WEDNESDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2025
SIMON DURRANT General Manager, Kempton Park Racecourse
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Race Conditions can be found on page 31
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GENERAL MANAGER
Simon Durrant
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Beverley Frith
OWNERS &TRAINERS LIAISON
Mimi Ashworth
CLERK OFTHE COURSE & REGIONAL HEAD OF RACING
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STEWARDS
Steve Drowne (Chief Steward)
Georgina Cartwright (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Mark Elgar (Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Gwen Thomas, Lauren Thomson, Richard Westropp
STARTERS
Willie Jardine
James Stenning
JUDGE
David Hicks
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Graham Ford
VETERINARY OFFICER
Mark Murrell
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Simon Knapp, C.V.O., B.Sc., B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
Jamie Knapp, B.V.S.C., M.R.C.V.S.
Alfie Ireland, B.V.S.C., M.R.C.V.S.
Andrew Hamilton, M.V.B, Cert.A.V.P. (ESO) (EL), M.R.C.V.S.
Martin Watson, C.V.O., B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S. Alex Weller BSc(Hons), BVetMed M.R.C.V.S.
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Lucy Free, Dr Rob Cullen
Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Mark Gorvin
Dr Graeme Robertson, Dr Amy Lambert, Dr Rizwan Ghani, Dr Ramy Saker, Dr John Heathcock, Dr Linsey Whitley
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Christine Hannaford, Peter Double, Sarah Collins, Helena Warbrick
HANDICAPPER
Ryan Skelton
COMMENTATOR
Tony Ennis
BETTING RING MANAGER
George Hindson
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Sarah Drabwell
DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING LEADS
Brian Clifford, Beverley Frith
RACECARD EXPLAINED
B h New Bay - Hayyona Richard Kingscote
James Wigan & Ballylinch Stud
Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket
London Thoroughbred Services Ltd Sponsor
TIMEFORMVIEW Unbeaten at 3 yrs and developed into a high-class performer last term, ending the campaign with victory in the Champion Stakes at Ascot. Notquiteatthatlevelthisseasonbutthislooksanexcellentopportunitybackdowninclass.
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 allweather (Flat) or Pointto-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
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW 4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
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The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2024
(CLASS 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (PenaltyValue £4320)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (91 wins from 585 runners, 16%) runs GROOVY BABY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S C Williams (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs AMERICAN TREASURE LONGESTTRAVELLER: TWILIGHT DIAMOND trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 269 miles.
FIRST RACE
Br Br g Twilight Son - Zawiyah
O Hambleton Racing XXII & Jinky Farms
David Nolan J
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW8/1,lookedpotentiallyusefulwhenmakingawinningdebutinanoviceatWolverhampton(6f)39days ago,seeingoffthereopposingBearRockby11/2lengths.Moretocomeandcandefyapenalty
2 BLACK CAB (FR) (11) 5
Br Br g Showcasing - Swiss Affair Saffie Osborne J
O Mr J A Osborne and Partner Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B Ecurie Des Monceaux & Lordship Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWLastof5innoviceatSouthwell(6f)ondebut11daysago Didn’tgounbackedonthatoccasion(wentoff 11/2)andperhapshe’llfarebetterwithatonguetieadded.
3 AMERICAN TREASURE (IRE) (-)
Br B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Stor Mo Chroi (IRE) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr Ron Watts Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Epona Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW130,000gnsUSNavyFlagfilly.Sisterto2-y-o7fwinnerUSSConstitutionandhalf-sisterto3winners,including9.5f/11/4m winnerFierospeedand1mwinnerAppellation.RossaRyanbookedandworthasecondlookinthebettingondebut. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 BEAR ROCK (IRE) (39) 6322-2
4 8-13 (5)
Br B f Fascinating Rock (IRE) - My Bear Lady Robert Havlin J
O Joe Bear Racing Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley T
B Mr Chris Ransom
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaiden.Besteffortwhen11/2lengthssecondof4toTwilightDiamondinnoviceatWolverhampton (6f)39daysago Makespolytrackdebut. TFRHHHII BHA65
5 GROOVY BABY (GB) (14) 2222-43
Br B f Kingman - Hippy Hippy Shake
O Helena Springfield Ltd
4 8-13 (2)
Oisin Murphy J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWStillamaidenafter11attemptsbutcanusuallybereliedontogiveherrunning,performingcreditably againwhenthirdof6innoviceatSouthwell(7f)14daysago Dropsto6fforthefirsttime TFRHHHHI BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: MUTASAWI (IRE) 3 9 2 Oisin Murphy 13-8 (David O’Meara) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2.
ProbableS.P’s: 13-8Twilight Diamond (GB), 2-1 Groovy Baby (GB), 5-1 Bear Rock (IRE), 8-1 AmericanTreasure (IRE), 25-1 Black Cab (FR)
TWILIGHT DIAMOND looks set to make up for lost time judged on the style of last month’s debut success and may ensure that Groovy Baby’s wait for a first win goes on.
RESULTS
THE UNIBET SUPPORT SAFER
for three yrs old ™ Total prize fund £6000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (PenaltyValue £3140.40)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (22 wins from 404 runners, 5%) runs MAGNA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 33 runners, 21%) runs MIAKODA LONGESTTRAVELLER: MYSTICAL ELEGANCE trained by S Hodgson, Hook, 133 miles.
1 NATIONALVOICE (IRE) (26) 055-0
Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Laftah (IRE)
Lewis Edmunds J
O D MacAuliffe, A Don & LDS Bloodstock Lemos De Souza, Newmarket T
B Bernard Cooke Class1Personnel S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaiden.Eighthof9inhandicap(33/1)atNewcastle(11/4m)26daysago Nowdropssignificantly intripwithfirst-timecheekpiecesadded.PreviouslytrainedbyAmyMurphy.
2 BALLSGROVE BOY (GB) (8) 40002-2 9-7 (4)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Sweet Wind Music
Marco Ghiani J
O Mr W. Prosser Martin Dunne, Newmarket T
B Houghton-Cranford Partnership Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFirstrunsinceleavingMattCrawleywhenverygoodsecondof8inhandicapatWolverhampton(6f,5/1) 8daysago Considered.
3 MIAKODA (IRE) (23) 203-605 9-6 (6)
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Dew Line (IRE)
O Pimlico Racing & Sangwin Holdings Ltd
B Thomastown Farm Ltd
Sean Dylan Bowen J
James Owen, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWHoodedfirsttime,fifthof8inhandicapatWolverhampton(7f,7/1)23daysago.Stillrelativelyearlydays withthisexcellentstable.
4 TAKE THE BOAT (IRE) (14) 4000-01 C 9-6 (8)
Br B f Belardo (IRE) - Nameless (IRE)
O B Keane & S Nugent
B Nawara Stud Limited
Rob Hornby J
Des Donovan, Exning T
TIMEFORMVIEW9/2,careerbestwhenwinning8-runnerhandicapatthiscourse(1m)14daysago,justholdingon.Cangive anothergoodaccountoffjust2lbhigher TFRHHHHI BHA55
5 MYSTICAL ELEGANCE (GB) (23) 0400-00 9-5 (3)
Br Ch f Zoustar (AUS) - Romany Gypsy Rossa Ryan J
O Ms D. Ashcroft-Fielding
B Bearstone Stud
Simon Hodgson, Hook T
TIMEFORMVIEWLastof8inhandicapatWolverhampton(7f)23daysago.RossaRyanupbuthardtomakeacaseforon recentefforts.
6 NO RELEASE (GB) (13) 62-0242
Br B g Without Parole - Rainbow Spirit
O Bishop, Kirkland, Mitchell and Dunlop
TFRHHIII BHA54
9-3 (9)
Hector Crouch J
Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEW13/2,goodsecondof10inhandicapatChelmsford(7f)13daysago Shortlistmaterial. TFRHHHHH BHA52
7 MAGNA (GB) (14) 000-602
Br B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Ghurfah
8-12 (10)
Jack Doughty (3) J
O Wedgewood Estates Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Liza Judd Wedgewood Estates S TIMEFORMVIEW40/1,besteffortwhensecondof8inhandicapatthiscourse(1m)14daysago,keepingonwell.Thatgives hersomethingtobuildon.
8 LILY’S SYMPHONY (GB) (40) 00-50
47
8-11 (2)
Br B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Cardaw Lily (IRE) David Probert J
O Symphony Racing Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Richard Wheldon Winwood Construction UK Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 40 days ago. Makes polytrack debut.
9 CLIPSHAM NOBLE (IRE) (13) 00300-0 8-11 (5)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Not Misbegotten (IRE)
Warren Fentiman (7) J
O Mr F Morley Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Carrigbeg Stud Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWSeventhof10inhandicap(13/2)atChelmsford(7f)onreappearance13daysago TFRHHIII BHA42
10 MY BOY HARRY (GB) (127) 000- 8-11 (1)
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Malmostosa J
O Mr R. A. Popely Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Hever Stud Farm Ltd
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORMVIEWDownthefieldin3qualifyingrunsintheautumnforDarryllHollandbutwouldn’tbeashockwerehetoprovea differentpropositionnowhandicappingfromabasementmark.Onetonoteinthebetting.NONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA38
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: SILVER TRUMPET 3 9 8 Charles Bishop 5-2 (Eve Johnson Houghton) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No 10 Stewards Note:
MAGNA: Following its run on 12/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly into stride.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 No Release (GB), 7-2 Ballsgrove Boy (GB), 4-1 Take The Boat (IRE), 8-1 Miakoda (IRE), 9-1 Magna (GB), 20-1 National Voice (IRE), Clipsham Noble (IRE), 28-1 Mystical Elegance (GB), 66-1 Lily’s Symphony (GB) PLAY
NO RELEASE looked suited bythe drop to 7f last time and may finally get offthe mark. Ballsgrove Boy is feared most after his positive start for new trainer Martin Dunne at Wolverhampton last week. Take The Boat and Magna also make the shortlist.
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(CLASS 6) (DIV II)
for three yrs old ™ Total prize fund £6000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (PenaltyValue £3140.40)Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hughes (37 wins from 272 runners, 14%) runs BALLARAT BERTIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D M Loughnane (5 wins from 18 runners, 28%) runs ARCTIC MISSION LONGESTTRAVELLER: RUMBA BAY trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 138 miles.
1 LADY DIESEL (GB) (35) 060-0
9-9 (7)
Br B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Midnightly Daniel Muscutt J
O Racing Dames Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Pink Diesel Ltd. S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for1sttime, seventh of11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f,AW, 16/1) 35daysago,weakening1fouthavingracedfreely Tonguestrapon1sttime.
2 HELAALI (IRE) (7) 65-063
(1)
Br Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Silent Confession (IRE) Shane Kelly J
O AlMohamediya Racing Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Al Mohamediya Breeding Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.20/1,rantoasimilarlevelaspreviouslywhenthirdof6inhandicapatthisC&D7 daysago Needstopulloutalittlemore.
3 RUMBA BAY (GB) (13) 0000-61 D 9-7 (8)
Br B f Havana Grey - Nellie Ellis (IRE) Rossa Ryan J
O Dave & Emma Evans
David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Grovewood Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSharperforstabledebuteffortwhencapitalisingoncareer-lowmarktoland7-runnerhandicapatChelmsford(7f)13 daysago,leadingapproachingfinal100ydsandwellontopfinish.Notlongwiththisyardandshortlistedup4lb TFRHHHHH BHA55
4 MANTON ROAD (GB) (2) 211325 D BF
9-6 (3)
Br B g Mohaather - Robbie Roo Roo Luke Morris J
O Propulsion Racing Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T
B Brookside Breeders Club Propulsion Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonback-to-backWolverhamptonhandicapspriortoshowinghisquirkysidewhenoutbattledclosehomeatNewcastle(7f)onpenultimatestart.Not seentobesteffectwhenfifthatfirst-namedvenueonMondayandwhilsthehastheabilitytoplayapart,heneedstreatingwithsomecaution. TFRHHHHI BHA54
5 MISSILE MAC (GB) (13) 0040-33 BF
Br B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Super Midge
9-4 (5)
Billy Loughnane J
O Exors of the late Adrian McAlpine George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Kirtlington Stud & Mrs Mary Taylor George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK S TIMEFORMVIEW10/3,turnedinacreditabledisplaywithoutbeingseentobesteffectwhen21/2lengthsthirdof7toRumbaBayin handicapatChelmsfordCity(7f)13daysago,racingwide.Cheekpieceson1sttimeandshe’snotonetowriteoff TFRHHHHI BHA52
6 FREAK ENCOUNTER (IRE) (13) 40-1503
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Le Freak (IRE)
O Sleeve It Ltd and Partner
9-2 (2)
Saffie Osborne J
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B A. McMullan & M. O’Grady Noise Agency Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLingfieldinJanuary.4/1,creditablethirdof10inhandicapatChelmsfordCity(7f)13daysago, faringbestofthoseriddenprominently TFRHHHII BHA50
7 BAILEYS VALUE (GB) (126) 000- 9-0 (4)
Br Br f Bated Breath - Jafetica Lewis Edmunds J
O Baileys Horse Feeds (F H Nash Ltd) Lemos De Souza, Newmarket T
B Petches Farm Ltd Class1Personnel S TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field all 3 starts in 7f novice events in the autumn. Blinkers/tongue tie reached for now handicappingbackfrom4monthsoffandthebettingislikelytoproveaninformativeguide. TFRHHHII BHA48
8 ARCTIC MISSION (IRE) (14) 00-00
(6)
Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Ghaseedah Jonny Peate J
O Parallel Corporation & Partner Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
B Ms Fiona McEnery Parallel Office and Document Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.7/1andblinkeredfor1sttime,lastof8inhandicapatthiscourse(8f)14daysago. Muchmoreneeded. TFRHHIII BHA45
9 BALLARAT BERTIE (GB) (14) 0000-44 8-11 (9)
Br Br g Oasis Dream - Isole Canarie (IRE)
O Mr R. J. Rexton
Finley Marsh J
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B P. J. Gleeson Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBlinkeredfor1sttime,creditablefourthof8inhandicap(4/1)atthiscourse(8f)14daysago,noextrafinal 1f Returnto7fworthexploringonthatevidence.
TFRHHHII BHA42
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024:(See Div 1)
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 4, 6, 9.
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2.
Stewards Note:
MANTON ROAD: Following its run on 24/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Rumba Bay (GB), 4-1 Manton Road (GB), 11-2 Missile Mac (GB), 6-1 Freak Encounter (IRE), 11-1 Ballarat Bertie (GB), 14-1 Lady Diesel (GB), 16-1 Helaali (IRE), 18-1 Baileys Value (GB), 22-1 Arctic Mission (IRE)
RUMBA BAY was fitter for her stable debut and duly capitalised on a career-low mark at Chelmsford (7f) 2 weeks ago, leading final 100 yds and well on top finish. She can make a bold bid to follow up from this 4lb higher mark, with Manton Road and Missile Mac heading up the dangers. Freak Encounter is another holding claims. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RUMBA BAY 2.MANTON
EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS
Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered
3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2
5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
(CLASS 4) for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund
Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D M Loughnane
(30 wins from 256 runners, 12%) runs FOLLOWYOUR HEART
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D M Loughnane
(5 wins from 18 runners, 28%) runs FOLLOW YOUR HEART
LONGESTTRAVELLER: LERWICK trained by E Bethell, Middleham, 245 miles.
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Folle Allure (FR) Luke Morris J
O Khalifa Dasmal & Bryan Payne
B Dominique Ades-Hazan & Lily Ades
David Simcock, Newmarket T
David Simcock Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner LatestwinatWolverhamptoninJanuary Creditablefourthof10inhandicap(17/2)atthis course(6f)14daysago,needingstiffertest.Inthemix.
2 BATAL DUBAI (IRE) (19) 0041-02 D 5 9-8 (2)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Sweet Sienna Taryn Langley (7) J
O Brownsbarn & Maxwell Thoroughbreds
Jack Morland, Newmarket T
B Mrs Jean Brennan 4X4 Specialists Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatLingfieldinDecember Creditablesecondof7inhandicapatSouthwell(6.1f,9/2)19days ago Nottakenlightly
TFRHHHII BHA84
3 ZERO CARBON (FR) (27) 13600-0 CD 6 9-7 (7)
Br B g Acclamation - Clotilde Finley Marsh J
O The Spartans Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T
B Chasemore Farm LLP
TIMEFORMVIEW4-timeC&Dwinner.LatestwinhereinAugust.50/1,lastof9inhandicapatSouthwell(6.1f)27daysago. Needstobounceback.
TFRHHHII BHA83
4 LERWICK (GB) (12) 524-022 5 9-7 (4)
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Mystique Callum Rodriguez J
O The Marquess of Zetland Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Mr Jeremy Gompertz & P Milmo Zetland Estates Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW12/1,goodsecondof10inhandicapatNewcastle(7.1f)12daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA83
5 HIERONYMUS (GB) (14) 00300-2 CD 9 9-7 (1)
Br B g Dutch Art - Sleek
Charles Bishop J
O Mrs Pao, Mr Stafford & Mr Tucker George Baker, Epsom T
B Miss Y. Jacques Vortex Shipbroking S TIMEFORMVIEW4-timecoursewinner.Elevenrunssincelastwinin2024.8/1,creditable1/2-lengthsecondof9toFollow YourHeartinhandicapatthisC&D14daysago Considered. TFRHHHII BHA83
6 GIANT (GB) (32) 64054-4 CD BF 5 9-4 (5)
Br B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Rebel Surge (IRE)
George Wood J
O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T
B Phil Cunningham Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Creditablefourthof10inhandicapatWolverhampton(7.2f,4/1)32daysago,wellpositioned. Canmakehispresencefeltagain.
80
7 FOLLOW YOUR HEART (IRE) (14) 0150-21 CD 7 9-4 (6)
Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Al Gharrafa
Billy Loughnane J
O S. & A. Mares Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
B Deal Gharrafa Syndicate TIMEFORMVIEW4-timeC&Dwinner.Won9-runnerhandicap(7/2)atthisC&D14daysagoby1/2lengthfromHieronymus. Headingbackintherightdirectionrecentlysohe’salikelyplayer.
HHHHI BHA80
8 BILLY MILL (GB) (14) 00-0504 C D 7 9-3 (8)
Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Phantom Spirit Saffie Osborne J
O Canisbay Bloodstock Rod Millman, Cullompton T
B Mr& MrsJ. R. Worboys Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd, Fleetwood Developments Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner.Threewins from 12 runs lastyear. 7/1, creditable 3/4-length fourth of9to FollowYour HeartinhandicapatthisC&D14daysago Needsconsidering.
HHHII BHA79
9 ULTRAMARINE (IRE) (13) 2206-35 CD 6 8-12 (3)
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Onyali (IRE)
O Mrs E. Evans
B Newtown Anner Stud
Rossa Ryan J
David Evans, Abergavenny T
Emma Evans Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerThreewinsfrom24runslastyear 6/1,fifthof7inhandicapatChelmsfordCity(6f)13daysago, leftpoorlyplaced.Weightedtogoclose. TFRHHHHH BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: HIERONYMUS 8 9 10 Charles Bishop 15-2 (George Baker) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Follow Your Heart (IRE), 5-1 Hieronymus (GB), 6-1 Lerwick (GB), 13-2 Batal Dubai (IRE), 7-1 Tiger Crusade (FR), 8-1 Giant (GB), 11-1 Billy Mill (GB), 12-1 Ultramarine (IRE), 40-1 Zero Carbon (FR)
A case can be made for most ofthese but C&D winner ULTRAMARINE didn’t enjoy the rub of the green when fifth at Chelmsford last time and figures on a handy mark so edges the vote Follow Your Heart heads the list of dangers on the back of his recent C&D victory with Lerwick, Batal Dubai and Giant also in the picture.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ULTRAMARINE (IRE) 2.FOLLOWYOUR HEART (IRE) 3.LERWICK
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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (PenaltyValue £4187.20)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Butler (38 wins from 445 runners, 9%) runs KAARANAH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs SCEPTIC LONGESTTRAVELLER: PARTISAN HERO trained by D Loughnane, Tern Hill, 166 miles.
1 PARTISAN HERO (IRE) (29) 00/22-33 D BF 5 9-9 (6)
Br B g Muhaarar - Mad About You (IRE) Rossa Ryan J
O D Lowe & S Hoyland David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Dave Loughnane Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWGoodthirdof9inhandicap(9/5)atWolverhampton(9.5f)29daysago,runningon.Willbeadangerto alliftakingtothissurface.
2 MISTER MOJITO (IRE) (200) 316104- 4 9-8 (5)
Br B g Cityscape - Lucky Charm
Brandon Wilkie (3) J
O Gold Syndicate T. J. Kent, Newmarket T
B Lady Juliet Tadgell Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW10/3,creditablefourthof10inhandicapatHaydock(7.2f,goodtofirm).Off6monthsbutcouldhavea parttoplayifhe’sraringtogofollowingawindop
3 SWATCH (IRE) (66) 324015- D 6 9-7 (8)
Br B g Time Test - Gliding (IRE)
Hector Crouch J
O Mrs Jo Brisland Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Kelly Equine & Liam Quelly
KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWolverhamptoninDecember.Bitbelowformfifthof10inhandicap(3/1)atLingfield(8f, AW)66daysago Othersmakemoreappealfromawinpointofview.
HHIII BHA68
4 KAARANAH (IRE) (60) 00/0536- CD 7 9-6 (2)
Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Chevanah (IRE)
David Egan J
O Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket T
B Highfort Stud & D. Mcabhaird TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Sixthof9inhandicapatNewcastle(10.2f,7/4)60daysago.Backdownintripandwould haveaseriouschanceifheputshisbestfootforward.
TFRHHHII BHA67
5 JERSEY ROCS (IRE) (32) 0011-02 D 4 9-5 (7)
Br B g Twilight Son - Maybride
Oisin Murphy J
O Old Gold Racing, Cottier & Hills Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Kildaragh Stud Old Gold Racing, Retraining of Racehorses S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwowinsfrom6runslastyear.5/1,creditablesecondof8inhandicapatWolverhampton(8.6f)32days ago,helpedbybeingheldupinstrongly-runrace Placepossibilities.
HHHII BHA66
6 THAT’S FOR SURE (IRE) (37) 00/00-00 4 9-1 (1)
Br B g Unfortunately (IRE) - Vulnicura (IRE)
O Pompey Ventures 15
B Tally-Ho Stud
Sean Dylan Bowen J
Michael Keady, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 37 days ago. Significantly up in trip for this polytrack/yarddebut.
TFRHIIII
7 SCEPTIC (IRE) (59) 000000- D 5 8-10 (4)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Aljaazya (USA) Luke Morris J
O Six for Joy Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwelverunssincelastwinin2023.50/1,firstrunsinceleavingPatrickMorriswhenlastof10inhandicap atSouthwell(8.1f)59daysago Opposable.
TFRHIIII BHA57
8 FLYING STAR (IRE) (27) 33404-4 5 8-9 (3)
Br Gr m Camacho - Guiletta (IRE)
O Beryl’s Bunch
B Kellsgrange Stud & J. Dwan
Gina Mangan J
John Berry, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW40/1,respectablefourthof8inhandicapatChelmsfordCity(7f)27daysago,unabletosustaineffort. Looksvulnerable.
TFRHHIII BHA56
9 LOVELY JUBLY (GB) (14) 040
Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Plover
O Canisbay Bloodstock
4 8-6 (9)
Saffie Osborne J
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Canisbay Bloodstock Fleetwood Developments Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Eighthof12inmaidenatthisC&D(250/1)14daysago Interestingtoseewhichway shegoesinthebettingnowpitchedintoahandicap TFRHHHHH BHA53
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: THOUGHTFUL GIFT 5 10 0 Oisin Murphy 8-15 (Jack Jones) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2 Stewards Note:
KAARANAH: Following its run on 28/12/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference. LOVELYJUBLY: Following its run on 12/2/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Partisan Hero (IRE), 4-1 Jersey Rocs (IRE), 9-2 Kaaranah (IRE), 5-1 Mister Mojito (IRE), 7-1 Lovely Jubly (GB), 10-1 Swatch (IRE), 28-1 Flying Star (IRE), 40-1 That’s For Sure (IRE), 66-1 Sceptic (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Having hinted at ability in her qualifying runs, LOVELY JUBLY is of interest now venturing down the handicap route off an appealing opening mark. She shades preference ahead of Partisan Hero, who has put in good shifts on all four starts since joining David Loughnane and should be on the premises once more. Kaaranah and Mister Mojito are others to consider
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(CLASS 5) (DIV II)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (PenaltyValue £4187.20)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Botti (39 wins from 332 runners, 12%) runs TIMETOBENICE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 33 runners, 21%) runs LASER FOCUS
WEIGHTWATCHER: AL SUIL EILE won off a handicap mark of 62, his rating is now down 5lb to 57
LONGESTTRAVELLER: AL SUIL EILE trained by S A Harris, Worksop, 154 miles.
1 LASER FOCUS (IRE) (144) 223414- 7
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Decisive Intent Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Pontoon racing James Owen, Newmarket T
B Sunderland Holding Inc. The Rare Breed Meat Company S
TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinsfrom12runslastyearWontwiceoverhurdlesinNovemberbutbitbelowthatlevelwhenthirdof7innoviceclaiminghurdleat Ludlow(15.8f,soft,5/2)thefollowingmonth.Thistriplookswellshortofhisoptimumsoothersmoreappealingreturningfromabreak. TFRHHHII BHA70
2 PURSUIT OF TRUTH (IRE) (127) 00/526- 4 9-7 (2)
Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Spirit Bear (IRE)
David Probert J
O The Pumpkin Partnership Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T
B Armitage & Norelands Bloodstock KPF Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPossiblyfoundtheracecomingtoosoonwhensixthof11inhandicap(5/2)atNewcastle(8f)backinOctober,stayingonafterhampered briefly3fout.SoldfromOwenBurrows17,000gnslaterthatmonthandnotseensince.Onetoconsiderforhisnewyard TFRHHHHI BHA68
3 TIMETOBENICE (GB) (32) 0400-45 CD 4 9-7 (4)
Br B g Time Test - Station House (IRE) Marco Ghiani J
O Milan Racing Club Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Mascalls Stud Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.6/1andtonguestraponfor1sttime,creditablefifthof8inhandicapatWolverhampton (8.6f)32daysago Stillyettowinahandicapbutisknockingonthedoor TFRHHHII BHA68
4 TOP OF THE CLASS (GB) (30) 1416-23 CD 5 9-6 (5)
Br Ch m Zoustar (AUS) - The Gold Cheongsam (IRE) Billy Loughnane J
O The Likely Lads Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
B Chasemore Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Twowinsfrom6runslastyear,latesthereinAugust.9/4,thirdof5inhandicapatWolverhampton (8.6f)30daysago,ideallyneedingstrongergallop Shortlistmaterialgrantedagoodpacetoaimat TFRHHHHH BHA67
5 MASTEROFGREYGOOSE (IRE) (12) 4334-56 4 9-4 (6)
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Elegant Peace (IRE)
Daniel Muscutt J
O the old studs Joseph Parr, Newmarket T
B John Malone
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to come on for recent run when sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/2) 12 days ago. Handicapperdropshim3lbbutneedtoshowmorebeforebecomingofinterest. TFRHHIII BHA65
6 GOT NO DOLLARS (IRE) (41) 61004-1 CD 7 9-0 (3)
Br B g Showcasing - Canada Water
Sam Feilden (5) J
O Mr W Enticknap & Mr B Ralph Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Barronstown Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhonotchedhisseventhcareervictoryin6-runnerhandicap(6/1)atChelmsfordCity(8f)justunder6weeksago,holdingon underlargelyhands-and-heelsriding.Handicappernudgeshimupjust2lbbuthe’snotanobviousonetofollowup(inconsistent) TFRHHHII BHA61
7 AL SUIL EILE (FR) (12) 0-66053 C D 9 8-10 (8)
Br Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Visual Element (USA) Laura Pearson J
O Mr J. Morris Shaun Harris, Worksop T
B Thierry De La Heronniere & Jedburgh Stud TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner.Twowinsfrom6runslastyear.18/1andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,mademoreimpactthanpreviouslythisyearwhen thirdof8inhandicapatSouthwell(8.1f)12daysago Histaskisnowtobuildonthatbutmayprovevulnerabletoyoungerlegs. TFRHHHII BHA57
8 TREASURE BAY (GB) (118) 00430- 4 8-8 (7)
Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Treasured (IRE) Josephine Gordon J
O Mr P. Bradley Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Mrs R. F. Greener
TIMEFORMVIEWToofreewhenwell-beatententhof11onhandicapdebutatBath(8f,soft,125/1)4monthsago.Firstrun foryardafterleavingMarkGillardandhelooksaneasyswerve.
55
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4, 6, 7.
2024:(See
ProbableS.P’s: 3-1 Got No Dollars (IRE), 7-2 Pursuit ofTruth (IRE), 11-2Top ofThe Class (GB), 13-2Timetobenice (GB), 7-1 Laser Focus (IRE), 12-1 Masterofgreygoose (IRE), 14-1 Al Suil Eile (FR), 50-1 Treasure Bay (GB)
TOP OF THE CLASS had little chance the way the race unfolded when sent off favourite at Wolverhampton last month but, granted a strong pace to aim at, Mark Loughnane’s dual C&D winner remains one to be interested in She gets the vote over Pursuit of Truth, who is low mileage for his age and returns after 4 months off for a new yard Timetobenice and Laser Focus can fight out minor honours.
THE ‘EUROPEAN ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY’ CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for three yrs old ™ Total prize fund £60000
Owners Prize Money 1st £24378, 2nd £12192, 3rd £6096, 4th £3048, 5th £1524, 6th £762. (PenaltyValue £30924)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (91 wins from 585 runners, 16%) runs QUAI DE BETHUNE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Appleby (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs OLYMPUS POINT AND OPERA BALLO
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SADDADD trained by R Varian, OPERA BALLO & OLYMPUS POINT trained by C Appleby & MOLVENO trained by M Botti, all Newmarket, 85 miles.
1 HOTT SHOTT (GB) (133) 3151- C 9-7 (4)
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Moohareeba Finley Marsh J
O P Cook, P Merritt & T Verrier Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Essafinaat UK Ltd Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinner Twowinsfrom4runslastyear Didn’tneedtoimprovetowin12-runnernovice(evens)atthiscourse(7f) whenlastseeninOctober Steppinguptoamilewon’tbeanissuebuthe’supagainstsomehighlypromisingcoltsthistime. TFRHHIII BHA94
2 MOLVENO (GB) (25) 031-11 CD 9-7 (1)
Br B c Almanzor (FR) - Clotilde Marco Ghiani J
O Scuderia Sagam Srls Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Chasemore Farm Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinner C&Dwinner Didn’tneedtoimprovetowin4-runnerhandicapatNewcastle(8f,evens)25daysago, readily Morewillbeneededifhe’stocompletethefour-timerbutfurtherprogressiscertainlynotoutofthequestion. TFRHHIII BHA88
3 OLYMPUS POINT (IRE) (137) 23212- D 9-7 (2)
Br Ch g Earthlight (IRE) - Scarlett Rose James Doyle J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Oak Lodge Bloodstock Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratNewmarketinSeptember.11/4,goodsecondof8inanurseryatthatcourse(7f,soft)onfinal startofhis2-y-ocampaign(geldedsince) WilliamBuickprefersOperaBallo Makespolytrackdebut. TFRHHIII BHA90
4 OPERA BALLO (IRE) (28) 1 CD 9-7 (3)
Br B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Dubai Opera William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Ecurie de Cachene Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWHighlypromisingindividual.Won9-runnermaidenatthisC&D(4/9)ondebut28daysago,impressively. Clearlyanexcitingprospect. TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 QUAI DE BETHUNE (FR) (28) 3-1 CD 9-7 (5)
Br B c Persian King (IRE) - Edavanna (FR)
Oisin Murphy J
O Mr Gary Gillies & Team Valor Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Ecurie X racingclub.com S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedwinner.Won9-runnermaidenatthisC&D(2/5)28daysago,readily.Opentoprogressfor leadingyardandshouldmakehispresencefelt. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 SADDADD (IRE) (74) 1- D
Br B c Pinatubo (IRE) - Talmada (USA)
9-7 (6)
Jack Mitchell J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Godolphin TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingtype.Won9-runnernoviceatSouthwell(8.1f,8/15)ondebut74daysago,forgingclear.This well-bredcoltlooksagoodprospect.
TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: NOTABLE SPEECH 3 9 7 William Buick 11-10 (Charlie Appleby) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Opera Ballo (IRE), 11-2 Saddadd (IRE), 7-1 Quai de Bethune (FR), 12-1 Olympus Point (IRE), 14-1 Molveno (GB), 16-1 Hott Shott (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
The sky could be the limit for OPERA BALLO, who was a very taking winner on debut over this C&D last month and he is hard to oppose. Saddadd also made a winning start to his career at Southwell and earns the vote for forecast purposes ahead of another promising colt in Quai de Bethune.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OPERA BALLO (IRE) 2.SADDADD (IRE) 3.QUAI DE BETHUNE (FR)
for three yrs old ™ Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (91 wins from 585 runners, 16%) runs TUSCAN STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs ONE HORSE TOWN LONGESTTRAVELLER: SPIRIT OF JURA trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 245 miles.
1 ROYALALLIANCE (FR) (25) 413-3
9-9 (2)
Br B g Persian King (IRE) - Alliance d’Or (IRE) Billy Loughnane J
O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum George Boughey, Newmarket T
B French Bloodstock Agency
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner at Newcastle in October Off 12 weeks before a solid third of 4 in handicap at Newcastle(8f,7/4)25daysago Upintripandonetoconsider
2 TUSCAN STAR (FR) (12) 0-11
(1)
Br B c Yafta - Tassina (GER) Oisin Murphy J
O J Palmer-Brown & Partner 2
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Monsieur Abdul Latif Yousfi Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovingsortwhomadeit2-3in5-runnernoviceatNewcastle(8f)12daysago,respondingwell.Makes handicapdebut.Shouldhavemoretoofferoverthislongerdistance.Bigshout.
3 ONE HORSE TOWN (IRE) (22) 33-23 8-13 (6)
Br Ch g Threat (IRE) - Almost Always (IRE)
O The Jo Cool Syndicate
Kieran Shoemark J
Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Almost Always Partnership OLBG S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.6/1andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,thirdof5inmaidenatNewcastle(8f)22daysago. Upindistanceforhandicapdebut.Notruledout.
HHHII BHA73
4 MAGNA GEE GEE (IRE) (34) 5041-4 8-13 (3)
Br B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Hot Wired George Wood J
O Gee Gee’s Racing Club
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B David McGuinness Dynacell S TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWolverhamptoninDecember.Fairlastof4toSpiritofJurainhandicapatSouthwell(11.1f,5/1) 34daysago Makespolytrackdebut.Oughttobeintheshake-up
5 SPIRIT OF JURA (GB) (34) 624-11 D
Br Ch f Masar (IRE) - Pamona (IRE)
O R W Huggins & Partner
TFRHHHII BHA73
8-12 (4)
HayleyTurner J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Highclere Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinner.Careerbestwhenwinning4-runnerhandicapatSouthwell(11.1f,7/2)34daysago. Progressingrecently TFRHHHII BHA72
6 NORTHWEST PASSAGE (GB) (16) 360-433
Br Gr or Ro c Ulysses (IRE) - Dijlah
8-5 (5)
Warren Fentiman (7) J
O Crimbourne Bloodstock Roger Teal, Lambourn T
B Clearwater Stud Borras Construction Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent maiden. 33/1, goodthird of7 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 12 days ago. Can gowell offan easingmark.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
TFRHHHHI BHA65
2024: TORTURED SOUL 4 9 6 Rossa Ryan 5-4 (Tony Carroll) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
ProbableS.P’s: 2-1 Tuscan Star (FR), 7-2 Royal Alliance (FR), 4-1 Spirit ofJura (GB), 17-2 Northwest Passage (GB), 10-1 Magna Gee Gee (IRE), 11-1 One Horse Town (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Andrew Balding’s TUSCAN STAR arrives on the up so is fancied to make a winning handicap debut now his stamina is unlocked more and complete a hat-trick. Northwest Passage is weighted to have a big say and heads the list of dangers ahead of Magna Gee Gee and Royal Alliance.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TUSCAN STAR (FR) 2.NORTHWEST PASSAGE 3.MAGNA GEE GEE (IRE)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (PenaltyValue £4187.20)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (22 wins from 404 runners, 5%) runs ALEX THE GREAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Keady (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs CURRUMBIN
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ALEX THE GREAT trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 120 miles.
1 ORCHESTRA (FR) (35) 3034/0-2 5 10-0 (7)
Br B g Golden Horn - Optica (FR) Joe Leavy (3) J
O Mr Lee Craze Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B S.C. Ecurie Ades-Hazan & Pvp Racing Dunraven Group of Companies S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroverhurdlesinNovember BackontheFlatwithtonguestrapadded,suitedbystepupintripinthis spherewhensecondof9inhandicap(12/1)overC&D35daysago Meritsconsideration(hashadawindop). TFRHHHHI BHA70
2 VIN ROUGE (IRE) (239) 60//5343- CD 7 9-11 (4)
Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Adventure Seeker (FR) George Downing J
O S Mullins Racing Club Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B Camas Park Stud & Summerhill We Do Vans S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Belowformoverhurdlesonfinal2startslastyear,seventhof9inhandicapatStratford(16.3f, good,10/1)172daysago BackdowntolastwinningmarkontheFlat,butothersstillmorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA67
3 CURRUMBIN (IRE) (13) 3214-31 D 4 9-9 (5)
Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Melanippe (IRE) Kieran Shoemark J
O Apollo Horses I
B Rathregan Stud
Michael Keady, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWGainedsecondsuccessforcurrenttrainerwhenwinning7-runnerhandicapatChelmsfordCity(16f,5/1) 13daysago,thoughverymuchhadrunofrace Cangiveanothergoodaccount.
4 FURTHER MEASURE (USA) (27) 52-1411 D 8 9-7 (6)
Br B g English Channel (USA) - Price Tag
Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Ms Denise Tibbett Mike Murphy, Westoning T
B Juddmonte Farms Inc
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit3winsfromhislast4startswhenscoringin7-runnerhandicapatSouthwell(16.5f,2/1)27days ago,valueforextracomingfromtherearofthefieldundermainlyhandriding.Nottakenlightly TFRHHHHI BHA63
5 ALEX THE GREAT (IRE) (28) 303-441 CD 5 9-3 (2)
Br Gr g Camelot - Moonrise Landing (IRE)
O Shropshire Wolves & Mill House Racing
Jack Doughty (3) J
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Oak Hill Stud Mill House Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWithJackDoughtybackonboard,builtonhisrunofin-frameeffortswhenwinning8-runnerhandicap (3/1)atthisC&D28daysago,readily Couldstillhavemoretoofferatthistripandhe’samajorplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA59
6 THE COLORIST (GB) (28) 1466-32
Br B g Time Test - Shesells Seashells
(8)
Robert Havlin J
O Beckett Churcher & Harris Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T
B Smarden Thoroughbreds Total Machining Solutions (Tms) S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatLingfieldinSeptember.Hasrunwellbothoutingsthisyear,secondof14inhandicapat thiscourse(12f,17/2)28daysago,justfailingafteraslowstart Upintripwithcheekpiecesreapplied. TFRHHHII BHA59
7 TOBYTOPS (GB) (14) 666-60 4 8-10 (3)
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Kiss Me Not (IRE)
O Mr Paul Goonan
B Ecurie Monceaux/Rifa Mustang
George Wood J
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Failedtoimproveuppedintripwheneighthof12inhandicapatthiscourse(12f,33/1) 2weeksago,slowlyaway Nowgoesfurtherupindistancewithblinkerson1sttime.Hasworktodo
8 EDNA E MODE (IRE) (34) 43406-4
(1)
Br B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Contredanse (IRE) Rob Hornby J
O Dynasty Racing Robert Stephens, Caldicot T
B Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenafter8starts.Onsecondrunforcurrentyard,153/4lengthsfourthof9toFurtherMeasure inhandicapatSouthwell(16.5f,40/1)34daysago,merelypassingbeatenrivals.Visornowreachedfor.
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: ALAFDHAL (IRE) 6 9 6 Rossa Ryan 9-2 (Phil McEntee) 5 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No 7. Visor worn first time by No 8. Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 6.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Alex The Great (IRE), 7-2 Further Measure (USA), 5-1 Currumbin (IRE), 11-2 Orchestra (FR), 13-2 The Colorist (GB), 16-1 Vin Rouge (IRE), 28-1 Toby Tops (GB), 40-1 Edna E Mode (IRE)
ALEX THE GREAT proved at least as good as ever when doubling his tally at this C&D last month, both wins with Jack Doughty in the saddle, and he could be capable of following up having had only the 5 starts at around this trip Further Measure is respected in his bid fora hat-trick, while Orchestra remains unexposed atthis distance on the Flat.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALEXTHE GREAT (IRE) 2.FURTHER MEASURE (USA) 3.ORCHESTRA (FR)
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STANDARD AND RECORD TIMES
5f (2yo) Glamorous Spirit (IRE) (28/11/2008)
6f (2yo) Invincible Army (IRE) (09/09/2017)
6f Trinityelitedotcom (IRE) (29/03/2014)
7f (2yo) Elsaakb (USA) (08/11/2017)
7f Sirius Prospect (USA) (20/11/2014)
1m (2yo) Queen Gamrah (30/10/2019)
1m Western Aristocrat (USA) (15/09/2011) 1m 35.73s 1m 36.00s
1m 2f Ply (25/09/2017) 2m 2.93s 2m 3.20s
1m 3f Forbidden Plant (30/03/2019) 2m
1m 4f Spring of Fame (USA) (07/11/2012) 2m 28.99s 2m 29.30s
2m Colour Vision (FR) (02/05/2012) 3m 21.50s 3m 21.50s Supplied courtesy of The Racing Post
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 4.23 -THETRYUNIBET’S NEWIMPROVEDACCABOOSTS NOVICESTAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Unibet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 9 entries at £40 - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£3414; Second £1706;Third £854; Fourth £426. (PenaltyValue £4320) SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 4.55 - THE UNIBET SUPPORT SAFER GAMBLING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-58 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each race won 6lb Unibet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 12 entries at £30 - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (PenaltyValue £3140.40) SS
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 5.30 - THE UNIBET SUPPORT SAFER GAMBLING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-58 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each race won 6lb Unibet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 12 entries at £30 - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619;Fourth£310;Fifth£155.(PenaltyValue£3140.40)Weightsraised1lbandparagraphs27to31oftheWeightsandHandicappingCode complied with where applicable. SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.00 - THE FREE BETWITH UNIBET’S BETBUILDER REBOUND 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 fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligiblesee Standard Conditions) £60 stake ifthe horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake ifthe horse is rated 65 or lowerwith £48 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Unibet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 12 entries at £60 - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478;Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 6.30 -THETRYUNIBET’S NEWSMARTVIEWRACECARDS HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 5) (DIVI) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4187 to the winning horseThe second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Unibet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 10 entries at £40 - Closed February 20th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney. Winner£3303; Second £1652;Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (PenaltyValue £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
SixthRace7.00-THETRYUNIBET’SNEWSMARTVIEWRACECARDSHANDICAPSTAKES(CLASS5)(DIVII) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4187 to the winning horseThe second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Unibet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 10 entries at £40 - Closed February 20th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney. Winner£3303; Second £1652;Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (PenaltyValue £4187.20) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 7.30 - THE ‘EUROPEAN ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY’ CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £30924 to the winning horse The second to receive £14502, the third £7254, the fourth £3624, the fifth £1812 and the sixth £906. for three yrs old only Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Churchill Downs and Woodford Reserve have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner Points accrued in this race and others in the 2024/2025 “European Road to the Kentucky Derby” will count towards automatic qualification into the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Only one horse from the 2024/2025 “European Road to the Kentucky Derby” series will be granted automatic qualification. However, ifthe winner ofthe 2024/2025 “European Road to the Kentucky Derby” Series also qualifies through America’s 36-race Road to the Kentucky Derby series, the invitation will be extended to the next eligible horse in the 2024/2025 “European Road to the Kentucky Derby” series. If two or more horses have the same number of points, the horse with the highest earnings in non-restricted stakes races will be judged to be the winner If a winning horse cannot be selected by this method, the horse with the highest lifetime earnings will be declared the winner For full details, please refer to the relevant pages on www.ChurchillDowns.com. 8 entries at £300 - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £24378; Second £12192; Third £6096; Fourth £3048; Fifth £1524; Sixth £762 (PenaltyValue £30924) SS
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 8.00 - THE GET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT UNIBET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (London Middle Distance Series Qualifier) (GBBPLUS RACE) 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 forthree 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) £60 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lowerwith £48 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each race won 6lb Unibet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE 2025 LONDON MIDDLE DISTANCE HANDICAP STAKES (LONDON MIDDLE DISTANCE SERIES FINAL) to be run over one mile about three furlongs at Kempton Park on 5 November, 2025, with a Total Prize Fund of £70,000 In the event of the abandonment of this qualifying race, any horse which has been declared to run in this race , or any horse entered to run in this race ifthe time of abandonment was priorto the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from this qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 6 entries at £60 - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Ninth Race 8.30 -THE GETDAILYPRICE BOOSTSATUNIBETHANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 5) (London Stayers’Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £4187tothe winning horseThe secondto receive £1964,thethird £981,the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st; 4-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Unibet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE 2025 LONDON STAYERS’ (FINAL) HANDICAP STAKES to be run over about Two Miles at Kempton Park on 9 December, 2025, with a Total Race Value of £70,000 In the event of the abandonment of this qualifying race, any horse which has been declared to run in this race , or any horse entered to run in this race if the time of the abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from this qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules ofRacing, to enterthe Final. 12 entries at £40 - Closed February 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner£3303; Second £1652;Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (PenaltyValue £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
