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WELCOME TO STRATFORD RACES
Welcome to Stratford Racecourse on this spring Saturday afternoon
We would especially like to welcome all of our sponsors and racegoers who are celebrating Birthdays and special occasions. We feel honoured to be playing a small part in your special day. We are very much looking forward to racing during the summer months, for anyone interested in future days you will find the fixture list on the back page of this race card
We have also resumed our popular 25 Club which gives individuals and companies a fun affordable way to get involved with racing for the year. The package includes hospitality, annual badges and sponsorship If you are interested please call Wendy on 01789 267949 prices start from £1500.
All of us here at Stratford Racecourse are committed to ensuring that you have a great day out. If you have any suggestions, complaints, questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can be reached either on the day, or later by contacting the office on 01789 267949, or by email: info@stratfordracecourse.net
Enjoy your day at Stratford Races
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
Chad Bament
3.57
James Best
1.40, 3.17, 3.57
Kevin Brogan
2.47, 4.33
Mr Harry Brown
3.17
Jonathan Burke 4.33
Harry Cobden
1.40, 2.47, 5.08
James Davies
1.40, 3.17, 3.57
Lee Edwards
1.40, 3.17
Listed below are the Jockeys & Trainers in action at today’s meeting. TRAINERS
Emma-Jane Bishop
1.40, 3.17
Mickey Bowen 5.08
Gary Brown
3.57
Jennie Candlish 1.40, 2.15, 5.08
Deborah Cole 3.57
Max Comley
1.40
Matt Crawley 3.17
Dylan Cunha 1.40
Henry Daly
4.33
Sarah-Jayne Davies
3.17
Harry Derham
1.40
Harriet Dickin
3.17
Shane Fenelon 5.08
Paddy Hanlon 1.40, 2.15
Liam Harrison 4.33, 5.08
Jack Hogan 1.40, 3.57
Tom Hutsby 2.15
Finn Lambert 3.17, 5.08
Richie McLernon 4.33
Tom Midgley 3.17
Beau Morgan 3.57, 5.08
Tom Ellis 5.08
Nikki Evans 3.57
Alex Hales 2.47, 3.17
Simon Hodgson 3.17
Syd Hosie 1.40, 2.15
D. J. Jeffreys 3.17, 3.57, 4.33
Martin Keighley 3.57
Nick Kent 3.17, 3.57
Emma Lavelle
1.40, 2.47, 4.33
Toby Lawes 4.33
Sophie Leech 1.40
Robbie Llewellyn 2.47, 4.33, 5.08
Miss Eleanor Williams 3.57
Lilly Pinchin 1.40, 3.17
I. J. Power 1.40
Charlie Price 2.47
Jack Quinlan 3.17
Sean Quinlan 2.15, 3.17, 5.08
Conor Rabbitt 1.40
Osian Radford 5.08
Harry Reed 1.40, 3.57
Olly Murphy 2.15, 2.47
Georgina Nicholls 3.17
Fergal O’Brien 4.33
John O’Shea 5.08
Henry Oliver 1.40, 5.08
James Owen 2.15
Ben Pauling 5.08
Charles & Adam Pogson 3.17
Alastair Ralph 3.57
Mel Rowley 3.17
Nick Scholfield 5.08
Isabelle Ryder 2.47
Nick Slatter 5.08
Mr Jack Stenhouse 3.57
Lewis Stones 2.15, 3.57
Charlie Todd 1.40, 2.15, 3.17, 4.33
Sam Twiston-Davies 2.15, 3.57, 4.33
Kielan Woods 2.47, 3.17, 5.08
Toby Wynne 3.17
Jeremy Scott 3.57
Dan Skelton 1.40, 2.15, 3.17
Suzy Smith 2.47
Nigel & Willy
Twiston-Davies 3.57
Mrs C. Williams 3.57, 5.08
Max Young 1.40
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 (2021-2026) WITH RUNNERS:
D SKELTON (32 wins from 124 runners, 26%) runs BURNING EMBERS (1.40), DISCO DAVIS (2.15), BEORMA (3.17)
FERGAL O’BRIEN (21 wins from 109 runners, 19%) runs POLITACUS (4.33)
B PAULING (14 wins from 54 runners, 26%) runs CALIACH POINT (5.08)
O MURPHY (14 wins from 73 runners, 19%) runs JUNKER D’ALLIER and HARA KIRI (2.15), KILBARRY HILL (2.47)
TRAINERS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
O MURPHY (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runners listed above
J OWEN (7 wins from 40 runners, 18%) runs HECOULDBETHEONE (2.15)
E FENTON (6 wins from 14 runners, 43%) runs WATAMU (1.40), CLASSIC KING (2.47), TWO TO TANGO (4.33)
D SKELTON (6 wins from 56 runners, 11%) runners listed above
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS
LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2021-2026) WITH RIDES:
SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (20 wins from 112 rides, 18%) rides HECOULDBETHEONE (2.15), HARBOUR LIGHT (3.57), REGAL RENAISSANCE (4.33)
KIELAN WOODS (16 wins from 77 rides, 21%) rides HAPPY AND FINE (2.47), LORD OF THE GLANCE (3.17), MORNING MAYHEM (5.08)
HARRY COBDEN (7 wins from 35 rides, 20%) rides WATAMU (1.40), CLASSIC KING (2.47), JUAN BERMUDEZ (5.08)
JAMES DAVIES (7 wins from 56 rides, 12%) rides FOOTAGE DETECTIVES (1.40), NO MEAN FEAT (3.17), EASTER ICON (3.57)
JOCKEYS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
HARRY COBDEN (7 wins from 34 rides, 21%) rides listed above
JONATHAN BURKE (7 wins from 31 rides, 23%) rides POLITACUS (4.33)
SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (5 wins from 34 rides, 15%) rides listed above
JACK QUINLAN (4 wins from 17 rides, 24%) rides POTTERSJETAMAY (3.17)
CLASSY TIPS
The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 1.40 WATAMU (down 5 grades); 2.15 HECOULDBETHEONE (down 2 grades); 2.15 JUNKER D’ALLIER (down 2); 5.08 WHATSGOINGONMARVIN (down 2 grades).
STABLE MOVES
3.17 GENBU has moved from S England to S-J Davies; 3.57 POOROLDMACKLEY has moved from E Williams to C Williams; 5.08 OAKLEY has moved from E Williams to C Williams
LONGEST TRAVELLERS
WHATSGOINGONMARVIN (5.08) trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, distance of 193 miles
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 26th March.
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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Chris Rookes Bar (ground floor near entrance) Card only
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G/S Bar (downstairs) Card only
G/S Tattersalls Bar (downstairs)
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Aspall Bridge Bar (upstairs in Grandstand) Cash & Card
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
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
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Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race
(Class 4) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds)
for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares
Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
SEE PAGE 52 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 WATAMU (GB) (7) 1-4513P CD 5 11 9
Br m Crystal Ocean - Woolstone One
O Mr Paul G. Jacobs
Br Mr Paul Jacobs
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough S Hatherden Horse Transport
DARK GREEN, BLACK chevron, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORMVIEW Debut bumper winner for Pat Murphy in October 2024. Got off the mark over hurdles at Huntingdon in December and improved again when third of 9 in a strong race at Market Rasen last month. Ran no sort of race in the EBF mares final at Newbury last week but still very much the one to beat. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/3/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free StarRatingHHHHH OfficialBHARating119
2 BURNING
EMBERS
(IRE) (14) 64 5 11 2
Br m Getaway (GER) - Blackdown Hills
O S T Racing Burnt Ends Partnership Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
T Dan Skelton, Alcester S Stanley’s WHITE, DARK BLUE and WHITE check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW €35,000 Getaway mare. Dam (c107/h107) bumper/2m-2 1/2m hurdle winner Showed ability/inexperience in an Ascot bumper the previous month but her jumping lacked conviction when well beaten on Kempton hurdling debut since. Star
3 FOOTAGE DETECTIVES (GB) (164) 0
B m Passing Glance - Persian Gaye (IRE)
O Talking Pictures TV Limited Br N. D. Cronin
T Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
WHITE, BLACK armlets, check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Badly in need of the experience when last of 8 in bumper at Worcester (2m, good to soft) on debut in October Star
4 NOWHERENEARMILAN (IRE) (21) 0
B m Milan - Ballincard Lady (IRE)
O The Bakers Arms Racing Syndicate
Br Pat & Bernadette Kinsella
T Max Comley, Sutton Veny S Fitzdares Limited WHITE, RED star, WHITE and EMERALD GREEN striped sleeves, YELLOW cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Soundly beaten both starts in bumpers Cheekpieces applied for this switch to hurdling Star
5 ROSE LIGHT (GB) (15) 5 7 11
Ch m Nathaniel (IRE) - Rosie Briar
O Mr R. Holmes Br Dr J. A. E. Hobby
T Jennie Candlish, Leek
PURPLE, WHITE epaulets and sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) who went with little encouragement sent hurdling at Doncaster recently Star RatingHHIII
6 SIMPLY A
DANCER
(GB) (27) 00P 5 11 2
B m Dragon Dancer - Simply Business (FR)
O Mrs M. J. Arnold
Br T. C. Dawson
T Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham S Coombs Group CERISE, ROYAL BLUE quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in pair of bumpers either side of Christmas and was pulled up on recent hurdling debut at Huntingdon. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
HARRY COBDEN
JAMES DAVIES
PINCHIN
7 ALIBEY (GB) (17)
B f Golden Horn - Crimson Rosette (IRE)
O Advanced Access Platforms Ltd
T Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
Br Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd
YELLOW, WHITE inverted triangle, BLACK and YELLOW check sleeves, YELLOW cap, BLACK diamonds
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat who showed more than first time up over hurdles when fifth of 15 in maiden at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 17 days ago, despite refusing to settle Star RatingHHHII
8 BLUE SIAM (IRE) (15)
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Golden Temps (IRE)
O The Summer Club
T Syd Hosie, Sherborne DARK BLUE, YELLOW sleeves, WHITE cap.
Br Ms Mary Gallagher
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 1 3/4m), down the field on stable debut last time Others more persuasive on this switch to hurdling
9 MINNIE BELLE (GB) (171)
B f Frontiersman - Lysander Belle (IRE)
O Mr Michael Harris
Br Christian Leech & Mike Harris
T Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn S W & S Recycling
YELLOW, BLACK diamond, chevrons on sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little on her Ludlow debut in October and easily passed over Star RatingHIIII Official BHA
10 SIORAI (IRE) (41)
Br f Masar (IRE) - Solas Na Greine (IRE)
O Mundy Group Ltd
Br J. S. Bolger
T Harry Derham, Newbury S OLBG LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW hooped sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form in a trio of outings over middle-distances on the Flat for J. S. Bolger (sold 52,000 gns), but she proved alarmingly easy to back after opening odds-on her Musselburgh hurdling debut and ruined her chance by racing too freely Star RatingHHHII
11 TANGLED WEBB (IRE) (128)
Br f Maxios - Chances Orchard (IRE)
O The Non Profits Br Joseph Neville
T Max Young, Sneads Green
GREY, MAROON hooped sleeves, striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Made an unpromising start to her career when pulled up in junior
in November
Number of Declared Runners 11 (Exacta) Hood worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. 2025: ST PANCRAS 4 11 2 Kevin Brogan 1-5 (Toby Lawes) 10 ran BETTING FORECAST: 4-6 Watamu (GB), 9-2 Siorai (IRE), 13-2 Alibey (GB), 22-1 Burning Embers (IRE), 33-1 Rose Light (GB), Blue Siam (IRE), 50-1 Footage Detectives (GB), 150-1 Nowherenearmilan (IRE), Minnie Belle (GB), 200-1 Tangled Webb (IRE), 250-1 Simply A Dancer (GB)
SUMMARY:
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The Luke And Michaela’s 1st Wedding Anniversary
Selling Hurdle Race
(Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £5500
Owners Prize Money Winner
£2295; Second £1148; Third £574; Fourth £287. (Penalty Value £2995.30)
SEE PAGE 52 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 DISCO DAVIS (FR) (19) (£10000) 26-4PPP 7 11 10
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Clarinet Davis (FR) (Turgeon (USA))
O Mr Andrew L. Cohen
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br C Quellier, A Quellier & S Quellier
S Wood Hall Stud Limited ROYAL BLUE, WHITE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars and stars on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW In frame at Uttoxeter on return but has pulled up all 3 starts since and essentially looks one with problems, weak finishes becoming a regular issue. Drops signficantly in trip here. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/3/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress Star RatingHHIII Official
2 EMBITTERED (IRE) (18) (£10000) 10P20P D 12 11 10
B g Fame And Glory - Kilbarry Classic (IRE) (Classic Cliche (IRE))
O Mrs Kate Kenyon
T Syd Hosie, Sherborne
Br Con O’Keeffe
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd MAROON, WHITE hoops, halved sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a claiming hurdle and handicap chase in Ireland for Eric McNamara last summer Well held both starts in chases for current connections (badly out of depth at Cheltenham Festival last time) and others are preferred despite marked drop in grade Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115
3 HECOULDBETHEONE
(IRE) (90) (£10000) 132236 D 9 11 10
B g Shirocco (GER) - Shecouldbetheone (IRE) (Beneficial)
O Mr & Mrs R Sage
T James Owen, Newmarket
Br Denis Cusack
S Burgess Hodgson
DARK GREEN and LIGHT GREEN (quartered), halved sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Revitalised for current yard and he displayed a likeable attitude in landing back-to-back Uttoxeter handicap chases (at 21f) in June Good second both starts in October but jumped horrendously when last seen at Leicester over Christmas Player if putting best foot forward back hurdling, though. Star
4
JUNKER
D’ALLIER (FR) (49) (£10000) 41-435P 7 11 10
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Star Flight (FR) (Poliglote)
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr Michel Larobe et al
S Betano
DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE hoop, checked sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple novice hurdle winner last term but has looked increasingly temperamental this season, failing to meet expectations all 3 starts over fences and pulling up returned to this sphere at Warwick last month. First-time cheekpieces need to work the oracle. Star RatingHHHII Official
5 HARA KIRI (FR) (109) (£10000) 11/12-36 BF 9 11 4
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Beauty du Bidou (FR) (Le Balafre (FR))
O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
PINK, WHITE star, PINK sleeves, WHITE stars and cap.
Br Mr Fernand Sellier
S Betano
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 hurdle races in 2024 before a break Finished a creditable third in Wetherby handicap on reappearance in November prior to finishing lame at Uttoxeter in December Absent since but has strong claims down in grade STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/12/2025 it was reported that the horse finished lame Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA
6 DEMOISELLE KAP (FR) (22) (£10000) 122-535 D 8 11 3
B m Kapgarde (FR) - Dabaratsa (FR) (Astarabad (USA))
O Mr Larry Melrose
T Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br E.A.R.L. de Cordelles et al
S Equine Products UK Ltd
RED, WHITE stripe and armlets, WHITE and RED striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a 4-timer (2 hurdle, 2 chase) for this yard last spring Respectable fifth in Ludlow handicap hurdle on reappearance in January but not in the same form when a remote third at Catterick after and shaped as if amiss back chasing at Leicester 3 weeks ago Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 116
CHARLIE
TODD
PADDY HANLON (5)
TOM HUTSBY (10)
LEWIS STONES (3)
FORECAST: 5-2 Hara Kiri (FR), 7-2 Hecouldbetheone (IRE), 4-1 Junker d’Allier (FR), 11-2 Demoiselle Kap (FR), 8-1 Embittered (IRE), 12-1 Disco Davis (FR)
RACE SUMMARY:
A trappy seller, with the vote going to HARA KIRI, who confirmed he retains ability when a good third at Wetherby on return and had a viable excuse for a below-par display at Uttoxeter last time. Hecouldbetheone and Demoiselle Kap perhaps have fewer questions to answer than the remainder at present.
1-2-3: 1.HARA KIRI (FR) 2.HECOULDBETHEONE (IRE) 3.DEMOISELLE KAP (FR)
S T E V E AN D MA DE LE IN E WA NN
Steve and Madeleine Wann have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse.
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and
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
The settlement process for successful bids in selling races has now been updated. Payments for winning bids are processed through the Weatherbys Claim Line within ten minutes of the racecourse auction concluding After the auction, the auctioneer or racecourse representative will confirm the winning bid amount The successful bidder must then make payment using a credit or debit card. If the payment cannot be completed in full, the racecourse will annul the sale, and the horse will remain the property of its original owner. This updated process does not apply when the successful bidder is a licensed trainer, or when the horse is bought in by its current owners
No Claims will be accepted on the racecourse. No additional period is allowed for Friendly Claims
Registered Owners, Licensed and Permitted trainers may claim by telephone, to Weatherbys on 01933 303080 Such claims must be made within 15 minutes of the start of the race
A BHA Security Code is required (to apply, contact Weatherbys on 01933 440077) No premium will be payable in the event of unopposed Friendly Claims
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The Happy 70th Birthday Steve Parsons Handicap Steeple Chase
(Class 3) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds)
for five yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund
£15000
Owners Prize Money Winner
£6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 52 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 CLASSIC KING (IRE) (16)
B g Champs Elysees - Hangar Six (IRE)
32-4640 8 12 0
O Mr Will Davies & Dr Tom Davies Br Lakeview House Stud
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough S Hatherden Horse Transport
ORANGE, large LIGHT BLUE spots, sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 19f hurdles/chase winner at Doncaster last term Had been in good form this season but ran a tame race in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham 16 days ago. Reverts to fences now with cheekpieces added Star RatingHHHII Official
2 LUNAR DISCOVERY
(GB) (91) 345331 9 11 10
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - It’s A Discovery (IRE)
O Kevin & Anne Glastonbury
T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, armlets and star on cap.
Br Kevin & Anne Glastonbury
S Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who gained a deserved breakthrough success over fences in 19.5f handicap at Chepstow in December That form has worked out really well and given her good record fresh she has strong claims Star RatingHHHHH
3 HAPPY AND FINE (FR) (39) P-F41UP 9 11 7
B g Balko (FR) - Richona (FR)
O L Cross, S Cross & J Fitzpatrick
T Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Mrs P. Souverain & Mr A. de Boisbrunet
S Winwood Construction UK Ltd
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE cross belts, halved sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a losing run at Warwick (3m) on New Year’s Eve but he was pulled up in 23f handicap chase at Newbury last month. Not the easiest to predict nowadays
4 TAPLEY (GB) (14) 321423 9 11 3
Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Cathodine Cayras (FR)
O The Plumpton Party
T Suzy Smith, Littlehampton
Br Stephen Kemble Bloodstock Ltd & G. Peck
BLACK, YELLOW hollow box, BLACK and MAUVE striped sleeves, check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his chase account at Wincanton (2 1/2m) in November and has continued in good nick, ridden aggressively when third of 6 in novice handicap at Kempton 14 days ago 2lb lower now and should be in the mix if he stays the new trip. Star RatingHHHHI
5 KILBARRY HILL (GB) (23) 05-53F5 D 8 11 1
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Caitys Joy (GER)
O Mrs Samantha Dunn
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Yorton Farm Stud & A R Bromley
S Betano DARK GREEN, PINK chevron, armlets and diamonds on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW A 3-time hurdles winner last season. Yet to score over fences but he wasn’t disgraced when fifth of 8 in 25f handicap chase at Wincanton 23 days ago (rapid headway before 4 out then found little). Not out of things down 3lb with cheekpieces added Star
Number of Declared Runners
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5.
Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
KEVIN BROGAN
BETTING FORECAST:
6-4 Lunar Discovery (GB), 4-1 Tapley (GB), Kilbarry Hill (GB), 11-2 Classic King (IRE), 14-1 Happy And Fine (FR)
RACE SUMMARY:
Robbie Llewellyn’s reliable mare LUNAR DISCOVERY has gone well off a break so is fancied to follow up her Chepstow victory just after Christmas with that race having worked out really well. Tapley wasn’t seen to ideal effect when third at Kempton and looks the danger
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T H E FA MI LY OF ST EV E PA RS ON S
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Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race
(Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds)
for novice four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £7650
Owners Prize Money Winner
£3090; Second £1545;Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (PenaltyValue £4039.96)
Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 52 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1
PEACE IN THE
PARK (FR) (37) 23-0062 6 11 12
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Peace Alexia (FR)
O Mrs Zoe Stock
T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
MAROON, LIGHT BLUE seams, armlets and cap.
Br Haras Du Saubouas
TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous efforts over hurdles well behind when second of 9 in handicap at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) last month. That form has taken a few knocks since, though.
2 KLAPTON BOY (FR) (18) 2236-P5 6 11 12
B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Choisille (FR)
O Ms Victoria Cottingham
T Nick Kent, Brigg
DARK GREEN, PINK spots, sleeves and cap.
Br Dr V. Michel Guiot
S Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.
TIMEFORM VIEW Has gone backwards from an encouraging start to his career, faring no better on the back of a breathing operation/further 4 months off at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Eased 4lb but enough to prove.
3 DARING TO DREAM (GB) (60)
B m Zoustar (AUS) - Dream To Reality
O Martin Woods & Co
T Harriet Dickin, Midford
ROYAL BLUE, large RED spots, WHITE sleeves and cap.
2-6040 5 11 10
Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook
S Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better
TIMEFORM VIEW Zoustar filly who hinted at ability in 2 bumpers and has also shown promise on all 3 starts in novice hurdles, so rates an interesting handicap debutante, for all that her opening mark could have been kinder Star RatingHHHHI Official
4 POTTERSJETAMAY (IRE) (17) 222PP3 7 11 6
B g Jet Away - Palmito (IRE)
O Mrs J. May
T Matt Crawley, Newmarket ORANGE, DARK BLUE cross belts and star on cap.
Br Ms Cecily Purcell
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden but on a handy mark on the pick of his form and ran respectably reverting to hurdling when third in 9-runner handicap at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft, 4/1) 17 days ago, albeit well positioned. Can make presence felt once again. Star Rating
5 NIGHT BURLESQUE (GB) (30) 6-430P0 5 11 4
B m Outstrip - Nicolosia (GER)
O Four Gents
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br Mill House Stud
S Acton At Morville
ROYAL BLUE, PINK stars, PINK and ROYAL BLUE hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on her Warwick hurdling debut but well beaten all 3 outings since, including on handicap debut at Wetherby last time Star
6 BEORMA (IRE) (26) 30500-P 7 11 3
Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Mourneseafood Lass (IRE)
O Mr Dan Skelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
PURPLE, ROYAL BLUE armlets.
Br Hugh Suffern
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form at best in bumpers for Thomas Gallagher and has shown little over hurdles for Dan Skelton, including on handicap debut/reappearance last time
(3)
TOM MIDGLEY (3)
JAMES BEST
JACK QUINLAN
TOBY WYNNE
CHARLIE TODD
7 GLOBAL ECLIPSE (GB)
(17)
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Chasse En Mer (FR)
O Mrs Susan Carsberg
250-P 5 11 2
Br Susan Carsberg
T Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield S Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd
ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN disc, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards in a trio of juvenile hurdles for Dan Skelton in late 2024 and showed nothing on first outing for new connections after 15 months off at Huntingdon recently.
8 NO MEAN FEAT (IRE)
B g Milan - Steel Lady (IRE)
O P C F Racing Ltd
(29)
2253-4P 7 10 13
Br The Cedars Stud
T Simon Hodgson, Hook EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW stars, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame on several occasions in 2024 but has shown nothing either start this season. First-time cheekpieces need to provide a spark. Star RatingHHIII
9 GENBU (GB)
(47)
B g Kameko (USA) - Gypsy Carnival
O Moorland Racing
T Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
P43660 D 4 10 13
Br Newhall Estate Farm
RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fortunate winner of juvenile hurdle at Wetherby in October, left clear at the last, and has found things tougher since, including back on the level latest First run for yard after leaving Sam England
10 LORD OF THE GLANCE (GB) (19) U0-0022 BF 7 10 11
B g Passing Glance - Tilinisi (IRE)
O In The Pink Partnership
T Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br P. A. Pritchard
S Winwood Construction UK Ltd
PINK, YELLOW chevron, PINK sleeves, YELLOW stars and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed first form over hurdles when runner-up behind class-dropping stablemate on handicap bow at Fakenham in January. Ran at least as well when filling same spot at Plumpton (15.9f) subsequently and seems sure to go well again. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 77
11 RITAAN (IRE) (51) 045P 4 10 9
B f Churchill (IRE) - Emperors Pearl (IRE)
O The Posh Pundit Partnership
T Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
Br Ringfort Stud
S Georgina Nicholls RED, PURPLE epaulets, PURPLE and RED striped sleeves, hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in 3 Flat starts for Harry Eustace. New connections went to 42,000 gns and hinted at ability whilst proving headstrong in juvenile/maiden hurdles but was pulled up on handicap debut last time STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/2/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly Star Rating
12 RIVER GLANCE
(GB) (38) 06-0P00 5 10 6
B g Passing Glance - River Arrow
O Mrs M. J. Arnold Br Kevin Bishop
T Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham S Coombs Group CERISE, ROYAL BLUE quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown much in bumpers/over hurdles so far but at least gets
handicap now. Star
Number of Declared Runners
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7, 8.
Hood worn by No. 3, 11.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5.
Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12.
LEE EDWARDS
JAMES DAVIES
SEAN QUINLAN
WOODS
HARRY BROWN (7)
LILLY PINCHIN
BETTING FORECAST:
PLAY SMARTER
9-4 Lord of The Glance (GB), 4-1 Pottersjetamay (IRE), 7-1 Daring To Dream (GB), 15-2 Peace In The Park (FR), 16-1 Klapton Boy (FR), 18-1 Genbu (GB), 22-1 Beorma (IRE), River Glance (GB), 28-1 Ritaan (IRE), 33-1 No Mean Feat (IRE), 40-1 Night Burlesque (GB), 100-1 Global Eclipse (GB) RACE SUMMARY:
LORD OF THE GLANCE has found only one too good on both his handicap starts and appeals as the most solid option. Pottersjetamay is a long-standing maiden but ran creditably back in this sphere on his most recent outing and could well be on the premises again, with handicap-debutante Daring To Dream completing the shortlist.
1-2-3:
S T E V E AN D MA DE LE IN E WA NN
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H O R S E WE LF AR E
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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.
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Hurdle Race
The Steve & Madeleine Wann Back At Stratford Handicap
(Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2m 6f 7yds) for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £6150
Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 52 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 HARBOUR LIGHT (GB) (19) 000021 CD 5 12 0
B g Harbour Law - Tea Caddy
O THE AULD ALLIANCE Br The Batsford Stud
T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
PINK, DARK GREEN cross belts, DARK GREEN cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Improving sort went one better than on handicap debut when successful over C&D last time, winning in a manner that suggests he can defy an 8lb rise. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 100
2 EASTER ICON (GB) (29) 13U-005 D 7 11 10
Ch g Sixties Icon - Vive Ma Fille (GER)
O Mrs S. Bullock
Br Jonathan Mitchell
T Gary Brown, Swindon S Tote
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN star, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, BLACK stars.
TIMEFORM VIEW Continued out of sorts when well beaten fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster last time Star RatingHHIII
3 FARHH ECHO (IRE) (17) 0540P0 5 11 6
B g Farhh - Dulcet (IRE)
O Mrs G. Morgan
T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
BEIGE, DARK GREEN hoop and armlets, MAROON cap.
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with one standout effort in 2m maiden at Worcester last summer, finishing eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon on his return from 4 months off last time STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/3/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory
4 BALLERINA BOXER (IRE) (75) 15060P 8 11 6
B m Shirocco (GER) - One Can Cally (IRE)
O Mike Harris Racing & Nikki Evans Racing Br Ian Williams
T Nikki Evans, Abergavenny S Radnor Hills YELLOW, BLACK diamond, chevrons on sleeves
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winner in Ireland for William Harvey but showed nothing on
Hereford in January.
5 POOROLDMACKLEY (IRE) (29) 4513PF 7 11 1
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Parkview Delight (IRE)
O Baytree Br Mr Daniel Keating
T Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
BLACK, large BEIGE spots
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times over spring/summer but arrives on the back of another poor hurdle run, behind when falling at the last in Doncaster handicap 29 days ago Star
6 CHURCHMAN (GB) (21) 0-36352 8 10 5
B g Dunaden (FR) - Pickersleigh (IRE)
O Mr Mervyn Jones
Br Mervyn Jones
T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd YELLOW, DARK BLUE braces, hooped sleeves, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden, though posted another creditable effort in handicaps when chasing home a low-mileage sort from top yard at Hereford latest, and he should be in the mix again.
BEAU MORGAN (5)
STENHOUSE (7)
MISS ELEANOR WILLIAMS (7)
JACK HOGAN
7 HARKSMAN (GB) (75)
Br g Telescope (IRE) - Overthrow
O F J Allen & Partners
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
6 10 5
Br Richard Johnson
S FBC Manby Bowdler
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW hoop, hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Having seemingly been campaigned with handicaps in mind, he’s yet to make any impact, for all the drop back in trip/addition of first-time cheekpieces could be in his favour.
8 ANNIES GOLD (GB) (60) 653-6PP 7 10 3
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Black Annie (IRE)
O Mr S. W. Campion
Br Mr & Mrs I. Ross
T Nick Kent, Brigg S Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.
BROWN, WHITE sash, WHITE armlets and a BROWN cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up previous 2 starts and has plenty to prove.
9 SHES ALL PRIDE (IRE) (34)
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Ballyallia Pride (IRE)
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited
T Deborah Cole, Solihull
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE chevron, armlets and cap.
Br Mrs E. Costelloe
S Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Second on her sole outing in Irish points but has gone backwards under Rules, offering little on return from 13 months off at Hereford latest
10 D’GESTEEVO (GB) (64)
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Purple Patch
O Mr G. T. Lever
T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended run of
Br Mr G. T. Lever
S Brendon Powerwashers
Number of Declared Runners 10 (Exacta) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
FORECAST: 13-8 Harbour Light (GB), 11-4 Churchman (GB), 11-1 Pooroldmackley (IRE), 14-1 Harksman (GB), 16-1 Farhh Echo (IRE), 20-1 Easter Icon (GB), Shes All Pride (IRE), 22-1 D’Gesteevo (GB), 33-1 Annies Gold (GB), 50-1 Ballerina Boxer (IRE)
The Molson Coors Handicap Steeple Chase
(Class 4) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 3f 98yds)
for five yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
SEE PAGE 52 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 DUHALLOW TOMMY (IRE) (23) 364413 8 12 2
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Grannie Liz (IRE)
O John and Marion Terry
T Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Br John Hennessy
S Lawmens Limited MAROON, YELLOW stars, YELLOW and MAROON hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed following a second breathing operation and duly delivered with a ready all-the-way victory at Southwell last month. Wasn’t allowed to dominate at Wincanton next time, though, and unlikely to get his own way here either Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112
2 POLITACUS (IRE) (20)
B m Epaulette (AUS) - Santacus (IRE)
O Mr D. Shorey
1/2-4P62 8 12 0
Br M. Noonan & D. Noonan
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW check, halved sleeves, BLACK cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice over hurdles in spring 2024 and left previous chase efforts behind when second under an attacking ride in Warwick mares handicap (2m, good to soft) last time Major claims off an unchanged mark. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 110
3 REGAL RENAISSANCE
(GB) (38) 22-23F4 D 8 11 12
B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Aisance (FR)
O Ludlow Racing Partnership
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE sleeves, RED cap.
Br Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh
S Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences at Warwick early last term and has posted some decent efforts in defeat since, including when returning from a break at Ludlow (2 1/2m, soft) where she loomed up before fading from the second-last This drop in trip is an interesting move and she has to enter calculations Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 108
4 GOTTHEREINTHEEND (IRE) (15) 425-101 7 11 11
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Highland Flower (IRE)
O Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Br Mrs Deborah Hobson
T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
EMERALD GREEN, BLACK cross belts and armlets
TIMEFORM VIEW Switch to front-running tactics worked the oracle when opening hurdles account at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. No show at the same course next time but subsequently underwent a breathing operation and back on-song when making a winning chase debut at Fakenham (21f, good to soft) recently. Star RatingHHHII Official
5 TWO TO TANGO (GB) (90) 53-2322 8 11 8
B g Kayf Tara - Folie Dancer
O Mr J. R. Lavelle
Br Mr J. R. Lavelle & Dr Mark Scott
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough S Hatherden Horse Transport
WHITE, DARK BLUE sash, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who posted plenty of creditable efforts over hurdles and similar story sent chasing, again finding only one too good at Leicester (2m, good to soft) during the Christmas period Perhaps the addition of cheekpieces will help eke out a bit more and, if so, he will have a fighting chance Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 104
6 BALLYHIHO (IRE) (19) 041234 BF 6 10 12
B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Merry Tess (IRE)
O Smith, Redknapp, Pocock, Lestrange Br Mrs Jacqueline Donnelly
T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE seams, WHITE sleeves, RED and WHITE striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form under an enterprising front-running ride when seeing off 9 rivals over hurdles at Worcester (2 1/2m, good) at the end of August. Possibly needed the run back from a break here recently and hopes can be high that she will make a chaser (runner-up twice from starts in maiden points). Star RatingHHHII
KEVIN BROGAN
JONATHAN BURKE
LIAM HARRISON
CHARLIE TODD
RICHIE MCLERNON
2025: SIAM PARK (IRE) 6 11 2 Brendan Powell 13-8 (Joe Tizzard) 9 ran
BETTING FORECAST:
10-3 Gotthereintheend (IRE), 4-1 Politacus (IRE), Two To Tango (GB), 9-2 Duhallow Tommy (IRE), 11-2 Regal Renaissance (GB), 11-1 Ballyhiho (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY:
This drop in trip could prove to be a blessing for REGAL RENAISSANCE, especially in what promises to be a strongly-run race. Indeed, she moved up threateningly in the back straight over 2 1/2m at Ludlow last time before giving way in the closing stages and, in addition to dropping in trip, she’s also eased in class here. Politacus took a step forward in this sphere at Warwick and she is feared most ahead of Two To Tango.
1-2-3: 1.REGAL RENAISSANCE 2.POLITACUS (IRE) 3.TWO TO TANGO
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The OOH Cooling Handicap Hurdle Race
(Class 4)
TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £7650
Owners Prize Money Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96)
SEE PAGE 52 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 TELHIMLISTEN (IRE) (411) 4P54/12- 10 12 0
B g Fame And Glory - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE)
O A. C. O’Keeffe
Br Michael C. Griffin
T Jennie Candlish, Leek S Equine Products UK Ltd
EMERALD GREEN, BLACK spots, WHITE sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Has an excellent strike rate for current yard, though carried head awkwardly/hung left late on when second of 5 at Plumpton in February last year, and has something to find at the weights even if ready to roll Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110
2 MORNING MAYHEM (GB) (15) 1B3131 5 11 13
B g Dragon Dancer - Midnight Mayhem (IRE)
O Felstead Partnership
Br Christopher T. Dawson
T Nick Scholfield, Lambourn S Nick Scholfield Racing GREY, BLACK cross belts, BLACK cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed progress when landing a third success of the season in sharper-than-ideal conditions at Fakenham (2m) last time, and he cannot be discounted with longer trip likely to be in his favour Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 109
3 OAKLEY (GER) (45) 3-P3104 8 11 12
B g Protectionist (GER) - Ovambo Lady (GER)
O Mr R. E. R. Williams
T Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
BLACK, WHITE hoop, BLACK sleeves, WHITE stars
Br Dr A. Bolte u. Dr H. H. Leimbach
TIMEFORM VIEW Seemingly won with plenty in hand at Hereford in November but has failed to back that up in 2 attempts, for all there was some mitigation for failing to see out his race on testing ground there last time
4 CALIACH POINT (IRE) (29) 44-P204 6 11 12
B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Close To Shore (IRE)
O Mr T. P. Radford
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
DARK GREEN, MAROON stars, MAROON cap.
Br Victor Connolly
S Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Second in 2m maiden at Doncaster earlier in season but didn’t improve for the switch to handicaps when well held fourth of 13 at Newbury. First-time cheekpieces could help sharpen up his jumping, at least.
5 JUAN BERMUDEZ (GB) (173) 05-3106 CD 7 11 8
Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Long Face (USA)
O Mr N. Stockley
T Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br Newsells Park Stud
DARK BLUE, WHITE stripe, DARK BLUE and PINK check sleeves, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time course winner looked to be back in form before a late error did for him in a handicap here in October, and the booking of Harry Cobden very much catches the eye on his return.
6 SOLDIER’S LEAP (IRE) (40) 23-1155 CD
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lindy Lou
O Mrs I. Hodge
T Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br A. H. B. Hodge
S Fresh Air
WHITE, BLACK sleeves and collar, WHITE cuffs, hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the first leg of a double over C&D in the autumn and though he again found life tougher in this grade when fifth of 13 at Carlisle last time, returning to a sharper track will benefit.
SEAN QUINLAN
KIELAN WOODS
RADFORD (10)
BEAU MORGAN (5)
7
GET
THE VALUE
(IRE) (36) 12400P C 8 11 6
B g Getaway (GER) - Valsugana (IRE)
O The Cross Racing Club Br A. P. Heskin Ltd
T John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
DARK GREEN, LIGHT GREEN epaulets and armlets
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at this track in March last year but has completely lost his form, for all the ground was against him at Warwick last time. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going Star RatingHHIII
8 MOON OVER CLYRO (GB) (169) 0/-230 6 11 6
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend
O Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Br Kevin & Anne Glastonbury
T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon S Tote
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, armlets and star on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 6-y-o placed in back-to-back Worcester maidens before finishing well held off a very harsh opening mark at Chepstow in October Further 5-month absence suggests he’s not the easiest to keep sound, either
9
WHATSGOINGONMARVIN
(IRE)
(42) 026 4 10 11
B g Camelot - Cry Me A River (IRE)
O Mr Martin Gowing & Mr David Jewers Br Lynch Bages Ltd
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest S Fairplay Exchange
Handicap debutant WHATSGOINGONMARVIN
goes well here
the up for his emerging yard. 1-2-3:
R A C E CO ND IT IO NS
First Race 1.40 - THE RICHARDS 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, March 23rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Melissa and Thomas Masters have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 17 entries at £40. - Closed March 23rd, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.15 - THE LUKE AND MICHAELA’S 1ST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2995 to the winning horse The second to receive £1379, the third £689 and the fourth £345. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 23rd and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £8000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £10000. The Steve & Madeleine Wann have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable The post-race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS. 11 entries at £25. - Closed March 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2295; Second £1148; Third £574; Fourth £287. (Penalty Value £2995.30)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.47 - THE HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY STEVE PARSONS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £42 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m March 26th. Penalties, after March 21st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb The family of Steve Parsons have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 13 entries at £53. - Closed March 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.17 - THE MADELEINE WANN - WEIGHT LOSS COACH NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4039 to the winning horse The second to receive £1858, the third £929, the fourth £465 and the fifth £231. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, March 23rd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after March 21st, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb With executive thanks to Steve & Madeleine Wann for sponsoring and providing the £50 BTO to the stable hand in charge of the best turned out horse in the race 19 entries at £32. - Closed March 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.57 - THE STEVE & MADELEINE WANN BACK AT STRATFORD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 23rd and pay £21 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Penalties, after March 21st, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Steve & Madeleine Wann have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse 17 entries at £21. - Closed March 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.33 - THE MOLSON COORS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £33 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Penalties, after March 21st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Molson Coors has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse 11 entries, 1 at £7 and 10 at £33. - Closed March 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.08 - THE OOH COOLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4039 to the winning horse The second to receive £1858, the third £929, the fourth £465 and the fifth £231. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Penalties, after March 21st, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Executive thanks to Ooh Cooling for sponsoring and providing the £50 Best Turned Out Prize in this race 21 entries at £38. - Closed March 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96)
SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE.
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