CONTENTS & TODAY’S RACING
TODAY’S RACING
ON COURSE BETTING & HOW TO READ THE RACECARD
WAYS TO BET
WIN ONLY The most common form of bet You win if your horse is first past the post. Example: £5 win at 8/1 would return £45 (8 x £5 = £40 + £5 stake)
EACH WAY Backing a horse to win or be placed. This doubles your bet – for example: £5 each way = £5 to win and £5 for a place = £10 total stake
STANDARD EACH WAY TERMS
In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting
• Fewer than 4 runners - all on to win
• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2
• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3
• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3
• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4
• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4
Some bookmakers also offer ‘betting without the favourite’, where you can back your selection at reduced odds to either win or finish second to the horse nominated by the bookmaker as favourite. You may bet with confidence with any bookmaker on course as they operate with Administration Of Gambling On Tracks Ltd. (AGT) approval. In the unlikely event of a dispute with a bookmaker, please call upon the assistance of the AGT Betting Ring Manager, who can be found on the ground floor of the Grandstand Enclosure. The AGT also offers a ‘late pay’ service in case the bookmaker leaves the course before you have collected your winnings. Late pay claims should be sent to: AGT, 3A Kings Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4WY.
PLACING A BET
Experiencing the buzz of the betting ring may be a little daunting at first, but you will soon find it is very easy to place a bet. Here are some guidelines for racegoers to follow:
1. Each bookmaker will be offering slightly different prices, so shop around for the best odds against your selection.
2. Call your bet clearly to the bookmaker by stating the name and / or number of your chosen horse and the stake
3. Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his / her clerk and correct him immediately if any details are called wrongly.
4. Make sure you obtain a ticket from the bookmaker and keep it safe.
5. If your selection wins, hand the ticket back to the bookmaker for settlement. Never destroy or dispose of your ticket until after the “Weighed in” announcement has been made Betting with the bookmaker is tax-free. Deductions are made only if a horse is withdrawn after the betting market has been formed
Please check the minimum stake accepted by each bookmaker on his display board Some bookmakers do not take sums under £5, especially in the main betting ring, but there will be others who are happy to accept £2 bets. Please tender the correct change when possible.
1 FALCON
EIGHT (IRE) (314) 2145/34- 6 9-10 (10)
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Polished Gem (IRE)
O Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd
B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd
Frankie Dettori J
D. K. Weld, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who bagged 2m Sandown Listed race under Frankie Dettori in 2019 Fair efforts in only 2 outings last year. Yard’s runners over here always respected
1. Colours Graphic - a visual of the Owners Silks that the Jockey will be wearing
2. Horse’s number on saddlecloth
3. Colour and sex of horse: B - Bay Br - Brown h - horse Ch - Chesnut
c - colt (followed by Sire and Dam)
g - gelding Gr - Grey f - filly
m - mare Ro - Roan
4. Horse’s name
5. Birthplace of horse if not born in Great Britain
6. Number of day’s since horse last ran
7. Details of horse’s previous performances: Bold type indicates All-Weather Track form / denotes new season - denotes new year
C - The horse has won on this racecourse
D - The horse has won over this distance
CD - The horse has won over a race over this course and distance
BF - The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run
8. Age of horse
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS
9. Weight the horse carries (stones and pounds)
10.Draw
11 Owner’s Name(s)
12. Breeder
13 Trainer’s Name and location of training establishment
14.A guide to the horse’s recent form and star rating. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race.
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
15 Jockey’s photo If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.
A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
TODAY’S TOP TIPS
STARDOM GLORY brings solid form to the table having found only one too good at York in both starts so far The son of Starspangledbanner came up against a Godolphin hotpot last time and should find life easier in this company. The Dancing Pirate posted an improved effort at Beverley and this extra yardage may bring further progress, while Deputy Vice is not totally discounted on last month’s debut third here.
WIN: STARDOM GLORY
DANGER: THE DANCING PIRATE
EAGLE BAY made an impressive debut for Harriet Bethell’s yard when landing a maiden in fine style at Thirsk. He beat a subsequent handicap winner by five lengths and is taken to defy a penalty on the strength of that form. El Nay was narrowly denied when attempting to make all at Leicester. He holds every chance back down slightly in trip and should have the measure of both Remi Mae and Albemagic.
WIN: EAGLE BAY
DANGER: EL NAY
SOLAR ACLAIM returned the ready winner over the minimum trip at Hamilton recently. He remains on a workable mark, despite an 8lb hike, and another bold bid is anticipated having struck over C&D around this time last summer Last month’s York scorer Dark Thirty is no forlorn hope in this lower grade, while Purest Time did it nicely at Windsor and could also land a blow. Rosenpur and Ruby’s Angel are recent winners here and are others to note.
WIN: SOLAR ACLAIM
DANGER: DARK THIRTY
Circe accounted for Magic Basma (second) and La Brodeuse (fourth) when victorious by just over a length at Musselburgh and is expected to confirm that form to go close. However, it was hard not to be impressed by FORTY YEARS ON’s facile success off a mark of 88 at Newbury on her return and she hasn’t got many miles on the clock at all. The daughter of Mayson could improve again and take this step up in her stride.
WIN: FORTY YEARS
DANGER: CIRCE
Start Me Up struck by just under a length over 6f here and holds an obvious chance in his bid to follow up, but it may pay to side with ASTRAZAR. Ed Walker’s gelding was never dangerous when seventh in the Silver Bowl at Carlisle last month, but he goes off a 2lb lower mark and will find this easier Handicap debutante Bright Summer is one to watch in the betting.
WIN: ASTRAZAR
DANGER: START ME UP
Winged One was beaten seven lengths by a subsequent winner over track and trip and may get closer off a 2lb lower rating. However, CITY QUEEN made it two from three in handicap company at Sandown and this step up in trip promises to unlock further improvement. Off just a 5lb higher figure, she looks the one to beat. Likealot won readily at Lingfield when last seen and isn’t ruled out either
WIN: CITY QUEEN
DANGER: WINGED ONE
Shipshape has to be respected having won three of his last four starts, finishing a neck second on the other occasion, but improvement is required to defy a further hike of 4lb. With that in mind, preference is for CURRAN, who narrowly beat a subsequent winner over 1m6f at Bath earlier in the month and a 2lb rise appears to be very fair Solar Pass is another likely to be in the mix.
WIN: CURRAN
DANGER: SHIPSHAPE
RELENTLESS HERO put in a career best when winning a Lingfield maiden three weeks ago and that performance suggests that a mark of 72 should be workable on his handicap debut. Taritino built on a narrow Bath defeat when scoring at Salisbury and another good run looks likely, while Percy Jones edges out Triple Force and Oman to be the pick of the remainder
WIN: RELENTLESS HERO
DANGER: TARITINO
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 (2021-2026) WITH RUNNERS:
A BALDING (48 wins from 222 runners, 22%) runs THE DANCING PIRATE (2.02), REMI MAE (2.32), COPACABANA SANDS (3.33), BRIGHT SUMMER (4.10), WINGED ONE (4.45), SOLAR PASS (5.20), RELENTLESS HERO (5.50).
H PALMER (46 wins from 256 runners, 18%) runs STARDOM GLORY (2.02), RUBY’S ANGEL & STRATUSNINE (3.03), PATAGONIA GIRL (4.45), CONDOTTI (5.50).
T EASTERBY (19 wins from 190 runners, 10%) runs DAYDREAMA (4.10), BEARIN UP (4.45). TRAINERS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
T EASTERBY (15 wins from 112 runners, 13%) runners listed above. A BALDING (14 wins from 67 runners, 21%) runners listed above.
W HAGGAS (12 wins from 56 runners, 21%) runs HOSEKI (4.45).
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS
LEADING JOCKEYS AT CHESTER (2021-2026) WITH RIDES:
DAVID PROBERT (17 wins from 112 rides, 15%) rides STARDOM GLORY (2.02), RUBY’S ANGEL (3.03), LA BRODEUSE (3.33), COOL MOLLY (4.10), PATAGONIA GIRL (4.45), SHIPSHAPE (5.20), CONDOTTI (5.50).
JASON WATSON (16 wins from 104 rides, 15%) rides THE DANCING PIRATE (2.02), REMI MAE (2.32), DARK THIRTY (3.03), COPACABANA SANDS (3.33), BRIGHT SUMMER (4.10), WINGED ONE (4.45), SOLAR PASS (5.20), RELENTLESS HERO (5.50).
HARRY DAVIES (8 wins from 54 rides, 15%) rides FORTY YEARS ON (3.33), HOSEKI (4.45).
JOCKEYS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
GEORGE WOOD (6 wins from 34 rides, 18%) rides DREAMLOVER (2.02), ROSENPUR (3.03), START ME UP (4.10), SPARTAN TIMES (5.50).
JOANNA MASON (5 wins from 38 rides, 13%) rides SOLAR ACLAIM (3.03), BELLARCHI (3.33), THE RESDEV SCHOLAR (4.10).
DAVID PROBERT (4 wins from 20 rides, 20%) rides listed above.
THOROUGHBREDS
DESERVE
THOROUGH
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THE LAURENT-PERRIER EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden two yrs old
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 race is a six furlongs maiden stakes for two-year-olds. Maiden races provide a starting point for young horses that are yet to record a victory and most will be very lightly-raced or be making their racecourse debuts. Previous experience can count for a lot when searching for the winner but well-bred or precocious juveniles are more than capable of landing the prize at the first time of asking.
colours horse
VICE (IRE) (19) 34
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Second Glance (IRE) Kaiya Fraser J
O Caspian Racing Limited Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Farranamanagh House Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORMVIEWMehmas colt who produced a promising first effort when third of 11 over C&D Excuses at Carlisle soon after and well worth another chance. TFRHHHHI BHA82
DREAMLOVER (IRE) (51) 4 BF 9-7 (2)
Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Pale Orchid (IRE) George Wood J
O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud Direct Commercial Ltd, Rebel Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a family this yard knows well but couldn’t live up to market expectations amid greenness at Southwell. Gelded since and no surprise to see a better showing this time around with headgear applied. TFRHHHII BHA-
STARDOM GLORY
(IRE) (14) 22 9-7 (1)
Br Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Purr And Prowl (USA) David Probert J
O Mrs Claire Donaldson Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Lynch Bages Ltd Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW 90,000 gns yearling, Starspangledbanner colt. Promising debut when second in novice at York and unlucky to bump into one in maiden there 2 weeks ago. Can go one better from the plum draw TFRHHHHH BHA85
THE DANCING PIRATE
(GB) (28) 44
1
2
3
9-7 (3)
Br B c Blackbeard (IRE) - Foxtrot Lady Jason Watson J
O Mr J. C. Smith Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Littleton Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Blackbeard colt from a family that connections have had plenty of success with and he built on debut despite still being green when fourth at Beverley Player with further improvement on the cards. TFRHHHHI BHA81
WALT (IRE) (37) 5
TIMEFORMVIEW
4
9-7 (4)
Br Ch c Persian Force (IRE) - Luna Moon David Egan J
O Amo Racing Limited David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B Knocktartan House Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd S
€19,000 yearling, resold €40,000 yearling, 82,000 gns 2-y-o, Persian Force colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Ingleby Ivy and 7.4f winner Shoot The Moon. Well held in Haydock novice. Headgear on. TFRHHIII BHA-
TRUST HAVANA (IRE) (15) 00
Br Gr f Havana Grey - Duo Sono (IRE)
9-2 (5)
Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Mr Simon Boucher Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
B Pipe View Stud Far Logistics Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 novices here. TFRHIIII BHA-
5
6
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: SONG OF THE CLYDE 2 9 7 Joe Fanning 10-3 (Clive Cox) 5 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2.
Probable S.P.’s: 13-8 Stardom Glory (IRE), 9-4 The Dancing Pirate (GB), 9-2 Deputy Vice (IRE), 13-2 Dreamlover (IRE), 33-1 Walt (IRE), 300-1 Trust Havana (IRE)
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
British Stallion Studs will contribute £2million towards British prize-money in 2026, bringing our total investment to £42million since we were founded in 1983
THE ABSOLUT TABASCO NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice three yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £15000
RACE DESCRIPTION
Owners Prize Money 1st £6095, 2nd £3048, 3rd £1524, 4th £762. (Penalty Value £7731) colours horse age st-lb
This contest is a Novice Stakes, this time run over a distance of seven furlongs. There are a variety of reasons why the three-year-olds in this race are still light on experience. Stoutly bred horses are unlikely to be seen at their best over the shorter distances of their juvenile season whilst a setback or injury can curtail even the most precociously bred horse’s two-year-old career
EAGLE BAY (GB) (22) 3-1 3 9-9 (3)
Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Fondie (IRE)
O Daniel Hunt Wrigleys and Cassels
Sean Dylan Bowen J
Harriet Bethell, Arnold T
B Daniel Hunt Sloane Street Auctions S
TIMEFORMVIEW Built on last autumn’s debut promise for Ed Walker when making all with ease in 7f Thirsk maiden 22 days ago. Useful prospect who looks up to defying a penalty
ALBEMAGIC (GB) (40) 0
Br B g Al Kazeem - Magic Destiny
O Mr Ray Bailey
B Ray Bailey
1
David Egan J
Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T
TIMEFORM VIEW Al Kazeem gelding who hinted at ability when seventh of 11 in novice at Carlisle (7f soft) on debut 40 days ago but he’ll need to leave that form well behind to get competitive here. TFRHHIII BHA-
EL NAY (IRE) (14) 23232
Br B or Gr g Palace Pier - Anghaam (IRE)
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
3 9-4 (1)
Sean Levey J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownfairlyusefulformwhenplacedall5startssofar,goingclosein1mLeicestermaiden(good)14daysago.Noreasonwhy he won’t go well again but his record suggests he could prove vulnerable to something with potential.
Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Indian Blessing Jason Watson J
2
3
TFRHHHHI BHA85 REMI MAE (GB) (162) 02-30 3 8-13 (4) 4
O Norman Court Stud & Susan Bunney Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Newsells Park Stud Norman Court Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form when placed in 6f novices at Haydock (good to firm) and Southwell but off since a disappointing handicap debut at Newcastle in January TFRHHHII BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Probable S.P.’s: 11-10 Eagle Bay (GB), 6-4 El Nay (IRE), 13-2 Remi Mae (GB), 33-1 Albemagic (GB) PLAY SMARTER Easy Thirsk winner EAGLE BAY is taken to give the weight away to El Nay in what could develop into a straight fight between the pair
Don’t forget to bet on the 2:40 at
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
THE MANOR CAR HIRE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
for three yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8126, 2nd £4064, 3rd £2032, 4th £1016, 5th £508, 6th £254 (Penalty Value £10308)
This is a six furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 76 to 95 In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.
colours horse age st-lb Draw
STRATUSNINE (IRE) (9) U52P20 D 4 10-2 (9)
Br B g Far Above (IRE) - Teide Lady David Egan J
O Stratus9 Consulting Limited Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Gerry Flannery Developments Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWIn-form 4-y-o who looked unlucky not to land a third career win when contesting this grade at York (5f). Did all he could to finish eighth of 28 in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot last time (7f) but could again find himself less than ideally placed from stall 9. TFRHHHII BHA95
DARK THIRTY (IRE) (9) 0-00102 D 6 10-0 (4)
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Beach Wedding (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Dark Thirty Partners John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Lynn Lodge Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of a competitive York handicap in May who returned to that sort of form when only beaten by one at the top of their game in a Ripon sprint last time, and he’s expected to run another big race. TFRHHHHI BHA93
SOLAR ACLAIM
(IRE) (10) 30-0001 CD 5 9-13 (6)
Br Br g Aclaim (IRE) - Alliseeisnibras (IRE) Joanna Mason J
O Nick Bradley Racing 26 & Julie Camacho Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Rathasker Stud David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd, Racing Partners S
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedthefirstlegofadoubleoverC&D(soft)thistimelastyearandwhilebackinsimilarformwhenscoringcomfortablyatHamilton (5f, good) on his latest start, quicker conditions are unlikely to be an advantage (fine record on ground softer than good). TFRHHHII BHA92
STORMY IMPACT (GB) (21) 5026-04 D 4 9-13 (8)
Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Colorada
Ethan Tindall (5) J
O Mr Steve Bradley Richard & Peter Fahey Malton T
B Smarden Thoroughbreds
TIMEFORMVIEW3-timewinnerwhoranacrackertofinishfourthintheEpsomDash(5f)lasttime,despitefindingthingshappeningtooquickly Drawcouldhavebeenkinder butshestilllooksinterestingbackover6finalesscompetitiveevent,providedconditionsaren’ttooquick(bestformongoodorsofter). TFRHHHHI BHA92
WE NEVER STOP (IRE) (35) 003000 D
Br B g Cotai Glory - Deliziosa (IRE)
1
2
3
4
Tom Eaves J
O Mr B. T. McDonald Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
9-7 (2) 5
B Padraig O’Reilly K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWBetter record on the all-weather in recent seasons. Again finished well beaten in this grade at York on his latest start and while it’s hard to be confident that subsequent breathing operation/change of headgear will spark a revival, stall 2 is at least a benefit. TFRHHIII BHA86
Br B g Time Test - Purest Edward Greatrex J
PUREST TIME (GB) (47) 30-5001 D 6 9-6 (3) 6
O Mr M. Greaves Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Mr & Mrs N. Welby RC UK Land Ventures Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on career-low mark/ended a lengthy losing run when successful at Windsor on his latest start, and he’s expected to remain competitive despite a 3lb rise (placed off a higher mark in the Coral Sprint Trophy last season). TFRHHHII BHA85 ROSENPUR (GER) (14) 20-2615 CD
Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Rosenreihe (IRE)
9-5 (7)
George Wood J
O Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Gestut Wittekindshof Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Followed a highly productive 2025 with an all-the-way win over C&D on third start this season, however, he found things harder when fifth in a similar grade here last time and will again have to work to get the lead from stall 7. TFRHHHII BHA84
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
RACE DESCRIPTION
Br Br g Almanzor (FR) - Tikitiki (FR)
O Broad Oak Km
B Haras D’Etreham
Sean Levey J
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Found less than looked likely when beaten favourite on second start for current yard at Carlisle (1m), however no guarantee that the drop back to a speed-favouring 6f will suit one who’s done most of his winning over 1m. TFRHHHII BHA82
RUBY’S ANGEL (IRE) (14) 414-210 CD
Br B f Starman - Angel Meadow
O Roudee Racing 18
B Tally-Ho Stud
3 9-0 (1)
David Probert J
Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
Roudee Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage 3-y-o who doubled her tally with success over C&D on penultimate start. She benefits from a much better draw on this occasion, too, and surely has serious claims if bouncing back from a below-par effort in a better race at York. TFRHHHHH BHA86
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2025: ALZAHIR (FR) 5 9 11 George Wood 10-3 (Jennie Candlish) 9 ran
Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Dark Thirty (IRE), 11-2 Ruby’s Angel (IRE), 6-1 Purest Time (GB), 13-2 Solar Aclaim (IRE), 7-1 Stormy Impact (GB), 10-1 Rosenpur (GER), 12-1 Stratusnine (IRE), We Never Stop (IRE), 14-1 Candonomore (FR)
RUBY’S ANGEL seems to relish this course and is fancied to resume winning ways from stall 1. Dark Thirty is expected to make a bold bid and rates the main danger, while Stormy Impact looks interesting back up in trip but is drawn wider than ideal.
Don’t forget to bet on the 3:15 at NEWCASTLE.
DOGS
No dogs are allowed anywhere on the racecourse (except aid dogs). Dogs must not be left in cars.
HORSE WELFARE
At all of our race meetings, there are three equine vets on duty They are equipped and positioned to give immediate care to a horse should it require it. This may involve screens being erected around a horse to give the veterinary team privacy to administer treatment and does not necessarily mean the worst. The same applies with doctors and jockeys.
BAR CLOSING TIMES
Have a leisurely drink after racing and miss the traffic. The following bars will be open after racing today but please note that the bars may close earlier at the discretion of the Bar Manager
Hospitality
General Admission
half an hour after final race
half an hour after final race
THE JENNINGSBET NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP) (GBBPLUS RACE)
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 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 41 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
colours no horse
2m 56y
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 PRYDWEN (IRE) (48) 0-60215 CD
8 9-12 (15)
Br B g Camelot - Honey Hunter (IRE) Darragh Keenan J
O Blue Starr Racing & Keith Breen
George Scott, Newmarket T
B Honey Hunter Syndicate JS Bloodstock Consultancy S
TIMEFORMVIEWSecondoverC&DonGoodFridaybeforenotchinganeleventhcareerwinoverashorter-than-idealtripatRipon(11/2m)inApril.Notdisgraced in a German Group 2 at Hoppegarten (2m) since but no easy task from top weight in an ultra-competitive handicap TFRHHHII BHA103
2 TASHKHAN (IRE) (231) 0/66000-
8 9-7 (5)
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Tarziyna (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr P. Boyle
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
Brian Ellison, Malton T
Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWReally smart on the Flat in his prime but no win in this sphere since 2023.Was successful in a maiden hurdle over the winter but others are more persuasive back on the level. TFRHHIII BHA98
3 CIRCUS OF ROME (GB) (14) 1146-50 C 4 9-7 (2)
Br B g Circus Maximus (IRE) - Sea Meets Sky (FR) Finley Marsh J
O Mr Alex Smith
B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
Richard Hughes Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadegoodprogressin2025,includingacomfortablewinover11/2mhere.Caughttheeyefromabadpositionon11/2mGoodwoodreturnandcanhavealineputthrough hissubsequentrunoveraninadequate1matSandown.Significantlyupintrip(stays13/4m).Lookstohavebeenlaidoutforthis. TFRHHHHH BHA98 (-1)
4 ALIGN THE STARS (IRE) (35) 404-126 D
Br Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Kitcara
O Tony Farmer
5 9-6 (14)
Daniel Muscutt J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Sunderland Holding Inc. Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a successful return in Queen’s Prize at Kempton (2m) in March and backed it up with a very good second of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (1 3/4m) in May. Latest Goodwood sixth no more than respectable but he’s capable of bouncing back TFRHHHII BHA97
5 SPIRIT MIXER (GB) (25) 014-304 CD
8 9-4 (1)
Br Ch g Frankel - Arabian Queen (IRE) Rob Hornby J
O Mr J. C. Smith Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Littleton Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Second to Trueshan in this in 2022 and went one better when edging out Dancing In Paris last year Has shown he’s still capable of useful form in his 3 outings this season but he’s 6lb higher than 12 months ago TFRHHHII BHA95
6 BAHADUR (GB) (11) 11-6510 C D
4 9-3 (17)
Br B c Make Believe - Ensaya (IRE) William Buick J
O Mr J William Rowley & Mr S P C Woods S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B Richard Milner (Shropshire) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a hat-trick on the all-weather at the end of last year and added to his tally in a small field at Goodwood last month on his first attempt at 2m.
Respectable tenth of 20 in Ascot Stakes at Royal Ascot (2 1/2m, good to firm) 11 days ago The booking ofWilliam Buick catches the eye. TFRHHHII BHA94
7 DANCING IN PARIS (FR) (21) 20240-0
6 9-2 (4)
Br B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Ponte Sanangelo (FR) Dougie Costello J
O Mr Joseph Smith Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Thierry de La Heronniere et al
TIMEFORMVIEWAcquittedhimselfwellwithoutwinninginstayinghandicapslastyear,includingsecondtoSpiritMixerinthis.Well-beatenninthof13toTooSooninhandicap at Epsom (1 1/2m, soft, 40/1) on reappearance 21 days ago but the outing should have helped to put him spot on for this. TFRHHHII BHA93 (-1) 8 TEAM PLAYER (GB) (50) 313-115 CD 4 9-1 (6)
Br Ch g Without Parole - Caravela (IRE) Greg Fairley J
O Les De La Haye & Partners Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Jon and Julia Aisbitt
TIMEFORMVIEWStarted out for Ewan Whillans with a C&D win
9 BLAZEON FIVE (GB) (71) 4111-62 D
Br B m Indian Haven - Precision Five
O Calne Engineering Ltd
B Calne Engineering Ltd
8 9-1 (3)
Callum Rodriguez J
Alan King, Barbury Castle T
Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFollowed up Ascot/Nottingham wins with a career-best success to land the hat-trick at Southwell (2m) in December Creditable second of 6 at Newbury (2m) last time but might prove vulnerable off the same mark in this much stronger race. TFRHHHII BHA92
10 ELYSIAN FLAME (GB) (27) 5////4-154 D
Br Ch g Champs Elysees - Combustible (IRE)
10 9-1 (10)
Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Mr J Blackburn & Mrs C A Coward Samantha & Jacqueline Coward, Dalby T
B Ed’s Stud Ltd Sheridan Ny Llp S
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed he retains plenty of ability when making winning return at Beverley (2m) in April. Below par over 13f at Hamilton next time but bounced back when fourth of 13 atThirsk (2m) 4 weeks ago His previous all-weather start was as a 2-y-o way back in 2018 Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHIII BHA92
11 ASGARD’S CAPTAIN (IRE) (21) 2-53414 C 6 9-1 (13)
Br B g Make Believe - Twiggy’s Girl (IRE)
Saffie Osborne J
O Quest Thoroughbreds - Asgard’s Captain Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Miss Eileen Farrelly M & M Consultancy S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways over 1 1/2m at Newmarket (good to firm) in May. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Epsom (1 1/2m, soft) 21 days ago Course winner but his stamina is a question mark having finished well held in this race last year on his previous attempt at 2m. TFRHHIII BHA92
12 SAINT ETIENNE
(GB) (33) 10-0040 6 9-1 (8)
Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Ideal World (IRE)
O The Cat and The Mag Partnership
B Haras d’Haspel
Connor Beasley J
Brian Ellison, Malton T
Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TFRHHHII BHA92 (-2)
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulforminFrancein2025 winningtwice.Subsequentlychangedhandsfor€100,000andbesteffortforhiscurrentyardwhenfourthof10inhandicapatYork(11/2m) inMay.Neverfiguredbackat11/4matRedcarlatestandsignificantlylongertripisanunknownbuthistrainertargetsthisrace.
13 SYNERGISM (GER) (32) 11253-1 D
Br B g Soldier Hollow - Sforza Ragazza (GER)
O Heath House Optimists
4 9-1 (in 5lb ex) (9)
Luke Morris J
Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B R. Kredel Tote S
TFRHHHII BHA87 (+2)
TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyed a fine 2025 when a four-time winner at up to 2m and returned with a hard-fought success over 1 3/4m at Lingfield (good) 32 days ago Not obviously well treated under a 5lb penalty but no shock were he to pull out more.
14 TRIBAL STAR (IRE) (24) 334430
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sahrawi (GER)
5 8-13 (20)
Adam Caffrey J
O Dooley Tbreds/J.Fairhurst/Kabin Synd Adrian McGuinness, Ireland T
B Dayton Investments Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth in this last year and reached the frame in another top staying handicap when third of 17 in last month’s Chester Cup Turned in a rare modest effort at the Curragh last time. Not the type to stay down for long but the outside stall is hard to overcome in this race. TFRHHHII BHA90
15 RIDE THE THUNDER (IRE) (41) 2/1442-3 4 8-13 (7)
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Stellar Glow (IRE) Ray Dawson J
O Victorious Forever Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Lodge Park Stud Varian Stable Limited, JS Bloodstock Consultancy S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has made steady progress in his career, chasing home Valiancy (Circus of Rome fourth) in warm 1 3/4m 3-y-o handicap at Haydock on final start last year
Returned with good third of 12 to the same rival at Hamilton (13f, good to firm) 41 days ago Up in trip for all-weather debut. Interesting runner TFRHHHHI BHA90
16 MOON OVER MIAMI (FR) (35) 461-504 D 5 8-13 (19)
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Wiesenlerche (IRE) Hector Crouch J
O Valmont Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Mr Rashit Shaykhutdinov R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful 3-time winner who turned in his best effort of the season (without looking like a winner in waiting) when fourth over 1 3/4m at Goodwood 5 weeks ago Has a tricky outside stall. TFRHHHII BHA90
17 AQWAAM (GB) (31) 21063/-0 CD 8 8-13 (11)
Br Gr g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aghaany M. P. Sheehy J
O Mr Patrick Kelly Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Corbally Holdings Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon over 2m at Lingfield on All-Weather Finals’ Day in 2024 and ran a stormer when third in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2 1/4m, soft) on his final start of that year Off 19 months, shaped as if retaining ability when ninth of 13 over 1 1/2m at Kempton on return 31 days ago TFRHHHII BHA90 (-2)
18 ZANNDABAD (IRE) (50) 6/0040-0
7 8-13 (18)
Br B g Iffraaj - Zanoubiya (IRE) N. G. McCullagh J
O Mr P. Davies A. J. Martin, Ireland T
B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
TIMEFORMVIEWLooked unlucky not to go very close when fourth at last year’sYork Ebor meeting and scored twice over hurdles in the autumn. Never involved in a Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree and the Chester Cup (caught too far back) this spring but capable off this mark if things go right. Draw not ideal. TFRHHHII BHA90
19 GENTLEMAN JOE (GB) (31) 1426-00 8 8-12 (16)
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Bella Lulu Warren Fentiman (3) J
O Mrs Angela Stokes Matt Crawley, Newmarket T
B Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Sharp Regulatory Consulting Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Quite useful on the Flat and over hurdles for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland but has struggled under both codes since joining current yard Has first-time cheekpieces added to his regular tongue tie. TFRHIIII BHA89 (-3)
20 KIRCHNER (IRE) (31) 3/434-05
Br Gr g Pinatubo (IRE) - Kambura (FR)
O The Rogues Gallery
4 8-12 (12)
Cieren Fallon J
James Owen, Newmarket T
B J. Hanly T. Stewart & A. Stroud Rogues Gallery Racing, Essex 4X4 Centre S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful for Jean-Claude Rouget in France and creditable efforts in 1 1/2m handicaps at Ascot and Kempton since joining the excellent James Owen yard Steps up significantly in trip and remains one who could have a bigger performance in him for this stable. TFRHHHII BHA89 (-1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2025: SPIRIT MIXER 7 8 10 Rob Hornby 25-1 (Andrew Balding) 20 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8, 19 Tongue Strap worn by No 8, 12, 18, 19 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 10, 14, 20 Stewards Note:
GENTLEMAN JOE: Following its run on 27/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P.’s: 6-1 Circus of Rome (GB), 9-1 Ride The Thunder (IRE), 12-1 Team Player (GB), 14-1 Moon Over Miami (FR), 16-1 Dancing In Paris (FR), Synergism (GER), Zanndabad (IRE), 20-1 Align The Stars (IRE), Bahadur (GB), Asgard’s Captain (IRE), Saint Etienne (GB), 22-1 Spirit Mixer (GB), Tribal Star (IRE), 25-1 Prydwen (IRE), Blazeon Five (GB), Kirchner (IRE), 33-1 Elysian Flame (GB), 40-1 Aqwaam (GB), 50-1 Tashkhan (IRE), 100-1 Gentleman Joe (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
CIRCUS OF ROME was a convincing winner of a warm race over 1 1/2m on his previous visit here and appears to have been campaigned this year very much with this race in mind. Ride The Thunder has some strong form and is second choice. Team Player won’t need to derive much of an extra edge from first-time cheekpieces to be a threat to all. Irish raider Tribal Star has run well on previous visits to Newcastle, including fourth in this last year, but the outside stall seldom makes life easy in this.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CIRCUS OF ROME 2.RIDE THE THUNDER (IRE) 3.TEAM PLAYER
THE QUEEN CHARLOTTE FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race)
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares
Total prize fund £60000
Owners Prize Money 1st £27120, 2nd £11136, 3rd £5568, 4th £2784, 5th £1392. (Penalty Value £34488)
RACE DESCRIPTION
This seven furlong contest for four-year-olds and upwards filles and mares only is a Listed race; a race that can only be bettered by a Group 1, 2 or 3 race. Many of the runners in this race will have already shown themselves to be talented and this race provides a perfect medium for them to be tested against a better class of rival before making the jump into a Group race. Initially, the weights are set at 9st for colts and geldings and 8st 9lb for fillies before penalties are awarded to horses that have previously won above a certain level – 3lb for a Listed race victory or 5lb for a Group 3 success.
st-lb
CIRCE (IRE) (21) 64400-1 D
Br B m Kodiac - Northeast Moon (IRE) Sean Levey J
O Pineapple Stud and Miss C. Douglas Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B McCracken Farms
TIMEFORMVIEWTriplewinnerof6fhandicapsaroundthistimelastyearandreachedtheframeinListed/Group3companyatupto7fintheautumn.Expertlyprepared to make a winning reappearance at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago, proving 1 1/4 lengths too strong for Magic Basma. Stall 1 in her favour TFRHHHHI BHA103
NOUVEAU (GB) (15) 00-0515 4 9-2 (9)
Br Ch f Twilight Son - Lady Lekki (IRE) Aiden Brookes J
O MPS Racing & Partners Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Daniel Shapiro
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded 2025 out of sorts and quiet return to action but sparked into life by cheekpieces when winning 9-runner 6f handicap at Ripon by 2 1/4 lengths from Cotai Belle last month. Matched that form from revised mark at York but this demands more in Listed company back at 7f TFRHHIII BHA87
BELLARCHI
(IRE) (37) 0-01101 D
1
2
5 9-2 (8)
Br Ch m Mehmas (IRE) - Drop Dead Gorgeous (FR) Joanna Mason J
O Nick Bradley Racing 19 and partner Grant Tuer, Northallerton T
B C. Marnane Pete’s Painting S
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed she’s in the form of her life when enhancing already excellent Musselburgh record in 7f handicap a month ago. Easy to excuse effort over C&D prior to that and she’s well worth a shot at this level. TFRHHHHI BHA101
BRAZILIAN ROSE (IRE) (21) 344135 D
5 9-2 (11)
Br B m Calyx - Miss Brazil (IRE) Kaiya Fraser J
O JPR Investments Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Old Carhue Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORMVIEWBackontrackinnouncertaintermsin2026 winning4handicapsatupto7f AnotherexcellenteffortwhenthirdatNewcastleinAprilandfaredabout as well as could be expected on tough terms switched to turf when fifth of 7 in this company at Musselburgh. Stall 11 makes life tricky TFRHHIII BHA90
COPACABANA
SANDS
(IRE) (49) 51146-5 D 4 9-2 (4)
Br Br f Sands of Mali (FR) - Buttonhole Jason Watson J
O Mrs Barbara M. Keller
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted career best for former yard when taking Group 3 at Leopardstown over this trip 12 months ago. Not in same form thereafter and failed to meet expectations on reappearance for new yard at Lingfield. Eases in class and huge player on these terms if leaving that run behind. Hood off TFRHHHII BHA104
DASH OF AZURE (GB) (10) 0120-00 D
(10)
Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Miss Dashwood Edward Greatrex J
O Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Meon Valley Stud R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualhandicapwinnerlastseasonwhofoundplentyofimprovementwhennarrowlybeatenin7fListedraceatAscotinOctober Hasn’tcomecloseto matching that in 3 starts since and may need some give underfoot to be seen to best effect. Stall 10 could also have been kinder
YEARS ON (IRE) (16) 31112-1 D 4 9-2 (2)
Br B f Mayson - Dance East Harry Davies J
O Valmont & Mr M Blencowe George Scott, Newmarket T
B Newstead Breeding George Scott Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWProvedmostprogressiveonherdebutseasonlastyear,bringingupthehat-trickatAscotwithafairbitinhandonhandicapdebutinSeptember
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Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
LA BRODEUSE (GB) (21) 5430-24 BF
Br Gr f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Broderie
David Probert J
O Mrs R G Hillen and Partner Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
9-2 (6) 8
B Godolphin K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulfillyinFranceforAndreFabre,albeitfailedtomakeasignificantimpactin2Listedoutings.Transferredfromoneverypowerfulyardtoanother and much improved when 3/4-length second of 7 to Royal Velvet in Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield. Behind a couple of these at Musselburgh. TFRHHHII BHA99
Br B f Expert Eye - Morning Basma (FR)
MAGIC BASMA (IRE) (21) 453-422 4 9-2 (7) 9
Tom Eaves J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly who reached the frame at listed level for a sixth time when 1 1/4 lengths second of 7 to Circe at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago. Very likely to give her running and shouldn’t be much between that pair again. TFRHHHII BHA103
ROYALTY BAY (IRE) (21) 3406-61 D
Br B f Kodiac - Dubai Rainbow (IRE)
Dale Swift J
O Chalkstone Racing Seb Spencer, Malton T
B Luke & Adam Morgan Chalkstone Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed promise of her reappearance when scoring for the first time since her 2-y-o days in a 7f handicap at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago. That confirms she’s in good order but this demands plenty more. TFRHHIII BHA83
(IRE) (352) 421550-
Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Boastful (IRE) J
O Thomas Hore Miss Kate McGivern, Ireland T
B Mrs Louise Quinn
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW Handicap winner in May but has done nothing in her career to suggest she’s up to this level. TFRIIIII BHA80
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 11.
Stewards Note:
COPACABANA SANDS: Following its run on 9/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Forty Years On (IRE), 5-1 Circe (IRE), 11-2 Bellarchi (IRE), 6-1 Copacabana Sands (IRE), Magic Basma (IRE), 12-1 La Brodeuse (GB), 16-1 Dash of Azure (GB), 25-1 Royalty Bay (IRE), 33-1 Beaujolais Nouveau (GB), 50-1 Brazilian Rose (IRE)
FORTY YEARS ON turned a competitive Newbury handicap into a one-sided affair on reappearance 2 weeks ago and with the prospect of more to come and a good draw to exploit, she has plenty to recommend her Bellarchi and Circe also arrive in top form, while Copacabana Sands is a danger to all on the pick of her efforts.
Don’t forget to bet on the 3:38 at YORK and 3:45 at NEWCASTLE.
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THE KATIE O’BRIEN’S IRISH TAVERNS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
for three yrs old
Total prize fund £35000
Owners Prize Money 1st £14221, 2nd £7112, 3rd £3556, 4th £1778, 5th £889, 6th £445.(Penalty Value £18039) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE DESCRIPTION
This is a seven furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds only which have been rated from 76 to 95 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
SOVEREIGN
(IRE) (14) 161-6 D 9-9 (3)
Br B c Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Sea of Reality (IRE) Luke Catton (3) J
O Mr Fabio Manservigi Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Sandra Russell Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Decisive winner of 7f Wolverhampton nursery last winter on debut for current yard and ran to similar level, back from 6 months off, when creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Sandown (7f good, 6/1) 14 days ago. Entitled to build on that. TFRHHHII BHA90
DO BRONXS (IRE) (14) 450-502 9-7 (7)
Br Gr g Oasis Dream - Lola Showgirl (IRE) David Egan J
O Amo Racing Limited
1
2
David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B Kevin Lloyd & Micheal Orlandi Sports Invest UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when good second of 9 in handicap over similar trip at this course 14 days ago, having run of race. Can race off same mark here and ought to go well again.
TFRHHHHI BHA88
DAYDREAMA (GB) (14) 33-0200 9-7 (2)
Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Social Media Duran Fentiman J
O Reality Partnerships XXIII Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Bearstone Stud Limited Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 6f winner last year who posted career-best effort when second at York (7f) last month. That form hasn’t really worked out, though, and he has been below par since. TFRHHIII BHA88
FIRST TIME (IRE) (14) 2212-06 9-3 (5)
Br B g Mohaather - Redhawk (IRE)
O P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd
Ethan Tindall (5) J
Richard & Peter Fahey Malton T
B Clara Stud P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd S
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4
ASTRAZAR (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA84
TIMEFORMVIEWWona6fNewmarketmaidenlastsummerandendedhis2-y-ocampaignwithagoodsecondin7fNewcastlenurseryinOctober(finalstartforHarryCharlton). Backontheupwhengoodsixthof22inhandicapatYork(6f,goodtofirm,100/1)14daysagoandisnotruledouthere.
(28) 2411-00 D 9-2 (1)
Br B g Starman - Zara Mac (IRE)
O Dubai Thoroughbred Racing
B Mr Joseph Kennedy
Edward Greatrex J
Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
James Hambro & Partners LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to win over 5f/6f on his first 5 starts but 2-2 when stepped up to 7f last autumn, including a valuable conditions event at York. Yet to really fire this term, however, and others look better treated. TFRHHIII BHA83
COOL MOLLY (IRE) (15) 211306 D
5
(10)
Br B f Cotai Glory - Mollie The Moo (IRE) David Probert J
O Nick Bradley Racing 15 & Partner Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B Tally-Ho Stud Racing Partners S
TIMEFORMVIEWDifferentpropositionthisyear registeringherfourthall-weathersuccessatSouthwell(7f)inApril.Postedgoodthirdonturfdebutherenexttime and back to that sort of form when respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at York (6f good) 15 days ago. Warrants respect. TFRHHHII BHA80
Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Summer Chorus Jason Watson J
BRIGHT SUMMER (IRE) (18) 410 D 8-13 (8) 7
O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed debut promise when winning Lingfield novice in good style over this trip last month. Ran too bad to be true at Salisbury since and may have more to offer now sent handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA80
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
START ME UP (GB) (15) 25-0051 C 8-13 (4)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Red Box
George Wood J
O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Direct Commercial Ltd, Rebel Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedsuitedbyemphasisonstamina(alsogelded)whenwinning8-runnerhandicapatthiscourse(6f soft,16/1) 15 days ago. 5lb higher now but step back up in trip may see further improvement. TFRHHHHH BHA80
Br Br c Footstepsinthesand - Vadaiyma (FR) J
VIDMIYR (IRE) (15) 4-23123 D 8-13 (6) 9
O James Paul Services To Industry Ltd
NON-RUNNER
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan SCEA James Paul Services To Industry Ltd, Equine Products UK Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA80
THE RESDEV SCHOLAR (IRE) (15) 243302 D 8-11 (9)
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
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded 2025 on a roll and back on the up when good second of 7 in handicap over similar trip at this course 15 days ago, clear of rest. Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA78
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: MAYDAY MALONE 3 7 13 Jay Mackay 12-1 (Michael Bell) 9 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.
Stewards Note:
BRIGHT SUMMER: Following its run on 9/6/2026 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.
Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Start Me Up (GB), 9-2 The Resdev Scholar (IRE), 11-2 Do Bronxs (IRE), 8-1 Sovereign Ocean (IRE), 10-1 Cool Molly (IRE), Bright Summer (IRE), 12-1 First Time (IRE), 14-1 Daydreama (GB), 16-1 Astrazar (IRE)
Preference is for recent course winner START ME UP, who remains on a workable mark and promises to be suited by the return to this longer trip. The Resdev Scholar and Do Bronxs are feared most.
Don’t forget to bet on the 4:15 at YORK and 4:23 at NEWCASTLE.
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THE CASTILLO DE IBIZA EBF FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBBPlus RACE)
for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares
Total prize fund £25000
RACE DESCRIPTION
Owners Prize Money 1st £10158, 2nd £5080, 3rd £2540, 4th £1270, 5th £635, 6th £318 (Penalty Value £12885) colours
This is a one mile and two furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares only which have been rated from 71 to 90 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.
LIKEALOT (GB) (207) 226221- D 4 10-4 (5)
Br Gr f Camelot - Likeable Edward Greatrex J
O Helena Springfield Ltd Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningdebutatChelmsford(11/4m)lastyearand,afterseveralrunner-upeffortsinhandicaps,doubledhertallywhencomfortably landing the odds at Lingfield (1 1/2m) in December From a good family and there could still be better to come this season. TFRHHHHI BHA92
CIARA PEARL (GB) (231) 060520- D 6 10-4 (7)
Br B m Twilight Son - Upskittled Tom Eaves J
O Mr Andrew Stonehill Daniel & Claire Kubler Lambourn T
B Whatton Manor Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win in handicap at Nottingham last spring and ran at least as well when second back at the same course in October However, well held in Listed race at Doncaster next time and has something to find on return from 7 months off TFRHHIII BHA92
MODEL
YUKO (GB) (296) 43130- 4 9-13 (2)
Br B f Al Kazeem - Dream Wild Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Stay Foolish Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Ebonos Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeallatWolverhamptononthirdstartandimprovedagainwhenthirdinhandicapatGoodwoodinJuly However,infirst-timehood(nowdiscarded), raced too freely when down the field in Listed race at Longchamp in September Will need to get back on the up after 9 months off TFRHHIII BHA87
PATAGONIA
GIRL (GB) (28) 130-210 CD 4 9-10 (6)
Br B f Australia - Katiesheidinlisa
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2
3
David Probert J
O Mr D R Passant & Mr E Spragg Hugo Palmer Malpas T
B Mr D. R. Passant Greenhous Group Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Back-to-back winner last summer including over C&D and stepped forward from this season’s reappearance when making all back here (12.3f) in May Stiff task in Group 3 at Carlisle last time, so this should be more suitable. TFRHHHII BHA84
Br B f Dubawi (IRE) - Alkandora
4
CITY QUEEN (IRE) (14) 5-22131 3 9-1 (8) 5
Toby Moore (7) J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive filly who has won 2 of her 3 outings in handicaps, making only her second start on turf when keeping on well for success at Sandown (1m) 2 weeks ago. Much respected with the step up in trip promising to suit. TFRHHHHI BHA87
Br Ch f Australia - Angel Terrace (USA)
WINGED ONE (IRE) (15) 01-502 3 8-12 (3) 6
Jason Watson J
O Mr George Strawbridge Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B George Strawbridge
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulina1mNewcastlenoviceonsecondof2outingslastyear Downthefieldin2Listedracestostartthisseason,butgotbackontracksent handicapping when second over this C&D 15 days ago, the winner scoring again since. Interesting contender with cheekpieces added. TFR
(IRE) (32) 34-1 D
Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Sea Karats (IRE)
O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede
BHA84
Harry Davies J
William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Sunderland Holding Inc. The Sporting Life S
TIMEFORM VIEW After 6 months off, benefited from the step up to 1 1/4m when winning 6-runner maiden at Redcar in May, form which has been boosted since. Well-bred filly who is in good hands, so she’s one to note as she makes handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA78
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
BEARIN UP (IRE) (10) 5-03151
Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Revolutionintheair (USA)
O Mr G Horsford & Partner
B Rathbarry Stud
Duran Fentiman J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Newmarket in May and, having met trouble next time, got back on the up when showing a good attitude to score at Hamilton (8.3f) 10 days ago. Worth another try at this longer trip. TFRHHHII BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2.
Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Likealot (GB), 4-1 City Queen (IRE), 5-1 Hoseki (IRE), 7-1 Patagonia Girl (GB), 9-1 Bearin Up (IRE), 10-1 Model Yuko (GB), 11-1 Winged One (IRE), 14-1 Ciara Pearl (GB)
WINGED ONE was beaten only by a next-time-out winner over this C&D last time and she can build on that effort to make her second handicap start a winning one. City Queen isn’t taken lightly though, having won 2 of her last 3 starts, with Likealot also considered on her return. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WINGED ONE (IRE)
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Don’t forget to bet on the 4:50 at YORK, 4:58 at NEWCASTLE and 5:15 at WINDSOR.
THE ROXY BALL ROOM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPlus RACE)
for four 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 two mile handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80 Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb
colours horse
VENEZUELAN (IRE) (28) 34122-0
9-11 (3)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Santa Teresa (IRE) Toby Moore (7) J
O Le Soleil Racing Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
B Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock MSJ Torr Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonaLingfieldmaidenpriortofinishingsecondin11/2mhandicapsatNewmarket/Wolverhamptonlastyear SoldfromRalphBeckett(90,000gns)andshapedasif therunmighthavebeenneededwheneighthoverC&D4weeksago,thoughseemedtoalmostpullhimselfuppassingthestables.Visorbackon. TFRHHHII BHA82
MIDNIGHT RUMBLE (GB) (28) 0-35245 5 9-9 (6)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Inpromptu (IRE) Sean Levey J
O Broad Oak Km Jake Coulson, Heaton T
B Carisbrooke Stud Broad Oak Group S
1
2
SOLAR PASS
(GB) (14) 0-15222 BF
Br B f Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Highland Pass
O Kingsclere Racing Club
TFRHHHII BHA80
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest strike rate but ended his time with Alan King in good form on all-weather this winter and shaped as if still in decent heart after changing hands for 30,000gnswhenfifthof9atthisC&D(good,33/1)28daysago,thoughdidn’tparticularlyconvincewithhissuitabilityforthestayingtrip.
4 9-5 (4)
Jason Watson J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Kingsclere Stud Kingsclere Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Southwell (1 1/2m) in March and has continued to give her running since, beating the remainder emphatically when second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 14 days ago. Leading player TFRHHHHH BHA76
SHIPSHAPE (IRE) (14) 521211 C
Br B g New Bay - Pilates (IRE)
O B J Llewellyn & Partner
B Mountarmstrong Stud
3
4 9-4 (2)
David Probert J
Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T
TIMEFORMVIEWLeftRalphBeckettforonly7,000gnslatelastyearbuthasdonereallywellforhisnewyard,offthemarkinSouthwellinMaypriortogoingcloseatThirsk. Resumed winning ways at Hamilton late last month and followed up in an 8-runner handicap at this course (12.3f). Should stay 2m here. TFRHHHHI BHA75
Br Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Tipitena
4
CURRAN (IRE) (22) 5245-01 5 9-0 (5) 5
O Crown Connoisseurs
Tom Eaves J
Rod Millman, Cullompton T
B Gerrardstown House Stud Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinnerlastsummerandheldformwelluntilfinalstartof2025.LeftCharlieJohnstonforjust6,000gnsandthoughhemadealow-keystabledebut, hewasrightbacktohisbestwhenwinningan8-runnerhandicapatBath(13/4m)3weeksago.Stillonahandymarkfromjust2lbhigher TFRHHHHI BHA71
RULER LEGEND (IRE) (247) 0//4/6025- 7 8-10 (1)
Br B g Camelot - Avenue Dargent (FR)
Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Mrs J. A. Ashley Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
B Cocheteux-Tierno Roberto
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonacareer-lowhurdlesmarkatMarketRaseninAprilbeforefollowingupthereaweeklater Hasremainedingoodheart over obstacles and is on a workable mark based on the pick of his Flat form for previous connections.
(GB) (41) 415-000
Br B g Showcasing - Galaxy Highflyer
O Johnnie Delta Racing
Lauren Young (5) J
Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Meon Valley Stud Jim Goldie Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning handicap debut at Windsor (11.5f) in September for Ed Walker before leaving yard for 32,000 gns afternext outing. Fared a bit better than previously for this trainer when seventh of 10 at Hamilton (11f) 41 days ago. Found wanting for change of gear there, so longer trip may suit. TFRHHIII BHA65
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Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Visor worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.
Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Solar Pass (GB), Shipshape (IRE), 7-2 Curran (IRE), 8-1 Ruler Legend (IRE), 11-1 Venezuelan (IRE), Midnight Rumble (GB), 18-1 Furhaan (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
SOLAR PASS bumped into a rival right back to their best when a clear second over C&D 2 weeks ago and she go one better from an unchanged mark. Shipshape has been in fine form since joining Bernard Llewellyn and is another player stepped up in trip, with Curran completing the shortlist.
Don’t forget to bet on the 5:25 at CHEPSTOW and 5:45 at WINDSOR.
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026.
Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry
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THE SCHWEPPES CHERRY PEPPER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for three yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £15000
RACE DESCRIPTION
Owners Prize Money 1st £6095, 2nd £3048, 3rd £1524, 4th £762, 5th £381, 6th £191. (Penalty Value £7731) colours horse
This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 56 to 75 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
Draw L’EAGLE AID (IRE) (50) 116-566 CD
(4)
Br B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Acres of Diamonds (IRE) Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Two Goldfish & A Balloon Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B M. Duffy Direct Charcoal Ltd S
1
10-0 (2)
TIMEFORM VIEW Back in a 0-75 for the first time since landing a double (off this mark) over C&D last July, having run creditably when sixth of 15 in an apprentice handicap here on his latest start. TFRHHHII BHA75 TARITINO (IRE) (13) 2440-21 D
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Archange (FR) Taylor Fisher J
O Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Kildaragh Stud Fire Defence Servicing S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyeda goodtime ofthingsoverhurdlesthisspring andheconfirmed thepromiseofhis recentFlat returnwhen winningreadilyin a similarevent at Salisbury last time. Up 6lb but this track ought to suit his style, and he’s expected to make a bold bid for the double. TFRHHHHH BHA73
OMAN
(IRE) (15) 200414 CD BF
2
8 10-0 (7)
Br Ch g Australia - Awohaam (IRE) Toby Moore (7) J
O Mr A. W. Carroll Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Churchtown B/stock,Grouseridge & Carhue Mill House Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Versatile C&D winner who turned in his best effort for a while when scoring in decisive fashion at Goodwood (9f). Effort flattened out when fourth here (7.5f) 7 days later but has been given more time between races and is still weighted to go close on his Goodwood form. TFRHHHHI BHA73
TRIPLE
FORCE
Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Triple Star
3
(GB) (15) 110-043 5 9-13 (9) 4
Tom Eaves J
O Mr David K. Barker Craig Lidster Malton T
B Lady Hardy Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Free-going sort who won 4 times in 2025 and turned in his best effort of this season at York (1 1/4m) on his latest start. Stall 9 isn’t the ideal draw given his quirks, though, pulling too hard on his sole previous try over this longer trip. TFRHHHII BHA72
PERCY JONES (GB) (22) 0550-03 D 7 9-13 (3)
Br B g Sir Percy - Luisa Calderon
O S & A Mares & Racing Facades
B Miss K. Rausing
David Egan J
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
TIMEFORMVIEWDead-heatedoverC&DoffhismarklastJulybutwassubsequentlydemoted(edgedright).Heneedstopulloutabitmoretomakeit5consecutiveseasons with a win, however, he’s well worth a go in first-time cheekpieces on the back of a close third in a stayinghandicap at Bath. TFRHHHII BHA72
SPARTAN TIMES (GB) (30) 14313-5
Br B or Br g Frontiersman - Lysander Belle (IRE) George Wood J
O Mike Harris & Alan O’Keeffe Jennie Candlish, Leek T
5
5 9-13 (1) 6
B Christian Leech & Mike Harris Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHaswon6racesacrossbothcodessincethistimelastyearandwhilehehasabetterdrawthanwhenthirdonhisonlyprevious C&D start, it was disconcerting to see him hang badly right when last of 5 on recent return to the Flat at Ripon. TFRHHHII BHA72
ATHENEUM (IRE) (81) 5202-04
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Valbonne (IRE)
O Zoe Hassall & George Hassall
B Highfort Stud
9-3 (6)
Aiden Brookes J
Philip Kirby, Richmond T
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who finished runner-up in a couple of handicaps for John Joseph Murphy Discouraging start for current yard on the all-weather over the spring, though does at least return to turf
TFRHHIII BHA62
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
TIMEFORMVIEW
CONDOTTI (IRE) (17) 0604-03
Br B g Soldier’s Call - Fast Pick (IRE)
O Mrs P. Good
B Manister House Stud & K. Fitzpatrick
4 9-1 (5)
David Probert J
Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
Coral Racing Limited S
Maiden fared better than he has for some time when third at Hamilton (1m) on his latest start, doing well against an apparent pace bias. That form is working out well and while the markedly longer trip is a step into the unknown, he certainly looks back on a handy mark. TFRHHHHI BHA60
RELENTLESS HERO (GB) (21) 4-541
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Quite A Thing
O The Relentless Dreamers & Partner
B Lady Fairhaven
TIMEFORMVIEW
3 8-13 (8)
Jason Watson J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
Tote S
Ulysses gelding who made all to get off the mark at the fourth attempt in a 1 1/4m Lingfield maiden (heavy) last time. Longer trip could offset the vastly different conditions he’ll face here and this unexposed sort merits plenty of respect now sent handicapping by his excellent yard. TFRHHHHI BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2025: GHAIYYA 3 9 5 Joe Fanning 15-8 (Charlie Johnston) 8 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 7, 8.
Stewards Note:
SPARTAN TIMES: Following its run on 28/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Taritino (IRE), 5-1 Relentless Hero (GB), 11-2 Condotti (IRE), 7-1 L’Eagle Aid (IRE), Oman (IRE), 10-1 Triple Force (GB), Percy Jones (GB), 12-1 Spartan Times (GB), 28-1 Atheneum (IRE)
A 6lb rise may not be enough to prevent TARITINO from landing a follow-up success, with Oman the likely main danger if back to his Goodwood form. Condotti is weighted to go close but does have stamina to prove over a markedly longer trip, while Andrew Balding’s Relentless Hero could have more to offer now handicapping.
Don’t forget to bet on the 5:55 at LINGFIELD PARK, 6:00 at CHEPSTOW, 6:15 at WINDSOR.
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RACE CONDITIONS & TODAY’S OFFICIALS
First Race 2.02 - THE LAURENT-PERRIER EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, June 22nd and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 25th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Laurent-Perrier have kindly sponsored this race via Matthew Clark and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 12 entries at £75. - Closed June 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £6095; Second £3048; Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381; Sixth £191. (Penalty Value £7731) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.32 - THE ABSOLUT TABASCO NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7731 to the winning horse The second to receive £3625 the third £1813 and the fourth £906. for novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, June 22nd and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 25th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st; fillies 9st 9lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Absolut Tabasco have kindly sponsored this race via Matthew Clark and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 10 entries at £75 - Closed June 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £6095; Second £3048; Third £1524; Fourth £762. (Penalty Value £7731) SS
SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.03 - THE MANOR CAR HIRE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834 the third £2418 the fourth £1208 the fifth £604 and the sixth £302. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 25th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 20th 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Manor Car Hire have kindly sponsored this race and 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. 16 entries at £100 - Closed June 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254 (Penalty Value £10308) SS
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.33 - THE QUEEN CHARLOTTE FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34488 to the winning horse The second to receive £13086 the third £6546, the fourth £3270 and the fifth £1632. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, June 22nd and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 25th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after 2025, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 1 Group 2 race 7lb The Horserace Betting Levy Board has kindly provided for the inclusion of £3000 towards the prize money for this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £3000 towards the prize money for this race. 13 entries at £200 - Closed June 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £27120; Second £11136; Third £5568; Fourth £2784; Fifth £1392. (Penalty Value £34488) A SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.10 - THE KATIE O’BRIEN’S IRISH TAVERNS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18039 to the winning horse The second to receive £8459, the third £4231, the fourth £2114, the fifth £1057 and the sixth £528. 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). £175 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 25th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 20th 2026, for each race won 6lb Katie O’Brien’s Irish Taverns have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 18 entries, 1 at £35 and 17 at £175. - Closed June 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £14221; Second £7112; Third £3556; Fourth £1778; Fifth £889; Sixth £445 (Penalty Value £18039) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.45 - THE CASTILLO DE IBIZA EBF FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBBPlus RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377 for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only which are E.B.F. eligible, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 25th. 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 4lb Penalties, after June 20th 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Castillo De Ibiza have kindly sponsored this race via Matthew Clark and 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. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 20 entries at £125 - Closed June 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (Penalty Value £12885) SS
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE
Seventh Race 5.20 - THE ROXY BALL ROOM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPlus RACE) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 25th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 20th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Roxy Ball Room have kindly sponsored this race via Matthew Clark and 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. 14 entries at £75 - Closed June 22nd, 2026. 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.
Eighth Race 5.50 - THE SCHWEPPES CHERRY PEPPER 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 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £75 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 25th. 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 2lb Penalties, after June 20th 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Schweppes Cherry Pepper has kindly sponsored this race via Matthew Clark and 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. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 19 entries at £75 - Closed June 22nd, 2026. 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.
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