FIRST RACE 5.15
THE BETMGM SUPPORTS SAFER GAMBLING APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£9000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) A SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (112 wins from 1153 runners, 10%) runs POETIC FORCE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (7 wins from 61 runners, 11%) runs POETIC FORCE
WEIGHTWATCHER: ARLECCHINO’S REX won off a handicap mark of 52, his rating is now down 6lb to 46. LONGEST TRAVELLER: KAMEEL trained by J Macey, Doncaster, 100 miles.
R P MCMURPHY is steadily going the right way, gaining a second C&D success 32 days ago. Value for more than the bare margin that day, this likeable type can defy a 6lb rise Antiquity ran one of his better races having crucially broken on terms when second at Lingfield 13 days ago and is a player if able to replicate that performance, whilst Age of Time and Al Hofzan are others commanding a second look
1 AL HOFZAN (IRE) (27) 623-30
B g Kodiac - Hawafez (IRE)
4 10-0 (7)
Harry Vigors (5)
Mr H Maye Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
Br Tally-Ho Stud Georgina Nicholls
TIMEFORMVIEWContinued theme of race-by race progress when third of 7 on handicap debut at this course (7f) in early January. Ran no sort of race when tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (1m) next time however, but it’s far too soon to be writing him off and he should stay this
2 KAMEEL (GB) (115) 005040- 4 9-13 (3)
B g Twilight Son - Estournel Taryn Langley
Mr R. Teatum Jessica Macey, Doncaster
Br Naser Ebrahim Buresli Jessica Macey Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on first 2 starts for John Butler last winter but not progressed subsequently, including in 4 starts on turf/AW for present stable last summer Near four-month break needs to have had positive effect TFRHHIII BHA64
3 ANTIQUITY (GB) (13) 0450-02
Ch g Tasleet - Emperatriz
P&H Moorhead, J Collins and S Piper
4 9-11 (4)
Conor Whiteley (5)
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br D. R. Botterill & E. Boumans Homecroft Wealth
TIMEFORMVIEWHas found winning difficult since back-to-back handicap successes in spring 2025 However, ran one of his better races this AW season having started better when second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield Park (1m) 13 days ago. Task is to back that up TFRHHHHI BHA62
4 KING OF SPEED (IRE) (38) 45051-3 CD 7 9-10 (1)
B g Acclamation - Music And Dance
Mrs C. Loughnane
Br Norelands B/Stock & Emma Capon B/Stock
Ethan Tindall (3)
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORMVIEWAdded another C&D success to his tally from 2lb lower in December before a good third of 9 in handicap back over C&D last month, a wide passage not aiding his cause. Well drawn on this occasion and he’s a definite each-way player TFRHHHII BHA61
5 POETIC FORCE (IRE) (11) 235-456 CD
Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Obligada (IRE)
Mr A. W. Carroll
12 9-10 (2)
Myla Coppins (5)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br S. J. Macdonald Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who has run to a similar level all 3 starts since returning from a short break this winter, latterly when sixth of 9 in handicap here (9.5f) 11 days ago, weakening final 1f Probably vulnerable to younger rivals once more. TFRHHIII BHA61 (-3)
6 R P MCMURPHY (GB) (32) 3133-31 CD 4 9-10 (6)
B g Expert Eye - Danzanora Jack Dace
Peter Wragg
Br Clive Wragg
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Trade Access Panels Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWImproving 4-y-o who has both career wins over C&D, value for extra 32 days ago having made a big move into contention out wide (runner-up won next time). Up 6lb but will continue to give a good account. TFR
7 AGE OF TIME (FR) (9) 100-042
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Mulan (IRE)
Ian Williams & Partner
Br Qatar Bloodstock Ltd, S.A.S.U. Ecurie De
Ryan Kavanagh
Ian Williams, Alvechurch
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice a winner at this course including over C&D and he bettered recent efforts (best effort for present yard) when second of 9 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 9 days ago. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces and possibilities with a repeat from unchanged mark. TFR
8 ARLECCHINO’S REX (GB) (14) 6600-34 C BF 4 8-9 (8)
B g Belardo (IRE) - Queen Margherita Rose Dawes
Mr K. Senior Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br Mrs Elizabeth Grundy Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWSole success came at this course (7.1f) in November 2024 Efforts distinctly mixed since and whilst not disgraced when fourth of 10 in a C&D classified event (11/4 fav) 14 days ago that may well be his level nowadays TFRHHIII BHA45
2025: OVERNIGHT OATS 5 9 9 Joe Bradnam 11-4 (James Owen) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 R P McMurphy (GB), 4-1 Age of Time (FR), 5-1 Antiquity (GB), 15-2 King of Speed (IRE), 8-1 Al Hofzan (IRE), 16-1 Poetic Force (IRE), 18-1 Kameel (GB), 20-1 Arlecchino’s Rex (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
POSITION OF STALLS
7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside
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SECOND RACE 5.45
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MIDNITE ARE UPPING THE BETTING
GAME CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS
6)
Total prize fund
£6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): I Williams (57 wins from 438 runners, 13%) runs KEEPER OF SECRETS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs KEEPER OF SECRETS LONGEST TRAVELLER: TORONTO RAPTOR trained by L Bailey, Middleham, 140 miles.
CHOURMO likely needed his Lingfieldrun 30 days ago on debut for new connections after five months off and, representing a stable amongst the winners, a better showing could be on the cards Port Noir produced her best effort since last spring when scoring at Kempton last week and returns to this course where she’s won six times previously Captain Pickles and Dash Power round off the shortlist
1-2-3: 1.CHOURMO 2.PORT NOIR 3.CAPTAIN PICKLES (IRE)
1 BONDI MAN (GB) (11) 554-000
Ch g Australia - Honorine (IRE)
7 9-9 (9)
Alistair Rawlinson Winging It
Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon
Br Qatar Bloodstock Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs and hardly looked like bucking that trend of late, again well held over further here 11 days ago. Hard to fancy.
2 CAPTAIN
PICKLES
(IRE) (14) 065-331 CD
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Strumming (IRE)
Carswell & The Haydock Badgeholders
Br Yeguada Centurion S.L.
TFRHIIII BHA44
4 9-9 (10)
Zak Wheatley (3)
Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay, Garstang
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice at Southwell in January prior to finally getting off the mark at the nineteenth attempt in 10-runner classified contest here (8.6f) 2 weeks ago. Keener than ideal but always holding on that day and he’s one to consider again. TFRHHHHI BHA48
3 CHOURMO (GB) (30) 20655-6 D
6 9-9 (7)
B g Postponed (IRE) - Indicia Sean Levey
Dan Horsford
Dan Horsford, Rockley
Br Jonathan Mitchell Rhm Horses Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded his time for Mark Gillard out of sorts but possibly needed the run after 5 months off when sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (10f) 30 days ago, weakening over 1f out. May sharpen up for that and return to classified company can see him in a better light for stable amongst the winners. TFRHHHHH BHA50
4 DASH POWER (GB) (14) 20-0432 CD
B g Twilight Son - Glitter Girl
5 9-9 (1)
Ryan Kavanagh (5)
Mr Adrian Walton Lawrence Mullaney, Wiseton
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Arena Graphics
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner who confirmed his return to form when finishing neck second over 8.6f here 2 weeks ago. Losing run is mounting up but he very much commands respect as an in-form sort TFRHHHII BHA46
5 DESIDERATA (IRE) (18) 600-423 CD
B g Vadamos (FR) - Seven Even (FR)
Carl & Emma Pyne
6 9-9 (2)
Zoe Lewis (7)
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who comes with risks attached (has refused to race) but he arrives in good heart, finishing third of 10 in a similar contest over further here 18 days ago. Another in with a shout in an open heat. TFRHHIII BHA48
6 KEEPER OF SECRETS (GB) (371) 00/00- 5 9-9 (3)
B h Pearl Secret - Silkenveil (IRE)
Edward Greatrex
Suzi Prichard-Jones Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Suzi Pritchard-Jones Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced horse yet to show any ability in four starts First run for new stable after a year off with hood and tongue strap removed. Only market support would make him of
7 LHEBAYEB (GER) (14) 4305-03 CD
8 9-9 (4)
B m Alhebayeb (IRE) - Lady Gabrielle (IRE) Hector Crouch
Mr Douglas Boddy Richard Price, Hereford
Br Mount Coote Stud Tote TIMEFORMVIEW Dual course winner who made the places when third of 10 in
8
NEWFIRE (IRE) (13) 0000-52
Ch m New Bay - Luciole
Mr Kevin Frost
Br R. Cody
5 9-9 (8)
William Pyle (3)
Kevin Frost, Newark
Kevin Frost Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWBadly out of sorts during 2025 but appears to be finding her level for present yard, posting best effort for a while when second in 8-runner classified contest at Lingfield (10f) 2 weeks ago. One to consider TFRHHIII BHA49
9 PAVE THE WAY (GB) (6) 00-0100
B f Advertise - Lady Mascara
Minster Paving Ltd
4 9-9 (11)
Jack Mitchell
Mark Rimell, Witney
Br Meon Valley Stud Minster Paving Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCaused a shock in first-time blinkers when off the mark at Kempton (1m) in January. Down the field both starts since, albeit her latest run at Lingfield best overlooked (reported to have lost action). Overall record is patchy nevertheless. TFRHHHII BHA50
10 PORT NOIR (GB) (9) 0000-01 CD
Bl m Harbour Watch (IRE) - Cocabana
Mr R. Stephens
Br R. C. Dollar & Hellwood Stud Farm
9 9-9 (5)
Rose Dawes (5)
Robert Stephens, Caldicot
TIMEFORMVIEWPosted best effort since last spring when running out a 40/1 winner of 9-runner handicap at Kempton (1m) last week. Live player if arriving in same form (has won 6 times at this course). TFRHHHHI BHA44 (+5)
11 TORONTO RAPTOR (FR) (20) 06650-0
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Grey Lina (USA)
Foulrice Park Racing Limited
Br Marbat LLC
5 9-9 (6)
Harry Davies
Liam Bailey, Middleham
Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden after 17 starts who ended last year with a disappointing run at Newcastle and similar story after 4 months off when eighth of 10 in 1m classified event back there 3 weeks ago. Return to further needs to have positive effect in refitted blinkers. TFRHHIII BHA46
2025: COMBUSTION 4 9 9 Joey Haynes 10-3 (Chelsea Banham) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Blinkers worn by No. 4, 9, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note:
CHOURMO: Following its run on 14/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. PAVE THE WAY: Following its run on 7/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to be short behind.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Chourmo (GB), 5-1 Captain Pickles (IRE), 13-2 Dash Power (GB), 7-1 Port Noir (GB), 15-2 Lhebayeb (GER), 8-1 Newfire (IRE), 9-1 Desiderata (IRE), 18-1 Pave The Way (GB), 28-1 Keeper of Secrets (GB), 66-1 Bondi Man (GB), Toronto Raptor (FR)
RECORD TIMES
5f Quatrieme Ami (GB) (2yo) 13Nov15
5f Lomu (IRE) (3yo+) 03Dec19
6f Mubakker (USA) (2yo) 01Nov18
6f Kachy (GB) (3yo+) 26Dec18
7f Richard R H B (IRE) (2yo) 23Nov19
7f Mister Universe (GB) (3yo+) 12Mar16
1m½f Jack Hobbs (GB) (2yo) 27Dec14 1m 47.38s 1m 46.10s
1m½f Keystroke (GB) (3yo+) 26Nov16
1m1½f Emissary (GB) (2yo) 12Oct19
1m1½f Storm Ahead (IRE) (3yo+) 18Nov19 1m 55.91s 1m 56.50s
1m4f Paths Of Glory (GB) (3yo+) 19Oct19 2m 33.44s 2m 35.30s
1m6f Tribal Art (IRE) (3yo+) 19Apr22 2m 57.16s 2m 58.50s
2m½f Aircraft Carrier (IRE) (3yo+) 14Jan19 3m 31.18s 3m 34.50s
THIRD RACE 6.15
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD FILLIES
THE ALWAYS GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4)
(GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Boughey (73 wins from 439 runners, 17%) runs ARTANIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S & E Crisford (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs DANCE FANTASY LONGEST TRAVELLER: OHDEARYME & HERO FRED’S LASS trained by R Fell, Nawton, 158 miles.
MISS LADY GRACE showed fair form when runner-up at Beverley last summer, beaten only by the odds-on favourite, and she can build on that effort at the second attempt returning for her new trainer. She is taken to get the better of Artanis, who shaped encouragingly in 2 starts last year, while Dance Fantasy could also still have more to offer
1.MISS LADY GRACE (IRE) 2.ARTANIS 3.DANCE FANTASY (IRE)
1 ARTANIS (GB) (224) 23-
B f Showcasing - Galadriel Hector Crouch
Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORMVIEWWasn’t able to land the odds on debut, but still showed promise when second in a Doncaster maiden in June Ran to similar level when third of 6 in novice at Haydock (85/40) the following month and she’s respected despite 7-month absence TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 DANCE FANTASY (IRE) (16) 0-0
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Infectious Dream (IRE)
(1)
Harry Davies
Maurice Manasseh et al Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
Br Luke & Adam Morgan Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped as if in need of the run on debut and stepped forward from that outing when 3 1/4 lengths eighth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (16/1) 16 days ago. Could be in the mix with further experience behind her TFRHHHII BHA-
3 DORA VITA (GB) (16) 0-0
9-2 (3)
Br f Dream Ahead (USA) - Enliven Sean Dylan Bowen
The Aspirationals
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Bearstone Stud Limited Tori Global
TIMEFORM VIEW Always behind here first time up and fared little better when twelfth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (200/1) 16 days ago. Looks to be up against it TFRHIIII BHA-
4 HERO FRED’S LASS (GB) (9) 0-0
Ch f Mattmu - Our Little Pony
9-2 (2)
Mark Winn
Ian Buckley & Ben Buckley Roger Fell, Nawton
Br Lawrence Mullaney OR8 Wellness
TIMEFORM VIEW Has yet to beat a rival in her 2 starts so far, again finishing well held in maiden at Newcastle (150/1) 9 days ago. Best watched. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 LOVE LOVE LOVE (GB) (167) 4-
B f Too Darn Hot - Mosuo (IRE)
Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd
Br Niarchos Family
9-2 (4)
Darragh Keenan
George Scott, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred filly but was in need of the experience on first start when fourth of 5 in novice at Beverley (5/1) in August, racing freely Could fare better reappearing with hood applied. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 MISS LADY GRACE (IRE) (130) 423-
Ch f Space Blues (IRE) - Sea of Grace (IRE)
MR R.H.J. Martin and Mrs J. Martin
Br Sunderland Holding Inc.
9-2 (7)
Sean Levey
Dan Horsford, Rockley
Rhm Horses Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved from debut when second in novice at Beverley in August. Wasn’t in the same form when third of 6 at this C&D (5/1) on final outing for Alice Haynes in October, but no surprise to see her bounce back for new yard TFRHHHHH BHA73
7 OHDEARYME (GB) (-) 9-2 (5)
B f Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Wonder Angel (IRE)
Joanna Mason
Mr J T Bourke Roger Fell, Nawton
Br Mickley Stud & Jarrod Byrne OR8 Wellness
TIMEFORMVIEW3,000 gns yearling Ubettabelieveit filly. Dam, French 10.4f winner, half-sister to useful 8.6f-16.2f winner Wonder Legend Has a fair standard to aim at on debut TFRHHIII BHA-
1-2-3:
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SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WIN £250,000 WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN GOALS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £9500 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490. (Penalty Value £4972.30) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (112 wins from 1153 runners, 10%) runs CITY CYCLONE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (7 wins from 61 runners, 11%) runs CITY CYCLONE LONGEST TRAVELLER: AL MUQDAD trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 155 miles.
In-form DIAMONDONTHEHILL ran well when third at Kempton 9 days ago and this looks a good opportunity to resume winning ways with cheekpieces back on. Recent Kempton winner City Cyclone returns toWolverhampton where four career wins have come over this C&D, while FollowYour Heart can be competitive returned to his favoured venue
1 DIAMONDONTHEHILL (GB) (9) 04-3233
B g Al Kazeem - It’s My Time Hector Crouch
Urloxhey Racing
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Genesis Green Stud Ltd Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up at Chelmsford in mid-January. Third of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7/1) 9 days ago, ran his usual sound race but never got within hailing distance of the winner Cheekpieces back on and this looks a good opportunity. TFRHHHHH BHA83
2 FOLLOW YOUR HEART (IRE) (9) 6001-46 CD 8
B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Al Gharrafa
S. & A. Mares
Br Deal Gharrafa Syndicate
Warren Fentiman (5)
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful AW performer with multiple course wins, latest at this C&D 55 days ago, but dipped below usual standards when sixth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (11/1) 9 days ago. Returns to a favoured venue and ought to be competitive from this mark TFRHHHII BHA81 (-1)
3 AL MUQDAD (GB) (21) 1035-60 CD 6 9-2 (2)
Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Miss Work of Art
Lycett Racing Ltd
Mark Winn
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Springcombe Park Stud Gain Equine Nutrition, Wastecom Nrg Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a handicap in cheekpieces here in November but has struggled in races not run to suit of late, seventh of 8 at Southwell (13/2) 21 days ago where he dwelt and raced off the pace in a race Again goes without headgear and small field doesn’t look the ideal set-up TFRHHIII BHA76
4 CITY CYCLONE (GB) (23) 63303-1 CD 6 9-1 (4)
Ch g Cityscape - Dubai Cyclone (USA)
William Carson
Mr W. Clifford Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Ladyswood Farm & Stud LLP
Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on a good December third to win handicap of 11 at Kempton (13/2) 23 days ago at 6f, his first success at a sprint trip Returns to Wolverhampton where four of his career wins have come at this C&D and looks sure to go well TFRHHHHI BHA75
2025: APIARIST (IRE) 4 9 0 Robert Havlin 11-2 (Kevin Ryan) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Diamondonthehill (GB), 5-2 City Cyclone (GB), 7-2 Follow Your Heart (IRE), 9-2 Al Muqdad (GB)
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD THE READ MEG NICHOLLS’ BLOG AT
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) Weights lowered 2lb. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (112 wins from 1153 runners, 10%) runs TAFAH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (7 wins from 61 runners, 11%) runs TAFAH
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SIRHANA trained by R Fahey, Malton, 145 miles.
AL NAJASHI is proving most progressive and off an unchanged mark, he’s selected to complete his hat-trick upped to a trip that promises to suit. Tafah has improved with each run for his new yard and looks the main danger ahead of Ar Diddy Dum Dum.
1.AL NAJASHI 2.TAFAH (IRE) 3.AR DIDDY DUM DUM (IRE)
B f Starman - Escape Proof Jack Mitchell
Horton Racing Ltd
Br Ms Blaithin McHugh
James Horton, Newmarket
Horton Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSole success came in August and returned to form when third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (5/1) on most recent outing, settling better than usual back at 6f Not sure to be as effective back at this trip, however. TFRHHHII BHA60
2
B c Eqtidaar (IRE) - Aruan
Mr Brian D. Cantle
Alistair Rawlinson
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br B. D. Cantle Trade Access Panels Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran below the form shown on his first 2 outings when seventh of 11 in maiden at Southwell (28/1) 24 days ago. Into handicaps now and improvement required. TFRHHIII BHA60
3 AR DIDDY DUM DUM (IRE) (43) 20040-2 9-7 (1)
B f Ardad (IRE) - Flirtare (IRE)
Deva Racing JH
Paddy Bradley
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Paul Callan Deva Racing Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Returned to form when second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (11/1) 43 days ago, having every chance 1f out but no match for winner Still relatively unexposed for current yard TFRHHHII BHA60
4 AL NAJASHI (GB) (6) 044-11
B c Territories (IRE) - Al Hajees
Mr Ziad A. Galadari
Br Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited
9-6 (9)
Stevie Donohoe
Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressing in leaps and bounds, making it 2 from 2 in handicaps in 5-runner event at Lingfield (1/2) 6 days ago, quickening clear in final 1f despite racing wide. Runs off unchanged mark and looks capable of completing hat-trick with step up to 7f expected to suit. TFRHHHHH BHA59 (+10)
5 SOUTH COAST STAR (IRE) (72) 004-
B f Starman - Silk Fan (IRE)
Whip and Dip Syndicate
9-6 (2)
Cieren Fallon
Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Br Silk Fan Syndicate Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced filly who was very green on first two starts but showed more when fourth of 10 in novice at Kempton (40/1) on most recent outing in December Pedigree an on-going recommendation now switching to handicap company TFRHHHII BHA59
6 SIRHANA (IRE) (14) 0-66
B f Profitable (IRE) - Morjhana (FR)
Hamad Ebrahim
Br Mr Hamad Ebrahim Al Romaihi
(4)
Cam Hardie
Richard Fahey, Malton
Richard Fahey Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed nothing on qualifying run when last of 6 in novice at Southwell (66/1) 14 days ago. Step up in trip needs to bring about improvement on handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA58
7 BLACK TANGO (IRE) (23) 000-4
B c Invincible Army (IRE) - Khaleesi Wind (IRE)
9-5 (3)
William Cox Middleham Park Racing XIX Tom Dascombe, Lambourn
Br Mr Gary Mullins Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to improve upped in trip on first outing for new yard (formerly trained by Alice Haynes) when fourth of 8 on handicap debut at Lingfield 23 days ago, albeit not looking altogether at home on the track. TFRHHHII BHA58
1-2-3:
8 TAFAH (IRE) (7) 300-442
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Rush
Dallas Racing and Associate
Br Golden Farm Thoroughbreds Ltd
9-5 (5)
William Carson
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved with each run for new yard, suited by increase in trip when second of 11 in C&D handicap (9/1) latest Looks up to defying current mark. TFRHHHHI BHA58 (+2)
9 KARISMA’S ANGEL (GB) (23) 060-6
Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Karisma (IRE)
Miss Yvonne Jacques
9-4 (8)
Hector Crouch
Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
Br Carisbrooke Stud Carisbrooke Stud LLP
TIMEFORMVIEW Handed a stiff opening mark and offered little when sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (22/1) 23 days ago. Has plenty to find TFRHHIII BHA57
2025: LEON TROTSKY 4 8 11 Sean Levey 4-1 (Julia & Shelley Birkett) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.
Stewards Note:
KARISMA’S ANGEL: Following its run on 21/1/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Al Najashi (GB), 6-1 Tafah (IRE), 10-1 Ar Diddy Dum Dum (IRE), 11-1 Houdini Miss (IRE), 12-1 South Coast Star (IRE), 16-1 Black Tango (IRE), 20-1 Rawson (GB), 28-1 Karisma’s Angel (GB), 33-1 Sirhana (IRE)
FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS]
THE JOIN THE MIDNITE MOVEMENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £9500 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490, 5th £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (112 wins from 1153 runners, 10%) runs GOGO YUBARI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (7 wins from 61 runners, 11%) runs GOGO YUBARI
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SAM’S XPRESS trained by J & S Birkett, CARTWHEEL trained by D Cunha, CRESSIDA WILDES trained by P McEntee, All Newmarket, 125 miles.
A competitive event, with SAM’S XPRESS getting the nod to extend his fine run of form and make it 3 wins from his last 4 starts El Bufalo is up another 5lb but arrives in search of the hat-trick and has to be respected, whilst Alondra improved on just her second start for Scott Dixon last time and should be in the mix under a penalty.
1 EL BUFALO (GB) (21) 00321-1 CD 5 9-9 (7)
Ch g Havana Grey - Pryers Princess Cieren Fallon FRN - Chepstow Club
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Fernham Farm Ltd Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Seems rejuvenated by the reapplication of cheekpieces and arrives here after back-to-back C&D wins, the latter in a 7-runner event 3 weeks ago. Leading player again from 5lb higher mark. TFRHHHHI BHA77
2 CARTWHEEL (GB) (223) 31/000-
4 9-9 (5)
Ch f Lightning Spear - Deep Blue Sea Sean Levey Quest Thoroughbreds and Michael Cox Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
Br Minster Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of a 7f Kempton novice in October 2023. Out of depth in Group 3 and at Royal Ascot first 2 starts last year but disappointing when last of 9 in handicap at Sandown (7f, good to firm). Off 7 months Down in trip Makes tapeta debut Bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA77
3 CRESSIDA WILDES (GB) (60) 125505- D
4 9-8 (2)
B f Showcasing - Dancing Warrior Connor Planas (3)
G4 Contracts Phil McEntee, Newmarket
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Yarmouth in July Fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 60 days ago. Something to find on form, with regular slow starts remaining a concern TFRHHIII BHA76
4 SAM’S XPRESS (IRE) (20) 12511-3 CD BF
6 9-5 (4)
B g Fulbright - Cool No More (IRE) Dylan Hogan Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket
Br Ms Barbel Reiss Birkett Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFour wins from 13 runs last year, including back-to-back events at Lingfield and at C&D in December Creditable third of 8 in handicap (13/8) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 20 days ago. Should give another good account. TFRHHHHH BHA73
5 ALONDRA (GB) (4) 40533-1 CD
4 9-5 (in5lbex) (3)
B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Weisse Socken (IRE) Kieran O’Neill
Mr K. Louch Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Olly Batchelor Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (8/1) 4 days ago. Still not long with this yard and she’s a player under a penalty TFRHHHHI BHA68
6 GOGO YUBARI (GB) (13) 111300 CD
5 9-3 (6)
B m Havana Grey - Clouds Rest Harry Vigors (7)
Netflow Consulting Ltd Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Latest win at Chelmsford City in January. Seventh of 8 in handicap (28/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 13 days ago. Back at a more realistic level here but recent efforts suggest busy spell may now be catching up with her TFRHHHII BHA71
7 GUSTAV GRAVES (GB) (4) 41-4465 CD
8 8-8 (1)
B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Bondesire Joanna Mason
Big Lachie Syndicate
Derek Shaw, Sproxton
Br Elwick Stud A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 7-time C&D winner Latest win here in December. 9/1, creditable 1 1/2 lengths fifth of 9 to Alondra in handicap at this C&D 4 days ago. Place claims. TFRHHHHI BHA62
2025: SANAT (IRE) 4 8 11 Cieren Fallon 8-1 (Michael Appleby) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note: CARTWHEEL: Following its run on 5/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 El
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Bufalo (GB),
Sam’s Xpress (IRE), 4-1 Alondra (GB), 17-2 Gustav Graves (GB), 10-1 Gogo Yubari (GB), 12-1 Cartwheel (GB), 22-1 Cressida Wildes (GB)
FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND
THE MIDNITE: BUILT FOR 2026 NOT 2006 CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (112 wins from 1153 runners, 10%) runs MY GENGHIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (7 wins from 61 runners, 11%) runs MY GENGHIS LONGEST TRAVELLER: STROXX trained by L Bailey, Middleham, 140 miles.
MY GENGHIS has a strong course record including multiple C&D wins and shaped better than the bare result here 4 days ago Tony Carroll’s 7-y-o gets the verdict at the expense of Colors Of Freedom, who was lit up after an early bump last time and re-applied cheekpieces could help her settle. Isla Bella, who finished a close third over C&D in December completes the shortlist returned to this track
1.MY GENGHIS 2.COLORS OF FREEDOM 3.ISLA BELLA
1 MY GENGHIS (GB) (4) 005-010 CD
B g Mukhadram - Assertive Agent
William Carson Wedgewood Estates Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Lunways Farm Stud Wedgewood Estates
TIMEFORMVIEWStrong course record including multiple C&D wins, the latest of them earlier in the month. Shaped better than the bare result when seventh of 9 in similar event over C&D 4 days ago, set to at least challenge for a place when running out of room Should be in the mix.
2 BATTLE POINT (IRE) (137) 660260- D 7 9-9 (6)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Paddy Again (IRE) Kieren Fox Canisbay Bloodstock Michael Attwater, Epsom
Br R & M Bloodstock Fleetwood Developments Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW On a lengthy losing run, again failing to see his race out in handicap at Brighton (50/1) back in September Hard to fancy on return TFRHIIII BHA42
3 COLORS OF FREEDOM (GB) (4) 222255 CD 6 9-9 (1)
Ch m Mayson - Scarborough (IRE)
Dylan Hogan
Lynn Cullimore Joe Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW3-time C&D winner who strung together 5 consecutive runner-up finishes this winter. Again wasn’t at her best having been lit up after an early bump in a similar race over C&D 4 days ago and cheekpieces are back on for just a second time in her career TFRHHHHI BHA49
4 ISLA BELLA (GB) (8) 003-554
B f Land Force (IRE) - High Luminosity (USA)
4 9-9 (4)
Lewis Edmunds Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd Joey Ramsden, Newark
Br Highclere Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWRan well to finish third at this C&D (40/1) in December on third start from current yard Managed to make the frame without being at her best when fourth of 12 in similar race at Southwell (12/1) 8 days ago. Each-way chance back at this venue TFRHHHII BHA49 (-1)
5 KIPP KELLY (GB) (4) 522-503 5 9-9 (2)
B g Time Test - Tahlia Ree (IRE) Joanna Mason
Mr Paddy Barrett Derek Shaw, Sproxton
Br P. E. Barrett Askew & Barrett (Pulses) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden who has been placed on his last 3 outings in classified company, most recently third of 9 at this C&D (7/1) 4 days ago when caught a little wide but sticking on well Place claims from an inside stall. TFRHHIII BHA48 (-1)
6 STROXX (IRE) (20) 260-003 D
B g Camacho - Labisa (IRE)
9 9-9 (7)
Billy Garritty
Foulrice Park Racing Limited Liam Bailey, Middleham
Br Labisa Partnership Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWStruggled on return from a 7-month break on New Year’s Day but took a step in the right direction when third of 8 in classified stakes at Newcastle (28/1) 20 days ago, having every chance over 1f out. His task is to now build on that TFRHHIII
7 SULTAN OF OJ (IRE) (17) 062-632
4 9-9 (3)
B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Bronte Girl (IRE) Cieren Fallon
Mr T. Faulkner Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Liam Doyle Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who has strung a couple of solid efforts together for the first time in his career, latest when second of 8 in similar race at this C&D (12/1) 17 days ago, despite being trapped wide throughout in first-time visor Warrants respect. TFRHHHII BHA46
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