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David
Ideson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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SATURDAY 08 MARCH
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
LOUISE MOORE (Chief Steward), CAROLINE WILSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair),
BETH DOWSWELL, NATHAN GREEN, GREG PEARSON, MICHAEL WALTON
STARTERS
PHILLIP DENNIS
SEAMUS O’NEILL
JUDGE
NICK BOSTOCK
CLERK OF THE SCALES
MICHAEL ROBERTS
HANDICAPPER
STEWART COPELAND
VETERINARY OFFICER
ALICE BROWN
SENIOR VETERINARY
SURGEON
ANDREW MILLS
VETERINARY SURGEON
MARCO MARCATILI
SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr SIMEON RAYNER
MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr LAURA DAVIES
NURSE
RHONDA BODEN
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
RACHEL BARNETT
MELANIE SWARBRICK
MEL BAKER
COMMENTATOR
MARK JOHNSON
BETTING RING MANAGER
MACAULEY CHAPMAN
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 2.45
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETMGM LINCOLN TRIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
Total prize fund £50000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £20315, 2nd £10160, 3rd £5080, 4th £2540, 5th £1270, 6th £635. (Penalty Value £25770) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hannon (47 wins from 366 runners, 13%) runs LOCAL HERO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs SILENT AGE LONGEST TRAVELLER: FINAL VOYAGE trained by J P Murtagh, Ireland.
It may pay to side with one of the 4-y-os with Richard Hannon’s LOCAL HERO narrowly selected to come out on top. He shaped with plenty of promise in attempting to come from a long way back when fourth behind re-opposing Zoffandia at Kempton recently and there’s a good chance there’s more to come from him on all-weather.The latter is an unexposed sort himself and feared, along with last year’s 1-2 Kingdom Come and FinalVoyage Symbol of Light is another with a shout
1.LOCAL HERO (IRE) 2.ZOFFANDIA (IRE) 3.KINGDOM COME (IRE)
B g Kingman - Monami (GER) Rossa Ryan
China Horse Club International Limited Clive Cox, Hungerford Br Gestut Etzean
TIMEFORMVIEWAll 4 career victories have come on all-weather, including this corresponding race from a 2lb lower mark 12 months ago. Showed benefit of comeback run when good second of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (1m) 86 days ago and likely he’ll be thereabouts again. TFRHHHHI BHA103
2 SYMBOL OF LIGHT (GB) (29) 260-401 CD 6 9-11 (10)
Br g Shamardal (USA) - Pure Diamond Jason Watson
The Horse Watchers 1
Julie Camacho, Malton
Br Godolphin Timeform
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner who has been lightly raced by present yard and confirmed himself better than ever when winning 12-runner handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 29 days ago. Had run of the race then but foolish to rule out another big run. TFRHHHII BHA102
3 TWO TEMPTING (IRE) (154) 110010- D 6 9-7 (5)
Ch g New Bay - Dangle (IRE) Rob Hornby
Berkeley Racing
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
Br Miss S. Von Schilcher Pump Technology Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedafine2024,gainingafifthsuccesssincethespringin13-runnerhandicapatChester(7.6f)inAugust.Career-highmarkenoughtoanchor him when tenth of 18 in handicap at Ascot (7f) on final start though, and others appeal more for win purposes back from 5 months off. TFRHHIII BHA98
4 WHIP CRACKER (IRE) (146) 1/23034-
4 9-6 (2)
B g Cracksman - Wonderworld (GER) Finley Marsh
Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori
Br Macha Bloodstock Ltd & M. Downey
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced sort who ran up to best when fourth of 8 in handicap at Goodwood (1m, heavy) on final start in October. Record on AW stands at 1-1 and feasible to think this 4-y-o could have more to offer on the back of just 7 career starts TFRHHHII BHA97
5 FINAL VOYAGE (IRE) (15) 6304-42 CD 7 9-3 (13)
B g Camacho - Shamayel
Billy Loughnane J. P. Murtagh Racing J. P. Murtagh, Ireland
Br Rossenarra Stud Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW3-timeC&DwinnerwhofoundonlyKingdomCometoostronginthisrace12monthsago.Largelyconsistentsubsequently,andhecomeshereonthe back of a good second of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (1m) 15 days ago, finishing well Expected to be in the mix partnered by Billy Loughnane. TFRHHHII BHA94
6 LOCAL HERO (IRE) (17) 16531-4 BF
Ch c Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Pearl Diva (IRE)
Mr Michael Pescod
4 9-1 (4)
Joe Leavy (3)
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Mr J. C. Davies Chibley Farm Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEW4-y-o colt who boasts a largely progressive profile on AW, adding to his tally at Kempton (1m) in December Found himself caught further back than ideal when 2 1/2 lengths fourth of 9 to Zoffandia in handicap at that venue 17 days ago and he remains of considerable interest. TFRHHHHH BHA92
7 TOLSTOY (IRE) (161) 116100- 6 8-13 (9)
B g Kingman - War And Peace Ben Robinson
Mr Kristian Strangeway Brian Ellison, Malton
Br Sir Robert Ogden Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWHasn’t
1-2-3:
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Adore
Jason Hart
Mr Ross Harmon John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Br The Kathryn Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at York in October. 10/1, bit below form 7 lengths sixth of 12 to Symbol of Light in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 29 days ago, his effort flattening out having been caught further back than usual. Likely he’ll prove vulnerable to a few here. TFRHHHII BHA89
9 FARASI LANE
(IRE) (22) 03040-4 7 8-10 (3)
B g Belardo (IRE) - No Such Zone
Mr Adam Spratt & Partner
Hollie Doyle
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Wicklow Bloodstock Ireland Ltd Sas Logistics, Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWOpened account for present yard at Kempton (1m) last April. Too free returning from 6 months off at Chelmsford in December but more like it when fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 22 days ago, not clear run 2f out but keeping on Step back up in trip in his favour now. TFRHHHII BHA87
10 SILENT AGE (FR)
(17) 1164-6 CD
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Dubai Beauty (IRE)
4 8-9 (7)
Marco Ghiani
Mr Sayed Hashish Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Godolphin Management Co Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWRecordof2-4whentrainedbyCharlieAppleby(bothonAW,includingoverC&D) Notdisgracedonbackof10monthsoffwhen41/2lengthssixth of 9 to Zoffandia in handicap at Kempton (1m) 17 days ago, albeit better placed than most. Entitled to be sharper but others appeal more. TFR
11 GREAT CHIEFTAIN (IRE) (197) 231211-
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Ivirka (FR)
4 8-8 (11)
David Probert
Mrs Fitri Hay Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe
Br Skyfarm Farm & Scea Marmion
JMH Group
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive during second half of last season, making it 3 wins from last 4 starts with a determined display in 7-runner Newmarket handicap (1m) in August. Absent since but nudged up only 3lb and feasible to think he could do better yet as a 4-y-o.
12 BAJAN BANDIT
(GB) (14) 300-141 5 8-5 (8)
B g Oasis Dream - Dirayah (IRE)
Cam Hardie
Mr Ambrose Turnbull Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Br Aislabie Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWWinless on turf last season but lightly raced on all-weather and he comes here having landed 2 of his last 3 starts in handicaps at Southwell, the latest over 7f 2 weeks ago. This undoubtedly tougher from revised mark, though TFRHHHII BHA82
13 ZOFFANDIA (IRE)
(17) 43-41
Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Lambari (FR)
4 8-3 (1)
Josephine Gordon Pugs, Paul and Mayhem Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
Br Lambari Partnership Pugsley Revill
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced 4-y-o who looks well bought at 6,500 gns, belying market weakness when opening his account in 9-runner Kempton handicap (1m) 17 days ago. Value for a little extra having come from further back than placed pair then and there’s likely more to come TFRHHHHI BHA80
2024: KINGDOM COME (IRE) 5 9 8 Rossa Ryan 11-4 (Clive Cox) 11 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 8, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Stewards Note:
TWO TEMPTING: Following its run on 5/10/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe. TOLSTOY: Following its run on 28/9/2024 it was reported that the horse was very slowly away. FARASI LANE: Following its run on 14/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Kingdom Come (IRE), 13-2 Great Chieftain (IRE), 8-1 Symbol of Light (GB), Final Voyage (IRE), 9-1 Whip Cracker (IRE), 10-1 Local Hero (IRE), 14-1 Zoffandia (IRE), 16-1 Farasi Lane (IRE), 18-1 Empirestateofmind (IRE), 22-1 Two Tempting (IRE), Bajan Bandit (GB), 25-1 Tolstoy (IRE), 50-1 Silent Age (FR)
7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside
SECOND RACE 3.20
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETMGM LADY WULFRUNA STAKES (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE)
Total prize fund
£60000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £26736, 2nd £10974, 3rd £5490, 4th £2742, 5th £1374, 6th £684. (Penalty Value £34026) A SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Appleby (74 wins from 599 runners, 12%) runs ROYAL ZABEEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs GOLDEN MIND FANCY THAT: R Hannon won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs WITCH HUNTER today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOLDEN MIND trained by R Fahey, Malton, 145 miles.
This is wide open but Roger Varian has his string in good nick so JABAARA is taken to return in style on her first go on tapeta. Recent Kempton scorer Golden Mind heads the list of dangers withWillemTwee and Al Shabab Storm also worthy of consideration in this intriguing Listed event.
1
B g Advertise - Princess Salamah (IRE) Marco Ghiani
Scuderia Sagam Srls
Br Ahmad Al Shaikh
Marco Botti, Newmarket
Marco Botti Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSmart gelding 8/1, 17 lengths last of 9 to Kinross in Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good) 175 days ago on his final run for Andrew Balding Still much respected on his yard/tapeta debut TFRHHHII BHA110
2 GOLDEN MIND (IRE) (24) 0205-01
B g Galileo Gold - Sagely (IRE)
Aidan J Ryan & partner
Br Tally-Ho Stud
4 9-5 (3)
Oisin Orr
Richard Fahey, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding 22/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 24 days ago. Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA100
3 ROYAL ZABEEL (IRE) (22) 0321-12 CD BF 4 9-5 (6)
B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Lady’s Maid (USA)
The Horse Watchers 9
Alistair Rawlinson
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Timeform
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding C&D winner Latest win here in January. Creditable second of 11 in handicap (13/8) at Southwell (7.1f) 22 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts again. TFRHHHII BHA99
4 WILLEM TWEE (GB) (112) 303100- C 6 9-5 (4)
B g Ribchester (IRE) - Paulinie
Chris van Hoorn Racing
Daniel Muscutt
James Fanshawe, Newmarket
Br Plantation Stud Pegasus Stables LLP
TIMEFORMVIEWSmart gelding. Course winner Below-form ninth of 12 to Night Raider in Listed race (14/1) at Newcastle (6f) Off 112 days Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort TFRHHHII BHA107
5 WITCH HUNTER (FR) (8) 42363-6 CD
B g Siyouni (FR) - Sorciere (IRE)
Mr William Stobart
Br Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd
Jamie Spencer
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
TIMEFORMVIEW Smart gelding. C&D winner 9/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 8 days ago. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. TFRHHHII BHA109
6 FAIR ANGELLICA (GB) (174) 1/21014- D
B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Fair’s Fair (IRE)
9-0 (5)
Finley Marsh
Mrs W. Miller Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Jarosa Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly. Respectable fourth of 11 to Great Generation in Sceptre Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good to soft, 9/2) Off 174 days Makes tapeta debut Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA106
7 JABAARA (IRE) (220) 6/31122- D
B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Baheeja
9-0 (1)
Jack Mitchell
Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket
Br Godolphin
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly. 5/2, head second of 9 to Raqiya in Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood in July (first past the post but drifted right and subsequently disqualified) Off 7 months but still merits serious consideration on her tapeta debut with yard going well TFRHHHHH BHA108
1-2-3: 1.JABAARA (IRE) 2.GOLDEN MIND (IRE) 3.WILLEM TWEE
THE BetMGM LADY WULFRUNA STAKES
The BetMGM Lady Wulfruna Stakes was first run in 2002 and is a Listed race run over 7 furlongs and 36 yards for horses aged four years and upwards. The race is named after Lady Wulfruna, the granddaughter of King Ethelred I.
THIRD RACE 3.55
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE BOOST YOUR ACCA AT BETMGM
NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £14200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £757. (Penalty Value £7668) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Boughey (64 wins from 397 runners, 16%) runs IT’S TIM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Palmer (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs MIAMI MATRIX
LONGEST TRAVELLER: HONVED trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 141 miles.
Hugo Palmer’s MIAMI MATRIX got off the mark in good style over C&D recently and looks the way to go here with further improvement very much on the cards from this son of Invincible Spirit. Newcomers Honved (second choice) and Fearnot both appeal on paper and are in good hands too so could emerge as the main dangers
(GB) (24) 66
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Yoga (IRE) Billy Loughnane
Shylock George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Niarchos Family George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden Last of 6 in novice at Southwell (7.1f, 80/1) 24 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip Plenty to find on form here though TFRHHIII BHA-
2
Ch f Iffraaj - El Gumryah (IRE)
Rob Hornby
Mr J. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br H. H. Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa
TIMEFORMVIEW 4,000 gns 3-y-o, Iffraaj filly. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to very smart 1m-16.2f winner Raymond Tusk TFRHHIII BHA-
3 MIAMI MATRIX (IRE) (12) 31 CD
B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Duchess of Danzig (GER)
Amicita
3 9-7 (5)
Jason Hart
Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Br Nicholas Hartery & Irish National Stud Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising Invincible Spirit colt who built on debut promise to land 12-runner maiden at this C&D (15/8) 12 days ago. Open to more progress and he’s the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 ARIZONA ROCK (IRE) (12) 4
B c Arizona (IRE) - Rock of Ridd (IRE)
Jim and Claire Limited
Br Mr B. Minde
3 9-0 (4)
Saffie Osborne
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished well when a promising fourth of 12 to Miami Matrix in maiden at this C&D (16/1) on debut 12 days ago. Sure to do better TFRHHHII BHA-
5 ART OF FOX (IRE) (-)
Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Come On Leicester (IRE)
King Power Racing Co Ltd
Br King Power Racing Co Ltd
3 9-0 (1)
Joe Leavy (3)
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
King Power International Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Mehmas gelding Half-brother to 1 1/4m winner Fox Avatar Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner
Considered newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-
6 CRACKAMOUR (GB) (109) 00-
3 9-0 (3)
Br g Cracksman - Too In Love (IRE) Finley Marsh
White Beech Farm Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Razza Del Velino SRL
Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden Seventh of 8 in novice at Lingfield (8f, AW, 125/1) Off 109 days with work to do TFRHHIII BHA-
7 FEARNOT (IRE) (-)
B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Alsindi (IRE)
Mr J Goddard
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
3 9-0 (2)
David Probert
Clive Cox, Hungerford
Clive Cox Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 90,000gns Y. Brother to 6f winner Elfend and useful 6f winner Invincible Gal and also closely related to useful 7f winner African Dream. Dam 6f/7f winner One to consider on his first run. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 HONVED (GB) (-)
B c Zoustar (AUS) - Qatar Queen (IRE)
Mrs Fitri Hay
Br The Qatar Queen Partnership
3 9-0
Rossa Ryan
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
JMH Group TIMEFORM VIEW 52,000 gns foal, €100,000 yearling, Zoustar colt. Brother to 8.5f-1 1/4m winner Clash of Currents Interesting debutant. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2024: ROCKING TREE (IRE) 3 9 7 Billy Loughnane 5-2 (George Boughey) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No. 7.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Miami Matrix (IRE), 7-2 Honved (GB), 11-2 Art of Fox (IRE), 7-1 Fearnot (IRE), 12-1 Arizona Rock (IRE), 50-1 Fighting Queen (GB), Crackamour (GB), 66-1 It’s Tim (GB)
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SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS
4)
Total prize fund
£9500 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490, 5th £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D M Loughnane (82 wins from 714 runners, 11%) runs FOLLOW YOUR HEART TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs ENTHUSED LONGEST TRAVELLERS: PRESSURE’S ON trained by E Dunlop, THREE YORKSHIREMEN trained by M Wigham, COURT OF SESSION trained by P McEntee & ENTHUSED trained by James Owen - all Newmarket, 125 miles.
FOLLOW YOUR HEART has had a productive winter and may have a fitness edge over returning pair Brunel Nation and Pressure’s On.
1 BRUNEL NATION (FR) (168) 403201- D 4 9-10 (7)
B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Dalakania (IRE) Finley Marsh
R Lane, L Watson & J Langridge
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br S.A.S.Haute Vallee & Charlotte Hutchinso Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 9 runs last year, culminating with a 7f Newmarket win in September Only 1lb higher here and player if fully revved after 168 days off. TFRHHHHI BHA81
2 INTERVENTION (GB) (8) 3506-44 CD
B g Swiss Spirit - Lady Lube Rye (IRE)
The Horse Watchers 8
8 9-9 (8)
Kyle McHugh (7)
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br D. & S. L. Tanker Transport Ltd Timeform
TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time C&D winner Twenty six runs since last win in 2023 Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Lingfield (6f) 8 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA80
3 VIBRATO (IRE) (24) 161-540 CD 4 9-9 (4)
B g No Nay Never (USA) - Opera Society (USA)
George Wood
Mr S. Radymski Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Chelston Ireland Evolve Business Finance Limited, PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 8 runs last year 14/1, 5 lengths last of 9 to Follow Your Heart in handicap at Kempton (7f) 24 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHIII BHA80
4 FOLLOW YOUR HEART (IRE) (10) 150-214 CD BF 7 9-9 (2)
B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Al Gharrafa
Billy Loughnane
S. & A. Mares Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br Deal Gharrafa Syndicate
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner Latest win at Kempton in February. 4/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 10 days ago, running on Likely to go well TFRHHHHH BHA80
5 PRESSURE’S ON (FR) (126) 055261- D
4 9-9 (9)
B g Land Force (IRE) - Olvia (IRE) Rossa Ryan
The Coleuses Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket
Br S.C.E.A. Marmion Vauville et al Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Newmarket (7f, heavy) in November AW winner Contender if ready to roll on reappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA80
6 COURT OF SESSION (GB) (9) 54006-6
Br g Iffraaj - Sibilance
6 9-8 (6)
Grace McEntee
Michelle Hancox Phil McEntee, Newmarket
Br Aylesfield Farms Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held on all 3 outings since joining this yard and hard to fancy.
7 ENTHUSED (IRE) (175) 304623-
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Question Times
TFRHIIII BHA79
8 9-5 (5)
Laura Pearson
M B Clarke & Partners James Owen, Newmarket
Br Sweetmans Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way over hurdles in November but no shock were he to revive back on AW Flat after a break. TFRHHHII BHA76
IS BACK
B g Mayson - Miss Fifty (IRE)
Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd
Br Mr & Mrs Sandy Orr
NON-RUNNER
Richard Fahey, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Cheekpieces on first time, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 14 days ago. NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA75
9 THAPA VC (IRE) (20)
262-030 CD
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Merritt Island
The Circle of five
Br Mr J. Kelsey Fry
Jack Mitchell
Mark Rimell, Witney
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time C&D winner 18/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (1m) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces back on Has dropped to a workable mark TFRHHHII BHA73
10 HARBOUR VISION (GB) (25)
3110-62 CD
Gr g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Holy Nola (USA)
Mikkel Mortensen (5)
(3)
Southwell Racing Club Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Newsells Park Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Eight-time course winner, including 2 over this trip in November 16/1, good second of 10 in C&D handicap 25 days ago, clear of rest Enters the reckoning. TFRHHHHI BHA67
11
THREE
YORKSHIREMEN
B g Massaat (IRE) - House of Roses
Michael Wigham & ID Heerowa
(IRE) (25) 1500-00 5 8-7 (10)
Trevor Whelan
Michael Wigham, Newmarket
Br McCracken Farms Pandora X Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Won at Chelmsford last spring but has struggled since 66/1, seventh of 10 over C&D
25 days ago, very slowly away TFRHIIII BHA64
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 9, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Stewards Note:
VIBRATO: Following its run on 12/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
ENTHUSED: Following its run on 12/11/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
THREE YORKSHIREMEN: Following its run on 11/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Follow Your Heart (IRE), 5-1 Brunel Nation (FR), Pressure’s On (FR), 13-2 Intervention (GB), Harbour Vision (GB), 12-1 Enthused (IRE), 16-1 Thapa VC (IRE), 20-1 Vibrato (IRE), 66-1 Three Yorkshiremen (IRE), 100-1 Court of Session (GB)
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£30 IN FREE BETS WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £15200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £6276, 2nd £3139, 3rd £1569, 4th £784, 5th £392. (Penalty Value £7955.68) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Fahey (43 wins from 446 runners, 10%) runs BROOKLYN NINE NINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs BROOKLYN NINE NINE LONGEST TRAVELLER: SILKY WILKIE trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 150 miles.
CARGIN BHUI is well drawn and gets the nod to build on a promising return to action at Southwell last week with blinkers enlisted now. Silky Wilkie bounced back to form when second at Lingfield recently and is feared most ahead of the reappearing Knebworth, who started 2024 with a second place in this race
1
B g Kingman - Tested George Wood
Mrs Ros Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Torvic Magnets, PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Also successful at Chelmsford (6f) in November 2023 but last of 6 at Kempton a month later and not seen since. A watching brief is the percentage call from a wide stall. TFRHHIII BHA92
2 SILKY WILKIE (IRE) (8) 03-0002 D
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Vasoni (IRE)
6 9-9 (9)
Sam Feilden (5) Middleham Park Racing LXXXI & E Burke
K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Br Mrs Claire Doyle Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty seven runs since last win in 2023 but given a chance by the handicapper and back to form when second of 9 at Lingfield (6f)) 8 days ago, running on TFRHHHHI BHA90
3 KNEBWORTH (GB) (134) 452351- D
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Stereophonic (IRE)
Blake, Coombs, Dellar, Giles & Merritt
5 9-8 (5)
Ethan Jones (5)
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Minster Stud & Stratford Place Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Newbury (6f, heavy, 9/2) when last seen in October. Second in this race on his 2024 reappearance. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA89
4 SIR LES PATTERSON (GB) (142) 1/10000- 4 9-4 (2)
B g Zoustar (AUS) - Evil Spell
SUMAN HEDGE BS, WOODSIDE BS & D REDVERS
Br Widden Stud Uk Pty Ltd
David Probert
Harry Eustace, Newmarket
Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWStarted his career in a positive fashion but has struggled since, including last of 11 at Chelmsford (6f) when last seen in October. Would need to see market support to consider TFRHHIII BHA85
5 GRANT WOOD (IRE) (168) 130140- D
Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Azagba (FR)
Whitehills Racing Syndicate
David Nolan
Paul Midgley, Westow
Br C. Marnane Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins from 12 runs last year Off since midfield in the Silver Cup at Ayr (6f, good to firm) in September Chance he’ll need this TFRHHIII BHA85
6 BROOKLYN NINE NINE (IRE) (22) 031-646
B g No Nay Never (USA) - Mamba Noire (FR)
R. A. Fahey and Partner
Br Powerstown Stud Ltd
Oisin Orr
Richard Fahey, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell in December Sixth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Southwell (5f) 22 days ago. Back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA83
7 TWILIGHT ROMANCE (GB) (15) 0/4205-6 D 4 9-2 (8)
B g Twilight Son - Red Box Jason Hart WeDo Business & Mr S. Radymski
John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Wedo Business Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded first time, sixth of 9 in handicap (18/1) at Southwell (6f) on reappearance 15 days ago. Should strip fitter now TFRHHHII BHA83
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Lingfield in January 10/3, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford (5f) 14 days ago. Back up in trip
9 HABOOBA (USA) (182) 061123- CD
Ch m Nyquist (USA) - Westside Tapstress (USA)
TFRHHHHI BHA82
5 9-1 (3)
Billy Loughnane
Mr Mohammed Al Suboosi T. J. Kent, Newmarket
Br T. Frederick, C. Frederick & C. Potter
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in August and good placed effort at Southwell and Kempton on next 2 starts Claims if ready to roll after 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA82
10 CARGIN BHUI (IRE) (8) 25023-2 C BF
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Ragtime Dancer
MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd
4 8-13 (1)
Callum Rodriguez
David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Br Ringfort Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner. Good second of 9 in handicap (5/2) at Southwell (6f) on reappearance 8 days ago. Blinkers on first time Not taken lightly TFRHHHHH BHA80
2024: FERROUS (IRE) 4 9 4 David Probert 10-3 (Jack Channon) 12 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 1, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6.
Stewards Note:
PROBE: Following its run on 20/12/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. SIR LES PATTERSON: Following its run on 17/10/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Cargin Bhui (IRE), 5-1 Silky Wilkie (IRE), 6-1 Knebworth (GB), 8-1 Monsieur Beaulieu (GB), 10-1 Brooklyn Nine Nine (IRE), Habooba (USA), 12-1 Twilight Romance (GB), 18-1 Sir Les Patterson (GB), Grant Wood (IRE), 22-1 Probe (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 5.40 ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD THE WIN £1M WITH BETMGM’S
GOLDEN GOALS 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 (96 wins from 1041 runners, 9%) runs LA MER GRISE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Evans (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs BANK ON KENT LONGEST TRAVELLER: HARDLASS trained by G Tuer, Northallerton, 155 miles.
The vote goes to BANK ON KENT, who knuckled down well when belatedly opening his account at Southwell recently and this 2lb higher mark should be comfortably within reach. Kameko Spirit has been knocking on the door and is second choice ahead of Ancient State.
1
B f Ardad (IRE) - Anbaa (IRE)
Sam James Nick Bradley Racing 19 and partner Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Indication Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 25/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 46 days ago, left poorly placed Likely to find one or two too good
2 BANK ON KENT (GB) (8) 32-5641
TFRHHIII BHA55
9-9 (1)
B g Massaat (IRE) - A Go Go P. J. McDonald
Mr R. Kent
David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Mickley Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (7/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 8 days ago, battling well. 2lb nudge fair enough and he’s the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA55
3 ROYAL ACCORD (GB) (18) 55544-0 BF
9-9 (11)
B g Aclaim (IRE) - Friendship Is Love Marco Ghiani
Mr W. Prosser Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Rosyground Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/4, first run since leaving Alice Haynes when seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 18 days ago, never nearer. Place possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA55
4 BLUE FORCE ONE (IRE) (18) 005-40
9-6 (2)
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Alnaas Paddy Bradley
Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom
Br Powerstown Stud Ltd daretodreamracing.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 14/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 18 days ago. Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA52
5 HALA JOZA (GB) (130) 600-
B f Twilight Son - Aubrietia
9-5 (10)
David Probert
Mr M Dunne Martin Dunne, Newmarket
Br J. Babb
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced maiden Last of 9 in maiden at Newcastle (6f, 50/1) on final run for David Loughnane when last seen in October. Needs to raise her game on handicap/yard debut TFRHIIII BHA51
6 ANCIENT STATE (IRE) (23) 0-035
9-4 (3)
B c Dandy Man (IRE) - No More Thrills Oisin Orr
Mr D. Morgan Martin Dunne, Newmarket
Br Ballyhane
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 17/2) 23 days ago. Down in trip and tongue strap on 1st time Not without each-way hope TFRHHHII BHA50
7 KAMEKO SPIRIT (GB) (37) 0604-32
9-2 (8)
B or Br f Kameko (USA) - Anna Maria Jason Watson
Steve Bradley & Harraton Court Stables Darryll Holland, Newmarket
Br H. J. Fitzsimons & Smarden Thoroughbreds
TIMEFORM VIEW Very good second of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 5/1) 37 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and he has to enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA48
8
NO GAIN (GB) (35) 000-4
B f Territories (IRE) - Characterized Darragh Keenan
The poor sexy farmers club Martin Dunne, Newmarket
Br Stuart McPhee Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 80/1, fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 35 days ago. Significantly down in trip and she may again come up short. TFRHHIII BHA45
9 LA MER GRISE (GB) (23) 006-456 9-0 (5)
Gr f Portamento (IRE) - Sun’aq (IRE)
Hollie Doyle
LPOG Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Edward Peary racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORMVIEW Sixth of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 23 days ago. Back down in trip and she looks set for another struggle TFRHIIII BHA42
10 MISS CAMPANELLA
(GB) (18) 000-0 9-0 (4)
B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Silca Mistress
Josephine Gordon
Mr Paddy Barrett Derek Shaw, Sproxton
Br Redgate Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Last of 8 in handicap (150/1) at this course (6.1f) 18 days ago. Hard to fancy. TFRHIIII BHA27
11 EJUNA (IRE) (28) 6-06
B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Oakley Star
Mr I. Madueke
9-0 (7)
Connor Planas (3)
Conrad Allen, Newmarket
Br Ballinvana Hse Stud &Irish National Stud Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden 250/1, sixth of 7 in novice at this course (7.2f) 28 days ago. Down in trip for this handicap debut and she’s opposable TFRHIIII BHA25
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6, 7. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
ROYAL ACCORD: Following its run on 18/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. BLUE FORCE ONE: Following its run on 18/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
ANCIENT STATE: Following its run on 13/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung badly right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Bank On Kent (GB), 4-1 Kameko Spirit (GB), 9-2 Royal Accord (GB), 8-1 Ancient State (IRE), 10-1 No Gain (GB), 12-1 Hardlass (GB), 20-1 Blue Force One (IRE), 33-1 La Mer Grise (GB), 40-1 Hala Joza (GB), 300-1 Miss Campanella (GB), Ejuna (IRE)
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ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETUK: IT’S
WHERE THE UK BETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £9500 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490, 5th £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D M Loughnane (82 wins from 714 runners, 11%) runs ARCADIAN NIGHTS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs LASER FOCUS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ETRETAT trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 140 miles.
If on-song following a break ARTHUR’S REALM will have every chance. Ed Dunlop’s charge has dipped back to the mark off which he registered his latest success at Beverley last spring and he shades preference ahead of Al Waqidi and Civil Law.
1-2-3: 1.ARTHUR’S REALM (IRE) 2.AL WAQIDI 3.CIVIL LAW (IRE)
1 ARTHUR’S REALM (IRE) (133) 546630- 7 9-11 (7)
B g Camelot - Morning Line (FR) Rossa Ryan Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket
Br Newstead Breeding Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Newbury (10f, heavy) when last seen in October. Has slipped back to last winning mark and he’ll be a danger to all if fully tuned-up for this assignment. TFRHHHHH BHA87
2 AL WAQIDI (GB) (20) 1/1///-36 CD 7 9-9 (6)
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Kazziana
Saffie Osborne V7 Recruitment Ltd and Partner
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br Godolphin V7 Recruitment
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced winner Course winner 9/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 20 days ago, having hopeless task from position This step back up in trip looks a good move and he’s one to be interested in TFRHHHHI BHA85
3 ARCADIAN NIGHTS (GB) (20) 0025-11 CD 7 9-8 (10)
B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Lady Lahar
Laurence Bellman
Br Barry Walters
Billy Loughnane
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner 10/3, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 20 days ago, well positioned 2lb nudge fair enough and he has to be respected in his hat-trick bid TFRHHHII BHA84
4 EAGLE DAY (IRE) (19) 11-4026 CD
B g Kodiac - Ramone (IRE)
Mr David Edwards & Arthur Hoyle
Br Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud
5 9-8 (2)
Jordan Williams (5)
David Evans, Abergavenny
Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time course winner Four wins from 17 runs last year, the latest here in December Sixth of 7 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 19 days ago. Definite chance if able to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA84
5 SON OF MAN (IRE) (112) 200066-
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Crisolles (FR)
4 9-7 (9)
Paddy Bradley
Mr Mark Aljoe Jim Boyle, Epsom
Br China Horse Club International Ltd
Jim Boyle Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D. Off 112 days and he looks vulnerable TFRHHIII BHA83
6 CIVIL LAW (IRE) (8) 055-606 CD
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Tribune (FR)
WINDSOR HOUSE RACING
Br Ecurie Des Monceaux
8 9-5 (5)
Hollie Doyle
Roger Teal, Lambourn
Borras Construction Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time C&D winner 28/1 and visored for 1st time, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 8 days ago. Merits consideration.
7 EXPERT WITNESS (GB) (134) 216030-
TFRHHHII BHA81
5 9-4 (11)
B m Expert Eye - Upstanding David Probert
Expert Witness Partnership Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke
Br Plantation Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 10 in handicap at Newbury (10f, heavy, 17/2). Off 134 days ahead of this first run for yard after leaving Sir Mark Todd and she’s opposable TFRHHIII BHA80
8
PARTY ISLAND (IRE) (20) 03135-0
Ch g Tagula (IRE) - Pretty Demanding (IRE)
Mr A. Killoran
Br Mr E. Mulryan
8 9-0 (4)
George Bass (3)
Denis Coakley, West Ilsley
Denis Coakley Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW66/1, last of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 20 days ago. Entitled to come on for that run, which was his first following a 5-month break, and this step back up in trip can help. TFRHHIII BHA76
9 ETRETAT (GB) (29) 332-130 CD BF
B g Wootton Bassett - Normandie (GER)
Mrs Zee Thompson
Br L Dassault, Cofinvest & Haras d’Etreham
4 8-10 (3)
Jason Hart
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Latest win at Lingfield in January. Last of 8 in handicap (7/2) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 29 days ago. Will be a threat if able to shrug off that below par Lingfield display. TFRHHHII BHA72
10 LASER FOCUS (IRE) (10) 23414-0
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Decisive Intent
Pontoon racing
Br Sunderland Holding Inc
7 8-8 (8)
Laura Pearson
James Owen, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 12 runs last year Latest win at Brighton in September Last of 7 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 22/1) 10 days ago, slowly away Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA70
11 SHAHBAZ (IRE) (14) 0000-30 D
Gr g Free Eagle (IRE) - Middle Persia
Crown Racing
Br Skymarc Farm
5 8-7 (1)
Joe Leavy (3)
Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/2) 14 days ago, slowly away Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA69
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7, 10.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
ETRETAT: Following its run on 7/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Arcadian Nights (GB), 13-2 Etretat (GB), 7-1 Arthur’s Realm (IRE), 8-1 Eagle Day (IRE), 17-2 Al Waqidi (GB), 11-1 Civil Law (IRE), 12-1 Shahbaz (IRE), 14-1 Son of Man (IRE), 22-1 Party Island (IRE), 25-1 Expert Witness (GB), 28-1 Laser Focus (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £645,774 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.45 - THE BETMGM LINCOLN TRIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (Horses rated 106 or above will NOT be eligible for entry) (also open to such horses rated 83 and below). £250 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after March 1st, 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 horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 16 entries at £250.Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 3.20 - THE BETMGM LADY WULFRUNA STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34026 to the winning horse The second to receive £12900, the third £6456, the fourth £3216, the fifth £1614 and the sixth £810. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 7lb. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 9 entries at £300. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner £26736; Second £10974; Third £5490; Fourth £2742; Fifth £1374; Sixth £684. (Penalty Value £34026) A SS
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.55 - THE BOOST YOUR ACCA AT BETMGM NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7668 to the winning horse The second to receive £3599, the third £1800 and the fourth £900. for novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £71 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 9lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 14 entries at £71. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £757. (Penalty Value £7668) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
Fourth Race 4.30 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4972 to the winning horse The second to receive £2333, the third £1165, the fourth £583 and the fifth £290. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £47 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £38 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 1st, 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 horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 14 entries at £47. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3923; Second £1962; Third £980; Fourth £490; Fifth £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 5.05 - THE £30 IN FREE BETS WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7955 to the winning horse The second to receive £3733, the third £1865, the fourth £933 and the fifth £465. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £76 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £61 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 1st, 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 horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 13 entries at £76. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6276; Second £3139; Third £1569; Fourth £784; Fifth £392. (Penalty Value £7955.68) SS
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.40 - THE WIN £1M WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN GOALS 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 three yrs old only, Rated 46-55 (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 6th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each race won 6lb. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 13 entries, 1 at £6 and 12 at £30. - Closed March 3rd, 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.
Seventh Race 6.15 - THE BETUK: IT’S WHERE THE UK BETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4972 to the winning horse The second to receive £2333, the third £1165, the fourth £583 and the fifth £290. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £47 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £38 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 1st, 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 horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 15 entries at £47. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3923; Second £1962; Third £980; Fourth £490; Fifth £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
FIXTURE LIST 2025
KEY Bold text = Feature Day = Live Entertainment
(A) = Afternoon Racing (E) = Evening Racing (FL) = Floodlit
JANUARY
Sat 4 (FL) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 6 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Tue 7 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Sat 11 (FL) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 13 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Sat 18 (FL) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 20 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Sat 25 (FL) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 27 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Tue 28 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
FEBRUARY
Sat 1 (E) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 3 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Sat 8 (FL) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 10 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Tue 11 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Mon 17 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Tue 18 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Mon 24 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Tue 25 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
MARCH
Mon 3 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Sat 8 (E) Lady Wulfruna Stakes
Tue 11 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Wed 12 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Fri 14 (FL) Friday Night Racing
Sat 15 (FL) St Patrick's Racenight
Mon 17 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Tue 18 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Sat 22 (E) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 24 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Thu 27 (A) Spring Afternoon Racing
Mon 31 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
APRIL
Tue 1 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Sat 5 (FL) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 7 (A) Spring Afternoon Racing
Sat 19 (FL) Rum n Reggae Racenight
Mon 21 (A) Easter Family Fun Day
Sat 26 (E) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 28 (E) Spring Evening Racing
Tue 29 (E) Spring Evening Racing
MAY
Tue 6 (E)
Mon 12 (E)
Mon 19 (E)
Thu 22 (E)
Tue 27 (E)
Spring Evening Racing
Spring Evening Racing
Spring Evening Racing
Spring Evening Racing Spring Evening Racing
JUNE
Tue 3 (E)
Tue 10 (A)
Mon 16 (E)
Mon 23 (A)
Mon 30 (E)
JULY
Tue 22 (E)
Thu 31 (E)
AUGUST
Sun 10 (A)
Tue 19 (E)
SEPTEMBER
Tue 2 (E)
Sat 6 (E)
Tue 16 (FL)
Sat 20 (FL)
Mon 22 (FL)
OCTOBER
Sat 4 (FL)
Mon 6 (FL)
Sat 11 (FL)
Sat 18 (FL)
Mon 20 (FL)
Sat 25 (FL)
Mon 27 (FL)
Tue 28 (FL)
NOVEMBER
Mon 3 (FL)
Tue 4 (FL)
Sat 8 (FL)
Sat 22 (FL)
Mon 24 (FL)
Tue 25 (FL)
Sat 29 (FL)
DECEMBER
Mon 1 (FL)
Sat 6 (FL)
Mon 8 (FL)
Sat 13 (FL)
Mon 15 (FL)
Sat 20 (E)
Mon 22 (FL)
Fri 26 (A)
Sat 27 (FL)
Tue 30 (FL)
Summer Evening Racing
Summer Afternoon Racing
Summer Evening Racing
Summer Afternoon Racing
Summer Evening Racing
Summer Evening Racing
Summer Evening Racing
Family Fun Day
Summer Evening Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Ladies Evening
Autumn Evening Racing
Country Racenight
Autumn Evening Racing
Saturday Night Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Saturday Night Racing
Saturday Night Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Saturday Night Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Vegas Racenight
Saturday Night Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Saturday Night Racing
Festive Evening Racing
Festive Saturday Night Racing
Festive Evening Racing
Festive Saturday Night Racing
Festive Evening Racing
Festive Saturday Night Racing
Festive Evening Racing
Boxing Day Racing
Panto Family Fun Racenight Festive Evening Racing
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