SARAH DRABWELL General Manager, Sandown Park Racecourse
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Nick Mustoe
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found on page 31
Directors of the Racecourse Committee
Emma Banks
Vikki Dunn
Brian Finch
Charles Hemphill
Guy Henriques
Anna Mackenzie
General Manager
Sarah Drabwell
Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course
Andrew Cooper
Estates Manager
Craig Williamson
Deputy Estates Manager
Steve Mills
Safety Officer
Gareth Richardson
Commentator
Tony Ennis
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Sarah Drabwell
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Andrew Cooper &
Gareth Richardson
Stewards
Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)
Georgina Cartwright
(Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Milly Bersey, Steve Drowne, Gwen Thomas
Starters
Sam Avis
James Stenning
Judge
Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Graham Ford
Veterinary Officer
Mark Murrell
Veterinary Surgeons
Simon Knapp, C.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S.
Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Spotter
Melvin Stafford M.A., Vet.M.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Medical Officers
Dr Lucy Free
Dr Rob Cullen
Dr Peter Johnson
Dr Mark Gorvin
Dr Graeme Robertson
Dr Rizwan Ghani
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
Darren Stone
Christone Hannaford
Vince McKevitt
TODAY’S RACING
FIRST RACE
2:05pm The Sporting Times Sri Lanka Handicap Stakes - 5f 10-11
SECOND RACE
2:35pm The Sporting Times Sri Lanka Novice Stakes (GBB Race) - 7f 12-13
THIRD RACE
3:05pm The Sporting Times Sri Lanka British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/Gbbplus Race) - 1m 16-17
FOURTH RACE
3:35pm The Sporting Times Sri Lanka Fortune Stakes (Listed Race) - 1m 20-21
FIFTH RACE
4:10pm The Sporting Times Sri Lanka Fillies’ Handicap Stakes - 1m 22-23
SIXTH RACE
4:45pm The Sri Lanka Paradise Island Handicap Stakes - 1m 2f 26-27
SEVENTH RACE
5:17pm The Visit Sri Lanka Fillies’ Handicap Stakes - 1m 2f 28-29
THE ODDSCHECKER JUMP SEASON OPENER
Join us as we welcome back Jump racing to Sandown Park for what promises to be an exciting afternoon of racing, and the first opportunity to see some of this season’s talents to keep an eye on. Whether it be taking in the thrilling racing action, a fun day out with family and friends or taking in one of our hospitality offerings - Jump Season Opener is a must for the winter calendar. 9TH NOVEMBER
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2025
RACECARD EXPLAINED
4 DELACROIX (IRE) (28) 212-110 D BF
B c Dubawi (IRE) - Tepin (USA) (Bernstein (USA)) Ryan Moore
(8)
Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Orpendale Chelston & Wynatt
TIMEFORMVIEWSentofffavouritefortheDerbyafter2impressiveLeopardstownwinsthisspringbutlittlewentrightforhimatEpsom,meetingtroubleearly andneverreallygoing.ThatwastoobadtobetrueandMoorestickswithhimoverFrenchDerbywinnerCamillePissarro.
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
17. Sponsor (if applicable) 1. FORM
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse
16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
THE SPORTING TIMES SRI LANKA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90)Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs SUB THIRTEEN
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 39 runners, 13%) runs SUB THIRTEEN
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SUB THIRTEEN trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 126 miles.
1 DANGER ALERT (GB) (2) 400624 D BF
(6)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Sandy Times (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand) Jason Watson J
O Mrs Diggy Rodber George Baker, Epsom T
B Corps Commerce Ltd Vortex Shipbroking S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwentytworunssincelastwinin2023butturnedinhisbesteffortoftheseasonwhensecondof6inhandicapatEpsom(6f)inAugust. NotinquitethesameformwhenfourthatBrighton(6f)onMondaybuthe’snotonetodismissoutofhandfromthissortofmark. TFRHHHHI BHA69
2 TWILIGHT MADNESS (GB) (118) 20-0053 D 7 9-10 (5)
Br Ch h Twilight Son - Rhal (IRE) (Rahy (USA)) William Carver J
O Mr P. R. Hedger & P C F Racing Ltd Simon Hodgson, Hook T
B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW3/1,ranrespectablywhenthirdof7inhandicapatChelmsfordCity(5f) Off118daysbutisprovenonsoft groundandhasgonewellfreshbefore TFRHHHII BHA67
3 MERRIMACK (GB) (26) 243614 D 4 9-8 (4)
Br B g Showcasing - Megan Lily (IRE) (Dragon Pulse (IRE)) Gabriella Hill (7) J
O Mr W Enticknap & Mr B Ralph Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Montcastle Bloodstock Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWindsorinJulyandnotdisgracedwhenfourthof7inhandicapatGoodwood(5f,goodto firm)since.Shouldremaincompetitive.
TFRHHHHI BHA65
4 FIORELLA PRINCESS (IRE) (18) 065423 3 9-6 (9)
Br B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Elegant Drama (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE)) Luke Catton (3) J
O LDS Bloodstock Ltd Lemos De Souza, Newmarket T
B Ballyhane Class1Personnel S
TIMEFORMVIEWElevenrunssincelastwinin2024.Creditablethirdof6inhandicapatLingfield(5f,AW,7/1)18daysago. Cheekpiecesbackon. TFRHHHII BHA64
5 SUB THIRTEEN (GB) (15) 6456-64 D 4 9-4 (7)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - So Refined (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) William Carson J
O Mr Wayne Clifford & Mr Alexander Miller Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Copgrove Hall Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWSteppeduponreappearancerunwhenfourthof7inhandicapatChepstow(6.1f,heavy,9/1)15daysago. Givenachancebythehandicapperandnotruledout. TFRHHHHH BHA61
6 SOUTH SHORE ISLAND (IRE) (5) 644604
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Faithful Duchess (IRE) (Bachelor Duke (USA))
O South Shore Island Partnership
(1)
Sean Levey J
Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T
B Mr Darren Curley Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables S
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhoispotentiallywelltreatednowbutisunprovenonsoftground.
7 MAMMY (GB) (22) 250633 4 8-11 (8)
Br Ch f Bated Breath - Ascended (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Kieran O’Neill J
O Watts & Spooner
Rachel Cook & John Bridger, Liphook T
B Michelle Morris Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedreturntoformwhenthirdof9inhandicapatLingfield(6f,AW,6/1)22daysago.Shouldremain competitiveifhandlingthesofterground.
8 ROMAN SPRING (IRE) (17) 012050 5 8-8 (3)
Br Br g Caravaggio (USA) - Aurora Spring (IRE) (Power) Hollie Doyle J
O Vice Royal Partnership
Rachel Cook & John Bridger, Liphook T
B Lynch Bages Ltd Oldwick Saddlery & Animal Feeds S
TIMEFORMVIEWFinallyoffthemarkatBrightoninJuly.Moremissthanhitsince,thoughdidraceclosertopacethanideal atBrightonmostrecentouting.
HHHII BHA51
9 COLORADA DANCER (GB) (16) 045160 4 8-8 (2)
Br B g Time Test - Colorada (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Saffie Osborne J
O Mrs Walter Paine Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T
B Smarden Thoroughbreds racehorse-ownership.com S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Lingfield in August and run best excused when seventh of 11 in handicap at Brighton (6f,good)16daysago,racingclosertopacethanideal. TFRHHHII BHA51
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: SOUL SEEKER (IRE) 7 9 12 Jason Watson 4-1 (David O’Meara) 6 ran Visor worn by No 1, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Danger Alert (GB), 11-2 Merrimack (GB), 6-1 Mammy (GB), 7-1 Fiorella Princess (IRE), 15-2 Twilight Madness (GB), 9-1 Sub Thirteen (GB), 10-1 South Shore Island (IRE), 16-1 Colorada Dancer (GB), 20-1 Roman Spring (IRE)
SUBTHIRTEEN stepped up plenty on his comeback run whilst highlighting he maywell still be working his way back to full fitness when fourth at Chepstow 15 days ago and he could just be worth chancing having slipped to an attractive mark judged on last season’s exploits. Danger Alert is another lurking on a dangerous mark and is feared if turning out quickly Merrimack completes the dangers.
STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
THE SPORTING
TIMES
SRI LANKA NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice two yrs old ™ Total prize fund £10000 OwnersPrizeMoney.1st£4267,2nd£2133,3rd£1067,4th£533.(PenaltyValue£5400) Weightsraised3lbandparagraphs27to31oftheWeightsandHandicapping Codecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Haggas (25 wins from 106 runners, 24%) runs MORSHDI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (13 wins from 70 runners, 19%) runs MONTAGUE MENACE LONGESTTRAVELLER: MORSHDI trained by W Haggas, Newmarket, 81 miles.
1 MIDNIGHT BANDIT (GB) (12) 0
Br B c Time Test - Amber Silk (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Sean Levey J
O J. Palmer-Brown & David Brown & Partner Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B W. & R. Barnett Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW28/1,lastof7inmaidenatAscot(7f,goodtosoft)ondebut12daysago Lotsmoreisrequired.
2 MONTAGUE MENACE (GB) (-)
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Tower of Pisa (FR) (Golden Horn) Jason Watson J
O Mr Michael Blencowe Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Sun Bloodstock Sarl Moretons Investments Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch18.80,000gnsyearling,EUR55,0002-y-o,Mehmascolt.Dam,10.7fwinner,half-sistertoverysmartwinner upto11/4mFrenchNavyoutofusefulFrenchwinnerupto11/4mFirstFleet.Considerednewcomerforleadingyard TFRHHHHI BHA-
3
MORSHDI (GB) (-)
Br Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Into The Mystic (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Cieren Fallon J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Godolphin
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch16.Dubawicolt.Brothertouseful1m-11/4mwinnerElraaedandsmart11/4m-14.5fwinner Nakheel.Interestingnewcomerfromtopstable.
4 SHADOWMERE (IRE) (19) 0
TFRHHHHH BHA-
9-7 (2)
Br B c Sea The Moon (GER) - Magical Fire (IRE) (Dragon Pulse (IRE)) Pat Cosgrave J
O PJL Racing George Baker, Epsom T
B Lindy Farms Vortex Shipbroking S
TIMEFORMVIEW100/1,eighthof10inmaidenatthisC&D(soft)ondebut19daysago.Needsamajorstepforward.
5 ESNA (IRE) (18) 2
Br B f Starman - Dubai (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
O Martin Hughes and Partners
TFRHHIII BHA-
9-2 (1)
Charles Bishop J
Brian Meehan, Manton T
B Mr Canice Farrell Old Oak Holdings Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWStarmanfillycameinapromisingsecondof7inmaidenatthisC&D(soft,12/1)onherdebut18daysago. Holdsverygoodclaims.
TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: COSMIC YEAR 2 9 7 Oisin Murphy 5-2 (Harry Charlton) 7 ran
Stewards Note:
SHADOWMERE: Following its run on 29/8/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Esna (IRE), 7-2 Morshdi (GB), 6-1 Montague Menace (GB), 16-1 Midnight Bandit (GB), 22-1 Shadowmere (IRE)
William Haggas has his string in great nick so it could pay to side with his Dubawi colt MORSHDI to make a winning start and thwart Esna, who shaped well when a debut runner-up over C&D and rates a big threat. Andrew Balding’s debutant Montague Menace also needs considering, especially if the market vibes are positive.
Post Standard Time: 1 min 27.10 secs Record Time: 1 min, 26.56 secs - Raven’s Pass - 1st September 2007, Good To Firm
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THE SPORTING TIMES SRI LANKA BRITISH EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB/GBBPlus RACE)
for maiden two yrs old ™ Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067. (PenaltyValue £5400)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (30 wins from 147 runners, 20%) runs ACCREDIT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (13 wins from 70 runners, 19%) runs HATTEEN LONGESTTRAVELLER: ACCREDIT trained by J & T Gosden, Newmarket, 81 miles.
1 ACCREDIT (GB) (19) 3 BF
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Entitle (Dansili)
(3)
Robert Havlin J
O Juddmonte John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S
TIMEFORMVIEWDubawicoltoutofahalf-sistertoEnableandmadeaverypromisingstarttohiscaeerwhenthirdof10over7fhere(soft) attheendofAugust,makinganeye-catchingmoveintocontention.Suretoimprove,possiblyconsiderablyso
2 HATTEEN (IRE) (-) 9-7 (2)
Br Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Loyal (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Faleh Bughenaim J
O Al Shaqab Racing Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Ballylinch Stud Haras De Bouquetot S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary5.120,000gnsLopeDeVegacolt.Damlightly-racedmaidenoutofusefulFrench1mwinner (includingat2yrs)Chartreuse.Withatopyardandinterestingtoseewhatthebettingmakesofhim.
3 PLAN C (IRE) (42) 03
-
9-7 (1)
Br B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Bright Bank (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Rossa Ryan J
O McNeill Family & Mr Ian Dale Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Churchtown, Lane & Orpendale Bloodstock Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt. Encouraging third of 12 in novice (66/1) at Kempton (7f) 42 days ago, keeping not knockedabout.Willstay1m.Shouldprogressagain. TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2024: PRINCE OFTHE SEAS (IRE) 2 9 7 Hector Crouch 5-4 (Ralph Beckett) 11 ran Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Accredit (GB), 11-4 Plan C (IRE), 9-2 Hatteen (IRE)
A small field but still a race of interest ACCREDIT looked a good prospect when third on his 7f course debut last month and is preferred to Plan C, who also shaped well at Kempton last time. Hatteen is a newcomer from a top yard so it’ll be interesting to see how strong the betting vibes are.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 41.10 secs
Record Time: 1 min, 41.98 secs - Anshan - August 19, 1989, Good to Firm
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THE SPORTING TIMES SRI LANKA FORTUNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE)
for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £45000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£20052,2nd£8231,3rd£4118,4th£2057,5th£1031,6th£513. (PenaltyValue£25519.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Beckett (20 wins from 114 runners, 18%) runs CHANTILLY LACE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (7 wins from 54 runners, 13%) runs CHANTILLY LACE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: PINA SONATA trained by J Fanshawe, SALLAAL trained by R Varian, Newmarket, 81 miles.
1 BALMACARA (GB) (12) 220-030 4 9-6 (3)
Br B g New Bay - Utopian Dream (High Chaparral (IRE)) Charles Bishop J
O Mick and Janice Mariscotti Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Meon Valley Stud ABM Catering Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulgelding.Sixteenthof17inhandicap(9/1)atAscot(8f,goodtosoft)12daysago Worktodowith principalsherebutwillenjoyforecastslowground.
2 CICERO’S GIFT (GB) (18) 00-3622 CD 5 9-6 (4)
Br B g Muhaarar - Terentia (Diktat)
Jason Watson J
O Rosehill Racing Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Mrs F. S. Williams Wishanger Estates Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartonhisday,includingthirdinC&DGroup2onreappearanceinApril.Arrivesonbackofcreditable secondof11inPrixQuinceyatDeauville(8f,good)18daysagoandlookssuretogowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA109
3 SALLAAL (IRE) (62) 1-511 D 3 9-2 (1)
Br Ch c Frankel - Nahrain (Selkirk (USA)) Ray Dawson J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Godolphin
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsortwhofoundfurtherimprovementwhenreadilywinning6-runnerhandicapatHamilton(8.3f,good tofirm,4/6)62daysago Looksreadyforstepupingradeandit’slikelywehaven’tseenthebestofhimyet. TFRHHHHH BHA103
4 CELESTIAL ORBIT (GB) (17) 011-200 C 3 8-11 (5)
Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Rose Bonheur (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Jamie Spencer J
O Magnier’s,Shanahan and MacLennan Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B B. V. Sangster
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner last term and returned with good second in the Nell Gwyn at Newmarket in April. However,notbeeninsameformeitherstartsince. TFRHHIII BHA103
5 CHANTILLY LACE (IRE) (53) 1-553 BF 3 8-11 (6)
Br B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Seeking Solace (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Rossa Ryan J
O Mrs Doreen Tabor Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill Ashford Stud of 5095 S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunwithcreditingoodcompanythisterm,latestwhenneckthirdof9inValiantFillies’StakesatAscot (8f,goodtofirm,11/4)53daysago,battlingwell.Nottakenlightly TFRHHHII BHA106
6 PINA SONATA (GB) (45) 4-110 D
3 8-11 (2)
Br B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Moonlight Sonata (Galileo (IRE)) Daniel Muscutt J
O Mrs Mary Slack James Fanshawe, Newmarket T
B Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd Pegasus Stables LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulfilly.2winsfrom2runsthisyear.111/4lengthseleventhof13toFallenAngelinPrixRothschildat Deauville(8f,good,24/1)45daysago Remainslowmileagesofurtherimprovementmaybeforthcoming. TFRHHHII BHA94
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Stewards Note:
2024: SKELLET (IRE) 3 8 11 Hector Crouch 10-3 (Ralph Beckett) 8 ran
BALMACARA: Following its run on 5/9/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Sallaal (IRE), 3-1 Cicero’s Gift (GB), 4-1 Chantilly Lace (IRE), 10-1 Pina Sonata (GB), 14-1 Balmacara (GB), 16-1 Celestial Orbit (GB) PLAY SMARTER
SALLAAL is very much on the up and still has few miles on the clock. He can make a successful transition to Listed company. C&D winner Cicero’s Gift is feared most.
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forthreeyrs old and upwards fillies and mares Total prize fund £11500
Owners Prize Money 1st £4748, 2nd £2375, 3rd £1187, 4th £593, 5th £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (30 wins from 147 runners, 20%) runs NAGA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Varian (7 wins from 42 runners, 17%) runs ABSOLUTE STAR
WEIGHTWATCHER: HACKNEY DIAMONDS won off a handicap mark of 72, her rating is now down 7lb to 65.
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: HACKNEY DIAMONDS trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 118 miles.
1 NIMINY PIMINY (FR) (28) 1-102 D
Br Ch f Siyouni (FR) - Geisha Girl (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Jamie Spencer J
O Mrs Simon Marsh & Hon Mrs Peter Stanley Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon2ofher4startsthusfarandfoundimprovementwhenclosesecondof12inhandicapatKempton (8f,9/2)28daysago,slowlyaway.Facesdifferentconditionsherebutmustbetakenseriously
2 MAEVA (GB) (41) 0-4341 D 3 9-8 (6)
Br Ch f Territories (IRE) - Tessie (Tiger Hill (IRE))
Neil Callan J
O Mr Mervyn Ayers Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
B Executive Bloodlines
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkwhentaking8-runnerhandicapatChelmsfordCity(8f)41daysago,goingclear.Raised13lb sincebutwarrantsrespectnonetheless.
HHHHI BHA78
3 ABSOLUTE STAR (GB) (32) 2336-15 D BF 4 9-7 (1)
Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Absolute Blast (IRE) (Kodiac) Ray Dawson J
O Apple Tree Stud Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Apple Tree Stud Apple Tree Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedaccountonreturnatDoncaster(8f)inJuly.Belowthatleveloverlongertripatsamecoursesince butbetterexpectedhere.
4 LADY MARIKO (GB) (5) 211653
HHHII BHA73
3 9-4 (7)
Br B f Kameko (USA) - Ashadihan (Kyllachy) Rossa Ryan J
O Quest Thoroughbreds - Lady Mariko Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Mr T. A. Rahman
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatYarmouthinJuly.Creditablethirdof10inhandicapatthiscourse(7f,heavy,12/1)5daysago, suitedbywayracedeveloped.Notoutofthings. TFRHHHII BHA74
5 MISS CHESTER (IRE) (5) 61400
5 MISS CHESTER 0 3 9-1
3 9-1 (4)
Br Ch f Ribchester (IRE) - International Love (IRE) (Manduro (GER)) Non Runner J
O Ushers Court Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B D. G. Iceton Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinner.WinneratKempton inMay.80/1, lastof10 in handicap atthis course (7f, heavy) 5daysago Makeslimitedappeal. TFRHIIII BHA71(-3)
Lightly-racedwinner.Winnerat Kempton in May.80/1, last of10 (7f,heavy) 71
6 NAGA (FR) (155) 2-56
3 9-0 (2)
Br Ch f Dubawi (IRE) - Listen In (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) Robert Havlin J
O Mr George Strawbridge John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Mr George Strawbridge TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.7/1,sixthof7inmaidenatNewmarket(8f,goodtosoft),consideratelyhandled. Off155days Maydobetternowsenthandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA70
7 HACKNEY DIAMONDS (GB) (26) 063603 3 8-9 (3)
Br B f Camelot - Arwa (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Hollie Doyle J
O GL Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/4 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 3 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Cheekpieceson1sttime.Cangiveagoodaccountwithoutposingseriousthreattoprincipals. TFRHHIII BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: WINDCRACK 3 9 7 Oisin Murphy 10-3 (Andrew Balding) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
ProbableS.P’s: 3-1 Niminy Piminy (FR), 10-3 Maeva (GB), 7-2 Absolute Star (GB), 6-1 Naga (FR), 10-1 Lady Mariko (GB), 12-1 Hackney Diamonds (GB)
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STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
for three yrs old ™ Total prize fund £11500
Owners Prize Money 1st £4748, 2nd £2375, 3rd £1187, 4th £593, 5th £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Haggas (25 wins from 106 runners, 24%) runs SIR WILLIAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (13 wins from 54 runners, 24%) runs SIR WILLIAM FANCYTHAT: J Boyle won this race in 2022 and 2024
The stable runs JONNIE today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SIR WILLIAM trained by W Haggas, BIG SIP trained by M Botti, ADVANCING trained by J Ferguson, all Newmarket, 81 miles.
1 BIG SIP (GB) (20) 0-10626
Br B g Cracksman - Miss Serenity (Dark Angel (IRE)) Hollie Doyle J
O Walter Moraes Racing Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B V. I. Araci Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLingfieldinMarch.16/1,firstrunsinceleavingAndrewBaldingwhencreditablesixthof11in handicapatSouthwell(11.1f)20daysago Notoutofthings.
2 ADVANCING (GB) (21) 1433 9-9 (2)
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Intisaar (USA) (War Front (USA)) Saffie Osborne J
O Uppingham Special James Ferguson, Newmarket T
B Intisaar Partnership James Ferguson Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWAcquittedhimselfwellinall4startsthusfar,latestwhenthirdof6inhandicap(5/2)atKempton(11f) 21daysago Likelytobeinthemixagain.
3 SIR WILLIAM (IRE) (20) 343312 D BF
(9)
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Lady G (IRE) (Golden Horn) Cieren Fallon J
O Mr Hussain Alabbas Lootah William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Hussain Alabbas Lootah Hussain Lootah Investment Group S TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedlyoffthemarkatWindsor(10f)lastmonthandimprovedonthatwhenclosesecondof9inhandicap atNewbury(10f,goodtofirm)20daysago 3lbhighernowbutanotherboldbidlooksonthecards. TFRHHHHI BHA79
4 PERFECT SCOUNDREL (GB) (15) 624 9-4 (4)
Br B g Without Parole - Saucy Minx (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE)) Robert Havlin J
O Mrs F Cotton,Mr & Mrs P Conway Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T
B Mr & Mrs Cotton / Mrs Suzanne Conway Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, fourth of 8 in novice at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy) 15 days ago. Opentoimprovementonhandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA75
5 ATHERSTONE WARRIOR (IRE) (23) 164-304 9-4 (1)
Br B g Coulsty (IRE) - Hollow Green (IRE) (Beat Hollow)
O Tim and Wayne’s World
B Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd
Jason Watson J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFoundimprovementfornewyardthisterm,latestwhencreditablefourthof8inhandicap(7/1)atEpsom(10.1f,good tofirm)23daysago,faringbestofthoseheldup Dropped3lbsinceandmustentercalculations. TFRHHHHH BHA75
6 THE BELLHOP (IRE) (28) 5035
9-1 (5)
Br Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Royal Free Hotel (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Rob Hornby J
O Jane Davis and Sara Mould
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Newtown Anner Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Belowformfifthof9innoviceatKempton(12f,17/2)28daysago.Makeshandicap debut.Needstobounceback.
7 MAHOGANY BAY (IRE) (23) 0-3256 9-1 (6)
Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Kiss Me Daily (FR) (Reliable Man)
Charles Bishop J
O Mrs M V Magnier & Mr S E Sangster Brian Meehan, Manton T
B Fair Salinia Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.11/2,bitbelowformsixthof11inhandicapatSouthwell(8.1f)23daysago.Backup intrip Otherspreferred.
8 JONNIE (GB) (58) 040 8-13 (3)
Br Br g Nathaniel (IRE) - Gold (GER) (Sea The Moon (GER)) Pat Cosgrave J
O J.Savory & J Kimber Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Culworth Grounds Farm & Make A Stand Ltd
Jim Boyle Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Eighthof14inmaiden(50/1)atWindsor(10f,goodtosoft)58daysago.Worktodo onhandicapdebut.
9 DANCING TIGER (IRE) (15) 550521 D 8-13 (7)
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Dream Approach (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O Fishdance Ltd Roger Teal, Lambourn T
B Fishdance Fishdance Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened account in 10-runnerhandicap at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy) 15 days ago 4lb rise fairso merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: CARNIVAL DAY (IRE) 3 9 2 Pat Cosgrave 11-4 (Jim Boyle) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 6, 9.
Stewards Note:
ADVANCING: Following its run on 27/8/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
ATHERSTONE WARRIOR: Following its run on 25/8/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
MAHOGANY BAY: Following its run on 25/8/2025 it was reported that the horse finished stiff behind.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Sir William (IRE), 4-1 Dancing Tiger (IRE), 6-1 Atherstone Warrior (IRE), 10-1 Big Sip (GB), Advancing (GB), 12-1 Perfect Scoundrel (GB), 14-1 The Bellhop (IRE), Mahogany Bay (IRE), 22-1 Jonnie (GB) PLAY
ATHERSTONE WARRIOR figures off a handy mark and will be much better served by this more conventional track after staying on late at Epsom last time. He makes fair appeal. Dancing Tiger and Sir William are also of interest.
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of
and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 15 September to 31st December
THE VISIT SRI LANKA FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for three yrs old fillies ™ Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90)Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Haggas (25 wins from 106 runners, 24%) runs ITRAAQ
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (13 wins from 54 runners, 24%) runs ITRAAQ
LONGESTTRAVELLER: AMALFINA trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 249 miles.
1 HUGGABLE (GB) (26) 044012 D 9-9 (6)
Br B f Cityscape - Schmoozie (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE))
Morgan Cole (5) J
O Bloomsbury Stud Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Bloomsbury Stud Woburn Safari Park S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedwhenconvincinglyscoringatEpsom(10.1f)lastmonthandbackedthatupwithcreditablesecond of6inhandicapatNewmarket(10f,goodtofirm)7dayslater.3lbhighernowbutmustberespected.
2 ITRAAQ (GB) (25) 635
(2)
Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Jazzi Top (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Cieren Fallon J
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Meon Valley Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWNicelybredandrantoafairlevelinmaidencompanyoverthissortoftripthelasttwice.Ingoodhands andremainswithpotentialonhandicapdebut.Hoodonfirsttime.
HHHHI BHA67
3 CONCERT PARTY (IRE) (15) 6-555 9-7 (7)
Br B f Shaman (IRE) - Whistling Straits (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Sean Levey J
O Mr Justin Dowley & Mr Michael Pescod Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Dr Jack Nagle Chibley Farm Partnership S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 15/2) 15 days ago. Otherslookbettertreated. TFRHHIII BHA67
4 VERAISON (IRE) (15) 5-33334 9-6 (5)
Br Ch f Sottsass (FR) - Up In Time (Noverre (USA)) Hollie Doyle J
O Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Roundhill Stud & J. S. Investments Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 11/2) 15 days ago, left poorly placed. Figuresoffahandymarkandcanmakepresencefelt. TFRHHHII BHA66
5 AMALFINA (GB) (58) 4-5405
9-4 (4)
Br B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Nibbling (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Pierre-Louis Jamin J
O Fine Claret Racing,Mrs Burke & Mr C Wood K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Ickworth Stud KB Spigot Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.18/1andblinkeredfor1sttime,fifthof7inhandicapatBeverley(9.9f,goodtosoft) 58daysago Visoron1sttime.Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA64
6 HOTTOPIC (GB) (42) 044
9-3 (3)
Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Heat of The Night (Lear Fan (USA)) George Wood J
O Miss K. Rausing Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Miss K. Rausing
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Fourthof8inmaidenatYarmouth(10.1f,firm,11/1)42daysago.Makeshandicap debut.Opentoprogress. TFRHHHII BHA63
7 OCEANS CHARM
(IRE) (20) 260542
9-2 (1)
Br Br f Blue Point (IRE) - My Aquarian (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Cian Horgan (5) J
O Mr A. N. C. Bengough Ed de Giles, Ledbury T
B Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty
Ed de Giles Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent performer who posted another solid effort when second of 8 in handicap at Ffos Las (10f,good,22/1)20daysago,runningon.Canraceoffsamemarkhereandholdssolidclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA62
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: QUESTIONABLE 3 9 6 Billy Loughnane 15-2 (Daniel & Claire Kubler) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No 2. Visor worn first time by No 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4.
ProbableS.P’s: 2-1 Itraaq (GB), 4-1 Huggable (GB), 13-2 Oceans Charm (IRE), 15-2 Veraison (IRE), 9-1 Hot Topic (GB), 10-1 Concert Party (IRE), 18-1 Amalfina (GB)
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.05 - THE SPORTING TIMES SRI LANKA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the fifth £260 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £42 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 15th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 18 entries, 1 at £8 and 17 at £42. - Closed September 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219 (Penalty Value £4448.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.35 - THE SPORTING TIMES SRI LANKA 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 two yrs old. Enter by noon, September 11th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 15th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) 14 entries at £50 - Closed September 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.05 - THE SPORTING TIMES SRI LANKA BRITISH EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB/ GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, and the third £1268. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, September 11th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 15th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 12 entries at £50 - Closed September 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067. (PenaltyValue £5400) SS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.35 -THE SPORTINGTIMES SRI LANKAFORTUNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25519 to the winning horse The second to receive £9675, the third £4842, the fourth £2412, the fifth £1210 and the sixth £607. for three yrs old and upwards, which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race after March 31st, 2025 Enter by noon, September 11th and pay £225 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 15th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 6lb; fillies 9st 1lb Penalties, after March 31st, 2025, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb 17 entries at £225. - Closed September 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner £20052; Second £8231;Third £4118; Fourth £2057; Fifth £1031; Sixth £513. (PenaltyValue £25519.50) A SS
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.10 - THE SPORTING TIMES SRI LANKA FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6019 to the winning horse The second to receive £2824, the third £1411, the fourth £706 and the fifth £351. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £57 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 15th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 25 entries at £57 - Closed September 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4748; Second £2375; Third £1187; Fourth £593; Fifth £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.45 - THE SRI LANKA PARADISE ISLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6019 to the winning horse The second to receive £2824, the third £1411, the fourth £706 and the fifth £351. for three yrs old only, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £57 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 15th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, for each race won 6lb 22 entries at £57 - Closed September 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4748; Second £2375; Third £1187; Fourth £593; Fifth £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10) SS
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.17 -THEVISITSRI LANKAFILLIES’ HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the fifth £260 for three yrs old fillies only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such fillies rated 50 and below). £42 stake ifthe horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake ifthe horse is rated 50 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 15th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, for each race won 6lb 20 entries at £42. - Closed September 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
