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TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS
THE FAMILY & FRIENDS OF TONY MCMULLAN
THE FAMILY & FRIENDS OF ROBIN GROSSMITH
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found at the back of this racecard
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
Safety Officer
Don Wetherell
Commentator
Simon Holt
Betting Ring Managers
Andrew Boardley
Sarah Woodborne
Stewards
Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)
Georgina Cartwright (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Sophie Candy, Lauren Thomson, Michael Walton
Starters
Robert Supple
Ciaran McKee
Judge
Jane Green
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
Darren Stone
Suzanne Feltham
Peter Double
TODAY’S RACING
1:35pm The Tony McMullan 80th Birthday Handicap Stakes 16-17
SECOND RACE
2:10pm The British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes 20-21
THIRD RACE
2:45pm The Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Handicap Stakes 24-25
FOURTH RACE
3:20pm The Betfred Nifty 50 Amateurs’ Derby Handicap Stakes
FIFTH RACE
SIXTH RACE
4:28pm The Betfred Play Fred’s £5 Million Handicap Stakes 36-37
SEVENTH RACE
5:03pm The Betfred ‘Bet Builder’ Handicap Stakes 40-41
GLASS TIMES AFTERNOON RACING
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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 Attwater 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 21st August.
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
What’s On What’s On Today Today
12:oopm: Mascots Parade in the Parade Ring
12:20pm: Sam’s Circus Workshop along the hedge line
12:30pm: Mascot Race
12:30pm: Jockey signing at the Jockey’s Gym
1:30pm: Bubble Party in the Oaks Hall
1:50pm: Under 5s Kids Race
2:25pm: Under 8s Kids Race
3:00pm: Under 11s Kids Race
4:20pm: Bubble Party in the Oaks Hall
5:10pm: Attractions across siteCLOSE
Registrations forthe Kids Races will openat11am by the Parade Ring -sign-ups are limited and are on afirst come, first served basis and will close once all races are full.
Thank youto BUMBOO UK forkindly sponsoring the Mascot Race!
Fingers crossed foratri-cast! Love Veronica, Valerie, Hayley, Laura, Mark, Chelsea-Leigh, Tom, Alfie, Jack and Ollie xxxx
for three 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 2lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Hills
(3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs ALONDRA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Hills (2 wins from 25 runners, 8%) runs ALONDRA
WEIGHTWATCHER: COUNT OTTO won off a handicap mark of 75, his rating is now down 9lb to 66.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SILVER WRAITH trained by E Lavelle, Marlborough, 77 miles.
THE FAMILY & FRIENDS OF TONY MCMULLAN
1 SPANISH STAR (IRE) (17) 653146 C D
(2)
Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Rancho Star (IRE) (Soviet Star (USA)) Charles Bishop J
O Shirley Symonds & Fred Camis Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T
B David Webb
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran9-timewinnerwhowonreadilyatNewburyinJunethenshapedwellwhenheldupatthistrackinJulyWasn’tathisbestwhen6thof13 inahandicapatBrighton(16/1)17daysago,makingheadwaybutnotquickening.Remainsonaworkablemarkandthisisadropinclass. TFRHHHHI BHA70
2 EM FOUR (GB) (9) 444154 D 3 9-7 (4)
Br Ch g Sixties Icon - Emten (IRE) (Bungle Inthejungle) Saffie Osborne J
O Mr J. A. Osborne Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B J. A. Osborne
TIMEFORMVIEWWona6fhandicapatChepstow(4/1)39daysago.Fourthof5ina5.7fhandicapatBath(6/1)9daysago, stumblingearlyandnotgettingafairchancetoshowtrueability Capableofbouncingback. TFRHHHHI BHA72
3 DANGER ALERT (GB) (3) 044006 D 5 9-7 (3)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Sandy Times (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand) Jim Crowley J
O Mrs Diggy Rodber George Baker, Epsom T
B Corps Commerce Ltd Vortex Shipbroking S
TIMEFORMVIEWWithout awin in 20 starts, finishing sixth of10 in handicap at Goodwood (14/1) 3 days ago. Looks up againstitonthisquickturnaround. TFRHHIII BHA69
4 ALONDRA (GB) (20) 133240 3 9-5 (1)
Br B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Weisse Socken (IRE) (Acclamation) Jason Watson J
O Mr Martin Hughes Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Olly Batchelor Bloodstock Ltd Old Oak Holdings Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRanwellinfourconsecutivehandicapsbeforefinishing10thof12inhandicapatNewbury(11/2)20daysago, thoughapositionontheflankisapotentialexcuse.Couldbouncebackreturningto6f TFRHHHII BHA70
5 COMEDIAN LEADER (GB) (16) 246011 D 5 9-5 (6)
Br B m Aclaim (IRE) - Last Frontier (FR) (Kendargent (FR)) Ashley Lewis (7) J
O Mr M Robinson & Guy Dunphy Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Last Frontier Partnership TIMEFORMVIEWInexcellentformwithback-to-backwinsatLingfieldPark,latterlyina4-runnerhandicap(5/2)16daysago,dwellingatstartbutmaking headwayover2fouttoleadapproachingfinalfurlong.Currentformsuggestshat-trickmaywellbeonthecards. TFRHHHHH BHA67
6 SILVER WRAITH (GB) (32) 4-06244 BF 3 9-5 (7)
Br Gr f Havana Grey - Resolute Bay (Showcasing) Oisin Murphy J
O Mr W. H. Simpson Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Mr W. H. & Mrs J. I. Simpson Tyto Consultancy S TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedfourthof9atSandownParkover5f(3/1)32daysagoinfirst-timetonguestrap,lookingone-paced afterslowstart Returnsto6fthereforelooksagoodmove TFRHHHII BHA70
7 COUNT OTTO (IRE) (81) 2/06-642 CD
9-4 (5)
Br B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Dessert Flower (IRE) (Intikhab (USA)) Kieran Shoemark J
O Count Otto Partnership Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T
B Noel Finegan Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables S
TIMEFORMVIEWNottheforceofoldbutshowedsignsoflifewhensecondof8inAWhandicapatLingfield(50/1)81daysago. Blinkersbackonreturnedtograss. TFRHHHII BHA66
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Visor worn by No 3. Hood, Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Stewards Note:
EM FOUR: Following its run on 16/8/2025 it was reported that the horse stumbled after leaving the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Comedian Leader (GB), 9-2 Spanish Star (IRE), 11-2 Silver Wraith (GB), 7-1 Em Four (GB), Alondra (GB), 8-1 Count Otto (IRE), 22-1 Danger Alert (GB)
COMEDIAN LEADER is thriving at present following a brace of commanding wins at Lingfield, overcoming a tardy start to win with plenty in hand 16 days ago The hat-trick beckons for this improving mare. Spanish Star, a 9-time winner who shaped well over C&D in July, is feared most down in class. Em Four is worth another chance after stumbling early last time.
STANDARD & RECORD TIME
POSITION OF STALLS
6f - Outside 1m 4f - Centre Remainder - Inside
This thoughtfully designed space provides a calm and supportive environment for individuals who may experience sensory processing differences, such as sensitivity or sensory overload. The Sensory Room is open to guests of all ages and offers a welcoming space for anyone who may benefit from a quieter setting during their visit.
For further information or assistance, please speak to any member of our team, who will be happy to help
You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
British Stallion Studs will contribute £2million towards British prize-money in 2025, bringing our total investment to £40million since we were founded in 1983
for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £30000
Owners Prize Money 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524. (PenaltyValue £15462)
FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (19 wins from 111 runners, 17%) runs GHOST MODE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (11 wins from 56 runners, 20%) runs GHOST MODE LONGESTTRAVELLER: CHAMPAGNE DREAM trained by D Cunha, Newmarket, 83 miles.
SECOND RACE
1 GHOST MODE (IRE) (23) 33 9-7 (1)
Br Ch c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Graciebird (IRE) (Camacho) Oisin Murphy J
O Mr Michael Blencowe & Partner
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Kellsgrange Stud Limited Moretons Investments Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsort.Debutformworkedoutandwellandhesteppeduphimselfwhenthirdof12inmaidenat Goodwood(7f,good)23daysago Likelytoimproveagainandhe’stheonetobeat.
2 CHAMPAGNE DREAM (GB) (25) (2lb) 3
(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
TIMEFORMVIEWThirdof6innoviceatthisC&D(goodtosoft,11/1)ondebut25daysago,knowingwhatwasrequired. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 MAYAADA (IRE) (9) 53322
(4)
Br B f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Young Special (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Sam James J
O Nick Bradley Racing 15 & Partner
Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B Michael G. Holden Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWAdvancedherformwhenverygoodsecondof12innoviceatRipon(8f,goodtofirm)9daysago.Seento maximumeffectonthatoccasionbutarepeatofthatwillensureshe’sinvolved.
TFRHHHHI BHA74
4 PRINCESS HONEY BEE (GB) (6) 33 BF 9-2 (2)
Br B f Aclaim (IRE) - Bee Ina Bonnet (Helmet (AUS)) Charles Bishop J
O Nick Bradley Racing 9 Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Bearstone Stud Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWThird-placefinishondebutatYarmouthworkedoutandsentoffEvens,shecouldmanageonlythesameposition in7-runnermaidenatKempton(8f)6daysago Backintripandremainswithpotential.
TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: SQUARE D’ALBONI (FR) 2 9 7 Hector Crouch 9-2 (Ralph Beckett) 10 ran Hood worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Ghost Mode (IRE), 11-4 Mayaada (IRE), 11-2 Princess Honey Bee (GB), 12-1 Champagne Dream (GB) PLAY SMARTER
GHOST MODE confirmed the promise of his debut when third at Goodwood 3 weeks ago and this looks a good opening for him. Mayaada is more exposed but her last effort was a personal best and this uncomplicated filly is the obvious danger
RACE RESULTS
RACE TIME DISTANCE
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GHOST MODE (IRE) 2.MAYAADA (IRE) 3.PRINCESS HONEY BEE 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
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STANDARD & RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 21.10 secs
RecordTime: 1 min, 21.30 secs - Red Peony - 29th July 2004, Good to Firm
PACE YOURSELF
ALLOW ONE SOFT DRINK BETWEEN EVERY ALCOHOLIC DRINK
PASSIONATE ABOUT SPORT
HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 3)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£8126,2nd£4064,3rd£2032,4th£1016,5th£508,6th£254. (PenaltyValue£10308)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (9 wins from 31 runners, 29%) runs COMPETIZIONE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs COMPETIZIONE LONGESTTRAVELLER: SOCIETY MAN trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.
1 NATIVE AMERICAN (IRE) (44) 036-550 4 10-2 (6)
Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Pencarrow (Green Desert (USA)) Tom Marquand J
O Wathnan Racing Hamad Al Jehani, GB T
B Patricia Casement & Dr Dean Harron Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulinGroupcompanybutwinlessin11startsandfinishedeighthof9inhandicapatYork(12/1)44daysagowithout usualheadgear(probablyneededtherun).Cheekpiecesbackonandlikelytorunclosertoformhereeasedinclass. TFRHHHHI BHA97
2 SOCIETY MAN (FR) (26) 410-260 D 5 9-9 (3)
Br B g Cracksman - Society Lady (FR) (Zafeen (FR)) Callum Shepherd J
O Middleham Park Racing XC Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Haras de Saint Julien & Mme Regula Vanno Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonaconditionsraceinFranceinMay2024butfinishedlastof20atGoodwood(40/1)26daysago, foundtohavebledonreturnfrom6monthsoff Thiswillrevealmore TFRHHHII BHA90
3 CRIMSON SPIRIT (GB) (17) 311102 CD BF 4 9-9 (9)
Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Fanrouge (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE)) Jim Crowley J
O Innovate Racing I Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T
B Mrs Tina Cox Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonthreeconsecutive7fhandicapsearlierthisseasonincludingoverthisC&D.Secondof7in7fhandicapatMusselburgh(15/8) 17daysago,doingwellafterracingoffthepace.Hasexcellentcourseformanddoesn’tappeartohavepeakedyet.
TFRHHHHI BHA90
4 FIFTY NIFTY (IRE) (16) 1-26000 D 4 9-7 (7)
Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Leala (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Neil Callan J
O Mr O. Humphrey Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B Empire Bloodstock Ltd T Clover Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBelowformsincereturning,finishingseventhof8inhandicapatNewmarket(10/1)16daysagowhere hungleftandmadelittleimpression.First-timehoodapplied. TFRHHIII BHA88
5 COMPETIZIONE (FR) (30) 022010
3 9-6 (1)
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Walk In Beauty (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Oisin Murphy J
O The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWEasilylandedtheoddsinaWindsornovicelastmonth.Underperformedwhen12thof17inhandicapatAscot(9/1) 30daysago,racingfreelyandfadinghavingdonetoomuchtoosoon.Dropbackto7fcouldbeagoodmove TFRHHHII BHA92
6 PARTISAN HERO (IRE) (22) 122126 CD 5 9-6 (2)
Br B g Muhaarar - Mad About You (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Rossa Ryan J
O D Lowe & S Hoyland
David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Dave Loughnane Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWReliableperformerwhorecordedwinnumber3ofthecampaignoverC&DinJunebutfinishedsixthof15inhandicapat Galway(14/1)22daysagoaftertakingkeenholdandweakeninglate Dominatingthisfieldmaybeashadeeasier TFRHHHII BHA87
7 BELL SHOT (IRE) (12) 414311 D 6 9-5 (4)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Merry Me (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Jason Watson J
O SBK Racing & B & J Parr Racing Ltd
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Mrs Fitri Hay Parr, SBK Computers Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonthreeoflastfivestartsover7f,mostrecentlyin6-runnerhandicapatBeverley(9/4)12daysagowhenleadingthroughoutto dominateby43/4lengths.Likelytofindthingsmoredifficultinthishighergradeand7lbhigherbuthe’sclearlyingoodorder
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8 THE FINGAL RAVEN (IRE) (16) 332033 D 3 9-4 (8)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Chupalla (Helmet (AUS)) Saffie Osborne J
O Dominic Griffiths and David Kavanagh Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B Tally-Ho Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinListedcompanyatMeydanandfinishedthirdlast2startsbackinBritain.latterlyin6-runnerat Newmarket(8f)16daysago(10/3),weakeninglateafterchasingleader 7fprobablyhisbesttrip
Br Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Anahita (FR) (Turtle Bowl (IRE)) Hollie Doyle J
O Mr Salem Rashid Bin Ghadayer Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWWonfirst2startsontheAWthisspringandaddedtotallyoverC&Dlastmonth.Ranacrackerwhenthirdof16inahighergradehandicap atGoodwood(22/1)23daysago,makingtherunninguntilheadedclosehomeandhe’samassiveplayerupjust1lb TFRHHHHH BHA89
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: SUMMER OF LOVE (IRE) 4 9 8 Oisin Murphy 11-8 (Saeed bin Suroor) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1, 4. Blinkers worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 7.
Stewards Note:
SOCIETY MAN: Following its run on 30/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Aurora Majesty (IRE), 9-2 Crimson Spirit (GB), 6-1 Native American (IRE), 8-1 Bell Shot (IRE), 9-1 Partisan Hero (IRE), The Fingal Raven (IRE), 10-1 Competizione (FR), 14-1 Society Man (FR), 20-1 Fifty Nifty (IRE)
AURORA MAJESTY proved effective on this speed-favouring track when winning here in July and ran a cracker when third in a higher grade at Goodwood recently He’s taken to resume winning ways Crimson Spirit brings excellent course form to the table so is feared most, while Native American, useful at his peak, could be a different proposition with cheekpieces restored.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AURORA
TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR
STANDARD & RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 21.10 secs
Record Time: 1 min, 19.88 secs - Safe Voyage - 4th July 2020, Good
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 £14000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£5949,2nd£2974,3rd£1487,4th£743,5th£372,6th£186. (PenaltyValue£6844.60)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle
(16 wins from 166 runners, 10%) runs BIG BEAR HUG TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Portman (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs WAY OF LIFE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: FAST STEPS trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 167 miles.
1 BEAULD AS BRASS (GB) (24) 113010 D 5 11-10 (4)
Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Camelopardalis (Tobougg (IRE)) Mr P. W. Mullins J
O Greens Racing George Baker, Epsom T
B Miss D. F. Fleming Vortex Shipbroking S TIMEFORMVIEWProlificthisseasoninlowergrades,winning5times.Failedtostaywheneighthof12atGoodwood(28/1)over20f24daysago,shapingbetter thanbeatendistancesuggests.Returntoshortertripshouldsuitwithfirst-timetonguestrapappliedwithleadingamateurbooked. TFRHHHII BHA86
2 GORDON GREY (IRE) (32) 100011 CD 5 11-8 (1)
Br Gr g Australia - Lady Aquitaine (USA) (El Prado (IRE)) Mr Paul Hainey (2) J
O Hasmonean Racing & Miss C J McKeown B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Sahara Group Holdings Hasmonean Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRanoutan11-lengthwinneroverC&Dlastmonthandcompletedcross-codehat-trickatNewbury32daysago,defyingapenaltywhen makingall,travelledwellandkeptuptowork.Cheekpiecesbackontodayandlookscapableofextendingwinningsequenceup4lb
HHHHH BHA84
3 WAY OF LIFE (GB) (23) 412404 D 7 11-6 (5)
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Upskittled (Diktat) Mr McKenzie Graham (6) J
O Berkeley Racing Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
B Whatton Manor Stud Pump Technology Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedagoodattitudetoendlosingsequenceatKempton(AW)inMay.Respectablefourthof8inhandicapat Newmarket(22/1)23daysagoandconsistencyishardtoknock. TFRHHHII BHA82
4 WARNING SIGN (FR) (18) 25-0211
Br Ch g Attendu (FR) - Modestie (FR) (Nayef (USA))
6 11-4 (8)
Mr David Dunsdon J
O Mr David Dunsdon Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Jean Louis Bouchard
KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWonbothstartssincebeingfittedwithblinkers,latterlyin6-runnerhandicapatSandown(5/2)18daysago,produced toleadunder3foutandassertedfinalfurlong.Clearlyingoodformandshouldhandlethisstepbackupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA80
5 BIG BEAR HUG (GB) (32) 023-130 C D
Br B m Belardo (IRE) - Silkenveil (IRE) (Indian Ridge)
6 11-4 (3)
Mr Lewis Kent (4) J
O Ownaracehorse and R Kent Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B D R. Botterill TIMEFORMVIEWWonatGoodwood(12f)inJunethenthirdatthisC&DinJulybeforefinishingninthof12inhandicapat Yarmouth(11f,18/1)32daysago Backatatrackwherehasshownsolidform.
6 FAST STEPS (IRE) (32) 0-03343 C
(7)
Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Inis Boffin (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Mr Patrick Millman J
O Mr Eric Gadsden Rod Millman, Cullompton T
B Inis Boffin Syndicate Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWThreethird-placefinishesinlastfourstarts,includingatNewbury(3/1)32daysago,threateningmore thandeliveringwhencheekpieceson,Headgearquicklydiscarded.
7 VAYNOR (IRE) (17) 0-40452 D
6 10-9 (2)
Br Ro g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Sanaya (IRE) (Barathea (IRE)) MrJames Hills (6) J
O The Parea Partnership Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Newstead Breeding Wishanger Estates Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedinrecenttimesanddownintheweights,hefinishedsecondof9in14fhandicapatHaydock(12/1) 17daysago,edgedoutinthefinal50yards.Samemarkhere.
8 SANITISER (GB) (18) 056-050 6 10-4 (6)
Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Spicy Dal (Dalakhani (IRE)) Mr Ben Pollard (4) J
O Sunville Rail Limited Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLastof7inhandicapatBrighton(25/1)18daysago.Nowtriesfirst-timevisorbutothersmorepersuasive fromjustoutoftheweights.
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: LORD MELBOURNE (IRE) 4 11 11 Mr Simon Walker 5-4 (Ralph Beckett) 10 ran Visor worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5.
ProbableS.P’s: 11-4 Gordon Grey(IRE), 4-1Warning Sign (FR), 6-1Vaynor(IRE), 13-2 Fast Steps (IRE), 7-1 BeauldAs Brass (GB), 12-1 Way of Life (GB), 14-1 Big Bear Hug (GB), 33-1 Sanitiser (GB)
GORDON GREY has been in outstanding form, reeling off three consecutive victories, including an 11-length win over C&D With cheekpieces back on, he may well extend his winning sequence. Warning Sign is back in excellent order fitted with blinkers, winning both starts oflate so he’s second choice.Vaynorjust failed to hold on at Haydock last time but that represented a welcome return to form.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GORDON GREY (IRE) 2.WARNING SIGN (FR) 3.VAYNOR (IRE)
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STANDARD & RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 2 mins 35.60 secs
RecordTime: 2 mins 31.33 secs - Workforce - 5th June 2010, Good to Firm
23rd - 31st August 2025
Yards, studs and aftercare centres across the country are opening their doors to celebrate the love, care and attention that racehorses receive 365 days a year. It’s here! Let’s celebrate National Racehorse Week!
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11500
Owners Prize Money 1st £4748, 2nd £2375, 3rd £1187, 4th £593, 5th £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (19 wins from 111 runners, 17%) runs SOUL DANCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (11 wins from 56 runners, 20%) runs SOUL DANCE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: STORMY MONDAY trained by E Walker, Upper Lambourn, 73 miles.
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1 CARNIVAL DAY (IRE) (25) 2-34041 CD 4 10-3 (2)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mardie Gras (Galileo (IRE)) Pat Cosgrave J
O M&O Plant Ltd Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Jim Boyle Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWRanwellinfourthhereover12fearlierthisseasonandbetterthaneverwhenreadilylanding5-runnerhandicapatthisC&D(7/4) 25daysago,travellingwell,leadingover3foutanddrawingclearwhenshakenup 6lbwon’tpreventaveryboldfollow-upbid.TFRHHHHH BHA81
2 ROBBO (IRE) (19) 565510
Br B g Camacho - Mandoria (GER) (Adlerflug (GER))
(5)
Ashley Lewis (7) J
O Aura Racing Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWWona1mhandicapatGoodwoodinJuneandhasshownformatthis10ftrippreviously.Seventhof12inahandicapat Brighton(7/1)19daysago,thingsnotdroppingideallyforhim.Shouldberightathomereturningtothislongertrip
3 BEARAWAY (IRE) (25) 602535 D 7 9-8 (4)
Br B g Kodiac - Fair Sailing (IRE) (Docksider (USA))
O Mrs P. J. Sheen
B Airlie Stud
Sean Dylan Bowen J
Laura Mongan, Epsom T
Arthur Wait Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRancreditablyatChelmsfordinJulybutfinishedlastof5atthisC&D(18/1)25daysagoonstabledebut andhe’llneedtoleavethateffortwellbehind.
BHA72
4 ATHERSTONE WARRIOR (IRE) (25) 4164-30 3 9-7 (6)
Br B g Coulsty (IRE) - Hollow Green (IRE) (Beat Hollow)
O Tim and Wayne’s World
B Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd
Jason Watson J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWThirskmaidenwinnerlastyearwhouppedhisgamewhenthirdatGoodwoodinMay.Finishedtenthof15atsamecourse(4/1)25daysago whenhamperedsothatruncanbeforgiven.Clearlybackedthatdayasthoughttobewellhandicapped.Upintrip
TFRHHHII BHA78
5 QUESTIONABLE (GB) (26) 3213-05 D 4 9-7 (1)
Br B f Time Test - Rattleyurjewellery (Royal Applause)
Jim Crowley J
O Peter Onslow & Mr & Mrs Gary Middlebrook Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T
B Peter Onslow Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWonatSandownoverthistriplastSeptemberbutfifthof10inhandicapatsamecourse(25/1)26daysago, restrainedandnevercompetitivefromawidedraw Likelytodobetterthistime. TFRHHHII BHA71
6 SOUL DANCE (GB) (44) 0-43122 BF 3 9-5 (7)
Br B f Camelot - Be More (Shamardal (USA)) Oisin Murphy J
O Cayton Park Stud Limited Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Cayton Park Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWonan8fhandicapatNottinghaminJuneandhasfinishedrunner-upinbothstartssince,mostrecentlyin4-runner10fhandicapatSalisbury(11/8) 44daysago,doingbestworklateafteragainconcedingfirstrun Continuesingoodheartandmayhaveabiggerperformanceinher
BHA76
7 MANILATHRILLER (GB) (18) 033140 D 3 9-3 (3)
Br Ch f Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) - Fiumicino (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Saffie Osborne J
O Mr Richard Kent & Partners Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Stoneham Park Stud Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonatWindsorinJulybutseventhof12inhandicapatChepstow(28/1)18daysago,heldupandneverdangerous. Handicapperappearstohaveagrip
8 STORMY MONDAY (GB) (30) 1-03053 D 3 9-0 (8)
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Frankel’s Storm (Frankel) Kieran Shoemark J
O Chris Stedman Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Mr C. E. Stedman ABM Catering Facilities Management S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownfairforminhandicaps,finishingthirdof4inhandicapatSalisbury(9/4)30daysago,lackinga changeofgear Droppingbackto10fmaynotbeidealbasedonthat.
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: DASHINWHITESARGENT 3 9 2 Hector Crouch 5-1 (Hughie Morrison) 9 ran Hood worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Soul Dance (GB), 3-1 Carnival Day (IRE), 11-2Atherstone Warrior(IRE), 8-1 Stormy Monday (GB), 9-1 Robbo (IRE), 16-1 Questionable (GB), Manila Thriller (GB), 25-1 Bearaway (IRE)
CARNIVAL DAY proved his effectiveness at this track when winning readily over C&D 25 days ago and a 6lb rise may well be within range. Soul Dance has been knocking on the door with consecutive runner-up finishes and she looks a major player. Robbo should appreciate returning to this longer trip so completes the shortlist.
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THOROUGH BRED
for three 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle (16 wins from 166 runners, 10%) runs PLAY ME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Varian (4 wins from 33 runners, 12%) runs DUE WEST
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: JIFF’S ARMY trained by S C Williams, HACHIMAN trained by S & E Crisford, DUE WEST trained by R Varian, all Newmarket, 83 miles.
1 KITARO KICH (IRE) (12) 120000 D 5 9-12 (1)
Br Br g Karakontie (JPN) - The Tulip (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Neil Callan J
O J MacHale, S Tucker & S Jewell George Baker, Epsom T
B Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers Vortex Shipbroking S TIMEFORMVIEWFourthwinofaveryproductiveAWspellatChelmsfordinMarch.Seventhof13inhandicapatKempton(12/1)12daysago, effortflattenedaftermakingheadwayandhastoprovehecandoitonturf(givenachancebytheassessor). TFRHHIII BHA71
2 DUE WEST (FR) (23) 64-2
3 9-9 (3)
Br B c Wootton Bassett - La Taniere (FR) (Myboycharlie (IRE)) Ray Dawson J
O Smith, Magnier, Tabor & Westerberg Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B SCEA J.L.C. & P. Carpentier & P. Bradley Ashford Stud of 5095 S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedcoltwhoshowedsolidformbothstartsasa2-y-o.SecondofeightinnoviceatThirsk(15/8)23daysago,nomatch forwinnerbutasoundreappearancenonetheless.Likelyimprovernowhandicappingforpowerfulstable.
TFRHHHHI BHA75
3 EAZY ON THE EYE (GB) (11) 003055 D 3 9-8 (4)
Br B f Expert Eye - Yaa Mous (Farhh) Hollie Doyle J
O Mr Frederick Ellis Heather Main, Wantage T
B Ellis Stud Partnership Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceontheAWlastyearandranwellbackinamoresuitablegradeatYork(5th)30daysago.Wellbackedbutcould manageonlyfifthof11inhandicapatWindsor(11/2)11daysagowhentriedinahoodwhichisleftoffhere.
TFRHHHII BHA74
4 JIFF’S ARMY (IRE) (19) 006310 CD 3 9-7 (2)
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Brunelle (IRE) (Kodiac)
O Barber Parry Racing
B Windflower Overseas
Rossa Ryan J
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon over C&D (6/4) 39 days ago then finished ninth of 12 in handicap at Brighton (8/1) 19 days ago, runningbelowpar NeedstobouncebackataC&Dthatpreviouslysuited. TFRHHHII BHA73
5 HACHIMAN (GB) (21) 0-31
3 9-6 (5)
Br Gr g Frankel - Hareem Queen (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Rabbah Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Coverdale Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedthirdinnovicecompanyatWindsoraftershowinglittleondebutandcontinuedprogresswhenlanding11-runnermaidenat Lingfield(8f,AW)(11/2)threeweeksago,overcomingapacebias.Makinghandicapdebutandlookslikelytoprogressfurther TFRHHHHH BHA72
6 PLAY ME (GB) (10) 034361 CD
3 8-9 (6)
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Initially (Dansili) Donagh Murphy (7) J
O Mr P and Mrs L Rowe and Mr John Turner Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWBackupintripandproducedacareer-besteffortwhenlanding5-runnerhandicapatthisC&D(11/1)10daysago, travelledfluentlyandledenteringfinalfurlong,wonreadily 4lbriselooksperfectlyfair
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
61
2024: LUNATICK 4 10 4 Oisin Murphy 7-2 (Hughie Morrison) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Hachiman (GB), 7-2 Play Me (GB), 4-1 Due West (FR), 11-2 Eazy On The Eye (GB), 7-1 Jiff’s Army (IRE), 16-1 Kitaro Kich (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
HACHIMAN overcame a pace bias when scoring at Lingfield three weeks ago and looks open to further improvement on handicap debut. He’s marginally preferred to Play Me, who won readily over C&D 10 days ago, and Due West, who is in the right hands to go forward.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HACHIMAN 2.PLAY ME 3.DUE WEST (FR)
SCAN TO BOOK SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
THE BETFRED ‘BET BUILDER’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS
4)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11500
Owners Prize Money 1st £4748, 2nd £2375, 3rd £1187, 4th £593, 5th £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle (16 wins from 166 runners, 10%) runs OTAGO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs OUR MIGHTY MO LONGESTTRAVELLER: OUR MIGHTY MO trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 259 miles.
1 MAFNOOD (GB) (2) 042330
Br B g Kingman - Rayaheen (Nayef (USA))
(1)
Neil Callan J
O Mrs Pao, Mr Stafford & Mr Tucker George Baker, Epsom T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Vortex Shipbroking S
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentinhandicapsforallhe’sfailedtowinone.Places3timesthissummer,includingtwiceoverC&D, butnotinthesameformatWindsoronSaturday.
2 SILVER TRUMPET (GB) (10) 002541 CD 4 9-13 (2)
Br Gr g Advertise - Cherubic (Dark Angel (IRE))
O Austin, June & Jonny Allison
Charles Bishop J
Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Mickley Stud & Mr D Willis ABM Catering Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWGoodsecondatNewburyonthebackofabreathingopandcashedinonacareer-lowmarkin7-runnerhandicapoverC&D(5/2) 10daysago,drawingclear Likelytobeverycompetitiveagaindespiteprobableriseinthehandicap
3 OUR MIGHTY MO (IRE) (93) 130-440 D 3 9-10 (3)
Br B g Kodiac - Khibrah (Dark Angel (IRE))
Sam James J
O Middleham Park Racing LXX K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Tally-Ho Stud Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownmixedformin3outingsthisterm,finishinglastof12inahandicapatHaydock(28/1)93daysago, notsettlingandweakening.Bouncebackrequired.
TFRHHHII BHA81
4 VALLEY OFTHE KINGS (SAF) (16) 422 4 9-10 (7)
Br B g Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) - Victoria Lavelle (SAF) (Captain Al (SAF)) Kyle Strydom J
O The Kings Men Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Maine Chance Farms (Pty) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced4-year-oldwithtwoconsecutivesecond-placefinishes,mostrecentlyin8-runnermaiden atRedcar(4/1)16daysago Makeshandicapdebutwithpotentialforbetter
TFRHHHII BHA76
5 DREAM OF MISCHIEF (GB) (54) 00-2000 CD 5 9-8 (6)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Saucy Minx (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Mrs F Cotton,Mr & Mrs P Conway Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T
B Mr & Mrs Cotton / Mrs Suzanne Conway Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedclosesecondatKemptoninAprilbutbelowforminrecentturfoutings,seventhof8inC&Dhandicap54daysago, makingonlybriefheadwayinfirst-timeblinkers.Cheekpiecesbackonandtheassessorhasgivenhimachance. TFRHHHHI BHA74
6 THE BITTER MOOSE (IRE) (10) 052422 D 4 9-0 (4)
Br B g Kodiac - Baroness (IRE) (Declaration of War (USA)) Jim Crowley J
O Mr David Henery Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T
B Gigginstown House Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWThreerunner-upfinishesrecently,includingin7-runnerhandicapatthisC&D(10/1)10daysago.Withoutawin in16racesbutshouldbecompetitiveoverthisoptimal7ftrip
7 OTAGO (GB) (87) 101-550 CD
TFRHHHII BHA66
8 8-10 (5)
Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Spinning Top (Alzao (USA)) Charlie Bennett J
O Mr P and Mrs L Rowe and Mr John Turner Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Queen Elizabeth II
TIMEFORMVIEWDualC&Dwinnerbutyettofirethisseason,finishingseventhof8inhandicapatBrighton(14/1)87daysago. Cheekpiecesbackonandthatmayhelpsparkarevival.
HHHII BHA62
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: TANMAWWY (IRE) 6 9 10 Jack Mitchell 7-1 (Heather Main) 14 ran Visor worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 SilverTrumpet (GB), 11-2 Mafnood (GB), 6-1 Valley Ofthe Kings (SAF), 7-1 The Bitter Moose (IRE), 9-1 Dream of Mischief (GB), 10-1 Otago (GB), 14-1 Our Mighty Mo (IRE)
SILVER TRUMPET impressed when drawing clear over C&D 10 days ago, bouncing back to his best form, and he’s selected to defy a rise in the handicap Dream of Mischief could show improvement with cheekpieces replacing blinkers, while the consistent Mafnood is well suited to this track configuration.
STANDARD & RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 21.10 secs
Record Time: 1 min, 19.88 secs - Safe Voyage - 4th July 2020, Good
ABANDONED RACING
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In the event of an emergency please be guided by our safety stewards and by the messages you will see and hear around the racecourse. We advise that you keep your personal belongings with you at all times In the event of an evacuation please do not attempt to regain access to buildings to collect your personal belongings
If a total evacuation of the racecourse becomes necessary we will keep you updated on developments via our Public Address system The Racecourse would be grateful if you would observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst you are at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The emergency exits from the bars onto the Grandstand steppings are painted yellow and we would request that you do not stop whilst in this area. We would also request that only those that are disabled use the disabled viewing ramp and that parents keep a close eye on all children and prevent them from climbing the running rails and getting on to the actual racecourse. We would also like to remind racegoers that the first aid room is located at the Entrance Pavilion
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The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £167,638 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd June to 14th September 2025
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The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
FirstRace1.35-THETONYMCMULLAN80THBIRTHDAYHANDICAPSTAKES(CLASS5)(AJockeyClubGrassroots Sprint Series Qualifier) 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 forthree yrs old and upwards, Rated 53-72 (also open to such horses rated 52 and below) £42 stake if the horse is rated 53 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 52 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 23rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 16th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enterTHE JOCKEY CLUB GRASSROOTS FLAT SPRINT SERIES HANDICAP FINAL, to be run over about Six Furlongs at Nottingham on Thursday, 2 October, 2025. In the event of an abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse Declared to Run in that race, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time ofthe abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enterthe Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifier will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 15 entries at £42. - Closed August 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (PenaltyValue £4448.90)Weights lowered 2lb. SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.10 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (for horses in Bands C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627 and the fourth £1812. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, August 19th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 23rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race 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 subsequentlyabandonedwillnotbeeligibletoenteraFinal.ForfurtherdetailsregardingRestrictedRaceBands,please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk 13 entries at £150 - Closed August 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£12189; Second £6096;Third £3048; Fourth £1524. (PenaltyValue £15462)ASS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.45 - THE BETFRED ‘THE CLASSIC BOOKMAKER’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418, the fourth £1208, the fifth £604 and the sixth £302. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 23rd. 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 August 16th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 16 entries at £100 - Closed August 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (PenaltyValue £10308) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.20 - THE BETFRED NIFTY 50 AMATEURS’ DERBY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (FOR GENTLEMAN AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (GBBPlus RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6844 to the winning horse The second to receive £3421, the third £1710, the fourth £855, the fifth £428 and the sixth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £70 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lowerwith £56 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 23rd. Lowest weight 10st 4lb; Highest weight not less than 11st 9lb Penalties, after August 16th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Gentleman Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to August 22nd, 2025, have not ridden more than 10 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 2lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 4lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 6lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed) BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 13 entries at £70. - Closed August 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£5949; Second £2974;Third £1487; Fourth £743; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (PenaltyValue £6844.60)ASS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.55 - THE ROBIN GROSSMITH MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPlus RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6019 to the winning horse The second to receive £2824, the third £1411, the fourth £706 and the fifth £351. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £57 stake ifthe horse is rated 61 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 23rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 16th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 17 entries at £57 - Closed August 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4748; Second £2375; Third £1187; Fourth £593; Fifth £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10) SS
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
SixthRace4.28-THEBETFREDPLAYFRED’S£5MILLIONHANDICAPSTAKES(CLASS5)(AJockeyClubGrassroots Mile Series Qualifier) 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 forthree 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. August 23rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 16th, 2025, foreach race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules ofRacing, will be eligible to enterTHEJOCKEY CLUB GRASSROOTS FLAT MILE SERIES HANDICAP FINAL, to be run over about eight furlongs at Nottingham on Thursday, 2 October, 2025. In the event of an abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse Declared to Run in that race, or any horse entered to run in that race ifthe time of the abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualifiedto enterthe Final.Anyhorsewhich has been eliminated from a qualifierwill also be eligible, subjecttothe Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 17 entries at £42. - Closed August 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£3510; Second £1755;Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90) SS
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
SeventhRace 5.03-THEBETFRED‘BETBUILDER’ HANDICAPSTAKES(CLASS4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6019 to the winning horse The second to receive £2824, the third £1411, the fourth £706 and the fifth £351. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £57 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.
August 23rd. 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, afterAugust 16th, 2025, foreach race won 3yo 6lb; 4yoto 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsoredthis race 17 entries at £57 - ClosedAugust 19th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£4748;Second£2375; Third £1187; Fourth £593; Fifth £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10) SS
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
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