Spring Afternoon Flat Racing
A warm welcome to Chepstow Racecourse we’re looking forward to an exciting afternoon of competitive racing.
A big thank you to our loyal sponsors, DragonBet, for their continued support. We truly value the dedication of the owners and trainers who have brought their runners to today’s meeting. Your involvement helps create a great afternoon of racing, and we wish you the very best of luck!
Congratulations to Adrian Wintle on a fantastic start to the Chepstow Flat Season! On 13th May, Adrian achieved an impressive hat-trick here at Chepstow Racecourse, securing three consecutive wins with Dappled Light, Ravenglass, and Ten Club.
Upcoming Feature Events at Chepstow:
Country & Western Racenight – Saturday, 7th June
Get ready for a wild ride as Chepstow transforms into a country and western spectacular! Expect thrilling flat racing, live music from Hoedown Showdown, a country DJ, line dancing, themed entertainment, and delicious food. Dust off those cowboy boots and channel your inner Dolly or Johnny – it’s going to be one unforgettable summer night!
Ladies Day – Friday, 11th July
A glamorous evening of racing paired with 80s-themed entertainment. Dress to impress for the Style Awards, with premium hospitality options available.
Rum & Reggae Caribbean Racenight – Friday, 25th July
Brace yourself for an unforgettable evening of jumps racing, paired with vibrant live reggae entertainment and irresistible food and drink inspired by the Caribbean. Levi Roots will perform a 75-minute DJ set after the racing!
Thank you for joining us today – we hope you have a fantastic afternoon and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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1 TOP COP (12) 050322
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B g Acclamation - Speed Cop
6 9-7 (11)
Matthew Cosham (3) South Wales Argus & Chepstow Racing Club
Ronald Harris, Chepstow Br Littleton Stud
Ron Harris Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest strike-rate (2-47) but has posted solid efforts in sprint handicaps here and at Ffos Las recently Remains on a workable mark and ought to make his presence felt once again. TFR HHHHI BHA55
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
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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 nonhandicaps 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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WEDNESDAY 21 MAY
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FIRST RACE 2.22
ONE MILE ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (ABT 12F) FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD
THE DRAGONBET - ONCOURSE AND ONLINE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3072, 2nd £1536. (Penalty Value £3888) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (12 wins from 52 runners, 23%) runs TRIPLE GEE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (12 wins from 64 runners, 19%) runs TRIPLE GEE LONGEST TRAVELLER: AMMES trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 195 miles.
There should be more to come from AMMES, who wasn’t ideally placed when third at Chester earlier this month. He is preferred to Triple Gee, who is also open to improvement.
B c No Nay Never (USA) - Crystal Diamond Rossa Ryan
J Melville and A Mehrad James Owen, Newmarket
Br Barronstown Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Made encouraging return at Kempton (10f) last month and wasn’t seen to best effect when third of 6 in maiden at Chester (12.3f, good) since Remains open to improvement TFRHHHHH BHA86
2 TRIPLE GEE (GB) (17) 3
B g Masar (IRE) - Quenelle Oisin Murphy Opulence Thoroughbreds
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Stanley House Stud Opulence Thoroughbreds TIMEFORM VIEW Posted fair third of 6 in maiden at Salisbury (12f, firm) on debut 17 days ago, not knocked about. Should have learnt plenty from that TFRHHHHI BHA-
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 2 Probable S.P’s: 2-5 Ammes (IRE), 9-4 Triple Gee (GB)
POSITION OF STALLS
Stands Side: Straight Inside: Round
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
SECOND RACE 2.52
ONE MILE ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (ABT 12F) FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE DRAGONBET
PROUD SPONSORS OF CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hannon (7 wins from 96 runners, 7%) runs EMILY REBECCA & PHAEDRA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (12 wins from 52 runners, 23%) runs EMILY REBECCA & PHAEDRA LONGEST TRAVELLERS: WHAT A NATION trained by A Haynes, NO GAIN & ALL COST trained by M Dunne, all Newmarket, 195 miles.
PHAEDRA has acquitted herself well in both starts this term and ought to be suited by this stiffer test of stamina. She can open her account. Stable companion Emily Rebecca is feared most, whilst No Gain can also make her presence felt.
1 PHAEDRA (GB) (12) 0605-53
B f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Singing Sky Sean Levey
Pineapple Stud Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Pineapple Stud Ltd Rhiannon Properties Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on reappearance effort when third of 5 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good, 6/1) 12 days ago and should appreciate this longer trip Likely player TFRHHHHH BHA58
2 WHAT A NATION (GB) (20) 05-555
B g Time Test - Meet Marhaba (IRE) Oisin Murphy
(3)
Miss Alice Haynes Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Br Ahmad Al Shaikh Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 18/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHIII BHA57
3 EMILY REBECCA (GB) (22) 000-22
9-7 (7)
B f Without Parole - So Claire Alec Voikhansky (3)
Sir David Seale Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Kassala Ltd & Charlock Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved since sent handicapping this season, latest when creditable second of 9 at Brighton (9.9f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Now upped in trip/blinkers added and must enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA56
4 BELLE AMIE (SWE) (44) 005
9-4 (2)
Br f Belardo (IRE) - Corpus Chorister (FR) Rossa Ryan
All For One Racing IV
David Menuisier, Pulborough
Br Staffansson Therese Shinco Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden 150/1, last of 5 in novice at Kempton (11f) 44 days ago. Improvement required on handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA53
5 BOUNDLESS POET (GB) (41) 0-45600 9-1 (9)
B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Lady Goldfrapp (IRE)
Ethan Jones (5)
Mr B. V. Lund Ben Lund, Bridgwater
Br Bickmarsh Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW40/1, first run since leaving Ollie Sangster when seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 41 days ago. Significantly up in trip Makes turf debut. Gelded since last start. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA50
6 ALL COST (IRE) (29) 0-26560 9-1 (5)
B g Iffraaj - Brown Honey
The Poor Sexy Farmers Club
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Jack Callan (7)
Martin Dunne, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Significantly up in trip Can make presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA50
7 CRACKAMOUR (GB) (23) 00-066
Br g Cracksman - Too In Love (IRE)
(6)
Trevor Whelan
White Beech Farm Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Razza Del Velino SRL Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 9/4, sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 23 days ago. Makes turf debut Blinkers on 1st time Others have achieved more TFRHHIII BHA49
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
B f Territories (IRE) - Characterized
The Poor Sexy Farmers Club
Br Stuart McPhee Bloodstock
Ray Dawson
Martin Dunne, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Matched best form when creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 29 days ago and looks well worth a try over this longer trip TFRHHHII BHA45
9 LEADING STAR GIRL (IRE) (16) 0-50505
B f Estidhkaar (IRE) - Deal (IRE)
The Mark Usher Racing Club
Georgia Dobie
Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br Mrs M. M. Mangan Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 7 in handicap (50/1) at Bath (8f, firm) 16 days ago, slowly away Significantly up in trip Work to do TFRHIIII BHA42
2024: SUN DANCER GIRL (FR) 3 9 5 Callum Hutchinson 10-1 (Andrew Balding) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn first time by No. 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.
Stewards Note:
BELLE AMIE: Following its run on 7/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran green.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Emily Rebecca (GB), 10-3 Phaedra (GB), 7-1 All Cost (IRE), 17-2 No Gain (GB), 10-1 Belle Amie (SWE), Crackamour (GB), 16-1 What A Nation (GB), 40-1 Boundless Poet (GB), 50-1 Leading Star Girl (IRE)
FLAGS
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THIRD RACE 3.22
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (6F ABT 16YDS) FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD
THE PRICING BY REAL BOOKMAKERS AT DRAGONBET MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £9600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4096, 2nd £2048, 3rd £1024, 4th £512. (Penalty Value £5184) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Watson (15 wins from 65 runners, 23%) runs SHAATIR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (12 wins from 64 runners, 19%) runs SIR ALBERT LONGEST TRAVELLER: SIR ALBERT trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 77 miles.
The market should reveal plenty here but Andrew Balding’s well-bred No Nay Never newcomer SIR ALBERT gets the nod over Italica who has experience on his side and should benefit from this 6f trip. Other debutants Shaatir and Schrodinger’s Cat also appeal on paper and need considering too.
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BLUE JAMMIN (IRE) (11) 0
B c Sands of Mali (FR) - Tintern Lewis Edmunds Muir Racing Partnership - Epsom Downs William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Br J. & J. Waldron Fitzdares Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 13 in maiden (22/1) at Leicester (5f, firm) on debut 11 days ago. Up in trip TFRHHIII BHA-
2 BLUE ORBIT (IRE) (-)
B c Starman - Melody Blue (IRE)
Thurloe Thoroughbreds LIX
9-7 (7)
Rossa Ryan
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Mrs Claire Fitzsimons Osborne Studio Gallery
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled February 7. 20,000 gns yearling, 45,000 gns 2-y-o, Starman colt. Dam unraced half-sister to top-class sprinter Blue Point Appeals on paper so he’s a considered newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-
3 ITALICA (GB) (14) 03
B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Simmy’s Temple
9-7 (4)
Sean Levey
Russell Jones & Partner Tom Dascombe, Lambourn
Br Denniff Farms Ltd Ideal Recruit
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced colt, posting a good third of 8 in conditions stakes at Chester (5.1f, good) 14 days ago. Finished well there so he’s a player now stepping up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 SCHRODINGER’S CAT (GB) (-)
B c Ardad (IRE) - Singyoursong (IRE)
9-7 (2)
Trevor Whelan
Mr Mohammed Jaber Harry Charlton, Beckhampton
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 30 Ardad colt Half-brother to 1 1/4m winner Lunar Bird. Dam 1m-1 1/4m winner. Considered debutant. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SHAATIR (GB) (-)
Gr c Havana Grey - Colouring
9-7 (5)
William Cox
Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 24 €130,000 foal, 210,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey colt. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner Makes plenty of appeal on paper so must enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 SIR ALBERT (IRE) (-)
9-7 (6)
Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Al Joza Oisin Murphy
Mrs A. Althani Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br The Imperium Syndicate Barberini Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWFoaled April 29 €165,000 yearling, No Nay Never colt. Brother to smart 7f winner He’s A Monster and half-brother to smart 1m-9.5f winner Festive Fare and 9.5f winner Chamomile. Dam 8.3f winner Interesting debutant for leading yard. TFRHHHHH BHA-
7 SUNSET STRIP (GB) (-)
9-2 (8)
B f Mohaather - Compton Poppy George Downing
Mr Paul Downing David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Downing Bloodstock Limited Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 11 Mohaather filly Half-sister to 7f winner God Bless America. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs) TFRHHIII BHA-
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Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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YOKO (GB) (-) 9-2
B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Our Greta (IRE)
Mr Alan Gray
John Egan
David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Alan Gray Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 23 Saxon Warrior filly Dam winner up to 7f (2-y-o 5f winner) TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: SYMBOL OF HONOUR 2 9 7 Harry Davies 9-4 (Charlie Appleby) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Stewards Note:
BLUE JAMMIN: Following its run on 10/5/2025 it was reported that the horse ran green.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Italica (GB), 7-2 Sir Albert (IRE), 4-1 Shaatir (GB), 7-1 Blue Orbit (IRE), 11-1 Schrodinger’s Cat (GB), 22-1 Yoko (GB), 28-1 Sunset Strip (GB), 50-1 Blue Jammin (IRE)
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ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite
Brought
C - Course Winner S - Slipped Up
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FOURTH RACE 3.55
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 16YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £10200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4212, 2nd £2106, 3rd £1053, 4th £526, 5th £263. (Penalty Value £5338.68) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Mason (13 wins from 96 runners, 14%) runs GLAMOROUS BREEZE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs ROSENPUR
WEIGHTWATCHER: CONNIE’S ROSE won off a handicap mark of 73, her rating is now down 5lb to 68. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JACQUELINA trained by P McEntee, Newmarket, 195 miles.
ROSENPUR is enjoying an excellent season and taken to garner a fourth win on the back of a very good Chester second Multiple C&D scorer Connie’s Rose rates a big danger though, while Glamorous Breeze and Phoenix Beach can fight it out for minor honours.
B m Cable Bay (IRE) - Go Glamorous (IRE) Gina Mangan
Robert & Nina Bailey Christopher Mason, Caerwent
Br Mr Robert & Mrs Nina Bailey Chepstow Garden Centre
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Creditable third of 8 in handicap (18/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) when not ideally placed Off 7 months but still needs considering.
2
JACQUELINA (IRE) (3) 2100-05 CD
B m Heeraat (IRE) - Springstride
Mr Trevor Johnson
TFRHHHII BHA81
6 9-7 (6)
Grace McEntee
Phil McEntee, Newmarket
Br Nicola Kent Tallon International Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner 33/1, fair fifth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) 3 days ago so can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA78
3 ROSENPUR (GER) (13) 043212 D
B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Rosenreihe (IRE)
5 9-5 (2)
Lewis Edmunds
Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Gestut Wittekindshof PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 3 wins from 11 runs this year Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Very good second of 12 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, good to soft, 12/1) 13 days ago. A likely player TFRHHHHH BHA76
4 ECCLESIASTICAL (GB) (55) 00-6210 D
Ch g Pastoral Pursuits - Bazzana
Mr Paul L. Drinkwater
Br The Snailwell Stud
8 9-4 (1)
Sean Kirrane
Lisa Williamson, Tarporley
D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Lingfield in March. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 5/1) 55 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Tristan Davidson with more needed TFRHHIII BHA75
5 PHOENIX BEACH (IRE) (23) 141156 D
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Inverse (IRE)
6 9-1 (4)
Joey Haynes Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW 3 wins from 6 runs this year Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Went too freely upped to 6f when sixth of 7 in handicap there 23 days ago. Not ruled out back in trip TFRHHHII BHA72
6 CONNIE’S ROSE (GB) (8) 000-003 CD 6 8-11 (3)
B m Adaay (IRE) - Sing So Sweetly
Oisin Murphy
Paul & Ann de Weck Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br A. S. Denniff
Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time C&D winner who posted a good third of 13 in handicap at this course (6.1f, good to firm, 8/1) 8 days ago. Holds very solid claims off the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA68 (+2)
2024: CINQUE VERDE 4 8 10 Jack Doughty 7-2 (Tony Carroll) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6. Stewards Note: PHOENIX BEACH: Following its run on 28/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Rosenpur (GER), 5-2 Connie’s Rose (GB), 7-1 Ecclesiastical (GB), 8-1 Glamorous Breeze (GB), 9-1 Jacquelina (IRE), 18-1 Phoenix Beach (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 16YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED ON dragonbet.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Watson (15 wins from 65 runners, 23%) runs RUN TO MY SIDE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (12 wins from 52 runners, 23%) runs ART OF FOX LONGEST TRAVELLER: SASSY SPREZZATURA trained by G Baker, Epsom, 126 miles.
BUST A MOON took a step forward when opening his account at Beverley last week and is weighted to follow up here back in handicap company. Over Spiced is on a losing run but feared most on the back of a solid Windsor fifth, with Art Of Fox and Step Along also worthy of consideration in an open handicap
Ch g Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) - Dangerous Moonlite (IRE) Rossa Ryan JanetEvans,Norman CourtStud&SusanBunney David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Janet Evans Emma Evans Racing Ltd, Norman Court Stud, Northmore Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in 7-runner seller (11/4) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Carries 6lb penalty but expected to be bang there again
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Gr f Havana Grey - Step Sister Lewis Edmunds Muir Racing Partnership - Deauville William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Creditable ninth of 15 in handicap (10/1) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA60
3 LADY DORCHESTER (IRE) (16) 0020-00 9-9 (6)
Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Lady Kermit (IRE)
John Egan
Paul & Ann de Weck Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Grangemore Stud & Cavalier Bloodstock
Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Last of 10 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good, 100/1) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time now. TFRHHIII BHA60
4 BLUE POINT EXPRESS (IRE) (274) 5635- 9-9 (4)
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Miss Fay (IRE) Cam Hardie
Mr M. Brown Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Fair fifth of 8 in nursery (5/2) at Brighton (5.3f, good) 9 months ago on her final run for Charlie Johnston Needs to hit the ground running for her new handler TFRHHIII BHA60
5 RUN TO MY SIDE (GB) (42) 45-260
B f Al Kazeem - Exceptionelle
Mr D. J. Deer
9-8 (1)
William Cox
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br D. J. and Mrs Deer Oakgrove Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Seventh of 9 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (6f) 42 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time with more required. TFRHHIII BHA59
6 OVER SPICED (GB) (16) 6-05565 D
B f Adaay (IRE) - Alice’s Dancer (IRE)
9-7 (8)
Ray Dawson Clancy, Coles & Colthart
Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Kassala Ltd Coreus Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2024 but she posted a solid fifth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good) 16 days ago. Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA58
7 ART OF FOX (IRE) (22) 6665
9-5 (5)
Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Come On Leicester (IRE) Sean Levey
King Power Racing Co Ltd
Br King Power Racing Co Ltd
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
King Power International Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Got back on track when fifth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Nottingham (6.1f, good) 22 days ago. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA56
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 SASSY SPREZZATURA (IRE) (58) 00-0
B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Hypothetically (IRE)
PJL Racing
Br Hypothetically P’Ship&IrishNationalStud
8-9 (2)
Jack Callan (7)
George Baker, Epsom
Vortex Shipbroking
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden 250/1, seventh of 8 in novice at Lingfield (6f, AW) 58 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time Makes handicap debut with more needed TFRHHIII BHA46
9 GLAMOROUS JEWEL (GB) (260) 005-
B f Ardad (IRE) - Glamorous Rocket (IRE)
Robert & Nina Bailey
8-9 (7)
Gina Mangan
Christopher Mason, Caerwent
Br Robert Bailey Chepstow Garden Centre
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden Fifth of 6 in novice at this C&D (good to firm, 150/1) Off 8 months and needs to take a big step forward on her first go in handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA24
2024: IT’S SHOWTIME (IRE) 3 9 7 Jack Gilligan 10-3 (Conrad Allen) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3, 5.
Stewards Note:
GLAMOROUS JEWEL: Following its run on 3/9/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Bust A Moon (GB), 5-1 Over Spiced (GB), Art of Fox (IRE), 13-2 Step Along (GB), 7-1 Blue Point Express (IRE), 12-1 Sassy Sprezzatura (IRE), 14-1 Run To My Side (GB), 66-1 Glamorous Jewel (GB), 150-1 Lady Dorchester (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 5.00
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 16YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET : SUPPORTING BRITISH RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Wintle (14 wins from 106 runners, 13%) runs DIAMONDSINTHESAND & SOI DAO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Wintle (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs DIAMONDSINTHESAND & SOI DAO LONGEST TRAVELLER: POWER OF GOLD trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 225 miles.
COOPERATION has done the bulk of his winning on turf and came out a ready winner having his first start on this surface for these connections at Newmarket on Friday. He’s able to race off the same mark here so should take plenty of beating. Three-time C&D winner Believe You Me should come on for her return so is next best ahead of Power of Gold
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Onyali (IRE)
Jordan Williams (5)
Mrs E. Evans David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Newtown Anner Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2024 6/1, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 13 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA70
2 POWER OF GOLD (GB) (24) 0400-30
B g Golden Horn - Power of Light (IRE)
Mr M. Dalby
Oisin Murphy
John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Close third at Pontefract on return but only seventh of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Wetherby (8f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Worth another chance TFRHHHII BHA69
3 MARSH BENHAM (IRE) (5) 160-651 C D 6 9-7 (3)
Ch g Galileo Gold - Zelie Martin (IRE)
The Red House Racing Club
Br Padraig Williams
Jack Callan (7)
George Baker, Epsom
TIMEFORM VIEW 1 win from 3 runs this year 25/1, as good as ever when winning 13-runner handicap at Newbury (8f, firm) 5 days ago, suited by way race developed Not an obvious one to follow up TFRHHHII BHA68 (+4)
4 DOUBLE TIME (GB) (11) 4606-66
7 9-7 (6)
B g Bated Breath - Darling Daisy Sean Kirrane
Mrs P. Scott-Dunn Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Patricia Ann Scott-Dunn DragonBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort Sixth of 7 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, firm, 28/1) 11 days ago, slowly away Easy to oppose. TFRHIIII BHA68
5 BELIEVE YOU ME (IRE) (11) 11006-6 CD
B m Make Believe - Beauthea (IRE)
Coxwell Partnership
5 9-4 (1)
Rossa Ryan
Heather Main, Wantage
Br Fiona McStay & Make Believe Syndicate Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW3-time C&D winner Shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off when respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Leicester (7f, firm) 11 days ago. Better expected
HHHII BHA65
6 SOI DAO (IRE) (31) 25-0425 C 6 9-0 (4)
B m Twilight Son - Home Cummins (IRE)
Taryn Langley (7)
Mr C G Major Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Tally-Ho Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Thirteen runs since last win in 2024 Fifth of 7 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, firm, 6/1) 31 days ago. Significantly back down in trip
7 COOPERATION (IRE) (5) 220051 D
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Ripalong (IRE)
The Horse Watchers 6
8-10 (2)
Frederick Larson
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Pier House Stud Timeform
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap (4/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 5 days ago, plenty in hand Sets the benchmark.
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
DIAMONDSINTHESAND (IRE) (22) 23504-5 D 8 8-5 (5)
B g Footstepsinthesand - La Dama Boba (IRE) Cam Hardie Mr S. G. Martin Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Southeast Bloodstock & W. J. Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 43 Flat runs Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 22 days ago. Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA52
2024: ABRAAJ (FR) 6 9 11 Jack Mitchell 2-1 (Simon Pearce) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Cooperation (IRE), 13-2 Marsh Benham (IRE), 15-2 Power of Gold (GB), Believe You Me (IRE), 10-1 Ultramarine (IRE), 12-1 Soi Dao (IRE), 28-1 Diamondsinthesand (IRE), 40-1 Double Time (GB)
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ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (6F ABT 16YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET, TOP PRICES ON TOP MARKETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Saunders (11 wins from 78 runners, 14%) runs DIAMOND COTTAGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Dixon (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs CANDY WARHOL & POET LONGEST TRAVELLER: POET & CANDY WARHOL trained by S Dixon, Rolleston, 171 miles.
SAVANNAH SMILES was only just denied under this rider here last week and can make amends off the same mark back up in trip MalhamTarn Cove ran well on his return last year and is on a competitive mark, so rates a threat along with Scott Dixon’s pair Candy Warhol and Poet.
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B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Lil’s Joy (IRE) Pierre-Louis Jamin
Keith & Mary Trowbridge Tom Dascombe, Lambourn
Br Rathbarry Stud Route Agency Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap on for 1st time, 6 lengths last of 9 to Candy Warhol in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 11/1) 50 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA60
2
(GB) (8) 63554-4 CD
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Puff (IRE)
Oisin Murphy
Mr J. L Flint John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend
Br Beaslay Thoroughbreds
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D (good to firm) on return 8 days ago. Below last winning mark and eye-catching jockey booking. TFRHHHHI BHA59
3 CANDY WARHOL (USA) (13) 010102 D
B g Twirling Candy (USA) - Costume
Homecroft Wealth Paul J Dixon & Partners
9-7 (6)
Joey Haynes
Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Glidawn Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Creditable second of 6 in handicap (4/1) at Brighton (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA58
4 SILKY ROBIN (IRE) (11) 203614 D 4 9-6 (4)
Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Shaya (IRE)
La Bosh
Br H. Shearman & J. O’Connor
Sean Levey
Brian Toomey, Chalfont St. Giles
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Brighton in April. 10/1, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Leicester (6f, firm) 11 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA57
5 SAVANNAH SMILES (IRE) (8) 5600-02 CD BF 5 9-4 (1)
B m Unfortunately (IRE) - Silicon Star (FR)
Rossa Ryan
Belly’s Heroes Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Kildaragh Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner 5/2, very good second of 8 in handicap at this course (5.1f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA55 (+3)
6 POET (GB) (19) 060/0-51 D
6 8-13 (7)
B g Kodiac - Swiss Diva Taryn Langley (7) Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Lordship Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 1 win from 2 runs this year 28/1, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) 19 days ago, always holding on under this rider. Not taken lightly
7 MALHAM TARN COVE (GB) (212) 163003- D 6 8-11 (3) Ro g Heeraat (IRE) - Spirit of Rosanna Trevor Whelan
S and S Racing Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley
Br Mr Jim Holcombe Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Bath a year ago off 2lb lower Third of 5 in handicap at Bath (5f, heavy, 3/1) Off 7 months Back up in trip Looks competitive on form
1-2-3: 1.SAVANNAH SMILES (IRE) 2.MALHAM TARN COVE 3.CANDY WARHOL (USA)
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 DIAMOND COTTAGE (GB) (8) 026-020 CD 8 8-10 (9)
Ch m Cappella Sansevero - Avrilo
Pat Hancock & Eric Jones
Br Eric Jones, Pat Hancock
Gina Mangan
Malcolm Saunders, Wells
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (7.1f, good to firm, 17/2) 8 days ago, ridden too aggressively TFRHHHII BHA47
9 WE’RE REUNITED (IRE) (16) 520-606 D 8 8-9 (2)
B g Kodiac - Caelis
Staverton Owners Group
Grace McEntee
Michael Blake, Trowbridge
Br Barouche Stud (Ire) Ltd Sb Racehorse Rehoming
TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty two runs since last win in 2023 Sixth of 8 in handicap at Bath (5f, firm, 11/1) 16 days ago. Back up in trip Cheekpieces back on Uphill task TFRHHIII BHA45
2024: ARLECCHINO’S GIFT 5 9 3 George Rooke 13-2 (Mark Usher) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 7, 9. Stewards Note:
SILKY ROBIN: Following its run on 10/5/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped slowly from the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Savannah Smiles (IRE), 5-1 Candy Warhol (USA), 13-2 Vape (GB), 8-1 Malham Tarn Cove (GB), 9-1 Poet (GB), 11-1 Silky Robin (IRE), 14-1 Diamond Cottage (GB), 20-1 Ever Driven (IRE), We’re Reunited (IRE)
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