Chester Racecard - Saturday 26th July 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.

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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 (44 wins from 214 runners, 21%) runs KARTHON (1.30), BERKSHIRE BOOM (2.10), BRIGHTON BOY (3.15).

H PALMER (37 wins from 201 runners, 18%) runs KOKINELLI and RIDGEMASTER (1.30), ARABIAN COBRA (3.15), BALON D’OR (4.55), ASTEVERDI (5.30).

T EASTERBY (23 wins from 195 runners, 12%) runs VINCE LE PRINCE (2.45), STASH THE CASH (4.20), FLICKERING HALO (5.30).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

W HAGGAS (12 wins from 40 runners, 30%) runs SHOWERING (3.15).

A BALDING (9 wins from 50 runners, 18%) runners listed above.

C JOHNSTON (9 wins from 61 runners, 15%) runs PORT DARWIN (2.10), ANTHROPOLOGIST (2.45).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

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

JASON WATSON (13 wins from 77 rides, 17%) rides KARTHON (1.30), BERKSHIRE BOOM (2.10), BE FRANK (2.45), BRIGHTON BOY (3.15), ROCK N ROLL ROCKET (3.45), MAHARAJAS EXPRESS (4.20), BALON D’OR (4.55), ASTEVERDI (5.30).

JOE FANNING (12 wins from 54 rides, 22%) rides INNSE GALL (1.30), PORT DARWIN (2.10), ANTHROPOLOGIST (2.45).

SEAN KIRRANE (6 wins from 51 rides, 12%) rides LUNAR JET (1.30), VINCE LE PRINCE (2.45), STASH THE CASH (4.20), FLICKERING HALO (5.30).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

JOE FANNING (7 wins from 33 rides, 21%) rides listed above.

JASON WATSON (7 wins from 34 rides, 21%) rides listed above.

CHARLES BISHOP (5 wins from 33 rides, 15%) rides HALIPHON (1.30), SUPER SAGITTA (2.10), JODHPUR BLUE (2.45), MILFORD (3.15), NIGHT ON EARTH (3.45), BRAVE NATION (4.55), DUE TO HENRY (5.30).

TODAY’S TOP TIPS

Warrior Lion made the frame over 1m2f at Doncaster last month and takes a step back up in trip, which looks a good move and he has to be respected. However, KARTHON improved in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces to hit the woodwork at Southwell most recently and could take advantage of an unchanged rating. Previous C&D winner Haliphon is another to keep an eye on.

TOTEWIN: KARTHON

TOTEEACHWAY: WARRIOR LION

ORATORICAL outran odds of 50/1 when ﬁlling the runner-up spot on debut at Chepstow earlier in the month and is likely to have lots more to offer. David Loughnane’s youngster has the plum draw in stall one and could prove hard to beat. Berkshire Boom failed to land a blow on his introduction at Salisbury, but it would be no surprise to see him take a step forward with the beneﬁt of that experience. Suspended Sentence is another to note.

TOTEWIN: ORATORICAL

TOTEEACHWAY: BERKSHIRE BOOM

Style Of Life occupied the runner-up berth when bidding for a hat-trick at Pontefract last time and warrants plenty of respect. Eligible ﬁnished a close third at this venue earlier in the month and is noted, but ALBESEEINGYER looks the way to go. The sixyear-old ﬁnished a respectable fourth at Doncaster last month and was dropped 1lb subsequently. She could get the run of the race and may record her seventh victory.

TOTEWIN: ALBESEEINGYER

TOTEEACHWAY: STYLE OF LIFE

SHOWERING will have gone into a few notebooks after running into trouble when fourth over the minimum trip at Southwell a couple of weeks ago. He won a novice race over this trip in May and the son of Showcasing gets another chance. Far Above The Law has to be of interest off the back of a creditable second at York, while Arabian Cobra arrives in ﬁne fettle and is preferred to Miraculous of the remainder

TOTEWIN: SHOWERING TOTEEACHWAY: FAR ABOVE THE LAW

Secret Mistral made all at Haydock a week ago and could go well again, despite a 4lb rise. She’ll likely be taken on for the lead here by the recent Newmarket fourth Night On Earth, and that scenario could play into the hands of BANG ON THE BELL. John Jenkins’ sprinter went close over C&D a fortnight ago, despite having to be switched for a clear run, and another bold bid is anticipated.

TOTEWIN: BANG ON THE BELL

TOTEEACHWAY: SECRET MISTRAL

MAHARAJAS EXPRESS can be marked up for his recent success over C&D, given he was drawn wide. Ian Williams’ charge hasn’t had much luck with the draw once again, but looks worth sticking with in his current frame of mind and can conﬁrm that form with third-placed Acrisius. The latter should prove competitive once again, while the speedy Over Spiced is drawn on the rail and cannot be ruled out with any conﬁdence either

TOTEWIN: MAHARAJAS EXPRESS

ACRISIUS

KODIAC THRILLER has held his form well since he won in this grade at Thirsk four starts ago and reverts to this level with a big chance of gaining further success. Brave Nation is also a key player based on his consistent proﬁle this season, while Duran is another solid option to consider.

TOTEWIN: KODIAC THRILLER

TOTEEACHWAY: BRAVE NATION

With a plum draw in stall one, GISELLES DEFENCE, who has gone well here in the past, is the ﬁrst one on the shortlist. Having made all at Epsom last week, a 3lb higher mark looks very manageable and may not be enough to stop him from following up. Fellow last-time winners Ey Up Its The Boss and Finn Russell also warrant close inspection, while Meblesh completes the shortlist.

TOTEWIN: GISELLES DEFENCE

TOTEEACHWAY: EY UP ITS THE BOSS

1 Scenic Snow Tallulah Edmunds 15

Min Weight: 8st mare

Pony Age: 2018 Colour: Bay Height: 147.5 Form: 6,4,11,10,3

Colours: Black, Yellow Star, Black Sleeves, Yellow Stars, Black Cap, Yellow Stars

2 O’Flynn’s Daughter Alice Leadbetter 13

Min Weight: 8st mare

Pony Age: 2013 Colour: Bay Height: 147 Form: 8,9

Colours: Light Blue, Royal Blue Quartered, White Sleeves, Light Blue Cap

3 Zendaya Jacob Lloyd-Hughes 14

Min Weight: 8st mare

Pony Age: 2017 Colour: Chestnut Height: 145 Form: 9,12

Colours: Red, Black Stars, Black Sleeves, Red Stars, Black Cap, Red Stars

4 Follow The Fox Grace Miller 13

Min Weight: 8st mare

Pony Age: 2014 Colour: Bay Height: 148 Form: 8,9,8,

Colours: Emerald Green, Lilac Star, White Sleeves, Lilac Cap

5 Mag Earle Grace Patel 13

Min Weight: 8st mare

Pony Age: 2011 Colour: Bay Height: 147 Form: 10,6,7,9.9,10

Colours: White, Royal Blue Cross Belts, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Hooped, Royal Blue Cap, White Stars

6 Petit De Beaute William Pearman 16

Min Weight: 8st mare

Pony Age: 2016 Colour: Bay Height: 148 Form: 7,5,4,6

Colours: Red, Triple White Diamond, Red Sleeves, White Spots, Red Cap, White Star

7 No Hassel

Min Weight: 8st 3lbs mare

Harry Vigors 15

Pony Age: 2019 Colour: Chestnut Height: 147.6 Form: 5,3,7

Colours: Light Green, White Sleeves, White Cap

8 Madame Mimi Grace Williams 17

Min Weight: 8st mare

Pony Age: 2012 Colour: Bay Height: 147.8 Form: 5,8

Colours: Navy Blue, Pink quartered, Navy Blue Sleeves, Pink Check, Pink Cap

FIRST RACE 1.30

THE PURE HOMES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards, Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money 1st £6095, 2nd £3048, 3rd £1524, 4th £762, 5th £381, 6th £191. (Penalty Value £7731) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile, four and a half furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 49 to 68. 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.

1 INNSE GALL (GB) (28) 56/000-6

Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Reaf Joe Fanning J

O GoodRacingCoPaulHanaganAlfaSiteServices Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T

B Harts Farm Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Craig Lidster when sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to ﬁrm, 22/1) 28 days ago. May have needed that reappearance and this will reveal more visored for ﬁrst time. TFRHHHII BHA67

2 PRINCESS NIYLA (GB) (23) 331055 C 5 10-1 (6)

Br B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Coillte Cailin (IRE) Rowan Scott J

O Mr John Sugarman Alan Brown, Malton T

B Mr Peter Moran Retraining of Racehorses S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win at Beverley in May 12/1, ﬁfth of 7 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good to ﬁrm) 23 days ago. Just 1lb above that successful mark. TFRHHHII BHA66

3 ANIMATO (GB) (21) 3466-04 C D

Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Blithe

O Miss Ella McCain

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

6 10-1 (12)

Charlie Maggs (5) J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who stepped up on reappearance when good fourth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Carlisle (17.2f heavy) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. TFRHHHII BHA66

4 HALIPHON (GB) (13) 052300 CD

Br B g Showcasing - Harem Lady (FR)

O Ne-Chance, Andy and Anita Lovell

B Haras D’Etreham & Eric de Chambure

8 9-11 (1)

Charles Bishop J

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

Lenat International UK Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Tenth of 14 in handicap (25/1) at Southwell (16.5f) 13 days ago. Back down in trip with cheekpieces missing again but he’s well weighted these days. TFRHHHII BHA62

5 KOKINELLI (FR) (21) 0436-63

Br Gr f Wootton Bassett - Pearl Earrine (FR)

4 9-9 (11)

Jack Doughty J

O Mr ASJ Shawe Hugo Palmer Malpas T

B S.C.E.A Marmaion Vauville & Alain Jathie Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable third of 8 in handicap (8/1) at Nottingham (10.2f, good) 21 days ago. Back up in trip, which should suit so she enters calculations for yard with a good record at Chester TFRHHHHI BHA60

LUNAR JET (GB)

(262) 050550-

Br Ch g Ask - Lightning Jet

O County Charm Windows & Conservatories

B Ladas

11 9-6 (8)

Sean Kirrane J

Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who failed to ﬁnd his form in 2024, ninth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f heavy 20/1). Off 8 months. Back up in trip but easy-enough to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA57

WARRIOR

LION (GB) (29) 550003

5 9-6 (7)

Br Ch g Roaring Lion (USA) - Stroll Patrol George Wood J

O A. C. O’Keeffe

Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B The Stroll Patrol Partnership Equine Products UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWRemains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 12/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, ﬁrm) 29 days ago, barely adequate test. Return to this trip will therefore suit and he hasn’t been with this yard long. Looks very interesting from this mark. TFRHHHHI BHA57

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

TEAM PLAYER (GB) (16) 0040

Br Ch g Without Parole - Caravela (IRE)

O Mostly Cloudy Syndicate

3 9-5 (2)

Finley Marsh J

Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T

B Jon and Julia Aisbitt Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 8 in handicap at Epsom (12f, good to ﬁrm) 16 days ago, running on late. First run for yard after leaving Jack Channon and having joined another good yard, this unexposed 3-y-o warrants a market check. TFRHHHII BHA67

9 CLOUDSIDE ROCK (GB) (45) 0-54630 BF 4 9-5 (5)

Br B c Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Go Georgie

O Little Lymford Racing Partnership

B Ati Ltd& James,Janet,Axel Cornez,C.Hosey

Dougie Costello J

David Simcock, Newmarket T

Agri Tradaco Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 7/2) 45 days ago, left poorly placed. Back on turf TFRHHHII BHA56

10 KARTHON (GB) (39) 5-0302

Br B g New Bay - Fantasia

3 9-3 (10)

Jason Watson J

O RC Syndicate V Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B George Strawbridge racingclub.com S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for ﬁrst time and much improved when very good second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 39 days ago, clear of rest. Shortlist material from same mark taking on elders for the ﬁrst time. TFRHHHHH BHA65

11 JAMIH (GB) (32) 0640-04 D

10 8-12 (4)

Br Ch g Intello (GER) - Hannda (IRE) Joanna Mason J

O Howard Thompson Tina Jackson, Loftus T

B T. R. G. Vestey S. M. Thompson Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f good to ﬁrm) 32 days ago, nearest ﬁnish. Clearly retains plenty of enthusiasm despite advancing years and he’s below his last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA49

12 RIDGEMASTER (IRE)

(247) 550-

3 8-10 (9)

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Counter Ridge (SAF) Aiden Brookes (3) J

O Roudee Racing 14 Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Pierce Molony Roudee Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 33/1 and finished last of 9 in novice at Southwell (8.1f). Off 8 months and significantly up in trip for handicap debut fitted with a visor One of 2 representatives for yard. TFRHHHII BHA58

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: GREY FABLE (IRE) 4 9 11 Sean Dylan Bowen 7-4 (Karl Thornton) 7 ran Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 1, 12. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 10 Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 12.

Stewards Note:

CLOUDSIDE ROCK: Following its run on 11/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away RIDGEMASTER: Following its run on 21/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Karthon (GB), 15-2 Cloudside Rock (GB), 9-1 Kokinelli (FR), Warrior Lion (GB), 10-1 Haliphon (GB), 11-1 Princess Niyla (GB), 12-1 Jamih (GB), 14-1 Animato (GB), 18-1 Team Player (GB), Ridgemaster (IRE), 22-1 Innse Gall (GB), Lunar Jet (GB)

KARTHON reacted really well to ﬁrst-time cheekpieces when runner-up at Southwell a month ago and as an unexposed 3-y-o taking on his elders for the ﬁrst time, he has a lot in his favour Warrior Lion hasn’t been with this yard long and the return to this trip will suit, so he’s of interest, along with Kokinelli.

POSITION OF STALLS

1m2f - Outside

Remainder - Inside

BETTING RING MANAGER

The Betting Ring Manager is located in the Tattersalls Enclosure. He will be available in each enclosure to assist in any betting dispute.

YORK YORK YORK

THE SKY BET DASH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

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. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse

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

1 TOYOTOMI (FR) (20) 061244 4 9-12 (13)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Tribune (FR) David Nolan J

O Jinky Farms David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Ecurie Des Monceaux Jinky Services S

TIMEFORM VIEW Usefulex-FrenchperformerwhochasedhomesubsequentRoyalAscotscorerLazzatatChantillyinMayandranuptobeststartingoutfornew yard when fourth in Deauville Group 3 (6f) 3 weeks ago Makes handicap debut with further progress not ruled out. Market can guide. TFRHHHII BHA103

2 JORDAN ELECTRICS (GB) (308) 111025- D 9 9-11 (14)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Ruby Slippers Lauren Young (7) J

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

B T. J. Cooper

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedaphenomenal2024 winning7times,5ofthosevictoriescomingatHamilton.SmashingsecondinSymphonyHandicapover6fhereinAugust before signing off with an excellent fifth in Ayr Gold Cup on final outing. Possible this first start for 10 months will bring him on, however. TFRHHHII BHA102

3 ALZAHIR (FR) (14) 054111 D 5 9-10 (6)

Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Cup Cake (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O James Paul Services To Industry Ltd Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Al Wasmiya StudJames Paul Services To Industry Ltd, Equine Products UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 5-y-o who is better than ever right now, bringing up a quick-ﬁre hat-trick in 17-runner handicap at Ascot (5f, ﬁrm) 14 days ago Had plenty in his favour then but hard to rule out another bold bid in present groove, with the return to 6f holding no fears. TFRHHHII BHA101

4 KORKER (IRE) (35) 0-00330 C

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Adaptation

6 9-10 (18)

Jack Nicholls (7) J

O Fine Claret Racing,Mrs Burke & Mr C Wood K. R. Burke Leyburn T

B Ballyhane Stud Ltd KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Losingrunstretchesbackto2023butrunningconsistentlywelloflate,typicallydoinghimselfnofavoursatthestartwhenstayingonwellforeighthof 28 inWokingham handicap at Royal Ascot (6f) 5 weeks ago Capable of playing a part from this mark but he does need things to drop just right. TFRHHHII BHA101

5 ELMONJED (IRE) (26) 311-442 CD BF

4 9-6 (10)

Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Naafer Jim Crowley J

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in Blinkers last season, winning Series Final at Windsor prior to posting a career best display to follow up in C&D handicap in August Stepped forward with each outing so far this term, second of 7 in handicap atWindsor (6f) 26 days ago Claims with cheekpieces/tongue tie ﬁtted. TFRHHHHI BHA97

6 POCKLINGTON (GB) (28) 11500-2 D 4 9-4 (7)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Ladies Are Forever P. J. McDonald J

O Bond Thoroughbred Limited

Geoff Oldroyd, Pocklington T

B Bond Thoroughbred Limited Churchill Tyres S

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileagecoltwhoquicklyreachedausefullevellastyear winning2ofhis5starts.Foundtestinadequatewhenmidﬁeldin22-runnerhandicaphere (5.4f) on ﬁnal outing but back on track after 10 months off when just touched off at Newcastle (6f) 28 days ago and likely there’s more to come. TFRHHHHI BHA95

7 SOPHIA’S STARLIGHT (FR) (90) 0114-00 D 5 9-4 (16)

Br B m Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Endeavor (FR) Sam James J

O Nick Bradley Racing 19 Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

B P. Chedeville

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged back-to-back 6f handicaps at Newmarket and Pontefract (both on heavy) during the autumn. Effective on better ground too, but she failed to come on for her reappearance in listed company when trailing in last of 13 back in a handicap at Southwell last time. TFRHHIII BHA95

8 INDIAN RUN (IRE) (26) 00-0634 C D 4 9-3 (12)

Br Br g Sioux Nation (USA) - Just Wondering (IRE) Ryan Sexton J

O Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Ciaran McGrath

Oak Holdings Ltd S

9 SERGEANTWILKO (IRE) (28) 05-0445 D 4 9-3 (22)

Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Lady Spangles (IRE) Tom Eaves J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd

B Rathasker Stud

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts a very good record on ground softer than good, completing hat-trick at Goodwood (6f) last August prior to a solid ﬁfth in Coral Sprint Trophy over C&D ﬁnal start. Holding form well in defeat this time around but he probably wouldn’t want ground to dry out too much. TFRHHHII BHA94

10 STRIKE RED (IRE) (8) 625605 CD

7 9-2 (20)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE) Billy Garritty J

O Mr Peter Timmins Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Yeomanstown Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW LandedabigpotforsecondtimeoverC&Dlastautumnandnotfaredatallbadlyin6startssofarthisseason,catchingeyewithhismid-race move when ﬁfth in Scottish Stewards’ Cup at Hamilton (6f) 8 days ago Down to last winning mark and he’s one to keep an eye on. TFRHHHHI BHA93

11 JUBILEE WALK (GB) (28) 106-003 C D BF 4 9-1 (5)

Br B g Study of Man (IRE) - Starlit Sands Shane Foley J

O China Horse Club International Limited James Ferguson, Newmarket T

B Miss K. Rausing James Ferguson Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyprogressiveinalight2024campaign(coursewinner)andfaredmuchbetterthanhehadinBahrainoverthewinter(gelded/hadwindopininterim) when third behind Alzahir from a less-than-ideal position at Chester (6f) 4 weeks ago That marked him down as one to be interested in again. TFRHHHHH BHA92

12 ALEEZDANCER (IRE) (18) 000-001 CD 6 9-0 (2)

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Clifton Dancer

O Jack Berry and John Matthews

Kevin Stott J

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Rathasker Stud K. A. Ryan Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winnerlast May who postedeasily his best effortsince havingslipped in weights when winning 8-runner handicap at Pontefract (6f) 18 days ago making all. Overall record is a patchy one though, so whether he can back that up is open to question. TFRHHHII BHA91

13 FRANCISCO’S PIECE (GB) (50) 02234-0 3 9-0 (17)

Br B c Mayson - Josefa Goya

O Keatley Racing OG, Finneran & Allen

Connor Beasley J

Adrian Keatley, Malton T

B Lord Margadale Keatley Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Speedy juvenile who landed maiden/listed contests and also runner-up in Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (6f) in the autumn. Feasible to think ﬁrst start for 7 months was needed when last of 8 in Surrey Stakes at Epsom (7f listed) in June but present mark looks to demand more. Cheekpieces back on.TFRHHIII BHA96

14 CABURN (IRE) (35) 1150-60 D 3 8-12 (15)

Br Gr c Twilight Son - Tigrilla (IRE) Clifford Lee J

O Antram, Pemberton, Lancaster & Harrod James Tate, Newmarket T

B Newstead Breeding Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Super Sprint at Newbury last summer Showed he’s trained on when sixth of 10 in 6f listed race there on reappearance and this rates much more suitable than his subsequent Jersey Stakes assignment at Royal Ascot (7f) 5 weeks back Handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA94

15 JUNGLE DRUMS (IRE) (13) 101-060 CD

3 8-12 (1)

Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Ayr Missile Callum Shepherd J

O Jim and Claire Ltd and Jon & Kay Collins Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Newlands House Stud & Mrs A.M.Burns

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful3timeforKarlBurkeat2yrs,includingC&Dlistedcontestonﬁnalstartofcampaign.However,failedtomakeanimpactinacoupleofappearances for new yard at Meydan earlier this year and he’ll need to step up a good deal on his recent Southwell handicap debut effort to ﬁgure here TFRHIIII BHA94

16 ARCTIC THUNDER (IRE) (28) 000-P20 4 8-12 (21)

Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Al Kirana (IRE) Kieran Shoemark J

O Chris & David Stam Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Pier House Stud ABM Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bled on return/yard debut but ﬁrmly back on track when second at Haydock in May and patently shaped better than bare result when ninth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 28 days ago Interesting having eased 1lb ahead of this provided high draw doesn’t prove disadvantageous. TFRHHHII BHA89

17 ROUSING ENCORE (IRE) (18) 5-56144 CD 5 8-10 (4)

Br B g Acclamation - Jolie Chanson (FR) James Sullivan J

O Mr Paul K. Spencer Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Hunting Hill Stud TOG 24, William Hill S

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tshapeatallbadlyonﬁrst2startsbackthisyearpriortodecisivelyresumingwinningwaysoverC&DinMay.Respectablefourth-placeﬁnishes both starts since, latterly when 2 3/4 lengths fourth of 8 to Aleezdancer in handicap at Pontefract (6f) 18 days ago Each-way claims. TFRHHHII BHA87

18 KING’S CALL (IRE) (36) 6-40000 D 3 8-9 (8)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Play Mate Cian Horgan (5) J

O Mr Michael Marsh Seb Spencer, Malton T

B Ballyhane Eco-Power Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW WinlesssincehisdebutatAyrforKevinRyan12monthsagobutshapedbetterthanonstabledebutwheneighthof24inPalaceofHolyroodhouse Handicap at Royal Ascot (5f) 5 weeks ago Seemed to ﬁnd that trip on the sharp side, so return to 6f looks a good move now. TFRHHHII BHA91

19 ALMARADA PRINCE (IRE) (70) 0310-00 D 4 8-7 (19)

Br Ch g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Almarada (FR)

Pierre-Louis Jamin J

O Alfa Site Services Ltd Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T

B Con Marnane Alfa Site Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a sliding mark to end losing run at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in December Switched yards/gelded thereafter but yet to scale same heights in 2 starts for present stable. This looks considerably tougher again. TFRHHIII BHA84

20 ORNE (IRE) (15) 060060

Br B g Acclamation - Pellucid

O Mrs C. Brittain

B Rathbarry Stud

4 8-7 (9)

Cam Hardie J

Antony Brittain, Warthill T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful for John &Thady Gosden but left that yard for 50,000 gns earlier this season. Ran better than on stable debut when midﬁeld in a 6f Thirsk handicap 3 weeks ago but never ﬁgured when fourteenth of 15 in handicap at this course (7f) 15 days ago Others preferred. TFRHIIII BHA84

21 BROOKLYN NINE NINE (IRE) (2) 006210 D 5 8-4 (11)

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Mamba Noire (FR)

O R. A. Fahey and Partner

B Powerstown Stud Ltd

Ethan Tindall (7) J

Richard Fahey, Malton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to his 2 AW victories at Hamilton (5f) a month ago but completely blew the start and never in the hunt at Yarmouth on Thursday. Gone well here in the past. TFRHHHII BHA81

22 ROCK OPERA (GB) (14) 243430 D

Br B g Unfortunately (IRE) - Broughtons Jewel (IRE)

O John Rhodes & Peter Timmins

5 8-2 (3)

Kieran O’Neill J

Richard Fahey Malton T

B Broughton Bloodstock Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run stretches back to last summer but in good heart this term, not beaten at all far when seventh of 18 in handicap at this C&D (good to ﬁrm, 6/1) 14 days ago This tougher up in class from out of the weights but no forlorn hope for each-way purposes. TFRHHHII BHA77

DECLARED RUNNERS 22 2024: RAGE OF BAMBY (IRE) 4 9 8 Charles Bishop 14-1 (Eve Johnson Houghton) 14 ran

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 12. Visor worn by No 22.

Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 9, 13

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 8.

Stewards Note:

KORKER: Following its run on 21/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls.

ARCTIC THUNDER: Following its run on 28/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

ALMARADA PRINCE: Following its run on 17/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P.’s: 13-2 Elmonjed (IRE), 8-1 Pocklington (GB), 9-1 Jubilee Walk (GB), 11-1 Toyotomi (FR), Strike Red (IRE), 14-1 Alzahir (FR), Arctic Thunder (IRE), 22-1 Korker (IRE), Aleezdancer (IRE), Rousing Encore (IRE), 25-1 Jordan Electrics (GB), Sergeant Wilko (IRE), King’s Call (IRE), 28-1 Indian Run (IRE), Brooklyn Nine Nine (IRE), 33-1 Caburn (IRE), Rock Opera (GB), 50-1 Francisco’s Piece (GB), 66-1 Sophia’s Starlight (FR), Jungle Drums (IRE), Almarada Prince (IRE), Orne (IRE)

PLAY

Following an underwhelming spell in Bahrain over the winter, course winner JUBILEE WALK shaped much more encouragingly on return from a break when ﬁnishing third from a less-than-ideal position at Chester 28 days ago He may well come forward for that and James Ferguson’s low-mileage 4-y-o could well be the way to go Elmonjed and Pocklington are fellow 4-y-os who arrive in form and command respect. Strike Red and Arctic Thunder are just a couple of others worth a look.

Enjoy John Smith’s Responsibly. Enjoy your day at the Races

THE JOHN SMITH’S MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old

Total prize fund £18000

Owners Prize Money 1st £7313, 2nd £3658, 3rd £1829, 4th £914, 5th £457, 6th £229 (Penalty Value £9277.20)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This race is a seven furlong 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.

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 BERKSHIRE BOOM (IRE) (41) 0 9-7 (2)

Br B c Supremacy (IRE) - My Wish (IRE) Jason Watson J

O Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd No1 Fanclub Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Ringfort Stud Ltd Solo Reﬁnish Solutions Ltd, Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 5.25,000 gns foal, 65,000 gns yearling, Supremacycolt. Half-brothertoseveralwinners, including 6fwinner Pentle Bay and 11f-12.5f winner Japarana. Dam 1 1/2m winner Far too green to show much starting out at Salisbury last month. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 ORATORICAL (GB) (15) 2 9-7 (1)

Br B c Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Belatorio (IRE) Pat Cosgrave J

O Jamie Rocke

David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud J J Rocke General Builders Ltd, Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWSent off50/1 butexceededmarketexpectationswhen secondof 10 inmaidenatChepstow (7.1f, goodtoﬁrm) on debut 15 days ago, clear of rest. Well drawn to attack. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 PORT

DARWIN (IRE) (64) 5

Br Ch c Australia - Porthilly (FR)

O Kingsley Park 42

9-7 (4)

Joe Fanning J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Mr Oliver Pawle Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 5 in novice at Haydock (7f good to ﬁrm, 20/1) on debut 64 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 SUPER SAGITTA (IRE) (23) 60

9-7 (3)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Zaajel Charles Bishop J

O Mr S. W. Banks

David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Tally-Ho Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. Last of 9 in novice at Haydock (7f, good to ﬁrm, 80/1) 23 days ago. Visor reached for. TFRHIIII BHA-

5 SUSPENDED SENTENCE (FR) (14) 6

9-7 (7)

Br B c Without Parole - Silver Act (IRE) Jack Doughty J

O G C Myddelton, C F E Hill & Partner

Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Elwick Stud Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type. Shaped well when sixth of 14 in novice at Ascot (7f, ﬁrm, 40/1) on debut 14 days ago, keeping on when denied a clear run. Obvious claims with promise of more to come. TFRHHHHH BHA-

6 TARMONBARRY KID (IRE) (-)

9-7 (5)

Br B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Ajmera (IRE) Jack Garritty J

O Merchants and Missionaries Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Cooneen Stud WS Transportation S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 2. €80,000 yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Footstepsinthesand. Dam placed at 5f/6f (stayed 7f). TFRHHHII BHA-

7 THE RESDEV SCHOLAR (IRE) (39) 063

9-7 (6)

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

O N Bradley 29, Resdev & South Bank Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Scholarly Partnership Pete’s Painting S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced gelding. Third of 5 in novice (5/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good to ﬁrm) 39 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA67

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8 BLOOMING LEGEND (IRE) (15) 533

Br B f Coulsty (IRE) - Boom And Bloom (IRE)

9-2 (8)

George Wood J

O Nick Bradley Racing 27 & OddsOnSyndicate Charlie Clover, Newmarket T

B Mr James Hughes Clover Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced ﬁlly Third of 10 in maiden (9/4) at Chepstow (7.1f, good to ﬁrm) 15 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA67

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: SEAGOLAZO (IRE) 2 9 7 Kevin Stott 10-11 (Hugo Palmer) 6 ran Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 7 Stewards Note: SUSPENDED SENTENCE: Following its run on 12/7/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-4

Suspended Sentence (FR), 10-3 Oratorical (GB), 11-2 Blooming Legend (IRE), 6-1 Tarmonbarry Kid (IRE), 17-2 The Resdev Scholar (IRE), 20-1 Berkshire Boom (IRE), 33-1 Port Darwin (IRE), 100-1 Super Sagitta (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Stall 7 could have been better for SUSPENDED SENTENCE but he really caught the eye on debut in a better race than this so he still makes plenty of appeal. Oratorical is drawn on the rail and he showed enough at Chepstow to make him of interest, with Blooming Legend also of interest.

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:20 at ASCOT, 2:30 at NEWCASTLE and 2:40 at YORK.

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THE LONGINES

VALIANT STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

for three yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares

Total prize fund £85000

Owners Prize Money 1st £37876, 2nd £15547, 3rd £7778, 4th £3885, 5th £1947, 6th £969. (Penalty Value £48203.50)

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse

1 CHESHIRE DANCER (IRE) (18) 26-0132 D 4 9-5 (11)

Br Gr f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Kristal Xenia (IRE) (Xaar) Billy Loughnane J

O Manor House Stables Syndicate Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Ciara Eglington Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW BetterthaneverwhenwinningaLeicesterhandicapinMayandhasbuiltonthateffortinher2subsequentoutings,thirdintheKensingtonPalace at the Royal Meeting here before runner-up to Royal Dress in listed race at Pontefract. Has work to do upped further in grade, though. TFRHHIII BHA96

2 JANCIS (IRE) (28) 110-255 4 9-5 (10)

Br Ch f Tamayuz - Blame The Ruler (IRE) (Ruler of The World (IRE)) David Egan J

O Mr Arturo Cousino W. McCreery, Ireland T

B Mr Arturo Cousino

TIMEFORMVIEW Quicklymadeupintoausefulperformer winningGroup3atLeopardstownononlyhersecondstart.Hasmatchedthatlevelinher3runsthisyear upped in grade/trip when creditable ﬁfth of 7 in Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh (10f) last month. Can give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA104

3 LOU LOU’S GIFT (GB) (25) 21/312-6 4 9-5 (7)

Br B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Token of Love (Cape Cross (IRE)) Tom Marquand J

O Mr A. E. Oppenheimer William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressiveinhandicapslastseason,scoringatNewmarket(7f)inJunebeforeanimprovedsecondatthesameC&Dthefollowingmonth.Afteralmost a year off, probably needed the run in listed race at Chelmsford City 25 days ago, so she could still have more to offer upped in trip TFRHHHII BHA95

4 ROYAL DRESS (IRE) (18) 013-341 D

5 9-5 (4)

Br B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Wadaa (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) James Doyle J

O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved performer last year as she won at listed and Group 3 level. Bounced back to form when an impressive winner of another listed race at Pontefract 18 days ago, by 3 1/4 lengths from Cheshire Dancer, and she looks ready for return to this grade. Can make her presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA106

5 SUNFALL (GB) (49) 33101-0 C

4 9-5 (8)

Br Gr f Twilight Son - Volition (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Daniel Tudhope J

O Cheveley Park Stud David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timewinnerforWilliamHaggaslastyear muchimprovedwhendiggingdeepforsuccessinlistedraceatthiscourse(7f)inOctober Shaped as if needing the run on seasonal/stable debut in Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom in June, but more needed with tongue tie applied. TFRHHIII BHA102

6 AMERICAN GAL (GB) (41) 11-310 D 3 8-11 (3)

Br B f Kameko (USA) - Granny Franny (USA) (Grand Slam (USA)) Mickael Barzalona J

O Mildmay Racing

Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B The Granny Franny Partnership Mildmay Farm & Stud Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on all-weather both starts at 2 yrs and stepped forward from reappearance when winning listed race at Chantilly (8f) in May.

Found it tougher in Prix de Diane back at Chantilly (10.4f) last time, though hampered start, so she’s not ruled out back down in trip/grade. TFRHHHII BHA99

7 BERMUDA LONGTAIL (FR) (49) 21-220 3 8-11 (9)

Br B f Hello Youmzain (FR) - Et Toi Et Moi (FR) (Footstepsinthesand)Oisin Murphy J

O Bermuda Racing Ltd Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Riviera Equine S.A.R.L Bermuda Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Kempton on second start last year and, making turf debut, back on the up when second in listed race at York (7.9f, good) in May. Not in the same form in Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last time, but she could yet do better after only the 5 starts.TFRHHHII BHA99

8 CAJOLE (GB) (21) 41222 D 3 8-11 (5)

Br B or Gr f Dubawi (IRE) - Persuasive (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) William Buick J

O Cheveley Park Stud

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW

9 CHANTILLY LACE (IRE) (36) 1-55

3 8-11 (2)

Br B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Seeking Solace (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Hector Crouch J

O Mrs Doreen Tabor Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Camas Park Lynch Bages & Summerhill Ashford Stud of 5095 S

TIMEFORM VIEW Salisbury novice winner at 2 yrs and shaped encouragingly fast-tracked to the highest level when ﬁfth of 10 in 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on only her second start. Again showed promise when ﬁfth in Coronation Stakes over C&D last month and she’s a major player in this grade. TFRHHHHH BHA106

10 GLITTERING SURF (GB) (71) 1-15 D

3 8-11 (6)

Br B f Oasis Dream - Sparkling Surf (Frankel) David Probert J

O Mr P. Winkworth Owen Burrows, Lambourn T

B P. Winkworth

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked good prospect when winning at Kempton ﬁrst 2 starts, seeing off the reopposing Bermuda Longtail by a length on this season’s return. Lost her unbeaten record when ﬁfth of 9 in listed race atYork in May, but she remains with plenty of potential. TFRHHHII BHA92

11 PINA SONATA (GB) (60) 4-11 D

3 8-11 (1)

Br B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Moonlight Sonata (Galileo (IRE)) Daniel Muscutt J

O Mrs Mary Slack James Fanshawe Newmarket T

B Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd Pegasus Stables LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise on sole outing last year before readily winning aWolverhampton maiden in April. Had little trouble defying a penalty in novice at Leicester a month later and she looks well worth her place at this level. Interesting contender with further improvement to come. TFRHHHII BHA94

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: FRIENDLY SOUL 3 8 11 Kieran Shoemark 10-3 (John & Thady Gosden) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Chantilly Lace (IRE), 9-2 Royal Dress (IRE), 13-2 Cajole (GB), 8-1 Lou Lou’s Gift (GB), 10-1 Jancis (IRE), 12-1 Pina Sonata (GB), 14-1 Bermuda Longtail (FR), 16-1 American Gal (GB), 20-1 Glittering Surf (GB), 28-1 Cheshire Dancer (IRE), 40-1 Sunfall (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Having won her sole outing as a 2-y-o, CHANTILLY LACE has shaped well upped straight to the highest level this season, still looking in need of the experience when ﬁfth in the Coronation Stakes over C&D last time. She could be ready to resume winning ways in this Group 3, though Royal Dress isn’t taken lightly on the back of an impressive listed success, with Cajole also one to note.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHANTILLY LACE (IRE) 2.ROYAL DRESS (IRE) 3.CAJOLE NOT PUT OUT TO PASTURE

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THE SKY BET YORK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £150000

Owners Prize Money 1st £66840, 2nd £27435, 3rd £13725, 4th £6855, 5th £3435, 6th £1710.

(Penalty Value £85065)

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

colours no horse

1 ALMAQAM (GB) (58) 1632-31 D 4 9-8 (6)

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Talmada (USA)

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

B Godolphin

Kieran Shoemark J

Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive at 3 and has taken it up another notch this year, proving 1 3/4 lengths too strong for subsequent Group 1 winner Ombudsman in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1 1/4m, good to soft) in May. Hard to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA117

2 CERTAIN LAD (GB) (78) 1221-36 CD 9 9-8 (2)

Br B g Clodovil (IRE) - Chelsey Jayne (IRE)

O Mr C. R. Hirst

George Bass J

Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B Barry Walters Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW High-end handicapper earlier in career and successfully graduated to pattern company last year gaining the second of his 2 wins on French soil in a Group 3 atLongchamp(11/4m,goodtosoft)inSeptember ThirdinaGroup2thereonreturninAprilbutlastof6inHuxleyamonthlater Offsince. TFRHHIII BHA112

3 ECUREUIL SECRET (FR) (39) 3323-10 D 4 9-8 (7)

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Vitizza (FR) Oisin Orr J

O Mr Aidan J. Ryan Richard Fahey, Malton T

B S.E.P. Ecurie de L’Aure

TIMEFORMVIEW Progressiveat3forEdwardO’GradyinIrelandandhetookhisformupanotchafter8monthsoff/geldedwhenimpressivelylandinghandicapatEpsom (1 1/4m) in June. Only tenth of 16 in theWolferton at Royal Ascot but it did come only 11 days after that big reappearance run. Freshened up TFRHHHII BHA112

4 ROYAL CHAMPION (IRE) (38) 201-140 D 7 9-8 (3)

Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Emirates Queen Clifford Lee J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K. R. Burke Leyburn T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartgeldingwhoreturnedfromaspellinAustraliatowinlisted/Group3eventsonAWfornewtrainerKarlBurkeoverthiswinter Onlyaneckbehind Almaqam when fourth in Sandown Group 3 in April and a Royal Ascot Group 1 last month was always asking a bit much.This more his level. TFRHHHII BHA115

5 BAY CITY ROLLER (IRE) (27) 111-22

3 8-13 (5)

Br B c New Bay - Bloomﬁeld (IRE) Callum Shepherd J

O Victorious Racing George Scott, Newmarket T

B John Connaughton George Scott Racing, JS Bloodstock Consultancy S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingNewBaycoltwhowasunbeatenin3outingsover7fasajuvenile,notablytheGroup2ChampagneatDoncaster(good)inSeptember Two good runner-up efforts this year, latterly when stepped up to 1 1/4m for the ﬁrst time in Saint-Cloud Group 2. Likely to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA110

6 GREEN IMPACT (IRE) (27) 211-616

3 8-13 (1)

Br B c Wootton Bassett - Emerald Green Shane Foley J

O Marcstown Farms SC Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T

B Mr Marc Chan

TIMEFORMVIEWRespectablesixthinthe2000Guineasonreappearanceandbuiltonthattowina9fLeopardstownGroup3inJune.Ranaboutaswellascouldbeexpected when back at Group 1 level for the Irish Derby at the Curragh (1 1/2m, good) 4 weeks ago ﬁnishing 3 1/2 lengths sixth of 10 to Lambourn. TFRHHHII BHA112

7 STANHOPE GARDENS (IRE) (49) 312-15 3 8-13 (4)

Br Ch c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Pure Art

Rossa Ryan J

O Marcstown Ltd and New Chelsea Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Tullpark Ltd R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Onlynarrowlydeniedby Delacroixin 1mNewmarketGroup3(soft) onfinal2-y-ostart. Facile winnerof3-runner raceat Salisburyonreappearance before finishing a fine 5 1/4 lengths fifth of 18 to Lambourn in Derby at Epsom (1 1/2m, good to soft) 49 days ago Remains open to progress. TFRHHHHI BHA111

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: ALFLAILA 5 9 8 Jim Crowley 9-4 (Owen Burrows) 4 ran

Stewards Note:

CERTAIN LAD: Following its run on 9/5/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-6 Almaqam (GB), 4-1 Stanhope Gardens (IRE), 7-1 Bay City Roller (IRE), 18-1 Royal Champion (IRE), Green Impact (IRE), 22-1 Certain Lad (GB), 40-1 Ecureuil Secret (FR)

ALMAQAM has had the form of his Group 3 Brigadier Gerard success at Sandown strongly boosted and can now take the next step up the ladder and win at a slightly higher level.

Stanhope Gardens ran a cracker in the Derby and is feared most ahead of fellow 3-y-o Bay City Roller a good second in Group 2 company in France last time.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALMAQAM 2.STANHOPE GARDENS (IRE) 3.BAY CITY ROLLER (IRE)

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THE DENISE MCCALLUM BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £18000

Owners Prize Money 1st £7313, 2nd £3658, 3rd £1829, 4th £914, 5th £457, 6th £229 (Penalty Value £9277.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 9 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a seven and a half furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 59 to 78 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 75 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70

colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 STYLE OF LIFE (IRE) (8) 00-6112 CD 5 10-2 (10)

Br B m New Bay - Caterina di Cesi Rowan Scott J

O Rise One Racing - Style of Life Harriet Bethell, Arnold T

B Knocklong House Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverthisyear,recordingback-to-backwinsatthiscourse(7.6f)andPontefractinJune.Goodsecondof8inhandicap back at Pontefract (8f, good to soft, 3/1) 8 days ago, though wide draw here not ideal for her front-running tactics. TFRHHHII BHA77

2 PAWS FOR THOUGHT

(IRE) (15) 00-0000 C 7 10-1 (4)

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

Charlie Maggs (5) J

O Mrs Carol Shaw Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Ballyphilip Stud Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Five-time course winner but form has gone the wrong way, last of 8 in handicap at this course (5.5f, good to ﬁrm, 12/1) 15 days ago. Drops in grade returned to this longer trip, though has enough to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA76

3 VINCE LE PRINCE

Br B g Iffraaj - Crecy

O Reality Partnerships V

(GB) (10) 622205 5 10-1 (3)

Sean Kirrane J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Crecy Partnership Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win so far this season but has still proved as good as ever runner-up on 3 occasions. Left poorly placed when ﬁfth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (7f good, 4/1) 10 days ago, so he enters calculations with blinkers on 1st time. TFRHHHHI BHA76

4 FOLLOW YOUR HEART

Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Al Gharrafa

(IRE) (32) 150513 7 10-0 (12)

Finley Marsh J

O S. & A. Mares Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B Deal Gharrafa Syndicate

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on lower turf mark when scoring at Doncaster in June, his third win of the year Caught further back than ideal when third of 11 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to ﬁrm, 6/1) 32 days ago, so he could go well. TFRHHHII BHA75

5 BE FRANK (GB) (15) 00-1300 5 10-0 (6)

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Bonnie Arlene (IRE) Jason Watson J

O Jr Roberts Slurry Sealing Ltd Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Newmarket on return in May, but below form when ninth of 10 in handicap at Ascot (8f, ﬁrm, 11/2) 15 days ago. Remains on a workable mark based on old form, though others still more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA75

6 ALBESEEINGYER (GB) (41) 51600-4

6 9-13 (1)

Br B m Al Kazeem - Magic Destiny Dougie Costello J

O Mr Ray Bailey Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T

B Ray Bailey Alfa Aggregates Products Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Career-best effort when a wide-margin winner at Newmarket last summer After 8 months off ran well when fourth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f good to ﬁrm, 10/1) 41 days ago and she can give her running from stall 1. TFRHHHII BHA74

7 LUNARIO (IRE) (16) 5-54240 D

5 9-12 (5)

Br Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Levade Jack Dace (7) J

O Michael Watt, Roy David, Christmas Party Luke Dace, Billingshurst T

B Kevin F. O’Donnell

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upatNewmarketinMaybutnotinthesameformnext2starts,inﬁrst-timehoodwhenseventhof8inhandicap at Newbury (10f ﬁrm, 11/1) 16 days ago. Back down in trip with blinkers reapplied. Engaged 8.03 Sandown Friday TFRHHIII BHA73

Jockey

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

JENNI (IRE) (25) 0-03105

Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Inuk (IRE)

4 9-11 (11)

Rose Dawes (5) J

O TIHR Syndicate Seb Spencer, Malton T

B Tally-Ho Stud Eco-Power Racing, Tihr S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to best when winning at Musselburgh (7.1f) in May Excuses next time before respectable fifth of 9 in handicap back at Musselburgh (good to firm, 14/1) 25 days ago, though has a bit to find from her current mark. TFRHHIII BHA72

9 VIXEY (GB) (43) 123121 CD

5 9-10 (9)

Br B m Cable Bay (IRE) - Valoria Aiden Brookes (3) J

O Mr Allan Davies Simon West, Middleham T

B New England Stud & Barton Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been going the right way this year, recording a third win of the campaign when readily landing 9-runner handicap at this C&D (good to ﬁrm, 15/8) 43 days ago, well on top ﬁnish. Major player in her current form. TFRHHHHH BHA71

10 ELIGIBLE (IRE) (15) 564003 D

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Secrets Away (IRE)

9 9-9 (8)

Joanna Mason J

O Mr L Westwood & partner Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Nick Bradley Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form when third of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, good to ﬁrm, 33/1) 15 days ago, despite meeting trouble in running. Merits consideration from 4lb below his last winning mark. TFRHHHHI BHA70

JODHPUR BLUE

(FR) (14) 321-000

Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Sacred Path

4 9-6 (14)

Charles Bishop J

O Mr Ian Williams Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Daylesford Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Newcastle on ﬁnal outing last year when trained by Charles Hills. However has struggled in handicaps for current yard this season, seventh of 9 at Ascot (7f ﬁrm, 66/1) 2 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA67

IMPERIAL TROOPER

(IRE) (23) 200-600 3 9-6 (13)

Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Oriental Step (IRE)

George Wood J

O Mr Brian Verinder Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Highpark Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Not better than mid-division in handicaps this season, going backwards from previous effort when last of 12 at Newbury (7f, good to ﬁrm, 13/2) 23 days ago. Has work to do as he makes ﬁrst start since leaving Ed Walker TFRHHIII BHA75

13 ANTHROPOLOGIST (GB) (7) 041232 D 3 9-5 (2)

Br B g Study of Man (IRE) - Yorkindred Spirit

O Kingsley Park 43 - Ready To Run

Joe Fanning J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Friar Ings Stud Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally at Ayr in June and quickly left behind a lesser effort when second of 8 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to ﬁrm, 22/1) a week ago. Could be in the mix from a handy draw TFRHHHII BHA74

14 MANDANA (IRE)

(30) 26-1224 D

Br B f Persian King (IRE) - Amanda Carter

3 9-4 (7)

Elizabeth Gale (5) J

O Thurloe LVI & Keeley-Fellows-Turner Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Framont Ltd Osborne Studio Gallery S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Lingfield maiden in April and has been holding her form well in handicaps since, fourth of 7 at Newmarket (8f good to firm, 5/1) a month ago. Needs to find more with 5-lb claimer enlisted. TFRHHHII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2024: LIGHT SPEED (IRE) 4 10 2 Joanna Mason 17-2 (Gemma Tutty) 12 ran

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 14 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 13 Stewards Note:

IMPERIAL TROOPER: Following its run on 3/7/2025 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-1 Vixey (GB), 7-1 Anthropologist (GB), 8-1 Style of Life (IRE), 9-1 Vince Le Prince (GB), 10-1 Eligible (IRE), 11-1 Follow Your Heart (IRE), 12-1 Mandana (IRE), 14-1 Albeseeingyer (GB), 18-1 Be Frank (GB), Lunario (IRE), 22-1 Jenni (IRE), Imperial Trooper (IRE), 28-1 Paws For Thought (IRE), 40-1 Jodhpur Blue (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

VIXEY has taken her form up a notch this year making it 3 wins from her last 6 starts with a decisive success at this C&D last time, so she could be capable of adding to her tally in her current mood. Vince Le Prince wasted no time getting back on track when ﬁfth at Catterick 10 days ago and is feared most in ﬁrst-time blinkers, ahead of Eligible.

THE MOET & CHANDON INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £150000

Owners Prize Money 1st £60945, 2nd £30480, 3rd £15240, 4th £7620, 5th £3810, 6th £1905. (Penalty Value £77310) Weights raised 5lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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

colours no horse

1 ZOUM ZOUM (GB) (35) 5316-20 D 4 9-12 (19)

Br Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Richenza (FR) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) 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 over 6f at Doncaster last autumn. Resumed with a good second in 6f Salisbury listed contest in May but only midﬁeld in the Wokingham here since. Back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA105

2 CITY HOUSE (IRE) (18) 112605 D 4 9-10 (4)

Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Impala (Oasis Dream) Darragh Keenan J

O Fox and Badger Racing George Scott, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited George Scott Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice in Bahrain in January. Fair ﬁfth of 8 in 6f Pontefract handicap 18 days ago but well held in the Wokingham here prior to that and doubtful whether he can win a race as competitive as this from his lofty mark. Wears ﬁrst-time cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA103 (-2)

3 ARRAY (IRE) (28) 310/-356

4 9-9 (2)

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Joyeuse (Oasis Dream) Oisin Murphy J

O Juddmonte Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful colt who won the Group 2 Mill Reef on heavy ground as a juvenile. Has shown he retains all his ability since returning from a long absence this year but a big career best will be needed to overcome this mark. TFRHHIII BHA102 (-2)

4 NORTHERN EXPRESS (IRE) (21) 2-50004 CD 7 9-7 (17)

Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Hint of A Tint (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))Paul Mulrennan J

O Sekura Group Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Mrs Sue Ann Foley Sekura Trade Frames Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 7-y-o is a credit to connections, including a win in this off 2lb higher last year Has yet to hit the same heights this campaign but latest fourth of 11 at Haydock was respectable and his yard is currently in its best form of the season. Considered. TFRHHHHI BHA100 (-1)

5 GOLDEN MIND (IRE) (35) 100020

4 9-7 (12)

Br B g Galileo Gold - Sagely (IRE) (Frozen Power (IRE)) Warren Fentiman (5) J

O Aidan J Ryan & partner Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Kempton in February. Also went close over 7f at Epsom in June but needs to shrug off a lesser run in the Wokingham at the Royal meeting here 5 weeks ago TFRHHIII BHA100

6 GALERON (IRE) (21) 00-5000 D

5 9-6 (7)

Br B g Camacho - Society Gal (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Mickael Barzalona J

O Aura Racing Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Gigginstown House Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Back from a spell in Australia with a ﬁne ﬁfth of 22 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, soft) in March Hasn’t enjoyed the rub of the green in his 3 outings since and his mark has come down a bit. No shock were he to go well. TFRHHHII BHA99 (-2)

7 AKKADIAN THUNDER (GB) (14) 3-00120 D 5 9-6 (20)

Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Akhania (Dalakhani (IRE)) Daniel Tudhope J

O Windmill House Racing & Rasio Cymru David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Sam Sangster GAIN Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW BacktowinningwaysatDoncasterbeforebackingitupwithanexcellentsecondof27inBuckinghamPalaceoverC&D(ﬁrm)inJune.Caughtonthewrong part of track when only ninth in the Bunbury Cup since and treated as if still in form The mount of DannyTudhope from the stable’s 5 runners. TFRHHHHI BHA99

8 OLIVER SHOW (IRE) (37) 10-4220 D 5 9-5 (5)

Br Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Ashley Hall (USA) (Maria’s Mon (USA)) Billy Loughnane J

O Pompey Ventures 2 George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Landed3AWwinsforthisyardlastyearandcareer-besteffortwhenmuggedonthelineintheLincolnatDoncaster(1m,soft)inMarch Notinthesame form when faced with a much quicker surface in the Buckingham Palace at the Royal meeting, though. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA98

9 YORKSHIRE (IRE) (37) 11-5146 D

5 9-4 (14)

Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Totsiyah (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Callum Rodriguez J

O Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing

B Mr R. Kavanagh

TIMEFORMVIEW

Edward Bethell, Middleham T

Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing S

Enhanced already good strike rate with win number 6 in 7-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) in April. Respectable sixth of 27 in Buckingham Palace over C&D at the Royal meeting (ﬁrm) 37 days ago running on. TFRHHHII BHA97

10 FRESH (GB) (28) 02314-0 CD

Br B g Bated Breath - Kendal Mint (Kyllachy)

O Mr James Fanshawe

B Glebe Stud

8 9-2 (16)

Daniel Muscutt J

James Fanshawe, Newmarket T

Pegasus Stables LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ascot specialist, ﬁnishing third in this last year before winning a 6f handicap and ﬁnishing fourth in the Challenge Cup in the autumn. Reasonable to assume last month’s Newcastle reappearance was needed. A dangerous one to discount given his good course record. TFRHHHII BHA95 (-2)

11 CERULEAN BAY (IRE) (21) 0-00500 D

Br B g New Bay - Kathy Sun (IRE) (Intikhab (USA))

4 9-2 (8)

James Doyle J

O Nick Cable David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B D. Ryan, D. S. Ryan & R. A. Williams

ABS Brymar Floors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive in handicaps last summer Best effort of present campaign when ﬁfth at Chester (7f) in May (strong form). The draw made life tricky for him in the Buckingham Palace here next time but there were no obvious excuses for him at Haydock since. TFRHHHII BHA95 (-2)

12 NOBLE TRUTH (FR) (35) 11/0/-000 CD

Br B g Kingman - Speralita (FR) (Frankel)

O Ian Stuart Griffiths

B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois

6 9-1 (18)

Neil Callan J

John McConnell, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the 2022 Jersey over C&D during his time with Charlie Appleby. Very lightly raced since and big doubts as to whether anything like that sort of ability remains, ﬁnishing well held in the Wokingham over 6f here last month on his ﬁrst outing for John McConnell. TFRHHIII BHA94

13 BILLYJOH (GB) (14) 4-03203

Br Gr g Mayson - Goadby (Kodiac)

O Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units Ltd

5 9-1 (15)

Tom Marquand J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units & J. Holt Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won on turf since his debut but has racked up plenty of solid efforts in high-end handicaps, including second in Buckingham Palace over C&D at 2024 Royal Ascot. Another good effort when third (Aalto second) in Bunbury at Newmarket (7f good) 2 weeks ago Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA94 (-1)

14 KODI LION (IRE) (31) 2-62214 CD BF 4 8-13 (6)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Moulane Lady (IRE) (Lilbourne Lad (IRE))Frederick Larson J

O Mrs J M Hadley & Mrs E Cash Racing

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Dick Foley Premier Steak House S

TIMEFORM VIEW Acquiredbypresentconnectionsfor90,000gnsafterandconﬁrmedpreviouspromisethisseasonwhenlanding16-runnerhandicapatHaydockinMay. His run of good form came to a halt when only fourth at Salisbury last month but this former C&D winner is capable of bouncing back. TFRHHHII BHA92 (-1)

15 QAZAQ (FR) (30) 1/11-66 D 4 8-13 (9)

Br B g Kingman - Qabala (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA)) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Mr Nurlan Bizakov

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Al Shahania Stud Sumbe Sas S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won his ﬁrst three starts (all AW) but his improvement has stalled the last twice, managing only sixth of 12 in 7f Newmarket handicap on his turf debut in June. A hood worn on that occasion is now left off Needs to resume his progression. TFRHHIII BHA92 (-1)

16 AALTO (FR) (14) 1060-02 D

5 8-12 (3)

Br B g Zelzal (FR) - Au Dessus (Siyouni (FR)) William Buick J

O Bell, Lyons & James Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B S.A.S. Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville MAISON49 S

TIMEFORMVIEWWent very close to a second successive win in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket 2 weeks ago pulling just under 3 lengths clear of Billyjoh in third. Able to race off 1lb lower here so holds obvious claims under William Buick. TFRHHHHH BHA91 (+5)

17 LORD BERTIE (FR) (7) 120-650 CD 5 8-11 (21)

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Bhageerathi (IRE) (Motivator) Jamie Spencer J

O The Roses Partnership & Partner David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Ecurie Peregrine Sas R & E Bamford Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Not long with this yard and caught the eye equipped with a hood when ﬁfth of 14 in 7f Doncaster handicap (good to ﬁrm) in June. Can have a line putthroughasubsequentrunthereafterthehoodcamelooseathalfwayandseemedtodistracthim.Nohoodthistime.Spencercouldsuithim. TFRHHHII BHA90 (-2)

18 TWO TRIBES (GB) (15) 6-34403 4 8-11 (10)

Br Ch g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Warsash (IRE) (War Command (USA)) David Egan J

O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T

B Miss Carla M Bowers Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to ﬁrm) 15 days ago but it’s now 14 starts since his last win in 2023 and unlikely he’ll snap that losing run in a race as hot as this one. TFRHHIII BHA90 (-2)

19 CLASSIC (GB) (21) 56-3421 D

5 8-11(in 3lb ex)(11)

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Date With Destiny (IRE) (George Washington (IRE)) Sean Levey J

O Mrs J. Wood Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Newsells Park Stud Aten Therapeutics S

TIMEFORM VIEW A change of tactics worked a treat when snapping a losing run in valuable 1m Sandown handicap 3 weeks ago making all. Well treated under a 3lb penalty but highly unlikely he’ll be able to dominate in the same manner here. TFRHHHII BHA87 (+5)

20 PALS BATTALION (IRE) (5) 225030

Br Br g Invincible Army (IRE) - Princesse Savoie (Tamayuz)

O Middleham Park Racing CIX

4 8-9 (1)

David Probert J

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Michael O’Mahony Tattersalls S

TFRHHIII BHA88

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran well when third of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f) at the beginning of the month but only seventh of 18 at Ayr on Monday. Races mainly at 6f but he was runner-up over 7f last autumn.

21 AL AMEEN (IRE) (23) 511510 D

Br Br g Aclaim (IRE) - Kendal Mint (Kyllachy)

O Ever Equine

B G. H. S. Bloodstock & J. C. Bloodstock

6 8-6 (13)

Marco Ghiani J

James Fanshawe, Newmarket T

Pegasus Stables LLP S

TFRHHIII BHA85

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins over 7f at Kempton this year but not at best over 1m there on latest start 23 days go The fact he’s 0-10 on turf means it isn’t hard to look elsewhere.

22 SWORD (GB) (15) 21-0130 D

Br B g Kingman - Ame Bleue (Dubawi (IRE))

O Mr D.P Howden & Mr S Graham

B Dayton Investments Ltd

4 8-6 (22)

Mark Winn J

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky but talented, winning 7f Leicester handicap on only his second start for David O’Meara. Third at Haydock next time and didn’t get the gaps when he needed them at York since (still in form). TFRHHIII BHA85 (-1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 22 2024: NORTHERN EXPRESS (IRE) 6 9 10 Paul Mulrennan 22-1 (Michael Dods) 18 ran

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 2. Hood worn by No 22. Blinkers worn by No 18 Visor worn by No 20 Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 16, 21.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 13

Stewards Note:

AKKADIAN THUNDER: Following its run on 12/7/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. PALS BATTALION: Following its run on 21/7/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P.’s: 6-1 Aalto (FR), 15-2 Akkadian Thunder (GB), Classic (GB), 16-1 Zoum Zoum (GB), Northern Express (IRE), 18-1 Billyjoh (GB), Qazaq (FR), 20-1 Kodi Lion (IRE), 22-1 Oliver Show (IRE), 25-1 Yorkshire (IRE), Sword (GB), 28-1 Array (IRE), Fresh (GB), Two Tribes (GB), 33-1 Cerulean Bay (IRE), Lord Bertie (FR), 40-1 Pals Battalion (IRE), Al Ameen (IRE), 50-1 City House (IRE), Golden Mind (IRE), Galeron (IRE), 66-1 Noble Truth (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

AALTO came clear of the rest when only narrowly denied a second successive Bunbury Cup by the progressive More Thunder at Newmarket a fortnight ago and looks the pick of the weights off effectively 1lb lower this afternoon. The Michael Dods team has really found form in recent weeks so it wouldn’t be a surprise to see last year’s winner Northern Express bounce back to form and provide the main threat. Billyjoh and Akkadian Thunder also make the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AALTO (FR) 2.NORTHERN EXPRESS (IRE) 3.BILLYJOH

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Birra Moretti L’Autentica is brewed in the UK

THE BIRRA MORETTI HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old

Total prize fund £40000

Owners Prize Money 1st £16252, 2nd £8128, 3rd £4064, 4th £2032, 5th £1016, 6th £508 (Penalty Value £20616) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a six furlong handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 76 to 95 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

1 MILFORD (GB) (28) 23-0303

(9)

Br B g Kodiac - Penlight (IRE) Charles Bishop J

O Judy & Richard Peck Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course (7f, good to ﬁrm) 28 days ago. Drop to 6f shouldn’t be an issue.

RARE

2 RARE CHANGE (IRE) (28) 3-11010 D BF 9-8 (11)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Plus Ca Change (IRE) J

O Mrs J Woods and Mr K Lawrence Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers Agetur (UK) Ltd S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW TFRIIIII BHA91

3 ANDESITE (GB) (16) 10-406 D

Br B g Pinatubo (IRE) - Katie’s Diamond (FR)

9-7 (3)

Shane Gray J

O Clipper K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Branton Court Stud LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning debut at York in May 2024. Hasn’t kicked on as may have been expected since, respectable sixth of 17 in handicap at Newmarket (6f good to ﬁrm, 28/1) 16 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA90

4 RIGHTHERE RIGHTNOW (FR) (70) 15-60

Br B g Kodiac - Runner Runner (IRE)

9-6 (2)

George Wood J

O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T

B Mr Werner Neumann Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t come close to matching form of debut win, 8 1/2 lengths last of 10 to Symbol of Honour in listed race (100/1) at Newbury (6f, ﬁrm) 70 days ago. Hood on ﬁrst time for handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA89

5 LOOM (IRE) (13) 0-52600

Br B g Kodiac - Stunner

O Peter Timmins & John Rhodes

9-6 (6)

Jack Garritty J

Richard Fahey Malton T

B Tally-Ho Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 13 days ago. Back up in trip and will need to settle better to see it out. TFRHHHII BHA89

6 SHOWERING (GB) (13) 12-104 D

9-5 (5)

Br B c Showcasing - Cloud Line Adam Farragher J

O Lael Stable William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Lael Stables

TIMEFORMVIEW Value for extra when making a winning reappearance at Yarmouth in May Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Southwell (5f) 13 days ago, nearest ﬁnish. Could easily get back on the up returned to 6f TFRHHHHI BHA88

7 MIRACULOUS (IRE) (14) 122041 CD

9-4 (10)

Br B g Too Darn Hot - Priceless Aidan Keeley J

O Mr A. D. Spence Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Alan Spence Spreadex Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled career tally and better than ever in the process in 10-runner handicap (9/2) at this C&D (good to ﬁrm) 14 days ago, pushed out. Going the right way but hasn’t fared as well in the draw department this time. TFRHHHII BHA87

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

BRIGHTON

BOY (IRE) (36) 1012-00 CD

Br Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Natural Instinct (IRE)

O Mr Michael Blencowe

9-3 (7)

Jason Watson J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Mount Coote Estates Moretons Investments Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Last of 24 in handicap (7/1) at Royal Ascot (5f, ﬁrm) 36 days ago, slowly away Back up in trip and certainly in the right hands to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA86

9 FAR ABOVE THE LAW

(IRE) (28) 33-5102 D

9-3 (8)

Br B g Far Above (IRE) - Cindy Bear (IRE) Rowan Scott J

O Syndicates Racing II and Partner

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Michael Buckley & Ian Thompson Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Windsor in May 22/1 and cheekpieces on for ﬁrst time, good second of 18 in handicap at York (6f, good) 28 days ago, staying on well from what turned out to be an unfavourable wing. TFRHHHII BHA86

10 DILIGENTLY (GB) (42) 4301-20 D

Br B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Anna of Lorraine

O Mr J Goddard

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

9-1 (1)

Jack Doughty J

Clive Cox, Hungerford T

Clive Cox Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Big-ﬁeld sales winner last summer and excellent reappearance when second over C&D Below par when last at York (6f, good to ﬁrm) 42 days ago but a danger to all if bouncing back from the inside stall. TFRHHHHH BHA84

11 ARABIAN COBRA (IRE) (19)

302113 CD

8-11 (4)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Dr Simpson (FR) Aiden Brookes (3) J

O Jones & Owen Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Yeomanstown Stud Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner last month, latterly over C&D 8/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Ayr (6f good to soft) 19 days ago. Can remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA80

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 4. Stewards Note:

LOOM: Following its run on 13/7/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P.’s: 11-2 Miraculous (IRE), 13-2 Showering (GB), 15-2 Arabian Cobra (IRE), 8-1 Diligently (GB), 9-1 Milford (GB), Loom (IRE), 10-1 Andesite (GB), Far Above The Law (IRE), 11-1 Brighton Boy (IRE), 16-1 Righthere Rightnow (FR)

DILIGENTLY must cast aside a heavy defeat at York last month but stall 1 will certainly help his cause and on the evidence of his C&D second prior to that, this mark is well within range. The return to 6f will deﬁnitely suit Showering so he’s feared most, ahead of Arabian Cobra.

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3.35 1m

THE BETFRED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £60000

Owners Prize Money 1st £25602, 2nd £12798, 3rd £6402, 4th £3198 (Penalty Value £32400)

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

colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 BULLET POINT (GB) (38) 4411-12 D

4 9-12 (9)

Br B g Advertise - Crying Lightening (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Tom Marquand J

O The Marathon Partnership William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Ben Sangster Bloodstock Somerville Lodge Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive since attentions switched to handicaps, bringing up a hat-trick after 6 months off at Newmarket (1m) in April. Ran every bit as well when second of 30 to My Cloud in Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot on sole outing since and will continue to run well. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 TARKHAN (GER) (21) 113-000 D

6 9-11 (14)

Br B g Soldier Hollow - Turfmaid (GER) (Call Me Big (GER)) William Carver J

O Mr R A Pegum and Mr P A Henry Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Gestut Auenquelle

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick in Munich listed event (6.5f) in October Solid third in Group 2 at Milan on ﬁnal start for Roland Dzubasz but still looks a bit too high in the weights judged on his ﬁrst 3 handicaps starts for this yard TFRHHHII BHA99

3 BOPEDRO (FR) (14) 622633 D 9 9-10 (5)

Br B g Pedro The Great (USA) - Breizh Touch (FR) (Country Reel (USA)) Daniel Tudhope J

O Mr G. Rutter David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mr Daniel Cherdo GAIN Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run but ran a ﬁne race when third in the Royal Hunt Cup last month and ran even better when ﬁlling same spot at York (7.9f) 2 weeks ago Can go well again. TFRHHHII BHA98

4 WHITCOMBE ROCKSTAR (GB) (38) 11110-0 D 6 9-8 (11)

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Roshina (IRE) (Chevalier (IRE)) Josephine Gordon J

O Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke Whitcombe T

B Mrs M. A. Crook

TIMEFORM VIEW Real success story in handicaps last year, successful in London Mile Final at Kempton in September and defying the assessor again back there a month later Found listed company a bridge too far on ﬁnal 2024 start but is entitled to strip ﬁtter for his reappearance in Royal Hunt Cup TFRHHIII BHA96

5 SISYPHEAN (IRE) (14) 140-202 D

4 9-7 (1)

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Lunar Vega (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Ryan Moore J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-made Dubawi colt who wasted no time getting back to form when second of 9 in handicap at York (7.9f, good to ﬁrm) 14 days ago, sticking to task behind a progressive 3-y-o. Must enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA95

6 TALIS EVOLVERE (IRE) (15) 034033 D

5 9-6 (13)

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - My Henrietta (USA) (Henrythenavigator (USA)) Sean Levey J

O Mrs B. Austin & Partner Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who conﬁrmed his return to form when third of 15 in handicap (6/1) at York (7f good to ﬁrm) 15 days ago Remains lightly raced at the trip TFRHHHII BHA94

7 SUPIDO (FR) (37) 2315-55 D 3 9-4 (12)

Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Zanyeva (IRE) (Oasis Dream) Billy Loughnane J

O Bell, Lyons & James Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Mr Moussa Mbacke MAISON49 S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in France at 2 yrs (sold from P. Decouz EUR90,000 subsequently). Shaped well when close ﬁfth at Chester on yard/handicap debut and ran even better when ﬁfth of 30 in Britannia Stakes here since. Likely to go well again. TFRHHHII BHA100

8 FEARNOT (IRE) (37) 12313 CD

3 9-3 (17)

Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Alsindi (IRE) (Acclamation) David Probert J

O Mr J Goddard Clive Cox, Hungerford T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Clive Cox Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Invincible Spirit colt who resumed winning ways

when neck third of 30 in Britannia Stakes (Handicap) here

9 TEROOMM (IRE) (37) 4-1110 D

Br Ch c Iffraaj - Salayel (Bated Breath)

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

B Godolphin

3 9-0 (7)

Silvestre De Sousa J

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3 from 3 this season on handicap bow at Haydock in May, ridden more patiently than previously Run best excused in the Britannia Stakes (Handicap) last time, hampered more than once, and remains with potential. TFRHHHHI BHA96

10 COGITATE (IRE) (16) 4-00150 D

4 9-0 (10)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Damaniyat Girl (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Mickael Barzalona J

O Mr H. Frost

Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Lynch Bages Ltd Wishanger Estates Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled his careertally in 8-runnerhandicap at Salisbury(1m) in May.Notseento best effect back downin tripwhen ﬁfth at Newmarket next time but seemed to have no excuses back at that venue on most recent outing. TFRHHIII BHA88

11 HICKORY (IRE) (15) 2-13006 C

Br B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Badr Al Badoor (IRE) (Acclamation)

O Martyn and Elaine Booth

B Ms Anne Coughlan

7 8-13 (4)

Jamie Spencer J

Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a long losing run in 7f Victoria Cup on his yard debut here in May. Solid third at Sandown next time and not seen to best effect all 3 outings since. Remains of interest. TFRHHHII BHA87

12 COSI BELLO (GB) (28) 112 BF

Br Ch g Bated Breath - Fauran (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

O Bedford House Racing IIII

3 8-13 (2)

James Doyle J

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Minster Stud Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on cosy debut success when making it 2-2 in impressive fashion at Kempton (7f) in May, a performance backed up by the clock. Took another step forward when going down only narrowly on Chester handicap debut subsequently and can go on improving. TFRHHHHH BHA95

13 HAWKSBILL (GB) (37) 146-220 D

Br Ch g Kameko (USA) - Like (IRE) (Frankel)

O Palmer, Dulverton, Redvers, Wall & Ford

3 8-13 (3)

David Egan J

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Plantation Stud Tweenhills Farm & Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW Haydock novice winner last season and runner-up in class 2 events ﬁrst 2 starts this term Run probably best excused when down the ﬁeld in Britannia Stakes (Handicap) last time and has been gelded since. TFRHHHII BHA95

14 DUKE’S COMMAND (GB) (9) 22/-0120 D 4 8-12 (6)

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - How (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Neil Callan J

O Mr J. C. G. Chua David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Highview Bloodstock Ltd Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Doncaster in a ﬁrst-time hood and improved when runner-up at Haydock last month. Not seen to best effect without the hood when eighth of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 9 days ago Bounce back required. TFRHHHII BHA86

15 COMPETIZIONE (FR) (12) 02201 D 3 8-10 (16)

Br B c Too Darn Hot - Walk In Beauty (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Oisin Murphy J

O The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the most of a straightforward opportunity in 9-runner novice (1/7) at Windsor (8.1f, good to ﬁrm) 12 days ago, easily More needed back in handicap company. TFRHHHII BHA92

16 MYTHICAL GUEST (IRE) (15) 0-32203 BF 5 8-9 (15)

Br B g Make Believe - Fonda (USA) (Quiet American (USA)) Warren Fentiman (5) J

O John Guest Racing George Margarson, Newmarket T

B Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last spring and put in good shifts on ﬁrst 3 starts of this season, including when chasing home big improver My Cloud (successful twice again since) over C&D at the end of April. Quickly put a lesser effort behind when third back over C&D last time and has each-way claims again. TFRHHHII BHA83

17 MADAME DE SEVIGNE (IRE) (28) 12-0625 4 8-9 (8)

Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Maroubra (FR) (Lawman (FR)) Marco Ghiani J

O Graham & Lynn Knight Robert Eddery, Newmarket T

B Pier House Stud G. B. Marine S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in 2024 who posted another respectable effort when ﬁfth of 12 in handicap at York (7.9f, good) 28 days ago Should remain competitive TFRHHHII BHA83

DECLARED RUNNERS 17 2024: ELNAJMM 4 9 7 Tom Marquand 11-8 (William Haggas) 12 ran Hood worn by No 8. Blinkers worn by No 11. Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 15

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No 13

Probable S.P.’s: 6-1 Cosi Bello (GB), 10-1 Teroomm (IRE), 12-1 Fearnot (IRE), 14-1 Bopedro (FR), Sisyphean (IRE), Supido (FR), 16-1 Bullet Point (GB), Talis Evolvere (IRE), Hickory (IRE), Competizione (FR), 18-1 Mythical Guest (IRE), 20-1 Madame de Sevigne (IRE), 22-1 Hawksbill (GB), 25-1 Tarkhan (GER), Cogitate (IRE), Duke’s Command (GB), 33-1 Whitcombe Rockstar (GB)

A good-quality handicap COSI BELLO has won two of his three starts, suffering a narrow defeat on his handicap debut at Chester last time and open to further improvement now stepping up to1m, he’s fancied to resume winning ways. Teroomm won three consecutive races before ﬁnding trouble in the Britannia over C&D and remains with potential. Fearnot and Sisyphean complete the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COSI BELLO 2.TEROOMM (IRE) 3.FEARNOT (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 3.45

THE HALLIWELL JONES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money 1st £6095, 2nd £3048, 3rd £1524, 4th £762, 5th £381, 6th £191. (Penalty Value £7731)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a ﬁve furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 53 to 72 Like most handicaps on the ﬂat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is. This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap and is considered a disadvantage.

no horse

1 SECRET MISTRAL (GB) (7) 615621 D

Br Ch m Pearl Secret - Beau Mistral (IRE)

Jack Doughty J

O Mr A. Mills Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B A Mills Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice on all weather over the winter and she arrives here in top form, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Haydock (5f, good to ﬁrm) 7 days ago. Big player again from good draw in stall 2. TFRHHHHI BHA74

2 BANG ON THE BELL (GB) (14) 521342 D 6 10-0 (5)

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Bella Beguine Rowan Scott J

O Mr M. K. P. Turner J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

B Michael Turner

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended long losing on return to turf in April and continued in good form since, second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good to ﬁrm) 14 days ago, ﬁnding only one played later too good. Mark has crept back up ahead of this but he’s another in with a shout in present form. TFRHHHHI BHA72

KNICKS

(IRE) (19) 30-0255 CD 4 9-12 (7)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Katla (IRE)

Joanna Mason J

O Bruisers Boys, Nordoff, Windle, Westwood Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B John Grogan & Irish National Stud Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesssincedefyinga3lbhighermarkfromthefrontoverC&Dlastspringbutholdinghisformwellin4startssofarthiscampaign,travelling with purpose back from a break when ﬁfth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (6f) 19 days ago. Stall 7 not ideal but claims eased in class. TFRHHHHH BHA70

4 NIGHT ON EARTH (IRE) (8) 054034 CD

Br B g Kodiac - Eternal View (IRE)

7 9-11 (4)

Charles Bishop J

O Mr Spencer Coomes Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Tally-Ho Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to ﬁrm, 7/1) 8 days ago, headed over 1f out and no extra ﬁnal 1f Drop in class can help now from handy draw in stall 4 but likely to face plenty of pace pressure on the front end. TFRHHHII BHA69

ACES WILD

(IRE) (23) 530242 D

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Fashion Central

O Martin & Wintle

B Ballyhane Stud Ltd

6 9-10 (1)

Finley Marsh J

Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T

TIMEFORMVIEWTwelve runs since last win in 2024. 11/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Newbury (5.2f, good to ﬁrm) 23 days ago, no extra late on. Likelihood of a strong pace ought to suit if getting the breaks from plum draw in stall 1. TFRHHHII BHA68

6 ROCK N ROLL ROCKET (IRE) (14) 061600 D 3 9-8 (10)

Br B g Far Above (IRE) - California Tee

Jason Watson J

O Mr Martin Downes David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B C. Marnane Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW BouncedbacktoformtogainaﬁrstsuccessoftheseasonatWolverhampton(5.1f)inMay ModestonpenultimatestartthereinJuneandneverable totuckinfromdifficultdrawwhenlastof11inhandicapatthisC&D14daysago.However donenofavoursinthatdepartmentagainhere. TFRHHIII BHA70

7 RADIO STAR (IRE) (7) 2-22303

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Vive Les Rouges

3 9-7 (9)

Connor Planas (3) J

O NBR 6,Carr,Gill & partners Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T

B Liam Phelan Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden who ran best race and was deserving of extra credit when third of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to ﬁrm) 7 days ago, staying on having initially been forced to delay her effort. Not discounted with a repeat. TFRHHHII BHA69

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

MISTER MCGREGOR (IRE) (41) 022-450 3 9-5 (6)

Br Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - Pulcinella (IRE)

O Mr Keith Jones

B Pulcinella Partnership

Faye McManoman J

Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden who hasn’t always looked straightforward but best not judged too harshly on his eighth in handicap at Salisbury (7f, good to ﬁrm) 41 days ago (raced alone down centre). Changed yards since and percentage call to look elsewhere. Hood on 1st time/down in trip. TFRHHIII BHA67

9 STREET LIFE (GB) (14) 112255 D

Br Ch g Hot Streak (IRE) - Atheera (IRE)

O Pat Morris and Clear Cut Racing

8 9-1 (8)

Elizabeth Gale (5) J

Patrick Morris, Prescot T

B Lordship Stud Mymortgagetracker.Com S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in handicaps at Chepstow/Southwell in May Good efforts on 3 of his 4 starts since, latterly when fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 18/1) 14 days ago. However, may find a few too good again with wider draw than ideal to contend with. TFRHHHII BHA59

10 JAGETME (IRE) (44) 040-330

3 8-10 (3)

Br Br f Soldier’s Call - Epatha (IRE) Aidan Keeley J

O Precision Facades Ltd Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B Gerard Mullins Precision Facades Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced3-y-owhofaredmuchbetterthanpreviouslywhenplacedinhandicapsatLingﬁeld/Salisburyduringthespring.Latestrunwhen last of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford (5f) 44 days ago was below par though, and she needs to brush up her starts, particularly around here.TFRHHHII BHA58

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: COUNT D’ORSAY (IRE) 8 9 12 Sean Kirrane 4-1 (Tim Easterby) 9 ran

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.

Stewards Note:

ROCK N ROLL ROCKET: Following its run on 12/7/2025 it was reported that the horse stumbled late-on.

JAGETME: Following its run on 12/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was slow away and never travelled.

Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Secret Mistral (GB), 9-2 Bang On The Bell (GB), 7-1 Knicks (IRE), 8-1 Night On Earth (IRE), 9-1 Aces Wild (IRE), Radio Star (IRE), 14-1 Jagetme (IRE), 16-1 Street Life (GB), 25-1 Rock N Roll Rocket (IRE), 33-1 Mister McGregor (IRE)

KNICKS arrives 3lb below the mark he deﬁed in a much stronger affair over C&D last term and could well be worth chancing to overcome a tricky draw now eased in class. This is ultra-competitive however with Bang On The Bell and Haydock scorer Secret Mistral holding sound claims. Night On Earth is another class dropper to note with a visor reﬁtted.

THE KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £1500000

Owners Prize Money 1st £668400, 2nd £274350, 3rd £137250, 4th £68550, 5th £34350. (Penalty Value £850650)

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

colours no horse

1 CALANDAGAN (IRE) (27) 122-221 CD 4 9-9 (4)

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Calayana (FR) (Sinndar (IRE)) Mickael Barzalona J

O Aga Khan Studs Scea Francis-Henri Graffard, France T

B Haras de Son Altesse l’Aga Khan SCEA

TIMEFORM VIEW MostimpressivewinneroftheKingEdwardatRoyalAscotlastsummer Hitthecrossbarin4Group1safter,includingwhen1/2-lengthbehindJanBrueghel in Coronation Cup at Epsom. Snapped losing run of seconds in good style in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud last month and another big run is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA125

2 CONTINUOUS (JPN) (38) 305040 D

5 9-9 (3)

Br B h Heart’s Cry (JPN) - Fluff (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) W. M. Lordan J

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

B Orpendale, Chelston Ire & Wynatt

TIMEFORM VIEW St Leger winner in 2023 but failed to hit the same heights last year and has largely been used for pace-making duties in recent starts. Same tactics set to be employed again. TFRHIIII BHA110

3 JAN BRUEGHEL (IRE) (50) 1111-21 D 4 9-9 (2)

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Devoted To You (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Ryan Moore J

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

B Barronstown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Unracedat2butwonall4startslastseason,notablytheStLegeratDoncaster UnsuitedbyemphasisonspeedwhenlosingunbeatenrecordattheCurragh on return but took his form to another level when holding off Calandagan in the Coronation Cup at Epsom. Grinder who sports ﬁrst-time headgear TFRHHHHI BHA126

4 REBEL’S ROMANCE (IRE) (35) 11-1411 CD 7 9-9 (1)

Br B or Br g Dubawi (IRE) - Minidress (Street Cry (IRE)) William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class gelding (7-time Group/Grade1 winner) with a superb strike rate, adding the C&D Hardwicke Stakes to his CV in convincing fashion 5 weeks ago Not seen to best effect when third in this last year Sure to make another bold bid. TFRHHHHI BHA123

5 KALPANA (GB) (28) 3111-32 CD BF 4 9-6 (5)

Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Zero Gravity (Dansili) Oisin Murphy J

O Juddmonte Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartﬁllywhowon5timesin2024 signingoffwithacareerbestintheFillies &Mares Stakeshere(11.6f soft).Returnedwithacouple of creditable placed efforts in 10f Group 1s at the Curragh this season. Career best required here but return to 12f is a likely plus. TFRHHHII BHA117

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: GOLIATH (GER) 4 9 9 C Soumillon 25-1 (Francis-Henri Graffard) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 2.

Probable S.P.’s: 15-8 Jan Brueghel (IRE), 2-1 Calandagan (IRE), 9-2 Kalpana (GB), 11-2 Rebel’s Romance (IRE), 300-1 Continuous (JPN)

PLAY SMARTER

Another small ﬁeld for one of the most prestigious Group 1s in the calendar but a good pace looks assured, with CALANDAGAN fancied to reverse Coronation Cup placings with Jan Brueghel at this more conventional track. Rebel’s Romance is another huge player as he bids for an 8th success at the highest level.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CALANDAGAN (IRE) 2.JAN BRUEGHEL (IRE) 3.REBEL’S ROMANCE (IRE)

THE HALLIWELL JONES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money 1st £6095, 2nd £3048, 3rd £1524, 4th £762, 5th £381, 6th £191. (Penalty Value £7731)

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.

colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 MAHARAJAS EXPRESS (GB) (14) 402231 CD 5 10-0 (9)

Br Ch g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Instructress

Jason Watson J

O Mr S. Bell Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Phil Cunningham

TIMEFORMVIEW Landedpairof5fWolverhamptonhandicapsinFebruaryandwellsuitedbythewaytheracedevelopedwhenwinninghandicapatthisC&D14daysago, stayingontoleadclosehome.Hasworstofdrawtocontendwithagainbutforecaststronggalloptoaimatcanseehimﬁrmlyinthemixagain. TFRHHHHI BHA72

2 STASH

THE CASH (IRE) (20) 06-5033 D 4 9-12 (5)

Br B g Proﬁtable (IRE) - Appreciating Sean Kirrane J

O HP Racing Stash The Cash & Ptr Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Clara Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner of handicaps at Hamilton (5f) last summer who has returned to form in recent weeks, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to soft, 7/2) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and he’s not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA70

3 DICKIEBURD (GB) (14) 0-60004 CD BF

Br B g Cracksman - Lydia’s Place

O NickBradleyRacing45 & Alfa Site Services

B Alfa Site Services Ltd

5 9-11 (7)

George Wood J

Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who ended up doing too much too soon in ﬁrst-time blinkers (retained here) but still fared creditably when 1 3/4 lengths fourth of 11 to Maharajas Express in handicap at this C&D (good to ﬁrm, 9/4) 14 days ago. Further 2lb drop in weights a plus provided he settles better TFRHHHHH BHA69

4 LEVEL UP (IRE) (7) 012120 D

6 9-11 (3)

Br B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Kamarinskaya (USA) Elizabeth Gale (5) J

O Mrs E. Evans David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Cabalo Ltd Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had been going through a good spell, winning handicaps at Chepstow/Leicester and runner-up either side of those efforts. Found himself closer to the pace than ideal when seventh of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (5f) 7 days ago and bounce back likely here. TFRHHHHI BHA69

5 ACRISIUS (GB) (14) 31-2003 D

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Aetna

O Mr B. Padgett

3 9-9 (6)

Joanna Mason J

Michael & David Easterby Sheriff Hutton T

B Mr Brian Padgett Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landedasmall-ﬁeldBrightonmaiden(5.2f)onﬁnal2-y-ooutingandperformedwithcrediton3ofhis4startsthisseason,makinghiseffortearlierthan thepairwhobeathimwhen11/2lengthsthirdof11toMaharajasExpressinhandicapatthisC&D14daysago.Onetobearinmindatthislevel. TFRHHHHI BHA71

6 SON OF WIND (IRE) (23) 31220-4 D

Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Tahoo (IRE)

3 9-7 (4)

Tommie Jakes (5) J

O Mr Ismail Mohammed Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud Dubai Racing Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW 5f all-weather winner at 2 yrs who was backed at long odds following 9 months off and he ran creditably despite looking stretched by the trip when fourth of 9 in handicap (10/1) at Kempton (6f) 23 days ago. Return to 5f in his favour if he can prove as effective back on turf TFRHHHII BHA69

7 OVER SPICED (GB) (9) 511262 D BF

Br B f Adaay (IRE) - Alice’s Dancer (IRE)

O Clancy, Coles & Colthart

3 9-5 (1)

Aidan Keeley J

Grace Harris, Shirenewton T

B Kassala Ltd Coreus Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced backto verybest in May with brace of 5fwins at Chepstow/Lingﬁeld. Probably stretched bystep up to 6f on penultimate start and she quickly returned to form when runner-up at Chepstow (5f) 9 days ago. This looks a little tougher but draw in stall 1 rates an obvious plus. TFRHHHII BHA67

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

8 MICK’S SPIRIT

(GB) (107) 0-14505 D

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Fortunately

O sportsdays.co.uk

B Dalwhinnie Bloodstock

7 9-2 (8)

Connor Planas (3) J

Conrad Allen, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatLingfield(5f)inJanuary 10/1,fifthof6inhandicapatLingfield(5f,AW)inApril,rushedupearlyaftermakingamessofthestart. Finds himself 2lb below last winning mark back from a break but difficult to draw to navigate for one who usually races close up. TFRHHIII BHA60

9 THE DEFIANT

(GB) (23) 134540 D

9 8-12 (2)

Br B g Morpheus - Killer Class Jack Dace (7) J

O Mrs Linda Chester Luke Dace, Billingshurst T

B Mr Frank Brady

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a good attitude to end a long losing run at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in March. Respectable efforts thereafter on AW but failed to come on for a recentrunwhenlastof8inhandicapatNewbury(5.2f)23daysago.Handydrawtoworkfrominstall2atleasthavingslippedfurtherinweights. TFRHHHII BHA56

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2024: (See Div 1)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 9.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Maharajas Express (GB), 6-1 Dickieburd (GB), Acrisius (GB), Over Spiced (GB), 13-2 Stash The Cash (IRE), 7-1 Level Up (IRE), 11-1 Son of Wind (IRE), 20-1 The Deﬁant (GB), 22-1 Mick’s Spirit (GB)

DICKIEBURD was lit up in ﬁrst-time blinkers and ultimately did too much too soon when fourth behind re-opposing Maharajas Express when the pair met over C&D 2 weeks ago. However, Ivan Furtado’s 5-y-o is lurking on a very handy mark if channelling his energy more efficiently and could be worth chancing to prove the point. The forecast strong pace will help Maharajas Express and he’s respected despite another wide draw Level Up and Acrisius complete the shortlist.

Don’t forget to bet on the 4:25 at YORK, 4:45 at ASCOT and 4:50 at NEWCASTLE.

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THE LAYRD DESIGN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £18000

Owners Prize Money 1st £7313, 2nd £3658, 3rd £1829, 4th £914, 5th £457, 6th £229 (Penalty Value £9277.20)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a ﬁve furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85 Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 85 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 80

colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 MASTER OF MY FATE (IRE) (15) 664136 D BF 4 10-1 (6)

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - The Works (IRE) Jack Dace (7) J

O Ms Janelle Cao, Mr Ross Harmon & Partner John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Michael Buggie & Liam Wright JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a fourth win this year at Lingﬁeld (5f) in June. Not at very best when sixth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to ﬁrm) 15 days ago but he appeals as the type who will be suited by this track. TFRHHHII BHA86

2 DURAN (IRE) (27) 0-22100 D 4 10-0 (1)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Dolma (FR) Faye McManoman J

O D Caslin, P Wilcock & M Cantillon Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon Alexanders York S

TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonopeningrunners-upeffortsinthespringwhenaddingtohistallyatHaydock(5f)inMay Struggledtolandablowin2subsequent runs but faced much sterner opposition then and he appeals as the type to bounce back with plum draw to operate from. TFRHHHHI BHA85

3 BRAVE NATION (IRE) (22) 30-4344 D BF 5 9-13 (7)

Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Suite (IRE) Charles Bishop J

O Mr Brian Goodyear Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Basil Brindley Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Doncaster specialist with all 3 career wins coming on Town Moor and he looked to be coming to the boil prior to ﬁnishing fourth of 6 in handicap at Doncaster (5f good to ﬁrm) 22 days ago, the fact he took a strong hold not helping. Eased 1lb ahead of this. TFRHHHII BHA84

CURIOUS

4 CURIOUS ROVER (IRE) (15) 202403 D BF 4 9-11 (9)

Br B g The Irish Rover (IRE) - Only Live Once J

O URSA Major Racing Ltd and Partner Katie Scott, Galashiels T

B Aidan Sexton

NON-RUNNER

Katie Scott Racing Syndicate, Adra Projects Ltd S

ndicate,

TIMEFORM VIEW TFRIIIII BHA82

5 GRANDLAD (IRE) (15) 00-3020 D 4 9-10 (10)

Br B g Acclamation - Tralong Bay (IRE) Adam Farragher J

O Sleeve It Ltd

James Horton, Newmarket T

B Rathbarry Stud Sleeve It Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner in 2024 but consistency not his strong suit and he followed his good Windsor second with a below-par last of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to ﬁrm) 15 days ago. Ease in class rates a plus from sliding mark but passed over with widest draw of all to contendwith. TFRHHHII BHA81

6 KODIAC THRILLER (IRE) (8) 0-31433 D 4 9-10 (5)

Br B g Kodiac - Stage Name Jack Garritty J

O RADS Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Stage Name Partnership Mark Walford Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account for new yard at Thirsk (5f) in May and made the frame all 3 starts since, third of 5 in handicap at Pontefract (5f good to soft) 8 days ago. Expected to be thereabouts again. TFRHHHHH BHA81

7 ROSENPUR (GER) (14) 244310 CD 5 9-5 (2)

Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Rosenreihe (IRE)

O Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter

George Wood J

Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Gestut Wittekindshof Equine Products UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has already enjoyed a most productive 2025, bagging a fourth win since the turn of the year over the extended 5f trip here 2 starts ago. 24-hour turnaround may have found him out when tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 14 days agoand he’s very much the type to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA76

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

(GB) (66) 0-62105 CD 8 9-2 (3)

Br Ch g Pastoral Pursuits - Bazzana

Elizabeth Gale (5) J

O Mr Paul L. Drinkwater Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T

B The Snailwell Stud D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Lingﬁeld in March. First run since leaving Tristan Davidson when ﬁfth of 6 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f good, 25/1) 66 days ago, unable to sustain effort. May need to drop a little more in the weights before becoming of interest.TFRHHHII BHA73

9 BALON D’OR (GB) (28) 40-0040 CD 4 9-2 (8)

Br B g Kodiac - Usra (IRE)

Jason Watson J

O Ms Diamon, Owen, Roberton, Cooke-Hay Hugo Palmer Malpas T

B Crypto Bloodstock Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole success in handicaps came from 3lb higher over C&D last summer Has yet to scale same heights in 4 starts this season though, so switch of headgear needs to have positive effect now TFRHHHII BHA73

10 MONTPELLIER GREEN (IRE) (7) 1345-00

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Cumbfree (IRE)

Stevie Donohoe J

O Ian Williams Racing Club Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Glenanore Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 7f nursery winner for Joseph O’Brien who ran to a similar level in pair of starts for Jack Jones last summer Seemingly still ﬁnding his feet for new stable and this ﬁrst crack at the minimum trip not sure to suit. TFRHHIII BHA74

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE) 6 9 7 Charlie Maggs 8-1 (Donald McCain) 9 ran Hood worn by No. 3, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Stewards Note:

ROSENPUR: Following its run on 12/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by racing wide.

Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Kodiac Thriller (IRE), 11-2 Duran (IRE), Rosenpur (GER), 6-1 Master of My Fate (IRE), 7-1 Brave Nation (IRE), 14-1 Grandlad (IRE), 16-1 Balon d’Or (GB), 18-1 Ecclesiastical (GB), 28-1 Montpellier Green (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

KODIAC THRILLER has found some improvement since dropped to the minimum trip, opening his account at Thirsk in May and making the frame on each of his 3 subsequent runs in stronger company He looks a big player again and earns the vote ahead of Duran who has the plum draw and sights lowered. Rosenpur is another player

THE CRUZCAMPO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £18000

RACE DESCRIPTION

Owners Prize Money 1st £7313, 2nd £3658, 3rd £1829, 4th £914, 5th £457, 6th £229 (Penalty Value £9277.20) colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

This is a one mile, two and a half furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85 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.

1 EY UP ITS THE BOSS (GB) (7) 401031 D 6 10-5 (2)

Br Br g Pastoral Pursuits - Velvet Jaguar Elizabeth Gale (5) J

O Mrs M. Lingwood and Mr S. Bland Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton T

B Dr A. Gillespie Norton Grove Stud Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 3 times during 2024 and proved himself better than ever when resuming winning ways in 9-runner handicap at Ripon (9.7f) 7 days ago. Seen to very good effect from the front then however, and this likely to prove tougher TFRHHHII BHA88

2 DUE TO HENRY (GB) (43) 2510-00 D BF 4 10-2 (9)

Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Rivas Rhapsody (IRE) Charles Bishop J

O HP Racing Due To Henry Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B D. Heﬁn Jones & Whitsbury Manor Stud Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive at 3 yrs, resuming winning ways at Newbury (10f) in September However, struggled in stronger company on final outing and he’s finished nearer last than first in 2 starts upon returning this campaign. Cheekpieces now reached for. TFRHHIII BHA85

3 LET’S DREAM

(GB) (15) 03-1002 CD 4 10-1 (3)

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

Joe Bradnam (7) J

O Mrs I. Corbani Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Corps Commerce Ltd Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Beneﬁtedfromthestepbackupintripafter6monthsoffwhenlandingaC&DhandicapattheMayMeeting.Dispelledpairoflesserefforts back under positive tactics when runner-up back over C&D 2 weeks ago and this ease in class can see him in an even better light. TFRHHHII BHA84

4 ASTEVERDI

(GB) (20) 03031-3

Br B f Advertise - Terre du Vent (FR)

O Roudee Racing 8

B Simon W. Clarke

4 10-0 (8)

Jason Watson J

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

TIMEFORM VIEW WonaheavygroundhandicapatNottingham(8.3f,heavy)onﬁnalstartinOctoberandresumedfollowing8monthsofffornewyardwithagoodthird inhandicapatAyr(1m)3weeksago.Appealsasthetypewhowillbewinningmoreracesthistermandshe’scompletelyunexposedatthistrip. TFRHHHHI BHA83

5 NARMAR (IRE) (12) 600313

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Ebalista (IRE)

5 9-8 (4)

George Wood J

O White Hart Racing Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Forenaghts Stud Farm Equine Products UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Down in the weights and finally cashed in for first handicap success at Ffos Las (1m) in June. Again noticeably strong at the finish when good third of 8 in handicap at Windsor (1m) 12 days ago, so return to this longer trip well worth exploring. TFRHHHHI BHA77

6 MEBLESH (IRE) (15) 416013 D

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Tayma (IRE)

3 9-6 (7)

Alec Voikhansky (3) J

O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Sunderland Holding Inc.

TIMEFORM VIEW Sea The Stars colt who doubled his career tally in a small field at Lingfield in June and ran at least as well back in a stronger race when third of 9 in handicap at Ascot (10f firm) 15 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Has good chance on form. TFRHHHHH BHA84

7 GISELLES DEFENCE (IRE) (9) 033221 D 5 9-5 (1)

Br B g National Defense - Cotton Camera (IRE) Dougie Costello J

O Crown Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Oghill House Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Held form well since the cheekpieces went back on and gained reward for his consistency when winning 4-runner handicap at Epsom (10.1f good to ﬁrm) 9 days ago, all out. This tougher up 3lb but respected in present form. TFRHHHII BHA74

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

FLICKERING

HALO (IRE) (32) 60-6

Br Br g Dark Angel (IRE) - Regency Girl (IRE)

O Mr M. J. Macleod

9-5 (6)

Sean Kirrane J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Manister House Stud Leods Contracts Limited, Baker Finch Interiors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the scoresheet at Newcastle (10.2f) in May but not scaled same heights in 2 subsequent runs, sixth of 8 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to ﬁrm) 32 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHIII BHA74

9 FINN RUSSELL (IRE) (75) 1-20451 D 5 9-2 (5)

Br Br g Caravaggio (USA) - Tawaareekh (USA)

Stevie Donohoe J

O Gigabit Sales & Rental Ltd Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock Gigabit sales and rental ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved more tractable than is often the case and returned to his best when winning 6-runner handicap at Windsor (10f) in May Found to have bled when well-beaten over hurdles at Stratford (16.3f) and bounce back called for returned to the level. TFRHHHII BHA71

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2024: GREY CUBAN 3 9 7 Jason Hart 7-4 (Hugo Palmer) 6 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 7, 8. Stewards Note:

FINN RUSSELL: Following its run on 17/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Ey Up Its The Boss (GB), 11-2 Meblesh (IRE), 6-1 Narmar (IRE), Giselles Defence (IRE), 7-1 Let’s Dream (GB), 8-1 Asteverdi (GB), 11-1 Finn Russell (IRE), 14-1 Due To Henry (GB), 18-1 Flickering Halo (IRE) PLAY

Having doubled his tally at Lingﬁeld in June, MEBLESH matched that level when third in a stronger race at Ascot 2 weeks ago, shaping well from further back than ideal. He remains one to be interested in and earns the vote operating from the same mark. Narmar and Asteverdi are others to consider with Let’s Dream another to consider eased in class.

Don’t forget to bet on the 5:45 at WINDSOR, 5:55 at NEWCASTLE and 6:00 at SALISBURY.

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First Race 1.30 - THE PURE HOMES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7731 to the winning horse The second to receive £3625 the third £1813, the fourth £906, the ﬁfth £453 and the sixth £226. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 48 and below). £75 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher or £15 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, after July 19th 2025 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Pure Homes will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award £50 to the handler responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 3yos rated 49 and 50 may be out of the weights. 20 entries at £75. - Closed July 21st, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £6095; Second £3048; Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381; Sixth £191 (Penalty Value £7731) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.10 - THE JOHN SMITH’S MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9277 to the winning horse The second to receive £4350, the third £2176, the fourth £1087, the ﬁfth £543 and the sixth £271. for maiden two yrs old. Enter by noon, July 21st and pay £90 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; ﬁllies 9st 2lb Heineken have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award £50 to the handler responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 13 entries at £90. - Closed July 21st, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £7313; Second £3658; Third £1829; Fourth £914; Fifth £457; Sixth £229. (Penalty Value £9277.20) SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.45 - THE DENISE MCCALLUM BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9277 to the winning horse The second to receive £4350, the third £2176, the fourth £1087, the ﬁfth £543 and the sixth £271. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 59-78 (also open to such horses rated 79 and 80; such horses rated 58 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £90 stake if the horse is rated 59 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 58 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after July 19th 2025 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Printworks will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award £50 to the handler responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 26 entries at £90. - Closed July 21st, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £7313; Second £3658; Third £1829; Fourth £914; Fifth £457; Sixth £229. (Penalty Value £9277.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 9 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.15 - THE BIRRA MORETTI HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208 and the sixth £604 for three yrs old only, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher or £40 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 19th 2025 for each race won 6lb Heineken will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award £50 to the handler responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 24 entries at £200 - Closed July 21st, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508 (Penalty Value £20616) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.45 - THE HALLIWELL JONES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7731 to the winning horse The second to receive £3625 the third £1813, the fourth £906, the fifth £453 and the sixth £226. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 53-72 (also open to such horses rated 52 and below). £75 stake if the horse is rated 53 or higher or £15 stake if the horse is rated 52 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after July 19th 2025 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Halliwell Jones will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award £50 to the handler responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 12 entries at £75. - Closed July 21st, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £6095; Second £3048; Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381; Sixth £191. (Penalty Value £7731) SS SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.20 - THE HALLIWELL JONES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7731 to the winning horse The second to receive £3625 the third £1813, the fourth £906, the fifth £453 and the sixth £226. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 53-72 (also open to such horses rated 52 and below). £75 stake if the horse is rated 53 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 52 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after July 19th 2025 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Halliwell Jones will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award £50 to the handler responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 11 entries at £75. - Closed July 21st, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £6095; Second £3048; Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381; Sixth £191. (Penalty Value £7731) SS

SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.55 - THE LAYRD DESIGN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9277 to the winning horse The second to receive £4350, the third £2176, the fourth £1087 the ﬁfth £543 and the sixth £271. 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). £90 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after July 19th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Layrd Design will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award £50 to the handler responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 23 entries at £90. - Closed July 21st, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £7313; Second £3658; Third £1829; Fourth £914; Fifth £457; Sixth £229. (Penalty Value £9277.20) SS

SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 5.30 - THE CRUZCAMPO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9277 to the winning horse The second to receive £4350, the third £2176, the fourth £1087 the ﬁfth £543 and the sixth £271. 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). £90 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after July 19th 2025 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Heineken will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 22 entries at £90. - Closed July 21st, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £7313; Second £3658; Third £1829; Fourth £914; Fifth £457; Sixth £229. (Penalty Value £9277.20) SS

SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE.

SATURDAY 26TH JULY - THE MIDSUMMER MEETING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JOHN SMITH’S

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

LOUISE MOORE

(Chief Steward)

PETER HEATON

(Stewards’ Panel Chair)

MICHAEL EYRE

BEN FORD

NATHAN GREEN

STARTERS

LEE JONES

SEAMUS O’NEILL

JUDGE

NICK BOSTOCK

CLERK OF THE SCALES

MICHAEL ROBERTS

VETERINARY OFFICER

MATT BUTTERELL

VETERINARY SURGEONS

GRAHAM POTTS

JOHN SPENCER

STUART PEARSON

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr JOHN EDWARDS

Dr HYWEL HUGHES

Dr JOHN BERRY

Dr MICHAEL UNWIN

NURSE

GILL WHITTAKER FARRIER

JIM BLURTON

HORSE AMBULANCE

NICK JONES

COMMENTATOR

GARETH TOPHAM

BETTING RING MANAGERS

NEIL PATEMAN

MIKE OXLEY

CRAIG ANDERSON

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

LOUISE NEALE

MELANIE SWARBRICK

JOANNA VICKERS

CLERK OF THE COURSE

ELOISE QUAYLE

SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS

CATRIONA COLBECK

NEIL FARMER

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