A very warm welcome to you all joining us for the opening of our 2025 season; how quickly the time passes!
I must give thanks as ever to our sponsors today :
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Hadwins Motor Group
Bowness Bay Brewing
Family and Friends of John Fogg
The team have been busy refurbishing the stables and saddling boxes and working to make sure the site looks up to the standards you have a right to expect. Given the unusually long dry spell we have experienced, they have been conscientiously irrigating over the past few weeks – I am especially grateful to them for the very long hours they have put in to make the track safe for both horses and jockeys.
We have two Charities on site today; The Injured Jockeys Fund and The North West Air Ambulance, I would encourage you to visit their stands and learn more about the support and help they offer; it is our pleasure and privilege to help organisations fundraise at our race days
You will also see that we are hosting the inaugural fixture of the very first Summer Jumps Championship here today – this is an initiative which has been created by the racetracks and the RCA, to shine a spotlight on the Summer Jumps Season and to create a simple and very accessible competition for all participants. I do hope you will follow the action through the Summer, not just here but at the other participating racecourses
All that remains is to thank you for joining us today and to wish you the best of luck.
Lord Cavendish, Chairman
Cartmel Steeplechases (Holker) Ltd
HOW TO PLACE A BET
PLACE YOUR BETS....
Betting is quite straightforward and can be fun - for as little as £2 There is no fool proof way of picking a winner; the odds and the racecard can give you a good guide but you can also have as much luck picking your horse by the name or colour of the silks.
BET IN TWO WAYS -
1. Betting with the tote - a quick, easy and friendly service You’ll find tote betting points all around the racecourse and it will give you a better choice of bets with the lower minimum stake of £2. Look at the counters for the tote how to bet guides
HOW TO READ
2. Bookies - these are all in front of the Grandstand and take only two bets TO WIN and EACH-WAY The bookies offer ‘odds’ on all the horses and you are best to shop around for the best odds. These are given in fractions, such as 8/1.
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.
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ¨ Total prize fund £13850
Race Description
BETS AVAILABLE ON THIS RACE
This is a two miles and one furlong handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares which have been rated from 0 to 125. 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.
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): B Haslam (18 wins from 87 runners, 21%) runs EXPELLIARMUS & JOLIE COEUR ALLEN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S England (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs SPOT ON SOPH
Longest Travellers: LAHINCH WAVE trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 246 miles. D DAY ARVALENREEVA trained by K P De Foy, Newmarket, 246 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Owners Prize Money 1st £5505, 2nd £2752, 3rd £1377, 4th £688, 5th £343, 6th £172. (Penalty Value £7206.15) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. no horse age st-lb 1
DDAYARVALENREEVA(IRE)
(52) 4311- D 5 12-0
Br Ch m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Eccellente Idea (IRE) Jack Quinlan J
O Mr D. A. Olver Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T
B Mrs Liz O’Leary KPF Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairontheFlatandhasprogressedwitheachstartoverhurdles,makinglightof a7lbpenaltytolandthedoubleinaLudlowhandicap (15.8f) 52 days ago. Thriving sort is now 2-2 in handicaps and remains open to further improvement upped in grade TFR####! BHA115
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland for Willie Mullins but offered little on hurdles debut for Ben Haslam prior to achieving little in 3 Flat maidens Difficult make a case for unless the market hints at a revival. TFR##!!! BHA110
2024: MERMAIDS CAVE (IRE) 5 10 1 Ciaran O’Shea 5-1 (James Owen) 7 ran Hood worn by No 2, 3.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 D Day Arvalenreeva (IRE), 7-2 Lahinch Wave (IRE), 9-2 Bellbird (GB), 15-2 Expelliarmus (IRE), 11-1 Jolie Coeur Allen (FR), 16-1 Spot On Soph (IRE)
BELLBIRD bounced back to form when third at Bangor last time and has already gone close in handicap company from this sort of mark. The return of Brian Hughes can see her land a second hurdles success at the expense of hat-trick seeking D Day Arvalenreeva who remains unexposed despite a hike in grade, with Lahinch Wave, likely to be ridden more positively down in trip, not discounted if able to dictate on the front end as she did on hurdles debut.
CUSTOMER NOTICES
Cartmel Racecourse
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Race Description The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two miles and six furlongs race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (34 wins from 191 runners, 18%) runs CAUGHTINYOURTRANCE & KALO ATHENA & SKY LUNA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bowen (5 wins from 10 runners, 50%) runs GETAWAY VIC Longest Traveller: GETAWAY VIC trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 262 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
for maiden four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £9099 Owners Prize Money 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32) no horse age st-lb 1
Br B g Ocovango - Loyalty Card (IRE)
(112) 133/00- 6 11-4
Danny McMenamin J
O Mr A. Horabin James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedpromisewhenthirdbothstartsinbumpersbuthasstruggledsinceswitchingtohurdles,failingtoseethings out in first-time cheekpieces at Wetherby on most recent outing. Stamina concerns over this longer trip. TFR##!!! BHA2
GETAWAYVIC(IRE)(44) P5/1121-
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Our Victoria (IRE)
6 11-4
James Bowen J
O Mrs G. Davies Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Mr & Mrs R. & N. Furlong
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2 wins from 3 starts in bumpers in 6-runner event at Hereford 44 days ago, a speed test masking his superiority Interesting hurdling debutant with stamina in pedigree suggesting this longer trip should suit. TFR##### BHA3
LANTICBAY(GB)(35) 0/0-
Br B g Dream Eater (IRE) - Twiga Woods
8 11-4
Daire McConville (7) J
O Digger’s Syndicate Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Ms M. Bayliss Bruern Game Supplies Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown little in a pair of maiden hurdles 22 months apart. TFR#!!!! BHA-
MAGGIESBOY(IRE)
(10) 55202-3
Br B g Ocovango - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE)
6 11-4
Sean Quinlan J
O Baxter, Barrett & O’Keeffe Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B John Joe Gleeson PRA World Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProducedbestefforttodatewhengoingdownonlytooneprogressinginleapsandboundsinaPerthhandicap(3m)inApril. Again ran creditably when third in small-field event there 10 days ago and shouldn’t be long in gaining a first win. TFR####! BHA101
MYFRIENDYEATS(IRE)
(21) 50240-6
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Lady Vanquish (IRE)
7 11-4
Nathan Moscrop J
O Mr S. Russell Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Michael Ward Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedpromiseinhandicaphurdles,finishingaclosesecondandastaying-onfourthatCattericklastwinter.Sixthof 9inahandicaphurdleatHexham(12/1) 21daysago,runningwithoutheadgearandpossiblyneedingtherunafter11weeksoff Cheekpiecesreappliedtodayandbetterexpected. TFR####! BHA103
TURNDLIGHTSDOWNLOW(IRE)
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Jennies Jewel (IRE)
O Mr Matthew Capp
(91) F4- 5 11-4
Sean Bowen J
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Mr A. N. McIntyre FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEW €36,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding Half-brother to modest hurdler Tommies Call. Dam (c128/h151) 19f-3m hurdle/chase winner, also 1 3/4m-2 1/2m winneronFlat.MadeframecompletedstartinIrishpoints(Feb22)andwarrantsamarketcheck,especiallywithSeanBowenbooked. TFR##!!! BHA-
KALOATHENA(IRE)
(108) 1/16P- 6 10-11
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Poly Kalo (IRE) Charlotte Jones J
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer at the ninth attempt who showed modest form when placed on her first 2 starts at this venue but has been pulled up both outings since Needs to recapture earlier Cartmel form to have any chance returning from 7 months off TFR###!! BHA93
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: SHANTWOPOINTFIVE (IRE) 6 10 11 James Bowen 4-1 (Warren Greatrex) 7 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 5.
Stewards Note:
LANTIC BAY: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe
MY FRIEND YEATS: Following its run on 3/5/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Getaway Vic (IRE), 11-4 Maggies Boy (IRE), 9-2 My Friend Yeats (IRE), 10-1 Kalo Athena (IRE), 16-1 Turndlightsdownlow (IRE), Sky Luna (IRE), 22-1 Caughtinyourtrance (IRE), 66-1 Perfect Poli (GB), 150-1 Lantic Bay (GB)
GETAWAY VIC has impressed in bumpers, winning 2 of his three starts, and can make a successful hurdle debut with his pedigree suggesting the step up in trip will suit. Maggies Boy has been knocking on the door in handicaps recently and looks ready for a breakthrough win, so warrants plenty of respect, with My Friend Yeats another potential threat if returning to the sort of form he showed at Catterick in the winter
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
KENDAL, CUMBRIA
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for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ¨ Total prize fund £13650 Owners Prize Money 1st £5426, 2nd £2712, 3rd £1357, 4th £678, 5th £339, 6th £169. (Penalty Value £7102.09)
Race Description This is a three miles and one furlong handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares which have been rated from 0 to 125. 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 125 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 120.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (34 wins from 191 runners, 18%) runs SHANTOU SUNSET & VROOMOZ EILE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (13 wins from 49 runners, 27%) runs MERMAIDS CAVE Longest Traveller: ROBYNDEGLORY trained by C Collins, Ireland.
SPRINGTIMEPROMISE(IRE)(121) 110/3P0- 8 12-2
Br B m Fame And Glory - Rematch (IRE) Fern O’Brien (5) J
O Keeping The Dream Alive Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
O Mr Semore Kurdi Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Mr D. Pratt
TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedmarewhowonanovicehurdleandwascompetitiveatListedlevelforpreviousconnections Wellbelowthatformin two starts for current connections, the latest following wind surgery. Improvement needed stepping back up in trip TFR##!!! BHA107
(15) 04063-0
Br B m Fame And Glory - Ute Antique (FR)
10 10-6
Jordan Gainford J
O Ms Bridget Eileen O’Mahony Cian Collins, Ireland T
B J. Mangan
TIMEFORMVIEWAchievedfairformwhenhittingtheframeinacoupleof 3mhandicapsthisyearbutdisappointedbackoverfencesatDownpatrick earlier this month Reverts to hurdling and should be competitive if bouncing back with cheekpieces refitted. TFR###!! BHA103
Br B m Morozov (USA) - Faithfuleile (IRE)
O Mr D Brereton
B Mr D. O’Sullivan
Charlotte Jones J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to land a weak Carlisle novice (19.3f, soft) in February, staying on to lead in somewhat of a slow-motion finish. However, step up in trip on handicap debut could unlock further improvement. TFR###!! BHA102
Br Ch m Shantou (USA) - Kingara
O The Sheroot Partnership
Leah Noreci (10) J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T B Elms Stud Co Ltd & P. Atkinson The Vilprano Partnership S
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: FAUTINETTE (FR) 6 11 7 Miss Lucy Turner 4-1 (Venetia Williams) 5 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 5.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Mermaids Cave (IRE), Musique de Fee (IRE), 5-1 Vroomoz Eile (IRE), 15-2 Robyndeglory (IRE), 10-1 Springtime Promise (IRE), 22-1 Shantou Sunset (GB), 33-1 Mellificent (IRE)
A winner of 3 of her last 4 starts, MUSIQUE DE FEE is thriving at present and may be able to defy the handicapper again. Course winner Mermaids Cave bounced back to form in headgear last time and could have more to offer if staying this longer trip, with the least exposed runner Vroomoz Eile not ruled out on handicap debut. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MUSIQUE DE FEE (IRE) 2.MERMAIDS
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
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FOURTH RACE | 5.38
THE OLD PARK WOOD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £14650
Race Description This is a three miles and two furlongs handicap hurdle race/steeple chase for five-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): D Sayer (14 wins from 75 runners, 19%) runs SEAN OG Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bowen (5 wins from 10 runners, 50%) runs FAIRLAWN FLYER & JERRASH Longest Traveller: MORFEE trained by S Mullins, Amesbury, 265 miles.
no horse age st-lb
1
JERRASH(GB)(111) 52524P- D
Br B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE)
O Mr P. Bowen
B M&R Refurbishments Ltd
2
8 12-0
James Bowen J
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner around 2m4f last summer but mixed record since, running below-par at Musselburgh when last seen in February. TFR###!! BHA125
MORFEE(IRE)(34) PP3252- D
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Ma Baker (IRE)
O Mrs Ann Leftley
3
4
9 10-13
James Best J
Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B Ronan Tynan We Do Vans S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over fences in 2023-24 and only just denied by a subsequent winner off this mark at Market Rasen last month. Big shout. TFR####! BHA110
FAIRLAWNFLYER(GB)(29) 040111- CD
Br B g Dr Massini (IRE) - She’s Our Native (IRE)
9 10-13
Sean Bowen J
O Mr Ross Williams Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Miss E. Nicholas & R. Williams
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in top form having completed the hat-trick at Perth 4 weeks ago. Remains on a fair mark on old form so 4-timer could well be on the cards TFR##### BHA110
SEANOG(IRE)
(46) 02614P- C D
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Genesta (IRE)
7 10-6
Henry Brooke J
O SJD Racing & Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Gerard Mullins Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful twiceoverfences herelastsummer andlookedasgoodaseverbackfromabreakwhenscoringatCatterick (25.2f, good to soft) in February. However, needs to shrug off a below-par run at Carlisle 6 weeks ago. TFR###!! BHA103
SEAN OG: Following its run on 8/4/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Fairlawn Flyer (GB), 7-4 Morfee (IRE), 6-1 Sean Og (IRE), 8-1 Jerrash (GB)
FAIRLAWN FLYER is thriving currently and shades the vote over Morfee, who pushed a subsequent winner close off this mark at Market Rasen 5 weeks ago.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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BETTING ADVICE - HOW TO BET
1. Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to proffer the correct stake money for your wager
2. Ask the Bookmaker for your bet, by naming the horse and horse’s number Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his clerk, correct the bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet.
3. Should your horse happen to win, present your betting ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.
4. Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms, Place Betting, not all on-course bookmakers accept each way bets, i.e. for a win or place.
5. In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise the punter to his rights.
6. Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes e.g. £1, £5 or £10, but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.
JOCKEYS’ & TRAINERS’ WINNERS 2024
JOCKEYS’ CHALLENGE
TRAINERS’ CHALLENGE
Regulars to Cartmel will be familiar with our Season-long competition for the Top Jockey and Trainer Points are awarded for each race with 3 to the winner, 2 for second place and 3 for third. The prize for the winner of each is a stay in the beautiful Swan Hotel and Spa in nearby Newby Bridge
We had a first time winner in the competition to be Top Jockey, with Sean Quinlan landing last year’s prize. Sean rode a combined 6 winners last season for both his wife Lizzie and for Jennie Candlish, both partnerships giving multiple successes. There were many races where fortunes changed in the closing stages where his strong rides won the day. Sean will be going all-out to retain top spot
The title was taken from Sean Bowen. We wish to offer our congratulations to the newly crowned Champion Jockey This was after going close the previous year despite having a long spell out through injury He rode his first winner here and is sure to be around the top of the leaderboard this year, supported by his family’s stable and other powerful yards.
Fan favourite Charlotte Jones will be amongst the winners here again this season Riding for local Trainer Jimmy Moffatt, Charlotte had a red letter day here last season where she rode out her Claim when riding her 75th winner Richie McLernon will also be in the running for the title after riding 5 winners for the strong Ben Haslam team.
We had a new winner of the Angela Robinson Trophy for the top Trainer last season, with Ben Haslam finishing first after the closest finish we have had. Ben was successful from Jimmy Moffatt who was looking to win for the 7th time in a row. Ben made a strong start to the campaign with a number of early winners to be at the head of the leaderboard, and Jimmy by his own admission had a slow start. That all changed in the last few race days with Jimmy firing in winners and a number of points gained from placed runners to tighten up the score. The result went down to the very last race with all sorts of permutations still possible Jimmy’s horse Cuzco Du Mathan won the race to tie up the scores on 33 points each, but on a countback Ben was the winner with more first places throughout the year These two popular Trainers are both great supporters of racing here and are sure to be firing in the winners again this season
In third place was another popular local Trainer Lizzie Quinlan One of the highlights of the season came from Lizzie, who trained City Derby to win an incredible 4 races. She does exceptionally well with her horses, and Lizzie will be one to watch and in the race for the Trainers title Other Cumbrian success will come from Dianne Sayer. There are always happy scenes when these yards win with a packed winners’ enclosure
Keep up to date on your favourite Jockey & Trainers’ standings with updated scores on the board near the weighing room each meeting.
Sean Quinlan
Ben Haslam
FIFTH RACE | 6.08
(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (34 wins from 191 runners, 18%) runs HURRICANE ALI
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs DISCO ANNIE
Longest Traveller: KLITSCHKO trained by L Hughes, Carlton-In-Cleveland, 115 miles.
for novice five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £14650 Owners Prize Money 1st £5917, 2nd £2958, 3rd £1480, 4th £740, 5th £369. (Penalty Value £7736.66) no horse age st-lb
1
HORNCAPE(FR)(21) 1/2036-5 D
8 11-10
2
3
5
Race Description This two miles, one furlong handicap steeple chase has been designed for novice five-year-olds and upwards Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season. 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.
Br Gr g Fame And Glory - Capstone (FR) Kevin Brogan J
TIMEFORMVIEWAwhilesincehislastsuccessoverhurdlesbutplacedatthiscourse3timeslastyear Lessereffortsonhislast2starts,fourthof 6at Carlisle (25f, good) last month, so needs to bounce back dropped significantly in trip making a belated chasing debut. TFR##!!! BHA116
7 11-0
Brian Hughes J
O Mrs L Hughes Lucinda Hughes, Carlton-In-Cleveland T
B Mr A J Davenhill & Mrs A L Davenhill
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a first handicap success over hurdles when scoring at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) in March, form boosted by the runner-up winning next time Not in thesame form atPertha month ago,but he’scapable onagoing day ashe makes his chase debut. TFR###!! BHA115
COQOLINO(FR)
(21) 23654-5
Br B g French Fifteen (FR) - Classic Angel (GER)
O Mr John P. McManus
B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Logis Saint Germain
10 10-11
Richie McLernon J
Ben Haslam, Middleham T
TIMEFORMVIEWAgainranwellwhenthirdatKelso(23.4f,heavy)inDecemberbuthasn’tbeeninthesameformsince,fifthof 6atHexhamonlatest outing 3 weeks ago. However, he’s eased further in the weights so he’s not one to write off (runner-up here last August). TFR###!! BHA112
DISCOANNIE(IRE)
(10) 16250-4 D
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Beck (IRE)
O Graham & Christine Seward
B Mr Michael Halpin
7 10-6
Nathan Moscrop J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles and promising second in handicap at Carlisle on chasing debut in December After a run back hurdling, raced too freelyreturnedtochasingwhenfourthof 5atPerth(16f,goodtosoft)10daysago,soshecouldfarebetterwithhoodreapplied. TFR####! BHA107
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2024: PLAYFUL SAINT (FR) 9 11 10 Harry Skelton 3-1 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Disco Annie (IRE), 5-2 Horn Cape (FR), 4-1 Klitschko (GB), 11-2 Coqolino (FR), 7-1 Hurricane Ali (IRE)
A useful handicapper over hurdles, HORN CAPE’s only previous start over fences came back in 2023 so he could yet do better in this sphere. Off 5lb lower than his hurdles mark, he is preferred to Disco Annie who could yet build on the promise of her chasing debut with the hood reapplied, while Klitschko is one to note making his first chase start.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8550
Race Description This is a three miles and two furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Moffatt (34 wins from 191 runners, 18%) runs JELSKI & JUDICIAL REVIEW
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bowen (5 wins from 10 runners, 50%) runs GAME LINE & KATE MADRIK
Longest Traveller: KATE MADRIK & GAME LINE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 262 miles.
no horse age st-lb
1
2
SUPERCITIZEN(GB)(21) 35312-0
11 12-0
Br B g Multiplex - Kallithea (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Mrs L Hughes Lucinda Hughes, Carlton-In-Cleveland T
B Mrs A. M. O’Sullivan
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who deservedly got his head back in front in a 4-runner Carlisle handicap (24.5f, good) last month. Creditable second at Kelso next time but shaped asif amiss making his third startinside amonth at Hexham 3weeks ago. Bounce backneeded. TFR###!! BHA100
KATEMADRIK(FR)
(18) 1140P-2
Br Gr m Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Caline des Bordes (FR)
O Steve & Jackie Fleetham
B Emmanuel - Julien Leclerc, Isabelle Mous
5 11-13
Sean Bowen J
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
TIMEFORMVIEWDualchasewinnerinFrancewhofaredmuchbetterthanonfirststartforcurrentyardreturnedtochasingwhenrunner-upinmares’event atFakenham (21.2f,good)earlier in the month. Could wellkickonnow with SeanBowentaking over upped markedlyin trip. TFR###!! BHA99
BIGBEEHIVE(IRE)(39) 45P454- CD
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Matinee Time (IRE)
O Mr R. J. Hewitt
8 11-7
Jonathan England J
Sam England, Guiseley T
B Miss Carmel Whelan Golden Sunset Holidays, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWScoredtwicelastspring(includinginthiscorrespondingevent)andrancreditablyonformdespiteitbeingabitlabouredwhenfourth at Southwell last month. Now 2lb below his last winning mark so has to be considered with more severe headgear enlisted. TFR####! BHA93
(21) 41P56-6 CD
Br B g Califet (FR) - Katjakem (IRE)
O Holland and Bewley
8 11-6
Jonathon Bewley J
George Bewley, Colby T
B John Hennessy Lloyd Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWNarrowwinnerof ahandicapchaseoverC&Dlastsummerbutitwasalow-key2024otherwise However,heshapedmuchbetterthanthedistancebeaten suggestedonreturnatHexhamearlierinthemonthandislikelytobemuchclosertoform.Lurksjust1lbabovelastwinningmark. TFR###!! BHA92
JELSKI(GER)(148) 555000- CD 11 11-4
Br B g Kallisto (GER) - Just Zoud
O The Running In Rail Partnership
B J. Ditscheid
Charlotte Jones J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner over fences at this track in summer 2023 but it was a struggle for the most part of last year over fences and hurdles Can only be watched back chasing for his return. TFR##!!! BHA90
GAMELINE(IRE)(45) 22P//PPP- 11 10-10
Br Ch g Sandmason - Superline (IRE)
O Lady M. Pritchard
B Paul Rothwell
James Bowen J
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap chaser at his best but has offered little on all 3 starts since returning from a 26-month absence in December Best to look elsewhere TFR##!!! BHA82
JUDICIALREVIEW(IRE)(273) 0/050/41- C 7 10-9
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Chartani (IRE)
O Racing in Furness
B Mr Alan Broderick
Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWentthewrongwayinbumpersandmadelittleimpressionoverhurdlesin2023/24.However,helefthischasingdebutformbehindwhenscoring atthiscourse(21.2f,soft)9monthsagoandishikedupintripforthisreturn.Onetolookoutforprovidedhe’sreadytoroll. TFR####! BHA81 BETS AVAILABLE ON THIS
Danny McMenamin J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
(31) P65200- 8 10-5
Br Ch g Poet’s Voice - Miss Anneliese (IRE)
O Blue Circle Racing
B W. M. Johnstone
Nathan Moscrop J
R. Mike Smith, Galston T
Dalcon Civil Engineering Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty-two runs since last win in 2023 and ran below-par back over hurdles at Perth last month. Back chasing but others more persuasive despite a tumbling mark. TFR##!!! BHA77 9
FATHERSADVICE(IRE)
(10) 05444-1
Br B g Aiken - I’ll Have It (IRE)
O The Racing Suite
8 10-5
Ben Smith (7) J
R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Alastair Pim
TIMEFORMVIEWHailsfromanin-formyardandfinallygotoff themarkdespitebeing2lboutof theweightsin7-runnerhandicapchase at Perth (23.8f, good to soft) 10 days ago. 7lb conditional back on and could well kick on now up and running TFR####! BHA77
DONNY’SFORTUNE(IRE)
(4) 0P0P-5U
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Odonimee (IRE)
8 10-3
Robert Dunne J
O The Rat Pack Racing Club Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Tommy Newton Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualpointwinnerwhoofferedlittlein4hurdleslastseason.Faredabitbetterwhenfifthof 10on3mUttoxeterchasedebutearlierin the month and departed through no fault of his own having been well supported at Hexham 4 days ago. Folly to ignore TFR###!! BHA75
2024: BIG BEE HIVE (IRE) 7 11 11 Jonathan England 9-4 (Sam England) 6 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 6. Visor worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 10 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 11, 12.
Stewards Note:
SUPER CITIZEN: Following its run on 3/5/2025 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface GAME LINE: Following its run on 9/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was outpaced.
WOTSMYNAME: Following its run on 14/5/2025 it was reported that the jockey’s stirrup leather snapped. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Judicial Review (IRE), 11-2 Fathers Advice (IRE), 13-2 Big Bee Hive (IRE), 15-2 Muroor (GB), 10-1 Kate Madrik (FR), 12-1 Super Citizen (GB), 16-1 Lights Are Green (IRE), Jelski (GER), Donny’s Fortune (IRE), 20-1 Wotsmyname (IRE), 25-1 Euchan Falls (IRE), 40-1 Game Line (IRE)
MUROOR couldn’t have gone much closer to ending a lengthy losing run at Hexham on Tuesday so, provided he copes with the quick turnaround, Lizzie Quinlan’s veteran gets the nod to make amends at the expense of Judicial Review, who left his chase debut effort behind when scoring here 9 months ago and is open to further progress in this discipline. Last year’s winner Big Bee Hive and Fathers Advice can fight out third.
SEVENTH RACE | 7.08
THE NORTH WEST AIR AMBULANCE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 5)
for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £7800
Owners Prize Money 1st £3150, 2nd £1575, 3rd £788, 4th £394, 5th £197. (Penalty Value £4119.18) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
BETS AVAILABLE ON THIS RACE
Race Description The final race this afternoon is a two miles and five furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-old and upwards which have been officially rated 0-100. As is all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 100 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.
Leading course trainer (20-25): S England (14 wins from 69 runners, 20%) runs DEFENCE WITNESS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bowen (5 wins from 10 runners, 50%) runs PILGRIMS KING
Weightwatcher: AZOF DES MOTTES won off a handicap mark of 86, his rating is now down 5lb to 81.
Longest Traveller: PILGRIMS KING trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 262 miles.
no horse age st-lb 1
WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF(IRE)(62) 5446F0- 11 12-0
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dame Foraine (FR)
2
Sean Quinlan J
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXIV Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserinhisprimeforPhilKirbybutismorethan3yearswithoutawinandwassoonbeatenoncewaspressure was applied at Carlisle when last seen in March. Blinkers go on but others still preferred despite drop in grade TFR###!! BHA99
FEARLESSACTION(IRE)
(11) P3155-4
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Hello Kitty (IRE)
O Mr G. F. White
B Mr W. T. Murphy
9 11-7
Danny McMenamin J
Chris Grant, Billingham T
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Sedgefield in March but seemingly in a bit of a lull at present, never troubling the leaders when fourth there 11 days ago. Step up in trip needs to spark revival. TFR###!! BHA92
PILGRIMSKING(IRE)
(65) PPP315- 9 11-7
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - So You Said (IRE)
O Mr Einsley Harries
B Ms Anne Marie Ryan
Shane Fenelon (5) J
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame significant tack issues prior to resuming winning ways at Sedgefield in February but that was a weak affair and he never really looked like followingup at that trackthe followingmonth. Nevertheless,he’scapable of making his mark feltin this company TFR####! BHA92
DEFENCEWITNESS(IRE)(68) 366430-
Br Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Colleen Dubh (IRE)
O URSA Major -England
B Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler
6 11-5
Jonathan England J
Sam England, Guiseley T
Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinnerwhohasn’tkickedonasmighthavebeenexpectedoverjumps,againdisappointingafterastableswitchwhendown the fieldover hurdles atSouthwelllast time Stilllightly racedover fences but likelyneeds ashade more if he’sto winhere TFR###!! BHA90
WEARELONGTERM(IRE)(30) 020PP6- 8 11-1
Br B g Milan - Fair Ina (IRE)
O Mr Dennis J. Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer
Henry Brooke J
Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Paramount Farms Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise over hurdles when runner-up at Wetherby in January but nowhere near that level since, including when tried tongue tied at Perth last time Hard to fancy TFR##!!! BHA86
BEATTHEEDGE(IRE)(15) 25332-3
Br B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE)
O Smartwater Utilities
B Ms M. Kavanagh
8 11-1
Brian Hughes J
Micky Hammond, Middleham T
Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thoroughly ungenine sort but, making third start for current yard, he resumed winning ways at Catterick (19.2f) in January. Very much outbattled when third at Market Rasen 15 days ago but this isn’t much of a race and he’s capable of scoring again TFR##### BHA86 7
Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Wavy (FR)
(14) 3633/5-P 8 10-10
O Montgomerie, mandle Annett and Davidson
Jonathon Bewley J
George Bewley, Colby T
B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes Lloyd Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the track only once last season and shaped as if the run was needed when pulled up on his return at Hexham a fortnight ago. Claims if sharper this time TFR###!! BHA81
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Kayf Tara - Supreme Present
O Mr Stephen Sinclair
B Little Lodge Farm & Lucky Bin Racing
Alan Doyle (5) J
Ian Duncan, Coylton T
Ian Duncan Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWPoormaidenhandicapchaserdidproduceoneof hisbettereffortsfromoutof theweightswhensecondof 9inhandicapchaseat Kelso (20f, good) 32 days ago. Run of race went his way there but a replication of that form would see him in the mix. TFR####! BHA77
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: VILLAGE MASTER (IRE) 5 11 10 James Bowen 10-3 (Warren Greatrex) 9 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 7, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 5, 8.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5. Stewards Note:
WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF: Following its run on 23/3/2025 it was reported that the horse sustained an overreach.
Very hard to be bullish about any of these, with BEAT THE EDGE perhaps arriving in the most solid form despite his reluctant nature Toombridge can race from his “proper” mark this time and isn’t discounted after a good effort at Kelso last month, with Pilgrims King also considered having scored on his penultimate outing
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) 2.TOOMBRIDGE 3.PILGRIMS KING (IRE) RACE RESULT
PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £70,908 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 4.00 - THE CARTMEL STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING EBF MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7206 to the winning horse The second to receive £3312, the third £1656, the fourth £828, the fifth £414 and the sixth £206. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £54 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Village Shop, Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding Company, has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition a £50 cash prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race 13 entries, 1 at £10 and 12 at £54. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5505; Second £2752; Third £1377; Fourth £688; Fifth £343; Sixth £172. (Penalty Value £7206.15) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 4.30 - THE HADWINS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for maiden four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, May 19th and pay £26 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb A £50 cash prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £26. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 5.05 - THE BOWNESS BAY BREWING MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7102 to the winning horse The second to receive £3265, the third £1632, the fourth £816, the fifth £408 and the sixth £203. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition a prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 11 entries, 2 at £8 and 9 at £45. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £5426; Second £2712; Third £1357; Fourth £678; Fifth £339; Sixth £169. (Penalty Value £7102.09) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 5.38 - THE OLD PARK WOOD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7736 to the winning horse The second to receive £3559, the third £1779 and the fourth £890. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £64 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Racecourse Company have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 9 entries, 1 at £12 and 8 at £64. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £5917; Second £2958; Third £1480; Fourth £740. (Penalty Value £7736.66) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 6.08 - THE JOHN FOGG MEMORIAL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7736 to the winning horse The second to receive £3559, the third £1779, the fourth £890 and the fifth £443. for novice five yrs old and upwards £45 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £35 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). A £50 cash prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 9 entries, 4 at £10 and 5 at £45. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £5917; Second £2958; Third £1480; Fourth £740; Fifth £369. (Penalty Value £7736.66) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 6.38 - THE INJURED JOCKEYS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4398 to the winning horse The second to receive £2022, the third £1011, the fourth £505, the fifth £253, the sixth £125, the seventh £63 and the eighth £31. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 19th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb In addition, a £50 cash prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 21 entries at £29. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3358; Second £1679; Third £840; Fourth £420; Fifth £209; Sixth £105; Seventh £52; Eighth £27. (Penalty Value £4398.11)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 7.08 - THE NORTH WEST AIR AMBULANCE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4119 to the winning horse The second to receive £1895, the third £947, the fourth £474 and the fifth £236. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 19th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Racecourse Company has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition a £50 cash prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 16 entries at £29. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3150; Second £1575; Third £788; Fourth £394; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4119.18) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
