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Abandonments
In the event of Racing being abandoned the following rules apply:
• Abandonment before completion of the 1st raceTicket valid for the next meeting or full refund
• Abandonment prior to completion of 3rd Race - 50% refund
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• No refunds will be made on the day of racing.
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Baby Changing Facilities
Baby changing facilities can be found in the ladies and gents toilets on the ground floor of the Grandstand, near the main entrance, and also in the Ladies and Gents Centre Course Enclosure toilets.
Tickets
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Dogs
Racegoers are not permitted to bring dogs onto the racecourse, including the Centre Course car park and picnic area, at any time during the raceday, with the exception of guide dogs for the blind and hearing dogs. During hot weather, it should be remembered that Police and RSPCA officials reserve the right to force entry into any vehicle to release an animal if suffering.
Emergency Procedures
Worcester Racecourse employs safety stewards. In the event of an emergency which requires evacuation, a public announcement will be made and the stewards will direct you to a safe area.
Facilities For Disabled Racegoers
There are ladies and gentleman’s disabled toilets on the ground floor of the Grandstand near the main entrance. There is also a disabled toilet cubicle on the Centre Course concourse.
First Aid
The First Aid Room is located at the top end of the Pre-Parade Ring.
General
Although everyone is welcome at Worcester Racecourse, we do reserve the right, in extreme circumstances, either to refuse admission or to eject any person from the racecourse.
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
Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk.
Litter
Please help us keep Worcester Racecourse tidy by disposing of your litter and old betting slips in the bins provided.
No Smoking
There is a No Smoking policy at Worcester Racecourse. Would racegoers please note that smoking is not allowed in any enclosed or substantially enclosed areas - this includes e-cigarettes. Please respect the No Smoking signs.
Photography
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Safety
In the interests of public safety all visitors to the Racecourse should follow directions of the Safety Stewards on the Stands and the Race Day Staff throughout the Racecourse. Please do not leave bags or your possessions unattended at any time as this could cause a security alert. It is an offence to be drunk at a sporting event and for this reason people clearly under the influence of alcohol will be asked to leave the racecourse. Racegoers are requested to be particularly aware of their personal safety in all areas where they come into close contact with the horses, such as the parade ring and the horse walks.
Seating/Viewing
Racegoers are requested not to stand in the marked gangways on the Grandstand Steppings as this will compromise safety
Vehicles On The Course
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
The use of any wireless transmitting and/or receiving apparatus other than the official circuit is prohibited at all racecourses. Failure to comply could result in your removal from the racecourse as per our terms and conditions of entry
MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
CHIEF STEWARD TOM EVETTS
STEWARDS’ PANELS CHAIR JOANNE HAWKINS
DANIEL ANDREWS, LAUREN THOMSON, GUY UPTON
STARTERS
WILLIAM JORDAN
LEE JONES
JUDGE
GUY LEWIS
CLERK OF THE SCALES
ELLA MCCAIN
VETERINARY OFFICER
JESSICA RAINBOW
VETERINARY SURGEONS
MARK GEORGETTI
OSCAR GRIFFITHS
AGNES CODINA
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr CHRIS REYNOLDS
Dr PHILIP PRITCHARD
Dr IAN ROBERTS
NURSE
ELLEN PHELPS
EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS
JEREMY WILLIS
JANE SOUTHAM
LOUISE NEALE
COMMENTATOR
DAVID FITZGERALD
BETTING RING MANAGER
KEVIN EVANS
GENERAL MANAGER
MICHAEL THOMAS
CLERK OF THE COURSE
LIBBY O’FLAHERTY
DESIGNATED
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
MICHAEL THOMAS
RACECOURSE PHOTOGRAPHER
NIGEL KIRBY nigelkirbyphotography.com
No.ofdays sincelastran colour graphic
horse’s saddlecloth number
horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
form guide previous performances
/=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 1.55
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PJ NICHOLLS KGM KOREA GENUINELY MADE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (42 wins from 216 runners, 19%) runs ISABELLA BEE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs BEAT BOX LONGEST TRAVELLER: SILENT REVOLUTION trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 88 miles.
BEAT BOX has really turned a corner since joining Dan Skelton and can extend his winning run. Isabella Bee may provide the chief threat.
colours no horse age st lb
1 HIDALGO DE L’ISLE (FR) (16) 124-301 D
7 11-10
B g Coastal Path - Agence de L’Isle (FR) Brian Hughes
Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mme Michele Sayet
TIMEFORMVIEWPosted career best when winning 4-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (16.3f, good to firm, 7/2) on debut over fences 16 days ago by 14 lengths from Silent Revolution 5lb rise fair and must enter calculations TFRHHHII BHA123
2 SILENT REVOLUTION (IRE)
(16) 30/30-62 D
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Watson River (IRE)
8 11-8
Lorcan Williams
Mr Colm Donlon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br D. Murphy Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicap hurdler but yet to reach same level in 3 starts over fences. Shaped better behind Silent Revolution at Newton Abbot latest but others hold more appeal TFRHHIII BHA121
3 ISABELLA BEE (IRE) (28) 16-5321 CD
B m Westerner - Myakoda (FR)
7 11-7
Jonathan Burke
KHDRP1 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Ms Salome Brennan Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on encouraging chase debut when taking 9-runner handicap over C&D (good, 7/2) 28 days ago. Likely more to come yet and not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA120
4 MINELLA DOUBLE
(IRE) (28) 3P4-301 C
B g Shantou (USA) - Lady Dromlac (IRE)
6 10-13
Philip Armson (3) S Wood Rob Summers, Solihull
Br Geoffrey Thompson
TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a surprise when narrowly winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at this course (20f, good) last month but needs to improve on his 2 previous attempts in this sphere to play a part TFRHHIII BHA112
5 BEAT BOX (FR) (7) 460-111 D
8 10-10 (in 7lb ex)
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Niemen (FR) Harry Skelton Union Stripes Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr Herve Spezza & Mme Marynege Spezza The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Won all 3 starts since joining Dan Skelton, latest when taking 3-runner handicap chase at Newton Abbot (16.3f, soft) 7 days ago, plenty in hand 7lb penalty to carry now but holds strong claims nonetheless. TFRHHHHH BHA102
2023: FRINGILL DIKE (IRE) 6 11 0 Charlie Hammond 10-11 (Jedd O’Keeffe) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Beat Box (FR), 3-1 Hidalgo de L’Isle (FR), Isabella Bee (IRE), 7-1 Silent Revolution (IRE), 12-1 Minella Double (IRE)
SECOND RACE 2.25
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BENNETT WHITEHOUSE 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) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Mulholland (30 wins from 195 runners, 15%) runs WATERGRANGE JACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs FRERE D’ARMES LONGEST TRAVELLER: GREY SKIES trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 80 miles.
ISSUING AUTHORITY isn’t the easiest to assess over fences but he caught the eye on his second start back at Uttoxeter in June so he could be the answer This does look competitive, though, with Watergrange Jack heading the dangers off a tempting mark.
1-2-3: 1.ISSUING AUTHORITY (IRE) 2.WATERGRANGE JACK (IRE) 3.BAGHEERA GINGE
1 FRERE D’ARMES (FR) (78) 6P34-00
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Ville Sainte (FR)
7 11-13
Miss Heidi Palin (7) Belbroughton Racing Club Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr Xavier Leredde
The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes TIMEFORM VIEW Has become disappointing and was below form again despite a recent breathing operation at Uttoxeter in June Others preferred TFRHHHII BHA125
2 ISSUING AUTHORITY (IRE) (78) 2/413-56 7 11-10
Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Mini’s Last (IRE) James Bowen
Owners Group 101 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Mr Edward Collins Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced sort Latest win in chase at Haydock in December Better for return when sixth of 13 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, good to soft, 10/1) 78 days ago, not seen to best effect and finishing with running left Back up in trip Player TFRHHHHH BHA122
3 WATERGRANGE JACK (IRE) (10) P-24U46 CD 8 11-10
B g Sintarajan (IRE) - Prestissimo
Richie McLernon
Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Peter S. McLoughlin Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWRacked up a handicap hurdle hat-trick at the end of last summer Some decent efforts over fences this summer, including when going close off this mark at Stratford, and not disgraced over the smaller obstacles at Bangor 10 days ago. In the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA122
4 BAGHEERA GINGE (GB) (16) 12-2PP2 D 6 11-7
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - The Prime Viper (IRE)
GingeArmy Racing
Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot
Sam Twiston-Davies
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Courtiers Investment Services Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account at Warwick in October. Mixed record since but went close at Newton Abbot 16 days ago. Player with a repeat TFRHHHHI BHA119
5 CHANCE A TUNE (FR) (196) 46641U- 9 11-3
B g My Risk (FR) - Lyric Melody (FR)
Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
Br E.A.R.L Elevage Des Loges
James Turner (7)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFound the step back up in distance in his favour when off the mark over fences at the second attempt at Hereford (19f) in February, well on top finish. Let down by jumping at Plumpton following month and off since TFRHHHHI BHA115
6
GREY SKIES (IRE)
(80) 2524-26
D
Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Garden Heaven (IRE)
Thomas Fearn
Br Donal Casey
8 11-2
Brian Hughes
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in novice company last spring but has hit a rare bout of inconsistency since the turn of the year, below-par sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f, good) 80 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time TFRHHHII BHA114
2023: HANG IN THERE (IRE) 9 11 9 Joe Anderson 6-4 (Emma Lavelle) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Issuing Authority (IRE), 7-2 Bagheera Ginge (GB), 9-2 Chance A Tune (FR), 5-1 Watergrange Jack (IRE), 13-2 Grey Skies (IRE), 10-1 Frere d’Armes (FR)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS
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RECORD TIMES
DISTANCE RECORD HOLDER DATE COURSE
2m (Hurdle) Moonday Sun (USA) (3yo+) 30Aug16 3m 37.30s
2m½f (Chase) Mercian King (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17 3m 50.90s
2m4f (Hurdle) Doubly Clever (IRE) (3yo+) 01Sep19 4m 37.90s
2m4f (Chase) Rene’s Girl (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17 4m 39.90s
2m7f (Hurdle) Rolling Maul (IRE) (4yo+) 17Sep18 5m 24.20s
2m7f (Chase) Go Another One (IRE) (4yo+) 01Sep19 5m 21.40s
HORSE WELFARE
It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected whilst a diagnosis of the injury is made by one of the three veterinary surgeons deployed around the course. The screens are designed to afford privacy during this diagnosis.
Please do not always assume the worse, and at all times the horse’s welfare is our paramount concern.
THIRD RACE 3.00
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE RADIO WYVERN, WHERE WORCESTER COMES FIRST
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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (42 wins from 216 runners, 19%) runs BRAVE MOVE & START AGAIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs GUINNESS LAD LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLUE DU’GARD trained by S England, Guiseley, 163 miles.
Olly Murphy has a 20% success rate in bumpers in the last 5 seasons so the suggestion is his newcomer SNITTERFIELD, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong Presenting Milan has to be respected after his Stratford second, while Fergal O’Brien’s Brave Move was prominent in the betting when down the field on his debut last November and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him leave that run well behind
colours no horse age st lb
1 BRAVE MOVE (IRE) (298) 0-
B g Getaway (GER) - Water Rock
5 11-2
Jonathan Burke
Double Barrels Of Courage Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Joseph and Anthony Smiddy Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1, eighth of 10 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.5f, soft) on debut in November
Given time since and no shock were he to prove a different proposition on return. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 DIRECTLY (GB) (-)
B h Telescope (IRE) - Kansas City (FR)
5 11-2
Robert Dunne
Mr C. Randall Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
Br C. G. and Mrs Johnson Solstice
TIMEFORMVIEWTelescope half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Cultram Abbey (19f-3m winner) Dam French 2 1/4m chase winner Yard get the odd bumper winner so worth a second look in the betting. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 GUINNESS LAD (IRE) (-)
Bl g Berkshire (IRE) - Never Again (IRE)
Neil Mulholland Racing Ltd
Br Jeremiah Fitzpatrick
4 11-0
Sam Twiston-Davies
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Berkshire gelding. Dam fairly useful 2m hurdle winner, also 8.4f winner who stayed 1 1/2m on Flat Stable in good form and needs checking out in the betting on debut TFRHHHII BHA-
4 PRESENTING MILAN (IRE) (20) 2
B g Milan - Va’vite (IRE)
Mrs D Dewbery & Mrs D J Brown
Br Diane Dewbery
4 11-0
Bradley Harris (3)
Richard Hawker, Frome
The Injured Jockeys Fund
TIMEFORM VIEW Bred for stamina and strong at the finish when second of 5 on his Stratford debut 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 ROMEO FOXTROT (GB) (149) 3-
4 11-0
B g Dragon Dancer - Vanilla Delight (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
The Bravo Charlie Syndicate Jo Davis, East Garston
Br Miss S. Pilkington
TIMEFORMVIEW 28/1, third of 12 in bumper at Bangor soft) on debut in April, albeit with the run of the race from the front. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 SNITTERFIELD (IRE) (-)
4 11-0
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Leading On Sean Bowen Olly Murphy Racing Club Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Aiden Murphy Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWDiamond Boy gelding Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler Butch and fairly useful chaser Hauraki Gulf, stays 3 1/4m. Noteworthy newcomer for trainer with a good bumper strike-rate TFRHHHHH BHA-
7 START AGAIN (IRE) (120) 0P 4 11-0
B g Kingston Hill - Start Allover (IRE)
Kielan Woods
The Tequila Tipplers Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr A. M. O’Grady Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW No obvious promise in 2 Irish points but has joined a leading stable ahead of this Rules debut. Worth a precautionary betting check. TFRHHHII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.SNITTERFIELD (IRE) 2.PRESENTING MILAN (IRE) 3.BRAVE MOVE (IRE)
Gr f Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Celine Message
Jonathan England Mr D. French Sam England, Guiseley Br Mickley Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Yorgunnabelucky filly Half-sister to fair hurdler Bluefortytwo, stayed 2 1/2m Dam unraced. Wears hood A watching brief is the percentage call on debut TFRHHIII BHA-
2023: LITTLE PETER 5 11 2 Brian Hughes 10-3 (John Berry) 8 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No. 8.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Presenting Milan (IRE), 7-2 Snitterfield (IRE), 11-2 Romeo Foxtrot (GB), 7-1 Brave Move (IRE), 10-1 Guinness Lad (IRE), 14-1 Start Again (IRE), 18-1 Directly (GB), 22-1 Blue Du’gard (GB)
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.
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £122,874 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 16th September to 31st December 2024.
FOURTH RACE 3.30
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS
THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (DIV I) (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): P & M Bowen (29 wins from 108 runners, 27%) runs LADY HENRIETTA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs MANOWEST LONGEST TRAVELLER: LADY HENRIETTA trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
HANDLETHEKETTLE made a promising start for Paul Cashman when runner-up at Listowel and is fancied to go one better now starting out with Jamie Snowden. Olly Murphy’s Manowest could emerge as the main danger, with hurdling newcomer Ballytechno not discounted either on his first start for James Owen.
1 BALLYTECHNO (IRE) (69) 30/-40
B g Milan - Princesse Leia (FR)
5 11-4
Sean Bowen Brownsbarn Thoroughbreds
Br Noel Doyle
James Owen, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEW Some fair form shown in bumpers for Thomas Gallagher this summer. Much respected for his new yard on his hurdles debut TFRHHHII BHA-
2 BUXTED REEL (IRE) (17) 6
B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Blue Lightning
5 11-4
Stan Sheppard ValueRacingClub.co.uk
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br M. Phelan Plumbing World
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winner at 12f on Flat for Ian Williams. Well held sole hurdles run but arrives fit from the Flat so worth another chance TFRHHHII BHA-
3 EAGLE COURT (IRE) (15) 0
7 11-4
B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Classic Remark (IRE) Harry Reed
Mr Roger Gould
Michael Blake, Trowbridge
Br Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers SB Racehorse Rehoming
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair at best on the level but only ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good) on NH debut 15 days ago. Hood on for 1st time in this code TFRHHIII BHA-
4 HANDLETHEKETTLE (IRE) (105) FF-2
5 11-4
B g Youmzain (IRE) - Tooreen (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
RC Syndicate VIII Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mrs Mary Tyner racingclub.com
TIMEFORMVIEW33/1, shaped well when second of 16 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 105 days ago for Paul Cashman. This Youmzain gelding hold leading form claims for his new handler TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 MANOWEST (IRE) (15) P-125
B g Mahler - Sizing Judy (IRE)
6 11-4
Lewis Saunders (10)
Mrs Joy Maund-Powell Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr Noel McDermott Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWOff mark in Irish points in May and made an excellent start over hurdles when runner-up in a C&D novice Failed to build on it when only fifth back over C&D 15 days ago but is worth another chance TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 MIAMI JIM (IRE) (109) U/P-50
B g Mahler - Peppardstown (IRE)
6 11-4
Ben Poste
Mrs Rosemary Gasson Rosemary Gasson, Banbury
Br R. Guiry Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to complete in a couple of points and has offered little promise in a pair of Warwick maiden hurdles this May. Needs a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 WASHPOOL (IRE) (71) 26 5 11-4
Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Minnie Maguire (IRE)
Washpool Syndicate
David Bass
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br P. and Mrs B. Kelly Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in points and hinted a t promise when sixth of 9 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to firm, 9/2) on NH debut 71 days ago. Not ruled out on his hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA-
8
NELSON BAY (IRE) (342)
4 11-2
B g Australia - Bessichka Lee Edwards
Mr D. B. Roberts
Br Mr John Manley
Dave Roberts, Kenley
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat for Kevin Frost and resumes from 11 months off ahead of his hurdling bow. Market can guide. TFRHHIII BHA-
9
SOLDIER’S LEAP (IRE) (133)
2
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lindy Lou
Mr A. H. B. Hodge
4 11-2
Fergus Gillard
Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br A. H. B. Hodge Fresh Air
TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune gelding Brother to fair hurdler Hombre de Guerra, and half-brother to modest hurdler Beat The Retreat, stays 2 1/2m, and a point winner Runner-up in a point so he’s a respected newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-
10
NILA
(IRE) (261) F- 5 10-11
B m Nutan (IRE) - Nicea (GER)
Mr D. Pipe
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Juergen & Ursula Imm GbR W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat winner First run since leaving Peter Schiergen when fell 1st in novice hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) on NH debut Off 8 months but not discounted with tongue strap on for 1st time TFRHHHII BHA-
11 NOW THEN WENDY (GB) (255)
Bl m Mukhadram - Dusting (IRE)
Miss S. Cameron
Br Dusting Partnership
006//- 7 10-11
Charlie Deutsch
Steph Cameron, Bratton
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 1m4f Flat winner for Hughie Morrison Off 8 months ahead of her yard/hurdles debut with her fitness to prove TFRHHIII BHA-
12 LADY HENRIETTA (GB) (25) 0520
B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Matrow’s Lady (IRE)
4 10-9
Shane Fenelon (5)
Mr Steven John Matthews Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Steven Matthews Matthews Roofing Bristol Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown in bumpers but only ninth of 14 in novice (14/1) at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good) on hurdles bow 25 days ago. Hooded for 1st time now. TFRHHHII BHA-
2023: ROCK HOUSE (IRE) 5 11 4 Harry Skelton 8-13 (Dan Skelton) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Handlethekettle (IRE), 9-1 Ballytechno (IRE), 10-1 Manowest (IRE), 11-1 Soldier’s Leap (IRE), 12-1 Washpool (IRE), Nila (IRE), 20-1 Buxted Reel (IRE), 40-1 Lady Henrietta (GB), 66-1 Now Then Wendy (GB), 100-1 Eagle Court (IRE), 150-1 Miami Jim (IRE), Nelson Bay (IRE)
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THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (DIV II) (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): D Pipe (17 wins from 131 runners, 13%) runs STRAY BULLET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs DISCO DAVIS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SUITABLY SURPRISED trained by S England, Guiseley, 163 miles.
TRUST HOUSE progressed nicely as a 3-y-o on the level for Ralph Beckett and having transferred to another successful stable ahead of this hurdles debut, he could well be the answer Disco Davis is sure to know his job switching from bumpers and is a threat, with Light Dragoon the pick of those with experience over obstacles
1 DISCO DAVIS (FR) (131) 3/153-5
5 11-4
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Clarinet Davis (FR) Harry Skelton
Mr Andrew L Cohen Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br C Quellier, A Quellier & S Quellier Wood Hall Stud Limited, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhobuiltondebutpromise12weeksonwhenthirdof16inbumperatLudlowinMay.Fortnightturnaroundmayhavebeen too quick given he was disappointing at Kelso but he’s sure to be well prepared for this hurdles debut having had a breathing op TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 DREAMS FLED AWAY (IRE) (53) 6
5 11-4
B g Elzaam (AUS) - Cherryade (IRE) David Bass
Mr David Gibbons Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
Br Tyrone Molloy K & M (Hauliers) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWDam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Master Jake. Fair handicapper at best on Flat, stays 12.5f, winning twice on the AW in early 2023 Below form for current yard and little short-term promise on hurdles debut minus usual headgear TFRHHIII BHA-
3 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (GB) (90) 0-F
5 11-4
B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Celestial Harmony Charlie Deutsch
Mr John Nicholson Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br Lady Jennifer Green
Bob Price & Son Groundworks
TIMEFORMVIEW Highland Reel gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including useful winner up to 1 1/2m winner Appointed. Well held in sole bumper at Hereford and fell early on hurdles debut TFRHHIII BHA-
4 LIGHT DRAGOON (FR) (53) 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 TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 SAINT VIC (FR) (15) 050-440
5 11-4
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, including from a modest mark on handicap debut last time TFRHHIII BHA83
6 SOX’S SUN (IRE) (53) 0
B g Zambezi Sun - Sox’s Girl (IRE)
6 11-4
Mr Geoff Barfoot-Saunt
BS Racing Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge
Br Patrick Goulding
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a C&D contest in July TFRHIIII BHA-
7 GORDON GREY (IRE) (21)
Gr g Australia - Lady Aquitaine (USA)
4 11-2
Jack Quinlan
Hasmonean Racing & Miss C J Mckeown B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Sahara Group Holdings
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 12.5f), won at Pontefract and Epsom this year, below form last time Possesses the raw ability to be a factor if taking to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.TRUST HOUSE (IRE) 2.DISCO DAVIS (FR) 3.LIGHT DRAGOON (FR)
8
STRAY BULLET (FR) (206) P0P-
Gr g Johnny Barnes (IRE) - Dinka (FR)
4 11-2
Gearoid Harney (7)
Mr D. Pipe David Pipe, Wellington
Br M. Frederic Bragato & Mme Soraya Djerbou W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner on Flat in France but well held on his completed start over hurdles for this yard Also well held back on the AW during the winter so back from a break with a lot to prove fitted with cheekpieces TFRHHIII BHA84
9 TRUST HOUSE (IRE) (352)
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Rococo
4 11-2
Sean Bowen
Mr Justin Carthy Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Mr Smith. Fairly useful form on Flat, stays 1 1/2m, improved when won handicap final start in 2023. Sold from Ralph Beckett 58,000 gns and he’s a very interesting contender TFRHHHHH BHA-
10 DEFINITE DREAM (IRE) (28)
B m Mahler - Definite Asset (IRE)
Mrs Barbara Coakley
P/PP-334
6 10-11
Jonathan Burke
Denis Coakley, West Ilsley
Br Derwent Dene Farm Denis Coakley Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer but displayed some ability when hitting the frame in a brace of 20f novice events here during the summer TFRHHHII BHA-
11 SUITABLY SURPRISED (IRE) (10) 542-060
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bright Eyes
URSA Major -England
5 10-11
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Bright Eyes Syndicate Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on her final outing in points but low-key start over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
2023:(See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Trust House (IRE), 7-2 Disco Davis (FR), 4-1 Light Dragoon (FR), 15-2 Gordon Grey (IRE), 10-1 Definite Dream (IRE), 25-1 Highly Recommended (GB), 33-1 Dreams Fled Away (IRE), Saint Vic (FR), 50-1 Stray Bullet (FR), 150-1 Suitably Surprised (IRE), 300-1 Sox’s Sun (IRE)
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THE UNIVERSAL
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MARES’ NOVICES’ 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) 16 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (42 wins from 216 runners, 19%) runs DANA’S GEM, FAHA BELLE & FASHIONELLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs JO’S RAINBOW LONGEST TRAVELLER: STATE OF HONOR trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 143 miles.
Severaloftheseareappealingfromaneach-wayperspectivebutJO’SRAINBOWandStateOfHonor stand out when it comes to potential winner material The latter escapes a penalty for her recent Fontwell success and is the one to beat on that evidence. However, Jo’s Rainbow caught the eye on her handicap debut at Stratford and, with this step up in trip likely to help unlock further improvement, she looks the way to go Faha Belle and Night Fever can do battle for minor honours
1.JO’S RAINBOW (IRE) 2.STATE OF HONOR (IRE) 3.FAHA BELLE (IRE)
1 BOLINTLEA (IRE) (17) 10/25-36
B m Le Fou (IRE) - Lady Boulea (IRE)
9 12-0
Luke Scott (5) Foxtrot Racing Bolintlea
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Michael F. Barrett Foxtrot Racing TIMEFORMVIEW Opened account in a handicap chase at Fakenham on New Year’s Day 2023 Placed on 3 of her 4 previous hurdles starts and not without each-way hope on handicap debut in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA100
2 FAHA BELLE (IRE) (70) 440-222
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Nia (IRE)
6 11-12
Jonathan Burke
The FOB Racing Partnership 10 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr Matt O’Connor Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEWIrish point winner who is 0-10 under Rules but she will surely put that right before long judged on her last 3 efforts, finding just one too good on each occasion, including here (23f, good) on latest appearance in July Likely to be on the premises once again. TFRHHHII BHA98
3 PRINCIPESSA (IRE) (26) 41 C
B f Teofilo (IRE) - Praia
4 11-10
Jack Quinlan
Deerfield Syndicate John Butler, Newmarket
Br Godolphin
TIMEFORM VIEWModest maiden on the Flat but has taken well to this game, showing promise when fourth of 12 in a Uttoxeter novice on hurdles debut in July before landing a 9-runner mares ’ maiden here (2m, good) the following month. More needed now upped in trip for this handicap bow. TFRHHIII BHA99
4 QUICK OF THE NIGHT (GB) (50) 545-313 C
B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Message Personnel (FR)
7 11-8
Lee Edwards
Mr D. T. Carder Dave Roberts, Kenley
Br Goldford Stud Clearview Accountants
TIMEFORM VIEWOff the mark when narrowly taking a 12-runner handicap here (2m, good) in July and followed that with a creditable third off this mark at Uttoxeter. Shapes as though worth another try at this trip and she’s one of several with a decent each-way chance TFRHHHII BHA94
5 AFRICAN LADY (IRE) (26) 0-05640
B f Australia - Angelical (IRE)
4 11-6
Jack Tudor
Mr D. Pipe David Pipe, Wellington
Br Noel Moran & Valerie Moran W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability in maiden hurdles for Gavin Cromwell earlier this year but she failed to make an impact on stable/handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over this C&D last month TFRHIIII BHA95
6 FASHIONELLE (IRE) (26) 6-53336
B m Champs Elysees - Featherlight
5 11-5
James Best
Mrs Celia Djivanovic Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Miss Victoria Markowiak Bresbet
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a positive start in handicaps, making the frame twice at Stratford in July Posted another creditable effort when sixth of 12 upped to this trip over C&D (good) last time and, like stablemate Faha Belle, she could have a part to play TFRHHHII BHA91
7 JO’S RAINBOW (IRE) (20) 0034
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Rainbow Dancing
Notalotterry 2
4 11-5
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Kilshannig Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes TIMEFORMVIEWFair10fwinneronFlatforKarlBurkeandappearstobegraduallygettingthehangofthingsoverhurdles,puttingingoodlateworktofinishfourthof 15 on handicap debut in this sphere at Stratford (16.3f, good) Improvement likely now faced with a stiffer test in a first-time tongue strap. TFRHHHHH BHA94
8
MORNING FORTUNE (IRE) (102) 635-050 5 11-3
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Nia (IRE)
RS Racing (Syndicates)
Nick Scholfield
Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Mr Matt O’Connor RS Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced on second of 2 starts in Irish points and promise on third hurdles start when fifth of 14 in a Hereford maiden in May. However, subsequent handicap debut at Uttoxeter was low-key and while she’s bred to appreciate this stiffer test, others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA89
9
CORNAMONA
(IRE) (30) 13/-004
Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Belle Bora (IRE)
Countrywide Park Homes Ltd
Br Christopher Maye
6 11-0
Adam Wedge
L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
TIMEFORM VIEW Remote third sole outing in bumpers for Nicky Henderson and this former point winner has failed to pull up any trees in a 3 starts over hurdles to date Needs to raise her game now upped in trip for this handicap debut TFRHIIII BHA86
10 STATE OF HONOR (IRE) (8) 0F/4-021
B m Fame And Glory - Nirphania (GER)
Lycett Racing Ltd
7 11-0
Alan Johns
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Ms Amanda Torrens Dragonbet
TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on reappearance effort when a good second of 13 at Uttoxeter in June Went one better with a pretty decisive display at Fontwell (21.8f, good) back from a break 8 days ago and, unpenalised for that, she’s a big player TFRHHHHI
11 NIGHT FEVER (GER)
(20) 65440/-6
B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Night Heart (IRE)
Foxtrot Racing Night Fever
Br Gestut Ohlerweiherhof
7 10-8
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEWOne-time fairly useful performer on the level when trained in Germany but just modest form so far over hurdles. Still, she should at least come on for her recent reappearance sixth at Stratford (first run for 16 months) and wouldn’t be without an each-way chance if so
12 DANA’S GEM (IRE)
B m Milan - At Present (IRE)
(478) 3000/4-
6 10-8
Jack Hogan (3)
Mr G Freeman Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr Matt O’Connor Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who failed to make much of an impact in 5 hurdles starts for Jonjo O’Neill. Interesting to see what new yard (also represented here by Faha Belle and Fashionelle) can do with her but she’s entitled to need the run following 15 months off. TFRHHIII BHA80
2023: HEDERA PARK (IRE) 5 11 6 Harry Cobden 9-2 (Debra Hamer) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6, 11. Stewards Note:
MORNING FORTUNE: Following its run on 6/6/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 State of Honor (IRE), 9-2 Jo’s Rainbow (IRE), 7-1 Faha Belle (IRE), 10-1 Quick of The Night (GB), 11-1 Fashionelle (IRE), 14-1 Bolintlea (IRE), 16-1 Principessa (IRE), Night Fever (GER), 22-1 Dana’s Gem (IRE), 28-1 Morning Fortune (IRE), 40-1 African Lady (IRE), 50-1 Cornamona (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 5.00
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE eventmasters.co.uk 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) 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (42 wins from 216 runners, 19%) runs CHARLES ST & SCHOOL DAYS OVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs JUAN BERMUDEZ LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIHYAN trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 207 miles.
SCHOOL DAYS OVER shaped as though he’s ready to strike when third over this C&D last time and, in the hope that he gets a strong pace to aim at, the 7-y-o could be the answer Planet Legend will be a live danger if fully tuned-up following a break of almost four months, while Lihyan is third choice ahead of the selection’s stablemate Charles St and Earth King
colours no horse age st lb
1 FIX AT ALL (FR) (58) 042-100
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Lady Fix (FR)
Mrs L. Maclennan
Br Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau
8 12-0
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedbraceofhuntersforMichaelScudamorein2023andbuiltonapromisingreturntoactionwhenbagginga9-runnerhandicapchaseatHereford(20.9f, good) in May. However, no show next 2 starts and hard to know what to expect of him now returned to this sphere (well held latest hurdles start) TFRHHIII BHA120
2 SEA THE CLOUDS (IRE) (58) 116-221 C
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Leo’s Spirit (IRE)
7 12-0
Will Featherstone (7) ValueRacingClub.co.uk Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Christopher Maye Betvictor
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back handicap hurdles here and at Warwick last summer, and regained the winning thread with cheekpieces applied (retained) at Cartmel (2 3/4m, good to firm) 3lb rise fair enough and this 7-y-o should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA120
3 TASTE THE FEAR (IRE)
(104) 3631-1F D
B g Mores Wells - No Complaints But (IRE)
9 11-12
Sam Twiston-Davies
In It For Fun Partnership & Partner Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br James Hannon Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofback-to-backhandicapchasesatSouthwell(bothover24.3f)duringthespring Fell5outwhenbiddingforthehat-trickoverthesameC&Don latest start in June and could have a part to play if he puts his best foot forward now returned to this sphere Yard also saddles Planet Legend TFRHHHII BHA118
4 LIHYAN (IRE) (64) 24-1065 D
B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Elle Est Milan (IRE)
6 11-12
William Maggs (5)
Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mr S. Gorman Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark for this yard at Musselburgh last December and hasn’t disgraced himself in handicaps at Uttoxeter and Perth the last twice Place possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA118
5 ISTHEBAROPEN (GB) (10) 13P/34-P
B m Grape Tree Road - Seviot
P Morris R Watt & P Emmett
Br Miss S. M. Thomas
11 11-11
Jack Hogan (3)
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in summer 2022 but she didn’t show much at Bangor when returning from a year off 10 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA117
6 PLANET LEGEND (IRE) (118) 16/402-3
Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Zut Alors (IRE)
Mark Hough
5 11-9
Charlie Hammond
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Knocktoran Stud Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner during 2022/23 campaign and twice placed in handicaps during the spring, latterly finishing third of 7 at Huntingdon (25f, good to soft). This slight drop back in trip and forecast quicker ground are positive factors and he’s one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA115
7 MR TAMBOURINE MAN (IRE) (18) PP-2116 CD 7 11-9
B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE)
Midd Shire Racing
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Barronstown Stud B G Middleton Developments Ltd, W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWEndured woeful 2023/24 campaign and thoughback on track with a quickfire double over C&D and at Uttoxeter in June, he was safely held when bidding for the hat-trick at Newton Abbot later that month. Poor on the Flat recently, too, and he’s opposable TFRHHIII BHA115
1-2-3: 1.SCHOOL DAYS OVER (IRE) 2.PLANET LEGEND (IRE) 3.LIHYAN (IRE)
8
JUAN BERMUDEZ (GB) (58) 6-2110P
Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Long Face (USA)
Mr N. Stockley
Br Newsells Park Stud
5 11-9
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlatforAndrewBaldingandlandedabraceof18.7fnoviceeventsatStratfordinJune.However,hascomeupshortswitched to handicaps the last twice (reportedly suffered with a breathing problem when pulled up in the Cartmel race won by Sea The Clouds) TFRHHIII BHA115
9 BREAKING WAVES
(IRE) (19) 04-6106
B g Yeats (IRE) - Acoola (IRE)
Colin Peake & Julie Slater
Br Declan Dorgan
10 11-7
Kielan Woods
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Followed his Uttoxeter victory in June with a couple of lesser efforts. Others make more appeal for win purposes. TFRHHIII BHA113
10 CHARLES ST (GB)
(30) 140-233
5 11-5
B g Outstrip - Under The Rainbow Fern O’Brien (7)
The Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
The Jockey Club
TIMEFORM VIEWJust 2lb above the mark off which he hit the target at Market Rasen last November Creditable placed efforts last 3 starts in this sphere and it will be no surprise at all to see him involved in the finish. Yard also represented by School Days Over TFRHHHII BHA111
11 EARTH KING (IRE)
(78) 5PP-145
B g Shirocco (GER) - Beach Beauty (IRE)
Mr R. M Penny
Br Messrs Eric Keane & Pat Keane
8 11-5
Dylan Johnston (5)
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWWentthewrongwayoverfenceslastseasonbuthismarktumbledasaresultandhecapitalisedreturnedtotimber(alsofittedwithcheekpieces)when winning 5-runner handicap at Fontwell in May. Creditable fifth of 13 at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) last time and he’s an each-way player TFRHHHII BHA111
12
MY GIFT TO YOU
(IRE) (17) 220323 C
B g Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE)
6 11-4
Sean Bowen
LPOG 23 NH James Owen, Newmarket
Br Michael Moloney racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORMVIEWImmediateimprovementuponjoiningJamesOwen,scoringforfifthtimeoverallwhentakingaCatterickhandicapchaseinMarchandhasbackedthat up with solid placed efforts on 5 of his next 6 starts (all over fences). Will need a career-best if he’s to defy this mark back hurdling, though. TFRHHHII BHA110
13 ART APPROVAL (FR)
(19) P55-320
B g Authorized (IRE) - Rock Art (IRE)
8 11-4
Sean Houlihan
Mr Rupert Lowe Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Mr Charles Green Data-Path Ons Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Losing run stretches back nearly 3 years and while he was placed twice for Ralph Smith this summer, his recent C&D debut for this yard wasn’t particularly encouraging TFRHIIII BHA110
14 SCHOOL DAYS OVER (IRE)
(28) 64-P333
Br g Ocovango - Landenstown Rose (IRE)
7 11-2
Jonathan Burke
Dark Horse Racing Ltd Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account off a 4lb higher mark than this at Hereford (21f, good) last November Placed all 3 starts since returned to hurdles, including over C&D last time, and he’s a strong candidate TFRHHHHH BHA108
2023: CLASSIC CONCORDE (IRE) 10 10 11 Connor Brace 7-2 (David Brace) 8 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 3, 9. Visor worn by No. 1, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14.
Stewards Note:
JUAN BERMUDEZ: Following its run on 20/7/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory sound.
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Sea The Clouds (IRE), 13-2 Planet Legend (IRE), 7-1 School Days Over (IRE), 8-1 Charles St (GB), 10-1 Earth King (IRE), 12-1 Taste The Fear (IRE), My Gift To You (IRE), 14-1 Lihyan (IRE), Mr Tambourine Man (IRE), 25-1 Fix At All (FR), Breaking Waves (IRE), 28-1 Juan Bermudez (GB), 40-1 Isthebaropen (GB), 50-1 Art Approval (FR)
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