Food&Drink
There is a wide variety of food and drink available before and during the races. Treat yourself at one of our dining and bar facilities
TheGalleryRestaurant
The Gallery Restaurant is a top class facility, ideal for couples and small groups. Tables are exclusive for the day and offer stunning, panoramic views of the entire racecourse, especially the finishing straight and winning post.
The Gallery package includes admission, together with a four course menu. However, this is extremely popular and early booking is advisable. For reservations, please call 01789 267 949.
Savoury & Sweet Light Bites in the Bars
All our bars are now serving locally produced warm hand-crafted sausage rolls, Cornish pasties, cheese & onion slices, steak slices and vegan slices. For those with a sweet tooth we also offer a selection of muffins, including chocolate, lemon and blueberry.
AdditionalFoodOutlets
There are various other food outlets around the site, together with a variety of bars throughout the racecourse, serving a selection of beers, spirits, wines, champagnes and soft drinks.
Welcome to our Hunter Chase evening of racing This is a special night for Stratford, we value our association with the Point-to-Point community and are delighted to be hosting the final hunter chases of the season
The 4th race tonight is the 66th Running of the Pertemps Horse and Hound Cup Champion Hunters Chase which is always one of the best Hunter Chases of the year and we are extremely grateful to Tim and June Watts and Sue Wilcox of Pertemps Network, the UKs largest independent recruitment specialists based in Meriden, for once again supporting this jewel in the Hunter Chase calendar so generously.
We are also extremely grateful to Olly Murphy Racing, Tipster Reviews, The White Swan Hotel in Stratford, Pointing Pointers and Weatherbys, all of whom are contributing to the prize money of their races Have a wonderful race meeting and we hope to see you back for more racing tomorrow night and during the summer season
All of us here at Stratford Racecourse are committed to providing our patrons with the best possible day out. We have recently taken over running our own catering and are proud to work with some amazing local suppliers. Our menus use local produce which is now all prepared on site We are immensely grateful for any feed back that you give us, good or bad and that can now include guest beer and drink suggestions
Please feel free to contact myself or Wendy Rollason. We can be reached either on the day, by contacting the office, or later by telephone, 01789 267949, or by email: info@stratfordracecourse.net
We wish everyone a great day’s racing
With best wishes
Mrs Ilona Barnett Managing Director and Company Secretary
G U I D E TO TH E RA CE CO UR SE
ABANDONMENT REFUND
In the event of racing being abandoned before the first race has been run, NO refunds will be made on the day, but racegoers should retain all badges/tickets & return these by post to the racecourse for a refund (or replacement badges for another meeting if preferred) Once the first race has been run, there will be no refunds.
ADMISSION RIGHTS
The Racecourse Executive reserves the right to refuse admission or to expel, without prior notice, any racegoer who, in the opinion if the Racecourse Executive, behaves or is likely to behave in an unruly or unacceptable manner. Examples of unruly or unacceptable behaviour include violent or abusive conduct, drunkenness, singing or shouting and intimidation of other racegoers. This list is not exhaustive.
The Management does not accept liability for loss or damage to visitors’ effects, vehicles or other property whilst on these premises
UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING
It is a condition of entry to this racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.
RADIOS AND MOBILE TELEPHONES
The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc., for any purpose at the racecourse. Mobile telephones may not be used in or near any designated betting area, or for off-course betting purposes Further details are available from the racecourse office
HORSE WELFARE
“Racing’s top priority is the safety and welfare of horse and rider”. Like most sports racing carries risks, however, we work to make sure that no death or injury occurs, which could have been prevented. Here at Stratford Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. At every meeting we have two specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action There is also a British Horseracing Authority Vet in attendance. During the race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys. It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
In the event of an emergency all persons on the racecourse will be alerted by the following message over the public address system. This is an emergency announcement. Due to circumstances beyond our control, racing has been temporarily suspended Would all patrons please evacuate ALL buildings and make your way across the racetrack to the Red post marker in the Centre of the Course. Police and Racecourse Officials will assist and direct you. Please do not go to any Car Park until you are cleared to do so, because you may hamper the movement of emergency vehicles The message will then be repeated.
BROKEN GLASSES AND BOTTLES
Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
We would ask all racegoers to refrain from using flash photography whilst on course.
NOTICES
Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration
All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone and to remove any person from the Course without assigning a reason for so doing and do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to persons or their property
LITTER BINS
Please help us to keep Stratford clean and tidy by using the litter bins in all enclosures.
BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS
Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 10 minutes after that announcement
CHECK YOUR TICKETS
Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the “off”. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket All tickets will remain valid for three months.
TODAY’S JOCKEYS & TRAINERS
Listed below are the Jockeys & Trainers in action at today’s meeting.
Mr J. P. Ahern
7.00
Miss Gina Andrews
6.25, 7.00, 7.35
Mr Zac Baker
5.50, 7.35
Miss Clara Brewitt
7.00
Mr John Dawson
7.00
Mr Huw Edwards
5.50, 7.00, 7.35, 8.10
Mr T. A. Halford
7.00
Mrs Izzie Hill
6.25, 7.00, 7.35
TRAINERS JOCKEYS
G. Ahern
7.00
Mrs G. Andrews
6.25, 7.00
C. R. Barber
6.25
David Brace
7.35
Tom Britten
5.50
Miss H. Brookshaw
7.00
Christopher Mark Clarke
8.45
Harry Derham
8.45
Alexandra Dunn
8.45
Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell 6.25, 7.00
Miss Anna Johnston 8.10
Mr James King 7.00, 7.35
Mr Charlie Marshall 8.45
Mr David Maxwell 8.45
Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell
5.50, 8.10, 8.45
Mr Joshua Newman 7.35
Mr Harry O’Dwyer 5.50
Miss Heidi Palin 6.25, 7.35, 8.45
Mr Dale Peters
5.50, 7.35, 8.10
Mr Rupert Stearn 8.45
Mr Jack Teal 5.50
Mr Edward Vaughan 8.45
Mr Jack Wilmot 7.00
Mr Joe Wright 7.00
Tom Ellis 7.35
C. W. J. Farrell 7.00
Bradley Gibbs 5.50
Ms Claire Hart 8.45
Alan Hill 7.00, 7.35
L. Jefford 8.10
Mrs H. S. Jeffreys 7.00
Martin Keighley 7.00
David Kemp 7.35, 8.10
Donald McCain 8.10
Tommy Morgan 6.25
Fiona Needham 7.00
J. J. O’Shea 5.50, 7.35
Mrs J. Owen 8.45
D. Peters
5.50
Francesca Poste
5.50, 7.00
Miss Laura Richardson
7.00
Dan Skelton 7.35, 8.45
Jack Teal 5.50
Fred Timmis 8.10
R. W. Varnham 6.25, 7.35
Edward William Walker 7.35
Joe Wright 7.00
TRACK FACTS
TRACK DESCRIPTION
A left-handed triangular shaped track, one and a quarter miles in extent, with eight fences per circuit and a run-in of 200 yards. Two tight bends and three fences in the straight make the course sharp in nature.
TOP COURSE TRAINERS
LEADING TRAINERS AT STRATFORD (2020-2025) WITH RUNNERS:
D SKELTON (31 wins from 120 runners, 26%) runs JEFFERY’S CROSS (7.35), FRERE D’ARMES (8.45).
D MCCAIN (10 wins from 80 runners, 12%) runs PRESENTANDCOUNTING (8.10).
M KEIGHLEY (6 wins from 49 runners, 12%) runs HUNG JURY (7.00).
FRANCESCA POSTE (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs GLANCING HILL (5.50), KILFILUM WOODS (7.00).
TRAINERS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
FRANCESCA POSTE (4 wins from 8 runners, 50%) runners listed above.
MISS H BROOKSHAW (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs BUZZARD TRIX (7.00).
C R BARBER (2 wins from 3 runners, 67%) runs FAMOUS CLERMONT (6.25).
HARRY DERHAM (2 wins from 3 runners, 67%) runs JOKER DE MAI (8.45).
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS
LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2020-2025) WITH RIDES:
MISS GINA ANDREWS (4 wins from 19 rides, 21%) rides FAIRLY FAMOUS (6.25), I’M SPELLBOUND (7.00), LATENIGHTFUMBLE (7.35).
MR ZAC BAKER (3 wins from 7 rides, 43%) rides GLANCING HILL (5.50), MONTANNA (7.35).
MR H EDWARDS (2 wins from 6 rides, 33%) rides BARTON SNOW (5.50), JEUX D’EAU (7.00), GRACCHUS DE BALME (7.35), CAPTAIN TOMMY (8.10).
MR D PETERS (2 wins from 8 rides, 25%) rides LARGY PEARL (5.50), LAW OF GOLD (7.35), REBEL DAWN RISING (8.10).
JOCKEYS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
MR EDWARD VAUGHAN (3 wins from 8 rides, 38%) rides FIGAROC (8.45).
MR ZAC BAKER (2 wins from 5 rides, 40%) rides listed above.
MISS CLARA BREWITT (1 wins from 1 rides, 100%) rides KILFILUM WOODS (7.00).
MR CHARLIE MARSHALL (1 wins from 3 rides, 33%) rides SAMTARA (8.45).
STABLE MOVES
7.00 JEUX D’EAU has moved from Laura Richardson to Miss Laura Richardson;
7.35 LATENIGHTFUMBLE has moved from Mrs G Andrews to Tom Ellis;
8.45 SAMTARA has moved from Miss C Hart to Ms Hart;
8.45 THE BIG LENSE has moved from Jennifer Owen to Mrs J Owen.
LONGEST TRAVELLERS
KINGS JET (7.00) trained by C Farrell, Ireland.
THE REBEL COUNTY (7.00) trained by Garry Ahern, Ireland.
FAIRLY FAMOUS (6.25) & I’M SPELLBOUND (7.00) trained by Mrs G Andrews, Marton, distance of 250 miles.
RED DELTA (7.00) trained by Fiona Needham, Thirsk, distance of 172 miles.
WHATS THE SOLUTION (5.50) trained by J Teal, Malton, distance of 165 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 28th May
CASH AND CARD PAYMENTS ARE TAKEN AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AROUND
THE COURSE
Entrances for entry badges (all entrances)
Racecards to purchase
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G/S Tattersalls Bar (downstairs)
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Champagne Bar (champagne also located on all other bars) Card only
Owners/ Trainers Bar
External Catering Concessions
Centre Course Bar (when open)
Owners & Trainers Paddock Pavilion
Gallery Restaurant
Hospitality Boxes
Stables Café
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HOW TO BET WITH A BOOKMAKER
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, name the horse, (the bookmaker won’t necessarily know it’s number) Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his clerk, correct 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, ie for a win or a 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 racegoer as 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.
EACH WAY BETTING
In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win
• 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2
• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2
• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3
• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3
• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4
• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4
All bookmakers must display on their boards whether they are betting each way or to win only.
must be 18 or over to place a
You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet
If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
The Pointing Pointers
“Restricted Point-To-Point” Novices’
Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 4)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds)
for novice five yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money Winner £3792; Second £1896; Third £948; Fourth £474. (Penalty Value £4363.05) HC
SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 BARTON SNOW (IRE) (28) 41211-1 C 8 12 4
B g Snow Sky - Academy Rose (IRE)
O The MMI Partnership
H Percy
T J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich YELLOW, MAROON cross belts and sleeves, ORANGE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winning pointer who has won both his starts in hunter chases for this yard, including at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago (idled). Remains open to further improvement. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA
2 GLANCING HILL (GB) (12) 23261-1 5 11 12
B g Passing Glance - Love of Tara
O Francesca Poste
T Francesca Poste, Ettington
H Bicester with Whaddon Chase
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, RED sleeves, WHITE seams, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW £16,000 3-y-o, Passing Glance gelding Half-brother to fair hurdler Love of Neymore, stays 3m. Dam (h125) 2 1/2m-23f hurdle winner Successful last 2 starts in points (latest May 18). Wears tongue strap Star
3 HURRICANE DEAL (FR) (96)
Gr g Hurricane Cat (USA) - Diluvienne (FR)
O Mr M. Edwards
T Tom Britten, Bridgnorth
00//P1P/2- 8 11 12
H Croome & West Warwickshire
WHITE and DARK BLUE (quartered), DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers for Sam Thomas (sold £3,000). Winning pointer, runner-up last time (Feb 23). Star
4 LARGY PEARL (IRE) (41) 52/6111- 7 11 12
Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Claudia’s Pearl
O Mrs Beryl Close H Fitzwilliam
T D. Peters, Sawtry
ROYAL BLUE, PINK star, striped sleeves and star on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Financial Climate and fairly useful chaser Secret She Keeps Multiple point winner, including last 3 starts (latest Apr 19). Star
5 PREMIER FANTASY (IRE) (25) 11322-1 6 11 12
B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Strange Bird (IRE)
O Roy & Louise Swinburne
T Bradley Gibbs, Lemsford
H Carmarthenshire
PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE star, LIGHT BLUE and PURPLE striped sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW EUR45,000 3-y-o, £20,000 4-y-o. Dam (c87/h88), 2 1/2m-25f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to useful hurdle winner/smart chaser (stayed 35f) Teaforthree Multiple point winner, including last time (May 5).
Star RatingHHHII
6 WHATS THE SOLUTION (IRE) (19)
Ch g Beat Hollow - Solution Set (IRE)
O Mrs Gillian Smith
T Jack Teal, Malton
24111-1 7 11 12
H Hurworth
BLACK and WHITE (quartered), WHITE sleeves, BLACK armlets.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers for Gavin Patrick Cromwell in 2022. Multiple point winner, including last 4 starts (latest May 11).
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA
JACK TEAL (7)
Number of Declared Runners 6
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2, 4, 5.
BETTING FORECAST:
6-4 Barton Snow (IRE), 9-2 Largy Pearl (IRE), 5-1 Glancing Hill (GB), 11-2 Whats The Solution (IRE), 9-1 Premier Fantasy (IRE), 28-1 Hurricane Deal (FR)
RACE SUMMARY:
BARTON SNOW was value for extra at Cheltenham last month and can extend his record to 3-3 in hunters for this yard. All 5 of his opponents are making their first start under Rules, including Whats The Solution and Largy Pearl, who have won their last 7 starts in points between them.
FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
P O I N T I N G PO IN TE RS
Pointing Pointers have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £75 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse
H O S P I T A L I T Y BO XE S
Stratford Racecourse has available a variety of boxes for raceday entertainment. Race sponsorship is also available.
If you are interested please contact Wendy 01789 267 949
O R S E WE LF AR E
“Racing’s top priority is the safety and welfare of horse and rider” Like most sports racing carries risks, however, we work to make sure that no death or injury occurs, which could have been prevented.
Here at Stratford Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. At every meeting we have two specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. There is also a British Horseracing Authority Vet in attendance.
During the race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys.
It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.
• Summer SyndicateFools & Horses
• Three horses - Lord (GER), Hold onto the Line, Western Clouds.
• 10 x shares
(Only 2 x 10% shares remaining)
• £6,000 + VAT per share
• Monthly fees + VAT
• May to October
“The Summer Syndicate was an instant success last season. It is a fantastic way to stay involved through the summer, and with the three horses, it gives you plenty of opportunity to go racing and visit the winner’s enclosure! In 2024, we had four winners and multiple placings. Bowling Buddie stole the show, winning three races before topping the Goffs October Sale.”
The Olly Murphy Racing Stratford Ladies
Open Championship Final Hunters’ Steeple Chase
(Class 3) (For Female Amateur Jockeys)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds)
for five yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £12000
Owners Prize Money Winner £5353; Second £2677; Third £1338; Fourth £670. (Penalty Value £6159.60) HC
SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 FAMOUS CLERMONT (FR) (20) 12101-1 CD 10 11 13
B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Progest des Mottes (FR)
O Biddiscombe, Rogers & Barber H Ledbury
T C. R. Barber, Beaminster
MAROON, WHITE star, DARK BLUE sleeves, MAROON cap, WHITE star
TIMEFORM VIEW Took this in 2024 and teed himself up well for a repeat when scoring twice in points recently Favoured at these weights so big shout Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA
2 FAIRLY
FAMOUS
(IRE) (28) 311P2-3 BF 8 11 10
B g Fame And Glory - Fairly Definite (IRE)
O The Signy & Marriage Families H Warwickshire
T Mrs G. Andrews, Marton S Harley Equestrian DARK BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, RED and ROYAL BLUE hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap, ORANGE diamonds.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who comes here on the back of a solid third of 6 in hunter chase at Cheltenham (25.2f, good) 28 days ago. Must enter calculations Star RatingHHHHI
3 IMPERIAL ESPRIT (IRE) (13) 5223-21 11 11 7
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Shesourpresent (IRE)
O Gunshot Paddocks Racing Club
T R. W. Varnham, Bramley
BLACK, ORANGE Cross of Lorraine
H Chid, Lec & Cowdray
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in a hunter chase over C&D this spring and also bagged a point 13 days ago. Runner-up in this 12 months ago too so this veteran can’t be discounted.
4 SOMPTUEUX (FR) (16) 0P121-3 BF 10 11 7
B g Spirit One (FR) - Best Day (FR)
O The Black And White Army H Belvoir
T Tommy Morgan, Melton Mowbray
BLACK, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, BLACK stars
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 11 runs since his last win and he came in a well-held third of 4 in hunter chase (11/10) at Perth (23.8f, good to soft) 16 days ago Tongue tied now with more required
Number of Declared Runners 4 (Exacta)
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
RE SU LT
FAMOUS CLERMONT (FR) 9 11 8 Miss Izzie Marshall 7-4 (C R Barber) 5 ran
MISS AMBER JACKSON-FENNELL (7)
FAMOUS CLERMONT bagged this prize 12 months ago for Izzie Hill and rates the clear pick at these weights so is fancied to go in once more on the back of a couple of recent point victories. Gina Andrews’ in-form Fairly Famous rates the chief danger ahead of last year’s runner-up Imperial Esprit.
Thepointtopoint.co.ukChampion Novices’Hunters’Chase
A competitive field of 11 are set to line up in the pointtopoint.co.uk Champion Novices’ Hunters’ Chase, racing over just shyofthree-and-a-halfmilesfortheJohn CorbetCup.
Irish raider KingsJet has proved steadily progressive for Cormac Farrell and couldn’thavebeenmoreimpressivethan when surging clear to an eight-length victory in a Down Royal Maiden Hunters Chase last time. The trip is an unknown for the five-year-old, but he appeared to have plenty in reserve over three miles last time and remains unexposed. Fellow Irish-trained runner The Rebel County was also incredibly impressive when scoring by eight lengths in a similar eventatTipperaryonhisstabledebutfor Garrett Ahern, having switched from the NoelMeadestable.Thefive-year-oldhas plentyofscopeforimprovementupintrip onjusthisthirdstartoverfences.
“Martin Keighley’s Hung Jury is one contender who has stamina assured for this sort of trip”
Fiona Needham landed the prize in 2023 with subsequent Cheltenham Festival heroine Sine Nomine and relies on
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The six-year-old scored at Charm Park back in March and most recently ran a decent third at Chaddesley Corbet. This longertripshouldsuit.AlanHillisanother trainer with winning experience in this race, landing the spoils back in 2013, and he is represented by Coolagh Park here who has won two of his four starts thisyear.
Martin Keighley’s Hung Jury is one contender who has stamina assured for this sort of trip having displayed stamina in abundance when scoring at Cheltenham over four miles last time. The ten-year-old relished the step up in trip that day and the form of that victory must rate amongst the strongest in this field.LauraRichardson’sJeuxd’Eaumade it back-to-back victories when scoring comfortably over 3m2f at Chaddesley Corbet last time and is another who will appreciate the stamina test presented here. The seven-year-old was well held in two races under rules at the start of theyearbutarriveshereintopformnow.
Gina Andrews’ I’m Spellbound has been in flying form of late, putting together a winning run of five victories in the point sphere. The prolific nine-year-old is tried inafirst-timetonguestrapupintripfora topyard.
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Champion Novices’ Hunters’ Steeple Chase
(Class 2) (for The John Corbet Cup)
THREE MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 3f 119yds)
for novice five yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money Winner
£8498; Second £4248; Third £2124; Fourth £1062; Fifth £532; Sixth £266. (Penalty Value £9778) A HC
SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 BUZZARD TRIX (IRE) (12) 55411-1 11 12 0
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Present Trix (IRE)
O Mrs D. Walton H North Shropshire
T Miss H. Brookshaw, Stoke Heath
BLACK, PINK seams and armlets, hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Remote fifth in a hunter in Ireland 3 years ago on his previous Rules start but has racked up a hat-trick in points for current yard this spring Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating
2 COOLAGH PARK (GB) (10) 2/012-12 11 12 0
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Gaspaie (FR)
O Richard Cranfield H Kimblewick
T Alan Hill, Aston Rowant
DARK BLUE, PINK hoop, hooped sleeves, PINK and DARK BLUE hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers/over hurdles for Gordon Elliott some time ago Multiple point winner for current yard, including at Kingston Blount this month, but went down by 6 1/2 lengths to Kilfilum Wood in a Huntingdon hunter 10 days and no reason why he’ll turn the tables now. Star Rating
3 DR LOCKDOWN (IRE) (10)
Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Our Soiree (IRE)
O D. J. Jeffreys
T Mrs H. S. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
GREY, WHITE seams, GREY sleeves and cap.
H North Cotswold
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but poor form under Rules, including 7 lengths last of 3 to Kilfilum Woods and Coolagh Park in hunter at Huntingdon 10 days ago Hard to fancy here.
4 HUNG JURY (IRE) (28) 40556-1 10 12 0
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Mooneys Valley (IRE)
O Martin Keighley Racing Club
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
H North Cotswold
S FBC Manby Bowdler
WHITE, DARK BLUE stars, RED sleeves, DARK BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winning pointer. No impact in a pair of maiden hurdles this spring but a totally different proposition switched to a hunter over a much longer trip, digging deep to fend off Dan Skelton’s Jefferys Cross over 4m at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago. Sure to have a big say if in similar form. Star RatingHHHHH
5 I’M SPELLBOUND (IRE) (19)
B g Doyen (IRE) - Magic Park (IRE)
O The Signy & Marriage Families H Essex & Suffolk
T Mrs G. Andrews, Marton S Harley Equestrian DARK BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, RED and ROYAL BLUE hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap, ORANGE diamonds
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler for Ben Pauling earlier in career but prolific in the pointing field since. A much respected hunter newcomer for Gina Andrews. Star RatingHHHHI
6 JEUX D’EAU (FR) (41)
Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Nuit d’Eaurage (FR)
O Mr David Walter Heys H Wheatland
T Miss Laura Richardson, Shrewsbury S Tote DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE hoop, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who was a good third in a 3m Warwick hunter (good to soft) in January. Disappointed (made mistakes) when a remote fourth at Leicester the following month but back on track with a couple of point wins since. Claims if he can keep the errors down. Star RatingHHHII
- MISS AMBER
JACKSON-FENNELL
7 KILFILUM WOODS (IRE)
B g Beat Hollow - Cheryls Island (IRE)
O Francesca Poste
T Francesca Poste, Ettington
(10) 4rU1-11 9 12 0
H Bicester with Whaddon Chase
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, RED sleeves, WHITE seams, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way for Paul Webber but very much revived by current yard, winning 4 points before scoring comfortably on recent 3m Huntingdon hunter debut, beating the reopposing Coolagh Park by 6 1/2 lengths
8
KINGS JET
(IRE) (25)
B g Jet Away - Court Gamble (IRE)
0P344-1 5 12 0
O Mr Douglas Taylor H Kildare Foxhounds
T C. W. J. Farrell, Ireland
DARK BLUE, DARK BLUE and WHITE diabolo on sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer but proved up to making a winning start to his hunter career at Down Royal (25f, good) 25 days ago, pushed out to score by 8 lengths
9 RED DELTA (GB)
(41)
Ch g Ocovango - Red Card (IRE)
O Mr R. Tate
T Fiona Needham, Thirsk
GOLD, MAROON hoops, GOLD sleeves
H Hurworth
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to complete in 2 hunters this spring (close up when falling 4 out at Fakenham latterly) but is a 3-time point winner for a trainer who tasted success in this race in 2023
10 SLANEY OPERA (IRE) (53) 13F111- 7 12 0
Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Miss Opera
O Mr Joe Wright
T Joe Wright, Whykeham
H Border
DARK BLUE, WHITE triple diamond, LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up on Hexham hunter debut last May but notched 3 point wins this winter and made his second hunter start a winning one when seeing off 7 rivals in maiden at Kelso (23.5f, good) in April. A good deal more will be needed here.
11 THE REBEL COUNTY (IRE) (22) 05621-1 5 12 0
B g Harzand (IRE) - Gift Range (IRE)
O G. Ahern H United Hunt
T G. Ahern, Ireland
YELLOW and BLACK (quartered), halved sleeves, BLACK cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Only a modest hurdler for Noel Meade but landed a point for new connections in April before following up in a 23.5f Tipperary hunter 22 days ago A
Number of Declared Runners 11................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 7, 9.
BETTING FORECAST:
3-1 Kings Jet (IRE), 7-2 Hung Jury (IRE), 4-1 The Rebel County (IRE), 13-2 Jeux d’Eau (FR), 20-1 Red Delta (GB), 22-1 I’m Spellbound (IRE), 25-1 Buzzard Trix (IRE), Slaney Opera (IRE), 33-1 Kilfilum Woods (IRE), 50-1 Coolagh Park (GB), 100-1 Dr Lockdown (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY:
If HUNG JURY is in the same form as when scoring over 4m at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago he’ll stand a good chance of following up. There was plenty to like about the way The Rebel County won at Tipperary and he’s a possible threat along with I’m Spellbound, a multiple winner in points for current connections Jeux d’Eau could also have a say if avoiding the jumping mistakes which held him back at Leicester
1-2-3:
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The Pertemps Network Stratford Foxhunters
Champion Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 2)
(The 66th Running For the Horse and
Hound Cup)
THREE MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 3f 119yds) for five yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £22000
Owners Prize Money Winner
£9348; Second £4673; Third £2336; Fourth £1168; Fifth £585; Sixth £293. (Penalty Value £10755.80) A HC
SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 EMPIRE DE MAULDE (FR) (19) 11222-1 11 12 0
B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Ondine de Brejoux (FR)
O Gunshot Paddocks Racing Club H Chid, Lec & Cowdray
T R. W. Varnham, Bramley BLACK, ORANGE Cross of Lorraine
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a couple of points in February and runner-up first 2 starts in this sphere, including at this course (22.6f, good) last month. Bolted up in another point recently and he’s a strong each-way candidate Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120 MR
2 GRACCHUS DE BALME (FR) (28) 612P1-2 9 12 0
B g Manbolix (FR) - Olympe de Coudray (FR)
O Mr D. A. Malam
T J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich
H North Staffordshire
DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE stripes, hooped sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful ex-Irish hurdler/chaser for Joseph O’Brien and right back to his best when landing the Foxhunters at Aintree last month. Tendency to hang left was no help when turned over at Cheltenham next time, but that was a decent effort nonetheless and he’s the one to beat. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 134 MR HUW EDWARDS
3 JEFFERY’S CROSS (IRE) (28)
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Gleaming Spire
O Spectre Racing
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
BLACK and WHITE stripes, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap.
2/3P41-2 BF 9 12 0
H Croome & West Warwickshire
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warks &Northants)
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning hunter debut at Ludlow (3m, good) last month and subsequently lost little caste in defeat when a clear second upped to 32.4f at Cheltenham. Likely to be on the premises once again. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/5/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 127
4 LAW OF GOLD (IRE) (28)
B g Gold Well - Nylon (GER)
O Mr David Kemp
T David Kemp, Thetford
52P21-3 CD 12 12 0
H Dunston Harriers
EMERALD GREEN and LIGHT BLUE check, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, PURPLE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Good strike rate between the flags (10-24) and has won 5 of his 16 starts in this sphere. However, it’s been over 2 years since last hunter success and he was around 15 lengths adrift of Jeffery’s Cross when third in this headgear combination at Cheltenham. Star RatingHHIII
5 LEARNTALOT (IRE) (28) 32/112-4 C D 9 12 0
Ch g Ask - Lady Alacoque (IRE)
O Mr I. R. Mann H V.W.H.
T Alan Hill, Aston Rowant GREEN, YELLOW sleeves, GREEN and RED striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler for Olly Murphy who showed similar form when winning novice hunter over 22.6f here last May. Successful between the flags earlier this year and wasn’t disgraced returned to this sphere at Cheltenham, but he’s probably biting off more than he can chew in this company. Star RatingHHIII
6 MONTANNA (GB) (16)
Ch g Notnowcato - Asi (USA)
O Mr Reg Hopkins H Berkeley
T Edward William Walker, Ottery St Mary WHITE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE and LIGHT BLUE check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful at best for Peter Bowen back in 2021. Three-time winner in points for this yard and added a hunter to his CV when accounting for 5 rivals at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good to firm)
recently, but he now has much more on his plate Star RatingHHIII
JOSHUA NEWMAN
MISS HEIDI PALIN
IZZIE HILL
7 PINK EYED PEDRO (GB) (35) 21/5121- 14 12 0
B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Poacher’s Paddy (IRE)
O Mr David Brace H Llangeinor Pentyrch
T David Brace, Bridgend S Dunraven Group of Companies BLACK, RED cross belts and armlets, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful between the flags back from a break in March and bagged second hunter chase of his career at Chepstow (23.6f, good to firm) last month. This 14-y-o is clearly in good heart, but more will be needed if he’s to follow up in this stronger race
8 LATENIGHTFUMBLE (GB) (28) 1/1P11//-1 10 11 7
B m Malinas (GER) - Latenightdip
O Mrs P. A. Ellis H Warwickshire
T Tom Ellis, Rugby S Fresh Air WHITE, RED chevron, striped sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 5 of her last 6 starts
of the post at Cheltenham (25.3f, good) at the start of the
2-1 Gracchus de Balme (FR), 10-3 Jeffery’s Cross (IRE), 11-2 Latenightfumble (GB), 15-2 Empire de Maulde (FR), 14-1 Law of Gold (IRE), 16-1 Pink Eyed Pedro (GB), 25-1 Montanna (GB), 40-1 Learntalot (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY:
LATENIGHTFUMBLE seemingly faces an uphill task against the likes of Gracchus de Balme and Jeffery’s Cross on these terms. However, she’s lightly-raced under Rules and displayed plenty of mettle when getting the better of a battle with Cullin Hills at Cheltenham last time, despite refusing to settle. If more tractable here she may well find the requisite improvement to get the better of the aforementioned duo. 1-2-3:
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Handicap Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 4f 205yds) for five yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £8650
Owners Prize Money Winner £3734; Second £1868; Third £933; Fourth £467; Fifth £234. (Penalty Value £4296.45)
SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 REBEL DAWN RISING (IRE) (28) 0/12P1-1 D 11 12 9
B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Meldrum Hall (IRE)
O Mr David Kemp B Thomas F. Hannon
T David Kemp, Thetford EMERALD GREEN and LIGHT BLUE check, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, PURPLE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed when runner-up in this race last year Arrives on the back of a double, latest a career best when winning a 20.6f Cheltenham hunter chase (also won that race in 2024). In great heart and should give a good account in hat-trick bid Star
2 PRESENTANDCOUNTING (IRE) (57) 4P1330- CD 11 11 12
B g Presenting - Count On Me (IRE)
O Mr Tim Johnson B Brucetown Farms Ltd
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
S Prisma Colour Ltd LIGHT BLUE, WHITE braces and sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner and useful chaser at his best but isn’t the force of old Creditable third of 5 to Captain Tommy in hunter chase at Catterick in March but was one of the first in trouble in the Foxhunters at Aintree the following month. Lightly-raced as a hunter but will need to bounce back Star RatingHHHII
3 GO ON CHEZ (GB) (25)
B g Malinas (GER) - Who’s Afraid
O Mrs Christine Osborne
T F. A. Hutsby, Wellesbourne DARK BLUE, WHITE chevron.
TIMEFORM VIEW
B Yorton Farm Stud
4 CAPTAIN TOMMY (IRE) (37) PP1125- D 11 11 11
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Freemantle Doctor (IRE)
O PSC Racing Club B Thomas Bruton
T Fred Timmis, Minsterley
DARK BLUE, YELLOW disc, WHITE sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner in hunter chases this year and no disgrace chasing home a rival 3 years his younger at Kempton (20.5f) in April. Disappointed at Ludlow later that month but has been freshened up for this and should be in the mix if back to form. Star
5 WALKIN OUT (GB) (28) 11231-3 D 8 10 11
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Given Freely
O Mr J. Dorse B Upton Viva Stud
T L. Jefford, Honiton
MAROON, WHITE chevron, halved sleeves, MAROON and WHITE quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful last 3 point starts. Beaten just under 2 lengths by Captain Tommy in March and again ran creditably when third of 8 in a hunter chase at Cheltenham (25.2f, good) 28 days ago, travelled well and only gave best late on. Solid claims. Star
BETTING FORECAST:
5-4 Rebel Dawn Rising (IRE), 11-4 Walkin Out (GB), 4-1 Captain Tommy (IRE), 15-2
Presentandcounting (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY:
A winner of 4 of his 8 starts in hunter chases, CAPTAIN TOMMY should have a big say if bouncing back from a disappointing run. He can again get the better of younger rival Walkin Out who is proving consistent in this sphere and has solid claims, with last year’s runner-up Rebel Dawn Rising respected in his bid for the hat-trick.
1-2-3:
1.CAPTAIN TOMMY (IRE) 2.WALKIN OUT 3.REBEL DAWN RISING (IRE)
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The White Swan Hotel Stratford Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase
(Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONGS (2m 213yds) for six yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £6000
Owners Prize Money Winner £2677; Second £1339; Third £669; Fourth £335. (Penalty Value £3079.80) HC
SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 FRERE D’ARMES (FR) (28)
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Ville Sainte (FR)
P1230-0 8 12 6
O Belbroughton Racing Club H Croome & West Warwickshire
T Dan Skelton, Alcester S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in hunter chase at Ludlow in February but has disappointed more recently and finished tired when well beaten at Cheltenham last time.
2 JOKER DE MAI (FR) (57)
B g Balko (FR) - Divine de Stpierre (FR)
O Mr David Maxwell
222/31F- 6 12 2
H Old Berkshire
T Harry Derham, Newbury S The Fitzdares Club RED, BROWN sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser in France and has held his form well for his new yard, easily landing the odds in 2m hunter chase at Leicester in March. Didn’t get far in Aintree Foxhunters’ latest but holds strong claims here. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA
3
FIGAROC (FR) (24)
Br g Masterstroke (USA) - Oxyna (FR)
334/0P-5 10 11 12
O Mr T. Dunn H Worcestershire
T Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
BLACK, WHITE hoops, RED sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly-useful hurdler who posted best effort over fences for Willie Mullins when third in listed handicap at Gowran (16f) 14 months ago Offered little in either start for current yard, though
4 KANSAS DU BERLAIS (FR) (28) 622/33-4 6 11 12
Gr g Martaline - Kadika (FR)
O Mr Christopher Mark Clarke H North Cotswold
T Christopher Mark Clarke, Cheltenham
BROWN, YELLOW striped sleeves, YELLOW cap, BROWN star
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who was returning from 6 months off when fourth of 7 in hunter chase at Cheltenham (16.3f, good) on debut for new yard 28 days ago. Should be straighter for that run but has something to find on form. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 112
5 SAMTARA (GB) (25) 44/202-1 11 11 12
B g Kayf Tara - Aunt Harriet
O 360 Racing Club H North Cotswold
T Ms Claire Hart, Moreton-in-Marsh
ROYAL BLUE, RED disc, RED and GREY hooped sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who had a mixed record over fences for Martin Keighley and well held in former sphere on final outing under Rules 12 months ago Lines up here having opened his account in points for new yard at the start of the month but this understandably much tougher Star RatingHHIII
6
THE BIG
LENSE (IRE)
(25) 12011-1 12 11 12
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Megans Joy (IRE)
O Mr S. J. Stearn H Suffolk
T Mrs J. Owen, Newmarket
BLACK, WHITE cross belts, check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who resumed winning ways over hurdles at Southwell (20.4f) last summer before a good second over fences at Market Rasen. Down the field in Summer Plate next time but unbeaten between the Flags subsequently and he rates a big player returned to this company.Star RatingHHHHI
EDWARD VAUGHAN (5)
MR CHARLIE MARSHALL (5)
Number of Declared Runners 6 (Exacta)
Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 6. THE RE SU LT .. .
2024: KAPROYALE 9 12 1 Mr Charlie Case 17-2 (Francesca Poste) 10 ran
BETTING FORECAST:
10-11 Joker de Mai (FR), 7-2 The Big Lense (IRE), 13-2 Frere d’Armes (FR), 14-1 Kansas du Berlais (FR), 18-1 Figaroc (FR), 33-1 Samtara (GB)
RACE SUMMARY:
JOKER DE MAI got no further than the Chair in the Aintree Foxhunters’ last time but has the gears for this shorter trip and should take plenty of beating. The Big Lense has been prolific in points in recent months and can provide chief resistance.
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First Race 5.50 - THE POINTING POINTERS “RESTRICTED POINT-TO-POINT” NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4363 to the winning horse The second to receive £2181, the third £1090 and the fourth £545. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which, during the current season and prior to May 24th have finished first or second in a Restricted Point-to-Point Steeplechase Enter by noon, May 24th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 28th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Pointing Pointers have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey In addition, they will award a £75 cash prize to the attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race NOTE: For the year 2025, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2024. 10 entries at £42. - Closed May 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3792; Second £1896; Third £948; Fourth £474. (Penalty Value £4363.05) HC SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.25 - THE OLLY MURPHY RACING STRATFORD LADIES OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (For Female Amateur Jockeys) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6159 to the winning horse The second to receive £3080, the third £1539 and the fourth £770. for five yrs old and upwards, which, during the current season, have finished first or second, on at least one occasion, in any Ladies Open or Mixed Open Point-to-Point steeple chase Enter by noon, May 24th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a m. May 28th. Weights: 11st 7lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb To be ridden by Female Amateur Jockeys. Olly Murphy Racing will present a perpetual trophy which will be retained They will also present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply 11 entries at £60. - Closed May 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5353; Second £2677; Third £1338; Fourth £670. (Penalty Value £6159.60) HC SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
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CHAMPION NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (for The John Corbet Cup) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9778 to the winning horse The second to receive £4888, the third £2444, the fourth £1222, the fifth £612 and the sixth £306. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which, prior to 2025, have not won a steeple chase, hurdle race, National Hunt Flat race or flat race under any recognised Rules of Racing and which, after 2023 and before May 24th, 2025, have been placed first, second or third in a Hunters’ steeple chase or have won an Open Point-to-Point in Great Britain or Ireland (i.e Gentlemens, Ladies or Mixed Open races). Enter by noon, May 24th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 28th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. THE POINT-TO-POINT RACING COMPANY has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a £75 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race The JOHN CORBET CUP, now in its 60th year, will be presented but retained by the Racecourse; this cup was presented in 1811 to John Corbet, Esq., the virtual founder of hunting in Warwickshire, who kept his hounds in Stratford-on-Avon, and it has been given to this racecourse by his descendants. The Stratford-on-Avon Executive will award a travel allowance of £300 to the owner of every runner starting in this race which is trained outside Great Britain, and which travels to Stratford with the express purpose of running in this race and does not win more than £1000 in prize money The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)8 for the purposes of this race such that Paragraph 17.2.4 of Part J also includes all Point-to-Point Steeple Chases run in Ireland The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. NOTE: For the year 2025, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2024. 12 entries at £100. - Closed May 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8498; Second £4248; Third £2124; Fourth £1062; Fifth £532; Sixth £266. (Penalty Value £9778) A HC SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.35 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK STRATFORD FOXHUNTERS CHAMPION HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (The 66th Running For the Horse and Hound Cup) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10755 to the winning horse The second to receive £5376, the third £2688, the fourth £1344, the fifth £673 and the sixth £336. for five yrs old and upwards, which, after October 2022 and before May 24th, 2025, HAVE TWICE BEEN PLACED (in Great Britain or Ireland) first, second or third in a Hunters’ steeple chase OR have won two Open Races (i.e Gentlemens, Ladies or Mixed Open races) at a Point-to-Point Meeting in Great Britain or Ireland OR have won one Open Race at a Point-to-Point Meeting in Great Britain or Ireland and have been placed FIRST OR SECOND in a Hunters’ Steeple Chase Enter by noon, May 24th and pay £110 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 28th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. PERTEMPS NETWORK has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and rider and a £100 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race The Horse & Hound Cup will be presented and then retained by the Racecourse All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of PERTEMPS NETWORK The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code The Stratford-on-Avon Executive will award a travel allowance of £300 to the owner of every runner starting in this race which is trained outside Great Britain and which travels to Stratford with the express purpose of running in this race and does not win more than £1000 in prize money The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rules (F)102 and (F)103 and Schedule (F)8 of the Rules of Racing to provide that, if it is necessary to do so, elimination of horses from this race will be determined by the BHA Handicapper. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE (Horses to be led past the stands and then allowed to canter to the start). 14 entries at £110. - Closed May 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9348; Second £4673; Third £2336; Fourth £1168; Fifth £585; Sixth £293. (Penalty Value £10755.80) A HC SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 8.10 - THE FREE HORSE RACING TIPS AT TIPSTERREVIEWS.CO.UK HANDICAP HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4296 to the winning horse The second to receive £2149, the third £1073, the fourth £538 and the fifth £268. for five yrs old and upwards, which, after 2022 and before closing, have run in at least three Hunters’ Steeple Chases run under the Rules of Racing in Great Britain, but have not won a Class 1 or 2 Steeple Chase in that time In addition, the handicapper reserves the right to decline to give a rating if there is insufficient information upon which to base a rating £36 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £29 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 28th. Lowest weight 10st 11lb; Highest weight 12st 9lb Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Tipster Reviews have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and jockey, plus a £75 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 8 entries, 3 at £7 and 5 at £36 - Closed May 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3734; Second £1868; Third £933; Fourth £467; Fifth £234. (Penalty Value £4296.45) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.45 - THE WHITE SWAN HOTEL STRATFORD OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3079 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £385. for six yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 24th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 28th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases 8lb Of 3 steeple chases 12lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if both wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases Regarding the 12lb penalty for at least three Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. White Swan Hotel, Stratford will award mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £75 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 8 entries at £30. - Closed May 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2677; Second £1339; Third £669; Fourth £335. (Penalty Value £3079.80) HC
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
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