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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 FEA
It’s a stacked day of racing here today with plenty of top races. The Sky Bet For The Fans Handicap Stakes s racin at 5.15 could be the pick of the bunch however Nine are declared to run and Anthony McCann’s Rising 5 Sky looks to have a great chance of taking the win. The filly was an impressive winner on the all weather s at Dundalk last month. Another last time out winner is Fast Fred who won over this course and distance nd ed wh two weeks ago for trainer Phillip Makin. Night Breeze was a solid third in a strong handicap at Lingfield wo we t last time out and could also be a contender.
JOCKEYS H TO WATCH
he last month with 12 winners out of 42 rides. CALLUM RODRIGUEZ has had a massive 28.6% strike rate in the la und in the jockey’s championship He will be aboard He has four rides here today as he looks to gain ground 5.45, the well-fancied Talismans Time in the 6.15 and former Donna Nook in the 4.45, Persuasion in the 5.45, Talism r Jer Batt in the 6.45 CONOR WHITELY is also in good form at the moment with a course and distance winner 20% strike rate over the last month and he will have two rides here today Catch him aboard Harry The Rogue da in the 3.45,the market leader at the time of writing,and the similarly well fancied Master Richard in the 5.45. imeof writing, andthe similar
TRAINERS TO WATCH
KARL BURKE has his yard in good form at the moment with an 18.8% strike rate. He also finds himself joint top of the trainer’s championship in the lead up to this weekend. Burke saddles just the one runner today, the debuting Tamam Star in the 4.15. The two-year-old Kodi Bear colt is certainly one to watch. JOHN BUTLER is another in top form at the moment with a 32.1% strike rate over the last month Butler has two runners today, Madame de Sevigny in the 3.45 and Senor Cortez in the 6.15
RACE DESCRIPTIONS
4.15 THE ENTER ITV 7 FOR FREE EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES
4.45 THE SKY BET CLUB FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES
5.15 THE SKY BET FOR THE FANS HANDICAP STAKES
5.45 THE
SKY BET PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STAKES
3.45 THE SKY BET PROUD TO SUPPORT YOUNG LIVES VS CANCER APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES
This is a one mile 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
This race is a five furlong maiden stakes for two-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.
This is a one mile and one furlong handicap race for fillies and mares aged three-years-old and upwards 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, four furlongs and about 104 yards handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85 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 seven furlong handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85. 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.
6.15 THE SKY BET BUILD A BET HANDICAP
Our penultimate race is a two mile handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85 Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 85 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 80.
6.45 THE SKY BET EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP STAKES
This is a five furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards 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
Race 1 3.45PM
Total prize fund £30000
for four yrs old and upwards
BET PROUD TO SUPPORTYOUNG LIVESVS CANCER APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £12387; Second £6195; Third £3096; Fourth £1548; Fifth £774. (Penalty Value £15702) A SS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (4 wins from 69 runners, 6%) runs BARLEY
Longest Traveller: EAZY ON THE EYE trained by H Main, Wantage, 370 miles
Ch m Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Adees Dancer
Owner: Mr Ricardo Napolitano
Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton
Breeder: Mr Allan Munnis & Mr Laurance Walwin
Sponsor: 2 B Tanned, David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd
Colours: PINK, PINK and BLACK diabolo on sleeves Form: 161530- C D 5 wins £23448
TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins in excellent 2025, including over 9f here Shot up the weights as a result but was placed off this mark on her penultimate start last year Should be competitive if ready to roll after 6 months off
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HARRY THE ROGUE (IRE) (30)
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Madeira Moon (IRE)
Owner: Gary Wood, Gary White & Partner
Trainer: Stephen Hanlon, Leyburn
Breeder: Skymarc Farm
Sponsor: Sims Suzuki
5 10 0 (2)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE stars, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, PINK stars, PINK cap, LIGHT BLUE stars Form: 2326-32 D 2 wins £9752
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a positive start for his new stable when going down by only a neck in 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (all-weather) last month, faring best of those ridden prominently. Just as effective on turf Likely to go well from a handy draw. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 80
3
MADAME DE SEVIGNE (IRE) (23) 5 10 0 (10)
B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Maroubra (FR)
Owner: Graham & Lynn Knight
Trainer: John Butler, Newmarket Breeder: Pier House Stud
Sponsor: G. B. Marine
Colours: ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN sash, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves and cap Form: 204-003 2 wins £21259
TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort on all-weather since joining John Butler when third of 12 at Lingfield (7f) on Good Friday. Has handicapping scope if able to build on that now back on the grass Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 80
4
DWINDLING FUNDS (GB) (14) 5 9 10 (8)
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: 31162-2 D 6 wins £23553
TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a remarkable 2025 when a six-time winner Returned with a fine second of 12 over 9f here 14 days ago, suggesting he’s set for another productive campaign. A must for the shortlist. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 76
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Newcastle (1m) in January. Placed twice there in March but never involved back on turf here a fortnight ago Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 76
6
SWIFT SALIAN
(IRE) (19) 5 9 10 (6)
B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Dynalosca (USA)
Owner: Mr David Ellis
Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Breeder: Richard McConnell
Sponsor: Integrated Third Party Logistics Limited
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE epaulets, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE star Form: 06624-2 D 3 wins £19970
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner last term and made a good return to action when going down by only a head at Pontefract (1m, soft) 19 days ago Has to enter calculations
Tom Kiely-Marshall (3)
Conor Whiteley (5)
Jack Callan
Rhys Elliott (3)
William Pyle
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BARLEY
(IRE) (10) 7 9 6 (9)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Cornakill (USA)
Owner: Reality Partnerships
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: Mr Norman Orminston
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
Colours: YELLOW, RED disc, YELLOW sleeves, RED stars, RED cap Form: 40000-0 D 3 wins £18634
TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run and no obvious sign he’s about to snap it when last of 8 on Ripon reappearance 10 days ago Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 72
8
AYR
POET (GB) (220) 11 9 6 (12)
B g Poet’s Voice - Jabbara (IRE)
Owner: Adam Mills and Jonnie Delta Racing
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: W. M. Johnstone
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, WHITE cap Form: 611401- CD 13 wins £44824
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D scorer who added 3 more wins to his tally last year, ending his campaign with a defeat of 9 rivals at Ayr (1m, good to soft) in October Has yet to win first time out so perhaps best watched this time Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 72
9
EAZY ON THE EYE (GB) (30)
B f Expert Eye - Yaa Mous
Owner: Mr Frederick Ellis
Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage
Breeder: Ellis Stud Partnership Sponsor: Tote
4 9 4 (11)
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hollow box, striped sleeves Form: 546-023 2 wins £6804
TIMEFORM VIEW First past the post at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month (demoted after impeding a rival late on).
Shaped well again when third of 9 at Newcastle (1m) a week later Just as effective on turf Drawn wider than ideal for a prominent racer but still can’t be discounted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 70
10
NATIVE HONEY (IRE) (219)
B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Meala (IRE)
Owner: Belgate Racing Limited
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Breeder: J. S. Bolger
4 9 4 (4)
Colours: WHITE and BLACK stripes, BLACK sleeves, WHITE spots Form: 506014- 1 wins £4187
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in a 7f Ayr handicap (good to firm) last summer Below-form fourth over 1m there the following month and off since Might need this first run of the season. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 70
Colours: WHITE, MAROON chevrons, MAROON sleeves, WHITE diamonds, WHITE cap, MAROON diamond. Form: 140026- C D 8 wins £33945
TIMEFORM VIEW Won over 9f here last July. More miss than hit later in 2025 but was third over C&D on last year’s reappearance Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 64
12
ASHEN (IRE) (8) 4 8 11 (13)
Ch g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Fly On The Night
Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Avaz Ismoilov
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars Form: 4400-00
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden for Marcus Tregoning. Seventh in 3 handicaps over 6f/7f since joining Jim Goldie but remains one who could click for this yard before long. The step back up in trip may also be in his favour Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 63
13
TILANI (IRE) (16)
B g Belardo (IRE) - Tiyama (IRE)
Owner: Gonzales and Michael Watt
Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Breeder: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
4 8 9 (1)
Colours: DARK BLUE and WHITE check, DARK BLUE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap Form: 16600-0 D 1 wins £8776
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 1m handicap on soft ground at last year’s Galway Festival for Dermot Weld. Shaped better than the bare result when eighth of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap on return for new yard 16 days ago, finishing with running left from too far back. On a good mark on his Irish form.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 60
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Hood worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Harry The Rogue (IRE), 13-2 Swift Salian (IRE), 7-1 Madame de Sevigne (IRE), 9-1 Dwindling Funds (GB), 10-1 Tilani (IRE), 11-1 Ayr Poet (GB), Native Honey (IRE), 14-1 Eazy On The Eye (GB), 18-1 Two B Tanned (GB), 20-1 Flying Fletcher (GB), Barley (IRE), 22-1 Ashen (IRE), 40-1 Detective (GB)
Cian Horgan (3)
Shay Farmer (5)
Mason Paetel (3)
Amie Waugh
Aiden Brookes
Lauren Young (3)
Jack Dace (3)
HARRY THE ROGUE shaped well in a competitive handicap at Newcastle on his first start for Stephen Hanlon and, from a good draw, is narrowly preferred to Dwindling Funds, whose excellent second on his course reappearance a fortnight ago suggests he could improve again in 2026. Tilani and Swift Salian complete the shortlist.
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Race
2 4.15PM Stalls: Stands
Total prize fund £30000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for maiden two yrs old
THE ENTER ITV 7 FOR FREE EBF RESTRICTED
MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3)
(for horses in Bands B,C and D) (EBF Restricted Race
Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £12801; Second £6399; Third £3201; Fourth £1599. (Penalty Value £16200) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): K R Burke (32 wins from 113 runners, 28%) runs TAMAM STAR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs TAMAM STAR
Longest Traveller: SEED YA LATER trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 388 miles
Ch g Caturra (IRE) - Freckles
Owner: East 11Limited Trainor and Partners
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
Breeder: Shoreham Stud
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stars, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamonds Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 13. 42,000 gns Caturra gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner Brigid’s Cloak. Dam, 1m-1 1/4m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1 1/4m (stayed 1 1/2m) Enforcer The betting should help guide to expectations on debut. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
2
SUPER ALPHA (GB) (22) (3lb) 9 4 (8)
B c Bated Breath - Kilo Alpha
Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 3
TIMEFORM VIEW 8/1, needed the experience when 7 1/2 lengths third of 10 to the useful Adonius on C&D debut (soft) 22 days ago Open to improvement.
3
TAMAM
STAR
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Jason Hart
(IRE) (-) (3lb) 9 4 (6)
B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Midnight Martini
Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Breeder: Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE striped sleeves, RED cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 5. €27,000 Kodi Bear colt. Brother to 6f-7f winner Night Narcissus and half-brother to several winners, including 1m-2 1/2m winner Ascending. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Newcomer from a very powerful yard. A market move would look significant. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
4
FURTURRA
(GB) (-) (6lb) 9 1 (7)
Ch g Caturra (IRE) - Fairy Stories
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 4 & Partner
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: S. D. Knipe & C. Paterson
Sponsor: Tattersalls
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 28. Resold £15,000 yearling. Caturra half-brother to 6f winner Fair Y Isle Dam, 5f winner, sister to useful 6f/7f winner Lord Oberon. Best watched on debut unless the betting strongly hints otherwise Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingDuran
5
DONNA RUMMA (GB) (11) (3lb)
B f Lucky Vega (IRE) - Angel Girl (IRE)
Owner: Middleham Park Racing XCVI & Partner
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Breeder: Norris Bloodstock Ltd
Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing
8 13 (1)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets Form: 2
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/2, unlucky not to finish closer when 4 lengths second of 11 in novice (7/2) at Beverley (5f, good) on debut 11 days ago, nearest finish having met trouble Sure to improve and win soon. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA RatingAlec
6
STRIPES OF GLORY (IRE) (11) (3lb)
B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Deia Glory
Owner: Reality Partnerships XVII
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Grangemore Stud Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
8 13 (4)
Colours: YELLOW, RED disc, YELLOW sleeves, RED stars, RED cap Form: 6
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, sixth of 11 in novice at Beverley (5f, good) on debut 11 days ago, prominent until no extra final 110yds Should progress Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - David Allan
M. P. Sheehy
Shane Gray
Fentiman
Voikhansky
7 POCKET CHANGE (IRE) (-) (6lb)
Ch f Far Above (IRE) - Ivor’s Magic (IRE)
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 13 & P J Makin
Trainer: Phillip Makin, Leyburn
Breeder: Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd
8 10 (5)
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, RED cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 15. €3,000 Far Above filly. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner The stable had a 2-y-o finish second on debut at Thirsk recently so market support worth noting. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingRowan Scott
8
SEED YA LATER (IRE) (9) (6lb)
Ch f Bungle Inthejungle - Mulberry Seed (IRE)
Owner: Walsh, Kelly & Partner
Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley
Breeder: Rathasker Stud
Sponsor: Jack Channon Racing Limited
8 10 (2)
Colours: MAROON, LIGHT BLUE star, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, MAROON stars, MAROON cap, LIGHT BLUE star Form: 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising start to her career when second of 13 on Bath debut (5f, good to soft) 9 days ago, coming clear of the rest. Likely to progress Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - Edward Greatrex
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Seed Ya Later (IRE), 10-3 Donna Rumma (GB), 7-2 Tamam Star (IRE), 10-1 Super Alpha (GB), Stripes of Glory (IRE), 14-1 Caturra Lights (GB), 20-1 Pocket Change (IRE), 33-1 Furturra (GB)
DONNA RUMMA did quite well to get second at Beverley having met trouble and is narrowly preferred to Jack Channon’s Seed Ya Later, who was also runner-up on debut. Confidence in the betting behind Karl Burke newcomer Tamam Star would make him a potential threat to all
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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 3 4.45PM
Total prize fund £20000
Stalls: Inside
About one mile one furlong (8f abt 208yds) for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares
THE SKY BET CLUB FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516. (Penalty Value £10468) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (55 wins from 420 runners, 13%) runs KRISSY & STORM ON JURA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (4 wins from 69 runners, 6%) runs BEARIN UP
Longest Travellers: SALARIA trained by C Clover & LADY DORA MAE trained by G Boughey, both Newmarket, 350 miles
1 SALARIA (IRE) (19)
B f Highland Reel (IRE) - Sura (IRE)
Owner: Kms Orange Limited
Trainer: Charlie Clover, Newmarket
Breeder: Kildaragh Stud & Ronald Rauscher
Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE hoops, YELLOW and EMERALD GREEN hooped sleeves Form: 3110-16 D BF 4 wins £13399
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed her progress with 1m at Lingfield in March but only sixth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (1m) 19 days ago The sort to bounce back though. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was restless in the stalls Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 74
Colours: MAROON, DARK BLUE hoops and armlets Form: 34235-0
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair maiden for Harry Charlton. Off 6 months and seemed unsuited by drop in trip for new yard when seventh of 10 in handicap here (7f, good) 14 days ago Not out of things back up in distance now. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 73
Colours: RED and BLACK diamonds, RED sleeves, BLACK armlets and diamonds on cap Form: 23-0343 1 wins £11286
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2024 but she recorded a respectable third of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton 90 days ago Cheekpieces back on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 70 Callum Rodriguez
4
EPIDAVROS (IRE)
(14) 5 9 12 (5)
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
Colours: BLACK, ROYAL BLUE chevrons, WHITE and DARK BLUE chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap Form: 25635-4 D 2 wins £8112
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2024 but she posted a creditable fourth of 11 in handicap here (1m, good) 14 days ago Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 70
TIMEFORM VIEW Back from 5 months off with a good second of 10 in handicap at Beverley 11 days ago Needs to back it up now in search of a maiden success
6
NATURALIA (GB) (18) 5 9 5 (2)
B m Sea The Moon (GER) - Na Balada (BRZ)
Owner: The Old Firm
Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Miss K. Rausing
Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE star and star on cap Form: 24000-2 D 2 wins £7589
TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed when a good second of 8 in handicap at Catterick (1 1/2m, good to firm) 18 days ago Back down in trip In the
Kevin Stott
Rowan Scott
Jason Hart
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LADY DORA MAE (IRE)
B f Space Blues (IRE) - Moll Davis (IRE)
Owner: J R Boughey & Partner
Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket
Breeder: Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers
Sponsor: Star Sports Bet, George Boughey Racing Ltd
(23) 3 9 1 (6)
Colours: YELLOW, BLACK epaulets, BLACK cap Form: 0-2110 BF 2 wins £10667
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort who followed 1m novice Southwell win with victory in 7f Kempton handicap Only eighth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f) 23 days ago but she’s well worth another chance back on turf with few miles still on the clock. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 74
8
STORM ON JURA
B f Golden Horn - Padmavati
Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Barton/New England Partnership Sponsor: Chris’s House
(GB) (195) 4 8 12 (3)
Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 06400-
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden but she failed to beat a rival in 1m handicap at Hamilton and over C&D last autumn. Needs to hit the ground running on her return. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 56
9
KRISSY (IRE)
(102) 5 8 11 (10)
B m Calyx - Advertising Space (IRE)
Owner: Mr James Mearns Long
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Thistle Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: BLACK, RED epaulets, YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED star Form: 0121-20 BF 2 wins £6280
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2025 with 1m4f win at Wolverhampton in December but her run of good form came to an end when beating one in handicap at Lingfield (1 1/4m) following month. Freshened up since Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 55
10
SAMRA STAR (IRE)
(34) 5 8 11 (8)
B m Magna Grecia (IRE) - Bint Samraan
Owner: Miss L. A. Perratt
Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: North Allerton Racing
Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW sleeves, RED and YELLOW striped cap Form: 001643 D 3 wins £12892
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton in February and largely in good nick since, third of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton 34 days ago Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 55
11
BEARIN UP (IRE) (18)
B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Revolutionintheair (USA)
Owner: Mr G Horsford & Partner
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: Rathbarry Stud
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
3 8 9 (9)
Colours: YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE hoop and sleeves, MAROON cap Form: 30315-0 1 wins £5234
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Ripon (1m) in September Looked rusty after 6 months off when seventh of 12 in handicap at Nottingham (1m) 18 days ago Can take a step forward.
12
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 68 David Allan
FILLE IMBASSEE (GB) (17)
B f Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Sassie (IRE)
Owner: Always Trying Syndicate
Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton
Breeder: Whitwell Bloodstock
3 8 7 (1)
Colours: RED, BLACK stripe, BLACK and RED halved sleeves, RED and BLACK quartered cap Form: 034-134 1 wins £4396
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended her time with Marco Botti with breakthrough win at Lingfield in January. Last of 4 in handicap at Wolverhampton 17 days ago though. Makes turf debut.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 66
13
SOVEREIGN BRIGHT (GB) (13) 3 8 4 (11)
B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Mount Crystal (IRE)
Owner: Kingsley Park 47 - Ready To Run
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Breeder: The Pocock Family
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN epaulets Form: 3035-33
TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort who posted a good third of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (1 1/4m) 13 days ago Not taken lightly off a 2lb lower mark here
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 63 Sean Dylan Bowen
Hood worn by No 10, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Glorious Kitty (IRE), 8-1 Epidavros (IRE), 17-2 Lady Dora Mae (IRE), 9-1 Salaria (IRE), Donna Nook (GB), 10-1 Naturalia (GB), 11-1 Krissy (IRE), 12-1 Sovereign Bright (GB), 16-1 Bearin Up (IRE), 18-1 Samra Star (IRE), 25-1 Polygram (GB), Fille Imbassee (GB), 100-1 Storm On Jura (GB)
Jack Callan (3)
Lauren Young (5)
Rhys Elliott (5)
Mason Paetel (5)
Tom Kiely-Marshall (5)
This is wide open. George Boughey’s LADY DORA MAE looked on the up when going in at Southwell and Kempton and could be worth forgiving her latest Lingfield eighth here with few miles still on the clock. In-form maiden Sovereign Bright heads the list of dangers, which also include Bearin Up, Polygram and Naturalia.
Race 4 5.15PM
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 FOR THE FANS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £12387; Second £6195; Third £3096; Fourth £1548; Fifth £774. (Penalty Value £15702) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (55 wins from 420 runners, 13%) runs FURHAAN, LETSBEFRANK & MOTAWAARED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (6 wins from 51 runners, 12%) runs HAMLET’S NIGHT
Weightwatcher: LETSBEFRANK won off a handicap mark of 76, his rating is now down 7lb to 69.
Longest Traveller: RISING SKY trained by A McCann, Ireland.
1 NIGHT
BREEZE (IRE) (23)
B g New Approach (IRE) - Right Direction (IRE)
Owner: Midtech 2
Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Breeder: Godolphin
Sponsor: Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd
6 9 11 (3)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and RED (quartered), hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 005403 D 5 wins £89740
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form last season, winning twice at Ascot. Has gradually worked his way back to best on the all-weather this year, third of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (1 1/4m, AW, 20/1) 23 days ago when fitted with a first-time tongue strap Will be suited by the return to this longer trip Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 87
2
HAMLET’S NIGHT (IRE) (67)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Ophelia’s Dream
Owner: Roxholme Racing
Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket
Breeder: Godolphin
Sponsor: Mr Cardosi
5 9 4 (4)
Colours: RED and WHITE diamonds, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets, RED and WHITE quartered cap Form: 20064-1 3 wins £14449
TIMEFORM VIEW Has done most of his racing over hurdles for this yard but was successful when last seen in this sphere at Kempton in February. 33/1, creditable fifth of 14 in Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) 21 days ago Should remain competitive from this 4 Ib higher mark. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 80
3
EROICO (IRE)
(187) 4 8 13 (1)
Gr f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Reiwa (IRE)
Owner: The Surf and Turf Partnership
Trainer: Martin Todhunter, Penrith
Breeder: Miss Claire Noone
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, YELLOW spots, WHITE cap Form: 0/5442-
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced filly who made the frame on her final 3 starts in 2025, latterly when second of 8 in maiden at the Curragh (1 1/2m, heavy) in October. Has left Noel Meade and is making her handicap debut in a competitive race for the grade Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75
4
FAST FRED (GB)
B g Outstrip - Star Story
Owner: Mr J. A. Swinbank
Trainer: Phillip Makin, Leyburn
Breeder: Star Story Partnership
(14) 6 8 13 (6)
Colours: WHITE, CHOCOLATE spots, PINK cap Form: 3D66-21 CD 5 wins £29803
TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned better than ever this year, with a good second at Newcastle before producing a career-best effort to win 14-runner handicap over C&D (good) 14 days ago Is now on a career-high mark and has to be taken seriously in current form. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 75
5 MOTAWAARED (GB) (220) 4 8 8 (8)
B g Mohaather - Papaya (IRE)
Owner: Mr B. Jordan
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
Colours: YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, WHITE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 423060-
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t kick on as expected in handicaps last season, beating only a handful of rivals on last 3 starts (final one on yard debut). Takes a significant step back up in trip but is probably best watched on return. Star Rating
6
Jason Hart
FURHAAN (GB) (8) 4 8 7 (2)
B g Showcasing - Galaxy Highflyer
Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Meon Valley Stud
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars Form: 00415-0 1 wins £4396
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored on handicap debut at Windsor (11.5f, soft) for Ed Walker in September First run for this yard when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (1 1/2m, good, 25/1) 8 days ago, not knocked about. Should benefit from that reappearance effort.
Paul Mulrennan
Cam Hardie
Rowan Scott
Rhys Elliott (5)
Amie
Waugh (3)
7
LETSBEFRANK (IRE) (216)
B g Frankel - Miss Polaris
Owner: Mr J. S Morrison
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Newtown Anner Stud
Sponsor: Tote
6 8 7 (7)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and YELLOW check, RED sleeves and cap Form: 004505- 3 wins £36181
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 handicaps in this series in 2024 (bagged £100,000 bonus). Failed to fully fire in 2025 but ended the season with a very close fifth in 6-runner handicap at Hamilton (1 1/2m, good to soft), finishing with running left. Looks very well-treated if ready to go first time out this year Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 69
8
PRINCESS NIYLA (GB) (11)
B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Coillte Cailin (IRE)
Owner: Mr John Sugarman
Trainer: Alan Brown, Malton
Breeder: Mr Peter Moran
Sponsor: Retraining of Racehorses
6 8 4 (9)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and DARK BLUE (quartered), LIGHT BLUE sleeves Form: 5425-03 3 wins £15210
TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up markedly on reappearance when third of 10 in handicap at Beverley (8.5f, good, 9/2) 11 days ago Significantly back up in trip and faces a stiff task here from 1 Ib out of the weights Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 65
9
RISING SKY (IRE) (30)
B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Hidden Sky (IRE)
Owner: Glenhoy
Trainer: A. McCann, Ireland
Breeder: Ballyhane Stud
4 8 4 (5)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cross belts, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and EMERALD GREEN quartered cap Form: 4640-01 1 wins £5130
TIMEFORM VIEW Found the first-time blinkers and tongue strap working the oracle as she got off the mark at the fourteenth attempt in 9-runner handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 13/2) in March. Returns to the turf but this is a tough ask from 4 Ib out of the weights Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 62 Sean Dylan Bowen
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Hamlet’s Night (IRE), 9-2 Fast Fred (GB), 6-1 Night Breeze (IRE), 15-2 Letsbefrank (IRE), 9-1 Eroico (IRE), 12-1 Princess Niyla (GB), Rising Sky (IRE), 28-1 Furhaan (GB), 50-1 Motawaared (GB)
HAMLET’S NIGHT remains on a workable mark and can double his tally on the Flat for the season. Night Breeze looks to have been building up to something and can give another good account, while Fast Fred can’t be ignored in current form.
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Lauren Young (5)
Faye McManoman
Race 5 5.45PM
Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £30000 seven furlongs ( 7f 15yds ) for four yrs old and upwards
THE SKY BET PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £12387; Second £6195; Third £3096; Fourth £1548; Fifth £774. (Penalty Value £15702) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (55 wins from 420 runners, 13%) runs ABDUCTION, GEO & SALAM DUBAWI
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (3 wins from 38 runners, 8%) runs BENACRE
Longest Traveller: LITTLE EMPIRE trained by A McCann, Ireland.
1
MASTER RICHARD (GB) (30)
B g Aclaim (IRE) - Movementneverlies
Owner: Mr T. S. Ingham & Mrs Liz Ingham
Trainer: Stephen Hanlon, Leyburn
Breeder: Mrs K. Thomas
Sponsor: Sims Suzuki
7 9 9 (8)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE and ROYAL BLUE hooped sleeves Form: 14103-2 D 6 wins £79200
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over 7f last summer in positive campaign and picked up where he left off after a 5-month break when a neck second over that same trip at Newcastle last month. Shortlisted.
2
MISTER
BLUEBIRD
(GB) (30) 8 9 8 (2)
Gr g Outstrip - Childesplay
Owner: Dawn Aldham and Wetumpka Racing
Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage
Breeder: Mr J P M Main & Mr Andrew Knott
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: RED, LIGHT BLUE star, RED sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars, RED cap, LIGHT BLUE star Form: 21230-0 CD 8 wins £79353
TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a good 2025, notching a second win of the year at Yarmouth in July. Placed on his next 2 outings prior to finishing first among the unfavoured high stalls in a hotly-contested handicap at Ascot on final outing of season. Underwhelming return over 6f at Newcastle last month, though. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 84
3 PERSUASION (IRE)
(22) 9 9 8 (1)
B g Acclamation - Effervesce (IRE)
Owner: Mr Laurence O’Kane
Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Breeder: Norelands Bloodstock
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap Form: 0260-06 CD 5 wins £78447
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner from a 3lb higher mark around this time last year and produced another good effort when runner-up at Haydock in September No threat on either outing this campaign but is dropping to an eye-catching mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 84
4
ROYALTY BAY (IRE)
B f Kodiac - Dubai Rainbow (IRE)
Owner: Chalkstone Racing
Trainer: Seb Spencer, Malton
Breeder: Luke & Adam Morgan
Sponsor: Chalkstone Racing
(172) 4 9 7 (9)
Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK stripe, PINK cap Form: 053406- 2 wins £20172
TIMEFORM VIEW Third at Doncaster last July on her final outing for John & Sean Quinn. No better than respectable efforts across 3 starts later in year for current yard, albeit caught wide over C&D when last seen in November Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 83
5
LITTLE EMPIRE (IRE) (58)
B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Tamika (IRE)
Owner: Mr Alan Lowry
Trainer: A. McCann, Ireland
Breeder: Mr Andrew Heffernan
6 9 6 (3)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and ORANGE check, diamonds on sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 32-2335 D 4 wins £18112
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Dundalk minor event (7f) in November and made the placings there on his next 5 starts Beaten only narrowly when third at Newcastle on his penultimate outing and couldn’t land a blow from rear in stronger race at Lingfield last time Considered back at a more realistic level Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 82
6
SALAM DUBAWI (GB) (214)
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Palmarola (IRE)
Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
4 9 5 (11)
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars Form: 032461- 1 wins £8305
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful performer sported first-time cheekpieces when off the mark at the eighth attempt in an 11-runner maiden at Compeigne (1m, heavy) in September Has since left Andreas Schutz for €35,000 and betting may prove best guide returning
Conor Whiteley (7)
Mason Paetel (5)
Callum Rodriguez
Dale Swift
Patrick McGettigan (5)
Paul Mulrennan
7
BENACRE (IRE) (14)
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 3 (10)
Colours: BLACK, WHITE triple diamond, WHITE and BLACK striped sleeves, BLACK cap, WHITE diamond. Form: 021603 D 6 wins £59844
TIMEFORM VIEW Generally had a good winter on the all-weather, winning a handicap at Newcastle (7f) in February and put a rare blip behind him when a close third behind Abduction over C&D a fortnight ago Respected.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 79
8
AISLING OSCAR (IRE) (34)
B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Goodnightsuzy (IRE)
Owner: Barry and the Chuckles
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
Breeder: Eoin O’Morain
5 9 2 (4)
Colours: RED and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and RED quartered cap Form: 120442 D 10 wins £41500
TIMEFORM VIEW Matched a 30-year modern-day record of 8 straight handicap wins when scoring at Southwell in February and emerged with immense credit in defeat over a trip on the short side for him when runner-up over 6f at Wolverhampton last month, Step back up in trip will suit has to prove he’s as good on turf
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 78
9
ABDUCTION (FR) (14)
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 0 (6)
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE cross belts, check sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE spots Form: 0-61041 CD 11 wins £90327
TIMEFORM VIEW Edged out Benacre over 7f at Newcastle in January and got the better of that rival again when winning a 10-runner event at C&D 14 days ago Should give another good account.
10 BACKSPIN (IRE) (28)
B g Hello Youmzain (FR) - Spinworthy (USA)
Owner: Shropshire Wolves
Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
Breeder: Irish National Stud
Sponsor: Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd
4 8 13 (5)
Colours: ORANGE, BLACK stars on sleeves, BLACK cap, ORANGE star Form: 55246-3 1 wins £3716
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished last season with several creditable efforts in defeat for Richard Hughes and made an encouraging start for new connections when third of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 28 days ago Not ruled out.
11 GEO (IRE) (8)
B f Mehmas (IRE) - River Rock (IRE)
Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd
Sponsor: Chris’s House
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75
4 8 5 (7)
Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 5564-06 D 1 wins £5757
TIMEFORM VIEW Edged down the weights last season for Eve Johnson Houghton and was given a considerate reintroduction debut for this yard over 1m here earlier this month. Shaped similarly at Thirsk last week (rider suspended for failing to obtain best possible position) and betting check advised again.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 67
David Allan
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Master Richard (GB), 11-2 Abduction (FR), 15-2 Benacre (IRE), Aisling Oscar (IRE), 17-2 Backspin (IRE), 9-1 Little Empire (IRE), 14-1 Persuasion (IRE), 16-1 Mister Bluebird (GB), Salam Dubawi (GB), Geo (IRE), 33-1 Royalty Bay (IRE)
MASTER RICHARD enjoyed a good 2025 campaign and can build on an encouraging reappearance to get the better of Abduction and Benacre, who finished first and third in a similar C&D event 2 weeks ago
PLAY SMARTER
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MASTER RICHARD 2.ABDUCTION (FR) 3.BENACRE (IRE)
Jason Hart
M. P. Sheehy
Lauren Young (5)
Race 6 6.15PM
Total prize fund £30000 About two miles (15f abt 217yds) for four yrs old and upwards
THE SKY BET BUILD A BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £12387; Second £6195; Third £3096; Fourth £1548; Fifth £774. (Penalty Value £15702) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (55 wins from 420 runners, 13%) runs MOUNTAIN ROAD & TROJAN SUN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Bethell (6 wins from 21 runners, 29%) runs TALISMANS TIME
Longest Traveller: WHIMSY trained by A McCann, Ireland.
1
B g Churchill (IRE) - La Corniche (FR)
Owner: Mr S. Fyffe
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Haras De Saint-Vincent & F. Bragato
Colours: RED, BLACK stars, BLACK sleeves, RED armlets Form: 52/5110/- D 4 wins £48128
TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off for David Simcock with a double in 2024 before running poorly on stable debut. Goes without the hood on the back of a 19-month absence and market may be best guide Star RatingHHIII Official
2 ALTHER WALDEN (HUN) (36) 4 9 11 (2)
B g Study of Man (IRE) - Alternanthera
Owner: Blue Starr Racing 2
Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket
Breeder: Mr Babolna Nemzeti Menesbirtok
Sponsor: George Scott Racing
Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE star, WHITE cap Form: 251-1 2 wins £9972
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 4-y-o who got off the mark on final start last year at Catterick (1 1/2m) in August. Improved when winning 7-runner event on handicap debut at Newcastle (12.4f) on return in March. Further progress is expected on first try at a marathon trip Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 86
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced gelding who won twice from 3 starts last year, both at Hamilton. 14/1, shaped as if amiss when last of 12 in Melrose Stakes at York (1 3/4m, good to firm) when last seen in August. Yard know how to ready one off a break. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/8/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 85
4 ST FAZ (FR) (23) 6 9 2 (5)
B g Taareef (USA) - Pink Anemone
Owner: Mr Aidan J. Ryan
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
Breeder: S.C.E.A. Haras De Gratte Panche et al
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW chevrons, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, quartered cap Form: 6/0-1110 D 6 wins £30063
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a great start for this yard, recording an all-weather hat-trick in March. Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap (7/1) at Lingfield (2m) 23 days ago, carrying a 5 Ib penalty. Is lower in the weights here and it would be no surprise to see him feature Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 75
5
SENOR CORTEZ
(IRE) (37) 5 9 2 (1)
Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Lillian Russell (IRE)
Owner: Graham & Lynn Knight
Trainer: John Butler, Newmarket
Breeder: Godolphin
Sponsor: G. B. Marine
Colours: ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN sash, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves and cap Form: 21132-3 D BF 2 wins £7351
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner when trained by Robert Eddery last year First run since leaving Darryll Holland when creditable 2 lengths third of 7 to St Faz in handicap (9/4) at Lingfield (2m) in March. Was well backed then and any positive market vibes should be noted once more Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75
6
WHIMSY (GB) (17)
Ch m Charming Thought - Cape Victoria
Owner: Miss Rita Shah
Trainer: A. McCann, Ireland
Breeder: Kingsclere Stud
7 9 2 (3)
Colours: BLACK, RED spots, BLACK cap, WHITE spots Form: 3214/3-3 4 wins £19704
TIMEFORM VIEW Only seen twice on the Flat in the last 2 seasons and was a creditable third of 9 in handicap at Gowran (1 1/2m, soft) 17 days ago Is
Paul Mulrennan
Kevin Stott
Callum Rodriguez
M. P. Sheehy
Jack Callan (3)
Patrick McGettigan (5)
7
TROJAN SUN (GB) (22)
B g Sun Central (IRE) - Morena Park
Owner: Mrs Michele Craig & Jim Goldie
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Elusive Bloodstock
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
6 9 1 (6)
Colours: PINK, ROYAL BLUE chevrons and armlets Form: 01100-0 CD 5 wins £27740
TIMEFORM VIEW Was kept busy last year winning 4 times from 19 runs 40/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at this course (1 3/4m, soft) 22 days ago, not knocked about. He’s a 4-time course winner who steps back down in grade and market may be best guide Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 74
Colours: DARK BLUE, RED hoops, striped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 45120-0 C 7 wins £33220
TIMEFORM VIEW A 3-time course winner. Ninth of 14 in handicap here (12.5f, good, 50/1) 14 days ago. Has been let down by some tardy starts of late and others are preferred. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 73
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Alther Walden (HUN), 5-1 Talismans Time (GB), 13-2 St Faz (FR), Senor Cortez (IRE), 8-1 Whimsy (GB), 22-1 Mountain Road (FR), Simple Star (IRE), 25-1 Trojan Sun (GB)
A competitive handicap and it may pay to side with the unexposed 4-y-os in the field, with the progressive ALTHER WALDEN getting the nod over Talismans Time Several have a chance for minor money purposes, with St Faz taken to bounce back for a place
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Lauren Young (5)
Jason Hart
Total prize fund £30000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for four yrs old and upwards
THE SKY BET EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £12387; Second £6195; Third £3096; Fourth £1548; Fifth £774. (Penalty Value £15702) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (55 wins from 420 runners, 13%) runs ARNHEM & MONTEZUMA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K Ryan (6 wins from 28 runners, 21%) runs MON NA SLIEVE
Longest Travellers: AZUINTHEJUNGLE trained by N Tinkler, ARCHDUKE FERDINAND trained by S Spencer, ALBEGONE & I’M NEXT trained by T Easterby, SOUTH PARADE trained by R & P Fahey, all Malton, 201 miles
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 times in 2025 (including over C&D) but arrives below par, fifth of 12 in handicap over C&D 22 days ago Star RatingHHIII Official BHA
2 JER BATT (IRE) (22) 6 9 8 (11)
Ch g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Nora Batt (IRE)
Owner: Mr Laurence O’Kane
Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Breeder: J. W. Nicholson
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap Form: 33330-0 CD BF 3 wins £56940
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Well backed after 5 months off (had a breathing operation) but not seen to best effect when seventh of 14 in handicap over C&D 22 days ago One to consider STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 4/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was hampered leaving the stalls Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 84
3
I’M
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(GB) (3) 4 9 7 (4)
B g Ardad (IRE) - Dharwa (in 5lb ex)
Owner: Mr B Parker & Partner
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: Richard & Nell Kent
Sponsor: JPC Developments (Yorkshire) Ltd
Colours: WHITE, MAROON stripe, striped sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 2100-21 CD 3 wins £15440
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways with a career best in 9-runner handicap at Beverley (5f) 3 days ago
This C&D scorer is not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 78
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ARCHDUKE
FERDINAND (IRE) (22) 7 9 6 (9)
Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Salariaq (USA)
Owner: The Racing Emporium
Trainer: Seb Spencer, Malton
Breeder: Mr D. H. Slater
Sponsor: Chalkstone Racing
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE star, RED sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap Form: 50005-0 C 9 wins £44283
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Shaped as if in need of the run after 8 months off when ninth of 14 in handicap over C&D 22 days ago Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 82
5
MON NA SLIEVE (IRE) (30) 5 9 5 (13)
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: 053-602 CD 3 wins £31004
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Back to form with second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 30 days ago
Should remain competitive Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 81
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MONTEZUMA (GB) (14) 4 9 2 (7)
Br g Blue Point (IRE) - Seneca Falls
Owner: BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Jordan Electrics Ltd
Colours: YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, WHITE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 4326-21 CD 1 wins £12885
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 4-y-o who was more settled than previously when getting off the mark in 17-runner handicap over C&D 14 days ago
Weighted to go well again despite a 7lb weights hike. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 78
Callum Rodriguez
David Allan
Dale Swift
Kevin Stott
Paul Mulrennan
7
REIGNING PROFIT (IRE) (19) 7 9
Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Reign (IRE)
Owner: The Chancers
Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington
Breeder: Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd
Sponsor: William Hill
1 (10)
Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE stars, striped sleeves and star on cap Form: 000-500 D 9 wins £49606
TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time winner in 2025. Shaped better than position suggests when eighth of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, soft) 19 days ago, denied a run over 1f out. Well in the mix off a 4lb lower mark here STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 77
8 SOUTH PARADE (IRE) (14)
B m Invincible Army (IRE) - Rural Celebration
Owner: Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd
Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
Breeder: Grangemore Stud
5 8 12 (12)
Colours: BLACK, ORANGE stars, ORANGE and BLACK striped cap Form: 13000-0 CD 3 wins £12561
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Looked rusty after 6 months off when sixteenth of 17 to Montezuma in handicap over C&D 14 days ago Needs to take a big step forward.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 74
9
AZUINTHEJUNGLE (GB) (224)
Ch g Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) - Kashtan
Owner: D P Van Der Hoeven & D G Pryde
Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton
Breeder: Auroras Encore 2 Ltd
Sponsor: Alexanders York
4 8 11 (5)
Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW hoops, YELLOW and PURPLE striped sleeves, hooped cap Form: 111240- D 3 wins £11855
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored three times at 5f/6f last summer but signed off with a below-form tenth of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (5f) 7 months ago Has gone well when fresh though.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 73
10
ARNHEM (IRE) (14) 10 8 6 (6)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - My Causeway Dream (IRE)
Owner: Mr D. Laverty
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Leslie Laverty
Colours: BLACK, RED Cross of Lorraine, BLACK sleeves, RED stars, BLACK cap, RED star Form: 0-23000 D 3 wins £19112
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since his last win in 2025 and only ninth of 17 to Montezuma in handicap over C&D 14 days ago Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 68
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ALBEGONE (GB) (18)
B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Pacngo
Owner: Mr D B & Mrs C Lamplough & Partner
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: Habton Farms & Mr D. Lamplough
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
8 8 5 (8)
Colours: MAROON, YELLOW stripe, striped sleeves, quartered cap Form: 60-2042 CD 9 wins £36537
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who arrives on the back of a good second of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (5f) 18 days ago Needs considering off an unchanged mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 67
12
KNICKS (IRE) (8)
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
5 8 4 (1)
Colours: RED, WHITE seams, WHITE and RED halved sleeves, RED and WHITE quartered cap Form: 43030-6 D 2 wins £31488
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since May 2024 but returned from 6 months off with a solid sixth of 18 in handicap at Thirsk (6f) 8 days ago In the mix with cheekpieces back on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 66
13
POP STAR (IRE) (14)
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 4 (2)
Colours: ORANGE, WHITE epaulets, WHITE and ORANGE striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 6-00000 D 4 wins £19529
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since his last win in 2024 and only twelfth of 17 to Montezuma in handicap over C&D 14 days ago Needs a couple of these to falter Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 66 Cam Hardie
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Visor worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 11, 12.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Montezuma (GB), 5-1 I’m Next (GB), 6-1 Jer Batt (IRE), 9-1 Mon Na Slieve (IRE), 11-1
Reigning Profit (IRE), Albegone (GB), 16-1 Ziggy’s Triton (IRE), Knicks (IRE), 22-1 Archduke Ferdinand (IRE), 25-1 South Parade (IRE), Azuinthejungle (GB), 33-1 Arnhem (IRE), Pop Star (IRE)
James Sullivan
Warren Fentiman (3)
Faye McManoman
Rhys Elliott (5)
Duran Fentiman
Shay Farmer (7)
Plenty are in with a shout. MONTEZUMA took a step forward when opening his account over C&D 2 weeks ago and can defy a 7lb rise in the weights at the chief expense of Reigning Profit who didn’t enjoy the rub of the green when eighth at Pontefract last time and has been given a chance by the handicapper. Recent Beverley scorer I’m Next, Knicks and Albegone all enter calculations too in this wide-open sprint.
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EVACUATION PROCEDURE
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At Musselburgh Racecourse, we are committed to providing a horseracing experience with style and flair You will experience a warm welcome with personal, professional and courteous service. We are driven by a passion for what we do to provide excellence in all areas. If you believe we have not delivered service to your expectations, please can you let a member of our staff know
HORSE CARE AT MUSSELBURGH
At every race meeting at Musselburgh there are three specially qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the Medical Teams responsible for the welfare of the Jockeys. The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race. It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the ground This does not reflect on the severity of an injury, but allows the vet some privacy and the horse the opportunity, in a calm environment, to make a recovery Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erect around a fallen horse.
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Cloakroom facilities are available in the tunnel underneath the grandstand. The cloakroom closes 30 minutes after the last race. If lost property has not been claimed 30 days following the race meeting, items will be donated to charity.
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FACILITIES FOR GUESTS IN WHEELCHAIRS
MEETING POINT
The suggested meeting point is outside the Weighing Room.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
Two viewing ramps for guests in wheelchairs only are situated in front of the main Grandstand We have disabled access toilets in the Harris Tweed Bistro, Rockavon Bar, Pinkie Bar & the Links Pavilion Entrance
Please note that for security purposes there will be CCTV monitoring throughout the racecourse today.
The Code of Conduct is a shared responsibility between the racecourse and you, the racegoer, regarding behaviour whilst on-course The Code of Conduct is an important part of our ability to reopen and welcome significant numbers of spectators so it is vital that you familiarise yourself with it in advance. A copy can be found on our website and will be provided with your purchase confirmation.
SUNDAY 26TH APRIL
TRAVEL INFORMATION
WALLYFORD TRAIN STATION & NEWCRAIGHALL TRAIN STATION
We offer a free raceday courtesy bus service to and from Musselburgh Racecourse servicing the park and ride facilities at:
The courtesy bus collection point at Musselburgh Racecourse is at the corner of Millhill and Linkfield Road
The bus will depart the racecourse before travelling to Wallyford and then Newcraighall. Please see the timetable below:
Scotrail trains may be subject to short notice alterations. Please check before you start your journey as alterations may be made on the day.
TAXIS
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665 4000
665 6565
We advise that you pre-book your taxi for after racing. The taxi rank is on Linkfield Road outside the racecourse
RACE CONDITIONS
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
First Race 3.45 - THE SKY BET PROUD TO SUPPORT YOUNG LIVES VS CANCER APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15702 to the winning horse The second to receive £7368, the third £3681, the fourth £1842 and the fifth £918. 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 24th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 10st Penalties, after April 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to April 23rd, 2026, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). 17 entries at £150. - Closed April 21st, 2026. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 4.15 - THE ENTER ITV 7 FOR FREE EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £16200 to the winning horse The second to receive £7605, the third £3804 and the fourth £1902. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, April 21st and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 3lb Band D from Band C 3lb (Allowances are cumulative). All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2026 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 23 September, 2026, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 09 October, 2026. Both races will be run over seven furlongs NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race 12 entries at £150. - Closed April 21st, 2026. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 4.45 - THE SKY BET CLUB FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10468 to the winning horse The second to receive £4912, the third £2454, the fourth £1228 and the fifth £612. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 56-75 (also open to such fillies and mares 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 24th. 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 18th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 14 entries at £100. - Closed April 21st, 2026.
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 5.15 - THE SKY BET FOR THE FANS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15702 to the winning horse The second to receive £7368, the third £3681, the fourth £1842 and the fifth £918. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 13 entries, 1 at £30 and 12 at £150. - Closed April 21st, 2026.
Fifth Race 5.45 - THE SKY BET PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15702 to the winning horse The second to receive £7368, the third £3681, the fourth £1842 and the fifth £918. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 21 entries at £150. - Closed April 21st, 2026.
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 6.15 - THE SKY BET BUILD A BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15702 to the winning horse The second to receive £7368, the third £3681, the fourth £1842 and the fifth £918. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 4-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 4-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after April 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 14 entries, 1 at £30 and 13 at £150. - Closed April 21st, 2026.
Seventh Race 6.45 - THE SKY BET EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15702 to the winning horse The second to receive £7368, the third £3681, the fourth £1842 and the fifth £918. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 17 entries at £150. - Closed April 21st, 2026.
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