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6 ROYAL CHAMPION (IRE) (53)
/=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
KEY Owner BreedingBreederJockeyTrainer Sponsor
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.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED D
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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FOR THREE YRS OLD THE attheraces.com/marketmovers HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)
Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Richard & Peter Fahey (26 wins from 290 runners, 9%) runs HEAR THE DRUMS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Knight (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs MIST OF TIME LONGEST TRAVELLER: DISTILLATION trained by M Usher, Lambourn, 132 miles.
DISTILLATION won with little to spare at Wolverhampton, but a 3lb rise may still not be enough to prevent the follow up in a similarly weak affair Singarda is likely to be on the premises if putting a below-par effort at Ripon behind him, with Miss Mambo tentative pick of the remainder.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 SINGARDA (GB) (19) 500456
B g Zoustar (AUS) - Roppongi
9-9(6)
David Nolan
D Bishop, S Bland & T Coyle Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton
Br Isa Salman Al Khalifa
TIMEFORM VIEW Followed a good run with a below-par one when sixth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (1m, good) 19 days ago. Possibilities if bouncing back. TFR BHA55
2 LADY FIZZ (GB) (14) 060
B f Expert Eye - Sea of Marmoon
9-9(9)
Dominique van der Kraats (7) Fizzy Fillies Syndicate Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos, Newmarket
Br Mr E. Cantillon
Good Effort Racing Limited, Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Just poor form at best in 3 runs to date but at least now gets a crack at a low-grade handicap. TFR BHA55
3 MISS MAMBO (IRE) (39) 0-03606
9-7(4)
B f Elzaam (AUS) - Miss Fifty (IRE) Jack Callan
Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd Gay Kelleway, Newmarket
Br Ballyhane
Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd, Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEW Ran about as well as could be expected in first-time blinkers when sixth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 39 days ago, having run of race Each-way claims if reproducing that effort back in handicap company. TFR BHA53
4DISTILLATION (FR) (16) 60-0241
9-7(2)
B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Much Better Robert Havlin
Miss M Austin & M Usher Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br Mr C. Green
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form to get off the mark in 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7f, 7/1) 16 days ago, just holding on having set a sound gallop Likely to stay 1m and a 3lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up TFR BHA53
5 ATHENIAN SPIRIT (IRE) (16) 223030
B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Aleneva (IRE)
9-5(10)
Pierre-Louis Jamin
Mr R. Pallas Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
Br Manor Farm Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWNot disgraced on first run since leaving William Knight when 5 1/4 lengths seventh of 10 to Distillation in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 16 days ago. Has work to do to reverse the form with that rival, though TFR BHA51
6 HEAR THE DRUMS (GB) (51) 001-000
9-5 (7)
B g Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Bonnie Brae Oisin Orr Greenall, Huddlestone
Br Rosyground Stud
Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
Richard Fahey Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful in the mud at Leicester (7f) in October but has offered little in 3 runs this season TFR BHA51
7 SODA (IRE) (28) 33500
9-4(3)
Ch f Dawn Approach (IRE) - Stylish One (IRE) Connor Beasley
Neville Rodgers & GT Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
Br Belmont,Glenville B/stock Ltd & C.McAvoy Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden who seemed unsuited by a return to sprinting when ninth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (6f, firm) 28 days ago. Step back up in trip an obvious plus on tapeta debut TFR BHA50
8 MIST OF TIME (GB) (30) 005-043
B f Time Test - I Remember You (IRE)
Kingsmead Bloodstock Limited
Br Kingsmead Bloodstock Ltd
9-1(5)
Luke Morris
William Knight, Newmarket
William Knight Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Has yet to better poor form, finishing third of 7 in minor event (15/2) at Brighton (1 1/4m, good to firm) on latest start.
9 GO TEEJAY (GB) (12) 0-00600
Ch g Tasleet - Florenza
980 Racing
TFR BHA47
9-0(1)
Alex Jary (3)
Craig Lidster, Malton
Br 980 Racing & S. Raper Tozer Llp
TIMEFORM VIEW Has produced little and looked a hard ride to boot at Newcastle last time TFR BHA42
10 RETRO ROCKET (IRE) (33) 006
B g Rich History (IRE) - Glamour Time
Mr Roger Harrison
9-0(8)
Harry Vigors (5)
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Miss Molly M. McCrory FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Big prices and well held all 3 starts Significantly back up in trip for handicap debut. TFR BHA32
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DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 9.
Stewards Note:
ATHENIAN SPIRIT: Following its run on 21/7/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Distillation (FR), 7-1 Singarda (GB), 15-2 Athenian Spirit (IRE), 17-2 Miss Mambo (IRE), Mist of Time (GB), 14-1 Hear The Drums (GB), 18-1 Lady Fizz (GB), Soda (IRE), 33-1 Retro Rocket (IRE), 40-1 Go Teejay (GB)
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STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)
Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): I Furtado (28 wins from 394 runners, 7%) runs GILLEANGIRL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Evans (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs ALICE’S INFLUENCE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALICE’S INFLUENCE trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 146 miles.
ELASHGAR ran well in a race that has already been franked at Thirsk on his latest outing and is fancied to notch a second success upped to a trip that should suit Gloriola and Here Comes Louie rate the principal threats.
Ch f Maclean’s Music (USA) - Frond (USA)
9-9(2)
Silvestre De Sousa
NickBradleyRacing45 & Alfa Site Services Ivan Furtado, Easingwold
Br Mr Larry Hirsch Racing Partners
TIMEFORM VIEW Seems to have been brought along with handicaps in mind but opening mark looks on the stiff side Tongue strap on for 1st time TFR BHA55
2 STARAKOVA (GB) (31) 0-50103
B f Starman - Abbakova (IRE)
Howard Sutton Molony Weller Cowles
9-8(9)
Harry Vigors (5)
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Mr & Mrs J. Davis & P. Mitchell B’stock Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Wolverhampton in April and wasted no time getting back on track when third of 13 in a similar event back there (8.6f) 31 days ago. Should remain competitive. TFR BHA54
3ELASHGAR (IRE) (21) 312063
9-7(7)
Ch g Supremacy (IRE) - Love In The Desert William Pyle
Mr S Hine & Mr K Frost
Kevin & Lauren Frost, Newark
Br Mr Guy O’Callaghan Kevin Frost Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Wolverhampton in February and bounced back to form when third of 9 in handicap (40/1) at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago, sticking to task Has to be taken seriously with that form working out well TFR BHA53
4ERNIE MCCREW (IRE) (16) 646045
Ch g Galileo Gold - Forgiving Flower
Mr H Maye & J S Moore
Br Ms Denise Looney
9-5(6)
Ashley Lewis (3)
J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Not disgraced when fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago. Needs a bit more for win purposes. TFR BHA51
5 HERE COMES LOUIE (GB) (21) 00-062
B g Land Force (IRE) - L’Ile Aux Loups (IRE)
9-5(1)
Kevin Stott
NextGen Racing Club Roger Fell, Nawton
Br Emma Capon Bloodstock OR8 Wellness
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran best race to date when second of 13 in minor event at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) 21 days ago. In the mix with a repeat TFR BHA51
6ALICE’S INFLUENCE (GB) (34) 123434 D
B f Massaat (IRE) - Ceedwell
Richard Kent & Richard & Pam Dawson
Br Miss Nell Kent & Miss Sophie Bates
9-5(5)
John Egan
David Evans, Abergavenny
Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a first win at Wetherby in April and largely in good nick since, saddle slipped when fourth of 7 at Chepstow (1m) on most recent start. Not out of things in a headgear change TFR BHA51
7GLORIOLA (GB) (30) 00-0523 BF
B f Aclaim (IRE) - Gemina (IRE)
9-3(3)
Clifford Lee
Danny Fantom Racing Ltd Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley
Br Gillian, Lady Howard de Walden Fc Laser Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWent a long way to confirming the improvement shown on previous start when third of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 30 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Merits consideration TFR BHA49
8 SPECKLED BROWN (IRE) (18) 0-540
B f Awtaad (IRE) - Brown Butterfly
Faith Hope and Charity
Br Mr K. Prendergast
9-0(4)
Barry McHugh
Andi Brown, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Has offered little all 4 starts, including on handicap debut at Redcar last time TFR BHA46
9 THOMAS TALLIS
(GB) (65) 000-0
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Polyphony (IRE)
Eventmasters Racing
Br Eventmasters & Mr Frank Murphy
9-0(8)
Callum Hutchinson
John Mackie, Church Broughton
Eventmasters Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a bit more than previously when seventh of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 50/1) 65 days ago. Into handicaps now and more required. TFR BHA38
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
ALICE’S INFLUENCE: Following its run on 3/7/2026 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Elashgar (IRE), 9-2 Gloriola (GB), 5-1 Starakova (GB), 11-2 Here Comes Louie (GB), 8-1 Alice’s Influence (GB), 9-1 Ernie McCrew (IRE), 18-1 Gilleangirl (USA), 28-1 Thomas Tallis (GB), 50-1 Speckled Brown (IRE)
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SIMON DAVIS BIG 60TH BIRTHDAY BASH FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
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): M Herrington (46 wins from 335 runners, 14%) runs DREAM ILLUSION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Walker (10 wins from 36 runners, 28%) runs HAUTELUCE LONGEST TRAVELLER: COURT OF STARS trained by Ollie Sangster, Marlborough, 154 miles.
FILLY EILISH showed the benefit of a breathing operation when getting off the mark over C&D 10 days ago and that form has been franked since so she looks a big player under a penalty. Kiss Me My Love bounced back from a lamentableYork effort to win at Redcar 8 days ago but now switches from turf to all-weather, while Dream Illusion has won twice over C&D this year and can take a hand
B f Oasis Dream - Triple Star
Jason Hart
Mrs J. Lewis Michael Herrington, Willoughton
Br Selwood/Seascape Bloodstock Bg Europa UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice over C&D earlier this year and has remained in good form on turf recently, finishing fourth of 8 at Yarmouth over 7f 29 days ago. Returns to all-weather and back up to 1m with leading claims. TFR BHA67
2 KISS ME MY LOVE (IRE) (8) 210301 D 4 9-11 (6)
B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Love Street (USA)
NextGen Racing Club
Joanna Mason
Roger Fell, Nawton
Br Irish National Stud OR8 Wellness
TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeaten at Redcar and won apprentice event there 8 days ago in a field of 7, bouncing back from a lamentable York effort Escapes a penalty for that success so needs taking seriously assuming the return to all-weather suits her as well TFR BHA65 (+2)
3 KARTINI (IRE) (20) 34402-6 4 9-11 (1)
Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Tranquil Star (IRE)
Messrs Clayton, Sparks & Galloway
Tom Eaves
Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Yorkshire Bale
TIMEFORMVIEWBest effort for Oliver Cole when second over 1 1/4m at Chelmsford in November but could hardly have shown any less when sixth of 6 dropped back to 1m at Pontefract 20 days ago on first outing for new yard after 8 months. Needs a lot more back on all-weather TFR BHA65
4 RAVISHING BEAUTY (GB) (20) 3-00133 D BF
B m Camelot - Shaden (IRE)
Kielder Newport West Ltd
5 9-11 (5)
Jack Garritty
Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Carlisle in June and placed at Pontefract both starts since Needs to prove she’s as good on all-weather. TFR BHA65
5 HAUTELUCE (FR) (20) 5-13 BF
3 9-9 (10)
B f Romanised (IRE) - Justice Belle (IRE) Ashley Lewis (3)
Mr Robert Ng Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
Br Mr Robert Ng
TIMEFORMVIEWBeat subsequent winner when won a maiden over 9.5f on all-weather at Wolverhampton in June but no real progress when third of 5 in a novice at Nottingham 20 days ago, perhaps unsuited by firmish turf. Handicap debut back on all-weather and dropped in trip so she is one to take seriously TFR BHA70
6 FILLY EILISH (IRE) (10) 32661 CD
3 9-9 (in6lbex) (7)
B f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Billie Eria (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa Ontoawinner & Partner Ivan Furtado, Easingwold
Br Michael O’Mahony Ontoawinner
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark over C&D in a 13-runner handicap 10 days ago, improving on
to beat the runner-up on the day, that one has already won since so she
7 ZARINCA (GB) (20) 20-1654 C
3 9-7 (3)
B f Expert Eye - Plucky Connor Beasley
Mr P. R. C. Morrison Edward Bethell, Middleham
Br East Layton Stud Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW
1-2-3: 1.FILLY EILISH (IRE)
8
COURT OF STARS
(IRE) (20) 122460
B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Cheherazad (IRE)
3 9-6 (2)
Luke Morris
Nick Bradley Racing 15 & Partner Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
Br Ronnie Boland Racing Partners
TIMEFORMVIEW Started 3-y-o campaign well, winning at Kempton and then in frame next 3 starts but she has lost her way last 2 outings and now has something to prove TFR BHA67
9 ZERMATT STAR (IRE)
(20) 65-004
B f Lucky Vega (IRE) - Benefaction (IRE)
3 9-6 (11)
David Nolan
Mr Gary Downie Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton
Br Forenaghts Stud Lorry Living
TIMEFORMVIEW Ran creditably when fourth of 5 at Hamilton 20 days ago on first run for new yard/in Britain. Makes all-weather debut and is hard to weigh up given her unexposed nature. TFR BHA67
10 BLUE CELESTIAL
(GB) (16) 324362 BF
B f Advertise - Forbidden Love
Purple’nBlues
Br B & B Equine Limited
3 9-1 (9)
Clifford Lee
James Tate, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWBetter on all-weather and ran well when second of 10 in a handicap at Wolverhampton 16 days ago, getting headed dying strides after leading over 1f out. 4lb higher mark in a better race to contend with. TFR BHA62
11 GIFTS DIFFERING
(GB) (54) 6-5566
B f Teofilo (IRE) - Queen of Desire (IRE)
Hasmonean Racing and Partner
Br Branton Court Stud LLP
3 8-10 (4)
Jonny Peate
Ross Burdon, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t achieve a great deal for James Ferguson and looks best watched starting out for a new yard TFR BHA57
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Stewards Note:
HAUTELUCE: Following its run on 17/7/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Hauteluce (FR), 11-2 Kiss Me My Love (IRE), Filly Eilish (IRE), 13-2 Blue Celestial (GB), 8-1 Ravishing Beauty (GB), 9-1 Dream Illusion (GB), 14-1 Zarinca (GB), 22-1 Court of Stars (IRE), 28-1 Zermatt Star (IRE), Gifts Differing (GB), 50-1 Kartini (IRE)
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Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (40 wins from 264 runners, 15%) runs PHANTOM KNIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (9 wins from 50 runners, 18%) runs PHANTOM KNIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: PHANTOM KNIGHT trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 144 miles.
BULLRIDER has shaped with promise on both starts to date and gets the nod to make it third time lucky with the step up to 1m likely to suit. Baarberini’s debut form is working out quite well and he’s an obvious threat, while Quest For Glory also enters the reckoning following a much-improved effort at Lingfield
1 ASTRAL CROWN
(IRE) (24) 5
Ch c Naval Crown - Freedom’s Light
Barbara & Alick Richmond
9-7(3)
Daniel Tudhope
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Diomed Bloodstock Ltd GAIN Equine Nutrition
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks one for the longer term judged on his initial effort at Ayr last month. TFR BHA-
2 KODIAC CITY (IRE) (-)
9-7(5)
B g Kodiac - Bint Iffraaj Kevin Stott
Mr A Smith & Mr D Thorpe
Br Tally-Ho Stud
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Richard Hughes Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 15 £50,000 2-y-o, Kodiac gelding Dam unraced out of useful German 9f winner Shy Angel. Yard’s 2-y-os tend to improve for a run but would enter the reckoning if the market speaks in his favour TFR BHA-
3 BAARBERINI (GB) (38) (3lb) 3
B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Galibawa
Green Team Racing
Br Newsells Park Stud - Bloodstock 24
9-4(2)
Daniel Muscutt
James Horton, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEW20,000 gns yearling, St Mark’s Basilica colt. Half-brother to French 10.4f winner Galimatia. Showed plenty amidst inexperience when third of 11 in 7f novice at Kempton on debut 38 days ago. That form is working out quite well and he seems sure to improve over this extra 1f TFR BHA-
4BULLRIDER (IRE) (10) (3lb) 23
9-4 (7)
B c Blackbeard (IRE) - We Reach The Shore (IRE) Jack Callan Ed Babington & George Boughey George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Manor Farm Bloodstock George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet
TIMEFORMVIEW €30,000 2-y-o, Blackbeard colt. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 6f Art Connoisseur Stepped up on his debut second when third in 12-runner novice at this course (7f) 10 days ago. Big chance with the extra 1f likely to suit. TFR BHA76
5PHANTOM KNIGHT (GER) (-) (3lb)
9-4(4)
B c Japan - Pray (GER) Callum Hutchinson Green Team Racing Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Guido W.H.Schmitt Green Team Racing Stable
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled February 24 €43,000 yearling, Japan colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6.5f winner Princess and 9f winner Prolet. Dam, German 2-y-o 7.5f winner, half-sister to smart 9f-1 1/2m winner Paradias out of useful 2-y-o 1m winner Paraisa. Newcomer to note in the betting. TFR BHA-
6 QUEST FOR GLORY (GB) (24) (3lb) 43
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Kwanza
9-4(8)
Harry Vigors (5)
Ms Georgina Nicholls Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
Br Miss K. Rausing Georgina Nicholls
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from debut when third of 9 in all-weather maiden at Lingfield (7f) 24 days ago, running on Must enter the reckoning TFR BHA73
7VINERY (GB) (33) (3lb) 62 9-4(1)
B g Massaat (IRE) - Broughtons Mystery David Nolan
Mrs Sarah Bryan Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Natton House Thoroughbreds/Mr&Mrs Newman Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMassaat gelding who left debut form behind when second of 9 in 6f seller at Leicester (good to firm) 33 days ago, running on Significantly up in trip and more required on first run for yard after leaving David Evans. TFR BHA-
8 HOOSTHAT (GB) (59) (6lb) 0 9-1(6)
B c Land Force (IRE) - Want The Fairytale
Jason Hart
Mondial Racing William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Br Jared Bernstein
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Land Force colt who showed only inexperience when down the field in 7f maiden at Leicester on debut in June TFR BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Bullrider (IRE), 3-1 Baarberini (GB), 5-1 Quest For Glory (GB), 15-2 Phantom Knight (GER), 10-1 Vinery (GB), 12-1 Kodiac City (IRE), 40-1 Astral Crown (IRE), 66-1 Hoosthat (GB)
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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): James Owen (37 wins from 220 runners, 17%) runs MOOSTAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (12 wins from 57 runners, 21%) runs MOOSTAR
WEIGHTWATCHER: ZIGGY’S CONDOR won off a handicap mark of 79, his rating is now down 9lb to 70. LONGEST TRAVELLER: PICKERSGILL trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 218 miles.
PICKERSGILL went about things in her typically less-than-economical manner when runner-up over C&D just 10 days ago but rather bumped into one that day so a reproduction of that effort could be enough. Miraculous was forced wide throughout when tried at 5f last time and should be better suited by the return to 6f off a much-reduced mark, while Court Drive is also respected.
1.PICKERSGILL (IRE) 2.MIRACULOUS (IRE) 3.COURT DRIVE (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
Br g Havana Grey - Dolly Colman (IRE)
Power Geneva (Equine) Ltd
Br Ballyhane Stud
James Doyle
Adam Kirby, Kirtling
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who was third of 8 in a handicap at Doncaster 5 days ago, just days after unseating rider at the start at Goodwood. Visor back on and can be competitive back at this venue. TFR BHA70
2 CAIRDEAS (GB) (10) 60-2520
Ch g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Avengers Queen
Mr Colin Alton & Mr P. T. Midgley
9-8 (8)
David Nolan
Paul Midgley, Westow
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Has a hit-and-miss profile but better judged on penultimate effort when second of 5 at Nottingham in June than when getting no run here last month. Lightly raced on all-weather but has run well on the surface before so isn’t discounted. TFR BHA69 (-1)
3MIRACULOUS (IRE) (12) 503500 D
B g Too Darn Hot - Priceless
Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces
4 9-8 (3)
David Allan
Tim Easterby, Malton
Br Alan Spence Easthorpe Hall Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Has tumbled down the weights and not seen to best effect when forced wide over 5f at Chester last time. Now drops markedly in grade and is one to take seriously back up to 6f and returned to all-weather. TFR BHA69
4HECTIC (GB) (55) 444005 CD
B g Massaat (IRE) - Ceedwell
6 9-6 (6)
Jack Garritty
Mrs Ailsa Stirling Liam Bailey, Middleham
Br Miss Nell Kent & Miss Sophie Bates Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who underwent a breathing operation before returning in June. Just a respectable fifth of 11 in a handicap at Chester upped to 7f on latest start and needs more back at 6f and returned to all-weather here TFR BHA67
5PICKERSGILL (IRE) (10) 105202 C D 4 9-6 (10)
Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Ponty Acclaim (IRE)
Andrew Mullen
Platform Interior Solutions & Partners Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Rockhart Trading Ltd Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, Platform Interior Solutions Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Good second of 12 in a handicap over C&D 10 days ago, picked off only by a rejuvenated stable-switcher and she looks set to run well once more if her free-going nature doesn’t get the better of her TFR
6 MOOSTAR (GB) (20) 223620 D
B f Zoustar (AUS) - Beldale Memory (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa Ambrose Racing Club Ltd James Owen, Newmarket
Br The Beldale Memory Partnership Componix Global Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHard to win with but holds place claims on recent second of 11 at Wolverhampton and can have latest run ignored having not been seen to best effect over 7f in a change of headgear Should bounce back to form with visor reapplied and dropped to 6f
7 DAYTONA LADY (IRE) (31) 134260 CD
B m Bungle Inthejungle - Roseau City James Sullivan
(9)
Mr Eric Broadwith and Mrs Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Mccracken Farms Ltd Formulated Polymer Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW In good order through the spring but form has tailed off last 2 starts and she’s got a bit to prove now, not least given she’s not always been the best starter anyway
1-2-3:
COURT DRIVE (IRE) (24) 566
B m Inns of Court (IRE) - Gwen Lady Byron (IRE)
Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd
Br Morgan Cahalan
Jack Callan
Gay Kelleway, Newmarket
Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd, Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEWScored at Yarmouth in June and shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 7 at Lingfield 24 days ago, finishing well having been left poorly placed Blinkers back on here and could be in the mix. TFR BHA63
9OTTAWA (GB) (173) 061-065 CD 4 9-2 (7)
B g Belardo (IRE) - Riskit Fora Biskit (IRE)
Foulrice Park Racing Limited
Br Highview Bloodstock Ltd
Daniel Tudhope
Liam Bailey, Middleham
Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon over C&D wearing cheekpieces and tongue strap in December for Joseph Parr but hasn’t fired since and now returns from nearly 6 months off starting out for a new yard with all equipment removed so looks best watched. TFR BHA63
10
SHOWTIME MAHOMES (GB) (163) 04-1640 CD 7 9-2 (2)
B g Dabirsim (FR) - Magic Florence (IRE)
The Muffed Punt Partnership
Oliver Stammers
Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Br Ed’s Stud Ltd Herbs Unlimited
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice a winner over C&D, including in January, but only 11th of 12 in a handicap at Newcastle when last seen in February so has something to prove on return from 163 days off. TFR BHA63
Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 1. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Pickersgill (IRE), 9-2 Court Drive (IRE), 6-1 Ziggy’s Condor (IRE), 7-1 Miraculous (IRE), 11-1 Daytona Lady (IRE), 12-1 Moostar (GB), 16-1 Cairdeas (GB), Hectic (GB), Showtime Mahomes (GB), 40-1 Ottawa (GB)
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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): Richard & Peter Fahey (26 wins from 290 runners, 9%) runs BEATTIE IS BACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Dods (3 wins from 27 runners, 11%) runs CAMERA SHY
WEIGHTWATCHER: FAN MAIL won off a handicap mark of 69, his rating is now down 6lb to 63.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SARAFINA MSHAIRI trained by E Smyth-Osbourne, Upper Lambourn, 131 miles.
JESSE LUC has a much better draw than last time and can record a first success of the season from a handy mark. Dorney Lake and Baba Reza are also a well-treated pair and should be thereabouts.
1 BEATTIE IS BACK (GB) (13) 420650
B g Mayson - Miss Fifty (IRE)
Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd
Br Mr & Mrs Sandy Orr
7 9-9 (7)
Ethan Tindall (5)
Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEWJust failed at Wolverhampton (7f) in February and not seen to best effect on next 2 outings. Shaped better than distance beaten suggests at York last time, faring best of those racing in stand-side group. Is kept to 6f but can’t be taken lightly from 2lb below last winning mark. TFR BHA70
2 DORNEY LAKE (GB) (13) 050120 D
B g Ardad (IRE) - Dora’s Sister (IRE)
Mrs C M Clarke, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd
5 9-8 (4)
Daniel Tudhope
Liam Bailey, Middleham
Br Mickley Stud & Tim & Miranda Johnson Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedly capitalised on his much-reduced mark at Doncaster (5.6f) last month and backed that up when second under a penalty at Pontefract next time. Can have his most recent run at York overlooked having had the worst of draw Remains well treated and no surprise if bouncing back. TFR BHA69
3 SPIRIT OF JENNY (IRE) (73) 300-212 CD BF
4 9-7 (5)
B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Next Generation (IRE) Dougie Costello
Mr P. Stacey
Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley
Br Tally-Ho Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWHas had a good year from 3 starts this season, winning over C&D in April. 10/3, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Leicester (6f, firm) when last seen in May. Remains relatively unexposed and can go well again. TFR BHA68
4FIERCE (IRE) (41) 50-3236 D
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Saffian
Calcaria Racing & Partner
6 9-6 (1)
Jason Hart
Paul Midgley, Westow
Br Mr Denis B. McCarthy Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Made the frame on first 3 outings this season Wasn’t seen to best effect when sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) in June, hampered start. Steps back up in trip TFR BHA67
5 BABA REZA (GB) (31) 0306-23 D
Ch g Garswood - Friendship Is Love
Judy & Richard Peck
Br Rosyground Stud
8 9-6 (6)
Clifford Lee
Julie Camacho, Malton
David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good record fresh when runner-up on return (following another breathing operation) at Carlisle in June and backed that up when third at Wolverhampton the following month. Remains well treated. TFR BHA67
6 JESSE LUC (GB) (31) 453536 CD
B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Be Amazing (IRE)
Mr Philip Banfield
Br Ellis Stud Partnership
9-5 (3)
Luke Morris
Mike Murphy, Westoning
TIMEFORMVIEW A 6-time winner on the all-weather over this trip last year, though is now twelve runs since last success. Better than bare result when sixth of 11 in handicap (17/2) at Wolverhampton (6f) 31 days ago, left poorly placed One to note in the betting now 4lb below last winning mark. TFR BHA66
7SARAFINA MSHAIRI (GB) (49) 2351-00 CD
B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Sarabi Mshairi
9-3 (2)
Ashley Lewis (3)
Rectory Farm Racing Partnership Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Upper Lambourn
Br Charlock Stud Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW A winner twice last year, including over C&D in October. Has made little impact from 2 starts this season Steps back up in trip but needs a return to form
CAMERA SHY (IRE) (93) 54106
B g Kodiac - Darwell (IRE)
The Horse Watchers 13 and Michael Dods
Br Michael O’Mahony
9-2 (8)
Daniel Muscutt
Michael Dods, Darlington
Denton Hall Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a losing run over 7f at this course in March. Made the frame when last seen at Ayr (7f, good to firm) at the beginning of May. Steps back down in trip and returns to the all-weather. TFR BHA63
9 FAN MAIL (GB) (14) 255340 CD
B g Mayson - Fanfair
L Bond/Sheikh Aymen Jawad al Hamandi/Ptr
4 9-2 (9)
David Allan
Tim Easterby, Malton
Br Theakston Stud Bravopak Packaging Solutions, Hamond Projects
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner last autumn Has turned in some good efforts in defeat this season though has looked a little awkward on occasions. Ran poorly over 7f here 2 weeks ago. Others more persuasive. TFR BHA63
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 9.
Stewards Note:
SARAFINA MSHAIRI: Following its run on 18/6/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Spirit of Jenny (IRE), 11-2 Fierce (IRE), 6-1 Baba Reza (GB), 8-1 Camera Shy (IRE), 17-2 Jesse Luc (GB), 9-1 Beattie Is Back (GB), 14-1 Dorney Lake (GB), 16-1 Sarafina Mshairi (GB), Fan Mail (GB)
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SEVENTH RACE 8.26
ONE MILE ABOUT THREE FURLONGS FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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Total prize fund
£30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £12387, 2nd £6195, 3rd £3096, 4th £1548, 5th £774. (Penalty Value £15702) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Johnston (31 wins from 216 runners, 14%) runs CLOTH OF GOLD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Varian (12 wins from 29 runners, 41%) runs ULTRASOUL LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING’S CODE trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 146 miles.
Cases can be made for several but the vote goes to ULTRASOUL who represents a top yard and can extend his winning streak SpinningWheel is interesting now switched to the all-weather and rates a big danger, while El Burhan can play a part for minor money.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
colours no horse
1 VIRTUAL ROCK (IRE) (1208) 1243/61//- D
B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Himiko (IRE)
Connor Beasley
Mr David Dorans John Butler, Newmarket
Br T. Kimura
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful listed winner on the Flat when trained by S. Kobayashi in France. Won novice hurdle at Uttoxeter from 2 starts for Robert Eddery when last seen in 2024 Probably best watched unless market speaks otherwise on handicap/yard debut TFR BHA104
2SPINNING WHEEL (GB) (61) 1021-20 D BF
B g Postponed (IRE) - Finespun (IRE)
(3)
Oisin Orr
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
Br Godolphin
TIMEFORMVIEWWon3timesin2025,endingfirmlyontheupwithagutsysuccessin9-runnerhandicapatLeicester(11/2m)inOctober ReturnedwithafinesecondatGoodwood in May before finding softer conditions too much at Epsom just 2 weeks later Has to be on the shortlist switched to the all-weather. TFR BHA102
3 EL BURHAN
(IRE) (90) 1001-54
B g New Bay - Sar Oiche (IRE)
Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
Br Deerpark Stud
4 9-7 (6)
Jack Callan
George Boughey, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice last season Shaped as if retaining ability on both outings this season, fourth of 11 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, good to firm, 10/3) when last seen in May. Makes tapeta debut and has each-way claims. TFR BHA99
4 FRENCH DUKE (IRE) (13) 03-1606
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Duchess of France (IRE)
Wathnan Racing
5 9-6 (11)
James Doyle
Hamad Al Jehani, GB
Br Mrs Joan Murphy Damsa Holding Company W.L.L
TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled his tally on first start for new yard at Meydan (1 1/2m, good) in January having left Roger Varian Disappointed on next 2 starts but got back on track when sixth of 9 in handicap at Ascot (1 1/2m, good to firm) 13 days ago. Needs to back that up with the hood left off. TFR BHA98
5 ASTRO KING (IRE) (55) 2400/-00
B g Kingman - Astroglia (USA)
Capture The Moment & Mr Carter
9 9-5 (1)
Ebrahim Nader
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
Br Niarchos Family Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWLast success came in the Cambridgeshire in autumn 2023 Had been off the best part of 2 years (also had a breathing operation) prior to seasonal reappearance and it remains to be seen just how much ability he retains TFR
6 KING’S CODE (GB) (9) 000510 C D
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Polygon (USA)
Eric Griffiths & P D Evans
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
97
6 9-3 (10)
John Egan
David Evans, Abergavenny
Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner who’s tasted success twice this season, including capitalising on a falling mark at Chester in July Found it tougher in competitive Goodwood handicap (1 1/4m, good to firm, 50/1) last week Blinkers go back on TFR BHA95
7ULTRASOUL (IRE) (54) 3/2311-1
B g Kingman - Channel (IRE)
4 9-1 (12)
Vincent C. Y. Ho
Mr H. Yamamoto Roger Varian, Newmarket
Br Samuel Martins de Barros
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded 2025 on the upgrade withwins at Kempton and Nottingham Didn’t need to improveto completethehat-trick in 10-runner handicap at Chester (10.3f, good to soft, 10/3) on return in June He’s on a roll and is unexposed at middle-distances, so has to be taken seriously
8
LET’S
DREAM
(GB) (27) 301-100
B g Territories (IRE) - Shiba (FR)
Mrs I. Corbani
Br Corps Commerce Ltd
8-13 (2)
Jason Hart
Michael Bell, Newmarket
Michael Bell Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Ended 2025 with a York success and proved better than ever when winning at Chester on return. Below form next 2 starts and more is required now making all-weather debut TFR BHA91
9PORT OF LONDON
(IRE) (227) 02101- 4 8-10 (13)
B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Pomology (USA)
Godolphin
Robert Havlin
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Br Godolphin Emirates
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to meet expectations on debut last summer but has proved a different proposition since, improving a chunk when winning at Lingfield in December Off since but likely has more to come this year TFR BHA88
10 SAY WHAT YOU
SEE (IRE) (55) D-35211 C
Gr g Belardo (IRE) - Catchphrase (IRE)
Oakfield Racing
Br Newtown Anner Stud
8-10 (8)
Luke Morris
Liam Bailey, Middleham
Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadily progressive course winner last year Got back to winning ways on last 2 starts at Pontefract and York just 4 days apart in June, with a career best in first-time cheekpieces for the latter under a penalty Needs another career best after a 6lb rise in the weights TFR BHA88
11 JIMMY SPEAKING
(GB) (19) 0-11204 C BF 5 8-6 (5)
B g Territories (IRE) - Ever After (FR)
Strawberry Fields Stud
Silvestre De Sousa
Chris Dwyer, Newmarket
Br Strawberry Fields Stud Strawberry Fields Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Has returned better than ever, justifying good support at Doncaster in March before following up despite doing plenty wrong round here the following month. Made the frame twice from 3 starts since, latest when fourth at Ripon (1m, good) 19 days ago. Got to prove stamina now significantly up in trip TFR BHA84
12 CLOTH OF GOLD (IRE) (20) 01-0204
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Daban (IRE)
Around The World Partnership
4 8-5 (7)
Andrew Mullen
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced 4-y-o who clearly derived plenty from his York reappearance when posting a good second at Newcastle in June, doing well to get amongst those who sat at the head of affairs. Needs to bounce back from a couple of below-par efforts on the turf TFR BHA83
13 PER
CONTRA
(IRE) (19) 034004
B g Footstepsinthesand - Nonetheless (IRE)
Ryedale Partners No 3
5 8-2 (4)
Duran Fentiman
Tim Easterby, Malton
Br Mr James Ross Ancell Easthorpe Hall Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame at Carlisle and York in early-summer Found the John Smith’s Cup at latter course too competitive last month before finishing fourth of 7 at Ripon (1 1/2m, good) just a week later Place claims at best TFR BHA80
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 10, 13.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Ultrasoul (IRE), 7-1 El Burhan (IRE), 8-1 Port of London (IRE), 17-2 Say What You See (IRE), Jimmy Speaking (GB), 14-1 Spinning Wheel (GB), Per Contra (IRE), 16-1 French Duke (IRE), Cloth of Gold (IRE), 20-1 Let’s Dream (GB), 22-1 Virtual Rock (IRE), 25-1 King’s Code (GB), 40-1 Astro King (IRE)
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EIGHTH RACE 9.00
ONE MILE ABOUT THREE FURLONGS FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Easterby (26 wins from 262 runners, 10%) runs DINGWALL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Sir M Prescott (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs INTO COMBAT
WEIGHTWATCHER: CAVALRY CALL won off a handicap mark of 75, his rating is now down 17lb to 58. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUNKYARD DOG trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 218 miles.
MEET ME IN MERAKI has returned from a break in good heart, runner-up at Ffos Las on his latest outing when beaten only by one who scored again next time He could be ready to get back to winning ways, though Luan isn’t taken lightly in his hat-trick bid, with Golspie completing the shortlist
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
Ch g Sixties Icon - Picalily
Jason Hart
Mr J. Morris Joey Ramsden, Newark
Br Mr W. A. Harrison-Allan
TIMEFORMVIEWBack in headgear, produced a career best when scoring at Beverley (1 1/2m) last month, his third success since joining current yard this year Rare below-par effort on first visit to Chester 12 days ago, but no surprise to see him bounce back. TFR BHA65
B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Gold Bracelet (IRE) Andrew Mullen
A Sinclair, David Carroll & G Gibson Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Whisperview Trading Ltd Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair Flat winner in Ireland who, in first-time visor, turned in best effort for current yard (also had a spell over hurdles) when second of 5 in handicap at Carlisle last month. Task is now to back up his latest run. TFR BHA65
3TITAINIUM (GB) (18) 4150-00
Gr g Bated Breath - I’m Impressed (IRE)
5 9-9 (12)
Oliver Stammers
Hornby Hornets Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Br Miss S. J. Turner
TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to winning ways with a narrow success at Wetherby (1 1/4m) last summer However, tailed off final 2 starts of the campaign and has fared little better both starts this year TFR BHA65
4NORFLONDONFOREVER (IRE) (17) 641-000 5 9-7 (1)
Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Alchemilla
Tom Eaves
Mrs Penelope Walshe Faye Bramley, Lambourn
Br Forenaghts Stud Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in a Kempton handicap (1m) in April last year However, was subsequently absent 13 months and hasn’t beaten many home in his 3 outings this season TFR BHA63
5 MEET ME IN MERAKI (GB) (23) 600032 BF
B g Twilight Son - Lawless Secret
Spiers & Hartwell Ltd & Mrs E. Evans
John Egan
David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Little Park Farm Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHas run well both starts since returning from a 3-month break, bumping into a lightly-raced 3-y-o when second of 4 in handicap at Ffos Las (1 1/2m) 23 days ago. Major player from 3lb below his last winning mark TFR BHA62
6 GOLSPIE (IRE) (12) 234436
9-6 (5)
B g Ribchester (IRE) - Surrey Storm David Nolan Morris and Allan Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br Ballinacurra Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to win this year, though had racked up a sequence of in-frame efforts prior to finishing sixth of 13 at Newcastle (1 1/4m) 12 days ago. Often starts slowly, but he’s capable of being in the mix now only 1lb above his last winning mark TFR BHA62
7 IT’S ONLY FUN (IRE) (10) 441204 CD
4 9-6 (4)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Non Dimenticato Tu (IRE) Jonny Peate
Mr Liam Murray Sara Ender, Malton
Br Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy
TIMEFORMVIEW Doubled his tally when scoring over C&D in May. Soon left behind a lesser effort when fourth of 9 back here (1 3/4m) 10 days ago and he could be in the mix returned to this shorter trip
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1-2-3: 1.MEET ME IN MERAKI 2.LUAN (FR) 3.GOLSPIE (IRE)
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LUAN (FR) (23) 560-011
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Lamorlaye (IRE)
Hasmonean Racing
4 9-5 (7)
Daniel Muscutt
Nick Scholfield, Lambourn
Br Khalifa Al Attiya & Sunderland Holdings Hasmonean Racing Ltd, Nick Scholfield Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWMaking third handicap start, showed improved form when winning at Newcastle (1 1/4m) in June and followed up in 10-runner contest at Wolverhampton (1 1/2m) 23 days ago. Respected as he makes first run since leaving James Ferguson TFR BHA61
9DINGWALL (GB) (41) 220653
B g Calyx - Please Sing
Mr JWE Bevin
Br Michael E Wates CBE
5 9-4 (13)
David Allan
Tim Easterby, Malton
Easthorpe Hall Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice at Wolverhampton in November but continues to be held back by his slow starts, though still ran one of his better races when third of 7 at Doncaster (1 1/4m) 6 weeks ago. First run for yard after leaving Iain Jardine TFR BHA60
10
BLACKWATERFOOT
(USA) (57) 06100-0
B g Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Tempus Fugit (USA)
5 9-4 (2)
Pierre-Louis Jamin
RC Syndicate VII Charlie Pike, Stockbridge
Br Briland Farm,Robert & Stacy Michell racingclub.com
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened account in handicap at Ffos Las (1 1/4m) last summer, but wasn’t in the same form on his remaining 2 starts of the year After 8 months off ahead of first run since leaving Paul Attwater, again finished down the field at Kempton (11f) in June TFR BHA60
11 DISTINCTION (IRE) (16) 603650 D
B g Kodiac - Tajbell (IRE)
Mike and Wendy Yardley
8 9-2 (11)
Connor Beasley
John Mackie, Church Broughton
Br Tally-Ho Stud John Mackie Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW3-time winner in 2025 who returned to form when a close third at Pontefract (1m) in May. Hasn’t kicked on since, though hasn’t had the race run to suit his hold-up style the last twice Lurks on a dangerous mark, but might not get his preferred set-up here. TFR
12 CAVALRY CALL
(IRE) (12) 000-000
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Michael’s Song (IRE)
58
5 9-2 (9)
James Sullivan
The Pat Morris Racing Club Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br Knockainey Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful at best, but didn’t offer much promise for R. Mike Smith (including over hurdles) and has failed to beat a rival in 2 starts for current yard TFR BHA58
13 INTO COMBAT (GB) (16) 000-004 BF
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Wisdom Mind (IRE)
Mr A. Harman
4 9-1 (6)
Luke Morris
Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket
Br Sun Bloodstock SARL Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWWell-bred type but hasn’t managed to find any improvement in handicaps so far, though shaped better than the result when fourth of 12 at Wolverhampton (1 3/4m) 16 days ago. Needs to build on latest effort as he drops back in trip TFR BHA57
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 7, 12.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Luan (FR), 11-2 Into Combat (GB), 7-1 Meet Me In Meraki (GB), 10-1 Junkyard Dog (IRE), 11-1 Sisterandbrother (GB), Golspie (IRE), Dingwall (GB), 14-1 It’s Only Fun (IRE), 18-1 Titainium (GB), 22-1 Distinction (IRE), 28-1 Blackwaterfoot (USA), 40-1 Norflondonforever (IRE), Cavalry Call (IRE)
It is a condition of entry to this racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets in the course of their business Any individual found contravening this condition will be evicted from the racecourse
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 5.04 - THE attheraces.com/marketmovers HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 25th, 2026, for each race won 6lb. 12 entries, 1 at £7 and 11 at £35. - Closed July 31st, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 5.34 - THE attheraces.com/marketmovers HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 25th, 2026, for each race won 6lb. 11 entries at £35. - Closed July 31st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.06 - THE SIMON DAVIS BIG 60TH BIRTHDAY BASH FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such fillies and mares rated 50 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 25th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. 20 entries at £45. - Closed July 31st, 2026. 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 6.41 - THE FREE RACE REPLAYS ON attheraces.com EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB/GBBPLUS 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, which are E.B.F. eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, July 31st and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band C from Band B 3lb Band D from Band C 3lb (Allowances are cumulative). THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race. All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2026 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 23 September, 2026, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 09 October, 2026. Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. 16 entries at £50. - Closed July 31st, 2026. 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 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.16 - THE FREE BETS ON attheraces.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (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 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 25th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 12 entries at £45. - Closed July 31st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 7.51 - THE FREE BETS ON attheraces.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (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 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 25th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 12 entries at £45. - Closed July 31st, 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 8.26 - THE FREE TIPS ON attheraces.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBBPLUS RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15702 to the winning horse The second to receive £7368, the third £3681, the fourth £1842 and the fifth £918. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, July 31st and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after July 25th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 20 entries at £150. - Closed July 31st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12387; Second £6195; Third £3096; Fourth £1548; Fifth £774. (Penalty Value £15702) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 9.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 25th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 19 entries at £35. - Closed July 31st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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