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form guide
previous performances
horse’s name & birthplace horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic draw age weight st-lbs
No of days since last ran
/=new season; -=new year
Bold type shows all weather form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
32/6201- 7 9-3 (7)
B g Shamardal (USA) - Emirates Queen Clifford Lee
Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
K. R. Burke, Leyburn
TIMEFORM VIEWVery smart gelding First run since leaving Anthony & Sam Freedman following a spell in Australia when winning 6-runner listed race at Lingfield (10f, AW) 53 days ago by 1 3/4 lengths from Tyrrhenian Sea. The one to beat on these terms. TFR BHA113
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
Selected to win the race.
Good chance of being placed By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. 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 non-handicaps 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
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ONE MILE ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS [12F ABT 14YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE £30 IN FREE BETS WITH BETUK APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£6000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) A SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (41 wins from 385 runners, 11%) runs LUCKY QUESTION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (8 wins from 26 runners, 31%) runs SPARTAN TIMES
LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE COOLEEN trained by M Hoad, Lewes, 187 miles.
COME ON JOHN almost overcame the run of the race at Wolverhampton last week, so he remains of firm interest, especially now back in a 0-55. Busby and the returning Fen Tiger head the opposition.
1 COME ON JOHN (IRE) (6) 546213 C D
B g Kodiac - Miss Glitters (IRE)
Deva Racing (DB)
Sean Dylan Bowen
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Tally-Ho Stud Deva Racing Group
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Latest win at Wolverhampton earlier in the month and ran a cracker from a 4lb higher mark when third in a slightly stronger contest there (12.2f) 6 days ago, needing stronger gallop Remains of firm interest TFR##### BHA55 (+1)
2 THE COOLEEN (IRE) (22) 0600 6 9-8 (2)
B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Delaine
Mrs K. B. Tester
Br Mr Declan Foy
Jack Dace (7)
Mark Hoad, Lewes
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 33/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 22 days ago, slowly away Up in trip for tapeta debut. TFR###!! BHA54
3 ALVESTA (GB) (6) 006-064
B f Study of Man (IRE) - Alinstante
4 9-8 (8)
Fred Daly (7)
Mrs Angela Stokes Matt Crawley, Newmarket
Br Miss K. Rausing Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 5/1, fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago. TFR###!! BHA55 (-1)
4 BUSBY (IRE) (18) 222P15 CD BF
B g Kodiac - Arabian Pearl (IRE)
10 9-6 (9)
Aiden Brookes
The Busby Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Mr J. C. Davies
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Fifth of 8 in handicap (6/5) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort Can remain competitive up in trip TFR####! BHA52
5 FEN TIGER (IRE) (135) 242346- D
7 9-6 (1)
B g Vadamos (FR) - Three Knots (IRE) Chloe Lyons (7)
Mrs C. T. Bushnell
Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket
Br Tally-Ho Stud Birkett Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWSixteen runs since last win in 2022 but was unsuited by the step up in trip when sixth of 12 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, heavy) on final start in November The return to this trip more suitable and capable from this mark but does lack a recent run. TFR####! BHA52
6 LEDNIKOV (GB) (6) 45-0134 CD
B g Footstepsinthesand - Ledena
7 9-4 (7)
Elle-May Croot (5)
Mr Ivan Furtado Ivan Furtado, Wiseton
Br Litex Commerce
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner in February. 7/1, respectable fourth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 6 days ago. TFR###!! BHA50 (-1)
7 FORGLEN (GB) (186) 0060-
4 9-0 (5)
B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Diamond Lady Brandon Wilkie
Miss Caroline Scott William Stone, West Wickham
Br Dr Caroline Scott Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Little form in varied events. Off 6 months/had breathing operation. Significantly up in trip TFR##!!! BHA47
8 SPARTAN TIMES (GB) (8) 05-5344
B or Br g Frontiersman - Lysander Belle (IRE)
4 9-0 (4)
Warren Fentiman (5)
Mr Michael Harris Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Christian Leech & Mike Harris
PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 6 in minor event at Newcastle (10.2f, 7/4) 8 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time TFR###!! BHA47 (-1)
9 LUCKY QUESTION (GB) (33) 5506-46
B g Unfortunately (IRE) - Neshla
Mr Mark Wellbelove
5 9-0 (3)
Jack Doughty
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Elusive Bloodstock & Cheveley Park Stud Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs Sixth of 8 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW, 9/1) 33 days ago, slowly away Significantly back up in trip TFR###!! BHA44
10 WATH COURT (GB) (22) 0-00400
B g Massaat (IRE) - Thornton Mary
The Jelly Boys & Brian Rothwell
5 9-0 (10)
William Pyle
Brian Rothwell, Leyburn
Br Brian Rothwell & S P Hudson Curzon Consulting
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs and only seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 100/1) on most recent outing. TFR##!!! BHA43
2024: MILITRY DECORATION (IRE) 9 9 4 Jack Enright 13-2 (Camilla Poulton) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 1, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.
Stewards Note:
FORGLEN: Following its run on 16/9/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
WATH COURT: Following its run on 27/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run 1f out.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Come On John (IRE), 7-2 Busby (IRE), 15-2 Spartan Times (GB), 9-1 Alvesta (GB), Fen Tiger (IRE), 12-1 Lednikov (GB), 18-1 Lucky Question (GB), 22-1 The Cooleen (IRE), 40-1 Forglen (GB), Wath Court (GB)
5f: Centre
Remainder: Inside
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ABOUT ONE MILE [8F ABT 13YDS] FOR
THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE BOOST YOUR ACCA AT BETMGM NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7300 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3115, 2nd £1557, 3rd £779, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £3942) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (31 wins from 190 runners, 16%) runs KARTHON & WESTERN RULER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S & E Crisford (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) run PREPARE TO STRIKE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MICHAEL SCOFIELD trained by M O’Callaghan, Ireland.
Charlie Hills’s OURSIN shaped well on his debut when runner-up at Kempton and is fancied to build on it here and get off the mark at the chief expense of Simon and Ed Crisford’s debutant Prepare To Strike. Both Gunship and Michael Scofield can also have a say in this fair novice.
1 ADMIRAL FITZ (IRE) (4) 66
B g Mount Nelson - So Blissful (IRE)
7 10-2 (10)
George Downing
Songsters Two Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Niall McGrady Clay Street Property Consultants
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden on Flat 125/1, sixth of 7 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 4 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA-
2 NORFLONDONFOREVER (IRE) (69) 0-3
Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Alchemilla
4 10-2 (11)
Nicola Currie
Miss F. Bramley Faye Bramley, Lambourn
Br Forenaghts Stud Farm
TIMEFORM VIEW Had a wind op before coming in third of 10 in maiden (125/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 69 days ago, running on First run for yard after leaving Gary Brown and not ruled out TFR###!! BHA-
3 GUNSHIP (IRE) (108) 1- D
3 9-6 (6)
Br c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Lucky Clio (IRE) Oisin Murphy
Qatar BS, China Horse Club & D. Howden
James Ferguson, Newmarket
Br Tourgar Bloodstock Limited Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 22/1 and tongue strap on, won 10-runner novice at Newcastle (8f) on debut 108 days ago. This €175,000 Sea The Stars colt should progress. Well in the mix. TFR####! BHA-
4 MICHAEL SCOFIELD (USA) (20) 1 CD
3 9-6 (12)
B g Tiz The Law (USA) - Cozze Up Lady (USA) Kieran Shoemark
Rocky Mountain Partnership M. D. O’Callaghan, Ireland
Br CHC Inc.
TIMEFORM VIEW 2/1, readily won 8-runner novice at this C&D on debut 20 days ago. Can do better so this Irish raider needs considering TFR####! BHA-
5 DEEP WATER BAY (GB) (6) 0
B g New Bay - Best Friend (IRE)
3 8-13 (4)
Luke Morris
John Pearce Racing Ltd Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket
Br John Pearce Racing Limited Bentley Reid
TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, eighth of 9 in novice at this C&D on debut 6 days ago. Lots more is needed TFR##!!! BHA-
6 HAWAIIAN KING (IRE) (158) 5-
3 8-13 (1)
B c Lord Kanaloa (JPN) - Flutter (IRE) Rossa Ryan Teme Valley Charles Hills, Lambourn
Br Coolmore & Flaxman Stables Stonegate Homes
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, fifth of 9 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut Off 158 days Likely to improve TFR###!! BHA-
7 KARTHON (GB) (159) 5-
3 8-13 (2)
B g New Bay - Fantasia David Probert
Mr George Strawbridge Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br George Strawbridge
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, fifth of 7 in novice at Goodwood (9f, heavy) on debut Off 159 days. Should improve TFR###!! BHA-
8
(-)
Ch g Postponed (IRE) - Darkandstormy
Mr J N Blackburn & Mr S Winter
Br J. Blackburn, S. Winter & H. Cram
3 8-13 (9)
Billy Garritty
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Sheridan Ny Llp
TIMEFORMVIEW Postponed gelding. Dam unraced sister to smart 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner (stayed 1 3/4m) Havana Cooler. TFR##!!! BHA-
9
(GB) (107) 2-
B c Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Fleur de Cactus (IRE)
3 8-13 (5)
Jason Watson
Mr B. Lynam Charles Hills, Lambourn
Br Mrs Emma Macrae
TIMEFORMVIEW Promising type who came in second of 13 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut, caught further back than ideal Off 107 days but the form pick TFR##### BHA-
10
(GB) (-)
B g Kingman - Powerful Breeze
Dr Ali Ridha
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
3 8-13 (3)
Harry Davies
Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Kingman gelding Dam 2-y-o 7f/1m winner, won May Hill Stakes and runner-up in Fillies’ Mile. Interesting newcomer TFR####! BHA-
11 WESTERN RULER (IRE) (21) 0
3 8-13 (7)
B g Acclamation - Exquisite Ruby Callum Hutchinson
Mr Michael Blencowe
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Rathbarry Stud Moretons Investments Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Seventh of 10 in novice at this course (7.1f, 10/1) on debut 21 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. TFR##!!! BHA-
B c Zarak (FR) - Villanelle (FR)
The Galivanters
3 8-13 (8)
Jack Mitchell
Tom Clover, Newmarket
Br N. Baudron, L.Baudron, Jean-Pierre-Josep T Clover Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 12 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 16/1) on debut 37 days ago. More is required. TFR##!!! BHA-
2024: INVINCIBLE AURA 3 8 11 Hollie Doyle 9-2 (Marco Botti) 11 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Stewards Note: WESTERN RULER: Following its run on 28/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran green.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Michael Scofield (USA), Oursin (GB), 4-1 Gunship (IRE), 10-1 Prepare To Strike (GB), 18-1 Norflondonforever (IRE), 22-1 Hawaiian King (IRE), Karthon (GB), 28-1 Zarakerjack (FR), 33-1 Lights Go Down (GB), 40-1 Western Ruler (IRE), 50-1 Deep Water Bay (GB), 300-1 Admiral Fitz (IRE)
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ABOUT ONE MILE [8F ABT 13YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WIN £1M WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN
Total prize fund
£9000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (41 wins from 385 runners, 11%) runs HEADSHOT
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 43 runners, 9%) runs HEADSHOT
LONGEST TRAVELLER: HEADSHOT trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 103 miles.
FIRST GREYED caused a shock when defying huge odds with plenty in hand at Wolverhampton last week and can follow up if turning up in similar form under a penalty. Hat-trick seeker King of York also remains well treated on past exploits and rates the obvious threat.
1 KING OF YORK (IRE) (7) 306011
B g Kingman - Archangel Gabriel (USA)
Dale Swift A Baker D Slack M Wilson & Partners Scott Dixon, Rolleston Br Hunscote Stud & Humber Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Back in his best form for a while having landed back-to-back 7f course handicaps in recent months Likely to make a bold bid for the hat-trick under a penalty TFR####! BHA57 (+3)
2 FIRST GREYED (IRE) (9) 630/0-01
Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Hidden Girl (IRE)
Mr Gareth Cheshire
Robert Havlin
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Knocktoran, A.Mouknass, Ecurie Pandora Valley Water Services Ltd, Cheshire Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Bounced back to form from a tumbling mark to 12-runner handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 9 days ago, plenty in hand Obvious claims under a penalty.
3 IT’S TIM (GB) (13) 660
4 9-9 (1)
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Yoga (IRE) Jack Callan (7)
Shylock
Br Niarchos Family
George Boughey, Newmarket
George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Last of 8 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 125/1) 13 days ago. Tongue strap on for handicap debut TFR###!! BHA57
4 HERETIC (IRE) (17) 1/0000-6 D
Ch g Galileo Gold - Al Jawza
S. Herrington & Mrs H Lloyd-Herrington
6 9-6 (7)
Dylan Hogan
Michael Herrington, Willoughton
Br Vereright Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 17 days ago. TFR###!! BHA54
5 MICKEY MONGOOSE (GB) (20) 0-05143 CD 5 9-4 (8)
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Midnight Crossing (IRE)
Mr Danny Ablott Mr Olly williams
Br Pursuit of Success LLC
Cam Hardie
Olly Williams, Market Rasen
Olly Williams Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in February and again ran well when third of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 20 days ago. Should remain competitive TFR###!! BHA52
6 HEADSHOT (GB) (27) 54-6160 CD
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Kesara
9-3 (6)
Jack Doughty (3)
Mr A. W. Carroll Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Miss K. Rausing Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Wolverhampton in January but came home last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 27 days ago. Blinkers back on TFR###!! BHA51
7 BEAUTIFUL DAWN (IRE) (24) 00-6623 D 4 9-0 (4)
Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Balakera (IRE)
Luke Morris
On The Bridle Racing Derek Shaw, Sproxton
Br Sebastian Curran
A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 25/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 24 days ago. C TFR###!! BHA48
8 VAN ZANT (GB) (17) 210500 CD
B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Emmuska
Ruth Carr Racing Club
Br Willie Musson Racing Ltd & R D Musson
8-12 (2)
James Sullivan
Ruth Carr, Stillington
William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in January but hasn’t reproduced that form in 4 subsequent runs. TFR##!!! BHA46
2024: MEDICI PASS (IRE) 4 9 11 Paul Mulrennan 6-5 (Iain Jardine) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 6. Visor worn by No. 2, 7.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 First Greyed (IRE), 3-1 King of York (IRE), 13-2 Mickey Mongoose (GB), 8-1 It’s Tim (GB), 14-1 Beautiful Dawn (IRE), 18-1 Heretic (IRE), Headshot (GB), 28-1 Van Zant (GB)
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ABOUT ONE MILE [8F ABT 13YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WIN £1M WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN GOALS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)
Total prize fund
£9000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S Dixon (41 wins from 632 runners, 6%) runs POP FAVORITE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 43 runners, 9%) runs RIVER WHARFE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR STANLEY trained by P Kirby, Richmond, 113 miles.
C&D winner BILLY MCGARRY’s consistency has been hard to knock since the turn of the year and he could be worth siding with to deservedly get his head back in front. Ring of Gold, who caught the eye latest, and recent C&D scorer Al Suil Eile head the dangers in a competitive heat.
1 AL SUIL EILE (FR) (10) 605351 CD
Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Visual Element (USA)
Mr J. Morris
Br Thierry De La Heronniere & Jedburgh Stud
Sam Feilden (5)
Shaun Harris, Worksop
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on a falling mark when registering a fourth C&D success in 12-runner handicap 10 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly run race Considered turned out under a penalty.
2 RIVER WHARFE (GB) (9) 5-16204 7 9-9 (1)
Ch g Showcasing - Wahylah (IRE)
Mr A. W. Carroll
Molly Gunn (7)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Shutford Stud Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 8/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap back at that venue (7.2f) 9 days ago. No forlorn hope returned to this longer trip TFR###!! BHA57 (-1)
3 BILLY MCGARRY (GB) (7) 023322 CD
6 9-8 (5)
B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Anosti Jason Hart
Michael Herrington Racing Club
Michael Herrington, Willoughton
Br Theobalds Stud Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Three wins from 11 runs last year Continued run of good form since turn of the year when second of 11 in handicap (17/2) at this course (7.1f) 7 days ago. Has good chance on form TFR##### BHA56
4 LOCKDOWN LASS (GB) (24) 163/5-00 D
B m Albaasil (IRE) - Littlemoor Lass Jack Mitchell
Lockdown Racing
(3)
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Br Stuart & Sarah Matheson Far Logistics Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW3-time winner on turf during 2023 but lightly raced since, failing to come on for her reappearance run when last of 7 in handicap (125/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 24 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA53
5 RING OF GOLD (GB) (43) 4050-63
9-4 (4)
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Pitter Patter Joanna Mason
Laura Mason Syndicate Racing
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br Mr I. M. Emes & Mr John Benfield Stittenham Farms
TIMEFORMVIEWComes here on a lengthy losing run but tumbled down the weights and shaped better than bare result in refitted visor when third of 10 in
B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Soundstrings Kieran O’Neill
Southwell Racing Club Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Lael Stable
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2024 10/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 8 days ago, needing stronger gallop
B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Glory Power (IRE)
Mr A. N. Hollinshead
Br S.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al
David Probert
Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon
8
MR STANLEY (IRE) (20) 60-4665 6
B g Kodiac - Sodashy (IRE)
Mr P. Kirby
Br Tom Darcy and Vincent McCarthy
Luke Morris
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. 12/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 20 days ago. Significantly back up in trip Has work to do TFR##!!! BHA43
2024:(See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 7, 8.
Stewards Note:
LOCKDOWN LASS: Following its run on 25/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed from 3f out.
RING OF GOLD: Following its run on 6/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
MR SLICKER: Following its run on 4/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Billy McGarry (GB), 7-2 Al Suil Eile (FR), 5-1 Ring of Gold (GB), 6-1 River Wharfe (GB), 7-1 Mr Slicker (FR), 11-1 Pop Favorite (GB), 14-1 Mr Stanley (IRE), 28-1 Lockdown Lass (GB)
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS [7F ABT 14YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND
THE WEEKLY FREE BETS WITH BETMGM EXTRA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £15200 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £6276, 2nd £3139, 3rd £1569, 4th £784, 5th £392. (Penalty Value £7955.68) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Herrington (32 wins from 239 runners, 13%) runs LEGAL REFORM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Botti (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs SILVER SAMURAI
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLUE PRINCE trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 146 miles.
A chance is taken on BLUE PRINCE now back down to the mark he defied over this trip at Glorious Goodwood last summer The thriving Legal Reform is an obvious danger Silver Samurai’s decent record when fresh also affords him respect in this useful handicap
1
B g Iffraaj - Kiyra Wells (IRE)
Liam Wright (5) Harraton Court Stables Ltd Darryll Holland, Newmarket
Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThree wins from 12 runs last year Latest win at Chelmsford in October. 9/1, very good second of 13 in handicap at this course (6f) in November Off since Much depends on whether he’s fully primed for this TFR###!! BHA90
2
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Zip Along (IRE)
G & A Racing
David Probert
David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Tote, Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Below par when seventh of 9 over 1m at Lingfield 21 days ago but was a good third over this C&D prior to that Back on last winning mark. Considered TFR##### BHA89
3 PERSUASION (IRE) (146) 233100- D
B g Acclamation - Effervesce (IRE)
8 9-8 (1)
Callum Rodriguez
Mr Laurence O’Kane David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Br Norelands Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Haydock in September but well held in 2 runs in October. Given a break since Might be best watched. TFR##!!! BHA89
4 SILVER SAMURAI (GB) (141) 100034- D
Gr g Cable Bay (IRE) - High Tan
What A Time To Be Alive 1
8 9-7 (7)
Daniel Muscutt
Marco Botti, Newmarket
Br Seaton Partnership Marco Botti Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of creditable in-frame efforts over C&D in October. Off since but has a decent record fresh. Respected. TFR####! BHA88
5 AQUACELL (IRE) (93) 262015- CD
B f Churchill (IRE) - Aquamarine (JPN)
China Horse Club International Limited
Br Mr Andriy Milovonov & V. Tymoshenko
4 9-7 (5)
Marco Ghiani
Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful effort to win a C&D handicap in November Not in quite the same form when fifth in 9.5f French Listed race on final start. TFR###!! BHA88
6 LEGAL REFORM (IRE) (7) 40-1211 CD
B g Lawman (FR) - Amhrasach (IRE)
GB Civil Engineering (Leicester) Ltd
Br J. S. Bolger
8 9-6 (in 4lb ex) (3)
Kieran Shoemark
Michael Herrington, Willoughton
TIMEFORM VIEW In cracking form over this C&D for Michael Herrington this year, making it 3 wins and a second from 4 visits when seeing off 7 rivals last Friday. A 4lb penalty shouldn’t prevent him making another bold bid TFR####! BHA83 (+4)
7 ORMOLULU (IRE) (10) 020012 C
B m Havana Gold (IRE) - Camdora (IRE)
5 9-1 (2)
Warren Fentiman (5) The Mammoth Pack Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
Br Lemington Grange Stud Gemma Tutty Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time course winner, the latest over 6f in February. Creditable second of 6 back here (6f again) 10 days ago. Has some form over 7f but all of his wins have come at 6f TFR###!! BHA82 (+1)
2024: INNER TEMPLE (IRE) 3 9 7 Hollie Doyle 8-1 (Archie Watson) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Stewards Note:
BLUE PRINCE: Following its run on 28/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Legal Reform (IRE), 9-2 Ormolulu (IRE), 5-1 Blue Prince (IRE), 11-2 Silver Samurai (GB), 13-2 Aquacell (IRE), 7-1 Dutch Kingdom (IRE), 25-1 Persuasion (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
FL AG S G
Flags hoisted by Ambulance Men: WHITE - Ambulance required. RED AND WHITE CHECK - Doctor required. ORANGE - Veterinary required.
Remember to retain all betting tickets until ‘WEIGHED IN’ has been announced.
Total prize fund £9500 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490, 5th £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (41 wins from 385 runners, 11%) runs MUMAYAZ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (8 wins from 26 runners, 31%) runs NARMAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: FEDERAL ENVOY trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 218 miles.
Several last-time-out winners in opposition including KING OF ITHACA who looked better than ever when running out an authoritative winner of a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago and a 5lb rise shouldn’t prevent another bold showing. Federal Envoy is building up an excellent C&D record himself and he’s feared Lessay and Chola Empire complete the shortlist
Br g Bated Breath - Caped Lady (IRE)
Robert Havlin
Let’s Be Lucky Racing 37 & David Carroll Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Domenico Fonzo & Maria Teresa Matouani
Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWStill lightly raced and enhanced his excellent record here when registering a third C&D success from 4 starts 27 days ago, holding on gamely Didn’t have much to spare at the line but his attitude is evidently an asset and respected again. TFR####! BHA78
2 NARMAR (IRE) (27) 0006-06
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Ebalista (IRE)
5 9-8 (10)
George Wood
White Hart Racing Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Forenaghts Stud Farm PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, stepped up on comeback/yard debut run when 1 3/4 lengths sixth of 12 to Federal Envoy in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago, nearest finish One to keep an eye on at this sort of level. TFR###!! BHA77
3 LESSAY (IRE) (16) 55-3451 D
B g Churchill (IRE) - For Now (IRE)
Nick Bradley Racing 25 & Dunlop
Br Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd
4 9-8 (11)
Cieren Fallon
Ed Dunlop, Newmarket
Indication Racing, Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEWFallen to a career-low mark and ended a losing run stretching back to his debut when taking 8-runner handicap (7/4) at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago, kept up to work This rates more demanding back up in class but he ought to remain competitive. TFR####! BHA77
4 CHOLA EMPIRE (GB) (21) 4600-41 CD
B g Territories (IRE) - Veena (FR)
6 9-8 (8)
Jamie Spencer
Chola Dynasty David Simcock, Newmarket
Br Dr Arujuna Sivananthan David Simcock Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner who has been given a chance by the assessor and capitalised to land 5-runner handicap at this C&D (6/4) 21 days ago. This rates tougher on the back of a 6lb rise, however TFR###!! BHA77
5 KING OF ITHACA (GB) (21) 3012-31 CD
B g Ulysses (IRE) - Rhagori Rossa Ryan
Heart of the South Racing 129
(1)
James Tate, Newmarket
Br Newsells Park Stud Heart Of The South Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWTasted success twice over C&D last year and confirmed promise of his Kempton run in January when resuming winning way in authoritative fashion over C&D 21 days ago. 5lb rise shouldn’t prevent him playing a lead role once more. TFR##### BHA77
6 JUSTCALLMEPETE (GB) (27) 64020-0 C
B g Bated Breath - Firenze Joe Leavy (3)
Peter Clarke Racing Partners
Br Jan & Peter Hopper
James Evans, Kinnersley
The Little Jet Company Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW4-time course winner who ran below form when 5 lengths ninth of 12 to Federal Envoy in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on Others preferred for win purposes. TFR###!! BHA76
7 PERENNIAL (GB) (16) 1535-00 D 4 9-5 (5)
Ch g Masar (IRE) - Sweet Lady Rose (IRE) Marco Ghiani
TJE Racing
Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br D. R. Botterill Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning debut when trained by Ed Walker last summer Not discredited on 2 of his 3 starts for new yard, not beaten far when seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 25/1) 16 days ago. However, others arrive with more pressing claims. TFR##!!! BHA74
8
MILBANKE (GB) (284) 3413/40- D
B g Intello (GER) - Augusta Ada
Sandfield Racing
Br L. C. & A. E. Sigsworth
9-5 (9)
David Nolan
Paul Midgley, Westow
TIMEFORMVIEW 13/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) Off 9 months First run for yard after leaving Julie Camacho. Something to find on form TFR##!!! BHA74
9 HOW IMPRESSIVE (IRE) (27) 04-0000 CD 6 9-5 (6)
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Bright New Day (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing XCIX
Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd
Oisin Murphy
Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Five wins from 20 runs last year 28/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago. Visor back on but hard to warm to at present. TFR##!!! BHA74
10 MUMAYAZ (IRE) (10) 011463 C D
B g Tamayuz - Rashaaqa
Mr N Sfrantzis
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
9-4 (12)
Jack Doughty (3)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 22 runs last year Latest win here in February. Shaped better than bare result when third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 7/1) 10 days ago, running on late. Looks sure to give another good account. TFR###!! BHA73
KING OF
(IRE) (182) 043321- 5 9-4 (3)
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Bequia (IRE)
Mr P. R. Blackett
Br J. Hernon
Sean Kirrane
Michael Dods, Darlington
Denton Hall Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW4/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) Off 6 months. Makes tapeta debut First run for yard after leaving T. J. Kent and he’s one to note in the betting given his low-mileage profile on synthetics. TFR###!! BHA73
TOUCHWOOD (IRE) (141) 304600- D 7 8-13 (2)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Aaraamm (USA)
Mr David Edward Balfe
Br Mabaki Investments
James Sullivan
Ruth Carr, Stillington
William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways at Chester (7.6f) last June but exploits proved some what mixed thereafter, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) in October Possible this first start for 5 months will bring him on TFR##!!! BHA68
2024: WARRIOR SQUARE 5 9 1 David Egan 11-1 (T J Kent) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 12. Stewards Note:
MILBANKE: Following its run on 10/6/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
MUMAYAZ: Following its run on 11/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 King of Ithaca (GB), 11-2 Lessay (IRE), 6-1 Federal Envoy (IRE), 7-1 Chola Empire (GB), 10-1 King of Fury (IRE), 11-1 Narmar (IRE), Mumayaz (IRE), 16-1 Justcallmepete (GB), 18-1 Milbanke (GB), 22-1 Perennial (GB), Touchwood (IRE), 28-1 How Impressive (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
CHE CK YOUR T ICK ET S E K YOU R I E T
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TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG [16F ABT 102YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund
£6000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40)
Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S Dixon (41 wins from 632 runners, 6%) runs KITTEN’S DREAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 43 runners, 9%) runs SCYLLA LONGEST TRAVELLER: BILLY BATHGATE trained by E Whillans, Hawick, 214 miles.
Supporting 20-race maidens can sometimes be a fool’s errand but BALGOWAN has been knocking on the door of late and would’ve probably gone close but for encountering traffic problems at Wolverhampton last time He is taken to gain compensation here and, in the process, shed that long-standing maiden tag. Fiftyshadesaresdev also has a serious chance on the back of his solid Newcastle effort and LeonTrotsky, successful over this C&D last month, is another for the shortlist 1-2-3:
B g French Navy - Cloud Break Daniel Muscutt
Mr Ron Ford John Butler, Newmarket
Br Ms A. R. Nugent Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWC&D winner 8/1 and visored for 1st time, respectable 9 1/2 lengths fifth of 11 to Leon Trotsky in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and needs a second look having slipped to a potentially handy mark. TFR###!! BHA54
2 BALGOWAN (IRE) (31) 53/6-224 6 9-8 (6)
Ch g Australia - Star Search George Downing
Mrs Kate Kenyon Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br The Kathryn Stud We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 5/1) 31 days ago, not knocked about. Shortlist material TFR##### BHA53
3 FIFTYSHADESARESDEV (FR) (22) 6226-32
6 9-5 (10)
Gr g Johnny Barnes (IRE) - Tina Nova (FR) Aiden Brookes (3)
Resdev Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br EARL Mell Elevages & Mr F. & Mrs M. Mell Resdev Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. 13/2, good second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 22 days ago. Significantly up in trip and he’s a must for the shortlist. TFR####! BHA50 (+1)
4 BILLY BATHGATE (GB) (22) 52356-0
9 9-5 (1)
Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Bustling Jason Hart
Mr T Cox Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br Godolphin Cosy At Home Limited, Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORMVIEWHooded for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 33/1) 22 days ago, not much room Significantly up in trip and he wouldn’t be without a chance if back to something like his best TFR##!!! BHA50
5 TOBY TOPS (GB) (23) 666-606
4 9-5 (5)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Kiss Me Not (IRE) George Wood
Mr Paul Goonan Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
Br Ecurie Monceaux/Rifa Mustang
TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1 and blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 23 days ago, slowly away Something to find on form TFR##!!! BHA53
6 SCYLLA (GB) (9) 46-5003 D
9-4 (2)
Ch m Ulysses (IRE) - Cosseted Marco Ghiani
Mr Bill Hawkins Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered for 1st time, good third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 33/1) 9 days ago, slowly away Couldn’t rule out. TFR###!! BHA49
7 LEON TROTSKY (GB) (35) 603-031 CD 4 9-3 (9)
B g Michigan (USA) - Moana Sean Levey
Edwards and Spells Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket
Br Brian Mainhood Birkett Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (4/1) 35 days ago. 4lb rise fair enough and he should make his presence felt once more. TFR###!! BHA51
8
OCEAN RIDGE (GB) (39) 3160-50
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Jadhwah
Devauden Court Racing Club
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Robert Havlin
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 14/1) 39 days ago, slowly away
Significantly up in trip TFR##!!! BHA46
FREEWHEELIN (GB) (14) 0034-04 CD
B g Poet’s Voice - Certral
Mr A. Tattersall
9-0 (4)
Mark Winn
John Norton, Barnsley
Br Kristian Strangeway Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Eighteen runs since last win in 2022 Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 40/1) 14 days ago. Place possibilities. TFR###!! BHA43
(GB) (90) 600060- CD
B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Strathnaver
Southwell Racing Club
Br St Albans Bloodstock LLP
(8)
Dale Swift
Scott Dixon, Rolleston
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Thirty-eight runs since last win in 2023 100/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 90 days ago. Uphill task TFR#!!!! BHA40
2024: ZEPHLYN (IRE) 5 9 6 Jason Hart 11-4 (Ewan Whillans) 12 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 4, 8. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 10. Stewards Note:
BALGOWAN: Following its run on 18/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run 1.5f out. BILLY BATHGATE: Following its run on 27/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Leon Trotsky (GB), 9-2 Fiftyshadesaresdev (FR), 5-1 Balgowan (IRE), 6-1 Scylla (GB), 15-2 Sophar Sogood (IRE), 16-1 Freewheelin (GB), 20-1 Ocean Ridge (GB), 25-1 Toby Tops (GB), 40-1 Billy Bathgate (GB), 150-1 Kitten’s Dream (GB)
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £821,104 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.
FIVE FURLONGS [4F ABT 214YDS]
FOUR YRS OLD AND
Total prize fund £9500 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490, 5th £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (41 wins from 385 runners, 11%) runs CINQUE VERDE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 43 runners, 9%) runs CINQUE VERDE LONGEST TRAVELLER: JE NE SAIS QUOI trained by G Tuer, Northallerton, 105 miles.
CLOUD KING was unlucky not to finish closer when last seen at Chester in September, denied a clear run over 1f out, and having made a successful return at this C&D last year he could be ready to add to his tally. Heading the list of dangers is Sevensees, who shaped promisingly on his seasonal/stable debut, while Moulin Booj is also respected.
B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Enliven Callum Shepherd The Pals George Scott, Newmarket
Br Enliven Partnership George Scott Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful twice in 2024, including over C&D on his second start of the year After 12 weeks off, again ran well when second of 7 in handicap here (5/2) 20 days ago, so he could be thereabouts once more. TFR####! BHA83
2 SEVENSEES (GB) (69) 01431-4 D
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Laughing Dove (IRE)
5 9-9 (2)
Warren Fentiman (5)
Mrs J Morley Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br The Laughing Syndicate Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWFitted with tongue strap on first start since leaving John Patrick Murtagh, shaped well when fourth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 22/1) 69 days ago, finishing with running left having been bumped 1f out. One to note TFR####! BHA82
3 READY FREDDIE GO (IRE) (20) 63140-0 D
B g Swiss Spirit - Barbieri (IRE)
7 9-8 (7)
Harry Russell
Ownaracehorse Ltd, Keates and West Ollie Pears, Malton
Br Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner at Thirsk last summer However, well held on final start last year, before shaping as if needing the run after 6 months off when last of 7 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 20 days ago. Others still preferred. TFR##!!! BHA81
4
EARTH (IRE) (146) 115200- D
B g Acclamation - Madhatten (IRE)
8 9-8 (10)
Benoit de la Sayette
Mrs H Lloyd-Herrington Michael Herrington, Willoughton
Br Stall Parthenaue
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Newmarket and Sandown in August but ended last year with a lesser effort, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, heavy, 33/1) in October. May just be better for this outing after 5 months off. TFR##!!! BHA81
5 TAN RAPIDO (GB) (123) 21/2030- D
4 9-7 (1)
Br g Bated Breath - If So Kieran Shoemark
Bedford House Racing I Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket
Br Foursome Thoroughbreds Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEWMixed form in 4 starts last year, following a good effort with a below-par one when ninth of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) when last seen in November However, he has run well fresh and remains lightly raced. TFR###!! BHA80
6 CINQUE VERDE (GB) (21) 056-130 C D
5 9-7 (3)
B m Sioux Nation (USA) - Gregoria (IRE) Jack Doughty (3) Wellbelove, Williams & Partners Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Gregoria Partnership racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 5 times last year, including here (6.1f), and also successful at Wolverhampton in January. Did too much too soon when tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, 16/1) 3 weeks ago, so she could fare better back down in trip TFR###!! BHA80
7 CLOUD KING (GB) (181) 041005- CD 4 9-7 (4)
B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Royal Eloquence (IRE) Luke Morris
Mrs Fitri Hay Robert Cowell, Newmarket
Br Joseph A. Tabet JMH Group
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner on return last year and also scored at Haydock in the summer Met trouble in running when fifth of 10 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, soft, 20/1) on final outing in September, so he makes plenty of appeal on reappearance. TFR##### BHA80
8
(17)
B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Rouge Noir
Nick Bradley Racing 19 and partner
Oliver Stammers
Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Br Ballyhane Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEWOpened account for current yard at Ripon last summer. Hasn’t managed to build on that effort since, though after 3 months off she shaped as if needing the run when last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 10/1) 17 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA77
9 SPRING IS SPRUNG (FR) (187) 110325- C D 6 9-3 (5)
B g Oasis Dream - Kinematic
John Blackburn & Partner
Jason Hart
Paul Midgley, Westow
Br The Queen Sheridan Ny Llp
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner who recorded back-to-back victories for current yard last summer. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm, 9/2) in September and he’s capable of getting involved if ready to go on return. TFR###!! BHA76
10 ROCK OF
(IRE) (184) 033425- 5 9-3 (11)
Ch g Unfortunately (IRE) - Miss Fay (IRE)
Mr D. Padgett
Br Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey
David Nolan
Paul Midgley, Westow
TIMEFORMVIEWWithout a win in 2024 but was in good heart in second half of the year, again running well when fifth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 11/2) in September. Visor reapplied after 6 months off (has had a wind op). TFR###!! BHA76
11
(IRE) (49) 210/0-64
B m Belardo (IRE) - Khameela
D Lovatt & C Bacon
6 8-11 (8)
Morgan Cole (5)
Jack Morland, Newmarket
Br Sinead & Paul Leahy & Michael Whelan Junction 17 Prestige
TIMEFORM VIEW Hampered soon after the start on her first run this year, but could run to only a similar level when fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 14/1) 49 days ago. Is easing in the weights, though more needed to take advantage TFR##!!! BHA70
B g Oasis Dream - Populist (IRE)
Strangers on the Shaw Partnership
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
5 8-6 (6)
Joanna Mason
Derek Shaw, Sproxton
A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBoth wins over C&D, with latest success in January. Not seen to best effect when third of 9 in handicap here (3/1) 10 days ago, denied a run approaching final 1f, so he could be in the mix at this venue. TFR###!! BHA65
2024: CATHERINE CHROI (IRE) 6 9 2 Paul Mulrennan 6-4 (Iain Jardine) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.
Stewards Note:
POPULAR DREAM: Following its run on 11/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run 1.5f out.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Moulin Booj (IRE), 6-1 Popular Dream (GB), 7-1 Sevensees (GB), 9-1 Tan Rapido (GB), Cloud King (GB), 11-1 Rock of England (IRE), 14-1 Spring Is Sprung (FR), 16-1 Cinque Verde (GB), 18-1 Je Ne Sais Quoi (IRE), 22-1 Ready Freddie Go (IRE), Momaer (IRE), 28-1 Good Earth (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIME 1ST 3RD DISTANCE 2ND 4TH
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First Race 4.55 - THE £30 IN FREE BETS WITH BETUK APPRENTICE HANDICAP 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 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st; 4-y-o 8st 13lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 4-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to March 18th, 2025, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 14 entries, 1 at £6 and 13 at £30. - Closed March 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) A SS
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Second Race 5.25 - THE BOOST YOUR ACCA AT BETMGM NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3942 to the winning horse The second to receive £1850, the third £925 and the fourth £462. for novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 15th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 13lb; fillies 8st 8lb 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). BetMGM 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 £36. - Closed March 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3115; Second £1557; Third £779; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £3942) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
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Third Race 6.00 - THE WIN £1M WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN GOALS 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 46-58 (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. March 19th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, 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. 9 entries, 1 at £9 and 8 at £45. - Closed March 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.30 - THE WIN £1M WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN GOALS 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 46-58 (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. March 19th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, 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. 8 entries at £45. - Closed March 15th, 2025. 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 7.00 - THE WEEKLY FREE BETS WITH BETMGM EXTRA 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 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £76 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £61 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, 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. 14 entries, 1 at £15 and 13 at £76. - Closed March 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6276; Second £3139; Third £1569; Fourth £784; Fifth £392. (Penalty Value £7955.68) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 7.30 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4972 to the winning horse The second to receive £2333, the third £1165, the fourth £583 and the fifth £290. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 59-78 (also open to such horses rated 79 and 80; such horses rated 58 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £47 stake if the horse is rated 59 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 58 or lower with £38 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, 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. 16 entries at £47. - Closed March 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3923; Second £1962; Third £980; Fourth £490; Fifth £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 8.00 - THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETUK HANDICAP 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 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st; 4-y-o 8st 11lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 4-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK 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 £30. - Closed March 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 8.30 - THE FREE BETS WITH BETUK BET CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4972 to the winning horse The second to receive £2333, the third £1165, the fourth £583 and the fifth £290. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 63-82 (also open to such horses rated 83 and 84; such horses rated 62 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £47 stake if the horse is rated 63 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 62 or lower with £38 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK 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 £47. - Closed March 15th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3923; Second £1962; Third £980; Fourth £490; Fifth £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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