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JOCKEY CLUB RACECOURSES NORTH WEST SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Regional Director - North West
Dickon White
Clerk of the Course – Aintree
Jon Pullin & Daniel Cooper
Clerk of the Course - Haydock Park
Daniel Cooper
General Manager - Haydock Park
Molly Dingwall
Head of Marketing
James Rennard
Communications Lead
Sophie-May Clarke
Regional Head of Operations
Stephen Mansfield
Regional General Manager –
Catering
Lee Dennan
Head of Hospitality
Claire Leonard
Head of Conference and Events
Charlotte Jones
Sales Service Manager
Lucy McCaffrey
Ticketing & Customer Relations
Manager
Sherelle Bartholomew
Head Groundsperson
Stephen Fyles
Chairman
Julian Taylor
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Dickon White
Commentator
David Fitzgerald
Raceday Presenter
Gordon Brown
Stewards
Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)
Caroline Tellwright (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Josie Brown-Smith, Alan Dempsey, Michael Eyre, Nathan Green
Starters
Seamus O’Neill
Stuart Turner Judge
Nick Bostock
Clerk Of The Scales
Michael Roberts
Veterinary Officer
John Burgess
Veterinary Surgeons
Paddy Macandrew, Jim Tipp, Alasdair Topp
Medical Officers
Dr John Murray, Dr Emily Hill, Dr John Edwards, Dr Helen Blakey
Nurse
Darron Lomax
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Lisa Cook, Joanna Vickers, Louise Neale, Michelle Maughan
Betting Ring Manager
Darren Irving
FIRST RACE
12:40pm The Barrie Wells Trust Box4Kids Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race - 3m 149y 12-13
SECOND RACE
1:15pm The Jason Salleh Memorial Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase - 1m 7f 176y 18-19
THIRD RACE
1:50pm The Virgin Bet Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase - 2m 3f 200y 22-23
FOURTH RACE
2:25pm The Virgin Bet Vieux Lion Rouge Veterans’ Handicap Chase- 3m 210y 28-29
FIFTH RACE
3:00pm The Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Maiden Hurdle Race - 2m 4f 34-35
SIXTH RACE
3:35pm The Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 4f 40-41
SEVENTH RACE
4:08pm The Racing TV Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race - 2m 209y 44-45
NEXT MEETING 09/11/2024
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
Mr John P. McManus
Ronald Huggins & George William Tiney
TIMEFORM VIEW 8-y-owhodisplayeddeepreservesofstaminawhentakinglastseason’sIrishNational.Tookhisformupanotchinlanding2ofhis4startsthistimeround, wellontopwhenseeingoffVanillierintheBobbyjoinFebruaryJumpingdoestemperenthusiasmtoadegreebuthepossessestheclass.
1. FORM
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
EXPERTVIEW
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
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Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
Virgin Bet Raceday Preview
12.40 - Barrie Wells Trust Box4Kids Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Idem ran a good race last time out on his seasonal reappearance at Perth. He runs well on good ground and has every chance of winning here off top weight. Preference however is for the bottom weight in this race, Skyjack Hijack. There does not seem to be a whole lot of early pace in this race and the Jennie Candlish horse could potentially make all the running and steal a lead from the front. He has the benefit of a run at Perth where he was a 12-length winner last time out on good ground and there looks like there could be more to come from the 6-year-old.
13.15 - Jason Salleh Memorial Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase Petit Tonnerre was disappointing towards the later part of the season this year He runs off a mark of 125 which makes him look potentially well handicapped and is worth a market check. Densworth may be worth siding with on better ground conditions than last time here at Aintree He can make the running if needed and has previously put in some eye-catching performances over this distance. Parisencore looks like a consistent type. He steps down in trip today after two previous good runs at Perth over the past two months.
13:50 - Virgin Bet Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase Stage Star makes his seasonal reappearance and comes here off the back of getting a first-time wind-op He can make the running here and has previously run well fresh. The Paul Nicholls runner has to be respected off 163. Ahoy Senor has lots of talent but can be hit and miss. His jumping lets him down sometimes but it was impressive when finishing 2nd here in the Aintree Bowl in April. Minella Drama could be a danger at the weights and has to be in with a decent shout off 149.
14:25 - Virgin Bet Vieux Lion Rouge Veterans’ Handicap Chase Copperhead goes up 5lbs for his Veterans’ Handicap Chase win at Chepstow last time out. Good recent form can be the key to these Veterans’ Handicaps and Copperhead is not showing signs of regression yet. The ground should be fine for him, and he could be tough to beat. Fortescue found the Grade 3 company too competitive last time out at Sandown but should be more suited to today’s task and could run a big race if running to his Newbury form we saw in March.
15:00 - Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Maiden Hurdle
Takt De Touques won his three bumper races at Perth and looks a solid choice on his hurdles debut. Emiyn looks an interesting selection, however He is rated 90 on the flat and finished an impressive 2nd place in the Chester Cup in May. A chance is taken that his talent on the flat will convert over to hurdles.
15:35 - Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Hurdle Lavida Adiva makes her seasonal reappearance. She is lightly raced and runs consistently well. Got Grey looks interesting now stepping up in trip for Dan Skelton. A chance is taken that the 5-year-old can improve more for the extra trip and a mark of 116 looks feasible
16.08 - Racing TV Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race Claim Du Brizais makes her debut under rules for the Skelton yard. She finished 2nd in her point to point run in February and is likely to be a popular choice given the strong connections. Siog Geal was a 4 ½ length winner of an Irish point to point race in February and looks interesting for the Fergal O’ Brien team. Lets Mingle is worth a market check on debut for Lucinda Russell.
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £18000
Owners Prize Money 1st £7270, 2nd £3634, 3rd £1818, 4th £909, 5th £454. (PenaltyValue £9505.80)Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell
(7 wins from 43 runners, 16%) runs IDEM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (4 wins from 42 runners, 10%) runs IDEM LONGESTTRAVELLER: INVICTUS WORLD trained by G Quinn, Ireland.
colours no horse
Br B g Rail Link - Reflexion (FR)
1 IDEM (FR) (31) 14F5-12 BF 6
Patrick Wadge (3) J
O The Boltons and Atholl Duncan Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPostedacareerbestwhenreadilylanding15-runnerhandicaphurdleatKelsoinMayandbackedupthatimprovementshownreturningfrom 5monthsoffwhenrunner-upatPerth(3m,soft),anerroratthesecondlastprobablycrucial.Cangowellagainup3lb
2 LIHYAN (IRE) (21) 106511 6 11-12
BHA127
Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Elle Est Milan (IRE) Aaron Anderson J
O Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mr S. Gorman Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyingagoodcampaign,followingupfromWorcester(23f)withanotherimprovedperformancetotakeUttoxetercontest underthisrider3weeksago,doingwelltocomefromlasttofirstinafalsely-runrace Gottoberespectedinhat-trickbid. TFRHHHHI BHA125
3 BRIDGE NORTH (IRE) (185) P4PF3U- 8 11-11
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - What A Breeze (IRE)
Alice Stevens J
O Hemmings Racing Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Peter and Ann Downes Trust Inns Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWentofftherailsoverfencesbutwentwithmuchmorezestafterthefittingofavisor/returntohurdlingbeforetakingalatefallatDoncaster (3m)inFebruarywhenlookingsettowin.FailedtocompleteonceagainatPerthwhenlastseenandclearlyriskyonreturn. TFRHHHII BHA124
4 INVICTUS WORLD (FR) (71) 414F-3F 6 11-4
Br B g Nicaron (GER) - Amie des Champs (FR)
Dylan Johnston J
O Mrs H. McBurney Gerald Stephen Quinn, Ireland T
B Mme Celine Clerc & Mme Valerie Lutz
TIMEFORMVIEWDownpatrickmaidenhurdlewinnerlastseasonandranwellafter9monthsoff,especiallyashewascheckedwhencomingwithathreateningeffort, atHexhaminJune.FellatPerth2monthslaterandfollowingasimilarabsencehasstaminatoproveupinclassnow. TFRHHHII BHA117
5 CITY DERBY (IRE) (31) 211113 D
Br Ch g Ask - Reine d’Or (IRE)
8 11-4
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Fools Who Dream Partnership Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Mr & Mrs P. Haughey Bolton Mill Holiday Park, Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedaCartmel4-timerinstayinghandicapsthissummerandranatleastaswellindefeatwhen thirdatPerth(Idemsecond)lastmonth.Clearlyneedstopulloutabitmorefromcurrentmark. TFRHHHII BHA117
6 CHRIS COOL (GB) (186) 123313- D
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Cool Friend (IRE)
8 11-1
TobyWynne (3) J
O Evason, Harney and Greenall Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Harney Greenall Evason Partnership Swansway S TIMEFORMVIEWGenerallysolidrecordoverhurdlesandgotbackontheupwhenseeingoffanunexposedrival(pairclear)atHuntingdon (25f)inApril.GoodthirdatLudlowfinalstartandrespectedonreturnhavingwonfirsttimeuplastseason. TFRHHHII BHA114
7 POLISH (GB) (62) 03P2-FP 9 11-1
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Polygon (USA)
Leah Noreci (10) J
O Ladsdoracing James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Carwell Equities Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedina3mSouthwellhunterinMarch,butfellatCheltenhamnexttimeandhavingleftFergalO’Brien wentwithnoencouragementbackhandicappingatCartmel9weeksago Hardtofancybackhurdling. TFRHHIII BHA114
8 SKYJACK HIJACK (IRE) (31) 0-23211 D 6 11-0
Br B g Jet Away - Mrs Chevalier (IRE) William Shanahan J
O Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B R. J. O’Brien PRA World Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressingwellforforcingtactics,followinguphisCartmelwinwithaclear-cutsuccessin7-runnerhandicaphurdleatPerth (3m,soft)4weeksago,drawingclearfrom2out.Thisisastepupinclassaftera10lbrisebuthelookssuretogowellagain. TFRHHHHH BHA113
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: EQUINUS (IRE) 5 10 7 James Turner 5-2 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 11 ran Hood worn by No 2. Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6, 7.
ProbableS.P’s: 4-1 Lihyan (IRE), 9-2 Skyjack Hijack (IRE), 5-1 Idem (FR), 11-2 Chris Cool (GB), 8-1 InvictusWorld (FR), 17-2 City Derby (IRE), 14-1 Bridge North (IRE), 33-1 Polish (GB) PLAY SMARTER
SKYJACK HIJACK and Lihyan are chasing hat-tricks and look the pair to focus on, with Jennie Candlish’s lightly-raced hurdler selected. He took a big step forward when making all at Perth last month, that performance suggesting there is even better to come. Lihyan has more miles on the clock but has built up a good strike rate since the spring and can go well again. The returning Chris Cool is another to consider
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SKYJACK HIJACK (IRE) 2.LIHYAN (IRE) 3.CHRIS COOL
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The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £407,540 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 16th September to 31st December 2024
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If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS
Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered
3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2
5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
Jason Salleh 1970 - 2024
Jason was a much-admired member of staff at both Aintree and Haydock Park, regularly working on racedays in a variety of roles and will be sorely missed by friends and colleagues.
A huge enthusiast of horse racing and particularly the Grand National, he joined the Aintree Racemaker programme in its inception in 2014 and was later appointed as a Team Leader, such was his dedication and quality of customer service he brought to the role. He later went on to support at Haydock Park, often working near to the Parade Ring and Weighing Room as a regular friendly face to staff as well as Owners, Trainers and Jockeys.
To mark his recent passing, we have renamed today’s second race ‘The Jason Salleh Memorial Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase’ and welcome Jason’s family and partner Nicci as guests of the racecourse today.
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)Weights lowered 1lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (19-24): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 68 runners, 15%) runs MOVEITLIKE MINNIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs MOVEITLIKE MINNIE LONGESTTRAVELLER: IMPERIALSAINTtrained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 233 miles.
SECOND RACE
Family of Jason Salleh
1 DENSWORTH (IRE) (198) 211P/1P- D 7 11-9
Br B g Kayf Tara - Mariah’s Way Ben Jones J
O OAP Syndicate Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Mr D. J. Aiken Horse & Groom East Ashling S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhomadelightofan11-monthabsencewhenaddingathirdhurdlesvictorytohistallyatDoncaster(16.6f,heavy)inMarch. PulledattheGrandNationalmeetingonfinalstartinAprilbutgoeschasingonreturnwithhisyardgoingverynicelyOnetonote TFR
2 PARISENCORE (FR) (48) 0-51023 D 8 11-9
BHA130
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Folk Dancing (FR) Danny McMenamin J
O Mrs I.C Sellars and Miss D.C Sellars Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B S.C.E.A. Haras de Peyre
TIMEFORMVIEWDidthejobwellwhenopeningchaseaccountatPerth(21/2m,goodtofirm)inJuneandarriveshereonthebackof acoupleofsolidplacedeffortsoverthesameC&D Facthe’sfitandinformoughttocountyforplentyhere. TFRHHHII BHA130
3 PETITTONNERRE (FR) (119) 4500-00 6 11-4
Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Perpette (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerathisbestwhodidn’tconvincewithhisjumpingtriedchasinglastseason.Largelybelowhisbestoverhurdlessubsequently, latterlyatCartmelinJunebutreturnstochasingpotentiallyverywelltreatedifhe’simprovedinthejumpingdepartment. TFRHHHII BHA125
4 GOODWIN (IRE) (218) 31/2131- D
6 11-3
Br B g Champs Elysees - Mount Corkish Girl (IRE) Rex Dingle J
O Goodwin Racing Ltd
Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B Phelim & Sheamus Sheridan Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerwhoquicklyreachedasimilarlevelinnovicehurdles,againdisplayingagoodattitudetomakeit2winsfrom4starts atNewbury(16.3f)inMarch.Boastsapositiveprofilenowhandicappingoverfencesandinterestingifthemarketspokeinhisfavour TFRHHHHI BHA124
5 IMPERIAL SAINT (FR) (188) 112331- D 6 11-3
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Quinine de Mazille (FR)
Micheal Nolan J
O Richard Johnson Racing Imperial Saint Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Karine Perreau & Louis Colson Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW£40,000purchaseafteranIrishpointwin.Followedupon2mLudlowhurdledebutfornewyardinNovemberandhavingmadeframenext 3starts,heimprovedforthestepupintripwhenlanding10-runnerFfosLashandicap(20f)inApril.Goodprospectnowchasing. TFRHHHHH BHA124
6 HIDALGO
DE L’ISLE (FR) (41) 24-3012 D 7 11-2
Br B g Coastal Path - Agence de L’Isle (FR)
Brian Hughes J
O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mme Michele Sayet
TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerwhoshowedimprovedformtomakeawinningchasedebutatNewtonAbbot(16.3f)inAugustandhe matchedthatlevelwhenrunner-upatWorcester(16.5f)6weeksago Thislookstougherbuthe’sgoingtherightway. TFRHHHII BHA123
7 MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE (IRE) (14) 400P-1U D BF 7 11-2
Br B g Libertarian - Cassandrasway (IRE)
O Mr F J Mills & Mr W R Mills
B Ms Ruth Young
Tom Bellamy J
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicaphurdleraround2mandfinestartoverfencesbackfrom6monthsoffwhenscoringatStratford(17f)inSeptember. Lookedsettoplayahandinfinishwhenunseating3outatFfosLas(2m,soft)2weeksagoandrespectedforstableingreatorder TFRHHHHI BHA123
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Stewards Note:
DENSWORTH: Following its run on 12/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Goodwin (IRE), 9-2 Imperial Saint (FR), 5-1 Parisencore (FR), 11-2 Moveit Like Minnie (IRE), 13-2 Densworth (IRE), 7-1 Hidalgo de L’Isle (FR), 8-1 Petit Tonnerre (FR)
has the hallmarks of one who
Remembering 2002 Grand National winner Bindaree
Bindaree sadly passed away at the age of 30 last month. He emulated Red Rum as the oldest living National Winner and was a permanent fixture in the annual parades at Aintree.
At the age of eight, Bindaree etched his name into the history books by claiming victory in the 2002 Grand National by 1 3/4 lengths from What’s Up Boys.
This particular victory had a significant impact on the career of trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies who previously triumphed in this race with Earth Summit in 1998.
After finishing sixth in the 2003 Grand National, Bindaree secured what turned out to be the final victory of his career in the Welsh National later that year
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THIRD RACE
(CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000
Owners Prize Money 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792. (PenaltyValue £45560)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton
(21 wins from 158 runners, 13%) runs UNEXPECTED PARTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 59 runners, 15%) runs UNEXPECTED PARTY FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2015 and 2018. The stable runs HITMAN & STAGE STAR today. LONGESTTRAVELLER:AHOY SENOR trained by L Russell, Kinross, 243 miles.
1 AHOY SENOR (IRE) (199) PP4362- C D 9 11-12
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dara Supreme (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Wymer & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr D.P. Constable Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaseronhisdaywithafinerecordhere(Grade1winneroverhurdles/fences)andendedlasttermwithanexcellent 1/2-lengthsecondof7inBowlChaseatthiscourse(25f,soft,17/2).Recordfreshnotgreatbutstillwarrantsplentyofrespect. TFRHHHHI BHA169
2 STAGE STAR (IRE) (227) 115/1P5- D
8 11-6
Br B g Fame And Glory - Sparky May Harry Cobden J
O Owners Group 044 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Ruxley Holdings Ltd Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonGrade1GoldenMillerat2023FestivalandtookformupanothernotchwithvictoryinPaddyPowerGoldCupatCheltenhamonreturnlastseason. Can’thavebeenrightwhenpulledupthereonNewYear’sDaybeforenotdisgracedinRyanairfinalstart.Goeswellfreshsobigrunexpected. TFRHHHHH BHA163
3 HITMAN (FR) (183) 6/00203- D 8 11-0
Br B g Falco (USA) - Tercah Girl (FR)
O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done
B Mme C. Villaud Ameline & Mr Q. Villaud
Freddie Gingell (3) J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWFailedto deliverlast season but startsthe newcampaign offa fairmark andwent close inthis on his comeback2yearsago TFRHHHHI BHA157
4
MINELLA DRAMA (IRE) (198) 3/2302P- D 9 10-6
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Midsummer Drama (IRE)
O Green Day Racing
Brian Hughes J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B R. McCarthy Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmart performerwho returnedwith a good second inthis 12 months ago.Justthe one decent effort afterbutthismaybethetimetocatchhim.(1lboutofthehandicap). TFRHHHHI BHA148
5 UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) (199) 55401P- 9 10-6
Br Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA)
O O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien Ashford Stud of 5095 S
TIMEFORM VIEWEmergedwith credit against some ofthetop-flight British novices of2022/23 and bounced backto bestwhen landing GrandAnnual Chase at Cheltenhamlastseason.MighthavefoundRedRumcomingtoosoonherefinalstartandnottakenlightlydespitebeing3lboutofthehandicap TFRHHHII BHA146
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2023: JETOILE (IRE) 8 11 0 Daryl Jacob 25-1 (Ryan Potter) 11 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.
Stewards Note:
UNEXPECTED PARTY: Following its run on 11/4/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Stage Star(IRE), 4-1 Minella Drama (IRE), 9-2Ahoy Senor(IRE), 11-2 Hitman (FR), 16-1 Unexpected Party (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
STAGE STAR was an impressive winner of the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham on his comeback run last season and this looks another good starting point for him. Minella Drama was a good second in this last year off a higher mark so may emerge as the biggest threat.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STAGE STAR (IRE) 2.MINELLA DRAMA (IRE) 3.AHOY SENOR (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE
(Leg7ofTheStayers’Veterans’SteepleChaseSeries)
for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35000 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£13913,2nd£6955,3rd£3479,4th£1740,5th£868,6th£434. (PenaltyValue£18210.50)Weightsraised9lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsand HandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 68 runners, 15%) runs TORN AND FRAYED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs TORN AND FRAYED LONGESTTRAVELLER: COPPERHEAD trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 216 miles.
colours no horse
1 RAPPER (GB) (183) P4P2F0- D 10 12-0
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Bling Noir (FR)
O The Home Farm Partnership
Stan Sheppard J
Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Mr George Stanners Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinneroverfencesbutwasn’tthemostconsistentlasttermandonly17thof20inhandicapchase(40/1) atSandown(28.7f,good)finalrun.Needstohitthegroundrunningonhisseasonalreturn.
2 FORTESCUE (GB) (183) 420220- 10 11-12
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Last of Her Line
Hugh Nugent (3) J
O Mrs L Nixon Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B T. F. F. Nixon Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistentsortwhocamein16thof20inhandicapchase(50/1)atSandown(28.7f,good)6monthsago It’snow12runssincehislastwinin2022.
3 CAP DU NORD (FR) (86) 061-310 11 11-4
BHA135
Br Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR) Nick Scholfield J
O The Can’t Say No Partnership Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian NAF S
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatPerthinJulyandbadlyhampered5outwheneleventhof20inhandicapchase atGalway(22.5f,soft)86daysago Notruledout.
4 DIOL KER (FR) (16) 060P-0P D
10 11-4
Br B g Martaline - Stiren Bleue (FR) Adam Wedge J
O Mrs C. Williams
B Suc. Denis Milin
Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
TIMEFORMVIEWAusefulchaserforGordonElliottbuthewaspulleduponhisyarddebutatChepstow16daysago.Needsto takeabigstepforward. TFRHHHII BHA127
5 TORN AND FRAYED (FR) (193) F65604- 10 11-3
Br B g Califet (FR) - Chic Et Zen (FR) Finn Lambert (3) J
O Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesslastseasonbuthesignedoffwithasolidfourthof12inhandicapchaseatCheltenham(20.6f,good) 6monthsago Yardamongthewinnerssohe’saplayeroffareducedmark.
TFRHHHHH BHA126
6 COPPERHEAD (GB) (16) 3344-11 D 10 10-13
Br Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - How’s Business
Freddie Gingell (3) J
O Mrs G. C. Pritchard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B R. and J. Micklethwait Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWOff5monthsbeforelandinghandicapchaseatChepstow(23.6f,goodtosoft)16daysago.Backup5lb buthe’snottakenlightlyinhishat-trickbid. TFRHHHHI BHA122
7 FIVE STAR GETAWAY (IRE) (583) 0/45026/- 10 10-9
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Hapeney (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Mr M. Scott Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B A. V. Bloodstock NAF S TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesssince2021andofffor19monthssinceabelow-parsixthof8inhandicapchaseatNewbury(22.4f). Hashisfitnesstoprove
HHIII BHA118
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR) 11 10 5 Elizabeth Gale 3-1 (Philip Hobbs &JohnsonWhite) 11 ran Blinkers worn by No 2. Visor worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Copperhead (GB), 5-1 Torn And Frayed (FR), 7-1 Five Star Getaway (IRE), 9-1 Cap du Nord (FR), 10-1 Rapper (GB), Fortescue (GB), 14-1 Diol Ker (FR)
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MAIDENHURDLERACE (CLASS3)(GBBRACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£5963,2nd£2981,3rd£1491,4th£746,5th£372,6th£186. (PenaltyValue£7804.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton
(21 wins from 158 runners, 13%) runs SUNRAY SHADOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 59 runners, 15%) runs SUNRAY SHADOW
FANCYTHAT: D Skelton won this race in 2016 and 2020 The stable runs SUNRAY SHADOW today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: TAKT DE TOUQUES trained by G Quinn, Ireland.
1 EMIYN (FR) (15) 7 11-4
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Edelmira (IRE)
Robert Dunne J O Fab Five Declan Carroll, Malton T
B H.H. The Aga Khan’s Studs et al Newry Construction Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer at his best on the Flat. His last 2 runs in that sphere have been disappointing but he definitelyhastheabilitytoplayapartiftakingtothisnewdiscipline.
2 SUNRAY SHADOW (GB) (24) 13 BF 5 11-4
HHHII BHA-
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Silver Spinner Harry Skelton J
O S T Racing - The Founders’ Syndicate Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mrs S. C. Welch
TIMEFORMVIEWWarwickbumperwinnerinMaywhoshapedpromisinglywhenthirdof11ina2mnovicehurdlethere5monthslater. Lookssuretoimprove,particularlynowsteppingupintrip
3 TAKT DE TOUQUES (FR) (126) 4211-11 5 11-4
Br B g Walzertakt (GER) - Dans Tes Reves (FR)
O Mr P. J. McBurney
B Mr J. C. Haimet & Mr J. L. Henry
TFRHHHHI BHA-
Mr N. McParlan (3) J
Gerald Stephen Quinn, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerwholookedagoodprospectwhencompletingabumper-hat-trickbetweenAprilandJune. Takentokeephiswinningrungoingnowswitchingtohurdles.
4 CHIEF SUNDAY (FR) (32) 00-4 4 11-2
Br B g Tunis (POL) - Templiere (FR)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
Finn Lambert (3) J
O Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Severine Sourd & Come Ligerot Options Energy Services Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWDownthefieldin2Warwickbumpersinthespring.Offeredmorewhenfourthof6in2mPerthnovicehurdle onlastmonth’sreappearancebuthe’llneedtoimproveonthatformtotroubleacoupleoftheserivals. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 LENNIE GODBER (GB) (218) 60-
Br Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Hiho Silver Lining
4 11-2
Tom Bellamy J
O Miss S. Cameron Steph Cameron, Bratton T
B Tim Lane
TIMEFORMVIEWNoshowin2bumpersforNigelTwiston-DaviesinMarchandbigoutsidernowhurdlingfornewstable after7monthsoff
6 ROCKCHOEUR (FR) (26) 253-33 4 11-2
Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - La Rockela (FR)
TFRHIIII BHA-
Brian Hughes J
O CP Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mme Laurence Gagneux
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinbumpers(forNigelTwiston-Davies)andmaiden/novicehurdlesbuthisformislittlebetterthanmodest.
TFRHHHII BHA105
7 SMALLTOWN HERO (IRE) (14) 10-5 D 4 11-2
Br B g Jet Away - Moray Firth (UAE)
Nick Scholfield J
O Phil Cunningham Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B R. McCabe NAF S
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhofailedtofigureinaGrade2bumperhereinthespring.Hintedatabilitywhenawell-heldfifth onhisFfosLashurdledebutafortnightagobuthe’sprobablymoreoneforthelongerterm. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: INTHEWATERSIDE (FR) 5 11 4 Harry Cobden 4-7 (Paul Nicholls) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4Takt deTouques (FR), 2-1 SunrayShadow(GB), 6-1 Emiyn (FR), 10-1 Rockchoeur(FR), 12-1 ChiefSunday(FR), 50-1 Small Town Hero (IRE), 100-1 Lennie Godber (GB)
TAKTDETOUQUES created a good impression when winning 3 bumpers earlierin the year and is narrowly preferred to Dan Skelton’s Sunray Shadow. Emiyn could also have a part to play if translating anything like his Flat ability to hurdles.
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(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£13913,2nd£6955,3rd£3479,4th£1740,5th£868,6th£434. (PenaltyValue£18210.50)Weightsraised10lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsand HandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (21 wins from 158 runners, 13%) runs GOT GREY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 59 runners, 15%) runs GOT GREY
FANCYTHAT: F O’Brien won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs KAMSINAS today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ARQOOB trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, 190 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 CRUZ CONTROL (FR) (176) 22511-4 C D 7 12-0
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - En La Cruz (FR) Stan Sheppard J
O Mr F Green and Mr J Chinn Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Mr Christopher Richard Hirst Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlasttermwith3mchasewinhereandresumedwithanencouragingfourthof12inhandicapchaseat Punchestown(24.5f,soft)176daysago,doingtoomuchtoosoon.Muchrespectedbackinthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA134
2 KAMSINAS (FR) (193) 216010- 7 11-10
Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Louvadeus Has (FR) Jonathan Burke J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Kamsinas Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mr Hugues Van Haaren Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEWAthree-timewinnerlastterm,goinginover21fatKemptoninMarch.Verymuchonetoconsideronhisreturn forhisin-formhandler
3 BALLYGEARY (IRE) (121) 500-316 D BF 7 11-3
HHHHI BHA130
Br Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Sweet Poli (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Craig & Laura Buckingham Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Cathal Ennis Manor Farm Bloodstock S
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatMarketRasenbutonlysixthof8inhandicaphurdleatBangor(19.6f,good) laterinJune.Needstobouncebackafterabreak.
TFRHHHII BHA123
4 HURRICANE ALI (IRE) (64) 25-2633 C 8 11-3
Br B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Hurricane Irene (IRE) Charlotte Jones J
O Mr John James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Tribesmen Syndicate The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhorecordedarespectablethirdof8inhandicaphurdleatCartmel(25.4f,soft)64daysago. Downintrip It’snow15runssincehislastwinin2022though.
TFRHHIII BHA123
5 BOWENSPARK (IRE) (253) 44/1F2P- 6 11-1
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bowenscourt (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Hemmings Racing
Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Brittas House Stud and Grenane House Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistentsortwhowasn’tseenoutafterbeingpulledupinPrestigeNovices’HurdleatHaydock(24.3f,heavy) 8monthsago Haswonwhenfreshthoughsocan’tbediscountedonhishandicaphurdledebut. TFRHHIII BHA121
6 ARQOOB (IRE) (183) 33520P- 6 10-12
Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Via Ballycroy (IRE)
Gavin Sheehan J
O Little Staughton Farms Ltd Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Rollx Syndicate GB Helicopters S TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyuseful2mwinnerbutcheekpiecesonfor1sttimewhenpulledupinhandicaphurdleatSandown (19.8f,good)inApril.Needstohitthegroundrunningonhisreappearance. TFRHHHII BHA118
7 LAVIDAADIVA (IRE) (192) 321332- 5 10-10
Br B m Champs Elysees - Avida Star (IRE)
O Drew & Ailsa Russell
B Gt Bloodstock
Jamie Hamilton J
Ruth Jefferson, Malton T
Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerwholanded2mCattericknoviceinDecember.Keptherformwellaftersoshe’soneto consideronherreturnwithfewmilesstillontheclock.
TFRHHHII BHA116
8 GOT GREY (FR) (23) 441126 BF 5 10-10
Br Gr g Outstrip - Lovely Best (FR)
O Only Here For The Beer
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B S.C.E.A. Haras de Treli The AirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWAbigimproverforhisnewyard,winning2mhandicapsatStratfordandBangor.Possiblyfoundruncomingtooquickly whensixthof7inhandicaphurdleatHexham(16.2f,good)23daysago Wellworthanotherchance. TFRHHHII BHA116
9 LONG DRAW (IRE) (24) 344-122 D BF 5 10-9
Br Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Honey Away (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O Mr Alan Peterson Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Ronnie O’Neill Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEW£60,000Irishpointrecruitwhowasverymuchontheupsinceswitchedtohandicapslastterm,winningat FfosLasandsigningoffwithanexcellentclearsecondatWarwick(21f).Bigshoutonhisreturn. TFRHHHHH BHA115
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2023: CRAMBO 6 11 9 Connor Brace 11-8 (Fergal O’Brien) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Stewards Note:
KAMSINAS: Following its run on 17/4/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Long Draw (IRE), 7-2 Kamsinas (FR), 8-1 Ballygeary (IRE), 11-1 Lavida Adiva (IRE), Got Grey (FR), 12-1 Cruz Control (FR), Bowenspark (IRE), 14-1 Hurricane Ali (IRE), 16-1 Arqoob (IRE)
Olly Murphy’s LONG DRAW ended last term with a fine second at Warwick and looks weighted to return in style here. The reappearing Kamsinas scored three times last season and rates the main danger with his yard going well, while Lavida Adiva and Got Grey both warrant plenty of respect too in this useful handicap
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LONG DRAW (IRE) 2.KAMSINAS (FR) 3.LAVIDAADIVA (IRE)
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(CLASS 2) (Category1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for four and five yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783. (PenaltyValue £8169)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton
(21 wins from 158 runners, 13%) runs CLAIM DU BRIZAIS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton
(9 wins from 59 runners, 15%) runs CLAIM DU BRIZAIS
LONGESTTRAVELLER: LETS MINGLE trained by L Russell, Kinross, 243 miles.
1 BENNYS JENNY (IRE) (183) 5P/3P1- 5 11-2
Br B m Lauro (GER) - Grange Oscar (IRE) Sam Coltherd J
O Mr Richard & Mrs Lisa Mcculloch Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Edwin Carlisle
TIMEFORMVIEWEasypointwinnerinIrelandfromsuccessfuljumpsfamily £37,000buyfornewconnectionsandwortha secondlookinthebetting. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 BLACKSAMSSENORITA (GB) (192) 30- 5 11-2
Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Senorita Rumbalita Freddie Gingell J
O Mr A. Selway Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Dr Bryan Mayoh Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisewhenthirdonherTauntondebutinMarchbutfoundlifetougherinadeeperraceatCheltenham thefollowingmonth.Probablyvulnerableforwinpurposesonreturn. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 LOWLANDS (IRE) (34) 45 5 11-2
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Broadway Boulevard (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Patrick F. Callinan
TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownafairlevelofabilityinbumpersatUttoxeterandSedgefieldbutmorewillbeneededhere.
TFRHHIII BHA-
4 MYFAVOURITESISTER (IRE) (185) 55- 5 11-2
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Credit Box (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O My Favourite Sister Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Mrs B. Keane Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFromthefamilyofyard’sstarjumperTheRealWhackerbutdidn’tachieveenoughin2bumpersinthespring tofancyherchanceshere.
5 SIOG GEAL (IRE) (266) 1- 5 11-2
Br B m Malinas (GER) - Seoighe (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA-
Jonathan Burke J
O The Good Stock Syndicate Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mr John Noel McGivney BresBet S TIMEFORMVIEW£80,000buyafterwinninghersoleoutinginIrishpointsinFebruary.Joinedastablewithagoodbumper recordandaprominentshowingisonthecards.
6 CLAIM DU BRIZAIS (FR) (245) 2- 4 11-1
Br B or Br f Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - La Trattoria (FR)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
Harry Skelton J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Claim du Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B E.A.R.L. Haras de Magouet Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEWCost£130,000afterfinishingsecondinanIrishpointinFebruary.Likelytypefortopstable.
7 KAPABILITY (FR) (-) 4 11-1
TFRHHHHH BHA-
Br B f Authorized (IRE) - Daska d’Airy (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWAuthorizedfilly.Dam,lightlyracedonFlat/overjumpsinFrance,half-sisterto17fFrenchhurdlewinnerJokerd’Airy.HarryCobden bookedforastablewithahealthybumperstrike-rate Wouldverymuchenterthereckoningifthebettingvibesarestrong. TFRHHHHI BHA-
8 LETS MINGLE (IRE) (190) 1- 4 11-1
Br B f Walk In The Park (IRE) - Thessalienne (FR) Derek Fox J
O Mr E. Shervington Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B James Luttrell
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPicked up for£85,000 afterwinning an Irish point inApril. It’ll be interestingto see whatthe market makesofher TFRHHHII BHA-
9 POLKAFACE (IRE) (-) 4 11-1
Br B f Vadamos (FR) - Compose Jack Quinlan J
O Jopla Racing Ben Case, Banbury T
B Motabower House Stud David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW£28,000Vadamosfilly Half-sistertonumerouswinners,includingsmart2mhurdlerCockneySparrowandfairlyuseful hurdlerDinoMite.Makessomeappealonbreedingbutthestableisonly1-38inbumpersinthelast5seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 QUEENOFTHEJUKEBOX (IRE) (224) 2- 4 11-1
Br Gr f Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Passionate Lady (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Queen Noel Williams, Blewbury T
B Mr Conor Hayes Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEWSecondonIrishpointdebutinMarchandsoldfor£45,000thefollowingmonth.Sportsatongue-tieon rulesdebut.SameownershipasClaimduBrizaisandthebettingshouldguide. TFRHHHII BHA11 SPRINGTIME LEGEND (GB) (160) 4 4 11-1
Br B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Parstara Sean Bowen J
O Springtime Friends Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B R. M. Fear TIMEFORMVIEW8/1,fourthof11inbumperatNewtonAbbot(17f,goodtofirm)ondebutinMay.Willneedtostepupon thatformbutherstablehasbeengoingwell.
12
VIENNA PEARL (IRE)
(-) 4 11-1
TFRHHHII BHA-
Br Ch f Mahler - Chouquette Joe Williamson J
O Mr Richard Berry Andrew Crook, Leyburn T
B The Beeches Stud Ltd Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW£27,000Mahlerfilly Thestableis0-22inbumpersinthelast5seasonssoawatchingbriefisadvised.
TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: SUNSET MARQUESA (IRE) 4 11 1 Harry Cobden 12-1 (Joe Tizzard) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Claim du Brizais (FR), 5-1 Siog Geal (IRE), 6-1 Kapability (FR), 10-1 Blacksamssenorita (GB), Lets Mingle (IRE), 11-1 Springtime Legend (GB), 16-1 Lowlands (IRE), 18-1 Bennys Jenny (IRE), Queenofthejukebox (IRE), 25-1 Polkaface (IRE), 50-1 Myfavouritesister (IRE), Vienna Pearl (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
CLAIM DU BRIZAIS had a subsequent hurdle winnerwell behind her in third when runner-up in an Irish point in February and is taken to make a winning start for Dan Skelton. Fellow Irish point recruit Siog Geal has also joined a leading yard with a good bumper record and is second choice ahead ofAnthony Honeyball’s Kapability before any betting clues are known.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CLAIM DU BRIZAIS (FR) 2.SIOG GEAL (IRE) 3.KAPABILITY (FR)
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race12.40 -THE BARRIEWELLSTRUSTBOX4KIDS CONDITIONALJOCKEYS’ HANDICAPHURDLE RACE(CLASS 3)(Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9505 to the winning horse The second to receive £4374, the third £2187, the fourth £1094 and the fifth £545. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £90 stake ifthe horse is rated 104 or higher, or £18 stake ifthe horse is rated 103 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 25th. Penalties, after October 19th, 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 October 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 Box4Kids has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 26th April, 2025. 23 entries at £90 - Closed October 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7270; Second £3634; Third £1818; Fourth £909; Fifth £454. (PenaltyValue £9505.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.15 - THE JASON SALLEH MEMORIAL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 25th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after October 19th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The family of Jason Salleh have kindly sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. 12 entries at £100 - Closed October 21st, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£8078;Second£4038;Third£2020;Fourth£1010; Fifth £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)Weights lowered 1lb
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.50 - THE VIRGIN BET OLD ROAN LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264 and the fifth £2144. for four yrs old and upwards. £400 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £80 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £320 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 25th. Lowest weight 10st 6lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after October 19th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb No penalty to increase Horse’s weight above 11st 12lb VIRGIN BET have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VIRGIN BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 11 entries at £400 - Closed October 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£34864; Second £14312;Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792. (PenaltyValue £45560)
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Fourth Race 2.25 - THE VIRGIN BET VIEUX LION ROUGE VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Leg 7 of The Stayers’ Veterans’ Steeple Chase Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18210 to the winning horse The second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093, the fifth £1046 and the sixth £521. forten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions) £175 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 25th. Penalties, after October 19th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 6lb VIRGIN BET have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo ofVIRGIN BET The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE STAYERS’ VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL, to be run over a distance of about three miles at Sandown Park on January 4th, 2025. In the event of the abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been declared to run in that race under the provisions of Rule (F)89, or any horse entered to run in that race ifthe time ofabandonment was priorto the declaration stage, will be qualified to enterthe Final.Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum ofthree times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 1 at £35 and 11 at £175. - Closed October 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £13913; Second £6955;Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (PenaltyValue £18210.50) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.00 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £7804tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £3588,thethird £1794,the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 21st and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb VIRGIN BET have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VIRGIN BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 18 entries at £75. - Closed October 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner£5963; Second £2981;Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (PenaltyValue £7804.50) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.35 -THEVIRGIN BETDAILYEXTRAPLACES HANDICAPHURDLERACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18210 to the winning horseThe second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093, the fifth £1046 and the sixth £521. for four yrs old and upwards. £175 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 129 orlowerwith £140 extra ifthe horse is declaredto run Declare by10.00 a.m. October25th. Penalties, afterOctober19th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 6lb VIRGIN BET have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VIRGIN BET The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of fourtimes in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code 17 entries, 2 at £35 and 15 at £175. - Closed October 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£13913; Second £6955;Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (Penalty Value £18210.50)Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable. SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.08 - THE RACING TV MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. for four and five yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, October 21st and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb
A memento will be presented to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 20 entries at £75. - Closed October 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783. (PenaltyValue £8169)A SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.
