A very Happy Bank Holiday welcome to you all and thank you for joining us today, our final race day of the season It is always with a hint of sadness that I write my final welcome of the season It has been such a pleasure having you with us; I very much hope to see you again next Spring
We have welcomed so many visitors this year and enjoyed some brilliant racing; our warmest thanks to you for supporting us in 2025 As a small independent racecourse, your continued loyalty is crucial to our future, and I know that the whole team join me in welcoming you today and voicing our thanks
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As I write this, it seems impossible for any Trainer to catch James Moffatt for our Trainer’s title, BUT it might just happen, and it will make for an incredible contest! May I take this opportunity to thank all the Owners who have supported our race programme this season, along with their Trainers in declaring horses to run here
To those of you who take a Membership (of any sort) with us ‘Thank You’
Our Charity today is St Mary’s Hospice, an organisation very close to us – they are set up on the Paddock side today and I would encourage you, if you have time, to visit them and see what they provide
All that is left for me to say in 2025 at Cartmel Racecourse is ‘Good luck!’ and we hope to see you next season!
Lord Cavendish, Chairman
Cartmel Steeplechases (Holker) Ltd
CARTMEL JOCKEYS’ CHALLENGE
Charlotte Jones extended her lead at the top of the Jockeys Challenge picking up 5 points to enter the final days racing of our 2025 season in pole position to regain her Jockey Challenge title. Charlotte won on Bittalemon for the second time season in the Rathbones Novices Hurdle to maintain her lead, and a further placing saw the gap increase She has a healthy advantage, but there are still plenty of points up for grabs, with nearest challenger Brain Hughes having a number of strong looking rides. Scores will be updated after each race on the board next to the weighing room
Joshua Thompson rode his first Cartmel winner on Ambassador in division one of the Cartmel Conditional Jockeys Handicap Joshua made all on the winner, with a perfectly judged ride seeing off all challengers and going further clear in the straight
Another Conditional Jockey having his first winner here was Charlie Maggs in the second division of the Handicap Charlie rode a strong finish to land the spoils on The Navigator. A number of horses were in with a chance round the final turn, but Charlie’s strength got the likeable grey home
Charlie Price was another young Jockey getting his first Cartmel winner on Saturday This was enterprising ride on No But I Will in the Jonathan and Louise Silver Anniversary Chase, going into a clear lead from the start, but when the challengers came Charlie had kept enough in reserve to land the spoils.
JOCKEY
Charlotte Jones
Joshua Thompson
TRAINER PTS
CARTMEL TRAINERS’ CHALLENGE
Jimmy Moffatt strengthened his grip on the Trainers Challenge with a double on our penultimate day of racing Jimmy’s first success was with Bittalemon who followed up a victory earlier in the year with a comfortable win in the Rathbones Novices Hurdle The filly has raced exclusively at Cartmel in her jumps career with 5 runs here this Summer She is a lovely prospect and sure to go to better things
Jimmy’s second winner was with Judicial Review in the Cengiz Sadik Memorial Chase. After a near miss at the last meeting, he came right away up the straight for a comfortable success, landing this event for the second year in a row. Jimmy supplemented his tally with a number of places, and his tally of 53 points is an unassailable lead
Robbie Llewellyn had his first Cartmel winner when No But I Will won the Jonathan and Louise Silver Anniversary Handicap Robbie made the long journey from Swindon worthwhile when his gelding led from flag fall for a well deserved success.
There are always happy scenes in the winners enclosure when Dianne Sayer has a winner, and they were repeated when The Navigator won the Cartmel Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle He made light of his 10 years for a gutsy success, where 5 horses had a chance of winning in the final straight
Jimmy Moffatt
Dianne Sayer
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THE RACECARD
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DRESSEDFORSUCCESS(GB)(271) P1/1111- CD 9 11-1
Br B g Dapper - Singalong Sal (IRE)
J
O Mr James Latham James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Mr C. Dawson
TIMEFORM
1. Horse’s Saddlecloth No
2. Owners Silks/Colours
3. Horse’s Name
4. Colour of horse
B = Bay Br = Brown
Ch = Chestnut Gr = Grey
5. Sex of horse
c = colt g = gelding
f = filly m = mare
6. Sire
7. Dam
8. Country of birth
9. Days since last ran
10 Previous Performances
/ = denotes new season
, = denotes new year
C = Course Winner
11 Age
12. Weight St Lbs
13. BHA Rating
14. Star Rating
STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: Selected to win the race. Good chance of being placed. By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
CD = Course & Distance Winner
D = Distance Winner
BF = Beaten Favourite Last Time Out
Can be given little or no chance.
Charlotte Jones (5)
Cartmel Racecourse
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(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for juvenile three yrs old ¨ Total prize fund £7400
Race Description Juvenile races are designed solely for three-year-olds in order to allow the younger horses to gain valuable experience by racing against each other before taking on their older, more battle-hardened rivals Initially, every runner in this two miles, one furlong and 46 yards hurdle race is allotted 10st 12lb (fillies 10st 5lb), before previous winners are given a penalty dependant on the class of race which they won – 6lb for a Class 4 or 5 hurdle race or 10lb for a Class 1 to 3 hurdle race victory.
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (44 wins from 245 runners, 18%) runs BIG GYPSY KING
Longest Traveller: DIGNAM trained by J P O’Brien, Ireland
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DIGNAM(IRE)
(29) 11 D 11-10
Br B c Sea The Moon (GER) - Bunraku
O Mr P. Byrne
B Mount Coote Estates
2
J. J. Slevin J
Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulFlatperformerandhaswonsimilareventsatNewtonAbbotandUttoxetereasilythelasttwice,jumpingfarbetterand drawingclear whenagainlanding shortodds last time Aclassy one forthis gradeat this time of year andthe hat-trickbeckons TFR##### BHA-
BLACKSKY(IRE)(38)
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Hidden Steps
O J Munroe & M Guy Racing
10-12
Tom Midgley (3) J
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Yeomanstown Stud Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat maiden with plenty on his plate on hurdles debut. TFR##!!! BHA-
GREENASSET(IRE)
(36) 5 10-12
Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Dance Troupe James Bowen J
O Vernon & Anna Phillips
B Ennistown Stud
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
Adept GRP Cabinets Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger but little promise on his return and again sent hurdling for new yard at Newton Abbot behind Dignam 5 weeks ago. TFR##!!! BHA-
JUNKYARDDOG(IRE)
(23) 3 10-12
Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Gold Bracelet (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O A Sinclair, David Carroll & G Gibson Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Whisperview Trading Ltd Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
B Sunderland Holdings Inc Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form at best on Flat (stays 6f), well held in handicap last time and then sold from Richard Fahey 2,600 gns in July TFR##!!! BHA-
BIGGYPSYKING(GB)(23)
Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Not After Hours (FR)
O Spencer Brown & Tyson Fury
B Harriet Loder
10-5
Charlotte Jones J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winning handicapper on Flat (stays 7f), shaped as if amiss last time Plenty of stamina in her pedigree as she now goes hurdling for top local yard. TFR###!! BHA-
ZARAQUELLE(FR)
(15) 4
Br B f Zarak (FR) - Coif (IRE)
O This Horse Is For Sale
B Jeanpaul Lemelletier&Sarl Poulinieres.Co
10-5
Sean Bowen J
James Owen, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best on the Flat for Ed Dunlop Held in Uttoxeter juvenile hurdle (behind Dignam) and AW handicap in headgear for new yard in recent weeks but too soon to write off TFR###!! BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: MALINKA (FR) 3 10 5 Sean Quinlan 12-1 (Jennie Candlish) 7 ran
Hood worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Stewards Note:
BIG GYPSY KING: Following its run on 2/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling Probable S.P’s: 8-15 Dignam (IRE), 5-1 Junkyard Dog (IRE), 8-1 Zaraquelle (FR), 28-1 Urban Sky (IRE), 33-1 Big Gypsy King (GB), 40-1 Green Asset (IRE), 66-1 Black Sky (IRE)
The hat-trick beckons for Joseph O’Brien’s DIGNAM. He jumped much better and stormed clear at Uttoxeter last time and looks a good prospect in the juvenile hurdle division even at this very early stage. Junkyard Dog, a former stablemate of the selection, might be the danger having shown a bit over hurdles when trained in Ireland.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
1.DIGNAM (IRE) 2.JUNKYARD DOG (IRE) 3.ZARAQUELLE (FR)
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for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8050 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3251, 2nd £1625, 3rd £813, 4th £407, 5th £203. (Penalty Value £4251.20)
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Race Description This is a two miles, six furlongs and 31 yards handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 115. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (44 wins from 245 runners, 18%) runs SECRET SECRET, SKY LUNA & VOCAL DUKE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (7 wins from 43 runners, 16%) runs STAR LEGEND
Weightwatcher: WHIZZ KID won off a handicap mark of 123, his rating is now down 6lb to 117.
Longest Traveller: STAR LEGEND trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 246 miles.
no horse age st-lb
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WHIZZKID(GER)
(31) 433-330
Br Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Wurfspiel (GER)
2
9 12-2
Luke Scott (5) J
O Foxtrot Racing Whizz Kid Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in a 10-runner handicap at Musselburgh in February but hasn’t threatened from higher marks subsequently, running modestly with cheekpiecesrefittedatPerth(20.2f)9daysago.Isquicklybackdowntohislastwinningmarkbuthardtobeconfidentunlessmarkethintsatarevival. TFR###!! BHA115
B Sir Robert Ogden Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.
TFR!!!!! BHA95 11
SKYLUNA(IRE)
(2) PP-0P04
Br B m Snow Sky - Bay of Islands (IRE)
O Mr M. Scott
B Pat Morrissey
12
8 10-2
Danny McMenamin J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
TIMEFORMVIEWTongue tieaddedtopreviously worncheekpieces (retained)andshowedabitmorethanof latewhen fourth behind Dusky Days here on Saturday. Needs to build on that from out of the handicap TFR##!!! BHA86
VOCALDUKE(IRE)
(2) 0-63053 C
Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Heir Today (IRE)
O Jim Bracken & Keith Hadwin
9 10-2
Alan Doyle (5) J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B J. S. Bolger Bracken S Roofing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Handicap mark has fallen a long way having gone over 3 years without success and he’s run respectably over shorter here the last twice, including on Saturday. 7lb out of the weights this time TFR###!! BHA82
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Visor worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 5, 11, 12. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12
Stewards Note:
HARPER VALLEY: Following its run on 16/8/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Star Legend (IRE), 7-2 Secret Secret (IRE), 7-1 Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE), 15-2 Whizz Kid (GER), 14-1 Do No Wrong (IRE), 16-1 Our Laura B (IRE), Vocal Duke (IRE), 28-1 City Derby (IRE), 50-1 Harper Valley (IRE), 100-1 Sky Luna (IRE)
STAR LEGEND has been in great heart on the Flat and over jumps this year and travelled like the winner when outstayed over a similar trip at Worcester last month. He should appreciate the return to a sharper track and can record a third hurdles victory, with 3-time C&D winner Secret Secret feared most. Do No Wrong could be an interesting contender back over hurdles
(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £22000
Race Description This is a three miles, one furlong and 83 yards handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from with a specific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Even so, the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tends to make open handicaps very competitive races.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (44 wins from 245 runners, 18%) runs CAUGHTINYOURTRANCE & OUR SAM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Moffatt (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs CAUGHTINYOURTRANCE & OUR SAM Longest Traveller: SAINT BIBIANA trained by G Nicholls, Kingston Lisle, 246 miles
MINELLARESCUE(IRE)(57) 2320-12 7 12-0
Br B g Beat Hollow - Some Catch (IRE)
James Bowen J
O Mr Simon Boucher Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
B S. Lannigan O’Keeffe & E. Halley Cheshire Flooring Specialists Ltd, Far Logistics Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual-purpose performer bur ended time for P.J. Rothwell out of sorts on the level when last seen under Rules in August 2023. Last of 3 in a point the following May and market may tell a story starting out for new yard. TFR##!!! BHA132
WBEE(IRE)(37) 300-300 CD 10 11-1
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Consultation (IRE)
O Mrs D. Ritson
B Mr Cal Flavin
Alan Doyle (5) J
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
TIMEFORM VIEW Shapedasif retaining allhisabilitywhenthirdoverC&D inMayonreturnfrom 10 months off but hasperformed below that level twice since Others are more obvious for all this step back up in trip will help TFR###!! BHA126
SAINTBIBIANA(IRE)
(29) 4-31112 CD 8 11-0
Br B m Sholokhov (IRE) - En Vedette (FR)
Miss Olive Nicholls (7) J
O The Posh Pundit Racing Club Limited Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Rindoon’s Sister (IRE)
O Mr E. A. Brook
Richie McLernon J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Joe & Mel Power Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Had a prolific spell early in his career and better than ever when landing 22.1f handicap here with a tongue tie back on last month. Just about stays this far and he’s had a wind op since that success Shortlisted. TFR####! BHA124
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Bridle Belle
O Hugh Bricknell
9
James Turner (5) J
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T
B Mrs H. Steel Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Went without encouragement on May’s return to the track and needs to leave that effort well behind. Usual visor back on and he’s 7lb out of the weights TFR##!!! BHA106
OURSAM(GB)
(37) P0-0420 CD 9 10-2
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Arisea (IRE)
O Paul Bartlett & Djm
B Mr B Walton & Mr P Bartlett
Leah Noreci (10) J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back C&D winner in summer of 2023. 16 3/4 lengths tenth of 14 to Imperial Data in handicap hurdle at this course (22.1f, good to soft, 13/2) 37 days ago and looks right up against it from out of the handicap TFR##!!! BHA103
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: CITY DERBY (IRE) 8 10 2 Sean Quinlan 4-1 (Lizzie Quinlan) 8 ran
Visor worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 6, 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
Stewards Note:
KISS MY FACE: Following its run on 13/5/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Saint Bibiana (IRE), 9-2 Minella Rescue (IRE), Pounding Poet (IRE), 5-1 Imperial Data (IRE), 11-2 Caughtinyourtrance (IRE), 18-1 Wbee (IRE), 28-1 Our Sam (GB), 33-1 The Jam Man (IRE), Kiss My Face (GB)
Quite a few to consider with MINELLA RESCUE fancied to reverse Uttoxeter form with Saint Bibiana given this slight step up in trip may unlock even more Imperial Data won over C&D last month and his revised mark should ensure he’s competitive again having undergone breathing surgery since TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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FOURTH RACE | 4.05
(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £20650
Race Description This is a three miles, one furlong and 107 yards handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 140. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 140 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 135.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (44 wins from 245 runners, 18%) runs SEA THE CLOUDS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (7 wins from 43 runners, 16%) runs SHADOWS IN THE SKY Fancy That: J Moffatt won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs SEA THE CLOUDS today.
Longest Traveller: STANS THE MAN trained by E Pickard, Taunton, 294 miles.
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Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
CHARLIEUBERALLES(GB)
2
3
(37) 1PP-11P C 9 12-0
Br Ch g Geordieland (FR) - Sovereignoftheseas
Henry Brooke J
O Mr G. Critchley Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Mrs A. M. L. Munnis Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Relished the return to lesser company when winning twice here this summer Performed modestly in the Summer Plate since but type to bounce back. TFR###!! BHA136
COURTLAND(IRE)
(37) 6P10/-32 10 11-12
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Media View (IRE) J
O Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace
Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Brace
NON-RUNNER
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Mrs Rosemary Ross Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Adept GRP Cabinets Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFR!!!!! BHA134
WILLCARVER(IRE)
(114) 130P2-0 C 10 11-12
Br B g Califet (FR) - Rock Angel (IRE)
O Owners Group 064
B Tom and Helen Burns
James Bowen J
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
TIMEFORM VIEW Not the easiest to catch right and he came in a below-form eighth of 14 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, good) 114 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for 1st time now. TFR##!!! BHA134
SEATHECLOUDS(IRE)
(35) U-02P41 C D 8 11-7
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Leo’s Spirit (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O Spencer Jones James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Christopher Maye
TIMEFORM VIEW Bettered his hurdling form right away when making a successful debut over fences here 5 weeks ago. Proven over this far so another bold showing looks likely TFR##### BHA129
ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN(IRE)
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Sway (FR)
O Mr John P. McManus
B Mrs Noreen McManus
(57) 112P-14 CD 11 11-7
Richie McLernon J
Ben Haslam, Middleham T
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced his good record here when awarded the race (first past post lost weight cloth) in veterans’ event over a marathon trip in May. Not disgraced back down in trip here following month and warrants respect. TFR####! BHA129
TIMEFORMVIEWSoonbackontrackreturnedtochasingwhenhittingtheframetwiceatUttoxeter Notasgoodoverhurdles but still ran well when fourth at Market Rasen 9 days ago. Remains of interest back in this sphere TFR####! BHA124
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Cush Jewel (IRE)
O Lynne & Angus Maclennan
B Olive Troy
9
Conor O’Farrell J
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful hurdles/chase winner last autumn who put a couple of modest efforts behind him with a respectable sixth at Uttoxeter last month and back on a winning mark now. TFR###!! BHA123
EQUUSDANCER(IRE)
(91) 10/3/6-42 11 10-9
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Celtic Cailin (IRE)
10
Shane Fenelon (5) J
O Mr Roddy Owen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Patrick Keating Foodnet Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWWon5outof 6startsina2-yearperioduptoMarch2023butbelowparinahandfulof runssince Stepbackintherightdirection when second off reduced mark here in May though not to the extent that makes him of interest here TFR##!!! BHA117
SHADOWSINTHESKY(IRE)
Br Br g Arcadio (GER) - Ballinacraig (IRE)
(49) 122133 9 10-4
Gavin Sheehan J O BDRSyndicates James Owen, Newmarket T
B John & Jamie O’Brien
TIMEFORM VIEW A 3-time chase winner who also landed 3m handicap hurdle at Southwell in June. Unsuited by drop back in trip at Worcester last time but has work to do at this level back over fences TFR##!!! BHA112
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5, 8, 9, 10. Stewards Note:
CHARLIE UBERALLES: Following its run on 19/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Sea The Clouds (IRE), 9-2 Olivers Travels (IRE), 6-1 Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE), 9-1 Stans The Man (IRE), 10-1 Charlie Uberalles (GB), Lord Accord (IRE), 16-1 Will Carver (IRE), Equus Dancer (IRE), Shadows In The Sky (IRE)
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SEA THE CLOUDS bettered his hurdling form right away when making a winning chase debut here 5 weeks ago and this longer trip should suit if anything Olivers Travels should go well again back over fences, while the veteran Ilikedwayurthinkin must be respected around here
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(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
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Race Description This is a two miles, five furlongs and 34 yards handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 125. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (44 wins from 245 runners, 18%) runs CUZCO DU MATHAN & HURRICANE ALI
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Moffatt (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs CUZCO DU MATHAN & HURRICANE ALI
Weightwatcher: ARTHUR’S QUAY won off a handicap mark of 129, his rating is now down 7lb to 122.
Longest Traveller: NO BUT I WILL trained by R L Llewellyn, Swindon, 272 miles.
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £15650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6321, 2nd £3160, 3rd £1581, 4th £790, 5th £394. (Penalty Value £8264.76) no horse age st-lb
1
CHAMPAGNEGOLD(IRE)
Br B g Presenting - Kon Tiky (FR)
O Mr G. C. Myddelton
(50) P5/50/-34 10 12-2
Alice Stevens (5) J
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Peter McCrea Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser for Henry de Bromhead earlier in his career but below par in a hurdle/chase for new yard since returning from a 2-year absence, finishing a remote fourth over fences at Market Rasen latterly TFR##!!! BHA127 2 YCCSPORTOCERVO(FR)(50) 0PP4-2P D 10 12-0
Br Gr g Martaline - Griva (FR)
O Mrs M.C Litton
Miss Ellie Holder (7) J
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Mr Gheorghe Codre Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 in a row last spring/summer Back on form when second in a 21f Newton Abbot hunter chase in May but performed modestly back in handicap company at Market Rasen last month. TFR##!!! BHA125
BREIZHRIVER(FR)
(43) 15PP-34
7 12-0
Br B g Stormy River (FR) - Ilerda (GER) Ryan Mania J
O Border Caravans Ltd Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B SCEA Haras Des Evees & Mr Daniel Cherdo
TIMEFORMVIEW Three wins around 2m in the first half of last season but hasn’t been in the same form more recently, beaten 14 lengths when fourth of 6 at Perth (3m) last time TFR##!!! BHA125
(48) 2/66-113
7 11-13
Br B m Night Wish (GER) - Zenita des Brosses (FR) James Bowen J
O Owners Group 094 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mr Frederic Heudiard & Mr Jacky Conan
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form this summer, winning handicap hurdle and chase over 2 1/2m. Possibly just stretched by the 23f when third in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time so this slightly shorter trip should be ideal on this return to fences TFR####! BHA124
ARTHUR’SQUAY(IRE)
(57) 0561-25 CD 11 11-11
Br B g Beat Hollow - Bannow Girl (IRE)
O Mr John P. McManus
B Mr Jonathan Deacon
Richie McLernon J
Ben Haslam, Middleham T
TIMEFORM VIEW Former C&D winner who got his head back in front at Newcastle in February. Backed that up with a fine second over C&D in May but he wasn’t in the same form when fifth back here in June TFR###!! BHA122
HALFSHOT(IRE)(43) 301-533 11 11-6
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Dochas Supreme (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O The Farming Army Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Robert B. Hodgins Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins at Kelso under Brian Hughes last season, latterly over 3m in April. Third in 3m chases at Perth this summer and ought to be competitive on his first visit to Cartmel. TFR###!! BHA117
HURRICANEALI(IRE)(2) 34602P 9 11-4
Br B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Hurricane Irene (IRE) Charlotte Jones J
O Mr John James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Tribesmen Syndicate
The Injured Jockey Fund S
TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 7 in 17f course handicap chase 5 weeks ago but ran modestly in first-time tongue tie back here on Saturday. TFR##!!! BHA115
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Little Carmela
O On The Gallops 1
B T. A. Williams
Charlie Price (3) J
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
TIMEFORM VIEW Not straightforward but finally pieced it altogether again when making all over 17f here on Saturday. Will carry a 7lb penalty if turned out again quickly TFR###!! BHA112
NICKELFORCE(IRE)
(37) U5-2324 D 6 11-0
Br B g Workforce - Nickel (IRE)
Jack Quinlan J
O Lovell Massey Meads Smith Walsh Ben Case, Banbury T
B Mr Neville Reid David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 2 starts over fences in 2024/25 and has been shaping up well this season, with his latest 3m Market Rasen fourth coming in a good race for the grade Likely to be competitive again. TFR####! BHA111
RIVEROFJOY(GB)
(37) 11P/3-11 CD 8 10-12
Br Ch m Universal (IRE) - Big Time Billy (IRE)
O Big Time Billy Racing
B John Bryan
Sean Bowen J
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2-2 over fences when coming with a strong run to lead close home and No But I Will (Sean Og third) by 1/2 length over C&D (good to soft) 37 days ago. A 2lb nudge may not stop her with further progress likely TFR##### BHA109
CUZCODUMATHAN(FR)(2) 121-404 C 7 10-12
Br Gr g Martaline - Thisbee du Mathan (FR)
O Mr Thomas Gardner
Danny McMenamin J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau Fitzdares Limited, Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course regular who won a brace of C&D novice handicaps last summer but he hasn’t been in the same form this time round, beaten just over 18 lengths into fourth by No But I Will over 17f here on Saturday. TFR##!!! BHA109
(37) 4P-3413 CD 7 10-11
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Genesta (IRE)
O Sjd Racing & Dianne Sayer
B Gerard Mullins
Henry Brooke J
Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race last year and added another C&D win in June Good length third of 9 to River of Joy over C&D 37 days ago. TFR####! BHA108
JELSKI(GER)
(2) 0-3631P CD 11 10-2
Br B g Kallisto (GER) - Just Zoud J
O The Running In Rail Partnership
B J. Ditscheid
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFR!!!!! BHA90
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
2024: SEAN OG (IRE) 6 10 7 Sean Quinlan 3-1 (Dianne Sayer) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No 6. Visor worn by No 8, 11 Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 3, 7.
Stewards Note:
HURRICANE ALI: Following its run on 23/8/2025 it was reported that the trainer couldn’t explain poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 River of Joy (GB), 6-1 Ile de Jersey (FR), 13-2 No But I Will (GB), 15-2 Sean Og (IRE), 14-1 Nickelforce (IRE), 16-1 Yccs Portocervo (FR), Hurricane Ali (IRE), 18-1 Arthur’s Quay (IRE), Half Shot (IRE), 28-1 Cuzco du Mathan (FR), 40-1 Champagne Gold (IRE), Breizh River (FR)
RIVER OF JOY did well to get up near the finish over C&D last time and can defy a 2lb nudge and remain unbeaten over fences Sean Og, who won this last year, was only a length behind the selection in third last time and can provide the chief threat ahead of Ile de Jersey and Nickelforce
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
(CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8050 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3251, 2nd £1625, 3rd £813, 4th £407, 5th £203. (Penalty Value £4251.20)
Race Description This two miles, one furlong and 61 yards handicap steeple chase has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 100. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Quinlan (8 wins from 65 runners, 12%) runs RESTANDBETHANKFUL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bowen (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs LA QUARITE
Weightwatcher: RESTANDBETHANKFUL won off a handicap mark of 105, his rating is now down 6lb to 99
Longest Traveller: FOX WALLACE trained by E Pickard, Taunton, 294 miles.
no horse age st-lb
1
RESTANDBETHANKFUL(GB)
Br Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest
2
(2) 6-5P364 CD 9 12-0
Sean Quinlan J
O Bolton Mill Racing & Ursa Major Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Clarendon Farm
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who has shaped better than distance beaten suggests over hurdles here the last twice, still every chance turning in and beaten 5 lengths on Saturday. Better over fences TFR###!! BHA99
LAQUARITE(FR)(2) 432135 BF
Br B g Seahenge (USA) - Etoile de Kerfelec (FR)
O Mr H. Jones
5 11-9
Sean Bowen J
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Gwenole Thepot, Sandy Thepot & Joel Le M Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Easilygotoff themarkoverfencesatNewtonAbbotinJulyandnotdiscreditedwhenthirdof 10inhandicaphurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good) next time Well held back chasing here on Saturday, though. TFR###!! BHA94
PITTSBURG(IRE)(2) 410206 CD
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Constant Approach (IRE)
9 11-8
Benjamin Macey (7) J
O Mr Nick Price Ryan Potter, Sellack T
B John Fitzgerald
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in June Well held over hurdles here the last twice, including on Saturday, but better in this sphere TFR####! BHA93
DEXTER(FR)(32) 6/43P-23 D BF
8 11-7
Br B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Hideaway (FR) Henry Brooke J
O Barry And The Chuckles
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Skymarc Farm Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner in France Largely below par during his time with Sophie Leech but made a positive start for his new stable when placed at Uttoxeter and Worcester last month. In the mix once more TFR###!! BHA92
BALLYWOOD(FR)(162) 642434- D
Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Miss Hollywood (FR)
11 11-6
Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells T
B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Lafeu NDS Equine Nutrition, Drill Service (Horley) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 20 runs since his last win in 2019 and only fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) 162 days ago. Needs to take a step forward after a break. TFR###!! BHA91
PROSPECTHOUSE(IRE)(9) 1-31222 D BF 7 10-13
Br B g Retirement Plan - Niffyrann (FR)
O Hard Held Partnership and Angus Racing
B Ms Virginia Naylor-Leyland
William Maggs (5) J
Peter Niven, Malton T
Clova Hotel & Lodges S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Market Rasen in June and has continued in very good nick, second of 7 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) 9 days ago. Player off the same mark. TFR##### BHA84
(43) 3-15024 D 7 10-11
Br B m Mahler - Bob Robin (IRE)
Ben Godfrey J
O Mr John Christopher Drake Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Terence Leonard
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Stratford in May and posted a solid fourth of 6 in handicap chase there (19.4f, good) 43 days ago. Since had a wind op and needs considering TFR###!! BHA82
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B m Workforce - Colleen Ard (IRE)
O Mr K. Everitt
9
Harry Reed J
Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T
B Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler AKV Group Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened her account in 6-runner handicap chase over C&D 37 days ago, cruising clear by 6 lengths from Pittsburg Up 7lb but not taken lightly in her current mood. TFR####! BHA82
JACKHAMMER(IRE)
(104) 30605-F 11 10-2
Br B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Ask Annie (IRE)
O Mr A. Slack
Charlie Maggs (5) J
Anna Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B F Dunne Messrs G.A.Slack S
TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run but he was running with credit when fell 2 out in handicap chase at Sedgefield (16.4f, firm) 104 days ago. More is needed from 2lb “wrong” in the weights though. TFR###!! BHA71
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Visor worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4, 5.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7. Stewards Note:
BALLYWOOD: Following its run on 16/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Dexter (FR), 9-2 Rory’s Story (IRE), 11-2 La Quarite (FR), Prospect House (IRE), 11-1 Ballywood (FR), Fox Wallace (IRE), 16-1 Pittsburg (IRE), 18-1 Restandbethankful (GB), 28-1 Jackhammer (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
This is wide open but PROSPECT HOUSE can race off the same mark as when a very good recent Market Rasen second so gets the vote Pittsburg is also weighted to have a say back chasing and is next on the list ahead of Rory’s Story.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PROSPECT HOUSE (IRE) 2.PITTSBURG (IRE) 3.RORY’S STORY (IRE)
RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £179,945 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd June to 14th September 2025
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.20 - THE STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4030 to the winning horse The second to receive £1856, the third £927 and the fourth £464. for juvenile three yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, August 19th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 23rd. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb There will be a memento for the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and a cash prize awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 11 entries at £30. - Closed August 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3088; Second £1544; Third £772; Fourth £386. (Penalty Value £4030.04)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.55 - THE CAMPBELL & ROWLEY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4251 to the winning horse The second to receive £1956, the third £978, the fourth £489 and the fifth £243. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £24 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £19 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 23rd. Penalties, after August 16th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb 20 entries at £24. - Closed August 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3251; Second £1625; Third £813; Fourth £407; Fifth £203. (Penalty Value £4251.20)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.30 - THE LAKES LUXURY LOOS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £11446 to the winning horse The second to receive £5262, the third £2631, the fourth £1315, the fifth £657 and the sixth £327. for four yrs old and upwards £88 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £71 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 23rd. Penalties, after August 16th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 18 entries, 9 at £17 and 9 at £88. - Closed August 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8745; Second £4371; Third £2187; Fourth £1093; Fifth £546; Sixth £273. (Penalty Value £11446.60) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 4.05 - THE WICKS GROUP CAVENDISH CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10905 to the winning horse The second to receive £5017, the third £2508, the fourth £1255 and the fifth £625. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £94 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £19 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £75 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 23rd. Penalties, after August 16th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb There will be a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and a cash prize awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse THE CAVENDISH CUP will be presented to the winning owner, to be held for one year only 21 entries, 4 at £19 and 17 at £94. - Closed August 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8341; Second £4169; Third £2086; Fourth £1043; Fifth £520 (Penalty Value £10905.26)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.43 - THE EWGA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8264 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1901, the fourth £951 and the fifth £474. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £56 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £45 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 23rd. Penalties, after August 16th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb There will be a memento for the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and a cash prize awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 19 entries, 1 at £11 and 18 at £56. - Closed August 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £6321; Second £3160; Third £1581; Fourth £790; Fifth £394. (Penalty Value £8264.76)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.18 - THE FGH HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4251 to the winning horse The second to receive £1956, the third £978, the fourth £489 and the fifth £243. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, August 19th and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m August 23rd. Penalties, after August 16th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb There will be a memento for the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse 15 entries at £33. - Closed August 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3251; Second £1625; Third £813; Fourth £407; Fifth £203. (Penalty Value £4251.20)
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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MONDAY 25 MAY TH
WEDNESDAY 27 MAY TH
FRIDAY 26 JUNE TH
SUNDAY 28 JUNE TH
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