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On behalf of everyone here at Worcester Racecourse, I am delighted to welcome you to this evening’s racing. It is great to have you with us, whether you’re a seasoned racegoer or it’s your first time visiting, we hope that you have an enjoyable evening. On the track this evening we have a total of 46 horses declared to run across 6 races. The grounds team have been working extremely hard to keep the track maintained throughout the warmer weather. We would like to thank you all who attended our ABBA evening, it was thoroughly enjoyable and we hope all attendees had a wonderful night! We would like to thank today’s headline sponsors CopyBet. We greatly appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the day. Please can I remind you that the 22nd July is our last fixture before a short break. We will then race again on the 19th August. Michael Thomas General Manager
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1 HUNT BALL (IRE) (109) 2304-11 CD
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10 11-12
B g Winged Love (IRE) - La Fandango (IRE) Andrew Tinkler Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Atlantic Equine Br Michael Slevin Novae Management Limited 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
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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.
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FIRST RACE 5.52 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET BOG TODAY FOR TOMORROW’S RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (ARC SUMMER CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (35 wins from 229 runners, 15%) runs ATREIDES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs THANK YOU BLUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ATREIDES trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 78 miles. RACE SUMMARY This looks an excellent opportunity for THICKTHORN TOM, who whilst a somewhat fortunate winner at Stratford 4 days ago, has proved himself a much-improved model since switched to fences and he ought to take some stopping under a penalty. Atreides is in better heart than the bare results suggest this season and this drop back in trip rates a plus. Thank You Blue also isn’t out of things. 1-2-3: 1.THICKTHORN TOM (IRE) 2.ATREIDES (IRE) 3.THANK YOU BLUE KEY colours
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THANK YOU BLUE (GB) (20) 1P5P-43 D
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12-0
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Tara Potter Mr Alan Baxter Br James & Jean Potter
I. J. Power Jennie Candlish, Leek Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a quick-fire hat-trick over hurdles at Ludlow in February and ran better than he had on his return to chasing when staying on gradually for third at Cartmel (21f) 3 weeks ago. Much lower mark to operate from in this sphere but yet to scale same heights as he has over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA102
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THICKTHORN TOM (IRE) (4) P3-2121
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12-0 (in7lbex)
B g Ocovango - Blume (IRE) Harry Skelton Kate Fisher & Sally Hall Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Sydney Bennett The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved over fences, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts equipped with first-time blinkers at Stratford (19f) 4 days ago. Took advantage of main rival’s last fence blunder then but he appeals as the one to beat once more under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA95
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ATREIDES (IRE) (15) 1U2-635 D
B or Br g Califet (FR) - Wind And Reign (IRE) The Chancers Partnership Br Mr Paul McKeon
8 11-12
Richie McLernon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWWon back-to-back small-field handicaps in December and in better heart than the bare results this season, appearing to find the 23f trip stretching him when fifth here at the beginning of the month. This return to shorter rates more suitable provided he jumps better than last time. TFRHHHHI BHA100
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SUTTONS HILL (IRE) (18) 4U20-P5
B g Arcadio (GER) - Givemeabuzz (IRE) Colleen Ford-Ellis Br Seamus Murnane & W. M. Dimeen
9 11-12
Joe Anderson (3) Barry Brennan, Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEWLooked one with problems in Ireland in 2024/25 and having arrived fit from points, offered little on first outing under Rules for present yard in a first-time hood when fifth over hurdles at Uttoxeter 18 days ago. Others preferred back over fences. TFRHHIII BHA100
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ATLANTA BRAVE (IRE) (40) P0530-5
B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Ominous Outcast (IRE) Mr Richard Lee Br Arctic Tack Stud
8
11-5
Conor O’Farrell Kerry Lee, Presteigne
TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner during early 2023 but still a maiden over fences and having displayed more spark than for a long time when third at Hereford (25f) in March, he’s proved disappointing both starts since. Mark has eased further but he increasingly seems to be going the wrong way. TFRHHIII BHA93
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KEEP ME POSTED (IRE) (53) 6P0P-P6
B g Shirocco (GER) - Canitellyou (IRE) Mr Barry Hawkins Br M. Fahy
9 10-11
Stan Sheppard Matt Sheppard, Ledbury Matt Sheppard
TIMEFORM VIEW 9-y-o who has joined a yard that has done well with new recruits but didn’t offer much over fences in Ireland in 2024/25 and not figured in points more recently. Only market support would make him of interest here. TFRHHIII BHA85 2025: KING OF THE STORY (IRE) 9 10 13 Ben Poste 2-1 (Polly Gundry) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Probable S.P’s: EVENS Thickthorn Tom (IRE), 3-1 Thank You Blue (GB), 5-1 Atreides (IRE), 12-1 Atlanta Brave (IRE), 22-1 Suttons Hill (IRE), 40-1 Keep Me Posted (IRE)
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RACE ONE
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SECOND RACE 6.27 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET PAY FIRST PAST THE POST 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) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (22 wins from 190 runners, 12%) runs KNIGHTSBRIDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs KNIGHTSBRIDGE WEIGHTWATCHER: HENRY BOX BROWN won off a handicap mark of 86, his rating is now down 9lb to 77. LONGEST TRAVELLER: SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 117 miles. RACE SUMMARY
This looks between progressive pair KNIGHTSBRIDGE and Huckleberry Sting, the former taken to come out on top should it become close late on.
1-2-3: 1.KNIGHTSBRIDGE (FR) 2.HUCKLEBERRY STING 3.CARPE DIEM (FR) KEY colours
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I’M A STARMAN (GB) (55) 03045-2 CD
13 12-0
Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Strathtay Mr Mark Rimell Br Mrs M. R. T. Rimell
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Sean Bowen Mark Rimell, Witney
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran 8-time hurdle winner who was a good second at Worcester in May. However, has never been so good in this sphere. Blinkers back on. TFRHHHII BHA98
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KNIGHTSBRIDGE (FR) (15) 3005-11 C
6 11-13
Bl g Tirwanako (FR) - Fait La Belle (FR) Salman Br Mr Etienne Raquin & Mr Herve Cozenot
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless over hurdles but has taken well to fences, strong at the finish when scoring at Warwick and over 2 1/2m here this summer. More to come back up in trip. TFRHHHHH BHA97
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HUCKLEBERRY STING (GB) (11) 001-231
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Mayberry Babbitt Racing & Watts Br J. Westwood
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11-7
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Jack Andrews Tom Ellis, Rugby Bottlegreen
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start to chasing at Bangor in April and got back on the up to resume winning ways in good style at Market Rasen 11 days ago. Should make a bold bid under a penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA84 (+8)
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CARPE DIEM (FR) (43) 1232-22 BF
B g Walzertakt (GER) - Chance Bleue (FR) Mr P. Corbett Br Mr P. De Maleissye Melun & Mr T. Amos
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11-5
Tom Hutsby (7) David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold
TIMEFORM VIEW Held form well since winning at Huntingdon in February but looks vulnerable up against a couple of improvers here. TFRHHHII BHA89
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SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL (FR) (68) 045P3-P CD
11 10-8
Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - School of Thought (FR) Mr K Johns & Joe Tickle Racing Club Br Mme Henri Devin
Callum Pritchard Joe Tickle, Tiverton Fire Defence Servicing
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9
TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent veteran who has mostly struggled since winning at Windsor in November. TFRHIIII BHA78
HENRY BOX BROWN (IRE) (20) 3446-U6 C
10-7
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lough Coyne (IRE) Ellis Collier (5) Old Gold Racing 7 Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan Br Miss E. Hamilton Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run is mounting and was again let down by jumping at Bangor last time. Needs to show a bit more to warrant interest off career-low mark. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHIII BHA77
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STAY HOPEFUL (IRE) (40) 000-460
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - J’Espere (IRE) Catch Twenty Two Br P. Travers
6
10-2
Lee Edwards Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner but little impact under Rules, including on chase bow last month. Change of headgear. TFRHIIII BHA72 12
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ELFRIDE (GB) (90) P/P60P5- D
Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Just Missie Mr Dave Redfern Br Miss Marie Steele
10 10-2
Harry Atkins (5) Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh Tori Global
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who belatedly showed some ability remains when fifth at Exeter in April but it’s still easy to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA69 2025: GRILLON DE MONTY (FR) 10 11 2 Jamie Brace 10-1 (Stephen Allen) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Visor worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 8. Stewards Note: SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL: Following its run on 9/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. STAY HOPEFUL: Following its run on 6/6/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped novicey.
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RACE TWO
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Knightsbridge (FR), 11-4 Huckleberry Sting (GB), 15-2 I’m A Starman (GB), Carpe Diem (FR), 16-1 Henry Box Brown (IRE), 22-1 School For Scandal (FR), 33-1 Stay Hopeful (IRE), 66-1 Elfride (GB)
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THIRD RACE 7.02 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET SUPPORT SAFER GAMBLING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Fergal O’Brien (38 wins from 244 runners, 16%) runs JORAH D’ALMA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs MR RAFIKI LONGEST TRAVELLER: WALKINGTHELINE trained by S Cameron, Middlewich, 86 miles. RACE SUMMARY
JORAH D’ALMA sets the standard on his third at Bangor in March and receives the vote with the step up in trip likely to be within range. Loman Lady flopped badly on her hurdling debut at Hexham but will surely prove capable of appreciably better, with Trigger The Light also commanding respect. 1-2-3: 1.JORAH D’ALMA (FR) 2.LOMAN LADY 3.TRIGGER THE LIGHT (IRE) KEY colours
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JORAH D’ALMA (FR) (15) 1/0P3F-3
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11-4
B g Spanish Moon (USA) - La Perroche (FR) Barbery, Mason, Banks and Pellowe Br Dr V. Emmanuel Boutin Et al
Liam Harrison Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Nancekuke Lettings
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who came from off the pace to win a Ludlow bumper. Low-key start to hurdling career but much more like it fitted with a tongue tie when third at Bangor in March and not disgraced 10 weeks on from a fall when filling same spot here (2m) 15 days ago. Likely to stay beyond 2 1/2m. TFRHHHHH BHA108
2
MR RAFIKI (IRE) (16) 44-44
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Baraza (IRE) Rafiki Partnership Br Brandon View Stud
5
11-4
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form at best in maidens so far but it’s possible he could raise his game over this longer trip. TFRHHHII BHA105
3
TRIGGER THE LIGHT (IRE) (37) 2/3P-3
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fairytale Theatre (IRE) Mr Garry Gilroy & Mrs Bridget Radnedge Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
6
11-4
Miss Lily Bradstock (7) Sara Bradstock, Wantage Equimedia Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a point bumper and showed ability again in a Warwick bumper in October. Pulled up on hurdling debut but more like it following a breathing operation when third of 9 in 2 1/2m maiden at Southwell last month. Longer trip bound to suit. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4
LOMAN LADY (GB) (25) 40-216 BF
5 10-11
B m Dragon Dancer - Border Flora Harry Skelton Hools & Forces Partnership Dan Skelton, Alcester Br T. C. Dawson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on final start in points before readily going one better in a Hexham bumper on first run for Dan Skelton. Flopped badly on hurdling debut there 8 days later but will surely prove capable of better. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5
MIRABELLO (GB) (20) 54-23
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Fernello The Racing Life Podcast - S1 Br R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg
5 10-11
Isabelle Ryder (5) Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive in bumpers and shaped like a stayer when third of 7 in maiden (4/1) at Bangor (2 1/2m, good) on recent hurdling debut. Open to improvement stepping up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA-
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SNOW IS IN THE SKY (IRE) (123) P100-
B m Snow Sky - Timetoget (IRE) Mr S Gardiner Br Mr Frankie Whyte
5 10-11
Richie McLernon Gary Brown, Swindon
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 3 finisher Irish point but has finished tailed off both starts over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
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WALKINGTHELINE (IRE) (15) 21P-12P
B m Policy Maker (IRE) - Manorwalk (IRE) Miss S. Cameron Br Anne Marie Ryan
6 10-11
Ben Poste Steph Cameron, Middlewich
TIMEFORMVIEWFrom the family of a useful chaser and showed some ability in making the frame in a couple of Uttoxeter bumpers for Tom Lacey. Enjoyed some success in points for current yard following low-key hurdle debut but went with no encouragement back under Rules at this course recently. TFRHIIII BHA16
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WITHEROS HILL (IRE) (459) 623P03/-
B m Milan - Onewayoranother (IRE) Miss Laura Horsfall Br Patrick Barry
6 10-11
Kevin Brogan Laura Horsfall, Towcester Abacus Securities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Milan filly who finishing last in a Listowel bumper for S. Curling in June 2024. Placed 3 times in points subsequently, though can only be watched on this return to Rules fitted with cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA2025: CALL TO DUTY (IRE) 6 11 4 Harry Cobden 2-1 (Emma Lavelle) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 8. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Loman Lady (GB), 3-1 Jorah d’Alma (FR), 4-1 Trigger The Light (IRE), 6-1 Mr Rafiki (IRE), 15-2 Mirabello (GB), 66-1 Witheros Hill (IRE), 150-1 Snow Is In The Sky (IRE), Walkingtheline (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 7.37 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET DAILY PROFIT BOOST NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (26 wins from 163 runners, 16%) runs SQUARE D’ALBONI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs CHEMISTRY & IMPERIAL TROOPER
LONGEST TRAVELLER: LAMLASH trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 117 miles. RACE SUMMARY
Previous winners SQUARE D’ALBONI and Chemistry look set to dominate. The former had his Stratford form franked by the runner-up earlier in the week and edges the vote.
1-2-3: 1.SQUARE D’ALBONI (FR) 2.CHEMISTRY (IRE) 3.IMPERIAL TROOPER (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Jockey
Br
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
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horse
age
st lb
1
CHEMISTRY (IRE) (19) 1-2 BF
5
11-9
Gr g Kingman - Highest Ever (IRE) Sean Quinlan James Paul Services To Industry Ltd Jennie Candlish, Leek Br Coolmore James Paul Services To Industry Ltd, Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Still capable of useful form on Flat and put up a professional display to make a winning hurdle/stable debut at Sedgefield (16.8f) in April. Failed to land the odds under a penalty at Kelso prior to finishing well held back on the Flat at Newcastle. Still open to improvement in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA113
2
SQUARE D’ALBONI (FR) (16) 30-1
B g Zarak (FR) - Polonia Lady (FR) Recommended Freight Ltd & Dan Skelton Br S.A.S. Ecurie X
4
11-5
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Recommended Freight Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful 3-time winner on Flat for Ralph Beckett who made the most of a good opportunity when off the mark at the third time of asking over hurdles (following a breathing operation) in 8-runner maiden at Stratford (19f) 16 days ago. Runner-up has franked that form since and has obvious claims. TFRHHHHH BHA114
3
CONNEMARA JOE (IRE) (16) 066P-46
B g Zambezi Sun - Broomfield Gale (IRE) Jordan, Anstey and Morgan Br John Leahy
5
11-2
Stan Sheppard Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in Irish points and has shown little in a pair of maiden hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
4
SCORO (FR) (15) 21/P4-46
6
B g Petillo (FR) - Cacnea (FR) Mr John Dillon Br Mr Gildas Blain
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but well held in novice and maiden hurdle.
5
11-2
Richie McLernon L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
WAIT AT THE GATE (IRE) (53) P241-2P
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Our Pollyanna (IRE) Mrs Marcine Marshall Br Cyril O’Hara
7
TFRHIIII BHA-
11-2
Brendan Powell David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold
TIMEFORM VIEW €18,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding. Dam, bumper winner (stayed 21f), half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Mighty Tom. Winning pointer but pulled up on most recent outing (May 24). TFRHHIII BHA-
6
IMPERIAL TROOPER (IRE) (29) 5
B g Belardo (IRE) - Oriental Step (IRE) Mr Brian Verinder Br Highpark Bloodstock Ltd
4 10-12
I. J. Power Jennie Candlish, Leek Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair up to 1 1/4m at his best on the Flat but out of sorts of late and didn’t achieve much tried over hurdles over C&D last month. Probably one for handicaps later on. TFRHHIII BHA-
7
LAMLASH (GB) (33) P-
B g Massaat (IRE) - Mrs Discombe Mr H Maye and The Joe Tickle Racing Club Br Richard Kent & Karen Quinn
4 10-12
Callum Pritchard Joe Tickle, Tiverton
TIMEFORM VIEW Little form on the Flat and pulled up on hurdling debut at Taunton in December. TFRHIIII BHA18
8
BAILEYS BIG IMAGE (GB) (29) 50-30
B m Pillar Coral - Bold Image (IRE) Mr Max Young Br Ballinaroone Stud & Alne Park Stud
5
10-9
Tabitha Worsley Max Young, Sneads Green
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to beat a rival in a point and has yet to show much ability under Rules. TFRHIIII BHA2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Chemistry (IRE), 6-4 Square d’Alboni (FR), 22-1 Imperial Trooper (IRE), 25-1 Wait At The Gate (IRE), 100-1 Connemara Joe (IRE), Scoro (FR), 200-1 Lamlash (GB), 250-1 Baileys Big Image (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 8.12 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET FOLLOW US ON X 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)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (22 wins from 190 runners, 12%) runs THE GREAT ESCAPE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs THE GREAT ESCAPE WEIGHTWATCHER: WARNER’S CROSS won off a handicap mark of 89, his rating is now down 14lb to 75. LONGEST TRAVELLER: FINAL ENTRY trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 116 miles. RACE SUMMARY THE GREAT ESCAPE finished runner-up off 10lb higher on his handicap bow here (2 1/2m) last summer. He gets the nod in a race which lacks strength in depth, with Warner’s Cross another likely bounce-back candidate with Sean Bowen aboard for stable debut. Fane Court is the pick of those with more recent form. 1-2-3: 1.THE GREAT ESCAPE (IRE) 2.WARNER’S CROSS (IRE) 3.FANE COURT (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder BrBr
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor
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horse
age
st lb
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FINAL ENTRY (IRE) (23) 30/64-31
5
12-0
B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE) Jack Tudor Midd Shire Racing David Pipe, Wellington Br Barronstown Stud B G Middleton Developments Ltd, W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat. Doubled his career/Newton Abbot tally when narrow winner in first-time visor there last month. 4lb rise harsh, though he’s taking on lesser opposition here and his yard continue in good form. TFRHHHII BHA98
2
THE GREAT ESCAPE (IRE) (55) 2000P-6
6 11-10
B g Getaway (GER) - Gift of Freedom (IRE) The Great Escape Three Br Gestut Etzean U.H.-H.Rodenburg
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWRelatively lightly-raced 6-y-o maiden. Placed all 3 starts here last summer. No immediate revival on return to this track/hurdling following 8 weeks in late-May. Another try over this trip is warranted given his style/pedigree, and he could be worth chancing off 5lb lower in a weaker handicap. TFRHHHHH BHA94
3
IKIGAI STAR (IRE) (12) 55533-P
Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Mi Raccomando The Ikigai Partnership Br Effevi SRL
6
11-7
David Bass Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton The Injured Jockeys Fund
TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistent since winning at Huntingdon in May last year. Well held on Flat at Nottingham (1 3/4m, good) latest and again has stamina to prove back over hurdles. Return to this track (hit frame both starts) and booking of David Bass (1-1) both positives, though. TFRHHHII BHA91
4
KANTAGUA DU LARGE (FR) (18) 6446-60
B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Antagua (FR) C & C Boultbee Brooks Br Pascal Noue & Charlotte Thoreau
6
11-3
Richie McLernon Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW One-time fairly useful chaser in France. Well below that level for current connections, adding to her patchy record with a poor effort at Cartmel last time. TFRHHIII BHA87
5
HARDY BUCK (IRE) (155) 0P102P- D
B g Mount Nelson - Peratus (IRE) Hoof & Hustle Go Racing Br William Flood
8 10-11
Luke Scott (3) Max Comley, Sutton Veny Shoemark Saddlery
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on much-reduced mark to open his account on stable debut at Exeter (23f, soft) in December. Probably feeling effects of promising chasing debut when pulled up at Hereford in February. Freshened up and ought to be competitive back in a thin handicap hurdle. TFRHHHII BHA81
6
FANE COURT (IRE) (6) 004P-43
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Fane Princess (IRE) Mr Mark E. Smith Br N. Coburn
8
10-9
Tom Bellamy D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer. Shown much more than previously in 2 starts for current yard, beaten 7 lengths when third in a slowly-run C&D handicap latest. One of select few with recent form to his name, and he’s less exposed than most despite being an 8-y-o. TFRHHHHI BHA79 (-1)
7
WARNER’S CROSS (IRE) (66) 2/6P5-P5
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Cellar Door (IRE) Mr John Griffin Br Mrs Claire Doyle
9
10-5
Sean Bowen Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn
TIMEFORMVIEWSole success in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen in summer 2024. Significant stable switch since final start for Clare Hobson (again well held) in chase at Southwell in mid-May. Reverts to hurdling off much-reduced mark following a short break and could be interesting with Sean Bowen taking over. TFRHHHHI BHA75 22
2025: PALM BEACH (IRE) 8 9 7 Elliott England 5-1 (Ben Pauling) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5. Stewards Note: HARDY BUCK: Following its run on 11/2/2026 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Final Entry (IRE), Fane Court (IRE), 11-2 Warner’s Cross (IRE), 6-1 The Great Escape (IRE), 13-2 Hardy Buck (IRE), 8-1 Ikigai Star (IRE), 16-1 Kantagua du Large (FR)
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DATE
COURSE RECORD
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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SIXTH RACE 8.47 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET OVERNIGHT BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (22 wins from 190 runners, 12%) runs ROYAL RHYTHM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs ROYAL RHYTHM WEIGHTWATCHER: PRINCE IMPERIAL won off a handicap mark of 122, his rating is now down 17lb to 105. LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRINCE IMPERIAL trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 241 miles. RACE SUMMARY It’s unlikely we’ve seen the best of PHANTOM GOLD, who finished a close second over 2m here last time, and he can go one better up in trip. Locked Down Lad and Royal Rhythm could be interesting if recapturing last summer’s course form. 1-2-3: 1.PHANTOM GOLD (IRE) 2.LOCKED DOWN LAD 3.ROYAL RHYTHM (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Jockey
Br
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
PRINCE IMPERIAL (USA) (55) 30PPP-P
9
12-0
B g Frankel - Proportional The Carter Family Br Juddmonte Farms Inc
Philip Armson (3) Jake Coulson, Heaton Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up 4 of 5 starts since joining current yard. Refitted visor (previously worn on Flat) unlikely to have an impact. TFRHIIII BHA105
2
OCTOBER HILL (IRE) (35) 4023-1B D
6 11-12
Br m Berkshire (IRE) - Miss Bedlam (IRE) The Hillraisers Br D. M. Forster
Rian Corcoran (5) David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling
3
5 11-12
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to something like her solid Taunton maiden form when getting the best of a sprint finish at Ffos Las in May. Wasn’t done with when brought down over C&D (behind Shesonnet) subsequently, but that wasn’t the strongest handicap for the grade. TFRHHHII BHA103
SHESONNET (IRE) (35) 52P-102
B m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Onest Matthews Moore Murray Oxley Br Denis Murphy
Harry Bannister Ben Case, Banbury David Andrews Construction Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Helped by the way things developed when successful on return/handicap debut at Warwick (21f). Back to form when runner-up in C&D handicap last time. That form hasn’t proved robust, though. TFRHHHII BHA103
4
LEAVE HER TO ME (GB) (216) F1/150P- D
8
11-9
B m Kayf Tara - Marie Deja La (FR) Nick Slatter (3) Mr L. Gill David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold Br Miss Amanda Lysaght Pragnell
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a double in a solid race for the grade at Warwick last May. Clearly had issues since, but she isn’t discounted if the market speaks in her favour on return from 7 months off. TFRHHHII BHA100
5
GOLDEN GLANCE (GB) (20) 000-014 D
B m Golden Horn - Zeeba (IRE) BCC Racing Partnership Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
7
11-8
Jack Tudor Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on much-reduced mark from out of blue at Southwell (2 1/2m) penultimate start. Still feasibly treated on her best efforts, though didn’t look in the same form over a trip that possibly stretches her at Bangor (23f) subsequently. TFRHHHII BHA99 (-1)
6
PHANTOM GOLD (IRE) (15) 1//56-422 BF
B g Champs Elysees - Legacy Gold (IRE) A. C. O’Keeffe Br Mr David Bobbett
8
11-7
Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Followed up point bumper winner with stylish/fairly useful success in Newton Abbot bumper on Rules debut. Promising start in handicaps for current yard, very nearly justifying strong support in 2m course handicap last time. Step up in trip may unlock a first hurdle victory. TFRHHHHH BHA98
7
DUBLINOFFICECALLIN (GB) (30) 6001-00 D
B g Frammassone (IRE) - Mil Et Une Nui Flo (FR) Bell House Racing Br Beswick Brothers Bloodstock
5 10-12
Conor O’Farrell Kerry Lee, Presteigne Miss Lee
TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start to his handicap career at Perth (2 1/2m) on penultimate outing for Ewan Whillans. Some mitigation both starts since, never looking like justifying favouritism over a sharp 2m on stable debut at Stratford latest. TFRHHHII BHA89 24
8
ROYAL RHYTHM (IRE) (9) 55P-55P
B g Jet Away - Musical Queen (IRE) Jonjo & AJ O’Neill Racing II Br Philip Rothwell
10 10-11
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Came closest to snapping long losing run when pipped by subsequent winner in C&D handicap last summer. Didn’t look to enjoy himself in rare start over fences at Uttoxeter (2m) latest. No surprise to see a revival with usual blinkers fitted first time this season. TFRHHHHI BHA88 (-3)
9
LOCKED DOWN LAD (GB) (15) BU60P-6 BF
6
B g Linda’s Lad - Euro Bond (IRE) Mr Keiran Johns Br Keiran Johns
10-6
Callum Pritchard Joe Tickle, Tiverton Fire Defence Servicing
TIMEFORMVIEWCame closest to breaking his duck in C&D handicap last summer. Backed that up with some solid efforts prior to losing his form over the spring. Possibly needed the run (despite prominent market position) on C&D return. Dangerous off this mark if back on song. TFRHHHHI BHA83 2025: Div I - ORANGE DIAMOND (FR) 7 10 7 Jack Andrews 4-1 (Tom Ellis) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Div II - SIXTY PLUS (IRE) 5 10 6 Sam Twiston-Davies 11-10 (James Owen) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: DUBLINOFFICECALLIN: Following its run on 16/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Phantom Gold (IRE), 13-2 Locked Down Lad (GB), 15-2 Golden Glance (GB), 8-1 October Hill (IRE), Shesonnet (IRE), 10-1 Dublinofficecallin (GB), 12-1 Royal Rhythm (IRE), 20-1 Leave Her To Me (GB), 300-1 Prince Imperial (USA)
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 5.52 - THE COPYBET BOG TODAY FOR TOMORROW’S RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, July 10th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 14th. Penalties, after July 4th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented 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. 17 entries at £30. - Closed July 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 6.27 - THE COPYBET PAY FIRST PAST THE POST 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, July 10th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 14th. Penalties, after July 4th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Copybet 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. 24 entries at £30. - Closed July 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 7.02 - THE COPYBET SUPPORT SAFER GAMBLING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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, July 10th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented 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. 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. 12 entries at £50. - Closed July 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 7.37 - THE COPYBET DAILY PROFIT BOOST NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, July 10th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. A memento will be presented 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. 17 entries at £50. - Closed July 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 8.12 - THE COPYBET FOLLOW US ON X 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, July 10th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 14th. Penalties, after July 4th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented 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. 17 entries at £30. - Closed July 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 8.47 - THE COPYBET OVERNIGHT BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, July 10th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 14th. Penalties, after July 4th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented 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. 26 entries at £30. - Closed July 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. 27