LADIES’ DAY
WEDNESDAY 27TH AUGUST
YOUR COMPLIMENTARY RACECARD, COURTESY OF CATTERICK RACECOURSE. WISHING YOU AN ENJOYABLE DAY’S RACING.
Race 1 2.30 7f 15y
1 Born A Star (IRE) 9-7
2 Secret Testimony (GB) 9-7
3 Suddenly I See (IRE) 9-7
4 Supreme Clarets (IRE) 9-7
5 Spirit of The Wood (IRE) 9-5
6 Yorkshire Queen (GB) 9-2
7 Lanarra (IRE) 9-0
8 Madame Koko (GB) 9-0
Race 2 3.00 5f 1y
1 Havin A Flyer (GB) 9-9
2 Tenor’s Inn (IRE) 9-6
3 Davorge Nation (IRE) 9-6
4 Dinamo (IRE) 9-2
5 Twist Or Stick (GB) 8-11
6 Youfillupmysenses (IRE) 8-8
MUSSELBURGH
Race 3 3.30 1m 208y
1 Amidst The Chaos (IRE) 9-9
2 Runninsonofagun (IRE) 9-9
3 Dream Angel (IRE) 9-9
4 Shielas Well (IRE) 9-8
5 Balayaged (IRE) 9-6
6 Drumcondra (IRE) 9-1
7 Marry The Night (GB) 9-0
8 No Nay Nevermind (IRE)8-13
Race 4 4.00 2m 2f 28y
1 Bashful Boy (IRE) 9-9
2 Simple Star (IRE) 9-6
3 Paper Doll (IRE) 9-6
4 Lunar Power (IRE) 9-1
5 Clan Chieftain (GB) 9-0
6 Trojan Sun (GB) 8-9
7 Elemental Eye (GB) 8-8
8 Stand Strong (GB) 8-5
Race 5 4.35 7f 15y
1 Detective (GB) 9-9
2 Highland Olly (GB) 9-9
3 Keep Me Stable (IRE) 9-9
4 Fletchers Dream (GB) 9-8
5 Front Gunner (IRE) 9-4
6 Spun To Gold (USA) 9-3
7 Ahamoment (IRE) 9-2
8 Chiefman (GB) 8-9
9 Monhammer (GB) 8-8
10 Ignac Lamar (IRE) 8-7
Race 6 5.05 5f 1y
1 Match Play (GB) 9-9
2 Orbital Chime (GB) 9-9
3 Happier (IRE) 9-5
4 Irish Dancer (IRE) 9-3
5 Zuffolo (IRE) 9-2
6 Royal Duke (GB) 9-1
7 Thunderstorm Katie (GB) 9-1
8 Golden Rainbow (GB) 8-13
9 Pockley (GB) 8-10
10 Araifjan (GB) 8-6
11 Blackcurrent (GB) 8-5
TODAY’S OFFICIALS
STEWARDS
Chief Steward Simon Connaway
Stewards’ Panel Chair Peter Forster
Charlotte Armitage, Philippa Hardy, Nathan Green, Louise Moore
OFFICIALS
Starters Lee Jones, Seamus O’Neill
Judge Di Clark
Clerk of the Scales Wayne Burnel
Veterinary Officer Matt Butterell
Veterinary Surgeons Caroline Blakiston, Hambleton Equine Clinic
Medical Officers
Dr McLain, Dr Bulman, Dr Tut
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Karen West, Jo Hardy, Shaun Mitchell, Melanie Swarbrick
Handicapper
Graeme Smith
Betting Ring Manager Malcolm Hart
Commentator Darren Owen
THE CATTERICK BRIDGE TEAM
James Sanderson Chief Executive
Fiona Needham Clerk of the Course
Emma Stevenson General Commercial Manager
Stephen Skillern Operations Manager
Charlotte Dagg Administration Manager
John Ireland Acting Head Groundsman
Neil Ambler Catering Manager
Amanda Soar Owners’ Hospitality Manager
Safeguarding Fiona Needham, Charlotte Dagg
& Emma Stevenson
TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS
THE FAMILY & FRIENDS OF DAVE WATSON
FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF FRANK HUGILL
Our thanks go out to all our race sponsors for their support today and we wish them an enjoyable day’s racing.
WHERE TO EAT & DRINK
THE HORSESHOE CAFÉ BAR
The Horseshoe Café Bar, by the Parade Ring, features a fully stocked bar & serves an array of hot drinks, cakes, deli sandwiches, soup, and hot favourites from the servery.
CHAMPIONS BAR & BUFFET
and GODS SOLUTION BAR
selection lection of hot and sn
situated in the main grandstand, both offer a lection of hot pies, sandwiches, and snacks, alongside a well-stocked bar.
LONGSHOTS SPORTS BAR
is fully stocked with both hot & cold drinks, plus a selection of crisps & chocolate bars for a quick snack.
CONCESSION UNITS are also available around the course, perfect for satisfying any cravings.
FIRST RACE 2.15
The Yorkshire Dales Distillery EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Class 5) (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race)
for maiden two yrs old ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Dods (17 wins from 115 runners, 15%) runs SWEET GIRL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Fahey (7 wins from 51 runners, 14%) runs NALA’S DREAM Longest Travellers: STANIEL CAY trained by K P De Foy & THE LOST SOCK trained by R Varian, Newmarket, 205 miles.
1 STANIEL CAY (IRE) (9) 5 9-7 (2)
Br B c Starman - Lullaby Moon David Egan J
O Amo Racing Limited Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T
B Amo Racing Limited Sports Invest UK Ltd, KPF Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, showed a bit when fifth of 12 in novice at Windsor (5f, good) on debut 9 days ago, not knocked about. Should progress TFR###!! BHA-
2 THE LOST SOCK (IRE) (25) 32 9-7 (6)
Br Ch c Cotai Glory - Jowana (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J
O Racing TV Club - RaceShare Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Pat Beirne Racecourse Media Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. Left debut third behind when close second of 8 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, good) 25 days ago, sticking to task Open to further progress and hard to beat. TFR##### BHA-
3 CIRCLE OF TRUST (IRE) (15) (2lb) 46 9-5 (1)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Reality of Dreams (USA) Kevin Stott J
O Mrs R G Hillen & Partner Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B D. & E. Phelan
TIMEFORM VIEW In need of experience in 2 outings over 6f and likely to do better at some point. TFR###!! BHA-
4 FORDHAM FLYER (GB) (-) (4lb) 9-3 (7)
Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Three Little Birds
Alistair Rawlinson J
O Mr Foster & Partner Danny Brooke, Middleham T
B Mrs J A Rawding & Miss A J Rawding Danny Brooke Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 1. 5,500 gns Dream Ahead gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 5.7f Diomed Duke Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs) Likely outsider on debut. TFR#!!!! BHA-
5 NALA’S DREAM (IRE) (-) (2lb) 9-0 (3)
Br B f Mayson - Western Music (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd Richard Fahey, Malton T
B John Heelan
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 4. Mayson filly. Dam 6f winner. The stable hasn’t been knocking in 2-y-o winners with its usual regularity this year but she still needs monitoring in the betting. TFR###!! BHA-
6 SWEET GIRL (GB) (137) (2lb) 0 9-0 (5)
Br B f Twilight Son - Caster Sugar (USA) Tom Eaves J
O Mr Frank Lowe
Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Mrs Anita Wigan Magnus Homes S
TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, ninth of 10 in novice at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) on debut in April. Off since TFR##!!! BHA-
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 5f
7 MOSSVALE DIVA (IRE) (9) (4lb) 2
Br B f Coulsty (IRE) - Lets Try (IRE)
O Nick Bradley Racing 17 and Partner
(4)
Ben Robinson J
Brian Ellison, Malton T
B S. V. Schilcher Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden. Good second of 7 in nursery at this course (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago Should figure prominently again. TFR####! BHA68
2024: NALA STAR (IRE) 2 9 2 P J McDonald 5-4 (Ollie Sangster) 9 ran
PROBABLE S.P.’s 10-11 The Lost Sock (IRE), 11-4 Mossvale Diva (IRE), 9-1 Staniel Cay (IRE), 14-1 Circle of Trust (IRE), 22-1 Nala’s Dream (IRE), 40-1 Sweet Girl (GB), 50-1 Fordham Flyer (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW If THE LOST SOCK makes the expected further improvement he should get off the mark at the third time of asking Last week’s course nursery runner-up Mossvale Diva can give him most to do ahead of Staniel Cay.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE LOST SOCK (IRE) 2.MOSSVALE DIVA (IRE) 3.STANIEL CAY (IRE)
RESULTS
Race Time Distance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
RACE SPONSOR
With thanks to YORKSHIRE DALES DISTILLERY for sponsoring this race.
A cash prize will be awarded to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a memento.
Colours
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SECOND RACE 2.45
The Fascination By Cherished
Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for maiden two yrs old fillies ¨ Total prize fund £9000 ¨ Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3840, 2nd £1920, 3rd £960, 4th £480 (Penalty Value £4860)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): E Bethell (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs ROGUE ATTRACTION Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Boughey (7 wins from 30 runners, 23%) runs CASE STUDY Longest Traveller: BLUE NGURU trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 234 miles.
Colours No Horse
1 BLUE NGURU (GB) (83) 32
Draw
9-2 (3)
Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Tutu Nguru (USA) Hollie Doyle J
O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form. Second of 6 in maiden at Hamilton (6f, good, 85/40) 83 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Should go well. TFR####! BHA-
2 CASE STUDY (GB) (-)
5f 212y
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROGUE ATTRACTION (IRE) 2.BLUE NGURU 3.CASE STUDY
RESULTS
9-2 (5)
Br B f Showcasing - Boodley Pat Cosgrave J
O The Royal Ascot Racing Club George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Carmel Stud & Whitsbury Manor Stud Royal Ascot Racing Club S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 26 110,000 gns Showcasing filly Dam maiden sister to smart winner up to 7f (stayed 1 1/4m) Emirates Flyer Would need considering if the betting speaks in her favour TFR###!! BHA-
3 MISS BOYD (GB) (7) 6 9-2 (1)
Br B f Mayson - La Danse Classique Mark Winn J
O Mr R. G. Fell Roger Fell, Nawton T
B Natton House Thoroughbreds Ltd OR8 Wellness S
TIMEFORM VIEW 100/1, sixth of 7 in novice at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) on debut 7 days ago Needs to have come on a lot in a short time TFR##!!! BHA-
4 REESHAH (IRE) (-) 9-2 (4)
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Zman Awal (IRE) Jack Garritty J
O Mr Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al Attiyah Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T
B Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah Adrian Nicholls Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 1. Mehmas filly Dam, 7f-1 1/4m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Raven’s Lady. The betting should help guide to expectations TFR##!!! BHA-
5 ROGUE ATTRACTION (IRE) (23) 2 BF 9-2 (2)
Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Moon Shimmer Callum Rodriguez J
O The Rogues Gallery Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Tally-Ho Stud Eco Rider, UK Packaging Supplies Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type Second of 7 in novice at Carlisle (6f, good to soft, 11/10) on debut 23 days ago, clear of rest Likely to improve and the one to beat. TFR##### BHA-
2024: FLIGHT RADAR (IRE) 3 9 11 Pierre-Louis Jamin 1-25 (K R Burke) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 10-11 Rogue Attraction (IRE), 5-2 Blue Nguru (GB), 11-2 Case Study (GB), 18-1 Reeshah (IRE), 50-1 Miss Boyd (GB) THE TIMEFORM VIEW If ROGUE ATTRACTION makes the anticipated progress from her debut she ought to take a bit stopping Blue Nguru is the obvious threat unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding George Boughey newcomer Case Study
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
All races - Inside POSITION OF STALLS
RACE SPONSOR
With thanks to FASCINATION BY CHERISHED for sponsoring this race.
A cash prize will be awarded to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a memento.
The
Remembering Frank Hugill Handicap
Stakes
(Class
6)
for three yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206 (Penalty Value £4187.20)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (51 wins from 444 runners, 11%) runs DANDY FITZ & DREAM DEAL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 96 runners, 9%) runs DANDY FITZ & DREAM DEAL
Longest Traveller: RAIN CAP trained by John David Riches, Pilling, 91 miles.
1 MISS RAINBOW (IRE) (25) 113312 C D BF 4 9-9 (6)
Br B f Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Allegrina (IRE) William Pyle (3) J
O The Outrageous Partnership Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor T
B Miss Elaine Marie Smith Probio Energy International Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Four wins from 9 runs this year, the latest at Thirsk (6f, good) in July 5/2, creditable second of 10 back at Thirsk (6f, good) 25 days ago. Should continue to run well. TFR####! BHA60
2 QUERCUS (IRE) (22) 562012 CD 8 9-9 (2)
Br B g Nayef (USA) - Dufoof (IRE) Oisin McSweeney (3) J
O C. A. Gledhill
Ann Duffield, Leyburn T
B Roundhill Stud BBP Marketing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Six-time C&D winner, the latest in July Another good C&D effort when 1/2-length second of 8 to Dream Deal (good to firm) 22 days ago Has to enter the reckoning. TFR####! BHA60
3 DREAM DEAL (GB) (22) 0-26451 CD 6 9-6 (5)
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Triveni (FR) David Allan J
O D & SJ Barker
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Miss S. J. Turner Mr Barker S
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/8 and blinkered first time, won 8-runner C&D handicap (good to firm) 22 days ago by 1/2 length from Quercus Claims if the headgear continues to work TFR###!! BHA57
4 KYBER CRYSTAL (IRE) (41) 3-15325 6 9-5 (3)
Br Gr m El Kabeir (USA) - Lapis Blue (IRE) Hollie Doyle J
O RMR Syndicate 1 Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Yeomanstown Stud & Cavalier Bloodstock Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Her win at Musselburgh in April came under Hollie Doyle 15/2, below par when fifth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 41 days ago but may do better with Doyle back in the saddle TFR###!! BHA56
5 ECO POWER BOY (IRE) (371) 50/0065- 4 9-5 (4)
Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Gravity Queen (IRE) Gianluca Sanna (5) J
O Eco-Power Racing
Seb Spencer, Malton T
B Mr Dermot Cogan Eco-Power Racing, Eco Power Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in handicaps for John & Sean Quinn last year. rHas rejoined Seb Spencer ahead of this first outing for a year A watching brief is advised. TFR#!!!! BHA56
6 DANDY FITZ (IRE) (26) 624403 C 4 9-3 (9)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - New Magic (IRE)
O Mr Ambrose Turnbull
B Kevin Lyons
Duran Fentiman J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Respectable third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 3/1) 26 days ago TFR###!! BHA54
BR Breeding J Jockey O Owner T Trainer
Breeder S
7 MISSMIMI (GB) (21) 20-2124 D 5 9-3 (8)
Br B m Equiano (FR) - Bendis (GER) Joanna Mason J
O Howard Thompson
Tina Jackson, Loftus T
B Jeddah Bloodstock S. M. Thompson Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent mare who was well served by coming off a strong gallop when doubling her career tally at Pontefract (5f, good) in July Has reached the frame on both outings since and ought to be competitive again. TFR###!! BHA54
8 LADY BOUQUET (GB) (9) 000142 C 4 9-2 (7)
Br B f Land Force (IRE) - Loulou Bellini
Cam Hardie J
O James and Susan Cookson Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Highclere Stud Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner over 5f in July Good second of 9 over C&D (good to firm, 8/1) 9 days ago, running on. Expected to be bang there from the same mark. TFR##### BHA53 (+1)
9 RAIN CAP (GB) (22) 464212 CD BF 8 9-2 (1)
Br B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Rough Courte (IRE) Mark Winn J
O J R Racing John David Riches, Pilling T
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited J R Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner Latest win at Pontefract in July Creditable second of 11 in classified event at this course (7f, good to firm, 13/8) 22 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly. TFR###!! BHA53
2024: CROCODILE POWER (IRE) 6 9 0 Dale Swift 9-1 (Seb Spencer) 8 ran Visor worn by No 1, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4.
Stewards Note:
ECO POWER BOY: Following its run on 21/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away MISSMIMI: Following its run on 6/8/2025 it was reported that the jockey momentarily lost an iron.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-1 Miss Rainbow (IRE), Dream Deal (GB), 6-1 Quercus (IRE), Lady Bouquet (GB), 15-2 Rain Cap (GB), 9-1 Dandy Fitz (IRE), Missmimi (GB), 12-1 Kyber Crystal (IRE), 50-1 Eco Power Boy (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty with chances here LADY BOUQUET goes off the same mark as when second over C&D last week and can go one better now. The thriving Miss Rainbow and C&D specialist Quercus head the dangers
With thanks to FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF FRANK HUGILL for sponsoring this race.
A cash prize will be awarded to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a memento.
Frank Hugill Memorial
Frank was a member of Catterick Racecourse for over 25 years and loved coming here. His daughter, Heather, and the friends here today would like to thank all the Racecourse staff, the security team and his fellow racegoers for their friendship and support, especially as his health declined.
FOURTH RACE 3.45
The Berber Leather Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
for three yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206 (Penalty Value £4187.20)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (51 wins from 444 runners, 11%) runs BOLLIN NEIL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 96 runners, 9%) runs BOLLIN NEIL
Longest Traveller: HIDDEN PEARL trained by J Berry, Newmarket, 205 miles.
1 HIDDEN PEARL (GB) (18) 50-1640 CD 9 10-0 (7)
Br Ch m Dunaden (FR) - Volkovkha
Gina Mangan J
O The Sisters of Mercy & John Berry John Berry, Newmarket T
B Hall Of Fame Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won this last year Also successful on reappearance at Yarmouth (1 3/4m) in May Well held in a Class 5 at Newmarket latest but capable of bouncing back in this lower grade. TFR###!! BHA57
2 INSPIRING SPEECHES (IRE) (22) 455411 C 4 9-8 (8)
Br Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Vallambrosa (IRE) Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J
O Yorkshire Horseracing Sara Ender, Malton T
B Whisperview Trading Ltd Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy S
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark at Beverley last month and followed up in a 1 1/2m course handicap 22 days ago Should go well on the hat-trick bid if seeing out the longer trip TFR##### BHA51
3 BOLLIN NEIL (GB) (22) 3-50542 CD 9 9-4 (6)
Br Ch g Haafhd - Bollin Nellie
O Mrs S. J. Easterby
B Habton Farms
David Allan J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 Creditable second of 7 in handicap at this course (2m, good to firm, 16/5) 22 days ago TFR###!! BHA47
4 HAVACHOC (GB) (43) 000530 3 9-0 (1)
Br Ro g Havana Gold (IRE) - White Chocolate (IRE) Duran Fentiman J
O Mr Ambrose Turnbull Patrick Morris, Prescot T
B The Rumble Racing Club - White Chocolate
TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Grant Tuer when last of 9 in handicap (80/1) at Beverley (1 1/4m) 43 days ago Significantly up in trip TFR##!!! BHA52
5 TOBY TWO SCOOPS (GB) (22) 004-603 3 8-12 (2)
Br B g Expert Eye - Maria Letizia Aiden Brookes (3) J
O Mr R. M. Howard Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Normandie Stud Ltd Effingham Steel Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1 and blinkered first time, creditable 1/2-length third of 6 to Inspiring Speeches in handicap at this course (1 1/2m, good to firm) 22 days ago, running on. TFR###!! BHA50
6 HIGHFIELD COMRADE (GB) (12) 00063 3 8-12 (4)
Br B g Sogann (FR) - Miss Tree Jason Hart J
O Trainers House Enterprises Ltd John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Trainers House Enterprises Limited JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Thirsk (1 1/2m, good) 12 days ago. Up in trip Much less exposed than most of these Respected. TFR####! BHA50
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m 5f 192y
7 HIMSELF (IRE) (22) 054064 3 8-11 (9)
Br B g Coulsty (IRE) - Cocohulababy (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O Mrs J. Porter Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Liam Queally Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran one of his better races when 1 3/4 lengths fourth of 6 to Inspiring Speeches in handicap at this course (1 1/2m, good to firm, 16/1) 22 days ago. No certainty to build on it, though. TFR###!! BHA49
8
Br B g Kodiac - Ice Eagle (IRE) Hollie Doyle J
O Riverside Racing Syndicate Declan Carroll, Malton T
B Tally-Ho Stud Sapphire Print Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (1 1/2m, good to firm) 15 days ago TFR###!! BHA
9 MARY ANNE MAXIMUS (IRE) (32)
Br B f Circus Maximus (IRE) - Beat of My Heart (IRE) Faye McManoman J O Mr Joseph Bell & Partner Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Shem Phelan & James Phelan Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 9 in classified event at Newcastle (7f, 20/1) 32 days ago Significantly up in trip Makes handicap debut. Could only consider if backed. TFR##!!! BHA44
2024: HIDDEN PEARL 8 9 10 Gina Mangan 14-1 (John Berry) 14 ran Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4, 9. PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Inspiring Speeches (IRE), 5-1 Bollin Neil (GB), 11-2 Hickton (IRE), 6-1 Toby Two Scoops (GB), 15-2 Highfield Comrade (GB), 8-1 Hidden Pearl (GB), 9-1 Himself (IRE), 50-1 Havachoc (GB), Mary Anne Maximus (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW INSPIRING SPEECHES might be able to defy the handicapper again The low-mileage Highfield Comrade can fill the forecast spot ahead of last year’s winner Hidden Pearl
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.INSPIRING SPEECHES (IRE) 2.HIGHFIELD COMRADE 3.HIDDEN PEARL
RACE SPONSOR
With thanks to BERBER LEATHER for sponsoring this race.
A cash prize will be awarded to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a memento.
2025-26 FIXTURES
2025 FLAT
Tuesday 9th September
Wednesday 1st October
Saturday 18th October
Tuesday 28th October
2025-26 NATIONAL HUNT
Friday 21st November
Tuesday 16th December
Sunday 28th December
Thursday 1st January
Thursday 8th January
Wednesday 21st January
Friday 30th January
Monday 9th February
Tuesday 24th February
Wednesday 4th March
2026 FLAT
Wednesday 8th April
Wednesday 22nd April
Monday 11th May
Thursday 21st May
Saturday 30th May
Thursday 11th June
Monday 22nd June
Wednesday 8th July
Wednesday 15th July
Wednesday 22nd July
Tuesday 4th August
Monday 17th August
Wednesday 26th August
Tuesday 8th September
Wednesday 30th September
Saturday 17th October
Tuesday 27th October
2026 NATIONAL HUNT
Friday 20th November
Tuesday 15th December
Monday 28th December
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The Dave Watson Memorial Handicap Stakes (Class 4)
for three yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £10000 ¨ Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (51 wins from 444 runners, 11%) runs ANGELIC BUGLER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 96 runners, 9%) runs ANGELIC BUGLER
Longest Traveller: LEXINGTON BLITZ trained by R Cowell, Newmarket, 205 miles.
1 LEXINGTON BLITZ (IRE) (26) 020502 D BF 3 9-10 (6)
Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Broken Time (IRE) P. J. McDonald J
O Middleham Park Racing LIV Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Troy & Joey Cullen & Irish National Stud Al Basti Equiworld S
TIMEFORM VIEW 3/1, good second of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 26 days ago Cheekpieces on first time Has to be taken seriously
2 HURT YOU NEVER (IRE) (17) 153110 D 6 9-10 (7)
Br B m Dandy Man (IRE) - Kyllarney Jack Nicholls (5) J
O A Nicholls & Bob Joy Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T
B Mount Coote Estates Adrian Nicholls Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins from 11 runs this year, the latest at Hamilton at the beginning of the month Only eleventh of 13 at Haydock last time but this is a bit less competitive TFR###!! BHA81
3 ROSENPUR (GER) (13) 431016 D 5 9-10 (3)
Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Rosenreihe (IRE) George Wood J
O Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Gestut Wittekindshof Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins from 18 runs this year, the latest at Chester in July Bit below form when sixth of 13 in Racing League at Windsor (5f, firm) 13 days ago Merits consideration back in slightly calmer waters. TFR###!! BHA81
4 DESERT CHAMPION (IRE) (25) 160000 D 3 9-2 (8)
Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lady of The Desert (USA) Cam Hardie J
O Mr A. Bell & Mr P. T. Midgley Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Chelmsford (5f) in March but has struggled for form since, including in 2 outings for this yard. TFR#!!!! BHA75
5 HOVER ON THE WIND (IRE) (12) 125054 D 5 9-0 (4)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Casila (IRE) Harry Russell J
O The Beer Stalkers & Partner Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Beverley in May. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good, 6/1) 12 days ago Back on a winning mark. TFR####! BHA71
6 JOJO RABBIT (GB) (13) 160210 D BF 7 9-0 (1)
Br Br g Due Diligence (USA) - Berkshire Honey James Sullivan J
O Grange Park Racing XIII & Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Berkshire Parts & Panels Grange Park Racing, William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Front-runner who made all at Beverley in July Unable to dominate when only ninth of 10 there 13 days ago TFR###!! BHA71
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 5f
7 GLORY FIGHTER (GB) (19) 013026 CD 9 8-13 (5)
Br B g Kyllachy - Isola Verde Mark Winn J
O Mad 4 Fun & Paul Williamson Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Mr & Mrs P. Hopper & Mr & Mrs M. Morris Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Chased home Hurt You Never in small field at Nottingham in July but not in the same form when sixth of 10 at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 19 days ago TFR###!! BHA70
8 ANGELIC BUGLER (IRE) (14) 303003 3 8-7 (2)
Br B f Soldier’s Call - Seraphina (IRE) Duran Fentiman J
O Mr D B & Mrs C Lamplough & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T B Allevamento Ficomontanino Srl Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Novice winner on debut but hasn’t progressed in handicaps since, finishing a respectable third of 7 at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago TFR###!! BHA64
2024: NIGHT ON EARTH (IRE) 6 9 3 Joe Leavy 85-40 (Ian Williams) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 3.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Lexington Blitz (IRE), 11-2 Jojo Rabbit (GB), 6-1 Angelic Bugler (IRE), 7-1 Rosenpur (GER), 15-2 Hover On The Wind (IRE), 17-2 Glory Fighter (GB), 12-1 Hurt You Never (IRE), 33-1 Desert Champion (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW LEXINGTON BLITZ is given a chance to build on his latest Musselburgh second Hover On The Wind, one of 3 for Paul Midgley, is below the mark he defied at Beverley in May and is second choice ahead of Rosenpur.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LEXINGTON BLITZ (IRE) 2.HOVER ON THE WIND (IRE) 3.ROSENPUR (GER)
RESULTS
Race Time Distance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
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FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (51 wins from 444 runners, 11%) runs HALLUCINATE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 96 runners, 9%) runs HALLUCINATE Longest Traveller: BRING HER HOME trained by L & M Scudamore, Kinross, 178 miles.
1 BANDELLO (GB) (29) 403002 4 9-9 (3)
Br B g Twilight Son - Juliet Capulet (IRE)
George Wood J
O WeDo Business Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Wedo Business Services Ltd, Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 16 starts runs 13/2 and hooded first time, creditable second of 9 in classified event at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft) 29 days ago. TFR####! BHA45
2 BLUE JAY WAY (GB) (22) 30-6603 5 9-9 (13)
Br B g Sixties Icon - Dark Blue (IRE)
Mark Winn J
O J R Racing John David Riches, Pilling T
B Savoch Oaks J R Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 20 starts Ran one of his better races when third of 8 in handicap at this course (6f, good to firm) 22 days ago but the suspicion is his wait for a first win will go on. TFR###!! BHA44
3 BRAZEN RASCAL (GB) (28) 0-00554 5 9-9 (2)
Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Sweetnessandlight
Jason Hart J
O Country Lane Partnership Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft T
B Mrs J. Ward Yorkshire Bale S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 7/1) 28 days ago TFR###!! BHA44
4 DESERT DREAM (GB) (14) 000052 CD 11 9-9 (10)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Rosika
O The Racing Emporium
Dale Swift J
Seb Spencer, Malton T
B Southcourt Stud Eco-Power Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times during 2024, including this race Very good second of 10 in handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 14 days ago Should go well in this race again. TFR##### BHA47
5 FILEY BEACH (IRE) (4) 06-4304 BF 4 9-9 (14)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Pilates (IRE)
James Sullivan J
O Mr Peter Ward Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Mountarmstrong Stud Tote, William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Only a respectable fourth of 5 in handicap (5/2) at Redcar (6f, good) on Saturday TFR###!! BHA44 (-1)
6 KORROOR (IRE) (43) 315306 D 4 9-9 (8)
Br B g Kodiac - Rekdhat (IRE)
O Mr A Grimshaw & Mrs J Grimshaw
Ryan Sexton J
Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Godolphin Portfield Asset Management Llp, David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle (6f) in March. 6/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 43 days ago Bounce back needed. TFR###!! BHA46
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 7f 6y
7 MARTIN’S BRIG (IRE) (32)
8 9-9 (4)
Br B g Equiano (FR) - Weeza (IRE) Faye McManoman J
O Mr J. A. Moore David Thompson, Darlington T
B Mr Peter Harper
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wetherby in April. 11/4, below form when 6 1/4 lengths fifth of 9 to Starshot in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) 32 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Expected to be bang there. TFR####! BHA46
8 STARSHOT (IRE) (22)
Br B g Acclamation - Sea Meets Sky (FR) Ben Sanderson J
O Foxhounds Racing Lawrence Mullaney, Wiseton T
B Niarchos Family Foxhoundinn Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark at Newcastle in July 13/2, respectable third of 11 in classified event over C&D (good to firm) 22 days ago Considered. TFR####! BHA50
9 TWILIGHT JAZZ (GB) (14) 50-0000 D 5 9-9 (1)
Br B m Twilight Son - Jasmine Royale Aiden Brookes (3) J
O Mr A. Waite Mike Sowersby, Malton T
B Leon Vaessen Mike Sowersby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Two turf wins for previous yard but hasn’t shown much in her 4 outings this year TFR#!!!! BHA45
10 BRING HER HOME (IRE) (41) 056 3 9-4 (5)
Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Enchanted Evening (IRE) Oisin McSweeney (3) J
O Mr James Mearns Long Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Springbank Way Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW No form in 3 maiden/novice events at up to 1m but stands more chance of getting competitive at this level. TFR##!!! BHA35
11 COVERBRIDGE (GB) (11) 64-
Br B g Calyx - Ibiza P. J. McDonald J O Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan Peter Winks, Barnsley T B Alne Park Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW AW maiden winner for Philip Makin last year but has to offer much encouragement over a variety of trips for new yard. TFR##!!! BHA50
12 HALLUCINATE (GB) (14) 0040 3 9-4 (7)
Br B f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Hyper Dream (IRE) David Allan J
O Mr Lee Bond & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B V. I. Araci Bravopak Packaging Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 14 days ago, ridden too aggressively TFR###!! BHA48
Colours No Horse Age st-lb Draw Colours No Horse
st-lb Draw
13 PRINCESS VIVI (GB) (19) 00400 3 9-4 (9)
Br B f Cityscape - Perfect Persuasion
O Mr Kristian Strangeway
Cam Hardie J
Antony Brittain, Warthill T
B Kristian Strangeway Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best and can only be watched again. TFR#!!!! BHA37
14 UNTHINKABLE
(IRE) (16) 200210 D 3 9-4 (12)
Br B f Kessaar (IRE) - Mediska
O John Cornforth & P Kirby
Harry Russell J
Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Mr Kenneth Purcell Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark for this yard in 7f Musselburgh handicap this month but well beaten at Ayr since TFR##!!! BHA49
2024: TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG 3 9 4 P J McDonald 40-1 (Katie Scott) 7 ran Blinkers worn by No 7. Visor worn by No 6, 11, 13 Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 8, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Stewards Note:
UNTHINKABLE: Following its run on 11/8/2025 it was reported that the horse became upset in the prelims
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-1 Desert Dream (GB), Starshot (IRE), 6-1 Bandello (GB), 10-1 Filey Beach (IRE), Unthinkable (IRE), 11-1 Martin’s Brig (IRE), 14-1 Brazen Rascal (GB), Korroor (IRE), 16-1 Blue Jay Way (GB), 20-1 Coverbridge (GB), 33-1 Bring Her Home (IRE), 66-1 Twilight Jazz (GB), Hallucinate (GB), Princess Vivi (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Last year’s winner DESERT DREAM looks primed for another bold bid in this race after his back-to-form second last time. Martin’s Brig had an excuse at Newcastle last time and is second choice ahead of Starshot and last month’s Ffos Las runner-up Bandello
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
1.DESERT DREAM 2.MARTIN’S BRIG (IRE) 3.STARSHOT (IRE)
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