Chester Racecard - Saturday 13th September by Weatherbys

CONTENTS & TODAY’S RACING

ON COURSE BETTING & HOW TO READ THE RACECARD

WAYS TO BET

WIN ONLY The most common form of bet You win if your horse is first past the post. Example: £5 win at 8/1 would return £45 (8 x £5 = £40 + £5 stake)

EACH WAY Backing a horse to win or be placed. This doubles your bet – for example: £5 each way = £5 to win and £5 for a place = £10 total stake

STANDARD EACH WAY TERMS

In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting

• Fewer than 4 runners - all on to win

• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2

• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4

• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4

Some bookmakers also offer ‘betting without the favourite’, where you can back your selection at reduced odds to either win or finish second to the horse nominated by the bookmaker as favourite. You may bet with confidence with any bookmaker on course as they operate with Administration Of Gambling On Tracks Ltd. (AGT) approval. In the unlikely event of a dispute with a bookmaker, please call upon the assistance of the AGT Betting Ring Manager, who can be found on the ground floor of the Grandstand Enclosure. The AGT also offers a ‘late pay’ service in case the bookmaker leaves the course before you have collected your winnings. Late pay claims should be sent to: AGT, 3A Kings Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4WY.

PLACING A BET

Experiencing the buzz of the betting ring may be a little daunting at first, but you will soon find it is very easy to place a bet. Here are some guidelines for racegoers to follow:

1. Each bookmaker will be offering slightly different prices, so shop around for the best odds against your selection.

2. Call your bet clearly to the bookmaker by stating the name and / or number of your chosen horse and the stake

3. Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his / her clerk and correct him immediately if any details are called wrongly.

4. Make sure you obtain a ticket from the bookmaker and keep it safe.

5. If your selection wins, hand the ticket back to the bookmaker for settlement. Never destroy or dispose of your ticket until after the “Weighed in” announcement has been made Betting with the bookmaker is tax-free. Deductions are made only if a horse is withdrawn after the betting market has been formed

Please check the minimum stake accepted by each bookmaker on his display board Some bookmakers do not take sums under £5, especially in the main betting ring, but there will be others who are happy to accept £2 bets. Please tender the correct change when possible.

1 FALCON

EIGHT (IRE) (314) 2145/34- 6 9-10 (10)

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Polished Gem (IRE)

O Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd

B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

Frankie Dettori J

D. K. Weld, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who bagged 2m Sandown Listed race under Frankie Dettori in 2019 Fair efforts in only 2 outings last year. Yard’s runners over here always respected

1. Colours Graphic - a visual of the Owners Silks that the Jockey will be wearing

2. Horse’s number on saddlecloth

3. Colour and sex of horse: B - Bay Br - Brown h - horse Ch - Chesnut

c - colt (followed by Sire and Dam)

g - gelding Gr - Grey f - filly

m - mare Ro - Roan

4. Horse’s name

5. Birthplace of horse if not born in Great Britain

6. Number of day’s since horse last ran

7. Details of horse’s previous performances: Bold type indicates All-Weather Track form / denotes new season - denotes new year

C - The horse has won on this racecourse

D - The horse has won over this distance

CD - The horse has won over a race over this course and distance

BF - The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run

8. Age of horse

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

9. Weight the horse carries (stones and pounds)

10.Draw

11 Owner’s Name(s)

12. Breeder

13 Trainer’s Name and location of training establishment

14.A guide to the horse’s recent form and star rating. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

15 Jockey’s photo If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight

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.

THE RACECOURSE

DESCRIPTION

A left-handed circular ﬂat course, turning for most of the way, and ﬁnishing in a short straight which is less than two furlongs in length. The course suits the handy type of horse and a fast start is quite important in sprints. At just over a mile around this is the smallest course in Great Britain.

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT CHESTER (2020-2025) WITH RUNNERS:

A BALDING (43 wins from 208 runners, 21%) runs GHOST MODE (1.35), MOUNT ATLAS (2.05), SPIRIT MIXER (2.40), PLAYTIME (5.35).

H PALMER (39 wins from 214 runners, 18%) runs EMERALD COAST and ENAMORUS (1.35), GREY CUBAN (2.05), ZOFFEE (2.40), BOX TO BOX (4.00), MIAMI MATRIX (4.35), KOKINELLI (5.35).

T EASTERBY (22 wins from 186 runners, 12%) runs GIBSIDE (2.40), HANNEY GIRL (3.23), CRUYFF TURN (4.35).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

W HAGGAS (13 wins from 50 runners, 26%) runs WILD DAHLIA (1.35), HAMISH (2.05).

T EASTERBY (11 wins from 82 runners, 13%) runners listed above.

J OWEN (10 wins from 53 runners, 19%) runs SIXPACK (2.40), CRACK SHOT (4.00), NIBRAS GOLD (5.05), SIR EDWARD LEAR (5.35).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT CHESTER (2020-2025) WITH RIDES:

ROB HORNBY (9 wins from 71 rides, 13%) rides GHOST MODE (1.35), MOUNT ATLAS (2.05), SPIRIT MIXER (2.40), KESTA (3.23), CRACK SHOT (4.00).

PIERRE JAMIN (8 wins from 65 rides, 12%) rides BRIGHT CITY LIGHTS (1.35), JAN STEEN (3.23), PAWS FOR THOUGHT (4.35).

SILVESTRE DE SOUSA (6 wins from 59 rides, 10%) rides FAR TOO FIZZY (1.35), CHAMPAGNE PRINCE (2.05), TRIBAL STAR (2.40), LONDON IS BLUE (3.23), RHYTHM MASTER (4.00), IT’SNEVERJUSTONE (4.35).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

EDWARD GREATREX (8 wins from 29 rides, 28%) rides EMERALD COAST (1.35), SIR DINADAN (2.05), SHERADANN (2.40), ARMY BUGLER (3.23), DREAM HARDER (4.00), BE FRANK (4.35).

CIEREN FALLON (8 wins from 39 rides, 21%) rides WILD DAHLIA (1.35), HAMISH (2.05), NDAAWI (2.40), ANGEL NUMBERS (3.23), GAASSEE (4.00), KNIGHTS GOLD (4.35).

SILVESTRE DE SOUSA (4 wins from 22 rides, 18%) rides listed above.

Virgin Bet Raceday Preview

1.35pm- Ghost Mode brings some solid past performances to this race He finished 2 lengths behind Isaac Newton in a maiden at Glorious Goodwood. His latest effort in breaking his maiden tag was disappointing however, going off long odds on but running too freely and finishing 2nd at Epsom. Enamorus steps up in trip today for local trainer, Hugo Palmer She finished 2nd to Princess Petrol in a Novice Stakes race over 6 furlongs at Ascot Wild Dahlia has a good draw in stall 3 and can come on again from her 3rd place finish at Newmarket three weeks ago

2.05pm- Hamish looks like he could be hard to beat here. He is two from two at this track and comes here off the back of two wins in listed company. Military Academy ﬁnished 2nd, beaten by a neck to Hamish at Goodwood in June. He stepped up to Group 1 company in the 2-mile Goodwood Cup Stakes but was no match for the opposition that day but could turn that form around with Hamish getting a 3lb penalty today. Mount Atlas ran well in defeat in both the Ormonde Stakes and Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes and can’t be discounted.

2.40pm- Spirit Mixer is a course and distance winner and won the Northumberland Plate in June. He should be competitive here now off a mark of 93. Zoffee finished in 3rd place in the Chester Cup at 14/1 in May but was outclassed in the Ascot Stakes on good to firm ground. Ndaawi looks an interesting Irish raider for trainer Gordon Elliott He was promoted to winner after a steward’s enquiry in the Galway Hurdle and was runner up in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham festival earlier this year He runs off a flat mark of 89 today and must be respected.

3.23pm- Jan Steen runs for the ﬁrst time as a gelding. He made a bright start to his sprinting career, winning ﬁrst time out in a Thirsk maiden race but was no match for his rivals in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot He has plenty of early speed and looks a danger now off a mark of 85. Hanney Girl looks a speedy type and she looked very smart when making all the running to win at Ripon last time out. She has a fair bump up in the weights to contend with today but is one for the shortlist. Temple Of Athena steps back to 5 furlongs and breaks from stall 3. She may need improvement, however, to be competitive here. London Is Blue comes here on good recent form but has a hike in the weights to overcome after an easywin at Brighton last time out.

4.00pm- Box To Box should be up with the early speed here and stall 4 should suit his chances. He goes up 2lbs for his narrow 2nd in a Chelmsford handicap race but the step down in class today should help his chances. Let’s Dream ﬁnished 3rd here at Chester in a class 4 handicap but got no luck in running and is worth a market check today. Spioradalta was promoted to winner of his last race at Beverley and is up 4 lbs in the weights. He looks to have tactical pace and has his chances today coming here on good recent form.

4.35pm- Giant, Be Frank and Paws For Thought had entries for racing here on Friday. It’sneverjusone was a nice winner of a handicap at the Galway festival but a revised mark of 83 could prove difficult. Miami Matrix is a dual course and distance winner who breaks from stall 4 and steps back to class 4 company for trainer Hugo Palmer. He looks one for the shortlist. Sailthisshipalone has only one win from 17 starts but maybe the ﬁrst time pieces as well as going down in the weights will help his chances.

5.05pm- Heathen makes his ﬁrst start since moving to the Jennie Candlish yard He may not have stayed the trip last time out and a return to 1 ½ miles may suit his chances. Green Team should be up with the pace and breaks from stall 2 but it feels like an improvement is needed now stepping back in trip Polling Day was a 33/1 course and distance winner on soft ground in June but has failed to follow up since on that effort and comes here off the back of a fall at Newton Abbot.

5.35pm- Harry Cobden takes the ride for the Andrew Balding trained, Playtime. The gelding ran too free last time out at Lingﬁeld but does look to have a good chance here if he can settle better today. Kokinelli is the bottom weight here and should be able to run competitively offa mark of61 He has previously run well here at Chester and is worth a market check. Giselles Defence steps back up in trip and has tactical pace but improvement is needed from his effort last time out at Doncaster.

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in 2025, bringing our total investment to £40million since we were founded in 1983

THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (for

horses in Bands A, B, C and D) (EBF Qualiﬁer) (GBB

RACE)

for maiden two yrs old

Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £381. (Penalty Value £15462)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This race is a seven furlongs maiden stakes for two-year-olds. Maiden races provide a starting point for young horses that are yet to record a victory and most will be very lightly-raced or be making their racecourse debuts. Previous experience can count for a lot when searching for the winner but well-bred or precocious juveniles are more than capable of landing the prize at the ﬁrst time of asking.

1 ADVANCE TWENTYFIVE (FR) (23) 0344

Br B c Victor Ludorum - Selfsame (USA) Barry McHugh J

O Advance Group UK Ltd Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Mr Philip Mahler Richard Fahey Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Victor Ludorum colt improved when fourth in a hot 18-runner nursery at York (7f, good to ﬁrm, 28/1) 23 days ago. Found only a trio of last-time-out winners too good there and he’s a player back in this strong maiden despite conceding weight all round. TFRHHHHI BHA80

2 GHOST MODE (IRE) (19) (4lb) 332 BF

9-3 (7)

Br Ch c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Graciebird (IRE) Rob Hornby J

O Mr Michael Blencowe & Partner

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Kellsgrange Stud Limited Moretons Investments Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWGhaiyyathcolt.Debutformworkedoutwellandhesteppeduphimselfwhenthirdof12inmaidenatGoodwood(7f,good)inAugust. Spurned a good opportunity when only second of 4 at Epsom 3 weeks ago but sets a good standard on overall form. TFRHHHHH BHA84

3 STEEL FIXER (GB)

Br B g Too Darn Hot - Tebee

(29) (4lb) 0

9-3 (8)

Ben Robinson J

O Mr P. Boyle Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Highclere Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Too Darn Hot gelding. Sales price went down at 2 yrs and shaped as if in need of time and distance when twelfth of 13 in novice at Thirsk (7f good, 33/1) on debut 29 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

ENAMORUS

(IRE) (50) 32 BF

Br Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Perfect Light (IRE)

9-2 (4)

Kevin Stott J

O The Gene Genies III Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Chasemore Farm Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMehmas ﬁlly ﬁnished third after being sent off favourite for a valuable Newmarket maiden over 6f on debut and ran to similar level when runner-up in an Ascot novice at the same trip 2 weeks later Place claims. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 WILD DAHLIA (GB)

(22) 3

9-2 (3)

Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Ejtyah Cieren Fallon J

O RaceShare 100 - Wild Dahlia

William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited RaceShare S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ardad ﬁlly Plenty of promise when third of 10 in novice at Newmarket (7f, good to ﬁrm) on debut 22 days ago and she should have more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 FAR TOO FIZZY

(GB) (94) (6lb) 0

9-1 (6)

Br B c Far Above (IRE) - Fizzy Feet (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa J

O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B The Lowe Family Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Far Above colt. Very green when seventh of 9 in maiden at Lingﬁeld (5f good, 25/1) on debut. Off 94 days. Signiﬁcantly up in trip. Needs to leave debut form well behind. TFRHIIII BHA-

7 EMERALD COAST (GB) (29) (4lb) 36 8-12 (5)

Br B f Sergei Prokoﬁev (CAN) - Papaya (IRE)

Edward Greatrex J

O Manor House Stables Syndicate IV Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Beswick Brothers Bloodstock Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sergei Prokoﬁev ﬁlly Knew her job on debut when third of 5 in maiden here (7.6f) but already looked in need of a step up in trip when sixth of 7 in novice (17/2) at Newmarket (7f good) 29 days ago. Remains open to improvement but likely wants further TFRHHHII BHA-

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8 BRIGHT CITY LIGHTS (GB)

(-) (6lb)

Br Ch f Territories (IRE) - City Dazzler (IRE)

8-10 (2)

Pierre-Louis Jamin J

O NB Racing 22/Chivers/Smyth-Osbourne Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Upper Lambourn T

B Elaine Chivers Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 21. 10,000 gns yearling, Territories ﬁlly Half-sister to winner up to 6f Spanish Angel. Dam maiden (stayed 1m). Best watched making debut in strong race. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 ROCK OF DESTINY (GB)

(-) (6lb)

Br B f Tasleet - English Heroine

8-10 (1)

Aidan Keeley J

O Linda Chester and Frank Brady Luke Dace, Billingshurst T

B Merton Place Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 21. Tasleet ﬁlly Dam unraced. Not an obvious type to make a winning debut on paper TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Hood worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

2024: TACTICAL PLAN 2 9 3 Jim Crowley 3-1 (Ed Dunlop) 7 ran

GHOST MODE: Following its run on 25/8/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free. FAR TOO FIZZY: Following its run on 11/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P.’s: 6-4 Ghost Mode (IRE), 7-2 Advance Twentyﬁve (FR), 11-2 Wild Dahlia (GB), 6-1 Enamorus (IRE), 16-1 Emerald Coast (GB), 33-1 Bright City Lights (GB), 50-1 Rock of Destiny (GB), 66-1 Far Too Fizzy (GB), 100-1 Steel Fixer (GB)

GHOST MODE was beaten at odds of 1/3 at Epsom last time but is worth another chance given the strength of his form at Kempton and Goodwood. Wild Dahlia showed ability on her debut at Newmarket and appeals as a likely improver for William Haggas, whilst Advance Twentyﬁve should also be in the mix on the back of a ﬁne run in a strong York nursery

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POSITION OF STALLS

1m2f - Outside Remainder - Inside

MODE (IRE)

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THE BETFRED CHAMPAGNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2)

for two yrs old colts and geldings

Total prize fund £150000

Owners Prize Money 1st £66840, 2nd £27435, 3rd £13725, 4th £6855, 5th £3435

(Penalty Value £85065)

colours no horse

7f 6y

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1 CAPE ASHIZURI (IRE) (69) 1

Br B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Muravka (IRE)

9-2 (5)

Jason Hart J

O Ross Harmon & Partners John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Barronstown Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Ashford Stud of 5095 S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 6-runner maiden at Ayr (6f, good to soft) on debut in July, responding well. Open to improvement over a trip which should suit but this is a signiﬁcant jump in class. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 CAPE ORATOR (IRE) (30) 611

Br B or Br c Mohaather - Mouille Point

9-2 (1)

Hector Crouch J

O Valmont Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Sas Le Thenney - Pearl Champs Elysses R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Left the form of his AW maiden win in June well behind when following up in a valuable sales race at Deauville (6.5f good) last month. That impressive success suggests he can make his mark at Group level. TFRHHHHI BHA97

3 GEWAN (GB) (24) 11 D

Br Gr c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Grey Mystere

O Mr Zhang Yuesheng

B Overbury Stallions Ltd & Dukes Stud

9-2 (2)

P. J. McDonald J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

TIMEFORMVIEW 2-2, looking a ﬁne prospect when adding to Newbury debut success in the Group 3 Acomb atYork (7f, good) month. Chaldean completed the Acomb/Champagne double for the yard in 2022 and this one can repeat the feat. TFRHHHHH BHA110

4 OXAGON (FR) (45) 51 D

9-2 (4)

Br B c Frankel - Endless Charm Oisin Murphy J

O Prince A. A. Faisal

B Nawara Stud Ltd

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

TFRHHHHI BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Frankel colt who was ﬁfth in a very strong Newmarket July meeting maiden on debut and bolted up by 8 lengths from a subsequent winner at Sandown (7f) 19 days later Exciting.

5 PUERTO RICO (IRE) (35) 42224

9-2 (3)

Br B or Br c Wootton Bassett - April Showers (IRE) Sean Levey J

O Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B April Showers Syndicate

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden after 5 starts (all 6f) but runner-up twice at Group 2 level. Respectable 3 3/4 lengths fourth of 5 to Power Blue in Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good to ﬁrm) 35 days ago Tackles 7f for the ﬁrst time here. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: BAY CITY ROLLER (IRE) 2 9 2 Callum Shepherd 9-2 (George Scott) 5 ran

Probable S.P.’s: 5-4 Gewan (GB), 11-4 Oxagon (FR), 4-1 Cape Orator (IRE), 14-1 Puerto Rico (IRE), 25-1 Cape Ashizuri (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

GEWAN is taken to emulate Chaldean, who completed the Acomb and Champagne double for the Andrew Balding stable in 2022. Oxagon looked a good prospect when a wide-margin winner at Sandown and is second choice ahead of Cape Orator, who bagged a valuable prize in France last month.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GEWAN 2.OXAGON (FR) 3.CAPE ORATOR (IRE)

THE VIRGIN BET STAND CUP STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £60000

Owners Prize Money 1st £26736, 2nd £10974, 3rd £5490, 4th £2742, 5th £1374, 6th £684 (Penalty Value £34026)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This one mile, four and a half furlong contest for three-year-olds and upwards is a Listed race; a race that can only be bettered by a Group 1, 2 or 3 race. Many of the runners in this race will have already shown themselves to be talented and this race provides a perfect medium for them to be tested against a better class of rival before making the jump into a Group race. Penalties are awarded to horses that have previously won above a certain level – 3lb for a Listed race victory or 5lb for a Group 3 success.

no horse

1 HAMISH (GB) (97) 24521-1 C D 9 9-8 (2)

Br B g Motivator - Tweed Cieren Fallon J

O The Hamish Partnership William Haggas, Newmarket T

B J. B. Haggas Somerville Lodge Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Admirableperformerforconnectionswhoenhancedhisexcellentrecordwhenfreshwithsuccessin5-runnerlistedraceatGoodwood (12f, good to soft) in June, holding on gamely to deny Military Academy by a neck. Much respected after 3 months off TFRHHHHI BHA117

2

CHAMPAGNE

PRINCE

(GB) (22) 1-14605 D 4 9-5 (3)

Br Gr or Ro g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Maid Up Silvestre De Sousa J

O Mr P. W. Harris Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Woodstock English Honey S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner at the turn of the year, scoring in conditions race at Southwell (11.1f) in January Hasn’t been able to kick on subsequently, though, ﬁfth of 10 in handicap at York (11.8f, good to ﬁrm) 22 days ago. Has work to do in this contest. TFRHHIII BHA95

3 GREY CUBAN

(GB) (14) 002100 C 4 9-5 (1)

Br Gr g Havana Grey - Serena Grae Kevin Stott J

O Roudee Racing 10 Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Shoreham Stud Roudee Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Career-besteffortwhenwinninghandicapatthiscourse(10.3f)inJuly successfulintheraceforsecondyearinsuccession.Excuseswhen down the ﬁeld both starts since, taking a wide route at Sandown (10f soft) 2 weeks ago, but this is tougher upped in grade. TFRHHIII BHA105

4

MILITARY ACADEMY (GB) (46) 21-2020 D 4 9-5 (5)

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Sovereign Parade (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J

O Isa Salman & Abdulla Al Khalifa John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Abdulla Al-Khalifa & Isa Salman Highclere Thoroughbred Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 of 4 starts last year and good second in listed race at Goodwood (12f) in June, beaten only a neck by Hamish. Tough ask upped in grade/trip for Goodwood Cup (16f, good) 46 days ago, but he’s now 3lb better off with Hamish. Major player TFRHHHHH BHA111

5 MOUNT ATLAS (GB) (22) 2-45510 D BF

4 9-5 (6)

Br B g Masar (IRE) - Highland Pass Rob Hornby J

O Kingsclere Racing Club Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Kingsclere Stud Kingsclere Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well when ﬁfth in 18-runner Duke of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot before opening account for the season back at Ascot the following month. Seemed unsuited by making the running at York (11.8f, good to ﬁrm) 22 days ago, so no surprise to see him bounceback. TFRHHHII BHA107

6 SIR DINADAN (IRE) (44) 21-4256

3 8-11 (4)

Br B c Camelot - Amenette (IRE) Edward Greatrex J

O Marcstown Ltd Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Norelands Bloodstock & Hamish McCalmont R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in novices at 2 yrs and has acquitted himself well at a higher level this season, shaping better than result when ﬁfth of 10 in the Irish Derby However below par in Gordon Stakes at Goodwood (12f good to soft) last time, so needs to get back on the up. TFRHHHII BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: AL QAREEM (IRE) 5 9 5 Pierre-Louis Jamin 4-5 (K R Burke) 6 ran Hood worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

MOUNT ATLAS: Following its run on 22/8/2025 it was reported that the horse unsuited by making the running.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-10 Hamish (GB), 4-1 Military Academy (GB), 11-2 Sir Dinadan (IRE), 13-2 Mount Atlas (GB), 16-1 Grey Cuban (GB), 28-1 Champagne Prince (GB)

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Following a 3-month break, MILITARY ACADEMY was only narrowly denied by Hamish when the pair met at Goodwood in June and he is taken to reverse the form now reopposing on 3lb better terms. The 4-y-o has since found it difficult in the Goodwood Cup but can open his account for the season back down in grade/distance, with Mount Atlas the pick of the remainder

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:25 at DONCASTER and 2:33 at LINGFIELD PARK.

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THE BETFRED PORTLAND (Class

2 Heritage Handicap)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £40630, 2nd £20320, 3rd £10160, 4th £5080, 5th £2540, 6th £1270 (Penalty Value £51540) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age

1 APOLLO ONE (GB) (22) 1-00500 D 7 9-10 (10)

Br Ch g Equiano (FR) - Boonga Roogeta

Colin Keane J

O pcracing.co.uk P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T

B Peter Charalambous

TIMEFORM VIEW Several solid efforts in major sprint handicaps last season, including when beaten a whisker in this race off a 1lb higher mark. Rounded off 2024 campaign on a high, winning a Group 3 at Ascot, but it’s all been rather low-key this year and others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA102

2 DIABLO ROJO (IRE) (85) 16-1420 D 3 9-9 (15)

Br B c Pinatubo (IRE) - Boston Rocker (IRE)

Rowan Scott J

O Amo Racing Limited Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B J. Hanly A. Stroud & Skymarc Farm Sports Invest UK Ltd, KPF Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDual6fwinnerwhoproducedaﬁneeffortwhen1/2-lengthsecondtosubsequentGroup1winnerBigMojointhePavilionStakesatAscotduring the spring. Said to have ﬁnished lame when well held at the Royal meeting in June and resumes on a lofty mark for handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA103

3 ROMAN DRAGON (GB) (24) 100016 D 6 9-8 (6)

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Trixie Malone Oisin Orr J

O Nick Hughes & Owen Promotions Ltd Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Owen Promotions Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW EnhancedﬁneChesterrecordbybagginga5fhandicapthereinMayand6flistedeventonpenultimatestart.Didwelltoﬁnishascloseashedidwhen sixth in the majorYork handicap won byTrefor last time, but his latest win away from the Roodee on these shores was back in May 2022. TFRHHIII BHA100

4 JORDAN ELECTRICS (GB) (21) 25-0005 D 9 9-7 (20)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Ruby Slippers Paul Mulrennan J

O BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B T. J. Cooper Jordan Electrics Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedaphenomenal2024whenwinning7timesover5f/6f Yettohitthetargetthisseason,butedgingbackdowntheweightsasaconsequence and left the strong impression that his turn is near when ﬁfth in a valuable, big-ﬁeld handicap at theYork Ebor meeting. One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA99

5 TREFOR (IRE) (24) 411321 CD

4 9-6 (3)

Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Silk Bow Kieran Shoemark J

O Julie Martin & David R. Martin & Partner

Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Yeomanstown Stud Wishanger Estates Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent type who notched his third success of this season when narrowly prevailing in a major York handicap (5.4f, good) last month, with several of these rivals behind. More needed up 5lb here, but he’s hard to knock and should give it a good shot. TFRHHHII BHA98

6 TROPICAL STORM (GB) (21) 4-61000

3 9-5 (7)

Br B c Eqtidaar (IRE) - Avon Breeze Oisin Murphy J

O Teme Valley

B Hellwood Stud Farm & R. C. Dollar

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 5f listed event at York during the spring, but has struggled back in handicap company since and he looks up against it once again. TFRHHIII BHA99

7 JAKAJARO (IRE) (7) 566333 D 4 9-4 (9)

Br B g Too Darn Hot - Summer Flower (IRE) Jamie Spencer J

O Mrs Fitri Hay

Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Godolphin JMH Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 17 runs since his last win in 2024, but he has been knocking on the door this year, most notably ﬁnishing a a solid third in the Stewards’ Cup at Glorious Goodwood.Third of 16 at Ascot (5f, good) last weekend and each-way claims with ﬁrst-time cheekpieces enlisted here. TFRHHHII BHA96

8 SEVEN QUESTIONS (IRE) (35) 004600 D 4 9-4 (1)

Br B g Kodiac - Get Up And Dance

O Mrs Fitri Hay

Tom Eaves J

Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud JMH Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket in May 2024, but more miss than hit since and hopes now pinned on the ﬁrst-time visor sparking a return to form TFRHIIII BHA96

9 WE NEVER STOP (IRE) (21) 011000 D

Br B g Cotai Glory - Deliziosa (IRE)

O Mr B. T. McDonald

B Padraig O’Reilly

4 9-4 (21)

Mason Paetel (5) J

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

K. A. Ryan Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored twice over 6f on the AW at Southwell/Newcastle in the spring. However. has failed to continue the good work back on turf since and yard saddles a stronger candidate in Venture Capital. TFRHIIII BHA96

10 CHIPSTEAD (GB) (35) 30060-0 D

Br B g Mayson - Charlotte Rosina

O Homecroft & Crampsie

7 9-3 (18)

Sean Levey J

Roger Teal, Lambourn T

B Tony Hirschfeld Homecroft Wealth S

TIMEFORM VIEW First past the post in this race in 2022, but nearer last than ﬁrst the following year and trailed in last of the 10 runners when returning from a lengthy absence at Ascot (reportedly bled) last month. TFRHHIII BHA95

11 RUN BOY RUN (GB) (21) 420640 D

Br B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Instructress

4 9-2 (8)

George Wood J

O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer Newmarket T

B Phil Cunningham Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive 2024 campaign and more good efforts than bad ones this year, for all that he’s yet to strike this season. Easy to forgive a rare below-par display atYork 3 weeks ago and live each-way chance judged on his ﬁne fourth in the Stewards’ Cup at Glorious Goodwood. TFRHHHII BHA94

12 ATOMIC FORCE (IRE) (276) 513541- D 6 9-1 (22)

Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Atlas Silk

O Mr P. K. Siu

B David Barry

Jason Hart J

Edward Bethell, Middleham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Group 2 winner for Kevin Ryan as a juvenile prior to going over to Hong Kong where he won handicaps, including on his latest start in December Pitched into a tough race back on these shores for his new yard and it’s hard to know what to expect of him. TFRHIIII BHA93

13 ADDISON GREY (GB) (28) 1-0131 D 3 8-13 (13)

Br Gr c Havana Grey - Moon Song Rossa Ryan J

O Opulence Thoroughbreds Clive Cox, Hungerford T

B Hunscote Stud Limited Clive Cox Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 2 of his ﬁrst 3 starts prior to encountering traffic problems when a close third on handicap debut at Chepstow Quickened nicely when striking at Newmarket (6f good) 9 days later and while this is more demanding up 5lb he has the look of a sprinter going places. TFRHHHHH BHA93

14 ROSARIO (IRE) (21) 000053 BF 4 8-13 (16)

Br Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - City Glam (ARG) Tom Marquand J

O Mrs Sue Teal Roger Teal, Lambourn T

B Godolphin Borras Construction Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly added to 2-y-o debut success when seeing off 6 rivals in a 5f Goodwood handicap in May, but his propensity to miss the kick has proved costly since. TFRHHIII BHA91

15 RHYTHM N HOOVES (GB) (28) 306021 CD 5 8-13 (2)

Br B g Pearl Secret - Street Jazz Billy Loughnane J

O The Cool Silk Partnership Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B The Cool Silk Partnership Al Basti Equiworld S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice on the AW earlier this year and resumed winning ways on turf when coming from off the pace to land an 11-runner Newbury handicap (5.2f, good to ﬁrm) last month. Has a C&D success to his name,too,but he’s yet to score off a mark this high and is likely to ﬁnd one or two toogood. TFRHHIII BHA91

16 VENTURE CAPITAL (GB) (35) 100023 C D BF 4 8-12 (4)

Br B g Washington DC (IRE) - Ventura Blues (IRE) Shane Gray J

O Ms Leslie Clune Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Ms L. Clune K. A. Ryan Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive Ripon winner off this mark in April and back to form the last twice, latterly ﬁnishing third of 10 in the Shergar Cup Dash at Ascot. Likely to be cherry-ripe in his bid to add to his success at this meeting 12 months ago TFRHHHII BHA90 17 AIR FORCE ONE (IRE) (6) 20-0132 BF 4 8-9 (12)

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Great Dame (IRE) P. J. McDonald J

O Bond Thoroughbred Limited Geoff Oldroyd, Pocklington T

B The Great Dame Partnership Churchill Tyres S

TIMEFORM VIEW NavanmaidenwinnerduringastintinIrelandlastseasonandconﬁrmedyarddebutpromisewhenlanding19-runnerYorkhandicapinJuly Hasfollowed that with a couple of near-misses over 5.4f at the same course and looks set for another leading role with ﬁrst-time blinkers replacing the visor TFRHHHII BHA87

18 ABERAMA GOLD (GB) (16) 166411 CD 8 8-9 (17)

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Nigella Mark Winn J

O Mr Evan M. Sutherland David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mrs J. McMahon GAIN Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the scoresheet at York in July and has added another couple of handicaps to his tally (both at 6f) the last twice. Remains on a workable mark, but he’s come up short in the last 2 runnings of this contest and a similar scenario is anticipated this time round. TFRHHIII BHA87

19 EMPEROR SPIRIT (IRE) (16) 00-1040 D 7 8-9 (14)

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Aspasias Tizzy (USA) Ray Dawson J

O Mrs S. Moore Michael Keady, Newmarket T

B Mr J. C. Carr

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning start for this yard back from 10 months off at Newmarket in July but limitations exposed since and others look stronger TFRHIIII BHA87

20 FIVETHOUSANDTOONE (IRE) (28) 051026 D 7 8-9 (19)

Br B g Frankel - Promised Money (IRE)

O King Power Racing Co Ltd

B Yeomanstown Stud

Warren Fentiman (5) J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Healthy strike rate on the AW(4-19) and while his record on turf is not so good (1-24), he put in a good shift when sixth of 17 in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f good to ﬁrm). Still, a clear career-best will be needed if he’s to take this. TFRHHIII BHA87

21 KING OF LIGHT (GB) (7) 000200 3 8-7 (5)

Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - On The Stage

O TJE Racing

B Plantation Stud

Marco Ghiani J

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 5f winner for Karl Burke as a 2-y-o and ﬁne start for this yard when second in 6f Racing League handicap at Chepstow last month. However, he’s gone the wrong way in 2 subsequent starts and now has a bit to prove TFRHIIII BHA87

22 ETERNAL SUNSHINE (GB) (7) 022011 D 5 8-6 (11)

Br B m Orientor - Eternal Instinct

O Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie

Lauren Young (7) J

Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Goldie Racing Limited Jim Goldie Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyconsistentthisseason,placedseveraltimesbeforedeservedlygettingherheadbackinfrontatThirsk(6f,good)latelastmonth. Followed up with LaurenYoung again aboard over the same C&D last weekend and she should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA84

DECLARED RUNNERS 22 2024: AMERICAN AFFAIR 4 8 13 Paul Mulrennan 4-1 (Jim Goldie) 22 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 17 Visor worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Visor worn by No 3, 11, 18

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 19 21. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9, 10 15 16 19 20

Stewards Note:

DIABLO ROJO: Following its run on 20/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was lame on its left foreleg.

TROPICAL STORM: Following its run on 23/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

CHIPSTEAD: Following its run on 9/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

ROSARIO: Following its run on 23/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P.’s: 7-1 Air Force One (IRE), 17-2 Addison Grey (GB), 9-1 Trefor (IRE), 14-1 Jordan Electrics (GB), Venture Capital (GB), Eternal Sunshine (GB), 16-1 Jakajaro (IRE), Rhythm N Hooves (GB), 18-1 Run Boy Run (GB), Rosario (IRE), 20-1 Apollo One (GB), 22-1 Aberama Gold (GB), 28-1 Roman Dragon (GB), 33-1 Diablo Rojo (IRE), Fivethousandtoone (IRE), 40-1 Tropical Storm (GB), Chipstead (GB), 50-1 Atomic Force (IRE), 66-1 Seven Questions (IRE), Emperor Spirit (IRE), 80-1 King of Light (GB), 100-1 We Never Stop (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

While 3-y-os do not possess a great recent record in this race, ADDISON GREY did the job in the manner of a sprinter on a steep upward curve at Newmarket and he is taken to emulate 2019 winner Oxted, who is the only 3-y-o to land the Portland since 2001 There are dangers pretty much everywhere you look, with Jordan Electrics, who caught the eye at York last time, and Air Force One both greatly respected. The hat-trick seeking Eternal Sunshine, Trefor and Venture Capital are others to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ADDISON GREY 2.JORDAN ELECTRICS 3.AIR FORCE ONE (IRE)

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for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £40630, 2nd £20320, 3rd £10160, 4th £5080, 5th £2540, 6th £1270 (Penalty Value £51540) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE DESCRIPTION

This race is a two mile handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from with a speciﬁc ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Despite having no rating restrictions attached to it the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tend to make open handicaps very competitive races.

1 YASHIN (IRE) (21) 06-1060 D 6 9-12 (2)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Mirdhak Archie Young (5) J

O Mizons, Bakers & Lewitts Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Mr Gerry Byrne Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Goes well fresh and, following another breathing op ahead of return for new yard, proved at least as good as ever when seeing off Coltrane in 4-runner Sagaro at Ascot (2m, ﬁrm) on reappearance in May Last to complete in better company all3 starts since and others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA103

2 PRYDWEN (IRE) (14) 64P005 D

7 9-10 (3)

Br B g Camelot - Honey Hunter (IRE) Darragh Keenan J

O Blue Starr Racing & Keith Breen George Scott, Newmarket T

B Honey Hunter Syndicate JS Bloodstock Consultancy George Scott Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWHadanexcellent2024,winning4times,includingDeutschesStLegeratDortmund.Notreallyfiredontheseshoresthisyear,though,failingtomake use of a good track position when 4 1/2 lengths fifth of 6 to Allonsy in listed race at this course (14.4f, good to firm, 9/1) 14 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA101

3 ZOFFEE (GB) (88) 0040-30 C D

9 9-2 (10)

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Mount Crystal (IRE) Kevin Stott J

O Mr Alan Peterson Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B The Pocock Family Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Last season’s Chester Cup winner who proved hit and miss thereafter but he did return to form when third in corresponding race this year Down the ﬁeld at Royal Ascot since and he’ll likely need the return to Chester to spark him back to life. TFRHHHII BHA93

4 SPIRIT

MIXER (GB) (24) 502150 CD

7 9-2 (6)

Br Ch g Frankel - Arabian Queen (IRE) Rob Hornby J

O Mr J. C. Smith Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Littleton Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW GrandservanttoconnectionswhotastedsuccesstwiceoverC&Dlastautumn(includingthisrace)andgainedanotherbigwinintheNorthumberlandPlate inJune.Respectablerunswithoutreallythreateningsinceandshouldgiveanotherdecentaccountforallothersappealasbettertreated. TFRHHHII BHA93

5 SHERADANN (FR) (16) 063301 D

5 8-12 (12)

Br Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Shemima Edward Greatrex J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B S.A. Aga Khan JMH Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-timewinnerinFrancein2023andnotchedhisﬁrstwinontheseshoresinahandicap(6/1)atSouthwell(16.5f)16daysago,bylength from Artisan Dancer Seen to advantage in the circumstances there, though, and overall proﬁle means he’s not certain to back that up. TFRHHHII BHA89

6 NDAAWI (GB) (336) 0/605/00- 5 8-12 (4)

Br B g Cracksman - Mount Elbrus Cieren Fallon J

O Easyﬁx Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable seventh of 20 in the Ascot Stakes in June 2024 and gained a deserved major handicap hurdle success when, after a stewards’ inquiry awarded the Galway Hurdle 6 weeks ago. Leading player back on the level. TFRHHHHH BHA89

7 YOUTHFUL KING (GB) (21) 462163 6 8-11 (7)

Br B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Lady Moscou (IRE) Aidan Keeley J

O Mr Richard L Page & Mr Luke Dace Luke Dace, Billingshurst T

B Bearstone Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win at Sandown in June. Ran creditably after going freely in front when third of 5 in handicap (2/1) at Newmarket (14f good to ﬁrm) 21 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHHII BHA88

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

TRIBAL STAR (IRE) (29) 220401

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sahrawi (GER)

4 8-8 (5)

Silvestre De Sousa J

O Dooley Tbreds/J.Fairhurst/Kabin/N.O’Hare Adrian McGuinness, Ireland T

B Dayton Investments Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Good fourth in the Northumberland Plate in June and was right back to his best to land a valuable pot at Dundalk (10.7f) 29 days ago. Step back up in trip sure to suit but hard to know whether he’s quite as effective on turf TFRHHHII BHA85

9 ARTISAN DANCER

(FR) (6) 003222 D BF 5 8-6 (9)

Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Russiana (IRE) Joanna Mason J

O The Makyowners Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Ripon in April and has continued in good nick, ﬁnishing runner-up for the third consecutive start in a 10-runner handicap at York (16.2f, good to ﬁrm) 6 days ago. Reliable type is high on the shortlist again. TFRHHHHI BHA83

10

TORCELLO (IRE) (98) 13030-0

Br Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Islandagore (IRE)

O Mr Dan Gilbert

11 8-5 (1)

Nicola Currie J

Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T

B Rathasker Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran scored at Pontefract in 2024 but he went with little ﬂuency when a reappearance eleventh of 14 in handicap at Epsom (12f, good to soft) in June. Visor replaces blinkers but others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA82

GIBSIDE

(GB) (6) 013000 C D

Br B g Time Test - Ardbrae Tara (IRE)

6 8-4 (11)

Duran Fentiman J

O Elsa Crankshaw & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Mickley Stud & Dermot Costelloe Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored here in May but out of sorts of late faring no better for a 9-week break when eighth of 10 in handicap at York (16.2f good to ﬁrm, 25/1) 6 days ago. Hard to fancy TFRHHIII BHA81

12 SIXPACK (GB) (11) 363-025

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Terre du Vent (FR)

O Houghton and Lang

B Simon W. Clarke

5 8-2 (8)

Sean Dylan Bowen J

James Owen, Newmarket T

RBC Scaffolding Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 14f winner for Johnny Murtagh in 2024. Beaten only narrowly at Goodwood on his second start this season but seemed beaten by more than a lack of ﬁtness after 4 months off when down the ﬁeld there 11 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA79

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: SPIRIT MIXER 6 8 6 Rob Hornby 11-2 (Andrew Balding) 11 ran Hood worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 12.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Artisan Dancer (FR), 9-2 Ndaawi (GB), 6-1 Tribal Star (IRE), 8-1 Spirit Mixer (GB), 17-2 Sheradann (FR), 10-1 Zoffee (GB), 12-1 Youthful King (GB), 22-1 Prydwen (IRE), 28-1 Sixpack (GB), 40-1 Yashin (IRE), Gibside (GB), 80-1 Torcello (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

NDAAWI was awarded the Galway Hurdle last time and Gordon Elliott’s charge makes plenty of appeal returned to the Flat. Artisan Dancer is a most likeable type and should give his running once again attempting to break his string of second-placed ﬁnishes, with last year’s winner Spirit Mixer taken to round out the placings.

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THE BETFRED PARK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £140000

Owners Prize Money 1st £62384, 2nd £25606, 3rd £12810, 4th £6398, 5th £3206, 6th £1596.

(Penalty Value £79394)

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse

1 AUDIENCE (GB) (21) 40-0030 D

Br B g Iffraaj - Ladyship

O Cheveley Park Stud

6 9-6 (3)

Robert Havlin J

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart on his day as shown when dominating the Lockinge at Newbury and Lennox Stakes at Goodwood last season. However, has failed to fire since, faring no better in first-time blinkers when down the field in City ofYork Stakes (7f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago TFRHHIII BHA113

2 DEVIL’S POINT (IRE) (433) 42/3110- D 4 9-6 (4)

Br Ch c New Bay - Hairy Rocket Colin Keane J

O Clive and Laura Washbourn

David Menuisier, Pulborough T

B Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company Shinco Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in the Futurity here at 2 yrs and won twice last season, conﬁrming his juvenile form with success in the German 2000 Guineas. Met trouble in the Prix Jean Prat at Deauville (7f good) when last seen, but will need to ﬁnd more on return from 14 months off TFRHHIII BHA111

3 KING’S GAMBLE (IRE) (28) 3/252-20

4 9-6 (9)

Br B c Kingman - Zondaq (USA) Rossa Ryan J

O Clipper Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Centerville Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW After 12monthsoff, placed for a third time at Group level whenrunner-up in Hackwood Stakes at Newbury (6f) in July Wellbelow form in the Hungerford at the same course (7f good to ﬁrm) last time, but no surprise to see him bounce back with blinkers applied. TFRHHHII BHA110

4 QUINAULT (GER) (21) 300140 D

Br B g Oasis Dream - Queimada (GER)

O TJE Racing

5 9-6 (6)

Marco Ghiani J

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW LikeablefrontrunnerwhoproducedacareerbestwhenwinningtheGroup3CriterionStakesatYorkinJune Hasn’tbeeninquitethesame form at a higher level both subsequent outings, last of 10 in the City ofYork 3 weeks ago, but he could make another bold bid. TFRHHHII BHA111

5 ROOM SERVICE (IRE) (55) 021-420 CD

Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Tamara Love (IRE)

O Roddy O Byrne and Robert O Byrne

B Edmond Kent

4 9-6 (8)

Tom Eaves J

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Listed winner here (6f) on final outing last year and ran well first 2 starts this season, runner-up in Criterion Stakes atYork in June.Would have benefited from stronger gallop in Minstrel Stakes at the Curragh (7f, soft) last time and he’s not ruled out with cheekpieces added. TFRHHHII BHA109

6 TEN BOB TONY (IRE) (105) 04245-1 D

Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Hug (IRE)

O TBT Racing

B Knocktoran Stud

4 9-6 (11)

Kieran Shoemark J

Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

ABM Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in several pattern races last year and, after 7 months off (gelded), gained a breakthrough Group 3 success in John of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock (7.2f good) in May, edging out the admirable Kinross. Goes well fresh and he can make his presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA112

7 ZOUM ZOUM (GB) (49) 316-200 C D 4 9-6 (7)

Br Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Richenza (FR) Hector Crouch J

O Mrs Lynn Turner & Mr Guy Brook Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Sanctuary Stud Ltd

St Davids Poultry Team Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart handicap performance when scoring at this course (6f) last autumn. Good second in Salisbury listed contest on return but not at the same level last 2 starts, seventh of 21 in International Stakes at Ascot (7f, good to ﬁrm) in July Softer ground should help, though. TFRHHIII BHA103

8 EAST HAMPTON (GB) (30) 134526 D

3 9-2 (10)

Br B g Cracksman - Sitar Oisin Orr J

O MRC International David Marnane, Ireland T

B Manor Farm Stud & J. E. Rose

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning seasonal/handicap debut at Naas and took his form up

Curragh in July Below-par

9 MARVELMAN (IRE) (28) 2-12033 D

3 9-2 (2)

Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Varamini (FR) Oisin Murphy J

O Mr & Mrs R. M. Gorell Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Gigginstown House Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in decisive fashion at Kempton on return and placed at listed level 2 of next 3 starts. Resumed his progress when third in Hungerford Stakes at Newbury (7f good to ﬁrm) last month and he could still have more to offer Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA110

10 SHADOW OF LIGHT (GB) (69) 211-354 D 3 9-2 (5)

Br Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Winters Moon (IRE)

Billy Loughnane J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 of 5 starts at 2 yrs, including the Middle Park and Dewhurst at Newmarket. Resumed with a very good third in 2000 Guineas and left behind a below-par effort when fourth of 9 in Prix Jean Prat at Deauville (7f good to soft) in July Major player back down in grade. TFRHHHHH BHA119

11 ZABEEL ALKABEIR (IRE) (42) 1 D 3 9-2 (1)

Br B c Wootton Bassett - Cuff (IRE)

Tom Marquand J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah James Tate Newmarket T

B Coolmore

TIMEFORM VIEW Made appeal on paper and overcame greenness to score readily in 11-runner maiden at Lingﬁeld (7f, good) on debut 6 weeks ago, able to secure a good position despite having been slowly away/bumped start. Open to improvement but this is a big step up TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2024: KINROSS 7 9 6 Rossa Ryan 11-4 (Ralph Beckett) 9 ran

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 10 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Stewards Note:

KING’S GAMBLE: Following its run on 16/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P.’s: 15-8 Shadow of Light (GB), 5-1 Ten Bob Tony (IRE), 8-1 Marvelman (IRE), 10-1 Room Service (IRE), 11-1 King’s Gamble (IRE), 16-1 Quinault (GER), East Hampton (GB), 18-1 Audience (GB), 28-1 Devil’s Point (IRE), Zoum Zoum (GB), 40-1 Zabeel Alkabeir (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A dual Group 1 winner as a juvenile, SHADOW OF LIGHT has made the frame twice at the highest level this season and he is taken to resume winning ways dropped back in grade. He can see off the challenge of Ten Bob Tony who showed improved form when landing a Group 3 at Haydock on return, while Marvelman produced a career-best effort last time and is respected.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHADOW OF LIGHT 2.TEN BOB TONY (IRE) 3.MARVELMAN (IRE)

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THE LOTUS MANCHESTER AT H.R. OWEN NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for two yrs old

Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £381. (Penalty Value £15462)

RACE DESCRIPTION

A nursery is a handicap that is restricted to two-year-olds only In order to be allowed to take part, entrants must have already run in three maiden or novice races, or have won two races, which then qualiﬁes them for an official handicap rating based on what they have achieved so far. Quite simply the higher their rating, the bigger the weight they have to carry This particular ﬁve furlongs race is for horses which have been rated from 0 to 95

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 FRONT LINE FURY (IRE) (23) 411250 9-9 (8)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Bobbi Grace (IRE) Darragh Keenan J

O Victorious Forever George Scott, Newmarket T

B Brickﬁeld Stud Ltd George Scott Racing, JS Bloodstock Consultancy S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedtowinatRipon/Haydockandonlyjustdeniedthehat-trickatAscotinJuly Hasstruggledinacoupleofvaluable big-ﬁeld events since but may well get back on track returned to a nursery Draw could’ve been kinder, though. TFRHHHII BHA89

2 JAN STEEN (GB) (34) 1305 D 9-5 (5)

Br B g Sergei Prokoﬁev (CAN) - Athas An Bhean Pierre-Louis Jamin J

O Amo Racing Limited K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in a 4-runner 5f Thirsk maiden on debut and improved for the step up to 6f when third in a useful York novice in May Well held in the WindsorCastleatRoyalAscotnexttimeandshapedasifbetterforrunonnurserydebutatHaydock(6f,goodtoﬁrm)lastmonth.Geldedsince. TFRHHHII BHA85

3 KESTA

(IRE) (21) 021333 D

8-13 (10)

Br Ch g Kessaar (IRE) - Destacado (IRE) Rob Hornby J

O The Woodway 20 Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B R O’Callaghan and D. Veitch ABM Catering Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWDoubledhistallywhendead-heatingatWindsor(5.1f goodtoﬁrm)inJulyandhasremainedingoodformwithatrioofthird-placedeffortssince, latest in valuable 20-runner sales event at Newmarket (6f good to ﬁrm) 3 weeks ago. Draw makes it tricky back in a nursery TFRHHHII BHA79

4 HANNEY

GIRL (GB) (18) 033611 D

8-13 (6)

Br B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Holloa Duran Fentiman J

O Thames Ceilings Ltd Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Tibthorpe Stud Thames Ceilings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in Beverley maiden in July and improved further to make it 2 from 2 since the tongue strap went on in 7-runner nursery at Ripon (5f, good to ﬁrm) 18 days ago. Should have more to offer and the hat-trick is very much on the cards despite a 9lb rise. TFRHHHHI BHA79

5 ANGEL NUMBERS (IRE) (26)

1452 D

8-12 (1)

Br Gr f Proﬁtable (IRE) - First Smile (IRE) Cieren Fallon J

O The Tempest Grey Partnership Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Tally-Ho Stud Sas Logistics S

TIMEFORMVIEWDebutwinneratChepstowinMayandranwellonnurserydebutwhensecondof9atWindsor(5.1f,good)lastmonth,carrying head bit awkwardly but continuing to run on. 1lb higher and others seemingly have scope for further improvement. TFRHHIII BHA78

6 ARMY BUGLER

(IRE) (26) 5214 D 8-12 (7)

Br Ch c Soldier’s Call - Elegant Drama (IRE)

Edward Greatrex J

O Rhonehurst Stables Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Rathbride Farm 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Madeitthirdtimeluckyin8-runnermaidenatLeicesterinJuneandtookasmallstepforwardwhenfourthof9onnurserydebutatWindsor (5.1f good) last month, a slightly awkward head carriage put down to residual greenness for now Needs to improve again. TFRHHIII BHA78

7 TEMPLE OF ATHENA (GB) (19) 1305 D 8-11 (3)

Br B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Dance Hall Girl (IRE)

O Nick Bradley Racing 17 and Partner

Ben Robinson J

Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Skymarc Farm Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning debut at Beverley in July Acquitted herself well when third of 11 in valuable conditions event at Goodwood (5f, good to ﬁrm) 9 days later and but has failed to kick on from that on both subsequent starts. Needs to get back on track returned to

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

ARTISTA (IRE) (14) 313501 D

Br B f Caravaggio (USA) - Allieverneedisyou (IRE)

O Nick Bradley Racing 15 & Partner

B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill

8-11 (4)

Nicola Currie J

Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T

TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed debut promise when winning at Beverley in May and having been out of depth at the Curragh/Newbury, resumed winning ways on nursery/all-weather debut at Chelmsford (5f) a fortnight ago. 5lb rise demands another jolt of improvement. TFRHHHII BHA77

9 NIFTY (IRE) (80) 311

Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Law Keeper (IRE)

8-10 (2)

Sean Dylan Bowen J

O HIghclere Thoroughbred Racing - Cherry Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Ballyphilip Stud

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won two of three starts including an AW maiden at Chelmsford and novice at Salisbury (6f, good to ﬁrm) back in June. Probably fortunate last time but makes handicap debut back from a break with potential for further improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA76

10 LONDON IS BLUE (GB) (12) 065211 D

8-7 (9)

Br B c Territories (IRE) - Tasman Sea Silvestre De Sousa J

O Mr S. Geraghty Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Hillwood Bloodstock Ltd Al Basti Equiworld S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveinnurseries,secondatYarmouthpriortolandingtheoddsin4-runnercontestatBrightonlastmonth,trackingpacebeforegoing on over 1f out. Made light of a 7lb higher mark when bolting up back there 12 days ago and can progress again despite his wide stall. TFRHHHHH BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 2.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Nifty (IRE), 9-2 Hanney Girl (GB), 6-1 London Is Blue (GB), 8-1 Artista (IRE), 10-1 Front Line Fury (IRE), 12-1 Angel Numbers (IRE), 14-1 Army Bugler (IRE), 16-1 Jan Steen (GB), Kesta (IRE), 28-1 Temple of Athena (GB) PLAY SMARTER

Stall 9 is far from ideal, but LONDON IS BLUE gets the verdict to take this step up in class in his stride and complete the hat-trick. His main danger may emerge from Nifty, who was probably fortunate when scoring at Salisbury when last seen in the summer but she could have more to offer bidding for 3 on the spin provided she’s ready to roll. Hanney Girl can edge out Front Line Fury for third.

Don’t forget to bet on the 3:28 at BATH, 3:40 at DONCASTER and 3:55 at LINGFIELD PARK.

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THE BETFRED ST LEGER STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1)

for three yrs old colts and ﬁllies

Total prize fund £700000

Owners Prize Money 1st £311920, 2nd £128030, 3rd £64050, 4th £31990, 5th £16030, 6th £7980. (Penalty Value £396970)

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse

1 CARMERS (IRE) (24) 1112 9-3 (4)

Br B c Wootton Bassett - Signe (IRE) W. J. Lee J

O Mrs Fiona Carmichael P. Twomey, Ireland T

B Westward Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has progressed notably well, winning his ﬁrst 3 starts, including a good renewal of the Queen’sVase at Royal Ascot, holding on gamely Shaped well when runner-up in the Great Voltigeur and is a very interesting runner with further progress likely back at 1 3/4m. TFRHHHHI BHA114

2 FURTHUR (IRE) (28) 2-15251 9-3 (6)

Br Gr c Waldgeist - Danamight (IRE) Oisin Murphy J

O The Merry Pranksters & Partner Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Max Morris Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW TallcoltwhoshapedasifamissintheBahrainTrophyandresumedhisprogresswhenrunningoutacomfortablewinneroftheGeoffreyFreerStakes (13/2) at Newbury (13.3f good to ﬁrm) last month, kept up to work Worth a shot at this but may only be playing for minor honours. TFRHHHII BHA112

3 LAMBOURN (IRE) (24) 5-21115 BF 9-3 (1)

Br B c Australia - Gossamer Wings (USA)

Sean Levey J

O Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Coolmore

TIMEFORM VIEW ChesterVasewinnerwhoproducedaverysmartperformancewhenwinning18-runnerDerbyatEpsom(12f)beforepullingoutallthestopstofollowup in the Irish Derby Looked and ran as if better for outing when only ﬁfth in GreatVoltigeur atYork and expected to bounce back to his best here. TFRHHHHH BHA120

4 RAHIEBB (GB) (44) 122234

9-3 (2)

Br B c Frankel - Playful Sound Ray Dawson J

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Newsells Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame greenness to make a winning debut in 1m novice at Newcastle in March and has shown better form in defeat since, including when a close third in the Queen’sVase at Royal Ascot. Not at his best in Gordon Stakes last time and this is a big ask for that he’ll beneﬁt from a return to 1 3/4m. TFRHHIII BHA105

5 SCANDINAVIA (USA) (46) 20-1511

9-3 (7)

Br B c Justify (USA) - Fabulous (IRE) Tom Marquand J

O Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt

TIMEFORM VIEW Justify colt who made up into a very smart performer responding well to this headgear when a wide-margin winner of the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket. Suited by the step up to 2m when following up in the Goodwood Cup and holds leading claims with stamina assured. TFRHHHHI BHA117

6 STAYTRUE (IRE) (24) 124

9-3 (3)

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Bounce Mickael Barzalona J

O Westerberg/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Newstead Breeding

TIMEFORMVIEW LookedasmartprospectwhenmakingasuccessfuldebutinLeopardstownmaideninApril.OnlyjustedgedoutfasttrackedtolistedcompanyinLingﬁeld DerbyTrial and fared best of the O’Brien quartet in the GreatVoltigeur atYork albeit well positioned. Likely to stay 1 3/4m and retains potential. TFRHHHII BHA110

7 TARRIANCE (GB) (21) 31211

9-3 (5)

Br B c Frankel - Visit Colin Keane J

O Juddmonte Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fine pedigree and has done nothing but progress in his ﬁrst season, digging deep to make it 3 wins from 5 starts in the Melrose Handicap at York (13.8f) 3 weeks ago This requires another sizeable jump in form terms, however. TFRHHIII BHA101

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: JAN BRUEGHEL (IRE) 3 9 3 Sean Levey 11-4 (Aidan O’Brien) 7 ran

Blinkers worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-4 Scandinavia (USA), 9-4 Lambourn (IRE), 5-1 Carmers (IRE), 10-1 Stay True (IRE), 14-1 Furthur (IRE), 25-1 Tarriance (GB), 40-1 Rahiebb (GB)

Aidan O’Brien holds a very strong hand in his bid to land a third successive Leger with LAMBOURN and Scandinavia both leading contenders on form There’s little to separate them in truth, with the former earning the narrow vote given he£ s expected to bounce back to something like his Derby form having looked and shaped as if better for the outing in the Great Voltigeur at York last time. Carmers shouldn’t be at all underestimated however, especially as a return to this trip could unlock more.

THE LIVESCOREBET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBBPLUS RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £381. (Penalty Value £15462)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile, two and a half furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 71 to 90 In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.

colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 TWO BROTHERS (GB) (308) 306010- D 7 9-9 (1)

Br B g Sir Percy - Blandish (USA) Lewis Chalkley (7) J

O On Top Racing Ltd & Two Brothers Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Theakston Stud On Top Rooﬁng S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrives in the mud and capitalised on a drop in grade when winning a York handicap (10.2f, heavy)last October That form worked out well but he found thingstoocompetitiveintheNovemberHandicapatDoncasterthefollowingmonth.Hasa10-monthabsencetoovercomeandmayneeditsofter TFRHHIII BHA90

2 BOX TO BOX (IRE) (37) 505102 CD 6 9-9 (4)

Br B g Kodiac - Alyaafel Kevin Stott J

O The Running Order Partnership Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Randolf Stevens Limited Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wonthisracein2023 Made-alloffareducedmarktowinatHaydockinJunepriortoﬁnishingwellheldintheOldNewtonCup.Hadtherunoftherace butpostedbesteffortoftheseasonwhenrunner-upinavaluableall-weatherhandicaplastmonth.Backonturfandwell-drawngivenhisrunstyle. TFRHHHII BHA90

3 RHYTHM MASTER (IRE)

(29) 032313

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Pastoral Girl

7 9-8 (2)

Silvestre De Sousa J

O Tom Goodair & Jimmy Kay Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk T

B Yeomanstown Stud Leeds Pallet Co Ltd, AMG Engineering Supplies Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW ConsistenttypewhoendedlonglosingrunatThirsklastmonthandagainranwellwhenthirdof8inahandicapatNewmarket (8f) 29 days ago. Has proven he stays 9f and should give another good account if seeing out this longer trip. TFRHHHHI BHA89

LONDONER

(IRE) (21) 122303 D

Br Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Gilt Edge Girl

O Mr Alan Kerr

B BDS UK & Irish National Stud

5 9-6 (3)

Sean Dylan Bowen J

Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWHaslargelybeeningoodformthisseason,hislatestwinatNewcastleinMay Camefromfurtherbackthanthepairthatbeathimwhenthirdina7-runner handicapatGoodwoodlasttime.Strong-travellingsortshouldbesuitedbythistrackandtheprospectofagoodpace.Looksinteresting. TFRHHHHH BHA87

5 KING’S CODE (GB) (7) 300450 C D

Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Polygon (USA)

O Eric Griffiths & P D Evans

5 9-6 (7)

Darragh Keenan J

David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner has blown hot and cold this year Was back down to his last winning mark and ran respectably when eighth of 11 in a handicap at Kempton (12f) 7 days ago. Handicapper has given him a chance but remains to be seen if he can capitalise back on turf TFRHHHII BHA87

6 GAASSEE (IRE) (34) 424351 CD

7 9-6 (12)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Oojooba Cieren Fallon J

O Mr Charlie Rosier & Mrs Julia Rosier Jack Morland, Newmarket T

B Godolphin 4X4 Specialists Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerranrespectablyontheall-weatherfornewconnectionsearlierthisyearbutshowedmoreofhisoldsparkonsecondturfstartoftheseason, winningan8-runnerHaydockhandicapwithplentyinhand,despitecarryinghisheadabitawkwardly Stillfairlytreatedonbestofhisform. TFRHHHHI BHA87

7 DREAM HARDER (IRE) (21) 126306 C D

6 9-4 (9)

Br B g Muhaarar - Silent Thoughts (IRE) Edward Greatrex J

O Mr Paul Farrell Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Barronstown Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on falling mark from a good draw at this track (12f) in May Wasn’t seen to best effect in a pair of steadily run handicaps last month and can still be competitive off this sort of mark granted a stronger gallop. TFRHHHII BHA85

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

CRACK SHOT (IRE) (30) 0-3

Br B g Kingman - Twitch (IRE)

O Roxholme Racing

5 9-3 (11)

Rob Hornby J

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Floors Farming & The Duke Of Devonshire Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW In-form on ﬁnal couple of starts for Daniel & Claire Kubler and picked up where he left off after a 7-week break when fourth of 10 in a handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) on stable debut last month. Steps back up in trip and no surprise were James Owen to unlock some improvement. TFRHHHII BHA84

9 INDIVIDUALISM

(GB) (20) 241002

Br B g Too Darn Hot - Reckoning (IRE)

O Dr J. Walker

4 9-3 (8)

Oliver Stammers J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Mascalls Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkfortheseasoninﬁrst-timecheekpiecesatHamilton(8.3f)inJuly Ranmodestlytwosubsequent7fstartsbutreturnedtoform back up in trip when second in a handicap at Beverley (9.9f) 20 days ago. Should hold his own back up in grade if in similar form. TFRHHHII BHA84

10 LET’S DREAM (GB)

(49) 3-10023 CD BF

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Shiba (FR)

O Mrs I. Corbani

B Corps Commerce Ltd

4 9-3 (6)

Archie Young (5) J

Michael Bell, Newmarket T

Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Beneﬁted from the step back up in trip after 6 months off when landing a C&D handicap at the May Meeting and placed twice over C&D in July, ﬁnishing a well-backedthirdina9-runnerhandicapmostrecently,havingmettroubleinrunning.Hasagoodrecordhereandoughttobecompetitiveagain. TFRHHHII BHA84

11 GLISTENING NIGHTS (FR) (14) 054123 CD

4 8-10 (10)

Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Lily Passion Barry McHugh J

O P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Ecurie Des Charmes P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in August (beat a next time out winner) and has continued in ﬁne heart, creditable 2 1/4 lengths third of 9 to Spioradalta in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good) 14 days ago, held every chance when carried left over 1f out. Should give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA77

12 SPIORADALTA (GB)

(14) 163311 C D 5 8-10 (5)

Br B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Broughtons Secret Duran Fentiman J

O Clayton Manning, S Morrell & Hathaway Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B M. E. Broughton Cube3 Construction S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerhasheldhisformwellthisseason,notchingathirdvictoryinhislast6startswhenadeterminedwinneratBeverley(9.9f,good) 14 days ago (second past the post but subsequently promoted). In excellent heart and merits respect despite a rise in grade. TFRHHHII BHA77

13 LIGHT SPEED (IRE) (20) 0-40021 C D

5 8-8 (13)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Kibara Joanna Mason J

O Mr Allan Davies Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T

B Brian Williamson Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinneroff1lbhigherlastyear BelatedlytookadvantageofadropintheweightswhenscoringatBeverley(9.9f)lastmonth, aided by the market principals underperforming. Still on a fair mark but tougher task to follow up from the widest stall here. TFRHHHII BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2024: STRESSFREE (FR) 4 9 3 Sean Dylan Bowen 9-2 (David O’Meara) 9 ran Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 1, 2, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 7, 9, 12. Stewards Note:

TWO BROTHERS: Following its run on 9/11/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its left-hind shoe. LET’S DREAM: Following its run on 26/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P.’s: 13-2 Box To Box (IRE), Londoner (IRE), 8-1 Gaassee (IRE), Spioradalta (GB), 10-1 Crack Shot (IRE), Glistening Nights (FR), 12-1 Rhythm Master (IRE), Light Speed (IRE), 16-1 Individualism (GB), Let’s Dream (GB), 20-1 Dream Harder (IRE), 33-1 Two Brothers (GB), King’s Code (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Highly competitive but this could be run to suit the strong-travelling LONDONER who shaped well when third at Goodwood and looks well-placed to record a second victory of the year Rhythm Master has been consistent this season and should be in the mix if seeing out this longer trip, while previous C&D winner Glistening Nights arrives in-form and could hit the frame again if the strong forecast pace materialises.

Don’t forget to bet on the 4:05 at BATH, 4:10 at MUSSELBURGH, 4:15 at DONCASTER and 4:30 at LINGFIELD PARK.

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SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £22000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8939, 2nd £4470, 3rd £2235, 4th £1118, 5th £559, 6th £279 (Penalty Value £11338.80)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a seven and a half furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85 To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 85 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 80

no horse

1 PROBE (GB) (41) 615003 C D 7 10-1 (9)

Br B g Kingman - Tested Kieran O’Neill J

O Mrs Ros Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Equine Products UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form on ﬁrst visit to this course when getting on top close home in 7f handicap (good) in May Creditable third of 7 back here with usual hood omitted off this mark last month and while stall 9 isn’t ideal, he shouldn’t be far away if avoiding traffic problems. TFRHHHII BHA86

2 CRUYFF TURN (GB) (42) 140020 D 8 10-0 (13)

Br Ch g Dutch Art - Provenance Duran Fentiman J

O Aberdeen Park & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on encouragingreappearance at Redcar when scoring over 7f atthe same course in April. Mixed bag since, though, and wide draw tempers any enthusiasm where his prospects here are concerned. TFRHHIII BHA85

3 BLUE PRINCE

(IRE) (16) 320000

4 9-13 (12)

Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Zip Along (IRE) Darragh Keenan J

O G & A Racing

David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Emma Evans Racing Ltd, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Now 5lb lower than for his Glorious Goodwood success last summer but he hasn’t shown much spark in 3 starts since returning from a break in July and stall 12 is another negative factor TFRHIIII BHA84

4 CAPITAL GUARANTEE

(IRE) (19) 543513 D 5 9-12 (8)

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Promised Money (IRE) Ben Robinson J

O Eagle Racing David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Yeomanstown Stud GAIN Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORMVIEW Backtobestfor athirdwin of2025 whennarrowlyprevailing atRipon(1m, goodtoﬁrm) lastmonth. Didn’tdo much wrong when third off this 2lb higher mark over the same C&D 9 days later and likely to be on the premises once more. TFRHHHII BHA83

5 MIAMI MATRIX (IRE) (22) 301100 CD

3 9-8 (4)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Duchess of Danzig (GER) Kevin Stott J

O Amicita Hugo Palmer Malpas T

B Nicholas Hartery & Irish National Stud Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gelded at the end of May and immediately showed the beneﬁt of that procedure, landing back-to-back handicaps over this C&D No show in Class 2 handicaps the last twice, but couldn’t rule out back down in grade at this course for last year’s winning yard. TFRHHHII BHA84

6 IT’SNEVERJUSTONE (GB) (47) 3-20511

3 9-7 (2)

Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Nigella Silvestre De Sousa J

O Ian O’Connor & The Fox and Hounds David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Mickley Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gelded following 2-y-o campaign and on the up switched to handicaps this season, scoring at Ffos Las and Galway (both at around 7f on soft/good to soft) the last twice. Up total of 13lb, but he has to be respected in his hat-trick bid from a handy draw nonetheless.TFRHHHHH BHA83

7 SAILTHISSHIPALONE (GB) (14) 034065 4 9-6 (5)

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Liberisque Barry McHugh J

O Ontoawinner 8 Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Andrew Bengough & Partners www.ontoawinner.net S

TIMEFORMVIEW Just the one win to his name from 17 starts and while a reproduction of his close third in the Carlisle Bell in June would give him a serious chance, he has failed to match that level of form in recent starts. Now tried in cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA77

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

KNIGHTS

GOLD (IRE) (8) 611300 D

3 9-5 (6)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Samira Gold (FR) Cieren Fallon J

O Mr A. J. Spratt Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited SAS Logistics S

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded fourth win of the season when scoring at Ascot in July Followed that with a solid third in a Glorious Goodwood handicap, but his form has taken a turn for the worse since and he needs to get back on track. TFRHHIII BHA81

9 BE FRANK

(GB) (7) 003654

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Bonnie Arlene (IRE)

5 9-3 (7)

Edward Greatrex J

O Jr Roberts Slurry Sealing Ltd Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Jake Warren & Ben Churchill JR Roberts Slurry Sealing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start to the season at Newmarket in Mayand more goodefforts than badones to hisname since, which include a creditable third of 13 over this C&D Likely to make his presence felt, provided the ﬁrst-time visor has the desired effect. TFRHHHII BHA74

10 PAWS FOR THOUGHT

(IRE) (24) 000020 C 7 9-3 (1)

Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Kitty Softpaws (IRE)

Pierre-Louis Jamin J

O Mrs Carol Shaw Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Ballyphilip Stud Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Chesterregularwhohasslippedtoadangerousmark,now11lblowerthanwhenregisteringthelatestofhis5winsherelastSeptember Backtoform whensecondatHaydockonpenultimatestartandsubsequentCarlisleruncanbeignored(foundtobelame),sothereiscauseforoptimism. TFRHHHII BHA74

11 MARQUIS POMPEO

(GB) (10) 0314 3 9-2 (11)

Br B c Showcasing - Frangipanni (IRE)

Sean Dylan Bowen J

O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Lord Margadale Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it third time lucky when landing a 7.2f Wolverhampton maiden last month. However that form is nothing to get excited about and he came up short off a similar mark on subsequent handicap bow at Kempton. TFRHHIII BHA78

12 FIRE FLAME (GB) (29) 530-601 3 9-1 (10)

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Firelight (FR) Aidan Keeley J

O Newsells Park Stud & Mr J. Barnett Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Newsells Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced gelding who opened his account in a ﬁrst-time hood upped to 7f at Thirsk (good) last month. Stall 10 isn’t ideal, but 5lb rise looks manageable and likely to again beneﬁt from a strong pace to aim at High on the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA77

13 GIANT (GB) (30) 460051 D 5 8-11 (3)

Br B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Rebel Surge (IRE) Joanna Mason J

O Mr S. Bell Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Phil Cunningham

TIMEFORMVIEWMade every post a winning one when scoring on last month’s yard debut at Chelmsford (1m) and 1lb lower back on turf Will be a danger to all from a handy draw if taking his chance. Engaged 4.55 here Friday TFRHHHII BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2024: PITNEY (IRE) 3 9 3 Jonny Peate 7-2 (Hugo Palmer) 9 ran Visor worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 12. Stewards Note: PAWS FOR THOUGHT: Following its run on 20/8/2025 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Fire Flame (GB), 7-1 It’sneverjustone (GB), 15-2 Capital Guarantee (IRE), 10-1 Giant (GB), 11-1 Paws For Thought (IRE), 12-1 Probe (GB), Be Frank (GB), 14-1 Miami Matrix (IRE), 16-1 Sailthisshipalone (GB), 18-1 Cruyff Turn (GB), 20-1 Knights Gold (IRE), 22-1 Marquis Pompeo (GB), 40-1 Blue Prince (IRE)

Well-drawn in stall two, IT’SNEVERJUSTONE is taken to complete the hat-trick. He appears to be an uncomplicated type and while a combined 13lb rise for his recent victories at Ffos Las and Galway will make things tougher, there’s a good chance that he has more in the locker Fire Flame is feared most, despite a tricky draw while Capital Guarantee and, if he goes to post, Giant should also have parts to play

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THE JOHN SMITH’S JUMP JOCKEYS CHALLENGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (to be ridden by professional jump jockeys) (DIV I (GBBPLUS RACE) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £22000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8939, 2nd £4470, 3rd £2235, 4th £1118, 5th £559, 6th £279 (Penalty Value £11338.80) Weights lowered 2lb.

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile, four and a half furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80 Once a horse has qualiﬁed for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb

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1 WESTERNESSE (IRE) (77) 444510 6 11-9 (9)

Br B g Camelot - Truthwillsetufree (IRE) Theo Gillard J

O Mrs Sian McCain Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Maurice Regan

TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Ripon in June. Twelfth of 17 in handicap at York (10.2f, good, 11/2) 77 days ago on his ﬁnal run for David O’Meara. Can make presence felt for his new handler TFRHHHII BHA79

2 PERCY JONES (GB) (16) 242610 D 6 11-7 (3)

Br B g Sir Percy - Luisa Calderon

O S & A Mares & Racing Facades

B Miss K. Rausing

Danny Gilligan J

Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in August. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 16 days ago. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA77

3 POLLING DAY (IRE) (63) 53-3616 CD 7 11-7 (8)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Pollyana (IRE)

O Mr B. J. Llewellyn

B J. Wall & E. Kennedy

Ben Poste J

Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

TFRHHHII BHA77

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 9/1, running respectably when fell last in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 23 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat so can’t be dismissed.

4 NIBRAS GOLD (IRE) (36) 24///-1615 D BF

Br B g Golden Horn - Whipped (IRE)

O Value Racing - Nibras Gold

7 11-4 (5)

Jonathan Burke J

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Forenaghts,Tinnakill,Colts Neck Stallion Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW2 wins from 4 runs this year Latest win at Beverley in June. 5/2, creditable ﬁfth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (14f, good to ﬁrm) 36 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. TFRHHHHI BHA74

5 SALIGO BAY (IRE) (2) 511342 D 7 11-4 (1)

Br B g New Bay - Gloriﬁcation

O Lpd Demolition Ltd

Jonathan England J

Sam England, Guiseley T

B China Horse Club Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Haydock in May 18/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Epsom (12f, soft) 2 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA74

6 HEATHEN (GB) (77) 4-13424 D

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Great Heavens

6 11-3 (4)

Robert Dunne J

O Mr K. O. Warner Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Kincorth Investments Inc

TIMEFORM VIEW Good fourth of 6 in handicap at York (13.8f, good, 5/2) 77 days ago on his ﬁnal run for David O’Meara. One to consider for his new handler TFRHHHII BHA73

7 CORMIER (IRE) (23) 000/44/-0 C D

9 11-2 (6)

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Scotch Bonnet (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Grangecon Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TFRHHIII BHA72

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 150/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, last of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 23 days ago. Up in trip with work to do.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

GREEN TEAM (FR) (47) 011314 D 6 11-1 (2)

Br B g Wootton Bassett - On The Line (FR)

Charlie Todd J

O Ian Williams Racing Club Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Haras d’Etreham et al

TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 8 runs this year Latest win at Thirsk in July Creditable fourth of 6 in handicap (18/1) at Yarmouth (14.1f good) 47 days ago. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA71

9 SPARTAN TIMES (GB) (9) 611214 BF 4 10-11 (10)

Br B or Br g Frontiersman - Lysander Belle (IRE)

O Mr Michael Harris

B Christian Leech & Mike Harris

Sean Quinlan J

Jennie Candlish, Leek T

Equine Products UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 11 runs this year Latest win at Ripon in August. Very good fourth of 14 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good, 7/4) 9 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA67

10

COTSWOLD COTTAGE (GB) (16) 001-314 5 10-7 (7)

Br B m Frontiersman - Minety Lass

Brendan Powell J

O Miss Lucy Kim Barry Faye Bramley, Lambourn T

B Mr Colin Rogers Custom Renewables S

TIMEFORMVIEW1 win from 3 runs this year Latest win at Ffos Las in August. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 20/1) 16 days ago. In the picture. TFRHHHII BHA63

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: ITHACA’S ARROW 4 11 5 Ben Ffrench Davis 2-1 (Dominic Ffrench Davis) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 7, 8.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Spartan Times (GB), 11-2 Nibras Gold (IRE), 7-1 Saligo Bay (IRE), 8-1 Heathen (GB), 10-1 Westernesse (IRE), Green Team (FR), 11-1 Percy Jones (GB), 14-1 Cotswold Cottage (GB), 22-1 Polling Day (IRE), 80-1 Cormier (IRE)

SPARTAN TIMES is enjoying a very good season and fancied to bag win number four of the term on the back of a very good Haydock fourth. James Owen’s Nibras Gold heads the list of dangers, although the likes of Polling Day Heathen and Cotswold Cottage all need factoring in too.

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THE JOHN SMITH’S JUMP JOCKEYS CHALLENGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (to be ridden by professional jump jockeys) (DIV II) (GBBPLUS RACE) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £22000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8939, 2nd £4470, 3rd £2235, 4th £1118, 5th £559, 6th £279 (Penalty Value £11338.80)

RACE DESCRIPTION

Some races can often prove very popular with owners and trainers and as a result more horses are declared to run than the official safety limit allows for. To avoid horses being denied a run which is obviously disappointing for connections, the British Horseracing Authority has allowed the previous race to be split into two divisions, with each contest carrying identical race conditions.

1 THREE DONS (IRE) (269) 112100- D 6 11-11 (2)

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Avizare (IRE) Nick Slatter J

O Mr A. W. Carroll Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Rathasker Stud Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 7 times on turf in 2024. Below form in AW handicap at Kempton on ﬁnal outing that year and not seen since. TFRHHHII BHA79

2 SECRET BEACH (IRE) (30) 0-32104 D 4 11-9 (5)

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Dubai (IRE) Jack Quinlan J

O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T

B Mr Canice Farrell Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 11.9f handicap at York in July and swiftly back on track when fourth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (15/2) 30 days ago, doing well in coming from plum last. Remains of interest. TFRHHHHI BHA77

3 SIR EDWARD LEAR (GB) (29) 4-20201

4 11-7 (1)

Br B g Mukhadram - She’s Gorgeous (IRE) Adam Wedge J

O Johnstone Syndicate James Owen, Newmarket T

B Johnstone Partnership Keylocks (Ltd) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Capable performer who was second in a 12f handicap at Ripon in June. Won a 6-runner handicap at Newmarket (12/1) 29 days ago, settling better and responding well when shaken up. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces and remains low mileage for his age. TFRHHHHH BHA75

4 TAILORMAN (FR) (50) 602156 C

Br B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Ihsas (USA)

5 11-6 (8)

Robert Dunne J

O Mr S. Mondair Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B E.A.R.L Haras Du Logis Et al House of Cavani S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner here (15.9f) in June before modest effort last two runs, albeit in a higher grade than he needs to contest at Ascot last time. Needs to recapture earlier form. TFRHHHII BHA74

5 PLAYTIME (GB) (14) 02/-56 BF

Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Partygorl (GER)

4 11-5 (7)

Harry Cobden J

O Mr N Botica & Partner Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Gestut Gorlsdorf Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished sixth of 10 on AW debut at Lingﬁeld (3/1) 14 days ago, pulling freely in hood. Needs to learn to settle better TFRHHHII BHA73

6 ROGUE SEA (GB) (8) 60/00-35

5 11-4 (6)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Tarfasha (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Dermot Hanaﬁn and Stan Kaznowski Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed he retains ability on ﬁrst start for 5 months following 3 undistinguished hurdles runs for new yard when third of 8 here in August. Not in the same form at Haydock last week but could bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA72

7 GISELLES DEFENCE (IRE) (28) 221040 5 11-4 (10)

Br B g National Defense - Cotton Camera (IRE) Charlie Todd J

O Crown Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Oghill House Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair handicapper who won at Epsom (10f) in July but ﬁnished seventh of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (10f, ﬁrm, 7/2) 28 days ago, possibly tired after busy schedule. Will need to rediscover July winning form to be competitive. TFRHHHII BHA72

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

(IRE) (39) 53100-6 D

Br B g Bated Breath - Cambric

O Mr B. J. Llewellyn

B D. J. and Mrs Deer

4 10-13 (4)

Ben Poste J

Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-beaten last of 6 in 14f handicap at Ffos Las (40/1) 39 days ago after 7-month absence. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA67

9

GREY

FABLE

(IRE) (8) 2112-06 CD

Br Gr g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Satwa Ruby (FR)

5 10-11 (9)

Brian Hughes J

O Derby Bar Syndicate Karl Thornton, Ireland T

B Eimear Mulhern

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner who ﬁnished sixth of 13 in a handicap at Down Royal over 10.7f (25/1) 8 days ago, shaping as if better for the run after 3 months off TFRHHHII BHA65

10 KOKINELLI (FR) (20) 6-63246

Br Gr f Wootton Bassett - Pearl Earrine (FR)

4 10-7 (3)

Charlie Deutsch J

O Mr ASJ Shawe Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B S.C.E.A Marmaion Vauville & Alain Jathie

Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has gradually run herself into form this season, ﬁnishing 2nd in a handicap at this C&D (15/2) 49 days ago. Made no impression at Beverley on most recent outing but possibilities if bouncing back. TFRHHHHI BHA61

DECLARED RUNNERS

2024: (See Div 1)

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 5, 6 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7. @H14: Stewards Note:

PLAYTIME: Following its run on 30/8/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Sir Edward Lear (GB), 13-2 Secret Beach (IRE), 15-2 Kokinelli (FR), 8-1 Rogue Sea (GB), 9-1 Grey Fable (IRE), 10-1 Tailorman (FR), Giselles Defence (IRE), 14-1 Playtime (GB), 16-1 Three Dons (IRE), 33-1 Arazzo (IRE)

Lightly-raced 4-y-o SIR EDWARD LEAR bounced back to form with a good win at Newmarket, settling better and responding well. The ﬁrst-time visor could sharpen him up further and he’s fancied to follow up back up in trip. Secret Beach shaped well from an unpromising position at Windsor on his most recent outing and deserves respect, while Kokinelli could also have a say if bouncing back from a below-par effort at Beverley

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RACE CONDITIONS & TODAY’S OFFICIALS

First Race 1.35 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (for horses in Bands A, B, C and D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the fifth £906 and the sixth £453. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which are in Bands A, B, C, and D. Enter by noon, September 8th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 11th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Band B from Band A 2lb Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1,000 towards the prize money for this race. Chester Racecourse will award mementoes to the winning owner trainer and jockey The groom of the Best Turned Our Horse will be awarded 50 cash. Additionally the best turned out winners of all races at Chester on Saturday 13th September will be entered in to a draw to win a £500 voucher All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2025 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 24 September, 2025, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 10 October, 2025 Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. 15 entries at £150 - Closed September 8th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) A SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.05 - THE VIRGIN BET STAND CUP 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 three yrs old and upwards, which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race after March 31st 2025 Enter by noon, September 8th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 11th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 11lb; fillies 8st 6lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after March 31st 2025 a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Virgin Bet have kindly sponsored this race and will present mementoes to the winning owner trainer and jockey, and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. Additionally the best turned out winners of all races at Chester on Saturday 13th September will be entered in to a draw to win a £500 voucher All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 10 entries at £300 - Closed September 8th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £26736; Second £10974; Third £5490; Fourth £2742; Fifth £1374; Sixth £684 (Penalty Value £34026) A SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.40 - THE VIRGIN BET SUPPORTS SAFE GAMBLING WATERGATE CUP (CLASS 2 HERITAGE HANDICAP) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the ﬁfth £3020 and the sixth £1510. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 8th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 11th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Virgin Bet have kindly sponsored this race and will present mementoes to the winning owner trainer and jockey, and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse.

Additionally, the best turned out winners of all races at Chester on Saturday 13th September will be entered in to a draw to win a £500 voucher All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 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 £500 - Closed September 8th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270 (Penalty Value £51540) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.23 - THE LOTUS MANCHESTER AT H.R OWEN NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627 the fourth £1812, the ﬁfth £906 and the sixth £453. for two yrs old only Rated 0-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon September 8th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 11th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025 for each race won 6lb HR Owen Lotus Manchester have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey, and award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the Best Turned Out horse. The best turned out winners of all races at Chester on Saturday 13th September will be entered in to a draw to win a £500 voucher, courtesy of Virgin Bet. 17 entries at £150 - Closed September 8th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.00 - THE LIVESCOREBET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627 the fourth £1812, the ﬁfth £906 and the sixth £453. 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). £150 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher or £30 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025 for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb LiveScoreBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey, and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee responsible for the Best Turned Out horse. The best turned out winners of all races at Chester on Saturday 13th September will be entered in to a draw to win a £500 voucher courtesy of Virgin Bet. 25 entries at £150 - Closed September 8th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) SS SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.35 - THE OKTOBERFEST SEASON FINALE SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11338 to the winning horse The second to receive £5317, the third £2659 the fourth £1328, the ﬁfth £664 and the sixth £332. for three 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). £100 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher or £20 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 11th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chester Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the Best Turned Out horse. The best turned out winners of all races at Chester on Saturday 13th September will be entered in to a draw to win a £500 voucher courtesy of Virgin Bet. 28 entries at £100 - Closed September 8th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £8939; Second £4470; Third £2235; Fourth £1118; Fifth £559; Sixth £279 (Penalty Value £11338.80) SS SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.05 - THE JOHN SMITH’S JUMP JOCKEYS CHALLENGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (to be ridden by professional jump jockeys) (DIV I (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11338 to the winning horse The second to receive £5317, the third £2659, the fourth £1328, the fifth £664 and the sixth £332. 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). £100 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher or £20 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 11th. Lowest weight 10st 7lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025 for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb John Smith’s will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey, and award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the Best Turned Out horse. The best turned out winners of all races at Chester on Saturday 13th September will be entered in to a draw to win a £500 voucher courtesy of Virgin Bet. To be ridden by Professional National Hunt Jockeys ENTRANTS AGREE THAT HORSES WILL BE RIDDEN BY PROFESSIONAL JOCKEYS LICENSED TO RIDE IN STEEPLE CHASES AND HURDLE RACES UNDER RULE (D)3.3.2 AND SUCH RIDERS QUALIFIED UNDER RULE (D)27 (Jockeys who have ridden more than 50 winners on the Flat will not be permitted to ride in this race) (Additionally Conditional Jockeys and Amateur Riders are not qualified to ride in this race) The Riders Allowances under paragraphs 52 to 58 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may NOT be claimed in this race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (F)36.5 and Rules (F)140 to (F)143 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. Jockeys must have been licensed on Monday, 9 September 14 entries at £100 - Closed September 8th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £8939; Second £4470; Third £2235; Fourth £1118; Fifth £559; Sixth £279 (Penalty Value £11338.80) Weights lowered 2lb. A SS SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 5.35 - THE JOHN SMITH’S JUMP JOCKEYS CHALLENGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (to be ridden by professional jump jockeys) (DIV II) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11338 to the winning horse The second to receive £5317, the third £2659 the fourth £1328, the ﬁfth £664 and the sixth £332. 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). £100 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher or £20 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 11th. Lowest weight 10st 7lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025 for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb John Smith’s will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey, and award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the Best Turned Out horse. The best turned out winners of all races at Chester on Saturday 13th September will be entered in to a draw to win a £500 voucher courtesy of Virgin Bet. To be ridden by Professional National Hunt Jockeys

SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER - VIRGIN BET AUTUMN FESTIVAL

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IAN O’DOHERTY (Chair)

JOËLLE WARREN MBE

LISA HANCOCK

JULIE HARRINGTON

KEVIN HART

LOUISE STEWART (Chief Executive Officer)

MARCO GARAVELLO (Chief Financial Officer)

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

ANNE WALKER

BRENT WILLIAMS

SUE FOX

CAROLINE TOPPING

STEWARDS

GREG PEARSON (Chief Steward)

CAROLINE ROBINSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

DANIEL ANDREWS, MILLY BERSEY,

ROBERT McCARTHY

STARTERS

ROBERT SUPPLE

SEAMUS O’NEILL

JUDGE

NICK BOSTOCK

CLERK OF THE SCALES

MICHAEL ROBERTS

VETERINARY OFFICER

JOHN BURGESS

VETERINARY SURGEONS

KATE SUMNER

JOHN SPENCER

STUART PEARSON

MEDICAL OFFICERS

DR JOHN EDWARDS

DR TRISTAN ELKIN

DR KATE GASKELL

DR MICHAEL UNWIN

NURSE

CLARE DICKINSON FARRIER

JIM BLURTON

HORSE AMBULANCE

NICK JONES

COMMENTATOR

STEVEN POWELL

BETTING RING MANAGERS

MALCOLM HART

MIKE OXLEY

RDT

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

RACHEL BARNETT

MELANIE SWARBRICK

JOANNA VICKERS

LISA COOK

CLERK OF THE COURSE

ELOISE QUAYLE

SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS

CATRIONA COLBECK

NEIL FARMER

CHESTER RACE COMPANY LIMITED

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