How to Read Your Racecard
Our easy guide to getting the most from your racecard. Our new racecard key identifies the main runner and rider elements:
Racecard Key
B c Montjeu (IRE) - Virgin Hawk (USA)
The Royal Ascot Racing Club
Newmarket Gerrardstown House Stud
1. Saddle Cloth Number 2. Horse Name 3. Country Code
4. Days since last run
Star Ratings Explained:
Form Figures
Jockey
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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TheBritishEBFRestrictedMaidenStakes(Class5) (ForHorsesInBandsCAndD)(EBFRestrictedRaceQualifier)(GBBRace)
for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)
1 BALDETTI (IRE) (-)
Br B c Minzaal (IRE) - Alanza (IRE)
O G H Thompson and Michael Dods
(4)
David Nolan J
Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Piercetown Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril 28.25,000 gns yearling,Minzaal colt.Half-brother to 3 winners,including useful winner up to 9.4f Alashar and 7f winner Alanannda. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6.3f winner). TFRHHHII BHA-
2 SEA MIRAGE (IRE) (18) 6 9-7 (5)
Br Gr c Naval Crown - Winter Oasis (IRE)
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXII
Jack Callan (3) J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Mr M. Gittins Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 12. €25,000 foal, £34,000 yearling, Naval Crown colt Half-brother to 5f winner Dandy Breeze Showed promise amidst considerable greenness when sixth on debut at Pontefract 3 weeks ago TFRHHHII BHA-
3 SKY SECRET (GB) (14) 4 BF
Br B c A’Ali (IRE) - Swiss Affair
9-7 (2)
Jack Nicholls (5) J
O Miss J. Deadman & Mr S. Barrow Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Newsells Park Stud & A’Ali Partnership Clive Cox Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW 15,000 gns foal, €42,000 yearling,A’Ali colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Black Cab Early foal and while he didn’t meet market expectations on debut over C&D 2 weeks ago, he showed a fair amount to work on.Will improve TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 BANTER INN COURT (IRE) (-) (3lb)
9-4 (3)
Br B c Inns of Court (IRE) - Merry Banter Luke Morris J O Upton House Stud Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Tally-Ho Stud Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled February 26. 12,000 gns yearling, Inns of Court colt. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Bred to be sharp so needs a cautionary market check. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 MY NORMANDIE (GB) (-)
Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Wild Mimosa (IRE)
9-2 (7)
Darragh Keenan J
O Gerard A. Normand, Anna & Moa Sundstrom George Scott, Newmarket T
B Overbury Stallions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 30. 15,500 gns foal, €20,000 yearling,Ardad filly. Sister to 2-y-o 7f winner John Chard Vc and half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 7f winner Love Interest Dam ran once TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 QUANTUM SWIFT (GB) (13) 25 9-2 (8)
Br B f King of Change - Exceling (IRE) John Fahy J
O C. Munro, Mrs M Gander and Partner Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Hannon, Munro & Gander Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up on debut at Wolverhampton and matched that form in a deeper race switched to turf when fifth of 8 in novice at Nottingham (6f, good, 9/1) 13 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 ALPACA’S BULLET (IRE) (-) (3lb)
8-13 (6)
Br B f Soldier’s Call - Shim Sham (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J
O Bruiser Boyz and Kirbs Adam Kirby, Kirtling T
B Denis Noonan
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled May 10.6,000 gns yearling,Soldier’s Call filly.Half-sister to useful 7.5f/8.5f winner My Sea Cottage and 6f winner Holy Shambles Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, sister to smart winner up to 9f Decado TFRHHHII BHA-
8 PERTINENT (GB) (-) (3lb) 8-13 (10)
Br B f Kameko (USA) - Star Contender Grace McEntee J
O Pertinent Partnership Micky Fenton, Newmarket T
B Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled March 23.3,000 gns yearling,Kameko filly.Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Kilmah out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) Perfect Star TFRHHHII BHA-
9 POSTCARD (GB) (14) (3lb) 00 8-13 (9)
Br B f Earthlight (IRE) - Graceful (IRE)
Sam Hitchcott J
O Adam Kirby Racing Club Adam Kirby, Kirtling T
B Pineapple Stud Ltd racehorse-ownership.com S
TIMEFORMVIEW Little impact both starts TFRHHIII BHA-
10 THUNDA STRUCK (IRE) (14) (3lb) 2
8-13 (1)
Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Star In The Making Rowan Scott J
O Lets Be Lucky Partnership David Loughnane, Tern Hill T B Rathasker Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW FoaledApril 22. €16,000 yearling, Bungle Inthejungle filly. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs) who stayed 7f Green early but really got the hang of things late on when second of 7 at Ripon 2 weeks ago.Expected to build on that so leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Thunda Struck (IRE), 7-2 Sky Secret (GB), 8-1 My Normandie (GB), 9-1 Quantum Swift (GB), 14-1 Sea Mirage (IRE), 16-1 Banter Inn Court (IRE), 18-1 Baldetti (IRE), 20-1 Alpaca’s Bullet (IRE), 22-1 Pertinent (GB), 66-1 Postcard (GB)
THUNDA STRUCK made a positive start to her career when runner-up at Ripon 2 weeks ago and expected to derive above-average improvement for that, she looks the answer Sky Secret was backed as though thought capable of much better over C&D recently and he’s open to progress, too My Normandie could be the pick of the newcomers.
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The Smooth Radio Ladies’ Day 4th July Book Now Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
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 EMPEROR CARADOC (FR) (7) 040-401 D
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Tribune Libre (IRE)
David Nolan J
O Dan Maltby Bloodstock Limited & Partner Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc
Sunnyhill Properties (Yorkshire) Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner over this trip at Nottingham last season and proved better than ever when also scoring in a 9-runner handicap atThirsk (6f,good,16/1) 7 days ago Profile last season was a shade patchy but he’ll be in the mix from a 3lb higher mark if in the same form here
2 THIS FARH (GB) (26) 00-6461 C
4 9-6 (4)
Br B g Far Above (IRE) - This Girl Rowan Scott J
O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B The Lowe Family Dave Loughnane Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to his best from a reduced mark to win a 7-runner handicap at this course (7f,good,9/2) 26 days ago,seeming well suited by a return to forcing tactics Up only 3lb but hasn’t had much racing over sprint trips,though aggressive run style might lend itself well to this distance TFRHHHII BHA72
3 INVINCIBLE SPEED (IRE) (26) 64-1444 D
5 9-5 (1)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Making Memories (IRE) Jack Callan (3) J
O Melissa Cooke and Laurence Bellman Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonareducedmarkatLingfieldinJanuaryandhasremainedinformsince,againrunningcreditablywhenfourthof9inhandicap at this C&D (good,11/1) 26 days ago Should give another good account but handicapper probably has him where he’d like. TFRHHHII BHA71
4 FISCAL POLICY (IRE) (14) 05-6032 D BF 7 9-4 (3)
Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Penny’s Gift James Sullivan J
O S Thompson, Mrs R Carr, G Shields Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook William Hill S
TIMEFORMVIEW Took a big step back in the right direction when third of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (6f) on return and backed that up with another creditable second in an 11-runner race at Haydock over the same trip a fortnight ago Player TFRHHHHI BHA70
5 DARK SIDE THUNDER (GB) (18) 10-4002 D 7 9-3 (5)
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Dark Side Princess
O Mr M. M. Foulger
Oliver Stammers J
Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
B Mr M. M. Foulger Bred Thorough Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to winning ways at Chelmsford (6f) in December Below par on all-weather subsequently but returned to form when second of 6 in handicap atYarmouth (6f,good to firm,13/2) 18 days ago Goes from same mark with visor back on TFRHHHII BHA69
6 MUMAYAZ (IRE) (22) 046246 D 7 9-1 (2)
Br B g Tamayuz - Rashaaqa Darragh Keenan J
O Mr N Sfrantzis Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWScored atSouthwell duringstintwithJamesOwenandranwellhaving rejoinedformeryardwhensecondatWolverhampton (6f)inMarch.Shapedmuchbetter than the bare result when sixth of 11 at Bath (5.7f) 22 days ago,finishing with running left after meeting trouble Still below last winning mark. TFRHHHHH BHA67
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Visor worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2. Stewards Note:
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
MUMAYAZ: Following its run on 17/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 This Farh (GB), 3-1 Emperor Caradoc (FR), 10-3 Fiscal Policy (IRE), 7-1 Invincible Speed (IRE), 9-1 Dark Side Thunder (GB), 10-1 Mumayaz (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
MUMAYAZ was unlucky not to make of a race of it with the winner at Bath 3 weeks ago and remains on an attractive mark early into his second spell with Tony Carroll Fiscal Policy arrives here in good heart and is also considered, whilst Emperor Caradoc would have claims if able to back up his recent Thirsk win.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MUMAYAZ (IRE) 2.FISCAL POLICY (IRE) 3.EMPEROR CARADOC (FR)
First Second Time Third Fourth Distance
Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
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 SWORD OF WESSEX (IRE) (11) 5-65501
9-10 (4)
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Beluga (IRE) Luke Morris J
O Ambrose Racing Club Ltd James Owen, Newmarket T
B Westerberg Componix Global Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened his account with the visor reapplied in a 4-runner handicap atYarmouth (11.5f,good to firm) 11 days ago That was a very thin race but he’s up only 4lb and it is still early days with a yard that can get the best out of similar types. TFR
2 JOHN GALT (FR) (16) 4-44532 4 9-9 (6)
Br B g Elvstroem (AUS) - Nantucket (IRE)
Jack Callan (3) J
O Mr Rupert Lowe Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B Mr Charles Green Data-Path Ons Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Still looks a shade quirky but ran his best race on just his second handicap start when second of 5 in handicap (5/1) at Southwell (1 3/4m) 16 days ago.This is his turf debut but he’s a leading player with good-value claimer up TFRHHHHI BHA70
3 KURIOS LADY (GB) (13) 6-3462 4 9-8 (1)
Br B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Kuriosa (IRE) Rowan Scott J
O Mrs S. E. Trivass James Tate, Newmarket T
B Northmore Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWProving consistent rather than progressive but she posted another solid effort when second of 5 in handicap at Nottingham (1 1/4m, good, 7/2) 13 days ago Longer trip here promises to suit TFRHHHHH BHA69
4 JOHNNY BOOM (IRE) (32) 50/1-062 CD
Br Ch g New Bay - Moody Blue (IRE)
O L & M Atkins
8 9-7 (2)
Gina Mangan J
Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T
B Oghill House, Sledmere Stud & D. Hyland Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner last October Good second of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (1 1/2m,soft) on last month’s return, worn down only near the finish. Same mark today. TFRHHHII BHA68
5 IWANTMYTIMEWITHYOU (GB) (16) 1550-25 D 4 9-4 (3)
Br B g Time Test - Perla Blanca (USA) Mason Paetel (5) J
O Mrs C. L. Smith Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Mrs C. L. Smith Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLost his form after gaining back-to-back wins on the turf last summer but he resumed from 7 months off with a good second of 12 in handicap at Kempton (1 1/2m) last month.Bit below that level at Beverley 16 days ago,though. TFRHHHII BHA65
6 TROJAN TRUTH (GB) (201) 111523- CD
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Verity
O Woodham Walter Partnership
7 9-2 (5)
Owen Lewis (5) J
Ed de Giles, Ledbury T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Ed de Giles Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted hat-trick at Chepstow last summer but below par when last seen atWolverhampton in October. Others preferred returning from 6 months off TFRHHHII BHA63
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn by No 6. Visor worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Sword of Wessex (IRE), 4-1 John Galt (FR), 9-2 Johnny Boom (IRE), 5-1 Kurios Lady (GB), 8-1 Iwantmytimewithyou (GB), 16-1 Trojan Truth (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
KURIOS LADY is bred to stay well and shaped as if she’d benefit from this longer trip when second at Nottingham last time She gets the vote in a competitive heat over John Galt and Sword of Wessex.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KURIOS LADY 2.JOHN GALT (FR) 3.SWORD OF WESSEX (IRE)
First Second Time Third Fourth Distance
Today’s Race Result
The Heather Small Plays Leicester Races 4th July Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
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 ZUBARU (GB) (7) 5405-3
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Dozy (IRE)
Darragh Keenan J
O Colbert Stud George Scott, Newmarket T
B Richard Kent & Robert Percival George Scott Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWHas his quirks but put it all together to get off the mark in a 10-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f,good to firm,7/4) 7 days ago. Up 9lb but yard remain in good form and he’s still unexposed at this trip
2 ALBESEEINGYER (GB) (26) 0300-02 CD BF
9-8 (2)
Br B m Al Kazeem - Magic Destiny Rowan Scott J
O Mr Ray Bailey Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T
B Ray Bailey Alfa Aggregates Products Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Returned to form having edged back down to her last winning mark when second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good) 26 days ago. 1lb higher now and others perhaps hold stronger claims TFRHHHII BHA69
3 CYPRIOT DIASPORA (GB) (45) 11006-5 C D 5 9-7 (1)
Br B m Adaay (IRE) - Achianna (USA) Oliver Searle (5) J
O Mr Harry Demetriou Rod Millman, Cullompton T
B Harry Demetriou Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBack in the groove when landing back-to-back Ffos Las handicaps within the space of a week last summer Likely to have needed her return at Kempton 6 weeks ago but others still make greater appeal at present. TFR
4 TATTIE BOGLE (GB) (10) 3-42531 D 4 9-7 (4)
Br Gr g Outstrip - Tottie
Jack Callan (3) J
O Kingsley Park Owners Club Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Friar Ings Stud Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Front runner gained reward for several good efforts in defeat when landing a 10-runner handicap at Musselburgh (7f, good) 10 days ago.All out to hold on but just 2lb higher here TFRHHHHI BHA68
5 TEX (FR) (275) 2/44333- 5 9-6 (6)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Sudu Queen (GER) Jack Dace (5) J
O George Baker Racing International George Baker, Epsom T
B China Horse Club International Charles Tyrwhitt LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEWYet to win and consistent rather than progressive last summer,making the frame on all 5 handicap outings Should be capable of scoring this season but it’s perhaps likelier on other days than his return from 9 months off. TFRHHHII BHA67
6 AL HOFZAN (IRE) (26) 304235 4 9-5 (7)
Br B g Kodiac - Hawafez (IRE)
O Mr H Maye
Gina Mangan J
Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B Tally-Ho Stud Georgina Nicholls, The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORMVIEWGood efforts when twice beaten by less than a quarter-lengthatWolverhampton in March and he wasn’t disgraced when fifth in a stronger race back on turf here (6f, good) 26 days ago. Should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA66
7 ENPASSANT (IRE) (16) 240010 CD BF 5 9-4 (5)
Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Celestial Bow (IRE)
O Bologna or Bust Racing Syndicate
B Grange Stud
David Nolan J
Michael Herrington, Willoughton T
The Injured Jockeys Fund S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful3timesover7flastseasonandseeminglyappreciatedreturningtothistripwhenregainingthewinningthreadatSouthwell last month.Possibly found his next outing coming too soon just 8 days later and he’s still not handicapped out of things TFRHHHII BHA65
8 FENLANDER (GB) (18) 5623-23 BF
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Specialty (IRE)
(3)
Kieran O’Neill J
O Pam’s People Pam Sly, Peterborough T
B M. H. Sly & Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Long-standing maiden has finished placed on his last 4 starts, most recently when third of 6 in handicap atYarmouth (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago.
9 CALL GLORY (IRE) (14) 326342 D
Br B g Soldier’s Call - La Perla (SPA)
O Mr Ian James Christelow
(8)
Ryan Kavanagh (5) J
Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Wallhouse Slu ActionCOACH S
TIMEFORMVIEWScored over this trip at Southwell in January and has largely posted good efforts in defeat since,including when beaten only a head in 10-runner handicap at this course (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA58
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2025: DELICACY (IRE) 4 9 8 Sean Dylan Bowen 18-5 (James Owen) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6.
Stewards Note:
ENPASSANT: Following its run on 23/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ran flat having run recently.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Zubaru (GB), 5-1 Tattie Bogle (GB), 6-1 Call Glory (IRE), 8-1 Enpassant (IRE), 17-2 Albeseeingyer (GB), 9-1 Fenlander (GB), 12-1 Tex (FR), Al Hofzan (IRE), 33-1 Cypriot Diaspora (GB)
ZUBARU remains unexposed over 7f and can defy a hefty rise to follow up last week’s Doncaster success. Tattie Bogle and Call Glory make most appeal of the remainder in a race where it’s hard to completely rule any of them out.
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Horse Welfare at Leicester Racecourse
At every meeting at Leicester Racecourse there are two specially-qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. During the race one vet will be following the runners and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys. The second vet is based below the stewards box in the grandstand, is in radio contact with his colleague following the runners, and can respond immediately to any uncovered emergency. In addition there is a third vet, a British Horseracing Authority Veterinary team and the stewards
The Racecourse also employs a specialist Horse Ambulance Team, equipped with a modern equine ambulance to enable injured horses to be transported safely to a veterinary hospital for treatment. It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the course This does not reflect on the severity of an injury, but allows the vet some privacy in which to administer treatment and provides the horse with a calm environment in which to make a recovery. Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse.
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The Go West Plays Leicester Races 4th July Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40)
1 OASIS SUNRISE (IRE) (10) 662-521
Br Br f Bated Breath - Sunrise Rose (FR)
O In For A Pound
(9)
Jack Dace (5) J
Grace Harris, Shirenewton T
B Haras du Logis St Germain Grace Harris Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWProved at least as good as ever when driven clear for success in 8-runner handicap at Bath (1m,firm) 10 days ago Back up in the weights but Jack Dace takes off a handy 5lb Major player as she goes up in trip
2 CITY ESCAPE (IRE) (217) 424603- D
9-8 (6)
Br B m Cityscape - Lady Gabrielle (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J
O Out Of Bounds Racing Club
B Mount Coote Stud
Nikki Evans, Abergavenny T
TIMEFORMVIEWRecordedback-to-backwinsatWolverhampton(9.5f)earlylastyearandsoonleftbehindalessereffortwhenthirdoverthesameC&DinOctober
Off 7 months ahead of first outing since leaving Mark Loughnane Needs things to drop right given her usual slow starts
3 LUMINOUS APPROACH (IRE) (228) 060- 4 9-8 (2)
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Luminita (IRE) Gina Mangan J
O D Gilbert, A Bruce, G Wills Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T
B J. S Bolger Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in a trio of starts last year (trained by J.S.Bolger on debut),seventh of 10 in maiden at Lingfield (1m) when last seen in September Has work to do making handicap debut on return from 7 months off. TFRHHIII BHA54
4 GERT LUSH (IRE) (33) 05350/-0 9 9-6 (11)
Br B m Bated Breath - Agent Allison Owen Lewis (5) J
O Mrs Muriel Forward & Dr G C Forward Roger Teal, Lambourn T
B Rathbarry Stud Borras Construction Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair handicapper at best but without a win sinceAugust 2022.After 21 months off,made little impression when seventh of 10 atWolverhampton in April This run should reveal more TFRHHIII BHA52
5 FILLYFUDGE (GB) (72) 5305-60 D 7 9-6 (4)
Br B m Charming Thought - Our Gal Darragh Keenan J
O Ms Fiona Donald Lemos De Souza, Newmarket T
B Mr G. Wilding Class1Personnel S
TIMEFORMVIEWWithout a win on the Flat in 2025 but did score over hurdles Below form in a pair of handicaps at Chelmsford this year,seventh of 8 on latest outing in February.Mark has eased further as a result if reapplied visor can help spark a revival TFRHHHII BHA52
6 MAJESTIC LEO (IRE) (2) 00-0600
4 9-4 (5)
Br B g Camelot - Nayarra (IRE) J
O Mrs S. Bullock Gary Brown, Swindon T
B Barronstown Stud Tote S
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW Has struggled for form since joining this yard, finishing down the field in handicaps this year including at Windsor (11.5f) on Thursday. NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA50
7 VERSATILE (IRE) (29) 0-00066 D
5 9-3 (3)
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Flora Danica (IRE) Luke Morris J
O Pontoon Racing James Owen, Newmarket T
B AirlieStud/SMRogers&FlaxmanStablesIreLtd The Rare Breed Meat Company S
TIMEFORMVIEWVery slowly away but showed promise on first 2 starts for yard,unable to sustain a forward move when mid-field atWolverhampton (1 1/2m) last month.Also some encouragement when third in a Plumpton maiden hurdle 20 days ago Cheekpieces back on. TFR
8 MOORETOWN LAD (IRE) (21) 0-40404
BHA49
Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Fastnet Lady (IRE) Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Seamus Devlin Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T
B Michael Smith
TIMEFORMVIEWStill looking for a first success for current yard but has made the frame 3 times in handicaps this year,late headwayhaving been slowly away when fourth of 10 at Nottingham (1m) 3 weeks ago Could be in the mix back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA49
9 MYNA (IRE) (45) 0-15236 D 5 9-2 (8)
Br B g Make Believe - Quicksand (IRE) William Carson J
O Gullick, McLaughlin, Ward & Ward Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Mrs S. M. Rogers & Sir Thomas Pilkington NHM Accounts S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkinminoreventatLingfield(11/4m)inJanuaryandhasremainedingoodheartsince,awidetripofferingsomemitigation when sixth of 10 at the same C&D last time.Could be thereabouts back in handicap company. TFRHHHHI BHA48
10 EAGER PUCCINI (GB) (30) 0/0000-6 4 9-0 (10)
Br B g Bated Breath - Madame Butterfly (IRE) Mason Paetel (5) J
O Chris Page & partners Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T
B Mr Mohammed Musaad Alsalem Birkett Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t offered much in varied events so far, though after 7 months off he possibly needed the run when sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton in April. Others still preferred. TFRHHIII BHA45
11 PURE THEORY (GB) (45) 454600
9-0 (12)
Br B f Ulysses (IRE) - Adjudicate Ryan Kavanagh (5) J
O Mr David L. Bayliss Stephanie Cassidy, Royston T
B Chasemore Farm & Dr P. Sells Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden and has run modestly dropped in grade on last 2 starts,again finishing well held in 12-runner minor event at Lingfield on latest outing.Tongue strap applied with cheekpieces back on. TFRHHIII BHA45
12 CLIPSHAM NOBLE (IRE) (10) 065-465 4
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Not Misbegotten (IRE)
O Mr F Morley
B Carrigbeg Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWSolevictorycameatBrighton(1m)lastsummer.Madetheframeonstable/seasonaldebutinminoreventatSouthwellbuthasn’tkickedonin2handicapssince, very slowly away when 5 lengths fifth of 8 to Oasis Sunrise at Bath 10 days ago
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2025: LIFE ON THE ROCKS (IRE) 7 9 9 Jack Garritty 5-4 (Richard Fahey) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 11. Hood worn by No 9. Visor worn by No 5. Eyeshields worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 11, 12. Stewards Note:
LUMINOUS APPROACH: Following its run on 23/9/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Oasis Sunrise (IRE), 5-1 Myna (IRE), 11-2 City Escape (IRE), 7-1 Mooretown Lad (IRE), 10-1 Clipsham Noble (IRE), 14-1 Versatile (IRE), 16-1 Fillyfudge (GB), 22-1 Gert Lush (IRE), 25-1 Eager Puccini (GB), 40-1 Luminous Approach (IRE), Pure Theory (GB) PLAY SMARTER
OASIS SUNRISE has worked her way back to form following a spell over hurdles, running out a wide-margin winner at Bath 10 days ago, and she is taken to follow up in her current mood. Myna had excuses on his latest outing so is worth another chance, with Mooretown Lad also considered from his reduced mark.
The ‘Picnic At The Races’ Monday 25th May Book Now Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40)
1 UP THE JAZZ (IRE) (14) 60-0302
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Gwyllion (USA)
O The Musley Bank Partnership & Partner
David Nolan J
Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
B Lynn Lodge Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLastwincamebackinNovember2024butfromhisreducedmarkhereturnedtoformwhenthirdatWolverhamptoninMarch.Excusesnexttime, before looking the likely winner when second of 10 at Ripon 2 weeks ago Can make his presence felt dropped in
2 SUPER HIT (FR) (9) 05-3202 D BF
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Heaven’s Angel (IRE)
O R J Lorenz
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
(5)
Luke Morris J
James Owen, Newmarket T
The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORMVIEW After 3 months off, shaped encouragingly on first run since leaving Darryll Holland when second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield 9 days ago Yard does well with new recruits so he enters calculations TFRHHHHI BHA64
3 UNION ISLAND (IRE) (14) 631400 D 5 9-7 (9)
Br B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Pellinore (USA)
O Owners Group 121
Jack Callan (3) J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield in February.Creditable fourth at Newcastle later that month but down the field last 2 starts, sweating up beforehand at Doncaster 2 weeks ago. Headgear now left off. TFRHHIII BHA63
4 TONAL (FR) (32) 21-1315 D
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Oceanique (USA)
O Sue Howell
6 9-6 (2)
Ryan Kavanagh (5) J
Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Wertheimer & Frere Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWProved a revelation during the all-weather campaign,winning 5 times with latest success at Chelmsford in March Not discredited from 6lb higher mark at Southwell last month.Task is to transfer that form back to turf (has much lower mark in this sphere). TFRHHHII BHA62
5 THE SWEET ESCAPE (GB) (14) 66-0616 D
4 9-6 (4)
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Stepping Out (IRE) Rowan Scott J
O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B The Lowe Family Dave Loughnane Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on a falling mark when opening account with a determined success in 15-runner handicap at Nottingham inApril Wasn’t in the same form back up in grade, though, when sixth of 10 at Ripon 2 weeks ago TFRHHHII BHA62
6 YOKKELL (IRE) (14) 5000-63 D
7 9-6 (8)
Br B m Fast Company (IRE) - Makheelah Kieran O’Neill J
O Seamus Devlin Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T
B R. Hyland, J. T. Heffernan & P. Hyland
TIMEFORMVIEWYet to win for current yard,but from her falling mark she caught the eye when never-nearer third of 14 in handicap at this course (1 1/4m) 2 weeks ago Could be ready to get back to winning ways TFRHHHHH BHA62
7 STUDY UP (GB) (22) 30-0303
9-5 (6)
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Cross My Heart Jonny Peate J
O Laurence Bellman & Gentech Products Ltd
B Whitsbury Manor Stud
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
TIMEFORMVIEWFree-going sort who is without a win since debut (when trained by Clive Cox).Attracted support but failed to capitalise on drop in grade when third of 9 in handicap at Bath 22 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA61
8 STAR START (IRE) (10) F26-053
Br B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Button Up (IRE)
9-3 (3)
James Sullivan J
O Mrs Ruth A. Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Longueville BS & Ederidge Ltd William Hill S
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back winner over 1 1/4m last summer and has been working his way back to form this season, running well when third of 9 at Pontefract (1m) 10 days ago. Is back down to last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA59
9 MERCURIUS POWER (IRE) (26) 0-53366 D 8 9-1 (7)
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Dame Hester (IRE) Darragh Keenan J
O Mr Tony Hession
Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
B Dame Hester Partnership Racing Welfare S
TIMEFORMVIEW Seventeen runs since last win in 2024 but placed twice on all-weather early this year Hasn’t been in the same form the last twice, though did meet trouble in running when sixth of 11 at Newcastle on latest outing. TFRHHIII BHA57
Br B f Shaman (IRE) - Viola d’Amour (IRE)
Jack Nicholls (5) J O Mrs Christine F Young Denis Coakley, West Ilsley T B Barton Stud Partnership Denis Coakley Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWSole success came on handicap debut but stepped forward from her reappearance run when second of 14 at Bath inApril, despite having been left with too much to do. Not dismissed lightly from her current mark. TFRHHHII BHA50
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 9. Stewards Note:
SUPER HIT: Following its run on 30/4/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in the straight.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Up The Jazz (IRE), 11-2 Super Hit (FR), 13-2 Yokkell (IRE), 8-1 The Sweet Escape (GB), Sharma d’Amour (GB), 9-1 Star Start (IRE), 11-1 Tonal (FR), 14-1 Study Up (GB), Mercurius Power (IRE), 28-1 Union Island (IRE)
Having dropped a long way in the weights, YOKKELL produced her most encouraging effort for this yard when third here a fortnight ago and she can build on that to get her head back in front. Super Hit shaped well on his stable debut last time and is feared most, ahead of Up The Jazz. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YOKKELL (IRE) 2.SUPER
Next Meeting - MONDAY 25TH MAY 2026
