Welcome to Hereford Racecourse this afternoon, for the second of two transferred fixtures from Worcester racecourse.
We also welcome our sponsors CopyBet and Ludford Car Parts Group, and we are very grateful for their support here today.
Last week we were able to crown the winners of our Best Turned Out Horse Award League, with the yard winning a bumper hamper of grooming products, and the winning most groom winning £100 cash prize, congratulations to our winning yard and top groom for the 2025-2026 season;
- Winning Yard: Sarah-Jayne Davies
- Winning Groom: Ryan Bradford (Sarah-Jayne Davies Racing)
Thank you for your support this season at Hereford, myself and the team would also like to extend our thanks to all the Owners, Trainers, Jockeys, Stable Staff and raceday staffing teams for their support throughout this season. We will reopen the gates in October for our Season Opener fixture plus lots more to look forward to:
- Tuesday 13th October – Season Opener
- Monday 26th October – Halloween Family Raceday
- Thursday 12th November – Winter Afternoon Racing
- Wednesday 25th November – Winter Afternoon Racing
- Tuesday 8th December – Festive Racing
- Saturday 19th December – Christmas Jumper Raceday
Best wishes,
Camilla Esling, General Manager
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABANDONMENT POLICY
In the event of racing being abandoned, the following rules apply:
• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race – badge valid for the next race meeting or full refund
• Abandonment prior to completion of the 3rd race – 50% refund
• Abandonment thereafter – no refund
No refunds will be made on the day of racing
All refunds should be claimed in writing within 14 days of the abandoned meeting
Please enclose your badge/s as proof of admission and send them to: Racecourse Office, Hereford Racecourse, Roman Road, Hereford HR4 9QU. Please PRINT your name clearly and send with the returned badges.
ADMISSION BADGES
Racegoers are politely requested to ensure their badges are worn and to be clearly visible at all times If you have purchased an E-ticket, please ensure you have this with you at all times
BABY CHANGING FACILITIES
Baby changing facilities can be found in the main toilet block next to the raceday office to the left of the main entrance and in the Rusty Bridge Restaurant toilets Please ask a member of staff for details of a private breast feeding area, if required
DISABLED VISITORS
Forward parking is available for blue badge holders, stewards will direct you. For disabled visitors requiring a carer, the carer is admitted free of change There is a disabled viewing area accessible through Rusty Bridge for wheelchair users, and disabled toilets on site.
DOGS
Racegoers are not permitted to bring dogs onto the racecourse at any time during the raceday, with the exception of guide dogs for the blind and hearing dogs. During hot weather, it should be remembered that Police and RSPCA officials reserve the right to force entry into any vehicle to release an animal if suffering.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Hereford Racecourse employs safety stewards. In the event of an emergency which requires evacuation a public announcement will be made and the stewards will direct you to a safe area.
FEEDBACK
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FIRST AID
The first aid room is located inside the main entrance.
LITTER
Please help us keep Hereford Racecourse tidy by disposing of your litter and old betting slips in the bins provided
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT HEREFORD
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.hereford-racecourse.co.uk
PHOTOGRAPHY
Flash photography is not permitted at any time Press and Commercial photographers must pre-arrange the necessary permission with the racecourse office at least 7 days before the race meeting Amateur photographers are only permitted to take photographs in the areas normally open to the public and should not encroach upon areas specifically designated for or used by professional photographers Professional filming and photography takes place here at Hereford Racecourse for various publications and broadcasting, and racegoers (including families) consent to being filmed, photographed and otherwise recorded by Hereford Racecourse or any third party authorised by Hereford Racecourse
SAFETY
In the interests of public safety all visitors to the Racecourse should follow directions of the Safety Stewards on the Stands and the Raceday Staff throughout the racecourse Please do not leave bags or your possessions unattended at any time as this could cause a security alert. The racecourse reserves the right to ask anyone clearly under the influence of alcohol to leave at any time Racegoers are requested to be particularly aware of their personal safety in all areas where they come into close contact with the horses, such as the parade ring and the horse walks
TUESDAY 12TH MAY
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
Steve Drowne (Chief Steward) Roger Bellamy (Stewards’Panel Chair)
Daniel Andrews, Chris Hill, Greg Pearson
STARTERS
William Jordan
Ciaran McKee
JUDGE
Guy Lewis
CLERKS OF THE SCALES
Amy Fairclough
Michael Roberts
VETERINARY OFFICER
Graham Potts
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Ed Shaw, BVSc, MRCVS
Mark Georgetti, MVB, MRCVS
Anne Gibbs, MRCVS
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Heather Clark
Dr Stuart Cowen
Dr Graham Cook
NURSE
Lindsey Brennan
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Mel Baker, Jeremy Willis, Jane Southam, Joanna Vickers
COMMENTATOR
Martin Harris
BETTING RING MANAGER
Stephen Rann
GENERAL MANAGER
Camilla Esling
CLERK OF THE COURSE
Molly King
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
Oliver Whittaker
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Camilla Esling
PADDOCK PRESENTER
Cornelius Lysaght
Hereford Racecourse is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses
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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD
form guide
previous performances
/=new season
colour graphic weight st-lb
horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain No of days since last ran
1COURTLIABILITY(IRE)(27)2-
-=new year
Bold type shows Point-to-Point form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite age
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B g Court Cave (IRE) - Whataliability (IRE)
NashWebbPaverVandenberghe&10Percenters
Br Brendan K. Fitzpatrick
411-4
Harry Bannister
Harry Whittington, Sparsholt
TIMEFORMVIEW Cost £88,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point and has won a Fontwell bumper and 21f Sedgefield novice hurdle for new connections. Good chance he can make it 3 in a row TFRHHHHH BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
Selected to win the race
Good chance of being placed. By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
Can be given little or no chance
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.
You must be 18 or over to place a bet
You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet
If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
Today’s Owners & Trainers lounge is located in the Rusty Bridge restaurant overlooking the racecourse.
Complimentary tea, coffee & luncheon is available throughout the day (on production of the correct voucher) with a full pay bar and tote betting. Susan Mackay is your dedicated hostess and here to help Owners throughout today.
The Syndicate Lounge is located in the Parade Ring Marquee, for those with pre-registered badges.
Complimentary tea, coffee & biscuits are available throughout the day with a full pay bar and tote betting.
FIRST RACE 2.38
THREE MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (3M 1F 44YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THEWORCESTER RACECOURSE LADIES DAY 6TH JUNE NOVICES’LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money 1st £4726, 2nd £2362. (Penalty Value £6178.77)
BOY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest,
QUEENSBURY BOY can put his experience to good use back at a right-handed track up against a chase debutant who proved expensive to follow in handicap hurdles.
Br g Doyen (IRE) - Queens Wild (IRE)
Mr Martin Gowing & Mr David Jewers
7 11-10
James Bowen
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br R. Guiry Fairplay Exchange S TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper/dual hurdle winner for Harry Derham and had been steadily progressive over fences for this yard until a wayward display at Kelso in February However, expected to bounce back returned to a right-handed track with yard in good
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Aimigayle
Tom Bellamy Park View Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Crawford-Smith Family & Suzy Smith Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Completed hat-trick in Uttoxeter novice in the autumn but has proved expensive to follow in handicaps since. Bred to make a chaser. TFRHHHHI BHA115
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 2 Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
SECOND RACE 3.08
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 4F 194YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Longsdon (12 wins from 64 runners, 19%) runs DELPOTRO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs QUICK SHARPENER LONGEST TRAVELLER: BEEP BEEP BECKY trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 82 miles.
DELPOTRO quickly returned to form after a break when third at Plumpton in March and has good prospects of dominating this small-field affair at a track which often suits tearaway front runners. Quick Sharpener is hard to catch right but is capable from this mark if revitalised by a change of yard.
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Flaming Flower (IRE)
Gavin Sheehan Foxtrot Racing Quick Sharpener
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Richard O’Connor Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S
TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent type who lost his way last season but could be revitalised by a change of yards TFRHHHHI BHA110
2 DELPOTRO(FR)(57)1P1243-
B g Masked Marvel - Tigrine (FR)
Jon’s Birthday
Br E.A.R.L Elevage Des Loges
6 11-12
Sean Bowen
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
TIMEFORMVIEWFree-goingfront-runnerwhogoesparticularlywellatSedgefield,notchingsecondsuccessatthatcourseinSeptember BelowparoverC&DinNovember but wasted no time getting back to form when third at Plumpton (17f) 4 months later and has excellent claims stepping back up in trip. TFRHHHHH BHA108
3 BEEPBEEPBECKY(IRE)(69)2/6600-
B m Feel Like Dancing - Granny C (IRE)
Mr G. C. Myddelton
5 10-6
Toby Wynne
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Thomas Fleming and Eoin O’Callaghan Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to pull up any trees in 4 runs over hurdles but was runner-up in a point earlier in her career and could fare better now switching to chasing with a first-time tongue strap enlisted TFRHHHII BHA88
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 3 Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2.
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
THIRD RACE 3.38
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES THE LUDFORD CAR PARTS GROUP 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): D Skelton (15 wins from 71 runners, 21%) runs HIDDEN FORTUNE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 30 runners, 33%) runs HIDDEN FORTUNE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIASSE D’ARGENT trained by T R Gretton, Inkberrow, 138 miles.
HIDDEN FORTUNE improved on her Rules debut form when finding only one too good again in a Fakenham bumper last month and looks the way to go, especially with the longer trip promising to suit on this switch to hurdling Lady Kara and Kittys Glance are obvious threats
1 KITTYSGLANCE(GB)(55)3/001-D
B m Passing Glance - Midnight Cataria
Tom Bellamy Pitchall Stud Partnership Alan King, Barbury Castle Br Pitchall Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSomepromiseinacoupleofbumpersandleftherhurdlingdebutformbehindinafirst-timehood(onthebackofabreathingoperation)whenwinning6-runner maidenatHuntingdon(21/2m,goodtosoft)inMarch.Shewasfoundtohavebledonthatoccasionbutstillmeritsrespectunderapenalty. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 HIDDENFORTUNE(IRE)(36)1/22-
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Pippa (IRE)
Mr Jarlath Patrick Conway
5 11-0
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Oliver & Alan Loughlin The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has found only one too good on both her starts in bumpers. Step up in trip sure to suit on her hurdling debut and holds leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 LADYKARA(GB)(8)22442-3
Gr m Kapgarde (FR) - Karalee (FR)
Upton House Stud
5 11-0
Luke Scott (3)
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Dr R. D. P. Newland Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and similar standard over hurdles, running up to her previous best when third of 7 in 2 1/2m maiden at Fakenham last week Sets the standard TFRHHHHI BHA105
4
LIASSED’ARGENT(FR)(23)56-
B m Tirwanako (FR) - Villebruyere (FR)
6 11-0
Benjamin Macey (5)
Rees & Partners Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
Br Etienne Raquin & Elodie Raquin
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed only a bit more than on debut when sixth of 13 in 2m maiden at Stratford (good to soft) 23 days ago Up in trip TFRHHIII BHA-
5 MRSCRAVATTE(IRE)(8)50/F0-0
B m Wings of Eagles (FR) - Cavs Girl (IRE)
6 11-0
Lee Edwards
Miss Julia Oakey Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br M. H. Oliver
TIMEFORM VIEW Unpromising in bumpers but shaped better than in her sole outing in bumpers sent hurdling in a first-time hood when seventh of 13 in 2m maiden at Warwick (2m, good) last week, not knocked about Up in trip TFRHHIII BHA-
6 NANNYMOORESBRIDGE(IRE)(194)05P-
Gr m Kingston Hill - Chanceux Houx (FR)
5 11-0
Ben Godfrey
The Ella Pickard Racing Club Ella Pickard, Taunton
Br S. Brennan
TIMEFORM VIEW No promise in 2 bumpers/Stratford maiden hurdle. Has had a breathing operation. TFRHIIII BHA-
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No 1, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.
Stewards Note:
NANNYMOORESBRIDGE: Following its run on 30/10/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
RACING PWR OF DISCOVER THE
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT HEREFORD
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.hereford-racecourse.co.uk
FOURTH RACE 4.10
THREE MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 1F 119YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET SAYS THANK YOU TO HEREFORD 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): K Bailey & M Nicholls (7 wins from 44 runners, 16%) runs CAMPAIGN TRAIL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Bailey & M Nicholls (1 win from 2 runners, 50%) runs CAMPAIGN TRAIL
WEIGHTWATCHER: I AM SPIDER MAN won off a handicap mark of 104, his rating is now down 7lb to 97. LONGEST TRAVELLER: I AM SPIDER MAN trained by B Murphy, Caerfyrddin, 140 miles.
I AM SPIDER MAN was suited by how the race developed at Newton Abbot last week but he found only a reformed Skelton-trained one to be too good and a reproduction of that form may well suffice. CampaignTrail fared best of the pacesetters on his most recent at Southwell and is feared most back down in grade
1 CAMPAIGNTRAIL(IRE)(41)303/043- 6 12-1
B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Greta (FR)
Tom Bellamy
It’s Only Money Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Capricorn Stud Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive stayer on Flat who overcame long absence to score on hurdle/yard debut at Doncaster in November 2024 Has yet to add to his tally but stepped up on recent run when third in 3m handicap at Southwell in April and of interest back down in grade TFRHHHHI BHA111
TIMEFORMVIEWA2-timehurdleswinnerforCharlesByrnesatSligoin2024 Hasstruggledfordifferenttrainersbutstoppedtheslideonsecondstartforthisyardwhen second of 8 in 3 1/4m handicap at Newton Abbot last week, albeit suited by the way the race developed Big chance if backing that up TFRHHHHH BHA97
5
BORDERGEM(GB)(20)424525-
6 10-11
B m Gemix (FR) - Border Flora Lorcan Williams
Notre Cheval Partnership
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br T. C. Dawson Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who bounced back to form after 12 weeks off when second of 6 in a 2 1/2m handicap here in March
Caught out for a change of pace upped in trip at Taunton (3m) since TFRHHHII BHA93
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1. Stewards Note:
HEARD THAT: Following its run on 23/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Catwalk Girl (IRE), 11-4 I Am Spider Man (IRE), 4-1 Campaign Trail (IRE), 5-1 Border Gem (GB), 15-2 Heard That (IRE)
1-2-3: 1.I AM SPIDER MAN (IRE) 2.CAMPAIGN TRAIL (IRE) 3.CATWALK GIRL (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
FIFTH RACE 4.45
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FIRST PAST THE POST AT COPYBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 Owners Prize Money 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (PenaltyValue £3247.81)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (19 wins from 66 runners, 29%) runs MAN OF THE SEA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 30 runners, 33%) runs ICE JET
WEIGHTWATCHER: IKIGAI STAR won off a handicap mark of 101, his rating is now down 7lb to 94.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: CELINE MAN trained by J R Jenkins, Royston, 136 miles.
ICE JET is in top hands and only narrowly failed to make a winning handicap hurdle debut at Wetherby last time. He can make amends here. Man of The Sea and Ikigai Star rate the principal dangers.
colours no horse
1 MANOFTHESEA(IRE)(25)243632-
Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Hurricane Lily (IRE) Jack Tudor Dajam Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Stephanie Hanly
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in a pair of handicap hurdles in November and has had a recent pipe-opener on the Flat Merits consideration TFRHHHHI BHA99
2 JACKHOOLA(GB)(74)121200-D
B g Jack Hobbs - Hoola Hula
6 11-12
Stan Sheppard
Value Racing - Jack Hoola Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot Galebreaker S
TIMEFORM VIEW On the up fitted with headgear in handicaps last term, scoring at Huntingdon and Southwell, but it was disconcerting to see him back out of things on his final 2 outings. Others convince more. TFRHHIII BHA97
3 MIDNIGHTPASS(GB)(20)260334- 5 11-10
B m Passing Glance - Midnight Gem
James Bowen
Ms G. E. Morgan Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Ms Gillian E Morgan Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponthefirstof2startsinbumpersandshowedsteadyimprovementin3hurdlerunslatelastsummer Backfrom6-monthabsence when good fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle over similar trip at Taunton 20 days ago and warrants respect. TFRHHHII BHA95
4
IKIGAISTAR(IRE)(34)455533-D
Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Mi Raccomando
The Ikigai Partnership
Br Effevi SRL
6 11-9
Lilly Pinchin
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dropped down the weights and posted best effort for some time when third of 5 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Fontwell (2 1/4m, good) 34 days ago. Enters calculations TFRHHHII BHA94
5 JACKELINE(GB)(38)253PP0-C
Ch m Jack Hobbs - Ballinlina
Mrs R. Jowett
7 11-3
Daniel Sansom (3)
Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br P. Balding We Do Vans S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has lost her way, looking temperamental. Well beaten back over hurdles at Newton Abbot last month Blinkers back on and comes with risks attached TFRHHIII BHA88
6 THEPADSTER(FR)(25)0r404-
B g Rio de La Plata (USA) - Pussy Galore (IRE)
5 11-1
Callum Pritchard
The Family Affair Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br S.A.S. Haras Le Gue Fire Defence Servicing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step forward when fourth of 6 in Exeter novice hurdle in November but hasn’t built on that in a couple of starts since Now tried in cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA86
7 ICEJET(IRE)(56)0002- 4 10-13
Gr g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Star Jet (IRE)
Chris and May Mullin
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Ladis The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual who posted his best effort in this sphere when narrow second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (2m, good to soft, 7/1) 56 days ago. Raised 6lb since but may have more to offer yet. TFRHHHHH
1-2-3: 1.ICE JET (IRE) 2.MAN OF THE SEA (IRE) 3.IKIGAI STAR (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
(99)P00- 4 10-2
Ch g Australia - My Order James Best S Keable L Cullimore G Tuck Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Douglas Stevenson
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form at best on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott Showed little in 3 starts over hurdles for present yard, before failing to beat a rival back on the Flat in February. Likely best watched on handicap hurdle debut from 3lb out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA78
9 CELINEMAN(IRE)(82)02/PP//P0-
B g Milan - One Cool Dame (IRE)
8 10-2
James Davies
Mr James O Regan J. R. Jenkins, Royston
Br Mr Trevor Mahon
TIMEFORM VIEW Unable to make an impact in a couple of runs for Henrietta Knight in 2024 and, following a breathing operation in the interim, it’s been a similar story in 2 starts for current yard 4lb out of the handicap TFRHIIII BHA69
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 5. Visor worn by No 2.
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4.
Stewards Note:
THE PADSTER: Following its run on 17/4/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed LAUNCESTON: Following its run on 2/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Ice Jet (IRE), 13-2 Man of The Sea (IRE), Midnight Pass (GB), 8-1 Ikigai Star (IRE), 10-1 Jack Hoola (GB), 14-1 Jackeline (GB), The Padster (FR), 25-1 Launceston (IRE), 66-1 Celine Man (IRE)
SIXTH RACE 5.20
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE HEREFORD SEASON FINALE
OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A King (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs MASTER ROQUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (2 wins from 24 runners, 8%) runs MASTER ROQUE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: FIVE LANES trained by T Dennis, Bude, 173 miles.
There’s surely more to come from LOST IN THE DREAM, who overcame notable greenness when making a successful start to his career atTaunton last month, so he’s taken to defy a penalty. Master Roque finished down the field in a valuable bumper at Newbury on his debut but is likely to show the benefit of that initial outing now eased appreciably in grade 1-2-3:
B g Pastorius (GER) - Lomitas Dream Sean Bowen
Mark & Maria Adams Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br M.& Frau M. Adams/ Frankreich Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEW Pastorius gelding who overcame extreme greenness to make a winning start in 7-runner bumper at Taunton (2m) last month, just holding on after idling late on Sure to improve and this looks a good opportunity under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 MAYO(GB)(249)40-
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Coco Frongelli
5 11-2
James Bowen
Jolly Condiments Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Dr F. O’Malley & Mr E. O’Malley Fairplay Exchange S
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped like a stayer on the first of 2 starts in bumpers for Christian Williams last summer More one for longer trips over jumps in due course. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 FIVELANES(IRE)(24)r-
B g Vadamos (FR) - Five of Spades (IRE)
4 10-10
Sean Houlihan
Mrs Jill Dennis Tim Dennis, Bude
Br Anthony Walsh
TIMEFORMVIEW Vadamos gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Costacurta and fair hurdler/ fairly useful chase winner Latino Fling. Ran out on his sole outing in points. TFRHHIII BHA-
4
MASTERROQUE(FR)(52)0-
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Baby Cat Delaroque (FR)
Mr J. Law
4 10-10
Tom Bellamy
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Mrs Elodie Mongin Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £54,000 brother to French hurdler Iban Roque. Showed only a bit in a well-contested bumper at Newbury on debut in March but could fare appreciably better in these calmer waters. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 MONSIEURFERNAND(FR)(64)06- 4 10-10
Gr g Fly With Me (FR) - Valia du Reponet (FR)
Monsieur Fernand Syndicate
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown little in a pair of bumpers.
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
NON-RUNNER
Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Br Mr Sebastien Berger & EURL AGB Agency Oliver Signy Racing LLP S
TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Lost In The Dream (GER), 7-4 Master Roque (FR), 16-1 Five Lanes (IRE), 18-1 Mayo (GB)
RACE RESULT:
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RICHARD DAVIS AWARD
For the Top Conditional Jockey riding at Cheltenham, Chepstow, Hereford, Ludlow, Stratford, Warwick and Worcester during the period.
3rd May 2025 – 25th April 2026
(Sponsored by the Cheltenham & Three Counties Race Club)
Scoring: a Winner 10 points, a Second 7 points, a Third 4 points, a Fourth 2 points.
Final Placings for the 2025 – 2026 season
1st Callum Pritchard 319 pts
2nd Toby McCain-Mitchell 264 pts
3rd Freddie Gordon 171 pts
4th Tristan Durrell 157 pts
5th Isabelle Ryder 156 pts
Richard Davis was a talented jump jockey tragically killed in a fall over fences in 1996. This award is named in his memory.
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.38 - THE WORCESTER RACECOURSE LADIES DAY 6TH JUNE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6178 to the winning horse and £2843 to the second for novice five yrs old and upwards. £58 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 10th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after May 2nd, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). The racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner.They will also present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, responsible for the best turned out horse in the race 5 entries, 3 at £11 and 2 at £58. - Closed May 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362. (Penalty Value £6178.77) SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 3.08 - THE COPYBET OVERNIGHT BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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, and the third £1081. 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. May 10th. Penalties, after May 2nd, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner.They will also present a prize to the person , in their opinion, responsible for the best turned out horse in the 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 £44. - Closed May 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE
Third Race 3.38 - THE LUDFORD CAR PARTS GROUP 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, May 6th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Ludford Car Parts Group have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner In addition , they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the best turned out horse in the race 23 entries at £50. - Closed May 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
Fourth Race 4.10 - THE COPYBET SAYS THANK YOU TO HEREFORD 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 10th. Penalties, after May 2nd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner.They will also present a prize to the person , in their opinion, responsible for the best turned out horse in the race 14 entries at £38. - Closed May 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 4.45 - THE FIRST PAST THE POST AT COPYBET 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, May 6th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 10th. Penalties, after May 2nd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner.They will also present a prize to the person in their opinion, responsible for the best turned out horse in the race 22 entries at £30. - Closed May 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.20 - THE HEREFORD SEASON FINALE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, May 6th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race The Racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner.They will also present a prize to the person , in their opinion, responsible for the best turned out horse in the race 15 entries at £22. - Closed May 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
