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RACE 1 12.30
THE GET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BetVictor CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £17500
(For conditions of this race see page 47)
RACE FACTS:
Leading course trainer (19-24): N Henderson (53 wins from 237 runners, 22%) runs HOOPER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs SCHMILSSON Longest Traveller: SCHMILSSON trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 82 miles.
1 AURIGNY MILL (FR) (180)
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Fresh Princess (FR) (Dai Jin)
Mrs E. Weld Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Mr Jean C. Haimet & Mr Michael Wilde
TIMEFORMVIEW Back-to-back wins at Wincanton and Kempton in December Faced a stiff task in the Betfair Hurdle but ran an unusually poor race in the Swinton Handicap when last seen in May. Sort to bounce back quickly so worth a market check returning for in-form new yard (has leftVictor Dartnall).
2 HOOPER (GB) (529)
B g RipVan Winkle (IRE) - Earth Amber (Hurricane Run (IRE))
J Lily Jones (10)
Mr Michael Clent Nicky Henderson, Lambourn 33334/3- D
Br Pump and Plant Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort who ran creditably when third in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.2f, good to firm) when last seen 17 months ago. Not seen since but is capable of going well fresh. TFRHHHII
3 HOME FREE (IRE) (10) 6 11 5
(+5)
Br Shuriken Syndicate
NON-RUNNER
Dan Skelton, Alcester 215-211 D
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Shuriken (IRE) (Hurricane Run (IRE)) J Union Stripes
S The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes T
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who opened his chase account returning from 5 months off (had wind op and tongue tied) at Uttoxeter in October and improved again when following up in emphatic fashion at Ayr. Back over hurdles now from same mark and warrants respect. NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII
4 SCHMILSSON (GB) (22)
5 11 3
BHA117 (+1)
B g Muhaarar - Zee Zee Top (Zafonic (USA)) J Beau Morgan (3)
Both Sides Of The Sea Syndicate Olly Murphy, Wilmcote 02123-1 D
Br MeonValley Stud
S Motaclan H
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful performer on Flat for Andrew Balding who got off the mark over hurdles in a Sedgefield maiden back in February Disappointed on handicap debut at Stratford but bounced back with a bang when scoring at Wetherby (2m) on reappearance 22 days ago, just holding on. Respected up 3lb. TFRHHHHI
5 JUNKANOO (GB) (15) 7 11 3 BHA117
B g Epaulette (AUS) - Bahamian Music (IRE) (Bahamian Bounty) J Caoilin Quinn (3)
Jacobs Construction & Mr J Harley
Br Genesis Green Stud Ltd
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham 21P0-53 D
S KM Elite Products Ltd V
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat and similar form over hurdles last winter, off the mark at Plumpton (15.9f) in January Hasn’t fired in handicap company since but he ran creditably from an easing mark at Fontwell 15 days ago and looks interesting back at 2m. TFRHHHHH
6 MUCUNA (GER) (272) 5 11 0
B m Guiliani (IRE) - Monaway (IRE) (Gold Away (IRE))
Syd Hosie & David Keith Tye
Br W. Bischoff
J Bradley Harris
Anthony Charlton, Warminster 2111/53- D
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Just a modest Flat winner but quickly made up into a better hurdler in summer 2022, winning 4 juveniles. Shaped as if retaining ability back from 18 months off here in December and ran to a similar at Kempton when last seen in February Reappears from a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHII
7 KING WILLIAM RUFUS (FR) (34) 7 10 12
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Clochette de Sou (FR) (Ajdayt (USA))
J Freddie Gordon
Mrs B. Ansell Chris Gordon, Winchester 25612-2
Br L. Dulong, R. Bonaventure & B. Dulong S Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Opened hurdles account at the sixth attempt when making all in a Plumpton maiden (2m, good to soft) in March and has found only one too good both outings since, including in a Fontwell novice (17.7f) on reappearance last month. Should go well again. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 4/10/2024 it was reported that the horse lost both its front shoes. TFRHHHHI
8 ALMUHIT (IRE) (15) 5 10 5
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ezima (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))
J Isabelle Ryder (10)
Mr Justin Carthy Gary Brown, Swindon 0/00-506
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful maiden hurdler at his best but he proved to be a disappointment on debut for new yard here in September and has fared little better both starts since. Others more persuasive TFRHHIII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 (EXACTA)
Hood worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. 2023: BRENTFORD HOPE 6 11 5 Alice Stevens 11-4 (Harry Derham) 11 ran F
Betting Forecast: 5-2 Schmilsson (GB), 7-2 King William Rufus (FR), 11-2 Hooper (GB), Junkanoo (GB), 10-1 Mucuna (GER), 12-1 Aurigny Mill (FR), 28-1 Almuhit (IRE)
Race Summary: JUNKANOO looks attractively handicapped on some of last season’s novice form having eased in the weights, so he receives the tentative vote with the drop back in trip likely to suit. King William Rufus seems likely to go well again back in handicap company, with recent Wetherby scorer Schmilsson another to consider 1-2-3: 1.JUNKANOO 2.KING WILLIAM RUFUS (FR) 3.SCHMILSSON
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RACE 2 1.05
THE AGETUR UK NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £10000
(For conditions of this race see page 47)
Leading course trainer (19-24): J & A O’Neill (10 wins from 84 runners, 12%) runs WELLINGTON ARCH
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (14 wins from 46 runners, 30%) runs L’ASTRONOME
Longest Traveller: L’ASTRONOME trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 112 miles.
1 FORT ST ANGELO (IRE) (29)
B g Laverock (IRE) - Bright Blaze (IRE) (Shernazar) J
Mr R. Gurney Chris Gordon, Winchester 5-12
Br J. H. Kidd
S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (May 6) and showed definite promise when runner-up on Rules debut in a Ludlow bumper (15.8f, good) last month. That looked like a decent contest and, with improvement likely now switched to hurdles, he’s not discounted.
2 HARTINGTON (IRE) (22)
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Duchess Dee (IRE) (Bachelor Duke (USA)) J Brendan Powell
The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne 453-5
Br John O’Connor
S Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising third of 15 in a Market Rasen maiden (20.6f, good to soft) on hurdles debut in April. Unsuited by drop to this trip on return at Worcester last month and it would appear that the focus is on getting this third qualifying run under his belt ahead of a switch to handicaps. TFRHHIII
3 L’ASTRONOME (GB) (76)
5 11 0
Ch g Frankel - Tymora (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) J Harry Cobden Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd James Owen, Newmarket
Br Al Asayl France
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer at his best on the Flat, counting a Group 2 success among his 4 wins in France. Shaped well on debut for Hugo Palmer at Chester last September and, though below par since, he is very much of interest switched to hurdles for new yard with Harry Cobden booked. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/8/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe. TFRHHHHI
4 PORTCAMMON (IRE) (59)
B g Reliable Man - Desert Red (IRE) (Green Desert (USA))
Mr P C O Neill
Br Cherryvalley Farms
5 11 0
J Sean Bowen
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke 1-40
S Ies Utilities
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the odds in good style in a Roscommon bumper for Willie Mullins last year Has failed to build on that since, including on handicap bow at Galway in September, but he’s nevertheless an interesting recruit for the Neil Mulholland yard with handicaps likely to be on the agenda before long. TFRHHIII
5 PURE CARBON (GB) (35)
Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Rosie’s Rein (IRE) (Kayf Tara)
Mr J. Palmer-Brown Harry Derham, Newbury 03-2
Br Linda Blackford & MikeVanstone
S OLBG
TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on his bumper debut when third of 12 in one at Huntingdon in April. Further progress when second to odds-on shot Captain Marvellous on return/handicap debut at Warwick (2m, good) and he’s likely to make a bold bid to go one better here.
6 ROYSSE (GB) (289)
B g Kayf Tara - Rattlin (Bollin Eric) J Ben Jones
The OA’s Ben Pauling, Naunton 41- CD
Br Mr R. F. Broad & Mr R. S. Bebb
S Fitzdares T
TIMEFORMVIEW Unbeaten in 3 points and duly built on his Rules debut promise when landing a 10-runner bumper here (2m, soft) in January That race has already produced 4 subsequent winners and, with the promise of better to come now sent hurdling, he has to enter calculations. Has undergone a wind op. TFRHHHII
7 WELLINGTON ARCH (GB) (208) 5 11 0
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar (Terimon)
BHA-
J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Mr M J Gaskell Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham 1340- D
Br Mrs Caroline George
S Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Followed narrow Worcester bumper debut success last October with a couple of decent efforts in defeat. Struggled in Grade 2 company at Aintree when last seen during the spring but now switches to hurdles at a realistic level and he’s worth a second look. TFRHHIII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 (EXACTA)
Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. 2023: WILLMOUNT 5 11 0 Nico de Boinville 1-3 (Nicky Henderson) 13 ran
F
Betting Forecast: 5-2 L’Astronome (GB), 10-3 Pure Carbon (GB), 4-1 Roysse (GB), 8-1 Fort St Angelo (IRE), 12-1 Wellington Arch (GB), 14-1 Portcammon (IRE), 16-1 Hartington (IRE)
Race Summary: It’s probably fair to say that PURE CARBON was flattered by his proximity to the winner when runner-up on hurdles debut at Warwick, but the horse that beat him that day looks pretty useful and, in any case, it was a very promising start to his career in this sphere. Harry Derham’s charge is taken to go one better here, perhaps at the expense of L’Astronome, who is an interesting recruit from the Flat for the burgeoning James Owen yard. Bumper-winner Roysse is also of strong interest.
1-2-3: 1.PURE CARBON 2.L’ASTRONOME 3.ROYSSE
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RACE 3 1.40
THE BetVictor’S WEEKEND WINNERS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £20000
(For conditions of this race see page 47)
Leading course trainer (19-24): P Nicholls (48 wins from 196 runners, 24%) runs HUGOS NEW HORSE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & A O’Neill (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs COLLECTORS ITEM
Longest Traveller: OLIVERS TRAVELS trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 190 miles.
1 DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE (GB) (27)
B g Kayf Tara - Mathine (FR) (Malinas (GER))
Mr P. J. Andrews Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot
S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd CP TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful, 3-time winner over hurdles who justified good support sent chasing/after 7 months off when landing 9-runner novices’ handicap at Chepstow 4 weeks ago, digging deep to pull clear with runner-up. Jumped soundly then and claims again with prospect of more to come.
2 COLLECTORS ITEM (IRE) (173)
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Leading Lady (Fraam) J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jackdaws Antiques
Br R. McCarthy
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham 54P04-1
S Wasdell Group B
TIMEFORM VIEW Form proved up and down over hurdles/fences last season but firmly back on track with blinkers fitted when readily seeing off 11-rivals in 3m handicap chase at Uttoxeter in May. Possibilities up 7lb if headgear has desired effect again back from 6 months off. TFRHHHHI
3 ROCK MY WAY (IRE) (271)
B g Getaway (GER) - Far Rock (IRE) (OldVic)
J P Romans & Nick Case
Br Rockvale Stud
J Tom Cannon
Anthony Charlton, Warminster 056232-
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd T CP
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t really go on over hurdles after notching a Grade 2 novice win in 2023 but solid start over fences since the turn of the year, second of 5 in C&D handicap on final start in February Not discounted on return. TFRHHHII
4
BOWTOGREATNESS (IRE) (12)
Br g Westerner - Miss Baden (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
Harry Redknapp & Sophie Pauling
Br Mr J. McDonald
8 11 4
Ben Pauling, Naunton
S Fitzdares
J Ben Jones
P530-65
TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to get his head in front over fences but produced an effort right up there with his best when third in handicap at Kempton (3m) in February Efforts mixed at Spring Festivals thereafter and bad mistake did for him on return at Cheltenham (24.5f) 12 days ago. Return to handicaps a plus. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 26/10/2024 it was reported that the horse made a mistake at the water jump. TFRHHHII
5 OLIVERSTRAVELS (IRE) (29)
Ch g Sea Moon - Cognitive (IRE) (Presenting)
K I T partnership
Br Mrs Mary Roche
6 11 1
J Sean Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest 331125 D
S Peter and Karen Bowen Racing CP
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who has improved significantly with cheekpieces fitted over fences, landing back-to-back Worcester handicaps (23f) this summer Jumped none too fluently and below form when fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f) 29 days ago. Needs to brush up in that department here. TFRHHHII
6 HUGOS NEW HORSE (FR) (202) 7 11 1
B g Coastal Path - Pour Le Meilleur (FR) (Video Rock (FR))
J Harry Cobden
The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat 31/0P0P-
Br Mr Dominique Guyon S Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific in his novice season over hurdles, winning 5 of his 7 starts. Lightly raced and disappointing in handful of starts in 2023/24 but he’s a half-brother to Black Corton, who excelled over fences for this yard. Worth noting if market speaks favourably on chase bow. Had wind surgery TFRHHHII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 (EXACTA)
Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
2023: INCH HOUSE (IRE) 6 10 9 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 6-1 (Jonjo O’Neill) 11 ran
F
Betting Forecast: 5-2 Collectors Item (IRE), 11-4 Destroytheevidence (GB), 5-1 Hugos New Horse (FR), 6-1 Bowtogreatness (IRE), 8-1 Rock My Way (IRE), 11-1 Olivers Travels (IRE)
Race Summary: DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE was well prepared and justified good support after 8 months off when successful on chase debut at Chepstow 4 weeks ago. Open to improvement in this sphere, he’s fancied to make a bold bid to make it 2-2. Collectors Item, who responded very well to blinkers when scoring at Uttoxeter in May, is another to note on return, whilst it will be intriguing to see how Hugos New Horse figures now chasing.
1-2-3: 1.DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE 2.COLLECTORS ITEM (IRE) 3.HUGOS NEW HORSE (FR) RESULT PANEL:
RACE 4 2.17
THE CSP MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares
Total prize fund £22000
(For conditions of this race see page 47)
Leading course trainer (19-24): D Skelton (16 wins from 138 runners, 12%) runs LISTENTOYOURHEART Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (18 wins from 65 runners, 28%) runs LISTENTOYOURHEART Longest Traveller: ROARING HOME trained by H Daly, Ludlow, 110 miles.
1 KITTY FOYLE (IRE) (48)
B f Teofilo (IRE) - Kazimiera (Dubawi (IRE))
J Harry Reed
Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne 1
Br Godolphin TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful stayer on the Flat (stays 2m) and bright start over hurdles when landing 9-runner mares’ novice at Newton Abbot (16.8f) 48 days ago, winning readily Open to improvement but this demands a sizeable step forward on what she achieved then. TFRHHHII
2 LISTENTOYOURHEART (IRE) (40) 5 11 5
Br m Getaway (GER) - Illwalktheline (IRE) (Presenting)
J Harry Skelton
S T Racing - The Founders’ Syndicate Dan Skelton, Alcester 1225-1
Br Yellowford Bloodstock
S Stanley’s TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience to make a winning bumper debut at Sedgefield (16.8f) last autumn and even better form in defeat taking on stronger company after Impressive when bolting up on return/hurdles debut in a mares’ maiden at Market Rasen (16.6f) in September and big player with more to come. TFRHHHHH
3 MARY (IRE) (15) 5 11 5
B mYeats (IRE) - Maryann (IRE) (Bob’s Return (IRE))
Eventmasters Racing
Br Mr Charles Walsh
J Sean Bowen
Ian Williams, Alvechurch P412F2 D
S Eventmasters Ltd T
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in big-field Stratford handicap (16.3f) in August and improved (fair form) when runner-up on 2 of her 3 starts since, latterly in mares’ novice at Southwell (15.8f) 2 weeks ago. However, she lacks the potential of a couple here. TFRHHHII
4 ROARING
HOME (GB)
(28) 5 11 5
B m Jack Hobbs - Koolala (IRE) (Kayf Tara)
Joanna Wellesley & Nicola Turner
Br Marston Stud
BHA-
J Harry Cobden
Henry Daly, Ludlow 24-21
S Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of promise in 3 bumper starts and marked herself out as a good prospect in this sphere when winning 9-runner mares’ maiden at Exeter (16.7f) on return 4 weeks ago. Looks sure to improve and may well pose chief threat to Listentoyourheart. TFRHHHHI
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 4 (EXACTA)
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
2023: MANIMOLE 6 11 8 Gavin Sheehan 8-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 11 ran
F
Betting Forecast: 4-6 Listentoyourheart (IRE), 4-1 Roaring Home (GB), 13-2 Mary (IRE), 8-1 Kitty Foyle (IRE)
Race Summary: Having built up a solid record in bumpers, LISTENTOYOURHEART made the perfect start in this sphere when impressively landing an 8-runner Market Rasen novice (16.6f) 6 weeks ago. Open to above average improvement, this looks a good opportunity for her to follow up. Exeter-scorer Roaring Home appeals as the one to give Dan Skelton’s mare most to think about.
1-2-3: 1.LISTENTOYOURHEART (IRE) 2.ROARING HOME 3.MARY (IRE)
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THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps
Hurdle Series Quali5er) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £25000
(For conditions of this race see page 47)
Leading course trainer (19-24): P Nicholls (48 wins from 196 runners, 24%) runs MONMIRAL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (18 wins from 65 runners, 28%) runs MAJOR FORTUNE
Fancy That: D Pipe won this race in 2017 and 2020. The stable runs AMERICAN SNIPER today Longest Traveller: AMERICAN SNIPER trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 108 miles.
1 MONMIRAL (FR) (208)
Bl g Saint des Saints (FR) - Achere (FR) (Mont Basile (FR)) J Harry Cobden
Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br S.A.R.L. Carion EMM
D
S Morson Group T
TIMEFORM VIEW Addition of blinkers reignited his spark when seeing off 21 rivals in the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival. Ran at least as well from a 6lb higher mark when fifth of 21 at Aintree the following month and bound to be thereabouts if in the same form on this return to action.
2 EMITOM (IRE) (238)
B g Gold Well - Avenging Angel (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE))
The Spero Partnership Ltd Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Arctic Tack Stud
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Recorded a third C&D success in February Ran creditably when fifth to the reopposing Monmiral in the Final of this series at Cheltenham the following month and it would be no surprise to see another good run back from 7 months off. TFRHHHHI
3 HENRY’S
FRIEND
(IRE) (240)
B g Shirocco (GER) - Easter Bonnie (IRE) (Milan)
Elizabeth and Oliver Troup Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Otto Daniel Kueres
S Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded a hat-trick in novice handicaps chases last season, including a Grade 2 at Ascot. Pulled up in National Hunt Chase on final outing but not dismissed lightly back over hurdles on this return from 8 months off.TFRHHHII
4 MAJOR FORTUNE (IRE) (8) 6
10 9 (in7lbex)
BHA118 (+9)
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Numero Huit (IRE) (Robin des Champs (FR)) J Harry Skelton Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Major Fortu Dan Skelton, Alcester 11112-1
Br Noel O’Brien
S Olive Print & Graphics
TIMEFORMVIEW Big improver when stepped up to 2 1/2m+ last season, winning 5 on the spin and picked up where he left off when scoring with plenty in hand on his return at Newton Abbot (16.8f) last week, coping well with the return to 2m. Has obvious claims under a 7-lb penalty back up appreciably in distance. TFRHHHHH
5 AMERICAN SNIPER (IRE) (13) 6 10 4 BHA120
B g Malinas (GER) - Mountain Leap (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) J JackTudor
Mr Peter W. Garnsworthy David Pipe, Wellington 1400-00
Br George Doyle S W & S Recycling T CP TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in a first-time tongue strap at Cheltenham last November but ended last season on a low note and, although he stepped up on his reappearance at aforementioned venue last time, he was still some way below his best. TFRHHHII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5 (EXACTA)
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. 2023: YOUNG BUTLER (IRE) 7 10 6 Paul O’Brien 7-1 (Harry Derham) 11 ran
RACE 6 3.27
THE GET A RUN FOR YOUR MONEY AT BetVictor HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £22000
(For conditions of this race see page 47)
Leading course trainer (19-24): P Nicholls (48 wins from 196 runners, 24%) runs TWINJETS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (18 wins from 65 runners, 28%) runs SAIL AWAY
Longest Traveller: SAIL AWAY trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 75 miles.
1 I’D LIKETO KNOW (IRE) (185)
B g Mahler - The Boys Dont Know (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) J
The Jolly Farmers Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br R. McCarthy
S Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW Just touched off on chase debut here in January and again impressed with his jumping when landing a 5-runner handicap back at this course (16.4f, soft) next time. Bettered that with a decisive success at Kempton (2 1/4m, good to soft) when last seen in May and a 4lb rise is by no means excessive
2 SAIL AWAY (FR) (26)
Gr g Martaline - Baraka du Berlais (FR) (Bonnet Rouge (FR))
Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton
Br S.A.R.L. Phoenix Eventing
J Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester 6440-PP
S John Cotton (Group) Ltd T
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner on good ground in 2022/23 and shaped well on several occasions in defeat last term. However, there was very little promise in his reappearance display at Chepstow where, on what was his first run following a fourth round of wind surgery, he checked out rather tamely TFRHHIII
3 TWINJETS (IRE) (26)
B g Jet Away - Shenamar (IRE) (Beneficial)
Mr C. W. Rodgers
Br Pat Morrissey
J Harry Cobden
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat 1/0314-5
S Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Multiple bumper/hurdles winner who found improvement when making a successful debut for Paul Nicholls over fences at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last December Probably needed the run when returning to action at Chepstow last month and this 7-y-o remains with potential as a chaser TFRHHHII
4 MASACCIO (IRE) (174)
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Ange Bleu (USA) (Alleged (USA)) J Tom Cannon
McNeill Family & Niall Farrell
Br Bjorn Nielsen
Alan King, Barbury Castle 12510-2
S Ultima Business Solutions
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful twice over hurdles last season and ended that campaign with a personal best, finishing a clear second in a 12-runner 2 1/2m Aintree handicap. Probably on a fair mark for this chase debut and will be a danger to all if his jumping passes the test.
5 THELASTHIGHKING (IRE) (180)
Ch g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - End of The Affair (IRE) (Indian Ridge) J Jordan Nailor
Mr Eddie Whettam
Br J. Ward
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham 1/2256-0
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful over fences at Wincanton and Southwell during 2022/23 campaign and returned with a pair of good runner-up efforts at Kempton last autumn. Form dipped thereafter but resumes here with yard (also represented by High Treason) in good form and he’s dangerous to discount. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/5/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. TFRHHHHH
6 HIGHTREASON (GB) (198) 5 10 12
B g Kayf Tara - Amber Cloud (Lomitas) J Tom Bellamy Bryan & Philippa Burrough Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham 3/34101- D
Br Mr W. Kinsey
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited T
TIMEFORMVIEW Opened hurdles account at Fontwell last winter and, having found the company too hot in a Grade 3 Sandown handicap next time, he duly got back on track with a gutsy victory at Southwell (20.4f, good) in April. No reason to think he won’t do well over fences, too, but this is a tough starting point. TFRHHIII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 (EXACTA)
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. 2023: GALOP DE CHASSE (FR) 7 11 0 Shane Quinlan 4-1 (Venetia Williams) 10 ran
F Betting Forecast: 9-4 I’d Like To Know (IRE), 10-3 Twinjets (IRE), 9-2 Masaccio (IRE), 11-2 Thelasthighking (IRE), 10-1 High Treason (GB), 12-1 Sail Away (FR)
Race Summary: THELASTHIGHKING failed to kick on following a positive start to last season but he is on a good mark if able to get back on track, a scenario which is certainly plausible given that he returns from a break with his yard going great guns. I’d Like To Know took very well to fences last season and is a much-respected main danger, while Twinjets remains capable of better in this sphere and Masaccio will be a threat if he adapts well to the larger obstacles.
1-2-3: 1.THELASTHIGHKING (IRE) 2.I’D LIKE TO KNOW (IRE) 3.TWINJETS (IRE)
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RACE 7 4.02
THE BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for four and five yrs old
Total prize fund £7000
(For conditions of this race see page 47)
Leading course trainer (19-24): N Henderson (53 wins from 237 runners, 22%) runs BOBAJOB Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (18 wins from 65 runners, 28%) runs BROOKSIDE LA Longest Traveller: WANDERING EGO trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 82 miles.
1 BOBAJOB (IRE) (-)
B g Doyen (IRE) - Nicandra (IRE) (Big Bad Bob (IRE))
The Full Shilling Syndicate Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough S Unibet
J Nico de Boinville
TIMEFORMVIEW £24,000 Doyen gelding, dam closely related to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Bobs Worth and fairly useful 2m hurdler Chesterfieldavenue.Yard have had several winners of this in recent years. TFRHHHHI
2 BROOKSIDE LA (IRE) (-) 4 11 2
B g Shantou (USA) - Brookside (IRE) (Exit To Nowhere (USA))
Mr Christopher Greenall Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Burgage Stud
J Harry Skelton
S The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW €100,000 3-y-o, Shantou gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler Hands of Gold. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Fergall.Yard’s bumper runners have been red hot and he’s very much one to consider on debut. TFRHHHHH
3 CLAIMTHETHRONE (FR) (221)
B g Kapgarde (FR) - ForYour Love (FR) (Spanish Moon (USA))
4 11 2
J Brendan Powell Kevan Leggett, Susan & John Waterworth Joe Tizzard, Sherborne 5B2-
Br E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges
S Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW £55,000 Kapgarde gelding out of 19f chase winner in France, sister to smart hurdler/useful chase winner (stayed 2 1/2m) Laurina. Runner-up on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Mar 2024). TFRHHHII
4 EL CAIROS (FR) (201)
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Linda Queen (FR) (Linda’s Lad)
J Mr David Maxwell (3)
Mr David Maxwell Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham 1Br Mr Eric Aubree & Mrs Maryse Aubree S The Fitzdares Club
TIMEFORMVIEW
€200,000 No Risk At All gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Wasdell Dundalk. Irish point winner in April. Got to be on the shortlist.
5 KEVANO BREEZE (GB) (175) 4 11 2
B g Coulsty (IRE) - Shantou Breeze (IRE) (Shantou (USA))
HHHII
J Harry Kimber
Mr M. Madgwick Michael Madgwick, Denmead P
Br M. J. Madgwick
TIMEFORM VIEW Coulsty gelding out of modest 2 1/2m chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (2m winner) Turtle Time Lucky 50/1, soon done with and pulled up on debut at Fontwell in May. TFRHIIII
6 ONELIKETHAT (IRE) (-) 4 11 2 BHA-
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Sheestown (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) J Kevin Brogan
Mr John Terry Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Br Mr P. J. W. Byrne S Lawmens Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW €55,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stays 2 1/4m) Castlegrace Paddy. Noteworthy newcomer TFRHHHII
7 WANDERING EGO (IRE) (228) 4 11 2
BHA-
B g Order of St George (IRE) - All The Queens (IRE) (Dilshaan) J Sean Bowen
Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote FBr R. Cody
S Motaclan H
TIMEFORM VIEW €20,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Queen Nel. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 3m) Sparkling River. Every chance when fell last sole start in Irish points (Mar 2024). Wears hood. TFRHHHII
8 WELL PRESENTED (IRE) (-) 4 11 2
Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Attraction (IRE) (Presenting)
Mrs Deborah Potter Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Rathbarry Stud
BHA-
J Daniel Sansom (3)
S We DoVans
TIMEFORMVIEW €18,000 3-y-o, Sholokhov gelding. Half-brother to fair 17f hurdle winner Florencethemachine, stays 19f. TFRHHHII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 (EXACTA) Hood worn first time by No. 7.
2023: GENTLEMAN’S RELISH (IRE) 4 11 2 Nico de Boinville 11-4 (Nicky Henderson) 13 ran
Betting Forecast: 2-1 Bobajob (IRE), 5-2 Brookside La (IRE), 11-2 Wandering Ego (IRE), 8-1 El Cairos (FR), 14-1 Onelikethat (IRE), 16-1 Claim The Throne (FR), 66-1 Well Presented (IRE), 500-1 Kevano Breeze (GB)
Race Summary: The Skelton yard have been firing with bumper runners so BROOKSIDE LA could be the way to go before market clues. This looks a pretty deep contest though, one which Nicky Henderson usually targets successfully, so Bobajob has to be respected. Wandering Ego is another to note.
1-2-3: 1.BROOKSIDE LA (IRE) 2.BOBAJOB (IRE) 3.WANDERING EGO (IRE)
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