Race preview from Weatherbys
It is an absolute pleasure to be sponsoring the Weatherbys Stallion Book Fillies’ Handicap at Wolverhampton this afternoon, a Class 5 event staged over seven furlongs.
Ten runners are set to go to post andtheweightsareheadedbySeb Spencer’s Jenni, although regular rider Rose Dawes will take off 5lbs in the saddle. The four-year-old Mehmas filly won at Musselburgh over this trip in May and has since dropped to just 1lb above that winning mark, but is winless in six startsontheAll-Weather.
Michael Appleby won this race last year with Noisy Music and the daughter of Showcasing returns in abidforback-to-backsuccessesin thecontest.Thefour-year-oldhasa terrific record here at the track and arrives on the back of a course and distancevictorylasttime,stayingon stronglyfromoffthepace.
The lightly raced Hilltop has been below-parthelasttwicebutstarted the year with a close second at Chelmsford and victory at Lingfield, so clearly has the ability to bounce back. The James Tate yard is in red-hot form at present and, whilst Waiting For Love hasn’t quite returnedinthesameformthisterm, theMuhaararfillywasanimpressive seven-length winner of a novice at
this track last year. The four-yearold has slipped markedly in the weights and is a big player with the stableflyinghigh.
Three-year-olds have taken the last two renewals of this contest and Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole’s Graduated is an intriguing contender. Whilst winless since taking an Epsom maiden last year, the Twilight Son filly has been the model of consistency in handicaps this term, having finished in the top three on all of her last four starts. HerthirdintheBrightonSprintSeries Finallasttimereadsstronglyasshe dropsdowninclasshere.
Portsoken is another interesting three-year-old for John & Sean Quinn having caught the eye on handicap debut at Newcastle last time, making her challenge on the wing and just tiring a little late on. Still a maiden, she remains the most unexposed in this field and can make her mark in handicaps this year. Archie Watson’s Blue Empress is another maiden in the field searching for a first victory, but the Blue Point filly has showed good course form with a second here in April and fourth in July. She has slid down the weights and is beginning to look well treated having snuck in here right at the bottom.
FOURTH RACE 5.55
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD
THE PERFECT WILLS & ESTATE PLANNERS LTD EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BAND D) (EBF RESTRICTED RACE QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £6800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2902, 2nd £1450, 3rd £726, 4th £362. (Penalty Value £3672) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Appleby (75 wins from 587 runners, 13%) runs DANKISHN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs DANKISHN LONGEST TRAVELLER: MADAME KOKO trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 145 miles.
Having been touched off on debut, DELUDED faced a stiff task but was noted making some late gains when midfield in a big-field sales’race atYork 4 weeks ago He looks open to progress returned to calmer waters and can make full use of his handy inside berth. Newcomer Queen Kassi is very much bred to make a 2-y-o and is feared despite the widest draw of all to operate from. Fellow debutant Personal Pride and Pantile’s Gift are others worthy of a second look
1.DELUDED (IRE) 2.QUEEN KASSI 3.PERSONAL PRIDE
1 DANKISHN (IRE) (-)
B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Dashing Diamond (IRE)
Mr Michael Appleby
Mason Paetel (5)
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Mr Daniel Crowley Trade Access Panels Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled April 20 EUR13,000 foal, EUR17,000 yearling, Sioux Nation gelding Dam 11.3f winner who stayed 1 3/4m Mix on breeding and the betting can prove a useful guide as to expectations. Drawn wider than ideal in stall 11 TFRHHHII BHA-
2 DELUDED (IRE) (30) 20
B c Shaman (IRE) - Serenity Dove
Laurence Bellman and Partner
9-7 (3)
Paddy Bradley
Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket
Br Ringfort Stud Ltd Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEW£8,000 yearling, Shaman colt. Close second in weak Chelmsford novice on debut and he faced a stiff task when midfield in big-field York sales’ race later last month. Likely he can progress now returned to this less exacting company and he’s high on the shortlist from a handy draw TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 PANTILE’S GIFT (GB) (15) 0
9-7 (10)
B g Advertise - Cambridgeshire (IRE) Josephine Gordon
Moores Racing Jack Morland, Newmarket
Br Pantile Stud & Mantonbury Stud Private Jet Media Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced gelding. 28/1, hinted at ability amid inexperience when seventh of 13 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut 15 days ago. Likely he can build on that TFRHHHII BHA-
4 PERSONAL PRIDE (GB) (-)
9-7 (7)
B g A’Ali (IRE) - Seamisst Taryn Langley (5)
John Cook & Partner
Br Bearstone Stud
David Simcock, Newmarket
David Simcock Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled April 7. 14,000 gns yearling, A’ali gelding Half-brother to 1m winner Flamborough Head Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart 5f-7f winner Aetna out of 2-y-o 5f winner On The Brink Newcomer to note kicking off in an ordinary affair TFRHHHII BHA-
5 ZIAD (GB) (23) 0
B c Mehmas (IRE) - Take A Deep Breath
9-7 (4)
Jack Doughty
Mr Naser Buresli John Butler, Newmarket
Br Plantation Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW EUR20,000 2-y-o, Mehmas colt. 16/1, offered little when eighth of 10 in maiden at Ffos Las (6f, good) on debut 23 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 ACTUALLY ANN (GB) (25) 0
B f Mohaather - Accolade
One More Moment of Madness
9-2 (1)
Pierre-Louis Jamin
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
Br Accolade Partnership Pump Technology Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWMohaather filly who went with little promise when ninth of 10 in maiden (14/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) on debut 25 days ago, flashing tail soon after start. Very much best watched at present. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 BELLE FORCE (GB) (30) 0
B f Land Force (IRE) - Blushing Beauty
Rowdown Racing Partnership
9-2 (6)
Georgia Dobie
Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br Perry Bloodstock & Highclere Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced filly Ninth of 10 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f, 80/1) on debut 30 days ago, always behind TFRHIIII BHA-
8
MADAME KOKO (GB) (24) 56
Ch f Kameko (USA) - Lavetta
HORIZON THOROUGHBREDS
Hollie Doyle
John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Br The Lavetta Partnership JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSentoff16/1andshowedpromiseamidstobviousgreennesswhenfifthof10inmaidenatCatterick(7f,good)ondebutinJuly However,wentbackwards from that when sixth of 8 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.1f) 24 days ago. Low-grade nurseries promise to be more her thing after this TFRHHHII BHA-
9 QUEEN
KASSI
(GB) (-)
B or Br f Sands of Mali (FR) - Street Jazz
9-2 (12)
Nicola Currie
The Cool Silk Partnership Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
Br The Cool Silk Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled April 22 Sands of Mali filly. Sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Sahara Dancer and half-sister to useful 5f-6f winner Rhythm N Hooves and 2-y-o 5f winner Jazzy Princess. Draw in 12 evidently not ideal but she’s bred to be a speedy juvenile and starts out in a winnable race Claims. TFRHHHHI BHA-
10 SHABTI (GB) (-)
B f Without Parole - Petits Fours
9-2 (9)
William Cox
Berkeley Dollar Powell Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
Br Mrs D. Joly, D. Powell & A. Richardson Pump Technology Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 13 5,000 gns foal, 10,000 gns yearling, Without Parole filly Half-sister to 1 1/4m winner Fortnum. Dam maiden (would have stayed at least 1 1/2m). TFRHHHII BHA-
11 STEPINMYDIRECTION (IRE) (42) 5
B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Ceimeanna Coise (IRE)
Laura Pearson
Mrs S. L. Loughnane David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br Ms D. O’Brien
Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced filly. 14/1, showed a bit having helped force pace when fifth of 9 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good to firm) on debut 42 days ago. Possible she’ll come on for that TFRHHHII BHA-
12 WE RIDE AT DAWN (GB) (-)
9-2 (2)
Ch f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Dawn of Reckoning Darragh Keenan
Mrs Wendy Edwards Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn
Br Mascalls Stud High View Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled May 16 10,000 gns yearling, Lope Y Fernandez filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1 1/4m), half-sister to top-class winner up to 2 1/2m Subjectivist out of useful 2-y-o 1m winner (stayed 1 1/2m) Reckoning Betting can prove a useful guide as to expectations on debut TFRHHHII BHA-
2024:(See Div 1)
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
DELUDED: Following its run on 21/8/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Deluded (IRE), 9-2 Queen Kassi (GB), 8-1 Personal Pride (GB), 10-1 Pantile’s Gift (GB), 11-1 Madame Koko (GB), Stepinmydirection (IRE), 18-1 Dankishn (IRE), 22-1 We Ride At Dawn (GB), 25-1 Shabti (GB), 33-1 Ziad (GB), 40-1 Actually Ann (GB), 100-1 Belle Force (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 6.30
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE WEATHERBYS STALLION BOOK FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £7600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3138, 2nd £1569, 3rd £784, 4th £392, 5th £196. (Penalty Value £3977.84) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Appleby (75 wins from 587 runners, 13%) runs NOISY MUSIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tate (6 wins from 10 runners, 60%) runs WAITING FOR LOVE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: JENNI trained by S Spencer, PORTSOKEN trained by J & S Quinn, both Malton, 145 miles.
HILLTOP is better judged on her Lingfield win and Chelmsford placing than her disappointing Haydock effort, and the return to all-weather could spark a revival Jenni can be excused her last run when going off too hard and shouldn’t be taken lightly back on all-weather. Noisy Music has stall 10 to overcome but has proven her effectiveness here with two C&D victories, the latest coming last month, and ought to remain competitive from a handicapping viewpoint.
1 JENNI (IRE) (32) 310503 D
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Inuk (IRE)
4 9-13 (7)
Rose Dawes (5)
TIHR Syndicate Seb Spencer, Malton
Br Tally-Ho Stud Eco-Power Racing, Tihr
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a 7f handicap at Musselburgh in May. Finished third of 4 in handicap at Chepstow (7/2) 32 days ago when going off too hard and weakening, that run can be excused Not dismissed back on all-weather. TFRHHHHI BHA69
2 WAITING FOR LOVE (GB) (18) 14-6650C
4 9-12 (1)
B f Muhaarar - Furqaan (IRE) Darragh Keenan
Mr A. Dale James Tate, Newmarket
Br Mr A. Dale
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who was below form when seventh of 10 in a 9f handicap here (11/2) 18 days ago. Back down in trip today, which should suit better TFRHHHII BHA68
3 HILLTOP (GB) (15) 56-2160DBF
B f New Bay - Poetic Queen (IRE)
Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook
4 9-12 (3)
Nicola Currie
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Oakmere Homes (North West) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Won a 7f handicap at Lingfield in August after finishing 2nd at Chelmsford Finished 8th of 10 in 7f handicap at Haydock (11/4) 15 days ago, disappointing when reverting to patient tactics despite getting a clear run. Return to AW could see a revival of earlier promise. TFRHHHHH BHA68
4 CAPUCHINERO (GB) (22) 010145CD
B m Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Ape Attack
6 9-10 (8)
Dominique van der Kraats (7) Middleham Park Racing, A Haynes Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Br Chasemore Farm Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who finished fifth of 5 at Ffos Las (12/1) 22 days ago, running below form Could bounce back now returning to AW with cheekpieces removed. TFRHHHII BHA66
5 NOISY MUSIC (IRE) (32) 462061CD 4 9-10 (10)
B f Showcasing - Music Show (IRE)
J & A Young (Racing) Limited
Joey Haynes
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Jayplas
TIMEFORMVIEW Back to winning ways in 12-runner handicap over C&D (9/2) 32 days ago, racing off the pace before staying on to lead near line Stall 10 not ideal but should remain competitive from a handicapping perspective. TFRHHHHI BHA66
B f James Garfield (IRE) - Vastitas (IRE) Jack Doughty
The Rogues Gallery Jack Jones, Newmarket
Br Rathbarry Stud Eco Rider, UK Packaging Supplies Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Has a previous course win but form declined with poor recent runs Finished last of 12 in AW handicap at Kempton (6/1) 32 days ago when racing too freely TFRHHIII BHA69
7 PORTSOKEN (GB) (9) 52334
3 9-8 (6)
B f Goken (FR) - Ursulina (IRE) Mason Paetel (5)
Chasemore Farm John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Br Chasemore Farm JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Chasemore Farm LLP
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed fair form in maiden/novice company before finishing fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (11/1) 9 days ago, travelled better than usual but weakened late. Needs to find a bit of improvement TFRHHHII BHA67
1-2-3: 1.HILLTOP 2.JENNI (IRE) 3.NOISY MUSIC (IRE)
8
DARK SUN (GB) (47) 042346
B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Solar Gold (IRE)
Miss J. C. Blackwell
Br Cayton Park Stud Ltd
4 9-6 (4)
Laura Coughlan (3)
James Bennett, Wantage
James Bennett Racehorse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise with placed efforts in summer before finishing sixth of 9 in a handicap at Lingfield (12/1) 47 days ago. Needs to recapture earlier form TFRHHHII BHA62
9 GRADUATED (GB) (20) 343333D
B f Twilight Son - Collegiate (IRE)
Mark Albon & Chris Stedman
3 9-4 (9)
Gina Mangan
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Scarlett Knipe Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWProving consistent with third-place finishes in last four handicaps, most recently in 6f handicap at Brighton (5/1) 20 days ago looking one-paced late on Step up to 7f on AW may suit based on previous efforts. TFRHHHII BHA63
10 BLUE EMPRESS (IRE) (26) 400040
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Natalisa (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing XXXVI & Partner
3 8-12 (2)
Hollie Doyle
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran well when 4th of 9 at this C&D in July but wasn’t in the same form when 8th of 10 in handicap at Southwell over 6f (5/1) 26 days ago. May appreciate return to this C&D. TFRHHHII BHA57
2024: NOISY MUSIC (IRE) 3 9 6 Frederick Larson 5-2 (Michael Appleby) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 9.
Stewards Note:
BLUE EMPRESS: Following its run on 25/8/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Noisy Music (IRE), 11-2 Hilltop (GB), 13-2 Jenni (IRE), 8-1 Graduated (GB), 9-1 Waiting For Love (GB), 10-1 Portsoken (GB), Blue Empress (IRE), 12-1 Capuchinero (GB), 14-1 Dark Sun (GB), 16-1 Rogue Dancer (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 7.00
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE ABBI BETTLES TRAVEL COUNSELLORS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (103 wins from 1108 runners, 9%) runs TOUSSAROK & UNDER CURFEW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (14 wins from 56 runners, 25%) runs LATIN
WEIGHTWATCHER: A PINT OF BEAR won off a handicap mark of 62, his rating is now down 8lb to 54. LONGEST TRAVELLER: WOODRAFFF trained by R Carr, Stillington, 134 miles. nity after twice on AW
UNDER CURFEW has been showing consistent form in recent sprints, finishing a strong second at Bath just 7 days ago after having to angle wider than the winner This versatile veteran looks primed for success. Woodrafff kept on well for third at Newcastle recently despite traffic issues, while A Pint Of Bear returns to a track where he’s been successful previously
1 HINT OF THE JUNGLE (IRE) (16) 045541C 4 9-9
B g Bungle Inthejungle - Hint of Red (IRE)
Ms Denise Tibbett
Br Newlands House Stud
Darragh Keenan
Mike Murphy, Westoning
TIMEFORM VIEW Had been showing modest form before winning handicap at Southwell (7/1) 16 days ago. Remains to be seen if can back that up stepping up in trip TFRHHHII BHA55
2 A PINT OF BEAR (IRE) (19) 60030-5CD 7 9-8 (1)
Gr g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Heart of An Angel
Homecroft Wealth Paul J Dixon & Partners
Joey Haynes
Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Willie Musson Racing Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWRan good third over C&D last December from 25/1 Fifth of 11 in handicap at Brighton (16/1) 19 days ago, slowly into stride after 9-month absence and never threatening Should be sharper today returning to a track where previously successful, though has now gone 17 races without a win TFRHHHHI BHA54
3 GILT EDGE (GB) (18) 5150-20CD
B m Havana Gold (IRE) - Bright Edge
Mr S Bishop and Mr C Mason
Br Christopher & Annabelle Mason
9 9-8 (4)
Gina Mangan
Christopher Mason, Caerwent
TIMEFORMVIEW Course and distance winner but finished last of 8 in handicap here (13/2) 18 days ago, dropping back quickly. Needs a drop in the weights to be competitive again TFRHHIII BHA54
4 VALADERO (IRE) (19) 5-56022
4 9-7 (8)
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Fiuntach (IRE) Hollie Doyle
The New Zealand Racing Syndicate
Brian Toomey, Chalfont St Giles
Br Irish National Stud Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWShowing improved form with two consecutive second places including runner-up of 11 in handicap at Brighton (11/2) 19 days ago. Still seeking first win after 25 career starts Cheekpieces back on could help the cause on return to AW TFRHHHII BHA53
5 TWITCH (NZ) (18) 000340D
8 9-6 (12)
Br g Power - La Muchacha (NZ) Non Runner
Equestrian R Infinity Ltd
Br P I Foreman & S A Sharrock
NON-RUNNER
Craig Benton, Epsom
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden after 23 starts who finished third twice on AW in May before running fifth of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (4/1) 106 days ago, giving his running with cheekpieces. NON RUNNER TFRHHHII BHA52
6 TOUSSAROK (GB) (19) 0-01343DBF
BHA
7 9-6 (10)
B g Iffraaj - Frangipanni (IRE) Jack Doughty
Royale Racing Syndicate
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Lord Margadale Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 7f handicap in July and placed twice since, most recently when third of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7/2) 19 days ago, running well TFRHHHII BHA52
7 STEP ALONG (GB) (18) 205336 BF
3 9-5 (9)
Gr f Havana Grey - Step Sister Connor Planas (3) Muir Racing Partnership - Deauville William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Third twice in 7f handicaps before finishing last of 6 at Chepstow (9/4) 18 days ago in a run that can be excused May be better suited to 6f based on previous efforts. TFRHHIII BHA54
8
SAIDHA (GB) (15) 055656 3 9-5 (6)
Ch f Circus Maximus (IRE) - Hairspray
The Mark Usher Racing Club
Nicola Currie
Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br Stoneham Park Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWStill seeking a first win after 9 starts and finished sixth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (16/1) 15 days ago, staying on final furlong but never challenging after meeting trouble May need further weight relief to be competitive. TFRHHIII BHA54
9 LATIN (IRE) (106) 606335 4 9-4 (3)
B g No Nay Never (USA) - Hazakiyra (IRE)
GTS Racing
Br Lynch Bages Ltd
Paddy Bradley
James Owen, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden after 23 starts who finished third twice on AW in May before running fifth of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (4/1) 106 days ago, giving his running with cheekpieces Returns with headgear removed back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA50
10 UNDER CURFEW (GB) (7) 030352 C
Ch g Stimulation (IRE) - Thicket
9 9-3 (2)
William Carson
SF Racing Club Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Llety Farms Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran with good recent sprint form, including third at Brighton. Second of 12 in handicap at Bath (7/1) 7 days ago with headgear refitted, staying on well after angling wider than winner Versatile performer who merits serious consideration TFRHHHHH BHA49
11 WOODRAFFF (GB) (12) 041403D
4 9-3 (11)
B g Eqtidaar (IRE) - Musical Dream Jonny Peate
Colin Dorman and Tommy Dorman
Br Savoch Oaks
Ruth Carr, Stillington
William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEW Won 7f handicap at Beverley (10/3) in July Kept on well for third of 11 in AW handicap at Newcastle (13/2) 12 days ago when denied a clear run over 1f out. Player TFR
12 ZARAMARA (GB) (54)
46506
3 9-1 (5)
B f Land Force (IRE) - Mops Angel Mason Paetel (5)
Mick Appleby Racing
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Michael Appleby Trade Access Panels Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Little shown in five starts, including sixth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (14/1) 54 days ago when racing freely in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHIIII BHA50
2024: SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX (IRE) 4 9 1 Kaiya Fraser 3-1 (John Butler) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 12.
Stewards Note:
STEP ALONG: Following its run on 2/9/2025 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. WOODRAFFF: Following its run on 8/9/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run 1f out.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Hint of The Jungle (IRE), Under Curfew (GB), 6-1 Latin (IRE), 7-1 Valadero (IRE), 17-2 Woodrafff (GB), 9-1 Toussarok (GB), 14-1 A Pint of Bear (IRE), 16-1 Gilt Edge (GB), Step Along (GB), 28-1 Saidha (GB), 33-1 Zaramara (GB), RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
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SEVENTH RACE 7.30
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BRIDEY JO BARBERS
WOMBOURNE
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS
KARAKULA cemented an excellent start to her handicap career when landing a C&D handicap a fortnight ago and her follow-up claims appear to be bright from 3lb higher Blea Tarn is a potential improver, while Jack Sparowe requires a market check down in class.
1-2-3: 1.KARAKULA 2.BLEA TARN 3.JACK SPAROWE (IRE)
1
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Red Stars (IRE) Darragh Keenan Northumbria Leisure Ltd
John Butler, Newmarket
Br Newtown Anner Stud Northumbria Leisure Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Tenth of 14 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good, 50/1) 16 days ago. May strip fitter for that and this represents a big drop in class. TFRHHHHI BHA65
2 PHOTON (IRE) (17) 2400-50
B g Shalaa (IRE) - Alexander Queen (IRE) Paddy Bradley Homecroft Wealth Racing Roger Teal, Lambourn
Br Mountarmstrong Stud Homecroft Wealth
3 YOUARENOTFORGIVEN (GB) (22) 5-60003
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Spiliada (FR)
(10)
TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 17 days ago. Should be at peak fitness now TFRHHHII BHA64
7 9-11 (3)
Jack Doughty
Mr D. J. Oseman Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Stilvi Compania & A Jathiere
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2024 9/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Salisbury (8f, soft) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces back on Can make presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA62
4 BLACKWATERFOOT (USA) (66) 5-0061
B g Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Tempus Fugit (USA)
4 9-11 (2)
Pierre-Louis Jamin
RC Syndicate VII Paul Attwater, Upper Lambourn
Br Briland Farm,Robert & Stacy Michell racingclub.com
TIMEFORMVIEW11/2, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Ffos Las (10f, good) 66 days ago. doing well to come from last in a slowly-run affair, Off the track since but he needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA62
5 KARAKULA (GB) (14) 00021CD
Ch f Sea The Moon (GER) - Mix And Mingle (IRE)
Br Deerfield Farm
3 9-8 (5)
Jonny Peate
Mr S Fustok James Ferguson, Newmarket
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Second of 5 over C&D on handicap debut in June (race worked out well) and she produced a career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Has to be taken very seriously from just 3lb higher. TFRHHHHH BHA64
6 LHEBAYEB (GER) (11) 102046 CD BF
B m Alhebayeb (IRE) - Lady Gabrielle (IRE)
Br Mount Coote Stud
7 9-5 (12)
Dylan Hogan
Mr Douglas Boddy Richard Price, Hereford
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner 3 wins from 14 runs this year Latest win at Chepstow in June. Last of 6 in handicap at Ffos Las (7.4f, heavy, 5/2) 11 days ago. Back up in trip and likely to bounce back given overall profile TFRHHHII BHA56
7 BLEA TARN (GB) (64) 060 3 9-4 (9)
B g Cracksman - Albertine Rose
Non Runner
Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Oakmere Homes, Oakmere Homes (North West) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced maiden Eighth of 9 in novice (80/1) at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 64 days ago. Makes handicap debut for successful yard and he could be a different proposition TFRHHHHI BHA60
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (103 wins from 1108 runners, 9%) runs YOUARENOTFORGIVEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 40 runners, 12%) runs YOUARENOTFORGIVEN LONGEST TRAVELLERS: JACK SPAROWE trained by J Butler, KARAKULA trained by J Ferguson, both Newmarket, 125 miles. ) ) s (80/1) days BHA
8
MOYOWASI (GB) (12) 06004
B g Mohaather - Terentia
3 9-2 (4)
Ben Sanderson
Mrs Fitri Hay Charles Hills, Lambourn
Br Mrs F. S. Williams JMH Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 22/1, very good fourth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 12 days ago, slowly away Makes tapeta debut but could do with sharpening his game out of the boxes. TFRHHHII BHA58
9
HAVE YOU A MINUTE (GB) (61) 20-5056CD 5 8-13 (6)
B g Muhaarar - One Second Josephine Gordon T T Racing Tom Tate, Tadcaster
Br C&S BS Ltd, P Reynolds & Blackberry Farm Tom Tate Racing TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 6/1, last of 6 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 61 days ago. Return to the AW in his favour TFRHHIII BHA50
10 PARISIAN PHOENIX (IRE) (22) 054430
3 8-12 (1)
Gr f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Meeting In Paris (IRE) Hollie Doyle Foxtrot Racing Parisian Phoenix Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br A.R.W. Marsh & Irish National Stud Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORMVIEW Cheekpieces on for first time, last of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Ffos Las (10f, soft) 22 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA54
11
VECCHIO (IRE) (19) 50-6000
B g Caravaggio (USA) - Private Paradise (IRE)
5 8-9 (11)
Charlie Bennett
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Ben Sangster Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs Seventh of 9 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good, 16/1) 19 days ago, very slowly away TFRHHIII BHA43
12 NO RELEASE (GB) (165) 242400
3 8-5 (7)
B g Without Parole - Rainbow Spirit Georgia Dobie Don’t Tell The Wives David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop Pragnell
TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) Off 165 days First run for yard after leaving Ed Dunlop and tongue tie replaces blinkers. TFRHHIII BHA47
2024: CHARLOTTE’S WEB (IRE) 3 9 8 Harry Burns 13-8 (Simon & Ed Crisford) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 10.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7.
Stewards Note:
JACK SPAROWE: Following its run on 4/9/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
VECCHIO: Following its run on 1/9/2025 it was reported that the horse was restless and slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Karakula (GB), 11-2 Blackwaterfoot (USA), 13-2 Youarenotforgiven (GB), 11-1 Moyowasi (GB), 14-1 Lhebayeb (GER), 16-1 Parisian Phoenix (IRE), 18-1 Jack Sparowe (IRE), 20-1 Photon (IRE), 22-1 No Release (GB), 25-1 Have You A Minute (GB), 33-1 Vecchio (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PERFECT WILLS & ESTATE PLANNERS LTD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Evans (66 wins from 544 runners, 12%) runs TOP OF PLEINMONT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D M Simcock (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs MR NUGGET LONGEST TRAVELLER: JIMMY MARK trained by W Kittow, Cullompton, 149 miles.
MR NUGGET failed to justify support on the back of an 11-week break when fourth over C&D 18 days ago, yet he was hardly disgraced on that occasion and, lurking on a handy mark, he could be worth chancing in what is a wide-open contest. Jimmy Mark, Honour Whim and Divot are others holding definite claims
1 MR NUGGET (GB) (18) 600344
B g Oasis Dream - Surcingle (USA)
Amo Racing Limited
4 10-0
Darragh Keenan
David Simcock, Newmarket
Br Lofts Hall Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWNow 1lb below the mark he defied at Southwell (11.1f) back in February but not been operating at same level since, off 11 weeks prior to a never dangerous fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago, keeping on gradually. Still, he’s a player in an ordinary
2 JIMMY MARK (IRE) (40) 122252 D
BHA59
5 9-13 (7)
B g Intrinsic - Kodi da Capo (IRE) Hollie Doyle
Mr Peter Lindsey Stuart Kittow, Cullompton
Br D. R. Tucker Etsome Arms Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Bath in April. Good second of 7 in handicap (10/3) at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 40 days ago, edging appreciably left final 100 yds and not quicken close home Expected to be firmly in the mix again back on AW TFRHHHHI BHA58
3 HARLINGTON (FR) (16) 602140CD 4 9-11 (4)
B g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Log Off (IRE) Mason Paetel (5)
The Super Highway Syndicate Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Charles Green
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Latest win at Chepstow in July Seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 4/1) 16 days ago, losing place 3f out Back up in trip now and others preferred at present. TFRHHHII BHA56
4 TOP OF PLEINMONT (GB) (113) 0-50244
B g Recorder - Sequence (IRE)
3 9-5 (2)
Josephine Gordon
Mr Trevor Gallienne David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Queen Elizabeth II Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Chepstow (10f, good to firm) in May, weakening final 1f Best effort previously came when runner-up over C&D which rates a plus on this return from 113 days off. TFRHHHII BHA57
5 DIVOT (GB) (24) 063240
3 9-5 (5)
B g Footstepsinthesand - Western Pearl Jefferson Smith
Mr & Mrs N. Welby William Knight, Newmarket
Br Mr & Mrs N. Welby William Knight Racing Ltd, COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who ran well to make the frame in a trio of AW handicaps earlier this summer. Not at best when seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 9/2) 24 days ago but certainly no forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA57
6 HONOUR WHIM (GB) (12) 555003 3 9-2 (6)
B f Mohaather - Whims of Desire Connor Planas (3) Muir Racing Partnership - Ripon William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Br Mr P Newell & Kirtlington Park Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Windsor (11.4f, good) 12 days ago, no extra inside final 1f Expected to be thereabouts on just her second try on all-weather. TFRHHHHI BHA54
7 ROHILLA (IRE) (22) 005266 4 9-0 (1)
B f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Himalayan Queen Joey Haynes Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Tinnakill Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden following 14 attempts but having gone closer than previously when runner-up at Lingfield (10f) in August she’s not been able to replicate that level either start since, sixth of 7 in handicap at Ffos Las (12f) 3 weeks ago. Others make much more appeal TFRHHIII BHA44
8.30 ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE PERFECT WILLS
LEGACY TRUST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (103 wins from 1108 runners, 9%) runs RYE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 40 runners, 12%) runs RYE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ONE MORE DREAM trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 145 miles.
DRAGONFLYINAMBERshowedmuchimprovedformwhenmakingawinninghandicapdebutatWindsor, having been well backed returning from 10 months off, and looks capable of following up with further progress likely Vape remains in good formhavingwontwiceinAugustandcanbecompetitiveonceagain.FancyDancercanhavealineputthroughherlatestrunatCatterickand could easily get back on track returning toWolverhampton where previously successful UpThe Monk is another to consider
1
Br g Bated Breath - Gracefilly
Ryedale Racing
Sam Feilden (5)
John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Br Simon Wood JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Asset Finance Solutions (UK) Ltd.
TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve-time winner without success in 9 runs but back on track when second of 8 in handicap at Catterick (6/1) 11 days ago, leading until headed final furlong. Another good run possible. TFRHHHII BHA65
2 VAPE (GB) (18) 002112 D 8 9-12 (5)
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Puff (IRE)
Charlie Tucker (7)
Mr J. L. Flint John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend
Br Beaslay Thoroughbreds
TIMEFORMVIEWProducedagoodsecondatSalisburybeforewinningconsecutiveracesatWindsorandChepstowinmid-August.Secondof7in6fhandicapatChepstow (9/2) 18 days ago, chasing leaders and staying on Clearly in a productive spell right now and should be competitive again TFRHHHHI BHA63
3 STYLE KING (IRE) (17) 003601D
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Uae Queen
Strawberry Fields Stud
3 9-12 (6)
Alex Jary (5)
Chris Dwyer, Newmarket
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Strawberry Fields Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown better form on AW, including when third of 10 at this course in June, and won a 6-runner handicap at Lingfield (4/1) 17 days ago when less headstrong than usual with hood refitted Claims if backing that up from a 4lb higher mark. TFRHHHII BHA65
4 FANCY
DANCER
(GB) (33) 121610CD
Gr f Dandy Man (IRE) - Bedouin Dancer (IRE)
3 9-11 (10)
Nicola Currie
SpiritedRacing,DBramhill&Mrs BV Sangster Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
Br Plantation Stud Sangster Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice during summer, including at this course and distance. Finished last of 9 in handicap at Catterick Bridge (15/2) 33 days ago when trapped wide from poor draw and unable to quicken. Should be more competitive returning to Wolverhampton where previously successful TFRHHHHI BHA64
5 BALLSGROVE BOY (GB) (32) 132100CD 3 9-11 (13)
B g Ardad (IRE) - Sweet Wind Music Josephine Gordon
Mr W. Prosser Martin Dunne, Newmarket
Br Houghton-Cranford Partnership Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Has a course win 60 days ago and not seen to best effect when ninth of 12 at Kempton (14/1) 32 days ago when bumped at start and racing wide. Stall 13 isn’t ideal, though TFRHHHII BHA64
6 DRAGONFLY IN AMBER (IRE) (54) 500-1D 3 9-11 (8)
B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Hope So (IRE) Taryn Langley (5)
Mrs Wendy Edwards Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn
Br Mr B. O’Neill High View Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed and much improved back from 10 months off when winning 12-runner handicap at Windsor (6/1) 54 days ago. Further progress a distinct possibility on only his 5th career start. TFRHHHHH BHA64
7 TOMORROW DAY (GB) (9) 342406D 4 9-11 (11)
B g Adaay (IRE) - Midnight Flower (IRE)
Tom Kiely-Marshall (5)
Miss K D Lippiatt Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br Springcombe Park Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFive-time winner but usually at Newcastle, finished sixth of 9 in 7f handicap at Newcastle (9/1) 9 days ago after breathing operation and 5-month break. Wears first-time blinkers on return to 6f TFRHHHII BHA62
8 INITIAL BLUE (IRE) (17) 000034D
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Summer Dream (IRE)
King Power Racing Co Ltd
3 9-9 (9)
Hollie Doyle
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Razza Vedano King Power International Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed better form on AW this season including when third at Kempton (6f) Finished fourth of 7 in handicap at same track (4/1) 17 days ago over 7f, making headway late but effort flattened out. Return to 6f may suit better TFRHHHII BHA62
9 RYE (GB) (17) 6-22465
B f Massaat (IRE) - Get Even
Rye Racing
3 9-9 (2)
Jack Doughty
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Mickley Stud racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Has two seconds from eight starts and was fifth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield over 6f (11/1) 17 days ago, making late headway from rear Yet to win, though TFRHHHII BHA62
10 ATOMIC MASS (IRE) (21) 134550
Br g Havana Gold (IRE) - Fresh Snow (IRE)
Mr B Padgett Racing
3 9-6 (3)
Lewis Chalkley (7)
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br Thomas Hassett Stittenham Farms
TIMEFORM VIEW One career win (in June) came over this trip but finished seventh of 11 at Beverley (11/1) 21 days ago in first-time visor (now removed) TFRHHHII BHA59
11 UP THE MONK (GB) (26) 000031D
3 9-4 (12)
B g Mayson - Angel Song Mason Paetel (5)
Up the Racing Team 4
Br Manor Farm Stud (Rutland)
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Anthony James Insurance Brokers
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form since joining new stable, winning 10-runner handicap at Southwell over 6f (6/1) 26 days ago when getting up late. Remains of interest TFRHHHHI BHA57
12 COAST (GB) (18) 0-00530CD 6 8-9 (1)
B m Aclaim (IRE) - Rio’s Cliffs
Charlie Bennett
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Manton Park Racing & Jane Newett
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual C&D winner but winless in 13 starts, finished last of 10 at this C&D (28/1) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces back on but needs to up his game appreciably TFRHHIII BHA44
13 REBEL REDEMPTION
(GB) (121) 5250-00CD
Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Tempting
8 8-9 (7)
Joey Haynes
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Matthew Eves
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless in 34 runs since August 2022 and finished last of 9 in handicap here (66/1) on most recent outing in May, never going the pace Easy enough to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA40
2024: KOJI (IRE) 3 8 12 Marco Ghiani 20-1 (Ivan Furtado) 11 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 8, 12.
Stewards Note:
FANCY DANCER: Following its run on 18/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by racing wide. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Dragonfly In Amber (IRE), 7-1 Up The Monk (GB), 8-1 Vape (GB), 9-1 Fancy Dancer (GB), 11-1 One More Dream (GB), Style King (IRE), Initial Blue (IRE), 14-1 Tomorrow Day (GB), 16-1 Ballsgrove Boy (GB), Rye (GB), 20-1 Atomic Mass (IRE), 33-1 Coast (GB), 40-1 Rebel Redemption (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
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