


FRIDAY 23 MAY 2025

FRIDAY 23 MAY 2025
1. DALBYSTAND AND PREMIER ENTRANCE:
Private Hospitality Boxes
Champagne Bar
Premier Sports Café Bar
Toilets (including Disabled)
2. PARK SUITE:
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Owners & Trainers Bar
3. MAIN STAND (includes):
Weighing Room
Raceday Office (for Raceday enquiries)
PREMIER ENCLOSURE
Premier Enclosure Dining Room
Premier Lounge Bar
Annual Badge Holders Bar
Toilets (including Disabled)
GRANDSTAND & PADDOCK ENCLOSURE
Lounge Bar
Grandstand & Paddock Riders Bar
Self Service Dining Room
Furlong Bar
Balcony Bar
Toilets (including Disabled)
Pizza in the Paddock Bar and Terrace
Paddock Food Court
4. PICNIC ENCLOSURE Bar & Servery
5. GRANDSTAND & PADDOCK TURNSTILES 6. MARQUEE SITE 7. PARADE RING
8. SADDLING UP BOXES
9. WINNERS ENCLOSURE
10. PRE-PARADE RING
11. BETTING HALL
12.HORSEWALK
13. ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
14. PICNIC ENTRANCE TURNSTILES
15. OWNERS & TRAINERS ENTRANCE
16. WHEELCHAIR VIEWING AREA
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After racing, the worlds first and best tribute to ‘The Killers’, The Fillers will be performing. Get ready for iconic hits such as Mr Brightside, Somebody Told Me & many more!
The Fillers will be performing after the last race on the stage overlooking the Parade Ring. The performance will start once the horses have left the area. You may go into the Parade Ring for the music. For safety reasons, you will not be able to access the steps in front of the stage
Racegoers in the Picnic Enclosure can upgrade into the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure after the last race for £5 for the music
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Bars:
Bars around the Parade Ring will stay open with last orders at 10:15pm.
FRIDAY 23RD MAY 2025
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OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Leading course trainer (20-25): R Fahey (31 wins from 226 runners, 14%) runs ZIGGY’S QUEEN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Midgley (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs HOVER ON THE WIND
Weightwatcher: WINTER CROWN won off a handicap mark of 76, his rating is now down 5lb to 71. Longest Traveller: TORFRIDA trained by P Sly, Peterborough, 105 miles.
1 HOVER ON THE WIND (IRE) (18) 055-041 D 5 9-9 (5)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Casila (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O The Beer Stalkers & Partner Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 8/1) 18 days ago, well drawn. 3lb rise no great hardship and he’s a major player. TFRHHHHI BHA75
2 GRANTLEY HALL (GB) (291) 26100//P- D 6 9-6 (7)
Br B m Ardad (IRE) - Combustible (IRE) Billy Garritty J
O Imperial Racing P’Ship & MrJ Blackburn Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Ed’s Stud Ltd Sheridan Ny Llp S
5f 3y
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 TORFRIDA (GB) (25) 34/00-24 5 9-1 (3)
Br B m Aclaim (IRE) - Vernatti
Ray Dawson J
O Family Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough T
B M. H. Sly & Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/4, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Previously went close over this C&D and leading claims on that form, albeit she’ll face stern competition for the lead here (as was the case at Windsor). TFRHHHII BHA67
2024: VENTURA EXPRESS 7 9 8 David Nolan 5-2 (Paul Midgley) 6 ran
Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4.
Stewards Note: GRANTLEY HALL: Following its run on 5/8/2024 it was reported that the horse finished lame.
TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, pulled up in handicap at Ripon (5f, firm) on sole 2024 appearance, which came on the back of an absence of almost 2 years. Plenty to prove at present.
TFRHIIII BHA72
3 WINTER CROWN (GB) (112) 2660-05 D 5 9-5 (4)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Berengaria (IRE) Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J
O Bland, Clements, Camacho Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Godolphin David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (11/1) at Newcastle (5f) when last seen in January. Likely to find a few too good here, too.
TFRHHHII BHA71
4 PROTEST RALLY (IRE) (13) 20-2514 D BF 5 9-4 (1)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Odyssee (FR) Cian Horgan (5) J
O Mrs C M Clarke, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd Liam Bailey, Middleham T
B Tom Radley Show Business Interiors Ltd S
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Hover On The Wind (IRE), 7-2 Torfrida (GB), 4-1 Ziggy’s Queen (IRE), 5-1 Protest Rally (IRE), 10-1 Winter Crown (GB), 11-1 Winged Messenger (GB), 40-1 Grantley Hall (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW This could be teed up nicely for the consistent PROTEST RALLY, who is reunited with Cian Horgan (aboard when successful at Musselburgh earlier this month) and he wasn’t beaten far when fourth off this mark at Lingfield recently The 5-y-o will benefit from what promises to be a fast and furious gallop, with the other key contenders Hover On The Wind, Torfrida and Ziggy’s Queen all likely to do battle for the lead.
PREDICTION:
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Musselburgh in May. Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm, 9/2) 13 days ago, well drawn. Should make his presence felt.
TFRHHHHH BHA70
5 ZIGGY’S QUEEN (IRE) (17) 033-051 D 4 9-4 (2)
Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Iron Lady (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O Middleham Park Racing CXVII Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Michael Buckley & Irish National Stud Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/2, didn’t need to improve to win 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 17 days ago, always holding on. 3lb rise fair enough and while her strike rate on turf isn’t overly compelling (1-17), she needs considering.
TFRHHHII BHA70
6 WINGED MESSENGER (GB) (197) 025006- D 4 9-1 (6)
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Equimou Ryan Sexton J
O Bland , Hall & Camacho Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Mr Edwin S. Phillips David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW 16/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) on final run of 2024. Resumes on a 3lb lower mark and could have a say if ready to roll.
TFRHHIII BHA67
THE JUDDMONTE EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS B, C AND D) (EBF RESTRICTED RACE QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund
£30000 x Declared Runners 10 Owners Prize Money. 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £381. (Penalty Value £15462)
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (37 wins from 348 runners, 11%) runs LYRICAL SONG
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 97 runners, 9%) runs LYRICAL SONG
Longest Traveller: FAROUGH trained by R Varian, Newmarket, 147 miles.
1 BIG FUN (IRE) (-)
9-7 (8)
Br B g Showcasing - Apricot Moon Tom Eaves J
O J Blackburn & Partner 1 Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Blue Sky Bloodstock Sheridan Ny Llp S
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 SOLAR COOPER (GB) (23) (2lb) 3 9-5 (9)
Br B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Tunkwa (FR) Ben Robinson J
O UK Farming Renewable Energy Brian Ellison, Malton T
B The Cantillon Syndicate UK Farming Renewables S
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, third of 7 in maiden at this course (5f, good) on debut 23 days ago. Should have more to offer TFRHHHII BHA-
TFRHHHII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 10. £56,000 Showcasing gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 1 1/4m, half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Abolish. Yard gets plenty of first-time-out winners.
2 FAROUGH (GB) (27) 6
Br Gr c Ardad (IRE) - Hula Girl
9-7 (6)
Ray Dawson J
O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Merton Place Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type. 10/1, sixth of 15 in maiden at Leicester (5f, good to firm) on debut 27 days ago. Should improve and go well.
TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 LIVERPOOL STAR (IRE) (-) 9-7 (1)
Br B g Acclamation - Chasing The Rain Joanna Mason J
O Tim Cottier Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Castlefarm Stud
8 TRY STORM CAT (IRE) (-) (2lb) 9-5 (5)
Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Second Happiness (USA) Jason Hart J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 18. 22,000 gns Saxon Warrior colt. Closely related to very smart winner up to 10.5f Study of Man and useful 2-y-o 1m winner Tale of Life. Would enter the reckoning if the betting suggests he’s fancied.
TFRHHHHI BHA-
9 UBETTERSEETHIS (GB) (18) (4lb) 23 BF 9-3 (2)
Br B c Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Sightseeing Sam James J
O Craig Lidster Racing Craig Lidster, Malton T
B John Troy & Highbury Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 29. £38,000 Acclamation gelding. Half-brother to 5f winner She’s Smart. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 13.4f Buccellati Wears visor on debut.
TFRHHIII BHA-
4 THE RESDEV SCHOLAR (IRE) (-) 9-7 (4)
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Scholarly Billy Garritty J
O N Bradley29, Resdev& South Bank Racing Michael & David Easterby, SheriffHutton T
B Scholarly Partnership Pete’s Painting S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 17. 45,000 gns breeze-up buy Mehmas half-brother to 3 winners, including 1 1/2m winner King’s Scholar and 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner Jellystone. One to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 LYRICAL SONG (GB) (-) (2lb) 9-5 (3)
Br B c Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Royal Rascal David Allan J
O Mr & Mrs N Wrigley Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Mr & Mrs N. Wrigley Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 16. Lope Y Fernandez half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 7f/1m winner Irreverent and 2-y-o 6f winner Deb’s Delight. The stable’s juveniles are going quite well so worth a second look in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 OUR BOY HARRY (IRE) (7) (2lb) 6 9-5 (7)
Br B c Mohaather - Zaridiya (IRE)
Aiden Brookes J
O Mrs N. J. McGrath Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mr Sean Martin Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, no more than hinted at ability when sixth of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) on debut 7 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Went close on 5f course debut last month. Suffered early interference when beaten at short odds at Beverley (5f again) since. Bang there on the debut effort now stepping up to 6f TFRHHHHI BHA-
10 LILY PEARL (GB) (-) 9-2 (10)
Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Ertiyad Oisin Orr J
O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Richard Fahey, Malton T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 27. Ardad half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Mystic Pearl and 1 1/4m winner Clear Storm. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Debutante from a good stable. Interesting to see what the betting makes of her TFRHHHHI BHA-
2024: REGAL GEM 2 9 7 David Nolan 11-2 (Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood) 16 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 3.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-4 Farough (GB), 7-2 Ubetterseethis (GB), 7-1 Lily Pearl (GB), 15-2 Try Storm Cat (IRE), 10-1 Big Fun (IRE), 12-1 Solar Cooper (GB), 18-1 The Resdev Scholar (IRE), Lyrical Song (GB), 28-1 Liverpool Star (IRE), 100-1 Our Boy Harry (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW FAROUGH’s Leicester debut form looks reasonable so he’s taken to strike with 6f promising to suit. Ubetterseethis had an excuse when turned over at short odds at Beverley and looks sure to play a prominent role if back to the level of his near miss on his 5f course debut. Try Storm Cat and Lily Pearl rate interesting newcomers.
PREDICTION:
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for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 11lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (37 wins from 348 runners, 11%) runs CANGOFAR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 97 runners, 9%) runs CANGOFAR
Longest Travellers: ARUNDEL trained by E Dunlop, Newmarket, 147 miles.
Colours No Horse
Age st-lb Draw
1 RIGHT NOW (IRE) (18) 536/-064 5 10-1 (1)
Br B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Legal Lyric (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O J Batty, R Chapman, R Parks & R Wardlaw Paul Midgley, Westow T
B John O’Connor
TIMEFORMVIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, fourth of 8 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm, 20/1) 18 days ago. Others make more appeal.
TFRHHIII BHA58
2 KING’S HAND (GB) (242) 650- 3 9-9 (6)
Br B g Kingman - Entity J
1m 2f 5y
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
10 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-4 Arundel (IRE), 3-1 Keats House (IRE), 5-1 Cangofar (FR), 10-1 Rosso Levanto (IRE), 12-1 Right Now (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Preference is for ARUNDEL, who pulled clear of the rest when second to an in-form rival on his handicap debut upped to 1 1/4m at Beverley last week. Keats House is best of the rest.
O Ainsley Moore - Osborne House Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
Newmarket
Chevele rk ud Limit mfor
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited R & E Bamford Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 7 in novice (80/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f), unsuited by drop in trip. Off 8 months ahead of this handicap debut and, with improvement likely now faced with a stiffer test, he will be of strong interest if the market speaks in his favour Gelded.
TFRHHHHI BHA66
3 CANGOFAR (FR) (10) 665-03 3 9-7 (4)
Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Tikitiki (FR)
David Allan J
O Times of Wigan Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Sarl de Chambure Haras D’Etreham Et al Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 10 days ago, left poorly placed (finished 4 lengths behind second-placed Arundel). Likely to find one or two too good once again. TFRHHIII BHA64 (-1)
4 ROSSO LEVANTO (IRE) (13) 304-0 3 9-2 (3)
Br Ch f Waldgeist - Levanto (IRE)
Jason Hart J
O Kingsley Park Owners Club Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B John O’Connor Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, last of 7 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Improvement will be needed if she’s to make an impact. TFRHHIII BHA59
5 ARUNDEL (IRE) (10) 0-302 3 9-1 (2)
Br B g Make Believe - Carol (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa J
O Mrs Edward Dunlop Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Windflower Overseas Holdings Inc Tattersalls S
BF – Beaten Favourite. C – Course Winner. U – Unseated Rider. D – Distance Winner. d – Disqualified. S – Slipped.
TFRHHHHH BHA58 (+2)
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, very good second of 9 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 10 days ago, clear of rest. 2lb ‘well-in’ and likely to make a bold bid to go one better.
6 KEATS HOUSE (IRE) (20) 5665-65 3 9-1 (5)
Br B g Earthlight (IRE) - Maria Christina (IRE) Billy Garritty J
O Middleham Park & Rond Point Partnership Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B South House Stud Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 8 in handicap (13/2) at Doncaster (10.2f, good to firm) 20 days ago, not ideally placed. Should make his presence felt.
TFRHHHII BHA58
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): M & D Easterby (12 wins from 117 runners, 10%) run FIFTYSHADESARESDEV
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M & D Easterby (3 wins from 33 runners, 9%) run FIFTYSHADESARESDEV
Longest Traveller: NATIONAL QUESTION & LADY PHOEBE trained by A Nicol, Seahouses, 156 miles.
1 AGATHON (IRE) (4) 0/-65331 5 10-0(in 5lb ex) (7)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Arya Tara (IRE) David Allan J
O Ursa Major Racing Ltd & Partner 1 Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Equorom Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 YAKHABAR (GB) (21) 043243 D 6 8-10 (4)
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - End of An Era (IRE) Billy Garritty J
O Foulrice Park Racing Limited Liam Bailey, Middleham T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Show Business Interiors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account at seventh attempt when taking 8-runner handicap at Carlisle (14.2f, good to firm) 4 days ago. 5lb penalty to carry now but remains low mileage for his age.
TFRHHHHI BHA58
2 EVA ROSIE (GB) (33) 615211 5 9-7 (5)
Br B m Coach House (IRE) - Ella Rosie Jason Hart J
O Stella Barclay Racing Club Stella Barclay, Garstang T
B Stella Barclay Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged third success of 2025 when narrowly taking 11-runner handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 33 days ago. Remains feasibly treated if able to reproduce that form on turf
TFRHHHII BHA56
3 MADE ALL (GB) (11) 540441 D 4 9-6(in 5lb ex (1)
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Albanderi Oisin Orr J
O Made Profiles Ltd Sam England, Guiseley T
B Al Rabban Racing/Lope de Vega Syndicate Made Profiles Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Took advantage of drop in weights, on debut for new yard, when taking 11-runner handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good to firm, 13/2) earlier this month. Carries 5lb penalty for that success but still looks nicely treated. TFRHHHHH BHA50 (+5)
4 FIFTYSHADESARESDEV (FR) (51) 26-3230 6 9-0 (6)
Br Gr g Johnny Barnes (IRE) - Tina Nova (FR) Joanna Mason J
O Resdev Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B EARL Mell Elevages & Mr F. & Mrs M. Mell Resdev Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/3, seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 51 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. First run for yard after leaving Micky Hammond. Visor on 1st time. Worth monitoring in market.
TFRHHHII BHA49
5 NATIONAL QUESTION (IRE) (248) 341650- D 5 8-12 (2)
Br Br g Fracas (IRE) - Irish Question (IRE) Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B J. S. Bolger
TIMEFORM VIEW Below form fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) 165 days ago. Off 165 days Cheekpieces back on. Modest on the Flat, below-par on last Flat outing. Had wind operation.
TFRHHIII BHA47
6 DUBAI VENTURE (IRE) (18) 36/00-02 4 8-12 (3)
Br Ch g Masar (IRE) - Dubai One (IRE) Sam James J
O Howard Thompson Tina Jackson, Loftus T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited S. M. Thompson Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when second of 12 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Claims if able to build on that.
TFRHHHII BHA47
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Third of 5 in handicap at Musselburgh (14f, good, 8/1) 21 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
TFRHHIII BHA45
8 LADY PHOEBE (IRE) (11) 64506-4 4 8-10 (8)
Br Gr f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Best Be Careful (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O Jayne Sivills & Ian Nicol Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B John Costello & Irish National Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, creditable 5 lengths fourth of 11 to Made All in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Still looking for first success. TFRHHIII BHA45
2024: GORDON GREY (IRE) 4 9 4 Jack Gilligan 9-4 (B F Brookhouse) 9 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 5, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Made All (GB), 5-1 Agathon (IRE), Eva Rosie (GB), 7-1 Fiftyshadesaresdev (FR), 10-1 Dubai Venture (IRE), 12-1 Yakhabar (GB), 14-1 Lady Phoebe (IRE), 22-1 National Question (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW MADE ALL overcame a pace bias when making a winning debut for Sam England at Catterick earlier this month and makes plenty of appeal in his follow-up bid. Agathon and Eva Rosie are feared most.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MADE ALL 2.AGATHON (IRE) 3.EVA ROSIE
for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund
£8000 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (37 wins from 348 runners, 11%) runs MARAJITO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 97 runners, 9%) runs MARAJITO
Longest Traveller: RADIO STAR trained by O Sangster, Marlborough, 204 miles.
Colours No Horse Age st-lb Draw
1 BELIEVE IN LIES (IRE) (-)
4 9-10 (5)
Br B f Make Believe - More Lies Ahead (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Mr David Hyland Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Make Believe filly. Dam, ran once on Flat and placed in bumpers, half-sister to useful 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner (stayed 2m) Fact Or Folklore out of 2-y-o 6f-7.5f winner Iuturna. Worth monitoring in market on debut.
2 KODI’S QUEEN (IRE) (-)
TFRHHIII BHA-
3 9-2 (1)
Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Kummel Excess (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Hyde Park Stud
5f 3y
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
6 ran
PROBABLE S.P.’s 13-8 Radio Star (IRE), 7-2 Vibrant Pearl (GB), 6-1 Kodi’s Queen (IRE), 13-2 Maddelina (GB), 11-1 Marajito (GB), 14-1 Believe In Lies (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW RADIO STAR has come close in both her outings this season and may be able to break her duck here. Vibrant Pearl looks a likely improver and rates the chief threat.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RADIO STAR (IRE) 2.VIBRANT PEARL 3.MADDELINA
TIMEFORM VIEW €125,000 2-y-o, Kodi Bear filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 6f Excessable and winner up to 5f Computable. Interesting newcomer
TFRHHHII BHA-
3 MADDELINA (GB) (254) 3- 3 9-2 (4)
Br Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - My Lea (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Mainline Racing John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran with promise when third of 11 in novice at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) on debut in September and should have more to offer this season.
TFRHHHII BHA-
4 MARAJITO (GB) (15) 4-024 3 9-2 (3)
Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Midnight Mojito
David Allan J
O Mr D. A. West & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Habton Racing Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, good fourth of 9 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) 15 days ago. Improvement required to break her duck here.
TFRHHIII BHA65
5 RADIO STAR (IRE) (24) 3202-22 BF 3 9-2 (6)
Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Vive Les Rouges Sam James J
O NBR 6,Carr,Gill & partners
Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B Liam Phelan Tattersalls S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair filly who finished runner-up for the third consecutive time when narrowly beaten in 4-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 7/4) 24 days ago. Holds leading claims.
TFRHHHHH BHA71
6 VIBRANT PEARL (GB) (22) 2 3 9-2 (2)
Br Ch f Pearl Secret - Vibrant David Nolan J
O Mr T. Hodgson Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Trevor Hodgson Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Outrun her odds (100/1) when encouraging second of 10 in novice at Redcar (6f, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago. Should improve and is not taken lightly
TFRHHHHI BHA-
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (37 wins from 348 runners, 11%) runs MOUNT KING
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 97 runners, 9%) runs MOUNT KING
Weightwatcher: MY HONEY B won off a handicap mark of 65, her rating is now down 8lb to 57.
Longest Traveller: VALUE ADDED trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 59 miles.
1 COMMANDER OF LIFE (IRE) (26) 043444 4 9-9 (5)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Accommodate (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Good day out syndicate Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Westminster Watch Company Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Good fourth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) 26 days ago. Not taken lightly
TFRHHHHI BHA69
2 PARIS LIGHTS (IRE) (26) 1-52625 D 6 9-8 (6)
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Cabaret (IRE) David Nolan J
O Wrenegade Racing Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Woodnook Farm Pty Ltd Tote S
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 MOUNT KING (IRE) (6) 000-220 CD BF 5 9-2 (4)
Br Ch g National Defense - Christmas Joy (IRE)
David Allan J
O Ryedale Partners No1 Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Sun Bloodstock SARL Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Fine second over 1m at Thirsk on first 2 outings this season but his run of good form there came to a halt when down the field last weekend. TFRHHHII BHA62 (-1)
8 MY HONEY B (GB) (28) 60200-0 D 5 8-11 (7)
Br B m Zoffany (IRE) - Midnight Dance (IRE) Billy Garritty J
O AFraine, M Fraine, S Windle, R Porter Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Littleton Stud Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wetherby (1m, good to firm, 9/1) 26 days ago, not ideally placed. Second over C&D prior to that. Can give a good account.
TFRHHHHI BHA68
3 CAPTAIN CORELLI (IRE) (241) 5/31111- CD 8 9-8 (3)
Br Ch g Anjaal - Disprove (IRE) Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J
O Judy & Richard Peck Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Corrin Stud David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Racked up a 4-timer around 1m last August/September but shot up in the weights as a result and might prove vulnerable back from 8 months off. TFRHHHII BHA68
4 HIGHLAND OLLY (GB) (14) 130-201 D 4 9-7 (1)
Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Roxy Star (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Evan M Sutherland & G Tuer Grant Tuer, Northallerton T
B Mrs D. J. James
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 14 days ago, making all. Should remain very competitive after a 2lb nudge. TFRHHHHH BHA67
5 MILTEYE (GB) (22) 40/00-23 D 5 9-7 (2)
Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Fondie (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O Rise One Racing - Milteye Harriet Bethell, Arnold T
B Daniel Hunt
TIMEFORMVIEW Has started out for Harriet Bethell with good placed efforts over C&D and at Southwell. Likely to be in the thick of things again. TFRHHHHI BHA67
6 VALUE ADDED (GB) (45) 040/-000 5 9-4 (8)
Br B m Iffraaj - Star Value (IRE) Aiden Brookes (3) J
O Nick and Mick Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Queen Elizabeth II Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner during her time with Richard Hughes. Also placed over hurdles for Jamie Snowden last summer but down the field in 3 Flat starts for this yard. Can only watch. TFRHHIII BHA64
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2024 out of form and fared no better on return to action at Doncaster 4 weeks ago. A first-time visor needs to help spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA57
2024: MILLION THANKS (IRE) 5 9 5 Oisin Orr 13-2 (Rebecca Menzies) 11 ran Visor worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7.
Stewards Note: MOUNT KING: Following its run on 17/5/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 10-3 Highland Olly (GB), 4-1 Milteye (GB), 11-2 Commander of Life (IRE), 6-1 Captain Corelli (IRE), 7-1 Mount King (IRE), 15-2 Paris Lights (IRE), 20-1 My Honey B (GB), 40-1 Value Added (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW HIGHLAND OLLY was only nudged up 2lb for his recent all-the-way Nottingham win and might be able to follow up from a handy inside stall. Milteye can continue his positive start for the Harriet Bethell yard and provide the chief threat ahead of Paris Lights.
TIMEFORM
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First Race 6.15 - THE FBS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 59-78 (also open to such horses rated 79 and 80; such horses rated 58 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £25 stake if the horse is rated 59 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 58 or lower with £20 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. FBS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner In addition they will also present a cash prize to the stable employee judged by them to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £25. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.47 - THE JUDDMONTE EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the fifth £906 and the sixth £453. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, May 17th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). JUDDMONTE have generously contributed £5,000 towards the prize money for this race. A memento will be presented to the owner of the winner of this race. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the stable employee judged to be in charge of 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 2025 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 24 September, 2025, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 10 October, 2025. 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. 20 entries at £75. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) A SS SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 7.17 - THE NAPOLEONS CASINO BRADFORD MAIDEN 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 maiden three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £20 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 2lb. NAPOLEONS CASINO BRADFORD have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner In addition they will present a cash prize to the stable employee judged by them to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 3yos rated 55 and below may be out of the weights. 17 entries, 1 at £4 and 16 at £20. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 11lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.47 - THE PMW QUARRIES 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). £20 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. PMW Quarries have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to winning connections. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £20 - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 8.17 - THE JAMES & KATHIE CLEMENTS MEMORIAL FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, May 17th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 10lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). GORDON CLEMENTS has generously sponsored this race in memory of James and Kathie Clements and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race He will also present a cash prize to the stable employee, judged by him, to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 12 entries at £20. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.47 - THE JULIAN FOSTER MEMORIAL 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). £20 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. LEIGH SUTTON has generously sponsored this race. He will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race. In addition, he will also present a cash prize to the stable employee judged by him to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 21 entries at £20. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
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