SATURDAY 23 MAY 2026
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2026
WELCOME TO
Welcome to Haydock Park for William Hill Temple Stakes Day – Saturday 23rd May.
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Haydock Park for William Hill Temple Stakes Day, one of the highlights of our Flat racing season and an afternoon featuring two races with significant history and prestige within the sprinting calendar. I would like to thank William Hill for their generous sponsorship of today’s card
First run in 1965, the Temple Stakes has developed into one of Britain’s leading sprint contests, attracting some of the fastest horses seen on the turf over the past six decades. Notable winners of the race include celebrated sprinters such as Dayjur, Lochsong, Sole Power and Battaash, all of whom have helped cement the race’s reputation as a key trial for the summer’s major sprint targets.
Today’s card also features the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes, first staged in 1976 and widely recognised as an important stepping stone for the leading three-year-old sprinters Its roll of honour includes outstanding performers such as Marwell, Slade Power and Harry Angel, with many runners going on to enjoy success at the highest level later in the season
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the raceday experience, we are also pleased to continue offering the recently launched shuttle bus service in partnership with Warrington’s Own Buses. Running between Newton-le-Willows railway station and the racecourse on all racedays, the service provides a convenient and affordable option for racegoers travelling to and from the course, helping make raceday travel as simple as possible
Looking ahead, we hope to welcome many of you back next weekend for two fantastic fixtures. Friday 29th May sees our ever-popular 80s Night, while Saturday 30th May brings Sparkling Saturday, featuring the Group 3 Lester Piggott Stakes alongside an enjoyable afternoon of Flat racing and entertainment.
On a personal note, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Sean Tracey, our Senior Event Manager, who leaves Haydock Park after nearly eight years of dedicated service. Sean has played a significant role in the delivery of many successful racedays and events during his time here, and on behalf of everyone at Haydock Park, I would like to thank him for his hard work, professionalism, and commitment, and wish him every success for the future
Thank you for joining us at Haydock Park today. I hope you enjoy an excellent afternoon of racing and wish all connections the very best of luck.
Simon Tonge General Manager
Join us for a Friday evening of racing at Haydock Park on 29 May 2026, with Betway 80s Night, complete with live music after the races. Dress in your best 80s gear and experience the thrill of the track with a retro twist!
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found at the end of your racecard
Regional Director North West
Dickon White
General Manager
Simon Tonge
Regional Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course - Haydock Park
Daniel Cooper
Regional Head of Operations – North West
Stephen Mansfield
Regional Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course – Aintree
Sulekha Varma
Catering Regional General Manager
Lee Dennan
Head of Commercial – Aintree and Haydock Park
Claire Leonard
Sales Service Manager
Lucy McCaffrey
Head of MarketingAintree and Haydock Park
James Rennard
Partnership Account Manager
Liz Jacob
Communications Lead
Sophie-May Clarke
Owners Liaison Manager
Vikki Mason
Estates Manager
Karl Coghlin
Catering General Manager – Haydock Park
Stuart Griffin
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Simon Tonge
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Daniel Cooper
Chairman
Nick Bannister
Committee Members
Mouse Barlow, Christopher Clay, Simon Copeland, Rosie Curran, Graham Dagnall, Gary Middlebrook
Stewards
Greg Pearson (Chief Steward)
Peter Heaton (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Nathan Green, Annabelle Johnson, Louise Moore
Starters
Robert Supple, Russell Garritty
Judge
Michael Roberts
Clerk Of The Scales
Claudia Marelli
Veterinary Officer
John Burgess
Veterinary Surgeons
Paddy Macandrew (SRVS)
Sue Taylor (RVS)
Medical Officers
Dr John Edwards (SRMO)
Dr Kate Gaskell (RMO)
Dr Louise Moore (RMO)
Nurse
Darron Lomax
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Lisa Cook, Michael Turner, Amy Fairclough, Melanie Swarbrick, Hannah Carnall, Joanna Vickers, Rachel Barnett
Betting Ring Manager
Cliff Morrissey
Commentator
Ian Bartlett
Raceday Presenter
Gary Capewell
11 BIG MOJO (IRE) (36) 4-14025 D BF 3 9-3 (15)
B or Br c Mohaather - Jm Jackson (IRE)
RP Racing Ltd
William Buick
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Ringfort Stud Ltd & The Ladies Sponsor
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeupintoasmart2-y-olastseasonandperfectstarttothiscampaignwhenlandinganAscotGroup3inApril.Largelycreditableeffortssince, notleastwhenjusttouchedoffbyNoHalfMeasuresintheJulyCup,butwillneedtofindabitofimprovementfromsomewhereifhe’stotakethis. TFR
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance.These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
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How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
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4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
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5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
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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
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15. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
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1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
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British Stallion Studs will contribute £2million towards British prize-money in 2026, bringing our total investment to £42million since we were founded in 1983
forfouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £60000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£26736,2nd£10974,3rd£5490,4th£2742,5th£1374,6th£684. (PenaltyValue£34026)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25): W Haggas (49 wins from 196 runners, 25%) runs CONSECRATED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): J P O’Brien (12 wins from 72 runners, 17%) runsWEMIGHTAKEDLONGWAY LONGESTTRAVELLER:WEMIGHTAKEDLONGWAYtrained by J P O’Brien, Ireland.
1 SPARKS FLY (GB) (15) 0301-04 C D
Br B m Muhaarar - Stepping Out (IRE) Laura Pearson J
O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B The Lowe Family Dave Loughnane Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWMudlarkwhorecordedahat-trickofListedracevictoriesinlate2024andproducedthebesteffortofanotherwisemediocre2025campaignwhentakingthe Group3PrixPerth(1m,soft)atSaint-CloudinOctoberClosetobestwhen2lengthsfourthtoLambourninHuxleyatChester2weeksago
2 CHESHIRE DANCER (IRE) (20) 32140-0 5 9-2 (5)
Br Gr m Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Kristal Xenia (IRE)
Jason Hart J
O Manor House Stables Syndicate Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Ciara Eglington Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWProvedbetterthaneverin2025,thehighlightbeinganarrowsuccessin1mGroup3atAscotinJuly Ranmodestlywith cheekpiecesadded(retained)onNewmarketreappearancebutshe’snotthetypetostaydownforlong.
3 CONSECRATED (GB) (226) 14630- 4 9-2 (2)
Br B f Frankel - Sacre Caroline (USA) Cieren Fallon J
O Cheveley Park Stud William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWQuicklydevelopedintoausefulperformeratupto13/4mlastyear Morewillbeneededtoplayaleadingrolehere butalow-mileageprofileprovidesthehopeforbetter
HHHII BHA91
4 DREAMASAR (IRE) (20) 314-1 D 4 9-2 (4)
Br B f Masar (IRE) - Livia’s Dream (IRE) Kieran Shoemark J
O Hot To Trot Racing 2 & Mr J Fill
Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Mrs Olivia Hoare Hot To Trot Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHas made good progress in her4 starts, returning with a comfortable success in 1 1/4m handicap at Salisbury(good)3weeksago Definitelymoretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA90
5 FRIENDLY SOUL (GB) (594) 1/10111/- D 5 9-2 (8)
Br B m Kingman - In Clover Oisin Murphy J
O Mr George Strawbridge John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B George Strawbridge TIMEFORMVIEWHaswon5ofher6starts.Notseensinceinflictinga3/4-lengthdefeatonstablemateRunningLioninthePrixdel’OperaatLongchamp(11/4m,soft) inOctober2024butreturnswithhertopstableingoodform.HasnoGroup1penaltyandtakentomakelightofherabsence. TFRHHHHH BHA113
6 NOCHE CLASICA (IRE) (41) 41131-1
Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Isabel de Urbina (IRE)
(9)
Kevin Stott J
O The Rogues Gallery Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd Rogues Gallery Racing, Essex 4X4 Centre S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivefillywhohaswonbothstartssincejoiningEdBethell,latterlya9fMusselburghhandicap(good) onreappearance6weeksago Hashersightsraisednowbutshe’slikelycapableofevenbetter
7 REVOIR (GB) (210) 652230-
Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Regardez
Rossa Ryan J
O Mr J. H. Richmond-Watson Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Lawn Stud Dunlin S TIMEFORMVIEWJustamaidenwintohernamebutshowedusefulformwhenplacingatListed/Group3levellastyear. Frameclaimsagainifreadytorollafter7monthsoff
8 SAND GAZELLE (GB) (20) 30120-0 D
Br Ch f Frankel - Desirous Tyler Heard J
O The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Mr Faisal Meshrf Al Qahtani Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedformwhenmakingallinListedraceatYork(11/4m,good)lastsummerandgoodsecondinGroup3attheCurraghnexttime. BelowparinNewmarketGroup2onreappearanceandnowsportsfirst-timecheekpiecesinabidtobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA104
Br Br f Australia - Dont Ask Me At All (IRE)
O Cayton Park Stud Limited
B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien
Sean Levey J
Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartfillywhowonaNavanGroup2overthistriponsoftonhersecondoutingoflastseason.ReachedtheframeinGroups1slaterinseason.Foldedtamely inCorkListedraceonreappearance7weeksagobutnosurprisetoseeherbouncebackwithabanginfirst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA109
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: DIAMOND RAIN 4 9 2 William Buick 9-4 (Charlie Appleby) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
ProbableS.P’s: 3-1 Friendly Soul (GB), 11-2 Noche Clasica (IRE), Wemightakedlongway (IRE), 6-1 Sparks Fly (GB), 10-1 Dreamasar (IRE), 12-1 Revoir (GB), Sand Gazelle (GB), 20-1 Cheshire Dancer (IRE), 25-1 Consecrated (GB)
Although FRIENDLY SOUL hasn’t been since winning the 2024 Prix de l’Opera, that Group 1 success marks her down as a class act here and she returns with her yard in very good form. Wemightakedlongway could provide the chief threat if first-time cheekpieces help her to recapture her best form. The progressive Dreamasar is next on the list.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FRIENDLY SOUL 2.WEMIGHTAKEDLONGWAY (IRE) 3.DREAMASAR (IRE)
RACE RESULTS
3RD 4TH
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POSITION OF STALLS
5f, 6f & 1m2f: Centre 1m & 2m: Inside
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THE WILLIAM HILL SILVER BOWL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £100000 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£40630,2nd£20320,3rd£10160,4th£5080,5th£2540,6th£1270. (PenaltyValue£51540)Weightsraised4lbandparagraphs27to31oftheWeightsand HandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.8EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25): W Haggas (49 wins from 196 runners, 25%) runs PRINCLING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): A Balding (12 wins from 70 runners, 17%) runs SIRALBERT FANCYTHAT: C Cox won this race in 2018 and 2022. The stable runs BLUE COURVOISIER & LANGSTONE today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER:JAMESTOWN trained by D Marnane, Ireland.
1 SIR ALBERT (IRE) (84) 11130-5
O Mrs A. Althani
(12)
Br Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Al Joza Jason Watson J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B The Imperium Syndicate Barberini Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUseful3-timewinnerasajuvenile.Showedhe’strainedonwhenwithfifthof8in7fLingfieldListedrace attheendofFebruarybuthe’llneedanimprovedperformancetodefyamarkof99
2 LAUREATE CROWN (IRE) (29) 1056-11 D 9-8 (5)
Br B g Victor Ludorum - Petit Trianon Oisin Murphy J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Select Bloodstock Ltd JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulefforttomakeawinningreappearanceatWolverhampton(8.6f)andimprovedagaintofollowupintraditionally strongEsherCupatSandown(1m,good)4weeksago Raisedanother5lbbutfurtherprogressisn’truledout. TFRHHHHI BHA98
3 SUSPENDED SENTENCE (FR) (29) 64114-5 D 9-3 (9)
Br B c Without Parole - Silver Act (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J
O G C Myddelton, C F E Hill & Partner Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Elwick Stud Michael Bell Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonover1matRipon(noviceongoodtofirm)andSandown(nurseryonsoft)attheendoflastsummer.FourthinaFrenchListedraceonfinalstartbuthis 51/2lengthsfifthof7toLaureateCrowninEsherCupatSandown(1m,good)onreappearanceunderlineshismarkdemandsimprovement TFRHHIII BHA93
4 SOVEREIGN OCEAN (IRE) (148) 161- 9-1 (15)
Br B c Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Sea of Reality (IRE)
O Mr Fabio Manservigi
Paul Mulrennan J
Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Sandra Russell Marco Botti Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWon2offirst3starts(trainedbyIainJardinefirst2).Decisivewinnerof7fWolverhamptonnurseryonBoxingDay fornewyard Freshenedupsince.Hasthepotentialforbetteragainnowsteppingupto1mforthefirsttime TFRHHHII BHA91
5 VINCENZO PERUGGIA (IRE) (22) 310-20 9-1 (8)
Br Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Sliabh Luachra (IRE)
Laura Pearson J
O Amo Racing Limited Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Sports Invest UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWReadywinnerof7.5fBeverleynovice(goodtofirm)lastsummer.Resumedhisprogressionwhenlengthsecondof6on1mMusselburgh reappearancebutnotinthesameformwhenseventhof9attheNewmarketGuineasmeetingsince.Bouncebackneeded. TFRHHIII BHA91
6 SYNNERS KID (IRE) (15) 00011-6 D 9-1 (7)
Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Along The Shore (IRE) Kevin Stott J
O HDR Synners Kid Syndicate Lemos De Souza, Newmarket T
B Equorom Ltd Class1Personnel S TIMEFORMVIEWEndedhistimeforJosephO’Brienwithapairof1mnurserywinsinthemudinIrelandlastautumn.Returned withacreditablesixthof10in7fAscothandicapfornewyardbutitsuggestshismarkisonthehighside. TFRHHIII BHA91
7 LIGHTING THUNDER (GB) (14) 2-21 D 8-13 (3)
Br B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Hostess J
B Highclere Stud & Mrs Michelle Morris
NON-RUNNER
O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWNightofThundercoltwhohasmadeapromisingstart,finishingrunner-uponfirst2outingsbeforemakingitthirdtimeluckyinnovice atNottingham(8.3f,good)14daysago Hascheekpiecesaddedforhandicapdebut.Opentofurtherimprovement. TFRIIIII BHA89
8 WINDING STREAM (IRE) (29) 1-26 8-13 (17)
Br B c Almanzor (FR) - Joie de Vivre (FR) J
B Etreham/Riviera/Skymarc/G Zur Kuste
NON-RUNNER
Trifecta Rollover Race Hu
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
TIMEFORMVIEWDecisivewinneron7fSouthwelldebutlastyear.ShapedwellwhensecondtousefulBalzac(whoreceivedweight)in1mKemptonnoviceonreturn. Racedkeenlyinaclearleadforalongwayin11/4mClassicTrialatSandownsince.NONRUNNER TFRIIIII BHA89
9 PRINCLING (GB) (27) 22-1 D
(2)
Br B c Kingman - Frankellina Cieren Fallon J
O Mr A. E. Oppenheimer William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWKingmancoltwhoshapedwithabundantpromisewhenrunner-uponbothstartslastyearandmadenomistakewhen 1/4FforhisWetherbyreappearance(1m,goodtofirm)4weeksago Looksacoltofconsiderablepotential. TFRHHHHH BHA87
10 LANGSTONE (GB) (23) 5-11
Br Gr g Mayson - Volition (IRE)
8-11 (1)
Clifford Lee J
O Teme Valley & Aura Racing Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Clive Cox Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWHaslookedusefulwinning7fnovicesatDoncaster(goodtosoft)andKempton(all-weather)thisspring.Shouldbe moretocomeinhandicapsforayardnostrangertosuccessinthiscontest.Welldrawnandhighonthelist. TFRHHHHI BHA87
11 PENNYTIME (IRE) (38) D12 D BF
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Penny Pepper (IRE)
8-11 (10)
Jason Hart J
O VSGO Partners Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWRacedat1monall-weatherFirstpastthepostinaKemptonnoviceondebutinMarch(disqualifiedafterriderweighedinlight)beforewinningby41/4lengths atSouthwell10dayslater.Confirmedhe’susefulwhensecondunderapenaltybackatSouthwell.Switchestoturfforhandicapdebut. TFRHHHII
12 SPECIAL DIVIDEND (GB) (240) 1130-
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Dabble (IRE)
8-11 (13)
Sean Levey J
O Commercium II Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Mr G. S. Bishop Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon6fall-weathernovicesonfirst2starts Goodthirdof18inYorkEbormeetingnursery(7f,goodtofirm)onturfdebut.FoundoutinNewmarketGroup2on finalstartbutretainspotentialwithhandicapsinmind.Hashadgeldingandbreathingoperations(tonguetied)aheadofreappearance.
13 CREST OF
FIRE
(IRE) (58) 52432-1 D
Br Gr g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Chicita Banana
8-10 (11)
Edward Greatrex J
O Crest Racing IX Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Mrs Margaret Sinanan Crest Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWEndedhis2-y-ocampaignontheupandcontinuedthattrendwithawide-marginsuccessin1mSouthwellmaiden onreappearance.Enterscalculationsforayarddevelopingastrongrecordintophandicaps. TFR
14 ASTRAZAR (IRE) (36) 42411-0
8-9 (4)
Br B g Starman - Zara Mac (IRE) Kieran Shoemark J
O Dubai Thoroughbred Racing Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Mr Joseph Kennedy James Hambro & Partners LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtowinover5f/6fonhisfirst5startsbut2-2whensteppedupto7flastautumn,includingavaluableconditionseventatYork.Notseentobesteffect (deniedarunatavitalstage)whenninthof14inhandicapatNewbury(7f,good)onreappearance36daysago Firstattemptat1m. TFRHHIII
15 JAMESTOWN (IRE) (26) 422
8-9 (16)
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Posh Claret Nathan Crosse J
O MRC International David Marnane, Ireland T
B Grasshopper Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingindividual,chasinghometheusefulBobbyMcGeeinmaidenatGowran(7f,soft)andhandicap atNaas(1m,good)thisspring.Looksonacompetitivemarkbutstall16couldbeawkward. TFRHHHII
16 STANTON (IRE) (22) 322-31 D
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Jeva (IRE)
O Stall Perlen Ab
B John Yarr
8-9 (14)
Sam Hitchcott J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonpromisingthirdof12in1mNewmarkethandicaponreappearancewhenopeninghisaccountina similarracebackthereattheGuineasmeeting.Likelytogiveitanothergoodshot. TFRHHHII BHA85
17 BLUE COURVOISIER (GB) (15) 12-24 BF
Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Priceless
O A D Spence & I Madueke
8-7 (6)
Lauren Young (5) J
Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Mr Alan Spence & Sunderland Holdings Spreadex Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedformwhensecond(StAntonthird)of12on1mNewmarkethandicapdebut/reappearanceinApril.Onlyfourth11ofatAscot(1m,goodtofirm) sincebutcanberatedabitbetterthantheresulthavingfaredbestofthoseriddenclosetothepace.Oneof2likelytypesinthisforCliveCox. TFRHHHHI BHA83
DECLARED RUNNERS 17 2025: TEROOMM (IRE) 3 9 6 Silvestre De Sousa 3-1 (RogerVarian) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 12. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 12. Stewards Note:
ASTRAZAR: Following its run on 17/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
ProbableS.P’s: 7-2 Princling (GB), 7-1 Crest ofFire (IRE), 15-2 Laureate Crown (IRE), 14-1 StAnton (IRE), 16-1 Langstone (GB), Blue Courvoisier (GB), 20-1 Astrazar (IRE), 28-1 Vincenzo Peruggia (IRE), 33-1 Sovereign Ocean (IRE), Penny Time (IRE), Jamestown (IRE), 40-1 Suspended Sentence (FR), 50-1 SirAlbert (IRE), Special Dividend (GB), 100-1 Synners Kid (IRE)
PRINCLING’snoviceformlooksstrong,particularlyhissecondtothesmartYazinatNewmarketlastautumn,and an opening mark of 87 could easily underestimate this promising son of Kingman. Clive Cox has a good record inthisracesohispairLangstoneandBlueCourvoisier,wholiketheselectionhavehandylowdraws,couldprovide the main opposition. EsherCup winnerLaureate Crown completes the shortlist.
EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS
Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered
3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2
5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
THE WILLIAM HILL SANDY LANE STAKES
(CLASS 1) (GROUP 2)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £165000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£73524,2nd£30179,3rd£15098,4th£7541,5th£3779,6th£1881. (PenaltyValue£93571.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Haggas (49 wins from 196 runners, 25%) runs DIVISION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (12 wins from 70 runners, 17%) runs FIVE WAYS
FANCYTHAT: K Ryan won this race in 2019 and 2024 The stable runs ROCK ON THUNDER today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: BRUSSELS trained by A O’Brien, Ireland.
1 AQPAN (IRE) (7) 22-160
(8)
Br Br c Blue Point (IRE) - Testimony Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr Nurlan Bizakov Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Awbeg Stud Sumbe Sas S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkinamaidenatSouthwellinMarch.RanhisbestracewhensixthintheGreenhaminAprilbut lackedpacewheneighthof10inaListedraceoverthistripatNewbury7daysago Toughtask.
2 BRUSSELS (GB) (22) 24222-6 D 9-2 (1)
Br B or Br c Wootton Bassett - Fond Words (IRE)
Sean Levey J
O Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/Westerberg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T
B Haras des Trois Chapelles
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up3timesinGroupcompanylastautumnbutonlysixthof8atAscotinaGroup3onreturnfrom6monthsoff22daysago.Makesarelatively quickreturnbuthailsfromtopyardthathasseenafewoftheirchargesneedtheirreappearancerunssohe’snotonetowriteoff TFRHHHII BHA109
3 COPPULL (GB) (22) 13153-1 D
(6)
Br B c Bated Breath - Springwood Drive Rossa Ryan J
O Mr David W. Armstrong Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Highfield Farm LLP Highfield Farm LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEWThirdintheMiddleParklastSeptemberbeforea7-monthbreakandthenreturnedintopformwhenwinningaGroup3atAscot22daysago.Should oncemorebeinthemixbackuptoGroup2levelbutdidenjoytacticaladvantageslasttimeandmaynotconfirmthatformwithDivision. TFRHHHII BHA110
4 DIVISION (GB) (22) 21115-3 CD 9-2 (4)
Br B c Kingman - Pepita (IRE) Cieren Fallon J
O Wathnan Racing
William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Rockcliffe Stud Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonoverC&DinSeptemberandpeakedasa2-y-owhenwinningListedraceatYork.Tookformupanotchwhengoodthirdof8inGroup3atAscotonreturn from7monthsoff22daysago,finishingclosebehindCoppulldespitenotgettingraceruntosuit,andhe’swellfanciedtoreversetheform. TFRHHHHH BHA106
5 FIVE WAYS (GB) (21) 4114-0 D 9-2 (2)
Br B c Kameko (USA) - Rosie Briar
O Dr J. A. E. Hobby
Jason Watson J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Dr J. A. E. Hobby Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedpromisinglastyearwhenwinningtwiceandthenfinishingfourthof9intheMiddleParkonfinalouting.Unsuitedbythedropbackto5fwhen seventhof14inaGroup3atNewmarketonreturnfrom7monthsoff21daysagoandhasabittofindforallreturnto6fissuretohelp TFRHHHII BHA104
6 ROCK ON
THUNDER
(IRE) (245) 10226- D 9-2 (5)
Br B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Boston Rocker (IRE) Kevin Stott J
O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B J. Hanly, A. Stroud & Skymarc Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWBestracelastyearwhenclosesecondintheGimcrackatYorklastAugust(notstrongform)butranmodestlywhensixthof8 inaGroup2atNewburyinSeptemberonsoftground.Facesstifftaskonreturn,butdryinggroundwillhelp TFR
7 SPICY MARG (GB) (20) 51041-0 D
(7)
Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Main Desire (IRE) Oisin Murphy J
O Elb Bloodstock Ltd Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Branton Court Stud LLP GB Helicopters S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulfillywhoendedher2-y-ocampaignwitha6fListedsuccessandsheranaswellascouldbeasexpectedwhen highlytriedin1000GuineasatNewmarketonrecentreturnfrom6monthsoff Dropsbackintrip/classhere. TFRHHIII BHA103
8 VENETIAN SUN (IRE) (20) 11113-0 D 8-13 (3)
Br B f Starman - Johara (IRE) Clifford Lee J
O Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Tally-Ho Stud Jamestown Analytics S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonfirst4startsat5f/6fbeforethirdintheMoyglareonfinal2-y-ostartinSeptember.Likelystretchedbystepupto1mwhen11thof19inthe 1000Guineasonrecentreturnfrom8monthsoffShouldbefitterandthisdropto6flookssuretosuitsoshe’sonetotakeseriously TFRHHHHI BHA114
RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
Stewards Note:
DIVISION: Following its run on 1/5/2026 it was reported that the horse reared and was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Division (GB), 11-4 Venetian Sun (IRE), 6-1 Coppull (GB), 10-1 Spicy Marg (GB), 11-1 Brussels (GB), 14-1 Rock On Thunder (IRE), 18-1 Five Ways (GB), 33-1 Aqpan (IRE)
DIVISION can resume winning ways after showing improved form when third in a Group 3 at Ascot 22 days ago, looking unlucky after blowing the start and he should prove up to reversing that form with Coppull. Venetian Sun drops back to 6f having struggled at 7f+ and could well prove his biggest danger
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for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £165000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£73524,2nd£30179,3rd£15098,4th£7541,5th£3779,6th£1881. (PenaltyValue£93571.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Haggas
(49 wins from 196 runners, 25%) runs FIRST INSTINCT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (12 wins from 106 runners, 11%) runs ARGENTINE TANGO
FANCYTHAT: C Cox won this race in 2016, 2017 and 2024
The stable runs SHAGRAAN today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: AMERICAN AFFAIR trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 214 miles.
1 KHAADEM (IRE) (56) 03130-0 D
Br B or Br g Dark Angel (IRE) - White Daffodil (IRE) Jason Watson J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Yeomanstown Stud JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWTen-year-oldwholastwonatKeenelandinOctober Failedtolandablowwhenninthof11atMeydaninMarch andnowdropsbackto5fwithblinkersremoved.Settostruggleagainstyoungerrivals.
2 ASFOORA (AUS) (21) 50101-0 D 8 9-8 (5)
Br B m Flying Artie (AUS) - Golden Child (AUS) Oisin Murphy J
O Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd Lemos De Souza, Newmarket T
B Noor Elaine Farm Class1Personnel S
TIMEFORMVIEWOneofthetopsprintersaroundwhowonGroup1swearingblinkersatYorkinAugustandLongchampinOctober.Shapedasifneedingtherunwithoutthe equipmentwhenonlytenthof14inaGroup3atNewmarket21daysagoandwilldobetterhere,thoughoncemoregoeswithoutheadgear TFRHHHHI BHA114
3 AMERICAN AFFAIR
(GB) (10) 0/1151-0 D 6 9-6 (10)
Br B g Washington DC (IRE) - Classy Anne Paul Mulrennan J
O Barraston Racing & Mr J S Goldie Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B John McGrandles Jim Goldie Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWVerylikeablesprinterwhoimprovedagainlastseason,winning3ofhis4starts,includingtheKingCharlesIIIStakesatRoyalAscot(5f)inJune.Wasoff 11monthsafterthatsuccessandneededtherunwhendownfieldonrecentreappearance.Returnsquicklyandshoulddoalotbetter TFRHHHHI BHA113
4
GETREADYTORUMBLE
(GB) (26) 32213-3 D 4 9-6 (1)
Br Gr g Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) - El Che Callum Rodriguez J
O Norman Court Stud Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B P Taplin & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Norman Court Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWShapedwellwhenthirdof15inListedcompanyatNaas26daysagoonhisreturnfrom7monthsoff,notgettingaclearrun over1foutanddeniedarunagaininthefinal1f Plentymoreonhisplateuppedinclasshere,though. TFRHHHII BHA101
5 JAKAJARO (IRE) (9) 3550-11 D
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Summer Flower (IRE)
O Mrs Fitri Hay
5 9-6 (7)
Edward Greatrex J
Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Godolphin JMH Group S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedfroma5-monthbreakwithback-to-backhandicapwinsatNewmarketinAprilandYork9daysago.Thelattersawhimrunouta mostimpressivewinnerofa21-runnereventandhelookswellworththisstepbackupingrade.Thrivingandlookssuretogowell. TFRHHHHI BHA108
6 JM JUNGLE (IRE) (21) 23160-4 CD 6 9-6 (9)
Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - The Shrew Jason Hart J
O MPS Racing Ltd & The Ayrshire Tradesmen
John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Lodge Park Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheleapfromhandicapstopatterncompanylastseason,winningtheKingGeorgeatGoodwood,andshapedwithpromise whenfourthof14inaGroup3atNewmarketafter7monthsoff21daysago C&Dwinnerwhoenterscalculations. TFRHHHII BHA110
7 NIGHT RAIDER (IRE) (21) 06450-1 D 5 9-6 (6)
Br Br g Dark Angel (IRE) - Dorraar (IRE)
O Wathnan Racing
Clifford Lee J
K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Linden Bloodstock Ltd Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
TIMEFORMVIEWGeldedandoff7monthsbeforemakinganimpressivewinningreturninaGroup3atNewmarket21daysago.Veryspeedyindividualwho wasseverallengthsclearapproachingthefinal1fthatdayandhe’ssuretotakeplentyofpeggingbackreturnedtoGroup2level. TFR
8 SHAGRAAN (IRE) (21) 04121-3 CD 5 9-6 (4)
Br Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Annie Fior (IRE) Rossa Ryan J
O J & A Young (Racing) Limited Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Brendan & Anthony Murphy Jayplas S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwiceaListedwinnerin2025forMichaelApplebyandshapedwellbeforefitnesstoldonrecentstabledebutwhenthirdof14 inaGroup3atNewmarketafter7monthsoff21daysago C&Dwinnerwhocanremaincompetitive. TFR
9 BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND (GB) (13) 2/012-30 D 5 9-3 (12)
Br Gr m Twilight Son - Babylon Lane
Kevin Stott J
O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Rosyground Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWRespectablethirdof14inaListedraceatBathinAprilbutwentthewrongwayfromthatwhenlastof9atLongchamp inaGroup313daysago Likelyfacesastifftaskhereandwillbebetteroffbackagainstherownsex. TFR
10 FIRST INSTINCT (GB) (21) 25410-0 C D 4 9-3 (3)
Br Br f Bated Breath - Proportional
O Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company
B Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company
Cieren Fallon J
William Haggas, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWWonGroup3atNewburyonsoftlastSeptemberbutdidn’tmakemuchofanimpactwhenninthof14inGroup3atNewmarket onreturnfrom7monthsoff21daysago PreviouscoursewinnerbutfacesatoughtaskuppedtoaGroup2. TFRHHHII BHA106
11 FROSTAT DAWN (USA) (21) 12430-0 C D 5 9-3 (8)
Br Gr or Ro m Frosted (USA) - Hawana (USA)
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori
B Rabbah Bloodstock LLC
Sean Levey J
William Knight, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartperformerwhopeakedwhenrunner-upintheKingCharlesIIIStakesatRoyalAscotinJuneandprovedconsistentthroughlastseason.Shapedasifneeding runwhen13thof14inaGroup3atNewmarketonrecentreturnfrom7monthsoffFirst-timecheekpiecesreplacevisorandmayshowmore. TFRHHHII BHA108
12 MGHEERA (GB) (13) 12065-6 CD
6 9-3 (11)
Br B m Zoustar (AUS) - Blue Aegean Kieran Shoemark J
O Lord Lloyd Webber and Arthur Mitchell Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B David Redvers & Framont Ltd James Hambro & Partners LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartmarewhowonthisracelastyearandwillstripfitterforrecentsixthof9inaGroup3atLongchamp13daysagowhennot helpedbyawidedraw Regularlystartsslowly,however,anditwillbeafineachievementtorepeatlastyear’strick. TFRHHHII BHA105
13 ARGENTINE TANGO (GB) (21) 0630-44 D
3 8-9 (2)
Br B f Mattmu - Showdanse Duran Fentiman J
O Bearstone Stud Limited Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Bearstone Stud Holdcroft Motor Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’twonin9runsand,thoughsheranwellwhenfourthinaGroup3atChantillyinApril,eventhatdemands plentyofprogressandlatestrunwhenfourthatGoodwoodsuggestsshefacesatoughtaskhere. TFRHIIII BHA97
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
2025: MGHEERA 5 9 3 William Buick 10-1 (Ed Walker) 11 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 11.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Night Raider (IRE), 13-2 Asfoora (AUS), American Affair (GB), 10-1 Jakajaro (IRE), 12-1 Shagraan (IRE), Frost At Dawn (USA), Mgheera (GB), 14-1 Jm Jungle (IRE), 16-1 Beautiful Diamond (GB), 22-1 Getreadytorumble (GB), First Instinct (GB), 28-1 Khaadem (IRE), 50-1 Argentine Tango (GB)
SMARTER
NIGHT RAIDER blitzed his rivals when making a winning return in a Group 3 at Newmarket on recent reappearance and he’s going to prove very hard to peg back once more. AmericanAffairwon a Group 1 at RoyalAscot inJune but needed his comeback run atYork 10 days ago, so much better is expected while Jakajaro is thriving and can make an impact back in Group company.
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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Johnston (12 wins from 97 runners, 12%) runs POLE STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (7 wins from 42 runners, 17%) runs HUMBLE SPARK LONGESTTRAVELLER: HUMBLE SPARK trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 214 miles.
1 PRYDWEN (IRE) (13) 0-602
Br B g Camelot - Honey Hunter (IRE) Oisin Murphy J
O Blue Starr Racing & Keith Breen
George Scott, Newmarket T
B Honey Hunter Syndicate JS Bloodstock Consultancy S TIMEFORMVIEWDidwelltonotchaneleventhcareerwinoverashorter-than-idealtripatRiponandhavingnotbeendisgracedwhenfifthinaGermanGroup2 atHoppegarten(2m)lasttime,hemakessomeappealbackinahandicapwithOisinMurphytakingover.
2 YASHIN (IRE) (20) 10606-0 D
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Mirdhak
O Mizons, Bakers & Lewitts
B Mr Gerry Byrne
Ross Coakley J
Michael Bell, Newmarket T
Michael Bell Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tkickedonfromlastyear’sSagarowinanddespiteagoodrecordfresh,hedidn’trunmuchofaraceon seasonalreappearanceatNewmarket Hardlyasignofconfidencethatblinkers/hoodarefitted,either
3 TASHKHAN (IRE) (196) 0/66000- C 8 9-10 (1)
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Tarziyna (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J
O Mr P. Boyle
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
Brian Ellison, Malton T
Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerbackin2021butit’shardtobeconfidentgivenhe’sonlytastedsuccessonceontheFlatsince, forallhearrivesonthebackofacreditablefirstseasonoverhurdles.
4 BLAZEON FIVE (GB) (36) 4111-62 D 8 9-4 (8)
Br B m Indian Haven - Precision Five Rossa Ryan J
O Calne Engineering Ltd Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Calne Engineering Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFollowedupAscot/Nottinghamwinswithacareer-bestsuccesstolandthehat-trickatSouthwellinDecemberand whilebackontrackwhensecondof6atNewburylasttime,thatformisunlikelytobegoodenoughhere. TFRHHHII BHA92
5 POLE STAR (GB) (20) 1650-43 C
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Lunar Maria
(4)
Jason Hart J
O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSolidformwhensuccessful3timeslastseasonandsteppedforwardfromhisreappearancewhenthird(inafirst-timevisor) atNewmarket(13/4m).Hasalwaysshapedasthough2mwillbehistripandreturnstoslightlycalmerwaters TFRHHHII BHA89
6 ALMUHIT (IRE) (49) 11230-6 C D 7 8-11 (11)
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ezima (IRE)
Sean Levey J
O The Cheeky Pups Faye Bramley, Lambourn T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedafine2025,winningtwiceatNewburybeforeholdinghisownincompetitivestayinghandicapsatAscot/York,and meritsseriousconsiderationonthebackofafinefourthina24-runnerhandicaphurdleatthePunchestownFestival.
7 ZINC WHITE (IRE) (295) 100//530-
(9)
Br Gr g Vadamos (FR) - Chinese White (IRE) Laura Pearson J
O Mr S. Beetham Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
B Skymarc Farm
TIMEFORMVIEW3-timewinnerintestingconditionsearlierinhiscareerbuthasclearlyhadproblems,havingbeenamiss onfinalstartforIanWilliamsinAugustlastyear TFRHIIII
8 PREMIERE LIGNE (FR) (588) 122220/-
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Realism (USA) Tyler Heard J
O Caveat Emptor Partnership
B S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al
Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEWHadbeenshapingupwellinstayinghandicapsin2024butfinisheddownthefieldintheCesarewitch whenlastseeninOctoberofthatyearanda19-monthabsenceisnaturallyaconcern.
9 VENEZUELAN (IRE) (229) 234122- 4 8-7 (10)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Santa Teresa (IRE) Sam Hitchcott J
O Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
B Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonathinLingfieldmaidenpriortofinishingsecondinconsecutive11/2mhandicapsatNewmarket/Wolverhampton.SubsequentlysoldfromtheRalphBeckettyard for90,000gns,andwhileworthagooverstayingtrips,thisrepresentsastepupingrade.Cheekpiecesreplacevisorforstabledebut. TFRHHHII BHA82
10 HERMETIC (GB) (10) 5114-4 D 4 8-6 (7)
Br Gr g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Lunch Lady Edward Greatrex J
O John Nicholls Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Wertheimer et Frere Floplast Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWPhysically-imposingtypewhowasprogressivewhenwinningtwice(includingover2m)from4startsforChristopheFerland,andhavingjoinedacapablenewyard for€105,000,hefinishedanencouragingfourthinacompetitive11/2mYorkhandicaponreturn.Looksveryinterestingbackupintrip. TFRHHHHH BHA81
11 OURO PRETO (FR) (8) 36610-0 5 8-5 (5)
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Harem Mistress (IRE) Aiden Brookes J
O Miss V. E. Renwick Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Jean-Paul Cayrouze & Haras Bonne Chance Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWA3-timewinnerforM.Delzangles,hefinishedwellheldonstabledebut/reappearanceatHamilton(11f) lastweek,andhopesareseeminglypinnedonasignificantstepupintrip
12 HUMBLE SPARK (IRE) (8) 554422 BF
Br B g Acclamation - Maiden Approach
79
Lauren Young (5) J
O Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Rbr Bloodstock Jim Goldie Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWHold-uptypewhofinishedsecondinamodestly-runrenewalofthisrace12monthsagoandhe’slookedasgoodaseverwithconsecutiverunner-upfinishes atHamiltonthismonth.Morelikelytogetagoodpaceinabiggerfieldhereandmakesplentyofappealoffahandymark. TFRHHHHI BHA78
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: CABALLO DE MAR (IRE) 4 9 1 Callum Shepherd 10-11 (George Scott) 6 ran
Hood, Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Visor worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 9, 12. Stewards Note:
ZINC WHITE: Following its run on 1/8/2025 it was reported that the horse finished lame.
PREMIERE LIGNE: Following its run on 12/10/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Humble Spark (IRE), 5-1 Pole Star (GB), Hermetic (GB), 8-1 Prydwen (IRE), 10-1 Blazeon Five (GB), 12-1Almuhit (IRE), 16-1 Venezuelan (IRE), 20-1 Premiere Ligne (FR), 28-1 Ouro Preto (FR), 33-1Yashin (IRE),Tashkhan (IRE), 40-1 Zinc White (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
Expensive French recruit HERMETIC is very much unexposed as a stayer and is taken to notch a third careerwin from only 6 starts. Humble Spark is 6lb lowerthan when runner-up in this race 12 months ago and may get a stronger pace to aim at this time, with Almuhit expected to be firmly in the mix, just as he was in similar handicaps last year
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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)
LEADINGCOURSETRAINER(20-25):C Cox
(16wins from 95 runners, 17%) runsAKIRRA TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST14DAYS):TEasterby (12wins from 106 runners, 11%) runsHANNEYGIRL & UNDERTHERADAR LONGESTTRAVELLER:JUSTMYLUCKtrained by LPerratt, East Kilbride, 200 miles.
1 BURDETT ESTATE (IRE) (60) 31-3 D
Br B c Bungle Inthejungle - Pop Art (IRE)
O Mr Harry Redknapp
(5)
Jason Watson J
Brian Toomey, Chalfont St Giles T
B Herbertstown House Stud Harringtons Builders PLC S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedmarkedlyfromdebutwhenlandinga10-runnerWolverhamptonnoviceinDecemberandshapedasifbetterfortherunwhenlastof3behind MerlierthereinMarch.Goeshandicappingandtriesturfforthefirsttimehere,anditwouldbenosurprisewerehecapableofbetter
2 AKIRRA (IRE) (173) 415214- D 9-9 (9)
Br B g Kodiac - Wish For Me (IRE)
Rossa Ryan J
O Mr I. Madueke Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B N. Hartery
TIMEFORMVIEWWonamaidenatWolverhamptoninNovemberbutdisappointedwhenfourthof6backinahandicapthereat11/8thefollowingmonth.Notseensince andgeldedintheinterim,buttheyardisgoingextremelywell,sothemarketshouldproveinformativeonhisturfreturn.
3 HANNEY GIRL (GB) (8) 1256-05 D 9-7 (7)
Br B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Holloa Duran Fentiman J
O Thames Ceilings Ltd
B Tibthorpe Stud
Tim Easterby, Malton T
Thames Ceilings Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedtolandaBeverleymaidenandRiponnursery,bothover5f,lastsummerandsteppeduponherreappearancewhen13/4lengths fifthof17toFortificationatYork8daysago Wasunabletodominatethere,though,andagainfacescompetitionfortheleadhere. TFRHHHII BHA78
4 SANDS OF JOSEPI (IRE) (154) 4014- D 9-6 (6)
Br B g Sands of Mali (FR) - Fauneta (FR)
O Mr Joseph Bell & Partner
B Ballyhane
Harry Russell J
Brian Ellison, Malton T
Brian Ellison Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWonatSouthwelllastNovemberbutprovedtoofreewhenlastof4inanurseryatNewcastlethefollowingmonth. Absentsinceandneedstoprovehimselfequallyaseffectiveonturf Wearsfirst-timehood. TFRHIIII BHA77
5 JUSTMYLUCK (GB) (50) 523-150 D 9-4 (2)
Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Balayage (IRE)
O Mr David Orr
Paul Mulrennan J
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T
B Promenade Bloodstock Limited North Allerton Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWWonover5fatNewcastleinJanuarybuthasfoundthingstougherinbettercompanysince.Backdownintrip, heneedstorediscoverhisearlierformnowreturningtoturf TFRHHIII BHA75
6 NOBLE VOW (IRE) (11) 432-531
Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Go Angellica (IRE)
9-4 (1)
Sean Levey J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Lynch Bages, Camas Park & Summerhill B/S JMH Group S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedtogetoffthemarkatBath11daysagoattheseventhattempt.Lookstohavebeenletofflightly bytheassessoronhisreturntohandicapsand,withalikelystrongpacetosuit,heshouldgoveryclose. TFRHHHHH BHA75
7 BINTARYANA (GB) (16) 5-12
(3)
Br B f Showcasing - Harryana To Oisin Murphy J
O Salhia Stud Limited William Knight, Newmarket T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud TIMEFORMVIEWWona6fmaidenatNottinghaminApril.Ranwellunderapenaltywhensecondof6atSouthwell16daysago,despitenotsettlingthroughtheearlystages. Thedropto5fandlikelihoodofastrongpacetoaimshouldsuitandbookingofOisinMurphycanhardlybeviewedasanegative. TFRHHHHI BHA75
8 YELLOW DIAMONDS (IRE) (19) 44321-0 D 9-2 (4)
Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Flaming Princess (IRE) Ryan Sexton J
O Verity, Pritchard & Simpson Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Irish National Stud David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedasajuvenile,culminatingwithawinatMusselburghlastOctober.Unseatedherriderbeforethestartandwas wellheldonstabledebutatBeverley19daysagoafter7monthsoff Needstoleavethateffortwellbehindtofigure. TFRHHIII BHA73
9 UNDER THE RADAR (IRE) (259) 150020- D 9-1 (8)
Br Br g Profitable (IRE) - Rio Festival (USA)
O Fine Claret Racing & Ptnr
Clifford Lee J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Roundhill Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWWonaThirsknovicesecondtimeupasajuvenilebutfailedtobuildonitthereafterandhasabittoprove onreturnfrom259daysoff(hasbeengelded)
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHIII BHA72
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Hood worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Running for the first time since Gelding No 2, 9.
Stewards Note:
BURDETT ESTATE: Following its run on 24/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Noble Vow (IRE), 4-1 Bintaryana (GB), 13-2 Burdett Estate (IRE), 8-1 Akirra (IRE), 9-1 Hanney Girl (GB), 14-1 Sands of Josepi (IRE), 16-1 Yellow Diamonds (IRE), Under The Radar (IRE), 20-1 Justmyluck (GB)
NOBLE VOW looks to have been let off lightly bythe handicapper on the back of a decisive maiden win and is taken to capitalise. Bintaryana and Burdett Estate both appeal as the type with more to offer and rate the chief threats.
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £18500
Owners Prize Money 1st £7894, 2nd £3946, 3rd £1974, 4th £986. (PenaltyValue £9990)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Haggas (49 wins from 196 runners, 25%) runs ETERNAL FORCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runs ETERNAL FORCE LONGESTTRAVELLER: STAR ANTHEM trained by C Cox, Hungerford, 192 miles.
1 ETERNAL FORCE (GB) (56) 42111-0 CD 4
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Ghaziyah Cieren Fallon J
O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastseasonfirmlyontheup,goingawayatthefinishwhenbringingupthehat-trickinaC&DhandicapinOctober Couldrunonlyrespectably whenseventhintheLincolnonreappearancebutthatwasfarfromabackwardstepandgoodchancehecanregaintheprogressivethread. TFR
2 ANCIENT ROME (USA) (35) 03000-0 D
Br B or Br g War Front (USA) - Gagnoa (IRE) Clifford Lee J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartperformerathisbestbutlargelyfoundthingstoughlastyear.Canhavealineputthroughlastmonth’sSpringCupreappearance, barelycomingoffthebridlehavingneverhadroomtofullyopenup Markhaseasedalittlemoreaheadofthis. TFRHHIII BHA95
3 NIZAM (FR) (35) 02156-0 D 4 9-9 (8)
Br B g Pinatubo (IRE) - Nausha Faleh Bughenaim J
O Macable Partnership Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Sumbe Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof3ofhis9startsinFrance,mostrecentlylandinga1mDeauvillehandicaplastsummer.Wentwithoutheadgear(againdiscarded) after5monthsoffwhendownthefieldinlastmonth’sSpringCupandthispromisestorevealagooddealmore.
4 BOBBY BENNU (IRE) (217) 302550- D 5 9-7 (1)
Br Gr g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Clenaghcastle Lady (IRE) Robbie Downey J
O Middleham Park Racing XLIII Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Mr D. McCarthy Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWHadanupanddown2025havingwon3timesasa3-y-obutatleaststartsoffnewseasonbelowhis winningmarkandstablehittingformatjusttherighttime. TFRHHHII BHA93
5 MR SWIVELL (GB) (14) 21020-0 D 5 9-7 (10)
Br B g City Light (FR) - How High The Sky (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Mr Stuart Wood Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T
B Whatton Manor Stud & Robert Cornelius Tote, KPF Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDidwelllastseason,winning3timesandnotseentobesteffectinCambridgeshireonfinalstartinSeptember.Shapedasifneedinghisrecent reappearancerunwhenseventhatLingfield(7.5f,goodtofirm)2weeksagobutwillneedtostepupplentyonthattofeaturehere. TFRHHIII BHA93
6 RHOSCOLYN (GB) (21) 0604-50 C D
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Zeyran (IRE)
8 9-7 (4)
Kevin Stott J
O The Horse Watchers David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Mrs J. E. Laws Timeform S TIMEFORMVIEWLandedasixthGoodwoodsuccessintheGoldenMilelastsummer.Mixedbagthereafterbutconfirmedheretainsallhisability whenfifthatThirskinApril.Notsogoodlasttimebutgiveunderfoothereabigplusandhe’s3lbbelowlastwinningmark. TFRHHHII BHA93
7 STAR ANTHEM (IRE) (14) 00300-0 4 9-6 (6)
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Ihtifal Paul Mulrennan J
O The Stargazers Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B P. Moloney Ltd Clive Cox Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbutremainswithonlyamaidenwintohisnameandfollowingabreathingoperation/6monthsoff,hefinishedwellheldinthe VictoriaCupatAscotatthestartofthemonth.Hadadifficultdrawonthatoccasionbutothersmorepersuasiveinanycase. TFRHHIII BHA92
8 GOD OF WAR (GB) (17) 10-4405 4 9-5 (9)
Br B g Mohaather - Lady Freyja Rossa Ryan J
O Moulton Racing Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B Jon A. Thompson Moulton Nurseries Garden Centre S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulfroma2lbhighermarkatSandown(7f,soft)lastsummerandpostedeasilyhisbesteffortofpresentcampaign whenfifthatChester(7.5f)17daysago Looksworthyofanothercrackat1monbalanceandhe’snotoutofthings. TFRHHHII BHA91
9 MAEVA (GB) (36) 34116-5 D 4 9-4 (11)
Br Ch f Territories (IRE) - Tessie Oisin Murphy J
O Mr Mervyn Ayers Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
B Executive Bloodlines
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedswitchedtohandicaps,landingback-to-back1mcontestsatChelmsford/SandownlastsummerFarfromdisgracedwhen sixthinFrenchListedcontestonfinaloutingbutstruggledfrommuch-inflatedmarkonlastmonth’sWolverhamptonreturn. TFRHHHII BHA90
10 STEM (IRE) (35) 1/3022-0 4 9-3 (12)
Br B g Calyx - Princess Cleopatra (USA) Jason Watson J
O Mrs Johnny de la Hey
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Camas Park, Summerhill & Oak Tree Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonlystartat2yrsandrunner-upon3ofhis4startslastseason,shapingwithabundantpromisewhenchasinghomeEternalForceat Newbury(1m,soft)inSeptemberEntitledtobesharperforlastmonth’sreappearanceandforecastconditionslookfirmlyinhisfavour TFRHHHHH BHA89
11 TILTED KILT (FR) (22) 3020-10 D
Br Ch g Persian King (IRE) - Loire (FR)
O Rathmoy Racing
4 9-1 (5)
Sean Levey J
William Knight, Newmarket T
B Sun Bloodstock S.A.R.L William Knight Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBenefitedfromtheeaseinclassandenhancedgoodrecordfreshwhensuccessfulatSouthwell(1m)inApril.However, notinsameformbackinastrongercompanyatAscotsinceandpresentmarkdemandsthatbitmore. TFRHHHII BHA87
12
HOT CASH (GB)
(7) 5654-02 D 4 8-13 (7)
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Spirit of Appin
O Six or Sticks (TDH)
B Wellsummers Farm
Callum Rodriguez J
Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontheCarlisleBelloffthismarklastsummerFormgraduallytailedoffthereafterbutshowedbenefitoflastmonth’sNewburyreappearance whengoingdownnarrowlyatThirsk(1m)lastweek.Hasconditionsinhisfavouragainandhe’sanotherfanciedtobeinthemix. TFRHHHII BHA
13 MIAMI MATRIX (IRE) (17) 11002-4 D
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Duchess of Danzig (GER)
(3)
Kieran Shoemark J
O The Matrix Partnership Patrick Morris, Prescot T
B Nicholas Hartery & Irish National Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinnerforHugoPalmerlastseasonandmadeanencouragingreturnfornewyardfollowing8monthsoff whenfourthatChester(7f)17daysago Canpayhiswayagainthiscampaignonthatevidence.
HHHII BHA85
14 PADUA (IRE) (289) 20/5414- C 4 8-9 (14)
Br B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Heart Power Edward Greatrex J
O P. C. J. Dalby & R. D. Schuster
Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Kildaragh Stud Bridgend Hotel S
TIMEFORMVIEWFree-goingsortwhoshowedimprovedformallowedtostrideonwhenmakingallover7fhereinJuly.However,didn’tgetawaywithfailingtosettle whenfourthoverthattriponfinalstartinAugust.Appealsasthetypetobenefitfromasubsequentgeldingoperation. TFRHHHII BHA81
15 IT’SNEVERJUSTONE (GB) (35) 1005-44
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Nigella
O Ian O’Connor & The Fox and Hounds
4 8-8 (2)
Laura Pearson J
David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B Mickley Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinnerof7fhandicapslastsummerandhasreturnedingoodnick,matchingDoncasterreappearancefourth whenfillingsamespotatThirsk5weeksago Stepsbackupto1mnowandothersappealmoreforwinpurposes. TFRHHHII BHA80
DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2025: GREATCHIEFTAIN (IRE) 4 9 3William Buick 11-4 (Paul & OliverCole) 11 ran Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 9, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 11. Running for the first time since Gelding No 14.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Eternal Force (GB), 5-1 Stem (IRE), 15-2 Hot Cash (GB), 11-1 God ofWar(GB), 14-1 Miami Matrix (IRE), 16-1 Bobby Bennu (IRE), Rhoscolyn (GB), It’sneverjustone (GB), 18-1 Tilted Kilt (FR), Padua (IRE), 22-1 Maeva (GB), 25-1 Ancient Rome (USA), 28-1 Mr Swivell (GB), 40-1 Star Anthem (IRE), 66-1 Nizam (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
STEM very much appeals as the type to step forward from his reappearance effort 5 weeks ago and,with his second behind re-opposing Eternal Force (meets him on 4lb betterterms) at Newbury in the autumn very strong form, all looks set fair for a bold showing with conditions in his favour Eternal Force is a big player despite top weight given his progression at 3 yrs, with Hot Cash another on the shortlist.
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The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026 Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.45 - THE WILLIAM HILL EPIC BOOST BRITISH EBF HEDGE OF OAK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34026 to the winning horse The second to receive £12900, the third £6456, the fourth £3216, the fifth £1614 and the sixth £810 for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race after August 31st, 2025 Enter by noon, May 18th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, afterAugust 31st, 2025, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb A cash prize will be presented to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 16 entries at £300 - Closed May 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26736; Second £10974; Third £5490; Fourth £2742; Fifth £1374; Sixth £684. (PenaltyValue £34026) A SS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.20 - THE WILLIAM HILL SILVER BOWL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510 for three yrs old only Enter by noon, May 18th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each race won 6lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 9lb Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. A perpetual trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until next May. A cash prize will be presented to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 32 entries at £500 - Closed May18th, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£40630;Second£20320;Third£10160;Fourth£5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (PenaltyValue £51540) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.58 - THE WILLIAM HILL SANDY LANE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £93571 to the winning horse The second to receive £35475, the third £17754, the fourth £8844, the fifth £4438 and the sixth £2227 for three yrs old only Enter by noon, May 18th and pay £1650 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2025, a winner of a Group 1 race 3lb A perpetual trophy will be presented to the winning owner to be held until next May. A cash prize will be presented to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 11 entries at £1650 - Closed May 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £73524; Second £30179; Third £15098; Fourth £7541; Fifth £3779; Sixth £1881. (Penalty Value £93571.50) A SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.30 - THE WILLIAM HILL TEMPLE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £93571 to the winning horse The second to receive £35475, the third £17754, the fourth £8844, the fifth £4438 and the sixth £2227 for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 5th and pay £495 stake, Confirm by noon, May 18th and pay £1155, Supplementary Entry by noon, May 18th and pay £8500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 9lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 6lb; fillies 9st 3lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2025, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb A perpetual trophy will be presented to the winning owner to be held until next May. A cash prize will be presented to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: Any supplementary entry fees will not be added to the TPF, but instead will be used to support the increases in Class 1 Minimum Values. 24 entries, 8 at £495, 16 at £1650. - Closed May 5th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £73524; Second £30179; Third £15098; Fourth £7541; Fifth £3779; Sixth £1881. (PenaltyValue £93571.50) A SS
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.05 - THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBBPlus RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23193 to the winning horse The second to receive £10876, the third £5440, the fourth £2718, the fifth £1359 and the sixth £679 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 73 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £225 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £45 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £180 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 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 at £225. - Closed May 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£18284; Second £9144;Third £4572; Fourth £2286; Fifth £1143; Sixth £572. (PenaltyValue £23193) SS
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.40 - THE WILLIAM HILL PRICE BOOSTS EVERY DAY 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 ifthe horse is rated 60 or lowerwith £48 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each race won 6lb A cash prize will be presented to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. 21 entries, 1 at £12 and 20 at £60 - Closed May 18th, 2026. 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 5.15 - THE WILLIAM HILL EACH WAY EXTRA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9990 to the winning horse The second to receive £4689, the third £2345 and the fourth £1172. 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) £92 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £74 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb A cash prize will be presented to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. 27 entries at £92. - Closed May 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7894; Second £3946; Third £1974; Fourth £986. (PenaltyValue £9990) SS
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
2026 FIXTURES
