A big welcome to Dark Horse Ladies Day– featuring Mark Wright with Sophie Ellis -Bextor Headlining.
We are back to our usual date of the 1st Saturday in July following our clash with Kasabian and The Euros and back to our usual format of racing first followed by Best Dressed and live music.
Important points to note today are:
Please pay close attention to the special map within your Racecard to locate all the facilities including, numerous extra bars, toilets, seating and screens to make your experience as memorable as ever We even have a FREE to ride Ferris wheel located next to the Trackside Marquee within zone 3. Please be reminded that Bars and food outlets will close as soon as the music finishes around 10.15pm and the racecourse will close 20 minutes after Please ensure you book your taxis early to avoid disappointment, however there should also be plenty of taxi’s available for you outside our taxi rank which is marked clearly on the map next to Car Park A
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors today who are Dark Horse Wines: Dark Horse embodies the notion that fortune favours the bold. By definition, a dark horse is a little-known competitor who emerges to distinction; the inner drive of the mythical dark horse is what inspires our winemaking style. The Dark Horse winemaking team work side-by-side with over 400 growers to get the first picks of their harvest and taste their wines over 100 times before it is bottled. The result? Dark Horse wines has been awarded over 100 awards internationally. Enjoy a glass of award-winning our bold, complex, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon and rich, mellow, dry chardonnay today, available at select bars at Leicester Racecourse!
Everyone is looking fabulous today and for those of you who want to enter the Best Dressed competition, be sure to find the registration photo booth which is located opposite the main office. Full details of how to enter and the process including the numerous fantastic prizes can be found within the advert in this Racecard. Headline Prize this year is worth £1450 courtesy of Lumbers Jewellers.
We are excited to inform you that we have a large comfortable crowd number of approximately 7000 this year , with facilities able to accommodate 10,000, however in order to speed up service we are CASHLESS on all food and drink outlets. For those people who do not have a credit or debit card we also run a voucher system instead of cash. To purchase vouchers simply go to the MAIN OFFICE which is located next to the turnstiles. No change is needed, as our outlets are prices on all items to these denominations. Should you not use all your vouchers, please pop into the main office to exchange them back for cash by 10pm latest.
Within your racecard, you will find a map showing all the day facilities split into zones. These maps are also displayed around the racecourse and on the APP You will also find FREE factor 50 sunscreen dispensers and drinking water located around the site. Should it rain then you may purchase waterproof festival capes from the main office at £2 each. Please note we do have a limited supply but we will accept cash or card payments for these.
PLEASE SPREAD OUT Everything you need will be located within each of the 3 zones as highlighted on the map, therefore once you have found your preferred spot there will be no need to move too far There are a minimum of 14 food outlets around the site this year and most will continue serving until 10.15pm so please feed yourselves well if you are drinking and please drink responsibly.
For your added safety we have 10 first-aiders, a paramedic and an ambulance plus a crowd doctor and nearly 80 stewards. Please note the location of our First Aid units within zone 2 and zone 3 and be sure to ask for help if you need it. If you have under 18’s with you today please look after them responsibly.
Whilst Tote and most bookmakers accept cash or card, Cashback facilities are available from all Tote outlets by placing a minimum £5 bet and then taking up to £45 cashback as many times throughout the day as you like. Alternatively, you can get up to £100 cashback with your debit or credit card from the main office. Remember though, you should not actually need cash today. THERE IS NO CASH MACHINE ON SITE TODAY. We hope you have a wonderful day and evening with us and we hope to see you again for our next meeting on 17 July.
Today’s Officials
Stewards
Mr R WESTROPP (Chief Steward)
Ms C NASH (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Mr T EVETTS
MR B FORD
MS L THOMSON
Starters
Mr R SUPPLE
Mr W JARDINE
Judge
MR D HICKS
Clerk of the Scales
Mr J LIND
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Mr M TONG
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Ms J LINGHAM
Ms E BUDDEN
Mr W SEELY
Veterinary Surgeons
Mr W BEVIN
Mrs E HECKING
Farrier
Mr D WILLIAMS
Medical Officers
PROF J BURTON
Dr C REYNOLDS
Dr C ROLLASON
Nurse
Mrs G LESTER
Clerk of the Course
Mr J S STEVENSON
General Manager
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Betting Ring Manager
Mr S RANN
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MR T PETERS
Presenter
Mr TIM PETERS
Safeguarding Officers
Mr D MAYKELS
Mr J STEVENSON
MR M REEVES
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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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The Discover Dark Horse Wines Selling Stakes (Class 3)
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Mayfair Lady (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))
(1)
Stevie Donohoe J
O Dave & Emma Evans David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Richard Kent & David Spence Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWContinued theme of race-by-race progress when winning 6f maiden at Redcar in May.Finished 11th of 13 in a seller at Chester (9/1) 22 days ago,beaten by more than just stamina issues when upped to 7f Returns to 6f here and this is an easier race TFRHHHHH BHA72
2 SOVEREIGN LORD (IRE) (32) (£15000) 0
Br Ch g Supremacy (IRE) - Lady Greta (IRE) (Morpheus)
O The Woodway 20
(6)
Georgia Dobie J
Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Lewinstown & Lemongrove ABM Catering Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Trailed home last of 10 in a 7f maiden here (12/1) 32 days ago, could hardly have shown less and was heavily eased.Wears blinkers for first time and drops back in trip TFRHHIII BHA-
3 WOODY Y FERNANDEZ (GB) (22) (£15000) 06 9-4 (5)
Br B g Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Shaiydana (FR) (Charm Spirit (IRE))
George Wood J
O Gary White & Gary Wood Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Shaiydana Partnership TIMEFORMVIEW Finished sixth of 15 in a seller atYork (22/1) 22 days ago,making headway 2f out but failing to build on mildly-promising debut at this track. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 GULLANE GIRL (IRE) (10) (£15000) 4 8-13 (3)
Br B f Oasis Dream - Fielday (Fast Company (IRE))
O Nick Bradley Racing 16 and Mr L Leverett
Daniel Muscutt J
Jack Morland, Newmarket T
B Denis McDonnell Private Jet Media Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fourth of 5 in novice event at Carlisle (33/1) 10 days ago on debut, steadied at start and never able to land a blow TFRHHIII BHA-
5 MARE OF LONDON (GB) (36) (£15000) 535 8-13 (4)
Br Gr f Havana Grey - Concello (IRE) (Society Rock (IRE))
O Fox and Badger Racing
Liam Wright (5) J
George Scott, Newmarket T
B The Concello Partnership George Scott Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form when third of 11 in a novice at Kempton (AW) in late May.Fifth of 9 in a maiden at Brighton (13/2) 36 days ago in first-time cheekpieces,failing to build on that previous effort.Should be a big player in this grade,though. TFRHHHHI BHA69
6 SUNNIVA (IRE) (22) (£15000) P0
Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Alpine Air (Leroidesanimaux (BRZ))
O Nick Bradley Racing 17 and Partner
8-13 (2)
Ben Robinson J
Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Miss E. Smith Brian Ellison Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up on debut, then tenth of 13 in seller at Chester (100/1) 22 days ago when making rapid headway 3f out but unable to sustain it. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: ROTATION 2 8 13 Mia Nicholls 20-1 (Eve Johnson Houghton) 10 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5 Stewards Note: DAVVY: Following its run on 13/6/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Davvy (GB), 15-8 Mare of London (GB), 16-1 Woody Y Fernandez (GB), 22-1 Sunniva (IRE), 28-1 Gullane Girl (IRE), 33-1 Sovereign Lord (IRE)
DAVVY won a 6f maiden at Redcar in May and is fancied to bounce back from a disappointing run at Chester returning to his winning trip Mare of London also eases in class and is the obvious danger on form.
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Second Race 4.38
The Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon EBF Novice Stakes (Class 5) (GBB Race)
for novice three yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
1 NARDRA (IRE) (81) 1-5 D 3 9-7 (3)
Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Miss Infinity (IRE)
Adam Farragher J
O Mr Saeed Suhail William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Haras Voltaire
TIMEFORMVIEW Won impressively on debut at Haydock over 6f in September,quickening clear by 8 1/2 lengths Fifth of 10 in Group 3 Nell Gwyn at Newmarket (11/4) 81 days ago,shaping with promise when hampered 1f out.Sure to progress and win more
2 EXPRESS TRAIN (IRE) (28) 30 3 9-5 (6)
Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Usem Callum Hutchinson J
O Mr Michael Blencowe & Partner
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Lewinstown & Lemongrove Moretons Investments Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Third of 6 on AW debut but failed to build on that when 10th of 16 in novice at Doncaster (50/1) 28 days ago, prominent early but weakening late Dropping back to 6f could help, at least. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 KAMBERLEIGH (GB) (-)
3 9-5 (4)
Br Ch c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Rare Tern (IRE) Charlie Bennett J
O Sky Access UK Ltd & HCS Darryll Holland, Newmarket T
B Harriet Loder
TIMEFORM VIEW Sergei Prokofiev colt. Half-brother to winners at distances from 6f to 1 3/4m. Dam was an 8.5f winner from a family of useful sprint performers TFRHHHII BHA-
4 KNIGHT OF INDIA (IRE) (-)
Br Gr or Ro g Dark Angel (IRE) - Maid In India (IRE)
O Mr Con Harrington
3 9-5 (1)
Trevor Whelan J
Brian Toomey, Chalfont St. Giles T
B Con Harrington Harringtons Builders PLC S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dark Angel gelding. First foal out of a dam who was a 5f-6f winner and half-sister to smart 6f-1m winner Love Spirit TFRHHHII BHA-
5 MARQUIS POMPEO (GB) (8) 0
Br B c Showcasing - Frangipanni (IRE)
3 9-5 (7)
Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Lord Margadale Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Finished last of 11 in 7f novice at Newcastle (9/1) 8 days ago, weakening quickly. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 STROBELIGHT (GER) (-)
Br Ch g Earthlight (IRE) - Soprana (GER)
3 9-5 (2)
Pat Cosgrave J
O Mrs Fiona Carmichael George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Gestut Gorlsdorf Fine & Country Jersey Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 42,000 gns foal, £85,000 yearling. Earthlight gelding. Half-brother to three winners, including a German 9f winner Interesting contender in this novice contest. TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 LOVE YOU MORE (GB) (159) 6-5
3 9-0 (5)
Br B f Bated Breath - Dawn of Reckoning Daniel Muscutt J
O Mascalls Stud Joseph Parr, Newmarket T
B Mascalls Stud Matchroom Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly raced filly who finished fifth of 8 in AW novice at Wolverhampton (20/1) in January, taking keen hold and making little impression. First try on turf and drops in trip. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: HARRY DID 3 9 7 Trevor Whelan 7-4 (Harry Eustace) 7 ran
Probable S.P’s: 3-10 Nardra (IRE), 10-1 Strobelight (GER), 18-1 Knight of India (IRE), 20-1 Kamberleigh (GB), 25-1 Express Train (IRE), 40-1 Love You More (GB), 150-1 Marquis Pompeo (GB)
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NARDRA created a deep impression when winning by 8 1/2 lengths on debut and shaped with promise in Group 3 company last time She’s almost certainly a cut above these rivals and can resume winning ways. Debutants Strobelight and Knight of India both make appeal on pedigree and can fight it out for minor honours
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NARDRA (IRE) 2.STROBELIGHT (GER) 3.KNIGHT OF INDIA (IRE)
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The Dark Horse Chardonnay Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
for three yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £7000
O Henry Candy & Partners IV Henry Candy, Wantage T
B Theakston Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 8 starts but showed promise with fourth in a 12fAW handicap last winter Ran
handicap at Bath (10/1) 29 days ago,doing best of those ridden close up after a 6-month break.Should be capable of building on that.
2 OFFIAH’S BOY (GB) (10) 0-20012 D BF 4 9-8 (7)
Br B g Le Brivido (FR) - Zerka Rhys Clutterbuck J
O The Legacy Group Racing Club Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Lord Marchwood
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at Lingfield over 10f 17 days ago when making all.Second of 6 in classified race at Bath (8f) at 13/8 a week later,just failing after challenging late Returns to C&D where ran well in May and looks capable of going close TFR
3 NAUGHTY NIALL (GB) (39) 001-000
4 9-7 (2)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Always A Drama (IRE) Callum Hutchinson J
O Mr Jayant Pindolia Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Plantation Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Poor recent form, including when last of 12 in 9f handicap atWolverhampton (18/1) in May and he has a lot to prove back on turf TFRHHHII BHA50
4 THE PUG (IRE) (23) 030624 D
5 9-6 (10)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Alumni Award Finley Marsh J
O Mr Jamie O’Hara
B Lynch Bages Ltd & Glenvale Stud
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran well when second of 11 at Windsor (15/2) in May but not in the same form at Nottingham (9/1) 23 days ago, better placed than most. Cheekpieces removed in quest to snap lengthy losing sequence TFRHHHII BHA49
5 BALQAA (GB) (18) 355563 D
7 9-6 (11)
Br B m Cable Bay (IRE) - Angels Wings (IRE) Daniel Muscutt J
O Kettledrum Racing
Stella Barclay, Garstang T
B Highclere Stud & Jake Warren Ltd Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWHas been running with credit in recent starts,third of 10 in handicap at Beverley (18/1) 18 days ago,making good late headway after being held up Has never won on turf but looks capable of exploiting this lowly mark. TFRHHHHH BHA49
6 BANDELLO (GB) (25) 0-05403
Br B g Twilight Son - Juliet Capulet (IRE)
4 9-4 (5)
George Wood J
O WeDo Business Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Wedo Business Services Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Still seeking first win after 13 runs, finished third of 9 in classified race at Wolverhampton (8/1) 25 days ago, getting closer than previously to breaking duck. Upped further in trip and he’s a contender on that run. TFRHHHII BHA47
7 FORMAL ADDRESS (GB) (14) 355035 4 9-3 (9)
Br B g Camelot - Parsnip (IRE)
Charlie Bennett J
O Mr J. Daniels Brett Johnson, Epsom T
B Chasemore Farm
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 7 in classified race at Lingfield (9/1) 14 days ago, slowly into stride and unable to land a meaningful blow. TFRHHIII BHA46
8 SANSANETTI (IRE) (23) 50-01 D 3 8-13 (3)
Br B f Sottsass (FR) - Sanaya (IRE) Pat Cosgrave J
O D’Arblay Partnership Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Newstead Breeding
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to show much in maiden/novice races before winning a 9-runner 10f handicap at Chelmsford (25/1) 23 days ago, proving well suited by the step up in trip Bred to be better than this level so should be more to come TFRHHHHI BHA52
9 FASNELLI (IRE) (14) 0-000 3 8-12 (8)
Br B f King of Change - Fasnela (IRE)
O S Windle Racing
Nathan Evans J
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Prospect Stables Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown little in four starts, finishing last of 12 at Redcar (100/1) 14 days ago First-time visor applied. TFRHHIII BHA51
10 ROLLING LUCK (GB) (8) 0-4
3 8-8 (4)
Br B g New Bay - Lady Tiana Jack Doughty J
O Mr S. P. C. Woods S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham
TIMEFORMVIEW Limited impact so far but did make late headway when fifth of 10 at Yarmouth (12/1) 8 days ago TFRHHIII BHA47
11 JESTER QUEEN (USA) (23) 50-0600
3 8-7 (6)
Br B f Practical Joke (USA) - Gymnastic (USA) Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Mr Rupert Frost D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Titletown Racing Stables
TIMEFORMVIEWHas been well beaten in handicaps,finishing seventh of 8 (100/1) at Nottingham when upped in trip 23 days ago TFRHIIII BHA46
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2024: LITTLE TIGER 4 9 3 Edward Greatrex 10-1 (William Stone) 11 ran
Visor worn first time by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
BALQAA has been knocking on the door in handicaps and can gain a deserved success after a strong-finishing third at Beverley. Ricardo Phillips shaped promisingly when third at Bath after a break and can build on that effort. Offiah’s Boy and Sansanetti complete the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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Fourth Race 5.47
The High Noon Pineapple Vodka Soda Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Bright New Day (IRE)
(7)
Stevie Donohoe J
O Middleham Park Racing XCIX Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWRan well when twice runner-up at Southwell (AW) in March/April but couple of heavy defeats on turf of late,latterly when last of 19 in 6f handicap atYork (50/1) 21 days ago Needs to recaptureAW form down in class TFRHHIII BHA72
2 THIS FARH (GB) (11) 315012 D
3 9-8 (8)
Br B g Far Above (IRE) - This Girl Connor Planas (3) J
O David Lowe
David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B The Lowe Family Dave Loughnane Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW Won7.6fturfhandicapatLingfield(22/1)infirst-timecheekpieces35daysagoandconfirmedthatimprovementfromrevisedmarkwhen second of 7 in 7f handicap at Newbury (3/1) 11 days ago,cheekpieces continuing to have a positive effect.Looks the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA77
3 PANELLI (GB) (18) 0-26
3 9-6 (1)
Br B g Kingman - Via Condotti (IRE) Pat Cosgrave J
O Mr J. Camilleri George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Fairway Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed promise when second of 6 in novice at Lingfield (3/1) in January before finishing sixth of 9 in novice at Southwell (2/1) 18 days ago on return from 5 months off Making handicap debut for successful yard TFRHHHII BHA75
4 MEGALITHIC (IRE) (15) 3653-06
3 9-5 (4)
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Wonderfully (IRE) Daniel Muscutt J
O Ballylinch Stud Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Ballylinch Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to win in 8 starts with best effort when third at Newmarket in October Finished sixth of 9 in handicap back at that venue (33/1) 15 days ago, though didn’t travel with much fluency. TFRHHHII BHA74
5 PRIMROSE PATH (GB) (21) 2461-00 D
Br B f Kodiac - Ophelia’s Dream
3 9-5 (3)
Liam Wright (5) J
O Rabbah Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Godolphin
TIMEFORMVIEW Won onAW at Lingfield (25/1) in December but no impact both starts upon return,seventh of 8 in handicap at Sandown (14/1) 21 days ago, never threatening after awkward start. Needs to prove herself on turf. TFRHHIII BHA74
6 CARRON (IRE) (21) 6-105 D 3 9-5 (2)
Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Waikuku Beach (IRE)
O Mr R. A. Bartlett
Trevor Whelan J
Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Ciara Walsh McIntyre&Irish National Stud Albert Bartlett S TIMEFORMVIEW Won a 7fAW maiden atWolverhampton inApril but has been well beaten in two subsequent handicap starts, fifth of 7 in 9f handicap at Sandown (33/1) 21 days ago, making little impression after being held up Back in trip TFRHHHHI BHA74
7 HAPPY TO FLY (GER) (61) 01-66 D
Br Ch f Pinatubo (IRE) - Hargeisa (USA)
3 9-4 (5)
Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won a novice race on second start at Newcastle but unplaced in both handicap runs, most recently sixth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (10/1) 61 days ago Tries cheekpieces on turf debut. TFRHHHII BHA73
8 GUNDOGAN (GB) (23) 5-04032 4 9-4 (6)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Dharwa Jack Doughty J
O RB Racing Syndicate Ross Burdon, Newmarket T
B Richard & Nell Kent Kwiff - Spryme Ltd, Rb Racing Syndicate S
TIMEFORM VIEW Cemented solid start for this yard when second of 7 in AW handicap at Chelmsford (7/1) 23 days ago, keeping on strongly. First-time tongue strap applied and he needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024:VINCE LE PRINCE 4 9 7 Faye McManoman 16-1 (Tim Easterby) 11 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Stewards Note:
THIS FARH: Following its run on 24/6/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure
GUNDOGAN: Following its run on 12/6/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free
THIS FARH has found a new level with cheekpieces, winning at Lingfield before a good second at Newbury, so he looks the answer Carron drops back in trip and is not yet exposed, so along with Gundogan, head the opposition.
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Never Lose Charlie Bennett J
O Only Fools Have Horses Brett Johnson, Epsom T
B Tibthorpe Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Back on last winning mark and best effort this season when second of 11 in handicap at Bath (25/1) 21 days ago, wearing first-time visor Could be competitive again if building on that improved effort
2 CUBAN FIESTA (GB) (23) 0-24102 D 4 10-0 (6)
Br Gr g Havana Grey - Party Peace William Carson J
O Mr Kevin Fisher & Partner Denis Quinn, Newmarket T
B Mickley Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Won handicap at Newcastle in May and quickly put a blip behind him when second of 6 in handicap atYarmouth (9/1) 23 days ago, headed only in dying strides Can remain competitive at this level TFR
3 MOST WANTED (IRE) (9) 332/-655
7 9-13 (4)
Br Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Pure Jazz (IRE) Jack Dace (7) J
O Mr G. J. Clarkson David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T
B Kilnamoragh Stud Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Struggled since sent handicapping, fifth of 8 at this venue over 7f (40/1) 9 days ago in first-time cheekpieces, looking in need of a stiffer test Gets that here TFRHHHII BHA59
4 OPTIMATUM (GB) (9) 506-001 CD
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Beyond Limits (IRE)
3 9-13 (3)
Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Newsells Park Stud-Ardiles/Brazil/Hoddle Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Promenade Bloodstock Limited Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Struggled inAW handicaps in spring after being gelded but a totally different proposition on turf when winning over C&D (11/2) 9 days ago, travelling well and quickening to lead over 1f out to win by 1 1/2 lengths Could take some stopping.Engaged 7.25 Beverley Friday. TFRHHHHH BHA68
5 PESSOA (GB) (21) 123214
6 9-10 (2)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Firebelly Finley Marsh J
O Mr Adrian Wintle
B Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T
TIMEFORMVIEWHas won twice on theAW in 2025 and another sound effort from his lower turf mark when fourth of 11 in handicap at Bath (7/2) 21 days ago,raced off the pace and keeping on when ridden over 1f out.Versatile regarding trip and should remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA56
6 TILSWORTH MAX (GB) (58) 666000 5 9-0 (5)
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Lady Bonanova (IRE) George Wood J
O Mr M. Ng J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Michael Ng TILSWORTH STUD FARM S TIMEFORMVIEW Established as limited TFRHHIII BHA42
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: KALAMA SUNRISE 4 9 9 Rose Dawes 7-4 (Jack Channon) 8 ran Hood worn by No 6. Visor worn by No 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
OPTIMATUM proved a totally different proposition when winning over C&D 9 days ago, quickening impressively despite still looking rough around the edges He’ll take some stopping if taking up this engagement. Pessoa has been in consistent form of late and has a lower turf mark to work with so he’s a threat, while Cuban Fiesta was headed only in the dying strides at Yarmouth recently.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OPTIMATUM 2.PESSOA 3.CUBAN FIESTA Today’s Race Result First Second Time Third Fourth Distance
TOTALLY DEVOTED TO PINOT
CRAFTING REMARKABLE PINOT SINCE 1978
WITH NOTES OF
Sixth Race 6.48
The Mark West Pinot Noir
Fillies’ Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000
Br B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Totsiyah (IRE) Connor Planas (3) J
O Mr I. Madueke Conrad Allen, Newmarket T
B Mr R. Kavanagh Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWBeen running below form recently, finishing ninth of 9 in 5f handicap atWindsor (16/1) 40 days ago when slowly into stride, detached and always behind. Return to 6f is at least in her favour. TFR
2 SWEET SONATA (GB) (22) 40-5031 D 3 9-10 (4)
Br Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Mimram George Wood J
O Tom Chadney and Friends Rod Millman, Cullompton T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Rod Millman Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWReacted really well to first-time blinkers when landing 10-runner handicap at Goodwood (9/1) 22 days ago, aided by favoured stand-side rail Even so, she remains of serious interest at this level TFRHHHHH BHA70
3 TSARINAS SONG (GB) (162) 54-23
3 9-8 (3)
Br B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Charline Royale (IRE) Callum Hutchinson J
O The Kingsmoor & Partners Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Narrow second at Newcastle in January, then third of 8 in novice at Lingfield (11/2) 3 weeks later. Makes handicap/turf debut in first-time hood and represents leading stable TFRHHHHI BHA68
4 VAUNTED (GB) (19) 01-0035 D
6 9-5 (1)
Br B m Ardad (IRE) - Vallila Finley Marsh J
O SKW Racing Partnership Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T
B Norris Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful twice during the autumn but yet to fully reach that level this term, fifth of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (10/1) 19 days ago when racing awkwardly off the pace. TFRHHHII BHA59
5 SAIDHA (GB) (20) 04-205
Br Ch f Circus Maximus (IRE) - Hairspray
3 9-4 (6)
Alicia Perkins (7) J
O The Mark Usher Racing Club Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Stoneham Park Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Wasn’t seen to best effect when fifth of 10 in handicap debut at Salisbury (40/1) 20 days ago, meeting some trouble after a tardy start.This will reveal more
6 BONNITA (GB) (28) 504
HHHII BHA64
9-3 (2)
Br B f Belardo (IRE) - Kodiac Island Daniel Muscutt J
O G E Bassett & P R Chamings
Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T
B D. R. Botterill Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch more like it switched to turf when fourth of 7 in maiden at Lingfield (50/1) 28 days ago.Makes handicap debut from a reasonable mark based on last run. TFRHHHII BHA63
7 SUNSHINE SOUL (IRE) (15) 400006 3 9-0 (5)
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Tower of Pisa (FR) Pat Cosgrave J
O Ms L. Phillips George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Sun Bloodstock Sarl George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has struggled for form in handicaps over various trips Sixth of 7 in 5f handicap at Redcar (18/1) 15 days ago.Visor now replaces blinkers.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
TFRHHHII BHA60
2024: CONNIE’S ROSE 5 10 4 Darragh Keenan 4-1 (Grace Harris) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No 3. Visor worn first time by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Stewards Note: BONNITA: Following its run on 7/6/2025 it was reported that the horse hung both ways
SWEET SONATA impressed when scoring her first handicap win at Goodwood and can follow up in this similar grade assuming the blinkers have the same effect. Tsarinas Song is a handicap debutante for a leading stable so she commands respect, while Bonnita certainly showed more last time
Race Conditions
First Race 4.03 - THE DISCOVER DARK HORSE WINES SELLING STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7851 to the winning horse The second to receive £3684, the third £1840, the fourth £921 and the fifth £459. for two yrs old only. Enter by noon, June 30th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a race 3lb Of 2 races 5lb Of 3 races 7lb The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £6000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £15000. DARK HORSE has generously sponsored this race A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale In the case of a dead heat, both horses will be offered up for auction and the same commission charging structure will apply. The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable The post-race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS 12 entries at £75. - Closed June 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6194; Second £3098; Third £1548; Fourth £774; Fifth £387. (Penalty Value £7851) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 4.38 - THE DARK HORSE CABERNET SAUVIGNON EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (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 novice three yrs old and upwards, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, June 30th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 10lb; fillies 9st 5lb 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). DARK HORSE has generously sponsored this race 20 entries at £40. - Closed June 30th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 5.10 - THE DARK HORSE CHARDONNAY 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-52 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 3lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 13lb Penalties, after June 28th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb DARK HORSE has generously sponsored this race 23 entries, 5 at £6 and 18 at £31.Closed June 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 5.47 - THE HIGH NOON PINEAPPLE VODKA SODA 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, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses 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. July 3rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after June 28th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb DARK HORSE has generously sponsored this race 27 entries at £40. - Closed June 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights lowered 2lbs. SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 6.18 - THE HIGH NOON BLACK CHERRY VODKA SODA 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, after June 28th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb DARK HORSE has generously sponsored this race 16 entries at £31.Closed June 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 6.48 - THE MARK WEST PINOT NOIR 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 51-70 (also open to such fillies and mares rated 50 and below). £36 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £29 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after June 28th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb DARK HORSE has generously sponsored this race 18 entries, 1 at £7 and 17 at £36. - Closed June 30th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
