SARAH DRABWELL General Manager, Sandown Park Racecourse
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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
Ian Bartlett
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Sarah Drabwell
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Andrew Cooper &
Gareth Richardson
Stewards
Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)
Sarah Ellison (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Milly Bersey, Joseph Chan, Gwen Thomas
Starters
James Stenning
Sam Avis
Judge
Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Graham Ford
Handicapper
James Norris
Veterinary Officer
Mark Murrell
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
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Officers
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Vince McKevitt
Darren Stone
Carol Leggett
Stuart Shilston
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
4 DELACROIX (IRE) (28) 212-110 D BF
B c Dubawi (IRE) - Tepin (USA) (Bernstein (USA)) Ryan Moore
(8)
Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Orpendale Chelston & Wynatt
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.
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THE STAR SPORTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS
4)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £11500
Owners Prize Money 1st £4748, 2nd £2375, 3rd £1187, 4th £593, 5th £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Varian
(13 wins from 64 runners, 20%) runs THE LOST SOCK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Varian (7 wins from 30 runners, 23%) runs THE LOST SOCK LONGESTTRAVELLER: KILLAVIA trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 156 miles.
FIRST RACE
1 KOLKATA KNIGHT (IRE) (20) 0541-20 D
Br Br g Cotai Glory - Gin And Slim (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Pierre-Louis Jamin J
O Millennial Racing Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T
B Brendan White Route Agency Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWDualjuvenilewinnerwhopushedanext-time-outscorercloseatWolverhamptononreturn.Caughtwide fromawidedrawatChesternexttimesoworthanotherchance.
2 OUR CODY (IRE) (230) 1P4520- D
Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Dubai Sunset (IRE) (Pivotal) Finley Marsh J
O Mr R. P. Gallagher Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Ballyphilip Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWindsormaidenwinnerwhowasanexcellent1/2-lengthsecondinlistedraceatAyr(5f,soft)penultimate start Openingmarkdemandssomeimprovementonreturn,however.
3 KILLAVIA (GB) (229) 423100- CD
HHHII BHA87
(3)
Br Gr f Havana Grey - Killermont Street (IRE) (Dream Ahead (USA)) Lewis Edmunds J
O Mainline Racing Rod Millman, Cullompton T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBigimprovementwhenthirdinC&DListedraceinJulybeforelandingoddsherelaterthatmonth.Stiff taskslast2startsbutbittofindtodefyopeningmarkonreturn.
TFRHHHII BHA85
4 MAJOR NEIGH SAYER (IRE) (44) 3210-0 9-7 (2)
Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Queen Iseult (Camelot) Oisin Murphy J
O Victorious Forever George Scott, Newmarket T
B Castlehyde,Pref Equine & Lindy Farms JS Bloodstock Consultancy, George Scott Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedwhenwinningatNewmarketnovice(7f)inOctober.Excusesinlistedracenexttimeandmighthave neededcomebackrun6weeksago,thoughdropbackto5fisaslightconcern.Tonguestrapon1sttime.
5 GOUKEN (FR) (11) 3223-15
TFRHHHHI BHA83
9-6 (6)
Br B g Goken (FR) - Zala Chope (FR) (Kheleyf (USA)) Kieran Shoemark J
O Mr P. K. Siu Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL James Hambro & Partners Llp S TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in small-field nurseries lastyearand returnedtowin a 6fNewcastle maiden. Failedto findthe requiredimprovementbackinahandicapatHamilton11daysago,however. TFRHHHII BHA82(-1)
6 THE LOST SOCK (IRE) (40) 321-030 D
9-5 (7)
Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Jowana (IRE) (Dutch Art) Ray Dawson J
O Racing TV Club - RaceShare Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Pat Beirne Racecourse Media Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveforminturfmaidensat2yrs,culminatingina5fCatterickvictoryinAugust.Putdisappointingreappearance behindhimwhen11/2lengthsthirdatWolverhamptonbutdidn’tgetthebestofrunsatThirsksince. TFRHHHHI BHA81
7 AKIRRA (IRE) (178) 415214- D 9-4 (4)
Br B g Kodiac - Wish For Me (IRE) (Mehmas (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr I. Madueke Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B N. Hartery
TIMEFORMVIEWSolidsecondonnurserybowatSouthwellbeforelandingveryskinnyoddsatWolverhampton.Disappointed backtherefinalstartbuthasbeengeldedsinceandwellworthanotherchanceonreturn. TFRHHHHH BHA80
8 HAVANA SMILE (GB) (31) 0204-0 8-10 (1)
Br B g Havana Grey - Abundant Moon (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
David Probert J
O Gill East Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Coverdale Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWStandouteffortinmaidenswhensecondoverC&DinAugustbuteffortsinhandicapssincesuggests he’stoohighintheweights. TFRHHHII BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No 7. Stewards Note: THE LOST SOCK: Following its run on 18/4/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Akirra (IRE), 11-2 Our Cody (IRE), 6-1 The Lost Sock (IRE), 13-2 Gouken (FR), 15-2 Major Neigh Sayer (IRE), 8-1 Kolkata Knight (IRE), 10-1 Killavia (GB), 16-1 Havana Smile (GB)
A few of these are worth another chance, notably AKIRRA, who’s potentially on a good mark on the pick of his 2-y-o form. Kolkata Knight was poorly drawn at Chester last time and had pushed a subsequent winner close on his return, so rates the main threat ahead of The Lost Sock, who was hampered at Thirsk 6 weeks ago
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& RECORD TIMES Racing Post Standard Time: 59.80 secs Record Time: 58.57 secs - Battaash - 8th July 2017, Good to Firm
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NATIONAL 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
(10 wins from 146 runners, 7%) runs A BEAR AFFAIR
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (9 wins from 51 runners, 18%) runs A BEAR AFFAIR
LONGESTTRAVELLER: WHERE LOVE LIVES trained by K Ryan, Hambleton, 240 miles.
1 A BEAR AFFAIR (IRE) (27) 13 D
Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Jeanie B (Bated Breath)
O A Bit On The Side & Partner
(6)
Sean Levey J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Rathbarry Stud Osborne & Dene E S
TIMEFORMVIEWKodiBearcoltwhoknewwhatwasrequiredwhenprovidinghistrainerwithathirdBrocklesbyin5yearsinMarch.Lastof3toAdaayofScarlett atAscotsincebutwasbeatenonlyalengththatdayandseemedunsuitedbytheslowtempo Stablehasexcellentrecordinthis. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 ADAAY OF SCARLETT (IRE) (27) 11 D
(7)
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Adaay To Remember (Adaay (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O SVG, Exact Lifestyle Ltd & Owen
Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Tally-Ho Stud Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWMehmascoltwhowasimpressivewhenmakingawinningdebutin5-runnernoviceatNewmarketbefore comingoutontopin3-runnerclass2atAscot4weeksago Moretocomeandleadingcontender TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 BILLTHE BULL (IRE) (10) 43
(3)
Br B c Coulsty (IRE) - Princess Banu (Oasis Dream) Charles Bishop J
O Vicarage Dreamers Adam Kirby, Kirtling T
B Rathasker Stud Adam Kirby Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWAllspeedonbreedingandshowedplentyofthatondebutwhen4lengthsfourthbehindABearAffairinBrocklesbyStakes atDoncaster(8/1)inMarch.However,spoilthischancewhenhangingbadlyrightatWolverhampton10daysago TFRHIIII BHA-
4 DANDYMAN DAN (IRE) (31) 1 9-2 (1)
Br B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Sorella d’Angelo (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Saffie Osborne J
O Eric Griffiths, Mrs T Burns & Partner David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Rathasker Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW38,000gnsyearling,DandyMancoltfromfamilyofPrixMornywinnerSilca’sSister.Beliedbigoddswhenmaking winningdebutatBathlastmonth.Formisbackedupbytheclockbutneedstotakeastepforwardatthislevel. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 MR MACARTNEY (GB) (13) 410 D
9-2 (5)
Br B c Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Blue Moonrise (Gutaifan (IRE)) Ray Dawson J
O Barham Masterton Sweeting Severn Eddis Oli Rix, Newmarket T
B Mickley Stud & Mr Tony Jones M3 Media S TIMEFORM VIEW Knew a lot more when landing 12-runner maiden at Leicester but only sixth under a penalty at Newmarket2weeksago TFRHIIII BHA-
6 NAPA (IRE) (25) 41 D
Br B c Naval Crown - My Wish (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
9-2 (2)
David Egan J
O Amo Racing Limited Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T
B Ringfort Stud Ltd Sports Invest UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWNavalCrowncoltwhoconfirmeddebutpromisewhenmakingallinagoodtimeinNewmarketnovice earlierthismonth.Had3subsequentwinnersbehindhimthatdaysomustbetakenseriously TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 WHERE LOVE LIVES (IRE) (48) 1 D 9-2 (8)
Br B c Cotai Glory - Bettys Hope (Anjaal)
O J Blackburn & Partner 1
Kevin Stott J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Tally-Ho Stud Sheridan Ny Llp S TIMEFORMVIEW£55,000yearling,CotaiGlorycolt.Half-brotherto2-y-o7fwinnerInbetty.Dam2-y-o5f/6fwinner.Justifiedfavouritismin goodstyleatThirskondebutlastmonth,makingall.Formlookssolidandcanmakepresencefeltatthishigherlevel. TFRHHHHI BHA-
8 PRINCESSE D’ORANGE (GB) (13) 15 D BF 8-11 (4)
Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Anna of Lorraine (Dutch Art)
Rossa Ryan J
O Cheveley Park Stud David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLookedagoodprospectwhenimpressivelymakingallinnoviceatBeverley(5f)butwentofftoohardwhenbeaten favouriteinlistedeventatYork2weeksago Remainswithpotentialbutshe’llneedtoharnessherspeedbetter TFRHHHII BHA-
Stewards Note: BILLTHE BULL: Following its run on 18/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Napa (IRE), 7-2 Adaay of Scarlett (IRE), 9-2 Where Love Lives (IRE), 7-1 A Bear Affair (IRE), 15-2 Princesse d’Orange (GB), 28-1 Dandyman Dan (IRE), 50-1 Mr Macartney (GB), 66-1 Bill The Bull (IRE)
Preference is for ADAAY OF SCARLETT, who looks just about the pick on form having made it 2 from 2 at Ascot 4 weeks ago Napa clocked a good time when making all at Newmarket so is second choice ahead of Where Love Lives, who justified favouritism in good style at Thirsk.
PREDICTION: 1.ADAAY OF SCARLETT (IRE) 2.NAPA (IRE) 3.WHERE LOVE LIVES (IRE)
STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
Racing Post Standard Time: 59.80 secs Record Time: 59.48 secs - Times Time - 22nd July 1982, Firm
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £95000
Owners Prize Money 1st £42332, 2nd £17376, 3rd £8693, 4th £4342, 5th £2176, 6th £1083. (PenaltyValue £53874.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (28 wins from 141 runners, 20%) runs SWEETWILLIAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS):
A Balding (8 wins from 64 runners, 12%) runs FURTHUR FANCYTHAT: J & T Gosden won this race in 2024 and 2025. The stable runs SWEETWILLIAM today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: LAZY GRIFF trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 245 miles.
THIRD RACE
1 SWEET WILLIAM (IRE) (27) 43212-1
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Gale Force (Shirocco (GER)) Robert Havlin J
O Normandie Stud Ltd John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Normandie Stud Ltd Normandie Stud Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartandconsistentstayerwhowonthis2yearsagoandwasagainafeatureinthebigcupraceslastseason,winningtheDoncasterCupin SeptemberAsgoodaseverwhennarrowwinnerofSagaroStakesatAscotonreturnandsuretomakeanotherboldbidunderapenalty
2 BEYLERBEYI (GB) (21) 1-32236 6 9-4 (5)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Gherdaiya (Shamardal (USA)) Non Runner J
O Midtech 2 Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Al Shaqab Racing
Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedfine2025campaign,thehighlightofwhichwashisvictoryintheCesarewitch.Solideffortsindefeaton all-weatherthisyearbutstruggledoutofhandicapcompanyinOrmondeStakesatChester3weeksago
BHA101
3 DUBAI FUTURE (GB) (27) 0366-04 D 10 9-4 (7)
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Anjaz (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))
David Probert J
O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates S
TIMEFORMVIEWMissedwholeof2024butresumedinfinefettleearlylastyear,winningacoupleofvaluableGroupracesatMeydan.It’sbeen astrugglesince,though,andwasover8lengthsbehindSweetWilliaminSagaroStakesatAscot4weeksago TFR
4 DUKE OF OXFORD (GB) (55) 0051-15 D 6 9-4 (8)
Br B g Kingman - Miss Marjurie (IRE) (Marju (IRE))
David Egan J
O Mr A Cope, Mr B Roberts and Mr J Biggane Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Ed’s Stud Ltd/A Swinburn Michael Bell Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthan evercurrentlybut has a bitto find atthis level and evidence suggests he’s betteronthe all-weather TFRHHIII BHA102
5 EPIC POET (IRE) (13) 02-2553 7 9-4 (3)
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Sagaciously (IRE) (Lawman (FR))
O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited
Daniel Tudhope J
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B George Kent Akela Plant Hire Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthold-upperformerbutregularlyfindsoneor2toogoodatpatternlevel,includingwhenthirdin YorkshireCuponBritishreturn2weeksago TFRHHHII BHA111
6 PARADIAS (GER) (27) 42-3135 C
7 9-4 (1)
Br B g Kodiac - Paraisa (Red Ransom (USA)) Rossa Ryan J
O Dodds-Smith, Hodgson & Coupland Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthandicapperwhohasbeenatremendousservantforconnectionsandlookedasgoodaseverwhenwinningatLingfield (11/2m)inFebruary However,onlyfifthof6whenrunninguptobestinasub-parGroup2atNewmarket4weeksago TFRHHIII BHA105
7 FURTHUR (IRE) (13) 25160-4
4 9-3 (6)
Br Gr g Waldgeist - Danamight (IRE) (Danetime (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O MERRY PRANKSTERS/LIZZIE JELFS/R GORELL Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Max Morris Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up inthe Queen’sVase at RoyalAscot and showed a fineturn offootwhen landingthe GeoffreyFreerat Newburylastsummer RespectablefourthinYorkshireCuponreturn2weeksagoandstiffertestherewillsuit. TFRHHHHH BHA111
8 LAZY GRIFF (GER) (333) 131/223-
4 9-3 (2)
Br B c Protectionist (GER) - Linarda (DEN) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) William Buick J
O Middleham Park Racing & Mr G Griffiths Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Gestut Westerberg Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedbehindLambournall3startslastseason,notablywhensecondinDerbyandthirdinIrishDerby.Sufferedasetback afterandnotseensincebutveryinterestingtoseehowhefaresinthestayingranksthisyear(shapeslikeastayer) TFRHHHHI BHA114
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: TRAWLERMAN (IRE) 7 9 4 William Buick 4-5 (John &Thady Gosden) 4 ran Visor worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Sweet William (IRE), 5-1 Lazy Griff (GER), 11-2 Furthur (IRE), 9-1 Epic Poet (IRE), 33-1 Dubai Future (GB), 40-1 Beylerbeyi (GB), 50-1 Duke of Oxford (GB), Paradias (GER)
PLAY SMARTER
FURTHUR was smart as a 3-y-o and could prove a force in cup races this year given how he shaped on his comeback at York. The consistent Sweet William is an obvious threat having defied a penalty in the Sagaro Stakes at Ascot on his reappearance, while Lazy Griff is a very interesting contender stepping up in distance on his belated return.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FURTHUR (IRE) 2.SWEETWILLIAM (IRE) 3.LAZY GRIFF (GER)
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STAKES (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE)
for three yrs old 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): J & T Gosden (28 wins from 141 runners, 20%) runs WISE PRINCE AND YAZIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (8 wins from 31 runners, 26%) runs WISE PRINCE AND YAZIN LONGESTTRAVELLER: ANDAB trained by J P O’Brien, Ireland.
1 TIME TO TURN (GB) (215) 221101- 9-7 (9)
Br B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Highland Dancer (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) James Doyle J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful3offinal4startslastseason,quicklybouncingbackfromalessereffortinaFrenchGroup1whenlandingtheHorris HillatNewbury(7f,heavy)inOctoberWillneedtofindmoreinthisrace,thoughthestepupintrippromisestosuit. TFRHHHII BHA107
2 ANDAB (IRE) (24) 621-232 9-5 (7)
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Tickled Pink (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Al Shaqab Racing/Trevor Stewart Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T
B T. Stewart
TIMEFORMVIEWListedwinneratDundalkonfinalstartat2yrsandshowedimprovedformwhengoingcloseinaDohaGroup2inFebruary.Notquiteinthesame formnexttime,butsoonbackontrackwhenbeatenonlybyapromisingBallydoyletypeinlistedraceattheCurragh24daysago TFRHHHII BHA103
3 GOLDEN KNIGHT (IRE) (218) 41- D
(3)
Br B c Camelot - Bye Bye Birdie (IRE) (Oasis Dream) Kieran Shoemark J
O Mr David Stewart & Mr Hugh Sloane Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Coolmore James Hambro & Partners Llp S
TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltondebutpromisewhenmakingallin7-runnernoviceatNewmarketinOctober,3subsequentwinnerscomingout oftherace Rangycoltwhoisopentoimprovementasa3-y-o,thoughdoeshaveplentytofindinthiscontest. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 MAXIMIZED (GB) (27) 55-3235 9-2 (6)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Boost (Pivotal) Connor Planas J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Emirates S TIMEFORMVIEWLandedfirst2startslastyear,includingtheWoodcoteatEpsom,butfailedtoprogressinpairofGroup2safter.Gotbackontheupwhenplaced twiceover6fatMeydantostartthecurrentcampaign,thoughfoundthingstougherin7flistedraceatNewmarketonlatestouting. TFRHHIII BHA97
5 NATION’S HOPE (IRE) (169) 11- D
9-2 (4)
Br B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Important Time (IRE) (Oasis Dream) Rossa Ryan J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates S TIMEFORMVIEWImpressiveondebutwhendrawingclearfora5-lengthsuccessatKempton(1m)inNovember,beforecompletingastraightforward taskinnoviceoverthesameC&Dthefollowingmonth.Upingradebutthere’sscopeforplentymorestilltoofferthisyear TFRHHHHI BHA99
6 PADRAIG DAWN (IRE) (26) 120 9-2 (2)
Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Termagant (IRE) (Powerscourt) Non Runner J
O Niall Keating & Gary Gillies Charlie Pike, Stockbridge T
B Kenilworth House Stud racingclub.com S
TIMEFORMVIEWJustifiedmarketsupportwhenmakingawinningstartatSouthwellinFebruaryandacquittedhimselfverywellstraightuptothislevelwhennarrowlydenied atNewcastleonGoodFriday.Evenstiffertaskwhenmid-fieldin2000Guineasnexttime,butthisshouldbemoresuitable.NONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA105
7 TALK OF NEW YORK (GB) (44) 1-31 D 9-2 (5)
Br B c Wootton Bassett - Usherette (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates S TIMEFORMVIEWCreatedexcellentimpressionwhenwinningatKemptonondebutand,havingracedkeenlyinlistedraceatMeydanonreturn,resumedwinningways withhoodfittedin7fconditionsraceatNewmarket6weeksago RespectedwithBuickonboardoutofthetrainer’squartetintherace TFRHHHHI BHA104
8 WISE PRINCE (IRE) (14) 1-30 D
Br B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Militate (Oasis Dream)
O Hood, Philipps & Wrigley
(1)
Robert Havlin J
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasuccessfuldebutintakingfashionatNottinghamandsteppedforwardfromthatonreturnwhenthirdintheClassicTrialhere(11/4m)in April.However,stillshowedsignsofinexperiencewhendownthefieldintheDanteatYork2weeksago,racingfreely/hangingleft. TFRHHHII BHA104
9 YAZIN (GB) (35) 311-1 D 9-2 (8)
Br B c New Bay - Buhoor (IRE) (Frankel)
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Ryan Moore J
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivecoltwhomadeitback-to-backnovicevictorieswhenscoringatNewmarket(7f)inOctober,aracewhichhasproducedplentyofnext-time-out winners.Madeawinningreturnin3-runnerconditionseventatSouthwell(1m)andhe’sonetokeepontherightsideuppedingrade. TFRHHHHH BHA104
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: OPERA BALLO (IRE) 3 9 2 William Buick 5-4 (Charlie Appleby) 7 ran Hood worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Yazin (GB), 3-1 Talk of New York (GB), 13-2 Time To Turn (GB), 7-1 Nation’s Hope (IRE), 8-1 Andab (IRE), 11-1 Wise Prince (IRE), 18-1 Golden Knight (IRE), 28-1 Maximized (GB)
YAZIN scored decisively from a good prospect at Southwell on his return and he can continue his progress to take this step up in grade in his stride Talk of New York is much respected, though, representing Charlie Appleby who won this race last year with one who has gone on to success at the highest level, while the unbeaten Nation’s Hope is another to note
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YAZIN 2.TALK
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Owners Prize Money 1st £42332, 2nd £17376, 3rd £8693, 4th £4342, 5th £2176, 6th £1083. (PenaltyValue £53874.50)
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (28 wins from 141 runners, 20%) runs OMBUDSMAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (8 wins from 64 runners, 12%) runs ALMERIC LONGESTTRAVELLERS: OMBUDSMAN trained by J & T Gosden, ARABIAN LIGHT & BEDOUIN PRINCE trained by C Appleby & WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE trained by J Owen, all Newmarket, 81 miles.
1 OMBUDSMAN (IRE) (61) 21212-1 D
Br B h Night of Thunder (IRE) - Syndicate (Dansili) William Buick J
O Godolphin John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B J. Hanly Emirates S
TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classperformerwhoshowedpotentturnoffoottowinthePrinceofWales’satRoyalAscotandInternationalatYorklastsummerDidn’tneedtobe athisbestwhenmakingasuccessfulreturnintheDubaiTurfinMarchandheholdsleadingclaimsforallhedoeshavetogive7lbaway
2 ALMERIC (GB) (34) 41/110-3 D BF 4 9-2 (2)
Br Gr c Study of Man (IRE) - Alvarita (Selkirk (USA))
Oisin Murphy J
O Miss K. Rausing Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Miss K. Rausing
TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoasmartcoltlastyear,bagginglistedracesatNewmarketandAyr(bothongroundsofterthangood).LessereffortinChampionStakesatAscot toendtheseasonandonlythirdof5intheGordonRichardshereonreturn,thoughheremainslightlyracedandisworthanotherchance. TFRHHHHI BHA117
3 ARABIAN LIGHT (GB) (118) 1305-12 D 5 9-2 (6)
Br B g Kingman - Pure Diamond (Street Cry (IRE)) Ryan Moore J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates S
TIMEFORMVIEWAtleastasgoodaseverwhenwinninghandicapatMeydan(11/4m)inJanuary,racingwidebutgettingthebetterofBedouinPrinceby1/2length.Upped toGroup3level,probablyshouldhavewonwhennosesecondof7toFortGeorgeoverthesameC&D,hangingright.Thisistougher,though. TFRHHIII BHA111
4
BEDOUIN PRINCE
(IRE) (98) 2/112-22 D 4 9-2 (1)
Br B g Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Lucida (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
Connor Planas J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivein2025,winningfirst2of3starts,andranwellwhenrunner-uptostablemateArabianLightatMeydaninJanuary.However,wasn’t inquitethesameforminlistedraceforthefirsttimewhen3/4-lengthsecondof10toCalifatSakhir(11f)thefollowingmonth. TFRHHIII BHA107
5 GETHIN (IRE) (52) 1/122-1 D 4 9-2 (4)
Br Gr c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Aniseed (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))
James Doyle J
O Wathnan Racing Owen Burrows, Lambourn T
B Elysian Bloodstock Ltd Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedagoodprospectwhenlandingnoviceracesfirst2startsandmadehisthirdattemptatlistedlevelawinningoneatKempton inApril,wellontopatthefinish.Hassincechangedhands(samestable)andhelooksreadyforthisstepupingrade. TFRHHHHI BHA113
6 WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE (GB) (208) 342210- D4 9-2 (3)
Br B c Kameko (USA) - Eva Maria (Sea The Stars (IRE)) Cieren Fallon J
O The Gredley Family
James Owen, Newmarket T
B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeatpatternlevel5offirst6startslastseason,beforegainingrewardforhisconsistencywhenlandingaGrade3atKentuckyin August.FoundthingstoughwhendownthefieldinBreeders’CupTurfonfinalouting,buthecangivehisrunningonreappearance. TFRHHHII BHA115
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2025: ALMAQAM 4 9 2 Oisin Murphy 7-4 (Ed Walker) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Ombudsman (IRE), 11-2 Gethin (IRE), 13-2 Almeric (GB), 9-1 Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB), 14-1 Arabian Light (GB), 18-1 Bedouin Prince (IRE)
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Yet to finish out of the first 2, OMBUDSMAN reappeared with a third Group 1 success of his career at Meydan in March and he can make amends for his defeat in this race last year when beaten only by recent top-level scorer Almaqam. The main danger could be Gethin, who was a decisive winner at listed level on his return, ahead of Almeric.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OMBUDSMAN (IRE) 2.GETHIN (IRE) 3.ALMERIC
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Owners Prize Money 1st £6095, 2nd £3048, 3rd £1524, 4th £762, 5th £381, 6th £191. (PenaltyValue £7731)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25):
R Varian (13 wins from 64 runners, 20%) runs RAAMMEE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (9 wins from 51 runners, 18%) runs BOYFRIEND LONGESTTRAVELLER: NOSTRUM trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 130 miles.
1 HICKORY (IRE) (19) 35212-0
Br B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Badr Al Badoor (IRE) (Acclamation) Saffie Osborne J
O Martyn and Elaine Booth Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B Ms Anne Coughlan
TIMEFORMVIEWWinningstartforthisyardinVictoriaCuplastyearandaddedtohistallyattheendof2025,winningaclassifiedeventbackatAscot Riddenwith aneyetothefuturewhendownthefieldincorrespondingformereventonreturnandthesuspicionishemayhaveothertargets. TFRHHHII BHA96
2 RAAMMEE (GB) (262) 11- D 4 9-9 (5)
Br Ch g Persian King (IRE) - Qabala (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA)) Ray Dawson J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Al Shahania Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWPersianKingcoltwholookedwellaboveaverageonbothstartslastsummer,overcomingbothgreennessandtherunoftheraceatKemptonondebut beforejustifyinglongodds-onfavouritismatNewcastle(runner-upwonnexttimeout) Canremainunbeatenonturf/handicapdebut. TFRHHHHH BHA95
3 DARK TORNADO (IRE) (12) 21150-0
5 9-7 (4)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Snowy Peak (Pivotal) John Egan J
O Paul Kwok & Ms Angel Li Michael Wigham, Newmarket T
B Denis Noonan
TIMEFORMVIEWTwo7fwinsforDenisQuinnlastspringbutendedhistimewiththatyardoutofsorts.Shapedasifneedingtherunonreturn fornewconnectionsatNewmarket(7f,goodtofirm)12daysagoandthisshouldrevealwhatabilityremains. TFRHHIII BHA93
4 NOSTRUM (GB) (19) 60000-0 C D
6 9-3 (2)
Br B g Kingman - Mirror Lake (Dubai Destination (USA)) Alistair Rawlinson J
O Thoroughbred British Racing Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Trade Access Panels Ltd, Thoroughbred British Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartforSirMichaelStouteearlierinhiscareerbutstruggledforDavidO’Mearain2025.Faredbestofthosefromthecentregroupwhen fourteenthof28atAscot(7f,goodtofirm)onfirststartforthisyardrecentlybuthe’slookedonewithproblemsforawhile. TFRHHIII BHA89
5 SAYTARR (GB) (27) 66-1113 D
4 9-1 (1)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Baarrij (IRE) (Iffraaj) Daniel Muscutt J
O Mrs Aoife Henry James Horton, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Horton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWThrivingfornewyard,completingthehat-trickin12-runnereventatNewcastle(1m)inMarch,suitedbystrongpace.Unabletolandthe4-timerbut producedagoodeffortwhenthirdof11atAscot(1m,goodtofirm)earlierinthemonthandheshouldremaincompetitivefrom1lbhigher TFRHHHHI BHA87
6 COGITATE (IRE) (26) 242-200 D
9-0 (7)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Damaniyat Girl (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) William Buick J
O Mr H. Frost Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Lynch Bages Ltd Wishanger Estates Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWGainedafirsthandicapsuccessatSalisburylastspringandreturnedtothatformwhenmakingtheframein4consecutivestartsatKempton, thelatestwhenrunner-upinMarchonreturn.BitbelowthatlevelthelasttwiceonturfbutcanbouncebackreunitedwithBuick. TFRHHHII BHA86
7 BOYFRIEND (GB) (40) 21456-0 D 5 9-0 (3)
Br B h Twilight Son - Tallow (IRE) (Kodiac) Pat Dobbs J
O Mrs J. Wood
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Aten Therapeutics S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulover7fatNewburyasa2-y-oandaddedtohistallyin1mNottinghamhandicaplastsummer.Rancreditablyafter7months offwheneighthof24atNewbury(1m,good)justunder6weeksagoandhedeservesplentyofcreditforconsistency TFRHHHII BHA86
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: HAFEETALAIN (IRE) 9 9 4 Jack Doughty 12-1 (Ed Walker) 12 ran Blinkers worn by No 1.
Stewards Note: HICKORY: Following its run on 9/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run 2f out.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Raammee (GB), 9-4 Saytarr (GB), 10-1 Cogitate (IRE), Boyfriend (GB), 12-1 Hickory (IRE), 14-1 Nostrum (GB), 18-1 Dark Tornado (IRE)
It’s hard to get away from RAAMMEE, who looked potentially smart when winning a couple of all-weather novices last summer and Roger Varian’s 4-y-o can pick up from where he left off on handicap/turf debut.The obvious danger looks to be Saytarr, who has proved a revelation since joining James Horton and has Daniel Muscutt back on board (3-3 under that rider). Cogitate looks best of the rest.
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for three yrs old x Total prize fund £11500
Owners Prize Money 1st £4748, 2nd £2375, 3rd £1187, 4th £593, 5th £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Haggas (24 wins from 104 runners, 23%) runs DARZAH
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (13 wins from 59 runners, 22%) runs DARZAH
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SUDDENLY I SEE trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 245 miles.
1 LAW COURT (IRE) (12) 43-22
Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Naadrah (Muhtathir) Faleh Bughenaim J
O Al Shaqab Racing Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Herbertstown House Stud Haras De Bouquetot S
TIMEFORMVIEWInframeonall4startsbuttookformupalevelwhensecondof10onhandicapdebutatNewbury(1m,good)12daysago,unluckytonotmakemore ofaraceofitwiththewinnerhavingcomefromfurtherbackthanideal.Nudgedup3lbbutcancontinuethemeofgradualprogression. TFRHHHII BHA82
2 SUDDENLY I SEE (IRE) (24) 31-16 D 9-9 (1)
Br B c Ribchester (IRE) - Suddenly (GER) (Excelebration (IRE)) William Buick J
O Barbara & Alick Richmond Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Kildaragh Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedpromiseofdebutwhenwinningmaidenatMusselburghinSeptemberand,after7monthsoff,tookabigstepforwardsenthandicappingwhenmaking allatthesamecourse(1m)lastmonth(BluesAndRoyalssecond) LatestrunatBeverleyeasyenoughtoexcuseandcanresumehisprogress. TFRHHHHH BHA80
3 BLUES AND ROYALS (IRE) (22) 003-121 D 9-9 (4)
Br B g Space Blues (IRE) - Tiritomba (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Saffie Osborne J
O Mr D. Fish, Mr S. Jones & Mr J Barnett Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Cooneen Stud Michael Bell Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWProvedadifferentpropositionwhenawinningreappearance/handicapdebutatKemptoninMarchandjustifiedsupportwhendoublinghis tallybackthereearlierinthemonth,quickeningtoleadfinal1fProgressinggraduallysocertainlynotoutofthingsreturnedtoturf TFRHHHII BHA80
4 THE JOKER (FR) (12) 3420-33 9-9 (9)
Br B c Zarak (FR) - Shaiyma (FR) (Golden Horn) Silvestre De Sousa J
O Mr P. W. Harris
B Marford Group Pty Ltd
Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
Woodstock English Honey S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulmaidenwhoattractedstrongsupportbutprovedunabletocontainaless-exposedpairhaving gotwarmbeforehandwhenthirdof8inhandicapatNewmarket(11/4m,goodtofirm)12daysago TFRHHHII BHA80
5 MONTAGUE MENACE (GB) (15) 400-150 9-8 (5)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Tower of Pisa (FR) (Golden Horn) Callum Hutchinson J
O Mr Michael Blencowe Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Sun Bloodstock Sarl Moretons Investments Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPuthisexperiencetogoodusetomakeasuccessfulreappearanceinmaidenatLingfield(7f)inMarch. TailedoffinturfhandicapsatEpsom/Yorksubsequentlysoheneedstogetbackontrack. TFRHHIII BHA79
6 LOBLOLLY (IRE) (53) 02216-6
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Cork Harbour (IRE) (Harbour Watch (IRE))
9-8 (3)
Robert Havlin J
O Mrs Nicola Thomas S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T B T. Molan
TIMEFORMVIEWWona7fall-weathermaidenatLingfieldlastSeptemberbutwellheldinhandicapsthelasttwice,most recentlyonreturnatSouthwell(7f)earlylastmonth.Watchingbriefadvisedfornow. TFRHHIII BHA79
7 LUZON HEIGHTS (GB) (20) 3412-52 D
Br Ch c Pinatubo (IRE) - Aquatinta (GER) (Samum (GER))
9-8 (7)
Marco Ghiani J
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori William Knight, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkina6-runnernurseryatSouthwell(1m)inSeptemberandhastakenhisformupanotchthisseason,second of11atAscot(1m,goodtofirm)justunder3weeksago Handicapperhasnudgedhimup3lbforthatnearmiss. TFRHHHII BHA79
8 BRAVE HUNTER
(GB) (17) 30-62 9-8 (8)
Br Ch c Universal (IRE) - Aussie View (IRE) (Australia) Oisin Murphy J
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Dubai Racing Club S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedformswitchedtoahandicap/uppedto1min12-runnereventatWindsorearlierinthemonth,justbumping intoaprogressivetypecompletinga4-timer Nudgedup1lbbutneedskeepingacloseeyeonwithMurphybooked. TFRHHHII BHA79
9 DARZAH (GB) (15) 51 D
9-7 (6)
Br B f Dubawi (IRE) - Stylistique (Dansili) Cieren Fallon J
O The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Carisbrooke Stud Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedformtogetoffthemarkwithdebutunderherbeltin6-runnernoviceatBath(1m,goodtofirm)just overafortnightago,leading2fout.Makesaquickswitchtohandicapsandwillgoonimprovingforhertopyard TFRHHHHI BHA78
10 BRIGHLEE (FR) (40) 2624-5
9-5 (10)
Br B f Persian King (IRE) - Soudainete (GER) (Iffraaj) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr G. Rutter David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Ecurie Haras Des Marais
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uptwiceasa2-y-obutwastoofreeafter6monthsoffwhenfifthof12innoviceatNottingham(8.3f,goodtosoft)justunder6weeks ago Thatshouldhavetakensomeofthefreshnessoutofherandnosurprisetoseeafirst-timehoodonnowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA76
11 TRIO (GB) (22) 6613-33 D
9-0 (12)
Br B f Territories (IRE) - Sibling (New Approach (IRE)) Charles Bishop J
O M H Dixon & J L Rowsell Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Ashbrittle Stud & M. H. Dixon ABM Catering Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedforthestepupto1mwhenlandingLeicestermaideninOctober.Placedall3startsinhandicaps,2lengths thirdof9toBluesAndRoyalsatKempton(1m)justover3weeksago Inneedofsomerespitefromtheassessor TFRHHIII BHA71
12 CRIMSON RAMBLER (GB) (37) 211423 D
8-12 (11)
Br Ch g Bated Breath - Infanta Isabella (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Ray Dawson J
O Mrs Angela Stokes Matt Crawley, Newmarket T
B Stratford Place, Minster & Willow Bldstk Sharp Regulatory Consulting Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonpreviouspromisetonotchback-to-backvictoriesataround1minMarch.Continuedthegoodworkreturnedtoturf whenplacedbothstartsthefollowingmonthandhassinceleftGeorgeScott(soldfor20,000gns).Dropsbackto1m. TFRHHHII BHA69
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: WICKED (FR) 3 9 9 James Doyle 9-2 (John &Thady Gosden) 12 ran Hood worn first time by No 10 Blinkers worn by No 12.
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Blues And Royals (IRE), Darzah (GB), 13-2 Law Court (IRE), 7-1 Brave Hunter (GB), 9-1 Luzon Heights (GB), 10-1 Suddenly I See (IRE), The Joker (FR), 16-1 Trio (GB), Crimson Rambler (GB), 20-1 Brighlee (FR), 33-1 Montague Menace (GB), 40-1 Loblolly (IRE)
Stacks of potential on show in this 3-y-o handicap with the vote going to SUDDENLY I SEE, who beat the reopposing Blues And Royals at Musselburgh on penultimate start and can have a line put through his latest effort. Darzah is in the right hands to make up into a useful sort, so she heads up the dangers making a quick switch to handicaps, while Law Court and the aforementioned Blues And Royals are another couple to consider, as well.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SUDDENLY I SEE (IRE) 2.DARZAH 3.LAW COURT (IRE)
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First Race 5.10 - THE STAR SPORTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6019 to the winning horse The second to receive £2824, the third £1411, the fourth £706 and the fifth £351. for three yrs old only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £57 stake ifthe horse is rated 66 or higher, or £11 stake ifthe horse is rated 65 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each race won 6lb STAR SPORTS has generously sponsored this race. 17 entries at £57Closed May 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4748; Second £2375; Third £1187; Fourth £593; Fifth £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10) SS
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Second Race 5.42 -THE STAR SPORTS NATIONALSTAKES (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, May 22nd and pay £225 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb STAR SPORTS has generously sponsored this race 10 entries at £225. - Closed May 22nd, 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 6.12 - THE STAR SPORTS HENRY II STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £53874 to the winning horse The second to receive £20425, the third £10222, the fourth £5092, the fifth £2555 and the sixth £1282. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £950 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: 4-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st 5-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 9st 1lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2025, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb STAR SPORTS has generously sponsored this race 9 entries at £950 - Closed May 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £42332; Second £17376; Third £8693; Fourth £4342; Fifth £2176; Sixth £1083. (PenaltyValue £53874.50) A SS
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Fourth Race 6.42 -THE STAR SPORTS HERON 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 only Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2025, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb. STAR SPORTS has generously sponsored this race 9 entries at £300 - Closed May 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26736; Second £10974; Third £5490; Fourth £2742; Fifth £1374; Sixth £684. (Penalty Value £34026) A SS
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Fifth Race 7.12 - THE STAR SPORTS BRIGADIER GERARD STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £53874 to the winning horse The second to receive £20425, the third £10222, the fourth £5092, the fifth £2555 and the sixth £1282. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £950 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2025, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb STAR SPORTS has generously sponsored this race. 6 entries at £950 - Closed May 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £42332; Second £17376; Third £8693; Fourth £4342; Fifth £2176; Sixth £1083. (PenaltyValue £53874.50) A SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 7.45 - THE STARSPORTS.BET WHITSUN CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7731 to the winning horse The second to receive £3625, the third £1813, the fourth £906, the fifth £453 and the sixth £226. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb STAR SPORTS has generously sponsored this race 14 entries at £75 - Closed May 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6095; Second £3048; Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381; Sixth £191. (PenaltyValue £7731) SS
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Seventh Race 8.20 - THE STARSPORTS.BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6019 to the winning horse The second to receive £2824, the third £1411, the fourth £706 and the fifth £351. 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) £57 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each race won 6lb STAR SPORTS has generously sponsored this race 23 entries at £57 - Closed May 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4748; Second £2375;Third £1187; Fourth £593; Fifth £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10) SS
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