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
Parade Ring Copper Coffee- serving high quality coffee & a great range of cakes & snacks Brisket Bros-Brisket Burgers, Pulled Pork Burgers & Loaded Fries Greek Boxed Meals CamperVin Bar-Full range of draught beers, lagers, cider & wines & spirits
Pavilion /Paddock Lane Entrance Bar-draught lager & cider together with wines & spirits Fish / Chicken and Chips
WELCOME TO STRATFORD RACES On behalf of everyone at Stratford Racecourse, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff, sponsors, members and racegoers joining us for today's fixture. We are delighted to host another exciting afternoon of racing and thank you for your support. Your enthusiasm and commitment are what make race days such special occasions, and we hope you enjoy a memorable and successful day with us. A particular thank you goes to our valued sponsors. Their generous support is vital to the success of our racing programme and enables us to continue delivering high-quality racing and hospitality throughout the season. We encourage everyone to support the businesses and organisations that support our sport. We would also like to offer a special welcome and our sincere thanks to the owners with runners today. Your investment, passion and dedication are at the heart of British racing, and we are grateful for the continued confidence you place in our sport. We wish all owners the very best of luck and hope you enjoy seeing your horses compete this afternoon. Whether you are visiting us for the first time or are a regular supporter, we hope you have an enjoyable day and that the racing provides plenty of excitement from the first race to the last. Thank you for being with us and for helping to make today's meeting a success. We wish all connections the best of luck and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Mrs Ilona Barnett Managing Director and Company Secretary
CONTENTS Guide to the Racecourse .............................................................................................. 4-5 Map of the Racecourse ................................................................................................. 6-7 Track Facts .........................................................................................................................8 Reading the Racecard........................................................................................................9 Officials ............................................................................................................................51 4.05pm The Power Utilities Group Conditional Jockeys' Selling Handicap Hurdle Race ....... 16 4.40pm The What The Frunk: The Geely EX2 Novices' Hurdle Race ..................20 5.15pm
The Allan Atkinson Handicap Hurdle Race ......................................................24
5.45pm
The Wynchwood Handicap Chase................................................................................................ 32
6.15pm
The Rich Ellis's 60th Vinyl Countdown Handicap Hurdle Race....................36
6.45pm The Envesca Safety Champions Handicap Chase .............................................. 42 7.15pm
The Andy Townsend Memorial Mares' Handicap Hurdle Race................... 46
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GUIDE TO THE RACECOURSE 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.
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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.
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Stables
Car Park
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20 7 6 Paddock Finishing post Evacuation point
Water jump
19 7 18 Course Enclosure
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- Main Entrance
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- Honest Café
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- Grandstand
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- The Stables Café
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- Chris Rookes Bar
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- Weighing Room
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- Racecourse office
7
- Toilets
11
- Bridge Bar
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- Pravha Bar
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- Owners and Trainers room
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- Champagne Bar
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Hospitality Boxes
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Swift / Swallow Box
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Kestrel Box
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Avon Suite
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Director’s Box
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Main Enclosure
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Last fence
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- Bookmakers
17 - The Paddock Pavilion / Owners facility
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- Gallery Restaurant
18 - The Falstaff Bar [Centre Course]
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- Disabled Toilet and Baby Changing
19 - Centre Course Café
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- Picnic Benches
20 - Catering units
First Aid
Racecourse facilities
Boxes
Disabled facilities
Bars
Toilets
Restaurant / Dining
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TRACK FACTS TRACK DESCRIPTION
3m4f C 2m1f110y C
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.
open ditch
2m6f H
2m110y H 3m3f H
Finish Water Jump
2m7f C
open ditch
2m4f C 2m3f H 2m5f110y C
Grandstand
TOP COURSE TRAINERS LEADING TRAINERS AT STRATFORD (2021-2026) WITH RUNNERS: D SKELTON (34 wins from 142 runners, 24%) runs AT THE OCHE (4.05), GAMBINO (4.40), NOTNOWLINDA (6.15). F O’BRIEN (19 wins from 96 runners, 20%) runs MOJO EGO (4.05), MISTRAL BLUE (7.15). MR J SNOWDEN (18 wins from 70 runners, 26%) runs JACKSTELL (6.15). G HANMER (17 wins from 82 runners, 21%) runs SIR TIVO (5.45). O MURPHY (14 wins from 69 runners, 20%) runs KING’S SCHOLAR (4.40).
TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: D SKELTON (7 wins from 17 runners, 41%) runners listed above. W GREATREX (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs JARAMILLO (6.15). A HONEYBALL (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs BREAKING COVER (5.45). N SCHOLFIELD (2 wins from 15 runners, 13%) runs RAFFLES NOBU (4.05), PREMIER FANTASY (6.45). O MURPHY (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runners listed above.
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2021-2026) WITH RIDES: SEAN BOWEN (34 wins from 128 rides, 27%) rides JET PATROL (5.15), SIR TIVO (5.45), GONE IN SIXTY (6.45). HARRY SKELTON (28 wins from 93 rides, 30%) rides GAMBINO (4.40), NOTNOWLINDA (6.15). GAVIN SHEEHAN (23 wins from 110 rides, 21%) rides JACKSTELL (6.15). SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (19 wins from 101 rides, 19%) rides ROARING HOME (6.15). HARRY BANNISTER (13 wins from 60 rides, 22%) rides KEEP ME POSTED (6.45).
JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: HARRY SKELTON (7 wins from 18 rides, 39%) rides listed above. SEAN BOWEN (3 wins from 18 rides, 17%) rides listed above. HARRY REED (3 wins from 8 rides, 38%) rides PREMIER FANTASY (6.45). STAN SHEPPARD (2 wins from 3 rides, 67%) rides CONNEMARA JOE (5.15), LADY BEE GREAT (7.15). SEAN QUINLAN (2 wins from 7 rides, 29%) rides CAPTAIN COOL (5.45).
WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 4.05 CHILLHI (won off 104 down 12lb to 92); 5.15 WESTERN SOLDIER (won off 89 down 3lb to 86); 6.15 PORTER IN THE PARK (won off 118 down 3lb to 115); 6.45 A DUBLIN JOB (won off 107 down 15lb to 92); 7.15 QUICK OF THE NIGHT (won off 89 down 9lb to 80).
CLASSY TIPS The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 4.05 PIGEON HOUSE (down 3 grades).
STABLE MOVES 4.05 MOUNTAIN PORT has moved from Debbie Cody to Daisy Hitchins; 4.40 TAZMAN DAN has moved from Patrick Kiely to S Edmunds.
LONGEST TRAVELLERS CHILLHI (4.05) trained by B Murphy, Ireland. NORTHWEST PASSAGE (4.40) trained by I Furtado, Easingwold, distance of 171 miles. LANGTON WOLD (5.15) & DINONS (6.15) trained by B Ellison, Malton, distance of 165 miles. DON’T REIN ME IN (4.40) & TIME TO BITE (6.15) trained by C Honour, Ashburton, distance of 161 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 3rd September.
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B g East of Heaven (IRE) - Eden de Coeur (FR) O The Hon Mrs A. E. Heber-Percy Br N. Burlot, Olivier Burlot & Michel le Bris T H. D. Daly, Ludlow
S Hodnet Hall Gardens
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE triple diamond and armlets, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW quartered cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 2-1 in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m (heavy) last month, beating Slew Charm by 3. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 12
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Birthplace of Horse Days since Last Run 8 Previous Performance 9 Age 10 Weight
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TODAY’S JOCKEYS & TRAINERS Listed below are the Jockeys & Trainers in action at today’s meeting. JOCKEYS Jack Andrews
Robbie David
Beau Morgan
Philip Armson
Lee Edwards
Nathan Moscrop
6.45
5.15
Harry Atkins
4.05
Chad Bament 5.45
4.40 4.40
Harry Kimber
5.15, 5.45, 6.45
Tom Broughton
5.15, 5.45, 7.15
Mr Sam Burton
4.05
4.05 5.15
Bryan Carver 4.40, 6.15
Rian Corcoran 4.05
7.15
Lilly Pinchin
5.15
Jack Quinlan 6.45, 7.15
5.15
Harry Skelton 4.40, 6.15
Nick Slatter 4.05, 7.15
Callum Pritchard
Toby McCain-Mitchell
5.15, 7.15
4.40, 6.45
5.15, 6.45, 7.15
7.15
Stan Sheppard
7.15
Brendan Powell
Miss Imogen Mathias
Gavin Sheehan
6.15
Ben Poste
Charlie Maggs
William Shanahan 6.15
Oscar Palmer
Benjamin Macey
6.45
7.15 4.40
5.45
Harry Reed 4.40
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
6.15, 6.45
Sean Quinlan
5.45
6.45
Fern O’Brien
Tom Hutsby
5.15, 5.45
Sean Bowen
David Noonan
Charlie Hammond
6.45
James Best
5.15, 6.15
6.45, 7.15
Cameron Johnstone-Baker
Harry Bannister
4.05
4.05
Jack Stenhouse Jack Tudor 6.45
Sam Twiston-Davies 6.15
Richard Upton 6.15
TRAINERS Richard Armson
Ivan Furtado
Emma Lavelle
Nick Scholfield
Faye Bramley
Warren Greatrex
Tracey Leeson
Matt Sheppard
Shaun Lycett
Dan Skelton
5.15
5.45
Jennie Candlish 5.45
Anthony Carson 7.15
Ben Case 6.45
Michael Chapman
5.15
Belinda Clarke 6.45
Henry Daly 6.15
Sarah-Jayne Davies
5.15, 6.45
Samuel Drinkwater 7.15
4.40 6.15 7.15
5.15, 6.45 5.45
Daisy Hitchins Clare Hobson
5.15, 6.15
6.45
6.15
Chris Honour
James Owen
4.40, 6.15
4.05, 5.15
Charles & Adam Pogson
7.15
4.05
Dave Roberts
7.15
7.15
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Joe Tickle
4.05, 7.15
Henry Oliver
5.45
5.45 5.15
4.40, 5.45
Anthony Honeyball
6.15
4.40
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill
4.40, 6.45
Neil King
Rob Summers
Fergal O’Brien
4.05
4.05, 4.40, 6.15
Barry Murphy Olly Murphy
6.45
5.15, 6.45, 7.15
Jamie Snowden
4.05
Nigel Hawke
4.05, 6.45
Seamus Mullins 5.15, 7.15
Gary Hanmer
6.45
Brian Ellison
5.15
Alex Hales
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
Tom Ellis
7.15
Tom Gretton
4.40
Stuart Edmunds
6.15
Christian Williams Max Young 6.45
CASH AND CARD PAYMENTS
CASH AND CARD PAYMENTS ARE TAKEN AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AROUND THE COURSE
Entrances for entry badges (all entrances)
Cash and Card
Racecards to purchase
Cash and Card
Chris Rookes Bar (ground floor near entrance)
Card only
Pravha Bar (upstairs near main entrance)
Cash & Card
G/S Bar (downstairs)
Card only
G/S Tattersalls Bar (downstairs)
Cash and Card
Aspall Bridge Bar (upstairs in Grandstand)
Cash & Card
Champagne Bar (champagne also located on all other bars)
Card only
Owners/ Trainers Bar
Cash & Card
External Catering Concessions
Cash & Card
Centre Course Bar (when open)
Cash & Card
Owners & Trainers Paddock Pavilion
Cash & Card
Gallery Restaurant
Card only
Hospitality Boxes
Card only
Stables Café
Cash & Card
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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.
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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.
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Should your horse happen to win, present your betting ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.
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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.
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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.
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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
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3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2
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5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2
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8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3
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Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3
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Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4
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Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4
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The Power Utilities Group Conditional Jockeys’ Selling Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds) for four, five, six and seven yrs old Total prize fund £7150 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (Penalty Value £3775.91) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
1 ST RACE
No./Horse
FORM
1 PIGEON HOUSE (IRE) (49) (£10000) 521-P2P
Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Zaitana (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE)) O New Vision Bloodstock Br Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L. T Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield S Tote RED, WHITE chevron, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE stars, RED cap, WHITE star.
Age st
O OWNER B BREEDER T TRAINER S SPONSOR
lb
6 12 0
TIMEFORM VIEW Made all in a 2m Catterick claiming hurdle on final start for Jennie Candlish. Very much a mixed bag for new connections, finishing a close second in 4-runner handicap at Market Rasen before out of his depth in the Summer Hurdle there last time. Should at least benefit from sizeable drop in class. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 118
2 AT THE OCHE (IRE) (13) (£10000)
Jockey
BEAU MORGAN
5222-1B BF 5 11 8
Ch g Ocovango - Carnival Flag (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) O Hools & Forces Partnership Br Peter Molony T Dan Skelton, Alcester S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) YELLOW, BLACK hollow box, YELLOW and WHITE hooped sleeves, BLACK and YELLOW quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Twiston-Davies yard who has improved for Dan Skelton. Made a successful start over fences (following a breathing operation) at Uttoxeter and was still in the hunt when brought down at the last at Worcester since. The one to beat off 5lb lower hurdles mark. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 112
3 MOUNTAIN PORT (IRE) (64) (£10000) 0/0000-0
B g Portage (IRE) - Ringadingadoo (Karinga Bay) O Troika Racing Br William Kenneally T Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne GREY, PINK seams, GREY cap.
7 10 12
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a maiden hurdle at Tramore (150/1) in 2024/25 for Kieran Purcell. No impact in handicaps for a couple of Irish yards since, latterly on reappearance at Wexford in early-July. Bit to prove dropped into selling handicap by new connections. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 102
4 VERSATILE (IRE) (9) (£10000)
3-43404
HARRY ATKINS (3)
ROBBIE DAVID
5 10 6
B g Siyouni (FR) - Flora Danica (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) O Pontoon racing Br AirlieStud/SMRogers&FlaxmanStablesIreLtd T James Owen, Newmarket S The Rare Breed Meat Company LIGHT BLUE, PINK spots, armlets and star on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t kicked on from promising start over hurdles. Wasn’t disgraced when 12 lengths fourth in 2m handicap here last month, though underlined he isn’t one for maximum trust when refusing to race on the Flat subsequently. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 96
5 MOJO EGO (IRE) (13) (£10000)
RIAN CORCORAN
0-06163 BF 6 10 5
B g Intello (GER) - Never Green (IRE) (Halling (USA)) O Mr R. De la Haye Br Clare Castle Farm T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S BresBet RED, WHITE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, RED stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, RED star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Dug deep to fend off a next-time-out winner when successful on stable debut at Worcester in early-June. In similar form when 3 1/2 lengths third over same C&D (ahead of Raffles Nobu) and hasn’t been long with current yard (placed off higher marks last season). Star Rating Official BHA Rating 95
6 RAFFLES NOBU (FR) (8) (£10000)
421353
TOM BROUGHTON
6 10 2
B g Authorized (IRE) - Utopie des Bordes (FR) (Antarctique (IRE)) O Mr Michael Ogburn Br Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede T Nick Scholfield, Lambourn S Nick Scholfield Racing MAROON, BLACK stripe.
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong traveller who capitalised on a much-reduced mark/snapped a long losing run at Newton Abbot last month. Has typically flattered to deceive since, though probably still in form following 9 1/2 lengths Star Rating Official BHA Rating 89 JACK STENHOUSE (5) third at Fontwell latest. Place claims from 3lb out of the handicap.
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7 CHILLHI (IRE) (48) (£10000)
0-030PP CD 6 10 2
B g Churchill (IRE) - Hi Katriona (IRE) (Second Empire (IRE)) O Mr L. H. Evans Br Mr John Webb T Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE chevrons, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE spots, striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Won this corresponding event 12 months ago when trained by James Owen. Has tumbled in the weights following an underwhelming year for current connections, not fancying it one bit on chasing debut at Newton Abbot last time. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 88
CHARLIE MAGGS
Number of Declared Runners 7 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.
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2025: CHILLHI (IRE) 5 10 13 Nathan Howie 13-8 (James Owen) 5 ran
BETTING FORECAST: 9-4 At The Oche (IRE), 3-1 Mojo Ego (IRE), 7-2 Raffles Nobu (FR), 15-2 Versatile (IRE), 14-1 Pigeon House (IRE), 20-1 Chillhi (IRE), 40-1 Mountain Port (IRE) RACE SUMMARY: AT THE OCHE can capitalise on a lower hurdles mark to make it 2 wins from 3 since joining the Skeltons. Mojo Ego and Raffles Nobu are most likely to fill the places. 1-2-3: 1.AT THE OCHE (IRE) 2.MOJO EGO (IRE) 3.RAFFLES NOBU (FR) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
POWER UTILITIES
Power Utilities have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse.
Happy Birthday to Beverley Carr, with love from Ben, Josie and Ania x
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1 ST RACE
THE RESULT...
2 ND R A C E 4 . 4 0 P M
The What The Frunk: The Geely Ex2 Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race) TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
O OWNER B BREEDER T TRAINER S SPONSOR
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FORM
Age st
lb
1 GAMBINO (IRE) (7)
3-11
5 11 12
Jockey
2 ND RACE
B g Churchill (IRE) - Little Kodi (IRE) O Mr Des Grech Br Petrus Breeding Investments T Dan Skelton, Alcester S The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE star, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE stars.
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty when behind a fairly useful pair with experience on hurdling debut at Newbury in March. Made the most of a couple of good openings at Cartmel (17f) this summer and will need to pull out more now tackling a better-quality novice. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 119
2 KING’S SCHOLAR (IRE) (100)
4-11 D
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Scholarly O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate KING S Br Scholarly Partnership T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote S Morson Group PURPLE, WHITE stars on sleeves, PURPLE cap, WHITE star.
5 11 12
TIMEFORM VIEW Bordering on useful up to 1 3/4m on Flat for Ed Walker and showed the benefit of his initial experience over hurdles in a first-time tongue strap when readily landing 2m maiden at Southwell in May. Made hard work of defying a penalty at Worcester but retains plenty of potential with 10-lb claimer up. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 123
3 PIONEER PETE (GB) (91)
2431-21 D
B g Frontiersman - Premier Blanc O Furlong Friends Br Mrs Anthea L. Morshead T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham S Wasdell Group PINK and DARK BLUE diamonds, DARK BLUE and PINK halved sleeves.
650-
TOM HUTSBY (10)
6 11 12
TIMEFORM VIEW Justified support in a 2m Wetherby maiden in late March prior to finding only one too good in a highly competitive Punchestown handicap (2m). Overcame a mixed round of jumping to land the odds back in novice company at Worcester (2m) in June and has leading claims once more. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 125
4 TAZMAN DAN (IRE) (153)
HARRY SKELTON
JONJO O’NEILL JR.
5 11 0
Ch g Dansant - Sunnydale High (IRE) O Mr David John Ranson Br John P. O’Callaghan T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard S Science Supplements LIGHT BLUE and MAUVE check, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, MAUVE and LIGHT BLUE check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than on debut when fifth of 8 in a heavy-ground Wexford bumper in March. Failed to repeat that effort under less testing conditions at Cork, though. Off 5 months ahead of this switch to hurdling for new yard (formerly trained by P. Kiely). Star Rating Official BHA Rating - CHARLIE HAMMOND
5 BAILEY’S LUCK (GB) (43)
P0
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Dharma Rain (IRE) O Mr Barry White Br Mr Barry White T Clare Hobson, Royston S Clare Hobson Racing DARK GREEN, PINK stars on sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, PINK star.
4 10 12
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held on his only outing on the Flat and has shown no promise either start over hurdles. Star Rating Official BHA Rating -
6 DON’T REIN ME IN (GB) (167)
2040-
B g Dartmouth - Miss Ranger (IRE) O Mr C. Honour Br Philip Maloney T Chris Honour, Ashburton S Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd RED, WHITE star, WHITE and RED halved sleeves, RED cap, WHITE stars.
4 10 12
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed once from 3 starts in bumpers but the form is no better than modest and was in need of the experience sent hurdling at Exeter in March. Looks one for handicaps later on. Star Rating Official BHA Rating -
20
BEN POSTE
BRYAN CARVER
7 NORTHWEST PASSAGE (GB) (26)
05-
4 10 12
Gr or Ro g Ulysses (IRE) - Dijlah O Ontoawinner & Alfa Site Services Ltd Br Clearwater Stud T Ivan Furtado, Easingwold YELLOW and WHITE (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, WHITE armlets, YELLOW cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner at 1 1/4m on the Flat. Just minor promise in a pair of hurdle starts last winter and, whilst he remains capable of better, is possibly more one for handicaps after this run. Star Rating Official BHA Rating -
WILLIAM SHANAHAN (5)
Number of Declared Runners 7 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
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BETTING FORECAST: 11-10 Pioneer Pete (GB), 3-1 King’s Scholar (IRE), 10-3 Gambino (IRE), 25-1 Tazman Dan (IRE), 28-1 Northwest Passage (GB), 40-1 Don’t Rein Me In (GB), 250-1 Bailey’s Luck (GB) RACE SUMMARY: PIONEER PETE, King’s Scholar and Gambino all shoulder double penalties, but the first-named runner has achieved easily the most to date and is hard to oppose. The switch to conventional hurdles is a likely plus for King’s Scholar given he hasn’t looked the most natural in the jumping department and he’s feared most. 1-2-3: 1.PIONEER PETE 2.KING’S SCHOLAR (IRE) 3.GAMBINO (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
THE GREEN 4 MOTOR COMPANY
The Green 4 Motor Company have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. GREAT BRITISH BONUS The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards the breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out 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 HBLB.
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2 ND RACE
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Allan Atkinson (Al)
All was a giant of a man. He wasn’t seven feet tall or anything but when the sad and untimely task of organising his funeral fell to myself and one of his closest friends Allan Turner, we were deluged with condolences and genuine offers of help by a huge number of people whose lives All had influenced and enriched and when the funeral was done, we knew there had to be more to remember him. He had been a bookmaker earlier in his life and was a massive racing fan and when Allan suggested sponsoring a race in his honour, I instinctively knew he was right. It says something of the man that our problem when filling a coach to travel from Kidderminster for today was working out who not to invite in order to keep numbers manageable. All was a minor celebrityy in Kidderminster. Affter bookmaking, he had run a snooker club (with Allan in his later years) and he was one of those people who truly was known by everyone in town. Not only that but he was extremely popular too and a word that cropped up time and again after we lost him was “gentleman”. He was kind, generous, knowledgeable and sociable and he would have relished watching a Hurdle race, so this seems a wonderfully fitting way to remember him. Our group will cheer the winner home this afternoon and enjoy a great day to celebrate the man after whom this race is named. I hope he’s found a vantage point to watch it from too.
3 RD R A C E 5 . 1 5 P M
The Allan Atkinson Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) for three yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £8650 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06) SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. Age st
O OWNER B BREEDER T TRAINER S SPONSOR
No./Horse
FORM
lb
1 JET PATROL (IRE) (16)
1P6-452 CD 9 12 0
Jockey
Br g Jet Away - Caramaleta (IRE) O Mr Martin Ward Br Doyle Brothers T James Owen, Newmarket S Tamara Louise Floral Designs ORANGE and BLACK (quartered), BLACK sleeves, ORANGE armlets.
TIMEFORM VIEW Isn’t the most robust, but he ran right up to his best when 1 3/4-length second in a solid handicap for the grade over C&D last time (having won the corresponding event 12 months prior). Capable of running a big race off 2lb higher. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 97
3 RD RACE
2 LANGTON WOLD (IRE) (12)
B g Cotai Glory - Ceylon Round (FR) O Brian Ellison Racing Club & Mr M Dale T Brian Ellison, Malton BLACK and WHITE diamonds.
064322/-
SEAN BOWEN
7 11 13
Br Pat Todd S Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Positively-ridden second in a handicap hurdle and chase when last seen in this sphere in winter 2024. Has gone backwards since his return (from 19 months off ) on the Flat earlier this summer, Star Rating Official BHA Rating 96 though, and has plenty to prove back hurdling.
3 MAYDAY GAMES (IRE) (16)
NATHAN MOSCROP
P/F0-103 CD 7 11 9
B g Kingston Hill - Arbor des Champs (IRE) O Mr Robert P. Clarke Br Thomas Mulhern T Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh S Tote ORANGE, BLACK star, BLACK and ORANGE chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap, ORANGE star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who was seemingly all the better for a change of yards when scoring readily over C&D on reappearance. Back on track returned to this course when 5 1/2 lengths third (behind Jet Patrol) last time. Could get the run of the race off an unchanged mark here. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 92
4 LORD OF THE GLANCE (GB) (7)
BRENDAN POWELL
221U-23 CD 7 11 5
B g Passing Glance - Tilinisi (IRE) O In The Pink Partnership Br P. A. Pritchard T Alex Hales, Edgecote S Winwood Construction UK Ltd PINK, YELLOW chevron, PINK sleeves, YELLOW stars and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form to get off the mark over C&D in March. Offered plenty in defeat since, latterly an encouraging comeback run when 3 lengths third in a good race for the grade at Cartmel. TOBY Leading claims off a relatively quick turnaround. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 88 MCCAIN-MITCHELL (3)
5 WESTERN SOLDIER (GER) (67)
B g Soldier Hollow - Wamika (GER) O Mrs Kate Kenyon T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury MAROON, WHITE hoops, halved sleeves.
00U-45P D 8 11 3
Br Gestut Park Wiedingen S We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed his first handicap success in this sphere at Wincanton (2m) in November. Had looked to be working his way back to form before shaping as though amiss here (19f) in late-June. Good-value claimer booked and has each-way claims if back on song following 10-week break. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 86 BENJAMIN MACEY (5)
6 CONNEMARA JOE (IRE) (13)
6P-4650
B g Zambezi Sun - Broomfield Gale (IRE) O Jordan, Anstey and Morgan Br John Leahy T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury BROWN, RED hooped sleeves, quartered cap.
5 10 13
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheap purchase who was unplaced in Irish points. Failed to improve for switch to handicap in first-time cheekpieces at Worcester (50/1) last time. Hard to imagine he’ll fare much better with tongue strap added. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 82
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STAN SHEPPARD
7 GENBU (GB) (13)
33540U D
4 10 13
B g Kameko (USA) - Gypsy Carnival O Moorland Racing Br Newhall Estate Farm T Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster S Walling & Landscape Contractors RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Beat a couple of next-time-out winners when doubling his tally over hurdles in a Uttoxeter handicap (2m) in May. Now 1lb lower but didn’t look in the form to capitalise when unseating at Worcester last time. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 84 MR SAM BURTON (7)
8 SAUCATS (FR) (14)
551230
5 10 12
B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Taneshka (FR) O Bellies Syndicate Br S.A.R.L. Ecuries Babsen Courses T Joe Tickle, Tiverton S Fire Defence Servicing ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE spots.
TIMEFORM VIEW Backed up July’s breakthrough success at Newton Abbot with a couple of placed efforts. Found his run of good form coming to a halt there last time, but does have a fair record under his returning jockey. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 81 CALLUM PRITCHARD
9 BATTLE STRIDE (USA) (52)
0405-F
4 10 8
B g War of Will (USA) - Promenade Review (USA) O Mr R. J. Armson Br Brandywine Farm LLC (Jim & Pam Robinson) T Richard Armson, Melbourne YELLOW, BLACK hoop, spots on sleeves, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat performer. Best effort over hurdles came when distant fourth in a weak juvenile hurdle over C&D last autumn. Looks to have plenty on at the weights 7 weeks on from his reappearance (struggling when fell) having had a breathing operation. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 79
P00P0-0
6 10 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden with little solid form. Back from 3-month absence here. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 68
JAMES BEST
Number of Declared Runners 10 ................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8, 9, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.
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2025: HILL STATION (FR) 6 10 13 Luke Scott 8-1 (Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) 11 ran
BETTING FORECAST: 5-2 Jet Patrol (IRE), 3-1 Lord of The Glance (GB), 5-1 Mayday Games (IRE), 8-1 Saucats (FR), 10-1 Western Soldier (GER), 25-1 Langton Wold (IRE), 33-1 Connemara Joe (IRE), Genbu (GB), 50-1 Battle Stride (USA), 200-1 Raincloud (GB) RACE SUMMARY: A tough call to split C&D winners LORD OF THE GLANCE and Jet Patrol, but Alex Hales’ charge just gets the nod following an eye-catching comeback at Cartmel last week. 1-2-3: 1.LORD OF THE GLANCE 2.JET PATROL (IRE) 3.MAYDAY GAMES (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
THE POCKET SNOOKER CLUB
The Pocket Snooker Club have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 25
3 RD RACE
10 RAINCLOUD (GB) (105)
Ch m Ulysses (IRE) - Flood Warning O Mrs M. Chapman Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited T Michael Chapman, Market Rasen YELLOW, RED cross belts, RED sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap, RED stars.
PHILIP ARMSON (3)
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One Share Available This four-year-old joined CLR in June 2025 and is an exciting prospect with impeccable breeding that combines sire Maxios out of Delta Forty. His bloodline therefore has proven stamina and an ideal blend for success as a jumper. He has already shown plenty of scope at home where he has a good appetite for work. After being given time to mature – he hasn’t stopped growing since arriving at Hull Farm – his first campaign will take the traditional route into novice hurdling. One share remains and anyone interested in joining the Stratford Racing Club team and being part of The Bardman’s promising future should email info@charlielongsdonracing.com
Stratford Racing Club Donegal After a flat career in France, four-year-old Donegal is now being aimed at the novice hurdle division where his turn of speed and slick jumping sets him out as one to watch. One run away from a handicap mark, the Stratford Racecourse 2 syndicate members are set to enjoy an exciting campaign with a powerful horse that has already shown plenty of promise on the racecourse. After arriving at Hull Farm in October 2025 his potential was obvious and when Donegal two months later appeared on a track for the first time in a juvenile hurdle at Doncaster he was an immediate eye-catcher, finishing a neck second with the front pair a long way clear of the rest. He has just returned after a break during the spring and summer he is set to enjoy a busy 2026/27 campaign.
Bowmore Bowmore is a class act who came into Stratford Racing Club ownership shortly after joining Charlie from Ireland in February 2025. Now aged eight, the promise of his early years is being delivered and as a result his owners had the thrill of being part of the Cheltenham and Aintree Festivals during 2026. The CLR team spent Bowmore’s early time in the yard ensuring he was 100%, before his first run in new ownership brought an exciting secondplaced finish at Market Rasen. Bowmore went one better next time out at Newbury and after impressing during his away days at the big Spring Festivals, he then proved his liking for good ground by finishing a close third at Uttoxeter in June. Following a Summer break Charlie is considering a 2026/27 campaign which reverts to chasing, a discipline in which he showed loads of potential as a youngster in Ireland.
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4 TH R A C E 5 . 4 5 P M The Wynchwood Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONGS (2m 213yds) for four 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) SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
O OWNER B BREEDER T TRAINER S SPONSOR
No./Horse
FORM
Age st
1 BREAKING COVER (IRE) (9)
126-441
8 12 0
B g Getaway (GER) - Peace And The City (FR) O Cartwright, Langford and Saunders Br Con O’Keeffe T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster S geegeez.co.uk LIGHT BLUE, PINK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, LIGHT BLUE and PINK hooped cap.
lb
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 5 times last year and better than ever when getting his head back in front in handicap at Newton Abbot (2m, good) 9 days ago, despite another mixed round of jumping. 6lb higher now. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 135
2 CAPTAIN COOL (IRE) (16)
B g Jet Away - Legal Proceedings (IRE) O A Baxter, Sowray & White Hart T Jennie Candlish, Leek PINK, LIGHT BLUE hoop and sleeves.
CHAD BAMENT (5)
122131 CD 6 11 10 Br Margaret Kelly S Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a fine start over fences, registering a fourth success (including twice over C&D) when seeing off 5 rivals over 19f here 16 days ago. Even a further 5lb rise may not stop him. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 131
3 SONY BILL (FR) (41)
4 TH RACE
Jockey
4-5433P
SEAN QUINLAN
5 11 8
B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Eau Tenebreuse (FR) O The Cheeky Pups Br Mr Stephan Hillou Lespes et al T Faye Bramley, Lambourn S Scotty Brand Ltd ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW star, armlets and stars on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful over hurdles for Willie Mullins. Acquired by present connections for 64,000 gns and he fared better than on stable debut when third in 3m Uttoxeter novice handicap chase in July. Ran no sort of race back there since and now drops back markedly in trip. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 129
4 SIR TIVO (FR) (16)
HARRY KIMBER
1-4231P CD 12 11 3
B g Deportivo - Miss Possibility (USA) O Mrs J. A. Ashley Br Mr Christophe Jouandou T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall BLACK, MAUVE star, MAUVE sleeves, MAROON stars, BLACK cap, MAUVE stars.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth C&D success when seeing off 4 rivals (including Captain Cool) in July but he was reported to have broken a blood vessel when pulling up in the 19f race here won by Captain Cool just 16 days ago. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/8/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 124
5 IN THIS WORLD (FR) (11)
4P5-5F2
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Maia Royale (FR) O Mr Mike McCormick Br Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois T Rob Summers, Solihull BLACK, WHITE hoops, striped sleeves, RED cap.
8 10 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner over both hurdles and fences for Dan Skelton but has yet to fully fire for this yard, including a laboured effort when remote second of 4 over C&D 11 days ago. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 108
6 GOWER PRINCE (GB) (21)
P6P2-21 D
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Lady Karinga O Mrs Jan Johnson Br T. A. Harman T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham S The Towers Hotel & Spa EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW cap.
SEAN BOWEN
JAMES BEST
8 10 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Not the easiest to catch right but proved at least as good as ever after a 3-month break when winning 8-runner event at Market Rasen (17f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. However, he rarely holds form for long and could face competition for lead this time. Opposable on balance. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 108 BENJAMIN MACEY (5)
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Number of Declared Runners 6 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.
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2025: IN THE AIR (FR) 7 10 10 Ciaran Gethings 7-2 (Alastair Ralph) 6 ran
BETTING FORECAST: 9-4 Captain Cool (IRE), 5-2 Breaking Cover (IRE), 3-1 Gower Prince (GB), 9-1 Sir Tivo (FR), 16-1 Sony Bill (FR), 33-1 In This World (FR) RACE SUMMARY: CAPTAIN COOL might be good for a fourth course success of the season. Last week’s Newton Abbot scorer gets the nod for the forecast spot. 1-2-3: 1.CAPTAIN COOL (IRE) 2.BREAKING COVER (IRE) 3.SIR TIVO (FR) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
WYNCHWOOD LLP
4 TH RACE
Wynchwood LLP have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse.
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5 TH R A C E 6 . 1 5 P M The Rich Ellis’s 60th Vinyl Countdown Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2m 6f 7yds) for four yrs old and upwards, Total prize fund £9500 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3837; Second £1918; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £239. (Penalty Value £5016.95) Weights lowered 4lb. SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
O OWNER B BREEDER T TRAINER S SPONSOR
No./Horse
FORM
Age st
1 ROARING HOME (GB) (49)
541-122
7 11 11
B m Jack Hobbs - Koolala (IRE) O Joanna Wellesley & Nicola Turner Br Marston Stud T Henry Daly, Ludlow S Humphrey Butler Ltd EMERALD GREEN, BLACK star, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap.
lb
Jockey
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who completed a double in 2 1/2m mares handicap at Aintree in May (form worked out well). Narrowly denied hat-trick at Uttoxeter (23f) subsequently and only denied by a course specialist in the Cartmel Cup latest. In the form of her life and can give a good account off a career-high mark. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 116 SAM TWISTON-DAVIES
2 PORTER IN THE PARK (IRE) (94)
3320-3P C
9 11 10
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Benefit of Porter (IRE) O Andrew Gemmell & Richard Lavelle Br John Redmond T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough S Hatherden Horse Transport WHITE, RED star, sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner (over 3 1/4m) who finished 18 1/4 lengths third in a solid Market Rasen handicap (23f) in May. Didn’t look 100% at Newton Abbot the following month, however, she can go well fresh and hasn’t had many spins in Class 4 company (latest success came in this grade following a break). CAMERON STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/6/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 115 JOHNSTONE-BAKER (7)
3 JACKSTELL (FR) (67)
1115-6P
7 11 8
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Prestelle (FR) O Value Racing - Jackstell Br Mme Isabelle de Saint Anthost T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn S Fitzdares WHITE, BLACK epaulets, MAROON and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, BLACK and MAROON quartered cap.
5 TH RACE
TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole bumper start in Ireland. Apparent lazy streak didn’t stop him from completing a hat-trick on handicap hurdle debut at Plumpton (20.5f) in November. Hasn’t fired since, however, he could be worth another chance following a 10-week break (had second career breathing operation in the interim). STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 30/6/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 113
4 JARAMILLO (GB) (45)
B g Oasis Dream - Guajara (GER) O Owners Group 098 T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap.
1/3656-0
GAVIN SHEEHAN
8 11 8
Br Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof S Owners Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Employed as front runner when nearly landing a handicap hurdle double at Sedgefield in late-2024. Gone backwards following a positive start over fences, offering little on return in late-July. Hard to be confident back hurdling under inexperienced claimer. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 113 RICHARD UPTON (10)
5 JUAN BERMUDEZ (GB) (68)
652-214 C BF 7 11 5
Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Long Face (USA) O Mr N. Stockley Br Newsells Park Stud T Henry Oliver, Kinnersley DARK BLUE, WHITE stripe, DARK BLUE and PINK check sleeves, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Capped a good run of form when making all to record a fourth course success (19f) here in late-May. Couldn’t capitalise on soft lead when beaten 1 1/2 lengths here (2m) last time. Steps back up in trip significantly, which may well suit on return from 10-week break. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 110
6 TIME TO BITE (IRE) (48)
32-1302
LILLY PINCHIN
11 11 5
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Time To Act O The Chris Honour Racing Club Br Barry Murphy T Chris Honour, Ashburton S Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd RED, WHITE star, WHITE and RED halved sleeves, RED cap, WHITE stars.
TIMEFORM VIEW Front-running veteran. Finished runner-up both starts over hurdles this year, perhaps finding his stamina giving way when beaten 12 lengths at Newton Abbot (3 1/4m). Can give a good account down in trip, though may prove vulnerable to younger legs at the business end. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 110
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BRYAN CARVER
7 NOTNOWLINDA (IRE) (16)
0053-44
9 11 2
Br m Notnowcato - Moll Bawn (IRE) O Mr Michael Ariss Br Colin Motherway T Dan Skelton, Alcester S The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes BLACK, WHITE cross belts, YELLOW sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked to be building up to something when third in a mares hurdle at Uttoxeter in March. Hasn’t fired either start since, proving much easier to back (probably needed the run) over C&D last time. One to consider off career-low mark, especially if the market speaks in her favour. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 107
8 DINONS (FR) (49)
B g Balko (FR) - Beni Abbes (FR) O Brian Ellison Racing Club T Brian Ellison, Malton BLACK and WHITE diamonds.
HARRY SKELTON
323U-30 D 13 11 2 Br S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire S Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who’s won 11 of his 43 starts. Didn’t build on a promising return when well held at Cartmel in mid-July, though, and hard to be confident he can capitalise on a tumbling mark. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 107
NATHAN MOSCROP
Number of Declared Runners 8 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.
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2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
BETTING FORECAST: 11-4 Roaring Home (GB), 4-1 Jackstell (FR), 9-2 Notnowlinda (IRE), 5-1 Juan Bermudez (GB), 12-1 Porter In The Park (IRE), 14-1 Time To Bite (IRE), 25-1 Jaramillo (GB), 33-1 Dinons (FR)
1-2-3: 1.PORTER IN THE PARK (IRE) 2.ROARING HOME 3.NOTNOWLINDA (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
THE FRIENDS & FAMILY OF RICHARD ELLIS
The Friends & Family of Richard Ellis have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026. Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry.
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5 TH RACE
RACE SUMMARY: PORTER IN THE PARK could offer some each-way value in race where a few have something to prove. She’s narrowly preferred to Roaring Home, who arrives in the form of her life but does have a career-high mark to overcome. Notnowlinda and Jackstell are feared if back on song.
6 TH R A C E 6 . 4 5 P M The Envesca Safety Champions Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds) for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £9150 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3696; Second £1847; Third £924; Fourth £462; Fifth £231. (Penalty Value £4832.11) SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
O OWNER B BREEDER T TRAINER S SPONSOR
No./Horse
FORM
Age st
lb
1 HUCKLEBERRY STING (GB) (21)
1-23121
7 12 0
Jockey
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Mayberry O Babbitt Racing & Watts Br J. Westwood T Tom Ellis, Rugby S Bottlegreen ROYAL BLUE, WHITE star, WHITE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2 wins from as many visits to Market Rasen in 6-runner handicap chase there (21f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago, hard held. Capable of going well again but how much he finds for pressure when coming off the bridle remains to be seen. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 98
2 PREMIER FANTASY (IRE) (9)
1-12532
JACK ANDREWS
7 12 0
B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Strange Bird (IRE) O Roy & Louise Swinburne Br Mrs Rita Moran T Nick Scholfield, Lambourn S Nick Scholfield Racing, P.B.R Abrasives (Wton) Ltd PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE star, LIGHT BLUE and PURPLE striped sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who has matched the pick of his hurdles form back over fences recently, including after a breathing operation in small-field affair at Newton Abbot latest, though still needs a bit more to defy a BHA mark in the high 90s. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 98
3 A DUBLIN JOB (IRE) (21)
P-65565
HARRY REED
9 11 8
Ch g Ask - Coppervega (IRE) O Moorland Racing and Mark Hammond Br Sean O’Regan T Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster S Moorland Racing & Mark Hammond RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, WHITE and RED chevrons on sleeves, RED and WHITE hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful first 3 starts over fences for Harry Derham but has struggled for new yard this season, only a slow gallop allowing him to finish closer than previously when 17 1/2 lengths behind CAMERON Huckleberry Sting at Market Rasen latest. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 92 JOHNSTONE-BAKER (7)
4 JACK DOYEN (IRE) (11)
311-21U
10 11 6
B g Doyen (IRE) - Reynella Cross (IRE) O Wardington Hopefuls Br James Murtagh T Ben Case, Banbury S David Andrews Construction Limited YELLOW, RED Cross of Lorraine, hooped sleeves, RED cap, YELLOW star.
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TIMEFORM VIEW Had been one to treat with caution but gained a third win from last 4 starts at Huntingdon (2 1/2m, good) in May, going with enthusiasm. Unseated his rider after 3 month off at this course recently but was still going with zest at the time. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 90
5 DANNY’S FRIEND (IRE) (74)
0515-41
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Baby Briggs (IRE) O Sue Howell Br John Mounsey T Christian Williams, Bridgend S Dodson and Horrell WHITE, BLACK cross belts, YELLOW sleeves and cap.
7 11 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed progress/winning ways with a run under his belt in 5-runner handicap chase (7/2) at Newton Abbot (21f, good) in June, scoring impressively. 7lb higher mark may not be enough to prevent the follow up with further progress possible over this longer trip. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 86
6 ON THE PLATFORM (IRE) (62)
3P/1P/-55
JACK QUINLAN
JACK TUDOR
10 10 10
B g Valirann (FR) - Coca’s Lady (IRE) O Mrs Belinda Clarke Br Mr A. B. O’Brien T Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth EMERALD GREEN and RED check, halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and RED quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if retaining ability after 19 months off when fifth at Bangor (3m) in May. Went backwards from that effort at Market Rasen since, though. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 80
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LEE EDWARDS
7 GONE IN SIXTY (GB) (17)
4F2434 BF
9 10 6
B g Sixties Icon - Gib (IRE) O Alex Hales Racing Club Br Jeremy Gompertz T Alex Hales, Edgecote S Winwood Construction UK Ltd BLACK, YELLOW stars, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap, YELLOW star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed no ill-effects from Fakenham fall when second at Southwell in June. Has shaped as though still in reasonable heart since but gave a strong hint as to why he has only 1 win from 41 starts under Rules at Worcester latest, finishing weakly. Assessor has dropped him 6lb, though. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 76
8 KEEP ME POSTED (IRE) (17)
B g Shirocco (GER) - Canitellyou (IRE) O Mr Barry Hawkins T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury PINK, BLACK star, checked sleeves.
0P-P650
9 10 5
Br M. Fahy S Matt Sheppard
TIMEFORM VIEW Has an uninspiring profile in Ireland (including in points) and has fared no better in 2 starts for current connections. Back up markedly in trip. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 75
9 BAHTIYAR (FR) (55)
2-44256
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Baladala Reconce (FR) O Lady Susan Brooke Br Mr Joel Denis T Max Young, Sneads Green S Tote ORANGE, BROWN disc, BROWN cap, ORANGE spots.
10 WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE (IRE) (11) 03-0033 D
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Medimli (IRE) O Neil Tucker & Partners Br Philip Rothwell T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton S Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed WHITE and RED diabolo, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets and star on cap.
BEN POSTE
8 10 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Last win came in December 2024 and, while he wasn’t disgraced from 4lb out of the weights in 8-runner event here (21f ) on most recent outing, he tends to be found wanting at the business end. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 69
11 HONNEUR DE SIVOLA (FR) (165) 5/366PP-
HARRY BANNISTER
8 10 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who has questions to answer on the back of successive modest displays. Engaged 4.35 Bangor Friday. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 75
Ch g Petillo (FR) - Loachapoka (GER) O Mr Harry Hobson T Clare Hobson, Royston ROYAL BLUE, WHITE sleeves, halved cap.
SEAN BOWEN
DAVID NOONAN
9 10 2
Br Mr Gilles Trapenard & Mr Max Trapenard S Clare Hobson Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who showed nothing in a handful of starts last season. First-time visor applied on return to chasing. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 69
BRENDAN POWELL
Number of Declared Runners 11 ................................................................................................(Exacta) Visor worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8, 9.
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2025: RADHARC NA SLAINE (IRE) 8 10 2 Sean Bowen 9-2 (David Rees) 9 ran
BETTING FORECAST: 5-2 Danny’s Friend (IRE), 11-4 Huckleberry Sting (GB), 13-2 Jack Doyen (IRE), 17-2 Premier Fantasy (IRE), 10-1 Gone In Sixty (GB), 16-1 Watchoutitscookie (IRE), 28-1 On The Platform (IRE), 33-1 Bahtiyar (FR), 80-1 A Dublin Job (IRE), Keep Me Posted (IRE), Honneur de Sivola (FR)
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THE RESULT...
RACE SUMMARY: DANNY’S FRIEND resumed winning ways in impressive fashion at Newton Abbot in June and, with the extra distance potentially triggering further improvement, a 7lb higher mark may not be enough to prevent the follow up. Jack Doyen was still going with zest when unseating his rider here recently and remains one to bear in mind now he’s seemingly a reformed character, while the strong-travelling Huckleberry Sting is also respected as a last-time-out scorer. 1-2-3: 1.DANNY’S FRIEND (IRE) 2.JACK DOYEN (IRE) 3.HUCKLEBERRY STING FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
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7 TH R A C E 7 . 1 5 P M The Andy Townsend Memorial Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2m 6f 7yds) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares
Total prize fund £6000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2423; Second £1211; Third £606; Fourth £303; Fifth £151. (Penalty Value £3168.60) SEE PAGE 50 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
O OWNER B BREEDER T TRAINER S SPONSOR
No./Horse
FORM
Age st
lb
1 MISTRAL BLUE (GB) (17)
P-53160
8 12 0
Jockey
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Mistral Reine O Make Mine A Double Partnership Br Sara Dennis & Dominic & Sarah Reilly T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S BresBet EMERALD GREEN and PINK (quartered), EMERALD GREEN sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap, PINK star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Beat Parikarma by 4 1/2 lengths when notching third career success in mares company at Uttoxeter (23f) in June. No impact in slightly better company since, however, she’s a definite player if bouncing back on return to a mares 0-100 handicap. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 99
2 LEAVE HER TO ME (GB) (51)
1/150P-6 C
B m Kayf Tara - Marie Deja La (FR) O Mr L. Gill Br Miss Amanda Lysaght T David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold S Pragnell BLACK, ORANGE chevron, BLACK sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE cap.
8 11 13
TIMEFORM VIEW Course bumper winner. Clearly had issues since completing a double in a solid race for the grade (beat Roaring Home) at Warwick last May. Has been given a breathing operation since her comeback run (well held) at Worcester Star Rating Official BHA Rating 98 in mid-July. At least warrants a market check back in mares company.
3 PARIKARMA (IRE) (21)
5-32023
B m Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Pushkar O Miss I. Mathias Br Minch Bloodstock T Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham S Solstice, Centregreat Limited GREY, MAUVE chevrons and armlets, MAUVE cap, GREY diamonds.
4 BLACKWATER LILLY (GB) (39)
32-4446
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5 LADY BEE GREAT (IRE) (17)
0P3-110
56-46
JACK QUINLAN
7 11 9
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the odds in a couple of small-field points prior to finishing well beaten (40/1) in 2m Worcester maiden last time (over a year since latest form under Rules in Ireland). Now returns to a longer trip/ handicap, with first-time cheekpieces also added to the mix. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 94
6 LIASSE D’ARGENT (FR) (98)
MISS IMOGEN MATHIAS (7)
6 11 10
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up off higher marks for Brian Ellison in April. Seemed to have her stamina stretched when beaten 6 1/2 lengths in a similar event at Uttoxeter (23f) on latest hurdle start (again offered little on Flat since). Addition of a tongue tie could be a catalyst for a better showing on hurdles return. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 95
B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Mitch (IRE) O Lost In The Summer Wine Br Grange Stud T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury S Matt Sheppard BLACK, large YELLOW spots, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW spots, YELLOW cap.
NICK SLATTER (3)
9 11 11
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won for over 2 years. Placed for the fourth time in 5 starts when 4 lengths third in a steadilyrun Class 4 event at Market Rasen latest. A case can be made for her back down in grade with usual headgear refitted, though the form of last time is best taken with a pinch of salt. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 96
B m Casamento (IRE) - Cuckoo’s Calling O The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership Br Straightline Bloodstock T Neil King, Burderop DARK BLUE, YELLOW Cross of Lorraine, RED sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW star.
FERN O’BRIEN (5)
STAN SHEPPARD
6 10 10
B m Tirwanako (FR) - Villebruyere (FR) O Rees & Partners Br Etienne Raquin & Elodie Raquin T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow DARK BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 6-y-o who showed a bit when well-held sixth in course maiden on return. Well held both starts since, latterly in first-time tongue strap on handicap bow here (2m). Hopes of Star Rating Official BHA Rating 81 BENJAMIN MACEY (5) improvement pinned on a significant step up in trip.
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7 QUICK OF THE NIGHT (GB) (21)
65-3306
9 10 9
B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Message Personnel (FR) O Mr D. T. Carder Br Goldford Stud T Dave Roberts, Kenley S Clearview Accountants Limited YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE stars, armlets and stars on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Hold-up type whose best recent effort came when 9 lengths third behind a less exposed pair at Worcester in July. Appeared to run better than on her previous start when beaten 10 lengths at Market Rasen latest. That’s hardly robust form, though, and this longer trip is an unknown. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 80
8 SADIES DIAMOND (IRE) (7)
00/20-35
B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Keats Queen (IRE) O S Mullins Racing Club Br Meadhill Stables T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury S We Do Vans YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW striped sleeves.
LEE EDWARDS
7 10 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Hit-and-miss maiden hasn’t been the easiest to train. Got closer than previously for current yard when 3 3/4 lengths third of 8 in a similar event here (2 1/4m) on return. Didn’t build on that at Cartmel (17f) last week. Claims on Star Rating Official BHA Rating 77 JACK STENHOUSE (7) previous course form, though, provided she stays this longer trip.
9 PORRIDGE (IRE) (88)
B m Casamento (IRE) - Boldilocks O Blakesley Partnership T Tracey Leeson, Towcester MAROON, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK stars.
PP4-00P
6 10 4
Br Simon Walford
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden with little solid form. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 75
10 MC’FLO (GB) (11)
0064P5
B m Mukhadram - Distant Florin O Blue Star Syndicate Br Clive Dennett T Anthony Carson, Newmarket WHITE and ROYAL BLUE check, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars and cap.
OSCAR PALMER (7)
5 10 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Headstrong sort who did too much too soon when beaten 20 3/4 lengths over C&D last time. Remains opposable. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 70
BRENDAN POWELL
Number of Declared Runners 10 ................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
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2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
RACE SUMMARY: The addition of a first-time tongue strap could benefit BLACKWATER LILLY, who is fairly treated on her best form, so she’s awarded the tentative nod. Mistral Blue can do better back in this company and may be the main danger. Parikarma and Sadies Diamond are honourable mentions. 1-2-3: 1.BLACKWATER LILLY 2.MISTRAL BLUE 3.PARIKARMA (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
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BETTING FORECAST: 7-2 Parikarma (IRE), 4-1 Mistral Blue (GB), 9-2 Blackwater Lilly (GB), 9-1 Quick of The Night (GB), Sadies Diamond (IRE), 10-1 Leave Her To Me (GB), 20-1 Liasse d’Argent (FR), 25-1 Lady Bee Great (IRE), Mc’flo (GB), 150-1 Porridge (IRE)
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 4.05 - THE POWER UTILITIES GROUP CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3775 to the winning horse The second to receive £1737, the third £868, the fourth £434 and the fifth £216. for four, five, six and seven yrs old only. Enter by noon, August 31st and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Penalties, after August 29th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to September 2nd, 2026, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £6000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £10000. Power Utilities Ltd have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and 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 GUINEAS. 20 entries at £22. - Closed August 31st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (Penalty Value £3775.91) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 4.40 - THE WHAT THE FRUNK: THE GEELY EX2 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, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, August 31st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. The Green 4 Motor Company 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. 10 entries at £40. - Closed August 31st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 5.15 - THE ALLAN ATKINSON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4568 to the winning horse The second to receive £2101, the third £1050, the fourth £525 and the fifth £262. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, August 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Penalties, after August 29th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 6lb. Pockets Snooker Club have kindly sponsored 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. 18 entries at £30. - Closed August 31st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 5.45 - THE WYNCHWOOD 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Penalties, after August 29th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Wynchwood have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 10 entries, 1 at £11 and 9 at £55. - Closed August 31st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 6.15 - THE RICH ELLIS’S 60TH VINYL COUNTDOWN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5016 to the winning horse The second to receive £2308, the third £1154, the fourth £577 and the fifth £287. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £47 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £38 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Penalties, after August 29th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The family & friends of Richard Ellis have kindly sponsored 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. 12 entries at £47. - Closed August 31st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3837; Second £1918; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £239. (Penalty Value £5016.95) Weights lowered 4lbs. SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 6.45 - THE ENVESCA SAFETY CHAMPIONS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4832 to the winning horse The second to receive £2223, the third £1111, the fourth £556 and the fifth £277. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, August 31st and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Penalties, after August 29th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Envesca Ltd will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 16 entries at £33. - Closed August 31st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3696; Second £1847; Third £924; Fourth £462; Fifth £231. (Penalty Value £4832.11) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 7.15 - THE ANDY TOWNSEND MEMORIAL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3168 to the winning horse The second to receive £1458, the third £729, the fourth £364 and the fifth £181. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, August 31st and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Penalties, after August 29th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The friends & family of Andy Townsend have kindly sponsored 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. 20 entries at £20. - Closed August 31st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2423; Second £1211; Third £606; Fourth £303; Fifth £151. (Penalty Value £3168.60) SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE.
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