It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to BoyleSports Lockinge with Ladies Day for the first year of our exciting new partnership with Newbury Racecourse.
As Ireland’s largest independent bookmaker, we are proud to be the title sponsor of Newbury’s Group 1 flat contest, the BoyleSports Lockinge Stakes until 2027 This prestigious race has a rich history in flat racing, and we are thrilled to play a part in supporting its continued success. At BoyleSports, we are passionate about bringing exciting and world-class racing experiences to fans, and the Lockinge Stakes perfectly aligns with our commitment to the sport. Last year’s renewal produced a shock result with the John & Thady Gosden-trained 22/1 shot, Audience, recording a dominant victory and we hope for similar excitement today.
BoyleSports is steeped in horseracing heritage with an extensive sponsorship portfolio in Ireland that includes the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse, which offers the largest prize pot of any race on the Irish National Hunt calendar.
BoyleSports has 390 shops in Ireland and the UK, with our retail presence continuing to grow on this side of the Irish Sea, we look forward to welcoming you to one of our shops soon
I wish you all a very enjoyable day.
Vlad Kaltenieks CEO, BoyleSports
Good afternoon and a very warm welcome to our flagship Group 1 raceday, BoyleSports Lockinge with Ladies Day.
We’re delighted to welcome BoyleSports to the Racecourse and I would like to thank them for their valued partnership and involvement in this prestigious day. It’s a pleasure to have the BoyleSports team with us and we look forward to building a strong and lasting relationship
My extended thanks also go to our partners: Sky Sports Racing, Highclere Castle Gin, Trade Nation, Childwickbury Stud, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and World Pool. All eight races on today’s card feature in the World Pool, offering racegoers access to huge international pools by betting through the Tote Our sincere thanks to the Hong Kong Jockey Club for their support in making this possible.
Today’s racing looks as competitive as ever with a bumper £925,000 of prize money on offer across the day’s eight races. The much-loved BoyleSports Lockinge Stakes takes centre stage with legends such as Frankel, Baaeed, and Palace Pier all featuring on the race’s esteemed roll of honour.
The BoyleSports Lockinge Stakes provides the first opportunity for the older milers to gain Group 1 glory and this year’s renewal looks like a brilliant contest with three classic winners amongst the eight-runner field. The locally trained Rosallion looks the one to beat, but the Godolphinowned Notable Speech will be hoping to provide his connections with their 10th success in this race
As always, there’s plenty to look forward to today including live music, a punters’ panel, trips to the start, on-the-spot style prizes, and the return of the Sequoia Hair and Beauty Marquee, where racegoers can enjoy complimentary hair and beauty treatments courtesy of Sequoia Hair.
To round off the day in style, the dynamic duo of Lovely Laura and DJ Ben Santiago have jetted in from Ibiza to bring the summer vibes to our afterparty live after the last race at approximately 5pm!
2025’s our biggest ever year of music with four music racedays in the calendar, including Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Ella Henderson (Saturday 19th July), Bjorn Again (Friday 15th August), Clean Bandit (Saturday 16th August), and James Bay (Saturday 20th September). Discounted Early Bird tickets and hospitality packages are available for a limited time via our website.
Finally, I would like to thank all our racegoers for joining us today. I hope you have an enjoyable afternoon and that we will see you again soon for more summer racing.
Shaun Hinds Chief Executive Newbury
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How To Bet
There are plenty of ways to bet at Newbury – you can either bet with the bookmakers in the ‘ring’ in front of the Grandstand and the Crafty Filly, at one of the many Totepool kiosks or in one of our Betting Shops, located on the ground floor of the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand and the Berkshire Stand. Here’s a step-by-step guide of what to do:
1. Select your horse and note its name and racecard number.
2. Choose your bet –‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are the two most common types:
• ‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
• ‘Each-way’ is when you place two bets in one: one for your horse to come first, the other for it to be placed. Therefore £2 each-way = £4 total bet.
• What qualifies as a ‘place’ depends on the number of runners: between two and four runners - first place only; between five and seven runners - first and second place; eight runners and over - first three places; 16 runners and over (handicaps only) - first four places.
• The place part of the bet will be paid out at a fraction of the odds, usually a quarter or a fifth - this varies depending on the bookmaker, so check if you are unsure!
3. Decide the amount, also known as the stake that you are comfortable to bet.
4. Choose your outlet and place your bet e.g. “£2 win on number three” or “£2 each-way on number six”.
5. If your horse has won, wait to hear “weighed in” over the public address system and then go and collect any winnings!
6. Got so swept up you forgot to collect your cash? There are details of how to collect winning slips after the raceday on our terms and conditions page near the back of the racecard.
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8 AUDIENCE(GB)(36) 5 9 2 (5) BHA121
BgIffraaj-Ladyship(OasisDream)
CheveleyParkStud
J RobertHavlin
John&ThadyGosden,Newmarket 1/16223Br CheveleyParkStudLimited S CheveleyParkStudLimited
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved since being gelded and fitted with a hood, winning a 7f Group 3 at Newmarket on his 2023 reappearance.SecondinGroup2companyatYorkandDoncaster(both7f)attheendofthesummerbutbelow-formthirdinNewmarketGroup 2finalstart.STEWARDSNOTE:Followingitsrunon13/10/2023itwasreportedthatthehorsehungleft-handedthroughout TFRHHIII
Experience all the fabulous entertainment we have on offer today!
Sequoia Hair & Beauty Tent
Visit the Sequoia Hair & Beauty marquee in the Grandstand Enclosure, where you can enjoy complimentary hair and beauty treatments to keep you feeling and looking fresh.
Punters’ Panel
Don’t miss out on hearing from our panel of experts in the Parade Ring.
Timing: 12:15pm
Live Music
There will be live music across the Racecourse including our roaming brass band who are sure to get you dancing!
Trips To The Start
Get up close to the action and join ex jockey Daryl Jacob on trips to the start where you can see the horses sprint out of the stalls! Meet 20 minutes before the race at the designated meeting point, left hand side of the weighing room in the Grandstand Enclosure This is on a first come first served basis.
1:05pm for the 1:25pm race 3:25pm for the 3:45pm race 4:00pm for the 4:20pm race
FA Cup Viewing Zone
For football fans, the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace will be broadcast live across the Racecourse. Kick-off is at 4:30pm in the dedicated BoyleSports FA Cup Viewing Zone, located at the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand.
Highclere Castle Gin Tasting
Official Premium Gin partner, Highclere Castle Gin will be offering samples today to Owners and Trainers in the OLBG Owners’ Club.
Equine Art
Equine artist, Liz Armstrong, will be displaying her pieces, originals and limited edition prints on the first floor of the Berkshire Stand.
After Party With
See the dynamic duo of saxophonist Lovely Laura and DJ Ben Santiago as they perform live after the last race, bringing everyone the Ibiza summer vibes
Timing: Approx. 5:05pm
Wild Idol is a vibrant and naturally alcohol-free sparkling alternative to wine, hand-crafted from a superior blend of grapes by expert winemakers. Enjoy free samples from their stand located next to Many Clouds bar.
Quiet Zone
Want some peace and quiet? Head to our Quiet Zone next to the Paddock Bar. This is an alcohol-free zone with toilets adjacent
Shuttle Bus
From 6:30pm we will have a free shuttle bus running from Eastern Entrance to Newbury Bus Station until 8:30pm.
WHAT’S ON
Experience all the fabulous entertainment we have on offer today!
Signature Style
We will be dishing out on the spot prizes across the day to those racegoers who are looking fabulous with Parkway Shopping goody bags! There will be shopping vouchers, raceday tickets and beauty vouchers on offer, so keep an eye out for our style team!
Butterfly Hats
Local Berkshire milliners Michelle Boyt and Amanda Denton will be on the ground floor of the Berkshire Stand where you will be able to find a huge range of hats on display. Select from ready to wear items or have a bespoke creation made to your own specification - perhaps even in your own racing colours.
The Rhododendron Garden
Located in the Grandstand Enclosure, our Rhododendron Garden is well worth a visit.
Meet A Retired Racehorse
Come and meet Maherlvous, our equine ambassador - visit the stable next to the Eastern Entrance before the first race.
Aston Martin are located in the Premier Enclosure showcasing some of their latest models. Head over to take a look today!
Many Racing enthusiasts will be aware of an industry-wide project currently underway to update and modernise the Weighing Room facilities at UK racecourses.
Here at Newbury we have been working on our plan for some time and I am delighted to announce that this weekend will see the new facilities become operational for the first time.
Our Weighing Room is located in the Berkshire Stand which itself dates back to the 1990s and just by looking at it you can see that it is quite a complicated building by modern standards. Consequently, the layout of the Weighing Room area had a number of constraints and so the task to bring it up to date was quite significant. Work began immediately after our Spring Trials meeting in April to redesign and reconfigure the space.
This work has involved demolishing internal walls, reconfiguring heating, ventilation and electrics, building new walls and corridors to create a dedicated Valet room and the installation of a new washroom area. The work has continued at pace over weekends and bank holidays and was finished on Wednesday evening in time for racing this weekend.
Although now operational, the job is not yet fully finished. There are further refinements to be made in the coming weeks and months as we aim to further enhance the facilities for our professional athletes and all the people who come to do their work in the Weighing Roomwhile we all enjoy the action on the course
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Racing staff and racecourse staff are wearing green ribbons today to show their commitment to raising awareness and ending the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
Racing Welfare is committed to providing accessible, tailored mental health and wellbeing support services to all of racing’s workforce.
We offer confidential support through Racing’s Support Line 0800 6300 443 www.racingwelfare.co.uk
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THE SKY SPORTS RACING ASTON PARK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)
Leading course trainer (20-25): W Haggas (44 wins from 211 runners, 21%) runs AL AASY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (10 wins from 32 runners, 31%) runs AL AASY LongestTravellers:ALAASYtrainedbyWHaggas,TABLETALKtrainedbyTClover,COURAGEMONAMItrainedby J&TGosden,ELCORDOBEStrainedbyCAppleby,RAJARAJAtrainedbyDMSimcock,allNewmarket,112miles.
BgSeaTheStars(IRE)-Kitcara(Shamardal(USA))
ShadwellEstateCompanyLtd
Br SunderlandHoldingInc.
TIMEFORM VIEW Highly-talented veteran who comes from off the pace Landed Group 3 at Goodwood and GeoffreyFreeratthiscourselastsummer GainedyetanotherwinatthislevelinGordonRichardsStakesatSandown onreturn3weeksagoandanotherboldbidlooksonthecardsunderapenalty(wonthisin2021)
TIMEFORM VIEW Found the Derby all too much but back on track with his sights lowered, relishing the increaseintripwhenlandingthevaluableMelroseHandicapatYorkinAugust.Madeafinereturnwhenjust deniedinC&DGroup3,finishing2lengthsaheadofSunway.Mustberespected. TFRHHHHI
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 (EXACTA)
Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No 5.
BettingForecast:11-4King’sGambit(IRE),9-2AlAasy(IRE),Sunway(FR),5-1ElCordobes(IRE), 15-2 Tabletalk (IRE), 16-1 Courage Mon Ami (GB), 18-1 Eydon (IRE), 200-1 Raja Raja (GB)
Race Summary: A competitive Group 3 and SUNWAY makes the most appeal with his reappearance under his belt having placed in a couple of Classics last year. The classy Al Aasy isaserialwinneratthislevelsomustbefeared,whiletheunexposedElCordobesmaygetthe run of things so isn’t taken lightly
Leadingcoursetrainer(20-25): ABalding(34winsfrom266runners,13%)runs BERKSHIREWHISPER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A O’brien (19 wins from 48 runners, 40%) runs IDES OF MARCH Longest Traveller: IDES OF MARCH trained by A O’brien, Ireland.
S BerkshireParts&PanelsLtd,SoloRefinishSolutionsLtd
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in 3 of his 4 starts thus far (all on AW) and found further improvement when taking 14-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f, 9/2) 29 days ago. More on plate, upped
Br MildmayBloodstockLtd S WathnanRacing,DamsaHoldingCompanyW.L.L TIMEFORMVIEW€210,000breeze-uppurchasewhomadeit2-2whenseeingoffacoupleofpromisingsorts atHaydock(6f)inSeptember However,limitationsseeminglyexposedinMiddleParklaterthatmonthand facesastifftaskinthiscompany.
Br PhoenixThoroughbredsLimited TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner as a juvenile who matched pick of his form when 1/2-length second of 6 in listed race at Navan (5.8f, soft) on return 21 days ago Likely more to come yet and holds strong claims.
Br ThomasFoy&LopedeVegaSyndicate
TIMEFORM VIEW Lingfield winner in November who has upped his game in a couple of starts this
TIMEFORMVIEWMadewinningdebutatNewmarketlastsummerbuthasdisappointedinbothstartssince and has plenty to prove in this sort of company. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/4/2025 it was reportedthatthehorserantoofree TFRHIIII 8
BcMehmas(IRE)-Camisole(USA)(Redoute’sChoice(AUS))
SheikhRashidDalmookAlMaktoum RichardFahey,Malton
Br ElwickStud
TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start as a juvenile at Ayr and made it 2 from 2 when taking 8-runner novice at Pontefract (6f, good) on return 39 days ago. Remains open to improvement but asked a much bigger questionhere. TFRHHIII 9 SYMBOLOFHONOUR(GB)(15) 9
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed with each start as a juvenile, culminating with success at Yarmouth in September and improved again when excellent neck second of 12 in listed race at Chelmsford City (6f) onreturn16daysago Sheremainslowmileageandlookssuretogowellagain.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11 (EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn by No 6.
2024: ELITE STATUS 3 9 2 Clifford Lee 13-2 (K R Burke) 14 ran
BettingForecast:9-4IdesofMarch(IRE),6-1SayidahDariyan(IRE),13-2SymbolofHonour(GB), 10-1 Hold A Dream (IRE), 14-1 Berkshire Whisper (IRE), Defence Minister (GB), 16-1 Noble Champion (IRE), 18-1 Caburn (IRE), Strong Warrior (GB), 25-1 Andesite (GB), 50-1 Righthere Rightnow (FR)
RaceSummary:ThiscangotoIDESOFMARCH,whogotbackontheupwhensecondonhis reappearancelastmonthandmayhavemoretoofferyet.HoldADreamandSayidahDariyan both arrive on the back of improved efforts and are feared most 1-2-3: 1.IDES
Leading course trainer (20-25): A Balding (34 wins from 266 runners, 13%) runs QUAI DE BETHUNE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A O’brien (19 wins from 48 runners, 40%) runs GENEALOGY Longest Traveller: GENEALOGY trained by A O’brien, Ireland.
1
NEBRAS(GB)(15)
ChcDubawi(IRE)-PrincessLoulou(IRE)(Pivotal)
MrImadAlsagar John&ThadyGosden,Newmarket
Br BlueDiamondStudFarm(UK)Ltd S BlueDiamondStudFarm
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to connections’ Nashwa and made a winning start to career in a 1m Newmarket maiden last autumn. Beaten at short odds in 1m Southwell novice on reappearance but back on the up when 3lengthssecondtoAlpineTrailin11/4mNewmarketlistedrace(good;ErnstBlofeldthird)15daysago. TFR
TIMEFORM VIEW Wootton Bassett colt who confirmed debut promise when winning 13-runner maiden at Punchestown(1m,good)inSeptember 63/4lengthsfifthof6totostablemateDelacroixin1mNewmarketGroup3on final2-y-ostart.Amarkof96demandsasmartperformancebutnosurprisewereheuptothetask TFRHHHII
TIMEFORM VIEW Pinatubo colt made a winning debut at Southwell in December and better form when placed in conditions events at Kempton (1m) and over C&D this spring. An opening mark of 95 demands improvementbutmaynothavereachedhislimitafter3starts.
TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 starts over 7f, finding the line coming just too soon in Wolverhampton novice on reappearance Takesabigstepupintripherebutheissuretostayfurtherandtheyard’sgoodrecordinthis makeshimamustfortheshortlist Hoodedfirsttime. TFRHHHHI
TIMEFORM VIEW Kameko gelding has shown much improved form stepped up in trip/fitted with a tonguetie,showingagoodattitudetolandahandicapoverthistripatNewmarket(goodtofirm)13daysago Shouldremainverycompetitiveaftera4lbrise. TFRHHHHI
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 (EXACTA)
Hood worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. 2024: KING’S GAMBIT (IRE) 3 9 3 William Buick 7-2 (Harry Charlton) 13 ran
F Betting Forecast: 5-1 Nebras (GB), 11-2 Asmen Warrior (IRE), 6-1 Wave Rider (GB), 17-2 Ernst Blofeld (IRE), Lightening Mann (GB), 9-1 Circus of Rome (GB), 10-1 Saddadd (IRE), 11-1 Genealogy (GB), 18-1 Quai de Bethune (FR), 40-1 Law of Design (IRE)
Race Summary: Always a strong 3-y-o handicap CIRCUS OF ROME shaped well in what was likely a good handicap at Sandown last month and might be worth chancing with the Richard Hughes team continuing in form The Charlton stable has a good record in this race soWaveRiderhastobeinterestnowmovingintohisfirsthandicaponthebackof3promising runs in novices over shorter trips. Asmen Warrior is another who has built a solid platform for handicaps and completes the shortlist
1-2-3: 1.CIRCUS OF
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11-YEARTRENDSR FOR THE BOYLESPORTS
PREVIOUS GROUP 1 WINNER 8/11 4
FOUR-YEAR-OLDS 8/11
RATING OF 114 OR HIGHER 11/11
TOP TWO IN THE BETTING 8/11 TOP 3 LAST TIME 8/11
The BoyleSports Lockinge Stakes Roll Of Honour
FIVEFAMOUSWINNERS OFTHEBOYLESPORTSLOCKINGESTAKES
PALL MALL (1958)
The winner of the first running of the Lockinge Stakes cemented an enduring association between his owner Queen Elizabeth II and Newbury Racecourse, which she continued to visit annually. Pall Mall won the race just weeks after springing an upset to land the 2,000 Guineas. He became the first of only three dual winners when gaining a second Lockinge victory in 1959.
FRANKEL (2012)
BRIGADIER GERARD (1972)
One of the greatest racehorses ever tocompete in Britain graced Newbury in 1972 when he began his four-year-old campaign with a comfortable defeat of Grey Mirage in the Lockinge. He remained unbeaten until August that year when he suffered the one and only defeat of a brilliant 18 race career at the hands of Roberto in the International Stakes at York.
Theworld’shighestratedracehorsepaidhissecond visittoNewbury,wherehehadwontheGreenham Stakes the previous year, and triumphed in the fashion to which the public had become accustomed, winning by a five length margin. This wasachieveddespitebeingthesubjectofaninjury scare a few weeks earlier which had threatened to put his career in the balance. It was the first of five Group 1 successes in 2012 which ended at Ascot in theChampionStakesbeforehewasretiredtostud with a perfect record of 14 victories.
BAAEED (2022)
Winner of the 2022 renewal of the Lockinge Stakes, Baaeed arrived at Newbury as the one to beat and won with ease, going clear by over three lengths.Hehadanumberofwinscomingintothe Lockinge-includingtheQueenElizabethIIStakes -andfollowinghistriumphatNewburyhesecured more such as the Juddmonte International Stakes atYork.Heonlysufferedonedefeatinelevenruns.
AUDIENCE (2024)
The 2024 Lockinge produced what was for many, a surprise victor as Audience belied his odds of 22/1 to score an impressive victory, his first at Group 1 level. Representing the Gosden-yard, the thenfive-year-oldhadbeensolidtheseasonprior, scoring in the Criterion at Newmarket before roundingouttheyearwithatrioofplacedefforts. Having not raced in 218 days when lining up here, mosteyeswereelsewhere,butwithRobertHavlin onboard, Audience looked fantastic, easily going clear over two furlongs out and always doing enough thereafter to hold on to the win.
THE BOYLESPORTS LOCKINGE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1)
Fancy That: J & T Gosden won this race in 2021 and 2024. The stable runs LEAD ARTIST today. Longest Traveller: FALLEN ANGEL trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 245 miles.
Br MeonValleyStud S WilliamKnightRacingLtd
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who was a respectable third in a 1m Ascot listed race 17 days ago but there’snothinginhisrecordtothinkhe’llbeuptothetaskhere.
TIMEFORM VIEW Won Group 3s over 1m at Glorious Goodwood and 9f at Newmarket in a progressive 3-y-ocampaign.Somethingcan’thavebeenrightwhenwellheldbehindDancingGeminiandTamfanain theGroup2SandownMileonreappearance24daysago
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (beat Rosallion) and Sussex Stakes at Goodwoodasa3-y-o.Pronetotheoddpoorrunbutahigh-classmileronhisdayandtoday’slikelyground conditionsshouldbeideal.
TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classcoltwhochasedhomeNotableSpeechin2000Guineasonhis3-yoreappearance before winning the Irish 2000 Guineas and St James’s Palace at Royal Ascot (Notable Speech behind). Missedtherestoflastseasonduetoasetback.Thetypetomakeupforlosttimeat4. TFRHHHHH
TIMEFORM VIEW Moyglare and Irish 1000 Guineas winner who was also second in the Matron at LeopardstowninSeptember Respectable13/4lengthsfourthof11toFriendlySoulwhensteppedupto11/4m inPrixdel’OperaatLongchampfinalstart.Mightbevulnerableupagainsttheboysonreturn. TFRHHHII
9 TAMFANA(GER)(22)
4 8 13 (6) BHA116
BfSoldierHollow-TresMagnifique(FR)(Zoffany(IRE)) J RossaRyan QuantumLeapRacingVIII&Friends DavidMenuisier,Pulborough 34113-2D Br GestutEtzeanU.H.H.Rodenburg S ShincoRacingLimited
TIMEFORM VIEW Unlucky not to win last year’s 1000 Guineas. Gained some compensation with stylish win in Sun Chariot back at Newmarket in October and returned with a good 1 3/4 lengths second to Dancing Gemini in SandownMilelastmonth.Enjoysa5lbswingintheweightswithRogerTeal’scharge.Likelytogowell. TFRHHHHI
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 (EXACTA)
2024: AUDIENCE 5 9 2 Robert Havlin 22-1 (John & Thady Gosden) 10 ran
Race Summary: A cracking Lockinge Although ROSALLION’s 3-y-o campaign was curtailed by a respiratory infection it means last year’s Irish 2000 Guineas and St James’s Palace hero returns with relatively few miles on the clock and he can put down an early marker in this division and prove too strong for last year’s 2000 Guineas winner Notable Speech. On more favourable terms, Tamfana can turn around last month’s Sandown Mile form with Dancing Gemini and prove best of the rest 1-2-3: 1.ROSALLION (IRE) 2.NOTABLE SPEECH 3.TAMFANA (GER)
FRIDAY 15 TH AUGUST 2025
LIVE AFTER RACING
THE CHILDWICKBURY STUD FILLIES’ TRIAL STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race)
Leading course trainer (20-25): W Haggas (44 wins from 211 runners, 21%) runs WONDER STAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A O’brien (19 wins from 48 runners, 40%) runs ECSTATIC Longest Traveller: ECSTATIC trained by A O’brien, Ireland.
BINTABUHA(IRE)(20)
BfGhaiyyath(IRE)-CoralGarden(Halling(USA))
SalhiaStudLimited
Br BallymaglassanFarmLimited
TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement when getting off the mark in 9-runner handicap (11/1) at Wetherby (10f,goodtofirm)20daysago.Askedmuchbiggerquestionnow,however,andlikelylackspotentialofsome ofherrivals.
TIMEFORM VIEW Well supported and duly made a winning debut in 5-runner maiden (5/6) at Newcastle (10.2f)49daysago.Shouldhavelearntplentyfromthatbutratherthrownindeependnow.
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a good turn of foot when a striking debut winner in 7-runner novice at Chelmsford City (10f) in February. This Camelot filly looks capable of considerably better and must entercalculations.
5 PROTEST(GB)(14)
ChfUlysses(IRE)-Plead(DutchArt)
CheveleyParkStud
Br CheveleyParkStudLimited S CheveleyParkStudLimited TIMEFORMVIEWFoundimprovementwitheachoutingthusfar,latestwhen2lengthssixthof9inlistedrace at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Worth a crack at this longer trip and is not out of things.
ChfPinatubo(IRE)-Seagull(IRE)(SeaTheStars(IRE))
MrsT.Mahon
TIMEFORMVIEWContinuedherrace-to-raceprogressionwhengood31/2lengthsthirdof7inlistedraceat Newmarket (10f, good to firm, 11/2) on return 13 days ago. Likely more to come yet and is one for shortlist
TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start in 9-runner maiden (6/4) at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) in October Facesstiffercompanyanddifferentconditionsonreturnbutisclearlywellthoughtof TFRHHIII
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SANDGAZELLE(GB)(13)
ChfFrankel-Desirous(Kingman)
TheThoroughbredRacingCorporationLtd
Br MrFaisalMeshrfAlQahtani
9 2 (5) BHA93
J OisinMurphy
John&ThadyGosden,Newmarket 1-4
S TheThoroughbredRacingCorporationLimited
TIMEFORMVIEWFrankelfillywhoscoredemphaticallyonherdebutinnoviceatKempton(7f)inDecember and improved significantly on that when fourth of 7 in listed race at Newmarket (10f, good to firm, 7/1) onreturn13daysago Furtherprogressisonthecardsandshelooksalikelyplayer. TFRHHHHH
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted fairly-useful form in both starts thus far, latest when second of 5 in novice (13/8) atSandown(10f,goodtosoft)22daysago,unsuitedbywayracedeveloped.Remainsopentoimprovement TFRHHHII
TIMEFORM VIEW Benefited by step up in trip when taking 10-runner maiden (6/4) at Ascot (10f, firm) 8daysago,cosily Likelymoretocomeyetandwarrantsplentyofrespect. TFRHHHII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 (EXACTA)
2024: DIAMOND RAIN 3 9 2 William Buick 3-1 (Charlie Appleby) 5 ran F
RaceSummary:SANDGAZELLEwashavingjusthersecondcareeroutingwhenrunningwell in a similar contest at Newmarket earlier this month and looks likely to improve again. She can land the spoils. Qilin Queen and Wonder Star head the list of dangers.
1-2-3: 1.SAND GAZELLE 2.QILIN QUEEN (IRE) 3.WONDER STAR
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Ateamofveterinarysurgeonsispresentateverymeetingensuringthesafety ofthehorse.Itisourpolicytoerectgreenscreensaroundanyhorserequiring veterinary attention. These provide privacy and a calm environment for the vets and connections while the horse is attended to If you have concerns about the integrity of British racing or the wellbeing of the sport’s participants, human or equine, please contact RaceWISE. Anonymous reporting. Call
SATURDAY 16 TH AUGUST 2025
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
forfouryrsoldandupwards
Totalprizefund£75000
(Forconditionsofthisraceseepage63)
Leading course trainer (20-25): R Hannon (49 wins from 470 runners, 10%) runs ARAMRAM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (13 wins from 56 runners, 23%) runs ARAMRAM Longest Traveller: INDIAN RUN trained by J Camacho, Malton, 229 miles.
Br Godolphin
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time winner forJohn Gosdenprior tomakingwinningdebut for currentconnections in December,landinga5fListedeventinMeydan.Farfromdisgracedsince,latestfifthof7onreturntohandicaps atMusselburghlastmonth,havingbeenwellbacked Upintripbutbesteffortshavecomeat5f
GrgCaravaggio(USA)-LadyFashion(OasisDream)
MrsSusanRoy CharlesHills,Lambourn 303000-D
Br GlenvaleStud&EdgeridgeLtd
S WishangerEstatesLtd
TIMEFORM VIEW Third in Wokingham at Royal Ascot in June but badly out of form in three subsequent starts.SoonoffthebridlewhenwellbeatenatYorkonfinalrunoflastseason.Plentytoprovenow.
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2024 with a brace of lesser efforts but cracking return to action when second at Pontefractover5f FailedtobuildonthatatChester9daysagoandwhilethistrackshouldsuitbetter,hashis workcutoutbackat6ffromthismark.
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 13-runner handicap at Southwell (5f) on reappearance prior to following up at Leicester3weeksago,relishingthestepupto6f Thatwasacareerbestbuthe’llneedtoimproveagaintoland thehat-trickinbettercompany.
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper at best in France but below that form on final outing for M. Delcher Sanchezwhenthirdof8inaminoreventatLyonParillyinNovember Changedhandsfor€65,000sincebut lookstohaveanuphilltaskonstabledebut TFRHHIII
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 7f winner for Eve Johnson Houghton. Left behind form of debut for current connectionswhenpostingacareerbestatNewmarketearlierthismonth,beatenjustoveralengthtofinish sixthof13,givingtheimpressionhemaystillhaveneededtherun.Nottotallydismissed. TFRHHHII
TIMEFORMVIEWUnderlinedhisconsistencybyhittingtheframeforthethirdtimethisyearwhenfourthin a 13-runner Newmarket handicap (6f) 2 weeks ago, doing best of those who raced towards the near wing. Arrivesingreatheartandshouldgowellagain.
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner for the Gosdens last year and has improved for current connections since being gelded, bagging 6f handicaps at Yarmouth and Doncaster Left poorly placed when bidding for the hat-trickatAscot8daysagoandstillmakesappealoffthesamemark.
Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5, 9, 12
Running for the first time since Gelding No 7. 2024: LETHAL LEVI 5 8 12 Clifford Lee 15-2 (K R Burke) 11 ran
Betting Forecast: 11-2 Completely Random (GB), 6-1 Dorney Lake (GB), 13-2 Aramram (IRE), 15-2 Rosario (IRE), 17-2 Run Boy Run (GB), 9-1 Cover Up (IRE), 10-1 Elmonjed (IRE), 20-1 Indian Run (IRE), 22-1 King’s Lynn (GB), 25-1 Dream Composer (FR), 33-1 Orazio (IRE), Purest Time (GB)
Race Summary: DORNEY LAKE has looked a handicapper on the up since being gelded by new connections, winning twice before having excuses when bidding for the hat-trick last time. He still looks fairly treated racing off the same mark and can regain the winning thread at the expense of the ultra consistent Aramram who did little wrong when runner-up forthefourthconsecutivestartlasttime,whileRunBoyRunwasn’tideallyplacedinthesame race and looks set to give another good account
1-2-3: 1.DORNEY LAKE 2.ARAMRAM (IRE) 3.RUN BOY RUN
HOME OF THE EARLY PAYOUT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
Trainer-in-form(last14days):RHannon(13winsfrom56runners,23%)runsBOYFRIEND,CLASSIC&WITCHHUNTER Weightwatcher: DUTCH DECOY won off a handicap mark of 90, his rating is now down 7lb to 83. Longest Traveller: DUTCH DECOY trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 236 miles.
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartperformerwholandedGroup3HungerfordStakesherein2023andjustfailedinhis follow-up bid 12 months ago Form has been a little up and down since the turn of the year but he did fare betterwhenseventhinlastweek’sVictoriaCupatAscot(7f).Each-waypossibilities.
Br GeorgeStrawbridge TIMEFORMVIEWSmartperformerat3yrs,winningtwiceincludingGoodwoodGroup3butseenonlytwice last season, again running well below best when sixth of 8 in Diomed Stakes at Epsom (8.5f) last June. Changedhandsfor80,000gnssinceandthebettingcanguideonfirstcrackathandicaps. TFRHHIII 5
TIMEFORMVIEW BoltedupintheBuckinghamPalaceatlastyear’sRoyalmeeting.Haslosthiswayalittle since, failing to come on for his reappearance run at Haydock when well beaten in last week’s Victoria Cup. Markiseasingbutwillneedtoseemorepositivesignsbeforebecomingofinterest
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form after 6 months off (also gelded) when just holding on in SpringCupoverC&DinApril.Didtoomuchtoosoonwhendownthefieldinlastweek’sVictoriaCupandhe’s notoutofthingsfromthismark,providedhecanchannelhisenergyefficiently TFRHHHII
TIMEFORM VIEW Verywell-relatedsortwhosaunteredclearof4-runnersinaNewcastlenovice(1m)inthe autumn and duly made a mockery of his opening mark after 6 months off when impressively bagging 10-runnerAscothandicap(1m)17daysago.10lbriseunlikelytoproveenoughtostophim. TFRHHHHH
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when making a winning handicap debut on heavy ground here (7f) in 2023. Seenonlytwicelastterm,unluckynottoaddtohistallywhengoodthirdof11inhandicapatGoodwood(1m), finishingwithaflourish.11-monthabsencetoovercomebutofdefiniteinterestfromthismark. TFRHHHII
11 DUTCHDECOY(GB)(14)
ChgDutchArt-TheTerrier(Foxhound(USA))
8 8 4 (3) BHA83
J JoeFanning OwnersGroup052
CharlieJohnston,Middleham 4600-50D
Br BumbleBloodstock&CheveleyParkStud S OwnersGroup
TIMEFORM VIEW Tough, useful handicapper but he does arrive on a losing run, going backwards from his reappearance eighthof13inhandicap(16/1)atNewmarket(9f,goodtofirm)14daysago,doingtoomuchtoosoon.Othersmorepersuasive despiteeasingmark.STEWARDSNOTE:Followingitsrunon3/5/2025itwasreportedthatthehorserantoofreely TFRHHIII
12 KITAROKICH(IRE)(26)
BrgKarakontie(JPN)-TheTulip(IRE)(Lawman(FR))
5 8 3 (4) BHA82
J HollieDoyle JMacHale,STucker&SJewell
Br AirlieStud&MrsS.M.Rogers
GeorgeBaker,Epsom 311212D
S VortexShipbroking T
TIMEFORM VIEW Different proposition on AW since the turn of the year, bagging a fourth success since JanuaryatChelmsford(1m)inMarch Goodsecondfromcareer-highmarkatKempton(7f)followed26days agobutnowhistaskistotranslatehisrecentimprovementbackonturf TFRHHHII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12 (EXACTA)
Tongue Strap worn by No 12
2024: SONNY LISTON (IRE) 5 9 12 Rossa Ryan 10-1 (Ralph Beckett) 12 ran
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Betting Forecast: 2-1 My Cloud (IRE), 6-1 Classic (GB), 10-1 Ebt’s Guard (GB), 11-1 Ancient Rome (USA), 12-1 Witch Hunter (FR), 14-1 English Oak (GB), Boyfriend (GB), 16-1 Crown Board (IRE), 18-1 Kitaro Kich (IRE), 28-1 Epictetus (IRE), Dutch Decoy (GB), 33-1 Kingdom Come (IRE)
Race Summary: The very well bred MY CLOUD made a mockery of his opening mark when running out a most impressive winner on return/handicap debut at Ascot 17 days ago and a subsequent 10lb hike in the weights may not be enough to prevent Roger Varian’s upwardly mobile 4-y-o going in again. Classic ran well when third to Ebt’s Guard on return in a C&D handicap recently and surely has a race in him from this mark. The returning Boyfriend is another to note.
1-2-3: 1.MY CLOUD (IRE) 2.CLASSIC 3.EBT’S GUARD
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Leading course trainer (20-25): R Hannon (49 wins from 470 runners, 10%) runs NAKEEB Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (13 wins from 56 runners, 23%) runs NAKEEB LongestTravellers:REGALIANtrainedbyWHaggas,HYPERCHROMATICtrainedbyMBotti,DANTE’SLADtrainedbyGBoughey, WELLENOUGH&ROMANCENTURIONtrainedbyJRyan,ROGUEDIPLOMATtrainedbyJOwen,allNewmarket,112miles.
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise of sole 2-y-o start at Newmarket when runner-up on his return back therefortheCravenmeetinglastmonth SubsequentlyfendedoffanimproverfromtheGosdenyard(pairclear oftherest)inaDoncastermaiden(7f,goodtofirm)andmarkforthishandicapdebutlooksfair
4 REGALIAN(GB)(63)
BgKingman-Missrock(AUS)(FastnetRock(AUS)) J
IsaSalmanAlKhalifa
Br IsaSalmanAlKhalifa
WilliamHaggas,Newmarket 13BF
S HighclereThoroughbredRacing
TIMEFORM VIEW Kingman colt from a good family and overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 5-runnernoviceatNewcastle(7f)inFebruary.Stilllookedgreenwhenthirdof9uppedtoamileatSouthwellthe followingmonth(geldedsince)andimprovementneedednowmovingintohandicapcompany. TFRHHIII
BcCalyx-OnlyYoungOnce(IRE)(Galileo(IRE))
TheRoguesGallery
Br MrsNoreenMcManus
S EcoRider,UKPackagingSuppliesLtd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedplentyofdashtogetoffthemarkina7fLeicestermaidenlastmonth,drawingclear under mostly hand riding. Better than the bare result when sixth of 11 on subsequent handicap debut at Newmarket(7f,goodtofirm)buthedoesn’tappeartobescreamingoutforthisstepuptoamile. TFR
6
SHAMEFUL(IRE)(52)
BgShaman(IRE)-BearCheek(IRE)(Kodiac)
TemeValleyandAustinWhelan CliveCox,Hungerford
Br BtBloodstock&P.O’Callaghan S CliveCoxRacingLimited TIMEFORM VIEW Stronginbettingandknewhisjobwhenwinningamaidenhere(6f,goodtosoft)onsole 2-y-ostart.FailedtolandtheoddsonreturnatKempton(7f)inMarchbuttheonethatbeathimthatdayhas sincerunwellinlistedcompanyandthethirdhaswonsince.Geldedaheadofthishandicapbow.TFR
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2-4 for Hilal Kobeissi when readily landing 7f Southwell handicap in March but subsequent debut for this yard on turf debut at Haydock wasn’t overly inspiring. Roman Centurion is presumablythestablefirst-string. TFR
TIMEFORM VIEW Continued theme of race-by-race progress when off the mark at third attempt in a Kempton novice (7f) in December Gelded ahead of handicap debut sixth at Newmarket where he never lookedentirelycomfortablebackonturf Otherspreferred.
Visor worn first time by No 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No 4, 6.
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
(EXACTA)
Betting Forecast: 9-4 Shameful (IRE), 13-2 Solar Army (IRE), 7-1 Nakeeb (GB), 12-1 Roman Centurion (GB), Regalian (GB), 14-1 Hyperchromatic (IRE), 18-1 General Admission (GB), 20-1 Hot Cash (GB), 22-1 Gilet (IRE), 25-1 Dante’s Lad (IRE), 28-1 Rogue Diplomat (IRE), 33-1 Happy Banner (IRE), 66-1 Well Enough (IRE)
Race Summary: SHAMEFUL’s reappearance defeat at Kempton may have been viewed as somewhat modest at the time but that certainly isn’t the case now. Indeed, the winner went on to chase home a potentially classy colt in a listed race at Newmarket and, taking that into account, Shameful could be on a very good mark for this handicap bow. Solar Army doesn’t appear entirely straightforward but he’s proving consistent and is second choice with Ryan Moore aboard. The promising Nakeeb also merits respect.
1-2-3: 1.SHAMEFUL (IRE) 2.SOLAR ARMY (IRE) 3.NAKEEB
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