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Facilities For Disabled Racegoers
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First Aid
The First Aid Room is located at the top end of the Pre-Parade Ring.
General
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Horse & Jockey Welfare at Worcester
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital.
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary
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Please note that several vehicles containing the doctors, vets and officials will be travelling around the Centre Course area during each race. For this reason and in the interests of safety, visitors in the Centre Course enclosure are requested to remain within the defined enclosure.
Wireless Transmitting
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SUNDAY 01 SEPTEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
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STEWARDS’ PANELS CHAIR ROGER BELLAMY
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JUDGE
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NIGEL KIRBY
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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.
The Dragon TV and Film Studios Pony Race 138cm & Under, 12.55pm 1m
Pony Name Rider Age
1Gold Rush
Min Weight: 7st 10lbs gelding
Height: 138 Form: 3 , 4 , 4
1 Gold 4
Form: , NON-RUNNER
Pony Age: 4Colour: Bay
Colours: Red, Black Star, White Sleeves, White Cap
Colour:
2The Job’s Not Straight Lucas Murphy 15
Min Weight: 9st 1lb gelding
Height: 138 Form: 3 , 1 , 2
Pony Age: 15
Colour: Bay
Colours: Red, Triple White Diamond, Red Sleeves, White Spots, Royal Blue Cap, White Striped
3Dance Alone
Min Weight: 7st 6lbs gelding
Height: 138 Form: 9 , 3 , u , 2
Tom Devereux 12
Pony Age: 6Colour: Grey
Colours: Yellow, Purple Chevrons, Yellow Sleeves, Purple Armlet, Emerald Green Cap
4Ardent Beringa Annabelle Knowles 12
Min Weight: 7st 6lbs marePony Age: 14
Height: 133.3
Form: 6 , 7 , 8 , 6 , 3 , 3
Colour: Bay
Colours: Light Blue, Purple Stars, White Sleeves, Light Blue Cap, Purple Stars
5 Laybalands Captain Scarlet Henry Graham 11
Min Weight: 8st 6lbs gelding
Height: 137 Form: 4 , 3 , 1 , 1
Pony Age: 12
Colour: Bay
Colours: Royal Blue, Pink Disc, Maroon Sleeves, Royal Blue Stars, Navy Blue Cap, Pink Spots
6Mysterious Lady William Pearman 16
Min Weight: 9st 7lbs marePony Age: 12 Colour: Bay
Height: 138 Form: 2 , 4 , 2 , 1 , 2 , 1 , 2 , 1 , 3
Colours: Light Green, Orange Hoop, Light Green Sleeves, Orange Armlet, Light Green Cap, Orange Check
7Warmwell Lizzie Camilla Froggatt 11
Min Weight: 7st 6lbs marePony Age: 18 Colour: Bay
Height: 136.5 Form: 6 , 3 , 2 , 2
Colours: Maroon, Light Blue Cross Belts, Maroon Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
& Under, 1.10pm 1m 2f
1 Seal The Deal Lowan Cruise Mills
Min Weight: 9st 10lbs gelding
Height: 147.5 Form: 1 , 2 , 1
Pony Age: 11
13
Colour: Bay
Colours: Grey, Orange Seams, Grey Sleeves, Orange Hoops, Orange Cap
2 Lady Moondancer Bruce Vaughan
Min Weight: 10st 3lbs mare
Height: 147.5
Form: 2 , 3 , 1 , 2
Pony Age: 6
15
Colour: Bay
Colours: White, Emerald Green Stripes, White Sleeves, Emerald Green Striped, Emerald Green Cap, Black Quartered
3 It’s Fatherted Mason Paetel
Min Weight: 10st 9lbs gelding
Height: 148 Form: 1 , 1 , 1 , 2
Pony Age: 12
16
Colour: Bay
Colours: Purple, Yellow Maltese Cross, Purple Sleeves, Yellow Chevrons, Purple Cap, Single Yellow Stripe
4 Holly Dove Oscar Cairns 14
Min Weight: 8st 11lbs mare
Pony Age: 6
Height: 147 Form: 6 , 3 , 4 , 1 , 4
Colours: Beige, Red Braces, Beige Sleeves, Red Seams, Red Cap
Colour: Bay
5 Safinas Silverpoet Dewi John Haddock 15
Min Weight: 8st 3lbs mare
Height: 148 Form: 10, 6
Pony Age: 5
Colour: Grey
Colours: Red, Light Blue Triple Diamond, Red Sleeves, Light Blue Diamonds, Red Cap, Light Blue Diamonds
6 Mallow Royale Jude Brace 15
Min Weight: 9st 4lbs mare
Height: 148 Form: 7
Pony Age: 11
Colour: Bay
Colours: Black, Red Cross Belts, Black Sleeves, Red Armlet, Black Cap, Red Quartered
7 Here We Go Now Ella Rudland 14
Min Weight: 8st 3lbs mare
Pony Age: 8
Height: 147.3 Form: 2 , 3 , 3 , 3 , 6
Colours: Yellow, Purple Check, Yellow Sleeves, Yellow Cap
Colour: Grey
8 O’Flynn’s Daughter Myla Coppins 15
Min Weight: 8st 3lbs mare
Pony Age: 11
Height: 146.7 Form: 9 , 8 , 8 , 9 , 8 , 6 , 7
Colour: Bay
Colours: Red, White Triple Diamond, Red Sleeves, White Spots, Royal Blue Cap
9 Norolim Arwen Bess Wildblood 15
Min Weight: 8st 3lbs mare
Height: 148 Form: 10, 10,
Pony Age: 4
Colour: Bay
Colours: Red, White Stars, White Sleeves, Red Stars, Red Cap, White Stars
10 Tiny Dancer Harry Longsdon 12
Min Weight: 8st 8lbs gelding
Height: 148
Form: 4 , 6 , 3 , 2
Pony Age: 15
Colour: Bay
Colours: Emerald Green, White Diabolo, Emerald Green Sleeves, White Diablo, Emerald Green Cap, White Quartered
11 Annie R U OK Warren Fentiman 16
Min Weight: 10st 3lbs mare
Height: 148
Form: 2 , 2 , 1 , 2
Pony Age: 9
Colour: Bay
Colours: Red, White Triple Diamond, Red Sleeves, White Spots, Royal Blue Cap, Yellow Star
12 Obi 1 Knobi Harry Vigors 14
Min Weight: 8st 3lbs gelding
Height: 147.7
Form: 4 , 3 , 2
Pony Age: 13
Colours: Light Green, White Sleeves, White Cap
Colour: Bay
FIRST RACE 2.10
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE NEU-SERVO 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) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 9 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Pipe (17 wins from 126 runners, 13%) runs DINDIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs THE KING OF MAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAN OF THE HOUSE trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.
GET WITH IT shaped well on the back of a stable switch (formerly with Rose Dobbin) when fourth at Uttoxeter on his return and better is expected now back down in trip Ginger Pointe showed improved form when making a winning chase debut for his new yard at Market Rasen and should have more to offer, while We Got Your Back wasn’t seen to best effect when third in the same race and is lurking on a dangerous mark.
1 DINDIN (FR) (10) P2625-3 CD
B g Balko (FR) - Taguy Star (FR)
David Pipe Racing Club
11 12-0
Gearoid Harney (7)
David Pipe, Wellington
Br T. Vigneron & M. Lochin & L. Lochin W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful over C&D last summer and runner-up on 3 occasions after Decent comeback third at Newton Abbot and entitled to come on for that TFRHHHII BHA98
2 THE KING OF MAY (FR) (41) 660-051
B g High Rock (IRE) - Waltzing (IRE)
Mr B. Dunn
Br Mr Alain Lebret & Mr Pascal Noue
10 11-11
Craig Nichol
Brian Ellison, Malton
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally capitalised on a falling mark at Cartmel but in a race that looks ropey form Opposable here. TFRHHHII BHA95
3 BACKINACTION (IRE) (10) P4-45PU 6 11-11
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kate Kaprice (IRE) Adam Wedge
Mr W. Clifford
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr W T. Murphy Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who stepped forward from his hurdles debut when fourth in a Taunton novice (19f) in April. However, he hasn’t gone on from that effort this season and made an inauspicious start over fences latest. TFRHHIII BHA95
4 MACAVITY (GB) (15) 1-26632 BF
6 11-9
B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Brom Felinity (AUS) Harry Reed Sigsworth Partners
Tristan Davidson, Carlisle
Br Mr S. Chappell West Moor Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner Yet to score over jumps but latest second at Perth was his best effort yet over fences More needed again TFRHHHII BHA93
5 BADBAD LEROY BROWN
(GB) (15) 32/4U-P5 12 11-7
B g Lucarno (USA) - Leroy’s Sister (FR)
Philip Armson (3)
Mr R. J. Armson Richard Armson, Melbourne
Br Yorton Farm Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winner over hurdles in 2016/17 for Oliver Greenall. Multiple winning pointer since but well held back under Rules/switched to fences both starts this summer TFRHIIII BHA91
6 GET WITH IT (IRE) (37) 65554-4 D BF
9 11-7
B g Getaway (GER) - Listening (IRE) Harry Skelton Union Stripes Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs Mary McCann The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEWDual chase scorer around 3m Below par last season and sold from Rose Dobbin £6,000 in May. Gambled on but just respectable start for this yard when fourth at Uttoxeter, the combination of a longer trip and a 5-month absence possibly telling late on Better expected TFRHHHHH BHA91
7 GRAND DU NORD (FR) (70) 32/36-50 8 11-4
B g Montmartre (FR) - Vanille d’Ainay (FR) Brian Hughes Middleham Park & The Cheltenham Trail 7 Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Mr Stephane Milaveau Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler who was runner-up in a 3m Wetherby handicap in May but hasn’t reproduced that form since, including over fences. TFRHHIII BHA88
8
GINGER POINTE (FR)
(15) 54/50-21
B g Denon (USA) - Rainbow Pointe (ITY)
Making A Pointe Partnership
Br Angelo Franco Brambilla
7 11-1
Henry Brooke
Danny Brooke, Middleham
Danny Brooke Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWBettered his hurdles form at the first attempt when making a winning chase debut at Market Rasen for new yard 2 weeks ago, shaping as if there could be even better to come Needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA85
9 PAWPAW (GB) (15) P-03U6P
B g Showcasing - Papaya (IRE)
7 11-0
Caoilin Quinn (3)
Mr Thomas Gaden D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Biddestone Stud Ltd Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Mark continues to fall so it is best to look elsewhere
10 GETTHEPOT (IRE)
(15) 206-000
B g Getaway (GER) - Raheen Lady (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA84
9 10-13
Kielan Woods
Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br Noel Fenton
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in handicap chases at Huntingdon in 2022 and best effort since when runner-up at Exeter (19.2f) last October. Well held all 3 starts this summer, however. TFRHHIII BHA83
11 INTO THE SUNSET (IRE)
B g Ask - Try It Again (IRE)
Donald McCain Racing Club
Br J. A. Berry
(15) 04-U645
7 10-12
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles winner in 2022 Missed whole of 2023 and has yet to match his previous best this year, tried over fences last 2 starts TFRHHIII BHA82
12
MAN OF THE HOUSE (IRE)
(10) U-P66U4
Br g Masterofthehorse (IRE) - Native Kin (IRE)
6 10-11
Paddy Hanlon (7)
Multi Nationals Syndicate John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
Br Tom and Marie Ryan
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who seems to be going through the motions currently TFRHHIII BHA81
13
WE GOT YOUR BACK
(GB) (15) 0-06653 BF 6 10-9
B g Kayf Tara - Blaeberry Gavin Sheehan
The Stagger Inn L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Br Lady Bland Postpack Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless but has been given a chance by the handicapper and not seen to best effect when third at Market Rasen 2 weeks ago. Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA79
14 HELIOS ALLEN (FR) (15) PP/-0006
B g Coastal Path - Silane (FR)
7 10-8
Tom Bellamy
Mrs Phillippa Taylor Phillippa Taylor, Fringford
Br Mr Bruno Vagne
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler/chaser for Jane Williams but has offered little for this yard since returning from 16 months off. TFRHHIII BHA78
2023: YA KNOW YASEFF (IRE) 6 10 3 Jack Tudor 11-1 (David Pipe) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 4, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 9, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 10, 14.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Get With It (IRE), 5-1 Ginger Pointe (FR), 7-1 We Got Your Back (GB), 9-1 The King of May (FR), Macavity (GB), 10-1 Dindin (FR), 18-1 Getthepot (IRE), 22-1 Man of The House (IRE), 28-1 Grand du Nord (FR), 33-1 Pawpaw (GB), Into The Sunset (IRE), Helios Allen (FR), 50-1 Backinaction (IRE), 100-1 Badbad Leroy Brown (GB)
SECOND RACE 2.40
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE NEU-SERVO RAPID RESPONSE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS
4) (GBB RACE)
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): F O’Brien (43 wins from 212 runners, 20%) runs POLICE ACADEMY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P & M Bowen (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs A DEFINITE GETAWAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: A DEFINITE GETAWAY trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
None of these can be ruled out but CLIMBING showed the benefit of a wind op when a promising second at Stratford on his chasing bow and can build on it here to open his account at the chief expense of Police Academy, who also looks to have better days ahead of her. A Definite Getaway and Next Left both need factoring in too.
1-2-3: 1.CLIMBING 2.POLICE ACADEMY (IRE) 3.A DEFINITE GETAWAY (IRE)
1 NEXT LEFT (IRE) (98) 23//50-14 D BF 8 12-0
B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Mountainviewqueen (IRE)
Mr T. C. McKeever
Br Mrs Breda Spillane
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TFRHHHII BHA110
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded 2m4f chase at Warwick and not disgraced when fourth of 6 in 3m Uttoxeter handicap chase later in May. May do better after a break so he’s very much one to consider
2 A DEFINITE GETAWAY (IRE) (38) 2P-0231 CD 6 12-0
B g Getaway (GER) - Def It Vic (IRE)
Miss Jayne Brace
James Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Cathal Ennis Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TFRHHHII BHA110
TIMEFORMVIEW Got off the mark on his chasing bow in 13-runner handicap over C&D (good) 38 days ago, holding on gamely Should have more to offer. Well in the mix.
3 SLEEPING SATELLITE (IRE) (65) 3/424-20 6 11-13
Br g Mahler - Aneda Dubh (IRE)
The Good Stock Syndicate
Brian Hughes
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br George Lane Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from his chasing bow when last of 7 in handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f, good, 9/2) 65 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
4 POLICE ACADEMY (IRE) (13) 216-202 D
B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Academy Miss (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA109
7 11-10
Mr Ben Sutton (5)
Mr N. Sutton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Tom Radley BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a fine start for Fergal O’Brien, winning 3 of her first 4 starts over hurdles, and started well for current yard in this sphere when second of 11 in handicap chase over C&D (good, 13/2) 13 days ago. Should progress. TFRHHHHI BHA106
5 CLIMBING (GB) (42) 5204-2
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Spring Flight
HM The Queen &The Late Sir Chips Keswick
6 11-8
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Queen Elizabeth II BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped encouragingly sent chasing after 10 months off/wind op when second of 11 in handicap chase at Stratford (19.4f, good) 42 days ago. Holds good claims up just 1lb. TFRHHHHH BHA104
6 FAME AND FUN (IRE) (13) 513-0PU D
B g Fame And Glory - Tabachines (FR)
Mrs J Hitchings
7 11-6
Lorcan Williams
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Brian Moran Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored over fences at Plumpton in March but unseated rider 7th in handicap chase at this course (16.5f, good) 13 days ago. Back up in trip and no forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA102
7 ILLOGICAL LOGIC (FR) (98) 66403-P
6 11-2
Ch g Coastal Path - Vierge Sainte (FR) Jack Tudor
Trembath Nisbet Hughes Wright
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis NAF
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who was pulled up in handicap hurdle (17/2) at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 98 days ago. Placed in points so possibilities on his chase debut TFRHHHII BHA98
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Stewards Note:
NEXT LEFT: Following its run on 26/5/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
SLEEPING SATELLITE: Following its run on 28/6/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 A Definite Getaway (IRE), 7-2 Climbing (GB), 4-1 Police Academy (IRE), 11-2 Next Left (IRE), 17-2 Sleeping Satellite (IRE), 14-1 Fame And Fun (IRE), 22-1 Illogical Logic (FR)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Management accepts no liability whatsoever for bodily injury or loss or damage to property, no matter how caused.
RECORD TIMES
2m (Hurdle) Moonday Sun (USA) (3yo+)
2m½f (Chase) Mercian King (IRE) (4yo+)
2m4f (Hurdle) Doubly Clever (IRE) (3yo+)
2m4f (Chase) Rene’s Girl (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17 4m 39.90s
2m7f (Hurdle) Rolling Maul (IRE) (4yo+) 17Sep18 5m 24.20s
2m7f (Chase) Go Another One (IRE) (4yo+) 01Sep19 5m 21.40s
THIRD RACE 3.10
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F)
FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE NEIGH BAD REPAIRS 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): F O’Brien (43 wins from 212 runners, 20%) runs AJP KINGDOM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs EDISON KENT LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROLL WITH IT trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
This is wide open but HAPPY DU MESNIL is an improved model since switched to fences so can resume winning ways on the back of a good Bangor second Nigel Twiston-Davies’ Topofthecotswolds returns on a lenient mark so could emerge as the main threat, although a solid case can also be made for Almazhar Garde, Ali Star Bert and Roll With It
1.HAPPY DU MESNIL (FR) 2.TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) 3.ALMAZHAR GARDE (FR)
1 TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) (326) 642363- CD 10 12-0
B g Arcadio (GER) - Bambootcha (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr M A. Reay Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br Kieran Ryan & Tim Nolan Courtiers Investment Services Limited TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner 5/2, below-par third of 5 in handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) 10 months ago. Handily weighted though if fully tuned up for his return. TFRHHHHI BHA120
2 AJP KINGDOM (IRE) (62) 2PP-P25 CD
7 11-12
B g Mahler - Mattys Joy (IRE) Connor Brace
The FOB Racing Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br John Palmer Dunraven Group of Companies
TIMEFORMVIEWMade mistakes when only fifth of 7 in handicap chase at this C&D (good to firm) 62 days ago. Needs to jump better if he’s to get off the mark in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA118
3 ALMAZHAR GARDE (FR) (38) 222-124 D
Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR)
Arthur’s Party
9 11-11
Paul O’Brien
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Mr Fabrice Simon Merriebelle Stable Llc
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Bangor in June and posted a respectable fourth of 14 in handicap chase at this C&D (good) 38 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently Ought to be in the shake-up TFRHHHHI BHA117
4 SWAPPED (FR) (15) 12PP-P4 C
B g Sinndar (IRE) - La Bezizais (FR)
Mr Milson Robinson
7 11-7
Philip Armson (3)
Nick Kent, Brigg
Br Mr Luc Monnet Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who got back on track when fourth of 6 in handicap chase (20/1) at Market Rasen (23.9f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Can give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA113
5 EDISON KENT (IRE) (43) PP-2100 D
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Kentish Town (IRE)
Edison Kent Partners
8 11-6
Lilly Pinchin
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mr S. Gorman racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to his best when scoring over hurdles at Uttoxeter in June but he’s a tricky customer and has twice failed to back it up Reverts to chasing now but others are more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA112
6 ALI STAR BERT (GB) (150) 1211U2- D
B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Clumber Pursuits
Mr S. A. Harris
Br Mr Wilf Hobson
8 10-13
Jack Quinlan
Shaun Harris, Worksop
TIMEFORMVIEW A three-time 3m chase winner last season who signed off with a good second of 4 in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) 150 days ago. Enters calculations on his return. TFRHHHII BHA105
7 ROLL WITH IT (IRE) (43) 4P-5313
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Que Pasa (IRE)
8 10-13
James Bowen
Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Mr Patrick McCormack Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWHurdles winner for Richard Spencer last summer and he opened his account in
8
HAPPY DU MESNIL (FR) (65) P34-122 BF 7 10-12
Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Perle du Mesnil (FR)
Cottrell, Conway & Cottrell
Henry Brooke
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mr Jean-Pierre Aumont Swansway
TIMEFORMVIEW
Maiden hurdler who has got his act together over fences, winning novice handicap at Southwell before good runner-up efforts there and at Bangor on his next 2 starts Firmly in the picture again. TFRHHHHH BHA104
9 MAGIC DANCER
(GB) (11) 5-43363 C 12 10-12
B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - King’s Siren (IRE)
The Magic Partnership
Richard Patrick
Kerry Lee, Presteigne Br Littleton Stud Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who arrives in good nick, third of 10 in handicap chase over C&D (good, 14/1) 11 days ago. This veteran can make his presence felt once more. TFRHHHII BHA104
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9.
Stewards Note:
AJP KINGDOM: Following its run on 1/7/2024 it was reported that the horse made a jumping error
ROLL WITH IT: Following its run on 20/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to be lame.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Happy du Mesnil (FR), 6-1 Ali Star Bert (GB), 7-1 Roll With It (IRE), 15-2 Magic Dancer (GB), 8-1 Topofthecotswolds (IRE), Swapped (FR), 10-1 Ajp Kingdom (IRE), 11-1 Almazhar Garde (FR), 25-1 Edison Kent (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 3.40
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE NEU-SERVO SPRINT NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (CONDITIONAL & AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ RACE) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P & M Bowen (28 wins from 106 runners, 26%) runs FISKARDO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs BLACKWATER LILLY LONGEST TRAVELLER: LION CITY trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.
BLACKWATER LILLY has made an encouraging start in her 2 bumpers so far, improving from debut when second at Uttoxeter in July, so she looks to hold leading claims of opening her account this time around. The main danger could be Fiskardo, who can take a step forward from his first run, ahead of Lion City
1-2-3: 1.BLACKWATER LILLY 2.FISKARDO (IRE) 3.LION CITY (IRE)
1 CARAMELO RAPIDO (IRE) (106) 4-3
B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Capuccina (FR)
5 11-2
Mr Billy Marshall (7)
Mr Max Young Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Cyril O’Hara Berkeley Carter Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW€10,000 3-y-o, Spanish Moon gelding. Half-brother to 5 winners, including fairly useful hurdle winner/useful chaser Capuccimix and fairly useful French chaser Espressa. Made the frame both starts in points, third on latest outing (May 18). TFRHHIII BHA-
2 HOPJES (SAF) (79) 0
B g Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) - Mocha Special (SAF)
5 11-2
Bradley Harris (3)
Talking Horses Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
Br Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein
TIMEFORMVIEW Fractious beforehand and raced too freely on debut when tailed-off at Newton Abbot (good) in June Has since left Richard Hawker and now tried in hood/tongue strap. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 FISKARDO (IRE) (54) 3 BF
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Campanella Rose (IRE)
Mr VJ & AL Phillips
4 11-0
Mr J L. Gleeson (3)
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Mrs Mary O’Donoghue Adept GRP Cabinets Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWas sent off favourite (2/1) and showed promise when close third of 9 at Uttoxeter (soft) on debut in July, despite needing a stiffer test of stamina Respected with that first outing behind him. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 LION CITY (IRE) (204) 4-
Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Marigold Hotel (IRE)
4 11-0
Paddy Hanlon (7)
Ms Rachel O’Neill John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
Br Newtown Anner Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability first time up when fourth of 5 at Naas (heavy) in February, plugging on final 1f Irish raider who merits consideration with cheekpieces added after 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 PEACE MOTIVATOR (GB) (-)
4 11-0
B g Massaat (IRE) - Ssafa Beau Morgan (5)
Mr R. Kent
Br Richard Kent & Clare Lloyd
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
TIMEFORMVIEW £10,000 3-y-o, Massaat gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Simply Red. Dam 1m-1 1/2m winner
One to note for yard capable of readying a debutant. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 BLACKWATER LILLY (GB) (37) 42
4 10-7
B f Casamento (IRE) - Cuckoo’s Calling Dylan Johnston (5)
Richard & Katherine Gilbert Brian Ellison, Malton
Br Straightline Bloodstock Straightline (NE) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSome encouragement at Market Rasen on debut in July and improved when runner-up at Uttoxeter (good) 19 days later, with the winner successful over hurdles next time Major player with further progress to come TFRHHHHH BHA-
7 TRES BIEN (GB) (79) 64-3
4 10-7
Ch f Linda’s Lad - Ice Tres Peter Kavanagh (3) Racehorse Ownership Club Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Mrs Clare L Corcoran Racehorse Ownership Club
TIMEFORMVIEWUnplaced both starts in point bumpers but offered more making her Rules debut when third of 8 at Newton Abbot (good) in June Could be in the mix as she makes first run for yard after leaving David Pipe TFRHHHII BHA-
FIFTH RACE 4.10
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M)
THE NEU-SERVO CUSTOMER SUPPORT MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) 17 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & A O’Neill (22 wins from 151 runners, 15%) runs DON VIRGINIA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs BARENBOIM LONGEST TRAVELLER: BRILLIANT LIGHT trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.
BRILLIANT LIGHT’s second at Tramore is the best piece of form on show and he might be able to open his hurdling account with a performance of similar merit Manowest is an obvious danger and Don Virginia also looks open to improvement.
1-2-3: 1.BRILLIANT LIGHT 2.MANOWEST (IRE) 3.DON VIRGINIA (FR)
1 BARENBOIM (GB) (143) 340/-
B g Golden Horn - Labise (IRE)
6 11-4
Gavin Sheehan M Sample E Sample G Williams
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Br Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd BetVictor TIMEFORMVIEWWent backwards from his hurdling debut for Fergal O’Brien in 2022 but has improved for David O’Meara on the Flat lately and can’t be dismissed starting out for another new yard back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA102
2 BOBBY KENNEDY (GB) (109)
B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - All Annalena (IRE)
Ms Imelda Coakley
Br Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham
6 11-4
Brendan Powell
Denis Coakley, West Ilsley
Denis Coakley Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWDam fairly useful 2m/21f hurdle winner, also 1m (at 2 yrs)-10.4f winner on Flat. Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 1 3/4m), runner-up on comeback in 2024, but well below form last time Not an obvious sort on hurdling debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 BRILLIANT LIGHT (GB) (14) 62
7 11-4
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Flame of Gibraltar (IRE) Paddy Hanlon (7) Timlin Titans Syndicate John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
Br Godolphin
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful Flat winner who stepped up on his hurdling debut when second in a 15-runner novice at Tramore a fortnight ago. That is the best piece of form on offer and he’s worth a chance to go one better TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 EAGLE COURT (IRE) (99)
B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Classic Remark (IRE)
7 11-4
Harry Reed
Mr Roger Gould Michael Blake, Trowbridge
Br Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers SB Racehorse Rehoming TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on Flat (stays 16.5f), out of sorts in 2024 Hard to make a solid case for switched to hurdling for the first time TFRHHIII BHA-
5 GROUNDBREAKER (GER) (45) 4
B g Oasis Dream - Guajara (GER)
5 11-4
Jack Tudor valueracingclub.co.uk
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEWDidn’t look straightforward on his last 2 starts for Andrew Balding (sold for 20,000 gns in September) but he was useful on the Flat at best and should have learned from his initial experience of hurdling over C&D 45 days ago. Could do better TFRHHHII BHA-
6 LIGHT DRAGOON (FR) (38) 0-3
6 11-4
B g Golden Horn - Lumiere Rose Stan Sheppard valueracingclub.co.uk
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Mr Marcello Randelli Plumbing World
TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to justify support when down the field in a bumper (6/1) at Chepstow on debut but showed a bit more when third in a C&D novice 8 months later Could improve on that TFRHHHII BHA-
7 LUCKY STRIPE (GB) (35) 0/UP-P63
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Spotthestripe
6 11-4
James Martin (5) Stephen Allen
Br Mr A. D. Sansome
Stephen Allen, Chipping Norton
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden 33/1, third of 11 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Needs to up his game markedly if he’s to feature in this TFRHHIII BHA81
8
MANOWEST (IRE) (38) P-12
B g Mahler - Sizing Judy (IRE)
6 11-4
Sean Bowen
Mrs Joy Maund-Powell Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr Noel McDermott Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWOff mark in Irish points at second attempt (May 6) and made an excellent start over hurdles when runner-up in a C&D novice last month. Open to improvement and likely to take a hand TFRHHHHI BHA-
9 R S AMBUSH (IRE)
(38) 240-242
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Archdale Ambush (IRE)
Mr Michael P. Tudor
5 11-4
Lee Edwards
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Arctic Tack Stud & M. O’Leary Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler who is yet to get off the mark but ran creditably when runner-up over C&D last time Blinkers may draw more out of him but others appear to have more potential. TFRHHHII BHA105
10 DON VIRGINIA (FR) (189)
2-
B g Walzertakt (GER) - Virginia Bella (FR)
4 11-2
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Team Tuff Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Pascal Noue & Valerie Lutz Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Dam fair French hurdler (17f winner) Promising start when runner-up in a juvenile at Hereford 6 months ago and should step forward from that if he’s fully tuned up Big player TFRHHHHI BHA-
11 SCINTILLANTE (GB) (38) 0B525
Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Freesia (IRE)
Alastair & Pippa McLeish
4 11-2
Jonathan Burke
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Grundy Bloodstock SRL Planned Office Interiors Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat but only modest efforts at best so far over hurdles, so needs to up his game TFRHHIII BHA98
12
SPITFIRE BRIDGE (GB) (15) 560-52
B g Sixties Icon - Outside Art
4 11-2
Marc Goldstein
The Affordable Partnership Sheena West, Lewes
Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Southdowns Unleashed TIMEFORMVIEW Showed ability in bumpers but only modest form so far over hurdles. Improved on the Flat last time, though, so may yet have more to give in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA-
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Brilliant Light (GB), 11-2 Manowest (IRE), 6-1 Don Virginia (FR), 9-1 Barenboim (GB), 12-1 Light Dragoon (FR), R S Ambush (IRE), 14-1 Groundbreaker (GER), 25-1 Lucky Stripe (GB), Spitfire Bridge (GB), 28-1 Scintillante (GB), 33-1 Eagle Court (IRE), 50-1 Bobby Kennedy (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 4.40 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN
(2M 7F)
FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE NEU-SERVO SUPERB SERVICE CIRCUIT NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 23 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P & M Bowen (28 wins from 106 runners, 26%) runs SHANTOU CHAMPAGNE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs GALWAY REEL
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: INDIAN SUNBIRD trained by S Ender, Malton, 176 miles. SHANTOU CHAMPAGNE trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
ABSOLUTELY FINE is bred to be much better than he’s shown to date and takes a significant step up in trip switched to handicaps, so he’s worth a chance to improve. Indian Sunbird has been going well at this track and merits respect, while Chemical Warfare can’t be ruled out.
1 GALWAY REEL (IRE) (45) 02-4550 5 11-12
B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Moraine
Charlie Todd
Not One But Two Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd
Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHas not inherited the family’s lofty level of ability judged on early evidence Marginal improvement when eighth over C&D last time but probably needs more leeway from the handicapper. TFRHHIII BHA95
2 INDIAN SUNBIRD (IRE) (45) U5-P512 CD 7 11-10
B g Hillstar - Mausin (IRE)
Harry Bannister
Mr N. Ender Sara Ender, Malton
Br Corrin Stud & Kevin Lynch Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner in hurdle here in July 9/2, good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 45 days ago. Progressing well recently and merits plenty of respect. TFRHHHHI BHA93
3 SHANTOU CHAMPAGNE (IRE) (41) 022//-44P 7 11-6
B m Shantou (USA) - Couture Daisy (IRE)
Sean Bowen
Mrs J. Iddon Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Victor Connolly
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed plenty of ability in bumpers in 2021 and after a mammoth absence, has shown some ability over hurdles so far this term Pulled up on handicap debut at Cartmel last time though so has questions to answer TFRHHIII BHA89
4 STILETTO (GB) (79) 2243-46 BF
B g Frankel - High Heeled (IRE)
6 11-6
Tom Bellamy
Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
Br Mr J. Wigan & Mr G. Strawbridge
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who wasn’t quite on his game when sixth at Newton Abbot 79 days ago but could bounce back quickly. TFRHHHII BHA89
5 MAGICAL ARTHUR (IRE) (55) 306P-04 6 11-5
B g Yeats (IRE) - Miss Cilla (IRE)
Harbour Rose Partnership
Br E. O’Gorman
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWModest form over hurdles for Phil Kirby, including in handicaps this spring Some encouragement on first outing for this yard over C&D last time and cheekpieces go on now, so not a forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA88
6 VALENTINE GETAWAY (IRE) (55) 423-2F0 6 11-3
B m Getaway (GER) - Awesome Miracle (IRE)
Benjamin Macey (10)
The Valentine Partnership Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Richella Rohan Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who shaped as if still in form when seventh over C&D last time Has had a short break since but others look better treated. TFRHHIII BHA86
7 CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) (37) 6-4F112 C 7 11-2
B g Fame And Glory - Blazing Sky (IRE)
Jack Tudor SendEmOn
Br Frank McGuinness
David Pipe, Wellington
Airdale Chemicals Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWNot long with this yard and took advantage of lower hurdles mark at Market Rasen before following up in good style back over fences at Worcester Excellent effort at Uttoxeter (fences) since and very much still of interest in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA85
1-2-3: 1.ABSOLUTELY FINE (IRE) 2.INDIAN
8
ROYAL SAM (GB) (92) 4/536-56 BF
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Royal Nashkova
7 11-2
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 and latest efforts have been underwhelming. TFRHHIII BHA85
9
JOKER DU CHENET (FR)
(49) P0-4442
Br g Doctor Dino (FR) - Tanais du Chenet (FR)
Pontoon Racing
Br Mme Marie-Laure Besnouin
5 11-1
Lilly Pinchin
James Owen, Newmarket
The Rare Breed Meat Company
TIMEFORMVIEWGood second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f, good, 7/1) 49 days ago. Arrives in good order and another solid showing is expected TFRHHHHI BHA84
10 ABSOLUTELY FINE (IRE)
(162) 0600-
B g Pillar Coral - Quine de Sivola (FR)
Spectre Racing - Absolutely Fine
5 11-0
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown much yet but he’s bred to do much better and represents a top stable, so more expected now upped markedly in trip Worth siding with if strong in the betting. TFRHHHHH BHA83
11 SHIBUYA SONG
(GB) (101) UP0-54 5 11-0
Ch m New Approach (IRE) - Silent Music (IRE)
Finn Lambert (3)
The Firebirds Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Mr C. E. Stedman Tori Global
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Good fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good, 33/1) 101 days ago, finishing strongly Merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA83
12 KILKEASKIN MOLLY (IRE)
(990) /2F/56P//-
B or Br m Mountain High (IRE) - Nicola’s Girl (IRE)
10 10-13
James Best
Mr Simon Earle Simon Earle, Marlborough
Br Eric Barrett
TIMEFORMVIEW Inconsistent sort who remains a maiden after 23 goes. Hasn’t been seen for over 2 years (when pulled up), so very hard to make a case for. TFRHIIII BHA82
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 8, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10, 12.
Stewards Note:
GALWAY REEL: Following its run on 18/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Chemical Warfare (IRE), 5-1 Absolutely Fine (IRE), 11-2 Indian Sunbird (IRE), 13-2 Joker du Chenet (FR), 12-1 Shibuya Song (GB), 14-1 Stiletto (GB), 16-1 Magical Arthur (IRE), 18-1 Shantou Champagne (IRE), 20-1 Galway Reel (IRE), Valentine Getaway (IRE), 33-1 Royal Sam (GB), 80-1 Kilkeaskin Molly (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 5.10
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE NEU-SERVO SUPPORTS REES FOUNDATION 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 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 14 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (11 wins from 95 runners, 12%) runs SANTA CLARITA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (12 wins from 42 runners, 29%) runs DUCHAMPS ART WEIGHTWATCHER: UNSPEAKABLE won off a handicap mark of 88, his rating is now down 7lb to 81. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: DUCHAMPS ART trained by W P Mullins, SEFTON WARRIOR trained by J J Hanlon, both Ireland.
BERGENTOWN is 2lb below his winning mark and acquitted himself well in a similar contest here in June He gets the nod in an open-looking contest Winds of Fire and Santa Clarita head the list of dangers.
1 SEFTON WARRIOR (GB) (27)
B g Frankel - Maid To Master (IRE)
Ms Rachel O’Neill
Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar
0P//P-U34 7 12-0
Paddy Hanlon (7)
John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when creditable fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Cork (18.4f, good to soft) 27 days ago but is still looking for his first success in this sphere after 17 starts TFRHHIII BHA95
2 RAGOSINA (GB) (38) 0016P-4 D 4 12-0
B f Teofilo (IRE) - Hadeeqa (IRE)
Ms Ciera McKeown
Jack Quinlan
B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWFlat winner who struck at the fourth time of asking over hurdles when seeing off 4 rivals in a 2 1/2m Sedgefield mares ’ novice in February. Acquitted herself well on Flat and in this sphere more recently but others look better treated. TFRHHIII BHA98
3 DUCHAMPS ART (IRE) (9) 00-50F6 BF
B f Diamond Boy (FR) - Dani Theatre (IRE)
4 11-13
Danny Mullins
Mr Bill Hawkins W. P. Mullins, Ireland
Br D Mullins & P Mullins
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to justify strong support when respectable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.6f, good, 5/2) 9 days ago but not been with top yard long and must enter calculations TFRHHHII BHA97
4 WINDS OF FIRE (USA) (46) 0P20/-P1 D 9 11-12
B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Laureldean Gale (USA) Adam Wedge
Mr L. Fell Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Godolphin Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWTook advantage of drop in the weights when narrowly taking 9-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 46 days ago, holding on gamely Just 3lb higher now and must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA93
5 FAERIE CUTLASS (GB) (38) 123-362 CD 6 11-11
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Faerie Reel (FR) Miss Lauren Keen-Hawkins (7)
Mrs E. A. Kellar Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Br Mrs E Kellar
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner last year but not been in same form more recently, beaten long way when second of 13 in handicap hurdle at this course (23f, good) 38 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA92
6 BEST MATE DAVE (GB) (62) 0/125-4P CD BF 7 11-10
B g Passing Glance - Dillay Brook (IRE) Kielan Woods
Dave’s Best Mates D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br M. B. Bent Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last summer but ran modestly when sent over fences here 62 days ago and has something to prove back over the smaller obstacles. TFRHHIII BHA91
7 SAINT VIC (FR) (35) 050-44 5 11-7
B g Kamsin (GER) - Passionnante (FR) James Turner (7)
Mrs Kathy Day Anthony Day, Hinckley
Br Earl de Cordelles & Mr Robert Brard Mr Day
TIMEFORM VIEW Not really threatened in a handful of starts in this sphere and looks on a stiff mark for his handicap debut TFRHIIII BHA88
1-2-3: 1.BERGENTOWN (IRE) 2.WINDS OF FIRE (USA) 3.SANTA CLARITA (FR)
8
LIMERICK LEADER
(FR) (42) 0026-4P BF 7 11-7
B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Out Law d’Oc (FR)
Fools and Horses
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br S.A.R.L. Ecurie Nicolas Taudon Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler but just a modest maiden handicap chaser for Rose Dobbin Was unable to deliver on debut for new yard over fences at Newton Abbot 6 weeks ago. Switches to hurdling now TFRHHHII BHA88
9
HEDERA PARK
(IRE) (5) 14-0006 CD 6 11-7
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ivy Queen (IRE)
Callum Pritchard (7)
Mr Daf Jones Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
Br Grange Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner last September but not been in same form since, albeit she shaped better than distance beaten when sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f, good, 12/1) 5 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA88
10
SANTA CLARITA
(FR) (117) 33202-P
Gr m Walzertakt (GER) - New Delice (FR)
Union Stripes
6 11-5
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br M. Eric Aubree & M. Claude Aubree The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORMVIEW Performed modestly at Ffos Las when last seen in May but been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper and has since joined Dan Skelton. Worth a close look in the market. TFRHHHII BHA86
11 BERGENTOWN (IRE) (67) 00660-2 D 7 11-2
B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Sweet Harry (FR)
Sean Quinlan
6 Bit Racing Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br M. F. Finneran
PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Back from 7 months off when creditable second of 13 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good) 67 days ago. Races off same mark here and is one for shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA83
12 OUTBACK FRONTIERS (IRE) (42) 0/0-4012
8 11-2
Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Bord de Loire (FR) Caoilin Quinn (3)
Mr Stephen Price John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Benjamin J. Daunt
TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to winning ways at Stratford (18.7f) last month and backed that up when second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good to soft) a week later Ought to go well again. TFRHHHII BHA83
13 UNSPEAKABLE (IRE) (15) 6PP0-20
6 11-0
Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Croise Naofa (IRE) Jack Tudor
Mr S. Chappell
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Jack O’Dwyer NAF
TIMEFORMVIEW Ran well over fences at Ffos Las in May but wasn’t in same form in this sphere at Perth last month and percentage call is to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA81
14 SILENT AUCTION (GB) (22) 0/430-30
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Odello
5 10-13
Kevin Brogan
Eventmasters Racing Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Br Little Lodge Farm Eventmasters Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWReached the frame twice in bumpers last term However, her efforts in mares ’ maiden hurdles have left much to be desired and, having offered little on first start following a wind op on the Flat recently, she is opposable back hurdling Handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA80
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 14.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
BEST MATE DAVE: Following its run on 1/7/2024 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.
LIMERICK LEADER: Following its run on 21/7/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. SANTA CLARITA: Following its run on 7/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. SILENT AUCTION: Following its run on 10/8/2024 it was reported that the horse did not handle the bends. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Duchamps Art (IRE), 7-1 Winds of Fire (USA), Santa Clarita (FR), 8-1 Limerick Leader (FR), 17-2 Outback Frontiers (IRE), 11-1 Bergentown (IRE), 16-1 Faerie Cutlass (GB), 18-1 Sefton Warrior (GB), Best Mate Dave (GB), Unspeakable (IRE), 22-1 Hedera Park (IRE), 28-1 Ragosina (GB), 33-1 Silent Auction (GB), 80-1 Saint Vic (FR)
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.
