FIRST RACE 4.25
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE JOIN THE MIDNITE MOVEMENT APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) 12 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (104 wins from 1112 runners, 9%) runs SCENARIO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs GOOD SHOT LONGEST TRAVELLER: DINGWALL trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 205 miles.
STROBELIGHT showed promise with placed efforts at Wolverhampton and Lingfield in October and can be forgiven his sixth here when racing wide throughout 20 days ago He’s taken to gain compensation with a better trip today. Dingwall has been running encouragingly on the all-weather and is worth another chance on this surface. Scenario made a promising start for her new yard when third over 7f here recently
1 GALACTIC GLOW (IRE) (39) 341654
8
B g No Nay Never (USA) - Shine Like A Star Mason Paetel
The Clueless Syndicate Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br D. Boocock Fire Defence Servicing
TIMEFORMVIEWDual purpose 8-year-old who won at Lingfield in August and finished tenth of 12 in hurdle race at Hereford (28/1) 13 days ago, racing freely before weakening More effective on the Flat where twice successful this year
2 ROCKSTAR ICON (IRE) (20) 040300
Ch g Sixties Icon - Shadows Ofthenight (IRE)
HHHII BHA55
4 9-9 (9)
Jack Nicholls
Coral Racing Club Oliver Cole, Whatcombe
Br Mr Bernard Havern P. F. I. Cole Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed some ability when third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (10/3) 44 days ago but ran poorly when 11th of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (10/1) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces return for significant step up in trip TFRHHHII BHA55
3 PRINCESS JASTAR (IRE) (39) 4545-00
4 9-7 (12)
Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Sliabh Luachra (IRE) Taryn Langley
Joli Racing Tony Newcombe, Barnstaple
Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished 10th of 12 in handicap at Brighton (125/1) 39 days ago, never involved and showing limited ability throughout career TFRHIIII BHA53
4 MY BROTHER MIKE (IRE) (39) 056260 CD
B g Bated Breath - Coming Back
11 9-7 (2)
Elizabeth Gale (3)
Mr J. T. Stimpson David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br D. & J. Dwan
TIMEFORMVIEW Course and distance winner who performs better on AW but ran too badly to be true when last of 10 at Southwell (22/1) 39 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA53
5 DINGWALL (GB) (28) 050446
4 9-7 (4)
B g Calyx - Please Sing Cara Tuke (5)
Mr G. Gibson Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Michael E Wates CBE Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped more encouragingly in two 4th-place finishes on AW at Newcastle in September and October. Finished sixth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (8/1) 28 days ago, not at his best on good to soft turf Worth another chance back on AW TFRHHHHI BHA53
6 FIFTY SENT (GB) (31) 314610 6 9-6 (5)
Br g Dabirsim (FR) - Sentaril Zoe Lewis (5)
Mr T. Faulkner
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Roy & Gretchen Jackson Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Ffos Las (8f, soft) in a conditions race 87 days ago but finished eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (15/2) when caught too wide 31 days ago.
7 STROBELIGHT (GER) (20) 000326 3 9-6 (3)
Ch g Earthlight (IRE) - Soprana (GER) Jack Callan
Mrs Fiona Carmichael
George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Gestut Gorlsdorf Fine & Country Jersey Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed promise when third at Wolverhampton and second at Lingfield in October handicaps. Sixth of
cheekpieces (5/1) 20 days ago, racing wide throughout which hindered
8
AL SHABAB (FR) (28) 403510
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Pink Paint (FR)
Nick Shutts & Partner
Br Woodslane Farm LLC
4 9-5 (13)
Ryan Kavanagh
David Evans, Abergavenny
Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Lingfield (10f) 62 days ago but finished seventh of 12 in handicap at same course (7/2) 28 days ago, weakening in the final half furlong. TFRHHHII BHA51
9 TIBERIO FORCE (GB) (28) 231200
6 9-5 (10)
Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Rio’s Rosanna (IRE) Rhys Elliott
Mr JC Clayton & Mr A Melville
Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft
Br Mr James Marshall & Mr Chris Marshall Yorkshire Bale
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (12/1) 28 days ago, racing keenly before weakening. TFRHIIII BHA51
10 SCENARIO (GB) (21) 410623
B f Territories (IRE) - Rahaaba (IRE)
Mrs Helen Hawkins & partner
Br Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Ltd
3 9-3 (1)
Matthew Lloyd Slater (5)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
TIMEFORMVIEW Finished third of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) at 11/1, 21 days ago on first start since stable switch Now tackling a significantly longer trip on a course where she’s already shown ability TFRHHHII BHA52
11 LAUNCESTON (IRE) (93) 600-240
Ch g Australia - My Order
S Keable L Cullimore G Tuck
Br Douglas Stevenson
3 9-2 (8)
Millie Wonnacott
Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
TIMEFORMVIEWYet to win in 8 starts, finished last of 9 in Windsor handicap (4/1) 93 days ago, running poorly in first-time blinkers. Blinkers now removed but needs significant improvement First run for
12 ALJEZUR (IRE) (28) 030044
B g Galileo Gold - Lady Mega (IRE)
A. C. O’Keeffe
4 9-1 (11)
Liam Wright
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Tally-Ho Stud Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who finished fourth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (9/1) 28 days ago and historically poor at this track. TFRHIIII BHA47
13 GOOD SHOT (GB) (41) 602000
Ch f Lightning Spear - Inclyne
Kingsclere Racing Club
Charlie Tucker (5)
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Kingsclere Stud Kingsclere Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW One standout effort when second in turf handicap at Lingfield in July Finished 10th of 13 in AW handicap (14/1) at Lingfield 41 days ago, struggling in the final stages. TFRHHIII BHA50
2024: UP THE JAZZ (IRE) 3 9 5 Warren Fentiman 8-1 (Richard Fahey) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 6, 7, 12.
Stewards Note:
LAUNCESTON: Following its run on 23/8/2025 it was reported that the horse didn’t face first time blinkers.
ALJEZUR: Following its run on 27/10/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Strobelight (GER), 11-2 Al Shabab (FR), Scenario (GB), 12-1 Rockstar Icon (IRE), Fifty Sent (GB), Aljezur (IRE), 14-1 Dingwall (GB), 18-1 Galactic Glow (IRE), 20-1 Launceston (IRE), Good Shot (GB), 22-1 Tiberio Force (GB), 33-1 My Brother Mike (IRE), 50-1 Princess Jastar (IRE)
SECOND RACE 5.00
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR TWO YRS OLD THE READ MEG NICHOLLS’ BLOG AT
NURSERY 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): J Butler (45 wins from 450 runners, 10%) runs IMPOSSIBLE MISSION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs MARIOTTO LONGEST TRAVELLER: TAMZAN trained by M Tregoning, Whitsbury, 142 miles.
CAPTAIN CAIRNEY has shown significant improvement over longer trips, winning at Chelmsford before being narrowly beaten when favourite at the same course and distance. His strong all-weather form makes him the one to beat. Tamzan has been steadily progressing and her breeding suggests this longer distance will suit on handicap debut Toastmaster looks ready for this step up in trip having done his best work late in recent races.
1 TOASTMASTER (IRE) (48) 454
B g Cotai Glory - Wedding Wish (IRE)
Harry Davies
Rabbah Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
Br Corrin Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced gelding showing fair form in three AW starts Finished fourth of 11 in maiden at Southwell (9/2) 48 days ago, doing best work late and looking ready for further. Handicap debut with significant step up in trip could unlock further improvement TFRHHHHI BHA74
2 TABASKO (GB) (30) 534 9-8 (6)
B or Br f Too Darn Hot - Frankel’s Storm
Chris Stedman
Br Mr C. E. Stedman
Billy Loughnane
Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
ABM Catering Facilities Management
TIMEFORM VIEW Shown consistent fair level form in three novice races, most recently fourth of 8 at Newbury (16/1) 30 days ago. Making handicap and all-weather debut today. TFRHHIII BHA73
3 IMPOSSIBLE MISSION (GB) (40) 003
Ch c Bated Breath - Mark of An Angel (IRE)
Adnan Bahbahani
Br Carisbrooke Stud
9-7 (2)
Neil Callan
John Butler, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden finished third of 13 in a Kempton Park maiden (150/1) 40 days ago, staying on as though further would suit. Open to improvement on handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA72
4 MARIOTTO (GB) (62) 551
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Mairwen
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
9-6 (5)
Jack Callan (5)
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWModest in two novice runs before winning at Beverley (6/1) over 8f 62 days ago, responding well when challenged Making handicap debut and first try on AW, may need further improvement to be competitive. TFRHHHII BHA71
5 TAMZAN (GB) (26) 4423
B f Time Test - Pernickety
The FOPS
Br Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham
9-4 (4)
Rob Hornby
Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury
Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHas improved over four starts, placing second at Leicester Finished third in Kempton novice race at 7/1 recently, slightly below previous form Now making handicap debut, with breeding suggesting she’ll handle the longer distance well TFRHHHHI BHA69
6 CAPTAIN CAIRNEY (GB) (18)
065312 BF
8-10 (3)
Ch c Sottsass (FR) - Cardiff Lewis Edmunds
J O’Mulloy and W R Muir
William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Br The National Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 10f handicap at Chelmsford (all-the-way win) 32 days ago, showing improvement over longer trip Narrowly beaten by a head when 4/6 favourite at same course/distance 18 days ago, only caught late. Recent strong all-weather form suggests competitiveness TFRHHHHH BHA61
2024: BEAUZON 5 9 6 Charles Bishop 10-3 (Ian Williams) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Captain Cairney (GB), 3-1 Toastmaster (IRE), 9-2 Mariotto (GB), 11-2 Tamzan (GB), 9-1 Tabasko (GB), 16-1 Impossible Mission (GB)
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HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT WOLVERHAMPTON
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THIRD RACE 5.30
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD
THE READ MEG NICHOLLS’ BLOG AT
EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BAND D) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £6300 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2688, 2nd £1344, 3rd £672, 4th £336. (Penalty Value £3402) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Fahey (43 wins from 410 runners, 10%) runs BLACK ROCK BEAUTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (1 win from 18 runners, 6%) runs BLACK ROCK BEAUTY LONGEST TRAVELLER: POPULUS trained by Mrs A Duffield, Leyburn, 150 miles.
COOL DOC BOY produced a promising first effort when second at Kempton on Wednesday and has been found a good opportunity to go one better Paranjape and Shotgun can fill the places.
1 ARISHKA’S DREAM (GB) (25) 5 9-7 (5)
B c Dream Ahead (USA) - Arishka (IRE)
Diskovery XIII
Rob Hornby
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW£6,000 yearling, Dream Ahead colt. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Treaty of Paris. 50/1, fifth of 11 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) on debut 25 days ago, never nearer Likely to improve TFRHHIII BHA-
2 BLACK ROCK BEAUTY (IRE) (129) 6
9-7 (4)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Brown Bee (IRE) Oisin McSweeney
Fides et Robur Richard Fahey, Malton
Br Kevin Blake
TIMEFORMVIEW7,500 foal, 15,000 yearling, Dandy Man colt. Half-brotherto 1m winner Absolutely Buzzing and7fwinner Seven Ravens Dam,1 1/4m winner, half-sisterto smart winner up to 1m (stayed 1 1/4m) Ferneley. 18/1, last of 6 in maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) on debut, slowly away Off 129 days. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 COOL DOC BOY (IRE) (5) 2
B g Frosted (USA) - Doc Girl (USA)
Sleeve It Ltd
9-7 (13)
Saffie Osborne
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty Renovatio Aesthetic Clinic
TIMEFORM VIEW 16,000 yearling, Frosted gelding Dam, US 2-y-o 5.5f winner, granddaughter of Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf winner Perfect Sting. 4/1, Promising second of 10 in novice at Kempton (6f) on debut 5 days ago. The one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 DISTILLATION (FR) (31) 6
9-7 (3)
B c Charm Spirit (IRE) - Much Better Tyler Heard
Miss M Austin & M Usher Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br Mr C. Green
TIMEFORMVIEW Charm Spirit colt. Dam unraced. 66/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at Newbury (6.5f, heavy) on debut 31 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 ETERNITY’S SUNRISE (GB) (-)
B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - One Life (JPN)
Mr Dylan Cunha
Br One Life Bloodstock Ltd
9-7 (11)
Jason Watson
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled February 26 8,500 gns yearling, Cloth of Stars gelding. Half-brother to 1 1/4m winner Life Is Rosie. Dam unraced out of useful winner up to 1 1/4m (stayed 1 1/2m) Circling. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 HIGH CHIEFTAIN (IRE)
(-)
B g Supremacy (IRE) - Isaan Queen (IRE)
Chief Singer Racing III
9-7 (9)
Charles Bishop
Harry Eustace, Newmarket
Br Yeomanstown Stud Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 18 18,000 gns yearling, Supremacy gelding. Half-brother to 5f/5.7f winner Hidden Verse. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs) TFRHHHII BHA-
7 MEDYG (GB) (25) 25
B c Acclamation - Hint of Glas (FR)
9-7 (10)
Georgia Dobie
E S-O Racing - Oak Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Upper Lambourn
Br Ms Elaine Chivers In The MIX Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt. 25/1, fifth of 11 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 25 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
8
PARANJAPE (GB) (25) 53
B g Ardad (IRE) - Oksana Astankova
9-7 (7)
Kieran O’Neill
Mr G H Thompson & Mr S P C Woods S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket
Br Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ardad colt Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart 5.7f-7f winner Dan’s Dream. Much better effort when third of 11 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) 25 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
9
OASIS
COVER (GB) (21) 5
B f Oasis Dream - Soft Cover
All About York Partnership and Partner
9-2 (2)
Billy Loughnane
Edward Bethell, Middleham
Br Robert Cornelius Richard Frisby Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWOasis Dream filly. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Substantial out of smart 7f/1m winner Sentaril 16/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 21 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
10
POPULUS
(IRE) (-)
B f Bungle Inthejungle - Hurricane Lil (IRE)
C. A. Gledhill & Partner
9-2 (6)
Joanna Mason
Ann Duffield, Leyburn
Br David Brickley BBP Marketing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 15 18,000 yearling, £15,000 2-y-o, Bungle Inthejungle filly Dam maiden (stayed 6f) half-sister to winner up to 7f Tropical Paradise and Italian 5f-7f winner Harlem Shake (both smart) TFRHHHII BHA-
11 PRINCESS OF LIMNOS (GB) (-)
B f Aclaim (IRE) - Sancai (USA)
Mr N Sfrantzis
Br Byerley Stud
9-2 (12)
David Egan
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 25 Aclaim filly Closely related to Italian 1m/8.4f winner My Lovely Marty, and half-sister to 7f winner Onefootinparadise and 5f-6f winner Sarah’s Verse. TFRHHHII BHA-
12 SHOTGUN (GB) (28) 03
B f Advertise - White Wedding (IRE)
Mr C. M. Budgett
9-2 (1)
Daniel Muscutt
Oliver Cole, Whatcombe
Br Kirtlington Stud Ltd P. F. I. Cole Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Much better effort when third of 5 in maiden (28/1) at this course (5.1f) 28 days ago, not knocked about TFRHHHII BHA-
13
UNTILWEMEETAGAIN
(GB) (-)
B f Tasleet - Diamondsaretrumps (IRE)
Mr Giovanni Favarulo
Br Roberto Favarulo
9-2 (8)
Marco Ghiani
Michael Keady, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 28 Tasleet filly. Half-sister to 1 1/4m-11.5f winner Total Lockdown Dam maiden Wears blinkers TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: NAUGHTY EYES (IRE) 2 8 13 Grace McEntee 6-1 (George Boughey) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2. Stewards Note:
MEDYG: Following its run on 30/10/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Cool Doc Boy (IRE), 13-2 Paranjape (GB), 9-1 Shotgun (GB), 12-1 Medyg (GB), 20-1 Oasis Cover (GB), Princess of Limnos (GB), 22-1 Eternity’s Sunrise (GB), High Chieftain (IRE), Populus (IRE), 25-1 Arishka’s Dream (GB), 33-1 Untilwemeetagain (GB), 40-1 Black Rock Beauty (IRE), 150-1 Distillation (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 6.00
ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (13F ABT 219YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CREATE YOUR BET BUILDERS AT MIDNITE 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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (104 wins from 1112 runners, 9%) runs DAMZON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (5 wins from 50 runners, 10%) runs PRINCE QUATTRO
WEIGHTWATCHER: TIGER BEETLE won off a handicap mark of 72, his rating is now down 8lb to 64. LONGEST TRAVELLER: FLEUR DE MER trained by M Todhunter, Penrith, 181 miles.
SAFE AND SOUND raced far too freely in a small-field handicap at Kempton 19 days ago, yet the likelihood of a strong gallop can see the Gosden’s filly in a better light and she’s worth another chance now upped further in trip. Cardinal Point brings consistent all-weather form and the drop back in distance may help, while Dance Time is another reliable proposition at a track where she’s won previously
B m Time Test - Dancing Primo Rossa Ryan Mrs V Owen & Mr I Owen David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br L. R. Owen Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWReliable proposition on AW Won by a short head in 6-runner handicap at Southwell (8/1) 24 days ago, patiently ridden and edging things in a notably tight finish Should be competitive again nudged up 1lb. TFRHHHHI BHA69
2
NATHANAEL GREENE (GB) (20) 32/00-00 D 6 9-12 (11)
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - My Special J’s (USA)
Charles Bishop F&S Consultants Ltd Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Newsells Park Stud F&S Consultants Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWArrives on a lengthy losing run and he came in last of 7 in a 14f handicap at Redcar (33/1) 20 days ago, weakening under 3f out. Passed over despite tumbling mark with cheekpieces back on in place of blinkers. TFRHHIII BHA67
3 SAWGRASS (GB) (32) 312365 D BF
B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Star Rock
4 9-10 (10)
David Egan
Arbib Bloodstock Partnership Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Br Arbib Bloodstock Partnership Bridgend Hotel
TIMEFORMVIEWWon impressively at Lingfield (14f, turf) in June but fifth of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, Heavy) at 2/1 when not relishing the stamina test 32 days ago. This rates more suitable and better showing anticipated. TFRHHHII BHA65
4 PRINCE QUATTRO (IRE) (6) 60424
6 9-10 (2)
B g Notnowcato - Hillview Chloe (IRE) Pat Cosgrave
Ursa Major Ltd & Hicky Parmar Racing
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Philip Rothwell Newmarket Equine Salt Therapy
TIMEFORMVIEWHas run well in recent AW handicaps, finishing 2nd at Southwell and 4th of 13 (5/1) at Newcastle 6 days ago, making headway 2f out and keeping on Should be winning races this winter given current form. TFRHHHII BHA65
5 TIGER BEETLE (GB) (21) 140-000 C
7 9-9 (7)
B g Camelot - Beach Frolic Stevie Donohoe
Mr T. Faulkner
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Highclere Stud and Floors Farming Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 3-time course winner for Mark Rimell but offered very little in trio of starts for present stable upon returning from a lengthy absence TFRHIIII BHA64
6 FLEUR DE MER (IRE) (24) 542553 C
Gr m Dark Angel (IRE) - Hespera
9-8 (8)
Cieren Fallon
Mr & Mrs G.F. Hall Racing Martin Todhunter, Penrith
Br Al Asayl France Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWNot won for over two years (15 races) but holding form well on AW in recent months, finishing third of 6 in handicap at Southwell (14f) at 25/1 just 24 days ago when only beaten by a head. Claims with a repeat from unchanged mark. TFRHHHII BHA63
7 SAFE AND SOUND (GB) (19) 05053 BF
B f Golden Horn - Crimson Ribbon (USA)
3 9-6 (12)
Robert Havlin
Mr A. E. Oppenheimer John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Br Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced filly showing gradual improvement in recent handicap runs. Third of 5 in handicap at Kempton (13/8 favourite) 19 days ago when refused to settle and raced too freely. Hood removed today and she remains with a bigger effort in her locker granted a good pace to aim at TFRHHHHH BHA66
8
CARDINAL POINT (GB) (20) 123313 BF
B f Dubawi (IRE) - Right Direction (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing CXXI and Partner
3 9-5 (6)
Hector Crouch
Michael Bell, Newmarket
Br Godolphin Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent performer on AW with form figures of 2-3-3-1-3 in last 5 starts Finished third of 10 in a 15.8f handicap at Lingfield (11/4) 20 days ago, running well on form but finding it tougher under a 6lb penalty Visor back on replacing cheekpieces and not ruled out. TFRHHHHI BHA65
9 CHAMBERS (IRE) (21) 4-64045 BF
3 9-3 (1)
B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Estemaala (IRE) Rob Hornby
Powerhub Solutions Limited Faye Bramley, Lambourn
Br Alice Reynolds & Nick Bradley
TIMEFORMVIEWYet to win in 7 starts but he ran creditably despite a fair bit going wrong when 5th of 13 in handicap at Kempton (4/1) 21 days ago, racing wide and freely Tongue strap removed now upped further in trip TFRHHHII BHA63
10 HOT TOPIC (GB) (25) 04453
B f Study of Man (IRE) - Heat of The Night
3 9-0 (4)
Harry Davies
Miss K. Rausing Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket
Br Miss K. Rausing
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced filly who took a small step forward when finishing third of 6 in handicap at Bath (9/1) 25 days ago, plugging on but lacking change of gear First attempt on AW with significant step up in trip worth exploring. TFRHHHII BHA60
11 RUN OF LUCK (GB) (32) 142643
B g El Kabeir (USA) - Lucky Breeze (IRE)
4 9-0 (3)
Liam Wright (5)
Colvin, Bradley & Partner Ed de Giles, Ledbury
Br Mr E. de Giles & Mr C. Shand Kydd Ed de Giles Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFinished third of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (14f) (7/2) 32 days ago after setting strong gallop but lacking extra inside final furlong. Consistency is hard to knock and he lines up here operating 1lb below last winning mark TFR
12 DAMZON (GB) (21) 030004
BHA55
6 8-9 (9)
B m Jack Hobbs - Court Princess Molly Gunn (5) Derek & Cheryl Holder Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Derek & Cheryl Holder Court Farm Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who didn’t go without promise starting out for new yard when 4th of 10 in handicap at Southwell (22/1) 21 days ago, possibly finding stamina stretched. May be better suited to this 14f trip TFRHHHII BHA49
2024: ARAZZO (IRE) 3 9 4 Jordan Williams 18-1 (Bernard Llewellyn) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 9.
Stewards Note: SAFE AND SOUND: Following its run on 5/11/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Safe And Sound (GB), 11-2 Cardinal Point (GB), 8-1 Dance Time (GB), Prince Quattro (IRE), 9-1 Run of Luck (GB), 10-1 Sawgrass (GB), 11-1 Fleur de Mer (IRE), 14-1 Chambers (IRE), Hot Topic (GB), 22-1 Damzon (GB), 28-1 Nathanael Greene (GB), 66-1 Tiger Beetle (GB)
SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MIDNITE, BUILDING THE FUTURE OF BETTING 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) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (104 wins from 1112 runners, 9%) runs RYE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (1 win from 11 runners, 9%) runs FLOWSTATE
WEIGHTWATCHER: SPIRITUALISM won off a handicap mark of 70, her rating is now down 5lb to 65. LONGEST TRAVELLER: FLOWSTATE trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 155 miles.
WAY TO DUBAI ran well from his much-reduced mark when a close second at Lingfield just 4 days ago, travelling fluently and finishing strongly He’s very much of interest in this company and is fancied to end his lengthy losing run. Flowstate continues in good heart with multiple recent runner-up finishes, though the handicapper is giving him little slack. Minnesota Lad showed promise when third at Southwell last time and is another to consider, despite a less-than-ideal draw
1 SPIRITUALISM (IRE) (27) 100006 D
B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Luceita (IRE)
3 9-9 (12)
Darragh Keenan Racing To Profit Syndicate & Partner Lemos De Souza, Newmarket Br Forenaghts Stud Class1Personnel
TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled career tally following wind surgery at Wetherby (5.5f) in June but indifferent efforts have followed, again having issues at the start when sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 27 days ago. Risky proposition at present. TFRHHIII BHA65
2 FLOWSTATE (IRE) (25) 520222 D BF
B g Bungle Inthejungle - Free Lance (IRE)
Trendy Ladies & Partner
4 9-8 (1)
Jason Watson
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Lisieux Stud GAIN Equine Nutrition
TIMEFORMVIEWSprinter with 4 runner-up finishes in last 5 starts, including one at this C&D 30 days ago. Again ran well when second of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (2/1) 25 days ago, keeping on well Continues in good heart and should be competitive again from handy berth. TFRHHHHI BHA64
3 WAY TO DUBAI (IRE) (4) 000042
B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Leading Queen (IRE)
Mr Matthew Taylor
6 9-8 (2)
Alistair Rawlinson
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Trade Access Panels Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW On a lengthy losing run of 25 races since May 2023 Ran creditably when finishing close second of 14 in 0-65 7f handicap at Lingfield (9/1) 4 days ago, well Very much of interest in this grade from much reduced mark TFRHHHHH BHA64
4 ON KEY (GB) (60) 2-24650
3 9-8 (9)
B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Magic (IRE) Kieran O’Neill
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Martin Hughes
TIMEFORM VIEW Kicked off this year with a good second at Ripon (6f) in May but not kicked on since, seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) in September Acquired by new connections for 4,000 gns in October and he has it to prove TFRHHIII BHA64
5 TREACHEROUS (GB) (20) 606066 CD
B g Paco Boy (IRE) - Black Baroness
11 9-7 (7)
Elizabeth Gale (5) Woodham Walter Partnership Ed de Giles, Ledbury
Br P. M. Hicks Ed de Giles Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran 11-year-old with no win in 12 starts, finished sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 20 days ago when hampered in running and not recover. Handicapper has eased his grip further and he’s not dismissed out of hand TFRHHIII BHA63
6 ADDARELLA (IRE) (39) 626333
B f Earthlight (IRE) - Ribble (FR)
3 9-7 (4)
Marco Ghiani
Dennis Brocklesby & Partner Marco Botti, Newmarket
Br GuillaumeDeSaintSeineTinnakillJCantillon
Lynwood Associates Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Has finished third in three consecutive all-weather handicaps, latterly in 11-runner contest at Southwell (13/2) 39 days ago when ran keenly in front before weakening inside final furlong. Could be competitive again in similar company. TFRHHHII BHA63
7 MINNESOTA LAD (IRE) (24) 404563 D BF 5 9-6 (11)
Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Lady Sandy (IRE)
The Follow The Majer Partnership
Billy Loughnane
Ivan Furtado, Easingwold
Br Aidan Fogarty Mercury Conveyor Systems Ltd., Matrix Consulting Solutions Ltd.
TIMEFORMVIEWLosing run is mounting up but he fared better than of late from his much-reduced mark when third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11/4) 24 days ago when staying on well in the final furlong. Needs considering for all his draw could have been kinder TFR
8
LAST OUTLAW (IRE) (83) 430540
4 9-6 (8)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Dream Date (IRE) Cieren Fallon
Apollo Horses II Michael Keady, Newmarket
Br Mrs Louise Lyons
TIMEFORM VIEW Essentially disappointed since his third at Lingfield (6f, turf) in May, finishing seventh of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (9/2) 83 days ago. Return to all-weather needs to spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA62
9 ACT OF VIOLENCE (GB) (28) 000064 D 4 9-5 (5)
Gr g Outstrip - Bacall Rossa Ryan
Mr Peter R. Ball David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br Mrs S Field, Miss S Field & Mr A Turbitt Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWWithout a win in 10 starts, finished 4th of 13 in handicap at Redcar (7/2) 28 days ago, headed last 1/2f and no extra. First run for new trainer Tongue strap removed for All Weather debut and he’s one to bear in mind from this reduced mark TFRHHIII BHA61
10 RYE (GB) (27) 246522
3 9-5 (3)
B f Massaat (IRE) - Get Even Jack Doughty
Rye Racing Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Mickley Stud racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORMVIEWShown improved form with two consecutive seconds at this track, most recently in 7-runner handicap at this C&D (7/2) 27 days ago, led over 2f out before headed in final furlong. Ought to be capable of winning a race of this nature and she’s another to consider TFRHHHII BHA61
11 HAVANA GILA (GB) (20) 203045
B f Havana Gold (IRE) - With Caution (IRE)
3 9-5 (10)
Charles Bishop
Mr Harold Nass Harry Eustace, Newmarket
Br Rockville Pike Partnership Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited, Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWWithout a win in 15 runs since sole success. Fifth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (11/2) 20 days ago, racing wide and weakening when short of room final 1f Mark is easing all the time but draw once again hasn’t been the kindest. TFRHHIII BHA61
12
DIGITAL (IRE)
(21) 044600 D 7 9-1 (6)
B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Notte Illuminata (IRE)
Lewis Edmunds Fine Claret Racing and Mrs R Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Rathbarry Stud William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown inconsistent form with no win since July 2024 but offered more promise than of late when seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11/1) 21 days ago. Working off a much-reduced mark nowadays which can help prospects. TFRHHHII BHA57
13
COAST
(GB) (27) 530040 CD
B m Aclaim (IRE) - Rio’s Cliffs
6 8-4 (13)
Aidan Keeley
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Manton Park Racing & Jane Newett
TIMEFORMVIEW Two-time C&D winner who’s struggled recently, finishing tenth of 11 in handicap when weakening here (25/1) 27 days ago. Without a win in 16 races. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA43
2024: MOE’S LEGACY 3 9 6 Rob Hornby 7-1 (Ronald Harris) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Blinkers worn first time by No. 13. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
SPIRITUALISM: Following its run on 28/10/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls. HAVANA GILA: Following its run on 4/11/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference late-on.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Way To Dubai (IRE), 13-2 Flowstate (IRE), 8-1 Minnesota Lad (IRE), Rye (GB), 9-1 Havana Gila (GB), 10-1 Addarella (IRE), 14-1 Treacherous (GB), Act of Violence (GB), 16-1 Digital (IRE), 18-1 On Key (GB), Last Outlaw (IRE), 33-1 Spiritualism (IRE), 50-1 Coast (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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 4)
Total prize fund
£9500 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490, 5th £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Appleby (76 wins from 583 runners, 13%) runs BELL SHOT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Chapple-Hyam (2 wins from 3 runners, 67%) runs CALYXOH LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAE AMOR trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 180 miles.
DIAMONDONTHEHILL has been given a break following a couple of lesser efforts on turf, yet he was a model of consistency on all-weather prior to that and could be worth chancing to bounce back from an easing mark. Al Muqdad is in fine form after an emphatic course and distance success 16 days ago and is an obvious threat despite a tricky draw Mae Amor, a dual course winner, completes the shortlist
1 BELL SHOT (IRE) (91) 143115 D
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Merry Me (IRE)
SBK Racing & B & J Parr Racing Ltd
6 9-13 (6)
Mason Paetel (5)
Michael Appleby, Oakham Br Mrs Fitri Hay Parr, Sbk Computers Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won consecutive 7f handicaps before finishing fifth of 9 in handicap at Epsom (12/1) 91 days ago, weakening final 1f More needed if he’s to defy this mark but his rider does take off a handy 5lb. TFRHHHII BHA86
2 FORCE AND VALOUR (IRE) (180) 1-66304
3 9-11 (2)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Get Up And Dance Darragh Keenan
Victorious Forever George Scott, Newmarket
Br Tally-Ho Stud
George Scott Racing, Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced this year but he turned in a solid effort when fourth of 9 at Kempton (7f) back in May, short of room over 1f out but one-paced late. Not out of things back from 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA85
3 ROBERTO CARO (IRE) (31) 045100 D
4 9-11 (1)
B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Bett’s Gift Oisin McSweeney
Reindeer Racing Club
Br J. McGlynn & C. Lyons
Adrian Keatley, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEWPutitalltogetherwhenlanding14-runnerhandicapinRacingLeagueseriesatChepstow(6f)3startsback.Muchbetterthanhecouldshowwhendown the field in Ayr Silver Cup next time but he does need to shrug off a poor effort when last of 14 in handicap at Doncaster last month. TFRHHHII BHA84
4 DIAMONDONTHEHILL (GB) (109) 123200 D 7 9-10 (9)
B g Al Kazeem - It’s My Time Rossa Ryan
Urloxhey Racing
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Genesis Green Stud Ltd Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ultra consistent for this yard earlier this year before a pair of lesser displays at Goodwood/Chepstow in July/August. Returns from a break without cheekpieces and form on all-weather surfaces is solid. TFRHHHHH BHA83
5 CALYXOH (IRE) (47) 36-5104 D
B g Calyx - Eldalil
Mr Laurence Holder
3 9-10 (10)
Billy Loughnane
Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket
Br Newstead Breeding SBZ Corporation Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a 7f handicap at Newbury in August before finishing fourth of 14 in 7f handicap at Kempton (9/1) 47 days ago, leading but not settling fully with no extra late on Blinkers removed today. Has rejoined former yard TFRHHHII BHA84
6 ROCK IGUANA (IRE) (53) 3120
3 9-9 (3)
B g Wootton Bassett - Green Diamond Lady (USA) David Egan
Amo Racing Limited Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket
Br Haras du Mont Dit Mont
Sports Invest UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon AW maiden (at 6f) in hood, then 2nd at Kempton before 11th of 12 in handicap at Salisbury (14/1) 53 days ago. Hood back on for return to AW and surprise where he not capable of better yet following just 4 career starts TFRHHHII BHA83
7 UNITED APPROACH (IRE) (16) 205-300 5 9-9 (5)
B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Bright Approach (IRE) Saffie Osborne
Mr Mohamed Rashid Hamdan Al Saadi Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced 5-y-o who shaped with encouragement in pair of AW outings in the spring for James Tate but he ran poorly after 6 months off (also gelded) when 11th of 21 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy) 16 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA82
8
THE DRAGON KING (IRE) (26) 005665
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Dutch Monarch
Middleham Park Racing CXII
3 9-8 (8)
Hector Crouch
Clive Cox, Hungerford
Br Ms Vivienne Anne Bird Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEW3-time winner as a juvenile but found it tough this year, albeit not seen to best effect when fifth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (17/2) 26 days ago, racing wide. Fallen to a career-low mark ahead of this and better showing certainly not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA82
9 AL MUQDAD (GB) (16) 042021 CD 5 9-7 (12)
Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Miss Work of Art
Lycett Racing Ltd
Jason Watson
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Springcombe Park Stud GAIN Equine Nutrition
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed more positive signs when running out an emphatic winner of a 9-runner C&D handicap 16 days ago, leading 1f out and drawing clear 10lb higher now but he can’t be discounted for all his draw also makes things tricky Visor on in place of cheekpieces TFRHHHHI BHA80
10 BRUNEL NATION (FR) (211) 201-660 D
4 9-6 (11)
B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Dalakania (IRE) Finley Marsh
R Lane, L Watson & J Langridge
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br S.A.S.Haute Vallee & Charlotte Hutchinso Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a Newmarket handicap (7f) on final outing of 2024 but below form when ninth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (7f, 12/1) 211 days ago, slowly into stride and never involved Market can likely prove a useful guide on first start since April. TFRHHHII BHA79
11 MAE AMOR (IRE) (21) 105515 C
3 9-5 (4)
Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Stage Name Rhys Clutterbuck
JPR Investments
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Stage Name Partnership Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWTwo-time course winner who finished fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12/1) 21 days ago after changing stables. Could benefit from return to this track where she’s performed best TFRHHHII BHA79
12 THIS FARH (GB) (61) 012330 D
B g Far Above (IRE) - This Girl
David Lowe
Br The Lowe Family
3 9-3 (7)
Laura Pearson
David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win at Lingfield (7.6f, turf) in May and essentially run with credit all 4 starts since, leaving the impression he may tighten up for the run when seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) in September Better showing anticipated. TFRHHHII BHA77
2024: OVERNIGHT OATS 4 9 3 Hector Crouch 4-1 (James Owen) 12 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 12. Stewards Note:
ROBERTO CARO: Following its run on 24/10/2025 it was reported that the horse boiled over in the preliminaries THE DRAGON KING: Following its run on 29/10/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed on the bend.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Al Muqdad (GB), 7-1 Calyxoh (IRE), 9-1 Rock Iguana (IRE), 11-1 Force And Valour (IRE), Diamondonthehill (GB), United Approach (IRE), 12-1 The Dragon King (IRE), 14-1 Bell Shot (IRE), Brunel Nation (FR), Mae Amor (IRE), 22-1 Roberto Caro (IRE), This Farh (GB)
Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post NOTICES
RACE 7.30 ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WIN £250,000 WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I)
GOALS
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 M Loughnane (86 wins from 749 runners, 11%) runs TORALOU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (5 wins from 50 runners, 10%) runs SAXON KINGDOM LONGEST TRAVELLER: MULLWARCHAR trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 140 miles.
A case can be made for most of these but it could be worth taking a chance on MULLWARCHAR who showed promise when fourth on debut at this track and may improve following a break/ gelding operation.Toralou had some solid form for the grade prior to disappointing last time, while Dream Pirate should do better with sights lowered. Antiquity and Saxon Kingdom would be interesting if supported.
1-2-3: 1.MULLWARCHAR 2.TORALOU (IRE) 3.DREAM PIRATE
1
Gr g Havana Gold (IRE) - Eastern Destiny
The Bumblebees and Partners
Phoebe Edwards (7)
Ross Burdon, Newmarket
Br Worksop Manor Stud Rb Racing Syndicate, Kwiff - Spryme Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Race ran to suit when second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 20 days ago. May not get such a strong pace here but clearly in good heart. TFRHHHII BHA68
2 DREAM PIRATE (GB) (53) 335310 5 10-0 (3)
B g Oasis Dream - Indian Story (IRE)
David Egan
Bromley, Spampanato & Partners T. J. Kent, Newmarket
Br C. R. Withers & Mr & Mrs R. Reed Bred Thorough Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFinished third over C&D before winning at Yarmouth in September Below form in a stronger race than he need contest at Nottingham last time but makes appeal with sights lowered TFRHHHHI BHA68
3 BEAMING LIGHT (GB) (25) 253036 BF 5 10-0 (7)
B g Harbour Law - Beaming Rossa Ryan
Mr R G Robinson & Mr R D Robinson
Br RG & RD Robinson
David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a hat-trick in June and has ran creditably with two recent third-place finishes. Unable to justify support when below par at Southwell last time but no surprise to see him closer to form here. TFRHHHII BHA68
4 TORALOU (IRE) (70) 262210
B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - By Jupiter
Mike Harris Racing Club
4 9-13 (6)
Billy Loughnane
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br Redpender Stud Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in 1m handicaps on first 2 starts for this yard prior to getting off the mark in a 4-runner maiden at Musselburgh (1m, good to firm) 20 days ago, bit in hand. Well below form on return to all-weather last time but should be in the mix if bouncing back following a break. TFRHHHHI BHA67
5 LIV MY LIFE (IRE) (46) 303054
B f Awtaad (IRE) - My Wish (IRE)
Mr Anthony Lyons
Br Ringfort Stud Ltd
4 9-12 (2)
Marco Ghiani
Stuart Williams, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWAttracted support when third at Newmarket in August. Below form on subsequent starts but did finish a bit closer when fourth of 11 in a fillies’ handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 9/1) 46 days ago. Back against the boys but can be competitive if building on latest run. TFRHHHII BHA66
6 TOKEN GESTURE (IRE) (70) 1-52505
3 9-10 (9)
Gr g Kodiac - Shareefa Tyler Heard
Mr M D. I. Usher
Br Tally-Ho Stud
Mark Usher, Lambourn
Mark Usher Racing, Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Won on nursery debut at Kempton (7f) last year and bounced back to that sort of form when fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 70 days ago. Looks worth a try over this longer trip TFRHHHII BHA67
7 ANTIQUITY (GB) (30) 640000
Ch g Tasleet - Emperatriz
3 9-9 (4)
Saffie Osborne
P&H Moorhead, J Collins and S Piper Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br D. R. Botterill & E. Boumans Homecroft Wealth
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a double earlier in the year but has been held back by slow starts of late Below last winning mark with Saffie Osborne back in the saddle and he’d be a player if getting away on terms. TFRHHHII BHA66
8
MULLWARCHAR (GB) (236) 4-565 3 9-8 (5)
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Dynaforce (USA)
Mr Iain Service
Jack Mitchell
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Newsells Park Stud Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Some encouragement when fourth at this track (7.2f) on debut. Hasn’t progressed from that effort but can have a line put through his handicap debut run in April, when still green and doing plenty wrong. Gelded since and pedigree offers hope that he defy this sort of
9 SAXON KINGDOM (IRE) (81) 345004 4 8-9 (8)
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Boundless Joy (AUS)
Deva Racing SE
Sean Dylan Bowen
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mrs Renata Coleman Deva Racing Group
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of a 1m handicap at Gowran earlier in the season but form tailed off for Thomas Dowling. 4lb out of the handicap but cannot be discounted given yard’s record with stable switchers. TFRHHHII BHA44
2024: DANCE TIME 4 9 8 Rossa Ryan 10-3 (David Loughnane) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8.
Stewards Note:
TOKEN GESTURE: Following its run on 15/9/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. ANTIQUITY: Following its run on 25/10/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Ernie’s Valentine (GB), Beaming Light (GB), 13-2 Dream Pirate (GB), 7-1 Antiquity (GB), 8-1 Mullwarchar (GB), 9-1 Toralou (IRE), Saxon Kingdom (IRE), 10-1 Liv My Life (IRE), 16-1 Token Gesture (IRE)
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WIN £250,000 WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II)
GOALS
Total prize fund £7100 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2932, 2nd £1466, 3rd £733, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) Weights lowered 3lb. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Butler (45 wins from 450 runners, 10%) runs RHYTHM N ROCK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Furtado (1 win from 14 runners, 7%) runs BAVARIA IRON LONGEST TRAVELLER: BAVARIA IRON trained by I Furtado, Easingwold, 144 miles.
TROY STORY is yet to recapture the form he showed as a novice but may make more of an impact with sights lowered on second start for his new yard. Dark Rosa is in good heart for her new stable and could be well positioned in a race without much pace on paper, while Cloch Nua would be a player if returning in the form she showed earlier this year
1 BAVARIA IRON (FR) (19) 4104-00 D 6 9-11 (7)
Ch g Shamalgan (FR) - Blue Fleur (IRE) Jonny Peate
Miss C. Dolan Ivan Furtado, Easingwold
Br Ecurie Normandie Pur Sang James Paul Services To Industry Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form in France but well held on both starts for new yard Eases slightly in grade on return to all-weather and market should guide as to whether better is expected TFRHHIII BHA68
2 SERIOUS LOOK (IRE) (28) 130410 CD
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Fregate First
Mr T. Faulkner
5 9-11 (2)
Robert Havlin
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Yeomanstown Stud Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner 3 wins from 7 runs this year Latest win here in October. Shaped as if still in form when 12/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 28 days ago. Can still be competitive off this mark but likely needs a good pace to aim at dropped in trip TFRHHHII BHA68
3 RHYTHM N ROCK (IRE) (187) 0-00000
B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Rythmic
7 9-10 (4)
Grace McEntee
Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket
Br Newtown Anner Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWTwenty one runs since last win in 2022. Attracted support but finished well held twelfth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) in May. Drops further in grade on return but could only be considered if the money comes again TFRHHIII BHA67
4 PITNEY (IRE) (18) 000040 C
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Mercifilly (FR)
4 9-9 (1)
Paddy Bradley
Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom
Br Haras Du Saubouas & F. Bragato daretodreamracing.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner ran respectably when 80/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 18 days ago. Not dismissed dropped markedly in grade. TFRHHHII BHA66
5 TROY STORY (GB) (21) 2-66050
B g Ulysses (IRE) - Dainty’s Daughter
3 9-8 (6)
Charles Bishop HP Racing Troy Story Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Br Whatton Manor Stud Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Had some solid form as a juvenile but hasn’t kicked on in handicaps. Ought to be better for his reappearance/stable debut at Kempton 3 weeks ago and could make more of an impact returning to 1m in slightly calmer waters TFRHHHHH BHA68
6 DARK ROSA (IRE) (33) 035645
3 9-6 (5)
Ro f Dark Angel (IRE) - Rosa Gialla (IRE) Rob Hornby
Ms J.M.D Williams Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
Br Melchior Bloodstock & Partners Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to form when fourth over 7f at Kempton on stable debut and was possibly stretched by the longer trip when fifth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 33 days ago. Not ruled out if they go steady here. TFRHHHHI BHA66
7 REDDEEF (IRE) (40) 644034 3 9-6 (8)
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Liberating Kyle McHugh (7)
Apollo Horses VI Michael Keady, Newmarket
Br Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden gave his running when fourth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (11/1) 40 days ago, leading until 2f out before weakening in first-time blinkers (retained) May need further respite from the handicapper. TFRHHHII BHA66
1-2-3: 1.TROY STORY 2.DARK ROSA (IRE) 3.CLOCH NUA
B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Lady Alienor (IRE)
Tony Culhane Racing
Stevie Donohoe
Stella Barclay, Garstang Br Mascalls Stud Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner 4 wins from 7 runs this year Shaped as if still in form when sixth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good), left poorly placed Strong travelling sort would have claims if returning in similar fettle following 7-months off. TFRHHHII BHA61
2024:(See Div 1)
Visor worn by No. 4.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
BAVARIA IRON: Following its run on 5/11/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Troy Story (GB), Cloch Nua (GB), 5-1 Dark Rosa (IRE), 11-2 Reddeef (IRE), 6-1 Serious Look (IRE), 10-1 Pitney (IRE), 16-1 Bavaria Iron (FR), Rhythm N Rock (IRE)
BETTING DISPUTES & QUERIES
RECORD TIMES
Lomu (IRE) (3yo+)
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
1m½f Keystroke (GB) (3yo+) 26Nov16
1m1½f Emissary (GB) (2yo) 12Oct19 1m 57.99s
2m½f
8.30 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) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (104 wins from 1112 runners, 9%) runs ALSHIMALI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (1 win from 19 runners, 5%) runs ALSHIMALI LONGEST TRAVELLER: INVINCIBLE CROWN trained by R Carr, Stillington, 134 miles.
ALSHIMALI will be suited by a strongly run 5f and having again shaped well at Brighton last time, he’s fancied to record a first all-weather success Sam’s Xpress and Gustav Graves renew their rivalry and should both be in the mix.
GRAVES
1 LEVEL UP (IRE) (18) 365150 CD
B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Kamarinskaya (USA)
Billy Loughnane Mrs E. Evans David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Cabalo Ltd Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner 3 wins from 22 runs this year Latest win at Chelmsford City in October. Seventh of 9 in handicap (15/2) at Chelmsford City (5f) 18 days ago. Could fare better with Billy Loughnane taking over from a 7lb claimer TFRHHHII BHA65
2 INVINCIBLE CROWN (IRE) (17) 412410 CD 3 9-8 (7)
B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Nurse Dee (IRE)
Lewis Edmunds Grange Park Racing VIII & Mrs R Carr
Br Tally-Ho Stud
Ruth Carr, Stillington
William Hill, Grange Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW 3-time C&D winner Latest win here in October (awarded race). Not in the same form when 9/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 17 days ago. Could feature if bouncing back TFRHHHII BHA64
3 SAM’S XPRESS (IRE) (21) 062112 CD BF
Br g Fulbright - Cool No More (IRE)
5 9-7 (2)
Dylan Hogan
Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket
Br Ms Barbel Reiss Birkett Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWWon comfortably by 2 1/2 lengths at this course/distance (5/2) last month, leading early and finishing strong to land a double Reeled in late when creditable 1 1/4 lengths second of 11 to Gustav Graves in handicap (11/10) at this C&D 21 days ago. Should continue to give a good account. TFRHHHHI BHA63
4 BASHOLO (IRE) (17) 200410 CD
6 9-6 (6)
B m Caravaggio (USA) - Golden Shine Zak Wheatley (3) Tony Culhane Racing Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Thomas Hassett Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time C&D winner Latest win here in October. Easy to back when 33/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 17 days ago. May need some respite from the handicapper. TFRHHIII BHA62
5 CANDY WARHOL (USA) (97) 231600 CD 6 9-5 (3)
B g Twirling Candy (USA) - Costume Kieran O’Neill
Homecroft Wealth Paul J Dixon & Partners Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Glidawn Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner 3 wins from 13 runs this year Latest win here in June but struggled for form since, latest 22/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f) Drops back to 5f and remains to be seen if he’s in better order following a break/wind surgery. TFRHHIII BHA61
6 ALSHIMALI (IRE) (28) 013013 D
9-4 (5)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Gharbeya (USA) Josephine Gordon
Ms Liza Judd Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped well when third at Windsor before winning a 7-runner handicap at Brighton (9/2) Backed that up when third of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 28 days ago, blindfold removed late and very slowly away Leading contender back over the minimum trip TFRHHHHH BHA60
7 SO SMART (IRE) (16) 033402 D 6 9-4 (1)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Model Looks (IRE) Tyler Heard THE NOT SO SMART PARTNERSHIP Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Ballyhane Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWTypically a front-runner and ran creditably from lower all-weather mark when second of 11 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago, no answer once the winner swept past Can be competitive off same mark but may have company for the lead here. TFRHHHII
8 SPENDMORE LANE (GB) (18) 200025
B f Mayson - Capesthorne (IRE)
Mrs S. L. Loughnane
Br Highfield Farm LLP
3 9-4 (8)
Rossa Ryan
David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWSettled better previous two starts, backing up Lingfield second when creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 18 days ago, running on One to consider back down in grade. TFRHHHHI BHA60
9
GUSTAV GRAVES (GB) (21) 556621 CD 7 9-1 (9)
B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Bondesire
Big Lachie Syndicate
Joanna Mason
Derek Shaw, Sproxton
Br Elwick Stud A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW6-time C&D winner Had fallen in weights and improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at this C&D (3/1) 21 days ago by 1 1/4 lengths from Sam’s Xpress, justifying support. Ought to go well again now back in the groove TFRHHHHI BHA57
10 SHE WENT WHOOSH (IRE) (16) 504000 D
B f Profitable (IRE) - Lady Tipperary (FR)
Mikkel Mortensen (5)
(4)
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Framont Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWOffered little on first outing since leaving Richard Hannon (sold only 1,000 gns) when tenth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 16 days ago (reported to have lost her action). Best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA49
2024: WONDER 3 9 7 Dylan Hogan 4-11 (James Fanshawe) 6 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Hood worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5. Stewards Note:
SHE WENT WHOOSH: Following its run on 8/11/2025 it was reported that the horse its lost action.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Sam’s Xpress (IRE), 9-2 Gustav Graves (GB), 5-1 Alshimali (IRE), 8-1 Level Up (IRE), 10-1 So Smart (IRE), Spendmore Lane (GB), 11-1 Invincible Crown (IRE), 33-1 Basholo (IRE), She Went Whoosh (IRE), 66-1 Candy Warhol (USA)
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £ 639,807 in racecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 15th September to 31st December 2025.
