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6 NORTHERN SYMPHONIE (GB) (34) 12 CD 5 11-6
Br B m Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Talking Horses T
B R. J. & S. A. Carter
TIMEFORMVIEW Disappointed following an encouraging debut in bumpers and failed to build on the minor promise shown at Chepstow when finishing tailed off on handicap debut at Exeter (18.5f, good to soft) last month. Bounce back required returned to maiden company. TFR BHA92
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Race 1 12.55 1m 7f 209y
1 Al Qareem (IRE) 9-9
K. R. Burke
Clifford Lee Form: 431, TFR:
2 Sweet William (IRE) 9-9
John & Thady Gosden Robert Havlin Form: 321, TFR:
3 Trawlerman (IRE) 9-9
John & Thady Gosden William Buick Form: 111, TFR:
4 Saratoga (IRE) 9-2
Aidan O’Brien W. M. Lordan Form: 315, TFR:
5 Stay True (IRE) 9-2
Aidan O’Brien C. Soumillon Form: 243, TFR:
Race 2 1.30 6f
1 Ardisia (IRE) 9-7
Hugo Palmer Tom Marquand Form: 311, TFR:
2 Division (GB) 9-7
William Haggas James Doyle Form: 111, TFR:
3 Egoli (GB) 9-7
Ralph Beckett Rossa Ryan Form: 654, TFR:
4 Gentle George (GB) 9-7
Michael Appleby Alistair Rawlinson Form: 611, TFR:
5 Kamakameleon (GB) 9-7
Dylan Cunha Cieren Fallon Form: 000, TFR:
6 Kansas (IRE) 9-7
Aidan O’Brien W. M. Lordan Form: 254, TFR:
7 Mission Central (IRE) 9-7
Aidan O’Brien C. Soumillon Form: 116, TFR:
8 Sir Albert (IRE) 9-7
Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy Form: 113, TFR:
9 Siren Suit (GB) 9-7
John & Thady Gosden Robert Havlin Form: 631, TFR:
10 Super Soldier (IRE) 9-7
K. R. Burke Clifford Lee Form: 200, TFR:
11 Watcha Snoop (IRE) 9-7
Hugo Palmer David Egan Form: 210, TFR:
12 Words of Truth (GB) 9-7
Charlie Appleby William Buick Form: 111, TFR:
13 Slay Queen (IRE) 9-2
Richard Hannon Joe Leavy Form: 110, TFR:
1 Art Power (IRE) 9-4
Tim Easterby
David Allan Form: 401, TFR:
2 Iberian (IRE) 9-4
Charles Hills
David Egan Form: 506, TFR:
3 Inisherin (GB) 9-4
Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves Form: 006, TFR:
4 James’s Delight (IRE) 9-4
Clive Cox
Clifford Lee Form: 510, TFR:
5 Kind of Blue (GB) 9-4
James Fanshawe Daniel Muscutt Form: 032, TFR:
6 King’s Gamble (IRE) 9-4
Ralph Beckett
Rossa Ryan Form: 020, TFR:
7 King Cuan (GB) 9-4 P. Twomey W. J. Lee Form: 332, TFR:
8 Lazzat (FR) 9-4
J. Reynier James Doyle Form: 125, TFR:
9 Montassib (GB) 9-4
William Haggas Cieren Fallon Form: 15-3, TFR:
10 Quinault (GER) 9-4
Stuart Williams Sean Levey Form: 050, TFR:
11 Run To Freedom (GB) 9-4
Henry Candy Rob Hornby Form: 030, TFR:
12 Ten Bob Tony (IRE) 9-4
Ed Walker Kieran Shoemark Form: 103, TFR:
13 Witness Stand (GB) 9-4
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole Colin Keane Form: 120, TFR:
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (54 wins from 170 runners, 32%) runs CALVINO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N & W Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 22 runners, 36%) runs HOT TO GO Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2020, 2021 and 2023. The stable runs CALVINO today.
Longest Traveller: MADAJOVY trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.
1 HAVEFUNONTHERUN (IRE) (165) 4-1 5 11-6
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Rebel Yeats (IRE) Jonathan Burke J
O Paul & Clare Rooney Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Cathal Ennis BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on promise of debut fourth in a Huntingdon bumper when making a winning start over hurdles at Worcester (2m, good to soft) in May. More will be needed under a penalty back from a break here, but he’s clearly open to improvement. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 CALVINO (IRE) (192) 461- 5 11-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Antartica de Thaix (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Kate & Andrew Brooks Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mr George Clohessy Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it third time lucky in bumpers when landing the odds at Taunton (16.5f, good to firm) during the spring, despite again not looking entirely straightforward.Top yard has saddled 3 of the last 4 winners of this novice, which helps strengthen the case for this 5-y-o now switched to hurdles TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 GREY LAGOON (IRE) (181) 3- 5 11-0
Br Gr g Sholokhov (IRE) - Quarry Endeavour (IRE) Callum Pritchard (5) J
O Damree Developments Ltd Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Tolisons Bloodstock Ltd Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched €75,000 after finishing third in a maiden point in April and should have a future under Rules One to note in the betting TFRHHIII BHA-
4 IDAHO BRIDGE (IRE) (184) 660- 5 11-0
Br Ch g Idaho (IRE) - Quivvy Bridge (IRE) Sean Houlihan J
O Johnson White Racing - Idaho Bridge Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Brendan and Mary Fitzpatrick Teresa Davis Sporting Artist S
TIMEFORMVIEW Little impact in a trio of bumpers this year and he’s hard to warm to now tackling hurdles Grey Lagoon is presumably the stable first-string, albeit jockey bookings are inconclusive in that respect and the betting is likely to point the way TFRHIIII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler BelowThe Radar (2m-2 3/4m winner) and appeared to have the race in the bag when departing at the final fence on sole start between the flags in March. Interesting to see what the market has to say ahead of this Rules debut TFRHHHII BHA-
6 MADAJOVY (GB) (133) 3-4P BF 5 11-0
Br B g Getaway (GER) - No Pushover Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B R. F. and S. D. Knipe The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEW SimilarformwhenhittingtheframebothbumperstartsandprobablybesttooverlookmodesthurdlesdebutatWorcester(pulledup)wherehewas later found to have an irregular heartbeat. In good hands and it’ll be interesting to see if support again arrives (was well backed atWorcester). TFRHHHII BHA-
7 EL ARCO (IRE) (212) 0- 4 10-13
Br B g Pillar Coral - Mareena Bradley Harris (3) J
O Royal Arch Racing El Arco Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off at 33/1 and beaten a long way on debut in a Chepstow bumper during the spring TFRHIIII BHA-
8 FIGHT MY FIRE (IRE) (184)
60- 4 10-13
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Truly Magnificent (USA)
O The Colin Tizzard Racing Club
Brendan Powell J
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Declan Donohoe Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in a couple of bumpers earlier this year and he’s probably more of a long-term prospect. TFRHIIII BHA-
9 HOT TO GO (IRE) (237) 2-
Br B or Br g Maxios - Taylor (IRE)
O Options O Syndicate
B Eudora O’Connor & Brid Corkery
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
Options Energy Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Decent jumps pedigree and found just one too good on sole start between the flags in February. Has joined a leading yard and the betting should be revealing in respect of expectations surrounding this 4-y-o now hurdling TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Palm Meadow (IRE)
O Mr Willem Van Der Horst
James Best J
Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B Susan Bredin We Do Vans S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than on debut when fifth of 13 at Kempton in March. However, he wasn’t able to better that at Haydock next time and significant step forward needed now tackling hurdles TFRHIIII BHA-
11LE SOLEIL REVE (FR) (237) 31-
Br B g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Toi Et Le Soleil (FR)
4 10-13
Ciaran Gethings J
O Jakeman,Chapman,Mason,Roberts & Morton Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Sca La Perigne, Ecurie Du Chene, Roger-Y Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Wasn’t able to justify favouritism on debut at Exeter last December, but put that right when landing 5-runner juvenile event at Hereford (16.2f, soft) in February. Further progress likely and he’s high on the shortlist TFRHHHHI
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: MEETING ABANDONED Hood worn first time by No 7. Hood worn by No 4. Stewards Note:
MADAJOVY: Following its run on 7/6/2025 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.
EL ARCO: Following its run on 20/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free
FIGHT MY FIRE: Following its run on 17/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free early on.
Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Calvino (IRE), 7-2 Le Soleil Reve (FR), 5-1 Havefunontherun (IRE), 13-2 Hot To Go (IRE), 11-1 Madajovy (GB), 12-1 Jackomy (IRE), 16-1 Grey Lagoon (IRE), 40-1 Kapitein Kool (IRE), 66-1 Idaho Bridge (IRE), 80-1 Fight My Fire (IRE), 150-1 El Arco (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
The Taunton bumper in which CALVINO opened his account in April wasn’t particularly strong, but he clearly possesses an engine and is bound to have been well-schooled ahead of this hurdles debut in a race that his top yard has won three times in the last four years The promising Le Soleil Reve is second choice with his 4-y-o allowance a major bonus, while point recruit Hot To Go and Havefunontherun, who made a winning start in this sphere at Worcester, are others to consider
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Neil Mulholland’s Of Course I Can sets a good standard in the Weatherbys& BirdieCalendarsConditionalJockeys’ Handicap Chase on the back of his victory over this trip at Fontwell last time. The eight-year-old looked a little outpaced on chasing debut over shorter at Worcester but relished the extradistancewhenstayingontoscore by two lengths last time and should go on improving over fences raised just2lbs.
The other last-time-out winner in the fieldisDavidRees’Esperti,whomadea decisivemoveatFfosLaswhenkicking clearafterfourfromhomeandhekept on well up the run-in to hold off the challenge of the runner-up. He has beengivena5lbriseforthatvictorybut mayjustneedtherunonreappearance here, having not run since that win in February.
Whilst only five runners go to post in thePaulFerguson’sJumpersToFollow Intermediate Chase, it is high-class field. Paul Nicholls’ Blueking d’Oroux is likelytobeawarmorderhereonchasing bow,havingprovedhimselfatop-level hurdler over the past two seasons with a brace of Grade 2 successes. The sixyear-old was last seen winning the SelectHurdleatSandownand,iftaking to fences, could be an exciting novice thisterm.
Neil King’s Lookaway was himself a Grade2winneroverhurdles,butheran justtwiceinhisnovicechasecampaign last year. The eight-year-old won a match on chasing debut at Uttoxeter before finishing third in the Grade 2 Arkle Trial at Cheltenham and returns here after wind surgery. Dan Skelton’s Riskinthegroundwontwohandicapsin theSpringandhasanexperienceedge overthefield.
Dan Skelton’s Riskintheground won two handicaps in the Spring and has an experience edge over the field.
The Jodie Standing’s Point-To-Point RecruitsOpenNationalHuntFlatRace closes the card, and Solider Reeves is an interesting rules debutant for Dan Skelton having finished a close second in his sole point at Castlelands. He is a half-brother to three winners and was purchasedfor£95,000.
Great Dance is the second foal out of Willie Mullins’ Cheltenham Festival winner Let’s Dance, who has already produced a Listed winner in France. HarryCobdentakestherideforChester Williams. Beaumec De Houelle gelding Not Now was bought for €70,000 as a three-year-old and is a halfbrother to two winners in France, so is another interesting debutant for the Twiston-Daviesteam.
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RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Tizzard (28 wins from 134 runners, 21%) runs MOONLIGHT ARTIST
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Williams (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs BLACKACRE
Longest Traveller: ESPERTI trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 211 miles.
1 LOCK OUT (IRE) (212) 30P225- C
Br B g Watar (IRE) - Swift And Late (IRE) Rian Corcoran (10) J
O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T
B T. Brennan W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning start over fences at Chepstow last October and has made the frame on several occasions since, most notably when runner-up off this mark at Hereford in February. Closed off last season with a couple of low-key efforts, but will have a serious chance if resuming in top form. TFR
2 BLACKACRE (GB) (29) 3-61154 CD 6 11-4
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tullow Tonic (IRE) Ellis Collier (3) J
O BAYTREE Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Tom Weston
TIMEFORM VIEW Immediate improvement with a visor enlisted in August, bagging back-to-back C&D handicap chases within the space of 9 days However, the wheels have well and truly come off the last twice (latterly tried in first-time blinkers) and cheekpieces back on here. TFRHHIII BHA80
3 ESPERTI (IRE) (232) P454B1- 8 11-4
Br B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE) Shane Fenelon J
O Toni & Dai David Rees, Haverfordwest T
B Ms Helga Moore
TIMEFORMVIEW Belatedly took advantage of a much-reduced mark when landing a Ffos Las handicap (23.8f, heavy) when last seen in February. Remains on a good mark up 5lb, but record when fresh in recent seasons hasn’t been great. TFRHHHII BHA80
4 TESTFLIGHT (GB) (19) 221253 CD 8 11-3
Br B g Kayf Tara - Molly Flight (FR) Ciaran O’Shea (5) J
O Mr D. V. Gardner
B Overbury Stallions Ltd
Susan Gardner, Longdown T
TIMEFORM VIEW Ingoodformthissummerandfinallyoffthemarkin4-runnerhandicapchaseoverC&DinJuly Placedoverhurdleshereon2oflast3startsandmodest effort in this sphere in between can be attributed to the soft ground he encountered that day. Still, he looks vulnerable for win purposes TFRHHHII BHA79
5 MOONLIGHT
ARTIST (GB) (136)
P621-45 7 11-3
Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Karla June Ben Bromley J
O The Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Netherfield House Stud The Jockey Club S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track following a wind op, runner-up in an Exeter handicap chase in April prior to opening his account in this sphere atWarwick (3m, good) later that month. Jumping has let him down the last twice, but he will certainly have a chance if sure-footed this time TFRHHHII BHA79
6 OF CORSE I CAN (FR) (15) P-5P561 D 8 10-11
Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Walk In Corsica (FR)
Bradley Harris J
O Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B G.F.A. Du Pont Rouge Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following a dozen attempts over hurdles, but bagged a 5-runner Fontwell handicap (3 1/4m, good to soft) on just his second start in this sphere 15 days ago Only gone up 2lb and while there can be no guarantees that he’ll back that up, he will be a big player if managing to do so TFRHHHHI BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 6.
Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Of Corse I Can (FR), 10-3 Lock Out (IRE), 5-1 Esperti (IRE), 13-2 Moonlight Artist (GB), 8-1 Testflight (GB), 10-1 Blackacre (GB)
LOCK OUT’s best performance of last season was his winning reappearance at Chepstow, which was the second time he has won a race on the back of a break of five months or more. He resumes on a good mark and may well continue the theme of winning when fresh. Recent Fontwell winner Of Corse I Can is the clear main danger, despite lingering doubts as to whether he will build on that. If Moonlight Artist delivers a clean round of jumping he will be a threat, too.
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THE WOLLENS FULL SPECTRUM LAW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (54 wins from 170 runners, 32%) runs COURAGEOUS STRIKE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N & W Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 22 runners, 36%) runs TAX FOR MAX Longest Traveller: BLUEGRASS trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 202 miles.
1 TAX FOR MAX (GER) (21) 520/16/-0
8 12-0
Br B g Maxios - Tomato Finish (GER) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B V. Kaufling The Sporting Life S
TIMEFORM VIEW Usefulhurdler/chaserforWillieMullins Sentoffat33/1andlooked/shapedasthoughinneedoftherunonfirststartfortheTwiston-Daviesstable(afteran absence of more than 2 years) at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago Interesting to see if market expects him tobe more competitive down in grade TFRHHIII BHA128
2 MANUELITO (GB) (197) 1P0210-
5 11-11
Br B g Cracksman - Navajo Charm Ben Jones J
O Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways for new yard when making all in a C&D handicap in March, overcoming some sloppy jumping Beaten a long way out in a more competitive handicap at Aintree the following month and he’ll need to be at his best to make a winning return. TFRHHHII BHA125
3 BLUEGRASS (IRE) (16) 1P216-1 6 11-10
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Quiet Reflection Charlie Hammond J
O Mrs. Diana Gardiner Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Coolmore Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has some solid form last season and he proved better than ever after another wind operation when making a successful reappearance in a 4-runner handicap at Southwell earlier this month, for all he had the run of the race Claims if in in similar form off a 2lb higher mark TFRHHHHI BHA124
4 AMERICAN LAND (IRE) (136) 1161-11 CD 7 11-6
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Golan Annie (IRE)
Brendan Powell J
O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B John Leahy Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winneroffiveofhislast6startsoverhurdles,landingahat-trickandsecondcoursesuccesswhensuccessfulinaC&DhandicapinJune,lookingmore straightforward than previously In deeper waters here but has won off a break previously and should appreciate the likely stronger pace. TFRHHHII BHA120
5 DANCE AND GLANCE (GB) (161) 13312-5 BF 5 11-2
Br B g Passing Glance - Cyd Charisse
Jonathan Burke J
O Mere Racing Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Dale Hing & Nicole Langstaff geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORM VIEW All three of his wins have coming following breaks (of 50 days or more) and last seen posting an eye-catching fifth in the Swinton at Haydock, coming from much further back than ideal in a race where it paid to be prominent. Makes plenty of appeal with sights lowered on reappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA116
6 CORNISH STORM (GB) (118) P22/130- 6 11-0
Br B g Coach House (IRE) - Dancing Storm Robert Dunne J
O The Cornish Storm Partnership Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T
B M. Harris Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW FairFlatwinnerwhogotofftheoverhurdlesina2mTauntonmaideninFebruarybutlookedonatoughmarkinapairofhandicaphurdlessubsequently Ran too badly to be true when last seen on the Flat in June and has work to do in a stronger handicap hurdle than he need contest. TFRHHIII BHA114
7 COURAGEOUS STRIKE (GB) (157) 21-1 CD 4 10-13
Br Ch g National Defense - Mademoiselle Marie (FR)
Harry Cobden J
O Owners Group 142 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Sun Bloodstock SARL Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW FairlyusefulontheFlatandhasmadeagoodstartinthissphereforPaulNicholls,finishingrunner-uponhurdlesdebutpriortolandingback-to-backraces with a minimum of fuss, making all over C&D most recently Completely unexposed now handicapping and looks up to landing the
8 ST LUKES CHELSEA (GB) (275) 0420- 4 10-2
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Desert Liaison
O Mr M. S. Rose
Freddie Keighley (7) J
Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Hungerford Park Stud Cheeseman Dorset S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat maiden posted his best effort when second in a juvenile hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) in December, likely would have won barring a costly late error Well held in a much more competitive affair on handicap debut atWincanton and looks up against it from out of the weights on return. TFRHHIII BHA96
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Stewards Note:
MANUELITO: Following its run on 4/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was outpaced CORNISH STORM: Following its run on 22/6/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P.’s: 2-1 Courageous Strike (GB), 7-2 Dance And Glance (GB), 4-1 Bluegrass (IRE), 15-2 American Land (IRE), 14-1 Manuelito (GB), 20-1 Tax For Max (GER), 25-1 Cornish Storm (GB), 40-1 St Lukes Chelsea (GB)
The unexposed COURAGEOUS STRIKE looks on a workable opening mark given his fairly useful Flat form and he’s taken to land a hurdles hat-trick on handicap debut Dance And Glance has an excellent record fresh and is feared most following an eye-catching fifth in the Swinton, while Bluegrass was better than ever when successful on reappearance earlier this month and should remain competitive.
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At all race meetings held at Newton Abbot Racecourse there are three specially qualified Veterinary surgeons appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. One vet will attend the start and follow the race in his/her vehicle and attend fallen, lame or pulled up horses. Another vet will observe the finishing straight from the small stand beside the last fence in the final straight. They will immediately attend fallen or lame horses at this last fence or flight of hurdles
If directed, they may be required to attend other incidents in the final straight. The third vet will be available to complete the treatment of urgent cases within the stable yard. This third vet will, if not otherwise occupied, observe the race from the bank at the outside of the track by the ‘in-line’ steward’s box and be available to attend horses finishing the race.
In the event of two vets being occupied treating an emergency case, the SVS will follow horses. Whenever possible, one of the Veterinary Surgeons should be present in the Unsaddling Enclosure after each race.
USE OF SCREENS
It is now standard practise for screens to be erected around any horses when receiving veterinary attention. This does not reflect the severity of any injury, but allows the vet some privacy and the horse a calm environment in which to make a recovery.
Please do not therefore assume the worst if you see the screen erected around a fallen horse
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Pam and Len met during the war and were married in Newton Abbot in April 1945. They shared 62 wonderful years together until Len’s passing in 2007, and Pam followed in 2016 at the age of 91.
Together they were blessed with 4 sons, 9 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Len had a lifelong passion for sport, while Pam found joy in her racing and wrestling Both lived life with spirit, laughter, and devotion to those they loved.
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THE REMEMBERING LEN & PAM CARTWRIGHT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £10000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4173, 2ND £2087, 3RD £1043, 4TH £522. (PENALTY VALUE £5446) WEIGHTS RAISED 2LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Tizzard (28 wins from 134 runners, 21%) runs STRIKING A POSE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Derham (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs DIPLOMATIE
Fancy That: J Scott won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs ELUSIVENESS today.
Longest Traveller: BUSY BEING BUSY trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 202 miles.
1 AL SAYAH (GB) (91) 12-1123 CD
Br B m Golden Horn - Acquisition Conor O’Farrell J
O Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Shaikh Daij Al Khalifa Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeably consistent over hurdles and is 2-2 over this C&D Better than ever when third in a stronger 14-runner handicap at Cartmel in July and makes plenty of appeal back down in grade. TFRHHHHI BHA118
2 BUSY BEING BUSY (IRE) (21) 05111-0 5 12-0
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Bonny Hall (IRE) Charlie Hammond J
O The Listowel Harvesters Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 9-runner handicap atWincanton on second start for Harry Derham last season (won 4 times in Jersey in the interim) and ran right up to her best after 13 weeks off (having rejoined the yard) when a narrow runner-up at Ludlow (21.2f) 10 days ago Should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA116
4 STRIKING A POSE (IRE) (19) 634-162 9 11-10
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Clonsingle Native (IRE)
O S Clare G Kennington & C Knowles
Brendan Powell J
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Gerry Caplis Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Made most of a good opportunity when bagging 3-runner handicap hurdle atWarwick (25f) in May and back to form following a break (has a decent record when fresh) finishing runner-up in a 5-runner C&D handicap 19 days ago This looks more competitive. TFRHHIII BHA114
5 COCONUT TWIST (IRE) (19) 112-P04 C D 7 11-8
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Presenting Chaos (IRE) Harry Reed J
O Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Kieran Lennon
TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive spell last season, landing three handicap hurdle wins (including one at this course). Bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts with a more encouraging fourth over C&D last time, likely to have finished second with a clear run. Claims if he can build on that run. TFRHHHII BHA112
6 EL CAPITAINE (IRE) (153) 1111-11
7 11-8
Br B g Mahler - Lady of The Hall (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Mr I G Thompson Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T
B Mr K. Haverty
TIMEFORM VIEW Struggled in Irish handicaps for Tom Dreaper in the 2023/24 season but has won 7 times in Point-to-Points subsequently (latest in May this year). Positive jockey booking for first start back under Rules for new stable and the market should guide TFRHHIII BHA112
7 ELUSIVENESS (IRE) (182) 505111-
6 10-12
Br Br m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Cute Cait Lorcan Williams J
O The Exmoor High Hopes Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Peter Bergin Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resurgent in blinkers at the end of last season, winning a pair of weak handicaps easily prior to beating a subsequent winner when landing the hat-trick at Haydock (24.3f) in April That was a career best and she’s a player if returning in similar form. TFRHHHII BHA102
8 DESPEREAUX (FR) (19) 1423-65
6 10-12
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Rouvraie (FR) Jonathan Burke J
O Chasing Gold Racing Club
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalisedonareducedmarktomakeallinback-to-backhandicapsincheekpiecesatLudlow/TauntonlastDecember Likelyneededtherunonboth starts at this track last month and remains to be seen if he’s closer to form with headgear again left off (yard also saddle Moorland Rambler). TFRHHIII BHA102
9 MOORLAND RAMBLER (GB) (232) 042041- 7 10-11
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Fragrant Rose Ciaran Gethings J
O Mr R Stark & Mrs J Williams
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B David Jenks Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Turned in his best effort in some time on second start in cheekpieces to win a 2 1/2m handicap on heavy ground at Ffos
(runner-up winning next time). Goes without headgear but he’s still fairly treated and looks interesting if
10STINGINHISSTEP (GB) (19) 131043 C 6 10-4
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Model Girl Sean Houlihan J
O Mr A Leach and Mr D V Gardner Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B Wood Farm Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Keen-going sort is twice a winner at this course (18.5f) and arrives in form having finished third in 5-runner C&D handicap last month, despite pulling his way to the front. Has the form to be competitive but comes with risks attached
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Hood worn by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5.
Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Al Sayah (GB), 11-2 Diplomatie (FR), Elusiveness (IRE), 8-1 Busy Being Busy (IRE), 9-1 Striking A Pose (IRE), 10-1 Coconut Twist (IRE), 12-1 Moorland Rambler (GB), Stinginhisstep (GB), 16-1 El Capitaine (IRE), 20-1 Despereaux (FR)
A tight handicap MOORLAND RAMBLER turned in his best effort for some time when winning at Ffos Las on final start last season and is still fairly treated. He looks most interesting if returning in the same form, with Al Sayah feared most in her bid to maintain a perfect record over C&D Busy Being Busy ought to be better for his reappearance and could be the beneficiary if the pace is strong.
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (54 wins from 170 runners, 32%) runs BLUEKING D’OROUX
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs RISKINTHEGROUND & THEFORMISMIGHTY
Longest Travellers: RISKINTHEGROUND & THEFORMISMIGHTY trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.
1 RISKINTHEGROUND (IRE) (91) 45110-4 D 8 11-8
Br B g Presenting - The Folkes Choice Tristan Durrell J
O 3 Sons Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a fantastic time of it last season, scoring 6 times, including a Grade 2 handicap at Cheltenham during the spring Solid fourth of 15 in Summer Plate at Market Rasen (21.4f, good) back from a 3-month break in July and a bold show could be on the way TFRHHHII BHA139
2 GYENYAME (GB) (207) 0/61322- 7 11-2
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lizzie Tudor Brendan Powell J
O Anne Broom and Wendy Carter Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Ms Karen Gough Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Exeter winner last November and found improvement with blinkers enlisted when runner-up at Taunton on final 2 starts Likely to win more races over fences, but he faces a very stiff task on these terms TFRHIIII BHA115
3 LOOKAWAY (IRE) (336) 2035/13- 8 11-2
Br Ch g Ask - Barrack’s Choice (IRE) Jack Quinlan J
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Mimi Equal Charlie Todd J
O Mr Garry Wilson
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Shade Oak Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who opened chase account in good style at Southwell (20.4f, soft) last December Mixed bag since, though, and he looks vulnerable TFRHHIII BHA125
5 BLUEKING D’OROUX (FR) (175) 4/26341- D 6 10-10
Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Belle du Bresil (FR)
Harry Cobden J
O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B David Giraudeau & Philippe Moreau Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW SmarthurdlerwhowasbacktohisbestwhenwinningtheSelectHurdleatSandown(21.5f,goodtofirm)inApril,benefitingfromagoodridebutshowing a willing attitude aswell Will prove very difficult to beat on these terms, provided that his jumpingpasses the test now switched to fences TFRHHHHH BHA151
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.
BLUEKING D’OROUX is the clear pick of these based on hurdles exploits and a clean round of jumping will surely be enough for the 6-y-o to seal the deal on this chase debut With improvement to come in this sphere, Lookaway will be the preferred forecast option ahead of Riskintheground, if he lines up here rather than taking up his engagement over hurdles at Uttoxeter on Friday.
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Tizzard (28 wins from 134 runners, 21%) runs SIAM PARK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Derham (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs NORDIC TIGER
Longest Traveller: NORDIC TIGER trained by H Derham, Newbury, 138 miles.
1 NORDICTIGER (FR) (210) 1/40000- D
6 12-1
Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Tigresse Rose (FR) Paul O’Brien J
O OLBG Racing Club Harry Derham, Newbury T
B L. de Premont, G. de Premont & T. Van De OLBG S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times over hurdles during 2023/24 campaign and encouraging start to last season when fourth at Doncaster Struggled thereafter, but makes chase debut off an appealing mark (2lb lower than latest hurdles success) and he represents a yard enjoying a productive spell TFRHHHHI BHA112
2
SIAM PARK (IRE) (181) U01112- D
6 11-13
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Attraction (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Rathbarry Stud Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Was always going to make a better chaser and winner of first 3 starts over the larger obstacles in the second half of last season. Lost no caste in defeat when going down narrowly to a well-treated rival at Plumpton (19.8f, good) on final run of last season and he’s a big player. TFRHHHHH BHA110
3 AUTHOCELTIC (FR) (22) 3/P624-5
5 11-8
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Bal Celtique (FR) Ciaran Gethings J
O Mrs Jane Williams
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B E.A.R.L. Haras du Mondant et al Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who was given a considerate return from a year-long absence when fifth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Worcester last month, keeping on gradually from off the pace.That ought to have blown the cobwebs ahead of this chase debut and he’s worth a second look TFRHHIII BHA105
4 JAITROPLACLASSE (FR) (39) 34-2451 CD 6 11-4
Br B g Secret Singer (FR) - Bibracje (FR)
Charlie Price (3) J
O Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
B David Lumet & Dr V. Catherine Lumet
TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed the run of things when opening his account at the seventh attempt over fences (and second run following a wind op) in a C&D handicap (good to soft) last time 4lb rise fair, but unlikely to get an easy time of it on the sharp end this time TFRHHHII BHA101
5 HAAS BOY (FR) (225)
2P/303P- D 8 11-2
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Naker Mome (FR)
Harry Cobden J
O Chester Williams Chester Williams, South Molton T
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie JC Laisis Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has failed to add to 2022 hurdles debut success in 15 subsequent starts, which includes 4 low-key displays in this sphere. On the upside, he resumes on a career-low mark and wouldn’t be without a chance on yard debut if he puts his best foot forward. TFRHHHII BHA99
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Stewards Note:
SIAM PARK: Following its run on 20/4/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped right handed.
AUTHOCELTIC: Following its run on 26/9/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Probable S.P.’s: 13-8 Siam Park (IRE), 11-4 Jaitroplaclasse (FR), 11-2 Haas Boy (FR), 6-1 Nordic Tiger (FR), 10-1 Authoceltic (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
SIAM PARK predictably left his hurdles form behind switched to fences last season and, with the distinct possibility of better to come from Joe Tizzard’s charge, he looks the way to go The 6-y-o was just touched off by Shakeyatailfeather at Plumpton in April and a 4lb rise for that near-miss looks very fair, particularly in light of the winner’s recent Class 2 handicap success at Kelso Chase debutant Nordic Tiger is feared most ahead of Haas Boy and last month’s C&D winner Jaitroplaclasse.
SEATS IN THE GRANDSTAND
There has been a change to the way we operate seats in the grandstand.
With immediate effect seats numbered 149 onwards are available for sale at £3 per day on a first come first served basis, there are security people within the grandstand to ensure the public’s safety.
Tickets can be purchased from the general office opposite the parade ring.
Seating from 1 -148 are annual seating and not available for sale on racedays There will be staff to assist should you have any problems.
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Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (20 wins from 67 runners, 30%) runs SOLDIER REEVES
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N & W Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 22 runners, 36%) runs NOT NOW
Longest Traveller: SOLDIER REEVES trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.
1 HOBBSON’S DAY (GB) (-) 5 11-2
Br B g Jack Hobbs - High Will (FR) Stan Sheppard J
O Mr G. Snell and Miss E. Snell Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Norris Bloodstock Ltd Plumbing World S
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs gelding Half-brother to 5 winners on Flat, including 1m-9.5f winner Beama. Dam 11.5f-13f winner TFRHHHII BHA-
2 NOT NOW (FR) (-)
Br Gr g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Not Lost (FR)
4 11-1
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Graham and Alison Jelley Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B SCEA Haras De Tonnecourt, E.& H. Petit Jelson Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW €70,000 3-y-o, Beaumec De Houelle gelding Closely related to French hurdler Kerfany, and half-brother to 2 winners, including French 17f hurdle winner Fee Viviane Appealing newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 SOLDIER REEVES (IRE) (223) 2- 4 11-1
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Benny’s Fagartha (IRE) Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Mr Des Grech Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Phelim & Mary Sheridan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEW £95,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Ms Agartha Yeats and fair hurdler Bennystiara. Second of 3 in a point. Clear appeal for Dan Skelton. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 PEAKY GIRL (GB) (39) 3
5 10-9
Br B m Linda’s Lad - Rest And Be (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J
O Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe T
B Mr A. E. Jones
TIMEFORM VIEW Linda’s Lad mare. Dam bumper winner, herself a sister to listed bumper winner/fairly useful 2m/19f hurdle winner Joanne One. Hooded and showed a bit on debut over C&D (16/1) last month. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 GREAT
DANCE
(FR) (-) 4 10-8
Br B f Doctor Dino (FR) - Let’s Dance (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Ron Watts Chester Williams, South Molton T
B Mr Samuel De Barros Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Doctor Dino filly. Sister to dual 2 1/4m French hurdle winner Louise Demonmirail. Dam 2m-2 1/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful chaser (stays 25f) Sail Away Got to be respected under Harry Cobden. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Hood worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 2.
Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Great Dance (FR), 5-2 Soldier Reeves (IRE), 7-2 Not Now (FR), 6-1 Hobbson’s Day (GB), 14-1 Peaky Girl (GB)
The betting will be revealing but SOLDIER REEVES might be the way to go ahead of Not Now.
PLAY
CONDITIONS
First Race 2.15 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533. for novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 13th and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb Newton Abbot Races has kindly supported the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a £60 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. 17 entries at £33. - Closed October 13th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)
(CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, October 13th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 16th. Penalties, after October 11th, 2025, for each steeple chase 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 October 15th, 2025, 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 Weatherbys have kindly supported the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £60 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse 12 entries at £27. - Closed October 13th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281)Weights raised 15lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
Third Race 3.35 - THE WOLLENS FULL SPECTRUM LAW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £38 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 16th. Penalties, after October 11th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Wollens Law have kindly supported the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £60 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse 11 entries at £46. - Closed October 13th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
Fourth Race 4.15 - THE REMEMBERING LEN & PAM CARTWRIGHT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £19 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £3 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 16th. Penalties, after October 11th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The friends and family of Len & Pam Cartwright have kindly supported the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £60 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse 17 entries at £19. - Closed October 13th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 4.55 - THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW INTERMEDIATE STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £16338 to the winning horse The second to receive £7527, the third £3762 and the fourth £1884. for four yrs old and upwards, which, prior to April 28th, 2024, have not won a steeple chase Enter by noon, October 13th and pay £110 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 handicap steeple chase 4lb Of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 6lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 10lb Allowances: Horses which, before April 26th, 2025 had not won a steeple chase 6lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb Weatherbys have kindly supported the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a £60 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse 6 entries at £110. - Closed October 13th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12519; Second £6261; Third £3129; Fourth £1566. (Penalty Value £16338) A
SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE
Sixth Race 5.25 - THE TORBAY WEEKLY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £36 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £29 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 16th. Penalties, after October 11th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The friends & family of Peter Cartwright have kindly supported Torbay Weekly have kindly supported the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a £60 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse 10 entries at £36. - Closed October 13th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights lowered 1lb.
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Seventh Race 5.55 - THE JODIE STANDING’S POINT-TO-POINT RECRUITS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2904 to the winning horse The second to receive £1341, and the third £670. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, October 13th and pay £15 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Weatherbys have kindly supported the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £60 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 11 entries at £15. - Closed October 13th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2235; Second £1118; Third £559. (Penalty Value £2904.92)
