Fontwell Park Racecard - Wednesday 10th June

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Baby Changing Facilities

There are baby changing facilities in the toilets of the Premier Grandstand and the Kerman Stand as well as the unisex disabled toilet next to the Nickel Coin bar.

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There is a viewing ramp for disabled customers next to the Nickel Coin stand in the Paddock Enclosure near to the disabled toilet, and a viewing area at the winning line in the Premier Enclosure. There are disabled toilets on each floor of the Premier Grandstand also Disabled parking is on a first come first served basis so please display your blue badge for parking as close to the racecourse entrance as possible. For any help or assistance, please ask a raceday steward or member of Fontwell Park staff.

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To access the Premier Enclosure, men should wear collared shirts A tie is not essential and smart jeans and tailored shorts are acceptable. We do not permit jogging bottoms, fancy dress, sports or beachwear in this Enclosure. The Paddock Enclosure: there is no dress code in this enclosure apart from in the hospitality suites where the same policy as the Premier Enclosure applies. There is no dress code for children in either enclosure.

Food and Drink

The only location we allow your own food and drink to be consumed is the centre course picnic area

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Enclosures

Paddock: If you have a Paddock ticket, you have access to viewing of the Parade Ring & Winners enclosure, the three viewing Grandstands, plenty of bars including the Figure of Eight National Spirit and Comedy of Errors Bar, as well as the catering units. You can also cross the track into the Centre Course for additional viewing and picnic areas.

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To upgrade from the Grandstand & Paddock enclosure to the Premier Enclosure, simply visit the racecourse office and pay £5

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No.ofdays since last ran

horse’s name

form guide

previous performances

/=new season

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Bold type shows allweather form

C=coursewinner

birthplace of horse if not GreatBritain horse’s saddlecloth number colour since graphic age

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CD=course &distancewinner

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3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332

Bg Galileo(IRE) -Pay The Bank

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711-7

HarrySkelton

The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, SheptonMallet Br Roncon ChurchtownBloodstock Br &LaneLtd Potensis S

TIMEFORM VIEW In front of Karabak when thirdoverthistripatCheltenham in December.Asgood as everwhengoing down fighting in KingwellHurdlelastweekend andthe one to beat if in asimilarmood here TFR HHHHH BHA162

KEY OwnerBreeding BreederJockeyTrainer Sponsor Star RatingsExplained

Eachhorse hasbeen given astarrating, theseare definedbelow:

HHHHH Selectedtowin therace.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no meansout of thereckoning but atleast one or twoholdstrongerclaims

HHIII Unlikelytowin butnot totallywithout hope HIIII Canbegiven 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 non-handicaps 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.

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Race preview from Weatherbys

It is an absolute pleasure to be sponsoring two races across the card at Fontwell this afternoon, and a competitive field of six go to post for the Weatherbys Nhstallions. co.ukMares’Novices’Hurdle.

Old Gold Racing’s Viscountess Nelson perhaps sets the standard on form, Nicky Henderson’s mare building on a hurdles debut full of promise to score in impressive fashion at Perth in April. The form of that race looks strong, the runnerup rated 107 and the third a winner at Clonmel previously, and the sixyear-old will bid to defy a penalty here.

The Dan Skelton yard remains in tremendous form, operating at a 52% strike rate across the last fortnight,andfour-year-oldEvening Tesslooksawinnerinawaiting.The Dinkfillykeptonnicelyfromtherear when second at Newton Abbott last time and can continue her improvementagain.

Ben Pauling’s Related hails from the family of Cheltenham Festival winnersIrishCavalierandShattered Love and shapes as if she will be suited by this step up in trip following back-to-back third place finishes over two miles. Stratford bumper winner Frenati fell at the first on hurdles debut but remains a filly with potential for Anthony Honeyball.

Later on the card a small but select field of four go to post for the WeatherbysRacingBankHandicap Chase staged over three-milesand-two-furlongs.

The top weighted SpecialJohn has proven mightily progressive since moving to the Sam Thomas yard last November, winning his first two startsforhisnewtrainer.Thesevenyear-old son of Soldier Of Fortune gotbackintothewinners’enclosure when last seen at Bangor, readily shruggingoffaslighterrortwofrom home to run out a comfortable winner.Raised7lbsforthatsuccess, hestillappealsasprogressive.

Neil Mulholland’s Gata Ban could hardly have been more impressive when powering away to win by over eight lengths at Worcester on Saturday. She must overcome a quickturnaroundbutarrivesherein excellentformundera7lbpenalty.

AnthonyHoneyballcouldbebidding a ‘Weatherbys-sponsored’ double after the opener and eight-yearold Ballyfin is already a course and distance winner at Fontwell. The eight-year-old won going away from the reopposing Gata Ban here inMayandisjust1lbworseoffatthe weights this time around. He was below par over a shorter trip when last seen but will appreciate this longerdistance.

Edgewell hasn’t quite been in the same form since winning twice at Hereford in the spring but has since eased back down to that last winningmarkforNickSchofield.

FIRST RACE 2.30

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk

MARES’ NOVICES’

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Honeyball (38 wins from 137 runners, 28%) runs FRENATI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (12 wins from 24 runners, 50%) runs EVENING TESS LONGEST TRAVELLER: ELATED trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 150 miles.

Nicky Henderson’sVISCOUNTESS NELSON still looked a work in progress when getting off the mark overhurdlesatPerthandisfanciedtomakelightofher7lbpenaltyatthechiefexpenseofEveningTess,whoholdsgoodformclaims but could have to settle for runner-up spot for the third time in a row. Frenati fluffed her lines on her hurdling bow at Newton Abbot but remains with potential and could also have a say along with the twice-placed Elated who now steps up in trip

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NELSON (IRE)

B m Mount Nelson - Taws James Bowen

Old Gold Racing with Francesca Cumani Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Barry Moorhead Francesca Cumani, Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWWon sole start in points Built on hurdling debut promise to the odds in 7-runner novice at Perth (2 1/2m) 48 days ago. Still looked green there so seems sure to progress again and a big player despite conceding weight all round TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 ELATED (GB) (37) 533-3

5 11-2

B m Passing Glance - Jet Set (IRE) Ben Jones

Lady Dulverton

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Lady Dulverton Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise shown in 2 bumpers last winter and also when third in a pair of 2m maiden hurdles at Chepstow and Warwick this spring This daughter of Passing Glance could have more to offer now stepping up in trip TFRHHHII BHA99

3 MARIA MES (FR) (161) 50-

Ch m Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Vandaletta (FR)

Jamie Snowden Racing Club

5 11-2

Jonathan Burke

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mr Marc Bouyssou Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Appealing pedigree but yet to offer much in bumpers at Sandown and Uttoxeter either side of Christmas Goes hurdling now after a layoff TFRHHHII BHA-

4 EVENING TESS (GB) (28) 56-22

Bl f Dink (FR) - Grassfinch

Mr Dan Skelton

Br Alne Park Stud

4 10-10

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWDink mare who has improved with each of her four runs, second of 7 her handicap debut at Newton Abbot (2 1/4m) 28 days ago. Holds very good form claims back in maiden company. TFRHHHHI BHA99

5 FRENATI (GB) (14) 012-F

B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Free Thinking

Kelly, Langford and Spratt

4 10-10

Sam Twiston-Davies

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Upton Viva Stud geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWFair Stratford bumper winner in March and bettered that form when second under a penalty in similar company at Newton Abbot following month. Fell 1st in novice at Newton Abbot (17f) on hurdles bow 14 days ago but remain type to do well in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 MY LADY D’EX (FR) (27) 0-0

Gr f Masked Marvel - Soiree d’Ex (FR)

Mr Richard Hobson

4 10-10

James Best

Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br S.C.E.A. La Chaussee LAP Electrical Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Has a good pedigree but has offered little in a pair of bumpers at Newton Abbot and here (tongue tied) this spring Lots more needed now going hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA2025: SHE IS FOR ME BOYS 6 11 6 Gavin Sheehan 11-10 (Jamie Snowden) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Viscountess Nelson (IRE), 5-2 Evening Tess (GB), 6-1 Elated (GB), Frenati (GB), 9-1 Maria Mes (FR), 33-1 My Lady d’Ex (FR)

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SECOND RACE 3.00

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 104YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SUN RACING THE HOME OF RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (ARC SUMMER CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER)

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): A Honeyball (38 wins from 137 runners, 28%) runs GORE POINT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs ATREIDES LONGEST TRAVELLER: DOCTOR GLIDE trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 148 miles.

None of these can be ruled out but A LITTLE SOMETHING can race off the same mark as when easily opening her account at Stratford last time and could get an uncontested lead, too. C&D winner Atreides didn’t enjoy the rub of the green when sixth at Worcester after a break, while the returning Gore Point and recent dual points scorer Doctor Glide also need factoring into this competitive handicap

1 DOCTOR GLIDE (FR) (19) P0P2-11

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Cavaliere (FR)

8 12-0

Mr Edward Vaughan (7)

Mr T. Vaughan Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Mr Camille Ferchaud & Mr Thomas Maudet DragonBet

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland but his first 3 hurdling runs for this yard this winter have been anything but encouraging Won twice in points last month though so could take a step forward back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA104

2 ATREIDES (IRE) (19) 511U2-6 CD

B or Br g Califet (FR) - Wind And Reign (IRE)

8 11-12

Bradley Harris (3)

The Chancers Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Paul McKeon

TIMEFORMVIEWWon back-to-back handicaps at Plumpton and over C&D in December Suffered a poor run after 4 months off when sixth of 9 in handicap chase at Worcester (2 1/2m) 19 days ago. Visor back on and needs considering for in-form yard. TFRHHHHI BHA102

3 GORE POINT (GB) (195) 125342- 6 11-7

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Preveza (FR)

Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr M. W. Pendarves Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Porlock Vale Stud geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWScored twice over hurdles at Newton Abbot last summer In the frame on all his 3 runs over fences, splitting 2 next-timeout winners at Taunton (2 1/4m) in November Off since but has won off a break so not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA97

4 FOOTLOOSE MAN (GB) (17) 5512-61 CD 7 11-2

B g Telescope (IRE) - Alikat (IRE)

Mr Richard Hobson Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

NON-RUNNER

Br Mickley Stud LAP Electrical Ltd

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TIMEFORM VIEW All his 4 wins have been gained here and he arrives on the back of C&D success in 6-runner handicap chase 17 days ago. Scored readily there but has an 8lb higher mark to defy now TFRHHHII BHA92

5 A LITTLE SOMETHING (GB) (24) 2/3P22-1 D 7 10-13

B m Dartmouth - Somethinaboutmolly (IRE) Ben Jones

Mrs Zara Tindall

Br Mrs Zara Tindall

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

TIMEFORMVIEWGained a deserved breakthrough victory when easily landing the odds in 3-runner handicap chase at Stratford (19f) 24 days ago. Could get her own way in front here so big shout off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA89

6 WELLWILLYA (GB) (35) 4P12/2-4 C 8 10-6

Gr g Universal (IRE) - Mons Meg Paul O’Brien

Mr L. J. Burden Helen Nelmes, Dorchester

Br Mrs M. L. Luck

TIMEFORMVIEW Unreliable individual overall but he has resumed from 11 months off with a pair of creditable efforts to make the frame at Exeter and over C&D this spring This course winner is no forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA82

2025: JACK SPARROW GREY (FR) 6 11 9 Freddie Mitchell 8-11 (Gary & Josh Moore) 6 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 A Little Something (GB), 3-1 Footloose Man (GB), 6-1 Gore Point (GB), 7-1 Doctor Glide (FR), Atreides (IRE), 16-1 Wellwillya (GB)

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THIRD RACE 3.30

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF TREVOR SCHOOLEY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 3lb.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (16 wins from 83 runners, 19%) runs SUN JOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (11 wins from 47 runners, 23%) runs SIXTY PLUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: SUN JOY trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 150 miles.

GRANNY HAWKINS continues to defy the handicapper and Alan King’s improving hold-up mare is taken to bag a 4-timer at the chief expense of Almuhit, who reverts to this sphere on a lenient mark. Sun Joy should be fitter for a recent seventh here after an absence and is the pick of the rest.

1 SIXTY PLUS (IRE) (88) 11606P-

6 11-11

Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Dam Royale (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

Terrahawks James Owen, Newmarket

Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyed a fine summer jumping campaign last year, winning 4 handicaps on the bounce at up to 2 1/2m Ended last season with a string of low-key performances but freshened up since so could bounce back in a change of headgear TFRHHHII BHA115

2 ALMUHIT (IRE) (10) 1/2002-4

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ezima (IRE)

The Cheeky Pups

7 11-5

Harry Cobden

Faye Bramley, Lambourn

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Scotty Brand Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWGood fourth in big-field Punchestown handicap in Apil Not at his best back on the Flat with eighth at Thirsk 10 days ago but a likely player reverted to hurdles off a handy-looking mark TFRHHHHI BHA109

3 BREAK POINT (GB) (17) 0U/213-0

6 11-5

B g Iffraaj - Final Set (IRE) Kielan Woods

If only partnership Luke Dace, Billingshurst

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Retraining of Racehorses, Luke Dace

TIMEFORMVIEWDual-purpose performer who finally opened his account in either sphere at Perth last August for Olly Murphy. Ran just once for James Owen and beat one for new yard in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m) 17 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA109

4 GRANNY HAWKINS (GB) (52) 302111-

7 11-4

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Arctic Actress Tom Bellamy

Exors of the Late Mr G. Kennington

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Mr A J Davenhill & Mrs A L Davenhill Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWUpwardly-mobile hold-up mare who completed a hat-trick in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (2m) in April. Up another 6lb but had something up her sleeve there. Big shout in her bid for a 4-timer TFRHHHHH BHA108

5 SUN

JOY

(FR) (27) 0/2412-0

Ch g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Joyeuse Marche

Ms A. E. Embiricos

Br Henri-Alex Pantall & Yvette Pantall

7 11-2

Callum Pritchard

Ben Pauling, Naunton

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded Ludlow handicap (21f) in October. Only twice raced since and shaped as if needing the run after 6 months off when seventh of 8 in handicap here (19f) 27 days ago. Should strip sharper now TFRHHHII BHA106

2025: JUNKANOO 8 12 0 Caoilin Quinn 9-4 (Gary & Josh Moore) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Granny Hawkins (GB), 5-2 Almuhit (IRE), 4-1 Sun Joy (FR), 5-1 Sixty Plus (IRE), 25-1 Break Point (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 4.00

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 210YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE WEATHERBYS RACING BANK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Honeyball (38 wins from 137 runners, 28%) runs BALLYFINN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs GATA BAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPECIAL JOHN trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 169 miles.

SPECIAL JOHN had a bit up his sleeve when scoring at Bangor and a 7lb rise might prove lenient. He can beat penalised Worcester winner Gata Ban and Ballyfinn, who’ll be suited by the return to this longer distance.

1 SPECIAL JOHN (IRE) (25) 11552-1

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Royal Choice (IRE)

Matt Griffiths Luggs Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br J. Lenihan

TIMEFORMVIEWWonhisfirst2startsoverfenceslastseasonatExeterandWincanton.Incommandalongwayoutwhenaddingtohistallyina10-runnerhandicapchaseatBangor (3m, good to soft) 25 days ago, scoring with more superiority than the bare margin suggests, and he’s likely still ahead of his mark. TFRHHHHH BHA110

2 BALLYFINN (IRE) (27) 3044-14 CD

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Boro Time (IRE)

8 11-9

Chad Bament (5) Crest Racing V

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Crest Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWRelished the emphasis on stamina when notching a first chase success at this C&D last month, beating Gata Ban by 4 lengths. Unsuited by the shorter trip here last time and he’s respected only 1lb worse off with that rival this time TFRHHHII BHA105

3 GATA BAN (IRE) (4) 6634-21

B m Getaway (GER) - Meryemnana (IRE)

The Boot Inn Partnership

9 10-7 (in7lbex)

Dylan Johnston

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br A. Larkin 2 D Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWStep back in the right direction when second to Ballyfinn at C&D last week and built on that when recording a smooth-travelling success in an 11-runner handicap chase at Worcester (23f, good to soft, 5/1) 4 days ago. Turned out quickly under a penalty now. TFRHHHHI BHA82 (+9)

4 EDGEWELL (IRE) (21) 0114-3P

B g Well Chosen - One Edge (IRE)

8 10-6

Harry Reed Lads That Lunch

Nick Scholfield, Lambourn

Br Hugh J. Holohan Etsome Arms Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t always convinced with his attitude but reacted well to a change of headgear when landing back-to-back Hereford handicaps in March/April Lacklustre efforts on his last 3 outings, though, and reapplication of blinkers will need speak resurgence TFRHHIII BHA88

2025: MORFEE (IRE) 9 11 6 James Best 2-1 (Seamus Mullins) 5 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Stewards Note:

EDGEWELL: Following its run on 20/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Special John (IRE), 2-1 Gata Ban (IRE), 13-2 Ballyfinn (IRE), 11-1 Edgewell (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 4.30

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE JEWSON 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): G & J Moore (70 wins from 358 runners, 20%) runs GALACTIC JACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs GALACTIC JACK LONGEST TRAVELLER: KATES CHOICE trained by Mrs N Evans, Abergavenny, 160 miles.

MISTRESS FOX is going the right way and the slightly shorter trip might prove beneficial to this keen-going mare. She gets the verdict over Easter Icon, who was running well when departing through no fault of his own last time, and recent Ffos Las winner Kates Choice.

colours no horse age st lb

1

EASTER ICON (GB) (47) U/0054B- C

Ch g Sixties Icon - Vive Ma Fille (GER)

7 12-0

Isabelle Ryder (5)

Mrs S. Bullock Gary Brown, Swindon

Br Jonathan Mitchell Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWSuited by the step back up in trip when fourth of 9 at Stratford in March and looked sure to be placed when brought down at the last over C&D the following month. Has run well on both previous visits to this track and he holds solid claims again. TFRHHHHI BHA95

2 DUNADEN ISLAND

(GB) (24) 4/P4P3-4

Ch m Dunaden (FR) - Island of Memories (IRE)

8 11-13

Rian Corcoran (5)

Chris Tory Ian Chanin, Thorverton

Br Stour Valley Thoroughbreds Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWDunaden mare who was successful in points but has gone backwards from relatively promising Rules debut, failing to see out a longer trip when fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (3 1/4m, good to soft) 24 days ago. This should be more suitable but still has a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA94

3 KATES CHOICE (IRE)

(21) 0542-F1

6 11-13

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Royal Choice (IRE) Ben Poste

Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br J. Lenihan

TIMEFORMVIEWEx-Irish mare capitalised on a reduced mark to win a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (2 1/2m, good to soft) 21 days ago, idling in front but kept up to her work Respected from just 4lb higher. TFRHHHHI BHA94

4 A

TICKATICKATIMING

B m Sixties Icon - Hi Note

(GB) (65) 34/243P- 8 11-11

Marc Goldstein

The Bull boys Sheena West, Lewes

Br Miss S. West Southdowns Unleashed

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up at Plumpton in February and finished a close third in 4-runner handicap there on her penultimate outing Dropped out so tamely last time that it’s possible all wasn’t well, but that’s far from an ideal preparation for this now stepping back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA92

5 OUR BROTHER JOHN (IRE)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Dark Diva

(31) 3//3P2-23 BF 9 11-8

David Bass

Mr I. M. Cobbold Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant

Br The Jacobean Group Prolinx Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a bit when reaching the frame in a pair of novice hurdles in July 2023 but pulled up in a handicap chase later that year Successful just once from 9 starts in points since and he’s hard to make a case for back under Rules in a visor. Has had breathing operation since last run. TFRHHIII BHA89

6 GALACTIC JACK (IRE) (24) 45//P43-3

6 11-3

B g Galileo (IRE) - Jack Naylor Caoilin Quinn

Mark & Maria Adams Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br Denford Stud Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOne-timeusefulFlatperformerarrivesonthebackof2placedeffortsbutalsodisplayedwhyheremainsamaideninthissphereonbothoutings,jumping poorly at Taunton in April and looking a difficult ride at Stratford (hung left throughout) 3 weeks ago. Others look more solid overall TFRHHHII BHA84

7 MISTRESS FOX (GB) (35) 0P004-2 6 11-3

B m Order of St George (IRE) - Bobble Mist (IRE) Bradley Harris (3)

Mr Michael Hawker Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Michael Hawker

TIMEFORMVIEWVery easy to back but she produced a much improved effort when second of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (2 3/4m, good) 35 days ago. Drop back in trip should suit this headstrong sort and she can do better again for an in-form yard. TFRHHHHH BHA84

8

KYLENOE DANCER (GB) (19) 33/3/1P-3 CD 8 10-13

Ch m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Kylenoe Fairy (IRE)

Mr Ed Hawkings

Br Bramdean Breeders Partnership

Tom Bellamy

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark on secondstart for her new yard at Fontwell last May but clearly hasn’t been the easiest to train, pulling up on return from an 11-month absence in late-March Back to form when third of 7 at Worcester (2 1/2m, good) 19 days ago, but her task is now to back that up TFRHHHII BHA80

9 CHARLES MORIN (GB) (23) 6400U/4- 5 10-12

B g Churchill (IRE) - Colourful

Mr Hugh J. F. Lang

Sean Houlihan

Pat Phelan, Epsom

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Ede’s (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWJust modest on the Flat and hasn’t even matched that so form over hurdles. Decent third on the level at Lingfield on her penultimate start but couldn’t beat a rival there last time and he’s opposable sporting cheekpieces for the first time over obstacles. TFRHHIII BHA79

10 MAESTROW (GB)

(39) 0000-5

Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Tennewrow (IRE)

Leadenhall Grapes Racing

4 10-9

Beau Morgan (5)

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Andrew Bickmore Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW From a good yard but has offered little in bumpers/hurdles to date Worth betting check now handicapping over a longer trip TFRHHHII BHA82

2025: MARKET HOUSE (IRE) 5 11 10 Sean Bowen 11-10 (James Owen) 6 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Visor worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5. Stewards Note:

CHARLES MORIN: Following its run on 18/5/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Galactic Jack (IRE), 9-2 Kates Choice (IRE), 11-2 Mistress Fox (GB), 8-1 A Tickatickatiming (GB), Kylenoe Dancer (GB), 9-1 Easter Icon (GB), 12-1 Maestrow (GB), 20-1 Charles Morin (GB), 22-1 Our Brother John (IRE), 40-1 Dunaden Island (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 5.00

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 166YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CATHEDRAL WEALTH AHEAD OF THE FIELD 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 raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (8 wins from 58 runners, 14%) runs MUSKERRY ROCK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (12 wins from 24 runners, 50%) runs MUSKERRY ROCK LONGEST TRAVELLER: MUSKERRY ROCK trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 126 miles.

MUSKERRY ROCK produced a career best when making all in a Wexford hunter chase last month and looks most interesting switched back to hurdling on his first start for Dan Skelton. Fravanco showed more over C&D last time and can chase the selection home ahead of Alan Bresil.

1 MUSKERRY ROCK (IRE) (34) 10330-1

B g Shirocco (GER) - One Treasure (IRE)

Hools & Forces Partnership

7 12-0

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Timothy Considine Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEWDual winning pointer who caused a minor surprise when winning 8-runner hunter chase at Wexford (23f, good to soft) last month. Joined the powerful Skelton yard (£17,000) a fortnight later and he’s open to improvement from 15lb lower hurdles mark on the back of that significant stable switch TFRHHHHH BHA100

2 ALAN BRESIL (GB) (16) 5050-52

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Smuglin

Nick Scholfield Racing Club

6 11-13

Harry Reed

Nick Scholfield, Lambourn

Br R. F. Broad Nick Scholfield Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWStrictily produced his best effort in handicaps when last of 2 finishers in a 4-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f, good to firm, 3/1) 16 days ago, though he rather went about things in laboured fashion and will probably need to produce a better performance to score here. TFRHHHII BHA99

3 JACK THE SAVAGE

(GB) (78) 554414- D

B g Passing Glance - Catching Zeds

John Frampton & Laura Horsfall

9 11-4

Sean Bowen

Laura Horsfall, Towcester

Br Harris & Ford Ltd Abacus Securities Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWEnded a long losing run from a career-low mark in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, good to soft, 3/1) in March and ran to a similar level when fourth of 7 at Southwell (3m, good to soft) later that month. Respected from unchanged mark. TFRHHHII BHA90

4 FRAVANCO (GB)

(47) 0//6/5052- 7 11-3

Ch g Proconsul - Meebo (IRE)

Forest Farm Racing

Br Mrs L. N. Harmes & Mr M. Willis

Marc Goldstein

Michael Madgwick, Denmead

The Injured Jockey Fund

TIMEFORMVIEWAll-weather winner on the Flat who produced his best effort over hurdles to date when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 47 days ago. Could still do with brushing up his jumping but claims in this company. TFRHHHHI BHA89

5 GOOD GIRL RACHEL (IRE) (21) P3000-4

B m Mahler - Sherchanceit (IRE)

6 10-7

David Noonan Masterstroke Racing Club

Br Mrs Mary O’Connor

Ben Clarke, Corscombe

Ben Clarke Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThirdinanIrishpointinJanuarybutyettobetterformin4startsoverhurdles,findingnoprogressforthelongertriporswitchtohandicapswhenfourth of 8 at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Even longer trip here should suit, though, and she now sports a first-time visor TFRHHHII BHA79

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Visor worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Muskerry Rock (IRE), 7-2 Alan Bresil (GB), 5-1 Fravanco (GB), 6-1 Jack The Savage (GB), 9-1 Good Girl Rachel (IRE)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.30 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, June 4th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 8th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. Weatherbys will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £50. - Closed June 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

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Second Race 3.00 - THE SUN RACING THE HOME OF RACING 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, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, June 4th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 8th. Penalties, after May 30th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Sun Racing will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 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 8 entries at £30. - Closed June 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Third Race 3.30 - THE CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF TREVOR SCHOOLEY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 8th. Penalties, after May 30th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A prize will be given to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 8 entries at £38. - Closed June 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 3lb.

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Fourth Race 4.00 - THE WEATHERBYS RACING BANK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (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 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 £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 8th. Penalties, after May 30th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Weatherbys Racing Bank will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 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 12 entries, 1 at £8 and 11 at £44. - Closed June 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

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Fifth Race 4.30 - THE JEWSON 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 0-100. Enter by noon, June 4th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 8th. Penalties, after May 30th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Jewson will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £30. - Closed June 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Sixth Race 5.00 - THE CATHEDRAL WEALTH AHEAD OF THE FIELD 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, June 4th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 8th. Penalties, after May 30th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Cathedral Wealth will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 8 entries at £30. - Closed June 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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