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MONDAY 20 JANUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
ROBERT McCARTHY (Chief Steward), JOHN CLASPER (Stewards' Panel Chair)
CHARLOTTE ARMITAGE, ALAN DEMPSEY, SARAH RUSSELL
STARTERS
JASON CALLAGHAN
RYAN COLLEY
JUDGE
DI CLARK
CLERK OF THE SCALES
WAYNE BURNELL
VETERINARY OFFICERS
ARTHUR KIDD
JON PYCOCK
VETERINARY SURGEONS
LESLEY BARWISE-MUNRO
EUAN HAMMERSLEY
MAX LING
MEDICAL OFFICERS
DR VIV TUT
DR PATRICK WYNN
NURSE
ROBERT TAYLOR
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
LINDA PORTER
JOE O'GORMAN
GRAHAM GRAY
LEANNE ASPREY
COMMENTATOR
STEVEN POWELL
BETTING RING MANAGER
IAN O'NEILL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PAUL ELLIOTT
ACTING CLERK OF THE COURSE
JOE GIBSON
GROUNDS MANAGER
MARK RYAN
LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL
PAUL ELLIOTT
DUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICIALS
MICHAEL SMITH
PAUL ELLIOTT
Spirit Mixer - the winner of the 2025 Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate Handicap
Owners silks graphic
Horse’s name& birthplace
Horse’s saddlecloth number
17 SPIRIT
No.ofdays sincelastran
MIXER
Formguide-previous performances: / =new season, - = new year, Bold type shows All-Weather form
C = course winner, D = distance winner
CD = course & distance winner
BF = beaten favourite
weight st-lb age draw
(GB) (20) 110-502 D 7 8-10 (9)
Ch g Frankel - Arabian Queen (IRE)
Mr J. C. Smith
Rob Hornby
Andrew Balding. Kingsclere Littleton Stud Br
TIMEFORM VIEW A dual 2m scorer last term and he comes here in good form, runner-up in 2m Goodwood handicap 20 days ago. no forlon hope TFR HHHII BHA89 (+1)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor 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
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
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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FIRST RACE 12.43
ONE MILE, TWO FURLONGS ABOUT 42 YARDS (1M 2F 42YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION BETTING APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £7100 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2932, 2nd £1466, 3rd £733, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): I Jardine (55 wins from 589 runners, 9%) runs HAVEYOUMISSEDME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs SWORD OF WESSEX
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: JACK SPAROWE trained by J Butler, SELENIC trained by Sir M Prescott, SWORD OF WESSEX trained by J Owen, all Newmarket, 241 miles.
Plenty in with a shout but GOLSPIE rates the pick of the weights on the back of a very good Southwell second so edges the vote from Sir Mark Prescott’s unexposed Selenic who wasn’t seen to ideal effect when sixth after an absence at Southwell last time. James Owen’s new recruit Sword of Wessex is another to consider, while King Chaos and Jack Sparrow need factoring into this competitive handicap too.
1 SWORD OF WESSEX (IRE) (124) 360625- 4 9-11 (1)
B g Wootton Bassett - Beluga (IRE) Cam Hardie Ambrose Racing Club Ltd
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Westerberg Componix Global Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful maiden Last of 5 in handicap (9/4) at Yarmouth (14.1f, good to soft) 124 days ago on his final run for Charlie Fellowes but no surprise to see him bounce back for new yard in his bid for a first success. TFRHHHHI BHA75
2 HAVEYOUMISSEDME (GB) (35) 6/60146- C 8 9-11 (4)
B g Helmet (AUS) - Haydn’s Lass Andrew Mullen Lycett Racing Ltd & Mr I Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Whatton Manor Stud Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win at Redcar in November Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (9/2) at this course (16.2f) 35 days ago. Significantly down in trip but not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA74
3 LIGHTENING COMPANY (IRE) (54) 056020- D 8 9-10 (7)
B g Fast Company (IRE) - Shama’s Song (IRE)
Middleham Park CXV, Barclay & Lycett Rcg
Paul Mulrennan
Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Anthony Kirwan Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, last of 10 in handicap at this C&D 54 days ago. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA73
4 SELENIC (IRE) (14) 21-6 BF
Ch f Sea The Moon (GER) - Bantam (IRE)
Sir F Brooke & Sir R Pilkington
Br Brooke, Pillkington & Kelly
4 9-8 (2)
Luke Morris
Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWSea The Moon filly who landed 7f novice at Kempton last February. Sent off 15/8 on first run since but unsuited by way race developed when sixth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 14 days ago, Remains capable of better TFRHHHHI BHA72
5 IMPERIAL TROOPER (IRE) (94) 600330- 4 9-8 (8)
B g Belardo (IRE) - Oriental Step (IRE)
Mr Brian Verinder
Br Highpark Bloodstock Ltd
George Wood
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 8/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) Off 94 days Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort TFRHHHII BHA72
6 GOLSPIE (IRE) (17) 35016-2 CD
B g Ribchester (IRE) - Surrey Storm
Patrick Morris
Br Ballinacurra Stud Ltd
6 9-5 (11)
David Nolan
Patrick Morris, Prescot
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D scorer in December 11/4, very good second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 17 days ago, conceding first run to the winner Another bold showing is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA68
7 CAVALRY CALL (IRE) (54) 500000- D
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Michael’s Song (IRE)
The Racing Suite
Br Knockainey Stud
5 9-5 (10)
Sean Kirrane
R. Mike Smith, Galston
TIMEFORM VIEW 125/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D 54 days ago. Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA68
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
PRINCE
ACHILLE (GB) (31) 665124- CD
B g Reliable Man - Halle Bop
9-4 (6)
Billy Garritty
Mr Jedd O’Keeffe Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Br Normandie Stud Ltd Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time C&D winner Latest win here in November 11/1, below-form fourth of 11 to Golspie in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. The sort to bounce back though TFRHHHII BHA67
9 JACK SPAROWE
(IRE) (98) 0/00022- 7 9-4 (5)
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Red Stars (IRE) P. J. McDonald
Northumbria Leisure Ltd John Butler, Newmarket
Br Newtown Anner Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 Creditable second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (18/5) 98 days ago. Not taken lightly at these weights after a break. TFRHHHII BHA67
10 MAUI BREEZE (GB) (10) 25552-0 4 9-3 (3)
B f Bated Breath - Hula Girl
Paula Muir (3)
Mr W. Storey Wilf Storey, Consett
Br Merton Place Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at this course (8f) 10 days ago. Back up in trip Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA67
11 KING
CHAOS
(IRE) (11) 46524-1 C
Gr g Kingman - Marigold Hotel (IRE)
JPR Investments
5 9-2 (9)
Kaiya Fraser
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Newtown Anner Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort but he resumed winning ways in 8-runner handicap at this course (12.4f) 11 days ago. Up 3lb but can make his presence felt again.
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
TFRHHHII BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 11. Stewards Note: SWORD OF WESSEX: Following its run on 18/9/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. IMPERIAL TROOPER: Following its run on 18/10/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Selenic (IRE), 4-1 King Chaos (IRE), 6-1 Golspie (IRE), Jack Sparowe (IRE), 11-1 Sword of Wessex (IRE), 12-1 Haveyoumissedme (GB), Prince Achille (GB), 22-1 Maui Breeze (GB), 28-1 Imperial Trooper (IRE), 66-1 Lightening Company (IRE), Cavalry Call (IRE)
POSITION OF STALLS
1m2f and 1m4f - Outside 2m - Inside Straight Course - Inside
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RECORD TIMES
DISTANCE
5f Spin Doctor (GB) (2yo)
5f Alligator Alley (GB) (3yo+)
6f Mazyoun (GB) (2yo) 25Oct16 1m 9.95s
6f Misty Grey (IRE) (3yo+) 12May24 1m 9.62s
7f 14y Commander Cole (GB) (2yo) 18Oct16 1m 25.50s
7f 14y Northernpowerhouse (GB) (3yo+) 18Dec19
1m 5y Kameko (USA) (2yo) 01Nov19
1m 5y Alfred Richardson (GB) (3yo+) 09Nov18 1m
1m 2f 42y Palisade (GB) (3yo+) 16Oct16 2m 4.88s
1m 4f 08y Ajman Prince (IRE) (3yo+) 14Oct16 2m 36.76s
2m 56y Onesmoothoperator (USA) (3yo+) 29Jun24
SECOND RACE 1.13
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 14YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE ALWAYS GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (67 wins from 551 runners, 12%) runs RORY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (7 wins from 70 runners, 10%) runs ROCK MASTER LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROCK MASTER trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 244 miles.
Iain Jardine’s SUPERIOR COUNCIL is holding his form really well in handicap company and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to regain winning ways in this classified event. Course scorer Green Valentine is also weighted to have a say if galvanised by the refitting of headgear, while Ring of Gold, Chris’s Mate and Catherine Chroi can’t be totally dismissed either
1 CATHERINE CHROI (IRE) (10) 0355-44 C D
B m Camacho - Heart of Oak
8 9-9 (7)
Mohammed Tabti (5)
Mr I. J. Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Manister House, N. Anderton & P. Leonard Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner 9/1, creditable fourth of 10 in minor event at this course (8f) 10 days ago. Twenty eight runs since her last win in 2024 TFRHHHII BHA46
2 CHRIS’S MATE (GB) (35) 640/450-
B g Washington DC (IRE) - Seaperle
5 9-9 (4)
George Wood
Miss Sarah Harrison Gary Harrison, Langholm
Br Bearstone Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (6f, 14/1) 35 days ago. Not ruled out in his bid for a breakthrough success. TFRHHHII BHA44
3 DASH POWER (GB) (3) 0020-04
B g Twilight Son - Glitter Girl
5 9-9 (10)
Sean Kirrane
Mr Adrian Walton Lawrence Mullaney, Wiseton
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Arena Graphics
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest gelding. 17/2, creditable fourth of 9 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f) 3 days ago. One win from 37 runs though TFRHHHII BHA45
4 GREEN VALENTINE (IRE) (19) 60100-0 C
B m Profitable (IRE) - Valentine Hill (IRE)
5 9-9 (8)
Barry McHugh
Mr Scott McMillan & Mr S E Pedersen Alan Brown, Malton
Br Dr A. Calnan
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Latest win here in November 25/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and could bounce back. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA50
5 RING OF GOLD (GB) (14) 11446-0 CD
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Pitter Patter
Laura Mason Syndicate Racing
9 9-9 (6)
Billy Garritty
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br Mr I. M. Emes & Mr John Benfield Stittenham Farms
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in September. 7/1, last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 14 days ago, slowly away Looks competitive on form if shrugging off latest effort TFRHHHII BHA50
6 ROCK MASTER (IRE) (16) 32660-0
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Miss Gibraltar
4 9-9 (1)
Ryan Kavanagh (5) KHDRP Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Peter & Hugh McCutcheon Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 16 runs Last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 9/1) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces back on but others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA45
7 RORY (GB) (11) 4066-53 C D
Ch g Orientor - Eternal Instinct
Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie
Br Goldie Racing Limited
8 9-9 (11)
Paul Mulrennan
Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Jim Goldie Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 9/2, good third of 12 in minor event at this C&D 11 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA47
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 SHE’SASHAMBLES (IRE) (10) 0400-50
B m Profitable (IRE) - Glen Ginnie (IRE)
P. J. Makin
Br Lynn Lodge Stud
Rowan Scott
Phillip Makin, Leyburn
TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty runs since last win in 2024. Last of 7 in handicap (12/1) at this course (6f) 10 days ago. Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA44
9 SIR MAXI (GB) (10) 40040-0 CD 8 9-9 (9)
B g Adaay (IRE) - Winifred Jo
Always Optmisitic
Shane Gray
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Mr Max Weston Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner 33/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 10 days ago. Significantly back down in trip Blinkers back on Thirteen runs since last win in 2025. TFRHHIII BHA48
10 SUPERIOR COUNCIL (IRE) (10) 51333-2 C
B g Kodiac - Odyssee (FR)
9-9 (2)
Cara Tuke (7)
URSA Major, Beswick & Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Tom Radley Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner in November and has continued in good form, showing a willing attitude when second of 8 in handicap at this course (6f) 10 days ago. Expected to be bang there at these weights. TFRHHHHH BHA50
B g Mazameer (IRE) - Big Mystery (IRE)
Iain Jardine Racing Club Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br W. G. H. Barrons Iain Jardine Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW
12 WEE NAN (GB) (11) 64600-0 4 9-9 (12)
B f Sogann (FR) - Sheoak
Mr Paul Stewart Alan Brown, Malton
Br Mrs L. Bailey TIMEFORM VIEW
2025: ELETARRIA (IRE) 6 9 9 Paul Mulrennan 7-2 (J S Wainwright) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 3, 7, 9. Visor worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Superior Council (IRE), 11-2 Ring of Gold (GB), 6-1 Rory (GB), 7-1 Green Valentine (IRE), 10-1 Catherine Chroi (IRE), 18-1 Dash Power (GB), Sir Maxi (GB), 22-1 Chris’s Mate (GB), 25-1 She’sashambles (IRE), 28-1 Rock Master (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 1.43
FIVE FURLONGS (5F) FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MIDNITE: BUILT FOR 2026 NOT 2006 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (52 wins from 202 runners, 26%) runs MAD DASH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (7 wins from 22 runners, 32%) runs MAD DASH LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAD DASH trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 303 miles.
A few of these offer potential, not least DANDY BREEZE who shaped well on his first run when a C&D second and can build on it to go one better now Starryfield could emerge as the chief threat to Bryan Smart’s son of Dandy Man but might have to settle for second once more. Both Mad Dash and Egotistical are also well worthy of consideration in this fair novice.
Gr or Gr g Portamento (IRE) - Vigorito
David Nolan
Mrs Christine Barron David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Br Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden, better effort when third of 8 in novice at this course (6f) 19 days ago. May do better still TFRHHHII BHA-
2 DANDY BREEZE (IRE) (42) 2-
B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Winter Oasis (IRE)
Mrs Victoria Machen & Partner
3 9-1 (3)
Paul Mulrennan
Bryan Smart, Hambleton
Br Mr M. Gittins Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Promising Dandy Man colt who came in second of 7 in novice at this C&D (12/1) on his debut 42 days ago, slowly away Can build on it now and rates a big player TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 STARRYFIELD (IRE) (22) 22-
B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Sutton Veny (IRE)
3 9-1 (1)
Luke Morris
Mr Yun Hing Yue James Owen, Newmarket
Br Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Has shaped well both runs, travelling fluently when second of 10 in novice at this course (6f) 22 days ago, though no match for winner Holds good form claims. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 BATTENBURG BELLE (IRE) (22) 06-
B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Fainleog (IRE)
Ursa Major Racing Ltd
3 8-10 (7)
Andrew Mullen
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Tally-Ho Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden, only sixth of 10 in novice (125/1) at this course (6f) 22 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 CAILEAG AISLING (IRE) (42) 3-
Ch f Supremacy (IRE) - She’s My Dream (IRE)
Dr Helen Crawford
Br The Cottage Stud
3 8-10 (10)
Oisin McSweeney
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, encouraging third of 6 in novice at this course (6f) on debut 42 days ago. Can take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 COUNTRY ARTISTE (IRE) (14) 25455-6
B f Supremacy (IRE) - Southern Gal (USA)
Yorkshire Racer
3 8-10 (4)
Joanna Mason
Craig Lidster, Malton
Br Yeomanstown Stud Yorkshire Racer
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair filly. 50/1, first run since leaving Clive Cox when sixth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 14 days ago. Needs to get back on track.
7 EGOTISTICAL (GB) (33) 3-
TFRHHHII BHA68
3 8-10 (9)
B f Acclamation - Self Centred Rowan Scott Varian Racing XI Roger Varian, Newmarket
Br Mrs E. Roberts Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEWAcclamation filly who shaped well when third of 11 in novice at Southwell (6.1f, 6/1) on her debut 33 days ago, taking a place late on with bit having slipped through her mouth Seems sure to do better now. TFRHHHHI BHA-
1-2-3: 1.DANDY BREEZE (IRE) 2.STARRYFIELD (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
HARMONISED (GB) (25) 45-
Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Band Practice (IRE)
Clipper
Br Branton Court Stud LLP
3 8-10 (8)
Shane Gray
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on her debut fourth when fifth of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 25 days ago. Worth another chance for good yard TFRHHHII BHA-
9 HAVIN A FLYER (GB) (22) 355340-
B f Havana Grey - Nantosuelta (IRE)
JPR Investments
3 8-10 (6)
Tom Kiely-Marshall (5)
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest filly. Eighth of 10 in novice at this course (6f, 28/1) 22 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time with more required. TFRHHIII BHA54
10 MAD DASH (GB) (18) 42-3
B f Showcasing - Miss Dashwood
Helena Springfield Ltd
3 8-10 (2)
P. J. McDonald
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWOff 5 months and not disgraced when a fading third of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (5f) 18 days ago. Very much one to consider with that run under her belt. TFRHHHHI BHA67
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 8. Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
MR DREAMSELLER: Following its run on 1/1/2026 it was reported that the jockey was slow to remove the blindfold. EGOTISTICAL: Following its run on 18/12/2025 it was reported that the horse’s bit slipped through its mouth.
HAVIN A FLYER: Following its run on 29/12/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Dandy Breeze (IRE), 3-1 Starryfield (IRE), 6-1 Mad Dash (GB), 7-1 Egotistical (GB), 9-1 Harmonised (GB), 18-1 Country Artiste (IRE), 25-1 Mr Dreamseller (GB), Caileag Aisling (IRE), 50-1 Havin A Flyer (GB), 150-1 Battenburg Belle (IRE)
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SATURDAY 27 JUNE
S C A N T O B O O K F O R 2 0 2 6
FOURTH RACE 2.13
ABOUT ONE MILE (8F ABT 5YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WIN £250,000 WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN GOALS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (67 wins from 551 runners, 12%) runs SEA LEGEND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A P Keatley (4 wins from 5 runners, 80%) runs AISLING OSCAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOSEPH trained by J Butler, Newmarket, 241 miles.
AISLING OSCAR has proved a revelation since joining Adrian Keatley and can make it six unbeaten here for the yard as he goes unpenalised for his recent apprentice handicap victory Course scorer Sea Legend appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of in-form trio LittleTed, Rogue Officer and Falcon Nine
1.AISLING OSCAR (IRE) 2.SEA LEGEND (FR) 3.LITTLE TED
1
Ch g Earthlight (IRE) - Take A Deep Breath
Jack Nicholls (5) Adnan Bahbahani John Butler, Newmarket
Br Plantation Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but he wasn’t disgraced when fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 11/2) 29 days ago. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA65
2 TASEVER (GB) (10) 02321-6 CD
B g Tasleet - Forever Excel (IRE)
The Pat Morris Racing Club
Br Wayne Clifford
David Nolan
Patrick Morris, Prescot
TIMEFORMVIEW A 3-time C&D winner, latest in December. 15/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago when doing too much too soon so he needs considering TFRHHHII BHA64
3 SEA LEGEND (FR) (10) 02005-4 C
Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Dame du Roi (IRE)
6 9-8 (7)
Paul Mulrennan Whitestonecliffe Racing Partnership
Br Mr E. Puerari & SC Ecurie Ades-Hazan
Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Jim Goldie Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who hinted at a revival when fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, hampered last 1f Weighted to go well off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHHI BHA64
4 SAMRA STAR (IRE) (22) 445500- C
5 9-7 (10)
B m Magna Grecia (IRE) - Bint Samraan Kaiya Fraser Paul Corrigan & Natasha Corrigan Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner. 28/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHIII BHA63
5 ROGUE OFFICER (IRE) (99) 60/4252-
4 9-6 (2)
B g Soldier’s Call - Farthing (IRE) Cam Hardie Northgate Lodge Racing Club
Br James Waldron
Antony Brittain, Warthill
TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 14 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f) 99 days ago on his final run for Peter Chapple-Hyam Ought to be in the shake-up for his new yard TFRHHHII BHA62
6 FALCON NINE (GB) (32) 113304-
9-5 (5)
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Freedonia Mohammed Tabti (5) URSA Major Racing & I Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Niarchos Family Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Musselburgh in August. Creditable 3 3/4 lengths fourth of 9 to Tasever in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 32 days ago. In the mix again
7 MALI AND ME (IRE) (35) 664-
HHHII BHA61
9-4 (9)
B f Sands of Mali (FR) - French Heroine Joanna Mason
ursa major racing ltd and M Dods
Michael Dods, Darlington
Br Ballyhane Denton Hall Racing Ltd, Steadfast Wealth Management Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden, just fourth of 6 in maiden at this C&D (50/1) 35 days ago, slowly away Makes handicap debut with more required at these weights. TFRHHIII BHA60
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 AISLING OSCAR (IRE) (7) 31111-1
B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Goodnightsuzy (IRE)
Mr Dan Astbury
Br Eoin O’Morain
Oisin McSweeney
Adrian Keatley, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Went 5-5 here since joining current yard with a career best in 6-runner handicap (7.1f) 7 days ago, showing a good turn of foot Escapes a penalty for that apprentices’ victory so is hard to oppose. TFRHHHHH BHA60
9 LITTLE TED (GB) (22) 320022- CD
Ch g Cityscape - Speedy Utmost Meg
Mr M. J. Macleod
Br Mill Bank Bloodstock LLP
9 9-2 (4)
Sean Kirrane
Tim Easterby, Malton
Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 9/2, good second of 9 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 22 days ago. Can go well again despite a 1lb weights rise TFRHHHII BHA58
10 CHIEFMAN (GB) (120) 063560- C
Ch g Cracksman - Midst
Bruce ,Gillies and Smith
Br Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd
5 8-4 (8)
Amie Waugh (3)
R. Mike Smith, Galston
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Pulled up in novice hurdle at Ayr 50 days ago. Tongue tied now and cheekpieces go back on but others are still preferred. TFRHHIII BHA46
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 3, 5. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 9, 10.
Stewards Note:
SAMRA STAR: Following its run on 29/12/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
CHIEFMAN: Following its run on 1/12/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Aisling Oscar (IRE), 7-2 Little Ted (GB), 10-1 Sea Legend (FR), Rogue Officer (IRE), 11-1 Tasever (GB), 12-1 Joseph (GB), 16-1 Falcon Nine (GB), 25-1 Mali And Me (IRE), 33-1 Samra Star (IRE), 80-1 Chiefman (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 2.43
SIX FURLONGS FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CREATE YOUR BET BUILDERS AT MIDNITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £15200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6276, 2nd £3139, 3rd £1569, 4th £784, 5th £392. (Penalty Value £7955.68) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D O’Meara (57 wins from 450 runners, 13%) runs ABERAMA GOLD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (7 wins from 70 runners, 10%) runs BETSEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: BETSEN trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 244 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
COACHELLO performed with credit when third back from a three-month break at Wolverhampton three weeks ago and, likely to be sharper, he could be the answer to this rather trappy-looking handicap. Having also shaped well on his return from a short break last time, SilkyWilkie is next on the list ahead of Badri and Betsen, while Aberama Gold would also have a chance if on a going day.
1 BADRI (GB) (42) 000054- CD
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Penny Drops Luke Morris
RJH Ltd and Mr D Padgett
Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook
Michael Herrington, Willoughton
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at this course (5f) 42 days ago. This 9-y-o is on a winning mark and should make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA90
2 COACHELLO (FR) (21) 000U03- CD
8 9-7 (7)
B g Dunkerque (FR) - Rock Harmonie (FR) George Wood
Precision Facades Ltd
Br Mrs M. Leurson & Mrs C. Head
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Precision Facades Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 7/2) 21 days ago, left poorly placed 1lb lower now and bold show could be on the way. TFRHHHHH BHA88
3 BETSEN (GB) (55) 602001- D
5 9-5 (4)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Martini Magic Ryan Kavanagh (5)
KHDRP Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Cranford Bloodstock & Irish NationalStud Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFirst run since leaving Jack W. Davison when springing a surprise (sent off at 40/1) in a 9-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 55 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race Nudged up just 2lb and, though not the most consistent, he has to enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA86
4 ABERAMA GOLD (GB) (19) 30020-0 D 9 9-2 (3)
B g Heeraat (IRE) - Nigella Billy Garritty
Mr Evan M. Sutherland David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Mrs J. McMahon GAIN Equine Nutrition
TIMEFORMVIEWThree wins from 22 runs last year 18/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 19 days ago. Needs to bounce back but, on the upside, he is edging back down the weights and the ability is certainly there if the mood takes. TFRHHHII BHA83
THE
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Saffian
Alfa Site Services Ltd
(IRE)
Barry McHugh
Ivan Furtado, Easingwold
Br Mr Denis B. McCarthy Alfa Site Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Twelfth of 13 in handicap (33/1) at Doncaster (5f, good) Off 128 days and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere.
B g Adaay (IRE) - Amelia Grace (IRE)
Ben Robinson Steel A Win & Spring Cottage Syndicate 3
Br Northern Water Services & Brian Ellison
Brian Ellison, Malton
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner 11/2, last of 6 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 3 days ago. Back up in trip and hopes pinned on the first-time visor helping to spark a return to form
WILKIE
(5)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Vasoni (IRE) Jack Nicholls (5) Middleham Park Racing LXXXI & E Burke
K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Br Mrs Claire Doyle Middleham Park Racing TIMEFORMVIEWThirty-four runs since last win in 2023 Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 9/4) 13 days ago.
1-2-3: 1.COACHELLO (FR) 2.SILKY WILKIE (IRE) 3.BADRI
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Visor worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
Stewards Note:
NORTHERN SPIRIT: Following its run on 17/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Silky Wilkie (IRE), 4-1 Betsen (GB), 9-2 Coachello (FR), 11-2 Badri (GB), 7-1 Aberama Gold (GB), 8-1 Northern Spirit (GB), 40-1 The Bell Conductor (IRE)
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SIX
(6F)
THE MIDNITE, BUILDING THE FUTURE OF BETTING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)
Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (67 wins from 551 runners, 12%) runs ANA EMARAATY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Brittain (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs SPARTAN FIGHTER & YAAHOBBY
WEIGHTWATCHER: TICKETS won off a handicap mark of 59, his rating is now down 7lb to 52. LONGEST TRAVELLER: TEARDROPS trained by R Spencer, Newmarket, 241 miles.
SPARTAN FIGHTER is clearly on very good terms with himself and is taken to complete the hat-trick following a decisive all-the-way victory over C&D recently Ana Emaraaty was a close third here off the same mark during the Christmas period and he is likely to be on the premises once more, while Teardrops is also high on the shortlist Fircombe Hall chased the selection home here 10 days ago and is another to consider
1.SPARTAN FIGHTER 2.ANA EMARAATY (IRE) 3.TEARDROPS
(GB) (7) 63115-1 CD
4 10-0 (in 5lb ex)
B g Tasleet - Royal Blush George Wood
Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket
Br D. R. Tucker
Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, slowly away That was his third C&D success and while a shade more will be needed under a penalty this time, he is impossible to discount. TFRHHHII BHA55
2 ANA EMARAATY (IRE) (22) 465033- CD 6 9-8 (4)
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Sundus (USA)
Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Paul Mulrennan
Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Jim Goldie Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time course winner Four wins from 19 runs last year Respectable third of 9 in handicap (9/2) at this course (7.1f) 22 days ago, finishing well Shortlist material TFRHHHHI BHA54
3 SPARTAN FIGHTER (GB) (10) 0232-11 CD 9 9-8 (5)
B g Dutch Art - Survived
John and Tony Jarvis and Partner
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Cam Hardie
Antony Brittain, Warthill
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 7-runner C&D handicap (5/2) 10 days ago by 1 1/4 lengths from Fircombe Hall, well on top finish Clearly loves it here (that was his eighth victory over this C&D) and he is greatly respected up 2lb in his hat-trick bid. TFRHHHHH BHA54
4 CORDELIN (IRE) (22) 0/4/00-
5 9-6 (6)
B m Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Absolutely Right (IRE) Barry McHugh
C Latham Racing John Norton, Barnsley
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 200/1, last of 9 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 22 days ago. Readily passed over. TFRHIIII BHA52
5 TICKETS (GB) (35) 410050- CD
7 9-6 (8)
B g Aclaim (IRE) - Czarna Roza Andrew Mullen
Mr B. M. R. Haslam Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Mr S. Maresca
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twelfth of 13 in handicap at this course (5f, 28/1) 35 days ago. Plenty to find on form
6 AUNTIE JO (GB) (11) 5035-45
Gr f Havana Grey - Mary Stewart (IRE)
HIIII BHA52
4 9-5 (1)
Ben Robinson
Mr D. O’Meara David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Withernsea Thoroughbred GAIN Equine Nutrition
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, 14/1) 11 days ago, unable to sustain effort Likely to find one or two too good once more.
7 FIRCOMBE HALL (GB) (10) 0042-52 CD
Ch g Charming Thought - Marmot Bay (IRE)
Mr P. Kirby
Rhys Elliott (5)
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Ace Bloodstock Ltd Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWSix-time C&D winner Twenty one runs since last win in 2024 Creditable 1 1/4 lengths second of 7 to Spartan Fighter in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 10 days ago. Live each-way contender
1-2-3:
KEY Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 YAAHOBBY (IRE) (19) 30504-2 C D
B g Kodiac - Nations Alexander (IRE)
7 9-0 (7)
Alex Jary (3)
Mr Antony Brittain Antony Brittain, Warthill
Br Mountarmstrong Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Twenty-two runs since last win in 2024 7/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Place possibilities.
9 WEE NAN (GB) (11) 64600-0
B f Sogann (FR) - Sheoak
TFRHHIII BHA45
4 9-0 (3)
Sean Kirrane
Mr Paul Stewart Alan Brown, Malton
Br Mrs L. Bailey
TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, last of 12 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 11 days ago.
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
TFRHIIII BHA42
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Stewards Note:
CORDELIN: Following its run on 29/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
TICKETS: Following its run on 16/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Spartan Fighter (GB), 10-3 Teardrops (GB), 4-1 Ana Emaraaty (IRE), 13-2 Fircombe Hall (GB), 11-1 Yaahobby (IRE), 12-1 Auntie Jo (GB), 40-1 Tickets (GB), 66-1 Wee Nan (GB), 80-1 Cordelin (IRE)
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SIX FURLONGS (6F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MIDNITE, BUILDING THE FUTURE OF BETTING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)
Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): I Jardine (55 wins from 589 runners, 9%) runs THE GAY BLADE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Brittain (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs ASADJUMEIRAH LONGEST TRAVELLER: INSTANT BOND trained by M Wigham, Newmarket, 241 miles.
RAMON DI LORIA has shaped as though his turn may be near the last twice, latterly finishing a close third over C&D off a 1lb higher mark.The 8-y-o shades preference ahead ofYorkshire Glory and Instant Bond (in that order of preference), both of whom sport new headgear. Asadjumeirah is another with realistic claims
DI LORIA (IRE) 2.YORKSHIRE GLORY (IRE) 3.INSTANT BOND
B g Intrinsic - Misu Billy Paul Mulrennan David Tate Danny Lawson Kevin Broadley Michael Wigham, Newmarket
Br David Tate Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/4, fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and will certainly have a chance if bringing his ‘A’ game
2
BHA55
B g Adaay (IRE) - Place In My Heart Cam Hardie Northgate Lodge Racing Club Antony Brittain, Warthill
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time C&D winner Three wins from 27 runs last year 5/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, unable to sustain effort Unlikely he will be far away TFRHHHII BHA54
3
POWER BOY (IRE) (19) 065/65-2
Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Gravity Queen (IRE)
Gianluca Sanna (5)
Eco-Power Racing Seb Spencer, Malton
Br Mr Dermot Cogan Eco Power Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 19 days ago, slowly away Record stands at 0-11 and needs to find a bit of improvement from somewhere TFRHHHII BHA53
4 RAMON DI LORIA (IRE) (10) 0345-33 C D
Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Pria Bona (IRE) Rowan Scott Ewan Whillans Racing Club
Br G. T. A. SRL
Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Three wins from 22 runs last year Good third of 8 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 10 days ago. Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA52
5 YORKSHIRE GLORY (IRE) (10) 22113-4 CD BF
B g Cotai Glory - Talitha Kum (IRE)
Blue Lion Racing IX
Br Tom and Hazel Russell
(7)
Andrew Mullen
Ben Haslam, Middleham
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Latest win here in December Fourth of 7 in handicap back over this C&D (11/8) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and, provided that he responds well to the new headgear, should make his presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA51
6 THE GAY BLADE (GB) (11) 63000-0 CD
B g Mazameer (IRE) - Big Mystery (IRE)
Cara Tuke (7) Iain Jardine Racing Club Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br W. G. H. Barrons Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Eighteen runs since last win in 2024 13/2, respectable seventh of 12 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 11 days ago, hampered Opposable. TFRHHIII BHA48
7 BERNIE THE BEAR (IRE) (19) 40000-0 CD 6 9-0 (1)
Ch g Elzaam (AUS) - Raeseeya Kaiya Fraser Jackton Racing Club Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Br Mrs Marion Ryan North Allerton Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Thirty three runs since last win in 2023 33/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA43
1-2-3: 1.RAMON
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 BADOSA (IRE) (33) 00/0000- CD
B m Mehmas (IRE) - Gabridan (IRE)
5 9-0 (4)
James Sullivan
Mr Graham Bradley Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br Stockvale Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Fifteen runs since last win in 2024 Last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 66/1) 33 days ago and looks set for another struggle TFRHIIII BHA42
2025: (See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Yorkshire Glory (IRE), 7-2 Ramon di Loria (IRE), 4-1 Instant Bond (GB), 11-2 Eco Power Boy (IRE), 15-2 Asadjumeirah (GB), 14-1 The Gay Blade (GB), 50-1 Bernie The Bear (IRE), 100-1 Badosa (IRE)
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EIGHTH RACE 4.13
FIVE FURLONGS (5F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MAKE THE MOVE TO MIDNITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £7100 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2932, 2nd £1466, 3rd £733, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (67 wins from 551 runners, 12%) runs DOON THE GLEN & THUNDERSTORM KATIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Brittain (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs DARK KESTREL
WEIGHTWATCHER: MERSEA won off a handicap mark of 69, her rating is now down 8lb to 61. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: THUNDERSTORM KATIE & DOON THE GLEN trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 146 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
DANDY DINMONT was too free over 6f here last month and is interesting back at the minimum trip Indeed, Nigel Tinkler’s charge has otherwise held his form admirably well since resuming winning ways off this mark at Thirsk last summer and most of his previous visits to this course have resulted in solid efforts. Harb is also on a nice mark at present and is feared most, with last month’s C&D 1-2 Our Absent Friends and Ganesha also shortlisted
1 DARK KESTREL (IRE) (19) 14040-0 CD
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Goodnight And Joy (IRE)
6 9-9 (1)
Cam Hardie
Mr Antony Brittain Antony Brittain, Warthill
Br Paul McCartan
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in October. Ninth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 19 days ago. Others make more appeal TFRHIIII BHA70
2 GANESHA (GB) (35) 330422- CD 5 9-5 (11)
B g Showcasing - My Lea (IRE) Rowan Scott
Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan
Phillip Makin, Leyburn
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Good 3/4-length second of 13 to Our Absent Friends in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 35 days ago. Likely to be in the mix once again TFRHHHII BHA66
3 DARLO PRIDE (GB) (19) 24304-0 CD 6 9-5 (2)
Gr g Outstrip - Doric Lady Rhys Elliott (5)
ursa major racing ltd and M Dods
Michael Dods, Darlington
Br Clive Dennett Denton Hall Racing Ltd, Steadfast Wealth Management Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 19 days ago. Blinkers back on and he needs to bounce back TFRHHIII BHA66
4 OUR ABSENT FRIENDS (IRE) (35) 043451- CD 8 9-4 (4)
Ch g Camacho - Practicallyperfect (IRE) Oisin McSweeney
Mr R W Hislop Tristan Davidson, Carlisle
Br Denis McDonnell AKV Group Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, won 13-runner handicap at this C&D 35 days ago by 3/4 length from Ganesha. That was his third C&D success but a 5lb rise may find him out on this occasion TFRHHHII BHA65
5 DANDY DINMONT (IRE) (32) 333245- CD
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Coconut Kisses
The Olliers & Stewart Perkins
9-4 (8)
Faye McManoman
Nigel Tinkler, Malton
Br Miss Joanne Comer Alexanders York
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner 15/2, bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 32 days ago. Was knocking on the door prior to that and, having edged back down to his last winning mark, he’s a must for the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA65
6 HARB (GB) (35) 145604- D 7 9-3 (3)
B g Muhaarar - Maid For Winning (USA) Luke Morris
Border Raiders II
Br Boyce Bloodstock & Mrs C. E. Percival
Tristan Davidson, Carlisle
TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Ayr in August 17/2, creditable 1 3/4 lengths fourth of 13 to Our Absent Friends in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark and couldn’t rule out. TFRHHHHI BHA64
7 BIBENDUM (GB) (18) 62013-0 CD
5 9-0 (9)
B g Showcasing - Eminently George Wood
New Vision Bloodstock
Julie Camacho, Malton
Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Latest win here in November Tenth of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 18 days ago, worst of draw Not taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA61
1-2-3: 1.DANDY DINMONT (IRE) 2.HARB
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
MERSEA (FR) (14) 00006-5 C D
B m Born To Sea (IRE) - Bolga Bere (FR)
6 9-0 (10)
Sean Kirrane
Mr Grant Tuer Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Br E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent & E.A.R.
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Fifth of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (5f) 14 days ago. Others look stronger TFRHIIII BHA61
9 THUNDERSTORM KATIE
(GB) (35) 341160- CD 5 9-0 (6)
B m Muhaarar - Firenze Shay Farmer (7)
Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd
Br Mr & Mrs P. & J. Hopper, Mrs M. Morris
Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Chris’s House
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Five wins from 19 runs last year Latest win here in October. 9/1, bit below form 4 1/4 lengths eighth of 13 to Our Absent Friends in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. TFRHHIII BHA61
10 DIGITAL (IRE) (7) 0061-22 CD BF
B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Notte Illuminata (IRE)
Fine Claret Racing and Mrs R Carr
8 8-12 (5)
James Sullivan
Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Rathbarry Stud William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in December. 7/4, creditable second of 6 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Evidently in good nick and he’s one to consider TFRHHHII BHA59
11 DOON THE GLEN (GB) (19)
B g Orientor - Glenlini
Mr J. S. Goldie
Br Goldie Racing Limited
50241-0 C 6 8-4 (7)
Amie Waugh (3)
Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Jim Goldie Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. One win from 26 Flat runs. Last of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, 14/1) 19 days ago. Probably best to look elsewhere
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
TFRHIIII BHA49
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 10.
Stewards Note:
BIBENDUM: Following its run on 2/1/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Digital (IRE), 5-1 Ganesha (GB), Our Absent Friends (IRE), 13-2 Harb (GB), 7-1 Dandy Dinmont (IRE), 17-2 Bibendum (GB), 14-1 Thunderstorm Katie (GB), 28-1 Darlo Pride (GB), 40-1 Dark Kestrel (IRE), Doon The Glen (GB), 50-1 Mersea (FR)
THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £878,173 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026.
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.43 - THE MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION BETTING APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3716 to the winning horse The second to receive £1743, the third £871, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 4-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 4-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Midnite has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 13 entries at £35.Closed January 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2932; Second £1466; Third £733; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.13 - THE ALWAYS GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, January 14th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Weights: 9st 9lb each Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order. Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 15 entries at £30. - Closed January 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.43 - THE MIDNITE: BUILT FOR 2026 NOT 2006 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 14th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Midnite has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 12 entries at £50. - Closed January 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.13 - THE WIN £250,000 WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN GOALS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 17 entries at £45. - Closed January 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.43 - THE CREATE YOUR BET BUILDERS AT MIDNITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7955 to the winning horse The second to receive £3733, the third £1865, the fourth £933 and the fifth £465. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £76 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £61 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Midnite has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 11 entries at £76. - Closed January 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £6276; Second £3139; Third £1569; Fourth £784; Fifth £392. (Penalty Value £7955.68) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.13 - THE MIDNITE, BUILDING THE FUTURE OF BETTING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Midnite has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 12 entries, 1 at £9 and 11 at £45. - Closed January 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.43 - THE MIDNITE, BUILDING THE FUTURE OF BETTING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Midnite has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 12 entries, 2 at £9 and 10 at £45. - Closed January 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 4.13 - THE MAKE THE MOVE TO MIDNITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3716 to the winning horse The second to receive £1743, the third £871, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Midnite has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 19 entries at £35. - Closed January 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2932; Second £1466; Third £733; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
