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LADIES DAY

THURSDAY 7 MAY

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TODAY’S RACING

LADIES DAY

THURSDAY 8 MAY 2025

RACE TIMES

1.30pm 26

The CAA Stellar Handicap Stakes

3.05pm 52

The Ladbrokes Ormonde Stakes

4.45pm 70

The Chester Handicap Stakes

2.05pm 32

The British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes

3.40pm 60

The Xenon Workplace Handicap Stakes

2.35pm 42

The Boodles Raindance Dee Stakes

4.10pm 64

The Halliwell Jones Handicap Stakes

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting Jockeys

William Buick

3.40

Jack Callan

3.40

Hector Crouch

1.30, 3.40, 4.10, 4.45

Harr y Davies

4.10 4.45

Ray Dawson

1.30 3.05 3.40

Jack Doughty

1.30

Lewis Edmunds

1.30 2.05 4.10

David Egan

1.30, 3.40, 4.10

John Egan

1.30 2.05

Trainers

Michael Appleby

1.30

Andrew Balding

2.35 3.05 3.40 4.10 4.45

Michael Bell

3.40, 4.10

Edward Bethell

1.30

George Boughey

3.40, 4.10

K. R. Burke

2.35, 3.05, 3.40, 4.45

John Butler

4.10

Jennie Candlish

4.10

Jack Channon

4.10

Robert Cowell

1.30

Tim Easterby

2.05

Michael & David Easterby

1.30

Duran Fentiman

2.05, 4.10

Cam Hardie

2.05 3.40

Christian Howarth 1.30

Sam James

2.05 3.40 4.45

Pierre-Louis Jamin

2.35 3.40

Ryan Kavanagh 4.10

Darragh Keenan 3.40 4.10

Joe Leavy 3.05, 4.10

Clifford Lee

2.35 3.05 3.40 4.10 4.45

David Evans

2.05

Richard & Peter Fahey 1.30

John & Thady Gosden

3.40

William Haggas

2.35

Richard Hannon

2.05

Ben Haslam 2.05

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole 1.30

Iain Jardine 4.10

Charlie Johnston

4.45

Adrian Keatley

2.05

Daniel & Claire Kubler

4.10

Craig Lidster

2.05

David Loughnane

2.05 4.45

Sean Levey

2.05 4.10

W. M. Lordan

2.35, 3.05

Billy Loughnane 1.30 2.05 3.05 3.40 4.10 4.45

Tom Marquand

1.30, 2.05, 2.35, 4.10, 4.45

Joanna Mason

1.30 3.40

Dylan Browne McMonagle

3.05

Ryan Moore

2.35, 3.05, 3.40

Oisin Murphy

1.30 2.05 2.35 3.05 3.40 4.10, 4.45

Jessica Macey 1.30

Martyn Meade 4.10

Patrick Morris

4.45

Aidan O’Brien

2.35 3.05

Joseph Patrick O’Brien

3.05

James Owen 1.30 4.45

Hugo Palmer

1.30, 2.05, 3.40, 4.10, 4.45

Kevin Philippart de Foy

3.40

Ollie Sangster

3.40

George Scott

3.40

R. Mike Smith

3.40

Callum Rodriguez 4.10

M. P. Sheehy

2.05

Ethan Tindall

1.30 4.45

Jason Watson 1.30, 2.05, 4.45

Nigel Tinkler

2.05

Roger Varian

3.05

Mark Walford 4.10

Michael Wigham 1.30

Ian Williams 3.05 3.40 4.10

A ND RACE COURSE BOO KMAKERS

HOW TO PLACE A BET WITH A RACECOURSE BOOKMAKER 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.

• 4 or fewer runners - win only

• 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

It’s hard to rule any out, especially with six last-time-out winners in the ﬁeld. Slight preference is for DAPPER VALLEY, who warrants respect off a pair of recent wins, while Stratusnine might not be far away either.

WIN: DAPPER VALLEY

DANGER: STRATUSNINE

Representing last year’s winning connections, DONEGAL ROSE wasn’t beaten far on debut at Leicester and should improve for the experience. Undercover Affair rates the main threat, while Paper View also commands respect under top jockey Sean Levey.

WIN: DONEGAL ROSE

DANGER: UNDERCOVER AFFAIR

Aidan O’Brien has won seven of the last nine renewals, and it’s no surprise to see CONSTITUTION RIVER a warm order to continue that record. He has the strongest juvenile form and shaped as if this trip would suit. Morshdi may lack his class but has the beneﬁt of a run, while Flushing Meadows can keep improving as a three-year-old, also arrives match-ﬁt, and isn’t to be discounted.

WIN: CONSTITUTION RIVER

DANGER: BAY OF BRILLIANCE

This prestigious staying race can go the way of JAN BRUEGHAL, who can be forgiven for bumping into top-class rival Calandagan on his last two starts. Last year’s winner, Illinois, needs to ﬁnd 9lbs with him on ratings. Al Qareem, who has the beneﬁt of a run, could make the frame.

WIN: JAN BRUEGHEL

DANGER: AL QAREEM

The form of FACTUAL’s Newcastle win in December is working out well, with the third winning next time. An opening handicap mark of 86 looks workable and he’s had the beneﬁt of two runs this year McMurray was a rapid improver last term but needs to prove his sharpness, while I’m Just Ken is respected on handicap debut for the local Hugo Palmer yard.

WIN: FACTUAL

DANGER: I’M JUST KEN

This competitive handicap is hard to assess, but marginal preference can be afforded to top weight CELEBORN. Completing just one start in 2025, connections have had an interrupted time but his 2yo form is strong and he looked a top-class prospect when winning at Epsom on his last start a year ago. Let’s Dream ended the year on a high with a nineteen-runner success at York and can go close again here under Hector Crouch.

WIN: CELEBORN

DANGER: LET’S DREAM

A chance can be taken on Karl Burke’s second string HIGH STORM, who shaped as though a mile and a half would suit when mid-division at Newmarket last time. Moment Of Light and Mythical Bay have the form to get involved, while Be The Standard boasts strong novice/maiden form and is interesting over this trip second time in a handicap.

WIN: HIGH STORM

DANGER: BE THE STANDARD

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LAST YEAR’S WINNERS

The second day of the 2025 Boodles May Festival, Ladies’ Day, included the Boodles Raindance Dee Stakes and the Ladbrokes Big Value You Can Bet On Ormonde Stakes.

The opening race of the day, The CAA Stellar Handicap Stakes, gave Oisin Murphy his first win of the day on the Hugo Palmer-trained Roman Dragon. Frontrunner Rosenpur set a fast pace yet the winner remained in touch with the lead and displayed his impressive turn of foot in the final 110yds to burst through the field and seize victory at 8/1.

Oisin Murphy racked up a double in short fashion in the second race, the British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes. Perched on the Ubettabelieveit gelding Tricky Tel, the pair pressed Davvy in lead before sweeping to an unmatchable lead off the home turn, returning a three and a half length victory over the ﬁeld of ten.

Having bided their time for long enough, it was time for the Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore Chester dream team to swing into action in the next, the Boodles Raindance Dee Stakes, ﬁelding Mount Kilimanjaro at evens. The French-bred son of Siyouni broke well and kept in touch with leaders, yet looked at one point to lose concentration and drop back in the ﬁeld. When asked the question

however, he justiﬁed his favour with a relentless run down the outside to reel in his rivals High Stock and Great David, denying Oisin Murphy a treble in the process.

The Ballydoyle show continued in the next, the Ladbrokes Big Value You Can Bet On Ormonde Stakes, won in emphatic fashion by Illinois. Trailing frontrunner Al Qareem all round, Moore and his mount bided their time until the final turn, when with textbook timing they took advantage of a mistake by the leader and sprang to the head of the field. Briefly challenged by the

Paddy The Squire

dual-purpose hurdler-turned-ﬂatrunner Absurde, Illinois dug deep to ﬁnd second wind and secure the win.

The next race of day two finally gave a look in to other trainers in the seven and a half furlong Louise Keegan Handicap Stakes. Jumping up the inside, the George Bougheytrained El Burhan was quickly swallowed by the pack and pressed against the rail. Making his way up the field methodically, Jim Crowley took advantage of finally getting clear to switch his mount on in the final 110yds and held off all rivals to clinch the win, in a tightly contested finish that looked more like a war charge for minor placings.

The penultimate race was the Halliwell Jones Handicap. Amid a ﬁeld of fourteen, Paddy The Squire broke keenly but was reminded to

settle down in the hands of Andrew Mullen. Biding time in a packed midﬁeld, the well-backed gelding was eventually pushed to lead a furlong out and, despite challengers, kept on to take the win and close the day in thrilling fashion.

Ladies’ Day was seen out by the Oxford Natural Handicap Stakes, run over a mile and four furlongs. The favourite, Lady Vivian, broke strongly and despite carrying top weight pressed a strong tempo in lead that her rivals could not meet. The last two furlongs became merely a formality as once Hector Crouch said go, she switched on the speed and left the rest of the ﬁeld in the dust for a storming ﬁnish to the day’s racing.

Tricky Tel

BE ST DRE SSED COMP ETITI ON

FACTS & STATS

Oisin Murp hy an d Hugo Palmer got th e day off to an exce llent st ar t last year, teaming up to win with Roman Dragon The six-year-o ld kept on we ll inside the ﬁ nal furlong to se e off th e dang er from Rose np ur who was only half a le ngth be hind in se cond This was Muprhy ’s se cond win in thre e year s having won in 2023 on board Nymp hadora

FIRST RACE 1.30

THE CAA STELL AR HANDICAP STAKES (CL ASS 2)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £45000

Owners Prize Money 1st £18284, 2nd £9144, 3rd £4572, 4th £2286, 5th £1143, 6th £572.

(Penalty Value £23193) 9 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a ﬁve furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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.

JAKAJARO (IRE) (23) 33550-1 D

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

O Mrs Fitri Hay Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Godolphin JMH Group S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in last season’s Steward Cup and proved better than ever when ending a long losing run with a dominant victory at Newmarket on return. Still well treated on the best of his form, and with cheekpieces back on, he makes plenty of appeal in his bid to follow up. TFRHHHHH BHA100

2 DUBAI BLING (IRE) (35) 23-3001 4 9-10 (4)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Millicent Fawcett Billy Loughnane J

O Hussey Owen Wholey

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate III Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort wasn’t inconvenienced by a tardy start when doubling his career tally in a 16-runner handicap at Sakhir (Bahrain) last time, though has more on his plate back over the minimum trip at this track. TFRHHIII BHA98

3 ROMAN DRAGON

(GB) (12) 2-05000 CD 7 9-7 (3)

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

O Nick Hughes & Owen Promotions Ltd

B Owen Promotions Ltd

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched a seventh course victory in a Listed race here last summer Quiet return to Britain at Leicester last time and quickly ﬁnds himself back on the same mark as when successful in this race 12 months ago. TFRHHHII BHA95

4 ATOMIC FORCE (IRE) (30) 53-0110 D

7 9-6 (6)

Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Atlas Silk Hector Crouch J

O Mr P. K. Siu Edward Bethell, Middleham T

B David Barry

TIMEFORM VIEW On the up when landing back-to-back handicaps on the all-weather and is best forgiven his hat-trick bid at Pontefract last time, having been unable to get tucked in from a tricky draw TFRHHHII BHA94

STRATUSNINE

(IRE) (49) 012-U52

Br B g Far Above (IRE) - Teide Lady

O STRATUS9 Consulting Limited

4 9-4 (7)

Jason Watson J

Hugo Palmer Malpas T

B Gerry Flannery Developments Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Two-time winner chased home a better-treated one in a useful sprint at Newcastle (6f) last time and looks interesting making his ﬁrst handicap start on turf, with a strongly-run 5f likely to prove right up his street. TFRHHHHI BHA92

6 DAPPER VALLEY (IRE) (4) 000311 C D

9-2(in 5lb ex) (9)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Colgin Christian Howarth (3) J

O Deva Racing JH

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Gce Farm Ltd Deva Racing Group, Vault Money S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has exploited a reduced mark with a pair of quick-ﬁre victories at Leicester/Salisbury (4 days ago) since rejoining James Owen. Headstrong sort will likely ﬁnd this run to suit, though a 5lb penalty/step up in grade may prevent the hat-trick. TFRHHHII BHA85

7 SMART VISION (GB) (11) 3110-00 D 5 9-1 (8)

Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Bahamadam Lewis Edmunds J

O Mr J. E. Abbey and New Vision Bloodstock Jessica Macey, Doncaster T

B J. P. Repard Jessica Macey Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times last year but had no excuses second time up this season at Nottingham, and the handicapper hasn’t offered any respite. TFRHHIII BHA89 (-2)

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

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Enchanted Princess

O Mr A Tattersall & Partner

9-1 (11)

Ethan Tindall (5) J

Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T

B M. E. Broughton Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Ascot in August but ended last season with a whimper and has fared little better in either start this year Does have a ﬁne record at this track, though. TFRHHIII BHA89

9

SEVEN QUESTIONS (IRE) (12) 0000-36 D BF 5 9-1 (1)

Br B g Kodiac - Get Up And Dance

O Mrs Fitri Hay

Tom Marquand J

Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud JMH Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third on reappearance at Pontefract and while unable to back that up when extending a long losing run at Ripon last time, he’s handily treated and well drawn. TFRHHHII BHA89

10 CANON’S HOUSE (GB) (3) 5100-62 D 5 8-13 (5)

Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Swiss Dream Joanna Mason J

O M McHale, J Munroe, M Guy & D Walshe Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Lordship Stud Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time winner could be ahead of the handicapper having gone close from this mark at Beverley on Monday Looks the type to beneﬁt from the addition of ﬁrst-time headgear and is expected to go well up in grade. TFRHHHHI BHA87

11 RUBY’S

PROFIT

(IRE) (3) 3054-04 D

4 8-13 (2)

Br B f Proﬁtable (IRE) - Breedj (IRE) Jack Doughty J

O Spratt Properties Ltd Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Mylestown Farms Ltd Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Speedy type stepped up markedly on her comeback when fourth at Bath on Monday and while she’ll probably beneﬁt from the removal of a hood this is a much deeper race. TFRHHIII BHA87

12 ARKLOW LAD (IRE) (30) 126-131 D

(IRE) 8-12

4 8-12 (13)

Br B c Kuroshio (AUS) - Ella Fitzgerald (IRE) J

O The Horse Watchers 6 Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Hyde Park Stud Timeform S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2 wins from 3 starts for current yard in a similar event at Pontefract, going through the race with more ﬂuency in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces, though stall 13 is likely to be a bigger obstacle than a 4lb rise. TFRHHHII BHA86

13 ROACH POWER (IRE) (20) 11010-0 D

7 8-11 (12)

Br Gr g Ribchester (IRE) - Evening Time (IRE) John Egan J

O Mrs A Tait & Jerry Stevens Michael Wigham, Newmarket T

B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Pandora X Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Given a considerate comeback run at Newbury following a productive 2025 and while capable of better with usual blinkers reﬁtted, stall 12 makes life tricky TFRHHHII BHA85

DECL ARED RUNNERS 13 2025: ROMAN DRAGON 6 9 8 Oisin Murphy 8-1 (Hugo Palmer) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2, 10 Blinkers worn by No. 13 Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7, 9.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-1 Roman Dragon (GB), 11-2 Seven Questions (IRE), 13-2 Canon’s House (GB), 7-1 Ruby’s Proﬁt (IRE), 15-2 Stratusnine (IRE), 11-1 Dapper Valley (IRE), 12-1 Dubai Bling (IRE), 25-1 Atomic Force (IRE), 33-1 Smart Vision (GB), Roach Power (IRE), 66-1 Vintage Clarets (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

STRATUSNINE could be well suited by this test and gets the vote. Canon’s House went close at Beverley on Monday and is feared, while 7-time Chester winner Roman Dragon is sure to be popular under Oisin Murphy from stall 3.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STRATUSNINE (IRE) 2.CANON’S HOUSE 3.ROMAN DRAGON

Don’t forget to bet on the 1:45 at HUNTINGDON.

FACTS & STATS

Hugo Palm er an d Oisin Murp hy made it a quick double on the day last year, with Tricky Te l cruisin g to a thre e-an d-a-quar te r le ngth success

The co lt presse d the leader an d was ridden to lead over a furlon g from the ﬁnish an d soon put the ra ce beyond doubt Ca ll Me By My Name was the close st ch alle nger in se cond

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 BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CL ASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old

Total prize fund £40000

Owners Prize Money 1st £16252, 2nd £8128, 3rd £4064, 4th £2032, 5th £1016, 6th £508 (Penalty Value £20616)

RACE DESCRIPTION

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

1 CATURRA LIGHTS (GB) (11) 3 9-7 (6)

Br Ch c Caturra (IRE) - Freckles M. P. Sheehy J

O East 11Limited Trainor and Partners Adrian Keatley, Malton T

B Shoreham Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty despite big odds when close third of 8 at Musselburgh on debut 11 days ago, travelling ﬂuently off the pace before running on well. Boasts the best form of those that have run and is open to improvement so he’s one to take seriously TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 DUBAI CHAMPION (IRE) (-)

Br B c Persian Force (IRE) - Sundiata

9-7 (3)

Cam Hardie J

O Future Champions Racing Syn & Ben Haslam Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Middlelane Farm My Future Champion S

TIMEFORM VIEW 40,000 gns 2-y-o Persian Force colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 6f Mansa Musa and 9f winner Galileo Noir Dam 6f winner Well drawn but stable not renowned for juvenile winners and he looks best watched. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 FURTURRA (GB) (3) 64

Br Ch g Caturra (IRE) - Fairy Stories

9-7 (4)

Duran Fentiman J

O Nick Bradley Racing 4 & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B S. D. Knipe & C. Paterson Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Still green and no progress from debut run when fourth of 9 at Beverley 3 days ago. Has experience on his side but has been slowly away both starts and is hard to fancy here. TFRHHIII BHA-

KOODINI (IRE) (-)

Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Magical Dreamer (IRE)

O The Fifteen 39ers

9-7 (2)

Jason Watson J

Hugo Palmer Malpas T

B Merribelle Irish Farm Limited Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW €20,000 yearling. Kodi Bear colt. Well drawn for a stable that targets this meeting and has already had 2-y-o winners this year Could well be subject of market support and is a newcomer to note from a very handy draw TFRHHHII BHA-

5 PAPER VIEW

(IRE)

(32) 4 BF

Br B c Lucky Vega (IRE) - Chatham Islands (USA)

O Middleham Park Racing LXXIX & Partner

9-7 (11)

Sean Levey J

Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Lynn Lodge Stud Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW €60,000 buy who showed ability amidst greenness when fourth of 10 at Bath in a novice (5/2F) in April. Entitled to improve for that experience but widest stall could be a major stumbling block. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 UNDERCOVER AFFAIR (IRE) (10) 4

Br Gr g Havana Grey - Secret Romance

O Stuart Banks & David Evans

9-7

(9)

John Egan J

David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Tally-Ho Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability when frunning on fourth of 7 in a maiden at Bath over 5.7f (12/1) on debut 10 days ago. Entitled to improve. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 ANDALNADE (IRE) (-)

Br Br f Showcasing - Music And Dance

9-2 (1)

Lewis Edmunds J

O Reliance Racing & Partner Nigel Tinkler Malton T

B Mr Emir Alkas

TIMEFORM VIEW €52,000 foal, 37,000 gns yearling. Showcasing ﬁlly Half-sister to useful 9.4f winner Sacramento and 7f winner Harvard Sound. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner Starts out in tongue strap and will have to be especially sharp to make use of stall 1. TFRHHIII BHA-

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8 DONEGAL ROSE (IRE) (12)

9-2 (7)

Br B f Kodiac - My Kathleen (IRE) Oisin Murphy J

O Cannon Morris Owen Wilson Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Kodiac filly who was fifth of 12 on debut at Leicester 12 days ago, showing promise despite late interference costing a frame finish. Open to improvement and whilst not quite as well berthed as stablemate Koodini, she is the mount of Oisin Murphy TFRHHHII BHA-

9 JAZZ QUEEN (IRE) (22)

Br B f Too Darn Hot - Close Quarters (IRE)

9-2 (10)

Tom Marquand J

O Mr D. R. Passant Hugo Palmer Malpas T

B Luas Bloodstock Greenhous Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW €210,000 purchase who is a half-sister to Winter Power Sixth of 8 on debut at Newmarket (5f) 22 days ago, slowly away and racing solo near side Entitled to improve but draw could have been kinder TFRHHHII BHA-

10 PENNY CAPRI (IRE) (-)

Br B f Minzaal (IRE) - Dilawara (FR)

O Cambrianway Ltd

9-2 (5)

Billy Loughnane J

David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Mareshah Stud Cambrianway Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 2-y-o Minzaal filly First foal of a 6.5f-1m winning dam who is half-sister to useful 1m winner Diyani. Starts out fitted with a hood but is well bred and stable is capable of readying one first time up. Market will guide. TFRHHHHI BHA-

11 SUNRISE AT DAWN (GB) (22) 5

Br B f Tasleet - Quica

O Mr Peter Onslow

B Peter Onslow

9-2

(8)

Sam James J

Craig Lidster, Malton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred for longer trips and shaped in kind when ﬁfth of 11 in novice at Beverley (5f) on debut 3 weeks ago, slowly into stride before keeping on ﬁnal 1f Open to improvement but this test may well prove on the sharp side. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECL ARED RUNNERS 11 2025: TRICKY TEL 2 9 7 Oisin Murphy 5-6 (Hugo Palmer) 10 ran

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 10

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 7.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Caturra Lights (GB), 6-1 Penny Capri (IRE), 7-1 Koodini (IRE), Undercover Affair (IRE), Donegal Rose (IRE), 8-1 Paper View (IRE), 10-1 Jazz Queen (IRE), 25-1 Andalnade (IRE), 28-1 Dubai Champion (IRE), Sunrise At Dawn (GB), 33-1 Furturra (GB)

CATURRA LIGHTS produced a promising debut effort and sets the standard on form so may prove up to getting off the mark. Penny Capri looks interesting ﬁrst time up, while trainer Hugo Palmer boasts a strong hand and the betting needs monitoring in assessing his trio.

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D E E ST AK ES

H I S T O R Y

TODAY is Dee day And that’s especially true for the owners, trainers and jockeys of any of the runners in this afternoon’s HomeServe Dee Stakes who still harbour Classic aspirations. With just over three weeks until the Derby and Oaks at Epsom, the time for pretenders to stake a claim is now.

First staged in 1813, the Dee Stakes is the third and final Classic trial to be run during the Boodles May Festival. While the Chester Vase for colts and Cheshire Oaks for fillies, both of which took place here yesterday, have emerged as more influential trials for Epsom in recent times, the Dee Stakes remains a valuable Listed race in its own right, and one steeped in tradition.

The last horse to win the Dee Stakes and the Epsom Derby in the same season is Kris Kin in 2003. Kris Kin ﬁnished only 15th on his debut before winning an ordinary Doncaster maiden in two runs in the autumn of 2002. Such

uninspiring form saw him sent off the unconsidered 20-1 outsider of just four runners for the Dee Stakes. Big Bad Bob had won his ﬁnal four races as a two-year-old and was a red-hot 4-9 favourite to make it ﬁve.

Despite being officially rated 20lb superior to Kris Kin, Big Bad Bob had no answer to the devastating burst of speed jockey Fergal Lynch conjured from Kris Kin inside the furlong.Reigning ﬁve-time champion jockey Keiren Fallon was on board Big Bad Bob that day. But as No1 rider to Kris Kin’s trainer Sir Michael Stoute, Irishman Fallon took over for Kris Kin’s victory at Epsom, where he again swooped late to overtake The Great Gatsby, and deny his trainer Aidan O’Brien a third consecutive Derby following wins for Galileo and High Chaparral.

Fallon had earlier steered Oath to the same Dee Stakes-Epsom Derby double in 1999. After winning the Dee Stakes by ﬁve lengths, Oath then provided his trainer Sir Henry

Capulet

Cecil with the last of his four Derby victories at Epsom, and Fallon his ﬁrst.

Other notable modern-day winners include Pentire (1995) and Sir Harry Lewis (1987). Along with Teenoso, Pentire was arguably the best horse Newmarket trainer Geoff Wragg handled during a 25-year career. Following an undistinguished two-year-old season, Pentire developed into a top-class middledistance performer at three, winning six of his seven races in 1995, including the Group 1 Irish Champion Stakes.

In the other, he lost out by only a neck to that season’s Epsom Derby and subsequent Arc winner Lammtarra in the Group 1 King George and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot – a race Pentire would himself win 12 months later.

Sir Harry Lewis is one of a record 11 Dee Stakes winners to be trained by Barry Hills. After his 1987 victory here, under French-based American rider Cash Asmussen, Sir Harry Lewis went on to land the Irish Derby – a race delayed for 50 minutes by a hoax bomb warning – and, in turn, give Ulster jockey John Reid his only triumph in his home Derby.

In recent years, Aidan O’Brien has extended his May Festival dominance to this race as well. The Irish trainer having scored in seven of the last eight renewals of this contest, most recently with Mount Kilimanjaro who shined in a strong ﬁeld for victory last year.

FACT FILE

Conditions: 3-y-o colts and geldings only

Race distance: 1m 2f about 70yds Prize money: £100,000 total prize fund

Previous Winners

2015

NOT SO SLEEPY

Jim Crowley / Hughie Morrison

2:21.00s

2016

VIREN’S ARMY

Silvestre De Sousa / Richard Hannon

2:11.48s

2017

CLIFFS OF MOHER

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:10.85s

2018

ROSTROPOVICH

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:12.33s

2019

CIRCUS MAXIMUS

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:16.51s

2021

EL DRAMA

Andrea Atzeni / Roger Varian

2:14.15s

2022

STAR OF INDIA

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:12.25s

2023

SAN ANTONIO

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:19.90s

2024

CAPULET (now named Romantic Thor)

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:10.57s

2025

MOUNT KILIMANJARO

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:12.89s

Mount Kilimanjaro (L)

Last year’s renewal of the Boodles Raindance Dee Stakes extended Aidan O’Brien’s dominance over the May Festival, with a thrilling win by Mount Kilimanjaro.

Ballydoyle sent two out to the race amid a strong ﬁeld of seven. Isambard Brunel, an American-bred Justify colt, would seem to have planned to act as pacemaker for his stablemate, breaking strongly and jumping to an early lead.

However, Great David broke wide under Tom Marquand, and was steered to cut across on the ﬁrst turn to take up the lead. The son of Ribchester raced strongly and forced the ﬁeld to fall in quick behind him to not be left in the dust. Isambard Brunel was joined by Andrew Balding’s High Stock a length and a half on his heels.

The pack set a blistering pace along the back stretch, and the foremost Ballydoyle colt soon ran out of puff and fell back, yet the eventual winner looked as if

L A S T YE AR ’S D E E ST AK ES

he was simply being comfortably nudged along, biding his time along the ﬂanks of Hott Shott and Mirabeau and waiting for the right moment.

As his stablemate faded into the distance behind him, Ryan Moore tapped the accelerator on Mount Kilimanjaro with his trademark precision timing. The French-bred surged past his rivals with an indifatigable turn of foot, eating up the ground to reel in both Calla Lagoon and Great David in easy fashion. The valiant High Stock put up a ﬁne challenge, but he too was eventually overcome.

Mount Kilimanjaro’s unsual large white blaze crossed the line ahead by a neck, cementing his trainer’s legendary status in this race.

FACTS & STATS THE BOODLES RAINDANCE DEE STAKES

Aidan O’ Brien an d Ryan Moore ensured it was four consecutive vic tories in this contest with Mount Kilim anjaro ﬁ ghting off High Stock to win by a ne ck in thrilling fashi on The highly-rated son of Siyouni was in touch with th e leading pack in the early st ages before takin g th e lead insi de the closing stretch Despite th e dange r from High Stock, O’ Brien and Moore we re triumphant once again.

THE BOODLES

RAINDANCE DEE

STAKES

(CL ASS 1) (Listed Race)

for three yrs old colts and geldings

Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £44560, 2nd £18290, 3rd £9150, 4th £4570, 5th £2290, 6th £1140 (Penalty Value £56710)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This one mile, two furlongs contest for three-year-old colts and geldings 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.

colours no horse

1 MORSHDI (GB) (22) 21-1

9-5 (1)

Br Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Into The Mystic (IRE) Tom Marquand J

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled clear of the rest when going down narrowly on debut at Sandown in September and didn’t need to improve to go one better at York (1m, good) the following month. Created a very favourable impression when picking up where he left off in the Feilden Stakes (9f) and he’ll stay at least this far TFRHHHHI BHA111

2 SHAYEM (IRE) (22) 1311-05

Br B c King of Change - Sounds of April (IRE)

9-5 (2)

Pierre-Louis Jamin J

O Mr Abdulrazaq Mohamdi K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Mr Abdul Razaq Mohamdi KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off productive 2-y-o campaign with a decisive display in a Listed event at Pontefract (1m, heavy) during the autumn. Switch to dirt was perhaps the reason for a poor display in Saudi Arabia in February and while he ran better in the Feilden Stakes 3 weeks ago, he has work to do with Morshdi. TFRHHIII BHA104

3 CONSTITUTION RIVER (FR)

(257) 211-

9-2 (4)

Br B c Wootton Bassett - Chuppy (FR) Ryan Moore J

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

B S.A.R.L. LG Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to high ﬁgure for a beaten 2-y-o on debut when a short-head second to Distant Storm on debut at Newmarket last summer Landed the odds at Galway soon after before taking rise to Group 2 company in his stride in Futurity Stakes at the Curragh (all 7f). Good sort physically and expected to stay TFRHHHHH BHA112

4 FLUSHING MEADOWS (USA)

(25) 122-0 BF

9-2 (6)

Br B c Wootton Bassett - Hence (IRE) W. M. Lordan J

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

B Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive debut winner of 6f Curragh maiden before ﬁne second in Group 3 there later in June. Looked the type to go on improving but odds-on second in 7f Tyros Stakes the following month in ﬁnal 2-y-o start. Better than result when eighth of 11 to Thesecretadversary in Red Rocks Stakes on return. TFRHHHII BHA102

5 GENERIC (IRE) (26) 21

9-2 (3)

Br B g Kameko (USA) - Adalene Oisin Murphy J

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

B Adalene Partners

TIMEFORM VIEW Already gelded son of Kameko who shaped well when a head second in 1m maiden at Kempton on debut in March and conﬁrmed that promise in no uncertain terms when making all at Yarmouth 4 weeks ago (1m). Another jolt of progress required at this level up in distance. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 GOLDEN STORY (IRE) (195) 1-

9-2 (5)

Br Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - October Queen (IRE) Clifford Lee J

O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lope De Vega brother to smart 1m-1 1/4m winner Arabian Force, closely related to useful 6f-9.5f winner Smart Hero and he looked a ﬁne prospect when a ready debut winner (value for plenty extra) on heavy ground at Doncaster in October (1m). In the right hands to leave that bare form behind on return. TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECL ARED RUNNERS 6 2025: MOUNT KILIMANJARO (FR) 3 9 2 Ryan Moore EVENS (Aidan O’Brien) 7 ran

Probable S.P.’s: EVENS Constitution River (FR), 3-1 Morshdi (GB), 17-2 Flushing Meadows (USA), 12-1 Golden Story (IRE), 18-1 Shayem (IRE), Generic (IRE)

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

CONSTITUTION RIVER produced a dominant display when signing off his 2-y-o season in perfect fashion in the Futurity Stakes, a race that has thrown up several subsequent Classic winners. He’s raced exclusively at 7f to date but hopes are high he will stay this far and he can continue Aidan O’Brien’s stranglehold of this race. Morshdi is borderline smart and with race ﬁtness on his side, is expected to provide stiff opposition.

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ORMONDE, who won all 16 races in his career including the English Triple Crown in 1886, was widely regarded as the greatest horse of the 19th Century. To some, he’s arguably the greatest racehorse to have lived. Either way, his legacy has been celebrated here at Chester since 1936, when the Ormonde Stakes was staged for the ﬁrst time.

Foaled in 1883, Ormonde was a son of the proliﬁc winning racemare Lily Agnes, after whom the opening race of the Boodles May Festival is named. Ormonde won all three races he contested as a two-year-old, including the Criterion and Dewhurst Stakes in the space of only 48 hours.

He won his ﬁrst Classic, the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, on his ﬁrst run of his three-year-old campaign; then added a second when he landed the Epsom Derby on his next start. Further wins followed in the St James’s Palace Stakes and the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot, en route to Doncaster, where his victory in the St Leger saw Ormonde become only the fourth horse in history to win the Triple Crown of British Classics. Ormonde

O R M O N D E

S T A K E S H I S T O R Y

won the Champion Stakes in 1886, and the Rous Memorial and a second Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot on consecutive days during his ﬁnal season in 1887. That last-named race proved the most challenging of Ormonde’s career. Although he eventually mastered old adversary Minting in an epic duel, a wind ailment he inherited from his dam Lily Agnes had become so acute it was said his “choking ﬁght for breath could be heard all over the racecourse”.

Ormonde was retired by his owner Hugh Grosvenor, the 1st Duke of Westminster, to stand at his Eaton Hall stud, just south of Chester. Much was anticipated of Ormonde’s second career as stallion, but fertility issues meant he sired only eight foals that would race in Britain. Despite this, one of them, Orme, proved a champion in his own right, winning a string of top races including the Eclipse twice, the Sussex Stakes and the Champion Stakes.

Fittingly, the Group 3 Ormonde Stakes has been won by numerous top-class horses down the decades.

Hamish (L)

From the esteemed stayer

Alycidon (1949) and Tulyar (1952) during its early days, through to Indiana (1965), who was also a Chester Vase winner, and Classic winners Blakeney (1970), Crow (1977) and Teenoso (1984).

Its most celebrated winners of recent times include Daliapour (2000), Harbinger (2010), St Nicholas Abbey (2011) and Brown Panther (2014), who was jointly-owned by former Liverpool, Manchester United and England footballer Michael Owen, and trained locally at Manor House Stables by Tom Dascombe.

There was also a Royal success in 2016 with Dartmouth, owned by Her Majesty The Queen and a record sixth winner in this race for trainer Sir Michael Stoute. Lester Piggott, Pat Eddery and Ryan Moore are the leading jockeys with ﬁve victories apiece, while there have been three dual winners –Sovrango (1962, 1963), Shambo (1993, 1994) and St Expedit (2001, 2002).

Hamish won the race in both 2022 and 2023 for William Haggas and Tom Marquand, whilst 2024’s renewal of this race saw the Aidan O’Brientrained Point Lonsdale cruise to a six-and-a-half length victory. That win saw O’Brien and jockey Ryan Moore make it three wins in the last six renewals, improved again in 2025 when Illinois dug deep to make it four from seven.

FACT FILE

Conditions: 4-y-o and upwards

Race distance: 1m 5f about 84yds

Prize money: £140,000 total prize fund

Previous Winners

2015

CLEVER COOKIE

Graham Lee / Peter Niven

3:03.10s

2016

DARTMOUTH

Ryan Moore / Sir Michael Stoute

2:58.70s

2017

WESTERN HYMN

Frankie Dettori / John Gosden

2:52.69s

2018

IDAHO

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:53.27s

2019

MORANDO

Silvestre de Sousa / Andrew Balding

3:00.66s

2021

JAPAN

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:58.01s

2022

HAMISH

Tom Marquand / William Haggas

2:55.99s

2023

HAMISH

Tom Marquand / William Haggas

3:06.02s

2024

POINT LONSDALE

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:49.17s

2025

ILLINOIS

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:55.74s

Illinois (L)

The 2025 running of the Ormonde Stakes was a thrilling contest, and once again Aidan O’Brien stole the show with an impressive display of freshness from Illinois amid a hot ﬁeld of rivals. Fresh from a break and having the ﬁrst run of his season here at Chester, the four-year old son of Galileo bided his time and moved at the perfect moment to secure victory.

The pace was determined by Karl Burke’s Al Qareem, who jumped into his favoured position of frontrunner right from the start. Leading the ﬁeld by up to four lengths at times, Sam James settled his mount into a strong pace, playing to his strengths and depth of heart to try and outpace his rivals over the 1m 5f distance.

Nevertheless, the daunting sight of Ryan Moore and Illinois in his slipstream was not to be shaken off, and at every moment the pair tracked their rival like a heat-seeking missile, creeping closer and closer.

Also keeping on close behind was the Willie Mullins-trained, multi-talented Absurde, taking a break from top class hurdling in the hands of William Buick and relishing the good ground to travel in midﬁeld most of the way round.

L A S T YE AR ’S O R M O N D E S T A K E S

The game frontrunner kept on well, yet despite the dangers lurking behind, Al Qareem swung too wide on the final bend, leaving plenty of room wide open for Ryan Moore to tap the pedal and urge his mount into full gear. Illinois responded in bold fashion, surging to the head of the field. For a moment he looked as if he would leave his rivals in the dust but then the gas started to peter out. However, when briefly challenged by Absurde, who got up and appeared as if he would breeze past to the line, the sight of his rival in his wing mirrors stirred Illinois to dig deep and redouble his efforts, clinching a length and a quarter victory.

Al Qareem proved his stamina and found second wind to seize second, followed by Absurde, with the Gary & Josh Moore trained Mondo Man in forth.

Illinois’ impressive performance last year highlighted his grit, stamina and sharpness, qualities we hope to view again today as he returns to defend his crown. Yet Al Qareem also returns, and is today the day the frontrunner keeps his lead?

FACTS & STATS

Illin ois dug de ep to se cure vic tory he re last year for Aidan O’ Brien an d Ryan Moore With exp er t timing , th e son of Galile o was sh aken up to take th e lead from frontrunner Al Qare em , in a hotly conteste d fly to the fi nish which saw Willie Mullin’s Absurde al so get invo lved The Ballydoy le runne r outl aste d th e fi eld an d swept to victory in a thrillin g ra ce

THE

LADBROKES

ORMONDE STAKES (CL ASS 1) (Group 3)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £150000

RACE DESCRIPTION

Owners Prize Money 1st £66840, 2nd £27435, 3rd £13725, 4th £6855, 5th £3435, 6th £1710 (Penalty Value £85065) colours no horse

This one mile and ﬁve furlongs race for four-year-olds and upwards is a Group 3 contest – a race which can only bettered by a Group 1 or 2. Many of the runners will have already posted form well above average and some may use this as a stepping-stone to even greater things. Initially the weights are allocated on the basis of age and sex before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to lining up here – 3lb to Group 3 winners, 5lb for a Group 2 or 7lb to those successful in a Group 1.

1 SONS AND LOVERS (GB) (40) 4513-14

Br B g Study of Man (IRE) - So In Love

O H. O. S. Syndicate

B Miss K. Rausing

9-7 (2)

Dylan Browne McMonagle J

Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart middle-distance stayer who picked up plenty of prize money in the Middle East this year but ﬁrmly up against conceding weight all round in this strong Group 3. TFRHHIII BHA112

2 AL QAREEM (IRE) (33) 14313-1 C

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Moqla

9-5 (8)

Clifford Lee J

O Nick Bradley Racing 33, Burke & partner K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart front runner who won 4 times in 2025, including twice at this level. As good as ever when defying penalty in Listed race at Musselburgh last month but work to do on these terms (in receipt of 2lb when second to Illinois in this last year). TFRHHHII BHA114

BEYLERBEYI

(GB) (34) 31-3223 BF

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Gherdaiya

6 9-2 (3)

Billy Loughnane J

O Midtech 2 Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Al Shaqab Racing Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed fine 2025 campaign, the highlight of which was his victory in the Cesarewitch. Solid efforts in defeat on all-weather this year confirming his versatility trip wise, but plenty to find up against this calibre of opposition TFRHHIII BHA101

4 ILLINOIS (IRE) (235) 21/1220- CD

5 9-2 (6)

Br B h Galileo (IRE) - Danedrop (IRE) W. M. Lordan J

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

B Coolmore

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Group 2 winner at 3 and made a winning reappearance in this last season. Just as good when runner-up in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and Goodwood Cup but effort in Irish St Leger ﬁnal start was most disappointing. Must be given another chance though Ryan Moore prefers Jan Brueghel. TFRHHHHI BHA116

5 JAN BRUEGHEL

(IRE) (285) 111/214-

5 9-2 (4)

Br B h Galileo (IRE) - Devoted To You (IRE) Ryan Moore J

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

B Barronstown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Unraced at 2 but won all 4 starts at 3 yrs, notably the St Leger at Doncaster Career best when holding off Calandagan in the Coronation Cup at Epsom last summer Not seen to best effect in King George ﬁnal start and the class act here back up in trip on return. TFRHHHHH

6 MOUNT ATLAS (GB) (33) 51024-2 5 9-2 (7)

Br B g Masar (IRE) - Highland Pass Oisin Murphy J

O Kingsclere Racing Club Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Kingsclere Stud Kingsclere Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a handicap at Ascot prior to creditable second in Listed event at Chester in September Pulled a long way clear of the rest when 1/2-length second of 6 to Al Qareem in Listed race at Musselburgh on return but 2lb worse off with winner here. TFRHHIII BHA107

7 RAHIEBB (GB) (236) 222342- 4 9-2 (1)

Br B c Frankel - Playful Sound Ray Dawson J

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Newsells Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in defeat since making a winning debut at Newcastle last season, notably when just failing to reel in Scandinavia in St Leger at Doncaster ﬁnal start. Probably would prefer a stiffer test than this but he’s a deﬁnite contender TFRHHHHI BHA115

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

REAL

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Laganore (IRE)

O Macable Partnership

Joe Leavy J

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Newtown Anner Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable veteran but produced a rare below-par run at Kempton last time and isn’t up to this level. TFRHIIII BHA103

DECL ARED RUNNERS 8

2025: ILLINOIS (IRE) 4 9 7 Ryan Moore 6-5 (Aidan O’Brien) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P.’s: 6-4 Jan Brueghel (IRE), 10-3 Illinois (IRE), 7-2 Rahiebb (GB), 12-1 Al Qareem (IRE), 22-1 Sons And Lovers (GB), 33-1 Mount Atlas (GB), 40-1 Beylerbeyi (GB), 80-1 Real Dream (IRE)

Aidan O’Brien has won this a record 7 times and holds a very strong hand with JAN BRUEGHEL and last year’s winner Illinois, the former the one to beat on his Coronation Cup win last summer St Leger runner-up Rahiebb is another to consider in what is a strong renewal.

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FACTS & STATS

Jim Crowley guided his mount to a ke en victor y amid a hotly contested ﬁ eld in this race last year

Caught up in midﬁ eld from the st ar t, El Burh an was pressed against the rail an d lo oked to be locked in until a gap op en ed up in the straight , at which point he let loose and surged into a close lead, defeating Go d Of War by a ne ck

FIFTH RACE 3.40

THE XENON WORKPL ACE HANDICAP STAKES (CL ASS 2)

for three yrs old

Total prize fund £45000

Owners Prize Money 1st £18284, 2nd £9144, 3rd £4572, 4th £2286, 5th £1143, 6th £572.

RACE DESCRIPTION

(Penalty Value £23193) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 colours no horse

This is a seven and a half furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds only which have been rated from 0 to 105. 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 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95

ARCHER

ROYAL (IRE) (40) 130-0 9-9 (11)

Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Ahd (USA) William Buick J

O Godolphin John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Old Carhue Stud Emirates S

TIMEFORM VIEW 340,000 gns Blue Point gelding showed a sharp turn of foot to win on his Chelmsford debut. Seemed unsuited by the track for all that he showed better form in defeat at Newmarket on his next 2 outings but failed to impress with his response to pressure at Kempton on reappearance. Makes handicap bow TFRHHHII BHA97

2 GENTLE GEORGE

(GB) (201) 6116- 9-8 (2)

Br B c Sergei Prokoﬁev (CAN) - Mops Angel Clifford Lee J

O Mrs Camille Macdonald R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Michael Appleby

TIMEFORM VIEW Sergei Prokofiev colt who looked a useful prospect when winning 5f maiden at Sandown and 6f novice at Haydock (for Michael Appleby) in September Ran about as well as could be expected upped in grade at Ascot on final outing but opening mark looks stiff on first run for new yard up in trip. TFRHHIII BHA96

3 COMMAND THE STARS (IRE)

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

O James Paul Services To Industry Ltd

B Sunderland Holding INC

(22) 11210-0 D 9-6 (10)

Darragh Keenan J

George Scott, Newmarket T

James Paul Services To Industry Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 3 of his half-a-dozen starts at 2 yrs, most notably a French Listed race over 1m in September Limitations exposed in better company since, including at Newmarket on reappearance and now back down in grade. Hooded applied to help him settle better TFRHHHII BHA94

4

CABALLO GRANDE (GB) (20) 31-10

Br B c Ardad (IRE) - Mabinia (IRE)

9-6 (1)

Hector Crouch J

O Mr I. Madueke Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B David John Brown

Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise on turf debut before landing wide-margin all-weather wins in 6f maiden at Southwell and 7f novice at Wolverhampton. Found his progress coming to an abrupt half back on turf at Newbury last time, though. TFRHHIII BHA94

5 MOONFALL (IRE) (299) 2310-

Br B g Starman - Lealas Daughter (IRE)

9-2 (12)

Ryan Moore J

O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid George Boughey Newmarket T

B Empire Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive yearling who made the most of his experience switched to front-running tactics when off the mark in 6.5f novice at Newbury in June, suited by increase in trip. Well held in Group 2 at Newmarket the following month but back at realistic level on reappearance. Has been gelded. TFRHHHHI BHA90

6 MONARCH’S GOLD (GB) (34) 121-520 9-2 (3)

Br B c Too Darn Hot - Maid Up David Egan J

O Amo Racing Limited Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 6f novices at Kempton and Southwell last autumn. Back on the up with Southwell second in March but ran below-par in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces at Newcastle on latest start. Bred to stay this longer trip. TFRHHIII BHA90

7 UTMOST GOOD FAITH (GB) (33) 01-1146 D 9-1 (13)

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Lovers’ Gait (IRE) Jack Callan (3) J

O Middleham Park Racing CXIII & Partner George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Aston Mullins Stud & S. Barrow Esq Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Fairyhouse claimer on ﬁnal outing in Ireland and enhanced his form further on all-weather for new yard, winning back-to-back handicaps at up to 1m Rise in class seemed to ﬁnd him out at Kempton on penultimate outing and was too free back in handicap company at Musselburgh latest. TFRHHHII BHA89

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

MCMURRAY (IRE) (213) 62111- D

Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Nada

9-1 (5)

Billy Loughnane J

O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-made Mehmas colt who progressed well at 2 yrs, completing a hat-trick in a match race at Yarmouth (1m) on ﬁnal start in October Previous form reads well and further improvement could well be forthcoming this year TFRHHHHH BHA89

9 FACTUAL (IRE)

(77) 1-21

8-12 (9)

Br B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Drombeg Dream (IRE) Oisin Murphy J

O The Factual Partnership

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Philip McAuliffe Barberini Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 6f novice at Salisbury on debut last summer and shaped promisingly after 7 months off when second of 7 at Lingﬁeld (7f, 5/2) in January, ﬁnishing well. Showed a good attitude to resume winning ways at Newcastle (7f) since and remains open to improvement on this switch to handicap company TFRHHHHI BHA86

STRENGTH

OF SPIRIT

Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Tallow (IRE)

(IRE)

(12) 5121-13 C D

8-12 (7)

Sam James J

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXV & E Burke K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Tom Twomey Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gelded following a progressive juvenile campaign and he picked up where he left off when winning with something to spare on return at Musselburgh (1m). Shaped well when third of 8 in 1m handicap at Haydock since and remains a useful prospect. TFRHHHHI BHA86

11 AQUA BEAR (IRE) (166) 02021-

8-8 (8)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Malilla (IRE) Joanna Mason J

O Midtech Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Mrs Tina Cox Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Stood out on his form for Adrian McGuinness in Ireland and didn’t need to improve to get off the mark in 10-runner maiden at Newcastle (7f) in November More needed now entering handicaps but that’s not out of the question given his useful pedigree. Has been gelded. TFRHHHII BHA82

COOL MOLLY (IRE)

(22) 151211

Br B f Cotai Glory - Mollie The Moo (IRE)

8-7 (6)

Pierre-Louis Jamin J

O Nick Bradley Racing 15 & Partner Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T

B Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Has proven a different proposition this year, making it 4 wins from 6 starts with a decisive victory in 7f handicap at Southwell on most recent outing. Yet to race on turf, but she’s thriving on her racing so isn’t taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA81

13 KING OF THUNDER (GB) (202) 4601-

8-5 (4)

Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sun Tide Ray Dawson J

O Roudee Racing 17 Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B First Bloodstock Ltd Roudee Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on the back of a gelding operation to make a winning nursery debut at Haydock (7f) in October That form hasn’t worked out especially well, though. TFRHHHII BHA79

14 I’M JUST KEN (GB) (39) 355

8-4 (14)

Br Gr or Ro g Havana Grey - Two In The Pink (IRE) Cam Hardie J

O Pink Ladies Executive Ltd

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Theta Holding I, Inc Pink Ladies Executive Ltd, Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Havana Grey gelding who again ran to a fair level when ﬁfth of 12 in 7f novice at Doncaster (good to soft) in March, despite things not going ideally Makes handicap debut in a warm race and stall 14 doesn’t make things any easier TFRHHIII BHA78

DECL ARED RUNNERS 14 2025: EL BURHAN (IRE) 3 9 4 Jim Crowley 5-2 (George Boughey) 9 ran

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 14

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 5, 11.

Stewards Note:

CABALLO GRANDE: Following its run on 17/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-1 Factual (IRE), 6-1 McMurray (IRE), 8-1 Strength of Spirit (IRE), 17-2 Moonfall (IRE), 10-1 Cool Molly (IRE), 11-1 Archer Royal (IRE), 14-1 Aqua Bear (IRE), 16-1 King of Thunder (GB), 18-1 Command The Stars (IRE), Utmost Good Faith (GB), 22-1 I’m Just Ken (GB), 28-1 Caballo Grande (GB), Monarch’s Gold (GB), 40-1 Gentle George (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A 3-y-o handicap chock full of interesting sorts but perhaps none more so than MCMURRAY, who progressed well at 2 yrs and still looks on a favourable mark based on the strength of his form (beat the now 94-rated Crest of Light at Doncaster on penultimate outing). Factual cemented a positive start to his career with a determined success at Newcastle in February and remains open to improvement, while good cases can also be made for Strength of Spirit and the selection’s stablemate Moonfall.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MCMURRAY (IRE) 2.FACTUAL (IRE) 3.STRENGTH OF SPIRIT (IRE)

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FACTS & STATS

HALLIWELL JONES HANDICAP STAKES

Pa ddy The Squire overcame last year ’s busy ﬁ eld of four te en to se cure victory for traine r Iain Jardine an d jo ckey An drew Mulle n.

Ke pt on in touch with leade rs throughout , th e son of Go ld en Horn made headway into the lead with a furlon g to go an d fe nded off a ch alle nge from Austrian Theory to take the win by half a le ngth

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THE HALLIWELL JONES HANDICAP STAKES (CL ASS 3) (GBBPLUS RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £30000

RACE DESCRIPTION

Owners Prize Money 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £381. (Penalty Value £15462) 17 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 colours no horse

This is a one mile and two furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 71 to 90 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 CELEBORN (GB) (380) 132/1- 4 9-9 (10)

Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Galadriel Billy Loughnane J

O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORM VIEW Debut winner at Leicester in June 2024 and showed much improved form to score in impressive fashion in 13-runner handicap at Epsom on his only outing in 2025 Clearly had his issues to not have been out since but couldn’t be in better hands to progress. Considered upped in trip despite the absence. TFRHHHHH BHA90

2 DANTE’S LAD (IRE) (62) 50-3000 D

4 9-8 (13)

Br Bl or Gr g Wootton Bassett - Bewitched (IRE) Joe Leavy J

O Deva Racing (DB) Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B R. Scarborough & Carradale Deva Racing Group, Vault Money S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner for George Boughey last year and made a good start for new connections when third at Meydan in January Failed to cut much ice in 3 subsequent outings over there and has a tricky draw to overcome back on British soil after a couple of months off. TFRHHIII BHA89

LONDONER

(IRE) (34) 0-23031 D

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

6 9-8 (1)

David Egan J

O Mr Alan Kerr Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T

B BDS UK & Irish National Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Has a modest strike rate but put it all together when getting up close home in 14-runner handicap at Lingﬁeld (1 1/4m) last month. Will probably continue to run well but isn’t an obvious type to follow up returned to turf TFRHHHII BHA89

4 LET’S DREAM (GB) (208) 002301- CD

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

O Mrs I. Corbani

B Corps Commerce Ltd

5 9-8 (2)

Hector Crouch J

Michael Bell, Newmarket T

Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning return at this meeting last season and ended his campaign on a high when landing 19-runner handicap at York (good) in October, turning in a career best to fend off a gritty rival. Returns from 6lb higher but well drawn and folly to ignore given what he did on reappearance in 2025 TFRHHHII BHA89

5 HARVEY (FR) (39) 3/26-031 D

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Nunzia (FR)

O Miss E Nolan and Paul Hancock

B Elevage Haras De Bourgeauville

4 9-8 (9)

Clifford Lee J

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

Retraining of Racehorses S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful turf winner in France for Christophe Ferland who has been gradually progressive for new connections, taking his form up a notch when winning 12-runner handicap at Doncaster (1 1/4m) just under 6 weeks ago. Fancied to be in the shake up having been raised 4lb. TFRHHHII BHA89

6 BRAVAIS (GB) (61) 020-500

6 9-7 (8)

Br Ch g Frankel - Lucky Kristale Ryan Kavanagh (5) J

O Jr Roberts Slurry Sealing Ltd

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd JR Roberts Slurry Sealing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful for Ger Lyons in Ireland last year but hasn’t offered much in 4 starts for current yard, returning with a leg wound at Wolverhampton a couple of months ago. TFRHHIII BHA88

7 SPIORADALTA (GB) (21) 1103-01 CD 6 9-7 (14)

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

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

B M. E. Broughton Cube3 Construction S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a terriﬁc 2025 campaign, scoring 5 times, including over C&D in September Has returned better than ever this year, again displaying a ﬁrst-class attitude when landing 10-runner handicap at Ripon (1 1/4m, good) 3 weeks ago. Likes to go forward but has a tough stall to overcome here, though. TFRHHIII BHA88

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

RASTNET

(IRE) (29) 221-222

Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Rythmic

O Newtown Anner Stud Farm

B Newtown Anner Stud

4 9-5 (3)

Sean Levey J

John Butler, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced ﬁlly who is going the right way, off the mark in novice at Wolverhampton in December Found more improvement sent handicapping when runner-up on all 3 subsequent starts and not taken lightly on turf debut for yard among the winners. TFRHHHII BHA86

9 SEAGOLAZO (IRE) (17) 00436-4 C

Br Gr g Havana Grey - Soho Susie (IRE)

4 9-5 (12)

Tom Marquand J

O Two Plus Three Two Plus Four Hugo Palmer Malpas T

B Soho Susie Partnership Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed at Newmarket (1m) and Southwell (1 1/2m) last season and although he ran creditably from a ratings perspective after 6 months off at Redcar (1m, good) recently, it was pretty laboured stuff in truth. Back up in trip and a ﬁrst-time visor is applied. Draw could’ve been kinder TFRHHIII BHA86

10 WANDERLUST (FR) (227) 523531- D

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Life of The Party

4 9-5 (11)

Lewis Edmunds J

O Gonzales and Michael Watt Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Ecurie Vitale

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the seventh attempt for Andre Fabre last season, justifying long odds-on favouritism in 10-runner maiden at Angers in September Returns to a handicap for his new yard (sold for 44,000 gns) and interesting to see what the market makes of him (gelded in interim). TFRHHIII BHA86

11 GALYX (IRE) (316) 341/003- D

5 9-4 (5)

Br B g Calyx - Gallic Star (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J

O Jon and Julia Aisbitt Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B Jon and Julia Aisbitt

Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW A dual winner in 2024 who was lightly raced last season, posting his best effort when third at Carlisle (11f) in June, albeit not entirely convincing at the trip. Absent since but worth a second look with his stable amongst the winners. TFRHHHII BHA85

12 ORGAN (GB) (9) 11500-4

4 9-4 (6)

Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Rock Choir Harry Davies J

O Hadleigh Timber Group Martyn Meade, Manton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Hadleigh Real Property Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a 7f/1m hat-trick on good/good to ﬁrm last May/June. Lost his way on his ﬁnal 3 outings but took a clear step back in the right direction after 7 months off when fourth of 10 in handicap at Epsom recently One to bear in mind. TFRHHHHI BHA85 (-1)

13

HAMADHAN (IRE) (230) 0/663- 4 9-2 (7)

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Hamariyna (IRE) Darragh Keenan J

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

B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C James Paul Services To Industry Ltd Equine Products UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressing gradually and took another step forward when third of 14 in maiden at Dundalk when last seen 7 months ago. Has since left John Patrick Murtagh (sold for €24,000) but looks the type to do better now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA83

14 JUPITER AMMON (IRE) (19)

6225-34

4 9-1 (4)

Br Ch g New Bay - Beautiful Gesture Oisin Murphy J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B China Horse Club International Ltd JMH Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden who ﬁnished runner-up 4 times in 2025 his best form coming on heavy ground in September Gave his running back on turf following a 6-week break when fourth of 14 in handicap at Newbury (1 1/4m, good) last month and now ﬁrst-time cheekpieces go on. TFRHHHHI BHA82

DECL ARED RUNNERS 14

2025: PADDY THE SQUIRE 5 9 0 Andrew Mullen 4-1 (Iain Jardine) 14 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 14 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 10

Stewards Note:

BRAVAIS: Following its run on 7/3/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered a wound to its left-hind.

Probable S.P.’s: 6-1 Jupiter Ammon (IRE), 7-1 Celeborn (GB), Let’s Dream (GB), 17-2 Londoner (IRE), 10-1 Harvey (FR), Rastnet (IRE), 14-1 Organ (GB), 16-1 Spioradalta (GB), Galyx (IRE), 20-1 Seagolazo (IRE), Wanderlust (FR), Hamadhan (IRE), 40-1 Dante’s Lad (IRE), 66-1 Bravais (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Cases can be made for several, but preference is for CELEBORN, who only made the track once last season but looked a natural on the track when bolting up at Epsom 12 months ago. With further progress on the cards, he can defy the absence at the expense of Jupiter Ammon, who continues to run well in defeat and has ﬁrst-time headgear applied today Organ and Harvey are another couple to consider too.

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FACTS & STATS THE CHESTER HANDICAP STAKES

Th e Ralph Beckett-trained Lady Vivian carried top weight , yet made all in a mixe d fi eld un de r jockey Hec tor Cro uch. Dominant from the ve ry st ar t, sh e le d a strict pa ce before be in g encoura ge d into a flying lead over the fi nal furlong. Neve r so much as pressed by he r rivals , sh e se cure d a sm ooth victory an d more th an justifi ed her favouritism

THE CHESTER HANDICAP STAKES (CL ASS 3) (GBBPLUS RACE)

for three yrs old

Total prize fund £27000

Owners Prize Money 1st £10970, 2nd £5486, 3rd £2743, 4th £1372, 5th £686, 6th £343 (Penalty Value £13915.80)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds 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.

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 ORATORICAL (GB) (22) 2316-0 9-9 (7)

Br B c Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Belatorio (IRE)

Billy Loughnane J

O Jamie Rocke David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well served by increased emphasis on stamina when off the mark at third attempt in a Nottingham novice (1m), heavy) in October Reportedly lost his action on return/handicap debut when heavily eased off at Newmarket (1 1/4m) 3 weeks ago and he now tackles a longer trip. TFRHHHII BHA90

2 HIGH STORM (GB) (22) 34-215 BF

9-3 (8)

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - La Mortola Sam James J

O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Newsells Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved a little by the run in novice/maiden company, opening his account at fourth attempt at Doncaster (1 1/4m) in March. Didn’t see his race out when ﬁfth on handicap debut at Newmarket 3 weeks ago and this further increase in trip needs to unlock further progress. TFRHHHII BHA84

3 THE STANDARD

Br B g Galiway - Africa (FR)

(FR) (215) 3214- 9-1 (2)

Jason Watson J

O Roudee Racing BTS I Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B E Puerari & Ecurie Ades Hazan Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on ﬁrst 2 starts prior to opening his account in 11-runner Thirsk novice (1m) in August. Well below that level when fourth on nursery debut at Newcastle (1m) in October and now tackles a markedly longer trip on return to action. Has been gelded. TFRHHHII BHA82

4 MOMENT

OF LIGHT

(GB) (36) 266-11

9-1 (3)

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Sated Tom Marquand J

O The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket T

B Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company Unex Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Different proposition having been gelded/ﬁtted with a tongue strap, making a successful handicap debut at Kempton (11f) in February Forced to work harder due to a much steadier gallop when following up over same C&D 5 weeks ago and he’s likely to progress again upped further in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA82

5 GALILEAN QUALITY (IRE)

(26) 641-1 D

9-0 (5)

Br B g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Dubai Quality (IRE) Clifford Lee J

O Middleham Park Racing XV K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Mrs S. Rowley-Williams Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved with each run at 2 yrs, opening account in 5-runner novice at Pontefract (1 1/4m) in October Gelded during his 6-month absence and progressed again to make a winning handicap debut at Southwell (1 1/2m) 26 days ago, by 2 lengths from Magnetude. That unlikely to prove his limit. TFRHHHHI BHA81

PARISIAN SCHOLAR

(GB) (36) 1101-23

8-12 (1)

Br B g Study of Man (IRE) - Suffused Hector Crouch J

O Kingsley Park 41 Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 of 4 starts in nurseries and gelded over the winter resumed with solid placed efforts this year likely he’d have been better suited by setting a truer pace when ﬁnishing a length third behind Moment of Light in handicap at Kempton (11f) 5 weeks ago. Not discounted with cheekpieces ﬁtted. TFRHHHII BHA79

7 MYTHICAL BAY (IRE) (111) 402-1 8-10 (6)

Br Ch g New Bay - Fact Or Folklore (IRE) Oisin Murphy J

O Tony Bloom/Ian McAleavy/Ballylinch Stud Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Ballylinch Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Son of New Bay who matched previous best when off the mark in a 5-runner Wolverhampton novice (9.5f) in January

Bred to be useful and very much the type to go on improving in handicaps now stamina is tested further Has been gelded. TFRHHHHH BHA77

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

MAGNETUDE

(GB) (26) 043-12

Br B c Palace Pier - Bark (IRE)

O The Gredley Family

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

8-9 (4)

Harry Davies J

James Owen, Newmarket T

Unex Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred Palace Pier colt who found further progress to make a winning handicap debut over this trip at Wolverhampton in March. Had ﬁtness on his side when no match for Galilean Quality at Southwell subsequently and yard may hold stronger claims with Moment of Light. Cheekpieces on 1st time. TFRHHHII BHA76

9 CARWYN (IRE) (201) 3060-

Br B g Masar (IRE) - Gwendolyn (GER)

8-8 (9)

Ethan Tindall (5) J

O Mr Conor Morris Patrick Morris, Prescot T

B Mount Coote Estates & R. S. Hoskins

TIMEFORM VIEW Masar gelding who shaped with promise on 2 of his 3 starts in maidens at up to 1m in Ireland last summer Never threatened having been left poorly placed on nursery debut at Leopardstown (1m) in October but this looks a warm enough return on stable debut. Up in trip. TFRHHIII BHA75

DECL ARED RUNNERS 9 2025: LADY VIVIAN (IRE) 3 9 9 Hector Crouch 10-11 (Ralph Beckett) 7 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 6, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 3, 7.

Stewards Note:

ORATORICAL: Following its run on 15/4/2026 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

BE THE STANDARD: Following its run on 4/10/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 10-3 Mythical Bay (IRE), 4-1 Moment of Light (GB), 11-2 Galilean Quality (IRE), 7-1 Parisian Scholar (GB), 9-1 High Storm (GB), Magnetude (GB), 11-1 Be The Standard (FR), 18-1 Oratorical (GB), 40-1 Carwyn (IRE)

MYTHICAL BAY matched his previous best when off the mark at the fourth attempt in a Wolverhampton novice (9.5f) in January Gelded subsequently and expected to progress further now handicapping over this longer trip, he shades preference over the hat-trick seeking Moment of Light who remains with untapped potential over middle distances. Galilean Quality and Parisian Scholar are others to consider in a competitive ﬁnale.

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BADGES, CAR PARK LABELS AND HOSPITALIT Y PACKAGES ARE SOLD SUBJECT TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS:- FORCE

MAJEURE

1. The Company shall not be liable to the Racegoer for any failure or omission or breach caused by an event or events beyond the control of the Company such as but not limited to war, civil disturbance, order of a Government Ministry or Department or Public Authority, ﬁre, ﬂood, natural catastrophe, royal demise, labour dispute, lock-out, withdrawal of labour or breakdown or interruption of services or transport (public or otherwise) or death or illness of a key person.

1.1 Upon the happening of such an event the obligations of the Company and any period of time then running shall be suspended for the period of the event plus such time as may be required to resume normality

1.2 Such an event shall not entitle the Racegoer to take any steps against the Company for breach or to terminate the agreement or otherwise.

PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF RACE MEETING

2. Where badges, car park labels or hospitality packages are sold for a specified area of the Racecourse, the Company will use its best endeavours to ensure the specified area is available for use at the specified time.

If however the speciﬁed area cannot be used for reasons not within the control of the Company then the Company shall be entitled to offer a reasonable

alternative. If no alternative is offered by the Company the customer will be entitled to a full refund of monies received by the Company

3. Refunds, other than those covered by clause 2 immediately above, will not be considered. Cancellation of badges/tickets or hospitality bookings cannot be considered once a booking has been processed.

3.1 The Chester Race Company Ltd Database is owned and used solely by the Chester Race Company Group, which comprises Chester Racecourse, Bangor on Dee Racecourse and Express by Holiday Inn at Chester Racecourse, with reference to the Data Protection Act 1998 (amended 2000).

3.2 The Company cannot guarantee the validity of badges/tickets purchased anywhere other than Chester Racecourse.

ONCE THE RACE MEETING HAS COMMENCED

4. Entry into, and the right to remain within the Racecourse property is subject to the requirement to submit to a search or a number of searches of Racegoers, their baggage or vehicles in which they travel.

5. The climbing of fences, stands and any other buildings is forbidden. Trespassing on the racetrack, except at designated crossing points, is disallowed at all times.

6. Any person failing to comply with instructions from a steward or police officer may be ejected from the Racecourse.

7. Customers in the County Stand are required to observe a strict dress code. Gentlemen are required to wear a suit jacket, collar and tie. Ladies are required to wear smart dress. No jeans or tracksuits are allowed. These standards of dress also apply to patrons in all hospitality and restaurant facilities.

8. Please observe the designated no drinking areas. Food and alcoholic beverages cannot be brought into any Racecourse enclosure except the Open Course.

9. Gambling and the consumption of alcoholic beverages by Racegoers under the age of 18 are strictly prohibited.

10 All unauthorised photography and any ﬂash photography is strictly prohibited. Racedays at Chester are attended by the media and given coverage on TV, radio, online and in print. From time-to-time, we also capture images and moving video of racegoers attending a day at Chester Racecourse. Footage and videos can often be used on social media or in promotional materials the racecourse produces. By entering the racecourse, attendees are accepting they may appear in such coverage. Each Attendee will give any additional consents or waivers required for the unrestricted lawful use of any coverage (if any) without request for payment or imposing any other conditions.

11. Flags, banners and other articles and any behaviour such as drunkenness, abusive conduct, singing or shouting which may constitute an annoyance to spectators or distract or frighten the horses are prohibited.

12. No dogs are allowed anywhere on the Racecourse (with the exception of aid dogs) and must not be left in vehicles.

13 Transfers between enclosures may be possible on the day, subject to availability

14 Parking or setting down on the side is prohibited other than at official car parks.

15 Lost or stolen badges will not be replaced.

16 Hospitality badges are sold on the understanding that no money in respect of the unused badges will be reimbursed.

17 In the event of abandonment at any time on the day of racing, there will be no refund in respect of Box, Room or Chalet hire charges.

18 In the event of abandonment before Racing, or up to the ‘Weighed-In’ of the ﬁrst race there will be a refund of badge/ ticket and parking costs. In the event of an abandonment after the ‘Weighed-In’ of the ﬁrst race up to the ‘Weighed-In’ of the third race or nominated feature race whichever is later there will be a 50% refund of badge/ticket and car parking costs. In the event of abandonment thereafter there will be no refunds. No cash returns to be paid on the day All refunds to be administered after the meeting by post. Where the customer is entitled (pursuant to this clause 19) to any refund, in order to qualify for such refund the customer must follow the procedure listed below (i) Make a note of the reference numbers of all badge/ ticket and car park labels. (ii) Send the badges/tickets and/or labels along with a covering letter stating the full name and address of the sender and if different from that of the sender, the full name and address of the purchaser of the badges/tickets or labels to:

Chester Race Company Limited, The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY. To be valid, requests for refunds must be received in writing within one month of the abandoned Raceday The Company shall have no responsibility or liability of any nature in respect of any refund request received after that time.

19 All persons visiting the Racecourse are admitted to these Regulations and to the Rules of Racing. The Company reserves the right to refuse admission to/or to remove from the Racecourse, in its absolute discretion and without giving any reasons, any person failing to comply with such Rules and Regulations or whose presence is, in its absolute discretion, a source of danger or annoyance and shall have no obligation to give any reason therefore.

20 The Company shall in no circumstances be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense or any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind.

21. Lost children and lost luggage enquiries should be made to the police.

22. It is a condition of entry that only individuals possessing a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets. Anyone contravening this condition will be evicted.

I M P O R T A N T

I N F O M A T I O N

HORSE WELFARE

At all of our race meetings there are three equine veterinary surgeons on duty They are equipped and positioned to give immediate care should it be required. This may involve screens being erected around a horse which provides privacy for a vet to make an assessment.

BET TING 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races included within this racecard have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are not guaranteed as correct.

LOST CHILDREN

Lost children enquiries should be made at the Box Office in reception.

ENHANCED DISABLED VIEWING AREAS

Enhanced Disabled viewing areas are provided in the following areas: Parade ring, Dee Enclosure, Paddock, County Stand, Tattersalls. A disabled reception kiosk is positioned in the Holiday Inn Express car park and is there to give help, advice and assistance to disabled racegoers and their carers. All enclosures have disabled toilets.

NO SMOKING AREAS

Chester Racecourse is a No Smoking area. You will still be permitted to smoke in all outside areas, including balconies. Smoking is now prohibited in any enclosed area, bar or restaurant, seats within the County Stand, the terraced steps within the Tattersalls Enclosure and the Subway Ashtrays have been provided all over the course and we ask that you make use of them to keep Chester Racecourse a clean and tidy area.

DOGS

No dogs are allowed anywhere on the racecourse (except aid dogs).

OFFICIAL RACING PHOTOGRAPHER

Our thanks to on-course photographer, Alan Wright, for providing racing photography featured in the racecard.

BAR CLOSING TIMES

Dee & Open Course enclosures All on the last race County, Tattersalls and Paddock Half an hour after the last race.

EN JOY 50% OF F *

A RET URN VISIT WITH CODE

T O D A Y ’ S OF F I C I AL S & RA CE CO ND IT IO NS

THURSDAY 7TH MAY 2026

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IAN O’DOHERTY (Chair)

JOËLLE WARREN MBE

GARY MIDDLEBROOK

JULIE HARRINGTON

KEVIN HART

LOUISE STEWART (Chief Executive Officer)

MARCO GARAVELLO (Chief Financial Officer)

STEWARDS

ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward)

JEREMY BARLOW (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

THOMAS EVETTS

LYNDSAY GLYNN

GREG PEARSON

STARTERS

STUART TURNER

SEAMUS O’NEILL

JUDGE

NICK BOSTOCK

CLERKS OF THE SCALES

WAYNE BURNELL

AMY FAIRCLOUGH

VETERINARY OFFICERS

MARK TABACHNIK

KATE MAXWELL

JOHN BURGESS

NURSE

GILL WHITTAKER

VETERINARY SURGEONS

KATE SUMNER

GRAHAM POTTS

JOHN SPENCER

STUART PEARSON

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr JOHN EDWARDS (SENIOR)

Dr JOHN MURRAY

Dr KATE GASKELL

Dr JOHN BERRY

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

LISA COOK, MICHELLE MAUGHAN, MELANIE SWARBRICK, MEL BAKER, MICHAEL TURNER, JOANNA VICKERS, RACHEL BARNETT

HANDICAPPER

STEWART COPELAND

BETTING RING MANAGERS

NEIL PATEMAN, MIKE OXLEY

COMMENTATOR

STEVEN POWELL

CLERK OF THE COURSE

ELOISE QUAYLE FARRIERS

JIM BLURTON

HORSE AMBULANCE

NICK JONES

SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS

GARETH SIMPSON

NEIL FARMER

First Race 1.30 - THE CAA STELLAR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23193 to the winning horse The second to receive £10876, the third £5440, the fourth £2718, the fifth £1359 and the sixth £679. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions).

Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £225 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. CAA Stellar have kindly sponsored this race will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CAA Stellar. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 17 entries at £225. - Closed May 1st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £18284; Second £9144; Third £4572; Fourth £2286; Fifth £1143; Sixth £572. (Penalty Value £23193) 9 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.05 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) 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 maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £3000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EBF. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 19 entries at £200. - Closed May 1st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508. (Penalty Value £20616) A SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.35 - THE BOODLES RAINDANCE DEE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56710 to the winning horse The second to receive £21500, the third £10760, the fourth £5360, the fifth £2690 and the sixth £1350. for three yrs old colts and geldings only. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2025, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb. Boodles 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 £100 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Boodles. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 14 entries at £500. - Closed May 1st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £44560; Second £18290; Third £9150; Fourth £4570; Fifth £2290; Sixth £1140. (Penalty Value £56710) A SS

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.05 - THE LADBROKES ORMONDE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £85065 to the winning horse The second to receive £32250, the third £16140, the fourth £8040, the fifth £4035 and the sixth £2025. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £1500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2025, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. Ladbrokes has 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 £100 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. Ladbrokes will be providing branded jackets to the stable staff leading the horses in this race if they are able to wear them. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 11 entries at £1500. - Closed May 1st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £66840; Second £27435; Third £13725; Fourth £6855; Fifth £3435; Sixth £1710. (Penalty Value £85065) A SS SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.40 - THE XENON WORKPLACE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23193 to the winning horse The second to receive £10876, the third £5440, the fourth £2718, the fifth £1359 and the sixth £679. for three yrs old only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 78 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £225 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £45 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £180 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each race won 6lb. Xenon Workplace will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 15 entries at £225. - Closed May 1st, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £18284; Second £9144; Third £4572; Fourth £2286; Fifth £1143; Sixth £572. (Penalty Value £23193) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.10 - THE HALLIWELL JONES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the fifth £906 and the sixth £453. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Halliwell Jones has 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 £100 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 22 entries at £150. - Closed May 1st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) 17 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

SEE PAGE 64 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.45 - THE CHESTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13915 to the winning horse The second to receive £6525, the third £3264, the fourth £1630, the fifth £815 and the sixth £407. for three yrs old only, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £135 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £27 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £108 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 25th, 2026 for each race won 6lb. Chester Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition they will award a cash prize of £100 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out 12 entries, at £135. - Closed May 1st, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10970; Second £5486; Third £2743; Fourth £1372; Fifth £686; Sixth £343. (Penalty Value £13915.80) SS

SEE PAGE 70 FOR THIS RACE.

2026 FIXTURES

MAY

Saturday 30th Roman Day

JUNE

Friday 12th

Saturday 13th

Saturday 27th

JULY

Friday 10th (Eve)

Saturday 11th

Saturday 25th

AUGUST

Sunday 2nd

The Allington Hughes Law Friday Social The Saturday Social Summer Saturday in Partnership with Matthew Clark

Ibiza Classics Evening with Ibiza In Symphony in Partnership with Excell Supply Music Weekend Saturday with The Bootleg Beatles in Partnership with Excell Supply Midsummer Meeting

Saturday 22nd Family Fun Day Powells Jewellery Ladies Day featuring Marvin Humes

SEPTEMBER

11th & 12th

Saturday 19th

Virgin Bet Autumn Festival The Season Finale