FIRST RACE 4.25
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR TWO YRS OLD THE READ MEG NICHOLLS’ BLOG AT
NURSERY 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 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S & E Crisford (39 wins from 186 runners, 21%) runs COMIC STRIP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P McEntee (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs VICTOR CEE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BESSIE WALLIS trained by D Menuisier, Pulborough, 157 miles.
Recent C&D winner AKIRRA may be able to reverse last month’s Southwell form with the Comic Strip over this sharper test, while nursery debutante BessieWallis is a stand out among the rest
(GB) (52) 026140 D
B c Showcasing - Blank Verse Kyle McHugh (7)
Apollo Horses I Michael Keady, Newmarket
Br J H R Horses Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRewarded for his consistency when landing a 5f nursery at Windsor in August Some mitigation for subsequent below form efforts (since left Paul Attwater) and not ruled for yard who had a winner with a stable switcher at this track recently TFR
2 AKIRRA (IRE) (28) 42521 CD 9-6 (3)
B c Kodiac - Wish For Me (IRE)
Hector Crouch
Mr I. Madueke Clive Cox, Hungerford
Br N. Hartery Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWWell backed and typically showed plenty of speed when outgunned by Comic Strip at Southwell (4lb better off with that rival here). Comfortably made the most of a good opportunity when winning a C&D novice last time and another bold showing expected back in a nursery TFRHHHHH BHA81
3 VICTOR CEE (GB) (89) 63216
Ch c Victor Ludorum - Alzahra
Franconson Partners
9-3 (1)
John Egan
Phil McEntee, Newmarket
Br D. Curran POP Telecom Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in a 4-runner maiden over 6f at Hamilton penultimate start but easy to back when disappointing over the same C&D on nursery debut in September Since left Karl Burke and has a bit to find on first start for new yard TFRHHIII BHA78
4 COMIC STRIP (IRE) (38) 4541 D 9-2 (4)
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Laugh Aloud
Rabbah Racing
Br Godolphin
Josephine Gordon
Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred sort shaped very well on qualifying run when fourth over 6f here and improved to get the better of Akirra (by 3/4 length) at Southwell last time. Faces a sharper 5f here but still likely to prove better than his current mark. TFRHHHHI BHA77
5 BESSIE WALLIS (IRE) (35) 051 D
B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Royal Dynasty
Quantum Leap Racing XIII
8-10 (2)
Pierre-Louis Jamin
David Menuisier, Pulborough
Br Equispirit Shinco Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Starspangledbanner filly is progressing and she settling better dropped to the minimum trip when winning a 6-runner novice at Lingfield (AW) last month. Could be further improvement to come TFRHHHHI BHA71
6 FILLY FODEN (IRE) (6) 333526
B f Ardad (IRE) - Some Spirit (IRE)
MPR, Chris Rees, Tactful & Payne
8-2 (5)
Kieran O’Neill
Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Br Ladyswood Farm & Stud LLP Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWGot back on track in a lower grade when close second over C&D earlier this month. Not disgraced at Lingfield latest but looks vulnerable from 2lb out of the handicap in a better race TFRHHIII BHA61
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Akirra (IRE), 9-4 Comic Strip (IRE), 9-2 Bessie Wallis (IRE), 12-1 Lil Brother (GB), 16-1 Victor Cee (GB), 20-1 Filly Foden (IRE)
1-2-3: 1.AKIRRA (IRE) 2.COMIC STRIP (IRE) 3.BESSIE WALLIS (IRE)
POSITION OF STALLS
7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside
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SECOND RACE 5.00
ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MIDNITE: BUILT FOR 2025 NOT 2005 NOVICE 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): G Boughey (67 wins from 423 runners, 16%) runs PLUTARCH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs P Kirby (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs DOLLAR’S DREAM LONGEST TRAVELLER: DOLLAR’S DREAM trained by Mrs P Kirby, Richmond, 154 miles.
CODIAK looks the most solid option, having found improvement when a well-backed second on handicap debut last time Requisite, Yaa Min and Gold Penny haven’t lived up to their pedigrees on the track but are likely to feature prominently in a winnable novice.
1
B g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Josette (IRE) Cam Hardie
The Dalby Family Philip Kirby, Richmond Br SF Bloodstock Robertshaw’s Farm Shop
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-raced maiden on Flat. Likely needed first run since leaving Danny Brooke when seventh of 10 in maiden (150/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 11 days ago. Back up in trip but better off in handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-
2
B g Jack Hobbs - Ruby Rambler Callum Hutchinson
The PPP Syndicate David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br The Dennis Family & Partners Pragnell
TIMEFORM VIEW 6-y-o who was a fairly useful winner in bumpers in 2024 Below form on softer ground latest hurdle start and was well held on Flat debut last time Another who will be better suited to handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 CODIAK (IRE) (27) 4252 BF
B g Make Believe - Sagami (USA)
EB Racing
3 9-4 (6)
Kevin Stott
Edward Bethell, Middleham
Br Tullpark Limited Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWEncouragement in novices and was again well-backed when narrowly denied on handicap debut at Redcar (14f) earlier this month, having raced up with a contested pace Likely to be ridden positively back over 1 1/2m and looks to have solid claims in a winnable novice TFRHHHHH BHA77
4 PLUTARCH (IRE) (-)
B g New Bay - Planchart (USA)
3 9-4 (4)
Pat Cosgrave
Shylock George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Ballylinch Stud George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet
TIMEFORMVIEW Son of New Bay was an expensive yearling but sold cheaply as 3-y-o. Gelded prior to racecourse debut but is in good hands and warrants a market check. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 YAA MIN (GB) (35) 0-43
3 9-4 (10)
B g Frankel - Wonderful Filly (GER) Stevie Donohoe
Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Roger Varian, Newmarket
Br Gestut Gorlsdorf
TIMEFORMVIEWWell-bred sort made a promising debut in a solid all-weather maiden but possibly hasn’t been the easiest to train, off for a further 5 months (gelded and given wind surgery in the interim) prior to his third at Redcar (10f) last month Step up in trip may bring about improvement TFRHHHHI BHA77
6 YOUR BABY’S EYES (GB) (11) 5
3 9-4 (3)
B g Postponed (IRE) - Poetic Verse Lewis Chalkley (7)
Mr J. N. Blackburn Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br Mr J Blackburn
TIMEFORMVIEW Down-the-field in a bumper and showed ability when fifth on Flat debut at Newcastle 11 days ago, not given hard time. Probably one for handicaps later on TFRHHIII BHA
7 PLENIFLORA (GB) (498)
5 9-3 (1)
B m Frontiersman - What A Scorcher Aidan Keeley
Mrs M. Gittings-Watts Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
Br Mrs M. Gittings-Watts Radnor Hills
TIMEFORM VIEW Dam, maiden (stayed 1 1/2m) on Flat, also winning hurdler, half-sister to very
The Soldier Well beaten only start in bumpers in July last year and has plenty to prove on Flat
1-2-3:
8
GOLD PENNY (GB) (32) 33264
B f Cracksman - Gonbarda (GER)
Godolphin
3 8-13 (5)
Luke Catton (3)
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Br Godolphin Emirates Fly Better
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t lived up to her pedigree on the track. Did place in a pair of all-weather novices earlier in the year but hasn’t improved for handicaps. Too soon to write off completely with first-time headgear now fitted on return to a novice TFRHHHHI BHA72
9 PYLEATES (GB) (31) 42
B f Kingman - La Pyle (FR)
La Pyle Partnership
Br La Pyle Partnership
3 8-13 (2)
Pierre-Louis Jamin
William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
K & W Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a family yard have had plenty of success with. Has shown a bit in two all-weather novice runs, well held second of 6 in novice (7/2) at Southwell (12.1f) 31 days ago, no match for winner May see the best of her in handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 REQUISITE (IRE) (84) 36-300
B f Wootton Bassett - Metaphore (FR)
Mrs Doreen Tabor
3 8-13 (8)
Hector Crouch
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Br Clarecastle Stud Ltd Ashford Stud of 5095
TIMEFORMVIEWExpensive daughter of Wotton Bassett hasn’t progressed from a promising debut last year, for all she wasn’t seen to best effect from a less-than-ideal position in a 11.5f Windsor handicap in September No surprise to see her make more impact back in a novice in first-time cheekpieces TFRHHHHI BHA71
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8, 10. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Codiak (IRE), 7-2 Yaa Min (GB), 9-2 Gold Penny (GB), 5-1 Requisite (IRE), 10-1 Pyleates (GB), 12-1 Plutarch (IRE), 80-1 Not So Sobers (GB), 100-1 Your Baby’s Eyes (GB), 200-1 Dollar’s Dream (IRE), 300-1 Pleniflora (GB)
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THIRD RACE 5.30
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE BET £10 GET £40 WITH BETMGM FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS
5)
Total prize fund £7100 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2932, 2nd £1466, 3rd £733, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Evans (65 wins from 521 runners, 12%) runs LADY WINGALONG TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Palmer (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs SIOBHANBROGAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: FIORELLA PRINCESS trained by C Wallis, Ardleigh, 177 miles.
STARPROOF shows better form on the all-weather, as evidenced by her 5-length Kempton win and solid third at Chelmsford recently She can add to her tally, though Maris Angel is thriving at present, completing a hat-trick at this course and distance 27 days ago and has to be feared. Lightly raced 3-y-o Your Love got off the mark at Southwell last time and could have more to offer back in a handicap
1 YOUR LOVE (GB) (28) 233521 D
B or Gr f Rajasinghe (IRE) - Odyssey Girl (IRE)
Phil Cunningham
3 9-9
Jack Callan (5)
Richard Spencer, Newmarket
Br Emma Cunningham Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved recently, winning 6-runner novice at Southwell (5/6) 28 days ago in race lacking depth. One to be interested in back in a handicap. TFRHHHHI BHA75
2 MARIS ANGEL (GB) (27) 106111 CD
B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Anqooda (USA)
Dudley Hill Farm Ltd
Br Culworth Grounds Farm
4 9-8 (7)
Conor Orr (3)
Fionn McSharry, Sheriff Hutton
TIMEFORM VIEW Has won her last three races at this track. Completed the hat-trick when winning under a penalty at this course and distance (9/4) 27 days ago, despite having been caught deep Appears to be at the top of her game TFRHHHHH BHA74
3 LADY WINGALONG (IRE) (37) 214300 CD 6 9-7 (5)
Gr m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Hawk Eyed Lady (IRE) Pat Cosgrave
Mr P. D. Evans David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Edmond Kent Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Below-par in recent runs, finishing 8th of 11 in handicap at this course over 7f (14/1) 37 days ago. Has previous C&D win but needs to bounce back TFRHHIII BHA73
4 SIOBHANBROGAN (IRE) (12) 3140-20 CD 4 9-7 (8)
B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Felissa (GER)
Middleham Park Racing & Paul Bamford
Harry Davies
Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Br Airlie Stud & Ted Folkerth Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEWWon at this C&D in 2024 and finished second here last February, before finishing eighth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (18/1) 12 days ago. Looked rusty that day but not dismissed if recapturing previous course form TFRHHHII BHA73
5 STARPROOF (IRE) (25) 146103 D
B m Camacho - Dufoof (IRE)
Mr W. R. Muir
9-7 (1)
Hector Crouch
William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Br Roundhill Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWWon by 5 lengths at Kempton 68 days ago. Third of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (25/1) 25 days ago, wasting no time getting back to form after a disappointing turf run. Capable of making presence felt based on recent AW performances. TFRHHHHI BHA73
6 FIORELLA PRINCESS (IRE) (39) 542312 D 3 9-6 (2)
B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Elegant Drama (IRE)
Luke Catton (3)
Mr S A Herbert Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh
Br Ballyhane The Injured Jockeys Fund
TIMEFORMVIEWWon on heavy going at Sandown 75 days ago. Finished second of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (18/1) 39 days ago, finding only one too good despite being a long-odds last-time-out winner First run for new trainer and likely to be competitive again. TFRHHHII BHA72
7 SEARCHINGTHEBLUES (GB) (34) 0-00003 C 3 9-6 (4)
B f Due Diligence (USA) - Blue Lyric Tyler Heard Andy & Lizzie Cova and Partner Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Struggled in handicaps before finishing third of 6 at Wolverhampton (28/1) 34 days ago, faring better under a change of tactics. Needs to back that up returning to 6f TFRHHIII BHA72
8
B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Gwen Lady Byron (IRE)
Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd
Br Morgan Cahalan
John Egan
Gay Kelleway, Newmarket
Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistent on turf but bounced back when finishing close second of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (15/2) 11 days ago on return to AW Course winner should remain competitive off 1lb higher. TFRHHHII BHA67
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Your Love (GB), 9-2 Maris Angel (GB), 5-1 Starproof (IRE), 7-1 Siobhanbrogan (IRE), Fiorella Princess (IRE), 8-1 Court Drive (IRE), 14-1 Searchingtheblues (GB), 16-1 Lady Wingalong (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 6.00 ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
MIDNITE
A NEXT GENERATION BETTING APP 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) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (106 wins from 1122 runners, 9%) runs MY GENGHIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Jones (5 wins from 13 runners, 38%) runs I CAN IMAGINE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: A LADY FOREVER trained by Mr W G Harrison, Langholm, 202 miles.
COLORS OF FREEDOM has 7 career wins to her name (3 at this C&D) and again ran creditably when third here 35 days ago She’s preferred to Forest Gunner, who bounced back to win at Southwell 55 days ago on his second start for current connections and is looking potentially well-bought at 1,200 gns. I Can Imagine ran well when second over C&D 9 days ago, while Lady Bouquet is another to consider back over 5f
1 THE CUTEST (IRE) (34) 53/4-600
Ch f No Nay Never (USA) - Morpho Blue (IRE)
Ben Ffrench Davis (5)
Mr Derek Shaw Derek Shaw, Sproxton
Br Barronstown Stud A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed early promise but has struggled recently, coming last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (250/1) 34 days ago, racing freely before weakening. Needs significant improvement TFRHHIII BHA55
2 I CAN IMAGINE (IRE) (9) 554042
B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Memyselfandmoi (IRE)
Hector Crouch
Mr Jack Jones Jack Jones, Newmarket
Br Whitethorn Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden who seems to be finding form at shorter trips. Ran creditably when second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 9 days ago, making headway under pressure and keeping on Should give her running again TFRHHHHI BHA54
3 GLOBAL EFFORT (IRE) (6) 110060 CD
Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Irish Madam
5 9-8 (9)
Grace McEntee
Mrs Rita Baker Phil McEntee, Newmarket
Br Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate II
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair recent form continued when last of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton over 6f (18/1) 6 days ago, racing too freely and weakening early Need to bounce back with visor refitted but return to 5f may help. TFRHHHII BHA54
4 STREET LIFE (GB) (9) 540333 CD
Ch g Hot Streak (IRE) - Atheera (IRE)
Pat Morris and Clear Cut Racing
8 9-7 (3)
Ethan Tindall (7)
Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br Lordship Stud mymortgagetracker.com
TIMEFORMVIEWArrives with two consecutive thirds at this course and distance, most recently when third of 11 in handicap here (9/2) 9 days ago, beaten by 1 length Looks capable of continuing recent solid form at this track. TFRHHHII BHA53
5 JUNO STAR (IRE) (9) 452145 D
B or Br f Bated Breath - Corinthian Girl (IRE)
The Ten Fools & A Horse Partnership
Br Clearwater Stud
3 9-6 (8)
Kevin Stott
Philip McBride, Newmarket
The Highfield Event Group Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Won at Southwell (11/1) 39 days ago, then ran respectably when fifth of 11 in a handicap at this C&D (9/2) 9 days ago. Consistent type should remain competitive. TFRHHHII BHA52
6 SIR BENEDICT (IRE) (26) 401625 D
Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Kingdomforthebride (IRE)
Village Racing & Stella Barclay
7 9-6 (10)
Stevie Donohoe
Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Andrews Syndicate Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistent performer with one recent win, finishing fifth of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (8/1) 26 days ago after tardy start, never threatening despite plugging on Remains to be seen if he’s on a going day returned to all-weather. TFRHHIII BHA52
7 FOREST GUNNER (IRE) (55) 500601 D 4 9-5 (11)
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Uae Queen Pat Cosgrave
Stuart Banks & David Evans David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLeft behind recent form in a 5f handicap at Southwell (16/1) 55 days ago, settling better on second start for current yard with a more experienced jockey Could be well-bought at 1,200 gns and no surprise to see him in the mix again. TFRHHHHI BHA51
B g Mukhadram - Assertive Agent
Wedgewood Estates
Br Lunways Farm Stud
William Carson
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Wedgewood Estates
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner who finished eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 9 days ago without headgear Has previous course success but needs to recapture that form to have a chance
9 COLORS OF FREEDOM (GB)
Ch m Mayson - Scarborough (IRE)
(35) 033363
HHHII BHA51
Kieran O’Neill
Lynn Cullimore Joe Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW7 wins at this track (3 over course/distance) and finished 3rd of 9 in handicap here 35 days ago (11/2), edged right from stalls and lost 2nd place in final 50 yards, maintaining run of good form Leading contender TFRHHHHH BHA48
B f Land Force (IRE) - Loulou Bellini
9-2 (4)
Warren Fentiman (5)
James and Susan Cookson Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Highclere Stud Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time winner who finished third of 11 in a handicap at Wolverhampton (10/1) 34 days ago, running respectably on return to all-weather Worth noting all four career wins have been over this minimum trip TFR
11 A LADY FOREVER (GB)
BHA48
(13) 430322 6 9-1 (7)
B m Adaay (IRE) - Lady Filly Rowan Scott
Mrs M. S. Teversham
Br Mrs Monica Teversham
Gary Harrison, Langholm
TIMEFORM VIEW Three placed finishes in last four, including second of 14 in 6f handicap at Newcastle (14/1) 13 days ago. Consistent sort merits respect in first-time cheekpieces.
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Colors of Freedom (GB), 7-1 Forest Gunner (IRE), 15-2 I Can Imagine (IRE), 8-1 Street Life (GB), Juno Star (IRE), Lady Bouquet (GB), 10-1 My Genghis (GB), 11-1 A Lady Forever (GB), 14-1 Sir Benedict (IRE), 16-1 Global Effort (IRE), 100-1 The Cutest (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 6.30
TWO MILES ABOUT 120 YARDS [16F ABT 120YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MAKE THE MOVE TO MIDNITE 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 lowered 5lb. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S & E Crisford (39 wins from 186 runners, 21%) runs AAJEJ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Dascombe (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs BARENBOIM LONGEST TRAVELLER: RIBBLE VIBE trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 155 miles.
The one who appeals most is RIBBLE VIBE, who ended up making his challenge too late under an inexperienced rider at Southwell recently and he will benefit from stronger handling here. Aajej left his handicap debut effort well behind when going close upped to 1 3/4m here last month, leaving the stong impression that this trip would be right up his street He is likely to emerge as the main danger, though Senor Cortez is also seriously considered
1 RIBBLE VIBE (IRE) (11) 205423
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Mujarah (IRE)
The Horse Watchers 4
Kevin Stott
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Godolphin Timeform
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 3/1) 11 days ago, left with too much to do Has to be taken seriously off the same mark with Kevin Stott booked. TFRHHHHH BHA81
2 DIAMOND BAY (GB) (23) 434024 C
Ch g New Bay - Amarillo Starlight (IRE)
Ebury Racing 5
7 9-8 (6)
Alec Voikhansky (3)
Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn
Br Biddestone Stud Ltd Smulders
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at this course (14f) 23 days ago. On a winning mark and should make his presence felt once more TFRHHHII BHA79
3 BARENBOIM (GB) (37) 004444
B g Golden Horn - Labise (IRE)
7 9-6 (2)
Pierre-Louis Jamin
Mr T. Dascombe Tom Dascombe, Lambourn
Br Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
Route Agency Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWNineteen runs since last win in 2023 Fourth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 37 days ago, needing stronger gallop Hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces aiding a return to form TFRHHHII BHA77
4 RODOYA (IRE) (54) 5130
Gr f Persian King (IRE) - Royana (FR)
Niall O’Keeffe & Jonny Allison
3 9-5 (5)
Rowan Scott
Julie Camacho, Malton
Br Haras de Son Altesse l’Aga Khan SCEA David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Compiegne in May. First run since leaving M. Delzangles when eighth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, soft, 33/1) on UK debut 54 days ago. Readily passed over. TFRHIIII BHA81
5 AAJEJ (GB) (23) 43202
Ch g Masar (IRE) - West Wind
Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori
Br Godolphin
3 9-4 (3)
Harry Davies
Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 5/1, good second of 10 in handicap at this course (14f) 23 days ago. It’s likely that this further increase in trip will be a good thing and he needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA80
6 SENOR CORTEZ (IRE) (47) 002113
Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Lillian Russell (IRE)
Graham & Lynn Knight
4 9-4 (1)
Jack Callan (5)
Darryll Holland, Newmarket
Br Godolphin G. B. Marine
TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Lingfield in August 4/1, first run since leaving Robert Eddery when creditable third of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (16f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Leading claims back on the AW TFRHHHII BHA75
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Stewards Note:
AAJEJ: Following its run on 8/11/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Ribble Vibe (IRE), 11-4 Aajej (GB), 7-2 Senor Cortez (IRE), 7-1 Diamond Bay (GB), 17-2 Barenboim (GB), 40-1 Rodoya (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 7.00
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)
Total prize fund £6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (106 wins from 1122 runners, 9%) runs HOMME DE FER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 41 runners, 12%) runs HOMME DE FER LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHRIS’S MATE trained by Mr W G Harrison, Langholm, 202 miles.
The vote goes to ARLECCHINO’S REX, who is now 4lb below the mark of last November’s C&D success and he shaped better than the bare result at Kempton last time Mashaan took a step back in the right direction recently at Chelmsford and he is next on the list ahead of Homme de Fer and Overlooked
1 OVERLOOKED (IRE) (11) 503425
4 9-9
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Ceilidhs Dream Aiden Brookes (3)
Miss H. Bethell
Br M. Al-Qatami & K. M. Al-Mudhaf
Harriet Bethell, Arnold
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap (7/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 11 days ago. Place possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA55
2 MASHAAN (GB) (5) 532004 CD
7 9-8 (4)
B g Kodiac - Vitello Kieran O’Neill
Middleham Park Racing, A Haynes
Br Biddestone Stud Ltd
Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 6/1, fourth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 5 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he’s not without each-way hope TFRHHHHI BHA54
3 SECRET ROAD (IRE) (28) 015-00D
Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Secret Path (IRE)
Mr Paul L. Drinkwater
Br Dominick Glennane
7 9-8 (2)
Pat Cosgrave
Lisa Williamson, Tarporley
D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWTwelfth of 12 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 28 days ago (fourth past the post but subsequently disqualified) Every chance if back to best, but others make more appeal based on recent evidence. TFRHHIII BHA54
4 RAIN CAP (GB) (27) 122052 D
B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Rough Courte (IRE)
J R Racing
8 9-6 (9)
Sean Kirrane
John David Riches, Pilling
Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited J R Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win at Pontefract in July 5/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good) 27 days ago. Looks competitive on form off same mark, but 0-14 record on the AW is off-putting TFRHHHII BHA52
5 REPUTATION (IRE) (11) 454510 CD
B g Royal Applause - Semaphore
Mrs Karen John
Br Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd
12 9-5 (8)
James Sullivan
Ruth Carr, Stillington
William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in November Respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 16/1) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA51
6 ARLECCHINO’S REX (GB) (54) 353466 CD 3 9-2 (1)
B g Belardo (IRE) - Queen Margherita
Mr K. Senior
Dougie Costello
Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br Mrs Elizabeth Grundy Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Thirteen runs since last win in 2024 Below form sixth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 10/1) 54 days ago, ridden too aggressively 2lb lower now and he’s capable of a bold show TFRHHHHH BHA48
7 HOMME DE FER (GB) (31) 00-4423 4 9-1 (7)
B g Oasis Dream - Femme de Fer
Wedgewood Estates
William Carson
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Liza Judd Wedgewood Estates
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 3/1) 31 days ago, clear of rest
Should be on the premises TFRHHHII BHA47
8
KAKAROTTO (GB) (23) 000030 D
B g Ivawood (IRE) - Mastoora (IRE)
Pritchard Chesneaux Littmoden
Br K. McGivern & C & S Bloodstock
6 9-1 (10)
Stevie Donohoe
Michael Keady, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWLast of 11 in handicap (14/1) at this course (5.1f) 23 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and would have a chance if rediscovering old form, but others bring more solid recent credentials to the table TFRHIIII BHA47
9 EYE OF THE WATER (IRE) (42) 432304 CD 9 9-0 (6)
B g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Desert Location
Ridge House Stables Ltd
Br M. Fahy
Sean Dylan Bowen
Ronald Harris, Chepstow
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Twenty nine runs since last win in 2023 14/1, bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Bath (8f, heavy) 42 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHIII BHA46
10 SHOPTILYOUDROP (FR) (28) 600000
Gr f Yafta - Haute Couture (FR)
James and Susan Cookson and P Kirby
3 9-0 (11)
Cam Hardie
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Mr Abdullatif Yousfi Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 100/1, 5 1/4 lengths ninth of 12 to Reputation in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Readily passed over. TFRHIIII BHA45
11 PORFIN (IRE) (41) 000600 CD
B g Belardo (IRE) - Tropical Mist (IRE)
Racefield Racing Club
Br Denis McDonnell
7 9-0 (3)
Grace McEntee
Phil McEntee, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good, 40/1) 41 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA45
12 CHRIS’S MATE (GB) (11) 6/0640-4
B g Washington DC (IRE) - Seaperle
4 9-0 (12)
Rowan Scott
Miss Sarah Harrison Gary Harrison, Langholm
Br Bearstone Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 11 days ago and he looks vulnerable once more.
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
TFRHHIII BHA40
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 3, 12. Visor worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 9, 11.
Stewards Note:
SHOPTILYOUDROP: Following its run on 3/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Homme de Fer (GB), 9-2 Rain Cap (GB), 6-1 Overlooked (IRE), 13-2 Arlecchino’s Rex (GB), 7-1 Mashaan (GB), 12-1 Eye of The Water (IRE), 20-1 Reputation (IRE), 22-1 Secret Road (IRE), 25-1 Chris’s Mate (GB), 33-1 Kakarotto (GB), 50-1 Porfin (IRE), 150-1 Shoptilyoudrop (FR)
SEVENTH RACE 7.30
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)
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 (106 wins from 1122 runners, 9%) runs ROCK MASTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 41 runners, 12%) runs ROCK MASTER
WEIGHTWATCHER: VITALLINE won off a handicap mark of 54, his rating is now down 8lb to 46. LONGEST TRAVELLER: VITALLINE trained by Kieran Burke, Whitcombe, 156 miles.
Having returned to form of late THE COLA KID could be the answer The 8-y-o has gone close on his last two visits here, including over 6f last week, and the return to this trip will be in his favour. If reproducing the form of his penultimate start Haworth Star will surely be in the mix, while cases can also be made for Havana Club, Urban Dandy and Vitalline
1 DESERT FOOTSTEPS (GB) (27) 616-000
B f Footstepsinthesand - Desert Run (IRE)
Mr and Mrs A. E. Pakenham
Br Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham
4 9-9 (6)
Harry Davies
Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury
Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Tenth of 12 in handicap (16/1) at this course (9.5f) 27 days ago. Down in trip and he needs to bounce back. TFRHIIII BHA55
2 SEDGEMOOR (IRE) (11) 050000 D
Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Kemble (IRE)
Deerfield Syndicate
Br Pier House Stud
4 9-8 (3)
Stevie Donohoe
John Butler, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2024 11/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 11 days ago, slowly away Chance on old form, but not based on recent evidence TFRHHIII BHA54
3 HAWORTH STAR (IRE) (13) 0-05020
5 9-8 (5)
B g Bated Breath - Days of Summer (IRE) Hector Crouch
The Regal Eagles
Br Ballyhane
Max Young, Sneads Green
TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 13 days ago. Creditable second at the same course on penultimate start and reproduction of that would give him a fighting chance, TFRHHHHI BHA54
4 HAVANA CLUB (GB) (6) 540043
3 9-6 (8)
Ch g Havana Gold (IRE) - Last Tango (FR) Donagh Murphy (7)
Mr Eamon Kelly Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Plantation Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 12 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 17/2) 6 days ago, nearest finish Each-way chance. TFRHHHII BHA52
5 URBAN DANDY (IRE) (11) 265340
Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Pretty Pebble (IRE)
Mr Tony Coyle
Br Pier House Stud
5 9-3 (7)
Kevin Stott
Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton
TIMEFORM VIEW Bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 25/1) 11 days ago. Likely to be competitive off this reduced mark
6 THE COLA KID (GB) (6) 006242 D
Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - George’s Gift
TFRHHHII BHA49
8 9-2 (1)
Tyler Heard
Mrs S. M. Maine Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Mrs A. Shone Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, good second of 13 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 6 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Shortlist material
7 ROCK MASTER (IRE) (6) 423266
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Miss Gibraltar
TFRHHHHH BHA48
3 9-1 (11)
William Carson
KHDRP Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Peter & Hugh McCutcheon Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap (10/3) at this course (6.1f) 6 days ago. Others make more appeal for win purposes.
TFRHHHII BHA47
1-2-3: 1.THE COLA KID 2.HAWORTH STAR (IRE) 3.HAVANA CLUB
8
DARLA’S SECRET (IRE) (25) 6-06660
B g Zoustar (AUS) - Mountain Dreams (USA)
Eco-Power Racing
Br Trio Bloodstock
3 9-0 (2)
Dale Swift
Seb Spencer, Malton
Eco Power Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 25 days ago and he looks set for another struggle TFRHIIII BHA46
9 VITALLINE (GB) (52) 040536 D
B g Due Diligence (USA) - Vitta’s Touch (USA)
7 9-0 (12)
Josephine Gordon
Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 16/1) 52 days ago, doing too much too soon Enters calculations TFRHHHII BHA46
10 WESTON COURT (IRE) (28) 6-00406
B g National Defense - Mollie’s Girl (IRE)
4 9-0 (4)
Sean Dylan Bowen
R Jarrett Ronald Harris, Chepstow
Br Martin Kelly
TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Likely to find a few too good once more. TFRHIIII BHA45
11 EVOLUIR (IRE) (25) 054650 CD
4 9-0 (9)
B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Bright New Day (IRE) Aiden Brookes (3)
Mr Anthony Bithell Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 10/1) 25 days ago, never nearer. Looks vulnerable TFRHHIII BHA45
12 KODEBREAKER (IRE) (31) 604665 D
B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Coachhouse Lady (USA)
6 9-0 (10)
Zak Wheatley (3)
Michael Herrington Racing Club Michael Herrington, Willoughton
Br Old Carhue Stud Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Nineteen runs since last win in 2024 16/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 31 days ago. Others more persuasive.
2024: (See Div 1)
TFRHHIII BHA43
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 9, 10, 12.
Stewards Note:
DESERT FOOTSTEPS: Following its run on 4/11/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls. HAWORTH STAR: Following its run on 18/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 The Cola Kid (GB), 11-2 Havana Club (GB), 13-2 Rock Master (IRE), 8-1 Haworth Star (IRE), 17-2 Vitalline (GB), 11-1 Urban Dandy (IRE), 12-1 Evoluir (IRE), 16-1 Sedgemoor (IRE), 22-1 Kodebreaker (IRE), 28-1 Desert Footsteps (GB), 33-1 Darla’s Secret (IRE), 40-1 Weston Court (IRE)
EIGHTH RACE 8.00
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE MIDNITE
ARE UPPING THE BETTING GAME 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) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Evans (65 wins from 521 runners, 12%) runs BONA VERBA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Butler (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs AN FEAR BEAG
LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAGIC RUNNER trained by R Carr, Stillington, 134 miles.
THE DARK BARON was drawn widest of all when making a winning AW debut over C&D last time and, handed a better berth this time, he looks capable of going in again off this 5lb higher mark. Magic Runner will be emerging from stall 13 this time, but she returned to form when runner-up here last month and will be a threat if able to build on that. Handicap debutante Study of Motion has the look of a potential improver and makes each-way appeal, a remark that also applies to Spinning Dancer
MOTION (IRE)
1
B g Goken (FR) - Snowy Amour (IRE)
Bouch, Cronshaw and Morris
Br Scea L’Aubay, Ecurie de Roebeck
Aiden Brookes (3)
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Tenth of 12 in handicap (66/1) at this course (8.6f) 37 days ago. Plenty to find on form
2 SHIELAS WELL (IRE) (35) 433343
(11)
B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Amchitka (IRE) Stevie Donohoe
Mr T. Faulkner
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Piercetown Stud Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW18/1, third of 5 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 35 days ago, not looking keen First run for yard after leaving Grant Tuer and she’s likely to find a few too good Yard also saddles Homeland TFRHHIII BHA60
3 THE DARK BARON (IRE) (37) 000141 CD
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Baroness (IRE)
Mr R. J. Manning
9-7 (6)
Laura Coughlan (3)
Kathy Turner, Sherborne
Br Gigginstown House Stud Beaver Electrical Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (6/1) at this C&D 37 days ago, readily 5lb rise tolerable and another bold show could be on the way. TFRHHHHH BHA58
4 STUDY OF MOTION (IRE) (81) 0-03
B f Study of Man (IRE) - Psychometry (FR)
Innovate Racing II
9-6 (2)
Hector Crouch
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
Br Niarchos Family Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Third of 6 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f, 80/1) 81 days ago, slowly away Open to improvement now handicapping TFRHHHII BHA57
5 HOMELAND (GB) (37) 165006
B g Land Force (IRE) - Karen’s Caper (USA)
Mr T. Faulkner
9-6 (7)
Zoe Lewis (7)
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Highclere Stud Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner at Ripon in July 14/1, creditable 4 3/4 lengths sixth of 13 to The Dark Baron in handicap at this C&D 37 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Michael Dods Looks competitive on form TFRHHIII BHA57
6 MAGIC RUNNER (GER) (27) 425003
B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Magma (GER)
RC Syndicate XVIII
9-6 (13)
James Sullivan
Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Gestut Gorlsdorf William Hill, racingclub.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 12 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 27 days ago and this filly is likely to be in the thick of things once again TFRHHHHI BHA57
7 BROADSTONE (GB) (28) 0600D0
9-2 (9)
Ch g New Bay - Tilly Frankl Mark Winn
Jaffa Racing Syndicate
Br Pursuit of Success LLC
John Norton, Barnsley
Urgewain Motors Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 28 days ago, very slowly away Back down in trip Cheekpieces back on Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA53
1-2-3: 1.THE DARK BARON (IRE) 2.MAGIC RUNNER (GER) 3.STUDY OF
8
BONA VERBA (IRE) (6) 300400
Ch f Dawn Approach (IRE) - Verbosity (IRE)
Dave & Emma Evans
Br J. S. Bolger
9-2 (12)
Pat Cosgrave
David Evans, Abergavenny
Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 12 in handicap (9/2) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 6 days ago. Hopes pinned on the first-time visor sparking a return to form TFRHHIII BHA53
9 AN FEAR BEAG (IRE) (54) 00000
B g Make Believe - Crime of Passion (IRE)
Mr J. Butler
Br Mrs Max Morris
8-13 (1)
Grace McEntee
John Butler, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Below form eighth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (7f) 54 days ago. Significantly up in trip and needs to get back on track. TFRHHIII BHA50
10 MISTER KNOCKOUT (GB) (74) 40-6500
B g Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) - Drawing
Mr S Gardiner
Br Norman Court Stud
8-12 (10)
Nicola Currie
Gary Brown, Swindon
TIMEFORMVIEWTongue strap on for 1st time in this code, fourth of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Kempton (16f, good to firm, 100/1) on NH debut 43 days ago. Fair effort on latest appearance in this sphere. TFRHIIII BHA49
11 SPINNING DANCER (IRE) (48) 552044
Ch f River Boyne (IRE) - Lovely Dancer (IRE)
Kieran O’Neill
Jolly Boys & J S Moore J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Br D. G. Iceton Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap (10/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 48 days ago. Place possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA47
12 BALLARAT BERTIE (GB) (86) 156550 CD
Br g Oasis Dream - Isole Canarie (IRE)
Mr R. J. Rexton
Br P. J. Gleeson
8-9 (4)
Sean Dylan Bowen
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 10/1) 86 days ago, not ideally placed Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHIII BHA45
13 NORA BARNACLE
(GB) (119) 0600-0
B f Ulysses (IRE) - Darwinia (GER)
The ffrench Revolution Racing
8-9 (3)
Georgia Dobie
Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn
Br Stapleford Racing High View Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Twelfth of 13 in handicap (50/1) at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) Off 119 days Hooded for 1st time TFRHIIII BHA43
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn first time by No. 13. Visor worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Stewards Note:
SHIELAS WELL: Following its run on 27/10/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. BROADSTONE: Following its run on 3/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was very slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 The Dark Baron (IRE), 9-2 Magic Runner (GER), 7-1 Study of Motion (IRE), 8-1 Spinning Dancer (IRE), 11-1 Bona Verba (IRE), 12-1 Homeland (GB), 18-1 An Fear Beag (IRE), 20-1 Shielas Well (IRE), 22-1 Ballarat Bertie (GB), 28-1 Broadstone (GB), 66-1 Token Love (FR), 100-1 Nora Barnacle (GB), 150-1 Mister Knockout (GB)
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NINTH RACE 8.30
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE JOIN THE MIDNITE MOVEMENT 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) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (106 wins from 1122 runners, 9%) runs BOUJEE GOLD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 41 runners, 12%) runs BOUJEE GOLD LONGEST TRAVELLER: DINGWALL trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 205 miles.
DINGWALL really has found form in recent days and can complete a quick course hat-trick Revich’s latest Kempton fourth suggests he can still be a force at Class 6 level and he’s second choice ahead of Whiteley Way.
1-2-3: 1.DINGWALL 2.REVICH (IRE) 3.WHITELEY WAY
1 RATING (IRE) (23) 260335
Ch f Profitable (IRE) - Savoy Showgirl (IRE)
Jack Dace (5)
Park Lane Accountants Ltd Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud Monies
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 21 starts Below-form fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (7f, 14/1) 23 days ago. Significantly back up in trip
2 REVICH (IRE) (26) 360034
Br g Requinto (IRE) - Kathleen Rafferty (IRE)
William Carson
Mrs P. Goodwin Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Mr T. Jones Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 26 days ago, nearest finish Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA59
3 MR NUGGET (GB) (10) 443313 CD BF
B g Oasis Dream - Surcingle (USA)
Amo Racing Limited
4 9-7 (1)
Rowan Scott
David Simcock, Newmarket
Br Lofts Hall Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in November 10/3, respectable third of 14 in handicap at Southwell (11f) 10 days ago, not ideally placed TFRHHHII BHA58
4 LUNARSCAPE (GB) (32) 460065
5 9-7 (6)
Gr m Cityscape - Moon Song Jonny Peate
S & A Mares, W Fisher & Partner
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br Hunscote Stud Limited Pinfields Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, below-form fifth of 11 in handicap at Bath (8f, soft) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces back on Well handicapped again but others more solid. TFRHHIII BHA58
5 DINGWALL (GB) (6) 044611 CD
4 9-7 (in5lbex) (9)
B g Calyx - Please Sing Cara Tuke (7)
Mr G. Gibson Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Michael E Wates CBE Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame his usual slow starts to win on successive days here last week (this trip first occasion) Looks up to completing a quick hat-trick in his current mood TFRHHHHH BHA53
6 WHITELEY WAY (GB) (42) 006-322
B f Sixties Icon - Whiteley (IRE)
4 9-6 (4)
Jack Callan (5)
Mr David Roseby Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Mrs S Bunney & Mr P Taplin
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up over C&D in February and returned from 8 months to finish a creditable second of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Bath (1m, heavy) 42 days ago. Tongue strap back on Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA57
7 GUINNESS LAD (IRE) (48) 606220
Bl g Berkshire (IRE) - Never Again (IRE)
5 9-5 (12)
Sean Dylan Bowen
Mr P. Magee Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Jeremiah Fitzpatrick Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of runner-up efforts on turf in May and possibly needed his first outing in 5 months when checking out tamely at Leicester 48 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA56
8 HAVE YOU A MINUTE (GB) (34) 562156 CD
B g Muhaarar - One Second
9-2 (8)
John Fahy T T Racing
Br C&S BS Ltd, P Reynolds & Blackberry Farm
Tom Tate, Tadcaster
Tom Tate Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in October. Run of good form came to a halt when only sixth of 9 here 34 days ago. Bounce back needed TFRHHIII BHA53
9 TIBERIO
FORCE (GB) (35) 231200 6 9-0 (5)
Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Rio’s Rosanna (IRE)
Mr JC Clayton & Mr A Melville
Sean Kirrane
Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft
Br Mr James Marshall & Mr Chris Marshall Yorkshire Bale
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Ripon in August. 12/1, respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at Redcar 35 days ago. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA51
10 BOUJEE GOLD (GB) (27) 326030 CD 6 9-0 (2)
Ch m Garswood - Goldstorm
John Egan Nantwich Entrepreneurs
Br Mrs L. E. Tomlinson
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Ninth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Lingfield (1m) 27 days ago, very slowly away Not easy to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA51
11 AL SHABAB (FR) (35) 403510
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Pink Paint (FR)
Nick Shutts & Partner
Br Woodslane Farm LLC
4 9-0 (10)
Pat Cosgrave
David Evans, Abergavenny
Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Made it 26th time lucky at Lingfield in September. 7/2, creditable seventh of 12 there since TFRHHHII BHA51
12 TRUSTY SCOUT (IRE)
(38) 435230 C D
Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Dutch Lilly
7 8-10 (7)
Cam Hardie
Shawthing Racing Partnership Derek Shaw, Sproxton
Br ATE Farms & Kinane Bloodstock
A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023 40/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 38 days ago.
13 THE PUG (IRE) (38) 623165
TFRHHIII BHA47
5 8-10 (3)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Alumni Award Aiden Brookes (3)
Mr Anthony Bithell Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Lynch Bages Ltd & Glenvale Stud Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORMVIEWEnded time with the Adrian Wintle yard with a win at Ffos Las in August. Better effort for current stable when fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 38 days ago.
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
TFRHHHII BHA47
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn by No. 5, 7. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Dingwall (GB), 15-2 Revich (IRE), Mr Nugget (GB), 8-1 Al Shabab (FR), 9-1 Whiteley Way (GB), 14-1 Have You A Minute (GB), 18-1 Lunarscape (GB), 20-1 Rating (IRE), 22-1 The Pug (IRE), 25-1 Boujee Gold (GB), 33-1 Guinness Lad (IRE), Tiberio Force (GB), 50-1 Trusty Scout (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
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