JIM ALLEN General Manager, Epsom Downs Racecourse
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Epsom Downs Racecourse Committee
Brian Finch (Chairman)
Clare Balding
Alex Frost
Andy Hornby
Julie Kapsalis
Katie Kershaw
Simon Philip
Rt Hon Sir Hugh Robertson
General Manager
Jim Allen
Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course
Andrew Cooper
Operations Manager
Michael Drake
Estates Manager
Ashley Critcher
Deputy Estates Manager
Peter Mitchell
Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager
Amy Bone
Commentator
Tony Ennis
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Safety Officer
Gareth Richardson
Stewards
Fergus Sweeney (Chief Steward)
Allan Hepworth (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Steve Drowne
Simon Kirk
Gwen Thomas
Starters
Robert Supple
Sam Avis
Hanidcapper
Mark Olley
Judge
Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Graham Ford
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
Suzanne Feltham, Helena Warbrick, Carol Leggett
TODAY’S RACING
FIRST RACE
1:35pm The Betfred Handicap Stakes 16-17
SECOND RACE
2:10pm The Betfred Blue Riband Trial (Listed Race) 22-23 THIRD RACE
2:45pm The Lilley Plummer Risks City & Suburban Handicap Stakes 26-27
FOURTH RACE
3:20pm The Weatherbys Global Stallions App Great Metropolitan Handicap Stakes
SEVENTH RACE
5:00pm The Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Handicap Stakes 42-43
NEXT
LADIES DAY
A show of the finest finery. Expect heart thumping action and breathtaking style, as horses, jockeys and racegoers go all out for the thrill. Ladies Day features the third Classic of the season, The Betfred Oaks, another race of historic importance contested by the best fillies of their generation. The Group One Coronation Cup is unmatched and unmissable. Always highly anticipated and never underwhelming.
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The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2025
RACECARD
4 CITY OF TROY (USA) (28) 111-0 BF 3 9-2 (1)
B c Justify (USA) - Together Forever (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Mrs John Magnier ,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith
Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt
Ryan Moore
Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
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Hehaswonthreetimesat7fongroundvaryingfromgoodtosoft.Beaten17lbehindNotableSpeechat4-6favwhen9thof11onhis latestoutingintheGroup1QIPCO2000GuineasStakesatNewmarketover1m(good)lastmonth.STEWARDSNOTE:Followingitsrun on4/5/2024itwasreportedthatthehorsebecametiredonhisfirstrun.
TFRHHHHH BHA124
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 Atwater with 17 winners. The award was presented at the Epsom Owners and Trainers’ Ball in November 2024.
The 2024/25 award started on the 5th November last year, and current standings as of 17th April 2025.
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
CORAZON ESPINADO
Epsom Downs Racecourse are delighted to today announce the appointment of CORAZON ESPINADO as our Horses for Courses ambassador.
A true Epsom Downs specialist with four of his seven career wins recorded on this iconic track, including a win on Oaks day in 2019, was a familiar and popular name during his racing days. Known as Corzaon at home, he is now thriving in his second career and remains local to the racecourse
WelookforwardtowelcomingCorazontotheracecoursein2025–keep an eye on our social media channels for more updates!
Meet Jim Allen
Jim Allen took up the mantle as Epsom Downs General Manager in October 2024 and is heading into his first season at Epsom Downs. A true racing lover, Jim’s fascination with the great sport started at a young age and a fantastic career sees him now at the helm of the racecourse delivering the greatest flat race in the world
Jim’s life has revolved around horse racing, right from his early years all the way through to his new role! “As a toddler, I would ride my rocking horse while the races were on, and I would cry if Lester Piggott lost a race—apparently! Growing up in an Irish family, I was immersed in the culture of watching races and placing bets By the age of ten, I could write and calculate any bet, and I even managed to place my first wager in the shop by the age of twelve!”
Inspired by the movie Phar Lap during his youth, Jim decided he wanted to trainhisownracehorseoneday.Topursuethisdream,hewenttoEpsomto work for Roger Curtis on weekends and during holidays andlater attended university to study equine science. His early career involved the successful management of two UK racecourses, Huntingdon and Sedgefield, before serving as Racing Director at Arena Racing Company (ARC) between 2006 and 2015. In this role he oversaw the operational running of more than 500 fixtures a year and his accomplishments included the innovation of the All-Weather Championships, the introduction of the new Tapeta racing surface at Newcastle and Wolverhampton racecourses and launch of sectional timing at all ARC tracks.
Jim went on to train racehorses across the US and in France between 2016 and2022,beforejoiningTapetaFootingsasitsOperationsDirectorin2023 to create new racing surfaces at iconic US racecourses such as Belmont Park and Santa Anita. His return to the UK saw a stint as Operations Director at British Champions Series before joining team Epsom Downs after the successful delivery of British Champions Day.
As the 2025 seaon approaches, Jim is filled with excitement and anticipation. “I guess what I’m looking forward to most is putting on a successfulshowthateveryonecanenjoy,bothon-courseandontelevision, in the UK and internationally I’m hoping to introduce a few changes that will elevate The Betfred Derby back to where it belongs: The greatest Flat race in the world.”
THE BETFRED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
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. (PenaltyValue £10308)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hannon
(6 wins from 65 runners, 9%) runs THE COFFEE POD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon
(4 wins from 39 runners, 10%) runs THE COFFEE POD LONGESTTRAVELLER: ONE NIGHT STAND trained by S Dixon, Rolleston, 145 miles.
1 SPARTAN ARROW (IRE) (20) 51/3-014 D
Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Thames Pageant (Dansili) Hollie Doyle J
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXI and Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Pier House Stud Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwicein2023andthoughconfinedtojusttheonerunlastyear,itwasafineeffortthatheproducedtofinishthirdinacompetitive,big-fieldYork handicap OffthemarkatsecondattemptfornewyardontheAWlastmonthandwasn’tbeatenfaratMusselburghsince.Cheekpiecesapplied. TFRHHHII BHA92
2 MICHAELA’S BOY (IRE) (41) 21-1303 D 5 9-8 (1)
Br Ch g Ribchester (IRE) - Joyce Compton (IRE) (Tamayuz) Sean Levey J
O Newtownstewart Construction UK Ltd
Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Redpender Stud Ltd Craig Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWGoodstrikerateonAW(4-13),addingtohistallywithback-to-back5fhandicapsduringthewinter.Didn’tdomuchwrongwhenthirdtoSpartanArrow atWolverhamptonlasttime(onlybeatenalengththereandnow3lbbetteroffwiththatrival)buthisrecordonturf(1-17)isnotsocompelling. TFRHHHII BHA89
3 ALMATY STAR (IRE) (16) 20-2123 D 5 9-6 (5)
Br B g Kodiac - Sante (IRE) (Dream Ahead (USA)) Billy Loughnane J
O Mrs B. Berresford Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Gigginstown House Stud Bermar S
TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedturfaccountoff9lblowerinasmall-fieldGoodwoodhandicap(5f,good)lasttermandingoodformonAWsincereturningfromabreakin January,includingwhenbeatenawhiskerbySpartanArrowatWolverhamptonlastmonth(now1lbbetteroffwiththewinner).Onetoconsider
4 JUMBEAU (GB) (67) 0035-44 D 5 9-4 (7)
Br B m Brazen Beau (AUS) - Jumeirah Street (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Jack Callan (7) J
O LPOG21 & Partners Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B Aileen Chua racehorse-ownership.com S
TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedlyaddedto2-y-odebutsuccesswhenseeingoff4rivalsinaClass2Windsorhandicap(5f,goodtofirm)lastMay.Solidfifthinastrongcontest atHaydockonfinalrunoflasttermand,havingperformedwithcreditinacoupleofspinsontheAWearlierthisyear,she’snotruledout. TFRHHHII BHA85
5 TWILIGHT FUN (GB) (68) 01124-1 D
5 9-2 (3)
Br B g Twilight Son - Sweet Applause (IRE) (Acclamation) Joey Haynes J
O Mr Matt Bartram Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T
B Matt Bartram
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredonturfdebutatYarmouth(6f,goodtofirm)lastspringandsincewon3timesonAW,includinginfirst-timeblinkers(retained)over5fat ChelmsfordonlateststartinFebruaryUnexposedonturfbut7lbriseforlatestsuccesscouldbeenoughtofindhimoutnowuppedinclass. TFRHHHII BHA83
6 FIDELIUS (GB) (40) 41202-1 D 4 9-2 (8)
Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Peace Dreamer (IRE) (Sir Prancealot (IRE)) Tom Marquand J
O Mrs Susan Hadida Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Mrs Jenny Hadida Robert Cowell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit3winsfrom7AWstartswhenmakingallin5-runnerChelmsfordhandicap(5f)onreturnlastmonth.Thoughyettostrikeonturf,hewasafine secondonsoftground(alsoeffectiveongood/goodtofirm)atYorkonfinal2024appearanceandhecouldbethepickofhisyard’strioofrunners. TFRHHHHH BHA83
7 ONE NIGHT STAND (GB) (73) 506-026 D 8 9-1 (11)
Br B g Swiss Spirit - Tipsy Girl (Haafhd) Richard Kingscote J
O Chappell & Dixon Scott Dixon, Rolleston T
B Mr S. Hoskins & Trickledown Stud
Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWIt’sbeenthethickendof4yearssincehelasthitthetargetonturfandlooksheldbysomeofthesejudged onAWexploitsduringthewinter. TFRHHIII BHA82
8 EXISTENT (GB) (40) 2-33432 D
Br B g Kingman - Entity (Shamardal (USA))
O Mrs J. Morley
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
(10)
Warren Fentiman (5) J
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’talwaysbeenthemostreliablebut,tohiscredit,heranmoregoodracesthanbadoneslasttermandhasheldhisformwellon theAWinrecentmonths.Conversely,hiscurrentlosingrunstandsat37and,chancesare,hewillagainfindoneortwotoostrong. TFRHHHII BHA79
9 FAUSTUS (GB) (190) 631306- D 7 8-9 (9)
Br B g Mayson - Israfel (Dark Angel (IRE))
O Mr P. Cook
David Probert J
Rachel Cook & John Bridger, Liphook T
B Mrs R. D. Peacock Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulatNottinghamforRobertCowelllastJuneandalsostruckonsecondrunforpresentconnectionsover5fat Newbury2monthslater.However,ended2024campaignonadownerandhisrecordwhenfreshdoesn’taugurwell. TFRHHIII BHA76
10 EL BUFALO (GB) (26) 536145 D BF 4 8-9 (6)
Br Ch g Havana Grey - Pryers Princess (Medicean)
O Quest Thoroughbreds - El Bufalo
B Fernham Farm Ltd
David Egan J
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Added to his 2-y-o success when swift off the blocks and leading all the way at Chelmsford in February However,hehascomeupshortbothsubsequent2startsandhewassafelyheldonsolepreviousturfstart. TFRHHIII BHA76
11 THE COFFEE POD (IRE) (137) 054243- D 4 8-7 (2)
Br B g Acclamation - Ethel (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
O Middleham Park Racing LXXVII
Joe Leavy (3) J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B O’Connor International Limited Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWOnlymanagedtogethisheadinfrontoncefrom17appearancesin2024butthatwinwasgainedoffa1lbhighermarkatYorkinJulyandhemadetheframe onseveralotheroccasions.GeldedsubsequenttoacreditableeffortontheAWwhenlastseeninDecemberandhe’snotwithouteach-wayhope. TFRHHHII BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: NIGHT ON EARTH (IRE) 6 8 8 Richard Kingscote 8-1 (Ian Williams) 12 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4, 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No 11.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Fidelius (GB), 13-2 Existent (GB), 7-1 Almaty Star (IRE), 15-2 Twilight Fun (GB), 8-1 Spartan Arrow (IRE), 9-1 Michaela’s Boy (IRE), 11-1 The Coffee Pod (IRE), 12-1 Jumbeau (GB), 22-1 El Bufalo (GB), 33-1 Faustus (GB), 40-1 One Night Stand (GB)
Two of the three Robert Cowell-trained contenders are expected to come to the fore with FIDELIUS, who looked better than ever when scoring in decisive fashion on his reappearance at Chelmsford, taken to get the better of stablemate Almaty Star One who could go well at a decent price is Jumbeau, who figures on a workable mark judged on the pick of her 2024 form, while The Coffee Pod is also accorded respect.
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THE BETFRED BLUE RIBAND TRIAL (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £50000
Owners Prize Money 1st £22280, 2nd £9145, 3rd £4575, 4th £2285, 5th £1145, 6th £570. (PenaltyValue £28355)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (18 wins from 100 runners, 18%) runs THE CURSOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (14 wins from 56 runners, 25%) runs THE CURSOR
FANCYTHAT: J & T Gosden won this race in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2023. The stable runs DEVIL’SADVOCATE today.
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: TRINITY COLLEGE trained by Aidan O’Brien & TIBERIUS THUNDER trained by A Murray, Ireland.
1 DEVIL’S ADVOCATE (GB) (187) 31- D
(3)
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Precious Ramotswe (Nathaniel (IRE)) William Buick J
O Godolphin John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWShapedverywellamidstgreennessondebutwhenthirdof7inmaidenatNewmarket(8f,soft,4/1)inSeptember,thepennydroppinglateon. UppedtothistripandlandedtheoddswiththeminimumoffussontheAWamonthlater.Derbyentrantwhoratesaveryusefulprospect. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 MIRABEAU (GB) (178) 0115-
9-3 (2)
Br Gr or Ro c Territories (IRE) - Lubinka (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) DanielTudhope J
O The ffrench Revolution & Mrs T. Hamilton Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T
B J. Bernstein & R. Haim High View Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWContinuedthemeofbigrace-by-raceprogresswhenlandingvaluable14-runnercontestatYorkinOctober(7f).Uppedingradeand matchedthatformwhenfifthintheHorrisHillatNewburyfinal2-y-ostart. Bredtostaywellsothistripshouldbewithinrange. TFRHHHII BHA100
3 PRINCE OF THE SEAS (IRE) (216) 21- 9-3 (5)
Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sweet Firebird (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Hector Crouch J
O Valmont Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSeaTheStarscoltwhoconfirmedthepromiseofhisdebutsecondatKemptoninAugustwhengoingoneplacebetteratSandown 3weekslater,both1m.Stilllookedgreenintheprocessandtypetomakeabetter3-y-oforhisexcellentyard HasanIrishDerbyentry TFRHHHII BHA-
4 SEA SCOUT (IRE) (152) 51- D 9-3 (7)
Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Wo de Xin (Shamardal (USA)) Harry Davies J
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Sunderland Holding Inc.
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for the step up to 10f when making second start a winning one at Lingfield in November. Bareformnothingtogetexcitedaboutbuthecangoonimprovingthisyear TFRHHIII BHA-
5 THE CURSOR (GB) (24) 5-2
Br B c Frankel - Villa Marina (Le Havre (IRE))
O King Power Racing Co Ltd
B Alpha Delta Stables LLC
9-3 (6)
Oisin Murphy J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
TIMEFORMVIEW400,000gnsyearling,Frankelcoltwholookedbadlyinneedoftheexperienceandnevergotinvolvedwhenfifthof7inmaidenatNewmarket(10f,soft) ondebutinOctoberClearlythoughtcapableofbetterandmuchmorelikeitwhenclosesecondatDoncaster3weeksago Goodsortphysically TFRHHHII BHA-
6 TIBERIUS THUNDER (IRE) (23) 13
Br Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Ellthea (IRE) (Kodiac)
O AMO Racing Limited/Giselle De Aguiar
B Castlefarm Stud
9-3 (1)
David Egan J
Adrian Murray, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Highly-promising Night of Thunder colt who made a winning debut in 11-runner maiden at Dundalk (8f, 8/15) in February. PitchedintoGroup3BallysaxStakesandranacrackerinthird,stilllookinginexperienced.Limitnotyetreached.Derbyentrant. TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 TRINITY COLLEGE (IRE) (30)
04142-1
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Hermosa (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
9-3 (4)
Ryan Moore J
O P Smith/Mrs Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T
B Coolmore
TIMEFORMVIEWSuperbly-bredcoltwhotookahugestepforwardinfirst-timeblinkerswhenwinningaGalwaymaiden(8.5f)inSeptember.Acquittedhimselfwellin bettercompanyonfinal2juvenilestartsandpickedupwhereheleftoffwhenmakingallinaheavy-groundminoreventonreturn.Upintrip TFRHHHHI BHA105
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: BELLUM JUSTUM (IRE) 3 9 3 Oisin Murphy 9-1 (Andrew Balding) 6 ran
ProbableS.P’s: 9-4 Devil’s Advocate (GB), 10-3 Tiberius Thunder (IRE), Trinity College (IRE), 7-1 Prince ofThe Seas (IRE), 16-1 The Cursor (GB), 18-1 Mirabeau (GB), 33-1 Sea Scout (IRE)
THE LILLEY PLUMMER RISKS CITY & SUBURBAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBBPlus RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000
Owners Prize Money 1st £20315, 2nd £10160, 3rd £5080, 4th £2540, 5th £1270, 6th £635. (PenaltyValue £25770)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (18 wins from 100 runners, 18%) runs WARDAJAMILA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (14 wins from 56 runners, 25%) runs WARDAJAMILA
FANCYTHAT: A Balding won this race in 2015 and 2017 The stable runs WARDAJAMILA today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: STRESSFREE trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 239 miles.
1 SEAN (GER) (24) 64-0240 D 8 9-9 (6)
Br B h Excelebration (IRE) - Sharin (GER) (Areion (GER)) Saffie Osborne J
O Barratt Racing Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B Mr Gestut Rottgen
TIMEFORMVIEWPostedsomesmarthandicapperformanceswithoutgettinghisheadinfrontseason.However,strictlybelowthepickofhiseffortsinDubai earlierthisyearwhenmidfieldintheLincolnatDoncaster(1m)24daysagoandothersappealmoreforwinpurposesbackupintrip TFR
2 KING’S CODE (GB) (8) 420501 D
5 9-0(in 5lb ex) (3)
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Polygon (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) Richard Kingscote J
O Eric Griffiths & P D Evans David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded2024withapairofAWwinsatWolverhamptonandconfirmedhimselfbetterthaneverwhenregisteringaclear-cutsuccessin 9-runnerhandicapatPontefract(10f)8daysago Nosurprisetoseehimoutunderapenaltyandhe’srespectedwitharepeat. TFRHHHII BHA89
3 STRESSFREE (FR) (23) 12230-4 D BF
5 8-13 (5)
Br Ch g Anodin (IRE) - Gwenseb (FR) (Green Tune (USA)) Daniel Tudhope J
O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Wertheimer & Frere Akela Plant Hire Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMostconsistentlastseason,winningatChester(soft)inSeptemberand,havingopenedhisaccountoverhurdlesinFebruary,heranwell withoutbeingseentobesteffectwhen11/2lengthsfourthof16toCityofDelightatDoncaster23daysago Ofinterestagain. TFRHHHHI BHA93
4 MAGICO (IRE) (23) 1305-22 4 8-12 (2)
Br Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Endless Light (Pivotal) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr Anthony Francis Mark Panozzo Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B China Horse Club International Ltd Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWGeldedoverthewinterandreturnedinrudehealth,showingthebestturnoffoot,onlytosuccumblatetore-opposingCityOfDelightinhandicap atDoncaster(10.2f)23daysago Cheekpieceswornthenareretainedhereandheremainsfirmlyofinterestfromthissortofmark. TFRHHHHI BHA92
5 WARDAJAMILA (IRE) (199) 406310- D 4 8-9 (4)
Br B f Calyx - Promise Me (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))
Callum Hutchinson J
O Mr Sultan Ali Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Rockfield Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonseveralpromisingeffortswhennarrowlyresumingwinningwaysatHaydock(10.2f)inSeptember.Notseentobesteffect whenseventhof11inhandicapatNewmarket(10f)amonthlaterandshereturnstoactionwithheryardingoodform. TFRHHHII BHA89
6 RATHGAR (GB) (23) 01200-5 D 5 8-8 (7)
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Why We Dream (IRE) (Al Kazeem)
O Jon and Julia Aisbitt
B Jon and Julia Aisbitt
David Probert J
Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEWDoubledhistallyfor2024atYarmouth(11/4m)lastJuly.Solideffortson2ofhis3startsthereafteranddefiniteencouragementtogleanfromhis reappearancerunwhen13/4lengthsfifthof16toCityofDelightinhandicapatDoncaster(10.2f,good)23daysagoWonsecondtimeoutlastterm. TFRHHHII BHA88
7 CITY OF DELIGHT (USA) (23) 11116-1 D 4 8-7 (1)
Br B g City of Light (USA) - Jing (USA) (Sky Mesa (USA))
Harry Davies J
O All For One Racing III & Mr I Bandres David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Mr S. Wilson Shinco Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWUpwardlymobileinhandicapsonturflastsummer,winning4inarowover11/4m.Hadanumberofthesebehindwhenscoringonreturnat Doncaster(10.2f)23daysago(Magicosecond)andmannerofthatsuccesssuggestshe’snotdoneimprovingyet.Shortlistedup4lb TFRHHHHH BHA87
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: CRYSTAL DELIGHT 5 8 11 Jim Crowley 5-2 (Harry Eustace) 7 ran Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Stewards Note:
STRESSFREE: Following its run on 30/3/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference late-on. MAGICO: Following its run on 30/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 City of Delight (USA), 7-2 Magico (IRE), 9-2 King’s Code (GB), 11-2 Stressfree (FR), 9-1 Rathgar (GB), 11-1 Warda Jamila (IRE), 16-1 Sean (GER)
CITY OF DELIGHT had a number of today’s rivals behind when striking fast and late to make it 5 wins from his last 6 starts on return at Doncaster 23 days ago, overcoming a less-than-ideal passage in the process to win going away. He’s not done improving yet on that evidence and earns the vote in the hope he’s as effective at this track. Magico and Stressfree, who finished 2-4 respectively, rate next best, ahead of facile Pontefract scorer King’s Code in a smashing contest.
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It is an absolute pleasure to be sponsoringtworacesacrossthecard at Epsom this afternoon, including theWeatherbysGlobalStallionsApp GreatMetropolitanHandicap,arace won last year by Champagne Piaff for the Moore team. The yard saddle threeinthisyear’srenewal,including two-timecourseanddistancewinner Miller Spirit who returns to the Flat followingahurdlescampaignforthe first time since a good sixth in the November Handicap. Small Fry also scoredovercourseanddistancelast term,whilstKotaribegunasequence of three straight victories this time lastyearandhasslidtojust1lbabove hislastwinningmark.
Spirit Of Albion went agonisingly close when denied by just a nose at Kempton last time.
David Menuisier’s Master Builder must bounce back from a belowpareffortintheNovemberHandicap when last seen but was an excellent third in the always-competitive Melrose Handicap at York last term before scoring impressively at Haydock and remains with plenty of potential. Tryfan makes his stable debut for Harry Charlton and looks well treated from a mark of 77 but his best form has come on the AllWeather, whilst Arqoob arrives here on the back of a victory at Kempton
and has race fitness on side over plenty of these. Asgard’s Captain was third here on Derby Day last season for Dylan Cunha and steps backupintripfromthesamemark.
Andrew Balding has landed the Weatherbys Digital Solutions NoviceStakes in three of the last six years and saddles Topteam for King Power here. The Oasis Dream colt is related to impressive London Gold Cup winner King’s Gambit but must improveonwhathehasshownintwo startsthisyear.
William Haggas’ royal runner The King’s Falcon displayed plenty of promisewhenrunner-upatKempton inOctoberdespitestillbeingevidently green,andheislikelytotakeanother step forward here. He has been gelded since last seen and hails from the line of Group 1 winner White Moonstone. Fellow gelding Spirit Of Albion went agonisingly close when denied by just a nose at Kempton last time and Amanda Perrett’s son ofInvincibleSpiritcanprogressagain iflearningtosettlebetter.
RogerVarian’sKamekocoltJackknife makes his racecourse debut for the Qatar Racing team here and will bid tobecomethesoledebutanttoland the spoils in the last 14 years. Oisin Muprhy’s mount is a half-brother to Coronation Cup hero Defoe and is clearlybredtobesmart.
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money 1st £10158, 2nd £5080, 3rd £2540, 4th £1270, 5th £635, 6th £318. (PenaltyValue £12885)
FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (18 wins from 100 runners, 18%) runs SUGAR ROAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (14 wins from 56 runners, 25%) runs SUGAR ROAD LONGESTTRAVELLER: ROBERTO ESCOBARR trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 124 miles.
1 MILLER SPIRIT (IRE) (164) 241116- CD 5 9-11 (4)
Br B g Australia - Esprit de Tauber (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE)) Tom Queally J
O Paul Reed Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr Paul & Mrs Catherine Reed KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful5timesinanexceptional2024season(includingtwiceoverC&D)thatsawhimmakeupintoausefulperformerandmadeawinninghurdling debutatLingfieldinNovemberImprovedfurtherwhenrunner-upbacktherethefollowingmonthandrevertstothelevelafter4monthsoff TFRHHHHH BHA97
2 MASTER BUILDER (GB) (164) 153130- 4 9-10 (1)
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Laufeen (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) William Buick J
O Mr AJ Walls David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Haras du Mont Dit Mont Shinco Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFinethirdintheMelroseatYorklastsummerthenranoutanemphaticwinneratHaydocknexttime.Didbestofthoseheldupinamuddlingracewhen thirdtoMinstrelKnightbackontheKnavesmireinOctoberbutendedthecampaignwithararebelow-pareffort.Fanciedtogetbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA96
3 ROBERTO ESCOBARR (IRE) (192) 006500- 8 9-10 (8)
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Bewitched (IRE) (Dansili) Marco Ghiani J
O Mr Gary Allsopp Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B R. Scarborough & Carradale Allsopp & Allsopp S
TIMEFORMVIEWOne-timesmartperformerwhowonapairofGroup3sin2023.CreditablefourthunderabigweightinaNewcastlehandicaponNewYear’sDaylast yearbutlostformcompletelythereafter,includingon4startsforthisyard Backdownintripforreappearancefromamuch-reducedmark. TFRHHIII BHA96
4 ARQOOB (IRE) (24) 0/-35521 D 7 9-4 (10)
Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Via Ballycroy (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) David Probert J
O Little Staughton Farms Ltd Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Rollx Syndicate GB Helicopters S
TIMEFORMVIEWGivenachancebytheassessorandlookedaboutasgoodaseverasheendedalonglosingstreakatKempton(12f) lastmonth.Only3lbhigherhereandhehastoentercalculationsreturnedtoturfwithProbertretainingtheride. TFRHHHHI BHA90
5 ASGARD’S CAPTAIN (IRE) (23) 634260 5 8-12 (11)
Br B g Make Believe - Twiggy’s Girl (IRE) (Manduro (GER)) David Egan J
O Quest Thoroughbreds - Asgard’s Captain Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Miss Eileen Farrelly TIMEFORMVIEWAddedtogoodAWrecordwitha11/4mwinatNewcastleinDecember.HasmatchedthatformwhenplacedtwiceonAWthisyear butnotsogoodthelasttwice,includingreturnedtoturfatDoncaster(10.2f,good)justover3weeksago Markeasesashade. TFRHHHII BHA84
6 KOTARI (FR) (164) 115440- D
6 8-11 (3)
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Kotama (FR) (Siyouni (FR)) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Heart of the South Racing 134
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B S.A. Aga Khan Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORMVIEWWon3onthebounceduringlastspringpriortoperformingwithcreditincompetitiveheatsoverC&DandatNewbury.Ranwellrevertedtohurdles whenthirdof13atTauntoninDecember(hooded)andfanciedtobeintheshake-upbackontheFlatfromjust1lbabovehislastwinningmark. TFRHHHHI BHA83
7 SMALL FRY (IRE) (185) 121122- CD
4 8-8 (9)
Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Duchess of Daars (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE)) Ashley Lewis (7) J
O Small Fry Partners Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B T. Boylan KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWReallyprogressivemiddle-distancestayerontheFlatlastyear,hittingthetarget3times(includingoverC&D)andveryconsistentin defeattoo.Belowthatlevelonbothattemptsoverhurdlesthiswinterandnosurprisetoseeabettershowingbackonthelevel. TFRHHHII BHA80
8 SUGAR ROAD (GB) (24) 434-20 4 8-7 (6)
Br Ch g Masar (IRE) - Muscovado (USA) (Mr Greeley (USA)) Rob Hornby J
O Jeremy & Germaine Hitchins Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Selwood Bloodstock Kingsclere Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWInframeonfirst4startsbutfailedtofindanythingliketheprogresshisopeningmarkdemandedwhen71/4lengthsninthof10to ArqoobinhandicapatKempton(12f)24daysago Dropped2lbandyardcouldn’tbeinbetterform,sowouldbefollytodiscount. TFRHHHII BHA79
(10)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mardie Gras (Galileo (IRE)) Saffie Osborne J
O M&O Plant Ltd Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Jim Boyle Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonbothstartsinSeptemberlastyearandranrespectablyafter6monthsoffwhenthirdof7atBrighton(11.9f,good)10daysago,looked afterbyhisrideroncehischancehadgone.Shouldhavemoretoofferatthistripthisseason,soconsideredwiththatunderhisbelt. TFRHHHHI BHA78
10 TRYFAN
(GB) (208) 216205- D 4 8-5 (2)
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Rhagori (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Joey Haynes J
O Stop N Shares Harry Charlton, Beckhampton T
B Newsells Park Stud Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningstarttohishandicapcareeratNewcastle(12.5f)lastJune.AlsoagoodsecondthereinJulybutwasoutofdepthatYorknextstart andhadexcusesonfinaloutingatNewmarket(stuckbehindafewgoingnowhere) Hassincemovedyards(65,000gns)aheadofthisreturn. TFRHHIII BHA77
11 DASHINWHITESARGENT
(GB) (180) 614144- C 4 8-4 (5)
Br Gr or Ro g Highland Reel (IRE) - Bella Ragazza (Dutch Art) Hollie Doyle J
O Paul & Catriona Brocklehurst Bloodstock Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Paul & Catriona Brocklehurst Bloodstock Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerlastAugustandendedhis3-y-ocampaignwithacreditablefourthof11atWolverhampton(12.2f)in October,thelongertripclearlynoissueinspiteofhiseffectivenessatshorter 1lboutoftheweightsforthisreturn. TFRHHHII BHA75
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2024: CHAMPAGNE PIAFF (FR) 6 9 3 Ryan Moore 5-2 (Gary Moore) 13 ran
Running for the first time since Gelding No 10, 11.
ProbableS.P’s: 3-1 Arqoob (IRE), 6-1 Small Fry (IRE), 8-1 Miller Spirit (IRE), 17-2 Kotari (FR), Carnival Day (IRE), 10-1 Dashinwhitesargent (GB), 12-1 Sugar Road (GB), 16-1 Asgard’s Captain (IRE), 20-1 Master Builder (GB), 50-1 Roberto Escobarr (IRE), Tryfan (GB) PLAY SMARTER
Preference is for MILLER SPIRIT, who developed into a useful performer having been successful 5 times in an exceptional 2024 season and Gary & Josh Moore’s 5-y-o can pick up from where he left off on the level. Arqoob looked about as good as everwhen scoring at Kempton last month, so he heads up the opposition, with Carnival Day and one of the selection’s stablemates Kotari also fancied to be in the shake-up
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(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): A Balding (18 wins from 100 runners, 18%) runs TOPTEAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (14 wins from 56 runners, 25%) runs TOPTEAM FANCYTHAT: A Balding won this race in 2018, 2019 and 2023. The stable runs TOPTEAM today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: LANDING BOARD trained by J Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh, 101 miles.
1 LANDING BOARD (IRE) (194) 4-
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Looks A Million (Kyllachy) Rossa Ryan J
O Caveat Emptor Partnership John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh T
B Looks A Million Partnership Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWFourthonChelmsforddebutforJaneChapple-Hyamlastautumn.Awatchingbriefisadvisedonreturn fornewtrainer.,
2 JACKKNIFE (GB) (-)
(5)
Br B or Br c Kameko (USA) - Dulkashe (IRE) (Pivotal) Oisin Murphy J
O Qatar Racing Limited Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B The Dulkashe Partnership Tweenhills Farm & Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWKamekohalf-brothertohigh-classwinnerupto13.3fDefoeandQatar9fwinnerKareema.Dam11/4mwinner Veryinterestingnewcomer TFRHHHHI
3 JET PACKER (GB) (18) 24020-3
(9)
Br Ch g Bated Breath - The Gold Cheongsam (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE)) Pat Cosgrave J
O Chinthurst Racing Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Chasemore Farm Jim Boyle Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden. 6/1, first run since leaving Richard Hannon when bit below form third of 8 in novice atLeicester(7f,good)onreappearance18daysago,fadingafterracingfreely Upintrip TFRHHHII BHA77
4 JONNIE (GB) (-)
3 9-1 (7)
Br Br g Nathaniel (IRE) - Gold (GER) (Sea The Moon (GER)) Paddy Bradley J
O J.Savory & J Kimber Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Culworth Grounds Farm & Make A Stand Ltd Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW44,000gnsNathanielgelding.Half-brothertoFrenchwinnerupto8.5fMonnaVanna.Dam,German7fwinner,half-sister tosmart11/4m-11/2mwinnerGibbsHill.JetPackerlookstheyardfirststringunlessthebettinghintsotherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 MIDDELTON (GB) (129) 00- 3 9-1 (3)
Br B g Showcasing - So You Dream (IRE) (So You Think (NZ))
Sean Levey J
O Stall Perlen Ab Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B W. H. R. John and Partners TIMEFORMVIEWDownthefieldin2AWrunslastyear.Looksmoreoneforhandicapsafterthis.
6 SPIRIT OF ALBION (IRE) (153) 642- 3 9-1 (4)
-
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Brexitmeansbrexit (Helmet (AUS)) Robert Havlin J
O Spirit Of Albion Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T
B M. Phelan Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveformlastautumn,goingclosein7fKemptonmaidenonfinalstart.Upintrip.Appealsasthe typetokeeponimproving. TFRHHHHI BHA77
7 THE KING’S FALCON (GB) (190) 42- 3 9-1 (1)
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Desert Flyer (Shamardal (USA)) Tom Marquand J
O HM The King & HM The Queen William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Queen Elizabeth II TIMEFORMVIEWSteppedupagooddealonNewburydebutfourthwhenchasinghomeausefultypefromtheRalphBeckett yardatKempton(1m)inOctober Moretocomeandtheonetobeat.
8 TOO DON JUAN (GB) (181) 40- 3 9-1 (2)
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Floria Tosca (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Hector Crouch J
O Valmont Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Fittocks Stud R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWTworunsover1monturflastOctober,bettereffortwhenfourthatSalisburyondebut.Mayhavemore toofferforaleadingyardat3.
9 TOPTEAM (IRE) (15) 00
3 9-1 (6)
Br B c Oasis Dream - Countess de Vega (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) David Probert J
O King Power Racing Co Ltd
B Roundhill Stud
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
TIMEFORMVIEWAndrewBaldinghasagoodrecordinthisracebutthisOasisDreamhasn’tshownenoughin2AWoutings tosuggesthecanmakeasignificantimpacthere.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: INTO BATTLE (IRE) 3 9 5 Saffie Osborne 8-1 (Ed Walker) 8 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No 5, 7, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 The King’s Falcon (GB), 3-1 Jackknife (GB), 6-1 Spirit of Albion (IRE), 11-1 Jet Packer (GB), 12-1 Too Don Juan (GB), 33-1 Landing Board (IRE), 50-1 Jonnie (GB), 66-1 Topteam (IRE), 100-1 Middelton (GB)
THE KING’S FALCON was clear of a subsequent winner when a promising second at Kempton last autumn and is the one to beat unless the betting vibes are notably strong surrounding well-bred RogerVarian newcomerJackknife. Spirit ofAlbion looks best of the remainder
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE KING’S FALCON 2.JACKKNIFE 3.SPIRIT OF ALBION (IRE)
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Record Time: 1 min, 40.46 secs - Zaaki - 1st June 2019, Good to Firm
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(CLASS 4) for three yrs old 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): A Balding (18 wins from 100 runners, 18%) runs BESTADVENTURE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (14 wins from 56 runners, 25%) runs BESTADVENTURE
FANCYTHAT: S Dow won this race in 2017 and 2018. The stable runs SOY LOCO today.
1 CELEBORN (GB) (208) 132-
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Galadriel (Dutch Art)
(8)
Billy Loughnane J
O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningdebutatLeicesterlastJuneandbetterformindefeatbothsubsequentstartslastyear,latterly finishing3lengthssecondin1mNewmarketnursery(heavy).Typetogoontobetterthingsthisyear
2 SIR WILLIAM (IRE) (192) 6625- 9-9 (7)
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Lady G (IRE) (Golden Horn) Tom Marquand J
O Mr Hussain Alabbas Lootah William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Hussain Alabbas Lootah Hussain Lootah Investment Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairformatupto1mat2.Ingoodhandsandmaynothavereachedhislimitafteronly4starts.Hasbeen geldedaheadofreappearance.
3 YOUR LORDSHIP (GB) (38) 53-2 9-7 (9)
Br Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Waldfabel (Frankel)
David Egan J
O The Honorable Earle Mack Racing Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Newsells Park Stud Newsells Park Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulformwhenplacedin1mnovicesonAW,lookingunluckywhengoingdownbyonlyanoseonlast month’sSouthwellreappearance.Bigplayerfromwhatlooksafavourableopeninghandicapmark. TFRHHHHH BHA78
4 EXCELLENT ECHO (GB) (179) 004- 9-6 (10)
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Fleeting Echo (Beat Hollow)
John Egan J
O P. J. & Mrs J. P. Haycock Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T
B P. J. Haycock High View Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwitheachstartasajuvenile,finishingfourthover6.5finthemudatNewburywhenlastseen inOctober Likelymoretocomenowhandicappingoverfurther TFRHHIII BHA77
5 BULLETIN (IRE) (20) 423-1
Br B g Advertise - Mountrice Lady (IRE) (Acclamation)
9-6 (6)
Rob Hornby J
O Whitcoombe Park Racing Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
B Dan O’Loughlin Pump Technology Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to make a winning handicap debut/reappearance for an in-form stable at Southwell (1m) 3weeksago Thesecondwonnexttimesoa5lbriselooksmorethanfair Turfdebut. TFRHHHHI BHA77
6 GEO (IRE) (206) 44010-
9-5 (12)
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - River Rock (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Charles Bishop J
O Mr G. Owen Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Epona Bloodstock Ltd ABM Catering Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning handicap debut over 7f at Newbury last August but ended her campaign with a below-parrunatNewmarket Upintriponreappearance.Possiblyvulnerabletoless-exposedrivals. TFRHHIII BHA76
7 MAYDAY MALONE (GB) (179) 64244- 9-4 (3)
Br Ch g Bated Breath - Avyanna (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Hector Crouch J
O Mr Jim Biggane and Partner Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Andreas Bezzola Michael Bell Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenat2butonlyfourthinhandicapsonfinal2startsandneedstohaveimprovedoverthewinter (hasbeengelded)ifhe’stostrikeonreappearance.
8 LOUIE THE LEGEND (IRE) (191) 42150- 9-3 (13)
Br B g Make Believe - Maayaat (USA) (Jazil (USA)) Ray Dawson J
O Mr Chris Housego
B John & Anne-Marie O’Connor
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWWona16-runnermaidenatChepstow(7f,good)lastsummerbutmadenoimpactinhandicapsonsofter groundintheautumn.Off6months(hasbeengelded)
74
9 BESTADVENTURE (IRE) (20) 4243-5 9-3 (11)
Br B g Frankel - Foxtrot Liv (Foxwedge (AUS))
Oisin Murphy J
O Mr Zhang Yuesheng Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Foxtrot Liv Syndicate
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Creditable5lengthsfifthof13toreopposingBulletininhandicapatSouthwell(1m) 20daysago,makinglateheadway.Maynotseentheverybestofhimuntilhetackles11/4m. TFRHHHII BHA74
10 SOY LOCO (IRE) (26) 5326
Br B c Shaman (IRE) - Starry Messenger (Galileo (IRE))
O Mr Robert Moss
B Knockainey Stud
9-1 (1)
Paddy Bradley J
Simon Dow, Epsom T
Simon Dow S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinmaidenover1mand11/4monAWinFebruary/MarchbutbelowparinWolverhamptonnovice latest.Makeshandicapandturfdebut. TFR
11 CONNIE MOON (IRE) (195) 004- 9-0 (5)
Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Iconic Choice (Sixties Icon)
O Chris van Hoorn Racing
Hollie Doyle J
Denis Coakley, West Ilsley T
B Knockainey Stud Tattersalls, Denis Coakley Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Improvedfourthof13innoviceatKempton(1m)inOctober,nearestfinish.Off6months. Makeshandicapdebut.
12 PLAY ME (GB) (13) 300-0 BF
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Initially (Dansili)
O Ellipsis II and James Rimmer
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
8-10 (4)
Finley Marsh J
Jim Boyle, Epsom T
Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtobuildondebutthirdin2subsequentoutingsforGeorgeBougheyat2andalsowellheldonNottinghamhandicap debut/reappearancefornewyard,althoughthefacthewentofffavouritesuggestsbetterwasanticipated. TFR
13 TURPIN (GB) (27) 00-4 8-8 (2)
Br Bl c Aclaim (IRE) - Black Bess (Dick Turpin (IRE))
O The Clean Sweep Partnership
David Probert J
Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Paddock Space Blackbrook Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldin2outingsonturflastyearbutofferedmorewhenrunningonforfourthin7fKemptonnovice 4weeksago Handicapdebut.
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2024: PORTSMOUTH (IRE) 3 9 3 Oisin Murphy 4-1 (Andrew Balding) 11 ran
Running for the first time since Gelding No 2, 4, 7, 8. Stewards Note:
GEO: Following its run on 28/9/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
PLAY ME: Following its run on 9/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Celeborn (GB), Your Lordship (GB), 11-2 Bulletin (IRE), 10-1 Sir William (IRE), 12-1 Best Adventure (IRE), 20-1 Excellent Echo (GB), Mayday Malone (GB), 25-1 Geo (IRE), 28-1 Turpin (GB), 33-1 Louie The Legend (IRE), Connie Moon (IRE), Play Me (GB), 40-1 Soy Loco (IRE)
YOUR LORDSHIP looked unlucky not to win at Southwell last time and can gain compensation on handicap debut. Bulletin has had the form of his recent Southwell win boosted and is second choice ahead of George Boughey’s Celeborn.
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(CLASS 4)
for four 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)Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle (14 wins from 146 runners, 10%) runs HODLER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S C Williams (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs KRACKING LONGESTTRAVELLER: ORBAAN trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 239 miles.
1 REVICH (IRE) (176) 000066- C
9 9-9 (9)
Br Br g Requinto (IRE) - Kathleen Rafferty (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) Finley Marsh J
O Mrs P. Goodwin Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T
B Mr T. Jones Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerbutlargelydisappointedlasttermandhassomethingtoproveonfirststartfornewyard Cheekpiecesbackon.
2 MAFNOOD (GB) (215) 520366-
4 9-7 (6)
Br B g Kingman - Rayaheen (Nayef (USA)) Jim Crowley J
O Mrs Pao, Mr Stafford & Mr Tucker George Baker, Epsom T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Vortex Shipbroking S TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyacquittedhimselfwellindefeatforRichardHannonlasttermandstartsofffornewyardona decentmark.
HHIII BHA81
3 HODLER (GER) (15) 05130-6 C 6 9-5 (3)
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Herzprinzessin (GER) (Adlerflug (GER)) Luke Catton (5) J
O Mr D. A. Poole Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Gestut Gorlsdorf Jim Boyle Racing, Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner(7f)inSeptemberandfarfromdisgracedonreturnatKempton15daysago.Warrantsrespect. TFRHHHII BHA79
4 MOSTAWAA (GB) (209) 333013- CD 9 9-4 (8)
Br Ch g Poet’s Voice - Mumtaza (Nayef (USA)) Hollie Doyle J
O The Haroldians Heather Main, Wantage T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWBit below best when last seen at Goodwood in September but had scored over C&D previously and returnsonaworkablemark. TFRHHHII BHA78
5 TRIBAL RHYTHM (GB) (218) 432/40-
4 9-0 (5)
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Russian Punch (Archipenko (USA)) Tom Marquand J
O Mrs U. M. Loughrey Denis Coakley, West Ilsley T
B Mrs D. O’Brien Denis Coakley Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWWinlessafter5attemptsandonlylooksaveragelytreatedonreturntoaction.Othersmoreappealing.
6 PORT ROAD (USA) (21) 350-622
TFRHHIII BHA74
4 9-0 (2)
Br Gr g Quality Road (USA) - Tacking (USA) (Mizzen Mast (USA)) Paddy Bradley J
O Mr Mike Convey and Mr Adam Riches Simon Dow, Epsom T
B Newtown Anner Stud Simon Dow S TIMEFORMVIEWStilllookingforfirstsuccessbutpostedbesteffortyetwhensecondof8inhandicap(6/1)atLingfield (8f,AW)21daysago Racesoffsamemarkonturfdebutandholdsstrongclaims.
HHHHH BHA74
7 ORBAAN (GB) (47) 030-304 10 8-13 (7)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Contradict (Raven’s Pass (USA)) Daniel Tudhope J
O Mr J. C. G. Chua David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Nawara Stud Limited Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtoformwhenfourthof7inhandicapatNewcastle(8f)47daysago,notideallyplaced.2lblower nowandcanmakepresencefeltagain.
73
8 UNCLE DICK (GB) (10) 24104-0 D 7 8-12 (4)
Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Golden Waters (Dubai Destination (USA)) Georgia Dobie J
O Eden Racing Club Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B R. E. Crutchley
ABM Catering Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWBagged4winsfrom16runslastyearbuttheywereallinlower-gradecontestsandhefinishedwellbeaten atNewburyonreturn10daysago
72
THE BITTER MOOSE (IRE) (21) 06422-0 4 8-12 (1)
Br B g Kodiac - Baroness (IRE) (Declaration of War (USA)) David Probert J
O Mr David Henery Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T
B Gigginstown House Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeonseveraloccasionsforHugoPalmerlastseasonbutwasbelowbestonLingfieldreturn fornewyardearlierthismonth.Cheekpiecesbackon.
TFRHHIII BHA72
10 KRACKING (GB) (10) 606431 5 8-11 (10)
Br Gr g Muhaarar - Vallado (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE))
Warren Fentiman (5) J
O Mr Michael Wood and Mr Mathew Wood Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Wood Hall Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWRatherhadrunofracewhentaking6-runnerhandicapatBrighton(8f,good)10daysago Usefulclaimer retainstheride,however,andheisnottakenlightly.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
TFRHHHHI BHA71
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 9. Stewards Note:
THE BITTER MOOSE: Following its run on 1/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
ProbableS.P’s: 4-1 Kracking (GB), 9-2 Port Road (USA), 7-1 Mostawaa (GB), 17-2 Orbaan (GB), 12-1 Revich (IRE), Hodler (GER), The Bitter Moose (IRE), 14-1 Mafnood (GB), 16-1 Uncle Dick (GB), 20-1 Tribal Rhythm (GB)
PORT ROAD is yet to run on turf but arrives in fine form and gets the vote in a trickylooking finale. Kracking and Mostawaa should also go well.
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TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR
STANDARD & RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 42.90 secs
Record Time: 1 min, 40.46 secs - Zaaki - 1st June 2019, Good to Firm
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ALCOHOL
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DRESS CODES AT EPSOM DOWNS
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
In the event of an emergency please be guided by our safety stewards and by the messages you will see and hear around the racecourse. We advise that you keep your personal belongings with you at all times In the event of an evacuation please do not attempt to regain access to buildings to collect your personal belongings
If a total evacuation of the racecourse becomes necessary we will keep you updated on developments via our Public Address system The Racecourse would be grateful if you would observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst you are at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The emergency exits from the bars onto the Grandstand steppings are painted yellow and we would request that you do not stop whilst in this area. We would also request that only those that are disabled use the disabled viewing ramp and that parents keep a close eye on all children and prevent them from climbing the running rails and getting on to the actual racecourse We would also like to remind racegoers that the first aid room is located at the Entrance Pavilion
HBLB CONTRIBUTION PRIZE MONEY
TThe Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £539,290 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.35 - THE BETFRED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418, the fourth £1208, the fifth £604 and the sixth £302. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 15 entries, at £100 - Closed April 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (Penalty Value £10308) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.10 -THE BETFRED BLUE RIBANDTRIAL(CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28355 to the winning horse The second to receive £10750, the third £5380, the fourth £2680, the fifth £1345 and the sixth £675 for three yrs old only Enter by noon, April 16th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Group 3 or Listed race 3lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 5lb. BETFRED has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code The winning horse in this race, if not a gelding or already entered, will receive an automatic entry to this year’s Betfred Derby at Epsom Downs. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in the Betfred Derby after the May Scratching stages and the Confirmation stage, the owner will be liable to meet the corresponding payments of £4000, £4000 and £3000 respectively Please also note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field forthe Betfred Derby and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) of the Rules of Racing. In the event of a dead-heat, both horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the Betfred Derby. 11 entries at £250.Closed April 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£22280; Second £9145;Third £4575; Fourth £2285; Fifth £1145; Sixth £570. (PenaltyValue £28355) A SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.45 - THE LILLEY PLUMMER RISKS CITY & SUBURBAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £250 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb LILLEY PLUMMER RISKS LTD has generously sponsored this race PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 16 entries, 1 at £50 and 15 at £250 - Closed April 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (PenaltyValue £25770) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.20 - THE WEATHERBYS GLOBAL STALLIONS APP GREAT METROPOLITAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377 for four 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) £125 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £25 stake ifthe horse is rated 75 or lower with £100 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, afterApril 12th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race 18 entries, at £125. - Closed April 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (PenaltyValue £12885) SS SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.55 - THE WEATHERBYS DIGITAL SOLUTIONS 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, April 16th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 6lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carrythe same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Please note, in the event that the highest weighted horse at declaration is set to carry less than 9st 5lb, the horse’s weight will be raised to 9st 5lb and all other declarations raised accordingly WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race 14 entries at £50 - Closed April 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (PenaltyValue £5400) SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.25 - THE BETFRED NIFTY 50 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 only, 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. April 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each race won 6lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 22 entries, at £60 - Closed April 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.00 - 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 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) £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. April 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 19 entries, at £60 - Closed April 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£4955; Second £2478;Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (PenaltyValue £6280.80)Weights raised1lb andparagraphs 27to31 oftheWeightsand HandicappingCodecomplied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
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