WELCOME TO WORCESTER RACECOURSE FOR ANOTHER EXITING AFTERNOON OF JUMP RACING.
On behalf of everyone at Worcester racecourse, I am delighted to welcome you to this afternoon’s racing, what a great way to enjoy a spring day with such glorious sunshine !!!
Today we have 46 runners declared across 6 races sponsored by CopyBet and PJ Nichols. The grounds team have been working incredibly hard to get the track in in such great condition, overcoming the challenges of recent high temperatures. So, get ready for some top-quality racing and a memorable day out on the banks of the River Severn and good luck to all the runners, riders and connections here with us today.
We are really pleased to welcome the Injured Jockeys Fund back today. They do such an incredible job supporting and caring for our jockeys. Their dedication to providing practical, emotional, and financial support makes a real difference to so many within the racing community. We are proud to support the vital work they do and delighted to have them with us once again.
Our next race day is Ladies Day on the 6th June and is set to be our best yet! There are plenty of things going on featuring 50% of drinks in the first hour after the gates open and Marvin Hulmes DJ Set live after racing so keep a look out on social media and our website for all the details!
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Michael Thomas General Manager
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THURSDAY 28 MAY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
CHIEF STEWARD TOM EVETTS STEWARDS’ PANELS CHAIR ROGER BELLAMY
DANIEL ANDREWS, SOPHIE CANDY
STARTERS
WILLIAM JORDAN
CIARAN MCKEE
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MICHAEL HARRIS
JUDGE
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CLERKS OF THE SCALES
ROBERT CUTHBERT
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MEDICAL OFFICERS
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JEREMY WILLIS
COMMENTATOR
RICHARD HOILES
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ANDY COLLINS
GENERAL MANAGER
MICHAEL THOMAS
CLERK OF THE COURSE
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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.
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 2.25
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS MARES
THE COPYBET PAY FIRST PAST THE POST MARES’ 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 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (43 wins from 247 runners, 17%) runs FEET ON THE GROUND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs BEORMA LONGEST TRAVELLER: FOX WALLACE trained by E Pickard, Taunton, 103 miles.
AUNTIE MAGGIE came good over hurdles at around this time last year and, with her recent run behind her, she is worth another chance over fences She is taken to get the better of chasing debutante Feet On The Ground, who is interesting based on the pick of her hurdles form, while Beorma is one to note for her leading yard.
1 CATERPILLAR GIRL (GB) (35) 1550F- D 5 12-0
B m Telescope (IRE) - Got Away (FR)
Jonathan Burke
Mr S. J. Cox Tom George, Slad Br Simon Cox Tom George Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWDecisive bumper winner at Warwick last spring but went backwards from her hurdling debut in 2 subsequent outings in that sphere Making first start over fences, was still towards the rear when falling 5 out in handicap at Warwick (2 1/2m) 5 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA95
2 AUNTIE MAGGIE (IRE) (26) 16563-5
B m Pour Moi (IRE) - Nora’s Cherry (IRE)
D 7 11-10
Ciaran Gethings
Mr Alastair Ralph Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Denis Noonan
Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFront runner who won 3 times at around this time last year Below her hurdles form in 2 starts over fences in the autumn, before shaping as if better for the run after 7 months off when fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter 26 days ago. Could still have more to offer. TFRHHHHH BHA91
3 FEET ON THE GROUND (IRE)
B m Westerner - Eyes On The Stars (IRE)
(46) 22P04P- 8 11-9
Tom Broughton (3)
The FOB Racing Partnership 4 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Brucetown Farms Ltd BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWKeen-going sort who produced her best effort over hurdles when runner-up in a 2 1/2m Southwell handicap in December Hasn’t kicked on since, running no sort of race at Ffos Las in April, but she made the frame twice in Irish points so could fare better on chase debut. TFRHHHHI BHA90
4 BEORMA (IRE) (61) 0500/P0- 7 11-0
Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Mourneseafood Lass (IRE)
Mr Dan Skelton
Br Hugh Suffern
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORMVIEWJust modest form at best in bumpers for Thomas Gallagher and hasn’t offered much over hurdles for current yard, well held in handicap at Stratford on latest outing However, she’s worth a market check as she goes over chasing with tongue strap added TFRHHHII BHA81
5 FOX WALLACE (IRE) (23) 4P6PP-P
B m Mahler - Bob Robin (IRE)
M. Enticott / Ella Pickard Racing Club
8 10-5
Ben Godfrey
Ella Pickard, Taunton
Br Terence Leonard Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on promise of previous couple of efforts when making all in handicap at Stratford a year ago. Has been struggling for form, pulled up 4 of last 5 starts, but at least she’s now back down to below her last winning mark. TFRHHIII BHA72
2025: FOX WALLACE (IRE) 7 10 2 Ben Godfrey 4-1 (Ella Pickard) 6 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Auntie Maggie (IRE), 3-1 Feet On The Ground (IRE), 7-2 Beorma (IRE), 9-2 Caterpillar Girl (GB), 10-1 Fox Wallace (IRE)
SECOND RACE 2.55
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PJ NICHOLLS KGM KOREA GENUINELY MADE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (34 wins from 229 runners, 15%) runs MASTERDREAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs SUNRAY SHADOW LONGEST TRAVELLER: MASTERDREAM trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 78 miles.
SUNRAY SHADOW recorded his first handicap success over hurdles with something in hand at Huntingdon 9 days ago and makes plenty of appeal as he goes chasing with his yard in excellent form He gets the vote ahead of Mt Fuji Park, who returned to winning ways on his latest outing, with Masterdream also in the mix returned to this track 1-2-3:
(IRE)
1 MT FUGI PARK (IRE) (44) 14/P6F1- 8 12-2
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - The Real Athlete (IRE)
Miss Gina Andrews
The Fugitives Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Vincent and Jimmy Lawler Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened chase account at the third attempt at Carlisle last spring and bounced back to form last season when making all under this rider in 6-runner amateurs handicap at Market Rasen 6 weeks ago. Could make another bid with latest effort behind him. TFRHHHHI BHA122
2
SAMUEL
SPADE
(GER) (131) 50/0000-
B g Myboycharlie (IRE) - Summarily (IRE)
7 12-2
Beau Morgan (5)
Mrs Emma Palmer Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br J. De Jong Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWFive-time winner over hurdles, with latest success at Ascot in February last year However, he’s not always a fluent jumper and ran well below form on his last 2 starts, well held back at Ascot in January. Makes chase debut TFRHHIII BHA122
3 IMPATIENT (FR) (93) 425124-
Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Vista Palma (FR)
Miss Katharine J. Holland
8 11-10
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWGot back on the up when scoring decisively at Huntingdon in December, before running at least as well when second of 7 at Market Rasen in February. However, he reverted to finishing weakly when well beaten at Catterick on latest outing 3 months ago. TFRHHIII BHA116
4 COURT IN A STORM (IRE) (42) 1/1F043- D
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Aimigayle
7 11-9
Tom Bellamy Park View Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Crawford-Smith Family & Suzy Smith
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Completed hat-trick (including a bumper win) when making all in a Uttoxeter novice hurdle in October. Proved expensive to follow in handicaps the remainder of the campaign, but he appeals as the type who should make a chaser TFRHHHII BHA115
5 SUNRAY SHADOW (GB) (9) 50542-1
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Silver Spinner
S T Racing - The Founders’ Syndicate
7 11-7
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs S. C. Welch Stanley’s
TIMEFORMVIEW With Harry Skelton back on board, confirmed recent promise over hurdles when winning 6-runner handicap at Huntingdon 9 days ago, scoring readily. Noteworthy chasing debutant for his leading yard TFRHHHHH BHA113 (+6)
6 MASTERDREAM (FR) (46) 411133- CD
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Santa Christiana (FR)
9 10-13
Conor O’Farrell
Mr Dave Harris Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Haras de Saint Julien & A.Tamagni-Bodmer Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a trio of handicaps over fences in 2025, including over this C&D on the first occasion Let down by his jumping last 2 outings, returning from 6 months off when last of 3 at Wincanton in April, but he merits consideration back here TFRHHHHI BHA105
7 ZACONY REBEL (IRE) (18) 04451-1 C
B g Getaway (GER) - Bay Rebel (IRE)
Julia Mansfield
11 10-11
Charlie Price
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Brendan Walsh Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who caused a surprise from 10lb out of the weights at Ludlow (3m) in April. Encouragingly backed that up also winning 4-runner event over the same C&D 18 days ago, though he was helped by the favourite disappointing TFRHHHII BHA103
2025:RACE ABANDONED
DECLARED RUNNERS
Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Sunray Shadow (GB), 4-1 Mt Fugi Park (IRE), 9-2 Zacony Rebel (IRE), 13-2 Court In A Storm (IRE), 11-1 Masterdream (FR), 12-1 Impatient (FR), 14-1 Samuel Spade (GER)
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THIRD RACE 3.30
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M)
THE COPYBET DAILY PROFIT BOOST NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (23 wins from 105 runners, 22%) runs KING’S SCHOLAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (11 wins from 38 runners, 29%) runs KING’S SCHOLAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARBITRATION trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 104 miles.
KING’S SCHOLAR showed a nice turn of foot to run out a ready winner on his second hurdle start at Southwell earlier in the month and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to defy a penalty at the first time of asking. Arbitration will need to settle better than on his recent hurdling debut at Newton Abbot but can improve if doing so
1 KING’S SCHOLAR (IRE) (17) 4-1 D
5 11-10
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Scholarly Sean Bowen Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate KING S Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Scholarly Partnership Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWBorderingonusefulupto13/4montheFlatforEdWalkerandshowedthebenefitofhisinitialexperienceoverhurdlesinafirst-timetonguestrapwhen readily landing 2m maiden at Southwell 17 days ago. Can go on improving and this looks an excellent opportunity under a penalty TFRHHHHH BHA120
2
DELTA LEGEND (IRE) (23) P
6 11-3
B g Camelot - Delta Dreamer Charlie Price
Mr T. G. Williams Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Glenville Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) who won twice at Lingfield in 2024 but below form last year and was pulled up on recent hurdling debut at Hereford TFRHIIII BHA-
3 MAGNA PATCH (GB) (41) 2/040-
6 11-3
B g Telescope (IRE) - Sweet Vixen Ciaran Gethings
Mr S. Price Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Magna Bloodstock Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point bumper but has shown decidedly little all 3 outings under Rules. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 SO PROUD (IRE) (19) 15-4 D
5 11-3
B g Shirocco (GER) - Rosa Danica (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Mrs E. J. Wills Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br P. Connell Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWShiroccogeldingwhowas wellsupported whenmaking a winningstart in aHaydockbumperforDonCantilloninMay 2025.Changedhands for a 6-figuresumbutwent backwards from his hurdling debut when comfortably held in 2m Warwick maiden 19 days ago and presumably has his sights set on handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 ARBITRATION (IRE) (15) 2
B g Beckford - Orphan Annie (IRE)
4 10-11
Brendan Powell Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Mr Maurice Regan Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flat performer at 1 1/4m for Karl Burke. New connections acquired him for 67,000 gns last autumn and offered something to work on sent hurdling when second in 8-runner novice at Newton Abbot (17f) earlier in the month, despite refusing to settle Hood now fitted and should do better TFRHHHHI BHA-
6
NANNYMOORESBRIDGE (IRE) (16) 05P-P 5 10-10
Gr m Kingston Hill - Chanceux Houx (FR)
Ben Godfrey The Ella Pickard Racing Club Ella Pickard, Taunton
Br S. Brennan
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown nothing in a pair of bumpers or either start over hurdles, including on the back of a breathing operation latest TFRHIIII BHA-
2025: SIR GALAHAD (IRE) 4 11 4 Sean Bowen 1-3 (Olly Murphy) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (43 wins from 247 runners, 17%) runs BRAVE MOVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs SON OF TYRAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: MC’FLO trained by A Carson, Newmarket, 132 miles.
SON OF TYRAN benefited no end from the big step up in trip when opening his account at Ludlow recently and is fancied to overcome a 5lb rise in the weights with further improvement in the pipeline. Fellow last-time-out winner Mexican Stan has the odd quirk but is unexposed as a stayer too, with Saint Vic completing the shortlist
colours no horse age st lb
1 WHENTHEMUSICSTOPS (IRE) (12) P/4252-5 5 11-12
Ch g Jet Away - Didn’t I Tell You (IRE)
I. J. Power
A Baxter, S, Sowray, K Ward Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br B. Kinsella
Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWIn the frame on the second of 2 starts in Irish points and made a pleasing enough start to his career under Rules when second of 5 on Plumpton hurdling debut in September However, has taken 3 backward steps since, including on handicap debut at Uttoxeter latest. Cheekpieces now tried. TFRHHIII BHA94
2 ARTISTE
D’AINAY (FR) (9) 23P31-5
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Ball In Wood (FR)
The Half Cut Horsemen
8 11-11
Sean Bowen
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Br Mr Stephane Milaveau Lockwood Premium
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden under Rules who was successful once from 8 outings in points since leaving Tom Ellis. Shaped as if in need of more of an emphasis on stamina when fifth of 11 in 23f handicap at Hexham on recent stable debut TFRHHHII BHA93 (-2)
3 MEXICAN STAN (GB) (19) 04/P45-1
B g Passing Glance - Artic Bliss
First Chance Racing
6 11-10
Tom Broughton (3)
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br First Chance Racing Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved when off the mark in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, good) 19 days ago, despite flashing his tail a few times under pressure 4lb higher mark seems fair and is unexposed as a stayer TFRHHHHI BHA92
4 JUBERTILEE (IRE) (15) 1220-23
B g Mahler - Oscar’s Mate (IRE)
9 11-7
David Noonan
Mr M. A. Bickell Dean Summersby, Kellacott
Br G. Brett
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple point winner who showed more than previously over hurdles when third of 8 in 17f novice at Newton Abbot 15 days ago. Switches to handicap now and may improve again for the markedly longer trip TFRHHHII BHA89
5 BRAVE MOVE (IRE) (42) 60/4035-
7 11-6
B g Getaway (GER) - Water Rock Liam Harrison
Double Barrels Of Courage
Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Joseph and Anthony Smiddy BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEW Ran his best race upped in trip when third of 16 in a competitive handicap at Taunton (3m) in December, never nearer. Ran no sort of race at Hereford 4 months later, though TFRHHHII BHA88
TIMEFORMVIEWFollowed a good run with a below-par one when seventh of 8 to Son of Tyran in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (3m, good, 12/1) 18 days ago. Needs to bounce back in a refitted visor TFRHHHII BHA84
7 SON OF TYRAN (GB) (18) 00005-1
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Lets Hope So
Boyce Barrett Boyce
5 10-10
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to get off the mark in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (3m, good) 18 days ago, driven out Still unexposed as a stayer and fancied to follow up TFRHHHHH BHA78
1-2-3: 1.SON OF TYRAN 2.MEXICAN STAN 3.SAINT VIC (FR)
8
SAINT VIC (FR) (26) 0030/0-2
B g Kamsin (GER) - Passionnante (FR)
Kathy Day
Br Earl de Cordelles & Mr Robert Brard
7 10-10
Lewis Stones (3)
Anthony Day, Hinckley
Mr Day
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who seemingly hasn’t been the easiest to train but ran right up to his best when second of 8 at Uttoxeter (23f) on latest start. Thereabouts with a repeat TFRHHHHI BHA78
9 BRIONYWELLS
(GB) (203) 0/30040-
B m Jack Hobbs - Pandy Wells
Mr Graeme P. McPherson
6 10-9
Nick Slatter (3)
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br M. R. Paul Pragnell
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 bumpers but she did at least make more impact than previously over hurdles stepped up in trip when fourth of 10 on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, good) in September Failed to repeat that effort at Sedgefield in November, though TFRHHIII BHA77
10
MC’FLO
(GB) (24) 00P65-0
B m Mukhadram - Distant Florin
5 10-5
Brendan Powell
Blue Star Syndicate Anthony Carson, Newmarket
Br Clive Dennett
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks limited and passed over from just out of the weights.
11 ULTRA VIERS (IRE)
(26) 4F546-5
B g Fame And Glory - Endless Moments (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA72
10 10-5
Harry Bannister
Mrs Phillippa Taylor Phillippa Taylor, Fringford
Br Pate Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 25 NH runs and has been struggling for form over fences lately 4lb out of the weights.
2025: SUMMERLEAZE (IRE) 8 11 11 Sean Bowen 4-6 (Olly Murphy) 4 ran
TFRHHIII BHA69
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11.
Stewards Note: BRAVE MOVE: Following its run on 16/4/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Son of Tyran (GB), 4-1 Mexican Stan (GB), 11-2 Saint Vic (FR), 8-1 Jubertilee (IRE), 12-1 Artiste d’Ainay (FR), Brave Move (IRE), 16-1 Edna E Mode (IRE), 25-1 Brionywells (GB), 33-1 Whenthemusicstops (IRE), 66-1 Mc’flo (GB), 80-1 Ultra Viers (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
YOUR SAY
THE READ JOHNNY BURKE’S BLOG AT COPYBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (22 wins from 183 runners, 12%) runs CAWTHORNE BANKER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (5 wins from 52 runners, 10%) runs CHARGING THUNDER LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHARGING THUNDER trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.
CHARGING THUNDER arrives fit from the Flat and looks interesting now returning to a sound surface in this sphere given both his previous hurdle wins came on good ground. He’s taken to capitalise on a slipping mark. Fidendum has looked a hardrideonoccasions,buthedidknuckledownwelltoopenhisaccountatMarketRasenrecentlyandhastobefearedonhandicapdebut with that performance supported by the timefigure. Siam Park isn’t weighted out of things on his return to hurdling, either
1.CHARGING THUNDER 2.FIDENDUM 3.SIAM PARK (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 FIDENDUM
(GB) (20) 5432/r-1
7 12-0
B g Passing Glance - Think of The Money Nick Slatter (3)
Three Saints One Sinner David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold Br G. Davies Pragnell
TIMEFORMVIEWNotstraightforwardbutchasedhomenow-usefulWellingtonArchinaMarketRasennoviceinMarch2025.RanoutonreturnatHerefordbuttohiscreditknuckled down well to land a maiden at aforementioned track (17f) earlier in the month. Into handicaps now and should remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA110 (+2)
2 SIAM PARK (IRE)
(15) 1F42F-U D
7 12-0
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Attraction (IRE) Rian Corcoran (5)
Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Rathbarry Stud Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWEnthusiastic front runner with 3 wins to his name over fences, the latest at Plumpton (17f) in November Has failed to complete on his last 3 starts in that sphere but gave a good account in a 19f Taunton handicap hurdle in March, losing out only late on Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA110
3
SCINTILLANTE
(GB) (8) 12206-4 CD 6 11-13
Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Freesia (IRE)
Alastair & Pippa McLeish
Jonathan Burke
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Grundy Bloodstock SRL Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWIn top form at Worcester last summer, winning twice and runner-up 3 times. Stepped up on recent run when fourth of 7 at Warwick last week but seems to have lost some of his zip TFRHHHII BHA109 (-2)
4 CHARGING THUNDER (GB) (25) 114/044- D 8 11-13
B g War Command (USA) - Storming Sioux
Sean Bowen
Goodfellow and Lawson James Owen, Newmarket
Br Elwick Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives fit from the Flat and effective on a sound surface, having gained both hurdle wins on good ground in 2024. Interesting. TFRHHHHH BHA109
5 GET THE VALUE (IRE) (23) 400P0-0 D 8 11-0
B g Getaway (GER) - Valsugana (IRE)
Kielan Woods
The Cross Racing Club John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br A. P. Heskin Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of wins last spring but little to shout about since, showing only minor signs of a revival at Ffos Las on most recent outing TFRHHIII BHA96
6
CROWN
OF INDIA (IRE) (26) 10P56-0 CD 5 10-7
B g Camelot - Queen of India (IRE)
The Agra Jewels
Bryan Carver
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Queen Of India Partnership Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a C&D maiden in June 2025 but has found it tough going in handicaps subsequently, acknowledging he possibly needed the run after 5 months off at Uttoxeter on latest start. TFRHHHII BHA89
7 CAWTHORNE BANKER (IRE) (53) 31D00P- D 8 10-4
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Shees A Dante (IRE)
Kevin Brogan
Mr A. J. O’Neill Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr Sam Doyle Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice last year but took little interest following a further 11 weeks off at Wetherby in March and shaped like one with problems at Market Rasen subsequently TFRHHIII BHA86
2025: THERAPIST 5 11 6 Freddie Gordon 4-9 (Nicky Henderson) 3 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7. Stewards Note: CHARGING THUNDER: Following its run on 3/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Fidendum (GB), 10-3 Charging Thunder (GB), 9-2 Siam Park (IRE), 15-2 Scintillante (GB), 20-1 Crown of India (IRE), 25-1 Get The Value (IRE), 33-1 Cawthorne Banker (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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SIXTH RACE 5.05
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET OVERNIGHT BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (43 wins from 247 runners, 17%) runs GEORGIA’S CHARM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs PLAYFUL FOX
LONGEST TRAVELLER: TSAVO PARK trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.
PLAYFUL FOX showed improved form in 2 starts earlier this month, beaten only by a progressive type at this course on his latest outing, so he could be ready to get off the mark this time around.The main danger could be Scottish Dancer, who is on a workable mark based on the pick of his Irish form, ahead of Churchman.
1-2-3: 1.PLAYFUL FOX (FR) 2.SCOTTISH DANCER (IRE) 3.CHURCHMAN
1 TSAVO PARK (IRE) (20) 34FP4-0 7 12-0
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Catcheragain (IRE)
Paddy Hanlon (5) West Coast Partnership John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland Br Thistletown Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to complete on first 2 chase starts but got back on track when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17f) in April, despite finding it a barely adequate test Ran poorly over fences last time, but this should be more suitable returned to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA100
2 SCOTTISH DANCER (IRE) (11) 22/P000- 7 11-8
B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Destalink
Mr W. T. Reed
Br Norelands B/Stock & Emma Capon B/Stock
Harry Reed
Tim Reed, Hexham
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner in Ireland but lost his way in 2025 However, in cheekpieces he’s returned to form on the Flat in 2 starts for current yard, winning at Thirsk (1 3/4m) early this month before runner-up at Ripon (2m) 11 days ago. Respected from his current mark. TFRHHHHI BHA94
3 GREER HILL
(IRE) (12) 2/006P-P
B g Jet Away - She’s On The Case (IRE)
White Hart Racing & Chris Djuric
5 11-3
William Shanahan (5)
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Parkville Stud Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole outing in Irish points but has yet to offer much over hurdles, in first-time tongue strap when pulled up in handicap at Bangor 12 days ago. Cheekpieces now added. TFRHHIII BHA89
4
PLAYFUL
FOX (FR) (6) 345-U2
B g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Reform Act (USA)
4 11-2
Harry Skelton Babbitt Racing
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree Bottlegreen
TIMEFORMVIEWHails from a family his yard has had success with and showed some promise in junior hurdles. Has also shaped well in handicap hurdles the last twice, conceding first run when second over 2m here 6 days ago. Major player as he goes up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA96 (+3)
5 GEORGIA’S CHARM (IRE) (15) 20/P54-5
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Reillys Daughter
6 11-0
Liam Harrison H&CBarrett CLees&SChiari Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Thistletown Stud BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t make much impact in her 3 qualifying runs over hurdles for this trainer, before shaping as if needing the emphasis more on stamina when fifth of 7 on handicap debut at Newton Abbot (2 1/4m) 15 days ago. Could yet do better upped further in trip TFRHHHII BHA86
6 MAN OH MAN (IRE) (22) 03P02-5
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Kitty Flem (IRE)
7 10-8
Bryan Carver little acres racing
Br T. Fleming
Dean Summersby, Kellacott
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but ran one of better races when second in an Exeter handicap (23f) in April. However, couldn’t build on that effort when fifth of 7 at Fontwell (19f) 22 days ago, despite getting an easy lead TFRHHHII BHA80
7 DONTASKCHRIS (IRE) (34) P/0R/5/0-
B g Ask - Nothin To Say (IRE)
Mrs D. M. Grissell
8 10-7
Marc Goldstein
Diana Grissell, Brightling
Br P. & D. Kavanagh Brightling Park Estate
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held both completed starts over hurdles in 2024 (also refused to race) and, in first-time hood, offered little on return from 2-year absence when ninth of 12 in handicap at Fontwell in April. TFRHHIII BHA79
8
STAY HOPEFUL (IRE) (12) 3/1000-4
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - J’Espere (IRE)
Catch Twenty Two
Br P. Travers
6 10-6
Lee Edwards
Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner at the fourth attempt. Down the field in 3 starts over hurdles last year but possibly needed the run after 5 months off (in first-time cheekpieces) when well-beaten fourth of 12 on handicap debut at Uttoxeter 12 days ago. This should reveal more TFRHHIII BHA78
9 CHURCHMAN (GB) (18) 35223-6
B g Dunaden (FR) - Pickersleigh (IRE)
Mr Mervyn Jones
8 10-4
Jonathan Burke
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Mervyn Jones Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Long-standing maiden but with cheekpieces fitted he placed 3 times in March/April. Possibly failed to stay when sixth of 8 at Ludlow (3m) 18 days ago, so he could be in the mix returned to this shorter trip TFRHHHHI BHA76
10 MANCERO (FR) (23) P0442-4
B g Storm The Stars (USA) - Arbequina (IRE)
Teddington Racing
4 10-3
Sean Bowen
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Isabelle Buzogany & Gilbert Nihotte W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner on only start in France last spring and best effort for current yard when runner-up in handicap at Ffos Las (2 1/2m) in April. Wasn’t in quite the same form when fourth of 10 over the same C&D 23 days ago, though he now gets Sean Bowen on board for first time TFRHHHII BHA83
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 8, 9. Stewards Note:
GEORGIA’S CHARM: Following its run on 13/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Playful Fox (FR), 5-1 Mancero (FR), 8-1 Scottish Dancer (IRE), 9-1 Man Oh Man (IRE), 11-1 Churchman (GB), 14-1 Tsavo Park (IRE), 16-1 Georgia’s Charm (IRE), Stay Hopeful (IRE), 18-1 Greer Hill (IRE), 40-1 Dontaskchris (IRE)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.25 - THE COPYBET PAY FIRST PAST THE POST MARES’ 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 mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Copybet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition a cash prize will be given to the person responsible for the horse judged to be 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. 8 entries at £30. - Closed May 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lband paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.55 - THE PJ NICHOLLS KGM KOREA GENUINELY MADE 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 £44 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. PJ Nicholls has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be given to the person responsible for the horse judged to be 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 19 entries, at £44. - Closed May 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.30 - THE COPYBET DAILY PROFIT BOOST NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. Copybet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be given to the person responsible for the horse judged to be 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. 12 entries at £50. - Closed May 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 4.00 - THE SAFER GAMBLING AT COPYBET NOVICES’ LIMITED 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Copybet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be given to the person responsible for the horse judged to be Best turned out in this race. 18 entries at £30. - Closed May 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.30 - THE READ JOHNNY BURKE’S BLOG AT COPYBET 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 26th. Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Copybet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be given to the person responsible for the horse judged to be Best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £38. - Closed May 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.05 - 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 0-100. Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Copybet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be given to the person responsible for the horse judged to be Best turned out in this race. 19 entries at £30. - Closed May 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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