Welcome to Hereford Racecourse this evening, for the first of two transferred fixtures from Worcester racecourse.
We also welcome our sponsors this evening, CopyBet, Wye Valley Skips, Wye Valley Metals and the Green Dragon Hotel Hereford.
Our previous fixture saw the return of the Richard Layton Charity Evening, we are delighted that the raceday raised over £50,000 again for the chosen charities, and that the aim to‘Make Mental Health the Front Runner’in the farming community will go from strength to strength.
The fixture was also our final planned meeting of the calendar so we crowned our leading Owners, Trainer and Jockey as below, based on number of wins at Hereford in the 2025-2026 season:
- Leading Jockey: Tom Bellamy
- Leading Trainer: Nicky Henderson
- Leading Owners: Kayley Woollacott Racing Club
We thank everyone for their support this season, we race again next Tuesday 12th May where tickets again will be just £10. We then 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
Have a fantastic day with us today and see you again on Tuesday 12th May
Best wishes,
Camilla Esling, General Manager
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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
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TUESDAY 5TH MAY
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
Guy Upton (Chief Steward) Roger Bellamy (Stewards’Panel Chair)
Daniel Andrews, Sophie Candy, Ben Ford
STARTERS
Ciaran McKee
Lee Jones
JUDGE
Guy Lewis
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Chris Hill
VETERINARY OFFICER
Jessica Rainbow
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Ed Shaw, BVSc, MRCVS
Mark Georgetti, MVB, MRCVS
Anne Gibbs, MRCVS
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Chris Reynolds
Dr Oliver Rintoul-Hoad
Dr Heather Clark
NURSE
Dawn Price
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Mel Baker, Jeremy Willis, Steve Fox, Jane Southam
COMMENTATOR
David Fitzgerald
BETTING RING MANAGER
Andy Collins
GENERAL MANAGER
Camilla Esling
CLERK OF THE COURSE
Molly King
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
Oliver Whittaker
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Camilla Esling
PADDOCK PRESENTER
Cornelius Lysaght
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previous performances
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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-
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B g Court Cave (IRE) - Whataliability (IRE)
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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.
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A WARM WELCOME TO TODAY'S OWNERS & TRAINERS
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.
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FIRST RACE 5.42
THREE MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (3M 1F 44YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET SUPPORTING UK RACING 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, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): H Daly (12 wins from 67 runners, 18%) runs PETTY CASH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs MAHLER MOON WEIGHTWATCHER: THE GYPSY DAVEY won off a handicap mark of 111, his rating is now down 7lb to 104. LONGEST TRAVELLER: SMURFETTE trained by T Ellis, Rugby, 78 miles.
SMURFETTE, Mahler Moon and Maximum Offers all arrive at the top of their game and they are preferred in that order. Market support for The Gypsy Davey would be interesting.
colours no horse age st lb
1 MAXIMUMOFFERS(IRE)(19)12/3431-CD
B g Getaway (GER) - Gaye Lady (IRE)
L H & A Snowden & Mr J E Snowden
7 12-0
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Knocktartan House Stud BetVictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner last spring and has been going the right way over fences, landing the odds in 3-runner event over C&D 19 days ago (only one other finisher). Could still have more to offer TFRHHHHI BHA110
2 SMURFETTE(GB)(42)31/2312-
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Veronaise (FR)
G & T Racing Club
Br Colm Donlon & Dan Skelton
8 11-13
Jack Andrews
Tom Ellis, Rugby
TIMEFORMVIEW Returned from a spell on the sidelines better than ever, placed on first 2 starts this winter prior to resuming winning ways in smooth style at Southwell in March. Went close to following up there later in the month and remains of interest. TFRHHHHH BHA109
3 PETTYCASH(IRE)(46)21/263P-
B g Getaway (GER) - Edermine Blossom (IRE)
Strachan Corbett Salwey Thompson Coltman
9 11-12
David Bass
Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Ms S. McDonnell Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t run badly on the back of another breathing operation when third at Ludlow in February but found to be lame when pulled up at Newbury following month. Doesn’t stand much racing and has tongue strap applied for the first time TFRHHHII BHA108
4 MAHLERMOON(IRE)(23)23P121-D
B g Mahler - Celestial Spirit (IRE)
8 11-10
Jonathan Burke
Mrs K. M. Pink Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Miss Lillian Barry BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Going through a good spell having won 2 of his last 3 starts, forging clear from his 2 rivals at Wincanton latest Must be respected in current form. TFRHHHHI BHA106
5 THEGYPSYDAVEY(IRE)(39)52644P-C
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Rose N Alice (IRE)
8 11-8
Mr Barry Thomas Stone (7)
Mr Billy Bates Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
Br Mr William Bates
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredtwicehereovershorteraroundthistimelastyearbutarrivesonthebackof3poorefforts,thefirstbeatenbackfrom5monthsoff at Newton Abbot 39 days ago Has tumbled in the weights however and booking of promising Irish amateur catches the eye. TFRHHHII BHA104
6
EDGEWELL(IRE)(11)520114-CD
8 10-8
B g Well Chosen - One Edge (IRE) Harry Reed Lads That Lunch
Nick Scholfield, Lambourn
Br Hugh J. Holohan Etsome Arms Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t always convinced with his attitude but reacted well to a change of headgear in recent months, winning back-to-back C&D handicaps refitted with cheekpieces. Never looked like landing hat-trick at Fontwell 11 days ago, however. TFRHHHII BHA90
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 6. Stewards Note: PETTY CASH: Following its run on 20/3/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
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UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING
It is a condition of entry to this racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid bookmakers badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets in the course of their business Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted from the racecourse
PHOTOGRAPHY
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SECOND RACE 6.12
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SAFER GAMBLING AT COPYBET
MAIDEN 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): J Snowden (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs MACHETE BEACH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs ALEX THE GREAT AND & THE CRAFTYMASTER LONGEST TRAVELLERS: MACHETE BEACH trained by J Snowden, WHATCOMBE trained by F Bramley, Both Lambourn, 77 miles.
MACHETE BEACH, a lightly-raced dual winner on the Flat for Harry Charlton, showed enough on his hurdling debut at Plumpton last May to believe he’ll reach a similar standard over hurdles, so he’s a straightforward choice to come out on top in what looks a notably weak maiden. Backer Bilk was given a considerate introduction to hurdling over C&D last month and is entitled to build on that, whileThe Craftymaster, a dual winner at up to 2m on the level this year, won’t fail for stamina.
colours no horse age st lb
1 ALEXTHEGREAT(IRE)(19)0-
Gr g Camelot - Moonrise Landing (IRE)
Mill House Racing Syndicate
6 11-4
Lilly Pinchin
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Oak Hill Stud Mill House Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive on the Flat and was never competitive after a scrappy jump at the second when tried hurdling over C&D last month TFRHHIII BHA-
2
DELTALEGEND(IRE)(382)
B g Camelot - Delta Dreamer
Mr T. G. Williams
Br Glenville Bloodstock Ltd
6 11-4
Charlie Price
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) who won twice at Lingfield in 2024 but below form last year Has left Michael Keady ahead of this switch to hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 HADERACH(GB)(164)PP-
B g Cracksman - Singing Sky
Stephen Allen
Br Pineapple Stud Ltd
5 11-4
Daire McConville (7)
Stephen Allen, Chipping Norton
TIMEFORM VIEW Soundly beaten in 2 minor events on the Flat in 2024 for Charlie Fellowes and has since been pulled up in a pair of 2m Huntingdon maiden hurdles Hood and tongue strap combination now applied (also had a breathing operation). TFRHIIII BHA-
4 MACHETEBEACH(GB)(359)3-
B g Territories (IRE) - Serenada (FR)
Value Racing - Machete Beach
5 11-4
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br D. J. and Mrs Deer BetVictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat performer, scoring twice over 1 1/2m for Harry Charlton in 2024 Offered plenty to work on switched to hurdling when third of 8 at Plumpton (2m) last May and seems sure to do better TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 NOBLEDON(IRE)(45)3F/20//P6-
Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Pops Choice (IRE)
Rupert Frost & John Murray
Br Patrick Cronin
7 11-4
Jonathan Burke
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points but hasn’t offered much under Rules so far.
6
THECRAFTYMASTER(GB)(18)
Ch g Master Carpenter (IRE) - With Distinction
R Miles, V Miles, T Stamp & Partner
Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S
TFRHHIII BHA-
6 11-4
Charlie Deutsch
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Rosie Gedge-Gibson Mill House Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on the Flat, resuming winning ways in a change of headgear at Lingfield in March (2m) Ran poorly on rare turf start at Bath last time ahead of this switch to hurdling.
7 BACKERBILK(GB)(19)0-
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Marenko
If only partnership
TFRHHHII BHA-
4 10-12
Nick Slatter (3)
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Retraining of Racehorses, Pragnell S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest 1 1/4m handicap winner on the Flat who was given a considerate introduction to hurdling over C&D last month, closing up late without being knocked about.
TFRHHHII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
WHATCOMBE(IRE)(11)40-
B g Camelot - Duchess Andorra (IRE)
4 10-12
Richie McLernon
The Cheeky Pups Faye Bramley, Lambourn
Br M. Ryan
TIMEFORM VIEW Went the wrong way on the Flat and little promise in 2 runs over hurdles, dropping away tamely at Chepstow latest. TFRHHIII BHA-
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
HADERACH: Following its run on 22/11/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise
BACKER BILK: Following its run on 16/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free
Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Machete Beach (GB), 15-2 The Craftymaster (GB), 12-1 Backer Bilk (GB), 16-1 Whatcombe (IRE), 18-1 Noble Don (IRE), 28-1 Alex The Great (IRE), 33-1 Delta Legend (IRE), 150-1 Haderach (GB)
THIRD RACE 6.47
THREE MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 1F 119YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET OVERNIGHT BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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): J & A O’Neill (20 wins from 89 runners, 22%) runs THE LONG WALK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (3 wins from 6 runners, 50%) runs DOUBLE CLICK LONGEST TRAVELLER: QUEENS VENTURE trained by D Summersby, Kellacott, 170 miles.
DOUBLE CLICK benefited from the increase in trip when comfortably beating The Long Walk over C&D last month and is selected to overcome a 5lb higher mark. I Spy A Diva is well treated on the pick of her form and needs considering back from a break
1 ISPYADIVA(GB)(124)0/0/6043- 9 11-8
B m Telescope (IRE) - Molly’s A Diva Ciaran Gethings Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br J. F. Perriss Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner over hurdles who confirmed her return to form when third in 8-runner handicap at Windsor (2 1/2m, good) on New Year’s Day. Reappears from a break off a 1lb lower mark and shouldn’t be taken lightly. TFRHHHHI BHA117
2 MUSIQUEDEFEE(IRE)(11)12P0P0-CD
Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Fairy Tale (FR)
The Happy Amigos
Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
7 11-8
Joshua Bryan
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived over hurdles last year, winning 4 times (including over C&D). Has failed to fire since, though is possibly still finding her way since changing yards and shouldn’t be written off. TFRHHHII BHA117
3 EARTHKING(IRE)(26)1/U1654-D
10 11-7
B g Shirocco (GER) - Beach Beauty (IRE) Jack Tudor
Mr R. M. Penny Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Messrs Eric Keane & Pat Keane
TIMEFORM VIEW Notched a fourth career success when scoring at Uttoxeter (23f) in July but hasn’t travelled with much fluency on 2 of his 3 subsequent starts, including on his return from 7 months off at Taunton on most recent outing. TFRHHHII BHA116
4 QUEENSVENTURE(IRE)(150)42/113P-
6 11-7
B m Westerner - Bobbi’s Venture (IRE) Bryan Carver little acres racing Dean Summersby, Kellacott
Br Pat Moore
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner for Dan Skelton who did all she could when third on stable debut at Newcastle in November but followed it up with a shocker at Chepstow the following month. Down 3lb and is capable fresh TFRHHHII BHA116
5 DOUBLECLICK(IRE)(29)24P431-CD 8 11-6
Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Katmai (IRE)
Isabelle Ryder (5) Foxtrot Racing Double Click Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mr K. D. Cotter Foxtrot Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on a more encouraging run at Ffos Las when resuming winning ways in 7-runner handicap over C&D (good) last month, by 6 1/2 lengths from The Long Walk, staying on well Fancied to overcome a 5lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA115
6 CHAVEZ(IRE)(67)5FP/0/P6- 10 11-6
B g Yeats (IRE) - Rock The Baby (IRE)
Charlie Deutsch
Mr Malcolm C. Denmark Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Declan Phelan Leaflet Company Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at best for Willie Mullins Missed whole of 2025 but hinted at a rival at Doncaster on most recent chase start in February Reverts to hurdling from a 10lb lower mark TFRHHHII BHA115
7 THELONGWALK(IRE)(29)1P3P02- 6 11-2
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Collen Beag (IRE)
Richie McLernon
Martyn and Elaine Booth Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br James A. Slattery
Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Returned to form back under less testing conditions when 6 1/2 lengths second of 7 to reopposing Double Click in handicap over C&D (good) last month, just about staying the longer trip Has same mark to work with. TFRHHHII BHA111
1-2-3: 1.DOUBLE CLICK (IRE) 2.I SPY A DIVA 3.THE LONG WALK (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
FOURTH RACE 7.17
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WYE VALLEY METALS 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): J Snowden (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs DONNIE AZOFF TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (3 wins from 6 runners, 50%) runs DONNIE AZOFF LONGEST TRAVELLER: CLUAIN CHORMAIC trained by K Jewell, Sittingbourne, 197 miles.
MOUNT ANGLESBY found only a trio of less exposed rivals too good at Plumpton on his most recent outing and remains of interest with his previous form also looking solid. American Sniper and handicap debutant Cluain Chormaic head the dangers
colours no horse age st lb
1 AMERICANSNIPER(IRE)(117)0/60324-
B g Malinas (GER) - Mountain Leap (IRE)
Jack Tudor
Mr Peter W. Garnsworthy David Pipe, Wellington
Br George Doyle W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when runner-up at Taunton (19f) in December Fared best of the pacesetters back there the following month and this represents a slight drop in grade TFRHHHHI BHA120
2 MOUNTANGLESBY(IRE)(29)221614-D
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Galshan (IRE)
Mr M. Edwards
Br Ms Cora Cronin
7 12-0
Tom Broughton (5)
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Cemented excellent start for this yard when recording win number 2 in handicaps at Warwick (21f) in March Beaten only by 3 less-exposed rivals off a mark 4lb higher at Plumpton since and remains of interest. TFRHHHHH BHA120
3 DONNIEAZOFF(IRE)(179)350315-CD
Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Bonny River (IRE)
Jamie Snowden Racing Club
10 11-13
Isabelle Ryder (5)
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br P. J. Reynolds BetVictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t need to improve to resume winning ways in a small field here (21.7f) in October. Found his brief run of good form coming to a halt at Fontwell the following month and given a break since. TFRHHHII BHA119
4 PIKEROAD(GB)(92)5U1456- 7 11-8
B g Yeats (IRE) - Ile de See (FR)
Mr Roger Harrison
Freddie Keighley (5)
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Greenlands Farm Stud FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEW Looked likely winner when unseating on second chase start at Ludlow and quickly made amends under a well-judged ride in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter(23.3f,soft)inNovember RespectableeffortsatCheltenham(3m)priortofindingthedropintripagainsthimatSouthwell(21/2m). TFRHHHII BHA114
5 CLUAINCHORMAIC(IRE)(27)005323-
Br g Vadamos (FR) - Sounds Charming (IRE)
Oppenheimer, Keogh & Churcher
5 11-7
Tom Cannon
Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne
Br Jim & John Lawler Karen Jewell Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown fair form when placed on 3 of her 4 starts over hurdles, including when third of 12 in 19f maiden at Fontwell last month Into handicaps now and his opening mark looks workable TFRHHHHI BHA113
6 INDIVIDUALISTE(FR)(38)PP/P0PP-
Gr g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Intellingencia (FR)
8 11-2
Alice Stevens (3)
Mr Owen Daley Ben Lund, Bridgwater
Br S.A.R.L. European Bloodstock Management Retraining of Racehorses S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser at best but lost his way for Gavin Cromwell and was pulled up back over hurdles on first outing for current yard at Uttoxeter in March Plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA108
7 OAKLEY(GER)(38)P31044-CD
B g Protectionist (GER) - Ovambo Lady (GER)
Mrs C. Williams
Br Dr A. Bolte u. Dr H. H. Leimbach
8 11-0
Mr Barry Thomas Stone (7)
Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous efforts for the yard well behind when scoring with plenty in hand over C&D in November Disappointing next 2 outings but took a step back in the right direction when fourth in 19f handicap at Stratford on latest start TFRHHHII BHA106
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.
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FIFTH RACE 7.47
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GREEN DRAGON HOTEL NOVICES’HANDICAP HURDLE
RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (PenaltyValue £4066.37)Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (15 wins from 49 runners, 31%) runs ETTORE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs ETTORE LONGEST TRAVELLER: SOUTHEY trained by E Pickard, Taunton, 87 miles.
Nicky Henderson operates at an excellent 34% strike-rate at Hereford and ETTORE won’t need to pull out much more for headgear to strike on handicap debut. American Empire returned from a break to place in a C&D maiden 19 days ago and is second choice ahead of Tao Enki.
colours no horse age st lb
1 NOTSOSOBERS(GB)(10)4240/50-
7 12-0
B g Jack Hobbs - Ruby Rambler David Bass Spencer-Herbert, Herbert & McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br The Dennis Family & Partners Pragnell S TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner but drawn a blank over hurdles/on Flat since. Well held in 1 1/4m Leicester handicap on the Flat just 10 days ago and it remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles sparks a revival. TFRHHIII BHA104
2 TAOENKI(FR)(58)50/5350- 6 11-13
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Lady Needles (IRE) Ciaran Gethings
Not Another Partnership 2 Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki
Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers. Ran to a similar level when third in 2 1/2m Leicester maiden hurdle in December Hasn’t reproduced that twice since but not disgraced when seventh of 13 on 2m Warwick handicap debut and this is less competitive. Wears first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA103
3 AMERICANEMPIRE(IRE)(19)1/63243-
B g Australia - Rivers of Babylon (IRE)
Thomas Fearn
6 11-12
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Exors of the late Mr G J Freyne Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who has placed 3 times in maiden/novice hurdles, returning from 6 months off/breathing operation to finish third over C&D (good) 19 days ago. Respected handicap newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA102
4 SOUTHEY(IRE)(123)6/15342-
Ch g Tamayuz - Mikandy (IRE)
Mr Malcolm Enticott
6 11-10
Ben Godfrey
Ella Pickard, Taunton
Br Lasnawood Ltd & Tullis Park Rose Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in maiden hurdles in 2024 and runner-up in a 2m handicap chase at Ayr in January on his final start for Stuart Crawford. Competes off the same mark now reverting to the smaller obstacles for new yard TFRHHHII BHA100
5 ETTORE(IRE)(23)630- 4 11-5
B g Sottsass (FR) - Recambe (IRE)
Exors of the Late John Connolly
Br Bloodstock Agency Ltd
Nico de Boinville
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Eclipse Partners Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair performer on Flat for Roger Varian Has shown an aptitude for hurdling in 3 outings for Nicky Henderson and won’t need to raise his game too much in first-time cheekpieces to make a successful start to his handicap career TFRHHHHH BHA101
6
TRIPLEHAYCH(GB)(24)P000F0-
B g Kayf Tara - Buxom (IRE)
7 10-7
Sean Houlihan Oaktree Racing Club
Br Mr A. J. & Mrs J. Ward & Mr G. Wragg
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished second in a small-field point but little promise over hurdles, including well beaten on his completed start in handicaps TFRHHIII BHA83
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2, 5. Hood worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Southey (IRE), 9-4 American Empire (IRE), 17-2 Tao Enki (FR), 9-1 Ettore (IRE), 10-1 Not So Sobers (GB), 33-1 Triple Haych (GB)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
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SIXTH RACE 8.17
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 8YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
WYE
VALLEY SKIPS 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. (PenaltyValue £3247.81)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Williams (5 wins from 47 runners, 11%) runs DANNY’S FRIEND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Williams (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs DANNY’S FRIEND LONGEST TRAVELLER: KILL THE GROOVE trained by K Jewell, Sittingbourne, 197 miles.
KALLY DES BRUYERES left his chasing debut form behind when landing a gamble under this rider at Market Rasen and can make another bold bid from the front. The trip was too far for Danny’s Friend last time and he’s well worth another chance having scored over C&D in good style the time before. Away For The Night has made a bright start over fences and is the pick of the rest
colours no horse age st lb
1 AWAYFORTHENIGHT(IRE)
(30)600521-
B g Getaway (GER) - Inchiquin High (IRE)
Bryan Carver
Miss P. Morris Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br M. G. Ronayne Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler but already a better chaser, off the mark at the second attempt at Plumpton last month Likely to be competitive again. TFRHHHHI BHA96
2 KILLTHEGROOVE(IRE)(27)P62435-
Br m Getaway (GER) - Mixie The Pixie (IRE)
N. Emanuel & B. Chantler
Br P. Brolan
6 11-9
Tom Cannon
Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne
Karen Jewell Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort over hurdles when close second at Plumpton (2m) in January. Below that level next 3 starts, however, including on chase debut latest. TFRHHIII BHA91
3 KALLYDESBRUYERES(FR)(30)F45141-D 6 11-7
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Ally des Bruyeres (FR)
The Close Shave Partnership
Charlie Maggs (3)
David Dennis, Banbury
Br Florence Thomas de Gigou & Tangi Saliou DD Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over hurdles at Huntingdon in March and he was quick to make his mark in this sphere in 8-runner handicap at Market Rasen (17f) last month, jumping well from the front and always holding on. Can make another bold bid. TFRHHHHH BHA89
4
DAANY(IRE)(23)P50002-D
B g Pivotal - Ejadah (IRE)
Duckhaven D Kenealy W Sprigg M Sprigg
9 10-13
Gavin Sheehan
Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Fire Defence Servicing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times over hurdles in 2024/25 Struggled for form last season but back on track sent chasing when second at Wincanton 23 days ago. Needs to build on that TFRHHHII BHA81
5 DANNY’SFRIEND(IRE)(146)000515-CD
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Baby Briggs (IRE)
Sue Howell
7 10-12
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br John Mounsey Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden over hurdles but confirmed chase debut promise when easily winning C&D handicap in November Disappointed over longer trip following month but worth another chance back from a break and returned to 2m TFRHHHHI BHA80
6 MISUENO(IRE)(13)0/6PP02-D
Bl g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Azagirl (IRE)
Mr C. Brace
Br Elvira Kinsella Garcia
7 10-8
Liam Harrison
David Brace, Bridgend
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded back-to-back wins over hurdles in spring 2024 and stopped the slide on just his third outing for the yard when second at Taunton 2 weeks ago, albeit flattered by proximity to a thriving novice Makes chase debut TFRHHHII BHA76
7 FOXWALLACE(IRE)(42)24P6PP- 8 10-6
B m Mahler - Bob Robin (IRE) Ben Godfrey
M. Enticott / Ella Pickard Racing Club Ella Pickard, Taunton
Br Terence Leonard
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Stratford off similar mark last spring but arrives on the back of 4 poor efforts, including back from 3 months off at Taunton 6 weeks ago Headgear on TFRHHIII BHA74
1-2-3: 1.KALLY DES BRUYERES (FR)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8 O’GRADY’SHILL(IRE)(21)545535- 7 10-5
B m Kingston Hill - Darsi O’Grady (IRE)
Miss Sarah-Jayne Davies
Br Ms M. Kavanagh
Charlie Price
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
SJD Racing, Js Sports UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point 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. Change of headgear.
9
TFRHIIII BHA73
PRAIRIEQUEEN(GB)(18)453233- 6 10-5
Br m Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Lupa Montana (USA)
Clear Racing & Partner
Br Ashbrittle Stud
Sean Houlihan
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Clear Financial Advice Ltd, Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW Long-standing maiden but has taken well to chasing set against her low standards, placed at Taunton and Exeter in recent months Did too much back over hurdles last time.
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7.
Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 7.
Stewards Note:
PRAIRIE QUEEN: Following its run on 17/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free
TFRHHHII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Kally des Bruyeres (FR), 5-1 Away For The Night (IRE), Danny’s Friend (IRE), 13-2 Mi Sueno (IRE), 7-1 Daany (IRE), 8-1 Prairie Queen (GB), 25-1 Fox Wallace (IRE), 33-1 Kill The Groove (IRE), 40-1 O’Grady’s Hill (IRE)
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First Race 5.42 - THE COPYBET SUPPORTING UK RACING 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, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. 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 3rd. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they 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 15 entries at £44. - Closed April 29th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.12 - THE SAFER GAMBLING AT COPYBET MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 29th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a momento 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 18 entries at £50. - Closed April 29th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE
Third Race 6.47 - THE COPYBET OVERNIGHT BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a momento 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 18 entries at £38. - Closed April 29th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 3lb SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.17 - THE WYE VALLEY METALS 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Wye Valley Metals have kindly sponsored this race and will present a momento 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 April 29th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 7.47 - THE GREEN DRAGON HOTEL NOVICES’HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 novice 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 3rd. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Green Dragon Hotel have kindly sponsored this race and will present a momento 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 13 entries at £38. - Closed April 29th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
Sixth Race 8.17 - THE WYE VALLEY SKIPS 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 0-100. Enter by noon, April 29th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Wye Valley Skips have kindly sponsored this race and will present a momento 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 15 entries at £30. - Closed April 29th, 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.
