SATURDAY 4 JULY BOOK
SARAH DRABWELL General Manager, Sandown Park Racecourse
Welcome
Welcome to Sandown Park Racecourse.
This racecard will provide you with all the information you will need for your time with us. Should you wish for information about future fixtures, please scan the QR code below. We hope you enjoy your visit.
TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
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
Alan Howes
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Sarah Drabwell
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Andrew Cooper &
Gareth Richardson
Stewards
Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)
Allan Hepworth (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Michael Eyre, Kirsty Ray, Gwen Thomas
Starters
Kieran O’Shea Willie Jardine
Judge
Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Graham Ford
Handicapper
Rachel Brierley-Ambrose
Veterinary Officers
Amy Hawthorn
Mark Murrell
Jessica Rainbow
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
Christine Hannaford
Kelly Corke
Vince McKevitt
Peter Double
TODAY’S RACING
FIRST RACE
1:50pm TheHKJCWorldPoolBattaashHandicapStakes-5f 10y20-21
SECOND RACE
2:25pm The Coral Dragon Stakes (Listed Race) - 5f 10y 24-25
THIRD RACE
3:00pm The Tattersalls £40,000 EBF Novice Stakes - 7f 28-29
FOURTH RACE
3:35pm TheDaviesInsuranceSolutionsGalaStakes(ListedRace)-1m1f209y 32-33
FIFTH
SIXTH RACE 4:42pm The JRA Handicap Stakes - 1m 6f 40-41
SEVENTH RACE
5:15pm The Debenhams Handicap Stakes - 1m 44-45
4TH JULY
CORAL ECLIPSE DAY - 4TH JULY
The Coral-Eclipse is one of Britain’s most celebrated summer days out a world-class sporting occasion where unforgettable memories are made, whether you’re a racing devotee or simply here for a spectacular day with great company.
Whether you’re watching the next great champion crowned, raising a glass between races, or soaking up the buzz of a world-class event, this is a day that stays with you long after the final furlong.
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2026
RACECARD EXPLAINED
4 DELACROIX (IRE) (28) 212-110 D BF 38-13 (8)
B c Dubawi (IRE) - Tepin (USA) (Bernstein (USA)) Ryan Moore
Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor
Orpendale Chelston & Wynatt
Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
TIMEFORMVIEWSentofffavouritefortheDerbyafter2impressiveLeopardstownwinsthisspringbutlittlewentrightforhimatEpsom,meetingtroubleearly andneverreallygoing.ThatwastoobadtobetrueandMoorestickswithhimoverFrenchDerbywinnerCamillePissarro.
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
17. Sponsor (if applicable) 1. 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
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
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.
Awards 2026 STYLE
FRIDAY 3 JULY
The famous Sandown Park Style Awards are back for another year, and we are delighted to be able to bring you some fantastic prizes! How to enter:
Simply head over to our Style Awards Pod located near the Parade Ring between 12PM – 3PM and have your photo taken by one of our staff to enter!
Be sure to keep your phone with you throughout the day as we will be contacting the finalists for each category at approximately 3:45PM. If you are one of our lucky winners, please accept your prize by 4pm.
The winner will then be crowned at 4:30PM at the Style Awards Pod.
PRIZES
FIRST PLACE
▶ Adam Aaronson Handblown Glass Trophy, engraved WINNER
▶ A set of 8 signed photographs by Lord Snowdon (worth £1450)
▶ One Night Stay - Little Brook Glamping
▶ Bouquet of Flowers
▶ Mitre Hotel Afternoon Tea for two
▶ x2 2027 Epsom Ladies Day tickets in Queen Elizabeth II Stand
▶ x2 2027 Aintree Ladies Day tickets in the Festival Enclosure
▶ £1000 Flight Voucher from Flight Gift
▶ Magnum of Moet
▶ Table for 6 in Gold Cup Suite at Billy Ocean
▶ Bottle of Ultimate Provence
▶ London Eye Experience for two
SECOND PLACE
▶ Adam Aaronson Handblown Glass Trophy, engraved WINNER
▶ Bouquet of Flowers
▶ Domaine Evremond x 3 75cl Bottles plus 6 glass flutes and champagne stopper
▶ The Gate Boutique Gift Voucher- £200
▶ x2 2027 Epsom Ladies Day tickets in Grandstand
▶ £500 Flight Voucher from Flight Gift
▶ Magnum of Moet
▶ Table for 4 in Equus Restaurant at 80s Day for the Premier Experienc
▶ Bottle of Ultimate Provence am onson
▶ Table Restaurant the Premier Experience ble Restaur t
THIRD PLACE
▶ Adam Aaronson Handblown Glass Trophy, engraved WINNER
▶ RevitaLab Clinic Voucher - £150
▶ House of Kind TrailBlazer
▶ Dancing Dragontail Summer Gin
▶ Bouquet of Flowers
▶ x2 2027 Epsom Ladies Day tickets in Tattenham
▶ £250 Flight Voucher from Gift Voucher
▶ Magnum of Moet
▶ Bottle of Ultimate Provence
▶ Table for 2 in Equus Restaurant at September 16th Racing Premier Experience
MEET OUR JUDGES
MILLIE STENNETT
Originally from Suffolk, Millie grew up immersed in the equestrian world, training from a young age before channelling her passion and sharp wit into content creation. A dedicated showjumper and viral creator, equestrian comedy and horse lifestyle content is Millie’s specialty, and her unique, relatable take on the riding world is sought-after across TikTok and Instagram.
CLAIRE GIBBENS &
ANDRIANNAAARONSON,
SURREY FRILLS
Known as the voice of Surrey’s style scene, celebrity stylist and PR duo Surrey Frills champion the very best of the county’s fashion and beauty landscape. Dedicated to celebrating local talent, they shine a spotlight on independent boutiques, skilled artisans, emerging designers and must-know brands. With an eye for homegrown style, Surrey Frills leaves no stone unturned in showcasing Surrey’s impressive fashion credentials.
STYLE AWARD PARTNERS
THE OFFICIAL PROVENCE ROSÉ SPONSOR TO THE JOCKEY CLUB
THEULTIMATEPROVENCE
World Horse Welfare is the only equine welfare charity that actively supports the responsible involvement of horses in sport.
With racehorse welfare under the spotlight like never before, we provide independent advice to British racing to help them meet the high expectations of everyone in the sport and outside of it.
STAKES (CLASS 2) for three yrs old x Total prize fund £25000
Owners Prize Money 1st £10158, 2nd £5080, 3rd £2540, 4th £1270, 5th £635. (PenaltyValue £12885)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (22 wins from 190 runners, 12%) runs COMICAL POINT
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (10 wins from 59 runners, 17%) runs COMICAL POINT
LONGESTTRAVELLER: EXCLAMATION trained by G Harris, Shirenewton, 123 miles.
1HAVANA HURRICANE (GB) (14) 2346-30 D
9-9(5)
Br B c Havana Gold (IRE) - Spitfire Limited (Excelebration (IRE)) Charles Bishop J
O J Allison & T CartwrightEve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Lady Cobham ABM Catering Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontheWindsorCastleat2025RoyalAscot Returnedwithagood23/4lengthsthirdof10toSongofTheClydeinlistedraceatNewbury(6f,good)inMay andmightbeworthforgivinghimalessereffortinGroup1companyatthisyear’sRoyalmeeting.Cheekpiecesareaddedforhandicapdebut. TFR
2 COMICAL POINT (IRE) (32) 643-332 D BF
Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Dandy’s Beano (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE)) Ryan Moore J
O Mr Saeed Suhail Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Jc Bloodstock & Goodwill Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWNowinsincehis5fdebutbuthasrecorded3goodeffortsthisseason,onthelatestfinishingsecondof10 in6fWindsorhandicap Thereturntoastiff5fcouldproveideal.
3 WESTPORT (IRE) (14) 1110 D 9-3(4)
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Lady Livius (IRE) (Titus Livius (FR)) Billy Loughnane J
O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Ballylinch Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWBluePointgeldingwhowonsprintnovicesonhisfirst3starts.Caughtawayfromwherethemainactionunfolded whenneverathreatinPalaceofHolyroodhouseatRoyalAscot.Couldresumehisprogressionnow. TFRHHHHI BHA94
4 EXCLAMATION (IRE) (14) 0-00100 D 9-1(1)
Br Gr c Acclamation - Amanda (FR) (Kendargent (FR)) Rossa Ryan J
O Foxhills Racing Limited
Grace Harris, Shirenewton T
B A. V. Bloodstock Grace Harris Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWDoncasternovicewinnerat2.Firmlybackontheupwhenmakingallin5fhandicapatChesterinMaybutneeds tobouncebackfromtameeffortsinaYorklistedandthePalaceofHolyroodhouseatRoyalAscotsince. TFRHHIII BHA92
5 ONE AND GONE (IRE) (14) 033401 D
8-6 (2)
Br B g Galileo Gold - Gravity Queen (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Ryan Kavanagh (5) J
O Moorgate Racing Limited Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Mr Dermot Cogan Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFirsthandicapsuccesswhenmakingallatGoodwood(5f,goodtofirm)afortnightago.Shouldremain competitiveoff6lbhigherbutthisisabetterclassofrace TFRHHHII BHA83
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2025: KASSAYA 3 9 0 Colin Keane 5-2 (Andrew Balding) 7 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Stewards Note:
COMICALPOINT: Following its run on 1/6/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Comical Point (IRE), 10-3 Westport (IRE), 5-1 One And Gone (IRE), 6-1 Havana Hurricane (GB), 8-1 Exclamation (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
The drop to a stiff 5f could play to the strengths of COMICAL POINT, who can gain reward for some fine efforts in defeat this year Westport had little chance from his track position when losing his unbeaten record in the Palace of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot and can bounce back and provide the main threat to Andrew Balding’s charge.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COMICAL POINT (IRE) 2.WESTPORT (IRE) 3.ONE AND GONE (IRE)
TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR
STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
Racing Post Standard Time: 59.80 secs
Record Time: 58.57 secs - Battaash - 8th July 2017, Good to Firm
POSITION OF STALLS
Sprint Course - Far Side (rail 2 yards in) Remainder - Inside
You must be 18 or over to place a bet
You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
RECORD TIMES
DISTANCE TIME HORSE AGE WGT GOING DATE
5f 58.57 Battaash 38-12 Good to Firm July 8, 2017
5f 2yo59.48 Times Time 29-3 Firm July 22, 1982
7f 1m 26.36 Mawsuff3 9-0 Firm June 14, 1986
7f 2yo1m 26.56 Raven’s Pass 29-0 Good to Firm September 1, 2007
1m 1m 39.21 El Hayem4 8-12 Good to Firm July 8, 2017
1m 2yo1m 41.98Anshan 29-5 Good to Firm August 19, 1989
1m 1f 1m 55.64 Connemara Coast 38-11 Good to Firm June 17, 2023
1m 2f 2m 2.14 Kalaglow4 8-11 Good May 31, 1982
1m 6f 3m 1.08 Just Hubert 38-9 Good to Firm July 25, 2019
2m 3m 29.38 Caucus 69-0 Good to Firm July 6, 2013
EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS
Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered
3 or 4 runners: all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2
5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
THE
STAKES (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE)
for two yrs old x Total prize fund £45000 Owners Prize Money 1st £20052, 2nd £8231, 3rd £4118, 4th £2057, 5th £1031, 6th £513. (PenaltyValue £25519.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hannon (12 wins from 148 runners, 8%) runs A BEAR AFFAIR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Boughey (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs HAVANA FLASH LONGESTTRAVELLER: RONSON trained by N Tinkler, Malton, 226 miles.
SECOND RACE
1 A BEAR AFFAIR (IRE) (16) 1306 D 9-4 (9)
Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Jeanie B (Bated Breath)
Sean Levey J
O A Bit On The Side & Partner Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Rathbarry Stud Osborne & Dene E S
TIMEFORMVIEWKodiBearcoltwhoknewwhatwasrequiredwhenprovidinghistrainerwithathirdBrocklesbyin5yearsinMarch.Hasn’tprogressed in3runssincebutgotbackontrackwhensixthof25inWindsorCastleStakesatRoyalAscot(6f,goodtofirm)16daysago TFRHHHII BHA88
2 BILLTHE BULL (IRE) (28) 4341 9-4 (2)
Br B c Coulsty (IRE) - Princess Banu (Oasis Dream)
Pat Cosgrave J
O Vicarage Dreamers Adam Kirby, Kirtling T
B Rathasker Stud Adam Kirby Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tneedtoimprovetogetoffthemarkbackincalmerwatersin11-runnermaidenatBath(5.7f,goodtofirm,4/7)28daysago. NotbeatenfarinlistedcompanyoverC&Donpenultimateoutingandcanmakepresencefeltbackupingrade. TFRHHHHI BHA89
3 IT DUNT MARRA (GB) (14) 2 9-4 (7)
Br B c A’Ali (IRE) - Mazzuri (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA)) Rossa Ryan J
O Pompey Ventures 8 and Partner Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B Newsells Park Stud Norfolk External Rendering Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW£100,000yearling,A’alicolt.Brotherto2-y-o6.5fwinnerFairyOak.Dam,9.4fwinnerwhostayed11/2m,half-sistertosmart11/4m/10.3fwinner DarkRed.ShapedwithpromisebehindanexperiencedoneatGoodwood(5f)ondebutafortnightagoandopentoimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 RONSON (GB) (34) 012 D
9-4 (1)
Br B c Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - She’s A Deva (Fountain of Youth (IRE)) Rowan Scott J
O D Caslin, P Wilcock & Partner Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Donna Caslin & Partner Alexanders York S TIMEFORMVIEWUbettabelieveitcoltwhowasmuchimprovedfromdebutwhenwinninga6-runnerBeverleynoviceinMay,forgingclearinthefinal1ftoscoreby 5lengths.Ranacrackerwhennarrowlydeniedin2-y-oTrophytherelaterthatmonthandfurtherimprovementcan’tberuledout. TFRHHHHH BHA90(+2)
5 UNDERDOG (GB) (13) 10 CD
9-4 (5)
Br B c Perfect Power (IRE) - Excelette (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Saffie Osborne J
O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T
B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Direct Commercial Ltd, Rebel Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW£140,000yearling,PerfectPowercoltwhomadewinningdebutoverC&Dlastmonthbutfailedtomatch thateffortintheNorfolkStakesjust8dayslater.Shouldstillimprove TFRHHHII BHA84
6 BINTARCHANGE (IRE) (16) 310 D
8-13 (6)
Br B f Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Archange (FR) (Arcano (IRE)) Ryan Moore J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Kildaragh Stud TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonpromisingNewmarketdebutwhenaready4-lengthwinnerofanAscotnovice(goodtofirm)inMay. ShapedasifamissinQueenMaryStakesatRoyalAscotsubsequently,soworthanotherchance. TFRHHHII BHA84
7 DIVINE WHISPER (GB) (6) 21 D
8-13 (4)
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Spiritus Sanctus (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) J
O Mr M. Fitzpatrick George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Lady Bamford Star Sports Bet, George Boughey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW
NON-RUNNER
TFRIIIII BHA82
8 HAVANA FLASH (IRE) (6) 02 8-13 (8)
Br Gr f Havana Grey - Fort Del Oro (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J
O Ed Babington & George BougheyGeorge Boughey, Newmarket T
B Ballylinch Stud George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet S TIMEFORMVIEWLeftdebutformwellbehinddroppedingradewhensecondof6in5fnoviceatLingfield(goodtofirm) 6daysago Thisdemandsplentymorebutshe’slikelytoprogressagain. TFRHHHII BHA21
9 MISS LIZZY (GB) (16) 04150 8-13 (3)
Br B f Oasis Dream - Lady Loulou (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Paddy Bradley J
O Mr A.AbukhadraCharlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
B Mr Ahmaed Abu KhadraFitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasimprovedwitheachrun,openingaccountin6fmaidenatWolverhamptoninMay.Notseentobesteffectwhenfifthof9in5fChantillylisted eventpriortoexcellingherselfwithamid-fieldfinishinQueenMaryStakesatRoyalAscot Thatformputsherfirmlyinthemix. TFRHHHHI BHA90
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: STAYA 2 8 13 Callum Shepherd 5-4 (George Scott) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Stewards Note:
HAVANA FLASH: Following its run on 27/6/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Ronson (GB), 5-1 Miss Lizzy (GB), 11-2 Bill The Bull (IRE), 13-2 A Bear Affair (IRE), 15-2 Bint Archange (IRE), 9-1 It Dunt Marra (GB), 14-1 Havana Flash (IRE), 16-1 Underdog (GB)
RONSON has made a fine start to his career and, having still shown signs of inexperience when just touched off in the Beverley 2-y-o Trophy on his most recent outing, could easily have more to offer Miss Lizzy excelled herself with a mid-field finish in the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot and that form puts her firmly in the mix, with Bill The Bull also respected back up in grade.
TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR
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STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
Racing Post Standard Time: 59.80 secs
Record Time: 59.48 secs - Times Time - 22nd July 1982, Firm
CUSTOMER PROMISE
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BRITISH RACING’S LARGEST SPONSOR
British Stallion Studs will contribute £2million towards British prize-money in 2026, bringing our total investment to £42million since we were founded in 1983
£25,000 TATTERSALLS OCTOBER BOOK 1 BONUS
£10,520,000 in bonus payments & counting...
446 winners of the Book 1 Bonus including...
owned by MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING XXIX purchased for 88,000 gns
£40,000 EBF
for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money 1st £16252, 2nd £8128, 3rd £4064, 4th £2032, 5th £1016, 6th £508. (PenaltyValue £20616)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (22 wins from 190 runners, 12%) runs STATE OF WAR & STORM BLADE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (10 wins from 59 runners, 17%) runs STATE OF WAR & STORM BLADE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: COLLATERAL DAMAGE trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 249 miles.
1COLLATERAL DAMAGE (IRE) (22) 1 D 9-9(11)
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Roshni (The Gurkha (IRE))
Clifford Lee J
O Ace Stud K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Macha Bloodstock/Meridian International
TIMEFORMVIEW270,000gnsTooDarnHotcolt OvercameinexperiencetomakeawinningdebutwithabitinhandatCatterick (7f).Suretobuildonthatgivenhispricetag/connections,andhehastobehighontheshortlist.
2 GYMBAAZY (FR) (21) 1 CD
Br B c Siyouni (FR) - Pelligrina (IRE) (Soldier Hollow)
BHA-
9-9(5)
Daniel Muscutt J
O Green Team Racing Owen Burrows, Lambourn T
B Al Shahania Stud TIMEFORMVIEWWell-bredsonofSiyouni.OvercamegreennesstomakesuccessfuldebutoverC&D(Encounterunluckynottofinish closerinthird) Lookssuretoimproveonthateffort,andhe’sexpectedtobeintheshake-upunderapenalty TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 MYA’ALI BABA (GB) (26) 15
9-9(7)
Br Ch g A’Ali (IRE) - Rohlindi (Red Ransom (USA)) Saffie Osborne J
O Mr E. R. Griffiths David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Hillwood Bloodstock LtdEmma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful in strongly-run 6fevent at Chepstowon debut. Backedthat upwhen fifth of6 at Goodwood latest. Longertripshouldsuitonfirststartsincebeinggelded,thoughhe’sagainlikelytovulnerableunderapenalty TFRHHHII BHA76
4 BEACH NOIR (IRE) (-)
9-4 (10)
Br Br g Blackbeard (IRE) - McCool (IRE) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Mr Ian Beach Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Crussa Bloodstock Limited KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary21.EUR100,000yearling,25,000gns2-y-o,Blackbeardgelding.Half-brothertouseful10.4f-11/2m winnerWinema.Damunracedoutofuseful10.5fwinnerNobilis.Alreadybeengeldedandlikelytoneedtime. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 CILICIAN (IRE) (17) 20
9-4 (1)
Br Ch g Blackbeard (IRE) - Serenely (IRE) (Australia) Joe Leavy J
O Manton Thoroughbreds XI Brian Meehan, Manton T
B Whisperview Trading LtdSirecam Europe S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsecondbehindexperiencedrivalondebutatNottingham.Advancedhisformwheneleventhof21intheCoventry atRoyalAscotsubsequently Bredtoget7fondam’sside,andasimilarperformanceshouldbeenoughtotakethis. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 DONTLOOKBACKINANGA (IRE) (-)
Br B c Acclamation - Bahati (IRE) (Intikhab (USA))
O Mr W Salthouse & Mr C Bloor
9-4 (8)
Sean Levey J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Rathbarry Stud & Abbeylands Farm TIMEFORMVIEW€65,000foal,92,000yearling.Acclamationcolt.Brotherto3winners,includingverysmartwinnerTabarrak(2-y-o7fwinner)andusefulwinnerupto6f TheWagonWheel(2-y-o5f/6fwinner).Dam2-y-o6fwinnerwhostayed1m.Bredtomakeanimpactasajuvenileandisintherighthandstodoso TFRHHHII BHA-
7 ENCOUNTER (IRE) (21) 23
9-4 (2)
Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Eye Witness (GER) (Adlerflug (GER)) Ryan Moore J
O Mr S. P. C. Woods S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWWell-backedsecondondebutatLingfield.Improveddespitetroubleinrunningwhen11/2-lengthsthirdbehind GymbaazyoverC&Dsince.Unlikelywe’veseenthebestofhim,andit’snotablethatRyanMoorereturns. TFRHHHHI BHA83
8 OR EVER (IRE) (-)
9-4 (3)
Br Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Maria Montessori (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J
O Ace Stud Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Yulong Investments
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 23. Mehmas colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Kindergarten (successful on debut). Positivejockeybooking.Marketusuallyagoodguidewithstable’snewcomers. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 STATE OF WAR (GB) (49) 0
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Echo’s Love (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) William Carver J
O Mr M. A. R. Blencowe Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Echo’s Love Partnership Moretons Investments Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeanunpromisingstarttohiscareerwhentrailingthefieldatNewbury(6f),andheagainlooksthe stablesecondstring. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 STORM BLADE (GB) (32) 4
9-4 (12)
Br B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Dancing Star (Aqlaam) James Doyle J
O Mr J. C. Smith Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Littleton Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWHailsfromfamilyconnectionsknowwell.FairfourthondebutatLingfield(6f,goodtofirm).JamesDoyle takesover,andhe’sexpectedtoimprovesteppingupintrip TFRHHHII BHA-
11 THE BALEARIC SUN (IRE) (-)
9-4 (4)
Br Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Sunny Again (Shirocco (GER)) Hector Crouch J
O Valmont & Spicer Thoroughbreds Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Mount Coote EstatesR M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril24 300,000gnsyearling,LopeDeVegacolt.Half-brothertoseveralwinners,includingverysmartwinnerupto16.5fBerkshireRoccoanduseful winnerupto11fElisaagain.Damonce-racedhalf-sistertosmart6fwinnerProjection.Expensivepurchasefromtopyardneedsamarketcheck. TFRHHHII BHA-
12 WALCOURT (IRE) (-)
9-4 (9)
Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Royal Blue Star (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Pat Cosgrave J
O Lady Prosser Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Glashare House Stud Jim Boyle Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW€56,000foal,€70,000yearling.Churchillcolt.Closelyrelatedto7.5f/1mwinnerTheGingerQueenandwinnerupto9fSzachrajka(2-y-o6.5f winner,byGleneagles)andhalf-brotherto2-y-o7fwinnerSollertia.Dam1m/8.4fwinnerYardisn’tafrequentsourceofdebutwinners. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: PACIFICA PIER (IRE) 2 9 7 James Doyle 13-2 (Charlie Appleby) 5 ran
Running for the first time since Gelding No 3, 4. Stewards Note:
STORM BLADE: Following its run on 1/6/2026 it was reported that the horse ran green in the early stages.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Cilician (IRE), 11-2 Gymbaazy (FR), 13-2 Collateral Damage (IRE), Encounter (IRE), 9-1 The Balearic Sun (IRE), 14-1 Dontlookbackinanga (IRE), 16-1 Storm Blade (GB), 18-1 My A’Ali Baba (GB), 25-1 Or Ever (IRE), 40-1 Walcourt (IRE), 66-1 Beach Noir (IRE), State of War (GB)
CILICIAN sets a useful standard and may well open his account with sights lowered. Gymbaazy and Collateral Damage both carry a penalty but can improve on their respective debut wins, while there’s probably better to come from Encounter, too.
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STAKES (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £60000
Owners Prize Money 1st £26736, 2nd £10974, 3rd £5490, 4th £2742, 5th £1374, 6th £684. (PenaltyValue £34026)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Varian (13 wins from 68 runners, 19%) runs SALLAAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Palmer (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs GLACIUS
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: BOILING POINT & ROYAL RHYME trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 249 miles.
1 BOILING POINT (IRE) (28) 21-4313 D
Br B h Too Darn Hot - Lady Momoka (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) James Doyle J
O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartperformerwhopostedacareerbestwhendefyingtopweightintheCambridgeshire(9f)inSeptember Toofreeonfirst2startsbackthis seasonbutresumedwinningwaysinlistedcompanyatGoodwood(11/4m)inMaybeforearespectablethirdinDiomedStakesatEpsom. TFRHHHII BHA112
2 DIVIDEND (GB) (17) 311253 C
4 9-9 (3)
Br B g Kodiac - Dabble (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Mr G. S. Bishop Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWThrivedequippedwithcheekpiecesinMeydanearlierintheyear,winningback-to-backhandicapsinFebruary.SolideffortsindefeatinGroup companythereafterandtranslatedthatformbacktoBritainwhenthirdof16inWolfertonStakesatRoyalAscotlasttime. TFRHHHII BHA112
3 PERSICA (IRE) (17) 600-425 CD 5 9-9 (2)
Br Ch g New Bay - Rubira (AUS) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Ryan Moore J
O Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B The Applecross Syndicate Old Oak Holdings Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProducedacareerbestwhenlandingDiomedStakesatEpsomin2025andproducedcomfortablyhisbestperformancesincewhengoingdownnarrowlyinthis season’srenewal.NotseentobesteffectintheWolfertonStakesatRoyalAscotsince,anencouragingrunconsideringthatcamejust11dayson. TFRHHHII BHA114
4 ROYAL RHYME (IRE) (17) 3/35-650 CD 6 9-9 (6)
Br B h Lope de Vega (IRE) - Dubai Queen (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Clifford Lee J
O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tbeenathissmartbestin3runsthisseason,thoughenduredanabsolutelytorridpassageintheWolfertonStakesatRoyalAscot (11/4m)onhismostrecentouting,finishingwithafulltankafterrepeatedlybeingshortofroom.Nottakenlightly TFRHHHII BHA113
5 SALLAAL (IRE) (28) 1135-21 D 4 9-9 (4)
Br Ch g Frankel - Nahrain (Selkirk (USA)) Ray Dawson J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Godolphin TIMEFORMVIEWBredinthepurpleandwontwicein2025,includingonhandicapdebutatHamilton(1m)lastJuly.Hasuppedhisgamefurtherthisterm, producingaverysmarteffortwhenstormingclearin16-runner11/4mhandicapatEpsom4weeksago Verymuchtheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA119
6 GLACIUS (GB) (15) 143-3
3 8-13 (1)
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Predawn (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Billy Loughnane J
O Mr V. I. Araci Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B V. I. Araci Vefa Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivejuvenilewhomadeawinningdebutatNewmarketpriortofinishingausefulthirdintheGroup3AutumnStakes(1m)thereinOctober.Madea highlyencouragingreturnwhenthirdof10inHamptonCourtStakesatRoyalAscot(11/4m,goodtofirm)15daysagoandcanprogressfurther TFRHHHHI BHA106
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2025: WINDLORD 3 8 13 Colin Keane 6-4 (Andrew Balding) 6 ran Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Stewards Note:
DIVIDEND: Following its run on 16/6/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed from stalls. ROYAL RHYME: Following its run on 16/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Sallaal (IRE), 6-1 Glacius (GB), 13-2 Persica (IRE), 7-1 Royal Rhyme (IRE), 15-2 Dividend (GB), 8-1 Boiling Point (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
SALLAAL turned an ultra-competitive affair into a rout when storming clear at Epsom 4 weeks ago and is very much the one to beat back in listed company based on that performance. Glacius made a highly encouraging reappearance in the Hampton Court and is second choice, ahead of Royal Rhyme, who finished with plenty of running left in the Wolferton Stakes after repeatedly meeting trouble.
CORAL MARATHON (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE) (REGISTERED AS THE ESHER STAKES)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £60000
Owners Prize Money 1st £26736, 2nd £10974, 3rd £5490, 4th £2742, 5th £1374. (PenaltyValue £34026)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (22 wins from 190 runners, 12%) runs FURTHUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (10 wins from 59 runners, 17%) runs FURTHUR
FANCYTHAT: A Balding won this race in 2022 and 2025. The stable runs FURTHUR today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: LAZY GRIFF trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 245 miles.
1DUKE OF OXFORD (GB) (36) 051-150 D
Br B g Kingman - Miss Marjurie (IRE) (Marju (IRE))
O Mr A Cope, Mr B Roberts and Mr J Biggane
B Ed’s Stud Ltd/A Swinburn
Ryan Moore J
Michael Bell, Newmarket T
Michael Bell Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulgeldingwholandedback-to-back2mhandicapsduringthewinter,latterlyatNewcastleinJanuary Stifftaskbackonturfwhenlastof7inHenryIIStakesoverC&DinMay.Othersarepreferred. TFRHHIII BHA102
2 FURTHUR (IRE) (15) 160-460 49-2 (3)
Br Gr g Waldgeist - Danamight (IRE) (Danetime (IRE))
O Merry Pranksters/Lizzie Jelfs/R Gorell
James Doyle J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Max Morris Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in 2025 Queen’sVase at RoyalAscot and also landed the Geoffrey Freer at Newbury later last summer. Belowhisbestthisseason,thoughfacedastifftaskinGoldCupatRoyalAscotlasttime.Thisiseasier,however. TFRHHHII BHA108
3 LAZY GRIFF (GER) (36) 31/223-3
49-2 (1)
Br B c Protectionist (GER) - Linarda (DEN) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J
O Middleham Park Racing & Mr G Griffiths Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Gestut WesterbergJohnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedbehindLambournall3startslastseason,notablywhensecondinDerbyatEpsomandthirdinIrishDerby. Off11monthsbutshapedwellwhenthirdof7inHenryIIStakesoverC&D36daysago Theonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA113
4 PARADIAS (GER) (36) 2-31355 C
79-2 (4)
Br B g Kodiac - Paraisa (Red Ransom (USA)) Rossa Ryan J
O Dodds-Smith, Hodgson & Coupland
Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Stiftung Gestut FahrhofGoodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasbeenatremendousservantforconnectionsandlandedall-weatherhandicapatLingfield(11/2m)inFebruary.Notdisgraced whenfifthof7(twoplacesbehindLazyGriff)inHenryIIStakesoverC&Dlasttimesonotoutofthings. TFRHHHHI BHA107
5 LADY VIVIAN (IRE) (29) 1002-54
Br B f Camelot - Ceol An Ghra (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE))
O Wathnan Racing
48-11(2)
Hector Crouch J
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Paget Bloodstock Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful fillywho wastwice a winnerat 1 1/2m in 2025. Back ontrack with fourth of11 in listed race at Baden-Baden(11f)29daysago Hasherstaminatoprovehere.
TFRHHHII BHA94
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2025: COLTRANE (IRE) 8 9 2 William Buick 5-2 (Andrew Balding) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Lazy Griff (GER), 11-2 Furthur (IRE), Paradias (GER), 7-1 Duke of Oxford (GB), 12-1 Lady Vivian (IRE)
Charlie Johnston’s 2025 Derby runner-up LAZY GRIFF made a promising return from a long absence when third in the Henry II Stakes overC&D in Mayand gets a confident vote to return to winning ways dropped into listed company here. Alan King’s likeable Paradias appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of Furthur
STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund
Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (30 wins from 147 runners, 20%) runs MARNIER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs AGGAGIO & GALACTIC JACK
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SO ALEX trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 116 miles.
1ARQOOB (IRE) (20) 4164-56 C D 810-4 (4)
Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Via Ballycroy (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) James Doyle J
O Little Staughton Farms LtdLucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Rollx Syndicate Brown & Brown S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhofailedtobuildonreappearanceeffortwhen(cheekpieceson)sixthof9inhandicap atYork(11/2m)20daysago Usualblinkersrefittedandcouldbounceback.
2 MINHAD (GB) (51) 0420-15
410-1(7)
Br B g Universal (IRE) - Aussie View (IRE) (Australia) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Good Effort Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwithsuccessatThirsk(11/2m)inAprilandbackeditupwithasolidfifthof17inhandicapatYork (11/2m)followingmonth.Needsconsidering.
3 MARNIER (IRE) (20) 51-0263
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Manzanilla (Muhaarar)
410-1(5)
Robert Havlin J
O Normandie Stud LtdJohn & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Normandie Stud LtdNormandie Stud Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in a Lingfield maiden (1 1/2m) in November. Better form in handicaps this season, postingagoodthirdof9overC&D20daysago Entercalculationsagaineased1lb
TFRHHHII BHA84
4 GALACTIC JACK (IRE) (784) 6100/00/- 69-13(6)
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Jack Naylor (Champs Elysees) Tom Queally J
O Mark & Maria Adams Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Denford Stud LtdKM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Won at Salisbury in June 2023 forAndrew Balding but below that form for a host oftrainers since, includingoverhurdles.Othersmorepersuasivebackinthissphere.
5 MACARI (GB) (20) 10-4620 CD
TFRHHIII BHA82
69-11(1)
Br B g Sixties Icon - Potternello (IRE) (Captain Marvelous (IRE))
O R Vaughan, R Bisiker, M Jones and S West
Rose Dawes (5) J
Sheena West, Lewes T
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Southdowns Unleashed S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhocomeshereindecentnick,beatenaround5lengthswheneighthof9inhandicapover C&D20daysago Noforlornhopeoffaslippingmark.
6 AGGAGIO (FR) (21) 1534-53 D
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ravage (Verglas (IRE))
TFRHHHII BHA80
89-9 (3)
Jude Fernandes (7) J
O Aura Racing Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Michel Sardou KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Goodwood specialist who posted a respectable third of 8 in handicap there (1 3/4m) 21 days ago, thatdespitedoingabittoomuchinfront.Notoutofthingsoffa2lblowermarkhere. TFRHHHII BHA78
7 SO ALEX (IRE) (18) 2110-22
49-6 (8)
Br B g Sottsass (FR) - Alexandrina (GER) (Monsun (GER)) Billy Loughnane J
O Chris Stedman & Upton House Stud Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Ballyreddin Stud & Haras Du Ma Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDual11/2mwinneratWolverhamptonlastwinter(undertoday’srider).Hasresumedhisprogressthisseason,finishingwellwhen secondof11inhandicapatCarlisle(13/4m)18daysago Remainsunexposedatthistripsohe’saplayernudgedup1lb TFRHHHHH BHA75
8 PYLEATES (GB) (20) 423-30
Br B f Kingman - La Pyle (FR) (Le Havre (IRE))
O La Pyle Partnership
48-11(2)
Saffie Osborne J
William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T
B La Pyle Partnership K & W Bloodstock Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenwhoreturnedwithagoodthirdatWolverhamptononherhandicapdebutandnotseentobesteffect withseventhof9overC&D20daysago,sufferingapoorrunover1fout.Remainswithpotentialatthistrip TFRHHHII BHA66
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: PENDRAGON (IRE) 3 9 3 Luke Morris 4-11 (Sir Mark Prescott Bt) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Marnier (IRE), 9-2 Aggagio (FR), So Alex (IRE), 11-2 Minhad (GB), 9-1 Arqoob (IRE), Pyleates (GB), 18-1 Galactic Jack (IRE), Macari (GB)
SO ALEX shaped well on his first go over this trip when runner-up at Carlisle last time and is taken to go one better off just a 1lb higher mark. In-form duo Minhad and Marnier can both play a prominent role too, while veteran Aggagio is also weighted to have a say.
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STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
Racing Post Standard Time: 3 mins 2.40 secs Record Time: 3 mins, 1.08 secs - Just Hubert - 25th July 2019, Good To Firm
THE DEBENHAMS HANDICAP STAKES
(CLASS 4)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80)Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hannon
(12 wins from 148 runners, 8%) runs CRISTO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Palmer (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs TRIPLE DOUBLE A LONGESTTRAVELLER: TRIPLE DOUBLE A trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 184 miles.
1 EPICTETUS (IRE) (21) 422330 D
(9)
Br B g Kingman - Thistle Bird (Selkirk (USA)) Saffie Osborne J
O Jamie Osborne & Partner Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B George Strawbridge
TIMEFORMVIEWNotscoredforsometimebuthadbeenknockingonthedoorthisseasonoveravarietyoftripsbeforefindingrunofgoodformcomingto ahaltwhenwellbeatenatYork3weeksago He’sthetypetobouncebackthough,andwillbesuitedbytheforecaststrongpace. TFRHHHII BHA79
2 TRIPLE
DOUBLE A (IRE)
(22) 4-10050 D BF
Br Br g Mohaather - Shaaqaaf (IRE) (Sepoy (AUS))
(5)
Billy Loughnane J
O Done Ferguson Mason Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Suroben Ltd Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysuppedto11/4matNewcastleinFebruaryonreturn.Wasn’tseentobesteffectwhenseventhof9inhandicapatNottingham(8.3f,soft) 22daysago Nowbackdowntolastwinningmarkandthisstrong-travellingsortcouldseethissettingupideallywithLoughnaneinthesaddle. TFRHHHHI BHA78
3 DOVEY MOON (GB) (4) 31-0103 D
4 10-1 (11)
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Song To The Moon (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr R. Kent David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Mickley Stud & Mr Tony Jones Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkfortheseasonin1mSalisburyhandicapinMay.FoundthingstougherintypicallycompetitiveYorkrace nexttimebeforereturningtoformwhenthirdatPontefractjust4daysago First-timevisorgoesonhere. TFRHHHII BHA78
4 SILCA BAY (GB) (28) 54-4041 D
4 10-0 (3)
Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Strictly Silca (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Oliver Carmichael (7) J
O Mr Jeremy Mark Webb Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Fiona Marner B’stock & Mount Coote Est. ABM Catering Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon3timesatKemptoninthesecondhalfoflastyearandgothisheadbackinfrontin1mGoodwoodapprenticehandicap lastmonth,overcomingtroublein-running.He’slightlyracedonturfandremainsofinterestonthebackofa2lbrise. TFRHHHHI BHA77
5 CRISTO (GB) (20) 0032U0 4 9-13 (2)
Br Ch g Havana Grey - Puzzled Look (Sakhee’s Secret) Sean Levey J
O Middleham Park Racing CXXV & Partner Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwiceonpolytrackinatruncated2025campaignandhasprovenprettyconsistentthisseasondespitehisquirks.Showednoilleffectsfrom clippingheelsandunseatinghisrideratGoodwoodlastmonthwhenturninginarespectableeffortatYorkjustaweeklater.Each-wayclaims. TFRHHHII BHA76
6 SPECIAL GHAIYYATH (IRE) (52) 110-360 D 4 9-13 (10)
Br B g Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Elegant Peace (IRE) (Intense Focus (USA)) Rose Dawes (5) J
O Mr Craig Pistaszczuk P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T
B John Malone Agws S TIMEFORMVIEWTwowinsaround1mlastyearandranwellwhenthirdonWolverhamptonreappearanceinJanuary(finalstartforJamesTate). Hasshownlittlein2startsforcurrentyardandisleftwithabittoprovenowwithfirst-timecheekpiecesfitted. TFRHIIII BHA76
7 H KEY LAILS (GB) (32) 45-2331 D 6 9-12 (6)
Br Gr g Washington DC (IRE) - Natural Appeal (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) James Glennon (7) J
O Mr Martyn Cruse Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Mickley Stud & Derrick Mossop Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWHadaproductivewinterontheall-weatherbeforemakingawinningreturnontheturfatLingfield(7f)underawell-judgedride. Isunlikelytogetthingshisownwaythistimebackatastiffertrackandlooksvulnerableforwinpurposes. TFRHHHII BHA75
8 ASCENDING STAR (IRE) (38) 33-1 D 3 9-8 (7)
Br B g Starman - Dense Star (IRE) (Starspangledbanner (AUS)) Callum Rodriguez J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Ascending Owen Burrows, Lambourn T
B Yeomanstown Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheplacesonfirst2startslastsummerforJamesOwen.Showedmuchimprovedformonstabledebuttoopenhisaccountin5-runnernoviceatLingfield (7.6f,good)onreturninMay,pullingclearwithonefromtopyardwhocostplentyUnexposedsortverymuchofinterestonhandicapdebut. TFRHHHHH BHA80
9
AMUSED (IRE) (24) 555-020
49-6 (4)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Happy Face (IRE) (Kingman) Paddy Bradley J
O Mr P and Mrs L Rowe and Mr John Turner Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Framont LtdJim Boyle Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWWona7fclaimerinFrancelastsummerMixedrecordforthisyardbuthissecondbehindHkeyLailsatLingfieldatthebeginning oflastmonthwasoneofhisbetterefforts.However,hefollowedthatwithabelow-parrunatBrightonjust8dayslater. TFRHHIII BHA69
10 CHILLY BREEZE (GB) (21) 1/060-00
49-4 (8)
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Humid (Lethal Force (IRE)) Ryan Kavanagh (5) J
O Shelmore Bloodstock Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B David John Meaden
TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedgeldingwhowonaheavy-ground5fmaidenatNottinghamforDavidEvansover2years agobuthasmadelittleimpactin5startssince,last2forcurrentyard.
11 THURSDAY GIRL (GB) (52) 5-22 BF
TFRHIIII BHA67
39-2 (1)
Br B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Dream Dana (IRE) (Dream Ahead (USA)) Hector Crouch J
O Chris Stedman Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Plantation Stud James Hambro & Partners Llp S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upin7fmaidenatNewmarketinAprilbeforeoccupyingthesamepositioninall-weathernovice atLingfield(7f)thefollowingmonth.Maydobetternowhandicapping.
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
TFRHHHII BHA74
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Visor worn first time by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Visor worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 5, 7.
Stewards Note:
EPICTETUS: Following its run on 12/6/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Ascending Star (IRE), 4-1 Silca Bay (GB), 11-2 H Key Lails (GB), 13-2 Thursday Girl (GB), 12-1 Epictetus (IRE), Triple Double A (IRE), 14-1 Dovey Moon (GB), 16-1 Cristo (GB), 50-1 Amused (IRE), 100-1 Special Ghaiyyath (IRE), Chilly Breeze (GB)
Claims can be made for a number of these but ASCENDING STAR makes most appeal to follow up from Lingfield on his handicap bow. The biggest challengers are Silca Bay and Triple Double A in that order, with Epictetus not out of things in a race that could be run at a strong tempo TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ASCENDING
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STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 41.10 secs Record Time: 1 min, 39.21 secs - El Hayem - 8th July 2017, Good to Firm
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.50 - THE HKJC WORLD POOL BATTAASH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510 and the fifth £755. 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) £125 stake ifthe horse is rated 81 or higher, or £25 stake ifthe horse is rated 80 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 1st Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 20th, 2026, for each race won 6lb This race is named in honour of BATTAASH, who holds the 5 Furlongs Course Record at Sandown Park of 58.57 seconds in the 2017 Coral Charge. HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB has generously sponsored this race 11 entries at £125. - Closed June 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635. (PenaltyValue £12885) SS
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Second Race 2.25 - THE CORAL DRAGON STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25519 to the winning horse The second to receive £9675, the third £4842, the fourth £2412, the fifth £1210 and the sixth £607. for two yrs old only Enter by noon, June 27th and pay £225 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 1st Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb. CORAL has generously sponsored this race. 14 entries at £225. - Closed June 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20052; Second £8231; Third £4118; Fourth £2057; Fifth £1031; Sixth £513. (PenaltyValue £25519.50) A SS
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Third Race 3.00 - THE TATTERSALLS £40,000 EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208 and the sixth £604. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, June 27th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 1st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 8lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) THE TRUSTEES OF THE EBF have kindly contributed towards the prize money forthis race TATTERSALLS has generously sponsored this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £3000 towards the prize money for this race 22 entries at £200. - Closed June 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508. (PenaltyValue £20616) A SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.35 - THE DAVIES INSURANCE SOLUTIONS GALA STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34026 to the winning horse The second to receive £12900, the third £6456, the fourth £3216, the fifth £1614 and the sixth £810 for three yrs old and upwards, which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race after 2025. Enter by noon, June 27th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 1st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 13lb; fillies 8st 8lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 9lb; fillies 9st 4lb Penalties, after 2025, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb DAVIES INSURANCE SOLUTIONS has generously sponsored this race 14 entries at £300 - Closed June 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26736; Second £10974; Third £5490; Fourth £2742; Fifth £1374; Sixth £684. (PenaltyValue £34026) A SS
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Fifth Race 4.10 - THE CORAL MARATHON (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (Registered as The Esher Stakes) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34026 to the winning horse The second to receive £12900, the third £6456, the fourth £3216 and the fifth £1614. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, June 27th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 1st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties, after 2025, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 7lb CORAL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 6 entries at £300 - Closed June 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26736; Second £10974; Third £5490; Fourth £2742; Fifth £1374. (PenaltyValue £34026) A SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.42 - THE JRA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £60 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 1st Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 3lb Penalties, after June 20th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb JRA has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JRA. The sponsorship payment of £250 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 NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 14 entries at £60 - Closed June 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£4955; Second £2478;Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.15 - THE DEBENHAMS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £60 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 1st Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after June 20th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb DEBENHAMS has generously sponsored this race 27 entries at £60 - Closed June 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.
2026 FIXTURES
UNIBET VETERANS' CHASEDAY
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GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP DAY
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BET365 FLAT SEASON OPENER
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AFTERNOON RACING
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EVENING RACING
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