Worcester Racecard - Friday 22nd May

WELCOME BACK TO WORCESTER RACECOURSE, FOR OUR FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE RACES SEASON OPENER.

All the Worcester Racecourse team wish you a very warm welcome, and we are thrilled to have the gates back open again. After the unfortunate loss of our first two fixtures of the season, I am pleased that so many of you have decided to join us this evening

We are delighted to welcome CopyBet as our official betting partner for 2026, helping us deliver another packed schedule of high-quality race days on the bank of the River Severn.

On the track this evening we have a total of 72 horses across 8 races. Thanks to CopyBet, Purple Granite and the friends of Fen Collinson-Hughes for your sponsorship and support this evening, we are truly thankful and hope that you enjoy a great evening with us.

Huge congratulations Fergal O’Brien for his recent charity parachute jump!!! You will be able to witness Fergal’s jump through our screens this evening. Fergal’s charity skydive was for Dementia Carers Respite, who offer fantastic support to carers. You will find a QR code that you can use to donate and collection buckets circulating. Further information on this great charity is available within this racecard.

Once the racing action drawers to a close, the evening continues with Fran Sheridan live after racing in the marquee lawn to keep the good vibes flowing into the evening.

For any enquiries or feedback, please do get in touch with one of our team members on 01905 25364 or email info@worcester-racecourse.co.uk

We will race again in just under a week’s time on Thursday 28th May so hopefully we can welcome you back here then.

Have a great evening and good luck, Michael Thomas General Manager

RACEDAY TEAM

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FRIDAY 22 MAY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

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No.ofdays sincelastran colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

form guide previous performances

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite age

1 HUNT BALL (IRE) (109) 2304-11 CD

B g Winged Love (IRE) - La Fandango (IRE)

Atlantic Equine

weight st-lb

10 11-12

Andrew Tinkler

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Michael Slevin Novae Management Limited Br TIMEFORM VIEW Still capable of smart form over fences last season and made most of 2 good opportunities back over hurdles in May. This a lot harder but still the one to beat.

TFRHHHHI BHA135

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

FIRST RACE 4.57

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE COPYBET AND WORCESTER PARTNERS FOR 2026 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): N & W Twiston-Davies (17 wins from 94 runners, 18%) runs ELECTRIC EDDY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs ELECTRIC EDDY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALBA CRUS trained by W Greatrex, Upper Lambourn, 70 miles.

APPLICATIONOFCASH has started life well for Gordon Treacy and is fancied to quickly resume winning ways after a late blunder scuppered his chance at Wincanton last time Electric Eddy could emerge as the main danger freshened up after an underwhelming effort at Hutingdon.

1-2-3: 1.APPLICATIONOFCASH (IRE) 2.ELECTRIC EDDY 3.ZERO TOLERANCE (GER)

1 BONGO MAN (GB) (46) 303P20-

B g Jack Hobbs - Miss Tongabezi

6 12-0

Sean Bowen

The JGF Racing Club Billy Aprahamian, Towcester

Br Paul Webber Racing & Overbury Stallions Lockwood Premium

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler at his best Only seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (2m) 46 days ago. More needed now going chasing. TFRHHIII BHA100

2

ALBA

CRUS

(IRE) (17) 51034-0

Gr g Jimmy Two Times (FR) - Kolosseum (GER)

5 11-12

James Bowen

Mr Scott Turner Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe Warren Greatrex Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW A fair bumper winner Has failed to kick on over hurdles, ninth of 10 in handicap at Ffos Las (2 1/2m) 17 days ago. Makes chasing debut now with tongue strap added. TFRHHIII BHA98

3 ELECTRIC EDDY (GB) (151) 013/P2P- CD 8 11-12

B g Mount Nelson - Airlie Beach (IRE)

Sam Twiston-Davies

Mrs. Rowland Crellin Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mr Rowland Crellin Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning 2m hurdler. Made a promising switch to fences when second at Hereford in November but off since being pulled up at Huntingdon following month. Worth another chance after a break. TFRHHHHI BHA98

4 ZERO TOLERANCE (GER) (13) 3/2334-3 9 11-10

B g Lord of England (GER) - Zegna (GER)

Conor Ring

Mr L. Fell Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan

Br Graf u.Grafin v. Stauffenberg Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 17 runs and found little when a below-form third of 9 in handicap chase at Hexham (2m) 13 days ago. Needs to step forward. TFRHHHII BHA96

5 APPLICATIONOFCASH (IRE) (51) P/35516- D 8 11-2

B g Hillstar - Radical Rascal (IRE)

Rathkenny Racing Syndicate

Rian Corcoran (5)

Gordon Treacy, North Tawton

Br M. Dalton Km Carpentry & Maintenance

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning start for current yard at Taunton (2m) in March but unable to recover from a blunder 3 out when sixth in handicap at Wincanton (2 1/2m) following month. Player off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA88

2025: BARRANCO (IRE) 8 10 9 Toby Wynne 9-4 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: BONGO MAN: Following its run on 6/4/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right and stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Zero Tolerance (GER), 7-2 Electric Eddy (GB), 9-2 Alba Crus (IRE), Applicationofcash (IRE), 5-1 Bongo Man (GB)

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 5 minutes after that announcement.

CUSTOMERS OF THE BOARDS

Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the“off”.

Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket. All tickets will remain valid for one month.

RECORD TIMES

2m (Hurdle) Moonday Sun (USA) (3yo+) 30Aug16 3m 37.30s

2m½f (Chase) Mercian King (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17 3m 50.90s

2m4f (Hurdle) Doubly Clever (IRE) (3yo+) 01Sep19 4m 37.90s

2m4f (Chase) Rene’s Girl (IRE) (4yo+) 12Oct17 4m 39.90s

2m7f (Hurdle) Rolling Maul (IRE) (4yo+) 17Sep18 5m 24.20s

2m7f (Chase) Go Another One (IRE) (4yo+) 01Sep19 5m 21.40s

DISCOVER BRITISH RACING’S

SECOND RACE 5.32

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SAFER GAMBLING AT COPYBET 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): N Mulholland (34 wins from 225 runners, 15%) runs ATREIDES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (12 wins from 42 runners, 29%) runs UKANTANGO LONGEST TRAVELLER: LERMOOS LEGEND trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

LERMOOS LEGEND was clear of the rest when second at Ffos Las on last month’s return from a break and can go one place better at a course where he’s tasted success before. Atreides will be a threat if in the same form as when last seen in midwinter, while Ukantango has made a positive return to fences for the Olly Murphy stable this spring

1 FINE CASTING (IRE) (59) 4/21P43- D

B g Shantou (USA) - Fine Fortune (IRE)

Mrs S. P. Davis

10 12-1

Ben Jones

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Hugh Hazzard Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWCame good over fences at Bangor (2 1/2m, heavy) in November Respectable third of 10 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Southwell (2 1/2m, good to soft) 59 days ago. Should be competitive back chasing for last year’s winning yard TFRHHHII BHA121

2 COUNTRY PARK (IRE) (50) 24F/3F4-

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Glacial Drift

7 11-12

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Pate & Herine Bloodstock Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWStill a maiden after 11 hurdle starts but is fairly useful at his best Fell heavily at Sedgefield over Christmas and not seen again until below-par fourth at Chepstow 7 weeks ago. Makes chase debut TFRHHIII BHA118

3 UKANTANGO

(IRE)

Ch g Ocovango - Molly Be

(20) 44101-4 D

9 11-9

Sean Bowen

Ladies in Racing 1 Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Thistletown Stud Betano

TIMEFORMVIEWFirst run over fences in almost 2 years when bagging 6-runner handicap chase at Southwell (2 1/2m, good to soft) last month. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Uttoxeter (21f, good) since Cheekpieces back on TFRHHHII BHA115

4 LERMOOS LEGEND (GB) (31) 211462- C 11 11-8

B g Midnight Legend - Absalom’s Girl

James Bowen

Mr Jonathan Martin Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Fairplay Exchange

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Off 6 months, good second of 7 in handicap at Ffos Las (19f, good) 31 days ago, clear of rest Big player with that run behind him. TFRHHHHH BHA114

5 JET SMART (IRE) (20) 54311-2 CD

Ch g Jet Away - Cherry Island (IRE)

8 11-6

Bryan Carver

The Smart partnership Dean Summersby, Kellacott

Br Ms Cecily Purcell

TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins at the start of last summer, including over C&D. Off 7 months, creditable second of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (21f, good) 20 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA112

6 MELTON MOSSY (IRE) (60) 2T1061- C 7 11-4

B g Valirann (FR) - Miss Ira Zarad (IRE)

Conor Ring Vale Racing 1 Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan

Br James Flood Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWFive-time hurdle winner who struck at the second time of asking over fences in 3-runner Wincanton handicap (good) in March Tongue strap back on and 3lb higher in stronger race now TFRHHHII BHA110

7 KARNAVAL POINT (FR) (39) P10461- 6 11-2

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Meralda (FR) Rian Corcoran (5) David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington

Br Eric Becq W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWFair dual chase winner in France this year, latterly a claimer at Auteuil (2 1/4m, soft) 39 days ago. Interesting to see what the betting makes of him on first run for David Pipe TFRHHHII BHA108

8

DISCO DAVIS (FR) (55) 6/4PPP4-

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Clarinet Davis (FR)

Mr Andrew Gough

Br C Quellier, A Quellier & S Quellier

7 11-2

Charlie Price

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

SJD Racing, Js Sports UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWEnded a run of non-completions when fourth in selling hurdle at Stratford in March (final start for Dan Skelton) New connections acquired him for just 1,000 gns last month. Best watched now chasing. TFRHHIII BHA108

9 ATREIDES (IRE) (113) 2511U2- D

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

8 10-10

Bradley Harris (3) The Chancers Partnership

Br Mr Paul McKeon

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back handicaps around 2 1/2m at Plumpton and Fontwell (both soft) in December Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Wincanton (2 1/2m, heavy) in January. Claims if resuming from a break in similar form with visor swapped for cheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA102

2025: NORTHERN BOUND (IRE) 11 11 10 Ben Jones 17-2 (Ben Pauling) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 6, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Atreides (IRE), 5-1 Lermoos Legend (GB), 6-1 Jet Smart (IRE), 13-2 Melton Mossy (IRE), 8-1 Ukantango (IRE), 9-1 Fine Casting (IRE), 10-1 Karnaval Point (FR), 16-1 Country Park (IRE), 33-1 Disco Davis (FR)

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THIRD RACE 6.06

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR YRS OLD

THE COPYBET OVERNIGHT BEST ODDS

GUARANTEED

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): N & W Twiston-Davies (17 wins from 94 runners, 18%) runs C’EST POUR MOI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Bailey & M Nicholls (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs PETHER’S ANGEL LONGEST TRAVELLER: TURBOGEIST trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

TURBOGEIST makes plenty of appeal for a yard that tends to thrive at this time of the year, so he receives the vote before market clues Mossy Moon and Closing Time are two other noteworthy newcomers and strong support in the betting for either would need taking very seriously. 1-2-3:

1.TURBOGEIST (IRE) 2.MOSSY MOON (IRE)

1 BOY OH BOY (IRE) (48) 0-

B g Arizona (IRE) - Sweet Martoni Richie McLernon Exors of the Late Mr Kenneth Sneath Gary Brown, Swindon Br Thistletown Stud & K Sneath

TIMEFORM VIEW Went with no promise on last month’s debut at Huntingdon Tongue strap quickly applied. TFRHIIII BHA-

2 C’EST POUR MOI (FR) (-) 11-2

B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Caprika Royale (FR)

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (7)

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Pascal Beraud & Emmanuel Clayeux Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW£14,000 3-y-o, Pour Moi gelding. Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences in France, half-sister to French hurdle winner/chaser (2 1/4m-21f winner) Ciel Bleu Azur Wears hood. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 CLOSING

TIME (IRE) (-)

11-2

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Enchanted Moment Nico de Boinville

Michael Buckley & Simon White Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Conor Murphy Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Knock Off Soxs Newcomer from top yard TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 FAITHFUL GUARDIAN (IRE) (141) 20- 11-2

Ch g Australia - Miss Oria (IRE)

Always Trying Syndicate & Partner

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Tinnakill Bloodstock Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWAustralia gelding who showed plenty to work on when runner-up in a junior bumper at Ludlow on debut in November Failed to reproduce that form in a Cheltenham listed event on New Year’s Day but has to be respected returning to calmer waters for new yard (formerly with Alan King) TFRHHHII BHA-

5 MISTER FORB (GB) (-) 11-2

B g Telescope (IRE) - Timon’s Tara James Best

Mr Mark James Harriet Dickin, Midford

Br Mark James Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/chaser The Grey Man Yard not associated with first-time-out bumper winners. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 MOSSY MOON (IRE) (-) 11-2

B g Vadamos (FR) - Carrolls Grove

Tom Bellamy

The Lee Family, A Stennett & J Wright Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Mary M. Brennan Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£50,000 3-y-o, Vadamos gelding Dam (h87), ran twice over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Mythical Moon out of 21f hurdle winner Fabrika. By a sire that tends to put plenty of speed into his offspring and he’s an interesting newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-

7 OLLY’S ICON (GB) (29) 3- 11-2

B g Sixties Icon - Multisphere Ellis Collier (5)

Mr S. Smithurst Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan

Br Mr Scott Smithurst

TIMEFORMVIEWSixties Icon gelding Dam unraced half-sister to winning 2 1/2m hurdler Malinas Jack, from family of useful 2m/2 1/2m hurdler Western Boy. Showed ability along with considerable inexperience off the bridle when third of 8 in 2m Warwick bumper on debut last month and is entitled to improve TFRHHHII BHA-

8

TELELEO (GB) (-)

B g Telescope (IRE) - Akdana

Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 24

Br R. W. Russell

11-2

Freddie Keighley (5)

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Aklan. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 TURBOGEIST (IRE) (-)

Br g Waldgeist - Turbo Linn

Vernon & Anna Phillips & Bowen Group

11-2

Sean Bowen

Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Cathal Ennis Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Waldgeist gelding. Closely related to dual bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Flying Fortune and bumper winner Turbocharged Makes plenty of appeal on paper TFRHHHHH BHA-

10 ULTIMATELY (GB) (33) U-

B g Time Test - Independencia

Mr Eric Boumans

Br Mr E. Boumans

11-2

James Turner (5)

David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold

TIMEFORM VIEW Time Test gelding Dam maiden on Flat. Unseated rider sole start in point bumpers (Apr 19). TFRHHIII BHA-

11 PETHER’S ANGEL (GB) (-)

10-9

B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Vane St Goustan (FR) Ciaran Gethings

The Moonlighters

Br James and Jean Potter Ltd

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Pether’s Moon filly Dam unraced half-sister to French hurdlers/chasers (15f-2 3/4m winner)

Saint Goustan Blue and (17f-19f winner) Viola St Goustan. One to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Closing Time (IRE), 11-2 Faithful Guardian (IRE), 6-1 Mossy Moon (IRE), Turbogeist (IRE), 8-1 Olly’s Icon (GB), 11-1 Pether’s Angel (GB), 12-1 C’Est Pour Moi (FR), 18-1 Teleleo (GB), 25-1 Ultimately (GB), 40-1 Mister Forb (GB), 150-1 Boy Oh Boy (IRE)

RACE RESULT:

FOURTH RACE 6.41

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FEN COLLISON-HUGHES HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (D (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (43 wins from 246 runners, 17%) runs NO RISK TODAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (12 wins from 42 runners, 29%) runs EUSTACE GRENIER & L’AMALRIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHAMSAT trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.

The market should reveal plenty here but the vote goes to PREMIER TENOR who scored on the Flat in France on his sole outing to date and now starts out hurdling for the powerful Dan Skelton team. Shamsat shaped well on his hurdling bow when third at Catterick and is next on the list ahead of the Olly Murphy-trained duo L’Amalric and Eustace Grenier

colours no horse age st lb

1 ANZAC DAY (IRE) (255)

B g Australia - Merville (FR)

5 11-4

Jonjo O’Neill Jr Brook Farm Bloodstock Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Br Kildaragh Stud ABM Catering Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW A fairly useful Flat winner for Andrew Balding but off since coming in last at Ffos Las (1 3/4m) 8 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his hurdling/yard debut TFRHHIII BHA-

2 EUSTACE GRENIER (FR) (28)

4343-

B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Full Of Aloha (FR)

Mr Ralph Leonard Barton

Br Earl Haras Du Luy & Andre Duboe

5 11-4

Kevin Brogan

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

RKBR Industrial Roofing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising third of 8 in novice at Perth (2m, good) on his hurdles bow 28 days ago. This fair bumper performer seems sure to progress TFRHHHII BHA-

3 HOPJES (SAF) (36) 04/UP0-

B g Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) - Mocha Special (SAF)

Robin Dickin Racing Club

7 11-4

James Best

Harriet Dickin, Midford

Br Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor Flat maiden who has offered little in this sphere, blinkered when eleventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Hereford (2m) 36 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 L’AMALRIC (FR) (59) FP/FP3-

B g Muhtathir - Rica de Thaix (FR)

5 11-4

Sean Bowen Fools and Horses Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Ms Geraldine Mahot Betano

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to complete in points but shaped encouragingly when third of 7 in bumper at Southwell in March. Much respected now going hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 TELETIME (GB) (28) 60-

B g Telescope (IRE) - Pass The Time

5 11-4

Richie McLernon Dajam Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mike Burbidge

TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, tenth of 12 in novice at Chepstow (2m, good to firm) on hurdles bow 28 days ago. A lot more is required. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 PREMIER TENOR (FR) (223)

4 10-12

B g Ectot - Premiere Lili (FR) Harry Skelton

Mr John J Reilly Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mme A. Audebert The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEW Landed 16-runner minor event on sole start on the Flat in France in November Bred to make a hurdler and confidence behind him in the betting would look significant for top stable TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 SHAMSAT (FR) (112) 3- 4 10-12

B g Make Believe - Shabyt Brendan Powell Highflyer Bloodstock James Owen, Newmarket

Br Sumbe

TIMEFORMVIEW A fair Flat winner (stays 1 1/2m) in France. Purchased for £26,000 and made an encouraging start switched to timber when third of 9 in juvenile at Catterick (2m, soft) in January. Can build on that so rates a player TFRHHHHI BHA-

JACQUETTE (GB) (85) 600-

B m Jack Hobbs - Ley Lady Grey

Fawley House Stud

Br Fawley House Stud

6 10-11

Tabitha Worsley

Danni O’Neill, North Fawley

Fawley House Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in a pair of bumpers and she came in last of 7 in novice at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) on hurdles bow 85 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 NO RISK TODAY (FR) (18) 1/50-6

B m No Risk At All (FR) - Lilli Star (FR)

6 10-11

Jack Hogan

Mr Clarence Bennie Robinson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr Bernard Bolt BresBet

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £100,000 after winning an Irish point Well held first 2 runs but better signs when sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Warwick (2m) 18 days ago. May do better still TFRHHHII BHA-

10

THATSNOTMYNAME (GB) (30) 0-

B m Dartmouth - Ancora (IRE)

Judy & Jamie Magee

5 10-11

Tom Bellamy

Dan Horsford, Rockley

Br Dr Bryan Mayoh Rhm Horses Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Sent off 9/2 but only tenth of 14 in bumper at Ludlow on her debut 30 days ago. Makes hurdles debut now and this Dartmouth mare is clearly thought capable of better TFRHHHII BHA-

2025: ALL WELL AND GOOD 5 11 4 Sean Bowen 6-4 (Olly Murphy) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 9. Stewards Note:

ANZAC DAY: Following its run on 9/9/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Premier Tenor (FR), 4-1 Shamsat (FR), 5-1 Anzac Day (IRE), 6-1 L’Amalric (FR), 7-1 Eustace Grenier (FR), 14-1 No Risk Today (FR), 20-1 Thatsnotmyname (GB), 150-1 Teletime (GB), 300-1 Hopjes (SAF), Jacquette (GB)

FIFTH RACE 7.11

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M)

THE FEN COLLISON-HUGHES HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (D (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (43 wins from 246 runners, 17%) runs BLUE TOPAZ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (12 wins from 42 runners, 29%) runs KAYLA’S FRIEND & SONYOURASTAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUST CALL ME BUZZ trained by B Clarke, Corscombe, 125 miles.

This looks a good opportunity for CREST OF ARMS to go one better than on hurdle debut The market should offer plenty of clues regarding the remainder, notably Kind Intention, who’s been off for a year but looks interesting on the best of his bumper form.

1-2-3: 1.CREST OF ARMS 2.KIND INTENTION 3.BLUE TOPAZ

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1 JUST CALL ME BUZZ (GB) (28) 0353-

5 11-4

B g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Midnight Lira David Noonan

Mr Brian Derrick Ben Clarke, Corscombe

Br B. A. Derrick Thorne + Derrick

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in point bumpers but looked a stayer in the making when distant third of 12 on hurdles debut over this trip at Chepstow Nevertheless, this isn’t a deep race, and he could run into a place again TFRHHHII BHA-

2 KIND INTENTION (GB) (400) 254/-

B g Dartmouth - Ask Catkin (IRE)

5 11-4

Ned Fox (3) Mrs C. Antcliff Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br Catherine Antcliff Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW No match for Storming George when runner-up on debut in January last year and ran to a similar level in a pair of bumpers subsequently Bred to appreciate the switch to hurdles and one to consider if the market suggests he’s ready to roll TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 ROYAL MARK (FR) (275) 60/0P0-

B g Manduro (GER) - Rahada (GER)

5 11-4

James Best

Mr Andrew Gough Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux

SJD Racing, Js Sports UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Probably stretched by the longer trip on second start over hurdles (2 1/2m) here in August, though he’d shaped with little promise prior to that Hood goes on TFRHIIII BHA-

4 SAINT ARION

(IRE) (62) P0-

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Only Orvieto (IRE)

5 11-4

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Easy Parking Solutions Ltd Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr Alan Mackey Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWPicked up for £26,000 having pulled up in a point last December and is now sent hurdling following an uninspiring Rules debut in a valuable bumper at Newbury in March TFRHHIII BHA-

5 SONYOURASTAR (IRE) (8) 02344-0

Gr g Kingston Hill - Squirrel Wood (IRE)

DYDB Marketing Limited

6 11-4

Sean Bowen

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br T. A. Keating Betano

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the frame on his final start in points and is probably one for staying handicaps, seemingly unsuited by the drop back in trip when well held at Perth (2m) second time up over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 CREST OF ARMS (GB) (20) 00P-2

B g Passing Glance - One Gulp

4 10-12

Ben Godfrey Crest Racing XV

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Goldford Stud Crest Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Definite promise on first 2 starts in bumpers and was back on song when runner-up on hurdling debut at Hexham Entitled to sharpen up for that experience and looks the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 PIVOTAL DAYS (GB) (16) 4-0

4 10-12

B g Mohaather - Wake Up Call Callum Pritchard

Mrs Kate Kenyon & Mr Syd Hosie

Br Laundry Cottage Stud Farm

Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner for Ed Walker but couldn’t even match his hurdle debut form when well beaten at Fontwell last time TFRHHIII BHA-

8

BLUE TOPAZ

(GB) (190) 4P1/41P-

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Cora Sundrop

6 10-11

Liam Harrison

The Yes No Wait Sorries Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Little Lodge Farm BresBet

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumper winner was found to have bled when pulled up on hurdle debut at Sedgefield in November, and while clearly one with issues, she cannot be discounted if back on song TFRHHHII BHA-

9 KAYLA’S FRIEND (IRE) (9) 6/U03-6

Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Missdeschamps (IRE)

Fitorfat Racing & Partner

6 10-11

Lewis Stones (3)

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Mr Tom Coughlan Betano

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked unlucky not to win an Irish point but seemingly being brought along with handicaps in mind for new yard, Sean Bowen preferring Sonyourastar TFRHHIII BHA-

10 MEDINA BLUE

(IRE) (9) 5PP22-6

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Spirit of Medina (IRE)

5 10-11

Joe Anderson (3)

Mr Ron C. Williams Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Kildare Racing Syndicate Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in a couple of Irish points and caught the eye under a considerate ride when sixth of 8 on hurdle debut at Newton Abbot. Certainly has the potential to do better but she may be a handicap project TFRHHHII BHA-

2025:(See Div 1)

Hood worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

BLUE TOPAZ: Following its run on 13/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

KAYLA’S FRIEND: Following its run on 13/5/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

MEDINA BLUE: Following its run on 13/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed and was hampered.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Crest of Arms (GB), 5-1 Blue Topaz (GB), 13-2 Kind Intention (GB), 8-1 Just Call Me Buzz (GB), 10-1 Sonyourastar (IRE), 16-1 Saint Arion (IRE), Kayla’s Friend (IRE), 25-1 Medina Blue (IRE), 50-1 Pivotal Days (GB), 100-1 Royal Mark (FR)

NOTICES

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration.

All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post.

SIXTH RACE 7.41

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE STEP INTO LUXURY WITH PURPLE GRANITE 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): N Mulholland (34 wins from 225 runners, 15%) runs TWIST OF FATECATCH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs SNOWY EVENING LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRINCE IMPERIAL trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 241 miles.

A competitive event that may go the way of TWIST OF FATECATCH who ran well on handicap debut at this course last year and may be able to capitalise on his falling mark. There wasn’t much to separate Noble Blue and Gasmani at Taunton last time, with both expected to go well again.

1.TWIST OF FATECATCH (FR) 2.NOBLE BLUE (FR) 3.GASMANI (IRE)

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1 GASMANI (IRE) (30) 443/012- 7 12-2

B g Getaway (GER) - Tasmani (FR)

Jonathan Burke Hardwick, Wright, Richmond

David Dennis, Banbury

Br Mr S. Gorman DD Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark over hurdles at Taunton in April and posted an even better effort when chasing home Noble Blue there last time. Low-mileage 7-y-o receives a healthy pull at the weights with that rival here and needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA112

2 LIGHTFINGERED JACK (GB) (29) 2053-

B g Getaway (GER) - Polly Peachum (IRE)

Mr Robert Waley-Cohen

7 12-1

Tom Bellamy

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Upton Viva Stud Upton Viva Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWHails from a very good jumping family and while he could only run to a similar level as on debut when third in a Warwick maiden (19f) last time, it’s reasonable to think he could do better now handicapping over a longer trip TFRHHHII BHA111

3 PRINCE IMPERIAL

B g Frankel - Proportional

(USA) (78) 630PPP-

9 12-0

Beau Morgan (5)

The Carter Family Jake Coulson, Heaton

Br Juddmonte Farms Inc Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up on 3 of 4 of his starts for current yard and cheekpieces go back on, having look temperamental at Haydock in early March. TFRHIIII BHA110

4

I’M A STARMAN

(GB) (36) 003045- CD

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Strathtay

Mr Mark Rimell

Br Mrs M. R. T. Rimell

13 12-0

Sean Bowen

Mark Rimell, Witney

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran eight-time hurdle winner (including a pair of C&D wins last year) was unsuited by the emphasis on speed on return at Hereford and should benefit from the return to this track. TFRHHHII BHA110

5 NOBLE BLUE (FR) (30) 1122U1- 8 11-13

B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Noble City (GER)

Mr Joshua Newman (5)

Friends of Sylvie Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Br Dr V. Bernard Stoffel & Mr J. P. Guisset

The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORMVIEWHaving been shaping up well for new connections, he notched a belated first success when seeing off Gasmani by a length at Taunton last time, and the way he travelled on that occasion suggests there could be more to come TFRHHHHI BHA109

6 BETTY’S TIARA (GB) (160) 221346- D

B m Kayf Tara - Burgundy Betty (IRE)

8 11-11

Ben Jones

Mrs Emma Palmer Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mrs Bridget Henley Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice here before getting off the mark in a 5-runner novice at Uttoxeter in September Lost her way at the end of last year, though, and probably needs further respite from the handicapper. TFRHHIII BHA107

7 SNOWY EVENING (IRE) (147) 1413//P4- 9 11-11

B g Snow Sky - Sherwolf (IRE)

Toby Wynne

The Stockton Hopefuls Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br S. J. Treacy Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t stood much racing in recent seasons and typically didn’t find much in the finish when fourth of 8 in a handicap chase at Aintree on Boxing Day. 5lb lower over hurdles, though, and has gone well fresh previously. TFRHHHII BHA107

8

TWIST OF FATECATCH (FR) (51) 255404- 6 11-11

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Gardagua (FR)

BG Racing Partnership

Dylan Johnston

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Laurence Socquet Juglard & Pascal Noue Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fontwell maiden hurdle winner who ran well on his only previous start here and shaped as though ready for a step back up in trip when fourth of 8 at Wincanton (21f) last time Looks interesting off a handy mark. TFRHHHHH BHA107

9 DEXPERTS OPINION

(IRE) (206) 610040- 6 11-11

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Anotherlady (IRE)

Miss Jayne Brace

Br Philip Dempsey

James Bowen

Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner of a 19f handicap hurdle who finished down the field at Fontainebleau on final start for M. Seror last October. Subsequently sold for £13,000 and the market should offer plenty of clues on first start for his new yard. TFRHHHII BHA107

10 DEARKEITHANDKATY (FR) (38) 421222- 5 11-10

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Astraye (FR)

Atlantic Fish (Wholesale) Ltd

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mme Philippe Morruzzi & Mr Philippe Morr Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark on first try over 3m at Musselburgh in February but has proved consistent rather than progressive since, finishing runner-up for the third consecutive race (wore first-time cheekpieces) at Newton Abbot (3 1/4m) last time. TFRHHHII BHA106

11 BLUE IN THE WEST (IRE) (13)

B g Westerner - Blue Supreme (IRE)

Ben Lund Racing Club

Br Padraig Barry

32P12-3

9 11-1

Shane Quinlan (3)

Ben Lund, Bridgwater

TIMEFORMVIEW Hold-up sort who belatedly got off the mark at Exeter in April and likely remains in form, having scuppered his chance with an untimely error when third of 6 at Warwick last time TFRHHHII BHA97

12 HERBYGOESBANANAS (GB) (16) 1/4663-3

Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Tiegs (IRE)

5 11-1

Brendan Powell

Mr John Pyatt Henrietta C Knight, Wantage

Br John Pyatt Henrietta Knight

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage 5-y-o hasn’t matched his fair bumper form over hurdles but did make more impact than previously when third on handicap debut at Fontwell (2 3/4m), shaping as though this slightly longer trip could be within range. TFRHHHII BHA97

2025: I’M A STARMAN 12 11 8 Harry Cobden 4-1 (Mark Rimell) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7, 8, 10.

Stewards Note:

PRINCE IMPERIAL: Following its run on 5/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. BLUE IN THE WEST: Following its run on 9/5/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake three out.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Noble Blue (FR), 15-2 Twist of Fatecatch (FR), Dearkeithandkaty (FR), 8-1 Gasmani (IRE), 9-1 Lightfingered Jack (GB), 10-1 Blue In The West (IRE), 12-1 Herbygoesbananas (GB), 14-1 I’m A Starman (GB), 20-1 Betty’s Tiara (GB), Snowy Evening (IRE), Dexperts Opinion (IRE), 100-1 Prince Imperial (USA)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

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TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

COPYBET DAILY PROFIT BOOST 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): D Skelton (22 wins from 151 runners, 15%) runs ICE JET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 32 runners, 34%) runs ICE JET

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SNAPIUS trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.

An easy winner at Huntingdon on Tuesday, ICE JET can defy a double penalty to land the hat-trick Snapius looks the most solid option for the forecast

1 SNAPIUS (IRE) (12) 02414-2 D

B g Buratino (IRE) - Snap Alam (IRE)

7 12-0

Alex Chadwick (3)

Mr Alan Herbert James Owen, Newmarket

Br J.P. Farrell Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time hurdle winner continued his run of good form when second at Ludlow (21f) last time, travelling best but not quite lasting out over a slightly longer trip, and another good account is expected. TFRHHHHI BHA100 (+4)

2 THE GREAT ESCAPE (IRE) (56) 32000P- 6 11-13

B g Getaway (GER) - Gift of Freedom (IRE)

Richie McLernon

The Great Escape Three Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Gestut Etzean U.H.-H.Rodenburg Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden placed 3 times here last summer but lost his way over hurdles. Fared no better for headgear and a switch to fences at Wetherby in late March, though worth checking if the market hints at a revival on return to this track. TFRHHHII BHA99

3 ICE JET (IRE) (3) 0002-11 D

Gr g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Star Jet (IRE)

Chris and May Mullin

Br Ladis

4 11-12 (in14lbex)

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved on the back of a breathing operation, following up his Hereford success with consummate ease in a 3-runner handicap at Huntingdon on Tuesday, and a further penalty is unlikely to prevent the hat-trick TFRHHHHH BHA92 (+19)

4 STILETTO (GB) (31) 114000- C

B g Frankel - High Heeled (IRE)

8 11-9

Sean Bowen

Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn

Br Mr J. Wigan & Mr G. Strawbridge

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded the first leg of a double under Sean Bowen at this track in September Probably still working his way back to full fitness when down the field at Ffos Las last time and now only 1lb above his last successful mark Has had breathing operation. TFRHHHII BHA95

5 ESTACAS

(GER)

(33) 12200//0-

B g Galileo (IRE) - Earthly Paradise (GER)

Constructive Equine

9 11-9

Luke Scott (3)

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Feasibility Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way for David Bridgwater in 2023 and went with little immediate promise on first start for new connections at Stratford following a 29-month absence TFRHHIII BHA95

6 BUTCHERS BILL (GB) (20) 6/035F-P

6 11-7

B g Kayf Tara - Miss Bailly (FR) Lewis Stones (3) Kathy Day Anthony Day, Hinckley

Br Mr W. Kinsey Mr Day

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t recaptured his Irish form in 3 starts over fences for new connections, running poorly on return from 5 months off at Uttoxeter latest TFRHHIII BHA93

7 KYLENOE DANCER (GB) (56) 633/3/1P- 8 10-7

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Got off the mark on second start 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. TFRHHIII BHA79

2025: MY BOBBY’S LASS 6 11 5 Charlie Deutsch 28-1 (Mel Rowley) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 6.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note:

BUTCHERS BILL: Following its run on 2/5/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Ice Jet (IRE), 9-2 Snapius (IRE), 10-1 Kylenoe Dancer (GB), 12-1 Stiletto (GB), 14-1 The Great Escape (IRE), 28-1 Estacas (GER), 40-1 Butchers Bill (GB) RACE RESULT:

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THE READ JOHNNY BURKE’S BLOG AT COPYBET 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 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (34 wins from 225 runners, 15%) runs AQUIFOLIA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 32 runners, 34%) runs PLAYFUL FOX

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALLYLICKY BAY trained by K Pickard, Umberleigh, 147 miles.

SACCARY resumed his progress with a good second at Uttoxeter recently and looks ready to strike Playful Fox would have surely played a hand in the finish but for departing on his most recent outing at Uttoxeter and remains capable of better, while We Ain’t Walking is one to watch in the betting ahead of his comeback for a new yard that does well with its recruits

colours no horse age st lb

1 PLAYFUL FOX (FR) (20) 345-U

B g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Reform Act (USA)

4 11-10

Harry Skelton Babbitt Racing

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree Bottlegreen TIMEFORMVIEWHailsfromafamilyhisyardhashadsuccesswithandshowedsomepromiseinjuniorhurdles.Neverlookedlikejustifyingsupportonhishandicapdebut at Catterick in late January but was shaping well when departing at Uttoxeter on most recent outing. Remains capable of better TFRHHHHI BHA96

2 EAST END GIRL (GB) (76) 3/44/635- D

9 11-9

B m Youmzain (IRE) - Bermondsey Girl Jonathan Burke

Mr Michael Fothergill Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner over timber who showed benefit of reappearance run when respectable third of 15 at Hereford (soft) in December. However, wasn’t in the same form back there in March, despite having a recent Flat outing under her belt. TFRHHHII BHA89

3 BALLYLICKY BAY

(IRE) (44) 1/13055- 6 11-8

B m Order of St George (IRE) - Trendy Native Paul O’Brien

Pickard Racing Club

Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh

Br Mrs Mary O’Connor Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on sole outing in bumpers and fared better than previously over hurdles when fifth in 11-runner novice at Warwick (2m) in March Failed to improve any further switched to a handicap at Fontwell last time, though TFRHHHII BHA88

4 AQUIFOLIA (GB) (43) 20246B- 5 11-6

B m Belardo (IRE) - Spangle Harriet Tucker (7)

Mr John Heaney Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br D. R. Botterill Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed more when runner-up at Fontwell in August and eventually caught the eye when sixth of 14 at Worcester (2m, good to soft) in October, finishing with running left after going in snatches. Brought down 4 out on return at Taunton last month. TFRHHHII BHA86

5 DYNAMITE DEFENSE (IRE) (57) 46605- 5 11-5

B g National Defense - Misscomplacent

Charlie Price

Mr Keith Stait Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd SJD Racing, Js Sports UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest performer on Flat who showed little in a handful of hurdle starts for Olly Murphy. Sold for only 5,500gns. TFRHHIII BHA85

6 WE AIN’T WALKING (IRE) (592) P0/56P/- 7 11-5

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Line Mexia (FR)

Tom Bellamy

Kevin Boothby and John Lynk James Owen, Newmarket

Br Kieran Mariga

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t achieve much in 4 Rules starts for Ryan Potter in 2024 but has joined a stable that has an excellent record with its recruits Watch betting TFRHHHII BHA85

7 SACCARY (GER) (20) 46022-2 7 11-3

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Survey (GER)

Mrs Lynne Webb & Partners

Rian Corcoran (5)

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Gestut Hof Lttlingen W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who is threatening to come good over hurdles judged on his latest second in a 2m handicap at Uttoxeter. Has to be taken seriously TFRHHHHH BHA83

8 FOND FAREWELL (IRE) (55) 600/UP-

B g Vadamos (FR) - Sabaidee (IRE)

7 11-2

Toby Wynne

Racing To Profit Syndicate 2 & Partner Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Br Mount Coote Stud Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWModesthandicapperatbestonFlatandonlyaglimmerofpromiseinatrioofnovice/maidenhurdlesbutwasintheprocessofshowingimprovedhurdlingformwhen departing in a first-time hood and tongue strap on his handicap debut/comeback at Huntingdon Disappointing at Uttoxeter since, though. TFRHHHII BHA82 2025: SCINTILLANTE 5 11 7 Jonathan Burke 13-2 (Alastair Ralph) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Saccary (GER), 7-2 Playful Fox (FR), 7-1 East End Girl (GB), 15-2 Aquifolia (GB), 8-1 Ballylicky Bay (IRE), 9-1 We Ain’t Walking (IRE), 12-1 Fond Farewell (IRE), 22-1 Dynamite Defense (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 4.57 - THE COPYBET AND WORCESTER PARTNERS FOR 2026 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, May 16th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Penalties, after May 9th, 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 cash 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 11 entries at £30. - Closed May 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 5.32 - THE SAFER GAMBLING AT COPYBET 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Penalties, after May 9th, 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 cash 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 May 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.06 - THE COPYBET OVERNIGHT BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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 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 16th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies 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. Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 15 entries at £22. - Closed May 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 6.41 - THE FEN COLLISON-HUGHES HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (D (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 16th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Friends and Family of Fen /Collison-Hughes have Kindy sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 25th September, 2026. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 14 entries at £50. - Closed May 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.11 - THE FEN COLLISON-HUGHES HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (D (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 16th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Friends and Family of Fen /Collison-Hughes have Kindy sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 25th September, 2026. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 13 entries at £50. - Closed May 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 7.41 - THE STEP INTO LUXURY WITH PURPLE GRANITE 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 £38 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Purple Granite have Kindy sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 21 entries at £38. - Closed May 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 8.11 - THE COPYBET DAILY PROFIT BOOST 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 16th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 23 entries at £30. - Closed May 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 8.41 - THE READ JOHNNY BURKE’S BLOG 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 16th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries at £30. - Closed May 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.