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TODAY’S RACING PAGES
FIRST RACE 1:37pm
The Betfred ‘Turbo Boost’ Nursery Handicap Stakes
2:12pm
The Betfred Derby ‘Wild Card’ EBF Conditions Stakes
2:47pm
The Hunt Family Fund Novice Stakes (Sponsored By Betfred)
3:22pm
The Betfred ‘Nifty 50’ Jump Jockeys Derby Handicap Stakes
12-13
SECOND RACE 14-15
THIRD RACE 18-19
FOURTH RACE 22-23
FIFTH RACE 3:57pm
The Betfred ‘Bet Builder’ Handicap Stakes
24-25
SIXTH RACE 4:32pm
The Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Handicap Stakes
5:07pm
The Betfred ‘Follow Us On X’ Handicap Stakes
26-27
SEVENTH RACE
NEXT MEETING
28-29
20/04/2027
THE SEASON OPENER Our season opener on Tuesday 20 April 2027 sees high-class, quality racing at Epsom Downs. T: 01327 2460482 W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/epsom E: epsom.reception@thejockeyclub.co.uk
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8 CHRISTMAS DAY (IRE) (23) 3511-13 BF Br B c Camelot - Beauty (Sea The Stars (IRE)) O Magnier/Tabor/Smith/Westerberg/Brant 14 B Framont Ltd
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9-2
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R. P. Whelan J Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T Sponsor S
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Third of 8 behind Item beaten 4 1/2l at 11-4 favourite on his latest outing in the Group 2Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes atYork over 1m 2f(good) last month. TFRHHHHH BHA109
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1. FORM
EXPERT VIEW
A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
Look out for Letters: C D CD BF
= Has won at this course = Has won over this distance = Has won over this distance at this course = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM / P F U R CO B S r
= New racing season = Missed racing season = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race = Horse fell = Rider unseated = Horse refused to race = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse = Horse was brought down = Horse slipped = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race = Disqualified
d Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
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2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse. 3. Timeform view and TFR rating 4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race. 5. JOCKEYS Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day. OTHER USEFUL DETAILS 6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey 7. Saddlecloth number 8. Horse’s name 9. Days since the horse last run 10. Horse’s age 11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs) 12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam) 13. Horse’s owner 14. Horse’s breeder 15. Birthplace of horse 16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
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EPSOM
TRAINERS
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 2026 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 current standings can be seen below and are correct as of 25th September.
Trainer
Number of wins
Michael Attwater
20
Jim Boyle
19
George Baker
13
Simon Dow
10
Pat Phelan
8
Craig Benton
6
Laura Mongan
2
Mark Pattinson
2
The presentation for the winning trainer will be made at the Epsom Trainers Association Ball in November. The Sir David Prosser Trophy championship for 2026 runs from 5th November 2025 to 4th November 2026. 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
FIRST RACE
THE BETFRED ‘TURBO BOOST’ NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
1.37
for two yrs old x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) J Jockey T Trainer
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E J-Houghton (10 wins from 64 runners, 16%) runs FOSCARINI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (5 wins from 43 runners, 12%) runs TELEGRAPHIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: TELEGRAPHIC trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.
colours no
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S Sponsor Br Breeding
7f 3y
horse
st-lb
Draw
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THE GINGER KID (IRE) (38) 010226
9-9
(9)
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TELEGRAPHIC (GB) (38) 4120 D
9-6
(8)
3
ROGUE IMPERIAL (GB) (34) 53021
9-4
(5)
4
CLIVE THE WRITER (IRE) (16) 016 D
9-4
(1)
5
GIVE HAND (IRE) (17) 33
9-2
(3)
6
REGAL TIGER (GB) (69) 422 BF
8-13
(7)
7
LEUCOTHEA (IRE) (17) 320200
8-11
(2)
8
ANGEL OF DESIRE (GB) (27) 43
8-11
(6)
Br Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Bella de Medici (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Ashley Lewis (3) J O TBT Racing Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T B Mountain View Stud & J.C B/Stock James Hambro & Partners Llp S TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in a Nottingham novice (6f) on second start. Found things tough at Royal Ascot but has been running well in 7f nurseries since, shaping as ifstill in decent formwhen sixth of18 atYork’s Ebormeeting. Respected back down in grade. TFRHHHHI BHA83
Br B c Kameko (USA) - Roubles (USA) (Speightstown (USA)) Billy Loughnane J O Owners Group 162 Charlie Johnston, Middleham T B Elite Racing Club Owners Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Much sharper than on debut when wide-margin winner of a Brighton novice in July. Good second at Yarmouth next time, before seeming unsuited bysoft groundwhenwell held in nurseryatYork on latest outing. Could fare betteratthis level. TFRHHIII BHA80 Br B c Too Darn Hot - Celestial Queen (Dark Angel (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J O The Rogues Gallery Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T B Branton Court Stud LLP Rogues Gallery Racing, Essex 4X4 Centre S TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed progress when runner-up on nursery debut at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) in August. Didn’t need to improve when going one betterin 5-runnermaiden atBrighton lasttime,thoughmore requiredhere backin anursery. Bredtobe suitedbythisextra1f. TFRHHHII BHA78 Br B g Calyx - Ruminyahui (IRE) (Australia) Hector Crouch J O Khalifa Dasmal & Bryan Payne William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T B Ruminyahui Partnership Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise when winning a Kempton novice (7f) last month. Failed to see out 1m at the first attempt when sixth of8 in nursery at Sandown 16 days ago, so he could bounce back returned to this trip. TFRHHIII BHA78
Br B c Mohaather - Montalcino (IRE) (Big Bad Bob (IRE)) Lewis Edmunds J O Mr Mohammed Jaber Harry Charlton, Beckhampton T B Miss Madeline Burns TIMEFORMVIEWInneedoftheexperienceondebutandsteppedforwardfromthateffortwhenthirdof10inaninteresting-lookingnovice overthis C&D 17 days ago.Well-bredtype and makes plentyofappeal sent handicapping on onlyhisthird start. TFRHHHHH BHA76 Br B c Kingman - Tiger Eye (IRE) (Frankel) Oisin Murphy J O Roudee Racing 20 & Mrs E.Palmer Hugo Palmer, Malpas T B The Tiger Eye Partnership Roudee Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHas progressed with each start so far, making a quick switch to nurseries when 1/2-length second of 6 at Windsor (6f) inJuly.Thewinnerthat dayscored nexttime so he merits considerationwith prospect ofmoreto come up intrip. TFRHHHHI BHA73 Br B f Soldier’s Call - Maine Island (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Sean Levey J O Jastar Capital Limited Richard Hannon, Marlborough T B Thomas Hassett Jastar Capital Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWResumedprogressbackupto6ffornurserydebutwhengoingcloseatNottinghamlastmonth,formboostedsince.Facedastiffertaskin salesraceatNewmarketnextouting,butranmodestlybackinanurseryatDoncaster(6.5f)17daysago.Cheekpiecesreachedfor. TFRHHIII BHA71
Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Whims of Desire (Nathaniel (IRE)) Cieren Fallon J O The Angel Of Desire Syndicate Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T B Mr P Newell & Kirtlington Park Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWShowed abilityin both starts last month, no extra onlylate onwhenthird of8 in maiden overthis C&D on latest outing. Makes nursery debut. TFRHHHII BHA71
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FOSCARINI (IRE) (32) 5620
8-7
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Br B c Without Parole - Daring Destiny (IRE) (Mehmas (IRE)) Harry Davies J O Mick and Janice Mariscotti Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T B Stuart McPhee ABM Catering Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWTookastepforwardonhisthirdrunwhensecondof5innoviceatBrightoninAugust.However,hewasn’tinthesameform when downthe field in nurseryat Newburylasttime, unableto get awaywith racing freelyonthat occasion. TFRHHIII BHA67
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: GALILEO ISLAND (IRE) 2 9 9 Marco Ghiani 7-4 (Marco Botti) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Regal Tiger (GB), 9-2 Rogue Imperial (GB), 11-2 The Ginger Kid (IRE), Give Hand (IRE), 9-1 Angel of Desire (GB), 11-1 Clive The Writer (IRE), 16-1 Telegraphic (GB), 22-1 Leucothea (IRE), Foscarini (IRE)
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GIVE HAND (IRE) 2.REGAL TIGER 3.THE GINGER KID (IRE)
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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
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FIRST RACE
GIVE HAND showed much improved form on his second start when third over C&D, the race won by a promising newcomer, and he could be up to making a successful nursery debut with his yard going well. Regal Tiger has been going the right way in his 3 outings so far and is next on the list, ahead of The Ginger Kid.
THE BETFRED DERBY ‘WILD CARD’ EBF CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB/GBBPlus RACE)
SECOND RACE
2.12
for two yrs old x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8126, 2nd £4064, 3rd £2032, 4th £1016, 5th £508. (Penalty Value £10308) J Jockey T Trainer
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Beckett (11 wins from 84 runners, 13%) runs ROSE MOON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (14 wins from 62 runners, 23%) runs QUITE CHEEKY LONGEST TRAVELLER: SWORD SALUTE trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.
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st-lb
Draw
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SWORD SALUTE (USA) (15) 31010
9-5
(2)
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AL WATHBA (FR) (17) 2214 BF
9-3
(4)
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BINCIMBAL (IRE) (31) 3411 C
9-3
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QUITE CHEEKY (IRE) (17) 1 C
9-3
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ROSE MOON (GER) (24) 1
9-3
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Br Ch c Masar (IRE) - Victory Wave (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA)) Rowan Scott J O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Charlie Johnston, Middleham T B Godolphin Llc Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMasarcoltwhobuiltondebutpromisewithvictoryin8-runnermaidenatLingfield(7f)inMay.Causeda33/1shockwhenmakingallonnurserydebut atGloriousGoodwood(7f,goodtofirm)inJulybutnotgoodenoughuppedmarkedlyingradeatWoodbine(1m)earlierinthemonth. TFRHHHII BHA91 Br B c Wootton Bassett - Hidden Breeze (Dark Angel (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T B Haras D’Etreham & Eric de Chambure Emirates S TIMEFORMVIEWScopey€900,000WoottonBassettcoltwhoshapedwellwhenbehindthesubsequentAcombwinnerHaffnerondebut.Turnedoverat2/11nextstart,butmade nomistakeatKempton(1m)lastmonth.However,provedtoofreewhenfourthof6onnurserydebutatDoncaster(1m,good)earlierinthemonth. TFRHHHII BHA89
Br Br c Too Darn Hot - Silk Romance (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Lewis Edmunds J O Salhia Stud Limited Harry Charlton, Beckhampton T B Tally-Ho Stud Icad Holding Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedtomakeawinningstarttohisnurserycareerover7fherelastmonth.Lookedacutabovehisrivalswhenfollowingupfrom 2lb higherat Carlisle (1m, goodto firm) lasttime andwhilethis demands more, he should make a bold bid forthe hat-trick. TFRHHHII BHA81 Br B c Teofilo (IRE) - Examinee (GER) (Monsun (GER)) Cieren Fallon J O Mr T. J. W. Bridge William Haggas, Newmarket T B Clearwater Stud Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEW70,000gnsyearling,Teofilocoltwhoovercameinexperiencetomakeawinningdebutin10-runnernoviceatthiscourse(7f,good)earlierin themonth,thetriocompletingtheframeallhavinghadarun.Uppedintripandseemssuretoimproveonthatinitialeffort. TFRHHHHI BHA-
Br B c Sea The Moon (GER) - Rosenart (Areion (GER)) Rossa Ryan J O Mr G.C.Myddelton & Partner Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T B Gestut Wittekindshof R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWEUR95,000yearling,SeaTheMooncoltwhoknewhisjobandlookedpotentiallyusefulinscoringwithsomethinginhandin9-runner novice at Salisbury(1m, goodto soft) on debut earlierinthe month.Will stayfurtherintime and he looks an exciting prospect. TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2025: SHAYEM (IRE) 2 9 3 Pierre-Louis Jamin 13-8 (K R Burke) 3 ran
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Al Wathba (FR), 7-2 Bincimbal (IRE), 4-1 Sword Salute (USA), Rose Moon (GER), 5-1 Quite Cheeky (IRE) Tough to rule out any of the quintet but preference is for ROSE MOON, who looked potentially useful when scoring with something in hand at Salisbury earlier in the month and Ralph Beckett’s colt is open to any amount of improvement. Quite Cheeky also made a winning start here recently, so he’s put forward as the main threat quickly upped in trip, with Al Wathba rounding off the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROSE MOON (GER) 2.QUITE CHEEKY (IRE) 3.AL WATHBA (FR)
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THIRD RACE
2.47
for novice three and four yrs old x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5120, 2nd £2560, 3rd £1280, 4th £640. (Penalty Value £6480)
J Jockey T Trainer
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
O Owner B Breeder
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (15 wins from 93 runners, 16%) runs RED RED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (14 wins from 62 runners, 23%) runs ROWLF LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ROWLF trained by W Haggas & MAESTRO DEL MAR trained by I Mohammed, both Newmarket, 83 miles.
1m 2f 17y
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horse
age
st-lb
Draw
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MAESTRO DEL MAR (FR) (24) 040-324
4
9-9
(5)
2
RED RED (GB) (-)
3
9-4
(4)
3
ROWLF (GB) (-)
3
9-4
(3)
4
BLUE NOON (IRE) (30) 363225
3
8-13
(2)
5
PARAONE (GB) (13) 00
3
8-13
(1)
6
SEACOLE (IRE) (13) 24203
3
8-13
(6)
Br B c Grendisar (IRE) - Aldara (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J O Mr Sultan Saeed Harib Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos, Newmarket T B Mr S. M. H. Alfalahi Good Effort Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulcoltwhocementedhispromisingstartfornewyardwhenfinishingagoodsecondonhandicapdebutatKempton(11/2m)inAugust.Foundlifetougher backinnovicegradeagainst3-y-oswhenfourthatSouthwellsincebutthisdoeslooklessdemandingandbookingofBillyLoughnaneaplus TFRHHHHI BHA75 Br Ch g Rerouted (USA) - Miss Wedge (Fraam) Hector Crouch J O Ms K. Jones Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T B Miss K. Jones & Mr A. Yew KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRerouted gelding. Dam maiden (stayed 8.5f).Yard wouldn’t be a known source ofwinning newcomers in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA-
Br B g Golden Horn - Buildmeupbuttercup (Sixties Icon) Cieren Fallon J O Dash Grange Stud William Haggas, Newmarket T B Dash Grange Stud Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWGolden Horn gelding. Half-brotherto 1 1/4m winner Kissmehoneyhoney. Dam, 1 1/2m winnerwho stayed 2 1/2m, also won in bumpers/ overhurdles.Certainlynotlacking forstamina judged onpedigreeand he’s onetonoteinthebettingon debut forleading stable. TFRHHHII BHABr B f Blue Point (IRE) - Moon Shaddow (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Sean Levey J O Stall Perlen Ab Richard Hannon, Marlborough T B Mountarmstrong Stud TIMEFORMVIEWStilllookingforabreakthroughsuccessbuthasbeenrunningwellinhandicaps,matchingherpreviousbestwhenfinishingclose-up fifth at Goodwood (1 1/4m, good) 30 days ago. Rates a likelyplayerback in novice company.Tongue strap on 1sttime. TFRHHHHH BHA74 Br Ch f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Pom Pom Pom (Big Shuffle (USA)) George Wood J O Mr A. Davitt Heather Main, Wantage T B Ellis Stud Patnership&Bellow Hill Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWRaven’s Pass fillywho has offered little in pair of novice/maiden events in recent weeks. TFRHIIII BHA-
Br B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Crimean Queen (Iffraaj) Rossa Ryan J O Marcstown Ltd Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T B Norelands & Sunderland Holding Inc R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairfillywho ran upto herprevious bestwith first-time cheekpieces enlisted (retained)whenthird of7 in maiden at Windsor (11.5f) 13 days ago. Not progressing at present but a repeat gives herclaims nevertheless. TFRHHHII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: ALCARATH (IRE) 3 9 4 Rossa Ryan 5-2 (Alan King) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 3. Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Blue Noon (IRE), 11-4 Seacole (IRE), 7-2 Rowlf (GB), 6-1 Maestro Del Mar (FR), 22-1 Red Red (GB), 100-1 Paraone (GB) BLUE NOON has proved consistent in defeat in handicaps in recent months, not beaten at all far when fifth over this trip at Goodwood 4 weeks ago. She looks to hold sound claims back in novice company with a tongue strap now added. Maestro Del Mar also enters calculations despite conceding weight all round. Seacole and newcomer Rowlf also require a second look. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BLUE NOON (IRE) 2.MAESTRO DEL MAR (FR) 3.SEACOLE (IRE)
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THIRD RACE
DISCOVER THE
THE JUMP The Jump Jockeys’ Derby, run JOCKEYS’ over the full Derby course and DERBY distance, was inaugurated
in 2009.
The race gives a once-a-year opportunity for the Jump Jockeys to experience the unique contours and undulations of this historic racecourse. The race forms part of a series of ‘Derbys’ run after The Betfred Derby in June. Past winners of the Jump Jockeys’ Derby:
YEAR
JOCKEY
HORSE
TRAINER
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Andrew Tinkler Tom Cannon Jamie Moore Leighton Aspell ABANDONED Joey Haynes NO RACE Tom Cannon Brendan Powell Jack Quinlan David Noonan Caolin Quinn
Eton Rambler Starluck Alberta C’Est No Mour
George Baker David Arbuthnot Jim Best Peter Hedger
Berrahi
John Best
Berrahi Bad Company Cardano Miller Spirit Give It To Me OJ
John Best Jim Boyle Ben Brookhouse Gary & Josh Moore Gary & Josh Moore
TODAY’S JOCKEYS Caolin Quinn
Harry Cobden
Tom Cannon
Charlie Todd
Brendan Powell
Lee Edwards
Jonathan Burke
Kevin Brogan
Brian Hughes
James Davies
Taylor Fisher
Freddie Mitchell
Joe Anderson
THE BETFRED ‘NIFTY 50’ JUMP JOCKEYS DERBY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (FOR PROFESSIONAL JUMP JOCKEYS) (GBBPlus RACE) for four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8126, 2nd £4064, 3rd £2032, 4th £1016, 5th £508, 6th £254. (Penalty Value £10308) Weights lowered 2lb. RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
FOURTH RACE
3.22
J Jockey T Trainer
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (15 wins from 93 runners, 16%) runs MARNIER & ZARAKERJACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (5 wins from 56 runners, 9%) runs NIBRAS GOLD FANCY THAT: G & J Moore won this race in 2024 and 2025. The stable runs MARNIER & ZARAKERJACK today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: TARITINO trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 166 miles.
colours no
O Owner B Breeder
S Sponsor Br Breeding
1m 4f 6y
horse
age
st-lb
Draw
1
MARNIER (IRE) (28) 263166 D
4
11-11
(10)
2
TIGER (FR) (28) 642120
4
11-9
(8)
3
GORDON GREY (IRE) (17) 030064 CD
6
11-8
(5)
4
ONEFORTHEGUTTER (GB) (8) 000050 D
7
11-7
(6)
5
FOX AVATAR (IRE) (18) 51-6034 D
5
11-6
(12)
6
HENGEST (GB) (8) 100030 D
4
11-4
(2)
7
NIBRAS GOLD (IRE) (15) 152-121 D
8
11-4
(3)
8
FLASH MAN (FR) (317) 024350- D
4
11-3
(4)
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Manzanilla (Muhaarar) Caoilin Quinn J O Mrs B. Chantler Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T B Normandie Stud Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWGainedrewardforseveralgoodeffortsthisseasonwhenwinningatSandowninJulyonfinalstartforJohn&ThadyGosden(subsequentlysoldfor77,000gns). Hasn’tbeenseentobesteffortforcurrentconnectionseitherstartsinceanddropsbackto11/2mforthefirsttimesincethespring. TFRHHHII BHA86 Br B g Wooded (IRE) - Edya (Makfi) Harry Cobden J O Gonzales and Michael Watt Ian Williams, Alvechurch T B Haras de La Mercerie TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhenopeninghisaccountinthiscountryingoodstyleatChesterinAugustandnotaswellplacedasthewinnerwhenjustdeniedunderapenalty atAyr6dayslater.However,hewasabittookeenforhisowngoodonheavygoingwhenbelowformlasttimeandneedstobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA84 Br Gr g Australia - Lady Aquitaine (USA) (El Prado (IRE)) Tom Cannon J O Grey Matters Racing George Baker, Epsom T B Sahara Group Holdings Charles Tyrwhitt LLP S TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over C&D for B. F. Brookhouse last year. Placed for this yard in Bahrain over the winter but has taken time to rediscover his form since, runningbetterthanforawhilewhen31/4lengthsfourthof6toDucDeKentatthistracklasttime.Hasdroppedbelowlastwinningmark. TFRHHHII BHA83 Br B g Muhaarar - Rainbow Springs (Selkirk (USA)) Charlie Todd J O Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons Ian Williams, Alvechurch T B Michael E Wates CBE MAISON49 S TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefulstayinghandicapperathisbestbutnobetterthanmid-divisionin6startsthisseason.Wellhandicapped on old form but hardto make a case forhim unlessthe market wereto suddenlyspeak in his favour. TFRHIIII BHA82 Br B g Frankel - Come On Leicester (IRE) (Kodiac) Brendan Powell J O King Power Racing Co Ltd Roger Varian, Newmarket T B King Power Racing Co Ltd King Power International Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceontheall-weatherlastyear.Hasn’treallykickedonin2026buthasshownenoughtoproveheretainsallhisability. Nowback on hiswinning mark and likelyto be suited bythe step back upto 1 1/2m, he’sverymuch oneto consider. TFRHHHHH BHA81
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Contribution (Champs Elysees) Lee Edwards J O Gee Gees Racing, P. Gleeson & N. Barnes Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Advanced Access Platforms Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a quick-fire hat-trick in 4-runnerevent atYarmouth in May. Has largelystruggled since,though, and has been well beaten on both his previous tries at this trip. TFRHHIII BHA79 Br B g Golden Horn - Whipped (IRE) (Whipper (USA)) Jonathan Burke J O Value Racing - Nibras Gold James Owen, Newmarket T B Forenaghts,Tinnakill,Colts Neck Stallion Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWContinuesto get betterwith age,winningtwice at Chesterthisyear, posting a careerbestwhen landing 11-runner eventthere 15 days ago by 1 1/4 lengths fromArrange. Up another3lb but looks sureto be involved. TFRHHHHI BHA79
Br B g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Dubai Empress (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Kevin Brogan J O MorningStar Racing Toby Lawes, Upper Lambourn T B Yvette & Henri-Alex Pantall TIMEFORMVIEWShowedfairlyusefulformupto11/2montheFlatinFranceforHenri-AlexPantallbeforebeingboughtbycurrentconnectionsfor€38,000.Hasshownfair formoverhurdles,winningmaidenatPlumptoninApril.NotseensinceMay,though,andmayjustneedthis,withthemarketlikelyinformative. TFRHHIII BHA78
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DAMASCUS STEEL (IRE) (15) 611056 CD
6
11-2
(9)
10 SEEKING CHARLES (FR) (27) 030-321 CD
5
11-0
(11)
11 TARITINO (IRE) (14) 114464 D
6
11-0
(1)
12 ZARAKERJACK (FR) (13) 32543-4
4
10-9
(7)
13 OASIS SUNRISE (IRE) (19) 433405 D
4
10-7
(13)
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Shanjia (GER) (Soldier Hollow) Brian Hughes J O Mrs Jessica Ball Gihan Arnolda, Newmarket T B J. Wall & E. Kennedy TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceinthewinterandalsoatGoodwoodinJuneandoverC&DinJuly.Haslargelyheldhisformsince,runningcreditablywhen31/2 lengthssixthof11toNibrasGoldatChesterlasttime.Visorreplacescheekpiece,thoughhasbeensuccessfulwhilstwearingboth. TFRHHHII BHA77
Br Ch g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Marie Cuddy (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) James Davies J O The OAP Partnership (Mr J. Segust) Mark Usher, Lambourn T B S.A.S. Haras Le Gue TIMEFORMVIEWTurned in his bestefforttodatewhenwinning14-runnerC&D handicap last month by6 lengths from Crooked Path. An 8lb rise forthat success demands more but he’s lightlyraced forhis age and remains relativelyunexposed. TFRHHHII BHA75
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Archange (FR) (Arcano (IRE)) Taylor Fisher J O Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton T B Kildaragh Stud Fire Defence Servicing S TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedagoodspelloverhurdlesthisspringandbackontheFlatherecordedwinsatSalisburyandChesterinJune.Hascontinued in good heart since, running creditablywhen 2 1/4 lengths fourth of12to Boilermakerat Bath lasttime. TFRHHHII BHA75 Br B g Zarak (FR) - Villanelle (FR) (Kingman) Freddie Mitchell J O The Fat Jockey Partnership Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T B N. Baudron, L.Baudron, Jean-Pierre-Josep KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner on the Flat at Newbury last spring. Performed with credit when 6 3/4 lengths fourth of 9 to King Of Berkshire at Windsor on return from 6-month absence, but this looks tougher. TFRHHIII BHA70
Br Br f Bated Breath - Sunrise Rose (FR) (Oasis Dream) Joe Anderson J O In for a Pound Grace Harris, Shirenewton T B Haras du Logis St Germain Grace Harris Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful3timesthisseason,withlatestwinatLeicesterinJune.Haslargelyheldformsince,butgotstuckintheheavygroundatGoodwoodlasttime. Nowbelowlastwinningmark,she’scapableofbeinginvolvedifabletoshrugoffherlatestperformanceandreproduceherbest. TFRHHHII BHA68
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Fox Avatar (IRE), 5-1 Nibras Gold (IRE), 17-2 Seeking Charles (FR), 12-1 Gordon Grey (IRE), Taritino (IRE), 14-1 Tiger (FR), Damascus Steel (IRE), Oasis Sunrise (IRE), 18-1 Zarakerjack (FR), 25-1 Marnier (IRE), Hengest (GB), 33-1 Flash Man (FR), 66-1 Oneforthegutter (GB) FOX AVATAR hasn£ t yet been able to add to last year£ s pair of wins, but is now down to a good mark and, with the step back up in trip expected to suit, he looks worth siding with in an open affair. Nibras Gold arrives at the top of his game and looks likely to prove the chief threat if taking to the track, while 3-time C&D winner Gordon Grey and the lightly-raced Seeking Charles are also ones to consider. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FOX AVATAR (IRE) 2.NIBRAS GOLD (IRE) 3.GORDON GREY (IRE)
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DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2025: GIVE IT TO ME OJ 4 11 2 Caoilin Quinn EVENS (Gary & Josh Moore) 10 ran Visor worn by No. 4, 6, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7. Stewards Note: TIGER: Following its run on 30/8/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
FIFTH RACE
THE BETFRED ‘BET BUILDER’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBBPlus RACE)
3.57
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8126, 2nd £4064, 3rd £2032, 4th £1016, 5th £508. (Penalty Value £10308) J Jockey T Trainer
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
O Owner B Breeder
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle (16 wins from 178 runners, 9%) runs CARNIVAL DAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (14 wins from 62 runners, 23%) runs MATINS LONGEST TRAVELLER: ECHALAR trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 124 miles.
1m 2f 17y
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horse
age
st-lb
Draw
1
MATINS (GB) (44) 11
3
9-11
(2)
2
RAJEKO (IRE) (23) 0-00000
4
9-6
(3)
3
COGITATE (IRE) (46) 003544
5
9-3
(4)
4
ECHALAR (IRE) (12) 034012 D
4
8-13
(5)
5
CARNIVAL DAY (IRE) (17) 304531 CD
5
8-12
(1)
Br B c Frankel - Sacre Caroline (USA) (Blame (USA)) Cieren Fallon J O Cheveley Park Stud William Haggas, Newmarket T B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWCreatedafineimpressiononbelateddebutwhenwinning4-runnermaidenatSalisburyby7lengthsfromanext-time-outwinner inJulyand effortlesslyfollowed up in a match atYarmouth last month. Should improve nowhandicapping upped intrip. TFRHHHHH BHA95
Br B g Kameko (USA) - Rajar (Archipenko (USA)) Hector Crouch J O Jastar Ltd & Partner Michael Bell, Newmarket T B Phillistown House Michael Bell Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Has been below par since finishing second in a listed race on the all-weather at Lingfield early last year. Bled last time. Very hard to make a case for at present. TFRHIIII BHA85
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Damaniyat Girl (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Charles Bishop J O Mr H. Frost Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T B Lynch Bages Ltd ABM Catering Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFifteenrunssincelastwinin2025.Infirst-timevisor,fourthof11inhandicapatKempton(7f,7/2)lasttime. The headgear is dicarded and goes beyond 1m forthe first time. TFRHHIII BHA82 Br B g Too Darn Hot - Rocana (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Billy Loughnane J O Mr S. Bell Ian Williams, Alvechurch T B Ringfort Stud Ltd & M&P Bloodstock Ltd Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWRanoutareadywinnerfromhiseasingmarkatDoncasterinAugust,finallyprovingfullyeffectiveatthistrip.Backedthatupwhen1/2-lengthsecond of7toHamlet’sNightatYarmouth(11/4m,good)12daysagodespiteconcedingfirstrun.Couldstillhavesomemileagefromthismark. TFRHHHHI BHA78 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 TIMEFORM VIEW Goes well round here and landed a second C&D success earlier in the month having edged below last winning mark. Cheekpieces are now added and can give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA77
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2025: LORD MELBOURNE (IRE) 5 10 2 Jack Dace 9-1 (Ralph Beckett) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: RAJEKO: Following its run on 4/9/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Matins (GB), 3-1 Echalar (IRE), Carnival Day (IRE), 7-2 Cogitate (IRE), 18-1 Rajeko (IRE) It’s hard not to be taken by the potential shown by MATINS and the 3-y-o can maintain the unbeaten start to his career at the expense of the in-form Echalar.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MATINS 2.ECHALAR (IRE) 3.CARNIVAL DAY (IRE)
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THE BETFRED ‘THE CLASSIC BOOKMAKER’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
4.32
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80)
J Jockey T Trainer
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle (16 wins from 178 runners, 9%) runs PLAY ME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (14 wins from 62 runners, 23%) runs CROWN OFFICE WEIGHTWATCHER: GALILEO ISLAND won off a handicap mark of 79, his rating is now down 5lb to 74. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUNGLE RULER trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 135 miles.
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O Owner B Breeder
S Sponsor Br Breeding
1m 113y
horse
age
st-lb
Draw
1
DR STRANGELOVE (GB) (23) 432250
4
10-1
(4)
2
SWIPED (GB) (43) 212110 CD
3
9-10
(7)
3
JUNGLE RULER (IRE) (22) 454320
3
9-10
(8)
4
THANOS (GB) (27) 2-21131
3
9-8
(2)
5
BUBBLES WONKY (IRE) (29) 433313 D BF
5
9-8
(3)
6
CROWN OFFICE (GB) (22) 1-04625 BF
3
9-8
(1)
7
LIKENESS (IRE) (17) 22-4521 CD
3
9-1
(5)
8
GALILEO ISLAND (IRE) (17) 604030 C
3
9-0
(9)
Br B g Mohaather - Cheap Thrills (Bertolini (USA)) Oisin Murphy J O Mr Christopher Wright Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T B Stratford Place Stud Stratford Place Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWMohaathergelding.Wontwiceover6finusefuljuvenileseason.Hasn’tgoneonfromhisnearmissinthisgradeatGoodwoodinJune.First-time cheekpiecescouldhelpremedyrecentslowstarts.Stepupintrip/bookingofOisinMurphypotentialcatalystsforimprovement,too. TFRHHHII BHA84 Br B g Too Darn Hot - Give And Take (Cityscape) Rossa Ryan J O Marcstown Ltd Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T B Coln Valley Stud R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in change of headgear over C&D prior to improving/following up in more fluent fashion at Sandown later in July. Clearlydidn’t give his runningwhen bidding fora hat-trick at Ripon (possiblyamiss) since. Leading claims ifback on song. TFRHHHHI BHA84
Br B g Lucky Vega (IRE) - Lilli Milena (IRE) (Dansili) Jason Watson J O The Horse Watchers 4 Michael Appleby, Oakham T B Moyglare Stud Farm Trade Access Panels Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDualall-weatherwinnerwhoranuptohisbestwell-backedsecondatSandownonpenultimatestart.Testingconditionspossiblyafactorinhissubsequent below-pareffortatHaydock.Noexcusesonthatfronthereandcheekpieceswillneedtosparkimprovementifhe’stoopenhisturfaccount. TFRHHHII BHA84 Br Br g Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Reedanjas (IRE) (Sir Prancealot (IRE)) Lewis Edmunds J O Paul Inglett and Paul Dean Harry Charlton, Beckhampton T B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWStrong-travelling/ground-versatile3-y-o.Successfulon3ofhislast4starts,forgingcleartowinonfirststartinopencompanyatChepstow (1m,soft)lasttime.Facesbetteroppositionhere,however,a7-lbrisemaynotprovebeyondhimgivenhisupwardlymobileprofile. TFRHHHHI BHA82 Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Belle Josephine (Dubawi (IRE)) Kieren Fox J O Only One Bid Partnership Mark Pattinson, Epsom T B King Power Racing Co Ltd Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent sortwho gained a deserved firstwin forhis currentyard in a Class 5 handicap at Sandown (1m). Form ofhis subsequent 3 1/2-lengththird atWindsorhastaken a fewknocks. Mayfall short in a betterrace here, even ifallowedthe run ofthe race. TFRHHHII BHA77
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Antonia de Vega (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Cieren Fallon J O Mr Saeed Suhail William Haggas, Newmarket T B Stone Roses Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWLandedtheoddsinasolid6fLeicestermaiden (soft)onfinaljuvenileouting.BesteffortsincewhensecondtoanimprovingfillyatNottingham(11/4m) priortomodesteffortbackdownintripatHaydocklatest.Stillwelltreatedandmaycapitaliseifriddenmoreaggressivelyfromstall1here. TFRHHHHH BHA82
Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Tayybah (IRE) (Kingman) George Bass J O Highclere Thoroughbred - Sycamore Jack Channon, West Ilsley T B Mr John Frances Keegan Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenforGeorgeBoughey.BuiltonfirstrunforcurrentconnectionswhenfairlyusefulwinneroverC&Dhandicaplatest.Shedid have a good pitch in a messyrace onthat occasion,though, and needs more again up in class/back against herelders. TFRHHHII BHA75 Br B g Galileo Gold - Puffin Island (IRE) (Awtaad (IRE)) Sean Levey J O The Island Syndicate Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn T B M. Downey & Kildaragh Stud Smulders S TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedadoubleina7fcoursehandicapforMarcoBottilastyear.Changedhands for34,000gnsandhad beengelded priortoamodest stabledebuthereearlierthismonth(hungleft).Hasabittoprovebackover1m,havingdisappointedonhissolepreviousattempt. TFRHHIII BHA74
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PLAY ME (GB) (17) 150143 CD
4
8-11
(6)
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Initially (Dansili) Donagh Murphy (5) J O Mr P and Mrs L Rowe and Mr John Turner Jim Boyle, Epsom T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWTypicallyriddenpatientlywhendoublinghistallyfortheyearatthiscourse(7f)lastmonth.Stillingoodheartwhen51/2lengthsthird overC&D lasttime. Probablyneeds a strong paceto hold his own back up in grade (races from 1lb out ofthe handicap). TFRHHHII BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 3. Visor worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8. Stewards Note: DR STRANGELOVE: Following its run on 4/9/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. SWIPED: Following its run on 15/8/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. GALILEO ISLAND: Following its run on 10/9/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Crown Office (GB), 5-1 Thanos (GB), 11-2 Swiped (GB), 7-1 Bubbles Wonky (IRE), 8-1 Likeness (IRE), 10-1 Dr Strangelove (GB), 12-1 Jungle Ruler (IRE), 14-1 Play Me (GB), 22-1 Galileo Island (IRE) CROWN OFFICE is well treated on his best form and looks likely to make a bold bid from an inside draw. He’s preferred to fast-improving Thanos and C&D winner Swiped.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CROWN OFFICE 2.THANOS 3.SWIPED
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THE BETFRED ‘FOLLOW US ON X’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5368, 2nd £2685, 3rd £1342, 4th £671, 5th £335. (Penalty Value £6804.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
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5.07
J Jockey T Trainer
O Owner B Breeder
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (15 wins from 93 runners, 16%) runs HAVANA SMILE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (5 wins from 43 runners, 12%) runs VELVET RHYTHM LONGEST TRAVELLER: VELVET RHYTHM trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.
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S Sponsor Br Breeding
7f 3y
horse
age
st-lb
Draw
1
MUSICAL ANGEL (GB) (17) 1-50632 CD
4
10-0
(1)
2
BRIDGET’S VIEW (GB) (32) 000655 D
4
9-13
(3)
3
WRECK IT RYLEY (IRE) (22) 006300 D
6
9-10
(9)
4
SILVER TRUMPET (GB) (17) 061525 CD
5
9-10
(5)
5
VELVET RHYTHM (GB) (9) 130303 D
3
9-7
(10)
6
HAVANA SMILE (GB) (16) 01653U
3
9-6
(8)
7
EAZY ON THE EYE (GB) (23) 002220
4
9-5
(6)
8
FRESH FADE (IRE) (27) 5-60605
3
9-2
(7)
Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Gift of Music (IRE) (Cadeaux Genereux) Harry Davies J O Derek Stubbs and Leighton Walsh Simon Dow, Epsom T B Littleton Stud Simon Dow S TIMEFORMVIEWWonthis race from 1lb highermark lastyearwhenwithAndrewBalding and ran herbest race sincewhen second of 9 over C&D 17 days ago. Looks sure to go well. TFRHHHHH BHA79 Br Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Samasana (IRE) (Redback) Rossa Ryan J O TJE Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket T B Redgate Bloodstock Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWCreditable efforts back to back at Kempton on all-weatherwith hood and cheekpieces, finishing fifth of 9 32 days ago. Down slightly in grade here but not so consistent on turf. TFRHHIII BHA78 Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Bucks Frizz (IRE) (Havana Gold (IRE)) Hector Crouch J O Mr A J Smith Alan Brown, Malton T B Doc Bloodstock TIMEFORM VIEW Better known for 6f exploits, finishing a good third of 26 at Goodwood in July, but he’s not proving so good at this trip and was last on soft going earlierthis month.Visor replaces blinkers but looks best opposed. TFRHHIII BHA75
Br Gr g Advertise - Cherubic (Dark Angel (IRE)) Charles Bishop J O Austin, June & Jonny Allison Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T B Mickley Stud & Mr D Willis ABM Catering Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a C&D winner, including in July, but not good at the start when fifth of 9 over C&D 17 days ago. Capable of making a big impact if breaking on terms in first-time blinkers. TFRHHHII BHA75
Br B f Awtaad (IRE) - Tea Dancing (Dubawi (IRE)) Rowan Scott J O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Charlie Johnston, Middleham T B Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWon4timesonturfearlierintheyearandshapedverywellwhenthirdof12atWolverhamptononall-weather9daysago,keepingonwell havingstartedawkwardly.RanmodestlyonsolestartatthistrackinAugustbutholdsinterestingclaimsifthatwasjustablip. TFRHHHHI BHA75 Br B g Havana Grey - Abundant Moon (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Toby Moore (7) J O Gill East Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T B Coverdale Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBettereffortwhenthirdof8ina5fhandicapatSandowninAugustbutunseatedwhenjinkinginfirst-timecheekpieces 16 days ago. Cheekpieces removed and he needsto prove himselfaswell suited bythis step back upto 7f. TFRHHHII BHA74
Br B f Expert Eye - Yaa Mous (Farhh) George Wood J O Mr Frederick Ellis Heather Main, Wantage T B Ellis Stud Partnership TIMEFORMVIEWYettowinonturfbutfinishedrunner-up3timesinarowinhandicapsbeforeseventhof11over1matAscot23daysago, turned out quicklyand doingtoo muchtoo soon. Back down intrip here but not sureto get herwayout in front. TFRHHHII BHA70 Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Julienne (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Kieren Fox J O Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom T B Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd daretodreamracing.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWYetto fire since joining current connections, includingwhen fifth of6 overC&D in a handicap 27 days ago when took strong hold and weakened. Hard to fancy in current form. TFRHIIII BHA70
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OUR GUY (IRE) (87) 5-651P0
3
8-13
(4)
4
8-11
(2)
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Felissa (GER) (Soldier Hollow) George Bass J O Chris van Hoorn Racing Denis Coakley, West Ilsley T B Airlie Stud & Ted Folkerth Denis Coakley Racing, Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWScoredat33/1whenoffthemarkatWindsorover6finMayonhandicapdebutbuthassincepulledupthereandfinishedninth of11 at Kempton inJuly. Nowtries first-timevisorand steps back upto 7fafter87 days offso he looks bestwatched. TFRHHIII BHA67
10 MIDDLETON VIEW (IRE) (10) 500450
Br B g Bated Breath - Tested (Selkirk (USA)) Sean Levey J O Mr Glenn Thompson and Partner Stuart Williams, Newmarket T B Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud TIMEFORMVIEW5fwinneron all-weatherin Decemberbut no progress thisyear. Possibly needed run when eighth of13 in a handicap at Yarmouth 10 days ago on return from a 3-month break. TFRHHIII BHA62
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: MUSICAL ANGEL 3 9 11 Oisin Murphy 11-4 (Andrew Balding) 6 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Visor worn first time by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: WRECK IT RYLEY: Following its run on 5/9/2026 it was reported that the horse had no more to give. SILVER TRUMPET: Following its run on 10/9/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. FRESH FADE: Following its run on 31/8/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Musical Angel (GB), 4-1 Velvet Rhythm (GB), 11-2 Silver Trumpet (GB), 8-1 Eazy On The Eye (GB), 17-2 Bridget’s View (GB), 10-1 Havana Smile (GB), 18-1 Fresh Fade (IRE), 25-1 Middleton View (IRE), 40-1 Wreck It Ryley (IRE), Our Guy (IRE) MUSICAL ANGEL won this race from a similar mark last year and a recent second over C&D served warning that she’s ready to strike again. Velvet Rhythm shaped really well last time and is very much respected but her blowout on sole start at this track is a concern, while Silver Trumpet could go well if starting better than last time. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MUSICAL ANGEL 2.VELVET RHYTHM 3.SILVER TRUMPET
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.37 - THE BETFRED ‘TURBO BOOST’ NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, September 21st and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 19th, 2026, for each race won 6lb. BETFRED has generously sponsored this race. 16 entries at £60. - Closed September 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.12 - THE BETFRED DERBY ‘WILD CARD’ EBF CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE) 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 and the fifth £604. for two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not won a Class 1 race in 2026. Enter by noon, September 21st and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 9lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 or Class 4 race 3lb Of a Class 2 race 5lb Allowances: Horses which have never run 4lb. BETFRED has generously sponsored this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. The winning horse in this race, if not a gelding, will receive an automatic entry at the initial entry stage to the Betfred Derby at Epsom Downs on Saturday, June 5th, 2027. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the Betfred Derby after any stages that follow the initial entry stage, the owner shall be liable to meet all payments due thereafter. Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the 2027 Betfred Derby and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Ballotting Procedures of the Race Administration Code. In the event of a dead-heat, both horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the 2027 Betfred Derby. 11 entries at £100. - Closed September 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508. (Penalty Value £10308) A SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.47 - THE HUNT FAMILY FUND NOVICE STAKES (SPONSORED BY BETFRED) (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6480 to the winning horse The second to receive £3042, the third £1521 and the fourth £760. for novice three and four yrs old only. Enter by noon, September 21st and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o colts and geldings 9st 9lb; fillies 9st 4lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). BETFRED has generously sponsored this race. 12 entries at £60. - Closed September 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5120; Second £2560; Third £1280; Fourth £640. (Penalty Value £6480) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.22 - THE BETFRED ‘NIFTY 50’ JUMP JOCKEYS DERBY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (for Professional Jump Jockeys) (GBBPLUS RACE) 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 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). £100 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Lowest weight 10st 7lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after September 19th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BETFRED has generously sponsored this race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (F)36.5 and paragraphs 52 to 58 of the Weights and Handicapping Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. All horses which start in this Race shall be required to carry a speed sensing device in accordance with the provisions of Rule (E)27. This provision does not constitute any qualification for the purposes of paragraph 12.6 of the Race Entries Code. ENTRANTS AGREE THAT HORSES WILL BE RIDDEN BY PROFESSIONAL JOCKEYS LICENSED TO RIDE IN STEEPLE CHASES AND HURDLE RACES AND OVERSEAS JOCKEYS HOLDING EQUIVALENT LICENCES (Conditional Jockeys and Amateur Riders are not qualified to ride in this race) JOCKEYS MUST HAVE HAD A COMBINED AMOUNT OF 10 RIDES IN HURDLE RACES OR STEEPLE CHASES SINCE SEPTEMBER 1ST 2025 The Riders’ Allowances under paragraphs 52 to 58 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may NOT be claimed in this race 25 entries at £100. - Closed September 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (Penalty Value £10308) Weights lowered 2lb. SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.57 - THE BETFRED ‘BET BUILDER’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBBPLUS RACE) 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 and the fifth £604. 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. September 25th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after September 19th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BETFRED has generously sponsored this race. 14 entries at £100. - Closed September 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508. (Penalty Value £10308) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.32 - THE BETFRED ‘THE CLASSIC BOOKMAKER’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after September 19th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BETFRED has generously sponsored this race. 27 entries at £60. - Closed September 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.07 - THE BETFRED ‘FOLLOW US ON X’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3192, the third £1595, the fourth £798 and the fifth £397. 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). £65 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 25th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after September 19th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BETFRED has generously sponsored this race. 19 entries at £65. - Closed September 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5368; Second £2685; Third £1342; Fourth £671; Fifth £335. (Penalty Value £6804.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. 31
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