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THE NAPOLEONS CASINO BRADFORD APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (APPRENTICE TRAINING RACE
PART OF THE RACING EXCELLENCE SERIES)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): M & D Easterby (15 wins from 145 runners, 10%) runs KNICKS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M & D Easterby (4 wins from 35 runners, 11%) runs KNICKS
Longest Traveller: REIDH trained by A Kirby, Kirtling, 153 miles.
1 KOMORKIS (IRE) (10) 510-464 D 4 10-0 (1)
Br Ch f Cotai Glory - Starlight Dance (IRE) Alfie Redman (3) J
O Foxhounds Racing Lawrence Mullaney, Wiseton T
B Mrs E. Thompson
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 4-y-o who won a sprint novice at Musselburgh for Richard Fahey last autumn. Shaped with some encouragement at Nottingham on stable debut and having got back on track when fourth at Carlisle latest, she’s entitled to go close. TFRHHHHI BHA63
2 KNICKS (IRE) (17) 030-605 D 5 9-13 (5)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Katla (IRE) Lewis Chalkley J
O Bruisers Boys, Nordoff, Windle, Westwood Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B John Grogan & Irish National Stud Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Went off too hard under a change of tactics when fifth of 10 over C&D on his latest start, but he looks interesting dropping into this sort of grade for the first time and is fancied to snap a long losing streak.
TFRHHHHH BHA62
5f 3y
Br Breeding J Jockey O Owner T Trainer B Breeder S Sponsor
7 LADY BOUQUET (GB) (13) 16-6036 D 5 8-12 (3)
Br B m Land Force (IRE) - Loulou Bellini Donagh Murphy J
O James and Susan Cookson Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Highclere Stud Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Wasn’t seen to best effect last time and is better judged on her previous Catterick third, form which leaves her with a bit to find in this slightly higher grade. TFRHHHII BHA47
8 ISLA BELLA (GB) (34) 205036 4 8-10 (6)
Br B f Land Force (IRE) - High Luminosity (USA) Charlie Tucker (5) J
O Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd Joey Ramsden, Newark T
B Highclere Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Has been running creditably over 5f on the all-weather of late, without shaping like a first handicap success is imminent, and she has something to prove back on turf TFRHHIII BHA45
3 HOWZAK (GB) (94) 000-140 D 8 9-10 (8)
WZAK (G
Br B g Sepoy (AUS) - Alys Love J
O Foulrice Park Racing Limited Liam Bailey, Middleham T
B Usk Valley Stud Show Business Interiors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW TFRIIIII BHA59
4 THORNABY PEARL (GB) (12) 100-534 D BF8 9-10 (7)
Br B g Pearl Secret - Juncea Oliver Carmichael J
O Ingleby Bloodstock Limited Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T
B D. R. Tucker Adrian Nicholls Racing, Scott Bros Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped encouragingly first 2 starts this season prior to overdoing things on the front end at Beverley last time, and he’s now 1lb lower than when successful in a similar event at Hamilton in August.
TFRHHHII BHA59
5 FOREVER NOAH (GB) (18) 002202 5 9-8 (4)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Poppet’s PassionMatthew Lloyd Slater J
O Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd Joey Ramsden, Newark T
B Whatton Manor Stud
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7. Stewards Note:
REIDH: Following its run on 19/5/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Komorkis (IRE), Knicks (IRE), 5-1 Thornaby Pearl (GB), 11-2 Forever Noah (GB), 8-1 Lady Bouquet (GB), 10-1 Reidh (IRE), 14-1 Isla Bella (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Dropped in grade, this looks a good opportunity for KNICKS to break his long losing run. Komorkis is relatively unexposed and should be firmly in the mix.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KNICKS (IRE) 2.KOMORKIS (IRE) 3.THORNABY PEARL
TIMEFORM VIEW Best ridden positively, he’s gone close on 2 of his previous 3 all-weather starts (6f), but there’s no guarantee that these conditions will bring out the best in him.
6 REIDH (IRE) (20) 4000-00
Br B g Kodiac - Praskovia (IRE)
NON-RUNNER ABBREVIATIONS
TFRHHHII BHA57
6 9-6 (2)
Alexandra Egan J
O Dumb and Dumber Adam Kirby, Kirtling T
B Sebastian Curran
TIMEFORM VIEW Joined an emerging yard prior to this season but there has been little sign of a revival in either start (7f) and now tackles the minimum trip for the
first time.
– Beaten Favourite.
TFRHHIII BHA55
Colours No Horse
THE RACING TV EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5
)
(FOR HORSES IN BANDS C AND D) (EBF RESTRICTED RACE QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE
)
for maiden two yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 11 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 (35 wins from 355 runners, 10%) runs BLADEY LADY & FERN CLYDE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (8 wins from 103 runners, 8%) runs BLADEY LADY & FERN CLYDE
Longest Travellers: SHAQRA DIAMOND trained by J Tate & CONSULTATION trained by J Fanshawe, both Newmarket, 147 miles.
1 BAYSIDE WAY (IRE) (-)
Br B f Bayside Boy (IRE) - Reroute (IRE)
9-2 (2)
Paul Mulrennan J
O Ballylinch Stud Ollie Pears, Malton T
B Gavin Kinch and Carrigbeg Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 8. €16,000 yearling, £18,000 2-y-o, Bayside Boy filly Half-sister to winner up to 7f Axel Jacklin and 2-y-o 6f winner Lin Chong. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner Bred to be a 2-y-o but stable’s newcomers have typically been needing their first run. Wears hood. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 BLADEY LADY (IRE) (11) 34 9-2 (9)
Br B f Minzaal (IRE) - Nashmiah (IRE) James Sullivan J
O Barmyblades II Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Rathbride Farm Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t build on her debut effort when well-held fourth of 7 at Ripon last time and may be better off in handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 CONSULTATION (GB) (31) 5
9-2 (4)
Br B f Twilight Son - Clinician Daniel Muscutt J
O Cheveley Park Stud James Fanshawe, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited, Pegasus Stables LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twilight Son filly. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Lockheed out of useful winner up to 8.5f (2-y-o 7f winner) Clinical. Wasn’t seen to best effect when fifth of 6 (behind a subsequent winner) on debut at Wolverhampton and with improvement expected, she has a leading chance. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 FERN CLYDE (GB) (11) 643
9-2 (6)
Br Ch f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Queenoftheclyde (IRE) David Allan J
O Nick Bradley Racing 4 & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tattersalls S
TIMEFORM VIEW Settled better but could only match the form of her second start when third of 7 in a fairly thin Ripon novice last time and may be vulnerable to a less exposed one. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 FLOWER YOUMZAIN (IRE) (-) 9-2 (11)
Br B or Br f Ardad (IRE) - Zhoour Youmzain Kevin Stott J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 5. Ardad filly. Dam unraced out of useful 13f winner Bite of The Cherry Stall 11 isn’t ideal for a newcomer but the stable’s juveniles are in good form and she’s one to note if supported. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 KHAZAMH (IRE) (13) 0 9-2 (3)
Br Ch f Caturra (IRE) - Beldale Memory (IRE) Oisin McSweeney J
O Mr R. A. Fahey
B Lotus Bloodstock
Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 PEARL GRACE (GB) (-) 9-2 (10)
Br B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Pleascach (IRE) Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Mr R. Trew Charlie Johnston, Middleham T B Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 2. 35,000 gns yearling, Pinatubo filly Half-sister to 1 1/4m winner Thundersquall and 2-y-o 1m-1 1/4m winner Explosion. Dam winner up to 1 1/2m (2-y-o 7f winner). Bred to make an impact as a 2-y-o, though stable yet to have a juvenile win on debut this season. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 SHAQRA DIAMOND (IRE) (-) 9-2 (8)
Br Ch f Space Traveller - Infatuation Daniel Tudhope J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah James Tate, Newmarket T
B Thomas Hassett
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 1. 20,000 gns yearling, Space Traveller filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 10.7f winner Fixation and 1m winner Sense of Romance. Dam unraced. Yard has had a couple of juvenile winners in recent weeks and needs a close look in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 BLACK CUILLIN (IRE) (40) (3lb) 4 8-13 (5)
Br B or Br f Far Above (IRE) - Invermere Joanna Mason J
O CL Racing Limited & McCulloch Bloodstock Craig Lidster, Malton T
B McCulloch Bloodstock Partnership LLP Craig Lidster Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Far Above filly showed plenty of boot following a slow start when last of 4 in a 5f maiden here 5 weeks ago. She’s entitled to do better for that run and could well be in the shake-up. TFRHHHHI BHA-
10 COUSIN RACHEL (GB) (-) (3lb) 8-13 (1)
Br Ch f Postponed (IRE) - Golden Crown Tom Eaves J
O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 25. Postponed filly. Closely related to useful winner Castle Stuart (2-y-o 8.3f winner) and 7f (including at 2 yrs) winner Reverberate. Dam, 2-y-o 7.5f winner, half-sister to smart winners Forest of Dean and Crown of Oaks. Makes some appeal on pedigree and market should guide. TFRHHHII BHA-
11 MOHANGEL (GB) (-) (3lb)
8-13 (7)
Br B f Mohaather - Precious Angel (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O SBK Racing Club Michael Appleby, Oakham T B West Lodge Stud Partnership Sbk Computers Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 18. 5,000 gns yearling, Mohaather filly Dam, placed at 1m-1 1/4m, closely related to useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Infamous Angel. More likely to be one for the longer term.
TFRHHIII BHA-
2025: NO SPRITZ NO PARTY 2 9 2 Connor Planas 33-1 (Charlie Clover) 10 ran Hood worn first time by No 1.
Stewards Note:
KHAZAMH: Following its run on 26/5/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped right from the stalls.
TFRHHHII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed only greenness when (11/1) last of 9 in a maiden at Redcar on debut, losing many lengths at the start, and should at least know more second time up.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-2 Consultation (GB), 6-1 Black Cuillin (IRE), 13-2 Fern Clyde (GB), 7-1 Flower Youmzain (IRE), 8-1 Shaqra Diamond (IRE), 10-1 Pearl Grace (GB), 12-1 Khazamh (IRE), Cousin Rachel (GB), 16-1 Bayside Way (IRE), 25-1 Mohangel (GB), 66-1 Bladey Lady (IRE)
Colours No Horse
st-lb Draw Colours No Horse
st-lb Draw
THE TIMEFORM VIEW CONSULTATION couldn’t do herself justice behind a next-time-out winner on debut and she’s fancied to open her account at the second attempt. Black Cuillin showed good speed when running an inefficient race here on debut and should do better up in trip, while significant support for a newcomer is likely to be telling, in what hardly looks a deep maiden.
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SUNDAY 21ST JUNE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4
)
(GBBPLUS RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 5 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.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): D O’Meara (21 wins from 132 runners, 16%) runs RAULIN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (9 wins from 67 runners, 13%) runs RAULIN Longest Traveller: ANALOGICAL trained by Sir M Prescott, Newmarket, 147 miles.
1 RAULIN (IRE) (12) 116-062 C 4 9-9 (4)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Lope Scholar (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J
O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Luas Bloodstock Akela Plant Hire Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a double over 1 1/4m at this track last summer but hasn’t fully convinced with his stamina for further, including when second of 4 in a moderately-run race at Hamilton (13f, firm) last time. TFRHHHII BHA82
2 AULIS (GB) (600) 222212/- D 5 9-9 (1)
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Redstart Joanna Mason J
O Gary Downes and Howard Thompson Tina Jackson, Loftus T
B Mr A. D. G. Oldrey & Mr G. C. Hartigan S. M. Thompson Ltd S
2.ANALOGICAL 3.RAULIN (IRE)
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
RECORD TIMES
TFRHHIII BHA82
TIMEFORMVIEW Nearly landed a fairly useful double at Kempton on final start for Ralph Beckett in October 2024 but it’s naturally a concern that he’s been absent for 20 months ahead of this stable debut.
3 ANALOGICAL (GB) (18) 5-22131 CD 4 9-8 (3)
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Muqantara (USA) Poppy Scott (7) J
O Mrs Victoria Machen & Partner Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B Aislabie Bloodstock Ltd Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won on his sole previous C&D start and again made all when successful under this claimer in a fairly useful 4-runner handicap at Catterick (good) last time. Weighted to go well off only 2lb higher, although softer conditions would be an unknown.
TFRHHHHI BHA81
4 SOMETHING (GB) (11) 0-52031 D 5 9-4 (2)
Br Br g Golden Horn - Calipatria Conor Whiteley (7) J
O Foulrice Park Racing Limited Liam Bailey, Middleham T
B Highclere Stud Show Business Interiors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful stable debut in refitted cheekpieces (on for all 4 wins) at Ripon last time, having been allowed to dictate a small field, however he’ll likely face competition for the lead on this occasion and is 0-13 in handicaps outside of class 5/6 company.
TFRHHHII BHA77
5 SAY WHATYOU SEE (IRE) (38) 21D-352 D BF 4 9-4 (5)
Br Gr g Belardo (IRE) - Catchphrase (IRE) Billy Garritty J
O Oakfield Racing Liam Bailey, Middleham T
B Newtown Anner Stud Show Business Interiors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW In fine form last summer (2 wins) and shaped well when a gambled-on second at Newcastle on his latest start, moving through the race as if on a good mark but bumping into a better-than-ever course specialist. Looks to have been found a good opportunity back up in grade. TFRHHHHH BHA77 2025: KNIGHTSWOOD (IRE) 6 9 10 Jason Hart 3-1 (Charlie Johnston) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 2-1 Say What You See (IRE), 5-2 Analogical (GB), 4-1 Something (GB), 15-2 Raulin (IRE), 11-1 Aulis (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW SAY WHAT YOU SEE shaped well in defeat when runner-up at Newcastle and is fancied to go one better. Recent Catterick winner Analogical is feared most, as he bids to make it 2-2 over C&D.
Colours No Horse
Age st-lb Draw
PWR OF DISCOVER THE
THE
TONY BETHELL MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 12 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
|
FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 355 runners, 10%) runs ZIMMERMAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (9 wins from 60 runners, 15%) runs LARAVIE
Longest Traveller: LADY PHOEBE trained by A Nicol, Seahouses, 156 miles.
1 MERRIJIG (GB) (63) 34401-6 D BF 8 9-9 (1)
Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Near Wild Heaven Gina Mangan J
O The Beverley House Stables Partnership John Berry, Newmarket T
B Emma Berry Collings Berry Media Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a falling mark in this grade at Newcastle in November After 5 months off (without the blinkers), probably needed the run when sixth of 9 at Kempton in April. Could be in the mix with headgear back on.
TFRHHHHI BHA65
2 LARAVIE (IRE) (28) 040511 7 9-9 (2)
Br B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Lohort Castle (IRE) Luke Morris J
O Laravie Partnership James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mrs Caitriona Cronin Beame Racing Welfare S
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 LADY PHOEBE (IRE) (20) 1320-14 C 5 8-12 (11)
Br Gr m Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Best Be Careful (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O Ian Nicol Racing Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B John Costello & Irish National Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career best upped to 21.6f when winning here in April. Did enough to confirm that effort when fourth of 7 in a steadily-run race at Newcastle (2m) 20 days ago. Return to this track/longer trip should suit.
TFRHHHII BHA54
8 SOMEONE’S WISH (IRE) (10) 20336-0 6 8-10 (8)
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Crystal Mountain (USA) James Sullivan J
O Mr Conor Morris Patrick Morris, Prescot T
B Mr M. Dunphy & Mr E. Cantillon
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over hurdles for Gordon Elliott in October. However, he struggled for form over jumps to start the current year and ran poorly back on the Flat at Wolverhampton (1 1/2m) making stable debut 10 days ago.
TFRHHHHI BHA65
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 times over hurdles at up to 23f last summer. Made second handicap start in this sphere a winning one at Salisbury in May, before following up at Catterick by 2 3/4 lengths from Zimmerman. Much respected.
3 ZIMMERMAN (GB) (18) 530-623 7 9-7 (4)
Br Ch g Poet’s Voice - Cresta Gold
David Allan J
O The Zimmerman Syndicate Tim Easterby, Malton T
B P. T. Tellwright Easthorpe Hall Stud S
9 ANGELARDO (IRE) (20) 210402 4 8-8 (6)
Br Gr g Belardo (IRE) - Angel de La Gesse (FR) Billy Garritty J
O Foulrice Park Racing Limited Liam Bailey, Middleham T
B Rathbarry Stud Show Business Interiors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW With cheekpieces back on, stepped up on reappearance run when second to Laravie at Catterick in May. Suffered interference when third of 5 at Musselburgh 18 days ago and he’s eased further in the weights. Can make a bold bid with blinkers refitted.
TFRHHHHH BHA63
4 SIMIYANN (IRE) (24) 0334-60 D 6 9-7 (5)
Br B g Australia - Simiyna (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr Martin John Hall Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over 2m at Newcastle in March. Below form over shorter subsequently, but back up in distance he returned to form when runner-up at the same course 20 days ago. Task is now to build on latest effort. TFRHHHII BHA50
10 COLD HENRY (GB) (32) 03/54-40 7 8-5 (7)
Br B g Sixties Icon - Flashyfrances Joanna Mason J
O Mr Liam Murray Sara Ender, Malton T
B D. R. C. Elsworth Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over hurdles in March but his losing sequence on the Flat is mounting up, going backwards from recent run when down the field at Southwell last month. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHIII BHA47
TFRHHIII BHA63
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice on the Flat last year, with latest success in 4-runner contest at Ffos Las (2m) in August. After 4 months off, was always behind after reverting to starting slowly when well held at Newbury (1 1/2m) 24 days ago.
5 CHARLIE DARLING (FR) (21) 503116 6 9-6 (10)
Br Ch g Ultra (IRE) - Femme Kyoto (FR) Tom Eaves J
O Mr Scott McMillan & Mr Alan Brown Alan Brown, Malton T
B Mrs Heather Allen
11 GOLDEN SAMBA (GB) (21) 063-043 4 8-4 (9)
Br B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Gold Ribbon Olivia Tubb (5) J
O Future Champions Racing Syndicate Ed de Giles, Ledbury T
B Mark Goggin Ed de Giles Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a first success for current yard at Southwell (16.5f) in April, before scoring again over the same C&D 9 days later. Possibly found soft ground against him when sixth of 9 at Carlisle (1 3/4m) on latest outing 3 weeks ago.
TFRHHIII BHA62
6 RUPERT THE PRINCE (IRE) (22) 3121-34 D 4 9-5 (3)
Br B g Golden Horn - Dragon Beat (IRE) Kevin Stott J
O Riverdee & West Paces & Partners Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Craig & Laura Buckingham Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed to win 3 handicaps last season for Paddy Butler, including over 17f at Bath in October Has made the frame both starts on the Flat for current yard this season, respectable fourth of 6 at Ripon 22 days ago.
TFRHHHII BHA61
TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for a breakthrough success, but upped to 2m she produced her best effort when third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (good to firm) 3 weeks ago, albeit having run of the race. More needed from 1lb out of weights. TFRHHHII BHA45
12 ARCIMBOLDO (GB) (113) 323-544 4 8-4 (12)
Br B g Study of Man (IRE) - Archduchess Aiden Brookes J
O Miss Emma Forman Mike Sowersby, Malton T
B Miss K. Rausing Mike Sowersby Racing, Aghaul Ltd Haulage Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden and has finished no better than mid-division in 3 starts this year, faring no better in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 5 in handicap at Newcastle in February. TFRHHIII BHA45
Colours
2025: QUEEN OF STEEL 5 9 5 Gina Mangan 8-11 (Fergal O’Brien) 10 ran Blinkers worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 2, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8, 10, 12.
Stewards Note:
MERRIJIG: Following its run on 6/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
SIMIYANN: Following its run on 15/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-4 Laravie (IRE), 6-1 Zimmerman (GB), 7-1 Merrijig (GB), 9-1 Angelardo (IRE), 10-1 Lady Phoebe (IRE), 11-1 Rupert The Prince (IRE), Golden Samba (GB), 16-1 Charlie Darling (FR), 28-1 Simiyann (IRE), Someone’s Wish (IRE), Arcimboldo (GB), 40-1 Cold Henry (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW ZIMMERMAN has returned to form on his last 2 starts and, in a change of headgear, he could be ready to take advantage of his career-low mark. Laravie isn’t taken lightly, though, in her hat-trick bid, while Merrijig could go well with his reappearance run behind him.
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THE BILL CARRIGILL MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 12 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 355 runners, 10%) runs OFF SPIN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (8 wins from 103 runners, 8%) runs OFF SPIN Longest Traveller: FALCON NINE trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 160 miles.
1 SEVENTY (GB) (14) 513312 D BF 4 9-9 (7)
Br B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Little Becky Daniel Muscutt J
O The Unlucky Rovers Ross Burdon, Newmarket T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd RB Racing Syndicate, Kwiff - Spryme Ltd S
Br Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 PORTER’S SONG (GB) (44) 5-565 4 9-1 (4)
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Reem (AUS) Billy Garritty J
O Foulrice Park Racing Limited Liam Bailey, Middleham T
B Essafinaat UK Ltd Show Business Interiors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Carried on his good spell from all-weather back to turf when winning over 1 1/4m at Windsor in May. Only narrowly denied at the same course (11.5f) 2 weeks ago and he can make his presence felt.
TFRHHHHI BHA65
2 LENNY’S SPIRIT (FR) (10) 603560 D 8 9-8 (10)
Br B or Br g Intello (GER) - Moonee Valley (FR) Sam James J
O Mrs Jessica Ball Adam Kirby, Kirtling T
B S.A.R.L. Haras de Saint Julien Adam Kirby Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Went close to making a successful debut for this yard when third of 12 at Lingfield in March. Hasn’t kicked on since then, but raced too freely upped in trip when down the field at Wolverhampton (1 1/2m) 10 days ago.
TFRHHHII BHA64
3 NANNY PARK (GB) (31) 3333-00 4 9-8 (8)
Br B f Golden Horn - Meet Me Halfway Ryan Sexton J
O Keep The Faith Partnership Sara Ender, Malton T
B Des Thurlby Wilcocks Contractors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form without winning in 2025 for James Fanshawe However, she hasn’t offered much in 2 starts for current yard this spring, again failing to beat a rival at Ripon a month ago. TFRHHIII BHA64
4 SHIMMERING SANDS (GB) (194) 004534- D 7 9-7 (6)
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Milady Joanna Mason J
O Stittenham Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B D. J. and Mrs Deer Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORMVIEW It’s now 3 years since his last victory but made the frame 3 times last season, running respectably when fourth of 8 at Newcastle on final outing in November. Capable of getting involved if ready to go after 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA63
5 PRINCESS NIYLA (GB) (21) 5-03653 D 6 9-7 (3)
Br B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Coillte Cailin (IRE) Tom Eaves J
O Mr John Sugarman Alan Brown, Malton T
B Mr Peter Moran Retraining of Racehorses S
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since last spring but arrives in good heart, beaten only by a pair of 3-y-os when third of 8 in handicap at Redcar 3 weeks ago. Major player having dropped below last successful mark. TFRHHHHH BHA63
6 FALCON NINE (GB) (18) 3304-00 6 9-2 (2)
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Freedonia Paul Mulrennan J
O URSA Major Racing & I Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Niarchos Family Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, Fleece Kitchen & Bar S
TIMEFORM VIEW Often starts slowly but recorded back-to-back 9f wins last summer After 4 months off, shaped as if in need of the outing when well held at Musselburgh 18 days ago, though need things to drop right given his usual running style. TFRHHIII BHA58
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced in France, before taking a step forward sent handicapping on third start for Edward Bethell when fifth of 14 at Leicester (1 1/4m) 6 weeks ago. Remains unexposed as he makes stable debut.
TFRHHHII BHA57
8 AFRICAN SPIRIT (IRE) (23) 0000/0-0 5 9-1 (12)
Br B g Showcasing - African Skies Luke Morris J
O Mrs S.J. Brookhouse Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Framont Ltd & R. S. Cockerill Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Lost his way for B. F. Brookhouse in 2024 and was well held only start last year. After over 15 months off, raced too freely on stable debut when last of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (7f) 23 days ago. This run should reveal more back up in trip.
TFRHHIII BHA57
9 OFF SPIN (IRE) (12) 020-535 4 8-13 (5)
Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Spin Doctor David Allan J
O S Bulmer, P Hebdon & R Taylor Tim Easterby, Malton T
B C. O’Flynn, Roalso & Forever Endeavour Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but stepped up on reappearance run when third at Ripon (1 1/4m) in May. However, he raced too keenly upped to 1 1/2m when fifth of 6 at Beverley 12 days ago. Has eased further in the weights as he returns to this trip.
TFRHHHII BHA55
10 ARRANMORE (GB) (22) 445125 D 9 8-9 (9)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Ceisteach (IRE) Aiden Brookes J
O The Rat Pack Racing Club Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Newsells Park Stud Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Southwell (11f) in March and backed that up when second over the same C&D a month later. Fared best of those held up when fifth of 13 at Ripon (1m) 22 days ago, form boosted since, and he enters calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA51
11 SATYRESS (GB) (272) 000406- 4 8-6 (1)
Br Ch f Waldgeist - Avenue Dargent (FR) Sean Dylan Bowen J
O James Rowsell and John Norbury Harriet Bethell, Arnold T
B Ashbrittle Stud Ashbrittle Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Only modest form at best in 2025, facing a stiff task back in maiden company when sixth of 9 at Carlisle (11f) on final outing in September Has work to do on return from 9 months off. TFRHHIII BHA48
12 SWEET CICELY (GB) (54) 4450-00 4 8-4 (11)
Br B f Sir Percy - Footlight Cam Hardie J
O Mr A. Waite Mike Sowersby, Malton T
B Worksop Manor Stud Mike Sowersby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who has finished down the field both starts this year, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Beverley (1 1/2m) in April. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHIIII BHA45
Colours No Horse
Colours
Horse
2025: DISTINCTION (IRE) 7 9 6 P J McDonald 7-2 (John Mackie) 10 ran Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 9, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 10, 12.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Seventy (GB), 13-2 Arranmore (GB), 7-1 Shimmering Sands (GB), Princess Niyla (GB), 9-1 Lenny’s Spirit (FR), 11-1 Porter’s Song (GB), Off Spin (IRE), 16-1 African Spirit (IRE), 18-1 Falcon Nine (GB), 28-1 Satyress (GB), 40-1 Nanny Park (GB), 66-1 Sweet Cicely (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW PRINCESS NIYLA has looked as good as ever this season, bumping into a couple of improvers when third at Redcar last time, and she makes plenty of appeal from her current mark. She gets the vote ahead of Seventy, who has taken his form up a notch for his current yard this year, with Arranmore completing the shortlist.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PRINCESS NIYLA 2.SEVENTY 3.ARRANMORE RACE RESULT
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THE MR WOLF SPRINT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5
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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): R & P Fahey (27 wins from 199 runners, 14%) runs EMPEROR’S SON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Dods (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs CALL ME BETTY Longest Traveller: JUST QUEEN HIGH trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 118 miles.
1 CALL ME BETTY (IRE) (21) 3216-01 D 4 9-9 (7)
Br B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Ariena (IRE) Daniel Muscutt J
O Mr D Stone & Mrs C Dods Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Mrs Diane Williams STS Group Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 7f winner on all-weather last year and, making only second start over 6f, left this season’s return behind when making all in 12-runner handicap at Carlisle 3 weeks ago. Likely contender with more still to offer as a sprinter. TFRHHHHH BHA75
2 JUST QUEEN HIGH (IRE) (56) 5101-00 D 4 9-6 (2)
Br Ch f Calyx - Lucy Lou (IRE)
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7 GREAT (GB) (19) 43-0630 D 4 9-2 (4)
Br B g Twilight Son - Barathea Dancer (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O Racing To Profit Syndicate & Partners Sam England, Guiseley T
B P D West Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
Luke Morris J
O Mr D. Mooney & Mr D. Gibbons Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Barronstown Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Won maiden and handicap at Nottingham in 2025. However, has finished down the field both starts this season, last of 9 at Leicester in April. First run for yard after leaving Dylan Cunha and has a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA72
3 VEYDARI (IRE) (231) 024040- CD 4 9-5 (5)
Br B g Hello Youmzain (FR) - Verriya (FR) Ryan Sexton J
O Mr S. Bland Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Mr Ian Thompson David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t manage to win for current yard last year but made the frame on 3 occasions. Ended the campaign on a low-key note, seventh of 12 over 5f here in October, but he’s now back down to his winning mark as he returns from 7-month absence. TFRHHHII BHA71
4 FISCAL POLICY (IRE) (18) 603225 CD 7 9-3 (10)
Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Penny’s Gift Joanna Mason J
O S Thompson, Mrs R Carr, G Shields Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since last season’s reappearance but placed 3 times this spring, before not ideally placed when fifth of 7 at Catterick 18 days ago. Has widest draw to overcome.
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TFRHHHII BHA69
LEGEND (IRE) (14) 4-05206 D 6 9-3 (8)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Caledonia Princess Daniel Tudhope J
O Mrs S Hibbert, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd Liam Bailey, Middleham T
B O’Connor International Limited Show Business Interiors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Wolverhampton and York last season and was unlucky not to win having met trouble at Southwell in April. Hasn’t been in the same form after starting slowly last 2 outings, though he’s one to note back down in grade.
TFRHHHHI BHA69
6 HECTIC (GB) (30) 10-4440 D 6 9-3 (9)
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Ceedwell
Billy Garritty J
O Mrs Ailsa Stirling Liam Bailey, Middleham T
B Miss Nell Kent & Miss Sophie Bates Show Business Interiors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a first success for current yard at Ripon a year ago. Hasn’t gone on from this season’s reappearance, though had worst of the draw when well held at Ascot last month. Has had a breathing operation since with cheekpieces now back on.
TFRHHIII BHA69
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden winner at Windsor for Richard Hannon last spring and ended 2025 with a pair of in-frame efforts in handicaps at Kempton. Hasn’t been seen to best effect last 2 starts, very slowly away at Ayr 19 days ago, but his mark has eased further as a result.
TFRHHHII BHA68
8 EMPEROR’S SON (IRE) (122) 23-1360 5 9-2 (3)
Br B g Kodiac - Flat White (IRE) Oisin McSweeney J
O Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T B Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally added to his debut success at Wolverhampton (5f) in January. Not discredited next 2 outings, before running poorly after just 6 days off at Newcastle when last seen. Back up in trip (effective over this far) after 4-month break.
TFRHHHII BHA68
9 DORNEY LAKE (GB) (14) 003560 D 5 9-0 (6)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Dora’s Sister (IRE) Conor Whiteley (7) J
O Mrs C M Clarke, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd Liam Bailey, Middleham T B Mickley Stud & Tim & Miranda Johnson Show Business Interiors Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2025 and has been below form back on turf for his last 3 races, eighth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 2 weeks ago. Cheekpieces reached for as he drops back in grade.
TFRHHIII BHA66
10 DAYTONA LADY (IRE) (7) 6-31342 D 6 8-12 (1)
Br B m Bungle Inthejungle - Roseau City James Sullivan J
O Mr Eric Broadwith and Mrs Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T B Mccracken Farms Ltd William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has managed to find some consistency this year, getting back to winning ways at Wolverhampton in April and making the frame all 3 starts since, trapped wide but still going close at the same course a week ago. Could be thereabouts.
TFRHHHHI BHA64
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 10.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6. Stewards Note:
GREAT: Following its run on 20/5/2026 it was reported that the horse slipped leaving the stalls.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 10-3 Call Me Betty (IRE), 4-1 Daytona Lady (IRE), 13-2 Fiscal Policy (IRE), 9-1 Dicko The Legend (IRE), 10-1 Veydari (IRE), 11-1 Great (GB), Emperor’s Son (IRE), 14-1 Dorney Lake (GB), 28-1 Hectic (GB), 33-1 Just Queen High (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW CALL ME BETTY showed a gutsy attitude when scoring at Carlisle 3 weeks ago and she is taken to follow up as she makes only her third start over this trip. She can see off the challenge of the class-dropping Dicko The Legend and Daytona Lady, who is going through a good spell at present.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CALL ME BETTY (IRE)
2.DICKO THE LEGEND (IRE) 3.DAYTONA LADY (IRE)
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Age st-lb Draw
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