| Race | Start time | Link to entries and form for race |
| 1st | 14:00 | Members Race |
| 2nd | 14:35 | Open Maiden Race |
| 3rd | 15:10 | Intermediate Race |
| 4th | 15:45 | Mens Open Race |
| 5th | 16:20 | Ladies Open Race |
| 6th | 16:55 | Restricted Race |
Going Update
Heavy rain Friday morning, showers on and off since and with more forecast overnight. The going on Friday evening is good, good to firm in places. All fences have been moved to fresh ground. ( updated Fri 7th June 8.00pm)
Bratton Down remains Good to Firm. Good in places. All fences have been moved to fresh ground. Substantial rain is forecast for Friday.( updated Wed 5th June 8.00pm)
The Official going for racing yesterday ( Sun 2nd June ) at Bratton Down was Good to Firm. Safe, fast ground. More rain is forecast for the coming week. ( updated Mon 3rd June 7.00am)
Preview extract:
This weekend will see the third and final meeting of the season to be held at the panoramic Bratton Down course at Bratton Fleming, where it’s the turn of the Tiverton Staghounds to host their meeting on Sunday June 9th. Six races are on offer with a start time of 2pm. 75 entries have been received.
The course offers a fantastic backdrop view of Exmoor making this an ideal picnic location. On course facilities include hot and cold refreshments and food, beer tent, bookies and a number of trade stands offering items such as country wear, gallery pictures to antique trinkets. Entrance is £10 per person to a cap of £40 per car. Children under 16 free. Dogs on leads welcome. Location is Bratton Down, Bratton Fleming,9m NE of Barnstaple on A399, 11m N of South Molton – EX31 4SG.
FORM GUIDE
Key:
| f | = | fell | u | = | unseated rider |
| p | = | pulled up | k | = | knocked over |
| b | = | brought down | c | = | carried out |
| d | = | disqualified | ? | = | unreliable form |
| s | = | slipped up | + | = | improving rating |
| r | = | refused | blkd | = | baulked |
| ro | = | ran out | t | = | took no part |
| (c) | = | course winner |
Abbreviations:
An up to date form guide and synopsis of the horses entered at this meeting. Form figures for up to 6 outings appear. A dash(-) is used to separate 2017/18 form from 2016/17 form. Figures preceded by an oblique (/) represents 2015/16 form or earlier. Horses marked with an asterisk (*) indicates National Hunt form. The higher the rating the better the form. No responsibility can be accepted for any errors which may be considered to have occurred.
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Race 1 – Members Race
| # | Dec | Form | Name | Rating | TRAINERS | Rider | Notes |
| 1 | 33ur-pp2 | A MILL FROM MILAN (IRE) | 31 | Joe Tickle | |||
| 2 | 23113222 | CLOUDY MUSIC (IRE) | 40 |
Dean Summersby
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| 3 | 42-332p11 | LAWSONS THORNS (IRE) | 40+ | Mike Vanstone | |||
| 4 | 2u-55121 | LURE DES PRES (IRE) | 37+ | Mike Vanstone | |||
| 5 | *0-673614 | TIGER SAM (IRE) | 36? | Laura Hurley |
Results
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Preview extract
The opening Winston Pincombe-sponsored members race could see the Dean Summersby top novice mare Cloudy Music take on either of the Mike Vanstone entries Lawsons Thorns or Lure Des Pres who both won at this course last weekend under Josh Newman. All three are also entered in the Intermediate race here and it will be interesting to see which race the trainers select.
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Race 2 – Open Maiden Race
| # | Dec | Form | Name | Rating | TRAINERS | Rider | Notes |
| 1 | 33ur-pp2 | A MILL FROM MILAN (IRE) | 31 | Joe Tickle | |||
| 2 | p/ppp-62 | BASHER BRIAN (IRE) | 25 | Byron Moorcroft | |||
| 3 | 45/-43u63 | BRANNOC (IRE) | 24 | Gail Heywood | |||
| 4 | *706-42p | CALVIN’S GAL (IRE) | 24 | Max Comley | |||
| 5 | p5p65754 | INNER LOOP | 22 | Byron Moorcroft | |||
| 6 | 346-fpu23 | LITLE BRIAN (IRE) | 28 | Callum Griffiths | |||
| 7 | 42p2p4p2 | LONG MILE ROAD (IRE) | 31 | Jason Warner | |||
| 8 | up-4422 | ON PAROLE (IRE) | 26 |
Francesca Nimmo
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| 9 | -2p2 | QUICK REMARKABLE | 22 | Jonathan Tudor | |||
| 10 | *7-3p2p3 | SPRING BREAK (IRE) | 27+ | Will Biddick | |||
| 11 | -0233p63 | THE KITCHENMECANIC | 20 | Emma Moseley | |||
| 12 | -upp3p | TREBORS TWINKLE | 17 | Joe Tickle | |||
| 13 | pp/-f2p | WHAT A BUG | 25 | Sarah Prouse | |||
| 14 | u355p333 | WHICH SKY | 24 | Mark Robinson | |||
| 15 | pp/76-p | WIDLAKE SCORPIOUS(IRE) | 9 | Ella Pickard |
Results
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Preview extract
The Open Maiden race has been sponsored by Riverside Caravan Park and has attracted many horses which have recently gone close in progressing from Maiden races, these include Welsh raiders Basher Brian(Byron Moorcroft), Little Brian (Callum Griffiths), along with Long Mile Road (Jason Warner) the horse having consistently finished second and is sure to win soon, and the Getaway-sired Spring Break for Will Biddick could improve on his placed run at Cothelstone and seal the gentleman’s area title for the jockey.
Race 3 – Intermediate Race
| # | Dec | Form | Name | Rating | TRAINERS | Rider | Notes |
| 1 | /p4-pup44 | CIDER ‘N’ BLACK | 31 |
Michael Sweetland
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| 2 | 23113222 | CLOUDY MUSIC (IRE) | 40 |
Dean Summersby
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| 3 | 3R/-f4143 | COME ON JOEY (IRE) | 37 | Roy Smith | |||
| 4 | pp6pp343 | FARAWAY STAR | 36 | Tracey Williams | |||
| 5 | -p3f11f2 | HOLY WATER (IRE) | 36 | Luke Price | |||
| 6 | 42-332p11 | LAWSONS THORNS (IRE) | 40+ | Mike Vanstone | |||
| 7 | 2u-55121 | LURE DES PRES (IRE) | 37+ | Mike Vanstone | |||
| 8 | 4f-54532u | ON YOUR MAX | 37 | Louise Kittow | |||
| 9 | p9-22113u | PLATINUM BEN (IRE) | 37 | Nigel Padfield | |||
| 10 | 122-3pp15 | PREDESTINED (IRE) | 37 |
Gordan Chambers
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| 11 | p222122 | RUPERRA TOM | 37 | Michael Bowen | |||
| 12 | -51221121 | SOUL KALIBER (IRE) | 40 |
Dean Summersby
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| 13 | 47235316 | SYRACUSE’S DREAM (FR) | 37 | Deborah Treneer |
Results
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Preview extract
Dean Summersby’s Soul Kaliber is entered in the Exmoor Hay & Straw -sponsored Intermediate race, and connections will be hoping that the rain forecast for this week is correct, and they can make up for their disappointment of their missed run at Stratford last week. The Little Acers Racing Club have had tremendous fun with their horses with the Summersby team this season, with Soul Kaliber under Darren Edwards winning three races to date, including the most recent at Trebudannon when he came home a three-quarter length winner ahead of Awesome Tunes.
Race 4 – Mens Open Race
| # | Dec | Form | Name | Rating | TRAINERS | Rider | Notes |
| 1 | 5/f4513-43 | BAY TO GO (IRE) | 37 |
Patricia Armstrong
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| 2 | 722513131 | DANDAN (IRE) | 40 |
Francesca Moller
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| 3 | 3321-2111 | DESERT ROE (IRE) | 43 | Jonathan Tudor | |||
| 4 | /2f11-222p | FLY WEST | 41 | Ed Walker | |||
| 5 | -24p3323p | GOLDEN CRISP (IRE) | 37 | Elizabeth Scott | |||
| 6 | 4p/-p4p3fp | HONOURABLE EXIT (IRE) | 32 | Joe Tickle | |||
| 7 | 3pp5-ppp | KALASTAR (IRE) | 21? | Elizabeth Scott | |||
| 8 | 1-403p131 | KAPRICORNE (FR) | 40 |
Rebecca Branton
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| 9 | 33-333115 | KERNEL VICTOR | 41 | Ed Walker | |||
| 10 | R0-f1f211 | MATTS LEGACY (IRE) | 40 | Luke Price | |||
| 11 | 2ppp2-23p | MR SAWYER | 40? | Kristen Jacks | |||
| 12 | -p5p32522 | NAMAKO (FR) | 39 | Alan Hill | |||
| 13 | 14-31233 | QUICK OATS | 38 | Nigel Padfield | |||
| 14 | 1-2p12221 | RAMBLE ON (IRE) | 43 | Luke Price | |||
| 15 | 6/-23u221 | SAFFRON WELLS | 43 | Mark Hoskins | |||
| 16 | 121-42142 | SIXTEEN LETTERS (IRE) | 42 | Neil McLean | |||
| 17 | -u9042313 | VAILLANT CREEK (FR) | 39 | Abbie Myers |
Results
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Preview extract
The feature race of the day looks to be the Witheridge Garage-sponsored Men’s Open race which has attracted 17 entries. These include the top rated Fly West from the Ed Walker team, with the recent showery weather he could get the give in the going he prefers and clock up another win for Will Biddick. They could come up against some hot opposition in recent course winner Matts Legacy for trainer Luke Price and jockey Byron Moorcroft. The combination won the Intermediate race here at the Dulverton meeting, having been left a dozen lengths behind at the start. Ramble On another from the Luke Price yard could be a danger having won well at Kingston Blount. Recent Huntingdon Hunter Chase winner Saffron Wells, for trainer Mark Hoskins, could be a ride for Darren Edwards who is still in touch for regaining the gentleman’s area title.
Race 5 – Ladies Open Race
| # | Dec | Form | Name | Rating | TRAINERS | Rider | Notes |
| 1 | -u2d3411 | BEGGAR’S VELVET (IRE) | 42 |
Francesca Nimmo
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| 2 | 1/*ppp-2p | CINEVATOR (IRE) | 40? | Ella Pickard | |||
| 3 | 6p1-p134 | COURT DISMISSED (IRE) | 37? | Alan Hill | |||
| 4 | -24p3323p | GOLDEN CRISP (IRE) | 37 | Elizabeth Scott | |||
| 5 | 1213-u4u3 | LA MADONNINA (IRE) | 40? | Abigail Lewis | |||
| 6 | 3-6743214 | LE CLO DE LA LONDE (FR) | 36 | Emma Watson | |||
| 7 | -6565423u | PETERBROWN (IRE) | 40? |
Holly-Anne Drowne
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| 8 | 14-31233 | QUICK OATS | 38 | Nigel Padfield | |||
| 9 | 1-2p12221 | RAMBLE ON (IRE) | 43 | Luke Price | |||
| 10 | 3-p337f63 | SKYLANDER (IRE) | 36 | Sam Holdsworth | |||
| 11 | 175/-7u32 | ST DENYS (IRE) | 34? | Will Biddick | |||
| 12 | /2-45113u | THERE’S NO PANIC (IRE) | 42 | Will Biddick | |||
| 13 | *0-673614 | TIGER SAM (IRE) | 36? | Laura Hurley |
Results
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Preview extract
There’s No Panic could appear in the Greenslade Taylor & Hunt-sponsored Ladies Open under Ella Orrtewell, and should run well if recovering from his unfortunate slip up when leading at the last bend at the Exmoor meeting here. There are 13 entries which also include Ramble On (Luke Price) mentioned previously, and the Dr Massini-sired Beggers Velvet for trainer Francesca Nimmo. Beggers Velvet ran well at Garthorpe earlier this month, coming home the 12 length winner of the Conditions race there, to add to the veteran geldings 9 Point wins and two Hunter Chase victories, he could prove the main danger if reproducing that form.
Race 6 – Restricted Race
| # | Dec | Form | Name | Rating | TRAINERS | Rider | Notes |
| 1 | -p5312 | AIRPUR DESBOIS (FR) | 35 | Gareth Moore | |||
| 2 | 13-6p4243 | ANN MARIES REJECT (IRE) | 35 | Christine Gray | |||
| 3 | p/34p-4p1 | BABY SHERLOCK | 35+ | Roy Smith | |||
| 4 | 21/p6f3-p5 | BALTAZAR DU SEUIL (FR) | 33? | Stuart Sampson | |||
| 5 | p-343s34 | CARDNINAL TOM | 34 | Simon Jones | |||
| 6 | *968/8p-1 | CONCEALED AMBITION(IRE) | 35+ | Kieran Price | |||
| 7 | -61 | GOGETTHAT (IRE) | 00? | Mr Max Young | |||
| 8 | *00/f14-p3 | MISTER BUDDY (IRE) | 33 | Luke Price | |||
| 9 | p-2upp31 | SENIERGUES | 35 | Jonathan Tudor | |||
| 10 | 175/-7u32 | ST DENYS (IRE) | 34? | Will Biddick | |||
| 11 | /pp-sp21 | VINCS VINNIE (IRE) | 35+ | Ed Walker | |||
| 12 | pfpp-4221 | WILLALDOO | 36+ | Leslie Jefford |
Results
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Preview extract
Finally the Best Western Hotel-sponsored Restricted race could be another competitive affair with Vinc’s Vinne (Ed Walker) a six-length winner at Trebudannon, Willaldoo (Les Jefford) a 10-length Upcott Cross winner, and Lydstep winner Airpur Desbois (Gary Moore) all among the progressive horses entered.