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DANIEL CRAGGS General Manager, Huntingdon Racecourse
Welcome back forthe 2025/26 Season
We’re delighted to welcome you back to Huntingdon Racecourse for our JCB Season Opener, marking the start of another exciting Jumps season. My sincere thanks to JCB for their continued support, and to all owners, trainers, racegoers, and staff team joining us today.
It’s been a productive off-season, with ongoing improvements to the site and well-deserved recognition for our hard-working team. We were especially proud to see Groundsman Daniel Hayes win the Richard Linney Award at the 2025 Racecourse Groundstaff Awards - a huge well done to Dan on a fantastic achievement. We’re also delighted to have been shortlisted for The Racing Foundation’s Green Award at the RCA Showcase Awards, recognising our Creating Natures Corridors sustainability and community project.
I’m also pleased to welcome new members of the team: Gregg Taylor (Marketing Consultant), Innes Skinner (Hospitality & Events Executive), and Anna Ramply, who returns as Customer Relations Executive.
Before signing off, please join me in taking a moment to remember Dave Loveridge, a longstanding annual member and loyal supporter of Huntingdon Racecourse who sadly passed away recently Dave was a supportive and friendly presence at the racecourse for a number of years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
We hope you enjoy your visit and have a fantastic afternoon at Huntingdon Racecourse. Here’s to a successful day of racing and an exciting season ahead.
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CONTACT INFO
T: 01480 453 373
E: huntingdonenquiries@thejockeyclub.co.uk
W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/huntingdon
Stewards
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Tony McGlone (Chief Steward)
Rupert Sweeting (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Ben Ford, Simon Kirk, Louise Moore
Starters
Willie Jardine
Kieran O’Shea
Judge
David Hicks
Clerk of the Scales
Jeremy Lind
Veterinary Officers
Mark Murrell
Rachael Frost
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Elizabeth Budden
Julie Lingham
Sarah Duncan
Medical Officers
Dr Ross Worthington (SRMO)
Dr Jayanth Savanth (RMO)
Dr Chris Rollason (RMO)
Nurse
Susan Pateman
Physio
Ross Hollinworth
Ambulances
East of England Ambulance Service
Betting Ring Manager
Sarah Woodborne
Commentator
Stewart Machin
Veterinary Surgeons
Fellowes Farm Equine Clinic
Chairman
Nick Wright
Committee
Steve Elsom
Mark Myers
Jane Wallace
Marcia Gibbs
Bobby Jackson
General Manager
Daniel Craggs
Clerk of the Course
Andrew Morris
Catering Manager
Allan Porter
Head Groundsman
Chris Sykes
Farrier
Stephen Wright
Safeguarding Lead
Daniel Craggs
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Sharon Hodgins
Raceday Photographer
Francesca Altoft
Horse Ambulance
Julian Williams
Recovery Vehicle
Newmarket Estates Team
AFO
Sue Carlisle
RACECARD EXPLAINED
NOTCH (FR) (29) 1/310P-1 D
B g Poliglote - Topira (FR)
Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Haras Des Sablonnets & Dr Vet B. Gabeur Ptarmigan Media Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaseronhisdayandproducedagutsyefforttomakeawinningreappearance overhurdlesatAintreelastmonth.Shouldbespotonnow,soallsetforaboldbid.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
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LEADING THE RACE FOR 80 YEARS
4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x
Total prize fund £6500
Owners Prize Money 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339 (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton
(26 wins from 141 runners, 18%) runs SETTLE DOWN JILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 59 runners, 14%) runs SCAVENGERS REIGN LONGESTTRAVELLER: COSIMEASY trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.
1 ARTIC STING (GB) (52) 0P 5 11-4
Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Line Artic (FR)
Mr Huw Edwards (7) J
O Mr Simon Edwards Simon Edwards, Shrewsbury T
B Wood Farm Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWYettoshowanythinginacoupleofhurdlesoutings.
2 COSIMEASY (IRE) (507) PP/21- 6 11-4
Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Hasiteasy (IRE)
Paddy Hanlon (5) J
O Ms Rachel O’Neill John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T
B M. Sheehy
TIMEFORMVIEW€17,0005-y-o,Doyenmare.Damplacedinbumpers.Offthemarkatfourthattemptinpoints17months ago NotseensinceandwillbeinterestingtoseehowshefaresinthemarketonRulesdebut. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 LAST NOTE (FR) (37) 2-6320 5 11-4
Br Ch m Gemix (FR) - Niangara (FR) Jack Quinlan J
O G. Chesneaux N. Littmoden Nick Littmoden, Newmarket T
B Mme Catherine Coiffier
TIMEFORMVIEWEncouragingstarttohercareerwhenrunner-upinaFakenhambumperandeasilybesteffortoverhurdlessincewhensecond inmaidenatMarketRasen(20.5f)inAugust.NeedstobouncebackfromapooreffortatWorcester,though. TFRHHIII BHA98
4 PATE
MOLLEE (IRE) (196) 05P2P0- 5 11-4
Br B m Order of St George (IRE) - Palme Royale (IRE)
James Best J
O Mr G. Woods Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T
B Bloodstock Agency Ltd Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in a couple of starts for Alan King earlier this year and is best watched on debut for new connectionshere.Hoodonfirsttime. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 SCAVENGERS
REIGN
(IRE) (194) 333- 5 11-4
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Hasiteasy (IRE)
O Mrs C. H. N. Chamberlain
Alex Chadwick (3) J
James Owen, Newmarket T
B M. Sheehy Hydrocut Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeinacoupleofbumpersearlierthistermandoughttobenefitfromthislongertripon switchtohurdling.Nottakenlightly TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 SETTLE DOWN
JILL (IRE) (10) 4026-62 BF 5 11-4
Br B m Affinisea (IRE) - Azaila
O Sullivan Group Limited & Dan Skelton
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Ballyreddin Stud & Kellsgrange Stud Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWFairly-usefulperformerinbumperslastterm.Notyethitsameheightsoverhurdlesbutofferedmorewhensecondof10 innoviceatMarketRasen(16.6f,good)10daysagoandmustentercalculationshere.Tonguestraponfirsttime. TFRHHHHI BHA107
7 CRYSTAL SPRING (IRE) (135) 635-23 BF 4 11-2
Br Gr f Crystal Ocean - Simonia (IRE) Charlie Hammond J
O J Hankinson, P Hanson, R Pipe and T Pipe Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Mrs Virginia McGrath Science Supplements S TIMEFORM VIEW Promise when placed in 2 1/2m maiden/novice hurdles in May. Open to further progress back from 4monthsoffandholdsstrongclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA102
8 TOPSOUT (GB) (173) 00- 4 11-2
Br B f Telescope (IRE) - Osokenda
James Turner (5) J
O Mrs Jane Organ Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Jane Organ Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaidenwhoimprovedfromdebutformwhenthirteenthof18 in bumperatCheltenham (16.8f,good)173daysago Willneedmoretomakeanimpactonhurdlesbowhere,however. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: BALLYTECHNO (IRE) 5 11 4 Sean Bowen 15-8 (James Owen) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 3.
Stewards Note: ARTIC STING: Following its run on 16/8/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Settle Down Jill (IRE), 10-3 Crystal Spring (IRE), 9-2 Scavengers Reign (IRE), 15-2 Cosimeasy (IRE), 12-1 Last Note (FR), 14-1 Topsout (GB), 300-1 Artic Sting (GB), Pate Mollee (IRE)
Preference is for CRYSTAL SPRING, who ran well in a couple of hurdle outings in May and likely has more to offer yet. Settle Down Jill and Scavengers Reign rate the principal dangers.
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for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy
(25 wins from 121 runners, 21%) runs ROCK ON TOMMY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 59 runners, 14%) runs CARLTON LONGESTTRAVELLER: FORCETORECKONWITH trained by O Greenall & J Guerrieo, Malpas, 144 miles.
1 KOTTAYAM (FR) (12) 243F26 5 12-0
Br B m Manatee - Ubriska (FR) Lee Edwards J
O Hold My Beer Syndicate Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Scea L’Aubay & Couetil Elevage Aerocom UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWClosesecondsolestartinpointsandplacedtwiceform4completedstartsinthissphere.However,it’sfairtosaythatshehasn’treally progressedandastepforwardisneededonthishandicap/yarddebutonthebackofalow-keyrecenteffortatPerth. TFRHHIII BHA98
2 CHARLIE MY BOY (IRE) (47) P00-14P C D 8 11-11
Br Gr g Leading Light (IRE) - Theionlady (IRE)
James Bowen J
O Mr Andy Taylor J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Mr S. Gorman
TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtoformwhennotchingthirdcareerwinbackfromabreakhere(20.7f,goodtofirm)inMay.Wasn’tdisgracedoffthis 8lbhighermarknexttime,butlatestdisplayatNewtonAbbot(wellbehindwhenpulled2out)leftmuchtobedesired. TFRHHIII BHA95
3 FORCETORECKONWITH (IRE) (157) 2/103-5 6 11-11
Br B m Workforce - Shining Beauty (IRE)
TobyWynne J
O Mineral Forces Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Andrew English Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW£30,000purchaseaftergettingoffthemarkatthesecondtimeofaskinginIrishpointslastOctober.Signsofability inatrioofmares’maidenhurdlesandappealsasthetypetodobetternowswitchedtohandicapcompany. TFRHHHHI BHA95
4 CARLTON (GB) (19) 04-1303
Br Br g Frankel - Chantra (GER)
5 11-9
Alex Chadwick (3) J
O Think Big Partnership James Owen, Newmarket T
B Gestut Haus Ittlingen
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedforcurrentyard,successful5timesonFlatbeforewinningonhandicaphurdledebutatSouthwellinJune.Staminastretcheduppedto 23fonlateststartinthissphereand,havingaddedtohistallybackonthelevel19daysago,he’sabigplayeroverthismoresuitabletrip TFRHHHHH BHA93
5 ON THE GO (GB) (16) F604-3 5 11-7
Br B g Linda’s Lad - Russie With Love
Daire McConville (7) J
O Monkland, Fowlie, McCormack & Orchard Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B C. J. Down Merriebelle Stable LLC S TIMEFORMVIEWHassteppeduponmaiden/noviceformuppedtoaround20.5finhandicapsthelasttwice,latterlyfinishingthirdof8back froma7-monthbreakatPlumpton.Willsurelyhaveaparttoplaygrantedasoundsurface,whichheshouldget. TFRHHHII BHA91
6 GOODBYEMICK (IRE) (48) 3455-P4 7 11-4
Br Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Halfway Home David Bass J
O Green Army Syndicate Max Comley, Naunton T
B Liam Walsh
TIMEFORMVIEWWinlessfollowing13attemptsbetweentheflagsandhasn’tpulledupanytreesinhalf-a-dozenappearances underRules.Hopesnowpinnedonthefirst-timecheekpiecessparkingimprovement TFRHIIII BHA88
7 JACK HOOLA (GB) (190) 000405- 5 11-2
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Hoola Hula Stan Sheppard J
O Value Racing - Jack Hoola Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Mr J. L. Lightfoot Plumbing World S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinanIrishpoint,butyettomakeanimpactinthissphereandagainlookedfarfromstraightforwardinfirst-timecheekpiecesandtonguestrapat WincantonwhenlastseeninMarch.Connectionsnowrollthedicewithmoresevereheadgear(visorreplacesthecheekpieces/tonguestrap). TFRHHIII BHA86
8 ROCK ON TOMMY (GB) (22) 4520-16 D 10 10-11
Br Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Little Carmela Sean Bowen J
O Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B T. A. Williams Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRoundedofflastseasononahigh,bagginga21/2mUttoxeterhandicapinMay.ReappearancespinatWorcesterwillhave blownawaythecobwebsand,thoughhisprofileisratherup-and-down,he’llhavearealchanceifonagoingday. TFRHHHII BHA81
Stewards Note:
CHARLIE MY BOY: Following its run on 21/8/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its action.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Carlton (GB), 4-1 On The Go (GB), 9-2 Rock On Tommy (GB), 7-1 Forcetoreckonwith (IRE), 10-1 Jack Hoola (GB), 18-1 Charlie My Boy (IRE), 22-1 Kottayam (FR), 28-1 Goodbyemick (IRE)
CARLTON is yet another example of the handiwork of the James Owen yard, winning seven and placed five times from 17 appearances overall (Flat and jumps) for the Newmarket handler, compared to just the one success following 23 runs for his previous stables. He is taken to enhance that tally here, for all that he locks horns with an intriguing handicap debutante in Forcetoreckonwith, who is feared most ahead of On The Go and Rock On Tommy.
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10250
Owners Prize Money 1st £4140, 2nd £2069, 3rd £1035, 4th £518, 5th £258. (PenaltyValue £5413.02)Weights lowered 4lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Snowden (16 wins from 50 runners, 32%) runs DAVIDOC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 59 runners, 14%) runs JACKPOT CASH LONGESTTRAVELLER: DAVIDOC trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 94 miles.
THIRD RACE
1 MIDNIGHTJEWEL (GB) (15) 210031 CD 9 11-10
Br B g Midnight Legend - Follow The Dream Lilly Pinchin J
O Ms G. E. Morgan Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B North Bradon Stud Merriebelle Stable LLC S TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablefrontrunnerwhoenhancedexcellentFontwellrecordforlatestsuccessafortnightago,keeping ongamely Upjust1lbsoanotherboldbidseemsassured.
2 JACKPOT CASH (FR) (147) 2311-21 D 6 11-9
110
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Fresca Has (FR) Sean Bowen J O Pontoon racing
James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mr A. Delaroque & Mr & Mrs C. Theault The Rare Breed Meat Company S TIMEFORMVIEWAnothertohavethrivedfollowingaswitchtothisyard,takinghisrecordto4winsand3placeseffortsfrom 7startsatSedgefieldinMay,incommandfromsomewayout.Givenabreakbut3lbmarklookslenient. TFRHHHHH BHA109
3 ZESTFUL HOPE (FR) (37) 32410-6 D 8 11-7
Br B g Zanzibari (USA) - Chamdespoir (FR)
James Bowen J
O Ms G. E. Morgan Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Mr Jean-Pierre Cordonnier Merriebelle Stable LLC S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairhandicaphurdler/chaserwhorecordedafirstsuccessoverfencesatHereford(19f,soft)inFebruary. Notinthesameformtwicesincebutshouldbesharperwithreturnovertimberunderhisbelt. TFRHHHII BHA107
4 CATCHIM (IRE) (104) 14P2-35 D
7 11-4
Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Highly Presentable (IRE) Charlie Todd J
O Pete Wordingham & Charles Pogson Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield T
B Kenneth Parkhill
TIMEFORMVIEWMadewinningstartunderRulesinnovicehurdleatSouthwelloverayearagobutmatchedthatform onlyonceoverfencessince. TFRHHIII BHA104
5 DAVIDOC (FR) (82) 432-242 7 11-4
Br B g Davidoff (GER) - Codrina (FR)
O The 1CP Syndicate
Gavin Sheehan J
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr Gheorghe Codre BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinninghurdlerhasmatchedthatformoverfenceswithoutmanagingtogethisheadinfront.Secondof3atWorcesterinJuly, perhapsfinding23fslightlytoomuchofatestandhe’sdownintriponfirstrunforanewyardwithahoodalsofitted. TFRHHHII BHA104
6 PEPTALKING (GB)
(155) 1P311-2 C D BF 7 11-2
Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Don And Gerry (IRE)
Jack Andrews (3) J
O Pep Partnership Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T
B Mr P. Barrett & Mr J. Meredith Fairfax & Favor Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timewinnerforthisstableandwhilehedidn’tcompletethehat-trickatWarwickinMay,heshapedasthoughstillin topformgivenhemadeaseriesoferrorsbutstillmanagedtofinishsecond.Canbeafactorbackfromabreak. TFRHHHHI BHA102
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: EL RIO (IRE) 7 12 0 Ciaran Gethings 7-1 (Kim Bailey) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 6.
Stewards Note:
DAVIDOC: Following its run on 17/7/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Jackpot Cash (FR), 4-1 Midnight Jewel (GB), Pep Talking (GB), 13-2 Davidoc (FR), 12-1 Zestful Hope (FR), 14-1 Catchim (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
JACKPOT CASH has been yet another James Owen success story and sure to be well prepared following a break, he can pick up where he left off in the spring. Pep Talking boats a similar profile to the selection and is feared most, ahead of Midnight Jewel
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7250
Owners Prize Money 1st £2928, 2nd £1464, 3rd £732, 4th £366, 5th £183. (PenaltyValue £3828.72)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Longsdon (15 wins from 105 runners, 14%) runs THE DARK EDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Longsdon (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs THE DARK EDGE LONGESTTRAVELLER: GETUPTHEYARD trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 203 miles.
1 THE DARK EDGE (IRE) (16) 4012-F5 6 12-0
Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - The Keane Edge (IRE) Lilly Pinchin J
O The Dark Edge Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Barry O’Connor Merriebelle Stable LLC S
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadilyprogressive,dualhurdleswinnerwhofellonchasedebutatBangorinMaybutreturnedfrom4monthsoffwithacreditablefifthof11inhandicap hurdleatPlumpton(25f,goodtofirm)16daysago Remainswithpotentialbackinthissphereandhe’scertainlyworthasecondlook. TFRHHHHH BHA99
2 GETUPTHEYARD (IRE) (21) 02-226F 6 11-6
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Harbour Mistress (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh J
O On Business Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Parkville Stud Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEWStillamaidenbutlargelyrunwithcreditoverhurdlesthisyear,finishingrunner-upon3ofhislast4starts.Mayhavefinishedinthe framebutfordeparting2outonchasedebutatUttoxeter(20f)3weeksagoandnosurprisetoseehimthereabouts. TFRHHHII BHA91
3
REFORME (IRE)
(10) 2P4-565
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Argento Luna
6 11-4
Robert Dunne J
O Rees, Green and Partner Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Mr K. D. Cotter JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdlerwhohasfinishednobetterthanmidfieldin3startsoverfencestodate,settlingbetterthanonhispreviousstartbutfailingtoimprove furtherwhenfifthof10inhandicapchaseatMarketRasen(23.9f,good)10daysago Markhaseasedfurtheratleastaheadofthis. TFRHHHII BHA89
4 LYNESS DANCER (GB) (22) P-1P432 C
Br Ch m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Madame Allsorts
O Bourne, Docker, Oliver & Jackson-Owen
6 11-0
Jack Andrews (3) J
Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B R & R Musson Fresh Air S
TIMEFORMVIEW6-y-omarewhomadeawinningdebutinimpressivefashionoverhurdleshere(25f)backinMayandbesteffortsincewhensecondof8inhandicap hurdleatWorcester(23f,soft)22daysago Noreasonwhyshewon’tmakehermarknowtacklinglargerobstaclesandshe’srespected. TFRHHHHI BHA85
5 CALAGOGO
(IRE) (14)
6-2PPP6
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Bluebell Line (IRE)
9 10-8
Jamie Brace (5) J
O Stephen Allen Stephen Allen, Chipping Norton T
B Lady Vivienne Lillingston
TIMEFORMVIEWOne-time fairlyuseful hurdlerforGordon Elliott butlittle form forcurrentyard, including overfences. Passedover TFRHHHII BHA79
6 BAHTIYAR (FR) (14) 453PP5 7 10-7
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Baladala Reconce (FR)
Murray Dodd (7) J
O Lady Susan Brooke Max Young, Sneads Green T
B Mr Joel Denis Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standingmaidenwhomatchedhisrecenthurdlesformonsecondstartoverfenceswhenfifthof9inhandicapchaseat Warwick(20f,goodtofirm,33/1)14daysago However,wouldn’tbecertaintoreproducethatheregivenoverallrecord TFRHHHII BHA78
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024:TOUCHWOODEXPRESS (IRE) 5 10 11 SamTwiston-Davies 9-2 (NigelTwiston-Davies) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 6.
Stewards Note:
BAHTIYAR: Following its run on 23/9/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 The Dark Edge (IRE), 4-1 Getuptheyard (IRE), Lyness Dancer (GB), 15-2 Reforme (IRE), 11-1 Bahtiyar (FR), 12-1 Calagogo (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
THE DARK EDGE fell on his sole previous start over fences back in the spring but he lines up here on the back of a solid reappearance fifth over hurdles 16 days ago and looks worthy of another chance in this sphere in a race essentially lacking depth. Chase debutante Lyness Dancer could emerge next best, ahead of Getuptheyard
THE COURSE IS FOR HORSES
PLEASEKEEPOFFTHETRACK
Please keep safe by remaining inside the barriers
Anyone trespassing on the track:
Will be liable to arrest and prosecution
Will be ejected immediately
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Enjoy the racing and please leave the racecourse to the horses
LEADING THE RACE FOR 80 YEARS
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (37 wins from 144 runners, 26%) runs CASTINGASPERSIONS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Bailey & M Nicholls (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs FAERIE CUTLASS LONGESTTRAVELLER: CHEDINGTON’S GUEST trained by K Burke, Whitcombe, 174 miles.
1 LAND GIRL’S LUCK (IRE) (16) 112502 6 12-0
Br B m Workforce - Isityourself (IRE)
Freddie Mitchell (5) J
O Richard Bailey and Max Comley Max Comley, Naunton T
B John Redmond
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonback-to-backaround21/2matSouthwellandBangorinJuneandhaslargelyremainedinformsince,shapingwellwhensecondof11toTheWiseTraveller inhandicapatPlumpton(25f,goodtofirm)16daysago,leftwithtoomuchtodo Fanciedtoreversethatformon2lbbettertermshere.
2 CASTING ASPERSIONS
(IRE)
(116) 04U1-11 C 6 12-0
Br B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Bella Patrice (IRE) Fern O’Brien (5) J
O Royal Arch Racing Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B D. Hickey BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tlookedbacksincereturnedtohurdling,completinghat-trickin9-runnerhandicapatMarketRasen (23.1f,good)inJune,holdingongamely Limitmaynotyethavebeenreached. TFRHHHHI BHA100
3 THE WISE TRAVELLER
(IRE) (16) 04415-1 CD 9 11-13
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Butterfly Betty (IRE)
O Yen Hall Farm Racing
Jamie Gambin (10) J
Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T
B Mr Nigel Peters Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWProvedbetterthaneverwhenwinning11-runnerhandicaphurdleatPlumpton(25f,goodtofirm)16daysagobyalengthfromLandGirl’sLuck, thoughwasaidedbybeingunhassledattheheadofaffairs.Maystruggletoconfirmthatformon2lbworseterms. TFRHHHII BHA99
4 FAERIE CUTLASS
(GB) (32) 3P-4UU4 7 11-6
Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Faerie Reel (FR) Ciaran Gethings J
O Mrs E. A. Kellar Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Mrs E. Kellar The Taylor Kellar Partnership S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulatLudlowin2024/25buthasrunbelowformoncompletedstartsthisseason.Handicapper relentingbutothersstillappealmore. TFRHHHII BHA92
5 CHEDINGTON’S
GUEST (GB) (30) 643/60-0 6 11-4
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Doubly Guest
Joe Anderson (3) J
O Sara Marchant Chris Pugsley, Shaun Hearn Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Guy Bloodstock Ltd Coffee First (Exeter) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedfairforminbumpersonthepickofhis3bumperoutingsin2023/24.Belowthatlevelinnovice/maidenhurdles,thoughpossibly neededrun(first-timetonguetie)latestanditwouldn’tbeasurprisetoseehimshowmorenowhandicappingupmarkedlyintrip TFRHHHII BHA90
6 INDIAN SUNBIRD (IRE) (26) 5P-5156 8 11-3
Br B g Hillstar - Mausin (IRE)
Harry Bannister J
O Mr N. Ender Sara Ender, Malton T
B Corrin Stud & Kevin Lynch Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy S TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatSouthwellinMayandnotdisgracedbothstartssince,includingbackfromanother8-week breakatUttoxeterlastmonth.Shouldremaincompetitive. TFRHHHII BHA89
7 FOX’S SOCKS (FR) (41) 30-234P
Br Br g Crillon (FR) - Queva de Sarti (FR)
O Mounted Gamess Assoc Syndicate
B E.A.R.L Pestour, C. Pestour & N. Pestour
10 10-3
Aaron Anderson (5) J
Mike Sowersby, Malton T
Mike Sowersby Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWJust onewin from 33 NH runs and found his good run comingto a halt in first-time blinkerswhen pulled up in handicaphurdleatHexham(20.1f,goodtofirm,16/1)41daysago,droppingawaybefore2out.Backupintrip TFRHHHII BHA75
8 CAPTAIN TRIGGER (GB) (200) 60P- 5 10-2
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Pearl Buttons Charlie Price (3) J
O B Jones & Son
B W. P. Jenks
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
B Jones & Sons Tar Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtoofferanyencouragementin3novicehurdleslastseasonbutcouldshowmorenowsteppingup intriponhandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: BALLINTUBBER BOY(IRE) 7 12 0 SamTwiston-Davies 3-1 (NigelTwiston-Davies) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4. Stewards Note:
CAPTAIN TRIGGER: Following its run on 21/3/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Casting Aspersions (IRE), 10-3 Land Girl’s Luck (IRE), 4-1 The Wise Traveller (IRE), 8-1 Indian Sunbird (IRE), 12-1 Chedington’s Guest (GB), 16-1 Fox’s Socks (FR), 18-1 Faerie Cutlass (GB), 22-1 Captain Trigger (GB)
LAND GIRL’S LUCK was left with a bit too much to do when runner-up toThe WiseTraveller at Plumpton just over a fortnight ago, so she’s a relatively straightforward choice to reverse the form on 2lb better terms and come out on top. Casting Aspersions completed a hat-trick in likeable fashion at Market Rasen in June and could still have further improvement in him, while Indian Sunbird is pick of the remainder
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £4000
Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Owen
(15 wins from 56 runners, 27%) runs BANKATARY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 59 runners, 14%) runs BANKATARY LONGESTTRAVELLER: AHELLOFAMAN trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.
colours no horse
1 AHELLOFAMAN (IRE) (-)
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Irish Invasion
Paddy Hanlon (5) J
O Ms Rachel O’Neill John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T
B Miss R. O’Neill
TIMEFORMVIEWValiranngelding.Damfailedtocompleteall3startsinpoints.
2 BANKATARY (FR) (-) 11-2
Br Gr g Bande (IRE) - Dakatari (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Mr & Mrs R Sage
B Denis Lemarie, Annie Lemarie
James Owen, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brotherto2winnersonFlat,including11/4m-11/2mwinner(stayed12.5f)Zuraig(byTeofilo).Dam, usefulFrench1mwinner,sistertousefulhurdler/chasewinner(stayed21f)Sayo.Tickslotsofboxes. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 CRACK OPS (GB) (-)
Br B g Cracksman - Operettist
11-2
TobyWynne J
O The Malpas Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWCracksman gelding. Half-brotherto 4winners on Flat, including useful 6f/7fwinnerabroad Opera Legend. Dam7fwinnerwhostayed11/4m.Makesplentyofappealonpaper
4 EQUITY RELEASE (GB) (-)
Br Ch g Without Parole - Keene Dancer
O Mr D. A. Poole
TFRHHHHI BHA-
11-2
Kielan Woods J
Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T
B Mr D. A. Poole Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Without Parole gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners on Flat, including 6f-7f winner Angel Amadea. Dam8.3f/9fwinner. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 FRIDAYSMAN (GB) (-)
Br Br g Postponed (IRE) - Pitter Patter
11-2
Joe Williamson (3) J
O Mrs J Porter and P Kirby Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Mr H. M. Bedford Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWPostponedgelding.Half-brotherto7fwinnerRingofGold.Damwonfirst2startsinbumpers.Onetonote. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 GALLIC MELODY (IRE) (-)
Br B g Shaman (IRE) - Music And Dance
O Austin, June & Jonny Allison
11-2
James Davies J
Noel Williams, Blewbury T
B Norelands Bloodstock & M. Gilsenan Noel Williams Racing Limited, Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWShamangelding.Half-brothertonumerouswinnersonFlat,includinguseful9f/11/4mwinnerinAustralia Sacramento Dam2-y-o7fwinner
7 MISS HELENA (IRE) (-)
Br B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Alexiade (IRE)
O Mr Paul Bona
TFRHHHII BHA-
10-9
Charlie Deutsch J
Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley T
B P. Motherway TIMEFORMVIEW1,200gns3-y-o,InvincibleArmyfilly Half-sisterto2winnersonFlat,includingsmart7f/1mwinnerAlexios Komnenos.Dam12.5fwinnerwhostayed15f.Wearseyeshields. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 MISS VERONIKA (GB) (-)
Br Ch f Cityscape - Sophie Gray (IRE)
O Mr Kristian Strangeway
B Kristian Strangeway
10-9
Craig Nichol J
Brian Ellison, Malton T
Brian Ellison Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWCityscapefilly Half-sisterto11/2m-16.2fwinnerQueenRoslyn.Dam11/2mwinner Hashadwindsurgery Likelytypeonpaper. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 PAXTON GOLD (GB) (-) 10-9
Br B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Mare Imbrium (USA)
O Mr Daf Jones
B Mr Daf Jones
Gavin Sheehan J
Debra Hamer, Carmarthen T
TIMEFORMVIEWHavanaGoldfilly Half-sisterto6fwinnerabroadPolimar DamranonceonFlatinFrance.
TFRHHHII BHA-
10 PRINCESS OF BALLEA (IRE) (-) 10-9
Br B f Pillar Coral - Kalanisi Og (IRE)
Robbie David (7) J
O Mr Mike Rowe Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Ms Louise A. O’Mahony
TIMEFORMVIEWPillarCoralfilly Damdebutbumper/2mhurdlewinner,half-sistertousefulhurdler/chaser(stayed3m) HighwayOneOOne.Wearshood. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: NOBLE MISS 3 10 9 Nick Scholfield 10-3 (Rae Guest) 13 ran
Hood worn first time by No 10 Eyeshields worn first time by No 7.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Bankatary (FR), 9-2 Crack Ops (GB), 6-1 Ahellofaman (IRE), 10-1 Miss Veronika (GB), 12-1 Equity Release (GB), Paxton Gold (GB), 14-1 Gallic Melody (IRE), 16-1 Fridaysman (GB), Princess of Ballea (IRE), 25-1 Miss Helena (IRE)
No form to go on in this 3-y-o only bumper and the betting might be revealing, with BANKATARY, Crack Ops and MissVeronika ourthree against the field before market clues.
PLAY SMARTER
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.37 - THE JCB TELE-HANDLER MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, October 1st and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb JCB have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 13 entries at £32. - Closed October 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
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Second Race 3.07 - THE JCB MINI-EXCAVATOR HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, October 1st and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 5th. Penalties, after September 27th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb JCB have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 15 entries at £31. - Closed October 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)
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Third Race 3.37 - THE JCB HYDROGEN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5413 to the winning horse The second to receive £2490, the third £1245, the fourth £623 and the fifth £310 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, October 1st and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 5th. Penalties, after September 27th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb JCB have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries at £42. - Closed October 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4140; Second £2069; Third £1035; Fourth £518; Fifth £258. (PenaltyValue £5413.02) Weights lowered 4lb
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Fourth Race 4.07 - THE JCB HYDRADIG NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3828 to the winning horse The second to receive £1761, the third £880, the fourth £440 and the fifth £219 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, October 1st and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 5th. Penalties, after September 27th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb JCB has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 8 entries at £31. - Closed October 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (PenaltyValue £3828.72)
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Fifth Race 4.37 -THE JCB FASTRAC HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, October 1st and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 5th. Penalties, after September 27th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb JCB have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries at £35. - Closed October 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)
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Sixth Race 5.07 - THE JCB “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for three yrs old only, which have not won a Junior National Hunt Hurdle race, and which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except Junior National Hunt Hurdle races, National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, October 1st and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 5th Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race JCB have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 10 entries at £20 - Closed October 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
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2026 FIXTURES
FRI 09 JAN CHATTERIS FEN RACEDAY
THU 22 JAN AFTERNOON RACING
THU 05 FEB SIDNEY BANKS & LADY PROTECTRESS RACEDAY
THU 19 FEB AFTERNOON RACING
SUN 01 MAR JOHN BIGG 'OXO' RACEDAY
WED 11 MAR CHELTENHAM FROM AFAR RACEDAY
WED 18 MAR AFTERNOON RACING
SAT 04 APR COUNTRY RACEDAY
THU 07 MAY AFTERNOON RACING
TUE 19 MAY EVENING RACING
MON 25 MAY FAMILY FIXTURE RACEDAY
TUE 06 OCT SEASON OPENER RACEDAY
WED 28 OCT AFTERNOON RACING
SUN 01 NOV COMMUNITY RACEDAY
TUE 10 NOV AGRICULTURAL RACEDAY
SAT 21 NOV BEER FESTIVAL RACEDAY
SUN 06 DEC PETERBOROUGH CHASE RACEDAY
MON 21 DEC FESTIVE FIVER RACEDAY
*All fixtures & sponsors correct at the time of printing