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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
A five furlong sprint for two-year-olds is today’s feature as the valuable British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes takes centre stage at 2.50pm Anna Belardo doesn’t have the best form on figures but his Kempton n takes 2.50pm. sixth seems to hold some value and he will likely be one of the fancied contenders in here. Cailin Aine was well ms co supported at Thirsk when fourth but they clearly think she’s talented and gets a handy 5lb fillies allowance, as orted an does Time And Effort and Autumn Jewel. Explainingislosing showed encouragement on debut when fifth at oes e Beverley and should take another step forward. Mick’s The Boy has been gelded before his racecourse debut be asterby, while Furturra and Stay On Tab complete the field of 8. but could be interesting for Michael & David Easterby, e
JOCKEYS H TO WATCH
ROWAN SCOTT ks and is currently operating at a 23% strike has been riding out of skin in recent weeks an nd has six rides across the card. Rowan looks likely rate. He has had 13 winners from his last 57 rides and ac to ride another winner OISIN ORR her in-form jockey and is 11-69 over the past month He often is another 11selburgh and could continue his hot streak with and Wild Nature could prove his finds winners here at Musselburgh wi best chance at success. PAUL MULRENNAN always holds strong claims here and he has two chances in ays cla Diamondonthehill (4.25pm) and Canaria Queen ( naria (5.30pm).
TRAINERS TO WATCH
GARY HARRISON is two from nine runners over the past month (22.2%), and will be solely represented by Pebble Dash (3.50) Jim Goldie always boasts success at the Scottish tracks and will be represented by five today: Gallus Norman (2.20), Krissy (3.50), Jannas Journey (4.25), Alpine Sierra (3.55) and Fear And Fast (5.35)
RACE DESCRIPTIONS
2.20 THE WATCH ON RACING TV AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES
2.50 THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES
3.50 THE FRIDGE SPARES WHOLESALE LIMITED
HANDICAP STAKES
4.25 THE NEVER STANDING STILL
HANDICAP STAKES
Today’s opener is a two mile handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 65, to be ridden my amateur jockeys only 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 race is a five furlongs 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.
3.20 THE WATERMANS STRAIGHTFORWARD LEGAL ADVICE RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES
This seven furlongs for three to five year olds is another maiden stakes - a race for horses that have yet to record a racecourse victory. There are a variety of reasons why the older horses in this race could still be maidens Stoutly bred horses are unlikely to be seen at their best over the shorter distances of their juvenile season whilst a setback or injury can curtail even the most precociously bred horse’s two-year-old career
This is a one mile and one furlong handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 60. 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.
Our fifth contenst is a seven furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 71 to 90 Like most handicaps on the flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a mi nimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage.
5.00 THE RACING
TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STAKES
This is a one mile, four and a half furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 51 to 70 Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 60 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 55
5.35 THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP
STAKES
Today’s finale is a five furlongs handicap race has been designed for four-year-olds which are rated between 46 and 60 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.
Race 1 2.20PM
Stalls: Stands Side Start
Total prize fund £7000 About two miles (15f abt 217yds) for four yrs old and upwards
WATCH ON RACING TV AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3022; Second £1511; Third £755; Fourth £378; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3476.90) A SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (56 wins from 438 runners, 13%) runs GALLUS NORMAN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 108 runners, 8%) runs ZIMMERMAN
Longest Traveller: BRONTE BEACH trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 370 miles
1
EYE
B g Expert Eye - Time On
Owner: The Cricketers
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: W. & R. Barnett Ltd
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Colours: YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE diamonds, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets and diamond on cap Form: 6010-55 C D 2 wins £7589
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at up to 2m last season. Back in cheekpieces but shaped as if better for the run after 11 weeks off when fifth of 6 at Ripon (2m, good to firm) on Sunday. Others more appealing. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 65
2
ZIMMERMAN (GB) (10)
Ch g Poet’s Voice - Cresta Gold
Owner: The Zimmerman Syndicate
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: P. T. Tellwright
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
7 11 1 (4)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 5530-62 D 5 wins £42823
TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointing on the whole last year but stepped up on reappearance run in reapplied cheekpieces when second of 8 at Catterick (2m, good) 10 days ago That was his first start in 0-65 company and he should remain competitive Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 64
3
BRONTE BEACH (IRE) (21)
Br f Le Havre (IRE) - Natural Scenery
Owner: Bennett, Ellis, Parkinson & Robson
Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: Godolphin
4 11 0 (6)
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE star, armlets and star on cap Form: 000001 1 wins £3476
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved a revelation dropped in grade/upped markedly in trip in a first-time hood when winning 11-runner handicap at Southwell (1 3/4m) 3 weeks ago Handicapper taken a swipe with a 10lb rise but that may not be enough to prevent the follow up on turf bow upped further in trip Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 64
4
GALLUS NORMAN (GB) (22)
B g Telescope (IRE) - La Vecchia Scuola (IRE)
Owner: Gallus Racing
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Fi Evans & Frank Smith
Sponsor: Tote
7 10 7 (2)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED star and star on cap Form: 005-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous efforts behind making handicap debut on the back of 9 months off when second of 9 at this course (12.5f, good) just over 3 weeks ago, travelling best. Nudged up 1lb for that near miss and this increase in trip could elicit further progress Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 56
5
RAVENSWELL (FR) (237) 5 10 4 (7)
B g Bow Creek (IRE) - Fox Mint
Owner: Paul Robson Racing Club
Trainer: Paul Robson, Alnwick
Breeder: Charles Green
Colours: MAUVE, WHITE sleeves, MAUVE spots, WHITE cap, MAUVE diamond. Form: 002400-
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season with a couple of below-par efforts and returns from 7 months off from a career-low mark as a result. Hopes pinned on this markedly longer trip doing the trick. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA
6
YURINOV (GB) (68) 6 9 11 (1)
B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Bogside Theatre (IRE)
Owner: Mr P. Kirby
Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond
Breeder: Elwick Stud
Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW seams, halved sleeves, DARK GREEN cap Form: 640-564
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who has been well beaten the last twice Returns from almost 10 weeks off back over 2m and looks an easy swerve from marginally out of the weights Star
Mr Jack Loughnane (7)
Mr Thomas Easterby
Miss Brodie Hampson
Mr Eireann Cagney
Miss Natasha Cookson
Mr Daniel Perrin (7)
7 STAR OF MARKINCH (IRE) (22)10 9 11 (3)
B m Watar (IRE) - Gibboghstown (IRE)
Owner: Mr Richard Chapman
Trainer: Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Breeder: Dermot Day
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, armlets and cap Form: 2450-04
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who ran up to best when fourth of 9 at this course (12.5f, good) just over 3 weeks ago 1lb out of the weights and would be no certainty to build on that returned to 2m though.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 42
2025 WINNER: THRONE HALL 8 10 6 Miss Brodie Hampson 16-5 (Archie Watson) 5 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 5, 6.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Bronte Beach (IRE), 11-2 Gallus Norman (GB), 6-1 Zimmerman (GB), 12-1 Ravenswell (FR), 16-1 Elemental Eye (GB), 20-1 Yurinov (GB), Star of Markinch (IRE)
BRONTE BEACH bolted up on her first go at 1 3/4m at Southwell 3 weeks ago and with further progress anticipated upped further in trip, Archie Watson’s filly could well take some stopping on turf debut. Zimmerman is down to a workable mark, so he looks the selection’s biggest threat, with Gallus Norman rounding off the shortlist.
Miss Emma J. Brown
UPCOMING PRINCIPLE 2026
FIXTURES...
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
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Race 2 2.50PM
Total prize fund £30000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for maiden two yrs old THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF
RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES
(CLASS
2)
(for
horses in Band D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £12801; Second £6399; Third £3201; Fourth £1599. (Penalty Value £16200) A SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): I Jardine (32 wins from 300 runners, 11%) runs STAY ON TAB
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Richard & Peter Fahey (10 wins from 59 runners, 17%) runs EXPLAININGISLOSING
Longest Traveller: ANNA BELARDO trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 311 miles
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B c Belardo (IRE) - Instinction
Owner: Upton House Stud
(GB) (21) 9 7 (1)
Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd
Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd
Colours: ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 36
TIMEFORM VIEW Belardo colt who went backwards from a promising debut when sixth of 10 in 6f Kempton 3 weeks, possibly unsuited by the step up in trip Worth another chance back the minimum trip Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA
2 EXPLAININGISLOSING
Ch g Showcasing - Eufemia
Owner: Mr Aidan O’Ryan
Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
Breeder: Springcombe Park Stud
(GB) (17)
9 7 (6)
Colours: ORANGE, WHITE armlets, striped cap Form: 5
TIMEFORM VIEW 1,000 gns yearling, Showcasing gelding. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to very smart 5f/6f winner Manaccan out of useful 2-y-o 5f winner Shyrl Showed a bit when fifth of 11 in 5f maiden at Beverley on debut earlier in the month and may do better Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
3
FURTURRA
(GB) (14) 9 7 (3)
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: 640
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t progressed from an encouraging debut, albeit faced a tougher task at Chester (5.5f, good to firm, 28/1) last time
4
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
MICK’S THE BOY (IRE)
(-)
B g Coulsty (IRE) - Syamantaka (IRE)
Owner: Easterby 50 Racing & Mr G Routledge
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Breeder: Rathasker Stud
Sponsor: Stittenham Farms
9 7 (2)
Colours: RED, BLACK stripe, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap, BLACK diamonds Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 26. 3,000 gns yearling, Coulsty gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f-7f winner Gray’s Inn. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m (stayed 1 1/4m) Diamond Green. Yard has an uninspiring record with its 2-y-o debutants this year Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
5
STAY ON TAB (GB) (22)
B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Exceedingly Sonic
Owner: Mr Bruce Jones & I Jardine
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Mr Nicholas a Conway
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
9 7 (8)
Colours: ORANGE and BLACK diamonds Form: 63
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks one for low-grade nurseries after this run. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - Andrew Mullen
6
AUTUMN JEWEL (GB) (-) 9 2 (7)
Ch f Caturra (IRE) - Sajanjl
Owner: The Smart Sajanjl Syndicate
Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton
Breeder: Mr J. Coburn
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: BLACK and YELLOW diamonds, BLACK sleeves, RED armlets and diamond on BLACK cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 8. 6,000 gns yearling, Caturra filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1 1/4m), half-sister to smart 5f winner Bilhayl out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Soraaya. Newcomer to keep an eye on in the betting. Wears hood. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingPaul Mulrennan
Oisin Orr
Rowan Scott
Billy Garritty
7
CAILIN AINE (IRE) (5)
B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Final Offer (IRE)
Owner: Mr Ambrose Turnbull
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
9 2 (5)
Colours: GREY, RED star on body and cap, RED sleeves, GREY armlets Form: 344 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on debut promise in the face of a stiff task when fourth of 7 in the Lily Agnes at Chester Failed to repeat that effort back down in grade at Thirsk but obvious chance if returning to earlier form. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
8
TIME AND EFFORT (GB) (-)
B f Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Aquasulis (IRE)
Owner: Alfa Site Services Ltd
Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Easingwold
Breeder: R. Kent & D. Evans
Sponsor: Alfa Site Services Ltd
9 2 (4)
Colours: GREY, RED seams, GREY sleeves, RED and GREY hooped cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled May 11. £5,000 yearling, Ubettabelieveit filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 6f-1m winner Heroic and 9.5f winner Things Happen. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
2025 WINNER: ARDISIA (IRE) 2 9 7 Jason Hart 9-4 (Hugo Palmer) 4 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Cailin Aine (IRE), 10-3 Anna Belardo (GB), 6-1 Explainingislosing (GB), 15-2 Furturra (GB), 8-1 Autumn Jewel (GB), 16-1 Time And Effort (GB), 25-1 Mick’s The Boy (IRE), 80-1 Stay On
ANNA BELARDO was possibly unsuited by the
1f
her
start at Kempton and is worth another chance to
on a
debut effort back at 5f Cailin Aine can have a say if returning to her earlier form, while Explainingisloising is entitled to step forward from his initial outing at Beverley.
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Connor Beasley
Tom Eaves
Race 3 3.20PM
Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £10000 Seven furlongs ( 7f 15yds ) for maiden three, four and five yrs old THE WATERMANS STRAIGHTFORWARD
LEGAL ADVICE RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands B,C and D) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): I Jardine (32 wins from 300 runners, 11%) runs YOU WILL SEE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs STAR BANNER
Longest Traveller: DREAM ODYSSEY trained by M & D Easterby, Sheriff Hutton, 184 miles
Colours: PURPLE, PINK chevron, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE stars, WHITE cap, PURPLE star Form: 0-22
TIMEFORM VIEW Lope Y Fernandez gelding who left his debut form behind after 5 months off when second to a stablemate in a Newcastle novice (7f) in April, finishing with running left. Progressed again when filling same spot at Redcar (7f) subsequently and likely to be thereabouts again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 75
4
YOU
WILL SEE (GB) (46) (2lb) 3 9 3 (4)
B g Ulysses (IRE) - Espouse (IRE)
Owner: Lady Jouse Partnership
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Windlestone & Rathbran Stud
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Colours: PINK and GREY stripes, halved sleeves Form: 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Ulysses gelding. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to smart 5f/6f winner Azure Blue out of unraced half-sister to 7f winner Valeria Messalina. Has already had a breathing operation but produced a promising first effort when second of 10 in 7f novice at Southwell last month. Entitled to progress Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
5
BLAKEFELL
(IRE) (197) (4lb) 3 9 1 (3)
B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Katherine Lee (IRE)
Owner: Alfa Site Services Ltd & Graeme Curnow
Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Easingwold
Breeder: Thomas J. Murphy
Sponsor: B & H Motors Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star
Form: 6002-
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped much better than the distance beaten suggests when mid-field in a valuable sales race at Doncaster (6.5f) in September, keeping on when snatched up final 1f Couldn’t capitalise on the drop in grade over C&D on final outing and has leading claims on return having had a breathing operation. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 75
6
DREAM ODYSSEY (GB) (33)
B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Sorella Bella (IRE)
Owner: Magna Carter Bloodstock Racing
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Breeder: Llety Farms
Sponsor: Kingsfield Environmental
(4lb) 3 9 1 (2)
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE stars, WHITE sleeves, PINK armlets, quartered cap Form: 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Dream Ahead gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 7f-1m winner Ayr Harbour and 1m-1 1/4m winner Desert Lion, both useful Shaped as if in need of the experience when fifth of 14 in 7f maiden at Thirsk (good) on last month’s debut and should do better somewhere down the line Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
Rowan Scott
Connor Beasley
Greg Fairley
Tom Eaves
Billy Garritty
2025 WINNER: ZOWAL (FR) 3 9 1 Jason Hart 16-5 (John & Sean Quinn) 8 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Blakefell (IRE), 11-4 Whernside (GB), 9-2 Star Banner (IRE), 5-1 You Will See (GB), 14-1 Dream Odyssey (GB), 33-1 Alpha Platoon (IRE)
BLAKEFELL sets the standard on the pick of his 2-y-o efforts and, having not been seen to best effect over C&D on his final outing, is worth another chance on reappearance Whernside is knocking on the door and seems sure to be in the thick of the action once more, while Star Banner is an interesting newcomer who requires close market scrutiny.
You must be 18 or over to place a bet You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
Total prize fund £7000
About one mile one furlong (8f abt 208yds) for four yrs old and upwards
THE FRIDGE SPARES WHOLESALE LIMITED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (56 wins from 438 runners, 13%) runs KRISSY
Weightwatcher: GLASSES UP won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 8lb to 59.
Longest Traveller: MISEMERALD trained by P Kirby, Richmond, 149 miles
1
NINE
(GB) (121) 6 9 9 (7)
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Freedonia
Owner: URSA Major Racing & I Jardine
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Niarchos Family
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, Fleece Kitchen & Bar
Colours: YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap, PINK stars Form: 13304-0 CD 2 wins £8636
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last year, including over C&D in August. However, underperformed at Newcastle when last seen in January.
2 KRISSY
(IRE)
(4) 5 9 8 (4)
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: 21-2012 CD 3 wins £16748
TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive winter and carried that progression back onto turf when landing a Sunday Series event over C&D last month. Ran at least as well when finding only one too good at Hamilton 4 days ago and has to be considered the one to beat back down in grade Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 59
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GLASSES UP (USA) (16)
Ch g English Channel (USA) - Hurricane Hallie (USA)
Owner: The Jolly Beggars
Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
Breeder: Calumet Farm
11 9 8 (5)
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, diamonds on sleeves Form: 5000-53 C 12 wins £72305
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who recorded a course hat-trick at Ayr last spring and stepped up on his reappearance when third in handicap there (9f) 16 days ago Cheekpieces back on and another good run possible Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 59
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SAMRA STAR (IRE)
(25) 5 9 2 (6)
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: 016430 D 3 wins £12892
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton in February and largely in good nick since, having a hopeless task from her position when 5 1/2 lengths eighth of 12 to reopposing Krissy over C&D (good) on latest outing. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 53
Colours: MAUVE, PURPLE stars, armlets and stars on cap Form: 4360-06 2 wins £7500
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since her 2-y-o days but wasn’t disgraced on just her second outing on all-weather when sixth of 14 in 1m handicap at Newcastle last month. Eased a further 2lb Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 47
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PEBBLE DASH (IRE) (31)
B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Zippy Rock (IRE)
Owner: Miss E. Johnston
Trainer: Gary Harrison, Langholm
Breeder: Kilfeacle Stud
4 8 10 (3)
Colours: ORANGE and PURPLE (halved), PURPLE sleeves and cap Form: 064240
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who went close to opening his account in 7f classified race at Newcastle in March. Solid effort at Wolverhampton later in the month but found run of good form coming to a halt at Newcastle on latest start. Bounce back called for. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 47
Mullen
Rhys Elliott (5)
Rowan Scott
Connor Beasley
Aiden Brookes
Billy Garritty
7 ON THE BUBBLE (GB) (22) 5 8 9 (2)
B m Land Force (IRE) - O Fourlunda
Owner: Nathan Mill & Gary Rutherford
Trainer: Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Breeder: Mickley Stud
Colours: GREY, LIGHT BLUE chevrons on sleeves Form: 30546-2 2
£8643
TIMEFORM VIEW Has a below-par strike rate but ran well when beaten only by a well-treated rival over C&D (good) 22 days ago Firmly in the mix with a repeat. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 46 Greg Fairley
2025 WINNER: DOOMSDAY 6 8 12 Sam James 22-1 (Liam Bailey) 10 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Hood worn by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Krissy (IRE), 9-2 Glasses Up (USA), 6-1 On The Bubble (GB), 9-1 Pebble Dash (IRE), 10-1 Falcon Nine (GB), 11-1 Misemerald (IRE), 12-1 Samra Star (IRE)
KRISSY has upped her game further since returning to turf in recent weeks and is a
selection to resume winning ways back down in grade Veteran Glasses Up and On The Bubble are considered the chief threats
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Race 5 4.25PM Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £20000 Seven furlongs ( 7f 15yds ) for four yrs old and upwards
THE NEVER STANDING STILL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (Penalty Value £10308) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (56 wins from 438 runners, 13%) runs JANNAS JOURNEY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs BENACRE
Longest Traveller: PERCY’S LAD trained by D & C Kubler, Lambourn, 372 miles
1 BELLARCHI (IRE) (15) 5 9 10 (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, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 00-0110 CD 11 wins £119286
TIMEFORM VIEW Has proved better than ever this year, scoring over C&D and 1m at this track last month (last 4 wins here). Easy to put a line through her recent Chester effort (no room final 1f) but may resume her progress back here
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MISUNDERSTOOD (FR) (20) 4 9 7 (5)
B g Hello Youmzain (FR) - Waldjagd
Owner: Mr M J Macleod & Mr S Graham
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Breeder: S.A.S Ecurie de Cachene & Patrick Chare
Sponsor: Leods Contracts Limited
Colours: RED and BLACK diamonds, RED sleeves, BLACK armlets and diamonds on cap Form: 00006-5 D 2 wins £56521
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart form at best in France, winning 2 of his 3 starts as a 2-y-o, including a Group 3. Lost his way during 2025 but has joined a yard (acquired for EUR37,000) that boasts a good record with similar recruits and is entitled to have needed his comeback run at Newmarket just under 3 weeks ago
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 88
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GWEEDORE
(GB) (34) 9 9 7 (8)
B g Epaulette (AUS) - Ares Choix
Owner: Lamont Racing
Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels
Breeder: D. R. Tucker
Sponsor: Lamont Racing
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, MAROON and YELLOW striped sleeves, hooped cap Form: 0001-00 CD 13 wins £105749
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2025 with a C&D win in November (fifth in total) but little encouragement to glean from both efforts this time around. Handicapper drops him 2lb but others still look better treated though. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 88
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WILD NATURE
(GB) (197) 4 9 7 (2)
B g Kingman - Grecian Light (IRE)
Owner: Mr Peter Jeffers
Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham
Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Tote
Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW epaulets, PURPLE sleeves, YELLOW stars and cap Form: 21/0001- D 2 wins £12038
TIMEFORM VIEW Left a couple of low key starts on turf for the stable well behind him back at the scene of his only previous win when landing 14-runner event at Kempton (7f) back in November Returns from 6 months off but is well bred and has the physique to do better still Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 88
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PERCY’S LAD (GB) (15)
Ch g Sir Percy - Victory Garden
Owner: Mr Alan Kerr
Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
Breeder: Genesis Green Stud Ltd
8 9 6 (6)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevron, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 1004/-00 6 wins £70852
TIMEFORM VIEW Front-runner with a good Chester record but failed to come on for his reappearance back there (7.6f, good to firm) just over a fortnight ago Handicapper drops him another chunk but it would take a leap of faith to get involved.
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PERSUASION (IRE) (5)
B g Acclamation - Effervesce (IRE)
Owner: Mr Laurence O’Kane
Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Breeder: Norelands Bloodstock
Sponsor: Tote
9 9 5 (10)
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap Form: 60-0616 CD 6 wins £94149
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who mirrored last season’s feat of winning over C&D last month, taking advantage of a career-low mark in the process Wasn’t in the same form back up into a class 3 at Thirsk last Saturday and remains opposable kept to this company. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 86
Oliver Stammers
Mark Winn
William Pyle
Oisin Orr
Tom Eaves
Rhys Elliott (5)
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KOSOMETSUKE (GB) (19)
B g Kodiac - Invitational
Owner: Mr J Blackburn & Partner
Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington
Breeder: Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited
Sponsor: Sheridan Ny Llp
4 9 1 (4)
Colours: BEIGE, RED seams, armlets and cap Form: 2614-15 D BF 3 wins £15073
TIMEFORM VIEW Two-time winner last season who looked as good as ever returning for new yard when resuming winning ways in a 7f handicap at Thirsk last month. Found the drop in trip against him back there just over 3 weeks ago so should fare better returned to 7f Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 82
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DIAMONDONTHEHILL (GB) (12)
B g Al Kazeem - It’s My Time
Owner: Urloxhey Racing
Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Breeder: Genesis Green Stud Ltd
Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd
8 9 0 (3)
Colours: ORANGE, ORANGE and BLACK check sleeves Form: 233240 D 6 wins £33185
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form over the winter but raced closer to the pace than ideal after a couple of months off when eighth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good) earlier this month. Drops to the lowest mark he’s been for years but may prove vulnerable to younger legs STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/5/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 81
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BENACRE (IRE) (25)
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 8 12 (7)
Colours: BLACK, WHITE triple diamond, WHITE and BLACK striped sleeves, BLACK cap, WHITE diamond. Form: 216035 D 6 wins £59844
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 79
TIMEFORM VIEW Generally had a good winter on the all-weather, winning a handicap at Newcastle (7f) in February and shaped as if still in good form when fifth of 11 over C&D last month, caught further back than ideal This is tougher back up in grade, however
10 JANNAS JOURNEY (IRE) (12)
B m Sioux Nation (USA) - Dancing Cosmos (IRE)
Owner: Mr James Mearns Long
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Breeder: Thistle Bloodstock Limited
5 8 12 (9)
Colours: BLACK, RED epaulets, YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED star
Form: 620-000 CD 7 wins £36114
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 7 races in a remarkable 2-month spell last summer Yet to fire in 3 outings this year and best watched until showing more positive signs Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 79 Lauren Young (5)
2025 WINNER: MON NA SLIEVE (IRE) 4 8 10 Shane Gray 6-1 (Kevin Ryan) 8 ran
WILD NATURE took his form up a notch when doubling his tally at Kempton in November and appealing as the type to do better still at 4 yrs, Ed Bethell’s charge can pick up from where he left off Bellarchi’s last 4 wins have been at this venue so she can provide most resistance with her latest effort at Chester easy to strike a
Connor Beasley
Paul Mulrennan
Rowan Scott
Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £8000
One mile, four furlongs abt 104 yards (12f abt 104yds) for four yrs old and upwards
THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (56 wins from 438 runners, 13%) runs ALPINE SIERRA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Goldie (2 wins from 24 runners, 8%) runs ALPINE SIERRA
Longest Traveller: STAR CAST trained by G Tutty, Northallerton, 152 miles
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Ch m Sir Percy - Taweyla (IRE)
Owner: Goodtimes
Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Des Thurlby
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE star, WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE diamonds, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 040662//- 5 wins £23725
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat and over hurdles who was said to have lost her action when pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Perth last month (has since had a breathing operation). It’s hard to be confident returning to the level for the first time in over 2 years, though. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/4/2026 it was reported that the horse lost its action.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 70
2 STAR CAST (GB) (13) 4 9 9 (2)
B f Almanzor (FR) - Red Starlight
Owner: Paul Demilow & Tom Galvin
Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Sponsor: Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd, Paul Demilow
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, large RED spots, armlets and spots on cap Form: 016311 4 wins £16661
TIMEFORM VIEW Notched her fourth win of the year when defying a penalty to land a double at Ripon last time, shaping as though well worth another try over this sort of trip, and she’s very much respected in her bid for a hat-trick.
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Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 70
SPIRIT CATCHER (IRE)
(4) 7 9 3 (5)
Ch g New Bay - Lidanski (IRE)
Owner: James and Susan Cookson
Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond
Breeder: Ballylinch Stud
Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE hoops and sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap Form: 00-0012 C 4 wins £32256
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a much-reduced mark to land a gamble over 9f here (form franked by Alpine Sierra subsequently) and ran at least as well when runner-up at Ripon on Sunday. He’s worth a go over 1 1/2m and remains well treated on old form. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 64
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COUGAR (JPN)
(22) 7 8 13 (1)
B or Br g Deep Impact (JPN) - Promise To Be True (IRE)
Owner: Mr I. J. Jardine
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Coolmore Stud
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Colours: GREY, PINK and GREY halved sleeves, PINK cap Form: 6011-00 CD 5 wins £27930
TIMEFORM VIEW Responded well to the fitting of blinkers when landing the first leg of a double over C&D last season but underperformed with headgear refitted here last time Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 60
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ALPINE SIERRA (IRE) (18)
Br g Distorted Humor (USA) - Unaccompanied (IRE)
Owner: Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
8 8 11 (4)
Colours: DARK BLUE, RED stripe, halved sleeves, RED cap Form: 022231 5 wins £18656
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a deserved reward for a series of near misses when a smooth winner of a similar handicap at Hamilton (11f) last time He isn’t fully exposed over this longer distance, and a 6lb rise may not be enough to prevent a follow-up Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 58
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JUST DOTTIE (GB) (233)
B or Br m Al Kazeem - Blaise Chorus (IRE)
Owner: Mr R. Michael Smith
Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
Breeder: Blaise Chorus Partnership
8 8 11 (6)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 05///413- 5 wins £24250
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong-travelling mare made a winning handicap debut on the Flat at Ayr last autumn.
Should be better for her reappearance over hurdles at Perth and is still low mileage in this sphere Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 58
Lexie Clarkson (7)
Rowan Scott
Aiden Brookes
Mohammed Tabti (5)
Lauren Young (5)
Rhys Elliott (5)
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Blinkers worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Star Cast (GB), 11-4 Alpine Sierra (IRE), 7-2 Spirit Catcher (IRE), 7-1 Just Dottie (GB), 12-1 Cougar (JPN),
This may concern last-time-out winners ALPINE SIERRA and Star Cast, with the former narrowly preferred, though Spirit Catcher could be the fly in the ointment if seeing out the longer trip
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Race 7 5.35PM
Total prize fund £7000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for four yrs old and upwards
THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (56 wins from 438 runners, 13%) runs FEAR AND FAST
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 108 runners, 8%) runs CANARIA QUEEN
Longest Traveller: CANARIA QUEEN trained by T Easterby, Malton, 201 miles
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INVINCIBLE
CROWN
(IRE) (22) 4 9 9 (8)
B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Nurse Dee (IRE)
Owner: Grange Park Racing VIII & Mrs R Carr
Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Sponsor: William Hill, Grange Park Racing
Colours: BEIGE, BROWN seams, armlets and cap Form: 41040-6 D 3 wins £10677
TIMEFORM VIEW Now 3lb below his latest winning mark following his comeback run at Pontefract and having been successful the last time he contested this grade, there are high hopes that a first turf victory is in the offing.
Colours: BLACK, WHITE chevron, WHITE sleeves, BLACK armlets Form: 000560 D 4 wins £19879
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten on a rare start over 6f at Thirsk last time, though is at least back over his favoured trip, and cannot be totally discounted off a falling mark with first-time cheekpieces added. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 59 (-2)
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WRESTLING REVENUE
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Party Animal
Owner: Mps Racing Ltd
Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
(IRE) (13) 5 9 6 (2)
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, WHITE stars on sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap, WHITE star Form: 010-000 D 3 wins £9368
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble off this mark at Pontefract in October and needs a check in the betting, having showed a bit more than previously this season at Ripon last time Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 57
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CANARIA
QUEEN
(GB) (16) 6 9 6 (3)
Bl m Pastoral Pursuits - Gran Canaria Queen
Owner: The Senators Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Habton Farms
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
Colours: RED, BLACK star, chevrons on sleeves, RED cap, BLACK star Form: 524-616 CD 6 wins £21758
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 14-runner handicap at Doncaster (runner-up won next time) before proving too keen to see out her race at Ayr subsequently. Probably worth another chance returning to this C&D (1-1), though. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 57
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ROYAL DUKE (GB) (16)
B g Music Master - Royal Duchess
Owner: Mr Steve Dick
Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
Breeder: Mr Steve Dick
Sponsor: Tote
5 9 4 (4)
Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW star, YELLOW sleeves, PURPLE diamonds, PURPLE cap, YELLOW star Form: 10600-0 CD 3 wins £12561
TIMEFORM VIEW Likely to be better for his reappearance run at Ayr and finds himself back on the same mark as when landing a second C&D success last August. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/5/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 55
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CLASSY CLARETS (IRE) (1)
Gr g Cotai Glory - Hope And Faith (IRE)
Owner: Mr Darrell Torrens
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
5 9 2 (7)
Colours: ORANGE, WHITE epaulets, WHITE and ORANGE striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 213313 D 4 wins £13032
TIMEFORM VIEW Headstrong sort who scored for the first time on turf at Hamilton 6 days ago, typically pulling hard but knuckling down well Worth considering again in this groove but was a beaten favourite at Ayr yesterday. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 53
Tom Eaves
Rowan Scott
Andrew Mullen
Paul Mulrennan
Rhys Elliott (5)
Mohammed Tabti (5)
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FEAR AND FAST (GB) (16)
B g Massaat (IRE) - Mayfair Lady
Owner: Let’s Be Lucky Racing 38 & Steven Wilson
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Richard Kent & David Spence
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
4 9 0 (5)
Colours: BLACK, RED triple diamond, sleeves and diamond on cap Form: 36260-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden ran his best race for current connections when runner-up over C&D in the autumn. Possibly needed the run on his return at Ayr and isn’t to be dismissed if back on song.
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Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 51
SIR BENEDICT (IRE) (18)
Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Kingdomforthebride (IRE)
Owner: Village Racing
Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham
Breeder: Andrews Syndicate
8 8 11 (1)
Colours: RED, GREY star, GREY sleeves, RED armlets, quartered cap Form: 406254 D 7 wins £28811
TIMEFORM VIEW Isn’t the easiest to win with but back to form in refitted cheekpieces when fourth of 12 at Hamilton last time, looking unlikely not to finish to closer, and he hasn’t been long with his capable new yard.
STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 48
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SOUL SEEKER (IRE) (10)
B g Oasis Dream - Mad About You (IRE)
Owner: Mr P. Kirby
Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond
Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd
Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
9 8 9 (9)
Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW seams, halved sleeves, DARK GREEN cap Form: 500-000 D 9 wins £50138
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shaped as though ready to capitalise on his plummeting mark and hopes rest on the refitting of more severe headgear Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 46 (-1) Aiden
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Visor worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Classy Clarets (IRE), 5-1 Sir Benedict (IRE), 6-1 Canaria Queen (GB), 7-1 Fear And Fast (GB), 9-1 Invincible Crown (IRE), 12-1 Wrestling Revenue (IRE), Royal Duke (GB), 14-1 Ganesha (GB), 22-1 Soul Seeker (IRE)
Although he’d prefer more pace in the race, INVINCIBLE CROWN still looks interesting dropped in class, and he gets the vote in an open-looking handicap. Classy Clarets is more than capable in this grade but comes with risks attached, while Canaria Queen is respected in her bid to make it 2-2 over C&D
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INFORMATION
There is no ATM cash machine on site The nearest ATM is located on Musselburgh High Street, at what3words/// dated.friday.fuel
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.
Racecourse Information and bookings are available at the Racecourse Office in the Weighing Room
FACILITIES FOR GUESTS IN WHEELCHAIRS
MEETING POINT
The suggested meeting point is outside the Weighing Room.
CCTV
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.
THURSDAY
21ST OF MAY
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:
Musselburgh Racecourse Wallyford Newcraighall
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
665 1010
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
First Race 2.20 - THE WATCH ON RACING TV AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3476 to the winning horse The second to receive £1739, the third £868, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 11lb; 4-y-o 9st 10lb Highest weight not less than 11st 2lb Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race Allowances: Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. NOTE: The highest weight stated above will apply at the entry stage and declaration to run stage regardless of the age of the highest rated horse 11 entries, at £35. - Closed May 15th, 2026. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.50 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (for horses in Band 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 Band D. Enter by noon, May 15th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb EBF have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race 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 16 entries at £150. - Closed May 15th, 2026. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.20 - THE WATERMANS STRAIGHTFORWARD LEGAL ADVICE RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for maiden three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, May 15th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Musselburgh Racecourse will present mementoes to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. 9 entries at £50. - Closed May 15th, 2026. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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Fourth Race 3.50 - THE FRIDGE SPARES WHOLESALE LIMITED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. 11 entries, at £35. - Closed May 15th, 2026.
Fifth Race 4.25 - THE NEVER STANDING STILL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will provide a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. 14 entries, at £75. - Closed May 15th, 2026.
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Sixth Race 5.00 - THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will provide a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. 8 entries, at £40. - Closed May 15th, 2026.
Seventh Race 5.35 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will supply a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries, 1 at £7 and 13 at £35. - Closed May 15th, 2026.
FIXTURE LIST
DATE 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 JUNEAFTERNOON 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 AUGCELEBRATING 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 OCTTHE 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 DECTHE CHRISTMAS JUMPER RACEDAY
FRI 1 JAN NEW YEAR’S DAY RACEDAY 2027 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VIRGIN BET
