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WELCOME TO CORAL HERON STAKES EVENING ME WELCOMES YOU
This is an incredibly proud day for everyone at Coral as we celebrate the 50th running of our flagship sponsorship of the Coral-Eclipse Stakes, and we would like to thank you all for joining us at Sandown Park for our Golden Anniversary.
This is the longest running Group race sponsorship in the world, and we are delighted to announce an extension to this historic association that will take us through to 2030, further cementing Coral’s position as the most passionate and committed sponsor in British racing
The Coral-Eclipse is one of the greatest Flat races in the world, with a roll of honour that includes many of the best racehorses to have graced the turf, and we are delighted to have partnered with The Jockey Club and Sandown Park to raise the prize money for the race to a new high of £1 million, a prize money pot in keeping with a race of this stature.
This year’s renewal features yet another stellar line-up and we would like to thank all the connections of the runners for declaring for the race and wish them the very best of luck
Have a great time, enjoy the top-class racing and please stick around afterwards for our Golden Anniversary party.
Simon Clare
TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS
CORAL coral.co.uk
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
Mark Johnson
Betting Ring Managers
Andrew Boardley
Vicki Moore
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Sarah Drabwell
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Andrew Cooper &
Gareth Richardson
Stewards
Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)
Michael Andrews (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Joseph Chan, Kate Smith, Fergus Sweeney, Michael Walton
Starters
Sam Avis
James Stenning Judge
Jane Green
Clerk Of The Scales
Robert Cuthbert
Veterinary Officers
Amy Hawthorn, Jessica Rainbow, Mark Murrell, 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, Christine Hannaford, Peter Double, Carol Leggett, Helena Warbrick, Suzanne Feltham, Steve Fox, Nick Holman
TODAY’S RACING
SECOND
RACE 2:25pm The Coral Challenge (Handicap) - 1m
THIRD
RACE
3:00pm The Coral Distaff (Listed Race) - 1m
FOURTH RACE
3:35pm The Coral-Eclipse (Group 1)- 1m 1f 209y
FIFTH
SIXTH RACE
4:45pm The Coral ‘Pipped-At-The-Post’ and Win Handicap Stakes - 1m 1f 209y 52-53
SEVENTH RACE
5:15pm The Coral Golden Rewards Shaker Handicap Stakes - 1m 1f 209y 58-59 FIRST RACE
Get ready for an unforgettable summer evening of racing and live music at Sandown Park! After a day of top-class racing, the stage will come alive with Fleetwood Unchained-one of the UK’s premier Fleetwood Mac tribute bands
Covering all the classics from Go Your Own Way and Dreams to Everywhere and The Chain, Fleetwood Unchained delivers an authentic and powerful tribute to the legendary sound of Fleetwood Mac
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
ECLIPSE 1764 - 1789
Whichever horse wins the 2025 running of the Group 1 Coral-Eclipse, will be a direct descendent to ECLIPSE, foaled in 1764.
Perhaps the greatest racehorse of all time, and after whom the race is named, he raced a total of 18 times resulting in a victory on each occasion.
He was already a 5-y-o when he contested his first race at Epsom Downs in 1769 and with no horse able to compete with him, he was retired to stud after just three seasons. The lineage chart, shown here, depicts the impact ECLIPSE has had on the thoroughbred breeding lines and, it is estimated, 95% of thoroughbreds can be traced back to this great horse. From this year’s Grand National winner, NICK ROCKETT, to the 2024 Longine World’s Best Racehorse and 2024 Coral-Eclipse winner, CITY OF TROY, and the winners of each of the four Classics run in Great Britain and France and the three run in Ireland to date in 2025, his DNA is present.
Sickle 1924
Unbreakable 1935
Polynesian 1942
Native Dancer 1950
Raise a Native 1961
Mr Prospector 1970
Seeking The Gold 1985
Dubai Milennium 1996
Dubawi 2002
Gone West 1984
Zafonic 1990
Iffraaj 2001
Wootton Bassett 2008
Camille Pissarro 2022
ECLIPSE 1764
Pot-8-Os 1773
Waxy 1799
Whalebone 1807
Sir Hercules 1826
Birdcatcher 1833
The Baron 1842
Stockwell 1849
Doncaster 1870
Bend Or 1877
Bona Vista 1889
Cyllene 1895
Polymelus 1902
Phalaris 1913
Pharos 1920
Nearco 1935
Nearctic 1954
Northern Dancer 1961
Storm Bird 1978
Storm Cat 1983
Hennessy 1993
Johannesburg 1999
Scat Daddy 2004
Justify 2015
Too Darn Hot 2016
Danzig 1977
Green Desert 1983
Cape Cross 1994
Sea the Stars 2006
WHAT’S ON TODAY
CORAL OPENING SHOW
Head trackside for 12:45PM to witness the 2025 Coral-Eclipse Opening Show!
SANDOWN PARK FAN ZONE
Learn from the professionals at a Jockey Masterclass at 12:10PM on the Surrey Hall Stage
PENNANT PARADE OF PAST CORAL-ECLIPSE WINNERS
Take a walk down memory lane as we host a pennant parade of the 49 past Coral-Eclipse winners in the Parade Ring at 1:05PM.
HIGH ON HEELS - ELLIE SAX
Don’t rush off after racing as Ellie Sax will host the offical CoralEclipse after party in the Parade Ring starting at approx. 5:25PM!
150 LAPS FOR 150 YEARS
SomeoftheleadingnamesinhorseracinghavejoinedemployeesatSandownPark andmembersofthelocalcommunitythisweekaspartofanambitiousfundraising challenge to walk 150 consecutive laps of the racecourse over five days
The event was part of the year-long campaign to mark Sandown Park’s 150th anniversary, with the goal of raising awareness and funds for the Community Fund for Elmbridge The Community Fund is managed by the Surrey Community Foundation and was launched this year as part of Sandown Park Racecourse’s 150th anniversary celebrations to provide a vital, long-term source of funding for local charities and community groups in the Elmbridge area.
A core team from Sandown Park and The Jockey Club walked day and night starting Saturday 28th June, ensuring laps were finished round the clock until the 150thcircuitwascompleted.The150thlapwascompletedat12PMonWednesday 2nd July in the refreshing drizzle after walking in 30 degrees across the challenge! The five-day challenge has a different theme each day:
Saturday 28th June – Community Day
Sunday 29th June – The Jockey Club Friends & Family Day
· Monday 30th June – Horseracing Industry Day
Tuesday 1st July – The Jockey Club Work & Walk Day
Wednesday 2nd July – Esher & Final Laps Day
On Monday a number of British racing’s stakeholders joined the walk, ranging from jockeys and racing broadcasters to sponsors and charity partners.
Sarah Drabwell, General Manager of Sandown Park, said: “We’ve been blown away by the support we’ve received, not only the local community but the wider racing family in helping us complete this challenge. It’s been an exceptionally hot fewdaysandwe’rereallygratefultoeveryonewhohastakenthetimetojoinuson the walk, donate and help us spread the word about the Community Fund, from which local charities will benefit by receiving grants. We’re passionate about the role our racecourse plays in the local community and what we can give back and our 150th anniversary has provided a great opportunity to demonstrate that.
JimCrowleysaid“Sandown’sbeenaluckytrackformeandIwontheCoral-Eclipse onUlyssesbackin2017.Racecoursesplayamassiveroleintheircommunities.They bringpeopleouttocomeandwatchhorseracing It’sagreatdayforpeopletoget dressed up and watch the horses, see the jockeys. It brings people together and it’s nice that racing can put something back in as well This walk and the initiative is a really good idea and it’s nice to be a part of it.”
Nick Luck recorded his hugely popular podcast from the Esher track on Monday and said: “Sandown Park has been very close to my heart pretty much my entire life. When I was a child it was always considered a treat to go to Sandown – this was the special place you came for what was always going to be a memorable day. Sandown is just the perfect place to watch top class horseracing, whether it’s Flat or Jump racing It’s been ahead of its time in many respects and unique in its layout and the rhythm of a raceday. I love this place and hope it flourishes for another century and a half.”
You can still donate to the Community Fund for Elmbridge as part of Sandown Park’s 150th anniversary celebrations, simply scan the QR code
Live music after racing FRIDAY 25 JULY
Race 1 1.30 5f
1 End of Story (IRE) 9-11
2 Mearall (IRE) 9-9
3 Naana’s Sparkle (GB) 9-7
4 Mission Command (IRE) 9-7
5 Al Hussar (GB) 9-4
6 I’m Next (GB) 9-0
7 Dc Cogent (GB) 9-0
8 Luna A Inbhir Nis (GB) 8-12
9 Tees Aggregates (IRE) 8-9
Race 2 2.05 1m 6f 1y
1 Prince of The Seas (IRE) 9-9
2 Way of Stars (IRE) 9-2
3 Ammes (IRE) 9-1
4 Many Men (GB) 9-0
5 Bonnie Moon (FR) 9-0
6 Last Galileo (IRE) 8-11
7 Pole Star (GB) 8-11
8 Valiancy (IRE) 8-9
9 Novelista (IRE) 8-7
10 Deep Water Bay (GB) 8-2
Race 3 2.40 1m 3f 175y
1 Estrange (IRE) 9-7
2 Scenic (FR) 9-7
3 Love Talk (IRE) 8-9
4 Nuit (IRE) 8-9
HAYDOCK PARK
Race 4 3.15 1m 3f 175y
1 Enemy (GB) 9-12 2 Stressfree (FR) 9-10 3 Chillingham (IRE) 9-4 4 Sir Lowry’s Pass (GB) 9-2 5 Plage de Havre (GB) 9-0 6 City of Delight (USA) 8-13 7 Great Bedwyn (GB) 8-13
8 Sol Cayo (IRE) 8-12
9 Box To Box (IRE) 8-10
10 My Dream World (GB) 8-9
11 Minstrel Knight (GB) 8-9
12 Night Breeze (IRE) 8-8
13 Paddy The Squire (GB) 8-7
Humble Spark (IRE) 8-6
Midnight Lion (GB) 8-5
Sportingsilvermine (IRE) 8-2
5 3.50 6f
Bright (IRE) 9-9
Juan Les Pins (GB) 9-9
Dapper
Race 1 2.13 7f 96y
1 Act of Honor (GB) 9-7
2 Circle of Magic (IRE) 9-7
3 Strength of Spirit (IRE) 9-7
4 Vincenzo Peruggia (IRE) 9-7
5 Della Pace (GB) 9-2
6 Dunkeld Dreamer (IRE) 9-2
Race 2 2.48 5f
1 Amazon Jungle (IRE) 9-7
2 Ambishio (IRE) 9-7
3 Come On Over (IRE) 9-7
4 Davorge Nation (IRE) 9-7
5 Everydaysasaturday (IRE) 9-7
6 Mission Classified (IRE) 9-7
7 Mo of Cairo (GB) 9-7
8 Sailor Batt (IRE) 9-7
9 Tenor’s Inn (IRE) 9-7
10 Whiskey Neat (IRE) 9-7
11 Elara May (GB) 9-2
Devil’s Angel (GB) 8-9
BEVERLEY
Race 3 3.23 5f
1 Lady Roxby (GB) 9-9
2 Angelic Bugler (IRE) 9-8
3 Brazilian Belle (IRE) 9-7
4 Blue Lakota (IRE) 9-6
5 Invincible Crown (IRE) 9-6
6 Cheerleader (GB) 9-3
7 Atomic Mass (IRE) 9-3 8 Larchill Lass (GB) 9-0 9 Alfa Sea Breeze (IRE) 8-13
Fair Call (IRE) 8-11 11 Juno Star (IRE) 8-10
Race 4 3.58 1m 4f 23y 1
Race 6 4.25 7f 37y 1 Royal Zabeel (IRE) 10-2
2 Northern Express (IRE) 9-13
3 Inside Matters (FR) 9-11 4 Rhoscolyn (GB) 9-9
5 Bobby Bennu (IRE) 9-9
6 Jumby (IRE) 9-8
7 Cerulean Bay (IRE) 9-8
8 Gorak (FR) 9-7
9 Intrusively (GB) 9-1
10 Photosynthesis (IRE) 8-13
11 King’s Lynn (GB) 8-13
Race 7 4.55 7f 37y
1 Point of Contact (IRE) 9-9
2 The Dragon King (IRE) 9-9
3 Sea Baaeed (GB) 9-9
4 We Dare To Dream (IRE) 9-8
5 Santa Savana (GB) 9-4
6 Rogue Invader (IRE) 9-3
7 Tattie Bogle (GB) 8-11
8 Think of A Name (IRE) 8-9
9 Fan Mail (GB) 8-9
Toota (IRE) 9-9 5 Dolly’s Delight (IRE) 9-8 6 Darla’s Secret (IRE) 9-7 7 Mayday Mayday (IRE) 9-6
8 I Can Boogy (GB) 9-6 9 Fidget Lady (GB) 9-4
Mavetheforcebewivu (GB) 9-2 11 Harry Palmer (GB) 9-1 12 Campani (GB) 9-0
13 Mission In Malton (GB) 9-0
FAMILY FESTIVAL FRIDAY
50 NOT OUT – CELEBRATING A HALF-CENTURY OF CORAL’S ECLIPSE SPONSORSHIP
This year marks the 50th running of the Eclipse at Sandown Park under the sponsorship of Coral.Thisisthelongest-runningGroupracesponsorshiptobefoundanywhereintheworld.
Back when Coral’s sponsorship began in 1976, Britain was undergoing a legendary long, hot summer and the bestselling car was the Mk2 Ford Escort. James Callaghan had recently taken over as Prime Minister from Harold Wilson and the charts were topped by 10cc’s I’m Not In Love as 10 runners lined up in what was then known as the ‘Joe Coral Eclipse Stakes’ on Saturday 3rd July.
The sponsorship began with a controversial result, when first past the post by a comfortable two length was French challenger Trepan. However, the four-year-old was subsequently disqualified after failing a post-race drugs test (his Royal Ascot win in the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes was similarly annulled), which meant that the first winner of a Coral-sponsored Eclipse was the Henry Cecil-trained Wollow. The late, great Newmarketbased trainer had previously won the contest in 1969 with Wolver Hollow and went on to enjoy a further two victories under Coral’s sponsorship courtesy of Gunner B (1978) and Twice Over (2010).
Ela Mana Mou’s triumph in 1980 began what would be a glorious decade for the 10-furlong highlight, with the Dick Hern-trained colt subsequently rated the best older horse in Europe that year
In 1984, there was a winner of historic proportions when Sadler’s Wells prevailed. The final ofthe quintet of wins in the Eclipse for his legendary trainerVincent O’Brien, the son of Northern Dancer went on to be crowned champion sire in the UK & Ireland a record 14 times with his progeny including Derby winner Galileo, himself a 12-times champion sire.
Other outstanding winners of the 1980s included the amazing filly Pebbles (1985), one of only three females to win, plus the outstanding Dancing Brave (1986), dual winner Mtoto (1987 & 1988) and Derby winner Nashwan (1989).
Godolphin’s emergence as a global racing powerhouse in the 1990s included significant success in the Coral-Eclipse with dual victor Halling (1995 & 1996) while Daylami (1998) led home a then unprecedented Group One 1-2-3 for the Maktoum family’s operation as he scored from stablemates Faithful Son and Central Park.
The 21st century began as it was to continue with a success in 2000 for an Aidan O’Brientrained runner in the shape of “Iron Horse” Giant’s Causeway. O’Brien has gone on to win the Coral-Eclipse a record eight times in total with Hawk Wing (2002), Oratorio (2005), Mount Nelson (2008), So You Think (2011), St Mark’s Basilica (2021), Paddington (2023) and City of Troy (2024) adding to his tally
Sea The Stars (2009) is the best Coral-Eclipse winner seen so far this century. Arriving at Sandown Park following wins in the 2000 Guineas and Derby, theJohn Oxx-trained son of Cape Cross saw off Rip Van Winkle by a length in the Coral-Eclipse and went on to win the Juddmonte International, Irish Champion Stakes and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe to mark himself out as one of the all-time greats.
THE CORAL CHARGE (CLASS 1) (GROUP 3)
(REGISTEREDASTHE SPRINTSTAKES)
for three 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): E Walker
(7 wins from 59 runners, 12%) runs BALMORAL LADY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Channon (10 wins from 24 runners, 42%) runs QUEEN ALL STAR
FANCYTHAT: E Walker won this race in 2021 and 2024
The stable runs BALMORAL LADY today.
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: SARATOGA SPECIAL trained by Mrs J Harrington, SHE’S QUALITY trained by J Davison - both Ireland.
1 RUMSTAR (GB) (18) 551-160 D 5 9-8 (6)
Br B g Havana Grey - Stellarta (Sakhee’s Secret) Rob Hornby J
O Vincent and Russell Ward Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Pump Technology Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastseasonbetterthaneverwithawininListedcompanyandpickedupwhereheleftoffwhenmuchtoostrongfor10rivalsinPalaceHouseStakesat Newmarketonreturn.Belowthatlevelbothstartssince,thoughisbestjudgedonhisrunatRoyalAscotlasttime(racedunfavouredfarside). TFRHHHII BHA108
2 CHANGE
SINGS (IRE)
(26) 0-32624 BF
(7)
Br B or Gr g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Cassandra Go (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Colin Keane J
O Mr Trevor C. Stewart Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B T. Stewart
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding. Five wins from 17 Flat runs. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (5/2) at Windsor (5.1f,good)26daysago However,facesanuphilltaskatthislevel. TFRHHIII BHA90
3 KERDOS (IRE) (18) 5546-05 D
5 9-5 (5)
Br B h Profitable (IRE) - The Mums (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) C. Soumillon J
O John Connolly & A D Spence Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B KCS Bloodstock Ltd Eclipse Partners Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontheGroup2TempleatHaydock(5f)inMay2024andmostlyrespectableeffortsindefeatlaterintheseason.Steppedupmarkedlyonhisreappearance whenfifthof20inKingCharlesIIIStakesatRoyalAscot(5f,goodtofirm)18daysagoandhasexcellentchancebackdowningrade. TFRHHHHH BHA108
4 MANACCAN (GB) (18) 1311/3/-0 D
6 9-5 (9)
Br Ch h Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Shyrl (Acclamation) Billy Loughnane J
O Newsells Park Stud-Ardiles/Brazil/Hoddle John Ryan, Newmarket T
B Al-Baha Bloodstock Newsells Park Stud Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWHighlyprogressivesprinterin2022andmadeareallyencouragingreturntoactionbehindrace-fitrivalsinthePalaceHouseatNewmarketinMay2023.Shaped asifneedingrunwhenwellheldinKingCharlesIIIStakesatRoyalAscotononlyoutingsinceandhardtoknowhowmuchabilityremains. TFRHHIII BHA103
5 SHAGRAAN (IRE) (35) 510-343 D
4 9-5 (8)
Br Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Annie Fior (IRE) (Finsceal Fior (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O J & A Young (Racing) Limited Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Brendan & Anthony Murphy TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulgeldingwhorananothergoodracesteppingupingradewhen11/4lengthsthirdof8toBalmoralLady inListedraceatHaydock(5f,good,15/2)35daysago Likelytogiveithisbestshotoncemore. TFRHHHII BHA101
6 WESTACRE (IRE) (18) 1-21100 D
3 9-5 (10)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Lady Aria (Kodiac) Callum Shepherd J
O Mr Michael Blencowe
George Scott, Newmarket T B Tally-Ho Stud
Moretons Investments Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartgeldingwhoenhancedexcellentstrikeratein15-runnerNadAlShebaTurfSprintatMeydaninMarch. Belowthatlevelbothoutingssincebutcouldwellgetbackontracknowreturnedtocalmerwaters. TFRHHHII BHA110
7 BALMORAL LADY (IRE) (18) 112-310 D
4 9-2 (11)
Br B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Alsalwa (IRE) (Nayef (USA)) Kieran Shoemark J
O Laurence Bellman Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Yeomanstown Stud ABM Catering Facilities Management S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasimprovedfurtherthisseason,valueforabitextraovertheresultwhenwinning5fListedeventatHaydockinMay.Farfromdiscreditedonherfirst tryatthetoplevelwhenninthof20inKingCharlesIIIStakesatRoyalAscot(5f)18daysagoandiscapableofaddingmorewinstoherCV TFRHHHHI BHA102
8 SHE’S QUALITY (IRE) (42) 6610-22 D
4 9-2 (4)
Br B f Acclamation - Quality Time (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) James J. G. Ryan J
O Aristia Park Bloodstock & Partners Jack W Davison, Ireland T
B Rathbarry Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWRanrightuptohersmartbestwhen1/2-lengthsecondof11inTempleStakesatHaydock(5f,goodtofirm,8/1) 42daysago Cheekpiecesbackon.Nottakenlightly TFRHHHHI BHA106
9 ADRESTIA
(GB) (15) 1105-31 CD 3 8-11 (2)
Br B f Havana Grey - In Trutina (Firebreak)
Oisin Murphy J
O KHK Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B The In Trutina Partnership Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D scorer who improved back against her own age group when winning 24-runner Palace of Holyroodhouse HandicapatRoyalAscot(5f,firm)15daysago,quickeningtolead1fout.Haseach-wayclaimsbackupingrade. TFRHHHII BHA97
10 QUEEN ALL STAR (IRE) (71) 13-11 CD 3 8-11 (1)
Br B f Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Queen of All (Mukhadram) William Buick J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedformtomakeit3winsfromonly4startsin9-runnerhandicapatthisC&D(goodtosoft,4/1) 71daysago,cosily.Likelytoprogressfurtherandwellworthatryatthislevel. TFRHHHII BHA90
11 SARATOGA SPECIAL (IRE) (14) 4-10451 D 3 8-11 (3)
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Chiclet (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE))
Shane Foley J
O Alpha Racing Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T
B David Byrne & Pierce Molony
Jessica Harrington Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed much improved form fitted with first-time cheekpieces when winning 8-runner Listed race at Ayr (5f,goodtofirm)14daysago.Thisistougher,however,andheadgearnotsuretoworksowellthistime,either. TFRHHHII BHA95
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2024: MAKAROVA 5 9 2 Hector Crouch 9-2 (Ed Walker) 8 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 She’s Quality (IRE), 4-1 Kerdos (IRE), 8-1 Rumstar (GB), 17-2 Balmoral Lady (IRE), 9-1 West Acre (IRE), 11-1 Adrestia (GB), 14-1 Shagraan (IRE), Queen All Star (IRE), 18-1 Saratoga Special (IRE), 40-1 Manaccan (GB), 66-1 Change Sings (IRE)
KERDOS ran a cracker considering he got loose beforehand and raced in the unfavoured far-side group in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot last month, so he makes plenty of appeal now dropping back in grade. She’s Quality seems sure to be on the premises once again, with the likeable Balmoral Lady another to note in what looks an up-to-scratch renewal of the Coral Charge
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THE CORAL CHALLENGE (HANDICAP) (CLASS 2)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £125000
Owners Prize Money 1st £50200, 2nd £25100, 3rd £12550, 4th £6275, 5th £3138, 6th £1563, 7th £788, 8th £388. (PenaltyValue £63700)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Haggas (26 wins from 103 runners, 25%) runs TREASURE TIME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (16 wins from 65 runners, 25%) runs ARISAIG
FANCYTHAT: W Haggas won this race in 2019 and 2020
The stable runs TREASURE TIME today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ARISAIG trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 245 miles.
SECOND RACE
1 HI ROYAL (IRE) (17) 5000-20 D 5
Br B g Kodiac - Majestic Roi (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Jim Crowley J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedintheEnglishandIrish2000Guineasin2023butlastseasontailedofffollowingapromisingreappearancethirdinGroup3company.Showedmuch moresparkbackfrom7monthsoffwhenrunner-upinThirskHuntCupbutfollowedthatwithabelow-pareffortintheRoyalHuntCup
2 TARKHAN (GER) (16) 1113-00 D 6 9-12 (12)
Br B g Soldier Hollow - Turfmaid (GER) (Call Me Big (GER)) Saffie Osborne J
O Mr R A Pegum and Mr P A Henry Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B Gestut Auenquelle
TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedahat-trickinMunichListedevent(6.5f)inOctober.SolidthirdinGroup2atMilanonfinalstartfor RolandDzubaszbutlookstoohighintheweightsjudgedonhisfirst2handicapsstartsforthisyard TFRHHIII BHA103
3 TWO TEMPTING (IRE) (16) 504100 CD 6 9-9 (6)
Br Ch g New Bay - Dangle (IRE) (Desert Style (IRE)) Rob Hornby J
O Berkeley Racing Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
B Miss S. Von Schilcher Pump Technology Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedafine2024,winning5timesinallandlookedasgoodaseverthisspring,makingmostofplumdrawwhenenhancinghisstrikeratein14-runner handicapatChester(7.6f)inMay.WeakenedbeforerevisedmarkbecameanissueatEpsombutfinishedonlymid-divisionatRoyalAscotsince. TFRHHHII BHA100
4 GALERON (IRE) (17) 300-500 5 9-8 (4)
Br B g Camacho - Society Gal (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Colin Keane J
O Aura Racing Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Gigginstown House Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWHighlytriedat3yrsforcurrentyardandplaced4timesinAustraliain2024whentrainedbyANeasham&RArchibald.Returnedwithanencouraging fifthintheLincolninMarchandbetterthantheresultssuggestbothstartssince,leftpoorlyplacedinRoyalHuntCupatRoyalAscotlatest. TFRHHHII BHA99
5 ARISAIG (GB) (17) 65-5520 D 4 9-6 (8)
Br Ch f Harry Angel (IRE) - Magic Nymph (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Callum Shepherd J
O Chasemore Farm Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Chasemore Farm LLP, Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedherselfanimprovedmodelthisyearwhensecondof6in1mAscothandicapinMayandit’seasytostickaline throughherrunintheKensingtonPalaceStakesatRoyalAscotlasttimegivensheracedontheunfavouredfarside. TFRHHHII BHA97
6 GREEK ORDER (GB) (17) 3/60-044 CD 5 9-6 (9)
Br B g Kingman - Trojan Queen (USA) (Empire Maker (USA)) Ryan Moore J
O Greek Order Partnership Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Michael Bell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWHadasmashing3-y-oseasonforHarry&RogerCharlton,postinganexcellentsecondinCambridgeshire.Didn’tcutmuchicein4startsintheUS, butshapedasifretainingallabilitybackontheseshoresforanewyardwhenfourthof20inRoyalHuntCuprecentlyMuchrespected. TFRHHHHH BHA97
7 MIRSKY (GB) (16) 00-0110 D 6 9-4 (10)
Br Ch g Siyouni (FR) - Latice (IRE) (Inchinor) Oisin Murphy J
O Mr J. N. Blackburn David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B George Strawbridge Sheridan Ny Llp S TIMEFORMVIEWCaughttheeyeonseveraloccasionslasttermand,withareappearancerunbehindhim,justifiedgoodsupporttoopenhisaccountforDavidO’Mearaat Thirsk(1m).TooktheriseingradeinhisstridewhenfollowingupatEpsombeforehavinghiswinningrunendedinadeeperraceatRoyalAscot TFRHHHII BHA95
8 TREASURE TIME (GB) (294) 512514- D
4 9-3 (1)
Br B g Time Test - Penny Drops (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Tom Marquand J
O RaceShare - Treasure Time
William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook RaceShare S
TIMEFORMVIEWTimeTestgeldingwhogaineddeservedcompensationforhislucklessGoodwoodfifthwhendoublinghistallyinhandicapatYork’sEborMeetinglastsummer. SignedoffwithagoodfourthatDoncasterinSeptemberandwhilehe’sbeenoffsince,he’sinexperthandsandprobablystillhasmoretooffer
9 TRIBAL CHIEF (FR) (9) 112-200 D
4 9-0 (13)
Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Araca (FR) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Kieran Shoemark J
O All For One Racing (II) David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Pimpicks Srl Shinco Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon4handicapsaround1mlastseason.PostedagoodsecondatNewmarketonreturnbeforerunningpoorlyatLongchamp Refittedwithatonguestrap andnotseentobesteffectwhenbeatingonlyonehomeatNewcastlelastweek,makinggoodheadwaywhendeniedarunfinal1fNotdismissed. TFRHHHII BHA91
10 CLASSIC (GB) (21) 656-342 C BF 5 8-10 (2)
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Date With Destiny (IRE) (George Washington (IRE)) Sean Levey J
O Mrs J. Wood Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Newsells Park Stud Aten Therapeutics S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhoagainranrespectablywhensecondof5inhandicapatthisC&D(goodtofirm)21daysago Shouldremaincompetitiveoffsamemark. TFRHHHII BHA87
11 CLASSIC ENCOUNTER (IRE) (21) 53-1231 D 4 8-10 (5)
Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Zhukova (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Billy Loughnane J
O Mr George Waud George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Godolphin George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet S TIMEFORMVIEWProvedbetterthaneverwhenresumingwinningwaysin11-runnerhandicapatYork(8.8f,goodtofirm)21daysago, valueformorethanthenarrowmarginofsuccesshavingconcededfirstrun.Remainsonetobepositiveabout. TFRHHHHI BHA87
12 PRINCIPALITY (IRE) (21) 540-043 BF 3 8-4 (7)
Br B g Calyx - Dutch Rose (IRE) (Dutch Art) Joe Fanning J
O Mr R. L. Banks Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWInbetterheartthanrecentformfiguressuggest,needingastrongergallopwhenthirdof5inhandicap atthiscourse(7f,goodtofirm,5/2)21daysago Firsttryat1m. TFRHHHII BHA90
13 TRIBAL RHYTHM (GB)
(29) 32/40-10 4 8-2 (11)
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Russian Punch (Archipenko (USA)) Hollie Doyle J
O Mrs U. M. Loughrey Denis Coakley, West Ilsley T
B Mrs D. O’Brien Denis Coakley Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWVerylightlyracedforhisageandmuchimprovedfollowinga7-monthbreakwhenwinning10-runnerhandicapatEpsom(8.5f)inApril,leadingfinal 1fanddoingitreadilyHowever,wasfoundoutinamorecompetitiveaffairbackthere6weekslaterandthisdoesn’tlookanyeasier. TFRHHIII BHA78
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2024: CICERO’S GIFT 4 9 12 Billy Loughnane 11-2 (Charles Hills) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 9.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Greek Order (GB), 9-2 Treasure Time (GB), 15-2 Classic (GB), 9-1 Classic Encounter (IRE), 12-1 Tribal Chief (FR), 14-1 Arisaig (GB), 18-1 Mirsky (GB), 20-1 Principality (IRE), 22-1 Hi Royal (IRE), 25-1 Galeron (IRE), Tribal Rhythm (GB), 28-1 Two Tempting (IRE), 50-1 Tarkhan (GER)
A good-quality handicap with the vote going to GREEK ORDER, who not only proved all his ability remains intact on first start for a new yard when fourth in the Royal Hunt Cup but shaped well into the bargain. Treasure Time has been off the track for 9 months but is in excellent hands and has probably still got more to offer at 4, while Classic Encounter did well under the circumstances at York and remains one to be positive about.
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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Appleby (27 wins from 88 runners, 31%) runs VICTORY QUEEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (16 wins from 77 runners, 21%) runs BERMUDA LONGTAIL & BLUE BOLT
FANCYTHAT: W Haggas won this race in 2018, 2019 and 2023. The stable runs SUPERMODEL today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: SERVING WITH STYLE trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 249 miles.
1 BERMUDA LONGTAIL (FR) (28) 21-220
Br B f Hello Youmzain (FR) - Et Toi Et Moi (FR) (Footstepsinthesand) Oisin Murphy J
O Bermuda Racing Ltd Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Riviera Equine S.A.R.L Bermuda Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWGotbackontheupwhenaverygoodsecondof9inListedraceatYork(1m,good)inMayandpossibly unsuitedbysoftergroundatEpsomsince.
2 BLUE BOLT (IRE) (23) 511 D 9-2 (3)
Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Mayhem (IRE) (Whipper (USA)) Colin Keane J
O Juddmonte Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B C-Squared Investments Juddmonte Farms Inc S TIMEFORMVIEWGoingtherightway,producingaprettysmartyperformancewhendefyingapenaltyinnoviceatNewbury (1m,goodtofirm)23daysago Looksmorethancapableofmakingherpresencefeltatahigherlevel. TFRHHHHH BHA98
3 CAJOLE (GB) (15) 4122 D 9-2 (9)
Br B or Gr f Dubawi (IRE) - Persuasive (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Ryan Moore J
O Cheveley Park Stud John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive,makinganexcellentstarttoherhandicapcareerwhensecondof25inSandringhamatRoyalAscot (1m,firm)15daysago Shouldhavemoretoofferforastablewithagoodrecentrecordinthisrace TFRHHHHI BHA90
4 MISS TONNERRE (IRE) (52) 144-5 9-2 (6)
Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sacrifice My Soul (IRE) (Nayef (USA)) Kieran Shoemark J
O John Pearce Racing Ltd
Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Fair Salinia Ltd Bentley Reid S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 2-y-o but she was a bit disappointed when 14 lengths fifth in the Musidora at York on her reappearance,particularlyasthestepupto11/4mpromisedtosuit.Bouncebackneeded. TFRHHIII BHA99
5 SERVING WITH STYLE (GB) (15) 1102-60 D 9-2 (4)
Br B f Mohaather - Queens Park (FR) (King’s Best (USA)) Callum Shepherd J
O Victorious Racing & Fawzi Nass K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Parks Farm Stud Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWGroup2-placedonsoftonherfinal2-y-ostartbutwellheldinaYorkListedraceandtheSandringhamat RoyalAscotthisseason.Needstoleavethoseeffortswellbehind. TFRHIIII BHA96
6 SUITE FRANCAISE (GB) (43) 1-1 D 9-2 (5)
Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Francophilia (Frankel) Joe Fanning J
O Miss K. Rausing Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Miss K. Rausing Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsortwhomadeawinningdebutonNewcastle’sAWlastautumnandleftthatformwellbehind whenfollowingupin1mHaydocknovice(goodtofirm)onherreappearanceinMay.Usefulprospect.
7 SUPERMODEL (IRE) (34) 15-1 D
(2)
Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Fine Time (Dansili) Tom Marquand J
O Mr Saeed Suhail William Haggas, Newmarket T
B MountArmstrong Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Took her career record to 2-3 when comfortably accounting for 5 rivals in 1m Nottingham handicap on reappearance5weeksago Definitelycapableofbetterforayardwhichhaswonthis3timessince2018. TFRHHHHI BHA90
8 TUNDRA ROSE (IRE) (245) 313-
(7)
Br B f Tamayuz - Rabaabah (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Rossa Ryan J
O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Tally-Ho Stud Akela Plant Hire Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWAWnovicewinnerlastautumnbeforefinishingthirdin1mNewmarketListedeventonheavygroundon herfinalstartinNovember Off8months.Shouldbemoretocomefromherthisseason. TFRHHHII BHA92
9 VICTORY QUEEN (GB) (66) 11 D 9-2 (8)
Br B f Kingman - First Victory (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE))
William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWKingmanfillywhoovercamegreennesstomakeawinningdebutatNewmarket(1m,goodtosoft)anddugdeeptofollowupat Ascot(1m,firm)15dayslater.ThatAscotformhasn’treallyworkedoutbutsheremainsapromisingsortforhertopstable. TFRHHHII BHA89
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: SPIRITUAL(IRE) 3 9 2 Richard Kingscote 25-1 (John &Thady Gosden) 8 ran
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Blue Bolt (IRE), 7-1 Cajole (GB), 17-2 Bermuda Longtail (FR), Victory Queen (GB), 10-1 Supermodel (IRE), 12-1 Miss Tonnerre (IRE), 14-1 Suite Francaise (GB), 18-1 Tundra Rose (IRE), 66-1 Serving With Style (GB)
BLUE BOLT has come a long way in a short time and can take the next step up the ladder The Gosden stable is seeking a third win in this since 2022 so Sandringham runner-up Cajole rates a likely danger William Haggas is another trainer with a fine record in this and his Supermodel completes the shortlist.
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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Appleby (27 wins from 88 runners, 31%) runs RULING COURT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): A O’Brien (11 wins from 52 runners, 21%) runs CAMILLE PISSARRO & DELACROIX
FANCYTHAT: A P O’Brien won this race in 2021, 2023 and 2024 The stable runs CAMILLE PISSARRO and DELACROIX today. J & T Gosden won this race in 2015, 2018 and 2019 The stable runs OMBUDSMAN today. C Appleby won this race in 2016 and 2020 The stable runs RULING COURT today.
1 OMBUDSMAN (IRE) (17) 1111-21 D
(5)
Br B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Syndicate (Dansili) William Buick J
O Godolphin John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B J. Hanly Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWHaswon5ofhis6starts,announcinghimselfatthetoplevelinthebestwaypossiblewhenproducingasuperbturnof foottoseeoffAnmaatby2lengthsinthePrinceofWales’satRoyalAscot(11/4m,firm)17daysago
2 SOSIE (IRE) (41) 3114-11 D
9-9 (4)
Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sosia (GER) (Shamardal (USA)) Maxime Guyon J
O Wertheimer et Frere A. Fabre, France T
B Wertheimer et Frere
TIMEFORMVIEWLastyear’sGrandPrixdePariswinneratLongchampwhohasaddedfurtherGroup1successesatthesamevenuethisspring, namelytheGanayandD’Ispahan.QuickgroundwouldbeanunknownbutstillmuchrespectedforhistopFrenchstable. TFRHHHHI BHA121
3 CAMILLE PISSARRO (IRE) (34) 621-231 D 3 8-13 (2)
Br Br c Wootton Bassett - Entreat (Pivotal) C. Soumillon J
O Tabor/Smith/Mrs J Magnier/Brant Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T
B Cn Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWGroup1winnerat2andlandedasecondsuccessatthehighestlevelwhenaccountingfor17rivalsinthe FrenchDerbyatChantilly(10.5f,good)5weeksago RyanMooresideswithDelacroixthistime. TFRHHHII BHA115
4 DELACROIX (IRE) (28) 212-110 D BF 3 8-13 (3)
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Tepin (USA) (Bernstein (USA))
Ryan Moore J
O Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T
B Tepin Syndicate
TIMEFORMVIEWSentofffavouritefortheDerbyafter2impressiveLeopardstownwinsthisspringbutlittlewentrightforhimatEpsom,meetingtrouble earlyandneverreallygoing.ThatwastoobadtobetrueandMoorestickswithhimoverFrenchDerbywinnerCamillePissarro. TFRHHHII BHA116
5 HOTAZHELL (GB) (42) 11211-3
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Azenzar (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
3 8-13 (6)
Shane Foley J
O Silverton Hill Partnership Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T
B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Jessica Harrington Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWVerylikeable2-y-o,winningGroup2BeresfordandGroup1Futurity.Creditable41/2lengthsthirdof9toFieldofGoldinIrish2,000Guineas attheCurragh(1m,good)onreappearance42daysago Thisstepupto11/4mshouldsuitbuthehasabittofindonform. TFRHHIII BHA117
6 RULING COURT
(USA) (18) 13-113 C
3 8-13 (1)
Br B c Justify (USA) - Inchargeofme (High Chaparral (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Nursery Place, Manfuso & Wilhite Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWHeldthefastfinishofFieldofGoldinthe2000GuineasatNewmarket(1m,goodtofirm)inMaybutthesamerivalwas71/4lengths aheadofhimintheStJames’sPalaceatRoyalAscot Thestepupto11/4mmaysuitbutBuickprefersOmbudsman. TFRHHHII BHA121
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: CITY OFTROY (USA) 3 8 13 Ryan Moore 1-4 (Aidan O’Brien) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Stewards Note:
DELACROIX: Following its run on 7/6/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Ombudsman (IRE), 7-2 Sosie (IRE), 7-1 Delacroix (IRE), 8-1 Camille Pissarro (IRE), 11-1 Ruling Court (USA), 33-1 Hotazhell (GB) PLAY SMARTER
OMBUDSMAN burst onto the Group 1 scene with his impressive win in the Prince of Wales’s at Royal Ascot and a second success at the highest level will likely arrive here if showing up in similar form. Fellow 4-y-o Sosie already has 2 Group 1 wins to his name this season and can provide the chief threat ahead of Delacroix, who had nothing go right at Epsom and Ryan Moore keeps the faith.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OMBUDSMAN (IRE) 2.SOSIE (IRE) 3.DELACROIX (IRE)
CORAL-ECLIPSE ANNIVERSARIES
This year sees the 128th running of today’s feature race, the Coral-Eclipse It’s Group 1 status, the long-standing support from its sponsor and position in the racing calendar have seen it draw some of the biggest names from across the racing world andthisyear wecelebrate afewof those anniversaries
5 Years –Ghaiyyath(2020)
The 2020 renewal was a Coral-Eclipse for the history books; not only because the race was run behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic but it also featured one of the most highly anticipated clashes of the season WondermareEnablereturnedtodefendher2019title,butitwasGodolphin’sGhaiyyath whostoletheshowwithabrilliantperformance Knownforhisrelentlessgallop, thesonofDubawiwasdroppingbackintriphavingwontheGroup1Coronation Cup a month prior but confirmed his place as one of the top middle-distance performers with both his Coral-Eclipse and Juddmonte International wins Ghaiyyath retired to stand for Darley at the end of 2020 having won nine of his thirteen starts; with four Group 1 victories and the title of Cartier Horse of the Year
10 Years –Golden Horn (2015)
In the 127-year history of the Coral-Eclipse, only eleven horses can lay claim to also having won The Derby in the same season, but Golden Horn is one of the names on that illustrious list. Trained by John Gosden and owned by Anthony Oppenheimer, Golden Horn went into the Coral-Eclipse undefeated in his four starts, including both the Dante and the Derby. A select field of five went to post, with Golden Horn the only three-year-old taking on his elders. Regular jockey Frankie Dettori was bold and got out in front to make all in a decisive victory – a performance that earned him a career best rating of 130. Later that season, Golden Horn would add the Prix de L’Arc De Triomphe to his CV before retiring to stud He has since enjoyed success as a dual-purpose sire, with Grade 1 winners at the Cheltenham Festival and his first Group 1 flat winner arriving in 2025 with Trawlerman’s Gold Cup triumph at Royal Ascot.
Ghaiyyath
20 Years –Oratorio (2005)
In 2005, Oratorio became the first three-year-old in seven years to win the Coral-Eclipse, producing a tenacious performance that still holds up as one of the most hard-earned victories in the race’s modern history. Trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by Kieren Fallon, Oratorio arrived at Sandown on the back of a strong second in the St James’s Palace Stakes and was stepping up to face older rivals for the first time. In a high-class field of seven went to post, including Derby Motivator and North Light, the previous year’s Epsom hero, Fallon settled Oratorio just off the pace before producing him with a determined run inside the final furlong. In a thrilling finish, the Ballydoyle colt wore down Motivator to claim Group 1 glory by ½ length It was a first Eclipse win for O’Brien and a breakthrough at ten furlongs for Oratorio, who went on to confirm his top-class credentials later that season with victory in the Irish Champion Stakes before retiring to stud
40 Years –Pebbles (1985)
Although a Classic winner as a three-year-old in 1984 when she landed the 1000 Guineas, the Clive Brittain-trained Pebbles took her form to even greater heights in 1985 She began her four-year-old season at Sandown Park in April when landingtheTrusthouseForteMileandarrivedattheCoral-Eclipseasa7-2chance Partnered by Steve Cauthen, Pebbles made history by coming home two lengths clear of Rainbow Quest and becoming the first filly to win the Coral-Eclipse. She was then kept fresh for an autumn campaign that yielded two of her most famous performance - a stunning victory in the Champion Stakes, followed by a landmark international triumph in the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Aqueduct in New York That win made her the first British-trained horse to score at the Breeders’ Cup, securing Pebbles’ legacy as one of the greatest mares to grace the turf
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Pebbles
THE CORAL-ECLIPSE
RACE DESCRIPTION: The Group 1 Coral-Eclipse is one of the standout middledistance contests of the British Flat season, run over one mile and two furlong here. First staged in 1886 and named after the legendary Eclipse, it’s the first top-level race of the season where the classic generation takes on their elders, often producing a fascinating clash of age and form. The race has been sponsored by Coral since 1976 and attracts some of the most high profile horses in training. It’s roll of honour includes greats like Giant’s Causeway, Sea The Stars and Enable.
ROLL OF HONOUR
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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money 1st £10158, 2nd £5080, 3rd £2540, 4th £1270, 5th £635, 6th £318. (PenaltyValue £12885)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (26 wins from 150 runners, 17%) runs MUDBIR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (16 wins from 77 runners, 21%) runs DANCE IN THE STORM FANCYTHAT: R Hannon won this race in 2018 and 2023. The stable runs ARCTIC GREY today.
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: CITY OF POETS trained by J Tate, MUDBIR trained by J & T Gosden, CARTWHEEL trained by D Cunha - all Newmarket, 81 miles.
FIFTH RACE
1 DEFENCE MINISTER (GB) (16) 116-00
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Tears of The Sun (Mastercraftsman (IRE))
(4)
William Buick J
O Wathnan Racing Hamad Al Jehani, GB T
B Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd Wathnan Racing, Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulcoltwhowasbetterthantheresultwhenfifteenthof30inBritanniahandicapatRoyalAscot(1m,firm) 16daysago,unabletosustaineffortafterlookingathreatforalongway.Thedropto7fmaysuit. TFRHHHII BHA92
2 THE FINGAL RAVEN (IRE) (16) 13-3320 D
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Chupalla (Helmet (AUS))
(3)
Saffie Osborne J
O Dominic Griffiths and David Kavanagh Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWNovicewinneratKemptonlastautumn.Placedall3startsatMeydanearlierthisyearbutwellheldinthe BritanniaatRoyalAscotonhisreturntoBritain. TFRHHIII BHA91
3 ARCTIC GREY (IRE) (16) 1210 9-10 (1)
Br Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Postulant (Kyllachy)
Sean Levey J
O Mr Saeed Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Denis Noonan
TIMEFORMVIEWCreatedagoodimpressioninacoupleofnoviceeventsandimprovedagainwhenmakingawinninghandicap debutatGoodwood(1m,good)inMay.AlesserrunintheBritanniasinceneedsforgiving,though. TFRHHHII BHA91
4 MUDBIR (GB) (29) 2-15 9-8 (7)
Br B c Kingman - Handassa (Dubawi (IRE))
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Jim Crowley J
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWVerywell-relatedcoltwhoimprovedwhenwinning16-runnermaidenatChelmsford(1m8/15)onreturninMay.Lookedasmartprospect onthatoccasionandperhapsfoundtheruncomingtoosoonwhenonlyfifthatDoncasterafortnightlater.Handicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA89
5 DANCE IN THE STORM (GB) (21) 5-101 CD 9-6 (8)
Br B f Night ofThunder (IRE) - Strictly Dancing (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Mr J. C. Smith Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Littleton Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Settled better in a first-time hood (retained) and much improved when making a winning handicap debutoverC&D(goodtofirm)3weeksago Hitwitha7lbrisebutthereshouldbemoretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA87
6 GILET (IRE) (49) 2122-52
9-6 (9)
Br B g Coulsty (IRE) - Scarlet Wings (Sir Percy) Tom Marquand J
O Mr Luke Oliver Vallance Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Rathasker Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulsortwhoranhisbestraceyetwhensecondin1mNewburyhandicapinMay.Thatformissolidand heoughttobeverycompetitivebackat7f TFRHHHHI BHA87
7 CITY OF POETS (IRE) (16) 211 D 9-5 (6)
Br Ch c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Populist (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Ryan Moore J
O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmeddebutpromisewhenimpressivewinnerofanAWmaidenatLingfieldinAprilandranoutaclearcutwinnerunder apenaltyatWetherby(7f,goodtofirm)since.Anopeninghandicapmarkinthemid-80scouldunderestimatehim. TFRHHHHH BHA86
8 APARAJEO (IRE) (24) 10-0
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Red Saree (IRE) (Moohaajim (IRE))
9-3 (2)
Rossa Ryan J
O AlMohamediya Racing Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Egk Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWOvercameinexperiencetomakeawinningdebutin12-runnernoviceatWindsor(6f,goodtofirm)lastJulybutlastinGroup2ononlysubsequent 2-y-ostartanddownthefieldagainin6fKemptonhandicaponreappearance.Stepsupintripwithsomethingtoprove TFRHHIII BHA84
9 CARTWHEEL (GB) (15) 31-00 D 9-1 (5)
Br Ch f Lightning Spear - Deep Blue Sea (Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J
O Quest Thoroughbreds and Michael Cox Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Minster Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofa7fKemptonnovicelastOctober FoundtheGroup3NellGwynatNewmarkettomuchonherNewmarketreappearanceand weakenedafterpullingtoohardinthe1mSandringhamatRoyalAscotsince.Thereturnto7fmayhelpbuthastoomuchtoprove TFRHHIII BHA82
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: SWINDON (FR) 3 9 9 David Egan 11-2 (William Haggas) 5 ran Hood worn by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 2. Stewards Note:
APARAJEO: Following its run on 11/6/2025 it was reported that the horse reared and was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 City of Poets (IRE), 7-2 Dance In The Storm (GB), 11-2 Mudbir (GB), 9-1 Gilet (IRE), 11-1 Defence Minister (GB), 18-1 The Fingal Raven (IRE), 22-1 Aparajeo (IRE), 25-1 Arctic Grey (IRE), 50-1 Cartwheel (GB)
An opening mark of 86 could prove lenient for CITY OF POETS who can take his career record to 3-4. Dance in The Storm won nicely over C&D last month and is feared most ahead of the likeable Gilet..
STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
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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): J & T Gosden (26 wins from 150 runners, 17%) runs KEBLE SPIRIT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (16 wins from 77 runners, 21%) runs JUPITER AMMON LONGESTTRAVELLER: YABHER trained by W Haggas, PATROL trained by D Cunha, KEBLE SPIRIT trained by J & T Gosden, ONE MORE CHROME trained by B Brookhouse - all Newmarket, 81 miles.
1 DISSIDENT (GB) (26) 45-3
(7)
Br B g Frankel - Emulous (Dansili) Colin Keane J
O Juddmonte Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairformin1meventsatNewburyandKemptonlastautumn,andagainwhenthirdonreturninaWindsornoviceoverthesametriplastmonth. Entitledtocomeonforthatandappealsasthetypetoshowhimselfinabetterlightnowuppedintripforthishandicapdebut. TFR
2 YABHER (GB) (15) 15-002 9-10 (10)
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Muffri’Ha (IRE) (Iffraaj) Tom Marquand J
O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWSeaTheStarscoltlookedpotentiallyusefulwhenadebutwinneratDoncasterinSeptember.Thingsdidn’tgotoplannext3starts,butsubsequently geldedandfirmlybackontrackwhenaclearseconduppedtothistripinafast-groundRedcarhandicap15daysago Bigplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA81
3 PATROL (IRE) (15) 131002
9-9 (4)
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,winning3ofhis8startsforDylanCunha.Struggledinitiallyafterreturningtoturf,butrecentNewmarket (11/2m,good)secondwasrightuptherewiththebestofhisformonartificialsurfacesandhe’snotwithouteach-wayhopehere. TFRHHHII BHA80
4 ANTELOPE (GB) (22) 633112 D 9-5 (2)
Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Anna Nerium (Dubawi (IRE)) Sean Levey J
O Mrs R. J. McCreery Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Stowell Hill Partners
TIMEFORMVIEWOntheupinrecentmonths,bagginghandicapsatHaydockandLeicesterpriortolosinglittlecasteindefeatwhenfindingonetoogoodinhishat-trick bidoverthisC&D(good)lastmonth.Likelytogiveanothergoodaccount,forallthatsomeoftheseseeminglypossessgreaterpotential. TFRHHHII BHA76
5 JUPITER AMMON (IRE) (26) 042
9-5 (9)
Br Ch c New Bay - Beautiful Gesture (Shamardal (USA)) Oisin Murphy J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B China Horse Club International Ltd JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasimprovedwitheachofhis3startssofar,mostrecentlybenefitingfromthestepuptothistripatWindsor(good)wherehechasedhome thepotentiallyGroup-classNahraan.Wasn’tknockedaboutthereandfurtherprogresslikelynowpitchedintoahandicap TFRHHHHI BHA76
6 MIGHTY BOY (FR) (22) 20-0400
9-5 (1)
Br Ch g Zarak (FR) - Age of Refinement (IRE) (Pivotal) Jim Crowley J
O Martin Hughes and Partners
Brian Meehan, Manton T
B Mr Sam Sangster Old Oak Holdings Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinavaluablenewcomers’eventondebutatDeauvillelastsummer.Besteffortsincewhenfourthof12overthisC&DonhandicapbowinApril,but wellheldbothsubsequentstarts,includingbackherelasttime(welladriftofsecond-placedAntelopeonthatoccasion).Cheekpiecesapplied. TFRHHIII BHA76
7 TROY STORY (GB) (30) 0432-66
9-5 (3)
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Dainty’s Daughter (Cape Cross (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O HP Racing Troy Story Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Whatton Manor Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSigned off 2-y-o campaign with a near-miss in a 7f Kempton nursery. Gelded during the winter and progress has not been forthcominginacoupleof1mhandicapsthisseason,sohopesnowpinnedonthisstepupintripsparkingimprovement. TFRHHIII BHA76
8 ONE MORE CHROME (IRE) (34) 60-1 9-4 (11)
Br Gr g Mohaather - Sell Out (Act One) Callum Shepherd J O Mr K. McKenna B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T B Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate III
TIMEFORMVIEWClearsignsofabilitybothstartsat2yrsanddulyimprovedwhenlandinga12-runnermaidenatNottingham(8.3f,good)onreturnlastmonth. Maywellhavemoretooffernowmovingupintripforthishandicapdebut,butthisassignmentdoesdemandasizeablestepforward. TFRHHIII BHA75
9 KEBLE
SPIRIT
(GB) (74) 56-01 D 9-3 (6)
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Astronomy’s Choice (Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) William Buick J
O Mr R. J. H. Geffen
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Mr R. J. H. Geffen Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWPredictablysteppeduponwhatheshowedinmaiden/novicecompanywhenscoringuppedtothistriponhandicapdebutatYarmouth(goodtofirm)inApril. Thatformisnothingspecial,buthe’singoodhandsanda7lbrisemaywellprovetobemanageablegivenhisscopeforfurtherimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA74
10 LIFE IS ROSIE (GB) (19) 562-632 9-0 (5)
Br Ch f Lightning Spear - One Life (JPN) (War Front (USA)) Kieran Shoemark J
O Mr Jeremy Holt Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B One Life Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownabilityoneachofherhalf-a-dozenstartstodate,producingarguablyherbesteffortyetwhenrunner-upinaWindsormaiden (1/4m,goodtofirm)recently.Shouldbecapableofwinningaraceoffthissortofmark,buttherewillbeeasieropportunitiesthanthis. TFRHHIII BHA71
11
NORTHWEST PASSAGE
(GB) (47) 433224 8-12 (12)
Br Gr or Ro c Ulysses (IRE) - Dijlah (Linamix (FR)) Hollie Doyle J
O Crimbourne Bloodstock Roger Teal, Lambourn T
B Clearwater Stud Borras Construction Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasrunmoregoodracesthanbadones,notleastwhenfindingjustonetoostrongoverthistripbackfromabreakatGoodwoodinMay. However,recordnowstandsat0-9andhe’llneedtofindimprovementfromsomewhereinordertoturnthetidehere. TFRHHIII BHA69
12 LOVE YOU BACK (IRE) (24) 066-65 BF
Br Ch g Galiway - Shamardanse (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
O Zoe & Scott Chambers
B David Byrne & Pierce Molony
8-4 (8)
Ashley Lewis (7) J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSafelyheldall3startsat2yrs,buthispedigreeisonethatsuggeststimeanddistancewilleventuallyseehimcomegoodandtherehavebeenpositives todrawfromhiseffortsinhandicapsatNewbury(11/4m,firm) andLingfield(11.6f,good)thisseason.Remainsopentoimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA58
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2024: BLAKE 3 9 8 Billy Loughnane 3-1 (Peter Chapple-Hyam) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Stewards Note:
PATROL: Following its run on 20/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was hampered in the last furlong.
LOVE YOU BACK: Following its run on 11/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Yabher (GB), 13-2 Keble Spirit (GB), 7-1 Jupiter Ammon (IRE), 15-2 Dissident (GB), 10-1 Antelope (GB), 12-1 Patrol (IRE), Love You Back (IRE), 16-1 Life Is Rosie (GB), 18-1 One More Chrome (IRE), 20-1 Mighty Boy (FR), 28-1 Northwest Passage (GB), 33-1 Troy Story (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
YABHER pulled clearofthe restwiththewinnerwhen going down narrowlyon his first run overthis trip at Redcar and, still on an attractive mark following a 4lb nudge, he is taken to strike for his in-form yard Jupiter Ammon chased home a potentially very useful (if not smart) colt at Windsor and he is feared most with improvement likely now handicapping. Dissident and Keble Spirit are also appealing types, while Love You Back could have a part to play, too.
RACE RESULTS
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YABHER 2.JUPITER AMMON (IRE) 3.DISSIDENT 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
Racing Post Standard Time: 2 mins 7.00 secs Record Time: 2 mins, 2.14 secs - Kalaglow - 31st May 1982, Good
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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): C Appleby (27 wins from 88 runners, 31%) runs ARABIAN LIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (16 wins from 77 runners, 21%) runs BESTADVENTURE LONGESTTRAVELLER: FLYING FRONTIER trained by J Tate, NEBRAS trained by J & T Gosden, SIR BUSKER trained by W Knight, ARABIAN LIGHT trained by C Appleby, MAX MAYHEM trained by H Kobeissiall Newmarket, 81 miles.
1 ARABIAN LIGHT (GB) (17) 11-3130 4 10-2 (9)
Br B g Kingman - Pure Diamond (Street Cry (IRE)) William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedformtowina16-runnerhandicapatMeydan(9f)inFebruarypriortopostingasmarteffortfromacareer-highmarkwhenthirdatNewmarket(9f) inMay.PossiblyamisswhenwellbeatenintheRoyalHuntCuplastmonthandnowsteppedbackupintripWellworthanotherchance. TFRHHHHH BHA
2 SEE HECTOR
(GER)
(52) 30-2630
6 10-1 (1)
Br Ch h Counterattack (AUS) - Scouting (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) Saffie Osborne J
O Mr Malih L. Al Basti Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B Gestut Karlshof Al Basti Equiworld S
TIMEFORMVIEWBacktohissmartbestonthirdstartforthisyardwhenthirdinGroup2atMeydaninMarch,thoughthatwasn’tthedeepestraceforthegrade andrannosortofracebackinahandicapatYorkinMay.Hasbeenfreshenedupandisentitledtobemorecompetitivehere. TFRHHHII BHA104
3 ANCIENT ROME (USA) (17) 04-0000 D 6 9-11 (4)
Br B or Br g War Front (USA) - Gagnoa (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Billy Loughnane J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartathisbest,acquittinghimselfwellinGroupcompanylastseason.Shapedasthoughbackontheupwhencreditabletenthinthe RoyalHuntCuplastmonth,stillgoingwellover1foutandstayedontofinishthirdinhisgroup Onetoconsiderbackupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA100
4 SIR BUSKER (IRE) (22) 400-000 D 9 9-11 (3)
Br B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Street Kitty (IRE) (Tiger Hill (IRE)) Brandon Wilkie (3) J
O Kennet Valley Syndicates XI Racing William Knight, Newmarket T
B Ms Ann Foley William Knight Racing Ltd, All Angels S TIMEFORMVIEWLandedabig-fieldhandicapattheEbormeetinglastsummerbuthasbeenbelowforminthreestartsthisseason,forallhewasunsuitedbythewaytherace developedwhenwellheldatYork22daysago Handicapperhasgivenhimachancebutitremainstobeseenwhetherhe’stheforceofold. TFRHHIII BHA100
5 MAX MAYHEM (GB) (15) 631000 D
7 9-10 (2)
Br B g New Bay - Maybe Grace (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA)) Oisin Murphy J
O Nibras Racing Hilal Kobeissi, Newmarket T
B Ms H. O’Connor Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverwhengettingbacktowinningwaysin14-runnerhandicapatMeydaninMarchandranhisbestracesincereturningtotheU.K.whenmidfield intheDukeofEdinburghstakesatRoyalAscotlastmonth,havingnotbeenwellpositioned.Chanceifhecanbuildonthatperformance. TFRHHHII BHA99
6 SEAN (GER) (17) 240050 D 8 9-8 (8)
Br B h Excelebration (IRE) - Sharin (GER) (Areion (GER))
William Carver J
O Mr J. A. Osborne Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B Mr Gestut Rottgen
TIMEFORMVIEWHas been in a lull since awintercampaign in Dubai, faring no betterwhen last inthe Royal Hunt Cup atAscot Stepsbackupintripwithsomethingtoprove
7 FLYING FRONTIER (GB) (50) 22/001-0 CD 5 9-6 (7)
Br B h Farhh - Alaia (IRE) (Sinndar (IRE))
Rossa Ryan J
O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtohisbestwithvictoryoverC&DinAugust,findingplentyforpressure(formtookafewknockssubsequently). ShapedasthoughinneedoftherunonseasonalreappearanceatYorkandshouldbemuchclosertoformhere. TFRHHHII BHA95
8 NEBRAS (GB) (37) 10-226 3 8-12 (5)
Br Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Princess Loulou (IRE) (Pivotal) Hollie Doyle J
O Mr Imad Alsagar
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Blue Diamond Stud Farm S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningdebutin1mNewmarketmaidenlastautumn.Bouncedbackfromashockdefeatontheall-weatherwhenrunner-upinaNewmarketListedrace priortobeingoutclassedintheHeronStakeshere(1m)infirst-timecheekpieces(retained) Backupintripandnotruledoutonhandicapdebut. TFRHHHHI BHA97
9
BESTADVENTURE (IRE) (22) 3-54161 CD 3 8-2 (6)
Br B g Frankel - Foxtrot Liv (Foxwedge (AUS)) Joe Fanning J
O Mr Zhang Yuesheng Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Foxtrot Liv Syndicate
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedforthestepupto10fwhenoffthemarkatNewmarketinMay.NotathisbestoveralongertripatHaydocknexttimebutresumedprogress returnedto10fatthiscoursewhenwinninga9-runnerhandicapwithabitinhand.Receivesplentyofweighthereandcouldbeadangertoall. TFRHHHHI BHA87
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: PERSICA (IRE) 3 9 4 Sean Levey 5-2 (Richard Hannon) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Best Adventure (IRE), 9-2 Arabian Light (GB), 5-1 Ancient Rome (USA), 15-2 Nebras (GB), 8-1 Flying Frontier (GB), 10-1 Max Mayhem (GB), 16-1 See Hector (GER), 20-1 Sir Busker (IRE), 25-1 Sean (GER)
ARABIAN LIGHT clearly wasn’t 100% at Ascot last time but had previously shaped as though he could be a bit better than a handicapper He’s taken to defy top weight and get the better off Ancient Rome, who took a step in the right direction in the Royal Hunt Cup and may build on that stepping back up in trip Best Adventure won with a bit in hand over C&D last month and is respected in receipt of plenty ofweight.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ARABIAN LIGHT 2.ANCIENT ROME (USA) 3.BESTADVENTURE (IRE)
STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
Racing Post Standard Time: 2 mins 7.00 secs
Record Time: 2 mins, 2.14 secs - Kalaglow - 31st May 1982, Good
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.50 - THE CORAL CHARGE (CLASS 1) (Group 3) (Registered as the Sprint Stakes) 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 three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, June 30th and pay £850 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st 2lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb CORAL 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 CORAL. 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. 13 entries at £850 - Closed June 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £37876; Second £15547; Third £7778; Fourth £3885; Fifth £1947; Sixth £969. (PenaltyValue £48203.50) A SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.25 - THE CORAL CHALLENGE (HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £63700 to the winning horse The second to receive £29862, the third £14950, the fourth £7462, the fifth £3737, the sixth £1850, the seventh £937 and the eighth £462. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, June 30th and pay £625 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, afterJune 28th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. CORAL 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 CORAL. 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 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 24 entries at £625. - Closed June 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £50200; Second £25100; Third £12550; Fourth £6275; Fifth £3138; Sixth £1563; Seventh £788; Eighth £388. (PenaltyValue £63700) SS
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Third Race 3.00 - THE CORAL DISTAFF (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £31190 to the winning horse The second to receive £11825, the third £5918, the fourth £2948, the fifth £1479 and the sixth £742 for three yrs old fillies only, which have not won a Group 1 Pattern Race Enter by noon, June 30th and pay £275 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 2 or Group 3 race 5lb CORAL 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 CORAL. 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. 15 entries at £275. - Closed June 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £24508; Second £10060; Third £5033; Fourth £2514; Fifth £1260; Sixth £627 (PenaltyValue £31190.50) A SS
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Fourth Race 3.35 - THE CORAL-ECLIPSE (CLASS 1) (Group 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £567100 to the winning horse The second to receive £215000, the third £107600, the fourth £53600, the fifth £26900 and the sixth £13500 forthree yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 6th and pay £4375 stake, Scratch by noon, June 3rd or pay £5000, Confirm by noon, June 30th and pay £3125, Supplementary Entry by noon, June 30th and pay £50000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 13lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 9lb; fillies 9st 6lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday ofthe confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher Horses which have not run will not be eligible.. CORAL has generously sponsored this race In addition to the prize money, a trophy value £6000 has been generously donated by CORAL and will be presented to the winning owner CORAL will also present mementos to the winning trainer and rider In addition, a prize of £100 will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday 30 June and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Thursday 30 June. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be led past the stands before turning and cantering to the start. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries) The winning horse in both the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly on 1 June, 2025, and in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly on 15 June, 2025, if not already entered, will receive an automatic entry to the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown Park on 5 July, 2025. This is on the proviso that, should either horse remain in and be eligible for the 2025 Coral-Eclipse at the Confirmation Stage on Monday 30 June, 2025, their Owners will be liable for the payment of £3125 respectively No other entry payments will be due from the Owner/s Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the 2025 Coral-Eclipse and the horse/s will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures of the Race Administration Code. In the event of a dead-heat, all winning horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the 2025 Coral-Eclipse 58 entries, 17 at £4375, 30 at £9375, 11 at £12500 - Closed May 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £445600; Second £182900; Third £91500; Fourth £45700; Fifth £22900; Sixth £11400. (PenaltyValue £567100) A SS
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Fifth Race 4.12 - THE CORAL CELEBRATING 50 YEAR ECLIPSE SPONSORSHIP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) 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, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377 forthree yrs old only, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £125 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, afterJune 28th, 2025, for each race won 6lb CORAL has generously sponsored this race 17 entries, at £125. - Closed June 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (PenaltyValue £12885) SS SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.45 -THE CORAL‘PIPPED-AT-THE-POST’ANDWIN HANDICAPSTAKES (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 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £110 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 28th, 2025, for each race won 6lb CORAL has generously sponsored this race 21 entries, at £110. - Closed June 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8939; Second £4470; Third £2235; Fourth £1118; Fifth £559; Sixth £279. (PenaltyValue £11338.80) SS SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.15 - THE CORAL GOLDEN REWARDS SHAKER 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 and upwards, 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. July 3rd. 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 6lb Penalties, afterJune 28th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb CORAL has generously sponsored this race NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 18 entries, 1 at £45 and 17 at £225. - Closed June 30th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £18284; Second £9144; Third £4572; Fourth £2286; Fifth £1143; Sixth £572. (PenaltyValue £23193) SS
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