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RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND AT THE REAR OF THIS RACECARD
No of days since last ran
horse’s name
form guide
previous performances
/=new season
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horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic age weight st-lbs
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BF=beaten favourite
1 THE NEW ONE (IRE) (175) 121534-D
B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)
S Such & CG Paleta
9 11-10
Mr Z. Baker (5)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br R. Brown & Ballylinch Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Popular tough and consistent hurdler who won again at Cheltenham and Haydock last season Prone to mistakes, but record fresh bodes very well, and could be capable of carrying big weight to success.
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Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions
A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
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Francky Du Berlais Novices' Handicap Chase
Francky Du Berlais was one of Peter Bowen’s most successful horses, and was a two-time winner of the Summer Plate at Market Rasen. Unfortunately, he suffered a fatal injury in 2024, but he will be fondly remembered.
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FIRST RACE 2.50
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MORTAL BUNNY RUM
CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights lowered 7lb. A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Pipe (25 wins from 122 runners, 20%) runs OCTOBER HILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (12 wins from 41 runners, 29%) runs LEMON LEAF LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUGGERNAUT trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 154 miles.
RED RUBIO is still unexposed and his handicap debut third at Market Rasen suggested he’ll be suited by this longer trip, so he gets the verdict over Lemon Leaf, who scored with plenty up his sleeve in a race where several hurdles were omitted over C&D 4 weeks ago. Lion of The Desert is also respected bidding for a C&D hat-trick
1 RED RUBIO (IRE) (34) 1/443- 5 11-7
Ch g Sumbal (IRE) - Alexander Divine Ned Fox
C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Thomas Maher Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful solestartinIrish pointsandhavingshown ability tofinishfourthatMarketRasen(solidform) and Huntingdononqualifyingruns, hetook astep forward switched to handicap company when third of 9 at Hereford (2m, good) 34 days ago. Longer trip here will suit and he’s shortlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA105
2 LEMON LEAF (IRE) (29) 04/30P1- CD
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Dazzling Susie (IRE)
6 11-6
Tom Hutsby (10)
Mrs A. M. Williams Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br David Phelan Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWThird in 17f novice at Aintree on hurdle debut last May. Disappointing next 2 starts after returning from 10 months off but was right back on track to make a winning handicap debut in a 10-runner C&D event 4 weeks ago (albeit reduced jumping test). Open to progress from a 10lb higher mark. TFRHHHHI BHA104
3 LION OF THE DESERT (IRE) (15) 03401-1 CD 6 11-4
B g Valirann (FR) - Sky Queen (IRE) Joe Anderson
Belly’s Heroes Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Ms Debbie O’Neill Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFront-runner who’s been seen to good effect in winning back-to-back C&D handicaps last month, knuckling down well to get back up after a rather typical final-flight error 15 days ago. Considered from 5lb higher, but career best is likely required if he’s to complete the hat-trick. TFRHHHII BHA102
4 OCTOBER HILL (IRE) (33) 434023- 6 11-3
Br m Berkshire (IRE) - Miss Bedlam (IRE)
Rian Corcoran (6) The Hillraisers
David Pipe, Wellington
Br D. M. Forster W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWHolds strong claimson herbest form (third in Taunton maiden inJanuary thathas produced plentyof winners)but down the fieldin handicaps onher next 2 starts and hasn’t capitalised on the return to maiden company on her last 2 outings. Now 7lb lower than on last handicap start. TFRHHHII BHA101
5 ASLUKGOES (GB) (168) 21P406- 8 11-2
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - She’s The Lady Shane Fenelon Mr H. Jones Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Mr R. S. Brookhouse Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEWStruck at second time of asking over hurdles back from a long absence at Worcester (2m, good) in July for Ben Brookhouse. Little promise in 2 handicaps at around 3m for this yard in the autumn, though, and returns from a break in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA100
6 JUGGERNAUT (FR) (31) 234322- C
7 11-2
B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Sacoleva (FR) James Robottom (10) Anthony Honeyball Racing Club Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br S.C. Couetil Elevage geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to win last season but plenty of placed efforts, having no problem with the step up to 3 1/4m when second under this rider at Stratford latest. Should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA100
2025: DOC MCCOY (IRE) 7 11 6 Isabelle Ryder 11-4 (Jamie Snowden) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Lemon Leaf (IRE), 7-2 Red Rubio (IRE), Lion of The Desert (IRE), 5-1 Juggernaut (FR), 9-1 October Hill (IRE), 14-1 Aslukgoes (GB)
1-2-3: 1.RED RUBIO (IRE) 2.LEMON LEAF (IRE) 3.LION OF THE DESERT (IRE)
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite.
D - Distance Winner.
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SECOND RACE 3.20
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Clarke (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs THE FLAGGY SHORE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (2 wins from 25 runners, 8%) runs FISKARDO LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE FLAGGY SHORE trained by B Clarke, Corscombe, 154 miles.
A good race for this time of year with FISKARDO likely to be primed for this following his Perth bumper success One Knight was also above average in that sphere and should be involved if coping with a third run in relatively quick succession, whilstThe Flaggy Shore also has point/bumper success to her name and should make a hurdler
colours no horse age st lb
1 FISKARDO (IRE) (26) 32/1- D
6 11-2
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Campanella Rose (IRE) Shane Fenelon (5)
Vernon & Anna Phillips
Br Mrs Mary O’Donoghue
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Adept GRP Cabinets Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDisplayed ability when placed on both bumper starts in early 2024/25 and made light of a 20-month absence to get up on the line in a 2m event at Perth last month. Connections will surely have had this as a target since and he makes plenty of appeal on hurdles bow. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 KENOBI (FR) (12) 6PP-0
5 11-2
B g Palace Prince (GER) - Balline de Teillee (FR) Conor Ring
Chris Trigg & C Williams
Br Cedric Denis & Kahn
Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability on bumper debut but has made a discouraging start over hurdles around this trip, perhaps unsurprisingly so given his staying pedigree. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 ONE KNIGHT (IRE) (39) 0/1/10- D
Ch g Sir Percy - Woolstone One
Paul G. Jacobs & S. Johnstone-Cooke
6 11-2
Cameron Johnstone-Baker (7)
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Mr Paul Jacobs Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWLeft his debut form well behind when landing 9-runner bumper at Southwell in December 2024 and was even more impressive when defying a penalty after 16 months off at Hereford in March Perhaps found quick turnaround against him in Aintree Grade 2 last time and sets a good standard if sharper here TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 BRENDA LADY (GB) (-)
6 10-9
B m Telescope (IRE) - Miss Chinchilla Harry Reed
Miss Courtney Carter David Rees, Haverfordwest
Br Shade Oak Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWTelescope mare Sister to fair hurdler Far Sight, and half-sister to numerous winners, including useful chaser Dare To Endeavour, stayed 3 1/4m Not an obvious type on paper TFRHHIII BHA-
5 THE FLAGGY SHORE (IRE) (74) 1126- D
B m Hillstar - Mad Woman (IRE)
5 10-9
David Noonan
Mr Adrian Paterson Ben Clarke, Corscombe
Br Kevin Fahey Tote, Ben Clarke Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Easily won sole start in Irish points and looked potentially smart when following up in impressive fashion on her Warwick bumper debut. Built on that when runner-up up in grade at Market Rasen since and was better than the result from a long way back at Sandown last time Good hurdling prospect TFRHHHHI BHA-
2025: SIR GALAHAD (IRE) 4 11 8 Sean Bowen 1-3 (Olly Murphy) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Fiskardo (IRE), 15-8 One Knight (IRE), 7-2 The Flaggy Shore (IRE), 18-1 Brenda Lady (GB), 50-1 Kenobi (FR)
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THIRD RACE 3.50
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund £6150 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Honeyball (12 wins from 62 runners, 19%) runs CREST OF VALOUR & HARD STARE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs C Williams (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs BLACKACRE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALDERLEY CHARLIE trained by P Gundry, Ottery St Mary, 168 miles.
GREEN ASSET finished a long way clear of the remainder at Newton Abbot last time and can go one better with the step up in trip promising to suit. Poet’s Muse and Glenmuick are also unexposed in handicaps so are viable alternatives in a decent heat.
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner was well held in 3 maidens but was much improved when second of 8 in on handicap debut at Taunton (3m, good, 40/1) 28 days ago, edged out by a next-time-out winner close home Up 2lb but has good-value claimer in the saddle and she’s considered again. TFRHHHHI BHA87
2 HARD STARE (GB) (72) 0/30003-
B g Passing Glance - Farewellatmidnight
6 11-11
Ben Godfrey Marmalade Matters
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Mrs J. Way geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint bumper winner showed a bit more than previously over hurdles when third of 8 on handicap debut at Taunton (3m, good to soft) 72 days ago. Tongue strap worn there is retained. TFRHHHII BHA86
3 GLENMUICK (GB) (29) 050002- 5 11-9
B g Frammassone (IRE) - En Passe (IRE)
Mrs S. Longsdon
Br Sophie Longsdon
Lilly Pinchin
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed much more upped to this trip (also in first-time cheekpieces) when second in a 12-runner C&D handicap 4 weeks ago. Considered again from 2lb higher. TFRHHHHI BHA84
4 CREST OF VALOUR (GB) (83) 6P06- 5 11-8
B g Mukhadram - Dolly Penrose
Tom Bellamy Crest Racing IV
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Crest Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWGlimmers of ability on debut in a bumper but yet to make an impact in 3 starts over hurdles. Longer trip should suit and he’s worth a market check making handicap debut for a good yard after a break. Tongue strap on for 1st time TFRHHHII BHA83
5
GREEN ASSET
(IRE) (36) 354352- 4 11-7
B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Dance Troupe
Vernon & Anna Phillips
Shane Fenelon (5)
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Ennistown Stud Adept GRP Cabinets Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Given a chance by the handicapper prior to finishing second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (2 3/4m, good to soft) 36 days ago. Shortlist material with step up in trip likely to suit. TFRHHHHH BHA93
6 GOOD GIRL RACHEL (IRE) (26) PP3000- 6 11-6
B m Mahler - Sherchanceit (IRE) David Noonan Masterstroke Racing Club
Ben Clarke, Corscombe
Br Mrs Mary O’Connor Ben Clarke Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThird in an Irish point in January but looks to be being brought along gradually over hurdles, ninth of 14 in novice at Chepstow (2m, good to firm) 26 days ago on her most recent outing. Bred to benefit from this much longer trip and she could do better now handicapping in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA81
7 BLACKACRE (GB) (37) 15442F- 7 11-4
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tullow Tonic (IRE) Ellis Collier (5) Baytree Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
Br Tom Weston
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a double over fences at Newton Abbot over 3 1/4m in August but went off the boil in the autumn and had been joined for the lead when taking a heavy fall at Fakenham last month. Others preferred as he goes back over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA79
1-2-3: 1.GREEN ASSET (IRE) 2.POET’S MUSE (IRE)
8 ALDERLEY CHARLIE (GB) (43) P/PFPP0- 6 10-7
B g Ask - Alderley Heights James Best
The Group of Otters Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary Br Mrs E. D. Shepherd
TIMEFORM VIEW Little sign of ability over hurdles/fences
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Green Asset (IRE), 4-1 Glenmuick (GB), 9-2 Poet’s Muse (IRE), 5-1 Hard Stare (GB), 10-1 Good Girl Rachel (IRE), Blackacre (GB), 12-1 Crest of Valour (GB), 50-1 Alderley Charlie (GB) RACE
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FOURTH RACE 4.20
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FRANCKY DU BERLAIS
NOVICES’
HANDICAP
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (10 wins from 94 runners, 11%) runs HELL HOUND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (2 wins from 25 runners, 8%) runs AXEL BLEUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: JACK’S JURY trained by B Murphy, Caerfyrddin, 120 miles.
LOKI’S MISCHIEF confirmed the promise of his chase debut when scoring over shorter here 2 weeks ago and a 6lb rise for that success may not be enough to prevent him following up Fellow last-time-out winner Hell Hound remains with his best days as a chaser ahead of him and can provide chief resistance.
colours no horse age st lb
1 HELL HOUND (IRE) (49) 1/134/P1- D
B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Tap And Go Vic (IRE)
7 12-0
Conor O’Farrell Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate- Hell Hound Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Br Isidore and Padraic Murtagh
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced 7-y-o who was vastly improved from his chasing debut when cosily winning 5-runner handicap chase at Southwell (3m) 7 weeks ago. Up 6lb but could have more to offer. Big player TFRHHHHI BHA108
2 AXEL
BLEUE
(GB) (29) 2122P0- D
Bl g Axxos (GER) - Sula Bleue
Miss Jayne Brace
6 11-12
James Bowen
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Beswick Brothers Bloodstock Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Adept GRP Cabinets Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumper winner who was runner-up in novice events (both at around 23f) at Uttoxeter and Worcester on first 2 starts over hurdles. Found the drop in trip against him on return from 6 months off here 4 weeks ago and this rates a much more suitable test on handicap chase bow (point winner) TFRHHHII BHA106
3
LOKI’S
MISCHIEF
(FR) (15) 63/2P2-1 C
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Goddess Freja (FR)
6 11-12
Lorcan Williams
Mr Ron Watts Chester Williams, South Molton
Br Ulf Sjoberg Vasby Distribution Ab Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden over hurdles who confirmed promise of his chase debut minus the hood when readily landing 21.5f handicap here 2 weeks ago. Had enough in hand to suggest he can make a bold bid to follow up from this 6lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA106
4 JACK’S JURY (IRE) (15) 66135-3 C
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Shedan (IRE)
6 11-0
Brendan Powell
Mr L. H. Evans Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
Br Mr Patrick Delaney
TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark over hurdles here in March and quickly dispelled a lesser effort on first try chasing when 3 3/4 lengths third of 7 to Loki’s Mischief over extended 21f here 2 weeks ago. Should be much closer to that rival on these revised terms. TFRHHHII BHA94
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Curtis (16 wins from 142 runners, 11%) runs BRIDGET MARY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs JUST A MEMORY LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUST A MEMORY trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 119 miles.
BRIDGET MARY looks the most solid option in a race devoid of other in-form types and can follow up her C&D win last month. Just A Memory may emerge next best.
1 BRIDGET MARY (IRE) (38) 1/23P21- CD
B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Leanne (IRE) Rian Corcoran (5)
BM Partners Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Imelda Harney Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW8-y-o mare who confirmed the promise of her close second at Chepstow when scoring over C&D 38 days ago. Benefited from main rivals departure 2 out but raised only 2lb on back of that and she looks to have been found a good opening under very capable claimer TFRHHHHH BHA94
2 JUST A MEMORY (FR) (117) 0214PP- 7 11-11
B m Muhtathir - L’Aulniere (FR) Liam Harrison
Mr Bill Hawkins Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr Janick Gigou BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful from a 3lb higher mark over fences for Tom Ellis at Newton Abbot (21f) in September but it’s been downhill in 3 starts since, running modestly on yard debut over hurdles in January. Given a break ahead of this return to chasing which could well help. TFRHHHII BHA91
3 MISS PEARL (IRE)
(7) 23550/-0
10 10-9
B m Mahler - Road To Pearls Shane Fenelon (5)
Mr Mark Lloyd David Rees, Haverfordwest
Br Thomas Norris
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden hurdler who was placed a couple of times last year for Sheila Lewis. However, offered little after 13 months off in a refitted hood (discarded) when last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (18.5f) last week. Would need to see market confidence behind her switched to chasing TFRHHHII BHA75 (-2)
4 LYNSEY LARUE (IRE) (51) 53U424- D 7 10-8
Br m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Open Your Heart (IRE)
Mrs C. Williams
Br Mr Richard Murphy
Conor Ring
Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
TIMEFORMVIEWDual Irish point winner who ran her best race under Rules when second in 2m Warwick handicap (3m, soft) in February. However, rather enhanced her hit and miss profile when well held fourth at Ludlow the following month. Tongue strap now added TFRHHHII BHA74
5 FOX WALLACE (IRE) (15) 4P6PP-P
B m Mahler - Bob Robin (IRE)
8 10-6
M. Enticott / Ella Pickard Racing Club Ella Pickard, Taunton
Br Terence Leonard Tote
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Stratford off similar mark last spring but arrives on the back of a string of modest efforts, offering no signs of a revival when pulled up at Hereford 2 weeks ago. NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA72
6 O’GRADY’S HILL (IRE) (15) 45535-5 D
B m Kingston Hill - Darsi O’Grady (IRE)
7 10-5
Charlie Price
Miss Sarah-Jayne Davies Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Ms M. Kavanagh SJD Racing, JS Sports UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who was runner-up in a bumper/2 maiden hurdles for Harry Derham in summer 2024 However, hasn’t fired sent chasing for this yard TFRHHIII BHA71
7 SHESUPINCOURT (GB) (26) 03P504- D
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Cove
TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistent sort who hasn’t been shaping like a winner in waiting over hurdles in recent months Last success came over fences from a 10lb higher mark but others preferred for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA70 ) ) at
9 10-4
Brendan Powell
Mr Nick Price Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br A. W. Buller
SIXTH RACE 5.22
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS
MARES’ NOVICES’
LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Williams (6 wins from 81 runners, 7%) runs BARAFUNDLE BAY & MYA DU CLOS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (2 wins from 25 runners, 8%) runs FOREST SPIRIT
LONGEST TRAVELLER: MYSTICAL MABEL trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 213 miles.
FOREST SPIRIT showed her first worthwhile form over hurdles when third over C&D last month and, representing a yard that tends to thrive at this time of year, it’s reasonable to believe she could take another step forward, not least given her fair Flat form Mystical Mabel and Kates Choice head up the opposition.
(28) 250634-
B m Kayf Tara - Miss Serious (IRE)
Pillhead House Partners
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Br Porlock Vale Stud Brendon Powerwashers TIMEFORM
NON-RUNNER
2 LA BELLE ARGENTEE
(FR) (38) 4/20P55- 5 11-11
Gr m Kapgarde (FR) - Cry For You (FR)
Perfect 10 Racing
Br S.C.E.A. de La Perrigne Et al
David Bass
Max Comley, Sutton Veny
TIMEFORMVIEWRegressiveforDanSkeltonbutprobablyshouldn’tbejudgedtooharshlyonheropeningeffortforthisyardinfirst-timecheekpiecesandtonguestrapcombination over C&D last month, possibly needed the run after 10 weeks off. Has had a breathing operation since and this will reveal more TFRHHIII BHA91
3 KATES CHOICE
(IRE) (15) 60542-F
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Royal Choice (IRE)
6 11-10
James Best Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
Br J. Lenihan
TIMEFORMVIEW Made more of an impact than previously when second of 9 at Exeter (17f, good to soft) in April but she was still beaten 25 lengths. In mid-field when falling at the first here since TFRHHHII BHA90
4 BARAFUNDLE BAY
(GB) (174) 44- 5 11-8
B m Dartmouth - Fast Menantie (FR)
David Noonan Jack Philpott / Vic Partridge
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Reginald Phillips Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEWModest 11f Flat winner who was in need of the experience in a pair of hurdle starts for David Killahena & Graeme McPherson in November Makes a quick switch to handicaps now for a new stable and remains unexposed TFRHHHII BHA88
5 FREDDIEMISSMOLLI (IRE) (154) 20/05U0- 6 11-5
B or Br m Order of St George (IRE) - Ballys Baby (IRE)
Shane Fenelon (5)
Mr Daf Jones Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
Br Richard Healy Gavin Griffiths Group
TIMEFORMVIEWDisplayed some promise in bumpers and while well held on her completed starts over hurdles, she could have more to offer now handicapping for a new yard (formerly with Debra Hamer) over a longer trip Hood on for 1st time TFRHHHII BHA85
6 FOREST SPIRIT (IRE) (29) 00053-
5 11-1
B m Waldgeist - Helisa (FR) James Bowen
Mrs Karen Smith Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br John O’Connor Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEWFair performer on the Flat who showed first worthwhile form in this sphere when third in 7-runner C&D handicap 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and makes appeal from a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHHH BHA81
7 JLOW (IRE) (16) 46P46-P 5 11-1
B m Footstepsinthesand - Boreagh Lass (IRE) Brendan Powell
Miss O. Kent Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Mr B. McNeill
TIMEFORMVIEWLooked a handful retried in headgear when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, good, 11/1) 16 days ago, dropping away quickly. Enough to prove despite easing mark. TFRHHIII BHA81
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed the benefit of her first handicap run when third of 7 at Fontwell (19f, good, 12/1) 14 days ago. Has each-way claims from a 1lb lower mark.
9 MYA DU CLOS (FR) (49) 00555-
B f Tunis (POL) - Cyazalee (FR)
Williams Family Racing
TFRHHHHI BHA87
4 10-12
Mr J. J. Murphy-Knight (7)
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mr Christophe Ome Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field sole outing in bumpers and has yet to make an impact over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Southwell (3m) on latest start. TFRHHIII BHA86
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
JLOW: Following its run on 4/5/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free and hung right.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Forest Spirit (IRE), 4-1 Mystical Mabel (IRE), 9-1 Kates Choice (IRE), Barafundle Bay (GB), Freddiemissmolli (IRE), 12-1 Mya du Clos (FR), 14-1 La Belle Argentee (FR), Jlow (IRE) RACE RESULT:
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.50 - THE MORTAL BUNNY RUM CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, May 14th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 18th. Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, 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 May 17th, 2026, 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. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £30. - Closed May 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights lowered 7lb. A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 3.20 - THE HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY DONNACHA FENELON NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, May 14th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £50. - Closed May 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.50 - THE HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY IDRIS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, May 14th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 18th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 14 entries at £30. - Closed May 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 4.20 - THE FRANCKY DU BERLAIS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081 and the fourth £541. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £44 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 18th. Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £44. - Closed May 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.50 - THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 14th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 18th. Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. This race is a qualifier for the ARC Summer Handicap Chase Series Final to be run for a Total Prize Fund of £50,000, over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 25th September, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two or more steeple chases at ARC racecourses this season, at least one of which must have been a qualifier, as well as satisfying the usual handicapping qualification criteria for a Class 2 handicap steeple chase. Qualifying ARC racecourses are Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter and Worcester 9 entries at £30. - Closed May 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.22 - THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS MARES’ NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, May 14th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 18th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 15 entries at £30. - Closed May 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
