Wolverhampton Racecard - Saturday 22nd March by Arena Racing Company

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I wish you all an enjoyable and successful time here at Wolverhampton Racecourse and a safe journey home.

David

Ideson

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RACEDAY TEAM

David Ideson Executive Director

Anthony Gledhill General Manager

Fergus Cameron Clerk of the Course

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SATURDAY 22 MARCH

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

GUY UPTON (Chief Steward), JENNY SWAINSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair),

CATHERINE CHINN (Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair),

ALI GALLIERS-PRATT, TONY McGLONE, GWEN THOMAS, MICHAEL WALTON

STARTERS

CIARAN McKEE

MICHAEL SHERIDAN

JUDGE

PAUL CHAMPION

CLERK OF THE SCALES

CLAUDIA MARELLI

VETERINARY OFFICER

GRAHAM POTTS

SENIOR VETERINARY

SURGEON

ANDREW MILLS

VETERINARY SURGEON

MARCO MARCATILI

SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr STUART COWEN

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr LAURA DAVIES

NURSE

HELEN NEVETT

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

JANE SOUTHAM

MEL BAKER

MICHAEL TURNER

COMMENTATOR

MIKE CATTERMOLE

BETTING RING MANAGER

STEPHEN RANN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DAVID IDESON

GENERAL MANAGER & DESIGNATED

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

ANTHONY GLEDHILL

CLERK OF THE COURSE

FERGUS CAMERON RACEDAY

PHOTOGRAPHER

JONATHAN HIPKISS

CROSS COUNTER - making a winning debut in the 32Red.com EBF Novice Stakes here on 9th December 2017 Less than 12 months later, he became the ﬁrst British-trained winner of the race that stops a nation - the prestigious Melbourne Cup.

jockeys silks

CD = course & distance winner horse’s name and birthplace saddlecloth number

form guide previous performances / = new season - = new year Bold type shows All Weather form

C = course winner

D = distance winner

draw age weight st-lb days since last ran

3 CROSS COUNTER (GB) (100) 11-11 CD

B c Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Waitress (USA) Adam Kirby Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Br Godolphin Emirates S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 5. Teoﬁlo colt. Dam, 6f/7f winner, half-sister to useful 1m winner Woven Lace out of very smart 5f/6f winner Do The Honours. One to note on debut TFR HHHHH BHA100

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse is given a star rating, these are deﬁned below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race HHHHI Good chance of being placed HHHII By no means without a chance

HHIII At least one or two hold stronger claims HIIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope IIIII Can be given little or no chance

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufﬁcient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were conﬁrmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating

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FIRST RACE 4.18

ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (13F ABT 219YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE £30 IN FREE BETS WITH BETUK APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund

£7100 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2932, 2nd £1466, 3rd £733, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) A SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (98 wins from 1068 runners, 9%) runs ABSTRACT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 43 runners, 9%) runs ABSTRACT

WEIGHTWATCHER: ABSTRACT won off a handicap mark of 52, his rating is now down 6lb to 46.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SOMEBODYCOMEGETHER & PRINCE HECTOR trained by J Bedi, Yarm, 170 miles.

Preference is for DAARIS, who found the test inadequate at Lingfield earlier in the month and can go one better than on penultimate start when beaten a nose by Mamdoh over C&D (3lb better off at weights this time). Joseph Parr’s 4-y-o has taken his form up a notch this year, so he rates as an obvious danger once again, with Prince Hector and stable-switcher Arc Zoosve taken to fight out minor honours

1 DAARIS (IRE) (17) 23-3325 CD 6 9-12 (5)

Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Reyaadah

Mason Paetel (5)

Mr Scott Turner Kevin Frost, Newark

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Kevin Frost Racing TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Wasn’t disgraced with the drop in trip/position on the rail against him when ﬁfth of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Lingﬁeld (12f, AW) 17 days ago, inadequate test Has to be taken seriously back up in trip

2 GRAND DUCHESS OLGA (GB) (47) 2553-25 D

B m Sir Percy - Archduchess

Chloe Lyons (7) Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket

(9)

Br Miss K. Rausing Birkett Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, followed a good run with a poor one when last of 5 in handicap at this course (16.6f) 47 days ago. Bounce back required. TFRHHHII BHA60

3 MAJOR MAJOR (IRE) (14) 533-615 5 9-9 (1)

B g Iffraaj - Spinaminnie (IRE)

Richard Hannon Racing Syndicate

Br Linacre House Ltd

NON-RUNNER

Richard Hannon, Marlborough

January when

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Lingfield in January. 4/1, not in same form when fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford (10f) 2 weeks ago. Significantly back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA57

4 ARC ZOOSVE (GB) (49) 22320-6

B g Time Test - Jostle (USA)

4 9-9 (10)

Jack Nicholls (5) Group Equine Racing IX

Seb Spencer, Malton

Br The National Stud New Group Equine Ltd, Eco-Power Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Creditable 1 1/2 lengths sixth of 10 to Mamdoh in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 7 weeks ago, not ideally placed First run for yard after leaving Ivan Furtado. TFRHHHII BHA58

5 SOMEBODYCOMEGETHER (GB) (91) 400020-

Gr m Outstrip - Absent Amy (IRE)

5 9-8 (2)

Shay Farmer (5) Hill House Racing Club Jessica Bedi, Yarm

Br Mr Nigel Hardy

TIMEFORM VIEW Below form when last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 16/1) 3 months ago. Watching brief advised on return. TFRHHIII BHA56

6 COURAGEOUS GOLD (IRE) (29) 5-05

B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Occupation (IRE)

4 9-7 (6)

Taryn Langley (5) Millingbrook Racing & Partners

David Simcock, Newmarket

Br Bernard Cooke David Simcock Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Again ran well below his debut form when never-dangerous ﬁfth of 8 in novice at Southwell (12.1f, 66/1) 29 days ago. Makes handicap debut

(GB) (10) 4-01212 CD BF

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lovely Memory (IRE) Warren Fentiman (3)

Mr J. E. Parr Joseph Parr, Newmarket

Br The Lovely Memory Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in January/February. Ran well when second of 10 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 10 days ago. Looks competitive on form

HHHHI BHA56

PRINCE HECTOR (IRE) (7) 0000-61 C 7 9-2 (4)

B g Camacho - Arabian Pearl (IRE)

Tom Kiely-Marshall

Hill House Racing Club Jessica Bedi, Yarm

Br Mr J. C. Davies

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on recent run to score on his ﬁrst try in classiﬁed company in 9-runner event (11/1) at this course (12.2f) 7 days ago, having run of race Back in a handicap and no reason to think he won’t go well again TFRHHHII BHA50

9 LUMBERJACK (GB) (36) 002-336

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Wood Chorus

Mr M D. I. Usher

6 8-12 (3)

Baz Lewis (5)

Mark Usher, Lambourn

Br Worksop Manor Stud Mark Usher Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to just a poor level when sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 6/1) 36 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA45

10 ABSTRACT (IRE) (17) 00/-6004

Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sense of Purpose (IRE)

Mr A. W. Carroll

7 8-12 (7)

Molly Gunn (3)

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Mill House Racing Limited TIMEFORMVIEW One win from 35 Flat runs. 80/1, fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (12f, AW) 17 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA43

2024: NO CORRESPONDING FIXTURE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Blinkers worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Mamdoh (GB), 5-1 Prince Hector (IRE), 7-1 Courageous Gold (IRE), 8-1 Arc Zoosve (GB), 10-1 Daaris (IRE), 12-1 Grand Duchess Olga (GB), 14-1 Lumberjack (GB), 33-1 Somebodycomegether (GB), Abstract (IRE)

POSITION OF STALLS

7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside

SECOND RACE 4.53

ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FREE BETS WITH BETUK BET CLUB 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 (98 wins from 1068 runners, 9%) runs PORT HEDLAND & WEDGEWOOD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 43 runners, 9%) runs PORT HEDLAND & WEDGEWOOD

WEIGHTWATCHER: THE DEFIANT won off a handicap mark of 69, his rating is now down 9lb to 60. LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE DEFIANT trained by L Dace, Billingshurst, 159 miles.

GUSTAV GRAVES is a hostage to fortune given his run-style but wasn’t beaten far under Clifford Lee here last week and is chanced in the hope everything drops right for them today. Port Hedland is the only runner without a C&D win to his name but made an encouraging start for Tony Carroll at Southwell 3 weeks ago and can build on that. Level Up will pop up again soon.

1-2-3: 1.GUSTAV GRAVES 2.PORT HEDLAND 3.LEVEL UP (IRE)

B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Albany Rose (IRE)

Ruth Carr Racing Club

Br M. E. Broughton

James Sullivan

Ruth Carr, Stillington

William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Three wins from 13 runs last year, including ﬁrst time up here and saving most of his best efforts for the AW Wouldn’t dismiss on return TFRHHHII BHA65

2 LEVEL UP (IRE) (26) 0-06205 CD

B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Kamarinskaya (USA)

Mrs E. Evans

Br Cabalo Ltd

Rossa Ryan

David Evans, Abergavenny

Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 21 runs last year 11/1, creditable ﬁfth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago. Visor back on Suspect he’ll pop up again soon TFRHHHII BHA64

3 PHOENIX BEACH (IRE) (7) 0566-14 CD 6 9-6 (1)

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Inverse (IRE) Kieran O’Neill

Southwell Racing Club Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Br Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Latest win here in March 13/2, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, faring best of those held up TFRHHHII BHA62

4 WEDGEWOOD (GB) (19) 322-062 CD

B m Outstrip - Gorgeous (FR)

5 9-6 (5)

Luke Morris Wedgewood Estates

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Lunways Farm Stud Wedgewood Estates

TIMEFORMVIEW3-time C&D winner Good nose second of 9 to The Deﬁant in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 19 days ago, looking to have sealed things only to ﬁnd herself a touch outbattled by the winner TFRHHHII BHA62

5 GUSTAV GRAVES (GB) (11) 222065 CD

B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Bondesire

7 9-4 (3)

Clifford Lee

Big Lachie Syndicate Derek Shaw, Sproxton

Br Elwick Stud A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW5-timeC&Dwinner Fourwinsfrom18runslastyear 8/1,creditable3/4-lengthﬁfthof9toPhoenixBeachinhandicapatthisC&D11daysago,typically getting going late (ﬁrst start under Clifford Lee). His rider should know more of what he’s about this time and he could be worth chancing TFRHHHHH BHA60

6 THE DEFIANT (GB) (9) 2-25013 CD

9 9-4 (6)

B g Morpheus - Killer Class Jack Dace (7)

Mrs Linda Chester Luke Dace, Billingshurst

Br Mr Frank Brady

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in March. Third of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 16/1) 9 days ago. TFRHHHII

B g Cable Bay (IRE) - In Secret Jack Doughty (3)

Mark Wellbelove & Partner Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br The Earl Cadogan Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden Off 10 weeks, ﬁrst run since leaving Henry Candy when creditable third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 9/1) 21 days ago, typically not settling Should come on for that Interesting. TFRHHHHI BHA53

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THIRD RACE 5.28

ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £7100 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2932, 2nd £1466, 3rd £733, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Varian (39 wins from 155 runners, 25%) runs BAJAN BLUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (3 wins from 34 runners, 9%) runs KINETIC LONGEST TRAVELLERS: MRS MEADER trained by J & S Birkett, BAJAN BLUE trained by R Varian, AIMING HIGH trained by D M Simcock & KINETIC trained by James Owen - all Newmarket, 125 miles.

It’ll be a surprise if there isn’t more to come from BAJAN BLUE after only 2 starts, particularly with 1 1/2m likely to suit, and she can improve past more-established rivals Aiming High and Kinetic.

Ch m Lope de Vega (IRE) - High Hopes

Hayley Turner

Tick Tock Partnership David Simcock, Newmarket

Br Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company

TIMEFORMVIEWCreditable third of 7 in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (11f) 18 days ago, conceding ﬁrst run. On a good mark if she can build on that TFRHHHHI BHA70

2 KINETIC (IRE) (21) 261036 CD 4 9-11 (1)

B f Kodiac - Soul Searcher (IRE)

Deva Racing (DB)

Hector Crouch

James Owen, Newmarket

Br Lynn Lodge Stud Deva Racing Group

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Four wins last year and went in again at Kempton (11f) in February. Not at best when sixth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (11f) 21 days ago but she’s not the type to stay down for long TFRHHHII BHA70

3 BAJAN BLUE (GB) (18) 1-3 C

B f Masar (IRE) - Crystal Path (IRE)

Stay Foolish & Mr G Moss

4 9-9 (4)

Aidan Keeley

Roger Varian, Newmarket

Br B V Sangster Varian Stable Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse debut winner in January 2021. Not seen again until third of 8 in 11f Southwell novice 18 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to come on for the run and 1 1/2m promises to suit Leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA68

4 NOWHERE (GB) (21) 0236-04

Ch f Nathaniel (IRE) - Hereawi

4 9-8 (2)

Sean Levey FITORFAT RACING 1

Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn

Br Lawn Stud Smulders

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden Much better effort for new yard when fourth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (11f) 21 days ago. Needs to build on that now TFRHHHII BHA67

5 BELLA VENETA (GB) (56) 04443-4

B m Belardo (IRE) - World Class

Mr T. Faulkner

6 9-2 (5)

Robert Havlin

Thomas Faulkner, Devauden

Br Deerﬁeld Farm Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer 6/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 56 days ago, left with lot to do Up in trip Hood back on TFRHHHII BHA60

6 MRS MEADER (GB) (147) 060100- D

B m Cityscape - Bavarica

9 8-13 (6)

Sam Feilden (5) Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club

Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket

Br Julia Feilden Birkett Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Bath in September but below par in 2 subsequent runs last autumn Been off for 147 days and probably best watched. TFRHHIII BHA57

Hood worn by No. 1, 5. Visor worn by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Stewards Note:

MRS MEADER: Following its run on 26/10/2024 it was reported that the horse ran ﬂat

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S P’s: 13-8 Bajan Blue (GB), 3-1 Aiming High (GB), 6-1 Kinetic (IRE), 15-2 Nowhere (GB), 10-1 Bella Veneta (GB), 18-1 Mrs Meader (GB)

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Racegoers may take photographs for private use from within the enclosures Flash photography is not permitted at any time Press and commercial photographers may pre-arrange the necessary permission with the Secretary’s Ofﬁce at least 7 days before racing Press and Ofﬁcial Photographers’ should refer to the current BHA Instructions.

RECORD TIMES

5f Quatrieme Ami (GB) (2yo) 13Nov15

6f Mubakker (USA) (2yo)

Kachy (GB) (3yo+) 26Dec18

7f Richard R H B (IRE) (2yo) 23Nov19

7f Mister Universe (GB) (3yo+) 12Mar16

(3yo+) 18Nov19

1m4f Paths Of Glory (GB) (3yo+) 19Oct19

1m6f Tribal Art (IRE) (3yo+) 19Apr22 2m

FOURTH RACE 6.00

ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR NOVICE THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD

THE GAMBLE

RESPONSIBLY

BETMGM RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES

BANDS B, C AND D) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7300 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3115, 2nd £1557, 3rd £779, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £3942) Weights raised 5lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Watson (45 wins from 358 runners, 13%) runs LIGHT CRUSADER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs LIGHT CRUSADER LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRIZZIEBLANCA trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 150 miles.

SUPREME SOVEREIGN lowered the colours of an established sort when making a winning debut at Southwell in November and sure to relish this trip, he can go in again under a penalty. San Juanito’s performance in a handicap last time reads well in the context of this race so he’s a danger, while Outlandish requires a market check on debut

B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Kalandara (IRE) Jason Watson Teme Valley Charles Hills, Lambourn

Br Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough Stonegate Homes

TIMEFORMVIEW Overcame greenness to make a winning start in 11-runner maiden (20/1) at Southwell (7.1f) on debut, also slowly away Off 140 days. Up in trip and sure to progress. TFRHHHHH BHA-

B g City Light (FR) - Roxelana (FR)

Hambleton Racing Ltd XVIII & Partner

Hollie Doyle

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Elevage de Tourgeville, Hilary Erculiani Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 16/1 and offered little when last of 8 in novice at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut Off 7 months Up in trip TFRHHIII BHA-

3 OUTLANDISH (IRE) (-)

B g Calyx - Bean Uasal (IRE)

Mr P Hickman, De Ramsey & Dobson

3 9-2 (5)

Rossa Ryan

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Br Philip & Orla Hore Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW €65,000 yearling, Calyx gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1m Geological and 1m winner Blues Emperor, both useful Dam 6f-7.4f winner Likely type on paper TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 PLYMOUTH BRETHREN (IRE) (-)

B g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Cape Magic (IRE)

The Gredley Family

3 9-2 (4)

Hector Crouch

James Owen, Newmarket

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Unex Group

TIMEFORMVIEW 42,000 gns yearling, Teoﬁlo gelding. Brother to untrustworthy 1 1/2m winner Mhajim and half-brother to 1m winner Secret Account. Newcomer for successful yard TFRHHHII BHA-

5 SAN JUANITO (GB) (22) 53-33

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - One Voice (IRE)

Newsells Park Stud-Ardiles/Brazil/Hoddle

Br Newsells Park Stud

9-2 (3)

Robert Havlin

Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Newsells Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Surpassed previous form when third of 6 in handicap (15/2) at Southwell (8.1f) 22 days ago. That puts him in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA78

6 SPECIAL GHAIYYATH (IRE) (178) 420-

B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Elegant Peace (IRE)

3 9-2 (2)

Callum Shepherd

Mr Jaber Abdullah Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Br John Malone Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Improved from debut when runner-up at Windsor in September Sent off 7/2 but failed badly to back that up when tenth of 11 in novice at Kempton (8f) Off 178 days. TFRHHHII BHA79

7 BEACHBOROUGH GIRL (GB) (138) 50-

Gr f New Bay - Angelic Guest (IRE)

Warren Hill Racing

3 8-11 (9)

Kieran O’Neill

Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Br Wardley Bloodstock Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden Ninth of 11 in maiden (40/1) at Southwell (8.1f). Off 138 days. TFRHIIII BHA-

GRIZZIEBLANCA (IRE) (-)

B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Juste Pour Moi (IRE)

3 8-11 (7)

Clifford Lee

Nick Bradley Racing 51 & Mrs E Burke K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Br Castlefarm Stud Tattersalls

TIMEFORM VIEW€22,000 foal, €47,000 yearling, Kodi Bear ﬁlly Half-sister to 1m winner Rievaulx Raver and 9f-11f winner Solo Mia

Dam unraced half-sister to smart 6f winner Iveagh Gardens. Interesting newcomer for leading yard TFRHHHII BHA-

9 GOOD SHOT (GB) (17) (4lb) 06

Ch f Lightning Spear - Inclyne

Kingsclere Racing Club

3 8-7 (8)

Isobelle Chalmers (7)

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Br Kingsclere Stud Kingsclere Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden 66/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at Kempton (12f) 17 days ago. Down in trip Hood back on but might be one for the longer term TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 9

Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 2, 3, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Supreme Sovereign (IRE), 10-3 San Juanito (GB), 7-1 Grizzieblanca (IRE), 15-2 Outlandish (IRE), 9-1 Plymouth Brethren (IRE), Special Ghaiyyath (IRE), 25-1 Light Crusader (FR), 40-1 Good Shot (GB), 80-1 Beachborough Girl (GB)

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SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR MAIDEN THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD FILLIES AND

THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS B, C AND D) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7300 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3014, 2nd £1507, 3rd £753, 4th £377, 5th £188. (Penalty Value £3820.82) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hughes (39 wins from 205 runners, 19%) runs NIYLA BREEZE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Herrington (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs CARIDA LONGEST TRAVELLER: WISE STARS trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 149 miles.

HAVANA JOY stepped up on her debut effort when runner-up in a 6f novice here 25 days ago and, appealing as the type to progress further, she shades the vote on her first crack at 7f

Niyla Breeze is a newcomer to note with Oisin Murphy an eye-catching booking. Magna Grecia Star and Wise Stars are others fancied to be thereabouts

1 APPETISER (IRE) (-) 3

B f Hello Youmzain (FR) - Entree

Charles Bishop

Mrs Eimear Grant Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Br Awbeg Stud Unlimited ABM Catering Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 38,000 gns yearling, Hello Youmzain ﬁlly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1 3/4m

Entrancement and winner up to 1m Ellade Dam useful French 7.5f-9.5f winner Market can guide on debut TFRHHHII BHA-

2 HAVANA JOY (GB) (25) 32

Gr f Havana Grey - Joquina (IRE)

Mr D J M Rees

3 9-1 (5)

Jason Watson

Charles Hills, Lambourn

Br Mr Jack Spain Stonegate Homes

TIMEFORMVIEWHavana Grey ﬁlly who stepped up on her debut third at Kempton (6f) when second of 9 in novice at this course (6.1f) 25 days ago. Looks the type to progress again with this step up in trip expected to hold no fears. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 LIVE EACH DAY (GB) (28) 0-0

B f Persian King (IRE) - Lady Oak (IRE)

3 9-1 (8)

Marco Ghiani

Wood Hall Stud Limited Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Br Wood Hall Stud Wood Hall Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWPersian King ﬁlly who was never involved after 4 months off/starting out for this yard when eighth of 12 in maiden at Chelmsford (7f) 4 weeks ago. Handicaps will be more her bag after this TFRHHIII BHA-

4 NIYLA BREEZE (GB) (-)

Gr f Kendargent (FR) - Desert Haze

3 9-1 (9)

Oisin Murphy

Neal and Sheralee Grayston Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Br Whatton Manor Stud & Partners Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 42,000 gns yearling, Kendargent ﬁlly. Half-sister to French 1 1/4m/10.5f winner Caligine Dam 7.5f/1m winner Worth a second look with Oisin Murphy an eye-catching booking on debut TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 CUSHTY (IRE) (183) (2lb) 6630-

B f Coulsty (IRE) - Royal Blue Star (IRE)

Formulated Polymer Products, Mrs R Carr

3 8-13 (3)

James Sullivan

Ruth Carr, Stillington

Br Herbertstown House Stud William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEWEasily best effort when third in 7f maiden at Newcastle (7f) in September However, below that level when eighth of 9 in nursery at Ayr (7.2f, good to ﬁrm) later that month. Each-way possibilities back from 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA69

6 MAGNA GRECIA STAR (IRE) (31) (2lb) 3 3 8-13 (10)

B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Where’s Sue (IRE)

Mr Jaber Abdullah

Br Mountain View Stud & J.C B/Stock

Rossa Ryan

James Tate, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type 14/1, third of 9 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on debut 31 days ago. Open to improvement but the draw could have been kinder TFRHHHII BHA-

7 MISS GUINNESS (IRE) (25) (2lb) 04

3 8-13 (2)

B f Soldier’s Call - So Dandy (IRE) Adam Farragher

Maverick Racing

Harry Eustace, Newmarket

Br Paul Callan Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWMakes some appeal on paper and stepped up on debut effort when fourth of 9 in novice (50/1) at this course (6.1f) 25 days ago, outpaced home turn before staying on Step back up in trip promises to suit and she appeals as the type to improve further TFRHHHII BHA-

1-2-3: 1.HAVANA JOY 2.NIYLA BREEZE 3.MAGNA GRECIA STAR (IRE)

WISE STARS (GB) (19) (2lb) 33

B f Showcasing - Itsinthestars

Great Western Racing III

3 8-13 (6)

George Wood

Rod Millman, Cullompton

Br Bearstone Stud Rod Millman Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showcasing ﬁlly who has run to a fair level both starts to date, third of 11 in novice (7/1) at this C&D 19 days ago, having run of race Fancied to give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 CARIDA

(GB) (-) (4lb)

B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Sightseeing

3 8-11 (7)

Dylan Hogan

Mr Allan Davies Michael Herrington, Willoughton

Br John Troy & Highbury Stud Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW 7,000 gns yearling, Havana Gold ﬁlly. Half-sister to 1m winner Blue Hour and 2-y-o 6f winner Francinette Dam unraced. Wears hood TFRHHIII BHA-

10 LADY

MARY (USA) (9) (4lb) 0-0

3 8-11 (1)

Ch f Noble Bird (USA) - Sainted Dancer (USA) Darragh Keenan

Mr Laurence Holder George Scott, Newmarket

Br Oakleaf Farm, Liz Wilson & Norman Wilson SBZ Corporation Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced ﬁlly. Showed more than ﬁrst time up returning from 4 months off when seventh of 10 in novice (66/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 9 days ago. Still, handicaps expected to be more her thing TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 9.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Havana Joy (GB), 9-2 Niyla Breeze (GB), Wise Stars (GB), 15-2 Magna Grecia Star (IRE), 10-1 Cushty (IRE), 11-1 Appetiser (IRE), 12-1 Miss Guinness (IRE), 22-1 Live Each Day (GB), 33-1 Lady Mary (USA), 40-1 Carida (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 7.00

SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE BOOST YOUR ACCA AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £9000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Watson (45 wins from 358 runners, 13%) runs BLUE EMPRESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs BLUE EMPRESS

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MINI MAC trained by C Dunnett, Norwich, 173 miles.

PARTY BEAR showed much-improved form on the back of 6 months off when second on handicap debut here (6f) in January. She appeals as the type to do better still, including at this longer trip, so could be the answer from a handy draw. Beta Reader did well to overcome a poor draw when making a winning handicap debut over C&D 11 days ago and he could yet have more to offer Kathleen’s Glory, Kamekist and Pageant are a trio of handicap newcomers to note, too.

1.PARTY BEAR (IRE) 2.BETA READER 3.KATHLEEN’S GLORY (IRE)

(GB) (26) 0-23

Ch g Kameko (USA) - The Chemist Charles Bishop

Mrs Edelle Logan Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Br David Redvers Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Kameko gelding who matched previous best when third of 12 on qualifying run in a C&D maiden 26 days ago. Switch to handicaps promises to suit now for all his draw could have been kinder TFRHHHII BHA68

2 BLUE EMPRESS (IRE) (17) 62-354

B f Blue Point (IRE) - Natalisa (IRE) Hollie Doyle

Middleham Park Racing XXXVI & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Tattersalls

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced ﬁlly. 5/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago. Each-way possibilities with cheekpieces on 1st time TFRHHHII BHA68

3 MINI MAC (IRE) (35) 1004-00

9-9 (4)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Wealth of Words Kieran O’Neill

Frustration Racing

Br Yeomanstown Stud

Christine Dunnett, Norwich

Christine Dunnett Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of novice at Brighton in October but just one creditable effort on AW since and he ran poorly starting out for new yard when last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 35 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHIII BHA68

4 MAIDS HEAD (IRE) (17) 33523-3

B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Nashmiah (IRE)

C. J. Murﬁtt & Les Boyer

Br Ballyhane (Rathbride) Unlimited

9-9 (2)

Benoit de la Sayette

Marco Botti, Newmarket

Marco Botti Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Pinatubo ﬁlly who continued theme of consistent efforts when third of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago, headway under 2f out and running on Should be competitive again from a handy draw TFRHHHII BHA68

5 BAD

HABITS

(IRE) (18) 60-0200

B g Kodiac - Key To Power

Mrs Ruth A. Carr

Br Tally-Ho Stud

9-8 (1)

James Sullivan

Ruth Carr, Stillington

William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who has offered little in pair of Southwell handicaps upon joining present stable Can only be watched at present. TFRHHIII BHA67

6 KATHLEEN’S GLORY (IRE) (28) 56-0

B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Leaf (IRE)

9-7 (5)

Robert Havlin Blackhurst Racing

Br Leaf Partnership

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWTen Sovereigns ﬁlly who hasn’t gone without promise in trio of novice/maidens, off 5 months prior to ﬁnishing seventh of 12 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f) 28 days ago. Represents leading stable and feasible to expect improvement now handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA66

7 PAGEANT (IRE) (28) 56-0

B f Wootton Bassett - Dramatically (USA)

9-6 (6)

Daniel Muscutt

Mr D Smith, Mrs J Magnier & Mr M Tabor James Fanshawe, Newmarket

Br Coolmore Ashford Stud of 5095

TIMEFORMVIEWWootton Bassett filly who ran below form of first 2 starts after 4 months off when eleventh of 12 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f, 17/2) 28 days ago. However, pedigree/connections offer hope for better still now handicapping and market confidence would look interesting TFRHHHII BHA65

1-2-3:

BETA READER (GB) (11) 050-1 CD

B g Study of Man (IRE) - Beta

Kingsley Park Owners Club

9-5 (9)

Callum Shepherd

Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Br Miss K. Rausing Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced winner Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D (11/1) 11 days ago, overcoming a poor draw with a strong ﬁnish Expected to be bang there with further progress in the ofﬁng TFRHHHHI BHA64

9 PARTY BEAR (IRE) (70) 035-2 BF

B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - First Party

Wolf Pack 6 & Partners

Br Drumlin Bloodstock

9-5 (3)

Clifford Lee

K. R. Burke, Leyburn

KB Spigot Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWNot without promisein a trio of 2-y-o maiden/novice events and much improved after 6 months off whengood second of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 70 days ago., keeping on In good hands and feasible to think she can do better still now stepped up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA64

10 SOVEREIGN CLASS (IRE) (30) 245

B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Madam Baroque

Nick Bradley Racing 19 and partner

9-5 (8)

Oliver Stammers

Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Br Norelands & Hamish McCalmont B/stock Indication Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced maiden Fifth of 7 in maiden (10/1) at Newcastle (8f) 30 days ago. Handicaps will be more suitable now but opening mark demands progress if she’s to ﬁgure TFRHHHII BHA64

11 FORTUNAS DREAM (IRE) (47) 060-6

B f Shaman (IRE) - Luna Forest (IRE)

Mr J. Butler

Br Deer Forest Stud

9-3 (10)

Darragh Keenan

John Butler, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden Sixth of 8 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 47 days ago. First run for yard after leaving William Muir & Chris Grassick Hood on 1st time Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA62

B g Land Force (IRE) - Vespasia

J Palmer-Brown & Partner Richard Hannon, Marlborough Br Mrs F. S. Williams

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA62

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Hood worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 6, 7.

Stewards Note:

BLUE EMPRESS: Following its run on 5/3/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Beta Reader (GB), 5-1 Party Bear (IRE), 11-2 Kathleen’s Glory (IRE), 15-2 Kamekist (GB), 8-1 Pageant (IRE), 9-1 Maids Head (IRE), 11-1 Blue Empress (IRE), 16-1 Sovereign Class (IRE), 25-1 Fortunas Dream (IRE), 40-1 Mini Mac (IRE), 66-1 Bad Habits (IRE)

ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETUK 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 (98 wins from 1068 runners, 9%) runs INIT TOGETHER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 43 runners, 9%) runs INIT TOGETHER

WEIGHTWATCHER: IT’S A LOVE THING won off a handicap mark of 70, his rating is now down 6lb to 64. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR NUGGET trained by D M Simcock, Newmarket, 125 miles.

SCEPTIC left last year’s exploits in his wake when running out a ready winner of a C&D handicap 11 days ago and, remaining with plenty of handicapping scope on old form, he’s selected to follow up now he’s back up and running. Mr Nugget and Init Together are just a couple of dangers in a race containing a host of in-form sorts

1-2-3: 1.SCEPTIC (IRE) 2.MR NUGGET 3.INIT TOGETHER

1 PRINCE ALI (GB) (10) 010-101 CD

Br g Twilight Son - Desert Liaison

Faulkner & Jenkins

Robert Havlin

Thomas Faulkner, Devauden

Br Hungerford Park Stud Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time course winner who turned in his best effort for some time to make it 3 wins from last 5 starts in 7-runner C&D handicap 10 days ago, by 3/4 length from Golspie. Respected again in present groove TFRHHHII BHA65

2 MR NUGGET (GB) (18) 0-24416 BF

B g Oasis Dream - Surcingle (USA)

4 9-9 (5)

David Egan Amo Racing Limited

David Simcock, Newmarket

Br Lofts Hall Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWConﬁrmed previous promise when off the mark in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) last month and had excuses when sixth of 8 in handicap back at that venue 18 days ago. No surprise to see a better showing and he’s unexposed at this sort of trip TFRHHHHI BHA65

3 NEXT TRICK (IRE) (25) 050-304

B f Bated Breath - Oriental Magic (GER)

Mojave Thoroughbred Partners

Br Kildaragh Stud

4 9-8 (4)

Hollie Doyle

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who ran well starting out for new yard when third at Kempton (1m) in January Disappointing next time but step back in right direction when fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 25 days ago. Steps back up in trip now. TFRHHHII BHA64

4 IT’S A LOVE THING (GB) (16) 000-031 CD 7 9-8 (8)

B g Intrinsic - Lady Kyllar

Duke of Appletreewick

Br Malih L. Al Basti

George Wood

Sam England, Guiseley

Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who took advantage of much-reduced mark when taking 7-runner handicap (5/2) at Newcastle (10.2f) 16 days ago, seen to good effect having dictated a slow tempo. May not ﬁnd circumstances so favourable here, though TFRHHHII BHA64

5 GOLSPIE (IRE) (10) 5504-52 5 9-7 (7)

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Surrey Storm

Patrick Morris

Br Ballinacurra Stud Ltd

Paddy Bradley

Patrick Morris, Prescot

TIMEFORMVIEWFifteen runs since debut victory for Eve Johnson Houghton as a 2-y-o but lines up on the back of a good C&D second behind re-opposing Prince Ali 10 days ago, that despite not being ideally placed TFRHHHII BHA63

6 I CAN’T BELIEVE (GB) (44) 065-124 CD 4 9-6 (6)

B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Shaloushka (IRE) Rossa Ryan Banks, Evans and Partner David Evans, Abergavenny

Br Emma Capon Bloodstock

Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark from 7lb lower mark over (8.6f) here in January and respectable efforts both starts since, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 3/1) 44 days ago. TFR

B g Poet’s Voice - Verge (IRE) Jack Doughty (3) Mr Anthony Fenlon Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Hungerford Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner who rattled off a quick-ﬁre 4-timer upon joining this stable at Southwell (11.1f) in February. Consistency hard to knock in defeat since, close-up fourth in 7-runner handicap here (12.2f) 7 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA61

8 SCEPTIC (IRE) (11) 00000-1 CD

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Aljaazya (USA)

5 9-3 (1)

Luke Morris

Six for Joy Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWCompletely lost his form during 2024 but freshened up by 3-month break and capitalised on marked drop in grade when a ready winner of 11-runner C&D handicap 11 days ago, well on top ﬁnish. Remains with plenty of handicapping scope on old form and he’s shortlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA59 DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Visor worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Sceptic (IRE), 4-1 It’s A Love Thing (GB), 7-1 Prince Ali (GB), Mr Nugget (GB), Init Together (GB), 8-1 Golspie (IRE), 10-1 I Can’t Believe (GB), 11-1 Next Trick (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIME

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 4.18 - THE £30 IN FREE BETS WITH BETUK APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3716 to the winning horse The second to receive £1743, the third £871, the fourth £435 and the ﬁfth £217. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 20th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 12lb; 4-y-o 8st 11lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 4-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code who, prior to March 19th, 2025, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed) BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the best turned out horse with £25 14 entries, 1 at £7 and 13 at £35. - Closed March 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2932; Second £1466; Third £733; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) A SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 4.53 - THE FREE BETS WITH BETUK BET CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the ﬁfth £183 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the best turned out horse with £25 . 9 entries at £30. - Closed March 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 5.28 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3716 to the winning horse The second to receive £1743, the third £871, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such fillies and mares rated 50 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 20th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 4-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 4-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the best turned out horse with £25 . 7 entries at £35. - Closed March 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2932; Second £1466; Third £733; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 6.00 - THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3942 to the winning horse The second to receive £1850, the third £925 and the fourth £462. for novice three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, March 17th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 20th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 11lb; fillies 8st 6lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative) BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the best turned out horse with £25 18 entries at £36. - Closed March 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3115; Second £1557; Third £779; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £3942) Weights raised 5lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE

Fifth Race 6.30 - THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3820 to the winning horse The second to receive £1792, the third £895, the fourth £448 and the fifth £223. for maiden three, four and five yrs old fillies and mares only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, March 17th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 20th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 1lb; 4-y-o and 5-y-o 10st 2lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the best turned out horse with £25 18 entries at £36. - Closed March 17th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3014; Second £1507; Third £753; Fourth £377; Fifth £188. (Penalty Value £3820.82) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 7.00 - THE BOOST YOUR ACCA AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275 for three yrs old only, Rated 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 48 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 20th Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each race won 6lb BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the best turned out horse with £25 . 22 entries at £45. - Closed March 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 7.30 - THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the ﬁfth £183. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the best turned out horse with £25 14 entries at £30. - Closed March 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

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