Musselburgh Racecard - Saturday 19th April by Weatherbys

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TODAY’S RACING

THE TRACK

A RIGHT-HANDED OVAL CIRCUIT ALMOST A MILE AND A QUARTER IN EXTENT, WHICH JOINS THE STRAIGHT FIVE FURLONGS COURSE HALF-A-MILE FROM HOME. THE BENDS ARE SHARP, PUTTING BIG, LONG-STRIDING TYPES AT A SLIGHT DISADVANTAGE.

T TODAY’S TURE RACE FEATURE

Today’s feature race is the Virgin Bet Queen’s Cup, which features an exciting but competitive ﬁeld After day’s e last years abandonment, Danny Tudhope still sits on two wins from his last two rides in the race and this ars hi year takes the ride once more on the 2023 winner, Wise Eagle. He’s 5lb higher than when he won the race es 5l two years ago and arrives here in top form. Wild Waves has been the subject of early money for Andrew th Balding and Oisin Murphy. The Kingsclere based trainer is enjoying things of late and is operating at a 24% strike over the last 14 days Aimeric has been on the go all winter and arrives here having been given a ally dangerous mark and could be the class angle in the ﬁeld break since November. He lurks on a potentially an

JOCKEYS H TO WATCH

DANIEL TUDHOPE d looking book of rides this afternoon. will be hoping to start strong, with a good loo e looking Livescore Bet Best Odds Daily Royal Mile We Dare To Dream has every chance in a competitive looking Livesco n well in our second race Handicap, while Lord Bertie looks set to run race. JASON HART was in ﬁne form last rides. Jm Jungle carries a nice weight in our Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Scottish season and today has four nice V Sprint Cup Handicap and can go close for John & Sean Quinn. La Pulga is nicely weighted in our feature for Charlie Johnstone, he is another to have been given a break since November and has some nice back form. ave

TRAINERS TO WATCH

KEVIN RYAN is currently tied with IAIN JARDINE at the top of the leaderboard but only sends the one horse on Saturday, which could well be a tip in itself! Mon Na Slieve runs in the Scottish Sprint Cup and is partnered by Andrew Mullen. He took a nice step forward when winning from a reduced mark over the same course and distance, so could be dangerous if ﬁnding further improvement Both of Iain Jardine’s runners go in our last, with Moonstone Bay making the weights under 5lb claimer Mohammed Tabti His other runner, Zaphea, carries just 8st 13lb and is partnered by Andew Mullen

RACE DESCRIPTIONS

1.50 THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY ROYAL MILE HANDICAP

This is a one mile handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 76 to 95 In a handicap the weight that each of the runners ’ carries is determined by their ofﬁcial handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.

2.25 THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK SILVER ARROW HANDICAP

Our next race is a seven-furlong handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 76 to 95 Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 95 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 90

3.00 THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS SCOTTISH SPRINT CUP HANDICAP

This race is a ﬁve-furlong handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from with a speciﬁc ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part Despite having no rating restrictions attached to it the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tend to make open handicaps very competitive races.

3.35 THE VIRGIN BET QUEEN’S CUP (CLASS 2 HERITAGE HANDICAP)

The feature race of the day on our return back to the ﬂat is a one mile six furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards, which always turns out to be a fabulous race As this is a heritage handicap, it will attract some high class horses but just like the last race, they concede plenty of weight to the lower rated rivals

4.10

THE DARLEY EBF MAIDEN STAKES

This one-mile four and a half furlong maiden stakes is restricted to three-year-olds Maiden races provide a starting point for young horses that are yet to record a victory and most will be very lightly-raced or be making their racecourse debuts Previous experience can count for a lot when searching for the winner but well-bred or precocious juveniles are more than capable of landing the prize at the ﬁrst time of asking.

4.45 THE LIVESCORE BET FILLIES’ HANDICAP

Our next contest this afternoon is a one mile one furlong handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 71 to 90 Like most handicaps on the ﬂat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage

5.20 THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP

Our ﬁnal race is a ﬁve furlong handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 59 to 78 To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 60 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated

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TEDDY

Teddy is two and a half years old and was born in Wales, but now lives with his humans near Glasgow. He loves lots of belly rubs, chasing cuddly toys and especially squeaky balls. He has most fun running up and down the west sands beach in St Andrews.

OWNER: Will Lamond COLOUR: Yellow

TOFFEE

TOFFE

Toffee is almost four years old. She has a passion for chasing pigeons and love to sprint on the beach at St Andrews. In contrast, she also loves to sleep by the fire toasting herself.

OWNER: Mia Anderson COLOUR: Brown

RUPERT

Rupert the Corgi loves all humans and loves all the attention that comes with being a corgi! In his mind he is A STAR!

OWNER: Aaron Aitken COLOUR: Orange

SOFIE

Sofie is an expert football player, and has lately entered track and field She resides in horse racing country, and loves to say hello to the professional horses that live nearby in Perthshire.

old passion Andrews herself resides Perthshire

OWNER: Mike & Nina COLOUR: Light pink

LOLA

Lola is four years old and is an adventure seeking Corgi, that loves travelling all around Scotland. She loves to show her humans affection (normally OTT) and can be strong willed. For having short legs, she is very speedy - helps her keep up with her husky siblings!

OWNER: Kerry Friel COLOUR: Coral

DAISY

Daisy is just over two years old. She is fun loving and full of character. She is the Chief Yard Dog at Whitemoss Equestrian and takes her job watching over the horses very seriously! In the summer she loves roaming golf courses. Her favourite thing is to find something smelly and roll in it!

OWNER: Kerri Dow COLOUR: Hot pink

CHESTER BARKINGTON

Chester Barkington is five years old and resides in North Yorkshire under the care of Rhiannon and Mike. Chester enjoys sampling foods of the land and diving into any water source.

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RODNEY

2023's winner, Rodney, is a loving, always hungry, always smiling, ball of floof and you’ll no doubt hear him cheering on the horses at the picnic area as they roar past to the post.

OWNER: Rhiannon Lister and Mike Kilroy COLOUR: Red 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 with Glasgow of balls Andrews

Rodney doubt the the post

OWNER: Matt Kendall & Nicole Whiteside COLOUR: Burgundy

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OWNER: Thomas Wilson COLOUR: Aqua blue NASH

Nash is five years old, from Gourock. She loves nothing more than sleeping on the couch, sleeping on the floor, or sleeping in her bed. The way to her heart is through hot dogs, cheese and broccoli. Although she might seem like a lazy lump of a lady she's a zoomy wee legend who is incredibly fast and always smiling. Just like her namesake, Kate Nash, she is sure to be the sleeper hit of the race.

BELAY

Belay is a four year old Pembroke corgi. She was born near Aberystwyth but currently lives in Sheffield where she spends most of her time playing with her partner in crime Hex (another Corgi), chasing balls, eating unsuitable bits of tree and terrorising our chickens. She loves to shed hair on the sofa and be the centre of attention (and get all the cuddles she can).

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OWNER: Adam Kuczynski COLOUR: Turquoise

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GEORGIE RUMBLES

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Georgie is a four year old corgi from Wales, and was the winner of the first Corgi Derby at the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in 2022 She is a cheeky wee pup, full of lots of mischief.

MERLIN

Merlin is a three year old resident of the Honest Toun, who can regularly be found patrolling the nearby lagoons. A shameless flirt, Merlin loves people and lives up to his breeders name, 'What a Charmer'. His main challenge is going to be resisting telling off the other racers for having too much fun.

OWNER: Sam Benson and Andrew Marks COLOUR: Navy blue

PENNYBUN

Pennybun – named after the plump little mushroom she’s come to resemble – is a plucky two-and-a-half-year-old corgi with small legs but a big voice. Her long-suffering older sister Dilly-dally, a golden retriever, has been both her training partner and preferred post-run pillow. Derby victory may be a long shot, but enthusiasm is guaranteed

OWNER: Xander Elliards COLOUR: Lime green

JUNO

Juno is a Pembroke Corgi who is nearly three. She loves nothing more than pelting down Portobello beach chasing seagulls, and herding her humans.

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OWNER: Fran Brandon COLOUR: Army green

GRAHAM

Graham is an American Corgi who moved to Edinburgh along with his parents in late 2021. He is very active, and he loves to run and bark! He competed in the Corgi Derby in 2023 and was close to finishing first, but got lost a few feet from the finish line!

OWNER: Josh Newlin COLOUR: Bottle green

PIPPIN

At two years old Pippin is the most lively of her pack. She goes between her mum and sisters for attention and is always on the go. She's a happy, cuddly Corgi.

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OWNER: Amanda Brown COLOUR: Lilac

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OWNER: Alison Rumbles COLOUR: Royal Blue 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

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Georgie” (Burnanne Little Miss Sunshine) is a one year old Pembroke Corgi. She is a very quiet loving wee dog who gets her speed from her dad who is like a whippet! She has the Corgi “zoomies” every night usually as we try to watch TV! She also has a love for socks and steals them at every given opportunity, even if you are wearing them!

OWNER: Nicki Scott COLOUR: Purple

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JOCKEY SILKS: WHITE HAT WITH BLUE BODY LAGOON LEGEND

INVERESK SUNSHINE

JOCKEY SILKS: PINK WITH BLACK CHECKS

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FREYA

JOCKEY SILKS: BLUE WITH RED DIAMOND

PINKIE PONY

JOCKEY SILKS: PINK WITH BLACK CROSS

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JOCKEY SILKS: NAVYWITHYELLOWDIAMONDS

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JOCKEY SILKS: ORANGE WITH WHITE SPOTS

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DID YOU KNOW?

The Mini Queen’s Cup is named after the Queen’s Cup, our richest flat race, named after Queen Elizabeth II. The race was last won by Wise Eagle on Easter Saturday 2023.

See racecard map on pages 4-5 for locations of all units. Dietary requirements are catered for at all our foodie vendors.

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Dog N Bon - small kids hot dog (wee dog) £6 Dippin Doughnuts – Kids Single doughnut £1.50 The Chippy – Kids Sausage & Chips £6.50 Kids Quarter Pizza & Chips £7.50 Well Hung & Tender – Kids chicken nuggets and chips £8.50

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You can also check out our racecourse bars (Pommery, Rockavon, Pinkie's, and Freddy's). 0% and low alcohol options will be available. Barista coffees are available at Cafe 1816 & Pinkie’s Deli

The Virgin Bet Easter Saturday Raceday

1.50pm: Castle Steward was an impressive winner of a maiden on soft ground at Hamilton last season. His subsequent effort in the listed Tankard Stakes at Pontefract was a poor show and something may have been a miss that day. If Karl Burke has got this colt right then he looks like one with a big chance. Zowal, who breaks from stall 3, is a course and distance winner and commands respect making his seasonal reappearance. Preference however is for Hot Dancer The son of Too Darn Hot may still be a maiden but has shown promise in his previous starts. The ground may have been too soft for him last time out and his effort against Tuscan Hills (now rated 103) at Thirsk last season looks solid form.

2.25pm: Waleefy has his chances here for trainer William Haggas. He ﬁnished 3/4 length behind Lethal Levi in August of last year Lethal Levi then went onto win the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup on his next start so a mark of 88 for Waleefy could be more than feasible Alzahir has won on his last two outings, and it looks like the wind-op has done the trick. He now runs off the higher mark of 94 but should still be able to run a big race and recent form looks a big positive for his chances. Dain Ma Nut In ran a nice 3rd last time out here and does have an eachway shout off the same mark again today.

3.00pm: American Affair was disappointing in the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup, having been well supported in the betting that day to go off 11/4 favourite. He ran too free that day and maybe the step back to 5 furlongs will be a boost to his chances. American Affair produced a career best performance to win the Portland handicap at Doncaster last season and a repeat of that effort would see him go close here. Mon Na Slieve won here over two weeks ago and is now off a mark of 82. He should be right up there with the pace and comes here on good recent form. Cover Up ﬁnished 4th of 15 runners in the Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint at Meydan. He carries top weight here but has shown plenty of promise against some good quality horses. There looks to be plenty of early pace in this race and this may suit the chances of Cover Up who may be produce his best efforts in the closing stages.

3:35pm: Wild Waves found it all too tough the St Leger at Doncaster last season. This should be an easier task, but it is a high-quality field that he is up against today. Aimeric, who has ran over this distance once before looks interesting and has run well fresh before. He will need to defy top weight but has been competing at a high level and running well against the likes of Burdett Road, Military Academy and Al Assay. Kihavah finished 2nd in the Ebor last year and was a nice winner in his subsequent run at Ayr. He is now off a flat mark of 102 but looks ready to make a bold effort here.

4:10pm: Ivatt ﬁnished 2nd in a Newmarket maiden last year Another big effort is expected as he steps up in trip today. Canavan is another who steps up in distance and the son of Kodi Bear is worth a market check. Caspi Star may have just run into a good one in Lady Vivian last time out and another chance is taken that the Charlie Johnston ﬁlly can land the spoils this time around.

4:45pm: There might be more to come from the bottom weight, Epidavros, who won at Hamilton over this trip and should handle the better ground than she had in her previous two starts. Zapphire breaks from stall 4, ran well in a Newmarket handicap last year, runs well on better ground and he could be a danger on seasonal reappearance for Julie Camacho.

5:17pm: Proﬁtable Edge is a course and distance winner who should be up with the early speed. He may have needed that run last time out here at Musselburgh and is open to improvement. Another course and distance winner is Zarzyni, who was an eye-catching 3rd here last time out when the line came to soon just as he was really starting to get going. He looks a danger off the same mark of 78

Race 1 1.50PM

Stalls: Inside

Total prize fund £30000 About one mile (8f abt 2yds) for three yrs old

THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY ROYAL MILE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): K R Burke (27 wins from 104 runners, 26%) runs CASTLE STUART and OUR MIGHTY MO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (12 wins from 48 runners, 25%) runs WILTSHIRE LAD

Longest Traveller: WILTSHIRE LAD trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 420 miles

1 CASTLE STUART (IRE) (180)

B c Dubawi (IRE) - Golden Crown

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

9 9 (5)

Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap Form: 5315- D 1 wins £4806

TIMEFORM VIEW Bombed out in a Pontefract Listed race when last seen 180 days ago but had previously been progressing well, winning 8.3f Hamilton maiden. Could have more to offer in handicaps this year STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/10/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 86

2 THUNDER WONDER (IRE) (13)

Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Princess Yaiza (IRE)

Owner: John Brown & Megan Dennis

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Mr L. H. LaRoche

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

9 7 (6)

Colours: RED, PURPLE sleeves, RED armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW star Form: 3616-3 1 wins £4860

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Thirsk last summer 14/1, very good third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) on return 13 days ago One to consider Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 84

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INVITED (GB) (24)

B g Kodiac - Ama Dablam (USA)

Owner: Amo Racing Limited

Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

Breeder: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

9 7 (4)

Colours: VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap Form: 320-211 D 2 wins £10222

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Kempton (8f, 4/1) 24 days ago, returning to a race run at a sound gallop clearly suiting him well Good shout in hat-trick bid up 6lb/back on turf Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 84

4 ZOWAL (FR) (17)

Ch c Zarak (FR) - Sweet Zen (FR)

Owner: Mr M. Dalby

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton

Breeder: Miss Scuderia Micolo Di Nicola Gall Et

Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

9 7 (3)

Colours: PINK, PURPLE chevron, chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap Form: 332-1 CD 1 wins £3780

TIMEFORM VIEW 16/5, won 8-runner maiden at this C&D on UK debut 17 days ago Good chance he has more to offer for this yard now handicapping. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 84

5 WILTSHIRE LAD (IRE) (196)

B g Wootton Bassett - Fughetta

Owner: Mr Saeed Suhail

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Watership Down Stud

9 6 (8)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE spots Form: 4251- D 1 wins £4972

TIMEFORM VIEW 5/2 and visored for 1st time, much improved when winning 7-runner nursery at Southwell (8.1f) 6 months ago (ﬁnal start for Sir Michael Stoute). Gelded after Good 2-y-o form, from an excellent family and will go on progressing for new yard that’s been very much amongst the winners in recent weeks Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 83

6 WE DARE TO DREAM (IRE) (175)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Vestavia (IRE)

Owner: Baker Longden Lambert

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Mr M. C. Grassick

Sponsor: New Concept Building Solutions Ltd

9 5 (1)

Colours: DARK BLUE, BEIGE star, DARK BLUE sleeves, BEIGE stars, DARK BLUE cap, BEIGE star Form: 2212- 1 wins £4320

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Haydock in September Very good second of 10 in nursery (20/1) at Doncaster (7f, heavy) 175 days ago Gelded and should have more to offer upped in trip Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 82

Sam James

Joe Fanning

David Egan

Jason Hart

Oisin Murphy

Daniel Tudhope

7 OUR MIGHTY MO (IRE) (175) 9 5 (2)

B g Kodiac - Khibrah

Owner: Middleham Park Racing LXX

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets Form: 014130- 2 wins £14431

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Hamilton and Haydock in September 10/1, seventh of 10 in nursery at Doncaster (7f, heavy) 175 days ago, too free Gelded since last seen. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 82

8 HOT DANCER (GB) (192) 8 11 (7)

B c Too Darn Hot - Dance The Dream

Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Minster Stud and Mrs H. Dalgety

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 223-

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fair level at 2 yrs with his form reading well, third of 8 in novice at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 7/2) when last seen 6 months ago Well bred and could have more to offer now handicapping. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 74

2024:MEETING ABANDONED

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

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Visor worn by No 5. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No 5, 6, 7. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Wiltshire Lad (IRE), 9-2 Invited (GB), 7-1 Zowal (FR), 17-2 Castle Stuart (IRE), 9-1 Thunder Wonder (IRE), Hot Dancer (GB), 10-1 We Dare To Dream (IRE), 25-1 Our Mighty Mo (IRE)

There could be plenty more to come from WILTSHIRE LAD this year for the in-form Andrew Balding and he can make a successful return. This looks a useful contest though and good cases can also be made for the hat-trick seeking Invited and We Dare To Dream to name but two

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Race 2 2.25PM

Stalls: Inside

Total prize fund £30000 Seven furlongs ( 7f 15yds ) for four yrs old and upwards THEVIRGIN BET EVERY

SATURDAY MONEY BACK SILVER ARROW HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): D & N Barron (14 wins from 74 runners, 19%) runs PERSUASION

Weightwatcher: GWEEDORE won off a handicap mark of 97, his rating is now down 7lb to 90.

Longest Travellers:LEXINGTON BELLE trained by A Haynes, ROCKYMOUNTAINWAY trained by C Fellowes - both Newmarket, 350 miles

Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Cup Cake (IRE)

Owner: Miss C. Dolan

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

Breeder: Al Wasmiya Stud

Sponsor: PRA World Ltd

Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE star, DARK BLUE and PINK striped sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, PINK star Form: 25-0511 D 5 wins £213037

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 13-runner handicap (10/3) at Thirsk (7f, good) 7 days ago, well on top ﬁnish. Looks better than ever at the moment, a second breathing operation perhaps the making of him as he was able to score last week ridden in contrasting style to Doncaster previously. Good shout in hat-trick bid.

Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 94

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LORD BERTIE

(FR)

(175) 5 9 6 (5)

B g Wootton Bassett - Bhageerathi (IRE)

Owner: The Roses Partnership & Partner

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Ecurie Peregrine Sas

Sponsor: R & E Bamford Limited

Colours: WHITE, RED epaulets, WHITE sleeves, RED spots, WHITE cap, RED spots Form: 5/00120- D 3 wins £22112

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer who won at Ascot in September Sold from Jane Chapple-Hyam 30,000 gns since last seen and work to do starting out for another new yard.

3 GWEEDORE

Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 91 Daniel Tudhope

(GB) (6) 8 9 5 (3)

B g Epaulette (AUS) - Ares Choix

Owner: Lamont Racing

Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels

Breeder: D. R. Tucker

Sponsor: Lamont Racing

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, MAROON and YELLOW striped sleeves, hooped cap Form: 34/0-002 CD 12 wins £96327

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time C&D winner Well-backed 8/1, second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good) 6 days ago Cheekpieces on 1st time Big player if building on last week’s effort from what is clearly a good mark. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 90

LEXINGTON

BELLE (IRE) (147) 4 9 4 (6)

B f Belardo (IRE) - Albemarle

Owner: Middleham Park Racing CXIII

Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Breeder: Rigsdale Stud Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets Form: 321320- D 4 wins £19444

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Newbury in September 6 1/2 lengths ﬁfteenth of 17 to Ashiyma in Listed race (18/1) at Chantilly (7f) 147 days ago Cheekpieces back on. Might need this Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 89

WALEEFY (IRE) (225) 4 9 3 (10)

Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Aghareed (USA)

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

NON-RUNNER

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap Form: 412123- D 2 wins £12352

Haggas, striped

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. Star RatingIIIII Ofﬁcial

6 PERSUASION (IRE) (29) 8 9 2 (1) B g Acclamation - Effervesce (IRE)

Owner: Mr Laurence O’Kane

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Breeder: Norelands Bloodstock

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap Form: 33100-0 D 4 wins £62985

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Haydock in September Last of 7 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 40/1) 29 days ago May have needed that.

Oisin Orr

Jason Hart

Silvestre De Sousa

7 ROCKYMOUNTAINWAY (GB) (187)

Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - The Wagon Wheel (IRE)

Owner: Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford

Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Breeder: Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford

4 9 1 (7)

Colours: MAROON Form: 031212- D 2 wins £7903

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sent handicapping last season, finding a chunk of improvement when scoring by 5 lengths at Carlisle (7f, soft) in August. Creditable second of 8 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D (good to soft) final start and could have more to offer this year Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 86 Kieran Shoemark

8 DILIGENT RESDEV (GB) (211)

B g Due Diligence (USA) - Doobahdeedoo (USA)

Owner: Resdev & Lee Westwood

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder: Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Resdev Ltd

4 9 0 (2)

Colours: BLACK, RED star, RED sleeves, BLACK armlets, RED cap Form: 315051- D 3 wins £36131

TIMEFORM VIEW Big improver last season, winning big-ﬁeld York handicap and Ayr Bronze Cup (well on top). Visor left off and might need this Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 85

9 DAIN MA NUT IN (IRE) (6)

B g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Jive Lady (IRE)

Owner: Lamont Racing

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: Glenanore Stud

Sponsor: Lamont Racing, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

4 8 13 (9)

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, YELLOW and MAROON striped sleeves, RED cap Form: 36111-3 C 3 wins £13201

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual course winner over a mile 11/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good) 6 days ago, not seen to best effect having ended up in last following a rare slow start. One to consider Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 84

10 BENACRE (IRE) (6)

B g Australia - Sent From Heaven (IRE)

Owner: Susan and John Waterworth

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: C. O. P. Hanbury

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

5 8 4 (8)

Colours: BLACK, WHITE triple diamond, WHITE and BLACK striped sleeves, BLACK cap, WHITE diamond. Form: 0500-52 D 3 wins £18252

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 12 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D (good) 6 days ago This is tougher Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 74

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS

3-1

(FR),

12-1 Diligent Resdev (GB), 14-1 Lord Bertie (FR), 20-1 Lexington

Joanna Mason

Paul Mulrennan

Joe Fanning

Race 3 3.00PM

Stalls: Stands Side Start

Total prize fund £50000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for four yrs old and upwards THEVIRGIN

BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS SCOTTISH SPRINT CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (44 wins from 357 runners, 12%) runs AMERICAN AFFAIR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (7 wins from 74 runners, 9%) runs VINCE L’AMOUR

Longest Traveller: COVER UP trained by S & E Crisford, Newmarket, 350 miles

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Hushing

Owner: Mr Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket Breeder: Godolphin

(4)

Colours: GREY, WHITE seams, ROYAL BLUE sleeves and cap Form: 011-304 D 6 wins £115394

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 8 runs last year Latest win at Meydan in December Respectable 1 1/2 lengths fourth of 15 to West Acre in Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint (16/1) at Meydan (5f, good) 49 days ago Revised mark asks for more but he won’t lack for ﬁtness Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 101

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VINTAGE CLARETS (GB) (13) 6 9 7 (3)

B g Ardad (IRE) - Enchanted Princess

Owner: Mr A Tattersall & Partner

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Breeder: M. E. Broughton

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: MAROON and LIGHT BLUE diabolo, halved sleeves, MAROON cap Form: 01210-0 D 9 wins £155210

TIMEFORM VIEW Right back on song when successful Catterick in October 50/1, last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago Probably needed that as usually takes a few goes to get him up to full stride Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 96

3 AMERICAN AFFAIR (GB) (210)

B g Washington DC (IRE) - Classy Anne

Owner: Barraston Racing & Mr J S Goldie

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: John McGrandles

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

5 9 5 (9)

Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE chevrons, YELLOW sleeves, PURPLE stars, YELLOW cap, PURPLE star Form: 122310- CD 5 wins £109061

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 8 runs in an excellent 2024 campaign. Sixteenth of 25 in handicap in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, good to ﬁrm, 11/4) but he was denied a clear run. Off 7 months but won at this meeting last year and mark is very workable STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/9/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 94

4 TATTERSTALL

(IRE) (233) 5 9 4 (7)

B g Bungle Inthejungle - Nafa (IRE)

Owner: Mr D Stone & Mrs C Dods

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

Breeder: Maurice Burns

Sponsor: STS Group Ltd

Colours: PURPLE, BEIGE striped sleeves Form: 031414- D 4 wins £71106

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever during second half of 2024, winning twice 28/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (5f). Off 7 months but has won fresh before Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 93

5 JUNGLE (IRE)

(196) 5 9 4 (8)

B g Bungle Inthejungle - The Shrew

Owner: MPS Racing Ltd & The Ayrshire Tradesmen

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton

Breeder: Lodge Park Stud

Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, WHITE stars on sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap, WHITE star Form: 045135- D 4 wins £98046

TIMEFORM VIEW Very likeable sprinter who landed a good pot at York in August prior to an excellent third in the Portland. 11/2, below form ﬁfth of 12 in handicap at Ascot (5f, good). Off 6 months Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 93

JER BATT (IRE) (175)

Ch g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Nora Batt (IRE)

Owner: Mr Laurence O’Kane

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Breeder: J. W. Nicholson

5 9 3 (5)

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap Form: 102402- CD 3 wins £56940

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 5/1, good head second of 15 to Cover Up in handicap at Doncaster (5f, heavy). Off 175 days Can make presence felt from just 1lb higher Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 92

Jason Hart

Callum Rodriguez

Oisin Murphy

Oisin Orr

Paul Mulrennan

Connor Beasley

7 TWILIGHT

FUN (GB) (65) 5 8 8 (1)

B g Twilight Son - Sweet Applause (IRE)

Owner: Mr Matt Bartram

Trainer: Chelsea Banham, Newmarket

Breeder: Matt Bartram

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER

8 MON

SLIEVE

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE diabolo, RED and WHITE hooped sleeves, RED cap, ROYAL BLUE diamonds Form: 01124-1 D 5 wins £24687

Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 83 NON RUNNER

(IRE) (17) 4 8 7 (6)

Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Victory Wave (USA)

Owner: Mr B. T. McDonald

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: K. A. Ryan Racing

Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN cross belts, PINK sleeves, EMERALD GREEN spots and cap Form: 60-4001 CD 2 wins £25770

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved a lot back on turf when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 17 days ago, keeping on well Clearly ﬁt and in form.

9 VINCE

Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 82

L’AMOUR (IRE) (11) 4 8 7 (2)

B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Red Romance

Owner: Reality Partnerships X

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Colours: YELLOW, RED disc, YELLOW sleeves, RED stars, RED cap Form: 30010-3 D 3 wins £23353

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 15 runs last year Latest win at York in October 20/1, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 11 days ago Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 82

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 9.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 American Affair (GB), 4-1 Jer Batt (IRE), 9-2 Mon Na Slieve (IRE), 5-1 Cover Up (IRE), 6-1 Jm Jungle (IRE), 8-1 Tatterstall (IRE), 12-1 Vince L’Amour (IRE), 20-1 Vintage Clarets (GB)

A cracking sprint handicap with AMERICAN AFFAIR the most persuasive option. He won at this meeting a year ago and was most progressive thereafter until having an excuse in the Ayr Gold Cup He’s landed the plum draw so has plenty in his favour, with Jer Batt and Mon Na Slieve feared most.

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Joanna Mason

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TOTE TRIFECTA ROLLOVER RACE

Stalls: Inside Start

Total prize fund £100000 One mile about six furlongs (13f abt 216yds) for four yrs old and upwards

THEVIRGIN BET QUEEN’S CUP (CLASS 2 HERITAGE HANDICAP) (GBBPLUS RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (Penalty Value £51540) 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (44 wins from 357 runners, 12%) runs FAYLAQ

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (12 wins from 48 runners, 25%) runs LIEBER POWER and WILD WAVES

Longest Traveller: WILD WAVES & LIEBER POWER trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 420 miles

1 AIMERIC (GB) (166) 6 9 12 (3)

B g Frankel - Aris (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: D. Farrington And Canning Downs

Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap Form: 224332- 5 wins £66160

TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins from 17 Flat runs 5/2, respectable 3 1/4 lengths second of 7 to Military Academy in Listed race at Kempton (12f), no match for winner Off 166 days and has no margin for error from this mark back on turf but he’s in top hands Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 107

2

WISE

EAGLE (IRE) (92)

Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Best Be Careful (IRE)

Owner: The Seahouses Syndicate

Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses

Breeder: John Costello & Irish National Stud

8 9 8 (9)

Colours: RED, YELLOW seams, RED sleeves, YELLOW stars, RED cap, YELLOW star Form: 30620-2 CD 14 wins £126929

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner Good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, soft, 11/8) 64 days ago Useful on the Flat, excellent second on the AW in January but this trip could be on the sharp side Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 103

KIHAVAH

(GB) (210) 8 9 6 (5)

Ch g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Roheryn (IRE)

Owner: JAB

Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton

Breeder: The Roheryn Partnership

Colours: WHITE, YELLOW triple diamond, sleeves and cap Form: 420021- 8 wins £99939

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat and over hurdles, held back by a bad mistake when ninth of 12 at Ayr (16f, good to soft, 16/1) 7 days ago Career best when winning on the level in September and ﬁtness assured. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 101 P.

4 ALIGN THE STARS (IRE)

Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Kitcara

Owner: Tony Farmer

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Sunderland Holding Inc.

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

(10) 4 9 6 (12)

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK seams, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK stars, YELLOW cap Form: 11100-3 D 3 wins £118542

TIMEFORM VIEW Very progressive in handicaps last summer, completing hat-trick at Goodwood in August. 5/1, 3/4-length third of 4 to Al Qareem in Listed race at Nottingham (14f, good) 10 days ago and another bold bid looks on the cards Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 101 (+1) Joe Fanning

5 WILD WAVES (IRE) (217)

Ch g Crystal Ocean - Guenea

Owner: Jeremy & Germaine Hitchins

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Guenea Partnership

Sponsor: Kingsclere Stud

4 9 5 (4)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and ORANGE diamonds, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, ORANGE star Form: 511046- 2 wins £31527

TIMEFORM VIEW Fitted with a hood and won first 2 handicap starts in May/June Ran a racker when 7-lengths sixth of 7 to Jan Brueghel in St Leger at Doncaster (14.5f, good, 40/1) and returns with yard in fine form. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 100 Oisin Murphy

6 CHILLINGHAM (IRE) (161)

B g Ulysses (IRE) - Last Jewel (IRE)

Owner: Mr J Carrick & Mr J Fyffe

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd & Lindy Farms

Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

6 8 13 (6)

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 033020- 3 wins £21276

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, bit below form ﬁfteenth of 23 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, heavy). Off 161 days Tongue strap back on. Merits consideration given he usually gives his running at this sort of level.

Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 94

Clifford Lee

Daniel Tudhope

J. McDonald

Callum Rodriguez

7 INTINSO (GB) (56)

Gr g Siyouni (FR) - Rose of Miracles

Owner: Craig Lidster Racing

Trainer: Craig Lidster, Malton

Breeder: Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

Sponsor: Reeder Property Services

5 8 12 (10)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE stripes, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, DARK BLUE cap Form: 3003-40 2 wins £16660

TIMEFORM VIEW Sound-enough start for this stable on the AW this winter but didn’t look straightforward when tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 28/1) 56 days ago

Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 93

8 LAAFY (USA) (20)

B g Noble Mission - Miner’s Secret (USA)

Owner: Mr Joseph Bell & The Gilberts

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Michael Edward Connelly

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited, Straightline (NE) Ltd

9 8 11 (13)

Colours: BLACK, large BEIGE spots, BEIGE sleeves, BLACK spots, BEIGE cap Form: 5/400///-0D 4 wins £51415

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Sir Michael Stoute when thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good, 40/1) 20 days ago That was a return from almost 4 years off and this will reveal more signiﬁcantly up in trip with cheekpieces on.

9

Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 92 (-2)

LIEBER POWER (GB) (21)

B g Cracksman - Astrelle (IRE)

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Essaﬁnaat UK Ltd

Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd

5 8 10 (11)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 21226-0 3 wins £41584

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a brace of handicaps last summer Ninth of 14 in handicap (22/1) at Kempton (11f) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Up in trip and well handicapped if he can build on that.

Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 91

EMIYN (FR) (189) 8 8 9 (2)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Edelmira (IRE)

Owner: Fab Five

Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton

Breeder: H.H. The Aga Khan’s Studs et al

Sponsor: Newry Construction Ltd

Colours: RED, WHITE diamond, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, RED cap, WHITE diamond. Form: 0/02360- D 5 wins £77255

TIMEFORM VIEW Third of 5 in minor event hurdle (2/1) at Wetherby (16f, good) 154 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip Off 154 days and others boast more compelling claims back on the level Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 90

11 LOUGHVILLE (GB)

(161) 5 8 9 (8)

B m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Distant (USA)

Owner: Glebe Farm Stud

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Breeder: Glebe Farm Stud

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

Colours: RED, WHITE hoops and armlets Form: 333150- 3 wins £23029

TIMEFORM VIEW 6 1/4 lengths seventh of 11 to Estrange in Listed race (18/1) at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy). Won 3 handicaps prior to that but this is a deeper band of race Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 90

LA PULGA (IRE) (152) 6 8 9 (1)

B g Kodiac - Nijah (IRE)

Owner: RaceShare - La Pulga

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: McCracken Farms

Sponsor: RaceShare

Colours: BLACK, GOLD vertical braids and buttons, WHITE sleeves, GOLD star on cap Form: 316252- D 6 wins £33156

TIMEFORM VIEW Held his form well during a pretty busy 2024 campaign, very good second of 7 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f). Off 152 days Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 90

FAYLAQ (GB)

(201) 9 8 8 (7)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Danedream (GER)

Owner: BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Teruya Yoshida

Colours: YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, WHITE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 621214- 5 wins £60347

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved more resolute than had often been the case last season, winning twice 9/2, bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good to soft). Off 6 months Star RatingHHHII

STRUTH

(IRE) (238) 5 8 6 (14)

Ch g Australia - Portrait of A Lady (IRE)

Owner: Mrs S Russell & A M Russell

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Fargo Bloodstock

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW braces, sleeves and cap Form: 030404- 2 wins £16520

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 5 in handicap at Newmarket (14f, soft, 9/1). Off 7 months Star Rating

William Pyle (5)

Billy Garritty

Shane Gray

Zak Wheatley (3)

David Egan

Jason Hart

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 8. Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No 5. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Wild Waves (IRE), 15-2 Align The Stars (IRE), 8-1 Aimeric (GB), Wise Eagle (IRE), 10-1 Kihavah (GB), 11-1 Chillingham (IRE), 14-1 La Pulga (IRE), 18-1 Faylaq (GB), 20-1 Loughville (GB), 22-1 Struth (IRE), 25-1 Lieber Power (GB), Emiyn (FR), 50-1 Intinso (GB), Laafy (USA)

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ALIGN THE STARS was very progressive in handicaps last summer and on the evidence of a close-up third in Listed company 10 days ago, he looks set for another fruitful campaign. Wild Waves was last seen contesting the St Leger and returns for a yard in brilliant form, so he’s a major threat, with Kihavah completing the shortlist.

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Race 5 4.10PM

Total prize fund £40000

Stalls: Inside

One mile, four furlongs abt 104 yards (12f abt 104yds) for maiden three yrs old

THE DARLEY EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016. (Penalty Value £20616) A SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): K R Burke (27 wins from 104 runners, 26%) runs AMALFINA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (12 wins from 48 runners, 25%) runs WISE COUNSELLOR

Longest Traveller: WISE COUNSELLOR trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 420 miles

1 CANAVAN (IRE) (182)

B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Nordkappe (GER)

Owner: Mrs H. Kelly

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: Nordkappe Partnership

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: MAROON, WHITE seams, WHITE sleeves, MAROON stars, MAROON cap, WHITE star Form: 434-

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks to have been brought along steadily, fourth of 11 in maiden at Catterick (7f, heavy) 6 months ago Signiﬁcantly up in trip and capable of better Star

2

IVATT

(GB)

(178) 9 7 (3)

Ch c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Lady Bergamot (FR)

Owner: Andrew & Julia Turner

Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Breeder: Andrew and Julia Turner

Sponsor: Andrew Turner Builders

Colours: RED and BLACK stripes, BLACK sleeves Form: 2-

TIMEFORM VIEW Ghaiyyath colt produced a promising ﬁrst effort when second in maiden at Newmarket (1 1/4m) in October, impressing with the way he travelled but then running green under pressure This Derby entrant will improve The one to beat. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA RatingKieran Shoemark

3 WISE COUNSELLOR (GB) (36)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Know The Truth

Owner: Kingsclere Racing Club

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Kingsclere Stud

Sponsor: Kingsclere Stud

9 7 (2)

Colours: BLACK, GOLD Cross and stripe on cap Form: 62

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding, better effort when second of 4 in novice at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 36 days ago Can do better still In the mix.

4

Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating - Oisin Murphy

AMALFINA (GB) (176)

B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Nibbling (IRE)

Owner: Fine Claret Racing,Mrs Burke & Mr C Wood

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Ickworth Stud Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd

9 2 (4)

Colours: MAROON, ROYAL BLUE seams and sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 4-

TIMEFORM VIEW 15/2, fourth of 8 in maiden at Doncaster (8f, soft) on debut. Off 176 days. Significantly up in trip This Nathaniel filly is open to improvement. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

5 CASPI STAR (GB) (22)

B f Camelot - Encapsulation (IRE)

Owner: Mr Nurlan Bizakov

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Highview Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Sumbe Sas

9 2 (1)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW and LIGHT BLUE halved sleeves Form: 60-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced ﬁlly. 7/2, good second of 7 in maiden at Southwell (12.1f) 22 days ago, clear of rest. Not ruled out. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 74 Silvestre De Sousa

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Ivatt (GB), 4-1 Amalﬁna (GB), Caspi Star (GB), 11-2 Wise Counsellor (GB), 20-1 Canavan (IRE)

IVATT shaped well on his debut when runner-up in a backend Newmarket maiden and this Derby entrant can go one better here Wise Councellor also looks to have better days ahead of him and can chase home Charlie Fellowes’ Ghaiyyath colt ahead of Amalﬁna and Caspi Star

Clifford Lee

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

Total prize fund £25000 About one mile one furlong (8f abt 208yds) for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares

THE LIVESCORE BET FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £10323; Second £5163; Third £2580; Fourth £1290; Fifth £645. (Penalty Value £13085) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): Miss L Perratt (9 wins from 143 runners, 6%) runs SAMRA STAR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Camacho (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs ZAPPHIRE

Longest Travellers: ZAPPHIRE trained by J Camacho & ALESSIA FERNANDA trained by D Carroll - both Malton, 201 miles

Gr m Mukhadram - Brave Mave

Owner: J Munroe, M McHale & R Wreglesworth

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder: Mr James Munroe

Sponsor: Stittenham Farms

NON-RUNNER

sleeves, and quartered cap

Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN hoops, WHITE and RED diabolo on sleeves, RED and EMERALD GREEN quartered cap Form: 34102-0 D 7

B m Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ameliorate (IRE)

Owner: Amity Finance Racing

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder: Linacre Stud Partnership

Sponsor: Amity Finance Ltd

Colours: BLACK, WHITE seams, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 01/3300- 4 wins £77669

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term with a below-par tenth of 12 in handicap (9/2) at Newmarket (8f, good) 7 months ago Has gone well fresh though so considered on her seasonal return. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 84

3 ZAPPHIRE (IRE) (178) 5 9 5 (4)

B m Zoffany (IRE) - Madison

Owner: Elite Racing Club

Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

Breeder: Elite Racing Club

Sponsor: Elite Racing Club

Mason

Colours: WHITE, large BLACK spots, BLACK cap Form: 221034- 2 wins £12239

TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who signed off for 2024 with a solid fourth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, soft). Has good chance off a lenient mark.

4

Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 81

SAMRA STAR (IRE) (79)

B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Bint Samraan

Owner: Paul Corrigan & Natasha Corrigan

Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Sponsor: McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar

4 9 3 (2)

Colours: PURPLE, PINK stars and sleeves, PINK cap, PURPLE stars Form: 4106-30 D 1 wins £3942

TIMEFORM VIEW Raced too freely when eighth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 79 days ago on her ﬁnal run for Richard Hughes Not ruled out on her return/yard bow. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 30/1/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 79

5 ALESSIA FERNANDA (IRE) (167)

Ch m Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Colour Bright (IRE)

Owner: Highgreen Partnership

Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton

Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm

5 9 1 (3)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars and star on cap Form: 451350- 1 wins £5386

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 1m winner in Ireland for Dermot Weld in 2024. Not discounted starting out for new handler here Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA

EPIDAVROS (IRE) (15) 4 8 12 (5)

B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Piscean Dream (IRE)

Owner: Star Racing

Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels

Breeder: Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty

Sponsor: Overlander Vehicles

Colours: BLACK, ROYAL BLUE chevrons, WHITE and DARK BLUE chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap Form: 33113-5 D 2 wins £8112

TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, creditable ﬁfth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 15 days ago, needing stronger gallop Shortlisted. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 74 P. J. McDonald

Joanna

Tom Kiely-Marshall (5)

Tommie Jakes (5)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn by No 5.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Zapphire (IRE), 3-1 Reach (IRE), Samra Star (IRE), 5-1 Epidavros (IRE), 17-2 Alessia Fernanda (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A tight-knit handicap but ZAPPHIRE rates just the pick of the weights so is fancied to make a winning return at the chief expense of Reach who also resumes on a handy-looking mark. Epidavros also need factoring in.

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Race 7 5.17PM

Stalls: Stands Side Start

Total prize fund £22100 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for four yrs old and upwards

BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £9125; Second £4564; Third £2281; Fourth £1140; Fifth £570. (Penalty Value £11567.14) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (44 wins from 357 runners, 12%) runs CLASSY AL and ETERNAL SUNSHINE and WATER OF LEITH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs MOONSTONE BOY and ZAPHEA

Weightwatcher: ONLY SPOOFING won off a handicap mark of 77, his rating is now down 7lb to 70.

Longest Traveller: ONLY SPOOFING trained by K T Coleman, Ireland.

B g Calyx - Star Fire

Owner: Mr D Stone & Mr J Scott

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Gce Farm Ltd

Sponsor: Sts Group Ltd, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, STS Group Ltd

Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap Form: 011304- D 3 wins £20389

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 14 runs last year 10/1, made some late gains when fourth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (5f, heavy) when last seen 6 months ago Ran well on return last year and could repeat the trick here with a new 5-lb claimer taking over in the saddle Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 80

2

BALON D’OR (GB) (189) 4 9 10 (12)

B g Kodiac - Usra (IRE)

Owner: Ms Diamon, Owen, Roberton, Cooke-Hay

Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Breeder: Crypto Bloodstock

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

Colours: GOLD, ROYAL BLUE star, ROYAL BLUE and GOLD check cap Form: 263140- CD 2 wins £14512

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner on debut in 2023. 18/1, wasn’t seen to best effect taken on for the lead when seventh of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f) when last seen 6 months ago, doing too much too soon. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 79

3 ZARZYNI (IRE)

(6) 8 9 9 (4)

B g Siyouni (FR) - Zunera (IRE)

Owner: MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Breeder: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap Form: 0010-53 CD 4 wins £46640

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in September Unlucky not to win when 3/4-length third of 14 to Only Spooﬁng in handicap (9/2) at this C&D (good) 6 days ago, running on late after not clear run from 2f out. Needs things to drop right but holds leading claims granted a smoother passage Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 78

4 ARECIBO

(FR) (6) 10 9 9 (5)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Oceanique (USA)

Owner: Santry Racing

Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton

Breeder: Wertheimer et Frere

Sponsor: Santry Racing, Tote

Colours: MAROON, YELLOW triple diamond and diamonds on cap Form: 34200-0 D 6 wins £66668

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished last season on a low note but probably needed his return from 6 months off when 5 1/4 lengths eighth of 14 to Only Spooﬁng in handicap (11/1) at this C&D (good) 6 days ago Tongue tie retained and this should reveal more Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 78

5 PROFITABLE EDGE (IRE) (17) 5

B m Proﬁtable (IRE) - By The Edge (IRE)

Owner: Mr Chris McHale

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Breeder: P. Hyland & C. & J. Mchale

Sponsor: Tote

9 9 (9)

Colours: DARK GREEN and RED check, DARK GREEN sleeves, PINK cap Form: 4/1414-0 CD 3 wins £15702

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Two wins from 4 runs last year 17/2, shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off when last of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good) 17 days ago Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 78 Callum

6 WATER OF LEITH (IRE) (6)

B g Kodiac - Zakhrafa (IRE)

Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Rifa Mustang Pty Ltd

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

7 9 2 (11)

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars Form: 202064 D 10 wins £41871

TIMEFORM VIEW Wasn’t seen to best effect when 3 1/2 lengths fourth of 14 to Only Spooﬁng in handicap at this C&D (good, 14/1) 6 days ago, ending up having to challenge wider than ideal from his low draw.

Mohammed Tabti (5)

Oisin Murphy

Connor Beasley

Zak Wheatley (3)

Rodriguez

Amie Waugh (3)

7 ETERNAL SUNSHINE (GB)

B m Orientor - Eternal Instinct

Owner: Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Goldie Racing Limited

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

(6) 5 9 2 (10)

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED stripe, halved sleeves, RED cap Form: 1210-00 CD 5 wins £18842

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Five wins from 10 runs last year Run best excused when 5 1/4 lengths ninth of 14 to Only Spooﬁng in handicap at this C&D (good, 13/2) 6 days ago, getting little room to open up and looked after when it was clear she couldn’t get seriously involved. Not dismissed. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run 1f out. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 71

8 OUR ABSENT FRIENDS

(IRE) (37) 7 9 1 (6)

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: 3-64300 D 5 wins £32337

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran poorly when seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 15/2) 37 days ago Cheekpieces back on. Bounce back required.

9 KNICKS (IRE) (6)

Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 70

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Katla (IRE)

Owner: Bruisers Boys, Nordoff, Windle, Westwood

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder: John Grogan & Irish National Stud

Sponsor: Stittenham Farms

4 9 1 (3)

Colours: RED, WHITE seams, WHITE and RED halved sleeves, RED and WHITE quartered cap Form: 0330-02 D 2 wins £31488

TIMEFORM VIEW 15/2, stepped up on reappearance when short-head second of 14 to Only Spooﬁng in handicap at this C&D (good) 6 days ago, headed dying strides Can make presence felt. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 70

10 ONLY SPOOFING (IRE) (6)

11 9 1 (7)

B g Approve (IRE) - Golden Anthem (USA) (in 4lb ex)

Owner: Mrs Kim Coleman

Trainer: K. T. Coleman, Ireland

Breeder: Limestone and Tara Studs

Colours: GREY, PINK triple diamond, sleeves and diamond on cap Form: 050-031 CD 14 wins £147698

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time C&D winner Finally took advantage of a tumbling mark having been well backed in 14-runner handicap at this C&D (good, 4/1) 6 days ago by short head from Knicks, leading dying strides Obvious claims carrying a penalty. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 66

11 ZAPHEA (IRE) (164)

Ch f Dandy Man (IRE) - Prem Ramya (GER)

Owner: Mr Darrell Torrens

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Prem Ramya Partnership

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

4 8 13 (2)

Colours: ORANGE, WHITE epaulets, WHITE and ORANGE striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 000501- CD 5 wins £18842

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner Boasts a decent strike rate for all her foibles and notched her third win of 2024 in 9-runner handicap (33/1) at this C&D (good to soft) in November Just as likely to run poorly on reappearance, however Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 68

12 CLASSY AL (GB) (6)

B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Classy Anne

Owner: Barraston Racing & Mr J S Goldie

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Breeder: John McGrandles

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

7 8 12 (1)

Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE chevrons, YELLOW sleeves, PURPLE stars, YELLOW cap, PURPLE star Form: 30005-0 D 4 wins £14285

TIMEFORM VIEW Tricky customer Shaped as if needing the run when 9 3/4 lengths thirteenth of 14 to Only Spooﬁng in handicap (20/1) at this C&D (good) 6 days ago, doing too much too soon. Cheekpieces back on. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 67

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 9.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 8, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Only Spooﬁng (IRE), 9-2 Knicks (IRE), 6-1 Zarzyni (IRE), 12-1 Balon d’Or (GB), Water of Leith (IRE), Eternal Sunshine (GB), 16-1 Proﬁtable Edge (IRE), 18-1 Arecibo (FR), Zaphea (IRE), 20-1 Moonstone Boy (IRE), Our Absent Friends (IRE), 40-1 Classy Al (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A wide-open sprint to end the card but the suggestion is ZARZYNI, who looked unlucky not to win when ﬁnishing hot on the heels of the reopposing Only Spooﬁng and Knicks over C&D last Sunday. That pair are expected to be in the mix again, with Eternal Sunshine and the reappearing Moonstone Boy another couple worthy of a mention, too

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ZARZYNI (IRE) 2.ONLY SPOOFING (IRE) 3.KNICKS (IRE)

Paul Mulrennan

Clifford Lee

Joanna Mason

Shane Gray

Andrew Mullen

Rhys Elliott (5)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.50 - THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY ROYAL MILE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the ﬁfth £906 and the sixth £453. for three yrs old only, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each race won 6lb Virgin Bet will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 14 entries at £150. - Closed April 14th, 2025.

Second Race 2.25 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK SILVER ARROW HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the ﬁfth £906 and the sixth £453. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Virgin Bet will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 13 entries at £150. - Closed April 14th, 2025. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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Third Race 3.00 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS SCOTTISH SPRINT CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the ﬁfth £1510 and the sixth £755. for four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, April 14th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE:Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Virgin Bet will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 16 entries at £250. - Closed April 14th, 2025. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.35 - THE VIRGIN BET QUEEN’S CUP (CLASS 2 HERITAGE HANDICAP) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the ﬁfth £3020 and the sixth £1510. for four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, March 25th and pay £150 stake, Conﬁrm by noon, April 14th and pay £350, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Virgin Bet will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey.A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 32 entries, 17 at £150, 15 at £500. - Closed March 25th, 2025.

Fifth Race 4.10 - THE DARLEY EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416 and the ﬁfth £1208. for maiden three yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, April 14th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; ﬁllies 9st 2lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race & Darley have generously sponsored this race and will provide mementos to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable staff A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £7500 towards the prize money for this race 7 entries at £200. - Closed April 14th, 2025. SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

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Sixth Race 4.45 - THE LIVESCORE BET FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6140, the third £3067, the fourth £1535 and the ﬁfth £765. for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Virgin Bet will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race 7 entries, 0 at £25 and 7 at £125. - Closed April 14th, 2025.

Seventh Race 5.17 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £11567 to the winning horse The second to receive £5427, the third £2711, the fourth £1356 and the ﬁfth £676 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 59-78 (also open to such horses rated 79 and 80; such horses rated 58 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £110 stake if the horse is rated 59 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 58 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.April 17th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Virgin Bet will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 20 entries at £110. - Closed April 14th, 2025.

FIXTURE LIST

SAT 7 JUNE THE EDINBURGH CUP RACEDAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EDINBURGH GIN

TUE 1 JULYTHE ALAN STEEL ASSET MANAGEMENT RACEDAY

TUE 22 JULYLUCA’S ICE CREAM FAMILY RACEDAY

FRI 1 AUGUST THE 90’S FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE RACES

TUE 26 AUGUST THE RACING TV RACEDAY

WED 27 AUGUST THE PORTOBELLO CUP RACEDAY SAT 13 SEPT THE OKTOBERFEST RACEDAY

SUN 14 SEPT THE STUDENT RACEDAY

WED 1 OCT THE RACING TV RACEDAY

MON 13 OCT AFTERNOON RACING

WED 5 NOV SCOTTISH FLAT SEASON FINALE RACEDAY

FRI 28 NOV THE START OF THE JUMPS RACEDAY

MON 8 DEC THE FESTIVE JUMPS RACEDAY

MON 22 DEC CHRISTMAS JUMPER RACEDAY THUR 1 JAN NEW YEAR’S DAY RACEDAY