TUESDAY
IROKO, the 2023 Stan Mellor Memorial Novices' Chase winner.
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(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for juvenile maiden three yrs old x Total prize fund £6500
Owners Prize Money 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339 (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (64 wins from 316 runners, 20%) runs FLOWERING AND OUR LIL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 61 runners, 28%) runs FLOWERING AND OUR LIL LONGESTTRAVELLER: JUSTICE ROLL trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 123 miles.
1 CHARACTERTESTING (GB) (44)
BgTimeTest-Characterized 11-0
J Miss GinaAndrews
T Tom Ellis, Rugby
O CharacterTesting Syndicate
B Stuart McPhee Bloodstock S Fresh Air
2 JUSTICE ROLL(GB) (16)
BgChurchill(IRE)-HarbourofHope(GER) 11-0
J Caoilin Quinn (3)
T Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
O Mr Keith Graves
B G. B. Partnership
S Heart OfThe South Bloodstock
3 RAKKI (GB) (24)
ChgSeaTheStars(IRE)-Waldmark(GER) 11-0
J Tom Cannon
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Mrs M. C. Sweeney
B Newsells Park Stud
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
4 FLOWERING (IRE) (191)
ChfMasar(IRE)-Blossomtime
J Tristan Durrell (3)
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Union Stripes
B Godolphin
S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes
5 OUR LIL(GB) (64)
BfCableBay(IRE)-Lorgnette(FR) 10-7
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate Our Lil
B Bermuda Thoroughbred Racing Ltd
S Morson Group
6 SCOTTIE’S SISTER (GER) (27)
BfLeBrivido(FR)-SixCents(IRE) 10-7
J Jamie Brace (7)
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Hunscote Stud Limited
B Hunscote Stud Ltd
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TFRHHIII BHA88 FORM33
TIMEFORMVIEW Faironthe Flat upto 10fforTom Clover. Leftthat yardfor£9,000andnotatthatlevelbothstartsoverhurdles,despite finishingthird in each occasion. Hasthe run ofthe race at Plumpton andhelooksvulnerable.
22Sep Plm 17f Hdl gd-sf 3/6 Rogue King (IRE) 15l 30Aug Fon 17f Hdl good 3/6 Kalkaroo (IRE) 9l 1Jul Wol 9f Hcp stand 8/10 Rosenzoo (IRE) 8l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM3
TIMEFORMVIEW Faironthe Flat in France,winning a 13fmaiden at Chateaubriant (good to soft) in June. Sound start to hurdles career whenthirdatKemptona fortnightagoandhe’sexpectedtobuildon that.
20Oct Kmp 16f Hdl good 3/6 ModelApproach (IRE)
3Jun Ctb 13f Stk - 1 DaddyJoy(FR)
20May Mou 12f Stk - 2 Perfect Hedge (FR) 1l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM3
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulmaidenontheFlat(stays13/4m)but looks up to winning races over hurdles judged on his promising third-place finish at Chepstow 3 weeks ago Improvement forthcomingandtheonetobeat.
12Oct Chp 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/5 MyNoble Lord (USA) 3
7Sep Kmp 15f Hcp st-sl 12/13 Coco Royale 20l 31Jul San 14f Hcp gd-fm 2/6 Almudena nose
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), rare poor effort last time. Sold from Charlie Johnston 15,000 gns in May and joined another successful yard Cheekpieces removed for hurdlesdebut.
28Apr Wet 14f Hcp soft 6/7 The CraftyMole 23l 25Apr Bev 9f Hcp soft 2/9 Little Rose (IRE) 43/4l 10Apr Wol 12f Hcp stand 3/8 MyNoble Lord (USA)
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), runner-up in handicaps twice in 2024 for John Patrick Murtagh. Interesting hurdling newcomer (presumably the choice of Harry Skelton). Headgearoff
2Sep Ros 12f Hcp soft 8 Moutarde (IRE) 15l 26Jul Crk 12f Hcp good 2 SolarDrive (IRE) s.h 15Jul Kny 11f Hcp good 2 Best Law(IRE) 2l
TFRHHHII BHA92 FORM03422 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Brace ofrunner-up efforts in recentweeks entitle herto respect butthere’s no reasontothink she’s much betterthan hercurrentlevel.
9Oct Lud 15f Hdl good 2/12 One Glance
9Sep Ntn 16f Hdl soft 2/9 Torrent
14Jul Str 16f Hdl good 4/6 Battle ofOmdurman 23l DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: SALVER (FR) 3 11 0Jamie Moore 9-1 (GaryMoore) 9 ran
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Rakki (GB), 4-1 Justice Roll (GB), 5-1 Our Lil (GB), 11-2 Scottie’s Sister (GER), 14-1 Flowering (IRE), 16-1 Character Testing (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
RAKKI has failed to win on the Flat so far but the wait shouldn’t be too long over hurdles given the promise he displayed at Chepstow on his fIrst crack over obstacles 3 weeks ago Justice Roll also showed plenty to work on, while the market may help assess the Dan Skelton-trained pair
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(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500
Owners Prize Money 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339 (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (64 wins from 316 runners, 20%) runs ASIAN STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 61 runners, 28%) runs ASIAN STAR LONGESTTRAVELLER: THE LONG POINT trained by Mrs E Fenton, Marlborough, 70 miles.
1 ASIAN STAR (IRE) (13)
BmMalinas(GER)-Wakare(IRE) 5 11-0
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Bullen-Smith & Faulks
B Ms Helga Moore
S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes
2 LORD OFTHE GLANCE (GB) (18)
BgPassingGlance-Tilinisi(IRE) 5 11-0
J Bryan Carver
T Alex Hales, Edgecote
O In The Pink Partnership
B P. A. Pritchard
S Winwood Construction UK Ltd
3 THE LONG POINT(IRE) (180)
GrgKingstonHill-ALaPerchoine(IRE) 5 11-0
J Tom Bellamy
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
O Mrs Elizabeth Bingley
B Mr Michael Moloney
S Hatherden Horse Transport
4 TONY’STIPPLE (IRE) (170)
BgGoldenLariat(USA)-MrsDuchamp(IRE)
J Miss GinaAndrews
T Tom Ellis, Rugby
O MrA. Bowlby
B MrT. Mooney
S Fresh Air
5 BREDON HILL(IRE) (30)
ChgCasamento(IRE)-MagicMaze(IRE) 4 10-13
J JamesTurner(7)
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mary Doney & WillyTwiston-Davies
B Sunnyhill Stud
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
6 EARCOMESSUE (GB) (17)
BmPassingGlance-Earcomesannie(IRE) 7 10-7
J James Davies E Tongue Strap
T Peter Pritchard, Shipston-on-Stour
O Mr David Pritchard
B R. W. Stowe & Mrs A. Pritchard
7 RED PANDA(GB) (13) BmSirPercy-SnowLeopardess
J LillyPinchin E Hood
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O Andrew Fox-Pitt
B MrAndrewJ. L. Fox-Pitt
S Merriebelle Stable Llc
TFRHHHHH BHA106 FORMF5-331
TIMEFORMVIEW Promise in bumpers and left hurdling debut form well behindwhenwinning 9-runnernovice at Southwell (15.8f, good) 13daysago, plentyin hand. Sureto goonto betterthings andlooks uptodefyingapenalty 23Oct Swl 15f Hdl good 1/9 Mary(IRE)
TFRHHIII BHAFORM06-U
TIMEFORMVIEWNeededexperienceinbumpersandhamperedand unseatedfirstonrecentFakenhamhurdling.
18Oct Fkn 16f Hdl good U/8 ChargingThunder10Apr Mkt 16f NHF gd-sf 6/10 Woodland Park (IRE) 21l 21Jan Lin 16f NHF stand 13/13 Tripoli Flyer(IRE) 42l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM3-1
TIMEFORMVIEW £60,000 Kingston Hill gelding. Finished third sole start in Irish points and looks a good prospect when justifying supportin8-runnerbumperatHuntingdon(15.8f)inMay.Interesting hurdlingdebutant.
9May Hun 15f NHF good 1/8 MyBoyAaron(IRE) 43/4l
TFRHHIII BHAFORMP0
TIMEFORMVIEWGoldenLariatgelding.Damtailedoffin2bumpers. Makesverylittleappealonpaper
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHAFORM04-2
TIMEFORMVIEWHasshapedwithsomeencouragementinapairof bumpers/Uttoxeternovicehurdle(19.9f) Maydobetter
6Oct Utt 19f Hdl good 2/11 Diamond Dealer(IRE) 26l 25Apr War 16f NHF good 4/13 Ace ofSpades (FR) 13l 16Mar Kmp 16f NHF gd-sf 8/15 Blues Singer 101/4l
TFRHIIII BHAFORM0P/35/-PP
TIMEFORMVIEW Bit ofpromise in bumpers but has been pulled up bothstartsoverhurdlesbackfromalongabsence.
19Oct Str 22f Hdl heavy P/7 SilverThorn3Oct War 21f Hdl good P/10 LadyJago (IRE)Aug22 Str 16f NHF good 5/8 The Galahad Kid (IRE)
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: PERSONALAMBITION (IRE) 4 10 13 KielanWoods 12-1 (Ben Pauling) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 7.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Asian Star (IRE), 15-8 The Long Point (IRE), 7-1 Bredon Hill (IRE), 22-1 Red Panda (GB), 66-1 Tony’s Tipple (IRE), 80-1 Lord of The Glance (GB), 150-1 Earcomessue (GB)
ASIAN STAR was value for plenty extra over the result when scoring at Southwell 13 days and looks up to defying a penalty on that evidence. The Long Point created a good impression in his sole bumper and is an obvious threat on this switch to hurdling.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ASIAN STAR (IRE) 2.THE LONG POINT (IRE) 3.BREDON HILL (IRE)
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THE STAN MELLOR MEMORIAL BEGINNERS' CHASE
Born in 1937, Stan’s career in racing got underway when he started working in the yard of George Owen at Malpas in Cheshire.
He commenced as an amateur and secured his first riding success in a selling hurdle at Wolverhampton in 1952. He would go on to be a three-time Champion jockey (1960-1962) and the first national hunt rider to secure over 1000 winners, a feat he achieved in 1971
His first major victory came aloft French Winds in the 1960 Topham Trophy at Aintree and two days later he came home second, again over the big Liverpool fences in the Grand National on Badenloch.
His career saw many highs and occasional lows He calculated he had fallen on no fewer than 750 occasions His major wins included two King George VI Steeplechases; 1964 Frenchman’s Cove and 1969 Titus Oates. Frenchman’s Cove had also given him success in the Whitbread Gold Cup of 1962
In 1963 Stan won the Champion Chase at Cheltenham on Sandy Abbot, and followed that up in 1964 when he landed the Mackeson Gold Cup on-board Super Flash By the time he retired from the saddle in 1972, he had secured a tally of 1,035 wins. That year he was awarded an MBE to acknowledge his services to the sport of racing
Known as a tactical genius, he famously defeated the legendary Arkle on-board the 25-1 shot Stalbridge Colonist in the 1966 Hennessy Gold Cup, a ride still celebrated for its guile and cunning.
On retirement from the saddle he went on to join the training ranks where he sent out 700 winners from his base in Lambourn.
His successes included sending out the first two home in the 1979 Triumph Hurdle with Pollardstown and Tenth of October. He would win the race again with Saxon Farm in 1983 He also won two Whitbread Gold Cups with Royal Mail in 1980 and Lean Ar Argaidh in 1987
Stan was also the first Chairman of the Jockey’s Association and worked closely with the Injured Jockeys Fund.
His wife Elain, was seven times Lady Champion rider and both their daughters, Linz and Dana rode winners under rules.
At Warwick, where his memorial race will be run, he rode 37 winners including success in the Warwick Chase on the famous horse Crudwell, a winner of 50 races, 16 of which came at Warwick.
(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £18000
Owners Prize Money 1st £7270, 2nd £3634, 3rd £1818. (PenaltyValue £9505.80)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (64 wins from 316 runners, 20%) runs SKYCUTTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 61 runners, 28%) runs SKYCUTTER
LONGESTTRAVELLER: KINTAIL trained by N Henderson, Lambourn, 67 miles.
1 KINTAIL(GB) (289)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-SpeedBonnieBoat 5 11-5
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Lady Dulverton
B H. D. J. Daly
S Unibet
2 RAMBOT(IRE) (30)
BgOcovango-Biddy’sBoru(IRE) 7 11-5
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Mpb Contractors Limited
B Gavin Dower
3 SKYCUTTER (FR) (207)
BgScissorKick(AUS)-Skysweeper(FR) 6 11-5
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O The French Connection
B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al
S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes
The Mellor Family
TFRHHHHI BHA115 FORM2/1145- C
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper and hurdles winner here, making a successful return/hurdles debut at this meeting last year Not so goodinhandicapfinalstartbutthetypetodowellnowchasingover thissortoftrip
21Jan Lin 19f HcpH soft 5/11 Inthewaterside (FR) 20l Dec23 Chl 16f Hdl soft 4/11 Dysart Enos (IRE) 17l Nov23 War 19f Hdl soft 1/13 ClondawRoyale(IRE) 11/2l
TFRHHHHH BHA134
FORM61001-2 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a useful hurdler last season, winning 3 times at around this trip Encouraging start in this sphere after 5 months off at Uttoxeter (2m), mistakes but just failing. Entitledtoimproveandreturntothislongerdistancewillsuit.
6Oct Utt 15f Ch good 2/3 Rare Edition (IRE) s.h 25Apr Per 20f HcpH soft 1/7 ChooseACopper(IRE) 3l 13Mar Chl 21f HcpH soft 8/21 LangerDan (IRE) 15l
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM0//24130-
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat performer and back in good form in handicap hurdles for new yard last term, winning at Carlisle. Lightly racedoverthistripandnosurpriseifhedevelopsintoanevenbetter chaser
12Apr Ain 16f HcpH soft 11/19 ElJefe (IRE) 13l 2Mar Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/17 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE)71/4l 5Feb Car 17f HcpH soft 1/11 GeordiesDream 5l
DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2023: IROKO (FR) 5 11 2Jonjo O’NeillJr11-10 (OliverGreenall &Josh Guerriero) 5 ran
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Rambo T (IRE), 3-1 Kintail (GB), 7-2 Skycutter (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
RAMBO T made an encouraging chasing debut at Uttoxeter and with improvement expected back up in trip, he looks the one to beat, for all Kintail and Skycutter should both make their mark over fences for their leading stables.
RACE RESULTS
RACE TIME DISTANCE
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RAMBO T (IRE) 2.KINTAIL 3.SKYCUTTER (FR) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
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HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (64 wins from 316 runners, 20%) runs JO’S RAINBOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 61 runners, 28%) runs JO’S RAINBOW
WEIGHTWATCHER: IONTACH CHEVAL won off a handicap mark of 110, his rating is now down 8lb to 102.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ONNAROLL trained by C Woods, Crowborough, 145 miles.
1 REDWINDSOR (IRE) (32)
BgElusivePimpernel(USA)-Pros‘n’Cons(IRE) 7 12-0
J Freddie Gordon (5) E Cheek Pieces
T Chris Gordon, Winchester
O Party People 2
B Alan Creighton
S EquestrianFencing&TimberLtd,GoodwinRacingLtd
2 IONTACH CHEVAL(GB) (251)
BgDunaden(FR)-DancingEmily(IRE) 8 12-0
J Jonathan Burke
T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
O RSKM Bloodstock
B Burnham P & D Ltd
S Planned Office Interiors Ltd
3 DEFINITE DREAM (IRE) (26)
BmMahler-DefiniteAsset(IRE) 6 11-9
J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap
T Denis Coakley, West Ilsley
O Mrs Barbara Coakley
B Derwent Dene Farm
S Denis Coakley Racing
4 ROYALDEESIDE (GB) (15)
BgChurchill(IRE)-Ebb
J Tom Cannon
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O MrJ. Law
4 11-8
B Jake Warren Ltd & Baroda & Colbinstown
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
5 KOLISI (IRE) (33)
BgHarzand(IRE)-WildStep(GER) 6 11-8
J JackTudor E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T David Pipe, Wellington
O MrW. Frewen
B Irish National Stud
S W & S Recycling
6 JO’S RAINBOW(IRE) (26)
BfNathaniel(IRE)-RainbowDancing
4 11-4
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Notalotterry 2
B Kilshannig Stud
S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes
7 EZTIGER (IRE) (15)
BgSholokhov(IRE)-MissOpera
7 10-13
J Bryan Carver E Tongue Strap
T Alex Hales, Edgecote
O Mr N Rodway & Partner
B Joseph Smiddy
S Winwood Construction
TFRHHHHI BHA102
FORM2PP00-3
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler at his best. Lost his way last season but more encouraging signswhenthird of10 on 19fFontwell reappearance32daysago Maycomeonfortherunanddangerously welltreatedifreactingwelltofirst-timecheekpieces.
4Oct Fon 19f HcpH gd-sf 3/10 Broughshane (IRE) 25l 25Apr War 19f HcpH good 8/8 Big Blue Moon 49l 22Mar Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 11/14 Doyen Quest (IRE) 53l
TFRHHHHH BHA102
FORM10/30P5- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful reappearance in this race 2 yearsago Hasn’thitthesameheightsinquitealightcareersincebut returns from 8 months off with the Alastair Ralph stable in flying form.
28Feb Bgr 23f HcpH heavy 5/6 Gwennie MayBoy(IRE) 55l 25Jan Hun 20f HcpH gd-sf P/15 SunJoy(FR)Dec23 Don 16f HcpH gd-sf 9/14 Rare Middleton 31l
TFRHHHII BHA97 FORMP-33423
TIMEFORMVIEWHasreachedtheframein4novice/maidenhurdles this summer Has an unexposed profile now handicapping but shaped last time as if she may benefit from a return to 2 1/2m as opposedtoasharp2m.
10Oct Exe 16f Hdl good 3/9 Roaring Home 7l 16Sep Wor 16f Hdl good 2/10 Light Dragoon (FR) 2l 19Aug Wor 20f Hdl good 4/10 Flying Fortune (IRE) 16l
TFRHHHII BHA96
FORM62323-5
TIMEFORM VIEW In good hands but no better than modest form over hurdles so far, albeit he is entitled to be sharper for a recent Plumptonoutingafter6monthsoff
21Oct Plm 15f HcpH gd-sf 5/15 Kilcummin (IRE) 13l 28Apr Swl 14f Hcp stand 6/7 Baileys Khelstar(FR) 28l 2Apr Lud 15f HcpH soft 3/7 Balhambar(FR) 51/2l
TFRHHIII BHA96
FORM4304/22- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice in 2m handicap hurdles in June 2023 but not seen again until well held on the Flat at Salisbury last month.That should have blown awaya fewcobwebs butwould still needtoseemarketsupporttoconsider
3Oct Sal 9f Hcp heavy 10/11 High Point (IRE) 23l Jun23 Ntn 16f HcpH good 2/12 Vin Rouge (IRE) 8l Jun23 Mkt 16f HcpH good 2/6 Belvedere Blast (IRE) 9l
TFRHHHII BHA92
FORM003440
TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatwinnerbuthadyettobettermodestform over hurdles, disappointing when seventh of 18 at Exeter last time. Can’tbediscountedgivenwhotrainsherbutothersarrivewithmore pressingclaims.
10Oct Exe 16f HcpH good 7/18 StarofAffinity (IRE) 17l 16Sep Wor 20f HcpH good 4/11 Fashionelle (IRE) 16l 27Aug Str 16f HcpH gd-fm 4/15 Mary (IRE) 41/
TFRHHHHI BHA87
FORMF46-153 D
TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysatPlumpton(2m)inMayand made a creditable return from 5 months offwhenthird of15there a fortnight ago Ought to be very competitive from an unchanged mark.
21Oct Plm 15f HcpH gd-sf 3/15 Kilcummin (IRE)
27May Hun 15f HcpH good 5/7 Salvatore
8 PACIFIC (GB) (22)
BmZoffany(IRE)-California(IRE)
J James Best
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O Mrs Christina Dee
B Denford Stud Ltd
S Fbc Manby Bowdler
9 ONNAROLL(FR) (13)
BgKapgarde(FR)-SainteBorgue(FR)
5 10-11
6 10-2
J PhilipArmson (3) E Hood, Tongue Strap
T Cynthia Woods, Crowborough
O Heartful Racing
B Mr Bertrand Compignie
S Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHII BHA85
FORM05-023
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasoundstarttoherhandicapcareerwhen9 lengthsthirdon21/2mHerefordhandicapdebut3weeksago Down intrip Anotherwhocan’tbediscounted.
14Oct Her 19f HcpH good 3/9 MyBobby’s Lass 9l 18Jun Str 18f Hdl good 2/9 Go Go Chicago (IRE) nk 14May Swl 15f Hdl good 7/13 Haarar 13l
TFRHIIII BHA69
FORM360-0FP
TIMEFORMVIEWPoormaidenwhoiseasytoopposefromoutofthe handicap
23Oct Fon 17f HcpC soft P/7 Samazul24Sep Fon 17f HcpH gd-sf F/8 Catboy(FR)16May Fon 19f HcpC gd-sf 7/9 Rajjamataz (IRE) 34l
2023:TARAHUMARA7 12 2Tom Bellamy 13-2 (Emma Lavelle) 17 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 6, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Stewards Note: DEFINITE DREAM: Following its run on 10/10/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Iontach Cheval (GB), Ez Tiger (IRE), 6-1 Definite Dream (IRE), 13-2 Royal Deeside (GB), 7-1 Red Windsor (IRE), 8-1 Pacific (GB), 10-1 Kolisi (IRE), Jo’s Rainbow (IRE), 66-1 Onnaroll (FR)
With the Alastair Ralph stable going so well it’s worth chancing IONTACH CHEVAL, who made a successful reappearance in this race 2 years ago from an 8lb higher mark. Red Windsor will be a threat if building on quite an encouraging return to action at Fontwell. Ez Tiger is also respected on the back of his latest third in a big field at Plumpton.
CHASE (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10250
Owners Prize Money 1st £4140, 2nd £2069, 3rd £1035, 4th £518, 5th £258. (PenaltyValue £5413.02)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (64 wins from 316 runners, 20%) runs GOD’S OWN GETAWAY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 61 runners, 28%) runs GOD’S OWN GETAWAY LONGESTTRAVELLER: FAT SAM trained by C Down, Cullompton, 146 miles.
1 NORTHERN BOUND (IRE) (75)
BgFruitsofLove(USA)-NobleChoice 10 12-0
J Callum Pritchard (10) E Cheek Pieces
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Mrs Emma Kendall
B Patrick O’Reilly S Fitzdares
2 YES DAY(IRE) (222)
BgCourtCave(IRE)-JiggleJoules(IRE) 6 12-0
J Jonjo O’NeillJr
T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mr Ian Bullions
B Miss Susan Scott
S Wasdell Group
3 CHARLES RITZ (GB) (174)
BgMilan-MissBallantyne 8 11-12
J Jonathan Burke
T Tom George, Slad
O Mr David McDermott
B Trull House Stud Ltd
S HBA Media
4 BAGHEERAGINGE (GB) (50)
BgClovisduBerlais(FR)-ThePrimeViper(IRE) 6 11-12
J MrJamie Neild (7) E Cheek Pieces
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O GingeArmy Racing
B MrJ. L. Lightfoot
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
5 IMACWOOD (FR) (38)
BgKaraktar(IRE)-Carrieriste(FR) 6 11-8
J ChrisWard (3) E Tongue Strap
T Deborah Cole, Solihull
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited
B S.C.E.A. Bertwood Stables & Haras de Sai
S Lewisham Developments Limited
6 GOD’S OWN GETAWAY(IRE) (16)
BgGetaway(GER)-YorkshireGirl(IRE)
6 11-8
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O SRW Partnership
B Michael Tobin
S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes
7 I’M RAVENOUS (FR) (35)
BgSpanishMoon(USA)-BerryEmery(FR) 6 11-7
J BenJones E Tongue Strap
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Mr Rodney Nelson-Jones
B SARL Ecurie Nicolas Taudon & J. Poitou
S Fitzdares
TFRHHIII BHA120 FORM342-304 CD TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesssince2022buthewasplacedatChepstow andAintreethisspring.Wellheldbothstartsinthesummer,however, soneedstobounceback. 22Aug Ntn 20f HcpC good 4/8 Glynn (IRE) 19l 21Jun Mkt 21f HcpC good 12/12 Yccs Portocervo (FR) 37l 17May Ain 19f HcpC good 3/8 RaffleTicket 11l
TFRHHHHI BHA120
FORM135230- D
TIMEFORMVIEWShapedasifamissonhisfinalstartlastseasonbut had a good campaign over hurdles otherwise. Will make a chaser (wonsoleoutinginIrishpoints)soclaimscancertainlybemade.
28Mar Wet 21f HcpH soft 7/11 Montregard (FR) 42l 17Feb Hay 24f HcpH heavy 3/10 Cuthbert Dibble (IRE) 6l 24Jan Cat 19f Hdl soft 2/10 One More Stroke (IRE) 3/4l
TFRHHIII BHA118
FORM2/1636-P D
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 8-y-o who tasted success over hurdlesandimprovedwhenopeninghischaseatExeter(19.2f,heavy) on return on New Year’s Day. However, gone backwards since so somethingtoproveoncomeback.
15May Fls 27f HcpC good P/11 Amateur(IRE)26Apr Per 23f HcpC soft 6/10 Jacks Parrot (FR) 55l 2Mar Nby 23f HcpC heavy 3/4 Makin’yourmindup 33l
TFRHHHII BHA118
FORM2-2PP25 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account at Warwick a year ago Mixed record since but went close at Newton Abbot. Let down by jumpingatWorcesternexttimebutnotdismissedforin-formyard
16Sep Wor 20f HcpC good 5/6 WatergrangeJack (IRE)95l 31Aug Ntn 20f HcpC good 2/7 KautoThe King (FR) nk 28Jul Utt 20f HcpC good P/16 Get Up Mush (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA114
FORM1P-6613 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the scoresheet when accounting for 5 rivals in a 2 1/2m Uttoxeter handicap chase (soft) in July Stamina seemingly stretched upped to 21.4f at Market Rasen back from a 10-weekbreaklastmonthandbetterexpectednow.
28Sep Mkt 21f HcpC good 3/4 Franckydu Berlais (FR) 93/4l 17Jul Utt 20f HcpC soft 1/6 Trapista(FR) 13/4l 8Jun Bgr 19f HcpH good 6/8 RegalAnd Royal (FR) 30l
TFRHHHHI BHA114
FORM1-21254 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 6-y-o who has already won twice overfences.Excusesbothstartslastmonthafter4monthsoffsonot takenlightlywithtonguestrapapplied.
20Oct Kmp 24f HcpC good 4/8 Regarde (IRE) 6l 3Oct War 20f HcpC good 5/8 The FlierBegley(IRE) 11l 9Jun Per 20f HcpC gd-fm 2/9
TFRHHHHH BHA113 FORM14/42-31 D
TIMEFORMVIEWStronginthebettingafter10weeksoffandgotoffthe mark over hurdles at the fourth attempt in Sedgefield maiden overthis triplastmonth,knucklingdownwell.Quicklyswitchestochasingandthis expensivepointwinnerisveryinterestingonhandicapbow. 1Oct Seg 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/11 IsleofSark(USA) hd 25Jul Wor 16f Hdl good 3/11 Reach ForThe Moon 15l 21Apr Wcn 15f Hdl good 2/8 Manuelito 31/4l
8 FATSAM (GB) (42)
ChgDenhamRed(FR)-Emergence(FR) 10 11-3
J James Davies E Tongue Strap
T Chris Down, Cullompton
O Mr David Lockwood
B Woodmore Racing
S Woodwarm Stoves
9 MANINSANE (IRE) (28)
ChgSalutino(GER)-Don’tFall(IRE) 9 10-13
J LillyPinchin E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O Barrels Of Courage
B Joseph O’Dwyer
TFRHHHII BHA109
FORM004452 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timechasewinnerwhocameclosetoending hislosingrunfromaslippingmarkatFontwell6weeksago Up4lbin betterracenow,though.Tonguestrapon1sttime.
24Sep Fon 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Call OffThe Dogs (IRE) 1/
19Aug Wor 20f HcpC good 5/11 Blazing Court (IRE) 23l 28Jul Utt 20f HcpC good 4/16 Get Up Mush (IRE) 3
S Merriebelle Stable Llc TFRHHHII BHA105 FORM63P06-2 D
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TIMEFORMVIEW Dualwinnerin first campaign overfences but not soconsistentlastterm.Enhancedgoodrecordfreshwhensecondat Huntingdonbutremainstobeseenifhe’sabletobuildonthat.
8Oct Hun 19f HcpC good 2/8 El Rio (IRE) 33/4l 23Apr Swl 20f HcpC good 6/9 Duke ofLuckley(IRE) 49l 24Mar Asc 21f HcpC good 8/11 King’sThreshold (IRE) 34l
2023: PEPE LE MOKO (FR) 5 11 1 David Noonan 7-1 (MrsJaneWilliams) 13 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 7, 9.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 9.
Stewards Note:
YES DAY: Following its run on 28/3/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
BAGHEERA GINGE: Following its run on 16/9/2024 it was reported that the horse may have run too soon
FAT SAM: Following its run on 24/9/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 I’m Ravenous (FR), 6-1 Imac Wood (FR), God’s Own Getaway (IRE), 7-1 Yes Day (IRE), 15-2 Fat Sam (GB), 8-1 Bagheera Ginge (GB), 17-2 Maninsane (IRE), 16-1 Charles Ritz (GB), 18-1 Northern Bound (IRE)
The 2 chasing newcomers I’M RAVENOUS and Yes Day look very interesting here with narrow preference forthe race-fit I’m Ravenous. God’s Own Getaway has had excuses of late so is another to consider for the Skeltons.
(CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227 (PenaltyValue £4752.90)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A King (20 wins from 116 runners, 17%) runs BABY SAGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs BABY SAGE LONGESTTRAVELLER: GETALEAD trained by K Pickard, Umberleigh, 182 miles.
1 DORRELLS PIERJI (FR) (26)
BrgCoastalPath-PlayaPierji(FR)
J Bryan Carver
T Dean Summersby, Kellacott
11 12-0
O N Banks, W Dodd, D Stevenson, A Gibson
B Pierre Julienne & E.A.R.L. Dorrells
2 KEPAGGE
(IRE) (14)
BgGetaway(GER)-MiracleLady
10 12-0
J JackTudor E Visor, Tongue Strap
T David Pipe, Wellington
O Mrs Sarah Ling
B Gareth Adair
S W & S Recycling
3 GRIS MAJEUR (FR) (22)
GrgGrisdeGris(IRE)-PartieMajeure(FR) 7 11-12
J Sean Bowen
T Sheila Lewis, Brecon
O Mr Brian Davies
B G.F.A. Du Pont Rouge
4 SHANTOU EXPRESS (IRE) (19)
ChgShantou(USA)-Spanker 9 11-11
J Tom Bellamy
T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
O The Second Chancers
B Catridge Farm Stud and Burgage Stud
S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
5 MINELLADOUBLE (IRE) (33)
BgShantou(USA)-LadyDromlac(IRE) 6 11-10
J James Best E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Rob Summers, Solihull
O S Wood
B GeoffreyThompson
6 GETALEAD (IRE) (9)
BgGetaway(GER)-Site-Leader(IRE)
8 11-9
J Gearoid Harney(7) E Tongue Strap
T Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh
O Pickard Racing Club
B L. Byrne
S Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd
7 BABYSAGE (GB) (321)
BmFlemensfirth(USA)-BabyShine(IRE) 6 11-6
J Tom Cannon
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Burkes & Syders
B Whitley Stud
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
TFRHIIII BHA113 FORM11150F D
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who scored twice over hurdles Dan Skelton in 2022. Won 5 times in points between April and June this year but limited impact back under Rules in recent months and it’s easyenoughtolookelsewhere.
10Oct Exe 19f HcpC good F/5 Opening Bid11Sep Wor 20f HcpC good 7/9 Roccovango (IRE) 27l 21Aug Wor 23f HcpC good 5/10 OliversTravels (IRE) 12l
TFRHHIII BHA113
FORM346-020
TIMEFORMVIEWGoodrecordatFfosLasandbouncedbacktoform when runner-up there at the end of May. However, his recent reappearance spin at Exeter wasn’t underwhelming, even allowing forthefactthatitwashisfirstoutingfor5months.
22Oct Exe 23f HcpH gd-sf 9/13 Earth King (IRE)
30May Fls 20f HcpH good 2/9 Jasmin de Grugy(FR)
/
6May Kmp 24f HcpH good 8/10 Halifax (FR) 30l
TFRHHHHI BHA111
FORM0P62/-01 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumedwinningwayswhen landing an 8-runner Herefordhandicap(21.7f,good)lastmonth.Remainsfeasiblytreated followinga6lbriseandhehastoentercalculations.
14Oct Her 21f HcpH good 1/8 Baskerville(IRE) 3/4
11Sep Wor 20f HcpH good 7/13 Oceanline (IRE) 30l Mar23 War 21f HcpH soft 2/8 CedarRow (IRE) 4
TFRHHHII BHA110
FORM0006-P6 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a small-field Stratford handicap (26.4f, good) last season but hasn’t fired since, including when down the fieldonreturnfollowinganotherroundofwindsurgeryatWincanton 19daysago
17Oct Wcn 21f HcpH good 6/8 FarSight 27l 10May Mkt 23f HcpH good P/9 Lihyan (IRE)24Apr Lud 23f HcpH good 6/11 PorterInThe Park (IRE) 13l
TFRHHIII BHA109
FORM4-30145
TIMEFORMVIEW Surprise winner of a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Worcester(21/2m,good)onsecondstartforthisyardinAugust.Not inthesamerformsince,though,andhe’slikelytofindafewtoogood oncemore.
3Oct War 21f HcpH good 5/8 GuardThe Moon 31l 16Sep Wor 16f HcpC good 4/5 Beat Box (FR) 25l 19Aug Wor 20f HcpH good 1/7 TheHeightofFame nk
TFRHHHHH BHA108
FORM6/054-P1 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWCamegoodatthefifthattemptforthisyardunder Gearoid Harney at Wincanton (15.2f, good) recently Escapes a penaltyforthatand,withthisstepbackupintripunlikelytoposeany problems,he’samustfortheshortlist.
27Oct Wcn 15f HcpH good 1/9 GoldForAlec(FR) 3/4l 6May Kmp 24f HcpH good P/10 Halifax (FR)
TFRHHHII BHA105
FORM10/U23- C
TIMEFORMVIEW Looked good when winning a bumper here on debut in February2023andplacedbothcompletedstartssinceswitchedtohurdles. Absentfor10monthsaheadofthishandicapdebutbutshe’singoodhands andunexposed,sothereiscauseforoptimism.
8 GUSTOSO (GB) (26)
GrgPassingGlance-RubyKew(IRE) 5 11-5
J Jonathan Burke E Cheek Pieces
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
O The Gustoso Partnership
B Mrs S. C. Welch
S Humphrey Butler Ltd TFRHHHII BHA104 FORM4P013-0 D
9 ILLICO DE MONTAVE (FR) (176)
J Ben Poste
T Rosemary Gasson, Banbury
O Mrs Rosemary Gasson
B Mrs Isabelle Hautreux
S Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Much-improved when opening his account in first-time cheekpiecesatHuntingdoninApril.BackeditupwithagoodthirdatPerthlaterthat monthandwhilehefailedtobeatarivalhomeonlastmonth’sreturnatExeter,he wentwithoutcheekpiecesthere(nowrefitted)andprobablyneededtherun.
10Oct Exe 18f HcpH good 8/8 InTheAir(FR)
26Apr Per 20f HcpH soft 3/12 Plaisirdes Flos
TFRHIIII BHA90
FORM05440-5
TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in sole point but displayed some ability in 2 bumpersforTomWestonbeforeChristmasandlikewisewhenreachingthe frameinapairof2mnovicehurdlesforRosemaryGasson.However,hetook backwardstepsswitchedtohandicapsduringthespring.
13May Her 19f HcpH good 5/8 Paddy de Pole (IRE) 30l 2Apr Lud 21f HcpH soft 7/7 Legionar(GER) 95l 10Mar War 16f Hdl soft 4/13 King ofTara 18l
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: BENIGN DICTATOR (IRE) 6 11 9 DylanJohnston 10-1 (Olly Murphy) 14 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 8.
Stewards Note: MINELLA DOUBLE: Following its run on 3/10/2024 it was reported that the horse slipped twice on the home bend.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Getalead (IRE), 4-1 Gris Majeur (FR), 11-2 Baby Sage (GB), 15-2 Gustoso (GB), 8-1 Shantou Express (IRE), 12-1 Kepagge (IRE), 22-1 Minella Double (IRE), 28-1 Dorrells Pierji (FR), 50-1 Illico de Montave (FR)
Last-time-out winners GETALEAD and Gris Majeur could be the pair to concentrate on, with ready preference for the former who escapes a penalty for this recent Wincanton success under Gearoid Harney and moving back up in trip here will, if anything, probably be a good thing. The unexposed Baby Sage and Gustoso can do battle for minor honours.
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189 (PenaltyValue £3960.75)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24):
N Twiston-Davies (17 wins from 132 runners, 13%) runs TOUCHWOODEXPRESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS):
N Twiston-Davies (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs TOUCHWOODEXPRESS LONGESTTRAVELLER: SAXON QUEEN trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 209 miles.
1 MARETTIMO (IRE) (20)
BgHarbourWatch(IRE)-Renowned(IRE) 10 12-0
J HarryKimber
T Bill Turner, Sherborne
O Mrs TracyTurner
B Lynch Bages
2 FELTON BELLEVUE (FR) (20)
BgKapRock(FR)-SisterduBerlais(FR) 9 11-11
J HarryBannister E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Ben Case, Banbury
O Mrs H Munn, Mr R E Good, Mr B Case
B MrJean-Pierre Bichon
S David Andrews Construction Limited
3 MYBAD LUCY(GB) (205)
BgKayfTara-LucidiMezzanotte
J James Davies
T Nick Gifford, Findon
O Mr Michael O’Shea
B Yorton Farm Stud
S Avtrade Limited
8 11-8
4 TWILIGHTGLORY(GB) (195)
BgFameAndGlory-TwilightEclipse(IRE)
8 11-7
J AlanJohns E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
O Tynewydd Investments Limited
B Distillery Stud
S Tote, Dragonbet
5 TOUCHWOODEXPRESS(IRE) (28)
ChgMahler-RiversideLough(IRE)
J Tom Bellamy
5 11-6
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Touchwoodexpress Syndicate
B Richard & Nicola Harding
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
6 JONYMAX (IRE) (19)
BgMahler-SupremeSunday(IRE) 9 11-2
J JackTudor E Tongue Strap
T Christian Williams, Bridgend
O StQuintonMauleIntPlyw’dS-Daniel
B John and Miriam Murphy
S NAF
7 EVEN BREAK (IRE) (100)
BgAlkaadhem-LadyMarnay(IRE)
J Ben Poste
T Rosemary Gasson, Banbury
O Mrs Rosemary Gasson
B Seamus Byrne
S Tote
TFRHHHII BHA98
FORM51/32-4P
TIMEFORMVIEWFairhandicapchaserwhoshapedasifretaininghisability after17monthsoffwhenfourthatFontwell(26f)lastmonth.Heavyground mayhavecaughthimoutwhenpulledupatWorcester(23f,heavy)3weeks agoandsoundersurfacehereinhisfavourfromsteadilyeasingmark.
16Oct Wor 23f HcpC soft P/14 Law ofSupply(IRE)4Oct Fon 25f HcpC gd-sf 4/5 Musical Slave (IRE) 15l May23 War 25f HcpC good 2/5 Pottlerath (IRE) 1l
TFRHHHII BHA95
FORM22314-4 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Generallyreliable and gained a deserved firstwin for over 2 years at Southwell in March. Respectable efforts both starts since, latterly after 6 months when fourth of 14 in handicap chaseatWorcester(23f,heavy)20daysago Respected.
16Oct Wor 23f HcpC soft 4/14 Law ofSupply(IRE) 14l 21Apr Str 27f HcpC gd-sf 4/10 Fast Deal 8l 18Mar Swl 24f HcpC soft 1/7 WideToWest(IRE) 4
TFRHHHII BHA92
FORM6141/6P- C
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved sent chasing in 2022/23, winning twice at 3m. However,well held confinedto just 2 starts lastterm andthe betting maywell prove a useful guide on this return from 6 months off
14Apr Plm 25f HcpC good P/11 Milan Bridge (IRE)Nov23 Her 25f HcpC good 6/9 Hipop des Ongrais (FR) 27l Apr23 War 24f HcpC good 1/15 DoradoDollar(IRE) nk
TFRHHHII BHA91
FORM5P116P-
TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back handicap chases earlier this year but struggled to get anywhere nearthat level on final 2 starts, pulledupinhandicapchaseatUttoxeter(24f,heavy)inApril.Possible thisrunwillbringhimonreturningfrom6monthsoff
24Apr Utt 24f HcpC heavy P/8 Eclairde Guye (FR)21Mar Chp 23f HcpC soft 6/8 Shady B 27l 24Feb Chp 26f HcpC heavy 1/7 Williamdeconqueror 41/4l
TFRHHHHH BHA90
FORM136-401
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on sole outing in points and, with cheekpieces enlisted, he improved on his exploits overhurdles when making a winning handicap chase debut at Huntingdon (23.6f) 4 weeksago Totallyunexposedandbigshoutup7lbinfollow-upbid.
8Oct Hun 23f HcpC good 1/7 Getupearly 6l
19Jun Wor 16f Hdl good 9/11 Seeyouinmydreams 61l 28May Bgr 19f Hdl good 4/7 Valgrand (FR) 25l
TFRHHHHI BHA86
FORM000002
TIMEFORMVIEWTumbleddowntheweightssincereturninginthespring andtravelledmuchmoresweetlywithblinkersenlistedwhensecondof9in handicapchaseatWincanton(25.1f,good)19daysago Worthconsidering from1lbhigherinthehopetheheadgearhasdesiredeffectagain.
17Oct Wcn 25f HcpC good 2/9 School ForScandal (FR) 11/2l 24Sep War 20f HcpC gd-sf 7/13 Smurfette 27l 27Aug Str 27f HcpC gd-fm 8/8 HoneyI’m Good (IRE) 22l
TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced sole start in Irish points and little to shout about in bumper/4 starts overhurdles,the latest after15 months offwhen pulled up in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to firm) in July Goes chasingnowfollowingwindsurgerybuthe’shardtomakeacasefor. 28Jul Utt
8
EIGHTYTWOTEAM (IRE) (43)
BmMahler-LadyHillingdon
8 10-6
J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Clare Ellam, Market Drayton
O Mr Robert Clarke and Clare Ellam
B T. & H. Kilkenny
S Tote
9 SAXON QUEEN (GB) (19)
BmLeadingLight(IRE)-Spieta(IRE)
7 10-6
J Shane Fenelon (5) E Cheek Pieces
T Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Mr David Bond
B Distillery Stud
S Tote
10 RAINDANCE QUEEN (IRE) (120)
BmGetaway(GER)-FairFunny(IRE)
J James Best
7 10-5
T William de Best-Turner, Lambourn
O Debestracing
B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
TFRHHHII BHA76
FORM5-3342P
TIMEFORMVIEWTypicallymade hardwork ofthings but madethe frame again when second at Market Rasen (21.4f) in August. DisappointedhavingmadetherunningwhenpulledupatSedgefield (263f)6weeksagobuteach-wayclaimsifbouncingback.
23Sep Seg 26f HcpC good P/6 ChemicalWarfare (IRE)17Aug Mkt 21f HcpC good 2/11 HeyDayBaby(IRE) 12l 26Jun Wor 23f HcpC good 4/14 Head On (IRE) 20l
TFRHHIII BHA76
FORM1222-06
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who finished runner-up on chase debut at Worcester (23f) last summer Operating some way below her best in 2 starts over hurdles/fences since returning from a year off,however
17Oct Wcn 25f HcpC good 6/9 School ForScandal (FR) 38l 22Aug Ntn 26f HcpH good 7/13 Via Dante (IRE) 28l Sep23 Wor 23f HcpC good 2/10 Ya KnowYaseff(IRE) 5l
TFRHIIII BHA75
FORMP00-P00
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedbothstartsbetweentheflagsearlyin2022 but has shown little in overhurdles and well-beaten sent chasing at Worcester(23f)inJuly Hardtomakeacasefor.
8Jul Wor 23f HcpC good 11/13 Judge Earle (IRE) 96l 1Jun Wor 20f HcpH good 11/11 Thankyourluckystar 59l 12May Plm 15f HcpH good P/12 EzTiger(IRE) -
2023: PERCYVEERING 6 10 9 Ciaran Gethings 10-1 (Kim Bailey) 18 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 8, 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.
Stewards Note: EIGHTYTWO TEAM: Following its run on 23/9/2024 it was reported that the horse slipped approaching fences.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Touchwoodexpress (IRE), 4-1 Jony Max (IRE), 7-1 Felton Bellevue (FR), 10-1 Twilight Glory (GB), 14-1 My Bad Lucy (GB), Eightytwo Team (IRE), 18-1 Marettimo (IRE), 22-1 Saxon Queen (GB), 28-1 Even Break (IRE), 66-1 Raindance Queen (IRE)
Low-mileage 5-y-o TOUCHWOODEXPRESS surpassed the form shown over hurdles when making a winning chase debut at Huntingdon (23.6f) 4 weeks ago and, with his yard continuing in fine form, he earns the vote to maintain his 100% record in this sphere. Jony Max, who bounced back to form when runner-up at Wincanton latest, may emerge as the chief threat. Likeable 9-y-o Felton Bellevue is another likely to be thereabouts.
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.40 - THE TRUSTATRADER trustatrader.com JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for juvenile maiden three yrs old. Enter by noon, October 30th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 3rd. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb TrustAtrader have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 13 entries at £32. - Closed October 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.15 -THETRUSTATRADER FORTRADESPEOPLEYOU CANTRUSTNOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 30th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb TrustAtrader have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 24 entries at £32. - Closed October 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner £2712; Second £1357;Third £678; Fourth £339. (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.50 - THE STAN MELLOR MEMORIAL BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9505 to the winning horse The second to receive £4374, and the third £2187. for four yrs old and upwards which have not won a steeple chase. Enter by noon, October 30th and pay £90 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb 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 or Hurdles combined.. This race will be run on behalf of The Mellor Family, in memory of the late Stan Mellor, three time Champion National Hunt Jockey and the first to ride 1000 winners over Jumps. 14 entries at £90 - Closed October 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7270; Second £3634; Third £1818. (PenaltyValue £9505.80) SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.25 - THE TRUSTATRADER APPROVED & REVIEWED TRADESPEOPLE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. £35 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 3rd. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb TrustAtrader have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 16 entries, 1 at £7 and 15 at £35. - Closed October 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.00 - THE JETS RICHARD DAVIS AWARDS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5413 to the winning horse The second to receive £2490, the third £1245, the fourth £623 and the fifth £310 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £51 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake ifthe horse is rated 93 or lowerwith £41 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 3rd. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb JETS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 22 entries at £51. - Closed October 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£4140; Second £2069;Third £1035; Fourth £518; Fifth £258. (PenaltyValue £5413.02)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.35 - THE TRUSTATRADER APPLY TODAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions) £45 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £9 stake ifthe horse is rated 88 or lowerwith £36 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 3rd. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb TrustAtrader have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 20 entries at £45. - Closed October 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817;Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.10 - THE TRUSTATRADER FULLY VETTED TRADESPEOPLE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, October 30th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 3rd. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb TrustAtrader have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 18 entries at £37 - Closed October 30th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£3029; Second £1514;Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
2024 -25 FIXTURES
Tuesday 24 September Grand Season Opener
Thursday 3 October The Autumn Meeting
Tuesday 5 November
Stan Mellor Chase Day
Wednesday 20 November Winter Festival Day 1
Thursday 21 November Winter Festival Day 2
Thursday 12 December
Eventmasters Christmas at the races
Tuesday 31 December New Year’s Eve Raceday
Saturday 11 January
Monday 20 January
Saturday 8 February
Classic Chase Day
Afternoon Racing
Kingmaker Chase Day
Friday 21 February Fiver Friday
Sunday 9 March
Thursday 27 March
Monday 14 April
Thursday 24 April
Monday 5 May
Saturday 10 May
Wednesday 21 May
Wednesday 4 June
Four-Legged Friend Day
Afternoon Racing
Easter Meeting
Molly Olly’s Charity Day
Family Fun Day
The Valley Ladies Night
Logicor Proudly Warwick Day
Wigley Group Property Night