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We are back for an afternoon of Summer Jumps Racing. On behalf of everyone here at Worcester Racecourse, I am delighted to welcome you to this afternoon’s racing. Whether you are a seasoned race goer or visiting us for the first time, we hope you have a thoroughly enjoyable time. On the track today we have a total of 60 horses declared, across 8 races. The grounds team have been continuously working hard to maintain the good ground but also to ensure all the horses are kept cool during their time with us today. We would like to extend a warm welcome to today’s headline sponsors, CopyBet and James Brewer. We greatly appreciate your continued support and hope you all enjoy the day. 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 1.35 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (26 wins from 161 runners, 16%) runs KINGSTON NARCISSUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (16 wins from 31 runners, 52%) runs KINGSTON NARCISSUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: OFF THE JURY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles. RACE SUMMARY
OFF THE JURY has the potential to build on his Cartmel chase debut success and is preferred to Dan Skelton’s new recruit Kingston Narcissus.
1-2-3: 1.OFF THE JURY (IRE) 2.KINGSTON NARCISSUS (FR) 3.INCA DE LAFAYETTE (FR) KEY colours
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Breeder
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Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
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age
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OFF THE JURY (IRE) (21) 322P2-1
7
11-8
B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - La Pelodette (FR) Mr Martin Gowing & Mr David Jewers Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe
Sean Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to win in a 10-race hurdle career but came good at the first of asking over fences in 3-runner novice handicap at Cartmel (21f, good) 3 weeks ago. Not entirely straightforward but has the ability to rate higher in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA125
2
KINGSTON NARCISSUS (FR) (46) 33100-1 D
Bl g Authorized (IRE) - Kingston Acacia S T Racing - Sunglasses Syndicate Br Mr Richard Hains
7
11-6
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Stanley’s
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended his time for Rebecca Menzies with a clear-cut chase debut success at Hexham (2 1/2m, good) TFRHHHHI BHA123 46 days ago. Subsequently sold for £25,000 and joined the best yard in the country.
3
INCA DE LAFAYETTE (FR) (35) 5/5321-2 D
Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Queen de Lafayette (FR) Owners Group 100 Br E.A.R.L. de Lustiere
8
11-2
Freddie Gingell Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Owners Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler who came good at the third time of asking over fences in 4-runner race at Plumpton (2 1/2m, good to soft) in April. Bit lacklustre when only second of 4 at Newton Abbot (21f, good to soft) since, though. TFRHHHII BHA119 2025: JET SMART (IRE) 7 10 7 Bryan Carver 11-1 (Dean Summersby) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3.
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Off The Jury (IRE), 6-4 Kingston Narcissus (FR), 4-1 Inca de Lafayette (FR)
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RACE ONE
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SECOND RACE 2.05 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) FOR FIVE 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)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (11 wins from 93 runners, 12%) runs INDEPENDENT JIMMY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs CAWTHORNE CRACKER LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRAIRIE QUEEN trained by S Gardner, Longdown, 137 miles. RACE SUMMARY PRAIRIE QUEEN looks a natural over fences and is still on a lowly mark even after her Hereford success so the follow up looks on the cards. Auntie Maggie had no chance with a handicap blot last time and is second choice ahead of Definite Dream. 1-2-3: 1.PRAIRIE QUEEN 2.AUNTIE MAGGIE (IRE) 3.DEFINITE DREAM (IRE) KEY colours
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Jockey
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PLAY SMARTER
Trainer
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horse
age
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DEFINITE DREAM (IRE) (31) 2F2/45-2
8
12-0
B m Mahler - Definite Asset (IRE) Mrs Barbara Coakley Br Derwent Dene Farm
Brendan Powell Denis Coakley, West Ilsley Denis Coakley Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent over hurdles without winning and gave it a good go switched to fences at Stratford (17f, good to soft) last month, going down by only a nose to one who won again next time. Likely to be bang there if in the same form. TFRHHHHI BHA99
2
SOUTHEY (IRE) (43) 15342-4
6 11-12
Ch g Tamayuz - Mikandy (IRE) Mr Malcolm Enticott Br Lasnawood Ltd & Tullis Park Rose Ltd
Ben Godfrey Ella Pickard, Taunton Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in maiden hurdles in 2024 and runner-up in a 2m handicap chase at Ayr in January on his final start for Stuart Crawford. Remote fourth back hurdling at Hereford for new yard 6 weeks ago and has since undergone a breathing operation. TFRHHHII BHA97
3
INDEPENDENT JIMMY (GB) (32) 21236-P
7
11-7
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Crystal Princess (IRE) Theo Gillard Mr Ian Furlong Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Br Mrs L. V. Williamson Independent Pest Control & Hygiene Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of handicap hurdle at Bangor last autumn. Also placed over fences on next 2 outings (including here) but weakened quickly back from a break at Uttoxeter last month. TFRHHIII BHA92
4
AUNTIE MAGGIE (IRE) (20) 6563-52 D BF
7
11-6
B m Pour Moi (IRE) - Nora’s Cherry (IRE) Ciaran Gethings The Fortune Hunters Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Br Denis Noonan Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd, Enviro Build & Maintenance
TIMEFORM VIEW Front-runner who won 3 times over hurdles last spring. Best effort over fences when 6 lengths second to Beorma (who has won again since) over C&D (good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Considered. TFRHHHHI BHA91
5
CATERPILLAR GIRL (GB) (20) 1550F-4 D
B m Telescope (IRE) - Got Away (FR) Mr S. J. Cox Br Simon Cox
5
11-6
Jonathan Burke Tom George, Slad Tom George Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive bumper winner last spring but has disappointed over jumps since, including remote fourth TFRHHIII BHA91 on recent C&D chase debut (didn’t convince with jumping). Tongue tied first time here.
6
GREER HILL (IRE) (20) 006P-P0
5
B g Jet Away - She’s On The Case (IRE) White Hart Racing & Chris Djuric Br Parkville Stud
11-0
William Shanahan (5) Jennie Candlish, Leek Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Has yet to offer much over hurdles, performing modestly again in this headgear combination last time. The fact he was runner-up on sole outing in Irish points provides some hope now chasing but it’s still hard to be confident. TFRHHIII BHA85
7
CAWTHORNE CRACKER (IRE) (20) 2F53-53
B g Frammassone (IRE) - Ball Park (IRE) The Jersey Syndicate Br Paddy Byrne
7 10-10
Jack Tudor Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner. Has shown promise when third on 2 of 3 chase outings in recent months and he won’t need to pull out much more for a change of headgear (first-time blinkers for cheekpieces). TFRHHHII BHA81
12
8
DAANY (IRE) (34) 0002-P2 D
9
10-9
B g Pivotal - Ejadah (IRE) Duckhaven D Kenealy W Sprigg M Sprigg Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Callum Pritchard Joe Tickle, Tiverton Fire Defence Servicing
9
6
TIMEFORMVIEWFront-runner who was underwhelming over hurdles last season but back on track sent chasing when second at Wincanton in April. Clearly not himself under a change of tactics at Hereford last month and bounced straight back when second of 8 at Fontwell (2 1/4m, good to firm) 9 days later. TFRHHHII BHA80
PRAIRIE QUEEN (GB) (43) 53233-1 D
10-6
Br m Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Lupa Montana (USA) Sean Houlihan Clear Racing & Partner Susan Gardner, Longdown Br Ashbrittle Stud Clear Financial Advice Ltd, Woodhayes Stud
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Stewards Note: GREER HILL: Following its run on 28/5/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Auntie Maggie (IRE), 7-2 Prairie Queen (GB), 11-2 Definite Dream (IRE), 10-1 Cawthorne Cracker (IRE), 11-1 Independent Jimmy (GB), 14-1 Southey (IRE), Daany (IRE), 16-1 Caterpillar Girl (GB), 33-1 Greer Hill (IRE)
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RACE TWO
TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken well to chasing this spring, placing on first 3 attempts before making all at Hereford (2m, good) 6 weeks ago. Her jumping looks a real asset and a 4lb rise may not stop her. TFRHHHHH BHA77
THIRD RACE 2.40 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET DAILY WORLD CUP PROFIT BOOST MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (DIV I) (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 161 runners, 16%) runs MYSTIC WIND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (16 wins from 31 runners, 52%) runs MYSTIC WIND LONGEST TRAVELLERS: TRACKMAN trained by S Pearce, SWORD OF WESSEX trained by J Owen, both Newmarket, 132 miles. RACE SUMMARY A mixed bag for this maiden and GENEALOGY, who has some useful form to his name under both codes, is hard to oppose starting out for Faye Bramley back in this sphere. Sword of Wessex should be all the better for his initial hurdling second at Huntingdon and can chase him home ahead of Babs and Mystic Wind. 1-2-3: 1.GENEALOGY 2.SWORD OF WESSEX (IRE) 3.BABS KEY colours
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Breeder
Jockey
Br
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age
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ARCON (GER) (258) 3-
6
11-4
B g Soldier Hollow - Alisar (GER) Mrs Judith Ratcliff Br Mr Gestut Auenquelle
Luke Scott (3) Jennie Candlish, Leek Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on Flat (stays 2m). Made mistakes when a debut third over hurdles in 2m Huntingdon maiden last May. Back from 8 months off with more required. TFRHHIII BHA-
2
DELTA LEGEND (IRE) (20) P6
B g Camelot - Delta Dreamer Mr T. G. Williams Br Glenville Bloodstock Ltd
6
11-4
James Best Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) in 2024 but below form last year and offered little in a pair of 2m novice hurdles at Hereford and over C&D last month. TFRHHIII BHA-
3
TRACKMAN (GB) (29) 6
6
B g Cracksman - Devotion (IRE) Harry Crothers & Partners Br Petches Farm Ltd
11-4
Jack Quinlan Simon Pearce, Newmarket Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW A long-standing maiden on the Flat (stays 1 3/4m) and came in a well-held sixth of 8 on first try in this discipline at Huntingdon (2m) last month. TFRHHIII BHA-
4
GENEALOGY (GB) (54) 025-
B g Wootton Bassett - Musical Art (IRE) Mr Justin Carthy Br Highclere Stud
4 10-13
Harry Cobden Faye Bramley, Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful at his best on Flat. Much improved from hurdling debut when second in 2m conditions event at Ascot in January. Not in same form in Naas juvenile after for Denis Hogan but fit from the Flat and sets a very high standard starting out for new yard here. TFRHHHHH BHA120
5
MYSTIC WIND (FR) (6) 5
4 10-13
B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Fiction (FR) Harry Skelton Mr Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mr Cyril Mercier The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/2 and hooded, shaped as if in need of the run when fifth of 8 in novice over C&D on debut TFRHHHII BHA6 days ago. In very good hands and can build on it here.
6
SWORD OF WESSEX (IRE) (23) 2
B g Wootton Bassett - Beluga (IRE) Ambrose Racing Club Ltd Br Westerberg
4 10-13
Jonathan Burke James Owen, Newmarket Componix Global Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat (scored at Yarmouth in April) and made an encouraging start in this sphere with second of 6 in novice at Huntingdon (2m) 23 days ago. Open to progress. TFRHHHHI BHA-
7
BABS (GB) (21) 100-52 D BF
B m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Magnetize (IRE) Sue Howell Br Magnetize Partnership
5 10-11
Kielan Woods Henry Oliver, Kinnersley Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper scorer. Built on her hurdling debut with second of 10 in novice at Newton Abbot (17f) TFRHHHII BHA21 days ago, collared late having looked likely winner. May do better still so not out of things.
14
8
BAILEYS BIG IMAGE (GB) (17) 50-3
5 10-11
B m Pillar Coral - Bold Image (IRE) Mr Max Young Br Ballinaroone Stud & Alne Park Stud
Tabitha Worsley Max Young, Sneads Green
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to beat a rival in a point and bumper last year and a tailed-off third of 5 in novice TFRHHIII BHAat Fakenham (2m) on hurdles bow 17 days ago.
9
DIAMOND GRACE (FR) (117) 5-
Ch m Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Venerie (FR) Wendy & Martin Brookes Br S.C.E.A.Ecurie Pierre Julienne
5 10-11
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, shaped as if needing the run when fading into a remote fifth on Warwick bumper debut in February. More is needed now hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-
10
PALMA SPRINGS (GB) (23) 64-3
4
B or Gr f Cokoriko (FR) - Dona Palma (FR) Allison Barrow Cartwright Pollitt Willis Br Scarlett Knipe
10-6
Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at promise with fourth in juvenile at Ludlow in December but tongue tied and came in a remote third of 6 in 2m Huntingdon novice 23 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA-
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Genealogy (GB), 7-2 Sword of Wessex (IRE), Babs (GB), 10-1 Mystic Wind (FR), 14-1 Palma Springs (GB), 25-1 Arcon (GER), 28-1 Diamond Grace (FR), 250-1 Delta Legend (IRE), 300-1 Trackman (GB), Baileys Big Image (GB)
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RECORD TIMES DISTANCE
RECORD HOLDER
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
15
RACE THREE
2025: GORDON GREY (IRE) 5 11 4 Jack Quinlan 7-2 (B F Brookhouse) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 10.
FOURTH RACE 3.15 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET DAILY WORLD CUP PROFIT BOOST MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC SUMMER NOVICES’ BRUSH HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (DIV II) (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 161 runners, 16%) runs DELGANY SECOND NOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (16 wins from 31 runners, 52%) runs DELGANY SECOND NOW LONGEST TRAVELLER: DIVISION DAY trained by B Ellison, Malton, 176 miles. RACE SUMMARY
DIVISION DAY arrives here fresh from victory on the Flat at Doncaster and looks to have been found a good opportunity to get off the mark in this sphere. James Owen’s hurdling newcomer Rogue Impact brings some fair form from the Flat and could emerge as the main danger ahead of Maskarvel. 1-2-3: 1.DIVISION DAY 2.ROGUE IMPACT 3.MASKARVEL (FR) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Jockey
Br
PLAY SMARTER
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
MASKARVEL (FR) (1) 252-232 BF
5
11-4
B g Masked Marvel - Estavita (FR) F&S Consultants Ltd Br Herve & Jean-Louis Lair
Ciaran Gethings Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth F&S Consultants Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice runner-up in bumpers and fair form shown in this sphere, placed for fourth time when second of 10 in novice at Stratford (19f) yesterday. Holds good form claims. TFRHHHII BHA110
2
MEDIA MOGUL (IRE) (204) 44-
5
B g Advertise - Chicago Girl (IRE) Keith & Mary Trowbridge Br Forenaghts Stud Farm Ltd & Sam Mencoff
11-4
David Bass Tom Dascombe, Lambourn Route Agency Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner on the Flat for Ed Walker but rather temperamental. Encouraging hurdles debut fourth at Huntingdon but failed to build on it TFRHHHII BHA98 when a well-held fourth in 2m Southwell novice later in November. Returns after a breathing operation now.
3
DELGANY SECOND NOW (GB) (100) 5-
4 10-13
B g Jack Hobbs - Pretty Neat (IRE) Harry Skelton Mrs Rachel Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Charles Wilson The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, hinted at promise with fifth of 7 in bumper at Plumpton (2 1/4m, soft) on debut 100 days ago. In top hands so this son of Jack Hobbs can do better now going over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA-
4
DIVISION DAY (GB) (12) U0422-
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Full Day Mr Dan Gilbert Br Dan Gilbert
4 10-13
Danny McMenamin Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressing with experience in this sphere and posted a good second of 10 in Sedgefield maiden in February. Scored on the Flat at Doncaster 12 days ago so looks the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA111
5
IMPERIAL TROOPER (IRE) (26)
B g Belardo (IRE) - Oriental Step (IRE) Mr Brian Verinder Br Highpark Bloodstock Ltd
4 10-13
I. J. Power Jennie Candlish, Leek Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair Flat winner but a well-held sixth at Haydock (1 1/4m) 26 days ago. Still needs considering starting out in this sphere though. TFRHHHII BHA-
6
PROVISION (GB) (37) 5-3
4 10-13
B g Wootton Bassett - Proviso Mr David Gibbons Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd
James Best Barry Brennan, Lambourn K & M (Hauliers) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat. Built on hurdling debut with third of 7 in novice hurdle at Southwell (2m) 37 days ago. May do better still. TFRHHHII BHA-
7
ROGUE IMPACT (GB) (19)
B g Study of Man (IRE) - Just So (IRE) The Rogues Gallery Br Eric Chen
4 10-13
Jonathan Burke James Owen, Newmarket Rogues Gallery Racing, Essex 4X4 Centre
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who comes here on the back of a solid third at Brighton (1 1/2m) 19 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHAIn excellent hands and not out of things now going hurdling.
16
8
GALEFORCECHOPPER (GB) (243) 30-
5 10-11
Br m Jet Away - Gale Force Lucey (IRE) Close The Deal Syndicate Br Phil & Jan Mathias
James Turner (5) David Brace, Bridgend
9
6 10-11
TIMEFORMVIEWModest form when a debut third in Newton Abbot bumper last July. Tongue tied and too free when last in Uttoxeter bumper TFRHHIII BHAin October on final run for David Jeffreys. Hooded for hurdling/yard debut here with lots more required.
WINTERS HILL (GB) (193) 0/0-
Gr m Linda’s Lad - Lily Potts Joe Tickle Racing Club Br C. J. Down
Callum Pritchard Joe Tickle, Tiverton Fire Defence Servicing
TIMEFORM VIEW Last on both her runs in bumpers at Newton Abbot and Chepstow (hooded) for Chris Down. Goes hurdling now for new handler after 6 months off. TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: (See Div 1) Hood worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Maskarvel (FR), 5-2 Division Day (GB), 5-1 Rogue Impact (GB), 9-1 Media Mogul (IRE), 14-1 Delgany Second Now (GB), 33-1 Imperial Trooper (IRE), Provision (GB), 150-1 Galeforcechopper (GB), 300-1 Winters Hill (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 3.50 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JAMES BREWER 21 YEARS UNDEFEATED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540. (Penalty Value £5650.67)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (25 wins from 113 runners, 22%) runs SURE TOUCH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (4 wins from 9 runners, 44%) runs OUR GUIDE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MINELLA RESCUE trained by G Hanmer, Tattenhall, 93 miles. RACE SUMMARY This looks an excellent chance for the promising OUR GUIDE to make a successful start to his handicap career with his rivals having question marks over current form (Minella Rescue) and peak fitness after breaks (Sure Touch and Paddy de Pole). The last-named rival gets the vote for the forecast spot. 1-2-3: 1.OUR GUIDE (IRE) 2.PADDY DE POLE (IRE) 3.SURE TOUCH KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder BrBr
Jockey
PLAY SMARTER
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
MINELLA RESCUE (IRE) (32) 20400-0
8
12-0
B g Beat Hollow - Some Catch (IRE) Mr Simon Boucher Br S. Lannigan O’Keeffe & E. Halley
Sean Bowen Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall Far Logistics Ltd
2
10 12-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in Grade 1 company as a novice. Started last season with a win and second in 23f Uttoxeter handicaps but has largely struggled since, including well held back at Uttoxeter last month. TFRHHIII BHA130
SURE TOUCH (GB) (246) 460/051- D
B g Yeats (IRE) - Liberthine (FR) geegeez.co.uk OM & Partner Br Upton Viva Stud
Lewis Saunders (5) Olly Murphy, Wilmcote geegeez.co.uk
3
5
TIMEFORMVIEWWon the 2024 Summer Plate at Market Rasen and took advantage of a reduced mark at the same venue last autumn. Off since and got to be a chance he’s using this return to hurdles as a prep for this year’s Summer Plate. TFRHHHII BHA130
11-2
Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in Ireland and 2-3 over hurdles in Britain after maiden/novice wins in recent months, looking well suited by a step up to 2 3/4m at Stratford (good to soft) last time. Slightly shorter trip now but his opening mark looks lenient. TFRHHHHH BHA118
4
PADDY DE POLE (IRE) (249) 32/5P14- D
B g Alkaadhem - Squirrel Wood (IRE) Mick Fitzgerald Racing Syndicate 2 Br T. A. Keating
8
11-1
Freddie Gingell Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly consistent over hurdles, landing a fourth handicap success in 8-runner event at Sedgefield (27f) last September. Given a break since finishing fourth at Chepstow (3m) the following month. Might be the one to follow Our Guide home. TFRHHHHI BHA117 2025: HANDLETHEKETTLE (IRE) 6 10 7 Gavin Sheehan 9-2 (Jamie Snowden) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Our Guide (IRE), 7-2 Paddy de Pole (IRE), 13-2 Sure Touch (GB), 14-1 Minella Rescue (IRE)
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OUR GUIDE (IRE) (31) 151-1
Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Madgehil (IRE) Mr W. J. Swindell Br Jimmy Coffey
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SIXTH RACE 4.30 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET BOG NOW ROYAL ASCOT TOMORROW 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 raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (28 wins from 125 runners, 22%) runs ROYSSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tickle (1 win from 16 runners, 6%) runs ARNIE MOON FANCY THAT: A Hales won this race in 2023 and 2024. The stable runs EZ TIGER today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARNIE MOON trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 117 miles. RACE SUMMARY
ROYSSE capitalised on a falling mark in smooth style at Bangor last month and looks capable of defying a 7lb rise in the weights. Arnie Moon has been given time to get over a heavy fall at Exeter and is feared, along with Ez Tiger, who is very capable when fresh. 1-2-3: 1.ROYSSE 2.ARNIE MOON 3.EZ TIGER (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
PLAY SMARTER
Jockey
Br
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
ROYSSE (GB) (32) 00336-1 D
7
12-0
B g Kayf Tara - Rattlin The OA’s Br Mr R. F. Broad & Mr R. S. Bebb
Beau Morgan (5) Ben Pauling, Naunton Fitzdares
2
6 11-10
TIMEFORMVIEWProved disappointing over fences given he looked the type to take well to that discipline but returned to form when capitalising on a falling mark on second start back in this sphere at Bangor (17f) last month, seeming suited by a return to patient tactics. A 7lb higher mark is manageable. TFRHHHHH BHA117
ARNIE MOON (GB) (71) 00361F- D
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Ela d’Argent (IRE) Mr Keiran Johns Br Mark & Jane Frieze
Callum Pritchard Joe Tickle, Tiverton Fire Defence Servicing
3
4
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved to make a winning handicap debut at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in March, forging clear. TFRHHHHI BHA113 Took a heavy fall at Exeter next time but has been given plenty of time to get over that.
CINAMMON COCO (IRE) (25) 3140PP-
11-9
Ch g Persian King (IRE) - Hoorreya Mr Mark Boulton Br Mrs B. A. Hanbury
Jack Tudor David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling
4
8
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner on the Flat/over hurdles for Joseph O’Brien, though has shaped like one with problems over hurdles since joining present yard and did nothing to dispel that notion back on the Flat at Salisbury last month. TFRHHIII BHA117
BERTIE B (GB) (11) 10P00/-P
B g Kayf Tara - Toubeera C & C Boultbee Brooks Br Boultbee Brooks Ltd
11-5
Richie McLernon Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended the 2024/25 season out of sorts and offered little on his recent comeback at this course. TFRHHIII BHA108
5
SCINTILLANTE (GB) (20) 2206-46 CD
Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Freesia (IRE) Alastair & Pippa McLeish Br Grundy Bloodstock SRL
6
11-2
Jonathan Burke Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW In top form at Worcester last summer, winning twice and runner-up 3 times. Stepped up on recent run when fourth of 7 at Warwick but ran modestly back over C&D last month and has since undergone a breathing operation. TFRHHIII BHA105
6
EZ TIGER (IRE) (240) 2/14021- CD
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Miss Opera Mr N Rodway & Partner Br Joseph Smiddy
9 10-12
Bryan Carver Alex Hales, Edgecote Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded a fifth success of his career in 5-runner handicap at Plumpton (2m, soft) in October. Returns from 8 month-break from a career-high mark but has a good record fresh. TFRHHHHI BHA101 2025: SIR GALAHAD (IRE) 4 11 12 Sean Bowen EVENS (Olly Murphy) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Roysse (GB), Ez Tiger (IRE), 11-4 Arnie Moon (GB), 14-1 Scintillante (GB), 28-1 Bertie B (GB), 33-1 Cinammon Coco (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 5.10 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET BOG NOW ROYAL ASCOT FRIDAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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): N Mulholland (35 wins from 231 runners, 15%) runs AQUIFOLIA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (6 wins from 39 runners, 15%) runs LATIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: SILENT REVOLUTION trained by B Murphy, Caerfyrddin, 159 miles. RACE SUMMARY
LATIN was a four-time winner on the Flat this winter and looks primed for an improved showing in this sphere now going handicapping on the back of a patiently-ridden fourth at Ludlow. He gets the vote from recent C&D scorer Crown of India with Bamber and Genbu appealing as the pick of the rest in the battle for minor honours.
1-2-3: 1.LATIN (IRE) 2.CROWN OF INDIA (IRE) 3.BAMBER (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Jockey
Br
PLAY SMARTER
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
LATIN (IRE) (56) 0/44-
5
12-0
B g No Nay Never (USA) - Hazakiyra (IRE) GTS Racing Br Lynch Bages Ltd
Jonathan Burke James Owen, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWBetter known for all-weather exploits (already won 4 times this year) but brought along steadily in this sphere and appeals as a likely improver now handicapping on the back of fourth placings in 2m novices at Hereford and Ludlow. Likely player. TFRHHHHH BHA100
2
BAMBER (IRE) (100) 65/665-
B g El Salvador (IRE) - Brambellina (IRE) Mr & Mrs Christopher Harris Br Seamus Larkin
6 11-11
Tom Bellamy Alan King, Barbury Castle Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown some promise all 3 starts since switched to hurdles, fifth of 12 in 2m Taunton novice in March. Likely seen in a better light now going into handicaps after a break. TFRHHHII BHA97
3
UFOURIA (IRE) (38) 40640-3
B m Vadamos (FR) - The Real Thing (IRE) Mr Alastair Ralph Br Barry Judge
8 11-10
Ciaran Gethings Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to add to her bumper success in this sphere but she posted a good third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (2m) last month. No forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA96
4
TARA ITI (GB) (62) 45656P- D
8
Ch g Sixties Icon - Royal Warranty Mr David Gibbons Br Mr & Mrs C. Bonner
11-9
James Best Barry Brennan, Lambourn K & M (Hauliers) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m hurdles winner for James Owen last June but yet to fire for new stable and retried in a visor when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Hereford (2 1/2m) 62 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA95
5
CROWN OF INDIA (IRE) (20) 0P56-01 CD
B g Camelot - Queen of India (IRE) The Agra Jewels Br Queen Of India Partnership
5
11-7
Bryan Carver Alex Hales, Edgecote Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a reduced mark to bag 6-runner handicap hurdle over C&D 20 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA93 Back up 4lb but he’s expected to be bang there.
6
GENBU (GB) (13) 600-313 D
4 10-12
B g Kameko (USA) - Gypsy Carnival Moorland Racing Br Newhall Estate Farm
Charlie Price Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster Walling & Landscape Contractors
TIMEFORM VIEW Keen-going sort ended a losing run at Uttoxeter (2m) in May and backed it up with a solid third of 5 in handicap there (2m) 13 days ago. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA89
7
AQUIFOLIA (GB) (26) 0246B-4
B m Belardo (IRE) - Spangle Mr John Heaney Br D. R. Botterill
5 10-12
Harriet Tucker (7) Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless but she comes here on the back of a respectable fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle TFRHHHII BHA84 over C&D 26 days ago.
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8
ADAAY DANCING (GB) (29) 3U43P-4
B m Adaay (IRE) - Dancing Storm Hoof & Hustle Go Racing Br M. Harris
5 10-10
David Bass Max Comley, Sutton Veny Shoemark Saddlery
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden under both codes. Hood refitted and back on track with fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle TFRHHHII BHA82 at Huntingdon (2m) 29 days ago. Needs to back it up with headgear retained.
9
SILENT REVOLUTION (IRE) (21) 5/6P00-0 D
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Watson River (IRE) Mr A. Evans Br D. Murphy
10 10-7
Callum Pritchard Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORM VIEW Former Paul Nicholls inmate who hasn’t shown much for some time, including both runs for his new yard at Chepstow and Cartmel this spring. First-time hood now tried. TFRHIIII BHA79
10
LEADING THE WAY (IRE) (494) 040/PP5/-
10 10-2
Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Another Flower (IRE) Tabitha Worsley Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells Br Richard Healy NDS Equine Nutrition, Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, Perilla Clothing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who can only be watched returning after 16 months off. TFRHIIII BHA63 2025: EZ TIGER (IRE) 8 11 7 Bryan Carver 11-2 (Alex Hales) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 1, 7, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 9, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Latin (IRE), 4-1 Crown of India (IRE), 5-1 Genbu (GB), 13-2 Ufouria (IRE), 10-1 Bamber (IRE), 12-1 Adaay Dancing (GB), 14-1 Aquifolia (GB), 28-1 Silent Revolution (IRE), 50-1 Tara Iti (GB), 100-1 Leading The Way (IRE)
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EIGHTH RACE 5.47 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE COPYBET BOG NOW ROYAL ASCOT FRIDAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 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.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (35 wins from 231 runners, 15%) runs MASTER DUNRAVEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (6 wins from 39 runners, 15%) runs NO MORE BOLERO LONGEST TRAVELLER: PEACE MOTIVATOR trained by B Murphy, Caerfyrddin, 159 miles. RACE SUMMARY This is wide open so it could pay to side with PERSON OF INTEREST who took a step back in the right direction on his final run for John Joseph Hanlon at Downpatrick last month and could take a sizeable step forward now starting out for Faye Bramley. The progressive Both of Us rates a big threat though with Al Mootamarid and No More Bolero also in the mix. 1-2-3: 1.PERSON OF INTEREST (IRE) 2.BOTH OF US (IRE) 3.AL MOOTAMARID (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder BrBr
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
PERSON OF INTEREST (IRE) (40) 4PP40-U
6
12-0
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Kalico Kalista (IRE) The Cheeky Pups Br Ger and Eileen Ryan
PLAY SMARTER
Richie McLernon Faye Bramley, Lambourn Scotty Brand Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon at Downpatrick last season but largely out of sorts after. Hinted at a revival in 3m handicap hurdle there last month though (in touch when brought down 2 out) on final run for John Joseph Hanlon. Not without interest for new yard, especially if the market vibes are positive. TFRHHHHH BHA99
2
NO MORE BOLERO (GB) (12) 256/413- D
7 11-11
Br g Protectionist (GER) - Ninfea (GER) Simon Hunt and Bob Wilson Br Dr Christoph Berglar
Harry Cobden James Owen, Newmarket Winvic Construction Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account at the ninth attempt at Ludlow (2m) in November. Not disgraced when third at Sedgefield (17f) after and arrives fit from the Flat so can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA96
3
AL MOOTAMARID (IRE) (40) 0/42135- D
B g Kingman - Fleche d’Or Clontyseer Racing Ltd Br Fleche D’Or Partnership
5 11-11
Robert Dunne Dom Elsworth & Ryan Hatch, Naunton
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair 1m2f Flat winner who opened his account in this sphere at Stratford last June and backed it up with two solid efforts there and at Uttoxeter last July. Should strip sharper for a recent Flat run at Chester so enters calculations. TFRHHHII BHA96
4
SOLDIER IN MAYO (IRE) (396) 14643/1-
6
11-9
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whatsthatallabout (IRE) Theo Gillard Red Rum Racing 2 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Br Joseph Sheahan Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who took a step forward on his handicap debut when landing 9-runner handicap at Bangor (2 1/2m) 13 months ago. Off since though so has his fitness to prove. TFRHHIII BHA94
5
BOTH OF US (IRE) (54) 433-
4
B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Intermittent Mrs H Watson & Mrs Carol Lee Br Intermittent Partnership
11-5
Tom Cannon Kerry Lee, Presteigne Kerry Lee
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner on Flat (up to 2m) in 2025 for George Boughey. Progressing with experience in this sphere and posted a very good third of 14 in novice hurdle TFRHHHHI BHA95 (-1) at Chepstow (2m) 54 days ago. Since had a breathing operation and not out of things on his handicap debut.
6
PEACE MOTIVATOR (GB) (14) UUFP-PP CD
B g Massaat (IRE) - Ssafa Mr A. Evans Br Richard Kent & Clare Lloyd
6 10-13
David Noonan Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent sort who made it 6 successive non-completions when pulled up in 17f handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot two weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA84
7
CAWTHORNE BANKER (IRE) (20) 1D00P-5 D
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Shees A Dante (IRE) Mr A. J. O’Neill Br Mr Sam Doyle
8 10-12
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice last year but out of sorts this spring, beating one over C&D last time out. Has slipped below his last winning mark though so can’t be dismissed, especially if the market speaks in his favour. TFRHHHII BHA83
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8
MASTER DUNRAVEN (IRE) (111) 4/00036-
Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Back To Base (IRE) Only (Racing) Fans Br Mrs Noreen McManus
6 10-10
Conor O’Farrell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWHas yet to get anywhere near his fairly useful Flat form over hurdles but better signs when third at Plumpton in January. Proved a let-down TFRHHHII BHA81 at Wetherby following month. Cheekpieces tried now after a break and handily weighted if they spark a resurgence.
9
MI SUENO (IRE) (31) PP02-P4 D
Bl g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Azagirl (IRE) Mr C. Brace Br Elvira Kinsella Garcia
7
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Liam Harrison David Brace, Bridgend
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner in spring 2024 for Paddy Butler. In good nick over hurdles since joining David Brace, fourth of 7 in handicap at Stratford (2m) 31 days ago. Considered. TFRHHHII BHA74 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: (See Div 1) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Person of Interest (IRE), 11-2 Both of Us (IRE), 6-1 Al Mootamarid (IRE), Soldier In Mayo (IRE), Mi Sueno (IRE), 7-1 No More Bolero (GB), 10-1 Master Dunraven (IRE), 14-1 Cawthorne Banker (IRE), 300-1 Peace Motivator (GB)
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HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026. Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry.
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.35 - THE COPYBET PROUDLY BACKS UK HORSE RACING NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, and the third £1421. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £58 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £58 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. In addition they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 8 entries, 5 at £58 and 3 at £58. - Closed June 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.05 - 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Penalties, after June 6th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. This race is a qualifier for the ARC Summer Handicap Chase Series Final to be run for a Total Prize Fund of £50,000, over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 25th September, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two or more steeple chases at ARC racecourses this season, at least one of which must have been a qualifier, as well as satisfying the usual handicapping qualification criteria for a Class 2 handicap steeple chase. Qualifying ARC racecourses are Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter and Worcester. 12 entries at £30. Closed June 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.40 - THE COPYBET DAILY WORLD CUP PROFIT BOOST MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV I) (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, June 11th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 25th September, 2026. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 13 entries at £50. - Closed June 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.15 - THE COPYBET DAILY WORLD CUP PROFIT BOOST MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV II) (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, June 11th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 25th September, 2026. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 13 entries at £50. - Closed June 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.50 - THE JAMES BREWER 21 YEARS UNDEFEATED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5650 to the winning horse The second to receive £2600, the third £1300 and the fourth £650. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £53 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Penalties, after June 6th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 8 entries at £53. - Closed June 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540. (Penalty Value £5650.67) SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.30 - THE COPYBET BOG NOW ROYAL ASCOT TOMORROW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £38 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. June 15th. Penalties, after June 6th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries, 1 at £38 and 12 at £38. - Closed June 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.10 - THE COPYBET BOG NOW ROYAL ASCOT FRIDAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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, June 11th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Penalties, after June 6th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £30. - Closed June 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 5.47 - THE COPYBET BOG NOW ROYAL ASCOT FRIDAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 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, June 11th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Penalties, after June 6th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Copybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 12 entries at £30. - Closed June 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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FIXTURE LIST 2026 KEY Boldtext=FeatureDay
= Live Entertainment (E) = Evening Racing
MAY Friday 22 Thursday 28
AUGUST
Friday Night At The Races Afternoon Racing
JUNE
Saturday 6 Thursday 11 Wednesday 17 Wednesday 24
JULY Wednesday 1 Friday 10 Thursday 16 Wednesday 22
Wednesday 19 Sunday 23
Evening Racing Family Fun Day
SEPTEMBER Ladies Day Evening Racing Afternoon Racing Afternoon Racing
TheWorcestershire Ambassadors Raceday ABBA Party Racenight EveningRacing Afternoon Racing
Friday 4 Thursday 10 Friday 25
OCTOBER
Monday 12 Wednesday 21
Friday Night At The Races Afternoon Racing Fixed Brush Series Final 2026 Afternoon Racing Afternoon Racing
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