JIM ALLEN General Manager, Epsom Downs Racecourse
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Epsom Downs Racecourse Committee
Brian Finch (Chairman)
Clare Balding
Alex Frost
Andy Hornby
Julie Kapsalis
Katie Kershaw
Simon Philip
Rt Hon Sir Hugh Robertson
General Manager
Jim Allen
Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course
Andrew Cooper
Operations Manager
Michael Drake
Estates Manager
Ashley Critcher
Deputy Estates Manager
Peter Mitchell
Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager
Amy Bone
Commentator
Darren Owen
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Safety Officer
Lucinda Riggs
Stewards
Guy Upton (Chief Steward)
Adam Barker (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Joseph Chan, Ben Ford, Margaret Groves
Starters
Robert Supple
Michael Sheridan
Judge
Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Graham Ford
Veterinary Officer
Amy Hawthorn
Veterinary Surgeons
Simon Knapp, C.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S
Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.
Medical Officers
Dr Lucy Free, Dr Rob Cullen, Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Mark Gorvin, Dr Graeme Robertson, Dr Rizwan Ghani
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
Stuart Shilston, Suzanne Feltham, Elizabeth Budden
TODAY’S RACING
SECOND RACE
6:25pm The Sporting Times Sri Lanka EBF Restricted Novice Stakes 16-17
THIRD RACE
7:00pm The Sporting Times Sri Lanka Handicap Stakes 18-19
FOURTH RACE
7:30pm The British EBF Fifinella Fillies’ Handicap Stakes 23
FIFTH RACE
8:00pm
SIXTH
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4 LAMBOURN (IRE) (31) 111-0 BF 3 9-2 (10) B c Australia - GossamerWings (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA))
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1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
Sir David Prosser Trophy to be awarded to
most successful Epsom trainer
The Sir David Prosser Trophy celebrates the achievements of the most successful Epsom-based trainer from the 2025 racing season.
The trophy was named in Sir David Prosser’s honour on his retirement from the non-executive board of Epsom Downs in 2013. Sir David made an enormous contribution to the development of the racecourse over many years and remained a loyal supporter of Epsom Downs and the local training community until his passing in March 2020.
The award for the 2023/24 season was given to Jim Boyle and Simon Dow, both with 18 winners across the 12 month period. They were closely followed by Michael Atwater with 17 winners. The award was presented at the Epsom Owners and Trainers’ Ball in November 2024.
The 2024/25 award started on the 5th November last year, and these are the current standings as of 29th July.
The presentation for the winning trainer will be made at the Epsom Trainers Association Ball in November. The Sir David Prosser Trophy championship for 2025 runs from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2025.
Epsom Downs is home to nearly 180 horses in training. These horses have access to six miles and 250 acres of top quality training surface along the Surrey Downs. We are very proud of the training grounds here on Epsom Downs. Racing is part of our heritage and we want to ensure that we keep the Downs as a prestigious training ground and encourage further business from trainers and owners in the future.
For more information on the trainers and training facilities at Epsom Downs please visit: www.jockeyclubestates.co.uk/epsom
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90)Weights lowered 1lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle (14 wins from 163 runners, 9%) runs CARNIVAL DAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (8 wins from 52 runners, 15%) runs ETRETAT LONGESTTRAVELLER: ETRETAT trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.
1 CARNIVAL DAY (IRE) (7) 12-3404 D
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mardie Gras (Galileo (IRE)) Luke Catton J
O M&O Plant Ltd Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Jim Boyle Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWRanrightuptoformwhenfourthatthiscourseinAprilwithoutreallyhandlingthetrackandagaindidn’tlooktheeasiestunderpressurewhen finishingacreditablefourthof12inhandicap(6/1)atYarmouth(11.5f,goodtosoft)7daysago,hungleft.Chanceonformdroppingdowninclass. TFRHHHHI BHA75
2 HIS FINEST HOUR (GB) (13) 10-0P14 D 4 9-10 (2)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Jadwiga (Pivotal)
Kaiya Fraser J
O Miss K J Keir & Partner Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Miss K. J. Keir
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratNewbury(10f,goodtofirm)earlierinthemonth,formboostedbythethirdsince.Ranwellinahighergradenext timewhenfourthof5inhandicapatNewbury(12f,goodtofirm)13daysago Solidclaimsdroppingbackdowningrade. TFRHHHHH BHA74
3 BEARAWAY (IRE) (30) 160253 D 7 9-9 (1)
Br B g Kodiac - Fair Sailing (IRE) (Docksider (USA)) Alfie Redman (7) J
O Mrs P. J. Sheen Laura Mongan, Epsom T
B Airlie Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWDualall-weatherwinnerthisyearandremainedinformwhenthirdof8inhandicap(10/1)atChelmsfordCity(10f)30daysagoon finalstartforRossBurdon.Hasprovenhimselfeffectiveonturfandshouldgiveagoodaccountonstabledebut. TFRHHHHI BHA73
4 RISEN AGAIN (FR) (26) 525143 D
4 9-7 (6)
Br Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Easter Lily (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Christian Howarth J
O John Hall and A Haynes Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B China Horse Club International Ltd Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratYarmouthinMay(formlookssolidforthegrade)andagainrancreditablywhenthirdof6in handicap(9/2)atBeverley(9.9f,goodtofirm)26daysago Shouldremaincompetitive. TFRHHHII BHA71
5 BRODIE’S BOY (FR) (107) 602-000
4 9-6 (4)
Br B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - On The Rocks (FR) (Verglas (IRE)) Matthew Lloyd Slater (7) J
O RC Syndicate VI Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B S.C.E.A. Du Haras Des Sablonnets et al racingclub.com S TIMEFORMVIEWFair12fwinnerwasbelowformonfinalstartforPaulAttwaterwhenninthof12inhandicapatKempton(12f,14/1),needing strongergallop.Startslifefornewyardoncareer-lowmarkandisworthamarketcheckonfirstrunfor107days TFRHHHII BHA70
6 ETRETAT (GB) (5) 406001 D
4 9-4 (in 5lb ex) (3)
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Normandie (GER) (Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) Archie Young (3) J
O Mrs Zee Thompson Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B L Dassault, Cofinvest & Haras d’Etreham Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWTypicallyabetterall-weatherperformeranddidn’tneedtoimprovetowinan8-runnerhandicapfromamuch-reducedmarkat Newcastle(10.2f)5daysago Returnstoturfinahighergradeandfacesatoughertaskundera5lbpenalty TFRHHHII BHA63(+5)
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: EXPERTWITNESS 4 9 9 Mia Nicholls 16-5 (Sir Mark Todd) 8 ran Hood worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Stewards Note:
BRODIE’S BOY: Following its run on 15/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 His Finest Hour (GB), 7-2 Carnival Day (IRE), 9-2 Etretat (GB), 11-2 Bearaway (IRE), 7-1 Risen Again (FR), 11-1 Brodie’s Boy (FR)
HIS FINEST HOUR won over this trip at Newbury earlier this month prior to running well in a higher grade at the same course 13 days ago He looks to hold solid claims back down in class and is preferred to Carnival Day who appeals dropping down in grade, though his tendency to hang remains a concern returning to this track. Ofthe rest, Bearaway has been in good form on the all-weather and should be competitive back on turf for new connections.
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for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £10000 OwnersPrizeMoney.1st£4267,2nd£2133,3rd£1067,4th£533.(PenaltyValue£5400) Weightsraised3lbandparagraphs27to31oftheWeightsandHandicapping Codecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Cunha (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs CHAMPAGNE DREAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Cunha (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs CHAMPAGNE DREAM LONGESTTRAVELLER: SMOKER BELLAMY trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 135 miles.
1 HENGROIN (IRE) (20) 420
Br B c Lucky Vega (IRE) - Verriya (FR) (Zamindar (USA))
O Mr Refai Alghraiban
9-7 (6)
Jason Watson J
Owen Burrows, Lambourn T
B Mr Ian Thompson TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaiden.Tonguestraponfor1sttime,creditableseventhof12inmaidenatNewmarket(7f,goodto firm,20/1)20daysago Theformpick.
2 MAMBA ROCKET (IRE) (36) 0
Br B g Earthlight (IRE) - Unique Cut (IRE) (Kodiac)
O Mamba Racing & Partner
Marco Ghiani J
Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Ballinafad Stud Marco Botti Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedmaiden.16/1,ninthof12innoviceatKempton(7f)ondebut36daysago.
3 NORFOLK
BLUE (IRE) (23)
02
Br Br c A’Ali (IRE) - Kinderfrau (Sea The Stars (IRE))
O Norfolk Thoroughbreds II
B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd
TFRHHIII BHA-
9-7 (4)
Brandon Wilkie (3) J
William Knight, Newmarket T
William Knight Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, excellent second of8 in novice (11/1) at Lingfield (7f, good) 23daysago,notideallyplaced.Opentomoreprogressandaplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 CHAMPAGNE DREAM (GB) (-) (2lb)
9-5 (3)
Br B c Oasis Dream - Belle Meade (IRE) (Roderic O’Connor (IRE)) Kyle Strydom J
O P. Gleeson, N. Barnes & B. Little
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril 17. 15,000 gnsyearling, Oasis Dream colt. Brotherto 6f-7fwinnerTennessee Dream. Dam winnerupto7f(2-y-o6fwinner).Noteworthynewcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 PAROLE OFFICER (GB) (49) (2lb) 62
9-5 (1)
Br B g Without Parole - Kizomba (Kodiac) Hector Crouch J
O Teme Valley S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B John D. Gunther & Ttr Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.9/4,goodsecondof3inmaidenatChelmsfordCity(7f)49daysago,nomatchfor winner Considered. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 SMOKER BELLAMY (IRE) (12) (2lb) 06
Br B g Zelzal (FR) - Pagua (IRE) (Zamindar (USA))
9-5 (5)
Gina Mangan J
O Upton House Stud & Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Coolmore Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.40/1,sixthof8inmaidenatDoncaster(7f,goodtofirm)12daysago,slowlyaway. Hasworktodo
TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: PAROLE D’ORO 2 9 7 Callum Shepherd 4-9 (Michael Bell) 7 ran Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No 5
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Norfolk Blue (IRE), 13-8 Hengroin (IRE), 8-1 Parole Officer (GB), 14-1 Champagne Dream (GB), 33-1 Mamba Rocket (IRE), Smoker Bellamy (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
NORFOLK BLUE shaped well when runner-up at Lingfield last time and with further progress very much on the cards he is taken to deny form choice Hengroin. Dylan Cunha’s debutant Champagne Dream also needs factoring in though, especially ifthe market vibes are positive.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NORFOLK BLUE (IRE) 2.HENGROIN (IRE) 3.CHAMPAGNE DREAM
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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS
Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered
3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2
5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): I Williams (9 wins from 53 runners, 17%) runs WOODSTOCK CITY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (5 wins from 46 runners, 11%) runs WOODSTOCK CITY LONGESTTRAVELLER: CHIPS AND RICE trained by R Stephens, Caldicot, 137 miles.
1 AZAHARA PALACE (GB) (51) 032-300 5 9-9 (6)
Br B m Adaay (IRE) - Josefa Goya (Sakhee’s Secret) Hector Crouch J
O The TOD Partnership Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Lord Margadale Bridgend Hotel S
TIMEFORMVIEWEighth of10 in handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm, 5/1) 51 days ago Up
accountifshruggingofflatesteffort.
2 CHIPS AND RICE (GB) (301) 232632- 6 9-6 (2)
Br B m Golden Horn - Semaral (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Pat Cosgrave J
O Castle Farm Racing Club Robert Stephens, Caldicot T
B Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd Danum Equine Management Ltd. S
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fourth of 12 in novice hurdle (10/1) at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) 15 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpiecesbackon.FairlyusefulontheFlatsoneedsconsidering.
3 WOODSTOCK CITY (GB) (12) 042034 5 9-6 (4)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - White Witch (USA) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Not One But Two Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B J. P. Dubois Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnalosingrunandonlyfourthof5inhandicapatRipon(12f,soft)12daysago.Notprovingtheeasiest tocatchright. TFR
4 KING’S CASTLE (IRE) (6) 4/05/-011 8
(3)
Br B g Camelot - Kikonga (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Taryn Langley (7) J
O Mr Darren Langley David Simcock, Newmarket T
B Kikonga Syndicate TIMEFORMVIEWArrivesontheupandbiddingforahat-trickfollowingrecent10fhandicapwinsatFfosLasandSandown. Hadabituphissleeveonlatteroccasionsoholdsleadingclaims.Hoodadded. TFRHHHHH BHA66(+4)
5 IMPERIAL CULT (IRE) (10) 3-06440 C D 6 8-7 (5)
Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Proserpine (USA) (Hat Trick (JPN)) Gina Mangan J
O Miss N. Miliam Rachel Cook & John Bridger, Liphook T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner.9/1,respectableeighthof13inhandicapatWindsor(10f,soft)10daysago.Backupintrip. Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA59(-2)
6 TANGO SUNSET (IRE) (33) 5503-04 4 8-6 (1)
Br Ch f Footstepsinthesand - Shesha Bear (Tobougg (IRE)) Jack Dace (7) J
O Mrs Brigitte Goersch & Joe Bear Racing Roger Teal, Lambourn T
B Klaus & B. Goersch & C. & S. Ransom Borras Construction Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWGotbackontrackwhenaclosefourthof5inhandicapatLingfield(13f,goodtofirm)33daysago,having runofrace Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA58
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Hood worn first time by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Stewards Note:
2024:RACE ABANDONED
TANGO SUNSET: Following its run on 28/6/2025 it was reported that the horse ran without its right-fore shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 King’s Castle (IRE), 4-1 Azahara Palace (GB), 17-2 Woodstock City (GB), Imperial Cult (IRE), 11-1 Chips And Rice (GB), Tango Sunset (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
David Simcock’s hat-trick seeking KING’S CASTLE can race offthe same mark as when a stylish recent scorer at Sandown so looks very much the way to go here. Chips And Rice appeals as the one to chase him home back in this sphere ahead of Imperial Cult and Azahara Palace.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KING’S CASTLE (IRE) 2.CHIPS AND RICE 3.IMPERIAL CULT (IRE)
THE BRITISH EBF FIFINELLA FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS
4)
forthreeyrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £15600
Owners Prize Money 1st £6338, 2nd £3170, 3rd £1585, 4th £792. (PenaltyValue £8040.24)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Beckett (10 wins from 74 runners, 14%) runs REVELANCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs BRIELLE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: PINK AZALEA trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 241 miles.
1 BRIELLE (GB) (14) 321
Br B f Almanzor (FR) - Craic Agus Spraoi (IRE) (Intense Focus (USA)) Jason Watson J
O Elwick Stud David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Elwick Stud Elwick Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upbehindasubsequentwinneratThirskover12fandwentonebetterunderano-nonsenseridebackdownmarkedlyintripwhen landinga7-runnernoviceatHamilton(8.3f,goodtofirm)14daysago She’sentitledtoimproveagainonhandicapdebut.
2 REVELANCE (GB) (51) 02-1
3 9-4 (3)
Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Mujabaha (Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) Hector Crouch J
O Mr J. C. Smith Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Mujabaha Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWWell-bredfillywasbetterforherdebutwhenrunner-upbehindausefulsortonfinal2-y-ostartanddidn’tneedtomatchthatformwhenoffthe markina9-runnernovice(10/11)atSalisbury(7f,goodtofirm)51daysago Upintripforhandicapdebutandtherecouldwellbemoretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA77
3
BLASTTHE DREAM
(GB) (26) 2-11035
3 9-3 (2)
Br B f Oasis Dream - Absolute Blast (IRE) (Kodiac) Aidan Keeley J
O Apple Tree Stud Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Apple Tree Stud Apple Tree Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualall-weatherwinnerprovedherselfeverybitaseffectiveonturfwhenthirdatSandownlastmonthbutwasn’tinthesameforminaslightlybetter racewhenfifthof6inhandicapatBeverley(8.4f,goodtofirm)26daysago Shouldbecompetitiveifbouncingbacktosomethinglikeherbest. TFRHHHII BHA76
4 PINK AZALEA
(IRE) (12) 0-0011
3 9-0 (4)
Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Kaplinsky (IRE) (Fath (USA)) Jack Dace (7) J
O Mrs Michael Bletsoe John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B John R. Jeffers JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasimprovedmarkedlyinhandicapsontestingground,boltinguptolandadoubleina7-runnerhandicap(15/8)atRipon(8f,soft)12daysago. Stillhastoproveherselfonasoundersurfacebutprogressivesortcouldmakeaboldbidforthehat-trick,particularlyifthegroundeases. TFRHHHHIBHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2024:RACE ABANDONED
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Brielle (GB), 9-4 Pink Azalea (IRE), 3-1 Revelance (GB), 6-1 Blast The Dream (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
An intriguing handicap in which none of the quartet can be discounted. BRIELLE made all to get off the mark under a no-nonsense ride at Hamilton 2 weeks ago and she may be able to repeat the feat on handicap debut. Hat-trick seeking Pink Azalea is improving at a rate of knots and looks a big danger, particularly ifthe ground eases, while Revelance had some solid maiden form and could yet be open to further progress stepping up to 1m on her handicap bow.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRIELLE 2.PINK AZALEA (IRE) 3.REVELANCE 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £6500
Owners Prize Money 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (PenaltyValue £3402.10)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle (14 wins from 163 runners, 9%) runs BLACKBROOK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (11 wins from 46 runners, 24%) runs MIAKODA LONGESTTRAVELLER: GRADUATED trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 135 miles.
1 UNCLE SIMON (IRE) (11) 0-642
Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Fictitious (Mayson) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Moores Racing Jack Morland, Newmarket T
B Tom and Hazel Russell Private Jet Media Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.16/1,firstrunsinceleavingKevinPhilippartDeFoywhenexcellentsecondof10in handicapatRedcar(7f,good)11daysago Expectedtobebangthereoffanunchangedmark. TFR
2 RAJINOORA (IRE) (36) 0004 9-9 (3)
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Intaglia (New Approach (IRE)) Hector Crouch J
O Jastar Ltd & Partner Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud Michael Bell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 12/1) 36 days ago, slowly away. Inthemix.
3 THISCOULDBEFUN (IRE) (13) 3-31500 9-9 (1)
Br B f Coulsty (IRE) - Shrewd Approach (IRE) (Dawn Approach (IRE)) Taylor Fisher (3) J
O Mrs Wendy Jarrett & J S Moore J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn T
B Billy McEnery & Paul McEnery Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratBathinApril.Seventhof10inhandicap(9/1)atNewbury(8f,goodtofirm)13daysagosoneeds tobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA65
4 GRADUATED (GB) (23) 5-40343 CD BF 9-8 (7)
Br B f Twilight Son - Collegiate (IRE) (Declaration of War (USA)) Gina Mangan J
O Mark Albon & Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Scarlett Knipe Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Fairthirdof4inhandicapatBrighton(7f,good,7/4)23daysago.Cheekpieceson1sttime andpossibilities.
5 MIAKODA (IRE) (20) 506421 D
TFRHHHII BHA64
9-5 (4)
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Dew Line (IRE) (Vale of York (IRE)) Pat Cosgrave J
O Pimlico Racing & Sangwin Holdings Ltd James Owen, Newmarket T
B Thomastown Farm Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm, 10/3) 20 days ago. Scoredreadilytheresohe’snottakenlightlydespitea6lbweightsrise.
6 COORAMOOK (IRE) (46) 5-32660
Br Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Emeriya (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA))
TFRHHHHI BHA61
9-5 (6)
George Wood J
O The Equema Partnership II Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWEleventhof14inhandicap(4/1)atDoncaster(6f,goodtofirm)46daysago.Needsacoupleoftheseto falter
TFRHHIII BHA61
7 BERNING HOT (IRE) (47) 400-036 9-1 (9)
Br Gr f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Dream On Me (GER) (Kendargent (FR)) Kaiya Fraser J
O Dare to dream & Martyn cruse
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Kildaragh Stud daretodreamracing.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWGoodsixthof10inhandicapatBath(8f,goodtofirm,20/1)47daysago,needingstrongergallop.Oneto consider
TFRHHHII BHA57
8 ARLECCHINO’S REX (GB) (9) 065053 D 8-12 (8)
Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Queen Margherita (Montjeu (IRE)) Jason Watson J
O Mr K. Senior Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Mrs Elizabeth Grundy Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW13/2,creditablethirdof9inhandicapatWolverhampton(7.2f)9daysago.Cangiveagoodaccount.
TFRHHHII BHA54(-1)
9 BLACKBROOK (GB) (9) 0-40040 8-6 (5)
Br B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Clearing (Sleeping Indian)
O The Clean Sweep Partnership
Jack Dace (7) J
Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Paddock Space Blackbrook Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWTwelfthof14inminorevent(14/1)atLingfield(7f,good)9daysago Somethingtofindonform. TFRHHIII BHA48(-5)
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024:RACE ABANDONED Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Uncle Simon (IRE), 3-1 Miakoda (IRE), 8-1 Graduated (GB), 10-1 Rajinoora (IRE), Arlecchino’s Rex (GB), 11-1 Cooramook (IRE), 18-1 Thiscouldbefun (IRE), 22-1 Berning Hot (IRE), 33-1 Blackbrook (GB) PLAY SMARTER
UNCLE SIMON advanced his form on his first start forJack Morland when an excellent recent second at Redcar and is hard to ignore off the same mark here. Chepstow victor Miakoda appeals as the one to chase him home with Berning Hot and Rajinoora appealing as the pick of the rest in the battle for minor honours.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.UNCLE SIMON (IRE) 2.MIAKODA (IRE) 3.BERNING HOT (IRE)
RESULTS
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund
Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore
(13 wins from 77 runners, 17%) runs BIG BARD & OKAMI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs MUSCIKA
WEIGHTWATCHER: BIG BARD won off a handicap mark of 65, his rating is now down 6lb to 59 LONGESTTRAVELLER: MUSCIKA trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 239 miles.
1 MUSCIKA (GB) (21) 451063 CD
(7)
Br B g Kyllachy - Miss Villefranche (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Jason Watson J
O Gallop Racing I David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd GAIN Equine Nutrition, Burn Fencing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner LatestwinatRedcarinMay.Respectablethirdof8inhandicap(11/2)atthisC&D(goodtofirm) 21daysago Hasgoodchanceonpickofform.
2 TWIRLER (GB) (5) 640631 D 4 9-10(in 5lb ex) (8)
Br B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Run of The Day (Three Valleys (USA)) Tommie Jakes (5) J
O Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Crispin Estates Ltd daretodreamracing.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon8-runnerhandicap(11/1)atWindsor(6f,goodtofirm)5daysago.Carries5lbpenaltybutnottaken lightlyinhercurrentmood.
3 SIMPLY BLUE (GB) (20) 6-00042
HHHHI BHA59(+4)
3 9-8 (5)
Br Br g Blue Point (IRE) - So Hi Society (IRE) (Society Rock (IRE)) Connor Planas (3) J
O Mr D. R. Passant David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B Highview Bloodstock Ltd Greenhous Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWVerygoodsecondof14inhandicapatChester(7f,goodtofirm,7/1)20daysago.Headingbackinthe rightdirectionrecentlysohe’saplayerinhisbidforamaidenvictory
4 BIG BARD (GB) (62) 06-1546 D
Br B g Poet’s Voice - Big Moza (Pastoral Pursuits)
O Mr A Watson & Mr B Malyon
TFRHHHHH BHA67
7 9-5 (3)
Ashley Lewis (7) J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Alan Watson & Brett Malyon KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win at Kempton inJanuary. 9/1, fairsixth of8 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good) 62 days ago. Cangiveagoodaccountafterabreak. TFRHHHII BHA59
5 NORDIC GAMES (GB) (12) 401000
3 9-5 (2)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Powder Snow (USA) (Dubawi (IRE)) Marco Ghiani J
O TJE Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratSouthwellinMay.Visoredfor1sttime,ninthof10inhandicap(33/1)atNewmarket(6f,goodtosoft) 12daysago Needstogetbackontrack.
6 MAMMY (GB) (9) 605250 4 9-2 (1)
Br Ch f Bated Breath - Ascended (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Gina Mangan J
O Watts & Spooner Rachel Cook & John Bridger, Liphook T
B Michelle Morris Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWCreditableseventhof12inhandicapatLingfield(6f,good,7/2)9daysago.Needsconsidering.
7 NELSON ROSE (GB) (8) 10-6060 D 4 9-1 (4)
Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Rose Crown (New Approach (IRE)) George Wood J
O SRDS Racing Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T
B India Channon
TIMEFORMVIEW33/1,eighthof10inhandicapatSalisbury(5f,good)8daysago.Backupintrip.Visoredfor1sttime.
8 OKAMI (IRE) (56) 004-500 D 5 8-13 (6)
Br B g Showcasing - Brexitmeansbrexit (Helmet (AUS)) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Foreign Legion Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B M. Phelan KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWElevenrunssincelastwinin2023.40/1,ninthof10inhandicapatLingfield(7f,AW)56daysago.Firstrun foryardafterleavingLauraMongan.Othersmorepersuasive.
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024:RACE ABANDONED Visor worn first time by No 7. Visor worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 4. Stewards Note: OKAMI: Following its run on 5/6/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Twirler (GB), Simply Blue (GB), 9-2 Muscika (GB), 13-2 Mammy (GB), 17-2 Big Bard (GB), 22-1 Okami (IRE), 28-1 Nordic Games (GB), 33-1 Nelson Rose (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
SIMPLY BLUE signalled he is ready to go in for the first time when a very good second at Chester so edges the vote from recent Windsor scorer Twirler Veteran Muscika is handily weighted if on his A-game and must enter calculations too along with the returning Big Bard.
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 5.50 -THE SPORTINGTIMES SRI LANKAAPPRENTICE HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the fifth £260 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 5675 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £42 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 29th. Lowest weight 8st 7lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after July 19th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to July 28th, 2025, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed) 10 entries at £42. - Closed July 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219 (Penalty Value £4448.90) Weights lowered 1lb A SS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.25 -THE SPORTINGTIMES SRI LANKAEBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, July 25th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 29th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 6lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2025 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 24 September, 2025, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 10 October, 2025. Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. 16 entries at £50. - Closed July 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 7.00 - THE SPORTING TIMES SRI LANKA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the fifth £260 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £42 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 29th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 19th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 13 entries, 1 at £8 and 12 at £42. - Closed July 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.30 - THE BRITISH EBF FIFINELLA FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8040 to the winning horse The second to receive £3770, the third £1886 and the fourth £942. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, 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. July 29th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after July 19th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race This race is named in honour of FIFINELLA, who won both the Derby and Oaks at Newmarket in 1916, and is the last filly to have won the Derby. 12 entries at £75. - Closed July 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£6338; Second £3170; Third £1585; Fourth £792. (PenaltyValue £8040.24) SS SEE PAGE 23 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 8.00 - THE SRI LANKA PARADISE ISLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 29th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 19th, 2025, for each race won 6lb 15 entries at £32. - Closed July 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (PenaltyValue £3402.10) SS
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.30 - THE VISIT SRI LANKA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the fifth £260 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 48 and below). £42 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 29th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 19th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 12 entries at £42. - Closed July 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219 (Penalty Value £4448.90) SS
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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