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FIRST RACE 5.33
6f
The Ray And Eileen Mclean Memorial EBF Maiden Stakes (Class 4) (GBB Race) for maiden two yrs old Total prize fund £11000 Declared Runners 11 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4542, 2nd £2272, 3rd £1135, 4th £568, 5th £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): K R Burke (25 wins from 124 runners, 20%) runs ROYAL STRIKE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs ROYAL STRIKE Longest Traveller: BLUE FAITH trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 133 miles.
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 12.10 secs Record Time: 1 min 9.20 secs - Westcourt Magic - 25th August 1995, Good to Firm Colours
No Horse
st-lb
Draw
1 BLUE FAITH (IRE) (42) 0
9-7
(5)
Colours
No Horse
st-lb
Draw
7 MELODY MAN (GB) (-)
9-7
(4)
Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Tabernacle Tom Eaves J O RP Racing Ltd Michael Appleby, Oakham T B Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey & Claire Fitzsimon Hallco 1766 Ltd S
Br B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Chicago May (IRE) James Sullivan J O The Ayrshire Tradesmen & Partners John & Sean Quinn, Malton T B High Farm JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 100,000 gns Blue Point colt who was hopelessly green when trailing the field on debut at Doncaster (18/1). Probably needs more time. TFRHHIII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 28. 22,000 gns foal, £37,000 yearling, Sergei Prokofiev gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 6f/7f winner, closely related to 2-y-o 6f winner Al Aasifh and 5f winner Cowboy Soldier (both useful). Bred to make an impact as a juvenile, though hardly a positive that he’s already been gelded. TFRHHIII BHA-
2 FINAL OBJECTIVE (IRE) (17) 204 BF
9-7
(9)
8 PIVOTAL STAR (GB) (-)
9-7
(2)
Br Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Sneaky Snooze (IRE) James Doyle J O Wathnan Racing Hamad Al Jehani, GB T B Richie Galway & Justin Carthy Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
Br B g Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Starbotton Billy Garritty J O The Lee Westwood Racing Partnership Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Mickley Stud Ltd Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when 1 1/2 lengths seventh of 21 in Group 2 Coventry at Royal Ascot (6f) second time up. Subsequently gelded and was some way off that form when beaten just over 2 lengths in a valuable Glorious Goodwood maiden. Should have no problem getting off the mark in a weak maiden here, though. TFRHHHHH BHA100
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 27. Ubettabelieveit gelding. Closely related to 1m winner Debit Card and half-brother to 6f winner Peter The Wolf. Dam winner up to 7f (2-y-o 5f winner). More likely to be a longer-term prospect. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 FIVE STAR GEORGE (IRE) (-)
9-7
(8)
9 ROYAL STRIKE (IRE) (14) 4 Br B c Minzaal (IRE) - Armum (IRE) O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum B Michael Lyons & Michael McGlynn
Br Ch c Tosen Stardom (JPN) - Miami Breeze (IRE) Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J O George Lodge Ltd & Julie Camacho Julie Camacho, Malton T B Calgath/Lewinstown/Geraldine Regan David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 22. €7,500 foal, €9,000 yearling, Tosen Stardom colt. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Lord Roxby. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m (stayed 1 1/2m) Eddie Jock. Will have more realistic opportunities down the line. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 HOPE OF ACKLAM (GB) (-)
9-7
9-7
(3)
Pierre-Louis Jamin J K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
TIMEFORM VIEW €160,000 breeze-up purchase is in excellent hands. Should be all the better for his debut 4 1/2 lengths fourth at Newcastle. Solid claims to be best of the rest behind Final Objective. TFRHHHHI BHA-
(11)
10 SCENIC ROUTE (IRE) (-)
9-7
(1)
Br B g Calyx - Sierra Nevada Joanna Mason J O Amity Finance Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Fernham Farm Ltd Amity Finance Ltd S
Br B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Twilight Thyme Oisin Orr J O Arnold, Lukas, Leitao and Wrigley Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T B Herine & Minch Bloodstock Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 25. 4,000 gns yearling, Calyx gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 10.5f), sister to 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner Santa Monica and 8.4f-13f winner Grand Promenade (both smart). Likely to need time/distance. TFRHHIII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 12. €70,000 foal, €80,000 yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Half-brother to smart 5f/6f winner Jasour and 5f winner Nightcall. Dam unraced half-sister to Sprint Cup and Diamond Jubilee Stakes winner Twilight Son. One of the more appealing newcomers. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 KNIGHTBOLT (IRE) (-)
9-7
(6)
11 NOVAH (IRE) (-)
9-2
(10)
Br B c Kodiac - Hana Sakura (IRE) Shane Gray J O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T B Christopher Hirst
Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Augmentarium (IRE) Faye McManoman J O D Caslin P Wilcock M Cantillon & Partner Nigel Tinkler, Malton T B Tinnakill Bloodstock Alexanders York S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 1. 165,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 8.6f Khaloosy. Yard (without a winning debutant since May) did land this corresponding event with a newcomer 12 months ago. Place claims. TFRHHHHI BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 2. Invincible Spirit filly. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 1 1/4m, half-sister to useful 14.2f winner (stays 17f) Eagle Fang out of useful 11f winner Scatina. Unlikely to make an impact first time up. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 LES INVINCIBLES (IRE) (-)
9-7
(7)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Poupee Grise (FR) Mark Winn J O Three Lilywhites Ltd Christopher Kellett, Lathom T B Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd Sunsynk S
2025: ALAMINOS 2 9 7 Kevin Stott 7-1 (Kevin Ryan) 15 ran Stewards Note: FINAL OBJECTIVE: Following its run on 28/7/2026 it was reported that the horse was tight for room late-on.
TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 foal, £15,000 yearling, 35,000 gns 2-y-o. Invincible Spirit gelding. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to useful 1 1/4m winner (stayed 1 1/2m) Naturally High out of useful winner up to 9.2f (2-y-o 7.5f/8.2f winner) Just Little. Stiff ask on racecourse bow. TFRHHIII BHA-
PROBABLE S.P.’s 8-13 Final Objective (IRE), 13-2 Royal Strike (IRE), 9-1 Knightbolt (IRE), 14-1 Scenic Route (IRE), 28-1 Melody Man (GB), 40-1 Blue Faith (IRE), Pivotal Star (GB), 50-1 Five Star George (IRE), 66-1 Hope of Acklam (GB), Les Invincibles (IRE), Novah (IRE) 6
THE TIMEFORM VIEW This looks a golden opportunity for FINAL OBJECTIVE to open his account. Karl Burke’s Royal Strike may be the one to follow him home, with newcomers Knightbolt and Scenic Route worth noting for each-way support. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FINAL OBJECTIVE (IRE) 2.ROYAL STRIKE (IRE) 3.KNIGHTBOLT (IRE)
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SECOND RACE 6.08
7f
The JW 4X4 Northallerton Irish EBF Novice Stakes (Class 3) (GBB Race) for novice two yrs old Total prize fund £13000 Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5368, 2nd £2685, 3rd £1342, 4th £671, 5th £335. (Penalty Value £6804.20) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): M Dods (32 wins from 309 runners, 10%) runs MECCAPULCO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Appleby (10 wins from 24 runners, 42%) runs NATIONAL HONOUR Longest Travellers: WORK LIKE HELL trained by J Tate & NATIONAL HONOUR trained by C Appleby both Newmarket, 185 miles.
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 28.50 secs Record Time: 1 min 23.70 secs - Courting - 23rd July 1999, Firm Colours
No Horse
st-lb
Draw
1 BREAKING THE HABIT (IRE) (10) 3
9-7
(3)
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Ruby Power (IRE) David Allan J O King Power Racing Co Ltd Tim Easterby, Malton T B King Power Racing Co Ltd King Power International Co Ltd S
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-8 Varzi (IRE), 7-4 National Honour (IRE), 7-1 Work Like Hell (GB), 12-1 Gold Key (IRE), 28-1 Breaking The Habit (IRE), 33-1 Meccapulco (IRE) THE TIMEFORM VIEW This looks an appealing match-up between VARZI and National Honour, with Karl Burke’s juvenile narrowly preferred on the strength of his debut form.
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit when 9 1/2 lengths third of 6 on debut at Catterick (7f). Entitled to do better without troubling the form principals. TFRHHIII BHA-
2 GOLD KEY (IRE) (20) 0
9-7
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VARZI (IRE) 2.NATIONAL HONOUR (IRE) 3.WORK LIKE HELL
(5)
RE RESULTS
Br Ch c Palace Pier - Magnolia Springs (IRE) Tom Eaves J O Mr Jaber Abdullah Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T B Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers
TIMEFORM VIEW €62,000 Palace Pier colt. Finished with running left after being denied a clear run on debut at Newcastle (22/1, 6f), beaten just over 4 lengths. Entitled to leave that bare form behind switched to turf/7f, though has a couple from powerful yards to contend with here. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 NATIONAL HONOUR (IRE) (14) 2 BF
9-7
(2)
9-7
(6)
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9-2
4th
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TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 11. 95,000 gns yearling, Too Darn Hot colt. Closely related to useful 7f winner Nakeeb. Dam useful French 1m/9f winner. Makes appeal on pedigree and market usually reveals if stable fancy one first time up. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 MECCAPULCO (IRE) (-)
3rd
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TIMEFORM VIEW Athletic Havana Grey colt who cost €170,000 as a foal. Tongue strap on when second to subsequent Coventry Stakes fourth on debut in valuable York novice (5f) 13 weeks ago. Step up to 7f should benefit given the stamina on his dam’s side and still entered in Group 2. The one to beat if ready to roll. TFRHHHHH BHABr B c Too Darn Hot - Ridaa (IRE) O Mr A. Dale B Glebe Farm Stud
2nd
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
Br B or Gr c Havana Grey - Silberpfeil (IRE) Pierre-Louis Jamin J O Mr Jamie Railton K. R. Burke, Leyburn T B William J. Kennedy KB Spigot Ltd S
5 WORK LIKE HELL (GB) (-)
1st
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TIMEFORM VIEW €180,000 Wootton Bassett colt. Wasn’t knocked about when 2 lengths second of 7 over an inadequate trip on debut at Newmarket (6f). Expected to run a big race over the extra furlong (yard 4-7 with novice/maiden runners here in last 5 years). TFRHHHHI BHA-
9-7
Distance
(4)
Br B c Wootton Bassett - Nationalista (FR) James Doyle J O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T B Ballylinch Stud Emirates S
4 VARZI (IRE) (93) 2 BF
Race Time
(1)
Br B f Coulsty (IRE) - Gamrah (IRE) Sean Kirrane J O Mr David T J Metcalfe & Mr M J K Dods Michael Dods, Darlington T B Ross Moorhead Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 30. €37,000 yearling, Coulsty filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Irrelevant. Dam, maiden, closely related to smart winner up to 9f Jack Naylor out of useful 1m-1 1/4m winner (stayed 1 1/2m) Fashionable. Probably out of her depth in this company. TFRHHIII BHA-
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THIRD RACE 6.43
5f
The Heineken 0% Handicap Stakes (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £10000 Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (29 wins from 547 runners, 5%) runs EQUITY LAW Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Carr (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs ACCRUAL Longest Traveller: MOULIN BOOJ trained by G Scott, Newmarket, 185 miles.
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Raceform Median Time: 59.40 secs Record Time: 56.92 secs - Charlie Parks - 11th April 2003, Firm Colours
No Horse
Age st-lb
1 MOULIN BOOJ (IRE) (3) 632521 CD
6 10-1 (in 5lb ex)(9)
Draw
Colours
No Horse
Age st-lb
Draw
7 HOVER ON THE WIND (IRE) (28) 045110 D 6 9-4
(6)
Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Enliven Daniel Tudhope J O The Pals George Scott, Newmarket T B Enliven Partnership George Scott Racing S
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Casila (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J O The Beer Stalkers & Partner Paul Midgley, Westow T B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill
TIMEFORM VIEW Keen-going C&D winner who finished runner-up to a revitalised Accrual here earlier this month. Ran up to his best when going one better in similar company at Nottingham on Tuesday (carries a 5lb penalty here). This race should set up nicely, and a follow up isn’t ruled out. TFRHHHHI BHA81
TIMEFORM VIEW Wasn’t on a going day when fourth in this corresponding event 12 months ago. Ran at least as well as ever when defying a penalty to complete a Pontefract double last month. Flying too high in hat-trick bid there subsequently and should be more competitive in this grade. TFRHHHII BHA75
2 ACCRUAL (GB) (13) U53051 CD
5 9-8
(7)
8 MANAGING DIRECTOR (IRE) (20) 3010/-53 CD 4 9-2
Br Gr g Profitable (IRE) - Albertine Rose William Pyle J O Miss K Padgett and Mrs S D Pearson Ruth Carr, Stillington T B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Formulated Polymer Products Ltd S
Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Fondled O Bond Thoroughbred Limited B Ringfort Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Forward-going type whose sole success came over C&D as a juvenile. Looked as good as ever second start back from a significant absence, finishing 1 length third of 17 in a competitive York handicap. Has to be considered against some more exposed types. TFRHHHHI BHA73
TIMEFORM VIEW Had gone off the boil for David Loughnane (sold for 22,000) before bouncing back to make all over C&D 12 days ago, always holding pair of next-time-out winners (Moulin Booj reopposes). Still 1lb lower than when successful on all-weather over the winter. No surprise if he makes it 2-2 for Ruth Carr. TFRHHHHI BHA79
3 EMERALD HARMONY (IRE) (20) 031236 CD 5 9-7
(2)
P. J. McDonald J Geoff Oldroyd, Pocklington T Churchill Tyres S
(3)
9 OUR ABSENT FRIENDS (IRE) (30) 063001 D 8 8-12
(4)
Br B m Soldier’s Call - Green Chorus (IRE) David Nolan J O Wrenegade Racing Paul Midgley, Westow T B B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy
Br Ch g Camacho - Practicallyperfect (IRE) Shane Gray J O Mr R W Hislop Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T B Denis McDonnell
TIMEFORM VIEW Has remained in good heart since getting off the mark for current yard over C&D in June. Caught the eye with her move into the race 1 3/4 lengths sixth (behind Managing Director) in ‘Jump Jockeys’ Nunthorpe’ at York and likely strong pace could play into her hands here. Looks interesting. TFRHHHHH BHA78
TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly put a lesser effort behind him to land a gamble in Class 6 sprint at Catterick last time. That form has some substance, but improvement needed to follow up in a stronger race. TFRHHHII BHA69
4 WINCHURCH (IRE) (16) 161410 D Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Aleneva (IRE) O SBK Racing & B & J Parr Racing Ltd B Craig & Laura Buckingham
4 9-7
(5)
2025: SOUTH PARADE (IRE) 4 9 3 Oisin Orr 6-4 (Richard Fahey) 6 ran
Tom Eaves J Michael Appleby, Oakham T Sbk Computers Ltd, Parr S
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-2 Accrual (GB), Managing Director (IRE), 13-2 Moulin Booj (IRE), 8-1 Rock of England (IRE), 9-1 Emerald Harmony (IRE), 10-1 Equity Law (GB), Our Absent Friends (IRE), 12-1 Winchurch (IRE), Hover On The Wind (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Notched a third success from 5 starts on turf this season in a thin race at Nottingham (5f) last month. Had little to give at the business end in a big-field Glorious Goodwood handicap (6f) subsequently and this still looks competitive enough. TFRHHIII BHA78
5 ROCK OF ENGLAND (IRE) (13) 131214 C D 6 9-5
THE TIMEFORM VIEW A strongly-run race could tip this tricky sprint in favour of EMERALD HARMONY, who caught the eye with her move into contention at York last time. Accrual and Managing Director are both entitled to make bold bids, with Tuesday’s Nottingham scorer Moulin Booj not taken lightly under a penalty.
(1)
Br Ch g Unfortunately (IRE) - Miss Fay (IRE) Luke Morris J O Mr D. Padgett Paul Midgley, Westow T B Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EMERALD HARMONY (IRE) 2.ACCRUAL 3.MANAGING DIRECTOR (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3 wins from 6 starts this year when seeing off an in-form rival to land a 5-runner handicap at Hamilton last month. Only 1 1/4 lengths behind Moulin Booj (won since) and Accrual over C&D latest and is weighted to be closer this time. TFRHHHII BHA76
6 EQUITY LAW (GB) (54) 336021 CD Br B g Equiano (FR) - Fair Cop O The Oyster Catchers & Partner B Littleton Stud
5 9-4
RE RESULTS
(8)
David Allan J Tim Easterby, Malton T Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over C&D this time last year before winning off his current mark at Catterick. Finished close third in a better race here in May prior to gamely opening his account for season at Pontefract last time. Needs more again on return from 7-week break, though. TFRHHHII BHA75 10
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2nd
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4th
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FOURTH RACE 7.18
7f
The Andrew Seaton Celebration Cup Handicap Stakes (Class 4) for three yrs old Total prize fund £10000 Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): K R Burke (25 wins from 124 runners, 20%) runs ENCHANT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Bethell (8 wins from 25 runners, 32%) runs RETURN OF THE GODS Longest Traveller: SHADOW RUN trained by S Dixon, Rolleston, 104 miles.
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 28.50 secs Record Time: 1 min 22.80 secs - Silver Haze I - 21st May 1988, Firm Colours
No Horse
st-lb
Draw
1 ENCHANT (IRE) (61) 1-6
9-10
(8)
Colours
No Horse
st-lb
Draw
7 DERRYGARRAN LAD (FR) (26) 322
9-0
(4)
Br B f Wootton Bassett - Sarrocchi (IRE) James Doyle J O Wathnan Racing K. R. Burke, Leyburn T B Rockhart Trading Ltd Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
Br B g Persian King (IRE) - Zouk (FR) Ryan Sexton J O Stuart Boyd & Niall O’Keeffe Julie Camacho, Malton T B Ecurie Jaeckin,Ecurie Laurent Cribier & David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Wootton Bassett filly who fetched £300,000 as a 2-y-o and landed the odds in 3-runner novice at Pontefract on debut last summer. Not disgraced under a penalty on belated comeback at Doncaster (7f) a couple of months ago but was reported to have finished lame. Makes handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA81
TIMEFORM VIEW Persian King gelding who has shown plenty of promise in his 3 starts so far, most recently back from 5 months off when 3/4-length second of 6 to Indefensible in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm). Cheekpieces applied for this handicap bow and open to further progress. TFRHHHHI BHA71
2 RETURN OF THE GODS (IRE) (20) 31-0214 D BF Br B c Tasleet - Dutch Monument O Mrs Fiona Carmichael B Paul & Patrick Giles
(5)
8 INDEFENSIBLE (IRE) (26) 025331 D
9-0
Daniel Tudhope J Edward Bethell, Middleham T Tote S
9-8
Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Vexatious (IRE) O Ownaracehorse, West & McCracken B McCracken Farms
Harry Russell J Ollie Pears, Malton T
TIMEFORM VIEW Wolverhampton maiden winner last October and has taken strides forward with each run in handicaps this year, hinting at greenness once in front but doing enough to double his tally at Doncaster (7f, firm) last month. Not disgraced when fourth at York since and fancied to be in the shake up again. TFRHHHHH BHA79
3 ZARVALI (IRE) (7) 2-16300 D
9-7
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark without needing to improve in 6-runner maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm) last month, beating Derrygarran Lad by 3/4 length. Back in handicap company and can kick on now up and running. TFRHHHII BHA71
(2)
2025: FIRE FLAME 3 9 3 Callum Rodriguez 10-1 (Roger Varian) 9 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Stewards Note: ENCHANT: Following its run on 14/6/2026 it was reported that the horse returned lame.
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Zunera (IRE) Oisin Orr J O Swales & Fell Roger Fell, Nawton T B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. OR8 Wellness S
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Derrygarran Lad (FR), 5-1 Shadow Run (IRE), Indefensible (IRE), 13-2 Enchant (IRE), 7-1 Return of The Gods (IRE), 17-2 Raging Raj (IRE), 9-1 Substance (IRE), 40-1 Zarvali (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Trained by Jonny Murtagh last year, showed improved form upped to 7f on seasonal/stable debut when winning a Catterick novice in May. Ran well in handicaps next 2 outings, but has rather gone off the boil the last twice. Seemingly faces another struggle. TFRHHIII BHA78 (-2)
4 SUBSTANCE (IRE) (70) 06-4103
9-5
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Cases can be made for plenty and it could pay to give another chance to RETURN OF THE GODS, whose finishing effort didn’t quite match the way he travelled into the contest at York last month but Ed Bethell’s charge should find this easier. This switch to a handicap may well elicit further progress from Derrygarran Lad, so he heads up the dangers, with Indefensible and Enchant taken to fight out minor honours.
(1)
Br B c Supremacy (IRE) - Miranda Frost (IRE) Jack Garritty J O Ursa Major Racing Ltd Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T B Yeomanstown Stud Adra Projects Ltd S
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RETURN OF THE GODS (IRE) 2.DERRYGARRAN LAD (FR) 3.INDEFENSIBLE (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful handicap debut at Roscommon in May before getting back on track after a blip when third of 6 in minor event at Fairyhouse (7f) 10 weeks ago. Has since switched yards (28,000 gns) and others more appealing for win purposes. TFRHHIII BHA76
5 RAGING RAJ (IRE) (20) 2-06315 D
9-4
(3)
RE RESULTS
(7)
Br Ch g Raging Bull (FR) - Camp Vega Tom Eaves J O Mr D Fravigar & Mr S Jones Michael Herrington, Willoughton T B Newstead Breeding
Race Time
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1st
2nd
3rd
4th
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual all-weather winner in November who found a drop in trip/ change of tactics liberating when scoring under a well-judged front-running ride at Yarmouth (7f) in June. Shaped as if still in form on his first outing for new connections when fifth at York recently and could well sneak a place. TFRHHHII BHA75
6 SHADOW RUN (IRE) (13) 66-2402
9-1
(6)
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TIMEFORM VIEW Had looked to be going the wrong way prior to leaving M. D. O’Callaghan (5,500 gns) but swiftly got back on track returned to further after 8 weeks off when second of 6 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) earlier in the month. First-time cheekpieces go on and could build on that here. TFRHHHII BHA72 12
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FIFTH RACE 7.50
7f 218y
The Malton Marquees Racing Through The Summer Handicap Stakes (Class 5) for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £7500 Declared Runners 15 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3097, 2nd £1549, 3rd £774, 4th £387, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £3925.50) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): D O’Meara (32 wins from 196 runners, 16%) runs DONNA NOOK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (9 wins from 53 runners, 17%) runs DONNA NOOK Longest Traveller: STYLE OF LIFE trained by H Bethell, Arnold, 94 miles.
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 42.50 secs Record Time: 1 min 34.80 secs - Yearsley- 5th May 1990, Firm Colours
No Horse
Age st-lb
Draw
1 ROARING RALPH (GB) (21) 121130 D
6 9-9
(3)
Colours
No Horse
Age st-lb
Draw
7 DONNA NOOK (GB) (25) 041444 D
4 9-5
(14)
Br B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Seychelloise Sean Kirrane J O Mrs C. E. Dods Michael Dods, Darlington T B Miss K. Rausing Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
Br B f Bated Breath - Rostova (USA) Daniel Tudhope J O Mr M. J. Macleod David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Leods Contracts Limited, Baker Finch Interiors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has won 5 times since February but turned in a stinker when tailed off at York (7f, good) 3 weeks ago. Returns to class 5 company and needs to quickly bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA75
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted her best effort of the season equipped with a first-time tongue strap when ending a losing run at Ripon (1m) in June. Not in quite the same form since, rather flattering to deceive returned to 1m at Ayr last month, though now lurks just 1lb above her last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA71
2 STYLE OF LIFE (IRE) (91) 61125-0 CD Br B m New Bay - Caterina di Cesi O Rise One Racing - Style of Life B Knocklong House Stud
6 9-9
(5)
8 GREEN PURSUIT (IRE) (61) 20-0535
P. J. McDonald J Harriet Bethell, Arnold T Beverley Racecourse S
Br B g Arizona (IRE) - High Regards (IRE) O Chalkstone Racing B Pat & Eoghan Grogan
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged handicaps (at up to 1m) at Chester and Pontefract last June. Off 10 months before beating only one in 22-runner handicap at York (7f, good) on reappearance in May. Usual tongue tie is reapplied after another break. TFRHHHII BHA75
3 BLOODSWEATANDTYRES (GB) (18) 31-005 4 9-8
4 9-5
(12)
Dale Swift J Seb Spencer, Malton T Chalkstone Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Produced best effort for current connections when 3/4-length third of 10 at Carlisle in May but took a small step backwards after a couple of positive runs when fifth of 11 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) the following month. Cheekpieces/tongue tie reapplied. TFRHHIII BHA71
(10)
9 JESMOND DAWN (IRE) (27) 023515 D
5 9-4
(2)
Br B g Acclamation - Axxeleration Ben Robinson J O Mrs Claire Ellison Brian Ellison, Malton T B Bond Thoroughbred Limited Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
Br B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Strapless (IRE) Oliver Stammers J O The Weighting Game Grant Tuer, Northallerton T B J. S. Bolger
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a novice at Newcastle over 7f in November and belatedly proved he’s trained on dropped markedly in grade when fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 18 days ago, first-time cheekpieces a possible catalyst. Handicapper drops him 2lb but more required. TFRHHIII BHA74
TIMEFORM VIEW Has a good record at Ripon and proved better than ever when winning a 9-runner event there (1m) early last month. Reverted to his old habit of racing too freely and that translated into a below-par display back there 12 days later, however. TFRHHHII BHA70
4 MILITARY LEADER (GB) (6) 113222 CD BF 5 9-7
(15)
10 UP THE JAZZ (IRE) (20) 236120 D
5 9-3
(4)
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Ring The Bell (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J O Mr James Binks Phillip Makin, Leyburn T B Fairway Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd Tote S
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Gwyllion (USA) Ethan Tindall (5) J O The Musley Bank Partnership & Partner Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T B Lynn Lodge Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Southwell and over C&D on return in May and has upped his game in defeat since, finding one too strong for the third start in a row at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last week. Hard to see him not featuring in this vein of form. TFRHHHHH BHA73 (+1)
TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a losing run when narrow winner at Musselburgh (1m) prior to running at least as well in defeat when 3/4-length second at Ripon next time. Found class 4 company too hot at York just under 3 weeks ago and likely in need of further respite from the assessor. TFRHHHII BHA69
5 ALESSIA FERNANDA (IRE) (9) 0-10602 D 6 9-6
(9)
11 DEGALE (GB) (15) 050053 D
5 9-1
(6)
Br Ch m Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Colour Bright (IRE) Zak Wheatley J O Highgreen Partnership Declan Carroll, Malton T B Moyglare Stud Farm Newry Construction Ltd S
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Nuptials (USA) Oisin Orr J O MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T B Shoreham Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a falling mark when making a winning return at Southwell in April. Has largely struggled since, though did run one of this season’s better races when second of 6 at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) 9 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA72 (-1)
TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going type whose sole success came at Ripon in summer 2024. Tongue tied and ran better than for a while reverted to more positive tactics when third of 5 at Nottingham just over a fortnight ago. Handicapper generously drops him another 3lb. TFRHHIII BHA67
6 HARSWELL RUBY (IRE) (16) 645244 CD BF4 9-6 Br B f Far Above (IRE) - Spinola (FR) O Harswell Thoroughbred Racing I B Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd
(1)
12 MOUNT KING (IRE) (19) 006512 CD BF
6 8-13
(7)
Joanna Mason J Roger Fell, Nawton T OR8 Wellness S
Br Ch g National Defense - Christmas Joy (IRE) David Allan J O Ryedale Partners No1 Tim Easterby, Malton T B Sun Bloodstock SARL Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over C&D in April and largely in good nick since, though wasn’t strong in the finish upped to 1 1/4m for the first time this year at Redcar just over a fortnight ago. Quickly returns to 1m. TFRHHHII BHA72
TIMEFORM VIEW Seemed to benefit from the fitting of more severe headgear (first-time blinkers) when notching a fourth Pontefract win last month before producing another good effort from 3lb higher when second there 9 days later. C&D winner back in 2023 and folly to ignore in this mood. TFRHHHHI BHA65 16
Colours
No Horse
Age st-lb
Draw
13 TRAVIS (GB) (14) 001333 C
5 8-10
(8)
Br B g Advertise - Bazzana O Tykemeout Syndicate B Manton Estate Racing
Our Next
William Pyle J Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk T Holmebuild S
Meeting
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Redcar in June, having the run of the race on the far rail, though he has backed that up with a trio of creditable thirds since. Cheekpieces reapplied and one to consider returned to 1m. TFRHHHII BHA62
14 PALMARIAN (GB) (22) 005120 D BF
4 8-9
(11)
Br B g Kingman - Patroness James Sullivan J O MDP Racing and Mrs R Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T B Godolphin Formulated Polymer Products Ltd, Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained breakthrough success at Leicester in July and backed it up with a good second at Doncaster next time. Possibly unsuited by the quick turnaround at latter track just over 3 weeks ago but looks opposable in this company. TFRHHIII BHA61
15 MISS WILLOWS (GB) (59) 051-002
7 8-6
(13)
Br B m Outstrip - Wotatomboy Luke Morris J O Mr Simon Whitaker Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft T B R. M. Whitaker & Hellwood Stud Farm Yorkshire Bale S
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TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of 7f wins last year. Down the field first 2 starts this season but bounced back to best when second of 14 at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) a couple of months ago, headed post but pulling clear of remainder. Nudged up 3lb for that near miss. TFRHHIII BHA58 2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Friday 28th August
Hood worn by No. 14. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8, 13. Stewards Note: ROARING RALPH: Following its run on 24/7/2026 it was reported that the horse ran flat. PALMARIAN: Following its run on 23/7/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Gates open at 11:30 & 1st race 14:11
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-1 Military Leader (GB), 8-1 Mount King (IRE), 10-1 Jesmond Dawn (IRE), 12-1 Roaring Ralph (GB), Up The Jazz (IRE), Travis (GB), 16-1 Style of Life (IRE), Bloodsweatandtyres (GB), Alessia Fernanda (IRE), 18-1 Donna Nook (GB), 20-1 Harswell Ruby (IRE), Green Pursuit (IRE), 25-1 Palmarian (GB), 33-1 Degale (GB), Miss Willows (GB)
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THE TIMEFORM VIEW A host in with chances but the vote goes to MILITARY LEADER, who has upped his game significantly this season and Phillip Makin’s 5-y-o arrives on the back of a career-best effort. Blinkers have had a positive effect on Mount King, so he could be the one to offer most resistance, with Travis and Donna Nook another couple worth considering, also.
Saturday 5th September Ladies’ Day
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MILITARY LEADER 2.MOUNT KING (IRE) 3.TRAVIS
Monday 14th September – Season Finale
RE RESULTS Race Time
Distance
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
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SIXTH RACE 8.20
1m 4f 8y
The Birra Moretti Handicap Stakes (Class 6) for three yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £6000 Declared Runners 3 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619. (Penalty Value £3140.40) Weights lowered 3lb. FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
Leading course trainer (20-25): Sir M Prescott (6 wins from 16 runners, 38%) runs HALIMEDE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Sir M Prescott (6 wins from 28 runners, 21%) runs HALIMEDE Longest Traveller: HALIMEDE trained by Sir M Prescott, Newmarket, 185 miles.
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Raceform Median Time: 2 mins 41.90 secs Record Time: 2 mins 29.90 secs - Gallery God- 4th June 2001, Firm Colours
No Horse
Age st-lb
Draw
1 PRINCE ACHILLE (GB) (148) 24-4500
7 9-10
(1)
Br B g Reliable Man - Halle Bop O Mr Jedd O’Keeffe B Normandie Stud Ltd
Record Times
Jack Garritty J Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Added another Newcastle success to his tally in November but more below-par efforts than good ones since, including when last seen there in March. Big outsider on return. TFRHHIII BHA62
2 HALIMEDE (IRE) (6) 00011 D
3 9-9
(in 12lb ex)
(3)
Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Rayna (IRE) Luke Morris J O Boyden, Flynn, Baxter & Fitzgerald Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T B Mr J. Burns Ajn Steelstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten first 3 starts but unsurprisingly proved a different proposition upped in trip when bolting up on handicap debut at Catterick earlier in the month. Defied a penalty in empathic fashion at Lingfield (13f) 4 days later and her winning run looks set to continue under a double penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA59 (+15)
3 RECOBELLA (FR) (4) 352512
5 9-4
DIST. TIME
AGE WEIGHT GOING HORSE
DATE
5f
59.40s
2
9-7
GF
Proud Boast
5 Aug 2000
5f
56.92s
5
9-6
F
Charlie Parkes
11 Apr 2003
6f
1m 9.20s
2
9-6
GF
Westcourt Magic
25 Aug 1995
6f
1m 8.80s
6
9-4
F
Johayro
23 July 1999
7f
1m 23.70s 2
8-9
F
Courting
23 July 1999
7f
1m 22.80s 4
8-5
F
Silver Haze
21 May 1988
1m
1m 37.97s 2
9-0
GF
Sunday Symphony 4 Sep 2004
1m
1m 34.80s 4
8-13
F
Yearsley
5 May 1990
1m4f 2m 29.90s 5
9-12
F
Gallery God
4 June 2001
1m6f 2m 59.82s 5
8-11
GF
Ghadbbaan
1 May 2021
2m
8-10
F
Tomaschek
17 July 1981
3m 22.30s 3
Abandonment
(2)
Br Ch m Recoletos (FR) - Inner Beauty (FR) Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J O The Recobella Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond T B Mr Joubrane Ouechec Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
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TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement with Billy Loughnane taking over when successful at Ayr early last month and ran at least as well in defeat when second of 12 back there (1 1/4m) 4 days ago, only a couple of strides away from getting up having made plenty of ground late. Looks Halimede’s obvious threat. TFRHHHHI BHA56 2025: MADE ALL 4 9 12 Oisin Orr 7-2 (Sam England) 7 ran PROBABLE S.P.’s 2-9 Halimede (IRE), 9-2 Recobella (FR), 33-1 Prince Achille (GB)
PAC E YO U R S E LF
THE TIMEFORM VIEW HALIMEDE has looked a different proposition since tackling handicaps over trips more in line with her pedigree and this represents a golden opportunity for Sir Mark Prescott’s filly to complete a hat-trick under a double penalty. Recobella can chase her home.
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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HALIMEDE (IRE) 2.RECOBELLA (FR) 3.PRINCE ACHILLE
RE RESULTS Race Time
Distance
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
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