THE RACINGTVSKYCHANNEL424 EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS CAND D) (EBF RESTRICTED RACE QUALIFIER) (DIVI) (GBB RACE)
for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £6899 x Declared Runners 10 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2944, 2nd £1472, 3rd £736, 4th £368. (Penalty Value £3725.46)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (33 wins from 336 runners, 10%) runs ZOUMLUZZI
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (10 wins from 42 runners, 24%) runs TAMATHER Longest Travellers: ARCHIBALD IVES trained by D Holland, TAMATHER trained by J Owen, all Newmarket, 147 miles.
1 ARDISIA (IRE) (12) 1 D
Br B c Ardad (IRE) - Garraun (IRE)
9-11 (1)
Jason Hart J
O Ardisia Partnership Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Lynn Lodge Stud Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW £33,000 yearling, Ardad colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 5f winner Prince of Rome and 9.5f winner Mia Grande. 9/4, won 4-runner novice at Musselburgh (5f, good) on debut 12 days ago, slowly away Open to improvement. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 BELIEVEINTHISONE (GB) (-)
9-4 (7)
Br B g Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Oneroa (IRE) Connor Planas (3) J
O Sketchley Bloodstock & Partner David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B SketchleyBloodstock Limited Dave Loughnane Racing, SketchleyBloodstock Limited S
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 TAMATHER (GB) (13) (2lb) 3 9-2 (9)
Br B c Mohaather - Tamadhor (IRE) Aidan Keeley J O Deva Racing CC James Owen, Newmarket T
B Stuart McPhee Deva Racing Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW £10,000 yearling, Mohaather colt. Half-brother to 5f-7f winner Tawaazon. Dam 7f winner (including at 2 yrs). 7/2, very green when third of 7 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on debut 13 days ago. Should progress. TFRHHHHI BHA-
8 UBETTERSEETHIS (GB) (-) (2lb) 9-2 (8)
Br B c Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Sightseeing
William Pyle (5) J
O Craig Lidster Racing Craig Lidster, Malton T
B John Troy & Highbury Stud Ltd
TFRHHHII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled May 3. Ubettabelieveit gelding. Half-brother to 7f winner Little Edi. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful 6f-1 3/4m winner (stayed 17f) Political Policy out of useful 1m winner Alexander Express.
3 SUPREME DANCER (IRE) (-) 9-4 (2)
Br Ch c Supremacy (IRE) - Dancewithastranger (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O S & G Clayton 1 Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Orchardstown Farms Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 15. €24,000 foal, 22,000 gns yearling, Supremacy colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Palace Gardens. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 4f-6f winner) in Scandinavia, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Snazzy Jazzy. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 ARCHIBALD IVES (IRE) (16) (2lb) 0 9-2 (3)
Br B g Arizona (IRE) - Divine Truth (IRE) Jason Watson J
O Mr G. Ainsworth & HCS Darryll Holland, Newmarket T
B Athnid Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 3. 8,000 gns foal, £18,000 yearling, Ubettabelieveit colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Blue Hour and 2-y-o 6f winner Francinette. Dam unraced. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 ZOUMLUZZI (GB) (-) (2lb) 9-2 (10)
Br B c Zoustar (AUS) - Illuzzi (IRE) David Allan J
O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Emma Banks Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 12. 1,000 gns yearling, Zoustar colt. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Lusail. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 AWRAAD (IRE) (-) (2lb) 8-11 (4)
Br B f Awtaad (IRE) - Chitra
Connor Beasley J
O Mah Bloodstock Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T
B Dr Magid Abdelhalim Gemma Tutty Racing, Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 26. €20,000 yearling, Awtaad filly Dam 5f-6f winner (including at 2 yrs) TFRHHHII BHA-
TFRHHHII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW 13,000 gns by Arizona. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 11.7f/12.5f winner AryaTara 8/1 and blinkered tongue strap on, tenth of17 in novice at Doncaster(5f, good) on debut 16 days ago. Visor on 1st time.
5 CALL ME BY MY NAME (GB) (-) (2lb) 9-2 (6)
Br B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Velocistar (IRE) J
O Sleeve It Ltd
James Horton, Newmarket T
B Sleeve It Ltd Renovatio Aesthetic Clinic S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 2. 3,000 gns yearling, Cable Bay colt. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs) NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA-
6 HAROME STAR (IRE) (16) (2lb) 0 9-2 (5)
Br Ch g River Boyne (IRE) - Maramba (USA) Rowan Scott J
O Aarons & Partner
Roger Fell, Nawton T
B D. G. Iceton OR8 Wellness S
TIMEFORM VIEW River Boyne gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 7f Dream Mover and 2-y-o 7f-8.3f winner Taper Tantrum. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner 80/1, sixteenth of 17 in novice at Doncaster (5f, good) on debut 16 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
2024: HOT TO DOT 2 9 0 Connor Beasley 16-1 (Gemma Tutty) 11 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 Ardisia (IRE), 4-1 Supreme Dancer (IRE), 13-2 Tamather (GB), 15-2 Archibald Ives (IRE), 14-1 Believeinthisone (GB), Awraad (IRE), 16-1 Zoumluzzi (GB), 22-1 Ubetterseethis (GB), 100-1 Harome Star (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW ARDISIA made a promising start when making a winning debut at Musselburgh and can put that experience to good use up against mostly newcomers, the pick looking Supreme Dancer before market clues. Tamather did well to place at Wolverhampton given how green he was so warrants respect.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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THE RACINGTVSKYCHANNEL424 EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS CAND D) (EBF RESTRICTED RACE QUALIFIER) (DIVII) (GBB RACE)
for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund
£6899 x Declared Runners 9
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2944, 2nd £1472, 3rd £736, 4th £368. (Penalty Value £3725.46) Weights raised 3lb 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 (33 wins from 336 runners, 10%) runs UNDER THE RADAR AND U TURN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (3 wins from 39 runners, 8%) runs UNDER THE RADAR AND U TURN Longest Traveller: SAUCY JANE trained by J Morland, Newmarket, 147 miles.
1 DACRES CROSS (IRE) (-)
Br B c Prince of Lir (IRE) - Shahaama
9-7 (7)
Tom Eaves J
O Mr J Speight & Mr M Holdsworth Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Mr Padraic O’Neill The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 16. €12,000 foal, £35,000 yearling, Prince of Lir colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Unowho and 5f-7f winner Secret of Malta. Dam 6f winner Appealing profile TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 GO VICTOR (IRE) (-)
9-7 (4)
Br B c Victor Ludorum - Glad Eye (FR) Hollie Doyle J
O Eddie and Fiona Carswell
Stella Barclay, Garstang T
B Haras de Saint Pair Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S
5f 3y
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 UNDER THE RADAR (IRE) (-) (2lb) 9-5 (2)
Br Br c Profitable (IRE) - Rio Festival (USA) David Allan J
O Fine Claret Racing & Ptnr Tim Easterby, Malton T B Roundhill Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 2. 14,000 gns yearling, Profitable colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Kokachin. Dam unraced half-sister to useful US 6f-1m winner Let’s Meet In Rio.
TFRHHHII BHA-
8 U TURN (GB) (-) (2lb) 9-5 (3)
Br B c Land Force (IRE) - Poppy Pivot (IRE) Sean Kirrane J
O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Bearstone Stud Limited Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 9. €30,000 yearling, Victor Ludorum colt. Dam, French 1m winner, half-sister to smart 7.5f-9f winner Glycon out of smart 1m/9f winner Glorious Sight, placed in Poule d’Essai des Pouliches/Prix de Diane.
3 BRAVO HOTEL (GB) (-) (2lb)
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-5 (6)
Br B c Land Force (IRE) - Bacall Billy Garritty J
O Bernard Hoggarth Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mrs S Field, Miss S Field & Mr A Turbitt Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 10. Land Force colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 5f winner Le Beau Garcon and 6f winner Act of Violence. Dam 6f winner TFRHHHII BHA-
4 HABERDASH (GB) (-) (2lb)
Br Ch c Twilight Son - Hattytown
9-5 (5)
Callum Rodriguez J
O Redgate Bloodstock Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Redgate Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW FoaledApril 2. Land Force colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6fwinner Pivoting and 2-y-o 6f winner Rotation Dam sprint maiden out of winning half-sister to high-class 5f/6f winner G Force. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 SAUCY JANE (GB) (-) (2lb) 9-0 (9)
Br B f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Sea Horn (FR) Daniel Muscutt J
O Nick Bradley Racing 16 and JMR Partners Jack Morland, Newmarket T
B Sea Horn Partnership Private Jet Media Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 30. £15,000 yearling, Lope Y Fernandez filly. Half-sister to 8.3f winner Seasett Dam unraced. One to note TFRHHHII BHA-
2024:(See Div 1)
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Dacres Cross (IRE), 9-2 Haberdash (GB), 13-2 Saucy Jane (GB), 10-1 Monty Magoo (IRE), Under The Radar (IRE), 12-1 Go Victor (IRE), Bravo Hotel (GB), U Turn (GB), 18-1 Ice Cold Alex (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW DACRES CROSS is bred to be sharp and represents a yard that has a good record with 2-y-o newcomers, so appeals as the most likely winner. Haberdash is another likely type, while Monty Magoo was too green to do himself justice in the Brocklesby and is expected to do better. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
TFRHHHHI BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 14. Twilight Son colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Brosay. Dam unraced half-sister to untrustworthy 7f-8.3fwinnerJacob Black and 5f/6fwinner Blood Moon (both useful). Likely type.
5 ICE COLD ALEX (GB) (-) (2lb) 9-5 (1)
Br B g Soldier’s Call - Martha Watson (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O Ownaracehorse, Steve Anson & Ollie Pears Ollie Pears, Malton T
B Branton Court Stud LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 4. €25,000 foal, €8,000 yearling, Soldier’s Call gelding. Closely related to 5f winner Chief White Face and half-brother to 5f winner Cross Border. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 6f Dandy Man.
TFRHHHII BHA-
6 MONTY MAGOO (IRE) (16) (2lb) 0 9-5 (8)
Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Charlize Angel (IRE) Rowan Scott J
O Thomas Kirby & Partner Roger Fell, Nawton T
B Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd OR8 Wellness S
TIMEFORM VIEW £4,500 Kessaar gelding. Dam unraced sister to Hackwood Stakes winner Heeraat and 5f/6f Ambiance (both smart) out of unraced half-sister to high-class sprinter Malhub. Fifteenth of 17 in novice (11/1) at Doncaster (5f, good) on debut 16 days ago, very green.
TFRHHHII BHA-
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THE MR TERRY EARLEY DUAL CELEBRATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £6000 x Declared Runners 14 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (33 wins from 336 runners, 10%) runs PERFIDIA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (3 wins from 39 runners, 8%) runs PERFIDIA Longest Travellers: RUMBA BAY & PIRANHA RAMA trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 184 miles.
1 COVERBRIDGE (GB) (164) 133564- 9-9 (8)
Br B g Calyx - Ibiza Ethan Jones (5) J
O Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan Peter Winks, Barnsley T
B Alne Park Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/2, fourth of 7 in nursery at Newcastle (8f) when last seen in November Gelded ahead of this return/debut for new yard and needs to raise hia game.
HHIII BHA60
2 TEQUILA ROSE (IRE) (116) 600400- D 9-9 (7)
Br B f River Boyne (IRE) - Himiko (IRE) Hollie Doyle J
O Racing To Profit Syndicate & Partner Lemos De Souza, Newmarket T
B Eimear Mulhern
Class1Personnel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 9 in nursery (33/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) on final run of 2024 (also final start forAmy Murphy) Equipped with a first-time visor and tongue strap for this reappearance/yard debut.
TFRHHIII BHA60
3 PIRANHA RAMA (GB) (17) 0-62005 D 9-9 (10)
Br B f Massaat (IRE) - Piranha (IRE) Jordan Williams (5) J
O Eric Griffiths & P D Evans David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Richard Kent & Clare Lloyd Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 FOCUS ON ZAAM (IRE) (209) 00360- 9-5 (2)
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Kristall Eye (FR) Elle-May Croot (5) J
O Mr John Phelan & Partner Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T
B J.F.C. Fisher & Killian Dunphy Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, 14 lengths last of 7 to Kilteel in nursery at Newcastle (7.1f). Off 6 months and he’s opposable. TFRHIIII BHA56
8 BAD HABITS (IRE) (9) 200000 9-4 (11)
Br B g Kodiac - Key To Power James Sullivan J
O Mrs Ruth A. Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Tally-Ho Stud William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW 100/1, last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 9 days ago and he looks set for another struggle. TFRHIIII BHA55
9 SANBONA (IRE) (7) 06000-0 9-4 (12)
Br B g Coulsty (IRE) - Milly’s Secret (IRE) Connor Beasley J
O Mr David T J Metcalfe & Mr M J K Dods Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Rathasker Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TFRHHHII BHA60
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 12 runs last year. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (15/2) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 17 days ago. Not taken lightly
4 RUMBA BAY (GB) (27) 00-6131 D 9-7 (5)
Br B f Havana Grey - Nellie Ellis (IRE) Richard Kingscote J
O Dave & Emma Evans David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Grovewood Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/4, didn’t need to improve to win 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 27 days ago, getting first run. 3lb nudge fair enough and she’s shortlist material.
TFRHHHHH BHA58
5 MISTER SKY BLUE (IRE) (181) 5605- 9-6 (13)
Br B g River Boyne (IRE) - Sacrament (IRE) Rowan Scott J
O Mr R & Mrs J E Huin Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T
B Oak Leaf Stud Gemma Tutty Racing, Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fifth of 12 in nurseryat Newcastle (7.1f, 14/1) in October. 2lb lower for this seasonal reappearance and he’s in with an each-way squeak.
TFRHHIII BHA57
6 BALLSGROVE BOY (GB) (47) 0002-23 BF 9-5 (6)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Sweet Wind Music Marco Ghiani J
O Mr W. Prosser Martin Dunne, Newmarket T
B Houghton-Cranford Partnership Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/3, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 47 days ago. Enters calculations off the same mark now back down in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA56
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Redcar (8f, good) 7 days ago. Back down in trip and now tried in a visor TFRHIIII BHA55
10 PERFIDIA (IRE) (201) 306030- 9-4 (9)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Final Treat (IRE) David Allan J
O Mr S Bulmer & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Rathbarry Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud, Ashfield Caravan Park S
TIMEFORMVIEW 12/1, seventh of11 in nurseryat Redcar(6f, good)when last seen 6 months ago. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA55
11 KILTEEL (GB) (16) 00103-4 9-4 (14)
Br B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Anwar (IRE) J
O Nick Bradley Racing 25 and Partner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Anwar Partnership Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEW 9/4 and hooded for1st time, fourth of6 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 16 days ago. Back down in trip and possibilities off 1lb lower with the hood discarded. NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA55 12 CITY CAPTAIN (GB) (198) 5504- 9-3 (1)
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - City Girl (IRE) Joanna Mason J O The Horse Watchers 10 Harriet Bethell, Arnold T B Littleton Stud Timeform S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 12 in nursery at Chelmsford City (7f, 11/1). Off 6 months ahead of this debut for new yard and he’s not without each-way hope. TFRHHHII BHA54 Se ck Br Ne et 1st fo of6 wcastle
13 ARDILLY BREEZE (GB) (32) 0-55 9-3 (4)
Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Lilly Junior Warren Fentiman (5) J
O Nick Bradley Racing 21 & Partners Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T
B Tibthorpe Stud Gemma Tutty Racing, Tattersalls, Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f, 28/1) 32 days ago. Improvement needed now venturing down the handicap route. TFRHIIII BHA54
14 I GOT KNOW HOW (GB) (165) 400- 9-2 (3)
Br B f Land Force (IRE) - Mirror Magic Jason Hart J
O Mr J. N. Blackburn
John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Tommy Severn JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Sheridan Ny Llp S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in novice at Southwell (7.1f, 40/1). Off 165 days and significant step forward needed now pitched into a handicap debut. TFRHIIII BHA53
2024: BLUFFERONTHEBUS (IRE) 3 8 13 Sam James 6-1 (Craig Lidster) 8 ran Visor worn first time by No 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10. Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 7, 10, 12.
Stewards Note: BALLSGROVE BOY: Following its run on 26/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.FOCUS ON ZAAM: Following its run on 17/9/2024 it was reported that the horse hung both ways late-on
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-4 Rumba Bay (GB), 9-2 Ballsgrove Boy (GB), 15-2 City Captain (GB), 8-1 Piranha Rama (GB), 12-1 Mister Sky Blue (IRE), Perfidia (IRE), 14-1 Coverbridge (GB), 28-1 Tequila Rose (IRE), 40-1 Ardilly Breeze (GB), 50-1 I Got Know How (GB), 66-1 Focus On Zaam (IRE), Sanbona (IRE), 150-1 Bad Habits (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW If RUMBA BAY is able to reproduce this year’s improved all-weather form returned to turf she could be the answer She may have most to fear from Ballsgrove Boy, who has put in good shifts on each of his last three starts and another bold show is anticipated. Piranha Rama is another to consider
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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBBPlus RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000 x Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money. 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £381. (Penalty Value £15462) Weights raised 5lb 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): R Fahey (31 wins from 221 runners, 14%) runs GLISTENING NIGHTS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Fahey (3 wins from 27 runners, 11%) runs GLISTENING NIGHTS
Longest Traveller: KING’S CODE trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 184 miles.
1 FORCEFUL SPEED (IRE) (16) 14/612-0 CD 5 9-9 (1)
Br Ch g New Bay - Praden (USA)
Cieren Fallon J
O Amo Racing Limited Raphael Freire, Newmarket T
B China Horse Club International Ltd Sports Invest UK Ltd S
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 QITAAL (GB) (15) 64015-3 D 6 9-2 (5)
Br Ch g Iffraaj - Qaafeya (IRE) Joe Fanning J
O Kingsley Park Owners Club Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, wasn’t totally straightforward off the bridle but on the whole gave a very good account returning from 6 months off from a career-high mark when third of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good) just over 2 weeks ago. One to consider with that under his belt.
TFRHHHII BHA95
TIMEFORM VIEW Won here on second of 3 runs last summer 28/1 and hooded for 1st time, well held on first outing since leaving George Boughey after 9 months off in 14-runner handicap at Kempton (11f) 16 days ago. Needs to leave that effort well behind.
2 SIEMPRE ARTURO (GB) (161) 111510- D 5 9-5 (7)
Br B g Outstrip - La Donacella
Jim Crowley J
O Ms V O’Sullivan & Crowd Racing Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T
B Ms Vivienne O’Sullivan Tote S
TFRHHHHI BHA88
8 LIGHTENING COMPANY(IRE) (160) 5/32054- CD 7 8-7 (4)
Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Shama’s Song (IRE) Andrew Mullen J
O Middleham Park Racing CXV & C Barclay Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Anthony Kirwan Middleham Park Racing S
TFRHHHII BHA91
TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific last year notching 5 wins, latest at Kempton in October. Stayed on gradually after missing break when seventh of 14 in handicap (9/2) at Kempton (11f) 5 months ago and enters calculations provided he’s ready to roll on reappearance.
3 CALUMET (IRE) (16) 2213-6 D 4 9-3 (8)
Br B c Calyx - Gerika (FR)
Marco Ghiani J
O Scuderia la Tesa Limited Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Societa Agricola La Tesa SRL Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner of a Windsor maiden on third start and backed up that effort when third of 8 in handicap atYarmouth (10.1f, good, 11/4) inAugust. Shaped better than the bare result after 7 months off when sixth at Kempton recently (badly hampered over 2f out) and he remains unexposed. TFRHHHHH BHA89
4 KING’S CODE (GB) (15) 1-42050 5 9-3 (3)
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Polygon (USA) Richard Kingscote J
O Eric Griffiths & P D Evans David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2024 with a pair of AW wins at Wolverhampton. Mostly respectable efforts in defeat on AW this year and wasn’t disgraced in a change of headgear back on turf at Doncaster recently
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5 MARHABATHE CHAMP (GB) (174) 0/00040- D 6 9-2 (9)
Br Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Lady of The Desert (USA) Robert Havlin J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Won competitive handicaps at both the Dante/Ebor Festival at York in 2023. Best effort last year when fourth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good to firm) in September but not so good on all-weather debut at Newcastle the following month and not seen since.
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6 OCEAN OF DREAMS (IRE) (16) 1/54-0 4 9-2 (2)
Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - All For Glory (USA) Hollie Doyle J
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XVIII & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Coolmore Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promise in 3 runs forAidan O’Brien, stylish maiden winner on sole 2-y-o start and finishedacreditablefourthinvaluableGowranraceonthesecondofhistwostartslastterm.Geldedsince and cheekpieces on for handicap/yard debut at Doncaster recently but unable to get competitive.
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TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Ran well to be placed again when third of 9 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) 4 months ago. Fairlyuseful on the Flat, respectable fourth at Redcar in November on last outing. Goes well fresh so worth a second look.
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9 GLISTENING NIGHTS (FR) (184) 012510- D 4 8-5 (6)
Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Lily Passion Warren Fentiman (5) J
O P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Ecurie Des Charmes P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive campaign last season but possibly found it one run too many when thirteenth of 14 in handicap (16/1) at York (10.2f, heavy) 6 months ago. Betting should be a decent guide to expectations on reappearance. TFRHHIII BHA77
2024: BOLSTER 4 9 9 Pierre-Louis Jamin 13-2 (K R Burke) 9 ran
Hood worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 4.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Stewards Note: OCEAN OF DREAMS: Following its run on 29/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Qitaal (GB), 5-1 Calumet (IRE), 7-1 Siempre Arturo (GB), 15-2 Forceful Speed (IRE), 8-1 Marhaba The Champ (GB), 17-2 Ocean of Dreams (IRE), 14-1 Lightening Company (IRE), 16-1 King’s Code (GB), Glistening Nights (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Cases can be made for several of these, but the suggestion is CALUMET, who was one of the worst sufferers in the interference early in the straight at Kempton on reappearance just over 2 weeks ago and Marco Botti’s 4-y-o remains unexposed. Qitaal ran a cracker without looking totally straightforward off the bridle at Doncaster recently, so he heads up the dangers, with Lightening Company and Siempre Arturo taken to fight out third.
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THE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMME SAVES LIVES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5
)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 10 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (33 wins from 336 runners, 10%) runs JEWEL MAKER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (3 wins from 39 runners, 8%) runs JEWEL MAKER
Longest Traveller: PERSEUS WAY trained by W Coltherd, Selkirk, 174 miles.
1 PARTISAN HERO (IRE) (6) 22-3311 CD 5 9-12 (in 5lb ex)(2)
Br B g Muhaarar - Mad About You (IRE) Richard Kingscote J
O D Lowe & S Hoyland David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Dave Loughnane Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on the back of a double, producing a career best when winning 7-runner handicap over C&D (good) 6 days ago. Improving type is able to race in the same grade under a penalty Respected in bid for hat-trick. TFRHHHHI BHA73
2 PERSEUS WAY (IRE) (511) 0/021/23/- D 6 9-9 (7)
Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bint Almatar (USA) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr S. Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Godolphin Bell Rural Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on two all-weather runs for Owen Burrows in 2023. Has been over jumps since and was well-backed on second start for this yard when fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (16f, heavy, 5/1) 37 days ago. Market may guide expectations on return to the Flat TFRHHHII BHA75
3 CHUZZLEWIT (GB) (15) 000-635 D 5 9-6 (9)
Br B g Showcasing - Furbelow Tom Eaves J
O Mr J C G Chua and Partner Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t got his head in front for a while but wasn’t disgraced back on turf, fifth of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good) 15 days ago, when not ideally placed. Fairly handicapped if he can build on that. TFRHHHII BHA72
4 POWER OF GOLD (GB) (181) 020400- D 5 9-4 (4)
Br B g Golden Horn - Power of Light (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Mr M. Dalby John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished last season on a low note but finds himself back below his last winning mark. Not ruled out having gone well fresh previously TFRHHHHI BHA70
5 SPIORADALTA (GB) (159) 005430- D 5 9-3 (8)
Br B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Broughtons Secret Jack Garritty J
O Clayton Manning, S Morrell & Hathaway Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B M. E. Broughton Cube3 Construction Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fourteen runs since lastwin in 2023 but failed to justifysupportwhenvisored for first time, tenth of 12 in handicap (9/2) at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) last November, too keen to do himself justice Will need to settle better on his return. TFRHHHII BHA69
6 PARIS LIGHTS (IRE) (44) 351-526 D 6 9-3 (10)
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Cabaret (IRE) David Nolan J
O Wrenegade Racing
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 PHONE TAG (GB) (16) 632-150 D 4 9-3 (6)
Br B g Havana Grey - Voicemail
William Pyle (5) J
O Total Asbestos Solutions & Trisha Keane Kevin Frost, Newark T
B Glebe Farm Stud Kevin Frost Racing S
Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Woodnook Farm Pty Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fit from the all-weather and best not judged on his most recent effort when denied a clear run, sixth of 7 in handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (8f) 44 days ago. Should be competitive on his return to turf.
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TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t been seen to best effect on two most recent starts, left without cover and raced freely when fourteenth of 18 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good) 16 days ago. Place claims.
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8 JEWEL MAKER (IRE) (83) 21262-0 CD 10 9-2 (3)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Sapphire (IRE) David Allan J
O Reality Partnerships I Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW C&Dwinner. Latestwin at Newcastle in Novemberbut not in that sort ofform when 18/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 83 days ago. Needs to bounce back down in trip on his return to turf TFRHHHII BHA68
9 ARKENSTAAR (GB) (189) 320006- D 5 9-2 (1)
Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Never Lose Connor Beasley J
O Mr P Appleton & Mrs Anne Elliott Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Tibthorpe Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Third in this race lastyear and attracted support on final run of last season (off 2lb higher) when sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (heavy, 15/2). Respected if ready to roll on his return. TFRHHHHH BHA68
10 VISIBILITY (IRE) (13) 654044 C D 8 8-7 (5)
Br B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Cry Pearl (USA) James Sullivan J O Paul J Dixon Mr J Wylam & Mrs C J Wylam Scott Dixon, Rolleston T
B J. Waldron & J. Barton Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago. Not dismissed back on turf racing off career low mark. TFRHHHII BHA59
2024: ON THE RIVER 5 9 10 Cam Hardie 11-4 (Harriet Bethell) 9 ran
Blinkers worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: PARIS LIGHTS: Following its run on 1/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Partisan Hero (IRE), 11-2 Chuzzlewit (GB), 6-1 Paris Lights (IRE), 10-1 Perseus Way (IRE), 11-1 Visibility (IRE), 12-1 Spioradalta (GB), 14-1 Jewel Maker (IRE), Arkenstaar (GB), 16-1 Phone Tag (GB), 18-1 Power of Gold (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW A competitive handicap but ARKENSTAAR makes most appeal having been third in this race last year. He’s back down to a workable mark and may take this on his return. Power of Gold can also go well fresh and he’s feasibly treated on reappearance, while Partisan Hero is respected in his bid for a hat-trick, and he could be dangerous if able to dictate from the front.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ARKENSTAAR 2.POWER
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THE INTO THE SKY PONTEFRACT MARATHON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40)
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Hammond (7 wins from 97 runners, 7%) runs BALKOTIC
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs BALKOTIC Longest Traveller: ZEPHLYN trained by E Whillans, Hawick, 163 miles.
1 ZEPHLYN (IRE) (20) 4405-21 6 9-9 (3)
Br B g Iffraaj - Taqdees (IRE) Jason Hart J
O The Farming Boys Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (16.2f) 20 days ago,well positioned. Significantlyup in trip back on turf,which asks a different question but he’s clearly fit and in form. TFRHHHHI BHA60
2 REEL HER IN (IRE) (46) 0/5112-4 5 9-8 (6)
Br B m Highland Reel (IRE) - Jer’s Girl (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Mrs Noreen McManus
2024:RACE ABANDONED
Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Stewards Note: QUERCUS ROBUR: Following its run on 25/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Zephlyn (IRE), 3-1 Tarbat Ness (GB), 4-1 Reel Her In (IRE), 6-1 Quercus Robur (GB), 17-2 Man of Riddles (USA), 25-1 Balkotic (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Most of these have stamina to prove over this marathon Flat trip but REEL HER IN promises to stay and back-to-back wins at Musselburgh in October read pretty well in the context of this. Zephlyn and Tarbat Ness have race fitness on their side, which can go a long way at this stage of the season, so they rate the main dangers.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.REEL HER IN (IRE) 2.ZEPHLYN (IRE) 3.TARBAT
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TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back Musselburgh winner at up to 2m in October 18/1, sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Interesting contender back on the level with this trip expected to be in range.
3 TARBAT NESS (GB) (167) 366221- 6 9-5 (2)
Br Gr g Reliable Man - Ethics Girl (IRE) Gina Mangan J
O The 1997 Partnership and RHD John Berry, Newmarket T
B Lawrence Wadey & Emma Berry H K Racing Services S
TIMEFORM VIEW Doesn’t always find much for pressure but he did finally get it right at Catterick in October (15.9f). Been hurdling since, good second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Significantly up in trip back on the Flat with blinkers returned. TFRHHHHI BHA56
4 MAN OF RIDDLES (USA) (14) 56-0563 7 9-4 (1)
Br B or Br g Temple City (USA) - Mien (USA) Grace McEntee J
O Mr D. Broadhurst Max Young, Sneads Green T
B Monticule
TIMEFORM VIEW Good third of 7 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 14 days ago, having run of race Significantly up in trip (which isn’t certain to suit) on what is a very rare turf outing.
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5 QUERCUS ROBUR (GB) (20) 660635 6 9-0 (5)
Br Br g Camelot - Wood Fairy
Cam Hardie J
O Mrs Jayne Sivills Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B Worksop Manor Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 6 3/4 lengths fifth of 8 to Zephlyn in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (16.2f) 20 days ago. Strong travellerwho isn’t really crying out for this stamina test but he does lurk on a dangerous mark if seeing it out. TFRHHHII BHA51
6 BALKOTIC (FR) (1022) 251//56//- 9 8-13 (4)
Br B g Balko (FR) - Aurore Celtique (FR) Aiden Brookes (3) J
O Raypasha Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t raced on the Flat since 2022. Third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (27f, good to soft, 14/1) 11 days ago. Stamina won’t be an issue but others still more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA50
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THE CONSTANT SECURITY SERVICES FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (33 wins from 336 runners, 10%) runs MISS HATHAWAY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (6 wins from 32 runners, 19%) runs DANCE OF KNIGHTS
Longest Traveller: SHE’S THE DUCHESS trained by G Boughey, Newmarket, 147 miles.
1 SHE’S THE DUCHESS (GB) (90) 1 3 9-9 (4)
Br Gr f Bated Breath - Lady Aquitaine (USA) Billy Loughnane J
O Tynan, Magniers, Shanahan & MacLennan George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Sahara Group Holdings George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual. 4/7, won 6-runner maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 90 days ago, kept up to work having travelled powerfully Sure to progress and drop to 6f won’t be an issue. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 DANCE OF KNIGHTS (GB) (-) 3 9-2 (1)
Br B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Abraj Dubai (USA) Pierre-Louis Jamin J
O Mainline Racing K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud KB Spigot Ltd S
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 SECRET DREAMER (GB) (178) 0- 3 9-2 (3)
Br B f Due Diligence (USA) - Hot Secret Callum Rodriguez J
O Mr H. D. Atkinson David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Slowly into stride and unable to land a blow when seventh of 9 in novice (40/1) at Redcar (6f, soft) on debut. Off 178 days
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8 ZIVA’S STAR (GB) (23) 000-5 3 9-2 (7)
Br Ch f Territories (IRE) - Feint
O Mr W. Bronson
Andrea Pinna (7) J
Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft T
B Bluemoon Racing Yorkshire Bale S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sergei Prokofiev filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 6f Star of Lady M and 2-y-o 5fwinnerAye Catcher. Dam 7fwinner. Trainer£ s newcomers command serious respect and stall one could be a plus if she breaks smartly
3 FURRST LADY (IRE) (-)
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3 9-2 (6)
Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Damask (IRE) James Sullivan J
O Fishlake Commercial Motors Ltd Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Tally-Ho Stud Fishlake Commercial Motors Ltd, William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW €45,000 yearling, Inns of Court filly Half-sister to several winners, notably smart 6f/7f winner Spycatcher Stable not known for winning newcomers but this one does make some paper appeal. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 HIGHFIELD ARTIST (IRE) (23) 06 3 9-2 (2)
Br Ch f Sands of Mali (FR) - Harvest Joy (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Trainers House Enterprises Ltd John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B John Hutchinson JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (6f, 40/1) 23 days ago. Looks a handicap project. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 MINSHAAR (GB) (-) 3 9-2 (5)
Br B f Mohaather - Shamlahar Oisin Orr J
O Mr Hussain Alabbas Lootah Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Hl Investments Group Hussain Lootah Investment Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, first run since leaving Philip Kirby when fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 23 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA37
2024: THURSDAY’S CHILD 3 9 9 Billy Garritty 8-1 (Micky Hammond) 8 ran
PROBABLE S.P.’s 13-8 She’s The Duchess (GB), 7-2 Dance of Knights (GB), 4-1 Minshaar (GB), 6-1 Miss Hathaway (GB), 22-1 Furrst Lady (IRE), 33-1 Secret Dreamer (GB), 50-1 Highfield Artist (IRE), 300-1 Ziva’s Star (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW SHE’S THE DUCHESS justified heavy support on debut over 7f at Newcastle in January and while the form is only ordinary, she’s expected to build on that. With that in mind, she can defy a penalty, possibly at the main expense of newcomers Dance of Knights and Minshaar TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
TIMEFORM VIEW Mohaather filly Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Bombay Bazaar Dam 1m winner Newcomer for successful yard so of interest, particularly if the vibes are positive
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6 MISS HATHAWAY (GB) (186) 323044- 3 9-2 (8)
Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Secretarial (IRE) David Allan J
O The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner
B Habton Racing
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TIMEFORM VIEW Fair filly. Below form fourth of 8 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f, 10/1). Off 6 months and while she sets the standard on her best 2-y-o form, she had plenty of racing.
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THE CONSTANT SECURITY SERVING YORKSHIRE RACECOURSES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5
)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 11 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Midgley (17 wins from 136 runners, 12%) runs BETTER & EMPEROR CARADOC Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Tinkler (2 wins from 19 runners, 11%) runs DANDY DINMONT Longest Traveller: REIGNING PROFIT trained by R Carr, Stillington, 82 miles.
1 KELDEO (GB) (15) 2610-50 D 4 9-9 (10)
Br Gr f Land Force (IRE) - Kept Under Wraps (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O Ownaracehorse, O Pears and T&T Racing Ollie Pears, Malton T
B Mr John Jackson Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, eleventh of 17 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good) 15 days ago, not clear run. Respectable effort on AW reappearance before that. TFRHHHII BHA70
2 A GIRL NAMED IVY (IRE) (168) 101040- C 4 9-9 (9)
Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - May Girl
O Mr Frank Lowe
Connor Beasley J
Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Yeomanstown Stud Magnus Homes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twowins from 6 runs lastyear, including a 6f course handicap. Ended theyearon a low note at Newcastle but she’s still relatively unexposed as sprinters go First outing for 168 days TFRHHHII BHA70
3 EMPEROR CARADOC (FR) (189) 212424- CD 6 9-9 (6)
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Tribune Libre (IRE) David Nolan J
O Dan Maltby Bloodstock Limited Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc Sunnyhill Properties (Yorkshire) Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last summer and posted several other good efforts in 2024. Claims if ready to roll after 6 months off TFRHHHII BHA70
4 REIGNING PROFIT (IRE) (18) 6000-53 CD 6 9-9 (7)
Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Reign (IRE) James Sullivan J
O The Chancers Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 9/2, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) 18 days ago, nearest finish. Can give a good account. TFRHHHHI BHA70
5 WILLOLARUPI (IRE) (149) 445315- D 4 9-7 (11)
Br B g Camacho - Moving Waves (IRE) Zak Wheatley (3) J
O Dp Fabricators Ltd Declan Carroll, Malton T
B J. P. M. O’Connor Tote S
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Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 MIDNIGHT LIR (IRE) (126) 504550- D 4 9-4 (1)
Br B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Kerineya (IRE) Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Denton Hall Racing Ltd Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Padraig Williams Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Below par on AW when last seen in December Returns off a career-low mark but others are still more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA65
8 SO GRATEFUL (GB) (14) 60-5214 CD BF 7 8-10 (4)
Br B g Swiss Spirit - Bow Bridge Lewis Chalkley (7) J
O The Mick & David EasterbyRacing Group Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mrs A. Jarvis Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in March. 10/3, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 14 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA57
9 BETTER (IRE) (65) 4130-06 D 4 8-10 (2)
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Ever Amber (IRE) P. J. McDonald J
O Mrs Christine Hopper & Mr Ged Shields Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Glidawn Stud Bloodstock Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle in October but her 3 AW starts over the winter. Has had wind surgery ahead of this first outing for 2 months. A first-time hood is also tried. TFRHHIII BHA57
10 OPAL STORM (GB) (15) 21463-0 D 5 8-8 (3)
Br B m Hot Streak (IRE) - Dark Opal (IRE) Aiden Brookes (3) J
O Brian Rothwell Racing Brian Rothwell, Leyburn T
B In At The Start Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, twelfth of 17 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good) on reappearance 15 days ago, with the reopposing Dandy Didmont ahead in third. Others are more persuasive.
TFRHHIII BHA55
11 NORTHERNER (IRE) (2) 64420-5 4 8-7 (8)
Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Beauty Pageant (IRE) Shay Farmer (7) J
O Mrs J Spivey & Mrs J Robinson Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Ballinvana House Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell in November Not seen to best effect when fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) later that month, left poorly placed. Off 149 days. Drawn widest on return.
TFRHHHII BHA68
6 DANDY DINMONT (IRE) (15) 66064-3 D 6 9-5 (5)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Coconut Kisses Faye McManoman J
O The Olliers & Stewart Perkins Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Miss Joanne Comer Alexanders York S
TIMEFORMVIEW 12/1, creditable third of17 in handicap at Doncaster(5f, good) on reappearance 15 days ago, nearest finish. Below the mark she defied last summer and should go well.
TFRHHHHH BHA66
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good, 16/1) 2 days ago. Others more persuasive.
TFRHHIII BHA54
2024: ALAFDHAL (IRE) 6 9 6 Josephine Gordon 10-1 (Phil McEntee) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 9.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-2 Dandy Dinmont (IRE), 5-1 So Grateful (GB), 6-1 Reigning Profit (IRE), 8-1 Emperor Caradoc (FR), 10-1 Midnight Lir (IRE), 12-1 A Girl Named Ivy (IRE), Willolarupi (IRE), 16-1 Keldeo (GB), 20-1 Better (IRE), 22-1 Northerner (IRE), 25-1 Opal Storm (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW DANDY DINMONT gets the vote to build on an encouraging reappearance third at the Doncaster Lincoln meeting. Ruth Carr’s Reigning Profit is another who arrives on the back of a good placed effort and is second choice ahead of So Grateful, who has had a good spell on AW in recent months.
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