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SECOND RACE 5.00
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE KEVIN AND BERNIES SILVER
HANDICAP STEEPLE
Total prize fund
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
£8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 4lb
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (34 wins from 225 runners, 15%) runs LAHINCH WAVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & Jamie Ins (2 wins from 24 runners, 8%) runs TIGER ORCHID LONGEST TRAVELLER: JET SMART trained by D Summersby, Kellacott, 91 miles.
JET SMART hasn’t put a foot wrong since returning to Rules for Dean Summersby and he can defy a 5lb rise to complete the hat-trick Harrys Hope has been in fine form this summer and should be involved again, with Bagheera Ginge also capable of getting in the mix if not held back by his jumping
1-2-3: 1.JET SMART (IRE) 2.HARRYS HOPE (IRE) 3.BAGHEERA GINGE
1 TIGER ORCHID (IRE) (16) 54-562F CD
B g Mores Wells - Akarita (IRE)
Foxtrot Racing Tiger Orchid
Br Ian Hannon
10 11-11
Charlie Hammond
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursespecialistwith3winsatWorcesterandbacktoformwhen2ndof10inahandicapchaseatthisC&DinJuly Weakeninginthirdwhentakingaheavy final fence fall in race won by Almazhar Garde here 2 weeks ago and would hold place claims if none the worse for the experience TFRHHHII BHA121
2 ALMAZHAR
GARDE (FR) (16) 4P1-351 CD
Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR)
10 11-10
Paul O’Brien
Arthur’s Party Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Mr Fabrice Simon Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWGained his third win in 14 months when recording a clear-cut success in an 11-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good) 16 days ago, 5lb rise takes him to highest mark in some time but he has to be respected. TFRHHHII BHA120
3 HIDDEN HEROICS (FR) (59) 504-340
B g Coastal Path - Quine de Sivola (FR)
8 11-5
Mr Sean O’Connor (7)
Mr Ian Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr Mickael Fennessy
The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Stratford early last season but has struggled since, again finishing well beaten at Uttoxeter 2 months ago. Sliding down the weights but hard to fancy on recent efforts. TFRHHIII BHA115
4 BAGHEERA GINGE (GB) (60) P250-02
7 11-4
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - The Prime Viper (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
GingeArmy Racing Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWNot the easiest to predict but may well have won if not for a trademark jumping lapse in a 7-runner C&D handicap chase (good) 60 days ago. Never one for macimum faith but a replication of that effort would see him in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA114
5 LAHINCH WAVE (IRE) (42) 3//13-425 C
B m Affinisea (IRE) - Ballymartintheatre (IRE)
Lynne & Angus Maclennan
Br Pat Canavan
7 11-4
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a maiden hurdle at this course on debut in September 2024 and better form in defeat in handicaps, fifth of 14 at Uttoxeter (7/1) 26 days ago. Was placed in an Irish point and is a respected newcomer to chasing TFRHHHII BHA114
6 HARRYS HOPE (IRE) (40) 2P-2122 D 7 11-4
Ch m Quest For Peace (IRE) - Hy Kate (IRE) Ben Jones
The JP Girls Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Harry Curtis Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Improving mare who gained a fourth chase victory at Warwick (24f) in June and has remained in good form, finishing runner-up both starts since, the latest of those in a 10-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (26.1f, good). Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA114
7 BETTER OFF ALONE (IRE) (217) 6/2/402- 6 11-3
B g Ocovango - Tina’s Truffles (IRE) Sean Bowen
David Maughan Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Barbara Kirby FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points and left his previous form over hurdles behind when second in a 7-runner novice at Lingfield in January, Will stay well and he’s worth a betting check sent chasing with Bowen aboard TFRHHHII BHA113
Ch g Jet Away - Cherry Island (IRE) Bryan Carver
The Smart partnership Dean Summersby, Kellacott Br Ms Cecily Purcell
TIMEFORMVIEWProlific point winner since leaving David Pipe and successful on first start under Rules for current yard in handicap chase over 20f here in June. Bit to spare when following up in a 9-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, good, 15/8) and there’s plenty to like again going back up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA112
2024: CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) 7 11 5 Jack Tudor 11-4 (David Pipe) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Harrys Hope (IRE), Jet Smart (IRE), 11-2 Bagheera Ginge (GB), 6-1 Almazhar Garde (FR), 8-1 Lahinch Wave (IRE), 17-2 Tiger Orchid (IRE), 12-1 Better Off Alone (IRE), 33-1 Hidden Heroics (FR)
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THIRD RACE 5.30
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
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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): C Longsdon (16 wins from 110 runners, 15%) runs ASTA LA VISTA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Bowen (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs BLINDED BY GRACE LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAXON CROSS trained by C Farrell, Ireland.
USYK sets the standard on his Market Rasen second and is the percentage call but strong market support for newcomers Mescalero and/or Blinded By Grace would put a slightly different slant on things.
colours no horse
1 MESCALERO (GB) (-)
B g Kayf Tara - Apache Song
Mr Andrew McGladdery
Br Andrew McGladdery
5 11-2
Jack Quinlan
Harry Eustace, Newmarket
Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWKayf Tara gelding Dam (h124) 15f-2 1/2m hurdle winner Group 1 winning Flat yard would have no difficulty readying one for a race like this Market support could prove significant. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 SAXON CROSS (IRE) (20) 2PU-P52
Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - My Brunette (IRE)
5 11-2
Mr T. A. Halford (7)
Mr M Halford C. W. J. Farrell, Ireland
Br Wardstown Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on his completed starts in points and has shown a fair level of ability in a couple of bumpers, latterly finishing second at Perth 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 ASTA LA VISTA (GB) (-)
B g Telescope (IRE) - One of The Last
Andrew Fox-Pitt
4 11-0
David Bass
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Mr H Hopper & Mrs O Fox-Pitt Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Brother to fair 2 1/2m chase winner Slade Shore, and half-brother to useful hurdler/very smart chaser Kylemore Lough Dam unraced. A newcomer to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 BLINDED BY GRACE (GB) (-)
B g Ask - Get A High (IRE)
Mrs Karen Bowen
Br Karen Bowen
4 11-0
Sean Bowen
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Ask gelding. Dam unraced. Stable is an excellent 5-11 in bumpers this season so this one has to enter the reckoning, particularly if the betting vibes are strong TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 DARTMOUTH JET (GB) (-)
B g Dartmouth - Fire Jet (IRE)
4 11-0
Jonathan Burke
Mr Clarence Bennie Robinson John Mackie, Church Broughton
Br Mary Mackie John Mackie Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Dartmouth gelding. Dam, 1 1/4m-1 3/4m winner who stayed 16.5f, sister to fairly useful hurdler Lunar Jet. Yard 1-16 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 MAYO (GB) (18) 4
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Coco Frongelli
4 11-0
Adam Wedge
Jolly Condiments Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Dr F. O’Malley & Mr E. O’Malley Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, shaped like a stayer when fourth of 6 in bumper at Stratford (2m, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 USYK (IRE) (61) 42 4 11-0
B g Vadamos (FR) - Ebony Palm (IRE)
Willy Twiston-Davies
Sam Twiston-Davies
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Kenilworth House Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Promise both starts, stepping up on debut fourth when length second of 8 at Market Rasen (heavy) in July Sets the standard for the rest to aim at TFRHHHHH BHA-
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FOURTH RACE 6.00
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M)
MAIDEN FOUR YRS
AND
FILLIES AND MARES THE FRANK, STAS AND RUSS 60TH BIRTHDAY MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Mr J Snowden (19 wins from 81 runners, 23%) runs GARDE MY GUINNESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & J Insole (2 wins from 24 runners, 8%) runs HILL IN BRAZIL LONGEST TRAVELLER: TARA TIME trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
GARDE MY GUINNESS displayed solid if unspectacular form in a trio of bumpers but bred to do better over obstacles, she could be the answer. Window of Time has transferred to a powerful stable so an improved showing would come as no surprise, with Jammy Jay also of some interest
(IRE)
horse
1 COLOUR CLASH (IRE) (115) 3-0
JAY
5 11-4
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Only Orvieto (IRE) Rex Dingle
Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Mr Alan Mackey
TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact in a brace of bumpers this spring TFRHHIII BHA-
2 FEELING FRISKY (FR) (16) 06-06
5 11-4
B m Battle of Marengo (IRE) - My Lady Link (FR) Miss Roisin Leech (7)
Mrs J. Walker Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn
Br Mme Janie Walker W & S Recycling TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t show much in a couple of bumpers for Kieran Burke last winter and similar story over hurdles TFRHHIII BHA-
3 GARDE MY GUINNESS (IRE) (43) 333
5 11-4
Gr m Kapgarde (FR) - Ashkiyra (FR) Gavin Sheehan
Value Racing - Garde My Guinness Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Richard Busher BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEW Kapgrade mare who achieved identical form when placed all 3 starts in bumpers fitted with a tongue strap. That looks a fair platform now hurdling at an ordinary level. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4
HILL
IN BRAZIL (GB) (141) 260-
5 11-4
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Tara Potter Luke Scott (5)
Urloxhey Racing
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br James and Jean Potter Ltd Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Good start when second in Wincanton bumper in January but a long way off repeating that effort at Newbury. Also found Cheltenham contest too much when last seen in April and has moved yards, albeit from one successful one to another. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 JAMMY JAY (GB) (16) 05-02 5 11-4
B m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Dreams Allowed
Mrs Jacqueline Jones
Tabitha Worsley (3)
James Evans, Kinnersley
Br Harts Farm Stud The Little Jet Company Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to trouble the judge in a couple of Hereford bumpers earlier this year but much more like it on second hurdles start when second of 15 over C&D 16 days ago, running. Should be right in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 TARA TIME (IRE) (-)
6 11-4
B m Kayf Tara - Nurse Ratched (IRE) Ben Jones
Mr C. Griffiths David Rees, Haverfordwest
Br Cathal Ennis
TIMEFORM VIEW £2,000 3-y-o, fourth foal: dam, bumper winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/ chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Urtheoneiwant (by Kayf Tara). TFRHHHII BHA-
7 MISS GALIWAY (FR) (444) 4 11-2
B f Galiway - Free Flying (FR) Richard Patrick
Miss A. B. Hyde Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Grand Courgeon
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden at best on the Flat Harry Eustace (stays 10f) Not an obvious type first-time-up over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-
8 WINDOW OF TIME (IRE) (51) 233-250
B f Zoffany (IRE) - Kiss Me Daily (FR)
4 11-2
Sean Bowen
The Soldiers of Fortune IV Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Br Fair Salinia Ltd Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on the Flat in Ireland for Joseph O’Brien Without a win in 8 attempts over hurdles but placed on first 2 starts in handicaps and she’s joined a yard with a superb record with similar types. TFRHHHHI BHA86
2024: DUMB LOVE (IRE) 4 10 9 Brian Hughes 5-1 (G O’Leary) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Jammy Jay (GB), 3-1 Garde My Guinness (IRE), 7-2 Window of Time (IRE), 11-2 Hill In Brazil (GB), 16-1 Tara Time (IRE), 28-1 Miss Galiway (FR), 40-1 Feeling Frisky (FR), 50-1 Colour Clash (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
(2M 4F)
THE SCAFFOLDING MDS 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): F O’Brien (46 wins from 248 runners, 19%) runs CASTEL GANDOLFO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 60 runners, 12%) runs SIXTY PLUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: TAMARIND BAY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
An interesting handicap and it may pay to side with TRANQUIL TEA, who has joined a yard with few if any peers when it comes to improving new recruits Sixty Plus continues to thrive with a visor and is second choice, ahead of Tamarind Bay.
1 CASTEL GANDOLFO (IRE) (13) 00-5100 C 8 12-0
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE)
Jonathan Burke
Mr Nic Brereton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Yeomanstown Stud BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEW2024 Summer Hurdle winner who didn’t need to be at his best to notch another Market Rasen success in a 4-runner handicap in June Not in the same form back in blinkers when mid-field in the 2025 renewal of that aforementioned handicap and also well held at Cartmel latest. TFRHHHII BHA120 (-1)
2 TRANQUIL SEA (IRE) (111) 32004-P
5 11-9
Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Finata Tristan Durrell (3)
Mr Leigh Taylor Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Godolphin Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORM VIEW Cork winner as a juvenile in 2024. Amiss when last seen in May 2025 but has joined a yard with a superb record with new inmates so he may well revive TFRHHHHH BHA115
3 SIXTY PLUS (IRE) (20) 402111 CD
Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Dam Royale (FR)
5 11-8
Sam Twiston-Davies
Terrahawks James Owen, Newmarket
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Misfired on yard debut with cheekpieces added in June but has proved a different proposition since the visor went on, completing the hat-trick at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago, unchallenged Hard to know his ceiling in current mood TFRHHHHI BHA114
4 TAMARIND BAY (IRE) (16) 34220-3 BF
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Tempest River (IRE)
5 11-7
Sean Bowen
Mrs G. Davies Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Sir Francis Brooke Bt.
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form on 2 of his 3 outings in bumpers and made a promising start over hurdles, again finding only a useful prospect too good when runner-up in a 10-runner novice at Catterick (19.3f, good, 6/4) in December Failed to justify a short price on C&D return and now goes handicapping TFRHHHHI BHA113
5 TEORIE (IRE) (12) P52-625
B g Teofilo (IRE) - Bobailin (IRE)
5 11-6
Robbie David (7)
Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
Br J. S. Bolger
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly raced in recent times but ran right up to form when second from 1lb higher at Newton Abbot in May. Heavy defeat on the Flat 12 days ago but fitness is assured, at least. TFRHHHII BHA112
6 WAR LORD (GER) (18) 24-P330
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Westalin (GER)
10 11-6
Brendan Powell
The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Gestut Etzean Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2022 and won’t be chancing that on recent evidence TFRHHIII BHA112
7 COULD BE TROUBLE (IRE) (47) 3010-32 D
B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s No Trouble (IRE)
10 11-3
Charlie Maggs (5) Always Trying Syndicate Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
TIMEFORM VIEW Added to tally over hurdles at Haydock in March and shaped quite well behind an easy winner at Stratford in July, Merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA109
8 SEE THE GREEN (GB) (43) 1463- 4 10-9
B g Postponed (IRE) - Clarentine Rex Dingle
See The Green Partners Syd Hosie, Sherborne Br Bluehills Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful on Flat for Owen Burrows and made a successful start to his hurdles career in Ludlow juvenile (15.7f) in November Hasn’t progressed in 3 runs subsequently in this sphere and July’s Flat return hardly brimming with promise. Stable debut TFRHHIII BHA104
2024: LORD ACCORD (IRE) 9 11 12 Richie McLernon 11-4 (Neil Mulholland) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Visor worn first time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6.
Stewards Note:
TEORIE: Following its run on 24/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Sixty Plus (IRE), 7-2 Tranquil Sea (IRE), 5-1 Tamarind Bay (IRE), 15-2 Could Be Trouble (IRE), 14-1 Castel Gandolfo (IRE), 16-1 Teorie (IRE), 20-1 War Lord (GER), 25-1 See The Green (GB)
RESULT:
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SIXTH RACE 7.00
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE EMDOT PROPERTY FLAMINGO DASH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 4lb
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (26 wins from 117 runners, 22%) runs JUST CHASING MAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs THE FLYING POET LONGEST TRAVELLER: RUBYS LEGACY trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.
THE FLYING POET shaped well in chasing home an exceptionally well-treated rival over C&D when last seen 50 days ago and, remaining with a good deal of untapped potential over staying trips, Olly Murphy’s 6-y-o makes plenty of appeal from this sort of mark. That said, Just Chasing May comes here in search of a hat-trick following facile victories over hurdles/fences here in recent months and ought to give him plenty to think about
colours no horse age st lb
1
JUST CHASING MAY (GB)
(5) 2320-11 C 6 11-10
B g Isfahan (GER) - Just For Show (IRE)
Ben Jones
Mrs F Hook Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Gestut Elsetal Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWLargely consistent following breakthrough success at Uttoxeter last June and scaled new heights back from a break this summer, easy winner over hurdles here in June and made light of a 9lb rise when impressively off the mark over fences at this course (20f) 5 days ago. Big player back hurdling TFRHHHHI BHA103
2 PRESENT FAIR (IRE) (40) 31-2010 D
B g Presenting - Premier Victory (IRE)
8 11-10
Dylan White (10)
Donald McCain Racing Club Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Fergal Loman & Joseph Duncan
TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back from a poor effort on belated first try over longer trip when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at Bangor (23.2f, good) in July However, had run of the race then and he only added to a patchy record when well beaten at Uttoxeter (20f) 6 weeks ago. Others preferred. TFRHHHII BHA103
3
HOLD
YOUR FORT (IRE) (68) 0-5213F
B g El Salvador (IRE) - Spirit of Youth (IRE)
Mr J. Rees
9 11-10
Robert Dunne
Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
Br Philip Rothwell Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWThrived over fences last summer, completing a Newton Abbot 4-timer in September. Form nosedived after but back on track when adding to his excellent record back there in May. Rare jumping lapse when falling in Summer Cup at Uttoxeter latest and much lower mark to work from returned to timber TFRHHHII BHA103
4 RUBYS LEGACY (GB) (63) 4/P4-2
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Cresswell Ruby (IRE)
The Brambles
Br R. B. Mckay
6 11-7
Charlie Hammond
David Rees, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed more than previously when second of 3 in maiden at Newton Abbot (21.5f) 48 days ago after a breathing operation but was flattered. Bred to stay this longer trip on handicap debut but has been done no favours by the assessor TFRHHHII BHA100
5 THE
FLYING POET
(IRE) (50) 420-252 BF
B g Milan - Bawnmore Lass (IRE)
Olly Murphy Racing Club
6 11-4
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr E. Mulryan Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced 6-y-o who has returned an improved model this year, shaping well behind a very well-treated rival when second of 11 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft, 10/3) 50 days ago, staying on well to pull clear of remainder Shortlist material from same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA97
6 FAERIE CUTLASS (GB)
(18) 13P-4UU C 7 11-2
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Faerie Reel (FR) Ciaran Gethings
Mrs E. A. Kellar
Br Mrs E. Kellar
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
The Taylor Kellar Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form last autumn, recording a win over hurdles at Ludlow (23.8f) However, didn’t return in same form during the spring and, having unseated on chase debut at Uttoxeter in July, she repeated the feat back over hurdles at Stratford (22f) 18 days ago. Looks opposable at present. TFRHHHII BHA95
2024: JARAMILLO 6 11 11 James Bowen 4-1 (Warren Greatrex) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Stewards Note:
PRESENT FAIR: Following its run on 27/7/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Just Chasing May (GB), 3-1 The Flying Poet (IRE), 6-1 Faerie Cutlass (GB), 7-1 Present Fair (IRE), 8-1 Rubys Legacy (GB), 10-1 Hold Your Fort (IRE)
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RECORD TIMES
DISTANCE RECORD HOLDER
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
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REMAINING FIXTURES 2025
SILVER SHINE GROUNDS SERVICES 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 5lb
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (21 wins from 130 runners, 16%) runs JORAH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 46 runners, 9%) runs DOUGLAS DC LONGEST TRAVELLER: AN BRADAN FEASA trained by J Jones, Newmarket, 132 miles.
AN BRADAN FEASA arrives on the back of some good efforts on the Flat and might prove the answer off a mark which is generous based on his best hurdle form Unexposed Dan Skelton handicap debutant Jorah is a potentially dangerous opponent, while Scintillante’s C&D form this summer affords him respect.
1-2-3: 1.AN BRADAN FEASA (IRE) 2.JORAH (IRE) 3.SCINTILLANTE
1 AN BRADAN FEASA (IRE) (66) 640433-
5 11-7
B g Camelot - Grianan Ailigh (IRE) Sean Bowen
Mr Jack Jones Jack Jones, Newmarket
Br Whisperview Trading Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 2-time juvenile hurdle winner in 2023/24 campaign. Drew a blank over jumps last season but in good form on the Flat this year, including a win at Catterick in April. Given a chance by the handicapper in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA108
2
SCINTILLANTE
(GB) (33) 314212 CD BF
Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Freesia (IRE)
5 11-7
Jonathan Burke
Alastair & Pippa McLeish Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Grundy Bloodstock SRL Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of C&D wins this summer and went close to another at the end of July Has run respectably on the Flat since and ought to be in the mix again back here TFRHHHII BHA108
3 DOUGLAS
DC
(IRE) (25) 24230-3 D
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Hollie Point
7 11-6
Freddie Gordon (3)
Mrs Susan Keable Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Rockfield Farm Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fit from Flat, creditable third over C&D off this mark in July Below par back on the Flat since but should be competitive back over timber TFRHHHII BHA107
4 SOLDAT FORTE (IRE) (47) 2/053-PP D
8 11-4
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rock Me Gently Lilly Pinchin Stratford Racecourse 2 Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Barbara Kirby Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning hurdler but has looked one with problems when pulled up in 2 chases since returning from an 11-month absence. It remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles sparks a revival. TFRHHIII BHA105
5 MIX OF CLOVER (GB) (20) P1F-320 CD 11 11-4
B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Allforclover (IRE) Ciaran Gethings
Miss S. Troughton Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Miss S. Troughton Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWouldn’t be the most reliable overall but managed to get his head in front twice last year and placed in hurdle and chase here on return this summer A poor run at Market Rasen last month underlines his inconsistency, though TFRHHIII BHA105
6 JORAH (IRE) (79) 42
B g Milan - Miss Spent (IRE)
5 11-2
Tristan Durrell (3) Cherry Knoll Farm & Dan Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEWPromise in a pair of C&D maidens at the beginning of the summer and very interesting now marking a quick switch to handicaps for a leading stable. TFRHHHHI BHA103
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5. Stewards Note: MIX OF CLOVER: Following its run on 16/8/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 An Bradan Feasa (IRE), 3-1 Scintillante (GB), 4-1 Jorah (IRE), 6-1 Douglas Dc (IRE), 15-2 Mix of Clover (GB), 16-1 Soldat Forte (IRE)
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