones
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in 2 bumpers ahead of this switch to hurdles. Letterston Lily looks very much the stable first string TFRHIIII BHA-
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6. Stewards Note:
CONNOLLY: Following its run on 21/8/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its action.
NOBLE CAVE: Following its run on 21/8/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
ABSENCE OF MALICE: Following its run on 17/8/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Letterston Lily (GB), 2-1 Al Gasparo (FR), 13-2 Ebony Warrior (IRE), 8-1 Full Monty (IRE), 16-1 Leave Her To Me (GB), 28-1 Matchadam (FR), 40-1 Noble Cave (IRE), 100-1 Absence of Malice (IRE), 200-1 Hurley Girly (IRE), 250-1 Connolly (IRE)
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TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JANE EARP HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P & M Bowen (27 wins from 105 runners, 26%) runs PRINCESS UNIQUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P & M Bowen (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs PRINCESS UNIQUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: RED HUGH trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 241 miles.
KISS MY FACE had them so well strung out over C&D last month that even a 10lb rise is potentially lenient.The thriving Hillsin, last month’s C&D maiden winner Red Hugh and Dan Skelton’s Mahler Moon head the many possible dangers in a competitive race.
1.KISS MY FACE 2.HILLSIN (IRE) 3.RED HUGH (IRE)
1 ART APPROVAL (FR) (57) 0/P55-32
B g Authorized (IRE) - Rock Art (IRE)
8 12-1
Sean Houlihan
Mr Rupert Lowe Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Mr Charles Green
Data-Path Ons Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW His losing run goes back nearly 3 years but he was placed over C&D and at Stratford for Ralph Smith this summer Claims if showing up in the same form for his new trainer TFRHHHII BHA111
2 BALLINSKER (IRE) (90) 06PP1-5
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Brownie Points (IRE)
9 11-12
Isabel Williams (3)
Vale Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Thomas Maher
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful over fences at Ffos Las (19f, good to soft) in April but not in the same form back there in May. Reverts to hurdles after a 3-month break. TFRHHIII BHA108
3 KITESURFER (FR) (33) 04P0-1F
B g Karaktar (IRE) - Saintenitouche (FR)
The Atkin Family
5 11-11
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Michele Juhen-Cypres & Claude Dufour BetVictor
TIMEFORM VIEW French juvenile winner in 2022 who got off the mark at the fifth time of asking for current yard when taking 6-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell in June Yet to make his move when falling 4 out at Uttoxeter since TFRHHHHI BHA107
4 RED HUGH (IRE) (41) 31/4-331 CD
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Sophie’s World (IRE)
6 11-10
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton
Br Kevin F. O’Donnell
Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who reached the frame in 2 bumpers in Ireland for Emmet Mullins and has made a promising start to his hurdle career at this course for his new yard in recent months, taking a maiden over this trip 6 weeks ago. Brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut. TFRHHHHI BHA106
5 CRAVEN BAY (IRE) (33) 1/3331-6 CD
B g Fame And Glory - Cove (IRE)
8 11-9
Tom Cannon
Mr Graham Henderson Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant
Br P. Connell Diasma Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive last summer, culminating with a C&D maiden win Off 11 months, made a respectable start to his handicap career when sixth of 14 in a 23f Uttoxeter handicap 33 days ago. Entitled to come on for the outing TFRHHHII BHA105
6 MAHLER MOON (IRE) (127) 50B32P-
6 11-9
B g Mahler - Celestial Spirit (IRE) Harry Skelton
Mr & Mrs Gordon Pink Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Miss Lillian Barry Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEW In top hands and looked to be getting his act together over hurdles when placed in 3m handicaps at Doncaster and Newbury at the beginning of 2024. Disappointing at Southwell in April but capable of bouncing back after a break TFRHHHHI BHA105
7 HILLSIN (IRE) (33) 362-112 C
6 11-9
B g Hillstar - Mausin (IRE) James Turner (7)
Mr F. A. Clegg Alan Jones, Timberscombe
Br Con O’Keeffe Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWCertainly wasn’t winning out of turn at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in May and duly followed up over 2 1/2m here in June Another good effort when second of 14 over 23f at Uttoxeter last month. Has to be respected in his current mood. TFRHHHHI BHA105
1-2-3:
8
KISS MY FACE (GB) (34) 36-6351 CD
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Bridle Belle
7 11-8
Murray Dodd (7)
Hugh Bricknell Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Mrs H. Steel
Planned Office Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Career best when winning 13-runner handicap over C&D (good) 34 days ago, forging clear to win by a whopping 31 lengths. A 10lb rise may not stop him. TFRHHHHH BHA104
9 BALLYVAUGHAN BAY (IRE) (57) 3P6-615
B g Fame And Glory - Roughan Daisy (IRE)
7 11-5
Tom Bellamy
Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Mr Patrick McAvoy Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Took a sizeable step forward when opening his account upped to 3m at Southwell in June but not in quite the same form when fifth at Stratford last month. TFRHHIII BHA101
10 NO WAY PEDRO (IRE) (7) 644130 CD
B g Kalanisi (IRE) - See Lucy (IRE)
10 11-1
Harry Reed
Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
Br Pat Duggan
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in July Good third under a penalty back here a week later but needs to shrug off a lesser run (C&D again) last week. TFRHHIII BHA97
11 EMOTIONAL ROLLER (IRE) (66) P63F-P0
B g Valirann (FR) - Carleys Flight (IRE)
6 10-2
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Mrs S. Smith Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Brendan Caulfield Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFirst sign of promise under Rules when third of 12 on 2 1/2m Wetherby handicap debut on Boxing Day. Fell next time and didn’t offer much obvious encouragement in 2 comeback outings in June TFRHHIII BHA81
12 PRINCESS UNIQUE (GB) (52) 3000-U4
B m Telescope (IRE) - Grape Tree Flame
Steve & Jackie Fleetham
Br F. Lloyd
5 10-2
Dylan Johnston (5)
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORMVIEWFirst form over hurdles when fourth of 9 in handicap at Market Rasen (20.5f, good to firm, 40/1) 52 days ago. Tongue strap on first time 9lb out of the weights so needs big improvement to go close. TFRHHIII BHA75
2023: KARAVOMYLOS (IRE) 4 10 9 Sean Bowen 5-2 (Peter Bowen) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 12. Visor worn by No. 8.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 6.
Stewards Note:
BALLINSKER: Following its run on 30/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left in the home straight. MAHLER MOON: Following its run on 23/4/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. PRINCESS UNIQUE: Following its run on 7/7/2024 it was reported that the horse returned lame.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Hillsin (IRE), 11-2 Kitesurfer (FR), 6-1 Kiss My Face (GB), 8-1 Art Approval (FR), Red Hugh (IRE), 10-1 Mahler Moon (IRE), 14-1 Ballyvaughan Bay (IRE), No Way Pedro (IRE), 18-1 Craven Bay (IRE), 25-1 Ballinsker (IRE), 40-1 Princess Unique (GB), 50-1 Emotional Roller (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 7.10
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE UNIVERSAL BANNERS
WORCESTER
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (43 wins from 208 runners, 21%) runs SHELIKESTHELIGHTS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs SHELIKESTHELIGHTS
WEIGHTWATCHER: PISGAH PIKE won off a handicap mark of 128, his rating is now down 6lb to 122.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUMEIRAH KING trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 116 miles.
A few with chances but JUMEIRAH KING remains on a lenient mark on the back of his C&D novice success so gets the vote Grivetana continues in good form for Harry Derham and heads the list of dangers, while in-form duo Pisgah Pike and Playtogetaway also need factoring in. Jack The Savage completes the shortlist 1-2-3:
1 PISGAH PIKE (IRE) (39) 30/5P-40 CD
9 12-2
Br g Famous Name - Music On D Waters (IRE) Gavin Sheehan valueracingclub.co.uk
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mrs Anne McDonnell BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEWArrives in decent nick, eighth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to firm) 39 days ago. Not ruled out off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA122
2 DONNIE AZOFF (IRE) (31) 143-142 D
8 12-0
Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Bonny River (IRE) Will Featherstone (7) Blazing Blues and Twos Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br P. J. Reynolds BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEW Got back on track when second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Can give another good account despite a 2lb rise TFRHHHII BHA120
3 GRIVETANA (FR) (39) 0/6F-124 D
6 11-11
Ch m No Risk At All (FR) - Stourza (FR) Paul O’Brien
Syders & Burkes Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Gheorghe Codre OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning start for new connections at Southwell (15.8f) in May and in good nick since, fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, good to firm) 39 days ago. Merits respect once more. TFRHHHHI BHA117
4
PLAYTOGETAWAY (IRE) (31) 1/132-P5 CD 6 11-8
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Play Trix (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr Betfred Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Jennifer Coleman & Philip Heskin Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who posted a creditable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA114
5 SEA PRINCE (GB) (31) 465-U10 CD 8 11-8
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Briery (IRE)
Kielan Woods
The Sea Prince Racing Partnership Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner in June but only seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA114
6 DOCTOR PARNASSUS (IRE) (45) 0P0/04-6 D 6 11-2
B g Make Believe - We’ll Go Walking (IRE)
Harry Skelton
The Blind Squirrels Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Knockainey Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWOff 6 months/rejoined former yard (formerly with Richard O’Brien) when a below-par sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good) 45 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time with more required. TFRHHIII BHA108
7 JUMEIRAH KING (GB) (41) P4-4131 CD 4 11-1
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Tickle Me Blue (GER) Sam Twiston-Davies
The King’s Eight Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Gestut Gorlsdorf geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWBagged his second C&D win this summer in 7-runner novice (good) 41 days ago. Remains handily weighted back in handicap company so merits serious consideration. TFRHHHHH BHA110
8
(IRE) (132) 110/03P- D 6 11-0
B m Kayf Tara - Unify Jonathan Burke
4 The Fun Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
Dunraven Group of Companies
TIMEFORMVIEW Had a wind op before being pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f, good) 132 days ago. A fair 2m winner at his best but he needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA106
9
CALL ME
ROCKY
(IRE) (88) 434P0-P D 7 10-11
B g Society Rock (IRE) - Callmeakhab (IRE)
Mr N. Plumb
Tom Cannon
Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Br Tally-Ho Stud Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBagged a pair of wins for Milton Harris last summer but well held all three starts for Syd Hosie, pulled up on his chasing bow at Stratford in June Needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence TFRHHIII BHA103
10 JACK
THE SAVAGE
(GB) (42) 50-2653 CD BF 7 10-6
B g Passing Glance - Catching Zeds
Kevin Brogan M White J Frampton L Horsfall Laura Horsfall, Towcester
Br Harris & Ford Ltd Abacus Securities Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWComes here in decent form without winning, third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 42 days ago. Merits consideration off an easing mark TFRHHHII BHA98
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 7, 8, 10.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
SHELIKESTHELIGHTS: Following its run on 18/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Jumeirah King (GB), 11-2 Donnie Azoff (IRE), 13-2 Doctor Parnassus (IRE), 7-1 Grivetana (FR), 17-2 Jack The Savage (GB), 11-1 Pisgah Pike (IRE), 12-1 Playtogetaway (IRE), 14-1 Shelikesthelights (IRE), 16-1 Sea Prince (GB), 28-1 Call Me Rocky (IRE)
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TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PJ NICHOLLS KGM KOREA GENUINELY MADE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & A O’Neill (22 wins from 151 runners, 15%) runs MAGIC SEVEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs FINISK RIVER LONGEST TRAVELLER: MY CHIQUITA trained by B Brookhouse, Newmarket, 132 miles.
MY CHIQUITA made a highly encouraging start over hurdles last term and is fancied to resume in style in this sphere after a good stint on the Flat this summer Manorbank could emerge as the main danger after his mishap at Warwick last time, although Thahab Ifraj, Pop The Champagne and Finisk River also need considering in this open handicap
1-2-3: 1.MY CHIQUITA 2.MANORBANK (IRE) 3.THAHAB IFRAJ (IRE)
1 MANORBANK (IRE) (109) 1/13P2-F D
B g Arcadio (GER) - Kind Word (IRE)
Owners Group 065
9 12-2
Joe Anderson (3)
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Miss Siobhan Wilkinson Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Back in good form, still in touch when stumbled and fell after 2 out in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, good) 109 days ago. Enters calculations TFRHHHHI BHA122
2 HARDY FELLA (IRE) (131) 4154PP-
B g Libertarian - Combustible Spirit (IRE)
7 12-0
Tom Bellamy Bonita Racing Club Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Mr B. Nolan Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWScored over fences at Fontwell in November but pulled up for second consecutive start in handicap chase at Fontwell (21.6f, good to firm) in April. Reverts to hurdles after a break with a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA120
3 MAGIC SEVEN (IRE) (82) 4/11FP-0 D
6 11-12
B g Doyen (IRE) - Magic Maze (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mr Christopher W. T. Johnston Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Sunnyhill Stud Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m4f winner at Hereford last season but came in last of 11 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) 82 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA118
4 MY CHIQUITA (GB) (23) 11-42 D BF
B m Postponed (IRE) - Warling (IRE)
5 11-11
Jack Quinlan
Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Ashbrittle Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced winner over hurdles who came in an excellent second at Aintree (2m4f) in May. In good nick since on the Flat so she’s very much one to consider back in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA117
5 BREAKING WAVES (IRE) (39) 004-610 D
B g Yeats (IRE) - Acoola (IRE)
10 11-9
Kielan Woods
Colin Peake & Julie Slater Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Declan Dorgan Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Followed Uttoxeter victory in June with a below-form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to firm) 39 days ago. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA115
6 FINISK RIVER (GB) (45) 520P-43 CD
Gr g Red Rocks (IRE) - Scopa d’Assi (IRE)
11 11-5
Brian Hughes
Mr Les Buckley Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Immobiliare Casa Paola SRL Special Piping Materials Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who took a step back in the right direction when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good) 45 days ago. One to consider off a falling mark. TFRHHHII BHA111
7 CALAGOGO (IRE) (9) F0/-P04P D
B g Doyen (IRE) - Bluebell Line (IRE)
Stephen Allen
Br Lady Vivienne Lillingston
8 11-5
James Martin (5)
Stephen Allen, Chipping Norton
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to hit top form for his current yard, pulled up in handicap hurdle here (23f, good) 9 days ago. Visor goes back on with more required. TFRHHIII BHA111 (-6)
8
POP THE CHAMPAGNE (FR) (42) 3245-23 C 8 11-2
B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Six Pack (FR)
Brendan Powell
Mrs Jill Phillips & Graeme McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br GAEC des Livets, Poulinieres.com et al
The Good Racing Company Ltd
TFRHHHII BHA108
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who wasn’t disgraced when sixth in handicap at Bath (14f, good to firm) 42 days ago. Possibilities back in this sphere.
9 SPORTY JIM (IRE) (76) P23-PP6 D 7 11-1
Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Ma Belle Amie
Philip Armson (3)
Mr Mike McCormick Rob Summers, Solihull
Br Mr K. D. Cotter
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 7-y-o who has yet to fire for his current yard, sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle here (23f, good to soft) 76 days ago. It’s easy to look elsewhere
TFRHHIII BHA107
10 I AM GONNA BE (IRE) (41) 0P5-P25 D 7 10-11
B m Barely A Moment (AUS) - Janet Lindup
Lilly Pinchin
Mr Mark Dunphy Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Mark Molloy & T. Westropp Bennett
Merriebelle Stable Llc
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner at his best but he was well below par when fifth of 10 in handicap chase over C&D 41 days ago. Switches to hurdles with work to do TFRHHIII BHA103
11 PRESENTING PETE (IRE) (59) 1P64-PP D
B g Presenting - Ciandarragh (IRE)
Mr Nathan Anderson-Dixon
Br Mrs Clodagh Fitzgerald
7 10-9
Sean Bowen
John Mackie, Church Broughton
John Mackie Racing, Abode Estate Agents
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up both runs this summer, in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 59 days ago. Needs to take a major step forward. TFRHHIII BHA101
12 THAHAB IFRAJ (IRE)
(42) 60/0661- D
Ch g Frozen Power (IRE) - Penny Rouge (IRE)
11 10-7
Thomasina Eyston (7)
The Dunnitalls Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Br P. G. Lyons Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over hurdles at Exeter (17.7f) in October, 2023, and not disgraced in two runs on the Flat this summer Not ruled out back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA99
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.
Stewards Note:
HARDY FELLA: Following its run on 19/4/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly. PRESENTING PETE: Following its run on 30/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 My Chiquita (GB), 13-2 Pop The Champagne (FR), 17-2 Manorbank (IRE), 9-1 Breaking Waves (IRE), Finisk River (GB), Thahab Ifraj (IRE), 10-1 Hardy Fella (IRE), 14-1 I Am Gonna Be (IRE), 18-1 Magic Seven (IRE), 20-1 Presenting Pete (IRE), 50-1 Calagogo (IRE), Sporty Jim (IRE)
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £ 234,288 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 24th June to 15th September 2024.
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HORSE WELFARE
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Please do not always assume the worse, and at all times the horse’s welfare is our paramount concern.
