FRIDAY 4 JULY
SARAH DRABWELL General Manager, Sandown Park Racecourse
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Chairman
Nick Mustoe
Directors of the Racecourse Committee
Emma Banks
Vikki Dunn
Brian Finch
Charles Hemphill
Guy Henriques
Anna Mackenzie
General Manager
Sarah Drabwell
Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course
Andrew Cooper
Estates Manager
Craig Williamson
Deputy Estates Manager
Steve Mills
Safety Officer
Gareth Richardson
Commentator
Simon Holt
Betting Ring Manager
Duncan Lillywhite
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Sarah Drabwell
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Andrew Cooper &
Gareth Richardson
Stewards
Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)
Georgina Cartwright (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Sophie Candy, Ben Ford, Michael Walton
Starters
Robert Supple
Phillip Dennis Judge
Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Chris Hill
Handicapper
Rachel Brierley-Ambrose
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
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
Helena Warbrick, Darren Stone, Vince McKevitt, Stuart Shilston, Carol Leggett
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TODAY’S RACING
6:05pm The Starsports.Bet Handicap Stakes - 1m 12-13
SECOND RACE
6:35pm The Star Sports National Stakes (Listed Race) - 5f 10y 14-15
THIRD RACE
7:05pm The Star Sports Henry II Stakes (Group 3) - 2m 50y 18-19
FOURTH RACE
7:35pm The Star Sports Brigadier Gerard Stakes (Group 3) - 1m 2f 22-23
FIFTH RACE
8:05pm The Star Sports Heron Stakes (Listed Race) - 1m 26-27
SIXTH RACE
8:40pm The Starsports.Bet Whitsun Cup HandicapStakes - 1m 28-29 FIRST RACE
Gentleman’s Day at Sandown Park is the perfect raceday to celebrate a special man in your life. Not only does it fall on the weekend between the The Derby and Royal Ascot, but also the day before Father’s Day making it the perfect day out for the whole family
Highlights on the track include the Listed Scurry Stakes over 5f for 3yo – where sprinting star Battaash first burst onto the racing scene – and a valuable handicap over 1 mile.
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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
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1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2025
SATURDAY 5 JULY
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): J & T Gosden (24 wins from 146 runners, 16%) runs WICKED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (9 wins from 38 runners, 24%) runs WICKED LONGESTTRAVELLER: GLORIOUSLY SASSY trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 249 miles.
1 SEVEN SYMPHONIES (GB) (166) 2413-
Br B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Music Lesson (Dutch Art) Oisin Murphy J
O John C Oxley & Partners Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B Selwood/Seascape Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedtogetoffthemarkatthefirsttimeofaskingina1mSouthwellmaideninNovemberandranatleastaswellindefeatoverthesameC&Dthe followingmonth,chasinghomeacoupleofwell-bredrivalsunderapenalty(formfrankedsince) Couldhavemoretoofferbackonturf
2 IMPERIALTROOPER (IRE) (33) 21200-6
Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Oriental Step (IRE) (Tamayuz)
9-9 (10)
George Downing J
O Mr Chi Un Fred Ma Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Highpark Bloodstock Ltd ABM Catering Facilities Management S
TIMEFORMVIEWBestruncamewhenrunner-upatthistrack(7f)asajuvenile.Finishedawell-backedseventhof14invaluablesalesraceatYork(7f,soft)onfinal 2-y-ostartinOctoberLikelyneededtherunonhisseasonalreturnonfirsttryover1mandcertainlylooksworthanothergoatthistrip TFRHHHII BHA80
3 ROCKIN’ THE BOAT (IRE)
(26) 335-4 9-9 (4)
Br B f Acclamation - Music Show (IRE) (Noverre (USA)) Ryan Moore J
O Rockin’ The Boat David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Rathasker Stud Shinco Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingdebutthirdbehind2usefultypes(secondwontheNellGwynthisyear)inaJulycoursemaidenlastAugust.Didn’tbuildonthatinsubsequentmaiden startsbutimprovedwhenfourthonhandicapdebut(7f)earlierthismonth.Willcomeonforthatexperienceandhassolidclaimsupintrip TFRHHHHH BHA80(+2)
4 BULLETIN (IRE) (20) 423-124 D 9-9 (1)
Br B g Advertise - Mountrice Lady (IRE) (Acclamation) Rob Hornby J
O Whitcoombe Park Racing
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
B Dan O’Loughlin Pump Technology Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedsincehandicapping,beatingasubsequentwinnerwhenscoringatSouthwell(1m)beforeanexcellentsecondonturfdebutatEpsom (8.5f).Shapedasthoughstillinformwhenfourthof10ina1mAscothandicap20daysagoandlookssettogiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHHI BHA80
5 WICKED (FR) (13) 6-52
Br B c Kingman - Cabaret (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
O Wathnan Racing
9-9 (7)
James Doyle J
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B S.C. Wood Nook Farm Pty Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
TIMEFORMVIEW600,000gnsyearlingKingmancolt.Improvedoneachstart,stilllookingabitrougharoundtheedgeswhenrunner-upina1m Newmarketnovice13daysago,bumpedintoapotentiallysmartone.Opentofurtherimprovementonhandicapdebut. TFRHHHHI BHA80
6 RUN WITH IT (IRE) (47) 415 D
Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Timpani (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA))
O Paul & Clare Rooney
9-8 (9)
Hector Crouch J
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Noel & Valerie Moran R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedfromdebutwhenwinning9-runnermaidenatSouthwell(8.1f),findingplentytoleadlatehavingbeenoutpacedunder3fout. FailedtoimproveupingradeonhandicapdebutatNottinghamlastmonthandlookstohavesomethingtofindonbareform. TFRHHIII BHA79
7 GLORIOUSLY SASSY (GB) (32) 433
Br B g Cotai Glory - Sassie (IRE) (Rip Van Winkle (IRE))
9-7 (2)
Clifford Lee J
O Ms A Lau K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Whitwell Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWJustoveralengthbehindausefulsortandstillgreenwhenthirdinaCatterickmaiden(7f)butfailedtoprogresswhen fillingthesamepositionatWetherbyonfirstattemptat1mlastmonth.Willneedtoimproveonhandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA78
8 WINSTON’S WARRIOR (IRE) (24) 002-2 BF 9-6 (12)
Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Kerena (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
Jason Watson J
O Mr D J M Rees Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Lynch Bages, Camas Park & Summerhill B/S Wishanger Estates Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadyimprovementinmaidensbutshowedmuchimprovedformwhennearlyjustifyingsupportonhandicapdebut,narrowlybeatenatKempton (1m)24daysago,travelledenthusiasticallyandpulledclearofrest.Upingradereturningtoturfbutremainsopentoimprovement. TFRHHHHI BHA77
9
LUNAR ORBIT
(IRE) (42) 436-0
9-5 (5)
Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Dealbata (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Silvestre De Sousa J
O Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Ballymaglassan Farm Limited 1Account Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedpromiseonfirsttworunsinmaidensbutstilllookedgreenmakinghandicapdebutafter6monthsoff,wellheldatNewmarket (7f)42daysago,hungrightandcarriedheadabitawkwardlyunderpressure.Nowhoodedandhasplentytofind. TFRHHIII BHA76
10 EMERY DOWN
(GB) (22) 45-1
9-4 (11)
Br Ch f Cityscape - Marilyn (Sixties Icon) Aidan Keeley J
O Jolly Folly Syndicate John Butler, Newmarket T
B Genesis Green Stud & Lady Juliet Tadgell
TIMEFORMVIEWStillgreenonsecondracecourseoutingbutbackedatlongoddsandshowedimprovedformtogetoffthemarkafter 6monthsoffatKempton(7f)lasttime.Couldhavemoretoofferonhandicapdebutovertheextrafurlong. TFRHHHII BHA75
11 VIRTUE PATIENCE (GB) (24)
50-12 9-4 (8)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Moon Melody (New Approach (IRE)) Sean Levey J
O JADS Virtue Partnership Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T
B Ellis Stud Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatthirdattemptwhenlanding12-runnermaidenatLingfield(7f)priortoshowingimprovedformwhenrunner-uponhandicap debutatKemptonoverthisdistance24daysago Fromanexcellentfamilyandit’sunlikelywe’veseenthebestofhimyet. TFRHHHHI BHA75
12
LOOKS FANTASTIC
(GB) (19) 0-24
9-3 (13)
Br B g Kameko (USA) - Stacey Sutton (FR) (Tertullian (USA)) Callum Shepherd J
O Richard and Alexia Howes Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Aston Mullins Stud Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWLeftdebutrunwellbehindwhensecondof12inmaidenatSouthwell(8.1f)butunsuitedbythedropbackto7fatLeicesternexttime whenstillshowingsignsofinexperience,outpacedandmadelateheadway Shouldbemoreathomeatthistripbackonturf TFRHHHII BHA74
13 MOONJID
(GB) (272)
044-
9-2 (6)
Br B g Mohaather - Sweet Cecily (IRE) (Kodiac) Jim Crowley J
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T
B Mrs S. Clifford
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedonalow-keydebutdisplaywhenfourthbehindsomeusefultypesinamaidenatGoodwood(7f,goodtofirm)27daysago.Stronginbettingbutcould notjustifysupportwhensteppedupto1matThirskonfinaloutinglastseason.Sincegeldedandcouldresumeprogressnowsenthandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
2024: BLAKE 3 9 2 Luke Morris 11-1 (Peter Chapple-Hyam) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 13.
Stewards Note:
ROCKIN’ THE BOAT: Following its run on 3/5/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. WINSTON’S WARRIOR: Following its run on 5/5/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. LUNAR ORBIT: Following its run on 17/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1
Rockin’ The Boat (IRE), 11-2 Wicked (FR), Winston’s Warrior (IRE), 11-1 Seven Symphonies (GB), 12-1 Bulletin (IRE), Virtue Patience (GB), 14-1 Emery Down (GB), Looks Fantastic (GB), 18-1 Moonjid (GB), 22-1 Run With It (IRE), Gloriously Sassy (GB), 40-1 Imperial Trooper (IRE), 80-1 Lunar Orbit (IRE)
ROCKIN’ THE BOAT still looked in need of the experience when showing improved form on handicap debut earlier this month and she looks open to further progress over this extra furlong. Winston’s Warrior is going the right way and caught the eye travelling powerfully when runner-up on handicap debut at Kempton. He’s the main danger ahead of Bulletin, who brings solid handicap form to the table.
THE STAR SPORTS NATIONAL STAKES (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE)
for two yrs old x Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money 1st £17824, 2nd £7316, 3rd £3660, 4th £1828, 5th £916, 6th £456. (PenaltyValue £22684)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hannon (12 wins from 166 runners, 7%) runs FIRST LEGION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (15 wins from 63 runners, 24%) runs FIRST LEGION
FANCYTHAT: K R Burke won this race in 2017 and 2023. The stable runs CLEAR FORCE today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CLEAR FORCE trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 249 miles.
1 ALKUWARRIOR (IRE) (6) 024166 D
(5)
Br B c Alkumait - Elegant Peace (IRE) (Intense Focus (USA)) Silvestre De Sousa J
O Mrs K. Keane Des Donovan, Exning T
B John Malone TIMEFORMVIEWNarrowwinnerof5fYarmouthmaideninAprilandnotdisgraceddespitecominginlastof6in5fBath novice6daysago Thisisatoughaskthough.
2 CLEAR FORCE (IRE) (33) 21 D
BHA-
(7)
Br B c Supremacy (IRE) - Gecorja (IRE) (Kodiac) Clifford Lee J
O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Pier House Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltondebutpromisetoreadilylandtheoddsin5-runnernoviceatRipon(5f,goodtofirm)33daysago Wellinthemixwithmoretocome.
3 FIRST LEGION (IRE) (14) 1
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Navette (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
HHHHI BHA-
(2)
Shane Foley J
O Mr Zhang Yuesheng Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMehmascoltcreatedanexcellentimpressionwhenmakingawinningdebutin11-runnernoviceatYork(6f,good) 14daysago,showingagoodturnoffoot Opentoplentyofprogressandheholdsleadingclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 KAMAKAMELEON (GB) (12) 61 D
9-2 (4)
Br Ch c Kameko (USA) - Moravia (Siyouni (FR)) Oisin Murphy J
O Hold My Beer, M. Broughton & T. Elphick Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B The Moravia Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWKamekocolttookabigstepforwardfromhisdebutsixthwhenlanding13-runnermaidenatDoncaster (5f,firm)12daysago Canimproveagain.Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 ANTHELIA (IRE) (25) 11 D
8-11 (3)
Br B f Supremacy (IRE) - All On Red (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE)) Lewis Edmunds J
O Middleham Park Racing LXIV Mrs L Millman Rod Millman, Cullompton T
B Yeomanstown Stud Rod Millman Racing Ltd, Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWSupremacyfillybagged 5fBath novice before following up in 4-runnerconditions stakes at Salisbury (5f,firm)25daysago Opentoimprovementandshouldn’tbeunderestimated.
6 ESKIMO PIE (IRE) (12) 2
TFRHHHII BHA-
8-11 (1)
Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Sussex Garden (IRE) (Acclamation) Hollie Doyle J
O Jane Chapple-Hyam & Gordon Li Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Rathbarry Stud TIMEFORMVIEWKodiBearfillyshapedwellwhensecondof6innoviceatNewmarket(6f,goodtofirm,12/1)onherdebut 12daysago,travellingwelllongway.Capableofbetter Notruledout.
7 SAYIDAH
HARD SPUN (GB) (8)
41
TFRHHHII BHA-
8-11 (6)
Br B f Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Illies Memories (IRE) (Hard Spun (USA)) William Buick J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Mickley Stud & Whiterose Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWUbettabelieveitfillyconfirmeddebutpromisewhenlandingtheoddsin11-runnernoviceatKempton(6f) 8daysago Shouldimprovefurther Enterscalculations. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: ENCHANTING EMPRESS 2 9 0 David Egan 4-1 (Dominic Ffrench Davis) 6 ran
ProbableS.P’s: 2-1 First Legion (IRE), 7-2 Clear Force (IRE), 6-1 Sayidah Hard Spun (GB), 8-1 Kamakameleon (GB), Eskimo Pie (IRE), 10-1 Anthelia (IRE), 66-1 Alkuwarrior (IRE)
FIRST LEGION looked a very good prospect when going in at the first time of asking at York earlier in the month and is fancied to take this step up in class in his stride. Karl Burke’s stylish Ripon scorer Clear Force appeals as the main danger to Richard Hannon’s Mehmas colt, while Eskimo Pie, Sayidah Hard Spun and Kamakameleon all bring a fair bit of potential too and command respect in a good renewal of the National Stakes.
THE STAR SPORTS HENRY II STAKES (CLASS
1) (GROUP 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000
Owners Prize Money 1st £35648, 2nd £14632, 3rd £7320, 4th £3656, 5th £1832. (PenaltyValue £45368)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (24 wins from 146 runners, 16%) runs TRAWLERMAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (14 wins from 66 runners, 21%) runs COLTRANE LONGESTTRAVELLER: TASHKHAN trained by B Ellison, Malton, 226 miles.
1 AL NAYYIR (GB) (54) 52D5-50 7 9-4 (1)
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Bright Beacon (Manduro (GER)) Silvestre De Sousa J
O Mr Elbashir Elhrari Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Global Equine Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWProvedbetterthaneverwhentakingNewmarketlistedrace(16f)intestingconditionslastSeptemberand hasn’tbeenseentobesteffectineitherstartthisyear Warrantsrespect,particularlyifrainarrives. TFRHHHII BHA113
2 BURDETT ROAD (GB) (222) 3/50416- 5 9-4 (3)
Br B g Muhaarar - Diamond Bangle (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Hector Crouch J
O The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket T
B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWTook a step forward when making all in 5-runnerlisted contest at Newmarket (12f) last Septemberand farfrom disgracedinAscotGroup1nexttime.Returnsfromasolidhurdlingcampaignandcanmakepresencefelthere. TFRHHHII BHA111
3 COLTRANE (IRE) (29) 15643-2 CD BF 8 9-4 (2)
Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Promise Me (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Mick and Janice Mariscotti Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Rockfield Farm Kingsclere Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyacquittedhimselfwellinhighqualitystayingcontestslastseasonandreturnedwithsolidsecond inSagaroStakesatAscot(16f,firm)lastmonth.Anotherboldbidisonthecards. TFRHHHHI BHA112
4 TASHKHAN (IRE) (242) 3/05030- 7 9-4 (5)
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Tarziyna (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA)) Jim Crowley J
O Mr P. Boyle Brian Ellison, Malton T
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Brian Ellison Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Best when mud is flying and standout effort last term came when third in Chester handicap under suchconditions.Maywellneedthisoutingandhasplentyonhisplateinthiscompany. TFRHHIII BHA106
5 TRAWLERMAN (IRE) (54) 11/323-5 D 7 9-4 (4)
Br B g Golden Horn - Tidespring (IRE) (Monsun (GER)) William Buick J
O Godolphin John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartgelding.Bitbelowbestwhenfifthof10inDubaiGoldCuponreturnatMeydan(15.9f,good)54daysagobut onlyfoundKypriostoogoodwhensecondinAscotGoldCuplastseasonandsetsthestandardonthatform. TFRHHHHH BHA118
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: SWEETWILLIAM (IRE) 5 9 4 Robert Havlin 5-2 (John &Thady Gosden) 6 ran Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Trawlerman (IRE), 11-4 Coltrane (IRE), 11-2 Al Nayyir (GB), 6-1 Burdett Road (GB), 22-1 Tashkhan (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
If TRAWLERMAN is in the same form as when runner-up in the Ascot Gold Cup last term he should prove hard to beat here. Coltrane may provide the chief threat in an intriguing contest
TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR
STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
Racing Post Standard Time: 3 mins, 32.80 secs Record Time: 3 mins, 29.38 secs - Caucus - 6th July 2013, Good To Firm
RECORD TIMES
5f 58.57 Battaash 38-12 Good to Firm July 8, 2017
5f 2yo59.48 Times Time 29-3 Firm July 22, 1982
7f 1m 26.36 Mawsuff3 9-0 Firm June 14, 1986
7f 2yo1m 26.56 Raven’s Pass 29-0 Good to Firm September 1, 2007 1m 1m 39.21 El Hayem4 8-12 Good to Firm July 8, 2017
1m 2yo1m 41.98Anshan 29-5 Good to Firm August 19, 1989 1m 1f 1m 55.64 Connemara Coast 38-11 Good to Firm June 17, 2023
1m 2f 2m 2.14 Kalaglow4 8-11 Good May 31, 1982 1m 6f 3m 1.08 Just Hubert 38-9 Good to Firm July 25, 2019 2m 3m 29.38 Caucus 69-0 Good to Firm July 6, 2013
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THE STAR SPORTS BRIGADIER GERARD STAKES
1)(GROUP 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000
Owners Prize Money 1st £35648, 2nd £14632, 3rd £7320, 4th £3656, 5th £1832, 6th £912. (PenaltyValue £45368)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Appleby (26 wins from 85 runners, 31%) runs ANCIENTWISDOM & MILITARY ORDER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (15 wins from 63 runners, 24%) runs PERSICA
FANCYTHAT: J & T Gosden won this race in 2015 and 2020 The stable runs OMBUDSMAN today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: BOLSTER trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 249 miles.
1 OMBUDSMAN (IRE) (263) 1111- D
Br B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Syndicate (Dansili) Ryan Moore J
O Godolphin John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B J. Hanly Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWUnracedat2yrsbutquicklymadeupforlosttimein2024,winningeachofhis4starts,culminatinginaGroup3successatLongchamp(11/4m,goodtosoft) Thatformissolidandwhilefurtherprogresswillbeneededifhe’stomaintainhisunbeatenrecordhere,theremaywellbebettertocome.
2 PERSICA (IRE) (12) 310-310 CD 4 9-5 (8)
Br Ch c New Bay - Rubira (AUS) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Sean Levey J
O Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B The Applecross Syndicate Old Oak Holdings Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivelastyear,bagginghandicapsatEpsomandoverthisC&Dlastyear,priortolandingalistedraceatAyrinSeptemberTookanotherstepforward whenclaimingtheEarlofSeftonatNewmarket(9f,goodtosoft)inAprilandit’sprobablybesttooverlookhislatestrunintheLockinge. TFRHHHII BHA112
3 AAFOOR (USA) (96) 124-115 D 4 9-2 (6)
Br Ch c Qurbaan (USA) - Filfila (USA) (Kitten’s Joy (USA)) Szczepan Mazur J
O Al Jeryan Stud Mohammed Bin Hamad Khalifa Al Attiyah, Qatar T
B Shadwell Farm LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWGoodsecondin1mNewmarkethandicap(good)onlateststartinBritainlastAugustandsinceenjoyedaproductivewintercampaignintheMiddleEast, winning3timesandagoodfourthintheQatarDerbytowardstheendofDecemberHowever,he’llneedtobebetterthanevertotakethis. TFRHIIII BHA107
4 ALMAQAM (GB) (34) 11632-3 C
4 9-2 (1)
Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Talmada (USA) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Godolphin
TIMEFORMVIEWListedwinneroveramileherelastMayandsubsequentlyprogressedinGroupcompany,roundingofflastseasonwithanear-missinthePrixDollarat LongchampandreappearancethirdintheC&DGordonRichardsStakescanbemarkedup(deniedaclearrunatacrucialstage).Majorplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA116
5 ANCIENT WISDOM (FR) (34) 2013-02
4 9-2 (5)
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Golden Valentine (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE)) James Doyle J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Ecurie des Monceaux et al Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartat2yrsanddidthejobwellwhenlandingtheGroup3BahrainTrophyatNewmarketlastJuly.Leftfairreappearanceeffortbehindwhenrunner-upinthe C&DGordonRichardsStakes,butWilliamBuickjumpsshipand,moreover,hecouldstruggletoconfirmtheplacingswiththethird,Almaqam. TFRHHHII BHA114
6 BOLSTER (GB) (20) 40211-4 D
5 9-2 (2)
Br B h Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Quilting (USA) (King’s Best (USA)) Pierre-Louis Jamin J
O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedlasttermwithabangtolandhandicapsoverthistripatPontefractandEpsominthespring.Signedthatcampaignoffwithanothercoupleofwins (includingalistedrace)andshouldbeallthebetterforhisreappearancefourthinaChesterGroup2.Trip/groundfineandcouldn’truleout. TFRHHHII BHA111
7 CICERO’S GIFT (GB) (34) 10400-3 C 5 9-2 (9)
Br B g Muhaarar - Terentia (Diktat)
Jason Watson J
O Rosehill Racing Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Mrs F. S. Williams Wishanger Estates Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtobuildonhiswinningreappearanceoveramileherelastseason,butunderwentawindopduringthewinter(alsogelded)andresumedwithagood thirdbackhere(1m,goodtosoft)inApril.However,whilethisnewtripiswellworthexploring,heneedstoraisehisgameanotherlevel. TFRHHIII BHA110
8 ENFJAAR (IRE) (250) 6/11252- D 5 9-2 (7)
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Tesoro (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
B James Wigan
Jim Crowley J
Roger Varian, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivelastterm,winningtwicebeforegoingcloseinavaluableGloriousGoodwoodhandicap.SignedoffwithasolidsecondtoPersicainlisted companyatAyr(11/4m,goodtofirm)inSeptemberandwouldn’tbewithoutaneach-waychanceiffullytuned-upforthisassignment. TFRHHHII BHA109
9 MILITARY ORDER (IRE) (38) 05/210-1 D 5 9-2 (10)
Br B g Frankel - Anna Salai (USA) (Dubawi (IRE)) William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWSomethingofastop-startthemetohiscareer,butthere’snodoubtinghisabilityandhelookedongoodterms withhimselfbackfromayearoffwhenscoringindecisivefashionatKempton(11/4m).Solidclaims. TFRHHHII BHA112
10 PHANTOM
FLIGHT
(GB) (29) 5-11246 D 6 9-2 (3)
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Qushchi (Encosta de Lago (AUS)) Callum Shepherd J
O Victorious Racing George Scott, Newmarket T
B St Albans Bloodstock LLP George Scott Racing, JS Bloodstock Consultancy S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadewinningreturnfornewyardinlistedraceatNewbury(11/4m)inJulyandbacktothatsortofformwhenscoringtwiceinBahrainearlierthisyear Probablyfound1mtoosharpreturnedtotheseshoresatAscotlastmonthbut,inanycase,he’slikelytohavehisworkcutoutinthiscompany. TFRHHIII BHA112
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: ROYAL RHYME (IRE) 4 9 2 Clifford Lee 1-2 (K R Burke) 4 ran
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Ombudsman (IRE), 10-3 Almaqam (GB), 11-2 Military Order (IRE), 10-1 Ancient Wisdom (FR), 11-1 Enfjaar (IRE), 14-1 Persica (IRE), Bolster (GB), 20-1 Cicero’s Gift (GB), 33-1 Phantom Flight (GB), 150-1 Aafoor (USA)
Having shaped encouragingly when third on his return over C&D last month, ALMAQAM looks the way to go Indeed, on that evidence he could still be progressing and the 4-y-o is taken to inflict a first career defeat on Ombudsman, who has to be respected given his 100% record and potential. William Buick prefers Military Order ahead of Ancient Wisdom and understandably so, on the back ofthe former’s tidy reappearance success on the all-weather
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(LISTED RACE)
for three 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): C Appleby (26 wins from 85 runners, 31%) runs OPERA BALLO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (11 wins from 35 runners, 31%) runs PELLITORY LONGESTTRAVELLERS: BAY CITY ROLLER trained by G Scott, NEBRAS trained by J & T Gosden, OPERA BALLO trained by C Appleby, JACKKNIFE trained by R Varian, PELLITORY trained by J Owen, all Newmarket, 81 miles.
1 BAY CITY ROLLER (IRE) (257) 111- C 9-7 (4)
Br B c New Bay - Bloomfield (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) Callum Shepherd J
O Victorious Racing George Scott, Newmarket T
B John Connaughton George Scott Racing, JS Bloodstock Consultancy S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingNewBaycoltwhowasunbeatenin3outingsover7fasajuvenile,notablytheGroup2ChampagneatDoncaster (good)inSeptember Debutsuccesscameatthistrack.Hasa5lbpenaltytoshoulderbutstillmuchrespected. TFRHHHHI BHA110
2 JACKKNIFE (GB) (37) 1 9-2 (2)
Br B or Br c Kameko (USA) - Dulkashe (IRE) (Pivotal) Oisin Murphy J
O Qatar Racing Limited Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B The Dulkashe Partnership Tweenhills Farm & Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWKamekohalf-brothertohigh-classwinnerupto13fDefoeandlookedausefulprospectwhenmakingawinningdebut over8.5fatEpsom(goodtofirm)37daysago Moretocomebutthisisquiteabigaskononlyhissecondstart. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 MATAURI BAY (IRE) (43) 126-0
9-2 (1)
Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Matauri Pearl (IRE) (Hurricane Run (IRE)) Hector Crouch J
O Valmont, Ballylinch & Ecurie des Charmes Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Ecurie Des Charmes & Ballylinch Stud R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWChasedhomeFieldofGoldintheGroup3Solariohere(7f,good)ononlyhissecondstartbutwellbelowthatlevelinhis2outingssince,latterlythe CravenatNewmarketonreappearance.Stillearlydays,though,andtheRalphBeckettstablehasreallyfoundforminrecentweeks. TFRHHHII BHA106
4 NEBRAS (GB) (27) 10-22 D
9-2 (3)
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
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertoconnections’Nashwaandmadeawinningdebutin1mNewmarketmaidenlastautumn.Beatenatshortoddsin1mSouthwell noviceonreappearancebutbackontheupwhen3lengthssecondtoAlpineTrailin11/4mNewmarketlistedrace27daysago TFRHHHII BHA97
5 OPERA BALLO (IRE) (43) 116 D 9-2 (7)
Br B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Dubai Opera (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Ecurie de Cachene Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofmaidenandconditionseventover1matKemptonthisyear,easilyseeingoffsomeusefuloppositionlatterly.Racedtookeenlywhenonly 7lengthssixthtoFieldofGoldinCravenatNewmarket(1m,good)43daysagoandnowfittedwithahood.Worthanotherchance. TFRHHHHH BHA106
6 PELLITORY (GB) (27) 1231-10
9-2 (6)
Br B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Daphinia (Kuroshio (AUS)) Silvestre De Sousa J
O The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Unex Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceasajuvenileandimprovedagaintolanda7fconditionsraceonreturnatNewmarketinApril.However,subsequenteffort inalistedraceatthesamecourserepresentedabigbackwardstepandothersarrivewithmorecompellingclaims. TFR
7 SUHAIL STAR (IRE) (50) 51512 9-2 (5)
Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Vrai (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Szczepan Mazur J
O Al Jeryan Stud Mohammed Bin Hamad Khalifa Al Attiyah, Qatar T
B Swordlestown Little & Kristin Klaey
TIMEFORMVIEWAwinneratupto7fonAWandturfinQatarearlierintheyearbutverymuchpitchedinatthedeepend onthisfirstoutinginBritain.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: ALMAQAM 3 9 2 William Buick 7-1 (Ed Walker) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Opera Ballo (IRE), 9-4 Bay City Roller (IRE), 10-1 Matauri Bay (IRE), 11-1 Jackknife (GB), Nebras (GB), 18-1 Pellitory (GB), 80-1 Suhail Star (IRE)
The hood goes on OPERA BALLO now and he’s worth a chance to bounce back from a slightly disappointing run in the Craven given how impressive he’d been in a useful race on AW prior to that. The returning Bay City Roller has to shoulder a 5lb penalty for his Champagne win but might still provide the chief threat. Matauri Bay should also get involved if he can bounce back to last year’s Solario form.
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Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 41.10 secs Record Time: 1 min, 39.21 secs - El Hayem - 8th July 2017, Good to Firm
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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £6095, 2nd £3048, 3rd £1524, 4th £762, 5th £381, 6th £191. (PenaltyValue £7731)Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27to 31 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Menuisier (12 wins from 57 runners, 21%) runs GOLDEN OCEAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hughes (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs WHIP CRACKER LONGESTTRAVELLERS: SURREY SHADOW trained by T Clover, SMART HERO trained by J Tate, I STILL HAVE FAITH trained by B Brookhouse, ATLANTIC GAMBLE trained by W Knight, all Newmarket, 81 miles.
1 SMART HERO (IRE) (41) 405-110
(2)
Br B g Shamardal (USA) - October Queen (IRE) (Iffraaj) Clifford Lee J
O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWAll3winsonAW,includinghandicapsover8.6fand9.5fatWolverhamptontostart2025
Hiswinningruncametoahaltat NewcastleonGoodFridaybutcapableofbouncingback.Runner-upoverC&Dlastyearonthefirstof2turfstarts. TFRHHHII BHA94
2 WHIP CRACKER (IRE) (26) 034-400 4 9-9 (13)
Br B g Cracksman - Wonderworld (GER) (Sea The Moon (GER)) Ryan Moore J
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Macha Bloodstock Ltd & M. Downey
TIMEFORMVIEWShapedwellwhenlengthfourthintheLincolnTrialonWolverhampton(8.6f)reappearance.Hasn’tbackedthatuptwicesincebuttherewasanexcuse atThirsklasttime(caughttoofarback.First-timecheekpiecesandRyanMoorebackinthesaddlearepotentialpositivesbutstall13isn’t. TFRHHHII BHA94
3
ALPHA CRUCIS
(IRE) (61) 54114-0 D 5 9-8 (9)
Br B g Australia - Night Fairy (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) Hector Crouch J
O Heart of the South Racing 131 Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Sunderland Holdings Inc Heart Of The South Bloodstock S
TIMEFORMVIEWLast 3 wins have come on testing ground at Goodwood. Respectable eighth of 22 in Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good) onreappearanceinMarch.Nosurprisewerehetobuildonthatandanyeasingofthegroundwouldbeinhisfavour TFRHHIII BHA93
4 HAFEETALAIN (IRE) (176) 044460- D 9 9-7 (4)
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Batuta (New Approach (IRE)) Jack Doughty (3) J
O Mr P. K. Siu Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Miss Samantha Jarrom ABM Catering Facilities Management S TIMEFORMVIEWEnded lastyearwith a below-pareffort but he has droppedto 3lb belowthat mark he defied on his 2024reappearance.Goodoverallrecordfreshandhastoenterthereckoning. TFRHHHHI BHA92
5
SIERRA
BLANCA (IRE) (223) 0/06502- D 5 9-6 (7)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Alexandrova (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Silvestre De Sousa J
O Mrs C M Meade Martyn Meade, Manton T
B Coolmore Hadleigh Real Property Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWEnded2024withagoodsecondover1matHaydock(heavy)infirst-timeblinkers.Cheekpiecesarethe headgearofchoiceonreturn.Nogreatrecordfresh. TFRHHIII BHA91
6 GOLDEN OCEAN (GER) (232) 4511- D 4 9-6 (1)
Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Golden Lilac (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O J Kirkland & Mrs J M Ryan David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Gestut Ammerland
TIMEFORMVIEWOntheupwithwinsin1mmaidenandhandicapatNavanforMichaelO’Callaghanlastautumn.Returnsfor anewyardasalightlyraced4-y-owhoshouldhavemoretoofferandOisinMurphyhasbeenbooked. TFRHHHHI BHA91
7 HICKORY (IRE) (19) 00002-1
7 9-5 (10)
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
TIMEFORMVIEWSnappedalonglosingrunwhengettinguponthelinein7fVictoriaCupatAscot(firm)onreappearancefor newyard19daysago Shouldremaincompetitiveup4lbbutbelowparonhispreviousattemptover1m. TFRHHHII BHA90
8 MILETUS (IRE) (341) 5/010- D
4 9-4 (6)
Br B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Prima Luce (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Jason Watson J
O McLaren Horse Racing Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Kilcarn Stud McLaren Horse Racing, Wishanger Estates Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof1mWindsornoviceonheavyinMay2024butwellbeatenintheGoldenGatesatRoyalAscot6weeks laterandnotseensince.Returnsasanunexposed4-y-obutawatchingbriefisthepercentagecall. TFRHHIII BHA89
9
SURREY SHADOW (GB) (61) 243-14 4 9-3 (12)
Br Gr g Territories (IRE) - Elbow Beach (Choisir (AUS))
Neil Callan J
O Surrey Racing (SS) Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B Kassala Ltd T Clover Racing Limited, Surrey Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframein3turfnoviceslastyearpriortowinningoneonhis7fSouthwellreturninFebruaryBetteredthatformwithexcellent fourthof21inSpringMileatDoncaster(1m,good)thefollowingmonth.Surelymoretocomefromthislightlyracedsort. TFRHHHHI BHA88
10 CRACK SHOT (IRE) (26) 0050-30 D 5 9-1 (3)
Br B g Kingman - Twitch (IRE) (Azamour (IRE))
O Roxholme Racing
William Buick J
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T
B Floors Farming & The Duke Of Devonshire Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulsortwhomadeanencouragingreturnforhisnewyardatKempton(1m)lastmonthbutrannosort ofraceatNewmarket4weekslater(reportedtohavelosthisaction).WilliamBuickridesagain. TFRHHHII BHA86
11 ARKHALIA FLYNN
(GB) (228) 311225- D 4 8-13 (8)
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Fervid (Dutch Art)
George Bass J
O John & Zoe Webster Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Jack Channon Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedintoausefulperformerat3,winning3timesinhandicaps.TheverygoodformoftheJackChannon yardthisspringprovidesthehopethathecouldgoontoevenbetterthingsin2025.Interestingrunner TFRHHHHH BHA84
12 ATLANTIC GAMBLE
(GB) (18) 1311-00 D 4 8-11 (5)
Br B g Lightning Spear - One Pixel (Primo Valentino (IRE))
Hollie Doyle J
O Badger’s Set William Knight, Newmarket T
B P. Winkworth William Knight Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW A big success story in handicaps last season. winning 6 times, but down the field at Kempton and Newcastlethisspring.
13 I STILL HAVE FAITH (GB)
(313) 112/206- D 5 8-11 (11)
Br B g Expert Eye - The Thrill Is Gone (Bahamian Bounty) Callum Shepherd J
O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Stratford Place Stud TIMEFORMVIEWWon4timesonFlat(alsosuccessfulinajuvenilehurdle)in2023.AlsoagoodsecondatNottinghamon 2024reappearancebut2lessereffortsfollowedandhehasa10-monthabsencetoovercome. TFRHHIII BHA82
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2024: DUAL IDENTITY (IRE) 6 9 7 Neil Callan 17-2 (William Knight) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2, 5. Hood worn by No 1, 11, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No 8. Stewards Note:
SMART HERO: Following its run on 18/4/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. CRACK SHOT: Following its run on 3/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Golden Ocean (GER), 11-2 Surrey Shadow (GB), 7-1 Hickory (IRE), 9-1 Crack Shot (IRE), 10-1 Arkhalia Flynn (GB), 14-1 Smart Hero (IRE), Whip Cracker (IRE), Alpha Crucis (IRE), 16-1 Hafeet Alain (IRE), Sierra Blanca (IRE), 33-1 Miletus (IRE), 50-1 Atlantic Gamble (GB), I Still Have Faith (GB)
Jack Channon has enjoyed a very good first half of 2025 so it might be worth chancing thatARKHALIAFLYNN picks up where he left offon the back ofa strong 3-y-o campaign. Stall 12 could be tricky but the unexposed Surrey Shadow still rates a threat after his promising handicap debut in the Spring Mile at Doncaster Hafeet Alain, who has a good record fresh, and David Menuisier’s new recruit Golden Ocean complete the shortlist.
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Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 41.10 secs
Record Time: 1 min, 39.21 secs - El Hayem - 8th July 2017, Good to Firm
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £545,684 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025.
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 6.05 - 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 27th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each race won 6lb STAR SPORTS has generously sponsored this race 35 entries at £57 - Closed May 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4748; Second £2375; Third £1187; Fourth £593; Fifth £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10) SS
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Second Race 6.35 - THE STAR SPORTS NATIONAL STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £22684 to the winning horse The second to receive £8600, the third £4304, the fourth £2144, the fifth £1076 and the sixth £540. for two yrs old only Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. 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 12 entries at £200 - Closed May 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17824; Second £7316; Third £3660; Fourth £1828; Fifth £916; Sixth £456. (PenaltyValue £22684) A SS
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Third Race 7.05 - THE STAR SPORTS HENRY II STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £45368 to the winning horse The second to receive £17200, the third £8608, the fourth £4288 and the fifth £2152. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. 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, 2024, 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 10 entries at £800 - Closed May 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £35648; Second £14632; Third £7320; Fourth £3656; Fifth £1832. (PenaltyValue £45368) A SS
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Fourth Race 7.35 - THE STAR SPORTS BRIGADIER GERARD STAKES (Class 1)(Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45368 to the winning horse The second to receive £17200, the third £8608, the fourth £4288, the fifth £2152 and the sixth £1080 for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb STAR SPORTS has generously sponsored this race 13 entries at £800 - Closed May 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £35648; Second £14632; Third £7320; Fourth £3656; Fifth £1832; Sixth £912. (PenaltyValue £45368) A SS
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Fifth Race 8.05 - THE STAR SPORTS HERON STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £25519 to the winning horse The second to receive £9675, the third £4842, the fourth £2412, the fifth £1210 and the sixth £607. for three yrs old only Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £225 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, 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 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20052; Second £8231; Third £4118; Fourth £2057; Fifth £1031; Sixth £513. (PenaltyValue £25519.50) A SS
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Sixth Race 8.40 - 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 27th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb STAR SPORTS has generously sponsored this race 23 entries at £75. - Closed May 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6095; Second £3048; Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381; Sixth £191. (Penalty Value £7731) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
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