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Gr m Kayf Tara - Poppet Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr R. J. H. GeffenPaul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Mr R. J. H. Geffen Potensis

TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who won a bumper readily here in April and has taken well to hurdling since, winning at Exeter before showing useful form in defeat at Sandown. Drop in trip no problem Hard to beat.

1. Jockey colours

2. Saddle number

3. Sex & colour of horse

4. Horse name

5. Owner

6. Sire

7. Dam

8. Days since last run 9. Form 10. Age 11. Weight carried 12. Form guide

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

★★★★★ Selected to win the race

★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.

13. Breeder

14. Trainer

15. Jockey

16. Sponsor 15

★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.

★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance.

BHA Ratings Explained

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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LADIES DAY EVENING MEETING

WEDNESDAY 22ND APRIL 2026

Today’s Schedule

PageTime Race

8-9 4.53pm Best Dressed Competitions Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4) (GBB Race)

Kap Vert to parade between race 1 & 2 after his Scottish National victory

12-13 5.30pm Royal Ascot Lunch Saturday 20 June Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)

16-17 6.00pm Ron Hatton Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)

20-21 6.30pm Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)

24-25 7.00pm Charles Clark Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)

28-29 7.30pm Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)

Today’s Ofﬁcials

Stewards

S. Drowne (Chief Steward)

J. Pearn (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

K. Dowson, M. Groves, F. Sweeney

Starters

C. McKee

S. Upton

Judge

G. Lewis

Clerk of the Scales

C. Hill

Veterinary Ofﬁcers

D. Freeman

K. Byam-Cook

Equine Welfare and Integrity

Ofﬁcers

C. Hannaford

K. Corke

V. McKevitt

Clerk of the Course

R. Bellamy

Safeguarding Ofﬁcer

T. Hill

Commentator

R. Hoiles

Betting Ring Manager

V. Moore

Medical Ofﬁcers

Dr J. Louis, Dr J. Peoples, Dr P. Pritchard, Dr T. M. Tilsley & Dr M. Epps

Veterinary Surgeons

A. F. Lees, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.

M. Peaty, B.V.Sc, Cert.E.P., Cert.E.S. (Orth), M.R.C.V.S.

T. Gliddon, B.V.Sc., Cert.E.P., M.R.C.V.S.

Vice President

Mrs H.R. Dunn

Taunton Racecourse Company Ltd Directors: D.H. Grifﬁn (Chairman), N. Engert, R.P Blackburn, G. Henderson, P.S.G Davis (Chief Executive Ofﬁcer) T Hill (Catering Director)

Taunton Racecourse, Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7BL Web: www.tauntonracecourse.co.uk

Telephone: 01823 337172 Email: info@tauntonracecourse.co.uk

First Race 4.53

The Best Dressed Competitions

Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

Race Description

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the ofﬁcial start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October This hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Ceol Rua (IRE)

Chad Bament (7) J

O Crest Racing X Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Mrs Fiona McStay Crest Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner who stepped forward from his hurdling debut when making all in 16.5f maiden here in January. Lesser effort next time but back on track when third of 6 in handicap at Ludlow 23 days ago,despite shaping as if a return to further should suit Respected.

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Celtic Air (FR) James Best J

O Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead T

B Mrs Henri Devin

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in a bumper in December 2024 before a 15-month absence. Down the ﬁeld on completed start in maiden hurdles at Newton Abbot 18 days ago and needs another run for a handicap mark TFRHHIII BHA-

3 KILNEW SUPREME (IRE) (30) 2-22

Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Littlemissﬁt (IRE)

5 11-5

Freddie Gingell J

O Mr J. Ellery Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Miceal Anthony Sammon Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up in an Irish point and only start in bumpers, before again ﬁnding only one too good sent hurdling after 4 months off (had a breathing operation) in maiden at Wincanton in March. Leading contender with longer trip promising to suit. TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 ROYAL ROCKET (IRE) (20) 65 5

Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Queen’s Star

Stan Sheppard J

O Mrs Claire Bonner Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Mr & Mrs C. Bonner Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit of promise without lasting home in a Chepstow bumper on debut last month, before racing too freely when tailed-off ﬁfth of 7 in maiden hurdle over 23.6f at the same course 20 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 WARFLEET (GB) (18) 020P-0

Br B g Dartmouth - Titch Strider (IRE)

O Mr J. F. Panvert

B John Panvert

6 11-5

James Davies J

Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

TIMEFORM VIEW Standout effort when second in a Market Rasen bumper in 2024. Little promise in 2 starts over hurdles, leaving Michael Blake/off 13 months ahead of ﬁnishing well held in maiden at Newton Abbot 18 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

6 WINNING PADDY (IRE) (46) 2210-05 8 11-5

Br Br g Ocovango - Winning Indian (IRE)

O Team Dunn

B Denis J. Reddan

Richie McLernon J

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTailed off in maiden hurdle at Navan on debut in 2023 (sole outing for Gordon Elliott).Mixed record in points subsequently and well held in hunter chase at Limerick only other start under Rules in December 2025. Last of 5 in a point in March and has since left A. Lord. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 PARCHMENT (FR) (149) 15 BF

Br B g Triple Threat (FR) - Flower Burg (FR)

Jack Tudor J

O John White & Anne Underhill David Pipe, Wellington T

B J. P. J. Dubois W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWComfortablylandednewcomersraceatClairefontainelastsummerforN.George&A.Zetterholm,formboostedsince.Disappointedwhenodds on for stable debut in juvenile at Kempton in November,but he could yet do better after 5 months off (has had a breathing operation). TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: HANDLETHEKETTLE (IRE) 6 11 12 Gavin Sheehan 7-4 (Jamie Snowden) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 7. Stewards Note: ROYAL ROCKET: Following its run on 2/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Kilnew Supreme (IRE), 15-8 Parchment (FR), 4-1 Crest of Stars (IRE), 22-1 Royal Rocket (IRE), 40-1 Winning Paddy (IRE), 66-1 Docteur Romeo (FR), 100-1 Warﬂeet (GB)

Preference is for KILNEW SUPREME, who bumped into an improver when second at Wincanton on hurdling debut and he can build on that effort to go one better. Course winner Crest of Stars looks worth another try at this longer trip and is feared most, ahead of Parchment.

Second Race 5.30

The Royal Ascot Lunch Saturday 20 June

Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

Race Description

This is a three miles mares handicap hurdle race for four-year-old and upwards ﬁllies and mares which have been rated from 0 to 100. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their ofﬁcial handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

LADY CARO (IRE) (29) 330421 CD

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Springinherstep (IRE) Cameron Johnstone-Baker (7) J

O Mr & Mrs A Millett Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Denis Noonan Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler who posted a career best when winning 10-runner handicap over C&D (4/1, good) in March Likely she’ll ﬁnd things tougher having been raised 8Ib for that success, however

2 JENA D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (21) 5-40565 C

Br B m Buck’s Boum (FR) - Une d’Oudairies (FR) Freddie Gingell J

O Giraffa Racing Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Comte Michel de Gigou

TIMEFORMVIEWBecome disappointing this season,well below best when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle atWincanton (21.4f,good,10/1) 21 days ago.Is fitted with first-time blinkers and has been given further help from the handicapper, though the trip remains an unknown. TFRHHHHI BHA100

3 BORDER GEM (GB) (28) 542452 6 11-7

Br B m Gemix (FR) - Border Flora Chad Bament (7) J

O Notre Cheval Partnership Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B T. C. Dawson Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who bounced back to form when second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) last month. Should go well again from the same mark with a 7Ib claimer in the saddle, whilst the longer trip looks sure to suit. TFRHHHHH BHA93

4 MISS TIARA (GB) (29) P-25063

Br B m Kayf Tara - Miss Serious (IRE)

Lorcan Williams J

O Pillhead House Partners Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Porlock Vale Stud Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEW Got back on the up following a second breathing operation when 6 3/4 lengths third of 10 to Lady Caro in handicap hurdle over C&D (good) in March Stamina is no issue, but she’s no sure thing to back latest effort up. TFRHHHII BHA92

5 HURST HILL (IRE) (163) 312242

Br B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Nicat’s Beneﬁt (IRE)

7 11-2

Daniel Sansom (3) J

O Mr J. H. Young Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Thomas Keating We Do Vans S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner ofamares handicaphurdle atNewtonAbbot(21.5f,good) inJuly Largely held form well since,ﬁnishingrunner-up in handicaphurdle(9/1) at Kempton (24.6f,good to soft) when last seen in November That race has worked out well but there’s a chance this is a pipe-opener TFRHHHII BHA88

6 POET’S MUSE (IRE) (18) 0-1640 D 5 10-13

Br B m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Bandelaro (IRE)

Ciaran Gethings J

O Mrs Sarah Rising Ian Chanin, Thorverton T

B Paul Giles

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced mare who’s ﬁnished well held in 3 maidens.She’s a winning pointer who will appreciate this longer trip, but improvement is required on handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA85

7 POOLEY’S PROMISE (IRE) (29) P-14505 D 7 10-5

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Wild Fern (IRE)

O RS Racing (Syndicates)

Richie McLernon J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mr Michael Ennis RS Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon novice handicap hurdle at FfosLas (3m,good) last spring for Ryan Potter Off3months/equipped with first-time cheekpieces when fifth behind Lady Caro on first start for this yard in mares handicap hurdle over C&D (good) last month.Tongue strap added. TFRHHHII BHA77

8 BEE’S KISS (IRE) (30) 120P00 D 6 10-2

Br B m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Coral Cascades (IRE) James Best J

O Frost Racing Club

Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B Arctic Tack Stud A S Trade Car Sales S

TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point winner who’s not shown much in 4 starts over hurdles. Makes handicap bow from 8Ib out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA66

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2025: LUNA RUN (IRE) 6 9 13 Isabel Williams 6-4 (Evan Williams) 3 ran Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Stewards Note: POET’S MUSE: Following its run on 4/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Lady Caro (IRE), 7-2 Pooley’s Promise (IRE), 9-2 Border Gem (GB), 15-2 Miss Tiara (GB), 8-1 Jena d’Oudairies (FR), 9-1 Hurst Hill (IRE), 28-1 Poet’s Muse (IRE), 50-1 Bee’s Kiss (IRE)

A trappy mares handicap hurdle and BORDER GEM looks just about the safest bet on the back of her most recent effort from the same mark. Jena D’oudairies has tumbled in the weights if ﬁrst-time blinkers have a positive effect, while Miss Tiara is no forlorn hope if repeating her last run.

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Third Race 6.00

The Ron Hatton Memorial Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4241, 2nd £2120, 3rd £1061, 4th £530, 5th £265. (Penalty Value £5545.05)

Race Description

This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their ofﬁcial handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry moreweight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1 DIRTY DEN (GB) (26) 203106

Br B g Dragon Dancer - Carmela Maria Paddy Hanlon (5) J

O Mrs Kate Kenyon Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B T. C. Dawson Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Got his head back in front with a decisive display at Plumpton in February. Has shaped as if still

outings subsequently but others look better treated all the same.

2 MYRIGHTHANDMAN (IRE) (30) 1-5324 BF

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cloghoge Lady (IRE) Stan Sheppard J

O Value Racing - Myrighthandman Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Mr F. Whelan Galebreaker S

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who was progressing well over hurdles prior to looking awkward at Kempton (2m) on most recent outing. Worth another chance now moving up in trip on handicap debut TFRHHHHI BHA107

3 PUBLIC ENEMY (IRE) (16) 0-14005 D 5

Br B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Chibola (ARG)

James Robottom (10) J

O Mr Chris Baldwin Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Mrs Anita Wigan geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner in novice company but has been underwhelming so far in handicaps, including in ﬁrst-time blinkers at Plumpton latest.Visor now tried. TFRHHIII BHA103

4 BOBBARELLI (GB) (27) 212-P62 9 11-6

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Bobba Benetta (IRE) Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (7) J

O Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Elizabeth Inman

TIMEFORMVIEWDual point winner who was pulled up in a hunter chase on Rules debut but achieved more than on hurdling debut when second in 3-runner novice at Warwick (21f, good to soft) last month. Opening mark looks fair and he needs considering TFRHHHHI BHA102

5 BEST NIGHT (FR) (28) 502412 BF 5 11-6

Br Bl m Night Wish (GER) - Best Day (FR) Jack Tudor J

O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T

B V & F Berouards, Haras Des Sablonnets & W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed progress with victory in 9-runner handicap at Huntingdon (2m) in March and shaped as if still in good form when second at Hereford since, going off too hard. TFRHHHII BHA102

6 GREEN SKY (IRE) (5) 2-03040

Br B m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Heroine Chic (IRE)

O The Castle Daragh Syndicate

Rian Corcoran (5) J

David Pipe, Wellington T

B Alexander Bloodstock W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Unreliable type who was beaten by more than the return to further in Exeter handicap (18.5f, good to soft, 12/1) last week, never travelling well. First-time blinkers need to have a positive effect.

TFRHHHII BHA99 (-2)

7 MIDNIGHT PASS (GB) (191) 26033 5 11-1

Br B m Passing Glance - Midnight Gem Charlie Todd J

O Ms G. E. Morgan Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Ms Gillian E Morgan Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up on the ﬁrst of 2 starts in bumpers and showed steady improvement in 3 hurdle runs late last summer Opening mark could have been slightly kinder but step up in trip does promise to suit.

TFRHHHII BHA97

8 TARITINO (IRE) (5) 556132 CD 6 10-12

Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Archange (FR) Bryan Carver J

O Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton T

B Kildaragh Stud Fire Defence Servicing S

TIMEFORMVIEWProved better than ever when doubling his tally with a gutsy display over C&D in March and quickly back to form when second at Exeter (18.5f) last week, clear of rest. Obvious contender from same mark TFRHHHHH BHA94 (+1)

Br B g Bated Breath - Worthwhile Harry Bannister J O Glassex Ltd

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T B Whatton Manor Stud Warren Greatrex Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful on Flat (stays 11f) forWilliam Haggas,making it back-to-back wins in sellers when landing the odds at Chelmsford in September Much more like it on second hurdle start when third at Stratford in March but proved to be a disappointment when ﬁlling same spot at Huntingdon since. TFRHHHII BHA102

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2025: AMERICAN LAND (IRE) 7 11 11 Brendan Powell 13-2 (Joe Tizzard) 7 ran Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Myrighthandman (IRE), 9-2 Taritino (IRE), 13-2 Best Night (FR), 15-2 Bobbarelli (GB), 17-2 Midnight Pass (GB), 9-1 Forever Penywern (GB), 14-1 Public Enemy (IRE), 16-1 Dirty Den (GB), Green Sky (IRE)

TARITINO quickly returned to form when runner-up to an unexposed one at Exeter last week and is the percentage call to resume winning ways from the same mark. Bobbarelli’s opening mark looks a fair one and he must enter calculations, while Myrighthandman is worth another chance to resume his progress now stepping up in trip. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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.

Horse welfareisapriority at Taunton Racecourse.Ateverymeeting thereare 3 specially qualiﬁed equine veterinarysurgeonsappointed to look after the welfareof the horses in action. One vet is present at the start of eachrace and during the race follows the runners in avehicle.Horses can be attended to in the same time as the Paramedic Teams responsible fortreating injured jockeys.

Asecond vetfollows the action from the stands and coordinates the required response to any incidents. In addition, throughout the meeting aclose checkiskept on all horses, especially those returning after arace.It is standard policy that in the event of ahorse requiring veterinarytreatment whilst on site,screens will be erected around the horse.Itisdesigned to affordthe vet and horse someprivacy. Please do not assume the worst.

Fourth Race 6.30

The Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

Race Description

This is a two miles and a half a furlong handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which only which have been rated from 0 to 100. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their ofﬁcial handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1 OLD BRIDGE (FR) (170) 224P62

Br Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Aki Anyasova (FR) Jack Tudor J

O Mr Mark Boulton David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mrs P. Laﬁtte & Mr A. Edwards W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up 4 times in a busy spell in the ﬁrst half of the season. Given a break since the latest of them at Hereford (19.5f) in November and player if resuming in similar form.

2 MOST WANTED (IRE) (184) 45-44P

Br Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Pure Jazz (IRE) Tom Cannon J

O Mr G. J. Clarkson David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

B Kilnamoragh Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Won over 1m on the Flat last summer but has yet to make a signiﬁcant impact over hurdles, including in handicaps the last twice. Been off for 6 months TFRHHIII BHA90

3 DARING TO DREAM (GB) (25) 2-60403 5 11-3

Br B m Zoustar (AUS) - Dream To Reality James Best J

O Martin Woods & Co Harriet Dickin, Midford T

B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S

TIMEFORMVIEW Ended up too far back when 18 1/2 lengths third of 11 on 2m Stratford handicap debut. Can make mistakes but has shown enough to think she can make an impact from this sort of mark TFRHHHHI BHA89

4 GALACTIC JACK (IRE) (16) 0P45/-P4 6 11-0

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Jack Naylor Caoilin Quinn J

O Mark & Maria Adams Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Denford Stud Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful Flat performer but hasn’t shown a great deal over hurdles for various yards, ﬁnishing a well-held fourth on his completed start in handicaps since returning from a long absence. TFRHHIII BHA86

5 PILLAR THE POET (IRE) (15) 65-6340

Br B g Pillar Coral - Ailette Ciaran Gethings J

O Mrs R. C. Chanin Ian Chanin, Thorverton T

B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed a bit when fourth of 9 on 19f Taunton handicap debut in February and stamina seemingly stretched when well beaten over 21.5f at Exeter since. Drops back signiﬁcantly in trip now.

TFRHHHII BHA86

6 PORTCAMMON (IRE) (156) 436400 7 10-13

Br B g Reliable Man - Desert Red (IRE)

O Mr P C O Neill

B Cherryvalley Farms

Richie McLernon J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORMVIEW Competitive in handicap hurdles last summer but posted 2 lesser efforts when last seen in the autumn. Little Lady Lucy is the more obvious of the yard’s pair unless the betting suggests otherwise.

7 MISS FEDORA (IRE) (29) 5P04RP BF

Br B m Helmet (AUS) - Shahabad

O Simon & Christine Prout

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TFRHHIII BHA85

7 10-9

Harry Reed J

Nick Scholﬁeld, Lambourn T

We Do Vans, Nick Scholﬁeld Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice over fences at Plumpton during ﬁrst half of 2025 but it’s been downhill most of the way since, including at Taunton last month. Needs to bounce back now returned to hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA81

8 LITTLE LADY LUCY (IRE) (10) 500PP1

Br B m Expert Eye - Jazzy Belle (IRE)

O Neil Mulholland Racing Club

B Mount Coote Stud

5(in 7lb ex)10-5

Bradley Harris (3) J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORMVIEW This former Flat winner proved well suited by a drop back to around 2m when readily getting off the mark over hurdles at Wincanton 10 days ago under Bradley Harris.A 7lb penalty may not stop her if showing up here in similar form. TFRHHHHH BHA70 (+11)

9 SAUCATS (FR) (10) 3P0045 5 10-2

Br B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Taneshka (FR)

Ben Godfrey J

O Bellies Syndicate Joe Tickle, Tiverton T

B S.A.R.L. Ecuries Babsen Courses Fire Defence Servicing S

TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistent maiden who was 17 1/4 lengths behind Little Lady Lucy when ﬁfth atWincanton 10 days ago.Others are preferred again. TFRHHIII BHA73

10 MI SUENO (IRE) (29) P0-6PP0 D 7 10-2

Br Bl g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Azagirl (IRE)

Tristan Durrell J

O Mr C. Brace David Brace, Bridgend T

B Elvira Kinsella Garcia

TIMEFORMVIEW Recorded back-to-back wins in spring 2024 but has struggled since, including for new yard in recent months TFRHHIII BHA73

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BLAZING

GADEN

(GB) (51) P066 5 10-2

Br B g Cityscape - Pleasant Piper (IRE)

James Turner (5) J

O Mr Thomas Gaden D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

B Mr T. Gaden Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Looks of little account

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2025: RECORD ART (FR) 6 10 13 Tom Broughton 9-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 8 ran Hood worn by No. 3, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Little Lady Lucy (IRE), 11-2 Old Bridge (FR), 13-2 Daring To Dream (GB), 10-1 Miss Fedora (IRE), 12-1 Galactic Jack (IRE), 14-1 Saucats (FR), 16-1 Portcammon (IRE), Mi Sueno (IRE), 22-1 Pillar The Poet (IRE), 40-1 Most Wanted (IRE), Blazing Gaden (GB)

If LITTLE LADY LUCY is in the same form as when scoring at Wincanton recently a 7lb penalty may not stop her going in again. Daring To Dream made a fairly encouraging start to her handicap career at Stratford last month and is second choice ahead of David Pipe’s Old Bridge.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LITTLE LADY LUCY (IRE) 2.DARING TO DREAM 3.OLD BRIDGE (FR) The Result 1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th

Fifth Race 7.00

The Charles Clark Memorial Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4241, 2nd £2120, 3rd £1061, 4th £530, 5th £265. (Penalty Value £5545.05)

Race Description

This is a three miles handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their ofﬁcial handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry moreweight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Tasmani (FR)

O Hardwick, Wright, Richmond

Charlie Maggs (3) J

David Dennis, Banbury T

B Mr S. Gorman DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who got off the mark in this sphere despite a far from ﬂuent round of jumping in 5-runner handicap over C&D just under 2 weeks ago. Still relatively unexposed at staying trips but will likely need to improve further to follow up from 6lb higher TFRHHHHI

2 HOLESHOT (IRE) (26) 05FP4P C

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Rowdy Exit (IRE) Lorcan Williams J

O The Pant Wilkin Partnership 003

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Declan Lennon DragonBet, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Back-to-back hurdles winner last season and there were positives to glean form his chase debut ﬁfth at Bangor in October However jumping has let him down since, so no surprise to see him back over the smaller obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA108

3 SAM’S AMOUR (GB) (18) 4205P6 9 11-9

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Aphrodisias (FR) Stan Sheppard J

O Whitcombe Racing Club

B Guy Bloodstock Ltd

Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 3 times over hurdles in 2024.Good second at NewtonAbbot last summer but he’s struggled since,looking rusty back hurdling after a break back there earlier in the month. TFRHHIII BHA105

4 SAGE GREEN (IRE) (30) 5024F3 D BF 6 11-8

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Gaye Steel (IRE) James Best J

O The Sage Green Partnership Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Susan Eustace Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who made a winning hurdling debut atWarwick back in March 2025.Let down by his jumping on both starts over fences at Wincanton last month and reverts to hurdles with his usual headgear discarded. Should stay this easy 3m. TFRHHHHH BHA104

5 NOBLE BLUE (FR) (13) 11122U D BF

Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Noble City (GER)

8 11-8

Mr Joshua Newman (5) J

O Friends of Sylvie Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T

B Dr V. Bernard Stoffel & Mr J. P. Guisset

The Firehouse Somerset S

TIMEFORMVIEWEx-Irish hurdler/chaser for Paul Nolan.Prolific in points prior to finishing an encouraging second in 2 Exeter handicap hurdles since returning to Rules. Clipped heels and unseated rider on turn after fifth over C&D recently so is worth another chance. TFRHHHHI BHA104

6 FINAL ENTRY (IRE) (44) 130-6 5 10-12

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O Midd Shire Racing David Pipe, Wellington T

B Barronstown Stud B G Middleton Developments Ltd, W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning start over hurdles in a juvenile at NewtonAbbot in July 2024 and unsurprisingly looked rusty following 16 months on the sidelines when down the ﬁeld in a Flat handicap at Southwell in February.Similar story back hurdling last month and now heads up to 3m for the ﬁrst time. TFRHHIII BHA94

7 MCGREGORS CHARGE (GB) (13) 4132PP D BF 8 10-2

Br B g Recharge (IRE) - Triggywinkle (FR) Ben Godfrey J

O Mr Roderick Chelton Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T

B Roderick Chelton

The Firehouse Somerset S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Perth in August and solid placed efforts since at Stratford and Newton Abbot next 2 starts. However, he failed miserably to land a gamble on ﬁrst outing for 6 months/since leaving Ella Pickard here recently and is now back over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA82

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Stewards Note: SAGE GREEN: Following its run on 23/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout. MCGREGORS CHARGE: Following its run on 9/4/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Gasmani (IRE), 10-3 Noble Blue (FR), 11-2 Sage Green (IRE), 15-2 McGregors Charge (GB), 17-2 Holeshot (IRE), 10-1 Final Entry (IRE), 25-1 Sam’s Amour (GB)

Things didn’t go to plan for SAGE GREEN over the larger obstacles at Wincanton last month but now back over hurdles, Syd Hosie’s charge can get back on track with this step up to 3m unlikely to pose any problems. Heading up the dangers is Gasmani, who got off the mark in this sphere despite a far from ﬂuent round of jumping over C&D recently, with Noble Blue rounding off the shortlist.

Sixth Race 7.30

The Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

Race Description

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1 LAKE TIBERIAS (IRE) (21) 366663

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Sea of Galilee Paul O’Brien J

O Burkes & Syders Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Drumlin Bloodstock OLBG S

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t really improved for the switch to handicaps but latest third of 11 at Wincanton (2 1/2m, good) was a creditable effort nonetheless. Eased 2lb since and not without an each-way chance.

2 TOBI KANOBEE (IRE) (8) 056503

Br Ch g Dansant - Wilde Gossip (IRE) Ben Godfrey J

O Claire Hitch & RME Wright Claire Hitch, Watchet T

B T. J. Nagle

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form at best following half-a-dozen runs over hurdles and will need to ﬁnd improvement from somewhere if he’s to emerge on top here. TFRHHIII BHA90 (-1)

3 PEACE IN THE PARK (FR) (11) 006205 6 11-7

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Peace Alexia (FR) Tristan Durrell J

O Mrs Zoe Stock D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

B Haras Du Saubouas Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous hurdles form behind sent handicapping when runner-up at Huntingdon (2m, heavy) in February However, he has failed to repeat that effort in 2 subsequent starts. TFRHHIII BHA89

4 MODERN STYLE (GB) (5) 3P01 4 (in 7lb ex)10-13

Br Ch g Frankel - Poplin James Best J

O Mr N. Tucker Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B D. J. and Mrs Deer Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S

TIMEFORMVIEWWell held innoviceon the Flatfor CharlieAppleby last spring and similar story initially in this sphere prior to bolting up on his handicap debut at Exeter (17f,good to soft) last week Will prove very hard to beat under a penalty if in anything like the same form. TFRHHHHH BHA84 (+11)

5 FOREST HILLS (IRE) (10) 0006 5 10-10

Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Kinni

Ciaran Gethings J

O Mr J Reeves & Mr S Reeves Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T

B Mrs S. A. J. Kinsella-Hurley

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner on the Flat for Rod Millman in 2024 but yet to show any real spark over hurdles, including on recent handicap debut in this sphere. Now tried in a tongue strap. TFRHIIII BHA78 (-4)

6 NO MEAN FEAT (IRE) (25) 253-4P4

Br B g Milan - Steel Lady (IRE)

O P C F Racing Ltd

B The Cedars Stud

James Davies J

Simon Hodgson, Hook T

TIMEFORMVIEW Made the frame on several occasions in 2024 and bettered his ﬁrst 2 efforts of this season when fourth of 11 in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces at Stratford (2m,good to soft) last time.This step back up in trip will help but it’s surprising that the cheekpieces are discarded here. TFRHHHII BHA78

7 GALACTIC PRINCESS (GB) (44) 2-P606

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Madam Bijou

Robbie David (5) J

O Mr H.J. Pike Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T

B Shade Oak Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Second in 3-runner event sole start in Irish points and has so far offered little over hurdles. Hooded last 3 starts but connections now experiment with ﬁrst-time cheekpieces and tongue strap, plus she’s undergone a breathing operation since her latest outing. TFRHHIII BHA76

8 ATHENA’S DREAM (GB) (21) 45060

Br Ch f Ulysses (IRE) - Volver (IRE) Miss Megan Bevan (7) J

O Martin Woods & Co Harriet Dickin, Midford T

B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S

TIMEFORMVIEW Finished midﬁeld on sole start in bumpers and yet to trouble the judge in this sphere, failing to improve for the switch to handicap company/addition of blinkers (retained here) at Wincanton 3 weeks ago. TFRHIIII BHA84

9 RITAAN (IRE) (25) 045P0 4 10-5

Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Emperors Pearl (IRE)

O The Posh Pundit Partnership

Mr Harry Brown (7) J

Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T

B Ringfort Stud Georgina Nicholls S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form in 3 Flat starts for Harry Eustace before changing hands for 42,000 gns during the winter.Glimmers of ability in juvenile/maiden hurdles initially but no show pitched into handicaps the last twice. TFRHIIII BHA81

10 FUTURE TIMES (FR) (15) 6/06-400 6 10-5

Br B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Para El Futuro (FR)

O Mr G. F. Edwards

B S.A.R.L. Crispin de Moubray Et al

Mr Jack Stenhouse (7) J

Gordon Edwards, Minehead T

TIMEFORM VIEW Couple of decent efforts to his name over hurdles, not least when fourth in an 11-runner C&D handicap last month. However, he’s failed to reproduce that level of form in 2 subsequent starts and is now 0-21 overall (Flat and jumps). TFRHIIII BHA70

11 JOKER JACK (IRE) (46) P0P-0PP 7 10-5

Br B g Mahler - Cairnsforth (IRE)

Lorcan Murtagh J

O The Hopeful Jokers Racing Club Claire Hitch, Watchet T

B Thomas Norris

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler who was pulled up on ﬁrst start in this headgear combination at Hereford last month. Hopes pinned on subsequent breathing operation sparking a jolt of improvement. TFRHIIII BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7, 11.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Modern Style (GB), 15-2 Lake Tiberias (IRE), 10-1 No Mean Feat (IRE), 20-1 Galactic Princess (GB), 22-1 Peace In The Park (FR), 25-1 Tobi Kanobee (IRE), 28-1 Future Times (FR), 33-1 Ritaan (IRE), 40-1 Athena’s Dream (GB), 66-1 Joker Jack (IRE), 80-1 Forest Hills (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

If MODERN STYLE produces a performance akin to that of his facile handicap debut success at Exeter on Friday he will take the world of beating. Indeed, the 4-y-o won as he liked that day and will probably be raised around double the ﬁgure of the 7lb penalty he carries here when reassessed. Lake Tiberias and No Mean Feat can ﬁll the places.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MODERN STYLE 2.LAKE TIBERIAS (IRE) 3.NO MEAN FEAT (IRE)

The Result 1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

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Race Conditions

First Race 4.53 - THE BEST DRESSED COMPETITIONS 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 one hurdle race Enter by noon, April 16th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse 20 entries at £45. - Closed April 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522 (Penalty Value £5446)

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Second Race 5.30 - THE ROYAL ASCOT LUNCH SATURDAY 20 JUNE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 16th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse 16 entries at £41. - Closed April 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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Third Race 6.00 - THE RON HATTON MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5545 to the winning horse The second to receive £2551, the third £1275, the fourth £638 and the ﬁfth £318 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £49 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £39 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse 14 entries at £49. - Closed April 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4241; Second £2120; Third £1061; Fourth £530; Fifth £265 (Penalty Value £5545.05)

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Fourth Race 6.30 - THE DAVE CRIDDLE TRAVEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 16th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse 18 entries at £41. - Closed April 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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Fifth Race 7.00 - THE CHARLES CLARK MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5545 to the winning horse The second to receive £2551, the third £1275, the fourth £638 and the ﬁfth £318 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb 13 entries at £50. - Closed April 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4241; Second £2120; Third £1061; Fourth £530; Fifth £265. (Penalty Value £5545.05)

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Sixth Race 7.30 - THE DORSET & SOMERSET AIR AMBULANCE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95 Enter by noon, April 16th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb 20 entries at £45. - Closed April 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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