2025 FLAT SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP
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Race 1 1.50PM
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Total prize fund £10000 About one mile one furlong (8f abt 208yds) for four yrs old and upwards
THE CHAMPAGNE POMMERY BLANC DE BLANCS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): I Jardine (33 wins from 283 runners, 12%) runs FALCON NINE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): James Owen (10 wins from 57 runners, 18%) runs OCEAN ODYSSEY
Weightwatcher: BERKSHIRE PHANTOM won off a handicap mark of 70, his rating is now down 11lb to 59. Longest Traveller: OCEAN ODYSSEY trained by James Owen, Newmarket, 350 miles
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ODYSSEY (IRE) (7) 4 9 11 (6)
B g Iffraaj - Fawaayed (IRE) (in 5lb ex)
Owner: Deva Racing CP
Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket
Breeder: Joanne Lavery
Sponsor: Deva Racing Group
Colours: DARK BLUE, RED disc, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap Form: 515051 2 wins £7955
TIMEFORM VIEW Switched yards and totally different proposition when landing 14-runner handicap at Southwell (11/4) 7 days ago when refitted with tongue strap, clearing away by 4 3/4 lengths Ahead of his mark under a penalty.
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BARLEYBROWN
B g Zoustar (AUS) - Shozita
Owner: Mr Sean Barley
Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington
Breeder: Mr Oliver Pawle
Sponsor: William Hill
Rating##### Official BHA Rating 57 (+12)
(GB)
(15)
5 9 9 (2)
Colours: YELLOW, BLACK spots, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 000265 5 wins £15911
TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent form this season, second at Redcar in June his best effort. Fifth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (25/1) 15 days ago, keeping on at the one pace Now back on last winning mark. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 60
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FALCON NINE
(GB) (4) 5 9 9 (4)
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Freedonia (in 5lb ex)
Owner: URSA Major Racing & I Jardine
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Niarchos Family
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Colours: YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap, PINK stars Form: 504321 D 1 wins £3402
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise of previous form when winning a weak 5-runner handicap at Carlisle (4/6) 4 days ago, driven clear Will find this a tougher test under a penalty. Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 55
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BERKSHIRE
PHANTOM (IRE) (13) 5 9 8 (1)
Gr g Expert Eye - Silver Step (FR)
Owner: Dudley Hill Farm Ltd
Trainer: Fionn McSharry, Sheriff Hutton
Breeder: Mountain View Stud & J.C B/Stock
Colours: MAROON, large BEIGE spots Form: 050314 D BF 6 wins £29811
TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed and cashed in on a lowly mark at Redcar 3 weeks ago Fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (AW) over 10f (13/8) 6 days later, not settling early and never really dangerous Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 59
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CONCERT BOY (IRE) (7) 5 9 1 (5)
B g Kodiac - Perfect Fun
Owner: Making Headway Racing and K Scott
Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels
Breeder: Mrs O. M. E. McKeever
Sponsor: Katie Scott Racing Syndicate
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, YELLOW cap Form: 524002 3 wins £10153
TIMEFORM VIEW Has three career wins (all at Newcastle) and ran well when second of 7 in 7f handicap at Musselburgh (10/1) 7 days ago despite typical slow start and traffic problems Better record at Newcastle than elsewhere Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 52 (+2)
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SCARRIFF (IRE) (17)
Ch m Dandy Man (IRE) - Maria Milena
Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Ms Valerie Madden
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
7 9 1 (3)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 00-6461 CD 2 wins £7327
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark for the season in 4-runner handicap over this C&D (9/2) 17 days ago, getting on top late as the long-time leader wilted. Course record stands up well and blinkers back on but this is a slightly better race. Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 52
Paul Mulrennan
James Sullivan
Mohammed Tabti (5)
Shane Gray
Sam James
Alfie Redman (7)
7 ON THE BUBBLE (GB) (19) 4 8 9 (7)
B f Land Force (IRE) - O Fourlunda
Owner: Nathan Mill & Gary Rutherford
Trainer: Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Breeder: Mickley Stud
Colours: GREY, LIGHT BLUE chevrons on sleeves Form: 505650 2 wins £8643
TIMEFORM VIEW Has been struggling with 13 runs since last win, finishing 11th of 12 in a handicap at Redcar (18/1) 19 days ago First-time visor replaces cheekpieces Star Rating##!!! Official BHA Rating 42 Greg Fairley
2024 WINNER: CODE PURPLE 5 9 9 Joanna Mason 13-2 (Ben Haslam) 9 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Visor worn first time by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 3, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Ocean Odyssey (IRE), 11-2 Falcon Nine (GB), 15-2 Berkshire Phantom (IRE), Scarriff (IRE), 10-1 Concert Boy (IRE), 14-1 Barleybrown (GB), 50-1 On The Bubble (GB)
OCEAN ODYSSEY took his form to a whole new level when making a winning stable debut at Southwell a week ago, clearing away. On that evidence he’s strongly fancied to follow up Falcon Nine and courseregular Scarriff also won last time but don’t make the same appeal at the selection.
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Stands
Total prize fund £20000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for novice two yrs old
THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (Penalty Value £10308) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): K R Burke (30 wins from 109 runners, 28%) runs JUNGLE MONARCH
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (11 wins from 37 runners, 30%) runs JUNGLE MONARCH
Longest Traveller: SCHRODINGER’S CAT trained by Harry Charlton, Beckhampton, 377 miles
1 BREEZE STAR (IRE) (16)
B g Supremacy (IRE) - Dana Forever (IRE)
Owner: Breeze Online Competitions Ltd
Trainer: Noel Wilson, Leyburn
Breeder: Awbeg Stud
Sponsor: Breeze Online Competitions Ltd
9 7 (2)
Colours: ORANGE, DARK GREEN star, ORANGE sleeves, DARK GREEN stars and cap Form: 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 10 in novice race at Doncaster (80/1) 16 days ago, faring best of the newcomers despite running green. Star Rating#!!!! Official BHA
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ECCLEFECHAN (GB) (36) 9 7 (4)
B c Bated Breath - Bahia Star
Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery
Trainer: John Ryan, Newmarket Breeder: BB Bloodstock
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 04
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improvement when fourth of 6 in maiden at Yarmouth (50/1) 36 days ago, making headway 2f out. Drop in trip on a sharp track doesn’t look an obvious move Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating - Darragh Keenan
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JUNGLE MONARCH (IRE) (48)
B g Bungle Inthejungle - Lady Spangles (IRE)
Owner: Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder: Rathasker Stud
9 7 (3)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 52 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when fifth of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (AW). Strong in the betting when second of 7 in novice at Redcar (6/5) 48 days ago, travelling fluently but no extra late on. Likely to progress further for his excellent yard. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/6/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe Star Rating####! Official BHA RatingSam James
4 MISSION CLASSIFIED (IRE)
B g Acclamation - Adelante (FR)
Owner: Victorious Racing & Fawzi Nass
Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: Loughtown Stud
Sponsor: Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited
(60) 9 7 (1)
Colours: RED, WHITE striped sleeves and cap Form: 32
TIMEFORM VIEW Third of 6 on debut at Goodwood (6f) and showed improved form when finishing second of 5 in a maiden at Brighton (9/2) 60 days ago Looks an uncomplicated juvenile Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating -
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SCHRODINGER’S CAT (GB) (23)
B c Ardad (IRE) - Singyoursong (IRE)
Owner: Mr Mohammed Jaber
Trainer: Harry Charlton, Beckhampton
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
9 7 (6)
Colours: WHITE, RED chevron, hooped sleeves, RED cap Form: 6223 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on 3 of 4 outings, third of 8 in a maiden at Yarmouth 23 days ago, again running well but found a couple improving past him. That is the best form on offer Star Rating##### Official BHA Rating 79
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TANAKA (IRE) (24) 9 2 (5)
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Cheshire Plain (FR)
Owner: Highbank Stud
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
Breeder: Highbank Stud LLP
Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE stripe, WHITE sleeves and cap Form: 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 5 on debut at Beverley (5/2) 24 days ago, dwelt, pulled hard and weakened over 1f out. Star Rating##!!! Official BHA Rating - Shane
Hollie Doyle
Paul Mulrennan
Gray
2024 WINNER: KING OF LIGHT 2 9 4 Sam James 13-2 (K R Burke) 5 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Running for the first time since Gelding No 3, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Schrodinger’s Cat (GB), 5-2 Jungle Monarch (IRE), 11-4 Mission Classified (IRE), 14-1 Ecclefechan (GB), 25-1 Tanaka (IRE), 66-1 Breeze Star (IRE)
SCHRODINGER’S CAT isn’t obviously capable of better but he sets the standard on his placed efforts and a repeat of that level may well suffice Jungle Monarch moved sweetly when runner-up at Redcar and likely to progress further, is the obvious danger
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Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £20000 seven furlongs ( 7f 15yds ) for two yrs old
THE SADDLE UP WITH TIGER LILY BOUTIQUE SELLING STAKES (CLASS 3)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516. (Penalty Value £10468) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): I Jardine (33 wins from 283 runners, 12%) runs POWER SUPREME & THE FLOORS MUNKY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): James Owen (10 wins from 57 runners, 18%) runs SOCIAL EXCLUSION
Longest Traveller: SNAKE CHARMER trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 370 miles
1 SNAKE CHARMER (GB) (15) (£30000) 9 7 (1)
B c Time Test - Philipine Cobra (Showcasing)
Owner: J Allison & Partner
Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: Philipine Cobra Partnership
Sponsor: Archie Watson Racing Ltd
Colours: PINK and BLACK check, PINK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 0016 D 1 wins £3672
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a maiden at Brighton over 7f in July. Finished sixth of 7 in a handicap at Newbury (9/1) 15 days ago, racing too freely and weakening inside the final furlong. Wears cheekpieces for the first time and drop in grade will certainly help his cause Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 73
2 EL CARRUSEL
(GB)
(-) (£30000) 9 4 (8)
B g Advertise - Smitten (New Approach (IRE))
Owner: The Boys Are Back In Town Trainer: John Ryan, Newmarket Breeder: Genesis Green Stud Ltd
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 18. 1,000 gns yearling.Advertise gelding. First foal out of a dam of little account. Cheap purchase and others more persuasive on debut. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating - Darragh Keenan
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GOING COMMANDO
(IRE) (27) (£30000) 9 4 (5)
B g Soldier’s Call - Souter’s Sister (IRE) (Desert Style (IRE))
Owner: Keatley Owners Group, Hart & O’Neill
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
Breeder: Ballyhane Stud
Colours: PURPLE and YELLOW (halved), sleeves reversed, PURPLE and YELLOW hooped cap Form: 0625
TIMEFORM VIEW Continued progressive thread when second of 8 in a novice at Chester (6f) in May. Fifth of 7 in a handicap at York (6f) (7/1) 27 days ago, held up and made little impression. First-time cheekpieces and step up to 7f could bring about improvement eased in grade Star Rating##### Official BHA Rating 76
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POWER
SUPREME
(IRE) (17) (£30000)
B g Supremacy (IRE) - Lizzie Lightening (IRE) (Slade Power (IRE))
Owner: Mr J. Fyffe
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Cooneen Stud
Sponsor: JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
9 4 (7)
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: U06005
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form in six starts, finishing last of 5 in handicap at Musselburgh (16/1) 17 days ago, no extra when pushed along. Step up in trip unlikely to help Star Rating##!!! Official BHA Rating 51
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THE
FLOORS MUNKY (GB) (-) (£30000) 9 4 (3)
B g Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Fastnet View (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Owner: The Twelve Munkys & I Jardine
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Gillon & Melrose
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Colours: PURPLE and YELLOW check, PURPLE sleeves, YELLOW armlets, striped cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 2. Gustav Klimt gelding. First foal of an unraced dam from a stable with a modest win rate with newcomers Star Rating##!!! Official BHA Rating - Greg Fairley
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HOMESTRAIT
(IRE) (4) (£30000) 9 2 (4)
B f Coulsty (IRE) - Paradisia (IRE) (Casamento (IRE))
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 17 and Partner
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
Breeder: Ballybrennan Stud
Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, RED cap Form: 222212 D BF 1 wins £3780
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 7f maiden at Doncaster 3 weeks ago before finishing second of 5 switched to a nursery at Carlisle on Monday, not quite seeing out the longer trip Likely to appreciate return to 7f Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 68
Hollie Doyle
Paul Mulrennan
Mohammed Tabti (5)
Ben Robinson
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SOCIAL EXCLUSION
(GB) (10) (£30000) 9 2 (6)
B f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - She’s Amazing (Showcasing)
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 18
Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket
Breeder: Ian Riggs
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 10033 1 wins £6858
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 5f AW maiden on debut but struggled in higher class after More like it in nurseries of late, third of 7 in handicap at Ripon (10/1) 10 days ago, ridden with more restraint over 6f and kept on to take third late on. Whether 7f will suit is up for debate Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 75 (-1) Sam James
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BOBBYS PRIDE
(IRE) (13) (£30000) 8 13 (9)
B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Mendacity (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Owner: Breeze Online Competitions Ltd
Trainer: Noel Wilson, Leyburn
Breeder: Mr J. C. Hayden
Sponsor: Breeze Online Competitions Ltd
Colours: ORANGE, DARK GREEN star, ORANGE sleeves, DARK GREEN stars and cap Form: 00
TIMEFORM VIEW Shown little in both starts, ninth of 10 at Newcastle (150/1) 13 days ago, now hood removed. Star Rating#!!!! Official BHA Rating -
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QUEEN LEILA (GB) (26) (£30000) 8
13 (2)
B f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Givepeaceachance (Declaration of War (USA))
Owner: Mr Eamon Kelly
Trainer: Adrian Nicholls, Sessay
Breeder: Chris van Hoorn Racing
Sponsor: Adrian Nicholls Racing
Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 45
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished 4th of 7 in a novice race at Thirsk on debut (100/1), then fifth of 9 in a maiden at Southwell (22/1) 26 days ago when making headway late on. Bred for longer trips so this increased emphasis on stamina will help Star Rating###!! Official BHA RatingShane Gray
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1, 3. Blinkers worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Social Exclusion (GB), 7-2 Going Commando (IRE), 9-2 Snake Charmer (GB), 11-2 Homestrait (IRE), 9-1 Queen Leila (GB), 16-1 The Floors Munky (GB), 20-1 El Carrusel (GB), 40-1 Power Supreme (IRE), 66-1 Bobbys Pride (IRE)
GOING COMMANDO’s Chester second looks a good piece of form in the context of this and with 7f
to suit fitted with first-time cheekpieces, he could be the answer Snake Charmer and Social Exclusion could both do with settling better but are still feared most.
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Pyle (3)
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Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £20000 seven furlongs ( 7f 15yds ) for three yrs old and upwards
THE CHAMPAGNE POMMERY BRUT ROYAL GOLD CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516. (Penalty Value £10468) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (50 wins from 377 runners, 13%) runs INANNA & YAASER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): James Owen (10 wins from 57 runners, 18%) runs FAR ABOVE DREAM
Weightwatcher: BELLARCHI won off a handicap mark of 87, her rating is now down 9lb to 78.
Longest Traveller: CRIMSON SPIRIT trained by D & C Kubler, Lambourn, 372 miles
B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Fanrouge (IRE)
Owner: Innovate Racing I
Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
Breeder: Mrs Tina Cox
Sponsor: Tattersalls
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, MAROON seams, LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 3-31110 D 4 wins £32708
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick of 7f handicap wins before finishing tenth of 20 at Goodwood (18/1) 9 days ago, poorly drawn and racing off the pace Much better judged on previous form and worth another chance eased in class Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 89
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INDIVIDUALISM (GB) (6)
B g Too Darn Hot - Reckoning (IRE)
Owner: Dr J. Walker
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Breeder: Mascalls Stud
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
4 9 11 (2)
Colours: LIME GREEN, ROYAL BLUE epaulets and cap Form: 002410 2 wins £9473
TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled career tally at Hamilton 22 days ago but beat only one home at Thirsk (18/1) 6 days ago, weakening after being caught wide from high draw. Rare start over that trip STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/8/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star Rating##!!! Official BHA Rating 84
3 GRESSINGTON (IRE) (41)
Gr g Outstrip - Silver Games (IRE)
Owner: Mr David Kilburn & Mr Christopher Wright
Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham
Breeder: Stratford Place Stud
Sponsor: MKM Building Supplies Ltd
4 9 10 (1)
Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW diamond, diabolo on sleeves, PINK cap Form: 15-0304 D 3 wins £15419
TIMEFORM VIEW Form has been inconsistent lately, finishing fourth of 9 in a 6f handicap at Doncaster (8/1) 41 days ago Blinkers back on replacing visor for this return to 7f Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 83 (-1)
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YAASER (IRE) (13)
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Urjuwaan
Owner: Michele Craig and David D Smith
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Sponsor: Simply Holistic
Joe Fanning
7 9 7 (7)
Colours: PINK, ROYAL BLUE chevrons and armlets
Form: 441304 CD 9 wins £72524
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent performer with good Musselburgh record, winning 3 times, most recently 38 days ago Fourth of 19 in handicap over 7.9f at York (10/1) 13 days ago, running a cracker despite meeting trouble in running. Major player from the same mark. Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 80
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BELLARCHI (IRE) (5)
Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Drop Dead Gorgeous (FR)
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 19 and partner
Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Breeder: C. Marnane
Sponsor: Tattersalls
4 9 5 (4)
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 364152 D 7 wins £57078
TIMEFORM VIEW Won handicap at Catterick (7f) 23 days ago before good fifth of 19 at York. Continued the excellent work when second of 10 in claimer at Chester (8/1) 5 days ago and this mark looks well within range
6 FAR
Star Rating##### Official BHA Rating 78
ABOVE DREAM (IRE) (37)
B g Far Above (IRE) - Silk Slippers
Owner: Mr Gordon McDowall
Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket
Breeder: Highfort Stud
Sponsor: Aver Generics Ltd
3 9 4 (5)
Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE disc, striped sleeves, DARK BLUE cap Form: 502103 1 wins £5338
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 6f handicap before finishing third of 5 at Epsom (5/1) 37 days ago, playing catch-up throughout having been held up Back over 7f and he’s not yet exposed.
Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 83
Hollie Doyle
Sam James
Paul Mulrennan
Oliver Stammers
Darragh Keenan
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INANNA (IRE) (21)
B m Acclamation - Kiss of Spring (IRE)
Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Rathbarry Stud
Sponsor: Chris’s House
5 8 11 (3)
Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 533211 D 6 wins £24765
TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving under a busy campaign, arriving in pursuit of the hat-trick having supplemented her Ayr win at Hamilton 3 weeks ago (8.3f). Versatile sort with a good strike rate but this is a deeper race Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 70
2024 WINNER: MEDIA SHOOTER 3 9 6 Sam James 14-1 (K R Burke) 7 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Blinkers worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Bellarchi (IRE), 4-1 Yaaser (IRE), 5-1 Inanna (IRE), 11-2 Far Above Dream (IRE), 8-1 Crimson Spirit (GB), 10-1 Gressington (IRE), 22-1 Individualism (GB)
BELLARCHI is in top form after a win at Catterick and solid efforts at York and Chester, suggesting his current mark is with in his compass Yaaser has an excellent Musselburgh record so he commands serious respect, while low-mileage 3-y-o Far Above Dream steps back up in trip and they may unlock more
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Race 5 3.55PM Stalls: Stands Side
Total prize fund £12000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for three yrs old and upwards
THE CHAMPAGNE POMMERY CUVEE LOUISE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (50 wins from 377 runners, 13%) runs BONITO CAVALO & JM JHINGREE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Goldie (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs BONITO CAVALO & JM JHINGREE
Weightwatcher: OUR ABSENT FRIENDS won off a handicap mark of 75, his rating is now down 7lb to 68. Longest Traveller: POP STAR trained by Alice Haynes, Newmarket, 350 miles
1 POP STAR (IRE) (51)
B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Knock Stars (IRE)
Owner: Coral Racing Club
Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket Breeder: Pier House Stud Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars and sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 01-0024 D 4 wins £19529
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Bath (6f, soft) in October on final 2024 start. Isn’t straightforward and finished fourth of 7 in a 5f handicap at Hamilton (14/1) 51 days ago, keeping on when hampered late Looks high enough in the weights back from a short break. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 78
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AL HUSSAR (GB) (6)
Br g Bated Breath - Queen’s Charter
Owner: The Gathering and partner
Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd
3 9 7 (1)
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE diamond, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 004662 D 3 wins £14532
TIMEFORM VIEW Had been shaping up quite nicely and just about a career best when second of 14 in a 5f handicap at Thirsk (17/2) 6 days ago, pressing the leader before being headed final 100 yards Should remain very competitive at this level Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 76 (+2)
3 JM JHINGREE (IRE) (7)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - La Pergola (FR)
Owner: Aim Equestrian Ltd
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: L. Foley & Ballygowan Bloodstock Ltd
3 9 5 (4)
Colours: RED, GREY star, GREY sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, GREY star Form: 500416 CD 2 wins £9554
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last month but trapped wide when sixth of 7 back here a week ago Likely to run closer to form this time STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was restless in the stalls Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 74 (-1)
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PROTEST RALLY (IRE)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Odyssee (FR)
Owner: Mrs C M Clarke, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd
Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham
Breeder: Tom Radley
Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd
(7) 5 9 4 (7)
Colours: YELLOW, BROWN cross belts, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 136004 CD 5 wins £26274
TIMEFORM VIEW Past winner of this race and added to C&D tally in May. Fourth of 7 back here 7 days ago was another respectable effort and he’s well drawn to attack. Star Rating##### Official BHA Rating 70 (+1)
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ZIGGY’S TRITON (IRE) (25)
B g Profitable (IRE) - Ahazeej (IRE)
Owner: Middleham Park Racing LIII
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Breeder: Rock Island Syndicate
Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing
3 9 4 (5)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets Form: 2-52015 D 1 wins £5400
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a novice race at Nottingham last month but proved easy to back when fifth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (11/2) 25 days ago, racing off the pace More to do from this mark. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 73
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BONITO CAVALO (GB) (18)
B g Orientor - Eternal Instinct
Owner: Whitestonecliffe Racing Partnership
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Goldie Racing Limited
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
6 9 3 (6)
Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW stars and sleeves, YELLOW cap, PURPLE stars Form: 1314-00 D 6 wins £29990
TIMEFORM VIEW Six-time AW winner but finished 17th of 18 in handicap at Ayr (125/1) 18 days ago, always behind. Should be approaching peak fitness now but has a lot to prove at present. Star Rating##!!! Official BHA
Hollie Doyle
Oliver Stammers
Paul Mulrennan
Cian Horgan (5)
Lauren Young (7)
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OUR ABSENT FRIENDS (IRE) (17) 7 9 2 (2)
Ch g Camacho - Practicallyperfect (IRE)
Owner: Mr R W Hislop
Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle
Breeder: Denis McDonnell
Sponsor: AKV Group Ltd
Colours: DARK BLUE, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 044536 D BF 5 wins £32337
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown inconsistent form in handicaps with a recent third at Ayr before disappointing when sixth of 10 as favourite over this C&D 17 days ago Headgear back on.
2024 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 68 Jason Hart
Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Al Hussar (GB), 4-1 Our Absent Friends (IRE), 5-1 Protest Rally (IRE), 7-1 Jm Jhingree (IRE), 9-1 Ziggy’s Triton (IRE), 10-1 Pop Star (IRE), 33-1 Bonito Cavalo (GB)
PROTEST RALLY boasts an excellent record at this venue, including winning this race a year ago, and well drawn to attack, he could be the answer Al Hussar ran well when second at Thirsk last week and looks the main danger Our Absent Friends could improve for the reapplication of headgear, too
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Total prize fund £10000
Stalls: Inside
One mile, four furlongs abt 104 yards (12f abt 104yds) for three yrs old and upwards
THE MOVE FORWARD WITH MCEWAN FRASER LEGAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) Weights raised 5lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (50 wins from 377 runners, 13%) runs CASCADE HALL & STORM ON JURA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (7 wins from 60 runners, 12%) runs ME AND BOBBY MCGEE
Longest Traveller: ME AND BOBBY MCGEE trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 152 miles
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SIMPLE STAR (IRE) (17)
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Simple Elegance (USA)
Owner: Mrs D. Monteith
Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Breeder: Sunderland Holding INC Sponsor: Tote
Colours: DARK BLUE, RED hoops, striped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 030-045 CD BF 6 wins £27986
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner who took a hurdles contest at Perth 36 days ago. Fifth of 6 in handicap at this course (2/1) 17 days ago when going off too hard over 16f and paying for it. Drop back to 12f should therefore suit. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/7/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free Star Rating##### Official BHA Rating 69
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NATURALIA (GB) (25)
B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Na Balada (BRZ)
Owner: The Old Firm
Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Miss K. Rausing
4 9 13 (5)
Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE star and star on cap Form: 0-05441 2 wins £7589
TIMEFORM VIEW Ayr race she finished fourth in worked out well and she doubled her tally in 5-runner handicap at Ayr (9/2) over 13f last month, showing a good attitude 3lb rise won’t prevent bold follow-up bid. Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 66
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ME AND BOBBY MCGEE (GB) (16)
B c Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Party Line
Owner: Kingsley Park Owners Club
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Breeder: Friar Ings Stud Ltd
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
3 9 8 (6)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN epaulets Form: 43015 1 wins £4187
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a handicap at Hamilton (25/1) when fitted with first-time blinkers Finished last of 5 in handicap at Catterick (13/2) 16 days ago, softer conditions possibly a factor Could bounce back on firmer ground based on previous form. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/7/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 71
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CASCADE HALL
(IRE) (17) 6 9 7 (3)
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Bacchonthebottle (IRE)
Owner: Whitestonecliffe Racing Partnership
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Clare A. Kehoe
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW stars and sleeves, YELLOW cap, PURPLE stars Form: 600343
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and didn’t carry much of a win threat when third of 6 in 16f handicap at this course (4/1) 17 days ago, merely passing beaten horses after racing well off the pace Back down in trip Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 60
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DINGWALL
(GB)
(11)
B g Calyx - Please Sing
Owner: Mr G. Gibson
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Michael E Wates CBE
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
4 9 5 (1)
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN seams, PURPLE and WHITE striped sleeves and cap Form: 040-450 1 wins £3663
TIMEFORM VIEW Often hampered by starting issues, finishing ninth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (9/2) 11 days ago when slowly away and never on terms Step up in trip might help but he clearly needs things to drop right. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 58 (-2)
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STORM
ON
JURA (GB) (22)
B f Golden Horn - Padmavati
Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Barton/New England Partnership
Sponsor: Chris’s House
3 8 11 (4)
Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 064
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in three novice/maiden starts, most recently finishing fourth of 7 in novice at Hamilton (50/1) 22 days ago when not unduly punished. Makes handicap debut and steps up significantly in trip so no surprise were she to have a bigger performance in her. Market may guide. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 60
Sam James
Jason Hart
Joe Fanning
Paul Mulrennan
Greg Fairley
Amie Waugh (3)
2024 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Hood worn by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Naturalia (GB), 4-1 Simple Star (IRE), 11-2 Cascade Hall (IRE), 6-1 Me And Bobby McGee (GB), Storm On Jura (GB), 13-2 Dingwall (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
SIMPLE STAR is a dual C&D winner and having won over hurdles last month, he can be forgiven his latest Flat run her having gone off too hard over 2m. Back down in trip he’s selected ahead of Naturalia, who showed a willing attitude when successful at Ayr Me And Bobby Mcgee could bounce back on firmer ground after disappointing at Catterick.
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23rd - 31st August 2025
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Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £8000 seven furlongs ( 7f 15yds ) for four yrs old and upwards
THE EVOLUTION BPS MCCABE AND LITTLE MEMORIAL AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3454; Second £1727; Third £863; Fourth £432; Fifth £216. (Penalty Value £3973.60) A SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): I Jardine (33 wins from 283 runners, 12%) runs SUPERIOR COUNCIL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Tuer (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs HIGHLAND OLLY
Longest Traveller: TOMMY’S PROMISE trained by J Ryan, Newmarket, 350 miles
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HIGHLAND
OLLY
(GB) (15) 4 11 2 (4)
B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Roxy Star (IRE)
Owner: Evan M Sutherland & G Tuer
Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Breeder: Mrs D. J. James
Colours: WHITE, RED inverted triangle, hooped sleeves and cap Form: 0-20146 CD 2 wins £7065
TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled career tally at Nottingham in May having won a C&D contest last summer Sixth of 11 in a handicap at Doncaster (10/1) 15 days ago, typically taking a strong hold and not quickening late Tends to race keenly but big player back at this track. Star Rating##### Official BHA Rating 65
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COCONUT BAY (GB) (16)
B m Bated Breath - Tropicana Bay
Owner: Mrs Hugh Fraser
Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle
Breeder: Meon Valley Stud
Sponsor: AKV Group Ltd
6 11 1 (3)
Colours: CHOCOLATE and MAGENTA (halved), hooped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap Form: 013110 D 7 wins £26153
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form this summer with three wins from last five starts including Catterick victories in June and July. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (5/1) 16 days ago, easing ground conditions perhaps against her STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/7/2025 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 64
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CAROLUS MAGNUS (IRE) (24)
B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Izola
Owner: Ursa Major Racing Ltd & Easterby
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Breeder: Peter & Hugh McCutcheon
Sponsor: Stittenham Farms
7 11 0 (6)
Colours: YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap, PINK stars Form: 66000-6 D 2 wins £9746
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win in 22 runs, finishing sixth of 10 in 7f handicap at Beverley (6/1) 24 days ago on return from best part of a year ago Very well handicapped if building on that effort. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 63
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SANDRET (IRE) (9) 9 10 13
B g Zebedee - Sava Sunset (IRE) (in 4lb ex)
Owner: Sam England Racing Club
Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Sponsor: Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
(1)
Colours: PURPLE, PINK stripe, PINK and PURPLE striped sleeves, PINK cap, PURPLE star Form: 1-20531 D 6 wins £25905
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise on AW at Newcastle earlier this year with a second and third-place finish.
Back on turf and best effort for some time when landing 9-runner handicap at Redcar (5/1) over 1m 9 days ago, settling better and quickening to lead in the final furlong. Big player under a penalty. Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 58 (+5)
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PATONTHEBACK (IRE) (20) 7 10 10 (2)
B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Miss Brief (IRE)
Owner: Mr R & Mrs J E Huin
Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
Breeder: Edmond Kent
Sponsor: Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, MAROON Cross of Lorraine, WHITE sleeves, MAROON armlets, LIGHT BLUE and MAROON quartered cap Form: 503000 CD 5 wins £15972
TIMEFORM VIEW Third in 6f handicap at Catterick in May but well held when eighth of 9 in 7f handicap at Doncaster (10/1) 20 days ago Returns to C&D where previously successful and mark is a handy one Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 59
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TOMMY’S PROMISE (GB) (17) 4
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Sister Red (IRE)
Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery
Trainer: John Ryan, Newmarket
Breeder: Mr G McGladery
10 0 (7)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 60/-3320 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Performed well in handicaps with a brace of placed efforts but big backward step at Lingfield 3 weeks ago, shaping as though amiss STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 49
Mr Eireann Cagney
Miss Amy Milburn (7)
Miss Serena Brotherton
Miss Rebecca Hitchen (5)
Miss Amy Collier
Mr Louis Burke (7)
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SUPERIOR COUNCIL (IRE) (7) 6 10 0 (5)
B g Kodiac - Odyssee (FR)
Owner: Mr G. Gibson
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Tom Radley
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN seams, PURPLE and WHITE striped sleeves and cap Form: 202423 1 wins £3476
TIMEFORM VIEW Hamilton winner on second start for this yard and gave another good account of himself when third of 7 in handicap at this C&D (10/3) 7 days ago Repeat of that sees him in the mix. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 49 (+1)
2024 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Sandret (IRE), 11-2 Superior Council (IRE), 6-1 Highland Olly (GB), 7-1 Coconut Bay (GB), 8-1 Patontheback (IRE), 10-1 Carolus Magnus (IRE), 14-1 Tommy’s Promise (GB)
HIGHLAND OLLY has previous C&D success to his name and should be well suited by returning to this track after racing keenly at Doncaster He looks a value alternative to Sandret, who comes here on the back of a decisive victory at Redcar 9 days ago Coconut Bay has already had a productive summer and drying ground is up her street.
Miss Hannah Crawford (5)