FIRST RACE 5.45
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DINE IN THE HORIZONS RESTAURANT “CONFINED” APPRENTICE HANDICAP
STAKES
(CLASS 5) (HORSES WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE 2024 FLAT TURF SEASON)
Total prize fund £7600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3138, 2nd £1569, 3rd £784, 4th £392, 5th £196. (Penalty Value £3977.84) A SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D M Loughnane (85 wins from 740 runners, 11%) runs ZU RUN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Carr (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs SWISS ACE & TOUCHWOOD
WEIGHTWATCHER: EDEN STORM won off a handicap mark of 77, his rating is now down 15lb to 62.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SIBYL CHARM trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 205 miles.
SIBYL CHARM got back on track with a good second at Southwell last week and is the percentage call to go one better from the same mark turned out again quickly Swiss Ace’s losing run is mounting up but he’ll benefit from a return to 7f, with Yeoman also feared.
1 YEOMAN (GB) (27) 3-34354 C
B g Tamayuz - Harmonica
5 9-9 (5)
Fred Daly (5) Owners Group 108
James Fanshawe, Newmarket
Br Elite Racing Club Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Fifteen runs since last win in 2023 but again ran well when fourth of 21 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA68
2 TOUCHWOOD (IRE) (14) 4600-30 D 7 9-9 (1)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Aaraamm (USA)
Mr David Edward Balfe
Br Mabaki Investments
Ethan Jones
Ruth Carr, Stillington
William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from reappearance when eleventh of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Thirsk (7f, good) 14 days ago. Bit to prove. TFRHHHII BHA68
3 SWISS ACE (GB) (6) 066003 D
B g Kingman - Swiss Lake (USA)
RJH Ltd/Facts & Figures
Br Lordship Stud
7 9-8 (6)
Tommie Jakes
Ruth Carr, Stillington
William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEW Nineteen runs since last win in 2023 but ran respectably when third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 11/4) 6 days ago and will benefit from a return to 7f Needs considering.
4 ZU RUN (GB) (8) 03-2003 CD
B g Zoustar (AUS) - Bewitchment
TFRHHHHI BHA67
5 9-6 (2)
Warren Fentiman (3)
Mrs M Cooke Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br The Bewitchment Partnership
TMC Distribution Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who wasted no time getting back to form when third of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 8 days ago.
5 SIBYL CHARM (IRE) (6) 063452 D
B m Charm Spirit (IRE) - La Sibilla
TFRHHHII BHA65
5 9-4 (9)
Mohammed Tabti
The Twelve Munkys Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br E. Phelan Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 13 runs last year and back on track when second of 7 in handicap (17/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 6 days ago. Likely to be bang there with a repeat TFRHHHHH BHA63
6 RHYTHMIC ACCLAIM (IRE) (8) 040-024 5 9-4 (8)
B m Acclamation - Lyric Harmony (IRE)
Mr P. J. McBride
Br Rathbarry Stud
Taryn Langley (3)
Philip McBride, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 9 runs last year and confirmed return to form when fourth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) last week Should remain competitive. TFRHHHII BHA63
7 EDEN STORM (IRE) (22) 544346 CD
5 9-3 (7)
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Fou Rire (IRE) Cian Horgan (3)
The Eden Storm Partnership Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br Atacama Bloodstock & Beshelstown Trading
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who again ran respectably when sixth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 22 days ago.
TFRHHHII BHA62
1-2-3:
8 FRANCISCO (GB) (30) 3/-20230 4 9-2 (4)
B g Zoustar (AUS) - Talampaya (USA)
Mrs I. A. Balding
Br Alvediston Stud & Mrs R. M. Wardall
Alfie Redman (7)
Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke
TIMEFORMVIEWFound run of good form coming to a halt when seventh of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 15/2) 30 days ago. Bounce back needed
9 AUTUMN FESTIVAL (GB) (11) 00020-3 D
B g Poet’s Voice - Kammaan
The LAM Partnership
TFRHHHII BHA61
6 8-10 (3)
Ryan Kavanagh (3)
Ed de Giles, Ledbury Br Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd
Ed de Giles Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed first worthwhile form on a synthetic surface when third of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Kempton (8f) 11 days ago, having run of race
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
TFRHHHII BHA55
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Sibyl Charm (IRE), 5-1 Yeoman (GB), Swiss Ace (GB), 13-2 Zu Run (GB), 7-1 Rhythmic Acclaim (IRE), 8-1 Autumn Festival (GB), 12-1 Eden Storm (IRE), 18-1 Francisco (GB), 22-1 Touchwood (IRE)
POSITION OF STALLS
7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside
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SECOND RACE 6.15
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PLAY AT THE RACES STABLEDUEL
NOVICE STAKES (CLASS
5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£7200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3072, 2nd £1536, 3rd £768, 4th £384. (Penalty Value £3888) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Watson (45 wins from 371 runners, 12%) runs CARRADOS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs CARRADOS LONGEST TRAVELLER: OUR PLANET trained by C Cox, Hungerford, 106 miles.
OUR PLANET is bred to be at least useful so promises to keep on improving and can make it third time lucky in a first-time hood Carrados and Sudden Flight are considered the chief threats.
1
B g Aclaim (IRE) - Links Drive Lady
Ethan Jones (5)
Lady Caffyn-Parsons Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Lady Caffyn-Parsons Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved on debut form to get off the mark at the second time of asking in 8-runner maiden at Southwell (5f) 64 days ago. Penalty to carry but open to further improvement TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 CARRADOS (IRE) (270) 322-
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Munaasaba (IRE)
3 9-4 (6)
Hollie Doyle
Wathnan Racing Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br T. Kenny & P. Byrne Damsa Holding Company W.L.L
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed all 3 starts on turf last year, latest when second of 14 in maiden at Goodwood (6f, good to firm, 4/1) 9 months ago. Big form player on AW debut TFRHHHHI BHA86
3 OUR PLANET (IRE) (33) 6-2 BF
B g Earthlight (IRE) - Suvenna (IRE)
3 9-4 (4)
Callum Hutchinson
Isa Salman Al Khalifa Clive Cox, Hungerford
Br Kildaragh Stud Highclere Thoroughbred Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Promising type who improved markedly on debut form when second of 7 in novice at this C&D (85/40) 33 days ago. Hood on for 1st time Open to further progress TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 HAVANA’S DREAM (GB) (159) 60-
Gr f Havana Grey - Powerful Dream (IRE)
3 8-13 (1)
Joey Haynes
Ms Sue Bradley Ronald Harris, Chepstow
Br Sue Bradley
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden Last of 10 in novice at this course (6.1f, 250/1) Off 159 days. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 HELLO LUNA (FR) (20) 3-0
3 8-13 (3)
B f Hello Youmzain (FR) - Malakeh Rhys Clutterbuck
Jhr Horses Ltd
Br Haras D’Etreham & SF Bloodstock &Madaket
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if amiss on first run since leaving Joseph Patrick O’Brien when last of 9 in maiden (14/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 20 days ago. Back down in trip Cheekpieces on 1st time TFRHHIII BHA-
6 PEREGRINE
FALCON
(IRE) (21) 3060-2
B f Showcasing - Fascinating Falcon (IRE)
3 8-13 (2)
Cian Horgan (5)
The Franny Norton Racing Club Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br Newtown Anner Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Returned to something like her debut form on first run since leaving Emmet Mullins when good second of 9 in maiden at this C&D 21 days ago. In the mix with a reapeat TFRHHHII BHA74
2024: GRANDLAD (IRE) 3 9 5 Adam Farragher 7-2 (James Horton) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Stewards Note: HAVANA’S DREAM: Following its run on 18/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Our Planet (IRE), 5-2 Carrados (IRE), 7-2 Sudden Flight (GB), 9-2 Peregrine Falcon (IRE), 33-1 Hello Luna (FR), 250-1 Havana’s Dream (GB)
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DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£7200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3072, 2nd £1536, 3rd £768, 4th £384. (Penalty Value £3888) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Watson (45 wins from 371 runners, 12%) runs FRENCH SAND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs FRENCH SAND LONGEST TRAVELLERS: TEMPEST STAR trained by J Butler, CUBAN LADY trained by Tom Clover, DUBAI BEACH trained by S bin Suroor, DESERT BEAUTY trained by D Cunha & A DAY IN BLOOM trained by Jack Jones - all Newmarket, 125 miles.
DUBAI BEACH holds the clear edge on the form of her Kempton second last time out so looks the way to go in this fair maiden. Archie Watson’s Sands of Mali filly French Sand heads the list of dangers ahead of Tropical Heat and Cuban Lady.
1 DUBAI
(IRE) (173) 0/2-
Gr f Blue Point (IRE) - Fire Blaze (IRE)
Charlie Bennett
Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket
Br Godolphin Emirates Fly Better
TIMEFORMVIEW Promising Blue Point filly. Off 12 months before second of 4 in novice at Kempton (8f)
73 days ago, travelling strongly long way. Down in trip Will take the beating. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 A DAY IN BLOOM (IRE) (18) 60
3 9-2 (3)
B f Ulysses (IRE) - Kicker Rock Connor Planas (3)
Mr Colin Westley Jack Jones, Newmarket
Br Hunting Hill Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly. 125/1, last of 9 in maiden at Southwell (5f) 18 days ago. Up in trip TFRHHIII BHA-
3 AOIFE’S THUNDER (IRE) (16) 6-0
B f Churchill (IRE) - Lightning Thunder
Mr & Mrs S & D Turner
3 9-2 (11)
Warren Fentiman (5)
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br C O. P. Hanbury Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in novice at Newcastle (7.1f, 28/1) 16 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 CRIMSON FLO (GB) (43) 5
B f Mohaather - Radhaadh (IRE)
3 9-2 (7)
William Pyle (3)
R Sankey & S Hoyland David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 6 in maiden at this course (6.1f, 66/1) on debut 43 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 CUBAN LADY (GB) (165) 2-
B f Havana Grey - Lady Lynetta (IRE)
3 9-2 (4)
Luke Morris
Mr Khalifa Dasmal Tom Clover, Newmarket
Br K. A. Dasmal
TIMEFORMVIEW 33/1, second of 10 in novice at Southwell (6.1f) on debut. Off 165 days but this Havana Grey filly should improve TFRHHHII BHA-
6 DESERT BEAUTY (GB) (18) 00
B f Oasis Dream - Lyrical Beauty (IRE)
3 9-2 (1)
Kyle Strydom
Mr Ron Watts Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
Br Galloway Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly. 200/1, eighth of 9 in novice at Southwell (6.1f) 18 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 FRENCH SAND (IRE) (26) 22 3 9-2 (2)
B f Sands of Mali (FR) - French Bid (AUS) Hollie Doyle
Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Gerry Flannery Developments
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/3, good second of 8 in maiden at this course (6.1f) 26 days ago. This Sands of Mali filly can improve so is very much one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA-
8
KALAHARI BLUE (IRE) (184) 5326-
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Badr Al Badoor (IRE)
Gullwing Enterprises W.L.L.
Br Mrs T. Mahon
3 9-2 (6)
Stevie Donohoe
Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced filly. Sixth of 9 in novice at Southwell (5f, 5/1) 6 months ago. Back up in trip with more needed.
9
MAY
ENCOUNTER
(GB) (203) 30-
B f Mayson - Night Affair
Coombs, Candy & Poland
TFRHHHII BHA74
3 9-2 (5)
Sean Dylan Bowen
Henry Candy, Wantage
Br Peter Balding & Lady Whent Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly. 25/1, eighth of 18 in minor event at Newmarket (6f, good to soft). Off 6 months May well do better TFRHHHII BHA-
10 PIDDIE’S PEARL (GB) (18) 0
3 9-2 (9)
Ch f Rajasinghe (IRE) - Piddie’s Power Rhys Clutterbuck
Jan Mead and Sally Paton Kevin Frost, Newark
Br Mr Dave Mead Kevin Frost Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, last of 9 in novice at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 18 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
11 TEMPEST STAR (IRE) (176) 230-
Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Auxilia (IRE)
Newtown Anner Stud Farm
Br Newtown Anner Stud
3 9-2 (10)
Neil Callan
John Butler, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair filly. 6/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at Dundalk (5f) Off 176 days Up in trip First run for yard after leaving Ger Lyons and not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA77
12
TROPICAL
HEAT (GB) (276) 2-
3 9-2 (12)
B f Mohaather - Tropical Treat Callum Hutchinson
Mr J. C. Smith Clive Cox, Hungerford
Br Littleton Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Mohaather filly shaped well when second of 8 in novice at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) on her debut Off 9 months but should progress. TFRHHHII BHA-
13 VAMP (GB) (18) 6-32
Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Princesschope (FR)
Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori
Br Plantation Stud
3 9-2 (13)
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced filly. 10/3, good second of 9 in novice at Southwell (6.1f) 18 days ago. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA75
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Dubai Beach (IRE), 4-1 French Sand (IRE), 6-1 Tropical Heat (GB), 10-1 Cuban Lady (GB), Kalahari Blue (IRE), Tempest Star (IRE), 14-1 May Encounter (GB), 100-1 Aoife’s Thunder (IRE), 150-1 Crimson Flo (GB), 300-1 A Day In Bloom (IRE), Desert Beauty (GB), Piddie’s Pearl (GB)
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SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 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) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (102 wins from 1112 runners, 9%) runs SNOW BOOTS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs SNOW BOOTS
WEIGHTWATCHER: ARAIFJAN won off a handicap mark of 59, his rating is now down 11lb to 48.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: DUE DATE trained by C Wallis, Ardleigh, 177 miles.
A case can be made for lots of these but the vote goes to BLACK CAB who took a step forward when fifth here on his recent handicap bow, despite not being seen to ideal effect, and can build on it now. C&D winner Due Date is next on the list, with Supernova Steps, Candy Warhol and Mehmo all in the picture too.
1-2-3: 1.BLACK CAB (FR) 2.DUE DATE 3.SUPERNOVA STEPS
B g Twirling Candy (USA) - Costume Dale Swift
Homecroft Wealth Paul J Dixon & Partners Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Glidawn Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Reluctant individual. Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at this course (6.1f, 15/2) 7 days ago. Needs to back it up now
2
TFRHHHII BHA57
B g Due Diligence (USA) - Harryana To Hollie Doyle
Mr A Bangs & Miss J A Challen
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Chelmsford City in January 6/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap there (6f) 49 days ago. In the mix once more. TFRHHHHI BHA52
3 MEHMO (IRE) (29) 546-346 7 9-9 (1)
Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Baltic Belle (IRE)
Dare To Dream Racing
Luke Morris
Michael Attwater, Epsom
Br Tally-Ho Stud daretodreamracing.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEW Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 25/1) 29 days ago, left poorly placed Every chance if back to best TFRHHHII BHA52
4 VITALLINE (GB) (45) 1050-50 D
B g Due Diligence (USA) - Vitta’s Touch (USA)
7 9-9 (9)
Josephine Gordon
Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at this course (6.1f) 45 days ago, slowly away Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHIII BHA52
5 SUPERNOVA STEPS (GB) (5) 0454-04 D BF
B f Oasis Dream - Stepping Out (IRE)
4 9-8 (13)
Connor Planas (3)
David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br The Lowe Family Galloways Bakers Ltd, Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW 7/2, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 5 days ago, never nearer. Blinkers on 1st time Merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA51
6 BANKRUPT (IRE) (40) 2-00150 C D BF 6 9-6 (4)
B g Adaay (IRE) - Scintillating (IRE)
Joey Haynes Mulligans Racing club
Br M. Phelan
Chelsea Banham, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win at Lingfield in January. 10/3, eighth of 10 in minor event at this course (5.1f) 40 days ago so needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA49
7 ARAIFJAN (GB) (22) 00206-0 CD
Ch g Kyllachy - Light Hearted
Mrs H Lloyd-Herrington
9-5 (2)
Andrea Pinna (7)
Michael Herrington, Willoughton
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Sixteen runs since last win in 2023 28/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 22 days ago. Tongue strap back on Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA48
8
BLACK CAB (FR) (7) 54405
Br g Showcasing - Swiss Affair
Mr J A Osborne and Partner
Br Ecurie Des Monceaux & Lordship Stud
4 9-5 (11)
William Carver
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Good fifth of 12 to Candy Warhol on his handicap debut here (6.1f, 40/1) 7 days ago, faring best of those held up Player with more to offer. TFRHHHHH BHA48
9 RAIN CAP (GB) (193) 552530- D
B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Rough Courte (IRE)
J R Racing
8 9-5 (8)
Sean Dylan Bowen
John David Riches, Pilling
Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited J R Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2023 Last of 12 in handicap (6/1) at Newcastle (6f) Off 6 months TFRHHIII BHA48
10 SAVALAS (IRE) (30) 10-0503 CD
Gr g Zebedee - Tap The Dot (IRE)
Mr Adrian Wintle
Br Tally-Ho Stud
10 9-4 (10)
Taryn Langley (7)
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in November Respectable third of 10 in minor event at this course (6.1f, 18/1) 30 days ago, nearest finish. Ought to be in the shake-up TFRHHHII BHA47
11 MAY REMAIN (GB) (30) 056425 CD
B g Mayson - Ultimate Best
10 9-3 (5)
Elle-May Croot (5)
Mr Ivan Furtado Ivan Furtado, Wiseton
Br The Ultimate Best Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Eighteen runs since last win in 2024. 12/1, below form fifth of 11 in minor event at this course (6.1f) 30 days ago. Visor back on Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA46
12 SNOW BOOTS (GB) (381) 600/004-
Ch g Outstrip - Eesha Says (IRE)
4 9-3 (7)
Matthew Lloyd Slater (7)
Mr A. W. Carroll Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Mr Tony Carroll Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Only fourth of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 16/1). Off 12 months with his fitness to prove TFRHHIII BHA46
13 TOMMYTWOHOOTS (GB) (30) 430300 CD 7 9-3 (12)
B g Bated Breath - Lady Lube Rye (IRE)
Tommie Jakes (5)
Mr J. Morris Ian McInnes, Catwick
Br D. & S. L. Tanker Transport Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Eighth of 11 in minor event (9/1) at this course (6.1f) 30 days ago. Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA46
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 2, 9, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 10.
Stewards Note:
RAIN CAP: Following its run on 15/10/2024 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Candy Warhol (USA), 5-1 Supernova Steps (GB), 15-2 Due Date (GB), 10-1 Bankrupt (IRE), 11-1 Black Cab (FR), 14-1 May Remain (GB), 20-1 Mehmo (IRE), Savalas (IRE), Tommytwohoots (GB), 25-1 Rain Cap (GB), 33-1 Vitalline (GB), Araifjan (GB), 40-1 Snow Boots (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 7.45
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE SKY SPORTS RACING VIRGIN 535 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): D Loughnane (43 wins from 481 runners, 9%) runs LITTLE BITTERN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S & E Crisford (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs BLUE SEEKER
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: CREST OF LIGHT trained by K P De Foy, UNFORGETABLE BELLE trained by Alice Haynes, BLUE SEEKER trained by S & E Crisford & THREATENING trained by Sir M Prescott - all Newmarket, 125 miles.
THREATENING was much improved when opening his account at Southwell recently and a 6lb penalty for that idling success doesn’t look sufficient to prevent him from following up Crest of Light appeals as the one to chase home Sir Mark Prescott’s son of Night of Thunder ahead of Blue Seeker
1.THREATENING (IRE) 2.CREST OF LIGHT 3.BLUE SEEKER (IRE)
1 THREATENING (IRE) (6) 0-641
B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Gabrielle (FR) Luke Morris Philip Bamford - Osborne House II Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket
Br John Camilleri
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising son of Night Of Thunder who posted a career best when winning 5-runner handicap (6/4) at Southwell (7.1f) 6 days ago. Idled there so big shout under a 6lb penalty now stepping up in trip with cheekpieces added. TFR
2
Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Southern Gal (USA)
Middleham Park Racing XLVI
Hollie Doyle
Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Br Yeomanstown Stud Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort got off the mark in 6-runner nursery (9/4) at Leicester (7f, heavy) 6 months ago. Up in trip for her tapeta debut Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA68
3
CREST OF LIGHT (GB) (53) 0023-13
B g Zarak (FR) - Nooramunga (FR)
Crest Racing
(2)
Pat Cosgrave
Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket
Br Newsells Park Stud Crest Racing, KPF Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Southwell in February. Good third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 9/4) 53 days ago, conceding first run. Cheekpieces on 1st time and well in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA67
4 BLUE SEEKER (IRE) (11) 1-35633 C 9-7 (3)
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Dubai One (IRE)
Sean Dylan Bowen
Sheikh Marwan Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in December. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 11/1) 11 days ago. Back up in trip Can give a good account. TFRHHHHI BHA66
5 BOUBOU (IRE) (31) 66-6
B f Kodiac - Quickstep Queen
Dynasty Racing
Br John Martin McLoughney
9-4 (6)
Neil Callan
Robert Stephens, Caldicot
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden First run since leaving Richard Hannon when last of 6 in novice (28/1) at Kempton (6f) 31 days ago. Significantly up in trip with more required on her handicap bow. TFRHHIII BHA63
6 LITTLE BITTERN (IRE) (67) 660-164
B f Belardo (IRE) - Catalan (IRE)
9-0 (1)
William Pyle (3)
Jamie Rocke David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br Mrs S. M. Rogers &Sir Thomas Pilkington
Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWRespectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 67 days ago, left poorly placed Significantly up in trip First run for yard after leaving Eve Johnson Houghton and can’t be dismissed TFRHHHII BHA59
2024: HAVANARAMA 3 9 7 Oisin Murphy 2-1 (Hugo Palmer) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 3. Hood worn by No. 2. Stewards Note:
BOUBOU: Following its run on 26/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Threatening (IRE), 7-2 Crest of Light (GB), 13-2 Unforgetable Belle (IRE), 7-1 Blue Seeker (IRE), 9-1 Little Bittern (IRE), 20-1 Boubou (IRE)
BETTING
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RECORD TIMES
5f Quatrieme Ami (GB) (2yo) 13Nov15
5f Lomu (IRE) (3yo+) 03Dec19 59.33s 59.80s
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
1m1½f Emissary (GB) (2yo) 12Oct19
1m1½f Storm Ahead (IRE) (3yo+) 18Nov19
1m4f Paths Of Glory (GB) (3yo+) 19Oct19 2m 33.44s 2m 35.30s
1m6f Tribal Art (IRE) (3yo+) 19Apr22
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Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (102 wins from 1112 runners, 9%) runs SCYLLA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs SCYLLA
WEIGHTWATCHER: MAN OF RIDDLES won off a handicap mark of 63, his rating is now down 9lb to 54. LONGEST TRAVELLER: FINE PRINT trained by John McConnell, Ireland.
With recent winning form at a premium, Irish raider FINE PRINT could be the way to go on the back of his breakthrough success here three weeks ago Scylla has made the frame on two of her last three starts and is likely to take a hand in the finish, while Sophar Sogood is also shortlisted.
1.FINE PRINT (IRE) 2.SCYLLA 3.SOPHAR SOGOOD (IRE)
Ch g Mukhadram - Farletti Rhys Clutterbuck
Mr D. Mead Kevin Frost, Newark
Br Farletti Partnership Kevin Frost Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner 16/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 18 days ago. Effective at up to 1 3/4m but hasn’t appeared to get home when previously tried over this far. TFRHHHII BHA55
2 MAN OF RIDDLES (USA) (12) 6-05634 CD
B or Br g Temple City (USA) - Mien (USA) Callum Hutchinson
Mr D. Broadhurst Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Monticule
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 12/1, fourth of 5 in handicap at Pontefract (21.6f, good) 12 days ago. Back down in trip and hood on 1st time One to consider TFRHHHII BHA54
3 RAZZO ITALIANO (IRE) (40) 0-06 8 9-7 (5)
Br g Frammassone (IRE) - Funny Fish (FR)
Sean Dylan Bowen
Mrs J. A. Ashley Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Br Paddy Byrne
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Poor winner at 19f over hurdles. 16/1, seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, good) 14 days ago. Opposable on handicap debut in this sphere. TFRHIIII BHA53
4 SOPHAR SOGOOD (IRE) (36) 630-654 8 9-7 (8)
B g French Navy - Cloud Break
Neil Callan
Mr Ron Ford John Butler, Newmarket
Br Ms A. R. Nugent Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW16/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 36 days ago, unsuited by emphasis on speed Cheekpieces back on and he merits respect. TFRHHHII BHA53
5 COURAGEOUS GOLD (IRE) (21) 5-0540 4 9-5 (4)
B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Occupation (IRE)
Millingbrook Racing & Partners
Br Bernard Cooke
Taryn Langley (7)
David Simcock, Newmarket
David Simcock Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 10 3/4 lengths eighth of 9 to Fine Print in handicap at this course (14f, 20/1) 21 days ago. Clearly has work to do TFRHHIII BHA53
6 FINE PRINT (IRE) (21) 0-36061 C 4 9-3 (7)
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Xcite (IRE)
Hollie Doyle North East Syndicate John McConnell, Ireland
Br Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 9-runner handicap (5/2) at this course (14f) 21 days ago. 4lb rise fair enough and should be on the premises once again
TFRHHHHH BHA51
7 CHEF DE TROUPE (FR) (360) 4/0140/0- CD 12 9-1 (1)
B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Tazminya Josephine Gordon
Mr Tony Forbes Tony Forbes, Uttoxeter
Br Mme Karine Perreau Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Last of 5 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft). Off 9 months but resumes in this sphere on a basement mark and this veteran is dangerous to discount. TFRHHIII BHA47
1-2-3:
8 SCYLLA (GB) (24) 500304
5 9-1 (3)
Ch m Ulysses (IRE) - Cosseted Luke Morris
Mr Bill Hawkins Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW14/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 24 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal 0-13 on the AW but she has edged down to a career-low mark and will be a threat if the first-time visor has the desired effect TFRHHHHI BHA47
2024: WANNABE BRAVE (IRE) 5 9 10 Oisin Murphy 11-8 (James Fanshawe) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No. 2. Visor worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 6.
Stewards Note:
MAN OF RIDDLES: Following its run on 14/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Fine Print (IRE), 9-2 Sophar Sogood (IRE), 5-1 Tazaman (GB), 13-2 Scylla (GB), 10-1 Man of Riddles (USA), 14-1 Chef de Troupe (FR), 28-1 Courageous Gold (IRE), 66-1 Razzo Italiano (IRE)
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PACE
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS FOR THREE YRS OLD
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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): A Watson (45 wins from 371 runners, 12%) runs RIYADH GEM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs RIYADH GEM
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZABEEL RAIN trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 140 miles.
RIYADH GEM got on top close home when landing a nursery upped to a mile at Southwell on his final 2-y-o appearance and, with further improvement on the cards now faced with an even stiffer test, he looks capable of going in again off this 4lb higher mark. He may have most to fear from Phrygia, who has shown enough in three qualifying runs to suggest that she will have a part to play now handicapping off a fair-looking mark. Crackalackin is best of the rest
1 APHRODITES ROCK (GB) (210) 544-
B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Lady Red Oak Luke Morris
Mr D. R. Passant Tom Dascombe, Lambourn
Br Mr D. R. Passant Greenhous Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden 33/1, fourth of 5 in novice at Haydock (8.2f, heavy), having run of race
Off 7 months ahead of this handicap debut and sports first-time cheekpieces on 1st time TFRHHIII BHA72
2 RIYADH GEM (IRE) (156) 0001- 9-8 (5)
B c Oasis Dream - Halfwaytothemoon (IRE)
Hollie Doyle
F Bandar Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Lady Bamford Archie Watson Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual 22/1, career best when winning 9-runner nursery at Southwell (8.1f) when last seen in November Further progress likely TFRHHHHH BHA71
3 ZIZI (IRE) (18) 051-0 CD
9-8 (3)
B f Churchill (IRE) - Obsara Pat Cosgrave
K Dhunjibhoy & Z Dhunjibhoy
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Drumlin Bloodstock Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced winner Course winner One win from 3 runs last year Last of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip and she needs to get back on track. TFRHHIII BHA71
4 PHRYGIA (GB) (63) 540
B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - O’Connor’s Girl
9-7 (2)
Taryn Langley (7)
Mr Ben Perry & Partner James Ferguson, Newmarket
Br Whatcote Farm Stud James Ferguson Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden 20/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f) 63 days ago. Improvement could be on the way now upped in trip for this handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA70
5 MUST BELIEVE (GB) (30) 2360-36
B g Make Believe - Dalhousie
9-6 (4)
Charlie Bennett
Mr Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket
Br St Albans Bloodstock LLP Dubai Racing Club
TIMEFORMVIEW Sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 9/2) 30 days ago. Hopes pinned on the first-time visor sparking some improvement. TFRHHHII BHA69
6 CRACKALACKIN (IRE) (20) 4-445
B g Cracksman - Azalee (GER)
Urloxhey Racing
9-5 (1)
Warren Fentiman (5)
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 14/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 20 days ago. Back down in trip and cheekpieces on 1st time Each-way claims
7 RORY’S GOLD (IRE) (113) 50-2
HHHII BHA68
9-4 (7)
Gr g Havana Gold (IRE) - Celsius Degre (IRE) Thomas Greatrex
RC Syndicate XII Paul Attwater, Upper Lambourn
Br Richard Fahey
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Second of 9 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW, 12/1) Off 113 days ahead of this handicap debut and he’s not without each-way hope Gelded TFRHHHII BHA67
8 ZABEEL RAIN (FR) (20) 3-540
B f Masar (IRE) - Aristocratic Lady (USA)
9-4 (8)
Sean Dylan Bowen
Mr Jaber Abdullah Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 20 days ago. Down in trip and connections now test the water with more severe headgear (visor replaces cheekpieces). TFRHHIII BHA67
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Visor worn first time by No. 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 6.
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Riyadh Gem (IRE), 11-2 Phrygia (GB), 6-1 Rory’s Gold (IRE), 7-1 Must Believe (GB), 8-1 Crackalackin (IRE), 12-1 Aphrodites Rock (GB), Zizi (IRE), 25-1 Zabeel Rain (FR)
RACE RESULT:
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