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JIM ALLEN General Manager, Epsom Downs Racecourse

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Race Conditions can be found at the back of this racecard

Epsom Downs Racecourse Committee

Andy Hornby (Chairman)

Simon Philip

Julie Kapsalis MBE

Rt Hon Sir Hugh Robertson

Rishi Persad

Peter Stanley

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

Alex Fussey

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Stewards

Steve Drowne (Chief Steward)

Caroline Holliday (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Charlotte Armitage, Joseph Chan, Kirsty Ray

Starters

Sam Avis

Michael Sheridan

Judge

Jane Green

Clerk Of The Scales

Chris Hill

Veterinary Officer

Howard Robinson

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

Sarah Collins

Peter Double

Suzanne Feltham

TODAY’S RACING

SECOND RACE

6:40pm The Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes 14-15

THIRD RACE

7:15pm The Robert Dyas Partnership Handicap Stakes 18-19

FOURTH RACE

FIFTH

SIXTH RACE

The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2026

RACECARD

8 CHRISTMAS DAY (IRE) (23) 3511-13 BF 39-2 (5)

B c Camelot - Beauty (Sea The Stars (IRE))

R. P. Whelan

Magnier/Tabor/Smith/Westerberg/Brant Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

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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

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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)

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1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

THE PLACE FOR EVERY RACE

(CLASS 5)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £8500

Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90)Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle (16 wins from 181 runners, 9%) runs DARKEST RED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Walker (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs SOCIETY GIRL

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: ZURNA trained by J & S Birkett & TAI HANG PEGASUS trained by C Fellowes, both Newmarket, 83 miles.

1TAI HANG PEGASUS (USA) (21) 336-406

9-9(4)

Br B g War of Will (USA) - Irreverent (USA) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA)) Paddy Bradley J

O M F Tung & J Kung Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Bass Stables Llc Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaiden. Gelded priorto ﬁnishing sixth of9 on handicap debut/return atYarmouth (1 1/4m), only matchinghispreviousformdespiteenjoyingtherunoftherace

2 ZURNA (GB) (20) 002

9-8 (5)

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Halay (Dansili) Dylan Hogan J

O Mr R. J. Creese Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Birkett Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWSeaTheMoongelding.FlatteredbyhisproximitytoverypromisingwinneronqualifyingrunatNewmarket(1 1/4m).Openingmarkhassufferedasaresult,thoughheshouldatleastappreciatethelongertrip TFRHHHII BHA72

3 CELESTARAK (IRE) (20) 500-01 D

9-7(3)

Br B g Zarak (FR) - Pleione (FR) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Jack Doughty J

O Jayar Investments David Menuisier, Pulborough T

B New England Stud & Mount Coote Stud Shinco Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW115,000gnsZarakgelding.Hood/strongearlypacelikelycontributedtomuch-improvedsuccessatGoodwoodlasttime(secondpastthepost butsubsequentlypromoted) Interestingoffonly3lbhigherinaweakhandicap,eveniftherunoftheraceislessfavourable. TFRHHHHHBHA71

4 SOCIETY GIRL (GB) (59) 40-00 BF 9-4 (2)

Br B f Wootton Bassett - So Sleek (Lawman (FR)) Ashley Lewis (5) J

O Lordship Stud Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Lordship Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWStoutly-bredWoottonBassettﬁlly.Showedpromiseinmaiden/noviceeventsovershorter.Neverplacedtojustifysupporton handicapdebutatWindsor(11.4f),andshe’sprobablyworthanotherchancewithgood-valueclaimertakingover. TFRHHHHI BHA68

5 DARKEST RED (GB) (28) 00-6222 BF 8-12 (1)

Br B g Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Accede (Acclamation) Callum Hutchinson J

O Inside Track Racing Club Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Mrs D. O. Joly

Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFoundonlyonetoogoodforthethirdsuccessivestartwhenworndownbyastrongerstayeratYarmouth (11.5f,soft)lasttime.Hasbeenfoundathinraceupingrade,andhe’sentitledtogocloseagain. TFRHHHHI BHA62

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2025: BOSPHORUS ROSE 3 9 8 Luke Morris 4-1 (Sir Mark Prescott Bt) 8 ran Hood worn by No 3. Stewards Note: SOCIETYGIRL: Following its run on 11/5/2026 it was reported that the horse clipped heels and stumbled. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Celestarak (IRE), 5-2 Darkest Red (GB), 4-1 Society Girl (GB), 11-2 Zurna (GB), 10-1 Tai Hang Pegasus (USA)

PLAY

CELESTARAK may defy a 3lb rise for his breakthrough Goodwood success. Darkest Red is knocking on the door and should again be in the mix, while Society Girl is better than she could show at Windsor last time.

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

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 7th July.

The presentation for the winning trainer will be made at the Epsom Trainers Association Ball in November. The Sir David Prosser Trophy championship for 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

BRITISH RACING’S LARGEST SPONSOR

British Stallion Studs will contribute £2million towards British prize-money in 2026, bringing our total investment to £42million since we were founded in 1983

for maiden two yrs old ﬁllies x Total prize fund £11000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4694, 2nd £2346, 3rd £1174, 4th £586. (PenaltyValue £5940)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (22 wins from 117 runners, 19%) runs AMINATY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (7 wins from 67 runners, 10%) runs PEARL GRACE LONGESTTRAVELLER: PEARL GRACE trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

1AMINATY

(GB)

(19) 0

Br B f Mohaather - Wohileh (Cape Cross (IRE))

9-2(3)

Daniel Muscutt J

O Green Team Racing Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B A. Al Shaikh Green Team Racing Stable S

TIMEFORMVIEWMohaatherﬁllywhoshowedonlygreennesswheneleventhof13inmaiden(11/1)atDoncaster(7f,good toﬁrm)ondebutjustunder3weeksago Likelytoneedmoretime.

2 CHAISE LONGUE (GB) (-)

BHA-

9-2(2)

Br B f State of Rest (IRE) - Divanova (FR) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Jack Doughty J

O Ed Dunlop Racing Club II Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Ennistown Stud Donaghmore Bloodstock Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary15.€58,000foal,38,000gnsyearling,StateofRestﬁlly.Half-sistertowinnerabroadbyLeHavre. DamFrenchmaidenhalf-sistertosmart7.6f-13/4mwinnerAlsakiboutof2-y-o1mwinnerAmericaNova TFRHHHII BHA-

3 CROWN VELOCITY (GB) (13) 0

9-2(9)

Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Polight (Twilight Son) Paddy Bradley J

O Mr David Collins Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Mill Farm Bloodstock Homes & Floors Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWArdad ﬁllywho showed littlewhen eighth of13 in maiden atYarmouth (6f, goodto ﬁrm) just under2 weeksago Looksoneforthelongerterm. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 EABHA (IRE) (24) 33 BF

9-2(5)

Br B f Space Blues (IRE) - Ebeliya (IRE) (Le Havre (IRE)) Callum Hutchinson J

O HP Racing Eabha

Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B Kildaragh Stud Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWSpaceBluesﬁllywhoshapedwellwhenthirdof12inmaidenatNewbury(6.5f,ﬁrm)ondebutlastmonth.Turnedoveratcrampedoddswhen thirdof6innoviceatChepstow(6f,good)afortnightlaterbutthatmayhavecomesoonenough.Uppedto7fandremainswithpotential. TFRHHHHHBHA81

5 PEARL GRACE (GB) (31) 6

Br B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Pleascach (IRE) (Teoﬁlo (IRE))

9-2(7)

M. P. Sheehy J

O Mr R. Trew Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPinatuboﬁllywhowasverygreenbutseemedtobegettingtheidealatewhensixthof11inmaidenat Pontefract(6f,good)ondebutlastmonth.Willbesuitedby7fandshoulddobetter TFRHHHII BHA-

6 WOODHAY WAYFARER (IRE) (29) 05

Br B f Space Blues (IRE) - Freiheit (IRE) (Acclamation)

O Mr Matthew Webber & Mr Toby Ward

9-2(4)

Ashley Lewis (5) J

Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn T

B Mount Coote Estates & Mr T. Petherick Smulders S

TIMEFORMVIEWSpace Blues fillywho shaped betterthan first time up when fifth of 9 in novice at Kempton (7f) last month.Nurseriesafterthislikelymoresuitable. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 MINNAL (GB) (19) (3lb) 6 8-13 (8)

Br B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Vive La Reine (Twilight Son)

Dylan Hogan J

O Chola Dynasty David Simcock, Newmarket T

B Chola Dynasty (The Partnership)David Simcock Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPinatuboﬁllywhoofferedsomethingtoworkonwhensixthof13inmaidenatDoncaster(7f,goodto ﬁrm)justunder3weeksago Shouldprogressforayardthattendstobringthemalongmoregradually

HHHHI BHA-

8 SUMMER TRIANGLE (GB) (62) (3lb) 0 8-13 (6)

Br B f Land Force (IRE) - Celestial Point (IRE) (Pivotal) Rhys Clutterbuck J

O Chris Stedman

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mr C. E. Stedman KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLandForceﬁllywhowasneverontermswhententhof12innoviceatAscot(5f,goodtoﬁrm)acoupleof monthsago Uppedto7fbutlooksoneforlateron. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 TIORATIME (GB) (-) (3lb) 8-13 (1)

Br B f Time Test - Footlight (Showcasing)

Neil Callan J

O Nick Bradley 7 & Partner Tom Clover, Newmarket T

B Worksop Manor Stud Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch24 16,000gnsyearling,TimeTestﬁlly Half-sisterto6fwinnerTantomile.Dam7f-11fwinner Newcomerforyardamongthewinners. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: MYSTIC MOMENT2 9 2 Callum Hutchinson 8-15 (Eve Johnson Houghton) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Minnal (GB), 7-4 Eabha (IRE), 16-1 Woodhay Wayfarer (IRE), Tiora Time (GB), 20-1 Aminaty (GB), Pearl Grace (GB), 33-1 Chaise Longue (GB), 40-1 Crown Velocity (GB), 150-1 Summer Triangle (GB)

EABHA shaped with bags of promise when third in a Newbury maiden last month and with her subsequent Chepstow effort easy to put a line through just a fortnight later, Eve Johnson Houghton’s ﬁlly earns the vote Her main threat may emerge from Minnal, who offered something to work with when sixth at Doncaster recently and is open to improvement. Pearl Grace can edge out newcomer Tiora Time for third.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EABHA (IRE) 2.MINNAL 3.PEARL GRACE

RESULTS

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STALLS 6f - Outside 1m 4f - Centre to Outside Remainder - Inside

STANDARD TIMES

THE ROBERT DYAS PARTNERSHIP HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500

Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle (16 wins from 181 runners, 9%) runs DANDY KHAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Fellowes (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs JERSEY MAVERICK LONGESTTRAVELLERS: POTOMAC RIVER trained by T Kent, PANELLI trained by S C Williams, STENMARK trained by Gihan Arnolda & JERSEY MAVERICK trained by C Fellowes, all Newmarket, 83 miles.

1POTOMAC RIVER (GB) (20) 523-60

49-9 (3)

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Tingleo (Galileo (IRE)) Daniel Muscutt J

O Mr Mohammed Al Suboosi T. J. Kent, Newmarket T

B Cammidge Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW Steadily improved in 3 starts last year but having subsequently been gelded/had breathing operation, proved too free without cover on reappearance/handicapdebutatYarmouth.Backontheupwhenseventhof10atNewmarket(7f)sincebuthaslittleinhandfromthismark. TFRHHIIIBHA75

2 STENMARK (IRE) (20) 63-5530 D

49-9 (2)

Br B g Kingman - Sivoliere (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) Rhys Clutterbuck J

O Chris Housego and Kevin FisherGihan Arnolda, Newmarket T

B Healthy Wood Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedaclosethirdonﬁrststartforhisnewtrainer(previouslyassistanttohisoldoneDenisQuinn)atYarmouth inMaybutnotinthesameformatNewmarket(7f,goodtoﬁrm)subsequently Bouncebackrequired. TFRHHHII BHA75

3 SILVER TRUMPET (GB) (21) 25-4306 CD 59-7 (4)

Br Gr g Advertise - Cherubic (Dark Angel (IRE)) Callum Hutchinson J

O Austin, June & Jonny Allison Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B Mickley Stud & Mr D Willis ABM Catering Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW4-timewinnerover7f,includingoverC&Dlastsummer.Provedtobeadisappointmentbackdowningradewhensixthof10at Southwell(7f)3weeksagobutgivenachancebythehandicapperandexpectedtogetbackontrackreturnedtoturf. TFRHHHHH BHA73

4 PANELLI (GB) (147) 160-422 49-6 (1)

Br B g Kingman - Via Condotti (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Neil Callan J

O Mrs J Morley and Partner Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Fairway Thoroughbreds Pty LtdTote S TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedhisaccountatLingﬁeldinSeptemberonhisﬁnalrunforGeorgeBougheyandingoodnickforhiscurrenthandler whenlastseeninFebruary Shouldn’tbelongingoingonebetterbutmayneedthisfollowinga5-monthabsence. TFRHHHII BHA72

5 JERSEY MAVERICK (IRE) (26) 42-6202 CD 49-6 (6)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Absolute Music (USA) (Consolidator (USA)) Paddy Bradley J

O Tim Cottier, Clark, Spence and FellowesCharlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Corrin Stud Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWSolesuccesscameoverC&Dlastsummerandhasﬁnishedrunner-uptwicefrom4startsthisseason,mostrecentlyin 9-runnereventatLeicester(6f,good)lastmonth.Returnto7fpromisestosuitsofanciedtobeintheshake-up TFRHHHHI BHA72

6 DANDY KHAN (IRE) (97) 015356 D

48-10(5)

Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Inchikhan (Dalakhani (IRE)) Jack Doughty J

O Mr K. Cripps Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Mrs Olivia HoareJim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW5-timewinneronall-weathersincelastseenonturf,notideallyplacedwhensixthof12atLingﬁeld(7f) backinApril.Backdowninclassandcouldwellhaveasayifreadytoroll.

TFRHHHII BHA62

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: BELIEVE YOU ME (IRE) 5 9 1 Warren Fentiman 5-1 (Heather Main) 10 ran Visor worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Jersey Maverick (IRE), 9-2 Panelli (GB), 11-2 Stenmark (IRE), 6-1 Potomac River (GB), 7-1 Silver Trumpet (GB), 12-1 Dandy Khan (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

SILVER TRUMPET bolted up over C&D last summer and provided he’s able to put a lesser effort behind him, he gets the nod to add to his tally at the expense of Jersey Maverick, who has ﬁnished runner-up twice from his 4 starts this campaign and Charlie Fellowes’ 4-y-o will appreciate this return to 7f Panelli may prove best of the remainder

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SILVER TRUMPET 2.JERSEY MAVERICK (IRE) 3.PANELLI

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SUMMER

THE ROBERT DYAS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11500

Owners Prize Money 1st £4748, 2nd £2375, 3rd £1187, 4th £593, 5th £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10)Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (16 wins from 95 runners, 17%) runs RAGE OF THUNDER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (7 wins from 22 runners, 32%) runs RAGE OF THUNDER FANCYTHAT: D O’Meara won this race in 2017 and 2018. The stable runs ABERAMA GOLD today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: ABERAMA GOLD trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 239 miles.

1ABERAMA GOLD (GB) (19) 416035 D

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Nigella (Band On The Run)

Daniel Muscutt J

O Mr Evan M. Sutherland David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mrs J. McMahon GAIN Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORMVIEWNottheforceofold(wonthe2023Stewards’Cup)butresumedwinningwaysin6fhandicapatCatterickinApril. Goodﬁfthof14atAyr(6f)19daysago,faringbestofthosewhoracedstandrail.Weightedtogowelleased1lb

2 RAGE OF THUNDER (IRE) (16) 22-0051 D 410-0 (3)

Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Stormy Clouds (IRE) (Sir Prancealot (IRE)) Tom Queally J

O B D Haynes, G L Moore, Alan Jamieson Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWRegularslowstarterbutbackonsongoflate,comfortablylanding12-runnerhandicapatNewbury(6f) 16daysago Up6lbbutnottakenlightlyinhiscurrentmood.

3 TWIRLER (GB) (16) 005120 CD 59-9 (6)

Br B m Cable Bay (IRE) - Run of The Day (Three Valleys (USA)) Paddy Bradley J

O Dare To Dream Racing

Michael Attwater, Epsom T

B Crispin Estates Ltddaretodreamracing.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatWindsorinMaybuthamperedstartwheneleventhof12toRageofThunderinhandicapat Newbury(6f)16daysago NosurprisetoseethisC&Dscorerbounceback.

TFRHHHII BHA70

4 ACCLAIMED FREEDOM (GB) (5) 41-0624 39-7 (8)

Br B c Aclaim (IRE) - Freedom Spirit (Muhaarar)

O J Sarkar, D Sarkar, O Sarkar & D Sarkar

Neil Callan J

George Scott, Newmarket T

B Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited Far Westﬁeld Farm S TIMEFORMVIEWFair7fjuvenilewinner.Arrivesingoodnickinhandicaps,fourthof7atNottingham(6f)5daysago.Not outofthingswithcheekpiecesbackon.

TFRHHHII BHA74

5 KING OF CHAOS (IRE) (23) 500031 D 39-5 (5)

Br Ch g Showcasing - Zeyran (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

O Quest Thoroughbreds - King Of Chaos

Rhys Clutterbuck J

Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T

B Ma Bloodstock Retraining of Racehorses S TIMEFORMVIEWNotchedaﬁrsthandicapsuccessin10-runnereventatWolverhampton(6f)23daysago.Moreisneeded backonturffroma6lbhighermarkthough.

6 ANCIENTTIMES (GB) (20) 30600-0 CD

TFRHHHII BHA72

89-4 (7)

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Oriental Step (IRE) (Tamayuz) Callum Hutchinson J

O The MacDougall TwoHarry Eustace, Newmarket T

B Hadi Al-Tajir Le Chameau Holdings Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatCatterickinMaybutwellheldonhislast3runs,onlythirteenthof16inhandicapatNewmarket (6f)onhisreturnlastmonth.ThisC&Dwinnerneedstotakeabigstepforward.

7 BALON D’OR (GB) (35) 006-064 D

BHA65

59-1 (2)

Br B g Kodiac - Usra (IRE) (Requinto (IRE)) Tyler Heard J

O Snell and Fox Partnership Simon Dow, Epsom T

B Crypto Bloodstock Simon Dow S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful at best forHugo Palmer.Yetto matchthat form forcurrentyard, but fared betterwhen fourthof7ontheall-weatheratLingﬁeld(5f)lasttime.Noforlornhope. TFRHHHII BHA62

8 HARRY BROWN (GB) (10) 601420 D 68-11(1)

Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Sarshampla (IRE) (Elzaam (AUS))

Ashley Lewis (5) J

O Peter Crate and Gallagher Bloodstock LtdPeter Crate, Reigate T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWGainedaﬁrstwinonturfatthesixteenthattemptatLingﬁeld(5f)inMay.WentclosetoanotheratBrighton (5f)lastmonthandrunbestignored(saddleslipped)atWindsorlasttime.Mustentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA57

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: KISSKODI (IRE) 3 8 12 Jack Nicholls 15-8 (Harry Eustace) 8 ran Visor worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 7. Stewards Note: HARRY BROWN: Following its run on 29/6/2026 it was reported that the horse reared and was restless.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Aberama Gold (GB), Rage ofThunder (IRE), 11-2 King of Chaos (IRE), 6-1 Acclaimed Freedom (GB), 15-2 Balon d’Or (GB), 10-1 Twirler (GB), 18-1 Harry Brown (GB), 28-1 Ancient Times (GB)

Veteran ABERAMA GOLD remains with plenty of zip and could prove the answer to this tightknit sprint given he did best of those in his group when ﬁfth at Ayr last time and can race off a 1lb lower mark here. Recent Newbury scorer Rage of Thunder rates a big threat though, while Harry Brown and Acclaimed Freedom also need factoring in.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ABERAMA GOLD 2.RAGE OFTHUNDER (IRE) 3.HARRY BROWN

TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR

HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

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The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026.

Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry

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

(CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle (16 wins from 181 runners, 9%) runs BUYTHE DIP AND PLAY ME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (10 wins from 48 runners, 21%) runs SWIPED LONGESTTRAVELLER: HAPPY BANNER trained by E Walker, Upper Lambourn, 73 miles.

1HAPPY BANNER (IRE) (12) 062-332 BF

410-2(2)

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Lady Clinch (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Ashley Lewis (5) J

O Mr Robert BlackEd Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Mr Chris Clinch James Hambro & Partners Llp S

TIMEFORMVIEWArrivesinverygoodnickwithoutwinning,racingonfarﬂankwhensecondof7inhandicapatChepstow (1m)12daysago Aplayeroffanunchangedmarkwithcheekpiecesadded.

2 TRONIDO (GB) (10) 050140 CD

59-13(3)

Br B m Aclaim (IRE) - Vezere (USA) (Point Given (USA)) Paddy Bradley J

O CW Racing Club Simon Dow, Epsom T

B Mr Robert Moss Simon Dow S

TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatLingﬁeldinMaybutonlyeleventhof12inhandicapatKempton(7f)10days ago BouncebackisrequiredfromthisC&Dscorer TFRHHHII BHA70(-1)

3 DARVEL (IRE) (18) 0-05002

89-11(8)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Anthem Alexander (IRE) (Starspangledbanner (AUS)) Callum Hutchinson J

O The Foxford House Partnership Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T

B Mountarmstrong Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWA3-time 1mwinnerlastyear.Rightbackonsongoflate,breakingonterms(oftenslowlyaway)when secondof6inhandicapatBrighton(1m)18daysago Wellinthemix.

TFRHHHII

4 PRODIGAL SON (GB) (39) 050-130 49-11(4)

Br Gr g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Cloud Illusions (USA) (Smarty Jones (USA)) Daniel Muscutt J

O Wetumpka Racing Heather Main, Wantage T

B Mr & Mrs James Main Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Bath (1m) in April but he failed to beat a rival in handicap at Nottingham (1m) followingmonth.Moreisrequiredafterabreak. TFRHHIII BHA68

5 BUYTHE DIP (GB) (9) 04-1626

Br B g New Bay - Crossover (Cape Cross (IRE))

69-9 (1)

Luke Catton (3) J

O J.Savory & J Kimber Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Coby Byrne & New Bay Syndicate Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasuccessfulreturnontheall-weatheratLingﬁeldinApril.Inandoutsince,onlybeatingonehome in1mBrightonhandicap9daysago TFRHHIII BHA66(-1)

6 PLAY ME (GB) (30) 42-3441 CD

Br B g Too Darn Hot - Initially (Dansili)

O Mr P and Mrs L Rowe and Mr John Turner

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

49-7 (6)

Donagh Murphy (7) J

Jim Boyle, Epsom T

Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWScoredoverC&DlastAugustanddoubledhiscareertallyin12-runnerhandicapatBrighton(1m)30days ago Canmakehispresencefeltnudgedup1lb TFR

7 SWIPED (GB) (8) 55-5212 BF

(7)

Br B g Too Darn Hot - Give And Take (Cityscape) Rhys Clutterbuck J

O Marcstown LtdRalph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Coln Valley Stud R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedtogetoffthemarkin1mBathhandicapinJune.Wentinsnatchesbutnotdiscreditedoffa7lbhighermark whensecondof7insimilareventthere(1m)8daysago Remainsonetobeinterestedinwithachangeofheadgear

8 RITAAL (IRE) (35) 220-34

39-2 (5)

Br B f Showcasing - La Rouel (IRE) (Kodiac) Jack Doughty J

O Mondial Racing & Robert Haim William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T

B Corduff Stud & T. J. RooneyTote S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Cheekpiecesonfor1sttime,goodfourthof8inall-weatherhandicapatLingﬁeld(7f)last month,ﬁnishingwell.Blinkers/tonguestrapadded.Verymuchonetoconsiderbackupintrip

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: GOLDEN CIRCET (IRE) 5 10 2 Joe Leavy 17-2 (Jim & Suzi Best) 10 ran Visor worn first time by No 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 3, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Stewards Note: BUYTHE DIP: Following its run on 30/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was restless in the stalls.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Swiped (GB), 10-3 Happy Banner (IRE), 9-2 Play Me (GB), 13-2 Darvel (IRE), 18-1 Buy The Dip (GB), Ritaal (IRE), 20-1 Tronido (GB), 25-1 Prodigal Son (GB)

A few with chances but SWIPED had looked on the up when scoring at Bath and is taken to quickly resume winning ways in a switch ofheadgearhaving gone in snatches when runner-up there last time. Happy Banner is knocking on the door and rates a major danger though, while both Ritaal and Play Me can also play a prominent role.

PLAY FRED’S £5 MILLION

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (PenaltyValue £3663.80)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle (16 wins from 181 runners, 9%) runs CORMORANT ROCK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Clover (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs SWEEP IN TIME LONGESTTRAVELLER: MINERALITY trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 135 miles.

1LIVING IN HOPE (GB) (34) 05-4

Br B f Ulysses (IRE) - Good Hope (Cape Cross (IRE))

Callum Hutchinson J

O Hughes & ScottHarry Eustace, Newmarket T

B King Charles III Le Chameau Holdings Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWUlysses ﬁllywho failedto beat a rival on ﬁrst 2 runs but showed morewhen fourth of7 in maiden at Goodwood(1m)lastmonth.Thislongertrippromisestosuitonhandicapdebut.

2 SAIL ON SAILOR (GB) (35) 00-2311 9-7(3)

Br B g Eqtidaar (IRE) - Mumtaza (Nayef (USA))

O The Switchback Partnership

Paddy Bradley J

Simon Dow, Epsom T

B Throckmorton Court Stud LtdTote S

TIMEFORMVIEWArrivesontheupforhiscurrentyard,bagging1mhandicapsatBathandLingﬁeld(all-weather)recently. Hadabituphissleeveonlatteroccasionsobigshoutdespite5lbweightsrise.

HHHHH BHA63

3 DON PABLO COLINA (GB) (33) 560 9-6 (4)

Br B g Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Iconic Belle (Sixties Icon)

Neil Callan J

O The Invisible Man Partnership George Baker, Epsom T

B Surrey Hills Equine LtdCharles Tyrwhitt LLP S TIMEFORM VIEW Lope Y Fernandez gelding hinted at promise with Lingfield all-weather debut fifth but well held in KemptonnoviceandLingfieldmaiden(onheavy)since.Handicapdebutant.

4 MINERALITY (GB) (31) 006 9-6 (7)

Br B g Showcasing - War And Peace (Frankel)

Jack Doughty J

O Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Lady A. Ogden Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldonallhis3outings,sixthof11innoviceatWindsor(1m)lasttime.Goesupintripforhishandicap debutwithmorerequired. TFRHHIII BHA62

5 SWEEP IN TIME (GB) (190) 505-

Br B f Time Test - Chamber Maid (Nathaniel (IRE))

9-3(2)

Daniel Muscutt J

O Wellbelove, Mortimore & PartnersTom Clover, Newmarket T

B Barton Stud Partnership racehorse-ownership.com S TIMEFORMVIEWOnlymodestformshowninher3runsat2yrs,hoodedwhenﬁfthof10inall-weathernoviceatLingﬁeld (7f)inDecember Needstohitthegroundrunningonherreturn/handicapbow. TFRHHHII BHA59

6 TAKEITORLEAVEIT (IRE) (17) 14-1022

9-2(6)

Br B g Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Viletta (GER) (Doyen (IRE)) Donagh Murphy (7) J

O Berkeley Racing Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T

B Kildaragh Stud Pump Technology Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWKick-started2026withsuccessatBath(1m)inAprilandhascontinuedingoodform,secondof10inhandicapat Windsor(1m)17daysago Winnerhasgoneinsincesohe’snottakenlightlyonhisﬁrstgooverthistrip TFRHHHHI BHA58

7 CORMORANT ROCK (IRE) (24) 040

8-4 (1)

Br B or Br g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Glamoureuse (FR) (Intello (GER)) Tyler Heard J

O South Hatch PartnersJim Boyle, Epsom T

B Mr Alan Dobbs Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWWell held at huge odds in 3 novices, latestwhen eighth of13 atWindsor(1 1/4m) 24 days ago. Makes handicapdebut.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: PERGOLA (IRE) 3 9 9 Cieren Fallon 7-2 (William Haggas) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.

ProbableS.P’s: 5-4 Sail On Sailor (GB), 9-4 Takeitorleaveit (IRE), 8-1 Sweep In Time (GB), 20-1 Don Pablo Colina (GB), 22-1 Living In Hope (GB), Minerality (GB), 25-1 Cormorant Rock (IRE)

TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 6.05 - THE BETFRED ‘FOLLOW US ON X’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the ﬁfth £260 for three yrs old only, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £42 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 27th, 2026, for each race won 6lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 9 entries at £42. - Closed July 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (PenaltyValue £4448.90) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.40 - THE BETFRED ‘THE CLASSIC BOOKMAKER’ EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5940 to the winning horse The second to receive £2788, the third £1394 and the fourth £697. for maiden two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, July 3rd and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Allowances: Band D from Band C 3lb All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2026 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 23 September, 2026, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 09 October, 2026. Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. 18 entries at £55. - Closed July 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4694; Second £2346; Third £1174; Fourth £586. (PenaltyValue £5940) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 7.15 -THE ROBERTDYAS PARTNERSHIPHANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the ﬁfth £260 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £42 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, afterJune 27th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb ROBERT DYAS has generously sponsored this race 16 entries at £42. - Closed July 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219 (Penalty Value £4448.90) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.50 - THE ROBERT DYAS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6019 to the winning horse The second to receive £2824, the third £1411, the fourth £706 and the ﬁfth £351. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £57 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after June 27th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb ROBERT DYAS has generously sponsored this race. 16 entries at £57 - Closed July 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4748; Second £2375; Third £1187; Fourth £593; Fifth £297. (Penalty Value £6019.10) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 8.22 -THE BETFRED ‘NIFTY50’ HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the ﬁfth £260 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £42 stake ifthe horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake ifthe horse is rated 55 or lower with £34 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after June 27th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 15 entries at £42. - Closed July 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.52 - THE BETFRED PLAY FRED’S £5 MILLION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the ﬁfth £214. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below) £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 27th, 2026, for each race won 6lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 18 entries at £35. - Closed July 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (PenaltyValue £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.