RACE DESCRIPTIONS
2.30 THE IRISH EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES
3.00 THE THOMSON BETHUNE NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES
3.30 THE AAB GROUP AND BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES HANDICAP STAKES
4.00 THE PORTOBELLO CUP HANDICAP STAKES
4.35 THE MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY HANDICAP STAKES
5.05 THE HUTCHEON MEARNS HANDICAP STAKES
This race is a seven 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
A nursery is a handicap that is restricted to two-year-olds only In order to be allowed to take part, entrants must have already run in three maiden or novice races, or have won two races, which then qualifies them for an official handicap rating based on what they have achieved so far. Quite simply, the higher their rating, the bigger the weight they have to carry. This particular six furlongs race is for horses which have been rated from 0 to 60
This is a one mile and one furlong handicap race for three-year-olds only which have been rated from 46 to 65 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 two mile and two furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 59 to 78 To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 75 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70
This is a seven furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 65 Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb.
This is a five furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 65 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
Total prize fund £8000 Seven Furlongs ( 7f 15yds ) for maiden two yrs old THE IRISH EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): I Jardine (34 wins from 287 runners, 12%) runs SPIRIT OF THE WOOD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Fahey (7 wins from 51 runners, 14%) runs SUPREME CLARETS
Longest Travellers: SUPREME CLARETS trained by R Fahey, SECRET TESTIMONY trained by D Carroll, MADAME KOKO trained by J & S Quinn - all Malton, 201 miles
1 BORN A STAR (IRE) (20) 9 7 (5)
B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Peace Royale (GER)
Owner: Future Champions, P Moorhead & Partner
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Breeder: Narola LLC
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE disc, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots and cap Form: 04
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-key debut and sent off 28/1 next time, he did at least show more when fourth of 5 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good) 20 days ago
2
SECRET TESTIMONY (GB) (35) 9 7 (1)
B g Time Test - Sea of Secrets (IRE)
Owner: Sapphire Print Solutions Ltd
Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton
Breeder: Sapphire Print Solutions Ltd
Sponsor: Sapphire Print Solutions Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE inverted triangle Form: 0
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 10 in maiden at Catterick (7f, good, 100/1) on debut 35 days ago Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Zak
3
SUDDENLY
I SEE (IRE) (-) 9 7 (8)
B c Ribchester (IRE) - Suddenly (GER)
Owner: Barbara & Alick Richmond
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Breeder: Kildaragh Stud
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Colours: PINK, RED disc, quartered cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 6. 25,000 gns yearling, Ribchester colt. Brother to smart winner up to 6f Flaming Rib Dam unraced half-sister to smart 11f-12.5f winner Savoir Vivre Newcomer for successful yard. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
4
SUPREME CLARETS
(IRE) (15) 9 7 (7)
Ch c Supremacy (IRE) - Ms Sasha Malia (IRE)
Owner: Mr A Tattersall & Partner
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
Breeder: Miss Eileen Farrelly
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: MAROON and LIGHT BLUE diabolo, halved sleeves, MAROON cap Form: 63
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt. 12/1, third of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, staying on well That was a step up on debut run and 7f can only help him. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
5
SPIRIT OF THE WOOD (IRE) (26) (2lb)
B c Wooded (IRE) - Alanannda (IRE)
Owner: Iain Jardine Racing Club
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Tommy Frisby
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
9 5 (3)
Colours: GREY, PINK and GREY halved sleeves, PINK cap Form: 3
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. 11/2, third of 9 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 26 days ago, clear of rest. Should progress from that pleasing debut so he’s a major player Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA RatingAndrew Mullen
6
YORKSHIRE QUEEN (GB) (-)
B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Alexandrite
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 19 and partner
Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Breeder: Alexandrite Partnership
Sponsor: Tattersalls
9 2 (2)
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 17. 20,000 gns yearling, Inns of Court filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Sandie’s Dream and winner up to 7.4f Princess Alex. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Oliver Stammers
Wheatley (3)
Joe Fanning
Oisin Orr
7
LANARRA (IRE) (18) (2lb) 9 0 (4)
B f Far Above (IRE) - Shushu Sugartown (IRE)
Owner: The Covenanters
Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
Breeder: Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED seams, WHITE sleeves, RED diamonds, ROYAL BLUE cap, RED stars Form: 40
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly. Seventh of 9 in maiden (150/1) at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Shane Gray
8
MADAME KOKO (GB) (35) (2lb) 9 0 (6)
Ch f Kameko (USA) - Lavetta
Owner: Horizon Thoroughbreds
Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Breeder: The Lavetta Partnership
Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
Colours: WHITE, ORANGE disc, WHITE sleeves, BLACK spots, ORANGE cap, BLACK spots Form: 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 16/1 and showed promise amidst obvious greenness when fifth of 10 in maiden at Catterick (7f, good) on debut 35 days ago, left with lot to do Will know more this time Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
2024 WINNER: LOVELY SPIRIT (IRE) 2 9 2 Oisin Orr 3-1 (Richard Fahey) 9 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
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Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Spirit of The Wood (IRE), 11-4 Supreme Clarets (IRE), 11-2 Suddenly I See (IRE), 9-1 Madame Koko (GB), 12-1 Born A Star (IRE), Yorkshire Queen (GB), 50-1 Lanarra (IRE),
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Race 2 3.00PM
Total prize fund £7000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for two yrs old
THE THOMSON BETHUNE NURSERY 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): K R Burke (30 wins from 110 runners, 27%) runs DINAMO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 96 runners, 9%) runs YOUFILLUPMYSENSES
Longest Traveller: TWIST OR STICK trained by A Haynes, Newmarket, 350 miles
1 HAVIN A FLYER (GB) (29)
B f Havana Grey - Nantosuelta (IRE)
Owner: JPR Investments
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
9 9 (4)
Colours: DARK BLUE, BEIGE stripe and armlets, hooped cap Form: 634
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 16/1 and hooded for first time, fourth of 8 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 29 days ago Progressing nicely with each run and opening mark looks within range
2 TENOR’S INN (IRE) (13)
Ch g Soldier’s Call - Suedehead
Owner: Racing Knights & Partner
Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton
Breeder: Mr James Waldron
Sponsor: Alexanders York
9 6 (6)
Colours: YELLOW, RED braces, diabolo on sleeves, RED cap Form: 04034
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 11 in nursery (12/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip That has to be a concern at this speed-favouring track. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 57
3
DAVORGE NATION (IRE) (13)
Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Blue Umbrella (IRE)
Owner: Miss Tracey Mann & Mr John Pinckney
Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton
Breeder: T. Boylan
Sponsor: Tote
9 6 (3)
Colours: WHITE, RED hoop, hooped sleeves, RED cap Form: 6560
TIMEFORM VIEW Headgear removed and finished tenth of 11 in nursery at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 20/1) 13 days ago Bounce back needed. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 14/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 57
4
DINAMO (IRE) (13)
B f Dandy Man (IRE) - J’Ouvert (IRE)
Owner: Future Champions & E Burke
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud
9 2 (2)
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE disc, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots and cap Form: 604140 D 1 wins £4187
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Thirsk in July. Ninth of 11 in nursery (11/2) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago and that victory remains something of a standout effort. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 53
5
TWIST OR STICK (GB) (8)
Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Sweet Gardenia
Owner: Miss Alice Haynes
Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket Breeder: Plantation Stud Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited
8 11 (1)
Colours: GREY, RED sleeves, GREY armlets Form: 50032
TIMEFORM VIEW Matched improvement shown at Chelmsford when second of 4 in nursery (13/2) at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) 8 days ago Can remain competitive Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 48 (-1) Rowan Scott
6
YOUFILLUPMYSENSES (IRE)
B f Bungle Inthejungle - Princess Banu
Owner: Barmyblades II
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: Rathasker Stud
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
(110) 8 8 (5)
Colours: RED and WHITE stripes, RED sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap Form: 056
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, last of 6 in maiden at Ripon (5f, good to firm). Off 110 days and now makes nursery debut. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/5/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 39
Kaiya Fraser
Alex Jary (5)
Zak
Wheatley (3)
Pierre-Louis Jamin
Amie
Waugh (3)
2024 WINNER: SOLAR BIRICZ (IRE) 2 9 1 Ben Robinson 9-2 (Brian Ellison) 8 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
HAVIN A FLYIN improved a chink in each of her three maiden starts and
mark, she looks the answer Twist Or Stick looks fairly
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Havin A Flyer (GB), 3-1 Twist Or Stick (GB), 4-1 Tenor’s Inn (IRE), 11-2 Dinamo (IRE), 12-1 Davorge Nation (IRE), 14-1 Youfillupmysenses (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
5
3
choice, ahead of Tenor’s Inn, who is likely yo be doing his best work late
MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE 13TH &14TH
KELSO RACECOURSE 17TH
AYR RACECOURSE
18TH, 19TH, 20TH &30TH
PERTH RACECOURSE
8TH,24TH&25TH
HAMILTON RACECOURSE
3RD 21ST 22ND &29TH
Race 3 3.30PM
Total prize fund £7000
Stalls: Inside
About one mile one furlong (8f abt 208yds) for three yrs old
THE AAB GROUP AND BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES 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): I Jardine (34 wins from 287 runners, 12%) runs NO NAY NEVERMIND
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 96 runners, 9%) runs MARRY THE NIGHT
Longest Travellers: DREAM ANGEL trained by R Fahey, AMIDST THE CHAOS trained by N Tinkler, MARRY THE NIGHT trained by T Easterby, DRUMCONDRA trained by D Carroll - all Malton, 201 miles
1
AMIDST THE CHAOS (IRE) (11)
Ch g Ghaiyyath (IRE) - School Run (IRE)
Owner: Have A Drink Partnership
Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton
Breeder: Ballyreddin Stud & Dcl
Sponsor: Alexanders York
9 9 (2)
Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW chevron, WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, YELLOW cap Form: 5041 1 wins £4396
TIMEFORM VIEW Big career best on fourth start when winning 7-runner handicap at Doncaster (8f, firm)
2
RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 65
11 days ago, all out. Can make presence felt up 3lb with good attitude displayed that day likely to hold him in good stead.
RUNNINSONOFAGUN (IRE)
B g Inns of Court (IRE) - High Society Lady (IRE)
Owner: Mr R. Nichol
Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle
Breeder: Ms O. Walsh
Sponsor: AKV Group Ltd
(9) 9 9 (4)
Colours: RED, LIGHT BLUE diamond, WHITE sleeves, RED cap, LIGHT BLUE diamond. Form: 0-02023 1 wins £9234
TIMEFORM VIEW Another sound effort when third of 9 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to firm, 7/2) 9 days ago Yet to win a race for these connections but arrives in good order
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 65
3
DREAM ANGEL (IRE) (27)
Ch f Far Above (IRE) - Infectious Dream (IRE)
Owner: Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
Breeder: Luke & Adam Morgan
9 9 (6)
Colours: BLACK, ORANGE stars, ORANGE and BLACK striped cap Form: 501630 1 wins £3925
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Wetherby in June Tenth of 13 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 27 days ago Eased in grade and return to turf in her favour Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 65
4
SHIELAS
WELL (IRE) (11)
B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Amchitka (IRE)
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 23
Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Breeder: Piercetown Stud
Sponsor: Tattersalls
9 8 (8)
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 213343 C 3 wins £11357
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner last year and added to tally at Ripon in June Third of 5 in handicap (7/2) at Ripon (12f, good to firm) 11 days ago, clear of rest. Took a bit of a grip up in trip on that occasion so this drop in distance probably in her favour
5
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 64
BALAYAGED (IRE) (14)
B f Belardo (IRE) - Looks Great
Owner: Two Goldfish & A Balloon
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Breeder: Aughamore Stud
Sponsor: Direct Charcoal Ltd
9 6 (3)
Colours: MAROON and YELLOW (halved), sleeves reversed, WHITE cap Form: 0-64355
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/3, last of 5 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 14 days ago Application of blinkers need to ger her back on track.
6
DRUMCONDRA (IRE) (39)
Ch g Showcasing - Foxy Loxy (IRE)
Owner: Mr Brian Chambers
Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton
Breeder: Newtown Anner Stud
Sponsor: Tote
9 1 (7)
Colours: WHITE, BLUE diamond, BLUE cap, WHITE diamond. Form: 04-500
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 8 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good to firm) 39 days ago Blinkered
Rowan Scott
Shane Gray
Oisin Orr
Sam James
7
MARRY THE NIGHT (GB) (18)
B g Advertise - Fen Breeze
Owner: Dubelem (Racing) Limited & Partner
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: Pantile Stud
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
9 0 (5)
Colours: BLACK, PINK seams, hooped sleeves and cap Form: 0-50061 1 wins £3140
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 7-runner handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm, 6/1) 18 days ago Unexposed at this sort of trip so another bold showing likely. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 56 Paul Mulrennan
8 NO NAY NEVERMIND (IRE) (7)
Ch f No Nay Never (USA) - Zain Art (IRE)
Owner: S Jones, L Donaldson, K Elliott & I Codd
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
8 13 (1)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE triple diamond, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN diamond. Form: 005603
TIMEFORM VIEW Good third of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to firm, 9/1) 7 days ago, likely to have finished closer still with a clear run. Up in trip and has to be taken very seriously having been eased 3lb Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 55 (+1)
2024 WINNER: MINERS GAMBLE (IRE) 3 9 3 Ben Robinson 6-1 (Brian Ellison) 11 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Blinkers worn first time by No 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Amidst The Chaos (IRE), 4-1 Marry The Night (GB), 9-2 No Nay Nevermind (IRE), 11-2 Runninsonofagun (IRE), 13-2 Shielas Well (IRE), 14-1 Balayaged (IRE), 20-1 Dream Angel (IRE), 40-1 Drumcondra (IRE)
NO NAY NEVERMIND isn’t totally straightforward but she’s been eased 3lb since producing a promising effort at Carlisle and given she also looks ready for this sort of trip, she has plenty in her favour Last-time-out winners Amidst The Chaos and Marry The Night head the opposition.
Mohammed Tabti (5)
Race 4 4.00PM
Total prize fund £20000
Stalls: Inside
Two miles about two furlongs (2m 2f abt 28yds) for four yrs old and upwards
THE PORTOBELLO CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516. (Penalty Value £10468) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (50 wins from 382 runners, 13%) runs TROJAN SUN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Goldie (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs TROJAN SUN
Longest Traveller: BASHFUL BOY trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 421 miles
1 BASHFUL BOY (IRE) (26) 9 9 9 (4)
B g Magician (IRE) - Bacheliere (USA)
Owner: Milldean Racing Syndicate
Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington
Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud
Sponsor: W & S Recycling
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevrons, WHITE and ROYAL BLUE quartered cap Form: 50-0034 8 wins £43557
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual-purpose performer who fared as well as could be expected from out of the handicap when fourth of 12 in handicap at Goodwood (20.4f, good) 26 days ago Shortlist material eased markedly in grade Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 77
2
SIMPLE STAR (IRE)
(19) 7 9 6 (7)
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Simple Elegance (USA)
Owner: Mrs D. Monteith
Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Breeder: Sunderland Holding INC Sponsor: Tote
Colours: DARK BLUE, RED hoops, striped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 30-0451 C 7 wins £33220
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 5-runner handicap at this course (12.5f, good to firm, 2/1) 19 days ago, doing better ridden with more restraint. Significantly back up in trip and this likeable type is a regular in this race Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 74
3
PAPER DOLL (IRE)
(15) 5 9 6 (6)
B m Australia - Sea of Heartbreak (IRE)
Owner: Mr Hugh Brunton
Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle
Breeder: Sunderland Holdings Inc
Sponsor: AKV Group Ltd
Colours: MAROON, DARK BLUE hoops and armlets Form: 362131 2 wins £9682
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (5/1) at Carlisle (14.2f, good) 15 days ago Shapes like a stayer so this trip probably within range at this venue Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 74
4 LUNAR POWER (IRE) (26)
Ch g Power - Dusty Moon
Owner: The Thick As Thieves Syndicate
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Grange Stud
7 9 1 (8)
Colours: BLACK and YELLOW stripes, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 0-04422 5 wins £42049
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, good second of 5 in handicap at this C&D (good) 26 days ago, very much having run of race Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 69
5
CLAN CHIEFTAIN (GB) (15)
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Pink Symphony
Owner: Leitch & Stephen
Trainer: Jackie Stephen, Melrose
Breeder: Mrs Fitri Hay
5 9 0 (2)
Colours: WHITE, RED stars, WHITE sleeves, RED cap Form: 0443-00 1 wins £4104
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Well-beaten last of 8 to Paper Doll in handicap at Carlisle (14.2f, good, 100/1) 15 days ago Up in trip STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 12/8/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference late-on. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 68 Shane Gray
6
TROJAN
SUN
(GB) (26)
B g Sun Central (IRE) - Morena Park
Owner: Mrs Michele Craig & Jim Goldie
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Elusive Bloodstock
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
5 8 9 (1)
Colours: PINK, ROYAL BLUE chevrons and armlets Form: 536014 CD BF 3 wins £18842
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in July. 6/5, fourth of 5 in handicap at this C&D (good) 26 days ago, unsuited by way race developed in what was a slowly-run race Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 63
Elizabeth Gale (5)
Sam James
Rowan Scott
Paul Mulrennan
7
ELEMENTAL EYE (GB)
B g Expert Eye - Time On
Owner: The Cricketers
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: W. & R. Barnett Ltd
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
(26) 4 8 8 (5)
Colours: YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE diamonds, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets and diamond on cap Form: 632213 1 wins £3402
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark at Redcar in July. 15/8, third of 5 in handicap at this C&D (good) 26 days ago, like reopposing Trojan Sun unsuited by how the race developed. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 62 Andrew Mullen
8
STAND STRONG (GB) (26)
Ch g Cracksman - Summer Flower (IRE)
Owner: A. Whillans, W. Orr, C Spark, J Wright
Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Godolphin
Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
5 8 5 (3)
Colours: BLACK, RED hoops, BLACK sleeves, RED cap Form: 042051 1 wins £3977
TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, relished step up in trip when winning 7-runner handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 26 days ago, staying on well having overcome interference Could have more to come as a stayer Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 59
2024 WINNER: TROJAN SUN 4 7 13 Amie Waugh 7-1 (Jim Goldie) 8 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Visor worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6, 7. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Simple Star (IRE), 5-1 Stand Strong (GB), 11-2 Paper Doll (IRE), 6-1 Bashful Boy (IRE), Elemental Eye (GB), 7-1 Trojan Sun (GB), 8-1 Lunar Power (IRE), 50-1 Clan Chieftain (GB)
A bunch to view positively but this represents a significant drop in class for BASHFUL BOY having contested the staying handicap at Glorious Goodwood 4 weeks ago and back on his correct mark, he rates a major player Stand Strong is at the other end of the weights but he’s arriving on the up, while Trojan Sun and Elemental Eye were both unsuited by the slow pace in the same C&D race latest.
Rhys Elliott (5)
23rd - 31st August 2025
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5 4.35PM
Total prize fund £7000
for four yrs old and upwards
SHIPPING COMPANY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS
RACE STATS Race
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (50 wins from 382 runners, 13%) runs IGNAC LAMAR and SPUN TO GOLD
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Goldie (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs IGNAC LAMAR and SPUN TO GOLD
Weightwatcher: MONHAMMER won off a handicap mark of 64, his rating is now down 15lb to 49.
Longest Traveller: FLETCHERS DREAM trained by A Brown, Malton, 201 miles
B g Kingman - Promising Lead
Owner: A Slack and D Coppola
Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd
Sponsor: Tote, Messrs G.A.Slack
Colours: WHITE, MAROON chevrons, MAROON sleeves, WHITE diamonds, WHITE cap, MAROON diamond. Form: 500140 C D 8 wins £33945
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win here in July. 17/2 and visored for first time, seventh of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to soft) 23 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers back on and this is a slight drop in class Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 64
2
HIGHLAND OLLY
(GB) (9) 4 9 9 (10)
B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Roxy Star (IRE)
Owner: Evan M Sutherland & G Tuer
Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Breeder: Mrs D. J. James
Colours: WHITE, RED inverted triangle, hooped sleeves and cap Form: 014644 CD 2 wins £7065
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Nottingham in May. Cheekpieces on for first time, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 9 days ago Same mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 64
3
KEEP ME STABLE (IRE)
B m Galileo Gold - Sketching
Owner: The Hon Miss Heather Galbraith
Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Sponsor: North Allerton Racing
(16) 5 9 9 (2)
Colours: WHITE and ROYAL BLUE (halved), BLACK sleeves, WHITE spots, BLACK cap Form: 241113 CD 7 wins £25280
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a Musselburgh hat-trick over this distance in July. 3/1, shaped as though still in form when third of 10 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good) 16 days ago 1lb lower and her claims are fairly obvious Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 64
4
FLETCHERS DREAM (GB)
B g Advertise - Poet’s Princess
Owner: The Jocks And The Geordies II
Trainer: Alan Brown, Malton
Breeder: Paul & Catriona Brocklehurst Bloodstock
Sponsor: Jolly Media Marketing
(26) 4 9 8 (3)
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, GREY hoop, GREY and LIGHT GREEN chevrons on sleeves, check cap Form: 001000 CD 3 wins £12514
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in June but that a standout effort this season. 16/1 and blinkered for first time, tenth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 26 days ago Visor back on and return to this venue may help Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 63
5 FRONT GUNNER (IRE) (68)
Ch g Calyx - Nidhaal (IRE)
Owner: Ms J Bianco & Mr G Wood
Trainer: Ann Duffield, Leyburn
Breeder: Newstead Breeding
Sponsor: Sims Suzuki
4 9 4 (5)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE stars, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, PINK stars, PINK cap, LIGHT BLUE stars Form: 010-301 D 2 wins £6123
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off a well-backed 11/4 and bounced back to form in no uncertain terms when winning 9-runner handicap at Redcar (7f, firm) 68 days ago, having run of race 2lb rise shouldn’t prevent a bold follow-up bid. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 59
6 SPUN TO GOLD (USA) (18)
B g Justify (USA) - Rumplestiltskin (IRE)
Owner: Belgate Racing Limited
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Flaxman Holdings Ltd
Sponsor: Gatehouse Property Management Limited
4 9 3 (1)
Colours: WHITE and BLACK stripes, BLACK sleeves, WHITE spots Form: 000105 D 2 wins £7389
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Ayr in July. 13/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago on what was his first crack at sprinting.
Sam James
Harrison Shaw
Tommie Jakes (5)
Barry McHugh
David Nolan
Paul Mulrennan
7
AHAMOMENT (IRE)
B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Taispeantas (IRE)
Owner: D P Van Der Hoeven & D G Pryde
Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Breeder: Mr Robert Lynch
Sponsor: Tote
(25) 6 9 2 (6)
Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW hoops, YELLOW and PURPLE striped sleeves, hooped cap Form: 4-20050 CD 4 wins £15230
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 22/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 25 days ago Should be at peak fitness now. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 57
8
CHIEFMAN (GB) (9)
Ch g Cracksman - Midst
Owner: Bruce ,Gillies and Smith
Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
Breeder: Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd
4 8 9 (7)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 000063 1 wins £4710
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Third of 5 in handicap (66/1) at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago, having run of race Something to find on form. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 50
9
MONHAMMER (GB)
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Soviet Terms
Owner: Jackton Racing Club
Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Breeder: Genesis Green Stud Ltd And Thurso Ltd
Sponsor: North Allerton Racing
(9) 7 8 8 (8)
Colours: YELLOW, RED chevron, diamonds on sleeves and cap Form: 0-06062 CD 4 wins £14239
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 33/1, second of 5 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago, running on. That wasn’t a strong handicap by any means Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 49 (+4)
10
IGNAC LAMAR (IRE) (26)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Bratislava
Owner: Let’s Be Lucky Racing 35 & Adam Scott
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: John Grogan
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
5 8 7 (4)
Colours: BLACK, RED triple diamond, sleeves and diamond on cap Form: 031555 D 5 wins £22855
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Hamilton in May. 10/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good) 26 days ago, slowly away on what was his first run following latest breathing operation. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 48
2024 WINNER: SHOWTIME MAHOMES 5 9 10 Sam James 9-2 (Grant Tuer) 10 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 1. Visor worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Keep Me Stable (IRE), 11-2 Front Gunner (IRE), 15-2 Highland Olly (GB), Monhammer (GB), 10-1 Spun To Gold (USA), 14-1 Detective
Connor Beasley
Andrew Mullen
Shay Farmer (7)
FIXTURELIST 2026
January
THURS 1 TUES 6
31
February
1
July
August
March
April
15 FRI 20 SAT 4 SUN 12 WED 29
May
September
October
June
THURS 21 FRI 5 SAT 6 MON 22
TUES 30
November
December
TUES 21 FRI 31 FRI 7 MON 24 TUES 25 SAT 12 WED 30 MON 12 WED 4 FRI 27 MON7 MON21
Total prize fund £10000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for four yrs old and upwards
THE HUTCHEON MEARNS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS No Horse
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (50 wins from 382 runners, 13%) runs THUNDERSTORM KATIE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 96 runners, 9%) runs HAPPIER
Weightwatcher: ZUFFOLO won off a handicap mark of 65, his rating is now down 7lb to 58.
Longest Traveller: ARAIFJAN trained by M Herrington, Willoughton, 260 miles
1 MATCH PLAY (GB) (12) 5 9 9 (7)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Corazon Canarias (FR)
Owner: Chris Priestley & Partners
Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow
Breeder: Branton Court Stud
Colours: WHITE and BLACK stripes, WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE stars, BLACK cap Form: 321302 D BF 4 wins £18594
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Pontefract in June 2/1, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, firm) 12 days ago, going freely and no extra close home Eases in grade here Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 65
2
ORBITAL
CHIME
(GB) (15) 5 9 9 (10)
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Simmie (IRE)
Owner: Making Headway Racing, Cassie and Wilson
Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels
Breeder: Dance Thoroughbreds
Sponsor: Katie Scott Racing Syndicate
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, YELLOW cap Form: 4-05350 1 wins £4536
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good) 15 days ago Others more persuasive despite falling mark. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 65
3
HAPPIER (IRE) (15) 5 9 5 (2)
B m Profitable (IRE) - Joy For Life
Owner: Reality Partnerships XX
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: Century Farms
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
Colours: YELLOW, RED disc, YELLOW sleeves, RED stars, RED cap Form: 000613 D 3 wins £11490
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Catterick in August and creditable third of 6 in follow-up bid at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago Raised further 2lb Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 61
4
IRISH DANCER (IRE) (9)
Ch g Galileo Gold - Catamaran (IRE)
Owner: Mr P. Ziegler
Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Sponsor: T L Inns Ltd
5 9 3 (1)
Colours: ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN chevron, EMERALD GREEN and ORANGE hooped sleeves and cap Form: 122110 D 4 wins £15544
TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins from 10 runs this year Seventh of 8 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to firm, 10/1) 9 days ago, possibly amiss Turned out quickly and likely to bounce back given overall profile STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 18/8/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 59
5
ZUFFOLO (IRE) (30)
B g Bungle Inthejungle - Red Red Rose
Owner: R R D Saunders and Partner
Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington
Breeder: Mrs Anne Marie Burns
Sponsor: Denton Hall Racing Ltd
5 9 2 (5)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE halved sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW quartered cap Form: 006032 D 5 wins £18914
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable 3 1/2 lengths second of 7 to Royal Duke in handicap (9/4) at Ayr (5f, good) 30 days ago Headstrong sort but this track will suit. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 58
6
ROYAL
DUKE (GB) (18) 4 9 1 (9)
B g Music Master - Royal Duchess
Owner: Mr Steve Dick
Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
Breeder: Mr Steve Dick
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW star, YELLOW sleeves, PURPLE diamonds, PURPLE cap, YELLOW star Form: 560612 CD 2 wins £7327
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Ayr in July. Good second of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago having been raised 9lb for that emphatic win. Can make presence felt in current mood. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 57
David Nolan
Sam James
Amie Waugh (3)
Harry Smith (7)
Connor Beasley
Rhys Elliott (5)
7
THUNDERSTORM KATIE (GB) (5)
4 9 1 (4)
B f Muhaarar - Firenze (in 5lb ex)
Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Mr & Mrs P. & J. Hopper, Mrs M. Morris
Sponsor: Chris’s House
Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 041141 D 3 wins £12561
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back Ayr winner this summer and produced a career best when winning 7-runner handicap (7/2) at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 5 days ago Carries penalty but unexposed over 5f and she’s a huge player Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 52 (+6)
8
GOLDEN RAINBOW (GB) (40)
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Stereophonic (IRE)
Owner: Holmfirth Racing
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Minster Stud & Stratford Place Stud
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
6 8 13 (11)
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW chevrons on sleeves Form: 023306 D 8 wins £28256
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixth of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good to soft, 14/1) 40 days ago. Visor back on returned to the minimum trip Engaged 3.20 Musselburgh Tuesday. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 55
9
POCKLEY (GB) (18)
B g Shalaa (IRE) - Wanting (IRE)
Owner: Mr William Burns & Miss L.A. Perratt
Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Breeder: Wood Hall Stud Sponsor: North Allerton Racing
7 8 10 (6)
Colours: BLACK and WHITE check, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 465050 D 9 wins £44153
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 13 runs this year 14/1, last of 7 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago, hampered so that run easy to excuse Cheekpieces replace usual blinkers
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 52
10 ARAIFJAN
(GB) (12) 8 8 6 (3)
Ch g Kyllachy - Light Hearted
Owner: Mrs H. Lloyd-Herrington
Trainer: Michael Herrington, Willoughton
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: DARK BLUE, BEIGE hollow box. Form: 336422 D 7 wins £30599
TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty three runs since last win in 2023. 13/2, creditable second of 7 in minor event at Yarmouth (6f, firm) 12 days ago This is tougher back in a handicap but his consistency at this level is hard to knock. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 48
11
BLACKCURRENT (GB) (32)
B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Mamounia (IRE)
Owner: Mr S Pedersen, Mr S McMillan, Mr A Brown
Trainer: Alan Brown, Malton Breeder: Burton Agnes Stud Co Ltd
9 8 5 (8)
Colours: WHITE, RED armlets, quartered cap Form: 050100 D 10 wins £31112
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Beverley in May. Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (5f) 32 days ago Visor back on. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 47 Shay Farmer (7)
2024 WINNER: ETERNAL SUNSHINE 4 9 6 Paul Mulrennan 13-8 (Jim Goldie) 9 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Blinkers worn by No 5. Visor worn by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 9, 10. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Thunderstorm Katie (GB), 11-2 Zuffolo (IRE), 6-1 Match Play (GB), 13-2 Royal Duke (GB), 9-1 Happier (IRE), Araifjan (GB), 12-1 Irish Dancer (IRE), 25-1 Orbital Chime (GB), 28-1 Golden Rainbow (GB), Blackcurrent (GB), 33-1 Pockley (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
THUNDERSTORM KATIE proved a revelation dropped to 5f when adding to her summer tally at Hamilton on Friday and unexposed over the minimum trip representing a yard with an enviable record with these types, she can defy a penalty. Royal Duke and Zuffolo occupied the first 2 spots at Ayr last month and both can remain competitive
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THUNDERSTORM KATIE 2.ZUFFOLO (IRE) 3.ROYAL DUKE
Paul Mulrennan
Mohammed Tabti (5)
Kaiya Fraser
Andrew Mullen
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