Musselburgh Racecard - Sunday 12th April by Weatherbys

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2026 FLAT SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP

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 FEA

The feature race on today’s card comes at 5.15pm and is the Sky Bet For The Fans Holyrood HandicapStakes worth £50,000 There are 12 declared to run with many set for their first run of the new campaign William Haggas has Sea Force aiming to pick up where he left off in September, having won at Yarmouth S Noche Clasica has had a fine start to life on the track, winning three times in five runs on the turf and is he asica to now set for her second run for Edward Bethell, having joined the yard from James Owen last year Bethell ow joined yar i is also set to run James McHenry.

JOCKEYS H TO WATCH

CONNOR BEASLEY and OISIN ORR

od form of late with the pair operating at a have both been in go got ﬁve rides today including Saint Etienne in the 18% strike rate for the past fortnight. Beasley has t tod n Bhui Orr has just the two rides and they come on board feature as well as Callianassa and Cargin .15 and Made All in the 5.45. Another jockey to keep an eye on is CALLUM Supreme Clarets in the 4.15 Ma RODRIGUEZ who has had ﬁve winners from his last 15 rides at a strike rate of 33%. He has two rides st today, James McHenry in the feature and Velvet Whisper in the 5.45. re et 5

TRAINERS TO WATCH

EDWARD BETHELL has enjoyed some recent success with three wins from his last nine runners. He has four chances to add to that including Applesandpears in the 4.45 and Velvet Whisper in the 5.45. IVAN FURTADO is another to look out for, having had four winners from the last 19 runners. Furtado is set to run Alkumatic Jo Jo in the 4.15 and Northwest Passage in the 5.45

RACE DESCRIPTIONS

4.15 THE ENTER ITV7 FOR FREE

3.45 THE SKY BET CLUB BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES

HANDICAP STAKES

4.45 THE SKY BET BUILD A BET FILLIES’ HANDICAP

STAKES

5.15 THE SKY BET FOR THE FANS HOLYROOD HANDICAP STAKES

5.45 THE SKY BET EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP STAKES

6.15

This ﬁve furlongs Novice Stakes is restricted to two-year-olds but in order to take part all of the runners must meet certain conditions Unlike a maiden, which is restricted to horses yet to record a victory, winning horses which have run in a maximum of six races are eligible to run. Weights are set according to sex before previous winners are allocated penalties depending on the level at which they have been successful.

This is a one mile handicap race for three-year-olds only which have been rated from 56 to 75 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.

This is a one mile handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards ﬁllies and mares only which have been rated from 66 to 85 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 85 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 80

This is a one mile and one furlong handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 76 to 95 Once a horse has qualiﬁed for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb.

This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80 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

THE SKY BET PROUD TO SUPPORT YOUNG LIVES VS CANCER HANDICAP STAKES

This is a seven furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80 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 75 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70

6.45 THE SKY BET PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STAKES

This is a ﬁve furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80 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.

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Race 1 3.45PM

Total prize fund £25000 Five furlongs (5f

1yd) for novice two yrs old

THE SKY BET CLUB BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635. (Penalty Value £12885) A SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): K R Burke (32 wins from 110 runners, 29%) runs PENNY ARCADE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (3 wins from 36 runners, 8%) runs PENNY ARCADE

Longest Travellers: AMANTHA trained by B Ellison & PONTE CARLO trained by T Easterby, both Malton, 201 miles

1 ADONIUS (IRE) (8)

Ch g Soldier’s Call - Dubai Paradise (IRE)

Owner: Mr Michael Hughes

Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Breeder: Thomas Hassett

Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

9 (4)

Colours: BLACK, BEIGE star, GREY sleeves Form: 1 CD 1 wins £6480

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive 7-length winner on his C&D debut 8 days ago That marks him down as a very useful prospect and he should prove hard to beat again. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

2

PONTE

CARLO

(IRE) (-) 9 4 (1)

B c Soldier’s Call - Ponty Acclaim (IRE)

Owner: Habton Racing

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Rathbride Farm Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Colours: DARK GREEN, ORANGE hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 25. 6,500 gns foal Soldier’s Call half-brother to several winners, including 1 1/4m winner Fraser Island and 6f winner National Glory. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner The betting should help guide to expectations Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA RatingDavid Allan

3 RLASTHOPE (GB)

(15)

B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Horsforth

Owner: Morecool Racing

Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton

Breeder: Morecool Racing

Sponsor: Cross Pipes Tavern

9 4 (2)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE star, hooped sleeves Form: 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Rajasinghe gelded who shaped quite well when ﬁfth of 15 in the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) on debut. Likely to improve but has a high standard to aim at. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA RatingDavid Nolan

4 AMANTHA (IRE)

(-)

B f Mohaather - Rawwani (USA)

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 17 and Partner

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Ahmed Bintooq

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

8 13 (3)

Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, RED cap Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 21. €16,000 foal by Mohaather Dam, UAE maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to smart US Grade 3 1m winner Carressa. The yard’s previous 2-y-o runner this season ﬁnished well behind Adonius here over Easter Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

5 PENNY ARCADE (IRE) (-)

B f Ardad (IRE) - Mashkoorah (IRE)

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 5 & E Burke

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: KCS Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Tattersalls

8 13 (5)

Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 1. 30,000 gns Ardad ﬁlly. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 1 1/4m, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Absolutely So Newcomer from a top 2-y-o stable Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA RatingSam James 2025 WINNER: DICKENSIAN 2 9 7 Shane Gray 10-1 (Kevin Ryan) 7 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Adonius (IRE), 9-2 Penny Arcade (IRE), 13-2 Rlasthope (GB), 16-1 Ponte Carlo (IRE), 25-1 Amantha (IRE)

Ben Robinson

ADONIUS powered 7 lengths clear on his C&D debut last weekend and he’ll take some stopping if showing up here in similar form. Karl Burke newcomer Penny Arcade might be the one to follow him home, although Rlasthope did show promise in the Brocklesby.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

FIXTURES:

Musselburgh: Sat 6th June - The Edinburgh Cup Raceday (Flat)

Perth: Sun 7th June - Perth Gold Cup Day

Ayr: Fri 19th & Sat 20th June (Flat)

Ayr: Sat 8th August - Sounds of Summer Racenight (Flat)

Perth: Sat 15th August - Stone of Destiny Raceday

Race 2 4.15PM

Stalls: Inside

Total prize fund £20000 About one mile (8f abt 2yds) for three yrs old

THE ENTER ITV7 FOR FREE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (Penalty Value £10308) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): I Jardine (32 wins from 292 runners, 11%) runs IBN ALTHEEB

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Furtado (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs ALKUMATIC JO JO

Longest Traveller: MAYAADA trained by O Sangster, Marlborough, 381 miles

1 MAYAADA (IRE) (15)

B f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Young Special (IRE)

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 15 & Partner

Trainer: Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

Breeder: Michael G. Holden

Sponsor: Tattersalls

9 9 (11)

Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 21300-0 1 wins £15462

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 7f maiden at Epsom in August but has failed to reproduce that form since, including well held on Southwell reappearance 15 days ago Can only watch after that.

2 BLUES AND ROYALS (IRE) (18)

B g Space Blues (IRE) - Tiritomba (IRE)

Owner: Mr D. Fish, Mr S. Jones & Mr J Barnett

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Breeder: Cooneen Stud

Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing

9 8 (1)

Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE cap Form: 003-1 D 1 wins £4187

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved to make a winning handicap debut/reappearance over 1m at Kempton 18 days ago, quickening up well from off the pace A 3lb rise doesn’t look enough to stop him with further progress likely.

3

Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 73

SUDDENLY I SEE (IRE) (211)

B c Ribchester (IRE) - Suddenly (GER)

Owner: Barbara & Alick Richmond

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

9 8 (6)

Colours: PINK, RED disc, quartered cap Form: 31- C 1 wins £4320

TIMEFORM VIEW Ribchester colt who had 2 outings over 7f here at the end of last summer, building on debut third when seeing off 9 rivals 17 days later More to come in handicaps this season. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 73

4 IBN

ALTHEEB (IRE) (174) 9 6 (2)

Gr g Alkumait - Mixora (USA)

Owner: Let’s Be Lucky Racing 39

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Wardstown Stud Ltd

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

Colours: BLACK, RED triple diamond, sleeves and diamond on cap Form: 053310- 1 wins £3245

TIMEFORM VIEW 8.6f Wolverhampton winner last year for David Loughnane Sold for 20,000 gns after a below par run on turf in October Might be best watched this time unless the betting hints otherwise Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 71

5 JUST A GAMBLER (IRE) (18)

B g St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - We Are Ninety (IRE)

Owner: John Brown & Megan Dennis

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Fullbury Ltd

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

9 4 (9)

Colours: RED, PURPLE sleeves, RED armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW star Form: 036-13 D 1 wins £4513

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning reappearance after being gelded at Chelmsford (1m) last month. Backed that up when1 1/2 lengths third of 9 to Blues And Royals at Kempton (1m) since Placed on turf last year Enters calculations in new cheekpieces Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 69

6 ALKUMATIC JO JO (IRE) (146)

B f Alkumait - Approachable (IRE)

Owner: Mr W P Flynn & Friend

Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Easingwold

Breeder: Tom & Ellen Kinsella

9 4 (10)

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK braces, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW armlets, striped cap Form: 3432-

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form, finishing an improved second in 7f Newcastle nursery on final 2-y-o start. Off for 146 days ahead of reappearance Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 69

Hector Crouch

Connor Beasley

Lewis Edmunds

Callum Shepherd

Paul Mulrennan

7 SUPREME CLARETS (IRE)

Ch g Supremacy (IRE) - Ms Sasha Malia (IRE)

Owner: Mr A Tattersall & Partner

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

Breeder: Miss Eileen Farrelly

Sponsor: Tote

(183) 9 3 (12)

Colours: MAROON and LIGHT BLUE diabolo, halved sleeves, MAROON cap Form: 634236-

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden but failed to make a significant impact in nurseries on his final 2 outings Drawn wider that ideal and might be best to look elsewhere back from 6 months off Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 68

8 THESTRAL

(GB) (18) 9 2 (7)

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Vasilia

Owner: Mr V. I. Araci

Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Breeder: V. I. Araci

Sponsor: Vefa Stud

Colours: BLACK, WHITE chevron, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, RED cap, WHITE star Form: 51-0 1 wins £3402

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-related individual who left his debut form in his wake when winning 7-runner novice at Newcastle (7f) in December Too free with blinkers added (left off now) when last of 8 to Blues And Royals on 1m Kempton reappearance Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 67

9 KEEP AN EYE ON IT (GB) (10)

Ch g Century Dream (IRE) - Mad Jazz

Owner: Mr Tony Coyle

Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton Breeder: Norton Grove Stud Ltd

9 2 (5)

Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE star, striped sleeves and star on cap Form: 44-52

TIMEFORM VIEW Went very close on 7f Southwell handicap debut 10 days ago Claims if in similar form again now stepping up to 1m. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 67

10 SAXON PRINCE (GB) (41)

Ch c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Frankella

Owner: A Scaife, C Scaife, G Scaife

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton

Breeder: Littleton Stud

Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

9 0 (13)

Colours: PINK, BLACK epaulets, PINK sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap, PINK stars Form: 356-52

TIMEFORM VIEW All 5 outings for Clive Cox came on AW, shaping well when narrowly denied over 7f at Kempton 6 weeks ago Could be more to come for new yard, particularly now stepping up to 1m, but the outside stall here could be troublesome Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 65

11 KAMEKO FEVER (IRE) (22)

Ch g Kameko (USA) - Hot Flush (IRE)

Owner: Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

Breeder: Hot Flush Partnership

9 0 (4)

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE stars, ORANGE and BLACK striped cap Form: 04-542

TIMEFORM VIEW Gelded and took another step forward when close second in 1m Newcastle handicap 22 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Tackles turf for the ﬁrst time here Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 65

12 PAROLE OFFICER (GB) (146)

B g Without Parole - Kizomba

Owner: Mr A. C. Whillans

Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Breeder: John D. Gunther & Ttr Bloodstock

Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

8 12 (3)

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE stars, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, RED cap, WHITE star Form: 233654-

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed 4 times for Sean Woods last year Respectable start for new yard when fourth of 7 over 1m at Newcastle final start. Off 5 months Has a more exposed profile than a lot of these Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 63

13 ATTENTION SEEKER (IRE) (27) 8 10 (8)

Ch g Cotai Glory - Hecuba

Owner: Montefeltro Racing - Attention Seeker

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

Colours: BLACK and LIGHT BLUE check, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, RED cap Form: 246-000

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who has looked hard ride of late, hanging badly right and proving virtually unsteerable at Wolverhampton latest. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung badly right-handed. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 61

2025 WINNER: IZZARI (GER) 4 9 0 Mohammed Tabti 16-1 (Iain Jardine) 13 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No 7. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Blues And Royals (IRE), 7-1 Suddenly I See (IRE), Just A Gambler (IRE), 8-1 Keep An Eye On It (GB), 17-2 Kameko Fever (IRE), 9-1 Saxon Prince (GB), 14-1 Alkumatic Jo Jo (IRE), 16-1 Parole Officer (GB), 22-1 Thestral (GB), 33-1 Supreme Clarets (IRE), 40-1 Mayaada (IRE), 50-1 Ibn Altheeb (IRE), 100-1 Attention Seeker (IRE)

Oisin

Orr

Cieren Fallon

David Nolan

Jason Hart

Billy Garritty

Rowan Scott

Cam Hardie

BLUES AND ROYALS was quite a stylish winner on his Kempton handicap debut and a 3lb rise doesn’t look enough to stop him now moving back to the turf Charlie Johnston pair Suddenly I See and Just A Gambler, who was third to the selection at Kempton, head the dangers along with recent Southwell runner-up Keep An Eye On It.

Race 3 4.45PM

Stalls: Inside

Total prize fund £25000 About one mile (8f abt 2yds) for three yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares

BET BUILD A BET FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (Penalty Value £12885) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (53 wins from 411 runners, 13%) runs GEO and JANNAS JOURNEY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (5 wins from 45 runners, 11%) runs ASTEVERDI

Longest Traveller: ASTEVERDI trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 350 miles

Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Queensbrydge

Owner: Mr Keith Brown

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: John Cullinan

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: BROWN, BROWN cap, BEIGE star Form: 44000-4 1 wins £25770

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper looked suited by the step up to 1m when fourth in 22-runner Spring Mile at Doncaster last time and has to be on the shortlist with sights lowered.

2

BELLARCHI

(IRE)

(8) 5 10 4 (1)

Ch m Mehmas (IRE) - Drop Dead Gorgeous (FR)

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 19 and partner

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Breeder: C. Marnane

Sponsor: Pete’s Painting

Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, YELLOW cap Form: 1000-01 C D 10 wins £106401

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3 wins from her previous 4 starts here when successful in Class 2 handicap last week. Step back up to 1m no issue and drops in class despite a 4lb rise Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 87

3 JANNAS JOURNEY (IRE) (8)

B m Sioux Nation (USA) - Dancing Cosmos (IRE)

Owner: Mr James Mearns Long

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Thistle Bloodstock Limited

5 10 0 (11)

Colours: BLACK, RED epaulets, YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED star Form: 13620-0 C D 7 wins £36114

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 7 races in a remarkable 2-month spell last season (including at this track), and having likely needed her reappearance behind Bellarchi here, should fare better back in calmer waters Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 83

4 CALLIANASSA (IRE) (9)

B m Invincible Army (IRE) - Doris Bleasedale (IRE)

Owner: Mr P. Boyle

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Eamonn McEvoy

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

5 10 0 (4)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE hollow box, striped sleeves and cap Form: 103-155 D 4 wins £40825

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if ready for this step back up in trip when fifth in Fillies’ and Mares’ handicap on Finals Day at Newcastle last weekend, and while all her wins to date have come on the all-weather, she looks interesting tackling 1m on turf for the first time Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 83

ASTEVERDI (GB) (186)

B m Advertise - Terre du Vent (FR)

Owner: Champion Of The Thames Racing

Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

Breeder: Simon W. Clarke

Sponsor: Private Jet Media Limited

5 9 9 (5)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PINK chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap Form: 1/35450- C D 3 wins £20123

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful sort didn’t build on a promising reappearance/stable debut for Hugo Palmer last season (sold for 15,000 gns following poor run in October), though new yard’s record with stable-switchers speaks for itself Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 78

EPIDAVROS (IRE) (194)

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

Owner: Star Racing

Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels

Breeder: Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty

Sponsor: Katie Scott Racing Syndicate

5 9 2 (8)

Colours: BLACK, ROYAL BLUE chevrons, WHITE and DARK BLUE chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap Form: 425635- D 2 wins £8112

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won since 2024 but did go close in similar company last year and she looks worth another chance, having likely been feeling the effects of a busy season on latest start at Ayr in September Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 71

Oliver Stammers

Cam Hardie

Connor Beasley

Cieren Fallon

Jason Hart

7 ICE SOVEREIGNS (IRE) (198)

Br f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - On Ice (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

3 9 1 (6)

Colours: DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots Form: 43110- 2 wins £9221

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful juvenile landed Carlisle double in good style on nursery debut prior to ﬁnishing well held in Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket in September This looks much more realistic and should stay this longer trip, too Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 85

8 SAMRA GREEN (IRE) (198)

B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Lady’s Maid (USA)

Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

3 9 0 (7)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 10- 1 wins £5940

TIMEFORM VIEW Saxon Warrior ﬁlly looked a good prospect when making a winning start in 7f maiden at Haydock but ﬂying too high in the Rockfel at Newmarket in September Handicapper hasn’t taken any chances with her opening mark, for all she’s unexposed upped to 1m on handicap debut.

Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 84

9 GEO (IRE) (171)

B f Mehmas (IRE) - River Rock (IRE)

Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd

4 9 0 (12)

Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 005564- 1 wins £5757

TIMEFORM VIEW Left the impression she should have ﬁnished even closer when fourth in fair ﬁllies’ handicap on all-weather debut in October Since sold from Eve Johnson Houghton for 9,000 gns, and while upped in grade, has joined a very capable new yard. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/10/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

10 SECOND FIDDLE

Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 69

(IRE) (86) 7 9 0 (10)

B m Fulbright - Somedaysrdiamonds

Owner: Miss Valerie Renwick & Mr Kevin Kerr

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Mr Donal Boylan

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW disc, halved sleeves Form: 1131-00 D 6 wins £20360

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 6 of her ﬁrst 7 starts for current yard (all at Newcastle) but struggled in higher grades both starts there in January and may need further respite from the handicapper to make an impact on turf Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 69

11 APPLESANDPEARS

(GB) (146) 3 9 0 (3)

B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Strawberryandcream

Owner: Mrs James Bethell

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Breeder: Mrs James Bethell

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, striped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 211- 2 wins £9398

TIMEFORM VIEW Inexpensive Havana Gold ﬁlly followed promising Leicester debut second with a pair of decisive all-weather wins, backed as though defeat was out of the question in thin Newcastle (6f) novice in November Likely to continue her progression now handicapping and high hopes she’ll stay this far Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 84

12 DUNKELD DREAMER (IRE) (162) 3 8 7 (9)

B f Coulsty (IRE) - Starlight Dance (IRE)

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 5 & E Burke

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Mrs E. Thompson

Sponsor: Tattersalls

Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 311222- D 3 wins £12456

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner underlined her consistency when second (no match for lightly-raced rival) in 6-runner nursery at Newmarket in November, and she’s entitled to be in the mix again. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 77

2025 WINNER: JONNY CONCRETE (IRE) 4 9 7 Andrew Mullen 12-1 (Iain Jardine) 12 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn by No 10.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Applesandpears (GB), 8-1 Ice Sovereigns (IRE), Samra Green (IRE), 9-1 Callianassa (IRE), 10-1 Perfect Part (IRE), Bellarchi (IRE), 12-1 Asteverdi (GB), Epidavros (IRE), Dunkeld Dreamer (IRE), 14-1 Jannas Journey (IRE), 16-1 Geo (IRE), 33-1 Second Fiddle (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Stacks in with a chance but the vote goes to progressive APPLESANDPEARS, who has a good-value apprentice aboard, and may be able to land the hat-trick on handicap debut. Callianassa ran creditably in better company on the all-weather last time and makes appeal back over 1m, with Epidavros worth considering on the best of her form.

Callum Shepherd

Sam James

Paul Mulrennan

Cara Tuke (7)

Jack Callan (5)

Pierre-Louis Jamin

Race 4 5.15PM

Stalls: Inside

Total prize fund £50000 About one mile one furlong (8f abt 208yds) for four yrs old and upwards

THE SKY BET FOR THE FANS HOLYROOD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £20645; Second £10325; Third £5160; Fourth £2580; Fifth £1290. (Penalty Value £26170) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (53 wins from 411 runners, 13%) runs DWINDLING FUNDS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R & P Fahey (3 wins from 26 runners, 12%) runs FLYING FLETCHER

Weightwatcher: THUNDER WONDER won off a handicap mark of 92, his rating is now down 7lb to 85.

Longest Traveller: SEA FORCE trained by W Haggas, Newmarket, 350 miles

1

SAINT

ETIENNE

(GB) (15) 6 9 11 (3)

B g Le Havre (IRE) - Ideal World (IRE)

Owner: The Cat and The Mag Partnership

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Haras d’Haspel

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, RED and WHITE striped sleeves and cap Form: 10010-0 D 4 wins £87351

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form in France last season, winning twice Subsequently changed hands for €100,000 and not knocked about on his ﬁrst run for 10 months when ninth in 11f Kempton handicap 15 days ago

2

SEA

FORCE

(IRE) (207) 4 9 9 (7)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Pretty Baby (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, YELLOW cap Form: 213461- D 2 wins £13716

TIMEFORM VIEW Got right back on the up with stylish success in 9-runner handicap at Yarmouth (9f) in September Off since but the sort to do well in 2026. Big player at these weights

Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 95

3

MIRSKY (GB) (281) 7 9 8 (10)

Ch g Siyouni (FR) - Latice (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. N. Blackburn

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: George Strawbridge

Sponsor: Sheridan Ny Llp, Sheridan Ny Llp

Colours: BEIGE, RED seams, armlets and cap Form: 0/01100- D 6 wins £103934

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner (around 1m) at Thirsk and Epsom last summer Found things tougher at Royal Ascot and Sandown after but no surprise to see him bounce back for good yard on his return.

Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 94

JAMES

MCHENRY (GB) (67) 6 9 6 (6)

Gr g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Savvy (IRE)

Owner: Mr Peter Jeffers

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Breeder: Carisbrooke Stud

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW epaulets, PURPLE sleeves, YELLOW stars and cap Form: 242/0-04 3 wins £25276

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track when fourth of 10 in 1m handicap at Kempton in February. Possibilities off the same mark for his in-form yard. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 92

5 NOCHE CLASICA

(IRE) (167) 4 9 3 (1)

B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Isabel de Urbina (IRE)

Owner: The Rogues Gallery

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Breeder: Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd

Sponsor: Rogues Gallery Racing, Essex 4X4 Centre

Colours: RED, WHITE inverted triangle, halved sleeves Form: 641131- 3 wins £22452

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut for Ed Bethell in 10-runner handicap at Redcar (1m) in October May do better still with few miles still on the clock. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 89 Kevin

6 PER CONTRA (IRE) (14) 5 9 2 (4)

B g Footstepsinthesand - Nonetheless (IRE)

Owner: Ryedale Partners No 3

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Mr James Ross Ancell

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE star, DARK BLUE sleeves, ORANGE stars, PURPLE cap, ORANGE stars Form: 32010-0 4 wins £28064

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a deserved success at Newcastle in September Shaped as if better for the run after 6 months off when ninth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster 14 days ago Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 88

Connor Beasley

Cieren Fallon

Daniel Tudhope

Callum Rodriguez

Stott

David Allan

7 IMPARTIALITY

(GB) (195) 4 9 0 (11)

B g Sergei Prokoﬁev (CAN) - Fair’s Fair (IRE)

Owner: Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan

Trainer: Phillip Makin, Leyburn

Breeder: Jarosa Stud

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: BLACK, WHITE chevron, WHITE sleeves, BLACK armlets Form: 022034- 3 wins £16445

TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time winner (around 1m) early last summer and he signed off with a solid fourth of 7 in 9f handicap at Hamilton in September Has won off a break.

Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 86

8 THUNDER WONDER

(IRE) (23) 4 8 13 (8)

Ch g 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

Colours: RED, PURPLE sleeves, RED armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW star Form: 50000-0 CD 3 wins £46092

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but he came in only tenth of 12 in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton on his return 23 days ago Needs to take a big step forward. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 85

9 SIR

PAUL

RAMSEY

(GB) (9) 4 8 11 (12)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Seychelloise

Owner: Mr Paul Dean

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Colours: YELLOW, RED chevrons, RED sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, BLACK cap Form: 000-304 2 wins £21486

TIMEFORM VIEW A dual 1m winner in 2025. Has made a positive start to this season too, staying on into fourth in 1m handicap at Lingﬁeld 9 days ago Not out of things off a 2lb lower mark over this longer trip Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 83

10 REDARNA (GB) (194)

Ch g Aqlaam - Curtains

Owner: Graham Lund and Dianne Sayer

Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Breeder: A. H. Bennett

Sponsor: G Lund Ltd

12 8 7 (5)

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, LIGHT GREEN and ORANGE quartered cap Form: 306014- 17 wins £115253

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Ayr (1m) and backed it up with a solid fourth of 9 in 7f handicap there later in September This veteran needs to hit the ground running after 6 months off though. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 79

11 FLYING FLETCHER (GB) (16)

Gr g Muhaarar - Tropical Paradise (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing LXXII

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

Breeder: P. Winkworth

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

5 8 5 (9)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets Form: 2-21023 3 wins £13817

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Newcastle (1m) in January and has continued in good nick, third of 12 in another 1m handicap there 16 days ago Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 77

12 DWINDLING FUNDS (GB) (158) 5 8 4 (2)

B g Intrinsic - Kashtan

Owner: D P Van Der Hoeven & D G Pryde

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Breeder: Auroras Encore 2 Ltd

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW hoops, YELLOW and PURPLE striped sleeves, hooped cap Form: 131162- D 6 wins £23553

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a remarkable 2025 when a six-time winner Signed off with a good second of 8 in 1m handicap here in November so can’t be discounted on his seasonal return despite being 2lb “wrong” in the weights Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 74

2025 WINNER: I AM ME (IRE) 3 9 1 Callum Rodriguez 6-1 (Edward Bethell) 8 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Sea Force (IRE), 5-1 Noche Clasica (IRE), 17-2 Sir Paul Ramsey (GB), 9-1 Dwindling Funds (GB), 10-1 James McHenry (GB), 11-1 Flying Fletcher (GB), 14-1 Impartiality (GB), Redarna (GB), 16-1 Mirsky (GB), 28-1 Per Contra (IRE), 33-1 Thunder Wonder (IRE), 100-1 Saint Etienne (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

SEA FORCE starts 2026 on a good mark so is fancied to return in style and follow up his stylish seasonclosing victory at Yarmouth. Sir Paul Ramsey should prove suited by this step up in trip and could emerge as the main danger to William Haggas’ progressive 4-y-o ahead of Impartiality, Noche Clasica and Dwindling Funds

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SEA

Rowan Scott

Callum Shepherd

Andrew Mullen

Joanna Mason

Cam Hardie

Rhys Elliott (5)

Race 5 5.45PM

Total prize fund £30000

Stalls: Inside

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

THE SKY BET EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (53 wins from 411 runners, 13%) runs HUMBLE SPARK

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (5 wins from 45 runners, 11%) runs SIXPACK

Fancy That: J Owen won this race in 2024 and 2025. The stable runs SIXPACK today.

Longest Travellers: DUST COVER trained by R Burdon & SIXPACK trained by J Owen, both Newmarket, 350 miles

Gr or Ro g Ulysses (IRE) - Dijlah

Owner: Alfa Site Services Ltd

Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Easingwold

Breeder: Clearwater Stud

Sponsor: Alfa Site Services Ltd

Colours: GREY, RED seams, GREY sleeves, RED and GREY hooped cap Form: 246412- 1 wins £4579

TIMEFORM VIEW Relished testing conditions when opening account at Salisbury (1 1/4m) in September.

Backed that up when second at Newbury next time, but only modest form in 2 starts over hurdles since Has had breathing operation ahead of ﬁrst run since leaving Roger Teal Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 80

2 LUDO’S LANDING (IRE)

B g Kodiac - Most Beautiful

Owner: Phil & Jude Jones

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Armitage Bloodstock

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

(37) 6 9 7 (11)

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE hoops and armlets, quartered cap Form: 003-551 D 7 wins £44000

TIMEFORM VIEW Back in headgear for ﬁrst time since 2023, resumed winning ways in decisive fashion at Newcastle last month. Remains on a workable mark (successful from 2lb higher last summer), so he can make his presence felt.

3 HUMBLE SPARK

Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 78

(IRE) (8) 6 9 7 (6)

B g Acclamation - Maiden Approach

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

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Rbr Bloodstock

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED stripe, halved sleeves, RED cap Form: 03-4554 D 7 wins £27107

TIMEFORM VIEW Mainly campaigned on all-weather nowadays but he’s effective on turf, running well when fourth of 13 at this course (1 3/4m) 8 days ago Cheekpieces now the choice of headgear and should get a strong pace to aim at back down in trip Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 78

4 L’EAGLE AID (IRE)

(22) 5 9 6 (5)

B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Acres of Diamonds (IRE)

Owner: Two Goldﬁsh & A Balloon

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: M. Duffy

Sponsor: Direct Charcoal Ltd

Colours: MAROON and YELLOW (halved), sleeves reversed, WHITE cap Form: 25116-5 D 3 wins £23591

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Newcastle last summer, before landing a share of the spoils at Chester on his next outing. Hasn’t been seen to best effect on his last 2 starts, suffering trouble in running back at Newcastle on his return.

5 FOX JOURNEY

Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 77

(GB) (181) 6 9 6 (4)

Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Follow A Star (IRE)

Owner: Mr Brian Chambers

Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton

Breeder: Highbank Stud LLP

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: WHITE, BLUE diamond, BLUE cap, WHITE diamond. Form: 063056- D 3 wins £24256

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper at his best for Sir Michael Stoute Without a win when trained by Kevin Ryan last year, running below-par at Kempton on ﬁnal outing in October, but he lurks on a dangerous mark as he makes seasonal/stable debut. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 77 Zak

SIXPACK (GB) (197)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Terre du Vent (FR)

Owner: Houghton and Lang

Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

Breeder: Simon W. Clarke

Sponsor: RBC Scaffolding Ltd

9 4 (10)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE check, RED and WHITE check sleeves

Form: 3/02500- D 2 wins £13082

TIMEFORM VIEW Making second start for current yard, was only narrowly denied in a Goodwood handicap (1 3/4m) last spring. However, he failed to kick on subsequently, well beaten tried over hurdles at Fakenham when last seen in October.

Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 75

David Nolan

Jason Hart

Paul Mulrennan

Callum Shepherd

Wheatley (3)

Cieren Fallon

7 TERRORISE (GB) (183)

B g Territories (IRE) - Timely Words

Owner: Mr A Barnes & Partner

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: The Pocock Family

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

5 9 4 (9)

Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE disc, DARK BLUE cap Form: 0/51060- 3 wins £20574

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner last spring, before doubling his tally in this sphere with a commanding success at York (2m) in July. Found it tougher on the Knavesmire in 3 subsequent outings, though, last of 16 to end the campaign in October Has had breathing operation since Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 75

8 VELVET WHISPER (IRE) (158)

B f Calyx - Delhi

Owner: C Wright, D Kilburn, A Dick and P Snook

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Breeder: David Byrne & Pierce Molony

Sponsor: Stratford Place Stud

4 9 4 (2)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets and star on YELLOW cap Form: 306211- CD 2 wins £7589

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved form towards the end of last season as she moved up in trip, opening account at Nottingham (1 1/4m) in October and following up over this C&D only 13 days later Unexposed at this distance and she’s a major player on return.

9

Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 75

SAY WHAT YOU SEE (IRE) (14)

Gr g Belardo (IRE) - Catchphrase (IRE)

Owner: Oakﬁeld Racing

Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham

Breeder: Newtown Anner Stud

Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd

4 9 4 (14)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE epaulets, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ORANGE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, ORANGE star Form: 1221D-3 D BF 3 wins £24686

TIMEFORM VIEW Form took off last summer and ﬁrst past the post at Doncaster’s St Leger meeting to end the campaign, though later disqualiﬁed. Good effort upped in grade when third back at Doncaster on return 2 weeks ago Merits consideration.

10 SIMPLE STAR (IRE)

Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 75

(211) 8 9 3 (12)

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: 045120- CD 7 wins £33220

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual-purpose performer who recorded a third C&D success last summer, though ended the season with a lesser effort here (2 1/4m) having been slowly away. Has gone well fresh in the past but needed his ﬁrst run back in 2025. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 74

11 DUST COVER (GB)

B g Showcasing - Dusty Dream

Owner: The Unlucky Rovers

Trainer: Ross Burdon, Newmarket

Breeder: Queen Elizabeth II

Sponsor: Rb Racing Syndicate, Kwiff - Spryme Ltd

(67) 4 9 2 (13)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK diamond, PINK sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, PINK cap Form: 0012-11 3 wins £11043

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved since going back on all-weather in handicaps, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts when battling well for success in 7-runner contest at Southwell in February. Task is now to transfer that form to turf Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 73

12 HAVEYOUMISSEDME (GB) (38)

B g Helmet (AUS) - Haydn’s Lass

Owner: Lycett Racing Ltd & Mr I Jardine

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Whatton Manor Stud

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

8 9 2 (1)

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, WHITE epaulets, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN stars, LIGHT GREEN cap, WHITE star. Form: 146-352 D 6 wins £31981

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over 1 3/4m at Redcar in November and has shaped well back at 1 1/4m when placed at Newcastle 2 of 3 starts this year, going close last time despite the steady gallop Return to this longer distance should suit. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 73

13 MADE ALL (GB) (23)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Albanderi

Owner: Made Proﬁles Ltd

Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley

Breeder: Al Rabban Racing/Lope de Vega Syndicate

Sponsor: Made Proﬁles Ltd,Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

5 9 1 (8)

Colours: RED, WHITE hoop, hooped sleeves Form: 30230-1 D 4 wins £19413

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless for Antony Brittain but hit the target 3 times for current yard last season. Little impact in a trio of maiden hurdles in December/start of this year, but back on the Flat he bounced back to winning ways at Wolverhampton 23 days ago Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 72

14 FAST FRED (GB) (31)

B g Outstrip - Star Story

Owner: Mr J. A. Swinbank

Trainer: Phillip Makin, Leyburn

Breeder: Star Story Partnership

6 9 0 (3)

Colours: WHITE, CHOCOLATE spots, PINK cap Form: 13D66-2 D 4 wins £14341

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved consistent in 2025, digging deep for success at Carlisle in July, and after 6 months off he ran well when second of 8 at Newcastle in March. Back up in grade but can give his running once more Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 71

Ben Robinson

Callum Rodriguez

Billy Garritty

Sam James

Paddy Bradley

Andrew Mullen

Oisin Orr

Rowan Scott

2025 WINNER: SPORTINGSILVERMINE (IRE) 4 9 4 Hector Crouch 9-4 (James Owen) 13 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 14. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 1, 7. Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Ludo’s Landing (IRE), 6-1 Velvet Whisper (IRE), 13-2 Say What You See (IRE), 9-1 Made All (GB), 11-1 Haveyoumissedme (GB), Fast Fred (GB), 12-1 Dust Cover (GB), 14-1 Humble Spark (IRE), 18-1 L’Eagle Aid (IRE), 22-1 Northwest Passage (GB), Simple Star (IRE), 28-1 Fox Journey (GB), Sixpack (GB), Terrorise (GB)

VELVET WHISPER progressed again making her ﬁrst start at this distance when scoring here in November and she can pick up where she left off to land the hat-trick. She gets the vote ahead of Ludo’s Landing, who isn’t handicapped out of things following his success at Newcastle last time, with Say What You See also in the mix.

Stalls: Inside

Total prize fund £25000 seven furlongs ( 7f 15yds ) for four yrs old and upwards

THE SKY BET PROUD TO SUPPORTYOUNG LIVESVS CANCER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Owners Prize Money.Winner £10158; Second £5080;Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (Penalty Value £12885) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (53 wins from 411 runners, 13%) runs ABDUCTION and KELPIE GREY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (5 wins from 45 runners, 11%) runs SEA SUITE

Weightwatcher: KELPIE GREY won off a handicap mark of 78, his rating is now down 7lb to 71.

Longest Traveller: SEA SUITE trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 350 miles

1 BENACRE (IRE) (16)

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

6 9 9 (6)

Colours: BLACK, WHITE triple diamond, WHITE and BLACK striped sleeves, BLACK cap, WHITE diamond. Form: 2-02160 D 6 wins £59844

TIMEFORM VIEW Generally had a good winter on the all-weather, winning a handicap at Newcastle (6f) in February. Found run of good form coming to a halt in similar event there last time Type to bounce back but hasn’t won on turf since his juvenile days Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA

2

CARGIN

BHUI (IRE) (16)

B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Ragtime Dancer

Owner: MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Breeder: Ringfort Stud Sponsor: Tote

5 9 9 (3)

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap Form: 331125 3 wins £16503

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistency has been his strong suit this year, winning handicaps over 6f at Wolverhampton and Southwell in February. Respectable ﬁfth of 11 in similar event at Newcastle (7.1f, 7/2) 16 days ago Has gone close several times on turf before and is expected to be bang there

Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 78

3 THEY ALL KNOW ME (GB) (65)

Gr g Sergei Prokoﬁev (CAN) - Silver Machine

Owner: Mr M. J. Macleod

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Sponsor: Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited

4 9 6 (8)

Colours: RED and BLACK diamonds, RED sleeves, BLACK armlets and diamonds on cap Form: 2233-20

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame on each of his ﬁrst 6 starts Had cheekpieces on for 1st time when 7 1/2 lengths eighth of 11 to Benacre in handicap (17/2) at Newcastle (7.1f) in February. Quirky sort who may bounce back now the headgear’s discarded.

4 SEA SUITE (IRE)

Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 75

(22) 4 9 5 (5)

Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sweet Affection (IRE)

Owner: Houghton and Lang

Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

Breeder: Golden Farm T’Breds& Sunderland Holdings

Sponsor: RBC Scaffolding Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE check, RED and WHITE check sleeves Form: 32000-1 D 1 wins £4396

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off mark in 12-runner handicap at Southwell returned to 7f last month, well on top ﬁnish. Up just 2 Ib and looks sure to be of interest again in follow-up bid.

Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 74

5 ZIGGY’S CONDOR (IRE) (17)

Br g Havana Grey - Dolly Colman (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XXXI

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

Breeder: Ballyhane Stud

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

5 9 5 (12)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets

Form: 310026 3 wins £15485

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored in handicap at Newcastle in January with this claimer in the saddle Not disgraced when sixth in similar event at Chelmsford (6f, 9/1) 17 days ago Has the cheekpieces back on but widest draw doesn’t particularly help Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 74

6 POLYGRAM (GB) (173)

Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Clerisy

Owner: Mr Hugh Brunton

Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Sponsor: AKV Group Ltd

4 9 5 (7)

Colours: MAROON, DARK BLUE hoops and armlets Form: 234235- 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden who produced best effort when fifth of 14 in handicap at Yarmouth (1 1/4m, good) on final start in 2025. Has been sold from Harry Charlton 24,000 gns since last seen and takes a significant drop back in trip.

Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 74

Jason Hart

Connor Beasley

Warren Fentiman (3)

Cieren Fallon

Ethan Tindall (5)

Rowan Scott

7 ABDUCTION (FR) (44)

B g Acclamation - Perfect Day (IRE)

Owner: Dab Hand Racing

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Skymarch Farm Inc & Ecurie Des Charmes

Sponsor: K.A.P

8 9 5 (4)

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE cross belts, check sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE spots Form: 60-6104 D 10 wins £77442

TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a small surprise to win handicap over 7f at Newcastle in January. Had excuses next time but was quickly back to form when in frame at Wolverhampton when last seen in February. Just 1 Ib higher than when last scoring but isn’t the most consistent. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 74 Kaiya Fraser

HECTIC (GB) (17)

B g Massaat (IRE) - Ceedwell

Owner: Mrs Ailsa Stirling

Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham

Breeder: Miss Nell Kent & Miss Sophie Bates Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd

6 9 4 (11)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BROWN spots and sleeves, BROWN cap, LIGHT BLUE spots Form: 6410-44 3 wins £14928

TIMEFORM VIEW Seen only once more in 2025 after scoring in handicap at Ripon (6f) in June. Just respectable efforts when in frame both starts this year on the all-weather NON RUNNER. Star RatingIIIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 73 Non Runner

9 KELPIE GREY (GB)

(158) 6 9 2 (9)

Gr g Havana Grey - Malelane (IRE)

Owner: Mr Paul Stewart

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Colours: BLACK, WHITE braces, hooped sleeves, striped cap Form: 605005- CD 4 wins £22921

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Produced some good efforts at Ayr earlier in 2025 but didn’t ﬁnish the season in the same form. Is on long losing run but has dropped to a handy mark as a result and has gone well fresh before STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was slow into stride Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 71

10 INVINCIBLE RUBY (IRE) (211)

Gr f Invincible Army (IRE) - Satwa Ruby (FR)

Owner: Mr Duncan McCready

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Eimear Mulhern

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

4 9 1 (10)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK diamond, PINK sleeves, ROYAL BLUE diamonds Form: 021600- D 1 wins £4187

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole success came in handicap at Catterick (7f) in July. Below form next 3 starts and is best watched on return. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 70

MALDEVIOUS (IRE) (143) 4 8 12 (2)

B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Piacere (IRE)

Owner: Returnedwithahorse

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Rathbarry Stud

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

Colours: RED, DARK GREEN stars, striped sleeves and stars on cap Form: 0430/40-

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Ran poorly on ﬁrst outing for this yard at Newcastle in November having left Hugo Palmer Subsequently had breathing operation but may need this Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating

12 QAZAQ (FR) (16)

B g Kingman - Qabala (USA)

Owner: Mr Dave Stone

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Al Shahania Stud

Sponsor: STS Group Ltd, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

5 8 11 (1)

Colours: PURPLE, BEIGE striped sleeves Form: 060300 D 3 wins £17387

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to repeat his Southwell third in February in two subsequent outings Has the tongue strap discarded here Is very well handicapped at present and any positive market vibes should be noted. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 66

2025 WINNER: OUR HAVANA 4 8 11 Billy Garritty 3-1 (Richard Fahey) 8 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 8. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 11.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Sea Suite (IRE), 9-2 Cargin Bhui (IRE), 8-1 Abduction (FR), 9-1 Ziggy’s Condor (IRE), 10-1 Polygram (GB), 12-1 Benacre (IRE), They All Know Me (GB), 28-1 Kelpie Grey (GB), Qazaq (FR), 40-1 Maldevious (IRE), 50-1 Invincible Ruby (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A tricky handicap but SEA SUITE gets the nod now up and running for this yard. Cargin Bhui has been in good form on the all-weather and can be thereabouts once more, while Kelpie Grey has gone well fresh in the past and is dangerous to ignore from this mark.

Paul Mulrennan

Andrew Mullen

Ben Robinson

Greg Fairley

Race 7 6.45PM

Total prize fund £25000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for four yrs old and upwards

THE SKY BET PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Owners Prize Money.Winner £10158; Second £5080;Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (Penalty Value £12885) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (53 wins from 411 runners, 13%) runs ARNHEM and CLASSY AL and MONTEZUMA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R & P Fahey (3 wins from 26 runners, 12%) runs SOUTH PARADE

Weightwatcher: EQUITY LAW won off a handicap mark of 83, his rating is now down 6lb to 77.

Longest Traveller: BLIND BEGGAR trained by J Macey, Doncaster, 231 miles.

1 RIGHT AND EXACT (GB) (222) 4 9 9 (1)

B g Oasis Dream - Excellent Sounds

Owner: Mr J. N. Blackburn

Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton

Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

Sponsor: Sheridan Ny Llp, Sheridan Ny Llp

Colours: BEIGE, RED seams, armlets and cap Form: 122- D 1 wins £4320

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Catterick on debut last summer and showed improved form when runner-up in novice events at Ripon and Southwell Remains unexposed now making handicap debut after 7 months off, though draw in Stall 1 isn’t ideal Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 79

2 NORTHERN SPIRIT (GB)

B g Adaay (IRE) - Amelia Grace (IRE)

Owner: Steel A Win & Spring Cottage Syndicate 3

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Northern Water Services & Brian Ellison

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

(14) 6 9 8 (17)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves and cap Form: 0-6T503 D 7 wins £69664

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in 2025 but he’s not straightforward, regularly starting slowly and refusing to race at Newcastle in January. Produced one of his better efforts when third in a 19-runner Doncaster handicap (6f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago but far from certain to back that up

Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 78

3 EMERALD HARMONY (IRE)

(24)5 9 8 (6)

B m Soldier’s Call - Green Chorus (IRE)

Owner: Wrenegade Racing

Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Breeder: B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy

Colours: YELLOW and EMERALD GREEN diabolo, EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap Form: 40323-2 D 2 wins £14034

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended time with John Patrick Murtagh in good form and returned for new yard when going down only on the nod in a 6-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f, 33/1) 24 days ago Type this yard does well with and she’s shortlisted.

4 AL HUSSAR (GB)

Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 78

(8) 4 9 7 (11)

Br g Bated Breath - Queen’s Charter

Owner: The Gathering and partner

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE diamond, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 51203-3 D 4 wins £29994

TIMEFORM VIEW On top late in the day when resuming winning ways at Chester (5f, heavy) in September and placed on 2 of his 3 starts later that season. Travelled well for a long way when third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 7/1) 8 days ago Not taken lightly with that under his belt.

Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 77

5 EQUITY LAW (GB)

B g Equiano (FR) - Fair Cop

Owner: The Oyster Catchers & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Littleton Stud

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

(184) 5 9 7 (12)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, diamonds on sleeves, RED cap, WHITE star Form: 014100- D 4 wins £48076

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on his falling mark when striking at Thirsk in August and added to that when seeing off 12 rivals at Catterick (5f, good to ﬁrm) a month later Bit below par on ﬁnal outings last year and others make more appeal after 6 months off

Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 77

6 BLIND BEGGAR (IRE) (51)

B g Equiano (FR) - Beylerbey (USA)

Owner: New Vision Bloodstock & Steel A Win

Trainer: Jessica Macey, Doncaster

Breeder: Pat Beirne

Sponsor: Jessica Macey Racing

8 9 7 (4)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 02405-0 D 7 wins £72566

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Sandown (5f) last summer for Michael Appleby and went close over that same C&D on debut for current yard. Looked rusty returning from 4 months off at Southwell last time and blinkers now reapplied. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 77

Wheatley (3)

Ben Robinson

Barry McHugh

Oliver Stammers

Sean Kirrane

Lewis Edmunds

7 KINETIC FORCE

(GB) (16) 4 9 7 (13)

B g Land Force (IRE) - Kinematic

Owner: Miss Vanessa Church & Mr Toby Brereton

Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington

Breeder: Queen Elizabeth II

Sponsor: William Hill

Colours: BLACK, large LIGHT GREEN spots, LIGHT GREEN cap Form: 20000-4 D 2 wins £7589

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Bath around this time last year for Des Donovan but rather lost his way for that yard. Looked back in form when a close fourth at Newcastle (5f) on return/yard debut 16 days ago and is respected with that under his belt. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 77

8 SOUTH PARADE (IRE)

(167) 5 9 6 (14)

B m Invincible Army (IRE) - Rural Celebration

Owner: Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

Breeder: Grangemore Stud

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE stars, ORANGE and BLACK striped cap Form: 313000- CD 3 wins £12561

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner on ﬁnal start in 2024 and also scored at Thirsk last summer Ended last season out of sorts (though saddle slipped last time) but she did go close on return in 2025, so not fully discounted. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/10/2025 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 76

9 ZARZYNI

(IRE) (8) 9 9 4 (15)

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: 0100-00 CD 6 wins £69722

TIMEFORM VIEW Hold-up sort typically needs things to drop right for him but he has 3 C&D victories to his name, though he never really looked like adding to that tally when ninth of 12 here last week. Now back at last winning mark. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 74

10 VINCE L’AMOUR

(IRE) (14) 5 9 3 (7)

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: 20106-0 CD 4 wins £27540

TIMEFORM VIEW Knocking on door prior to scoring at Musselburgh (5f) in October but failed to back it up in a pair of 5f handicaps at Leicester and Newmarket subsequently. Shaped as if better for the run when mid-ﬁeld at Doncaster 2 week ago and holds frame claims with that under his belt. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 73

11 JM JHINGREE (IRE) (98)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - La Pergola (FR)

Owner: Aim Equestrian Ltd

Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Breeder: L. Foley & Ballygowan Bloodstock Ltd

4 9 1 (9)

Colours: RED, GREY star, GREY sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, GREY star Form: 04146-5 CD 4 wins £17457

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner for Jim Goldie in 2025, the latest coming at Newcastle in December In better heart than form ﬁgures suggested subsequently and he’s interesting making debut for new yard after 98-day break at C&D where he has won before

12

Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 71

MONTEZUMA (GB) (8)

Br g Blue Point (IRE) - Seneca Falls

Owner: BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Jordan Electrics Ltd

4 9 1 (10)

Colours: YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, WHITE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, WHITE star. Form: 34326-2 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but he shaped most encouragingly in spite of a troubled passage when runner-up a 12-runner C&D handicap (soft) 8 days ago Remains unexposed as a sprinter and he can go one better from same mark.

13

Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 71

IMPRESSOR (IRE) (14)

B g Footstepsinthesand - Little Empress (IRE)

Owner: Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan

Trainer: Phillip Makin, Leyburn

Breeder: Cottage Bloodstock

Sponsor: Tote

9 9 0 (3)

Colours: BLACK, WHITE chevron, WHITE sleeves, BLACK armlets Form: 21560-4 D 8 wins £32925

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Hamilton (5f) in September and returned with a creditable fourth over the same trip at Doncaster 2 weeks ago Goes well on a softer surface and isn’t fully ruled out, for all he’s drawn lower than ideal

LION’S HOUSE (GB)

B g Oasis Dream - Muqantara (USA)

Owner: Miss L. A. Perratt

Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

Breeder: Aislabie Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: North Allerton Racing

Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 70 Sam James

(38) 5 9 0 (2)

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW sleeves, RED and YELLOW striped cap

Form: 603135 D BF 4 wins £23665

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Newcastle in February and holds claims on that form, but he reportedly bled when disappointing there at the start of March. Low draw also tempers enthusiasm, for all he has form on a softer surface STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 70

Joanna Mason

Warren Fentiman (3)

Connor Beasley

David Allan

Rowan Scott

Paul Mulrennan

Kaiya Fraser

15 ARNHEM (IRE) (8)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - My Causeway Dream (IRE)

Owner: Mr D. Laverty

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Leslie Laverty

10 9 0 (5)

Colours: BLACK, RED Cross of Lorraine, BLACK sleeves, RED stars, BLACK cap, RED star Form: 00-2300 D 3 wins £19112

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who made a winning debut for this yard at Haydock (5f) in September Placed twice at Newcastle this winter but ran poorly when only at eighth at C&D 8 days ago

16 CLASSY AL (GB) (8)

Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 70

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

8 8 13 (8)

Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE chevrons, YELLOW sleeves, PURPLE stars, YELLOW cap, PURPLE star Form: 11400-0 D 7 wins £27945

TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort who hit a purple patch last summer, winning 3 times at Hamilton/Ayr in June and July. Underlined how much of a handful he can be when well held final 2 starts of year though and proved typically headstrong when down the field here on return last week. Cheekpieces back on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 69

17 POP STAR (IRE) (8)

B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Knock Stars (IRE)

Owner: Darrell Torrens & Gary Allsopp

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Pier House Stud

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

6 8 12 (16)

Colours: ORANGE, WHITE epaulets, WHITE and ORANGE striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 46-0000 D 4 wins £19529

TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky type who placed a few times last summer and autumn for Alice Haynes Yet to threaten in 5 starts for current connections, tenth of 12 in a C&D handicap last week, and he’s probably only of any interest if the market speaks favourably.

Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 68

2025 WINNER: ONLY SPOOFING (IRE) 11 8 11 Shane Gray 4-1 (K T Coleman) 14 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 17

Blinkers worn by No 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 9, 13, 16. Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Montezuma (GB), 13-2 Right And Exact (GB), 15-2 Emerald Harmony (IRE), 17-2 Al Hussar (GB), 11-1 Northern Spirit (GB), 14-1 Kinetic Force (GB), Lion’s House (GB), 16-1 Impressor (IRE), 22-1 Zarzyni (IRE), Arnhem (IRE), 25-1 Equity Law (GB), Vince L’Amour (IRE), 28-1 Jm Jhingree (IRE), 40-1 South Parade (IRE), 50-1 Pop Star (IRE), 66-1 Classy Al (GB), 80-1 Blind Beggar (IRE)

MONTEZUMA would have given the winner something to think about granted a clearer passage over C&D last week and looks well placed to go on better from an unchanged mark. Al Hussar ﬁnished a place behind the selection in that race and can be expected to have sharpened up for the run, whilst Emerald Harmony ran an encouraging race on her stable debut and is also shortlisted.

Cieren Fallon

Lauren Young (5)

Andrew Mullen

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First Race 3.45 - THE SKY BET CLUB BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510 and the ﬁfth £755. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, April 6th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 10th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; ﬁllies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 8lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). EBF have generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented 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 9 entries at £125. - Closed April 6th, 2026.

Second Race 4.15 - THE ENTER ITV7 FOR FREE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418, the fourth £1208, the ﬁfth £604 and the sixth £302. for three yrs old only, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £100 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 10th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each race won 6lb Sky 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 20 entries at £100. - Closed April 6th, 2026.

Third Race 4.45 - THE SKY BET BUILD A BET FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the ﬁfth £755 and the sixth £377. for three yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 10th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 1lb Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Sky 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 NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 19 entries, 1 at £25 and 18 at £125. - Closed April 6th, 2026.

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Fourth Race 5.15 - THE SKY BET FOR THE FANS HOLYROOD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £26170 to the winning horse The second to receive £12280, the third £6135, the fourth £3070 and the ﬁfth £1530. 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). £250 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 10th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Sky 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 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 20 entries at £250. - Closed April 6th, 2026.

Fifth Race 5.45 - THE SKY BET EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE) 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 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 10th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Sky 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 19 entries at £150. - Closed April 6th, 2026.

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Sixth Race 6.15 - THE SKY BET PROUD TO SUPPORT YOUNG LIVES VS CANCER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the ﬁfth £755 and the sixth £377. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 10th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Sky 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 18 entries at £125. - Closed April 6th, 2026.

Seventh Race 6.45 - THE SKY BET PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the ﬁfth £755 and the sixth £377. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 10th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Sky 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 22 entries at £125.Closed April 6th, 2026.

FIXTURE LIST

DATE RACEDAY

WED 29 APRIL THE VIRGIN BET RACEDAY

THURS 21 MAYAFTERNOON RACEDAY

FRI 5 JUNE THE AFTERNOON RACEDAY FEATURING BOOGIE IN THE MORNING

SAT 6 JUNE THE EDINBURGH CUP RACEDAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EDINBURGH GIN

MON 22 JUNE AFTERNOON RACEDAY

TUE 30 JUNE AFTERNOON RACEDAY

TUE 21 JULYTHE SUPERHERO FAMILY RACEDAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EDINBURGH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHARITY

FRI 31 JULYTHE 90’S FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE RACES

FRI 7 AUGUST LADIES DAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHAMPAGNE POMMERY

MON 24 AUG CELEBRATING NATIONAL RACEHORSE WEEK RACEDAY

TUE 25 AUG THE PORTOBELLO CUP RACEDAY

SAT 12 SEPT THE OKTOBERFEST RACEDAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF SCOTLAND

WED 30 SEPT THE STUDENT RACEDAY

MON 12 OCT THE RACING TV RACEDAY

WED 4 NOV SCOTTISH FLAT SEASON FINALE RACEDAY

FRI 27 NOV THE START OF THE JUMPS RACEDAY

MON 7 DEC THE FESTIVE JUMPS RACEDAY

MON 21 DEC THE CHRISTMAS JUMPER RACEDAY