SATURDAY 31 MAY 2025
WELCOME TO
A very warm welcome to Haydock Park for the Betfred John of Gaunt Sparkling Saturday Raceday.
Today, we are delighted to host our feature races on the card, the Group 3 Betfred Nifty 50 Lester Piggott Fillies’ Stakes and the Group 3 Betfred John Of Gaunt Stakes Both races are good tests for high class older horses, with both winners of last year’s renewals, Queen Of The Pride and Tiber Flow, respectively, going on to win at Group 2 level later in the season
This highlights the standard of horse we will get to see on track here today and I would like to wish all owners and trainers of horses running this afternoon the very best of luck for their races and for the remainder of the season
We are delighted to have Betfred sponsor all our races this afternoon, extending the long-standing relationship between the racecourse and Betfred. It is a privilege to welcome the team from Betfred this evening and I would love to wish them a memorable day.
Looking ahead, we have a very exciting race schedule this summer with our upcoming music evenings where we welcome Jamie Webster on Saturday 21st June, Tom Jones on Friday 4th July and Becky Hill on Friday 8th August Tickets and Hospitality are selling fast so if you haven’t already, I would encourage you to book soon to avoid disappointment. Full details of all our fixtures are available at www.thejockeyclub. co.uk/haydock
Finally, I would like to wish Mike Lake, from our grounds team, a very happy retirement having retired from the racecourse duties this week Mike has been at Haydock for 27 years and has been an incredibly hard-working and well-liked member of the team during his time We wish him all the best for his retirement
We hope you have a wonderful day with us, and we hope to welcome you back to other racedays throughout 2025
Warm wishes,
Simon Tonge General Manager
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RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found on page 47
Regional Director North West
Dickon White
General Manager
Simon Tonge
Regional Head of Racing - 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
Group Head of Hospitality
Claire Leonard
Group Head of Conference and Events
Charlotte Jones
Sales Service Manager
Lucy McCaffrey
Head of MarketingAintree and Haydock Park
James Rennard
Communications Lead
Sophie-May Clarke
Owners Liaison Manager
Vikki Mason
Head Groundsman
Karl Coghlin
Catering General Manager – Haydock Park
Stuart Griffin
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Simon Tonge
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Daniel Cooper & Amy Martin
Chairman
Nick Bannister
Committee Members
Mouse Barlow, Christopher Clay, Simon Copeland, Rosie Curran, Graham Dagnall, Conor McGinn, Gary Middlebrook
Stewards
Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)
Jeremy Barlow (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Beth Dowswell, Tom Evetts, Philippa Hardy, Greg Pearson
Starters
Lee Jones, Phillip Dennis
Judge
Nick Bostock
Clerk Of The Scales
Claudia Marelli
Veterinary Officer
Mark Tabachnik
Veterinary Surgeons
Paddy McAndrew (SRVS),
Richard Owen
Alasdair Topp
Medical Officers
Dr John Edwards (SMRO), Dr Kate Gaskell
Nurse
Karen Bailey
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Michelle Maughan, Cyril Johnstone, Lisa Cook, Joanna Vickers, Jane Southam, Rachel Barnett, Betting Ring Manager
Mike Oxley
Commentator
Stewart Machin
Raceday Presenter
Gary Capewell
4 REGIONAL (GB) (15) 305-115 CD
5 9-5 (13) B g Territories (IRE) - Favulusa Callum Rodriguez
Future Champions Racing Regional Edward Bethell, Middleham
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12 13 14
TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyraced5-y-owhohasraisedhisgamethisseason,landingaYorkhandicapandListedracehere(bothat5f)priortofinishinga creditablefifthintheNunthorpe.Returntothistripisunlikelytoposeaproblemandhe’sinwithaneach-waysqueak. 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
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name & 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
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
ANNUAL MEMBERS NEWSLETTER
A very warm welcome to all of our Annual Members on John of Gaunt Day, where ITV cameras are present, and the sevenfurlong specialists come to the fore.
We especially welcome our Annual Members today whoareLancastrianssinceJohnofGauntwasthefirst Duke of Lancaster. We would welcome our members from Ghent in Belgium, whom the latter part of John’s name was anglicised from, but we don’t have any. Should any of you know anyone from Ghent who wants to become an Annual Member, please ask them to get in touch. I’m sure they’d like today. Were John of Gaunt around, which would be some feat given he died 619 years ago, I am sure he would have enthused about the smorgasbord of facilities available to you today, with viewing boxes and your dedicated bar and seating area. In all seriousness, today’s contest sees some top class animals over a specialised distance do battle. It is an outstanding race with a rich history.
The Achilles Stakes over five furlongs shows off speedsters today. In Greek mythology, Achillies won the Trojan War, but today it is apt we remember a true trojan of the weighing room in Lester Piggott Lester rode his first and last winner here and when a person is known colloquially by their first name, it is illustrative of how iconic they were Lester kindly came and had photographs with Annual Members a few years ago and he is a much-missed figure in the sport as a whole. It is fantastic that his daughter Maureen remains a frequent visitor to Haydock Park, and very often in the winners enclosure too.
It has been pleasurable to see so many members at our various reciprocal visits around the country. I am sure you’ll be delighted to attend our forthcoming Hexham (again) and Salisbury reciprocals in a few weeks. As a reminder, we race in three weeks for a thoroughly pleasurable evening, with musical embellishments live after racing.
I hope you have an enjoyable and successful days racing.
STEPHEN DARBYSHIRE Annual Members Representative
HAYDOCK PARK RACECOURSE
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2025
THE BETFRED ‘PLAY FRED’S £5 MILLION’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBBPlus RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £45000 Owners Prize Money 1st £18284, 2nd £9144, 3rd £4572, 4th £2286, 5th £1143, 6th £572. (PenaltyValue £23193)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Beckett (29 wins from 132 runners, 22%) runs ALBANY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (12 wins from 40 runners, 30%) runs SHADER LONGESTTRAVELLER: ALBANY trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 215 miles.
1 PRYDWEN (IRE) (98) 011-64P CD 7 10-0 (13)
Br B g Camelot - Honey Hunter (IRE) Liam Wright (5) J
O Blue Starr Racing & Keith Breen George Scott, Newmarket T
B Honey Hunter Syndicate JS Bloodstock Consultancy, George Scott Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerbutpulledupinconditionseventatKingAbdulaziz(14.9f,goodtofirm)whenlastseenout inFebruary Hasabittoproveafterabreak.
2 NAQEEB (IRE) (17) 60200-6 C D
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Aghareed (USA)
O Mr N. O’Keeffe
(3)
Ryan Sexton J
Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Shadwell Estate Co Ltd David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhoshapedwellonhisyarddebut(formerlywithWilliamHaggas)after8monthsoffwhen sixthof12inhandicapatYork(11.8f,good)17daysago Nottakenlightlywiththatrununderhisbelt. TFRHHHHI BHA103
3 SHADER (GB) (257) 311- D
Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Shutter Speed
4 9-6 (4)
William Buick J
O Juddmonte John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive Shamardal gelding bagged 1m4f novices at Southwell and Kempton last September. Gelded thereafterandheappealsasthesorttodowellinhandicapsin2025fortopyard Interestingprospect TFRHHHHH BHA99
4 STRESSFREE (FR) (17) 230-432
Br Ch g Anodin (IRE) - Gwenseb (FR)
O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited
5 9-4 (14)
Daniel Tudhope J
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Wertheimer & Frere Akela Plant Hire Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMostreliablesortwhopostedagoodsecondof12inhandicapatYork(11.8f,good)17daysago.Canmake hispresencefeltoncemoredespitea3lbweightsrise. TFRHHHHI BHA97
5 FAYLAQ (GB) (15) 214-011 D
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Danedream (GER)
O BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell
B Teruya Yoshida
9 9-3 (12)
Paul Mulrennan J
Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
TIMEFORMVIEWArrives on the up and bidding for a hat-trick following a pair of handicap wins at Hamilton recently, knucklingdownwellonlatteroccasion.Up3lbbutnottakenlightlyinhiscurentmood.
TFRHHHHI BHA96
6 IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN (IRE) (232) 266045- 4 9-3 (16)
Br B g Frankel - Imperial Charm
O James and Susan Cookson
Cam Hardie J
Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesssincehisdebutbuthesignedofffor2024withagoodfifthof15inhandicapatNewmarket(12f) inOctoberforKarlBurke.Notruledoutforhisnewstable. TFRHHHII BHA96
7 KING’S CODE (GB) (17) 501530
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Polygon (USA)
O Eric Griffiths & P D Evans
5 9-2 (6)
Jim Crowley J
David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Emma Evans Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatPontefractinAprilbuthecameinonlyeighthof12inhandicapatYork(11.8f, good)17daysago Needstobounceback.
8 POSTILEO (IRE) (34) 3/4P30-0 D 8 9-1 (11)
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Posterity (IRE) Connor Beasley J
O Mr Scott McMillan
B Merry Fox Stud Limited
Alan Brown, Malton T
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceatHamiltonin2023forRogerVarian.NeverreallygotgoingforEmmetMullinslastyearand triedvisoredwhenlastof10forhisnewyardin2mSouthwellhandicap34daysago
9 ALBANY (GB) (189) 321P/16- 5 9-0 (2)
Br Ch m Lope de Vega (IRE) - Alyssa
O Miss K. Rausing
B Miss K. Rausing
Rossa Ryan J
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage5-y-oscoredatNottinghaminOcoberbutwasn’tseenoutafterabelow-parsixthinListed raceatChantilly(9.4f)followingmonth.Noforlornhopesteppingupintriponherreappearance. TFRHHHII BHA93
10 CHILLINGHAM (IRE) (42) 33020-0 D 6 8-13 (8)
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Last Jewel (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J
O Mr J Carrick & Mr J Fyffe
Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Lynch Bages Ltd & Lindy Farms Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWIt’snow12runssincehislastwinin2023andhecameinonlytenthof14inhandicapatMusselburgh(14f, good)42daysago Visorisreachedfornow. TFRHHIII BHA92
11 MUSTAZEED (IRE) (217) 025210- 7 8-13 (7)
Br Br g Territories (IRE) - Mejala (IRE)
O Newmarket Racing Club HQiii
Clifford Lee J
Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWEnded2024largelyingoodnick,bagging1m2fNewburyhandicapinSeptember Off7monthsbuthestill enterscalculations. TFRHHHII BHA92
12 FOX JOURNEY (GB) (280) 100663- D 5 8-13 (9)
Br Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Follow A Star (IRE)
O King Power Racing Co Ltd
Tom Eaves J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Highbank Stud LLP King Power International Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningreturnatNewmarketlastMayandcontinuedingoodformafterforSirMichaelStoute. Startsoutforhisnewyardonalenientmarksoratesalikelyplayer.
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13 KILDARE LEGEND (IRE) (20) 52113-5 D BF 4 8-12 (10)
Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Miss Aiglonne
O Mr Boniface Ho Ka Kui
B Sunderland Holding Inc.
Shane Foley J
James Ferguson, Newmarket T
James Ferguson Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWScoredtwicearound1m4fin2024andresumedfrom7monthsoffwithasolidfifthof11inhandicapat Newcastle(12.4f)20daysago Shouldn’tberuledoutwithfewmilesstillontheclock. TFRHHHII BHA91
14 STEELTIGER (IRE) (20) 5341-12 D 4 8-10 (15)
Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Mission Impassible (IRE)
O Rabbah Racing
B Etreham/Riviera Equine/Gestut Zur Kuste
Harry Davies J
Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovingsonofAlmanzorresumedwith14fvictoryatChelmsfordCityandbackeditupwithavery goodsecondof11atNewcastle(12.4f)20daysago,clearofrest.Meritsseriousconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA89
15 LIEBER POWER (GB) (28) 226-003 D 5 8-10 (1)
Br B g Cracksman - Astrelle (IRE) Oisin Murphy J
O King Power Racing Co Ltd
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Essafinaat UK Ltd King Power International Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWAdualwinnerin2024andhegotbackontrackwhenthirdof7inhandicapatNewmarket(12f,goodto firm)28daysago Thatformisworkingoutwellsohe’sverymuchonetoconsidereased1lb TFRHHHII BHA89
16 GALYX (IRE) (28) 61341-0 4 8-8 (5)
Br B g Calyx - Gallic Star (IRE)
O Jon and Julia Aisbitt
B Jon and Julia Aisbitt
George Bass J
Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off for 2024 with victory in 1m2f handicap at Leicester in October. Only ninth of 11 in 1m2f Goodwoodhandicaponhisreturnbutshouldtakeastepforwardnow. TFRHHHII BHA87
DECLARED RUNNERS 16
2024: IRON LION 4 8 9 Jamie Spencer 11-2 (David O’Meara) 8 ran
Visor worn first time by No 10 Visor worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 8.
Running for the first time since Gelding No 3, 12.
Stewards Note: NAQEEB: Following its run on 14/5/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. CHILLINGHAM: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed in the straight.
Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Shader (GB), 15-2 Stressfree (FR), 8-1 Faylaq (GB), 11-1 Kildare Legend (IRE), Steel Tiger (IRE), 12-1 Albany (GB), 16-1 Chillingham (IRE), Lieber Power (GB), 18-1 Prydwen (IRE), Galyx (IRE), 20-1 Naqeeb (IRE), 22-1 Imperial Sovereign (IRE), 25-1 Mustazeed (IRE), Fox Journey (GB), 33-1 King’s Code (GB), 66-1 Postileo (IRE)
This is wide open but it could payto side with the Gosdens’ lightly-raced 4-y-o SHADER who looked a very good prospect when bagging a pair of AW novices last September and is open to plenty of progress on his first go in handicap company. The progressive Steel Tiger heads the list of dangers, although FoxJourney starts out for Kevin Ryan on a handy-looking mark and must enter calculations, while Naqeeb, Stressfree and Lieber Power all need factoring into this cracking handicap too.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
POSITION OF STALLS
THE BETFRED SUPPORTS JACK BERRY HOUSE REVERENCE
HANDICAP
STAKES (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000
Owners Prize Money 1st £12801, 2nd £6399, 3rd £3201, 4th £1599 (Penalty Value £16200)Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27to 31 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable. 12 Eliminated UnderRules (I)9 and (I)10
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D O’Meara (29 wins from 238 runners, 12%) runs PALS BATTALION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (11 wins from 54 runners, 20%) runs KING’S LYNN
FANCYTHAT: D O’Meara won this race in 2018 and 2019 The stable runs PALS BATTALION today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SERGEANT PEP trained by C Cox, Hungerford, 192 miles.
1 SERGEANT WILKO (IRE) (20) 1105-04 D
Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Lady Spangles (IRE)
Tom Eaves J
O King Power Racing Co Ltd Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Rathasker Stud King Power International Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedwellduring2024,winning4timesover6fOnlydisappointmentsin4startssincehavecomeongroundfasterthangoodandheran wellwhenfourthof13inhandicapatNewcastle(6f)20daysago Cheekpiecesgoonbuthewouldn’twantittodryouttoomuch.
2 WODAO (FR) (203) 304240- 5 9-6 (15)
Br Ch g Showcasing - Dadao William Carver J
O Jim and Claire Ltd and Jon & Kay Collins Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B S.C.E.A. Elevage D’Yllone Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesssincehis2-y-odaysinIrelandbutwentclosefromcareer-lowmarkatGoodwood(6f)inOctoberAbsentsincerunningbelow-par inbig-fieldDoncasterhandicap(6f,heavy)inNovemberandothersmakegreaterappealonthisreturnfrom6monthsoff TFRHHIII BHA91
3 FINE INTERVIEW (FR) (62) 16121-3 D BF 4 9-6 (8)
Br Gr g Havana Grey - Hypatia (IRE)
William Buick J
O Wathnan Racing Hamad Al Jehani, GB T
B Seserve Sagl & S.A.R.L. European Bloodst Wathnan Racing, Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivesprinthandicapperforthisyard,winning3timesonsoft/heavyduringsecondhalfoflastyearandprovedhimselfasgood aseverwhenthirdof19inhandicapatDoncasteronreappearanceinMarch.Definitepossibilitiesfromunchangedmark. TFRHHHHI BHA91
4 DURHAM CASTLE
(GB) (270) 0/311- D 4 9-4 (2)
Br Ch g Havana Grey - Dundunah (USA)
Harry Davies J
O Rabbah Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWUpwardlymobilefollowingwindsurgery(alsogelded)lastseason,takinganothersizeablestepforwardwhendoublinghiscareertallyin clear-cutfashionatGoodwood(6f)inSeptemberNosurprisetoseehimpickupwhereheleftoffandlotstolikeforin-formyard TFRHHHHH BHA89
5 PALS BATTALION (IRE) (14) 221022 D 4 9-4 (12)
Br Br g Invincible Army (IRE) - Princesse Savoie
O Middleham Park Racing CIX
Daniel Tudhope J
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Michael O’Mahony Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentsortwhoscored4timesonAWduringthewinterandcontinuedthegoodworkonturfinrecentweeks,notpushingittosayhemaywell havewonwithaclearrunwhenfinishingheadsecondatDoncaster(6f)latest.Thistougherbutrespectedneverthelessinthisgroove TFRHHHII BHA89
6 TINTO (GB) (28) 1000-02 D 9 9-4 (1)
Br B g Compton Place - Amirah (IRE)
O Mr Foster Watson
B Llety Farms
Rhys Elliott (5) J
Michael Dods, Darlington T
Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWAgainpaidhiswaylastseasonwithvictoriesinacoupleof6fhandicapsatThirsk.Allthebetterforreappearancewhenjust touchedoffover5fbackatthatvenue4weeksagoandreturntothislongertripinhisfavourforallthisisadeeperaffair TFRHHHII BHA89
7 ARCTIC THUNDER (IRE) (52) 41000-P 4 9-3 (14)
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Al Kirana (IRE)
O Chris & David Stam
B Pier House Stud
Robert Havlin J
Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
ABM Catering Facilities Management S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual7fwinnerasa3-y-oforAndrewBaldingwhowasgeldedaheadofreturn/stabledebutbutreportedlybledwhenpulledup inhandicapatKempton(7f)52daysago Stepsbackintripnowandinterestingtoseewherehefiguresinthebetting. TFRHHIII BHA88
8 BALDOMERO (IRE) (19) 04165-0 D
Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Besotted (IRE)
O The Horse Watchers 6
B C-Squared Investments
(16)
Cieren Fallon J
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
Timeform S
TIMEFORMVIEWToughsortwhodeservedlyresumedwinningwaysfromthefrontinachangeofheadgearin9-runnerhandicapatDoncaster(6.5f)inSeptember.Busy spellmayhavecaughtupwithhimthereafterandentitledtobesharperforhisWindsorreappearance19daysago Blinkersgobackon. TFRHHHII BHA88
9 DAKOTA GOLD (GB) (44) 00502-1 C D 11 9-3 (5)
Br B g Equiano (FR) - Joyeaux Connor Beasley J
O Doug Graham,Ian Davison,Alan Drysdale 1
Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Redgate BStock & Peter Bottowley BStock Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTremendous servantto connectionswho confirmed he’s still everyinch a useful performeraged 11when make awinning return in 13-runnerhandicapatRipon(6f)44daysago.1lbriseforthatshouldseehimcompetitiveagainforallthisisastrongercontest. TFRHHHII BHA88
10 KING’S LYNN (GB) (66) 03-0260 C D 8 9-2 (7)
Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Kinematic Oisin Murphy J
O Mr A. M. Balding
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Queen Elizabeth II Kingsclere Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’twonsince2022buthasbeenrunningwithcreditontheall-weatheroverthewinter,thoughtookeentodohimselfjusticeover7fatKempton inMarch.HandicapmarkhaseasedfurtheraheadofthisreturntoturfwithOisinMurphybackonboardandhe’saneach-wayplayer. TFRHHHII BHA87
11 BOSH (IRE) (20) 206-000 D 6 9-2 (9)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Tropical Mist (IRE)
O The Gorijeb Partnership
Paul Mulrennan J
Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Denis McDonnell Denton Hall Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapperwhotastedsuccesstwicein6f,AWhandicapsduringfirsthalfoflastyearforRichardHannon.Hasyettoscalesame heightsintrioofstartsfornewyardsincethespringbuthismarkiseasingallthetime,socertainlynotonetobewritingoff. TFRHHIII BHA87
12 KODI LION (IRE) (22) 242-622 D
Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Moulane Lady (IRE)
O Mrs J M Hadley & Mrs E Cash Racing
4 9-2 (17)
Frederick Larson J
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Dick Foley Premier Steak House S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwiceawinnerin6/7fhandicapsduringaproductive3-y-ocampaignforCharlieFellowes.Acquiredbypresentconnectionsfor90,000gnsafter andhecomeshereonthebackofgoodrunners-upeffortatDoncaster/Ascotinrecentweeks.Expectedtobethereaboutsagain. TFRHHHII BHA87
13 GRANT
WOOD
(IRE) (51) 0140-22 CD 6 9-1 (3)
Br Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Azagba (FR) Cam Hardie J
O Whitehills Racing Syndicate Paul Midgley, Westow T
B C. Marnane Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedwellduring2024,winning4timesincludingoverC&D Returnedasgoodasever,confirminghisturnisnotfarawayoncemorewhenjust edgedoutin13-runnerhandicapatNewcastle(6f)51daysago Nudgedup1lbonthebackofthatbutwellworthyofrespectbackonturf TFRHHHII BHA86
14 CAJETAN (GB) (43) 01-0060 D 4 9-1 (13)
Br B g Advertise - South Bay Charles Bishop J
O The Betty Channon Syndicate Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Barton Stud Partnership Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful3timesonAWfrom7startslastyearandbetterthanhecouldshowonfirst2startsbackthistimearound However,subsequentrunshavebeen underwhelming,soonunderpressureandbeatenlongwayoutwhenlastof10inhandicapatLingfield(6f)6weeksago Bouncebackcalledfor. TFRHHIII BHA86
15 WOVEN (GB) (62) 51040-0 CD 9 9-1 (4)
Br Ch g Dutch Art - Regal Silk Clifford Lee J
O Mr John Sagar and Dunham Trading Ltd Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Denton Hall Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHeavygroundC&Dscorerfrom2lblowermarklastsummerwhofailedtoscalesameheightsonfinal3startsoflastterm.Didn’tfindthingsgoinghisway (finishedwithrunningleft)whenninthof19onreturninhandicapatDoncaster(6f)62daysagobuthewouldn’tbesuretobuildonthat. TFRHHHII BHA86
16 SERGEANT PEP (IRE) (218) 010013- CD 5 9-0 (11)
Br B g Kodiac - Light Glass (IRE)
O Middleham Park Racing LXIX
Rossa Ryan J
Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Drumlin Bloodstock Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerinJulywhodoubledhistallyfortheseasoninheavygroundhandicapatLeicester(5f)inOctober Signedoffwithacreditable thirdof8inhandicapatNewbury(6f)laterthatmonthbuthisrevisedmarkdoesdemandthatlittlebitmoreonreturntoaction. TFRHHHII BHA85
17 TRILBY (GB) (16) 10-0140 CD 5 9-0 (10)
Br B g Twilight Son - Fascinator
O Tip Your Hat Partnership
Shane Gray J
Sam England, Guiseley T
B Bumble Bloodstock & Mrs S. Nicholls Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWConsistenttypewhoregistered4victorieslastterm(3overC&D)andbackonthescoresheetatBeverley(5f)inApril.Eachofhis2effortsin strongercompanysuggestsheremainsingoodheartandthedropbackintoclass3companyratesadefiniteplus.Each-wayclaims. TFRHHHII BHA85
DECLARED RUNNERS 17 2024: BUCCABAY (IRE) 4 8 12 Charles Bishop 18-1 (Eve Johnson Houghton) 14 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 8. Visor worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10, 14.
Stewards Note:
ARCTIC THUNDER: Following its run on 9/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
CAJETAN: Following its run on 18/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was fractious in the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Durham Castle (GB), 11-2 Fine Interview (FR), 11-1 Kodi Lion (IRE), 12-1 Grant Wood (IRE), 14-1 Sergeant Wilko (IRE), Pals Battalion (IRE), Trilby (GB), 16-1 Tinto (GB), Dakota Gold (GB), 22-1 King’s Lynn (GB), Woven (GB), Sergeant Pep (IRE), 40-1 Arctic Thunder (IRE), Bosh (IRE), Cajetan (GB), 50-1 Wodao (FR), Baldomero (IRE)
DURHAM CASTLE proved most progressive during a light 3-y-o campaign, making a mockery of his opening markwhen a clear-cutwinnerat Goodwood (6f)when last seen in September Verymuchthe type to progress further, he’s fancied to make a bold bid to defy a 9lb rise with his yard going well. Fine Interview also progressed nicely last term and is a big danger following his excellent reappearance third at Doncaster Kodi Lion, Grant Wood and Sergeant Wilko are also considered.
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for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £55000
Owners Prize Money 1st £24508, 2nd £10060, 3rd £5033, 4th £2514, 5th £1260, 6th £627 (PenaltyValue £31190.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Walker (28 wins from 146 runners, 19%) runs BALMORAL LADY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (8 wins from 44 runners, 18%) runs LEOVANNI
LONGESTTRAVELLER: JASOUR trained by C Cox, Hungerford, 192 miles.
THIRD RACE
1 DEMOCRACY DILEMMA (IRE) (28) 34146-0 D
(9)
Br B g Cotai Glory - Majestic Alexander (IRE) Marco Ghiani J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Mountarmstrong Stud JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWHadafine2024,recordingfirstsuccessatListedlevelwhenmakingallintheBeverleyBullet(5f,goodtofirm)inAugust.Showedverygoodspeedagainbefore fadinglateonintofourthinsoft-groundNewburyGroup3priortoatameeffortatAscot Needstoleavelow-keyreappearancebehind.
2 FAHRENHEIT SEVEN (GB) (45) 131-314 CD 4 9-7 (3)
Br B g Showcasing - Pizzazz Cieren Fallon J
O Miss Jacintha Hynes Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Springcombe Park Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivehandicapper,winning4timesatupto6f,includingatPontefractlastmonth.Ranuptoform over7flasttimebutthisisabigstepupinclass. TFRHIIII BHA86
3 JASOUR (GB) (258) 0/13600- D 4 9-7 (5)
Br Gr c Havana Grey - Twilight Thyme Jim Crowley J
O AlMohamediya Racing Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Wardley Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartcoltwhowashighlytriedasajuvenileandhitthegroundrunninglastyearwithadecisivesuccessintheGroup3PavilionStakesatAscot. CampaignedsolelyinGroup1companyafterandhavinghadabreathingoperationaheadofreturn,thisisabigdropinclass. TFRHHHHH BHA109
4 NO HALF MEASURES (GB) (28) 11615-0 D 4 9-7 (1)
Br B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Fascinator Oisin Murphy J
O Mr R. P. Gallagher
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Bumble Bloodstock & Mrs S. Nicholls Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’traceat2buthadagreat3-y-ocampaign,notchingupasixthwininNewburyGroup3inSeptember.Pitchedindeepandshapedasthoughinexcellent formwhenfifthintheGroup1Prixdel’AbbayedeLongchampandshe’llsurelyrunclosertoformwithherreappearancebehindher TFRHHHHI BHA107
5 SEVEN
QUESTIONS (IRE)
(28) 13005-0 D 4 9-7 (6)
Br B g Kodiac - Get Up And Dance Rossa Ryan J
O Mrs Fitri Hay
Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWTookhisformtoanotherlevelinfirst-timeheadgearwhen33/1winnerofthePalaceHouseStakesayearagoinfirst-timecheekpieces.Onlyone effortofnotesinceandhavingchangedyards,heneverreallylookedlikefollowingupinthatraceminuscheekpieces4weeksago TFRHHHII BHA105
6 SHAGRAAN (IRE) (16) 1510-34 CD 4 9-7 (2)
Br Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Annie Fior (IRE) Harry Davies J
O J & A Young (Racing) Limited
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Brendan & Anthony Murphy Jayplas S
TIMEFORMVIEWDoesn’thaveexcessivemileagefora4-y-osprinthandicapperanddidn’tdomuchwronglastterm,winningtwiceandalsoperformedwellindefeat onseveraloccasions.Samestorywhenhittingtheframebothstartsthismonthanddoesn’thavemassestofinduppedinclass. TFRHHHII BHA101
7 RAGE OF BAMBY (IRE) (17) 01421-0 5 9-5 (7)
Br B m Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Rabiosa Fiore Charles Bishop J
O Hot To Trot Racing 2 & Mrs A G Kavanagh Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Az. Agr. Capannacce Di Teodora Giorgi ABM Catering Limited, Hot To Trot Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWGainedListedbreakthroughatNewmarketonfinalstartof2024.Tailed-offlastof8toInisherinin1895Duke ofYorkStakesatYork(6f,good,33/1)17daysago,possiblyamissbutshe’sturnedoutrelativelyquickly TFRHHHII BHA104
8 BALMORAL LADY (IRE) (23) 01112-3 CD 4 9-2 (8)
Br B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Alsalwa (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Laurence Bellman Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Yeomanstown Stud ABM Catering Facilities Management S
TIMEFORMVIEWFourwinsduringaveryproductivesecondhalfto2024andcrankeditupanothernotchwhenexcellentnecksecondof11toRoomServicein ListedraceatDoncaster(6f,heavy).PickedupwheresheleftoffwhenthirdfrominflatedmarkatChesterandshe’salikeablefilly
9
LEOVANNI (IRE) (245) 1130- D
Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Kassandra (IRE)
3 8-8 (4)
William Buick J
O Wathnan Racing K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B KCS Bloodstock Ltd Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
TIMEFORMVIEWJustifiedshortoddsfirsttimeupatNottinghamandimpressivewhenreadywinneroftheQueenMaryatRoyalAscotnextstart.Wasn’tfaroffthatformafter a2-monthbreakwhenthirdinGroup2LowtherStakesatYork(6f)beforeaheavydefeatatthetoplevel.Receives3-y-oallowanceonreturn. TFRHHHHI BHA104
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: BELIEVING (IRE) 4 9 2 Daniel Tudhope 5-1 (George Boughey) 8 ran
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3. Stewards Note: RAGE OF BAMBY: Following its run on 14/5/2025 it was reported that the horse had a cut on its right-hind hock.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 No Half Measures (GB), 7-2 Jasour (GB), 11-2 Leovanni (IRE), 10-1 Seven Questions (IRE), 12-1 Rage of Bamby (IRE), 14-1 Shagraan (IRE), 16-1 Balmoral Lady (IRE), 18-1 Democracy Dilemma (IRE), 66-1 Fahrenheit Seven (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
RACE RESULTS
Following a decisive win on last year’s reappearance, JASOUR was campaigned exclusively in Group 1 company and having had a breathing operation, he’s sure to be well prepared for this return. He can make the most of this drop in grade, probably at the chief expense of No Half Measures, though Leovanni is something of an unknown quantity as a high-achieving juvenile last season getting weight all round here. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JASOUR 2.NO HALF MEASURES 3.LEOVANNI (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Haggas (53 wins from 205 runners, 26%) runs CHORUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (12 wins from 40 runners, 30%) runs SHAHA LONGESTTRAVELLER: BAY OF SANIBEL trained by Mrs J Harrington, Ireland.
1 SIOUX LIFE (ITY) (16) 10111-0
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Ninepins (IRE)
O Scuderia la Tesa Limited
B Allevamento Le Gi S.R.L. Societa’ Agric
Marco Ghiani J
Marco Botti, Newmarket T
Marco Botti Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulperformerwhocompletedahat-trickinaGroup2atRome(9.9f)inOctoberLookedandshapedasifbetterfortherunafter 7monthsoffintheMiddletonStakesatYorkbutfacesnoeasytaskattemptingtoconcedeweightallroundhere. TFR
2 BEAUTIFUL LOVE (IRE) (16) 134-632 4 9-5 (2)
Br Ch f Siyouni (FR) - Powder Snow (USA)
William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartfillywhowoninDubaiandAmerica(11fGroup3)in2024 NomatchforanimprovingsortinYork Group2onmostrecentoutingbutwarrantsrespectbackdowningrade. TFRHHHHI BHA111
3 BAY OF SANIBEL (GER) (35) 4046-55
Br Ch m Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bay of Islands (FR)
O Mr M. J. Drapac
B L.-W Baumgarten
5 9-2 (8)
Shane Foley J
Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T
Jessica Harrington Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulmarewhohasruncreditablybothstartsthisyear,includinginafirst-timevisorwhenbehindthe nowretiredKypriosinListedraceatNavan(14f,soft)35daysago Needsmoreatthislevel,though. TFRHHIII BHA96
4 CHORUS (GB) (29) 31031-6 D 4 9-2 (1)
Br B f Kingman - Koora Cieren Fallon J
O Fittocks Stud William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Fittocks Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWWindsornovicewinnerlastsummerandimprovedfurtherwhenwinningherfirsthandicapatNewmarket(12f)inOctober.Leftthe impressionsheneededtherunwhenonlysixthof10toShahaatGoodwoodonreturnandmayyetgetbackontheup TFRHHHII BHA93
5 ESTRANGE (IRE) (203) 101- 4 9-2 (3)
Br Gr f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Alienate
Daniel Tudhope J
O Cheveley Park Stud David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B A Stroud, T. Stewart & J. Hanly Cheveley Park Stud Limited, Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWFetched425,000gnsasayearlingandmadeahighlypromisingstarttohercareerin2024,winning2ofher3starts,including11-runnerListedevent atDoncaster(10.2f)inimpressivefashioninNovemberLooksonetofollowthisyear,especiallywith11/2msuretobewithinrange. TFRHHHHH BHA100
6
INVISIBLE
Br B m Sea The Stars (IRE) - Stealth Missile (IRE)
O Highbank Stud
FRIEND (IRE) (189) 5/10233- 6 9-2 (5)
Rossa Ryan J
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Sunderland Holding Inc & Mabaki Inv.
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulperformerwholanded16-runnerYorkhandicaponreappearancein2024.PlacedinabraceofListed eventsfinal2outingsbutthisismuchtoughernowreturningforanewyard(hasleftKevinRyan) TFRHHIII BHA91
7 OUR GOLDEN ONE (IRE) (29) 32035-0 4 9-2 (7)
Br B f Golden Horn - Pleione (FR)
O The Scout Syndicate
Jim Crowley J
Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn T
B New England Stud & Mount Coote Stud Smulders S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulfillywhoshapedasifbetterfortherunwhen9lengthsseventhof10toShahainListedraceatGoodwood (12f,good)29daysago Tonguestraponfor1sttimeandit’shardtoseeherreversingtheform. TFRHHIII BHA93
8 SHAHA (IRE) (29) 214-1 D
Br B f Cracksman - Board Meeting (IRE)
(6)
Oisin Murphy J
O The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Newstead Breeding Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWResumedherprogressinemphaticfashionbackfrom6monthsoffwhentakingwinnerof10-runnerListedraceatGoodwood(12f,good,7/1) 29daysagoby11/4lengthsfromScenic,suitedbythelongertrip Alreadysmartandlooksuptomakinghermarkatthislevel. TFRHHHHI BHA105 S
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: QUEEN OFTHE PRIDE 4 9 2 Oisin Murphy 9-2 (John &Thady Gosden) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1, 7. Visor worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Estrange (IRE), 11-4 Shaha (IRE), 4-1 Beautiful Love (IRE), 8-1 Chorus (GB), 22-1 Sioux Life (ITY), 25-1 Bay of Sanibel (GER), 28-1 Invisible Friend (IRE), 33-1 Our Golden One (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
ESTRANGE ran out an authoritative winner of a Doncaster Listed event on her final outing in November and looks an unexposed filly to keep on the right side of this year, particularly now stepping up to around 1 1/2m, so she has to be considered the one to beat. Shaha resumed her progress in emphatic fashion on her return at Goodwood and is likely to pose a major threat with fitness assured, while Beautiful Love warrants respect back down in grade, too.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ESTRANGE (IRE) 2.SHAHA (IRE) 3.BEAUTIFUL LOVE (IRE)
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(CLASS 1) (GROUP 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £85000
Owners Prize Money 1st £37876, 2nd £15547, 3rd £7778, 4th £3885, 5th £1947, 6th £969 (PenaltyValue £48203.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Beckett (29 wins from 132 runners, 22%) runs GREY’S MONUMENT AND KINROSS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (12 wins from 40 runners, 30%) runs AUDIENCE LONGESTTRAVELLER: KINROSS & GREY’S MONUMENT trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 215 miles.
1 KINROSS (GB) (224) 203120- CD
Br B g Kingman - Ceilidh House Rossa Ryan J
O Marcstown Ltd Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Lawn Stud R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartandlikeableperformerwhowonthisin2021andwasaclosethirdin2022.He’sheadingtotheveteranstagenowbutwasstilljustabout asgoodaseverlastyear,winningGroup2atDoncasterinSeptemberHasa5lbpenaltyforthatbutheshouldstillbeverycompetitive.
2 ALYANAABI (IRE) (21) 2/5540-1 CD
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Alyamaama (USA)
(1)
Jim Crowley J
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Owen Burrows, Lambourn T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartperformerwhoended2024onalownotebutbouncedbacktohisbesttowinaC&DListedrace onreappearance21daysago Shouldgowell.
3 AUDIENCE (GB) (56) 15140-0 D 6 9-2 (6)
Br B g Iffraaj - Ladyship
O Cheveley Park Stud
Robert Havlin J
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofGroup1LockingeatNewbury(1m)andGroup2LennoxatGoodwood(7f)lastyear.Belowparon 6fMeydanreappearanceinMarchbutbettercanbeexpectednowreturnedtoamoresuitabletrip TFRHHHHH BHA122
4 GREY’S MONUMENT (GB) (213) 303116- CD 5 9-2 (7)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Matron of Honour (IRE)
O Miss Tracey Ashbee
Harry Davies J
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Mr W. A. Tinkler R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthan everlast autumn, winningvaluableAscot handicap and RedcarListed race overthis trip. Each-wayclaimsonthoseeffortsbutRossaRyanstickswithstablemateKinross. TFRHHHII BHA109
5 KIKKULI (GB) (21) 22646-4 D
Br B c Kingman - Kind (IRE)
O Juddmonte
4 9-2 (12)
Oisin Murphy J
Harry Charlton, Beckhampton T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S
TIMEFORMVIEWQuicklydevelopedintoasmartperformerlastseason,notablyjustdeniedintheJerseyatRoyalAscot(7f,goodtofirm).Respectable2lengths fourthof5toAlyanaabiinC&DListedraceonreappearancebutnoreasonwhyhe’llturnthetables,particularlyfromtheoutsidestall. TFRHHHII BHA108
6 MOUNTATHOS (GB) (49) 5016-12 D
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Ceaseless (IRE)
6 9-2 (3)
Daniel Tudhope J
O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWListedwinneronAWin France last autumn and returnedwith a smart handicap performancetowin at Kempton (7f) in March. SubsequentThirsksecondshowshe’sfullyeffectiveonturfbutsuspicionhemightfindatleasttheoddonetoostronghere. TFRHHHII BHA108
7 QUINAULT (GER) (56) 1133-30 D 5 9-2 (10)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Queimada (GER)
Marco Ghiani J
O TJE Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartgeldingwhowonatrioof6fListedraceslastseason.Notinquitethesamesomein2outingsinthe MiddleEastthisyear Onlysixthinthis12monthsagoandothersarepreferredagain.
8 ROOM SERVICE (IRE) (203) 061021- D
Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Tamara Love (IRE)
9-2 (8)
Tom Eaves J
O Roddy O Byrne and Robert O Byrne Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Edmond Kent
TIMEFORMVIEWDidwelllastautumn,runningwellunderbigweightinastrong6fYorkhandicapbeforewinningListedeventatDoncaster(6f,heavy)the followingmonth.Belowparinlastyear’sGreenhamonhispreviousattemptat7fbutit’stoosoontosuggesthewon’tproveeffectiveat7f TFRHHHIIBHA109
9 SPYCATCHER (IRE) (63) 61056-1 D 7 9-2 (4)
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Damask (IRE)
Clifford Lee J
O Highclere T’BredRacing-Adriana Zaefferer K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Tally-Ho Stud Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBaggeda6fGroup3atDeauvillelastsummerandreturnedtowina6fDoncasterListedraceinMarch. Haswinningformoverthistriptoo.Shouldbecompetitive. TFRHHHII BHA111
10 TEN BOB TONY (IRE) (203) 104245- D 4 9-2 (2)
Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Hug (IRE)
William Buick J
O TBT Racing Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Knocktoran Stud ABM Catering Facilities Management S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmarteffortwhensecondina7fLongchampGroup3lastSeptemberbutunabletorepeatthatformin2subsequentoutings in2024 WillneedabigcareerbesttomakeawinningreappearanceherebutWilliamBuickhasbeenbooked. TFRHHHII BHA108
11 VOLTERRA (IRE) (238) 1/10021- D 4 9-2 (11)
Br B c Farhh - Lajatico
O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
B Cooneen Stud
Shane Gray J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
TIMEFORMVIEWFirmlybackontheupattheendoflastseason,finishingthecampaignwithawininthevaluableChallengeCup(handicap) atAscot(7f,good)inOctoberAppealsasonewhocouldmakehismarkoutsideofhandicapsthisyear TFRHHHII
12 TIGER BAY (GB) (28) 22236-1 D
Br B m Harry Angel (IRE) - Totally Lost (IRE)
5 8-13 (5)
TrevorWhelan J
O Clive Brandon & Henry Candy Henry Candy, Wantage T
B Haddenham Stud Farm Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedtowina6fNewmarketListedraceonherreappearance4weeksago Successfulover7f earlierinhercareerbutshe’llneedmoreagaintofollowupinthisstrongListedrace TFRHHIII
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: TIBER FLOW (IRE) 5 9 2 Tom Marquand 6-1 (William Haggas) 11 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No 10 Stewards Note: GREY’S MONUMENT: Following its run on 30/10/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Alyanaabi (IRE), Audience (GB), 13-2 Spycatcher (IRE), 7-1 Kinross (GB), 14-1 Kikkuli (GB), 16-1 Room Service (IRE), Volterra (IRE), 18-1 Mount Athos (GB), 22-1 Grey’s Monument (GB), Tiger Bay (GB), 25-1 Quinault (GER), Ten Bob Tony (IRE)
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AUDIENCE escapes a penalty for his Group 1 and 2 wins last season and should take a bit of stopping if a return to 7f sees him recapture his best form. Alyanaabi was right back on song to win a course Listed race on his reappearance and is feared most ahead of the classy Kinross, who has a 5lb penalty for his Group 2 win last autumn.
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Beckett (29 wins from 132 runners, 22%) runs SEATO SKY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (6 wins from 40 runners, 15%) runs MOSTAR DREAMS AND ROCK MELODY LONGESTTRAVELLER: ZOUKY trained by D Menuisier, Pulborough, 232 miles.
1 AHLAIN (GB) (40) 14302-3 D
Br B f Too Darn Hot - Queen of The Stars
(7)
Daniel Tudhope J
O Mr Sultan Ali James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWStarted and ended her2024 campaign on a high, and positive starttothisyearwhenthird in an 11-runner Kemptonhandicap(7f).However,itremainstobeseenifsheisabletobackthatupnowreturnedtoturf
2 LEXINGTON BELLE (IRE) (42) 21320-0 D 4 10-0 (6)
Br B f Belardo (IRE) - Albemarle
O Middleham Park Racing CXIII
Callum Rodriguez J
Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Rigsdale Stud Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulatNewburyinSeptemberandplacednext2starts,includinginaGermanListedrace FailedtofirewhenreturningtoactionatMusselburgh, butthefactthatshe’sperformedwellbothpreviousvisitshereandcurrentmarkisaworkableoneofferhopethatshewillgetcompetitive. TFRHHIII BHA88
3 ZOUKY (GB) (300) 250/540- C D 5 9-13 (12)
Br B m Zoustar (AUS) - Kerry’s Dream Harry Davies J
O D Fravigar, K Dixon & R Mitchell
David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Bumble Bloodstock Ltd Burgh Hall Holiday Apartments, Bumble Bloodstock S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofbothstartsat2yrsandregisteredfirstsuccessinhandicapcompanyover7fatNewburyinAugust2023.Ona workablemarkforthisstabledebut,butthere’sagoodchancethatshe’llneedtherunfollowinga10-monthabsence. TFRHHIII BHA87
4 MOSTAR DREAMS
(IRE) (12) 2336-21 D 4 9-8 (2)
Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Hope So (IRE)
O J Fyffe, A Edmondson & L McGurty
B Mr B. O’Neill
Paul Mulrennan J
Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
TIMEFORMVIEWBarelyputafootwrongforIainJardinelastyearandhascontinuedthegoodworkfornewyardthisspring,goingcloseonherreappearanceat DoncasterpriortoresumingwinningwaysatCarlisle(5.8f,goodtofirm)recentlyThisismoredemandingup9lb,butshelooksrock-solid. TFRHHHHI BHA82
5 BINIORELLA BAY (GB) (28) 1444-60 D 3 9-7 (10)
Br Ch f New Bay - Elmetto Liam Wright (5) J
O HPB Racing - Hilguy Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B Meon Valley Stud Hpb Management Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed2-y-odebutpromisewhenlandinga7fNewmarketnoviceonhersecondstartlastJune.Haskeptgoodcompanysince(4ofher 5subsequentappearanceshavebeeninGroup3/Listedraces),butnowgoeshandicappingoffwhatlooksaprettystiffmark TFRHHIII BHA92
6 SEATO SKY (IRE) (28) 213-0 3 9-3 (1)
Br B f Without Parole - Beyond The Sea (USA) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr John Gunther
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B John D. Gunther,T. Gunther& T. Chedraoui R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive2-y-o,runner-upondebutinaSandownmaidenbeforegoingonebetteruppedto1matNewmarketinSeptember.Followedthatwithacreditable thirdinListedcompany,butthesparkwasmissingonreturnatGoodwood(alsoListed)andimprovementisneedednowpitchedintoahandicap TFRHHIII BHA88
7 ROCK MELODY (IRE) (29) 0010-64 D 6 9-1 (11)
Br B m Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Legal Lyric (IRE)
O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd
B John O’Connor
William Buick J
Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
Chris’s House S
TIMEFORMVIEWHabitualslowstarterwholookedasgoodaseverwhenlandingavaluable7fMusselburghhandicapforthesecondyearrunninginOctober.Notdiscredited bothstartsoverthatC&DthisseasonandbookingofWilliamBuicknobadthing,butyardfieldsamoreappealingcandidateinMostarDreams. TFRHHHII BHA75
8 CALLIANASSA (IRE) (21) 424616 D BF 4 9-1 (8)
Br B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Doris Bleasedale (IRE)
O Mr P. Boyle
B Eamonn McEvoy
Oisin Murphy J
Brian Ellison, Malton T
Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWOverall strike rate isn’t great (1-28) and winless following 7 runs onturf. Conversely, she’s prettyconsistent onthe whole and was a major eye-catcherwhensixthof12here(7f,goodtofirm)3weeksago,leavingthestrongimpressionthatafirstturfsuccessmaybeimminent. TFRHHHHH BHA75
9 MAGIC BASMA (IRE) (211) 120- 3 8-13 (9)
Br B f Expert Eye - Morning Basma (FR)
Tom Eaves J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWExpertEyefillywhocosilywon7-runnermaidenatCarlisle(5.8f,goodtosoft)ondebutlastsummerbeforegoingcloseatNewcastlenext time.FoundListedcompanytoomuchonfinalstartof2024andsheneedstoraisehergamenowhandicappinganduppedto7f TFRHHIII BHA84
10 OOLONG POOBONG (IRE) (20) 2102-2 3 8-11 (5)
Br B f Make Believe - Boo Boo Bear (IRE) Connor Beasley J
O Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing
Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Black Crow Syndicate Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing, Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmeddebutpromisewhenoffthemarkin9-runnernoviceatNewcastle(6f)lastAugust.Goodstarttothisseason whengoingclosein7fhandicapatthatcourseandshe’sequallyeffectiveonturf,sothereiscauseforoptimism. TFRHHHII BHA82
11 ARABIAN LEOPARD (GB) (14) 44-341 D 3 8-10 (4)
Br B f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Mur Hiba (IRE)
O Mrs Fitri Hay
Jamie Spencer J
David Simcock, Newmarket T
B Essafinaat UK Ltd JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWGhaiyyathfillywhotookastepforwardonherhandicapdebutwhenfourthof10onreturnatYarmouth.Builtonthatwithacareer-bestdisplayatNewmarket (7f,goodtofirm)afortnightago,seeingoffher7rivalsindecisivefashion,anda6lbrisemaynotstopherwithfurtherprogresslikely TFRHHHII BHA81
12 DEL
RAY
(GB) (34) 0326-05 D
Br B f Kameko (USA) - An Ghalanta (IRE)
3 8-6 (3)
Grace McEntee J
O Mrs A. G. Kavanagh George Boughey, Newmarket T
B The An Ghalanta Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistentforArchieWatsonafterdebutsuccessandwhileshebetteredherlow-keyrunontheAWfornewyard whenfifthof11atWetherby(7f,goodtofirm)lasttime,othersmakemoreappealhere.Cheekpiecesapplied. TFR
BHA77
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: NIGHTEYES (IRE) 3 9 9 Daniel Tudhope 9-2 (David O’Meara) 6 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 7. Stewards Note:
LEXINGTON BELLE: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse had no more to give.
ROCK MELODY: Following its run on 2/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.
CALLIANASSA: Following its run on 10/5/2025 it was reported that the jockey failed to ride out.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Arabian Leopard (GB), 13-2 Callianassa (IRE), 7-1 Mostar Dreams (IRE), 17-2 Oolong Poobong (IRE), 10-1 Rock Melody (IRE), 12-1 Sea To Sky (IRE), 14-1 Ahlain (GB), 16-1 Lexington Belle (IRE), Del Ray (GB), 20-1 Magic Basma (IRE), 25-1 Zouky (GB), 28-1 Biniorella Bay (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
It was a much-belated first taste of success that CALLIANASSA enjoyed at Southwell on her penultimate start, but judged on her latest eye-catching effort that wait for a second career win is unlikely to be anywhere near as long. Indeed, connections clearly mean business here having secured the services of Oisin Murphy and she gets the nod ahead of Mostar Dreams and Arabian Leopard, both of whom are greatly respected. Oolong Poobong is also shortlist material.
We have agreed with our vets that the screen should be erected, whenever a horse requires veterinary treatment on the course. This does not reflect the severity of an injury, but does help to provide a calm environment, in which the vet is better able to treat the horse.
Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse.
THE
‘BET BUILDER’
STAKES
2nd
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D O’Meara (29 wins from 238 runners, 12%) runs CRIMINAL SHORE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (12 wins from 58 runners, 21%) runs BEST RATE LONGESTTRAVELLERS: TACTICAL PLAN trained by E Dunlop, SHEIKH RAJ trained by T Clover, HYPERCHROMATIC trained by M Botti & CALEDONIAN trained by D M Simcock, Newmarket, 191 miles.
Br B g Camacho - Nardin Non Runner J
O Jonathan Palmer-Brown and Jim Horgan Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Petches Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW
NON-RUNNER
2 LAW OF DESIGN (IRE) (14) 310-00
Br Ch g Sottsass (FR) - Areeda (IRE)
O Manton Thoroughbreds IX
(10)
Cieren Fallon J
Brian Meehan, Manton T
B Knockaney Stud Sirecam Europe S
TIMEFORMVIEWWona7fAscotnovicelastSeptemberbuthaslookedoutofhisdepthinthreesubsequentstarts,faringnobetteronhisreturntohandicapswhen lastof9atNewbury(10f,firm)2weeksago Shouldbemorecompetitivebackatarealisticlevelwithcheekpiecesfittedforfirsttime TFRHHHII BHA85
3 HOT CASH (GB) (36) 14-30 9-6 (2)
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Spirit of Appin George Bass J
O Six or Sticks (TDH) Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Wellsummers Farm
Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulondebutatEpsomlastsummerpriortofinishingfourthina5-runnerGroup3inFranceonsecondandfinalstartof2-y-ocampaign.Hasfound improvementontwostartsthisseason,latestwhenfarfromdisgracedinawarmraceatSandown(10f)36daysagobutwillneedtoimproveagain. TFRHHIII BHA82
4 AL SHABABI (GB) (33) 20-1 D
Br B c Without Parole - Crossed Fingers (IRE)
O Green Team Racing
B Crossed Fingers Partnership
9-6 (7)
William Buick J
Owen Burrows, Lambourn T
TIMEFORMVIEWRaninacoupleofstrongall-weatherracesat2yrsandshowedmarkedimprovementonreappearance/firstturfstartwhenlandinga1m Windsormaiden,travelledwellandwoneasily Looksausefulprospectandshouldbeopentofurtherprogressonhandicapdebut. TFRHHHHH BHA82
5 HYPERCHROMATIC (IRE) (37) 3411-52
Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Princess Lahar
O Scuderia Sagam Srls
B Rathasker Stud
9-6 (5)
Marco Ghiani J
Marco Botti, Newmarket T
Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulinaChelmsfordnoviceandnurseryatNewmarketat2yrs(both7f).Excusesonreappearancebeforereturningtoformwhenrunner-upat Beverley(7.4f,goodtofirm)lastmonth,althoughoffbridlelongwayoutundermorepatienttactics.Needstoimproveinastrongerrace TFRHHHII BHA82
6 CITY OF GOD (IRE) (7) 4-1220 D
Br B c Kodiac - Rare (IRE)
O Mr Ryan Kent
B The Rare Partnership
9-5 (12)
Clifford Lee J
K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
KB Spigot Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon10-runnermaidenatSouthwell(1m)inJanuaryandimprovedformwhenrunner-upinapairofall-weatherhandicaps.Progress stalledonfirstturfstartwhenmidfieldinaC&Dhandicap7daysago Dropsinclassbutlooksinneedofastiffertest. TFRHHHII BHA81
7 SEA FOUNDER (GB) (33) 050-1 D 9-4 (9)
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Mullein Oisin Murphy J
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori
B The Countess of Rothes
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
TIMEFORMVIEWSteppedupon2-y-oexploitswhenjustifyingfavouritismonreturnina1mWindsormaiden(goodtofirm)lastmonth,provinga lengthtoostrongforsubsequentwinnerHerculeus.Morewillbeneedednowhandicappingbutheremainsunexposed. TFRHHHHI BHA80
8 CALEDONIAN (GB) (21) 6241-4
Br B g Sottsass (FR) - Sahara Sky (IRE)
(11)
Jamie Spencer J
O Mrs Fitri Hay David Simcock, Newmarket T
B Bundaberg Ltd JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWWellbackedandshowedmuchimprovedformtogetoffthemarkin7-runnernurseryatSouthwell(7.1f)inNovember.Formofthatracehasn’treallyworked outanditwaslikelyastiffhandicapmarkratherthanthelongertripthatbeathimonreappearanceatAscot(10f)3weeksago Moreneeded. TFRHHHII BHA80
9 NIMINY PIMINY (FR) (22) 1-10 D BF
Br Ch f Siyouni (FR) - Geisha Girl (IRE)
9-4 (6)
TrevorWhelan J
O Mrs Simon Marsh & Hon Mrs Peter Stanley Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit2-2whencosilylandingtheoddsin9-runnernoviceatSouthwell(7f)inApril.Wellbackedforhandicap/turfdebutbutwasunabletosustainherrun havinglookedathreatwhenseventhof10atAscot(1m)22daysago.Willneedtostepforwardbutunlikelywe’veseenthebestofheryet. TFRHHHHI BHA80
10 CRIMINAL SHORE (IRE) (28) 44-012 D 9-3 (8)
Br B g Kodiac - Ceist Eile (IRE)
Daniel Tudhope J
O Nick Cable David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Tally-Ho Stud ABS Brymar Floors Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLefthisqualifyingformwellbehindwhenwinning8-runnerhandicapatRipon(8f,goodtofirm).Progressedagainindefeatwhenrunner-upover thesametripatGoodwoodearlierthismonthhavingmadetherunning.Lightly-racedsortshouldcontinuetogiveagoodaccount. TFRHHHHI BHA79
11
TACTICAL
PLAN (GB) (230) 234121- 9-3 (1)
Br Gr g Kodiac - Game Plan
Jim Crowley J
O Mr R Murfitt and Partner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Pantile Stud Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWBackeduphissoftgroundChestermaidensuccesswithtwocreditableefforts,runner-uponhandicapdebutatHaydockpriortolandinga 7-runnernurseryatGoodwood(7f,heavy)lastOctober.Nowtacklesamilebutmoreneededupingradebackonasoundersurface. TFRHHIII BHA79
12 ORGAN (GB) (9) 405-31 C
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Rock Choir
9-2 (14)
Harry Davies J
O Sefton Syndicate Martyn Meade, Manton T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Hadleigh Real Property Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingthirdof9inhandicapatNewmarket(7f,good)onreappearanceandimprovedtogetoffthemarkwinninga7fhandicapatthiscourse 9daysago,doingbestworklate.2lbriselooksmorethanfairandheremainsopentoimprovementnowsteppeduptoamile. TFRHHHHI BHA78
13 SHEIKH RAJ (IRE) (44) 26-5
Br B g Pinatubo (IRE) - Bikini Babe (IRE)
9-1 (13)
Rossa Ryan J
O Jastar Ltd and Murt Khan Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B Knocktoran Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFaireffortonfinalqualifyingrunfollowing8monthsoff(geldedintheinterim),finishingfifthinaNewmarketmaiden thathasproducedsubsequentwinners.Couldbeapotentialimproverovertheextrafurlongonhandicapdebut. TFRHHHHI BHA77
14 JR CLIMBS (IRE) (26) 23044-0
Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Hello Brigette (IRE)
9-0 (4)
Cam Hardie J
O Mr B Mould & Partner David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Tally-Ho Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulinmaidenatBath(5.7f)onsecondstartlastsummerbuthitandmissinnurseriesthereafterShapedasifneedingtheoutingwhen wellheldonreturnatWindsor(6f)earlierthismonth.Stays7fandshouldbecompetitiveifgettingseeingoutthislongertrip TFRHHHII BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2024: DASHING DARCEY 3 9 10 Silvestre De Sousa 4-1 (RogerVarian) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Stewards Note:
LAW OF DESIGN: Following its run on 17/5/2025 it was reported that the horse would prefer a softer surface.
ProbableS.P’s: 4-1 Al Shababi (GB), 11-2 Organ (GB), 7-1 Sea Founder (GB), 10-1 Niminy Piminy (FR), Criminal Shore (IRE), 12-1 Sheikh Raj (IRE), 14-1 Tactical Plan (GB), 16-1 Hyperchromatic (IRE), 18-1 City of God (IRE), 22-1 Hot Cash (GB), 28-1 Jr Climbs (IRE), 33-1 Law of Design (IRE), 40-1 Caledonian (GB)
Given his all-weather juvenile form, it was no surprise to see AL SHABABI improve to get off the mark with ease on turf debut at Windsor last month. He can carry on that progression into handicaps and is taken come out on top ahead of recent course winner Organ, who may still be on a fair mark, with the step up to 1m expected to suit. Sea Founder and Criminal Shore are just a couple of others to consider
ABANDONED RACING
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CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TO RACECOURSE
Management reserves the right to refuse admission to, or eject from, the racecourse any person without assigning a reason. In particular, any instance of unruly behaviour, such as drunkenness, abusive conduct, singing or shouting, shall entitle the Racecourse Executive to expel the offending racegoer without prior notice.
Racegoers must abide by any regulations including the observance of designated non-drinking areas and standards of dress. Premier Enclosure - tie and smart trousers (no jeans) for gentlemen and best day wear for ladies County Enclosure - smart dress for both ladies and gentlemen is advised. Fancy dress, sportswear (including training shoes) or swimwear are not permitted. Grandstand & Paddock & Be Friendly Enclosures - no dress code. Fancy dress is permitted but please make sure your outfit is not offensive to others.
Only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets in the course of their business. Any individuals found contravening these conditions will be evicted. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc, for any purpose at the racecourse.
EMERGENCY NOTICE
In an event of an emergency please be guided by our security stewards and by messages you will see and hear around the racecourse We would advise that you keep your personal belongings with you at all times. In the event of an evacuation please do as requested by Haydock Park Management and security staff They will direct you to a safe place. Do not attempt to regain access to buildings
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The Racecourse would be grateful if you would observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst you are at Haydock Park Racecourse. We would request that only those that are disabled use the disabled viewing area and that parents keepacloseeyeonallchildrenandprevent them from climbing the running rails and getting on to the actual racecourse. We would also like to remind racegoers that we do have a first aid room Should anyone require any assistance please speak to the nearest steward
NOTICES
Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post
PARADE RING ACCESS
In the interests of safety, access to the parade ring is strictly limited to Owners and Trainers with runners in the race, British Horseracing Authority Officials and Racecourse Officials who are on duty at the meeting and Emergency Service Personnel. Those people holding badges or accreditation that allow access to the Parade Ring are asked to refrain from entering this area unless it is absolutely necessary in the course of their business.
PHOTOGRAPHY
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HBLB PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £623,633 in ratecard and incrementalprizemoneyatthisracecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025
RACEHORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE
The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing. All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of trainers who are licensed by The British Horseracing Authority The standards demanded by The BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation The British Horseracing Authority similarly licenses every racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course used by competitors, both human and equine. BHA Officials ensure that racecourses delivers these standards In addition Haydock Park Racecourse employs a minimum of three veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the racecourse’s veterinary team. Qualified paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment. This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment. If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the nearest equine hospital or Accident & Emergency hospital
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.13 -THE BETFRED ‘PLAYFRED’S £5 MILLION’ HANDICAPSTAKES (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 andthe sixth £679 forfouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 78 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £225 stake ifthe horse is rated 79 or higher, or £45 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £180 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after May 24th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Betfred have generously sponsored this race Mementos will be presented to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 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 orderto qualifyto run in this race 25 entries at £225. - Closed May 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£18284; Second £9144;Third £4572; Fourth £2286; Fifth £1143; Sixth £572. (PenaltyValue £23193) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.48 - THE BETFRED SUPPORTS JACK BERRY HOUSE REVERENCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £16200 to the winning horse The second to receive £7605, the third £3804 and the fourth £1902. 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) £150 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 24th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Betfred has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning Owner, Trainer, Jockey and a £150 cash prize awarded to the stable employee 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 Betfred. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. 30 entries at £150 - Closed May 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£12801; Second £6399;Third £3201; Fourth £1599 (PenaltyValue £16200) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 12 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.23 - THE BETFRED ‘THE CLASSIC BOOKMAKER’ ACHILLES STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £31190 to the winning horse The second to receive £11825, the third £5918, the fourth £2948, the fifth £1479 and the sixth £742 forthree yrs old and upwards, which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race afterAugust 31st, 2024 Enter by noon, May 26th and pay £275 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 13lb; fillies 8st 8lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb. Betfred has generously sponsored this race Mementos will be presented to the winning owner trainer and jockey and a £150 cash prize awarded to the stable employee 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 Betfred. 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. 14 entries at £275. - Closed May 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£24508;Second£10060;Third£5033;Fourth£2514;Fifth£1260;Sixth£627 (PenaltyValue£31190.50)ASS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.58 - THE BETFRED NIFTY 50 LESTER PIGGOTT FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) (formerly known as the Pinnacle Stakes) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £48203 to the winning horse The second to receive £18275, the third £9146, the fourth £4556, the fifth £2286 and the sixth £1147. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, May 26th and pay £850 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb Betfred have generously sponsored this race Mementos will be presented to the winning owner trainer and jockey and a £150 cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. A trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held for one year only All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo of Betfred. 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. 20 entries at £850 - Closed May 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£37876;Second£15547;Third£7778;Fourth£3885;Fifth£1947;Sixth£969.(PenaltyValue£48203.50)ASS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.33 - THE BETFRED JOHN OF GAUNT STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £48203 to the winning horseThe second to receive £18275, the third £9146, the fourth £4556, the fifth £2286 and the sixth £1147. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 26th and pay £850 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb Betfred have generously sponsored this race Mementos will be presented to the winning owner trainer jockey and stable employee, and a £200 cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible forthe best turned out horse.Atrophywill be presented to the winning owner, to be held for one year only All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfred. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. 19 entries at £850 - Closed May 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £37876; Second £15547; Third £7778; Fourth £3885; Fifth £1947; Sixth £969. (PenaltyValue £48203.50)ASS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.08 - THE BETFRED ‘JOIN OUR SPORTS CLUB’ FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6140, the third £3067, the fourth £1535 and the fifth £765. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £125 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, afterMay 24th, 2025, foreach race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Betfred have generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 31 entries at £125. - Closed May 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10323; Second £5163;Third £2580; Fourth £1290; Fifth £645. (PenaltyValue £13085) SS
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.43 - THE BETFRED ‘BET BUILDER’ SANKEY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11514 to the winning horse The second to receive £5403, the third £2699, the fourth £1350 and the fifth £673. for three yrs old only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £110 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 24th, 2025, for each race won 6lb Betfred have generously sponsored this race
A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 30 entries at £110 - Closed May 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9084; Second £4543;Third £2270; Fourth £1135; Fifth £568. (PenaltyValue £11514.80) SS
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
2025 FIXTURES
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Wednesday 3 December
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Tuesday 30 December
Unibet Flat Season Opener
Pertemps Swinton Hurdle Day
Betfred Temple Stakes Thursday
The Betfred Macmillan Haydock Park Raceday
Betfred Temple Stakes Day
Betfred Rum and Reggae Night
Betfred John O’Gaunt Sparkling Saturday
Jamie Webster After Evening Racing
Glass Times Raceday
Tom Jones After Evening Racing
bet365 Old Newton Cup
Afternoon Racing
Evening Racing
Becky Hill After Evening Racing
Betfred Rose of Lancaster Stakes - Ladies Day
Sky Bet Sunday Series Family Day
September Flat Racing
Racing Welfare Charity Raceday
Betfair Sprint Cup
Afternoon Racing
Summer Season Finale
Flat Finale
Betfair Chase Day
Christmas Afternoon Jump Racing
Betfred Tommy Whittle Chase Day
The Betfred Last Fling
*All fixtures