FIRST RACE 5.10
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETUK MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£7300
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3115, 2nd £1557, 3rd £779, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £3942) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Loughnane (43 wins from 477 runners, 9%) runs CRIMSON FLO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs DREAM OUT LOUD LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOPWARRIOR trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 141 miles.
HOODIE HOO showed plenty when a close third at Windsor in the summer and sets a clear standard. Dream Out Loud was unable to land a gamble at Southwell on debut but still offered something to work on, while Topwarrior and Blue Rc are a couple of interesting newcomers.
1 I WAS THINKING (IRE) (11) 0
B g Make Believe - Goldenzye (IRE)
Mr Adrian Wintle
Br Mark Landers,Tim Dineen & Patrick Blake
Paddy Bradley
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
TIMEFORMVIEW Make Believe gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 12.3f Mickdaam Ninth of 11 in novice (80/1) at this course (7.2f) on debut 11 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
2 BLUE RC (IRE) (-)
B c Blue Point (IRE) - Making Memories (IRE)
Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Billy Loughnane
James Tate, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 5f/6f winner Invincible Speed Dam unraced. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Wears hood TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 DREAM OUT LOUD (IRE) (27) 2 BF
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Deadline Diva
DahlBury Racing
Br Mitaab Abdullah
3 9-2 (6)
David Probert
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £80,000 as 2-y-o. Dam useful French 8.5f winner who also won over hurdles there. Second of 5 in novice at Southwell (6.1f, 6/5) on debut 27 days ago. Should progress. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4
HOODIE HOO
(IRE) (242) 3-
B c Hello Youmzain (FR) - Maygold (FR)
Ged Mason & Sir Alex Ferguson
3 9-2 (7)
Jason Watson
Charles Hills, Lambourn
Br Dieter Burkle Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEW220,000gnsbreeze-upbuy.HelloYoumzainhalf-brothertoFrench9fwinnerMadiganand1mwinnerMataariki.Damlightly-racedhalf-sistertosmart 11f-2 1/2m winner Molly Malone 9/2, third of 12 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut, slowly away Off 8 months. Clear form pick TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 NORDIC GAMES (GB)
(-)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Powder Snow (USA)
3 9-2 (3)
Luke Morris
TJE Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Godolphin Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW24,000 gns 2-y-o, Invincible Spirit gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 11f Beautiful Love and useful 2-y-o 7f-1 1/4m winner Flying Honours. Dam 9f-11.5f winner, including French Group 3 event Wears hood TFRHHHII BHA-
6 TOPWARRIOR (GB) (-)
3 9-2 (2)
B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Squash Rossa Ryan King Power Racing Co Ltd Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Br Kirtlington Stud & Mrs Mary Taylor
King Power International Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW82,000 gns foal, 220,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 5f-7f winner Motorious and useful 2-y-o 5f-6f winner Matters Most. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 8.5f TFRHHHHI BHA7
FLO (GB) (-)
B f Mohaather - Radhaadh (IRE) Connor Planas (3) R Sankey & S Hoyland David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd Dave Loughnane Racing TIMEFORMVIEW13,000 gns foal, £22,500 yearling, Mohaather filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Wendell’s Lad. Dam, 1 1/4m winner, closely related to very smart 1m winner Mustashry TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: NAVELLO 5 9 8 Grace McEntee 22-1 (George Boughey) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Hood worn first time by No. 2, 5.
Stewards Note: I WAS THINKING: Following its run on 3/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Hoodie Hoo (IRE), 10-3 Topwarrior (GB), 9-2 Blue RC (IRE), Dream Out Loud (IRE), 12-1 Nordic Games (GB), 20-1 Crimson Flo (GB), 150-1 I Was Thinking (IRE)
POSITION OF STALLS
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SECOND RACE 5.45
ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD
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) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Appleby (34 wins from 101 runners, 34%) runs PADRE BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Appleby (5 wins from 10 runners, 50%) runs PADRE BAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ATLANTIC SUNSET trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 140 miles.
PADRE BAY makes plenty of appeal on paper and this well-bred son ofTeofilo may not have to be anything out of the ordinary to take this 4-runner contest on racecourse debut Atlantic Sunset sets the standard of those with experience and could be a big danger with some creditable recent runs under his belt, while the once-raced Our Enery is an interesting contender who may well improve now stepped up in distance.
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ATLANTIC SUNSET (IRE) (35) 0-22
Br c Waldgeist - Green Room (USA)
Crone Stud Farms Ltd
Billy Loughnane
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Vimal & Gillian Khosla Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced maiden has benefitted from step up in trip and addition of blinkers on previous couple of starts, only better by a useful prospect when second of 5 in novice (11/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 35 days ago. One to be interested in TFRHHHHI BHA74
2 OUR ‘ENERY (IRE) (142) 5-
B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sopran Enery (IRE)
Jeremy & Germaine Hitchins
9-7 (1)
David Probert
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Allevamento Le.Gi. SRL Societa’ Agricola Kingsclere Stud
TIMEFORM VIEWSea The Stars colt cost 140,000 gns as a yearling and likely needed the run when showing some ability in a decent maiden at Newmarket (1m, soft) back in October. There could well be improvement to come on reappearance and he is bred to appreciate this longer trip TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 PADRE BAY (GB)
(-)
B g Teofilo (IRE) - Anna Sophia (IRE)
Godolphin
9-7 (3)
Dougie Costello
Charlie Appleby, Newmarket
Br Godolphin Emirates Fly Better
TIMEFORM VIEWTeofilo gelding Dam, ran once in France, half-sister to top-class winner up to 1 1/2m Adayar (won Derby/King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes), out of smart French 1m winner Anna Salai, herself runner-up in Irish 1000 Guineas. Top-class pedigree and makes plenty of appeal on racecourse bow. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 WISE COUNSELLOR (GB) (14) 6
9-7 (2)
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Know The Truth Jason Watson Kingsclere Racing Club
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Kingsclere Stud Kingsclere Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWNathanielgeldingwassentoffatlongoddsforhisdebutbutdidshowsomeabilitywhensixthof10innoviceatSouthwell(11.1f)2weeksago,likelywould have benefitted from a stronger gallop. This greater test of stamina should suit and entitled to step forward on his second racecourse outing TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: TOXIC 3 8 11 Darragh Keenan 8-1 (Richard Spencer) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Blinkers worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Padre Bay (GB), 2-1 Atlantic Sunset (IRE), 9-2 Our ‘enery (IRE), 12-1 Wise Counsellor (GB)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
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THIRD RACE 6.20
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE WIN £1M WITH BETMGM’S
GOLDEN GOALS 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) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Watson (44 wins from 353 runners, 12%) runs TEMPUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs TEMPUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: SUPER OVER trained by S Davis, Ireland.
TEMPUS is in better form than this recent form figures suggest so could be worth chancing from an easing mark. Urban Road completed the hat-trick in style here last month and is the obvious threat, while Eden Storm is finding some form now off his reduced mark.
B g Expert Eye - Treat Gently
Harraton Court Stables Ltd
Br Andrew Davis
Jason Watson
Darryll Holland, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 8/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, heavy), merely passing beaten rivals. Off 147 days. Cheekpieces back on Others more persuasive. TFRHHHII BHA84
2 BRAVO ZULU (IRE) (26) 6116-51
4 9-11 (1)
Ch g National Defense - Runway Giant (USA) Rossa Ryan David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br Irish National Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 11 runs last year Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 9-runner handicap (9/2) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 26 days ago, better placed than most. 3 from 3 for this rider. TFRHHHHI BHA84
3 TEMPUS (GB) (15) 06-0340 CD
9 9-7 (4)
B g Kingman - Passage of Time Hollie Doyle
Mr A. M. B. Watson Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Archie Watson Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Twenty four runs since last win in 2022 7/1, again not seen to best effect when last of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 15 days ago, slowly away Cheekpieces back on Becoming well treated TFRHHHHH BHA80
4 HITCHED (IRE) (14) 123524 CD BF
B g Cotai Glory - Newlywed (IRE)
The Future
Br Tally-Ho Stud
5 9-6 (6)
Luke Morris
David Simcock, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Fourth of 6 in handicap (7/4) at Southwell (12.1f) 14 days ago, unsuited by way race developed Back down in trip Can give a good account. TFRHHHHI BHA79
5 CHOLA EMPIRE (GB) (14) 4600-41
6 9-4 (3)
B g Territories (IRE) - Veena (FR) Daniel Muscutt
Chola Dynasty David Simcock, Newmarket
Br Dr Arujuna Sivananthan David Simcock Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 6/4, won 5-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 14 days ago. Up in trip More needed up 6lb. TFRHHHII BHA77
6 URBAN ROAD (GB) (18) 423111 CD
6 9-3 (2)
Ch g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Normandy Maid Rowan Scott
Mr S McMillan, Mr F Reay & Mr A D Brown Alan Brown, Malton
Br Mr D. D. Oakes
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (9.5f) 18 days ago, easily. Can make presence felt.
7 EDEN STORM (IRE) (13) 000-544 C
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Fou Rire (IRE)
The Eden Storm Partnership
Br Atacama Bloodstock & Beshelstown Trading
TFRHHHHI BHA76
5 8-7 (5)
Ryan Kavanagh (5)
Patrick Morris, Prescot
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Close fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 6/1) 13 days ago, running on Can make presence felt.
TFRHHHHI BHA66
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SUPER OVER (IRE) (2) 0000-00
Ch g Pearl Secret - First Rains Sean Davis M Eight Syndicate Sean Davis, Ireland
Br Michael Fennessy
TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 2 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA66
2024: KINGS MERCHANT 3 9 4 Callum Rodriguez 8-13 (Edward Bethell) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Hood worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3.
Stewards Note:
PEARL EYE: Following its run on 18/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
EDEN STORM: Following its run on 1/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Urban Road (GB), 9-2 Bravo Zulu (IRE), 11-2 Hitched (IRE), Chola Empire (GB), 17-2 Tempus (GB), 9-1 Eden Storm (IRE), 11-1 Pearl Eye (GB), 25-1 Super Over (IRE)
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RECORD TIMES
6.50 ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE EXTRA WINNINGS WITH BETUK ACCA CLUB 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) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (96 wins from 1054 runners, 9%) runs SECOND COLLECTION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (2 wins from 45 runners, 4%) runs SECOND COLLECTION LONGEST TRAVELLER: STROXX trained by L Bailey, Middleham, 140 miles.
SECOND COLLECTION continues to hold her form and looks the most solid option back in a handicap Starshot is a long-standing maiden but is on a nice mark on the pick of his recent form, while Stroxx is also shortlisted back down in class.
B g Camacho - Labisa (IRE)
Foulrice Park Racing Limited
Billy Garritty
Liam Bailey, Middleham
Br Labisa Partnership Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Two wins from 60 Flat runs. Latest win at Newcastle in January. Third of 5 in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (5f) 13 days ago. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA52
2 WAR ZONE (IRE) (15) 162-414 D
Ch g Bated Breath - Artwork Genie (IRE)
4 9-8 (7)
Joey Haynes A140 self storage club
Chelsea Banham, Newmarket
Br Deerpark Stud A140 Self Storage
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Chelmsford City in February. 7/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 15 days ago. Player TFRHHHHI BHA51
3 STREET LIFE (GB) (28) 542-000 CD
Ch g Hot Streak (IRE) - Atheera (IRE)
Pat Morris and Clear Cut Racing
8 9-7 (6)
Rhys Elliott (7)
Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br Lordship Stud Mymortgagetracker.Com
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 22 runs last year 40/1, last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 28 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA50
4 ASTAPOR (GB) (164) 005400- D
B g Sixties Icon - Good Morning Lady
J R Racing
7 9-6 (11)
Ethan Tindall (7)
John David Riches, Pilling
Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited J R Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) Off 164 days. TFRHHIII BHA49
5 SECOND COLLECTION (GB) (11) 442032 CD 9 9-6 (10)
B m Delegator - Quelle Affaire
Mr Ian Furlong & Partner
Molly Gunn (7)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Mr Anthony Byrne Independent Pest Control & Hygiene Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time course winner Creditable second of 7 in minor event (7/2) at this course (6.1f) 11 days ago. Can make presence felt TFRHHHHH BHA49
6 HIMAWARI (GB) (11) 00-0544
4 9-5 (9)
Ch f Calyx - Plane Tree Fairy (IRE) Billy Loughnane
Mrs Karen Cooper Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Plantation Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fourth of 9 in minor event at this course (6.1f, 33/1) 11 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA48 (-1)
7 STARSHOT (IRE) (29) 20-5245 5 9-3 (1)
B g Acclamation - Sea Meets Sky (FR) Luke Morris Foxhounds Racing P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket
Br Niarchos Family Foxhoundinn Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 28 Flat runs Blinkered for 1st time, 2 lengths fifth of 7 to War Zone in minor event (9/2) at Chelmsford City (5f) 29 days ago. On good mark on pick of recent form TFRHHHHI BHA46
8
RED WALLS (GB) (17) 412500 CD 7 9-3 (5)
B g Heeraat (IRE) - Gemini Glory (USA)
E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd
David Probert
Lisa Williamson, Tarporley
Br E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner Three wins from 21 runs last year
Latest win here in January. Eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 33/1) 17 days ago.
9 ADMIRABLE LAD (GB) (17) 6-03065 CD 7 9-3 (4)
Ch g Bated Breath - Admirable Spirit
Mulligans Racing club
Br Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd
Warren Fentiman (5)
Chelsea Banham, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 10/1, fifth of 10 in minor event at this C&D 17 days ago.
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MIDNIGHTATTHEOASIS
(GB) (8) 060230 5 9-3 (2)
B g Oasis Dream - Love On The Rocks (IRE)
Rossa Ryan
Racefield Racing Club Phil McEntee, Newmarket
Br The Chriselliam Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEW One win from 23 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2023 Eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 12/1) 8 days ago.
11 HI
HOH
TONTO (GB) (31) 230-000
Gr h Captain Gerrard (IRE) - Blakeshall Diamond
46 (-1)
6 9-3 (8)
Paddy Bradley Wintle Racing Club
Br M. P. Bishop
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Eighth of 9 in handicap (66/1) at this course (6.1f) 31 days ago.
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2024: SISTERS IN THE SKY 5 9 7 Finley Marsh 11-2 (Grace Harris) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Blinkers worn by No. 1, 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 10.
Stewards Note: STARSHOT: Following its run on 13/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
ADMIRABLE LAD: Following its run on 25/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 War Zone (IRE), 11-2 Second Collection (GB), 6-1 Stroxx (IRE), 13-2 Starshot (IRE), 17-2 Admirable Lad (GB), 10-1 Midnightattheoasis (GB), 20-1 Himawari (GB), 22-1 Street Life (GB), 25-1 Astapor (GB), 28-1 Red Walls (GB), 50-1 Hi Hoh Tonto (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 7.20
ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (13F ABT 219YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETUK: IT’S WHERE THE UK BETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPlus RACE)
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): D M Simcock (35 wins from 245 runners, 14%) runs TRADESMAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs ROGUE TORNADO LONGEST TRAVELLER: KNOCKBREX trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 140 miles.
ROGUETORNADO scored in good style over this trip at Southwell a fortnight ago and can follow up Optician is feared most ahead of Pleasant Man.
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Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Prominence
Callum Shepherd
Mr Iain Service Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Lingfield in January. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 20 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA83
2 PLEASANT MAN (GB) (20) 050-215 D 7 9-11 (5)
B g Galileo (IRE) - Melito (AUS)
Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd
Br Northern Farm
David Probert
Martin Dunne, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWFirst run since leaving Lawrence Mullaney when 10 1/2 lengths fifth of 7 to Royal Champion in Winter Derby (150/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 20 days ago. Handicap winner before that and respected back in this class. TFRHHHII BHA82
3 ROBUSTO (IRE) (20) 500-220
B g Churchill (IRE) - Blackgold Fairy (USA)
RaceShare - Robusto
5 9-9 (3)
Billy Loughnane
Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Br Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty RaceShare
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Southwell (16.5f) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces back on TFRHHHII BHA80
4 CARDANO (USA) (84) 035346-
B g Oasis Dream - Astorgs Galaxy
Mr R. S. Brookhouse
Br Mt Brilliant Broodmares II LLC
9 9-7 (6)
Hollie Doyle
B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner 11 lengths sixth of 7 to Optician in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 84 days ago. Break will have helped TFRHHHII BHA78
5 ROGUE TORNADO (GB) (13) 23433-1 D 5 9-6 (1)
B g Cracksman - Sortita (GER) Luke Morris
The Rogues Gallery James Owen, Newmarket
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Excel Entertainment Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (5/1) at Southwell (14.1f) 13 days ago, keeping on well Good chance again at this trip TFRHHHHH BHA77
6 OPTICIAN (GB) (31) 621-362 CD
5 9-5 (7)
B g Expert Eye - Starlit Sands Rossa Ryan
Mr P. W. Hiatt Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Miss K. Rausing Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time course winner Creditable second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 31 days ago, no match for improved winner. One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA76
7 TRADESMAN (IRE) (10) 63-6642 D
B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Casila (IRE)
6 9-0 (2)
Daniel Muscutt
Khalifa Dasmal & Partners David Simcock, Newmarket
Br Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill
David Simcock Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2023 Second of 3 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 7/1) 10 days ago, again very slowly away TFRHHHII BHA71 (+1)
2024: MAMALOUKA (IRE) 3 9 5 Kieran Shoemark 2-1 (Amy Murphy) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4. Stewards Note: ROBUSTO: Following its run on 22/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Rogue Tornado (GB), 9-2 Optician (GB), 6-1 Knockbrex (GB), 7-1 Tradesman (IRE), 8-1 Pleasant Man (GB), 9-1 Cardano (USA), 14-1 Robusto (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 7.50
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE FREE BETS WITH BETUK BET CLUB 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) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (96 wins from 1054 runners, 9%) runs CRYPTOS DREAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D M Loughnane (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs CITY ESCAPE LONGEST TRAVELLER: VENETIAN trained by S Davis, Ireland.
CITY ESCAPE remains in top form having bumped into a very well-treated rival here on Tuesday and can resume winning ways Port Noir and Mr Trick are a couple of the other more likely sorts
1 MY BROTHER MIKE (IRE) (3) 4-00510 CD
B g Bated Breath - Coming Back Rossa Ryan
Mr J. T. Stimpson David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br D. & J. Dwan
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time course winner Latest win here in February. 8/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D 3 days ago, not ideally placed
2 BIRD OF PLAY (IRE) (22) 40/0-605 5 9-8 (1)
B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Spiaggia (IRE)
Foulrice Park Racing Limited
Billy Garritty
Liam Bailey, Middleham
Br Sun Bloodstock SARL Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time TFRHHHII BHA57
3 CITY ESCAPE (IRE) (3) 4-33112 CD
B m Cityscape - Lady Gabrielle (IRE) Billy Loughnane Out Of Bounds Racing Club
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br Mount Coote Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time C&D winner Respectable second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 3 days ago, race not run ideally to suit and bumping into a very well-treated rival. Obvious chance from the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA55 (+4)
4 VENETIAN (IRE) (2) 62400-6 CD
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Venetian Beauty (USA)
9-6 (3)
Sean Davis
Mr D. Fowler Sean Davis, Ireland
Br Chris & James McHale
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (8 6f) 2 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA55
5 STRATEGIC FORTUNE (IRE) (15) 024-024 CD 8 9-5 (9)
B g Power - Jenniings (IRE)
Daniel Muscutt Power Geneva Ltd
Br Ms Caterina Dargan
John Butler, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner Fifteen runs since last win in 2023 13/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 15 days ago. Back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA54
6 PORT NOIR (GB) (17) 323-453 CD
Bl m Harbour Watch (IRE) - Cocabana
Mr R. Stephens
Br R. C. Dollar & Hellwood Stud Farm
8 9-4 (4)
David Probert
Robert Stephens, Caldicot
TIMEFORMVIEW6-time course winner Three wins from 29 runs last year 15/2, creditable 1 1/2 lengths third of 9 to My Brother Mike in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago, not ideally placed One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA53
7 THE PUG (IRE) (30) 400-200 5 9-4 (2)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Alumni Award Hollie Doyle Wackey Racers Harefield Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Lynch Bages Ltd & Glenvale Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2023 50/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 30 days ago. Back down in trip Cheekpieces back on TFRHHHII BHA53
(2) 501-665
B m Elzaam (AUS) - Lough Mist (IRE)
Sorin Moldoveanu (7)
Dallas Racing and Associate Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Michael G. Holden
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in November 14/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 2 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA53
9 MR TRICK (IRE) (18) 000-402 C
B g Kodiac - Alkhawarah (USA)
Six for Joy
7 8-13 (7)
Luke Morris
Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Castlefarm Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Seventeen runs since last win in 2023 Creditable second of 9 in minor event at this C&D (13/2) 18 days ago, no match for winner Place claims. TFRHHHII BHA48
2024: TROJAN TRUTH 5 8 12 Liam Wright 7-1 (Ed de Giles) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 9. Blinkers, Eyeshields worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 City Escape (IRE), 6-1 Strategic Fortune (IRE), 13-2 Port Noir (GB), 7-1 My Brother Mike (IRE), 15-2 Mr Trick (IRE), 16-1 Bird of Play (IRE), Cryptos Dream (IRE), 20-1 Venetian (IRE), 28-1 The Pug (IRE)
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