Epsom Downs Racecard - Sunday 28th September by Weatherbys

WELCOME TO

Welcome to Epsom Downs Racecourse for our 2025 Season Finale!

As the curtain falls on another year at Epsom Downs Racecourse, we would like to take a moment to thank all our racegoers, owners, trainers, jockeys, partners and staff who have made the 2025 season such a success.

This year saw some unforgettable highlights on the Downs, not least Aidan O’Brien’s double with Lambourn storming to victory in the Betfred Derby and Minnie Hauk winning the Betfred Oaks, cementing another chapter in the racecourse’s history.

Today’s Season Finale celebrates all that makes Epsom Downs Racecourse unique with competitive racing, community spirit and a vibrant atmosphere. As well as our seven-race card, don’t miss the highlight of the day with the 22nd renewal of the Annual Terrier Derby when over 60 lively pooches line up in aid of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. We’re already looking ahead to the future. Planning for the 2026 Betfred Derby Festival is well underway, promising another spectacular celebration of world-class Flat racing And for those seeking festive fun, our Shared Christmas Parties in the Derby Suite and Oaks Hall offer the perfect seasonal get-together in December

Finally, we can’t wait to welcome you back in the spring for our 2026 Season Opener on Tuesday 21 April, when we’ll launch another exciting year of racing here on the Downs

For more information and tickets for all our events including Christmas parties are available on our website www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/epsom

Thank you for being part of the season at Epsom Downs Racecourse and be sure you stay on for the after-party as Stringin’ It will be performing live after racing in the Oaks Hall to bring the season to a close in style

Jim Allen General Manager

DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETING

- TUESDAY 21st APRIL

THE SPRING MEETING

Our season opener on Tuesday 21 April 2026 sees high-class, quality racing at Epsom Downs.

CONTACT INFO

T: 01327 2460482

E: epsom.reception@thejockeyclub.co.uk W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/Epsom

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

Gareth Richardson

Commentator

Richard Hoiles

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Stewards

Steve Drowne (Chief Steward)

Catherine Nash (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Joseph Chan, Katie Dowson, Gwen Thomas

Starters

James Stenning

Michael Sheridan Judge

Emily Jones

Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford

Veterinary Officer

Kanichi Kusano

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

Helena Wabrick

Peter Double

Vince McKevitt

TODAY’S RACING

FIRST

1:45pm The Betfred ‘Double Delight’ Nursery Handicap Stakes 14-15

SECOND RACE

2:20pm The Betfred Derby ‘Wild Card’ EBF Conditions Stakes 18-19

THIRD RACE

2:55pm The Betfred ‘Pickyourpunt’ Novice Stakes 22-23

FOURTH RACE

3:30pm The Geoff Lewis Apprentices’ Derby Handicap Stakes (Supported By Betfred) 28-29

FIFTH RACE

4:05pm The Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap Stakes 32-33

SIXTH RACE

4:40pm The Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Handicap Stakes 36-37

SEVENTH RACE

5:15pm The Betfred Handicap Stakes 42-43

THE

SPRING MEETING Our season opener on Tuesday 21 April 2026 sees

The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2025

4 LAMBOURN (IRE) (31) 111-0 BF 3 9-2 (10) B c Australia - GossamerWings (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA))

Mrs John Magnier ,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith

Coolmore

W. M. Lordan

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Sponsor

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Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance.These are its recent ﬁnishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t ﬁnish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a ﬂat race

d = Disqualiﬁed

Bold form

ﬁgures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come ﬁrst.

‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come ﬁrst or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’STRAINER &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

Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.

Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

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, correct as of 26th September.

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

12:45PM

Meet & Greet with Epsom Downs’

Equine Ambassador CORAZON ESPINADO

Parade Ring

1:15PM

Claire Balding Book Signing Queen Elizabeth II Stand

Approx. 5:20PM

End of SeasonParty with Stringin’ It Oaks Hall

CHRISTMAS 2025 CELEBRATE

Saturday 6th December

Friday 12th December

Saturday 13th December

THE

‘DOUBLE DELIGHT’ NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for two yrs old x Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80)Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (14 wins from 88 runners, 16%) runs HAVANA SMILE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (10 wins from 49 runners, 20%) runs YY NATION LONGESTTRAVELLER: YY NATION trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 259 miles.

1 GALILEO ISLAND (IRE) (38) 03321 D

Br B c Galileo Gold - Puffin Island (IRE) (Awtaad (IRE))

O Scuderia Sagam Srls

(6)

Marco Ghiani J

Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B M. Downey & Kildaragh Stud Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedsteadily,placingthirdtwicebeforeﬁnishingsecondatDoncaster(7f).Wonconvincinglyasfavourite(7/4)inChelmsfordCitymaiden by4lengths,leadingthroughout.Firsthandicapstarttodaywithpotentialforfurtherimprovementafterthatdominantvictory TFRHHHHH BHA79

2 PENHALLAM (IRE) (29) 201025

Br B g Time Test - Spring Fling (Assertive)

9-8 (7)

Tommie Jakes (5) J

O R Philipps & J Troy Brian Meehan, Manton T

B Spring Fling Partnership Sirecam Europe S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonatNewbury(6f)inJulyandnarrowlymissedoutinahandicapatthesamecoursenexttime.Lastof5inhandicap atSandownParkonsoftground(5/2)29daysago,wellbelowformwithsoftergoinglikelythereason. TFRHHHHI BHA78

3 OHARA (GB) (43) 435 9-8 (3)

Br B g Iffraaj - Magique (IRE) (Jeremy (USA))

Charles Bishop J

O Anthony Pye-Jeary and David Ian Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B D Vaughan Jones & Robinsreef Ltd ABM Catering Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise when third of 14 in novice at Ascot (10/1) but modest when ﬁfth of 12 at Ripon (11/4) 43daysago,keenerthanidealandfailingtosettle.Maydobetterbackatthistripforhandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA78

4 CRYSTAL PIER (IRE) (44) 363 9-7 (4)

Br B f Palace Pier - Paciﬁc Angel (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O The Sunshine Partnership

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Stowell Hill Partners R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadepromisingdebutwhenthirdatNewbury(10/1)butformhasregressed,ﬁnishingthirdof8innoviceat thisC&D(7/2)44daysagowhensettingslowpacebutﬁndingnoextra.Makinghandicapdebuttoday. TFRHHHII BHA77

5 HAVANA SMILE (GB) (38) 020

Br B c Havana Grey - Abundant Moon (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

9-6 (2)

Tom Queally J

O Gill East Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Coverdale Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when 2nd at Sandown over 5f but ran poorly when 7th of 9 in maiden atChelmsford(13/2)38daysago Makinghandicapdebut.

6 BALTHAMOS (GB) (25) 644

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Angel Vision (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

9-6 (1)

Harry Davies J

O Rabbah Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownimprovementsincebeinggelded,4thof12atKempton(AW)over7f(11/1)25daysagowhenquickening tochallengebutnoextralateon.Makeshandicapdebutwithsomepotentialforfurtherprogress. TFRHHHII BHA76

7 YY NATION (IRE) (23) 044

Br Br g Sioux Nation (USA) - Our Joy (IRE) (Kodiac)

9-1 (5)

Pierre-Louis Jamin J

O Mr R. Daryanani K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Ballyphilip Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenwhoshowedimprovedformwhenfourthof7inmaidenatAscot(33/1)23daysago aftergeldingoperation.Makinghandicapdebutandlikelytobemorecompetitiveinthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA71

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: NEW BOMBAY 2 9 5 Oisin Murphy 11-4 (Andrew Balding) 5 ran Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Galileo Island (IRE), 13-2 Crystal Pier (IRE), 7-1 Penhallam (IRE), Balthamos (GB), 9-1 Yy Nation (IRE), 11-1 Ohara (GB), 22-1 Havana Smile (GB)

GALILEO ISLAND made good progress when romping home by 4 lengths at Chelmsford City and his opening mark seems more than fair Penhallam should appreciate returning to better ground after disappointing on soft at Sandown, while Balthamos has shown improvement since being gelded and may have more to offer in his ﬁrst handicap

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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

POSITION OF STALLS

1m 4f Centre

Epsom Downs Racecourse Sensory Room

Epsom Downs Racecourse is delighted to introduce a dedicated Sensory Room, located in Box 14 on Level 2 of the Duchess’s Stand.

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

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 two yrs old x Total prize fund £19000

Owners Prize Money 1st £7720, 2nd £3861, 3rd £1930, 4th £965. (PenaltyValue £9792.60)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (19 wins from 113 runners, 17%) runs ALFARAZ

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (14 wins from 73 runners, 19%) runs ALFARAZ

LONGESTTRAVELLER: SHAYEM trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 259 miles.

1 GLACIUS (GB) (22) 14 9-3 (3)

Br B c Too Darn Hot - Predawn (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Tom Marquand J

O Mr V. I. Araci Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B V. I. Araci Vefa Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon novice race on debut at Newmarket before ﬁnishing fourth of7 in Listed race at Haydock (18/1) 22daysagowhenracingfreelyandone-pacedlateon.BittoﬁndwithShayemonthatrunning.

BHA95

2 SHAYEM (IRE) (22) 13 9-3 (4)

Br B c King of Change - Sounds ofApril (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Pierre-LouisJamin J

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

B Mr Abdul Razaq Mohamdi KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonondebutatHaydockover7finAugustbeforeexcellentthirdof7inListedraceatHaydock(10/1)22daysago,givingan excellentaccountdespiteneverthreateningthewinner Likelytoprogressfurtherandbigshoutbackdowninclass. TFRHHHHI BHA98

3 ALFARAZ (GB) (35) 2 9-0 (1)

Br B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Sequilla (FR) (Siyouni (FR)) Oisin Murphy J

O Mr Saeed Suhail Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof

TIMEFORMVIEW300,000gnsyearling,Nathanielcolt.Finishedsecondof6innoviceraceatGoodwood(9/2)35daysago,dweltearlybutmade smoothheadwayandranonwelltopullclearoftherest Shouldprogresssteppingupintripandlooksastrongcontender TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 GIZMO (GB) (24) 1 9-0 (2)

Br Ch c Havana Grey - Shohrah (IRE) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) David Egan J

O Amo Racing Limited Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Llety Farms Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon11-runnernoviceatLingﬁeld(AW)(25/1)24daysago,showinggoodheadway2foutandleading ﬁnalhalf-furlong.Stepupintripneedstobetakenontrustbutbredtobeusefulandsuretoprogress. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: TOO SOON 2 9 0 Rhys Clutterbuck 11-2 (Gary &Josh Moore) 5 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Shayem (IRE), 10-3 Alfaraz (GB), 4-1 Glacius (GB), 5-1 Gizmo (GB)

ALFARAZ showed plenty of promise when second on debut at Goodwood, making smooth headway after a slow start and pulling clear of the rest in a good time. This step up in trip should bring further improvement and the 3lb he receives from Shayem, a winner on debut before ﬁnishing third in Listed company, may prove decisive

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALFARAZ 2.SHAYEM (IRE) 3.GLACIUS

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STANDARD & RECORD TIME

Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 43.20 secs

RecordTime: 1 min, 42.80 secs - Nightstalker - 3rd August 1988, Good to Firm

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RACE

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice three and four yrs old x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (PenaltyValue £5400)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle (16 wins from 176 runners, 9%) runs TARANJERINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (9 wins from 46 runners, 20%) runs GAMRAI

LONGESTTRAVELLER: ALCARATH trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 94 miles.

1 GAMRAI (GB) (41) 3-1 D 3 9-11 (6)

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Nouriya (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J

O Mr Imad Alsagar John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Blue Diamond Stud Farm S

TIMEFORMVIEWWell-bredcoltwasunabletojustifysupportwhengreenondebutbutlookedausefulprospectwhenmakingawinningreappearanceina maidenatWindsor(10f,good)41daysago Formlookssolidandheshouldgoonimproving.Mayprovetoughtobeatunderapenalty TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 ALCARATH (IRE) (30) 42

3 9-4 (5)

Br B g Acclamation - Pellucid (Excelebration (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Mr Alan King Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Rathbarry Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW€280,000yearling,Acclamationgeldingdulybuiltonapromisingdebutwhensecondof6innovice(11/2)atSalisbury(9.9f,soft) 30daysago,ﬁnishingaheadofanexttimeoutwinnerWillfacequickergroundherebutshouldgiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 PHOENIX SUNRISE (GB) (20) 40

3 9-4 (4)

Br B or Br g Arizona (IRE) - Kahlua Kiss (Mister Baileys) Paddy Bradley J

O Mr M. J. Caddy Pat Phelan, Epsom T

B Horizon Bloodstock Ltd Ede’s (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHassomequalityinhispedigreebutisseeminglybeingbroughtalongwithhandicapsinmind,stillgreenandkeepingongraduallyfromoff thepacewhententhinnoviceatWindsor(8.1f)20daysago Backupintripinﬁrst-timehoodbutlikelycompetingforminorhonours. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 SUITCASE

SMITH

(GB) (20) 60

3 9-4 (3)

Br B g Sixties Icon - Hope Is High (Sir Percy) Marco Ghiani J

O Canuck One John Berry, Newmarket T

B Emma Berry & Robert Nastanovich Collings Berry Media S

TIMEFORMVIEWDam11/4m-13/4mwinner.Showedmorethanondebutwheneighthinnovice(125/1)atWindsor(8.1f,good)20daysago,ﬁnishingacouple ofplacesaheadofPhoenixSunrise.Willneedtosettlebetteroverthislongertripandhe’sanotherwho’llbebetteroffinhandicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-

TARANJERINE

(IRE) (5) 00

Br Br c Make Believe - Red Raven (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA))

3 9-4 (2)

Rob Hornby J

O Jastar Capital Limited Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Mr Emir Alkas Jastar Capital Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t showed much in two starts to date, took a strong hold when well beaten eighth of 9 in novice atLingﬁeld(12f,AW,80/1)5daysago Dropsbackto10fbutunlikelytomakeanimpactinthiscompany. TFRHHIII BHA-

MARY

ROSE (GB) (25) 5

3 8-13 (1)

Br B f Make Believe - Midnight Fair (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA)) Ashley Lewis (5) J

O Kestonracingclub Brett Johnson, Epsom T

B Godolphin TIMEFORMVIEWBredbyGodolphinbutwasaverycheappurchaseforcurrentyardandfoundlifetoughagainstexperiencedrivals when150/1,lastof5innoviceatKempton(12f)ondebut25daysago Facesanuphilltaskonturfdebut. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: FOREST GATE (IRE) 3 9 4 Charles Bishop 7-2 (Eve Johnson Houghton) 7 ran Hood worn ﬁrst time by No 3.

Stewards Note:

SUITCASE SMITH: Following its run on 8/9/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 4-9 Gamrai (GB), 11-4 Alcarath (IRE), 25-1 Suitcase Smith (GB), 33-1 Phoenix Sunrise (GB), 66-1 Taranjerine (IRE), 100-1 Mary Rose (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

GAMRAI is bred to be useful and he looked just that when winning a maiden at Windsor last month. This looks a good opportunity to follow up under a penalty, with recent Salisbury runner-up Alcarath the standout danger in a novice stakes lacking depth.

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FOLLOWUS

GEOFF LEWIS -

A TRUE EPSOM LEGEND

By Ben Cox

Today at Epsom Downs we remember a true great of the turf in Geoff Lewis, who is commemorated in the Geoff Lewis Apprentices’ Derby Handicap (Supported By Betfred)

Geoff,who sadlydied last month atthe age of89,wasWelsh-born but indelibly linked with Epsom both as a jockey and latterly as a trainer.

It was while working as a bellboy at the Waldorf Hotel in London that Geoff was spotted by champion Jump jockey Tim Molony, who suggested to him he was the right size to be a jockey. He was subsequently apprenticed to trainer Ron Smyth in Epsom and rode the ﬁrst of his 1,880 winners in Britain aboard Eastern Imp at Epsom Downs on April 23rd, 1953.

Of course, the horse Geoff will always be associated with is Mill Reef, a brilliant winner of the Derby in 1971. Trained at Kingsclere by Ian Balding for owner-breeder Paul Mellon, Mill Reef won 12 of his 14 starts and was ridden by Geoff throughout his career. Mill Reef’s quartet of victories in the Derby, Eclipse Stakes, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in 1971 remains a feat unsurpassed. The great horse returned to Epsom Downs in 1972 to land the Coronation Cup.

In the year of Mill Reef’s Derby success, Geoff enjoyed a seldom achieved Group One treble at the Derby Festival as he also landed the Oaks aboard Altesse Royale and the Coronation Cup on Lupe. In total, he rode ﬁve British Classic winners, with victory also coming in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket aboard Right Tack (1969) and in the Oaks and 1000 Guineas on Mysterious (1973)

Upon his retirement as a jockey in 1979, Geoff successfully turned his hand to training and from his base at Thirty Acre Barn in Epsom he saddled 539 winners during a 20-year career. The best of those included the breathtakingly fast Lake Coniston, the Champion Sprinter of 1995, and Silver Wisp, who was third to Dr Devious in the 1992 Derby.

It was a great pleasure to welcome Geoff back to Epsom Downs Racecourse in 2018 when he kindly agreed to conduct the Derby draw alongside fellow Derby-winning rider John Reid.

The thoughts of everyone at Epsom Downs today are with Geoff’s wife Noelene and daughter Marianne.

The Apprentice Jockey’s Derby, run over the full Derby course and distance, was inaugurated in 2003.

THE APPRENTICE JOCKEYS’ DERBY

The race gives a once-a-year opportunity for apprentice jockey’s to win the unique jockeys’ Derby and attracts some of the best young jockey’s in Britian.

The race forms part of a series of ‘Derbys’ run afterThe Betfred Derby in June.

Past ten winners oftheApprenticeJockeys’ Derby:

YEAR JOCKEY

HORSE TRAINER

2015 Paddy Bradley Leah Freya Pat Phelan

2016 Hector Crouch Guns Of Leros Gary Moore

2017 Hector Crouch Whinging Willie Gary Moore

2018 ABANDONED

2019 Rhys Clutterbuck King Of The Sand Gary Moore

2020 NO RACE

2021 Georgia Dobie Going Gone Jim Boyle

2022 Owen Lewis Saratoga Gold Charles Hills

2023 Billy Loughnane Forceful Speed George Boughey

2024 Alec Voikhansky Miller Spirit Gary & Josh Moore Ryan

TODAY’S JOCKEYS

George Bass

Dace

Luke Catton

Tommie Jakes

Christian Howarth

Olivia Tubb

Matthew Lloyd Slater

Harry Burns

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80)

FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore

(14 wins from 88 runners, 16%) runs GIVE ITTO ME OJ

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (7 wins from 45 runners, 16%) runs BRODIE’S BOY

FANCYTHAT: G & J Moore won this race in 2019 and 2024

The stable runs GIVE ITTO ME OJ today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: TEAM PLAYER trained by G Tutty, Northallerton, 257 miles.

1 YOUTHFUL KING (GB) (15) 621630 D 6 10-4 (10)

Br B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Lady Moscou (IRE) (Sir Percy) Jack Dace (3) J

O Mr Richard L Page & Mr Luke Dace Luke Dace, Billingshurst T

B Bearstone Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Sandown in June. 33/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Chester (15.9f, good) 15 days ago Backdownintripwithmoreneeded.EngagedHaydock5.35Saturday.

2 DREAM HARDER (IRE) (7) 263060 D 6

(7)

Br B g Muhaarar - Silent Thoughts (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Ryan Kavanagh (3) J

O Mr Paul Farrell Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Barronstown Stud TIMEFORMVIEWLastof11inhandicap(28/1)atSouthwell(12.1f)7daysago.Othersappealmore.

3 GIVE ITTO ME OJ (GB) (17) 44320-1 CD 4 10-2 (3)

Br B g Time Test - Matron of Honour (IRE) (Teoﬁlo (IRE)) Ashley Lewis (5) J

O Mr Omar Jackson Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mr W. A. Tinkler KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler who posted a career best back in this sphere when bagging 10-runner handicap at thisC&D(goodtosoft)17daysago Scoredreadilytheresobigshoutdespitea7lbweightsrise. TFRHHHHH BHA85

4 ODIN LEGACY (IRE) (22) 121306 D 4 10-0 (2)

Br B c Kodiac - Fikrah (Medicean)

George Bass J

O Stall Perlen Ab Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Ms Alice Fitzgerald

TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win at Ripon in June. 33/1, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap atKempton(12f)22daysago Needsconsidering.

TFRHHHII BHA83

5 MIDNIGHT RUMBLE (GB) (109) 1226-02 4 9-12 (8)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Inpromptu (IRE) (Cacique (IRE))

Luke Catton J

O Let’s Get Ready To Rumble Partnership Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Carisbrooke Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCreditablesecondof5inhandicap(11/1)atLingﬁeld(11.6f,good),havingrunofrace.Off109daysbutnot ruledout.

TFRHHHII BHA81

6 WAY OF LIFE (GB) (34) 124043 D 7 9-11 (6)

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Upskittled (Diktat)

O Berkeley Racing

Olivia Tubb (5) J

Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T

B Whatton Manor Stud Pump Technology Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Kempton in May. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D (good to ﬁrm) 34daysago Inthemixoncemore.

7 NAASMA (IRE) (20) 531211

Br B m Churchill (IRE) - Music Show (IRE) (Noverre (USA))

TFRHHHII BHA80

6 9-5 (4)

Harry Burns J

O Mr P. Wheatley Pat Phelan, Epsom T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Ede’s (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW3winsfrom8runsthisyear.Careerbestwhenwinning13-runnerhandicapatWindsor(11.4f,good,8/1) 20daysago,drivenout.Nottakenlightlyinhishat-trickbid.

8 OLYMPIA (GER) (140) 6/1100-0 D

TFRHHHHI BHA74

4 9-3 (5)

Br B f Lord of England (GER) - Oligarchica (GER) (Desert King (IRE)) Christian Howarth J

O Mr D. Dewar Michael Attwater, Epsom T

B Gestut Etzean

TIMEFORMVIEW Last of 7 in minor event at Krefeld (11.4f, good to ﬁrm). Off 140 days. First run for yard after leaving AndreasWohlerandmoreneededonherhandicapdebut.

HHIII BHA72

TEAM PLAYER (GB) (24) 013231 D 3 9-2 (9)

Br Ch g Without Parole - Caravela (IRE) (Henrythenavigator (USA)) Tommie Jakes J

O Mostly Cloudy Syndicate Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T

B Jon and Julia Aisbitt Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/4, landed 6-runner handicap at Lingﬁeld (12f, AW) 24 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Mustentercalculations.

TFRHHHII BHA78

10 BRODIE’S BOY (FR) (23) 2-00043 D 4 8-13 (1)

Br B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - On The Rocks (FR) (Verglas (IRE)) Matthew Lloyd Slater (7) J

O RC Syndicate VI Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B S.C.E.A. Du Haras Des Sablonnets et al

TIMEFORMVIEW13/2,goodthirdof9inhandicapatKempton(12f)23daysago Cangiveagoodaccount.

TFRHHHII BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: MILLER SPIRIT (IRE) 4 10 1Alec Voikhansky 11-4 (Gary&Josh Moore) 8 ran Hood worn by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Give It To Me Oj (GB), 9-2 Naasma (IRE), 11-2 Team Player (GB), 9-1 Midnight Rumble (GB), 14-1 Brodie’s Boy (FR), 16-1 Way of Life (GB), 20-1 Odin Legacy (IRE), 25-1 Youthful King (GB), Dream Harder (IRE), 28-1 Olympia (GER)

Lots with chances but GIVE IT TO ME OJ had something left in the tank when going in over C&D recently so can defy a 7lb rise in the weights at the chief expense of hat-trick seeking Naasma. Both Team Player and Way of Life also enter calculations with Odin Legacy completing the shortist.

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Owners Prize Money 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 Boyle

(16 wins from 176 runners, 9%) runs CARNIVAL DAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hughes (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs CRIMINAL

WEIGHTWATCHER: ORBAAN won off a handicap mark of 81, his rating is now down 5lb to 76 LONGESTTRAVELLER: ORBAAN trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 239 miles.

1 LORD MELBOURNE (IRE) (323) 514131- C D 5

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Lolldaiga (IRE) (Teoﬁlo (IRE)) Jack Dace (5) J

O Clarendon Partnership Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Dayton Investments (Breeding) Limited R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTookformtoanewlevelonjoiningRalphBeckettlastsummer,includingawinover11/2mhere.Endedtheseasonwith avictoryintheNovemberHandicapatDoncasterbutchancehe’llneedthisﬁrstoutingsince.Alsodownintrip

2 BRIONI (FR) (29) 0-00100 D 4

BHA94

(8)

Br B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - High Story (FR) (Zanzibari (USA)) Rossa Ryan J

O Mrs M C Sweeney & Alan King Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSandownwinnerinJune.HasfoundittougherinClass2eventsatYorkandbackatSandownsincebut oughttobemorecompetitiveinthisslightlylowergrade.

3 FANTASY BELIEVER (IRE) (15) 4-53301 D

BHA94

(2)

Br B g Make Believe - Avizare (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Oisin Murphy J

O Chris & David Stam Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Rathasker Stud ABM Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysoverthistripatDoncasterunderOisinMurphyafortnightago.Noreasonwhyhe won’tgivehisrunningbuthasneverwonfromamarkinthe90s. TFRHHHII BHA93

4 ARCADIAN NIGHTS (GB) (143) 5-11150 D 7 9-8 (7)

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Lady Lahar (Fraam) Ray Dawson J

O Laurence Bellman

Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B Barry Walters TIMEFORMVIEWStarted2025with3AWwinsbutnotsogoodbackonturfatChesterinMayandoffsince.Chancehe’ll beusingthisasatuneupforareturntoAW TFRHHIII BHA86

5 SWEET REWARD (IRE) (9) 44-1036 CD 8 9-3 (9)

Br B g Acclamation - Dangle (IRE) (Desert Style (IRE)) Rob Hornby J

O Old Stoic Racing Club & Partner

Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T

B S. V. Schilcher Pump Technology Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.LatestwinatNewburyinApril.Shapedasifneedingtherunafter3monthsoffwhensixth of12backatNewbury9daysagoandcouldbesharpernow.

6 CARNIVAL DAY (IRE) (16) 041346 CD

BHA81

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mardie Gras (Galileo (IRE)) Luke Catton (3) J

O M&O Plant Ltd

Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerongoodtosoftinJuly.Creditablein-frameeffortsonnext2startsbutneedstobounceback fromalesserrunatSandown16daysago

7 WHATHAPPENSINVEGAS (IRE) (31) 025140

Br B g New Bay - L’Ambre Gris (IRE) (Iffraaj)

David Egan J

O Mr Sayed Hashish Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B L’Ambre Gris Syndicate Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account for the year in a Windsor Racing League event in August. Creditable fourth at GoodwoodnexttimeandshapedasifprobablystillinformatSouthwelllasttime.

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Alea Iacta (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Finley Marsh J

O The Golfers & Partner Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Miss K. Rausing Agetur (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulform,chasinghomethehighlyprogressiveTenabilityonhis11/2mAscothandicapdebutinJulybeforeclosethirdbackinnovicecompanyatKempton (11/2magain)13daysagoWon’tbeinconveniencedbythereturnto11/4mandinterestingtakingonmoreexposedandlargelyolderopponents. TFRHHHHH BHA81

9 ORBAAN (GB) (17) 314534

10 8-12 (5)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Contradict (Raven’s Pass (USA)) Tom Marquand J

O Mr J. C. G. Chua David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Nawara Stud Limited Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranwhodroppedtosellingcompanytogethisheadbackinfrontatBeverley(8.5f)inJuly Creditableeffortsindefeat inhandicapssince,includingfourthof12over7fherelasttime.Staminatoproveonwhatisararebeyondaround1m. TFRHHHII BHA76

10 KIMEKO GLORY (GB) (60) 4-14141 D

3 8-10 (6)

Br B f Kameko (USA) - Applause (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Sean Dylan Bowen J

O La Bosh Brian Toomey, Chalfont St Giles T

B Overbury Stallions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 5 runs this year First run since leaving Mark Walford when landing a handicap at Sandown (11/4m,good)inJuly,makingall.Thatwasabigcareerbestandsheshouldremainverycompetitiveoff7lbhigher TFRHHHHI BHA79

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: SIMPLY SONDHEIM (IRE) 5 9 7 Pat Cosgrave 20-1 (George Baker) 9 ran Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Criminal (GB), 4-1 Kimeko Glory (GB), 11-2 Fantasy Believer (IRE), 11-1 Orbaan (GB), 12-1 Brioni (FR), 14-1 Sweet Reward (IRE), Carnival Day (IRE), Whathappensinvegas (IRE), 20-1 Lord Melbourne (IRE), 25-1 Arcadian Nights (GB)

CRIMINAL looks to have more scope for further progress than anything else in this line-up and is preferred to fellow 3-y-o Kimeko Glory Recent Doncaster winner Fantasy Believer has the services of Oisin Murphy again and may prove best of the remainder

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STANDARD & RECORD TIME

Racing Post Standard Time: 2 min, 5.90 secs

Record Time: 2 min, 3.50 secs - Crossbow - 7th June 1967, Good

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (19 wins from 113 runners, 17%) runs FALMOUTH LAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (14 wins from 73 runners, 19%) runs FALMOUTH LAD LONGESTTRAVELLERS: JIFF’S ARMY trained by S C Williams & HYPERCHROMATIC trained by M Botti, both Newmarket, 83 miles.

1 HOT CASH (GB) (17) 021565 C 9-10 (3)

Br B c Too Darn Hot - Spirit of Appin (Champs Elysees) Tom Marquand J

O Six or Sticks (TDH) Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B Wellsummers Farm Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursescorerlastyearAddedtotallyin1mhandicapatCarlisleinJune.NotdisgracedincompetitiveClass2/3eventssinceandthisdropbackin tripmayhelpafterracingabittookeenlyforhisowngoodwhensteppedupto11/4matDoncasterlatest.Playerinthislowergrade. TFRHHHHH BHA86

2 HYPERCHROMATIC (IRE) (31) 205105 D 9-10 (2)

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Princess Lahar (Australia) Marco Ghiani J

O Scuderia Sagam Srls Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Rathasker Stud Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning13-runnerhandicapatWolverhampton(8.6f)inJuly.Bettereffortsincewhenﬁfth of13atSouthwell(1m)lasttimebutremains6lbabovetheWolverhamptonmarknowbackonturf TFRHHHII BHA86

3 JIFF’S ARMY (IRE) (34) 063101 CD

(1)

Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Brunelle (IRE) (Kodiac) Rossa Ryan J

O Barber Parry Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Windﬂower Overseas

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas2wins,asecondandathirdtoshowfromhis4visitstoEpsom.Onlynudgedup3lbforhisnarrow successoverthistriplasttimeandshouldgiveanothergoodaccount.

TFRHHHHI BHA76

4 FALMOUTH LAD (GB) (13) 306211 9-0 (4)

Br B g Kameko (USA) - Messelina (Noverre (USA)) Oisin Murphy J

O J Palmer-Brown & Partner 2

B Litex Commerce

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnahat-trickafter1mwinsatNewmarketandKemptoninrecentweeks,impressingwithhisattitude bothtimes.A4lbriseshouldn’tpreventhimmakingaboldbidforthehat-trick.

TFRHHHHI BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: MARCELLA (GER) 3 9 9 Oisin Murphy 12-1 (Andrew Balding) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Falmouth Lad (GB), 5-2 Jiff’s Army (IRE), 4-1 Hot Cash (GB), 6-1 Hyperchromatic (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Just 4 runners but a case can be made for all of them. This is a drop in class for last year’s course scorer HOT CASH and he might be able to deny Falmouth Lad the hat-trick.

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (19 wins from 113 runners, 17%) runs MUSICALANGEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (14 wins from 73 runners, 19%) runs MUSICALANGEL

FANCYTHAT: J Boyle won this race in 2015 and 2022. The stable runs MARLAY PARK today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: WOODSTOCK trained by R Carr, Stillington, 184 miles.

1 KISSKODI (IRE) (17) 111041 CD 3 9-13 (1)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Summerseat Mist (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE))

George Wood J

O Mid Atlantic Racing Harry Eustace, Newmarket T

B Summerseat Stables Ltd

Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedahat-trickin6fhandicapsoverthesummer,includingawinatthiscourseandresumedprogressonthebackofashortbreak whenwinning12-runnerC&Dhandicap17daysago,leadingﬁnal100ydsandkeepingonwell.Playeragainhavingbeenraised4lb

2 EMINENCY (IRE) (20) 002021 5 9-13 (3)

Br Gr g Havana Grey - Kendamara (FR) (Kendargent (FR))

Marco Ghiani J

O Mrs J. Morley Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Awbeg Stud Unlimited Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedrunner-upon2ofhislast3startspriortoendingalosingrunstretchingbacktohisjuveniledayswhenwinning10-runnerhandicapatWindsor (6f,good)20daysago,stayingontoleadclosehome.Remainswithhandicappingscopeup3lbbutnotanobviousfollow-upcandidate TFRHHHII BHA79

3 SILVER TRUMPET (GB) (34) 025410 CD BF 4 9-12 (5)

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

TIMEFORMVIEWGivenachancebythehandicapperandbouncedbacktobestwhenreadilybagging7-runnerC&Dhandicaponpenultimatestartlastmonth. Reportedlylosthisactionwhenlastof7inhandicapbackhere5weeksagobuthisrevisedmarkdemandsmoreinanycasenow. TFRHHHII BHA78

4 WOODSTOCK (GB) (16) 060020 D 5 9-11 (4)

Br B g Sixties Icon - Isabella Bird (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Miss Vanessa Church & Mr Toby Brereton Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Jon and Julia Aisbitt William Hill S

TIMEFORMVIEW3-timewinneruponjoiningRuthCarrlastseason(allat7f)whohaseasedintheweightsandheranwellwithblinkersﬁttedwhenrunner-upat Ripon(6f)inAugust.ProbablybestnotjudgedtooharshlyonhislatestDoncastereffortandhelurksonahandymarkreturnedto7f TFRHHHHH BHA77

5 MUSICALANGEL (GB) (16) 501032 3 9-11 (6)

Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Gift of Music (IRE) (Cadeaux Genereux) Oisin Murphy J

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

B Littleton Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratBrighton(6f)inJuneandperformedwellon2ofher3subsequentruns,worndownlateonwhensecondof7in handicapatChester(7f,good)16daysago,theincreaseintripevidentlyholdingnofears.Shouldgowellagain. TFRHHHII BHA80

6 TOKYO JOE (GB) (19) 5-4243

3 9-6 (2)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Ediyva (IRE) (Kingman) Tom Marquand J

O David Ward Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B David Ward ABM Catering Facilities Management S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.9/4,thirdof4inmaidenatFfosLas(7.4f,heavy)19daysago,weakening1fout.Possiblethe groundwasafactoronthatoccasionandswitchtohandicapsentitledtosuithimbetternowinanycase. TFRHHHII BHA75

7 MARLAY PARK (GB) (17) 602453 CD 7 9-4 (7)

Br B or Br g Cable Bay (IRE) - Lovers’ Vows (Dubawi (IRE)) Paddy Bradley J

O Inside Track Racing Club Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Highclere Stud & Jake Warren Ltd Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW4-timeC&Dwinnerwhoarrivesonalonglosingrunbutbackontrackfollowingalesserdisplaywhen23/4lengthsthirdof12toKisskodi inhandicap(17/2)atthisC&D(good)17daysago,keepingon.Doesneedplentytogorightgivenhisstyleofracing,however. TFRHHHII BHA70

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: COME ON YOU SPURS 3 8 10 Oisin Murphy 11-8 (Richard Spencer) 10 ran Hood worn by No 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Stewards Note:

SILVER TRUMPET: Following its run on 25/8/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its action. MARLAY PARK: Following its run on 11/9/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Kisskodi (IRE), 7-2 Eminency (IRE), 5-1 Musical Angel (GB), 15-2 Silver Trumpet (GB), 8-1 Tokyo Joe (GB), 10-1 Marlay Park (GB), 11-1 Woodstock (GB)

No shortage ofchances in the ﬁnale and with that in mind it could payto take a chance on Ruth Carr’s WOODSTOCK. Having gone close at Ripon on his penultimate start, it’s best to forgive him a lesser run at Doncaster 16 days ago and he’s lurking on a very handy mark back up at 7f (all wins at this trip). Kisskodi is going the right way and highly respected. Eminency and Musical Angel complete the shortlist.

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.45 - THE BETFRED ‘DOUBLE DELIGHT’ 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 0-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, September 22nd and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 26th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 20th, 2025, for each race won 6lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 16 entries at £60 - Closed September 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310 (Penalty Value £6280.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.20 - THE BETFRED DERBY ‘WILD CARD’ EBF CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9792 to the winning horse The second to receive £4592, the third £2297 and the fourth £1147. for two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not won a Class 1 race in 2025. Enter by noon, September 22nd and pay £95 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 26th. 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 6th, 2026. 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 2026 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 2026 Betfred Derby. 6 entries at £95. - Closed September 22nd, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7720; Second £3861; Third £1930; Fourth £965. (PenaltyValue £9792.60) A SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.55 - THE BETFRED ‘PICKYOURPUNT’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice three and four yrs old only Enter by noon, September 22nd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 26th. 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 13 entries at £50 - Closed September 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (PenaltyValue £5400) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

FourthRace3.30-THEGEOFFLEWISAPPRENTICES’DERBYHANDICAPSTAKES(CLASS4)(SUPPORTED BY BETFRED) (GBBPLUS RACE) 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 26th. 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 September 20th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to September 25th, 2025, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one ofthese allowances may be claimed) BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 18 entries, 1 at £12 and 17 at £60 - Closed September 22nd, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (PenaltyValue £6280.80) A SS

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Fifth Race 4.05 - THE BETFRED NIFTY 50 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, 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. September 26th. 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 20th, 2025, 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 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (PenaltyValue £10308) SS

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Sixth Race 4.40 -THE BETFRED ‘THE CLASSIC BOOKMAKER’ HANDICAPSTAKES (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 and the fourth £736. for three yrs old only, 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 26th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 20th, 2025, for each race won 6lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 15 entries at £60 - Closed September 22nd, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619. (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS

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Seventh Race 5.15 - THE BETFRED 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 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 26th. 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 20th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 22 entries at £60 - Closed September 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS

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