Afternoon Racing
Saturday 18th April 2026
Your complimentary racecard, courtesy of Thirsk Racecourse. Wishing you an enjoyable day’s racing.
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Race 1 1.10 2m 110y
1 Matata (IRE) 12-0
2 Calico (GER) 11-7
3 Traprain Law (FR) 10-4
4 Sans Bruit (FR) 10-2
5 Le Nez Creux (FR) 10-2
6 Palacio (FR) 10-2
7 Moudan (IRE) 10-2
8 Classic Maestro (IRE) 10-2
9 Aeros Luck (IRE) 10-2
Race 2 1.45 3m 20y
1 Califet En Vol (IRE) 12-0
2 Gamesters Guy (GB) 11-7
3 Kdeux Saint Fray (FR) 11-4
4 Milcree (IRE) 11-2
5 Al Kalila (IRE) 11-0
6 Young Jack (IRE) 10-13
7 Ayiko (GB) 10-12
8 Pounding Poet (IRE) 10-12
9 Walking On Air (IRE) 10-11
10 Diamond Dealer (IRE) 10-11
11 Just Over Land (FR) 10-11
12 Caughtinyourtrance (IRE)10-10
13 I Wish You (FR) 10-8
14 Big John Wayne (IRE) 10-7
15 Blakey Boy (IRE) 10-2
Race 3 2.20 2m
1 Tutti Quanti (FR) 11-12
2 Captain Hugo (IRE) 10-10
3 Gibbs Island (GB) 10-8
4 Tellherthename (IRE) 10-8
5 Ooh Betty (IRE) 10-6
Race 1 1.25 7f
1 Blingy’s Sister (IRE) 9-2
2 Catching The Moon (IRE) 9-2
3 Domina Ignis (FR) 9-2
4 Ellusive Butterfly (IRE) 9-2
5 Figjam (IRE) 9-2
6 K Sarra (GB) 9-2
7 Princess Petrol (GB) 9-2
8 Silenciosa (IRE) 9-2
9 Spinning Lizzie (GB) 9-2
10 Splish Splash (IRE) 9-2
11 Stimulative Trip (FR) 9-2
12 Sukanya (GB) 9-2
13 Touleen (GB) 9-2
14 Zaravina (GB) 9-2
15 Zooming (GB) 9-2
Race 2 2.00 7f
1 Albert Einstein (IRE) 9-2
2 Alparslan (IRE) 9-2
3 Aqpan (IRE) 9-2
4 Ardisia (IRE) 9-2
5 Gonna Fly (IRE) 9-2
6 Needle Match (GB) 9-2
7 Title Role (GB) 9-2
8 Zavateri (IRE) 9-2
Race 3 2.35 1m 4f
1 Convergent (IRE) 9-7
2 Phantom Flight (GB) 9-5
3 Al Aasy (IRE) 9-2
4 Bellum Justum (IRE) 9-2
5 Lion’s Pride (GB) 9-2
6 Pride of Arras (IRE) 9-2
7 Tenability (GB) 9-2
Race 4 3.10 1m
1 Checkandchallenge (GB) 9-12
2 Linwood (IRE) 9-12
3 Ebt’s Guard (GB) 9-12
AYR
6 Secret Squirrel (GB) 10-6
7 Queenie St Clair (IRE) 10-6
8 All In You (FR) 10-6
9 Dedicated Hero (IRE) 10-6
10 Welsh Charger (IRE) 10-6
Race 4 2.55 3m 70y
1 World of Fortunes (IRE) 12-0
2 Holly Hartingo (IRE) 10-12
3 Game Colours (IRE) 10-11
4 Pinot Rouge (IRE) 10-10
5 Love of Neymore (GB) 10-9
6 Fox’s Fancy (IRE) 10-6
7 Twistthenightaway (IRE) 10-3
8 Azahara Palace (GB) 10-3
9 Princess Keri (IRE) 10-2
10 Starlyte (IRE) 10-2
Race 5 3.35 3m 7f 176y
1 Blaze The Way (IRE) 12-0
2 Quebecois (FR) 11-13
3 King of Answers (IRE) 11-12
4 Isaac des Obeaux (FR) 11-8
5 Our Power (IRE) 11-6
6 Road To Home (IRE) 11-6
7 Herakles Westwood (FR) 11-5
8 Ask Brewster (IRE) 11-4
9 Katate Dori (FR) 11-4
10 Stolen Silver (FR) 11-2
11 Famous Bridge (IRE) 11-1
12 Montregard (FR) 11-1
13 Maximilian (GER) 11-1
14 Gabbys Cross (IRE) 11-0
15 Kim Roque (FR) 10-13
NEWBURY
4 Ozat (FR) 9-10
5 Urban Lion (GB) 9-9
6 Al Mubhir (GB) 9-9
7 Fifth Column (IRE) 9-8
8 Serengeti (FR) 9-8
9 Shout (IRE) 9-7
10 Nizam (FR) 9-5
11 Rogue Diplomat (IRE) 9-5
12 Hand of God (GB) 9-4
13 Ancient Rome (USA) 9-4
14 Tony Montana (GB) 9-4
15 Classic (GB) 9-1
16 Whip Cracker (IRE) 9-1
17 Back In Black (IRE) 9-1
18 Nikovo (GB) 9-0
Old Cock (IRE) 9-0
Oliver Show (IRE) 8-13
Samuel Colt (IRE) 8-13
Stem (IRE) 8-10
Cogitate (IRE) 8-9
Boyfriend (GB) 8-8
Hot Cash (GB)
16 Collectors Item (IRE) 10-13
17 Git Maker (FR) 10-12
18 Kap Vert (FR) 10-12
19 Promontory (IRE) 10-10
20 Chasingouttheblues (IRE)10-9
21 Magna Sam (GB) 10-2
Race 6 4.15 2m 5f 91y
1 Apache Tribe (IRE) 11-10
2 Laguna Beach (FR) 11-10
3 Leader Crik (FR) 11-10
4 Our Boy Stan (GB) 11-10
5 Stride On (IRE) 11-10
6 Timesareachanging (IRE)11-10
7 Allfor (IRE) 11-5
8 West Hill Verde (FR) 11-5
9 Queens Secret (IRE) 10-12
Race 7 4.48 2m
1 Coconut Man (GB) 11-7
2 Jardin de Tunis (FR) 11-7
3 Old Habits (IRE) 11-7
4 Skerry Hill (IRE) 11-7
5 Close House (IRE) 11-3
6 Finisk Pride (IRE) 11-3
7 Keops des Bordes (FR) 11-3
8 Kershaw (IRE) 11-3
9 Le Cold Grey (FR) 11-3
10 Brady Hartsfield (IRE) 10-9
11 Busted Springs (GB) 10-9
12 Sea Tempest (IRE) 10-9
15 Siwa Oasis (IRE) 9-7 16 Spirit of Saxony (IRE) 9-7 17 Sponsor (IRE) 9-7
18 Tambora (GB) 9-7
19 The Golden Snitch (IRE) 9-7
20 Thomas Picton (IRE) 9-7
21 Venetian Lion (GB) 9-7
22 West Byfleet (GB) 9-7
23 Dijon Gone (GB) 9-2
24 Madame Passant (FR) 9-2
25 Nefyn Queen (GB) 9-2
26 Rossa Raheen (GB) 9-2
Race 6 4.20 1m 3f
1 Alderman (GB) 9-7
2 Blue Hercules (IRE) 9-7
3 Eben Al Khawaneej (IRE) 9-7
4 Glory of The Seas (GB) 9-7
5 Grilse (GB) 9-7
6 Last Trump (GB) 9-7
7 Turty Tree (IRE) 9-7
8 Water To Wine (FR) 9-7
Race 7 4.55 1m 2f
1 Twisting Physics (GB) 9-9
2 Rathgar (GB) 9-9
3 Valedictory (GB) 9-8
4 Bulletin (IRE) 9-8
5 Marhaba The Champ (GB) 9-6
6 Sportingsilvermine (IRE) 9-6
7 Triple Double A (IRE) 9-6
8 The Green Mile (IRE) 9-5
9 Jupiter Ammon (IRE) 9-5
10 Baltic Voyage (GB) 9-5
11 Without Compromise (GB) 9-4
12 Morcar (GB) 9-3
13 Royale Goodnight (GER) 9-1
14 Arcturus Flame (IRE) 9-1
15 King Al (GB) 9-0
16 Something Splendid (GB) 9-0
FIRST RACE 1.37 ™ 5f
The British EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for novice two yrs old fillies ™ Total prize fund £10000 ™ Declared Runners 6 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 (35 wins from 546 runners, 6%) runs LAKE MURITZ Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (8 wins from 48 runners, 17%) runs BAI TONG
Longest Traveller: NIEWIADOMA trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 221 miles
INSERT RECORD TIME HERE ***
1 BAI TONG (IRE) (-)
9-2 (5)
Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Dubai One (IRE) Sam James J
O Mr C. R. Hirst K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited KB Spigot Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 27. 125,000 gns yearling, Blue Point filly. Sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Blue Seeker and half-sister to 1 1/2m winner Dubai Venture Appeals on paper for yard boasting a tremendous record with juveniles and she commands serious consideration. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 HAVANA GIFT (GB) (-)
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
2025: POLLY DARLING 2 9 2 Clifford Lee 8-13 (K R Burke) 10 ran
PROBABLE S.P.’s 2-1 Bai Tong (IRE), 10-3 Niewiadoma (IRE), 7-2 Silesia (GB), 15-2 Moonlight Tango (GB), 9-1 Havana Gift (GB), 16-1 Lake Muritz (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Karl Burke has landed each of the last 2 renewals of this and looks to have another likely type in the shape of BAI TONG, who shades preference over Niewiadoma and Silesia before the benefit of market clues in a field of newcomers
PREDICTION:
9-2 (2)
Br B f Havana Grey - Jen’s Gift Jason Hart J
O The Wild Rovers 2026 & Whitsbury Manor John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 1. £46,000 yearling, Havana Grey filly. Dam, third at 5f-7f, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Good Vibes Betting can unearth clues ahead of debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 LAKE MURITZ (GB) (-) 9-2 (3)
Br B f Oasis Dream - Muritz
David Allan J
O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Glebe Farm Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 25. Oasis Dream filly. Dam, 1m/9f winner, half-sister to useful 5.7f-7f winner Bussento (by Oasis Dream). Newcomers from yard often better for a run. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 MOONLIGHT TANGO (GB) (-) 9-2 (1)
Br B f Dream Ahead (USA) - Big Sky
Shane Gray J
O Bearstone Stud Limited Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Bearstone Stud Holdcroft Motor Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 23. 17,000 gns yearling, Dream Ahead filly. Half-sister to winner up to 6f Rocket Money and winner up to 8.4f Doze. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner Stable saddled a winning newcomer here last week and interesting to see where she figures in the market.
5 NIEWIADOMA (IRE) (-)
Br B f Cotai Glory - Virginia Plane
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-2 (4)
Hollie Doyle J
O S.A.S Thoroughbreds Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Tally-Ho Stud Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 8. £40,000 yearling, Cotai Glory filly. Dam, 5f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to smart 5f/6f Liberty Beach, won Temple Stakes Bred to be sharp and stable certainly no stranger to success with newcomers. Interesting.
6 SILESIA (GB) (-)
Br Ch f Zoustar (AUS) - Moravia
O Mrs Angie Bailey
B The Moravia Partnership
TFRHHHHI BHA-
9-2 (6)
Kevin Stott J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 24. £120,000 yearling, Zoustar filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Kamakameleon. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Moon Ray. One to monitor in the betting as one of 2 runners from the Kevin Ryan stable
TFRHHHHI BHA-
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PositionofStalls
Round Course: Inside
Straight Course: Centre 1m4f Start: Stands’ Side
Colours No Horse
st-lb Draw
Today’s Officials
Chief Steward
Michael Eyre
Stewards’ Panel Chair
Alison Banks
Stewards
Alan Dempsey, Katie Dowson
Sarah Russell
Starters
Russell Garritty
Phillip Dennis
Judge
Nicholas Hargreave
Clerk of the Scales
Karl Curran
Veterinary Officers
Jon Pycock
Matt Butterell
Veterinary Surgeons
Hambleton Equine Clinic
Medical Officers
Dr McLain, Dr Foster & Dr Bulman
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Joe O’Gorman, Graham Gray, Karen West,
Victoria Forbes, Jo Hardy
Betting Ring Manager
Malcolm Hart
Commentator
Steven Powell
Safeguarding Officers
Erin Boswell & Stephen Skillern
Safety Officer
Mark Skinn
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SECOND RACE 2.12 ™ 7f
The Thomas Lord Dine & View Restaurant Great Value Maiden Stakes (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for maiden three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £10000 ™ Declared Runners 16 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 (35 wins from 546 runners, 6%) runs DEEP SLEEP AND FOREST PHOENIX Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Bethell (7 wins from 21 runners, 33%) runs TALKING IN KODE
Longest Traveller: SAXON GEM trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 196 miles
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1 POP THE QUESTION (GB) (11) 46 8 9-11 (6)
Br B m Casamento (IRE) - Poppy Day Joanna Mason J
O Mrs Susan E. Mason Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mrs Susan E. Mason
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-grade hurdler who has offered little both starts on the level and this surely an insufficient test of stamina. TFRHIIII BHA-
2 ACT OF HONOR (GB) (253) 65- 3 9-3 (5)
Br B g Iffraaj - Subaana (IRE) Oisin McSweeney J
O Ralph Hadley and Partner Fionn McSharry, Sheriff Hutton T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORM VIEW Green when well held in 2 minor events last summer. Sold from Kevin Ryan 11,000 gns since latest start and gelded.TFRHIIII BHA-
3 ADVANCE TWENTYFIVE (FR) (190) 344205- 3 9-3 (3)
Br B g Victor Ludorum - Selfsame (USA) Oisin Orr J
O Advance Group UK Ltd Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
B Mr Philip Mahler Richard Fahey Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran as well as could be expected in a valuable sales race at the Curragh and good fifth of 14 in another sales event at York (7f) in October That form puts him right in the mix on return to action (has been gelded).
TFRHHHHI BHA84
4 BLUE BOY JUNIOR (IRE) (-) 3 9-3 (2)
Br B g Space Blues (IRE) - Homecoming (IRE) David Nolan J
O Clive and Laura Washbourn David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Ballygallon Stud Limited Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW €12,000 yearling, £80,000 2-y-o, Space Blues gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), half-sister to useful 7f-10.7f winner Hawke out of smart winner up to 10.5f (2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 12.5f) Australie TFRHHHII BHA-
5 CLOVA ROYALE (GB) (-) 3 9-3 (8)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Palme Royale (IRE) Barry McHugh J
O clova farms and mr p d niven Peter Niven, Malton T
B Bloodstock Agency Ltd Clova Hotel & Lodges S
TIMEFORM VIEW 3,000 gns 2-y-o, Territories gelding. Closely related to 7.5f winner Perfect Stranger and 13f winner Palmares and half-brother to 8.5f/9.5f winner Pin Up Girl, all in France TFRHHIII BHA-
6 DEEP SLEEP (GB) (182) 504- 3 9-3 (15)
Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Grand Liaison Sean Kirrane J
O Colin Dorman and Tommy Dorman Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Archwill Bloodstock Limited Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Produced best effort in a trio of juvenile starts when fourth of 10 in maiden at Catterick (7f, good to soft). TFRHHHII BHA68
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 DREAM ODYSSEY (GB) (-) 3 9-3 (10)
Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Sorella Bella (IRE) Billy Garritty J
O Magna Carter Bloodstock Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Llety Farms Kingsfield Environmental S
TIMEFORM VIEW 13,000 gns yearling, Dream Ahead gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 7f-1m winner Ayr Harbour and 1m-1 1/4m winner Desert Lion, both useful Dam 2-y-o 7f/7.5f winner TFRHHIII BHA-
8 FOREST PHOENIX (GB) (10) 5 3 9-3 (7)
Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Silk Forest (IRE) David Allan J
O Reality Partnerships XXII Tim Easterby, Malton T
B ORS Bloodstock & Stanley House Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fared best of those held up when fifth of 11 in maiden at Catterick (7f) on debut 10 days ago, finishing with running left. Should improve on that. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 FOZZIE (IRE) (212) 00- 3 9-3 (4)
Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Zenella Shane Gray J
O Mrs J. Ryan Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW No improvement from debut when seventh of 9 in novice at Pontefract (6f). Gelded since last seen. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 HALTONWOOD (IRE) (28) 54 3 9-3 (16)
Br Ch g Sottsass (FR) - Chaibia (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Mr Ricky Halton & Mr Gary Wood Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T
B Michael O’Rahilly & Paddy Donovan
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheap purchase who is related to several winners and he offered something to work on when fifth in a 1m Newcastle novice in February. Still looked green when fourth over the same C&D a month later TFRHHIII BHA-
11 INISHBEG (IRE) (30) 02-2 BF 3 9-3 (9)
Br B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Lajatico Kevin Stott J
O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Cooneen Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW £500,000 buy who took a step forward when runner-up to useful sort in a novice at Redcar in September. Pulled hard and did too much too soon when occupying same spot at Newcastle on return a month ago Has a bigger effort in him. TFRHHHHH BHA87
12 SIMBA’S PRIDE (GB) (8) 4-5 3 9-3 (11)
Br Ch g Dream Ahead (USA) - Tequila Royale Mark Winn J
O Dods Racing Club Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Mrs D. O’Brien Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Similar form both starts, fifth of 7 in novice at this course over 1m a week ago TFRHHHII BHA-
Colours No Horse
Colours No Horse Age st-lb
13 WEFFAAG (GB) (169) 0- 3 9-3 (12)
Br Ch c Havana Grey - Minoria Daniel Tudhope J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Represents leading connections and hinted at ability along with obvious greenness when tenth of 15 in novice at Newmarket (7f) on debut, very slowly away. Sure to do better TFRHHHHI BHA-
14 ZARVALI (IRE) (208) 0052- 3 9-3 (14)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Zunera (IRE) Sam James J
O Swales & Fell
Roger Fell, Nawton T
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. OR8 Wellness S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fitted with blinkers and produced best effort at 2 yrs when runner-up on nursery debut at Fairyhouse Way he shaped that day suggests 7f will suit on reappearance for new yard (has been gelded). TFRHHHII BHA71
15 SAXON GEM (IRE) (301) 06- 3 8-12 (13)
Br Ch f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Glenlini Lauren Young (5) J
O The Vital Sparks Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Goldie Racing Limited Jim Goldie Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked limited around this time last year Hood applied. TFRHIIII BHA-
16 TALKING IN KODE (GB) (10) 0 3 8-12 (1)
Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Chatting (IRE) Connor Beasley J
O Ursa Major - Chatting Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Chatting Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Too green to show much when seventh of 11 in maiden at Catterick (7f) on debut 10 days ago. Likely to improve for successful yard. TFRHHIII BHA-
2025: MONTPELLIER 3 9 2 Daniel Muscutt 18-5 (James Ferguson) 15 ran Hood worn first time by No 15.
Running for the first time since Gelding No 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 14.
Stewards Note: FOREST PHOENIX: Following its run on 8/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 6-4 Inishbeg (IRE), 4-1 Advance Twentyfive (FR), 9-1 Weffaag (GB), 14-1 Zarvali (IRE), 20-1 Blue Boy Junior (IRE), 22-1 Deep Sleep (GB), Simba’s Pride (GB), 33-1 Forest Phoenix (GB), 40-1 Fozzie (IRE), Haltonwood (IRE), 50-1 Dream Odyssey (GB), 66-1 Clova Royale (GB), Talking In Kode (GB), 150-1 Pop The Question (GB), 200-1 Act of Honor (GB), 300-1 Saxon Gem (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW INISHBEG was unable to justify favouritism on his return to action but on looks and pedigree, there should be more to come this year. He can get it right this time, probably at the chief expense of Advance Twentyfive unless Weffaag takes a big step forward.
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THIRD RACE 2.47 ™ 6f
The Nick Simpson Cannot Be 60 Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000 ™ Declared Runners 18 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206 (Penalty Value £4187.20)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 546 runners, 6%) runs STIRRUP CUP Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Furtado (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs BRAVE EMPIRE
Longest Traveller: ASHEN trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 196 miles INSERT RECORD TIME HERE ***
1 YES I’M MALI (GB) (20) 65003-0 D 4 9-9 (5)
Br Br g Sands of Mali (FR) - Yes Always (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J
O RaceShare & Twenty Seven David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B The Cool Silk Partnership RaceShare S
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since 2024 but he ended last term with a couple of solid efforts (in a visor) in 6f handicaps at Pontefract and Newcastle for Richard Fahey. Shaped as if needing last month’s reappearance for new yard at Doncaster and this can reveal more TFRHHHII BHA75
2 MR DREAMSELLER (GB) (71) 4-341 D 4 9-8 (13)
Br Gr or Gr g Portamento (IRE) - Vigorito David Nolan J
O Mrs Christine Barron David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 4-y-o who continued theme of race-by-race progress when off the mark in 4-runner Wolverhampton novice (6f) in February. That wasn’t a strong race by any means but respected nevertheless from what looks a fair opening mark on turf/handicap debut. TFRHHHHH BHA74
3 HURT YOU NEVER (IRE) (8) 10600-0 D 7 9-7 (11)
Br B m Dandy Man (IRE) - Kyllarney Jack Nicholls (5) J
O A Nicholls & Bob Joy Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T
B Mount Coote Estates Adrian Nicholls Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Tasted success 4 times over 5f last year, latterly at Hamilton in August. Form tailed off thereafter but showed up well for a long way after 6 months off when seventh in a C&D handicap last week. That ought to have blown the cobwebs away and she’s now 2lb below last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA73
4 PAL JOEY (GB) (71) 0050-10 D BF 4 9-6 (6)
Br Br g Showcasing - Gavota Paul Mulrennan J
O Toni Marley and John Murray Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted a career-best effort in refitted tongue tie when doubling career tally at Newcastle (5f) in January. Never on terms following a tardy start back there a month later and he’s no forlorn hope back on turf TFRHHHII BHA72
5 AY GEE ELL (IRE) (20) 14-3330 4 9-5 (15)
Br B g Sands of Mali (FR) - Wild Bloom Oisin Orr J
O Advance Group UK Ltd Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
B P. O’Donnell Richard Fahey Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account at Southwell (5f) in December and held form well in defeat on all-weather since. Not at best when mid-field in 21-runner handicap at Doncaster 3 weeks ago and he now steps back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA71
6 STIRRUP CUP (GB) (8) 12030-2 D 4 9-4 (8)
Br B g Washington DC (IRE) - Hip Flask David Allan J
O Reality Partnerships XIII Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Bearstone Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 6f scorer who was equipped with cheekpieces (in place of blinkers) after 3 months off and looked unlucky not to collect when second in a C&D handicap 8 days ago, just failing having been short of room. Danger to all if arriving in same form nudged up 1lb TFRHHHHI BHA70
BR Breeding J Jockey O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 IMPRESSOR (IRE) (6) 1560-40 D 9 9-4 (18)
Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Little Empress (IRE) Sam James J
O Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan Phillip Makin, Leyburn T
B Cottage Bloodstock Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Hamilton (5f) in September and returned with a creditable fourth over the same trip at Doncaster in March. No easy task from a low draw at Musselburgh (5f) 6 days ago and potentially well housed in stall 18 on this occasion. Possibilities TFRHHHII BHA70
8 KINGS MERCHANT (GB) (22) 0040-04 CD5 9-2 (4)
Br B g Bated Breath - Rhossili Down Callum Rodriguez J
O Mr G Harrison Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B D. J. and Mrs Deer Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner for Ed Bethell who has stepped up a little on each of his all-weather runs of late, weakening only late on when fourth at Newcastle (6f) 3 weeks ago Not one to write off from steadily easing mark. TFRHHHII BHA68
9 KNICKS (IRE) (172) 043030- D 5 9-1 (14)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Katla (IRE) Billy Garritty J
O Bruisers Boys, Nordoff,Windle,Westwood Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B John Grogan & Irish National Stud Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Comes here on a long losing run but went close on 2 occasions from higher marks last season. Below best on final start at Catterick in October but he’s performed well fresh previously and this trip is within range Not discounted.
TFRHHHII BHA67
10 LORD ABAMA (IRE) (8) 20000-5 CD 7 9-0 (9)
Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Dancing Years (IRE) Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Mrs K S Pratt & M Dods Michael Dods, Darlington T
B P. Henley,E. McDonnell & Pattern B/S Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner who ended 2025 below his best but posted a respectable fifth following 3 months off over C&D 8 days ago. Another to have dipped below last winning mark and he’s one to bear in mind.
TFRHHHII BHA66
11 ASHEN (IRE) (104) 54400-0 4 8-13 (2)
Br Ch g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Fly On The Night Lauren Young (5) J
O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Avaz Ismoilov Jim Goldie Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden who changed hands for 30,000 gns and still looked to be finding his feet in 2 all-weather runs for new yard over the winter. However, unexposed over sprint trips and no surprise were they to find the key to him. One to monitor in the betting for a positive move TFRHHHII
Ryedale Racing Antony Brittain, Warthill T
J. S. Bolger Asset Finance Solutions (UK) Ltd. S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sprint maiden winner in Ireland for Jim Bolger Yet to scale same heights for present stable but did at least fare better than he had on all-weather when fifth at Pontefract (5f) 11 days ago. Returns to 6f now but others rate more solid.
Colours
Horse
13 ONE MORE DREAM (GB) (8) 100-000 D 7 8-12 (1)
Br Br g Bated Breath - Gracefilly Jason Hart J
O Ryedale Racing John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Simon Wood Asset Finance Solutions (UK) Ltd., JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner in 2025, including a facile victory at Wolverhampton (6f) in September. Out of sorts in recent months, though, and passed over until displaying signs of a revival TFRHHIII BHA64
14 TAYGAR (IRE) (183) 453000- D 5 8-12 (16)
Br B m Churchill (IRE) - Leoube (IRE) Sean Kirrane J
O TG Racing Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Sean Ronan & Caroline Hanly Denton Hall Racing Ltd, H. Taylor & Sons S
TIMEFORM VIEW Defied a 4lb higher mark at Ayr (6f) in July but ended the season with a trio of below-par efforts Possible she’ll strip fitter for this first start for 6 months. TFRHHIII BHA64
15 IRIS DANCER (GB) (11) 00000-2 D 8 8-11 (7)
Br B m Kodiac - Rainbow’s Arch (IRE) Andrew Mullen J
O Auld Pals Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T
B Llety Farms AKV Group Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hamilton specialist who added 3 more wins there last year Disappointing end to the season but step back in right direction after 5 months off when second at Pontefract (5f, soft) 11 days ago. Again goes without usual headgear but she’s certainly lurking on a handy mark. TFRHHHII BHA63
16 BRAVE EMPIRE (IRE) (22) 3-55000 D 5 8-10 (10)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Isabeau (IRE) Barry McHugh J
O James Paul Services To Industry Ltd Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T
B Yeomanstown Stud James Paul Services To Industry Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run mounting up and again played only a minor role when ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) 3 weeks ago Eased a little more in weights returned to turf but others more persuasive TFRHHIII BHA62
17 SHERLOCK (IRE) (7) 054104 4 8-9 (3)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - World of Good Jack Callan (3) J
O Mrs Angie Bailey Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Conor Murphy K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Breakthrough Newcastle win was his first start over 5f and excuses back there having been denied a run over 1f out next time Not disgraced when fourth at Southwell last week and he’s an each-way player back on turf. TFRHHHII BHA61
18 SOLAR BIRICZ (IRE) (194) 613000- 4 8-4 (17)
Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Lightning Mark (IRE) Hollie Doyle J
O Farming Renewable Energy Limited Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Declan Lyons
TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled career tally at Doncaster (5f) in June prior to a good third at Beverley later that month. Down the field on final 3 starts but had excuses on account of soft ground at Pontefract in October Cheekpieces back on returning for in-form new yard and booking of Hollie Doyle catches the eye TFRHHHII BHA56 2025: MUSICAL TOUCH (IRE) 4 9 9 Oisin Orr 11-4 (Richard Fahey) 10 ran Visor worn by No 10. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 9, 12. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 12, 18. Stewards Note: KNICKS: Following its run on 28/10/2025 it was reported that the horse missed the break.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-1 Stirrup Cup (GB), 8-1 Mr Dreamseller (GB), 11-1 Pal Joey (GB), Iris Dancer (GB), 12-1 Kings Merchant (GB), Lord Abama (IRE), 14-1 Yes I’m Mali (GB), Hurt You Never (IRE), 16-1 Ay Gee Ell (IRE), 18-1 Impressor (IRE), Sherlock (IRE), 25-1 Knicks (IRE), Ashen (IRE), Solar Biricz (IRE), 28-1 Taygar (IRE), 40-1 Monotone (IRE), Brave Empire (IRE), 50-1 One More Dream (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW MR DREAMSELLER continued his theme of race-by-race progress when opening his account in a Wolverhampton novice in February and, now handicapping from what looks a workable mark, he’s fancied to go well provided he proves as effective on turf Stirrup Cup was an unlucky loser on his reappearance over C&D 8 days ago and he’s a danger if arriving in the same form. Impressor, Pal Joey and the returning Knicks round off the shortlist.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MR DREAMSELLER 2.STIRRUP CUP 3.IMPRESSOR (IRE)
RESULTS E
Race Time Distance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
FOURTH RACE 3.23 ™ 7f
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Handicap Stakes (Class 4) (Div I)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £10000 ™ Declared Runners 13 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 (35 wins from 546 runners, 6%) runs QUEST FOR FUN AND U SURE DO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Bethell (7 wins from 21 runners, 33%) runs MURASHAH
Longest Traveller: MELVIN UDALL trained by G Harris, Shirenewton, 241 miles
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1 BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU (GB) (181) 425300- 4 9-9 (5)
Br Ch f Twilight Son - Lady Lekki (IRE) Andrew Mullen J
O MPS RACING & PARTNERS Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Daniel Shapiro
TIMEFORM VIEW Close third in a C&D fillies handicap last season and needs considering with sights lowered, having finished well beaten in listed company at Longchamp in October TFRHHHHI BHA85
2 LEADMAN (GB) (186) 0000U6- D 6 9-9 (2)
Br B g Kingman - Big Break Daniel Tudhope J
O Thoroughbred British Racing David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Thoroughbred British Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable sixth of 15 in a handicap at Leicester on final start last season and while he’s the type who needs plenty to fall right, his record when fresh at least offers some hope TFRHHIII BHA85
3 U SURE DO (IRE) (164) 412012- D 4 9-7 (13)
Br B g Kodiac - Lake Moon David Allan J
O Mr J. N. Blackburn Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Richard Ahern Sheridan Ny Llp, Sheridan Ny Llp S
TIMEFORM VIEW Went close to notching his third career success at Musselburgh in November and ought to be competitive in similar company, provided he’s ready to roll TFRHHHII BHA83
4 FRANKIES DREAM (IRE) (273) 125100- D4 9-7 (1)
Br Br g Belardo (IRE) - Opal Heart (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr G. White Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Mr M. Enright Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Possible excuses both starts since winning a competitive York handicap, though doesn’t look obviously well handicapped.
TFRHHIII BHA83
5 ONE NIGHT THUNDER (GB) (170) 031120- D 6 9-6 (10)
Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Elis Eliz (IRE) Kaiya Fraser J
O Grange Park Racing XIX Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T
B Mr Tugay Akman Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd, Grange Park Racing S
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 MELVIN UDALL (IRE) (20) 4214-1 D 4 9-5 (8)
Br Ch g Earthlight (IRE) - Dancing Years (IRE) Jason Hart J
O K Mills, J Brown, S Barley Grace Harris, Shirenewton T
B P. Henley,E. McDonnell & Pattern B/S Grace Harris Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a good buy at 20,000 gns out of the Ed Walker yard when making a successful stable debut at Doncaster last time and this low-mileage 4-y-o can go well again off 5lb higher TFRHHHII
8 QUEST FOR FUN (GB) (20) 22620-0 C D 8 9-3 (4)
Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Craic Agus Spraoi (IRE) Sean Kirrane J
O Reality Partnerships XVI Tim Easterby, Malton T B Elwick Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Backed up his York win with plenty of creditable efforts last year and showed plenty on his Doncaster reappearance (going well when denied a clear run final furlong) to suggest a bold show could be in the offing. TFRHHHHI BHA79
9 MURASHAH (IRE) (560) 1/622/- D 5 9-3 (7)
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Muteela Callum Rodriguez J
O Mr Malcolm J McMaster Edward Bethell, Middleham T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Very lightly raced since Haydock debut win, making it consecutive seconds in handicaps on final start for Charlie Hills at Southwell in October 2024. Has been gelded since being sold for 30,000 gns last year and remains open to improvement (in first-time hood) on debut for yard in top form. TFRHHHHH BHA79
10 CITY CAPTAIN (GB) (22) 14031-6 4 9-2 (12)
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - City Girl (IRE) Kevin Stott J
O The Horse Watchers 10 Harriet Bethell, Arnold T
B Littleton Stud Timeform S
TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last season with a much-improved success at Pontefract in October, his fourth since joining current yard, and he shaped as though retaining all of that ability when sixth of 11 on his return at Newcastle TFRHHHII BHA78
11 WOODSTOCK (GB) (170) 02032
Br B g Sixties Icon - Isabella Bird Joanna Mason J
O Miss Vanessa Church & Mr Toby Brereton Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Jon and Julia Aisbitt William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW In peak form with 2 Carlisle wins/close Beverley second last autumn and best not judged too harshly on final start of the season at Southwell in October
TFRHHHII BHA82
6 COUNT PALATINE (IRE) (186) 216612- CD5 9-6 (9)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Sovana (IRE) Connor Beasley J
O Anne Elliott and M Dods Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Corduff Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Backed up his much-improved Ayr success when chasing home an unexposed 3-y-o at Leicester on latest start in October, for all this previous course winner has previously needed his reappearance run. TFRHHHII BHA82
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran just about as well as he has when runner-up behind U Sure Do at Catterick before getting going too late in a better race on the all-weather later in October Interesting if firing on all cylinders for his return.
Br B g Cotai Glory - York Express Mark Winn J O Mr R. G. Fell Roger Fell, Nawton T B Mr Robert Ryan OR8 Wellness S
TIMEFORM VIEW Underlined a solid start for Rogel Teal when third (clear of rest) in a 9-runner handicap at Pontefract last time and has claims if building on that with headgear on first time since joining current yard.
HHHII BHA75
Colours
Colours No Horse
Age st-lb Draw
13 DRAUPNIR (GB) (199) 020310- CD 4 8-10 (6)
Br B g Golden Horn - Avongrove Billy Garritty J
O Silent B Partnership Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Blythe Park Stud Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Unable to back up his C&D win (soft) when down the field in a Catterick handicap last October and while still relatively early days, he’ll need a bit more upped in grade TFRHHIII BHA72
2025: ALZAHIR (FR) 5 9 11 Oisin Orr 10-3 (Jennie Candlish) 13 ran Hood worn first time by No 9. Hood worn by No 4, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 11, 12. Running for the first time since Gelding No 9.
Stewards Note: FRANKIES DREAM: Following its run on 19/7/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.QUEST FOR FUN: Following its run on 29/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.MURASHAH: Following its run on 5/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls. WOODSTOCK: Following its run on 30/10/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-2 Murashah (IRE), 7-1 Melvin Udall (IRE), 9-1 Count Palatine (IRE), Quest For Fun (GB), 10-1 Beaujolais Nouveau (GB), City Captain (GB), Alpha Capture (IRE), 14-1 U Sure Do (IRE), Woodstock (GB), 20-1 Draupnir (GB), 25-1 Leadman (GB), 28-1 One Night Thunder (GB), 33-1 Frankies Dream (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW A case can be made for plenty, but Ed Bethell has his string in fine order and unexposed MURASHAH may defy an absence to make a winning start for the yard. There was plenty of encouragement in Quest For Fun’s reappearance, and he’s a notable danger along with Woodstock, who was knocking on the door last season.
FIFTH RACE 3.58 ™ 7f
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Handicap Stakes (Class 4) (Div II)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £10000 ™ Declared Runners 13 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 (35 wins from 546 runners, 6%) runs BRIGHTON BOY AND SON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs NARMAR
Longest Traveller: GEO trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 196 miles
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1 BRIGHTON BOY (IRE) (188) 040010- 4 9-9 (7)
Br Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Natural Instinct (IRE) Sean Kirrane J
O Reality Partnerships II
B Mount Coote Estates
Tim Easterby, Malton T
Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner struggled in better company than this on final start for Andrew Balding at Goodwood in October Since sold for 20,000 gns and has a bit to find at the weights on stable debut. TFRHHIII
2 WARM SPELL (IRE) (225) 0/26033- D 5 9-8 (12)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - My Better Half Hollie Doyle J
O Gentech Products, R Prince & Partner Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
B Noel & Jill Finegan
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 KOSOMETSUKE (GB) (192) 222614- D 4 9-4 (13)
Br B g Kodiac - Invitational Connor Beasley J
O Mr J Blackburn & Partner Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited Sheridan Ny Llp S
TIMEFORM VIEW Two-time winner looked in need of a return to this trip when fourth of 11 at Kempton on final start for Roger Varian in October Sold for 34,000 gns later that month and is respected on first start for new connections
8 PACKETOFBISCUITS (GB) (20) 031125 D 4 9-3
Br B g Showcasing - Queen Sarra P. J. McDonald J
O A Pot To Pete In Syndicate John Mackie, Church Broughton T
B Martin Webb & Nigel Tinkler John Mackie Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Narrowly denied a 7f Southwell hat-trick by a progressive sort but couldn’t quite translate that form to turf when fifth of 15 at Doncaster last time TFRHHHII BHA79
TFRHHHHI BHA84
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 5-y-o impressed with how he travelled into the contest when third of 12 in a borderline useful handicap at Kempton last September Tongue strap goes back on, and merits consideration, given he went close on reappearance last season.
3 MUDAMER (IRE) (22) 64110-3 D 7 9-6 (8)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Mesadah (IRE) Sam James J
O Mr J Beamson & Mr P Harker Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a double in 7f handicaps (with cheekpieces) at Catterick in October and bounced back to form reverted to positive tactics when third of 11 on return at Newcastle Headgear back on to boot here
TFRHHHII BHA82
4 SON (GB) (225) 060060- 5 9-5 (4)
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Mia Diletta David Allan J
O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Scuderia Blueberry SRL Easthorpe Hall Stud S
9 WAR HOWL (IRE) (20) 206-000 D 4 9-1 (5)
Br Br g Bated Breath - Camelot Rakti (IRE) Andrew Mullen J
O Future Champions Racing Syn & Ben Haslam Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B G. H. S. Bloodstock & J. C. Bloodstock My Future Champion S
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded back-to-back wins last summer but ended the year out of form and has offered precious little in 3 starts for new connections TFRHHIII BHA77
10 NARMAR (IRE) (247) 031342- 6 9-0 (6)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Ebalista (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O White Hart Racing Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Forenaghts Stud Farm Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run and having failed to fire for Richard Hannon last season (sold for 24,000 gns in October), a change of scenery will need to spark a revival
TFRHHIII BHA81
5 IT’SNEVERJUSTONE (GB) (20) 11005-4 D 4 9-5 (3)
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Nigella Laura Pearson J
O Ian O’Connor & The Fox and Hounds David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B Mickley Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when landing second leg of a double at the Galway Festival last summer and should be in the mix here, having bounced back to form with sights lowered when fourth at Doncaster on return.
TFRHHHHI BHA81
6 SOCIETY MAN (FR) (29) 66-5040 D 6 9-5 (11)
Br B g Cracksman - Society Lady (FR) Jack Callan (3) J
O Middleham Park Racing XC Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Haras de Saint Julien & Mme Regula Vanno Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Underlined his inconsistency when well held at Wolverhampton last time and while he does benefit from the return of a good-value apprentice, he hasn’t shown much on 3 runs on turf for current yard.
TFRHHIII BHA81
TIMEFORM VIEW Capped a consistent run of form when runner-up in a valuable handicap for the grade at Windsor (1 1/4m) last August but returns over a markedly shorter trip here TFRHHIII BHA76
11 STANAGE (GB) (20) 00645-0 D 5 8-13 (9)
Br B g Kingman - Helleborine Joanna Mason J
O Nick Bradley Racing 8 & Partner Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Probably needed the run when mid-field in a Doncaster handicap on reappearance and has been given another chance by the handicapper TFRHHHII BHA75
12 GREEN PURSUIT (IRE) (20) 04020-0 4 8-12 (10)
Br B g Arizona (IRE) - High Regards (IRE) Dale Swift J
O Chalkstone Racing Seb Spencer, Malton T
B Pat & Eoghan Grogan Chalkstone Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Solid second at Catterick last season but hasn’t been seen to best effect on either start for new yard, yet to be asked for everything when denied a clear run on return at Doncaster latest. Looks well worth another chance TFRHHHHH BHA74
Colours
Colours No Horse
13 GEO (IRE) (6) 05564-0 D 4 8-7 (2)
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - River Rock (IRE) Lauren Young (5) J
O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Chris’s House S
TIMEFORM VIEW Left the impression she should have finished even closer on final start for Eve Johnson Houghton (sold for 9,000 gns) and was given a considerate reintroduction by her new yard at Musselburgh (33/1) last time Worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA69
2025:(See Div 1)
Hood worn by No 11. Blinkers worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 10.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-2 It’sneverjustone (GB), 8-1 Warm Spell (IRE), Packetofbiscuits (GB), Green Pursuit (IRE), 9-1 Kosometsuke (GB), Stanage (GB), 12-1 Mudamer (IRE), 14-1 Narmar (IRE), 16-1 Son (GB), 20-1 Brighton Boy (IRE), Geo (IRE), 22-1 Society Man (FR), 50-1 War Howl (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW GREEN PURSUIT didn’t get the rub of the green on his return and makes plenty of appeal on the best of his form. Warm Spell went close on reappearance last season and has to be considered, along with It’sneverjustone who made a pleasing comeback at Doncaster TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GREEN PURSUIT (IRE) 2.WARM SPELL (IRE) 3.IT’SNEVERJUSTONE
RESULTS E
Race Time Distance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
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SIXTH RACE 4.32 ™ 1m 4f 8y
The Happy 21st Birthday Lily Watkinson Handicap Stakes (Class 4) (GBBplus Race)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £10000 ™ Declared Runners 12 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): R Varian (9 wins from 33 runners, 27%) runs RELOCAL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Bethell (7 wins from 21 runners, 33%) runs NIGHTSINWHITESATIN
Longest Traveller: GALLIVANTED trained by H Derham, Newbury, 230 miles
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1 MINHAD (GB) (190) 100420- D 4 9-9 (4)
Br B g Universal (IRE) - Aussie View (IRE) Kyle McHugh (7) J
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Dubai Racing Club S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it third time lucky when taking a 1 1/2m Newmarket novice last spring. Best effort since when second in a handicap at Chester in September but well held on final start of 2025 (subsequently gelded) and probably still a shade too high in the weights TFRHHIII BHA80
2 HELMSLEY (IRE) (63) 410-066 4 9-8 (8)
Br B f New Bay - Pearl of The Night (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Alfa Site Services Ltd Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T
B Sunderland Holdings Inc Alfa Site Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a Redcar novice in October on final run for Ralph Beckett but well held all 4 starts for current yard. TFRHIIII BHA79
3 GALLIVANTED (FR) (338) 03/1- D 4 9-8 (7)
Br B g Galiway - Fedya (IRE) Pierre-Louis Jamin J
O Bathurst-Norman, Ramsay & Tufnell Harry Derham, Newbury T
B De Gratte, Dardenne, Torgeman, Hamouda OLBG S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the odds in a Kempton maiden last spring on what turned out to be his sole appearance on the Flat last year In good order over hurdles in recent months, so he won’t be found wanting fitness-wise and merits respect on handicap debut in this sphere TFRHHHII BHA79
4 LIGHTNING TIGER (IRE) (171) 55514- D 4 9-6 (12)
Br B g Waldgeist - Bubble And Squeak Daniel Tudhope J
O Christopher Wright and Emma Banks Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
B C. N. Wright Stratford Place Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off to a winning start in handicaps at Catterick (1 1/2m, soft) in October and was too keen upped to 1 3/4m at Nottingham later that month. Could have a part to play if settling better back down in trip here following a break. TFRHHHII BHA77
5 NIGHTSINWHITESATIN (GB) (172) 311442- 4 9-6 (11)
Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Silver Games (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J
O David Kilburn, Mrs Corbett, Chris Wright Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Stratford Place Stud MKM Building Supplies Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged handicaps at Nottingham and Newbury last summer. Signed off with a solid second over this trip at Catterick in October and she will be a threat off the same mark if ready to roll TFRHHHHH BHA77
6 DON SIMON (IRE) (35) 2200-32 5 9-5 (6)
Br Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Snow Fairy (IRE) Toby Moore (7) J
O Anamoine Ltd Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Anamoine Ltd
Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Went close behind an improver off a similar mark on handicap bow at Chelmsford last season. Placed both starts on the all-weather since returning to action in February and won’t be far away if able to continue the good work returned to turf TFRHHHHI BHA76
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 MADE ALL (GB) (6) 0230-10 CD 5 9-1 (9)
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Albanderi Oisin Orr J
O Made Profiles Ltd Sam England, Guiseley T
B Al Rabban Racing/Lope de Vega Syndicate Made Profiles Ltd,Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless for Antony Brittain but hit the target 3 times for current yard last season (including over C&D). Added to his tally on return to this sphere at Wolverhampton last month but followed that with a dull display back on turf at Musselburgh on Sunday. TFRHIIII BHA72
8 RELOCAL (FR) (29) 203-105 4 9-1 (10)
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Inconceivable (IRE) Aidan Keeley J
O King Power Racing Co Ltd Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B China Horse Club International King Power International Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved again to get off the mark at Chelmsford in January but put in his place both starts since and hasn’t show much in 4 previous attempts on turf Blinkers refitted. TFR
9 FURHAAN (GB) (194) 00415- 4 8-13 (2)
Br B g Showcasing - Galaxy Highflyer Lauren Young (5) J
O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Meon Valley Stud Jim Goldie Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made little impact in three novice/maiden races over 1m but proved a totally different proposition when scoring on handicap at Windsor (11.5f, soft) in September Only fifth of 8 at Yarmouth on final run of last season, though, and step forward needed on this stable debut. TFRHHIII BHA70
10 IDYLLIC (GB) (191) 041406- CD 5 8-7 (3)
Br Gr m Bated Breath - Ocean Paradise Hollie Doyle J
O The A Listers Wilf Storey, Consett T
B Merton Place Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over C&D last summer but ended 2025 on a low-key note and she’s probably best watched back from a 6-month absence. TFRHIIII BHA64
11 HACKNEY DIAMONDS (GB) (16) 340331 D 4 8-4 (1)
Br B f Camelot - Arwa (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J
O GL Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice at around this trip at Southwell during the winter and enhanced good record at that course when recently landing a 9-runner handicap 2lb rise fair enough and should be in the mix.
TFRHHHII BHA61
12 COUGAR (JPN) (209) 006011- D 7 8-4 (5)
Br B or Br g Deep Impact (JPN) - Promise To Be True (IRE) Andrew Mullen J
O Mr I. J. Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Coolmore Stud Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Clicked for this yard with blinkers enlisted on final 2 starts of last season, bagging handicaps at Musselburgh and Hamilton (both at around 1 1/2m). Remains on a workable mark despite going up a total of 10lb for that brace but of greater concern is the fact that the blinkers are now discarded. TFRHHHII BHA61
Colours
2025: MAJESTIC WARRIOR (IRE) 5 9 9 Clifford Lee 2-1 (James Tate) Blinkers worn by No 8, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 7. Sheepskin Pieces worn by No 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-2 Nightsinwhitesatin (GB), 5-1 Don 13-2 Gallivanted (FR), 7-1 Hackney Diamonds (GB), 8-1 Lightning 10-1 Cougar (JPN), 12-1 Relocal (FR), 18-1 Furhaan (GB), 20-1 33-1 Made All (GB), 40-1 Idyllic (GB), 66-1 Helmsley (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW NIGHTSINWHITESATIN capped off a productive finishing a clear second on her first attempt over this trip at Catterick and have more to offer this season. Don Simon has race-fitness on his side and it a good shot, while Gallivanted has been in good order over hurdles in and he also looks dangerous, along with recent Southwell winner Hackney TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NIGHTSINWHITESATIN 2.DON SIMON (IRE)
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RACE 5.07 ™ 5f
The Stirrup Bar For Deli-Style Dining Packages Handicap
Stakes (Class 3)
for three yrs old ™ Total prize fund £20000 ™ Declared Runners 14 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8258, 2nd £4130, 3rd £2064, 4th £1032, 5th £516 (Penalty Value £10468)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 546 runners, 6%) runs GO VINCE GO AND HANNEY GIRL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (8 wins from 39 runners, 21%) runs SIMPLIFY
Longest Traveller: EXCLAMATION trained by G Harris, Shirenewton, 241 miles
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1 EXCLAMATION (IRE) (33) 01250-0 D 9-11 (10)
Br Gr c Acclamation - Amanda (FR) Sam James J
O Foxhills Racing Limited Grace Harris, Shirenewton T
B A. V. Bloodstock Grace Harris Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Doncaster novice winner last summer and followed that with a couple of good efforts in defeat, including when fifth in a Group 2 back on Town Moor in September However, has failed to back that up in a couple of listed races since and looks vulnerable off this mark. TFRHHIII BHA92
2 DAZZLING HAZE (GB) (204) 321015- CD 9-5 (9)
Br Ch f A’Ali (IRE) - Walaaa (IRE)
Jason Hart J
O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B D. R. Tucker
Class1Personnel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise shown in maiden/novice company when winning nurseries for Simon & Ed Crisford at Musselburgh and over this C&D last season. Shouldn’t be judged too harshly on latest effort at Haydock in September but improvement needed on this yard debut all the same TFRHHIII BHA86
3 GO VINCE GO (IRE) (161) 016135- D 9-5 (3)
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Oddysey (IRE) Sean Kirrane J
O Reality Partnerships XI Tim Easterby, Malton T
B H. J. O’Brien & M. McCallan Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Registered third success of 2025 when winning an 11-runner 5f York nursery in October Wasn’t disgraced at Doncaster on final 2 starts of that campaign but he’s probably high enough in the weights for now. TFRHHIII BHA86
4 DANEH OF DANDY (IRE) (32) 10150-5 CD 9-4 (11)
Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Berlinga Daniel Tudhope J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of turf novices at Ripon and over this C&D last summer. Failed to justify support on return in a Wolverhampton handicap, though, and she may again find a few too strong. TFRHHIII BHA85
5 MERLIER (IRE) (25) 211 D 9-4 (5)
Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Implicit (IRE) Hollie Doyle J
O S.A.S Thoroughbreds Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Elwick Stud Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Went close in a 4-runner Newcastle maiden (5f) on debut in February before going one better over the same C&D the following month. Further progress when making all in a Wolverhampton novice last time and he has to enter calculations on this handicap/turf debut. TFRHHHII BHA85
6 STAR MATERIAL (IRE) (189) 621020- D 9-4 (13)
Br B c Starman - Marriage Material (IRE) M. P. Sheehy J
O Mr S. Ryan Adrian Keatley, Malton T
B Tally-Ho Stud
Steven Paul Ryan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Ripon last June and bettered that when runner-up in 6f Ayr handicap back from a break in September However, he was out with the washing in a listed event at York on final start of last season and looks vulnerable here TFRHHIII BHA85
BR Breeding J Jockey O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 RIKKI TIKI TAVI (IRE) (211) 24100- CD 9-3 (14)
Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Cassima (FR) Shane Gray J
O Mrs Jennifer E. Pallister Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Kildaragh Stud K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise at the second attempt when narrow winner of C&D maiden in August. However, struggled both subsequent starts and faces an uphill task on this handicap debut. Yard saddles a stronger candidate in Mo of Cairo TFRHHIII BHA84
8 MO OF CAIRO (GB) (241) 2312- D 9-3 (2)
Br Gr c Havana Grey - How High The Sky (IRE) Kevin Stott J
O Mr T. A. Rahman Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Whatton Manor Stud & Robert Cornelius K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched 135,000 gns and landed short odds when opening his account in a 10-runner maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last summer Narrowly failed when bidding to follow up in a 6f York nursery next time and will be a danger to all if raring to go following an 8-month absence TFRHHHII BHA84
9 SIMPLIFY (IRE) (18) 0221-1 C D 9-2 (7)
Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Fanrouge (IRE) P. J. McDonald J
O Mr Ahmad Alkhallafi & Mr Marc Waters Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Mrs Tina Cox Barberini Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type who ended 2-y-o season with a decisive win in a big-field 6f maiden here in September Struck again on return/handicap debut dropped to 5f at Wolverhampton and a 3lb rise probably won’t be enough to halt her progress TFRHHHHH BHA83
10 THE LOST SOCK (IRE) (18) 321-03 D BF 9-2 (4)
Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Jowana (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J
O Racing TV Club - RaceShare Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Pat Beirne Racecourse Media Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive form in turf maidens at 2 yrs, culminating in a 5f Catterick victory in August. Put disappointing reappearance display behind him when 1 1/2 lengths third of 8 to Simplify at Wolverhampton recently but a 3lb pull may not be sufficient for him to turn the tables on that rival here TFRHHHHI BHA83
11 BIG FUN (IRE) (273) 2210- D 9-1 (12)
Br B g Showcasing - Apricot Moon Oisin McSweeney J
O J Blackburn & Partner 1 Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Blue Sky Bloodstock Sheridan Ny Llp S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in a 4-runner maiden at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) last July and by no means disgraced in the Weatherbys Super Sprint at Newbury later that month. Absent since, though, and Mo of Cairo is presumably the stable first-string. TFRHHIII BHA82
12 HANNEY GIRL (GB) (190) 611256- D 8-13 (6)
Br B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Holloa David Allan J
O Thames Ceilings Ltd Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Tibthorpe Stud Thames Ceilings Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Found some improvement when landing a Beverley maiden and Ripon nursery (both 5f) last summer Did too much too soon on final 2 starts of 2-y-o campaign and will need to settle better if she’s to get home in front here TFRHHIII BHA80
Colours No Horse st-lb
13 ENTAILED (GB) (192) 016346- D 8-12 (1)
Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Aristocratic
Connor Beasley J
O Paul Demilow & Tom Galvin Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd, Paul Demilow S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Sandown in August and wasn’t beaten far in a listed contest at Newbury later that month. Form dipped thereafter, though, and she’s opposable on return/debut for new yard.
14 SCHRODINGER’S CAT (GB) (214) 223421- D 8-11 (8)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Singyoursong (IRE)
O Hornby Hornets
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Andrew Mullen J
Grant Tuer, Northallerton T
TIMEFORM VIEW Several creditable efforts in defeat prior to deservedly opening his account in 5f Redcar novice when last seen in September Since gelded/changed hands and one to be interested in off what looks a fair mark for this handicap debut.
TFRHHHII BHA78
2025: AGAINST THE WIND 3 9 8 Tom Eaves 3-1 (Kevin Ryan) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 12. Running for the first time since Gelding No 14.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-1 Simplify (IRE), 9-2 The Lost Sock (IRE), 8-1 Mo of Cairo (GB), 10-1 Merlier (IRE), 12-1 Schrodinger’s Cat (GB), 16-1 Daneh of Dandy (IRE), Big Fun (IRE), 20-1 Go Vince Go (IRE), Hanney Girl (GB), 22-1 Dazzling Haze (GB), 25-1 Star Material (IRE), 28-1 Exclamation (IRE), 33-1 Rikki Tiki Tavi (IRE), 50-1 Entailed (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW SIMPLIFY took another step forward when making a winning reappearance at Wolverhampton and is taken to confirm the placings with the third in that same handicap, The Lost Sock. The latter may emerge as second best this time but if Mo of Cairo is raring to go following a break he could have a part to play, too Schrodinger’s Cat is also shortlist material
RESULTS
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EIGHTH RACE 5.40 ™ 6f
The Hunt Cup Next Meeting Saturday 2nd May Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £7000 ™ Declared Runners 17 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2987, 2nd £1493, 3rd £747, 4th £373. (Penalty Value £3780) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 546 runners, 6%) runs CANARIA SUN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Carr (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs EMERALD ARMY
Longest Traveller: DOON THE GLEN & WEE MARY trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 196 miles INSERT RECORD TIME HERE ***
1 PIPERSTOWN (IRE) (7) 325311 D 5 9-10 (15)
Br Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Razzmatazz Oliver Stammers J
O Ekster Engineering Ltd & K Frost Kevin Frost, Newark T
B Lynch Bages Ltd & Lindy Farms Kevin Frost Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW All-weather regular who produced a career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Southwell 7 days ago 2lb rise perfectly fair and major claims if proving as effective on turf TFRHHHHH BHA56
2 GOLDEN PROSPERITY (IRE) (10) 123-661 CD 7 9-9 (10)
Br Ch g Galileo Gold - April (IRE) Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J
O Samantha Ullyott & Tony Coyle Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton T
B Ken Carroll
TIMEFORM VIEW Fit from the all-weather and just about better than ever when landing 12-runner handicap at Catterick 10 days ago Up 3lb and given he’s fit and in form, he can get involved again back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA55
3 HURSTWOOD (GB) (165) 450160- D 9 9-9 (5)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Haigh Hall Ethan Tindall (5) J
O Hard Held Partnership and Angus RacingPeter Niven, Malton T
B Highfield Farm LLP Clova Hotel & Lodges S
TIMEFORM VIEW Cashed in on a drop in grade at Nottingham in October. Wasn’t seen to best effect when seventh of 10 in handicap at Redcar (6f) in November but record fresh suggests he’ll need this TFRHHHII BHA55
4 LA ROCHETTE (FR) (53) 00-3450 D 5 9-9 (8)
Br B m Tornibush (IRE) - Byburg (FR) Barry McHugh J
O Mr S. Rain Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor T
B Philippe Decouz, Camille Viste, Guillaum Probio Energy International Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventeen runs since last win in 2024 and wasn’t on his game at Newcastle in February. TFRHHIII BHA55
5 EMERALD ARMY (IRE) (164) 300030- CD 5 9-9 (1)
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Sonnet (IRE) James Sullivan J
O Mr P. Blyth Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Con Marnane William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well prepared to win this race a year ago and also won at Catterick in July. Signed off time for Declan Carroll with a lesser effort but has dropped to a handy mark and is clearly capable fresh. TFRHHHHI BHA55
6 JET WARRIOR (GB) (58) 00-5 4 9-8 (9)
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Force One Andrew Mullen J
O Castle Racing Co Limited Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Fiona Gordon Cw Executive Search Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, first run since leaving Miss Natalia Lupini when last of 5 in novice at Newcastle (7.1f) 58 days ago Makes handicap debut and he needs to up his game. TFRHHIII BHA54
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 STORMY PEARL (GB) (165) 120606- D 6 9-8 (7)
Br B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - David’s Duchess (IRE) Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Mrs Suzanne Kirkup & Mr Kevin Kirkup David Thompson, Darlington T B Culworth Grounds Farm & Mustard B’stock
TIMEFORM VIEW Below the mark of her last win, gained at Hamilton in July, but usually needs a couple of runs to get her up to speed.
8 WHAT WHAT WHAT (GB) (53) 4-44301 D 4 9-7 (2)
Br B g Eqtidaar (IRE) - Mrakeb (USA) Joanna Mason J
O Tomlinson Racing 2023 Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B JKP Bloodstock Tomlinson Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on his game when winning 10-runner handicap at Southwell in February with visor left off Profile isn’t a convincing one, particularly on turf TFRHHHII BHA53 9
Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Darrfonah (IRE) Owen Lewis (5) J
O Mr Grant Tuer Grant Tuer, Northallerton T
B Throckmorton Court Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable 3 1/2 lengths sixth of 12 to Golden Prosperity in handicap at Catterick (5f) 10 days ago, inadequate test. Step up to 6f will therefore suit and she’s not yet exposed. TFRHHHII BHA53 10 LANGHOLM (IRE) (183) 51
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Pindrop Connor Beasley J
O Dods Racing Club Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Yeomanstown Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Classified winner at Catterick in August but found the going tough in handicaps to end 2025. TFRHHHII BHA50
11 RUN THIS WAY (GB) (130) 605500- CD 8 9-3 (13)
Br B m Cannock Chase (USA) - Prime Run David Nolan J
O Mr A. Bell & Mr P. T. Midgley Paul Midgley, Westow T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Rattled off a hat-trick in 2024 but unable to add to his tally since, below par to end 2025. TFRHHIII BHA49
12 MISTER MCGREGOR (IRE) (25) 640-520 4 9-3 (6)
Br Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - Pulcinella (IRE) Faye McManoman J
O Mr Keith Jones Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley T B Pulcinella Partnership Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who found only one too good at Wolverhampton last month but predictably failed to back it up at that venue 3 weeks later. Blinkers now on. TFRHHIII BHA49
Colours
13 DOON THE GLEN (GB) (43) 241-002 D 6 9-2 (12)
Br B g Orientor - Glenlini Paul Mulrennan J
O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Goldie Racing Limited Jim Goldie Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark at Newcastle in March 2025. Good second of 9 in minor event back there last month and a player from his basement mark returned to turf TFRHHHII BHA48
14 WEE MARY (IRE) (37) 441000 4 9-2 (16)
Br B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Ty Rock Brandy (IRE) Lauren Young (5) J
O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B D. Laverty & T. Heatrich Jim Goldie Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on drop in grade at Newcastle in January (5f) but hasn’t come close to repeating it in 3 all-weather starts minus hood. That equipment back on returned to turf. TFRHHIII BHA48
15 TOMMYTWOHOOTS (GB) (10) 006224 D 8 9-2 (17)
Br B g Bated Breath - Lady Lube Rye (IRE) P. J. McDonald J
O Mr J. Morris John Mackie, Church Broughton T
B D. & S. L. Tanker Transport Ltd John Mackie Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 68 Flat runs so doesn’t find winning easy but good 3/4-length fourth of 12 to Golden Prosperity in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHHII BHA48
16 CANARIA SUN (GB) (194) 506530- 4 9-1 (14)
Br B g Twilight Son - Gran Canaria Queen David Allan J
O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Habton Racing Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Minor promise only in 7-race 3-y-o campaign. TFRHHIII BHA47
17 ELDEYAAR (IRE) (19) 450400 D 7 9-0 (4)
Br Br g Slade Power (IRE) - Wardat Dubai Harry Russell J
O Northgate Lodge Racing Club Antony Brittain, Warthill T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 19 days ago, would have benefited from stronger handling. Visor replaces usual cheekpieces TFRHHIII BHA43
2025: EMERALD ARMY (IRE) 4 9 5 Conor Orr 11-2 (Declan Carroll) 17 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 12. Visor worn first time by No 17. Hood worn by No 14. Blinkers worn by No 16. Tongue Strap worn by No 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7, 10, 11, 15. Stewards Note: EMERALD ARMY: Following its run on 5/11/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-1 Piperstown (IRE), 15-2 Golden Prosperity (IRE), 9-1 Emerald Army (IRE), 10-1 Tommytwohoots (GB), 12-1 Doon The Glen (GB), 16-1 What What What (GB), Siviez (GB), 18-1 Hurstwood (GB), 20-1 Langholm (IRE), 22-1 Stormy Pearl (GB), 25-1 La Rochette (FR), Wee Mary (IRE), 28-1 Jet Warrior (GB), Run This Way (GB), Mister McGregor (IRE), Canaria Sun (GB), Eldeyaar (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW PIPERSTOWN can boast an excellent strike rate for this sort of grade and assuming he’s as effective on turf, he looks the answer Fellow last-time-out winner Golden Prosperity heads the opposition, though last year’s winner of this Emerald Army is a danger to both on return for his new yard.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PIPERSTOWN (IRE) 2.GOLDEN PROSPERITY (IRE)
3.EMERALD ARMY (IRE)
