Welcome to the 2024 Dragonbet Fixed Brush Series Final!
With 6 thrilling races this afternoon, grab a drink, find a comfortable spot with great views and soak up the atmosphere here at Worcester Racecourse to start your weekend off in style.
Today’s race card is jam packed with the highlight being the Class 2 Fixed Brush Final with a prize pot of £70,000, which is for horses which have been qualifying at Worcester and Southall throughout this season. With 15 declared horses, including 2 Irish horses, it should be a very competitive and exciting race.
Good luck to all runners and riders today; we do hope a safe return.
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horse’s saddlecloth number
horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
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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.
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 2.00
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE dragonbet.co.uk - BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P & M Bowen (29 wins from 104 runners, 28%) runs LERMOOS LEGEND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs OMAHA WISH LONGEST TRAVELLER: LERMOOS LEGEND trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
Plenty with chances but at the likely odds it is worth siding with Charlie Longsdon’s new recruit DELPOTRO, who was twice a winner in France in the summer and starts here on a handy-looking mark. Dan Skelton’s Omaha Wish looks to have more to offer now reverted to fences and rates the main danger, with Mutual Respect, Redbridge Rambler and Lermoos Legend also in the picture.
1 PLAYTOGETAWAY (IRE) (30) 132-P56 CD 6 12-1
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Play Trix (IRE)
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Betfred Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Jennifer Coleman & Philip Heskin Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 2m hurdles winner. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap here (16f, good) 30 days ago but much respected on his chase debut TFRHHHII BHA111
2 REDBRIDGE RAMBLER (IRE) (144) 20021-3
B g Mahler - Entertain Me
David Maughan
6 12-0
Sean Bowen
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Mrs A. L. Merry & Mr Brett Merry FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORMVIEW Signed off last term with Ascot success and resumed with a solid third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Kempton (24.5f, good to soft) in May. Not ruled out now going chasing. TFRHHHII BHA110
3 MIX OF CLOVER (GB) (21) 361PP1 CD 10 11-13
B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Allforclover (IRE)
Murray Dodd (7)
Miss S. Troughton Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Miss S. Troughton Planned Office Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who also landed 9-runner handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f, good) 21 days ago. Others are still preferred. TFRHHIII BHA109
4 JEUDIDEE (FR) (39) 313-6F6 CD
5 11-11
B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Alidee (FR) Ciaran Gethings
Park View
Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Br Jean-Nicholas Tige & Thierry Cypres Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who has shown promise both runs over fences this summer, sixth over C&D last time when all but falling 3 out. Since had a wind op and not discounted with hood added. TFRHHHII BHA107
5 LERMOOS LEGEND (GB) (32) 622433 C D
B g Midnight Legend - Absalom’s Girl
9 11-10
James Bowen
Mr Jonathan Martin Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who posted a good third of 6 in handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f, heavy) 32 days ago. Back down in trip and needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA106
6 OMAHA WISH (FR) (27) 433-1F0 D
B m Night Wish (GER) - Chattleya (FR)
6 11-7
Harry Skelton
Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu
The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m chase winner who fell 7th in handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f) in July Never dangerous back hurdling at Newton Abbot since but remains in the mix reverted to fences. TFRHHHHI BHA103
7 MARY (IRE) (7) 0-0P412 D BF
5 11-6
B m Yeats (IRE) - Maryann (IRE) Charlie Todd Eventmasters Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Mr Charles Walsh Eventmasters Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Stratford in August and backed it up with a good recent second in 2m1f Downpatrick handicap hurdle Can give a good account now sent over fences. TFRHHHII BHA102 (+6)
1-2-3:
8 DELPOTRO (FR) (117) 0P1-51
B g Masked Marvel - Tigrine (FR)
Jon’s Birthday
Br E.A.R.L Elevage Des Loges
4 11-2
Lilly Pinchin
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 2 out of his 3 starts over fences at Nort-sur-Erdre this summer Since claimed from Gabriel Leenders for €9,106 so he’s an interesting French import with few miles still on the clock. TFRHHHHH BHA108
9 TONTO FOLEY (IRE)
(27) 1-12315 D
B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Hardabout (IRE)
Encore Racing
6 11-1
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br V. Mooney NAF
TIMEFORMVIEW Hurdles winner who has taken well to fences, bagging his third win at Perth in July Only fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (16.3f) last time but the sort to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA97
10 MOODOFTHEMOMENT (IRE) (16) 1-11022 BF 7 11-1
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Mood I’m In (GER)
Mr Barry Hawkins
Stan Sheppard
Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br Andrew Pierce Matt Sheppard Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Still winless but he has shaped well since joining his current yard, second of 13 in handicap chase over C&D 16 days ago. Well in the mix despite taking a 5lb weights rise TFRHHHII BHA97
11 MUTUAL RESPECT (IRE) (16) 56123-0 D
B g Valirann (FR) - By Heavens (IRE)
Hip Flask Racing (MR)
8 10-11
Kevin Brogan
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Br J. F. Mernagh Fairfax and Favor Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair winning chaser in 2023 who wasn’t disgraced after 12 months off when a patiently-ridden eighth of 13 in handicap chase here 16 days ago. Merits consideration with that run under his belt. TFRHHHII BHA93
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Hood worn first time by No. 4, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7, 9, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 10, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.
Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 5 minutes after that announcement.
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.
RECORD TIMES
2m (Hurdle) Moonday Sun (USA) (3yo+)
2m7f (Hurdle)
2m7f (Chase)
THIS RACE IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF
BOB LOVE
WHOSE KNOWLEDGE AND LOVE OF RACING WAS SECOND TO NONE. FROM HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS
SECOND RACE 2.35
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BOB LOVE KING OF THE DIRT NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4882, 2nd £2442, 3rd £1220, 4th £611. (Penalty Value £6371.82)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & A O’Neill (20 wins from 153 runners, 13%) runs AN TAILLIUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs COCO MADEMOISELLE LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOMETOWN BOY trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 93 miles.
HOMETOWN BOY jumped accurately when recording a fluent success in a C&D handicap three months ago and, if he can reproduce that, he should have enough to follow up An Tailliur can make his presence felt if learning from his chasing debut and Coco Mademoiselle is an interesting chasing debutant. 1-2-3:
1.HOMETOWN BOY (IRE) 2.AN TAILLIUR (FR) 3.COCO MADEMOISELLE (IRE)
HOMETOWN BOY (IRE) (93) 11///3F-31 CD 9 11-8
Ch g Curtain Time (IRE) - Mercy Mission Ciaran Gethings
The Garratt Family Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Liam Norris Science Supplements
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser Career best when winning 6-runner handicap chase (11/4) at this C&D (good) 93 days ago, easily Hard to beat TFRHHHHH BHA142
2
AN TAILLIUR (FR) (31) 1/2360/-2 C D
Gr g Authorized (IRE) - Dirama (FR)
8 11-2
Jonjo O’Neill Jr Mr P. Hickey Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br S.A.R.L HARAS DU LOGIS SAINT GERMAIN Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWProlific winner in handicap hurdles in 2021/22 and ran well in some hot handicaps following season Looked rusty sent chasing after 17 months off at Stratford a month ago but should have learned from that Definite player TFRHHHHI BHA132
3 JESUITIQUE (FR) (341) 4//52233- C 9 11-2
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Jaune de Beaufai (FR)
The Three Amigos
Charlie Hammond
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Mr G. Cherel, Mme I. Pacault et al Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple hurdles winner in 2021 and made a positive start over fences, albeit finishing lame when third of 6 in a handicap at Sedgefield when last seen 11 months ago. Needs to do more. TFRHHHII BHA123
4 WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE) (153) P/32660- 7 11-2
B g Getaway (GER) - Curvacious (IRE)
Jack Tudor
Jimmy & Susie Wenman Edward & Jane James Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Conor Murphy NAF
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful winning hurdler who shaped with promise in this sphere when placed in a pair of novice events at Cheltenham earlier this season Went backwards since and last left Nigel Twiston-Davies in the five months he’s been off. TFRHHHII BHA130
5 COCO MADEMOISELLE (IRE) (160) 212P12- 6 10-9
B or Br m Doyen (IRE) - Towermore Lass (IRE)
Mr Garry Wilson
Br Mrs L. Mohammed
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning Irish pointer who landed the odds in Lingfield novice hurdle in November and made the most of a good opportunity when going in again at Chepstow in March. Solid showing at Ayr since and is the sort to take to chasing after five months off. TFRHHHHI BHA122
2023: BROADWAY BOY (IRE) 5 11 2 Sam Twiston-Davies 5-4 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Stewards Note:
JESUITIQUE: Following its run on 22/10/2023 it was reported that the horse finished lame.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Hometown Boy (IRE), 5-2 An Tailliur (FR), 6-1 Weveallbeencaught (IRE), 17-2 Coco Mademoiselle (IRE), 10-1 Jesuitique (FR)
THIRD RACE 3.10
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
CAREMARK
MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) 4 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (43 wins from 223 runners, 19%) runs CHANCYCOURT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs GWENNIE MAY STAR
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: HOLY LEGEND trained by Alexandra Dunn, MICRONORMOUS trained by D Pipe, both Wellington, 116 miles.
POTTERS CHARM barely had to come off the bridle and looked a very good prospect when making a winning bumper debut at Ffos Las 6 months ago He’s very much of interest now hurdling with his yard in excellent form. Fellow hurdles debutant Gwennie May Star, Typhoon Flyer and Micronormous can emerge as the chief threats
1 BETTER OFF ALONE (IRE) (236) 6/2- 5 11-4
B g Ocovango - Tina’s Truffles (IRE)
David Maughan
Sean Bowen
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Barbara Kirby FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW €13,000 3-y-o, Ocovango gelding Dam, unraced, closely related to fairly useful hurdler (stays 25f) Wonderwall Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Feb 2024). Betting should prove a useful guide on Rules bow. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 CHANCYCOURT (IRE) (16) 6/04-F2U
B g Court Cave (IRE) - She Saval (IRE)
8 11-4
Connor Brace
O’Brien & Porter Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br P. J. Murphy Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Very lightly raced for an 8-y-o and having run creditably when second at Southwell (20.4f) in June, he unseated mid race in 23f maiden here 16 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA105
3
GET CRACKING
(GB) (125) 4P34-13
B g Getaway (GER) - Bespoke Lady (IRE)
Mr Michael Harris
Br Killashee House Limited
6 11-4
David Bass
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
TIMEFORM VIEW£4,000 5-y-o, Getaway gelding Maiden pointer and he offered little only start for M. Osborne when fourth of 8 in bumper at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on NH debut 173 days ago. Goes hurdling now for new stable and he’s probably best watched. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 HOLY LEGEND
(GB) (80) 0/40-3
B g Passing Glance - Holy Veil
The Profile Partnership 2
Br Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
5 11-4
Adam Wedge
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMade little impression in 3 bumper starts but showed a bit tried hurdling in a first-time hood when third of 11 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) in July, keeping on gradually. Longer trip can help but handicaps likely to be more his bag. TFRHHIII BHA-
5
JOUR D’ORAGE (FR)
(37) 05 5 11-4
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Ne M’Oubliez Pas (FR) James Best
Mr K.M.Harris Simon Earle, Marlborough
Br Earl Elevage D’Ainay,Haras de Saintvoir Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful French chaser Top Secret but offered little in bumper/novice hurdle in recent months Best to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA-
6 KNOCK ON WOOD
B g Gatewood - Sheasan (IRE)
The Woodpecker Syndicate
Br Sean Whelan
TIMEFORMVIEW
(IRE) (119) 2/P1P-4P D 7 11-4
Bryan Carver
Dean Summersby, Kellacott
£7,500 6-y-o, Gatewood gelding Dam, showed nothing sole start in bumpers, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3 1/2m) Mr Woodentop. Winning pointer, pulled up last time (May 31). TFRHHIII BHA-
7 POTTERS CHARM (IRE) (180) 21- 5 11-4
B g Valirann (FR) - Autumn In New York (IRE)
Sam Twiston-Davies
El Rincon Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Mr Gerard P. Flynn Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW
£105,000 4-y-o, Valirann gelding Finished runner-up only start in points and looked a fine prospect when winning 6-runner Ffos Las bumper (15.8f, heavy) in March, barely needing to come off the bridle. Exciting hurdles recruit. TFRHHHHH BHA-
1-2-3: 1.POTTERS CHARM (IRE) 2.GWENNIE MAY STAR (FR) 3.TYPHOON FLYER (IRE)
8
TYPHOON FLYER (IRE) (135) F5/322-3
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mucho Macabi (IRE)
6 11-4
Luke Scott (5)
Foxtrot Racing Typhoon Flyer Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Sweetmans Bloodstock Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful form when placed all 3 starts in bumpers but not at same level despite making the frame when third of 14 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, good) on hurdles bow 135 days ago. Still, it’s early days and he promises to do better for good yard TFRHHHHI BHA-
9 ZMIINYI (IRE) (312) P/204-
6 11-4
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whisper Rock (IRE) Ciaran Gethings Soldiering On Syndicate
Br J. Power & K. Power
Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW£25,000 buy, runner-up completed start in Irish points Finished well held in pair of maidens at Chepstow/Leicester towards back end of last year and handicaps could well be more his bag moving forward this season Had wind surgery ahead of return. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 GWENNIE MAY STAR (FR) (111) 0-3 BF
B g Masterstroke (USA) - Grande Symphonie (FR)
Ms Gwendoline M Clarke
4 11-1
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br SC Racing Investment Society Ecurie RIS The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWOffered something to work on both starts in bumpers 3 months apart, third of 11 in 16.6f contest at Bangor in June. Step up in trip promises to suit now hurdling and confidence behind him in the betting would look significant for top stable TFRHHHHI BHA-
TIMEFORMVIEWProduced an effort more in keeping with his Flat form when second in a 2m maiden here at the start of the month but never threatened when sixth on handicap debut back here 16 days ago. Looks vulnerable returned to this company. TFRHHHII BHA98
12 MICRONORMOUS (IRE) (16) 1356/3-3
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Foxy Lauren (IRE)
Micro Managers
6 10-11
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr Thomas Hore W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who proved she retains all her ability when third of 11 in novice hurdle at this course (23f) 16 days ago, jumping on last and headed final 100 yds. Drop back in trip here won’t inconvenience her now equipped with a tongue tie TFRHHHII BHA104
2023: PUSH THE BUTTON (IRE) 4 11 1 Sam Twiston-Davies 10-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9. Stewards Note:
CHANCYCOURT: Following its run on 11/9/2024 it was reported that the horse lost both front shoes.
HOLY LEGEND: Following its run on 9/7/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped novicey.
JOUR D’ORAGE: Following its run on 21/8/2024 it was reported that the horse lost both fore shoes.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Potters Charm (IRE), 11-2 Typhoon Flyer (IRE), 13-2 Micronormous (IRE), 7-1 Gwennie May Star (FR), 8-1 Chancycourt (IRE), 14-1 Scintillante (GB), 18-1 Better Off Alone (IRE), 22-1 Zmiinyi (IRE), 40-1 Get Cracking (GB), Holy Legend (GB), 66-1 Knock On Wood (IRE), 100-1 Jour d’Orage (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 3.45
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET FIXED BRUSH HURDLE SERIES FINAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £70000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £27825, 2nd £13909, 3rd £6958, 4th £3479, 5th £1736, 6th £868. (Penalty Value £36421) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (43 wins from 223 runners, 19%) runs FULL MONTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs FINE MARGIN LONGEST TRAVELLERS: FINE MARGIN trained by W P Mullins, BACKMERSACKME trained by E Mullins, both Ireland.
This looks competitive with several progressive types on show. FLYING FORTUNE has looked good at Market Rasen and this course the last twice, and she could be the answer with further progress likely Ebony Warrior is taken to reverse last month’s C&D placings with the selection’s stablemate Letterston Lily and emerge as the main danger, while Mostly Sunny should go well now upped in trip and Bob Bob Ricard, who was left with too much to do when second to Fine Margin here, are others to consider
colours no horse age st lb
1
FINE
MARGIN
(IRE) (21) 2P0-111 CD 7 12-0
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sumtin Nice (IRE)
Kieran Callaghan (5)
Mr P. Davies W. P. Mullins, Ireland
Br Seamus Cooney
TIMEFORM VIEW Duly landed the odds in a Fontwell maiden in May and has added to that in novice events over this C&D and at Bangor since This mark looks manageable returned to handicap company but several of these rivals are more appealing nonetheless. TFRHHHII BHA130
2 BACKMERSACKME
(IRE) (25) 4/11-664 BF 5 11-9
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Princess Dante (IRE) Donagh Meyler
Mr P. Byrne Emmet Mullins, Ireland
Br Brian Doran
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumper winner who has shown ability in a handful of runs in this sphere and also on the Flat the last twice. Cheekpieces enlisted for this handicap debut and, as with all Emmet Mullins-trained visitors to these shores, he’s one to monitor closely in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA125
3 MOSTLY
SUNNY
(IRE) (69) 21124
5 11-2
Ch g Zarak (FR) - Belle Above All Harry Skelton
Mighty Macs Syndicate Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs D. J. James The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner on the Flat for Heather Main and has taken well to hurdles for the Skelton yard, winning twice from 5 starts in this sphere and latest fourth of 17 in the Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to firm) was a solid effort This stiffer test may help and he’s a key player TFRHHHII BHA118
4 BOB BOB RICARD
(IRE) (81) 536-112 CD BF
6 11-1
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Russian Memories (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Mr Paul Downing
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedfortheswitchtofencesduringthesummer,landingback-to-backhandicapchasesatFfosLasandthiscourse Performedtoasimilarlevelback hurdling when 3 lengths second to Fine Margin in a C&D novice last time and he’s of strong interest on his handicap debut in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA117
TIMEFORMVIEWWide-marginpoint/bumperwinnerwho,followinganotherwindopandfittedwithahood,hasleftherhurdlesdebuteffortbehindwithfacilevictoriesina21/2m Fakenham maiden and 2m novice here the last twice. More on her plate now pitched into a handicap but she’s in good hands and is unexposed TFRHHHII BHA116
6 FLYING FORTUNE (IRE) (39) 252-211 CD 5 10-13
Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Turbo Linn
Fortune N’Fame fillies
Br Cathal Ennis
James Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEWDual bumper winner who has upped her form over hurdles this summer, winning a Market Rasen handicap in July before landing the odds in a mares ’ novice over this C&D. This 5-y-o almost certainly has more to offer and is likely to make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick TFRHHHHH BHA115
7 LIGHT FANDANGO (IRE) (37) 5313 5 10-13
B g Doyen (IRE) - Go Out Dancing
Brian Hughes
Mr Robert Aplin Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Philip & Orla Hore Tulleyvallen Equine Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFirst run since leaving Colm Murphy when landing an 11-runner Uttoxeter novice (15.8f, soft) in July However, he was a shade disappointing over this C&D next time and needs to get back on track now switched to a handicap. Yard also saddles Jacobs Acre. TFRHHIII BHA115
1-2-3: 1.FLYING FORTUNE (IRE)
8
EBONY WARRIOR (IRE) (30) 05-312 C
6 10-12
Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Three Wood (IRE) Kielan Woods
DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br Kk Agri Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMadelittleimpactinbumpersbutdifferentstorysinceswitchedtohurdleshere,buildingonpromiseofdebutinthisspherewhenlandinga2mnovice in ready fashion. Further progress when second to Letterston Lily upped to this trip last time and should go well on this handicap debut. TFRHHHHI BHA114
9 SHENGAI ENKI (FR) (34) 33-114P C BF
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Needles (IRE)
Deva Racing SE
5 10-10
Luke Scott (5)
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Mr Esteve Rouchvarger Deva Racing Group
TIMEFORM VIEWFair hurdler who is going the right way, supplementing May’s Uttoxeter handicap (23.3f, soft) success in novice company dropped to 2m here the following month. However, he ran no sort of a race back from a break at Cartmel last time and is now tried in cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA112
10
NEW ORDER
(IRE) (143) 1/2342-5
6 10-9
B g Yeats (IRE) - Ballylough Lady (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
Mr J. Thwaite
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Joseph O’Rahilly Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark in Irish points at second attempt and runner-up on 2 of his 5 starts in this sphere. Rather disappointing at Southwell last time, though, and he needs to raise his game now handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA111
11 JACOBS ACRE (IRE)
(21) 4/053-21 D
B g Jet Away - Bethpage Black (IRE)
Ms S. Exell
6 10-9
Sam Twiston-Davies
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Seamus Larkin Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWFairforminbumpersandimprovedwith eachofhis3startsinthissphere,offthemarkonhandicapdebutuppedto19.6fatBangor(good)3weeks ago. More needed up 6lb in this tougher race but he’s unexposed and merits respect for last year’s winning trainer-jockey combination. TFRHHHII BHA111
12 FULL MONTY (IRE) (30) 40-0214 D
B g Westerner - Get Me Home (IRE)
6 10-8
Jonathan Burke
Mr Malcolm C. Denmark Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br M. C. Denmark Leaflet Company Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account with a cosy success in a 2 1/2m Uttoxeter maiden (good to firm) in July but he was behind Letterston Lily and Ebony Warrior over this C&D last time Tongue strap enlisted for this handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA110
13 LETTERSTON LILY (GB) (30) 0-31121 CD 4 10-8
B f Getaway (GER) - Whenskiesareblue (IRE)
Peter Bowen Racing Group
Br Peel Bloodstock
Sean Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner at the third attempt and made it 2-3 in this sphere when accounting for Ebony Warrior and 6 others in a C&D novice Helps give the Bowen’s a strong hand (yard also represented by Flying Fortune) and she merits respect on this handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA113
14 HAARAR (GB) (21) 02-110 5 10-4
B g Muhaarar - Interchange (IRE)
Maximum Racing -Haarar
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Clearwater Stud Ltd Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back winner over hurdles in May but safely held bidding for the hat-trick on handicap debut in this sphere at Hexham the following month. Safely held both starts on the Flat since TFRHIIII BHA106
15 CAPTAIN ATTRIDGE (IRE) (41) 5-1223P 6 10-2
B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - High Queen (IRE)
James Turner (7)
Sue Howell Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br W. L. O’Toole
TIMEFORM VIEW Came good on 2m Hereford handicap debut in May and placed next 3 starts Latest effort at Market Rasen was too bad to be true and cheekpieces are reached for on the back of that TFRHHIII BHA102
2023: IKE SPORT (FR) 5 11 9 Sam Twiston-Davies 7-1 (Neil Mulholland) 16 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 15
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 9, 15. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7, 8, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4. Stewards Note:
SHENGAI ENKI: Following its run on 24/8/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Seeyouinmydreams (GB), 15-2 Mostly Sunny (IRE), 8-1 Fine Margin (IRE), Flying Fortune (IRE), 9-1 Letterston Lily (GB), 10-1 Bob Bob Ricard (IRE), 11-1 Ebony Warrior (IRE), 12-1 Jacobs Acre (IRE), 14-1 Backmersackme (IRE), 22-1 Full Monty (IRE), 28-1 New Order (IRE), 33-1 Captain Attridge (IRE), 40-1 Light Fandango (IRE), Shengai Enki (FR), 50-1 Haarar (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 4.20
(2M 7F)
AW LUMB 60TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (43 wins from 223 runners, 19%) runs LUTINEBELLA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs EARTH CRY WEIGHTWATCHER: MADE FOR YOU won off a handicap mark of 119, his rating is now down 5lb to 114. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MADE FOR YOU trained by J & R Flint, Bridgend, 92 miles.
The obvious one here is the progressive EARTH CRY who is taken to defy the handicapper again with the Neil Mulholland stable continuing in good form Made For You has had a solid spell on the Flat and over hurdles this summer and is second choice ahead of Cartmel-scorer Tiger Jet. 1-2-3:
1.EARTH CRY (IRE) 2.MADE FOR YOU 3.TIGER JET (IRE)
1 TIGER ORCHID (IRE) (30) 335-156 CD
B g Mores Wells - Akarita (IRE)
9 12-1
Luke Scott (5) Foxtrot Racing Tiger Orchid Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Ian Hannon Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good course chase record with a 23f win in June Not so good back here last month but does have a lower mark to work with back hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA121
2 EARTH CRY (IRE) (28) 2-21141
B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Freefourracing (USA)
Mr Anwar Badri
Br Mighty Universe Ltd
6 11-12
Dylan Johnston (5)
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEW Made it 3 wins in his last 4 starts when seeing off 5 rivals at Fontwell 4 weeks ago. Hit with an 8lb rise but there could be more to come from this 6-y-o from an in-form stable TFRHHHHH BHA118
3 DORRELLS PIERJI (FR) (16) 111150 D
Br g Coastal Path - Playa Pierji (FR)
N Banks, W Dodd, D Stevenson, A Gibson
Br Pierre Julienne & E.A R.L. Dorrells
11 11-11
Bryan Carver
Dean Summersby, Kellacott
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who scored twice over hurdles Dan Skelton in 2022. Won 5 times in points between April and June this year but found life tougher in handicap chases here in recent weeks Remains to be seen whether he finds things any easier back hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA117
4
TIGER
JET (IRE) (32) 0P350-1 D
Ch g Jet Away - Just A Moment (IRE)
8 11-11
Mr Jamie Neild (7)
A. C. O’Keeffe Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Mrs Carmel Cummins PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW More miss than hit for Brian Ellison last season but looks a bargain buy for new trainer Jennie Candlish at only £2,000 after winning a Cartmel handicap last month. Should remain competitive off 4lb higher. TFRHHHII BHA117
5 LUTINEBELLA (GB) (87) 414/U0-4
B m Kayf Tara - West River (USA)
8 11-9
Fern O’Brien (7)
Blue StaRR Racing FOB Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Jenny Hall Bloodstock Ltd Bresbet
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful in bumpers and successful twice over hurdles during 2022/23 campaign. Very lightly raced since but showed she retains ability when fourth of 8 at Stratford last time Needs to build on that now TFRHHHII BHA115
6 MADE FOR YOU (GB) (53) 3352-22 BF
B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Edallora (IRE)
9 11-8
Connor Brace
Mr Rhys Flint John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend
Br Barry Walters
TIMEFORMVIEWGood second of 12 in Flat handicap at Carlisle (17f, good to soft, 17/2) 53 days ago. Also placed twice over hurdles during the summer and ought to be in the mix again here. TFRHHHHI BHA114
7 HARJO (IRE) (180) 431P2P- 7 11-6
B g Yeats (IRE) - Frankly Native (IRE)
Sean Bowen
Thackray, Ogilvy & Arthur Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Raymond McDonnell Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWReady winner on second chase start at Wincanton last December Let down by his jumping subsequently but back on the mark he defied at Wincanton now returning to hurdles after a break. TFRHHHII BHA112
8
GAELIC PARK (IRE) (154) P1/5P00-
Br g Ocovango - The Last Bank (IRE)
8 11-1
David Bass
The Gaelic Park Syndicate Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br M. Conaghan Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles in 11-runner maiden at Warwick (21f, heavy) in March 2023 but struggled in handicaps last season A 5 -month break needs to have had a reviving effect TFRHHIII BHA107
9 FAME AND FUN (IRE) (26) 13-0PU4
B g Fame And Glory - Tabachines (FR)
Mrs J. Hitchings
7 10-8
Freddie Gingell (3)
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Brian Moran Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Plumpton handicap chase in March but patchy record over fences since His mark has edged back down as a result and it’s possible a return to hurdles could spark a revival for top stable TFRHHHII BHA100
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6.
Stewards Note:
HARJO: Following its run on 31/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
FAME AND FUN: Following its run on 1/9/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Earth Cry (IRE), 7-2 Tiger Jet (IRE), Made For You (GB), 10-1 Harjo (IRE), Fame And Fun (IRE), 12-1 Tiger Orchid (IRE), 14-1 Lutinebella (GB), 28-1 Gaelic Park (IRE), 33-1 Dorrells Pierji (FR)
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SIXTH RACE 4.55
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M)
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CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P & M Bowen (29 wins from 104 runners, 28%) runs RAZZO ITALIANO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 31 runners, 26%) runs CAVERN CLUB LONGEST TRAVELLER: RAZZO ITALIANO trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 140 miles.
DOG FOX was strong in the betting on the back of his Bangor victory and compromised his chance of following up with a bad mistake last when fifth behind re-opposing Byzantine Empire over C&D back in July He’s worth another chance to prove his revised mark is workable. Cavern Club appeals as the type who can make his mark now handicapping in this sphere and is a definite threat. Low-mileage Dunbulcan Bay, on handicap debut for Dan Skelton, is another in the mix.
1-2-3: 1.DOG FOX 2.CAVERN CLUB (IRE) 3.DUNBULCAN BAY (IRE)
1 BYZANTINE EMPIRE (GB) (23) 05-3614 CD 7 12-0
B g Golden Horn - Mainstay Taylor Fisher
Mr Rhys Flint John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend
Br Rachel D. S. Hood
TIMEFORMVIEWRevived when winning 12-runner C&D handicap in July but failed to fully repeat that effort when fourth at Newton Abbot next time and well-beaten on Flat at Bath (14f) 23 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA109
2 DOUGLAS DC (IRE) (20) 4523P-0 D
6 11-13
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Hollie Point Freddie Gordon
Mrs Susan Keable Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Rockfield Farm Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyusefulhurdlerinIrelandforGordonElliottwhoshapedwellonafewoccasionsforhisnewyard lastseason RunningrespectablyonFlat prior to a disappointing run back in this sphere at Stratford (16.3f) 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces back on but losing run is off-putting. TFRHHIII BHA108
3 CAVERN CLUB (IRE) (20) 12
4 11-13
Ch g Ribchester (IRE) - Merseybeat Jack Hogan
The Good Stock Syndicate James Owen, Newmarket
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited James Owen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful middle-distance winner on the Flat and made a successful start over hurdles with plenty to spare at Cartmel (17.2f) in July Runner-up under a penalty at Stratford (16.3f) 3 weeks ago and no surprise to see him in the mix now handicapping TFRHHHHI BHA110
4
DOG FOX
(GB) (64) 453-215 BF
Ch g Cityscape - Dragonera
4 11-10
Toby Wynne (3)
Preston Lodge Stud Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Preston Lodge Stud Swansway
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 1 1/4m Flat winner for Ed Dunlop and he got off the mark in this sphere in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Bangor (17f, good) in June Bad mistake last did for him when fifth in a C&D a month later and revised mark may not be beyond him on that evidence TFRHHHHH BHA107
5 DUNBULCAN BAY (IRE) (125) 53-2
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blue Maxi (IRE)
5 11-10
Tristan Durrell (3)
3 Sons Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br F. Motherway & J. Barry
The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWFlemensfirth gelding who makes a quick switch to handicaps following pair of in-the-frame efforts, improving when second of 7 in novice hurdle at Cartmel (22.1f, good to soft) in May. Better to come now handicapping. Back down in trip TFRHHHHI BHA105
6 BASHFUL (GB) (46) 234/411- D
B g Manduro (GER) - Inhibition
6BASHFUL ) ) tt Jardin to tally
6 11-10
Lycett Racing Ltd & Mr J Scott Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Kingsclere Stud Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved to double his tally in this sphere at Musselburgh (15.5f) in February. Operating below best on the Flat in recent months though a return to this discipline may well have a positive effect now TFRHHHII BHA105
7 MAX’S CHAMP (FR) (267) 62/0P60- 8 11-4 Ch g Champs Elysees - On The Line (FR) Ned Fox Drinkwater Family & Cheltenham Boys Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Br S.A.R.L. de Chambure & Mrs L. & D. Ades Solstice TIMEFORMVIEWFinished runner-up in a Hereford maiden (19.7f) in spring 2023 but finished well held all 4 starts in handicaps last season Needs to hit the ground running back from 8 months off. TFRHHIII BHA99
8
RAZZO ITALIANO (IRE) (20) 063551 D
Br g Frammassone (IRE) - Funny Fish (FR)
Mr H. Jones
Br Paddy Byrne
7 10-4
Shane Fenelon (3)
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORMVIEWEfforts mixed this year but capitalised on drop in to selling handicap company when adding to his sole previous success at Stratford (18.7f) 3 weeks ago. Made a yard switch ahead of this and he’s not dismissed lightly. TFRHHHII BHA85
9 UNCLE ARTHUR (GB) (87) 066-665 CD 6 10-2
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mini Muck
Mr Keith Stait
Philip Armson
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Nigel Twiston-Davies SJD Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedhishurdlesaccountforFergalO’BrieninDecemberbutlargelystruggledforJamesOwen Setstifftaskandneverfiguredfornew yard over fences at Stratford (17f) in July and he’s likely best watched from out of weights/returned to hurdles. Had wind surgery. TFRHHIII BHA79
2023: GETAWAY TOM (IRE) 5 11 4 Cameron Iles 5-4 (Tom Lacey) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 8.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9. Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Cavern Club (IRE), 7-2 Dog Fox (GB), 11-2 Dunbulcan Bay (IRE), 14-1 Byzantine Empire (GB), 22-1 Douglas Dc (IRE), 25-1 Max’s Champ (FR), 33-1 Uncle Arthur (GB)
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First Race 2.00 - THE dragonbet.co.uk - BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Dragonbet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be given to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 17 entries at £44. - Closed September 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
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Second Race 2.35 - THE BOB LOVE KING OF THE DIRT NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6371 to the winning horse The second to receive £2935, the third £1467 and the fourth £734. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 21st and pay £58 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 6lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined. No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. FRIENDS OF BOB LOVE have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 12 entries at £58. - Closed September 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4882; Second £2442; Third £1220; Fourth £611. (Penalty Value £6371.82)
SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.10 - THE CAREMARK MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 21st and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Caremark have kindly sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 22 entries at £38. - Closed September 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) 4 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.45 - THE DRAGONBET FIXED BRUSH HURDLE SERIES FINAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36421 to the winning horse The second to receive £16744, the third £8372, the fourth £4186, the fifth £2093 and the sixth £1043. for novice three yrs old and upwards, which have been placed in the first six in an ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier during 2024. Enter by noon, September 21st and pay £350 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Vickers.bet have kindly sponsored this race DragonBet and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be given to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 22 entries at £350. - Closed September 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £27825; Second £13909; Third £6958; Fourth £3479; Fifth £1736; Sixth £868. (Penalty Value £36421) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.20 - THE AW LUMB 60TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. John Burke has kindly sponsored this race and will THE Family of Ron Matthews have kindly sponsored this race and AW Lumb have kindly sponsored this race andwill present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 22 entries at £38. - Closed September 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.55 - THE DRAGONBET - REAL BOOKMAKERS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, September 21st and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to September 24th, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. DragonBet have kindly sponsored this race. Vickers Bet will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries at £38. - Closed September 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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