SARAH DRABWELL General Manager, Sandown Park Racecourse
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TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found on page 47
Chairman
Nick Mustoe
Directors of the Racecourse Committee
Emma Banks
Vikki Dunn
Brian Finch
Charles Hemphill
Guy Henriques
Anna Mackenzie
General Manager
Sarah Drabwell
Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course
Andrew Cooper
Estates Manager
Craig Williamson
Deputy Estates Manager
Steve Mills
Safety Officer
Gareth Richardson
Commentator
Simon Holt
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Sarah Drabwell
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Andrew Cooper &
Gareth Richardson
Stewards
Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)
Sarah Ellison (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Sophie Candy, Ben Ford, Nathan Green
Starters
Robert Supple
Kieran O’Shea Judge
David Hicks
Clerk Of The Scales
Graham Ford
Veterinary Officers
Jane Harry
Kanichi Kusano
Veterinary Surgeons
Simon Knapp, C.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S.
Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Spotter
Melvin Stafford M.A., Vet.M.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Medical Officers
Dr Lucy Free
Dr Rob Cullen
Dr Peter Johnson
Dr Mark Gorvin
Dr Graeme Robertson
Dr Rizwan Ghani
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
Darren Stone, Vince McKevitt, Christine Hannaford, Stuart Shilston, Peter Double, Helena Warbrick
TODAY’S RACING
FIRST RACE
1:15pm The bet365 Handicap Stakes - 5f 10y 18-19
SECOND RACE
1:50pm The bet365 Esher Cup Handicap Stakes - 1m 22-23
THIRD RACE
2:25pm The bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3) - 1m 1f 209y 26-27
FOURTH RACE
3:00pm The bet365 Mile (Group 2) - 1m 30-31
FIFTH RACE
3:35pm The bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3) - 1m 1f 209y 34-35
SIXTH RACE
4:10pm The bet365 ‘Wild Card’ Fillies’ Novice Stakes - 1m 1f 209y 38-39
SEVENTH RACE
4:45pm The Nordoff & Robbins Jeff Beck Memorial Handicap Stakes - 1m 1f 209y 42-43
Come and celebrate Sandown Park’s 150th birthday at the bet365 Jump Finale Day featuring awards to the season’s Champions, a parade of equine stars, seven high class races and a fantastic after-party hosted by DJ Scott Mills
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2025
RACECARD EXPLAINED
B c Justify (USA) - Together Forever (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Ryan Moore
Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedtopnotchinanunbeaten2-y-ocampaignandreaffirmedthoseimpressionswhenbouncingbackfrom the 2000 Guineas to run out a convincing winner of the Derby. Likely capable of even better.
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse
16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
17. Sponsor (if applicable)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
SATURDAY 5 JULY
THE BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £45000
Owners Prize Money 1st £18284, 2nd £9144, 3rd £4572, 4th £2286, 5th £1143, 6th £572. (PenaltyValue £23193)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (21 wins from 199 runners, 11%) runs STAR CHORUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (13 wins from 59 runners, 22%) runs STAR CHORUS LONGESTTRAVELLERS: ARDENNES trained by M Appleby, Oakham & CAPTAIN KINSELLA trained by J Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh, both 130 miles.
1 ZAYER (IRE) (196) 22156- D
Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Looks A Million (Kyllachy) Hollie Doyle J
O Mr E. A. Al Afoo
B Looks A Million Partnership
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWStarspangledbannerwhodisplayedloadsofspeedwhenopeninghisaccountinaRiponmaiden(5f)inAugust.Finishedmidfield inpairofGroupconteststhereafterandthisswitchtohandicapslooksinhisfavourreturningfrom6monthsoff TFR
2 LIGHTNING BEAR (IRE) (209) 313- D 9-2 (3)
Br B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Speronella (Raven’s Pass (USA)) Paddy Bradley J
O Lady Prosser and Mark Aljoe Jim Boyle, Epsom T B Killarkin Stud Jim Boyle Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedfromdebutwhenlandingDownRoyalmaiden(5f)inSeptemberStepupto6fmayhavestretchedhimwhenthirdinGoffs500at theCurraghonfinalstartandreturntotheminimumtripexpectedtosuithavingjoinednewconnectionsfor58,000gnsafter.Handicapdebut.TFRHHHII BHA92
3 END OF STORY (IRE) (196) 505201- D 9-1 (1)
Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Sommore (IRE) (Anjaal)
Billy Loughnane J
O Melissa Cooke and Danny Kearns Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
B John Joseph Fielding TMC Distribution Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPickofhisformat2yrscamewithgiveunderfoot/underpositivetactics,signingoffwithamake-allvictory in10-runnerYorknursery(5f)inOctober Acquiredbynewconnectionsfor40,000gnsthereafter TFRHHHII BHA91
4 BROSAY (GB) (18) 001-262 D 8-9 (5)
Br B g Tasleet - Hattytown (Ivawood (IRE))
O RC VIP Syndicate VIII
Edward Greatrex J
Paul Attwater, Upper Lambourn T
B Redgate Bloodstock racingclub.com S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedmodelonAWforthisyard,resumingwinningwaysinfirst-timecheekpiecesatSouthwell(5f)inDecember.Runner-up on2ofhis3startssince,latterlyatKempton(6f)18daysagoandrespectediftranslatingtheimprovementbackonturf TFRHHHII BHA85
5 REDORANGE (GB) (218) 5321- 8-9 (7)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Ring For Baileys (Kyllachy)
Finley Marsh J
O AlMohamediya Racing Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Petches Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadilyprogressiveasajuvenile,equippedwithatonguestrapwhenreadilyoffthemarkfromthefrontonnurserydebutat Yarmouth(6f)inSeptember Geldedaheadofreturnandshortlistedasanunexposedsortwithpotentialforbetterstill. TFRHHHHH BHA85
6 QUEEN ALL STAR (IRE) (32) 13-1 D
(9)
Br B f Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Queen of All (Mukhadram) Silvestre De Sousa J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWExcellentstartwhenlandingfirstof2startsasajuvenileandshedisplayedagoodattitudeonfirstcrackat5fwhenscoringonreturnat Wolverhampton(5.1f)32daysago Appealsasthetypetodobetteragainnowhandicappingandrespecteddespitewidestdraw TFRHHHII BHA84
7 ARDENNES (IRE) (18) 623-020
8-5 (4)
Br B g Soldier’s Call - Girl Invader (Foxwedge (AUS)) Frederick Larson J
O Chris Priestley & Dave Flynn Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Ballyhane
TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtobestwhenbeatingallbaranunexposedoneatKempton(6f)inJanuary.Canhavehislatestrunbackatthatvenueeasily overlooked18daysago(leftpoorlyplaced)andhe’softenshapedalikeareturntothisshortertripwaswellworthexploring. TFRHHHHI BHA81
8 CAPTAIN KINSELLA (GB) (37) 00311-3 D
(2)
Br Ch g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Cocabana (Captain Rio) Joe Fanning J O optimumracing.co.uk & Mr Andrew P. Bell John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh T
B R. C. Dollar & Hellwood Stud Farm optimumracing.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWWellbeatenonturffirst2startsbutadifferentpropositiongelded/switchedtoAW,winningpairof5fnovicecontestsinDecemberand returningfrom13weeksoffwithagoodthirdin8-runnerhandicapatSouthwell(5f)37daysago Notdiscountedbackonturf
9 STAR CHORUS (IRE) (92) 033-401 D 8-4 (6)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Summer Chorus (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Marco Ghiani J O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWCruciallychannelledhisenergymoreefficientlythanpreviouslywhenopeninghisaccountinhandicapatSouthwell(5f)inJanuary,staying ontoleadfinal50yds.Geldedsubsequentlyandwhilstthisistougherfromoutoftheweights,thereoughttobemoretocome. TFRHHHII BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: EQUITY LAW 3 8 8 Oisin Murphy 15-2 (Andrew Balding) 9 ran Hood worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No 5, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Redorange (GB), 5-1 Zayer (IRE), 11-2 Queen All Star (IRE), 7-1 Star Chorus (IRE), 8-1 Brosay (GB), 10-1 End of Story (IRE), 14-1 Lightning Bear (IRE), Ardennes (IRE), 18-1 Captain Kinsella (GB)
The bettingwill likelyprove useful in assessingthe chances ofa fewhere but REDORANGE boasted a progressive profile at 2 yrs, signing offwith a readyvictory on nursery debut at Yarmouth (6f) back in the autumn. Still unexposed, he gets the nod with further progress on the cards. Ardennes has often shaped like a return to the minimum trip would suit and better can be expected from him. Queen All Star and Zayer are others to consider
TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR
POSITION OF STALLS
Find out more about today’s race sponsor at bet365.com
RECORD TIMES
THE BET365 ESHER CUP HANDICAP STAKES
(CLASS 2)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £45000
Owners Prize Money 1st £18284, 2nd £9144, 3rd £4572, 4th £2286, 5th £1143, 6th £572. (PenaltyValue £23193)Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27to 31 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (23 wins from 141 runners, 16%) runs FIFTH COLUMN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (13 wins from 59 runners, 22%) runs THE LOST KING LONGESTTRAVELLER: THUNDER WONDER trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 245 miles.
SECOND RACE
1 DIVIDEND (GB) (19) 1501-11 C D
(1)
Br B c Kodiac - Dabble (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Hollie Doyle J
O Commercium Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Mr G. S. Bishop Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursemaidenwinnerover7fongoodlastsummerDidn’tprogressonnext2turfstartsbuthisformhastakenoffonAWsince,completinga1mhat-trick whenproving 23/4lengthstoostrongforthereopposingTiltedKiltinSouthwellhandicap19daysago Raisedanother7lbnowbackonthegrass. TFRHHHII BHA95
2 SERAPH GABRIEL
(IRE) (202) 412- 9-5 (2)
Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Archangel Gabriel (USA) (Arch (USA)) Rossa Ryan J
O Marcstown Ltd Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Hunscote Stud Limited & Chris Humber R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmeddebutpromisedespitestilllookinginneedoftheexperiencewhenwinningLingfieldmaiden(7f,goodtofirm)lastJulyBeatenatshort oddsbutadvancedhisformagainwhennarrowlydeniedin7fRedcarnovice(goodtosoft)intheautumn.Almostcertainlymoretocomeat3. TFRHHHHI BHA91
3 THE LOST KING (GB) (230) 016- 9-4 (6)
Br B c Kingman - King Power (Frankel) Oisin Murphy J
O King Power Racing Co Ltd Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B King Power Racing Co Ltd King Power International Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLeftdebuteffortwellbehindwhenlanding7-runnernoviceatNewmarket(7f,good)lastAugust.Fadedtofinishsixth of8ina1mHaydocklistedrace15dayslaterbutreturnsasanunexposedsortfromanin-formleadingstable. TFRHHHHI BHA90
4 THUNDER WONDER (IRE) (6) 3616-31 D 9-4(in 6lb ex) (8)
Br Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Princess Yaiza (IRE) (Casamento (IRE)) Joe Fanning J
O John Brown & Megan Dennis Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Mr L. H. LaRoche Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedwhenreadilymakingallin1mMusselburghhandicaplastSaturday.Theyard’sNaamooswon thatsameMusselburghcontestbeforetakingthisin2021.Lookswelltreatedundera6lbpenalty TFRHHHHH BHA84(+10)
5 SAN JUANITO (GB) (18) 53-3311
9-1 (5)
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - One Voice (IRE) (Poet’s Voice) Robert Havlin J
O Newsells Park Stud-Ardiles/Brazil/Hoddle Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Newsells Park Stud Newsells Park Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWRacedonlyonAW,showingimprovedformtowinanovice(8.6f)andhandicap(9.5f)atWolverhampton onlast2starts.Shouldbecompetitiveoff5lbhigherifaseffectiveonturf
6 FIFTH COLUMN (IRE) (18) 0622-1 D
Br B g Kingman - Inner Secret (USA) (Singspiel (IRE))
9-0 (7)
William Buick J
O Godolphin John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful form at 2 and barely needed to improve to get offthe mark in 1m Kempton maiden on reappearance18daysago Handicapdebut.
7 TILTED KILT (FR) (19) 14025-2 8-13 (3)
Br Ch g Persian King (IRE) - Loire (FR) (Gleneagles (IRE)) Ryan Moore J
O Rathmoy Racing
B Sun Bloodstock S.A.R.L
William Knight, Newmarket T
William Knight Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHasdrawnablanksince7fAWdebutsuccesslastJunebuthewasbetterthaneverwhen23/4lengthssecondof7to thereopposingDividendonhisrecent1mSouthwellreappearance.Needstoshowhe’saseffectiveonturfnow. TFRHHHII BHA85
8 PENFOLDS GRANGE (GB) (20) 31-3
8-6 (4)
Br B g Time Test - Posh Claret (Royal Applause) Adam Farragher J
O Thunder From Down Under Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B Grasshopper Bloodstock Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 8.6f Wolverhampton maiden in November. Bettered that form when third in novice there on reappearanceago Mayimproveagainbuthisopeninghandicapmarkisn’tobviouslygenerous. TFRHHIII BHA78
THUNDER WONDER had plenty in hand at Musselburgh last Saturday and will take a bit ofstopping undera penalty ifcoping with the quickish turnaround. Ralph Beckett’s Seraph Gabriel should have more to come this season and is second choice ahead of The Lost King for in-form Andrew Balding.
BRIGADIER GERARD EVENING
THURSDAY 29 MAY
1) (GROUP 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £85000
Owners Prize Money 1st £37876, 2nd £15547, 3rd £7778, 4th £3885, 5th £1947, 6th £969 (PenaltyValue £48203.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Appleby (26 wins from 82 runners, 32%) runs ANCIENTWISDOM & ARABIAN CROWN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (13 wins from 59 runners, 22%) runs SEE THE FIRE FANCYTHAT: J & T Gosden won this race in 2015, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs PEACE MAN today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: ROYAL CHAMPION trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 249 miles.
1 ROYAL CHAMPION (IRE) (62) 2/620
Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Emirates Queen (Street Cry (IRE)) Clifford Lee J
O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartgeldingwhohasgone2-2forhiscurrentyard(followingaspellinAustralia)thiswinterinlisted raceatLingfieldandWinterDerbyatSouthwell(11f).Mustentercalculations.
2 ALAASY (IRE) (181) 5/21123- D
(5)
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Kitcara (Shamardal (USA)) Jim Crowley J
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Sunderland Holding Inc.
TIMEFORMVIEWHighly-talentedveteranwholandedGroup3atGoodwoodandGeoffreyFreeratNewburylastsummer Haswonwhenfreshsoisverymuchonetoconsideronhisseasonalreturn.
HHHHI BHA112
3 ALMAQAM (GB) (202) 4/11632- C 4 9-2 (6)
Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Talmada (USA) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Tom Marquand J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Godolphin
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartcoltwhobaggeda1mlistedeventherelastMayandsignedoffwithagoodheadsecondinPrixDollar atLongchamp(9.7f,goodtosoft)inOctober Remainswithfewmilesontheclockandnottakenlightly TFRHHHHI BHA116
4 ANCIENT WISDOM (FR) (13) 1/2013-0
4 9-2 (4)
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Golden Valentine (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE)) William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Ecurie des Monceaux et al Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart colt who landed Group 3 Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket (13f) last July. Came in last of 7 in JohnPorteratNewburyonhisreappearancehoweversohassomethingtoprovenow. TFRHHHII BHA114
5 ARABIAN
CROWN (FR) (55) 3111/1-4 CD 4 9-2 (7)
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Dubai Rose (Dubai Destination (USA)) Ryan Moore J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B G.B. Partnership Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartcoltwhocompletedafour-timeroverC&DlastMayonhissolestartof2024.Postedasolidfourthof7in DubaiCityofGoldatMeydan(12f,good)lastmonth.Stilllowmileageandonetoconsiderfortopyard TFRHHHII BHA112
6 PEACE MAN (GB) (160) 111/325- D
6 9-2 (1)
Br B g Kingman - Peacehaven (IRE) (Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) Robert Havlin J
O Mr John E. Rose
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Manor Farm Stud & J. E. Rose Manor Farm Stud (Rutland) S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced6-y-owhobroughtupthehat-trickin1m2fNewmarkethandicapinJune,2023.Racedonlythreetimeslast termandcameinabelow-parfifthin1m2flistedeventatNewcastleinNovember Needstotakeastepforwardhere. TFRHHHII BHA110
7 SEE THE FIRE (GB) (188) 542135-
4 8-13 (3)
Br Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Arabian Queen (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Mr J. C. Smith Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Littleton Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartandconsistentfillywholandedGroup3StrensallatYork(9f)lastAugustandendedhercampaignwithagood fifthof11inChampionStakesatAscot(10f)inOctober Holdsleadingformclaimsforyardwellamongthewinners. TFRHHHHH BHA113
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: OKEECHOBEE 5 9 2 Ryan Moore 10-3 (Harry Charlton) 7 ran
Stewards Note:
ANCIENTWISDOM: Following its run on 12/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. PEACE MAN: Following its run on 16/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Almaqam (GB), 5-1 Al Aasy (IRE), 11-2 Royal Champion (IRE), 6-1 See The Fire (GB), 15-2 Ancient Wisdom (FR), Arabian Crown (FR), 9-1 Peace Man (GB)
MILE (CLASS 1) (GROUP 2)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £125000 Owners Prize Money 1st £55700, 2nd £22863, 3rd £11438, 4th £5713, 5th £2863, 6th £1425. (PenaltyValue £70887.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (23 wins from 141 runners, 16%) runs LEAD ARTIST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs LEAD ARTIST LONGESTTRAVELLER: ALCANTOR trained by A Fabre, France.
1 TAMFANA (GER) (188) 434113- CD 4 9-5 (7)
Br B f Soldier Hollow - Tres Magnifique (FR) (Zoffany (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Quantum Leap Racing VIII & Friends David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Gestut Etzean U.H. H. Rodenburg Shinco Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartfillywhowasunluckynottowin1000Guineas.Decenteffortsindefeatnext2startsbeforestylishwinneroftheSunChariotback atNewmarketinOctoberRacepossiblycametoosoonatAscotafortnightlaterbutonetofollowthisyear(carriesGroup1penaltyhere) TFRHHHHI BHA116
2 ALCANTOR (FR) (27) 63631-1 D
4 9-3 (5)
Br B c New Bay - Bianca de Medici (Medicean) Ryan Moore J
O Baron Edouard de Rothschild A. Fabre, France T
B Scea Du Grand Chene
TIMEFORMVIEWSmart4-timewinnerinFrance,pickingupwhereheleftoffwhenlastseen5monthsearlierwithanotherGroup3Saint-Cloud(1m,soft) successjustunder4weeksago,havingtherunoftheraceandfindingextra.Stable’srunnersalwayswarrantrespectontheseshores.TFRHHHII BHA114
3 CASH (IRE) (219) 3/240/43- D
6 9-3 (6)
Br Gr g Shamardal (USA) - Lady Rosamunde (Maria’s Mon (USA)) Jamie Spencer J
O Honorable Earle I Mack International David Simcock, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedforhisagebutprovedheretainsallhisabilitywhenthirdinlistedraceatthisC&D(good)7monthsago,leftwithtoomuchtodo. Definitelycapableofwinningatthatlevelgrantedaclearrunathisracing,butthisastifftaskonreappearance(hasbeengelded) TFRHHIII BHA108
4 CICERO’S
GIFT (GB) (188) 0/10400- CD 5 9-3 (3)
Br B g Muhaarar - Terentia (Diktat) Jason Watson J
O Rosehill Racing Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Mrs F. S. Williams Wishanger Estates Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasuccessfulreturninstrongC&Dhandicaplastyear.Failedtokickon,butdidtakeastepbackintherightdirectionreturned tohandicapcompany/softgroundwhenseventhof20atAscot(1m)7monthsago Limitationsalreadyexposedatthislevel. TFRHHIII BHA108
5 DANCING GEMINI (IRE) (27) 26654-1 D 4 9-3 (1)
Br B c Camelot - Lady Adelaide (IRE) (Australia) Rossa Ryan J
O Fishdance Ltd Roger Teal, Lambourn T
B Fishdance Fishdance Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWNarrowlydeniedinFrench2000Guineasonreappearancelastyearbutfailedtokickin4startsonthereafter.However,heproducedavisually takingdisplaywhenwinninglistedeventatDoncasteronreturnandstrongclaimsofemulatinglastyear’swinnerCharyninfollowingup TFRHHHHI BHA116
6 HAATEM (IRE) (307) 55/1321- D 4 9-3 (2)
Br B c Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Hard Walnut (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) William Buick J
O Wathnan Racing Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Hyde Park Stud Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartefforttowinCravenonreappearancelastyearandevenbetterformindefeatwhenplacedinboth2000Guineasnext2outings.Regainedthe winningthreadinJerseyStakesatRoyalAscot(7f,goodtofirm)10monthsagoandnotseensince(withdrawnatstartinJacquesleMarois) TFRHHHII BHA116
7 ICE MAX (GB) (188) 145140- D
4 9-3 (8)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Cool Kitten (IRE) (One Cool Cat (USA)) Clifford Lee J
O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Mr Gordon Roddick
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedlastyearandtookformtoanotherlevelwhenalengthtoostrongforPokerFaceintheCelebrationMileatGoodwoodinAugust. Wellbelowbestonfinal2startsofthecampaignandfacesatoughaskonreappearance(besteffortshavecomewithplentycutintheground)TFRHHIIIBHA111
8 LEAD ARTIST (GB) (161) 131212- D 4 9-3 (4)
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Obligate (Frankel) Kieran Shoemark J
O Juddmonte John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S
TIMEFORMVIEWTookhisformupanotchwithathirdsuccessofthecampaigninDarleyStakesatNewmarket(9f)inOctober,findingextrawhenchallengedwellinside final1fCreditablesecondonhisfirstcrackat11/4minBahrainTrophyinNovemberandlikelytobeaforceatthehighestlevelthisseason. TFRHHHHH BHA117
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: CHARYN (IRE) 4 9 3 Silvestre De Sousa 9-4 (RogerVarian) 6 ran
Running for the first time since Gelding No 3, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Dancing Gemini (IRE), 4-1 Tamfana (GER), Lead Artist (GB), 5-1 Alcantor (FR), 11-2 Haatem (IRE), 33-1 Ice Max (GB), 40-1 Cash (IRE), Cicero’s Gift (GB)
An intriguing renewal ofthe bet365 Mile with far more strength in depth than has been the case in recent seasons. Preference is for LEAD ARTIST, who is likely to be a force at the highest level this season and represents the in-form Gosden team. His main threat may come from Dancing Gemini, who is hoping to emulate Charyn having bolted up on reappearance at Doncaster last month, while sole fillyTamfana can edge out French-raiderAlcantor for minor honours.
BET 365 CLASSIC TRIAL
The bet365 Classic Trial has, over the years, proven to be a happy hunting ground for some of the shining lights in Flat racing. The one mile and twofurlong race for three-year-olds is a Group 3 contest that provides the perfect stepping stone for major races later in the season, including the Derby at neighbouring Epsom Downs in June.
Some notable names from the races recent history include WESTERN HYMN, MIDTERM, CUNCO, ALENQUER and WESTOVER. MIDTERM was a regally bred son of Galileo and Midday, both outstanding Group 1 winners in their own right, and looked a very promising prospect when winning the race in 2016.
Another notable name you may recognise, ADAYAR, who finished half a length behind ALENQUER in this race before going on to win the 2021 Derby just 6 weeks later.
CUNCO was another notable winner due to his breeding. He was Frankel’s first ever winner as a Sire and carried a huge amount of expectation into his career His most notable win was the bet365 Classic Trial itself He would only go on to race once more in the UK before retiring to stud himself.
The most successful winner came in 2022 in the form of WESTOVER. Trained by Ralph Beckett and ridden by Rob Hornby, the son of Frankel had a very good two-year-old career before coming to Sandown Park as a three-yearold in 2022. After winning the bet365 Classic Trial by a small margin, he went on to run a huge race in the Derby at Epsom, finishing third to Desert Crown before going even better in the Irish equivalent and bagging a Classic. His return as a four-year-old last year also saw him finish second in the Dubai Sheema Classic, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, but a trip to Saint Cloud proved fruitful with a victory in the Group 1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud.
Godolphin owned ARABIAN CROWN was an impressive winner of the 2024 renewal, setting a blistering pace to make all and finish 3 ¼ lengths ahead of nearest rival MACDUFF, giving trainer Charlie Appleby his first success in the race
Year Horse
2015
2024
(CLASS 1) (GROUP 3)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £85000
Owners Prize Money 1st £37876, 2nd £15547, 3rd £7778, 4th £3885, 5th £1947. (PenaltyValue £48203.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (23 wins from 141 runners, 16%) runs DAMYSUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (13 wins from 59 runners, 22%) runs WINDLORD FANCYTHAT: A Balding won this race in 2015, 2019 and 2020 The stable runs WINDLORD today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: SWAGMAN trained by A O’brien, Ireland.
1 DAMYSUS (GB) (136) 1-
Br Ch c Frankel - Legerete (USA) (Rahy (USA))
William Buick J
O Wathnan Racing John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Newsells Park Stud & Merry Fox Stud Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
TIMEFORMVIEWSentoffat8/11andreadilymadeawinningstarttohiscareerin7fSouthwellnoviceinDecember Thatform issomewayofftherequiredstandardherebutheratesasure-fireimproverforleadingconnections.
2 I AM I SAID (GB) (184) 1-
Br B c Almanzor (FR) - Tesoro (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
O Valmont and Ellipsis II
Hector Crouch J
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B James Wigan R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWThisAlmanzorcoltlookedasmartprospectwhenimpressivewinnerof1mNewmarketnovice(soft)lastautumn. HasthepotentialforsignificantimprovementforayardwhichtookthiswithIrishDerbywinnerWestoverin2022. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 SIR DINADAN (IRE) (200) 021- D 9-3 (4)
Br B c Camelot - Amenette (IRE) (Power) Rossa Ryan J
O Marcstown Ltd
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Norelands Bloodstock & Hamish McCalmont R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Made all in 1 1/4m Pontefract novice (heavy) last autumn. Open to further progress but I Am I Said probablytheRalphBeckettfirststringunlessthebettingsuggestsotherwise. TFRHHIII BHA92
4 SWAGMAN (GER) (274) 312- 9-3 (2)
Br B c Wootton Bassett - Secretina (Galileo (IRE))
Ryan Moore J
O Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T
B Gestut Brummerhof
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 7f Naas maiden on second start and useful effort when second in 7f Leopardstown Group 3 lastJuly Notseensincebutwithatopyardandbredtocomeintohisownoverthissortoftrip TFRHHHHI BHA104
5 WINDLORD (GB) (209) 4213- 9-3 (3)
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Goldika (IRE) (Intello (GER))
O Juddmonte
Oisin Murphy J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S
TIMEFORMVIEWDubawicoltwhoprogressedwellat2,winninga1mYorknovicebeforethirdinGroup2BeresfordattheCurragh(1m,good) finalstart.Thestepto11/4mshouldsuitandleadingclaimsforanin-formyardnostrangertosuccessinthisrace TFRHHHHH BHA105
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: ARABIAN CROWN (FR) 3 9 3 William Buick 5-6 (Charlie Appleby) 8 ran
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Windlord (GB), 5-2 I Am I Said (GB), 7-2 Swagman (GER), 13-2 Damysus (GB), 16-1 Sir Dinadan (IRE)
Andrew Balding really has hit the ground running this spring and Beresford third WINDLORD might be able to provide the stable with a fourth win in this since 2015. I Am I Said could hardly have been more impressive on his Newmarket debut last autumn and could be the one to give the selection most to do
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for novice three yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £22000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8939, 2nd £4470, 3rd £2235, 4th £1118, 5th £559, 6th £279 (PenaltyValue £11338.80)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Appleby (26 wins from 82 runners, 32%) runs WINTER’S SONG TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (13 wins from 59 runners, 22%) runs MUSIC PIECE
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: ROCK MUSIC trained by H Eustace, STAR OF LIGHT trained by J & T Gosden, LOUIE’S FOLLY trained by J Horton, WINTER’S SONG trained by C Appleby, all Newmarket, 81 miles.
1 MUSIC PIECE (IRE) (209) 21- 9-8 (4)
Br B f Camelot - Melodious (Cape Cross (IRE))
Ryan Moore J
O Mrs Doreen Tabor Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Chelston Ireland Ulc Ashford Stud of 5095 S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upatAscotondebutinSeptemberandconfirmedthatpromisewhengoingonebetterin5-runnernovice atHaydock(8.2f,heavy)laterthesamemonth.Remainswithpotentialandhecouldbeinthemixforin-formyard TFR
BHA-
2 STAR OF LIGHT (GB) (125) 1- 9-8 (5)
Br B f Frankel - Star Catcher (Sea The Stars (IRE))
Luke Catton J
O Mr A. E. Oppenheimer John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWBredinthepurpleandbeliedmarketweakness(9/2)whenscoringcosilyin8-runnermaidenatWolverhampton(9.5f)ondebut, pickingupwellfromoffamodestgallop Nottakenlightly,withtheGosdenshavingwon3ofthelast4renewalsofthisrace TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 WINTER’S SONG (GB) (20) 1 D 9-8 (2)
Br B f Dubawi (IRE) - Hibaayeb (Singspiel (IRE)) William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWSisterto3winners,includingtheverysmartWuheida,andovercamegreennesswhenmakingawinningstartinnoviceatYarmouth (10.1f,goodtofirm)20daysago Showedagoodattitutewhenchallengedandsheappealsasthetypetoimprovemarkedly TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 LOUIE’S FOLLY (GB) (-)
9-2 (6)
Br Ch f Nathaniel (IRE) - Souila (USA) (Speightstown (USA)) Adam Farragher J
O Louisa Stone & St Albans Bloodstock James Horton, Newmarket T
B St Albans Bloodstock LLP Horton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWNathanielfilly.Damunracedhalf-sistertosmart1m-10.2fwinnerPhantomFlightoutofusefulwinnerup to11/2m(2-y-o7fwinner)Qushchi.Facesatoughaskmakingherfirststart. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 ROCK MUSIC (GB) (14) 5
9-2 (3)
Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Snoqualmie Girl (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) George Wood J
O Mr J. C. Smith Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B Littleton Stud Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made appeal on paper but didn’t offer much first time up when fifth of 8 in maiden at Newbury (10f,good)afortnightago Majorstepforwardrequiredfromthatinitialexperience. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 TATTYCORAM (GB) (20) 3-3 BF
9-2 (1)
Br B f Camelot - Illaunmore (USA) (Shamardal (USA)) Rossa Ryan J
O Chasemore Farm Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Chasemore Farm Chasemore Farm LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabilityondebutand,after7monthsoff,waswellbacked(15/8)butgotcaughtinabitoftrafficwhen21/2lengthsthird of6toWinter’sSonginnoviceatYarmouth(10.1f,goodtofirm)20daysago Respectedwithfurtherimprovementtocome. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: SIYOLA (IRE) 3 9 2 William Buick 4-1 (John &Thady Gosden) 8 ran
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Winter’s Song (GB), 3-1 Music Piece (IRE), 7-2 Tattycoram (GB), 9-2 Star of Light (GB), 28-1 Rock Music (GB), 40-1 Louie’s Folly (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
A potentially informative novice, with preference for WINTER’S SONG who looked a good prospect when battling well for success at Yarmouth earlier this month. She is open to significant improvement with that first experience behind her and is taken to get the better of fellow Oaks-entrant Star of Light, while Tattycoram is another who could have plenty more to offer
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WINTER’S SONG 2.STAR OF LIGHT 3.TATTYCORAM
RACEDAY
STAKES (CLASS 4)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £22000 Owners Prize Money 1st £8939, 2nd £4470, 3rd £2235, 4th £1118, 5th £559, 6th £279 (PenaltyValue £11338.80)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (21 wins from 199 runners, 11%) runs URBAN GLIMPSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (13 wins from 59 runners, 22%) runs URBAN GLIMPSE LONGESTTRAVELLERS: PATROL trained by D Cunha, PERFECT LIFE trained by M Botti, GUNSHIP trained by J Ferguson, all Newmarket, 81 miles.
1 SING US A SONG (IRE) (212) 531- D
Br B c Camelot - Quiritis (Galileo (IRE)) Hector Crouch J
O Valmont Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Gce Farm Ltd R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW200,000gnspurchasewhoopenedhisaccountatthirdtimeofaskingwhennarrowlylandingtheoddsinaheavy-ground Goodwoodmaiden(11/4m)inSeptember Opentofurtherprogressnowhandicappingandhe’samustfortheshortlist. TFR
2 PERFECT LIFE (IRE) (29) 31-2 9-8 (7)
Br Gr c Earthlight (IRE) - Morning Jewel (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr Saeed Sultan Al Rahoomi Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Kevin & Meta Cullen Marco Botti Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonpromisingdebuteffortwhentakingaWolverhamptonmaiden(8.6f)inDecember FurtherprogresswhensplittingCircusofRomeand HotCashuppedto9.5fatthesamecoursebackfromabreaklastmonthbutmorewillbeneedednowswitchedtoturfforthishandicapbow. TFRHHIII BHA84
3 HOT CASH (GB) (29) 14-3 9-7 (5)
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Spirit of Appin (Champs Elysees) Silvestre De Sousa J
O Six or Sticks (TDH) Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Wellsummers Farm Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on debut at Epsom last summer prior to finishing fourth in a Group 3 in France on second and final start of 2-y-o campaign. Improvedformuppedto9.5fwhenthirdtoCircusofRomeandPerfectLifeonreturnatWolverhamptonandshouldpayhiswaynowhandicapping. TFRHHIII BHA83
4 CIRCUS OF ROME
(GB) (29) 622-1
9-7 (12)
Br B g Circus Maximus (IRE) - Sea Meets Sky (FR) (Dansili) Finley Marsh J
O Mr Alex Smith Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upon2ofhis3startsat2yrsandmadeallonreturnatWolverhampton(9.5f)whereheproved11/2lengthstoostrongforPerfectLife,withHot Cashcloseupinthird.Meetsthoserivalsonlessfavourabletermsnowhandicappingbuthe’sstillaworkinprogressandmayhavemoretooffer TFRHHHHI BHA83
5 URBAN GLIMPSE
(GB) (187) 416-
Br Ch c Cityscape - Sneaky Peek (Nayef (USA))
O Kingsclere Racing Club
9-7 (10)
Jason Watson J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Kingsclere Stud Kingsclere Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWShapedwellondebutatKempton(1m)lastsummerandsteppeduponthatwhenlandinganoviceoverthesameC&DinOctober.Struggledonturf debutinanItalianGroup2just9dayslaterbutthetestingconditionsandquickturnaroundprobablycountedagainsthim.Remainsofinterest. TFRHHIII BHA83
6 GUNSHIP (IRE) (35) 1-2
9-6 (3)
Br Br c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Lucky Clio (IRE) (Key of Luck (USA)) Oisin Murphy J
O Qatar BS, China Horse Club & D. Howden James Ferguson, Newmarket T
B Tourgar Bloodstock Limited Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Belied odds of 22/1 when scoring on debut at Newcastle (1m) in December and subsequent Southwell second was no backwardstep Moreonhisplatenowswitchedtoturfbutpromisestobesuitedbythisstiffertestnowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA82
7 MANY MEN (GB) (26) 25351-1 D
9-4 (1)
Br B g Study of Man (IRE) - Mariee (Archipenko (USA)) Pat Cosgrave J
O Mr James Finch Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Miss K. Rausing Jim Boyle Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedatthesecondtimeofaskinginnurserieswhensuccessfulover11/4matNewmarket(soft)lastOctober,relishingthelongertrip.Followed uponhisreappearanceatDoncaster(10.2f,good)and,withfurtherprogresslikely,this6lbhighermarkmaynotbeenoughtostophim. TFRHHHHH BHA80
8 PATROL (IRE) (19) 31-2131
9-4 (11)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Laurelita (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J
O Quest Thoroughbreds - Patrol Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Manister House Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedontheAWsincejoiningpresentyard,winning3ofhishalf-a-dozenstartsforDylanCunha,includingatSouthwell(11/2m)recentlywherehe battledwelltoforceadead-heat.5lbrisefairenoughandshouldgiveanotheraccount,providedthatheprovesequallyeffectivebackonturf TFR
9 MOON SNIPER (GB) (287) 6202- 9-3 (2)
Br B c Sea The Moon (GER) - Improve (IRE) (Iffraaj) Lewis Edmunds J
O C L A Edginton & A J Niven William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T
B Carisbrooke Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upina7fmaidenhereonsecondstartofhis4-race2-y-ocampaign,whichculminatedinanothersecond-placefinish inaChesternursery(7f,goodtosoft)inJuly Staminatoprovenowmovingupintripfollowinga9-monthabsence. TFRHHIII BHA79
10 MIGHTY BOY (FR) (13) 20-0
Br Ch g Zarak (FR) - Age of Refinement (IRE) (Pivotal)
O Martin Hughes and Partners
9-2 (6)
Tommie Jakes (5) J
Brian Meehan, Manton T
B Mr Sam Sangster Old Oak Holdings Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingstarttohiscareerwhensecondinavaluablenewcomers’eventatDeauvillelastsummerbuthasfailedtomakearealimpactin2 subsequentstarts,includingonrecentreappearanceoveramileatNewburyImprovementneedednowuppedintripforthishandicapbow. TFRHHIII BHA78
11 EUPATOR (FR) (20) 34-4
Br Ch c Persian King (IRE) - Aurora Gold (Frankel)
9-0 (8)
Pat Dobbs J
O Mr Michael Pescod Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Mr Samuel De Barros Chibley Farm Partnership S TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframebothstartsat2yrsandagainshapedwithpromisewhenfourthonreturninaYarmouthnovice(11/4m, goodtofirm).Improvementlikelynowhandicappingoffwhatlooksafairopeningmarkandhe’sonetoconsider TFRHHHII BHA76
12 STORMY MONDAY (GB) (200) 6001- D
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Frankel’s Storm (Frankel)
8-12 (4)
Tom Marquand J
O Chris Stedman Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Mr C. E. Stedman ABM Catering Facilities Management S TIMEFORMVIEWJustminorpromiseintrioof1mmaidensat2yrsbutimprovedwhenaccountingfor3rivalsuppedtothistripin aYarmouthnursery(goodtosoft)inOctober Thisistougherbutheshouldhavemoretoofferthisseason. TFRHHHII BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: GOODWOOD ODYSSEY 3 9 8 Kieran Shoemark 5-1 (David Menuisier) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Many Men (GB), 7-1 Sing Us A Song (IRE), 15-2 Circus of Rome (GB), 8-1 Gunship (IRE), 10-1 Stormy Monday (GB), 11-1 Eupator (FR), 12-1 Patrol (IRE), 14-1 Hot Cash (GB), 16-1 Urban Glimpse (GB), 20-1 Perfect Life (IRE), 33-1 Mighty Boy (FR), 40-1 Moon Sniper (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
ThepickofseveralappealingcandidatesisMANYMEN,whopickedupwhereheleftoffin2024bymaking awinning reappearance at Doncaster Hewas nicelyontop atthe finish onTown Moorand a 6lb rise looks manageable, particularly given that he possesses scope forfurther improvement. Circus ofRome is taken to confirm Wolverhampton placings with Perfect Life and Hot Cash, despite now meeting those rivals on less favourable terms, and he is feared most ahead of Eupator and Stormy Monday.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.15 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23193 to the winning horse The second to receive £10876, the third £5440, the fourth £2718, the fifth £1359 and the sixth £679 for three yrs old only, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £225 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £45 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £180 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each race won 6lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 12 entries, 1 at £45 and 11 at £225. - Closed April 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £18284; Second £9144; Third £4572; Fourth £2286; Fifth £1143; Sixth £572. (PenaltyValue £23193) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.50 - THE bet365 ESHER CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23193 to the winning horse The second to receive £10876, the third £5440, the fourth £2718, the fifth £1359 and the sixth £679 for three yrs old only, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £225 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £45 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £180 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each race won 6lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo of bet365.The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 14 entries at £225. - Closed April 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £18284; Second £9144; Third £4572; Fourth £2286; Fifth £1143; Sixth £572. (Penalty Value £23193) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.25 - THE bet365 GORDON RICHARDS STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £48203 to the winning horse The second to receive £18275, the third £9146, the fourth £4556, the fifth £2286 and the sixth £1147. for fouryrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 19th and pay £850 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 9 entries at £850 - Closed April 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £37876; Second £15547; Third £7778; Fourth £3885; Fifth £1947; Sixth £969. (PenaltyValue £48203.50) A SS
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Fourth Race 3.00 - THE bet365 MILE (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £70887 to the winning horse The second to receive £26875, the third £13450, the fourth £6700, the fifth £3362 and the sixth £1687. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 19th and pay £1250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 10 entries at £1250 - Closed April 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £55700; Second £22863; Third £11438; Fourth £5713; Fifth £2863; Sixth £1425. (PenaltyValue £70887.50) A SS
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.35 - THE bet365 CLASSIC TRIAL (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £48203 to the winning horse The second to receive £18275, the third £9146, the fourth £4556 and the fifth £2286. for three yrs old only Enter by noon, April 19th and pay £850 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 4lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 8 entries at £850 - Closed April 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £37876; Second £15547; Third £7778; Fourth £3885; Fifth £1947. (PenaltyValue £48203.50) A SS
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Sixth Race 4.10 - THE bet365 ‘WILD CARD’ FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11338 to the winning horse The second to receive £5317, the third £2659, the fourth £1328, the fifth £664 and the sixth £332. for novice three yrs old fillies only Enter by noon, April 19th and pay £110 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a race 6lb Of 2 races 10lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) bet365 has generously sponsored this race The winning horse in this race, if not already entered, will receive an automatic ‘Wild Card’ entry to the Betfred Oaks at Epsom Downs on Friday 6 June. This is on the proviso that should the horse remain in the Betfred Oaks after the subsequent scratching stage on 20 May, and confirmation stage on 31 May, the owner will be liable to meet the corresponding payments of £2750 and £1700 respectively In the event of a dead-heat, both horses will receive an automatic ‘Wild Card’ entryto the Betfred Oaks. Please also note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the Betfred Oaks, and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Ballotting Procedure (contained in the Race Administration Code) of the Rules of Racing. 10 entries at £110 - Closed April 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8939; Second £4470; Third £2235; Fourth £1118; Fifth £559; Sixth £279. (PenaltyValue £11338.80) A SS
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Seventh Race 4.45 - THE NORDOFF & ROBBINS JEFF BECK MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £11338 to the winning horse The second to receive £5317, the third £2659, the fourth £1328, the fifth £664 and the sixth £332. for three yrs old only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £110 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each race won 6lb NORDOFF & ROBBINS has generously sponsored this race 21 entries at £110 - Closed April 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8939; Second £4470; Third £2235; Fourth £1118; Fifth £559; Sixth £279. (PenaltyValue £11338.80) SS
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