FAMILY FUN DAY MONDAY 26th MAY, 2025
Welcome to our KING POWER FAMILY FUNDAY.
We have 7 races today , the first of which is at 1.55pm and the last at 5.25pm.
We would like to thank our sponsors today who are King Power, The British European Breeders Fund and the Pateman family.
As this is our family funday you can find lots of family entertainment within the picnic area such as – Toy roundabout, Crazy Pyramid, Fun House, Kids bungee trampolines and face painter, all of which are just £1 each. We are also excited to have a Cosplayer from Deadpool plus a further 8 characters so get your selfies at the ready.
Important points to note today are:
Public bars and food stands will close today immediately following the final race and the racecourse will close shortly after.
There is walk-in space available today within the Nelson Restaurant, therefore should you be interested in a 5 course meal please pop up and speak to our friendly team.
Please take a look at the racecourse map within your racecard to familiarise yourself with our facilities and in particular the location of our first aid unit. We have 3 active first-aiders available today plus a crowd doctor for your safety.
For our loyal Owners and Trainers we have provided the Club Room for your food plus the Club Terrace, Executive Room and 1st floor boxes PLUS OUR NEW PREMIER ROOM downstairs which we encourage you to enjoy.
Annual badge holders can use the Top floor boxes today plus use of the Club Terrace and the Executive Room for drinks.
Please be aware that we are now cashless on all bar and food outlets accepting only debit or credit cards. Please be assured that turnstiles and betting facilities will continue to accept cash for the time being. For those customers who either forget their cards or do not possess a debit card or credit card, we have special vouchers within the main office where you will be able to exchange your cash for vouchers and should you not spend your vouchers on the day you will be able to exchange them back for cash before you leave (up to 30 minutes after the last race), or use them on a future meeting.
Today these are situated at the Main Office. Please remember to purchase your Ladies Day tickets soon as they are selling fast and once gone it is unlikely that there will be any available to purchase on the day.
HAVE A GREAT DAY, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN TOMORROW FOR OUR STUDENT RACEDAY.
Today’s Officials
Stewards
Mr T. EVETTS (Chief Steward)
Mr C. BENNETT (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Mr S. CONNAWAY
Ms A. GALLIERS-PRATT
Mr S. KIRK
Starters
Mr W. JORDAN
Mr P. DENNIS
Judge
Mr K. DOWSON
Clerk of the Scales
Ms. C. MARELLI
Veterinary Officers
Ms A. BROWN
Ms J. HABERSHON-BUTCHER
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Ms L. COOK
Mr S. MITCHELL
Ms K.WEST
Veterinary Surgeons
Mr W. BEVIN
Mrs H. CUNNINGHAM
Farrier
Mr T.ALLEN
Medical Officers
PROF J BURTON
Dr P PRITCHARD
Dr L DAVIES
Leicester Racecourse
The Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL
Telephone: (0116) 271 6515
Email: info@leicester-racecourse.com
Nurse
Mrs S.WATTERS
Clerk of the Course
Mr J. S STEVENSON
General Manager
Mr D. MAYKELS
Betting Ring Manager
Mr C. MORRISSEY
Commentator
Mr A. FUSSEY
Presenter
Mr TIM. PETERS
Safeguarding Officers
Ms D.WILDER
Mr D. MAYKELS
Launching Our Punters Cafe
How to Read Your Racecard
5 KELTIC RHYTHM (IRE) (19) 2253P5
B g Milan - Ballinaroone Girl (IRE)
7 11-0
Trevor Whelan (3)
Stephen Lower Insurance Services Ltd Neil King, Newmarket
Michael Fennessy
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-upall4startsinIrishpointsandintheframemoreoftenthatnotunderRules Runpoorlylast2starts,however,andsomething to prove now going chasing.
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Official BHA Rating
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
★★★★★ Selected to win the race.
★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.
★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance
Official BHA Ratings
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
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The Calski Walski Wooski Apprentice Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80)
1 CROWD QUAKE (GB) (7) 6-65011
Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Local Time Kaiya Fraser J
O Mr Stuart C. Williams Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Godolphin
TIMEFORMVIEWFound improvement for longer trip in handicaps,landing a brace of 10fWindsor handicaps,travelled strongly when landing 11-runner race 7 days ago Carries penalty but unexposed sort should make a bold bid for the hat-trick TFRHHHHH BHA51
2 MRS MEADER (GB) (26) 0100-64 C D
9-12 (1)
Br B m Cityscape - Bavarica Harry Burns J
O Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club
Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T
B Julia Feilden Birkett Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner stepped up on reappearance when fourth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 26 days ago, not ideally placed Only 1lb above last successful mark and is one to consider back on turf. TFRHHHHI BHA55
3 INCAN EMPIRE (IRE) (12) 6-54356
4 9-12 (3)
Br Ch g Frankel - Vicugna Jack Dace (5) J
O Gonzales and Michael Watt Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B SAS Haras Voltaire Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWModest form in all-weather maiden/handicaps but yet to prove himself as effective on turf sixth of 8 in handicap atYarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago Needs to improve with tongue strap on first time TFRHHHII BHA55
4 TAZAMAN (GB) (30) 5502-53 D 8 9-11 (5)
Br Ch g Mukhadram - Farletti Alec Voikhansky J
O Mr D. Mead Kevin Frost, Newark T
B Farletti Partnership Kevin Frost Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Probably isn’t the force of old but produced another creditable effort over a staying distance when third of 8 in handicap atWolverhampton (16.6f) 30 days ago Should be competitive back down in trip TFRHHHHI BHA54
5 WALK THE MOON (GB) (12) 325003 5 9-3 (7)
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ladys First Jack Doughty J
O Six Pack
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Lady Bamford Mill House Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly consistent on the all-weather this year and bounced back to form returned to turf when creditable third of 8 in handicap at Bath (11.6f,good to firm) 12 days ago,slowly away.Can give a good account but overall strike rate (0-22) tempers enthusiasm. TFRHHHII BHA46
6 DARING LEADER (IRE) (21) 630-503
Br B g Acclamation - Daring Life (IRE)
4 9-3 (8)
Jack Callan (7) J
O Mr David John Jones Christopher Kellett, Lathom T
B Rathbarry Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWRan better than for a while on first run since leaving Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero when respectable third of 12 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f,good to firm) 21 days ago Remains to be seen if he can back that up from 2lb out of the handicap TFRHHHII BHA45
7 FOREST HAZE (GB) (26) 0-06040 5 9-3 (2)
Br B m Garswood - Rhythmical Taryn Langley (5) J
O Mr W. Prosser Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B William Prosser Fairlawns Racing Ltd, Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWUnable to build on creditable stable debut,running a moody race when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 11/1) 26 days ago, slowly away. Something to prove on turf debut from 1lb out of the handicap TFRHHIII BHA45
8 TEMUR KHAN (GB) (30) 0600-00 D
10 9-3 (6)
Br Br g Dansili - Slink Molly Gunn (5) J
O Mrs Helen Hogben Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B London Thoroughbred Services Ltd Mill House Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t fired since winning at Lingfield last summer. Latest 66/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (10f, good to firm) 30 days ago Out of the weights and best to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA44
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: LOOKINGDANDY 6 9 3 Sean Dylan Bowen 12-1 (David Evans) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Crowd Quake (GB), 15-2 Daring Leader (IRE), 8-1 Tazaman (GB), 9-1 Walk The Moon (GB), 11-1 Mrs Meader (GB), 20-1 Incan Empire (IRE), 22-1 Forest Haze (GB), 66-1 Temur Khan (GB)
CROWD QUAKE has looked a different proposition over 10f and there could well be more improvement to come over this longer trip He can land the hat-trick at the expense of the consistent Tazaman, who arrives in good heart, while Mrs Meader is another to consider now only 1lb higher than her last winning mark.
Second Race 2.30
TheKubeEventsCentreAtLeicesterRacecourseRestrictedMaiden Fillies’Stakes(Class5)(forhorsesinBandsB,CandD)(GBBRACE)
for maiden three, four and five yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)
1 BE AN ANGEL (GB) (19) 342-530
Br B f Twilight Son - Angel Mead George Wood J
O Mr David Klein Rod Millman, Cullompton T
B David Klein Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd, Signs & Safety Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair filly who matched her reappearance form when creditable third of 13 at Kempton,weakening final
yards Below form over same C&D last time and return to 6f may well suit ideally on that evidence
2 SAGUARO BLOSSOM (IRE) (19) 500 3 9-3 (1)
Br B f Arizona (IRE) - Takaliyda (IRE)
O James Edgedale and Partner
Sean Levey J
Brian Meehan, Manton T
B J. P. Linnane & J. Moore Sirecam Europe S
TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltondebutpromisewhenenhancingherformuppedmarkedlyinclasswhencominginninthof10inGroup3NellGwynStakesatNewmarket(7f),thoughnever really threatened.Disappointed backontheAWat Kemptonlasttime.butthis looksa goodopportunitytomakeamendsinfirsttimeheadgear TFRHHHHH BHA80
3 WIND OF WAR (IRE) (-)
Br B f Soldier’s Call - Ebbraam
3 9-3 (2)
Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Ms Denise Tibbett Mike Murphy, Westoning T
B Mr D. Laverty
TIMEFORMVIEWEUR45,000 yearling,1,000 gns 2-y-o,Soldier’s Call filly.Dam,third at 8.5f (sole start),half-sister to smart 1 1/4m1 1/2m winner Gaassee out of useful 2-y-o 1m winner Oojooba. Stable not renowned for debut winners TFRHHIII BHA-
4 MARSH MEADOW (IRE) (10) (2lb) 34
3 9-1 (3)
Br B f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Tea Cup Nathan Evans J
O Nick Bradley Racing 20 Adrian Keatley, Malton T
B Highland Bloodstock Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced filly showed ability on debut prior to struggling up in class when fourth of 5 in novice (50/1) at York (7.9f, good) 10 days ago. Down in trip and could have more to offer back at a more realistic level TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SPIRIT OF JENNY (IRE) (-) (2lb) 3 9-1 (8)
Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Next Generation (IRE)
O Mr P. Stacey
Dougie Costello J
Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T
B Tally-Ho Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 27,000 gns 2-y-o, Inns of Court filly. Half-sister to winner up to 6f Shuangxi Dam lightly-raced half-sister to useful 5f winner (including at 2 yrs) Pyman’s Theory. Likely an outsider on debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 VELVET WHISPER (IRE) (216) (2lb) 20-
Br B f Calyx - Delhi
O C Wright, D Kilburn, A Dick and P Snook
3 9-1 (7)
Daniel Tudhope J
Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B David Byrne & Pierce Molony Stratford Place Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWGambled-on2/1,secondof8inmaidenatSouthwell(7.1f)ondebutbutfailedtomatchthat12daysonwhenseventhof12innovice at Newcastle (7.1f),possibly found the race coming too soon.Could be worth another chance dropping in trip on return. TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 ANTALYA (GB) (158) (4lb) 33- 3 8-13 (4)
Br B f Time Test - Anadolu (IRE)
Dylan Hogan J
O Mrs P. O’Brien Jack Jones, Newmarket T
B Hazelwood Bloodstock Ltd Hazelwood Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Time Test filly ran to a similar level as on debut when 4/1, third of 10 in novice at Chelmsford City (6f) in December, holding his own until late on Given a break and could be open to progress on turf debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 LINEAR SPIRIT (IRE) (19) (4lb) 54 3 8-13 (6)
Br B f Make Believe - Lunar Spirit
O Scuderia Sagam Srls
B John O’Connor
Marco Ghiani J
Marco Botti, Newmarket T
Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMake Believe filly showed something like debut form ridden closer to the pace when fourth of 11 in maiden (8/1) at Kempton (7f) 19 days ago Should stay further than this but improvement not ruled out on turf debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 PRINCESS PW (IRE) (7) (4lb) 2-43326
Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Providence (IRE)
O Miss P Wothersoon, Michael Watt, B Crew
B Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW
3 8-13 (5)
David Probert J
Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T
Looked a tricky ride when blinkered for first time runner-up at Lingfield (7f). Backed that up over 6f atWolverhampton next time when sixth of 12 in a handicap. Proving consistent rather than progressive. TFRHHHII BHA66
RUNNERS 9
6
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 9. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Saguaro Blossom (IRE), 4-1 Velvet Whisper (IRE), 11-2 Antalya (GB), 13-2 Linear Spirit (IRE), 7-1 Be An Angel (GB), Princess Pw (IRE), 16-1 Marsh Meadow (IRE), 40-1 Spirit of Jenny (IRE), 50-1 Wind of War (IRE)
SAGUARO BLOSSOM showed enough in her first two starts to suggest she should be up to taking this, the addition of headgear may well ensure a sterner finishing effort than she produced at Kempton last time. Velvet Whisper showed promise on debut and is worth another chance following a break, while Be An Angel could be better suited by the drop back to 6f
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Novice
Stakes (Class 4) (GBB/Gbbplus Race)
for novice three yrs old x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234)
1 AUREL (GER) (24) 1-4
Br B c Soldier Hollow - Achinora
Rossa Ryan J
O The M Team Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Gestut Auenquelle R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced winner 10/3 and hooded for 1st time, improved when 7 3/4 lengths last of 4 to Alpine Trail in Listed race at Newmarket (10f, good) 24 days ago. One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA88
2 BOATSWAIN (GB) (17) 12 D
Br Ch g New Bay - Bay Light (IRE)
(2)
Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Rabbah Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Highview Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising sort.1 win from 2 runs this year Winner at Lingfield in January 3/1,much improved when second of 5 in novice at Nottingham (10.2f, good) 17 days ago. Obvious claims TFRHHHHH BHA94
3 FALMOUTH LAD (GB) (17) 5 9-4 (6)
Br B g Kameko (USA) - Messelina David Probert J
O J Palmer-Brown & Partner 2 Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Litex Commerce Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW 34,000 gns foal, 70,000 gns yearling, Kameko gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including French 1 1/4m winner Meliora and German 9f winner Monna, both useful. 40/1, well held in novice on Nottingham debut 17 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 RELOCAL (FR) (28) 5
(4)
Br B c Siyouni (FR) - Inconceivable (IRE) Ray Dawson J
O King Power Racing Co Ltd Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B China Horse Club International King Power International Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW €200,000 yearling, Siyouni colt. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Batemans Bay and 6f winner Unexpected Outcome 4/1 signs of ability in maiden atWindsor 4 weeks ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SINGING IN PARIS (IRE) (-) 9-4 (3)
Br Br g Wootton Bassett - Millennium Star (IRE)
Dougie Costello J
O Mr Joseph Smith Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Whisperview Trading Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW EUR50,000 yearling, €50,000 2-y-o,Wootton Bassett gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1 1/4m-12.4f winner Pride of Priory and 2-y-o 7.4f/1m winner Total Star TFRHHHII BHA-
6 TORRITI (FR) (21) 0
Br B g Romanised (IRE) - Great Artist (FR)
9-4 (5)
Edward Greatrex J
O Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B G. Henochsberg/A. Hazan/J Kilpatrick 1Account Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced maiden. 80/1 and hooded, eleventh of 12 in novice at Windsor (8.1f, good) on debut 21 days ago Up in trip. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Stewards Note:
2024: MATSURI 3 9 10 James Doyle 11-10 (Roger Varian) 9 ran
RELOCAL: Following its run on 28/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran green.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Boatswain (GB), 5-2 Aurel (GER), 7-1 Relocal (FR), 14-1 Singing In Paris (IRE), 33-1 Falmouth Lad (GB), 66-1 Torriti (FR)
The penalised pair look the pick with BOATSWAIN the clear form pick from Aurel Relocal can step forward from debut.
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The Sam And Rhiannon Pateman’s Big Day Fillies’ Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206.(Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse age st-lb
1 PASHA (GB) (16) 0430-06 D
4 10-2 (8)
Br B f Advertise - Flight To Fancy Cieren Fallon J
O Formulated Polymer Products Ltd James Owen, Newmarket T
B Waratah Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd Racing Welfare S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful for Paul & Oliver Cole (sold for 20,000 gns) but hasn’t fired in two starts for James Owen,Hooded for first time,last of 6 in handicap at Ascot (10f,firm,18/1) 16 days ago Hood removed and could be worth another chance down markedly in grade for an in form stable. TFRHHHHI BHA74
2 SEA REGAL (IRE) (28) 10526-0
4 10-1 (1)
Br B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Tayma (IRE) Jamie Spencer J
O Mr D. O’Meara David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Sunderland Holding INC GAIN Equine Nutrition S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful for William Haggas. Sold for 25,000 gns prior to debut for current connections where probably needed the run, eighth of 10 in handicap atAyr (10f,good to firm) 28 days ago Drops in class/trip and no surprise to see her feature much more prominently. TFRHHHHH BHA73
3 TWO B TANNED (GB) (24) 00-0111 D
4 9-7 (6)
Br Ch f Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Adees Dancer Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J
O Mr Ricardo Napolitano Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Mr Allan Munnis & Mr Laurance Walwin 2 B Tanned, David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Produced another enthusiastic front-running display to land the hat-trick, winning 6-runner handicap (8/11) at Musselburgh (9f, good) 24 days ago. In excellent heart but does have more on her plate up in grade TFRHHHHI BHA65
4 HACKNEY DIAMONDS (GB) (212) 531003- C 3 9-5 (4)
Br B f Camelot - Arwa (IRE) Sean Levey J
O GL Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a successful nursery bow at this track (7f) in July.Well held in stronger races prior to bouncing back to form on final start for Brian Meehan,creditable third of 8 in nursery at Newbury (6f,heavy).Up in trip and will likely need to step forward on stable debut. TFRHHHII BHA75
5 MANDANA (IRE) (26) 2326-12 D BF 3 9-2 (2)
Br B f Persian King (IRE) - Amanda Carter
Rossa Ryan J
O Thurloe LVI & Keeley-Fellows-Turner Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Framont Ltd Osborne Studio Gallery S
TIMEFORMVIEW1 win from 2 runs this year Improved without looking particularly suited by the drop back to 7f when 6/4,second of 4 on handicap debut at Brighton (7f, good to firm) 26 days ago, nearest finish. Should be competitive back at 1m. TFRHHHHI BHA72
6 NAKAAHA (GB) (23) 52-3
Br B f Bated Breath - Naqaawa (IRE)
3 9-1 (3)
Daniel Tudhope J
O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum James Tate, Newmarket T
B Carisbrooke Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Bated Breath filly who possibly needed the run after 4 months off when 11/2, third of 10 in maiden at Thirsk (7f, good) 23 days ago Could have more to offer on handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA71
7 TEQUILA (FR) (216) 044-
Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Super Woman (FR)
O Amo Racing Limited
3 9-1 (7)
David Egan J
Raphael Freire, Newmarket T
B SCEA JLC et al Sports Invest UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnly fair form in maidens,unable to match her first two efforts faced with more testing conditions,fourth of 8 in novice atYarmouth (8f, soft, 9/1). Improvement needed on reappearance/handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA71
8 MOTABAAH (IRE) (25) 656-0
Br Br f Mohaather - Nafaayes (AUS)
O Harlequin Direct Ltd
3 8-11 (5)
Marco Ghiani J
Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Henbrandt Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMohaather filly who shaped with definite promise on 2 of her 3 starts in maiden/novice events at up to 7f for Richard Hannon last summer.Switched yards for 10,000 but was below form on stable/handicap debut when well held atYarmouth (7f) 25 days ago More needed up in trip TFRHHHII BHA67
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: ROSY KISS 3 9 5 Marco Ghiani 13-2 (Marco Botti) 9 ran Hood worn by No 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Two B Tanned (GB), Mandana (IRE), 5-1 Sea Regal (IRE), 6-1 Nakaaha (GB), 14-1 Hackney Diamonds (GB), 16-1 Motabaah (IRE), 18-1 Tequila (FR), 20-1 Pasha (GB)
Fifth Race 4.15
The King Power Handicap Stakes (Class 3)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £8258, 2nd £4130, 3rd £2064, 4th £1032, 5th £516. (Penalty Value £10468)
1 ARABIAN SUN (IRE) (300) 210- D
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Gheedaa (USA)
Rossa Ryan J
O AlMohamediya Racing Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Ballybin Stud Ltd. & Patrick F. Kelly
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedwinner 10/1,81/2lengthslastof7toAomoriCityinVintageStakesatGoodwood(7f,goodtofirm)onfinalstartoftruncated 2-y-o campaign.Gelded ahead of this handicap debut and entitled to come on for the run following a
2 SEA BAAEED (GB) (22) 1-52 9-9 (5)
Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Tiger Eye (IRE)
Rob Hornby J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B The Tiger Eye Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced winner 10/3,second of 4 in novice at Salisbury (7f,firm) 22 days ago Improvement will be needed now handicapping but that’s entirely possible given his profile
3 HUSCAL (IRE) (23) 611-03 D
Br Ch c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Gravity Queen (IRE)
O Rosehill Racing II
9-7 (2)
Sean Levey J
Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Mr Dermot Cogan Wishanger Estates Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced winner.9/2,very good third of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (7f,good to firm) 23 days ago This drop back in trip will probably work in his favour and likely to be on the premises,provided he takes well to the first-time blinkers TFRHHHII BHA86
4 BLUE ZODIAC (IRE) (227) 613010-
Br B f Kodiac - Mary Beale (IRE)
O East 11 Limited
9-7 (7)
Daniel Muscutt J
Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Mr Gary Davis & Ms Sharon Davis Michael Bell Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW 12 1/4 lengths last of 11 to Coto De Caza in Cornwallis Stakes (100/1) at Newmarket (5f,good to soft) on final start of her 2-y-o campaign. Opposable on return/handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA86
5 FONDO BLANCO (GB) (9) 31-22 D BF
Br Br c Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Farzeen
O King Power Racing Co Ltd
9-6 (10)
Ray Dawson J
Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Meon Valley Stud King Power International Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced winner 9/4, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 9 days ago Every inch a leading player off the same mark for top yard that has saddled the winner of this handicap a couple of times in recent years TFRHHHII BHA85
6 CRESTOFDISTINCTION (GB) (21) 32-1 D
Br B c Kodiac - Poesy
O Crest Racing IX & Mr John Porter
9-6 (9)
David Probert J
Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Corps Commerce Ltd Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising type 3/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time,won 12-runner maiden at Kempton (6f) 21 days ago Further progress likely now that he ventures down the handicap route off what looks a fair opening mark. TFRHHHHI BHA85
7 PRINCE OF INDIA (IRE) (16) 404-121 9-5 (8)
Br B c Wootton Bassett - Bright Eyed (IRE)
O Mr Vaibhav Shah
B Westerberg
Marco Ghiani J
Marco Botti, Newmarket T
Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Two wins from 3 runs this year Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, evens) 16 days ago 4lb rise fair and while this is a tougher race, he has to enter calculations TFRHHHII BHA84
8 SANTA SAVANA (GB) (24) 0644-02 CD
Br Gr f Havana Grey - Sufficient
O Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade
B Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade
(3)
George Wood J
Rod Millman, Cullompton T
Rod Millman Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner. Good second of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good, 13/2) 24 days ago. Live each-way contender TFRHHHII BHA83
9 PETER THE WOLF (GB) (48) 03266-3
Br Ch g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Starbotton
O Jim and Claire Limited
(4)
Edward Greatrex J
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Little Park Farm 1Account Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW 10/1, good third of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) 48 days ago Entitled
run, but others make more appeal for win purposes all the same.
for
10 BALZARINI (GER) (9) 3066-56
Br B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Belle Anglaise
O Mr Asaad Al Banwan
B Graf u. Grafin v. Stauffenberg
David Egan J
John Butler, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, firm, 28/1) 9 days ago Others make
11
HUCKLESBROOK (GB) (17) 04521-5 D
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Tumblewind Daniel Tudhope J
O Rae and Carol Borras
Roger Teal, Lambourn T
B Hellwood Stud Farm Borras Construction Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Good fifth of 16 in handicap (10/1) at Ascot (6f, firm) 17 days ago That run will have blown away the cobwebs and he’s of strong interest off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA81
12 JEWEL OF LONDON (GB) (49) 44061-0 D
Br B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Opal Tiara (IRE)
Cieren Fallon J
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori William Knight, Newmarket T
B Filly Folly & Sweet P’Ship/Ldv Syndicate
TIMEFORMVIEW 40/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 49 days ago and she looks set for another struggle.
13 PLATINUM CRYSTAL (IRE) (48) 063-10
Br B f Iffraaj - Deveron (USA)
O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
D 8-8 (12)
Andrew Mullen J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced winner Successful at Newcastle in March.Only eighth of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 48 days ago(slowly away) and while her yard sent out the winner of this race last year and in 2019,this filly needs to bounce back.
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2024: SERGEANT WILKO (IRE) 3 9 3 Rossa Ryan 3-1 (Kevin Ryan) 6 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.
Running for the first time since Gelding No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Fondo Blanco (GB), 6-1 Crestofdistinction (GB), 13-2 Prince of India (IRE), 8-1 Huscal (IRE), 17-2 Hucklesbrook (GB), 11-1 Santa Savana (GB), 12-1 Sea Baaeed (GB), 14-1 Arabian Sun (IRE), 18-1 Peter The Wolf (GB), 28-1 Blue Zodiac (IRE), 33-1 Platinum Crystal (IRE), 40-1 Balzarini (GER), 66-1 Jewel of London (GB)
The pick of several appealing candidates is HUCKLESBROOK, who was progressive at 2 yrs and shaped well on his recent reappearance at Ascot. Crestofdistinction opened his account at Kempton three weeks ago and looks a big threat now pitched into a handicap off a plausible mark, while Fondo Blanco is highly likely to be in the thick of things once again and cases can also be made for both Huscal and Prince of India.
The Leicester Racecourse For Racing, Dining
&
Events Handicap Stakes (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £5781, 2nd £2891, 3rd £1445, 4th £722, 5th £361. (Penalty Value £7327.60)
1 GLOBAL SKIES (GB) (317) 20/3050-
Br B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Reachforthestars (IRE) Daniel Muscutt J
O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Elwick Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulsortwhowassuccessfulover6fasajuvenile Largelyranwithcreditindefeatin3-y-ohandicapsonturflastsummerbefore an underwhelming hurdles debut effort at Fontwell inAugust Likely needs to pull out more if he’s to land this on return.
2 DUTCH DECOY (GB) (9) 600-500 D 8 9-9 (5)
Br Ch g Dutch Art - The Terrier
O Owners Group 052
Jamie Spencer J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Bumble Bloodstock & Cheveley Park Stud Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWTough,usefulhandicapperathisbestbuthearrivesonalosingrun.AttractedsupportandstepinrightdirectiononreappearanceatRiponbutbelowform in much more competitive races last twice Significant drop in grade and Jamie Spencer an interesting jockey booking.One to consider. TFRHHHHH BHA80
3 DUKE’S COMMAND (GB) (534) 622/-
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - How (IRE)
O Mr J. C. G. Chua
4 9-9 (3)
Daniel Tudhope J
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Highview Bloodstock Ltd Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOutstandingpedigreebutonlymanagedtoachievefairforminmaidensforCharlieApplebyin2023,runner-upprevioustwooutingsonall-weather Makes stable/handicap debut in first time cheekpieces following 17-month absence (gelded in the interim) and he’s one to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA80
4 CHESHIRE DANCER (IRE) (17) 14026-0 D
4 9-8 (2)
Br Gr f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Kristal Xenia (IRE) David Probert J
O Manor House Stables Syndicate Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Ciara Eglington Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWBelow form final outing of last season and underperformed on reappearance when tenth of 14 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, good, 14/1) 17 days ago. Can be competitive off this mark but needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA79
5 MIDNIGHT’S DREAM (IRE) (38) 53-1516 CD
9-7 (1)
Br B g Cappella Sansevero - Goodnight And Joy (IRE) Ray Dawson J
O King Power Racing Co Ltd Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Paul McCartan King Power International Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in a Class 5 handicap last month. Respectable sixth of 16 in handicap (16/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 38 days ago and should give a good account back on turf. TFRHHHHI BHA78
6 ENCOURAGEABLE (IRE) (25) 00-0003 D 6 9-5 (7)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Dutch Courage Rossa Ryan J
O Hamdani Racing Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B R. G. & T. E. Levin
TIMEFORMVIEWOffered something to work on first outing since leaving James Horton after 3 months off,creditable third of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f,good to firm, 15/2) 25 days ago Well treated on old form and yard tend to do well with this type TFRHHHHI BHA76
7 JODHPUR BLUE (FR) (11) 53321-0
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Sacred Path
9-5 (4)
Dougie Costello J
O Mr Ian Williams Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Daylesford Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Career best when winning 8-runner maiden at Newcastle (7.1f, 11/10) in October but was well held on first outing since leaving Charles Hills after 7 months off (sold for 25,000 gns). Needs more TFRHHIII BHA76
8 SHALADAR (FR) (48) 42304-4 D
Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Ultradargent (FR)
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XLVII
9-0 (6)
Jack Callan (7) J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Framont Limited Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form when fourth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Pontefract (8f, good) on first run following 5 months off (had gone well fresh in the past). Needs to step forward if he’s to capitalise on his falling mark. TFRHHHII BHA71
9 MOST WANTED (IRE) (14) 3/332/-6 7 8-8 (9)
Br Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Pure Jazz (IRE)
O Mr G. J. Clarkson
Marco Ghiani J
David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T
B Kilnamoragh Stud Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden had a breathing operation prior to his handicap debut (following 5 months off) but proved too keen, finishing 25/1, last of 6 in handicap atWindsor (10f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024:AZAHARA PALACE 4 9 3 Billy Loughnane 9-1 (Hughie Morrison) 11 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No 3. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Encourageable (IRE), Shaladar (FR), 9-2 Midnight’s Dream (IRE), 6-1 Cheshire Dancer (IRE), 17-2 Dutch Decoy (GB), 12-1 Duke’s Command (GB), 18-1 Global Skies (GB), 20-1 Most Wanted (IRE), 28-1 Jodhpur Blue (FR)
This is a marked drop in class for DUTCH DECOY who may be able to capitalise on his tumbling handicap mark, with Jamie Spencer an interesting jockey booking. Encouragable shaped with promise on first run for a yard that so often improve stable switchers, while C&D winner Midnight’s Dream is respected back on turf following a creditable effort on the all-weather last month.
The Sophie Ellis-Bextor 5th July Book Now Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80)
1 LITTLE TIGER (GB) (30) 01150-3 CD
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Tigerfish (IRE) Edward Greatrex J
O Miss Caroline Scott William Stone, West Wickham T
B Dr Caroline Scott Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwo wins from 6 runs last year,one coming over C&D Ran well after 6 months off when creditable third of 10 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 30 days ago, not fully settle. Should remain competitive. TFRHHHII BHA58
2 WYLD BILL (GB) (68) 0P-56
9-8 (5)
Br Gr g Expert Eye - Under The Rainbow Ray Dawson J
O Mr Chris Housego Denis Quinn, Newmarket T
B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden fared little better previously when sixth of 9 in maiden (200/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 68 days ago. Significantly up in trip and needs more on handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA57
3 MON ETOILE (GB) (21) 3210-40 BF 4 9-7 (9)
Br Gr f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Luire (IRE) Rossa Ryan J
O Mascalls Stud Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Mascalls Stud Matchroom Limited, Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at Newcastle (12.5) in September Matched that form on reappearance this season but failed to justify support when tenth of 12 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f,good to firm,9/4) 21 days ago Best form gives her a chance if she can bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA56
4 HAWA JUMEIRAH (GB) (26) 146664 4 9-7 (1)
Br B g Universal (IRE) - One Minute (IRE) Tommie Jakes (5) J
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Dubai Racing Club S
TIMEFORMVIEW Travelled well (found less than looked likely) back on turf when respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to firm) 26 days ago Likely arrives in form but isn’t the easiest to win with. TFRHHHII BHA56
5 GUINNESS LAD (IRE) (21) 066062
Br Bl g Berkshire (IRE) - Never Again (IRE)
Wonnacott (5) J
O Mr P. Magee Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Jeremiah Fitzpatrick
TIMEFORMVIEWTook a significant step forward on his second handicap run when second behind a subsequent winner at Windsor (10f, good, 40/1) 21 days ago, clear of rest. Respected from 3lb higher mark. TFRHHHHI BHA56
6 ONLYRIVERSRUNFREE (GB) (110) 0-66
4 9-6 (4)
Br B f Cracksman - Handmaiden David Egan J
O Gallaghers Murty McGrath, Maidstone T
B Whitwell Bloodstock Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Big prices and well held in all-weather maidens Could be open to improvement over longer trip on handicap/turf debut and is one to monitor in the betting TFRHHHII BHA55
7 HELP ME RHONDA (IRE) (55) 651-054
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Bright Glow
O Russell, Braem, Bradley, Waterhouse
4 9-6 (7)
Kaiya Fraser (3) J
James Fanshawe, Newmarket T
B Bright Glow Syndicate Pegasus Stables LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEWHas shaped better than her placing suggests all 3 runs this year,looking ill at ease on the track when fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (8f,AW) 55 days ago Back on last winning mark and unexposed over this longer trip on return to turf Merits consideration. TFRHHHHH BHA55
8 DOGGED (GB) (13) 02330-0 D
8 9-6 (11)
Br Br g Due Diligence (USA) - Bling Bling (IRE) Adam Farragher J
O Mr M. Harvey Grace Harris, Shirenewton T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade
TIMEFORMVIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 40/1, first run since leaving Daniel Steele when eighth of 11 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Back up in trip with plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA55
9 DOUGLAS DC (IRE) (30) 460332
7 9-6 (2)
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Hollie Point Jack Doughty (3) J
O Mrs Susan Keable Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Rockfield Farm Mill House Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning hurdler Remains a maiden on Flat after 18 runs Hit a flat spot but managed creditable second over C&D 30 days ago. Should again be competitive in a change of headgear. TFRHHHII BHA55
10 MAGNA VEGA (IRE) (30) 36600-5 4 9-5
Br B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Lina de Vega (IRE)
O J Berry & J Butler
Sean Levey J
Nikki Evans, Abergavenny T
B Ballylinch Stud Radnor Hills S
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden produced a solid enough return when fifth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 30 days ago. Remains to be seen if he can back that up. TFRHHIII BHA54
11 MR TRICK (IRE) (16) 026653 D 7 8-11 (10)
Br B g Kodiac - Alkhawarah (USA)
Ryan Kavanagh (5) J
O Ian Williams Racing Club Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Castlefarm Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWTwenty one runs since last win in 2023.Ran well back on turf when creditable third of 9 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D (firm) 16 days ago Respected on the back of that effort but overall strike rate (1-20 on turf) is worth bearing in mind. TFRHHHII BHA46
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2024: CAMACHO MAN (IRE) 7 9 3 Rhys Clutterbuck 14-1 (Laura Horsfall) 12 ran
Visor worn first time by No 9. Hood worn by No 5, 7. Blinkers worn by No 1. Visor worn by No 3, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.
Stewards Note: MON ETOILE: Following its run on 5/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by racing wide HELP ME RHONDA: Following its run on 1/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Little Tiger (GB), 6-1 Guinness Lad (IRE), Douglas Dc (IRE), 7-1 Mon Etoile (GB), 8-1 Mr Trick (IRE), 9-1 Help Me Rhonda (IRE), 14-1 Magna Vega (IRE), 16-1 Hawa Jumeirah (GB), 20-1 Onlyriversrunfree (GB), 25-1 Dogged (GB), 33-1 Wyld Bill (GB)
It could pay to take a chance on HELP ME RHONDA over this longer trip having found 1m at Lingfield too sharp last time She’s likely in better heart that recent form figures suggest and can get the better of Guinness Lad, who was much improved in a Windsor handicap last time, while Mon Etoile would have claims if bouncing back.
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These Rules on Betting, as amended from time to time, are issued by Tattersalls Committee The Rules on Betting were first issued in 1886 and were last revised on 17 May 2010 and the Place Terms were updated by racecourses with effect from 1 January 2015 following consultation with bookmakers In accordance with licence conditions issued by the Gambling Commission pursuant to the Gambling Act 2005, licensees must display on their ‘joints’, in an intelligible format, any rules that differ from these Rules on Betting. A further licence condition requires all licensees to have an independent dispute resolution service On application and in accordance with the published procedures (details of which are available at www. tattersallscommittee.co.uk), Tattersalls Committee will hear any betting disputes arising from the application or interpretation of these Rules on Betting or any other betting dispute emanating from on-course transactions Rule 1. In these Rules on Betting, ‘betting’ shall have the meaning defined by section 9 of the Gambling Act 2005. Rule 2. Bets may only be amended or cancelled by mutual consent between the licensee and the backer Rule 3. Unless clearly displayed otherwise, all each-way bets except ante-post bets will be settled on the actual number of starters according to the following racecourse place terms: -
• Fewer than 3 runners—all to win
• 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.
• 5-7 runners -1/4 odds a place 1-2
• 8 or more runners -1/5 odds a place 1-2-3
• Handicaps with 12-15 runners - 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3
• Handicaps with 16-21 runners - 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3-4
• Handicaps with 22 or more runners - 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3-4
Rule 4. Other than ‘first past the post’ bets, all bets will be settled according to the result as announced at the ‘Weighed-In’ with the following exceptions:
(A) Single ante-post bets, being made before 10 a.m. on the day of the final declarations will be void under the following circumstances: -
i) If the race is abandoned;
ii) If the race is declared void;
iii) If the Conditions of the race entry are changed prior to the start of the race;
iv) If the venue is altered; or
v) If a horse is eliminated under the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Rules of Racing, schedule 8 of the Race Administration Manual (F).
However, in any such circumstances accumulative ante-post bets (win or place) will stand and be settled at the ante-post price(s) laid on the remaining horse(s).
Any race in which a horse is supplemented does not affect Rule 4(A).
In the event of a race being postponed to another day, ante-post bets placed before the entries have closed will stand and will only be made void if the race is abandoned or made void, if the horse is balloted out or eliminated under the previously mentioned schedule 8 of the BHA’s Rules of Racing or if the venue is changed. Ante-post bets placed after the entries have closed will be void, except when the race is run at a later date at the same venue and entries for the race are not reopened, in which case bets will stand.
(B) Bets other than ante-post bets will be void if the race is abandoned or declared void. Bets will stand if the race is postponed to another day and final declarations stand. If the final declarations do not stand, bets will be void. Bets on a horse declared by the Starter ‘not to have started’ will be void.
(C) Where a bet has been placed and a price taken on the day of the race and there is subsequently an official notification that a horse has been withdrawn or has been declared ‘not to have started’, the liability of a layer against any horse remaining in the race, win or place, will be reduced in accordance with the following scale depending on the odds current against the withdrawn horse at the time of such official notification:
Odds (or decimal equivalent
Scale of deduction (per £)
1/9 or longer odds 90 pence
2/11 to 2/17
pence
1/4 to 1/5 80 pence
3/10 to 2/7
75 pence
2/5 to 1/3 70 pence
8/15 to 4/9 65 pence
8/13 to 4/7
pence 4/5 to 4/6
pence 20/21 to 5/6
Evens to 6/5
5/4 to 6/4
8/5 to 7/4
9/5 to 9/4
12/5 to 3/1
pence
pence
pence
pence
pence
pence
16/5 to 4/1 20 pence
9/2 to 11/2 15 pence
6/1 to 9/1 10 pence
10/1 to 14/1 5 pence
Over 14/1 No deduction
In the case of two or more horses being withdrawn, the total reduction shall not exceed 90 pence in the pound. In the case of withdrawals in reformed markets, the total deduction over the two or more horses (i.e. one in the original and one in the reformed market) will be calculated on the prices applicable in the original market.
Race Conditions
First Race 1.55 - THE CALSKI WALSKI WOOSKI APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Lowest weight 9st 3lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 23rd, 2025, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). 19 entries, 2 at £7 and 17 at £35. - Closed May 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) A SS
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Second Race 2.30 - THE KUBE EVENTS CENTRE AT LEICESTER RACECOURSE RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) 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 maiden three, four and five yrs old fillies and mares only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, May 20th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lb; 4-y-o and 5-y-o 9st 12lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). 21 entries at £40. - Closed May 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.05 - THE BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for novice three yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, May 20th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th.Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 6lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). 31 entries at £50. - Closed May 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS
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Fourth Race 3.40 - THE SAM AND RHIANNON PATEMAN’S BIG DAY FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 56-75 (also open to such fillies and mares rated 55 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. 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 4lb Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 29 entries, at £40. - Closed May 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
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Fifth Race 4.15 - THE KING POWER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10468 to the winning horse The second to receive £4912, the third £2454, the fourth £1228 and the fifth £612. for three yrs old only, Rated 69-88 (also open to such horses rated 89 and 90; such horses rated 68 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 69 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 68 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each race won 6lb KING POWER has generously sponsored this race 21 entries, at £100. - Closed May 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516. (Penalty Value £10468) SS
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Sixth Race 4.50 - THE LEICESTER RACECOURSE FOR RACING, DINING & EVENTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7327 to the winning horse The second to receive £3438, the third £1717, the fourth £859 and the fifth £428. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 22 entries, at £70.Closed May 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5781; Second £2891; Third £1445; Fourth £722; Fifth £361. (Penalty Value £7327.60) SS
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Seventh Race 5.25 - THE SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR 5TH JULY BOOK NOW HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-58 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 19 entries, 1 at £7 and 18 at £35. - Closed May 20th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
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