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WELCOME TO
Welcome to Haydock Park for our 2026 Flat Season Finale. It is a pleasure to welcome you to Haydock Park for our final Flat fixture of 2026, as we bring the curtain down on the summer season. As we reflect on the past few months, there have been plenty of highlights to celebrate, not least the quality of horses, jockeys and trainers who have competed here throughout the summer. One of the standout moments was undoubtedly Almeraq’s remarkable victory in the Group 1 Betfair Sprint Cup last month. It was a fantastic performance on one of our biggest days of the year, and we wish connections the very best of luck as Almeraq heads to the British Champions Sprint Stakes, where he is currently a hot favourite. We will all be following his progress with great interest. Of course, the 2026 Flat season has not been without its challenges. The track issue experienced on Temple Stakes Day in May resulted in a significant interruption to our racing programme, with racing at Haydock Park unable to resume until August. This was an incredibly difficult period for everyone associated with the racecourse, and I would once again like to thank our racegoers, Annual Members, owners, trainers and jockeys for their patience, understanding and continued support throughout. Particular credit must go to our grounds team, under the stewardship of our Clerk of the Course, Daniel Cooper, alongside the wider racecourse team. I would also like to thank today’s sponsors; the European Breeders’ Fund, Vantage Consulting, the family of Jill Wilcox Jones, Weatherbys, Shape Engineering, the M6 Toll, and Racing TV for their valued support. Our sponsors and partners play an important role in the success of our racing programme, and we are grateful for their continued commitment to Haydock Park. Away from the racecourse, I recently had the opportunity to visit Champ de Mars Racecourse in Mauritius, an experience that offered a fascinating insight into a different racing culture and the importance of the sport to its local community. I have shared more about the visit and the experiences gained in this edition of the racecard, and I hope you enjoy reading about it. While today marks the end of our Flat season, we are already looking forward to the return of Jump racing. Our first fixture is the Grade 1 Betfair Chase on Saturday 21st November, one of the major highlights of the National Hunt calendar and a race that has produced so many memorable performances at Haydock Park. We look forward to welcoming you back for the start of our winter season and another exciting chapter of racing. I hope you enjoy an excellent afternoon of racing and a fitting finale to our 2026 Flat season.
Simon Tonge General Manager
DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETING Saturday 21st November BETFAIR CHASE DAY The excitement of the Jump season begins as the prestigious Betfair Chase returns, marking one of the biggest fixtures in the racing calendar. As the first Grade One chase of the season, the Betfair Chase sets the stage for an exhilarating campaign of world-class jumps racing. Racing fans can look forward to a thrilling day, where top-class racehorses, passionate crowds and unforgettable sporting moments come together.
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TIMEFORMVIEWWon4offirst6completedstarts,notablyQueenElizabethIIJubileeStakesatRoyalAscot(6f,goodtofirm;haswononsoft)inJune.Firstbackwardstepofcareer whenninthof11inJulyCupatNewmarket,racingtookeenlyhavinggotlittlecoveronthenearsideofthegroup.Canbounceback. TFRHHHHI BHA119 3
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EXPERT VIEW
A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
Look out for Letters: C D CD BF
= Has won at this course = Has won over this distance = Has won over this distance at this course = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM / P F U R CO B S r
= New racing season = Missed racing season = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race = Horse fell = Rider unseated = Horse refused to race = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse = Horse was brought down = Horse slipped = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race = Disqualified
d Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
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2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse. 3. Timeform view and TFR rating 4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race. 5. JOCKEYS Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day. OTHER USEFUL DETAILS 6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey 7. Saddlecloth number 8. Horse’s name & Country of birth 9. Days since the horse last run 10. Horse’s age 11. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs) 12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam) 13. Horse’s owner 14. Horse’s breeder 15. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
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A VISIT TO CHAMP DE MARS, MAURITIUS I recently had the pleasure of visiting Champ de Mars Racecourse in Mauritius, and it was a fantastic opportunity to experience racing in a very different part of the world. With its unique history and heritage, Champ de Mars holds a special place in Mauritian life and has the distinction of being the oldest racecourse in the Southern Hemisphere. The passion for racing on the island is evident, with the sport deeply woven into its culture and attracting a real sense of community on racedays. I would like to thank the Mauritius Turf Club for their incredibly warm welcome during my visit. It is always valuable to experience racing in different jurisdictions, exchange ideas and see the initiatives being delivered elsewhere in the sport. There is always something to learn, and visits like this provide a fresh perspective on how we can continue to develop the racing experience for our own racegoers here at Haydock Park. If you ever find yourself in Mauritius, I would certainly recommend putting a visit to Champ de Mars on your itinerary. After all, there are worse ways to spend a holiday than enjoying a raceday in the sunshine, experiencing the local culture and discovering how another part of the world celebrates our sport! My thanks again to everyone at the Mauritius Turf Club for making me so welcome and I hope a few pictures I took, do justice to this great racecourse. Simon Tonge
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for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £22000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9387, 2nd £4693, 3rd £2347, 4th £1173. (Penalty Value £11880) J Jockey T Trainer
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D O’Meara (26 wins from 197 runners, 13%) runs FLORES CONCERTO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (9 wins from 77 runners, 12%) runs ARTHURIAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: LA TORRE trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 215 miles.
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ARTHURIAN (GB) (24) 6232 BF
9-7
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FLORES CONCERTO (GB) (-)
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KESARI (GB) (16) 0
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NICAMOO (GB) (32) 04
9-7
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TOP OF THE WORLD (IRE) (-)
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LA TORRE (GB) (38) 3 BF
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Br B c Camelot - Ultramarine (FR) Oisin Murphy J O Denford Stud Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T B Denford Stud Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWShowedmuchimprovedformwhen11/4-lengththirdinC&DListedracehere(heavy)lastmonth.Flightyinthepreliminariesbeforebeingturnedoverbyabetterprospect atBeverley(8.5f,goodtofirm)subsequently.Thisisanothergoodopportunityandtheonetobeatonreturntotestingconditions. TFRHHHHH BHA95 Br B g New Bay - Lunesque (IRE) Mark Winn J O Nick Cable David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T B Montcastle Bloodstock Ltd ABS Brymar Floors Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch16.130,000gnsyearling,NewBaygelding.Half-brothertousefulwinnerupto9.4fMoondeVega.Dam,French11fwinner,half-sistertosmart Frenchwinnerupto10.5fCelimene.Makesappealonpaperforyardthatcanreadyone,however,hardlyapositivehe’salreadybeengelded. TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B c Study of Man (IRE) - Kesara Jack Gilligan J O Mr Arthur Finn Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T B Miss K. Rausing Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary10.72,000gnsStudyofMancolt.Dam,7f/1mwinner,half-sistertouseful8.6f-11/4mwinnerPersonaGrata. Downthe field at long odds on debut at Kempton andverymuchthetype hisyardtargets at handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-
Br B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Delirium (IRE) Jack Doughty J O Nicko Jimbo & Simmo David Loughnane, Tern Hill T B Miss P. Briselden Dave Loughnane Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Has only beaten one rival home in a couple of 7f novices. Hooded for step up in trip and this is likely a springboard to nurseries. TFRHHIII BHABr Ch c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Elisa Again Hector Crouch J O Top Of The World Partnership Michael Bell, Newmarket T B Kildaragh Stud Richard Frisby Bloodstock Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch8.105,000gnsyearling,Ghaiyyathcolt.Closelyrelatedto14.5fwinnerReemRak.Dam,winnerupto11f(2-y-o11/4mwinner),half-sister toverysmartwinnerupto16.5fBerkshireRocco.Costaprettypenny,thoughyardtypicallycampaigntheirjuvenilesforthelongerterm. TFRHHHII BHABr Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Magnetic Charm Rossa Ryan J O HM The King & HM The Queen Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T B King Charles III TIMEFORMVIEWWell-breddaughterofLopedeVega.Stronginthebetting/showedpromiseamidgreenness(notgivenhardtime)when43/4-lengththirdatLeicester (7f,good)ondebut.Thatformhasmeritandshe’ssuretoimprovesteppingupintripforexcellentyard.LikelythemainthreattoArthurian. TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn first time by No. 4.
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Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Arthurian (GB), 5-2 La Torre (GB), 8-1 Top of The World (IRE), 10-1 Flores Concerto (GB), 66-1 Kesari (GB), 100-1 Nicamoo (GB) ARTHURIAN stands out on the form of his third in a C&D Listed event last month and should get off the mark on return to testing conditions. If there’s a fly in the ointment, it’ll surely be Ralph Beckett’s La Torre. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ARTHURIAN 2.LA TORRE 3.TOP OF THE WORLD (IRE)
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THE M6TOLL ROAD TO VICTORY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (DIV I) for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6401, 2nd £3200, 3rd £1601, 4th £800. (Penalty Value £8100) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
SECOND RACE
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D O’Meara (26 wins from 197 runners, 13%) runs RAJAPOUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs FOOD FOR THOUGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: FOOD FOR THOUGHT trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 215 miles.
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TINA’S INDIAN (IRE) (61) 1-40430
5
10-0
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EMPIRE OF LIGHT (IRE) (6) 110020 C D
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9-11
(2)
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DESPERATE DAN (IRE) (20) 141-064 D
5
9-9
(6)
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RAJAPOUR (IRE) (13) F51020 D
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9-9
(5)
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SUJET (GB) (18) 002000 D
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9-9
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VIPER (GB) (27) 321061
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9-7
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MONOCEROS (GB) (26) 350510 CD
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT (GB) (27) 412250 BF
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Br Br g Calyx - Indian Maiden (IRE) Tom Marquand J O Mr Con Harrington Brian Toomey, Newmarket T B Con Harrington Harringtons Builders PLC S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 7f winner at the Curragh (heavy) last November. Operating a notch or two below his best for Mark Fahey this year and possibly needed the run on all-weather/stabledebutatSouthwellinAugust.Willneedtosettlebetterifhe’stogethomeonfirstcrackat1m,followingfurther9weeksaway. TFRHHHII BHA89 Br B g Kodiac - Querulous (USA) Oliver Stammers J O The Weighting Game Grant Tuer, Northallerton T B Tally-Ho Stud TIMEFORMVIEWGround-versatile performer. Landed middle leg of hat-trick on return here (1 1/4m) in April. Back in form behind a progressive 3-y-o at Nottingham priorto findingittoomuchofatestatYork(10.3f,soft)6daysago.Thisshouldbemorehisbagandhasgonewelloffaquickturnaroundpreviously. TFRHHHII BHA86 (-1)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Angel Grace (IRE) Marco Ghiani J O Mr Mark Venus & Mr Peter Chapple-Hyam Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T B Mrs Noelle Walsh TIMEFORMVIEWNeverlookedlikejustifyingsupportwhenbiddingtolandathirdcareerheavy-groundhandicapatGoodwoodinJune.Stepbackintherightdirection when41/4-lengthfourthoverC&Donreturnlatest.Nowmakesplentyofappealbackdownmarkedlyingrade,withyardgoingwell. TFRHHHHH BHA84 Br Ch g Almanzor (FR) - Raydara (IRE) Mark Winn J O Mr Evan M. Sutherland David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. GAIN Equine Nutrition S TIMEFORMVIEWStylishwinnerofpairof1mhandicapsatRedcar(good)thisyear.Asgoodashe’sbeenforcurrentyardwhennarrowlydeniedoncontrastingground atHamiltonpriortoaforgivableeffort(badlyhampered)onreturntoRedcarlatest.Wellweightedonthepickofhisrecentform. TFRHHHII BHA84 Br B g Frankel - Tendu Zak Wheatley J O Mr S. Ryan Declan Carroll, Malton T B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Santry Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceupto9f(good)forDermotWeldinIrelandlastyear.Usefulrunner-upinpairofChesterhandicaps for present yard this summer, however, his form has regressed more recently. TFRHHIII BHA84 Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Classic Code (IRE) Rowan Scott J O Mrs Claire Ellison Brian Ellison, Malton T B Bond Thoroughbred Limited Brian Ellison Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage4-y-o.BeliedunflatteringoddstoresumewinningwayswithanimprovedeffortatAyr(7f,heavy)lasttime,scoringcomfortably/clearly relishingtestingconditions.Certainlyworthanothergoover1mbutprobablyneedstoimproveforittodefya7lbriseinabetterrace. TFRHHHII BHA85
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Shirocco Star Billy Loughnane J O Mr G Gibson & Mr Jamie Denholm Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B Meon Valley Stud Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWEx-Godolphingelding.ShowedimprovedformtodoublehistallyingutsyfashionoverC&D(soft)lastmonth(formhastakenafewknocks).Probablyfoundtherace comingtoosoonatHamiltonsubsequently,andthebookingofBillyLoughnanesuggestsareturntoformcouldbeintheoffing. TFRHHHII BHA84 Br B f Dubawi (IRE) - Thought Process Hector Crouch J O HM The King & HM The Queen Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T B King Charles III TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonagoodopportunitytogetoffthemarkatNottingham(11/4m)inJune.Underlinedasolidstartinhandicapswhenbeaten5lengthsinClass2 fillies’handicapatYorkandclearlystillingoodnick(deniedarun)atNewmarketlatest.Couldhaveabigsayifhandlingconditions. TFRHHHHI BHA83
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(4)
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Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Lady Lekki (IRE) Oisin McSweeney J O Mr W. A. Bethell Harriet Bethell, Arnold T B Daniel Shapiro TIMEFORMVIEWWonthis corresponding event in 2024. Latest success came at Carlisle (1m, soft) lastJune.Went closetwice offhis current markthis season beforeaddingtoapatchyall-weatherrecordatSouthwell(1m)latest.Probablyworthanotherchanceonreturntoturf. TFRHHHHI BHA78
10 EMPIRESTATEOFMIND (IRE) (8) 001212 D BF
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Adore Jason Hart J O Aire Valley Campers Ltd John & Sean Quinn, Malton T B The Kathryn Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Aire Valley Campers Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranwhohas been making hayin soft/heavy-ground handicaps in recentweeks, recording a pairofwins and seconds, onlyheaded late on/ clearoftherestatAyr(7f)latest.Stillconsiderablylowerintheweightsthanthistimelastyearandcangowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA75 (+1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: ETERNAL FORCE 3 9 9 Tom Marquand 5-2 (William Haggas) 11 ran Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Stewards Note: RAJAPOUR: Following its run on 3/10/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
DESPERATE DAN and Empirestateofmind both make plenty of appeal given the likely conditions, with Peter Chapple-Hyam’s class-dropping 5-y-o narrowly preferred. In-form Food For Thought merits plenty of respect for the Ralph Beckett yard, while On The River won this corresponding event in 2024 and should fare better back on turf. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DESPERATE DAN (IRE) 2.EMPIRESTATEOFMIND (IRE) 3.FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Desperate Dan (IRE), 5-1 Empirestateofmind (IRE), 11-2 Viper (GB), 15-2 Food For Thought (GB), 10-1 Rajapour (IRE), Monoceros (GB), 12-1 Tina’s Indian (IRE), 14-1 On The River (GB), 16-1 Empire of Light (IRE), 33-1 Sujet (GB)
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THIRD RACE
THE M6TOLL ROAD TO VICTORY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (DIV II) for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6401, 2nd £3200, 3rd £1601, 4th £800. (Penalty Value £8100) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Haggas (50 wins from 188 runners, 27%) runs VENETIAN LION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (10 wins from 64 runners, 16%) runs VENETIAN LION FANCY THAT: W Haggas won this race in 2022 and 2025. The stable runs VENETIAN LION today. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: MAXIMISING trained by K P de Foy, VENETIAN LION trained by W Haggas, RETURN TO UNIT trained by R Varian, all Newmarket, 191 miles.
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S Sponsor Br Breeding
7f 212y
horse
age
st-lb
Draw
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RETURN TO UNIT (GB) (66) 021-010 D
4
10-0
(6)
2
THUNDER ROAR (GB) (18) 000006 D
7
9-11
(10)
3
MAXIMISING (IRE) (26) 402213 D BF
4
9-10
(1)
4
DARKNESS (FR) (9) 066342 D
8
9-10
(7)
5
RHOSCOLYN (GB) (18) 000220 C D
8
9-9
(9)
6
VIDMIYR (IRE) (27) 230416 D
3
9-7
(3)
7
LIR SPECIALE (IRE) (18) 450005
7
9-6
(4)
8
MILTEYE (GB) (18) 105460 D
6
9-5
(8)
Br B g Kingman - Without You Babe (USA) Jack Mitchell J O Victorious Forever Roger Varian, Newmarket T B Mr John Gunther Varian Stable Limited, JS Bloodstock Consultancy S TIMEFORM VIEW First off the bridle when forging clear to land a second Nottingham success (1m, soft) in June. Wasn’t in same form returned to less testing conditions at Hamilton(9f)latest.Returnsfromfurther9weeksawaywithoutblinkers,connectionspresumablywaitingforthisground(lightlyracedforage). TFRHHHII BHA88
Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Dominike (ITY) Tom Eaves J O Mr D F L Bishop & Partner Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton T B Brookside Stud Ltd Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulwinnerofsoft-groundhandicapatAyrthistimelastyear.Hasn’tbeeninanythinglikethesameformthisseasonbutthat’sreflectedinhismark, andhedidtravelwithsomevervewhenbeaten71/2lengthsinfirst-timevisor(retained)atHamiltonlasttime.Needsasecondlook. TFRHHHHI BHA85 Br B g Circus Maximus (IRE) - Annee Lumiere (IRE) David Egan J O Martians Racing Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T B Ballybin Stud Ltd. & Patrick F. Kelly Spillers Horse Feeds, KPF Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWChasedhomeveryusefulhandicapperatKemptonpriortogoingonebetteronbelatedturntoturfatWindsorinAugust.Hadtowaitforgap/finishedbest when1/2-lengththirdbehindRajapour(enteredinrace2)atHamilton(8.5f,soft)latest.Shouldgiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA84 Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Kerila (FR) Rossa Ryan J O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al Akela Plant Hire Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranwhoisversatilewithregardsground/trip.Onlypickedofflatebyanunexposedonewhenalengthsecond(clearofrest) in similarcompanyat Nottingham (8.5f, soft) 9 days ago. Remains on a career-lowmark and hasto be respected. TFRHHHII BHA84 (+3)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Zeyran (IRE) Jason Watson J O The Horse Watchers David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T B Mrs J. E. Laws GAIN Equine Nutrition S TIMEFORMVIEWFallenlongwayintheweightssincelastseason’ssuccessinGoldenMileatGloriousGoodwood.Foundsomeformwhenmakingitback-to-backsecondsina soft-groundhandicaphere(7f)priortorunningnosortofraceatHamiltonsubsequently.Clearlycapableofthissortofmarkifonagoingday. TFRHHHII BHA83 Br Br g Footstepsinthesand - Vadaiyma (FR) Hector Crouch J O James Paul Services To Industry Ltd Jennie Candlish, Leek T B Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan SCEA James Paul Services To Industry Ltd, Equine Products UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWAddedtoafinerecordongroundsofterthangoodwhenwinninginsmoothstyleatChester(7.5f,goodtosoft)inearly-September. Mitigating factorsthere nexttime, however,will need anothercareerbest upped in grade here. TFRHHHII BHA84
Br B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Ma Bella Paola (FR) Rowan Scott J O Mr Kristian Strangeway Brian Ellison, Malton T B Mattock Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWEnded2025withback-to-backwins(heavy)atDoncaster.TaddisappointingfacedwithsoftgroundforthefirsttimethisyearatHamiltonlatest,beaten71/4lengths. Hasbeengivenanotherchancebythehandicapper,though,andprospectofevenmoretestingconditionscertainlyinhisfavour. TFRHHHHI BHA80 Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Fondie (IRE) Oisin McSweeney J O Rise One Racing and W A Bethell Harriet Bethell, Arnold T B Daniel Hunt TIMEFORMVIEWGround-versatile 6-y-o. Now 3lb below his latest winning mark following a patchy run ofform. Cheekpieces go on forfirsttime since joining present yard (has responded well previously) and cannot be totallydiscounted. TFRHHHII BHA79
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VENETIAN LION (GB) (16) 621113 D BF
3
9-4
(5)
10 THE RESDEV SCHOLAR (IRE) (34) 330240
3
8-12
(2)
Br Ch g St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Forest Crown Tom Marquand J O Car Colston Hall Stud William Haggas, Newmarket T B Car Colston Hall Stud TIMEFORMVIEWHighlyprogressivesinceadditionofatonguestrap,completingahat-trickinstyleatPontefractlastmonth.ShapedasthoughstillwelltreatedatKemptonsince andyardhaswon2oflast3renewalsofthisrace.Mustbethecallforallthegroundisaconcerngivenhisstrong-travellingstyle. TFRHHHHH BHA81 Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Scholarly David Allan J O N Bradley 29, Resdev & South Bank Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Scholarly Partnership Pete’s Painting S TIMEFORMVIEWA3-time winnerin 2025, includingtwice on heavy. Best effortthis yearwhen runner-up at Chester(7.5f, soft) inJune.Typeto bounce back from a lesserrun atthe sametrack lasttime, especiallywith conditions in his favouronthis occasion. TFRHHHHI BHA75
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: (See Div 1) Visor worn by No. 2, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Stewards Note: RETURN TO UNIT: Following its run on 11/8/2026 it was reported that the horse missed the break. RHOSCOLYN: Following its run on 28/9/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Venetian Lion (GB), 11-2 Darkness (FR), 6-1 Maximising (IRE), 7-1 Rhoscolyn (GB), 10-1 Lir Speciale (IRE), 12-1 Return To Unit (GB), 14-1 Thunder Roar (GB), Vidmiyr (IRE), The Resdev Scholar (IRE), 20-1 Milteye (GB) VENETIAN LION still looks ahead of his mark and may enhance William Haggas’ fine recent record in this race if coping with conditions. Mudlarks Thunder Roar and The Resdev Scholar are next best in an open-looking handicap, with Lir Speciale another to note on this sort of ground.
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for two yrs old x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) J Jockey T Trainer
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Haggas (50 wins from 188 runners, 27%) runs PURE MAJESTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (10 wins from 64 runners, 16%) runs PURE MAJESTY LONGEST TRAVELLER: INDIAN LAND trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 215 miles.
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S Sponsor Br Breeding
6f 212y
horse
st-lb
Draw
1
BAARBERINI (GB) (34) 325 BF
9-9
(9)
2
RESEMBLANCE (IRE) (25) 0201
9-9
(2)
3
CRAZY CUBANA (IRE) (27) 103061 D
9-6
(4)
4
TANGO HOTEL (GB) (50) 451225
9-6
(6)
5
DEPUTY VICE (IRE) (16) 344365
9-3
(7)
6
KOODINI (IRE) (27) 231040 D
9-3
(8)
7
PURE MAJESTY (IRE) (32) 065
9-1
(5)
8
INDIAN LAND (GB) (31) 0100
9-1
(1)
Br B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Galibawa Daniel Muscutt J O Green Team Racing James Horton, Newmarket T B Newsells Park Stud - Bloodstock 24 TIMEFORMVIEWFairformtoplacebothall-weatherstarts.Keenerthanidealwhenbeaten31/2lengthsonturfdebutatBath (1m) latest. Return to 7fthe logical move on that evidence, though his opening mark demands more. TFRHHHII BHA75 Br Ch f Bayside Boy (IRE) - Rosebride Hector Crouch J O Highclere Tbred Racing & Ballylinch Stud Michael Bell, Newmarket T B Kildaragh Stud Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBesteffortinnovice/maidenraceswhenrunner-upinagood6fracehereinMay.Morethanbuiltonthatpromisewhenwinninginfinestyleonnurserydebut/ returnatFfosLas(6f,soft)latest.Didn’tlookshortofspeedthatdayandcapableofdefyinga5lbriseifshestaysthelongertrip. TFRHHHHH BHA75
Br B f Kodiac - Dukinta (IRE) Kieran Shoemark J O West Paces Racing UK 2024 Llc Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T B Tourgar Bloodstock Ltd James Hambro & Partners LLP S TIMEFORMVIEW120,000 gns Kodiac filly. Back on track when narrowly doubling hertally at Chester (7f, heavy), finding plenty having settled better than previously.A3lb rise maybe enoughto prevent a followup, forall she’s still relativelyunexposed onthis sort ofground. TFRHHHII BHA72 Br B f Mohaather - Al Saariyah (IRE) Darragh Keenan J O Victorious Forever George Scott, Newmarket T B Victorious Racing Limited JS Bloodstock Consultancy, George Scott Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedforminfirst-timecheekpieceswhenlandingaweakFfosLasmaiden(5f,soft)inJune.Backedthatupwhenrunner-upinacoupleofHamiltonnurseries oncontrastingground.GiventimetogetoverlessereffortonreturntoFfosLaslasttimeandshouldatleasthandleconditions. TFRHHHII BHA72 Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Second Glance (IRE) Kaiya Fraser J O Caspian Racing Limited Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T B Farranamanagh House Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort since his promising debut when 7 1/4-length third in 6f novice here (good to soft) last month. Hasn’t landed a blow in a couple ofnurserystarts since, not helping himselfwith atardystartwhen dropped intothis grade at Musselburgh (7f) latest. TFRHHHII BHA69 Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Magical Dreamer (IRE) Joe Leavy J O The Fifteen 39ers Hugo Palmer, Malpas T B Merribelle Irish Farm Limited Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWGround-versatilesort.Openedhisaccountinasmall-fieldCattericknurserypriortoacreditablefourthoverC&Dlastmonth.Easyenough tooverlooksubsequentChesterrun(badlydrawn)andbackonhiswinningmarkasaresult.Makeseach-wayappeal. TFRHHHHI BHA69
Br B f State of Rest (IRE) - Majestic Alexander (IRE) Tom Marquand J O Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy William Haggas, Newmarket T B Mountarmstrong Stud Somerville Lodge Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW300,000gnsStateofRestfillywhoappealsonpaper/looks.Hasn’tprogressedonthefaceofthingsfollowingafairlypromisingdebut at Newmarket inJuly. In excellent hands,though, and switchto longertrip/nurserymaywell see herin a betterlight. TFRHHHHI BHA67 Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Snoqualmie Star Rossa Ryan J O Mr J. C. Smith Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T B Littleton Stud TIMEFORMVIEWFoundplentytoscoreatWolverhampton(6f)secondtimeup.Hasn’timprovedasexpectedover7finnurseries,forallheclearlydidn’tgivehisrunning onthebackofageldingoperationatYarmouthlatest.Typewhoshouldbenefitfromfirst-timeblinkersandisn’tdiscountedfortopyard. TFRHHHII BHA67
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9
BLANQUITA (GB) (21) 425
8-13
(3)
Br B f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Schmoozie (IRE) Sean Levey J O Bloomsbury Stud NZ Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T B Bloomsbury Stud Woburn Safari Park S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinordinarymaidenatBeverley(7f,heavy)secondtimeup.Shapedasthoughdropbackintripwouldsuitwhenbeaten41/2lengths onnurserybowhere(1m)lasttime.Anotherwhoshouldn’tbetroubledbyconditions,forallothershavestrongerform. TFRHHHII BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: KING OF THUNDER 2 9 9 Rossa Ryan 15-2 (Hugo Palmer) 11 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Stewards Note: KOODINI: Following its run on 19/9/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Resemblance (IRE), 5-1 Pure Majesty (IRE), 13-2 Indian Land (GB), 15-2 Crazy Cubana (IRE), 10-1 Baarberini (GB), 12-1 Koodini (IRE), 14-1 Tango Hotel (GB), 16-1 Deputy Vice (IRE), Blanquita (GB) RESEMBLANCE still looks on a handy mark following a comfortable success at Ffos Las and she may well follow up. Pure Majesty is an interesting nursery debutante given her pedigree/connections, while Koodini makes each-way appeal in a race where several are unproven on the ground. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RESEMBLANCE (IRE) 2.PURE MAJESTY (IRE) 3.KOODINI (IRE)
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4.02
for maiden two yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400)
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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
S Sponsor Br Breeding
FAMILY OF JILL WILCOX JONES
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): K R Burke (40 wins from 224 runners, 18%) runs GRATEFUL SPIRIT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Varian (8 wins from 33 runners, 24%) runs ASHEYRA LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHOW AND TELL trained by I Mohammed & J Santos, ASHEYRA trained by R Varian, both Newmarket, 191 miles.
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6f
horse
st-lb
Draw
1
ASHEYRA (IRE) (14) 323 BF
9-2
(1)
2
FAITH IN FLORENCE (IRE) (30) 4232
9-2
(2)
3
GRATEFUL SPIRIT (GB) (-)
9-2
(4)
4
SHOW AND TELL (GB) (30) 3
9-2
(3)
Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Punita Arora (IRE) Jack Mitchell J O ARM Racing Roger Varian, Newmarket T B Cavalier Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWBumpedintothesubsequentRockfelwinneratAscotonhersecondstart,beforegettingcaughtfurtherbackthanideal whenthird of12 in maiden at Newcastle (again over6f) 2weeks ago. Strong claimswith betterstillto come. TFRHHHHH BHA80 Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Charlotte Rosina Kieran Shoemark J O Mr James Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T B Woodstock Thoroughbred Breeding Ltd James Hambro & Partners LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWWell-relatedfillywhobenefitedfromthestepbackupto6fwhensecondof8innoviceatYarmouthamonthago, the winnerscoring again since. Can make herpresence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA78
Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - With Thanks (IRE) Clifford Lee J O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled March 2. No NayNeverfilly. Dam 7fwinner(including at 2yrs). Newcomers fromyard command respect, especially ifthe marketvibes are strong. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Asheyra (IRE), 9-4 Faith In Florence (IRE), 9-2 Grateful Spirit (GB), 11-1 Show And Tell (GB) ASHEYRA has been shaping up well in her 3 starts so far, finishing strongly when a close third at Newcastle on her latest outing, and she could be ready to get off the mark this time round. Faith In Florence arrives on the back of her best effort to date and is feared most, with Grateful Spirit one to note on debut. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ASHEYRA (IRE) 2.FAITH IN FLORENCE (IRE) 3.GRATEFUL SPIRIT
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Br Ch f Showcasing - Dundunah (USA) Billy Loughnane J O Mr Sultan Ali Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos, Newmarket T B Whitsbury Manor Stud Good Effort Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW In tongue strap for debut, shaped promisingly when third of 9 in novice at Beverley (5f) a month ago. Open to improvement as she goes up in trip, though it will be required in this contest. TFRHHIII BHA-
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here at Haydock last time and both drop back down in distance from reduced marks. Heading the weights are I’m Next and Jungle Drums. The former, trained by Tim Easterby, has proven competitive in some of the season’s biggest handicaps and he looks well-treated from a 2lb lower mark than when runner-up in the Ayr Silver Cup. Jamie Osborne’s Jungle Drums was down in the field in the same race at Ayr but bounced back with an encouraging fourth at Goodwood last time.
Tony Carroll’s Secret Mistral is the sole course-and-distance winner in the field, having won twice here at the track, along with a further four runner-up finishes. The consistent six-year-old arrives here on the back of a good second from a wide draw at Chester and will relish conditions under Myla Coppins. City Captain proved a game winner last-time-out at Hamilton for Harriet Bethell and The Horse Watchers, the four-year-old now chasing a third success in four starts. Although raised 3lbs by the handicapper, the Aclaim gelding remains lightly raced and unexposed at this minimum trip. Iain Jardine’s Parisiac is 1lb better off with that rival for his third-placed finish at Hamilton and has been kept busy, with three runs since.
South Shore must hold strong claims. John & Sean Quinn’s Eye of Dubai is one who will be suited by testing conditions and the five-year-old was impressive when taking the Ayr Bronze Cup on soft ground. A Runner-up on heavy ground in his most recent outing, he remains in good form and the blinkers are retained here.
A progressive three-year-old won this contest 12 months ago and there are a few in this field that may match that profile. York winner Explosive Finnish managed to back up his victory with a good third in a big-field handicap at the same track on his penultimate start and can again go well back down in trip after a runner-up finish over six furlongs at Newmarket last time. Proof finished ahead of Zain Primus
South Shore has proven mightily consistent for the Robert Cowell team this season, finishing in the top two on all of his last seven starts since joining the yard, winning three of those. Marco Ghiani, in the saddle for that trio of victories, is back on board and he must hold strong claims.
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THE WEATHERBYS STALLION BOOK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6401, 2nd £3200, 3rd £1601, 4th £800. (Penalty Value £8100) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
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O Owner B Breeder
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Easterby (17 wins from 223 runners, 8%) runs I’M NEXT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Jardine (6 wins from 28 runners, 21%) runs PARISIAC LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ZAIN PRIMUS trained by J Butler, SOUTH SHORE trained by R Cowell, MARCHING MAC trained by P McEntee, all Newmarket, 191 miles.
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5f
horse
age
st-lb
Draw
1
I’M NEXT (GB) (20) 162050 D
4
9-9
(14)
2
JUNGLE DRUMS (IRE) (5) 514404 D
4
9-9
(4)
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EYE OF DUBAI (GB) (8) 000102
5
9-8
(10)
4
WHEELS OF FIRE (IRE) (33) 640100 D
4
9-7
(2)
5
CITY CAPTAIN (GB) (18) 624121 D
4
9-6
(5)
6
ZAIN PRIMUS (GB) (20) 31100 D
3
9-6
(1)
7
MARCHING MAC (IRE) (41) 043145 D
5
9-3
(9)
8
CANON’S HOUSE (GB) (20) 634003 D
5
9-1
(12)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Dharwa David Allan J O Mr B Parker & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T B Richard & Nell Kent JPC Developments (Yorkshire) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful3timesover5fearlierthisseasonandemergedwithplentyofcreditindefeatinGreatStWilfrid/AyrSilverCup.Notinsameform whenninthof12inhandicapbackatRipon(6f)3weeksagobutthereturntotheminimumtripmaywellhelpnow. TFRHHHII BHA88 Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Ayr Missile William Carver J O Just Jim Limited & Jon & Kay Collins Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T B Newlands House Stud & Mrs A.M.Burns Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWLast2wins have come on all-weather, latest atWolverhampton (6f)inJuly. Essentiallyremained ingood formsince,typicallyhavingplentyofuse madeofhimwhenfourthatGoodwood(6f)5daysago.Underfootconditionswillholdnofearsforallhismarklooksaboutright. TFRHHHII BHA88 Br B g Havana Grey - Lily Carstairs Jason Hart J O WeDo Business & Mr S. Radymski John & Sean Quinn, Malton T B Mr R. S. Hoskins JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBouncedbacktolandagambleintheAyrBronzeCup(soft)inSeptemberandhavingnottravelledwiththesamezestonfirmergroundatRiponnexttime, hequicklybouncedbacktohisbestwhenrunnerupbackatAyr(6f,heavy)8daysago.Shouldgowellagainwithconditionsinhisfavour. TFRHHHHI BHA87 (+1) Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Azagba (FR) Sean Levey J O Mrs Fitri Hay Richard Hannon, Marlborough T B C. Marnane JMH Group S TIMEFORMVIEWRevitalised back from a short breakwhen landing a career-best success at Sandown (5f) in late-July. However, not scaled same heights in2 startssince,takenoffhis feet earlybeforekeeping on againlatewhentwelfthatDoncasterlatest. Eased 2lbahead ofthis. TFRHHHII BHA86
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - City Girl (IRE) Jason Watson J O The Horse Watchers 10 Harriet Bethell, Arnold T B Littleton Stud TIMEFORMVIEWWon4timeslastseasonandfurtherprogressthisyear,justifyinggoodsupportwhenrunningoutagamewinnerof9-runnerhandicap at Hamilton (5f, soft) 18 days ago. Remains unexposed at 5fandthere couldyet be moreto come atthistrip. Interesting. TFRHHHHH BHA85
Br Br c Pinatubo (IRE) - So Brave David Egan J O Mr Asaad Al Banwan John Butler, Newmarket T B Carmel Stud TIMEFORMVIEWPinatubo coltwho is 2-3 in all-weathernovice events but hasn’t scaled same heights in 2turfhandicaps upon returning from a mid-season break, weakeningoutofthingswhenninthof11over6fhere3weeksago.Dropsbackintripnowbutothersarrivewithmorepressingclaims. TFRHHIII BHA85
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Wojha (IRE) Grace McEntee J O Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket T B Yeomanstown Stud Tallon International Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWScoredtwice on soft ground last Octoberand backtowinningwayswith underfoot conditionsto suit at Sandown (5f) inJune. Ratherlit up infirst-timecheekpieceswhenfifthinaC&Dhandicap6weeksagoandhismarkhaseasedalittledroppedbackdowninclass. TFRHHHII BHA82 Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Swiss Dream Billy Garritty J O M McHale, J Munroe, M Guy & D Walshe Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Lordship Stud Stittenham Farms S TIMEFORMVIEWForward-goingsortwhowon4timesduringaproductive2025.Exploitshavebeenmixedthisseasonbutrespondedwelltofittingofblinkers whenarallyingthirdatSouthwell(5f)3weeksago.Goesoffanunchangedmarknowifheadgearhasthedesiredeffectoncemore. TFRHHHII BHA80
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9-0
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10 EXPLOSIVE FINNISH (GB) (27) 225132 D
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11 PARISIAC (IRE) (7) 003260 D
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8-12
(13)
12 AL HUSSAR (GB) (13) 640500 D
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8-12
(7)
13 SOUTH SHORE (GB) (17) 122212 D BF
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8-11
(8)
14 PROOF (GB) (20) 006155 D
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8-11
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Br Ch m Pearl Secret - Beau Mistral (IRE) Myla Coppins (5) J O Mr A. Mills Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T B A Mills Mill House Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerwhobuiltonherreappearancesecondwhenresumingwinningwaysatChesterinJuly.Exploitsrathermixedsince,thoughreturnedtoform whenrunner-upbackatChester4weeksago.Thisisadeeperaffairthough,andshewillfacecompetitionforthelead. TFRHHHII BHA79 Br Ch g Pinatubo (IRE) - Farnham Jack Mitchell J O Mrs L A Smith Kevin & Lauren Frost, Newark T B Branton Court Stud LLP Kevin Frost Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort who got off the mark at York in July and backed that up with 2 good placed efforts, latterly when keeping on forsecond at Newmarket (6f) 4weeks back.Versatile as regards ground and respected up in grade. TFRHHHII BHA78 Br B g Kodiac - Colgin Billy Loughnane J O Alison Walker Sarah Cousins Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B Gce Farm Ltd Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFrontrunnerwhohashadplentyofracingoflate,placedinhandicapsatHamilton/AyrinSeptember.Hadworstofthedrawwhenneverinvolvedand eighthatYork(5f)lastweekandwhilsthe’spotentiallywellberthedhere,he’sanotherlikelytofacecompetitiononthefrontend. TFRHHHII BHA77 (-2)
Br Br g Bated Breath - Queen’s Charter Rowan Scott J O The Gathering and partner Grant Tuer, Northallerton T B Biddestone Stud Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWBeatsomeborderlineusefulsprinterswhenlastsuccessfulatThirsk(5f)inMay.Nowfindshimself3lbbelowthatmarkandhequicklyshapedas ifbackinformdespitebeingbadlyplacedwhenseventhof13inhandicapatRedcar(5f)2weeksago.Noforlornhopebyanymeans. TFRHHHII BHA77 Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Angel’s Glory Marco Ghiani J O The Legendary Moore Syndicate Robert Cowell, Newmarket T B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Robert Cowell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWRevitalisedfornewyard,winningforthirdtimesinceJuneatSandown(5f)inAugust.Runner-upall4startseithersideofthat, latterlyat Bath 17 days ago.Versatile as regards ground butthis is a more demanding assignment. TFRHHHII BHA76 Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Filona (IRE) Mark Winn J O Gary and Linnet Woodward Charles Hills, Lambourn T B The Filona Partnership Wishanger Estates Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProvedbetterthaneverhavingbeengeldedwhendefeatingasubsequentwinneratEpsom(6f)inAugustandhasn’tbeenseentobesteffecteitheroutingsince, racingwideandweakeningoutofthingswhenfifthover6fhere3weeksago.Each-wayclaimsbackat5fwithconditionsholdingnofears. TFRHHHII BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2025: KINSWOMAN 3 9 3 Tom Marquand 11-8 (William Haggas) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 3, 8, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 11. Stewards Note: WHEELS OF FIRE: Following its run on 13/9/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 City Captain (GB), 7-1 Eye of Dubai (GB), 8-1 Explosive Finnish (GB), 10-1 Canon’s House (GB), 11-1 South Shore (GB), 14-1 I’m Next (GB), Secret Mistral (GB), 16-1 Marching Mac (IRE), 18-1 Jungle Drums (IRE), Al Hussar (GB), Proof (GB), 22-1 Wheels of Fire (IRE), Parisiac (IRE), 28-1 Zain Primus (GB)
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CITY CAPTAIN 2.EYE OF DUBAI 3.EXPLOSIVE FINNISH
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CITY CAPTAIN has improved again this year, justifying good support as he doubled his tally for the season in game fashion at Hamilton 18 days ago. A 3lb rise for that success looks fair and with underfoot conditions in his favour, another bold showing looks on the cards. Eye of Dubai has been revitalised by blinkers of late and he’s a big danger, with 3-y-o Explosive Finnish another to consider.
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THE SHAPE ENGINEERING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
5.07
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Easterby (17 wins from 223 runners, 8%) runs STIRRUP CUP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (4 wins from 72 runners, 6%) runs STIRRUP CUP LONGEST TRAVELLER: WOOLISLE trained by H Main, Wantage, 166 miles.
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CHARLIE MASON (GB) (11) 600636
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OUR ABSENT FRIENDS (IRE) (13) 153302 CD
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HARRY’S HALO (IRE) (38) 00-3321
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SMART VISION (GB) (27) 004440 D
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Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Song of The Isles (IRE) Hector Crouch J O Mr Paul G. Jacobs and Wetumpka Racing Heather Main, Wantage T B Mr & Mrs James Main Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWCame good inthe mudthistime lastyear, signing offwith success in a Nottingham nursery(5f) in October. Improved onthat effort when makingthe frame both starts in handicaps here/Windsorearlierthis season and she arrives much fresherthan most. TFRHHHII BHA75
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Chevanah (IRE) Billy Loughnane J O Chapman, Parks, Shields & Sandfield Paul Midgley, Westow T B Highfort Stud & D. McAbhaird TIMEFORMVIEWBouncedbacktoformundermorepositivetacticswhena40/1winneratThirsk(6f)inJune.BelowthatlevelatGoodwoodnexttimebutpositivestartfor newyard,sixthinabig-fieldhandicapatYorkpriortofinishingfourthatChester(5f,heavy)lastmonth.NotdismissedbackinaClass5. TFRHHHII BHA73 Br B g Mayson - Aubrietia Rossa Ryan J O Shropshire Wolves Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T B J. Babb Mill House Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWOpened his account forthe season at Lingfield (6f, heavy) in June and not far offthat level of late, posting a solid third at Doncaster priorto finishing a close-upsixthinhandicapatKempton11daysago,thatdespitebeingcaught3-wide.ConditionsinhisfavourreunitedwithRossaRyan. TFRHHHHI BHA73 (-1) Br Ch g Camacho - Practicallyperfect (IRE) Jason Hart J O Mr R W Hislop Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T B Denis McDonnell Border Caravans Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeallin0-70handicapatCatterickinAugust.Essentiallyremainedingoodheartsince,doingwelltofendoffpacepressurebutprovingvulnerablelate onwhensecondatRedcar(5f)2weeksago.Fourthinthisrace12monthsagoandheoughttogiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA73 Br Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - Postale Jack Mitchell J O Jones, Keane, Kryswicki & KF Racing Club Kevin & Lauren Frost, Newark T B Manister House Stud Kevin Frost Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tfirein2025buthasreturnedingoodheartthisseasonandhebuiltonastringofplacedeffortswhenresumingwinningways at Leicester(6f) 38 days ago. Has plentyofform ontesting ground and he’s anotherwith claims onthe back ofa 4lb rise. TFRHHHHI BHA73
Br B g Poet’s Voice - Filona (IRE) Joe Leavy J O Trisha Keane & Friend Kevin & Lauren Frost, Newark T B Scuderia Blueberry SRL Kevin Frost Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranwhonotchedhisfirstwinsince2023in5fhandicapatDoncasterinMarch.LightlyracedsincebuthesteppeduponrecentC&Drun whenfifthatDoncaster(5f)33daysagoandhenowfindshimselfoperating1lbbelowlastwinningmark. TFRHHHII BHA73 Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Bahamadam Oliver Stammers J O John Abbey & Barry Green Jessica Macey, Doncaster T B J. P. Repard Jessica Macey Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last season on a high and following a low-key start to the present campaign, he stepped up when fourth in a trio of 5f events this summer. Belowthat level fittedwith avisorat Newcastle and usual cheekpieces quicklygo back on. TFRHHHII BHA73 Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Dolma (FR) Tom Marquand J O D Caslin, P Wilcock & M Cantillon Nigel Tinkler, Malton T B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon Alexanders York S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhopostedeasilyhismostencouragingeffortoftheseasonwithavisorenlistedwhenseventhof21atYork(5.4f)inSeptember.Alwaysbehind havingrearedleavingthestallsatDoncastersincebutnotonetowriteofffromslidingmarkwithTomMarquandaneye-catchingbooking. TFRHHHHI BHA72
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Br B g Washington DC (IRE) - Hip Flask David Allan J O Reality Partnerships XIII Tim Easterby, Malton T B Bearstone Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWTook advantage ofa drop in grade atCarlisle inJune. Back ontrack in a change ofheadgearoflate, running right uptohisbest when staying on forthird atAyr(6f, heavy) 8 days ago. Possibilities eased in grade forall his drawcould provetricky. TFRHHHII BHA71
10 J STREET (GB) (6) 414464 D
Br B f Washington DC (IRE) - Mookhlesa Billy Garritty J O Nick Bradley Racing 8 & Partner Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Mrs D. O’Brien Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerthisseasonandquicklyshapedasifbackinformdespitenotgettingmuchroomtoopenup(finishedwithrunningleft)whenfourthof7 inhandicapatSouthwell(5f)6daysago.Thislooksadeeperaffairthough,onmuchsoftergroundthanshe’sencounteredpreviously. TFRHHHII BHA71 (-1)
5 9-5 (in 5lb ex) (14) Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Paco’s Angel Dylan Hogan J O D. Frame, S. Lloyd & Partner Michael Herrington, Willoughton T B Biddestone Stud Ltd & Irish NationalStud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWEasedafairwayintheweightssincethestartoftheyearandbouncedrightbacktoformwhenboltingupinan18-runnerhandicapatLeicester(6f) 3daysago.Welltreatedunderapenaltyandwhilstdropbackto5fpossiblynotideal,hecommandsplentyofrespectnevertheless. TFRHHHHH BHA66
11 IRISH NECTAR (GB) (3) 404341 D
12 AMERICAN BAY (GB) (27) 205000 D
5
9-4
(5)
13 MOONSTONE BOY (IRE) (27) 400046 D
5
9-3
(12)
14 FORDHAM FLYER (GB) (14) 024-00
3
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(4)
Br Ch g New Bay - All I Need (IRE) Tom Eaves J O Mike Taylor & Partner Paul Midgley, Westow T B D. J. and Mrs Deer Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWithoutawinsofarthisyearandhavingplacedon3occasionsearlyon,hehasn’tbeenoperatingatthesamelevel in recent starts. Blinkers go on now operating from career-low mark but others look stronger. TFRHHIII BHA70 Br B g Calyx - Star Fire Darragh Keenan J O Mrs Ros Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek T B Gce Farm Ltd Equine Products UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWStillfindingfeetforthisyardandnotseentobesteffectwhenfourthof11returningfrom5monthsoffoverC&Dlastmonth.Probablybest notjudgedtooharshlyonhissubsequentmid-fieldChestereffortandhe’snotonetowriteoffeasedinclassforashrewdstable. TFRHHHII BHA69
Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Three Little Birds Clifford Lee J O Mr S Foster & Mr P Walker Philip Kirby, Richmond T B Mrs J A Rawding & Miss A J Rawding Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFairforminpairof5fnoviceeventslastautumnuponjoiningthisyard.ExcusesonreappearanceatRiponbutabsent6monthspriorto finishingwell held atWolverhampton 2weeks ago. Needsto step up considerablyonthat ifhe’sto playa part. TFRHIIII BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2025: SON OF ASTAR 3 8 7 Jack Doughty 11-1 (Tony Carroll) 10 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 12. Blinkers worn by No. 11. Visor worn by No. 2, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 13. Stewards Note: J STREET: Following its run on 10/10/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Irish Nectar (GB), 13-2 Harry’s Halo (IRE), 9-1 Stirrup Cup (GB), 11-1 Woolisle (GB), Charlie Mason (GB), 12-1 Our Absent Friends (IRE), 14-1 Duran (IRE), Moonstone Boy (IRE), 16-1 Vingegaard (IRE), 18-1 J Street (GB), 20-1 Smart Vision (GB), 22-1 Spoof (GB), American Bay (GB), 66-1 Fordham Flyer (GB) The drop back to 5f is possibly not ideal for IRISH NECTAR, but he won with such a degree of authority at Leicester on Tuesday that he could take some stopping under a penalty if getting the breaks. This is competitive however, with Duran, Harry’s Halo, Charlie Mason and Woolisle just a handful of potential threats. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IRISH NECTAR 2.DURAN (IRE) 3.HARRY’S HALO (IRE)
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5.37
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6194, 2nd £3098, 3rd £1548, 4th £774, 5th £387. (Penalty Value £7851) J Jockey T Trainer
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): K R Burke (40 wins from 224 runners, 18%) runs HIGH STORM & URCHIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs GONE BY LONGEST TRAVELLER: GONE BY trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 215 miles.
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S Sponsor Br Breeding
1m 6f
horse
age
st-lb
Draw
1
GONE BY (IRE) (76) 2-2110
3
9-12
(1)
2
YAA MIN (GB) (20) 633401 CD
4
9-10
(4)
3
LOKI (GER) (34) 0222-10 D
4
9-6
(2)
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HIGH STORM (GB) (41) 4-21541
3
9-6
(6)
5
URCHIN (GB) (24) 3-120
3
9-3
(3)
6
PHANTOM RECON (IRE) (50) 444
3
8-11
(5)
Br Ch f Gleneagles (IRE) - Pigota Hector Crouch J O Valmont Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T B Scea Marmion Vauville/Nightchill R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upfirst2startsbeforecompletingasimpletaskinaRiponnoviceinJune.Tookanotherstepforwardwithadeterminedsuccessin3-runnerhandicap atSalisbury(11/2m),butranmodestlyinListedraceatNewmarketinAugust.Couldfarebetteruppedintripbackinahandicap. TFRHHHII BHA92 Br B g Frankel - Wonderful Filly (GER) Toby Moore (7) J O The Wright Way Syndicate Hayley Burton, Newmarket T B Gestut Gorlsdorf TIMEFORMVIEWDual11/2mwinneronall-weatherduringthespringand,havinghadexcusesonpenultimatestart,provedatleastasgoodonturf when scoring overthis C&D 20 days ago. Seemedto relishtesting conditions lasttime and he can make anotherbold bid. TFRHHHHI BHA84
Br B g Best Solution (IRE) - Lutindi (GER) Charlie Maggs (3) J O Cottrell, Conway & Cottrell Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B I.U.A.Muller Dodson & Horrell Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveforminGermanylastyearandmadeawinningseasonal/stabledebutinhandicapatCarlisle(13/4m,soft)inMay.However,after4monthsoff hewasreportedtohavemadearespiratorynoisewhentailedoffatChester5weeksago.Hashadabreathingoperationsince. TFRHHIII BHA80 Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - La Mortola Billy Loughnane J O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T B Newsells Park Stud TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatthefourthattemptatDoncaster(11/4m)inMarch.Noimmediateimpactinfirst2handicapsbutresumedhisprogressbackfrom 3monthsoffwhenwinning7-runnercontestatThirsk(11/2m,goodtosoft)inSeptember.Majorplayerwithmorestilltoofferupintrip. TFRHHHHH BHA86
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Ship’s Biscuit Clifford Lee J O Mr Philip Newton K. R. Burke, Leyburn T B Philip Newton KB Spigot Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWide-marginwinnerof11fnoviceatRipononreturn,butlookedahardridewhensecondof3atBeverley(11/2m)nexttime.Possiblyneededtheouting after4monthsoffwhendownthefieldinhandicapatSouthwellinSeptember,sothisrunshouldrevealmore. TFRHHIII BHA83 Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Tres Rock Glory (IRE) Darragh Keenan J O Victorious Forever George Scott, Newmarket T B Haras Chevotel JS Bloodstock Consultancy, George Scott Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedplentytoworkonwhenfourthof14innoviceatWindsor(11/4m)ondebutinJune.Hasfilledthesamepositionbothstartssince,in5-runnermaiden atFfosLas(11/2m)lasttime,andappealsasthetypetoimproveinhandicaps(yardhasgoodrecordwhenaddingblinkers). TFRHHHHI BHA77
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: GNOMON 4 9 6 Rossa Ryan 18-5 (Ralph Beckett) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note: LOKI: Following its run on 12/9/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Yaa Min (GB), 5-2 High Storm (GB), 5-1 Gone By (IRE), 8-1 Phantom Recon (IRE), 12-1 Urchin (GB), 14-1 Loki (GER) HIGH STORM got back on the up when scoring at Thirsk 6 weeks ago, seeing his race out well, and he is taken to follow up with this extra distance promising to suit. Yaa Min is much respected, though, following his commanding victory over this C&D last time, while Phantom Recon remains with potential as he goes handicapping. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HIGH STORM 2.YAA MIN 3.PHANTOM RECON (IRE)
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.42 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS FUTURE STAYERS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3) (Sire and Dam Restricted Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11880 to the winning horse The second to receive £5577, the third £2789 and the fourth £1394. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, whose SIRE OR DAM WON A RACE OF ONE MILE ABOUT TWO FURLONGS OR OVER (this includes races in excess of nine furlongs and 110 yards and in excess of 1911m). Enter by noon, October 10th and pay £110 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. There will be a prize given to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 28 entries at £110. - Closed October 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9387; Second £4693; Third £2347; Fourth £1173. (Penalty Value £11880) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.17 - THE M6TOLL ROAD TO VICTORY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8100 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1902 and the fourth £951. for three 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). £75 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after October 3rd, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. With thanks to M6Toll for their generous sponsorship promoting the road to victory. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £75. - Closed October 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800. (Penalty Value £8100) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.52 - THE M6TOLL ROAD TO VICTORY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8100 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1902 and the fourth £951. for three 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). £75 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after October 3rd, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. With thanks to M6Toll for their generous sponsorship promoting the road to victory. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £75. - Closed October 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800. (Penalty Value £8100) 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. Fourth Race 3.27 - THE VANTAGE CONSULTING POWERED BY REQUIDEX NURSERY 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 two yrs old only, Rated 0-75. Enter by noon, October 10th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after October 3rd, 2026, for each race won 6lb. With thanks to Vantage Consulting who have ensured this race is Powered by Requidex. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 28 entries at £42. - Closed October 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.02 - THE JILL WILCOX JONES MEMORIAL EBF MAIDEN FILLIES’ 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 maiden two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, October 10th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 9 entries at £50. - Closed October 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS SEE PAGE 29 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.37 - THE WEATHERBYS STALLION BOOK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8100 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1902 and the fourth £951. for three 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). £75 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after October 3rd, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 25 entries at £75. - Closed October 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800. (Penalty Value £8100) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.07 - THE SHAPE ENGINEERING 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 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. October 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after October 3rd, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. With thanks to Shape Engineering for Sponsoring today. 24 entries at £42. - Closed October 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 5.37 - THE GET DAILY TIPS AT racingtv.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBBPlus RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7851 to the winning horse The second to receive £3684, the third £1840, the fourth £921 and the fifth £459. for three 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). £75 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. 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 October 3rd, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 18 entries at £75. Closed October 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6194; Second £3098; Third £1548; Fourth £774; Fifth £387. (Penalty Value £7851) SS SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. 47
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